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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1933

Page

4

Maine Press Association set to meet August in Brunswick

Belfast reports Nathan H. Small of Maine Press Association announces an August 11 meeting in Brunswick to discuss a code under the National Industrial Recovery Act for small newspapers and printers. Notable speakers include Walter Allen and Harmon, with a Chicago convention later planned. Meetings at Bowdoin College and New Meadows Inn.

Belfast Nathan H. Small Maine Press Association Association Brunswick Walter D. Allen Brookline Mass National Editorial Association Durcdleys Harmon Boston New England Council Philip C. Foster Fred L. Tower Company Portland United Typothetae of America Chicago America Moulton Union Bowdoin College New Meadows Inn

St Marys South End Clash Opens Twilight League

St Marys faces South End at Kelley Field in the Y M C A Twilight league opener after an 8 6 Hilltoppers win. Mark Hayes will pitch for St Marys with Bobby Callan catching, while Dave Spregue will start for South End with Al Thayer catching. The South End seeks revenge after the first loss.

St. Mary's South End Kelley Field

Breezing Through Bowdoinham a three act musical

Breezin Along a three act musical comedy will be staged by Merrymeeting grange on July 31 and Aug 1 in Bowdoinham grange hall. Ana V. Sandstrom directs. The plot follows Jack Mason and heir to seven million with a million spent to keep the fortune secret, producing humorous complications. Cast includes Ralph Purington, Otis Gray, Lorraine Heenie, A. S. MacDougal, and many local players with a noted dance troupe and Carver's orchestra.

Merrymeeting Grange Grange Hall Ana V. Sandstrom Boston Jack Mason Ralph Purington Europe Sydney Burns Otis Gray Mason Polly Lorraine Heenie Ernest Hope A. S. MacDougal Gerry Jack Ella Purington Dre Maxwelle Acy Charles Hackett Agatha Ee Ee Hannie Jordan Ruggles Charles Berry Joe Long Donald Hackett Pete Short Kenneth MacDougal Minerva Gladys Huntoon Polly Maxwell Ralph Purington Toodles Devere Hazel Denham Aggie Peggy Evelyn Hazel Hackett Peek Otis Gray Marion Cynthia Curtis Shirley Barbara Lancaster Elise Brown Frances Reed Christine Temple Virginia Sherman Jasper Boys Hill Billies Clarence Woods Leonard Curtis Annie Hamilton St. Pierre Brunswick Joseph Higgins Roberta Williams Eva White Frances Carr

Deep Sea Fishing Party Advertises Comfortable Boat

A notice from Malcolm B. Whidden of Cundy's Harbor Maine offers deep sea fishing trips aboard a roomy boat with a ladies' cabin. Capacity ranges from 15 to 30 passengers and contact is Tel 66-14. Dated 7-27-31.

Malcolm B. Whidden Cundy’s Harbor Tel

Pink and White Winter Gathering At Hulse Residence

Gifts wrapped in pink and white sparked merriment as poetry readings entertained guests. The dining room featured birch bark heart place cards and a central rose bowl. Desserts and games followed, with a long list of visitors from Portland Waterville Auburn Brunswick Brunswick and beyond joining Mr and Mrs Grant Hulse for the weekend gathering.

Grant Hulse Sherman Nelson Annie Amy Brooks Portland Forest Hayward Belle Carde Miss Hayward Kenneth Coombs Waterville Ference Coombs Marcia Alderich Auburn Frank Emerson Town Miss Curtis Brunswick Angie Purington Bowdoin Margaret Rich Alice Columbus Bath Lizzie Sparks Brookline Mass Carrie C. Adams Bowdoinham Charles F. Dodge Boothbay Harbor

Bowdoin Ham Post Road Birth and Local Moves

Born on Monday July 17 a daughter to Granville Douglass's wife with Dr Gross of Litchfield attending. Douglass family recently moved from Bowdoin to the Sherman Graves farm. Wilbur Stone and a companion from Old Orchard visited the Heath homestead. Stone once lived with Melvin White. Mrs H B Allen was in Bath last week. Roderic Heath is working in Gardiner and boarding at home.

Ruby Wood Cobb Sanford Edith Woods Elizabeth Andros Wollaston Mass Cobo Annie Jack Richmond E. E. Wilson Mary Patten Hinckley Brooklyn Portland Henry Cornish Cora Wilkinson Cora Denham Lena Cornish Ethel Temple Clara N. Fogg Mary Lowell C. B. Randal Charles Blodgett Kendall Georgia Rideout Farmington Nellie Minott Herbert Merrill New Jersey Fagar R. A. Dickinson Auburn Lumis Dyer C. L. Browne Dyer C. L. Brown California Lewis Leathers Montana Charles A. Newton Rossi Levi Leathers Waterville Ellis Purinton Beverly C. O. Purinton A. S. MacDougal Grand Fall N. B John Kendrick Lewiston Charles Keene New York Frank Wood George K. Gay Howard M. Gay Indianapolis W. T. Hardie Arthur Brown Lennne Rogers Litchfield F.-K.jack C. Gill Brown Alden Small Mr. Brown H. R. Berry Gardiner Ivan Lang Bowdoinham Lang Farm Frank Webber J. Hall Denham Bangor Bucksport Lottie Cobb S. A. Clark Elisha Webber F. K. Jack W. H. Gould East Bowdoin Chapel W.R. Wood Penney Memorial Augusta Murle Downing I. M. Fowle Ida Mreé Granville Douglas Helen Randall Farm Esther Mae Minot Doble Ida Purington Doble Risteen Thomaston C. H. McEwen Ruth McEwen Bert Cornish Pleasant Pond Margaret Boaz Brookline Hazel Cornish Edwin Bays South Portland Harry Purington Newton Lisbon Falls Damon Ston Frank Rossi Hazardsville Conn W. B. Kendall Walton Adams Old Orchard Ellen Sparks Rumford Bar Harbor W. J. Graves Milton Baker MacDougal Pleasant Street Bridge Club Marion Cahill Miss Cahill Edith Wood Farm Bureau MacDougal Grounds Bowdinham Bo-Peep Peter Piper Mary Grace Maxwell Alice Maxwell Larchmont N. Y Park Point Clara Fogg Fred Jack Charles L. Browne Ludley Berry W. D. Willes S. W. Putnam, Sr S. W. Putnam, Jr Margaret Gray Sam Putnam Fitchburg J. Bowdoin Lilly Richard Lilly Malden St. Petersburg Fla Brunswick Elmer Powers Harriette Fisher Emerson Emerson Raymond Libby George Hawkes Elizabeth Williams William Williams San Francisco Calif Sam Dorrence Marie Jack Bath R. D. Purinton Mary Lilly Loomis Dyer George Brawn Evelyn Hackett Bert Merrill Eddie Wilson Dolly Brown Granville Douglass Dr. Gross Douglass Bowdoin Sherman Graves Wilbur Stone Heath Homestead Stone Melvin White H. B. Allen Roderic Heath

Public Demonstration Of Voting Machine In Bath

Sagadahoc county voters may inspect a voting machine at Bath City Hall on Tuesday Aug 8 Alderman Joseph Footer oversees the display The event aims to counter prejudice and explain how machines record votes and provide rapid results aiding future referendums on constitutional use of voting machines

Sagadahoc County Bath Joseph Charles Footer Committee On Public Buildings City Hall Sate Executive Council Albany Buffalo Des Moines Grand Rapids Hartford Indianapolis Los Angeles New Haven New York Philadelphia Rochester San Francisco Seattle Syracuse

Drum Corps Elects New Officers for Ensuing Year

Omer Stevens was elected president of the drum corps of Roland Smith post A L for the ensuing year at Tuesday’s meeting. Eugene Hart was named secretary, Walter Hill treasurer, and Owen McCurdy drum major. The next regular meeting and rehearsal is set for Tuesday August 1 at 7 30 p m.

Omer Stevens Roland Smith Post A. L Eugene Hart Walter Hill Owen McCurdy

Vacation Bible School Closes With Picnic

The First Baptist church Vacation Bible School ended with a picnic at Mrs. John H. Perkins home after a session that began July 3. About 66 youngsters attended, with many traveling by trolley to Hardings for ball games and lunch. Awards honored best work and perfect attendance, and Rev. Charles R. Sims led closing exercises before 150 in the church auditorium.

Hardings First Baptist Church John H. Perkins Leah Merrill Charles R. Sims Clifton Nickerson Clifton Gideon Esther Hall Alma Tait Marion Sprague M. Helen Sims Sims Howard C. Larrabee Evelyn W. Sotheard Dorothy M. Martin Mary A. Dunton Jessie B. Spaulding Mr. Sims Charles L. Stuart Stuart Hamlin

Maine Boat Building Association Formed By Small Yards

More than 40 small boat yards met in Augusta led by Archibald M. Main of Bath Iron Works to organize for the recovery program. John W. Bird of Camden Yacht Building & Railway Co. elected president with Albert Payson as secretary treasurer. The group plans a state code and aims to include all Maine firms, with over 100 expected.

Augusta Archibald M. Main Bath Iron Works Corp Maine Yachts Builders Association of America Maine Boat Building & Repairing Association, Inc John W. Bird Camden Yacht Building & Railway Co Augusta House Main Boston Yacht Builders Association of the United States Hotel Statler Albert Payson Portland Maine Association N. Blaisdell & Sons Woolwich Philip R Charles E. Blaisdell Blaisdell

Principal Praised For Student Appearance

Miss Sims expresses gratitude to all who helped and cooperated in a wonderful effort. The principal is proud of the students' appearance and conduct.

Mrs Jett Resigns as Head of W C T U

Mrs Howard P Jett resigns as president of the W C T U during a Nazarene church meeting. Her departure takes effect immediately as Rev Jett and their son move to Tennessee for a pastorate. A farewell social is planned for August 8 with Mrs Wilfred Chaney chairing duties.

Nazarene Howard P. Jett Jett Tennessee Wilfred W. Chaney Chaney W.C.T.U

World War Silver Star Honored Veteran Louis N Geroux

Louis N. Geroux of Old Town receives the Silver Star from the United States Government for gallantry in action during World War I. The decoration marks signal recognition of devotion to duty and outstanding bravery in service to the country.

Louis N. Geroux Old Town Uncle Sam United States

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