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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1937

Page

3

Ivory-billed Woodpecker Study to Save Endangered Species

The Ivory-billed Woodpecker perilously near extinction prompts Audubon Society to establish a Cornell University fellowship. Dr. Arthur A. Allen will supervise a full inventory and environmental impact study to avert total loss. James Tanner will head the fellowship as part of a cooperative effort with Audubon.

United States John H. Baker National Association of Audubon Societies North American Mississippi Valley Audubon Association Cornell University Arthur A. Allen Florida Louisiana James Tanner Cornell

Mank to Become Marine Architect in New York

Henry W. Mank of 42 Court Street departs June 8 for New York City to join Gibbs and Cox naval architects and engineers. A Morse High School 1930 graduate, he has worked with W Starling Burgess and Sparkman Stevens on Harold Vanderbilt’s Ranger and Mrs Vanderbilt’s new contender. His wife will join him in New York next fall.

Henry W. Mank Court Street New York City Gibbs & Cox United States Mr. Mank Ralph P. Mank Spring Street Morse High School W. Starling Burgess Sparkman & Stevens Harold S. Vanderbilt Ranger Morse Mentor Mank William S. Newell Bath Iron Works Corp Aluminum Company of America Burgess

Gardiner marks last Winter appearance at fountain scene

Workmen removed the Nep tune fountain cover and planted geraniums and petunias around its base in Gardiner. The Civil War memorial fountain spouted water as visitors enjoyed the seasonal display, despite its idle period.

Gardiner Common Gardiner

Social round of Phippsburg residents and visitors

Phippsburg hosts a long list of seasonal and weekend visitors from Salem Boston Bath Portland and New York with many staying at cottages and keeping social schedules. Notables include Mr and Mrs Leonard Saunders and Mr and Mrs George Ingalls among others as Emma Perry hosts Welfare Club activities.

Tigers Beat North End for Third Straight Win

The Tigers defeated North End in a seven inning game for their third straight win. Pomerleau struggled early but settled. North End scored 13 off him while Tigers had 16 hits off Condon and Middleton. Arsenault led with 4 for 4 including two doubles, with Hogan and Gallant adding three hits each.

Tigers North End Pomerleau Condon Arsenault Gallant Hogan Vigue Danforth Desmond Couture Middleton Hart B. Condon Puffer Turcotte Oliver

Miss Imelda Gonyer Weds Leo Migneault in St Theresa Rite

Miss Imelda M Gonyer of South Brewer wed Leo W Migneault of Portsmouth N H formerly of Bath at St Theresa church South Brewer in a double ring ceremony. Attendants included Mrs Emile A Tourigny matron of honor and Waldo Gonger best man. The couple planned a weeklong trip to Quebec and Montreal before settling at 150 Willard Avenue Portsmouth.

Imelda M. Gonyer South Brewer Leo W. Migneault Portsmouth N. H Bath St. Theresa Church Father Murphy Emile A. Tourigny Waldo Gonger Bangor Migneault Quebec Montreal Willard Avenue Mack Gonger Bangor High School Freese's Joseph Migneault South Street Three Rivers Canada Portsmouth Navy Yard Bath Iron Works, Corp Tourigny Leo Maurice John T. Alain Malen Genthner Milton Footer

Promoter Fails to Secure Fights With Castillo Rival

Chick Hayes of Portland fails to sign Sammy Fuller Boston or Andy Callahan Lawrence Mass for a main bout with Glafiro Castillo at the Exposition building in Forest City. Hayes also seeks Ralph Zanelli but receives the same rejection of Castillo.

Chick Hayes Portland Sammy Fuller Boston Andy Callahan Lawrence Mass Glafiro K. O." Castillo Exposition Building Forest City Ralph Zanelli New England Hayes Castillo

Bowlers to Dine at Park Bowling Alleys Banquet

The downstairs League at Park Bowling Alleys plans a banquet next Monday evening. Members are asked to leave names at the alleys.

Park

Popham Beach Social Roundup and Local Visits

Ardmore Pa resident Joseph Fitch stayed with his parents on the river at the shore. A Bath bound steamer from Norway docked at Kelly Spear yard and will run weekly from Salmon River New Brunswick. Local residents and visitors are listed enjoying cottages and weekend travel along the Kennebec, with Beach conditions noted as poor after storms and police investigated nails scattered at Skowhegan parking.

Joseph Fitch Ardmore Llewellyn J. Oliver Ulv Kennebec River Kelly, Spear Co Pejepscot Paper Co Bath Norway Salmon River N. B Kevilhong Hougesund Phyllis Campbell Little River Farm Georgetown Otis Card David Vachon Arthur Hutchins Robert Lambie Vachon Rockland Popham Edna M. Coolidge L. E. Drake John Beebee Wikefield Mass Hiram Stevens, Jr Stevens Leon Fickett Pond Island Light Milliard Urquehart Jonesport Mrs. Urquehart Capt. Urquehart Seguin Seguin Island Thomas Sedgeburg Medford Sedgeburg David G. Parsons David, Jr Melrose Waldo Weston, Jr Leah Bowie Spruceville Ralph Schofield Schofield Harpswell E. L. Drake Carol Drake David Drake Louise Howard Bay Point Barbara Sprague North Yarmouth Academy Walter Sprague Charles Small Beverly Arlene Norman Robert Charles Richard Auburn McIntire Philadelphia Christopher Marr Fred Osgood Emma Newdick Seaman Drake Newton Center Kellaway Pauline Morong Lisbon Falls Eleanor Thayer Ethel Osgood Ida Oliver Washington Street Marie Teonard Betty Kenneth Walter Willams West Georgetown G. E. McNulty Lawrence Wyman Madelyn Bridges Eleanor Lowell Long Island Leon Adams Weston Lynn Oliver Dunlip Hatch Hatch Camp Fred Humphreys Devon Kennebec Maine Central Long Beach

Panama Hats Reach U S From Ecuador Peru and Colombia

American sailors in 1895 encountered Panama hats woven by natives in Ecuador Peru and Colombia. An importer sparked their U S popularity by importing Cuenca and Manta made hats which grew into a summer staple noted for light weight moisture resistance and flexible shapes.

Panama United States South America Ecuador Peru Colombia Cuenca Manta Guayaquil

Roberta Manson Dies In Boston Monday

Miss Roberta Manson passed away Monday in Boston. The Squaw club closed its season with a dinner at Hotel Sedgwick and card games. Arthur and Mrs Stewart of Somerville visited the village over the holiday. Mrs Parks arrived from Rhode Island and opened her summer home. Erroll Blaisdell and wife from Quincy spent the weekend. Land along the road between her home and Phippsburg Center awaits paving with a tarring machine expected soon.

Leonard Saunders Salem Mass Emma A. Perry Rosebay William W. Grevers Rockville Center L. I Meadowbrook Charles B. Card Bath Carl Haskell Harry Berry Eleanor Maud Smith Portland George J. Ingalls George C. Nichols Worcester Ingalls George Percy Popham Beach New Meadows Manley Breck Sidney Breck New York Manley Cottage Small Point Beach Douglas Dearborn Small Point Milton Webber Marianne Dianne Chebeague Island Walter J. McCourt Rogers Dromore Lester Perry Frances Randolph Calvin W. Roger Emma Perry Welfare Club James Perry George Lowell Maurice Beverly Frank Harris Harold Robbins Kittery Ernest A. Rogers Frank P. Leavitt Marie Simpson Brunswick Harry T. Passmore Sebasco Estates Ambrose McFadden Ralph Coombs Eugene Edward Bolton Arthur Perry Winneganee James E. Perry Barbara Cox Frank McLanathan Andover William Smith Augusta Hazel Feere Tenant's Harbor William W. Hosmer Bernice James Jones Hosmer Wyman's Beach Howard S. Bowker Jennie Woodward Parker Head Harry Gilmore William Blaisdell Nottingham N. H Ernest Gibby Maurice Libby Parks Cottage Libby Bertha Nickerson Horace Woodman Gilbert Woodman Harry Mank Errold Blaisdell Wollaston Charles Morrison The Basin Ruth Fred Quincy William B. Perry Cora Campbell Rock Gardens Edith Atwood Gorham Normal School Campbell Farm Leslie Logan Virginia Betty East Boston Alice Ohlson Charles Newhook James and Seymore Hunter Edward Pascucci Florence Lanagan Medford Julia Logan Thomas Totman Adele Jean Williams Cottage John F. Leach Malden Asa Smith Squirrel Point North Haven John Carter Woolwich Roberta Manson Boston Squaw Club Sedgwick Arthur Stewart Somerville Fred L. Parks Rhode Island Erroll Blaisdell Phippsburg Center

Single Men Win Winnegance Game in Friday Victory

A mixed pitching and hitting contest at Winnegance saw the single men defeat the married men 11 to 7. L Morse led with three safeties including a double, Hogan struck out 12 in four innings on Rogers and Oliver. Mott, Rogers, Sheldon, Knight contributed with hits as bases were stolen and errors kept scoring.

Winnegance L. Morse Hogan Perkins Williams Oliver R. Morse H. Knight Sr Mott Rogers Sheldon Knight Morse Drake H, Knight Tibbetts Matt Oliver Lee Perry L. Sheldon J Clark Im Morse H Knight Ed Brown R Morse

Italy Developing Interest In Many Lines Of Sport

Florence reports a surge of sporting interest as rowing activity grows along the Arno and across bridges. The Eucharistic Congress draws 100000 visitors with grand processions and illuminations, while opera scenes in Naples and Florence showcase Italian reaction to singing.

Italy Florence the Independent Piccioli Arno Santa Trinita Bridge Benvenuto Cellini Kennebec Dick Morse Winne- Lance Jennie Manson Middle Street New York Harlem Oper London Bobbies Giusseppi Lugo Lugo America Duomo Ponte Santa Trinita Ponte Vecchio Via Tornabuoni Myyself Leghorn

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Marine Architect Phippsburg Harold F. Seavey James Knowlton Claremont, N. H Hezekiah Harrington Bath Memorial Hospital Estes Reynolds Kimball Cf Vresevees Hayward Sy Totals Sagt Se Tees Young Somerset Shoe Factory Skowhegan Ehhe Edward C. Plummer Henry W. Owen, Jr Times Office Mascagni San Carlo Naples Teatro Verdi Rodolfo Acadia Park Casey Milford Walter Clayton Lincoln Mount Desert
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