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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1933

Page

6

Phippsburg Summer Scene Highlights Local Guests

Long list of summer visitors and residents at Phippsburg and Small Point scenes. Names include Forbes New York City, Gray Mason New York City, Herman Schwab New York City, Collins of Somerville, Haskell Lewiston, Sawyer Bath, Stevens Alfred, Wyman Massachusetts, Leavitt Bath, Sprague Topsham, Berry Parker Head, and many more. Notes on graduation, Bible gifts, and church repairs accompany town life details.

Forbes New Rn City Kennebec Gray Mason New York City Small Point Herman Schwab Manley Cottage William Collins Earl Collins Bruce Somerville Mass Sawyer Robert Haskell T Lewiston George Sawyer Bath James Perry Ite Bucksport Charles L. Stevens Alfred Rose Wyman Massachusetts Page Wyman Elisha Bridges Harry Spencer Allen Kaler Jonesport Popham Beach Mabel Mercene Dorothy Blaisdell Paul Gilmore Harry Watson Virginia Gilmore John Gilmore John F. Bowie Bath City Hospital John Parker Bowie C. W. Rogers Dromore Harrison Wright Philadelphia F. P. Leavitt Edith Sprague West Bath Edith Phippsburg Grammar School Bessie Sprague J. Bradford Sprague Brunswick Topsham Elmer Tibbetts Beachmont George A. Sprague Bradford Sprague Katherine Berry Wynburg John C. Berry Paulson Berry Farmhouse Theresa Wyman J. O. Wyman Lakeview Arthur Bowker David Rogers Place Mr. Bowker Frank M. Bowker Lee's Island Kamp Kebec Mary Morse Boston C. V. ‘Minott Rogers Alice Minett Clinton Beals Grange Hall Moran Pitch Pine Hill

Editor of Rotarian Speaks at Brunswick

Brunswick Rotarians honored Monday with Leland D. Case head of The Rotarian editorial board as speaker. Three new members welcomed George W. Leonard Francis W. Deehan Raoul F. Nga joined the club and Bowdoin College President Kenneth C. M. Sills introduced Case.

Brunswick Rotarians Leland D. Case Rotarian Rotary International George W. Leonard Classification Postal Service Francis W. Deehan Classification Life Insurance Raoul F.nga Kenneth C. M. Sills Bowdoin College Case Mr. Case Rotary Club of Chicago Wesley Iowa Black Hills South Dakota Macalester College Minnesota Northwestern Paris France New York Herald Tribune Medill School of Journalism Northwestern University Cologne Germany

Runaway horse killed when struck by auto

Mrs Helen R Gow and party were in a Ford on the Portland road west of Brunswick when a runaway horse from the Durham road crossed into the highway. The horse died, Miss Hester Brown 20 suffered a scalp wound and possible skull fracture, and the car occupants were taken to Brunswick hospital for observation. The horse was owned by Jesse Boyden. Miss Brown had never ridden before and was accompanied by Osborne Condon.

Helen R. Gow Brunswick Portland Road Middle Street Brunswick Hospital Stanley John M. Johnson Walter Omer Bath Durham Road Deepcut Hester Brown South West Bend Jesse Boyden Miss Brown Osborne Condon

Sea Sickness Strikes Many Of The Class Trip

Sixty four of the Morse high senior class party aboard the yacht Balmy Days on Saturday succumbed to seasickness en route from Squirrel Island to Monhegan. The voyage largely succeeded with 77 going to Monhegan and 13 avoiding illness. After a lunch stop and a return to Squirrel Island the group proceeded to Oqun, then Ho tel Fullerton for dinners and a private dance at the Southport Casino before returning to Bath. Arthur G. Staples, Lewiston Journal editor, fell ill Sunday at Squirrel Island, was taken to Auburn and then Central Maine Hospital for emergency surgery, with his condition serious.

Bath Squirrel Island Monhegan Oothbay Harbor Fullerton Southport Casino Arthur G. Staples Lewiston Journal Auburn Central Maine Lewiston Mr. Staples

Winnegance Bathers Prompt State Stocking Hopes

Local fishermen seek state stocking of the new Winnegance Lake after a detailed inspection by Arthur Briggs of the Department of Fish and Game. Temperature measurements over several days will influence stocking decisions. Bathers' damage prompts repairs and a likely ban on parking and swimming along the causeway. Charles Perkins wins the Ella E. Wood prize at Morse high, adding pride to the community. Community club members attend in Freeport while residents return from visits and family outings at Capitol Island.

Bath Winnegance State Department of Fish and Game Arthur Briggs State Highway Department Winneyance Charles M. Perkins Ella E. Wood Morse High School Progressive Union Meeting Freeport Carolyn A. Oliver Morse High Street Amesbury Mass Edwin Webber Doris Moore Providence R. I Houston Ormond Coggeshall Miss Moore Coggeshall Gorham Normal School Charles E. Hewitt John G. Morse John G. Morse, Jr Hewitt Cottage Capitol Island Winneganee Bridge Street Winneganee Causeway State Highway Commission

Miss Peggy Crosby Hosts Dinner Dance on St Regis Roof

Miss Peggy Crosby daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Crosby of Brooklyn returned from Bennett School Milbrook New York to host a dinner dance on the St Regis Roof in honor of guests Miss Margaret Lou Hutchinson of Jackson Tennessee and Miss Rosalie Smith of Chicago Illinois both Bennett School students Also present were Miss Elaine Plipp Alice Stevens Leonore Stropp Betty Jane Harris Ruth Albers and other friends from Brooklyn Greenwich South Orange Pittsburgh and Manhattan with relatives and companions attending.

Peggy Crosby Carl Crosby 83D Street Brooklyn Phoebe Pendleton Bennett School Milbrook N. Y St. Regis Margaret Lou Hutchinson Jackson, Tenn Rosalie Smith Chicago Ill Miss Crosby Henry A. Clinkenbroomer Park Avenue Elaine Plipp Alice Stevens Greenwich James Cropsey Edward Maxwell Fred Blanchard Edward Stropp South Orange N. J Wellington Simpson Harry Voge

Six Months Sentence for Lumberyard Larceny

Percy Ayer was sentenced to six months in Auburn jail by Recorder Owen J. Ledyard after pleading guilty to larceny of lumber from The Texas Steamship Co. yard. County Attorney John P. Carey Jr. urged action against others named in a theft ring totaling over $2,000. Also noted are summer travels of Miss Alice Rich, Mrs. Margaret Rich, and visitors Herman Richwab and family from New York City.

Percy Ayer Auburn Owen J. Ledyard Ayer Texas Steamship Co John P. Carey Jr Carey Texas Alice Rich Margaret H. Rich Clifton Street Columbus Miss Rich

May Forbid Bathers Using New Causeway

Bathers at Winnegance may be ordered to stop using the new causeway as damage and disruption from crowds prompt officials to consider banning parking and swimming there. The State Highway Department plans to review the situation after complaints of rock-throwing crowds and loitering.

Winnegance State Highway Department Winneganee

Emily Dexter named candidate for state Legion Auxiliary president

Emily Agnes Dexter of Lewiston is running for state president of the American Legion Auxiliary at the July Portland convention. She has held leadership roles in the Second District Council, Lewiston Unit 22, and the Red Cross home service department, with strong community ties in New Auburn and Scout work.

Emily Agnes Dexter Lewiston American Legion Auxiliary New Auburn Daniel 8. Dexter Brann Cambridge Mass Dexter Second District Council Farmington Emily

All Grammar School All Star Teams Named by YMCA League

Grammar School captains unveil the YMC A league All Grammar School first and second teams. First team includes Eaton Central Downs catcher Burgess South Weeks St Marys pitcher Grace Central Ups Norton Central Ups Mulcahy South Weeks St Marys Lee Central Ups Plummer South Weeks St Marys Farrar Central Downs Earlbach North Dike Pierce North Dike pitcher. Second team lists Stanton Central Downs catcher Sutherland Central Downs pitcher Fraser North Dike pitcher Johns North Dike Thayer Central Downs Lewis Central Ups Burns Central Ups Oliver South Weeks St Marys center Moody Central Downs right field.

Eaton Central Downs Burgess St. Mary's Grace Central Ups Norton Mulcahy Lee Plummer Fraser North-Dike Johns Thayer Lewis Flemming Burns Oliver South Weeks Moody

Lewiston Highway Dept Adopts Five Day Week

The Lewiston Highway Department shifts to a five day week due to reduced work. To curb welfare expenses, several score workers are assigned part time in the highway department. The change does not affect yard men and waste collectors.

Lewiston Highway Department

Maine Central seeks permit to run highway buses between Portland and Yar mouth

The Maine Central Transportation Co seeks Public Utilities Commission approval to replace trolley service with highway motor coaches on the Portland to Yar mouth route and extend trips through Freeport Brunswick Bath and Rockland. Fares match current trolley rates with four through trips to Freeport and Brunswick three to Bath and two to Rockland.

Portland Yarmouth Maine Central Transportation Co D. C. Douglass Maine Central Railroad Public Utilities Commission Freeport Brunswick Bath Rockland Douglass Maine Central Territory Martin's Point Bridge Cumberland County Power and Light Co E. D. Wescott

Graduates Entertain at Morse High Reception Friday

More than 500 dancers and spectators attended Morse High School class of 1933 reception in the gym Friday night from eight to twelve. Royal Arcadians ten piece band played the final public Morse graduation event with maroon and white streamers and colored lights. Receiving line included Superintendent Clinton D. Wilson and Mrs. Wilson, Principal Arthur B. Scott and Mrs. Scott, Sub-Master John E. Pome roy, faculty and students such as Miss M Agnes Fahey Miss Mary L. Lord Miss Jean S Ogden Charles F. Cummings Miss Mary H. Conley Miss Katherine Conley Miss Hester M. Rose Miss Edna McAvoy Miss Marjorie H. Dearborn Miss Janette W. Smith Miss Catherine E. Leonard Blair C. Wilson Horace Herrick David Y. Alkazin Miss Carrie E. Shaw Richard E. McElman class president Miss Iona M. Dunton class salutatorian.

Morsey High School Royal Arcadians Morse Clinton D. Wilson Wilson Arthur B. Scott Scott John E. Pomeroy M. Agnes Fahey Mary L. Lord Jean S. Ogden Charles F. Cummings Mary H. Conley Katherine Conley Hester M. Rose Edna McAvoy Marjorie H. Dearborn Janette W. Smith Catherine E. Leonard Blair C. Wilson Horace Herrick David Y. Alkazin Carrie E. Shaw Glee Club Richard E. McElman Iona M. Dunton

Mrs Cogan Hosts Pleasant Class Party

Mrs David S Cogan entertained Friday night at her home with Morse high school class of 1923 members to honor Mrs Benjamin Heald of Manchester New Hampshire nee Edith J Courser. Four tables of novelty bridge awarded prizes to Harrington Davis and Burden. Refreshments served. Attending were Lewin Quinn Coombs Coombs Palmer Cummings Powers footer James Colby Quimby Curtis and Earl Bryant of West

David S. Cogan Anna S Arik Washington Street Morse High School Benjamin Heald Manchester N. H Edith J. Courser Katherine L. Harrington Milford Mass Dorothy M. Davis Ralph O. Burden M. Elizabeth Lowell Lillian E. Lewin Anne K. Quinn Lucy W. Coombs Adelaide Coombs Addie D. Palmer Thomas J. Cummings Helen S. Powers Edwin T. Powers Priscila M. Footer Almena A. James Granville M. Colby Bernice M. Quimby Christine C. Curtis Earl C. Bryant West Bath

Sagadahoc Ferry School Closes After 14 Week Term

Sagadahoc Ferry School ended Friday after a 14 week term. Students listed as never absent a half day include Hartley Lounsbury Ray Lounsbury Alvin Presley Ruth Presley Geraldine Rice Patricia Strout Clarence Young Paul Sylvester Faustina Reed Sarah Reed and Dorothy Reed. Faustina Reed Sarah Reed and Dorothy Reed were never absent a half day during the year.

Sagadahoc Ferry Hartley Lounsbury Ray Lounsbury Alvin Presley Ruth Presley Geraldine Rice Patricia Strout Clarence Young Paul Sylvester Faustina Reed Sarah Reed Dorothy ‘Thy Reed Fi Faustina Reed Dorothy Reed

Bath Young People Married in Portland

Miss Christine Cotton Lockery daughter of Mr and Mrs James E Lockery of 418 Washington street became the bride of Edward Albert Cummings son of Mr and Mrs William Cummings 897 Middle street at a simple wedding in Portland Monday at four at Rev Willam H Jones residence 178 Spring street pastor of the Emmanuel Baptist church The double line ceremony tied with maid of honor Arabelle M Lord and best man Charles F Cummings The couple will honeymoon in Chicago returning to 416 Washington street by October 1 Both are active in Bath society and local institutions The article also details Y M C A camp funds and eligibility for Bath boys.

Christine Cotton Lockery James E. Lockery Washington Street Edward Albert Cummings William Cummings Middle Street Portland Willam H. Jones Spring Street Immanuel Baptist Church Arabelle M. Lard John A. Lord Saco Charles F. Cummings Morse High School Paul Morton Porthaid Mr Lord Mrs. Cummings Cummings Mitchell Choss Cummings Motor Co Chicago Century of Progress Pitt

More Boys Apply for Y Camp This Summer

A large number of boys applied at the Y M C A last Thursday to attend the Y M C A Camp this summer. About one third of the applicants likely qualified for the program.

Jury Deliberations End With $1250 Verdict In Auto Negligence Suit

Superior court jurors in Auburn deliberated about four hours Friday before returning a verdict of 1250 for the estate of Arthur Gagnon in a $5000 auto negligence suit against Clinton M. Bisbee of West Sumner, with Adelard Gagnon administrator. The jury trial for Lillian and Joseph Nadeau of Livermore Falls versus George R. Grua of Livermore Falls will resume at 9:30 a.m. today.

Superior Court Auburn Arthur Gagnon Clinton M. Bisbee West Sumner Adelard Gagnon Lillian Nadeau Joseph Nadeau Livermore Falls George R. Grua

Dunlap Commandery Outing At Dyer's Cove

Dunlap Commandery K T plans St John's Day outing at Curtis Farm Dyer's Cove Great Island. Cars depart Masonic Temple after nine morning no fixed program until two pm clambake then vaudeville and sports. Transportation and ice donations sought from members via transportation committee J Maurice Haynes Lewis J Sanborn. Clambake committee Edward E Morse Thomas R Huston Lewis J Sanborn. Other committees Tickets John H Freeman George C Quicksall.

Dunship K. T St. John’s Curtis Farm Dyer's Cove Great Islind Masonic Temple Committee On Transportation J. Maurice Haynes Lewis J. Sanborn Edward E. Morse Thomas R. Huston John H. Freeman George C. Quicksall Harold E. Cutting Edwin H. P. Lowell William A. Furber Ernest M. Fulton

Also Mentioned on This Page

Phippsburg John H. Carter G. H. Pye Sebason West Point Grammar Ee Nears Center Eleanor D. Pye Irving G. Harrington Rotarian Speaks Texas Co Herman Richwab Emily Dexter GRAY Lewiston Highway Peris Mrs. Cogan M.H.S Sagadahoc Christine Lockery Davenport Fund Davenport Dunlap Commandery St. John’s Day Chevrolet Chevrolet Motor Company Detroit, Michigan Flint Michigan G.M A.C General Motors Chevrolet Trucks D. M. Mckown Boothbay Harbor Bowdoinham Maine Turner & Gilpatrick Richmond William Prentice
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