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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1933

Page

7

Richmond Mourns Mary Jenkins on Brown Road

Mrs. Mary Jenkins 73, wife of Frank Jenkins, died Friday at the Baker farm on Brown road from paralytic shocks. Born in Bowdoinham to Captain Peter and Hannah Adams Nelson, she lived on a Millay road farm burned last year and later at the Baker farm in Richmond. Funeral Sunday at her Bowdoinham birthplace with Rev. John Palmer officiating. Survived by husband, son Carlton of Richmond, sister Martha Long of West Lebanon, and other relatives. Funeral arrangements included interment at Bay Road cemetery. Relatives from out of town attended. Additional notes recount school programs, a minstrel show at the Emerson school, and various local obituaries and social events.

Mary Jenkins Frank Jenkins Elia Baker Brown Road Jenkins Bowdoin Peter and Hannah Adams Nelson Millay Road Baker Farm Richmond Church of Shiloh Bowdoinham Martha Long Frank Dennis Long West Lebanon Mabel Smalley Harry Barbara South Berwick Edwin Grant Sabattus Elsie Page Hawaiian Islands Japan China British Isles Long Chapel Emerson School Leon P. Shepard Saco- Vanzetti Mansir Charles Biglin Ernest Rood Alberta Pinkham Juanita Baker Merle Leavitt Harmony Twins Florence Weeks Mary Meserve Dolly Bolton Four Musketeers Gordon Howe Charles Johnson Roland Alexander Elizabeth Mann Laura Whitmore Gardiner Hattie Sedgley Town American Legion Opera House Washington Theodore Saba Rastus Earle Dickenson Rufus Stanley Guiou Snowball Joseph Whitmore, Jr Blackberry Robert Carey Sambo Wesley Hinkley Mr. Bones Frank Anderson, Jr Philip Densmore Thomas Finnigan Lowell Terrill John Libby Patrick Slattery Charles LaBarone Susie Earl Densmore Old Shanty Town Little Old Church Golden Dreams Wall Swan John Dixon Edward Pinkham Richmond Sargent Roy Dickenson Gerald Grondin Earl Preble Victor Carey Francis Sherman Melvin Brown Edward Peachy King Harry Sykes Russell Maloy C. W. White Harold Harford Sidney Dee Don Cate Paul Roberts Merl Thompson Terrance Curran William Champney Chester Foster Glen White Pauline Dickenson Sargent Foster Roberts Curran Leroy Cleveland Emerson Lane Post W. R. E. Carey Natalie Shaw Freeman Francis Wood Church Street Saco Freeman Edith Flower Wood Sadie Wood Sybil Gwendolyn Wood Massachusetts Lydia Marshall Charles Wood Skowhegan Watwae Augusta Wilbur Cooper Erma ‘Sooper Oakland C. Guiou Helen R Alexander Road Joseph E. Alexander Winchester Mass A. A. Williams Center Street Mr. Williams Merle Merrill Elmer King Main Street Margaret Bailey Katherine Soule Lewiston Martha Washington George Washington Leslie Roberts Arthur Randall Arlyne Clark Isa Cass Bath Rosella Billings South Pleasant Street North Jay Tilason Macomber Bryants Pond W. S. Cobb Brunswick Charles Cobb Richmond High School Willis Lane Gardiner Hospital

Maine Government Reorganization Spurs Large Savings

Former Governor William Tudor Gardiner notes major savings from Maine state government reorganization and centralized control. He cites 12 departments led by single commissioners, with highways and public utilities run by three member commissions, and elections or appointments shaping oversight. A National Municipal Review report backs substantial cost reductions and more efficient administration. The text also mentions a postponed Church Basketball League banquet now set for March 14 due to playoff conflicts, urging volunteers to adjust plans.

Maine William Tudor Gardiner National Municipal Review

Georgetown Social and Funeral Notes Highlight Local Visitors

Georgetown residents hosted and visited friends from Bath Portland and Five Islands over the weekend. The town gathered for Christian Endeavor led by Alfred Rowe while the Working League met. Funeral services were held for Mrs Martha MacFadden 91 widow of Capt James MacFadden with burial in Oak cemetery.

Carroll P. Powers Dorothy Farrow Robinhood Bath Walter V. Cummings Portland W. C. Todd Charles Lewis Five Islands Harry H. Heald Elizabeth Hunt Walter Powers Working League B. H. Woodside John D. Williams Baby Everett Stevens Christian Endeavor Alfred Rowe Carrie Heald Earle Hagan Peli Boothbay Roy M. Newman William A. Todd Maude Thayer Westbrook Seminary West Georgetown Miles Hagan Owen Marr Charles MacMahan Raymond Marr Alex Marr Everett Mass Albert Marr Quincy H. J. Brown Earl Pottle T. N. Williams Martha MacFadden Brown Deering Street Mayo MacFadden James MacFadden Georgetown

Mrs Hardin Surprised by Gift at Winter Street Aux

Mrs Edwin Dodge Hardin, a 15 year member, was presented with a pyrex steak or fish platter by the Winter Street auxiliary at a Monday chapel meeting. Twenty five members attended as plans for a March 13 covered dish supper were approved and the group celebrated a successful white elephant sale. The auxiliary will sponsor a repeat performance of The Feast of the Little Lanterns to aid Winter Street boys’ basketball. A memorial page was set aside for Miss L Christine Higgins who died February 17. Refreshments followed.

Edwin Dodge Hardin Winter Street Arthur C. Lemont Hardin Arthur S. Crockett Alfred E. Carpenter Harry Horne Olney C. Perry William R. Donnell Clifford B. Wilband Catherine H. Emmons Clinton D. Wilson Paul Bliss

Bath Men to Examine Treasurer's Books

Hubert H. McCarty and Ralph G. Stetson, at Bath Taxpayers Association request, will review city treasurer Donald D. Young's books for the past year. No audit. aim is to draw a trial balance to show outstanding indebtedness. They planned to begin Tuesday afternoon. Also, Miss Anne Kimball and Miss Miriam W. Kimball hosted their contract club at luncheon.

Hubert H. McCarty Ralph G. Stetson Bath Taxpayers Association Donald D. Young Anne Kimball Miriam W. Kimball Lincoln Street

Those wicked Germans blame treaty as scrap of paper remark

A provocative remark assigns responsibility to Germany for France’s view of treaties as disposable. The quote frames the blame for perceived treaty disrespect and echoes historical grievances about agreements.

France

All Grammar School Team Selections Made

The Y M C A Grammar School Basketball League captains announced two all grammer school teams. Nine of the ten chosen players came from Central Grammar teams with Edward Fraser as tenth man. Grace and Osborne were unanimous selections for forward and guard. The first team will vote for captain, producing Charlie Grace or Charlie Osborne. the higher vote getter becomes captain. Robert Lee leads the second team for captain, with Merton Reynolds as manager.

Edward Fraser Dike School Charles Grace Central Reds Martin Eaton Central Blues Charles Osborne Maynard Carleton C. Whites Robert Lee Central Whites James McQuarrie C. Reds Everett Norton Merton Reynolds Henry Rideout Y. M. C. A. Grammar School Central Grammar Charlie Grace Charlie Osborne

Farewell Sermon At Winter Street Church

Rev. E. D. Hardin preached his farewell sermon at Winter Street Church on Sunday morning before a large congregation and led the last Communion in the afternoon. Mrs. Hardin received a gold necklace with diamond pendant from the Sunday school class, and the Men's Club presented Mr. Hardin a pipe. The couple will depart Thursday for New York to stay at the Prince George.

E. D. Hardin Winter Street Club

Grace Church Lenten Services Schedule

Grace Episcopal church outlines a full Lenten schedule including Ash Wednesday services at 7 30 a m and 7 30 p m on March 1 World intercessions on March 3 2 30 p m with no evening service Evensong and talks on Fridays feature visiting speakers March 10 17 24 and 31 with listed pastors and lay readers Holy Week adds daily 7 30 a m Eucharist Maundy Thursday Good Friday 9 a m altar service Words from the Cross 12 m to 3 p m Litany and address at 7 30 p m Easter Eve includes Holy Baptism at 4 p m

Grace Episcopal Church Kenneth C. M. Sills Bowdoin College Brunswick T. G. Akeley Christchurch Gardiner Henry B. Nash St. Philip's Church Wiscasset William W. Stewart St. Michael’s Church Auburn Canon A. Pressey Trinity Church Portland

Women's Missionary Society Meeting at First Baptist Church

The Women's Missionary Society met at Mrs. Chester McKenzie's home on Court Street with president Mrs. Arthur S. Stuart presiding. The program included prayers, missionary readings, lectures on East China and Switzerland, letters from workers in China and Emma Bach, plus the hymn All the Way My Savior Leads Me and White Cross sewing. Refreshments were served by the hostess.

Women's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church Chester McKenzie Court Street Arthur S. Stuart Charles R. Sims Washington Henry W. Longfellow Mabel Lake China Edward Sotheard Emma Bach Cedric A. Martin Marcelle Nicole Switzerland Emma Ryan Christian Missions Mrs. Sims

Rev. Maney to Address Grace Church Men’s Club

Grace Church Men’s Club plans a Thursday meeting in the parish house with Rev. Timothy C. Maney of St. Mary’s Church as speaker. Attendees will also discuss a proposed joint city club meeting, with social hour to follow under committee leads Robert Brownell Everett Neal and Carroll Watson.

Grace Church Men's Club Timothy C. Maney St. Mary’s Church Robert Brownell Everett Neal Carroll Watson

Bangor issues 490 combo licenses to Feb 25 noon

City Clerk Lovette reports 490 combination hunting and fishing licenses issued at Bangor city clerk office between January 1 and February 25 noon. In the same period 865 straight fishing licenses were issued.

Bangor City Lovette

Five Islands Community Notes and Social Gatherings

The Five Islands grange met with Mrs. Orville Rowe and plans another Friday session with Mrs. Lena MacMahan. Miss Hazel Gray of Morse High School vacationed with the Grays. George Smith visited from Sagadahoc Bay. Families returned from Bath after visits. prayer meeting held at Mr. and Mrs. Marrs. A grange social with ice cream drew many. Local residents visited Portland and New York City. School closed for ten days. Brick delivery for cottage and local puzzles contributed by residents.

the Grange Orville Rowe Lena MacMahan Hazel Gray The Morse High School V. E. Gray George Smith Sagadahoc Bay Five Islands Harold Rowe Bath Ellsworth Pinkham Robinson Pond F. P. Garr Percy McGilvrey Portland B. F. Perry Boston Library Perry Addie Moulton Edith Marr Young Peoples Meeting Chester MacMahan Augusta Walter Moore Hallowell Mr. Moore

Maine Farm Bureau Federation Meeting Set at University of Maine

The fourteenth annual Maine Farm Bureau Federation meeting will be held at the University of Maine on March 28 during Farm and Home Week. York County wins first in 1933 membership contest, with W. R. Thompson presenting the membership shield.

Maine Farm Bureau Federation University of Maine Austin P. Stearns, Jr South Paris W. R. Thompson Caribsu York County J. W. Scammon North Saco York County Farm Bureau Elmer Baird Pittsfield George E. Lord Crone

State Master Visits Dromore Grange in February Meeting

State Master Harry B. Crawford of Houston and County Deputy Harry A. Rackley of Topsham visited Dromore Grange No. 302 in the grange hall. The program highlighted membership growth, public speaking confidence, and revealing member talents. February birthdays were noted for three figures including Marion Rafnell and Alfreda Perkins who also sang. A fish chowder dinner followed. 15 members attended.

Dromore Grange Harry B. Crawford Houston Harry A. Rackley Topsham Rackley Grange Marion Rafnell Washington Belle Sawyer Longfellow Alfreda Perkins Lincoln

St Marys and Winter Street keep pace in church league title race

St Marys defeated Bee 20 16 and Winter beat Grace 25 15 to stay tied for the 1933 Church League championship. Elm claimed third by beating Beacon 23 21 as Lily Bovee led Elm with 10 points while Beacon’s Cook led scoring for Beacon amid balanced Henderson Fraser and Jewett contributions. Winnegance edged Central 32 28 in a separate game with an 18 17 third quarter lead.

St. Mary’s Winter Street St. Mary's Bee Winter Grace Elm Brenes Beacon Winnegance Central Fhniesh Lily Bovee Cook Henderson, Fraser Jewett Brothers EC St Mary's Elmpee Nea Wesle Wesley Fim Centralites Winnexance Morse Parks

Margin tight as St Marys topple Wesley in fast game

St Marys led 13-6 at half and 20-16 final as six St Marys players scored. Sarkis Mullaney and Murray led the winners with two baskets each while Norton brothers Carr Stinson and Dearborn anchored Wesley’s defense and offense.

Stan Hatch Wesley St. Mary's Sarkis Mullaney Murray Norton Brothers Carr Stinson Dearborn Pis. Sarkis Callan Bees C Hayes Allen Wesley P F. Norton G. Norton If Carr Serene Eae McMann

Winter Edges Grace Behind Strong Team Defense

Grace led early as LC-5 opened with a fast start. Superior teamwork and defense by Winter shifted the game, holding Grace to two points in the third while Winter added nine, building a 17-12 edge. Johnny Green scored 14 on six field goals and two free throws as Winter pulled away 25-15.

Winter Grace LC-5 Johnny Green Winter Poard Smith

Beacon Becomes Cold After Fast Start Versus Elm

Beacon opened with a 10-2 run but Elm tightened in the second period and led 12-10 at halftime. Beacon surged again after the break, erasing the early advantage and contest continuing with Elm.

Fire Escape Inspectors Annual Report Reveals High Compliance

The board reported 45 buildings inspected in the fiscal year ending January 31, with certificates issued for all but one. Chief Parks and assistants Scott Morse and Richard Frates led inspections of 13 halls and clubs, 10 churches, 9 schoolhouses, 4 hotels, 2 theatres, 2 factories, plus a hospital, state military and naval children’s home, old folks and old ladies homes, and the county building. Mrs Donald Fors and Miss Beatrice Greenleaf passed Thursday in Portland.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Family L. F Atwood J. F.’ Atwood Made IN Church Basketball League Mrs. Hardin Chester A. Roberts George W. Hibbs Mary E. Campbell E. A. Strout Realty Agency Inc WALCH Bowker St Strout Grace Church Women’s Missionary Society Meeting Rev. T. C. Maney Maine Farm Bureau Federation Meeting Phippsburg Farm Board Arthur Allen Optometrist Bath Savings Institution Bover Oliver U Pinkham Oliver Hamlin Stuart Rideout Ly JEWEL Fraser Henderson MeNceil Referer Mi Mann G. F Marshall Marco Williams Burgon Stevens I Dinsmore Lf Haynes Kenney Hall Wilson Winter G. F Osborne Vanvakias Huse Eerie W. Greene Haskell Este J. Green Sada F.G Ah Lowery Tee Buck Banve Siete Lahe McCarty Owen Douglass Taete Feree Donald Fors Beatrice Greenleaf Porteland Fred S. Curtis Thomas R.huston R. Bath
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