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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1933

Page

2

Day of Prayer spans 53 nations with Wiscasset service

In Wiscasset St Philip's parish house a sunrise to sunset Day of Prayer linked New Zealand to Honolulu with women and girls praying in 53 nations. Local events included Miss Ogden of Portland leading, monthly Female Charitable society meetings, Lenten services, and a moving picture program on health, drinking cup dangers, and Byrd South Pole footage.

New Zealand Honolulu Wiscasset St. Philip's Ogden Portland Webb Titus Hobson Anna Helbrook Susan Smith New York W. S. Warland Joan Cambridge Scriwell S. H. Erskine Damiariscotta Female Charitable Society Miss Hobson’s Charles BE Ford River Rouge Bose Elton Bassett Boothbay Harbor Spinney Bassett Bradford C. Bedennett Congregational Church Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor Natalie Mayo Grace C. Pease Zina Davis Pease Water Street W. S. Small Jennie Gray Mary M. Marston Grace G. Albee Woman's Club Grace M. Sewall Committee On Education Augusta Prin Charles S. Sewall Charles S. Sewall and Mrs. Sewall. Samuel J. Sewall Bradford C. Redennett William G. Hubbard Wilbur PF. Merrill Freeman D. Southard Hooper Street Ernest Stinson Bangor Stinson Emma Stinson High Street Garrison Hill Masonic Hall Frank D. Foye Frank H. Hutchins Washington Street Stanley W. Dodge Lawrence B. Haggett Myrtie G. Kinney Maine Children's Home Society Miss Kinney B. A. Bailey Main Street Sidney G. Evans Pine Cone

Wiscasset News Roundup March 1908 Social Bits

Wiscasset residents with ties to Gardiner Augusta Lewiston Boothbay Harbor and Bath share travel visits. Dr Leathers heads to Boston for hospital time. Masons attend Boothbay Harbor meeting. A Red Men masquerade drew about forty couples. Ezekiel Blackman of Woolwich notes Eliza Blackman and Albert Cutting wedding in Bath with home to Woolwich after May 1.

Sheepsecot Echo Alfred Pushard Gardiner Webster Southard Augusta Mary Stinson Lewiston Farley Merry Boothbay Harbor W. C. Williams East Edgecom Mr. Thompson Southport Edith Bellas Newton Mass Rena Albee Augusta Journal Fred Albee Bath Cora West Bath Leathers Boston Fred Erskin Sigrid Woodshole John F. Young Alter Guild Freeman Southard Tusday L. W. Gibbs North Reading Renesselaer N. Y Gibbs Robinson D. Phelan Rockland M. E. Church Scott Bailey Portland Scott Turner Sunshine League Abiel Greenleaf Lowelltown Wiscasset Ezekiel Blackman Woolwich Eliza Albert D. Cutting

Town notes and residents of Sheepscot Echo 1894

The March 10 1894 issue lists local movements including Nina Rundlett visiting Boston Mrs Abiil Greenleaf in Bath and Hon W F P Fogg in Lewiston Names appear across towns Wiscasset and Westport with Rev C W Lowell and T S Ross aiding revival The item notes Mrs Mary Sewall illness Fred Albee buying P N Nute Main Street Market and a 90 year old Mr Turner McKenney driving to Westport poised as a notable town character

Sheepscot Nina Rundlett Boston Abiil Greenleaf Bath Geo. Blagdon W. F. P. Fogg Lewiston Carrie Varney West Upton John Dow C. W. Lowell Southport Sol Holbrook Wiscasset Everett Groves Mrs. Bailey Federal Street Mary Sewall T. S. Ross Woolwich Joseph Groves Lisbon W. F. Merry East Boothbay Fred Albee P. N. Nute Kate McKenzie Randlett Ship Building and Navigation Co Turner McKenney Westport

Foods of American origin enrich world diet says curator

Dr. B. E. Dahlgren notes many global foods originate in the Western Hemisphere. Potatoes came to Europe in 1580, sweet potatoes from the Americas, and rubber from the Amazon region. Coffee dominates tropical South America, while grapes and watermelon spread widely.

B. E. Dahlgren Field Museum of Natural History eOnguistadars Andean Cuny Cotomber South Ca Lima Orellano Amazon Dahlgren America Dr. Dahlgren South America Europe Africa New World Colombia United States California Hawaiian Islands Saatul Old World Americas

Young man praised for years and a town in brief

A remarkably smart youth is noted for his age. A Wednesday singing school concert pleased attendees with standout solos. W A Sanborn of Somerville Massachusetts, co owner of Wiscasset Brick Works, says May 1 will see full operation with 15 workers. Knights of Pythias plan a two story hall and rental first floor on Middle Street. Charles Weeks dies at his High Street residence Monday March 5 after brief illness begun Feb 23. born Jefferson January 1 1846.

W. A. Sanborn Somerville Mass Wiscasset Brick Works Knights of Pythias Leonard B. Marston Middle Street Charles Weeks High Street Jefferson

Day's Ferry Church Service Well Attended

Sunday evening worship at Day's Ferry drew a good crowd with special music by a male quartet. Next Sunday Merle Jameson is slated to perform a violin solo during the service. Everyone is invited to join in the song service.

Day

Reading fortunes by cards or checks in Brooklyn Eagle

In the Brooklyn Eagle a quip notes that fortunes from cards are not read by Eileen who instead claims better accuracy reading checks, reflecting a humorous take on prediction methods. The line frames a light clash between fortune telling and finance as a local paper joke.

Arthur Eileen Brooklyn Eagle

Ice Harvesting and Local Happenings in West Bath

Loring D Small harvested ice at Campbell's Pond with Andrew Black hauling in a Bath truck. Various residents attended Augusta farm products hearing, visited, or hosted gatherings at Campbell's Pond, Trufant's Crossing, and Berry's Mills. An accident near Simpsons' Corner left both drivers unharmed. Llewellyn Rogers returned from Newton and started a Boston gems business. Rufus Lombard, 82, attended town meeting after illness, now walking with friends welcoming him back.

Loring D. Small Berry’s Mills Campbell's Pond Andrew Black Bath Chester Stevens Auburn Birch Point Ernest E. Williams Thelma Cotten Miles S. Purington Trufant Sabine Road Augusta Fred J. Rose James B. Lemont Llewellyn D. Rogers E. Mason Wright Harold B. Wing David S. Henderson Earl E Scott R. Ward Herbert E. Worrey Belle C. Donnell Courtney E. Stover Mabel Hunter Brunswick Simpsons’ Corner Rogers

Three Teams Topped Bowling Standings In League Title Chase

A two pound trout caught at George's Lake in Liberty on Tuesday by Ray V Royal of Gardiner surprised locals while fishing with Dean Lougee. Frank Towle notes it the first trout seen there in memory. Fingerling trout planted last year are now about six inches long. No ice fishing ban exists for trout or salmon, and Gardiner fishermen aimed for salmon but caught none.

George's Lake Liberty Ray V. Royal Gardiner Dean Lougee Frank Towle

Farmers unite in Iowa councils to address mortgage woes

Iowa farmers form county agricultural councils bringing merchants, lawyers, bankers and farm bureau agents into a shared effort. They seek local solutions to farm mortgage foreclosures, press banks for fair collection practices, and urge community action over federal rescue. The tone remains hopeful as they prefer homegrown remedies while continuing legislative lobbying.

Iowa Elmer T. Peterson Peterson Corn Belt Washington Agricultural Credit Council

Brunswick Rotary Club Keeps Bath Visit Casual Lunch

The Brunswick Rotary club cancelled its noon meeting due to town meeting interest and held a joint session with Bath Rotarians in Bath at Hotel Phoenix. Omar Tondreau presided as Brunswick president with Farber assisting. Lieut. George P. Hunter spoke on athletics in the Navy, noting shipboard exercise and Navy prize funds. The event featured songs led by Dr. Wilbur F. Browne Chester Plant and Sheriff Henderson, plus performances by Bunny Stanwood at the piano. Obituary notices followed for Miss Lucile Morse, head of Western University history department, who died February 21 in Oxford at age 39. she was a Tufts graduate with a Clark University Ph.D., survived by her parents and a brother.

Brunswick Rotary Club Bath Hotel Phoenix Omar Tondreau Brunswick Club Farber Wilbur F. Browne Chester Plant Sheriff Henderson Bunny” Stanwood Bunny State of Maine Parke Grindel Stanwood Tondreau Clinton D. Wilson George P. Hunter Iron Works Navy Uncle Sam Tropics Navy Department Sharkey Tunney Lucile Morse Western University Oxford Brunswick Frank J. Morse Arlington Mass Annie Jacques Tufts College Clark University College For Women Louisiana Harold Dalhousie N. B Canada Miss Morse Nathan True Freeport

Ta Bowl Tournament Proceeds This Week at YMCA

The second annual Ta Bowl tournament runs this week at the YMCA with 21 boys competing. Edward Lee, last year's champion, is not entered this year, so a new title holder will be decided. Drawings show first round pairings and tournament rules, including match lengths, timing, forfeit criteria, and a Friday finish before Saturday night close. Also noted is the birth of Joseph Albert Caton Jr. at Bath City Hospital to Mr and Mrs Joseph A Caton of 12 Russell Street.

Y.M.C.A Edward Lee William Mussenden Warren McNeil Harold Fuller Leland Fortier Wilfred Gaudet John Murray Earl Fortier James McQuarrie Herbert Henderson Douglas Crosby William Stacey James Gallant Frederick Hamlin Charles Plummer Joseph Belanger Donald Perry Henry Sarkis Edward Brown William Owen George Perry Wilfred Chaney Joseph Albert Caton, Jr Bath City Hospital Joseph A. Caton Russell Street John J. Murray Murray Howard Mayo Mayo Bartley O'Donnell Lawrence Lord Ronald Smith Robert Donnell Glenwood Snowden Harold Burns Arthur Sarkis Paul Stinson Herbert Closson Ernest Sarkis Linwood Haynes Edward Larrabee Edward Jenks Douglas Croby

Woolwich Social Roundup and Town Notes

Mrs Isaac Howard hosts Day's Ferry visit after winter in Boston. Trott from Portland spends a week at home. Reed couple entertain multiple groups. County official Stinson at town meeting. Frost moves to Nequasset. Guests include Colby sisters and Ann Gearing. Walker family from Newton visits Reed. Schools to reopen March 13. Grace Preble and daughter return from Boston. David Reed hospitalized for fractured ankle with cast planned.

Isaac Howard Day’s Ferry Boston Sanford Millard Trott Portland Edward V. Reed Ladies’ Auxiliary Men’s Forum Day's Ferry Henry Dubar John Gilmore Hollis Leeman George M. Stinson Woodfords Frost Nequasset Percy Bailey Eugene Cromwell Misses Colby Westport Ann Gearing Sarah Bagley Wright Frank J. Walker Newton Mass John Reed Grace Preble Betty David Reed Bath City Hospital

Murray Wins YMCA Chess Championship in Close Final

John J. Murray emerges as the YMCA chess champion after a week long tournament finishing Saturday night with a 3 2 victory over defending champ Howard Mayo. Mayo showed strong play throughout though Murray captured the title in the final match after a series of rounds and semifinals.

Popularity Contest at Morse High School

A popularity contest at Morse High School runs as part of St Patrick's Day events in the school gym. Tickets for a card party and evening show provide 50 votes each, with vote counting by three disinterested persons daily during the March 17 finale.

Morse High School St. Patrick's Morse High Gym John H. Grindell North Center Grindell Charles R. Farnham Ee T. A. Committee Halet's

Tarr Reelected To Arrowsic Board Of Selectmen

Hon George L Tarr was re elected for his 27th term on Arrowsic board of selectmen with Roland Raynes and John Curtiner also elected. Frank H Snipe remained clerk and Collingwood C Shea treasurer. Aubrey Steen joined the school board. The town approved highway and bridge funds and state aid for roads, plus school and other allocations. Fishing rights on the Kennebec river were discussed amid a winter ban and prior loosened rules.

George L. Tarr Board of Selectmen Arrowsic Mr. Tarr Roland E. Raynes John H. Curtiner Frank H. Snipe Collingwood C. Shea Aubrey Steen Back River Betwen Arrowsic Georgetown

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Frank H. Gray Rachel Hodgdon Helen Day Marion Haggettt Harriet L. Merrill Tyler Hodgdon Miss Hope May Mathews M. A. Plumstead Addie Merry Federal Ellsworth Holbrook Hutchins John Blagdon Orono Belfast F. J. Dyer Donald F. Preble Steeves Day's Ferry Service Brown Norway Medicine Co Norway Benny Frates Baxters Park Alley Shamrocks Willows P.C .Baxters Bet Eee Wee Eeee Weee Wee Eurekas Ea Steeves Ee Wanderers Eee Pete Oliver Poke Farrar Melzard Frates A Oliver Pee McMann F. Ham Cpt Bb Lothrop Sete Ewe Philbrick Robson Trask Cette T. Burns Rw Ketchum Sree Morrison Huggard MacDonald McDougall Bee Pulla R. Burns Coreen McCabe Robinson Se Smith Sem G. Lyons T. Lyons The Phoenix Y.M.C.A. Tourney St. Patrick’s Tarr Will Kennebec Piccadilly 45Th Street Broadway New York City
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