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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1931

Page

5

Morse High Basketball Team Draws South Portland in Bates Tourney

Morse High of Bath earns a first round berth in the Bates Tournament facing South Portland High Friday at nine o'clock in Lewiston Armory. Eight teams chosen include Deering Edward Little Cheverus Lewiston Portland Jay Rumford Morse South Portland. Fans urged to back the Bath boys as they confront a top rival in the opening game.

Bates Morse High & Going South Portland Capitals Big Red Movse Bath Morse High South Portland High Cheverus High Portland Deering High Lewiston High Portland High Edward Little High Jay High Deering Edward Little Chevro Lewiston Jay Morse Shipping City Lewis Mose Morse Boys Ollie Berg Portlands Westbrook High Bangor High Rumford Cutt Sammy Cutts Morse High Basketeers Path Boys Lewiston Armory Western Maine

Annual meeting of Maine Federation women clubs on campus

The American Home Department of the Maine Federation of Women's clubs holds its third annual meeting at the University of Maine on Tuesday March 24. Leaders including Mrs. Maurice O Brown and Prof Pearl S Greene will preside welcome and present talks on music appreciation home economics and club programs with a 4 15 reception to follow.

American Home Department Maine Federation of Women's Clubs University of Maine Maurice O. Brown Dover Foxcroft Pearl S. Greene

Sawyer's Fortieth Year of Service at Worcester Telegram

Forty years ago this afternoon March 9 1891 Herbert M Sawyer joined the Worcester Telegram as a reporter under Austin P Cristy. He arrived from Iowa on a delayed train amid drifts and later held roles from city editor to librarian of the Worcester Telegram Gazette.

Herbert M. Sawyer Telegram and Evening Gazette Telegram Austin P. Cristy Iowa The Times Bath Brunswick Daily Leader Bloomington Ill Daily Times Davenport Worcester Batman Row Cyk Sike Sawyer Worcester Chamber of Commerce Board of Trade Automobile Club Worcester Telegram. Gazette

Cony High Wins At Ninth Annual Journalistic Meet

At the ninth annual conference of Kappa Gamma Phi at the University of Maine, Cony High School’s Conrad won first in the annuals class while Cony Cue tied for second in the literary periodicals class. Nautilus of Waterville High won first in that class. Portland and South Portland high schools tied for second in the annuals class. Echo of South Portland won first in the newspaper class with Edward Little High of Auburn and Sanford High tied for second.

University of Maine Kappa Gamima Phi Cony High School Conrad Nautilus Waterville Portland South Portland Echo Edward Little H. S Auburn Sanford High

Harsh Snow Storm Baffles City Plow Efforts Says Williams

Veteran Oscar F Williams with the highway department describes the Sunday night storm as the hardest to fight in nearly 50 years. Mayor Harold P Small notes Bath led local towns in clearing, with plows running all night and day as damp heavy snow hinders standard methods. Sidewalk clearing is limited by horse drawn plows and the need for rest, delaying full clearance.

Highway Department Oscar F. Williams Harold P. Small Small Stone House Farm North Bath Bath Freeport Brunswick Portland

Old newspaper hoax copy reveals family belief in authentic Gazette

A discussion of a counterfeit Ulster County Gazette from Kingston published to resemble the 1800 issue. Genesta Corliss and family insist their four generation possession is authentic, while experts note common forgeries in old reprints.

Ulster County Gazette Kingston Ulster County Samuel Freer and Son Washington Europe John Adams Congress General Washington Genesta F. Corliss Albion L. Corliss Bath Street John Corliss Genesta Fred Corliss Albion Gazette

Draw? Preparing for a fascinating profession during spare time

The notice invites interest in drawing as a profession with instruction by Meyer-Both Co a renowned commercial art firm. It lists Weite Meyer-Both Co and the Portland Missouri address with a date of March 12 1941.

Meyer-Both CO Weite Meyer-Both Co Benott Lundtupy Portland

American Alliance Insurance Company 1930 Balance Sheet Bath Maine Agent

Balance sheet for American Alliance Insurance Company dated December 11 1930 shows assets including stocks and bonds 9 107 004.00 cash in office and bank 17 353.61 agents balance 2 119 977.73 interest and rents 81 506.00 and admitted assets totaling 9 325 841.34. Liabilities include net unpaid losses and unearned premiums with total liabilities and surplus at 9 325 841.34. Rufus A Hall agent Bath Maine listed with filing date 3 12 19 26.

American Alliance Insurance Company Liberty Street New York Guous Cath Rufus A. Hall Bath Maine

Notice of Upholsterer Job Transfer in Bath Maine

Ar John W. Mosely Tor an upholsterer with Jordan Marsh Co Boston has entered the employ of F H Whalen Fine Upholstering and Repairing at 58 Pearl Street Bath Maine Tel 47.

John WW. Mosely Tor Jordan Marsh Co Boston Tas F. H. Whalen Fine Pearl Street Bath Maine

Sagadahoc Probate Court Acts On Multiple Estates

Second session of the March term saw wills allowed and executors named in Woolwich Bath Richmond and Topsham cases. Bonds inventories accounts administration guardianship and taxation actions were issued for numerous estates and guardianships.

Sagadahoc Walter S. Glidden Jesse Bailey Woolwich Wilson L. Bailey J. Gould Bailey Percy C. Bailey Harriet E. Oliver Bath Willard A. Oliver Hattie P. Brackett Richmond Frank W. Brackett Emma F. Harmon Lester W. Littie Samuel C. Mulcahy Abbie V. Mulcahy Arthur J. Dunton Nathan Povich Rosa Povich Clemence C. Morse Harry F. Morse Erwin A. Morse C.t.a Thomas G. Huntington Julia T. Clason Azella H. Hutington J. Edward Huches Thelma C. Wright J. Edward Hughes Bertha W. Wright George P. Keith Elba C. Turner Topsham Ernest L. Goodspeed Frederick W. Coombs West Bath Annie M. Williams Belle Donnell Anna Louise Cox Walter M. Mallett Arthur L. Perkins, Jr Arthur L. Perkins

Scenic Attracts Of A Trolley Ride

A nostalgic piece praises trolley rides for offering scenic views along the Kennebec and Woolwich route. It contrasts dark forest pines with winter skies, ice cakes on mud flats near Weeks street and Rose, and views of varied houses, noting the calm pleasure of choosing seats and the relief from driving in city streets.

Woolwich Kennebec Bath Winnegance Weeks Street Rose Washington Street

Firemen and Woodmen Finish Games In A Tie

Bath veterans clubs met in an Interclub League event at the University of Maine on March 17 with a university opponent. Scores show ties for several games including Cribbage and others, as Maine hosts Oklahoma as the traveling adversary.

Bath

Farm Bureau meeting and town activities at Bowdoinham

The Independent thanks the town clerk for the detailed town meeting record. Farm Bureau gathering at grange hall covered multiple topics with a joint men and women session, a noon dinner, and social events. Notables included Charles Eastman and Hortense Welch. weddings celebrated at McDonald Temple with cakes for Mr. Sedgley and birthday observances.

Farm Bureau Grange Hall Charles Eastman Hortense Welch Helen Britt A. 8. MacDougal George Cutler Belle Card J. Pearl Card The Ridge Ernest Card Gardiner McDonald Temple Pythian George Sedgley Mr. Sedgley L. P. Temple R. A. Douglass Dorothy Auburn Judge Ames J. N. Palmer W. H. Gould Gordon Helen Mitchell State House Evelyn Hackett Harold Hackett Hazel Hampton N. H James Millay State Road Oscar Joy Nona Charles Fogg Emily Rideout J. Hall Denham Edwin Denham Elisha Webber Webber Charlotte Randall Brunswick Cora Smith Richmond Smith W. H. Lowell E. P. Kendall H. B. Allen E.S. Blodgett Roscoe Given Augusta W. S. Given I. C. Irish Wellesley Mass John P. Jewell Board of Selectmen Gladys Raymond Portland Jessie Cromwell Bath Sagadahoc Fertilizer Co Celia Billings Merry Workers 4-H Springfield Freeport Broom

Bath Men Lead Rebuild of Old Ironsides

Bath shipbuilders supervise the renewal of the frigate with every plank replaced and old craft details restored. Veterans of the Bath shipyards recall the past days and contribute to final adjustments. The town anticipates a renewed future for the famed vessel.

Bath

Freeport High School Heads 50 Years On

Fifty years ago Freeport High School closed a banner term under Principal Will Sargent with Miss Emma Sargent as assistant. On the same anniversary day Miss Emma Sargent died at Freeport Hospital after several weeks of illness. She was 76 and longtime Freeport resident beloved by the town.

Portland Freeport High School Will Sargent Emma Sargent Freeport Hospital Freeport

Phippsburg selects Bowie as chairman and organizes town board

The Phippsburg selectmen met at the town hall Saturday and organized with William Bowie chairman E P Bartlett second selectman and Owen Richardson third. Frank Leavitt is repairing the Conant house recently bought from George Ingalls and a furnace has been installed with wiring for electricity.

Town Hall William Bowie E. P. Bartlett Owen Richardson Frank Leavitt Conant House George Ingalls Frank Sprague Bath Rose Carpenter Augusta Campbell Wiater Ernest Rogers Omar Perry Winneganee Merton Oliver Sabino Hill Popham Beach Winnifred Brown Evelyn Beals Joseph Young John Morse Cape Elizabeth F. S. Sawyer

Lothrop and Crocker win ten string match at park alleys

In a special ten string match at Park Alleys Whitey Lothrop and Crocker beat Coffill and McMann by 67 pins. Lothrop led with 1016 total across strings including 134 and 131, while Herby McMann scored 991 with a 120 string. Deputy Sheriff Harry Young testified that a robber drew a revolver during an arrest, but the bullet lodged in his winter underwear and caused no harm.

Park Alleys Whitey Lothrop Crocker Coffill McMann Lothrop Herby McMann Crocker Lothrop Coffill McMann Harry Young Houston Young

Elks defeat Eagles in Interclub clash at Bath

Bath lodge of Elks beat the Bath Acre Eagles in an Interclub League match on Monday evening. The Elks won four of seven tables with refreshments served. Notable results include Elks 1896 Eagles 1771 and Elks 1868 Eagles 1704 among several table scores.

Bath Lodge of Elks Bathacre of Eagles Elks Elks Eagles

Universalists Beat Trevett Boys in Local Match

Miss Dorothy Wakefield a nurse from Maine General Hospital Portland visited Bath Sunday amid a community event noting the Universalists victory over Trevett Boys in a local contest.

Dorothy Wakefield Maine General Hospital Portland Bath

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Paramount Public Theatre Betty Compson Friday the Lion and the Lamb Carmel Myers Montague Love George O’brien Edmund Lowe Jeanette MacDonald Dorothy MacKaill Joel McGrae Carol Lombard Skeets Home Department OF Women’s Clubs Bath Times Worcester Telegram Mutual Savings Bank Bath Savings Institution Williams Bath Veteran Firemen's Association Wooodmen Pitch Blake Burgess Wade F. Bowie Firemen Haggett R. Bowie Beardman W. Roy Wesdmen Cribbage Lemont G. Moody Pye Toothaker Firemen University of Oklahoma Bowdoinham Candlewick Phippsburg Spencer Corsetiere Spencer Beatrice E. Rand Dummer Eagles Bonness Lee Povich Heaning Eagles Talbot Thing Redson Nelson Perry Ham Mayo Warner Dale Allegrin Povich Robert Elks Trevett Boys Universalist Church Trevett Boys’ Club Boothbay Pat Resnee Williams Trevett F.G W. Barter Lowery Hatch’s Shoe Store
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