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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1936

Page

5

Bath hosts patrons for Monte Carlo Ballet Russe in Portland

Bath society announces patrons and patrons for the Monte Carlo Ballet Russe performance in Portland on March 26 at City Hall auditorium under Portland College Club. Invitations list Mr and Mrs Rupert H Baxter and many others, with information lines on inquiries to Mrs Arthur Sewall 2d and related social notices from Lewiston and Bath events.

Bath Monte Carlo Ballet Russe Portland Rupert H. Baxter Willam D. Sewall Frank B. Nichols Frederick EF. Drake Arthur J. Dunton Rodney E. Ross Arthur Sewall Arthur Sewall 2d Alden G. Smith Miriam W. Kimball Byron F. Barker William S. Newell Joseph M. Trott Henry C. Wright Sumner Sewall City Hall Portland College Club

Bath Notables and School Arts Highlight Local News

Navy officials visited Bath on naval construction business at Bath Iron Works. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Cram of East Highland Cal at Feb 3, with Mrs. Cram formerly Henrietta Rogers of Bath. Local residents travel to Bermuda and Boston. Bath Easter Ball invites dance, Colby undergraduates perform at banquet, and Kent's Hill staff member involvement noted. Families and visitors from Bath, Brunswick and Portsmouth are mentioned with social and cultural ties.

Albert Norris Washington, D. C F. T. van Auken Boston Navy Yard W. Mills Washington Bath Marth Bath Iron Works Corp Bath Henry Cram East Highland Cal Cram Henrietta Rogers Oscar Rogers

Haskell Family Relocates to 1177 High Street

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Haskell and son Carl formerly of Augusta moved Friday to 1177 High Street. Haskell transferred to Bath office of Central Maine Power. Bruce H M White Jr of Topsham broke his leg after falling from a pony Saturday morning. Sumner Sewall and wife arrived in San Diego from a Panama Canal trip and will visit Edward Curtis and his wife in Beverly Hills for several months. Dean Ninette Runnells from Colby College left Dover Foxcroft to North Carolina for illness leave.

Kenneth Haskell Carl Augusta High Street Haskell Bath Central Maine Power Company Bruce H. M. White, Jr Topsham Sumner Sewall Washington Street San Diego Cal Panama Canal Sewall Edward Curtis Rochester N. Y Beverly Hills Ninette Runnells Colby College Dover-Foxcroft North Carolina S. S. Virginia California Frederick E. Drake, Jr S. S. California

Milan sewing club gathers for Thursday evening

Mrs. Howard Rogers hosted a sewing club gathering on Milan street with attendees Mrs. Edward Lemoine Mrs. Arthur Gilmore Mrs. Lancelot Cooper and Mrs. Kathleen Green. The group will meet March 19 at Mrs. Gilmore on Winship street.

Howard Rogers Milan Street Edward Lemoine Arthur Gilmore Lancelot Cooper Kathleen Green Gilmore Winship Street

Local Notes From Gorham Normal School Weekend

Miss Mary B. Hodgkins attended a Morse high junior dance at the weekend and returned to Gorham Normal school routines. Mrs. Ralph Conant of Augusta’s D A R chapter has become state registrar, succeeding Mrs. Mary Burt Tefft who died February 22. Hibbert L. Norton went to Boston to study at the New England Conservatory after visiting his parents in town. Louis Daley resumed duties in Kennebunkport after a two week vacation with his parents. Mrs. Harry E. Peterson returned from Portsmouth with illness in the family. Mrs. Carl E. Meister arrived home to be with daughter during convalescence after visiting relatives in Boston Connecticut and New York.

Mary B. Hodgkins Gorham Normal School Morse High Ralph Conant Roussinoc D.A.R Augusta Mary Burt Tefft Willimantic Charles Eugene Tefft Hibbert L. Norton Boston New England Conservatory of Music Arthur C. Norton Louis Daley Kennebunkport Mrs Frank Daley Beacon Street Harry E. Peterson Brunswick Road Portsmouth N. H Stanley Peterson Peterson Carl E. Meister Washington Street Connecticut New York

Clericus Meeting Attended by Bath Clergy Members

Rev. Charles M. Tubbs of Grace church attended a Kennebec Valley Clericus meeting at St. Matthew's in Hallowell with Bishop Benjamin Brewster as speaker. Mrs. Elmer Sidelinger of Washington street is hospitalized in Bath Memorial for a broken ankle suffered Sunday after slipping on ice. She is comfortable but to stay several days.

Charles M. Tubbs Grace Church Kennebec Valley St. Matthew's Church Hallowell Benjamin Brewster Portland Elmer Sidelinger Washington Street Bath Memorial Hospital

Misses Belanger and MacMahan Headed to Boston for Work

Betty Belanger and Dorothea MacMahan have gone to Boston where they secured jobs. MacMahan enrolled at the Wilfred Academy of Hair Dressing and Beauty Culture on March 1.

Betty Belanger Dorothea MacMahan Boston Miss MacMahan Wilfred Academy of

Elmhurst social notes drift across Boston trip and visits

Mrs John H Hyde of Elmhurst left Boston Monday for Miami for a brief visit, accompanied to Philadelphia by daughter Miss Jane Hyde who resumed studies at Ogontz school. Mrs Milton C Trott hosted her contract club at High street. Mr and Mrs J Edward Drake Jr and Miss Mary Newell were guests of Dr and Mrs Reginald Tombard of the Cape Shore over the weekend to see The Yeomen of the Guard. Mr and Mrs Donald Specht of Portland returned Monday after visiting Mrs Specht’s parents Mr and Mrs William Fields of Hardings.

John H. Hyde Elmhurst Boston Miami Fla Hyde Philadelphia Jane Hyde Ogontz School J. Edward Drake, Jr Mary Newell Reginald T Tombard Cape Shore Yeomen of the Guard Players of Portland Waynflete Donald Specht

Social notes from Bath area and surrounding towns

Mrs Olive Walker of Rockland and father T J Stanley of Swans Island visited this week with Mr and Mrs George Wallace in Somerset Place. Stanley returned home while Mrs Walker stays a few days. Philip Oliver, Bliss College student, spent the weekend at Bedford street. He attended Morse High junior dance Friday in the gym. Mrs Evelyn T Hope, in Chicago with daughter Mrs Lewis Smalley, attended the mid Western Beauty Show at Hotel Sherman March 2 3 and 4. On return to Bath she will locate opposite the post office in the beauty shop once run by Mrs Dorothy Oliver. Mrs Edward L Masters, formerly employed by Mrs Hope, is opening the shop in her absence. Raymond H Trott of Providence visited his mother Mrs Joseph M Trott of High Philathea class at Corliss Street church held its monthly meeting Monday at the home of Miss Doris Hutchins. Mrs Seth N Snipe and Mrs Harold S Walker assisted as hostesses. A chicken supper preceded the meeting with 13 in attendance. The last monthly meeting was at Mrs William Cummings’s Lemont Street home, where a valentine box was exchanged and sherbet and fancy cookies served. Miss Sally Furbish of Topsham returned Monday after visiting Miss Barbara Freeman of Sunnyside Farm in Brunswick.

Warren W. Gledhill College Street Lewiston Red Cross Milk Fund Gedhill Red Cross Home Service Committee The Red Cross Gledhill WLU Sarah C. Frye Philharmonic Club Genesta Bath Olive Walker Rockland T. J. Stanley Swans Island Mr. Stanley George Wallace Somerset Place Walker Philip Oliver Bliss College Bedford Street Morse High Evelyn T. Hope Chicago Lewis Smalley Hotel Sherman Dorothy Oliver Edward L. Masters Hope Philathea Corliss Street Doris Hutchins Cherry Street Seth N. Snipe Harold S. Walker William Cummings Lemont Street G A. D.ene Jr Hing Ay Cou Canti Conti Board of Highways and Sewers Robert H. Haskell Mark A. Jackson Walter K. Morse Edward F. Miller Henry M. Powers John A. Lord Alex Burgess, Jr George Baer Connard Armando J. Conti, Jr Erastus A. Jewett Walter G. Lyden Albert H. Thompson Arthur W. Gediman Edward Robbins Horace B. Woodman

Hewitt Family Dinner Hosts Guests In Vassalboro

Mr and Mrs Charles A Hewitt Jr and son Charles Hewitt III and Capt Charles Hewitt of Winneganee died Sunday in Vassalboro while guests of Mrs Hewitts cousins Mr and Mrs Elliot Williams, with out of town visitors Mrs Alonzo G Fisher and daughter Barbara Fisher who teaches in Clinton.

Charles A. Hewitt Charles Hewitt Mr. Hewitt Winneganee Vassalboro Hewitt Elliot Williams Alonzo G. Fisher Woods Hole Mass Barbara Fisher Clinton

Trott Returns From Weekend Visit With Clark Family

Oscar E. Trott, employed at Charlestown Navy Yard in Boston, returned Monday after spending the weekend with his sister and brother in law, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Clark, residing on upper Washington Street.

Oscar E. Trott Charlestown Navy Yard Boston Raymond Clark Upper Washington Street

Knitting Club Hosts Luncheon at Mrs Bonney’s Home

Mrs Dean Bonney of Brunswick Road hosted her knitting club Friday with a noon luncheon. The group will meet Thursday afternoon at Mrs Charles Andrews’ home in Hardings.

Dean Bonney Brunswick Road Charles Andrews Hardings

Higgins Family Resides In Waterville After York Street Visit

Mr and Mrs Rosco Higgins and their children Helen and Warren of York street visited Waterville where son Forrest Higgins and Mrs Higgins live Forrest Higgins works in the Armour and Company office in Waterville

Rosco Higgins Helen Warren York Street Waterville Forrest Higgins

Notable Social Roundup From Bath and Nearby Towns

A Bath chronicle lists guests and residents at homes along Washington, Deering, and other streets. Notables include William De Tee’s journeys to Washington and New York, visits by Ralph O. Dale and families, and Lieut John A. Lord’s honorary Marine Museum status. Local gatherings feature Mrs. and Mrs. Cahill’s 25th anniversary supper, Eleanor Lennox’s Augusta weekend, and Pine Court Girl Scouts advancing tests.

Community Notes from Augusta Area Active Week

Mrs. Arthur L. Perkins travels to Portland due to her daughter's husband J Franklin Farnham's illness. Farnham, with pneumonia, shows improvement. Bowdoin College fraternities plan an Interfraternity Singing competition at Memorial Hall on March 12 for the Wass cup. Various residents visit Boston Augusta and Bermuda bound trips noted along with social events at Pratt street knit group details.

Arthur L. Perkins Middle Street Portland J. Franklin Farnham Deering Avenue Mr. Farnham Bowdoin College Memorial Hall Louise Shepard Melvin Leavitt Richmond

Bath Daily Life News Briefs From Local Area

Tuesday travelers visit relatives in South Norwalk and Boston. Mrs Hall improves after illness and plans spring trip to Washington. Mr and Mrs Haynes return from Florida after months away with stops in Orlando St Petersburg and Daytona Beach. Local marriages filed for Eric Schutt and Marie Wright. Conti family returns from Memorial hospital. Pasteur talk highlighted at West Bath Grange meeting.

Fred K. Sturtevant Louis Pasteur West Bath Grange

Bowdoinham Friend Frank K Jack Returns to Bath

Frank K Jack of Bowdoinham was warmly greeted in Bath yesterday after a period of poor health and a long absence from the city. The visit marked a welcome home moment among his many friends.

Frank K. Jack Bowdoinham Bath

Directors of YMCA Hold Regular Meeting

The YMCA board met for its monthly session Tuesday evening. Reports from the recording and general secretaries highlighted activities and the upcoming State YMCA Church Basketball League tournament to be hosted locally. The board welcomed hosting the state tournament and was invited to the banquet on Thursday, March 19. Attending were Charles C. Low, Edward Sewall, William H. White, Sidney L. Eaton, Alden G. Smith, J. Edward Drake, and General Secretary U. William C. Perkins.

Y.M.C.A. Board of Directors Y.M.C.A Y.M C.A Charles C. Low Edward Sewall William H. White Sidney L. Eaton Alden G. Smith J. Edward Drake U. William

Bishop McCarty To Attend Sacred Heart Circle Banquet

Portland’s Bishop McCarty will attend the Sacred Heart Circle No. 554 Daughters of Isabella banquet in Phoenix on April 19. Mrs. James E. McLaughlin chairs the event with a long committee. music and choir duties are assigned to named members. attendees are asked to notify Mrs. Jones.

Bishop McCarty Portland Sacred Heart Circle Daughters of Isabella the Phoenix James E. McLaughlin Jennie M. Allen Mary J. Cummings Addison Jones John W. Costain Frank T. Fortier Stanley M. Brown M. Worthley McPhee M. J. Reardon Ralph Gay Margaret M. Allen Eileen Jones A. Barbara Allen Delia M. Cloutier Geraldine C. McGuiggan Arline Thibeault C. Marguerite Hennessy Lorenzo J. Collins Grace Cunningham

Eagles Class May Number Thirty Five

Bath Aerie of Eagles No 875 adjourned meeting to Friday night for initiation of Edward T Whitehouse class of candidates. Class expected to reach 35, making this the largest in Aerie history and pushing total membership near 300 as applications continue through Friday evening.

Bath Aerie of Eagles Edward T. Whitehouse the Aerie

Fire destroys Dyer farm buildings in East Otisfield

A forest burning fire of undetermined origin leveled the Benjamin H. Dyer home farm in East Otisfield, causing about 15000 dollars in losses. The fire wiped out twenty bushels of potatoes, farming tools, dairy equipment, twenty tons of hay, and most furniture from modern buildings with a furnace, running water, and electric lights.

East Otisfield Benjamin H. Dyer

Debaters set to clash as Morse meets Berwick and York at Bath

Morse high debaters schedule March 20 events with Berwick academy in Berwick and agent team mete York high in Bath to debate the resolution that all U.S. citizens should receive free medical and hospital care. The column also notes a 100 year old double headed clamp nail found in Gilley’s barber shop during alterations, and local civic notices.

Morse High Berwick Academy Berwick York High Bath United States William J. Rouse Front Street J. Ross Chase Gilley

Highest single string of season at Park alleys

Sam Rogers unleashed a 149 high string at Park alleys during Tuesday Night league action, surpassing Bill Allard’s 146 mark. O M Redson's and Plant's Garage gained ground on the Elks, with Redson's and Plant's each earning eight points while Elks dropped to two. Rogers led with 149 in one session and 549 across five strings, with Arthur Pratt close behind at 520.

EBIKS Caens Baysisseta ci Tiaale Plarit Garage Plant Redlon Elks S. Rogers L. Plant O. M. Redson Ells Park Alleys Sam Rogers Maples Bill Allard Steeves' Market O.M. Redson’s Redson's Plant’s Rogers Arthur Pratt

Dutch program delights Dike P T A attendees

The Dike P T A hosted a Dutch themed evening in the North End Community club rooms drawing about 200 guests. Folk songs and decorations set a Dutch atmosphere, followed by refreshments and dancing into the night as committees received praise for organizing the event.

Dike P. T. A North End

Social Justice Topic Dominates City Council Reflections

Conti criticizes budget excesses and weak oversight as aldermen reflect on a turbulent year. Haskell cites lack of personal clashes and strong cooperation, while farewell remarks mark turnover in wards 1 through 7.

Farewell Dinner of City Fathers Sees Officials Toast Cooperation

Retiring Common Council President A John Conti urged nonpartisan city government while Langdon E Green praised cooperative ties with the police. Toastmaster Bragg urged a full time traffic officer on Front Street for the summer. The event ended after 11 with singing. Music by Henry Gediman. meal by Colonial Cafe. Attendees included most Aldermen. several council members and ward representatives were unable to attend.

Police Department John Conti Common Council Conti Langdon E. Green Govee Ofce Colonial Cafe Leo Venus Sewall Board of Aldermen Mark A. Jackson Edward M. Robbins Thatcher B. Pinkham William O. Robson Frank T. Fortier Erastus A. Jewett David S. Henderson

Funeral services for Charles V. Minott observed in Winter Street Church

Funeral services for Hon. Charles V. Minott, a leading Phippsburg citizen who helped his father build the last wooden ship rigged in the country, were held Wednesday at 2 pm at Winter Street church. Rev. Joseph O. Purdue officiated. Bearers included Oliver Moses and William Shorey, with representatives from First National Bank and Bath Trust Co. Burial followed at Oak Grove cemetery.

Charles V. Minott Phippsburg Winter Street Joseph O. Purdue Oliver Moses William 8. Shorey First National Bank J. Lester Morse William L. Skelton Bath Trust Co

Veterans Jewel Award Presented at Sanborn Viras Event

Harry E. Small of Hallowell received the 35-year veterans jewel at the Sanborn Viras observance. IOOF held the gathering Thursday evening. Presentation was by George Daley of Old Town, grand master of the Grand Lodge of Maine. Twenty-four of twenty six living past grands attended.

Harry E. Small Hallowell Staeons IOOF George Daley Old Town Grand Lodge of Maine

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