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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1935

Page

5

Wiscasset Town Meeting Highlights and Local News

Wiscasset held its annual town meeting at Red Men's hall with wide turnout. Elections named A W Keirstead clerk, Le on Grover White Hawes treasurer Sewall collector Sewall, and others. The town voted toll exemption at Carlton bridge and to discontinue Birch Point bridge for vehicles, continue Lowelltown and Birch Point schools, and approved several appropriations including for common schools library and fire services. Updates cover a range of civic groups, a Boy Scout formation, weddings, birthdays, church activities, and local appointments.

Wiscasset Red Men's Hall Alvin W. Keirstead Frank H. Gray Charles S. Sowder A. W. Keirstead Leon H. Grover James E. White Herbert W. Hawes Samuel J. Sewall Charles 8. Sewall Fred W. Blagden Carl H. Boudin Fred A. Soule A. H. Dodge C. C. Blagdon Grace G. Albee Norris A. Miller Carlton Bridge Birch Point Lowelltown Wiscasset Public Library

Three Hungry People Wins Bowdoin Play Contest Prize

John V. Schaffner, 25, earned first prize of 30 dollars for Three Hungry People in the Bowdoin Masque and Gown one act play contest held last week in Memorial hall. Paul Welsh, 37, took second prize of 20 dollars for Asylum and also won best actor prize. Miss Nella Barber received best actress prize. Judges were Professors Stanley P. Chase, Robert P. Tristram Coffin, and Newton Phelps Stallknecht.

John V. Schaffner Bowdoin Memorial Hall Paul Welsh Nella Barber Stanley P. Chase Robert P. Tristram Coffin Newton Phelps

Circuit Epworth League Organized in Bath Region

About 100 youths from Bath area Methodist churches gathered at Beacon Street Church last Wednesday to organize the Merrymeeting Circuit Epworth League. The evening featured supper, music by local youths, devotions, and a talk by Clifton Tedford on teamwork. Officers include President Carl P. Meister Secretary Beth Trott and Treasurer Carroll Morse.

Bath Beacon Street Epworth League Herbert Henderson William Gove Clayton Holden Gove Elizabeth Dorr Boothbay Harbor Charlotte King Wesley Church Marion Talbot Doris Crocker Rebecca Miller Florence Tait Samuel Morse Clifton Tedford Forest L. Littlefield Merrymeeting Circuit Epworth League Carl P. Meister Beacn Street Church Beth Trott Carroll Morse Beacon Street Church William J. Craft Clinton Pratt Carl T. Meister Edward St. Martin Hermon W. Crooker Irving C. Varney George Wallace Leland S. Plummer Wilbur H. Crooker William Armstrong Carl Y. Kennedy D. Leroy Lord Charles T. Henderson

Text Books Purchase Delayed for a Time

The Board of Education postponed a $5,000 text book purchase until the city council accepts the budget. Books in several schools are worn and replacements are needed as spending has fallen below earlier levels. Blair C Wilson offered to coach the high school baseball team gratis, and Roll of accounts No 1 for $768.84 was approved for payment. The board also honored retiring member Miss Frostina E Marston for eight years of service, noting she missed one regular and one special meeting.

Board of Education Blair C. Wilson Frostina E. Marston Florida Augusta Skelton Spear Smith

Motorists Cause Delay For City's Street Cars

A rising number of drivers park on street railway tracks causing passenger delays and missed appointments. Truck and pleasure car operators share the nuisance, blocking tracks in business and residential areas and showing little regard for trolley passengers.

California Exposition Opens at Balboa Park

A reader describes Balboa Park in San Diego as a vast, shaded 1400 acre setting for the California Exposition opening May 29. The project involves at least a billion dollars in public works and offers views over the city, bay, and Point Loma.

California Marcia E. Kennerson la Jolla Calif The Independent Balboa Park San Diego Loma Broad Pacific

Sagadahoc Probate Court Buys First March Term

Judge Walter S. Glidden presided over the Sagadahoc probate court session. Will allowances, administrations granted, inventories filed and allowed, accounts settled, petitions granted, and many estates listed for estate actions and appointments across Bath West Bath Woolwich Phippsburg Topsham Georgetown Richmond and other towns.

Walter’ S. Glidden Sagadahoc Lydia Littlefield Galt West Bath R. Thornton Antoinette F. Barker Bath Frank A. Barker Boston Mass Clara A. Abbott Charles C. Low Daisy B. Wilson Woolwich Frank J. Glassnap Minden Conn Lydia L. Gait Arthur J. Dunton Lillias B. Dunnels Agnes W. Humphreys John H. Stacy Phippsburg J. Arthur Stevens Clara E. Hinckley Georgetown Jacob P. Lewis Delina Pepin Delina Pepen Topsham Joseph Roy Brunswick Selon F. Williams Hazel V. Sheldon Rachel B. Dunning Richmond Bath National Bank Roland Smith Ruby Hearn Smith Lewis B. Smith Martha B. Bridge Amelia Hartford Harry W. Douglass Guardian William E. Rowe Charles E. Rowe Georgie S. McHeffey Inez Ingalls Rothwell Herbert L. Grinnell Herbert L. Grinnell, Jr James A. Colby Alice J. Colby John W. Hunt Alonzo F. Hunt George W. Naugler Chrystal N. Naugler Rufus D. Moulton Parker N. Moulton Melville H. Blackwell Amos K. Butler Albert H. Shaw J. Edward Drake William S. Shorey George P. Davenport Martha E. Shaw Marguerite Maxson Russell Scott Wimard Maxson Bridget T. Wagner Edward R. Hanson Allen F. Wheeler Elizabeth Walker Purinton Mary A. Goodwin Elon Blair Charles A. Blair George M. Stinson Freeman A. Trott Novella J. Trott William W. Robinson Ann Mary Robinson Elizabeth Jane Alexander Humphrey Mallett Marion B. Wade Ella G. Odiorne Susie B. Johnson James H. Goddard Charles C. Benedict Oliver Moses Rupert H. Baxter Susie A. Johnson Ralph O. Johnson Lisbon Falls Harriet E. Kane Oscar B. Ingalls Edward W. Bridgham Gardiner R. Deering Lina G. Sewall Gordon Berry Baldwin P. Snipe Arrowsie Frank H. Snipe Walter L. Richardson Owen A. Richardson Gerald Pearl Whittier Gerald Pearl McNeill Pownal State School Francis L. Morrell Francis L. Mowo

Three mill stones found in Westbrook prompt mill inquiry

Three old mill stones unearthed in Westbrook spur questions about a historic grist mill in the area. No local memory confirms a mill stood there, leaving researchers to search records for evidence of such a facility.

Westbrook

West Bath Pancakes and illness mark town notes

West Bath observes widespread illness with flu and bronchitis among pupils and residents. Evelyn Perkins Battens bron chitis while several teachers and students miss school amid ongoing infections. Local social updates include visits, travel to Lewiston for a minstrel show, and family milestones at Bath Memorial hospital with two newborns and a 13th birthday.

Evelyn Perkins H. Dorman Perkins West Bath Clarice Whittier Berry’s Mill Lewiston Rena Whittier Carrie Ward Ralph Wright Ernest Purington Topsham Grange Hall Grange Joseph W. Larrabee Emily Larrabee Edward Jenks Grace Waterman Dorothy Waterman Charles C. Chesley Chesley Dorothy Estes Ose Marie Wright Caribou Percy E. Holbrook Meadowbrook Road Freeport Hospital Nan Brown Portland Llewellyn D. Rogers Bath Eugene R. Brown Deering Street Alfred B. Snow Trufant Horace W. Ward Paul M. Olm J.everett Mayo Lowell Littlefield American Red Cross Berry’s Mill Road Warren Everett Fletcher A. Waterman Foster's Point Bath Memorial Hospital Audrey Ann Frank R. Durant James B. Lemont Lemont Sanford’s Crossing J. Bazin Lemont, Jr

Beacon Street Church Draws Large Male Attendance

The Beacon Street church Brotherhood meeting led by Rev. Harley A. Shattuck noted strong male turnout, with over a third of attendees from men’s groups. Daniel MacDonald spoke on seacoast missions and his mission boat work, then indoor baseball saw Shattuck’s Ducks beat MacDonald’s Bullfinches 9 to 6. Charles Senderson homered in the eight, after Sam Morse’s two-bagger. Next meeting set for March 2.

Beacon Street Harley A. Shattuck Brotherhood Henry M. Powers Elmer Norton Daniel MacDonald Seacoast George Wallace John Williams Mr. Shattuck Ducks Charles Senderson Sam Morse

Acadia Lodge Plans for Large Meeting

Members of Acadia lodge Knights of Pythias plan a large gathering Thursday evening at the new Pythian temple when two candidates will receive the rank of Knight. A special luncheon and a surprise await attendees asBath Pythians are invited to attend and enjoy the event. The Post Office Department rescinded a prior order closing Broad Cove in Lincoln county, with several offices listed to close on March 30 and name changes including Towle California to Baxter and Maggie to Kaylong in West Virginia.

Acadia Lodge Knights of Broad Cove Lincoln County Pleasant ~Valley Mont Lawrence Okla Warren Nekoma Ill Celina and Lorne Minn Evona Ansonville Lloyd Towle Calif Baxter Maggie W. Va Kaylong

Dromore Farm Bureau Holds All Day Session in Winneganee

Dromore Farm Bureau met in Winneganee Community House on Wednesday of last week to discuss Restoring Old Furniture. Mrs. Annie Lemont presided over a morning business meeting. Elmer F. Campbell spoke in the afternoon. Members planned a card party for March 21 and a future meeting on April 3 titled Making the House Homelike.

Nate Rines Maurice Lint Chestnut Street William ©. Hubbard Mr. Rines Civic Club Roger McGrath Portland Athletic Association of the Academy Congregational Vestry Rut Jones Grace Bean Joanna Evans Barbara Sherman Martha Haskell Virginia Caton Eva Rines Phyllis Lewis Ruth Thompson Marion Rines Emily Chisam Harriett Jackson Cora Bean Dorcas Walter Serle George Lincoln Mr. Lincoln Chest Pendleton Lewis Tarrana Dromore Farm Bureau Winneganee Frank A. Hodgdon Elmer F. Campbell Annie Lemont Bureau Eleanor Drake Elizabeth Mayo Florence Morse Esther McCourt Emily Williams Bess Manson Anne Deering Eva Rogers Association Thatcher Pinkham Elisha Bridges Martha Morse Thomas Totman Mr. Campbell Hortense Welch Lewiston Aletha Campbell Evelyn Beals Louise Mayo Clara Oliver

West Bath Grangers Have Fine Program

Attendance reached 82 at the West Bath Grange meeting in the grange hall. With officers absent, James A. Thurston stood as overseer and Mrs. Herbert Simpson as Pomona. The agenda included a dance Friday March 22, and a program next Monday by Carver's Tops ham orchestra with light refreshments. The Monday program featured songs, parodies, a reading, a discussion on gymnasiums in public schools and transport costs, a tongue twister, a scenic tableau, and a closing Auld Lang Syne.

West Bath Grange Annie Laurie Blue Lover Leon Genthner Fred K. Sturtevant Olney C. Perry Edward Jenks David S.S. Henderson Harold E. Freeman George R. Booker Charles B. Doyle Herbert Simpson John M. Howe Everett G. Lemont Hugo Sandelin, Jr Dorothy Waterman Helena Hadley Brunswick Barbara Freeman

Obituary: Charles T. Mains 72 Bath native painter

Word has been received of the death of Charles T. Mains 72 native of Bath in Roxbury Massachusetts Monday March 4 He was born in Bath son of the late William H and Lois Fish Mains A painter by trade he worked in Massachusetts before returning in the late 1920s to Bath to paint yachts at Bath Iron Works He leaves a widow three sons and a daughter Requiem high mass was sung at St Johns church in Roxbury last Thursday and interment was in New Calvary cemetery.

Charles T. Mains Bath Roxbury Mass William H Lois Fish Mains Massachusetts Bath Iron Works St. John’s Church New Calvary Cemetery

Funeral Services Held for Ivory L. Hall 61

Ivory L. Hall, 61, former resident, died suddenly March 9 in Waco Texas. Born January 24, 1874 in Vinalhaven, he worked for The Texas Co. from 1912 to 1923 and later with Barton Manufacturing Co. in Waco. Survived by sons Luther C. Hall of New York and Richard C. Hall of Greenfield, Massachusetts. Funeral held Wednesday in Vinalhaven.

Ivory L. Hall Waco Texas Vinalhaven Mr. Hall Bath The Texas Co Barton Manufacturing Company Moses and Judith (Colburn) Hall Luther C. Hall New York Richard C. Hall Greenfield Mass

Phippsburg Notes Include Local Visit and Fine

Miss Cora Campbell and John E Blaisdell traveled to Kittery and Belmont to visit relatives. The Phippsburg board of selectmen met with Owen Richardson chairing. other members were Willian R Bowie and James Lester Morse. Howard Holden, Bangor aviator, paid a $1 fine plus costs in Bangor municipal court for flying without a state license, the first such case in Maine.

Cora Campbell John E. Blaisdell Kittery Belmont Mass Blaisdell Albert Brown Mr. Brown Grace Parks Board of Selectmen Owen Richardson Willian R. Bowie James Lester Morse Howard Holden Bangor Maine

Woolwich Social Round Featuring Pioneers and Local Notables

Mrs Anna Soule hosted Woolwich in Wiscasset with guest of honor Mrs Plinette Allen pastor of Moatsweag Baptist Church. The Pioneers at Hillcrest Manse entertained with an attendance contest planned for Lent and a structured ship the good ship Friend Ship named for Roberta Hathorne. Various locals including Bruce Dickson Melvin Soule Clyde Leavit and others attended. Bruce Steadman infant son Bruce Steadman returned home from Memorial hospital and plans for redecorating church noted. Community events include Good Will club, Ladies Auxiliary sewing, and a fish chowder gathering with St Patrick decor. A No 6 schoolhouse supper funds church redecorating and plant sales by Carrie Wing.

Hodgdon Boothbay Harbor Gerald Sherman Reginald Riley Kenneth Lincoln Maurice Pendleton Edward Evans Charles Sowder Portland Lee Gorham Birch Point Harry Donnell Bath Chicago Coyne Electric Engineering School Thomas McLaughlin Memorial Hospital Damariscotta Westport St. Philip's Church Vera Quinnam White Elephant Club Federal Street Wesley C. Day Horace Augusta Daniel R. Sortwell Boston Randall Cummings Edgecomb E. Fred Albee Wiscasset J. D Charles H. Plumstead Treas Charles E. Cowley Sidney G. Evans Alex G. Grover Chester H. Pendleton S. S William Averill J. S Lee Porter Frank B. Adams Benjamin H. Adams D. Edgar Badger Ira Redonnett South Bangor Redennett General Motors Co Anna Soule Plinette Allen Moatsweag Baptist Church Woolwich Allen Thomas Dickson Walter Leavitt Leon Grover Roberta Leon and Bernard Blanche Grover Marcia Bailey Alton Berry Anna Paul and Alton, Jr Rachel Hunnewell Arthur Williams Maurice Hathorne Roberta Hathorne Laughlin McInnes Pearl Nelder Carrie Hodgdon Brye Sutter Eleanor Newman Getchell Montsweag Church Elsie Bailey Bernette Bailey Dorothy Getchell Marjorie Lewis Forest Baker Bruce Steadman Wiscasset Highway Clara Head St. Petersburg Fla W. F. Kennerston William Gould Millard Hanson, Jr Monmouth Phyllis Gilpatrick Bath Memorial Hospital Fred Rice C. P. Hall Good Will Club Ladies’ Auxiliary Ann Dodge William Robson Henry Cooper George Burhart West Somerville Edward V. Reed Jay Gould Bailey Miss Spaulding Orono Nequasset Farm Bureau Grange Hall Fred King North Woolwich Sagadahoc Ferry Grace Preble Day’s Ferry

Lenten Services to the Woolwich Union

The article notes the first in a five part Lenten service series to be held on Thursday at the Woolwich Union for Christian Service with continued coverage on page five.

Woolwich Union For Christian Service

Fireside Forum Meets At Hillcrest Manse For Real Adventure

A Fireside Forum gathering at Hillcrest Manse on Monday night March 11 enjoyed games music and an inspiring message Real Adventure led by Mrs Harold Woolley. Upcoming gathering announced for March 18 with Mr and Mrs Newman Getchell and Richard Hunnewell leading.

Hillcrest Manse Harold Woolley Newman Getchell Richard Hunnewell Walter Leavitt Wiscasset Harvey Bailey

Correction notice on Woolwich town meeting results

The Indep endent corrects last week's report stating Harvey A. Henderson was re elected to the Board of Selectmen by three votes over James F. Dunton. Henderson received 110 votes and Dunton 107 votes.

Woolwich Harvey A. Henderson Board of Selectmen James F. Dunton Mr. Henderson Mr. Dunton

Also Mentioned on This Page

Organ Society Harris, Jackson Ella Dunton Charlies SS. Sowder C. J. DiPerri Parker B. Stinson Roy Dickinson Raymond Quinnam Roland Tarbox Clayson Lewis Alton Smith Shore Newcastle Charle S Metcalf Paul Simpson John Lewis Franklin Fairservice Parker Fowles Dorcas Club Betty Jean McFadden Auburn Frank Frye Lincoln Academy Maxine Carleton Betty Richardson Phyllis Bryant Audrey Mayo Ruth Dickinson Elizabeth and George Donald F University of Maine Bacteriology Dept Clements Bros.’ Farms Winterport Circuit OF Epworth League Methodist New Society Richard C. Owen Post American Legion Saco Legionnaires Glidden West Bath Grangers Charles T, Mains Roxbury, Mass No. 6 Carrie Wing John Savage Pratt Corner Community Club Murphy's Corner James Dunton Edward Shaw Nellie McDonough Arthur Willians Montsweag Buxton Buxton Medicine Company Abbot, Village, Maine
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