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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1935

Page

9

Tuesday Probate Court session records in Sagadahoc

Judge Glidden presided in the Sagadahoc probate court second session listing wills allowed for Melvin L Hunter Margaret Herfil Hunter Alice A Lemont Mary G Ingraham Joseph A Lemont Silas S Lemont Samuel Bates Delmar E Bates with bond for some. Petitions for probate and administrations filed include Nellie Cavanaugh Fred L Parks Flora N Main Lillius B Dunnels Agnes W Humphreys. Inventories and accounts filed include Frederick W Barron and multiple guardianship and estate accounts. license granted to sell Effie M White and conservator Leroy Cleveland.

Glidden Sagadahock Melvin L., Hunter Richmond Margaret Herfil Hunter Alice A. Lemont Mary G. Ingraham Joseph A. Lemont Silas S. Lemont Samuel Bates West Bath Delmar E. Bates Nellie Cavanaugh Bath John P. Carey Jr Fred L. Parks Phippsburg Grace L. Parks Melvin L. Hunter Howard B. Moody Lillian E. Haynes Loring D. Small Flora N. Main Archibald M. Main Lillius B. Dunnels Agnes W. Humphreys Frederick W. Barron Lawrence B. Greenwood Wilbur H. Wyman George M. Wyman William P. McAuliffe Katherine Neagle Mary F. Osborne George M. Beane Mabel MecFee Asbury Small F. P. Patten William H. White Minnie L Waldron Arthur H. Waldron Horace D Stacy L. Manwaring Gilbert Manwaring Bowdoinham Elmer F. Bailey Walter S. Bailey Perkins Mary A. Dove Everett S. Dove Mary E. Webber Chauncey B. Webber Warren A. Parris Frank W. Parris Grace Page Sampson Mary Abbie Page Maurice B. Shea N. Louise Spinney Arrowsie Effie M. White Leroy Victor Cleveland

Lobsterman Hinted as Possible Candidate in Eilsworth Race

In Eilsworth municipal race a candidate who courted locals with apples and kisses draws interest from residents who now hope a lobsterman enters the contest next. Supporters praise his friendly approach as the campaign unfolds in the small harbor town.

Eilsworth Aar

Red Cross Tuberculosis Clinic Planned in Bath

Bath Chapter of the American Red Cross voted to sponsor a tuberculosis clinic with school screen tests and skin tests for every child, followed by X rays for positives. Dr. Langdon T. Snipe will arrange for Dr. Wakefield to speak in Bath. The chapter also approved nutrition classes for relief families, funded by ERA, with Mrs. Ruth W. Henry presenting the nursing report noting busy January and February with many visits and babies in clinics.

Bath American Red Cross Red Cross Sagadahoc Block Henry W. Owen Langdon T. Snipe Wakefield Fairfield Sanatorium National Red Cross Ruth W. Henry Harry Horne Priscilla E. Colby Henry E. W. Hyde Frederick W. Humphreys Ralph G. Stetson Carolyn M. Moses Joseph O. Purdue Bernice MacDonald

Decline to Endorse Candidate for Post

Sagadahoc county Democrats opposed endorsing Hamlin for acting Bowdoinham postmaster and urged him to seek town committee backing. They favored Lynn Richardson of Richmond as sub-marginal land agent and backed returning the fishing industry in the Kennebec Valley, urging coordination with fish and game clubs. The meeting noted peace victories are harder yet longer lasting.

Simon M Hamlin Sagadahoc Democratic Committee Bowdoinham State John P. Carey, Jr Carlton Day Reed Maine Hamlin Reed Lynn Richardson Richmond Kennebec Valley Frian Reed Kennebec River

Senator Fernald argues taxes unnecessary for Maine and statesmen reform

Senator Roy L. Fernald of Waldo spoke at a Phoenix Rotary luncheon arguing Maine should avoid new taxes. He faulted a rising national debt and would reduce state spending by cutting waste, proposing a 75 member single chamber, merit based department heads, and an electric vote system for full accountability.

Roy L. Fernald Waldo Rotary Club Phoenix Maine Wilbur C. Oliver Sumner Sewall Joseph Purdue Fernald Gratz Jackson

Where's Grandma a New Comedy at Winter Street Chapel

A three act comedy drama premieres Friday night featuring Ivan Kirkpatrick as a negro houseman and Margaret Huse as wife and maid. The Blake family capers, Gretchen’s rule, Jack and Carol’s romance, and nine actors under Cecil Rowland promise strong amateur entertainment.

Grandma Winter Street Chapel Ivan Kirkpatrick Margaret Huse

Wiscasset votes for toll exemption causes big shift

At the annual town meeting in Wiscasset residents approved turning over one half of excise tax collections on automobiles to the State in exchange for toll exemption on the Carlton bridge. The plan lets residents of the Sheepscot area travel to Bath without tolls.

Wiscasset Carlton Bridge Sheepscot Bath

Boy Scout Easton Jr Joins Bath Troop as Senior Patrol Leader

Glenn H. Easton Jr of Honolulu transfers from Troop 8 to Bath Troop 53 and becomes Senior Patrol Leader. He holds the Jr Assistant Scoutmaster and Scribe roles, has earned 88 merit badges, 12 gold efficiency medals, and the eagle badge with palms. Easton’s career spans Troops 169, 9, 15, and 8 in multiple cities, and he is praised as among the nation’s top ranks in scouting.

Boy Scout Committee of The American Legion Troop 53 Glenn H. Easton, Jr Glenn H. Easton Bath Iron Works Young Easton Honolulu Bath Hawaiian Islands Boston Mass Charlestown S. C Annapolis N. Y Tenderfoot United States Patrick Pine Tree Council Lermond Glenn H. Easton Jr E. B. Lermond Harry D. Hall Commdr Am. Legion Summer Sewall Charles D. Bartlett Elver A. Stickney

Girl Scouts Present Play Monday Night Convincing Dad

The Pine Tree troop of 14 under Capt. Amber F. Carr performed the play Convincing Dad at Central church League before a 25 member audience. Inez Kennerson and Barbara Hopkins led roles as Father and Luella with other scouts in a camp setting. The event supported community service with a silver collection for the troop and plans for a March 20 cafeteria supper. The League announces a centennial play The Old Feabody Pew with all parish guests invited.

Pine Tree Troop Amber F. Carr Central Church League Inez Kennerson Luella Barbara Hopkins Phyllis Haggett Pauline Nickerson Virginia Davis Dorothea Fulton Lillian Goodwin Martha Page Betty Watson Eleanor Gasser Barbara Mank Jane Stevens Connie Morin Isabelle King Florence Hill Brookings Oregon League March Committee Owen J. Ledyard Central Church William H. Small Leonard M Lord Lula H. Turner

Mount Desert Island Mourns Van Dyke Family Loss

Friends on Mount Desert Island mourn the passing of Mrs Ellen Reid van Dyke widow of Rev Dr Henry van Dyke who died in Charleston on March 6 She and her son Rev Tertius van Dyke had close ties to Seal Harbor Southwest Harbor and Maine Seacoast Missionary work with Dr van Dyke having led many summer church gatherings The couple celebrated their golden wedding in 1931 and he died in 1933 at Princeton.

Mount Desert Island Ellen Reid van Dyke Henry van Dyke Charleston South Carolina van Dyke Seal Harbor Tertius van Dyke Southwest Harbor Maine Seacoast Dr. van Dyke Princeton

No statements by Mrs Hackett on school board election

Mrs Charles Hackett Bowdoinham Me states she has made no statements about her views if elected to the school board and warns that any differing claims are propaganda for which the speakers will be held responsible. Other local items include a gratitude fund for Sagadahoc grange, social gatherings, visitors, births, illnesses, and a church youth contest.

Charles Hackett Respy Bowdoinham MacDougal Bess MacDougal Presque Isle Clara Fogg Charles Browne Margaret Gile Helen Britt Avery Fides George Cutler A. S. MacDougal Bess MacDoual Edna Loon Richmond William Kendall Hallowell Rest Home Methodist Church Harold Curtis Bowdoin Tom Hackett Sagadahoc Freeport Maurice Ware Charlotte Blodgett L.H. Jerry A .S. MacDougal Jane Brown Charles I. C.irish Edith Wood Courtney Nealey F. S. Leathers Max Kendall Portland Carrie Kendall Mary Hatch Anson Given Sedgley Mary Heenie Richard Brown Elmer Raymond Irving Howe Stockholm Boston Frank Millay Topsnam Grange Grange Bowdeinham Topsham Grange Earl Packard Gushman Road Heffner Herbert Merrill New Jersey Edward LaRochelle

Bowdoin Grange Meets For Regular Saturday Session

Bowdoin Sagadahoc grange held a regular meeting Saturday evening at the Bowdoin Center with Ernest Carr presiding. About 25 attendees enjoyed a good program and games for the youth. Neighbors gathered at Ned Carr’s home for a earlier evening visit with ice cream and cake served.

Sagadahoc Grange Hal Bowdoin Center Ernest Carr Nednessy Central Maine General Hospita Marion Curtis John Curtis Auburn A. E. Purinton Curtis N. E. Curtis Charles Babb

Talented Woman to Assist at Services This Week

Mrs. Robinson has sung in major U S churches including Moody Chicago First Baptist Dallas and Minneapolis First Baptist under Truett Riley and Rader. She draws rapid color chalk pictures nightly and plays piano accordion as gospel songs are sung. Services run Sundays and every evening at 7 30 for two weeks except Saturdays.

United States Moody Church of Chicago R. A. Torrey Paul Rader First Baptist Church of Dallas Tex George W. Truett First Baptist Church Minneapolis Minn W. B. Riley Robinson Banks R. Robinson

St Patrick’s Day Program at Dromore Grange

Dromore grange held its St Patrick’s Day meeting with visitors from West Bath grange. Members and guests wore green, a dinner featured baked beans and a decorative cake. The program included readings on Ireland, pictures of the Blarney Stone, Irish songs, and a talk on Irish customs. The group denounced foreign made goods and urged American products.

Dromore Grange Dromore Tudsay Ralph Trask Blue Bird Hus Joseph Oliver Wallace MacDonald West Bath Grange MacDonald Dromore Annie Malcolm Humphrey Owen Elfreda Perkins Malcolm Perkins Blarney Stone Bessie Dickinson Hubert McCarty Ethel MacDonald Emma Ingalls Marion Rafael Miss Dickinson Blarney Castle Grace Dickinson Ireland Ralph Kenney Eorge Ingalls Grace Kenney Shannon Killarney St. Patrick Reading

City Council Banquet Highlights Lively Evening

Harris T. Rodick drew laughs as the so called biggest liar in North America at a Brotherhood gathering. City officials and guests including W Emery Chase Jr and Councilmen Cahoon Hart Lyden and Gediman enjoyed songs by Pres Andrews and a harmonica duet. The Phoenix venue featured a hollow square table setup, an excellent menu and praise for the organizing committee with thirty attendees.

Harris T. Rodick North America Brotherhood Rody W. Emery Chase, Jr ERA Walter G. Lyden Earl P. Cahoon Raymond M. Hart Wilmer I. Voorhees Roscoe P. McFadden Overseers of Andrews McPherson Henderson Freeman Walter L. Whitney Mahree Cahoon Arthur W Raymond C. Hart Horace B. Woodman Mark A. Jackson Thatcher B. Pinkham Sidney A. McPherson August Walter Harold W. Child Langdon Green Police Department

Gardiner Scout to Represent Troop at Silver Anniversary

Carl Gardner a Gar diner high school freshman was chosen to represent the Gardiner troop of Boy Scouts at the Silver Anniversary of Scouting in Washington D C next August selection made by troop officials and the Scout committee by combined vote.

Carl Gardner Gardiner High School Gardiner Troop Boy Scouts Washington, D. C Scout Committee

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Senter’s, Inc Ed Backer Goodyear Bill Hatch Democratic County Committee Arthur Allen BOY Scout Girl Scouts Comite France-Amerique de- Witt Hotel Andre Roman Lewiston Conservatory of Brussels Belgium Ronan Edmond Rostand Cyrano de Mrs. Robinson U. S Japan Incenses Grangers Owen Annie Bowker Jay Woburn W. McIntosh Maquoit Road R. F Clements R. I Its Bros R. F. Inverpert. Ce America Ani Opera House Katherine Hepburn Chas. Bickford Hurricane James Barton Helen Mack Eddie Cantor Stuart Erwin Betty Furness David Copperfield
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