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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1937

Page

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Men in Bath Churches Attend Annual Banquet at YMCA

About a hundred men from Bath church clubs gathered at the YMCA Tuesday for the annual Men’s Clubs Banquet. Rev. Charles R. Sims gave thanks, toastmaster Samuel A. Morse led greetings, and leaders from Central, Winter Street, Grace, First Baptist, Beacon, and Corliss Street churches spoke.

Churches of Bath Y.M.C.A Beason Brotherhood Beacon Street Methodist Church Charles R. Sims First Baptist Church Kennebec P. M FE Everett Pierce Grace

Bath City Award Honors For Five Year Safety Record

Bath, Maine, awarded a National Safety Council certificate for a second straight year without a fatal motor vehicle accident within city limits. Bath was the only Maine city among over 1,100 entrants. council hosts a New York banquet with governors and six other top safety cities. Bath also won the 1935 contest. St Mary’s edged Chestnut Street M E in the state church tournament finals 28-25 at the Y M C A gym with a 52-40 semifinal win over Mont Holy Trinity.

Bath National Safety Council Maine Waldorf New York Paul Vo. McNutt Indiana Philippines C. H. Watson St. Mary's Chestnut Street M. E Portland Bath Boys Mont Holy Trinity Saco Hammond Street Bangor Bath Y. M. C. A Chestnut Charlie Stover Lomac Forest City Johnny McDonald Harold Bombard Steve St. Laurent Bob Footer Bombard Fortier

Yankee A Threat as Contender for Defense Honors

The yacht Yankee under owner Frank C Paine and designer Gerard B Lambert unveils major changes to challenge Ranger and Endeavour in the America's Cup defense. The 86 ft 3 in waterline sloop gains a knockabout rig with forward moved mast and larger mainsail, a single big headsail, and a new simplified backstay. Led by Paine and Lambert, the plan aims to prove Yankee faster despite Ranger's apparent edge.

Yankee Gerard B. Lambert Frank C. Paine Harold Vanderbilt Ranger Lambert T. O. M. Sopwith Paine Lambo Park Avenue Clinton H. Crane Halvard

Cosmopolitan Club Elects New President At Annual Meeting

The Cosmopolitan Club elected Mrs Paul G Boudreau as president succeeding Mrs Gardiner R Deering who did not seek re election. Officers include Mrs William Dennison first vice president, Miss Marcia Moulton treasurer, Miss A Elizabeth Colby secretary, and a slate of directors led by Mrs Gardiner R Deering with three year terms. The banquet preceded the vote as members urged involvement across club departments.

William R. Freetiinnce Marion Hill Paul G. Boxudikian Cosmopolitan Club Gardiner R Deering Edwin H. Given Wakefield Mass Deering Bagdikian William W. Dennison Carl Y. Kennedy Marcia Moulton Paul L. Boudreau A. Elizabeth Colby Christine C. Curtis Uline Wold Given Baegdikien Bath Bardikien Carl. Preree Gratz Jurkson Aliwr F Norris Frederius Humphress Mis Marjerie Lioop Mish Tanee AX Baek Tim Hospitaitt Nu Howard Bates Mirrtel Steen Abe Khrel HiGseky Ieee Ratian Jess BP Wilson Some G. Civertlatt Dfney Agl Crardiner RO Deerin Bendikion Pierce Hote Allee EF Jehpeemeth Il Zu W Deerite Toenser Club Dle Tut Tae Rachid

Triplets Born at Bath Memorial Hospital

Triplets a son and two daughters were born Tuesday at Bath Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Morris H Cohen of 10 Old South Place. Dr Joseph J Smith served as attending physician.

Bath Memorial Hospital Morris H. Cohen Old South Place Joseph J. Smith Ae Ee

Maine Odd Ladies Meet With Myrtle Lodge on Friday

The Maine government LL. O of S. O. L. held its quarterly session with Myrtle Lodge No. 8 drawing 53 attendees from Auburn Fern Portland Lewiston Brunswick Waterville. Officials named memorial plans for June in Brunswick and Past Ladies night set for May. A dinner and supper were served by lodge committees and funds were collected at an apron table.

Odd Fellows’ Hall Maine LL. O of S. O. L Myrtle Lodge Auburn Fern Portland Lewiston Brooks Lewiston Pine Cone Hyacinth Merrymeeting Brunswick Fort Halifax Waterville Nellie Hunt Blanche Simpson Merrymeeting Lodge Clara Collins Lewiston Brooks Lodge Myrtle Lucy Perry Eva Atwood Zeuleika Kingsbury Ida Oliver Edith Nash Annie J. S. Lemont Bath Velma Neilson Ethel Abbott Elsie M. Alexander Mary S. Curtis Bertha Cullinan Alice G. Larock Lydia Bendix Addie Murray Oakland Gertrude Stewart Lizzie B. C. Chaney Grace Sylvester Georgia E. Wilson Westbrok Alice Peterson Secreyaes Reuler Wilson Alice Soule Carrie Hilton

Ferry Aquidneck to Undergo Bath Iron Works Repairs

The ferry Aquidneck, damaged by fire at South Portland last Thursday, will be repaired at Bath Iron Works. Archibald M. Main said the process will take about a month and delay trial trips originally planned for this week. Significant interior damage includes saloon, cabins, insulation, and large port side windows. Estimated damage likely between 14000 and 20080 dollars.

Aquidneck South Portland Bath Iron Works Corp Archibald M. Main Bath Tron Works Corp Mann

Alderman Williams Robson Ward Travels 120 Miles to Attend Meetings

Robson Ward, an alderman, travels about 120 miles for each city council meeting. He works for New England Telephone and Telegraph and is currently at Rangeley. Heavy snow blankets the Phillips to Rangeley route, with four feet reported. He left 32 Western Avenue at 4 am Tuesday to return Friday night.

Alderman Williams Robson New England Tel. & Tel Cocas Foremar Rangeley Phillips Western Avenue Tzescue Eos

City government holds Monday night election of officers

The 90th city council met without Mayor Arti Sewall due to convalescence. Alderman Bragg won the presidency of the Board of Aldermen 9 to 9, while Legard defeated Donnell for Common Council president, and several incumbents were re elected or declined. The joint convention lasted 50 minutes with unanimous ballots for key posts including Gilmore clerk and Robson treasurer.

Arti Sewall Frederick E. Drake Edgar B. McCausland Ralph W Brags Board of Aldermen George M. Emery Bragg Emery Forest C. Legard William T Donnell Common Council John W. Gilmore Elbridge R Wright Earl P. Cahoon George J Goodwin John T. Dwyer Ralph A. Piikham City Forester Sewall Divvid L. Wilson Central Church Rumsey Iy Andy Moreh Pres. Emerys Nane Haskell William O. Robson Emerys Ralph W. Bragg Mr. Legard Horace B. Woodman Frank H. Turner Charles T. Small, Jr Wiliam T. Donnell Wright Harris T. Rodick Mr. Donnell Rodick Fortier Donald D. Young Turner Walter L. Whitney Robson Finnly J. Morgan Commaiman Woodman Harold W. Child Hiskell John A Lord Uss.n Civ Knox & Lancoln Payhead Councilhitetie Allure Thatcher Pinkham Imies BC Parks of Board of Woodmay Haskell Charke Pink- Praiy Council

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