Bath Society Notes Highlight Local Clubs And Visitors
Mrs. Carroll Deering hosted the South End Contract club with prizes for Mrs. Cof fin, Mrs. Brown, and Mrs. Crosman. many members attended. Socials included dancing parties by Lieut. and Mrs. Glenn Easton for their son Glenn Easton Jr. and visits from Bowdoin College and Bath Memorial Hospital news.
Washington and Boston naval officers visit Washington couple
Capt. Albert Norris of Washington and Commander F. T. Van Auken of the Boston Navy Yard were guests of Mr. and Mrs. William S. Newell in Washington. Chester H. Totman of 457 Washington street showed interest in old coins and mentioned owning a silver dollar dated 1799.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Norris
Washington, D. C
F. T. van Auken
Boston Navy Yard
William S. Newell
Washington Street
Chester H. Totman
Colby Student Named to All Fraternity Basketball Team
W Linwood Haynes a Colby sophomore earns a spot on the all fraternity basketball team to face the freshman squad. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Harry L Haynes of 185 Water Street and a member of Delta Upsilon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Linwood Haynes
Colby College
Mr. Haynes
Harry L. Haynes
Waterstreet
Delta Upsilon Fraternity
March card party honors National Honor Society members
Miss Margaret M. S. Mackinnon hosted a Friday evening card party at 276 Washington Street with NHS members and friends. Prizes went to Miss Essie M. Crocker first, Miss Louise A. Stewart second, and Miss Helen L. Hayes consolation. Mrs. Elsie Pinson spoke at a Lisbon Falls Pioneer chapter meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret M. S. Mackinnon
National Honor Society
Washington Street
Esse M. Crocker
Louise A. Stewart
Helen L. Hayes
Elsie Pinson
Genesia
O.E.S
Pioneer Chapter
Lisbon Falls
Sewing and contract club gatherings on Washington and Bedford streets
Mrs. Lester Campbell hosted a sewing club at her Washington street home on Wednesday evening with refreshments. Mrs. Fanny Wilson hosted a contract club at her Bedford street home on Wednesday afternoon where Mrs. Leon Pennell won first prize. The clubs plan to meet Tuesday at Mrs. William Melrose’s Bedford street home for a St Patrick's Day party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll Deering
South End Contract Club
Washington Street
Nathan E. Coffin
Vivian Brown
Harry W. Crosman
William P. Hatch
William Small
Pearl Dunbar
Wellington A. Moore
Elbridge R. Wright
Chester Plant
Alfred Carpenter
Leland Mitchell
Edward Coombs
N. Gratz Jackson
Chester Roberts
Clara Coombs
Lester Campbell
Fanny Wilson
Bedford Street
Leon Pennell
William Melrose
Colby Glee Club Hosts Friday Pop Concert
Miss Margaret E Higgins and Miss Alice M Mulligan Colby college students participated in a Friday night pop concert organized by the Colby Glee clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret E. Higgins
Alice M. Mulligan
Colby College
Colby Glee Clubs
Mrs Ruth Farnham Joins Cosmopolitan Club Banquet
Ruth H Farnham of Portland formerly of this city greeted friends at the Cosmopolitan club annual banquet last Wednesday night. She had served as club president for two years and chaired the board of directors last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth H. Farnham
Portland
Cosmopolitan Club
Bath Residents Visit Flood Scenes and Notables
Capt Frank Baldwin of Boston Navy Yard stayed overnight Wednesday last week while Lieut Com E W Mills of Washington dined with Comdr Guysbert B Vroom of Garden Street Tuesday. Eileen Jones of 19 Fremont celebrated her 17th birthday on March 17 with a party planned for Saturday with 20 schoolmates. Bath figures include visits to Gardiner flood scenes, illnesses in Auburn, and several returns home from Melrose and Georgetown. The report also notes travels of Mr and Mrs Costello Hall of Woolwich to St Petersburg Florida, with daughter Mrs Edward Reed and grandchildren Millicent and Joseph Hecht accompanying them to Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Blake
Alfred Thurston
Joseph Yates
Edward Garcelon
Alex McDonald
Shrine Circus
Lewiston
Margaret Anne Robinson
Frank Baldwin
Boston Navy Yard
E. W. Mills
Washington
Guysbert B. Vroom
U.S.N
Garden Street
Eileen Jones
Addison Jones
Fremont Street
St. Patrick’s Day
Miss Jones
Morse High School
Costello P. Hall
Woolwich
St. Petersburg
Fla
Portland
Edward V. Reed
Mr. Reed
Millicent
Joseph Hecht
Sanford woman visits Morse high sister at Washington street
Miss Miriam Diggery of Sanford spent the weekend with her sister Miss Gertrude J. Diggery of the Morse high faculty who resides at 54 Washington street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miriam Diggery
Sanford
Gertrude J. Diggery
Morse High
Washington Street
Mrs Spinney Convalesces at Pine Street Home
Mrs Lena Spinney is convalescing at 82 Pine street after returning Sunday night from Maine General Hospital in Portland where she underwent two operations. Friends are invited to call on her at her home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Golder
Maine General Hospital
Portland
Scott Golder
Winship Street
Rosalind Pert
Reta Spring
Lena Spinney
Pine Street
West Point Alumni Celebrate 150th Founding Abroad
Commander Guysbert B Vroom and Lieut Thomas J Casey attended a dinner at the Falmouth Hotel in Portland with West Point alumni commemorating the academy’s 150th anniversary. Dinners were held nationwide at army posts and with officers. Col Black invited Bath naval graduates from Annapolis. After the dinner, a floor show followed by speeches broadcast from Gen Pershing and John Newell of the Bethlehem Shipbuilding Co office in Quincy Mass. Newell visited his parents, Mr and Mrs William Newell of Washington Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guysbert B. Vroom
Thomas J. Casey
Falmouth Hotel
Portland
United States Military Academy
West Point
Col. Black
Bath
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis
Falmouth
John J. Pershing
John Newell
Fore River
Bethlehem Shipbuilding Co
Quincy
Mass
William 8. Newell
Washington Street
Inauguration in Bath Opens with City Officials Elected
Monday evening inauguration proceeds as aldermen and councilmen organize. Rev Ernest Heywood offers prayer. Mayor Sewall delivers a ten minute inaugural. George M Emery Ward 3 elected president of the board of aldermen and Donald N Small Ward 5 chosen president of the council both noted for long civic service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Heywood
Wesley Methodist Church
Sewall
George M. Emery
Aidermen
Board of Highways and Sewers
Donald N. Small
Martha P. Small
Frank A. Small
Bath
Pres. Small
Joint Convention Elects City Officers in Bath
The Bath city council resumed a joint session to elect subordinate officers with one contested seat on the Cemetery and Park Board. Raymond M. Haley failed to win re‑election, while Harry E. Stetson led with 18 votes. Dr Paul A. Gregware faced scrutiny but was ultimately elected city physician after a second joint vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond M. Haley
Harry E. Stetson
Albert H. Thompson
John W. Gilmore
Haskell
Woodman
Donald D. Young
Walter L. Whitney
Emily J. Morgan Forester
Ralph A
Gregware
Pinson
Bath
Small
Gediman
Joseph I. Smith
Cemetery and Park Board
Harry FE. Stetson
Stetson
Mr. Stetson
Pres. Small
Frank H. Turner
William O. Robson
Earl P. Cahoon
Thompson
Haley
Long Bath city council lists many names and appointments
The Bath city government confirms surveyors and measurers, appoints officials, assigns committees, and funds posts after elections. Alderman Robbins joins the Board of Highways and Sewers. Robson wins a contested council seat. wages for assistant assessors, ward by ward, are set. Several appointments are confirmed. meetings set monthly with daylight saving adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred “W. ‘Quimby
Fitz Aalin
Her‘pert “S. Harris
Herbert ‘Casterwood
Harold 8. Walker
Harold ‘E. Cutting
Edward Brown
Ellsworth ‘Chandler
Mabelle Whitten
Andrew C. McAllister
John A. Presley
Fred N. Gowen
William M. ‘Adams
Frank H. ‘Beal
Selwyn ‘H. Towen Jr
Stewart V. McAllister
Merritt A. Mitchell
Malon
O. Genthner
Loraine M. ‘Price
Carroll E. ‘Davis
Louis H. Pooler
Arthur 8. Crockett
Albert J. Reno
Donald A. ‘Duncan
Joseph R. Melrose
Ralph Gay
Lewis J. Sanborn
J. Edward Drake, Jr
Praiik ©. Lowe
Leslie E. Tucker
Rolvin H. Bowie
Augustus Knowlton
Samuel Wakeman
Edward E. Morse
Arthur W. Brown
F. Earl Burgess
Rowland S. Beal
Alderman Turner
Daniel A. Bishop
J. Edward Drake
Gerald S. Atkinson
Alderman Emery
Marius H. Page
E. Page
Alderman Gediman
Eugene H. Sprague
M. Arline Gay
Charles A. Carr
Earl Daley
Turner and Woodman
Cahoon, Henderson and Legard
Common Council
Gilmore
P. M. Olm of
Kennebec Greenhouses
Open Minded View on Civic Duty and Policy
A public figure urges personal responsibility for serious thinking beyond party lines. He stresses open discussion, factual inquiry, and avoiding hush hush policies. Emphasizing science and balance in city and national matters, he reflects on a rewarding year and appreciation for re election support.
Morse High Battery Candidates Start Spring Practice
Clif Nickerson leads the pitchIng push as Morse High opens spring workouts under Coach Biak C Wilson. With Don Page and all three 1935 starting hurlers lost, candidates like Charlie Grace Georgie Sarkis and Harold Stanton vie for catching and pitching roles. Veterans Fred Gaudet and Francis Stover expected back, while infield spots await calls. Morse faces Kennebec Valley league games against Brunswick Hallowell Gardiner and Boothbay Harbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clif Nickerson
Morse
Biak C. ‘Wilson
Don Page
Bob Burgon
Wilfred Gaudet
Francis Stover
Warnie McNeil
Bob Stevens
Harry Thayer
Chaney
George Perry
Kennebec Valley
Brunswick
Hallowell
Gardiner
Boothbay Harbor
Re-electing Officials Signals Public Confidence in Government
A speaker commends voters for renewing the same leaders, expressing appreciation for the continuity. The speaker pledges to faithfully and impartially execute duties, thanking the public for the opportunity to serve another term.
High School Pupils Debate at Meeting
A school debate on socialized medicine featured freshmen and upperclass speakers from the class of 1936 and 1939. Miss Merrill argued for government assisted health care while Miss Bridgham and Miss Mulcahy defended the current system, praising doctors and warning of reduced patient freedom and research.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leah Merrill
Red Cross
Janet Bridgham
United States
Dorothy Mulcahy
Miss Bridgham
Clinton D. Wilson
City Court and Local Notices From Bath Chronicle
Judge John J. Keegan heard a toxication case in municipal court with a March 25 date set for costs. A 21 year old Bath man was ordered committed to the State hospital at Augusta after a Tuesday Aldermen meeting. George H. Jacobs, formerly at Bath Iron Works, purchased the grocery business at 74 Dummer street and the building from Charles F. MacDonald and Herbert W. Norton. Daniel S. Bennett, discharged after three days at Bath Memorial hospital for a scalp wound from a shipyard incident, remains under observation. Tonight’s Central church choir rehearsal postponed to Friday. A lobster supper is planned for next Saturday in Masonic hall. Garret club reports for Thursday card party and Ellis will hold an inspection Thursday evening with a chicken pie supper preceding it. Clarence H. Thyne of Sanford will inspect the officers and lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winter Street
Ladies’ Aid
Harry A. Walters
Walter F. Abbott
Edward B. Smith
Walter H. Bowker
Washington
D.A.R
Joseph O. Purcue
Purdue
John J. Keegan
Insare
Board of Aldermen
Bath
State Hospital
Augusta
George H. Jacobs
York Street
Bath Iron Works Corp
Dummer Street
Charles F. MacDonald
Mr. Jacobs
Herbert W Norton
Daniels
Bennett
Middle Street
Bath Memorial Hospital
Ellis
Clarence H. Thyne
Sanford
Maine West
Church League Annual Banquet Honors Saint Mary's and Beacons
The Church League annual banquet featured program selections by Grindell's Orchestra and a benediction by Rev. Ernest Heywood. Mayor Arthur Sewall presided. Elford A. Stover acted as toastmaster with awards for St. Mary's, Beacon, Elm, and Central teams, including multiple gold, silver, and bronze basketball trophies and honors for players and coaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grindell
Grace
Ernest Heywood
Arthur Sewall
Elford A. Stover
Herbie
Dido
Warren McNeil
Beacon
Donald Page
Central
Martin Eaton
Elm
Steeven John
Wilfred B. Chaney
Peoples
John Mullansy
St. Mary's
Everett Norton
Wesley
Harry Ring
Winnegance
Joseph Robinson
Winter
Robert Haskell
Adam Walsh
Bowdoin College
Clifton W. Tedford
Ernest Sarkis
John Mullaney
George Perry
William Grindell
Maurice Skaling
Arthur Sarkis
Leland Fortier
Donald Perry
Robert Footer
Oscar J. Tanguay
William Gove
Kendall Lord
Thornton Henderson
Edward McMann
George Wade
Robert Stevens
Richard Farnham
Clayton Thibodeau
George McKellar
Russell Young
William C. Perkins
Clifton Jewett
Wilfred Chaney
Edwin E. Pinson
Robert
Oliver
Arthur J. Dunton
William Gove, Jr
Willis Hall
Edward McLaughlin
Timothy C. Maney
Also Mentioned on This Page
Walter M. Potter
High Street
Glenn Easton
Glenn Easton, Jr
Katrina Nixon
Dean
Nixon
George Chisholm
Weston Hubbard
Bowdoin
Mechanic Falls
Mr. Easton, Jr
New York City
Giloria Stover
Bates E. Stover
Brunswick Road
Miss Stover
Herbert Simpson
East Brunswick
George Merrill
Charles Merrill
Kathleen Leonard
Oland Pankhurst
Auburn
Blanche Thompson
Waterville
Mrs
Raymond Bechard
Western Avenue
Myrtle Lodge
LL. O
Merrymeeting Lodge
Annie J. S. Lemont
Lucelia E. Blake
Mary S. Curtis
Lizzie B. C. Chaney
Gertrude Stewart
Jennie G. Oliver
Percival P. Baxter
Rupert H. Baxter
Edith Small
Winthrop
Ralph Small
Dummerstreet
Nantucket
Charlies Swimm
Gerry Gotvitch
Norwood
Bruce M. White
Topsham
Boston
Richard Quick
Temple
Texas
Quick
Taylor
R. Clinton McFadden
Cobbroad
William Lathrop
Worcester
The
American Radiator Co
Paul B. Wilson
David L. Wilson
Honolulu
Cuthbert B. Wilson
Baldwin Sugar Co
Kauai
M.E. Church
Aid
William Davis
William A. Coombs
Harris T. Rodick
Fred W. Quimby
Bird A. Shellenbarger
A. Catherine Shellenbarger
Ruth Shellenbarger
Albert E. Whitney
Wilfred C. Trott
D. Wylie Lemont
John O. McBean
League Room
Daniel E. Pierce
William Gillis
Mrs. Place
Memorial Hospital
Merritt Demarest
Tottenville
Staten Island
East Boothbay
Rice Bros
Mr. Demarest
Ridin
Sophie G. Greenblatt
William E. McLaughlin
Robbins Street
New London, Conn
Harry D. McLaughlin
McLaughlin
Edward Owen
William P. Drake
Leon Buck
Alfred Brinkler
Edward H. Wass
Zeta Psi Fraternity
Alpha Delta Phi
Beta Theta Pi
Psi Upsilon
Charles M. Tubbs
Barbara Tubbs
Dorothy Anlcker
Leonard Lord
Fitts Street
Elsie Innes
Beacon Street
Archie Wishart
Curtis Hughes
Whitman R. Mitchell
Frank H. Reinoeh
Roy Bradford
John Hopkins
Wilbur Hagan
Skowhegan
Hagan
Edmund Ford
Valley Road
Robert Lee Belanger
Beaumont
Leon Belanger, Jr
Edward C. Daly
St. John
New Brunswick
S. Levin
Bath Department Store
New York
New Spring
Charles H. Cahill
Mary Newell
Norman MacKinnon
Normena MacKinnon
Trudy Schoppe
Symphony Hall
Rodney E. Ross, Jr
Deerfield Academy
Rodney E. Ross
Jane Lemont
Everett
E. B. Noyes
D. A.R
Col. Dummer Sewallena
Miss Lemont
Priscilla Magoun
Green Street
F.d.hill
Walter M. Hill
Pascal
Perry Thompson
Jennie P. Brown
Thomas R. Huston
Charles Crosby
Grace Crosby
George W. Cobb
St. Marie Hospital
Justin H. Dickins
Melrose
Earle
Martha R. Bowen
Georgetown
Oscar Thornton
H. B. Allen
Bowdoinham
Alden P. Denham
Alderman Robbins
Stanley M. Brown
John E. Hughes
Sumner Sewall
John H. Williams
Council
Harold W. Child
George Baer Connard
Harry S Farrell
Josephine Fraser
Roscoe P. Higgins
Samuel Kirkpatrick
John R. McDonald
Chester A. Newell
Harry E.ring
Edward Sewall
Beélie J. Wold
Wilmer I. Voorhees
Paul A. Gregware
Alden G Smith
House of Correction
Langdon E. Green
George H. McElman
Melville L. Rice
John J. Foley
William J. Curran
Otis E. Cole
Water Street
Ralph W. Bragg
Central Maine Power Co
Maine Central Railroad
Republican
Democratic
Edward Bonelli
Robert B. Hatch
Central Church
Masonic Hall
George W. Merrill
Farber W. Davis
Leland Plummer
Morris Potter
Ralph E. Wright
Garret Club
John H. Grindell
Church League
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