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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1933

Page

6

Colonial bowling drive nets 14-6 win over Brunswick

Colonial Club roared to a 14-6 triumph over Brunswick to erase a 38-30 Brunswick lead and draw even at 44-44 in the four tournament standings. Al Page led Bath with a 307 series and 111 high string, while Dick Hersom added three strikes in the final six balls for a 57 pin finish.

Colonial Brunswick Boys Cribbage Brunswick al” Page Bathites Bath Clint Wilson Colonial Club Dick Hersom Park Ai” Page Reg Stacy Tommy Morrison Horace Morse Haynes Rodney Ross Mel Haggett Ross Mel Toothaker Bob Joe McCole Bath Club Morrison Sadler Haggett McCole

Winter pruning shrubs and fruits advertises pruning services

A brief classified note from H. C. Woolley of Wiscasset Maine offering winter pruning of shrubs fruits vines and grapes. The ad cites moderate cost and provides Bath telephone contact 216-4 and notes Woolley’s seven years in charge at Montsweag Farm Orchard.

Bath H. C. Woolley Wiscasset Montsweag Farm

Pulpwood Trade in Bath Faces Possible Collapse

Bath may lose its pulp wood stevedoring industry as Sagadahoc Towage Co sells its six barges leaving only the tug Pejescot. Barges go to St John N B. company may switch to Russian wood or shift port. Announcement on plans for 2025 imports expected soon. first cargo normally arrives April 1 to 10.

Bath Sagadahoc Towage Co Pejepscot Paper Co St. John Drydock Co Boothbay Harbor St. John N. B Pejepscot Boothbay Jed F. Hallowell Warren Davis Pejepspot Paper Co Portland Topsham Topsham Mills

Bath leaders oppose two banking bills in Senate

Bath Iron Works Corp and Bath Savings Institution officials led opposition to two emergency banking measures in the Senate. Hearings drew little support, with objections centered on interlocking of bank directors and potential hardships for Bath savings banks.

Senate William S. Newell W. A. Furber The Bath Savings Institution Bath Newell Page Furber Wright Savings Bank

Real Estate Transfers in Sagadahoc Registry

Real estate transfers recorded in the Sagadahoc registry include Walter L. Arrowsie to Abbie R. Weeks in Bath and multiple deed changes in Bowdoinham Georgetown Phippsburg and Topsham. Notable entries involve Howard E. Kaler to John L. Travers Ruth E. Young to George M. Darrah Florine A. Elliott to Grace Elliott King and Gertrude H. Rath to Frank B. Reazor among others.

Sagadahoc Arrowsie Walter L. Footer Abbie R. Weeks Bath Howard E. Kaler John L. Travers Ruth E. Young George M. Darrah Bowdoinham Thomas W. McGrath August Zeegars William B

Morse High Honor List Issued Friday By Principal Scott

The Morse high honor list for the period Jan 30 to Mar 17 is issued by Principal Arthur B. Scott. No senior or postgraduate earned highest honors, but three juniors, three freshmen and two sophomores attained top honors along with extensive lists of honors for other classes.

Morse Scott Arthur B. Scott Gilbert Atwood Percival Black Louise Calderwood Emma Colby Evelyn Coombs Leslie Larrabee Christine McCourt Harry Ring Cynthia Rogers Carol Stevens James Temple Dorothy Bryant Joseph Cyr Iona Anna Sullivan Ruth Brown Mary Sprague Ruth Sprague Janet Bridgham Edna Durant Dorothy Farley Margaret Gallagher Helen Green Ruth Lary Frances Miller Carroll Morse Barbara Nickerson Helen Oulton Ronald Oulton Ruth Oliver Charlotte Page Mary Phillips Bertha Presley Walter Rogers Frances Stover Madelyn Summerton Priscilla Wyman

Track Meet at Y M C A Saturday Night

A track meet between the Y M C A Colonial Club and Morse High School will be held at the Y M C A on Saturday evening April 1 at 7 pm. Officials publish official readouts of both organizations records for events including sprint, hurdles, jumps, distance, and relays.

Y. M. C. A.colonial Club Morse High School Wilbur Hagan Morse Alex Burden Haviland Torrey Warren McNeil Church League Elford Stover Ray Small George Barker Central Church Geordon Harrington Dean Bonney Frederick Rowland Winter

Bath Youth Warned on Late Hours After Night Walk

A Bath youth living near Bath-Brunswick road was arrested by Patrolman Furber Davis for night walking after leaving his club post midnight. In municipal court Judge John J. Keegan suspended sentence, urging steadier hours and less time on the streets seven nights a week.

Bath Bath-Brunswick Road Furber Davis John J. Keegan Battery H Club Keegan

Local Social Notes From Phippsburg and Bath

Mrs W B Perry left Sunday for New York for a week. Mr and Mrs F P Leavitt hosted visitors in Augusta and entertained Thomas Manning and Mrs Tyleston Oliver in Bath. Miss Marjorie Gilmore, pupil of Miss Thelma Dearing, stayed with her aunt in Bath for a recital. Numerous Bath area visits and calls are noted including Mr and Mrs J D Rogers, Mrs George Ingalls, Miss Hattie Bowker, Christine McCourt, James Chamberlain, Martin Wyman, and Hazel Feero.

W. B. Perry New York F. P. Leavitt Augusta Thomas Manning Westport Tyleston Oliver Paul Gilmore Harold Shaw Woolwich Marjorie Gilmore Thelma Dearing Bath James Chamberlain William Wyman Martin Wyman George Larrabee George Moody L. J. Feero Doris Lawrence Arrowsic Hazel Feero William Donnell William Harold Miller Rebecca Campbell Farm University of Maine I. Annis

Phippsburg Eyes Second Town Meeting On Road Funds

Phippsburg selectmen received a petition seeking a special town meeting to raise 2665 dollars to maximize state aid for road work. No warrant yet issued but expected within days to occur before April 10. Proponents argue the full state match would create local employment and reduce town relief需求.

Phippsburg

Rotary Votes Support to Playground Plan

The Bath Rotary Club hears Duncan Farrell urge an open air playground for youths aged five to 15, with goals to aid Morse High School athletics and share equipment from local schools. Ralph McDonald seeks a central site, plans include boys first then girls, plus ball games and crafts. Next week lip reading demo and officer nominations on agenda.

Rotary Club Hotel Phoenix Duncan Farrell Farrell Springfield Morse High School Ralph McDonald Bath Fred D. Hill Persis Vose Portland Priscilla Magoun Priscilla Magoun, of This City. Miss Vose William A. Furber Chester Plant Charles P. Wetherbee Bath Rotary Club

New Yorker Sends Here For His Corned Beef

Lloyd E. Steeves of Steeves Market Bath received a Bath resident order from New York for a cut brisket corned beef. The Bath customer said he could not obtain corned beef in New York to compare with Bath product. Steeves mailed the item by parcel post at once.

NEW Yorker Lloyd E. Steeves

Bowdoin Quill March issue features student works and editors

The Bowdoin College Bowdoin Quill March issue, printed by Times Co., showcases a diverse array of writings and notes from contributors. It highlights pieces by Jean Pierrot, John Stratton, Albert Davis Jr., James Bassett Jr., Will Kline, and others, with editorials by The Quilldrivers and a list of editorial and business board members.

Bowdoin Quill Bowdoin College The Times Co Anon John V. Schaffner Will Murdoch Kline, Jr James Bassett, Jr Eugene O'Neill Arthur M. Stratton Horace Albert S. Davis, Jr John V. Stratton Galsworthy le Public Francais Jean Pierrot Olla Podrida Little Theatre Philip G. Parker Donald B. Barnes Peter Quilldrivers Jean Nicolas Georges Pierrot Kline Quill America Parker Bowdoin Masque and Gown Barnes Manhattan Qui

Park Board Organizes in Druid Park Office

The Cemetery and Park board met Monday evening in Druid park. Councilman Raymond M. Haley was elected chairman, Thomas R. Huston became secretary, and Miss Mary A. Hewey was re elected clerk. Horace W. Ward was endorsed for superintendent and must be confirmed.

Cemetery and Park Board Raymond M. Haley James S. Knight Thomas R. Huston Druid Park Haley Huston Mary A. Hewey Horace W. Ward

Assessors Elect Briggs as Chairman in City Board

Edmund P. Briggs, reelected tax assessor for a three year term, was chosen chairman at the assessors organization meeting held Tuesday in the municipal building. Elizabeth A. Conley was elected secretary. Other members are Roscoe G. Bailey, retiring chairman, and Harry E. Litchfield.

Edmund P. Briggs Elizabeth A. Conley Roscoe G. Bailey Harry E. Litchfield

Winnegance Evening Workers Celebrate 81st Birthday

The Winnegance Evening Workers and guests gathered in Cottage Park club rooms on Wednesday evening last, with 21 present. Zina B. Hunt was honored on his 81st birthday with a book and a large cake presented by his daughter Miss Bessie M. Hunt. the group enjoyed a meat pie supper and desserts, and the men received Smokes as gifts.

Cottage Park Agnes Nason Laura Cutting Emma Hunt Zina B. Hunt Bessie M. Hunt P. M. Olm Winnegance Community Club Charles T. Small Robert P. Manson Roberta New York Mr. Manson Winnegance Harry Knight Emily Jordan Watertown Mass Mary Steele Squaw Club Harry C. Webber Ella Knight Carolyn Oliver Allen Brown Sabine New Meadows Joseph Charles Footer Harry P. Nason Nason Humphrey A. Owen Ralph G. and Roy Trask Alfred Nason Laura Pushard

Widow Susan Leo Dies at 84 in Bath

Susan Leo 84 widow of John Leo died Tuesday morning at 11 45 at the home of Miss Alma L Reid 23 Russell street where she had lived for over two years. Born in Portland she was a daughter of John and Susan McGlinchy and lived in Bath more than 50 years. She once ran the Central House on Center street and was a longtime member of St. Marys parish.

Susan Leo John Leo Alma L. Reid Russell Street Miss Reid Leo Portland John Susan McGlinchy St. Dominic’s Bath Center Street St. Mary's Parish

William McDonough Bath Iron Works employee dies

Thomas J. McDonough, 70, long-time Bath Iron Works employee, died Sunday after a three week illness following a paralytic stroke. A native of Ireland, he lived at 795 Middle Street and left a wife and son, Joseph A. McDonough, along with three brothers and two sisters. He was a member of the Red Men.

Thomas J. McDonough Bath Iron Works Ireland Thomas J Mary Donahue McDonough Middle Street Joseph A. McDonough Bath Philip John Hugh McDonough Bridget Donahue

Died at 91 Georgetown Matriarch Elizabeth Warren

Elizabeth C Warren 91 widow of John C Warren of Georgetown died Saturday after years of declining health and brief illness. A Georgetown native, she lived most of her life at the old homestead and was a member of the Georgetown Free Will Baptist church. Survived by son Edgar A Warren and daughter Mrs Clara C Moore of Georgetown, plus three grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday at 2 pm at the Baptist church Georgetown Center.

Elizabeth C. Warren John C. Warren Georgetown Thomas Mary Snowman Stevens Thomas Stevens MacMahan Island Harmon's Harbor Warren Free Will Baptist Church Kennebec Bath Woolwich Edgar A. Warren Clara C. Moore the Baptist Church Georgetown Center

Rev Medville MacLaughlin Dies After Month's Illness

Reverend Medville MacLaughlin of 114 Newbury Street Boston Episcopal minister and former rector of parishes in Maine and Massachusetts died Thursday at Baker Memorial Hospital after a month long illness. Born in Maine he was educated there and earned a divinity degree from Berkeley Divinity School New Haven. He led Bowdoin students at Brunswick and formed a college choir. His career included St Pauls Gardner Chester VT St Lukes Middleboro and Our Saviour Boston before funeral services at Trinity Church Saturday at 11.

Medville MacLaughlin Newbury Street Boston Episcopal Maine Brunswick Church Baker Memorial Hospital Berkeley Divinity School New Haven Brunswick Bowdoin College St. Paul’s Church Gardner Mass St. Luke's Episcopal Church Chester Church of Our Saviour Middleboro Trinity Church

Edna Blackmore Testa Obituary Noted Lewiston Native Dies

Mrs Edna Blackmore Testa 53 wife of Angela M Testa died Friday at her Lewiston home after a brief illness. A Boston native she had lived in Lewiston since 1917. Surviving husband a son Victor Testa Boston three Lewiston daughters Mrs J C Kane Miss Evelyn B Testa Miss Adele H Testa three grandchildren James R Kane Gloria and Jacqueline Testa a sister Mrs Malcolm McBryde and a brother Richard J Blackmore both of Boston.

Edna Blackmore Testa Angela M. Testa Bath Central Avenue Lewiston Boston Front Street Victor Testa J. C. Kane Evelyn B. Testa Adele H. Test

Death of Mrs Alice C Grady in East Boston

Mrs Alice C Grady widow of Maj Patrick J Grady who fell in the Spanish War has died in East Boston. A civic and church figure she lent her name to the Alice C Grady auxiliary of the Maj P J Grady camp USW V in East Boston. Capt Ronan C Grady USN formerly with Bath Iron Works recalled for his friendships.

Ronan C. Grady East Boston Alice C. Grady Patrick J. Grady Bath Iron Works Bath

Death of Mrs. Annie Saunders prompts Bucksport funeral

Edmund M. Staples traveled to Bucksport after learning of his aunt Mrs. Annie Saunders a 90 year old widow of Austin Saunders a noted shipsmith who operated in three yards during the local shipbuilding era Funeral services were held Friday at 10 30 am at her residence followed by burial arrangements announced by family members

Edmund M. Staples Bucksport Annie Saunders Austin Saunders Staples

Infant Richard Lothrop Dies at Three Months

Richard Leroy Lothrop three months old, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leroy E. Lothrop, died early Thursday at 104 Academy Street. Survived by his parents and sister Barbara Jean Lothrop.

Richard Leroy Lothrop Leroy E. Lothrop Academy Street Barbara Jean Lothrop

Edith Barter Injured in Fall Confined at Home

Morse high school freshman Miss Edith Barter remains at her parents home at 89 Dummer Street after injuring her hip in a recent fall. Her parents are Mr and Mrs Howard H Barter.

Edith Barter Morse High School Howard H. Barter Dummer Street

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Colonials Pookie Chhlone Salen Billiards M. Haggett R. Toothaker R. Ross T. Morrison J. McCole G. Churchill A. Austin Stuart White R. Reed F. Turner Day Brehaut F. Parry E. Desmond Pierce A. Smith J. Hyde Laws Brown F. Thompson Johnson A. Spear W. Skelton Naugler George E. Ramsay C. Wilson Emmons Webber D. Pierce W. Dennison Jack Larock C. Anderson E. Given Ellison Upton A. Merrill J. Hayes Nichols Meserve Bowling Colonials Imiopsc Tes Creed Wilgon Modescence Hong Oh Decent Rss Pares Iss Eehrins Hersom Sagacahoc Frederick E. Drake, Jr William P.drake Frederick E. Drake Washington Street Y.M.C.A M.H.S William Oliver Gustave Meister Rotary Park Alleys League Benny Frates Shamrocks Park Alley Baxters Willows Steeves Market Eurekas Wanderers P.C. Baxters Willows Av Eterno Steeves Market Eee Eurekas Pecan Eens Wanderers Eee Eee Farrar Sateen Crocker Melzard Cee Erste Lothrop Oliver Ets Turer T. Ham So Se Ketchum MacDonald Hugegard Pees Ender Aeer Eneses Morrison Pia McDougall Alee Plant Reese Allard Thayer R. Burns Robinson G. Lyons T. Lyons Steeves Park Board Mrs Medville M'Laughlin Richard L. Lothrop MEL Sael Beacon Street Beacon Hill State House
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