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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1932

Page

7

Depression party at Morse High School honors society

Morse high school National Honor Society held a mood themed event in the cafeteria and gym under committee leadership. Students wore somber costumes, prizes were awarded for funniest and most depressing outfits, and a business meeting preceded games and refreshments.

Morse High School National Honor Society Orse High School Beatrice Jenkins Omah Trott Howard G. Bates Anne Quinn Merritt A. Mitchell Helen L. Hayes Eugene G. Ingalls Nathan W. Watson Roberta B. Hathorne Gorham Normal School Merritt A. Mitchell Pres. Ingalls

Winnegance fill project awarded to Woolwich firm

A joint meeting of the State Highway Commission City of Bath Town of Phippsburg and Sagadahoc County approved awarding F W Carlton Woolwich the fill and spillway contract for Winnegance. The project must be completed within 120 working days from April 20 with site work starting soon and a revised plan adding a north side sidewalk and a wider 22 foot roadway.

Winnegance State Highway Commission City of Bath Phippsburg Sagadahoc Commission Augusta F. W. Carlton Woolwich

Miss Bowker Visits Easter Vacation Home

Miss Eileen G Bowker a second year student from Nassan Institute Springvale is spending Easter vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs Afton C Bowker of Eastlane. She arrived Friday night and will return next Sunday.

Eileen G.bowker M. H Nassan Institute Springvale Afton C. Bowker Eastlane

Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge Observes 51st Anniversary

Queen Esther Rebekah lodge marked its 51st anniversary in the Odd Fellows hall with nearly 180 attendees including delegates from Anchor lodge Portland and Columbia lodge Woodfords. A banquet featured a ham salad meal, flowers from Kennebec Greenhouses, and a procession led by Bobby and Luise Carver. a staged "Modern Sewing Society" play followed, plus a varied music program and a closing note by Mrs. Georgie Pierce.

Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellows Hall Anchor Lodge Portland Columbia Lodge of Woodfords Rebecca M. Roger Richmond Beulah Lodge Auburn Charlotte Syphers of Crrnich Rebekah Assembly of Maine Rogers Frances Wilson Emma Jacobs Lois McKeiver Noble Emma Tibbetts Susanna Congdon Elizabeth Pepper Large Massachusetts Carolyn Thompson Noble Grand Queen Escher Rebekah Sarah Munsey Eva Helah Harriet Huggard Nellie Lord Annie Colby Harriet Bunker Noble Grands Emma Copeland Frances Burden Lodge Georgia Pierce E. Melvin Pratt Foster and Shirley Eula Morang Franklin Wright Modern Sewing Society Hayward Woolwich Harriet Haggard Knowall Bobby Louise Carver

Easter Program at Corliss Street Church Concert

The Corliss Street church Easter program Sunday evening featured Ruth Watson as chair and Edith Wallace Maude Wright and Pearl Campbell on the concert committee. The program included orchestral pieces vocal solos recitations a piano duet and a Christ in the cross theme with multiple student performers and a concluding announcements segment.

Corliss Street Ruth Watson Edith Wallace Maude Wright Pearl Campbell Campbell Charles H. Berry John Loring Hart Eosete Phyllis Haggett George Damone Doris Mains Junior McPherson Barbara Jenkins Jennie Croteau Beulah Pratt ANK Ggg Helen Coffin June Stover Harriet Plant St Erriers Francis Coombs Yvonne Damone Ehencaceen Ann Bruce Wright Betty Coombs Ewer Madeline Oliver Mary McCabe Ruth Clark Eleieiers Paul Daley Edward Plant Clarice Berry Robert Richard Coombs BUC UT Edith Crocker Alice Mitchell NICO Tienen Charles Coffin Laura Coffin Cross of Christ Mrs. Bragg Gomes Troy Eeceseok Te Uae

South End P.T.A. Holds All Day Session

South End P.T.A. met in its rooms at 488 Washington street hosting by Mrs. Charles D. Perry and Mrs. Edward Brown. A noon dinner offered baked beans and pie followed by an afternoon business meeting. Plans were made for a card party at Mrs. J. Albert Redlon’s home. The group voted members may use card tables if they replace damaged ones. They mourned the March 21 death of member Mrs. Samuel M. Jordan. A new all day session is planned for next Tuesday with hosts Mrs. Carroll A. Deering and Mrs. Arthur C. Lemont.

South End P. T. A Washington Street Charles D. Perry Edward Brown J. Albert Redlon Lemont Street Samuel M. Jordan Phena B. Cutting South End Carroll A. Deering Arthur C. Lemont

Talk on Osteopathy at Central Men’s Club Meeting

The Men’s Club of Central Church held a parish house gathering with an oyster stew served by Edward J. McMann, Harold Brown, and Rev. David L. Wilson. President Maurice Haynes led a brief business session before David Rich introduced Dr. H. B. Duce who spoke on Osteopathy and fielded many questions. The next meeting is slated for April 12 under Edmund Briggs.

Central Church Edward J. McMann Harold Brown David L. Wilson Maurice Haynes David Rich H. B. Duce Edmund Briggs

Baxter to Speak on Hopi Indians at Grace Church

Hon. Rupert H. Baxter will be the main speaker at the Grace Church Men's club Thursday after the semi annual steak supper. He will discuss the Hopi Indians of Arizona, a topic gaining interest with the recent uncovering of ruins in that territory. Supper served promptly at 6 30 by committee members Carroll Watson William Adams Roland F Hill and Everett

Rupert H. Baxter Grace Church Men's Club Baxter Arizona Carroll Watson William Adams Roland F. Hill Everett

Miss M Edna Hallowell Returns for Vacation Visit

Miss M Edna Hallowell a Danforth teacher arrives for a two week vacation with her parents Capt and Mrs Jed at 7 Oak Street. She arrived Saturday and will spend time with family before returning to teaching duties.

M. Edna Hallowell Danforh Jed Ae Oak Street Hallowell

Bowdoinham News Roundup Brisk Winter Storm and Social Notes

Bowdoinham residents report visits from Portland to Bowdoinham and surrounding towns. A winter storm caused heavy drifts, with a failed snow plow delaying clearance. Local 4-H groups hosted a gathering at Broad Acres farm, and fires and farm activity were noted at Long Branch sheep farm. Several meetings, visits, and a marriage announcement near Waban, Massachusetts, are recorded among town events.

For Sale Horses and Harnesses in Richmond

Two work horses in good condition weighing 1100 to 1800 pounds each for sale with harnesses included. Contact HL Tarr in Richmond.

Tarr Richmond

Bridge Club Meeting Noted With Helen Britt

The Thursday Bridge club met with Helen Britt. Dinner was served at noon.

Helen Britt

East Bowdoin Ladies Aid Meeting Highlights Charity Patchwork

The East Bowdoin Ladies Aid met at Mrs. H. K. Adams home with 12 attendees. The group opened with prayer and Bible verses, then worked on patchwork squares for a neighbor who lost a home in winter. Next meeting set for April 7 at Mrs. Ernest Carr's home.

East Bowdoin H. K. Adams Ernest Carr Lester Nelson Brunswick John Carter Mr. Carter Alabama Carter Springfield Mass Charles Babb L. C. Starbird Irving Clough Chelsea Henry Woods Baypath Institute Grant Woods Enterprise Grange Richmond Sagadahoc Grange Bowdoin Center Clyde Starbird Bowdeinham

Coomb's High School Valedictorian and Local Updates

Berton Curtis chosen valedictorian at Coomb's high school and son of Ernest and Mrs. Curtis. Mr. Crawford, master of the State Grange, guest of C O Purington. Evelyn Heath recovered from measles and bronchitis with Dr I C Irish as attending physician. Josephine Temple attends ground school and has not missed five terms. Temple siblings Bertha Virginia Mildred and Milton ill with measles. Mrs. Sarah Temple and daughter from East Orange N J visited Mary Heath. Pauline Jenkins healing well after a broken wrist. Road school closed Friday March 25 for Easter vacation. Irene Millay welcomed back to class after illness.

Herbert Given Linwood Rideout Lewiston George Hamilton Hamilton Long Branch Farm H. 8 Dodge Sagadahoc Fertilizer Co C. P. Curtis Broad Acres Farm Young Ladies Merry Workers 4-H Bowdoinham Boys Smalley James Brown Hulse Corner C. H. McEwen J. F. Mulligan Portland I. C. Irish Turner H. L. Irish B. B. Douglass Richmond Wilbur Allen Lambert Harry Mosher Wiscasset P. C. Nealey Bowdeinham Waban Mass Benjamin Adams Virginia Reynolds Robert Mildred Adams George Reynolds West Hartford Conn Henry Woods Springfield Sarah Heene Bangor Betty Merchant Boston Virginia Hope Flood Fairfield John McCart Massachusetts Clifton Melvin Prank Siegars C. L. Browne Wilbur Browne Geraldine Browne Hattie Fisher Brunswick Henry Powers Topsham Ruth Jones Belmont Arthur Dearborn Clifton Melvin Tueday Samuel Dorrance St. Johnsbury Rockport J. H. Ames Harry Crawford State Grange Ceongptetan BE Sagadahoc Grange Bowdoin Eis Alk Coordigth Gano Sar C. O. Purinton Berton Curtis Coomb’s High School Ernest Curtis Crawford C. O. Purington Evelyn Heath Josephine Temple A. 8. Temple Bertha Mildred Milton Temple Sarah Temple East Orange N. J Mary Heath Pauline Jenkins Irene Millay

Funeral services for Mrs Ann Gowell at Mayco's Residence

Mrs Ann Gowell who died Monday at 679 High Street was honored with a Wednesday funeral at Mayco's Funeral Residence, 619 High Street, led by Rev Edward Ellis. Bearers were John D Gowell J Edward Pom eroy Duncan Farrell and Everett Wright. Burial followed in Oak Grove family lot.

Ann Gowell High Street Mayco Edward Ellis John D Gowell J. Edward Pomeroy Duncan Farrell Everett Wright Oak Grove

Funeral Service for George William Marston of Woolwich

Funeral held Tuesday at Curtis Funeral Home for George William Marston who died Saturday. Rev. Benjamin Shaw officiated. Knights of Pythias bearers included Seth Stewart Edward H Hartwell Archibald Grant and Frank Daley. Burial in Oak Grove Cemetery.

George William Marston Woolwich Curtis’ Funeral Home Center Street Benjamin Shaw Knights of Pythias Seth Stewart Edward H. Hartwell Archibald Grant Frank Daley Oak Grove

Rotaryans Host Rotary-Anns Dinner Talk on Dangers of Modern era

John Conti presided as Rev. Edwin D. Hardin gave invocations and a blessing. Dr Langdon T. exposed seized liquor and lack of alibis, a turkey dinner followed. Clinton Wilson introduced Dr Elias Caplan of Portland, who warned of speed linked vice, alcohol harms, and urged home morals and informed voting. Guests included John J. Mulcahy Edwin Puller and Harold Page.

John Conti Edwin D. Hardin Langdon T Clinton Wilson Elias Caplan Portland John J. Mulcahy Edwin Puller City Harold Page Damariscotta

Miss Newell to Sponsor Coast Guard Boat Perseus

Miss Mary Newell daughter of William S Newell of Bath Iron Works will christen the seventh and last 165 foot Coast Guard cutter named Perseus at the Bath Iron Works on Monday April 11 at 4 30 pm. The Kickapoo brought in the Icarus crew and 15 Perseus crew members at the river mouth. The Icarus is to be commissioned Friday and sail Saturday for a 10 day shakedown before active duty at Stapleton Island New York.

Mary Newell William 8S. Newell Bath Iron Works Corp U. S. Coast Guard The Iron Works Perseus Kickapoo Icarus Dealso Stapleton Island N. Y

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