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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1930

Page

3

Social notes and local visits in Bath spring season

A long column of Bath residents and visitors detail spring ventures from 75 entrants in a local event to Miss Wright visiting Miss Phyllis Wright in Marshall Avenue. It notes Miss Evangeline Haynes with Rev Nehemiah Boynton in Medford, Mass and Captain Boynton’s Sky Pilot boat, plus numerous moves of families, tradesmen, and students across Bath and nearby towns with weddings births illnesses and community engagements.

Deering High School Portland Wright Phyllis E. Wright Marshall Avenue Nehemiah Boynton Medford Mass E. Pire Islands Group

Rotarians Hear Talk on Africa by F C Cox

Bath Rotary Club filled Hotel Phoenix dining room with 44 members as Fred Cox described his Africa trip via rail and coast. He noted train service, seating, dining cars, local dress, and the West Coast voyage stopping at Durban Zanzibar and Mombassa before Aden and Suez, then Genoa and Naples on the return.

Hotel Phoenix Bath Bath Club Clinton D. Wilson Fred ©. Cox Africa Cape Town Pretoria Johannesburg West Coast Fred Walter Pendleton Durban Mombassa Zanzibar Aden Red Sea Suez Port Mediterranean Genoa Pisa Naples Saturnia New York Cannes Ellis L. Aldrich Topsham D. K. Packard Boston F. H. Eggleston Howard W. Meacom Lloyd W. Jordan Portland P. A. Whitmore J. E. M. Smith David Martin Harry A. Magoun Navy New York Shipbuilding Co Camden N. J

Fourteen Bath Hywinco players report for practice

Fourteen candidates reported to Kelley field for Bath Hywinco baseball practice. Four pitchers, two catchers, three infielders and five outfielders joined the first session. Pitchers named were Brad Belanger Al Bonney Cannonball Oliver and Alexander. Alexander left town Tuesday to take a semi pro post in Ellsworth. The infielders were Jimmy Callan Gus Meister and Steve McPhee. catchers Shepard and Stover. outfielders Dido Cutting Blair Wilson Eddie Burns Jake Crocker and Henry Arsenault.

Bath Hywinco Kelley Field Brad Belanger al Bonney Cannonball Oliver Alexander Old Town Ellsworth Bath Upstate Jimmy Callan Gus Meister Steve McPhee Shepard Stover Dido Cutting Blair Wilson Eddie Burns Jake Crocker Henry Arsenault

Arcadians To Play Summer Engagement

Bath based Arcadians dance band formed four months ago by Reginald Stacy will perform for Sol Hayes from June 30 through Labor Day. Three nights weekly at Southport Casino, one at Lotus club, one at Strand theatre. Eight musicians including Ernest George Jr. lead, Stacy, Warren Bean, George Field, John F.P. Stacy, Lionel Leberge, and Francis McPherson. McPherson finishes autics at Jefferson theatre in Portland this week.

Arcadians Bath Reginald Stacy Sol Hayes Boothbay Harbor Southport Casino Lotus Club Strand Theatre Ernest George Jr Brunswick Stacy Maine Mr. George Mr. Stacy Warren Bean Freeport George Field John FP. Stacy Lionel Leberge Francis McPherson McPherson Jefferson Theatre Portland

Auburn family visiting Mrs. Helen Trainor at 37 Chestnut

Mrs. Harry Bloxsom of Auburn and her children Harry Jr and Mary are guests of their mother Mrs. Helen Trainor residing at 37 Chestnut Street, Auburn.

Dorothy Morin Helene Lowell, Mass J. Fred Tobey Chestnut Street George E. Norton Miami Fila Florence Villa Hotel N. J. Sherigan Center Street Josiah L. Walker Helen Roslindale Mass Day’s Ferry Mr. Walker Parker House Boston Brian Jewett Virginia and Allyn Cherry Street Mrs. Jewett Whitefield Harry Bloxsom Auburn Harry Jr Mary Helen Trainor

Bath Notes Reflect Cold War Era Town Changes

In Bath, daylight saving shifts begin Monday as town offices adjust opening times. Locals report rising stranger influx, rental losses, and job seekers at the gate of Bath Iron Works. The Patten Free Library starts DST, and city plans discuss State aid road funds, highway equipment, and traffic improvements on Sewall's Hill. A solar eclipse, electric sign, and local events including Boy Scouts, Bandbox Cabaret, and a Hatch Shoes sale populate a broad snapshot of community life.

Derelict Scow Salvaged by Woolwich Man

Percy Marston of Woolwich salvaged a derelict scow that broke loose from Kennebec Wharf & Coal Co. The derelict, hauled ashore with War Department salvage papers, was moved by cutter Ossipee aided by blocks, a tractor, and a five ton crane. He plans to salvage lumber, move or destroy remaining hull, and recoup costs.

Percy Marston Woolwich Marston Kennebec Bridge Kennebec United States War Department Coast Guard Carlton Maine Central Railroad

Bath Woman Invited to Washington Meeting

Miss Jane Murphy of Bath has been invited to the National Cathedral Association annual meeting on Friday May 1 at Washington Cathedral. As Bath Committee chair she will present a report on group activities while committee chairs from many cities offer similar reports. Principal of Morse High School and Mrs Arthur B Scott attended the Morse Cong baseball game at Augusta Wednesday afternoon.

Lizzie B. C. Chaney Boston Supreme Board of Odd Ladies Berkely Hall Mary Curtis Gertrude Stewart Chaney Brunswick Elsie Alexander Alice Dunning Alice Larock Larock Carrie Knight Gloucester M. R. C. Club Carolyn Small High Street Shirley Bracey Washington Street Allan Spear The Bath Savings Institution National Association of Mutual Savings Banks Atlantic City Washington Jane Murphy National Cathedral Assn Bath National Cathedral Association Washington Cathedral National Capital Morse High School Arthur B. Scott Augusta

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