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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1931

Page

10

Faithful Pupils Attend School on Time Across Districts

A list records students with perfect attendance for the first term from Sept 15 to Dec 17 1930 across Weeks Street Center Street Central Grammar North Grammar and Dike schools. Names are grouped by grade and teacher, highlighting punctual, absent free participation and aiming to continue the pattern in upcoming terms.

Town Notes From Georgetown and Surrounding Towns

A rundown of local visits and events including Arthur Berry in Augusta and Melvin Deering of New York, Robinhood residents at Bath and Five Islands, jury service in Bath, and neighborhood social life. Mentions of oyster supper at First Baptist church, sermons at First Baptist, and Christian Endeavor led by Agnes Powers and Earle Hagan.

Arthur Berry Augusta Mrs. Carroll Powers Robinhood William O. Oliver Melvin ‘ Deering New York Edward Clarey L. Earle Hagan William Farnsworth Portland Harold Hunt Bath W. O. Oliver Byron Campbell Seguinland Bluebell Cottage Bay Point Alfred Rowe Waterville E. C. Higgins Abbie Reynolds Henry Ralph Reynolds Woolwich Naomi Powers Burnside Powers Boothbay Charles Lewis Five Islands Harry Heald First Baptist Church Thomas Hagan Fred Gray F. W. Hovey William Oliver Earle Hagan Marion Hunt Ethel Stinson W. C. Todd Gilbert Lewis Georgia Wheeler Arrowsie Hovey Christian Endeavor Meeting Agnes Powers

Edward Little to Visit Bath for Morse Clash Friday

Morse meets Edward Little at Bath in a major test for coach Cutts and his five man scoring unit. Morse seeks its fourth straight win after beating Lewiston 24 16 and Bangor 33 30 while Edward Little, weaker than last year, aims to upset the Reds. Reservations at the high school urge fans to secure seats before Friday. Rev. K Brent Woodruff will speak in Brunswick and Bangor before returning to South Dakota.

Auburn Reds Bath Morse High Lewiston Edward Littlecourt Morse Edward Little Bates Jack Conley Cutts Brunswick Maine K. Brent Woodruff South Dakota Frederick E. Drake Bangor

School Classes List With Teachers and Students

A long list of students by grade and class with teacher names from Mitchell School and South Street School. Includes grades 1 to 5, teacher assignments such as Mrs Black Miss Wright Miss Watson Mrs Duce and others, plus numerous student names like Stanley Brimigion Betty Erskine Ralph Houston Constance Worden Miriam Coombs Mildred Cutting Una Morse Elizabeth Munsey Arthur Warner Marilyn Cummings and more.

Center Street Higgins Robert Anderson Stanley Cressey Barbara Genthner John Marks, Jr Wesley Plummer Clayton Thibodeau Gerald Thornton Miss Lewis Keith Fleming Mary Robshaw Albert Whitney Phyllis Young Elsie Watson Marshall MacDonald Hersom Gordon Werren Richard Fleming Anson Crocker, Jr John Shellenbarger Central Grammar School Miss Hunt Mrs. Colby Miss Dyer Miss Buckley Mildred Chaney Jennie Kakos Frank Martin Geraldine McGuiggan Dorothy Moore Catherine Shellenbarger Beatrice Adams Clement Bater Priscilla Blake Eulalia Brown Dorothy Marshall Wilfred Mercer Dorothy Parshley Anna Perry Roland Staples Lydia Atwood Harold Fuller Walter Grover Isabel Grover Sophia Johns Donald Perry Henry Sarkis Ellen Stevens Trice Doble Harriet Furber Eunice Perkins Robert Staples John Voorhees Mrs. Black Stanley Brimigion Betty Erskine Ralph Houston Carlton Rideout Constance Worden Mrs. Smith Virginia Gallagher Evelyn Guynn Ada Rideout Mitchell School Miss Wright Agnes Burgess John Clark Bernice Colby Arthur Jenkins Rita Jenkins Milton McCrater Shirley Morse Hazel Plant Paul Swain Everett Wallace Barbara Wood Carol Wood Miss Watson Miriam Coombs Mildred Cutting Una Morse Elizabeth Munsey Howard Tobey Arthur Warner Miss Lockery Amelise” Bourque Margaret Cameron Marion Gallant Donald Knight Willard Radley Helen Robinson Chester Swain Margaret Trainor Martha Trainor Mildred Wallace Clarence Warner George Wilson Priscilla Wood David Young Miss Fisher Eugene Dauphin Barbara Kerwin Norma Jean Stoussey Norman Tobey Allen Swain Almon Haley Arlene Haley Loring Hart South Street Mrs. Duce Clement Robichaud Lawrence Russel George Sarkis Clyde Stilphen Mitchell YY Nu

State Librarian Urges New Maine Library Facility

Maine State Librarian Henry E. Dunnack described the state library as deplorable and urged lawmakers to provide funds for new quarters or enlargement. He noted space limits hinder work, referenced 1929 resolve for a $500000 project, and called for qualified librarians and a trained director to serve smaller libraries. The traveling library served 391 of 510 municipalities with 2250 volumes sent to schools. gifts totaled $98,582 from 1928 to 1930.

Henry E. Dunnack Dunnack Maine

Watching Shoppers and Their Diversions in a Busy Store

A crowded store becomes a stage for human moments as shoppers crave bargains at a special counter. Two rivals reach for the same item but quickly reconcile with a smile and a handshake. Children linger in the toy area while parents rush them along. Humorous incidents punctuate daily shopping hours.

Hare Mary Johnny

West Bath Bridge Club Hosts Sporty Friday Evening

Mrs. James B. Lemont entertained her two-table bridge club at her West Bath home Friday evening with a sporty after which the evening was passed at auction. First prize went to Mrs. Emery Footer, second to Mrs. Ralph O. Dale. The club plans another meeting in two weeks with Miss Rachel Nichols as hostess on Bath Street.

James B. Lemont West Bath Emery Footer Ralph O. Dale Rachel Nichols Bath Street

Five Islands Community Notes From Local Church and Grange

The Five Islands men's Bible class elected officers led by Thomas J. Hanna and Lloyd Pinkham. Grange officers were installed by Harold Powers with L. H. Rowe as Master and a full slate named. Community members attended social events, visits occurred in Bath and Georgetown, and death notices recalled John Hinckley, a longtime Five Islands resident.

The Five Islands Church E. Gray Thomas J. Hanna Lloyd Pinkham T. J. Hanna James M. Stevens William W. Marr Paul A. Stevens Harold Pinkham

Atlantic Highway Construction Plans Told Rotary Club

Hon. Z. M. Dwinal outlined efforts to accelerate coastal highway work in Bath Rockland area. He urged changing the law to allow remaining 8 million dollars to be spent faster, potentially finishing 15 miles of cement road in two years. The talk covered federal aid, route beauty, and delays from current detour plans.

Z. M. Dwinal Camden Bath Hotel Phoenix Bath Rockland Sagadahoc Lincoln Knox Woolwich Thomaston Kennebec Bucksport Highway Commission Mt. Desert Carl Moran Rockland Edmund P. Briggs I. F. Colburn, Jr Bath Opera House Joan Crawford Forrest C. Tyson Augusta Clement F. Robinson Portland Lloyd Wood George E. Hill Boston Guy W. Greene Prescott Motor Co Ralph G. Stetson Opera House

Miss Elizabeth Randall Guest of Mrs McInnes

Miss Elizabeth Randall of Portland was an overnight guest of Mrs John McInnes of Washington street on Saturday.

Elizabeth Randall Portland John McInnes Washington Street

Maine Poultrymen Report Success With Good Pullets Plan

Reports from 681 Maine poultrymen show that following all seven practices of the 1930 grow good pullets campaign yielded 39.5 percent of pullets housed from brooded chicks while two practices produced 31 percent. First-year results indicate losses of 6.5 percent for full compliance and 11 percent for two practices. County bureaus and agents aided, with Androscoggin Sagadahoc Cumberland Kennebec Knox Lincoln Waldo York counties listed.

Maine H. L. Richardson College of Agriculture Orono Androscoggin Sagadahoe Cumberland Kennebec Knox Lincooln Waldo York Richardson

Mold Loft Bowlers Lead Park Alley League

The Mold Loft team leads the Park Alley League with Mechanics in second and Unknowns in third. Pete Oliver of fourth place Torrey Roller Rushing Works is the top individual bowler at 97.5 average, with Poke Farrar right behind at 96.5.

Mold Loft Park Alley League Mechanics Unknowns Pete Oliver Torrey Roller Rushing Works Poke Farrar P.C. Mold Aoe Waren Pbb Torreys Tree Renee Pole Cats Eens Orioles Farrar Torreys-Orioles Oliver Eee Chapman Rawenenes Sana Gsr Sawses Robinson Pe McLure Teers Petree Freeman Cor Rere Mereee Golder Melville R. Cornish Eramo Settee McDonald Vary Thibodeau Shaw Lyons Balachina

Wold Hosts Dinner Bridge for Engaged Miss LeFavour

Alderman and Mrs Leslie J Wold gave a dinner bridge at 60 Court Street in honor of Miss Burnedette LeFavour engagement to Clarence Ray mond Eaton. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Sidney Eaton Mr and Mrs Just Ward Mr and Mrs Johnson and George Nugent. Mrs Gordon Hammond returned to Portland after visiting her sister Mrs Edwin Andrews.

Leslie J. Wold Court Street Middle Street Bath Iron Works Corp Sidney L. Eaton Just Ward Jnson George Nugent Gordon Hammond Portland Edwin Andrews High Street

Bath Maine basketball activity at YMCA mirrors strong youth play

About 300 Bath youths use the Y M C A gym weekly for basketball and volleyball. Nine Church league teams draw roughly 160 players, Grammar School league adds 50, City league 50 to 60, plus 10 with Y M C A Juniors, Bath Boys Club and Business Men's class. Including Morse high squads and girls teams total near 27 teams.

Bath Y.M.C.A Morse High Maine

Central Council elects officers at annual meeting

At the annual meeting of the Parent saber Association Central Council in the Red Cross rooms last week officers were elected: Arthur Sewall as president Edward W. Bridgham as vice president Mrs. Caldwell Phillips as secretary N. Gratz Jackson as treasurer. Routine business was transacted.

Saber Association Central Council Frearies Red Cross Arthur Sewall Edward W. Bridgham Caldwell Phillips N. Gratz Jackson

Mail Without Stamps Recalled By Senior Maine Residents

Elder residents memoire recount letters once folded and tied with string and sealed with wax. Messages bore the recipient’s name on the front and required no stamps. Postage was paid to the postmaster when receiving a letter or newspaper.

Maine Biddeford Biddeford Journal

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