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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1935

Page

4

Wells attacks Huey Long and Father Coughlin in review

H G Wells, invited to study the New Deal, criticizes Father Coughlin for vague anti rich rhetoric and Huey Long for crude pledges to tax large fortunes. He compares Long to Churchill and warns of a possible crude American version of revolution driven by unclear leadership.

H. G. Wells Collier's Weekly Father Coughlin Huey Long America General Johnson Senate Long Winston Churchill Harrow Hitler Germany Coughlin Dr. Townsend Upton Sinclair

Bath Elks Indoor Bake and Officer Election

Bath Lodge of Elks will host an indoor clambake at 6 30 in the Dutch room preceding its regular meeting. Annual officer election will be held, with business unsettled from the last meeting. Arthur D Welch Portland district deputy is expected for bake and meeting. Brunswick's 1935 tax rate remains 42 mills despite a state and county tax rise of about 2500.

Bath Lodge of Elks Edward J. McMann John P. Crosby Arthur D. Welch Portland Brunswick Maurice A. Brown First Selectman

Men’s supper, hikes, and town notes in Wiscasset

A busy Wiscasset week features a Thursday men’s supper at the Congregational vestry with Rev Everett A Sherwood as guest. Troop 123 Boy Scouts hiked at Lilly Pond, and a young people’s banquet followed at Winter Street church Bath in connection with a regional Congregational Christian conference.

Congregational Vestry Everett A. Sherwood Baptist Church Damariscotta Lilly Pond Charles S. Sowder Clayton Bailey Edward Evans Clayton Lewis Maurice Lint Kenneth Lincoln Charles Metcalf Maurice Pendleton Raymond Quinnam Gerald Sherman Virginia Pease Martha Haskell Joanna Evans Verna Southard Winter Street Church Bath Congregational Christian Conference Birch Point Blues Dorcas Edward H. Crossman Water Street Main Street Charles E. Knight Pendleton Sherman Charles H. Pomeroy Beverly Federal Street

Legion Rehearsing for Minstrel Show at Masonic Hall

American Legion Roland Smith Post plans Anchors Aweigh at Masonic hall on June 10 and 11 with a following dance each night. Sixth annual musical show draws large crowds as ex service men stage an entertainment to fund post building indebtedness and support the Schoolboy Patrol. The cast includes Sumner Sewall Ralph Stetson Dick Hersom W Percy Marks Jim Callan Sam Povich Howell Smith and others.

American Legion Anchors Aweigh Masonic Hall Roland Smith Post Post Harry Hall Sumner Sewall Ralph Stetson Dick Hersom W. Percy Marks Jim Callan Sam Povich Howell Smith W. E. Chase Jr Donald Young Joe Allen Francis McDonald Earl Allen Waldo Weston Walter Hill Bob Kingsbury Maurice Brown Fred J. Higgins J. Horace McClure John P. Crosby Elver Stickney Harold Cutting Don Sterling

Missionary Ruth Harris Birthday Box Drive Held in Bangor

About 50 people gathered Thursday evening in the vestry of Columbia Street Baptist Church to honor Ruth Harris missionary to the Philippines with an inabsentia birthday party. The Frances H. Noble League organized the event to assemble a boxful of gifts for her, timed to reach the Far East for the proper observance.

Columbia Street Baptist Church Bangor Frances H. Noble League Ruth Harris Philippines

Farmhouse Blaze Ties to Weld Legacy In Greenbush

Old Town shows deep interest in the Thursday fire that destroyed the two story farm home of Guy Oldenburen in Clamon Greenbush. The building had long been known as the Moses Weld homestead dating back over fifty years to Dr. Gilmore G Weld a noted physician mayor and state legislator who inherited most of his fortune.

Old Town Guy Oldenburen Clamon Greenbush Moses Weld Gilmore G. Weld

West Bath social notes and Red Cross plans

Mrs John H Perkins of Hardings returns home after visit with son in South Windham. Red Cross branch meeting in West Bath grange hall covers children's clothing and a quilt with about 20 members present. Next branch meeting June 5 to avoid Sagadahoc Pomona date. 4-H Keep It Up club met May 18 at Rosedale Farm with two visitors. next gathering June 1. Several Bath area residents visit cottages at Birch Point Brigham's Cove and Brigham's Cove. Multiple visits to Bath residents including J Edward Drake and families, and Isa Hunts new bungalow near Crosby's Inn.

John H. Perkins Hardings South Windham Arles S. Lemont Trufant’s Crossing Ralph Pemberton Edna May Carl Jensen Dorchester Mass Pemberton Jensen Lemont Jennie M. Larrabee Portland Larrabee's Grove Walter H. Larrabee West Bath The Red Cross Grange Hall Herbert S. Cavanaugh Harry Courtney E. Stover William H. Holland Alfred B. Snow Rosedale Farm Fred J. Rose Ina Williams Bath Mr. Williams Florence Wyman Parker Head Ernest E. Williams Campbell's Pond West Bath Grange Hall Brigham’s Cove Edward ‘V. Sampson Harold E. Cutting Edwin F. Ramsay Raips Dunton Charles T. Small, Jr Lilian Soui Edith Stewart Middle Street J. Everett Mayo Mayo Isaiah Hunt Walter T. Brown Crosby's Inn Trufant's Crossing J. Gertrude Silsby Green Street

Annual Field Day of Colonial Club at Sebasco

The Colonial Club holds its annual field day at Sebasco next Sunday with the Shore Acres course opened to members and invited guests from noon. Improvements include five new cottages a concrete pool and new golf tees while tennis shuffleboard and a possible baseball game offer extra entertainment. Chairman Ned Andrews leads the planning as members anticipate an old fashioned rally.

Colonial Club Shore Acres Sebasco Ned Andrews

Park Bowling League Holds Annual Banquet and Reelects President

Richard Frates was reelected president of the Park Alley Bowling League for 1935 36 at a Saturday banquet in Hotel Phoenix attended by 20 members. The league plans to continue as a ten team two man format next year. Albert Thayer spoke on Inside Bowling as the evening wrapped with toasts and cigars from Frank Pepper. The group adjourned to the alleys after the meal. The first lucifer match was made in 1829.

Richard Frates Park Alley Hotel Phoenix Frank Pepper Albert Thayer Thayer League Phoenix Mr. Pepper

Thirteenth Child Born to 29 Year Old Mother

A girl arrived at the home of Mr and Mrs Robert C Wallace at 11 Tented City Saturday marking the 13th child for 29 year old Mrs Vera Brown Wallace. Dr Paul A Greg ware attended the birth. Eleven of the thirteen children are living. Mrs Wallace is one of ten siblings and will not reach age 30 until July 23.

Robert C. Wallace Vera Brown Wallace Paul A. Gregware Wallace

Memorial Day Observance Plans Outline Town Parade

Memorial day events chaired by T. W. Hyde camp with Ernest Edgar Kate on camp and others. A church service at Church of the Nazarene led by Rev Elton B Stetson precedes a parade from Grand Army hall to Oak Grove cemetery with veterans, police escort, a band, and speeches by Rev Harley A Shattuck and area veterans.

T. W. Hyde U. V Ernest Edgar Kate Dyer-Flaherty Post Roland Smith Post A. L Church of the Nazarene Elton B. Stetson Grand Army Hall Middle Street Clarence A. Warner John J. Marks Harley A. Shattuck Beacon Street Church Battery H. 240Th C. A. C Thomas Gannon John H. Pease Phippsburg Dyer- Flaherty Post Grand Army Oak Grove’ Cemetery American Legion Kateon Ralph P. Dunbar Charles S. Brown City Brunswick Road Lincoln, Green High Soldiers’ Monument Read Nichols Co Kennebec Naval

Woolwich Notes Show Town Hopes and Visits

Woolwich residents report visits from relatives and neighbors in Augusta Bath and Rockland. Talks of Quoddy project and CCC camps reflect local concern over employment. Community events include sewing circle at Auburn and a Partridge cemetery meeting with Junior Red Cross entertainment raising about $46. Ex senator F W Carlton and Mrs Carlton stay at Lilly Bay camp.

J. SK. Tine Portland Ralph Rice Augusta Fannie Savage North Street Ethelyn Marston Auburn Eben Dana Moosehead Lake Chester Waterville Burton Hodgkins Fred Hathorn Kenneth Day Lewiston Hathorn Julia Lakin Hartley Hathorn Richard Stinson Woolwich CCC John Savage Stella Dolloff Bath Lake Nequasset Eric Robertson Manchester-By-the-Sea Mass Cornelia Cothran Roger Fred Carlton Edwin Moulton Allagash Blanche Littlefield Littlefield Florence Carlton John Reed State Department of Education Boston Haverhill Partridge Cemetery Association George M. Stins Red Cross F. W. Carlton Lilly Bay

Bath court hears perplexing case of mentally deranged driver

Wyman L. Poland of Malden faced Judge John J. Keegan after his Buick collided with a Woolwich truck on Wrights hill. State Patrol charged him with reckless driving. Poland claimed diabetes and possible insulin overdose but later denied treatment. The judge suspended sentence and considered Maine license action, noting signs of temporary mental derangement.

John J. Keegan Bath Wyman L. Poland Wilson Street Malden Mass Lester Holbrook Woolwich Wright's Hill Harry L. Thompson Poland Boston & Albany Railroad Holbrook Keegan Maine Thompson Massachusetts

Elasticity Adds to Lead’s Value in Sound Reduction

Lead’s high density and lack of elasticity give it strong sound reducing power. Its effectiveness stems from its heavy mass and stable structure, making it a preferred material for dampening vibrations in various applications.

Woolwich Grabs Third Straight Win Over Morse Ineligibles

Woolwich defeated Morse high Ineligibles 7 to 3 at Stevens field. Reed fired five hits for Woolwich while McNeil allowed nine, with two doubles by Cooper. Base hits included Cooper two and Perry. House-cleaning tale follows.

Woolwich Morse High Stevens’ Field Reed Woolwich Crew McNeil Cooper Perry E. Fortier Thorne Hall Gilmore Bath Leeman Wright

Woolwich Junior Red Cross Presents Evening of Entertainment

The Woolwich Bath chapter of the American Red Cross staged an entertain ment at Sebec non hall Sagadahoc Ferry drawing about 250 attendees. Seven schools performed ten minute acts including plays songs recitations and dances with Mrs Edward V Reed as branch chair and Miss Roberta Hathorne as junior leader backed by local teachers.

Red Cross Woolwich Bath American Red Cross Sebenon Hall Sagadahoc Ferry Edward V. Reed Roberta B. Hathorne Ralph Reynolds Dorothy Reed Patricia Strout Ruth Presley Jennie Molson Mila Orr Geraldine Rice Sagadahoc Ferry School Harold Strout Teddy Molson Barbara Genthner Barbara Kilbreth Caroline John H. Carter Day’s Ferry School Dreamland Trail Stanley Jack Alton Munsey Virginia Young Avis Carter Barbara MacDonald Mary Young Hopestill Read Jeannette Wade Clarence Young, Jr Beverly Wade Martin Carter Arlene Wade Harold Young Carlton D. Reed Rosalie Elizabeth Preble Mary Louise Reed Chopps School Doris Goudy James Cleaves Gwendolyn Scott Wallace Scott Thelma Baker Farmer Children Alden Bailey Clifton Scott Frederick Scott Union Bridge School Burnette L. Bailey Harley Wright Herbert Wright Ernest Stilphen, Jr David Wright Hervey Chubbuck, Jr Our Garden Ellsworth Adrien Wright Merle Hathorne Frankie Wright Elizabeth Leavitt Reta Hathorne Verlie Hathorne Henry Wright Phyllis Mank Helene Leavitt Dorothy Stilphen Ellesworth Wright Vernon Mank Hathorne Donald Wright Nequasset School Ethel Reed Ella Mary Miriam Robson Leona Presby Elizabeth Wright Evelyn Leeman Ruth Goodell Charles Presby Elta M. Robson Sleepy Boy Sarah McEachern George Stafford Lloyd Stinson Glenda Wright Norma Presby Marian Stephens Virginia Hanson Marian McEachern Hollis Bailey Clarence Morrison Kenneth Swasey Billy Berry Wilbert O'Neill Paul Berry Kenneth Bailey Richard Swasey Marion Simpson Catherine Bailey Maxine Bailey Gertrude Murphy Florence Murphy Anna May Berry Montsweag School Charlotte L. Buck Lloyd Shaw Ivan Shaw Betty Preble Hopestill Reed Fernald Bailey Chester Leeman Merle Jameson Harry Fitch Avis Marston Harlan McFarland Milton Hathorne

Gregware Wins Sunday Sweepstakes at Bath Country Club

Dr. Paul A. Gregware captured the Selected Nine sweepstakes with a net 31 at Bath country club. Wilfred Chaney of Morse High posted low gross with 39 as results list members including Archibald Main 51 35 and F A Winchenbach 40 35. A memorial tablet for Henry C. Jackson was placed in Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital Hanover New Hampshire noting his long service and family ties to Woodstock Vermont and Bath Maine.

Paul A. Gregware Bath Country Club Wilfred Chaney Morse Paul Gregware Archibald Main F. A. Winchenbach John Conti W. S. Voorhees William Partington Robert Brownell Mary Hitchcock

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Wells White House United States Russia Italy ELKS Donald F. Preble Ntre ST Wiscasset Wiscasset Academy Elsie Bailey James Bailey Andrea Getchell Genevieve Hodgdon Ruth Jones Olavi Miete Eleanor Sproul Priscilla Haskell Eva Rines Laura Nichols Grace Beane Roger Dow Beverly Hamlin Rita Lewis Ruthena Thompson Roland Bailey Robert Boothby Margaret Dickinson Raymond Graves Bernard Merry Forest Morris Dorothy Reid Lillian Rines Montsweag Leon Grover Farm Bureau Square Samuel Soule Bruce Dickson George P. Hobson Mary Hobson Geo. Bemis Julia Lewis J. W. Laughlin Newcastle Lucinda S. Allen Allen Eva Rowe Sidney G. Evans Evans A. H. Applin Grace L. Knight Charles M. Legrow Varney Legrow Peak’s Island G. W. M. Keyes Andover Wilbur Lowell Keyes E. Turner White J. E. White William L. Stinson W. Lowell Lettie M. Stinson Windham Gorham Ella Alice Greenleaf Donald Leavitt Little Son Quincy Leavitt Dorothy Merry Minnie Porter Frank Haggett Herbert W. Knowlton Hilton House Hodge Street Clarence A. Peaslee George Bemis Superior Court Lincoln County Leon G. Flood Dickie Flood Brewer Mabel Greeley Belfast Charles S. Sewall Haggett Block Douglas Soule Helen Quinnam Railroad Bridge Lincoln County Republican Club Franklin Hall Frances Fossett Bunker Hill Jefferson Arthur Durgin B. F. Blagdons Will Anderson S. S. Quinnam's John Dow Bridgeport Gardiner Road Mildred Cunningham Blair John Blagdon Sydney Evans DeForest Munsey Pega Bureau Boothbay M. B. Quinnam Lincoln Memorial Hospital Huntoon Hill Grange Hall Edgecomb Charles Wallde Everett George Coffin Legion Park Bowling League Nazarene Church William Reed Rockland Rich Poa Reed Bailey Sera Ee Eeessen Wera Junior Red Cross OF Gregware Buxton Buxton Medicine Company Abbot Village
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