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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1931

Page

5

Richmond News Roundup Shows Local Visits and Events

Richmond residents and visitors populate a busy week with trips to Augusta Boston and Gardiner. Notables include Norris Lord of Bridge Academy Dresden and Albert Reed of Manchester by the Sea visiting family and attending memorial observances. A Memorial Day program unfolds with parades and services, while Grange and Girl Scouts activities, May baskets and local society meetings add community color.

Norris Lord Bridge Academy Dresden Town Charles Blake Boston W. H. Haynes A. A. Williams Elizabeth Haynes Lillian Johnson Augusta Don Cate Gardiner N. R. Pearson Randolph Pearson Richmond Methodist Church Minnie Waldron Martha Totman Albert Reed Manchester-By-the-Sea Mass Reed Richmond Enterprise Grange Melita Leavitt Effie White Reading Myrtle Stewart Charles Alexander Clarence Merrill John Clark Auburn William Dingley Joseph Laurie Helen Laurie Haverhill Donald Hodgkins Ernest Hodgkins Norma Jean James Bangor Portland Marion Jack Harold Jack Woodside Girl Scouts Troop No. 37 Constitutional Hall Washington, D. C Eva Grindle Earl Verrill Hallowell Arthur Adams Woman’s Home Missionary Society Waterville Society Eva F. Kirkpatrick Winthrop E. L. Dunlap Charles B. Sinden Alaska Northfield Charles Donnell Hull Joelle Hubert Home Home Mission D. D. Porter Fairfield Charles Sin C. H. Cobb

Clothing Bargains Include Wool Serge and Reversible Jackets

Local sale details list Steel Water Blue Serge 100 percent wool suits at 20.00, 46 ounce fabric, hand tailored. Reversible jackets and Jim Dandy blouses offered in various colors, with lower prices for boys’ wear and golf hose.

Georgetown area social notices and bridge project update

Georgetown society notes list visits and guests across Georgetown Center Five Islands Robinhood and Kennebec Point with many townspeople hosting relatives and friends. A Union Hall meeting approves 24000 for a West branch Robinhood Cove bridge with state and county funding. Memorial Day service set at Five Islands grange hall with Bradford Redennett speaking and local school pupils performing.

Sewall Webster Augusta Georgetown Associates Indian Point Alfred J. Rowe Bath Augusta Rowe J. C. Bearse South Portland Harold J. Brown Kennebec Point Cumberland Wiliam Oliver Bay Point Road Elizabeth Marion Roscoe P. Todd Warren Melrose Highlands W. C. Todd Annie M. Jones Carroll Powers Robinhood Edward J. Stewart Theodore Brookline Maude P. Thayer Westbrook, Seminary West Georgetown H. J. Brown J. R. Blackie Union Hall West Branch Robinhood Cove Grange Thomas Hagan John Thibodeau Amy Hovey Alice Hovey Working League E. B. Billings Harry Horne Elizabeth Hunt Christian Endeavor H. G. Heald Jesus Christ First Baptist Church Valley of Decision

Georgetown Votes to Fund West Branch Bridge Project

Georgetown held a town meeting to raise the town share for the West Branch bridge and approaches. The town will contribute 4000 dollars, with 500 taxed this year and 3500 borrowed, for a joint project with the county and state under the Bridge act.

Georgetown West Branch

Red Men Zone Meeting Set By Sasanoa Tribe

The Improved Order of Red Men will hold a zone meeting at Sasanoa wigwam Tuesday with tribes from Pemaquid South Bristol Wiscasset Brunswick Lisbon Falls and Orrs Island taking part. William Sullivan of Biddeford Maine great sachem and Herbert B. Seal of Portland great chief of records will attend. Lunch will be served after the meeting.

Pemaquid South Bristol Wiscasset Brunswick Lisbon Falls Orrs Island William Sullivan Biddeford Maine Herbert B. Seal Portland

Maine girls shine at New England High School Dramatic Contest

Jordan High seniors Miss Elizabeth Costello Miss Madeline Pratt Miss Mildred Peck and Miss Madeline McIlroy performed Forever Young by Alice Gesterberg in Pawtucket Rhode Island. Costello won a gold medal Pratt a silver Peck a bronze for excellence in presentation. Twenty one New England high schools were represented at Pawtucket High School hall with Lewiston and Lawrence of Fairfield the only Maine entries.

Elizabeth Alice Costello Madeline E. Pratt Mildred Peck Madeline McIlroy Jordan High New England Pawtucket R. I Forever Young Alice Gesterberg Miss Costello Miss Pratt Miss Peck Tech School Pawtucket High School Lewiston High Lawrence High Fairfield Maine

Brothers Plead Guilty to Stealing an Auto

Joseph and Paul Karkos of Lisbon Falls pleaded guilty in municipal court to larceny of a Chevrolet sedan owned by Guy G. Hosmer of Bath. Held in 3000 bonds each for June term, they were arrested in Darien Connecticut after being found with Hosmer’s car. They admitted stealing garage plates and hinted at prior breaks in Bath and Gardiner as investigators linked them to other thefts. They were jailed in Auburn when bonds couldn't be posted.

Joseph Paul Karkos Lisbon Falls Guy G. Hosmer Bath John J. Keegan Sagadahoc Superior Court Paul Darien Conn Hosmer John Place Walter L. Whitney Connecticut Karkos Brothers Joseph Karkos Keegan Chapel of Our Saviour Brunswick Road Whitney Maine Central Railroad Albert Henderson Pejepscot Androscoggin County Superior Court Androscoggin County Court Gardiner Albany N. Y Auburn

Tops ham Woman Dies After Telephoned Help Request

Mrs Gertrude M Eaton 61 of Topsham died in her kitchen after asking a neighbor be called for help and dropping the telephone receiver. Central operator summoned assistance. deputies forced entry to find her body and the receiver hanging. Medical Examiner ruled no foul play. She leaves two children from a first marriage, Abiel W Thompson of New York City and Mrs Gladys Morse of Brunswick. Her husband died about twelve years ago.

Gertrude M. Eaton Topsham Central Office Eaton Topsham Grange Hall Central Mr. Morrill Frank Carver New York City Gladys Morse Brunswick

Yacht Helene Arrives Home After Great Lakes Cruise

The Charles E. Sorenson yacht Helene, built by Bath Iron Works, cleared from this city May 15 under Capt. Ivan Lundbloom and reached Detroit Saturday after a St. Lawrence voyage. It will be used for cruising on the Great Lakes by its Ford executive owner. Charles H. Thorne of Chicago, owner of Halonia, visited to inspect the new craft before its mid June departure along the same route.

Charles E. Sorenson Helene Bath Iron Works Corp Ivan Lundbloom Detroit St. Lawrence Great Lakes Ford Automobile Plant Charles H. Thorne Chicago Halonia

Believe missing man has gone to Canada

Edward Hamel of Ohio who visited Bath last week with Mrs. Hamel was reported missing. He left Friday noon in a Chevrolet sedan and had not been heard from. City Marshal Whitney said he believed Hamel had been located in Canada visiting his father.

Edward Hamel Ohio Bath

Gasoline Tanks Counted in Fort Fairfield Village

Gasoline tanks were counted in Fort Fairfield village with a total of 42 found in 16 filling stations. Several more were located inside a few garages. If any commodity shows overcrowding in Fort Fairfield it is likely gasoline.

Fort Fairfield Village Fort Fairfield

Five Islands social notes and Memorial Day services

Five Islands residents gather at cottages from Boston Medford Bath and Georgetown for summer visits. Elisha Field 82 dies after brief illness. funeral at Five Islands church with Georgetown burial. Memorial Day program outlines pupils recitations songs prayers and speeches at the Grange hall with local teachers and American Legion participation.

Grange Hall Five Islands Georgetown F. W. Hovey Dorothy Farrar Lincoln Lincoln E. Campbell, Jr Marguerite Gray America Flanders Field Arthur F. Delona Gertrude Carr Flag of the Free Dorothy Hagan Harold Rowe Lone Columbia Bradford C. Redennett Wiscasset William W. Marr Lester Powers Clarence D. McMahan The American Legion

Community thanks for sympathy during bereavement

The Field family expresses sincere thanks to neighbors friends and the Rev Mr Hovey for many helpful deeds and kind words of sympathy during illness and bereavement from Mrs Violetta Field Mr William F Field and Mr and Mrs Albion E Field

Hovey Violetta Field William F. Field Albion E. Field

Auxiliary Receives 225.42 From Poppy Sale

Miss Ruth Sheillenbarger won first prize with 260 poppies and Miss Jennie Kakos won second with 229. Other girls over 200 include Gladys Wade with 217 and Connie Morin with 200. The sale raised 225.42, up from last year, aided by Morse High Principal Arthur B. Scott and Central Grammar Principal Bessie M. Hunt for securing sellers at Mikelsky's Music Store and Senter's Inc.

Ruth Sheillenbarger Jennie Kakes American Legion Auxiliary Shellbarger Miss Kakos Gladys Wade Connie Morin Arthur B. Scott Morsehigh Bessie M. Hunt Central Grammar Mikelsky’s Music Senter's Inc

Missing Equipment at Bath Iron Works Leads to Dismissal

Officials at Bath Iron Works and City Marshal Walter L. Whitney investigated missing plant equipment. A foreman’s home was searched and equipment was found there. He was discharged by President William S. Newel. no criminal action followed. A fired associate allegedly aided the hoard.

Bath Iron Works Corp Walter L. Whitney William S. Newel

Morse Takes Game From Hallowell In The Valley League

Morse high, led by Leon Buck's eight strikeouts, beat Hallowell 8 3 in a Kennebec Valley League clash. Harry Ring and Paul Hayes starred for Morse with three and two hits respectively. Vin Henderson aided with sharp throws to the plate. Hayes doubled and Ring tripled as Morse pulled away in the fourth to fifth innings, moving within one game of Brunswick for third place.

Leon Buck Morse High Halewell Up River Community Harry Ring Morse Paul Hayes Keystone Sammy Cutts Colts Ring Leighton Young Hayes Vin Henderson Bath Hallowell Bath Boys Shipping City Newell Wilson Buck Brunswick

Army planes pass Bath in two formations during morning flight

Army aircraft moved over Bath about 11.25 am bound west in two formations of 24 and 12 with three others in view. They flew low and their engine hum drew crowds as they passed over the city, while Captain Silas H. Hardy of Little Deer Isle dies at 89 after a life-building island institutions and church.

Bath Silas H. Hardy Little Deer Isle Saunders Memorial

American Legion Houston Eyes Summer Boxing and Wrestling Series

The American Legion of Houston may stage a series of boxing and wrestling shows this summer. Athletic Officer Spaulding is investigating the plan, and several boxing managers have expressed willingness to bring fighters for the bouts.

American Legion of Houston Spaulding

Lavigne appeals after assault verdict in Bath court

James Lavigne 21 Wesley Street was found guilty of assaulting neighbor Rudolph Roy 27 Wesley Street ex Bath police officer in municipal court. Roy testified Lavigne punched and kicked him after a fence dispute. Neighbors Michaud and Dwyer backed Roy and Lavigne claimed self defense. Judge John J. Keegan imposed a $10 fine and $9.07 costs. appeal filed by Edward W. Bridgham.

James Lavigne Wesley Street Rudolph Roy Bath John J. Keegan Edward W. Bridgham Lavigne Roy

Russian Five Year Plan Told Rotarians At Bath Event

Rotarians heard Charles M. Miller describe Russia's Five Year Plan at Hotel Phoenix. Miller, a Bath tailor born in Russia, noted 1917 confiscations, four hour workdays, church abolition, limited education, frequent holidays, harsh winter downtime, and capital shortages. Guests included Webster, Hooper, and Tibbets.

Hotel Phoenix Russia Charles M. Miller Mr. Miller Miller William Webster Portland Fred Hooper Shenandoah, Pa Bion Tibbets Lewiston

Obituary of Mrs Rebekah B Stinson 70 Gloucester Bath

Mrs Rebekah B Stinson aged 70 wife of Charles H Stinson died suddenly Sunday noon at her home in Gloucester Massachusetts She was born in Phipphure daughter of Timothy and Frances Burgess and spent most of her life in the Bath area where her husband long served as foreman in the tin shop at Bath Iron Works Ltd The family will bring the body to Bath for funeral services held Wednesday afternoon at two at Arthur F Mayo funeral home 19 High Street Rev David L Wilson Central Church officiated and burial was in Oak Grove

Tata Mapa Doris McKenney Gardiner A. E. McMaster Carmel J. W. Tarr Russell Ring Alfred D. Houdlette Dresden Maurice Robinson Percy Baker Tristram Little Randall Your Damariscotta Taney Fred Strout Rachel Strout Lewiston Roy Gilpatrick Augusta Amasa King Portland Victor R. E. Carey Carey Robert Belgrade Lakes Belgrade General Assembly Legion Hall Water Front Cotton Cemetery Evergreen Cemetery Bert Skinner Peggy Clark Minnie Skinner Winthrop Vanessa Beedle Methodist Church Merry Meeting Grange Bowdoinham Grange Hall Ernest Ridley Mary Ridley William Dingley Mabel Lancaster Hallowell Richmond Corner Gwendolyn Henry Tarr Elmer Yeaton Eugene Baker Mr. Baker Marjorie Johnson Miss Johnson Carrie McKenney Brunswick M. W. Hanson Charles Pushard L. B. Carson Richmond Gladys Blanche Humphrey Charles Lamoreau Livermore Falls Bucksport Richmond Lions Johnson House E. H. Bailey Pleasant Street Harold Turner Percy Little Main Street Pleasant View Mabel McFee St. Ambrose Church Charles P. Biglin Henry Smith Patricia Arline Arthur Bent Lynn Mass John Dailey Joseph Baker Charles Baker Gwendolyn Tarr Alberta Sedgley Esther Parker Cecelia Robinson Irene Trott Evelyn Hanson Nellie Thomas Town Frank Lint Pauline O’neil Thomas O'Neil Don Cate Celix Piper Benton C. H. Minchen Boston E. C. Higgins Medford Higgins Edward Lewis Bath F. P. Carr Charles Davis Gilbert Standish Charles Lewis Hartley Harley Monay D. L. Howard Mark Hanna Charles Hanna Isabel Stevens J. G. Stevens Everett Cromwell C. A. MacMahan Boothbay Will Virgil Albion Field Jotham Five Islands Church Georgetown Center Rebekah B. S Ason Charles H. Stinson Gloucester Phipphure Timothy and Frances Burgess Winnerance Bath Iron Works Ltd Arthur F. Mayo High Street David L. Wilson Central Church Oak Grove

Mrs Lucy Flagg Tremaine Obituary Notice

Mrs Lucy Flagg Tremaine 59 of Salem Massachusetts widow of Henry Tremaine died Friday after a brief illness. Funeral held Saturday at her home and services Sunday at one o clock in Brunswick. She formerly lived in Brunswick and was well known in Bath. Survived by husband and one daughter. Philip A Tremaine Elbridge F Wright Miss Olive Barron and Fred W Barren attended the services.

Lucy Flagg T Smaine Salem Mass Henry Tremaine Brunswick

Permit Rejected for Longstanding Main Street Hot Dog Cart

The proprietor of a hot dog cart has been denied a permit to operate on Main Street sidewalks, a practice followed for about 30 years. He questions why carts lack the same sidewalk exposure as gasoline pumps, which are common in the area.

Main Street

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