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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1935

Page

2

Brann Fishing Party Boosts Maine Tourism Image

The Brann fishing party drew prominent guests from multiple states and the nation, showcasing Maine resorts, scenery, and hospitality. Guests enjoyed golf, boating, and rapid travel to lakes and mountains, with strong press and radio coverage positioning Maine as Vacationland. The event boosted publicity and may become a recurring Summer Visitors Day attractor.

Brann Maine Squaw Mountain Inn Arthur Crafts Maine Hotel Association Philip Sheridan Governor Brann

Memorial Day Reflections On Veterans And The Nations Heroes

A reflective piece traces Memorial Day through generations from Civil War veterans to Spanish American War and World War II groups now joining the American Legion. It asserts Memorial Day will endure as long as the nation lives, with flags and flowers placed on graves by those who follow.

American Legion

Memorial Day’s enduring spirit across nations and time

The piece notes how patriotic groups will sustain the Memorial Day custom after men pass on, credits a Southern woman with origin of the practice, and recalls General Logan’s 1868 proclamation setting May 30 as Decoration Day. It contrasts Civil War loyalties and highlights continued appreciation of Maine weather and fishing.

Sons of Veterans Daughters of the John A. Logan Grand Army of the Republic United States

Morse French Classes Present Plays and Music at Morse High

A Morse high school program directed by Miss Cezile Veilleux offered two French plays and musical numbers. The cast included Ralph Card, Mary Hodgkins, Edward Waters, Elton Pinkham, Linwood Temple and Mary Sprague with performances by Elizabeth Butterfield and Miss Veilleux. The program featured La Anglais tel que l on le parle and La Faim est un grand inventeur with orchestral interludes and songs Au Clair de la Lune and Parlez moi d Amour.

Morse High School Cezile Veilleux Elizabeth Butterfield Paris Ralph Card Eugene Mary Hodgkins Betty Edward Waters Hogson Elton Pinkham Julien Chandel John Rogers Linwood Temple Merton Sprague Mary Sprague Naila Delibes Betty Rice Miss Veilleux Esther Drummond France William Mussenden Charles Marr Franklin Hallowell Ellen Stevens Shirley Moore Marjorie Trott Carroll Morse O. M. Redlon Bath Opera House J. C. Footer Clothing Store Parry's

Veteran Firemen Plan Portland Muster With Two Engines

Veteran Firemen's Association voted to enter Senator Baxter and Sagadahock engines in the New England Engine League muster at Portland on July 20. Class A prizes total 1200 dollars. first prize 500 dollars. A lawn party fundraiser will sponsor transport and entry costs. estimated 100 dollars needed with more welcome. A crew of 150 may accompany the engines to Portland for operation. each engine must have its own foreman. Frank T. Fortier leads Senator Baxter. Archie Carey leads Sagadahocky. A committee headed by Alderman Edward F. Miller will organize the lawn party, with George Talbot Archie Carey Joseph Melzard Pearl Dunbar Frank Fortier and Harry Warner.

Senator Baxter Sagadahock New England Hand Engine League Portland Frank T. Fortier Baxter Archie Carey Sagada- Hocky Edward F. Miller George Talbot Joseph Melzard Pearl Dunbar Frank Fortier Harry Warner

First Junior Red Cross rally at Morse high school

The Morse high school auditorium hosted the first Junior Red Cross rally on Saturday morning with 400 students from primary to senior classes. Ronald Oulton presided as delegates introduced from Dike, South Street, North grammar, North Primary, Center Street, and Woolwich schools amid songs, a pageant, and a radio broadcast finale.

Frederick W. Humphreys Red Cross Junior Red Cross Ronald Oulton Doris Crocker Dike School Ruth Cogan South Street School Mary Donnell North Grammar Nancy Fitzgerald North Primary Germaine Bonney Center Street School Patricia Strout Woolwich Frederick J. Hoffman Ralph P. Dunbar Carl B. Swanton Edward Lemoine Frederick Hoffman Jr John Gilmore Clifford Leeman, Jr Robert Mitchell Joe Bartlett Swanton Betty Swanton Portugal Margaret Sampson Germany Catherine McAllister Greece Peggy Ayers Australia Margaret Strack Austria Cynthia Lemoine Russia Iva Ford Hungary Robert Allen Turkey John St. Martin Costa Rica Keith Fleming Africa Toula Kakos India Barbara Pitman China Marie Clough Japan Barbara Vigne Emily Furber Hawaii Emily Dorothy Mitchell Mexico Dick Poulos South America Charlene Elaine Rogers America Mary Concannon Washington, D. C Mitchell School Bruce Wright Dunkirk Barbara Bracey Dora Bridges Mary Lermond Pearl Taylor Evelyne Berry Riva Civia Greenblatt Donald Hopkins Arthur Berry Albert Berry Charles Godfrey Ted Cyr Dickie McRae George Burgon Betty Mae Hopkins Donald Hinds Gladys Geneau Maxine Tinney Madelyn Oliver Dale Harper Donald Williams Marjorie Knight Arthur Pierce Alice Mitchell Paul Hurd Violet McCorr Tommy Staples Barbara Tibbetts The Lucille Geneau John Hinds Robert Pinkham Alice Young Mary Louise Murray Fred Cyr George Johannsen Miss Tulip Tulip Richard Godfrey Mr. Robin Barbara Jenkins June Stover

McCausland Leads Bath Skeet Shooters in 23 of 25

Bernard McCausland led Bath skeet shooters Thursday, breaking 23 of 25 targets. A Bath team to represent at Sunday shoots was chosen: Howard Rice, Bernard McCausland, Dr. George Hibbs, Milton Savage, Eddie Clough, Ralph Small, and Clif Walsh, with two alternates.

Bernard McCausland Bath Howard Rice George Hibbs Milton Savage Eddie Clough Ralph Small Clif Walsh Arthur Samuel Morse

Wesley Church Hosts Informal Reception for Heywoods

Members and congregation of Wesley Methodist church held an informal reception Wednesday evening for Rev. and Mrs. Ernest Heywood marking his second year as pastor. The vestry was decorated with cut flowers from Kennebec Greenhouses. A program featured singing, piano and guitar performances by Ruth Shellenbarger, Margaret Gordon and others, followed by a social period with refreshments prepared by church volunteers.

Wesley Methodist Church Ernest Heywood Kennebec Bird U. Shellenbarger Andrew M. Butterfield Sylvia Charlotte King Walter Snipe Rev Heywood Andrew Butterfield Harris T. Rodick Ladies Aid Willard McLean Mrs. Rodick The Missionary Society Ellery E. Whittemore Robert S. Gordon

Second Grade Circus Program Delights Parents at Centre Street

The Centre Street primary School second grade and teacher Miss Isabella Lewis hosted 25 parents for a Circus Program on Thursday. Students presented Town Hats songs Animal Band Circus Time Candy Lion Parade The Elephant The Clown The Circus Readings and group performances with leaders Dorothy Johansen Caroline Carpenter and Frances Callan. Prizes and flowers were given to Miss Lewis and bouquets were presented by Caroline Carpenter and Jackson Hill.

Centre Street Isabell Lewis Edward Anna Coffill E. Gediman Robert Niles Dorothy Johansen Tinker Taffy Jackson Hill Caroline Carpenter Frances Callan Carmen Huse Virginia Andre Hill Andre Miss Lewis

Wiscasset Couple Wed in Grace Church Rectory

Miss Bernice Webber and John Blagdon, both of Wiscasset, exchanged marriage vows Thursday noon at Grace church rectory with Rev. Charles M. Tubbs officiating. The couple plans to reside on Federal street in Wiscasset after a short wedding trip.

Bernice Male Webber Wiscasset John Libby Blagdon Grace Church High Street Charles M. Tubbs Harold A. Campbell Newcastle C. Blagdon Blagde Wiscasset Academy University of Maine Katharine Gibbs Secretarial School Boston Maine State Planning Board Augusta Pi Beta Phi Maine Blagdon Bath Morse High School ERA Rural Electrification Red Men The Odd Fellows Civic Club

Master Mason Exalted by Portland Sojourners Team

A Solar lodge gathering praised the Portland chapter No. 92 National Sojourners team for masterful skill and military precision. The event featured 125 at banquet and about 200 attendees with many guests from various lodges.

Solar Lodge Portland Arthur W. King United States United States Army Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard Public Health Coast and Geodetic Services United States of America Paul I. Davis Dental Reserve Hiram Lodge No. 180 South Portland Ensign Kenney A. Burgess Ancient Landmark Lodge No. 17 Kennebunk Philip L. Stevens 906Th Coast Artillery Reserve Ashlar Lodge Lewiston Oscar A. Kaler 303Rd Infantry Deering Lodge John H. Marks U. S. Navy Reserve Prospect Lodge Boston Arthur E. Kimball Coast Artillery Warren Phillips Cumberland Mills Frank B. Maxim Q. M Fellowcraft Lewis A. Barker, Jr C. A William J. Dow Nelson L. Abbott U.S. N Cornerstone Lodge James C. Furnival Leroy S. Syphers Greenleaf Lodge Cornish Everett S. Davis

Young Hampden Gardener Tops Prize Beans

Little Miss Patricia Harris, three, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ernest Harris of Hampden, emerges as a standout market gardener in a small scale section. Her prize beans reach over three inches high after early May planting and are ahead of beans from older gardeners.

Patricia Harris Ernest Harris Hampden

Hartnett Elected Exalted Ruler of Bath Elks

Edward N. Hartnett was elected ex alted ruler of Bath lodge of Elks at the annual meeting Thursday evening. District deputy Arthur D. Welch presided. Other officers elected include Edward J. McMann and Percy W. Oliver. Installation set for June and Flag Day observance planned for June 14. Indoor clambake precedes the meeting with a large turnout and staff led by Edward J. McMann and John P. Crosby.

Edward N. Hartnett Bath Lodge of Elks Arthur D. Welch Portland Edward J. McMann Percy W. Oliver Edward McCormick Roscoe H. Shaw William J. Perry Albert H. McMann Samuel R. Percy Stanley F. Brown Grand Lodge John P. Crosby House Welch Alen E. Jones Rockland D. Maine State Elks’ Association

Native Indians Predominate Peru Population Says Census

Census figures show Native Indians constitute the vast majority of Peru’s population. The report highlights the ethnic composition and notes the distribution of indigenous communities across the country.

Peru

Delightful Concert by Les Camarades Musicaux at Winter Street

A warm audience filled Winter Street chapel for the annual Spring concert program by Les Camarades Musicaux. The mixed chorus, piano solos, violin performances, and various arias delighted listeners, with several named performers from Camden Rockland Bath and Bath area noted among attendees.

Winter Street Chapel Les Camaradés Musicaux Weston P. Holman Camden Rockland Harold Glidden Sturtevant Earl Storer Lydia Tracy Bath Albert Averill Evelyn White

Bath High School Alumni Banquet Honors 1910 Class

All but four of Morse high school class of 1910 have been located and invited to the Bath high school alumni association banquet next month where the group will be honored as the Twenty-five Year Class. The uncontacted are Ida Florine Kimball Mary Alice Gertrude Johnson Mary Pinkham and Frank Coleman. Contact Arthur L. Pratt or O. M. Redlon with information.

Morse High School Bath High School Alumni Association Ida Florine Kimball Mary Alice Gertrude Johnson Mary Pinkham Frank Coleman Arthur L. Pratt North Street O. M. Redlon Front Street Winter Street Raymond Harris Trott Walter Brown Lillian Perkins Margaret Torrey Louise Mary Child Paul Llewellyn Wing Ruth Marion Cahill Reading Helen Mac Robinson Leonard Henry Gibson Mary Alice Johnson Jessie Forbes Ferguson Lillian Frances Perkins Alan Ramsay Cole Emme Holbrook Sydleman Robert Henry Haskell Gertrude Dillon Edward James Fitzgerald Vale

Senior Class Holds Last Assembly With Veilleux Singers

The senior class ends its last assembly with Miss Veilleux performing four encores accompanied by Miss Drummond. Miss Butterfield delivers closing remarks quoting Tennyson and presents Shirley Moore's farewell poem to the students.

Miss Veilleux Miss Butterfield Alfred Lord Tennyson Shirley Moore

Lucky Day For Leatrice Nutt After Car Crash

Leatrice Nutt, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph E Nutt of Rockland, escaped serious injury when a sudden stop on Main Street near Strand theatre shattered the windshield. She suffered only a large forehead lump and told her shaken parents she felt all right after the incident.

Leatrice Nutt Ralph E. Nutt Rockland

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