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Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1935

Page

8

Geography Board Sets 25000 Local Names With Meanings

The 1934 Geography Board report debuts an 800 page volume listing 25000 decisions on correct names spellings locations pronunciations and origins for geographic features in the United States and abroad. It analyzes naming principles foreign transliteration rules and includes examples such as Mendicant Ridge Starved to Death Creek and Dnepropetrovsk with cross references and proposed forms for mail and usage.

United States Geographic Board High Court of Geographic Names United States Cacapon Mojave Trezigulny Pennsylvania Cuajiniquilapa Dnepropetrovsk Montevideo Apatite Hill Androscoggin County Bald Hancock County Oak Hill Bancroft Village Hampshire County Mass Middlefield Barker Oxford County Barrack Litchfield County Conn Garrack Bartlett Haystack White Mountains N. H Silver Spring Battie Knox County Beattie Beatty Bean Island Beaver Brook Hillsboro County N.H Beestick Pond Litchfield

Central Church Choir to Join Third Annual Portland Festival

The Central Congregational church choir directed by John Shaw will join two new choirs for the Maine Federation of Music Clubs festival on May 13 at Portland city hall auditorium. It is part of National Music Week observances. The program includes works by Beethoven Gounod Sullivan Tschaikowsky and Gaul with a solo chorus piece. The St Lawrence church choir directed by Mrs Ethel Fullerton Hatch is the other new choir.

Central Congregational Church John Shaw Maine Federation of Music Clubs Department of Music In Religious Education Portland City Hall Portland Beethoven Jerusalem Gallia Gounod Sullivan Gaul Tschaikowsky St. Lawrence Church Choir Ethel Fullerton Hatch Foster L. Haviland Brewens Woodfords Co National Church Fred. Lincoln Hill Westbrook Congregational Church Susan G. Coffin Immanuel Baptist Church

Winter term rolls show attendance at West Point school

In Phippsburg during the winter term Miss Esther Fordie of Portland taught at West Point. Two pupils were absent tardy or dismissed while nine were not tardy. Named pupils listed for attendance and nonattendance. The funeral of Mrs Margaret Perry wife of James Perry was held Wednesday at Meadowbrook road Phippsburg with Rev Littlefield officiating. Bearers listed and burial in Oak Grove Cemetery Bath.

West Point Esther Frodie Portland Tearre Barbara Victoria Wallace Myrna Mae Wallace Brunhilda Edith Davis Jacqueline Lee Richardson Juanita Phyllis Richardson Laurence Henry Wallace Regenia M. Coffin Arthur Everett Doyle Merle Ewin Gilliam Myrtle Arsena Gilliam Robert Nelson Gilliam Calvin Ellwood Smith Elsie Elnora Smith Marjorie Louise Smith Pauline Sarah Wallace Margaret P. Perry James E. Perry Meadowbrook Road Phippsburg FP. L. Littlefield Wesley Methodist Church Bath T. C. Hughes Charles Coombs Walter Lester Perry John Ernest Rogers Oak Grove Cemetery

Popham Beach Folk Plan Boston Reunion

Mrs. Vernon M. Mattson of Newton and Miss Elizabeth E. Webber of Cambridge announce a Popham Beach reunion to be held at The Pioneer 410 Stuart Street Boston on Monday evening. They serve on the Village Improvement Association planning committee and invite all Summer colony members and friends to a seven o'clock dinner with aims to make it an annual mid winter gathering for Kennebec mouth resort enthusiasts.

Vernon M. Mattson Phillips Lane Newton Elizabeth E. Webber Newport Road Cambridge Popham Beach Kennebec

Herbert F Ferris Dies After Stormy Night

Herbert F Ferris 69 Maine Central crossing tender at York and Pearl streets died of a heart attack about 10 15 Tuesday night. His son Leslie found him near the Pearl street crossing where Ferris had hung warning lanterns. Dr Harry F Morin declared death natural. Survived by wife Elizabeth six sons a daughter sister and 14 grandchildren. Funeral Friday at two at 21 Huse Street Bath.

Herbert F. Ferris Maine Central Railroad York and Pearl Streets Pearl Street Mr. Ferris Leslie Ferris York Street Harry F. Morin Huse Street New York James Katherine Ragan Ferris Bath New York Shipbuilding Co Bath Iron Works Solar Lodge Montgomery & St. Bernard R.A.C Dunlap Commandery K. T Elizabeth Ferris Charles Herbert Harry Ferris Quincy Mass Leslie, Melvin Edward Ferris George M. Eméry Annie Sullivan Medford

Funeral services held for Mrs Henry Tarbox of Topsham

Mrs. Henry Tarbox of Topsham, formerly of Bath, died recently and funeral rites were held Wednesday forenoon at 11 from the home of her daughter and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest A. Allan, at 36 Elm Street, Tops ham. Rev. Charles M. Tubbs officiated. Bearers were Rupert H. Baxter, Charles H. Cahill, William B. Mussenden, Alden G. Smith, John G. Morse and Harry C. Webber. Burial followed in Oak Grove cemetery, Bath.

Henry Tarbox Topsham Bath Ernest A. Allan Elm Street Charles M. Tubbs Grace Episcopal Church Rupert H. Baxter Charles H. Cahill William B. Mussenden Alden G. Smith John G. Morse Harry C. Webber Oak Grove Cemetery

Funeral for Stanley B. Wallace Held in Saco

The funeral for Stanley B. Wallace formerly of Bath and a Saco traveling salesman for a rubber mat firm, who died in a Friday hit and run near York Corner, was at the Harry C. Quinby funeral home in Saco Monday at two. Rev. J. Melvin Prior led the service. burial followed in Bath in the family lot.

Stanley B. Wallace Bath Saco York Corner Harry C. Quinby School Street J. Melvin Prior Saco United

Gardiner District Cancels Friday Sessions for Spring Break

Gardiner schools will close Friday afternoon for a vacation under a new plan. The district will hold seven weeks of sessions then take a one week break to shorten the Winter term into a spring recess, replacing the former two week spring recess.

Gardiner

Dromore Farm Bureau Holds All Day February Meeting

Dromore Farm Bureau held its regular February meeting with an all day session at the community house. The 32 attendees included Gertrude Marston of Neckasset and other guests. The group discussed dues, donations, and plans for a 4 H member trip to Washington in June, with several committees organizing meals and sewing for upcoming activities.

Maine Farm Bureau recognizes communities with meal awards

Public recognition schemes define state and county award events for top ranked communities. The Maine Farm Bureau Federation president will present the state award at the county annual meeting, with county awards by the county food project leader.

Maine Farm Bureau Federation

Surprise Kitchen Shower for Miss Clarice M Berry

A surprise kitchen shower honoring Miss Clarice M Berry was hosted at the Berry home on Middle Street. Guests included Miss Eva Thompson Miss Isabelle Small Miss Rachel Scott and others. engagement to A Duncan Rogers of Roxbury was announced. gifts hidden in the kitchen were opened with verses read. seasonal games and refreshments followed.

Clarice M. Berry Charles H. Berry Middle Street Miss Berry A. Duncan Rogers Roxbury Mass Eva Thompson Isabelle Small Rachel Scott Lucy Haggett Cora Mae Pearson Mary McCabe Ruth Clark Edith Wallace Estelle McCabe Shirley Bracey Olive Seavey Catherine Campbell Ruth Watson Charles Berry Nellie Bonney

Labbe of Lewiston to Fight Barrilito in Bath

Featherweight champion K O Labbe of Lewiston will meet El Kid Barrilito of Bath in a six round main bout at Arcade arena Friday night. Promoter Mihalos arranged the match after Labbe’s recent wins and Barrilito’s rise, a top Maine clash.

Arcade Arena Bath K. O. Labbe Lewiston Maine Labbe Paul Junior el “Kid” Barrilito Cyclone Sawyer Sawyer Barrilito K. O. Blouin Labbe-Barrilito Mihalos Cyclone Sawyer Paul

Beacon Street Fans Celebrate Beacon Victory and Injury

Beacon Street church supporters cheered as Beacon defeated St. Marys 30 to 26 in the YMCA Church League game. Vinny Henderson, forward for Beacon, suffered a dislocated finger when a fan slapped his shoulder in the jubilant mob outside the gym. Dr. Hugh D. Grant treated the finger and reset it.

Beacon Street Church Vinny” Henderson David S. Henderson North Bath Beacon St. Mary's Vinny Hugh D. Grant

Washington's Birthday Holiday Observed Citywide

Washington's birthday will be observed as a holiday with banks closed and schools shut. Most businesses will close though some neighborhood stores grocery shops clothing and jewelry outlets and department stores may stay open for a half day. A water spider is noted for spending most time underwater and being nearly twice as large as the female.

Washington

Community Club Activities and Local News Chronicle

Friday meeting hosted by Miss Roberta Manson and next week led by Mrs Sherman L Morse. Women’s auxiliary to honor Bath visitors with a supper at the Community house. Charles E Hewitt 2nd absent due to illness. Skiing parties reported on hills and lake. Church service at Winneganee well attended. Miss Freida Appel spoke of life in the Philippines and her work there. Loyal Temperance Legion met after school. Ladies society plans a 2.30 gathering with Mrs A J Dunton as speaker on her Southland trip. Thursday Woman's auxiliary held its first monthly social at Mrs Walter Morse. Supper and social by Winneganee Community club postponed with date to be announced. Death of Mrs James E Perry of Meadowbrook district in Phippsburg mourned. mother of Omar Perry, a well‑known village figure.

Squaw Club Roberta Manson Sherman L. Morse Women’s Auxiliary Bath Charles E. Hewitt Winneganee Freida Appel Philippine Islands Islands Mrs. Sims Miss Sims Temperance Legion Ladies Society A. J. Dunton Southland Charles E. Preble Marco Thatcher Pinkham Walter Morse James E. Perry Meadowbrook Phippsburg Perry Omar Perry

Central Church League Enjoys Social Supper and Skit Night

Central Church League held a social evening at the parish house with 30 members attending. Mrs. Perry L. Thompson chaired the supper, followed by toasts and a burlesqued skit "The Bachelor's Reverie" featuring many members. Contests for poetry and music were won by Mrs. Charles Welch and Mrs. Reginald Stacy.

Central Church League Perry L. Thompson Marius H. Page Lula H. Turner Arthur W. King Beatrice M. Jenkins Grace B. Faxon George W. Dean Scott Morse Howard A. Parks Fred Fuller Horace Morse Reginald Stacy Harold S. Avery Margaret R. Foote Ethel Blake Owen J. Ledyang Leonard M. Ord Charles E. Helah Charles Welch Leonard M. Lord William H. Small

Truck Sideswiped Sedans on Bath Brunswick Road

Lester A. Stone of Holyoke reported a rear end collision on the Bath Brunswick road when a Portland truck operated by H O Sweeney swerved and struck his sedan, denting it. Sweeney denied hitting the car. City Marshal Walter Whit ney referred the case to State Highway Officer John P. Crosby for investigation.

Lester A. Stone Beach Street Holyoke Mass Bath-Brunswick Walter L. Whitney Brunswick H. O. Sweeney Union Wharf Portland Stone Whitney John P. Crosby

Unusual Thick Ice Reaches Across Maine River Areas

The river freezes across to a Texas yard and ice depths reach 36 inches in Back River near the Arrowsic bridge and 44 inches at Merrymeeting Bay before water. Ice thickness may affect next summer’s harvest due to machinery limitations. William S. Newell of Bath Iron Works travels to New York on business.

Texas Yard Myers Reed Woolwich Back River Arrowsic Bridge Merrymeeting Bay William S. Newell Bath Iron Works Corp New York City

Morse High School Honors Roll Names Outstanding Students

Principal Arthur B. Scott released the six week and semester honor lists for Morse High School. Post graduates, seniors, juniors, sophomores and freshmen with highest honors or honors are named, detailing counts and required grade thresholds. names include Frances McDonald John Skelton Beatrice Adams Ruth Cohen John Huse Edward Owen Ruth Brown Dorothy Farley Charlotte Page Mary Sprague and many others.

Arthur B. Scott Morse High School Frances McDonald John Skelton Bileb Hodge Dorothy Martin Stanley Rogers John Huse Edward Owen Leola Adams Margaret Austin Louise Briggs Barbara Dorothy Wing Barbara Donnell Carl Earlebach Genevieve Emery Ruth Gallagher Virginia Jewett Dorothea Lewis Greta Mitchell Doris Perry James Steen Ira Abbott Blair Hodge Barbara Brown Eleanor Cotteau Jane Donnell Elizabeth Fuller Thomas Hall Helen Hodgkins Dorothy Jenkins Charlotte King Blanche Moody Alice Mulligan Crystal Shorey Herbert Wing Florence Wyman Helen Minott Robert Cressey Ruth Cohen Frank Martin Beth Trott Beatrice Adams Rosalys Desjardins Viola Arsenault Roberta Erwin Sarah Lindenburg Dorothy Parshley Nellie Robinson Catherine Shellenbarger Glenwood Snowden Dorothy Farley Charlotte Page Mary Sprague Ruth Sprague Janet Bridgham Ruth Brown Martha Cutting Esther Drummond Lena Kiamendalis Ruth Larey Ruth Oliver Helen Oulton Ronald Oulton Mary Philips Eugene Rice Madelyn Summerton Barbara Nickerson William Owen Frances Wallace

Berry's Suspicious Quick Action Foiled Bank Robbery

Walter T. Berry vault manager at Merchants National Bank Salem Massachusetts suspected three men posing to rent a safety deposit box. Police halted the plot after the trio fled, officers found two armed with guns matching those used by the Needham bandits and $7000 in the Naumkeag Trust Co box. The suspects were held overnight for investigation. Berry is tied to Bath connections through family.

Walter T. Berry Five Islands Bath Y Treas Carl Morse William H. O'Neil Claude Knowlton Berry Salem Barton Square Needham Naumkéag Trust Co Fred M. Reid Middle Street Harry L. Horne Oliver Street Bath

Touching tribute to Dr. Robert H Donnell memory

A San Diego tribute recalls Dr. Robert H Donnell former Bath man who died in California and was praised for charity cheerfulness and service to the Diadem class of the Scottish Rite Masonry. Walter W. of Bunites printed a copy for Bath friends and the note notes Donnell’s unfailing help to poor families and his generosity.

Robert H. Donnell Robert Donnell Scottish Rite Masonry San Diego Us Dee U.S. Grant Hotel Doc

Legion Minstrel Show On Easter Monday

Rehearsals are underway for The Black and White Revue a modern minstrel show to be staged by Roland Smith Post of the American Legion on Easter Monday April 2. Proceeds will aid the Legion building fund the Boy Scout troop and other projects. Eugene M Desmond will stage the show Jack Shaw will direct the music Mrs Frances Dunning Young will play the piano. Cast already includes Harry Hall John C Pitzgerald Ralph G Stetson Sumner Sewall W Emery Chase Jr Sam Povich Freeman A Trott Herbert R L emont R J M Steussy Howell Smith Wallace Ham J Lester Morse Ralph Kingsbury Donald D Young Gardiner Rogers Roscoe H Shaw Don Sterling Perry L Thompson Wilbur Crocker Walter Hill Ralph Gay Francis McDonald Major Charles D Bartlett Eugene Hart Harold Dido Cutting Herbert L Douglas and others. Ralph Gay business manager Wilbur Crocker Perry Thompson stage managers Hooker Howe Co of Haverhill Mass will furnish costumes.

Roland Smith Post American Legion Sumner Sewall Legion Building Fund Eugene M. Desmond Jack Shaw Frances Dunning Young Harry Hall John C. Pitzgerald Ralph G. Stetson W. Emery Chase, Jr Sam Povich Freeman A. Trott Herbert R. Lemont R. J. M. Steussy Howell Smith Wallace Ham J. Lester Morse Ralph Kingsbury Donald D. Young Gardiner Rogers Roscoe H. Shaw Don Sterling Perry L. Thompson Wilbur Crocker Walter Hill Ralph Gay Francis McDonald Charles D. Bartlett Eugene Hart Harold Dido” Cutting Herbert L. Douglas Perry Thompson Hooker- Howe Co Haverhill Mass

Repair Crew Fixes Six Inch Water Main Break

Bath Water District employees worked through Wednesday night repairing a six inch main under Front street near Oak and Elm. The pipe split, requiring three hours to reach it through pavement and soil, with a sleeve fitting bolted on to seal the leak by 5 a m Thursday. Front street service was halted from 9 p m to 5 a m. Supt Abbott ordered extra sleeves to be kept on hand for every size main, and workers were rotated to handle other winter disruptions.

Bath Water District Front Street Oak Street Oak and Elm Streets Water District Bath Abbott Lot

Representative Bailey Announces Candidacy for Maine Legislature

Representative Frank R. Bailey of Woolwich declares his candidacy to seek Republican renomination as representative for Arrowsic Phippsburg Topsham West Bath and Woolwich. Elected in 1932 he has served on agriculture and towns committees and actively debated issues affecting his constituents. Bailey, a Woolwich resident and former selectman and Woolwich Grange master, is listed among local leaders. Miss Lillian Miller spent the weekend in Washington with her sister Mrs Clarence W son.

Frank R. Bailey Woolwich Maine Arrowsie Phippsburg Topsham West Bath Bailey Burkett Board of Selectmen Lillian Miller Washington Street Clarence W.son

Also Mentioned on This Page

Geography Court New England Central Church Choir Maine Federation of Music Club Edward C. Craig Garden Street Passe Popham Beach Folk Plan Boston Iron Works Stanley Wallace Dromore Farm Burea Dromore Farm Bureau Community Club House Gertrude Marston Nequassét County Project Marie Colby Beatrice McFadden Ruth Farnham Susie Waterhouse Olga Brown Margaret Chaney Arline Perkins Ardenne Phippsburg Center Bess Manson Julia Johnson Elizabeth Mayo Florence Morse Annie Lemont Martha Morse Tom Totman Esther McCourt Lillian Hosmer Rachel Hodgdon Jennie Harrington Eleanor Gilmore Berniece Drake State Military and Children's Naval Home Farm Bureau McFadden Winneyance Eva Rogers Dromore Evelyn Beals Betty Rogers Bath City Hospital Dromore Bureau Linda Perry Lillian Perry Ruth Morse Grace P. Dickinson Bessie E. Dickinson Anna Derwent Anne Deering Hortense Welch Extension Service University of Maine, College of Agriculture Community Food Project Food Project Grange Service Clubs Ladies’ Aid Vinny Henderson Scott Salem Bank DR. R. Ht. Donnell Legion
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