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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1933

Page

6

Phippsburg Social Notes Return Visit Highlights

Long list of local residents visiting relatives and attending events in Bath, Bowdoin and surrounding towns. Travelers include Rev Charles Stevens Clifton Clark Lucia Ferguson Harry Berry Eleanor Blaisdell and many others with dinners theatre games and a Halloween party at Popham Beach.

Charles Sb. Stevens Clifton Clark Alfred Lucia Ferguson Alice Abbie Minott Boston Harry Berry Eleanor Portland George Iam Blaisdell West Point Owen Richardson Conrad Beardsley Bath J. Lester Morse William Donnell William Donnell, Jr William $Rd Campbell Farm Errol Blaisdell Percy Lowe Brunswick E. L. Risteen Arthur Thomaston Sawyer George L. Cutting Foxboro Mass R. F. Campbell Campbell Eleanor Brown Nettie Beals Fred Parks Lincoln Somerville Flora Risteen Sagadalloc Pomona Grange Bodwell Grange Small Point Mattie Cutting John Bowie Carlson Bros M. E. Wilbur Cox Edward Thomas, Jr Katherine Johnson Frank Green Thelma L. J. Feere J. H. Blaisdell Cora Campbell Willard Blair South Braintree Dromore C. W. Rogers J. D. Rogers Alice Coffie Carol Drake Junior Stover Fred Spinney Carol David Drake Joseph Edna Oliver Margaret Wyman Allen Millard Urquhart Fred Allie Spinney Muriel and Rae Morong Blanchard Crowley Reginald Berry Arlene Norman Stanley Perkins Edna Coolidge Margaret Stover Marion Morong Fred Humminston

Dike PTA Reports Highlight Club Successes and New Heater

At the Dike P T A meeting held Tuesday evening in Summer Street rooms, committees reported on the recent supper Halloween party and rummage sale. The group noted a heater for the large room and heard a talk by Elizabeth B Deering on girls physical training. Mrs Hermon Crocker summarized the Bruns wick state convention and a card party was announced at Mrs Walter W Smiths home with Mrs Smith and Mrs Dunbar hosting.

Dike P. T. A Summer Street Elizabeth B. Deering Brunswick Hermon Crocker Walter W. Smith Ralph P. Dunbar Smith Washington Street David Henderson Daniel A. MacDonald Ambrose MacFadden

Farmers urged to persevere as road and farm hardships persist

Frank Robinson of Manchester urges youth with farm training to stay in farming despite hard times. He notes the enduring need to raise crops for food and predicts better days ahead, while acknowledging high mortality from road related traffic accidents and a challenging economic climate for farmers.

Frank Robinson Manchester Harry

Barteau Austin Wedding Solemnized in Farmington

The marriage of Miss Charlotte N. Austin of Madison and Portland to Edward Knight Barteau of San Diego was solemnized at the bride’s brother’s home in Farmington. Attendants included M Elsie Wakefield and Phyllis Rockwell. Rev S F Auchenbarch conducted the double ring ceremony. The couple planned a Canada and California wedding trip.

Charlotte N.austin Portland Madison Edward Knight Barteau San Diego Calif Clyde L. Austin Perham Street Farmington M. Elsie Wakefield Phyllis Ckwell Edwin L. Inness South Portland Linton L. Austin Miss Wakefield Rockwell Austin Austin, and Dr. Austin Sang "O Promise Me." Rev. S. F. Auchenbarch Ece Barteau Madison High School Maine General School of Nursing Kappa Alpha Pi Fraternity William E. Barteau

Eight Bath gunners return from woods with deer

A Bath party of eight gunners led by Sheriff Albert Henderson returned from northern Maine with sizable deer after a week in the woods. They entered from the Canadian border, hiked through brush, and shot the 225 pound 10 point buck by Sheriff Henderson. Curtis Dall, son in law of President Roosevelt, Mayor Murphy of Somerville, and Neil Violette of the Maine Forestry Department joined near Lac Frontiere. Crosby stayed with Dall’s party while the others returned Saturday night.

Bath Albert Henderson Maine Woods Weeck John P. Crosby Crosby Sheriff Henderson Lac Frontiere Curtis Dall Franklin D. Roosevelt Bath Party Mr. Dall Mayor Murphy Somerville Mass Neil Violette State of Maine Forestry Department Brann Mr. Crosby

Gorham Normal School hosts statewide superintendent day

Gorham Normal School welcomes superintendents and principals from across the state for a day of conferences and presentations in Russell hall. Events include addresses by Keith Jordan and William B. Jack, an industrial arts feature, library club program, and student performances.

Gorham Normal School Russell Hall Keith Jordan Portland William B. Jack Helen Abbott Library Club Daniel Wight Mildredale Walter E. Russell National Honor Society Europe Marjorie Palmer Bath Girl's Glee Club Nellie King Ue Nellie V. Leeman

Winnegance Club Hosts Halloween Party and Meetings

The Winnegance Squaw club held a Halloween party hosted by Mrs. John G. Morse with pumpkin pie doughnuts and cider. Next Friday’s meeting will be hosted by Mrs. I A Trueworthy. The Community club auxiliary plans a supper with a card party at the community house next Thursday. Lincoln Parks travels from Boston for the weekend, returning with his parents and taking an apartment in Somerville for the winter.

Squaw Club John G. Morse I. A. Trueworthy Lincoln Parks Boston Fred L. Parks Somerville Roberta P. Manson Morse Mikelsky Miss Manson Robert P. Manson Phippsburg Road Elmer Coggeshall Small Point Phippsburg Humphrey A. Owen High Street Owen Harry P. Nason Frank Knight Elbridge B. Malcolm Reuben Purington Fred S. Coombs Ruby F. Talbot Charles W. Talbot Angie Talbot Norma Hogan Marion Marshall Hazel Banks Annette Williams Virginia Hogan Dorothy Talbot Phyllis Coombs Frances Hogan Chester Talbot, Jr Edgar Williams Harold Drake Gordon Holbrook Robert Talbot Reid Perkins Lon Pennell, Jr Earl Banks Winneyance Greenville Walter Rogers Walter Morse Earl Morse Samuel Jordan Sherman Morse Sherman L. Morse New York Hudson Edgar Oliver Bridge Street Dromore Farm Bureau

Morse and Brunswick Set Armistice Day Football Clash

Morse and Brunswick high clash at Whittier field Saturday at 2 p m for the Armistice Day game. Bath previously defeated Brunswick 7 0 at Kelley field. Brunswick misses captains Chris and Roland Fortin in the lineup.

Morse and Brunswick High Whittier Field Brunswick Bath Lads Kelley Field Bowdoin College Morse-Brunswick Bath Chris Fortin Roland

Sawyer and Taylor Prepare for Friday Fight Night

Cyclone Jimmy Sawyer meets K O Taylor of Boston in the main bout at the Arcade arena Friday night. Taylor returned after defeating the Bath boy two weeks ago in the Arcade hall. Farmer Brown initially refused a rematch with Sawyer, but promoter Mihalos secured Taylor from Boston while Brown appears on the card against the Unknown Champions of Waterville.

Jimmy Sawyer K. O. Taylor Boston Arcade Arena Taylor Bath Boy Arcade Hall Nick Mihalos Sawyer-Taylor Farmer Brown Sawyer Brown Farmer Mihalos Waterville Young Bouchard Tony Cello Young Castilloux Angelo Marino

Henry P Healey Celebrates 82nd Birthday at Home

Henry P Healey quietly marked his 82nd birthday Tuesday at 12 West Street. The retired mason remains hale and hearty and enjoyed the day with friends, though he has not recovered from the grief of Mrs Healey’s death months earlier.

Henry P. Healey West Street Mr. Healey

Bath Woman Sees First Bath Deer Of Season

Mrs. Pascal B. Flint of 14 Robbins Street, Bath, shot a 100 pound doe at Indian Point Georgetown on opening day. With her husband Dr. Flint, she waited for a shot and hit the deer after firing three times. Several Bath and nearby residents hunted that day, with Mr. MacMahan and Mr. Hagan also taking deer later.

Bath Pascal B. Flint Robbins Street Indian Point Georgetown Guy Crosby East Brunswick Miles Hagan Charles Andrews Chester McMahan Five Islands Mr. MacMahan Flint Kennebec Bridge

City to aid tuition for 1000 Bath citizens

A plan to send 1000 Bath citizens to other schools with tuition paid by the city could bar the local school from admitting tuition students and strain funding from the State School Fund. Officials warn of legal challenges and loss of teacher certification for graduates.

E. E. Roderick of Education

Delightful reception for new Bath pastor Rev Joseph O Purdue

Winter Street church and parish hosted a reception for Rev Joseph O Purdue and Mrs Purdue attended by over 300 guests including clergymen from other churches. The event featured floral gifts orchids chysanthemums seasonal decor music by John Grindell Francis McPherson and Mrs Carl Albee and was organized by the Ladies aid with Mrs Charles E Plaisted as chair and a long list of committee members.

Winter Street Joseph O. Purdue South Portland P. M. Olm Kennebec John Grindell Francis McPherson Carl Albee Laiires’ Aid Charles E. Plaisted Low Plaisted Langdon T. Snipe Allen M. Irish Clarence W. Morse Elmer D Hodgkins Arthur K. Purington

Tooled Leather Topic At Woolwich Farm Bureau Meeting

Mrs. Henry Cooper hosted Nequasset Farm Bureau on Wednesday with thirty members present to discuss Tooled Leather. Attendees practiced crafting on a billfold and six coin purses and planned a chicken supper and play for Mont Sweag Grange Hall next Tuesday evening.

Henry Cooper Woolwich Nequasset Farm Bureau Montsweag Grange Hall Farm Bureau Charles R. Farnham Bath Hortense Welch Auburn Farnham Carolyn Wing Maurice T. Hathorne John W. Brown Daisy Wilson Loring K. Soule Bureau Edward Shaw Henry T. Dubar James A. Colby Duncan MclIntosh Edgar Hunnewell Costello P. Hall John Brown Percy D. Marston Flora Storey Lowell Brown Asa Hathorne Alton Berry Merle Jameson

Dromore Farm Bureau Sets Friday Meeting

Dromore Farm Bureau will meet Friday at 10 in Dromore Grange Hall with Hortense Welch from Auburn leading a Know Your Grocers session. A new list of members for the upcoming year includes many local women plus several新 names in the roster.

Dromore Isa McIntire Clara Oliver Linda Perry Lillian Perry Annie Percy Myrtle Pye Harriet Pye Carrie Pye Eva Rogers Belle Sawyer Gertrude Small Ruth Trask Elinor Thomas Albertha Williams Emily Williams Carrie Wyman Bertha—Wyme

Kezar Falls Woman Raises Nine Bottle-fed Pigs

Mrs. A. C. Gilbert of Kezar Falls rears nine piglets in her home after the sow could not care for them. Each piglet has its own bottle and receives feeding every two hours, with Mrs. Gilbert tending to their needs.

A. C. Gilbert Kezar Falls

Oracle in a gale as the Sea King arrives homeward

The Oracle and Sea King set sail from New York and California to Cape Horn in harsh conditions. A hurricane strikes on March fourth into the fifth, tearing sails, flooding cabins, and testing crew endurance before the ship's fate is decided.

Bo'sun Mr. Beverage Howse Bo-sun Sea King Lime Point Point Bonita Hume Beverage Mizzen Mr. Hume New York San Francisco Maury Tesair Tucker South Atlantic Cape Horn California Alta Oracle Mission Rock Wiggins Ate Mr. Bevergee Mr. Hime Canada Morrison Captain Morrison

Skowhegan Women's Club Opens 51st Year With Talks

The Skowheran Woman's club launched its 51st yearly program with the Directors' tea. Florence Waugh Danforth spoke on The Maine Federation at Poland Spring, and Olive L. Wakefield presented China Old and New Extracts from an Unwritten Diary. Dr. Paul Wakefield and wife are authorities on Chinese history and customs.

Skowheran Woman's Club Florence Waugh Danforth Maine Federation Poland Spring China Olive L. Wakefield Paul Wakefield Central Maine Fairfield Wakefield

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Dike P.T.A L. T Atwood L. F.” Atwood Phyllis Rockwell Gorham Normal School Harry B. Briggs, Jr Bath Iron Works College Towns Scrapper Cyclone Western Avenue Court Street Board of Highways and Sewers Dummer Court Committee On Public Buildings Bathe Bruste Co Bath National Bank First National Bank New England Tel. & Tel. Co Russell Street Telephone Company Board of Education Harold E. Armes Irving Barter Waterstreet Harold P. Small Ellery E. Whittemore Deering Day Hart Masque and Gown Society B. J.1 Margaret Hines Lewiston Philip G. Parker Society The College Players Nequasset Bureau Capt Omar J. Humphrey YarMouTh
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