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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1937

Page

9

Forty Years Ago In Bath November 3 1897 News

Fortnightly column from The Bath Daily Times recaps events in Bath Massachusetts including funerals, local moves and births, a food fair at Alameda, ship incidents near Montauk, council meetings, and local social items dated November 3 to November 9 1897. Names include Mrs John Hoffman B K Lord Joseph Smith Charles Bohn Fred Sawyer Ethel Lundrigan Rena Jewett Edwin Jones Capt Charles Morse and many more.

Food Fair entertainment by Bath Boys' Brigade and guests

A thousand mainly school children attended the Food Fair this afternoon where entertainment was provided by the Bath Boys' Brigade and performers Mr. Nalon Thomas Gilmore and Frank Vernell.

Bath Boys’ Brigade Mr. Nalon Thomas Gilmore Frank Vernell

Academy honors E M Fuller on Portland medical board

In Portland last evening the Academy of Medicine and Science elected Dr E M Fuller of this city to its board of vice presidents. Cant Chaney of the ferry boat Hercules bought a Hardiran piano from Louis Dutton.

Academy of Medicine and Science Portland E. M. Fuller Cant. Chaney Hercules Louis Dutton

Armistice Day Program at West Bath Grange Features Ernest E. Rose

West Bath Grange hosted an Armistice day program with speaker Ernest E. Rose of Rosedale. 93 attended including seven visitors. Rose shared details of his American Legion Pilgrimage to France and the Queen Mary voyage with brother Frank Rose. The event included songs, poems, and a panel discussion on war's gains, plus a later entertainment and food fair setup with dancing, prizes, and community donors.

Ernest E. Rose Rosedale West Bath Grange Mr. Rose American Legion France Frank Rose Washington, D. C New York Edward B. Hamblett Ernest Hamblett Flanders’ Field Edwin W. Haggett Rose Ross Southampton Eng Holland Amsterdam Antwerp Brussels Belgium Paris London Edinburgh Glasgow Scotland Belfast Dublin Killarnay Cork Queenstown Trish Free State George R. Booker Bates College Charles B. Doyle Grange Grange Hall Doyle Helen E. Hartwell D. Wallace MacDonald Herbert S. Cavanaugh Arthur C. Lemont Charles B. Doyle Grangers Bath Postoffice Square Leeman Mary Clappison Charlotte Cahill Rauser Barbara Curran Mary H. Cunningham Millicent Hecht Olive Plummer Dick Boucher Dean Farnham Waterville John M. Howe Harold B. Freeman David S. Henderson Herbert Cavanaugh Herbert Simpson Central Maine Power Co Emera’s James B. Lemont Economy Simpson's Farm Rosedale Farm Eastern States Farmers’ Exchange Center Street Torrey Roller Bushing Works Steeves Wilson's Drug Store Cyr’s A. D. Stetson and Son, Inc Acme C. W. Rogers Hardware Eaton's Market W. H. Sanford Androscoggin Camps O. M. Redilon Gofkuuf's

Auburn couple announces daughter's marriage in New York

Mr and Mrs Harry Isaacson of 177 Cook Street Auburn announce the marriage of their daughter Alice of New York City to Harris G Greene The ceremony occurred last Sunday in New York with Rabbi Israel Goldfarb officiating Mrs Greene is a Norway High School Auburn Maine School of Commerce and Columbia University alumna Mr Greene a Columbia University graduate practicing law in Jamaica Long Island New York and the couple will reside there The Bangor Commercial notes a humorous aside about a party guest and a Pekingese dog that winked at her, prompting a lighthearted joke.

Harry Isaacson Cook Street Auburn Alice New York City Harris G. Greene Israel Goldfarb Greene Norway High School Auburn Maine School of Commerce Columbia University Mr. Greene Jamaica Long Island N. Y

Russian artist uncovers pearl essence boom for Maine fishers

During wartime a Russian artist visited Rhode Island’s governor and sparked a discovery now worth millions for Down East Maine herring fishermen. The gold is a pearl essence from fish scales used to color and coat plastics and paints. Two Eastport plants and a Dennysville site process scales into a silvery pigment sold for three to ten dollars a pound, paying fishermen well. The method blends aging science and local effort, turning byproducts into a thriving industry with deep regional impact.

Theovceenor Rhode Island Maine Rhody Eastport Luber Atlantic Jacquin France Dennysville James Turner Turner U. S. Bureau of Fisheries

Spuds Face Wings as Colonial Club Leaders Fight On

In the Colonial Club league the Spuds led by Dick Hersom face Johnny Levyn's Wings who climbed from fifth to second after eight points in Thursday matches. Don Jewett's Camels remained tied for first but added only one point to sit third, close behind the Wings. High three strings went to Allie Jewett with 316, Captain Levya of the Wings had 309. Team totals show Camels 1122 while Murads and others compete in a tight race with several teams within four points.

Dick Hersom Spuds Johnny Levyn Wings Don Jewett Camels Allie Jewett Levya The Spuds van Deers Leese Pele Rhea Murads D. Ring A. Jewett

Bath Rangers Fall 14 0 to Augusta Cadets at Capitol Park

Bath Rangers were shut out 14 to 0 by the Augusta Cadets at Capitol Park on Sunday. Gus Hanson returned Al lie Thayer’s punt 65 yards for a Cadets TD, Normie Merrill added the extra. The Cadets drove again in the third with Finlay scoring from the four yard line as Merrill added the extra. Bath threatened in the fourth but a Roderick interception near midfield stalled the rally.

Bath Rangers Augusta Cadets Capitol Park Augusta Home Forces Gus Hanson Allie Thayer Normie Merrill Bath Club M. Niles M. Harrington Roderick Ranger Finlay Merrill Thayer C. Niles

National Education Week Observed Across Nation

American Education Week sponsored by the National Education Association runs this week to involve parents and citizens in school programs. The general theme is Education and Our National Life with topics including Can We Educate for Peace Buying Educational Service and The Horace Mann Centennial, highlighting education advances in schools.

National Education Association Hud

Probate notices from Bath probate proceedings and executors

Order requires publication of probate notices for deceased residents of Bath. Notices name Alma E. Chase judge, executors Michael Ahern Frank E Conroy and Alice W Sewall, guardians and trustees, with hearings set for December and multiple accounts and petitions to sell real estate. Names include Bath National Bank Trustee, Lewis T Naiman guardian, William Whitney executor, Elia kim McCabe, Earl Tegard minor, and Hattie Bowie. Publication attested by Walter S. Glidden, Judge of Probate, with dates November 18 25.

Bath Eni Bath On Iuwis T Naiman Atinusta Nis Alice H Whitney Irte Williame Whitney Sand Williams Whitney Eliakim McCabe Ian Tegard Allan Spear Hattie A. Bowie Phippsburg William R. Bowie Walter Glinden John L. Jack Sagadshoe Margaret Jane Pease Edward W. Bridgham Martha C. Sanford Charles C. Leon Ellen Blair Flora B. Savage Said Bath Maria G. Harris Harry R. Harris South Portland John H. Pease Edward W Loring D. Small West Bath William A. Cameron Mary A. Cameron Katherine Lemmons Frank E. Emions

Weeklong national school events toast open classrooms

The week features Our American Youth Problem Schools and the Constitution School Open House Day Lifelong Learning with parents urged to visit city schools any day. Last year seven million visitors toured schools nationwide and the National Education Association aims for ten million this year.

National Education Association Choos

City Council letters and payroll items appear in brief session

The council approved a Roll of accounts totaling 1905.77 for payment and reviewed the treasurer’s monthly recap with appropriations listed at 391909.03. They referred traffic restriction proposals on Center street to the police committee and accepted William S. Newell’s bid as Bath Water District trustee for a three year term. Notices moved on licensing junk dealers and a hanging sign near a Front street shop. Absentees listed. Also announced: engagement of Luvile C. Jack to William C. Swallow Jr. with bios from Bates College and Columbia University.

Center Street Oakhurst Dairy William S. Newell Bath Water District Andrew Black Doughty Washington Street Committee On Charles A. Shepard Front Street Eseley McCausland Pierce Rodick Rogers Ralph F. Small Tardif Ward

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