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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1933
Page
7
Richmond hosts numerous club meetings and social events with Legion auxiliary and D A R activities announced including a November 20 social, mystery box fundraisers, and a baked bean supper. Members visit Lewiston Augusta Boston Haverhill and Portland. hunting trips and family moves noted along with school events and a mock trial led by Richmond high school sophomores.
Therese E. Wood of the Extension Service advises buyers to judge a turkey by the amount and quality of flesh on the breast back and hips and by the level of fat for a tender moist bird. Young birds bend the breast bone tip and cook more quickly. Buy a well bred well dressed bird with minimal bruises and few skin breaks.
Mrs Charles Moore of Bath visited Augusta. Miss Belle M Heald returned from Brookline with Mrs Fred Files and two children. Thomas Blaisdell of Five Islands finished exterior work on L Earle Hagan house and is working interior. Albion Field and family attended Jothan L Field’s funeral in Bath. Miss Aiter Hovey and relatives visited in Bath. Joseph Tair moved to Bay Point to live with Earle Payson’s family. Augusta Rowe returned from South Portland. Scott Curtis visited Bath relatives. Miss Fordham Webster and friends stayed at Sagadahoc Bay cottage. Carrie L Oliver moved into Howard M Trafton’s home for winter. Amy Hovey and E Crosby attended Berean Baptist meetings in Brunswick. Walter Powers of Robinhood bought oxen for wood yarding. Martha Rich Bowen recovering at home. Earle Payson of Bay Point visited sister in South Portland. Ambrose MacFadden and S W Scott hosted Bath guests. George T Williams visiting Canton MA. Hagan family moved to Woolwich for winter. Clayton Rowe and Lucy Merriman hosted Bath and Brunswick guests. Marjorie Hinckley and Helen French visited Saga dahoc Bay. Amy Hovey to report on Endeavor convention in Bangor. Armistice Day observed at First Baptist with ex servicemen. Frank Hovey led music. Five Islands singers featured. Clarence Kneeland drove to Rowley MA. Mina Hinckley visiting Sumner Mains. Harry L Horne and wife stayed in Bath. Edward Wren in Boston on business. Jotham L Field funeral at First Baptist. bearers named. Attendees at Harry Tarr funeral in Richmond listed. Burton Radley and Edgar Warren family visits.
Mrs Herrietta G Sawyer of Brunswick died last Sunday at her log cabin on Sawyers Point. The same cabin, moved from Crescent Beach, Cape Elizabeth, was dismantled, transported, and reerected within six days for occupancy on Harpswell Neck road.
Mrs Roy Rehbein and her son Roy Jr left for Miami Florida where she has taken a bookkeeper and information clerk role with Kurtz Reed law firm. Accompanied by her parents Mr and Mrs George Richardson they plan to winter in Miami and St Petersburg. In Farmington three Rangeley youths faced Municipal Court Judge Reginald Seavey with sentences for break ins and mischief, one case suspended for another youth and two Weld boys had breaking and entering charges suspended.
Advertisement urges readers to ask their druggist for Nu Vita Herb and Iron Tonic. The piece uses a direct sales pitch tone highlighting the product as a health tonic, with emphasis on mineral iron and herbal ingredients. An unspecified publisher frames it as a consumer prompt rather than a news item.
Miss Margaret M. Dealy of Lewiston state regent installed officers for Sacred Heart Circle No. 551 in Red Men’s hall on Sunday. Miss Margaret M. Allen traveled from Boston by air to attend and served as marshal. Guests included state vice regent Miss Mary Barron and Stella Maris circle president Mrs. Margaret Kenney. A full program featured a musical sequence and refreshments. The circle plans a card party at Hotel Phoenix Friday to raise funds for St. Mary’s basketball team.
Snipe in 1925, Walter S. Glidden in 1926, N. Gratz Jackson in 1927, Sylvester H. Rowland in 1928, Arthur E. Baum in 1929, Oscar F. Williams in 1930, Walter S. Glidden in 1931. Officers of the lodge for the year 1933 are as follows: Karcher S. Jackson, worshipful master, Cecil L. Fullerton, senior warden, Arthur W. King, junior warden, Fred D. Hill, treasurer, Harry E. Litchfield, secretary, Ralph L. Blakeney, chaplain, Oscar Adams, marshal, Walter K. Morse, senior deacon, John W. Gillespie, junior deacon, Joseph R. Melrose, senior steward, John Wishart, junior steward, Vernon B. Liker, ryler: Oscar F. Williams, Henry G. Hodgdon, Arthur H. Price, committee of guardians, Harry W. Crosman, member of house committee.
Obituary notes the death of Dr Nehemiah Boynton of Malden Mass a summer resident and founder of the Malden Island colony He often preached at the Five Islands Baptist church and enjoyed sailing his sloop Sky Pilot The item lists numerous local visits marriages and town movements among Five Islands residents and visitors with details on guests and local events including the marriage of Donald R Stevens and Ethel T Thonet with plans to reside at Beslomeco Harmons Harbor.
The Arcadian Society of America held officer installations on Saturday November 11 at the G A R hall. Emanuel Godin of Chelsea Mass general president installed officers with Joseph Arsenault of Lawrence Mass as master of ceremonies and Philip Gallant of Chelsea Mass assisting. Officers elected include Mary Rose Gallant chancellor Gilbert Arsenault president Roscaline Babine vice president Emanuel Gallant second vice president Mary Gallant secretary Matilda Gallant treasurer Marguerite Arsenault Emmanuel Gallant and Margaret Gallant as directors. Rev Timothy C Maney gave benediction and about 50 members stayed for a dlam bake afterward.
Three tables of contract play at the Colonial club rooms on Tuesday for the first night of Winter’s tournament. Next week the event moves to Monday to boost attendance. High score came from Dwight Pierce and William Dennison, who teamed to beat Arthur Scott and William Skelton 4260 to 1710. Fitzgerald and Day defeated Wilson and Brown 3210 to 2880. Skillings and Nichols beat Footer and Austin 3600 to 2160.
Genesta sewing circle entertained Mrs. Ethel M. Hilton of Skowhegan grand matron of Maine and Mrs. Gladys R. matron at a tea in Masonic Temple Wednesday afternoon. Hilton later departed for Portland to inspect the Town chapter. Hilton and Walker will stay with Mrs. Sarah A. Shaw at 24 Oak Street for the week. Mr. and Mrs. James Dann of Garden City are guests of their daughter, Mrs. Ralph G. Stetson at 964 Washington.
Considerable activity surrounds Bath postmastership as Republican Henry W. Owen Jr. nears end of third term January 16. Contenders include ex Alderman Ralph C. Covel and ex Mayor Charles H. Cahill with others like Parker Lewis John J. Mulcahy and Mrs Emma Leonard circling. Several announce candidacies while many rely on records or petitions as speculation swirls over the winner.
Girl Scouts of Pine Township No 1 met in the Y M C A building for their first meeting in the new quarters. The session covered opening exercises, a nature segment on frogs, and Thanksgiving favors. A food sale is planned at McFadden's Drug Store Friday at two. Committee chair Martha Page with Pauline Nickerson Isabel King Annie King and Inez Kenneson will organize. They will paint Christmas cards Friday after 4. Also noted Brunswick resident William Hennessey warned Bowdoin College Art Building is not a good place to keep radiator caps and may reclaim them from owners.
The fourth division of Central Grammar School's eighth grade formed The Twentieth Century History club led by Miss Marion L. Jaques. Officers are Gwendolyn Lewis president Marjorie McNeil vice president and Mary Robinson secretary.
Boxing at the Arcade arena shifts to Thursday to avoid a Portland card. Main bout features Kid Barrilito vs Young Pancho of Waterville, with Johnny Wilson of Bath vs K O Dennis of Waterville in the semi. Prelims include K O Tardiff of Brunswick vs Wild Man Quinton and Jackie Fields of Bath vs Young Corbett. Pancho is noted as the top 120 pounder in Maine and Dennis boasts strong Bath support after a recent win in two rounds over Tony Cello.
Board of Education met after noon Monday with all members present and voted a change in ranking for post graduates to allow continuation of courses at Morse high. A post graduate may remain with an average rank of 80 in all subjects rather than 80 in each subject. Reil of accounts No. 8 for 748.96 was approved. Mrs Frederick E Drake hosted her contract club Monday for luncheon on Washington street.
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