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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1931

Page

3

Armistice Ball Opens Richmond Winter Dance Season

Emerson-Lene post of the American Legion began its winter dance season with an Armistice ball on Armistice Eve. Next dance slated for November 20. Residents and visitors report trips, visits, and hunting trips across Maine and New England.

B. R. Temple Gardiner Annie Hatch George Sturtevant New York City Richmond Frank Connor Portland Harry Curran Darrah Street Wilson Douglas Maine Progressive Grange Grange A. H. Ware Nettie Waré Yarmouth Lewis Loon, Jr Boston Lewis Loone High Street Vernon Little South Dresden Harold Averill W. H. Johnson Carl Curtis Roger Pierce Dorchester Mass Wallace Bickford Harold Castner Eva Hallowell W. O. Hunt Bath Eugene Edgecomb Bertelle L. Skinner Augusta Sanford B. Chandler George Crampton Curtis- Wright Flying Service Skinner Bernard Rockland Winthrop Donald Foster Ethel Foster Abbie McKenney Bridge Street Annie Stinson Stimson

Prepare Now for Cold Weather Bargains

Full line of brand clothing and furnishings at very low prices. Overcoats, sweaters, shirts, pants and heavy union suits offered with special discounts. Includes wool coats, felt hats, pajamas, bed coverings, and student misfit suits at low, advertised prices throughout the store.

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Woman Rescues Captive Eagle at Woolwich Ranch

Mrs. Edwin Moulton of Woolwich freed a captive eagle trapped by a leg chain in a tree at Kennebec Far Ranch Woolwich. The bird, about five feet wing span, had been entangled for some time, and the trap bore the name H. H. Dunning Andover Maine.

Kennebec Woolwich Edwin Moulton

Georgetown Social Roundup and Bridge Update

Local households around Bath Georgetown and Robinhood host visitors and guests for Armistice Day and weekends. The new bridge girders cause a minor accident, with no lasting injury. Community church talks and Red Cross drives energize town activities as road work slows to next year.

Georgie Wheeler W. C. Todd Augusta Waterville Sewall Webster Indian Point Gaston Lachaise New York Saturay Carrol Powers Robinhood Bath Harry Horne Charles McMahan Five Islands Frank E. Hollis Ethel Beane Portland Nancy Russell Edwin Powers W. J. Craft Co Howard Heald Harry Heald Shirley N. C. Hicks Herman Spinney Bay Point John and Alonzo Hunt West R. P. Todd Melroe Highlands John Carter James Dunton Toledo Ohio Dunton Elizabeth Morrell Joan Harrison Morrell Lawrence Putnam Woolwich Forrest Wyman Phippsburg George Willis Owen Marr Robert West Middleboro Mass Abbie Reynolds Rosa Smith Lynn Alice Lcott Ralph Scott West Georgetown Harold J. Brown Cumberland

Benefit Show Aids Local Unemployment Relief in Bath

At 11 30 Wednesday evening November 25 Thanksgiving Eve a special Bath Opera House performance will donate all proceeds to Mayor H P Small and his unemployment relief committee. The event is part of a New England series arranged with Hoover and Will Hays to support the industry and relief efforts. Theater staff contribute gratis and film producers waive payments to maximize funds for the local cause.

Bath Opera House H. P. Small New England Hoover Will H. Hays Small

Hunting trip and birthday notes from local area

Corner Chester Bennett on the Goshen road was one of six shot near Harvard Road Monday by Harold Rollins Norris Sidelinger Ernest Lancaster Irving Fickett Wesley Webber Nathaniel Gilpatrick Carol Clark and Lawrence Bond left Sunday for Bingham on a hunting trip Mr and Mrs Richard Strout are receiving congratulations on the birth of a son

Waltham Mass Ellsworth Reed George Gibbs Merrymeeting Bay Church Street Charles L. Conant Frank Reynolds Swan Island Clarence A. Morrill Wilfred Kelly Terrytown N. Y Colby College Mas Joseph Allen Lester Harriman Paul Roberts Gordon Howe Lewiston Herbert L. Swett Lakewood Maine Publicity Bureau Major C. B Frank Beedle W. H. Johnson Dresden Gwendolyn Tarr Evelyn Lvejoy Bowdoinham A. D. Chase W. E. Rideout Rockland C. E. Berry Alvah Campbell Orie Robinson Ernest Dow Gardiner Laura Grondin Portland Charles Grondin Arthur Turner Maine Fred Preble Carrabassett S. M. Preble Lena Harlow Harold Averill Carolyn Dora Mariner Freda Mariner Springvale Lawrence Oddy Alice Oddy Sanford Farm Bureau Grange Hall Gertrude Jack William Dingley Meachem Ruth Lane Alice Tocthaker Malcolm O’brien John Cox Malden William Newell Herbert Libby John Marion Gertrude Baker Margaret Grover Fred Webber Minnie Harford Fred Corriveau Frank Lemire Henry Lique Rochester N. H George Lemire Ladies Aid of Enterprise Grange Philena Reed Gardiner Street New England Telephone and Telegraph Co Richmond Donald Spear Cooper's Mills Alberta Pinkham John McComnick Lcouise Smith Philip Nardini

Beals Hosts Monday Evening Club at 79 Pine Street

Miss Flossie M Beals entertained the Monday Evening club at her sister Mrs Carlton W Lowell residence 79 Pine Street with a supper at 6 30 followed by contract The club will meet next Monday evening with Mrs Wellington A Moore on Washington Street

Flossie M. Beals Monday Evening Club Carlton W. Lowell Pine Street Wellington A. Moore Washington Street

Five Islands Social and Gleanings Notes

Five Islands residents report travels and visits with relatives in Bath East Boston and Portland. Local weddings hunts and grange activities are noted along with seasonal cottage stays and small shipments from Kennebec chewing gum.

J. E. Blaisdell Bath Alfred Rowe F. P. Carr MacMahon Island Clinton Allen Rye N. Y Lincoln Campbell Boston Otis Baker Norwood Mass Ladies Aid Arletta Harford Furber Davis Harold Rowe Barbara Gray Woodrow Gray Eugene Farwell Auburn Harmon's Harbor Arthur Wilson Charles Hanna C. A. MacMahan Mona Campbell George Floyd Groton Harman's Harbor Ralph Davis Earle MacMahan Mr. Davis Percy McGilvrey Ada McGilvrey Portland Five Islands D. L. Howard Arthur Berry Augusta W. L. Berry

Westport highway work updated by Road Commissioner Jones

In Westport the State Aid highway maintenance continues under Road Commissioner Horace Jones. A special referendum election on November 9 and 10 produced 4 yes votes and 14 no votes.

Horace Jones Margaret O. Webber Maud Webber Coast Guard Thetis Bath Iron Works R. B. Adams Charles L. Cromwell Ross T. Beaton Jonas H. Jewett Marion L. Jewett The Center Bath Brian M. Jewett Washington Street

Teachers Honor 1931 32 Group At Reception

A reception for new and retiring teachers of 1931 32 was held with guests including Arthur B Scott and Mrs Scott and several named teachers. Sandwiches cake and coffee were served in the lobby as volunteers from various PTAs assisted the committee led by Mrs Leroy F Colby.

Arthur B. Scott Scott Grace Baker H. Emma Magoun Helen Foster Ella Douglas Henry W. Owen, Jr Frostina Marston Marston Cecile Veilleux Lewiston Katharine Conley Ellsworth Alice M. O'Brien Flagstaff Eileen Hayes Winthrop Mass Horace Herrick Southwest Harbor Viola Hogan Ellen Blair Nancy Trask Mullin Norton Charles Hewitt Wellington Moore Fred Hoffman Joseph I. Smith Harry P. Bridge Marius Page Milton Trott Carl Andersen Clinton D. Wilson Reginald Stacy Leroy F. Colby North Center P. T. A Morsehigh P. T. A Leroy. Lord Charles Smith John Atwood Arthur C. Norton Harold Avery Arthur Sewall Dike P.T.A Charles McDonald John Conley William Fogwill Daniel Perry South End P. T. A Russell Colby Arthur C. Lemont

Mank Found Guilty Begins Prison Term

The trial shows robbery as a motive and an alleged confession from Mank was admitted over objection. The defense argued intoxication at the time of the shooting warranted a manslaughter verdict. Harry A. Beals of Wiscasset was an overnight guest Tuesday in the city.

Mank Page One Harry A. Beals Wiscasset City

Morse High P T A Held Successful Card Party

A sizable crowd attended Morse High School gym for a PTA card party that raised funds and provided social activity. Auctions and contract games awarded prizes to both women and men, with refreshments served by PTA members and student helpers.

Morse High School Morse High P. T. A Henry W. Owen Jr Carolyn Turner George Hunt Charles Cummings Charles Blaisdell Blaisdell Paul G. Bagdikian Carrie Shaw Harry P. Bridge Russell Kenney Marius Page Evelyn Snow Arthur C. Norton Isabelle Gallant Ruth Dale Marjorie Furber Barbara Norton Samuel Hooper Leroy F. Colby Charles Smith Samuel Levin

Red Cross Drive Names Bath Area Team Captains

Annual Roll Call for the American Red Cross began on Armistice Day and runs to Thanksgiving. Bath chapter solicitors report 22 teams with captains listed by district and local areas West Bath Woolwich Georgetown and Five Islands.

American Red Cross Bath Winneganee Harry Oliver Roland W. Hanson Carolyn Plant Jessie Colby George Colby

Real estate transfers posted in Sagadahoc registry

Real estate transfers recorded in the Sagadahoc registry of deeds over the last two weeks include Bath properties with transfers from Susan N. Bailey to Randall R. Daley and Lucille Bailey to John Bailey. Bowdoin and Bowdeinham deeds listing several pairs. Phippsburg transfers from Andrew F. Black to Dustin W. Syte and William R. Bowker to John Berry Holton. Richmond and Topsham deeds involving multiple parties. West Bath transfers from Mary L. Parker to Fred W. Armes and Frederick E. Drake to Thomas L. Pierce. Woolwich transfers from Annie R. Libby to Wallace S. Reed and N Blaisdell & Sons to Norman W. Heward.

Sagadahoc Bath Susan N. Bailey Randall R. Daley Walter B. Cromwell Willard F. Cromwell Lucille Bailey John Bailey Bowdoin Nels E. Olson Bowdeinham Edwin W. E. Warren Nettie M. Merrill Phippsburg Andrew F. Black Dustin W. Syte William R. Bowker John Berry Holton Richmond Wallace S. Reed N. Blaisdell & Sons Norman W. Heward

Drum Major Emmons Leads the Legion Parade

Sdrwin Lincoln Emmons, in purple and gel uniform, led the American Legion parade Wednesday afternoon last week. The march started from Legion headquarters after 1 30 p m and moved through Washington Center Front Oak and High streets to Morse high school building where it disbanded.

Sdrwin Lincoln Emmons American Legion Legion Washington, Center Front Oak High Streets Morse High School Battery H C. A Moerse Morse High Pine Troop Girl Scouts Sons of Union Veterans Veteran, of Foreign Wars Roland Smith Post A. L Fire Department

Maine Central bulletin notes hunting conditions statewide

The bulletin reports hunting conditions in Maine with strong deer and bear presence. Moosehead and Rangeley regions show excellent conditions with no snow, foliage gone, and plentiful game. Aroostook and Washington counties also good with some snow in the north. Dead River region is favorable. Gardiner Deering is on a hunting trip in the big woods.

Maine Central Railroad Maine Moosehead Rangeley Aroostooke County Washington County Dead River Franklin County Gardiner Deering Big Woods

Second November Session of Probate heard various estate actions

Sagadahoc probate court judge Walter S. Glidden oversaw a light second November session. Administrations granted for James H. Gallagher of Richmond and Marcia A. Barnes of Tops ham. Guardian appointed for James S. Lowell of Bath and related inventory and account filings. Inheritance tax matters and real estate actions also noted along with minor guardianship and distribution petitions.

Sagadahoc Probate Court Walter S. Glidden James H. Gallagher Richmond Joseph W. Randlette Marcia A. Barnes Topsham Charles H. Barnes James S. Lowell Bath Bath Trust Co Guardian Joeseph W. Randlette Carolyn A. Paine Henry S. Payne Hail Blenn Mary B. Blenn Bowdeinham Sarah Bagley Wright Charlies W. Wright Woolwich John P. Carey, Jr Mary E. Coombs John C. Humphreys Agnes H. Torrey First National Bank Allan Spear Richard H. Smith Harvey Smith Lewis B Lois C. Swett Harry P. Bridge

Maine Central Railroad schedules updated for Rockland Branch

Effective last Monday changes updated Maine Central Rockland Branch trains. Morning Bath to Portland now 9 48, afternoon 3 43, with Portland arrival 11 12 and 5 00 respectively. Boston arrival unchanged. Bath 7 08 weekday connection to State of Maine Express for New York unchanged. Portland arrivals move to 8 36 and 1 09 next Monday.

Rockland Maine Central Railroad Portland Boston Bath State of Maine New York

Brilliant Coast Guard Tea Honors Thetis Launch Guests

The home of Commander and Mrs. Eaton in Bath hosted a Nov 9 tea for Coast Guard leaders including Rear Admiral Billard and Mrs. Billard and Captain Adams and Mrs. Adams. Attendees from the service and academies filled the rooms with gowns and blue uniforms as plans for the Bath Iron Works launch of Thetis were discussed.

Phillip B. Eaton Summer Street F. C. Billard U. S. Coast Guard Billard Robert B. Adams Coast Guard Adams Washington, D. C Bath Thetis Bath Iron Works Corp H. G. Hamiet Coast Guard Academy New London Hunt New York City H. L. Connor P. E. Shaw Mrs. Eaton Hamlet Munter Beedeker Hunnewel Archibald M. Main Jane S. Murphy John A. Morse John A. Lord U.S.N Harriet Lord William S. Newell High Street Boecheker Hunnewell Washington Eaton

Obituary of Jessie Toethaker Williams 56

Former Bath resident Jessie Toethaker Williams died in Phillips on Monday at age 56 after heart trouble. Born in Phillips she taught after graduating Farmington Normal School. She lived in Bath 17 years, later with her son Raymond in Portland, and died at her sister Mrs. Warren Larrabee’s home in Phillips. Funeral was at her sister’s home and burial followed in Phillips. She left sisters Mrs. Larrabee and Mrye Rose Milliken and son Raymond. She was active in Wesley church and church groups in Bath.

Bath Phillips Philips Jessie Toethaker Williams William Farmington Normal School Raymond P. Williams Portland Warren Larrabee Larrabee Mrye. Rose Milliken Raymond Wesley Church and Ladies

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Arthur LeChance Frances Watson Charles H. James Cloverieef Farm Nettie Ware Hilton Hersey Russell D. Paul James Mathews Bristol Conn L. H. Chessman Redlon Holman Max Katz Elm Street Woman Eagle Georgetown Westport Pinansky Morse High P.T.A Emmons Bath Savings Institution Glidden Maine Central Walter Ey Andrews Road Mr. Ey Charles E. Daten Mrs. Daten Whitman Mitchell Milan Street High School Arthur F. Mayo Commander Mrs Philip B. Eaton Jessie T. Williams
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