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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1935

Page

3

Phippsburg Social Roundup Reports Weekend Visits

A Phippsburg roundup lists residents and visitors across Bath and Windsor VT. Notables include Capt William B Perry returning from New York, Mrs Walter J Pierce visiting from Windsor, and hunting trips by William Gilman Wallace and others in Northern Maine. A northeast storm reached the area, prompting early winter preparations and snow plow use improving road travel.

William B. Perry New York Walter J. Pierce Windsor Cora Campbell Wilbur Raymond Wyman Seeeene Ween Ream Becnes William Gilman Wallace Maine Marjorie Gilmore Bath Ashdale Paul Gilmore Gardiner D. Rogers Edward Hawks Edward, Jr Meadowbrook Walter Libby Edith Atwood Gorham Normal School William R. Donnell William T. Donnell Campbell Farm Harry Blaisdell Harry Gilmore Abbie Minott Elizabeth Hampton Alfred Charlies L. Stevens Willard Atwood Lewiston Raymond F. Campbell Portland William Blaisdell Franklin County Hadley Tremaine Jerome Davis Yale University

Sturgeon Shipment From Schoodie Point to New York Market

J C Harmon of Harmon lobster pound shipped two live sturgeon about four feet long to Fulton Market New York. He had kept five sturgeon for safe keeping over summer, lost three, and sold the remaining two due to scarcity and high prices. The fish, native to northern seas and rivers and able to live in fresh or saltwater, can last three days out of water. The two were shipped alive wrapped in burlap bags. steak price about 90 cents per pound and roe about $3.50. Mrs Carl C Troop of Middle Street travels to West Medford Massachusetts to see her sister Mrs Henry P Caddy who is seriously ill.

J.C. Harmon Harmon Schoodie Point Fulton New York

Harvest Exhibition At Lewiston Show Intrigue And Awards

About 175 exhibitors from across Maine compete for top honors and 1900 in cash prizes at the Harvest Exhibition in Lewiston Armory November 19 to 21. The event features a grand flower display, large apple and pear showcases, landscaped rock gardens, and 4-H home and farm work exhibits. Organizers include the Maine Pomological Society, Maine Dairymen's Association, and Maine 4-H Agricultural Clubs with cooperation from the Maine Department of Agriculture and Maine Development Commission.

Armory Lewiston Maine Pomological Society Maine Dairymen's Association Maine 4-H Agricultural Clubs Maine Allied Agricultural Societies Maine Department of Agriculture The Maine Development Commission

Christmas Vacation Period Set by Davenport Board

The Davenport Board of Education decided that Christmas vacation will begin Friday December 20 after classes and schools will reopen Thursday January 2. The meeting approved payment of Roll of accounts No 9 totaling $966.89. Attendees included William L. Skelton Allen Spear Judge Arthur J. Dunton and Supt Clinton D. Wilson. Absent were Alden G. Smith and Mayor Arthur Sewall.

Board of Education Davenport William L. Skelton Allan Spear Arthur J. Dunton Clinton D. Wilson Alden G. Smith Arthur Sewall

Popham Beach Weekend Socials and Weather Notes

Local notices detail visits and travel across Jonesport Bath Portland and Georgetown with multiple residents hosting relatives and friends. The piece notes a northeast gale causing driftwood litter on the Popham Beach and describes surfers, light keepers, and nearby Bath events as residents recount weekend activity and weather impacts.

Thespians Set Opening Night for December Six

The Thespians announce their fifth season with opening night on Friday December 6 at the Columbia theater presenting The Bishop Misbehaves. The organization grew from Salt Water’s 1931 success and plans three plays this season.

the Thespians Columbia Theater The Thespians H. Augustus Huse Solid South Cock Robin Christopher Bean Pomeroy Herbert Fred D. Hill Huse Front Street Priscilla Colby

Portland Automobile Show Passes Claim Three Women

Mrs Grace Cunningham Miss Mary Cunningham and Mrs Warren Munsey died Friday at the Portland automobile show.

Grace Cunningham Mary Cunningham Warren Munsey Portland

Woolwich Grange sale supper and dance set for Friday

The Woolwich Grange plans its annual sale and supper in the hall on Friday December 6 with an afternoon sale followed by supper at six. An evening dance will feature an orchestra. Committees include Fish md John Carter and several members, with Ruth Leeman chairing the supper committee and Maurice Shea and William Bradford heading Beano entertainment.

Woolwich Grange Fish md John Carter Anna Soulecy Ethel Bailey Mary Hunnewell Bertha Sutta Candy Albert Bailey Sadie Nelda Ruth Leeman Leverett Welch Bernice Bailey Percy Bailey Maurice Shea William Bradford

Woolwich Grange to Repeat Aunt Jerushy Play

Woolwich Grange will repeat the three act comedy Aunt Jerushy on the War path in its hall Friday at eight. Cast includes Aunt Jerushy Mrs Ethelyn Shea Hiram Shona hierere Fred Blagdon Sis Hopkins Mrs Sadie Nelda and others with chorus girls. Also Gardiner Public Library adds autographed Merry Go Round by Laura E Richards, inscribed to the library. Portland visits by Mrs Alfred L Tarbox Miss Clare Coombs and Mrs Alden G Smith noted.

Jerushy Woolwich Grange Grange Aunt Jerushy Ethelyn Shea Hiram Fred Blagdon Sis Hopkins Sadie Nelda Mark Cateon Sess Conner Teals Williams Elsie the Barker Mabel Jack Miss Oway Meter Roberta Hathorne Bernette Bailey Gertrude Gilmore Laura E. Richards Gardiner Public Library Richards

Winnegance club and community activities in village

A sequence of Friday and Tuesday meetings shows the Winnegance Squaw club and Women's Auxiliary to the Community club holding gatherings at Mrs. Frank Perry Mrs. Harry Williams and Mrs. John G Morse. A special Winneganee Community club meeting planned a baked beans surge and card party to raise funds for village street lights with a later silver collection for the Will Rogers Memorial fund. A social meeting is scheduled at Mrs Winfield Morse's home with ten cent contributions.

Squaw Club Frank Perry Harry B. Williams John G. Morse Winneganee Community Club Almon R. Perry Arthur Lemont Robert P. Manson Augustus Small Reuben Purington Harold Haggett Walter Morse Charles E. Hewitt, Jr Herbert Morse Will Rogers Winfield W. Morse

Justices Named for Saga dahoc Superior Court Terms

Justices for the 1936 terms of Saga dahoc Superior court have been assigned. January term convenes on the second Tuesday with Justice George L. Emery and stenographer Edward T. Richardson. June term on the second Tuesday with Justice George H. Worster and stenographer Fred L. Hayden. October term on the third Tuesday with Justice Herbert T. Powers and stenographer Fred S. Rand. Pearley Ater returns to Bath after visiting Ohio, staying with Howard Steen.

Sagadahoc Superior Court Fred H. Thompson George L. Emery Hollis Edward T. Richardson Portland George H. Worster Bangor Fred L. Hayden Herbert T. Powers Fort Fairfield Fred S. Rand Augusta

Annual Hyde Camp event marks inspection occasion

A large crowd attended the T. W. Hyde Camp inspection at Grand Army hall on Middle Street. Clarence Warner MC’d the program with pledges, prayers, and a welcome address by Forrest Legard. Various musical acts and a tableau followed, ending with the Star Spangled Banner and a benediction by Ensign Tripp. An engagement was announced during a tea at Miss Balantyne’s home. Biddeford launches a $6000 relief fund for auto accident victims’ children.

Dorothy White Marguerite Rogers Emily Furber Henry Totman Louise McLean Melody Girls Marie Smith Jerry Smith Mrs. H. Miller Rebecca Miller Patria Staples Rainbow Hawaiians E. B. Stetson Robert McEachern Miss M. Warner Harry Sprague John McEachern Emma McEachern Earl Legard Assembly Ensign Tripp Gardiner Crocker John Marks Wesley Lemont Clarence Warner Norman Smith Bina Staples

Bath Camera Club Holds Second Meeting

The Camera Club of the Epworth League at Beacon Street Methodist church met for the second time at William J. Craft’s home. Herbert Douglas gave an illustrated talk on cameras and photography, demonstrated loading, discussed focusing, and showed indoor flashlight photos of fireside scenes.

Camera Club Epworth League Beacon Street Methodist Church William J. Craft Washington Street Herbert Douglas Douglas

White Christmas Tree Planned by Sun day School

At the Corliss Street church Sunday school meeting, despite no quorum, recommendations were voted. Mrs. Ruby Preble Mrs. Chester A Plant and Mrs. Lizzie French lead the tree effort. Hattie Lee Scott to supervise cradle roll. Sadie Coombs Plant and Pearson to nominating committee. Cornish named to program committee to fill Frances Rand vacancy.

Corliss Street Ruby Preble Chester A. Plant Lizzie French Hattie Lee Scott A. Duncan Rogers Clarice Berry Sadie Coombs Cora Mae Pearson Ralph Cornish Frances Rand

Fireside Club debate on work after marriage

About 30 young people met Sunday night at the Winter Street Fireside club to discuss whether women should work after marriage. The group favored not working unless absolutely necessary. Miss Mary Goodwin led the discussion. Next week Arthur Sarkis will discuss Our Nevepspee.

Winter Street Mary Goodwin Arthur Sarkis Mary McGlure H A Scott Ellen Stevens Maynard McFadden

Also Mentioned on This Page

Phippsburg Carl C. Troop Middle Street West Medford Mass Henry P. Caddy the Times CO Allied Agricultural Association Popham Beach Eva Dobbin Jonesport Grace Williams Guy B. Crowley Lena Worrey Graydon Morse Grace Barrett Paul Cole Emma Russell Hallowell Barrett Ella Marr Dora Crowley Yarmouth Clifton Morong Robert Irving Dobbin Kennebec River Rockledge Hill Elisha Bridges Newburyport Bridges Marion Perry Thompson Small Point Edgar N. Drake Georgetown Henry Leonard Betty Lou Charles Kenneth Alfred Graham Watertown Christopher Marr Guy Crowley Blanchard Edna M. Coolidge Birchwood Burton Radley Camp Cove Long Island Ernest Spinney Ollie Gray Road Vesta Spinney Karl Hentz Floyd Bridges Lizzie Oliver Harry Spencer Althea Oliver Leon, Merrill Gloria Oliver Ralph McKinney Seguin Island Mabel French Moses Chandler Forrest Legard Robert Cummings Leighton Road Alfred L. Tarbox Clare Coombs High Street Pearley Ater Ohio Howard Steen Park Street OF Hyde CA Herbert Leslie Howe Monmouth Edna Elizabeth Jones Edmund Michel de Kartsmond Lalsanne Switzerland Elizabeth A. Ballantyne State Street Biddeford O'er Ayould Chevrolet Force Qdha Chevrolet Motor Company Detroit Mich G.M.A.C General Motors Flint Michian Michigan Bath, Maine Tel Bath Camera Club Bad Boy James Dunn Dorothy Wilson Bradley Kincaid Devil’s Island Victory Jury Florence Rice Eagle’s Brood Bill Boyd Dorothy Revier Henry Fonda Rochelle Hudson Anna Karenina Fireside Club A. J. Conti N. E. Tel. & Tel. Co Ae A. 1. Ar
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