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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1932

Page

7

Officials Chosen for Y Church League Basketball Board

The governing board of the Y M C A Church Basketball league met on November 16 1932 with President Edwin E Pinson presiding Treasurer E A Jewett announced Donald Wilson and Elwood Legard selected as assistant treasurers and ticket sales staff Names of scorers and timers for the season were approved Two thirds of ad space for the season schedule were secured An amendment passed restricting attendance at meetings to governing committee members unless by unanimous consent Proxies require written approval or telephone notice to avoid being honored

Edwin E. Pinson Y. M. C. A. Church Basketball League E. A. Jewett Donald Wilson Elwood Legard People's Church Wesley Church Clifton Tedford John Hayes Alfred Neal Forest Littlefield Melvin Comeau Harold Carter Edward McMann John Chaney Dayton Hill Clinton Church League League

Comedy Proves Great Success In Amateur Play

The Cosmopolitan Club's annual play The Thespians drew a large audience at Columbia with strong performances by Miss Marjorie H Dearborn and others. Jury tension and courtroom detail impressed, ushers and backstage volunteers received praise, and the club plans associate membership drives after a successful show.

Marjorie H. Dearborn Cecile Veilleux Mrs. Hill Elwood Legard Paul Davis Alfred McCabe Ralph W. MacDonald Cummings Bessie F. Greenblatt Lucy W. Coombs Reginald Stacy Harriet C. Lord Evelyne L. Donnell Miriam W. Kimball Merton L. Dearing Wesley Marco Frederick E. Drake, Jr Edwin Tietig Huse Harold L. Donnell Columbia Cosmopolitan Club

Goodwins Mills Grange Wins Banner for Attendance

Goodwins Mills Grange earned permanent possession of the union banner after achieving three consecutive wins. At a Saco River Grange meeting in Bar Mills, Goodwins Mills recorded an attendance of 41 to secure the victory and display the banner in their hall.

Goodwins Mill Union Grange Waterboro Sacov River Buxton Hollis Goodwins Mills Saco North Saco Saco River Bar Mills Godwins Mills Grange

Portland man jailed for petty larceny identified at Lewiston

Joseph Larochelle of Portland, who left a note on a Portland wharf claiming fatigue and sickness, is serving a 30 day sentence in Auburn jail for petty larceny. He was committed from Lewiston municipal court under the name Joseph eee but was identified Saturday by his e.

Joseph Larochelle Portland Auburn Lewiston Joseph Eee

Sagadahock House Census Figures From 1850 Bath Hotel

The Times notes 1850 census lists 35 people at Sagadahock House in Bath including innkeeper Timothy S. Robinson and 13 guests. Names span Ireland, England, France, and New England, with 660 mariners counted in Bath. A current Bath resident, William J. Rouse, appears as a boy among the list.

the Times Sagadahock House Sagadahoc Block Maine Times Mary A. Robinson Massachusetts Frank B. Robinson Mary Boody New Hampshire Ann M. Wyman Susan Snowman Temperance Snowman Irene Snowman Mary Donlavey Ireland Catharine Branan Ellen Landon Mary Manion Tristam G. Stockbridge Mary R. P. Stockbridge George W. Kendall Keziah Kendall Wealthy I. Patten Samuel Winter Louisiana Galen Clapp Brass John Lambard John H. Kimball Albert Merrill Govorney Galen B. McClain Carver New Jersey Mary McClain Seth C. Howard Bath Long Beach William J. Rouse Sagadahock

Local Tidbits From North Bowdoin and Vicinity

North Bowdoin resident T. F. Alexander visits town while Penley Gowell tours Richmond. Families travel between Augusta Portland Bath Topsham and Harpswell for visits as farms cut wood for winter. Schools close for the Thanksgiving vacation.

T. F. Alexander East Harpswell Penley Gowell Richmond A. D. Chase Clifton Babb Augusta John Reid Richmond Corner Robert Chase Barbara Portland Wilson Freeman Bath Robert Coombs Ernest Mortimer Coombs Topsham W. S. Douglas Carrie Shaw

Twins Celebrate Tenth Birthday Party for Twenty Friends

Barbara and Priscilla Trott hosted a four to six party for twenty friends. Games included a pin the donkey tail prize won by Polly Nickerson. Dining room celebrated with Thanksgiving favors chrysanthemums and two cakes each with ten candles. Attendees included Betty Fitzgerald Nancy Fitzgerald Mary Anderson Virginia Trott Eunice Perkins Beatrice Doble Eleanor Wilson Francis Gallant Patricia Sewall Betty Lou Hill Jane Trott Lydia Smith Polly Nickerson Andrews Wilson Lewis Wilson.

Barbara Priscilla Milton C. Trott Polly Nickerson Betty Nancy Fitzgerald Mary Anderson Virginia Trott Eunice Perkins Beatrice Doble Eleanor Wilson Francis Gallant Patricia Sewall Betty Lou Hill Jane Trott Lydia Smith Andrews Lewis Wilson

Foot Specialist Offers Corns and Nails Treatment

Chiropodist Dr. Arthur Gebhard at 100 Front Street advertises treatment for corns callouses ingrown nails fallen arches and related foot issues with appointment date listed as 11 10 11.

Arthur Gebhard Front Street

Thanksgiving Day Observances at Stee Military Home

Thanksgiving at the Stee Military and Naval Children's Home features morning prayers, a football game, and a festive turkey meal grown at Emhurst and donated by John H. Hyde. Children enjoy fruit cocktail pies and treats. older boys return from school for the day as Mrs. Virginia Fisher reviews the bookkeeping system with Ruth Ledyard, soon joined by state auditor representatives to audit the accounts.

Stee Military and Naval Children’s Home Emhurst John H. Hyde Scho Virginia Fisher State Comptroller's Office Ruth Ledyard State Auditor’s Department

Old Folks Home Prepares Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner

The 35 residents of the Old Folks Home will share a Thanksgiving turkey dinner. Capt. Samuel R. Percy, president of the association, provides the turkeys as part of his annual tradition.

Samuel R. Percy

Thanksgiving Dinner At Old Ladies Home

Sixteen residents occupy the Old Ladies Home with 15 joining a Thanksgiving noon meal at 1 pm. Olive Thompson, 98, is among those seated with the rest and a board supplied turkey dinner is planned. The 16th resident remains in her room but is in good health. A happy day is anticipated.

Old Ladies Home Olive Thompson Board of Managers

City Hospital to Serve Turkey on Thanksgiving Day

Patients and staff at City hospital will receive turkey meals for Thanksgiving as bids were proven as usual by Mrs William D Sewal and the hospital administration confirms the annual feast.

Turkey William D. Sewal

Family to be Served Chicken Dinner in Joyous City Day

At the city event the 15 members of the family will be served a chicken dinner with all the fixings. Special attention will be given to ensure a joyous day for the family.

Thanksgiving service and multiple church events announced

A Salvation Army service led by Capt. Annie Price and assisted by officers from Waterville and Augusta is planned for eight tonight with a musical program. Thanksgiving day services include Grace Church at eight and ten, First Church of Christ Scientist at 10 30, and a 7 30 union service at First Baptist with multiple pastors participating.

Salvation Army Temple Grace Church First Church of Christ, Scientist First Baptist Church Charles R. Sims F. L. Litlefield Wesley Methodist Church Howard P. Jett the Nazarene Church Charles H. Berry Corniss Street Baptist Weston P. Holman Beacon Street Methodist Church

Thanksgiving Chicken Dinner For Needy Men At Bath Mission

Charles A. Brown will host a Thanksgiving dinner for about 42 men at the Golden Rule Gospel Mission 30 Broad Street. Aimed at both homeless and visiting transients, the menu includes chicken with all the fixings, pies, fruit, and nuts. Brown notes two decades of serving Thanksgiving meals despite hard conditions, aided by Bath residents.

Golden Rule Gospel Mission Broad Street Charles A. Brown Mr. Brown Bath

Morse High Alumni Dance Plans Ahead for Thanksgiving Night

Preparations are complete for the Thanksgiving night alumni dance at Morse High Gym with Ernie George and his Royal Arcadian band of ten. An immense crowd is expected for the grand march as the event is hosted by a large general committee and tickets are available at local stores.

Sth High School Morse High Ernie George Royal Arcadian George E. Barker, Jr Clara Hatch Ruth H. Farmhim Florence Hawley Catherine Spear Florence Calderwood

Bowdoinham Notes On Local Women And Events

Bowdoinham community updates include Thanksgiving visits by Mrs Varina Denham and families of McEwen and Rideout, a McDonald temple inspection led by Blanche Maxcey, and a card party at Central church. Obituary for Nettie Umberhind notes her Richmond bequest. a toxoid clinic is planned for Dec 1 at the high school library. banquets, visits, and grange officer elections are reported along with roadwork employment concerns and local social gatherings.

Varina Denham Philip Rideout Charles Miton McEwen Charles H. McEwen McEwen Delaware County Ohio Olive Andros Bath John Purington McDonald Temple P. S Blanche Maxcey Glen Royal Temple Yarmouth Young Mabury Graham Margaret Gile Emily Rideout Central Church League Nettie Randall Umberhind Portland I. C. Irish Grace Lawrence R. N State Department of Health

West Bath Woman Donor of Flag

The Beeston Daughters of Maine, Inc. received an American flag donation from Mrs. Frederick Nelson Sanborn of West Bath in memory of Miss Lucy Robertson, a charter officer. Commander MacMillan spoke on the flag’s meaning to Far North expeditions and its 1909 North Pole placement. The meeting featured music, papers, and thanks to the speakers.

Beeston Daughters of Maine, Inc Frederick Nelson Sanborn West Bath Jean Robertson Cambridge Mass Lucy Robertson Satan Samuel Leavitt Wollaston Y.W.C.A. Stuart and Clarendon MacMillan Admiral Peary North Pole Grace Lyman Veterans’ Day Shattuck Lyman

Pattangall as Attorney General Considered in Roosevelts Cabinet

Discussion centers on Chief Justice Pattangall of Maine as a potential attorney general nominee. If promoted, Pattangall could satisfy New England representation while easing Cohen toward the navy post. The piece notes historical ties to the Wilson era and southern influence on naval appointments. It adds Georgia Senator Maj. Cohen’s term ends December 5 with Gov. Richard B. Russell set to succeed him.

U. S Gerry Providence Roosevelt William R. Pattangall Maine Pattangall New England Cohen Navy Josephus Daniel North Carolina Wilson Gov South Maj. Cohen Georgia Richard B. Russell Gela William J. Harris Russell

Clipper Tusitala Lingers At Brooklyn Dry Dock

The Tusitala, a 49 year old Clyde clipper, sits at United Dry Docks in Brooklyn awaiting fate as sugar markets shift. Captain James P. Barker and owner James A. Farrell linger over a cheerful cabin lamp, while a Joseph Conrad letter on the wall hopes for fair winds on future voyages.

Clyde United Dry Docks, Inc 27Th Street Brooklyn Honolulu James A. Farrell United States Steel Corporation James P. Barker Barker Joseph Conrad

Newly Weds Haggett Leave On Boston Honeymoon

Mr and Mrs Charles L Haggett wed Thursday night at 3 High Street and depart for Boston for a honeymoon before returning to West Bath to reside with his parents Mrs Laura E Lemont and Mrs Seedes Small host a small reception after the ceremony Miss Muriel Howe played the Bridal Chorus Rev Weston P Holman officiated The couple exchange gifts and guests include family members and friends from the wedding party.

Charles L. Haggett High Street Brunswick Muriel H. Howe Wagner Weston P. Holman Haggett Seedes T. Small Samuel M. Jordan Laura E. Cutting Ruth Laurada Marion Samuel M., Jr Dean Jordan

Also Mentioned on This Page

Senter’s, Inc O&c Y Church League Paramount Publix Theatre Geary Cooper—Wynne Gibson Herbert Marshall Sari Maritza Buck Jones Laurel & Hardy Chas, Laughton Maureen O’sullivan Trouble Aradise Kay Francis North Bowdoin OLD Folks OLD Ladies’ Home City Hospital Golden Rule Philomene Beaudoin Alfred Ie . Pembriant Hector Monier Bowdoinham C. L. Brown Clara N. Fogg Emma Ferguson Difford Smalley Bridge Street Charlie Tarr James Brown Dorothy Dickinson Helen Britt George Cutter Viola Coombs Wellesley John Jewell Merry Meeting Grange Charles R. Berry P.A. Cannon Ethe Hackett Georgie Berry Hazel Hackett William Gould Cleveland P Waterville R. A. Dickinson Charles A. Keen New York Mr. Keen Houston Kennebec Lodge George Wood Bangor M. of A Mr. White Cumberland County C. H Charlies Jardin Washburn Ralph McEwen Herbert Merrill Aroostook County J. N. Palmer Cyprian Bryant J. H. Ames Jessie Paul Ames Dwight ‘Ames Fairfield Ernest L. Ames J. H Bert Temple J. Wallace Ames Nehemiah Wallace Judge Ames Ames Union Henry Cornish Robert Hamlet Davos Platz Switzerland Topsfield Ed Gile Gile Haines Giles Percy Blanchard William Sawyer L. P. Temple Fred Nelson Sanborn Boston Daughters of Maine, Inc Craft Chas. A. Harriman
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