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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1938

Page

6

Three Face Charges After Triple Crash

Norman J. Mackinnon escaped injury in a three car crash on Bath Brunswick highway in West Bath Sunday. Arthur P. Stinson held on drunken driving. Norman W. Hodgkins and Charles L. Beals charged with driving without licenses. Stinson and Beals placed in custody after officers found Stinson driving with Beals on the front seat. The trio were tied to the Stinson car involved in the collision that damaged Mackinnon’s Plymouth.

Norman J. Mackinnon Washington Street West Bath John P. Crosby Arthur P. Stinson Norman W. Hodgkins Drummond Street Byron E. Clark Bath Stinson Young Beals

Police Praise From Auto Jam Victim Samuel McFlrey

Samuel McFlrey a retired United States Army veteran is in Memorial hospital with a compound fracture from a Center street accident Monday afternoon. He commends Bath police for quick aid after a private ambulance was unavailable. City Marshal Butler and Officers Pennell and Clark are thanked for their help and kindness.

Samuel McFlrey United States Army Memorial Hospital Center Street Bath Butler Pennell and Clark

Glidden Successor May Serve Till 1941

Debate over Maine gubernatorial power to appoint a probate judge successor for Walter S. Glidden. State law and constitutional wording imply temporary appointment until January 1941, with full term pending next elections in September 1940 and possible reappointment. Notes reference Sagadahoc County politics and precedent involving regional offices.

Maine Walter S. Glidden Lewis O. Barrows Glidden Sagadahoe County Barrows

Central Church Annual Parish Meeting Call

Notice on the church door warns of the annual parish meeting to be held next Monday evening in the parish house upper hall. The prudential committee Charles Curtis Fred Humphreys and Alexander MacDonald will present a year end financial report and officers will be chosen. The parish to hear about church improvements and planned canvass for work.

Prudential Committee Charles Curtis Fred Humphreys Alexander MacDonald Roseville Cinvass

Red Men officers seated at 1938 Golden Jubilee events

The article lists officers of the Red Men and Pocahontas degree holders installed during the Maine Great Council sessions. It names Mrs. Sadie J. McWilliams and others as deputies, and highlights past chiefs, guests, and a golden jubilee committee with members from Bath, Dennysville, Cumberland Mills, and Portland. Conditions were perfect for the fall proceedings.

Sadie J. McWilliams Wenonah Portland Alta Doughty Indianola Cumberland Center Wampum Maude M. Stickney Minnehaha Cumberland Mills Lucelia E. Blake Ramora Bath Tepee and the Forest Pearl B. Sprague Zella Lola Dennysville Cora M. Libby Alfaretta Council Brunewick Emma Mo Libby Great Pocahontas Iona Black Silver Cloud Orr's Island Great Wenonah Carrie Strout Opeechee Bar Harbor Great Minnehaha Ruetta M. Hawkes Mildred D. Avery Ramona Josephine Appleby Wenonah Council Effie Day Minneola Council South Portland Sezsond Lina E Snow Wanda Council the Tepee Maude H. Mitchell Kapla Doris Wing Edwina A. Baston Cavy Mrs. Strout Laura Hasey South Porland Forest Knowles Florence Boyd Brunswick Lounise Wesrott Juniata Council Springvale Ravis CVO Entertaining Tribe Sasunot Noovi Mutor Dun Cliff Exes Aapepee Merritt Trott John H Grindell Lyndon V. Plummer Harvey Hartleb Ruspill Lucerat BE. Bluxe Derek Posahontas Central Church Asa M. Stickney Pocahontas RB. Sprasne Great Felks Roberta Rutherford Baeport Dererood Boacthontas Maine Gouin Susanoa Great Council Gres Benhimin W. Spofford Saco Ralph W. Bradish Buteper Crosden Jubilee Council Herbert B. Seal Hit R. Gillis Fred A. Hobbs Newicha- Hoekihe South Berwick Pde Wedne Tity Rundhi Sedgck Bradford C. Redennett Pats Roe R, Shaw Powaii Benjamin W. Spofford Sawsotos Thom 1 Wilson St. Rapinguid Katery Wallan R. Davis Ma- Porland Ralph W.W. Bradish William B Siulavan Sqsando Biddeford Chatun Vo Williams Jesse B. Crosby Dennys Tribe Ernest R. Avery George C. Abbott Alvin R. Rand Standish Henry Allen Sebascodegan Mr. Avery George Abbott Jesse Staples Belfast Maurice R. Snow Frank Faulkner Ogunquit Roy Fitts

Bath wife reports husband as missing

Norman A. Smith 51 of 29 Milan street is missing since 6 30 a m Tuesday. His wife told Bath police he left for Bath Iron Works to seek work and was last seen at 7 05 a m outside the shipyard gate. He may have joined unemployed men for a voyage to Quincy or another shipyard city. He drives a tan Chevrolet sedan Maine 129 425. Relatives in Massachusetts include sister Mrs George Sherman New Bedford and brother Ralph Smith Whitman. Officer Joseph D Pennell investigated. officials may contact relatives if he does not appear Wednesday afternoon.

Norman A. Smith Milan Street Bath Iron Works Corp Smith Maine Joseph D. Pennell Bath

Bathman Waterville Couple Married Sunday

Reginald N. Cyr of 1016 High Street and Miss Cecile Bureau of WaterVille were wed at Sacred Heart church WaterVille in a 130 p m ceremony officiated by Rev Joseph Orieux. The couple plan a home at 938 High Street after October 17.

Reginald N. Cyr High Street Joseph A. Cyr Waterville Cecile Bureau Adelard Bureau Sacred Heart Church Watervile Joseph Orieux Juliette Bureau Paul Cyr Cyr Hathaway Factory This City

Professor Aldous to Address Saga dahoe Rod Gun Skeet Group

Prof Clarence M Aldous associate professor of game management College of Agriculture University of Maine is to address the Saga dahoe Rod Gun Skeet Association meeting at the Winneganee community club house. He will show Maine game farms films on pheasants and other game birds and final plans for the group's first game supper will be announced with refreshments.

Clarence M. Aldous College of Agriculture University of Maine Sagadahoe Rod, Gun & Skeet Association, Inc Winneganee William T. Donnell Aldous Maine Association

For Sale Notice Distills Property Offers Georgetown Me

Property of George B. Nagle on Indian Point road Georgetown Me. Write to George B Nagle P O Box 989 New Haven Conn 9 15 5wp If you want to buy or sell farm city share property list with or call at Fred B Reed Co Manager Stanley E Wallace 93 Front street Bath Tel 514 W 12 30 tf

George B. Nagle Indian Point Road Georgetown New Haven Conn Fred B. Reed Co Stanley E. Wallace Front Street Bath

Clarence H Ayer and Eunice E Hanscom Wed in Winter Street Church

Clarence H Ayer son of Mrs Walter I Kennersson and Eunice E Hanscom daughter of Mrs Hattie E Wallace were married at 11 am Saturday by Rev Joseph O Purdue at Winter Street church. The couple's reception followed at 35 Mechanic street. The bride, a Morse high graduate, works in NE Telephone traffic. the groom, Morse alumnus, is an electrician at Bath Iron Works.

Clarence H. Ayer Walter I. Kennersson Washington Street Eunice E. Hanscom Hattie E. Wallace Joseph O. Purdue Winter Street Ayer Ernest Bartholomay Boston Chester T. Lorentsen Mechanic Street

Weaver Owen wedding in Portland chapel ceremony

Florence Victoria Owen and Carl Weaver wed in St. Luke's Episcopal chapel Portland in a simple single ring service conducted by the Very Rev Howard Perkins. The bride, daughter of Charles Owen, wore white velvet with a waist length veil and carried a prayers book. The couple plans a honeymoon and will reside in Campello Massachusetts. Several Bath residents attended the celebration including Mrs Humphrey Owen and Mrs Louise Smiley.

Bath Florence Victoria Owen Carl Weaver Portland St. Luke's Episcopal Chapel State Street Howard D Perkins D. D St. Luke's Cathedral Lillian Welch South Portland Charles Owen Por Humphrey Owen 100 High Street Portland High School Campella Mass Louise Smiley Marjorie Smiley Harold Bailey Wiscasset

Sawyer Mitchell Wedding Seals Portland Pair’s Union

Miss Katherine Drummond Mitchell daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Mitchell of Portland formerly of this city wed Clifford H Sawyer of Portland Saturday at the bride’s parents 48 Bramhall street The double ring service was by Rev Cornelius Clark The couple will live on Chase street in South Portland Honeymoon to Norfolk Virginia Attending were the bride’s sister Mrs Byron Wright as matron of honor and Byron Wright as best man The event drew nearly 100 relatives and friends

Katherine Drummond Mitchell Charles Mitchell Portland Clifford H. Sawyer Bramhall Street Cornelius Clark Byron Wright Anne Tracey Sawyer Bath Charles H. Gilman Co Stocksnd Bonds Joseph Sawyer Concord Street Boston & Maine Railroad Norfolk Chase Street South Portland Whitman Mitchell Milan Street Mrs. Mitchell Phyllis Emery Mitchell Elliot Mitchell Albert Austin

Lessard McFarland Marriage Returns Filed

Returns of the marriage of Frank T. Lessard and Vera E. McFarland, both of 70 Western avenue, were received by City Clerk Gilmore. The couple wed Sunday evening at Winter Street parsonage with a double ring ceremony conducted by Rev. Joseph O. Purdue.

Frank T. Lessard Vera E. McFarland Western Avenue Gilmore

Strout Johnson Wedding in Woolwich

Clinton I. Strout Jr. and Alma Mae Johnson were married October 1 by Rev. Charles R. Sims in Woolwich. Both families are from Woolwich and Salem Oak area, with the Strout and Johnson households named in the notice.

Clinton I. Strout, Jr C. Ivory Strout Woolwich Alma Mae Johnson Charles F. Johnson Charles R. Sims

Luncheon Bridge Hosts and Socials across Bowdoinham

Bowdoinham residents hostesses led a Monday luncheon bridge at Pine Tree lunch room with five tables. Prizes went to Mrs. Margaret Gile first, Mrs. Charles Randall second, and Mrs. Bowdoin Lilly con solation. Numerous readers and guests attended family visits and trips to Gorham and Canada. The Red Cross appeals for hurricane relief donations to Mrs. P. C. Nealey.

Frank Siegars Ivan Lang William Rogge Pine Tree Margaret Gile Charles Randall Bowdoin Lilly Robert Webber Freeport Merton Webber Frank Adams Gorham N. H Walton Adams Alice Stu Harvard Mass Belle Dunlap Freeman Marsters North Attleboro Erle Browne Clara Forg Lena Cornish Abbie Graves Center Street Topsham Percy Marriner Frank Webber Grant Hulse Henry Cornish White Mountains Lottie Cobb Portland Erla Browne Maine State Building Poland Terrance Curran J. Bowdoin Lilly Malden R. D. Purington George Cutler Ida Fowle Alice Maxwell Frank Jack Chester Purington Litchfield Fair Vining Dunlap James Dunlap United Fruit Co Cuba Horace Raymond Shirley Wesley Williams Delma Bates Bath

Phippsburg Man and Bath Girl Wed Sept 24

Returns of the marriage show Maurice W. Norton of Phippsburg and Isabelle J. Hagan of Bath were wed Sept. 24 in Phippsburg. The ceremony was conducted by Everett A. Harrington notary public.

Phippsburg Bath Maurice W. Norton Clyde L. Norton Yarmouth Isabelle J. Hagan Joseph P. Hagan Summer Street Court Gilmore

Boy Catches 4-Pound Bass at Loon Pond Acton

Clyde Goldthwaite, aged 12, reeled in a four pound bass in Loon pond Acton after a half hour struggle. Unable to haul it in with rod and line he left the raft for a net and brought the fish ashore with help from biddelord.

Biddelord Clyde Goldthwaite Acton

Doris J Leavitt Weds Thomas Aikenhead

An elegant wedding took place Wednesday Sept 29 at eight pm at the Leonard residence 82 Lincoln streetMiss Doris J Leavitt became the bride of Thomas Aikenhead Rev Charles M Tubbs of Grace Episcopal church performed the single ring ceremony Attendants included Miss Catharine Leonard and Dudley Leavitt The couple left for a six week trip to Scotland after sailing to Montreal and then Scotland Both have worked at Miller's Bakery for years

Leonard Lincoln Street Doris ST. Leavitt Thomas Aikenhead Charles M. Tubbs Grace Episcopal Church Catharine E. Leonard Dudley Leavitt Juliet Lohengrin Katharine Conley Charles W. Leavitt Mary Leonard Ruth Field Bernice M. Carr Clifford B. Smith Henry Skelfield Alpha W. Booke John Sanborn Wilhelmina M. Gackenbach Miller’s Bakery

Hugo Brandt Co. Gives Concert at Morse High School

The Hugo Brandt Co. with pianist Hugo Brandt soprano Jean Justin and baritone James Burdett presented Franz and Sylvia at Morse high school auditorium. The program featured Schubert highlights and audience requests with funds from the Collins Festival to support a dental clinic. The artists stayed with Mr and Mrs Fred D Hill on High Street after the show.

Bath Hugo Brandt Brandt Fred D. Hill High Street

Linden Returns Home to Winchester After City Visit

Jack Linden came back Tuesday to his Winchester residence after spending several days in the city.

Jack Linden Winchester Mass City

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