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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1934

Page

3

Morse Loses to Gardiner in Muddy Kelley Field

Gardiner defeats Morse 13 to 0 in heavy rain and mud at Kelley Field. Gardiner’s Brian Goggin caught a 20 yard pass for a second quarter score after a fluke kickoff, with McDonald adding the extra point. Morse’s Skaling boot mishap set up Gardiner’s first touchdown. Warnie McNeil starred for Morse but slipped en route to a potential score.

Morse High Gtd Kelley Field Shipping City Morse Gardiner McDonald Goggin Goggins Thayer Skaling Fuller Curtis Benner Smith Puddle Bath Boys Warnie McNeil Kelley Morse Poy Nea Neue Neere Robinson Hod Siti Iin Hallowell Lero Cooper EO Geeta Cree Eaton Fossetha Tie Tds Vamvakias Wonnsornt i S- Une Harrington Donoves Bragg Marshall Benner Burgon McDonald McMann Kent’s Hill Graves Bowdoin

Former Bath Girl to Have Screen Test

Miss Lillian Caton, a former Bath girl now living in Brooklyn, has been chosen by a Screen committee of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios to appear in a New York theatre as a potential screen personality. Caton spent most of the summer in Bath and is well known to many locals. her appearance will be watched with interest.

Lillian Caton Bath Brooklyn Metro-Goldwyn- Mayer Studios New York Miss Caton

Fireside Club Plans Winter Street Fall Meeting

Fireside club at Winter Street held its first fall meeting Sunday night. Members applauded Campanitou reports by Louise Briggs Betty Rice and Kathaleen Scott and enjoyed camp song singing. Plans for a fall program were made with Miss Briggs to lead next Sunday on Is it safe to let your conscience be your guide.

Winter Street Louise Briggs Betty Rice Kathaleen Scott Miss Briggs Elizabeth Colby Janet Bridgham Miss Rice Mary Nickerson Lydia Atwood Frances Shaughnessy Ruth Dale

Reading Club Program at Weeks Street School

Sagadahoc Reading club of Weeks Street school presented a Friday afternoon program directed by John Burke and Harry Cressey. Students performed The Morning Prayer poem Autumn Leaves and Life of Thomas Edison while sharing History of Bath and a Niagara Falls news item.

Sagadahoc Weeks Street David Frank Hinds Howard Tobey

Phippsburg Social Notes Mix Visits and Local News

Phippsburg hosts a wide array of summer and fall departures and returns. Residents, guests from Bath and Portland, and visiting families are cited with cottages and summer homes, while local clubs meet for the Dromore Farm Bureau October program on jelly and marmalade.

Winnegance Community Club Holds First Meeting and Plans

The Winnegance community club met Thursday at the president’s home, discussing winter activities. A parish organization was voted at a vestry meeting with 20 attendees. Members presented a choir program and readings, with music and grange news provided by local residents. several members were noted as absent due to other engagements or illness.

Ert Cothaiunity Club Morse Winnegance Hireh Tee Marion Rafael Ralph Kenney Hubert McCarty Alfreda Perkins George Ingalls Bessié Dickinson Grangers W. O. Reuben Purington Humphrey Owen Brunswick Hospital

Popham Beach Gardens Bloom Despite Frosts and Winds

Gardens along Popham Beach overflow with color from gid fort to Marsh cottage as Mrs. Ella Marr grows the largest dahlias. Local residents and visitors from Bath Sagadahoc Bay Georgetown and Portland frequent cottages and light keepers like Rollo Morton Seguin light and Pond Island light. Community members attend meetings and visits, with many dwelling at or traveling to Bath Topsham and Lisbon Falls for weekends and holidays.

Gid Fort Marsh Cottage Ella Marr Haviland Torrey Bath Martha Small B. I. Lewis Boothbay Roeland Alley George E. Smith Sagadahoc Bay Georgetown Rollo Morton U. S. Coast Guard Saco Daisy Hinckley Seaman E. Drake Christopher Marr W. S. Voorhees Eugene Spinney Winnegance Annie Oliver Stacy Augustus Todd Grace Barrett Paul Hallowell Ernest Oliver Peggy McFarland Truman Taylor Bay Point David M. Rodgerson Seaman Drake Carol David Mr. Drake Edgar N. Drake George Hoyt Richmond Royal Johnson George Morong Guy Crowley Blanchard Portland Ernest Beal Marine Hospital Beal Kennebec River Station Allie Rollins Parker Head Harry Spencer Spencer Sagadahoc Beatrice Chandler Long Island Moses Chandler Etner Alonzo Morong Merton Oliver Popham Leslie Dyer Oliver Ellison Moody Harpswell Alonzo Oe Sree Topsham Harold Thayer Phyllis Pauline Lisbon Falls Ralph Catisfield Maxwell Powers Ralph Spinney, Jr Fred Spinney

Bates Women’s Athletic Association Hare and Hound Outing

About 185 Bates women left Rafid hall for a Hare and Hound hike. They split into four sections along marked trails, met at the river bank after thirty minutes, and enjoyed supper of chicken roe pickles doughnuts coffee and candy with games and stunts afterward.

Bates Rafid Hall

Lincoln Sagadahoc Teachers Hold Annual Morse Meeting

Lincoln and Sagadahoc counties gathered at Morse High School for the Lincoln Sagadahoc Teachers association convention. Sessions included music by Morse High School Orchestra, demonstrations in Rural-Room and home economics, and addresses by State Superintendent James H. Hope and Dr. E. K. Fretwell. Officers named: President Errol Baker, Bath. Vice President Arthur Jellison. Secretary Treasurer Ruth Powers.

Lincoln Sagadahoc Morse High School Petia Lincoln-Sagadahoc Teachers’ Association Joseph Purdue B. E. Packard Commissioner of Education Department Violet Smith Madeline Hopkins Arriscotta Cole Kelley Boothbay Harbor James H. Hope South Carolina Blynne Allen Newcastle E. K. Fretwell

Timely Hints to Cattle Owners for a Hard Winter

Charles H. Green urges Sagadahoc county farmers to prepare early for a cold winter. Improve housing with inexpensive coverings, repair unused buildings, bank windbreaks, and stock up on green forage to save hay. Emphasizes humane officers’ help and practical tips from beets and leaves to keep cattle comfortable and fed.

Bath Independent Sagadahoc Humaué Charles H. Green Lisbon Falls Maine

Subscriptions Close On Oct 11 For 1944 46 Bonds

Treasury secretary Morgenthau announces that subscription books for 1944 46 bonds close at end of business Thursday October 11 1934. Any subscription received after that time will be rejected.

Secretary of the Treasury Morgenthau Tréasury

Cooking Recipes of 80 Years Ago

The article highlights George Rector discussing changes in cooking over the last 75 years for The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company anniversary series. He notes older methods like coffee roasting and ham curing, mock dishes and era recipes such as Dandelion coffee and mock apple pie, and contrasts them with modern variety and year round availability. Rector shares anecdotes about pickled nasturtium and a dessert using isinglass and cream, reflecting evolving tastes and techniques.

George Rector Great Atlantic Pacific Tea Company Mr. Rector

YMCA Governance and Volunteer Drive Amid League Work

The YMCA reports its Church League required 105 volunteer workers last year, exceeding other activities and drawing men and young men onto boards, committees, and officials. With 244 total memberships, the drive aims to raise at least 3500 dollars this year to support boys and young men, starting Monday Oct 15.

Church League Y.M.C. A. Church League

No Holiday For Topsham Fair This Week

Public school pupils will not have time off for the Topsham fair this week. The Board of Education, meeting Monday night, left no day off for students though past years granted Wednesday afternoon or a full day. All members were present and roll of accounts No. 8 totaling $1,226.72 was ordered paid.

Board of Education

Bates Williams Returns Received Monday

Bates Williams and M Williams of 93 High Street are listed in the notice with addresses at Ved tenholie street and Middle street. The document references Dora and Bertha McMann in relation to the listing, with Bates of Lawrence and a son noted in the text.

Emi B. Estenholm Lawrence Bates

Dromore Farm Bureau Holds Annual Fair and Supper

The Dromore Farm Bureau hosted a successful annual fair at Dromore Grange hall with a new Bureau supper from five to seven. Exhibits featured antique quilts, handwoven linens, afghans, and a broad display of vegetables, with entertainment, prizes, and a later showing of motion pictures. The next meeting on October 17 will focus on jellies and marmalades led by Emily Williams.

Dromore Miss Campbell Edwin Campbell Caroline Campbell Abbie Minott Elizabeth C. Brown Weeks Street Brown Annie Lee Lee South Deerfield Mass Charles Stevens Annis Percy Eleanor Gilmore Perkins’ Greenhouse Esther McCourt Linda Perry Carrie Wyman Davis Elizabeth Deering Amos Perry Bath Eleanor Thomas Parker Head Grace Dickinson Annie Lemont America Rachél Hodgdon Roberta Manson Sting Arthur Lemont Connie Lord Trail of the Lonesome Pine Jean Rachel Drake Bernice Drake Gertrude Smith High Street Elzira Gross Senters, Inc Dromore Farm Bureau Winneganee Community Club Emily Williams Lillian Perry Gertrude Small Eva Rogers Sadie Carlson Aletha Campbell Lizzie B. Chaney Hattie Cromwell

Bates Student recounts Sawyer and Outing Club trail blaze

In the first Fall issue the magazine chronicles Dr. William H. Sawyer Jr and Bates Outing Club members who after commencement in June began scouting and blazing the final uncompleted Appalachian Trail section from Mt Oglethorpe near Atlanta to Mt Katahdin in Maine a 2050 mile footpath blaze project.

Bates William H. Sawyer Bates Outing Club Mt. Oglethorpe Atthe Summitlanta Op Mt. Katahdin Maine

Bangor High appoints Harold Moon cadet major in JROTC

Harold Moon has been named cadet major of the junior ROTC unit at Bangor High School. Major Robert T. Snow, D. O. L., U. S. Army professor of military science at the high school, announced the appointment. Fifteen naffirare howe haan ates.

Harold Moon Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps Bangor High School Robert T. Snow U. S. Army Naffirare Howe Haan Ates

Obituary of Clara Brackley, longtime Bath resident

Clara Brackley, wife of Frédig A Brackley, died early Tuesday after a long illness. She leaves her husband, daughter Mrs. Carl L. Pierce of Bath, son Lester M. Brackley of Quincy, five grandchildren, two brothers in Los Angeles, and a sister in Bath. She was past noble grand of Queen Esther kah lodge and past chief of Lowell temple Pythian Sisters. Funeral Thursday at 2 PM at her home 268 Center Street.

Clara Bratkiey Frédig Morial Hospital Center Street Brackley Gat Edward B Williams Curtis Waterville Bey Mainetral Railroad Queen Esther Kah Lodge Lowell Temple Pythian Carl L. Pierce Bath Lester M. Brackley Quincy Mass Lester M., Jr Paul and Miriam Brackley Harry L. Deering Margaret H. Pierce Lewis H Harry S. Curtis Los Angeles Calif Fred G. Proctor

Mrs Laura Grover Dies After Long Illness At 10

Laura Etta Grover aged 10 widow of William A. Grover died Saturday night at six at her granddaughter’s home 908 High Street after a year and a half of illness. Born in Georgetown in 1864 to Albert and Wealthy Davis she lived there 19 years before moving to Bath where she resided 50 years. She attended People's Baptist church and is survived by brother William H. Davis of Brunswick two daughters Mrs John Leighton of Brunswick and Mrs Harold Swain of Hardings 22 grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

Laura Etta Grover William A. Grover Everett Crocker High Street Bath People’s Baptist Church William H. Davis Brunswick John Leighton Harold Swain Hardings

Mrs Caroline Moore Dies After Illness In Bath Home

Mrs Caroline T Moore 66 wife of William J Moore died Thursday morning at her Bath Street home after a long illness with complications. Born in Canada she came to Bath 48 years ago. Survived by husband sister and five nieces and two nephews. Funeral held Saturday at Fred S Curtis funeral home.

Caroline T. Moore William J. Moore Bath Street Joseph and Sophie Thebeau Bath Canada Alonzo Winchell Wilbur Ambrose Brunswick Frank Montgomery Edward Cassavant Edgar Smith Worcester Mass Harry Pero New London Conn Ralph Talbot New Haven Fred S. Curtis Center Street

Death of Mrs. Lillian K. Haverfield in Flushing

Mrs. Lillian K. Haverfield widow of Herbert D. Haverfield formerly of Bath died in Flushing New York after years of illness She was a Farmville Virginia native and lived in Bath during her husband’s service at Bath Iron Works Ltd She leaves son Herbert D. Haverfield Jr and granddaughter Dale Haverfield both of Flushing New York

Flushing N. Y Lillian K. Haverfield Herbert D. Haverfield Bath Farmville Bath Iron Works, Ltd Haverfield Herbert D. Haverfield, Jr Dale Haverfield

Mrs Nancy C Upton Widow Of Brunswick Businessman

Nancy C Upton 69 widow of Henry C Upton and a Bath native died Thursday at her home 9 Cumberland Street Brunswick. She was a daughter of James and Lydia Coombs and is survived by a sister Mrs Estelle Crowell of Massachusetts and by nephews and nieces. Funeral Saturday at 2 30 at the home with Rev C D Nutter of Berean Baptist Church officiating. Burial in Riverside Cemetery Brunswick.

Nancy Upton Henry C. Upton Bath Cumberland Street Brunswick Upton James Lydia Coombs Estelle Crowell Massachusetts C. D. Nutter Berean Baptist Church Riverside Cemetery

Funeral of Mrs. Caroline T. Moore

The funeral for Caroline T. Moore wife of William J. Moore took place Saturday afternoon at two at the Fred S Curtis funeral home 104 Center Street. Rev Charles M Tubbs of Grace Church presided. Pallbearers were Edward Cassavant Warren Curran Peter Dubar and Frank Montgomery. Burial followed in Oak Grove.

Caroline T. Moore William J. Moore Fred S. Curtis Center Street Charles M. Tubbs Grace Church Edward Cassavant Warren Curran Peter Dubar Frank Montgomery Oak Grove

Funeral service for Laura Grover held at home

The funeral for Laura E. Grover widow of William A. Grover took place Tuesday afternoon at 2 at 908 High Street. Rev. George B. Wolstenholme of People's Church officiated. Bearers were John S. Burgess Stanford Leighton Harold Swain and Trafton Swain. Burial was in Varney Cemetery Brunswick.

Laura E. Grover William A. Grover High Street George B. Wolstenholme People’s Church John S. Burgess Stanford Leighton Harold Trafton Swain Varney Cemetery Brunswick

Mrs Huggard Takes Leave From Hyannis Hospital

Miss Dorothy Huggard registered nurse from Hyannis Massachusetts is on a few weeks leave of absence to stay with her parents Mr and Mrs Herbert Huggard on Mechanic Street.

Dorothy Huggard R. N Hyannis, Mass., Hospital Herbert Huggard Mechanic Street

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