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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1938

Page

2

Morse Hoop Team Call Draws 50 Players For Early Practice

More than 50 Morse high players reported to Coach Johnny Madden for an early season practice roster. The Blue and White, who reached the Western Maine tournament semifinals last winter, plan an Dec 2 alumni game and a Dec 7 interscholastic opener at South Portland. Football players need written consent to participate.

Morse High Johnny Madden Madden Hank” Small Art Warner Harry Thayer Earl Brown James Skaling Eugene Hart Waldo Weston, Jr Dave Alkazin Robert Carey Frank Gallagher Arthur Warner Robert Perry Henry John Perry Edward Cummings Robert Cummings Robert Besaw Frederick Hall Albert Nelson Frank Staples George Wilson Leon Robbins John Lowery Stanley Harvey Howard Hatch Edward Furber Fred Hayward Edward Stilphen Frank Hinds Jerry Desmond Harry Fullerton William Hill Alton Munsey Edward Avery Ernest Avery Clarence Warner Charles Camack

Bathman Fined for Tipsy Driving Appeals Case Heard

Arthur P. Stinson of 1276 Washington Street pleaded not guilty to drunken driving in municipal court. He was found guilty and fined 100 dollars plus 14.31 costs. he appealed to Sagadahoc Superior Court with 2000 dollar sureties. The incident followed an auto collision on the Bath Brunswick road near West Bath on Oct 2 involving Norman Mackinnon and occupants.

Arthur P. Stinson Washington Street John P. Crosby Arthur J. Dunton Charles T. Small, Jr Sagadahoc New Bath- Brunswick West Bath Norman J. Mackinnon Mackinnon Stinson Crosby Norman W Hodkins Drummond Street This City Lester Beals Bruunswick Hodgkins Chat Beats Bath Betts van Court Street Beals

Modern Signals Installed At Wiscasset Crossing

Wiscasset at the Main street crossing on the Maine Central line now operates new gong flasher signals with red lights on both sides of the tracks. The installation follows a fatal summer crash and a local push for gate protection, which was rejected by the Public Utilities Commission.

Main Street Maine Central Railroad Wiscasset Wiscasset-Edgecomb Bridge James Weldon Johnson Public Utilities Commission Federal Street Lincoln Street Selectmen Academy Washington, Spring, Warren and Hooper

Assault charge dropped after nonappearance in court

Harold W. Travis of Spring Street faced an assault charge sworn by his wife Anta M. Travis. Judge Arthur J. Linton dismissed the case when Travis did not appear to press the charge. In a separate quirky case, Raoul Daigle was arrested for larceny after mistakenly taking a heifer from Alex Fletcher and paying $12.50 to settle.

Harold W. Travis Spring Street Anta M.travis Pueshiy Ceornine Arthur J. Linton Myers Travis Raoul Daigle Alex Fletcher Sauna Daigle Fletcher Bessie

Illustrated lecture given by Gun Club members at Winneganee

Herbert Mendall of the University of Maine led an illustrated talk before Sagadag hoc Red, Gun & Skeet Association at the Winneganee Community club. The group voted to sponsor a public game supper in November and to accept a pheasant allotment for winter care and spring release. A committee was named for event details. next meeting is November 8.

Herbert Mendall University of Maine Sagadahoc Red Gun & Skeet Association, Inc Winneganee Community Club Mendall William T. Donnell Edward Geaiman Edward Jaquith

Central Church Parish Committees Named and Local News

Central church publishes newly elected parish committees listing Marius H. Page Mrs Francis B Hill Mrs Harriet Small Miss Margaret R Foote Roscoe G Bailey Andrus L Coleman Clifton S Nickerson Stanley E Wallace Marius H Page Mrs Arthur W King Stanley E Wallace and Mrs Warren M Stilphen Also Moit Harold Walker returns home from a New York City visit after attending World Series games

Central Church Marius H. Page Francis B. Hill Harriet Small Margaret R. Foote Roscoe G. Bailey Andrus L. Coleman Clifton S. Nickerson Stanley E. Wallace Arthur W. King Warren M. Stilphen Moit Harold Walker Highland Street New York City

West Bath Residents Return After Sabine Storm

Local residents returned home from Massachusetts as the Sabine storm aftermath drew attention. Several travelers and visitors were listed, including John Pooler with Mrs Eugenie Chamberlain, Dr Ralph H McNary and son, and Fred Freeman of Bath. The piece notes fallen trees and a portable mill planned for Worcester Park, plus communityกิจ activities and school closures for Op SAC Fair.

John Pooler Eugenie Chamberlain Waterville Sabine Ralph H. McNary Jackie Marblehead John H. McNary Fred Freeman Bath Samuel F. Bates Massachusetts Ernest E. Williams Stanley Worcester Chester Brown Boothbay Harbor Herbert Wilson A. B. Snow Freeport Carleton Andrews Howard Phoenix Uxbridge Mass Andrews Richard Andrews F. W. Larrabee Chester G. King Barbara Eleanor Alfred G. Horley Arlington Silas M. Bates Clyde Bremer Beachmont Leslie M. Bates Lynnfield Topsham Fair Tibbetts’ Farm Brigham's Cove Annie H. Trufant Ralph Warren Clarence F. Whittum Wollaston Donnell Lowell School Roberta Hathorne Barbara and Ellen King Phyllis Mank Allan McAllister William Bailey Frank Donnell Mary Myatt Jessica Sargent

West Bath Red Cross Branch Resumes Meetings

The West Bath Red Cross branch held its first meeting of the season on Oct. 5 at the grange hall. Members engaged in making over clothing and quilts, with general sewing completed. Lunches and hot coffee followed and the lunch committee for Oct. 19 includes Mrs. Fred W. Larrabee, Mrs. Carleton Andrews and Mrs. Lincoln Williams.

West Bath The Red Cross Grange Hall Fred W. Larrabee Carleton Andrews Lincoln Williams F. W. Larrabee J. E. Mayo Courtney FE. Stover Joyce A. B. Snow Earl Donnell E. W. Haggett G. R. Booker L. D. Rogers Scott Ward East Brunswick Hattie Clarke East Providence R. I Williams

West Bath Grange Ladies Night Draws 133 Members

A West Bath grange ladies night celebrated with 133 members present including 38 guests from nearby towns. Initiations for Marie MacDonald Edith Estabrooks John Preney and Edward Gallant occurred. Future events include a dance and a Safety and First Aid program led by Kenneth Haskell and a Central Maine Power Co crew.

West Bath Grange Woolwich Topsham Gardiner Merrymeting Dirigo Dromore Marie MacDonald Edith Estabrooks John Preney Edward Gallant Kenneth Haskell Central Maine Power Co Harold Peacock All Girl Orchestra Barbara Freeman Barbara Walsh Madelyn Jones Virginia McLaughlin Leah Merrill Mary Phillips Grace Waterman Anna May Myatt Marian Rose Eva Kingsbury Viola Arsenault Brunswick

Winter Street Group Delays Parish Supper to Nov 8

Winter Street Auxiliary moves the cov ered dish supper from Oct 26 to Nov 8 and invites guests. Heirloom Tea committees cover dolls, entertainment, dining room, tickets, hob bies, dresses, old relief, bedspreads, old glass, silver, and publicity. Halloween hostesses named for Oct 25. Christmas card requests fielded.

Roscoe P. McFadden Carrie Hall Arthurs Crockett Fred K. Sturtevant Robert Manson Ernest R. Freeman Alice Johnson Ruth F. Skillings Almira T. Jones Phyllis Bowie Carl Y. Kennedy Mary E. Campbell Joseph O. Purdue Leroy F. Colby

Community notes and socialize in Woolwich and surrounding towns

Rich details of local life in Woolwich and nearby areas include Ada McConnell visiting from Richmond, road trips to the White Mountains, and several school outbreaks of whooping cough. Social events span from dances supervised by Roy Lily in Dresden to a food sale at Arrowsic school and a Nequasse Farm Bureau gathering.

Ada McConnell Richmond Nelson Rice White Mountains Roy Lily Dresden Arrowsic Kenneth Thorpe Southboro Mass George Gainsley James E. Thorpe South Pond Farm Berlin Mattie Gott Maude Hussey Merle Peter Brunswick Eugenie Hunnewell Ida Pals H. P. Hathorne Flossie Beals Florence Carlton C. P. Hall Edward V. Reed St. Petersburg Fila George Shaw Harold Day's Ferry Hall Nequasse Farm Bureau William Leeman Freddy Brown Sebenon Hall Geraldine Rice Bertha Presley Sagadahoc Ferry Massachusetts Rice Cheerio Club M. T. Hathorne H. E. Weston

Rotary Club Preview of Harold Eide Lecture Tonight

Rotary club luncheon at Hotel Sedgwick previews Harold D. Eide’s lecture at Morse High Auditorium under Parent Teacher Association auspices. The Norwegian explorer, Arctic survivor, Alaska prospector, and Pacific coast traveler shares experiences with polar bears Eskimos and wolves, recounting life without notes in a riveting talk. Walter Barnes of Boston Rotary attended as a guest.

Rotary Club Hotel Sedgwick Harold D. Eide Morse High Auditorium Norway Mr. Eide Arctic Greenland Eide William Munro Bath New England Co New Bedford Alaska Esquimaux Russia Behring Straits Helging Spitzberzen Rotary Chicago Bergen Walter Barnes Boston

Woolwich Group Plans Supper and Meeting on Nov 5

At a Woolwich Union for Christian Service meeting held at the Gilmore home the semi annual supper and gathering were scheduled for November 5 at Sebenon hall. Rev. Arthur Callaghan of Augusta and Rev. Rodney Roundy of Portland will attend with reports from Union organizations and a social evening to follow. The supper committee was named. In Bryant's Pond Shaker DeShaun is again telling tall tales about a high powered shotgun and a deer he supposedly preserved with salt after shooting it miles away.

Carroll T. Berry Pleasant Street Portland Wiscasset Frank H. Gray Kate Perkins Frances Somes Sherrill Angie Rines Harold Perkins Niagara Falls Elden P. Munsey Federal Street Lester Brown Cape Elizabeth Edward Mason Little Daughter Bangor Benjamin Crosman Sewal Strout Malden Mass Strout Lawrence Marston Irma Brewer Ralph Brewer New Bnishind Baptist Hospital Roxbury Kathryn Perkins Rumford Fort Ends Street Carl M. Po Larrabee West Coast Budell Whitten Little Oon David Pda Fairmoungton Richards Mrs. St. Dairds Fehuwas Lowell Blair Renant H W. Bryid Bryant Surie Huteliane Kod Mero Caroll McFadden Kittie Ruth Jones Russ Han Lincoln Street Cambridge Sidney G. Evans Orore Jonnnd Evans Donald Philbrick Harvey R. Pease Woman's Clib All Day Union Baptist Church Damariscotta Ethelyn Whitehouse Gardiner Ralph Purdy L. D. Porter Biddeford Purdy Pearl Whitehouse Waldoboro Wiscasset Academy Charles J. DiPerri B. E. Lamb Mr. Purdy J. G. Purdy Gardiner High School State Bridge Department Winter Street Council of Woolwich Union For Christian Service John C. Gilmore Sebenon Hall Arthur Callaghan Augusta Rodney Roundy Harry E. Pitch Beltran Crocker Charlotte L. Buck Samuel P. Buck Melvin Slowe Wilbur Howe Percy C. Bailey Henry T. Dubar Bryant's Pond Shaker de- Shaun Shaker

Civil Aeronautics Authority Seeks Temporary Maine Overflight License

The Civil Aeronautics Authority asks Secretary Hull to inform Trans-Canadian Airways a temporary overflight license will be used for Maine air routes. Senator White of Maine has been notified of this action.

Civil Aeronautics Authority Secretary of State Hull Trans-Canadian Airways Maine Senator White

Artist Designs Ideal Table For Children's Hallowe'en Party

Virginie Fowler, noted artist, pictures a child friendly Hallowe'en table. Black skulls witches and cats adorn eight inch cutouts while orange candles cast shadows on the wall. A modern toaster and jam set add a simple yet festive touch for kids.

Virginie Fowler Europe

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bathman Frank Winter Auburn Garrison Hill Masonic Hall U. of M Lord Stanley England Dominions King George Queen Elizabeth Canada Central Press West Bath Red Cross OF Bath America Henry W. Owen, Jr the Times Press Bath, Maine Girls Orchestra Winter Street Group Hallowe'en Ralph O. Dale Anna Hill Frederick Cullen Arthur 8. Crockett Olney C. Perry New England Tax Officials’ Association Bangor House Franz A. Burkett Fred L. Horne Skowhegan Organization Woolwich Group
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