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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1936

Page

2

Minstrel Show PackS Sasanoa Tribe in Evening Program

The Sasanoa tribe and Ramon a council presented a two hour minstrel show at Red Men hall Monday evening. With 200 attendees, the troupe showcased end men, soloists, and a hillbilly sketch, closing with a full company finale before dancing and applause for pianist Miss Stover.

Red Men’s Hall Sasanoa Tribe Ramona Council Hubert G. Farnsworth Lillian Lover Charles Dorsey Eddie Arsenault Edmund Ford John Marks Asa Wilson Charles Ansert Cliff Leeman John Marks, Jr Carlton Rideout George Wilson Ralph Boardman Freeman Wilson Mr. Dorsey Alexander Mr. Ford Bath Sunshine Valley Asa Arthur Wilson Freeman Mississippi Miss Stover Hill Billies Mr. Leeman Mr. Boardman The Hillbillies George Mr. Farnsworth Paradise Lane Mr. Wilson Dorsey Audi Leeman Mr. Marks Asa, Freeman Harmony Boys Farnsworth Tribe Eugene Haggett Sachem Sasanoa Warren Richardson Sanap

Bath Gunners Back Move To Form Skeet Club

Bath residents enthusiastic about a Skeet Shooting Club plan to use a field near Emery’s Mountain on the North Bath road. Organizers Bernard McCausland and Ed Sonia aim to build a layout with several donated traps, expecting a 50 member club by June, positioning Bath as a strong skeet competitor in Maine.

Bath Emery Bath Road United States Maine New England Bernard McCausland Ed Sonia

Morse High Chapter Honor Society Meets

Morse high school chapter of the National Honor Society met at Central church parish house Friday evening. Albert L. Ingalls presided as 17 members discussed finances, pins, initiation plans, and a senior award in conjunction with Morse teachers. A new charter and membership cards were ordered with September’s meeting agenda set.

Carrie E. Shaw Priscilla E. Colby Beatrice M. Jenkins Morse Morse High School M. Edna Hallowell Olive M. Rowe Stanley A. Rogers Eugene G. Ingalls

Real estate transfers recorded in Sagadahoc registry

Over the last two weeks the Sagadahoc Registry of Deeds logged numerous transfers including Beatrice C. Crane to Roy Donnell in Bath and Lucy F. Quint to Mary I. Jack in Bowdoin, with multiple deeds in Bowdoinham Richmond Topsham and Woolwich among others and a note of Mrs. Fred D. Hill returning from Boston after attending the Metropolitan Opera.

Sagadahoc Registry of Bath Beatrice C. Crane Roy Donnell Wallace Reed State of Maine United Motor Fuel Corporation, Inc Standard Oil Company of New York, Inc Bowdoin Lucy F. Quint Mary I. Jack Bowdoinham Charles L. Douglass Benjamin B. Douglass Ella Batchelder Richmond Roth

Winnegance Community News Updates and Church Activities

Charles Rogers is shingling the house of Fred Coombs. Sixty-five people attended Sunday preaching as Miss Sims spoke on Names from Acts 4 12. Bible study had 30, an adult class started with five enrolled, and others invited. Thursday meetings include teachers officers planning, choir rehearsal, and girls business meeting. Winneganee Auxiliary meets Thursday 2 p.m. at the club house. Bridge club hosted by Mrs Gus Small and Mrs Walter Rogers. Dromore Farm Bureau met Wednesday with Hortense Welch in charge on fruit and vegetable culture. Frost damaged High street, repairs planned for spring.

Charles Rogers Coombs Miss Sims Church School Thitcher Pinkham Winneganee Gus Small Walter Rogers Bridge Club Small Dromore Farm Bureau

Cosmopolitan Garden Club Plans Exibit and Breakfast Event

Cosmopolitan Garden club committees met at the club house to discuss the Living Room Garden exhibit at the State of Maine Garden Exhibit and Spring Flower Show in Danish Village Scarboro May 30 to June 4. A breakfast fundraiser is set for April 18 from six to ten to cover exhibit costs with a program including Hans Christian Andersen stories and a noon luncheon for children. The event features flower and plant designs across many Maine inspired crafts with music by Maine musicians, a children's parade Flowers Personified and talks on wild flower preservation.

Cosmopolitan Garden Club State of Maine Danish Village Scarboro Club House Maine Central Church Choir Dagmar Potholm Petersen Hans Christian Andersen St. Francis of Assizzi

Sacred Heart Circle Holds April Business Meeting

About 80 members attended Sacred Heart circle No. 551 Daughters of Isabella in Knights of Columbus hall for an April meeting. Mrs. James E. McLaughlin was named April social committee chair with a roster including Miss Catherine E. Conley Mrs. Arthur J. Tracey Mrs. Alexander Burgess Jr Miss Nellie O'Connor Mrs. Albert Dickinson Mrs. Arthur Jenkins Mrs. Daniel J. Perry Mrs. John McDonald and Mrs. John W. Scott. The April social, a card party at Hotel Phoenix on April 20, tickets via committee. committee to meet after Sunday benediction in K of C hall. Four membership applications were read. The standing social committee chair Mrs. Grace Cunningham discussed a May ball. Members planning to attend the Father Remy circle fourth anniversary banquet at Hotel Eagle in Brunswick on April 23 were asked to notify Miss Mary A. Royal, secretary. The Birthday Sewing club celebrated a member Tuesday at Mrs. Stella Wade’s Oak Street home with cake and a gifts shower. Members present included Mrs. Celina Desjardins Mrs. Howard Blake Mrs. Eleanor McDonald Mrs. Lettie Thompson Mrs. Mabel Ansert Miss Minnie Woodman Miss Florence Aderton Miss Amy Wade. The club meets next Tuesday evening with Miss Minnie Woodman, 103 Middle Street.

Sacred Heart Circle Daughters of Isabella Knights of Columbus Hall James E. McLaughlin Catherine E. Conley Arthur J. Tracey Alexander Burgess, Jr Nellie O'Connor Albert Dickinson Arthur Jenkins Daniel J. Perry John McDonald John W. Scott Brunswick Hotel Eagle Mary A. Royal Stella Wade Oak Street Mrs. Wade Celina Desjardins Howard Blake Eleanor McDonald Lettie Thompson

Current Events Club hears talk of customs in China

The Cosmopolitan Current Events class met and planned its next session for April 20 while discussing articles on Mussolini’s large family policy and two castaways. Mrs Donnell described Hong Kong and Tientsin, detailing daily life, temples, the Great Wall, and China’s modern situation, noting economic challenges but a hopeful future.

Cosmopolitan Cosmopolitan Club House Charles J. Donnell William L. Skelton Frostina E. Marston Mussolini Italy Donnell China Japan Hong Kong Tientsin Rio de Janeiro Peking Imperial City of Four Walls Confucius Manchukuo

Research class holds all day meeting at Corliss Street church

Mrs. Abner C. Johnson hosted the Corliss Street church Research class all day meeting at her home on 36 School Street. Seventeen members attended with guests Mrs. Bert Lonn and her son Victor Richard in the afternoon. A noon dinner featured cold ham scalloped potatoes peas pies doughnuts coffee candy and salted nuts. Business led by President St. George F. Allen included several matters, Bible questions, and readings. Plans were made for a May 2 gathering at Mrs. Angus E Burden’s home 20 Highland Street.

Abner C. Johnson Corliss Street School Street Bert Lonn Victor Richard Johnson Alice F. Johnson Angus E. Burden St. George

Phippsburg Farm Bureau meeting and local notes

The Dromore Farm Bureau held a regular meeting at the Community clubhouse on Wednesday with Miss Hortense Welch leading a talk on Raising and Preserving Fruits and Vegetables at Home. Local residents and visitors from Bath and Lisbon Falls are noted for a series of social calls, travel, and road work planning in Augusta.

Dromore Grange Reports Meeting and Electrified Hall Progress

Dromore grange’s Tuesday gathering conferred first and second degrees on Ralph Kenney. Members noted better illumination, heard Evelyn Beals speak, and heard tales of cleaning, sewing, and household tasks. A third and fourth degree session is planned for next Tuesday.

Dromore Grange Ralph Kenney Evelyn Beals

Lewis Swett Returns to Hebron for Studies

Lewis Swett resumed his studies in Hebron on Tuesday after spending ten days at his Linden Street home.

Lewis Swett Hebron Linen Street

V F W Vets Readied for Maine State Encampment in Bath

Members of Dyer Flaherty post V F W prepare for the 14th annual Maine department and auxiliary encampment in Bath on June 8 and 9. The event features a memorial service, monster parade, banquet, and ball with high officials including Governor Brann and Congressman Moran. Naval destroyer arrival is sought.

Dyer-Flaherty Post Maine Department Bath Maine Louis J. Brann E. C. Moran, Jr James E. van Zandt Max Singer Council of Administration Arcade Fred O. Hayward Dyer-Flaherty Vest Harold L. Corliss Donald D. Young Bertram Crocker Kerwin B. Butcher George E. Frost Jesse Sanders Adjt William Mitchell Daytown J. Haining William Williams Harry Crocker V. F. W. Prigade Band Lewisto

Morse Girls Shine at Winslow Play Day and Plans

Morse was well represented at Winslow Play Day with Crystal Shorey Patria Staples Eva Gaudet Beatrice Rideout Esther Parker Muriel Quinn Doris Crocker and Helen Hosmer in mass games team games and human croquet. They plan a swimming meet with Brunswick high at the college natatorium and seek entrants via Miss Deering. Blair Wilson and Miss Deering coach tennis and a later tourney is hoped. A dramatic club meeting Friday featured Girl Shy and plans for a gym demonstration to end May with a large celebration. Morse girls may join track invitations despite Skowhegan’s uncertain track status.

Morse Winslow Crystal Shorey Patria Staples Eva Gaudet Beatrice Rideout Esther Parker Muriel Quinn Doris Crocker Helen Hosmer Brunswick High College Miss Deering Blair Wilson Dramatic Club Skowhegan

Tug Seguin to Have Thorough Repairing

The Seguin of the Kennebec Towage Co will probably leave this week for Portland for a general over hauling that will include a new foundation under the boiler. Launched March 27 1884 the 88 feet long towboat is 50 years old and formerly part of the Morse family fleet.

Seguin Kennebec Towage Co Portland B. W H. T. Morse Hyde Windlass Co Morses Knickerbocker Kennebec Thomas S. Gibbons South Portland Kennete Pywart and Coal Co

Veteran retires from business and plans farm life

Spearin plans to leave the business scene for a farm life with old Dobbin, moving to land next to relatives’ property for grazing. The piece notes a Wise Owl troop meeting at the Legion hall with 40 girl scouts, 18 passing Tenderfoot tests, two new members, led by Mrs. Sumner Sewall, Miss Bertha Lord, and Miss Catherine Shellenbarger.

Spearin Old Dobbin Wise Owl Legion Hall Sumner Sewall Bertha Lord Catherine Shellenbarger

Foundation laid for organization on Water street

The Salvation Army considers exchange offers and a cash difference for a brick Water Street property that could serve as a central fire station. The book value exceeds $7,000, with an expected $6,000 allowance in the deal as city figures are awaited.

Erty Water Street Salvation Army

Bathman Freed After 60 Days For Intoxication

The Bathman was released from Andpos coggin county jail in Auburn Monday after serving 60 days on an intoxication charge. He pled guilty before Owen J. Ledyard, court recorder, in municipal court Wednesday morning. He paid costs of court totaling $5.65 and was placed on six months probation with a 30 day jail sentence if he violates terms.

Andposcoggin County Auburn Langdon Green Owen J. Ledyard

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Gunners Morse High Chapter Honor Fred D. Hill High Street Boston Metropolitan Opera Company Cosmopolitan Club Hotel Phoenix Phippsburg Community Club Hortense Welch James Abel Earline Etta Grogan Kittery Ernest Rogers George C. Pease Selectman Augusta C. M. Tubbs W. S. Voorhees Edward Bridgham F. S. Sawyer Carlson Bros M. E. Wilbur Parker Head Pauline Rogers Alice Coffin Joseph ©. Purdue Winter Street Congregational Ralph Robinson Anne Malcolm Grace Kenney Bessie Dickinson Emma Ingalls Andy Bahr Neboktoolik Kotzebuk Sound Arctic Circle Nome Kitigazuitt Peninsular Makenzee River Reign Wars State Finance Committee Mace Committee Andrews Board of Highways and Sewers State Highway Commission Lincoln Street North Street Center Street Winnegance Rodick McPherson Middle York Streets Alderman Smith Bath Veteran Firemen’s Association Alderman Andrews Crescent Street Court Smith Alderman Emery Carlton W. Rideout Kelley Field CWA Gillies Committee On Police J. Horace McClure Walter L. Whitney William E. McLaughlin Earl P. Cahoon Henry C. Parshley Gillies and Smith Jenney Mfg. Co Vine Street Central Maine Power Co Jenney Co Parks Gilmore
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