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Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1933

Page

7

Phippsburg Residents, Visitors, and Town News

Local notes recount visits by Agnes Cutting to Dromore Bay farm and many names from Foxboro Melrose Danvers and Bath. Details include a 85th birthday surprise for Augusta Campbell with guests, road work improvements near Dromore, and Tim Perry’s long mail run from Parker Head to the Center via the boat landing.

C. V. Minott Roxbury Mass Agnes Cutting Foxboro R. F. Campbell Dromore Bay Farm Edward Breare Doris Edward, Jr Wilbur Revere Harry Gilmore Gertrude Gibby Melrose Sidney Ratkin Danvers Sarah Given Bath Alice Abbie Minott Lucia Ferguson Boston Minott Jane Feere Marblehead Frank Walker W. B. Perry Cora Campbell Lena Oliver Norridgewock Rose Carpenter Winneganee Seymore Hayden Bath City Hospital Brooklyn N. Y Walter J. Pierce Pierce Mattie Cutting Bertha Ernest Rogers J. D. Rogers George Ingalls Omar Perry Gertrude Blaisdell Eugene Perry Jane Fecro William Cummings Joseph Cavanaugh Charles Coombs Charles, Jr Robert

Special Prices on Wool Overcoats and Winter Wear

A local sale advertises hand tailored overcoats in blue brown and gray at 1500 with values cited at 22.50. It lists heavy wool pants, dress pants, work clothing, felt hats, union suits, shirts, flannel shirts, sweaters, breeches, jackets, gloves and pajamas with various price points and a call to visit the store.

Keystone

New England Mountain View Draws Visitors After Rain

The piece praises a mountain overlook made possible by Mr. Rockefeller with pink crushed rock road bed. Bath residents Mr. and Mrs. Leon Pennell visited the site two Sundays to enjoy the rugged coastal lines and pastoral land view. Clouds gather after noon, reducing visibility.

New England Mr. Rockefeller Middle West Leon Pennell Bath

Whitey Lothrop Tops Park Alley League Averages

Whitey Lothrop leads the Park Alley League with an average of 112 per game in the sole match reported. Comeau sits second at 93.3, Farrar at 92.8, and Philbrick at 92.6, with Benny Prates the only other bowler in the 90s. full list shows several players and scores across the standings.

Whitey Lothrop Comeau Farrar Philbrick Benny Prates Ee Sai Ncieclo Dices Hale Comer Mig Eerie FC Buime COMIN Pvibyer Sa Dane Ee

Dromore Grange Supper a Social and Financial Success

The Dromore Grange supper held with the Dromore Parm Bureau fair in Dromore Grange Hall fed 170 people with 48 members soliciting. Committee members included Mrs. Fred Sawyer as chair and Mrs. Charlotte Owen, Annie Malcolm, Raymond Campbell, John Perkins, and Evelyn Beals. waitresses lined up with Pauline Rogers and others. The Kennebec greenhouses supplied flowers as baked beans, cold meat, salad, rolls, doughnuts, and coffee were served.

Dromore Grange Dromore Grange Hall Fred Sawyer Charlotte Owen Annie Malcolm Raymond Campbell John Perkins Evelyn Beals Pauline Rogers Christine and Catherine McCourt Roberta Manson Tibbets Kennebec

Green Pleads Guilty To Larceny Charge In Bath

John E. Green pleaded guilty in Bath municipal court to larceny of a wheel and tire from a Ford truck owned by Standard Furniture Co. He received an indeterminate sentence at the Men's Reformatory, South Windham, after being taken into custody for signing a bill of lading to ship the wheel and tire to Fairfield Me. He pleaded for a chance to stay in town but was denied. The case references prior federal detention on a liquor violation. Also noted is the Bangor Brewer Democratic club and NRA parade activities in Bangor, with a related celebratory banquet for the parade's success.

John E. Green Bath Standard Furniture Co South Windham John J. Keegan Walter L. Whitney Green Maine Central Fairfield Keegan Cei Bangor-Brewer Democratic Club Bangor Haskell Chamber of Commerce Dorothy

Gardiner Branch Planned for Depositor's Trust at Augusta

No opposition emerged at a public hearing before Bank Commissioner Thomas A to establish a Gardiner branch of the Depositor's Trust Company in Augusta. The commissioner promised due consideration of the proposal.

Gardiner Depositor’s Trust Company Augusta Thomas A

Winnegance Squaw Club Hosts and Local Updates

A Thursday Squaw club meeting hosted by Mrs Elmer Coggeshall. Miss Carolyn Oliver, a Webber Hospital nurse student, was home. Mrs Winifred Merry visits Cliftondale Mass. The village school closes for a teachers convention week. Maine Progressive Union of Clubs plans Friday auxiliary meeting at the Winnegance club house. No Squaw club meeting Friday due to the Progressive Union event. Other notes include visits to Capitol Island cottage, Mrs Alfred Oliver returning from Quincy Mass, Mrs Seymour Hayden's Bath hospital stay, and increased lake gun activity with few birds shot.

Squaw Club Elmer Coggeshall Carolyn Oliver Webber Hospital Biddeford Winifred Merry Cliftondale Mass Ralph M. Merry Maine Progressive Union of Clubs Winnegance Community Club Progressive Union Charles E. Hewitt, Jr Charles Capitol Island Alfred Oliver Ray Oliver Quincy Seymour Hayden Bath City Hospital

Eighth Grade Pupils Form Reading Clubs at Central Grammar

Two divisions of Central Grammar eighth grade organize reading clubs under Miss Marion L Jaques with plans for history clubs. The Never Give Up Club in Division I lists Kathleen Lewis as president and Hazel Oliver as vice president. The Listen and Learn Club in Division III names Margaret Brimigion as president and Harold Rowe as vice president.

Central Grammar Marion L. Jaques Kathleen Lewis Hazel Oliver Dorothy Snyder Howard Kirkpatrick Olin Parkhurst Clifford Varney Edward Cohen Margaret Tournlotte Josephine DeRoche Margaret Brimigion Harold Rowe Stephen John Ruth Pratt Patricia Sewall Inez Kennerson William Merry

Colonial Bowlers Revise Their Teams

The Colonial Club bowling league updates lineups for Thursday night action. Teams listed include Camels Merritt Mitchell Arthur B Scott Donald Small Harold Footer Lucky Strikes Dr Paul A Greg ware Francis Parry Eddie Ramsey Milton Trott Fatimas Horace Morse Allan Spear Homer Potter Eugene Desmond Spuds Dr Francis A Winchenbach Errol Baker Harry Hall Daniel Williams Muradi Clinton D Wilson Arthur Pratt Ned Andrews Reddington Reed Bull Durhams Dick Hersom Allie Jewett Herbert Douglas Tukey Wings Elwood Toothaker Blair Wilson John Hayes Joe McLaughlin Chesterfields Marius Page Harry McDonald Freeman Trott David Sprague Old Golds George Hunt Haviland Torrey Frank Turner Jimmy Austin.

Colonial Club Camels Merritt Mitchell Arthur B. Scott Donald Small Harold Footer Paul A. Gregware Francis Parry Eddie Ramsey Milton Trott Horace Morse Allan Spear Homer Potter Eugene Desmond Francis A. Winchenbach Errol Baker Harry Hall Daniel Williams Clinton D. Wilson Arthur Pratt Ned Andrews Reddington Reed Dick Hersom Allie Jewett Herbert Douglas Tukey Elwood Toothaker Blair Wilson John Hayes Joe McLaughlin Marius Page Harry McDonald Freeman Trott David Sprague George Hunt Haviland Torrey Frank Turner Jimmy Austin

Mrs Nellie Edgecomb Rites Held At Funeral Home

The funeral for Nellie M. Edgecomb wife of Elmer L. Edgecomb was held Wednesday at 2 PM at Arthur F Mayo funeral residence 819 High Street. Rev Weston P Holman Beacon Street Methodist church officiated. Bearers were Frank Daley William Mann Edward McLellan and Lorraine Roberts. Burial followed at Oak Grove.

Nellie M. Edgecomb Elmer L. Edgecomb Arthur F. Mayo High Street Weston P. Holman Beacon Street

Maine Apple Cargo Sails From Portland to Argentina

A consignment of 5500 barrels of Ben Davis apples from Maine forms part of a steamer’s cargo leaving Portland on October 27 bound for the Argentine. Most apples come from the Kennebec belt with 1000 more expected soon. Maine’s No 1 crop is estimated around 400000 barrels, gross revenue near 1 million dollars. The domestic Eastern market absorbs much of the harvest this season, with many non No 1 barrels also produced.

Portland Kennebec Maine

Depositors Trust opens Gardiner branch Tuesday morning

William R Pattangall president of the Depositors Trust Company of Augusta announced Friday that a Gardiner branch will open for business Tuesday. The move followed the certificate grant for the branch by State Bank Commissioner Thomas A Cooper.

the Depositors’ Trust Company of Augusta Gardiner William R. Pattangall Thomas A. Cooper State Bank

Maine A A S plan for drivers examination law

The Maine Automobile Association calls for a mandatory drivers examination to improve road safety. Manager Arlyn E. Barnard cites varied state laws and urges a well crafted bill with teeth to weed out unfit drivers while avoiding undue hardship. Public backing is strong and passage is anticipated without major obstacles.

Maine Automobile Association Maine Arlyn E. Barnard Barnard

George A Churchill Re-enters Business at Hatch Shoe Store

George A Churchill purchases Hatch shoe store at 116 Front Street from Joseph Charles Footer & Sons and will continue operating under the Hatch's Shoe Store name. Churchill, Maine shoe trade veteran, aims to keep quality stock at reasonable prices and maintain the established standard. Clerk Mark Hayes will remain with the new ownership.

Hatch Front Street Joseph Charles Footer & Sons George A. Churchill Churchill Maine Mechanic Falls Massachusetts Bert Jack Melcher Front and Broad Streets William A. Pall Mark Hayes Hatch’s Mr. Churchill

Morse High School Grounds Beautified by Class Gift

The class of 1933 donated a hedge of Legh of Armor river-privet across Morse high school front and a hydrangea shrub bed at the south entrance, planted by James P. Sutherland. The effort aims to beautify the grounds and inspire future classes to maintain them. The class thanks Harry Rich and William Dunton for donations.

Morse High School James P. Sutherland Harry Rich William Dunton

Sagadahoc Students Take Leading Parts

National Honor Society met with dean Miss Nellie W. Jordan on October 17. Miss Marjorie Palmer of Bath, Morse High School, is a member. Archery events by the Girls Athletic Association include the Columbia Round and Thirty Yard shoot with L V Leeman of Bath signed for the Columbia Round. Burnette Bailey of Woolwich joined Four Winds Camp Fire on Oct 17. Glee club plans discussed with President Avis Hinds. Rural Sociology trips to Gorham rural schools led by Miss Gertrude Stone. participants include Hilda Scott of Bath and Nellie King. Gorham Normal School teachers attend Maine Teacher’s convention in Lewiston Oct 26–27. Miriam Andrews of Brunswick will attend. Normal school classes to be supervised during faculty absence. Gorham Training School to close Thursday and Friday.

Nellie W. Jordan Marjorie Palmer Bath Morse High School Girls Athletic Association Columbia Nellie V. Leeman Burnette Bailey Woolwich Four Winds Nellie King Nellie A. Leeman Girl's Glee Club Avis Hinds Gertrude Stone West South Gorham Hilda Scott Gorham Normal School Maine Lewiston Miriam Andrews Brunswick Normal School Gorham Training School

Hassett-McLaughlin Wedding in Portland

Elizabeth A. McLaughlin of Portland married John P. Hassett of Barre Vermont at St Dominics Church in Portland. The ceremony followed by a breakfast at the Lafayette Hotel attended by immediate families. The couple will reside in Barre Vermont.

Elizabeth A. McLaughlin Portland John P. Hassett Barre St. Dominics Church Lafayette Hotel Bath Opera House Alice McLaughlin Armand J. Moreau Anna J. O'Brien Patrick Silke Hassett William J. McLaughlin Clark Street Portland High School John A. Hassett Lewiston Lewiston High School Bates College Paramount Publix

Dates For Presenting Outstanding Films At The Opera House

The Opera House announces dates for upcoming season films. October 26 Maurice Chevalier in The Way to Love. October 30 Night Flight with John Barrymore and co stars Clarke Gable Helen Hayes Myrna Loy. November 6 Paddy The Next Best Thing with Janet Gaynor Warner Baxter. November 10 Marlene Dietrich in Song of Songs. November 13 14 15 Footlight Parade with Dick Powell Ruby Keeler James Cagney Joan Blondell. November 20 21 22 Mae West in I'm No Angel. November 23 Katherine Hepburn in Morning Glory. November 27 Will Rogers in Dr Bull. December 1 Lillian Harvey Lew Ayres in My Weakness.

Opera House Maurice Chevalier John Lionel Barrymore Clarke Gable Helen Hayes Robert Montgomery Mae West I'm No Angel Katherine Hepburn Will Rogers Dr. Bull Lillian Harvey Lew Ayres

Four Bath Fighters to Meet Boston Men at Arcade Show

Four Bath fighters will face four Boston opponents in Friday’s Arcade arena event. Promoter Nick Michalos signed Baby Face Gorman of Boston to meet El Kid Barrilito, who stopped Rocky Gravel in one minute last Friday. Cyclone Jimmy Sawyer tackles K O Taylor of Boston in the semi final. Farmer Brown of Bath meets Young Walsh, and Johnny Wilson faces K O Myers to complete the program.

Bath Boston Arcade Arena Nick Michalos Baby Face Gorman Kid" Barrilito Rocky Gravel Jimmy Sawyer K. O. Taylor Farmer Brown Young Walsh Johnny Wilson K. O. Myers

Maine bankers form committee to apply NRA code

At Augusta House meeting of the Maine Bankers Association executive committee a 16 member group was named to direct NRA code application work. E. E. McFarland of Merchants National Bank Bangor was chosen chairman and 15 others were assigned to sections. Instructions from the National Banking Code Committee were not yet received.

Maine NRA Maine Bankes Association Augusta House E. E. McFarland Merchants National Bank Bangor National Banking Code Committee

Colonial Bowling Opens With Close Scores at Park Alleys

The Camels Bull Durhams and Spuds led the Colonial Club Bowling League after Thursday’s opening matches at Park Alleys. The Spuds took first with seven of 12 points and a high total of 1111. Bull Durhams earned six points in their win over Chesterfields and Old Golds. Camels won five points as Lucky Strikes and Fatimas tied for third string. The league is shaping up as closely contested with several teams shown as strong early contenders.

Camels Bull Durhams Spuds Park Alleys Wings Murads Chesterfields Old Golds Lucky Strikes Fatimas

Improvements on the River Road Progress Across Woolwich and Dresden

Woolwich and Dresden plan to rebuild the River road from Woolwich to Gardiner. Work has started on the Allen's Oaks section with Horace Allen donating land for right of way as the state acquires adjacent parcels. This summer the road beyond Thwing's began, with another segment to be completed next year to the Dresden town line.

Woolwich Dresden Gardiner Allen's Oaks Horace Allen Thwing's Hatch's Corner Kennebec Bath Wiscasset

Roland Smith Post A L Plans Annual Officers Install

The Roland Smith post of the American Legion holds its annual meeting at the Legion hall on Tuesday night with supper at 630. State Vice Commander Roscoe E Perkins will install officers including Sumner Sewall as commander Elver Stickney as first vice commander Harry Hall as second vice commander Gardiner Rogers as adjutant Freeman Trott as finance officer Eugene Hart as sergeant at arms and Owen Mc Gurty as chaplain.

Roland Smith A. L Legion Hall Roscoe E. Perkins Sumner Sewall Elver Stickney Harry Hall Gardiner Rogers Freeman Trott Eugene Hart Owen McGurty

Maine Says Education Outlook Improves With Restored Pay

Bertram E. Packard, commissioner of education, told Portland principals that one Maine town has partly restored teacher salaries and the overall outlook for education is most optimistic. He noted a distinct decrease in the tendency of municipalities to cut corners in school budgets and that educational standards have been maintained nationwide and in Maine despite economic stress.

Maine Bertram E. Packard Portland Packard

Caribou Town To Gift Potatoes To President Roosevelt

Harry Trusty plans a Monday or Tuesday trip to Washington carrying four 100 pound sacks of Green Mountain potatoes from Caribou. The produce will be deposited in the White House as a gift from Caribou, noted as the world’s largest potato shipping point.

Harry Trusty Washington Aroostook Green Mountain White House Roosevelt Caribou

Obituary of James Campbell Stewart, 83, Bath resident

James Campbell Stewart 83 died Sunday after long residence in Bath where he worked as a ship carpenter for many years. Born June 3 1850 in Mount Buchanan Prince Edward Island he came to the United States at 16 and later became a Vermont citizen. He married Euphimia Murchison and settled in Bath 44 years ago. He leaves three sons John Bath Shaw Seymour and George H of Quincy Mass a daughter Miss Margaret Stewart of Boston a nurse and several brothers.

James Campbell Stewart Mount Buchanan Prince Edwards Island Alexander Donald Margaret Campbell Stewart Maine Vermont Euphimia Murchison Bath United States John Sigmour George H Quincy Mass Margaret Stewart Boston

Death of Alphonso Mason 76

Salem Willows Mass reports the death of Alphon so Mason aged 76 a Bath native who travelled the world in show buses and was known as a skilled drummer in earlier Bath bands He leaves a son Walter Mason of Brunswick two brothers Fred New York City and Edward Salem Mass and two sisters Nellie Klippell Salem Willows and Mrs John Lemont Bath Burial took place at the Klippell residence in Salem Willows Saturday afternoon.

Salem Willows Mass Alphonso Mason Bath Tia Louisa Mason Upper High Street Mark Klippell Mason Walter Mason Brunswick Fred New York City Edward Salem Nellie Klippell John Lemont Klippell

Eight Year Old Son of Bath Family Dies in Lewiston

Keith Stover eight son of Rexford B Stover of Auburn formerly of Bath died at Central Maine General hospital Lewiston after a Tuesday operation. He leaves his parents a brother Austin and sister Phyllis both in Auburn with funeral set for Saturday at 2 p m in Auburn and burial in Oak Grove Bath.

Bath Keith Stover Rexford B. Stover Auburn Central Maine General Hospital Lewiston Samuel Stover Front Street Austin Phyllis Oak Grove Cemetery

Death of Nellie M. Edgecomb in Bath

Nellie M. Edgecomb, 66, wife of Elmer L. Edgecomb of 1169 Washington Street, died Sunday evening at Bath City Hospital after a long illness. Born in North Bath she lived in Bath most of her life. Survived by her husband and two daughters Mrs. Carrie Adams of Santa Anna California and Mrs. Lena Atwood of Allston Massachusetts, plus one granddaughter and three grandsons.

Nellie M. Edgecomb Elmer L. Edgecomb Washington Street Bath City Hospital North Bath Bath Carrie Adams Santa Anna Cal Lena Atwood Allston Mass

Funeral for Charles W Thing Tree Surgeon

The funeral for Charles W. Thing tree surgeon who died from injuries after a Tuesday fall from a tree was held Friday afternoon at the Arthur F. Mayo funeral residence on High street. Rev. Charles R. Sims officiated. bearers from Bath aerie F O E included George Wilson Charles Quimby Leo Flint and Henry Rogers. Burial followed at Pine Grove Cemetery Kennebunk.

Charles W. Thing Arthur F. Mayo High Street Charles R. Sims First Baptist Church Bath Aerie George Wilson Charles Quimby Leo Flint Henry Rogers Pine Grove Cemetery Kennebunk

James Campbell Stewart Funeral Held at Home

Private services for James Campbell Stewart retired ship carpenter were held Tuesday afternoon at two at his son's home 11 Pearl street Rev Forest L Littlefield of Wesley M E church officiated Bearers included John Stewart Simon M Stewart George H Stewart and Charles A Stewart Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery

James Campbell Stewart John Pearl Street Forest L. Littlefield Wesley M. E. Church John Stewart Simon M. Stewart George H. Stewart Quincy Mass Charles A. Stewart Bloomfield N. J Oak Grove

Death of Walter W. Grover Senior High Student

Walter W. Grover 17, formerly of Bath, died after brief illness in Wiscasset. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Grover. Funeral held in Wiscasset on Friday afternoon.

Walter W. Grover Bath Deering Street Wiscasset Walter Grover

New Bangor Street Signs Improve City Boulevard

Bangor installs new metropolitan signs at Ham mond Franklin and Harlow Franklin corners. The signs on steel poles improve appearance and are visible from all directions. City Manager James G. Wallace says they are an experiment and may lead to more signs on other principal streets if satisfactory.

Hammond Franklin Harlow Bangor Big City James G. Wallace

State advisory committee elects officers in Augusta

William F. Goodwin of Biddeford was chosen secretary and treasurer. Ralph Bonney of Portland was elected chairman and George Davis of Lewiston vice chairman. Myron D. Kidder named state administrator. The motor vehicle retailing code is the first such code signed by President Roosevelt.

William F. Goodwin Biddeford Augusta Ralph Bonney Portland George Davis Lewiston Myron D. Kidder Roosevelt

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