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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1935

Page

5

Richmond News and Community Notices Highlight Local Events

Local high school officers listed for a yearbook paper and staff changes. Mrs. Provost, visiting in Exeter, ill in Auburn, while Nellie Cobb visits Bowdoinham friends. Fire at Maynard Brown’s chimney on Brunswick Road. many community activities including Lions Club, Washington supper, and Mt. Carmel programs. Town candidates announced for March 5 election. Fire damage to Richard Cole home led to near loss. residents displaced. Various social events, birthdays, and church activities noted with multiple local residents named.

Oscar Sie On Naylor Farley Harry Curran Myrna Curtis Emily Wallace Raymond ‘Call Audrey Holman Chester Bennett Ruth Rogerson Lillian Provost Exeter N. H Maurice H. Cray Auburn Nellie Cobb John Parker Maynard Brown Brunswick Road Ideal Sutzme Arcola William Thurlow Gardiner General Hospital Victor R. E. Carey Melvin Hutchinson Portland Harold Turner Marblehead Mass Washington Lions Club John McKinnon Shirley Ann McKinnon Wrenn Nursing Home Swan Island Richard Cole Horace Purington Mr. Cole Myra Downs Greenland Richmond Bowdoinham Hazel Gardner Hazel Mealey Shorty Parks Miss Hazel Marion Mealey Bertha Sencabaugh Florence Weeks Freda Marriner Ernest Kingsbury Arletta Tarbox George Lloyd Paul Batchelder Nataleen Passmore Billy McKenney Don Cate Robert Byron L. Ludwig Lester Umberhind Wallace W. Gardner Harry Douglass Charles W. Messenger Henry E. Houdlette Margaret Peabody Clifford Seekins J. A. Hinkley Charles Whitney J. W. Randlette Homer Alexander Progressive Grange Lincoln America God Save Liberty Abraham Lincoln Richard Enman Thompson, Jr Richard Thompson Bunker Hill Springfield Lindbergh Charles Thompson Patrick Dillon St. Ambrose Church Charles Biglin Evergreen Cemetery Almon Farley George Yeaton Charles Fairbrother Ernest Brown Charles B. Day New York Boston John Clark William Dingley J. T. Witham Ridge Road Alexander Road Cole

Soutar Leaves Auburn for Manchester Radio Post

Winston A. Soutar 87, formerly with Lewiston Evening Journal, departs Auburn for Manchester New Hampshire to head continuity for the local broadcasting station. He previously served with the journal staff, joined the T A P flying service, then returned to Auburn to handle publicity for the Community Chest and Red Cross and write magazine articles.

Winston A. Soutar Western Promenade Auburn Lewiston Evening Journal News Manchester N. H Soutar Journal T. A. P. Flying Service Community Chest Red Cross

In Vita Herb Iron Tonic advertised by Freedman Medicine Co

An advertisement promotes IN-VITA HERB IRON TONIC a system cleanser purifier and tonic that improves appetite aids digestion and helps to create energy. Price 1.25. It invites readers to request a descriptive circular by writing Freedman Medicine Co Stonington Maine member NRB A.

Freedman Medicine Co Stonington N. RB. A

Three One Act Plays at Morse Auditorium

Morse high school presents three one act plays in the auditorium Friday at eight with all school casts. One will advance to the district tournament at Rockland high on March 24. The bill includes The Florist Shop a comedy The Other Side a drama and The Tangled Web a comedy from Longmans Green and Co.

Morse High School Morse Sheld Rockland High School Winifred Hawkridge Walter H. Baker Co Jack Stuart Knapp Longmans, Green and Co Charles G. Stevens Florist

First Baptist Ladies Stage Evening of Entertainment

The Ladies' Aid of First Baptist Church hosted an vestry entertainment on Tuesday featuring opera selections by an orchestra led by Mrs. Jessie Spaulding, vocal solos by Mrs. Gladys Legard and Mrs. William Wakefield, piano pieces by Pauline Berry, readings by Miss M Helen Sims, and a staged play How the Story Grew coached by Mrs. Charles R. Sims. Home made candy was sold with Mrs J Edward Burnham in charge of the candy table.

Geraldine Cleveland Effie White Gladys Purington Elva Purington Carroll Greenleaf Kermit Darrah Italy Hatch Evelyn Cromwell Edna Burnell Helena Naylor Cleveland Baptist North Front Street A. D. Chase F. S. Meacham Connecticut Methodist Ladies Aid Lillian Haynes Ladies' Aid of First Baptist Church Jessie Spaulding Gardner E. Roberts John Wakefield Eleanor Wright Mary Child Frank Martin Earl Legard Gladys Legard Pauline Berry M. Helen Sims William W. Wakefield Sims Clifford F. Harrington Wakefield

Maine PTA calls statewide action to defend schools

At a Feb 17 Augusta meeting the Maine Teachers Association and Maine Parents and Teachers urged mass meetings statewide. Superintendents and local boards would present budgets and recovery plans for next year, aiming to inform parents and rally civic action before town meetings. The note warns of steep cuts harming salaries, programs, and supplies and urges action, trust in education, and consideration of federal aid.

Maine Teachers’ Association Maines. of Augusta Maine America

Captain Oliver Predicts Ice Jam on Kennebec River

Capt. Llewellyn J. Oliver of the George Popham says the Kennebec opposite Bath may close to traffic one or two days this spring as the river freezes solid and then breaks up. Ice conditions depend on rainfall. warm weather and heavy rains could hasten the river’s departure and disrupt river traffic from the mouth upstream.

Kennebec Bath Llewellyn J. Oliver George Popham Popham Beach Texas Steamship Co Oliver Capt Mle Thorne’s Head

Injury to City Hall carpenter from door-stop accident

Roland Aecom of 69 Middle Street was injured when an automatic door-stop arm struck his mouth at City Hall. The cut required five stitches after Hanscom loosened a screw and the arm swung back. He bled heavily and was taken home after Dr. Francis A. Winchenbach treated the wound. Arthur Sewall and Sumner Sewall planned a brief visit to Boston.

Oland Roland Aecom 69 Middle Street CWA City Hall Hanscom Francis A. Winchenbach

Five Islands News Roundup of Weather and Social Notes

Five Islands residents report storm disruptions with no mail on Wednesday and drifted roads hindering travel toward Georgetown and Ruth. Local social life continues with visitors, school closures, prayers, and a thriving skiing scene as residents cope with continued cold.

Republican Leaders Plan for Election

Republican city committee members met in the City building to organize turnout for Monday's election. Chairman Fred W. Quimby presided as Harold P. Small dropped in to pledge support. They set a caucus for March 12 at 7:30 to elect delegates for the Portland conventions, with Bath allotted 15 delegates and 15 alternates. The final pre election meeting is scheduled Friday at 7:30.

Republican City Committee Common Council Fred W. Quimby Harold P. Small Portland Bath

Mrs Ida L Scates 75 Dies At Westbrook Home

Mrs Ida L Scates wife of Rep John C Scates died Thursday morning at 78 Brackett Street Westbrook She was born in Bowdoin and lived in Lisbon Falls before moving to Westbrook over 50 years ago Active in social groups including Ammnioncongin Literary club and Eastern Star She attended Westbrook Congregational Church Survived by her husband a brother Thomas M Lewis of Prout's Neck a son Karl D Scates of West Medford Massachusetts and a daughter Mrs Ruth Clarke of Louisville Kentucky.

Thomas M. Hagan Robinson's Pond Doris McKay Bath Percy Savage William Belanger Georgetown Church Georgetown Ruth Percy McGillivary Portland Ada MacGillivary Rutledge G. Frost Fremont N. H Joseph G. Stevens Everett Stevens Robinhood Drummond Stevens Gilbert Lewis B. F. Perry Georgetown Center Helen Rowe Yarmouth Academy Lermond H. Rowe Kiewe Chester MacMahan Beth Byron Campbell Seguinland Five Islands Southport Grange Circle Mee Nocton Barbera Gray Himan Barter George Gray Lawrence Bailey Manchester Fred Carr Bailey Vernon E. Gray Lilla Margaret Gray Herman Barter Nat Howe Walter Moore Hallowell Sedgemere Ro‘d Roy Clark Princeton N. J R. D. Stevens Alonzo Thibodeau Ida L. Scates John Clark Scates Brackett Street Westbrook Bowdoin Lisbon Falls Paper City Ammnioncongin Order of the Eastern Star Thomas M. Lewis Prout’s Neck Karl D. Scates West Medford Mass Ruth Clarke Louisville, Ky

Wagers Good Conduct Against Jail Term

In municipal court four respondents faced disturbing the peace charges and one faced intoxication. Fred Brown received 30 days in Augusta jail plus costs and six months probation. Betts was discharged. Edward and Mrs Pinkham were reprimanded with costs. Lawrence Kingsbury faced intoxication with a wager on future conduct. judge and Kingsbury staked six months probation versus 90 days in jail with costs. If Kingsbury remains law abiding through August 26, six months probation. otherwise three months in jail.

Edward Pinkham Waterstreet Fred Brown Albert Betts John MacDonald Pinkham Brown Augusta Keegan Betts Kingsbury

Patriotic program by Division 4 History Club

A Patriotism themed program at Central Grammar School featured readings on Washington and Lincoln, Betsy Ross, and the making of the Flag from Popular Science and Life of Betsy Ross. Poetry honored Washington at Valley Forge. Committee members and next program coordinators are named.

Twentieth Century History Club Central Grammar School Washington and Lincoln Roger Oliver Herbert Closson Mary Robinson Katherine Milliken Betsy Ross George Washington Washington

Rotary Club Speaker Delayed By Train Arrival

The Rotary club missed its scheduled speaker Donald A. Adams of New Haven due to a late Westbound train at Hotel Phoenix. Hon. N Gratz Jackson spoke briefly about the Inter-city meeting in Portland Friday evening. Francis Deehan of Brunswick Rotary and former Bath boy attended as a visitor.

Rotary Club Hotel Phoenix Donald A. Adams New Haven

Ice Harvesting Described Before Grace Church Club

Edward Sewall of Mill Pond Ice Co spoke to Grace Church Men's club about winter harvesting including scraping planing and the new hours and wages. He described ice growth from 11 to 16 inches and the hoist and storage methods noting ice coating and gear issues and safety steps. The talk covered old methods gas saws diver alternatives and prompted questions. refreshments followed. President Briggs led a brief meeting as the committee of Sewall Beal and Fullerton organized the event.

Edward Sewall Mill Pond Ice Co Grace Church Men's Club Mill Pond Company Sewall Harry B. Briggs, Jr Frank Beal Cecil L. Fullerton

Changes in Music at Winter Street Church

Two changes update the Winter Street church program. New hymn books improve congregational singing and Miss Carrie E. Shaw trains the Children’s Singing Guild, aiding education. Guild meets Sundays at 4 30 PM. parents of grades two to eight are urged to participate. A Farmington earmuff plant began colored earmuffs after a Wellesley student suggested matching school wear, leading to broader sale.

Winter Street Carrie E. Shaw Beth Farmington Wellesley Richard Mallett Mallett Farmington Normal School

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Harry Manser Superior Court Curtis Thomas R. Huston Charles Williams Beckett, Mass Walter Taylor Alex Cunningham Harold J. Brown Harold, Jr Kennebec Point Burton Radley Edgar Warren B. H. Woodside Ruth Hinckley Sagadahoc Bay Edward Cummings Howard M. Trafton Rudolph Medford Marjorie Hinckley R. N Wiscasset Town Hall Elizabeth Hunt Harold I. Hunt Bath City Hospital Hunt Harry H. Heald Christian Endeavor Dorothy Hagan Grace Hovey John R. Blackie West Edward Wren Cunningham Frank W. Hovey Belle M. Heald Fred Files Brookline Clifton Cunningham Boothbay Mina Hinckley Sumner Mains West Georgetown Amy Hovey Friends Center School Ruth Powers T. M. Hagan Charles Stevens Walter, Jr Walter Cunningham Morse Auditorium First Baptist P.T.A Captain Oliver Arthur Sewall Sumner Sewall Oamocney Bos Beacon Hil State House Beacon Street Dath Savings Institution Grace Church Club
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