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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1935

Page

8

South End PTA appoints committees at first fall meeting

At a 21 attendee Tuesday session in the former schoolhouse at 488 Washington street, Mrs. Chester A. Roberts was elected president. Committees include Benevolence, School Improvement, Work, Finance, Floral, Publicity, Hospitality, and Membership. Delegates to the Bangor convention were named, and the group voted to donate books to Weeks Street Grammar School. An all day session was scheduled for September 17 with a coordinating team led by Mrs. Hunt and others. The note ends with upcoming events surrounding a Bath ship visit and local entertaining plans.

South End Washington Street Chester A. Roberts J. Albert Redson William H. Small Wellington A. Moore Russell M. Colby Charles E. Hewitt Horace P. Morse Charles Perry Vivian Brown John H. Hunt Frank A. Hodgdon Richard Quick Leland R. Mitchell Edward Brown John Burgon Bangor Roberts Pearl E. Dunbar William Crowley William P. Hatch Weeks Street Grammar School William P. Small

Committee Arranges for Cruisers Visit to Bath

Mayor Sewall and a city committee prepared to entertain the British ship Scarborough during its Seguin call on Thursday morning September 26 at 8 30. Alderman Ralph Bragg Lieut John A Lord U S N and Rev Ernest Heywood head the party that will meet the officers with motor transport to Popham and board the ship.

Coast Guard Scarborough Bath Bath Iron Works Guysbert B. Vroom Phippsburg Country Nick Mihalos Vroom Wiscasset Sewall Citywall Seguin Ralph W. Bragg John A. Lord Ernest Heywood Popham

Footwear sale offers moccasins and shoes for all ages

Women’s smoked elk moccasins and brown suede ties priced at 1.98. Men’s police shoes range from 2.50 to 5.00. Children’s two toned moccasins available at 98 cents.

Attempt to Jimmy Residence Windows in Bath

An overnight break attempt targeted a well known North End residence with windows and doors pried. Bath police logged fingerprints and footprints after the midnight incident as officers investigated a possible theft of a valuable collection. The family reported the break occurred between 12:30 AM and early morning Tuesday.

North End Bath Langdon E. Green

Repairs Begin on A and K Street Bridge Over New Meadows River

Extensive repairs started Monday on the A and K Street bridge over the New Meadows river between West Bath and Brunswick. Work will likely last three weeks with new piling a new top and new rails. Passengers must transfer via the adjacent vehicular bridge. Mrs W Emery Chase Jr and daughter Nancy return home to Cobb road after a summer in Islesboro with Mrs Chase's mother Mrs Inez Pendleton.

K. St. Ry New Meadows West Bath Brunswick A. and E W. Emery Chase, Jr Nancy Cobb Road Islesboro

Five Bath Iron Works men in car crash at Muddy River fill

Two men were hospitalized after a crash on the Muddy River fill when a Ford coupe driven by Edward Peters struck the rear of a Chevrolet coach owned by Cecil L. Fullerton. Borski, a guard from South Portland, was injured. the driver Peters and other occupants escaped serious harm. Fortier leaped to safety, saving himself from the wreck. Fortier, Glidden, Burgess, and Smith were treated for minor injuries. The incident occurred around midnight as the Fullerton car, returning from Mechanic Falls Firemen’s field day, was disabled by a blown fuse. Peters faced potential reckless driving charges. larceny was not pursued. Fortier was uninjured in the dive from the bridge railing. The Doyle coupe was also damaged.

Bath Iron Works Corp New Meadows’ River Fill Edward Peters Western Avenue Cecil L. Fullerton Huse Street Frank Borski South Portland Fortier Fullerton Borski Peters John Doyle Brunswick Road Doyle Bath Cook's Corner Loring Small Abram Oliver Bath Hospital Brunswick Hospital

Sterling Bible Class Resumes Sessions

Sterling Bible class of Corliss Street church held its first Fall business meeting with 27 members and one visitor. Mrs John H Hunt presided. Mrs M Eugene Watson led devotions. Mrs Wilfred W Chaney gave Bible questions and a Bible cake recipe. Calls totaled 129 with 24 by the calling committee. Plans were set for sunshine bags, a roll call supper, and a January program.

Sterling Bible Class Corliss Street Church Deering Room John H. Hunt M. Eugene Watson Wilfred W. Chaney William H. Sheldon Warren McIntire Charles H. Berry Carrie H Trott Lucien R. Ames James W. Gillespie William P. Hatch Sadie Coombs Carroll A. Deering Hylan Jewett Lucian R. Ames Ralph Cornish Flavel Pierce Hatch

Owen to lead $3500 YMCA drive in Portland

Col Henry W Owen will head the YMCA annual financial drive starting September 30 with a target of 3500. He previously led the successful last year’s effort and was chosen by campaign committee Charles C Low Frank B Nichols and Dr Harry F Morin. Also noted is Miss Lottie Wilson of Court Street visiting Portland.

Henry W. Owen Y.M.C.A Owen Charles C. Low Frank B. Nichols Harry F. Morin Lottie Wilson Court Street Maine New York Life Insurance Co Portland

Taber and Clark mark 45th wedding anniversary

Charles M. Taber of Augusta and Alma Clark of Vinalhaven observed their 45th wedding anniversary on Friday September 6 in Augusta. The couple married in Augusta on September 6 a Saturday, with Rev John B Jordan officiating. He has long worked in plumbing and city service while she is active in Rebekah circles and Canton Augusta Auxiliary. They have an adopted daughter Mrs Calvin Bunker and are long time Augusta residents with many local ties.

Charles M. Taber Augusta Woolwich Almeda Clark Vinalhaven John B. Jordan Free Will Baptist Church George E. Barnekov Summer Street Taber Rebekah Canton Augusta Alfred Harrington Methuen Mass Calvin Bunker

Georgie Sawyer to clash with Tardiff in semi at Arcade arena

Sanford’s Georgie Sawyer meets Brunswick’s K O Tardiff in a six round semi final for the Castillo Dolanso clash at Arcade arena this Friday. Promoter Mihalos signs K O White and Dal Lewis for top prelims as two more bouts are eyed. Sawyer aims to dodge Tardiff left, seek a points win, while White-Lewis promises solid action.

Arcade Arena K. O Tardiff Lewis Taraiff

Constable Claims Car Did Not Stop on Night Duty

Constable Chester A. Lewis, night traffic officer on High street near Lemont, says a Maine car failed to slow at his red signal and nearly struck him. He leaped into bushes to avoid danger. the operator refused to identify themselves. Lewis secured the license number for state motor vehicle records to pursue possible charges.

Chester A. Lewis High Street Lemont Maine Lewis State Motor Vehicle Department

Grindell Opens Fall Music Classes in City Schools

Jonn H Grindell, supervisor of instrumental music, will start Fall classes on Saturday September 21 at Center street schoolhouse and will meet parents and prospective pupils next Saturday. He aims to enroll many grade pupils and form a junior orchestra to provide a foundation for Morse High school band or orchestra. The high school orchestra begins rehearsals this week and inquiries are urged at Center street schoolhouse. Mrs Edwin H Given and Gretchen of High street visit Mrs Given's parents in Medford Massachusetts.

Jonn H. Grindell Center Street Grindell Morse High School

Augusta Branch Pen Women meet in Bowdoinham Sep 4

The National League of American Pen Women Augusta Branch met September 4 at Miss Clara N. Fogg's Bowdoinham home. Luncheon followed a floral decor of white and purple. Members and guests, including Miss Alice Maxwell and Janet Laura Scott, presented sketches, poems, and water colors. A light comedy, Trial By Jury, was staged by the hostess and featured Judge Sewall as defendant. Several attendees traveled from nearby towns. many read poems and exhibited artwork. prizes and books were awarded for artistic work and poetry. Others returned home or prepared for travel as autumn sessions opened.

Augusta National League of American Pen Women Clara N. Fogg Bowdoinham Louise Greene Greene Trees Kennebunk Maude Clark Gay Waldoboro Alice Maxwell Larchmont New York Lawrence Averill Worcester Mass Janet Laura Scott Maine Samuel Sewall Elizabeth Coatsworth Beston Damariscotta Hingham Sarah Binford Roxbury Myrlene Lowell Brunswick Cohos Trail Victor Binford Miss Binford Miss Lowel Maude Clark Gay Priscilla Berry Russia Ludley Berry William King Maines George Bernard Shaw Carroll Berry Wiscasset Joseph Hershimer Bernardston Addie Fowle Charles Hatch Paul Hatch Portland Harold Cheney James Brown Martha Richardson Charles Fogg Sagadahoc Inez Gowell Boston Linda Gowell J. Hall Denham Sangerville Clara Fogg Miriam Brown Lewiston Bliss Business College Kenneth MacDougal Waterville Helen Winters Gladys Huntoon Woodfords George Hamilton W. B. Kendall Robert Bacon John Rogers E. A. Rogers E. B. Parris Lord Kendall Bath Frank Leonhardt Ida Puringteon Farmington Dexter Stevens Rhode Island Ella Temple Woolwich Bert Temple Melissa Given Varina Denham Linwood Rideout University

Bath Visitor Clifford Gray and Guests Departing

Clifford Gray was a business visitor in Bath on Saturday. Mr and Mrs Paul Hatch and their son Millard, vacationing here, left Friday for Ypsilanti Michigan. Mrs Frances Cook and Joseph Lynch and daughter Geraldine were Sunday.

Clifford Gray Bath Paul Hatch Millard Ypsilanti Michigan Frances Cook Joseph Lynch Geraldine

Camden and Bowdoinham residents gather for visits and events

Nellie Rideout of Camden stayed with Annie Cobb in Bowdoinham. Frank Heath family and others visited Upton, and Bickford couple welcomed a baby. Fred Heath’s family hosted guests from Richmond and relatives attended the Simpson reunion in Topsham. A potato truck ran off near Douglass Burns farm but no injuries. Glads bloom on several farms. Pauline Jenkins visits Portland. Clayton Mitchell visits grandparents in Freeport.

Nellie Rideout Camden Annie Cobb Frank Heath Herbert Heath Mary Heath Evelyn Upton Ernest Bickford Douglass and Tina Jack Merton Umberhind Augusta Curtis Farm Pauline Jenkins Portland Clayton Mitchell W. G. Mitchell Freeport

Dromore Grangers Hold a Lively Meeting

Dromore Grange met in its hall Tuesday with Ralph Kenney providing bus transport for members. Mrs. Elfreda Perkins led a varied program including piano, readings, and a display by Hubert McCarty on toad flax. Discussions touched on installment buying and women jurors.

Dromore Grange Ralph Kenney Elfreda Perkins Hubert McCarty Marion Rafael Demeter

Personal notes on Bath Savings treasurer and Bliss College student

Charles C. Low a t reasurer of Bath Savings Institution begins his annual vacation. Philip H. Oliver of 112 Bedford street leaves Sunday for Lewiston to attend Bliss College after graduating Morse high in 1934. he stays at the Y M C A while at Bliss and is Mrs. Jennie G. Oliver's son. The Summer at Mooselockmegantic House Haine's Landing has returned to 937 Middle street with sister Miss Mary B. Hodgkins. they visited Everett Mass guest of Mrs. Edward B. Noyes and will return Monday to University of Maine.

Miss Cook Frank Siegars Arthur Curtis Avery Fides Brunswick Ph Denham South Portland Varina Denham Mary Duran Portland John Coney Topsham Ivan Lang Jean Joyce Kelley Presque Isle A. B. Kelley Frank Woodrow Robert Higgins Greenfield Mass Dunfield Quint Sanford Charles C. Low Bath Savings Institution Philip H. Oliver Bedford Street Lewiston Bliss College Oliver Morse High Jennie G. Oliver Bliss Mooselockmegantic House Haine’s Landing Middle Street Mary B. Hodgkins Everett Edward B. Noyes University of Maine

Morse High Grid Squad Looks Ready for Fall

Morse High enters practice with 19 returning players including seven lettermen and seven others from prior seasons. Coach Aldie Smith expresses strong confidence as the team gears up for a September 21 opener at Cheverus and showcases a deep, veteran line led by Red Eaton Iscar Greenblatt and Warren Hawley with Gaudet at the helm and Chaney Thayer and Bach among the backfield prospects.

Morse High Grid Aldie Smith Pigskin Warriors Cheverus High Trish Portland Larry Gates Westbrook Smith Wilfred Gaudet Harry Thayer Gaudet Chaney Morse Karlbach Red” Eaton Iscar Greenblatt Warren Hawley Belanger Sarkis Greenblatt Eaton McFadden Jacquith Babine Durgin Ellis Farrar Kerwin Nickerson Curran Sutherland Peasley Dunton Earlbach Norton Gallant Thayer Hawley Pushard Melville Robbins Lemoine Frank Lemont Wakefield Owen

Cosmopolitan Garden Club Sets Monthly Meetings

At a Monday clubhouse session the Cosmopolitan Garden club voted to meet monthly from October through March, on the second Monday. Miss Alice F. Johnson led in the president’s absence, and the group moved the annual meeting to June to align with the Maine Federation. The treasurer reported a solid balance after recent show expenses and a next show planned for mid August.

Cosmopolitan Garden Club Alice F. Johnson Roscoe P. McFadden Maine Federation of Garden Clubs

Epworth League Elects Officers At Annual Meeting

Beacon Street Epworth League held its annual vestry meeting with President Charles Plummer presiding. Officers elected include Hiram Staples as president Laura Craft and Rebekah Miller as vice presidents Patria Staples as third vice president Doris Crocker as secretary Gertrude Wallace as treasurer. A new cabinet will meet Friday at Miss Laura Craft's home. Alfred H. Bunker and wife plan a Boston trip Thursday with Mr Bunker to seek hospital observation during the visit.

Beacon Street Epworth League Charles Plummer Laura Craft Washington Street Hiram Staples Rebekah Miller Patria Staples Doris Crocker Gertrude Wallace Alfred H. Bunker 152 North Street Boston Mr. Bunker

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Senter’s, Inc Mountain Maid Candlewick Blair New Deal Repos Gray South End P.T.A Bill Hatch Arthur Allen Optometrist Bath Trust Bldg Center St Muddy River Sterling Bible Georgie Sawyer Sawyer Friay Evening Constable Claims Edwin H. Given Gretchen Mrs. Given Mrs J. Wallace Buchanan Medford, Mass Portland Radio Institute Portland, Maine Congress St Dial Bowdoinham Post Road Dromore Garden Club Epworth League Chester Morris Jean Arthur Paul Lukas Madge Evans W. C. Fields the Man On the Clark Gable Jean Harlow Wallace Beery China
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