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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1935

Page

8

Soccer Sunday at Kelley Field headline clash in Bath

The Lewiston eleven of the Maine State league faces the HMS Scarborough team in Bath this Sunday. Final arrangements will be made on arrival and ship officials work with John Ramsay to set the match under Bath committee sponsorship for shore leave and public attendance.

Kelley Field H. M.S. Scarborough Bath Lewiston Scarborough John Ramsay Spindle City Bath Committee

Welcome Plans for British Ship in Bath and Vicinity

Visian reception committee led by President Ralph W. Bragg of the Board of Aldermen will greet the visiting Scarborough at City Hall after a courtesy call on the Mayor. Commander Vroom will host officers at his Phippsburg home Thursday for dinner. The visit includes teas, a clam bake at Small Point, and Bath hosts hope for a day of entertainment for the officers.

Ralph W. Bragg Board of Aldermen City Hall Vroom Scarborough Phippsburg Wiscasset Bath

End of contest comes Friday draws near

Merchants are urged to stop selling or accepting tickets after six p m Friday and to send sold and deposited tickets to the committee once polls close. Representatives will collect them and no tickets will be accepted after seven p m. Tickets remaining will be safeguarded until the drawing hour.

Legion to Continue School Boy Patrol

The Roland Smith post American Legion held a semi monthly meeting at the post hall Tuesday evening with Col. Henry W. Owen Jr. presiding. The post voted to continue sponsorship of the Schoolboy Patrol and re elected Donald G. Sterling to supervise it. Sterling will activate the patrol. Rev Ernest Heywood offered an illustrated lecture for the post, to be decided at the next meeting.

Roland Smith American Legion Post Hall Henry W. Owen, Jr Thomas R. Huston Eugene M. Desmond Everal Donald G. Sterling

Opening College Football Games for Maine Teams

Three of four Maine colleges begin 1935 grid schedules this weekend. Maine and Bates host Rhode Island State, Colby heads to Amherst, and Bowdoin rests with first game Oct 5 vs Massachusetts State at Amherst. Orono seeks revenge on R I State after last year’s 6 0 defeat.

Maine Bowdoin Bates Orono Rhode Island State R. I. State Holy Cross Maine College Arnold Lewiston Colby Amherst Mass Lord Jeffs Mass. State

Morse High Names Commercial Club Officers

Morse High announces Commercial club officers elected Tuesday: Barbara Nickerson president Muriel Quinn vice president Aret Kasos secretary Edna Durant treasurer with M Agnes Fahey as faculty adviser The Dramatic club holds its first meeting Wednesday and Marion Genthner engagement to Louis Allain is announced with marriage planned for October.

Commercial Club Barbara Nickerson Muriel Quinn Aret Kakos Edna Durant M. Agnes Fahey Morse Dramatic Club

Resignation of Cosmopolitan Garden Club President

Mrs Roscoe P McFadden resigns as president of the Cosmopolitan Garden Club Bath Maine after organizing the group in 1934. Miss Louise Bucknam named roadside improvement chair. 38 clubs in state federation noted by Miss Margaret Foote. Mrs Edward Barnes spoke on Japan gardens and culture at the meeting.

Roscoe P. M.fadden Cosmopolitan Garden Club Cosmopolitan Club Division of Department of Education Maine Federation of Women's Clubs Maine Federation of Garden Clubs Fred Wood Portland M. F G. C National Council of State Garden Clubs McFadden Louise Bucknam Louis M. Silverman Cosmopolitan Garden Club of Bath State Highway Commission State Highway Police Edward C. Barnes Damariscotta Old Bristol Garden Club Japan Barnes Kioto

Times Force Enjoy Pleasant Outing At Riverview and Lakeview

Times Co employes enjoyed a Monday night outing starting with supper at Riverview restaurant Damariscotta at 6 30 then to Nobleboro for an evening at Lakeview cottage Guests included Mrs F B Nichols Mr Nichols Mrs Edney Mr and Mrs Trueworthy Ruth Clark Frank Harvie Percy Johnson Silas Plant Arthur K Purington Ralph Pratt George Sonia and Elford A Stover First prize in beano went to Mrs F B Nichols with Frederick Edney taking the consolation Return trip after midnight was described as crisp autumn air under starry skies with northern lights blazing in the strong lights display.

Central Maine ready to install new electric meters

Central Maine Power Co begins first electric installations as gas service is phased out. Crews split the city into seven districts and aim to complete 15 to 20 installations daily on streets including Batley Tallman Dike Bedford and North Street. Changeover expected ahead of schedule for both residential and commercial customers.

Central Maine Power Co Batley Tallman Dike Bedford North Street Broad Street

Discrepancies Seen In 1440 Gallons Seizure Case

A county libel review of the February 8 and 9 alcohol seizures linked to Sheriff Albert Henderson shows conflicts between libel figures and federal accounts. Claims cite 1440 gallons seized, while indictments reference 1800 gallons, with tests of court-house records and statements by authorities suggesting inconsistent tallies and dates. The dispute centers on the volume seized and the timeline of meetings between Henderson, Clark, and O’Hara.

Albert Henderson Henderson Clark O’hara Brunswick Abram C. Oliver Huff Barn Sebasco Loring D. Small Henry P. Weaver Alccohol Tax Unit Court House Weaver

End of Daylight Saving Saturday Tips and Travel News

Daylight saving ends Sunday at two AM. Advice suggests setting clocks back one hour Saturday night or stopping time for one hour though clockmakers advise against moving hands back on striking timepieces. Residents Higgins and Munsey return from Port Clyde and Monhegan Island visiting Mrs Allai Davis and Mor Higgins.

Add's Higgins Harvard Street Lydia Munsey Union Court Port Clyde Monhegan Island Higgins Allai Davis Mor. Higgins Monheran

Bowdoinham Social Roundup and Local Events

Bowdoinham notes weekend visitors from Read ing Mass and Andover and Gardiner, a hare and hound chase, and high school plans to visit Sewall's camp on the Kennebec. Miss Lorraine Temple of East Orange wed Edwin Nolte in Bloomfield. Rev Cairns officiated with music by Mrs. Several local families hosted guests and attended games and church events.

John Goddard Georgetown Walter Reed Camden Ruel Rideout South Berwick Randall Andros William W.S. Siegars Reading Mass Robert Ingraham Andover Earle Brown Sewall Kennebec Marie Jack Fred Bath Alice Cook Frank Siegars Ellen Sparks Phillip Rideout Rumford Elise Brown Lucille Jackson Brunswick Portland Frances Hatch Lavina Brown Litchfield Merrymeeting Grange Harry Purington Prudence Lucy New York Carl Brown Cora Wilkinson Clara Fogg R. D. Purington Pauline Jenkins Louie Sparks Philadelphia William Sparks William Stegars Ivan Lang J. Bowdoin Lilly Richard Malden Mary Lilly Bay Road Roger Robinson Roland Hampton N. H Ernest Henry South Portland Wiliam Hamilton Margaret Hamilton fTorchester Pearl Cannon Nettie Brown Gardiner Pavip Rideout Lurywood Frederick Brown Dow Neil Bishop Clifford Starbird State Road George Cutler Earl Hatch Charles Hackett Lorraine Frances Temple East Orange N. J Marshall Small Edwin P. Nolte E. L. Nolte William Prick Bloomfield Alexander Cairns

Local Social Notes From Maplewood and Nearby Towns

Edith Barba of Maplewood accompanied the couple on a two week honeymoon from Canada and New England. Mrs. Nolte, daughter of Mrs. Sara Small, is a former Bowdoinham resident. Kenneth Webber, summering at Old Orchard Beach, visits his parents the Webbers. Mildred Smith of Weymouth Mass visits aunt Mrs. Maria Gray. Neil Roberts and Edward Bragdon head to Aroostook County for work. George Curtis visits Brunswick Tuesday. Mrs. Ella Temple hosts Mrs. Florence Temple in Woolwich. Mrs. Harold Hackett with son returns from two weeks with her parents in Minot.

Canada New England Nolte Sara Small Bowdoinham Resit Kenneth Webber Old Orchard Beach Frank Webber Mildred Smith Weymouth Mass Maria Gray Neil Roberts Edward Bragdon Aroostook County George Curtis Brunswick Ella Temple Florence Temple Woolwic Harold Hackett Daniels Minot

Wood to Lead Bowdoin Chapel Service Sunday Afternoon

Dr William R Wood of Penny Memorial Church Augusta will conduct services at East Bowdoin Chapel Sunday at 3 PM. This will be the last meeting of the season. Ladies aid meets Oct 3 with Mrs Erland Rogers for the annual officers election and full attendance is desired. Also notes of local visits and road work progress in Bowdoin.

William R. Wood Penny Memorial Church Augusta East Bowdoin Chapel Erland Rogers L. C. Starbird

Bath Aerie Reports Prosperous September Meeting

Bath Aerie of Eagles No. 875 shows 239 active members and cash assets over $5,000 as it plans a busy fall and winter season. The group approved one active and two social memberships, held a profitable indoor clambake, and announced upcoming card leagues bowling and pool tournaments with other city orders.

Bath Aerie of Eagles Henry 8. Parrell The Aerie Roy A. Donnell Walter S. Norton Eagles Knights of Columbus Knights of Pythias Modern Woodmen of America the Aerie

Directors in monthly Y M C A meeting

The Y M C A directors held a bi monthly meeting with Pres Charles C Low presiding. They announced the annual financial drive beginning Oct 7 led by Col Henry W Owen Jr and Sylvester H Rowland. Seventy five underprivileged boys attended outings at Lake Cobbesseecontee and were transported at no cost. A Leadership conference report and summer building repairs were noted. Visitors including Mrs Patrick Flaherty and family returned from Charlestown Mass and Miss Esther Faley and Mrs Wallace Pisher of Woburn Mass visited 344 Front Street.

Charles C. Low Henry W. Owen, Jr Sylvester H. Rowland Lake Cobbesseecontee William C. Perkins Winthrop Patrick Flaherty Michael Flaherty Eileen Charlestown Mass Esther Faley Wallace Pisher Woburn Andrew Plaherty Margaret Plaherty Pront Street

Miss Shirley Moore Leaves for Boston with Honors

Miss Shirley L. Moore daughter of Mrs. Wellington A. Moore of Weeks street departed for Boston on Tuesday. She graduates with honors from Morse High in June.

Shirley L. Moore Wellington A. Moore Weeks Street Boston Morse High

Food prices under the New Deal forecast impact on farmers

A 1935 U S Bureau of Labor Statistics report shows all foods up 14.9 percent since August 1933 with cereals and meats rising sharply. Pork products leap, while fruits and vegetables drop, and regional gains vary with Central states posting higher increases than New England. The piece notes the concern over consumer buying power alongside farmer anxieties.

Washington Oskaloosa Iowa Iowa State College United States Bureau of Labor Statistics AAA New England Middle Atlantic United States Alleghany Mountains Central States Missouri Minnesota Nebraska Dakotas Kansas

Cosmpolitan Lawn Party Plans Two Evenings Of Fun

The Cosmopolitan club hosts a two night lawn party with booths offering cherries Beano and a card party at 7 30 on Friday in the clubhouse assembly room Sugar groceries candy coffee ice cream hot dogs and more A Cherry Tree prize looms for a lucky attendee Children can join Friday afternoon activities from 3 to 5 Schools close for the Lincoln Sagadahoc County Teachers convention in Boothbay Harbor The Scarborough crew is expected to attend

Cosmopolitan Club Lincoln-Sagadahoc County Teachers’ Association Boothbay Harbor Scarborough

Knick Knack Klub Meets At Harford Home

The Knick Knack Klub gathered Tuesday evening at 32 Corliss Street with all members present. Prizes donated by three members went to Helen Harford Beatrice Thebeau and Hannah Miller. Refreshments included sandwiches pickles coffee chocolate pudding and crackers. The group will meet next Tuesday with Mrs. Edmund Lozier at 963 Washington Street.

Knick-Knack Klub Helen Harford Corliss Street Marion Safford Evelyn MacDougall Edna Dingley Beatrice Thebeau Hannah Miller Edmund Lozier Washington Street

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Seriter’s, Inc Gores the Natural Heritage Arthur Allen Optometrist Bath Trust Bldg Center St Legion Roland Smith Post Orrin Genthner Marion Genthner Louis Allain John Allain Nichols Street Bill Hatch Madden Bowdoinham Earie Brown Miriam Achelon the Little White Store Maine Street Brunswick, Maine Edith Barba Maplewood Ee Oe Es N Bath Aerie Drive Cosmopolitan WE Live Frederic March Anna Sten Richard Arien Virginia Bruce Helen Mack Randolph Scott Will Rogers Jack Holt
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