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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1936

Page

4

Wiscasset Notes on Meetings and Local Happenings

Garri son Hill chapter O Es holds a March 23 bi monthly meeting at Masonic hall with 70 attendees. Afterward bridge and Monopoly led to dancing and a buffet. proceeds fund dining room lights. District updates cover court juries, school visits, and religious services. upcoming April 7 picnic, Lenten service, sunrise Easter event, and Organ Society supper planned.

Garrison Hill O. FE. S Masonic Hall Jeannette Haggett L. B. Haggett Middle Street Frank B. Adams Benjamin Crossman Bangor Benjamin H. Adams Bath Iron Works Bath O. E.S Lawrence B. Haggett Jeannette Harry Biddeford U. S. S. Drayton Georgianna Lilly James FE. White Turner White Watertown Mass Fred Soule Birch Point Bath Memorial Hospital Theodore F. Jones Johns Hopkins University Robert E. Merry Josephine Plumstead South Portland Birch Pont Lincoln County Jury Commissioners C. A. Richards Damariscotta Tyler Hodgdon East Boothbay Traverse Lincoln County Superior Court J. Russ Abbott Whitefield Oscar N. Bailey Dresden Albert Benner Waldoboro John E. Benner Nobleboro Willis Bond Jefferson Ernest L. Burns Harold W. Castner Evan Chase Edgecomb Robert Chesebro Boothbay Raymond Dolloff Boothbay Harbor Perry F. Dunton Albert S.erskine Anna William L. Flye Newcastle Edward M. Gamage South Bristol Maude Clark Gay Fred O. Gilbert Bristol Ralph Gorham George W. Greenleaf Leslie B. Hisler Frank J. Hoffies Fred K. Keene Bremen Arthur M. Light Somerville George S. Lincoln Wiscasset Clark Rowe Jesse F. White John Woodward Dora Howard York Charles B. Haskell Schenectady N. Y Harry L. Bradford South Windham High School John H. Currier Jr Maine Secondary School Principals’ Association Morse High School Dramatic Club Athern P. Daggett Bowdoin College Eulelah Pray Wiscasset Academy Leota Witmer English Department South Portland High School Martha Haskell Walter Pushard Edgar Rankin Roger Dow Grace Beane Beverly Hamlin Margaret O Neil Bertha Wright Margaret Dickinson Marcia Bailey Verna Bailey Richard Dodge Geneva Shea Roland Tarbox Allan Weeks Helen Hodgdon Skowhegan High Frank P. Hodgdon Lowney D. Young Brooklyn Frank R. Hodgdon Walter Grover William G. Grover Harry D. Mosher Worcester

Girl Scout Council Plans Activities and Prizes

At a Monday meeting at 909 Fiddle Street Mrs. Archibald M. Main Juliette Low chairman announced a $2.50 prize for high school Troop on the topic What Has Juliette Low Done for the United States introducing Girl Scouting The council also plans a card party for fundraising and donated five dollars to Red Cross flood relief A rally is set for Lewiston May 2 and the New England regional conference will be held in Providence May 5 6 and 7 Two more meetings are scheduled including the April session at Mrs David S Cogan.

Branca Smith High Street Florida Verna Southard Helen Quinnam Joanna Evans Washington, D. C Charles M. Legrow B. A. Bailey DeForest Munsey Stanton Sherman Bates Harold Wiscasset Female Charitable Society Mary Hobson Red Cross Abbie E. Boynton Charles E. Emerson Portland Bangor Charles Reed Boothbay O. M. West Boothbay Harbor Charles West Federal Street Powder House Hill Charles S. Sowder Raymond Sherman First Congregational Church Ways and Means March of the Organ Society of the Congregational Church Louise Blagden Frank H. Gray Harvey R. Pease Girl Scout Council Fiddle Street Archibald M. Main Juliette Low Girl Scouting Main William D. Sewall Sumner Sewall Lewiston New England Providence R. I David S. Cogan

Lermond Resignation Regretted by American Legion Post

The Roland Smith Post 21 committee overseeing Troop 53 Boy Scouts met to note the resignation of Scoutmaster Earl Lermond. They praise his time and money contributed to the troop and regret his departure, sending a tribute to Bath Daily Times.

Roland Smith American Legion Boy Scouts Earl Lermond Lermond Bath Daily Times Bath Sumner Sewall Ernest Heywood

Birthday Supper and Rose Marie At Miss Easton’s Home

Miss Vanessa Easton entertained guests at a High street supper party Tuesday night for her birthday. The evening included a viewing of Rose Marie. Attending were Misses Con stance Morin Barbara Hopkins Lil lian Goodwin Patricia Sewall Virginia Davis Jane Stevens and Josephine Haskell.

Vanessa Easton High Street

Polar Star Lodge installs officers

Polar Star lodge 114 F. and A. M. installed officers on Wednesday evening. Past Masters Glidden Stilphen and Sturtevant led the ceremony with remarks by David L. Wilson and David E. Rich. New officers include Severin as worshipful master Nelson senior warden McCabe junior warden Hughes treasurer Furber secretary Pinkham chaplain Wilson senior deacon Pinkham junior deacon Pinson senior steward Bates junior steward Freeman marshal Ham tyler.

Polar Star Lodge Walter S Walter S. Glidden Arthur B. Stilphen William E. Sturtevant Glidden Treas J. Edward Hughes William A Thatcher B. Pinkham David L. Wilson Blair C. Wilson Pinkham David E. Rich Masonic Carroll Watson Solar Lodge Polar Star Carl J. Severin Charles F. Nelson Chester H. McCabe William A. Furber Blair ©. Wilson Everett L. Pinkham Carl H. Pinson Howard C. Bates Ernest R. Freeman William F. Hamtyler

Talk and Pictures in Safety Campaign at Grace Church

Grace Church parish house hosted a Men’s Club meeting featuring Herbert Edgecomb and W Emery Chase Jr from the State Highway Safety Program. Edgecomb cited rising highway fatalities and urged broad public safety education, while Chase presented safety films and showed clips on flood conditions and snow plow clearing. The event was well received with the committee members named.

Grace Church Parish Herbert Edgecomb Augusta W. Emery Chase, Jr Chase Gardiner Rocky Mountain Colorado Robert L. Brownell John H. Freeman William M. Adams

Pony Express concept discussed by Maine Horse Association

Maine Horse Association members gathered in Auburn to plan the annual meeting in Augusta around May 13 and explore Pony Express style mail relays across the state. Trails marking as a WPA project were debated while by laws and other items were reviewed for the upcoming gathering.

East The Maine Horse Association Frank O. Stevens Auburn Augusta Kittery Eastport James A. Gillies Jr

West Bath Notes a Busy Weekend and Local School News

Miss Marguerite Donnell guests in Brunswick. West Bath grange initiates large class of first and second degrees. Farmington Normal school juniors supervise a nursery school with five children enrolled. Floods affect Topsham, Wright home near flood peak. Local visits include Rev Elton Stetson and J Everett Mayo household. Charles Kenney and relatives do wood sawing chores at Mayo property.

Marguerite Donnell Brunswick Laverne Richardson Harry W. Lemont Quincy Mass Joseph M. Lemont Edwin W. Haggett Berry’s Mill William C. McCullough Fall River James B. Lemont Sanford’s Crossing West Bath Grange Farmington Normal School Leona Rider Priscilla Whitlam Lillian Gates Home Economics College Charles S. Lemont Alfred B. Snow Trufant Topsham Wright Elton B. Stetson Church of the Nazarene Bath J. Everett Mayo Charles Kenney Edward John Kenney

Young People Present Play at Grange Hall

West Bath grange hosts an evening program arranged by Miss Barbara Walsh and Miss Helena Hadley of Brunswick. Eight new members elected. class of 38 for first and second degrees next week. Flood relief donation collected. card shower planned for David S. Henderson. Hospice note: Mrs. Mercie McFadden draped Gertrude S. Wallace’s charter. Program featured solos, duets, readings, and a piano duet, with participants including Barbara Walsh, Helena Hadley, Dick Boucher, Hugo Sandelin Jr, and Miss Dorothy Waterman.

Barbara Walsh Helena Hadley Brunswick West Bath David S. Henderson Bath Memorial Hospital Mercie McFadden as_ Ceres Gertrude S. Wallace George Wallace Somerset Place Ming Mo Grace Waterman Barbara Freeman Phyllis Sandelin Lady In Blue Dick Boucher Goody Beeee Polly Wolly Doodle Helena Hadley Reading Hugo Sandelin, Jr Dorothy Waterman Dean Miss Walsh

South End P T A Card Party Raises Funds for Red Cross

South End P T A held a Tuesday bridge party at 488 Washington Street. Finance committee chair Mrs Alfred E Carpenter led the event producing over 13 dollars for relief. In contract prizes went to Mrs Norman W Howard first and Mrs Carleton Lowell second. in auction prizes were won by Mrs W W Morse first and Mrs Robert P Manson second. Sandwiches and coffee were served.

South End P. T. A Washington Street Finance Committee Alfred E. Carpenter Red Cross Norman W. Howard Carleton Lowell W. W. Morse Robert P. Manson Carpenter Russell M. Colby John H. Hunt Charles E. Hewitt, Jr William H. Small Wellington A. Moore Horace P. Morse William P. Hatch

Girls Keep-It-Up Club Holds Eighth Meeting

The Girls keep it up club met with president Miss Beatrice Rose on Saturday March 21. Members paid dues, reports from secretary and treasurer were read and accepted, seals placed on the new chart, local leader spoke, one visitor attended, and the meeting adjourned at 3 15 p.m.

Ip —Club Beatrice Rose

Junior Chamber Raises Flood Relief Funds in Bath

The Junior Chamber of Commerce collected 445.21 for Bath Red Cross flood relief at a Monday supper at the People's church vestry. Bath Iron Works president William S. Newell spoke, noting the company's broad civic contributions.

Chamber of Commerce Red Cross People’s Church William S. Newell Bath Iron Works Corp J.C.C Allan Spear Elwood S. Toothaker A. Farley Mayo, Jr Perleston Pert Hubert Foster Dominique Tardif Steward McAlere Howard Dodge Arthur Saris Paul A. Gregware William H. Gove National Junior Chamber United States Junior Chamber of Commerce Bath

Patriots Day Golf Tourney Opens Brunswick Season

With Patriots Day Sunday, Brunswick hosts the Patriots Day Golf Tournament on Monday the 20th. Twosome play and 1 entry fee per person buys a starting time from 7:30 am to 3 pm. Prizes include Patriots Cup for best club showing and Paul Revere Cup for top high school team.

Brunswick Ed Barnard New State John Baxter

Miss Lyssa Abbott Speaks at St Marys Guild on Neighborliness

Miss Lyssa Abbott of the Portland public library led a Lenten discussion at Grace parish house for St. Marys Guild. Her talk on Neighborliness and Christian Hospitality drew on Bible and modern literature, cited social issues, and highlighted readings for public school children. the session sparked lively discussion.

Lyssa Abbott Portland Public Library WCSH St. Mary’s Guild Grace Parish House Portland Abbott

Woolwich Community Activities Include Red Cross Work

Mrs. Soule returns home from Bath Memorial Hospital while Miss Flora Leonard is cared for by Miss Farrar in Sagadahoc. Woolwich women sew for Red Cross flood relief and vote funds. The Cantata Christ the Victor is planned for Easter at Nequasset church.

Fred Soule Bath Memorial Hospital Montsweag Edgar A. Farrar Portland Harvey P. Hathorne Sagadahoc Ferry Flora E. Leonard Alton P. Reed Nequasset Ladies’ Auxiliary Red Cross Ed W. Reed John C. Gilmore Frank Bailey Hollis Leeman Esther Reginald Stacy Henry Dubar Anne Dodge Percy Bailey Emma Head Florida George Gainsley Georgie Walker Motherwell Farm Pearl Gainsley Walnut Hill School Natick Mass Evelyn Nickerson Nason College Springvale Harry Fitch Cyrus Gilmore Edwold Carter Richmond Charles Alexander Amy Cromwell Dresden Costello P. Hall St. Petersburg Fla William Dunnack Woolwich Christ the Victor Nequasset Church J. G. Bailey Mountain School Earl

County Committee Named by Democrats

At the Lewiston state convention the Democratic State committee elected Saga dahoc county members Carleton Day Reed of Woolwich and Mrs Ernest Allan of Topsham. In the First District Congressional committee tally William F Tate of Topsham and Mary Shaw of Richmond were chosen. County members by town include Arrowsic Norman Drummond Susie Snipe Bath Ralph C Covel Elwood Toothaker Bowdoin Erlon Rogers Bowdoinham Charles H McEwen Cecia McEwen Georgetown Percy B Savage Mrs Hartley Harley Phippsburg George C Pease Warren A Thompson Richmond James Carr Lynne Richardson Topsham Darius Morin Mrs Josephine Mathurin West Bath Edward Thompson Mrs Maud Bryant Woolwich Nelson Rice Mrs Grace

Carleton Day Reed Woolwich Ernest A. Allan Topsham Sagadahoc Lewiston William F. Tate Mary Shaw Richmond Saga- Gahoe County Arrowsie Norman Drummond Susie Snipe Bath Ralph C. Covel Elwood Toothaker Bowdoin Erlon

Miss Cornelia Barnard Heads Portland Junior League

Cornelia Barnard elected president at the annual meeting with Helen B. Holt as first vice president. Barnard will serve as delegate to the national conference of the Association of the Junior Leagues of America in Richmond Virginia in May.

Cornelia Barnard Portland Helen B. Holt Association of the Junior Leagues of America Richmond

Woolwich Grangers Have Fine Meeting

Woolwich Grange members held a well attended meeting with a program devised by lecturer Mrs Ethe Shea. It included songs humorous readings skits and a debate on deportation of aliens on relief, with audience discussion led by John Carter and others.

Woolwich Grange Ethe Shea Grange John Carter Uncle Toby Washington Ethelyn Shea Maurice Shea Daisy Welch Mary Hunnewell

Woolwich Branch Aids Flood Relief Drive

The Woolwich branch contributed 154.10 to the Bath chapter of the American Red Cross for Maine flood relief. Mrs. Edward V. Reed, branch chairman, thanks communities for the effort. The Junior Red Cross raised 6.80 in pennies via the schools. The group sent clothing and new bedding to Brunswick and carries items herself.

Woolwich Bath American Red Cross Edward V. Reed Red Cross Maine Brunswick

Woolwich Woman’s Red Cross Drive Brings Generous Gifts

Mrs Samuel Buck of Day's Ferry raised 19.60 in cash plus bedding for flood relief with a hand sewn pair of sheets and other handmade items from a neighbor who has just passed her 90th birthday. A substantial check accompanied the gifts.

Samuel Buck Day's Ferry Red Cross

Excellent Production Of Enjoyable Play At Winter Street Chapel

Winter Street Fireside club staged Eugene G. Hafer’s four act comedy Attorney for the Defense on Tuesday night. The cast delivered uniformly fine work with standout performances by Warren McNeil and Roberta Erwin. Event featured strong turns by John Black and Richard Haskell, supported by Elizabeth Colby and others, plus appreciation gifts for coach Mrs. C D Wilson.

Winter Street Chapel Eugene G. Hafer Winter Street Roberta Erwin Arthur Sarkis Martha Cutting William Owen Kay Scott Howard Steen Judge Carlyle Elizabeth Colby Richard Haskell C. D. Wilson Fireside Club Mary Ellen Cyr Linna Marie Purdue James Cook Trygve Torjussen Mary Goodwin Barbara Scott Priscilla E. Colby Harry E. Stetson

Seniors in Anna Town Share Five Nonagenarians

Anna reports five residents aged ninety or more among its 297 inhabitants. The nonagenarians include Civil War veterans Thomas N. Ayer aged 90, Arthur Brown aged 91, and Lorenzo Cookson aged 92, along with Abbie Ayer aged 92 and Ella Abbott aged 90.

Anna Thomas N. Ayer Arthur Brown Lorenzo Cookson Abbie Ayer Ella Abbott

Condensed Statement of U S Branch Sun Vns Office Assets

U S Branch Sun Vns Office Ltd reports assets as of December 31 1935 totaling 7 417 828 57 including stocks and bonds 5 919 051 30 cash in office and bank 609 514 20 agents balances 714 208 59 interest and rents 32 517 01 and other assets 829 items not admitted 206 291 97 Liabilities include net unpaid losses 527 021 00 unearned premiums 3 183 996 71 other liabilities 322 301 26 statutory deposit and surplus total 7 417 828 57 through E S Crosby Co Bath Maine.

U. S SUN Vns. Office, Ltd E. S. Crosby CO Bath Maine

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