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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1940

Page

7

Degree of Pomona conferred on 12 by county grange

Sagadahoc Pomona grange and Progressive grange at Richmond Corner held a busy Wednesday session with twelve candidates receiving the Pomona degree. Reading of reports covered farm and home week, labor questions, and women’s time saving discussions, followed by entertainment numbers and a closing address.

County Grange Pomona Sagadahoc Pomona Grange Progressive Grange Richmond Corner Progressive Robert Wheeler Helen Seamens Thelma Farnum Margery Curtis Erland Curtis Clifford H. Lutheridge Claud Lutheridge Josie Baker West Bath Bertha Ward Dorothy Kenney Topsham Fern Chesley Myrtie Cutler William Eves Charles Wheeler Grange William Gould Vincent W. Canham Auburn Orono Aroostook County Neil S. Bishop Bowdeinham American Federation of Labor Willam Green John L. Lewis Mr. Bishop J. W. Larrabee Bath America Nellie Booker Henderson Elfreda Perkins Eva Lemont Troner Bishop Margaret Bishop Ila Day Nellie Sylvester Host Grange Reading Bernice Dorr Wayne S. Rich Penobscot County Fred Allen Lincoln County Clarence Davis Androscoggin County Grace Thompson

Mohibas Talent Parade Delights Morse Audience

Approximately 1,000 attended a Morse high school Mohiba Talent Parade. Neptune presided as Bruce Fulton directed scenes. Alfred Farrow designed the backdrop. many students performed singing dancing and acrobatics across nautical and tropical themes with elaborate costumes and a grand finale featuring Cod Fish Ball.

Morse High School Neptune’s Court Davey Jones Stanley Cressey Alfred Farrow Robinhood Neptune Bruce Fulton Irma Bennett Helen Gallagher Frankie Curran John Silver Royden Ramona Haines Barbara Walsh George Tinney Evelyn Young Careless Marjorie Nichols Kathleen Harkins Geraldine Nickerson Anna May Berry Bud Warner Stewart McPherson Russell Snell Leon Robbins Stanley Brown William Marshall Harry Fullerton Robert Besaw Hawaii Robert Cummings Edward Cummings Joseph Pennell Russell Gasser Gordon Estes David MacDonald Norman Seekins Daniel Hatch Harold Peaslee Ernest King Norman Alkazin Frank Danforth Kenneth Vennett Aloha Eileen Piper Shrek of Elizabeth Williams Royden Haines Robert Gilchrist Rachel Matthews Jean Stanton Miss Hagan Miss Curran Mary H. Cunningham The Modern School of Dancing Margot White Martha Morse Mary Anderson Eleanor Gediman Jeannette Varney Frieda McAllister Barbara Freeman Connie Gilmore Mary Grace Priscilla Trott Janet Goodwin Amorise Bourque Mildred Cutting Jane H. Stevens Margaret M. Mackinnon Ruth Cogan Myrna M. Avery Francis S. Mé¢Pherson John Osborn Cecil L. Fullerton Bath Iron Works Corp

Mrs. Upjohn Named Sponsor for Bath Destroyer Livermore

The Navy announces Mrs. Everard M. Upjohn of New York as sponsor for the destroyer Livermore to be launched August 3 at Bath Maine. The vessel honors Chaplain Samuel Livermore, the sponsor’s relation, marking the first naval ship named for a Chaplain.

Navy Everard M. Upjohn New York Livermore Bath Samuel Livermore

Bucksport Alumni Banquet At Jed Prouty Tavern

Bucksport High School Alumni Association held its annual banquet at Jed Prouty Tavern on Tuesday evening with about 60 attendees enjoying an excellent turkey supper. John Wentworth served acceptably as toastmaster.

Bucksport High School Alumni Association Jed Prouty Tavern John Wentworth

Nomination Papers Filed for State Senate and House Seats

Representative Joseph W. Larrabee of West Bath files for the Republican nomination for Senator from Sagadahoc county. Iliam T. Donnell and Harris T. Rodick of Bath also file for Republican seats in the Legislature.

Joseph W. Larrabee West Bath Sagadahoc County Secretary of State Augusta Iliam T. Donnell Harris T. Rodick Bath

Retired Continental Mill Foreman Receives Sendoff

Street Auburn another longtime employee retires after 17 and a half years as foreman in the spinning room at the Continental Mill. On Thursday he was honored by his department with a watch and a monetary gift. Elmer V Truesdale, his son, will take over the foreman role.

Boothbay Harbor Maine Leslie Bcattergood Bea Arthur R. Greenleaf U. S. Bureau of Fisheries Scattergood Cape Porpoise Cutler Maine Coast Greenleaf Lewis O. Barrows Barrows

Central Grammar captures Western Maine title in thriller

Central Grammar of this city defeated George F. Henley School of South Portland 33 to 12 at the Y M C A gym to win the Western Maine Grammar School Tournament. Ralphie Houston led Central with 12 points, supported by Robert Hart and Bernard Pratt. South Portland’s Roger Dolan top scored with seven. The win earns Central a state semifinal date against Brownville Junction.

Central Grammar George F. Henley South Portland Capital City Emerson Grammar Richmond Central Augusta South Portlanders Ralphie Houston Houston Robert Hart Herbert Belanger Bernard Pratt Freeport Roger Dolan Centrade Central Tads

Central Squeaks Past Up-River in Semi Final Thriller

Central in a tight semi final clash edged up-river 3-0 in the first period and trailed 7-7 at halftime. A stubborn third frame left bath youngsters with a slim 11-10 edge before Central surged late, finishing with a 6-3 stretch to take the game.

Central Class

Bath group seeks three playgrounds in city plan

Bath's Junior Chamber of Commerce reactivated a week ago and held a second meeting. Following Dr Francis A. Winchenbach's suggestion, 22 members voted to stress a children's welfare program and push three playgrounds: at Goddard's, City Park, and behind Dike School at the North end. A Farley Mayo presided with William Turpee and D Rodney Lee elected temporary vice president and secretary.

Bath

Propose to Form U S Marine Corps Reserve in Bath

Lieut Emerson Mason of Jefferson seeks to establish a Bath battalion of U S Marine Corps Reserves. He has backing from veterans groups and prominent citizens and plans to ask Bath City Council for endorsement. He cites local shipbuilding plants and the need to supply an armory and drill space, with city funds potentially $5 000 to $12 000 for armory costs.

U. S. Marine Corps Bath Emerson Mason Jefferson 4Th Brigade of Marines Quantico Caribbean Sea Mason Marine Corps Reserves Marine Corps Washington, D. C Maries U.S Marine Corps Naval Militia National Guard Congress Cit

Armory funding idea may be spread over years

Bath officials consider a modest sum toward an armory that could be pro-rated over several years. The plan would also boost local revenue as battalion members receive pay during those years, with more income flowing to the city.

Bath

Arthur G Staples a longtime editor dies in Auburn

Arthur G. Staples 78 longtime Lewiston Evening Journal editor and journalist died at his Auburn home after a brief illness. Born July 4 1861 in Bowdoinham he led the Journal as editor for 21 years and earlier 26 years as a reporter and editor. He studied at Bowdoin College and received multiple honorary degrees. He authored several publications and was active in Maine civic circles. He leaves a daughter in Massachusetts and three sons in Maine.

Arthur G. Staples Lewiston Evening Journal Auburn Journal Staples Bowdoinham Anthony and Mary (Gray) Staples Bath Bath High School Bowdoin College The Orient Bowdoin Bates College A. G S Bath Times Jane L Dingley Frank L. Dingley Mainy Ae Rotary Depree Maison John Fairfend

Staples Echoes Passion for Newspaper Life

Arthur Civay Staples born July 4 1861 in Bowdoinham recalls entering journalism for quick pay but stayed for the privilege of being a newspaper worker He notes early writing for Bath Daily Times and becoming city editor at The Times when the paper’s editor filled multiple roles before the move to page five.

Cunhess Arthur Civay Staples Furmivey Bathmill Quese Uipher Bath Daily Times Weekly Independent the Times Mr. Staples Bowdoinham Anthony and Mary (Gray) Staples

Congress Shirt Company to Build Plant Addition

Julius Grossman of Boston announces Bath will add an 85 by 20 foot annex to the Congress Shirt Co. factory at 831 Middle Street to hire about 25 more workers, boosting staff from 135-140. Irving Winslow is contractor. this is the second expansion in recent years.

Bath Julius Grossman Boston Congress Shirt Co Middle Street Irving Winslow Grossman

County Democrats Organize in Topsham Meeting

The Sagadahoc County Democratic committee met Tuesday at Topsham town hall electing James J. Sarr of Richmond as chairman and Harry W. Thebeau of Bath as vice chairman. Cecla McEwen of Bowdoinham was named secretary and treasurer, with Norman W. Drummond of Arrowsic and James W. Temple of Bath among other members from Bowdoinham Georgetown Perey By Savane Phippsburg Richmond and Woolwich.

Sagadahoc Democratic Committee Topsham Town Hall James J. Sarr Richmond Harry W. Thebeau Bath Cecla McEwen Bowdoinham Arrowsic Norman W. Drummond James W. Temple Lynn Richardson Tyopsiiim Ernest Small Charles I

Census enumerators named for county

Federal census enumerators began the definitive count Tuesday. The list covers Bath Bowdoin Topsham Richmond West Bowdoin and related areas with names such as Earle W. Brown Marion T. Chaney Edward B. Cohen Roger T. Douglass Mary A. Dunton and others. The tally area includes Bath Bowdoin Topsham West Bowdoin and Catrail.

Bath Baith Earle W. Brown Marion T. Chaney Edward B. Cohen Rogert T. Douglass Mary A. Dunton Mary E. Fitzgerald George Lo Hart Brestricy M. Leavitt Edward C. Letvbvre Elen BR. Owen Bowdoin Cleorn S Rollins Richmond Laurence A. Bond Jeli C. Hurley Topsham Hazel FO Mood

Army Das Battery H Public Armory Inspection Notice

A notice states Battery H will hold an inspection at the state armory on Saturday April 5. The public is invited to view National Guard equipment and meet Battery members who will explain details. Afterward the armory closes until Thursday April 11 for the annual Federal inspection.

Army Das

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University OF Maine Richmondport David L. Wilson Henry GO. Shaw Portland Red Cross Constantine Masonic Temple Wilson Dr. Wilson Mohiba Mrs. Upjohn Central Quintet Brownville Junction Central FG Hart Couture Dees Puila E Poulos Belanger Niles Pratt Howe South Portland G. FG Lewis Brimecombe Bowie Conthan Dolan Rice Sarkis & Thayer New Junior Chamber of Commerce U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Lewiston Journal Ralph ¢ Hivin Wellesley Hills Misa Chirag Wilkerson Miata Pla Orville Wo Smuth Wakefield Congress Shirt Company
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