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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1940
Page
6
Ant Butler takes temporary command of Battery H 240th CAC in Portland as Captain Elver A. Stickney retires. Capt Stickney, with the unit since 1925, previously led after 1930 changes. James W Hans and Joseph A. Butler are noted in command transition plans. Equipment moves and staffing shifts are anticipated.
The Maine Craft Guild conducts a buyers' fair showcasing regional crafts. Local vendors display handmade goods from pottery to textiles while attendees browse and purchase items amid a festive fair atmosphere.
The Fireside Club held a meeting where Miss Digcery spoke on Proper Use of Leisure Time. She stressed mental and physical well being and argued time should be spent on worthwhile hobbies or avocations.
Edward Dale True of Garden City Long Island returns to Bath to become partner with his father Edward D True sole owner of A Hallet Co drug store. He is a 1922 Morse High and 1927 MIT graduate and has worked as office manager at Hobart Manufacturing Co New York. He lived in Troy and New York before returning to Bath, is married with daughter Sally Joan and son Edward DeAiva True.
The Missionary Society held its regular meeting with Mrs Bays S Mat Fadder and Mrs Hill assisting. Officers were announced and readings, devotions, and a paper on tea and sewing were reviewed. Next gathering is planned for May 7 with Mrs Plant and Mr Frank Puringiun hosting.
Mrs Ernesne M Blarnehete died Monday at her sister Mrs Adolphine A Roux home in 374 Wainyometree. Born in Pormus Sasterviand, she was daughter of Francnis a Deime B few VPar WHETe Sie Copied. She previously owned the Great Island House at Girne. She is survived by a sister, a niece Mrs Har vey S Simmon of Bash, a daughter-in-law Mrs Helen Blanchette of Wollaston Mass, and four grandchildren.
Mrs George Millet Chase Lewiston spoke on Friendship Between Mothers and Daughters at a banquet by Winter Street Ladies Aid. Guests included multiple families and four generation groups. Supper featured chicken soup and pies with about 135 attending.
More than 200 dollars was raised by voluntary contribution for balancing the budget at a parish supper of Beacon Street church in the vestry last Wednesday. The program featured Justin Wayne the magician, a trumpet solo by David Henderson, a guitar and vocal duet by Miss Camilla Pratt and Miss Janet Beardsley, a solo by Miss Gloria Young, readings by Mrs Edward Mansir, and an original poem by Miss Alice May Douglas. Supper served to 140. Ladies Aid ran the kitchen and Junior Aid supervised the dining room with a large team of volunteers assisting.
Sagadahoc Rod and Gun and Skee Associations will petition the State Inland Fisheries and Game Department to survey Meeting House Pond Spraine Ponds in Phippsburg and Thompson’s Brook in East Brunswick for potential stock or swamps this year. About 60 members attended a meeting chaired by Pre Nudhoit with plans to form a petition and committees. next meeting date to be announced. Frank Malcolm McEachern of Brunswick and Florence M. Douglas of Brunswick wed in Winter Street parsonage. Rev Joseph O Purdue officiated. The couple will reside in Brunswick. Also reported are the marriage of Harry E Saragur of Milamoree and Madeline Gal on March 30 in Bangor. city clerk notification received. Duncan Melnnes of Washington Street visited Bangor.
The Kateon Camp Auxiliary honored Bertha Whit tam and Velma Crocker with past president jewels at the G A R hall. Beatrice Burns led the program with singing, tributes, Junior Group acts, and refreshments followed by dancing.
A party for Mr. and Mrs. AS Temple hosted by daughter Mrs Starley Humphrey celebrated their cloth wedding anniversary. Friends enjoyed oyster stew and gifts were exchanged as the couple received recognition from kin and neighbors. Eugene L Temple, 79, died April 4 at Brunswick hospital and was laid to rest at Rogers cemetery Tops ham with Rev John Palmer officiating. Survivors include son Laving Temple and daughter Mrs Sadie Condon, plus brother William Temple. Bearers were three grandsons and a son-in-law. Charles Hatch is ill and Karl Hatch and wife assist Mrs Hatch at home.
Copy must reach the office by noon on Wednesdays. To buy or sell farm or city share property contact Fred B. Reed Co manager Stanley E. Wallace at 93 Front Street Bath Tel 514 W. Classifieds insertions cost centsStarting price 20 cents for each additional insertion. 12 30 tf.
Mr and Mrs Harry Little marked 50 years of marriage with an open house at their Carding Machine road home in Bowdoinham. The day featured well wishers, gifts, and a supper for family and friends. The town obituary notes Eugene Temple of Bowdoinham, born 1861, died at Brunswick hospital after a period of ill health. Funeral services were held at Gould funeral home. Additional items include club gatherings, surgeries, and civic notices across Bowdoinham communities.
At a special meeting the Board of Aldermen approved Transport Co. of Portland to build a 94 by 55 foot sales and service quarters for Dodge and Plymouth at 230 32 Water Street with a $1000 good faith bond. Stanley Williams of West Bath allowed to move a 16 by 20 foot building from High Street Court to Bridge Street Winnegance with a $100 damage bond.
C B Reynolds of South Portland died Friday with Bath friends noted in the obituary style, marking a small-town tribute to a local resident and his passing.
Mr and Mrs William Haggett of 351 Front Street will depart West Palm Beach Florida soon for a drive to the West coast returning home mid May An automobile trip announced in local notices outlines their travel plans and dates.
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