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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1936

Page

4

Boy Scouts Trip to Mt Katahdin Ends in Return Home

Members of Troop 123 with Rev. Charles Sowder and Albert Siegers enjoyed a three day trip last week to Mount Katahdin camping along the Greenville route and at Millinocket Lake. They climbed Knife Edge then returned home Friday aboard Mr. Siegers' truck.

Troop 123 Boy Scouts Charles 3. Sowder Albert Siegers Mt. Katehdin Ney Harry Paul Berry Clayton Bailey Gerald Sherman Raymond Quinnam Clayson Lewis John Lewis Edward Evans Richard Dodge Charles Metcalf Chester Greenwood Farm Greenville Ripogenus Dam Knife Edge Millinocket Lake Siegers Benjamin Brewster Maine Philip’s Church Robert N. Miller Washington, D. C Frank Sherman Portland Inez Sherman The Mutual Life Insurance Co Clarence A. Richards Lowell Mass David Donaldson Arthur Keating West Somerville Izetta Taylor Lincoln Oakes J. Seavey Thomas and Helen Jones Seavey Evergreen Cemetery Williams Lienau Port Washington N. Y H. B. Nash Main Street Carl M. P. Larrabee Seabrook N. H Lake Winnepesokia Larrabee Gardiner Road Cyprian H. Bryant Augusta Bryant

Maine Voters Oppose the New Deal A Message

The piece argues that Maine voters reject the New Deal citing waste extravagance and destruction to crops cattle and hogs and oppose increased federal officeholders and Washington interference It warns that all spent dollars are funded through taxes and asserts continued opposition to the New Deal.

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Target Practice Damages Farmhouse Windows In Richmond

Mrs Hattie Purinton owns the Richmond farmhouse occupied by Miss Clara Williams. Two boys used a 22 rifle Monday night to fire at the house, breaking seven large windows and smashing lamps. Williams returned home and notified Sheriffs Curtis and Quimby who are investigating.

Hattie Purinton Richmond Clara Williams Miss Williams Curtis Quimby Ernest Shrum Betty Revere

Woolwich Social Roundup Sees Visits and Fundraiser

Woolwich residents recall a busy period of visits with relatives in Skowhegan Boothbay and Beverly. The Good Will club plans a supper in Sagadahoc Ferry to aid the Woolwich Union for Christian Service with committees named and a waitress group organized.

Miss Margaret Rogers Becomes a Bride

Mrs. O. C. Rogers announces the marriage of her daughter Margaret to Oliver Peterson of Trona. The couple wed in Oakland on Aug. 11 after vacationing in the north. Peterson is a chemical engineer with the American Potash and Chemical Co. in Trona. Rogers was manager of the Harris Company book department and loan library in San Bernardino. The couple plan to reside in Trona.

O. C. Rogers Etta Pa Glasgow Avenue East Line Gardens San Bernardino Onmerly Bath Margaret Oliver Peterson Trona Oakland Miss Rogers Mr. Peterson American Potash and Chemical Co Rogers Harris Company San Bernardino Valley Henrietta Henry Cram San Clemente Highland Maine California People's Safe Deposit and Savings Bank Peterson Stanford University Bank of America Indiana Purdue University South America

Bath’s Oldest Resident Olive Thompson Celebrates 102

Bath Maine born Olive Thompson, acknowledged as the town and one of Maine’s oldest residents, turned 102 with a 5 30 morning rise. She received greetings, flowers, and gifts, shared a family chicken dinner, and cut the first birthday slice for relatives. Her niece Jo sephine Wardwell brought a handmade cake, radio greetings aired on Cheerio hour, and Thompson remains active with quilting and reading The Times daily.

Olive Thompson Bath Maine Miss Thompson Josephine Wardwell Westport Massachusetts Times

West Bath Red Cross Jolly Picnic Attended by Local Members

West Bath Red Cross branch held a Sunday picnic at the Sunset lodge summer home on the New Meadows. Attendees brought lunches and included Mrs. Lincoln Williams of Foster's Point and guests Mrs. Agnes Woodworth of Newton Highlands Mass Miss Ruth Kirby of New York and Miss Marion Williams.

West Bath Bath American Red Cross Lincoln Williams Foster’s Point Harry P. Williams Sunset Lodge New Meadows Agnes Woodworth Newton Highlands Mass Ruth Kirby New York Marion Williams Harry Williams Morion Baker Woolwich Alvah H. Donnell Henry L. Adams Harry S. Wallace William H. White George E. Booker Patricia Marilyn Courtney E. Stover Joyce Llewellyn D. Rogers Earle C. Donnell Harry E. Peterson Everett Quinlan Mary Ellen Ann Percy Waterman Fletcher A. Waterman Everett and Ethel Herbert Simpson Herbert

Nequasset Farm Bureau Canning Bee At Wing Home

Nequasset Farm Bureau met last week at the North Woolwich home of Mrs. Carolyn D. Wing chairing. Under direction of Mrs. Evelyn Lord and assisting Miss Hortense Welch the group canned 146 jars of beans beets peas carrots and tuna. Fifteen members attended with guests Mrs. George R. Dolloff and Mrs. Linwood Gardiner. Picnic lunches followed on the Wing property. Next meeting is Sept 2 with Mrs. Percy Bailey leading “Lets Fix It.”

Nequasset Farm Bureau North Woolwich Carolyn D. Wing Evelyn Lord Hancock ‘County Hortense Welch George R. Dolloff Oaklawn, R. 'S Linwood A

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