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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1939

Page

8

Morse High honors Morse football coach and team

A Rotary Club dinner celebrated Morse football coach Brice and players. Brice praised emotional readiness over Bates and Bowdoin games, urged college education and extra activities. The event featured music by student performers, moving pictures of the season, and attendance by Rotarians, faculty, and local dignitaries.

New England Bates Colby Bowdoin Polar Bears Brice Bobcats Small Henry D. Small Henry Small University of Maine Charles T. Small, Jr Rotary Club Morse John Parker Manchester N. H Central High School Frank A Vennett Morse High “Mountaineers Madelyn Jones Stewart McPherson William Marshall William Ayer Stanley Brimigton Clif Leeman Vennett Kenneth Vennett Sir Echo Maine Stein John E. Madden Duncan Farrell Edward W. Bridgham Maine Grad George B. Wolstenholme Francis A. Winchenbach Rhode Island Connecticut State Mr. Brice Rotarians John Bourque Clinton Child Albert Desmond Jerre Desmond Robert Dowling Harry Fullerton Joseph Gillo Morton Holbrook Richard Madden John Osborn Robert Robert Talbot Malcolm Varney John Gaudette Madison Pres. Small Horace P. Herrick O’neil Houde Thomas Murphy Converse Fenn Warren E. Kershner Frank B. Nichols Carl Y. Kennedy Joseph A. Butler Harold L. Troop Thomas R. Huston Rupert M. Irvine Justus H. Miller Dominique J. Tardif Donald J. Emero Fred D. Hill Herman Martin Charles B. Doyle Donald D. Young Chester A. Plant Richard T. Hersom Gardiner R. Deering Edward W

Christmas Program at D A R Meeting

Members read papers on Christmas customs and enjoyed an early Nativity carol program at Col Summer Sewall Chapter D A R in Central church parish house. The Rose Tree and Cherry Tree carols were sung with Mrs Steussy and Mrs Carey. new members were welcomed. a paid luncheon will fund sewing for Opportunity Farm.

Col Summer Sewall Central Church Parish House Fred Carey R. J. M. Steussy Cary Harry E. Ring Charles M. Tubbs Steussy Carl V. Kennedy Edward W. Bridgham Opportunity Farm

Real Estate Tax Relief Demanded By Maine Grangers

State Master Arcine Richardson told Maine Grangers at the 66th annual convention that real estate owners bear excessive tax burdens while intangibles and luxury items escape similar levies. He urged concerted action to revise the tax system, citing abandoned farms and ruined markets as evidence. The convention reported state membership of 47 636 and noted the deaths of 24 former officers during the memorial service led by Rev R Brown Old Town.

Arcine Richardson Richardson Maine Nellie L. Hascall Auburn Rev. R. Brown Old Town

Cosmopolitan Club Sale Proves Highly Successful Despite Weather

The Cosmopolitan Club held a large sale and supper in its rooms led by Miss Alice F Johnson with a full team across dining, kitchen, and various themed tables. Co chairs assisted by numerous members coordinated greens crafts novelties stuffed animals quilts aprons mittens and candy while publicity was handled by Mrs. Edwin H P Lowell.

Cosmopolitan Club Alice F. Johnson Helen E. Hartwell Addie D. Palmer George A. Churchill Leslie J. Wold Carroll A. Deering N. Gratz Jackson Chester A. Roberts Stanley M. Brown William W George Baer Connard Earl P. Cahoon Joseph I. Smith Hiram T. Stevens Fred W. Quimby Elizabeth E. Dunbar Lillian S. Frost Warren M. Stilphen William Yule Mildred G. Nichols William L. Skelton Edwin H. P. Lowell Ernest R. Avery

Beacon Junior Aid Christmas Sale Reported Successful

Beacon Junior Aid conducted a successful Christmas sale and silver tea Tuesday in the large vestry. The sale opened at noon and tea ran from two to five. The event featured multiple tables with chairs and crafts and was chaired by Mrs. William H. Shea with various volunteers handling each table. A Christmas party was voted for December 18 with gifts to be exchanged among members.

Beacon Junior Aid William H. Shea Sanford B. Nickerson Arthur L. Berry Orange Fred D. Pinkham Aubrey E. Steen Charles I. Madden Lula P. Herbert Howard M. Rice Aid Florence Foster

Colonial Club Plans Christmas Activities

Vice President Horace P. Morse leads the Christmas tree program with Arthur L. Pratt Marius H. Page Rev George B. Wolstenholme John Hayes Edwin F. Ramsay Alfred A. Parks Jr and Franklin Morse named to the committee. A member dance is planned with Donald Wilson as chairman and Dr Paul A. Gregware Howard W. Mayo Paul McCole joining John Hayes. Christmas tree committee meets at 7 30 this evening. Miss Virginia Jewett U of M junior visits Orono then Bath for Christmas vacation.

Horace P. Morse Colonial Club Arthur L. Pratt Marius H. Page George B. Wolstenholme John Hayes Edwin F. Ramsay Alfred A. Parks, Jr Franklin Morse Donald Wilson Paul A. Gregware Howard W. Mayo Paul McCole

Engaged Bath pair to wed in future plans

Mr and Mrs Roy F Shackford announce the engagement of daughter Jeannette F Shackford to John Alden Greene Jr son of Mr and Mrs Greene Their engagement party at Hotel Sedgwick drew about 100 couples from Bath and out of town guests.

Roy F. Shackford Turner Court Jeannette F. Shackford John Alden Greene, Jr Ernie George Arcadians Punch Miss Shackford Bath Morse High School Greene Nassau College Springvale Morgan A. Stetson Atlantic Mass Edward Hunt Weymouth John Levyn Arlington Eva Olson Seabright N. J Robert Bragg New York City Louise M. Stewart North Quincy Pearl G. Butler Waterville Jeff Grosnor Ters Bertha Mabel George Ackley John Mary Heath Jess Harriman Ernest Millay Joyce Ida Ricker Litchfield Harold Millay U. of M Frank Millay Charles Morang Brunswick Harold Lancaster Lancaster James Millay R. B. Temple

Lally-Brown Wedding Held At St Marys Church

The marriage of Doris M. Brown and Francis C. Lally took place Saturday morning at St Marys church in a single ring ceremony performed by Rev Timothy Maney. The bride, wearing rose crepe, and her sister Marguerite Brown as bridesmaid attended 35 guests at a reception after the ceremony. The couple will reside at 283 Center Street after a weeklong honeymoon.

Doris M. Brown Joseph Brown Raymond Court Francis C. Lally Martin Lally Lally Philadelphia St. Mary’s Church Timothy C. Maney Marguerite Brown Clarence Brown Father Maney Morse High School Bath Iron Works Corp Center Street

Annual Election of Solar Lodge Names New Officers

David Y. Alkazin was elected master of Solar lodge F and A M at the annual meeting Monday night. Installation is set for December 18 with Cecil L. Fullerton installing and Edwin H P Lowell acting grand marshal. New officers include William H. Daley senior warden Charles B Stackpole junior warden Fred D Hill treasurer Kar cher S Jackson secretary and Harry W Crosman house committee member.

David Y. Alkazin Solar Lodge A. M Cecil L. Fullerton Edwin H. P. Lowell William H. Daley Charles 8. Stackpole Fred D. Hill Karcher S. Jackson Harry W. Crosman

Canadian blood tested cows head to Standish sale

Norman J Smith & Son of Standish Maine announces December 4 and 5 sale of Holsteins and Ayrshires. Three loads of Holstein cows and Ayrshire cows will be offered along with four top milking cows producing about fifty pounds daily.

Norman J Smith & Son Standish Maine

Bowdoinham Social Roundup Sees Wide Guest List

Rich mond visitors Mrs Delmar Stinson and Mrs Ida Purington host and relative guests while Miss Stella Nickerson of Norway visits aunt and uncle A B MacDougal. Local families welcome guests from Bangor Waltham Augusta and Bath with church events and health seal sales noted.

Delmar Stinson Rich‘mond Camden Marion Lord John Palmer Parsonage Robly Morrison Bangor Mabel Lancaster Chester Purington Walter Purington Berlin N. H Margaret Henry Abbie Graves Edith Brown Frank Shanks Danforth Helen Britt Chester Hobart Earl Hobart George Lewis Andover Mass Walton Adams Pleasant Street Gorham M. H Linwood Skelton Clarence Skelton Augusta Arthur Webber William Springvale Frank Webber Lula Long Fred Wolfboro Long Fred Leavitt Norman Rowe George Mr. Rowe China Lottie Cobb Methodist Church Ida Fowle Arthur Romaine Caribou Chester Wesley Baxter Wallace Hunter Ashland Emil van Lernive Victor de Bru Freeport Edmund Gilpatrick Maine Central Section Courtney Nealey Sanford Phillip Nealey John Adams Milo Harold Adams Melrose Edward Wilson Lauris Philadelphia Amy Wyman Haigh Harry Haigh Merryworkers Ralph McEwen Bertha Heath East Bowdoin Morton Barrett Roger Robinson Bowdoinham P. C. Nealey Frank Shank Monson Fred M. Britt John N. Palmer Walter Reed Waltham

Thanksgiving Movements Around Bowdoinham and Vicinity

Mr and Mrs William Coffin moved from Bonney Farm to Shawmut while Mr and Mrs Philip Rideout returned to Forest Avenue in Portland. Families like Dore, Cornish, and Heaths shared Thanksgiving across South Gardiner China Brunswick Portsmouth and Portland with relatives, and Eli Minors son returned from a Portland hospital after stomach trouble.

William Coffin Bonney Farm Shawmut Philip Rideout Forest Avenue Portland Reginald Dore Richard South Gardiner Mr. Dore Norman Rowe George Mr. Rowe China Alfred Carr Annie Cobb James Cornish Charles Fogg Eli Minor Vendella Mosher William Gould Brunswick Ernest Frye George Hamilton Richard Frye Lynde Heath Portsmouth N. H Herbert Heath Marguerite Fred Heath Frank Heath Daugh

Topsham Grange Elects Officers Despite Downpour

Despite a heavy downpour, 145 members of Topsham Grange met Saturday evening to elect officers for the coming year. Alfred L. Rackley was chosen Master with Harvey Jordan as Overseer. Other officers include Eleanor P. Ripley Lecturer, Roger E. Williams Steward, Howard Carr Assistant Steward, Walter Stuart Chaplain, Ralph A. Mallett Treasurer, Marietta Wilson Secretary, Joseph Singer Gate Keeper, Winifred S. Rackley Ceres, Katherine Williams Pomona, Grace Williams Flora, Hazel Carr Lady Assistant Steward, and Harry A. Rackley on the three year executive committee.

Topsham Grange Alfred L. Rackley Harvey Jordan Eleanor P. Ripley Roger E. Williams Howard Carr Walter Stuart Ralph A. Mallett Marietta Wilson Joseph Singer Ceres Winifred S. Rackley Pomona Katherine Williams Flora

Templars Elect Dunlap Commandery Officers

Dunlap commandery elects Carl E. Albee eminent commander Henry Allen generalissimo Langdon Green captain general Forest Legard senior warden John Gillespie junior warden John Wishart prelate Charles E. Curtis treasurer Harold E. Cutting recorder at its annual meeting Tuesday evening Officers to be installed December 19 by Past Eminent Commander Edwin H P Lowell

Dunlap Commandery K.T Carl E. Albee Henry Allen Langdon Green Forest Legard John Gillespie John Wishart Charles E. Curtis Harold E. Cutting Edwin H. P. Lowell

Fender on Bridge Replaced After Ilex Collision

The fender at bridge pier No. 3, smashed Aug. 17 when the cutter Ilex struck the pier, was finished Wednesday. A local crew—directed by Supt. Edmund P. Briggs—used the lighter Henrietta towed to Winter quarters in Edgecomb. Fifty five pine piling from Monroe replaced damaged southern pine. loads arrived Oct. 10 and Oct. 21 with freight totals of 627 and 699.01 respectively.

Ilex Edmund P. Briggs Henrietta F. W. Carlton Wyman & Simpson Augusta Edgecomb Oregon Monroe Wales Alna

Dover couple back from visit with Gaudreaus and Parris

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Gaudreau Jr of Dover New Hampshire return after a brief visit with Mr. and Mrs. Edward Gaudreau Sr and their grandmother Mrs. John T. Parris on Upper Washington Street.

Edward Gaudreau, Jr Dover N. H Gaudreau Edward Gaudreau John T. Parris Upper Washington Street

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