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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1932

Page

6

North Center P T A hears Sister Margaret Mary on Maine home

A large audience at the North Center P T A meeting in the parish house heard Sister Margaret Mary mother of the House of the Good Shepherd Gardiner discuss the Maine home and its 42 years of service to children. The group approved benevolence spending for Christmas clothing and pledged milk for the Center Street school. Additional notes covered glasses for a pupil, candy committee results, and plans for an all day sewing session December 13 to make Red Cross garments with volunteers.

North Center Margaret Mary House of the Good Shepherd Gardiner Kinte Fortunst Artrew J. Nichels Center Street Charles R. Farnham Red Cross Carl C. Anderson Harold S. Avery Edwin R. Andrews Harry F. Morin John C. Fitzgerald William E. Palmer Reginald Stacy Marius H Page Bank T. Dougherty Arthur W. King Stanley Brown William R. Freeman Wilmer I. Voorhees

Christmas Sale Plans Of South End P T A

Members of the South End P T A prepared for the December 15 sale with a busy Tuesday in Washington streets rooms. They quilted, made night gowns for the Red Cross, packed 500 candy bags, and sewed aprons while hosting a noon New England boiled dinner for 15.

South End Arthur C. Lemont N. Grate Jackson P.T. A Charles D. Perry Association

Hit and run injures Grace Stevens near Newcastle

Mrs Grace Stevens was struck by a hit and run driver on River road near Frei Cormier's home in Newcastle. She was conscious after the collision and later taken to Memorial hospital where doctors treated a badly broken ankle and facial bruises.

Parsons Roy W. Teed Miss Stevens Memorial Hospital

Tea and Coffee Route Men and Foot Specialist Wanted

National company seeks 3 able men for steady consumer routes. Reliable workers needed 6 to 7 hours daily for about 37.50 weekly. Address Albert Mills Route Manager 735 Monmouth Cincinnati Ohio. Also foot specialist Chiropodist Dr Arthur Gebhard at 109 Front Street. 11 10 11.

Big Reliable National Company Albert Mills Monmouth Cincinnati Arthur Gebhard Front Street

West Bath Grange elects Bernard Henderson master youngest yet

Bernard Henderson, of West Bath Grange No. 154, elected master Monday night, the youngest in the history of the order. Other officers named include James A. Thurston as overseer, Miss Alice F. Jonson as lecturer, Kenneth Smith as steward, and William H. White as chaplain. The Pomona and Flora offices' election was postponed.

A. Bernard Henderson West Bath William H. White Herbert S. Cavanaugh East Brunswick Pomona Flora E. Mason Wright The Grange Eva J. Lemont Marion Plummer Dorothy A. Welch Leland Plummer Herbert L. Simpson George A. Chase Edwin W. Haggett George R. Ingraham Henry J. White David Fields Charles T. Henderson Harold E. Freeman

Women’s Auxiliary Hosts Men’s Club Gathering at Winter Street

Nearly 100 attendees filled Winter Street church social rooms as the Women’s Auxiliary entertained the Men’s Club and wives. A program directed by Mrs. Charles E. Hewitt Jr. featured an advance showing of the 1933 Chevrolet Town Car, with demonstrations by Mrs. Arthur Crockett and assistants. The Winter Street Band and Rice club debuted for the season under Mrs. Hewitt, with solos by several women and refreshments served by the December committee. The Auxiliary’s next meeting is set for December 19 with listed hostesses.

Winter Street Charles E. Hewitt, Jr Arthur Crockett Besse Hunt Henry McCabe Harry Horne Rlce Club Hewitt Fred Sturtevant Jason Merrill Richard Hersom Carleton Rice Besie Hunt Edwin Dodge Hardin Charles E. Plaisted Charles €. "Hewitt, Jr Fred P. Emmons Archie Doyle Olney Perry Clifford Wilband

Degrees in Three Lodge Teams Discussed by Bath Guests

Pejepscot and Arambec lodges discussed forming degree teams at Lincoln lodge Bath. Each team would specialize in one degree and work it on the other two lodges. Moorehead Lake closes for season as ice thickens.

Pejepscot Lodge Brunswick Arambec Lodge Wiscasset Lincoln Lodge Bath Noble Henry T. B. Leeman Walter I. Norton Frank H. Beal Jepscoge

White Ribboners Call For Prohibition Support In Bath

The Bath Union of the National W C T U held a prayer service at the Salvation Army hall led by Mrs. Charles H. Berry with Miss Oma h C Trott at the piano. They urged Congress to retain the 18th Amendment and planned notes to be sent to their representatives. The L T L group met after with Miss Oman Tritt in charge and Lizzie B C Chaney absent due to a cold.

Bath Union Salvation Army Hall Washington Charles H. Berry Omah C. Trott White Ribboners Salvation Army All Souls L. A. Ha Oman Tritt Lizzie B. C. Chaney

Forward steps taken after Waterville Boys Conference

A local Y M C A report lists new forward steps by 19 Bath boys after the Waterville conference. Many had prior steps. new actions include 161 accepting Jesus Christ and 99 giving up a bad habit, with additional commitments to unite with the church and read the Bible daily.

Waterville Bath Jesus Christ

Topsham Fair Reports Highly Satisfactory

Sagadahoc Agricultural and Horticultural society re elected F. E. Larock as president at the Bruns wick annual meeting. The fair shows a 1500 deficit but will be covered by the 1800 state stipend allowed to the Topsham fair. Other officers were elected and the executive committee named.

F. E. Larock Sagadahoc Agricultural and Horticultural Society Brunswick E. H. Phinney John W. Riley Carl M. Day E. C. Patten Isaiah R. Morrell Linwood P. Skelton Lawrence McCracken Samuel Woodward A. F. Brehaut William H. Farrar Arthur B. Johnson

Freeport to Close Three Roads for Winter Snow Removal Savings

Freeport officials expect savings in snow removal after closing three roads during winter. County commissioners granted permission and a contract for snow removal covers 21 miles of Federal and town highways. Closed routes include a segment from Federal Route 1 near Gay's filling station to Todd Road, South Freeport Road to Federal road, and Mast Landing Road from Federal to Wardtown Road.

Freeport Gay's Filling Station Todd Road Freeport Road Mast Landing Federal Road Wardtown Road

Dummer all chapter D A R and town notes in Bath area

Regular D A R meeting in Bath noted by Miss Clara N and Mrs Stella Given with Miss Emily. Christmas trees shipped by rail and truck. Visitors include Mrs Laura Whitman of Gardiner and Miss Marie Bissett of Watertown. Local moves and improvements described along with road winter prep, rural mail carrier change, and a chimney fire at Frank Currier’s home.

Clara N Stella Given Emily Dummer Bath Laura Whitman Gardiner Silas Hamilton R. D. Purinton Lilly Farm Mary Lilly Clifford Smalley Mr. Emalley Ee Ames Ate Ravert Brownfield Weding L. A. Pennell Barbara Newport A. S. MacDougal Harvey Ames Marie Bissett Watlertown Mass Judge Ames Jessie Dorothy Dickinson Elmer Raymond Wesley A. E. Raymond Ida Fowle Gladys Raymond Doris Raymond E. P. Kendall Portland J. N. Palmer Palmer B. S. King Bradford Samuel Dorrance Long Branch Linden J. E. Brown West Medford Mr. Brown Pleasant Pleasant Street Bridge Club Varina Denham Edwin Denham Georgie N. Denham Brunswick Hospital Pythian Aid Richard Denham K. of P. Hall Winfield Lowell Mr. Lowell Ellsworth Leavitt H. D. Cornish Rockland Hazel Hackett Hampton N. H Frank Walter Clinch John Purington C. O. Purinton State Grange Augusta Frank Currier Main Street

Cony High Plans Dance Floor Lesson Night

The Cony High School Corridor Commission chaired by ichard Braley sponsored a dance night for 60 boys and 60 girls. Girls offered pointers, three pairing methods were used, and a volunteer orchestra provided music with Estelle Caddidy Arlene Pernette Ralph Rollins and Walter Wyman performing.

Cony High School Corridor Commission Ichard Braley Cony High Estelle Caddidy Arlene Pernette Ralph Rollins Walter Wyman

Maine 4-H Club Members Complete a Successful Season

Maine 4 H Club members across the state completed a productive year as they raised crops, canned produce, mended clothing, and made improvements at home. Leaders highlight individual efforts from Alston Nealley, John Rand, Gufton Meservey, Maurice Small, and others showcasing dairy, poultry, potatoes, vegetables, and household projects.

Maine L. H. Shibles Shibles Eir Place John Rand North Anson Gufton Meservey Union Maurice Small Walnut Hill Dudley Ashby Caribou Edwin Bradstreet Freedom Hellis J. Lord, Jr South Windham Myron Staples South Penobscot Mary E. Meserve Greene Katherine Knight Alewife York County

Shop and Mail Now Christmas Slogan

Public notices urge citizens to shop and mail early for Christmas with large placards outside and inside the post office. Messages include wrap parcels securely address mail plainly include street and number place name on all mail and mark mail not to be opened until Christmas. Postmaster General Walter F. Brown leads the campaign with Arch Coleman backing the effort.

Walter F. Brown Arch Coleman

North Bowdoin Social Notes Reflect Winter Gatherings

North Bowdoin residents report visits and greetings from families in North Easton Lewiston and Richmond. Alfred Reid and family hosted relatives at High Pine Farm while others traveled to Lisbon Falls Shiloh and Durham. The 4-H club welcomed new members and Eva Baker visited Richmond.

Alfred Reid Mildred North Easton Mass Red A. N. Reid High Pine Farm O. E. Douglas Phyllis William Wales Lewiston Horace Marshall Alfred Wenzel Richmond John Reid Roland Cornish Clyde Sheene Litchfield Corneil Small Scott Small Wilma Huzzy Small Son Maple Hearst Farm H. D. Higgins F. B. Douglas Lisbon Falls Shiloh Durham Wilbur Skelton Eva Baker John Stevens East Rnteniath

Quality clothing sale items listed with prices

The ad lists a range of wool suits at 17.50 and other wool garments, including Melton jackets, neck sweaters, felt hats, dress pants, work pants, shirts, heavy union suits, gloves, stockings, jackets, and knickers. Boys sheepskin coats and suits are also advertised with prices around 4.00 to 5.00.

Sweators K. Ake Ieee

Informative Kershner Talk At Dike PTA Meeting

Dr. Warren E. Kershner spoke to Dike P T A members at the old summer street schoolhouse Tuesday evening. He stressed eye ear nose throat issues for primary students and warned of indoor light strain and contagion from the common cold.

Warren E. Kershner Dike P. T. A Old Summer Street Kershner Daniel J. Perry Frank A. French Charles F. MacDonald, Jr Dike Carl B. Swanton Raymond M. Clark John M. Howe John M. Conley D. Leroy Lord George Reynolds MacDonald New Jersey

Surprise supper honors Lewiston woman on 63rd birthday

Mrs. Elizabeth Sabine of Horton Street Lewiston was guest of honor at a surprise supper Sunday celebrating her 63rd birthday. A 63 candle cake and a floor lamp were given. An impromptu musical program delighted guests as the daughter Mrs ene Crowell of Oakland, her house guest, baked the cake.

Elizabeth Sabine Horton Street Lewiston

Vogue offers affordable frocks for women and misses

The Vogue advertises a new shipment of silk frocks in popular newer shades. Styles feature the shop's signature details and are promoted as affordable with prices as low as 2.94 dollars. Located at 30 Center St Bath over A P store.

Vogue Milady Center St Bath Adv

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Senter’s. Inc Cendlewick Kenwood House Mother Maine Institution House of Good Shepherd National Congress of Parents and Teachers Hugh Bradford National Congress of Paree John Coop United States Eda Charles Farund M. Staples Clinton D. Wilson Paramount Publix Theatre Clark Gable Jean Harlow Will Rogers Marion Nixon Texas Tim McCoy Shirley Grey Mountay Walter Huston Lupe Velez Sherlock Holmes Clive Brook Miiam Jordan Bette Davis South End P. T. A Brunswick and Odd Fellows Moorehead Lake Topsham Fair Bowdoinham Sterling Harriman North Bowdoin Eameo Beegane Max Kutz Elm Street
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