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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1938
Page
4
Mr. Carrin of George C. Frye & Co Portland demonstrated a resuscitator at the Fire Engine House Monday evening. The event highlighted emergency medical equipment and its use in saving lives during fires and accidents.
Mark W. Hennessy was elected vice president to fill the vacancy from Alden G. Smith’s resignation at the Colonial club meeting. He becomes chairman of the Christmas tree committee for poor children and will appoint his assistants. A general activities committee was named.
Edwin C. Patten of Topsham retires as secretary of the Sagadahoc Agricultural and Horticultural Society after four decades at the post, citing poor health. Officers elected include John Furbush as president and Leslie Sweetland as secretary. The annual report shows receipts of 18 983.10 and expenses of 15 679.15 with a 3 303 97 balance. A gate leak prompted a five member committee to study fixes and the date of the annual meeting was moved to January from December.
Morse High Dramatic Club presents Bird's Christmas Carol Friday at 8 PM in the school auditorium. Kate Douglas Wiggin's Christmas tale returns to the stage, coordinated by Miss Mary H. Conley with a matinee for grade schools Thursday at four. Tickets handled by Virginia Ingalls, Mary Tourtillotte, Barbara Mank. ads by Mary Eden Cyr, Isabel King, Mary Darrar, Barbara Matter, Madelyn Jones, Elisabeth Moulton, Glenda Wright.
Leon Genthner was elected master at the West Bath Grange annual meeting held Monday night. New officers include Charles Genthner overseer Mrs Beatrice Leavitt lecturer Edward Jenks steward Robert Pletts Jr assistant steward Mrs Nellie Booker re elected chaplain Herbert Cavanaugh treasurer Mrs Ethel MacDonald re elected secretary Jousin Lemont Jr gate keeper Miss Grace Waterman Ceres Mrs Thelma Hutchins Pomona Mrs Annie Willams Flora Miss Barbara Walsh lady assistant steward Herbert Simpson member of the executive committee for three years Social hour and dancing followed the election.
Oscar S Adams was elected worshipful master at Solar Lodge of Masons during the annual meeting on Monday night. Other officers chosen include David Y Alkazin senior warden William H Daley junior warden Fred D Hill treasurer and Karcher S Jackson secretary. No installation date has been set.
Mrs I B Neilley improves after illness. Mrs William Gatchell, nee Arlene Fletcher, visits Belfast parents. West Bath Sewing Circle met at Mrs Melvin Comeau. Bath visitors include Mrs Fred Rose and others in Portland. Annie H Trufant now in Portsmouth with the Baum family. Barbara Fisher's birthday observed with a school dinner. Portland and Fort Williams visits noted.
North Maine firms Thomas Pinkham and Niles C. Pinkham Co plan to ship veneer yellow birch to England France and Italy from the Machias River area. First logs weigh 12 000 pounds per thousand feet and go to St John then onto steamers, with shipments continuing through winter. The venture aims to revive dormant Aroostook mills and boost furniture and airplane part supply chains.
Private automobiles in Japan are rationed one and one half gallons of gasoline a day, reflecting wartime controls on fuel distribution to support essential operations and military logistics.
Three Connecticut sportsmen Herbert Z. Dingee Ward C. Hunt and Roy Bristol who were among 35 gunners stranded at Lake Nitacous in Northern Maine reached Bath on Wednesday night after a 12 hour delay. They snowshoed out with help from state police and fellow hunters clearing a six mile access road. Two New York club owners in the party praised the State Police for their timely aid.
West Bath Red Cross met in the grange hall last Wednesday. No meetings until after Christmas due to the Grange Fair and holiday. Four quilts were completed. Dinner committee listed. Attendees named from West Bath Bath North Bath East Brunswick Woolwich and nearby areas.
At a Central Church league meeting work continued on items for the Christmas sale and supper set for December 13 at the parish house. Supper runs 3 30 to seven with a menu of chicken patties peas rolls cake pie coffee and tea. Santa Claus and his sleigh will appear at the greens table with chairmen and hostesses listed for the various stalls and duties.
Beacon Jesters hosted a supper in the vestry after a recent performance of Aunt Abigail's Pearls. Cast members, committees, and helpers received a festive red and green setup with candy bags and joke gifts. Proceeds were turned over to the treasurer, and the next Jesters meeting is in January.
Morse high school opened its 1938-39 season with a 35-17 defeat by an alumni quintet before 500 fans in the school gym. Morse JV beat Coombs high of Bowdoinham 31-24, while the Mighty Mites topped Central Grammar 26-15. Alumni sparks came from Eddie Brown Jim McQuarrie George Sarkis and others as Morse struggled with inexperience and poor shooting early.
Sunday services at Montsweag church begin at 10 45 with Bible school to follow. Willing Workers met at the parsonage for an all day meeting Tuesday. Cheerio club gathers Thursday at the Leavitts home to sew bags for the Christmas tree project. Day's Ferry Community club holds its annual meeting Saturday at the Reed home with reports and officer elections. Mrs Gainsley and son visited hospital patient Mr Gainsley at Togus. Beano night draws large Winter gathering at the club with Miss Lois Day Albion Corliss and Samuel Buck directing December plans. Blanche Littlefield of Portland visits Day's Ferry summer home. George Hathorne visiting Bath, Mrs Beals. Bath fire engine responds to chimney fire at Mrs Whittum's with little damage. William and Mrs Thornton of Lewiston purchase Marston farm at North Woolwich. Old Telephone Club meets at North Woolwich with Bath members present. Beano fundraiser proceeds aid community needs. Nine of Clubs meets at Day's Ferry with Mrs Buck and Mrs Corliss among attendees. Roland McIntosh family return from Danielson Connecticut after visit. Woolwich Union schedules Day's Ferry 9 45 Nequasset 11 15 North Woolwich 2 30. P T A card party Dec 15 postponed indefinitely. The article covers local social clubs, church services, visits, and upcoming games and community activities.
The Morse varsity suffered a 35 17 setback to the alumni in last night's exhibition, a setback that signals a tough start under Coach Johnny Madden. The piece notes past openings where Morse beat alumni before tournaments and urges sticking with the younger squad as they develop offensive tempo and a faster floor game led by Art Warner. It mentions potential lineup shifts and notes student support including football players and cheerleaders Barbara Freeman Isabel King and Johnny Osborne.
Elder J. J. Dollinger of White Memorial Church Portland will speak Saturday at 3 30 PM. Sabbath school starts 1 45 PM with separate classes for old and young.
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