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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1937

Page

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Telephone Talk by Supt Irvine at Cosmo Club

Rupert M. Irvine, manager of the Bath Brunswick district of the New England Tel and Tel Co, spoke to Cosmopolitan club members about telephone service growth and dial system details. The program featured Miss Clarabell Quick’s singing and club committee updates, with council business and city finances discussed for Bath.

Cosmopolitan Club Rupert M. Irvine Bath- Brunswick New England Tel. & Tel. Co Bath Bell System Irvine Caribou High Colby College Telephone Company Colby Lewiston Bangor Portland Boston Clarabell Quick Hill Ralph Cox Luxe Gardens Paris Kathleen L. Manning George W. Hibbs Miss Quick Louis M., Silverman Loraine M. Price

Bath Municipal Court Near Self Sustaining

The Bath Municipal court now operated by the county is becoming self sustaining. Recorder Gardiner R. Deering has turned over about 610.53 to the city, minus 88.40 awaiting county approval. Cash from fines and costs since late July totals 270.28 with monthly receipts listed. county bills of costs amount to 340.25. Detailed city reports have been replaced by summaries while detailed reports go to county commissioners.

Bath Gardiner R. Deering Arthur J. Dunton

Beacons Street Sunday School Club Hostess Event

Miss Evelyn Perkins of upper Washington street hosted H. H. club of Beacon Street Sunday School at teacher Mrs. Herman Crocker’s High street home. Games were played and refreshments served.

Evelyn Perkins H. Dorman Perkins Upper Washington Street H. H. Club Beacon Street Hermon Crocker High Street

Real Estate Men Form Maine Association at Sedgwick

A large Maine Real Estate Association luncheon at Sedgwick formed a four county District 2 group Sagadahoc Lincoln Knox and Waldo. Ralph B. Emery presided Honor Guy Torrey of Bar Harbor was remembered. Distinguished speakers included Alton T. Maxim on aims and W Mayo Payson on real estate law.

Maine Real Estate Association Sedgwick Guy Torrey Bar Harbor Ralph B. Emery Sanford Fred C. Scribner Portland Bath Arthur Sewall Sagadahoc Lincoln Knox Waldo Arthur B. Clark Alton T. Maxim W. Mayo Pays

Real Estate Brokers Organize Statewide Association

Alton T. Maxim of Portland explains the aims of establishing a Maine statewide real estate association. The group seeks a common ethical code, public trust, and coordinated action against crooks. It began in 1936 with 40 members and now includes 128, expanding to include banks, insurers, and loan firms.

Alton T. Maxim Portland Waterville Maine Development Commission New England Council Maine Bangor

Ex Mayor Moses Honored at Dinner in Portland

Oliver Moses 2d of Washington street, treasurer of Wormurbo Manufacturing Co., celebrated 50 years of service with the firm at a Friday night event at the Hotel Lafayette in Portland. About 80 attendees included company officials, long-time employees, and gifts such as an electric clock and leather bill folds.

McCutcheon Bath Androscoggin & Kennebecky. Co Lewiston Augusta Waterville St. Ry Brunswick Bath St. Ry Bath St. Ry. Co Brunswick Electric Railroad Co Kennebec Wharf & Coal Co Commercial Street Androscoggin & Kennebec By. Co Finance Committee City of Washington Street Bath Box Co Maine Central Board of Highways and Sewers Arthur J. Dunton Fire Department Edward W. Bridgham Cemetery and Park Board Oliver Moses 2d Hotel Lafayette Portland Worumbo Manufacturing Co Moses Oliver Moses Auburn Mr. Moses Henry Lounsbery New York Everett I. Blethen Benjamin Card Frank Merchants National Bank of Boston George B. Bacon Ripley Bacon Mr. Ripley Ellery Baker New York City Helen Shaughnessy Oliver Moses 3d Walter A. Gutmann Walter E. Plummer Herbert FB. Demuth James T. Lyons William J. Reid Ellery C. Weiderman Otto C. Stewich Harry Woodhouse Mabelle S. Nelson Grace P Hagan Thomas H. Riley, Jr Charles Littlefield Clarence Proctor

Bridge Tolls Increase Over November 1936

Traffic at the Carlton Bridge rose in November comparing 1937 to 1936 with 351 more cars and 87.55 dollars extra cash. The note shows totals for cash and tolls and includes a piece of local family travel mentioning Mr. and Mrs. George Nasi and daughter Elaine visiting Boston.

Carlton Bridge Ponca George Nasi Elaine

Cosmo Club Fair Delights Many At Yearly Christmas Sale

The Cosmopolitan club second annual Christmas fair and supper, led by Mrs. Leslie J. Wold, drew strong support. About 150 were served at the cafeteria supper while Beano drew 75 for the music drama. The greens table featured ornate centerpieces and trees, with a silvered wildflower centerpiece winning a prize. Numerous decorations, baked goods, jams, and handmade items were on display and sale. Local families and club members contributed and assisted in dining, crafts, and sales. Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Morgan visited Mrs. Rand’s home in Sanford after the event.

Leslie J. Wold Cosmopolitan Club Ruth H. Farnham Greens Garden Club Irene H. Ingalls Jane S Murphy Edmund A. Rothwell Carolyn D. Hall Eastland Portland Garden Department William Yule William L Skelton David S. Cogan Carl Y. Kennedy Mildred G Nichols Charles H. Frost Roscoe P. McFadden Mabel Harris William W. Dennison Fred R. FE. Dean Margaret Mullan Jennie P. Perkins Frank L. Staples Marcia Moulton Christine C. Curtus J. R. Andrews Bessie Mikels Parahaayi Paul G. Bagdikian Frank Davis Gardiner R. Dering Carl F. Pierce Lloyd E Steeves Clinton D. Wilson Edwin H. P. Lowell Christine C Curtis Eleanor P. Danforth Elizabeth B. Deering Ada Y. Greenblatt Helen E. Hartwell Dorothy Millike

Panel on Social Pressure at North Center PTA Meeting

Grace church parish house hosted a full Monday PTA panel on social pressure and drinking. Leaders urged parental guidance, discussed alcohol harms, and outlined plans for Christmas candy bags and future theatre productions.

Grace Church North Center P. T. A Joseph*i. Smith P. T. A. Creed Bird A. Shellenbarger Leroy F. Colby W. Percy Marks Walter M. Hill Edward A. Rowe Smith Colby Marks Joseph O. Purdue Gertrude J. Diggery Daniel Matter Joseph J. Smith Duncan H. Farrell

Congress Honors Grandson of Bath with Medal Gift

Dr. Earle B. Perkins Rutgers zoology professor and 1933-35 Byrd Antarctic expedition member received a Congressional Medal at Rutgers Club of New Brunswick November dinner. The award honors science achievements in polar exploration. Perkins chose Mayor Richardson to present. Also noted are Perkins' Rutgers years and upcoming marriage intentions in local notices.

Earle B. Perkins Rutgers University Richard FE. Byrd Rutgers Club New Brunswick N. J Perkins Edith C. Perkins Cox's Head Harry W. Smith Oakstreet New York Eit Rutgers Eines Ince Bowdoin Harvard University

Also Mentioned on This Page

Supt. Irvine Cosmo Club Alice F. Johnson Guy Crosby Jacob Smith Miriam W. Kimball Ardenne A. Stott Maine Federation of Women’s Clubs Bagdikian Edward A Cummings Amy A. Irish Lottie E. Wilson House Sewall Haskell Bath Municipal Court MR. Maxim Pocahontas Houghton Stilms Worumbo Company Bernard Morgan Mr. Morgan Fred Rand Mr. Rand Pearl Street Congress John W. Gilmore Paul Raymond Farley William R. Parley City Miss Bell Walter BE. Littledale Woodstock Fenton J. Moore Lilla A. Lewis Eben Moore Fliner F. Coombs Cherry Street Lovonia M. Coombs George H. Coombs
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