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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1930
Page
2
Local society reports cover socials at St Philip's Parish House and Bath exhibitors, Christmas sales by Organ Society and Dorcas club, church services, chorus season start, Lions Club meeting with Isola talk, Montsweag Baptist sale, and upcoming Christmas play Flat Lux at the Wiscasset Methodist church with multiple church activities listed.
A compact list shows several 1920s Fords and Chevrolets for sale with prices from 35 to 440 dollars. Descriptions note roadworthy condition, small mileage on one roadster, new tires on a 1928 Chevrolet, and a general claim of fair dealing and good value.
The Women’s Association of the Wiscasset Methodist church will hold a supper and sale on Thursday evening, Dec. 18 from five to seven at the church. Aprons quilts and small gifts will be available. At 7 o’clock, Heyt Monday Night at the Wiscasset Inn features Rev. William Dawes Veazie as guest speaker, with Riley promising jokes and entertainment. Tickets are available from Charter Night committee members for the big event aimed at a warm town welcome.
Lester Merrill visits brother W F Merrill. J P Hilton and wife visit son Fred Hilton in Brighton Massachusetts. C E Knight improves after illness. Richard Plumstead closes Dresden school to join Lincoln Academy. Rev E Freeman helps in Windsor revival. May Plumstead to Maine Central Institute Pittsfield. December weather mild with 50 shade 80 sun. J F L Cliffords fire loss over 400 with no insurance. Kindling Wood Mill workers gift 25 to Norman Waters who escaped fire in pants and stockings. Captain R J Rundlett returns from Portland. Notable changes at home during absence.
The December 9 1985 issue notes Fred Rines home from Boston and Carrie Blagdon serving holidays at H W Howes. Creamery exterior work speeds toward completion. Rev H I Holt returns from Bates College for vacation. Herman Fowles injured hand while chopping wood. Coal deliveries arrive for Vassalboro Woolen Mills and F D Southard via schooners C E Vanner and Levensaler with 128 and 220 tons respectively. Edith Jackson back from Lewiston Millinery work.
The funeral for Prof. James Plaisted Webber, longtime Phillips Exeter Academy faculty member, was held Wednesday at Grace Church at two o clock after a long illness. Rev. Charles M. Tubbs officiated with a large gathering and numerous floral tributes. Honorary pallbearers included Kenneth C. M. Sills, Frank W. Cushna, Laurence M. Crosbie, Hanson H Webster, Frederick E. Drake, and Dr. Fuller. Active pallbearers were John Shaw and Allan H. Ramsay.
West Bath Grange held Founder’s Day observances at the grange hall with strong attendance. Bertha Dunbar arranged a speaking program and singing opened the meeting. Members recalled historical milestones from 1867 1869 and 1930 noting growth and generational shifts in the order.
Notice to mariners announces a new airport facility named Port Columbus eight miles from Columbus city, encompassing 690 acres. The development marks a major airport expansion near the city.
The column lists greetings for the New Year and wishes for long happy days. It notes travels to Florida for the winter, residents visiting relatives, a U S Navy member on leave, and local engagements like a Christmas party by the Community club and Woolwich Farm Bureau. It also mentions wintering arrangements and upcoming services by the Woolwich Union for Christian Service.
Members gathered at the hail at pings Mae i Ruth home of Mrs Ella Adams to discuss the annual New Year's tree set for January 1 at Mrs Ernnest Carr’s residence. The Dec 13 meeting will be with Mrs S W Skelton.
Science teacher directs a two and a half week copper art project at Morse High School. Girls each paid 35 cents for copper bought in Bath. Items include lamps with wiring. costs cover copper and other materials. Names of pupils and itemized costs listed with each piece.
Mrs. Guy Crosby, part of a Gold Star Mothers group, shared details of a summer journey to France visiting sons' graves with Cosmopolitan club members. A silver tea is planned for December 21 and committee assignments for January were announced along with new member arrivals and meeting refreshments. Ralph Jewett of Westport Junction was in the city on business.
The Y M C A board met in a regular session with directors Sidney L. Eaton Edward Sewall Roger Skillings Arthur Sewall Frank Nichols Harry Morin William White Carroll Watson and William Perkins. Audits of treasurer general secretary and building trustees were reported in good order and pool and trust fund audits planned for next meeting. The annual financial statements for the year ending Nov 1 1930 were approved and a new set of trust fund books introduced. The nominating committee was formed to propose five directors for three year terms and one year officers and committees for one year. Requestes for gym use by Junior Hospital League Dec 31 and Sagadahoc Rod and Gun Jan 5 were granted. A vote of thanks was given to Mayor Harold P Small for a Clarion Junior radio donation and to bath laundry for towel service. The W C T U letter of thanks and Davenport trustees aid were acknowledged with letters to be written.
Five Bath dog owners facing hearings were discharged by Judge John J. Keegan at the plaintiff Hubert H. McCarty’s request. Several dogs resumed guarding mail routes Thursday, with some dogs trailing carriers appearing unusually quiet as the scene unfolded.
Perry Beals comes back from South Portland where he stayed with his sister Mrs Allen Pettengill due to the death of his sister Mrs Elizabeth Beals.
Mrs. S. W. Skeltom and Mrs. W. D. Rogers were Lewiston visitors Thursday, calling on local friends and viewing the town. They exchanged greetings with residents and toured nearby shops during their stay.
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