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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1939
Page
5
Richmond basketball team adapts to Coach Walker’s system with Penk Gutou and young prospects Des an Mctheabey and Billy showing rapid gains. They opened with a defeat to a strong Alumni squad but impressed with an exhibition. Friday night game and club event at the Townsend club follow a recent home visit by Mrs. Woodberry.
Mina Floyd was elected Master of Enterprise Grange in Richmond at its annual meeting Tuesday night last week. Officers include Chester Foster Overseer Paul Batchelder Steward Donald Grant Gate keeper Heler Bishop Lecturer Ethel Rankins Chaplain Léon Batchelder Treasurer Italy Mansir Secretary Dora Marriner Ceres Pomona Hazel Brown Flora Emily Grant Assistant Steward Clarence Morrill Lady Assistant Steward Emily Morrill and executive committee Rebecca Rogers.
Sagadahoc grange meeting in Bowdoin with Progressive grange of Richmond Corner held Saturday. illness kept many officers away so annual election postponed to next Saturday. Third and fourth degrees to be worked then. Lewiston high school students seek clarity on Alton L. Robinson's role as music supervisor and continuation of prior choral programs.
Virgil Burnham’s photo of a pre Civil War York garrison house is shown at the Biddeford and Saco Camera Club exhibit at the McArth Art Center and is noted as significant to county residents as the town’s sole surviving building.
Funeral services were held at the Bowdoin home with Rev. Marshall Powers officiating. Bearers included Paul Lane, John Niles, Sidney Libby, and Rosie. Interment followed at Cornish. Out of town relatives came from New York City, New Jersey, Kezar Falls, Limington, Rangeley, Washington DC, Bartlett New Hampshire, and more. The Bowdoinham community also notes a Ladies Aid turkey dinner and a forthcoming engagement announcement for Marion Curtis to Charles Briggs Downer Jr.
The Philathea class re elected all officers at a Monday gathering at 20 Robbins street. Officers are Mrs. F Arthur Berry president, Mrs. Steven H Bracey vice president, Mrs. Dwinal E Cornish secretary, and Miss Velmar Cornish treasurer.
A balance of 1701.60 in Morse High School Activities Association accounts was read at the Board of Education meeting. Balances cover General fund athletic balance M club Student Council Dramatic club Latin club Mentor paper Senior class Junior class Sophomore class Manual Arts club French club Commercial club Home Economics club Music club.
Charles S Morse a 30 year old machinist of Russell Street was hurt at the Hyde Windlass Co plant after an overhead electric hoist chain failed. He received head shoulder arm and side injuries but is listed comfortably at Memorial Hospital.
A fragmentary report from Farmingdale notes Wilder Purdy of Northern Avenue claims a successful hunt in Ken County. The record references a pound doe shot near Dresden on Thanksgiving Day at 4 40 PM marking the end of the current season.
The Working League of the Georgetown Baptist church held a Christmas article sale and supper Tuesday evening. A modest turnout enjoyed baked beans bread and pie while committees led kitchen dining and coffee service. Out-of-town visitors included the Deerin and Jackson couples from Bath.
Linwood Haynes was selected as scoutmaster for a newly organized YMCA Boy Scouts unit. A Colby College graduate and local businessman, he brings coaching, athletic, and YMCA experience to the post. Enrollment for the 32-member troop is open to boys 12 and older, urged to register promptly.
Mrs. William B Campbell of Arrowsic sent a 25.30 money order to the Helsinki Finnish Red Cross with a note that gifts come from Bath Maine citizens. Boxes in Bath business districts will reopen next week for further donations. clothing pickups are arranged by calling Mrs Campbell. Her brother in Finland has five sons serving in the Finnish army.
The Lewiston Public Works Department reviews alterations to the lower floor room to move the bench to one end and shrink the bar enclosure to boost capacity for public meetings. Lewiston water supply weakened by high wind at Lake Auburn and poor intake screening.
Judge Dunton ruled on numerous matters in the Sagadahoc probate court during the December term second session. The docket included the appointment of Carrie C. Adams executrix of Marcellus W. Adams with no bond and multiple filed wills, administrations, inventories, and first and final accounts for estates in Bath Richmond Bowdoinham and Georgetown.
An AP photo shows three wives of Washington newspaper men as guests of Mrs. Roosevelt during a Gridiron club dinner. One is Mrs. Edwin D. Canham, formerly Thelma Hart of North Truro Massachusetts, wife of the Auburn man leading the Christian Science Monitor's Washington bureau. The trio dressed as jockeys in a skit lampooning presidential candidates.
E. J. Martineau, a former Navy radio operator from Lewiston, received an American Radio League certificate of excellent performance for establishing two way communication with every state in the Union.
A festive men’s shop. Boxing and boxed gifts include Arrow Ritz shirts neckwear ties robes and sleepwear. Includes prices from 15c to 7.95 with broadcloth pajamas and all wool outerwear. Also features boys wear and a full line of men’s and boys’ footwear at low prices.
The Christmas Sale by the Women's Auxiliary at the Five Islands library hall drew many patrons. Miss Madeline Berry chaired. candy table leaders included Mrs. Orville Rowe and others. A Christmas concert was rehearsed for Christmas night at the church under the Good Neighbor club. Various local residents and visitors were noted at multiple events and gatherings.
The Cosmopolitan Garden club announces its annual Christmas party for needy children on December 21 at the club house. Children aged 3 or 4 to 12 will be invited, with each member buying a toy or useful gift for one or more children.
H M Rogers contractor owner of a Winnegance saw mill donates slabwood to the YMCA. Hi Y club members will use the material to furnish a cabin like club room in the YMCA basement. The project supports high school boys in Christian character building with a nationwide Hi Y movement boasting over 2500000 members in 6000 clubs.
Bowdoin debaters meet Maine University on Thursday in Hubbard hall. The Twig by Charles Mergandahl Jr. debuts Friday in Memorial hall at 8 15. Rev. Cadigan speaks Sunday at chapel. carol sung by choir. Christmas house parties begin Monday. carol service Tuesday. Alliance Francaise meets Sunday for an address by Prof. Bruneau. French engravings on display in Walker Art building.
Oscar R. Adams, 92, retired tailor of the Chase block Bath, died Monday night at his home 46 Western Avenue after 65 years in business. Survived by daughter Mrs. William M. Adams, two grandsons Harold L. Adams and Oscar S. Adams, three great grandchildren Bobby, Betty and Barbara Adams, a niece Mrs. Warren Hawley, a nephew Harold Goddard, and a cousin Mrs. Clarence O. Purinton. He is noted among Bath’s veteran businessmen alongside Charles W. Clifford and Harry E. Stetson.
Mrs Addie Harris 92 died Friday in Riverdale N Y after a month long illness. Born April 27 1847 in Wiscasset she was daughter of Benjamin and Ruth Bailey. She lived in New York City before moving to South Yonkers in 1913 and Riverdale eight years later. She married Samuel W Harris in 1867. he died in 1905. Survived by daughter Emma Bryant Riverdale and son George M Harris Belmont Mass. Burial Laurel Hill Fitchburg Massachusetts.
Artell Hayward a retired farmer aged 79 died Tuesday at the home of his daughter Mrs Harold B Leeman in Rockland He was born in Alna son of Israel and Margaret Trask Hayward lived in Woolwich for many years Funeral Saturday at two at Mrs Leeman’s Barley Neck road Woolwich Burial in Riverside cemetery Day's Ferry Friends asked to omit flowers
Mrs. Sarah W. Wilson 68 wife of Albert H. Wilson of Bunganue and daughter of the late David and Lucy Jewett of Georgetown died Monday at the Maine Eye and Ear Infirmary Portland. She lived in Brunswick about 50 years and leaves her husband a son Lawrence of Bunganue a daughter Mrs Frank Kendrick of Brunswick a brother Thomas Jewett of Freeport a sister Mrs Mabel Watt of Bath. She celebrated her golden wedding anniversary Sept 24 and was a member of Topsham Grange.
Charles B. Farrar a former Bath resident and store clerk at Bath Tron Works died Tuesday at his son William B. Farrar’s home in Brunswick. He was born in Searsmont and moved to Brunswick twelve years ago. He leaves a daughter Miss Irma C. Farrar and a son. Funeral Friday at 11 at his son’s home with Dr. Thompson E. Ashby officiating. Burial in Belfast.
Frank P. Leavitt 83 longtime street railway conductor who helped bring Boston its first Forest Hills trolley 47 years ago died of a heart attack at his home. A Maine farmer known for berry crops he ran a roadside stand for summer tourists. Born in Augusta to Palmer and Etta H Seekins Leavitt he worked in Bos ton area railroading before returning to Maine to farm in Wiscasset and Dresden before settling in Phippsburg. He leaves wife three daughters Mrs Arthur Bean Mrs William Boothby Mrs Florence Houdlette and son Vernon Leavitt.
Mrs. Alice D Young 83 widow of James B Young died Thursday night after a long illness at her home 345 Front street. Born in East Vassalboro she moved to Bath 50 years ago this month after marrying June 28 1882 in Augusta then lived in Bismarck North Dakota four years before returning to Augusta and settling in Bath December 1889. She was a Grace Episcopal church member and is survived by a daughter Mrs Benjamin Haggett of East Orange New Jersey a son Donald D Young Bath City Treasurer and Collector and a grandson Benjamin Haggett Jr.
Mrs Martha Harrington wife of Fred Harrington died Saturday at her Roslindale home after a year of ill health. She lived in Bath previously at 276 Washington street until moving to Roslindale about 12 years ago. Survived by husband two daughters Mrs Oscar Wright North Bath and Miss Katherine Harrington RN at home and one grandson Chester A Wright Interment was in Bath.
Oscar R. Adams a veteran retired tailor died Monday night after a brief illness. His funeral was held Wednesday at 2 30 p m at his home 46 Western avenue with Rev Charles M Tubbs of Gracechurch officiating. Bearers included his son in law William M Adams and grandsons Harold L Adams Oscar S Adams Benjamin Adams Daniel Adams and Warren F Hawley. Burial followed at Oak Grove.
The funeral of Frank P. Leavitt of Phippsburg, once a Boston street railroad conductor and later a fruit grower, was held Tuesday at 2 PM at Fred S. Curtis funeral home. Rev. Charles M. Tubbs officiated. bearers included Vernon Leavitt, Everett Leavitt, Alfred Simpson, and Milton Simpson. Burial followed in Forest Hill cemetery, Dresden.
The funeral for Mrs Martha J Harrington wife of Fred W Harrington formerly of Bath was held Tuesday afternoon at two in her home 1035 South Street Roslindale Massachusetts after a yearlong illness She died Saturday morning The body was cremated at Forest Hills crematory Her ashes were brought to Bath for burial in Oak Grove
The funeral for Mrs. Alice D. Young who died Thursday night was held Saturday at 1 30 P M at the home of her son City Treasurer Donald D Young 345 Front Street Rev C M Tubbs officiated Bearers were Mark A Jackson Earl P Cahoon Harry H Watson and Forrest C Legard Burial took place in Augusta
Mrs Frank Pero to host Auxiliary of the Community club Thursday afternoon. The Squaw club meets Friday evening with Mrs Frank Pero. A icy causeway leads to a crash damaging four posts and another vehicle causes a single post damage. Christmas tree cutting to end in about ten days with final carload of Washington county firs shipped for Christmas trade. The region reports fair output despite substantial land being cut over yearly.
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