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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1938

Page

3

Millard takes post as pastor at First Congregational

The Rev. George E. Millard became pastor of the First Congregational church in Wiscasset on December 4 coming from Harvard Mass He studied at Colgate Divinity School and Andover Theological School and has held pastorates in New York and Vermont He is married with one son Bradley and is noted as a musician.

George E. Millard First Congregational Church Harvard Mass Millard Colgate Divinity School Rochester Andover Theological School Newton New York Vermont Rutland Carrington George C. Frye Co Portland Fannie Adams Union Street Woman's Club Pauline Carlisle Boothbay Harbor Charles L. Macurda Main Street William Bradford Alfred Dowling Rose of Sharon O. E Augusta New Jerusalem R. A. C Frank B. Adams King Lon Jewett Roy Dickinson Frank H. Gray Charles E. Cowley Charles H. Plumstead Sojurner Leon H. Grover Royal Arch Elden P. Munsey John Dickinson Benjamin H. Adams Harry D. Mosher Gough Lincoln County Memorial Hospital Damariscotta Frances Day Velma Dodge Bernice Blagdon Celia Rine Dorothy Frye Helen Gorham Louise Redennett Priscilla Campbell Louise Blagdon Zina H. Davis Brandon Harvey R. Pease Davis Katherine Farnham Edward V. Farnham St. Philip's Church Charles M. Tubbs Wilkie Collin Harlan Trott Boston William Elliot Federal Street Harry Beals Everett Jackson Middle Street Harry S. Lewis Rangeley Nathan Albee Albee Muriel Lewis Edith Gotchell Charles Kelley Providence R. I Patricia Ann St Joseph's Hospital Kelley Claire Lewis Sanford G. Lewis Summer Street Herbert Lorimer S. Lewis Bath Sanford Lewis Julia Lewis Effie J. Poole The Methodist Church Barbara Dow Walter Miete Arthur Durgin Waterville Ys Miete Fairfield Sanatorium Joseph H. Wells North Carolina

Bath Memorial hospital trustees thank Mrs Sewall for drive

Trustees praise Mrs Arthur Sewall 2d for leading a fund drive. 3000 dollars already given with 813 dollars more expected. Davenport estate also contributed a total of 5000 dollars this year. Staff proposes a consulting superintendent position possibly filled by Dr Herbert of Central Maine General Hospital. A clerical assistant for Miss Helen Downing is planned and switchboard improvements discussed. Emergency room light upgrade approved. ambulance entrance improvement completed.

Arthur Sewall Bath Memorial Hospital George P. Davenport Dr. Herbert Central Maine General Hospital Lewiston Helen V. Downing W. Dayton Hill Pres. Sewall Miss Downing

Central Church League Holds Annual Christmas Sale and Supper

Central Church League reported a highly successful Christmas sale and supper on Tuesday. The event featured decorated greens tables, fish pond, doll and candy tables, and a menu including chicken patties, peas, rolls, cake, pie, tea and coffee. Miss Virginia Jewett, a University of Maine sophomore, is recovering from appendicitis surgery at Bath Memorial Hospital.

Central Church League Leon B Pennell Kennelse William H Small Owen J. Ledyard Edmund P. Briggs Charles A Soule Adolph H. Ehlers Belle W. Welsh Perry L Thompson Archibald M. Main Marius H Pager Francis B. Hill Harold S Avery Albert S Noyes Elizabeth FE. Fuller Edwin M Fuller Charlotte F Pave Shirley M. Mank Eleanor M. Ferguson Rudolph C. McRae James T Bonney David L. Wilson Donald B. Wilson Dora L. Howard Leroy Dodge Arthur W King Reginald Stacy Harold Hodgkins Flora C. Bacon Martha A. Footie Hiram T Stevens George W. Dean George Grace Horace P. Morse Luther S. Thompson Leon B. Pennell Edward A. Cummings Ethel Blake Leonard M. Lord Gardiner R. Deering Leslie J. Wold Terrey Leonard Wetherbee Charles Oliver William E. Palmer Eben Dana Florence I. Sidelinger Edna Rice Virginia Jewett University of Maine Bath Memorial Hospital Miss Jewett Brian M. Jewett Westport

West Bath community notices and school fund drive

West Bath town items include Red Cross Roll Call results with 40 memberships and pupils at Lowell and Littlefield schools selling Christmas Health Seals. Local families host visitors, Morse high student Albert McAllister joins basketball squad, West Bath Grange sewing circle meets, and Farm Bureau planning session with county and home demonstration agents set for 1939.

Lowell Littlefield Alpha Booker Wilhelmina Gackenbach Bernice Carr Bath M. C. Gackenbach Charles Carr Fred Emmons Courtney E. Stover Daniel Clark Cooper's Mills James Brann Washington Albert McAllister Morse High School Westbrook West Bath James B. Lemont Everett G. Lemont Lula Herbert Edwin W. Hagegett

West Bath Grange Fair Held December Fourteenth

The West Bath Grange fair was chaired by Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Simpson with an executive committee led by Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Cavanaugh. Mrs. E Mason Wright oversaw supper assisted by several matrons, dining room by Mrs. Arthur Lemont, and card party by Mrs. James B Lemont and others. A new play by Bob Oliver was staged with Mrs. Charles B Doyle directing.

Herbert Simpson James B. Lemont Carrie Cary Charles W. Walsh, Jr Harold Freeman Bob Oliver Charles B. Doyle Charles T. Henderson Edwin W. Haggett David S. Henderson George D. Emero Joseph Day Harry Peterson Melvin L. Comeau Frea J. Rose Mercie E. MacFadden George R. Booker Hope Ward David Fields Helen Hartwell Arthur Lemont Edward Footer James B. Lemont, Jr Albert White William MccGlinchy Percy R. Waterman Leon M. Genthner Charles Genthner Grace M. Waterman Dorothy M. Waterman Everett G. Lemont

Huntoon Hill Grange Elects Officers for 1929

Huntoon Hill grange of Wiscasset held its election on December 6 with Alberta A. Boudin as Master and Forest Morris as Overseer. Other officers included Bernard Merry Lecturer Arthur Paquet and Parker Fowle Asst. Steward with Bertha Wright Chaplain Jesse F. White Treasurer Vinnie S. Quinnam Secretary Stanley Morris Gate Keeper Anna P. White Ceres Octavia S. Nute Flora Rose V. Hammond Elaine P. Dow Lady Asst. Steward Olive Dow Pianist Fred W. West Janitor. Plans are under way to install the officers elect at the first January meeting.

Huntoon Hill Wiscasset Alberta A. Boudin Forest Morris Bernard Merry Arthur Paquet Asot Parker Fowle Bertha Wright Jesse F. White Vinnie S. Quinnam Stanley Morris Ceres Anna P. White Pomona Octavia S. Nute Flora—Rose V. Hammond Lady Asst Elaine P. Dow Olive Dow Fred W. West

Brighton Baby Wins Grand Prize in Local Show

Marjorie Dawe, two, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph Dawe of Brighton Massachusetts, won the grand prize as best baby at a Brighton Baby Show. Mrs Dawe and her other daughter Dorothy entered the hall on a whim after seeing ads outside. A spectator predicted a prize and Marjorie proved the prophecy true. Mr Dawe works as a chauffeur for Mrs John H Hyde who is spending winter there.

Marjorie Dawe Ralph Dawe Brighton Mass Marjorie Mr. Dawe John H. Hyde

Mrs Emily Morgan and Madelyn Merrill to spend winter in St Petersburg

Mrs Emily Morgan and Mrs Madelyn Merrill will depart Saturday for St Petersburg Florida to pass the winter there. This marks the second winter in the South for Mrs Merrill.

Emily Morgan Madelyn Merrill St. Petersburg Fla South Merrill

Mrs James A Broom Returns From Portland Hospital Stay

Mrs James A Broom of 817 Middle Street has returned home after a week as a patient in Pavilion 3 at Maine General Hospital in Portland.

James A. Broom Middle Street Portland Pavilion 3 Maine General Hospital

McMann Chosen President of Western Maine Officials

Edward J. McMann of Shipping City was elected president of the Western Maine Board of Approved Basketball Officials at its annual meeting in Portland last week. Fellow officers include John Lee of Portland as vice president and Paul Flaherty of Portland as secretary treasurer, succeeding Harold H. Sampson. McMann starred at Morse High School and Kent’s Hill, with a long record as a gridiron and basketball official in the state.

Edward J. McMann Western Maine Board of Approved Eastland Portland Allan Spear Mr. McMann Morse High School Kents Hill

North End Riflem en Defeat Central Maine

North End Community Club rifle division scored 884 to defeat Central Maine Power Co. at the club range Thursday, moving within one win of the first half title in the 10 team league. Bath's Perleston Pert led with 180, while Edgar Oliver added 178 and CMP's Beck top-scored with 174.

North End Community Club Central Maine Power Co Lewiston Alden M. Gayton Post, A. L Bath Marksmen Richmond Bathites CMP Co Cercle Canadien Club Buckfield Lewiston Armory Range Perleston Pert Bath Edgar Oliver Invaders Beck

Ladies Auxiliary Officers Re-elected At Carroll Meeting

Mrs John W Gillispie was elected president Mrs Oscar J Tanguay vice president Mrs Cyril B Varney treasurer and Mrs Dwinal E Cornish secretary at a meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary No 801 to the National Association of Letter Carriers at the home of Mrs Oscar J Tanguay They were all re elected Mrs Frank I Wakefield added as a member A social hour followed Luncheon hosted by Mrs Cyril B Varney will entertain the Auxiliary Jan 4

John W. Gillispie Oscar J. Tanguay Cyril B. Varney Dwinal E. Cornish National Association of Wesley Street Frank I. Wakefield Cummings Street

Grange Evening Features Degrees and Harvest Supper

After a regular session of the Woolwich Grange Tuesday night, the third and fourth degrees were conferred on six candidates. A harvest supper followed, with dancing to close the evening. The next meeting is set for Wednesday night.

Woolwich Grange Robson Board of Highways and Sewers

New Armory Construction Details Advance In Boston

The article describes a new armory under construction with 26 concrete piers on ledge, a 3 inch drainage system, birch flooring, steel ceilings, and a 10000 foot heating system from an H P Smith boiler. Roofs feature asbestos shingles on the main armory and tarred flat roof over the officers wing.

Boston H. P. Smith

Wise Owl Troop No. 3 Girl Scouts Meet at YMCA

Wise Owl Troop No 3 met Tuesday afternoon at the YMCA rooms with Mrs Charles M Sawyer in charge in Mrs W S Voorhees absence. The group formed a circle, took attendance, rehearsed Christmas carols with Linna Marie Purdue at the piano and closed with taps. Health seals booth tasks assigned for Friday Mary Morse Frances Flaherty Saturday 9 12 Dorothy Maas Betty Small 12 3 Shirley Parshley Martha Pratt 3 6 Betty Small Louise Sullivan

Wise Owl Y.M.C.A W. S. Voorhees New York Charles M. Sawyer Linna Marie Purdue Health Seals Mary Morse Frances Flaherty Dorothy Maas Betty Small Shirley Parshley Martha Pratt Louise Sullivan

Robinson Cameron Marriage Returns

Returns from North Bath and 797 High street show Joseph Albert Robinson son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Robinson and Katherine Isabel Cameron daughter of Mr and Mrs James E Cameron wed on December 10 in Wiscasset by Alvin W Keirstead notary public.

Joseph Albert Robinson Joseph Robinson North Bath Katherine Isabel Cameron James E. Cameron High Street Gilmore Wiscasset Alvin W. Keirstead

City Club Event and Local Community Notices

Several community items appear including a Cosmopolitan Garden club bridge tea at Mrs Sumner Sewalls for clothing for poor children with gifts and prepared lists, plus bus fare changes due to weather and new club house opening by Good Will Woolwich. Also construction at Bath Box Co housing project and court actions in local municipal court.

Cosmopolitan Garden Club Sumner Sewall Arthur Murphy Sebasco Gardiner R. Deering Leon Doyle Justus H. Miller Bath Box Co Palmer Field Academy Street

Christmas Party at Daughters of Isabella Hall

The Daughters of Isabella held a Tuesday Christmas party led by Mrs. Margaret Flaherty as Santa with gifts from two decorated trees. Mrs. Dora Collins assisted. gifts were given to Mrs. Anne Perry and Mrs. Barbara Cowin. A buffet of ice cream and cake followed, with music by Mrs. Dora Collins at the piano.

Daughters of Isabella Hall Margaret Flaherty Santa Claus Dora Collins Anne Perry Barbara Cowin Jennie M. Allen Nora McLaughlin Corinne Hayes Mary Peters Mary Murphy Marie Hamblett Alice Clappison Delia Moody

Oliver Guests Visit Quincy Friends and College Plans

Winnegance Mr and Mrs Frank Oliver of Quincy Mass spent the weekend with Mrs Oliver s sister Mrs Sherman Morse returning Sunday evening Also Mrs Elmer Lufkin who lives with the Morses will spend the winter with the Olivers Miss Mary Nickerson of Bath a senior at Nassan College Springvale chaired the program committee for the annual secretarial dance held in the college gymnasium Saturday evening.

Frank Oliver Quincy Mass Mrs. Oliver Sherman Morse Elmer Lufkin Mrs. Morse Mary Nickerson Bath Nassan College Springvale

Concert at Corliss Street Church Draws Capacity Audience

A large crowd attended the Young People's Society concert at Corliss Street church to raise funds for church music. Fifty dollars was collected. Ruth L. Clark chaired the event with help from Mrs. Fred Cary. Featured performers included Mrs. Fred K. Sturtevant soprano, organist Mrs. Carl E. Albee, harpist Francis S. McPherson, with a program of songs and classical pieces. Corsages were given to key workers. decorations included chrysanthemums from Kennebec Greenhouses.

Young People’s Society Corliss Street Church Ruth L. Clark Fred Cary Fred K. Sturtevant Carl E. Albee Francis S. McPherson Silas E. Plant Raymond M. Watson Frank P. Sylvester, Jr Lillian M. Clark Isabelle T. Kennedy Olive M. Seavey L. Estelle McCabe Frank P. Sylvester Frederick P. Moffatt

West Bath Grange plans activities and events

West Bath Grange held a meeting Monday night to announce a Jan. 12 Prairie Rangers event in Lewiston with an entertainment and dance. An amateur show, under Edgar D Leavitt, and a children’s party with a Christmas tree and gift exchange were planned for Dec 26. A misc program is set for Dec 19 with a large turnout.

West Fred K. Sturtevant Charles W. Walsh, Jr Edgar D. Leavitt Arthur Lemont Ganx Russell Kenney Grace Waterman E. W. Haggett

Nequasset Farm Bureau Holds Annual Meeting

Mrs Henry T Dubar was elected chairwoman with Mrs John W Brown as vice chairwoman and Mrs Garrett J Galvin as secretary and treasurer at the Nequasset Farm Bureau annual meeting held in the Nequasset Congregational church. A calendar for 1939 was set and reports given. Mary Wright demonstrated gift wrapping, and 26 members attended dinner.

Henry T. Dubar John W. Brown Garrett J. Galvin Earl L Ryan Clifford H. Guptil Fred Thompson Nequasset Farm Bureau Nequasset Congregational Church Ryan's Mary Wright John C. Gilmore Percy C Bailey Altog P. Reed Franklin R. Bailey

Day's Ferry Club Holds Annual Meeting

Herbert A. Munsey was elected president and Mrs. Albion L. Corliss vice president at the Day's Ferry Community Club annual meeting held Saturday evening at the Reed home. Suzel Howard became secretary with Lola M. Day as treasurer, and flower committee members were named. Representatives to the Woolwich Union for Christian Service were chosen as Mrs. Suzel Howard and Herbert A. Munsey. Annual reports were read and attendance was good.

Montsweag Cheerio Club Fred Soule Bernard Bailey Wiscasset Road Woolwich Grange Day's Ferry J. W. Reed Robert Stinson Bath Memorial Hospital Good Will Club Nequasset Vestry Ethel Bailey Bernice Bailey Mae Gilmore Ruth Dubar Alice Galvin Earl Ryan Nequasset Harry Bartlett Berlin N. H 3Evall Dickinson Wiscasset Harry Fitch Sagadahoc Ferry Woolwich Union For Christian Service Union Fred Rice Sagadahoc Day’s Ferry Congregational Church Earl Dow J. V. Hunnewell Margaret Adams Herbert A. Munsey Albion L. Corliss Suzel Howard Amiss Lola

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