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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1931

Page

5

Farmhouse Fire Destroys McKeene Home Near Reed Road

A 2 1/2 story farm house owned by Wilbur G. McKeene on Reed road five miles from the village burned in the early hours after a chimney fire earlier in the evening. Mrs. McKeene and others escaped. a 90 year old boarder lost all possessions. Firemen faced a fast blaze as a roof collapsed and outbuildings were destroyed. minor injuries reported for residents and no major insurance.

Wilbur G. McKeene Reed Road Richmond Fire Department Alvira Kenniston McKeen Elizabeth Reed Kimball Street Wilbur McKeen William Dingley Brunswick Road Capital Transportation Co Boston Gardiner Leonard Spruce Street

Georgetown Notes on Local Visits and Church Activities

Mrs Bessie Pinkham and daughter Sarah of Augusta visited Georgetown and Charles Lewis of Five Islands visited his daughter Mrs Harry Heald. The First Baptist Working League will suspend meetings until after the holidays with the annual meeting and officer election set for January 5. The league held a Christmas sale and supper raising a good sum with fancy articles towels aprons and candy. The Christian Endeavor meeting at the First Baptist church was led by Deacon W O Oliver. The new West bridge near completion excluding aluminum painting to be finished in spring. The pastor's sermons titled The First Christmas Message and The Names of Jesus are noted for Sunday services.

George Wilson Lawrence Bond Maine Kennebec Charles B. Day Charles W. Bickford Lewiston Bickford Fank L. Gardner Eben Ham H. G. Foss Auburn Day Boston Somerset Hotel Columbus Avenue Earl B. Preble Richmond J. E. Mosher Gardiner Motor Warren Peacock Gardiner Henry Downing Dresden Bert Reed Henry Groves H. L. Tarr Freeport Harry Tarr Dorothy Stewart Reymond—Libby Arthur Randall Portland F. C. Clark Lynn Richardson Bath Roy Gilpatrick Charles Grondin Augusta Charles James Emerson Lane Post American Legion Bathpest Richmond Corner Methodist Baptists Charles Sinden George Coughlin United States Mail Ada Odiorne Fogg Maine General Hospital Maine Hotel Association S. Stanley Card Gloucester Mass Frank Reynolds Providence R. I A. J. Nagle Bessie Pinkham Sarah Charles Lewis Five Islands Harry Heald Working League William A. Todd T. N. Williams West Georgetown Waltham Gilbert Ginnell Alonzo Hunt Nancy Davis Hyde Park Sarah McKenney Dorchester Diamont Robinhood Atlantic City Working League of the First Baptist Church Mina Hinckley Massachusetts Sumner Mains E. B. Billings New York Roland Hamilton W. A. Todd Maude Thayer Westbrook Seminary W. O. Oliver Jennie Todd West Georgecwn Lisbon Arthur L. Todd New West Bridge Christian Endeavor Meeting First Baptist Church Sanford Mitchell Winchester T. M. Hagan Jesus Grange Hall C. H. Minehen Lincoln Campbell C. W. Nocton D. L. Howard A. L. Marr Oscar Snowman W. E. Reid F. P. Carr T. E. Cromwell Charles Pinkham H. Rittall Gilbert Lewis Georgetown Islands P. B. Savage L. H. Rowe D. R. Stevens Everett and Linnoll Stevens Sadie Aid Ellsworth Pinkham J. P. Davis Port Miss Hope Berry Hershel Dickey A. E. Holland George Power Edith Marr C. A. MacMahan G. W. Moulten J. G. Stevens Hartley Harley Lincoln Campbell and Son Leon Williams Alfred Rowe Brunswick Hospital Chesur MacMahans

Eighth Grade Pupils Stage Christmas Entertainment

Eighth grade pupils at Central grammar school presented a Christmas program for parents and friends with an admission that funded Christmas dinners for the needy. Miss Doris Dyer supervised the event with readings, recitations, solos, and a violin duet performed by named students and a chorus of classmates.

Central Grammar School Doris Dyer The Santa Claus Land Dorothy Farley Elizabeth Brackley Benny Margaret Gallagher Dorothy Anlcker Chaning Shorey Pauline Robbins Walter Rogers Ronald Oulton Janet Bridgham Kathleen Pepper Joe Ruth Brown

Patrol Boat Aurora Completes Trial Run At Sea

Coast Guard patrol boat Aurora reached 16.4 knots on a four mile buoyed course off Seguin during her trial. The vessel performed well in slow speed tests including anchor steering and engine reviews. A noon luncheon was hosted by Carroll Watson of Bath Iron Works. Delivery is contractually due by December 24 with turnover to the government expected days earlier.

Coast Guard Aurora Seguin Carroll Watson Bath Iron Works Corp

Universalist church forms ministerial cabinet

After Sunday service the Universalist church organized a minister’s cabinet with Oli ver Moses as chairman Rev Edward E lis as member Mrs Charles F Rideout Mrs Amos Perry as press correspondent Arthur B Scott Miss Rachel Nichols Miss Car fe Shaw secretary Mrs Harry P Bridge Mr and Mrs Dwinal E Cornish and Edward D True named to the body A meeting is planned for the latter part of this week at Mrs Perry’s home 32 Summer Street.

Universalist Church Oliver Moses Edward Elis Charles F. Rideout Amos ‘Perry Prees Arthur B. Scott Rachel Nichols Carfe Shaw Harry P. Bridge Dwinal E. Cornish Edward D. True

Five Islands Ladies Plan Grange Hall Sale and Bake

Five Islands Ladies' aid schedules a sale of fancy articles and aprons at the grange hall on Thursday evening with cake and ice cream available. The item notes various local residents visiting, illness, and events around Five Islands and Bath during the week.

Maine Women’s Club Meet in New York

The Maine Women’s Club of New York sends holiday greetings to Maine friends and home folks. The group meets monthly at the Hotel McAlpin, with Emma Irish as president and a December program featuring Maine talent. A January Presidents Day is planned with various members assisting.

New York Bath’ Buenenuee Maine Women's Club of Mainiacs Metropolis Maine Prosperity Street McAlpin Emma E. Irish Marguerite H.rogers Ralph W. Emerson Walter E. Matthews Ivan B. Willis Mabel Duncan Leroy S. Thwing Anne Lincoln Leonard Marks Marie Stillwell Josu Bambino al O Christ Child William Sanford Whso Schumann Liszt Mabelle Moore Bethlehem Charce Herman F. Vas Ways and Means

Poultry and Egg Market Listing in Portland Me

Middle St. Poultry and Egg Co located at 56 Middle Street in Portland Maine operates a local market. The notice identifies this business by name full address and street location without additional details.

Middle St. Poultry & Egg Co Middle St. Portland, Me

Sisters of Mercy Celebrate Centenary in Portland

Sisters of Mercy joined a Portland centenary program led by Sister Mary Bernadine and others from St Mary's in observance of their founder Catherine McAuley. The event featured Mass at St Joseph's convent with Bishop Murray, recounts the order's expansion from Dublin to Maine and notes Mary Mullen's burial in Portland after 64 years of service.

Mary Bernadine Mary Chresentia Mary Gonzaga St. Mary's Convent Portland Sisters of Mercy St. Joseph's Convent Meatherhouse John Gregor Murray Catherine McAuley Sisters of Presentation United States Mercy Xavier Warde Pittsburg West New England Providence Hartford Manchester Bacon Bangor St. Xavier's Academy Maine Children of Mary Our Lady of Mercy St. Mary's School Matilda Hilda Alice Benedict Biddeford Mary Vincent Mary Delphine Mary Amnabalis Mary Alexis Archie D. Gillis St. Mary's Church Martin O'Toole Catholic Institute of Portland Timothy C. Maney Old Town Pleasant Point Pasamaquoddy Bay Dana's Point Schoodie Lakes Madigan Memorial Hospital Houston Queen's Hospital Mary Margaret Mullen Sister of Mother Warde Ireland

Vandals Loot and Smash Coin-Operated Machines

Five coin-accepting vending machines found smashed near Campbell's Pond and one near Blind Cressing, with thieves placing the units outside stores to steal coins after vandalizing them. The sheriff and police pursue the case as more machines are recovered in the woods. Additionally, Harold T. Pulsifer spoke at the Pejepscot Historical Society meeting about Maine’s coast, local history, and his book Gary of the Dawn.

Elect Campbell's Pond Blind Cressing Pejepsest Historical Society Harold T. Pulsifer Maine

Bath’s Cheerful District Lights Up for Christmas Joy

Bath displays a gayer, brighter mercantile district as 1500 incandescents illuminate Front and Center streets. The city marks the 40th anniversary of electric street lighting with city hall and Rotary club tree illuminations, funded by over three dozen merchants and professionals.

Bath City Hall Rotary Club Old City Hall Arthur's Lunch Bath Department Store Bath Dye Works Bath National Bank Bath Savings Institution Bath Trust Co Misses Belanger W. E. Chase Co George A. Churchill C. W. Clifford Colby’s Colonial Cafe Columbia Hotel Grace Cunningham R. W. Conforth Co. Cyr's Market John J. Desmond Co James B. Drake & Sons Edna Mae First National Bank Joseph Charles Footer & Sons Freeman's Gibbons Coal Co

French Society Branch Organized in Bath

A branch of Societe Acadienne d Amerique was formed in St Marys parish house on Nov 16. By Nov 30 meetings put membership at about 30 with Neal Comeau of Lynn Mass as organizer. Cambridge Mass is home office. 1931 32 officers are listed and new members urged to join.

Societe Acadienne d'Amerique St. Mary’s Neal Comeau Lynn Mass Cambridge Societe Acadienne d Amerique Mary R. Gallant John Frere Gilbert Arsenault Rosalin Babine Marie Gallant Marguerite Gallant Maxime Gallant Marguerite Arsenault Manuel Gallant Felix Gallant Gladys Comeau

Joint Meeting Planned by Post and Auxiliary

Auxiliary to Roland Smith post will hold a joint meeting with the post on the evening of December 29 at the Legion building. A Christmas tree and joke presents will be exchanged. A committee led by Mrs. Karcher Jackson and others will supervise the tree and the supper service.

Roland Smith Legion Karcher Jackson Roscoe Shaw John Crosby Freeman Trott Edward J. Murphy Evelyn Snow Margaret Nelson John Hart Guy Crosby Gardiner Rogis Perry Thompson

Dromore Farm Bureau Holds All Day Leather Work Session

Dromore Farm Bureau conducted an all day session at Dromore Grange Hall on Wednesday to finish articles of tooled leather under the direction of Mrs. Percy Marston and Mrs. Fred Brown. Dinner was hosted by several members. Mrs. Raymond Campbell presided. Postmaster William C. Libbey received a gold travelling clock from fellow Belfast post office workers after eight years in service.

Dromore Farm Bureau Dromore Grange Hall Percy Marston Nequasset Farm Bureau Fred Brown West Bath Farm Bureau Arthur Mayo Frank Hodgdon Robert Manon Robert Metcalf Raymond Campbell Emma Perry William C. Libbey Belfast

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