Christmas greetings and outlook from Bath Independent
Fifty years after his first Christmas greeting, the Bath Independent editor reflects on changes in Bath from wood to steel shipbuilding and progress. He honors subscribers from fifty years ago and urges gratitude for prosperity, charity for the less fortunate, and a peaceful Christmas. A local note mentions Garner's presidential bid and opposition to a Roosevelt third term, while Salvation Army Christmas funds lag behind the previous year. Christmas wishes conclude with a call to help children and ensure no child is left unmet in Bath.
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The
Independent
Charles D. Clarke
Bath
Sagadahoc
Garner For President Club
Roosevelt
Garner
Salvation Army
Front Street stores in Bath show renewed growth and occupancy
Improvements along Front Street Bath between Elm and Summer Streets reflect revived business activity as spaces fill with tenants near the Uptown theatre. The Bath Y M C A swimming pool fund seeks further donations to finish the project, with portions already raised and more gifts needed for youth access.
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Front Street
Elm
Summer Streets
Bath
Uptown Theatre
Santa Claus
Bath Y. M.C. A
Christmas Party At Hospital Guild Held
Mrs Arthur Sew led a Santa Claus gift exchange at the hospital guild meeting with Mrs Albert McMann presiding. Devotions by Mrs Charles M Tubbs opened the session, and the secretary and treasurer reported receipts of 31 dollars from a card party. A nominating committee was named for Jan 11 Game night, with entertainment by pupil nurses Miss Mary MacMillan and Miss Eilene Dauphine and piano by Miss Florence MacPartland. Refreshments were served by committee members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Seaghor
Arthur Sewat
Santa Claus
Albert McMann
Guild
Charles M. Tubbs
Stewart H. Day
Stella Dolloff
Alfred P. McCabe
Ernest G. Rogers
William 8. Blair
Seth S. Mullin
Non-Ferrous Metals Lecture Opens Bath Iron Works Forum
An audience of over 100 heard 8 J Slater of Air Reduction Sales Co lecture on non ferrous metals at Morse High School in the Bath Iron Works Forum season 1939 40. He illustrated flame descaling with acetylene and answered questions on brazing copper and galvanized pipe. Future Forum talks will feature International Nickel Co General Electric Co and Westinghouse with films and speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Slater
Air Reduction Sales Co
Morse High School
Bath Iron Works Forum
Slater
John Osborn
Pusey- Jones Shipbuilding Corp
Wilmington
Del
International Nickel Co
General Electric Co
Westinghouse
Governor Barrows Honors Bath Lodge Elks Visit
Gov. Lewis O. Barrows, Augusta Elks member, attended Bath Lodge’s annual inspection as Walter S. Spaulding Jr. led the district delegation. The governor spoke on Elks charities during supper and noted Bath Lodge’s record membership and flourishing state. The program was led by Walter L. Whitney Edward N. Hartnett and Exalted Ruler D. Joseph Doyle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis O. Barrows
Augusta Lodge of Elks
Bath Lodge
Walter S. Spaulding, Jr
Portland
Grand West
Elkhom
Spaulding
Walter L. Whitney
Edward N. Hartnett
D. Joseph Doyle
No Sardines Question At Elks Supper
Gov. Lewis O Barrows acted as waiter at Bath Lodge of Elks during a supper before the lodge inspection. Joseph Couture one of the staff joked What no sardines The governor replied I think we should do the serving. Skowhegan Independent Reporter has been taken over by three composing room staff after owners relinquished for business reasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis O. Barrows
Bath
Mr. Couture
Skowhegan
Independent Reporter
Maine
Carl Opens Modern Front Street Store in Bath Maine
Carl O Anderson opens a new up to date drug and variety store at Front and Elm Streets Bath featuring a semi open prescription department a full soda fountain and cosmetics department. Registered pharmacist Ralph S Varney and staff will serve customers with extended hours and free parking at Cities Service station across Front Street.
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Carl's
Front
Elm Streets
Carl O. Anderson
Maine
Anderson
Bath
Charles L. Anderson
Milliken Regiment
Maine Pharmaceutical Association
Ralph S. Varney
Brunswick
Dorchester
Mass
Varney
Massachusetts
Var
Squibbs
Cities Service Station
Front Street
Hospital Trustees Mull Union With Maine Service
Trustees of Memorial Hospital debated joining the Associated Hospital Service of Maine. Benefits cited include guaranteed payment to the hospital and coverage for operating room and services over weeks. A committee of George Baer Connard Ralph G Stetson and Edwin R Andrews with President Sewall was appointed to study the proposal and report at the January 10 meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Hospital
Associated Hospital Service of
Maine
George Baer Connard
Ralph G. Stetson
Edwin R. Andrews
Pres. Sewall
White Ribboners Plan Dollar Social Fundraiser
The Women's Christian Temperance Union approves a Dollar Social to be held February 20 at the Nazarene parsonage in Russell Street during the monthly meeting. Members will bring a dollar and share earnings in rhyme to benefit the Frances E Willard Educational Fund. A combined social and business meeting is set for January 9 at Nellie Browns home with Elizabeth Trott in charge.
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W.C.T.U
Nazarene Parsonage
Russell Street
Frances E. Willard
Nellie Brown
Deering Street
Elizabeth Trott
Minnie French
Trott
Mary Pratt
Philathea class to plan Christmas tree event at Corliss Street church
Plans were made for a Christmas tree by the Philathea class at Corliss Street church school. A concert under Mrs. Frederick P. Moffatt was to be held Saturday December 23 during a quarterly supper. Committee includes Raymond M. Watson and Miss Lillian M. Clark. A white Christmas observance was planned for Sunday evening December 24 with a supper served by Mrs. Moffatt and Mrs. Harold S. Walker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick P. Moffatt
Corliss Street Church
Raymond M. Watson
W. W. Chaney
Lillian M. Clark
Free Will Workers Tacks Puffs Wednesday at Corliss Street Church
Free Will Workers of Corliss Street church tacked six puffs during a Wednesday vestry meeting. They have tacked 56 quilts this year and voted to send a Christmas basket to a shut-in plus a church expense gift. The group planned no meetings until Jan 3 with a 4 p.m. vestry business meeting. Outgoing officers Walker Hunt McIntire Achorn will host supper and a New Year’s tree with gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corliss Street Church
Harold 8. Walker
John H. Hunt
Warren H. McIntire
Bernice F. Achorn
Massenet Program Delights RAMSAY Albee Club Event
Allan H. Ramsay spoke on Massenet at a club program hosted by Mrs. Carl F. Albee. Francis S. McPherson appeared as guest artist in two piano quartets and a series of arias duets and solo pieces accompanied by Mrs. Albee.
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Allan H. Ramsay
Massenet
Carl F. Albee
Francis S. McPherson
Alice N. Magoun
Margaret J. Melcher
Albee
McPherson
Nathan W. Watson
Cid
Miss Magoun
Miss Melcher
Don Caesar de Bazan
Fred K. Sturtevant
Spain
Manon
Mr. Ramsay
Dad
Cherubin
Sturtevant
Watson
Fred Cary
Robert B. Hatch
Richard T. Hersom
Don Quichotte
Ramsay
Zanethe
Carleton L. Rice
le Rue de Labore
Cary
Thais
Merton E. Sprague
Griselidis
St Mary's P T A Holds Successful Card Party
A St Marys P T A card party at the G A R hall raised 45 for Catholic children in the city. Thirty five tables were in play with prizes in contract auction and whist won by local residents. committee members listed.
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St. Mary’s P.T.A
G. A. R. Hall
Edward B. Hamblett
R. Clinton McFadden
James B. Lemont
James E. McLaughlin
M. B. Rodick
Andrew C. Plaherty
A. D. Stetson & Son, Inc
Senter’s, Inc
Arthur W. King
W. T. Grant Co
Agnes B. Trowbridge
Lottie W. Spencer
Rosedale Farms
Arthur R. Avery
George H. McElman
Edmund Arsenault
Lucien Bisson
Sisters of Mercy
Shea’s
Felix J. Gallant
James Nostall
Gibbons Coal Co., Inc
Vernon W. Miller
Birthday Dinner for Hon Samuel Percy Hosted by Irish
Hon. and Mrs. Allen M. Irish hosted a Wednesday dinner at 123 North Street in observance of Hon. Samuel R. Percy birthday. Capt. and Mrs. Percy are in excellent health. The note mentions Payelon Sa and son-in-law Mr. Trish with unclear details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen M. Irish
North Street
Samuel R. Percy
Percy
Payelon Sa
Trish
Village Group Holds New Year Planning Meeting
Officers led by president Mrs. Cameron met at 43 Spring Street to plan the group’s New Year tree event and gift exchange. Jan 10 is the next gathering at the parsonage with Mrs. Sims coordinating, followed by refreshments and guest attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Street
Secr
Jane Maton Cameron
Charles R. Sims
Pernice Oller
Eleanor Faite
Ora Dauphin
Helen Hall
Florence Martin
Alice Eaton
Bertha Furber
Edith Mi
Cleora Coombs
Mabel Lake
Julia Haggett
Lotta Eaton
Louise Carter
Jessie Erskine
Rose Wade
Junior League Ball Patronesses Named for New Year Dance
New Year's ball committee meeting at Miss Barbara Ross's home named patronesses for the Dec 29 dance at the armory. Sponsors are Junior Hospital League and Battery H 240th C A. Band led by Nate Gold will play 830 to 1. Tickets available from league members or chairwoman Mrs Donald N Small.
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Barbara Ross
High Street
Armory
Frank A. Givin
Junior Hospital League
Owen J. Ledyard
J. R. Andrews
Elver A. Stickney
Edwin M. Puller
Helen V. Downing
William D. Sewall
Donald N. Small
Red Cross Roll Call Returns Total 1454.50
Contributions for the annual American Red Cross roll call raised 1454.50 with 901 memberships. Mrs. Milton Trott drive ran from November 11 to 30 seeking renewed support through Miss Marcia Moulton at Bath Savings Institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Red Cross
Milton
Trott
Marcia Moulton
Bath Savings Institution
Aitowbic
Bethess Catalosy
Gooteohown
Icc
Phinnsburg
Gittness Vecsey
Through the Keyhole high school play delights audience
Miss Mary H. Conley directed the Searct haan ii sealed th ply production in the auditorium with well cast roles. Harry Fullerton as William the butler and Genevieve Van and Archie Van as impostors delivered strong performances. Eleanor Bertrand and Edward Butterfield helped stage decoration and setup while Bath Schools orchestra under Miss Margaret Mackinnon provided Christmas carols. Flowers were presented to Conley for her direction and thanks expressed to numerous contributors and helpers.
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Haan ii
Mary H. Cohley
Harry Fullerton
William
Genevieve
Archie van
Ann Lee
Robert
Winnifred Brown
Barton Morrison
Janeie
Jim Tierney
Thelma Baker
Eleanor Bertrand
Georgia Kakos
Edward Atkinson
Kenneth Vennett
Bath Schools’ Orchestra
Margaret Mackinnon
Mary H. Conley
Gerry Andrews
Andrew M. Butterfield
Kennebec Greenhouses
Hiram T. Stevens
Harold 8. Avery
George A. Cahill
Harold Burns
Warren F. Hawley
HIV Club Plans Its Program At School
The HIV club outlines its yearly program with officers elected twice a year and a committee to finish the club room during Christmas vacation. Members listed include Robert Huse Norman Alkazin John Hinds James Chambers Daniel Hatch James McDonald Jack Sturtevant Russell Gasser Cummings Robert Stevens Chester Wright Edward Sewall William Perkins and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Huse
Norman Alkazin
John Hinds
James Chambers
Daniel Hatch
James McDonald
Jack Sturtevant
Russell Gasser
Ee Cummings
Henry Rice
Bruce Nough
Philip Chaney
Robert Levin
Cummings
Robert Stevens
Athext Tene Desmond
Chester Wright
Edward Sewall
Robert Wagner
William Perkins
Legion Hosts Roland Smith Post Venison Supper
Legion members and guests gathered Wednesday evening for a venison supper at the hall. The meal was a gift from Mr. and Mrs. Edgar D. Leavitt with Leavitt as chair assisted by Eugene G. Hart Howard Pratt Gardiner D. Rogers Allan Spear Randall D. Coombs Miles B. Hagan Lucien Bisson and Earl F. Maxwell. Music and dancing followed the repast. About 50 people attended. Mrs. Philip S. Van Hook and Miss Edith G. Small joined Miss Margaret E. Austin for dinner in Portland Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland Smith Post
Leon
Edgar D. Leavitt
Mr. Leavitt
Eugene G. Hart
Howard Pratt
Gardiner D. Rogers
Allan Spear
Randall D. Coombs
Miles B. Hagan
Lucien Bisson
Earl F. Maxwell
Philip S. van Hook
Edith G. Small
Portland
Margaret E. Austin
Parish House Batching Sale Draws Neighborhood Support
A parish house sale on Saturday offers articles and aprons, coking gear, and a crocheted scarf as gifts. Mrs Walter presides with a list of volunteers including Mrs William Douce Warren Hawley Mrs Gil Patrick and Miss Anna Trott aiding tea service and plant donations.
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Walter
Wattiian
A. Tote
A. Parley
William H. Douce
Warren F. Hawley
Gilpatrick
Daniel Weed
Anna Trott
Kenneth Brown
Health trends and future of plague treatments cited
Discussion notes a downward infection trend and hopeful signs that new pneumonia treatments may ease plague fear. Dr Thornton: degenerative diseases lack precise data, calls for full data analysis and proactive life-insurance research. urges institutions to lead research initiatives.
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Thornton
Weekly Crossword Puzzle Clues
Puzzle clues include railroad terminal measure of e seize with three a rarity avis soak flax short sleep frozen entries form a themed set from a weekly crossword page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avis
Charges over valuation of company's property in Bath
The 1938 tax appeal of the People's Investment Association against Bath tax assessment proceeds before Justice William H. Fisher in Sagadahoc Superior Court. The Association claims the $118,100 valuation is excessive and not uniform across brick houses in the North End. Portland attorney Jacobman represents the Association. Bath city lawyers defend the stated $2,300 per house and $1,550 per side values, introducing contract holders showing payments to the Association on this valuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People’s Investment Association
North End
William H. Fisher
Sagadahoc
Snowy Morning Cautions Prompt Winter Driving Warnings
Police and safety authorities warn that the first light snow fall signals potential for more severe storms. They urge drivers and pedestrians to take care, cooperate, and prepare for winter conditions on roads and sidewalks.
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Merry Christmas
Chrithlas Party
Arthur Sewall 2d
Iron Works
Barrows
Bath Lodge of Elks
Governor Barrows
Elks’ Club
Carl
Hospital Trustees Monthly Meeting
Philathea
Harry B. Briggs, Jr
Carl E. Albee
Berg
Baby Boy
Morse
Eric O
Ollie” Berg
South Portland
Caper
Ollie
Leon Papa
Johnny Madden
Povetlects
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RED Cross
HIV Club
Legion Entertains
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Livonia
Marah
Fatetive
King Features Syndicate, Inc
CTL
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