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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1932

Page

4

School Program Recitations and Holiday Pieces Presented

A list of pupil performances and recitations from a school program includes names such as Le Roy Palmer Dorothea Morris Edward George Rice and Margaret Beane. Students present Christmas themed pieces and festive readings while teachers and guests attend a community meeting featuring notes on Lincoln’s town history and the New England home influence.

Prima W. Preble le Roy Palmer Edward George Rice Parker Foye Douglas Muneey Dorothea Morris Arnold Cowley Kenneth Lewis Mansey Blainey Whampoa Harry Cressey Benjamin Rines Douglas Mansey Richard Main Cee Margery Grover Hazel Corey Jolly Banta Claus Glhoaia Chadbourne Dorothy Holbrook Elinor Pomeroy C. Margaret Beane C. Douglas Munecy BE. Elinor Pomeroy Benjamin L Hines Arnold P. Comley Jean A. Hutchins M N C Sewall HW. Webb Lincoln Towner Mise Carmaine Bronson E. Packard Commias Doner New England Barah Varney Carolyn Vartmey Myre Archie

Christmas Programs And Community Events At Wis casset

Mrs Ethel Vo Kedtonnett leads an intermediate school program featuring recitations songs and playlets. Community Christmas events include lighting the tree on the common and church services with special music and a library benefit fundraiser planned at the Congregational and Library buildings in Wis casset.

Ethel Vo Kedtonnett Irving Dickinson Florence Comens Burton Bhackenall Manger Philip Howe Philips Chretmnas Schock Cnemas Shen Tee The Orven Society Tie Church School Elizabeth Ewe Josephine Tucker

Wiscasset 25 Years Ago Echo December 21 1907

Mrs. W G Hubbard visited in Woolwich last Tuesday. Miss Martha Taylor returned to Penobscot yesterday. Dry hard wood sells for six dollars a cord and is scarce at that price. Miss Louisa Jones arrived home ... in Noranna to Sina weaned ps.

Sheepscot Echo W. G. Hubbard Woolwich Martha Taylor Penn Louisa Jones

Snow Cripples Sleighing and Local News in Bath

The Sheepscot Echo reports heavy snow hindering sleighing as Bath residents like W. A. Lowell and Rev. C. F. Burroughs travel for visits. Community updates include illness, returns from out of town, school terms ending, Christmas events, and notes on local stock shares of the W. & Q. R.R. Co.

Widow Martha Ramsay Dies in Richmond at 30 Year Bath Residence

Mrs. Martha A Ramsay widow of John H Ramsay died Sunday at her daughter Mrs Clifton Lees home in Richmond Va. The body was taken to Bath and a committal service held with Rev George W Scudder officiating. She was born in Deering daughter of John Dunham and lived 30 years in Bath where she was active in the Universalist church. She is survived by her daughter Mrs Lees and a granddaughter Miss Virginia Lee of Richmond.

Ing. W. A. Lowell Bath C. F. Burroughs Boston I. H. Wharf Harry Rines Edwin Crossman Bery Crossman Lynn Birch Point Edith Sawyer Wellesley Mass May Lennox J. R. Baker Rockland Methodist Church Suny W. B. Jackson Grace Sadie Varney Massachusetts Abbie Black Louis Lincoln Kent's Hill U.S Jesse White Frank Barker Damariscotta Stephen Littlefield Peabody Taylor Clark Point Joseph Groves Lisbon A. H. Durgin Federal Street Bailey Watts Gibbs Martha A. Ramsay John H. Ramsay Clifton Lee Jessie A. Ramsay Richmond Oak Grove George W. Scudder First Universalist Church Ramsay Deering John Dunham Mr. Ramsay Cemetery and Park Board Oak Grove Cemetery Kennebec P. Mr. Olm

Surprise Silver Anniversary Party For Mr and Mrs Hoy

A surprise party was held at the Hoy home on Summer Street Lewiston to honor their silver wedding anniversary. Mr and Mrs Hoy were married in Lewiston twenty five years ago on December 11 Mrs Hoy was formerly Miss Em Lewiston.

John

West Bath residents gather for holidays and updates

Local notices list visits and illnesses in West Bath. Harry Williams and family host in Portland while Robert Metcalf remains in Boston Memorial Hospital. Christmas hopes hinge on his return. Other items note teaching staff, moved residents, milk price cuts, and MeMeadow river ice conditions.

West Bath Farm Bureau Lays Plans For Year

West Bath Farm Bureau met with Mrs. Guy Crosby of East Brunswick for the annual planning meeting in charge of Miss Horten Welch of Auburn. Officers and members from West Bath and Bath set meetings through the year with topics including leather work, wardrobe reconditioning, nutrition, and home economics.

West Bath

Keep-It-Up Club of West Bath Organizes New Officers

The Keep-It-Up club of West Bath held a meeting at the Lowell schoolhouse. County agent C. L. Eastman assisted in organizing the club and was introduced by Harriet Brown. Officers elected: Joseph Haile president, Stanley Brawn vice-president, Reed Pitman secretary, Leon White treasurer, Charles White color bearer. Members present included Fred Brawn, Emily Larrabee, David Wharff, Edna Brawn, Clarence White, Carlton Bailey, Corienne Brawn, Barbara Pitman, Roger Haile, Bazin Lemont, Winifred Brawn. Stanley Brawn appointed refreshment chair with Reed Pitman and Fred Brawn as assistants. Eastman to attend next meeting December 28 to plan the year’s work.

West Bath Lowell C. L. Eastman Harriet Brown Joseph Haile Stanley Brawn Reed Pitman Leon White Charles White Fred Brawn Emily Larrabee David Wharff Edna Brawn Clarence White Carlton Bailey Corienne Brawn Barbara Pitman Roger Haile Bazin Lemont Winifred Brawn Eastman

Thomas J. Kershner Dies After Illness at 91

Thomas J. Kershner 91 longtime Maine Central railroad worker died Monday after a two month illness at his son Dr Warr en E Kershner’s home in Bath. Born in Bigelow he worked over 20 years for the Maine Central and 12 years for another railroad before retiring eight years ago and moving to Bath. He belonged to the Odd Fellows lodge for 50 years in New Portland and was a Knights of Eras member. Survived by his son, Dr Kershner, he was the last of a eight child family.

Thomas J. Kershner Warren E. Kershner Green Street Bigelow Jaques Kershner Maine Central Railroad Bath Lodge of Odd Fellows New Portland Knights of Eras Kershner

Woolwich Families Hear Holiday Events Across Town

Clarence Carlton drives the Howard oil truck as the Mothers' club presents Country Cousins at Sebenon hall on Monday. A Ryan orchestra dance followed. Christmas activities span Montsweag church, North Woolwich Chopps school, and community events with Santa, students, and local hosts across Woolwich and Nequasset.

Clarence Carlton Sagadahoc Ferry Mothers’ Club of Nequasset Sebenon Hall Ryan Howard Hall Yonkers N. Y Hall Texas Oil Co Port Arthur Texas Nellie Davis Friendship William Hanson Methodist Church Avis Marston Alice Irish Winthrop Ralph McDonald Augusta Geraldine Stott Central Maine Institute A. A. Stott Bath Eben Dana Clarence Preble Togus Town Alfred E. Trott Merle Jameson Travers Superior Court Frank J. Walker Milton Mass John Reed Montsweag Chopps School North Woolwich Santa Santa Claus Reynolds Carrie Wing Georgia Worcester Horace Allen Nellie Reed Helen Baker Diamant Cbirhood Louis Reynolds Herbert Munsey Alton Gorham Lilly Wiscasset Lois Day I. B. Howard Plinette Allen Murphy’s Corner School House John Souleis Melvin Bailey Andrea Getchell Raymond C. Hathorne

Funeral for Thomas J. Kershner Held at Home

The funeral of Thomas J. Kershner was held Wednesday afternoon at two at his son Dr. Warren E. Kershner’s home 57 Green Street. Rev E D Hardin of Winter Street Church officiated with bearers Daniel E. Brierly Malcolm L. Doble Henry G. Hodgdon Sylvester H. Rowland and Seth Stewart. Burial followed at Oak Grove.

Thomas J. Kershner Warren E. Kershner Green Street E. D. Hardin Winter Street Daniel E. Brierly Malcolm L. Doble Henry G. Hodgdon Sylvester H. Rowland Seth Stewart Oak Grove

Montsweag Farm Bureau Hosts Vegetable Meeting

Montsweag Men’s Farm Bureau will hold a vegetable meeting at the grange hall on Wednesday December 28 from 10 30 a m to 3 p m County Agent Charles L Eastman and Mr Riley state vegetable specialist will be present and give talks on truck and farm gardens.

Montsweag Men’s Farm Bureau Grange Hall Charles L. Eastman Mr. Riley

Salvation Army Appeals for Christmas Dinners

Captain Miller and a team of Salvation Army workers seek aid to provide Christmas dinners for needy families. Daily street and mail appeals push for funds, with only 30 dollars and 67 cents received so far. Each case will be carefully investigated before meals are provided to ensure help reaches the truly needy.

Captain Miller Salvation Army Capt. Miller Bath

Tells the Meaning of Letters W C T U

At the Tuesday W C T U meeting in the Salvation Army hall Rev. Howard P Jett spoke on what W C T U stands for with W wisdom C character T truth U unity A member discussed the woman's crusade and the anniversary now observed by unions nationwide Petitions were circulated urging support for the Sparks Capers alien representation amendment Mrs Maud Russell who heads the flower mission department led the bouquet distribution numbering 150 Wesley H Lemont announced soap carving classes and Miss ...

Salvation Army Hall Howard P. Jett Church of the Nazarene Sparks-Cappers Maud Russell Flower Mission Department Wesley H. Lemont

Band Report by Prances and Mrs Roberts on White Ribbon Sunshine

Prances Band presented a report on the White Ribbon Sunshine band which she and Mrs Agnes Roberts conduct. The update highlighted activities and leadership roles within the group.

Prances Band White Ribbon Sunshine Band Agnes Roberts

Neccessity for Law Topic of Address at Grace Church Club

County Attorney-elect John P Carey Jr spoke to Grace Church Men's club on The Necessity for Law. He traced law origins and growth amid evolving civilization and stressed youth instruction for a law abiding citizenry. Club plans no Dec 22 meeting. next gathering pending committee announcement.

John P. Carey, Jr Grace Church Men's Club Carey

John H Mosley 60 Bath man dies after work hours

John Herbert Mosley a 60 year old Bath upholsterer and longtime Jordan Marsh assistant foreman died suddenly Monday afternoon in Dr Joseph S Smiths Ames block office. He had lived alone since Mrs Mosleys death and leaves a son Herbert J Mosley of New York and a daughter Mrs Beatrice Kant of Brookline Mass. Local lodge and family Christmas plans noted.

John Herbert Mosley Jordan Marsh Co Boston Frank H. Whalen Bath Joseph S.r Smith Ames Block Weeks Street Mosley Bay View House Southport Seaside Lodge of Masons Boothbay Harbor Herbert J. Mosley Jackson Heights Staten Island N. Y Beatrice Kant Brookline Mass Herbert Mosley Los Angeles

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