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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1936

Page

4

Wiscasset Christmas in town with services and events

Severe rain and wind limited church attendance as Rev. Charles S. Sowder returned to First Congregational for service aided by Rev. Rodney W. Roundy. A Pioneers Christmas drama followed with an Inn scene and musical numbers. Community events included library tea, club programs, school pageants, and holiday gatherings across town.

Charles S. Sowder First Congregational Church Rodney W. Roundy Portland Pioneers Raymond Sherman Mary Hobson Mate Conde Ce Rele Tate Alice Lewis Son Lees Heer Roger Dow Vobrine Conker Joanna Evans Rebekah Ethelyn Whitehouse Lee Merry Prophet Forest Lewis Bernard Merry

Justice Hears Two Automobile Cases in Maine Courts

Justice Arthur Chapman presided Monday in Augusta over two automobile collision cases arising from an Aug 6 crash in Farmingdale. Arthur Colby seeks 270 damages. Harry Grover seeks 350 from D J Wakefield. Proceedings paused with decisions reserved.

Arthur Chapman Maine Superior Court Kennebec County Court House Augusta Arthur H. Colby Bath Harry Grover Gardiner D. J. Wakefield Portland Farmingdale Colby Grover Sagadahoc County Kennebec Chapman John P. Carey, Jr Alton Wheeler Auburn Will C. Atkins Hazzard Shoe Wakefield Hazzard U. S. Re-Employment Service Hallowell Lewis J. Sheaffer R. P. Hazzard Company

Christmas visitors and local notices in Bath area

West Bath Mrs. Arthur Everbeck arrives to join her husband at Campbell's Pond for an indefinite stay. Many residents and visitors are listed with Christmas travel, school vacations, and local arrangements. Morrell F. Smith of Bath dies. funeral planned Thursday at Arthur F. Mayo residence in Bath.

Arthur Everbeck Winthrop Mass Everbeck Metcalf Campbell's Pond Stanley Williams Campbell’s Pond Lester Campbell Philip A. Stackpole Kents Hill School Benjamin H. Stackpole Bath Stackpole Samuel Cole Lewiston Fred W. Larrabee Larrabee’s Grove Anstress C. Larrabee R. N Edward 8 Jennie Larrabee Portland Walter H. Larrabee Lowell Littlefield John F. Larrabee Wilson Garage Commercial Street Joseph Vassalboro Elliott Williams Morrell F. Smith Grover C. Smith Witc Spring Road Bath Memorial Hospital Arthur F. Mayo High Street Fred J. Rose Rosedale Chester T. Lorentsen Lorentsen Paul Fischer Roslindale Anna Fischer Charlotte A. Colby Cooper's Mills Ira B. Neiley Trufant’s Crossng

Art supervisor Arabelle Lord dies after illness in Biddeford

Arabelle Merriman Lord 30 daughter of Lieut John A Lord U S N Retired former Bath mayor and Mary Lee Curtis Lord died at Webber Hospital Biddeford after an operation for a peritonsillar abscess. She had served as art supervisor in Saco public schools for six years and had a notable record in local art education and exhibitions. She is survived by her parents a brother and three sisters and the funeral is set for Saturday at 2 p m at her home.

Arabelle Merriman Lord John A. Lord Bath Mary Lee Curtis Lord Webber Hospital Biddeford Saco Miss Lord Pearl Street Morse High School Gorham Normal School Cundy’s Harbor Gace Harvard University Mr. Berry Wiscasset Winter Street

Keel for Yacht Poured Tuesday at Bath Iron Works

The steel hull of the new contender is to take form quickly as Bath Iron Works Corp employees begin construction. Efforts aim to have the yacht slid into the machine shop on the Kennebec River by April 1. Archibald M. Main Jr arrives from MIT for the holidays with his parents in Middle.

Bath Iron Works Corp Mue Kennebec River Archibald M. Main, Jr Massachusetts Institute of Technology Mrs. Main Middle Street

West Bath Grange Fair Draws Large Wednesday Attendance

The West Bath Grange fair held Wednesday afternoon and evening drew strong patronage for events from a card party to auctions and a baked bean supper. Prizes were awarded for flour, candy, a quilt, and dishes, with a two act musical comedy and dance closing the evening.

West Bath Grange Fair West Bath Grange Herbert S. Cavanaugh James B. Lemont Joseph R. Oliver Guy Crosby Arthur Burgess Arthur W. King E. Mason Wright Everett G. Lemont Wallace L. Atwood Ralph P. Dunbar William H. McGlinchy Joseph N. Day Arthur C. Lemont Fred K. Sturtevant Fred P. Ring Raymond M. Clark Edward B Grange Grace Waterman Beatrice Rose Leon M. Genthner Ernest Snow, Jr Bob Oliver John Howe the Grange Scott R. Ward David S. Henderson Emma G. Brown Franciss. McPherson Carver Topsham Herbert Simpson

Women Minstrels at Woolwich Grange Elects Officers

Woolwich Grange held its annual officer election on Wednesday night. The women staged a minstrel show praised as superior to the previous week’s men’s show. A Christmas tree and oyster supper are planned for next Wednesdayafter the business meeting. The charter honored the late Senator Frank W. Carlton and Mary Fullerton received honorary membership for 50 years. Officers elected for the year include William Bradford master Maurice Shea overseer Ethelyn V. Shea lecturer Arthur Williams steward William Robson assistant steward Mary Hunnewell chaplain John H. Carter treasurer Daisy Welch secretary Hollis Leeman gatekeeper Ruth Freeman Ceres Amelia Williams Pomona Ella Robson Flora Florence Smith lady assistant steward Jessie Spaulding pianist Alton Smith and three-year executive committee member. Nellie Dowling led the minstrel with Ella Robson Ethelyn V. Shea and others participating.

Woolwich Grange Frank W. Carlton Mary Fullerton John H. Carter Daisy Welch Hollis Leeman Ruth Freeman Ceres Amelia Williams Pomona Ella Robson Flora Florence Smith Jessie Spaulding Alton Smith Nellie Dowling Ethelyn V. Shea Jessie Spalding

Hen theft suspect finds 28 dead birds in bags

George W. Jewett of West Bath reports 281 hens missing from his pens between Monday and Tuesday. He discovered 28 hens, 14 per bag, smothered in two bags dumped near Witch Spring. He values loss at about 500 dollars and suspects amateur thieves rather than professionals.

George W. Jewett Berry's Mill Road West Bath Witch Spring Jewett New Hampshire

Woolwich News Roundup of Christmas Events and Local News

Community notes from Woolwich and surrounding areas detail Christmas pageants rehearsals and church services. Reports cover new births and hospitalizations, farm bureau planning and officer changes, student holidays, pet cat losses, and a monthly Woolwich Pilot distribution.

Storm disrupts Brunswick power system in Maine

Surges on high transmission lines feeding Brunswick from Gulf Island and Lisbon Falls caused by a Sunday storm forced curtailment and partial interruptions. A Brunswick transformer burned out, water and ice impeded generation, emergency crews rebuilt a temporary substation, and service was restored by Tuesday morning with upgraded equipment.

Brunswick Gulf Island Lisbon Falls Maine Brunswick Power Plant Central Maine Power Co Canal Power Company

Nequasset Farm Bureau Holds Annual Planning Meeting

Nequasset Farm Bureau met at the home of Mrs. Henry Dubar for the annual planning session and officer election. Carolyn D. Wing was elected chairman for a second term, with officers including Mrs. John W. Gilmore, vice chair. Leverett C. Welch, secretary treasurer. Frank Bailey, home management leader. Mrs. Dubar, food project leader. and Mrs. Percy D. Marston, clothing project leader. The 34-member bureau set a calendar of monthly topics and noted a New Year party meeting in Bath on Jan 6 with gift exchange, plus a full slate of programs through December. Attendance reached 27 for the planning session and a turkey dinner was served.

Alton Berry Bath Memorial Hospital William Raynes Cambridge Mass Pearl Gainsley Natick George Gainsley Nequasset Farm Bureau Henry Dubar Ethel Bailey Daisy Welch Bureau Square Dubar Montsweag Woolwich Center Nequasset Woolwich Pilot Woolwich Union For Christian Service Rand Day's Ferry Sagadahoc Ferry North Methodist Church John Carter Carolyn D. Wing John W. Gilmore Chi An Leverett C. Welch Frank Bailey Percy D. Marston Welch Dub Adelbert W. Hall Wing Perow John Gilmore Alton Reed Percy Bailey

Woolwich Book Club Meets On Thursday

The Woolwich Book club met with Mrs. Carlton Day Reed of Day's Ferry on Thursday afternoon. Miss Lois Day led the meeting reviewing Idiots Folly as the best peace propaganda on stage and When Death Takes a Holiday as a popular 1930 season success.

Woolwich Book Club Carlton Day Reed Day's Ferry Lois Day Sherwood Ferris Casella George Wright Housman Victoria Regina Helen Hayes Charles Rand Kennedy Wilson M. Wright Tristram Coffin Reed Edgar Bailey Isaac B. Howard Melvin Howe Wilbur Howe

Beacon Street Choir Presents The Holy Child Christmas Cantata

The Beacon Street church choir directed by Arthur C Norton with guest artists performed Carrie B Adams’ The Holy Child at the evening service. Soloists Miss Effie Campbell Mrs Lewis Carter George Field and Clifford Smith added throughout with Mrs Esther Foss Andrews at organ during Mrs Samuel Morse’s illness.

Beacon Street Church Arthur C. Norton Carrie B. Adams Reese Adams Effie Campbell Portland Lewis Carter George Field Clifford Smith Miss Campbell Chester Worrey Field Esther Foss Andrews Samuel Morse

Dromore Grangers Exchange Holds Regular Meeting

The Dromore grange met Tuesday evening with 26 members present and visitors from Bowdoinham. A candle lighting service and Christmas tree exchange followed a business session. A generous gift array was given to Mrs. John H. Perkins, worthy master, and officers are to be installed January 12. Spain's area noted as Europe’s third largest.

Dromore Grange Bowdoinham John H. Perkins Elbridge B. Malcolm Humphrey A. Owen

Also Mentioned on This Page

Inn At Bethlehem Grace Beane Elsie Bailey Roger Dow Walter Sherman ITI Wiscasset Public Library Woman's Club Katherine B. Lewis George W. Dusseault Emerson College of Oratory Woods Wiscasset Woods Susan Smith Henry W. Webb Lincoln Home Sol Holbrook Harvey R. Pease William L. Frye Thomas Leighton George Pinckard New York Winona Leavitt Richard Reid Carlene Shea Frederick Pendleton Elaine Monte Jed Colby Beulah Morrill Teodore Valeria Bean Horace MacMahan Elliott Munsey Thalia Bailey Barbara Merry School Carroll Pendleton Linwood Grover Marilyn Petrie Robert Adams Clara Dow Hazel Corey Turner Gregoire Herald Angels William Grant Beatrice Morris Bertha Dutton Elliott Abbott Thelma Wright Carol Bernita Pray Blanche Plumstead Carroll Lewis Ernest Colby Bobby Byrant Emily Riley John Reid Burnita Pray Irving Dickinson Leota Merry Little Town of Bethlehem Frances Plumstead Rebecca Grover Carlton Glark Ralph Gross Robert Hodgdon Clyde Dow Frank Main Stanley Chisam Albert Grover Sone Thedore Sherman, Jr Graydon Fowles Alan Pease Virginia Adams Evelyn Gorham Lincoln Bailey Francis Soule Helen Petrie Robert Day Zina H. Davis The Merrymakers Jean Bailey Marie Morrill Dorothy Holbrook Margaret Bean Dorothea Morris Benjamin Rines LeRoy Farmer Jay Kinanan Raymond Hamlin Douglas Munsey Parker Foye Santa Claus Jack Lewis Charles Caton Edward Grant Isabel Lewis Eleanor Caton Doris Caton Gloria Lewis Kenneth Lewis Frances Lewis Caton Jolly Old Saint Nick Alton Caton Miss Winona Leagitt Elliot Munsey Eva Gorham Elaine Monro Aurolyn Rines Richard Main Mary Louise Soule Elaine Monto Ralph Dutton June Farmer Ruth Jackson Helen Light Geneva Sherman Louis Dutton Marilyn Bailey Edward Wise Mr. Fox Mr. Goat Charles S. Sewall Bath Road Freeman D. Southard Hooper Street Wilbur F. Merrill Southard Jeannette Haggett Oak Grove Seminary Mrs Lawrence B. Haggett Mrs. Raymond Sherman Mrs. Sherman Woburn Pemaquid Laura Hodgdon East Boothbay Julia T. Reed Bradford-Sortwell-Wright Post A. L Franklin Hall E. Fred Albee Eva G. Wise Virginia Pease Garrison Hill O. E Masonic Hall G. M. Louise Blagdon Christine McCarthy Boston M. A. Plumstead Federal Street Clark Red Mill Clifford Fort Hill Street Donald Wilband Montreal Red Men's Hall Frank H. Gray Carlton Bridge Clarence A. Richards Mr. Richards Wilbur Lowell Hodge Street Virginia Pease U. of M Water Street Nate Rines Josephine N. Tucker Skowhegan Etta Stimpson Elwell Stimpson Antoinette Plumstead Fred Moody Exeter N. H Edna Jones Miss Jones Aline Colton Wilber G. Cahill Cahill Domaldf Cee Arabelle M. Lord Woolwich Josiah L. Walker Farm Bureau Beacon Street Choir Dromore Grangers Exchange Spain Europe
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