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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1939

Page

4

Maine Man Put Rails in Rockies Fifty Years Ago

A Maine engineer John F. Stevens in 1870s and an Indian guide endured blizzard and cold to discover a hidden pass through the Northern Montana Rockies. The success opened a direct Great Northern route to the Pacific and the Orient, leading to Stevens later projects and a commemorative statue.

Maine Rockies Summit Mont Montana Rockies America St. Paul James J. Hill Great Northern Railway Pacific Great Lakes Orient Helena Butte John F. Stevens Minneapolis Duluth-Sault Ste. Marie Stevens Great Northern Railroad Marias Pass Great Northern Cascade Mountains Washington Stevens Pass Cascades River Hill

Judge Rules Radio Irritation Not Proof of Insanity

Probate Court Judge Carroll S. Chaplin of Portland ruled that a radio listener may show irritation at certain programs without being deemed insane. He stated that "The radio irritates a lot of us who are not yet alleged to be crazy," in response to a question by Attorney Clifford E. McGlauflin in a contested will case.

Carrolls. Chaplin Portland Clifford E. McGlauflin

First Baptist Folks Have Christmas Tree

The annual First Baptist Christmas tree and entertainment were held Christmas night in the vestry. Rev. Charles R. Gims led greetings and prayers. Miss Gloria Brower led readings. mixed choir numbers and recitations featured the Kindergarten and Junior departments. Gifts to the pastor and church members followed, with candy distributed to children.

First Baptist Lloyd Hooker Herald Angels Charles R. Gims Gloria Brower Harry W. Moul Madelyn Dunton Jesus Kay Clark Milly Alley Lucy Lewis Bobby Anderson Norman Furber Dana McCurdy Joyce McCurdy Milly Oliver Rena Legard Lord of All Freida Legard Donnie” McKenzie Beverly Hooker Sally Grant Billy Bayland Gloria Christianson Nancy Coombs Bethlehem Barbara Legard Hazel Alley Selma Cummings Barbara Oliver Gloria Christiansen Donald Barnes Emma King Carol Stover Jane Furber Christine Wong Marjory Chase June Chase Barbara Dunton Mary Joseph Mrs. Sims Mr. Hooker Alice Eaton Gloria Stover Carol Coombs Mary Oliver Eula Coombs Marilyn Cummings Ray Cummings Ruby Hooker Julia Worrey Madeline Dunton Dunton

North Grammar School Students Share Christmas Program

Pupils in grades four and five at North Grammar School under Miss Theo McNeil and Mrs. Hazel Cunningham presented a Christmas program featuring readings, songs, a play The Christmas Pudding, acrobatic dances, and a Christmas tree ceremony. Grade seven, guided by Miss J Gertrude Silsby, performed Kate Douglas Wiggin’s Bird's Christmas Carol between carols.

North Grammar School Theo McNeil Hazel Cunningham Barbara Dunton Santa Claus Ethel Rogers Patricia Cowan Anne Wilson Beatrice Bronson Filomena Eramo Catherine Farrar George Dole Bob John Stickney Joan Shaw Frances Young Shirley Rideout Lois McLean Betty Berry Barbara Esmond Isabelle Kingsbury Camelia Deering Richard Torrey John Adams Philip McLellan Robert Lowery David McKellar Richard MacDonald Jack Ellis Arthur Morse Robert Wilson Carol Stover Edmund Arsenault Amelia Mitchell Maurice Warner Norma Pierce Richard Webber Eleanor Wallace Robert Erskine David Cousins Everett Parker Ruth Williams Santa Frederic Sturtevant Billy Natalie Hagan Jane J. Gertrude Silsby Kate Douglas Wiggin

Charlotte's Pupils Christmas Party at Central Church

Charlotte's School of Dancing held a Christmas party at Central church parish house on Saturday afternoon. Pupils performed songs and dances, with ice cream cake and gifts for each child. Performers included Beverly Niles Judy Summerton Norma Pye Patricia Mon Kathleen Krikales Carolyn Stackpole Diana Dorr Sylvia Palmer Emma King Marilyn Booker Grace Middleton Isabelle Kingsbury Joan Osborne Helen Gallagher Madeline Oliver Jean Briggs sang Over the Rainbow, Leonard Snowden acted as Santa Claus.

Charlotte School of Dancing Central Church Parish House Beverly Niles Judy Summerton Norma Pye Patricia Mon Kathleen Krikales Carolyn Stackpole Diana Dorr Sylvia Palmer Emma King Marilyn Booker Grace Middleton Isabelle Kingsbury Joan Osborne Helen Gallagher Madeline Oliver Over the Jean Briggs Leonard Snowden Santa Claus

Christmas Guests and Local Happenings in Georgetown

GEORGETOWN scenes include Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Gunnell and son John visiting from Waltham Mass. Mrs Emma Bilings ill at Center Home with Dr Stott attending. Belle Heald aiding care. Maud P Thayer dinner guest at Williams home. Christmas party and church concert at Higgins home. Reverend Koehlwetter sermon on Unto us a child is born. Illuminated cross donated by James Boyd Stuart of Penns Grove. Healy and Cunningham families noted in holiday gatherings.

Gilbert Gunnell John Waltham Mass Thomas N. Williams Massachusetts Emma Bilings Stott Belle [Heald New Jersey Maud P. Thayer Joseph F. Higgins W. A. Todd Walter T. Newdick F. S. Koehlwetter James Boyd Stuart Penn's Grove N. J Stuart James Boyd Ernest Heal Charles Andre Bath A. S. Cunningham Portland Walter F. Powers Woodrow Gray Harold T. Hunt, Jr Herbert Hunt Arlene Hunt

Myrtle Lodge Praised For Its Good Work At Lewiston

Mrs. Helen Townsend government instructor from Lewiston praised Myrtle Lodge LL O of I O L at a Friday meeting in K of P hall. She commended conductor Mrs. Sadie Davis and received a gift of costume jewelry from the lodge. Gift presentation escorted by Mrs. Edna Wing and Miss Coffin. Supper served by Mrs. Eva Atwood and helpers. Members voted to send Christmas cards to out of town members.

Helen Townsend Lewiston Myrtle Lodge LL. O P. Hall Sadie Davis Ethel Osgood Lodge Eva Atwood Fannie Burden Margaret Nelson

Perfect Attendance at Weeks Street School

Pupils from Weeks Street school in grade seven achieved perfect attendance during the Fall term. Names listed include Madge Armstrong George Burgon Norma Cummings Jo Darling Pearl Meathorne Millicent Hecht Betty Hopkins Amos King Charles Lermond Willard McCabe Harry McNeil Lucien Tardiff Max ine Tiney Billie Tinney Grace Whittemore Edward Kerwin George Thomas Martha Williams Albert Berry Arthur Berry Barbara Bracey Dora Bridges Ann Hartnett Donald Hopkins Marjorie Knight Edward Morse Barbara Murray Beatrice Murray Edward Plant.

Weeks Street School Madge Armstrong George Burgon Norma Cummings Jo Darling Pearl Meathorne Millicent Hecht Betty Hopkins Amos King Charles Lermond Willard McCabe Harry McNeil Lucien Tardiff Maxine Tiney Billie Tinney Grace Whittemore Edward Kerwin George Thomas Martha Williams Albert Berry Arthur Berry Barbara Bracey Dora Bridges Ann Hartnett Donald Hopkins Marjorie Knight Edward Morse Barbara Murray Beatrice Murray Edward Plant

Merrymeeting Grange Christmas Program at Bowdoinham

Merrymeeting Grange in Bowdoinham observed Christmas with a program planned by lecturer Mrs Raymond Blodgett. The evening featured readings by William H Gould Mrs W H Gould Louisa Given a candle lighting ceremony and carols with Adeste Fideles and Holy Night followed by a Christmas tree and refreshments.

Merrymeeting Grange Bowdoinham Raymond Blodgett William H. Gould W. H. Gould Louisa Given George Hamilton Adeste Fideles

Sagadahoc Grange elects officers at Bowdoin Christmas gathering

Sagadahoc Grange of Bowdoin held a Christmas meeting with a tree and refreshments. Officers elected include Mary Burns as lady assistant steward Maynard Carr as assistant steward and Sadie Garland as lecturer.

Sagadahoc Grange Bowdoin Mary Burns Maynard Carr Sadie Garland

Ice Box rink to open to public Saturday afternoon

Calvin Kimball owner of the Ice Box skating rink on Court Street announces plans to open the rink to the general public Saturday afternoon and, weather permitting, to invite city children for a free Thursday session. A base is prepared and after Thursday’s children’s day, operators will work day and night to prepare the surface for the grand opening.

Calvin Kimball Court Street

Local families celebrate Christmas near home

Notes show Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm A. Blanchard returning to 970 High Street from Newton Massachusetts. Mrs. J Houghton McLellan and son James A. McLellan visited in Gardiner with Amory A. McLellan. Dr. and Mrs. Percival F. Butler spent the weekend in Boston with Mrs. Butler’s mother at 86 Washington Street. The Hawleys returned to Auburn after visiting Mrs. Mussenden at 16 Garden Street. Capt Richard Quick enjoyed Christmas at home after more than 20 years away at sea, with Mrs Quick and two daughters and their husbands.

Malcolm A. Blanchard High Street Newton Mass J. Houghton McLellan James A. McLellan Quick George Baer Connard Connard Earl P. Cahoon Cahoon

Dike School Pupils Celebrate Christmas Program and Attendance

Dike school pupils held a Christmas program with gift exchange and candy donated by Powers' Market for 270 students. The paper lists perfect attendance for Fall term across grades one through seven, naming many students in each class.

Dike School Powers’ Market Daphne Cushing Gerald Holmes Ronald Atwood Bentley Churchill William Linnell Robert Thurston Julia Doughty Robert Gauvin Ruth Harriman Christie Holmes James Jones Virgil Linnell Gloria Young Gayland Alexander Joan

Central Grammar Pupils Stage Scrooge and Marley Play

Grade eight pupils at Central Grammar staged Scrooge and Marley last week with St Marys guests. Cast featured Clarence Babine as Scrooge and Rob ert Bourget as Marley with Richard Bourget and Walter Gaudet as portly gentlemen.

Central Grammar School Scrooge Marley St. Mary’s Parochial School Clarence Babine Gervase Babine Robert Bourget Richard Bourget Walter Gaudet Joseph Desmond David Desmond Jean Noel Pomerleau Andréw Long Catherine Burgess Muriel Pouliot Vivian White Regina Babine Fernand Boucher Roland Dumais Paul Fleischmann Luke Friolet Roland Pouliot Jane Roderick Louis Vachon Charles Babine Herbert Bacher Romeo Biette Chester Talbot Marie White Loretta Dumais Lorraine Dumais William Grainger Theresa Tardiff Philip Babine Jeannette Bennett George Biette Joseph Boucher Robert Grainger

Masters and lecturers council holds Christmas gathering

The Sagadahoc Masters and Lecturers Council met Thursday evening at Dromore Grange Hall for a Christmas tree and gift exchange. Attendees included Lorrenzo Masse deputy, Mrs Lillian Masse, Mrs Beatrice Fitz, Mrs Elfreda Perkins master, Mrs Evelyn Beals lecturer, and many others from Dro mire Topsham Merry Meeting Bodwell and nearby Pomona and Progressive groups. The event provided entertainment and served as a helpful, welcoming occasion for new lecturers.

Sagadahoc Dromore Grange Hall Lorrenzo Masse Sagadahoc Pomona Lillian Masse Beatrice Fitz Dirigo Elfreda M. Perkins Evelyn Beals Hubert McC

Christmas Dance at Colonial Club Draws Large Crowd

The Colonial Club rooms hosted a Friday evening Christmas dance with over 60 members and guests, some from out of town. John Grindell's orchestra played from eight to one, featuring Clif Leeman, Reginald Stacy, Joe Avery, and Grindell himself. During intermission, dancers visited the Colonial Cafe for refreshments and used the club game rooms.

Colonial Club John Grindell Clif Leeman Reginald Stacy Joe Avery

Pine Tree Circle December social at Red Men’s hall

Pine Tree Circle held its December gathering in Red Men’s hall with a turkey supper served by Mrs Alexander Burgess Jr. and candy bags from a decorated tree by Mrs George W Wilson and Mrs Emery Rideout. Committee included Mrs Edward J Murphy Mrs John M Johnson and Mrs Emery E Rideout. Members played cards after the tree and Mrs M Worthley McPhee performed piano selections.

Pine Tree Circle Red Men's Hall Alexander Burgess, Jr George D. Parsh George W. Wilson Emery Rideout Edward J. Murphy John M. Johnson Emery E. Rideout M. Worthley McPhee

Five Islands Christmas Concert and Library Expansion

The Five Islands church held a Christmas program with carols and readings, followed by a Christmas tree and gifts. The library extension was completed adding two stacks and wall space, bringing total books to about 3,099. Local residents and visitors attended and contributed to the event and ongoing library efforts.

Parker Head Highlights Holiday Social Notes

The column records various local families visiting relatives in Lisbon Falls Bath and at home over the holidays. Lewiston post office broke its outgoing letter mail record with 105,009 pieces as a storm disrupted advance expectations for a new peak.

Lewiston

Obituary: Bath’s Oldest Resident Sarah Hyde Dies at 98

Sarah Augusta Hyde aged 98, longtime Bath resident and Winter Street church member, died Tuesday afternoon at the home of her cousins the Misses Adams on South Street. Born June 23, 1841 in West Bath, she lived most of her life in Bath, taught Sunday school, helped found the Fortnightly club, and endured declining sight and hearing with gentle spirit. Funeral Friday at 2 pm at the Adams home with Rev. Joseph O. Purdue officiating.

Sarah Augusta Hyde Bath Winter Street Misses Adams South Street Miss Hyde West Bath Jonathan A Rhoda W. Hyde Richmond Jonathan Hyde Edwin Hyde Misse Adams Joseph O. Purdue

Henry W Woodbridge dies after illness in Bath area

Henry W Woodbridge 63 longtime Boston meat business figure died Tuesday at Miss Myra Foote home in Brunswick Road while wintering there with his wife formerly Clara Erskine of Bath. Survived by wife, a brother Frank W Woodbridge of Allston, nieces Natalie Woodbridge and others, nephews Francis Woodbridge and Clyde Morton. Funeral Thursday in Cambridge at George Long's parlors.

Henry W. Woodbridge Faneuil Hall Market Boston Myra Foote R.N Brunswick Road Woodbridge Rupert Wing Farm West Bath Mr. Woodbridge Cambridge Mass William Emily Kidder Woodbridge Sasanoa Bluffs Woolwich Front Street Pythian Lodge Elks and Dokies Bridgton Clara Erskine Bath Frank W. Woodbridge Allston Bertrand Bailey Waterbury

Chester B Horne Funeral Arrangements

A prayer will be offered Thursday at one at the home of Mr and Mrs Harry L Horne for Chester Berry Horne son of the couple and a Coast Guard crew member of the cutter Al gonquin who died Monday night in the U S Marine hospital Portland The funeral will be held at Georgetown Center Church at 230 with Rev Joseph O Purdue of Winter Street Bath officiating Burial will be in Oak Cemetery Georgetown Center

Harry L. Horne Chester Berry Horne Coast Guard Algonquin U. S. Marine Hospital Portland Georgetown Center Joseph O. Purdue Winter Street Church Bath Oak Cemetery

Funeral for Ada M. Storer at Green Street Home

Ada M. Storer 73 widow of Herbert B. Storer died recently. Her funeral was Monday at 2 p.m. at 41 Green Street with Rev. Joseph O. Purdue officiating. Bearers were Arthur T. Storer Howard E. Storer John G. Storer and Frank J. Farrin. Burial followed at New Meadows cemetery in Harpswell.

Ada M. Storer Herbert B. Storer Green Street Joseph O. Purdue Winter Street Arthur T. Storer Howard E. Storer John G. Storer Frank J. Farrin New Meadows Cemetery Harpswell

Staples Funeral Held Private Service At Willow Street

The funeral for George W. Staples was held privately Wednesday afternoon at his home 62 Willow street. Rev. Charles R. Sims of First Baptist church officiated with bearers Fred Freeman John Sonia Charles Kenney and Forest C. Legard. Burial followed at Oak Grove.

George W. Staples Willow Street Charles R. Sims First Baptist Church Fred Freeman John Sonia Charles Kenney Forest C. Legard Oak Grove

Cook Funeral Held for Charles F Cook in Bath

The funeral for Charles F. Cook was held Wednesday afternoon at two at his home 1034 Middle Street. Dr David L Wilson of Central Church officiated with bearers Henry Preble Sydney McPherson Philip Blaisdell and Charles Blaisdell. Burial followed at Oak Grove. Caldwell Jacobson of Montreal a former Bath youth visited his mother at 7 Deering Street. Jacobson, a World War I Royal Flying Corps veteran, now teaches in Montreal public schools.

Charles F. Cook Middle Street David L. Wilson Central Church Henry Preble Sydney McPherson Philip Charles Blaisdell Oak Grove Caldwell Jacobson Montreal Bath Helen C. Jacobson Deering Street Jacobson Royal Flying Corps

Charles M Boyd 63 Bath native dies after illness

Charles Melvin Boyd of Bath, a barber by trade and longtime Bath resident, died after a hospital stay spanning Bath and Long Island. Funeral held Monday. Survived by son Philip and daughter Hortense, plus brothers Herbert, Albert, and Harold. He worked in Boston hotels and ran a Bath shop, and belonged to Acadia lodge K of P.

Charles Melvin Boyd Bath Long Island Hospital Mr. Boyd Charles Lucy MS. Boyd Statler Boston

George W Staples dies in Bath on 38th wedding anniversary

George W Staples 67 a joiner at Bath Iron Works died Sunday at his home 62 Willow Street on the eve of his 38th wedding anniversary. He was born in Fredericton New Brunswick to George W and Ellen Staples and had lived in Bath 20 years coming from Derby. He is survived by his wife three sons Forest Somerville Mass Lovell and Roland Staples Bath seven daughters and several grandchildren and great grandchild.

George W. Staples Bath Iron Works Corp Willow Street Mr. Staples Fredericton N. B George W Ellen Fowler) Staples Bath Derby Forest Somerville Mass Lovell Roland Staples Leslie Wildes Kennebunk Lister Lawrence Honolulu John E. Gowen John Sylvester Armand Petit John Green Hilda Staples Richard Staples Houston Belle Bagley Skowhegan

Chester Berry Horne Dies in Coast Guard Service

Chester Berry Horne aged 26 died from sleeping sickness Monday at U S Marine Hospital after serving two and a half years aboard the cutter Algonquin. He was born in Frankfort November 30, 1913, grew up in Bath, graduated Morse High School in 1932, and is survived by his wife Laura O. Horne, a stepson Douglas Tuck, and his parents.

Chester Berry Horne Coast Guard Algonquin U. S. Marine Hospital Harry L. Horne Pear Street Bath Frankfort Morse High School Winter Street Laura O. Horne

Mrs Ada M Storer Dies After Long Illness

Ada M. Storer 73 widow of Herbert B. Storer died Friday at her daughter Mrs. Frank A. Farrin’s home 41 Green Street Bath following a long illness. Born in Bath she lived in Boston during marriage before returning to Bath nine years ago. Survived by daughter Mrs Farrin and three sons Arthur T and John G Storer Brunswick and Howard E Storer Lexington Mass.

Ada M. Storer Herbert B. Storer Frank A. Farrin Green Street Storer Bath Christopher Mary Cushing Boston Farrin Howard E. Storer Lexington Mass Arthur T. and John G. Storer Brunswick

Charles F. Cook Dies After Long Illness in Bath

Charles F. Cook 78 an aggregate joiner at Bath Iron Works for over 30 years died Monday at his home 1034 Middle street after a long illness with complications. Born in Georgetown he was a son of Capt. Samuel and Sarah Cook and had recently moved back to Bath from Portland. He leaves his wife two sons Walter of Bath Randall of Quincy Mass one brother Edward E. Cook of Bath one sister Mrs Dorinda Blaisdell of Bath three nephews and two nieces.

Charles F. Cook Bath Iron Works Middle Street Mr. Cook Georgetown Capt Samuel Sarah (Snowman) Cook Bath Portland Walter Cook Randall Cook Quincy Mass Edward E. Cook Dorinda Blaisdell

Miss Evelyn Goodrich Dies After Mastoid Operation

Miss Evelyn Goodrich 30 of Plaistow New Hampshire song evangelist and church leader died Monday in Portland after a mastoid operation. Funeral services will be held in Haverhill Massachusetts Thursday with Rev E T French of the Church of the Nazarene officiating.

Evelyn Goodrich Plaistow N. H Church of the Nazarene Portland Haverhill Mass E. T. French

Miss Elizabeth Gilman Funeral Held at Brunswick Mansion

The funeral for Miss Elizabeth J. Gilman of Brunswick occurred last Wednesday at her Union Street home the Gilman Mansion built by her grandfather Capt John Dunlap around 1800. Rev Thompson E Ashby conducted services with bearers Prof Wilmot Mitchell Prof Warren Catlin Prof Orren Hormell Samuel Forsaith John Riley and John Baxter.

Elizabeth J. Gilman Brunswick Gilman Mansion Union - Street John Dunlap Thompson E. Ashby Wilmot B. Mitchell Warren B. Catlin Orren C. Hormell Samuel L. Forsaith John W. Riley John L. Baxter

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