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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1938

Page

5

Vickers Me serve wed in Gardiner during December ceremony

Charles E. Vickers and Mary E. Meserve, both of Richmond, were married in Gardiner on December 10 by Justice of the Peace Walter A. Wood. The couple’s families are listed. Vickers is from Southboro, Massachusetts, and works at the William Berry Ranch on Toothaker Road.

Charles E. Vickers Mary E. Meserve Gardiner Walter A. Wood Richmond Vickers William Meserve George H. Vickers Southboro Mass William Berry Toothaker Road Alfred Ives Baptist Church Lester R. Norton B. B. Douglass C. Gion Ralph Crocker Clarence Lang Shirley David Clarence Blood Barton Virginia Stilphen Boston Laura Stilphen Olive U. of M Frank Adams Farmington Normal School Lucille Bailey Lynn Edmond Bailey Arlene Cheat Mills L. Proctor Lions Club The Fra Gonier Romero Bellevance Barbara Bond Jane Harvard Archer Terrell Cleveland Marriner M. E. Hutchinson, Jr John Hurley Clarence Morrill Richardson and Libby Henry Vetead Water Street Alfred H. Ives Christopher and Clifton

Charlotte's Dancing Pupils Entertained at School Party

The first term close of Charlotte's School of Dancing featured a Christmas party at the K of P hall. Pupils performed in a varied program including songs, dances, solos, and a sensational acrobatic duet by Erma Bennett and Isabel Kingsbury. Mrs. Calvin Kimball and Miss Evelyn Dodge served refreshments.

Charlotte’s School of Dancing K. of P. Hall Calvin Kimball Evelyn Dodge Ellen Wilson Jean Osborne Helen Gallagher Helen Tabor Barbara Jenkins Beverly Niles Arline Arsenault Marilyn Booker Erma Bennett Isabel Kingsbury Carleton Andrews Charlotte

Christmas Reflections at Alaska Event and Charity Sale

Mrs Herrief S Christiansen described Christmas in Alaska and the Norway visit during a Winter Street Ladies Auxiliary meeting. A Christmas tree and gifts brightened the gathering. hostesses listed include Miss Jane A Goodman and several others. Plans include a food sale silver tea and a white elephant sale at Jan 10. Proceeds from the Nativity pageant benefited charity.

Herrief S. Christiansen Alaska Betty Rice Obderlin Joseph O. Purdue Norway Winter Street Cecil V. Rowland Jane A. Goodman Harry L. Horne Carl E. Albee Carlton L. Rice William Potter Ralph D. Warren J. Edward Drake Richard T. Hersom Henry Small

Bath Boy Commended and Navy Promotion Report

Prof Thomas Sumner Hayes of Bath was voted third most capable instructor by University of Puerto Rico students. The notice also reports Dr A A Stott of Bath promoted from lieutenant commander to commander in the naval reserve, list approved by Secretary Swanson.

Thomas Sumner Hayes John P. Hayes Washburn Street University of Puerto Rico Hayes Bath A. A. Stott Medical Corps Naval Reserve Dr. Stott Secretary of the Navy Swanson

Central Church Children Host Annual Christmas Party

The Junior and Kindergarten groups of Central Church held a Christmas party Saturday afternoon in the parish house. Major William R. Kimball supervised with Mrs. Carl J. Severin and a list of child narrators and performers presented songs, plays, and recitations, followed by gifts from two trees and candy for attendees.

Central Church William R. Kimball Carl J. Severin Irma D. Groves Charlotte FP. Page Eleanor M. Ferguson Martha Page Donald McKellar Mary Ellen Cyr David L. Wilson Nellie Page Virginia Hartleb Dorothy Dunn Beverly Richards Elizabeth Trott Ruth Small Elaine Noyes Ethel Rogers Bertha Sutherland Irene Farris Barbara Lou Deering Frank Sutherland Annenwell Marion King Alfred Noyes Betty Hil Donald Russell Aenex Amelia Mitchell Billy McKellar Eleanor McRae Richard Armes Batt Patty Smith Otis Richards Lane Green Evergreen Marilyn King Marilyn Longley Paul Bagdikian Virginia Emery Donald McRae Joan Longley iGlosing 5 Goon Betty McGuire

Rotarians hear on Norwegian proverbs and customs

At the Rotary luncheon Rev. Joseph O. Purdue spoke about Norwegian proverbs and customs from his childhood in Norway. He quoted sayings, explained meanings, and illustrated thrift and life insights. Bath Rotarians are to meet Thursday at Sedgwick to plan next year’s program.

Rotary Club Hotel Sedgwick Joseph O. Purdue Winter Street Church Norway Fred D. Hill Sedgwick

Bath Experiences Mild Still Alarm Fire Epidemic

Bath reports a series of mild still alarms after a water main break under the Kennebec river. Firefighters respond to three incidents on Thursday and Friday at 64 Mechanic Street 557 Washington Street and 283 Center Street. No injuries or major damage reported.

Bath Kennebec Seth Doughty Mechanic Street Hattie M. Simpson Washington Street Center Street

Myrtle Lodge Admits Four New Candidates

Myrtle lodge of Odd Ladies in K. of Phall admitted four new members Friday night. Maria Townsend praised the lodge's efficiency, with guest Edna Wing from Auburn. A covered dish supper preceded the meeting. plans included helping sick members at Christmas and sending New Year cards to out of town members. A $5 Salvation Army donation was approved for Christmas work.

Myrtle Lodge Odd Ladies K. of Phall Helen Townsend Auburn Edna Wing Salvation Army Sadie Savage Hotewick

Christmas program warms Georgetown church scene

A First Baptist Church Christmas program in Georgetown delighted parishioners with a live Santa Claus, readings, songs, and a well filled tree. Local families and visitors from New York to Waltham joined in holiday cheer as residents report snow, parties, and ongoing illness, with town officers distributing 1939 identification cards at local post offices.

First Baptist Church Santa Claus Mc. Koehlwetter Joan Hagan Leroy Pinkham Charles Hinckley Clayton Stevens Helen Koehlwetter George Laskey, Jr Walter Cunningham, Jr Little Town of Bethlehem Eugene Reynolds Harold Loveitt Clayton Heald Alice Hinckley Adeline Heffron Rose Campbell Kathrine Burns Lois Burns Barbara Hanna Audrey Pinkham Anne Powers M. Levine Danny New York City West George Hirsch Gilbert Gunnell John Waltham Mass Waltham Watch Factory Howard Noble Howard M. Trafton Charles Blaisdell Portland Rudolph Trafton Doris Trafton Georgetown Trafton Boston Carleton Bridge Five Islands Postoffice Georgetown Postoffice

Nativity Presented in Full at Winter Street Church

Nativity presented in its entirety at Winter Street Church under the Ladies' Auxiliary. The pageant featured soloists, a church quartet, and a large cast with scenes from The Temple to The Nativity. Directing committees and Boy Scout ushers are listed along with gratitude to helpers and donors.

Winter Street Church Ladies’ Auxiliary Jesus Bambino Barbara Jean Dorothy Stanton Martha and Mary Morse Linna Marie Purdue Alma Swanton Leroy F. Colby Rupert M. Irvine Richard T. Hersom Waldo Marshall Clifford B. Smith Carl E. Albee Temple Zacharias Almena A. Jaques Angel Gabriel Frederick H. Cullen Mary Clarence W. Dalton Elizabeth Henry O. McCabe Ruth F. Skillings Amy A. Irish Angel Catherine E. Leonard Joseph Alice F. Johnson Bessie M. Hunt Horace G. Morse Wilbra Billings Joseph O. Purdue Maxwell Powers Clinton D. Wilson Edgar D. Leagitt Ladies Auxiliary Ernest R. Freeman Archie E. Doyle Edgar D. Leavitt Gordon A. Lake Clare Fulton Charles Camack Jack Honsinger Arah Richmond Charles W. Walsh, Jr George F. Nasi Harold Small Philip Wenz Harry H. Watson Edward Brown Henry Trowbridge Walter Maass Harry Fullerton George Conway Maurice Brown Lawrence Matter LaForrest Cunningham

Unusual Fish Caught While Smelt Fishing at Bean Rock

Ralph F Small in Whiskeay Creek on Christmas morning hauled an 18 inch fish weighing about three pounds. The specimen resembles a trout or female salmon with speckled back and sides. Experts Morin and Price viewed it and deemed it unlike any local species known.

Bean Rock Ralph F Small Dummer Street Small Mr. Small Harry F. Morin Arthur H. Price Frank Plummer

Maine State Grange appoints new Legislative Committee

The Maine State Grange formed a new Legislative Committee led by Allison P Howes chair with Haven Sawyer Merle J Harriman Elwin E Adison Kate B Ellis. A conference of State Deputies will meet at the Wooster House in Hallowell on Tuesday Jan 3 at 10 am. Officials aim to begin Grange work promptly and have the Maine program under way by Jan 15 1939.

Maine State Grange F. A. Richardson Allison P. Howes Palmyra Haven Sawyer Bangor Merle J Harriman Readfield Elwin E Adison Auburn Kate B. Ellis Fairfield Wooster House Hallowell Maine

Five Islands Christmas Concert and Village News

A church Christmas concert on Saturday featured carols, tableaux and a starry program led by Beverly Rittall and Leon Williams among others. The event included offerings, announcements, and holiday readings, with gifts distributed from the tree and local residents sharing in the celebration.

Petere Ieee Beverly Rittall Cleon Pinkham Doris Campbell David Stevens Evelyn Bold James McMahan Natalie McMahan Daniel MacGillivary Reginald Pinkham Russell Harford The Shepherds and Angels Leon Williams Irving Hanna Thomas Hanna John MacGillivary Cora Hanna Wise Men Leon Wilhiams Ieving Hanna Chester McMahan Dors Campbell Charlotte Gray Mary Louise Pinkham Olive Williams Ida MacGillivary Mary Hanna Jeanette Stevens Elizabeth Rittall Elizabeth Carr Claire MacGillivary Barbara Pinkham James MacMahan Helen Koehlweiter Jeanette Pinkham William Mar Lester Davis Orville Rowe

Will Tell Story Of The Locomotive Lecture at Winter Street Club

Ralph F Derby of Bowdoin College a railway historian will present an illustrated lecture on The Story of the Locomotive A Century of Railroading using about 200 colored lantern slides. The talk covers stagecoaches steam locomotion Civil War era first transcontinental road electric cars early automobiles and streamlined trains. Supper at 6:30 served by the Ladies Auxiliary and all are invited.

Ralph F Derby Bowdoin College Railway and Locomotive Historical Society of Boston Winter Street Men's Club Derby Ladies’ Auxiliary

Moses Family Arrives From Lisbon Falls for Christmas Visit

Mr and Mrs Oliver Moses third and sons Richard and Oliver fourth came Saturday from Lisbon Falls to spend Christmas with Mrs Moses’s parents Mr and Mrs Daniel Doyle on Union Street.

Oliver Moses Richard Oliver Lisbon Falls Moses Daniel Doyle Union Street

Harvey D. Gibson Named Director of International Mercantile Marine

Harvey D. Gibson president of the Manufacturers Trust Co. in New York and Bowdoin College alumnus has been elected a director of the International Mercantile Marine Co. He succeeds Kermit Roosevelt and joins P. A. S. Franklin as board member. IMMs fleet includes United States Lines and Panama Pacific Line with the American Pioneer Line serving Asia and India, and plans for newer ships under federal subsidy.

Harvey D. Gibson Manufacturers Trust Co New York North Conway N. H Bowdoin College International Mercantile Marine Co North Atlantic Kermit Roosevelt I. M.M Kerr Line Gibson Broadway Manhattan Washington Atlantic Europe

St Paul Island Not As Bad As Has Been Pictured

Editor notes that St Paul and Amsterdam Islands in the southern latitudes are not as harsh as some reports claim. The piece recalls historical sailing uses, water and bird rookeries, and the relative mildness in spring, with high lands and snowy peaks contrasted with shipboard life.

ST. Paul Island the Independent St. Paul Amsterdam Asbury Park N. J S. E Cape Race Hatteras Cape Flattery Amsterdam Islands

Newell to Meet C I O Officials in Camden Talk

Juan Green national president of the Industrial Union of Machinists and Shipbuilding Workers of Annrea meets with Newell Bath Iron Works president Mr. Newell to discuss a proposed agreement for its members. The session follows the New Year with local union officials present.

Juan Green Camden N. J Macme Annrea C. TO Wim S Newell Bath Iron Works, Corp Newell Fueture

Dike School Pupils Record Perfect Fall Attendance

Dike school pupils across grades report perfect attendance for the Fall term. Lists show Grade One students Claire Wing through Dexter Vigne, Grade Two led by Roberta Barter and Gerald Clough, Grade Three including Philip Haskell and Raymond Jones, Grade Five with Warren Beardsley and Frances Cushing, Grade Six B and Six A with multiple names, and Grade Seven students such as Lloyd Doyle and Ethel Faucher.

Dike School Claire Wing Helen Cook Shirley Hamlin Nancy Hudson Ruby Jones Joan Hutchins Edwin Pert Gordon Pinkham Alice Staples Dexter Vigne Roberta Barter Gerald Clough Eliza Estabrooks Pauline Holmson Carl Langbehn Philip Mailly Harold Staples Willard Thurston Rodney Wright Philip Haskell Raymond Jones Barbara Liakopoulos Emery Mitchell Perlesion Pert Beverly Piper William Plummer William Tait Donald Staples Warren Beardsley Frances Cushing Walter Elliot Mary Flaherty Bernard Fraser Bernard Holmes Janice Hogan Herbert Hudson Isabelle Hudson Leroy James Samuel Jordan Colin Mitchell Roger Pinkham Geraldine Pratt Elwood Robbins Velma Rogers Roberta Vines John Wishart Leslie Ashline Russell Bradford Kathleen Clark James Gardenier Edmund Hagan Helen Plummer Paul Bradford Elizabeth Cushing Marjorie Cushing Gertrude Harnish Walter James, Jr Helen Kakos Beverly Linnell Claire Martin Catharine Powers Elaine Rogers Annie Staples Aubrey Steen Robert Tabor Gladys Worrey Lloyd Doyle Ethel Faucher Franklin Howe Martha McShane Eunice Perry Alma Tait Burton Wing Margaret Elliot Russell Hatch Gerda Langbehn Sewall Pearson Nick Poulos Herman Whittam Chestina Worrey

Civil Service Plan Considered for Bath Police and Fire

A Bath special committee recommended a referendum to place the city police and fire departments on civil service. The panel revised Sec 10 to require a public hearing with counsel before removal, with immediate reinstatement if charges fail, and will propose the act at January council. Members include Mayor Small and councilors Small Jr., Robson, Mitchell, Burden, Hart, and Carter.

Maine Bath Board of Commissioners Small Charles T. Small, Jr The Common Council Robson Mitchell Burden, Hart and Carter

Busiest Christmas on Record in Bath

Milton H. Douglas, Bath post office veteran, says the Christmas rush was the busiest he has seen in 32 years. He retires April 1 and notes crowds filled the corridor while patrons remained good natured despite long lines. Clerks worked at their utmost to serve the public.

Santa Claus Indiana Spencer County Ohio River American Express Oscar Phillips Post Office Department Louisville New Albany Milton H. Douglas Bath

Miniature church decor brightens High Street lawn scene

A seven by five by six foot miniature church on the lawn of Arthur F. Mayo at 819 High Street featured a cupola bell steeple and cross and was lit electrically. Paul J. Hart built it and organ music was piped from Mayo’s residence by Francis S. McPherson. In court two defendants faced sentences for intoxication and disorderly conduct.

Arthur F. Mayo High Street Paul J. Hart Uptown Theatre Francis S. McPherson

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bath Boy Galen M. Low Jean Chestnut Hill Frances Wallace Bates College Lewiston South Street Legislative Committee OF the State Grange D. M. Humphreys & Co Sagadahock Block Bath, Me Room Ellsworth Pinkham James Stevens Derby Line Harold Rowe Kittery Mr Rowe Carl Harold Maldred, Pinkham Westbrook Chester Clyde Pinkham Bay Point Pinkham M.s. George Hanna Ruth Pierce Marion Southport Alice Wilkins Jay William Marr Oscar Snowman F. H. Koehlwetter Ralph Pinkham Maurice Pinkham Hartley Harley Seguinland Milford Mary Norton Stoughton J. J. Gibson Madeline Berry Charles M. Bigelow Freeport Cora Mae Hanna Morse High School T. J. Hanna Ralph F. Derby Winter Street Men’s Club 1.M.M. Lines C.I.0 West Albert A. Nickerson Russell EF. Nutting Police and Fire Department Postoffice Deering Fred S. Curtis & CO Thomas RE. Huston
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