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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1940

Page

5

Bath Marine to Fly as Pan American Pilot

Stephen S. Marshall Jr. of Bath, a former Marine Air Corps lieutenant, ends a four year enlistment and becomes a Pan American Airways co-pilot on the Miami to Rio de Janeiro route starting March 1. He plans a vacation at home before assuming duties and will reunite periodically with Morse High and University of Maine classmate Stanley Henderson in Rio de Janeiro.

Stephen S. Marshall, Jr High Street U. S. Marine Air Corps Marine Air Corps Pan-American Air Lines Rio de Janeiro Bath Mr. Marshall Morse High School University of Maine Stanley D. Henderson David S. Henderson North Bath Ingersoll Rand Co Marshall Miami Rio Sreve Naval Air Station Pensacola Quantico United States Naval Air Station Fla Pan-American Lines

Fireside Club visits Portland for Regional Youth Conference

More than 40 members of the Winter Street Fireside club went to Portland Sunday afternoon for the Regional Youth Conference at Williston church. Prof. Ralph S. Harlow of Smith College spoke about world travels and meetings with refugee and youth groups. He urged Christian youth to face facts with insight and motivation. Transportation was organized by Charles B. Doyle, Harry L. Horne, and John J. Shepard. Next Sunday Earl C. Kimble will show colored pictures of Maine and other places. a Southland business trip letter from Frederic A. Lord notes unusually cold snow in North Carolina and his wish to return home.

Winter Stret Fireside Club Portland Williston Church Ralph S. Harlow Smith College Christian Legion of Youth Australia India London Charles B. Doyle Harry L. Horne John J. Shepard Earl C. Kimble Maine Illinois New York State Washington, D. C Ladies’ Auxiliary Frederic A. Lord North Street Saco Southland Garland Mfg. Co Pine Tree Lord North Carolina

Brewster Urges University Drive for Maine Growth

Representative Ralph O. Brewster told the University of Maine Association of the District of Columbia that America faces renewed growth and that universities will play a growing role in education and research. He cited expanding high school completion, trade training, and the need for technology and chemurgy, urging expansion through Orono facilities or state extension centers and highlighting Maine’s college-age population and history from 1865. He noted federal and state funding trends, tuition growth, and the university’s rising budget as proof of its evolving role in public education.

America Maine Orono University

Farewell Sermon by Dr Wilson at Central Church

Dr David L Wilson, Bath’s long serving pastor of Central Congregational Church, delivered his valedictory after 26 years. He urged the timeless command to love God and neighbor as the world changes, calling Reconstruction a communal church aim through righteousness and justice.

David L. Wilson Central Congregational Church Bath Dr. Wilson Portland Wilson Central Church Russia

Bath Bath extends Boy Scout program growth in city

In Bath the scouting movement expands with Troops 52 53 54 55 plus Cub Pack 55 forming under Colonial club St Mary's church Wesley M E church and Winter Street church sponsor troops. Y M C A plans a troop and North End Community club adds one. A district committee and Bath representative to Pine Tree Council named. Public investitures planned and a June Spring Camporee at South Paris.

Bath Colonial Club Winter Street Church Supt John Parker Pine Tree Council Boy Scouts of America St. Mary's Church Wesley M. E. Church Y M.C A North End St. Mary’s Church Victor R. E. Carey Eugene M. Desmond Francis A. Winchenbach Oscar J. Tanguay A. L. Eastman Andrew M. Butterfield Bird A. Shellenbarger Earle 3. Lermond Winter Street John W. Osborn Fred J. Higgins Elbridge R. Wright Carl Y. Kennedy Chester H. McCabe Edgar D. Leavitt George W. Hibbs E. Loren Stiles Orrin L. Crosby Chester B. Oliver Joseph O. Purdue Ear Pride Frank M. Churchill Morris 8. Povich David P. Surette Cecil L. Fullerton James L. Morse Portland Maine Scouting Ralph G. Stetson William S. Newell Edwin R. Andrews Paris

Republicans in Bath Plan for City Election

Republicans in Bath map ward and mayoral races for March 14 city election. Ward caucuses set for Feb 14 and mayoral caucus Feb 15 at 7:30 pm in municipal buildings. Members report strong activity, signaling possible Republican victory. discussions include women representation and enrollment on official check lists. Notable attendees include Fred W. Quimby and Mrs. E Envis Leonard. others travel from Brookline to Palm Beach for the season.

Republican City Committee Fred W. Quimby Common Council Municipal Auditorium E. Envis Leonard North Street

Bath Girl Scouts And Brownies Do Good Work

Busy Bee Pack of Brownies led by Mrs Leonard F Wetherbee and Mrs Sumner Berry held a successful January 27 food sale at Senter's for Finnish Relief and Infantile Paralysis. Members and leaders planned a February 8 Valentine party, while groups work on First Aid, nature notebooks, and a March of Dimes card for Infantile Paralysis.

Busy Bee Leonard F. Wetherbee Sumner O. Berry Senter’s, Inc Alexandria Sewall Betty Cummings Dorothy Bradford Marilyn McElman Evelyn Berry Betty Berry Brownies Virginia Cameron Nancy Stover Wise Owl Troop Girl Scouts Bowen Torrey Pine Tree Troop Linwood IF. Carr Ossipee Patrol Nancy Sewall Judy Dennison Sally Munsey Sally Sarkis Madeline Jones Lorraine Marr Pepper Patrol Harry E. Collins Bluebirds Wild Rose Troop Stanley B. Hunter Geraldine Estabrooks Marilyn Hart Hallet Lynette Caverly Parker Head Red Rose Arthur W. Bowker James A Gillies Glee Club Margaret Mackinnon Prooup Wilmer Voorhees Red Cross Walker Art Building Bowdoin College Frank S Saunders W. S. Voorhes New York

Larrabee 50th Wedding Anniversary Recalls West Bath Roots

Mr and Mrs Fred W Larrabee of West Bath observed their 50th wedding anniversary in Larrabees Grove on the east bank of the New Meadows river. He is 76 and she 72, with Ada E White of West Bath as the bride. The couple married January 30 1890 after a local betrothal in Hardings East Brunswick and built a life defined by his work as a builder contractor. Over 46 years he erected more than 390 houses and numerous boats. Continued on Page Six.

Fred W. Larrabee West Bath West New Meadows River Larrabee Hardings East Brunswick Ada E. White Theodore F. White Elm Street Massachusetts Joseph and Emma Moore White Sirice Joseph W. Larrabee Walter W Topsham William

Central Church Choir Honors Pastor and Wife

Central Church choir hosted a Friday dinner at the Purish House honoring Dr. and Mrs. David T. Wilson celebrating his twenty six years as minister and nearly his birthday. The event featured decorations, gifts including mantel lamps, and remarks thanking Dr Wilson for over a quarter century of service. Proceeds from the President's Ball at the new Armory, about 170 dollars, benefited Warm Springs Foundation for Infantile Paralysis and Savadalioc county.

Purish House Central Whiirch Wilsot Milnister Multhue Club Garret Battery H CAC H.D Armory Warm Springs Foundation Savadalioc County Nate Gold Franklin D. Roosevelt Fred D. Hill A. M. Main Dominique J. Tardif Sumoner Scewall Edith Ek Mack Kinnor Arthur Sewall James W. Temple Maury H. Cunningham Mr Walking Stick Beverly Carmene Theresa Tardif Ann Diesmond Claire Martin Eleanor Fullerton Dorothy Gilchrist Germaine Bonney Marion Getchell Oh Johnny Beverly Curran Myrna M. Avery Edith F. Mackinnon Vanona A. MacDonald Margaret Mackinnon Jeannette F. Shackford Ruth Pratt Mary Darrah Connie Gilmore Barbara Freeman Mary K. Kenney Louise M. Trainor Nathan W. Watson Joseph H Mulliney Beatrice E. Duprey Alice M. Mulligan Ee M. Cummings Henrietta “New C. Marjorie Trott

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Pan-American Airways Fireside Club Williston Brewster U. of M Washington Ralph O. Brewster University of Maine Association of the District of Columbia THE University OF Tomorrow Eastham Guild, Jr Clifton, Mass William 8S. Newell Washington Street Kingdom of Cod David Logan Wilson L.hld BOY Scout Shipping City S. Howard Mildram Brookline Mass Bath Girl Scouts Adolph Grondin Walnut Street First National Pierce and Walnut Streets Lewiston Central Fire Station Grondin O’connell Lee Johnson Winthrop, Mass Central Church Choir New Armory Mrs. Wilson Garret Attery H Pete deSpei John Shaw Arevtor Wilitt Tareille Sitoon Shaw Makar Stain Lovely J At . Wh. Thompson Andrus Coleman Howard Parks Perley Ater Harold A Conley Everson C. Stinson Jane Stevens Phyllis Pauline Nickerson Paul Eaton Department of English Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, Mass William 8. Newell
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