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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1939

Page

3

Richmond Community Notes Jubilant Fraternal and Church Events

The page lists meetings and degrees conferred by Progres sive Orange, Beulah Rebekah lodge, Amy Bradley Tent, and Enterprise grange with harvest suppers and ceremonies. It covers church services by New England fellowship team Sylvester and Gavitt, Baptist and Methodist services, and a sermon series. Obituaries note Mrs Betsey Annis Henderson and Glenwood W Curtis. Births include Stacey Trask and Patricia Nottage.

Beulah Rebekah Lodge No Amy Bradley D. of U. W. Hall Marion MacFarland Pauline Gilpatrick Sadie Waltz New England Fellowship Sylvester and Gavitt Baptist Church Burleigh Sylvester Maine Providence Bible School Edna Burrill Christian Endeavor Alfred Ives Methodist Church Twelve Friends Mass Betsey Annis Henderson Alexander Henderson Richmond Fairfield Gilbert Edgett Glenwood W. Curtis Lester Umberhind Byron Ludwig Preston Carver Weston Carver John Berube Erland Hinckley Melvin Black West Buxton John York Steep Falls John McCarthy Lewiston Waterville Earl Frost Brunswick Hospital Leighton Jordan Deaconess Hospital Boston Jane Harvard Fredrick Harvard Detroit Mich Ladies’ Farm Bureau Emily Gray Leader Walter Knight Fred Meacham Otis Gray Enterprise Grange Cleveland Marriner Jean Lemieux Charlotte Jean Neal Lemieux Georgianna Joe Moeller Jean Nichols Patricia Hurley Carroll Jackie Harry Phyllis Hurley Mary Moeller Patricia Richard Nottage Armonk N. Y Nottage Evelyn Tracy

Progressive Grange meets in Richmond with 83 present

The Progressive Grange in Richmond met Friday evening with 83 members in attendance including guests from Topsham West Bath Dirigo and Enterprise. Third and fourth degrees were conferred on five candidates by Degree Team led by Orman Douglass. A harvest supper organized by the lady officers followed the work. The next meeting will feature a program directed by lecturer Mrs Margaret Baker.

Progressive Grange Richmond Topsham West Bath Dirigo Enterprise

Bath Iron Works Employee Returns After Visit

Howard Small from the office force at Bath Iron Works has returned after a brief visit with his parents in Richmond.

Howard Small The Bath Iron Works Richmond

Century Indemnity Company 1938 financials in Maine

Abstract of the annual statement filed by The Century Indemnity Company of Hartford on December 31 1938 for Maine shows assets totaling 12 029 and liabilities with net unpaid losses of 4 187 886 55 unearned premiums 3 410 975 45 and a surplus over all liabilities of 2 710 008 74. Aggregate assets and liabilities equal 17 029 242 17. D M Eys & Co Maine resident agents Bath Maine.

Century Indemnity Company Hartford D.M. Eys & CO Bath Maine

Cosmopolitan Club Explores Fashion Buying Factors

Miss Helen C. Spaulding from the University of Maine Extension Service spoke at the Cosmopolitan club on factors affecting clothes buying and rayon manufacturing processes. The meeting included reports from members on the Maine Federation, plans for an all day Maine Progressive Union event, committee assignments, and a luncheon for 40 attendees.

Helen C. Spaulding University of Maine Extension Service Cosmopolitan Club Miss Spaulding Carl F Pierce Carl ¥. Kennedy Maine Federation William W. Dennison Rachel F. Nichols Irene H. Ingalls Lottie E. Wilson A. A. Stott John Parker Carl Y. Kennedy Edmund A. Rothwell J. Gertrude Silsby Warren M. Stilphen House

Democrats Endorse Haskell's Mayoral Candidacy

The Democratic City Committee unanimously endorsed Robert H. Haskell for the mayoralty at a Monday night meeting in the common council chamber. Representative Dominique J. Tardif praised Haskell as a debt minded reformer aiming to cut city debt by 50 000 annually. Haskell, Ward 6 representative in both city council branches, received no dissenting votes.

Robert H. Haskell Democratic City Committee Common Council Chamber Febin City Hall Dominique J. Tardif Haskell Ralph C. Covel Sewall

Beacon Junior Aid to Serve a Washington's Birthday Supper

Beacon Junior Aid names a general committee for a Washington's birthday supper on February 20 in the vestry. The event will host husbands and gentlemen friends. Jessica Hughes, Sanford Nickerson, Fred Pinkham and Roy Bradford head the entertainment committee. New members joined, no-sen-fowl pins sold, gypsy baskets yielded funds, and knowledge games followed the meeting.

Lula P. Herbert Wilbur H. Crocker Charles I. Madden, Jr Beacon Junior Aid Jessica R. Hughes Sanford B. Nickerson Fred D. Pinkham Roy Bradford Roy O. Edwards Jesse Kenderdine Archie M. Wishart Samuel Morse

Bowdoin College Notes Highlights Winter Week Events

The annual Bradbury debate is set for 4 15 and 8 15 in Hubbard hall. A sophomore hop is planned for Friday February 10 in the Sargent gymnasium. The Moulton union motion picture series opens Saturday night with Roberta starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers and features a reel of 1938 football games. Rt Rev John T Dallas will speak at chapel Sunday, as keynote for the 1939 Forum of Modern Religious Thought next week. The choir will perform a Russian air Hark the Vesper Hymn Is Stealing. Exhibits by Prof Stanley B Smith and works from Bowdoin Johnson collections are in Bowdoin gallery. Mr and Mrs Clifford Wilband attended the Bath Winter carnival in Rumford.

Bradbury Hubbard Hall Sargent Gymnasium Moulton Union Roberta Fred Astaire Ginger Rogers John T. Dallas New Hampshire Chapel Dallas

Georgetown Doldrums Mark Quiet Coastal Town

Quiet Georgetown recovers from cold weather as road work stalls and residents stock wood. Local reports note sanding crews keeping icy roads safe, church services draw crowds, and the Richards Library adding 15 to 20 new books totaling nearly 500 volumes while 310 identification cards grant free Carlton bridge transport.

Will Mains Newman Howard Heald J. F. Higgins Will Todd Emma Billings John Wilson Hallowell Roy M. Newman Phillip H. Hansen Clyde F. Frost Co Portland Selectmen’s Harold J. Brown, Jr Bath Memorial Hospital Miles Hagan Bath Kennebec Point Frank Heald Gardiner Five Islands Catherine Blackie Eleanor Thibodeau Brooks Richards Georgetown Carlton Bridge

Deer Yards and Winter Protectors in Maine Woods

In Maine’s cedar swamps deer yards host bucks does and fawns amid deep snow. Deer once raided by meat hunters using dogs and small crews are now protected by law. hunters could drive deer from yards, but that practice has ended and deer now find refuge in wintery runs near Kennebec Valley cities.

Maine Maine Woods Kennebec Valley

Cooper votes to keep town charter. evaluates financial fixes

In a special meeting Cooper residents chose to retain their charter and address finances under current rules. They note significant tax owed by non residents and possible state reassessment if governance changes are pursued, while Marion and Topsfield in Washington county also face non resident timber tax collection issues.

Cooper Washington County Marion Topsfield

Maine lad of 13 wants sea cook career in past era

The piece recalls a 13 year old Maine boy who hoped to become a sea cook. One man now 74, Rodierick N Pendleton of Isleboro, sailed first on the Rav en schooner under his brother, then spent a decade as cook aboard coastwise vessels.

Maine Roderick N. Pendleton Isleboro Raven

Republicans Discuss Probable Candidates in Ward Elections

A local report outlines potential aldermanic nominees across wards led by Mayor Donald Small not seeking renomination. Names include Charles Small Ward 1, Ellery Whittemore Ward 2, George Emery Ward 3, Merritt Mitchell Ward 4, Forrest Legard Ward 5, Roger Pierce Ward 6, and Frederick Drake Ward 7 with Small potentially targeting the ward seat.

Donald N. Small Republican City Committee Charles T. Small Ellery E. Whittemore William O. Robson Earl P. Morse George M. Emery Merritt A. Mitchell Forrest C. Legard Ralph W. Bragg Roger W. Pierce Small Frederick E. Drake Earl Morse Robson George Emery Alex Burgess Jr Mitchell Alderman Bragg Forrest Legard Bragg Pierce Drake

Central church League hosts 25th pastor anniversary

Dr. and Mrs. David L. Wilson were guests of honor as Central church League celebrated his 25th year as pastor and his birthday. Twenty five year League members attended, gifts were given, and a social evening followed a Scotch ham supper. Next meeting set for Feb 13.

David L. Wilson Central Church League Wilson Central Church League Martha A. Fecote William H. Small George W. Dean Agnes W. Humphreys Leonard M. Lord Belle W. Welch Adolph H. Ehlers Edward J. McMann

Lighting Update At Patten Library Promises Brighter Interior

New lighting fixtures brighten the Patten Free Library entrance hall and complement freshly painted walls and varnished woodwork. Linoleum covers the hall reading room and stairs with hopes for the children's room flooring next. New stools and a costumer arrive for the children's room alongside seven gifted prints and a Mount Vernon model on display for Washington's Birthday.

Patten Free Library Bermuda Winslow Homer Manhattan Ernest Fiene Argenteuil Claude Monet Douai Corot Gauguin Monet van Gogh Washington Mount Vernon George Washington

Girl Scouts Sleigh Ride in Bath shared cocoa and lunch

Red Rose Troop from the South end enjoyed a sleigh ride after school Monday. Mrs J Frank Hunt and Mrs Arthur M Bowker supplied cocoa. The group rode around North Bath then returned home by eight o clock. Read list includes Barbara Bracey Barbara King Anna Day Betty Hopkins Margaret Day Betty Dauphin Millicent Hecht Marie MacDonald Florence Darling Katrina Moffett Virginia Hogan Virginia Bowker Mary Lermond Ann Hartnett Madge Armstrong Grace Whittemore Norma Cummings Norma Hathorne Gladys Geneau Pearl Hathorne Joan Hunt Dora Bridges and Miss Marie Merrill Colby 42 returned to Waterville after visiting her parents.

Red Rose South End J. Frank Hunt Arthur M. Bowker North Bath Barbara Bracey Barbara King Anna Day Betty Hopkins Margaret Day Betty Dauphin Millicent Hecht Marie MacDonald Florence Darling Katrina Moffett Virginia Hogan Virginia Bowker Mary Lermond Ann Hartnett Madge Armstrong Grace Whittemore Norma Cummings Norma Hathorne Gladys Geneau Pearl Hathorne Joan Hunt Dora Bridges

Five Islands Fire Department Celebrates Third Anniversary

The Five Islands Fire Department marked its third anniversary and observed the 81st birthday of Pved H. Rittall known as Uncle Fred. A supper followed with praise for volunteers and a lecture by Chief Randlette on fire causes and prevention.

Pved H. Rittall Mr. Rittall Lieut Grey Pinkham Rittall Fred Department Alfred MacMahan Everett Cromwell Lester Davis Lermond Rowe Everett Cromwel Randlette Richmond Five Islands

Miss Groves Hosts Young People's Union Meeting

Miss Irma D. Groves hosted the Baptist Young People's Union at her home on 60 Oak Street with Rev. Charles R. Sims leading devotion and Miss Mary L Oliver in charge of social hour. A clock for the church auditorium was ordered by a committee including Mrs. C. Lloyd Hooker and Miss Lucy G. Rogers. Next week’s meeting will be at the parsonage with Miss Marjorie V. Stover in charge of entertainment.

Irma D. Groves Baptist Young People’s Union Oak Street Charles R. Sims Mary L Oliver C. Lloyd Hooker Lucy G. Rogers Hooker Sims Harold J. Carter North Street Marjorie V. Stover Rogers Mrs Sims

Watts Gifted Thomaston Home Becomes Public Asset

The late residence of Mary Jane Watts on Knox Street Thomaston is donated to the town for any use. Watts Hall stands on the former site after a fire damaged Main Street businesses. Samuel W. Lewis of Brookline Mass confirms the heirs offer the property for town purposes.

Mary Jane Watts Knox Street Thomaston Watts Hall Main Street Samuel W. Lewis Brookline Mass Mary J. Watts

Household steamer crewman killed in Brunswick highway crash

Lewis T. Farmer, 24, son of Capt. and Mrs. Walter E. Farmer of Southport, longtime purser on the steamer Virginia of the Samozet Steamboat Co., was killed when his sedan collided with a McGray Transfer Co. truck on the Brunswick Augusta highway near Bowdoin. Investigator John P. Crosby and County Attorney Sherwood Aldrich led the inquiry. Dr. Joseph I. Smith performed the medical examination. Farmer leaves his parents, a sister Grace Payson of Southport, and two brothers Franklin of Shrewsbury and Lyman at home.

Lewis T. Farmer Walter E. Farmer Southport Virginia Samozet Steamboat Co Bath Boothbay Harbor Brunswick-Augusta Grant Woods Bowdoin Farmer Augusta McGray Transfer Co Lewis London Commonwealth Avenue Houston John P. Crosby Herbert Marriner Brunswick Joseph I. Smith Sagadahce Boothbay Harpoor High School Boothbay-Southport Grace Payson Pranklin Shrewsbury Mass Lyman Farmer Sherwood Aldrich London Crosby

Warren Alexander dies in Westbrook former Bath resident

Warren Alexander, long time Westbrook stationary engineer at the Warren Paper Co., died Sunday. He was remembered as the first conductor of the old omnibus line run by John Pask before trolleys, and he retired from the plant ten years ago after fifty years of service. His funeral was held Monday afternoon.

Westbrook Warren Alexander Bath Alexander John Pask 8. D. Warren Paper Co Harry W. Crosman Walter M. Potter

Mrs Sarah E Sheldon 67 Rapidly Dies At Bath Home

Mrs Sarah Elizabeth Sheldon 67 wife of Leburton D Sheldon died suddenly from a heart attack after about an hour illness at her Bath home 9 Edgett street She was born in Newcastle daughter of Antonio and Sarah Campbell and lived in Bath 47 years Survived by husband a son Leburton D Sheldon Jr of Bath a daughter Mrs Joseph W Larrabee of West Bath two sisters Mrs Zetta Clark of Boston Mrs Carrie West of Wiscasset one brother Richard Campbell of Wiscasset and several grandchildren and great grandchildren Funeral Friday at two at her home.

Sarah Elizabeth Sheldon Leburton D. Sheldon Edgett Street Newcastle Antonio Sarah Baker Campbell Bath Leburton D. Sheldon, Jr Joseph W. Larrabee West Bath Zetta Clark Boston Carrie West Wiscasset Richard Campbell

Obituary: Mrs Adelia A Saunders 90 of Bath dies at niece’s home

Mrs Adelia A Saunders 90 widow of Alfred Saunders of Orland died Wednesday morning at the home of her niece Miss Marion Rafnell in Bath. She was born in Orland daughter of Simeon and Evelyn Rafnell and moved to Bath four years ago. She was a member of the Eastern Star lodge in Orland and the North Penobscot Grange. Survived by brother Edgar Rafnell of Minneapolis and several nephews and nieces. Funeral Thursday at ten A M at Fred S Curtis Funeral Home 105 Center Street. Burial in Orland.

Adelia A. Saunders Alfred Saunders Orland Marion Rafnell Weeks Street Simeon and Evelyn Rafnell Bath Eastern Star Lodge The Grange North Penobscot Edgar Rafnell Minneapolis Fred S. Curtis Center Street

Walter Wheatley dies at 14 in Boston hospital

Walter C. Wheatley of Charlestown Massachusetts died from pneumonia in Boston City Hospital after a brief illness. He was the son of Harry and Martha Wheatley of 101 Bartlett Street, Charlestown, and was a pupil at Warner Grammar School. He leaves two sisters Mrs Jesse Homan of Bath and Miss Frances Wheatley and a brother Harry S. Wheatley. He was born in Haverhill Massachusetts.

Walter C. Wheatley Harry Martha Wheatley Bartlett Street Charlestown Mass Boston City Hospital Jesse Homan Bath Frances Wheatley Harry S. Wheatley Haverhill Warner Grammar School

Funeral for John R. MacDonald at Mayo residence

The funeral of John R. MacDonald longtime janitor at the State Military and Naval Children's Home was held Sunday at two in the Arthur F Mayo funeral residence. Rev Charles M. Tubbs of Grace church officiated. Bearers were Clarence C. Seavey John T. Dwyer Charles Ridley and Clarence Moore. Burial followed in Oak Grove.

John R. MacDonald State Military and Naval Children's Home Arthur F Mayo Charles M. Tubbs Grace Church Clarence C. Seavey John T. Dwyer Charles Ridley Clarence Moore Oak Grove

Towns Seek Manager Government Amid March Meeting

Caribou reports a growing trend as towns study a charter drafted for the town manager form. Voters review the document at the March town meeting to decide on adopting the change.

Caribou Marchy

Obituary of Frank R. Harnden of South Monmouth

Frank Raymond Harnden died suddenly at Central Maine General Hospital Lewiston from pneumonia. He was born in Woolwich son of Prank M Harnden and Elizabeth Pullerton Harnden. He leaves his wife Sadie L Clark two sisters Mrs Orrin Woodbury and Mrs G Roy Dunning and three brothers William Richard and Robert. Funeral held Friday at his South Monmouth home and burial followed in Bath at Oak Grove.

Central Maine General Hospital Lewiston Frank Raymond Harnden South Monmouth Bath Harnden Woolwich Elizabeth Pullerton Harnden Sadie L. Clark S Bath Lucinda John E. Clark Orrin Woodbury G. Roy Dunning William Richard Robert Harnden South Monmouth Oak Grove

John R. MacDonald 52 Dies in Memorial Hospital

John R. MacDonald of 4 Elm Street aged 52 died from pneumonia in Memorial hospital after a short illness. Born in Nova Scotia he lived in Bath 25 years and worked 22 years for Maine Central Railroad. He served on Bath police force and since 1934 was janitor at the State Military and Naval Children's Home. He leaves three children, two sisters and two brothers.

John R. MacDonald Elm Street Memorial Hospital Mr. MacDonald Nova Scotia Alexander Margaret MacDonald Bath Maine Central Railroad John A. Lord State Military and Naval Children’s Home

John E Mayo West Bath farmer dies at home aged 68

John E Mayo 68 well known West Bath farmer and milkman died suddenly at his Foster's Point road home Saturday. Born in Weld he moved to West Bath 60 years ago with his parents and lived on the Mayo farm Witch Spring road until 20 years ago. He had heart illness and is survived by his wife Lillian and sister Edith G Stewart Bath.

John E. Mayo West Bath Foster's Point Road Weld John Augusta Hildreth Mayo Mayo Farm Witch Spring Road Lillian Mayo Edith G. Stewart Bath

Death of George H. Downing leaves kin in Bath and beyond

Miss Kathleen B. Leonard traveled to Boston after news of the death of her uncle George H Downing a London native living in Bath. He is survived by two sisters Mrs. George Ingraham of Bath and Mrs Charles B. Mayhew of Vineyard Haven Mass along with several nephews and nieces in Bath and Hollywood Calif. The funeral occurred in Vineyard Haven Friday.

Kathleen B. Leonard Boston George H Downing London George Ingraham Bath Charles B. Mayhew Vineyard Haven Mass Hollywood Calif Vineyard Haven

Walter C Wheatley Funeral in Charlestown Mass

Beautiful floral tributes from Warner grammar school pupils accompanied Walter C Wheatley aged 14 for his funeral service held Wednesday at Arthur F Mayo funeral residence Boston. He was the son of Harry and Martha Wheatley of 101 Bartlett street and died Sunday of pneumonia in Boston City Hospital. Rev Charles M Tubbs of Grace church officiated. Burial was in Oak Grove.

Warner Grammar School Charlestown Mass Walter C. Wheatley Arthur F. Mayo High Street Master Wheatley Harry Martha Wheatley Bartlett Street Boston City Hospital Charles M. Tubbs Grace Church Oak Grove

Mrs Catherine Mitchell Funeral Held In West Bath

The funeral of Mrs. Catherine Mitchell wife of Woodrow Mitchell of West Bath was held Thursday afternoon at two at the Arthur F Mayo funeral residence 819 High street Rev Charles H Berry officiated Bearers included Alvin Mitchell Alton Mitchell Ralph Richardson Lucian Ames The body was entombed until Spring.

Catherine 8. Mitchell Woodrow Mitchell West Bath Arthur F. Mayo High Street Charles H. Berry Alvin Mitchell Alton Mitchell Ralph Richardson Lucian Ames

Bailey Funeral for Elinor Silsby Bailey

The funeral for Elinor Silsby Bailey, who died Monday in Mount Vernon New York, was held Thursday at 10 30 in Winter Street Congregational Church with Rev. Joseph O Purdue officiating. Bearers were William S Shorey Henry W Owen Marius H Page and John Parker. Burial followed in Oak Grove cemetery.

Elinor Silsby Bailey Mount Vernon N. Y Winter Street Congregational Church Joseph O. Purdue William S. Shorey Henry W. Owen Marius H. Page John Parker Oak Grove Cemetery

Mayo Funeral Held for J Everett Mayo at Nazarene Church

The funeral service for J Everett Mayo of West Bath who died Saturday morning was held at 2 PM Tuesday at the Church of the Nazarene with E T French officiating. Bearers were Courtney Stover John F Larrabee James B Lemont and Charles L Kenney. Burial followed in Oak Grove cemetery.

J. Everett Mayo West Bath Church of the Nazarene E. T. French Courtney Stover John F. Larrabee James B. Lemont Charles L. Kenney Oak Grove Cemetery

Maine Reds win top honors in January poultry shows

H M Tucker of Yarmouth owned the Maine Rhode Island Reds that claimed Best Bird of Show at the Boston Poultry Show and Best Trio all breeds at the Portland Show. He received five silver cups, a silver platter and eighteen satin ribbons, strengthening the claim to New England Champion Reds.

Maine Rhode Island Reds New England

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U. of M. Extension Service Bowdoin College Notes Clifford Wilband Rumford Central League Patten Girl Scouts Marie Merrill Colbye Jason A. Merrill Lower Washington Street Percy Savage Maurice Pinkham Cecil Stevens Albert Moore Horace Rittall Will Mavis Phippsburg Fred P. Carr Farber Davis Chester MacMahan Charles Burgess George Hanna Velma Payson Bay Point Ambrose Thibodeau George Laskey Robinhood Isabel Stevens Franklin Koehlwetter Allen Mattie MacMahan Edgecomb Earle MacMahan J. G. Stevens John R. Blackie West Georgetown Orville Rowe Ida Hinckley St. Francis Virgin Islands West Indies South America Ardenne Pinkham Walter Fred Carr Albion Carr Geraldine Pitcher Thomas Hutchens Miss Groves Sarah E. Sheldon Wheatley J. R. M'Donald Frank John R. M'Donald George H. Downing Mrs. Mitchell Elinor Bailey J. E. Mayo Fred S. Curtis & CO Thomas R. Huston Center
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