Quarter Century of Pastorate Observed at Central Church
The 25th anniversary of Dr. David L. Wilson’s ministry at Central Church was celebrated with a large audience. The service featured a 35 voice choir, Pro cessional and recesional pieces, a Te Deum, two anthems, and congregational hymns. Dr. Wilson reflected on 25 years, noting growth from 96 to 350 members, thousands of calls, and many ceremonies, while stressing faith, democracy, and social justice.
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David L. Wilson
Central Church
God
Winter Street Church
Grace Church
Bath Ministerial Association
Wilson
Church of the Living God
Brotherhood of Man
Church
Kingdom of God On Earth
City moves to refund bonds to cut interest costs
At a monthly city council session two conferences addressed bond refunding and street acceptance. A special committee was formed to study refunding options with a $25 allotment. Bedford road and a private way near 574 Washington street were approved as streets. Kennebec Wharf & Coal Co dust complaints were referred to the county attorney. A property purchase at 45 Richardson street was approved up to 300.
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Kennebec
Common Council
Robson
Bedford Road
Washington Street
Burgess
Public Safety Committee
Kennebec Wharf & Coal Co
Front
Grove Streets
Richardson Street
Mitchell
Wilber G. Cahill
Raymond Court
Board of Highways and Sewers
South End
Committee On Public Buildings
Quimby
Republican City Committee
Covel
Democratic City Committee
Marshall Street
Weeks Street
Gardiner R. Deering
Harold J. Rubin
Small
Joseph I. Smith
Edwin L. Emmons
Charles D. Weeks
Mayor Small Declines renomination. Sewall Consents
Mayor Donald N. Small told a group of aggressive young Republicans he will not seek renomination, noting the job has demanded more time than anticipated. The same group then approached Arthur Sewall, who after consideration agreed to run, ensuring his name will be a candidate with broad support at the February 16 Republican caucus.
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Donald N. Small
Small
Arthur Sewall
Sewall
Pood
Bath Opera House Publishes Its 16 Staff Members
The Bath Opera House lists its 16 employees who support the weekly show. Acting manager John Conroy thanks Bath patrons for their warm reception, while manager Frank A Venette extends congratulations to the staff for their capable handling of operations during the week.
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Opera House
John Conroy
Bath
Frank A. Vennettt
Frank
Douglas
Leonard Lozier
James Skaling
Oscar Coffill
Fred Rousse
Gladys Comeau
Frank A. Vennett
Adele Hutchins
Florence Nedeau
Lena McCabe
Arthur Paulin
Raymond Ushers
Harold Cothran
Auto Fatalities Show Increase In Maine This Year
Maine State Police report January fatalities rose 15 percent from January 1938. One half of counties had at least one fatal crash. Cumberland County logged six. Urban deaths rose. seven city deaths vs six rural. Siding accidents caused 20 percent of deaths. Efforts include more school patrols and safety rules in every grade school. Age groups show five fatalities in each 1–18, 19–40, and 41 and over.
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Francis J. McCabe
Maine State Police
Maine
Cumberland
Toll tolls on the Carlton Bridge urged by petition
Duncan McIntosh sponsors petitions to the Public Utilities Commission seeking halving of all Carlton Bridge tolls except the five cent fare for individuals. He argues Bath would gain most by reduced state excise taxes, while other communities would benefit proportionally. He predicts toll reductions may hasten bridge usage and shorten revenue loss.
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Public Utilities Commission
Carlton Bridge
Duncan McIntosh
Woolwich
Board of Selectmen
Bath
McIntosh
City Treas
Donald D. Young
Independent from Bath writes to hometown paper
Wesley H. Lemont of Bath, a Salvation Army lieutenant in Pittsburgh, asks editors and readers if they ever consider how much those away from home appreciate the home town paper. He expresses that reading the Independent brings comfort after busy days and that many miles separate him from Bath, yet he reads the Bath news every Friday night and cherishes the hometown paper.
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Wesley H. Lemont
Bath
Salvation Army
Pitsbursh
Independent
Weu
Sweet Home
Tom
Lieut
Birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Percy S MacGillvary
A nine pound son was born Monday to Mr and Mrs Percy S MacGillvary of Five Islands at Corinish Maternity home on Getchell Street.
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Percy S. MacGillvary
Five Islands
Corjnish
Getchell Street
Aldermen oppose city charter reform move in Bath
The Bath city council killed a proposed council manager form of government 5 to 0 after a protracted joint session. Critics flagged a 6300 annual salary for each of seven councilmen as a major obstacle. The charter committee urged expert management to replace politics, while opponents warned higher taxes if no manager. A joint convention was refused, and the charter request was sent to Maine Legislature. Miss Louise Trainor attended the New Hampshire Winter Carnival in Durham.
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Board of Aldermen
Ellery E. Whittemore
Whittemore
Powers
Charles T. Small Jr
Judge Keegan
Keegan
Mitchell
Bath
Walter C. Rogers
Rogers
Burgess
Donald N. Small
Pres. Small
Harold P. Small
Drake
Henry M. Powers
Charles T Small
Mark A. Jackson
Edward A. Footer
Justus H. Miller
Maine
Bishop McCarthy Headlines Sacred Heart Circle Banquet
The seventh annual Sacred Heart Circle banquet in Hotel Sedgwick hosted Most Reverend Bishop Joseph F. E. McCarthy as lead speaker. Attendees included Rev. Archie Gillis, Rev. Leon Roy, and Miss Margaret McCluskey who highlighted Catholic literature and charity while praising the Circle’s work and upcoming events.
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Joseph FE. McCarthy
D.D
Portland
Sacred Heart Circle
Daughters of Isabella
Hotel Sedgwick
McCarthy
Annie G. Arsenault
Archie Gillis
St. Joseph's Academy
Bath
Isabella
Leon Roy, S.M
Father Remy
Brunswick
David P. Surette
Rep.ly
Margaret McCluskey
Bangor
McCluskey
Maine State Circle
Rhode Island
United States
Canada
D. of S
Washington, D. C
Lucy Beauregard
Father Remy Circle
Sacred Heart
Brunswick Circle
Ann Perry
Dora Collins
D. of I. Organist
John J. Butler
Agnes Repplier
Ada Noftall
Leon Roy
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Bath Opera House
Mad Hatters
Morse High School
Washington
Balkan
Labania
Anna
David Y. Alkazin
Bath Schools Orchestra
Margaret A. Mackinnon
Morton Holbrook
Edward Atkinson
Carleton Stover
Clare Fulton
Stanley Jack
Eleanor Bertrand
Helen Babine
Stanley Cressey
Winifred Brown
Madeline Jones
Barbara Genthner
Marion Warner
Dorothea Fulton
Elaine Nasi
June Sullivan
Georgia Kakos
Barbara Pitman
Dorothy Durgan
Shirley
Mary Double Bob Smith
John Osborne
Lily White
Elizabeth Swanton
Bob Ortoff
Harold Avery Count Soori
Harry Fullerton Olena
Glenda Wright Signor Botticelli
George Tinney
Laughing Horse Inn
Dorothy Allain
Nichols Street
Thimble Club
Chester MacKenzie
Walter James
Louis Allain
Elmer Blake
Louise M. Trainor
Durham
N. H
University of New Hampshire
M’carthy
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