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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1939

Page

2

Money raising measures before the legislature

Maine lawmakers opened the seventh week of the session with bills on an income tax a state lottery a poll tax for women legalized pari mutuel dog racing and Sunday motion pictures A beano game lottery boxing commission and taxes on tobacco and cigarettes. Several measures touched old age assistance and exemptions while others proposed referendum taxation and billboard advertising bans.

Maine Heac Malcolm P. Noyes Franklin Lee Good Monticello Frank I. Cowan Portland Cowan Arthur H. Ellis Fairfield Chester A. Weed Health and Welfare Department Fred H. Jordan South Portland John R. Smith Westbrook Randolph A. Wetherbee Lincoln Boxing Commission William H. Hinman Skowhegan Alexander A. Lafleur Wetherbee Etta W. Robinson

Brotherhood Week program calls for unity across faiths

A church-sponsored Brotherhood Week message urges Americans to value liberties, resist atheism and materialism, and unite Protestants Catholics and Jews against totalitarianism and foreign propaganda. It stresses civil rights and freedom of conscience as America's heritage and warns against ideologies denying spiritual life.

America Fathers of the Republic United States

Beacon Street Epworth League Supper at Parsonage

Rev and Mrs Jesse Kenderdine hosted 20 Beacon Street church Epworth League members at the parsonage. A social evening with games followed by refreshments served by the hosts.

Jesse Kenderdine Beacon Street Epworth League

Installation of Garrison Hill O E S officers in Wiscasset

The Garrison Hill chapter O E S held its annual installation Tuesday with District Deputy Grand Matron Edna War ing of Crystal chapter Damariscotta as installing officer. Officers named include Worthy Matron Elizabeth Harding Worthy Patron Frank Gray Associate Matron Helen Erskine and many others with a 6 30 supper and musical interludes provided by local musicians.

Garrison Hill Edna M. Waring Crystal Chapter Damariscotta Helen R. Haggett Lulu R. Bailey George C. Pease Whispering Hope Harriet McDonald Edith Marr Constance Marr Elizabeth G. Harding Frank H. Gray Helen C. Erskine William W. Cochran Eva G. Wise Laura H. Evans Ruth Leighton Carolyn H. Pendleton Amy C. Jewett Lulu Riley Anne Miete Alice G. Pickard Adah Harriet Frye Ruth Anne Nelder Esther Oriana Carney Martha Louise D. Jewett Electa Beatrice Cowley Frank B. Adams Sentinel LeRoy Waning Elmer Waning

Dresden Obituaries and Local Visitors Report

Mrs. Ella Call widow of Shepard Call dies at Mid dle Bridge after long illness. Sumner Berry of Bath visits town. Charles Chapman ill. Roy Lilly visits Portland. Flora Benson ill but resumes duties in Gardiner. Dresden Fire Dept. responds to chimney fire at Mrs. Annie Moody with little damage. Iva Coombs of Bath visits daughter Marion Hatch. Alfred Lilly visits Bath. Horace Gilpatrick at Bath Iron Works. Ethel Leask visits sister George Goodwin in Bath. Harold Bodge family from Gardiner visits Bath. Joseph Carlton visits Gardiner. George Kennerson winters with brother Walter in Bath. Earl Burgess of Bath hires logging on Willard Siegars’ lot. crew listed with Burgess foreman Melvin Pushard, Harry Hatch, Grover Pushard. Albert Morin to start-out.

Ella Call Shepard Call Middle Bridge Sumner Berry Bath Charles Chapman Roy Lilly Portland Flora Benson Gardiner Richmond Dresden Annie Moody Iva Coombs Marion Hatch Alfred Lilly Horace Gilpatrick Bath Iron Works Ethel Leask George Goodwin Bath Street Harold Bodge Evelyn

Woman's Club meeting highlights and community notices

Strong turnout as Rear Admiral Robert Pierre Robert spoke on National Defense before the Woman's club. A card party for the club was announced to be held Tuesday at Miss Mary Hobson and Mrs. George Bemis. Televised tea duties were shared by Mrs. Clara Elliott, Mrs. Harriet Jackson, Mrs. Kate Sewall, and Mrs. Louise Redennett. France Francia Louise born February 1 to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Murphy. Mrs. Leland Bryant hosted the Woman's Auxiliary of St. Philip's church. this week’s host was Mrs. Alvin W. Keirstead. Mr. and Mrs. Richmond White and Miss Helena Bellas plan a winter final trip to the South. The Bradford Sortwell Wright unit of the American Legion hosts the Third District Council on Friday the 17th at the Woman's club rooms with Dept. President Olive Tinkham expected. Clerk Clarence A. Richards traveled to Portland on business. Verdial Jones returns to Boston after visiting his sister Edna Jones. Miss Josephine Merry and Miss Susannah Merry and Chester Merry group visited Portland.

Esther Dunham Knox Lincoln County Farm Bureau Congregational Vestry Lena Hodgdon Gertrude Munsey Montsweag Chester Lowell Lowell Ware Mass Levi Steward Bath Frank H. Gray Water Street The Organ Society Albert Larrabee Nina Fowles Laura Carleton Kate Sewall Ruth Jones Harriet Merrill Carolyn S. Varney Viola Adams Nellie Munsey Fathers’ and Sons Samuel J. Sewall Leon G. Flood William B. Lewis Harry D. Mosher Nellie Clifford North Edgecomb Harriet Jackson Churchill Street Chester Merry Wilbur Lowell Hodge Street Ernest Stinson Harrisville N. H Frances Grover Marcia Angell Grace A. Cowley Dorothy Holbrook Neilise Louise Adaims Town Carl Emerson Boothbay Harbor Olive Austin Priscilla Campbell Celia Rines Maybelle Sherman Prances Day Frances Somes Evelyn Hutchins Flora Bailey Betty Lewis Anne Miete Anne Bartlette Georgia Gove Bernice Blagdon Beatrice Cowley Woman's Club Federal Street Mary Hobson Helen Haggett Helen Fisher Ethel Bedennett Maine Pharmaceutical Association Augusta Marston Merle Day Blaine House Lewis O. Barrows Cellent Robert Pierre Robert George Bemis Clara Elliott Louise Redennett Charles Murphy Portland Frances Fossett Angus Grover Fort Hill Street Francia Louise Leland Bryant St. Philip's Church Middle Street Alvin W. Keirstead Main Street Richmond White Olive Tinkham Lewiston Clarence A. Richards Verdial Jones Boston Edna Jones Josephine Merry Susannah Merry Henry Gurnsey Providence R. I Samuel Morse Whiskeay Clara M. Reed Woolwich Union For Christian Service North Woolwich Norma Drummond Arrowsic Frank J. Walker Earl Spencer C. E. Graves Monticello Eugene )Hunnewell Brunswick Good Will Club Washington Fred Hathorn William Ralph Wright Eben Dana Dresden Rosalie Alvin Hathorn Smith Ray Rice Chester Ralph Rice Vernon Ayer Mina Cushman Vinal Mary Wright Wellesley Wright Elwood Hathorn Charlie Blaisdell Albert Hathorn Maria Savage Marion Skinner Rosie Allen Nellie Reed Robert Fry Alden McBinnie Richmond Len Suilphen Montsweag Grange Hall Mary Ruth Soule John Sutter Bruce Dickson Woolwich Alex St. Pierre Clarence Cunningham Cunningham Fred Rice Robert Rice Emanuel Arsenault Viola Arsenault Mary Phillips Ralph Higgins John Arsenault Felix Gallant Dickie Donnie St. Pierre St. Pierre Fred L. Rice Freeman L. Oliver Costello P. Hall Clubs Mabel Jack Day's Ferry Herbert Munsey Albion L. Corliss Fred Brown Loring Mayberry Lois Day Charlotte Buck Isaac Howard John Armstrong Edwald Carter Charles W. Merrill Brooklyn N. Y Carl Longfellow Longfellow Salem J. W. Reed Winship A. Reed Gilbert Guenther Sagadahoc Ferry Freeport

Governor Warns Against Radicals During National Peace Drive

The speaker voices warning against radicals while praising Rotary’s impact and its global reach. He cites meetings with leaders from Canada and New Brunswick, notes Rotary’s age and service ethos, and asserts the organization promotes international friendship and civic progress as National Americanism Week is observed.

Dent Maurice Duperry France Calais Maine Dysart New Brunswick Rotary Brotherhood of Service Organizations Canada Ireland England South America Asia Africa Australia New Zealand Lithuania Peru Chile

Local Notes From West Bath And Vicinity

West Bath and surrounding area report weekend visits and small events. Residents include Mr and Mrs Rufus W Lombard, Clarence White, and Everett Lewis of Topsham visiting or calling on neighbors. Bath tied communities share stories of ice cutting, school events, birthdays, church activities, and a postponed Red Cross meeting.

Americanism and Citizenship Called to Attention

The speaker urges frequent emphasis on true Americanism and citizenship, warning of un-American groups and communist propaganda. He praises the American Legion and Rotary for promoting independence, liberty, and national unity, and thanks Maine hosts for hospitality during their visit.

American Legion Legion Rotary Maine

Haskells Celebrate Tin Anniversary With Friends In York

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Haskell of York street marked their tenth wedding anniversary with a Monday night gathering. Formerly Miss Ruth Pierpont, Mrs Haskell received a waffle iron and other kitchen utensils as gifts. Attending were Mr and Mrs James Reeks, Mr and Mrs Edgar Leavitt, Mr and Mrs Frank Vennett, Mr and Mrs Ralph Bragg, Mr and Mrs Rupert Irvine, Miss Margaret Coombs, Miss Elizabeth Oliver, Mr and Mrs Percy Marks, Mr and Mrs Maurice Libby, Robert Hichborn, Mrs Katherine Legard, with out of town guests Mr and Mrs Walter Worthing and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Elvin of Brunswick.

Kenneth Haskell York Street Haskell Ruth Pierpont James Reeks Edgar D. Leavitt Frank Vennett Ralph W. Bragg

Office Hours by Appointment and Weekday Schedule

Listings show office days on Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays available by appointment. Telephone contact listed as 371-W.

Woolwich Notes Highlight Church Events and Community News

Woolwich community life is rich with church plans, social events, and local updates. Highlights include Willing Workers and Cheerio club gatherings, a Valentine party at Montsweag grange hall, a public supper and play Mary Comes Home from College, plus a Scotch Auction social. Community clubs praise volunteers, report district visits, and list local births, illnesses, and travel.

Bath to Florida in frail craft a maritime tale

David Dash recounts a seaside journey from Norfolk up the Elizabeth River aboard Duchess. He docks at The Hague and travels past the Navy Yard and ships Wyoming Texas New York and Preston. He notes the Dismal Swamp Canal, its canal locks, aging forests and wildlife, and the long history of transport by water before ending with a moody Turners Cut passage (to be continued).

David Norfolk Hague Elizabeth River Yacht Yard New York New Haven Castine Navy Navy Yard Wyoming Texas Preston United States St. Julien’s Creek Naval Ammunition Depot Deep Creek Southland Carolina Virginia George Washington Fielding Lewis Hampton Roads South Elizabeth City Moorhead City Southport Miami South Mills Turners Cut

Valentine Party Draws Sage Attendance at Woolwich Club

Nearly 100 people attended a Valentine party at the Good Will club house in Woolwich Tuesday night. Charles Brown, pastor of the Woolwich Union, led children's games and special Valentine games were enjoyed by all. Refreshments were served by the club.

Carter Good Will Club Woolwich Charles Brown Woolwich Union Gilbert Genthner Sagadahoc Ferry Portland Evelyn Johnson Freeport Maine General Hospital George Farnham Calvin Wellesley Mass

Faithful Chow Chico Clings To Rockland Owners

A Chow named Chico became Mrs. Rae Dane of Rockland’s inseparable companion after years with her. When she fell ill and died in 1930 in Knox Hospital, the dog stayed at the hospital, watched from her window for days, and later refused to enter homes, living on Main Street and at City Hall with caretakers, showing loyalty through cold winters and changing guardians.

Chico Rae Dane Rockland Main Street E. M. O'Neil City Hall

Lucy Haggett Celebrates Fifth Birthday in Family Party

Lucy Anne Haggett daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Haggett of Dummer street celebrated her fifth birthday on Valentine's Day with a family party after returning from Mrs Maxwell Powers kindergarten where she studies. She received many gifts valentines and a large birthday cake with five candles along with ice cream and fancy cookies.

Lucy Anne Haggett Harold Haggett Dummer ‘Street Maxwell Powers Lucy Anne

Mayor Small Shows Interesting Pictures

Mayor Donald N. Small presented moving pictures of Havana Nassau and Brunswick flood scenes from 1936 at a St. Barnabas Guild for Nurses meeting in Grace church parish house. A letter from Rev Robert E Merry described Princeton University work. A committee was named to explore nurse recreation at Memorial hospital. Guild members served refreshments. next gathering planned March 9.

Donald N. Small Havana Nassau Brunswick St. Barnabas Guild Grace Church Small Robert E. Merry Wiscasset Guild Princeton University Arthur Sewall Helen V. Downing Charles M. Tubbs Memorial Hospital Jane W. Haggett Fred H. Thompson, Jr Alfred P. McCabe R. Clinton McFadden Washington Street

Nequasset Farm Bureau Demonstrates Slip Covers

Miss Mary Wright Lewiston home demonstration agent led a Nequasset Farm Bureau meeting at Woolwich home of Mrs Duncan McIntosh. Members made a wing chair pattern and pin fitted. Next meeting March 8 at Mrs Frank Bailey home with a joint session on low cost home improvement.

Mary Wright Lewiston Nequasset Farm Bureau Duncan McIntosh Woolwich Clifford H. Guptill Carolyn Wing Frank Bailey

Woolwich P. T. A. Elects New Officers for Year

Mrs Beltran Crocker was elected president to replace Mrs James Nostall who resigned and Mrs Charles Haley named vice president to finish the year. The Woolwich P. T. A. executive board met at Mrs Lincoln Holidlette’s home to plan a Founders Day program on February 21 at the Community house. State president Mrs Austin Jones will be guest speaker with other state officers in attendance.

Beltran Crocker James Nostall Charles Haley Woolwich P. T. A Lincoln Holidlette Woolwich Austin Jones

Miss Eleanor Beane Wins Wheaton Latin Prize

Miss Eleanor Beane daughter of Judge and Mrs Emery O Beane of 63 Green Street Augusta is a first year Wheaton College student in Norton Massachusetts. She received the class prize for outstanding Latin work for the semester and mid years among the class. A Cony High School graduate class of 1938 she was salutatorian of her class.

Eleanor Beane Emery O. Beane Green Street Augusta Wheaton College Norton Mass Beane Cony High School

Eight Year Old Triggers Fire Alarm In Lewiston

An eight year old girl at the corner of Knox and Birch streets Lewiston pulled Box 614 handle at 3 40 p m Wednesday. Firemen arrived to find her crying and she was sent home.

Knox and Birch Streets Lewiston

Also Mentioned on This Page

West Bath Rufus W. Lombard Hadley A. Tremaine Clarence White Alpha Booker William Greig George R. Booker Marilyn Alpha J. Booker Everett Lewis Topsham Harold Ferguson Ernest E. Williams Percy A. Holbrook Lindell Chadbourne Lee Holbrook Brighams Cove Barbara E. Fisher Robert R. Coombs Nancy Leonard Wallace Paul M. Olm John F. Larrabee Red Cross Walter H. Larrabee John Joseph Groves Bath Road Courtney E. Stover Joseph W. Larrabee Leburton D. Sheldon Edward R. Mank Larrabee’s Grove Woolwich Grange Littlefield Arthur Allen Optometrist Pleasant St Alex T. St. Pierre Albert H. Humphrey Day’s Ferry Nequasset Sagadahoc Florida David Dash Boothbay Camp Mayor Small
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