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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1938

Page

4

Wiscasset News Roundup of Local Events and Ongoing Work

Wiscasset reports shifts as Dr and Mrs Bernard A Bailey prepare for a year in the East Indies with missions in Manila visiting daughter Ruth Bailey Sheffield. Local activities include a Woman's Club program with vocal solos by Miss Anna Holbrook Plumstead and a Home Demonstration talk on kitchen remodeling, a high school play Clearing Skies turning a profit, and a WPA road project starting on the Bath Road near the Colby house. Also noted are school awards, parish events with Rev Edgar W Wilcock, a Valentine dance drawing 170 couples, and community visitors from Portland Bath and Boothbay Harbor.

Bernard A. Bailey East Indies Bailey Baptist Association of Oriental Missions Ruth Bailey Sheffield Manila Wiscasset Woman's Club Anna Soule American Home Committee Anna Holbrook Plumstead May H. Brahe Little Gray Home West Herman Lohr Louise Bailey Malcolm Esther Dunham Knox Lincoln Counties Rich Lincoln Grace C. Pease Stella Miller Carrie S. Knight Wiscasset Academy Pray Academy Roger Wm. Sheldon Roland Bailey Dolph Jergins Bernard Merry Marcia Bartlett Nina Brown Babette Maywood Verna Southard Phineas Gardner Fernald Bailey Gardner Eunice Lewis Jerusha Bascon Marion Grover Tacav Hes Lillian Aines Seth Pittman Forest Morris the Organ Society Marston's Wesley C. Day Roy R. Marston Harry D. Mosher Freeman D. Southard Wiscasset Edgecomb Bath Road Daniel M. Colby Woolwich Edgar W. Wilcock Baltimore Wilcock St. Philip's Church R. L. White Helena Bellas High Street Franklin Hall Bath Lewiston Portland Boothbay Harbor Dorothy Reed Bernard Merry Lillian Rines Marion Grover Eunice Lewis Frances Grover Geneva Shea Marcia Bailey Ruth Leavitt Emily Chisam Raymond Graves Edward Evans Raymond Quinnam Elizabeth Richardson Roland Tarbox Alan Weeks Maurice Lint Elaine Dow Grace Dutton Kenneth Lincoln Mildred Morris Burnita Pray Arvilla Yarbrough Robert Brackley Bertha Dutton Herman Grover Horace Jones Kenneth Munsey Frank Pond Nadine Dow William Grant Ruth Grover Joseph McKay Maurice Pendleton Phyllis Reid Emily Riley Burton Bailey Louise Lamson John Lewis Hilda Reed Woman's Club Rooms Benjamin Brewster Charles M. Tubbs

Card party by Spanish War Veterans auxiliary at Milan Street

The Auxiliary to the Spanish War Veterans will host another card party Thursday evening at Mrs Norman Smith's home 29 Milan street. Those interested may call 303 for free transportation.

Norman Smith Milan Street

Pioneer P.T.A. Observes Founders Day Event

About 70 attended the Founders Day observance of the oldest P T A in the state held by the Pioneer South End unit on Washington Street. Mrs. Arthur M. Bowker led arrangements with state president Mrs. Noel C. Little speaking on religion government and education. The program included songs by Mrs. Bowker and Mrs. Fred Sturtevant with piano by Mrs. Carl Albee and a candle lighting service honoring founders and past leaders. Tea followed with gold and blue decorations and many attendees assisting.

South End Washington Street Arthur M. Bowker Alfred E. Carpenter National Congress Association For Children Everywhere Caroline Carpenter South End P. T. A J. Albert Redlon John Parker Carpenter Redion Little Bowker Steven Bracey Charles E. Hewitt, Jr

Prizes Awarded Eleven Welders At Bath Iron Works

President William S. Newell of Bath Iron Works drew 11 welding dept winners from a hat after a three month safety contest. Each received GE products, with foreman Lancelot H. Cooper lauding the effort. Prizes included clocks, an automatic toaster, a fog lamp, a razor, a cocktail set, and an egg service set.

William S. Newell Bath Iron Works Corp General Electric Co Lancelot H. Cooper Cooper Newell Mr. Cooper Jesse W. Homan Edward M. Manser John E. Hart

Beacon Junior Aid Cold Meat Supper Held at Gilmore Home

Beacon Junior Aid of Beacon Street church hosted a cold meat supper for 25 members and a guest at Mrs. Arthur G. Gilmore’s home 16 Mechanic Street. Hosts included Mrs. Fred D. Pinkham Mrs. Archie M. Wishart and Mrs. Charles I. Madden Jr. The group planned a measuring party for Feb. 22 at 7 30 in the vestry open to the public.

Junior Aid Beacon Street Arthur G. Gilmore Mechanic Street Fred D. Pinkham Archie M. Wishart Charles I. Madden Jr Gilmore Aubrey Steen Howard Fice Henry M. Powers Charles I. Madden, Jr

High wheel bicycle shines at Pepperell hall circus

At the Boy Scout circus in Pepperell hall Biddeford Monday evening Scout John Alden of Troop 5 Biasetor spon church rode a high wheel bicycle in excellent condition. The vintage wheel with 52 inch front and 16 inch rear wheels bears its original nickel patent plates from 1890 and rubber tires. Owned by Frances MacDonald of Moody street Saco.

Pepperell Hall Biddeford John Alden Biasetor Sponchurch Frances MacDonald Moody Street Saco

West Bath Red Cross meeting notes and local events

A West Bath Red Cross session at the grange hall drew 24 adults and three children, with dresses made for girls and three comforters completed. The next meeting on March 1 will be chaired by Mrs. Hugo F. Sandelin and others. The article covers local attendance, church guests, Bates Maine game details, farm group travel, new births, and community activities including music, visits, and public notices in Bath and nearby towns.

West Bath The Red Cross West Bath Grange Hall J. Everett Mayo Charles T. Henderson Herbert Simpson Joseph N. Day Hugo F. Sandelin Courtney E. Stover Lula P. Herbert Charles R. Sims First Baptist Church Bath Sims Carleton W. Andrews George R. Booker Edwin W. Haggett Fred W. Larrabee Mayo Llewellyn D. Rogers Herbert Harry S. Wallace William H. White Morton S. Baker Woolwich Lewiston Stover Francis W. Stover Bates Bill Webber Maine Center Fred J. Rose Rosedale Springfield Mass Eastern States Farmers’ Exchange John F. Larrabee Larrabee's Grove Walter H. Larrabee Walter W. Larrabee Topsham Joseph White Larrabee Joseph W. Larrabee Larrabee’s Grove Joseph White New Meadows Railroad Bridge Muddy Bridge Ira B. Neiley Florence A. Neiley Trufant’s Crossing Road Ernest E. Williams Campbell's Pond Leslie Bates Lynnfield Tibbetts Farm Brigham's Cove Dwinal E. Cornish Carl and Christel Clark Memorial Methodist Woodfords Ernest E. Rose Hazel Heath Eva V. Beal South Portland Edward A. Kenney Ralph W. Kenney John Kenney Church of the Nazarene Earl T. French Hardings Howard H. Phoenix Uxbridge Sanford’s Crossing Road James B. Lemont Henry White Grange Hall Grange Andrews

Eastern stores ban war toys in peace effort

Some eastern retailers move to remove war toys from children departments to promote peace. If toy drums and bugles are barred, it will be presented as a genuine step toward a quieter, safer environment for youngsters.

West Bath Grange Valentine Program and School of Instruction

A state grange school of instruction for Sagadahoc county will be held at West Bath grange hall on Thursday evening February 24. Masters, lecturers, secretaries and home and community welfare committees are urged to attend. The event is open to all grange members. A Washington and Lincoln program is planned for next week with refreshments by the lady officers. Valentines day observance featured lectures, music, sketches and poems read by members. A second old fashioned dance is planned for March 4 with Arthur Lemont and committee reappointed. Guest Lorenzo Massee spoke briefly.

Harry E. Rines Fort Hill Street John Sellers Virginia Walcott Mechanic Falls Joseph Plummer Portland Lincoln R. Lounsbury Peterboro N. H Wilbur Lowell Hodge Street White Elephant Club Wesley C. Day William Gove Nancy Washington, D. C Dorothy Hol»sook Marjorie Monto Eva Gorham Wise Pierre Robert Admiral W. P. Robert U. of M Merie Day Bernard McFadden Christine Greenleaf Bertram Hutchins Auburn HP. Hood & Sons, Inc William L. Five Charles E. Cowley Grace L. Knight Carolyn S. Varney Pemaquid Schofield Barracks Honolulu Brooklyn Army Base Brooklyn N. Y Corp Bailey Frank M. Haggett Federal Street Panama Atlantic Fort Ethan Allen 7Th Field Artillery John Halsen Quincy Mass Stephen Wright Fred Hall Walter C. Leavitt Birch Point Farmington Roy L. Dow Alna Road Gus Dow Alberta Canada Bangor Merle Day Maud M. Jones William Jone Nuits Atsenan Dade Alice Bans Mic Perry Boudin Boudin, Overeest Suhsun Jlerture Gertry Steward Franklin Hans Om Ineward Roy Daw Jrsce Vinnie FE OS Fred W Wrs Cu Pomona Annie Bras Stinson L. A Anes Blanche Harry Quinnam DeForrest Munser Fred West Sagadahoc County West Bath Grange Hall West Bath Sandelin Charles B. Doyle Charles Genthner Arthur C. Lemont D. Wallace MacDonald Edgar Herbert Cavanaugh Fred J. Rose Herbert Simpson Grange Charles Doyle Mr. Massee James B. Lemont Doyle Herbert S. Cavanaugh Edward B. Hamblett Cavanaugh E. Mason Wright Arthur Lorenzo Massee Brunswick Dirigo Grange Brothers of the Grange George R. Booker Chapain Edward V. Reed George Gainsley Bath Lewiston Good Will Club Florence Carlton Washington John Todd Yarmouth George Molson James Thorpe Southport Day's Ferry North Woolwich Ida Beals Harvey P. Hathorne Allen Pettingill South Portland Lincoln Farrar Woodfords Ardel Farrer Sagadahoc Ferry Woolwich James Noftall Woolwich Center Montsweag Ruth Dubar Woolwich Book Club Lois Day Miss Day Carlton Day Reed Woolwich Union For Christian Service Nequasset Ralph MacGuire Wellesley Calvin Farnham George Farnham Tuckerman’s Ravine White Mountains Good Will Club of Ada Nostall Lillian Fitch Ardelle Farrar Ida M. Beals Elizabeth Parker Laura Farnham George Willis Boston Cheerio Club Fred Soule Harold Bailey Ralph Hatch Muriel Hatch Daytona Beach Fila Miami Beach Leverett Welch Providence R. I

Central League Plans Washington Party At Next Meeting

Central Church League members will hold a Washington party at next week’s meeting in the parish house. Members are urged to wear costumes, enjoy games and a social hour with hostesses Mrs William E Palmer and Mrs Luther S Thompson. At the February 28 supper meeting a speaker will follow.

Washington Central Church League League William E. Palmer Luther S. Thompson Needlework Guild Horace P. Morse James T. Bonney

Philathea Class Meets On Monday Evening

Mrs. Chester A. Plant entertained the Philathea class of Corliss Street church Monday evening at the regular monthly meeting with Mrs. Earl Morang assisting. After a business session a Valentine box was opened and refreshments served. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Emerson Glidden’s Tarbox street home on March 14 featuring two guests Mrs. Wallace Plant and Mrs. J Edward Drake Jr.

Chester A. Plant High Street Corliss Street Earl Morang Valentine Emerson Glidden Tarbox Street Bernice Achorn Arthur Berry Steven Bracey Murray Bridges Dwina E. Cornish Velma I. Cornish William Cummings Harry Donnell Eula M., Fielding Kenneth Hunt Doris H. Hutchins Walter B. James Frederick P. Moffatt Seth N. Snipe Harold S. Walker Wallace Plant J. Edward Drake, Jr

New Meadows River and Winter Scene Verse

Poem extols New Meadows River scenery with emerald fields and snowy branches. Eva A P notes Cecile Graham of China arriving in New York on visa trips, visiting Bury St Edmunds, England, and planning another trip abroad with her husband, both natives of the British Isles.

Cecile Graham China New York Bury St., Edmunds England America

Woolwich Community Notes Keep Busy Local Social Life

Woolwich residents report visits and travels with many gatherings. A Spanish War veterans reunion in Lewiston, a Washington's Birthday social plan, and various church and club activities fill weekly calendars. Visitors from Bath Yarmouth and Sagadahoc Ferry, winter outings in the White Mountains, and local meetings at Sagadahoc Ferry and Montsweag are noted along with safety concerns about missing mailboxes and a local gun incident near Day's Ferry.

State Assessor Frank H Holley to Speak at Grace Church

Frank H Holley chief of the State Board of Assessors will speak at Grace Church Men's club meeting Thursday evening on taxation relations between cities and state. Supper at 6 30 served by Rupert H Baxter Walter M Hill and Francis Trask. Golden Eaglet award approved for Ruth Thomas eligibility to receive soon.

Frank H. Holley State Board of Assessors Grace Church Men's Club Mr. Holley Rupert H. Baxter Walter M. Hill Francis E. E. Trask, Jr Blue Bonnet New York Ruth Thomas Miss Thomas

Grouping Schools Seen as Answer to Equalize Education

Deputy Education Chief E. E. Roderick urged consolidation of rural schools within municipalities or with neighboring towns to equalize educational opportunities in Maine. He warned consolidation may be inappropriate where citizens’ rights are at stake but touted modernizing reforms, selective course offerings, and cost savings from motorized transport.

Maine E. E. Roderick Roderick

Washington Birthday Party at Woolwich Grange hall

Woolwich grange sponsors a Washington entertainment and dance next Tuesday evening February 22 open to public with a low admission. The program features George Washington March, Washington Flag Drill, singing, readings, dances, and a variety of performances by local groups and individuals. Food and drink available with frankfurters, coffee, and doughnuts on sale.

Woolwich Grange Washington Etta Lilly George Washington Alberta Johnny Delong Herman Johnny Perley Hallett Edna Oliver Randal Orr Carolyn Presley Patricia Frances Lilly Bertha Presley Robinson Clayton Stinson Harold Strout Patricia Strout Arthur Williams Alberta Delong Katahdin Cowboys Smith

Woolwich Grangers Host Valentine Party and Dance

At a regular Woolwich Grange meeting in its hall a Valentine party was held with a program planned by lecturer Mrs. Etta Lilly. A large attendance enjoyed readings, a sketch, songs, conundrums, and an exchange of valentines before Mr. and Mrs. Rodney E. Ross returned home from Sumter, South Carolina.

Woolwich Grange Etta Lilly BONE Elsie Stinson Grangex Grange Exchange of

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Vera Althea Lewis Edward Clarence Plummer Henry W. Owen, Jr the Times CO Front Street Bath Telephone Pioneer P.T.A South End P.T.A Bath Iron Works Beacon Junior Aid West Bath Grange State Grange School of Instruction Hall Central League Washington Party Philathea Valentine Box New Meadows River Woolwich Grangers Rodney E. Ross Sumter S. C
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