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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1940

Page

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North Center PTA honors founders and founders day events

Harold B. Clifford of Boothbay Harbor schools spoke at North Center PTA on Keep Your Eye on the Ball stressing growth of boys and girls in mind and character. He urged parent teacher cooperation, discussed training and discipline, and noted proceeds from a candy table to the Extension Fund. The piece also covers University of Maine Founders Day commemorations with speakers from Maine leaders and universities planning ceremonies February 25 and 26.

Harold B. Clifford Boothbay Harbor North Center P. T. A Clifford Heini Wien Pia John Sugras Uli Seth S Mullin D Wilson St R Hawley Berture Sarina Frederick W Harmsphres Win Maren Hayes So Windcam Senter’s, Inc Tila Dail

Republican Ward Slates Nominated Wednesday Night

Enthusiasm of young Republicans in the municipal race showed in large attendance across wards with upsets and close contests. Ward 6 produced the night's striking change as Edward A Footer moved from Democratic aldermanic nominee to Republican choice over Nathan Coffin. Ward by ward results followed with multiple shifts in alderman and council nominations, leading to full slates across wards and officers.

Edward A. Footer Nathan E. Coffin J. Frank Hunt Ellery E. Whittemore Charles A. Shepard Alfred Neal Charles A. Coombs, Jr John Dauphin Ae Pratt Walter C. Rogers Common Council Walter F. Day John M. Léonard Ernest E. Kingsbury George M. Emery Thomas C. McCabe Emery Gardiner D. Rogers Elbridge E. Webber James Comeau Philip Eaton Charles E. Parks, Jr Parks Forest C. Legard Harold J. Carter Philip Oliver E. Emma Leonard William W. Oliver Footer E. Mason Wright Mr. Footer Dean R. Bonney Waldo Weston David D. Tabor Wilbur H. Crocker William F. Plummer Crooker Robert D. Green Plummer Weston David Tabor Robert Green Tabor Green Charles L. Haggett William H. Daley Frank O. Dunton Frank Freeman W. Percy Marks Freeman John R. Newell Everett M. Quimby Stanley E. Wallace

Republicans Name Mayor Sewall By Unanimous Vote

Alderman Donald N Small led the Republican caucus nominating incumbent Arthur Sewall for a fifth mayoral term amid a grim note on the citys finances. Small and Forest C Legard praised Sewall while Sewall pledged a careful, fair administration. Sewall has served 1935 36 37, with a 1938 mayoral term and return in 1939.

Donald N. Small Municipal Finance Committee Arthur Sewall Forest C. Legard Alderman Small Fred W. Quimby City Committee William T. Donnell William S. Newell Iron Works Sewall Alderman Legard Small Mary Quimb Donald N.small

Mrs Coggeshall Chosen President Progressive Union

Mrs Orman L Coggeshall of Winneganse was elected president of the Maine Progressive Union at the annual meeting held at the Cosmopolitan club. Officers include Mrs Frank Byram first vice president Mrs Carl F Pierce second vice president Mrs James Cushing third vice president Mrs John Parker secretary treasurer Mrs Eva Mason. Dover Foxcroft president of the Maine Federation of Womens Clubs spoke on the Washington National Convention. The State Federation meeting will be June 26 27 28 at Belgrade Lakes. Luncheon was served by the Cosmopolitan club.

Orman L. Coggeshall Winnegance Maine Progressive Union Cosmopolitan Club Frank Byram Lisbon Carl F. Pierce Bath James Cushing Freeport John Parker Eva Mason Dover Foxcroft Maine Federation of Womens Clubs Washington, D. C Mason Hostess Club Belgrade Lakes William W. Dennison Earl P. Cahoon

Rotary Anns Regular Luncheon Sets Monthly Meeting Dates

Regular luncheon of Rotary Anns at Hotel Sedgwick set future meetings for the first and third Thursdays. Marion Houde elected treasurer replacing Alice Kennedy who resigned. March 7 program to be led by Kennedy. After luncheon, attendees visited Mrs. Murphy's home for personal and birthday showers for Mrs. Doyle and Mrs. Troop along with a Valentine event. Special refreshments served by a long list of members.

Alt Hotel Sedgwick Rotary Anns Marion Houde Alice Kennedy Kennedy Olive Murphy Linden Street Charlotte Doyle Ida Troop Murphy Muriel Tardif Jane Fenn Ruth Winchenbach Mildred Warren Brenda Hill Katherine Dougherty Isabelle Bridgham Dorothy Irvine Virginia Parker

Haskell Named by Democrats to Head the Ticket

Ex Alderman Robert Haskell won unanimous Democratic mayoral nomination at a city caucus. He pledged to cut city expenditures by up to fifty thousand dollars and to switch to Democratic enrollment when sessions begin. Party leaders expect a victorious year with a strong slate across wards and promises of reform in city hall and finances.

Haskell Robert H. Haskell Democratic Party Municipal Auditorium Mr. Haskell Board of Registration Henry M. Powers Leslie J. Wold Powers Washington James W. Temple Augusta Temple Carl J. Severin Democratic Club Wold Alderman Temple Severin Alexander MacDonald

Rotarians Hold Joint Meeting at Sedgwick Tuesday

Bath and Brunswick Rotary clubs met at Hotel Sedgwick to mark Rotary's 36th anniversary with Rev Arthur T. Stray of Brunswick delivering the address. The event featured welcoming remarks, observations on Rotary as a way of life, and reports on new clubs including Boothbay Harbor. Brunswick attendees numbered 26 with representatives from Damariscotta and Boothbay Harbor.

Bath Brunswick Hotel Sedgwick Arthur T. Stray Brunswick Club Rotary International Pres Charles T. Small, Jr Bath Club Rotary Stray Chicago Boothbay Harbor Philip 8. Wilder Chester A. Plant Boyd Bailey Clyde T. Condon Leon P. Spinney Harold Laws Thomas H. Riley Paul K. Niven Arthur B. Johnson John W. Riley Thomas P. Riley Philip

St Johnsbury Pastor Candidate Preaches at Central Church

Rev Raymond G Putnam of St Johnsbury Vermont will preach at Central church next Sunday as a candidate to succeed Dr David L Wilson. His record shows Bowdoin College AB 1922 Harvard Divinity 1934 Yale Divinity 1935 BD with additional coursework from noted professors. He has business experience in Boston investment houses and is active in sports. He married Ruth Shields in 1938, a musician and educator.

Raymond G. Putnam St. Johnsbury Central Church David L. Wilson Bowdoin College Harvard Divinity Yale Divinity Yale Clarence Shedd Robert Seneca Smith Raymond Calkins Willard Sperry Harvard Yale Divinity Schools Browning, King & Co Burr, Gannett & Co Boston Investment House Bowdoin Putnam Glee Club Ruth M Shields Charles A Shields St Jonnsbury

Morse High Senior Chosen to Represent Bath DAR Chapter

Eleanor Bertrand, Morse high school senior and daughter of Mr and Mrs George F Bertrand of 158 Center Street, has been selected by the faculty to represent Col Dummer Sewall chapter DAR as a candidate to the Continental Congress in Washington in May. Bertrand formerly lived in Dexter and is active in many extracurriculars including chairing the Mentor staff last year and the Dramatics club. Mrs J Everet Mayo of West Bath is visiting with Mrs Eugene Brown on Deering Street.

Eleanor Bertrand Morse High School George F. Bertrand Center Street Col. Dummer Sewall Continental Congress Washington Bertrand Dexter Morse

Sewall Nomination Papers Prompt Republican Governor Bid

Sumner Sewall of Bath gains easy traction for the Republican nomination papers as signers report no difficulty. Mrs William D Sewall, wife of the Bath candidate, leaves Washington Street for New Canaan Conn to visit her daughter, Mrs John K Jayne.

Sumner Sewall Bath Lewiston Suri William D Sewall Washington

Dresden Couple Celebrates Sixtieth Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs F deaed W Hall of Dresden marked sixty years of marriage with a quiet ceremony and a party at their home. They wed on Feb 3 in a horse and carriage, and were joined by their daughter Laura Richmond and many friends. The couple are in good health. Mrs Hall enjoyed autumn harvests and made three quilts this winter. Their six daughters include Ruth Hall of Dresden, Nellie Hall of Yarmouth, Emily Woodward of Phippot, Avis Guild of Gardiner, Laura Simphen of Richmond, and others.

Harriet D Mary Jaie Lowis Reveil Wiscassett Hall Snel Cuaron Rmarriace Halpo Ruth Fret Strpjdheay Iresden Nellie Stir Retton Yarmouth Emily Froodwat Pegacot Havel Rir Guild Tardner Avis BE G Casson Kezar Falls Laura Simphen Richmond

Mrs James G Jenkins Takes New Secretary Post

Mrs James G Jenkins long time clerk at A Hallet Co has completed duties and Monday will become secretary for Dr Ralph D Warren dental offices at 912 Washington Street.

James G. Jenkins Academy Street A. Hallet &Co Ralph D. Warren Ties Dental Washington Street

Full Settlement For City Taxes By Spear

The city collected $6,010.82 in full tax settlement from Arthur G. Spear treasurer of the Peoples Investment Association for 1938 taxes on 90 parcels in the Brick Project. Judge William H. Fisher ruled $5,242.50 taxes $590.43 interest $135 liens and $42.89 costs. City officials welcomed the settlement as the first full collection in years amid prior disputes over valuation and two lawsuits in December.

Arthur G. Spear People’s Investment Association North End Superior Court William H. Fisher Augusta City of Bath Eller E. Whittemore William O. Robson Charles T. Small Gardiner D. Rogers Mark A Jackson Eadigar D. Leavitt Opinnon Forest Lenerd Donald N. Small Waster C Gardiner JD Rover Stanleys E. Wallace J Frank Hunt John F Curry Edward W Bridviain Baryah Devimler Indy Jacoby Bernton Portland Thas Taxi TiLied Ani Aerwil Oliver Hay Muliaree

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University of Maine Charles F Allen Merritt C. Fernald University White Hall Oak Hall Arthur Andrew Hauck North Center P.T.A Principal Clifford Marion E. Martin Bangor Republican National Committee Payson Smith Lewis O. Barrows Edward E. Chase Board of Trustees Arthur A. Hauck Maine Fred Englehardt New Hampshire University Lana Grant Kenneth M. Sills E. C. Marriner Colby Clifton Gray Bates George D. Bearce Bucksport Maine Seaboard Paper Co Edward L. Herlihy Ralph St. Brown Samuel Calderwood Bst Joseph M. Murray Orono Old Town WARD Coggeshall Progressive Union George Moses Jesse W. Allen Alexander Burgess, Jr Arthur W. Gediman Alton L. King Emerson B Glidden Daniel A. MacDonald Leon Genthner Charles K. Thayer Preston Haskell Alfred A. Parks, Jr Clarence Jean Eugene Hart Joseph Marchetti John E. Hart Carleton J. Perry James A. Miller Edward Bourget David P. Mullin Richard A. Haskell John F. Mullaney Paul Wilson Joseph A. Rob Philip Tardiff Harry Barker Mabel E. Ansert Bertha M. Dunbar Sedgwick D.A.R J. Evere't Mayo West Bath Eugene Brown Deering Street Dresden Edward Hall Spear Daphne Cashin Ctaf Ourada Miriam Mitchell Lee Robert Lewis Henry Powers Daniel Frasier Robert Mitchell Sally Footer Beverly Moody Marilyn Hulbrook Albert Thompson Harald Blur
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