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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1940

Page

4

Phippsburg Community Notes on Roads and Residents

A Phippsburg column reports Road Commissioner Charles Huff’s timely plowing after Monday’s storm easing travel for motorists milkmen and stage drivers. It also covers local curiosities about Meadowbrook cellars near Holbrook farm Butler farm sites and the Center school Valentine social with attendance and gifts. Personal items include birth Irma Lee Margaret Gilman at Bath Memorial Hospital and local visits and family news.

Charles R. Huff Huff C. V. Minott Meadowbrook Holbrook T. B. Perry Isaac Butler Jewell Farm Butler Center School Small Point Parsonage Valentine Robert Beal Irma Gilman Stanwood Gilman Bath Memorial Hospital Irma Lee Margaret Gilman George Ingalls Maud Mooney Richmond Ingalls Maud Holbrook Walter Pierce Ada Catherine Kittery Feero Pitch Pine Hill Ernest Rogers, Jr Albert Thompson Belmont Sebasco Bess Grace Dickinson Lee Phippsburg

Dromore Grangers Name Committees

At a regular Dromore grange meeting last Tuesday the following standing committees were named for a year: finance Mrs. Elferda Perkins Mrs. Annie Malcolm Mrs. Pearl Barter home and community welfare Mrs. Aretha Campbell Roscoe Woodman relief Edward G. Waters reception Ralph Trask janitor. Penny march won by Edward Waters.

Dromore Grange Charlotte Owen Evelyn Beals Robert Coombs Elferda Perkins Annie Malcom Pearl Barter Aretha Campbell Roscoe Woodman Edward G. Waters Ralph Trask The Grange Abraham Lincoln Lynette Caverly Reading Lincoln Edna Sanford Annie Wilson Eva Sanford Rachel Scott Penny March Edward Waters

Bowie family attends grandson's wedding in Reading Mass

Mr and Mrs Fred A Bowie with daughter Marion Bowie and son Rolvin Bowie return from Reading Massachusetts where on Saturday February 17 their grandson Vernon Bowie married Elizabeth Henderson in a grandson's wedding event.

Fred A. Bowie Marion D. Bowie Rolvin H. Bowie Reading Mass

New York Nurse Sues For $50,000 Over advances claim

Mrs Mar gerite Fuller a nurse sues John L Given in New York for fifty thousand dollars alleging sexual advances. Given was previously sued last year by a model who accused him of assault. Earlier he caused the arrest of another model whom he said threw a plate at him.

John L. Given Margerite Fuller

Maine figures rise in Washington political shifts

In Washington, Maine gains shine as Sumner Pike of Lubec is named to the Temporary National Economic Committee and Senator White replaces Borah. The piece notes party conventions set dates of July 15 for Democrats in Chicago and June 24 for Republicans in Philadelphia, plus Maine figures in both camps and Marion Martin expanding women’s political reach. It discusses Roosevelt’s third term uncertainty, McNutt-Farley conversations, and looming Republican contenders Taft Dewey and Vandenberg with Wadsworth named keynote.

Washington Maine National Economic Committee Senator White Senator Borah Secretary of Commerce Harry Hopkins Sumner Pike Lubec O'Mahoney Wyoming Chicago Jim” Farley Jim Farley Paul McNutt McNutt- Farley Taft Dewey Vandenberg Time Magazine Linnell O'Connell Portland Mayflower Hotel Ralph O. Brewster James W. Wadsworth New York Marion Martin Republican National Committee

Miss Cunningham Returns From Boston Dance Course

Miss Mary A. Cunningham returns from a teacher training course in dancing held at the Bradford Hotel in Boston. She specialized in tap and ballroom work under Frances Cole of New York, with Mrs Grace E. Cunningham and Mrs Eugene N. Whitten accompanying.

Mary A. Cunniingham Boston Bradford Hotel

Village card parties and social notices in Bath area

Parker Head and neighbors hosted card evenings with prizes while village children held a valentines party in the vestry. Numerous residents attended multiple gatherings, with prizes awarded and refreshments served. Several residents visited relatives, extended their stays, or moved residences in Bath and nearby towns.

Charles Blaisdell Walter Cushing John Kriedler Will Lowell Eugene Harrington Ora Hallett William Hallett George Morong Harry D. Mank Harry D. Mank, Jr Leston Harrington Clarence Wallace Charles Perry Marion Dorothy Cushing Barbara Sandra Mank Lorraine David Harrington Edmund Cary Wallace Doris Savage Carolyn Savage George Morong, Jr Laurence Morone Charles John Rollins, Jr Francis Lander Brunswick William Hemmer Alabama Maine Lewis Lowell Allie Rollins Harrington John Libby Sanford Iinity Frances Libby Sanford High School Bernard Wyman Wso Elsie Sargent Lowell Francis Jander Hernan Faliett Bath Harrd Turner Washington Alvert Polangie Portland Burleigh Williams Thornton William Sushing Clarence Walace Lewiston Leonice Williams Frank Wyman Priscilla Robert Jewell Walter Powers Persins’ Island Sewall Moore, Jr Elkanah Wyman George ‘Morong William T. Wyman Florice Maass Washington Street Eugene Herrington Helen Lushing Bernard Eric Carlson Wolfeboro N. H Bob Moore

Baltimore Woman Elopes With New York Socialite Heir

Betty Brann of Baltimore elopes with Jacob L. Webb a New York socialite and Vanderbilt fortune heir. Webb is a great great grandson of Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt and among the Vanderbilt heirs.

Betty Brann Baltimore, Md Jacob L. Webb New York Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt Vanderbilt

Train Collision Sparks Idea for New Industry

A Schenectady freight collision inspired George Westinghouse to pursue air brakes. After many trials he developed the compressed air brake, testing with an engine and eight coaches in Pittsburgh. The inaugural test stopped a train four feet from a horse and wagon, proving the concept. The innovation sparked a major industry and enduring history.

Washington Schenectady N. Y Pittsburgh Westinghouse Air Brake Company George Westinghouse Young Westinghouse Troy Westinghouse Daniel Tait Tait

Intermediate Star Basketball All Star Selections Made

Captains of the Intermediate Star league named two unanimous selections Ralph Houston of the Central Whites and Herbert Belanger of the Central Reds. The team includes eighth graders heavily and will play a future game as the two honorary first and second teams are announced. Honorable mention includes several players with plans for substitutes drafted by captains. Cosmopolitan Junior club elected five directors and announced a program committee for upcoming events with refreshment duties assigned.

All Star Y MCC Ralph Houston Central Whites Herbert Selanger Central Reds Leo Couture Bernard Pratt Reds Herbert Belanger Edward Jones Blues James Farnham Andrew Hart David MacDonald Camillo Pulin Robert Levin James Voorhees Richard Footer Richard Fleming John Murphy Malcolm Varney Myron Craige John Hinds Leroy Peassey Julien Pomerleau Cosmopolitan Junior Club Eleanor Bertrand Betty Howard Gertrude Dole Mary Double Marie Bennett Marjorie Nichols Eleanor Gediman Louise Avery Alice Dennison Eleanor Wilson Jean Dennison Helen Higgins Margaret Sampson Mary Anderson Kathleen Harkins Martha Morse

Popham Beach Snowstorm Strands Residents and Repairs

Winter storm lashes Popham Beach with high winds and heavy drifts canceling travel for Bath workers and students. Mail carrier Bates Stover trudges mile and three quarters to deliver sacks. plows clear marsh roads after dawn, with further damage repaired over the weekend. Community groups discuss church repairs funded by Davenport Memorial, while local residents report health updates and social events, including Valentine parties and library activities.

Popham Beach Bath Bates Stover Simmons McIntyre’s Corner Bowker's Hill Joseph I Smith Christopher Marr Davenport Memorial Fund Lyman Oliver Ernest Oliver G. E. McNulty Improvement Association Fred C. Scribner Frank H. Pfeiffer Henry W. Owen D. T. Percy Carl Percy Brookline Mass Minot Percy Dedham Trene Jack Frederic Percy Wellesley George Percy West Indies Ernest Rouillard Henry Leonard Betty Lou Leonard Jeanie Pomerleau Marion Holbrook Bill Robson Eugene Leon Rouillard Gerald Holland Jean Leonard Charles Leonard Everett Pouliot Kenneth Leonard Bernard Pomerleau Leslie Greenlaw Arlene Perkins Merrill Olver Jerusalem Walter Newdick Virginia Perkins Stanley Perkins Frank Scott Stanley Hyde Yarmouth Accidemy Popham Moses Chandler Hyde Carl Newcomb South Portland Walter Sprague Herbert Richard Barbara Allen Rogers Sally Augusta Mary Robinson Harold Sweetstir Rockland Mae West W C Fields McNualty Bidgeford Prank Trvine Sprague Marine Hospital Ridey Parker Head Bay Point

Past Noble Grands Night Observed By Queen Esther Lodge

Queen Esther Rebekah lodge observed Past Noble Grands night Tuesday in the hall with honors given to many members. Mrs Victor Pinkham and others were recognized. program included poems, musical selections by local musicians, a piano duet, and a solo. Supper featured meat loaf and classic sides with festive decorations and Washington hats as favors. About 50 attended and plans for upcoming events were discussed.

Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge Victor Pinkham Leonard M Munsey Wallace L. Atwood Leonard M_= Lord Horace W Ward Annie Colby John F. Atwood Ralph P Mank Herbert H. Hageard Henry T. B Letman Charles E Helah Albert H. Thompson Frank J Farrin Harry I. Knight Herbert W McCabe Roger W Pierce Edward W Reed Wilbra E. Billings Vinal Haven Lodge John W. Gillespie Noble Grand Ean Sherman H. Mitchell Thomas E Tracey Raymond Barter Chester E. McCrater Barter By the Sea Carleton W. Andrews Albert H. Thompson Washington Margaret Yates Fred Merchant Charles O. Nelson Fred L. Rice Harold J. Carter Dorothy M. Milliken

Alumni groups to participate in Founders Day event

The Merrymeeting Alumni Association joins 15 other UMaine groups to mark the 75th Founders Day on Feb 26. Worthen E. Brown will lead a Brunswick gathering featuring guest speaker Dean Edward Allen and a radio broadcast from Alumni Memorial gym. Participants hail from Ohio, Illinois, Pennsylvania, New York and Massachusetts. Local hosts include Mr and Mrs Lewis E. Curtis and guests Mr and Mrs William Lowell in Augusta.

Merrymeeting Association University of Maine Brunswick Worthen E. Brown Edward Allen Alumni Memorial Ohio Illinois Pennsylvania New York Massachusetts Merry Meeting Lewis E. Curtis Berry Street

Slayer Gets Life In Slaying Plea In Wyoming

Creola Dawson pleaded guilty to killing her husband in Kemmerer Wyoming and received life imprisonment. Because Wyoming lacks female prison facilities she was transferred to Colorado State Prison in Canon City for confinement.

Kemmerer Wyo Creola Dawson Wyoming Colorado State Prison Canon City Central Press

Bay Point Residents Shine Amid Storm News and Local Happenings

An older Kennebec Point resident reflects on Boston’s monumental storm and nature’s power. The Dalrymple Twins of Newton Center win praise for figure skating at a Boston ice carnival. Bay Point experiences include snow fence issues delaying school transport, broken street bulbs, and Sheriff Messenger overseeing local order. Chapel Workers review blueprints for a new chapel by Henry S Keen. Local notes mention a farmer’s eggs story, George Richardson’s death, and various Bay Point residents visiting or hosting others at cottages and beaches.

Kennebec Point Boston Stewart Newton Center Mass Bay Point Bridge Hill Georgetown Messenger Aunt Lou Henry 8. Keen Jamaica N. Y J. Otis Swift Mr. Swift Washington Square George Richardson Richardson Bay

Enthusiastic Bath Republican Committee Votes Solid Ticket

The Bath Republican City Committee met in the municipal auditorium and pledged support for the current municipal ticket led by Mayor Arthur Sewall. Fred W. Quimby was re elected chairman and treasurer, with Mrs. Carroll A. Deering as vice chair and Mrs. Arletta Yates as secretary. The group set March 21 for caucus to choose 16 delegates and alternates for the state and First District conventions in Portland on April 4. Adjournment to Feb. 27.

Republican City Committee Municipal Auditorium Bath Arthur Sewall Fred W. Quimby Carroll A. Deering Arletta Yates Portland

Modernized State Museum readies new woodland exhibit

The State Museum advances toward a modernized display era with a bright exterior and new woodland diorama on the east side near the former aquarium. Elir A Beck and Joseph Wilson plan the setup after the sportsmen shows, plus a Marine exhibit to parallel annual displays. A bridge sighting near Edgecomb captures seven eagles around a duck, two drop the prey into an ice hole, and three continue the meal. Janina Dougherty is born Feb 15 at Memorial hospital to Mr and Mrs Henry W Dougherty of 1115 Washington Street.

State Museum Elir A. Beck Mt. Vernon Joseph Wilson Marine Wiscasset Edgecomb Bridge Davis Island Janina Memorial Hospital Henry W. Dougherty Washington Street

Also Mentioned on This Page

Dromore Marguerite Fuller Representative Wadsworth Jo : Fay Wadsworth Congress Western Hemisphere Europe Asia America Parker Charles A. Carr Bernice Carr Tabor Mr. Carr Lotta Eaton Chestnut Street Eaton William H. Small, Jr Pleasant Street Vanderbilt Choice C. P Phonephoto Intermediate Star Elisha Bridges Pequot Leslie, Jr Leroy Barbara Sprague Yarmouth Academy John French Stanley Alvah Light Albert Renaud, Jr West Bath Page Wyman Clarence Perkins Arlene Virginia Fred Spinney Blanchard Crowley Morse High School Guy Crowley Dora Bridges Dorothy and Jeannette Craige Marion Gallant Riley Reynolds Queen Esther Alumni Association Nathan E. Coffin Charlies A. Corliss Fred B. Jack William Lowell Slayer Clarence Kneeland Ernest Spinney Maurice Burns James Frank Broad Cove Andrew Butterfeld Edward Coombs Buddy Spinney Carroll Deering Elizabeth Freeport Charles Young Thomaston Burns Sylvia Warren Five Islands Mrs. Burns C.P
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