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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1932
Page
2
The Lincoln County Ministerial association plans a Monday meeting hosted by the Congregational church in Boothbay Harbor with Rev. Walter Rounds of Rockland as speaker. A large turnout attended Sunday night services featuring two films, The Land of Cotton and Man's Faith in Man, presented by General Motors and Kodascope respectively.
Pupils of the school staged a program for interested parents and friends featuring pieces about Washington Lincoln and Betsy Ross. Third and fourth graders performed works including The Star Spangled Banner and A Hunting Song. Several students were recognized for perfect attendance and spelling achievements.
Pupil absences listed including E Margaret Beane Dorothea Morris and Harry Hagget. Leonard Seamon absent half day. Wiscasset Larger Parish plans Sunday services across local churches with Epworth League events at Wiscasset and Sheepscot. Albert Siegars to lead Epworth League with Bible reading on Jeremiah. Family Night set at 2 Wiscasset Methodist church this Thursday with song service and games. Friday night Church Night to be held at Sheepscot Methodist church at 6 30. Boy's club reports a hike this week.
A sliding party occurred during Family Night at the South Newcastle church with supper served to attendees.
Ten below zero Friday morning. Mrs. Wm. G. Hubbard was in Woolwich last Saturday. Roy Marston clerking at H. W. Haines during the sale. Mrs. R. W. Reed and daughter Alice visiting in Portland. Miss Ethel Cushman returned to Bath Tuesday. Miss Gertrude Carlisle of Boothbay Harbor staying with Mrs. Chas. L. Macurda. Narrow range appeared yesterday afternoon for the first time since last Monday. Weston M. Hilton in town from Boothbay Harbor en route for Damariscotta. Board of Trade to meet next Wednesday at 8 in the Selectmen's Office. Annie Bliss, Captain Huntley discharged at railroad wharf, scaled Feb. 15, 1 St. John, N. B. Westport post office discontinued. mail to be directed to Wiscasset R. F. D. No. 4. Nev. J. H. Peardon to preach in the Congregational Church Sunday. Wilbur Fye of Bismarck, N. D., visiting Echo office last Thursday. Mr. Fay came east with the body of his son Fred M., who died in the west, Feb. 10. Funeral services held at Mrs. James Jenkins’s home, Richland, last Saturday. Cards announcing the marriage of Helen Gertrude Dickinson to Willis Smith Gould of South Boston on Feb. 14, 1907.
Rev N B Cook to preach at Gliddentown schoolhouse tomorrow afternoon. Mrs E Cunningham returns to Bath Priday after visiting Mrs C E Rines. J Lewell Grindle visiting his aunt while at Waterville School. Mrs Leverton this week. Two severe snow storms blocked local roads making travel difficult. Martha Graver’s 16th birthday surprise party held Tuesday at Birch Point. Steamer Kennebec strained in gale last Wednesday. bow end tied to pier loosened but no damage reported. Thomas H Saunders died Sunday at two o clock. former sailmaker and founding member of Wiscasset Cornet Band. Erastus Foote of Chicago, husband of Sarah P Foote of Wiscasset, died in Chicago last Sunday. four children survive including Wilmat W and Erasta in Chicago and two daughters in Chicago.
Mrs Elizabeth F Cornish wife of Everett E Cornish died Monday evening at her Bath home after five years illness She was born in Phippsburg daughter of Otis and Martha Wright and lived in Bath Since 1886 she and her husband lived in Bowdoin before returning to Bath in 1911 She leaves two sons six grandchildren two brothers and three sisters The funeral will be Thursday at two at the residence.
Napoleon LeBell 63 woodsman and quarryman died Tuesday at the City home after two years there. A Bath store in the business district was burgled over the weekend with 15 to 290 dollars stolen. A 12 year old boy confessed with a younger companion. the pair entered through a rear window and took money from an office drawer. They will face Judge John J. Keegan Thursday morning.
West Bath columns record visits, guests, and family ties from Campbell's Pond to Bath. Local events include Red Cross meetings, Farm Bureau activities, parish socials, and neighborhood news with multiple named residents and their weekend plans.
The Museum of the City of New York on Fifth Avenue houses the Marine Museum wing funded by the Ship Model Society in 1928. A Bath built full rigged ship model of the W. R. Grace stands among 20 ship models including paddle steamers and ocean liners, with historical displays of New York’s growth and early figures like Hamilton and Washington.
Bertrand G. McIntire, 65, governor of the New England District of Kiwanis and twice Democratic candidate for Maine governor, died at his Norway home after pneumonia. He led Maine campaigns in 1918 and 1920, served as Oxford county sheriff, state representative, and chaired the state board of assessors. Survived by widow Alice Lawin, son Glen R. McIntire, daughter Mrs. Jilson, and brother Leslie E. McIntire.
William H. Ketchum of Bath R F D carrier was elected vice president of the R F D Carriers association for Sagadahoc Knox and Lincoln counties at the annual convention in Wiscasset. He also became first delegate to the State R F D carriers convention in South Paris next summer. Mrs Ruth W Henry returned from Brattleboro after visiting her sister. her nursing duties were taken by Mrs William W Dennisen during her absence.
Ralph Wright and Ernest Stilphen were business visitors in Yarmouth on Wednesday of last week. Mrs. Bleike Reed of Flushing Long Island and Mrs. Alexander C. Orr of Orlando Florida were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Brown at Nequasset. Eyven Dana and daughter Mary were Sunday guests of Dr. and Mrs. Burton Hodgkins of Augusta. Farnham Rice, a Central Grammar pupil, Bath, is home sick with measles. Wesley Wright skidded and tipped his car on ice. Evelyn Hathorne and Farnham Rice escaped injury as did the driver. After righting the car with Alfred Trott's horse the group returned home. Evelyn continued to Bath to school. Washington's Birthday program at Union Bridge school drew many parents. Washington pie and cocoa served. Howard Miller and Miss Helen Twiss of Eston visited Mrs. Louise Miller for the weekend. Loring Mayberry of Boston is staying with Clarence Preble. Harold Shaw bought three-year-old oxen to haul wood. they won first prize at Jefferson fair last year. Capt. Charles Wade of Perkins Island visited John Reed. he was en route home after a week at Capital Island harvesting ice for summer. He is longtime Summer resort postmaster. A 60-foot launch is being built for summer passenger service. Edwin L. Moulton and wife have left Kennebec Fur Farm to manage a dairy farm in Washington, Conn. Miss Sarah Batley, Gardiner teacher, holiday visit with her mother. John and Edwold Carter visited Frank Carter in St. Mary’s hospital in Lewiston after his operation. Robert Rice is ill with mumps. Herbert Munsey sprained an ankle. Mrs. Ernest Keene of Rockland is visiting Mrs. John Gilmore.
The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co. offers aid to Bath’s poor. A. T. Dickinson of Portland approves and 50 bags of flour are placed at 102-104 Front Street for distribution by the overseers to families most in need. Supt. Eaton will issue orders to store staff for fair allocation.
Miss Thelma Cameron hosted a small gathering Monday evening at her parents home 500 Middle Street with games and music and refreshments. Attending were Miss Annah Chaney Miss Evelyn Trott Miss Emily Jordan Miss Dorothy Jenkins Alfred McCabe Elwood Legard John McCarty Harold Harrington and Robert Cressey. Mrs Walter M Hill and three children Betty Lou Langdon and Junior visit Beachmont Massachusetts with Mrs Hill's parents Horace and Mrs Aitken.
Bids for construction of two 165 foot Coast Guard patrol boats will be opened in Washington on March 8. Bath Iron Works is among bidders as the project mirrors seven already built for the Coast Guard. Local inspectors push Bath for the contract amid anticipated low bids due to shipbuilding downturn.
Three Freeport women Mrs. Georgia Estes Mrs. I G Hutchins and Mrs. A G McAllister riding with Irving Morse escaped a violent crash near New Meadows river bridge when their Essex coach skidded on ice and struck a telegraph pole. Morse was pinned but freed as the car toppled and later continued toward Bath for revival meetings. The group credited their safety to faith in the Lord Jesus.
Mr and Mrs Perry L Thompson hosted a Monday evening dance at Mr Thompson's Elm Street studio. Attendees included Mr and Mrs John P Crosby Mr and Mrs Bernard Pratt Mr and Mrs Bertram E Willis Mr and Mrs Madison Moore Mr and Mrs Carl Stinson Mr and Mrs Archie Pennell Mr and Mrs J Horace McClure Mr and Mrs Reginald Stacy. Sandwiches ice cream and cake were served.
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