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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1937

Page

8

Mrs C E Robinson Celebrates 77th Birthday

Mrs Charles E Robinson of 1325 Washington Street Chebraed her 77th anniversary with a family dinner at seven. Guests included her dismised daughter Mrs Joseph Lau sier of Augusta who spent the week with her parents. The Washington birthday celebration featured American flags, a decorated cake, and well wishes for many returns of the day.

Charles E Rob Washington Street Joseph Lausier Augusta Biridus Robinson

Deering Confirmed as Bath's Recorder

Gov Liew confirms Deering in Bath's recorder role after council vote. The appointment follows a court hearing and council meeting where the decision was approved.

Deering BATH Liew Fae Council

White Ribboners Host Washington Party Event

A Washingtons birthday event sponsored by the W C T U was held in the Church of the Nazarene vestry with an entertainment program led by the committee chair. The program featured devotionals, Narcotics talk, piano solo, poems, vocal solos, humor, and readings.

Washingtons W.C T. U Church of the Nazarene Marjorie Stover Myra Kelly Fredericxn Maffatt Omah Alice May Douglas Delma Brags E.ta Moore Humorou

Maine Deposits Of Spodumene Seen As Market Hope

Technologists from the U S Bureau of Mines report a simple process to separate spodumene from ore using a lime kiln and a light air current. The purified mineral, 80 90 percent, could fuel lithium production for pottery, air conditioning, and other uses, with Maine, South Dakota, and North Carolina hosting large reserves.

Maine U S. Bureau of Mines Department of the Intenor South Dakota North Carolina Humanus Perm Nenmetallic Mineral Experiment Station Bureau of Mines American Institute of Nmhimine New York

Riding Club Plans For Season At Brumaxé

The Riding Club met at the Barte't Rodine School in Brumaxé to outline aims for the season. Members discussed membership, event plans, and a schedule with competitions and exhibitions, with several named participants listed among attendees.

Local gathering notes and family visits in small town

The fragment describes a community event at a town hall on a Wednesday with speakers and a noon service. It lists organizers and attendees including Mrs Pers Bailey and Mr Leverett C Welch with local residents visiting from Washmews street and High street.

Burrau Momisrtat Grange Hall Mbonismwear Mergroup Me Sia Ine Pers Bailey Leverett C Welch John W Brown

Auxiliary Observe Birthdays at Camp Meeting

Veterans from T. W Hyde Camp and Union line celebrate birthdays during a program led by committee members including Kenneth McCarmman and Mrs Edith Crocker. The event featured a sequence of songs and readings with remarks by local leaders and a reception for attendees.

T. W_ Hyde Union Veterans of the Warner Kenneth McCarrmam Asemmth Hager Eich Miler Exta Gallen Agius Jodinms Selecta _ Leppard Cnnderca Siging Ameraxa H Bec Pieder Alleman “Lapceins Grocer Garters Comet Weieer Pas Macrae Voral Gund Wiehmcom Ang Lanwm Cherie Cam Iearm ABC Rwvb Leder Katheen Crocker Leeman Edzh Crocker Betty Agtoer Nmweilen Guarsela Conbo Fosenm Bolloraw WLBZ Scoorbads Lac Wileams Mooseschertpe Coes Amd Watomien Ganminme Amd Kaihken Crocker Geurheess Everett Crocker Edith Crocker Ganmetter Braze Nes Garde Crocker Bacold Seam of Hardmrs

High Street Residence Damaged by Fire

A fire damaged a home at 1463 High Street early Monday. Mr and Mrs Wendae Grant and four children escaped as flames spread from the kitchen and bath into the upper floor. Firefighters battled heat and smoke, extinguishing the blaze after 90 minutes. water leakage and damage to rooms were reported. No serious injuries noted.

Fim Wendae Grant Grant Arria Gramwoh Verde Jr Emer Pepe Anna Ward Noell Bath Gram Gram Monday omens.60 m poasm= Chirt Park: anc Gamart Lima

Local Social Updates Mention Family Visits and Weddings

The notice records several social events and greetings among neighbors. Items include weddings and family visits from Mr and Mrs Starturd and Mr and Mrs Cimple, with mentions of small gatherings at various homes in Chelsea and Richmond.

Sue Mo Cuffoed Stertkera Selvarte Cufield Tiece Seisie Ice Enpotabie Eseminz Bas Baecet Starturd Uefa Exvisa oWiacy Cistle Lisom Starberd LC Scarbred Max Gerziere Emman Tember Harlen Richmond Twesdie Colin

Early Bath ships balked on launching day at Kennebec

A Bath Times letter recalls early 19th century ship building along the Kennebec River. Vessels launched from North End yard and Bath yards faced delays and structural issues. The Edwin Reed and other Bath ships carried crews and braved accidents, with the Edwin Reed’s mast failures and later yellow fever outbreaks in South America shaping sailors’ fates.

Sunshine Society hosts all day meeting at Baker home

The Sunshine Society held an all day meeting at Mrs Edward Bakers home with 12 members sewing patchwork. A baked bean dinner followed, desserts provided by members. Various locals visited relatives and attended gatherings around Richmond and Portland.

The Sunshine Society Edward Baker Burt Williams Lewis Williams Neal Roberts Woodfords Alvin Huntoon Louise Weeks Richmond

Milton man guest of grandfolks this weekend

Paul Webber of Milton Massachusetts visited over the weekend and holiday with his grandparents Mr and Mrs Ruel T Waslunsten on Knight Street.

Paul Webber Milton, Mass Sir Ruel T (Knight Waslunsten Street

Grace Church Men's Club Meets for Social Security Act Talk

The Grace Church Men's club will meet Thursday evening at 6 30. Richard H Mohiler a government auditor from Bath Iron Works will speak on The Social Security Act. Committee members are Daniel Williams Harry Smith Edward Sewall and Carroll Watson.

Grace Church Men's Club Richard H. Mohiler Bath Iron Works, Corp Daniel Williams Harry Smith Edward Sewall Carroll Watson

E Eileen Jones Chosen for D A R Citizenship Pilgrimage

Morse high senior E Eileen Jones is selected by the faculty as the Maine representative candidate for the Ruth Bryan Owen Good Citizenship Pilgrimage to Washington in April. The final Maine pick will be drawn at the March Lewiston conference. Jones is active in Morse school clubs and the History Club.

E. Eileen Jones Addison C. Jones Fremont Street Morse High Col. Dummer Sewall Daughters of the American Revolution Maine Continental Congress Washington H. Kenneth Smith Committee On National Defense Ruth Bryan Owen Lewiston Miss Jones M” Club Orchestra and Dramatic Club Bath History Club Central Grammar School Jones D.A.R Dorothy Lewis Frances Wallace

Eamesholm Sold to Become Apartment House in Bath

Eamesholm at 7 North Street, once Emma Eanes home, sold by Bath Trust Co to Mrs. Warren E. Kershner. The structure with 28 rooms over three floors will be converted into seven or eight furnished apartments after Monday fire and early alteration work. Once a hotel named Eamesholm, the property has a history tied to opera star Madam Emma Eanes and later Mrs. Mary Parker. occupancy date is not yet set.

Eamesholm North Street Emma Eanes Bath Trust Co Warren E. Kershner Paris France Mary Parker Northampton Mass Kennebec Kershner

Foreign Wars Vets Urged To Attend Post Meeting

Every member of Dyer Flaherty post No 2197 Veterans of Foreign Wars is urged to attend the next regular meeting Thursday at eight in the summer street hall. Important matters will be discussed with national and departmental officers present including Leroy P. Smith from Captain Frank W. Hulett Post No 1603 Auburn national deputy chief of staff William Waldron department commander and Clyde E. Chase department adjutant from John R. Foster Post Gardiner Randolph.

Dyer Flaherty Veterans of Foreign Wars Summer Street Hall Leroy P. Smith Frank W. Hulett Auburn William Waldron Clyde E. Chase John R. Foster Gardiner-Randolph

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