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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 29, 1940

Page

2

Wiscasset Groups Elect Officers at Tri-County Meet

The 36th Tri County man carriers meeting in Wiscasset elected R. A. Mallett of Topsham as president and Charles Plumpstead as vice president. William Ketchum of Bath became secretary treasurer with a slate of officers and committees, while delegates to the state convention were named. The group also passed resolutions opposing civil service retirement fund unification with social security and urged action on a general benefit payment plan.

Wiscasset R. A. Mallett Topsham Charles Plumpstead North F B William Ketchum Bath W. R. Houdlette Cedar Grove Violet Colby H. P. Brann Jefferson Karl D. Hatch Bowdoinham Civil Service Civil Service Court of Appeals

Community visits span with relatives and friends

Numerous residents visited relatives across Maine towns this weekend. Lewiston and Bath visitors included the McFaddens and Betty. Bangor girl Jane Redonnett stayed with grandparents on Hodge street. South Portland’s Josephine Plumstead visited her mother on Federal street. others traveled to Belfast, Boston area, and Berlin New Hampshire for events and family time.

Ereen ‘Moore Bath Shahara Barbara Dow Carroll McFadden Betty Lewiston McFadden Fessenden Chase Main Street Little Jane Redonnett Bangor Bradford C. Redonnett, Jr Bradford C. Redonnet Hodge Street Josephine Plumstead South Portland Antoinette Plumstead Federal Street Ralph W. Brewer Armory Maude Webber Westport Winfield Norwood Gardiner Road Augusta General Hospital Leeman Potter Washington Street Augusta Howard Kaler Janie Webber John L. Blagdon Jay Libby Benjamin P. Webber Webber's Inn Thomaston Lettie Stinson Flora Lowell Paul E. Bailey Anthony Conti Damariscotta Portland Harold Wish Congress Street Stanley W. Dodge Wiscasset Charles Pomeroy Beverly Mass Charlotte Cormier Bobby and Barby Belfast Roland Tarbox Martha Tarbox Lawrence Haggett Harry Florida Chancellor C. Blagdon Freeman Trott Dike Road Ruthena Thompson Gladys Rines Berlin N. H

Tribute to Mrs. Mary Foye Remembered in Wiscasset

Friends and relatives gathered in Wiscasset to honor Mrs. Mary Foye of Lee Street. The widow of Robert Foye died after months of illness leaving seven children and three grandchildren. Evangelist Lawrence Greenwood led the service praising her faith, Bible study, and lifelong charity. Entombment followed at the local cemetery.

Mary Foye Lee Street Wiscasset Lawrence Greenwood Greenwood Faye

Phillips Estate Changes Owners in Wenham Transfer

Papers record the transfer of the 83 acre Windyknob estate in Wenham from the late Dr. John C. Phillips to Mrs. Frederick M. Dear of Hamilton. The brick residence with slate roof, completed in 1912, sits above Wenham Lake with landscaped grounds, a 10 room cottage, a 10 room farmer's cottage and multiple farm buildings. The new owner plans year round occupancy while the Bonney family visited Berlin for a Winter sports carnival.

John C. Phillips Wenham Eleanor Hyde Bath Frederick M. Dearborn Hamilton Wenham Lake Cedar Street Topsfield Road William Phillips

West Bath Social Club and Community Notices

West Bath Methodist members held a Friday social at the McNary home with Rev. Oliver speaking and plans announced for the Fourth Quarterly Conference in Bath. Community items list visitors, arrivals, rabbit hunts, and local engagements across Bath and nearby towns.

West Bath Harold Ferguson Walter Marco Ralph Merry Millicent Merry William Brown Randall Merry Stanley W. Williams Robert Coombs Robert, Jr Eula Coombs Carol Coombs Nancy Coombs

Bridge Academy Week Vacation and Local Events

Vacation of one week at Bridge Academy begins Monday. The drama The Time of His Life was staged at Masonic hall by the academy faculty and local talent with a 25 piece band led by Mr Hill. Proceeds of 70 dollars go to the B A Band. Mrs Earle Foss hosted the St Johns Episcopal Auxiliary Friday afternoon.

Bridge Academy Norris Lord Auburn William Walsh Cooperative Club Ella Bailey Rosa Durgan Fred Brown Naples Henrietta Graves Vermont Masonic Hall Hill Cony High Augusta Players B. A Earle Foss St. John's Episcopal Church House of the Good Shepherd James Carr Cambridge Mass

Woolwich Community Notes Highlight Local Club Events

The Woolwich Union for Christian Service schedules a council meeting on March 5 at Mrs. Edward V Reed’s home. The 4 H Club formed under Mrs Clayton Armstrong shows strong turnout with plans announced. A Good Will Club benefit supper is set for March 9 and town meetings occur March 2. Multiple local residents report visits, travel, illnesses, and family news across Day's Ferry Sagadahoc Ferry Nequasset Woolwich Center and surrounding areas.

Woolwich Union For Christian Service Edward V. Reed Clayton Armstrong Betty Preble Muriel Raynes Roberta Armstrong Mary Lou Hopestill Reed Avis Eleanor Carter Marjorie Maybury Barbara Chandler Merlene Jameson Elsie Reed J. W. Reed Ferry Good Will Club Florence Carlton Loring T. Maybury Mabel Jack Edward Murphy Freeman Oliver John Kelly Ruth Presley Lester Knight Charles Haley Fred Rice Sagadahoc Ferry Washington Eben Dana Woolwich Center J. Winship Reed Day's Ferry Day’s Ferry Community Club Lois Day Samuel Ward Prank Walker Loring Maybury Woolwich Union William Robson Costello P. Hall Sagadahoc Nequasset William Clark Damariscotta Dana George Gainsley Togas Jane Thatcher Clara Waterman Swampscott Mass Camden Maxine Walker Stanley Whitehouse Whitehouse Newark N. J Eleanor Carlton Robert Darling Edgecomb Bath Iron Works Malden Edward Darling Charlestown Navy Yard Charles H. Hunnewell

Bay View Springs forms in Bath to market spring water

The Bay View Springs Inc. founded by three Bath men plans to bottle spring water from East Brunswick plains. Dr. Paul A. Gregware is president, Dr. Francis A. Winchenbach is treasurer, and Converse G. Fenn is secretary and manager. They produce nearly 1000 gallons weekly using five gallon carboys and gallon containers. Water from a 35 foot Well on Willard Oliver property sits on 24 acres north of the old State highway. The site features sand layers, clay filtration and rock strata. Water is rated Class A by State Sanitary Engineers and is processed with 360 degree ultraviolet germicidal treatment. A single truck serves distribution with another to be added. offices are at Elmhurst Farm.

Bay View Springs, Inc East Brunswick Plains Paul A. Gregware Francis A. Winchenbach Converse G. Fenn State Sanitary Engineers Willard Oliver East Brunswick Mr. Oliver Old State Highway Trueworthy Elmhurst Farm Fenn

Rotary Talks On Wildlife Plan At Sedgwick Lunch

Mrs John Parker and Mrs G Thomas Murphy co chairmen of the State Committee on Wild Life Preservation spoke to the Rotary club at Hotel Sedgwick. They displayed pamphlets and charts showing last year’s progress and plans for the year. Harold Laws of Brunswick attended as a guest. Mrs Raymond Barter hosted the Jolly Thimble club at 1 Maxwell Street. Mrs Chester McCrater to entertain next week.

John Parker G. Thomas Murphy State Committee On Wild Life Preservation Rotary Club Hotel Sedgwick National Association Harold Laws Brunswick Raymond Barter Jolly Thimble Club Maxwell Street Chester McCrater

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