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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1936
Page
9
The old state building on Washington Street near Federal was moved in the past and later housed Wallace and Oliver grocers plus Hyde Windlass Co. The structure is being torn down and the lot will become the entrance to a four car garage.
The Central church Men's club held its bi monthly gathering in the parish house Tuesday with ham and eggs and refreshments from Mac's Diner. Blair Wilson of Morse High spoke on the pine tree blister pest threatening white pines, detailing its origin spread and impact. Plans were made for an April talk by an out of town speaker and a year end gathering with the ladies.
A church note reports a young woman connected to the YMCA event, described as missing from attendance with her father at the church service. The text mentions Sheree Pat and references a college theology degree, with remarks of pride in Winnegance church.
Approximately 20 Civil Works Administration employees in Bath will be cut from payrolls as orders reduce total local CWA staff to 160. The Friday cut follows a 30-job reduction last week, with results effective at the start of the new work week. Mayor John A. Lord, who has tendered his resignation, set effective date for March 19 when Harold P. Small becomes mayor.
Local items cover attendance at Bates tournament in Le, visits in Bath, Dromore Grange events, town meeting outcomes with Walter J. McCourt elected treasurer, road conditions after storms, and a string of social visits in Phippsburg Me.
Smelt fishermen plan to haul away camps as thawing weather may cause ice to leave the channel within days. Community auxiliary hosts a covered dish dinner and a public card party this Thursday. Master Richard Morse breaks his left arm skiing.
The article traces patchwork quilts from colonial times to the 19th century, linking bed coverings to cultural memory. It highlights how pioneer women used scraps to create comfort and social bonds, notes regional styles from New England to Pennsylvania Dutch to the South, and details patchwork and applique techniques plus era names and social roles.
Les Camarades Musicaux enjoyed a musical evening hosted by Mrs. Carleton L. Rice at 10 Turner’s Court with Mrs. Fred K. Sturtevant as host. George D. Field spoke on Modern Dance Orchestras and Music as the program featured multiple solos duets and quartets with piano by Mrs. Albee and Mr. McPherson. The evening included works by Zandonai Brahms and Leoncavallo among others performed by Mrs. Sturtevant Holman Brown Rice Field Ramsay Edney Cary and others. The program closed with piano pieces and choral selections. Separately Irvin H. Cheney announced the Maine Seed Improvement Association will meet in Orono March 27 during Farm and Home Week. R O Gardner and E L Newdick outlined seed market and certification changes.
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