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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1940

Page

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Junior Hospital League Ball Delights Armory Crowd

The annual Junior Hospital League ball at the new armory drew about 350 guests for an elegant evening. Nate Gold and his orchestra provided music while Battery H, 240th C.A. aided with decorations, security, and car parking. Miss Barbara Ross chaired the event benefiting Memorial Hospital. thanks were extended to sponsors and patrons for a successful, warmly run affair.

Junior Hospital League New Armory Armory Evergreen Nate Gold Battery H 240Th C. A Barbara Ross Frank A. Givin League Memorial Hospital Battery Ruth L. Pratt North Street Robert Pratts Harold Titcomb Brunswick Paul Buckley Philadelphia Leo Pratt, Jr Biddeford Jean Pinell Quincy Mass Frederick Stoheinger Boston Ussell E. Smith, Jr Frank Stewart Portland Bath Margery J Doris M Hilda G. Scott Garden Street

Plans for President's Ball Co sponsored by Club Garret

Club Garret votes to co sponsor the annual President's Birthday ball with Battery H 240 C. A. Proceeds go to Warm Springs Foundation for infantile paralysis. Edith E. Mackinnon named general chairman with Mackinnon MacDonald Shackford overseeing music. Over 35 attended. 1400 candy bags filled for underprivileged children by local groups.

Joseph H.mullaney Rita M. Cummings Clarence H. Ayer Garret Nathan W. Watson Margaret Mackinon

Maine’s 1939 Public Works Boom Surges Despite No New Projects

The 1939 Maine heavy construction surge, funded by the Public Works Administration, involved a $5.8 million program with 44 projects from schools to sewers. Most were finished in 1939, with four earlier projects completed. future jobs hinge on private construction and local effort as PWA aid ends.

Maine Public Works Administration PWA Col. M. E. Gilmore Deer Island Orono Lincoln County Hampden Portland Bel Augusta Presque Isle Bangor Kennebunk School State University Gilmore

Frank O Dunton Seeks Republican Nomination for Sagadahoc County Attorney

Bath man Frank O Dunton announces he will seek the Republican nomination for Sagadahoc county attorney in June, contesting Ralph O Dale as incumbent Sherwood Aldrich retires to run for the Legislature. Dunton outlines education in law from Berkeley and Suffolk, admission to practice, and current councilman role, denying ties to other candidates.

Frank O. Dutton Bath Sagadahoc Ralph O. Dale Sherwood Aldrich Topsham Dunton Wellington F. Dunton Berkeley School Boston Suffolk Law School Guy H. Sturgis Supreme Court of Maine Sagadahock Block Mr. Dunton Grace Church Polar Star 1Dge Masons

Grange Deputies Plan 1940 Program in Maine

State Grange Master F A Richardson led an all day New Year meeting at Worster House in Hallowell. Attendees formed the largest conference in Maine Grange history and shaped a pay-as-you-go legislative program, budget curtailment, road funding, and anti-gambling positions for the year.

F. A. Richardson Strong Worster House Hallowell Maine Richardson Grange The State Grange Order Charles M. White Augusta Hartley M. Stewart Houston House of Representatives Hall Farmington National Grange James C. Farmer Nellie L. Hascall New England

Old Houses in Natchez Captivate D A R Members

Miss Miriam W. Kimball spoke on Natchez history and life at a Col. Dummer Sewall Chapter D A R meeting. She displayed photos of 40 to 50 historic houses open to the public yearly, as sewing and business sessions filled the day at Central Church parish house.

Miriam W. Kimball Natchez Mississippi Col. Dummer Sewall Kimball Bath Miss Kimball Central Church Parish Charles M. Tubbs Harry E. Ring

Bath Girl Scouts Active During Holiday Season

Bath Girl Scouts entertain at the Old Ladies' Home as part of Community Service. The program featured songs and poems led by Robinhood Brownies under Mrs. Jacob Smith and Miss Alma S. Kirkpatrick. Pine Tree Troop and Wise Owl Troop performed Christmas pieces, craft work, and a party with gifts for residents, with officers and guests listed.

Robinhood Pack Brownies Jacob Smith Alma S. Kirkpatrick Old Ladies’ Home Gloria Brown Joan Briggs Rita Sullivan Eleanor Gotte Mildred Oliver Joan Longley Ida Ferris Jane Haley Toy Lane Gloria Johnson Dorothy Carr Virginia Emery Noel Irene Ferris Betty Hill Norma Jane Leeman Santa Claus Annie J. Ware Pine Tree Troop No Linwood F. Carr Ruth Williams Natalile Hagan Audrey King Eleanor Fullerton Madeline Jones Virginia Andre Bally Munsey Reccder Sally Munsey Frances Callan Mary Sarkis Sally Sarkis Marguerite Rines Nancy Sewall Natalie Hogan Ethel Hill Flora Skinner Almira Jones Carrie E. Frost Dorothy Baker Union Claudia Carter Glenn Carter Amber Carr Inez Carter Evelyn Nickerson Carr Dorothy Gilchrist Gold Stars M.C.A Girls of Wild Hunter Wise Owl Troop Bowen Torrey W. Linwood Haynes Edwin M. Fuller, Jr Salvation Army Louise Dole Memorial Hospital

Properly distribute fruits and nuts in fruit cake

The instruction emphasizes evenly distributing fruits and nuts in fruit cake mixtures. Chop or grind them to uniform pieces and coat with flour to prevent clumping and sticking, ensuring even incorporation into the batter.

Maine Farmers Prosper Despite Weather and Prices

Agricultural Commissioner Frank T. Washburn notes improved general business conditions aid farmers in 1940. Maine’s crop value reached 34,994,000 dollars, up 4,675,000 from the prior year, aided by higher potato prices. August yields were hit by poor weather. potatoes averaged 225 bushels per acre, the smallest since 1928, with total output down 2,164,000 bushels from 1938. The apple crop reached 900,000 bushels, the largest since 1933–1944, but U.S. prices remained low due to regional production increases.

Maine Frank T. Washburn Washburn United States Par West

Sagadahoc County Fair Association reelects president

Sagadahoc Agricultural and Horticultural Association met Monday and reelected John Forbisn of Topsham as president. The group reported total revenue of 21 357 for the year, including 4 417 from pari mutuel betting, and noted a 1 132 loss from the horsemen’s four percent entry fee split. Officers named include vice presidents Carl Day and Claude Strout of Brunswick and Avery Fides of Bowdoinham, treasurer Walter Williams of Topsham, secretary Samuel Woodward of Brunswick, and trustees Fred Larock, John Tarbox, George Sprague, L. T Skelton, with auditors A. B. Johnson and William H. Farrar.

Sagadahoc Agricultural and Horticultural Association John Forbisn Topsham Gorham Cornish Carl Day Claude Strout Brunwick Avery Fides Bowdoinnam Walter Williams Samuel Woodward Brunswick Fred Larock John Tarbox George L Sprague L. T Skelton Bowdoin A. B. Johnson Wiliam H. Farrar Runswick

Municipal Court Hears DUI Cases Before Judge Deering

Two respondents faced Judge Gardiner R. Deering in municipal court on drunken driving charges. Elliott C. Bold of Bath pleaded not guilty and received a continuance to Saturday morning with $27 sureties. Edward Farnham of Woolwich admitted guilty to operating without a license after a crash and was continued for sentence. the drunken driving charge was continued until after noon.

Gardiner R. Deering Elliott C. Bold Bath Bokin Joseph D. Pennell Byron E. Clark Edward Farnham Woolwich Joseph McLaughlin Edsward Brown Morntterest Judge Deering

Sagadahoc Pomona December Session at Bowdoinham

Sagadahoc Pomona met Wednesday at Merymeeting grange Bowdoinham with George Thompson elected and installed on the executive committee replacing the late Rebecca Rogers. Greetings were given by Chester Hobart and Charles Thompson. The group discussed social betterment of youth, heard a Portland state session report, and featured a Flowers of Brotherly Love tableau, solos, poems, and a roll call question.

Sagadahoc Pomona Merymeeting Grange Bowdoinham George Thompson Rebecca Rogers Grange Chester Hobart Charles Thompson Neil Bishop William Gould Ann Spofford Elfreda Perkins Eva Lemont Charles Thompson, Jr John N. Palmer

Last Month Bleaker Weather than December 1938

The Times records indicate December 1939 was colder than December 1938 with January colder than expected. Seven inches of snow lay on the ground on January 1 and temperatures hovered near ten above zero, dipping to eight below in places. Snow storms dropped about 12 inches, while rain occurred on three days.

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Past Ladies Club Elects Its Officers

Mrs W W Chaney was elected president of the Past Ladies Club of Myrtle Lodge I O of L at the annual meeting Monday evening at Mrs Elmer F Campbell’s home 694 High Street Other officers are Mrs Fred Daley Yee president and Mrs John H Hunt secretary and treasurer Gifts were exchanged from a Christmas tree Candy and nuts were served Supper preceded the meeting at Hotel Sedgwick Present were several members including Mrs Campbell Mrs Curtis Mrs Atwood Mrs Bond Clark Mrs Melville Clark Mrs Chaney Mrs Blake Mrs Kingsbury Mrs Hunt and Mrs Savage Chaney will host the group January 22 at 23 Russell Street with Mrs Savage assisting in serving.

W.W Chaney Myrtle Lodge LL. O Elmer F. Campbell High Street Fred Daley Yee John H. Hunt Sedgwick Campbell Pred Curtis Wallace L Atwood Bond M. Clark Melville B. Clark Chaney Howard E Blake Walter P. Kingsbury Hunt Milton C. Savage Russell Street Savage

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Caribou High School Frank O. Dunton G.O.P Cenfer Dummer Sewall D.A.R Bath Girl Scouts Red Rose Troop No. 6 Arthurer Captain Weld Cumberland Somerset Highway Safety Division State of Maine Eady Sagadahoc County
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