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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1940

Page

3

Wiscasset Notes Dr W Parker Mackenzie Joins New Haven Vet

Dr W Parker Mackenzie Jr will join Dr G Leroy Cheney’s veterinary hospital in New Haven Conn beginning January 1. He is son of Mr and Mrs William P Mackenzie of Wallingford Conn and earned V S and B V Sc at the University of Toronto. He has worked at Neal Hospital Bangor and A W Cleves Hospital Franklin Roads Maine.

W. Parker MacKenzie, Jr Wiscasset G. Leroy Cheney New Haven Conn Mackenzie William P. Mackenzie Masonic Avenue Wallingford North Blue Hill Frank Cousins

Light Houses and Navigational Aids Across America

Washington report notes coast guardsmen reduced lightships to about thirty while other navigational aids rose, totaling around 9,000 lights. It covers lighthouse history from 1716 Boston to modern electric beacons, lens technology, and radio beacons enabling distant position fixes.

Washington Coast Guard Great Lakes United States Great Brewster Island Boston Harbor National Geographic Society Boston Navesink N. J New York Harbor Kilauea Point Hawaiian Islands Hawaii Makapuu Point Oahu Island Lehua Hog Island Virginia Sandy Hook Colonial Assembly New London Connecticut Buffalo Pacific Coast San Francisco Bay St. George Reef Crescent City Calif North Carolina Trish

West Bath Social and Community Items Highlight Church, Red Cross

West Bath Methodist members hosted a social at the Donnells home with reports and planning for future meetings. West Bath Red Cross met January 3 with a dinner committee. Various local residents share visits, illnesses, and holiday gatherings across Bath and nearby towns.

West Bath Ned Florence A. Neiley J. E. Mayo Portland A. G. Williams School Street Bath Ernest E. Williams Eleanor Barbara King Chester G King J. Gertrude Silsby Phyllis Mank Woolwich Lannes Fuller Lawrence Palmer Larrabee’s Grove the Legion Hall Jackie Whitmer New York Chester G. King Mr. King Isabel Lewis Eugene Whitten Wiscasset Edward Mank Mank Fred A. Bubier Edward Burns Joseph W. Larrabee Trafton Swain York Village Clyde Booker Hartford Needham Heights Mass Mr. Williams Ernest Williams

Maine deer kill in 1939 tops prior year despite shorter season

Maine Fish and Game figures show 19 187 whitetails killed by 17 043 resident and 2 142 non residents. Washington Hancock Penobscot Aroostook and Somerset lead counties with no December hunt and a dry season reducing drive and the overall take. The report notes improved enforcement and the Sebago smelt dipping ban easing bait fishing next spring. The ice season is underway and Jack Williams promises Feb 1 access at Nicatous Lodge. Cooky making note cards offer a kid friendly craft.

Maine Nimrods Fish and Game Department Washington Hancock Penobscot Aroostook Somerset Washington County George J. Stobie Stobie Sebago Lake Sebago Songo

Treasure Tea Delights Woolwich With Historic Exhibits

In Woolwich the Good Will Club hosted a Treasure Tea by the Woolwich Union for Christian Service. The transformed clubhouse displayed pewter and glass, an old First Congregational Church communion set from 1760, Day's Ferry artifacts, and textiles. Curators praised the event but lamented limited town attendance. another Treasure Tea is probable.

Woolwich Good Will Club Sagadahock Ferry Woolwich Union For Christian Service Wilson Wright Albion L. Corliss George B. Farnham Isaac Howard First Congregational Church England John Brown Charles Haley Corliss Day's Ferry Buck Homestead Capt. Reed Reed Day Melvin Howe Mary Dodge Frank Bailey Bailey’s Neck Bailey Farm Club House John Carter Edward Gerow Edward Carter

Woolwich Grange Installs Officers In Local Happenings

Charles M. White of the State Department of Agriculture installed Woolwich Grange officers with help from allied grange members. The event featured talks on fraternity and growth, a suggestion to form past masters clubs, and plans for Capital Grange installation on Jan. 13. A social after included oyster stew and dancing. Nearby, Richard H. Stoddard of Auburn unveiled a large radio controlled model plane, the O K twin motor biplane, tested at Taylor Pond with flight data and plans to enter at upcoming summer meets.

Charles M. White State Department of Agriculture State Grange Woolwich Grange White Merrymeeting Grange Elmer Davis Capital, Grange Joseph Harward Cushnoc Grange Grange Harwood Kennebec Davis Augusta Capital Grange John Sutter Ammon Soule Forrest Johnson Daisy Welch Edith Weston Fred Gilmore Louise Smith Irene Chambers Ceres Rose Hathorne Pomona Gertrude Gilmore Flora Florence Smith Merle Jameson John Carter Jessie Spaulding Fred Hathorne Dromore Huntoon Hill Sheepscot Valley Merrymeeting Capital Cushnoc Hartford Demonsca An Nent

Christmas Cheer Marks Sagadahoc Ferry Club Events

The Good Will Club of Sagadahoc Ferry held its annual Christmas party at the club house with gifts from a Santa impersonator, Lawrence Putnam assisted by Virginia Dow. Committees planned entertainment and refreshments as members and guests shared cake, sandwiches, jello and coffee. The note lists multiple social gatherings, visits, and holiday travel across Sagadahoc Ferry, Montsweag, Day’s Ferry, and surrounding areas, with engagements, school reopenings, and community events mentioned through January.

Woman's Club Rooms High Street D. F. S. Day Freeman Southard Carroll T. Berry Charles S. Sewall Harold Campbell Willis B. Mitchell Mildred Holbrook Helen Dickinson Frances Plumstead Phyllis Bryant Elden Munsey Alvin Keirstead Bradford C. Redennett Harvey R. Pease John Blagdon Dana Rines Charles Lee James Austin Virginia Pease Pease Lee White Elephant Club Quinnam’s Galagang Bernice Blagd Federal Street Barbara Dow Dorothy Lee George G. Chiera Rotary Club Boothbay Harbor Lincoln Lodge Thomas B. Leighton W. M Henry Tironen S. W Robert A. Nelder J. W Frank H. Gray Treas Charles E. Cowley Stanley W. Dodge S. D John B. Sutter J. D Lon Jewett Harold Averill Charles E. Hendrickson 8. S Roger E. Cowley J. S Frank B Adams Tyler Water Street Woman's Club Ethel Dickinson Damiariscotta Ruthena Thompson Verna Southard Ruth Jones Marion Abbott St Philly Good Will Club Sagadahoc Ferry Santa Claus Lawrence Putnam Virginia Dow Charles Brown George Farnham Nelson Rice Alec St. Pierre C. P. Hall Montsweag John Goudy Helen DeLong William Hilton Soule A. M. G. Soule M. June Good Ralph N. Good South Portland Soule Cony High School Bowdoin College Boston University Bates College Foxcroft Academy Miss Good Cheerio Club Loring G. Soule Chopps Etta Lily Albert Humphreys Murphy Loring T. Maybury Harry Walters John Moore William Sheldon Geraldine Rice Bay Path Institute Springfield Mass Frank J. Walker Maxine James T. Thorpe Ella G. Shaw Moatsweag Chester Howe York Beach Mr. Howe Wilbur Howe James Thorpe Boston Natick Wilbur Hagan Skowhegan Garrett Galvin Hagan Louise Miller Dorchester Woodrow Howard Samuel Kirkpatrick Memorial Hospital Stuart Chapin Paula Cambridge Murphy's Corner Ruth Morgan Vassalboro Wilson Wright Bonnie Brae Dicky Brunswick Lindsey Cooper Edwold Carter John Carter Livermore Falls Frank Carter Wallace Sheldon New London Kenneth Sheldon William H. Sheldon Susanna Bluffs Everett Rice Richard Hunewell Lawrence Colby R. F. D. Carrier John Sutter Wiscasset George Winn Charles Haley Velma West South Boston Bryce Sutter Clarence Bailey Newell Evelyn Hutchins

Towns on stilts border huge Lake Maracaibo

The National Geographic bulletin notes Lagunillas on the eastern shore of Lake Maracaibo, about 36 miles southeast of Maracaibo city. The region, amid marshes and malaria, uses stilts and boardwalks, with oil extraction in shallow-draft tankers and extensive lake-area wells.

Lagunillas Venezuela Lake Maracaibo National Geographic Society Maracaibo Alonso de Ojela Little Venice

Woolwich Services Schedule and Dog Coffee Quirk

Woolwich Union plans Sunday services at Day's Ferry 9 45 a.m. Nequasset 11 15 a.m. Sagadahoc Ferry 7 p.m. Weekly study at North Woolwich Friday 7 38 p.m. Brusie the Spaniel of Kennebunk loves Java and demands coffee three times daily from E C Snowdon.

Woolwich Union Brusie E. C. Snowdon Kennebunk Mr. Snowdon

Clergyman Questions Roosevelt Over Vatican Appointment

In Atlanta Georgia Rev Louis D Newton pressed President Roosevelt on Myron C Taylor representing the United States at the Vatican. Newton questioned who would finance the move and noted the Constitution bars government involvement in religion.

Atlanta Louis D. Newton Roosevelt Myron C. Taylor United States Vatican Newton

Exhibition of Stephen Etnier paintings at Milch Gallery

Invitations announce Stephen Etnier paintings on view January 2 to 27 at Milch Gallery New York 108 West 57th Street. Work includes Shipyard Nassau Still Pond Sponge Market The Pearl and Nassau scenes with several pieces cut by other artists. Local Bay Point residents share New Year notices and small town updates.

Stephen Etnier Milch West 57Th Street New York Nassau Still Pond John E. Parsons Narrows Miami Parker’s Head Fort Montagu Cottage Port Said Hersilia Elizabeth Meyer Bay Street Ethier West Indies Trinity Church Bay Point H. A. Spinney Carrie Oliver Bath Harry Stone Auburn Mr. Owen Boston James Oliver Junior” Gray Georgetown Harold Brown, Jr Maurice Burns Sumner Mains Five Islands Burns Earl Blake Lois Harry Mullen Bay Point For A Short Time. ‘Buddy Spinney William Adams The Arn Jo Elizabeth Deering Eva Gaudet Carroll Deering

Also Mentioned on This Page

Howard Kaler Miartha Potter Leo Potter Harold A. Campbell John French Wilton Jeannette Haggett Bath Road Bradford C. Redonnett, Jr Hodge Street Clarence Richards Thomaston Webber's Inn Orono University of Maine George Fisher Washington Street Jeanette Haggett Becker College George Lincoln Sullivan Buruaedl McPaddery Jdtea Merril Merle Federal Street Mujdlatella Brunnowick Hoime Neps Mae Et Purbes Lieweilyn P Piles Flos Tuwi Murai Correil Spraul Holts Cipettelied Sime Bitsiess Ralph Brewer George Warren Jesse Kine Charles FE Milson Roy Owsley Maine Municipal Association Cies Selec State of Maine Association Department of Inland Fisheries and Game Klir Beck Jack Williams Nicatous Lodge Nicatous Lake Clarence Baker Thelma James Parker Albert Temple North Woolwich Day’s Ferry Maybury Samuel H. Kirkpatrick Bath Memorial Hospital Asa Hathorne Raymond Plymouth N. H Hat Woolwich Services Carbon Bridge Supt Briggs Pete Meer Erate Eaee Tate Deedee
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