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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1940

Page

4

Polar Star Lodge Sets Special Meeting on Municipal Ticket

A Polar Star lodge session featured Richmond lodge officers and Bath Iron Works Team officers performing the degree for two candidates. A Sunday night round table discussed candidates for the Republican municipal ticket in several wards, with several incumbents and possible contenders named and committee plans to decide aldermanic nominees.

Polar Star Lodge Richmond Lodge Sun- Bath Iron Works Bath Iron Works Corp Thomas G. Hinckley Roy H. Gilpatrick Charles T. Blake Leslie F. Roberts R. W. Thomas W. Borjesson David Gilpatrick Georgy Tibbetts Nathaniel Gilpatrick P.M. Clifford W Gray N. A. Gilpatrick Fred W. Duren Robert I. James Clifford W. Gray Carl S. Stanley James A. Nelson James L. Roberts Oscar S. Adams P.M. Detmar E William M. Briggs Lance H. Cooper Robert H. Haskell P.M. John Wishart Earl L. Ryan George D. Field Luther S. Thompson Daniel Williams John Shaw Sewall Forest C. Legard Walter C. Rogers Walter F. Day Merritt A. Mitchel Board of Aldermen Erastus A. Jewett Leariuing John M. Howe Alexander A. Burden Aldermaate Burdet

Maine Congressman Seeks 10000 Damages for Carlton Bridge

A Washington dispatch reports Clyde H. Smith of Maine drafts a bill for presentation in the House to reimburse the State of Maine ten thousand dollars for Carlton bridge damage after Coast Guard tenderies collided with a pier on Aus 17. The Woolwich meeting set the damage estimate at 10000, with officials Thomas Sampson lighthouse engineer C M Berry fuel bowman of the Ilex C A Snow engineer of the Ilex and State bridge engineer L Wilder present. Repairs followed under Bath bridge superintendent Edmund P Briggs.

Washington Clyde H. Smith Maine C. A. Snow Ilex Mus L. Wilder Maine State Highway Commission Edmund P Briggs Bath

Doctor Jasmiri Mikkola dies in Soviet hospital bombing

Arrowsic Boston relatives learn via cable that Dr Jasmiri Mikkola head of Nurmes hospital in Finland was killed when a Soviet air raid struck the facility near the Russian border. His nephew Lasse was wounded but expected to recover. Harvard track coach Fheedidemidi Go reported the bombing.

Jasmiri Mikkola Nurmes Finland Anna B. Campbell Arrowsic Boston Mikkola Jaakko Mikkola Harvard University Eoeeh Fheedidemidi Go Ie Beadbiedy Boston

L Eugene Thebeau Honored by Bath Elks Night Crews

Bath Elks honor L Eugene Thebeau, treasurer of Bath Iron Works Corp, at a special February 21 testimonial labeled L Eugene Thebeau Night. Thebeau, first District Deputy of Maine West, has deep lodge ties since 1912 and served as Exalted Ruler in 1919.

L. Eugene Thebeau Bath Iron Works Corp Bath Lodge of Elks Maine Henry L. Warner Dixon, Ill Thebeau Maine West Bathlodge D. Joseph Doyle Lodge John P. Carey, Jr Willian S. Newell Archibatt M. Main The Bath Tron Works Corp H. Joseph Madden

Rotary officials discuss income taxes at luncheon

The Rotary club held a 100 percent attendance luncheon at Hotel Sedgwick with remarks on current income tax laws. Boyd Bailey, joined by attorney, spoke on old tax principles, the upcoming changes, and Internal Revenue operations. Visitors included William Russell of Portland Rotary and Sherwood Aldrich of Tojisaam.

Rotary Club Hotel Sedgwick Brunswick Club Charles T. Small, Jr Edward A. Perkins Pilgrim Chevrolet Auto Co Internal Revenue Biz Treasury Department William Russell Portland Rotary Club Sherwood Aldrich Tojisaam

Two Wiscasset Men Seriously Injured in Crash

Portand hospital officials described Earl B Colby 26 of Wiscasset as in serious condition after a car overturned on a Portand street Tuesday night carrying 4400 power lines. His companion Ivin Jones 25 also of Wiscasset suffered a broken collarbone and facial lacerations. Patrolman Schembs said sparks, power lines and a car switch shut off the current. Reflects messy OCR follow up. names and details show the incident and injuries.

Donavan J. Schembs Sparketron Unital OA

Past Ladies Club Entertained Monday by Mrs Chaney

Mrs Chaney hosted the Past Ladies Club of Miile Lodue at 22 Russell Street with co host Mrs Milton C Lataze. They voted to tender Mr Mars Lowell and Mrs Mabel Shepard for post card showers. Next meeting Feb 26 with hosts Mrs Amos F Perry and Mrs Fred Duey. Chinese checkers prizes went to Mrs Howard O Nasi, Mr Rastiond M Clark, and Mrs John H H. Hint refreshments served.

Www. Chaney Ledies Club Ile Lodue O. l Russell Street Milton C Lataze Mars Lowell Mabel Shepard Amos F. Perry Fred Duey Chaney Howard O Nasi Rastiond M Clark John HH Fred S. Curtis Melville B. Clark Fred Daley Howard Ff. Blake Frank L. Higgins Robert C. Mitchell Charles O Nelson Howard O. Nash Raymond M. Clark Jol H. Burnt

Farewell Reception Honors Dr and Mrs Wilson at Central Church

A Monday evening reception celebrated Dr. and Mrs. David L. Wilson, long-time pastor of Central Church, with parishioners, church leaders, and choir members in attendance. A $75 silver purse from church organizations was presented by N Gratz Jackson, and a brief program followed with dances, songs, and refreshments. The couple praised church support over 26 years plus one grace year, expressing optimism for the future.

David L. Wilson Central Church Cosy League W. R. Kimball Stanley E. Wallace Men’s Club Wallace John Shaw Shaws Wilson Shaw Dr. Wilson N. Gratz Jackson

Recall Anniversary Of Big Snow Storm

The piece remembers a brutal winter storm from 42 years prior, detailing feet of snow, drifts waist high, wrecked telephones, downed trees, and blocked streets in Bath. It notes a long delivery halt, a difficult rescue to fetch Dr Fuller, and tunnel crossings on Center Street before autos and trucks.

N. Gratz Jackson Union Washington Streets E. M. Fuller Washington Street Elm Street Maine Central Bath Center Center Street Bath Opera House

Fowl Dressing Loss Stated at Fifteen to Two Percent

A note on poultry preparation states that dressing a fowl results in a weight loss of between fifteen and two percent. The range reflects varying methods and practical yields in butchery and kitchen use.

Classifieds Rate Notice for Local Ads

Classifieds rate is 25 words for first insertion with 35 cents each extra. Copy must reach the office by noon Wednesdays. For farm or city share property buys or sales contact Fred B. Reed Co., Manager FE Wallace, 93 Front Street, Bath, Tel 514 W.

Fred B. Reed Co FE. Wallace Front Street Bath Tel

Bowdoinham News Highlights Fire at Ridge School

Miss Roberta McCarthy found a fire smoldering in floor boards near the stove at Ridge school Tuesday morning. Neighbors Ernest Card and Erland Curtis extinguished the flames by cutting away boards. Repairs underway by G. O. Harriman as the school prepares to reopen.

Roberta McCarthy Ridge School Ernest Card Erland Curtis G. O. Harriman T. C Jane Browne Margaret Purington Richmond Coombs Ledley Berry David Ledley Boston

Ledley Baby Named David Ledley In Bowdoinham

Mr and Mrs Ledley Berry welcomed a son named David Ledley and the family remains in Boston. Kay Turner marked an eighth birthday with a party Saturday afternoon attended by Margaret Heath Barbara Chase and Lillian Rupp. The Humphrey baby girl Janice Marie was also named in the report.

Ledley ‘Berry David Ledley

Dinner Gathering Noted for Sunday January 21

A family dinner is scheduled for Sunday January 21, with preparations mentioned in the notice. The fragment confirms a social gathering within the household.

Merrymeeting Grange Reads Maine Program Highlights

Merrymeeting Grange in Bowdoinham met Friday evening for a Maine themed program. Lecturer Mrs George Hamilton presented Sketch Elopement Ruth Gallagher Elmer Dodge and Fred Leavitt Reading Maine Mrs Frank P Webber Maine quiz led by Mrs Ralph McEwen roll call Maine sights Loomis Dyer Conundrums by Mrs Reginald Dore master Chester F Hobart opened discussion on what is interesting in grange work.

Merrymeeting Grange Bowdoinham Maine George Hamilton Ruth Gallagher Elmer Dodge Fred Leavitt Reading Frank P. Webber Ralph McEwen Loomis Dyer Reginald Dore

Prompt Action Saves Savage From Fall

Four year old Hepzibah Reed of Day's Ferry alerted her father to Ernest T. Savage's danger as he slid from a icy roof edge. Reed and neighbors aided in the rescue. Savage was exhausted but uninjured. Edith Fellows returned to Plainfield New Jersey after a three week visit with the Mayos of Milan Street.

Hepzibah Reed Carlton Day Reed Ernest T. Savage Mr. Reed Mr. Savage J. Howard Whitlam Winship S. Reed Edith Fellows Plainfield N. J Howard Mayo Milan Street

President's Ball Nets $242.25 for the Fund

Final results of the President's Birthday ball show a net profit of 242.25 dollars. Ruth H. Mullaney, treasurer of Club Garret, reported that nearly 200 couples attended, paying 381 dollars, with 138.30 more from checkroom and other sources. Total expenses reached 157.06, yielding the net profit.

Armory Ruth H. Mullaney Club Garret

Hartley White Couple Wed In Brunswick Local Ceremony

Daniel Hartley of Brunswick and Detroit Michigan married Miss Charlotte Grace White of Durham road Brunswick at Rev Harvey Jones residence on Durham road Attendants included Mrs Robert White Bath and Carl Hartley Brunswick The couple will live on Russell street where Hartley works for Hyde Windlass Co Mrs Hartley is Brunswick High School graduate 1939 Hartley attended Wilbur Wright High School Detroit.

Charles Hackett FE. F. Pratt Richmond Bowdoinham Mary Dodge Ralph G. Stetson Bath Central Maine Power Co Emerson Donald Hackett Brunswick Gulf Co Portland Roger Robinson Maine Public Health Association Ridge School Roberta McCarthy Lester Howard Auburn Celma Curtis John Purington R. A. Dickinson Raymond Rendall Alfred J. Edward Allen Cecil Richards Waterville Chester Ambrose New Haven Conn John Carter Brunswick Hospital Bowdoin Harold Adams Samuel Melrose Mass Frank S. Adams Walton S. Adams Gorham N. H F. S. Adams Daniel Hartley Detroit Mich Charlotte Grace White Robert L. White Durham Road Harvey Jones Robert White Carl Hartley

Wrights Host Supper Party for About 30 Guests

Mr. and Mrs. Henry C. Wright entertained about 30 at their Washington street home Tuesday night. Cards were played during the evening. Out of town guests included Rear Admiral and Mrs. Robert of Wiscasset and Mr. and Mrs. John F. Freete of Belmont Massachusetts.

Henry C. Wright Washington Street Robert of Wiscasset John F. Freete Belmont Mass

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