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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1940
Page
7
Snow storms blocked Phippsburg through Saturday and Sunday delaying road crews and shoveling across about 60 miles of town roads. In contrast northern Maine saw little snow while 1716 fort sites and various enlistments are noted alongside local travel woes and community tidbits.
Mr and Mrs Vaughan Smiley of Philadelphia returned after the holidays to visit Mrs Smiley’s parents Mr and Mrs Fred B Kittridge of High street and to see Mr Smiley of Dike road.
Mrs Henry D Small with daughter Jean and son John return to Dikeroa from South Paris where they spent Christmas and New Year with Mrs Gmes and family, Mr and Mrs John H.
The Greek War Relief effort in Bath forms an advisory and executive committee at Hotel Sedgwick. Members include Rev. C Myron Tubbs Mayor Robert Haskell and Allan Spear among others. The plan received broad support with suggestions adopted, calling on Bath citizens to back the aid for Greece amid its struggle.
Sagadahoc County jury commissioners James W. Temple and Harrison E. Bowie prepared the January term list to convene January 14 with Justice Herbert T. Powers presiding. Powers, aged 70, may retire before his 71st birthday. Gov. Sewall likely to appoint a successor from Aroostook County. Traverse jurors include residents from Bath to Woolwich and Bowdoinham, with occupations ranging from housewives to farmers and clerks.
Miss Helen F. Dunn acting director outlines Maine pediatric conferences and cardiac clinics for youths up to 21. She notes new clinics for the blind with Bath hosting a regional session. Reports on obstetrical work funded by Federal programs near Waterville. Next meeting set for March 11 on The School Health Program.
Parker head Miss Barbara Mank and Miss Sandra Mank visited church school Sunday. John D. Libby attended the governor's inauguration in Augusta and lunched at the Blaine Mansion. Frances Shepherd of Brunswick is hospitalized with appendicitis. School reopened after vacation with 21 enrollments. A public Christmas party was postponed due to a chicken pox outbreak. Personal items include names: Ora Hallett and family, the Lowells, Harringtons, the Cushing and Blaisdell families, and others visiting town or returning home for holidays. Master Charles Savage unable to return to Perkins Institute due to chicken pox.
Miss Ruth A. Murphy of Morse High is named Good Citizenship winner by the Col. Dummer Sewall chapter of the D A R She excels in dramatics basketball and commercial studies and will be named at a state meeting in March for a trip to Washington April.
More than 60 attended Roland Smith post American Legion gathering with guest speakers Col Edward J Quinn Portland national executive committeeman Paul Julien Waterville department commander of Maine and J C Thomas Damariscotta membership chair for Lincoln Sagadahoc region. An oyster stew supper preceded the event.
The Junior Hospital League met Monday evening at 22 Andrews Road chaired by Mrs. E M Fuller Jr. A New Year ball raised 294 45 for Memorial hospital. Mrs Theodore A Earl was elected to membership. Fourteen members attended. Next gathering January 21 at Mrs. Howard C Bates 1071 Washington Street.
Walter P. Black announced a renewed two week enrollment window for the Associated Hospital Service of Maine in Bath. The plan covers hospital care with 21 days per year, no medical exam, and monthly fees of 85 cents for individuals, 1.50 for couples, or 2 dollars for a family, with access to any general hospital in emergencies.
Twenty two Lincoln county draftees and volunteers are slated to report Monday at 7 30 am to the Selective Service Board in the Old Customs House for induction into the U S Army at Bangor. Volunteers listed include Harold Austin Smith David Wilson Chapman Mervyn H Reynolds Donald F Lowery George Maynard Kuhn Donald F Tibbets and draftees include Frank V Reed Perley M Dunton John E Weed Clarence B Pryor Linwood G Crost John J Murphy Daniel R Sortwell Jr Kenneth Geyer Milton A Giles Jr Ernest D Cole Carroll L Pendexter Johnson K Blakeney Wilfrid Knuck Withee Malcolm E Newcomb Wendall A Genthner with possible replacements Anthony L Petrillo Francis D Granger Regneral Carroll Roger Colby Archie Cunningham Rufus H Caswell Jr.
Miss Ese Crooker, employed in New Canaan Connecticut, has returned to her parents Mr and Mrs Herman Crooker on High Street from Memorial Hospital where she was a patient after a surgical operation. She will spend a fortnight at home before resuming her position.
The Dec 30 note reports an 11 foot tide hindering road passage at Popham Island for a couple hours while mail was ferried by two booted youths. Snow storms caused drifts and a single lane snowplow pass. Community updates cover New Year party results, local visits, Coast Guard activity, illnesses, relocations, school news, and a Mill Pond ski jump with a well-packed run by local lads.
Karl Laird of Boston owned a cottage occupied by Mr and Mrs Clifford Starbird and their son that burned Sunday around noon due to chimney defect. Starbird’s brother and wife Harold and his wife were there. most furniture saved but clothing lost. Bowdoinham fire department could not help much due to poor water supply. no clear insurance.
The Enterprise Grange of Richmond held its annual installation on January 7 with Past Master Clive Marriner leading the ceremony assisted by Mrs. Rieda Hopkins and others. New officers include Chester Foster as Worthy Master and Mina Floyd as interim Executive Committeeman. Twenty one visitors attended from Progressive Grange. total attendance reached 100. An oyster stew supper followed with dancing. The group reported a net gain of 42 members for the year, 43 initiations, average attendance 58, and a healthy treasury. next meeting January 21 will host a union of Progressive Merrymeeting Sagadahoc Oranges.
Mrs Mary Coates Edgett died at 10 p m Monday at her daughter’s Rome New York home while wintering there in poor health She was born October 5 1665 in Chelsea Finland to Wesles and Susan Parlly Coates She married Rev Gilbert E Edgcott April 17 1886 in Moncton New Brunswick and lived in Maine Belfast and Newport before settling in Richmond ten years ago Survived by daughter Mrs Barrows and three sons Roderick of Belmont Massachusetts G Sherman and G Leverett of Providence R
The Exchange Gifts Women’s Division for Christian Service at Wesley church held a Christmas tree and gift exchange Tuesday evening with hostesses Mrs. William H. Davis Mrs. Lilie M. Niles Mrs. George A. Cahill Mrs. Albert E. Whitney and Mrs. Edward V. Coombs A devotional period led by Mrs. Stanley R. Hunter followed The division will conduct an all day Red Cross sewing session Wednesday and its next business meeting is set for February 4.
Divorce libels filed at the January term of Cumberland Superior Court include Annie M. Ferguson versus Bart F. Ferguson of Brunswick and Bath. The libellant seeks alimony and the suit notes the couple married January 27, 1930.
Dr Wilmot B Mitchell of Bowdoin College spoke to Cosmopolitan club members on Mark Twain. He praised Twain as a master of English, noted his democracy and chivalry, and read excerpts from Innocents Abroad. The meeting added four junior members and set plans for February, with committees named.
A group of state dignitaries led by Governor Sumner Sewall will attend the second annual installation of officers of Admiral Charles F. Hughes Ship No. 29 Navy Club of the United States. The event at Rea Men's hall includes remarks by Floyd H. Preble and installation of officers with a social hour afterward.
Miss Mary H Cunningham with Vincent Sweeny of New York returned to Bath after a week in Boston staying at Hotel Statler. On New Year Eve they joined the Latin Quarter club and spent New Year day with Mr and Mrs Peter Carlton of Hyde Park. They also saw the musical comedy Crazy With the Heat.
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