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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1934
Page
5
In Richmond the Lions and Daughters of Union Veterans held installations with officers and a candlelight program. Schools and clubs reported activities, including a Basketball doubleheader where Bliss College defeated Richmond High 28 21 for girls and 40 15 for boys.
The will of Stephen Decatur who died in Kittery on January 6 was filed for probate at the January term court. Executors Storer G Decatur of New York and Amia Decatur of Philadelphia estimate the estate at 60000 dollars. A third child Stephen Decatur Jr of Kittery is agent in Maine for the executors and the estate is left in equal shares to the three children.
An old advertisement urges readers to ask their druggist for NN-VITA HERB & IRON TONIC A System Cleanser Purifier. It promises aid to digestion and a dull price of 1.25 dollars. The copy mentions Ian Medicine Co. of Stonington Maine and includes promotional build up lines and free descriptive recube.
Georgetown residents figure in Bath visits and school routines as Grace Hovey resumes Morse high studies and Everett L. Trafton’s funeral prompts attendance. Town hall repairs under C W A advance with an expansion planned, while bridge forms and out of town workers mark ongoing projects.
Archibald M. Main Jr. was elected captain of the Hebron Academy swimming team. A two year dash standout, he has been popular and active in school life, serving as class president last year and Phi Delta Alpha officer this year. He also stars in intramural athletics and played reserve football as fullback this past fall. Main is the son of Archibald M. Main of Bath Iron Works Corp.
At the annual meeting in Lisbon Falls Thursday evening Pioneer chapter O E S reports were read and officers for the coming year were elected. Iverne Crosman and Herbert E Bowman were named Worthy Patron and Patron. Elizabeth Card and Royal Matthews as associate matron and patron. Nellie Pattee as secretary. Ina Doughty as treasurer. Frances Pelley and Iona Proctor as conductress and associate conductress. Abbie Crosman to finance committee for three years. Installation set for Jan 25 as a private affair. Officers served a chicken pie supper after the meeting. several visitors attended.
Special prices listed for fine overcoats at 16.50 and fine suits at 22.50. Wool pants 5.00 and 4.00, extra heavy all wool sweaters 1.98, wool coat sweaters, 2.95, overalls 1.00, and a full line of union made workwear. Endicott shoes 2.95 and work shoes 1.95. Gold Seal and Ball Band items included.
Variety of rubbers and boots priced from 85c to 3.95 plus boys clothing including leather top rubbers at 2.95, boys knickers 79c to 1.50, zip jackets 2.45 and wool sweaters up to 1.95. Offers highlight value across footwear and outerwear.
Richmond man Joseph W. Randlette announces candidacy for the Republican nomination in Saga dahoc County. He is a longtime Richmond official and community leader, serving as water works superintendent and holding roles on the town board, school committee, and chamber of commerce.
Roscoe G. Bailey of Bath announces his Republican bid for Sagadahoc county commissioner and starts circulating primary papers. A Bath Board of Assessors member, former secretary and chairman, he has served in the common council and on the Republican city committee. He backed Bath Brunswick highway changes to the King Turnpike and will campaign on municipal and county spending cuts.
Sagadahoc County commissioners visited Arrowsic and Georgetown to lay out the proposed road to the new Back River bridge. Work begins Monday with foundation molds and abutments for the six month project. The road will improve access to Five Islands by removing two hills and a dangerous reverse curve.
Grange of Five Islands installed officers led by County Deputy Harry Rackley and Mrs. Rackley. Key posts filled include Overseer William Berry, Lecturer Mrs. Orissa Carr, Steward Cleveland Rowe, and Secretary Fred Carr. Past master Vernon E. Gray received a jewel, and refreshments followed.
Rural mail carrier Charles L. Cromwell rests in Bath City hospital as friends wish him a speedy recovery. Granville Jewett visited Woolwich last week while Dr. DePerri from Wiscasset attended Solomon F. Higgins on the island. Ernest and Mrs. Anderson plan a chopping bee Tuesday. Edwin Cromwell and others visited Bath. Fred Greenleaf reported a calf killed. Dana Rines of Wis casset Grain Co. will keep visiting Saturdays. Lawrence Colby saw Dr. DePerri in Wiscasset last week. James and Robert Greenleaf visited Bath Saturday. Alfred Cromwell conducted business in Wiscasset Wednesday.
Promoter Nick Mihalos warns the Friday night Cyclone Sawyer Junior title bout at Arch Street Arena may be a near sellout. With 100 ringside tickets sold and 50 more added last week, 300 bleacher seats and 100 left, the box office expects full attendance and standing room only.
Myrtle lodge in Odd Fellows hall held a meeting Friday night to arrange Jan 26 activities for Mrs. Alice Peterson of Portland and Mrs. Zella Dearborn of Weeks Mills. Two eee applications were received, a supper will precede lodge work, Lizzie B. C. Chaney oversees the supper, Zeuleika Kingsbury and Annie Lemont assist, Fannie Clark manages the dining room, and an invitation was extended to Merry Meeting lodge of Brunswick for Jan 19 to view the work. New Year gifts were exchanged with Annie Johnson, Lucelia Blake, and Annie Lemont handling. The session followed a sewing circle, 20 attended the box supper, and Marion King presided at the lodge business.
City hospital trustees, meeting Friday afternoon at the hospital, approved a private fire alarm box and a fire escape on the Nurses' home. The annual corporators meeting is scheduled for next Saturday in the municipal building, followed by the trustees' annual meeting.
The World Wide Guild of the First Baptist Church met Friday evening at the parsonage with Rev. and Mrs. Sims and Miss M Helen Sims. Devotions were led by Miss Stover and Miss Hall. A Christmas party followed with gifts from the tree and games.
Mu Carmel Chapter No 51 O E S of Richmond held its annual election Thursday evening after a well attended meeting and covered dish supper. Elected officers include Marjorie Shepard worthy matron Leon Shepard worthy patron Inez Hinckley associate patron Thomas Borjesson conductress Margaret Duren secretary Mary Shaw treasurer Elizabeth Joy. A public installation is set for January 25 with Norman Trafton Gar diner installing.
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