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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1938

Page

3

Local Community Event Highlights Include Social, Ice Harvest, and Notables

Sunday activities drew attendees from Bath Woolwich Gardiner Dresden and Damariscotta as 150 enjoyed a dinner with a turkey menu hosted by volunteers. The 82nd St Philips Woman's Auxiliary elected officers and a Christmas Health Seal drive in Wiscasset raised 53.65 toward a 50 quota. Ice harvest updates show 12 inch and 16 inch blocks stored. meetings at Moatsweag Farm Bureau and Friends of the Fire Society discussed governance and a Navy talk by Admiral W P Robert.

Bath Woolwich Gardiner Dresden Damariscotta Town Fannie Adams Nellie Munsey Viola Adams Hattie Mosher Sue Bailey Louise Blagdon Katherine Farnham Olive Dow Mabel Bryant Vinnie Quinnam Hope Blagdon Harvey R. Pease Wiscasset Bradford-Sortwell-Wright Post A. L Organ Society First Congregational Church Pease Ann Jackson Josse Johnson Alna Jesse F. White Joseph H. Smith Roy L. Dow Ellsworth Holbrook Moatsweag Farm Bureau Henry Weston Dorothy Sullivan Portland Elmer R. Higgins Irvin Littlefield M. A. Plumstead Federal Street Walter Willey Waterville Roy R. Marston Main Street Helen Quinnam William Elliot The Fire Society Webber’s Tavern Mr. Elliot Charles E. Knight Charles S. Sewall W. Starling Burgess Washington Roosevelt W. P. Robert Admiral Robert Alna Road Harold German Earle Henry North Ferrisburg

Community notes from Bath area and surrounding towns

Social greetings and visits as Mrs. Hamel hosts in Portland with Dow and Dowling families visiting Champion Alberta. Engagement announced for Isabelle House to Silas Merry Jr. Damariscotta, Bath Iron Works welder, and Pemaquid DAR chapter meetings feature Franklin anecdotes and National Defense program. Local fires, hospital stays, and club activities at Cozy Corner, Stover hip injury, and neighborhood visits across Bath, Wiscasset, Boothbay Harbor, Waldoboro, and Head Tide.

Robert Hamel Portland Boston Main Street George Bemis Federal Street Malcolm Stanley Somes Sherrill Foster Perkins Stoneham Mass Isabelle Blanche House Arthur W. House Damariscotta Silas Lee Merry, Jr Lee Merry Waterstreet Wiscasset Miss House Lincoln Academy Memorial Hospital Merry Wiscasset Academy Bath Iron Works Pemaquid Woman's Club Rooms Inez Ayer Head Tide Lydia Morse Waldoboro Laura Hodgdon East Boothbay Huldah Pennayer Boothbay Harbor Grace C. Pease Ariel Carl Wilhelm Kern C. C. Morrison Benjamin Franklin Amy Jewett Franklin Pennoyer Louise Maxwell Julia Reed Ina A. Smith National Defense Fannie O. Perkins Samuel Stover Bath William B. Lewis Bath Memorial Hospital Harley Colby Lowell Town Sol Holbrook Levi Steward Frank H. Gray Water Street Nate Rines Churchill Street Geraldine Eleanor McPhee William G. McPhee Fort Hill Street Carl Warren Robinson Carl L. Robinson Andrew W. Wilband Creamer Webber's Tavern Horace W. Day Stanley W Dodge Byron Adams Hall Lewis Llewellyn Rines Hooper Street Julia B. Lewis Marcia Stinson Elmer Pushard Livermore Falls Joseph Covor 6Th Wednessy Etta Merry Geatrice Cowley Harold Lewgitt Raymond Farnham Fknny Welch Auntie Miche Roy L. Dow Garry Dow Elwell Stimpson Skowhegan

Annual installation of officers at Alvah Young Temple PS

The Bruns wick event will be held Tuesday evening with Nora Dwyer district deputy as installing officer. She is assisted by Crystal Naugler and Iola Lombard. Refreshments are arranged by Wilson and Iola Laumbard.

Alvah Young Temple, PS Brunswick Nora Dwyer Crystal Naugler Iola Lombard Wilson Iola Laumbard

Mrs Woodman Sees Mocking Birds Visit Her Elm Street Home

Mrs H H Woodman of 41 Elm street Auburn reports three mocking birds visited her bird feeding station Sunday afternoon. The birds approached the window tray without fear and lingered for some time, she said.

H. H. Woodman Elm Street Auburn

Oliver Family Tops Bath Directory Listings

The Crowley & Lunt City Directory shows the Oliver family leading Bath with 72 names, followed by Browns and Smiths at 69 each. The Wallaces of Phippsburg register 76 in their town and 28 in Bath, while other prominent clans include Wilsons 61 Kings 58 Morses 49 and Rogers 48.

Oliver Bath Browns Smiths Crowley & Lunt Wallaces Phippsburg Arrowsie Georgetown West Bath Woolwich Wilsons Kings Morses Rogers MacDonalds Robinson Lewis MacDonald McDonald Coombs Hart Perry Miller Allen Pinkham Arsenault Small Wright Mitchell Thompson Higgins Pinkhams Reeds Rose Lawrences

Young Chinese girl speaks at Fireside Club meeting

Miss Irene Lee of Bates College addressed 46 attendees at the Winter Street Fireside Club. She urged understanding of China and urged against enmity toward Japanese people while opposing a boycott of Japanese goods. Doris Henderson led the meeting and refreshments followed.

Winter Street Irene Lee Bates College China Miss Lee Japan Doris Henderson Jane W. Stevens

City League Chiefs Meet Monday Night

The Y M C A City League held its regular monthly meeting Monday evening. Each of the four teams must sell 100 tickets. Rupe Lewis became the first to sell ten. The contest runs to February 1 with Charles F MacDonald Jr presiding in Has Kell’s absence. Treasurer E A Jewett noted a small treasury balance. Richard Haskell was certified as a Player on the B I W Office team. Attendees included John M Conley Jr Ronald Smith John Greene William Greene Harold Avery Albert Douglas Harold Harrington Alfred Parks Edward J Mc Mann and William C Perkins.

Rupe Lewis B. I. W. Reds Charles F MacDonald, Jr Robert H. Haskell E. A. Jewett Treasury Richard Haskell John M. Conley, Jr Ronald Smith John Greene William Greene Harold Avery Albert Douglas Harold Harrington Alfred Parks Edward J. McMann William C. Perkins

Grace Church Parish Supper Election Notes and Thanks

The Grace Church parish held its meeting with Harry L. Day and other vestry members listed. Ruth Field was re elected assistant treasurer and committees chosen for finance and music as the Diocese increased the General Missions apportionment. the parish agreed to $500 for diocesan and general apportionments and left salary and delegate decisions to wardens and vestry. Members praised include Olm for flowers and the Woman's Auxiliary St Mary's Guild Men's club waitresses and helpers.

Harry L. Day W. Dayton Hill Daniel Williams Edward Sewall R. H. Baxter Harry B. Briggs BE. Everett Pierce Edward W. Bridgham Ruth Field Rupert H Baxter Henry C. Wright W. Dayton Hilk George D. Field Edwin H. P. Lowell Mr. Olm Woman's Auxiliary St. Mary's Guild Ord

Maine fish data aids shoppers with product facts

The Maine Development Commission compiles notes on sea scallops Cape scallops smelts and more to guide housewives in buying. It cites counts and weights for lobsters oysters clams crabs and fish cuts with shrinkage estimates for haddock cod and flounders.

Maine Maine Development Commission

Wells Fargo film tribute opens at Opera House

The Wells Fargo story film Wells Fargo opens Monday at the Opera House with Joel Mogrea Frances Dee and Bob Burns. The picture follows the Wells Fargo Express era from Sutter's Mill gold to postwar expansion, highlighting the pioneers and dangers faced by expressmen. Bob Burns shifts to a straight role as an Indian scout alongside a large cast and director Frank Lloyd based on Stuart N Lake history.

America Empire Wells Fargo Joel Mogrea Frances Dee Bob Burns Opera House Sutter’s Mill Henry Wells William Fargo Railway Express Agency McCrea Miss Dee Paramount Pictures California Wells Fargo & Company San Francisco Pony Express Wells Fargo Stages Lloyd Nolan Henry O'Neill Mary Nash Ralph Morgan John Mack Brown Porter Hall Jack Clark Clarence Kolb Robert Cummings Frank Lloyd Stuart N. Lake

Corliss Street Young People Elect Officers

Officers of the Young People's Society of Corliss Street church were elected at the annual meeting Sunday evening in the Deering room. Ruth Louise Clark was chosen president, Catherine Campbell vice president, Rebecca Smith secretary, and Mrs Isabelle Silas E Plant chairman. Nominating committee members were Julia Paisley and Lillian Starling. A program committee for February and late January was named with Silas Plant as chairman.

Young People’s Society of Corliss Street Church Deering Room Ruth Louise Clark Catherine H. Campbell Rebecca Smith Isabelle Silas E. Plant Julia A. Paisley Lillian Starling Clark Silas E. Plant Marjorie Achorn L. Estelle McCabe

West Bath Red Cross honors Mrs. Rogers for two decades of service

The West Bath branch of the Bath chapter of the American Red Cross awarded Mrs. Kellyn D. Rogers a Pepperell sheet and pillow case set at a Jan 12 meeting in Bath. The group, organized 20 years ago, has operated without officers and reported 46 members in the recent roll call. The event included members from West Bath East Brunswick Bath Hardings Woolwich and nearby towns with plans for a Feb 2 meeting to avoid clashing with Sagadahoc Pomona grange.

Kellyn D. Rogers West Bath Bath American Red Cross Upper High Street Melvin L. Comeau Harry E. Peterson William H. Powers Brunswick Road Fred W. Larrabee Rogers J. Everett Mayo Carleton W. Andrews Charles H. Andrews William H. Holland Walter G. Marco Courtney E. Stover Joyce Lincoln Williams East Brunswick Weston L. Bonney Herbert S. Cavanaugh Joseph N. Day Harold E. Freeman Herbert Simpson Herbert Paul Scott R. Ward Hardings Morton S. Baker Woolwich Henry L. Adams Hermon W. Crocker Charles B. Doyle Charles Scott M. Golder Edward B. Hamblett Charles T. Henderson David S. Henderson Lula P. Herbert Elmer D. Hodgkins Fred B. Kittridge Harry S. Wallace William H. White Clifford B. Wilband Sagadahoc Pomona Grange Red Cross Hamblett Pratt Street Campbell's Pond William Brown Edward B. Sprague Topsham Larrabee's Grove Ernest E. Rose Hazel Heath Gilbert Heath Bangor Rosedale John Kenney Lewiston Armory Hugo F. Sandelin Henry Trufant’s Crossing Road Augusta State Grange Alfred Allen Brunswick Llewellyn D. Rogers

Ramona Council Officers Installed at Red Men’s Hall

Ramona council No. 27 D of P installed officers before a large gathering in Red Men’s hall. Mrs. Pearl Barter, deputy, raised the officers with assistance from Mrs. Mildred Avery. Florence Robinson began her 16th term as keeper of wampum. The year's officers include Alice Rideout prophetess and Annie Wilson Pocahontas among others. installation supper followed, with a cold ham menu.

Ramona Council D. of P Red Men's Hall Pearl Barter Pocahontas Mildred D. Avery Wampum the Great Council Alice Rideout Annie Wilson Florence N. Robinson Mary Pratt Bath Eva Sanford Wenonah

Mrs Weymouth Named Gardiner Board Chairman

Mrs. Fred P. Weymouth of Central Street is appointed chairman of the Gardiner Board of Registration by Gov. Lewis O. Barrows. She succeeds Frank A. Monroe who completed his four year term December 1. Monroe served 13 years on the board under Brann after a Democratic affiliation. Weymouth, a Republican, has been active in city politics and served as tax collector under Mayor Lamb.

Fred P. Weymouth Central Street Gardiner Board of Registration Lewis O. Barrows Frank A. Monroe Monroe Louis J. Brann Weymouth B. E. Lamb

Cavanaugh Surprised With Grange Gift at Meeting

Herbert S. Cavanaugh, grange treasurer, received a fountain pen and end table magazine rack from 69 attendees including 12 visitors, honoring 15 years of service and work on lawn parties and committees. The program featured tableaux, readings, and a discussion on favorite family dishes.

Herbert S. Cavanaugh West Bath Grange Cavanaugh Charles Genthner Barbara B. Freeman Herbert Simpson Simpson The Hugo F. Sandelin Robert Snow Edgar D. Leavitt Robert Waterman Barbara Walsh Eddie Field Brunswick Field Lincoln Williams Phyllis M. Sandelin Maine Edward B. Hamblett Alice Blue Charles W. Walsh Edward Jenks

Woolwich Grange Installs Officers in Ceremonial Meeting

Charles M. White of Augusta installed Woolwich Grange No. 68 officers with 60 attendees. Elmer A. Davis assisted, newly installed Capital Grange master. Mrs. Davis also installed as Ceres. Guests from West Bath grange observed, new regalia showcased over supper menu of chop suey and scalloped potatoes.

Charles M. White Augusta Maine State Grange Woolwich Grange White Elmer A. Davis Capital Grange Davis Ceres Alton Smith Chester Leeman Etta Lilly John H. Carter Fred T. Hathorne Pomona William Bradford Herbert Lilly Jessie Spaulding Cora May Pearson Carter

Mrs Berry Injured in Skating Accident at Nequasset Lake

Mrs Sumner O Berry 22 York Street suffered a fracture of the right leg Sunday afternoon at Nequasset Lake during an outing with her husband a Bath Box Co employee. She was skating toward shore when a skate caught snow threw her to the ice and fractured the leg above the ankle. She was taken to Bath Memorial Hospital by Dr Paul G Badikian and his children were among local visitors at the lake. Also mentioned is a Bangor Historical Society gift from Harriet M Burr estate a gold locket with a miniature of Benjamin Andrews Burr. Defenders gave a benefit one act play and an operetta Sunday at Lewiston Bates Street School Hall for SS Peter and Paul church fund.

Sumner O. Berry York Street Nequasset Lake Bath Box Co Bangor Historical Society Harriet M. Burr Miss Burr Benjamin Andrews Burr Bangor Mr. Burr SS. Peter and Paul Bates Street Lewiston Sandy Percival Mary Wright Addison Rice Harpswell Earl Rice Bath Ernest Rice William Gott Richmond John Card Rice John Savage Ralph Rice Mary Dana Barbara Highland Street Eben Dana Florence Temple Marilyn Hayden Bowdoinham Carrie Hathorne Deering Street Lillie Kennerson Palmer Street John C. Rice T. H. Fernald Waldoboro Bath Memorial Hospital Montsweag Woolwich Center Arthur Williams Montsweag Road Valentine Alex St. Pierre Donald Brunswick Earl L. Ryan Hyde Windlass Co Harriett Potter Ralph Covel Sherwood Baker Bath Iron Works John Soule Nequasset Day's Ferry

Woolwich Notices and Church Schedule Show Local Life

Woolwich residents host visits for funerals and family events. Church services at Montsweag and Woolwich Center shift to alternate Sundays with Sunday schools. Day's Ferry hosts a beano party. Day's Ferry, Nequasset and Sagadahoc Ferry conduct Christian Services on Sunday.

Resolutions of Sympathy For John C Rice Of Laurel Grove Cemetery

The Laurel Grove Cemetery Association mourns the death of John C Rice a longtime member and spokesman on burials and unmarked graves. The association expresses heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family and will publish copies in the Bath Independent. Mrs Flora A Hathorn and Albert Hathorn sign the resolutions.

John C. Rice Center Baptist Church Bath Flora A. Hathorn Albert Hathorn

Card of Thanks for Bereavement

Card of thanks from Mr and Mrs Ralph Rice Farnham Rice Woolwich Me for aid sympathy and floral tributes during their recent bereavement dated January 18 1938.

Ralph Rice Farnham Rice Woolwich, Me

Pot-Hole Baths Found In Yosemite Linked To Nuchus Indians

Remnant basins or pits in Yosemite are identified as potential bathing tubs used by the Nuchus people long ago, suggesting ancient water-use practices near the canyon.

Yosemite

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Edward Clarence Plummer Henry W. Owen, Jr the Times Co Front Street Bath, Me Telephone City League Chiefs Grace Church Bath Opera House Corliss Street Red Men’s Hall Woolwich Grange Berry Lake Nequasset God Laurel Grove Cemetery Association
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