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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1930

Page

7

Richmond Lions Host Lunch Meeting and Local Notices

The Richmond Lions hosted a lunch at the Richmond hotel with a strong turnout praising the meal. Rev. P. J. Quigg spoke on Opportunity, drawing applause. The Augusta Kennebec Valley Fed Leagues elected Miss Barbara Douglass as seat. other local groups held meetings and reports covered Scouting, O E S installs, and area events.

Richmond Lions Richmond Hotel P. J. Quigg Barbara Douglass Kennebec Lohans Green Street Augusta Richmond Miss Douglass Irving Skelton Clarence Morrill Stanley Griffin Olive Grundy Dorothy Skelton Rosanna Gagnon Elizabeth Haynes Verena James Progressive Orange Mt. Carmel W. M. Williams Shiectmen Topsham William Lewis L. W. Grundy Rev Portsmouth Marine Hospital Frank Preble Boston Frederick Harward Detroit Mich Grand Trunk Western Lines Mr. Harward Williams College Yale University Detroit United Railway City of Society of Colonial Wars Sons of the American Revolution Exchange Club Detroit Boat Club Boothbay Harbor Episcopal Church Club

Hospital notes praise trustees and donors in Bath report

The Bath hospital annual report honors trustees and donors who improved the facility. Renovations include the Rotary club and Davenport rooms, new chairs and Simmons beds, and two new ferneries. Residents and out‑of‑state guests contributed supplies, money, and flowers, with Mayors and civic leaders among patients and beneficiaries.

Hospital Statistics for 1929 1930 Patient Demographics

Report summarizes patients at the hospital on January 1 1930 with 22 total patients including 6 males and 16 females. It covers admissions for 1929 136 medical 315 surgical 75 obstetrical and births 69. Discharges 398 with 217 male 368 female for 585 total discharged and 585 discharged for the year.

Miss Downing

Trustees Announce Committees and Staff at Year Start

At the trustees meeting following the corporation's regular session, committees for the ensuing year were named: Executive Cahill chair, Dunton, Percy, Andrews, Gibbons, Donnell, Sewall. Finance Ross chair, Moses, McCarty. Supply Welch chair, Morse, Watson, Andrews, Crosman. House Morse chair, Sewall, Redion, Kimball, Gibbons. Physicians and surgeons named include Snipe, Lincoln, Barker, Fox for medical. Fuller, Stott, Mullin for surgical. Day and Bailey from Wisconsin for medical. Kershner ophthalmologist aurist laryngologist. Mot ley Fuller and Mullin as entomologists. Warren as pathologist. Resolutions on deaths of Edward B. Smith and Joseph M. Trott adopted, presented by Mayor Cahill with Wetherbee and Barker as other members.

Corporation Charles H. Cahill Arthur J. Dunton Samuel R. Percy J. R. Andrews Mary F. Gibbons Jesse Donnell Harold M. Sewall Rodney E. Ross Oliver Moses Hubert H. McCarty Charles W. Welch John A. Morse Julia A. Watson Harry W. Crosman William D. Sewall J. A. Redion F. H. Kimball Langdon T. Snipe James O. Lincoln Byron F. Barker Horace Fox E. Motley Fuller A. A. Stott Seth S. Mullin D. S. Day B. A. Bailey Wiscasset Warren E. Kershner

Treasurer Low reports 1929 finances and trust funds

Frederic H. Low presents the 1929 treasurer’s report with cash on hand of 36,375 including hospital receipts and state funds. Disbursements total 38,349, and investments include Australian bonds and United Drug Co. notes. Trust funds list Lucinda Bailey, Mary A. Wiggin, Emma D. Sewall, Arthur S. Hyde, Lucy W. Patten.

Frederic H. Low State of Maine Davenport Loysly Westinghouse Electric Co AOS United States Celia E. Lincoln Commonwealth of Australia Sa United Drug Co Shell Union Oil Co Povince of Alberta Trust Lucinda Bailey John Be Vre Mary A. Wiggin Emma D. Sewall Arthur S. Hyde Lucy W. Patten

Five Islands Church Meeting and Local Social Notes

The annual church meeting and officer elections are set for Wednesday evening the 29th at the church. The column lists local residents visiting Bath, Friday events with the Gray couple, Linwood Stevens visiting Robinhood, and various trips to Bath for shopping, dining, or visiting relatives. Ongoing community updates include storm disruptions to a grange meeting and numerous visits among Mrs. Campbell, the Stevens, Rowe, Landry, and other families.

Charles Moore Earland Bath Phyllis Stevens Boothbay Vernon Gray Linwood Stevens Robinhood D. R. Stevens Harry Heald Everett Higgins Georgetown Five Islands Lincoln Campbell Boston Iva Cromwell L. H Rowe Horace Ritiall Vesta Hinckley Orville Rowe Clifford Landry J. G. Stevens Grange I. L. Stevens Gibert Standish Charles Lewis L. H. Rowe Aid George Gray Myrna Campbell Percy Savage Clinton D. Wilson Frank B. Nichols Caldwell Phillips Seth S. Mullin Charles R. Farnham Scott Golder William A. Fogwill Frank French Westbrook Seminary President Johnson Colby College William T. Gardiner Kenneth C. M. Sills Bowdoin College

Morgan and Son Inspect Corsair II Yacht at Bath Iron Works

J Pierpont Morgan and son Junius S Morgan visited Bath to inspect the Corsair II, a yacht nearing completion at Bath Iron Works. The trip followed a previous Corsair I handover to the U S Government, with the pair arriving amid a small blizzard and planning the likely launch in a few weeks.

J. Pierpont Morgan New York Junius S. Morgan Bath Bath Iron Works Corp United States Mr. Morgan Pioneer Mr. Morgan and Son

Potatoes Dramatize Major Commodity at Federal Farm Board

W R Thompson of Caribou Maine reported from Washington that recognizing potatoes as a major farm commodity topped the Federal Farm Board meeting agenda. He noted calls for a nationwide farmer owned marketing system, credit access, and production level adjustments to aid Maine's valued potato crop.

Federal Farm Board Washington W. R. Thompson Caribou Maine Thompson United States

Social Round in Georgetown and Bath Areas

Local residents from West Georgetown to Bath share visits and duties. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. Harold Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Cummings, Roscoe Mains and friends, Ruth Reynolds, and El la Loveitt, among others. Ice cutting, boat plans, and church events anchor a week of community life.

Robert Blackie West Georgetown Harold J. Brown Kennebec Point Walter V. Cummings Edward Wren John Hunt Alonzo Hunt Woolwich William Mains Bath Roscoe Mains Charles Mains Ralph Reynolds Ruth Reynolds Abbie Reynolds E. C. Higgins Thomas Williams Clyde Pinkham South Street Elsie Mains William Farnsworth W. A. Todd Thomas Hagan Five Islands Harry Heald Samuel Haskell F. W. Hovey Anithea Loveitt Ellsworth Loveitt Gorge Smith Sagadahoc Bay Stella Bessie Powers Robinhood Edward Clarey Earle Hagan Fred Gray Elizabeth Cromwell First Baptist Church Hovey Christ

Grace Episcopal Church Celebrates 77th Anniversary

The 77th anniversary of Grace Episcopal church was observed with 10:30 a m services led by Rev. Charles M. Tubbs who noted the parish organized Aug 16 1849 and the 75th anniversary in 1924. Bishop Brewster confirmed candidates and spoke on the dedication gospel as the new church building fund was announced.

Grace Episcopal Church Charles M. Tubbs Frederick Gardiner George Burgess Matthew Mark Luke John Gardiner Benjamin Brewster

Pastor opens series of striking sermons at Elm Street Church

Large morning congregation hears Rev. Kenneth E. Morse defend the divinity of Jesus in the new Why I Believe series. He cites the Sermon on the Mount and martyrdom of Jesus’s followers as proof, with references to Harold Bagby and William James. Next sermon set for next Sunday at 10.20.

Kenneth E. Morse First Baptist Church Elm Street Jesus God Salvation Army Harold Bagby William James

Anthony Rota Head Chef at The Mayflower in Washington DC

The Mayflower hotel in Washington DC employs Anthony Rota as head chef after joining as assistant during the 1925 opening. A master of arts in a world’s ancient profession, he is noted for translating recipes and speaking several languages in the kitchen.

Anthony Rota Washington, D. C Rota

Ninety Cooks Fill Mayflower Staff For Banquet

Ambassadors and visitors are served by a diverse kitchen crew under Anthony Rota. The main kitchen includes twelve ranges with dedicated vegetable, sauce, roasting, and cold sections. A storeroom houses groceries valued at over $10,000 and ingredients are kept in individual ice boxes. Chef Rota’s favored recipes appear in The International Cook Book.

Anthony Rota Sae Ivery Chef Rota

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