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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1936

Page

4

Farm Bureau project leaders named in Montsweag and West Bath

Montsweag leaders include W L Bailey chairman and J Carter clubs project leader with roles for E A Dolloff in Agricultural Economics and others in crops dairy forestry orchard poultry and more West Bath Weston Bonney chairs with J W Larrabee in agricultural economy Fred Rose crops Hugo Sandelin dairy Loring Smail melon? orchard Frank Frénch poultry Mid Year exams at Cony High School start Tuesday with curtailed sessions and attendance limited to pupils needing exams.

Montsweag West Bath Charles L. Eastman W. L. Bailey E. A. Dolloff John Carter Maurice Hathorne William Wright Sam Hathorne Frank Bailey Alton Berry Weston Bonney J. W. Larrabee Fred Rose Hugo Sandelin Loring Smail Frank Frénch Cony High School

Damrosch Family Subject Of A Paper At Sturtevant Salon

Mrs. Fred K. Sturtevant hosted Les Camarades Musicaux at 332 Washington street with 18 guests despite a storm. The program began with a paper on The Damrosch Family by Mrs. Carleton L. Rice and featured ensembles and solos by members including Mrs. Sturtevant, Mrs. Cary, Mr. Ramsay, Mr. Smith, and Mrs. Albee, with piano by Miss Melcher and others.

Fred K. Sturtevant Arthur C. Lemont Washington Street Damrosch Carleton L. Rice Malloy Sturtevant Cary Ramsay Smith

Seek to Apprehend Man Who Broke Jail

Bath authorities pursue Atwill Getchell and Frank Cole after a jail break. Getchell, a 35 year old Winslow fugitive, aided by Cole, stole a Ford roadster and a Chevrolet from the Falmouth Foreside area. Photos dispersed to New England police as investigations link the pair to multiple thefts and a January Sagadahoc court matter.

Atwill Getchell Winslow Bath Frank Cole Walter L. Whitney Getchell New England Sagadahoc Atlanta Thomaston Marshall Whitney Cole Virginia B. Rogers North Bath Falmouth

Pythian Sisters Install Officers in Lowell Temple

Officers of Lowell temple No. 31 Pythian Sisters were installed at Pythian hall. Gertrude Stewart served as installing officer and was named mistress of finance for 18 years. Mary S Curtis became mistress of records and correspondence after about 13 years in that role. Other officers named include Louise Munro Edith Miller Nellie Dunning Sadie Garcelon Emily Williams Ida Beal Florence Robinson and gift presented to Stewart by Curtis.

Lowell Temple Pythian Sisters Pythian Hall Gertrude Stewart Stewart Mary S Curtis Abbie Morris Annie Williams Louise Munro Edith Miller Nellie Dunning Sadie Garcelon Emily Williams Curtis Ida Beal Florence Robinson

Address Postponed for Alden G. Smith Talk

Storm delays push back Alden G. Smith address to Feb 2 at the Young People's Fellowship. Parish House meeting attendees discussed Vocations. Next talk by William A. O. Gross of Bowdoin College will cover Labrador island research funded by John D. Rockefeller. Edwin R. Andrews and wife left for New York City for the Motor Boat Show.

Alden G. Smith Young People’s Fellowship William A. O. Gross Bowdoin College Labrador John D. Rockefeller Edwin R. Andrews High Street New York City Andrews

Perfect Attendance Noted At West Bath School

Two pupils Richard Brown and Robert Waterman achieved perfect attendance for 172 days at the Lowell school where John F. Larrabee teaches. The day included West Bath grange events with Carver's orchestra, a minstrel show, and a dance committee chaired by Edward Jenks, Leon M. Genthner, and Mrs. Fernando T. Hutchins.

Lowell School John F. Larrabee Richard Brown Robert Waterman Fred S. Brown Fletcher West Bath Grange Carver Topsham The Grange Edward Jenks Ralph W. Kenney West Bath Bath Grange Hall Emily Larrabee Phyllis Sandelin Tops Ham Walter W. Larrabee Larrabee Herbert Simpson Brunswick Road New Meadows Inn Thompson's Kenneth L. Patterson Everett S. Stackpole Topsham Grammar School Bowdoinham Club Topsham Club Hortense Welch

Bowdoin Social Notes Highlight Local Transfers

The Ladies aid met with Mrs. Grant Woods amid bad weather attendance was six. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Jasper welcomed a new son at their home last week. Miss Cora McAfee moved to Portland for work. Mrs. Linwood Skelton returned after tonsil removal surgery. Mrs. Ernest Carr and Mrs. Theresa Carr visited Brunswick Tuesday. Miss Angie Purinton visited from Lisbon Falls for the weekend. Ernest Carr works at the fibreboard mill in Lisbon Falls. Miss Mary McAfee of Gardiner visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert McAfee, for the weekend. Fred Douglass cut ice for H. K. Adams and Ernest Carr. Mrs. Maude Kendall returned home after weeks in Yarmouth. Myron Douglass visited Lewiston Saturday.

Wiscasset Academy Hallowell High School Hallowell Wiscasset Red Men's Hallowell Boys South Bristol Josephine Plumstead Portland M. A. Plumstead Birch Point Minnie Y. Bemis Mary Hobson Federal Street C. A. Richards S. D. Varney William L. Flye Flye Grace L. Knight Carolyn S. Varney Clarence A. Richards Raymond Sherman Horace Day A. H. Applin Brunswick S. G. Evans Lawrence B. Haggett Marie Burnheimer Waldoboro Lincoln Academy Virginia Pease Water Street Judson Soule Montsweag Grange Hall Soule White Elephant Club William B. Lewis William G. Hubbard Washington Street Miss Cook Augusta Miss Nelder Depositors’ Trust Co Joseph P. Tucker Josephine Merrill Dickinson Lincoln Merrill Anna Soule Frank H. Hutchins George A. Nute Somerville Mass Greenlawn Cemetery Charles S. Weer The Organ Society Congregational Vestry Harvey R. Pease Stanley W. Dodge Frank H. Gray Dorcas Club Charles S. Sowder John F. Jackson Elsie Bailey Verna Southard Woman's Club Grant Woods Woods Donald Jasper Cora McAfee Linwood Skelton Ernest Carr Theresa Carr Angie Purinton Lisbon Falls Mary McAfee Gardiner Robert McAfee Fred Douglass H. K. Adams Maude Kendall Yarmouth Myron Douglass Lewiston

New England Reports Drop in Auto Fatalities in 1935

Motor vehicle commissioners data tabulated by The Aetna Casualty and Surety Co. show an 8.47 percent decrease in automobile fatalities across the New England states in 1935 versus 1934. Three states still recorded higher fatalities according to the accompanying table.

Motor Vehicle Commissioners New England Aetha Casualty and Surety Co

Traverse jurors discharged in Sagadahoc civil case settlement reached

The January term traverse jury in Sagadahoc Superior Court was discharged by Justice George L. Emery after a private settlement in the civil suit of Joseph Clancy of Fort Fairfield, heir of John Clancy, versus Steeves Foodland Market and Carlton Perry. The case involved damages of $3,000 and no figure was announced. John P. Carey Jr. represented the plaintiff and Edward W. Bridgham appeared for the defendants.

Traverse Sagadahoc George L. Emery Joseph Clancy Fort Fairfield John Clancy Steeves Foodland Market Carlton Perry Steeves’ Market John P. Carey, Jr Edward W. Bridgham Portland

West Bath Grange Holds Weekly Meeting Plans Minstrel Show Next

A West Bath grange meeting drew 74 attendees led by Mrs A Bernard Henderson. Highlights included solos by Howard M Steen a tap dance and a reading plus a post program dance. Edward Jenks announced a minstrel show by the youth for next week.

West Bath Grange Grange Hall A. Bernard Henderson Edward Jenks Leon Genthner Fernando Hutchins Edgar D. Leavitt Colby College Howard M. Steen

West Bath Farm Bureau Holds All Day Meeting on Cleaners

West Bath Farm Bureau met Thursday in the Grange Hall for a session on Household Cleaners led by home demonstration agent Miss Hortense Welch. Sixteen members attended, with demonstrations in the afternoon. The next meeting is planned for February 13 on Raising and Preserving Food at Home.

West Bath Elmer Sidelinger Walter W. Smith Earle C. Donnell Fred J. Rose Ernest E. Rose Hazel Heath Loring D. Small

Carpenter Charles A Rogers enters Sagadahoc Sheriff race

Charles A Rogers, 42 High Street Bath announces his candidacy for the Republican sheriff nomination in Sagadahoc County. A Bath resident since age eight, he says June 15 votes will decide his first political bid, with no party ties or prior office holding.

Sagadahoc County Charles A. Rogers High Street Rogers Bath Phippsburg Albert Henderson

Democrats Plan March Municipal Caucus to Nominate Mayor

The Democratic city committee met in the common council chamber and set Wednesday, February 12, at 7 30 p.m. for a general caucus in the municipal auditorium. A mayoral candidate will be nominated and complete tickets for all wards, including aldermen and councilmen, will be chosen. H Martin Powers presided. The meeting covered the campaign outlook at length. Mr and Mrs Edgar L Wentworth of South Lebanon marked their 52nd wedding anniversary Tuesday. They were married in Cambridge, Mass on January 15, 1884 by Rev Brunton of the Universalist church.

Democratic City Committee Common Council H. Martin Powers Edgar L. Wentworth South Lebanon York County Mrs. Wentworth Cambridge Mass Mr. Brunton Universalist Church

Woolwich Club Studies Mexico in January Session

The Woolwich Book Club met at Bonnie Brae with Mrs. Wilson Wright and discussed Mexico. Readers presented works on Latin American backgrounds Lupita That Other America and an article on Medicine and Christianity. A traveling library aids study and February topics include Other South American Countries and U S Neutrality.

Mrs Carroll Watson Hosts Contract Club Luncheon

Mrs Carroll Watson entertained her contract club Monday with a luncheon at her Washington street home, following their regular meeting.

Carroll Watson Washington Street

Mrs. Rachel Gilmore Celebrates 92nd Birthday at Woolwich

Woolwich resident Mrs. Rachel Gilmore observed her 92nd birthday with an open house at her home. Four children, six grandchildren, three great grandchildren, and friends attended as gifts included potted plants and flowers. She is active in knitting and has long served Woolwich as a school superintendent and member of local organizations.

Rachel Gilmore Woolwich Gilmore Costello P. Hall Adelbert W. Hall Bath John C. Gilmore Woolwec Cyrus Gilmore Crosby Helen (Hinckley) Reed Cyrus Green Street

Woolwich Red Cross Holds Annual Meeting in 1930s

The Woolwich branch of the Bath chapter of the American Red Cross held its annual meeting on Tuesday evening January 14 at the Reed home. Since its October 1934 organization the branch has expanded its relief work, aided many through the winter and brightened Christmas for local children. The group starts the year with 65 members. officers retained include Mrs. Edward B. Reed as chairman and Edward W Reed as treasurer. Junior Red Cross leader Miss Roberta Hathorne was reelected, with an extensive executive committee named.

Garrison Hill Masonic Hall Louise Blagdon Roy R. Marston Harvey R. Pease Stanley W. Dodge Helen R Haggett Lon Jewett Edith Rines Sidney G. Evans G. Wise Laura Evans Amy Jewett Elizabeth Harding Frank H. Gray Fannie Adams Angie Rines Florence M. Sherman Helen R. Haggett Eulela Nation of Officers Olive Branch Dresden Blagdon Wiscasset Fire Society Webber's Tavern John F. Jackson Mr. Jackson William G. Hubbard Charles S. Sewall Charles E. Knight Marjorie K. Lewis Gordon E. Lewis Frank E. Farrin Afton H. Farrin South Bristol Elton K. Basset Congregational Boothbay Harbor Farrin L. J. Boynton Johnson Birch Point Federal Street Nan Arthur Nason Bath Memorial Hospital Bath Street Bath Montsweag Farm Bureau Rose Baker Nequasset Newman Getchell Germany Walter G. Chase High Street Boston Harry Bailey Jean Bailey Charles Norton Leon Grover St. Phillip’s Church Robert E. Merry Woodlawn John E. McKenney Woolwich Book Club Wilson Wright Bonnie Brae Mexico Lois Day Lupita George ‘Wright America Beltran Crocker Winfield Wright Chicago Percy Bailey Herbert Munsey Day's Ferry United States Walter Swank Mabel Jack George Farnham Red Clover Woolwich Nelson Wright Wayne S. Rich Avis Marston Geraldine Rice Patricia Trout Ruth Presley Sarah Reed Dorothy Reed Mila Orr Florence Carlton Good Will Club of Sagadahoc Ferry Harry Fitch Fred Wright Maud Orr Calvin Farnham White Mountains Mt. Pleasant Bridgton Maple Villa Intervale Mt. Washington Woolwich Union For Christian Rvice Day’s Ferry Nequasset Church Messers Clarence Baker John Carter Roy McIntosh Brunswick Rachael Gilmore Damariscotta Edward Williamson Rockforth William Gould John Long Parker’s Head Kenneth Soule Montsweag Grange Hall The American Red Cross Edward V. Reed Edward B. Reed John W. Brown Percy D. Marston Edward W Reed Roberta B. Hathorne Red Cross Clarence E. Baker Carolyn D. Wing Duncan McIntosh Emma Head Ernest Hathorne William T. Wright Charlotte Buck Samuel Buck Walter W. Swank Ossian Dodge Harold Shaw James Dunton Arthur Williams Maurice T. Hat

Chimney Fire In 2 Franklin Street Quelled By Firemen

Neighbors saw a chimney blaze around 10 40 Monday night at 2 Franklin street and alerted Engine 4. Firemen Cloutier Seavey and Albert McLellan battled a hot fire while the family slept. Snow on the roof hampered access. after about an hour the fire was extinguished with no damage reported.

Franklin Street Cloutier Seavey Albert McLellan

Speed on Ice With Wingless Skimming Craft

Franklin Cartwright of the State Controller's department unveils a wingless airplane that skims fast over ice. When snow covers the surface he adds ski runners and continues riding. The craft uses a four cylinder Henderson motorcycle engine air cooled.

Franklin Cartwright State Controller's Department Henderson

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