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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1940

Page

4

Will Send Lecturer to Augusta Parley

West Bath grange voted Monday to send lecturer Mrs Dorothy Kenney to Augusta Wednesday and Thursday for the conference. The meeting also approved various personal notes and district actions and lists several local attendees and officers.

Augusta Parley West Bath Grange Dorothy Kenney Augusta Jimes Hinks Joseph W. Larra- Nee Jel Racherd Jo O McMuni Satie Booker Charles Diggey

Hyde Windlass Co Reelects Officers and Directors

Rodnes FE Ro was re elected president and treasurer of Hyde Windlass Co at the summed meeting held Monday morning. Cecil E Pame is fuel president Cicere Wo Merritt clerk secretary. Directors re elected include William S. Shiarey and Edwin R. Andrews.

Rodnes

Fish Storage Guidelines in Refrigeration

Always tightly cover fish to prevent odor transfer. Remove paper wrappings, wipe, and store in a covered dish or tightly rolled waxed paper. Place in the coldest part of the refrigerator. Ensure fish is kept in a sealed container when stored to avoid contamination.

Birthday Party for Philip Burns at Foster's Point West Bath

Philip Burns celebrate 12th birthday with games and a Jack Horner pie at Foster's Point West Bath. Guests include Marilyn Booker Ethel Waterman Allen McAllister William Bailey Jr Frank Donnell Eleanor King Barbara King. Red Cross to meet Tuesday of next week.

Philip Burns Foster's Point Lowell School Jack Horner Marilyn Booker Ethel Waterman Allen McAllister William Bailey, Jr Frank Donnell Eleanor King Barbara King West Bath Rufus W. Lombard Spinney New Meadows Happy Nook Rich's Mountain Randall Merry Monday Night Club Walter Marco Issa Brown Robert Coombs Beulah Merry Harold Ferguson Millicent Merry Frances Williams Marco

Nominating petitions filed for Bath education board seats

Edwin R. Andrews plant superintendent at Hyde Windlass Co aims for a full four year term on the Board of Education while Selwyn H. Towne Jr. Bath Iron Works assistant chief engineer seeks to fill the expired Alden G. Smith seat. Both names appear on the March 4 ballot. Andrews has become a valued board member and Towne is noted for library book recommendations.

Edwin R. Andrews Hyde Windlass Co Board of Education William L. Skelton Selwyn H. Towne, Jr Bath Iron Works Corp Alden G. Smith Andrews Smith Skelton Towne Iron Works Patten Free Library

Grange lecturers hold conference amid new office worries

Maine Grange lecturers met at the annual conference with State Lecturer Hartley M. Stewart of Houston noting one third of lecturers are newly elected each year. National Lecturer James C Farmer of Keene, N H, to speak. session praised for new lecturers though most work remains old. A Wise Owl Girl Scout troop candy sale for Finnish Relief raised 2.77. A son was born last week to Mr and Mrs B L Welch of Bronx N Y. Mrs Welch formerly Miss Mary Dana of Bath.

Stanley Williams Topsham Robert Coombs Eula Carol Robert, Jr Dromore Grange Ernest FE. Williams Betty Rose Carleton Bailey Shirley Whorlt Joanne Boudreau Stanley Rose Charles Huff Phippsburg Ernest E. Williams Lannes Fuller Lance Victor Fuller Elmer Monk Woolwich Union Starley Wharff Joan Boudreau Virginia Harrie Memorial Hospital Harry Snow Maine Hartley M. Stewart Houston James C Farmer Keene N. H Stewart Grange Timothy Ward Wise Owl Bowen Torrey Hallet Mary Morse Dorothy Maass Jane Baker B. L. Welch Bronx, N. Y Welch Mary Danarof Bath

Policeman Receives Beans. Driver Fined for Speeding

Patrolman Foley received beans delivered to his home on Saturday night while the grocer’s driver Andrew Lemoine Jr. was cited for speeding and fined $3 plus $4.95 costs. In separate cases on Washington street, Victor Leask and two others pleaded guilty to speeding with fines and costs. Fortin pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and was fined $100 with costs and appeal to June court. Munsey pleaded guilty to non support, with weekly payments ordered. Several intoxication cases were heard with varying sentences and costs.

John J. Foley Elsinore Avenue Andrew Lemoine, Jr Foley Court Street Joseph McLaughlin Donald Crosby Victor Leask Washington Street McLaughlin Crosby Franklin Morse Joseph Roy Morse Pine Roy Winter Oak Joseph R. Fortin Middle Street Court Gardiner R. Deering Fortin Sagadahoc Superior Court

Republican Meeting Thursday Afternoon in Bath

A Republican committee women meeting is set for Thursday at 2 30 in Bath in the council chamber of the municipal building. Mrs Inez G Wing of Kingfield will advise on building up a proactive organization before the State convention in Portland on April 4.

Bessie E. Dickinson Inez G. Wing Kingfield Republican Organization Wing Bath Sagadahoc

Second Cooking School In Series By Central Maine Power

The second cooking school in a three part series at Central church parish house drew 140 attendees. Mrs. Marjorie H Standish of Augusta led with Miss Marie Turner of Gardiner assisting. next session Jan 30 offers notebook covers and a casserole prize, with recipes from the day including green salad and tuna fish pie.

Central Maine Power Co Central Church Parish House Marjorie H. Standish Augusta Marie Turner Gardiner P. I. Thompson Ava Whitney John C. Dowling Herbert W. McCabe Mattie Toothaker Etta C. Lilly Edith Foster

Sagadahoc Ferry PTA to Meet Friday Evening

Sagadahoc Ferry P T A schedules its regular meeting for Friday night at 7 30 in the school house. Mr and Mrs James A Broom of 817 Middle Street are reported to have passed away Monday in Portland.

Sagadahoc Ferry P. T. A James A. Broom Middle Street Portland

Woolwich Clubs Hold Socials, Meetings Across Town

A busy Woolwich week features Spinning Wheel Christmas Club and Baptist Ladies Aid gatherings at North Woolwich and Nequasset with gifts, meals, music, and birthday celebrations. Good Will Club hosts bridge and whist. Day's Ferry Community Club shares game night. town meeting on school transport ends with no Condon children bused. Community notices include church services, a News In The Air film, 4-H club plans, and member recoveries from injuries.

Spinning Wheel Christmings Club Albert Temple North Woolwich Jordan Wright Glenda Wright Henry Cooper Merle Jameson Gilbert Hathorn Hollis Leeman Pleasant View Ice Co Baptist Ladies Aid E. A. Dolloff Morton Baker Merle H. Jameson Gilbert Hathorne Mary Wright Eben Dana Ralph Rice John Gowdey Harold Roberts Nequasset Elmer Mank Middle Road Mank Edward Mank Larrabee's Grove West Bath James Ryan Memorial Hospital Bath Good Will Club Sagadahoc Ferry Nelson R. Rice Loring T. Maybury Lester Knight Roland McIntosh Woolwich Red Cross Edward V. Reed Earl L. Ryan Charles T. Browne J. M. Gowdey Wilson I. Bailey Harold R. Shaw Ossian Dodge Arthur I. Williams Maurice T. Hathorne Percy C. Bailey James F. Dunton Amy P. Cromwell William T. Wright George E. Wright Carrie E. Hathorne Clara E. Head Wilbur Howe Duncan McIntosh Isaac B. Howard Charlotte L. Buck George B. Farnham Harry E. Fitch Fred L. Rice Reed Ralph Haley John P. Carey Day's Ferry Sagadahoc Perry William Downing Priday Nequasset Congregational Church Men's Forum Rich Day Elster Dolloff Dolloff Isaphene Evelyn Roberts Goudy Rose Baker Eleanor Jameson Elizabeth Hathorn Master Everett Edna Dana Edna Rice Samuel Hathorn Nelson Rice Mr. Murphy Mabel Jack Harry A. Walters Lawrence Putnam

Local social and hospital guest notices from Bath area

Mrs. Mary Wright returns home after a few days as a guest of her sister Mrs Moses Kennerson at 7 Palmer street Bath. Mrs Charlie Cromwell of Westport visits her daughter Mrs Stewart McEachern. Farnham Rice re enters employment at Bath Iron Works. Lloyd Goodell entered Togus Veterans Hospital on Monday for treatment.

Samuel Hathorn Gilbert Hathorne Everett Waterville Merle Jameson Portland Albert Hathorne Mary Wright Moses Kennerson Palmer Street Bath Charles Cromwell Westport Stewart McEachern North Woolwich Clara M. Reed Alice King David G. Reed Frank J. Walker Charlie Cromwell Farnham Rice Bath Iron Works Lloyd Goodell Veterans Hospital Togus

Dresden Farmer Charles G Hall Dies Suddenly

Charles G Hall of Dresden died peacefully at home from a heart ailment. Born November 11 1867 in Dresden, he was a farmer and lifelong resident. He was a Mason and leaves Maude Pearl his widow, two sons Dr Charles Hall of South Paris and Pred C Hall of Dresden, a half-brother John McFaden, and two grandchildren.

Charles G. Hall Dresden Capt George Mary Goodwin Hall Hall Masons Maude Pearl Charles Hall South Paris Pred C. Hall John McFaden

Winnegance Auxiliary Hosting Thursday Afternoon Event

Mrs. Herbert Spinney hosted the Winnegance Auxiliary at 52 High Street with prizes awarded to Mrs. Frank Perry and Mrs. Edwin Small. A donation toward the infantile paralysis drive was approved. The Squaw club met that evening with prizes to Parker O Rogers and others. Mrs. Harold Miller is ill at home. Mrs. Gertrude Flaherty hosted Jolly Luckies. Mrs. Alice Blair to entertain next Monday at 1353 Washington Street.

Herbert Spinney High Street Winnegance Community Club Frank Perry Edwin Small Parker O. Rogers Walter Morse Orman Coggeshall Frank Perow J. Eugene Haggett George Eaton Winfield W. Morse Charles E. Hewitt Squaw Club Herbert Morse Ivan Trueworthy Sherman Morse Winfield W Morse Robert P. Manson

Gas fumes ignite car fire near Hyde Windlass plant

Thomas H. Trainor of Bowdoin, formerly Bath, an oiler at Hyde Windlass Co., narrowly escaped injury when gasoline fumes exploded after he struck a match to start his car on Federal Street. A nearby upholstery in the front seat burned and the car top was damaged, with two chemical tanks from Engine 4 containing the blaze. Trainor had primed the motor with gasoline and placed the container in front of the auto where fumes built up. Also noted is a weekend visit by several relatives returning home from Kittery and Auburn to their grandparents on upper Washington Street.

Thomas H. Trainor Bowdoin Bath Hyde Windlass Co Federal Street

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