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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1940

Page

4

Society and clubs headlined by Sumner Sewall banquet

Mrs Sumner Sewall past president of Cosmopolitan Garden Club was guest of honor at the President's banquet in the Augusta House linked to the Maine Federation of Women's Clubs 16th annual midwinter conference. Attended by 185 members with 11 of 13 districts represented.

Sumner Sewall Cosmopolitan Garden Club Augusta House Maine Federation of Women's Clubs

Municipal Court Approves Fines in Four Cases

Four defendants appeared before Judge Gardiner R. Deering in municipal court. William Curtis of Brunswick pleaded guilty to operating a vehicle without a license and without adequate brakes. the first charge was on file and the second carried a $10 fine plus $4.95 costs. Waller Gallant of Bath was fined $5 plus $4.95 costs for driving without a license on the main highway. One Bath resident facing intoxication charges damaged four windows and required stitches. he paid $5 plus $6.35 costs. The other intoxication case involved a man picked up at a dance, fined $6 plus $6.35 costs, with a loaded revolver belt not charged due to lack of concession.

Gardiner R. Deering William Curtis Spring Street Brunswick Ellery FB. Doyle Curtis m Water Street Waller Gallant Floral Street West Bath Herbert Marriner Topsham Gallant Bath

Eleven Divorces Granted by Sagadahoc Court

The January term of Sagadahoc Superior Court adjourned with Justice Herbert T. Powers signing 11 divorce decrees for cruel and abusive treatment and three for utter desertion. Decrees granted to Georgia H. Carlton from Henry C. Carlton with child custody to the libellant and other pairs including Grace Pye from Ernest E. Pye with custody to the libellant.

Sagadahoc Herbert T. Powers Georgia H. Carlton West Bath Henry C. Carlton Arrowsic Grace Pye Philadelphia Ernest E. Pye Phippsburg Madge B. Staples Charles M. Staples Bath Bernice J, Harford Union Ralph W. Harford Lois F. Staples Winthrop R. Staples Topsham Phyllis D. Collins William A. Collins Georgetown Phyllis C. Drake Rose H. Haines Frazier J. Haines Ann R. Walker James G. Walker, Jr Thomaston Ann R. West

Bath Hi-Y Club Holds Monday Meeting at YMCA

Members present at the Bath Hi-Y meeting at the Y M C A included Robert Wagner James E MacDonald Thomas Morse Russell Gasser Addison Burbank Larry Wold Dayui MacDonald Julian Pomerleau and Norman Pelley Others were unable to attend Lewis H May spoke about planning a monthly program with activities to develop mind spirit and body The group suggested rifle archery skating trips camping hunts sports and social events The next Hi-Y gathering is scheduled for Monday evening at YEO.

Robert Wagner James E. MacDonald Thomas Morse Russell Gasser Addison Burbank Larry Wold Dayui MacDonald Julian Pomerleau Norman Pelley Lewis H. May Young Men’s Department Mr. May

Twelve Year Old 7 Crime Does Not Pay

A 12 year old North End boy confessed to cashing seven forged checks totaling 51.75 as a brief crime spree from Jan 2 to Jan 24. He was arraigned for violation of probation and faces an indeterminate sentence at the State School for Boys in South Portland.

Northend State School For Boys South Portland Joseph A. McLaughlin Harold J. Rubin Marshal McLaughlin North End Bath Brunswick Freeport Yarmouth Nursday Harry L. Porter McLaughlin First National Bank of Bath J. H. Hill J.J. Newberry James F. Senders

Safe Auto Driving Course Checks Up On Pilot

Superintendent John Parker and Principal Horace Herrick visited Rockland to observe the driving course run for three years under Henry L. Thompson of Woolwich, a State Police member, as the plan gains city adoption. The Boston Post editorial praised state police led instruction in Maine high schools, noting Morse High Bath and Rockland pupils benefit from the program and that police teaching driving safety is a key responsibility.

John Parker Horace P. Herrick Morse High School Rockland Henry L. Thompson Woolwich Boston Post Maine Bath

Hyde Windlass Meeting Sees Optimism For Year

Hyde Wind lass Co held its annual meeting Monday morning with prospects for a strong business year. About 450 employees work there. Rodney E. Ross was reelected president and treasurer Cecil E. Paine became vice president. George W. joined by William S. Shorey and Edwin R. Andrews were re elected directors. Miss Miriam White of Bliss Business college Lewiston returned home after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Walter White of Spring street over the weekend.

Hyde Windlass Co Rodney E. Ross Cecil E. Paine George W William S. Shorey Edwin R. Andrews Miriam White Bliss Business College Lewiston Walter White Spring Street

Leeman Leads 77 Selectees to Fort Devens Trip

Arthur J. Leeman, a Bath volunteer, supervised 77 selectees on their journey from Bangor to Fort Devens. He notes a 55 minute outfit process at the warehouse and a four hour Portland layover before transfer to Devens. Most Maine men returned home, with a brief Bath presence at Devens.

Arthur J. Leeman Bath Sagadahoc Fort Devens Fort Levett Portland Harbor C. A Leeman Maine Central Railroad Co Bangor Portland The Independent C. H. Roberts Devens Maine Battery A A. J. Leeman 240Th C. A

Rifle and Archery Club Organized for Bath Youth

At the Bath YMCA on Thursday evening a Junior Y Rifle club was organized for local youth. Committee members include Judge Gardiner R. Deering Almon L. Goss H Kenneth Smith Robert A. Gallagher and Armand Petit with guidance from Bath Rifle and Pistol Association. The club will adopt Junior National Rifle Association regulations, store ammunition at the Y range and loan equipment to members as needed. Funds start at one dollar and donations fund future rifles and archery gear.

Louis H. May Norman Seekins James Knight Richard Curtis Russell Snell Gardiner R. Deering Almon L. Goss H. Kenneth Smith Robert A. Gallagher Armand Petit Bath Rifle and Pistol Association Y Rifle Club May Junior National Rifle Association Bath Grain Co Trott Bros. Grain Co Montana Henry Rice Messrs Seekins Knight

Blake and House Marriage Returns Filed in City Clerk Office

Walter R. Blake of 18 Wesley street and Edith A. House of this city were married Saturday at nine in Winter Street parsonage 890 Washington street. Rev. Joseph O. Purdue performed the single ring ceremony with attendants Mr. and Mrs. Harry Cline and Ralph F. Blake. The groom is son of Mrs. Harry Cline and the late Merrill L. Blake. The bride is daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Israel Cox.

Walter RL Blake Wesley Street Charlotte Blake Bath Merrill ©. Blake Edith A. House Wesles Street Tsrace Cox Walter R. Blake John W. Gilmore Winter Street Washington Street Joseph O. Purdue Harry Cline Ralph F. Blake Merrill L. Blake Israel Cox

Rideout Funeral for Isaac H. Rideout Held Sunday

The funeral of Isaac H. Rideout a noted landscape gardener occurred Sunday at two in the Arthur F Mayo funeral residence officiated by Dr David L Wilson. Bearers were Arthur and Henry Rideout Alfred and Joseph Proctor. Burial followed at Oak Grove.

Isaac H. Rideout Arthur F. Mayo David L. Wilson Arthur Henry Rideout Alfred Joseph Proctor Oak Grove

Bath Girl Scout dance planned at Hotel Sedgwick

Bath officials report a finance committee voted to hold a dance at Hotel Sedgwick on Friday night February 14 with tickets available from council members. The Bath Salvation Auxiliary donated fifty dollars to the American Legion post mortgage last week after the New Year tree event. A quiz contest and crabmeat rolls followed by games and coffee were part of the program.

Milton C. Trott High Street Bath Girl Scout Council Sedgwick Roland Smith American Legion

Transfers of Real Estate in Saga dahoc Registry

Real estate transfers over two weeks show 24 recorded in Saga dahoc registry of deeds with eight in Bath and five in Woolwich. The list names numerous buyers and sellers including Bath properties on J Ellery, Rus sell, Bedford, Academy, Milar, Oak, Getchell streets, Thorn Island, and others across Bath, Bowdoinham, Georgetown, Topsham, West Bath, Woolwich, Richmond, and surrounding areas.

Sagadahoc Bath Woolwich Adelaide Bowdoinham Clara E. Temple Saydie B. Foster Georgetown Samuel Mereen Jennie B. Harrington Melvin S. Williams Walter Powers Richmond Laura H. Williams Florence Anderson Erva Cooper Bennett Wilbur Cooper Hattie Ring Willis L. Blair

Pilgrim Fellowship Hears Talk on Greeks

Theodore Gregory spoke at the Pilgrim Fellowship in Winter Street church on the Greek Orthodox church its antiquity and mother church status John of Patmos founded earliest church. he outlined service saints priesthood and informality Fellowship voted to attend Christian Endeavor in Portland next Sunday a bus will leave from Winter street A refreshment committee was appointed for the February 9 meeting at Central church

Pilgrim Fellowship Winter Street Theodore Gregory John of Patmos Fellowship Christian Endeavor Portland Central Church

Miss Dorothy Thebeau Visits Her Father in New York

Miss Dorothy Thebeau attends a business school in New York and is visiting her father, L Eugene Thebeau, during a regional trip.

Dorothy Thebeau New York L. Eugene Thebeau

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