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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1938

Page

4

Luncheon and sale tax include organ society event

The Organ Society of the First Congregational church held its annual luncheon with a menu of lamb, potatoes, vegetables, pies, doughnuts and coffee. Officers co chaired the event, with several women assisting in dining and ticket sales. Proceeds supported the luncheon and later sale of flowers.

Organ Society of the First Congregational Church Alberta Larrabee Edith Day Viola Adams Sue Bailey Sadie Bradford Jennie Lewis Mary M. Marston Frances A. Plumstead Nellie Dowling Fannie Adams Helen Haggett Nina Fowles Laura Carleton Jennie Preble Grace C. Pease

Knox Mausoleum to rise near Montpelier in Thomaston

The bones of Major General Henry Knox will be moved for a third time to a marble and granite mausoleum to be built on a steep Thomaston hillside. The site near Route 1 echoes Knox’s Montpelier home and honors his artillery leadership and wartime achievements. The memorial is sponsored by the Maine Society of the Sons of the American Revolution with support from the National Society and the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Henry Knox Boston Washington United States Thomaston Sons of the American Revolution Maine Society National Society Rockland Montpelier Knox Daughters of the American Revolution Warton and Bowers Cornhill Lucy Boston Grenadier Corps Continental Army Continental Artillery Fort Ticonderoga Crown Point Springfield Springfield Arsenal Dorchester Heights John Andre Benedict Arnold Delaware Trenton Congress Broad George’s River Tarratine

Visiting friends and relatives in town for a short time

Mrs M A Plumstead returned to Birch Point last week after a ten days visit with her daughter Mrs N H. Leon Baker and son Allan of Meathen Mass have been guests of Miss Mary Nute Pleasant street. Miss Susan Wheeler daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Wheeler of Damaris cotta are visiting Mr and Mrs John Blagdon upper Federal street.

Currier Bradford Street Anne Carter Harrison West Hartford Conn G. A. Whittacker C. J. O'Connor Hamilton Ontario F. S. Greenleaf Melrose Mass J. A. Lane Lexington Arthur E. McCormick Albany N. Y F. W. Hall Brookline E. T. Hutchins North New Portland E. Hackerman Cambridge A. A. Brown Princeton N. J Anne G. Warren New York City Lincoln County Republican Committee Court House Barrows Congressman Smith Lincoln County Frank B. Adams Wiscasset Frank Condon Beverly Hills Cal Bath Road Maude Clark Gay Waldoboro Charles E. Cowley Federal Street Alfred Dowling Suffolk Fred Cormier, Jr Barbara Robert Alvin H. Keirstead Main Street John Leavitt Topsham Walter C. Leavitt Leavitt Birch Point Lester Brown Parker South Portland Elden P. Munsey Allan Murray New York Jack Myer Myer Wolfeboro New Hampshire Angie Smith Harry Doyle Seattle Wash Baroness Branca High Street Smith Middle Street Lawrence Hagegett Paul Henderson Hazel Dyer Washington, D. C Henderson Henry Dyer Hooper Street Howard FE. White Chicago Jesse F. White Addie Merry Rosie Dow Alna Road Wills H. Clifford North Edgecomb John Jackson Churchill Street Gertrude Lowell Jamaica Plain Ralph Preble C. A. Peaslee Bath Mary Hobson George M. Bemis Charles Ireland Luther E Sts Herbert Hawes M. A. Plumstead N. H Leon Baker Allan Meathen Mary Nute Pleasant Street Susan Wheeler Richard Wheeler Damariscotta John Blagdon Upper Federal Street

Tomb of Henry Knox Honored with Marble Sarcophagus

A plain black marble sarcophagus seven feet long and four feet high will be placed before a Montpelier replica near the Thomaston railroad station. The Maine marble tomb, resting on granite, honors Major General Henry Knox who died October 25 1806 aged 56, beside a church bell cast by Paul Revere.

Henry Knox Knox New England Thomaston Montpelier Paul Revere England Maine

Army worm raid threatens corn and grain crops in Maine

Dr. John H. Hawkins of the Maine Experiment Station warns farmers near Lamoine to watch for army worms damaging corn oats and other grains and grasses. He notes a newly discovered feeding habit on corn leaves and axe, urges immediate control with calcium arsenate or lead arsenate, and suggests poison bran bait for fodder crops.

Lamoine John H. Hawkins Maine Hawkins

Morin Brick Co wins Colby college brick contract

The Morin Brick Co of Auburn secured a seven year contract to supply Colby College with 30 to 40 million bricks for a new campus. The first allotment exceeds 1 million bricks for the chapel this year. The deal will boost payroll and add about 4 million bricks yearly to a 2.5 million annual output. Bidders came from across New England. Bricks will be a dark red shade.

Morin Brick Co Auburn Colby College New England

Petunia Replaces Pansy at University Gardens

In Austin Texas the UT daily notes spring planting. Students may pick pansies on Tuesday and the pansies will be dug up and petunias planted on Wednesday. Statement attributed to O. J. Herrington, Head Gardener.

Petunia

West Bath Social News Highlights Busy Summer Weekend

A long list of Summer visitors and residents at Bath area cottages and camps is recorded. Families from Cumberland Portland Winterport Winthrop Lynnfield and Mass visit, attend picnics and services at Meadowbrook Brigham's Cove and Sabine. Notable notes include the 10 pound boy born to Mr and Mrs Lannes Fuller and community gatherings at Sabine hall and Quaker Point.

Percy E. Holbrook Holbrook Shore Meadowbrook Charlies Joes Arlene Charles, Jr Herbert Cumberland Edward Thorne Dorothy Edward, Jr Sydney Portland John Grindell Hennessey Brigham's Cove Leslie Leslie M. Bates Lea and David Flora Smith Lynnfield Mass Tibbetts’ Farm Austin Thompson Williamstown Phippsburg Charles Baker, Jr Larrabee’s Grove Carleton Andrews Clarke Memorial Church Woodfords Walter Larrabee Billy Joseph Joseph W. Larrabee E. W. Haggett Byron Steele D. Wylie Lemont Bath Five Islands Hermon Crocker William Dean Sabine Lincoln Williams Fred Williams James Anne Maine General Hospital Lannes Fuller Gardiner Hospital Wilbur Hendrickson Duane Valley Stream Long Island N. Y Larrabee's Grove Bath-Brunswick J. A. Robertson Ida Shattuck Washington, Pa Horley Christopher Robertson Arlington J. Dunlap Albert Nancy Wardell New York City Butler Cottage E. B. Noyes H. A. Owen Fred Oliver Enterprise Farm Winnegance John H. Perkins East Brunswick Walter Gilpin Henry Cotteau Eleanor Camp Cosy John Eade Peabody Edward Mosse George Earl Rich Charles Bates Cottage Thure G. Nelson George Cameron Ruth Traynor Beachmont Sabine Hall Mary Bates Samuel F. Bates Parker Whittam Wollaston Dorothy Gates Gardner Stella Whittam Malcolm Cottage Quaker Point Robert C. van Amringe Boston Samuel N. Blackwood Bethel Rufus W. Lombard Lombard Hallowell Rogers William Glastonbury, Conn L. D. Rogers William Haskins William Sampson Charlotte Colby Cooper's Mills Courtney E. Stover

Dining Out Of Doors Pleasant Variation

The house with either enclosed or open rear porch really comes into its own during the Summer months. For informal luncheons or dinners the porch makes a lovely setting with the background of a garden. Porch furniture either in inexpensive rattan or wrought iron will prove to be more satisfactory than the more expensive upholstered formal furniture.

Istanbul in Three Parts Reflects Old City Division

The article describes Constantinople as three sections with Stamboul and Pera Galata on the European side separated by the Golden Horn, and Scutari on the Asiatic side. Stamboul is the Turkish city proper, Pera Galata European quarters, Saint Sophia’s Mosque noted as the world’s greatest Mohammedan church from the sixth century, praised for beauty despite time.

Istanbul Constantinople Pera- Galata Stamboul Pera-Galata

Snow Classifications and Variants Described by Explorers

The article outlines snow types beyond granular or crystalline, naming columnar and tubular forms. It notes powder snow or sand snow as a less technical category, with explorers reporting it extremely cold and non slippery, making riding impossible. It also mentions firm crusted old snow and red snow colored by dust.

West Bath Gathers Generous Contributions for Hospital Fund

West Bath residents led by Mrs Roscoe P McFadden and community groups like the Farm Bureau and Nightingale club contributed to the Bath Memorial hospital fund. Georgetown residents from Five Islands also assisted with donations, with many listed individual contributors including Mrs. Emery Footer Mrs. Arthur Pratt and others across local organizations and businesses.

Roscoe P. McFadden Bath Memorial Hospital West Bath James B. Lemont Georgetown Five Islands West Herbert Cavanaugh Harold Freeman Danford McDonald Ralph O. Dale West Bath Red Cross C. W. Andrews L. D. Rogers Carolyn Rogers Helen Rogers E. W. Haggett W. H. Sampson J. E. Mayo Nellie Biggins Ralph W. Bragg A. Bremner Walter H. Bowker M. C. Belanger Arthur Brown Bath Fuel Co Clare Coombs W. G. Cahill James Cameron Herbert Caverly William Colleran Columbia Hotel John H. Currier, Jr William Daley Gilley's Charles Gurget Harold Ham E. Marguerite Hennessy Hilltop Market William Hennessy C. F. Harrington Agnes Hennessy D. Edward Hennessy William P. Hill Sarah J. Hitchcock Edward Hawley Howard Coal Co F. W. Jaqua Angelo John Clarence Johnson Royal Johnson Tankersley C. M. Tubbs Marvin Truss Ruth Taylor Trott Brothers Co Alice Winslow Woolworth's Wise Owl Benjamin H. Woodside L. A. Whitten H. B. Wing Minnie White Annie Ware

Sabino residents protest road condition and governance

Sabino property owners and summer residents held an indignation meeting at Sabino hall after the weekly Weenie Roast to protest West Bath town officials over the road to the resort. They blamed recent repairs for worsening danger due to big rocks left uncovered and insufficient binder. A petition to county commissioners was planned to demand safer, passable road conditions and a tax reallocation study to possibly form a distinct Sabino community separate from the town, following Birch Point precedent.

Sabino Sabino Hall West Bath Charles Bates The Sabine Improvement Association Birch Point

Busy Month With National Health and Week Observances

The Washington Post quips about a hectic May packed with many health, music, egg, restaurant, foot health, golf, raisin, maritime, peace, ice cream, straw hat, outdoor cleanliness, goodwill, tennis weeks and the Dionne quints birthday, noting the effort of working three or four days.

Dionne Quints Washington Post

Oil Boom on LSU Campus Sparks Drilling Plans

Oil may soon spout on the Louisiana State University campus after a salt dome near property signals deposits. A producing well was recently brought in nearby and equipment has been set up to drill on campus.

Baton Rouge Louisiana State University

Woolwich Residents Gather For Summer Socials And Visits

Woolwich and nearby Bath area residents are noted in a series of guest visits and family events. Letters report travel to Bowdoinham Yarmouth Portland and Sagadahoc Ferry. A hospital patient in Boston and a birth are noted along with church events and a July 27 supper planned by Woolwich Union for Christian Service.

Benefit Supper For Woolwich Union Service Held

A supper for the benefit of the Woolwich Union for Christian Service will be held Wednesday evening July 27 from 5 30 to eight o clock at Sebenon hall. Menu includes meat loaf mashed potatoes vegetable salad hot rolls pie cake and coffee.

Woolwich Union For Christian Service Sebenon Hall

Bechuanaland Bushmen Hunt Feasts and Moonlit Dancing

Women in the Kalahari Bechuanaland protectorate chase game with men and, after a kill, join a raw meat feast. On full moons the Bushmen dance through the night, painting bodies in barber-pole patterns with jackals tails at ankles. They imitate animals, chant, clap, and occasionally pluck a single wire for music.

Kalahari Bechuanaland Protectorate

Woolwich weighs new four room school building decision

In Woolwich a special adjourned town meeting will decide whether to build a new four room school to replace the existing Ferry and Nequasset schools or expand the Ferry building. Bids for the Ferry addition ran to 2000 after a 1500 appropriation, with Nequasset similarly crowded. A plan to use Federal funds for up to 45 percent of the total cost is under consideration, and over 400 residents attended the recent meeting seeking a remedy for crowded classrooms.

Woolwich Sagadahoc Ferry Nequasset Ferry John H. Carter Samuel P. Buck Board of Selectmen Roland McIntosh PWA Ferry School

Physical Director Addresses Rotarians

Russell H. Rupp, physical director of Webster's Camps in Merrymeeting for girls and Boothbay for boys, spoke at Bath Rotary Club. He spoke on needs of boys and girls and urged parents and Rotarians to cooperate with teachers, emphasizing guidance over criticism. Visiting Rotarians included Arthur W. Thayer, E. J. Harriman, Alonzo Harriman, Randolph Norwood, and William Porter.

Russell H. Rupp Webster's Merry Meeting Boothbay Bath Rupp Arthur W. Thayer Clovina Calif E. J. Harriman Hudson, Mass Alonzo Harriman Lewiston Randolph Norwood Wapakonda Ohio William Porter Boston

Calais Maine draws water from foreign springs

Calais is the only U S city known to obtain its water from a foreign country. The supply comes from a pristine spring and serves at least 12 000 residents with no usage restrictions, highlighting a rare cross border public utility.

Maine Calais United States

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Mr. Knight Charles 8. Sewall John H. Southard Carroll T. Berry Richmond White John F. Jackson Joseph Kennedy Leon G. Flood Archie H. Dodge Sidney G. Evans Alvin W. Keirstead William Elliott C. S. Whiton Frank A. Creamer Washington Street Etta Stimpson Skowhegan Jonathan Cilly Maine News Notes Freeport Penobscot Bangor Penobscot River Orland Board of Assessors A. K. P. Bmall Long Beach Marie Savage Pearl Doughty Yarmouth Laforest Savage Albert Temple Bowdoinham Ella Temple Harriet Halpen Haverhill Maria Savage Warren Pushard Eben Dana Dana Sarah Bagley Wright Julia Lakin Fred Hathorn Richard Stinson John C. Gilmore Frank R. Bailey Clara M. Reed Frank J. Walker Maxine Walker Woman’s Republican Club Jane S. Murphy Inez Wing Maude Paquet South Newcastle Fred Carlton Eugenie Hunnewell Lee Hodgkins George Carlton Boston University Lake Nequasset Town Hall Clifford Richie Chicoppee Carl Longfellow Day's Ferry Ralph Farnham George Farnham Harlan Trott Murphy's Corner Duncan McIntosh Boothbay Harbor Loring Mayberry Winship Reed and _ sons Junior Waldron Alice Corliss Harold Hall Yonkers Orono Edwold Carter Rangeley Lakes Guy Buzzey Sanford Capitol Island Woolwich Center Baptist Church J. E. Rouse Bishop Northfield I. B. Howard Riverside Howard Henry Getchell Philadelphia William J. Downing Carolyn Wing Blanche B. Bunker Los Angeles Harvey P. Hathornt Connecticut Grace Ferry Molton Lawrence Vail Saugus Theodore Beavin Manchester Ida M. Beals Warren Pashard Lower High Street North Woolwich OF Bath America Henry W. Owen, Jr the Times Press Bath, Maine
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