Philanthropist Thomas Plant funds Bath Old Folks Home
The Independent highlights Bath native Thomas G Plant and his gift ending in a modern Old Folks Home. Captain Samuel R Percy leads the home with a board of trustees, praised for humane administration. The piece also covers Maine aviation and road policy debates, a push for a special legislative session to repeal the Automobile Title law, and notes rising defense planning with Alaska fortifications and Philippine upgrades. Primary nomination papers flood in as candidates seek early filing before April.
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The
Independent
Thomas G. Plant
Bath
Mr. Plant
America
Sunset Trail
Samuel R. Percy
Plant
Little Wanderers Home Topic At Cosmopolitan Club
Mrs Grace Frost executive secretary for the New England Home for Little Wanderers spoke to the Cosmopolitan club describing the work of the charity. She noted emphasis on emotional control and placement challenges, with cases from Maine and efforts to fill gaps when institutions fail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Frost
Waterville
New England
Little Wanderers
Cosmopolitan Club
Elizabeth Deering
Frost
Maine
Harold W. Delong
Rupert M. Irvine
Miriam W. Kimball
Lily S. Pray
William W. Dennison
Helen E. Hartwell
Edwin H. P. Lowell
Dennison
Minnie A. White
Roscoe P. McFadden
Alice F. Johnson
Martha Shaffer
Memorial Hospital
Carl Y. Kennedy
John Parker
Morris 8. Povich
Frederick N. Sanborn
E. Everett Pierce
Miss Cunningham Returns From New York Dance Study
Miss Mary H. Cunningham, teacher at the Modern School of Dancing, returns from New York where she studied Congo and tap with Carlos Studio and Bill Pillick. Classes reopen Saturday after Christmas. A Christmas party and tree featured Linwood Snowdon as Santa with young pupils performing tap and ballet. A grand march opened the formal dance, Boomps-a-Daisy highlight, with ice cream and cookies served. Miss Cunningham and accompanist Myrna M. Avery thank the pupils for gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary H. Cunningham
Modern School of Dancing
New York
Carlos Studio
Bill Pillick
Congo
Radio City
Miss Cunningham
Linwood Snowdon
Marilyn Temple
Merline Jameson
Catherine Frates
Anita Bagdikian
Theresa Tardif
Ruth Voltz
Clair Martin
Nancy Flint
Beatrice Payne
Pauline Ouellette
Nancy Sewall
Marion Getchell
Beverly Curran
Marguerite Rines
Natalie Hagan
Beatrice Avery
Allison Davis
Barbara Green
Audrey Durant
Bruce Burden
Beverly Linnell
Cunningham
Myrna M. Avery
Woolwich Grange Meeting Sparks 1940 Program Plans
Two discussions enlivened Woolwich Grange meeting with ideas on home improvements and lecturer topics for 1940. After business and program, cake and coffee, readings and games were shared, including poems by Mrs. Spaulding and Mrs. Weston, a Christmas theme, prizes, and songs. Mrs. Lester Owen of Newark returned after a two week visit.
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Grange
Woolwich Grange
Jessie Spaulding
John Sutter
Edith Weston
Rose Hathorne
Louise Smith
the Grange
Lester Owen
Newark
N. J
Boyd Langdon Bailey Opens Maine Law Practice
Boyd Langdon Bailey, admitted to practice by Justice Guy H. Sturgis, opened general law offices in Bath in the Bath Trust Co. building. A Princeton and Harvard Law School graduate, he specializes in federal and estate taxes, practiced in New York for eight years, and has ties to St. Mark's-in-the-Bouwerie and various professional groups. He resides in Maine since 1939 and awaits wife Dr. Virginia Clay Hamilton to join him after completing research in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd Langdon Bailey
Guy H. Sturgis
Maine Supreme Court
Portland
Carroll S. Chaplin
Bath Trust Co
Mr. Bailey
Princeton University
Harvard Law School
Edward Warren Law Club
Law School
University of Kentucky
Lexington
New York
Humes, Buck, Smith & Stowell
Broadway
Bailey
Bar Association of the
City of New York
Princeton Club of
New York County Republican Committee
Maine
The
Grange
Harpswell
Virginia Clay Hamilton
South Harpswell
Brunswick
Bath
Free Will Workers Elect Officers At Annual Meeting
Free Will Workers re elected all officers at the annual meeting held in the small vestry last Wednesday. The group reported quilting efforts, church repairs and purchases, and several payments including insurance and janitorial costs. A New Year’s gathering featured a supper, a tree, gift exchanges, and a tribute to president Mrs. Harold S. Walker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold S. Walker
John H. Hunt
Warren H. McIntire
Bernice F. Achorn
Robert C. Mitchell
James W. Gillespie
Edward M. Robbins
William P. Hatch
Transfers of Real Estate in Several Towns
Real estate market soft over holidays with transfers listed in Bath Bowdoinham Georgetown Phippsburg and Topsham. Nellie L Whitney transfers to Mildred L Robins ey land in North Bath. Wesley E Shaw to Jamie M Shaw on High Street. Winnie McCrater to Chester E Mc Crater land and buildings. Ernest H Stewart to Benjamin B Douglass land and buildings. Mattie C McMahan to Stacy C Saunders land. Stanley E Wallace to Truman J King et al land. Arthur Menard to Leonce Thibeault land and buildings. Wilbur E Cox to Fannie M Cox land and buildings. M Gertrude Allard to Seward W Orrs et al land and buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Nellie L. Whitney
Mildred L. Robinsey
Wesley E. Shaw
Jamie M. Shaw
High Street
Winnie McCrater
Chester E. McCrater
Bowdoinham
Ernest H. Stewart
Benjamin B Douglass
Georgetown
Mattie C. McMahan
Stacy C. Saunders
Phippsburg
Stanley E. Wallace
Truman J King
Topsham Arthur Menard
Leonce Thibeault
Wilbur E. Cox
Fannie M. Cox
M. Gertrude Allard
Seward W. Orrs
Genesta chapter elects officers at annual meeting
Genesta chapter No 73 OES elected Mrs Clifford B Smith matron and Harold E Cutting patron at Fridays annual meeting in the Masonic temple. Also chosen were Mrs Carl H Pinson associate matron, Carl H Pinson associate patron, Mrs Luther S Thompson secretary, Mrs Winfred M Hagan treasurer, Mrs Philip A Roberts conductress, Mrs Justus H Miller associate conductress, Mrs Charles Nelson finance committee member for three years. Installation set for Jan 19 with Mrs Smith, Mr Cutting, and Mr and Mrs Pinson in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genesta
O.es
Clifford B. Smith
Masonic Temple
Harold E. Cutting
Carl H. Pinson
Luther S Thompson
Winfred M. Hagan
Philip A. Roberts
Justus H. Miller
Charles Nelson
Dike P. T. A. Sets Public Card Party in North End
At its regular meeting in Dike school last Wednesday the Dike P. T. A. voted to hold a public card party in the North End Community Club on January 11 with Mrs. W. Percy Marks as chairman. Plans to raise funds were discussed. The meeting was open to the public. 27 members attended, six new. The next meeting is January 16 at the school.
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Dike P. T. A
North End Communitys Club
W. Percy Marks
Dike
Engagement announced for Madeline Henderson and Harry King Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Henderson of Winter street announce the engagement of their daughter Madeline to Harry King Jr son of Harry King and Mrs Mary King Bath and Auburn. Harry King Jr works at Bath Iron Works Corp. No wedding date yet set.
New England Marines Trumpeted as Naval Pioneers of Revolution
Records show early New England marines served aboard war ships during the American Revolution. Congress authorized two battalions of marines on November 10 1775 and Massachusetts built a naval force with officers sailors and marines for several vessels. Col John Glover from Marblehead helped drive sea service for these troops later known as Amphibious Regiment.
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New England
Marine Corps
Continental Congress
Philadelphia
Massachusetts
Bay State
Falcon
Bedford
Hannah
Beverly
Congress
Washington
John Glover
Marblehead
Winter Street Ladies Aid Luncheon Held
Winter Street Ladies Aid served luncheon to 60 at a Friday meeting with meat loaf, mashed potatoes, squash, hot biscuits, baked Indian pudding, cookies, and coffee. Afterward Emma Walker read A Few Bars in the Key of G. music by Marguerite Beardsley. Next meeting set for Friday at 2 30 with hostesses Hodgkins Low Peterson Hawley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur C. Lemont
Wallace L. Atwood
Fred E. Foote
Addison F. Pendleton
Charles Baker
Clifford B. Wilband
Edgar D. Leavitt
William Potter
Winter Street
Charles W. Walsh, Jr
Fred K. Sturtevant
Lucy G. Rogers
Emma E. Walker
Clifton Carlisle Osborne
Marguerite L. Beardsley
Elmer D. Hodgkins
Charles C. Low
Harry
Chimney Fire Struck Wooded Home on High Street
Fire department was alerted from box 26 for a chimney fire in a wooden dwelling at High Street and Western Avenue. Engine 4 and a ladder crew fought the blaze. snow on the roof helped limit damage. Chimney cleaned. all clear by 11 50 after engines stood by.
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High Street
Western Avenue
Frates
Sacred Heart Circle Card Party At Sedgwick Hotel
Sacred Heart Circle of Daughters of I. O. E. held a Friday card party in the Sedgwick Hotel. Winners included Mrs John H Grindell first in contract for women, William M Adams first in contract for men, Mrs Alice Weston and James E McLaughlin first in auction, with Mrs Eva McElman high in whist. Door prize went to Mrs Theresa Dutton. Thirty tables plus refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Grindell
William M. Adams
Alice Weston
James E. McLaughlin
Eva McElman
Hotel Sedgwick
Welfare Committee
Sacred Heart Circle
D. of I
Hamilton Webb
Vivian Kronstrand
Eva Henderson
Michael Reardon
Joseph Lone
Albert G. Lesier
Mary McElman
Theresa Dutton
Sedgwick
Letter Carriers Auxiliary social and meeting update
Mrs Harold E Hodgkins hosted the Auxiliary to the National Association Carriers gathering at 1291 Washington Street with a seven oclock supper and a New Years joke tree The next meeting is planned for February 7 at 25 Getchell Street Mrs Frank S Wakefield Mrs James E McLaughlin Miss Velma S Cornish Mrs Jo er and Mrs Dwinall E Cornish attended Randall Cooke of Boston returned after visiting Bath for several days with his father Charles Cooke of Middle Street who had died and was mourned by his mother
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Harold E. Hodgkins
National Association
Washington Street
Cyril B. Varney
Getchell Street
Frank S. Wakefield
James E. McLaughlin
Velma S. Cornish
Jo’ Er
Dwinall E ‘Cornish
Randall Cooke
Boston
Bath
Charles Cooke
Middle Street
Campaign to Aid Finland Relief Organized in Sagadahoc
The Finish Relief Campaign in Sagadahoc County is chaired by Alderman Donald N Small with Clarence C Stetson of Bangor as national chairman Walter G Davis of Portland district head and Mrs Arthur Sewall of Bath as vice chairwoman The drive opens Sunday with sermons but no fund raising drive is formal and all contributions are voluntary Coin boxes are placed in stores and donors may send checks to Bath Finnish Relief Fund or Finnish Relief Fund Inc Miss Marcia Moulton county treasurer Bath Savings Institution Campaign runs all next week with emphasis on liberal giving. local organizers cover Bowdoinham Richmond and Topsham and several committee members join Small.
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Clarence C. Stetson
Bangor
Walter G. Davis
Portland
Arthur Sewall
Bath
Sagadahoc County
Donald N. Small
Finland
Bath Finnish Relief Fund
Finnish Relief Fund, Inc
Marcia Moulton
Bath Savings Institution
Small
N. Gratz Jackson
Miriam W. Kimball
John Parker
Charles T. Small, Jr
Allan Spear
J. A. Purington
Bowdoinham
Alice M. Oddy
Richmond
Mary W MacKinnon
Topsham
Bath Men Organize Navy Club Friday
Nine Bath naval veterans formed the Navy Club at C. W. Rogers Inc and elected Floyd H. Preble as commandant. Officers include John Hynes Sr, Gardiner R. Rogers Jr, Leroy Hutchins, and Francis McDonald. About 23 locals signed for the club with possible name memorial to Admiral Charles F. Hughes. The charter remains open until 60 signatures. The Bath group will be recognized as Maine’s Flagship unit.
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Navy Club
Bath
Maine
C. W. Rogers, Inc
Floyd H. Preble
John Hynes
Gardiner R. Rogers
Leroy Hutchins
Francis McDonald
Charles F. Hughes
Us.n
Navy
Naval Reserves
Naval Aviation
Marine Corps
Coast Guard
Bath Club
Bold Cleared of Drunken Driving in Municipal Court
Elliott C. Bold of the city was found not guilty after police could not positively identify him as the driver of a car involved in a drunken driving case on Center Street. The incident occurred late Saturday night December 30 as Night Captain Pennell and Patrolman Clark testified they were not close enough to confirm the operator.
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Elliott C. Bold
Gardiner R. Deering
Bold
Center Street
Joseph D. Pennell
Byron E. Clark
Edward W. Bridgham
Joseph L. Fortin
Middle Street
Bath Iron Works Corp
Fortin
Washington Street
Center
Percy W. Kingsbury
Donald Crosby
Merritt Scott
Sagadahoc Students at University of Maine Take Seats
Bath residents lead Sagadahoc county with seventeen students enrolled at the University of Maine, part of 333 Maine communities represented. The campus reports 1627 Maine students overall, up from 1466 last year from 306 towns. Sagadahoc lists Arro 4, Richmond 1, Monmouth 2, Topsham 2, and Woolwich 1 among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
University of Maine
James A. Gannett
Maine
University
Sagadahoc
Arro
Riehwsic
Mond
Topsham
Woolwich
Bath's Prowl Car Pays for Itself
Ward assignments and local officials listed accompany a report on Bath's patrol vehicle program. The column notes Alfred A. Parks Jr and Charles E. Parks Jr among ward representatives while the Drakes of Washington Street are mentioned returning home after a stay in Boston.
Early excise tax speeds up plates issuance
Levi Flynt of the State Highway Police will be at the municipal auditorium January 22 23 and 24 to issue registration plates. City Treasurer Young urges paying the excise tax in advance for prompt service as forms are intricate this year. A tax receipt allows rapid issuance of plates and temporary certificates with a $1 title fee, with permanent certificates mailed later.
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Levi Flynt
State Highway Police
Treas
Flynt
City Treas. Young
Central Ladies Aid Joke Tree Party Brightens Parish House
The Central church Ladies aid held its annual joke tree party in the parish house with large attendance. Miss Margaret R. Foote presided over a short business session, gifts distributed amid mirth, and refreshments served by Mrs. Lewis Sanborn and Mrs. Levi Stewart. An all day session and chicken pie dinner are planned next Friday with husbands invited.
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The
Ladies Aid of
Central Church
Margaret R. Foote
Lewis Sanborn
Levi Stewart
N. Gr
Junior League clears 270 at annual New Year ball
Miss Barbara Ross reported the Junior Hospital League cleared 270 at its annual New Year’s ball. The meeting was at Mrs. Frank A. Givin’s home on Andrews Road. A committee to study a Memorial hospital gift was appointed. Members include Mrs. Howard C. Bates. Non resident member Mrs. John Freete invited the group to meet January 16 at the Lord home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Ross
Junior Hospital League
Frank A. Givin
Andrews Road
Givin
Janette W. Smith
Donald N. Small
Harry L. Day
Memorial Hospital
Howard C. Bates
John Freete
League
John A. Lord
Pear Street
Worumbo Stockholders to Meet January 12
Worumbo Manufacturing Co stockholders are called to a special meeting at the Community House in Lisbon Falls on Friday January 12 at 2 p.m. to discuss a Reconstruction Finance Corp loan not to exceed 850000 and to act on related matters and other business as allowed by law. Walter A Gutman Oliver Moses 2nd and Walter E Plummer are named in proxies. none are directors or officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worumbo Manufacturing Co
Lisbon Falls
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
William L. Skelton
Bath Trust Co
Walter A. Gutman
Oliver Moses 2Nd
Bath
Walter E. Plummer
Research Class Elects New Officers At Annual Meeting
Corliss Street church research class elected Mrs Anna Allen as president with Maud Clark as vice president Minnie Tyler as teacher Jennie Curtis as assistant teacher Lizzie French as secretary Emma Daley as treasurer Frances Burden as floral committee chair. An all day session included a covered dish dinner and a Christmas tree exchange. Next meeting set for February 7 at the parsonage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corliss
Street Church
Anna Allen
Maud Clark
Minnie Tyler
Jennie Curtis
Lizzie French
Emma Daley
Frances Burden
Rose Cooper
Burden
French
Mamie Worrey
Winnie Mudge
Gertrude Hutchins
Allen
Hattie Blaisdell
Effie Parish
Daley
Cora Small
Taylor
Clark
Annie Sylvester
Martha Cutting
Curtis
Cooper
Winter carnival plans for Bath Girl Scouts discussed
Mrs Wilmer I Voorhees hosted Bath Girl Scout Council at 42 Bedford Street to plan a Winter carnival. Camp committee members Miss Sewall and Gillies will coordinate with Leaders' Association. Next meeting set for February 7 at the commissioner's home with several leaders in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmer I. Voorhees
Bath Girl Scout Council
Bedford Street
Edward Sewall
Arthur Sewall
James A. Gillies, Jr
Leaders’ Association
R. Clinton McFadden
Bowen Torrey
David S. Cogan
Alfred E. Carpenter
Milton C. Trott
Leonard F. Wetherbee
Genesta Sewing Circle nominates officers at Masonic Temple
Genesta Sewing Circle in the O E S held its officer nominations last Wednesday in the Masonic Temple. Named were Mrs. Thom as Aikenhead president, Mrs. Ralph K. Hall vice president, Mrs. Paul G. Badikian secretary and treasurer, and Miss Annie E. Cox retiring vice president who received a birthday cake and cards from Mrs. Henry G. Shaf. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Carl H. Pinson and Mrs. Philip A. Roberts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genesta Sewing Circle
Masonic Temple
Thomas Aikenhead
Ralph K. Hall
Paul G. Bagdikian
Annie E. Cox
Henry G. Shaf
Weekly Crossword Puzzle Distributed by King Features Syndicate
A standard weekly crossword puzzle distributed by King Features Syndicate. The item previews the syndicated puzzle content for newspapers, inviting solvers to tackle clues and fill-in-the-grid.
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King Features Syndicate, Inc
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Pront Street
Bath, Maine
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Pres
Barry O, Webber
Maine Automobile Association
Labor Organization of
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Maine Good Roads Association
Republican Party
Barrows
United States
Japan
War Department
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Philippines
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Cosmo Club
Metropolis
Woolwich Grangers
Dike P. T. A. Meeting
Winter Street Ladies Aid
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Alfred A. Parks, Jr
Charles E. Parks, Jr
Shepard
Frederick E. Drake
Bos
Central Ladies Aid
Worumbo
Girl Scout Council
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