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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1939
Page
2
A Bath newspaper editor marks 50 years in the field with a gold inscribed folder and bouquet from colleagues. He recalls 1889 beginnings at Bath Independent, descriptions of Bath’s past era, and gratitude to colleagues, family, and God for health and career. Officials note the Maine strawberry crop outlook for the year.
Weather worn spring hurts harvests with forecasts of lighter blueberry and other berry crops. Cold dry conditions reduce yields, prompting concern for associated farming sectors and local markets.
The Ladies of the G A R opened their 35th annual Maine convention in Bath and elected officers including Natalie Mullholland president Bernice Jackson senior vice president and Nina Christie delegate at large to the National Convention Installations occurred Thursday. A formal memorial service and ritualistic work were conducted and a resolution of thanks to Bath hosts and local groups was adopted for the event.
The Dike School perfect attendance list spans grades one to seven. Names include teachers Jean Danforth Mabel Libby Ella Jacquith Edith Horne Jane Feere Mary Brown Eleanor Danforth Berniece Staples and Ethel Faucher with students Shirley Hamlin Gerald Clough Philip Haskell Dawn Avery Dorothy Bradford John Hayward Reginald Barter Dorothy Holmes Lewis Young Warren Beardsley Walter Elliott Janice Hogan John Wishart Frances Cushing Isabelle Hudson Colin Mitchell Bernard Holmes Russell Bradford Maynard Stevens James Gardenier Paul Bradford Marjorie Cushing Robert Tabor Elizabeth Cushing Helen Kakos Gladys Worrey Chestina Worre y Alma Tait Franklin Howe Nick Poulos.
In grade one at Mitchell, Andrew Ames has not been absent all year while several peers like Mildred Alley and Patty Ames were not absent for the spring term. In grade five, teacher Miss Effie C. Wright notes Arthur Berry and Theresa Trainor with full year absence records, and several others remained present. The report also lists Ralph Hutchins, a doctor from Lakeland County Hospital, visiting his parents at 9 Goddard Street.
The National Women s Relief Corps elected officers for its chapter at the second meeting of the convention week. Blanche Jamieson of Millinocket was named president, Adele Crumble of Bangor senior vice president, Myrtle Stacey of Portland junior vice president, Cora Parker of Berwick treasurer, and Maude Dudley of Presque Isle chaplain. Executive board includes Marion Banks of Saco and others. delegates to the national convention were named with alternates. A parade flag was presented to the Red Rose troop of Girl Scouts, and memorial services followed by installation at Central parish house.
Leaders association of the Girl Scouts of Bath held its annual meeting at the Summer home of Mrs Sumner Sewall at Small Point Beach for an all day session. Mrs Linnod Carr presided as officers were elected for the coming year: Arthur Bowker president Frank Saunders vice president Gardiner Deering secretary treasurer.
At the final meeting of their convention Thursday afternoon the State Women’s Relief Corps elected officers Elizabeth Barton Rockland president Marguerite Duplisen Gray vice president Minnie Ray Auburn chaplain Gladys Hurley Portland conductor Ruth Richards Lewiston guard Nettie Ware Yarmouth Della Libby Monson Eliza Plummer Rockland Clara Young Hampton Laura Libby Gray directors Appointed officers include Millie Thomas Rockland treasurer Alta Dimick Rockland secretary Gladys Ives Lewiston patriotic instructor Ethel Foley Portland inspecting officer
Pres Sumner Sewall of the Maine Senate delivered the Flag day address before Bath lodge of Elks with patriotic talks by Hector Staples of the American Legion. Speakers included Dr Albert S Owen, Roland Smith post, Wilbur Crocker of Smith post, and Joseph G Kelley of Dyer Flaherty post. Delegations from Roland Smith and Dyer Flaherty posts and Rockland American Legion were present. A buffet lunch followed in the Dutch room.
The Far and Near Missionary society of Corliss Street church will hold an all day picnic meeting Friday at Mrs. Ida Purington's home on Middle Street. Members bring lunch. coffee served by the hostess and Mrs. Ruby Preble. If weather permits, the gathering moves to Mrs. Purington's grave plot. otherwise indoors. Donations of old white cloth for bandages are requested.
Mrs. Alice Bradstreet and Mrs. Lou Scott of Beverly Massachusetts are guests of Mr. and Mrs. J Horace McClure on Garden street.
Auxiliary to the Sons of Union Veterans elected officers at their annual state convention in Odd Fellows hall. Names include Genevieve Whitmore Bangor president Kathrine Vater Farming ton vice president Mae Cross Rockland Alice Brown Portland council members Georgia Patten Augusta chaplain Katherine Haswell Springvale patriotic instructor Eva Lowry Waterville inspector Barbara Pratt Oakland instituting officer Frances Warner Bath press correspondent Doris Ames Rockland treasurer Ruth Jordan Bangor secretary Mildred Webster Springvale chief of staff Col Frank E. Small Coopers Mills councilor Louise Cole Bangor personal aide Hattie Hutchinson Bethel Hattie Haswell Springvale delegates to National Convention Maude Warren Massachusetts installing officer for installation Thursday afternoon. Guests included Commander in Chief William Anderson Boston National Patriotic Instructor Albert DeHaven Springvale Department President Emma Warren Springfield Mass Past Commander in Chief Robert Kirschner Massachusetts. Past Department Presidents Association officers Mildred Webster Sanford president Zalie Ward Portland vice president Nellie DeHaven Springvale secretary treasurer Margaret Leman Bath chaplain Lillian Farnham Waterville Edith Farnham Portland Laura Smith Westbrook trustees. Elected Wednesday evening at Hotel Sedgwick banquet.
Supt John Parker presented two prizes at Dike school funded by William B Kendall of Bowdeinham. The awards, split by gender for seventh graders showing best improvement in character, scholarship and physical development, were awarded to Phyllis Mitchell and Franklin Howe in a ceremony with sixth and seventh grade pupils present.
The Morse High School Class of 1939 graduation program lists decorating committees chaired by William Rogers and Eleanor Bertrand. The event features a processional, invocations, salutatory, cantatas, essays, vocal ensembles, and a valedictory, with performers including Jeanette Prances Dowling, Claire Grainger, Virginia McLaughlin, Carol Wood, Mollends Geraldine Rice, and Jane Webber Stevens among others, under Principal Horace P. Herrick and Superintendent John Parker.
Miss Gwendolyn Irene Lewis daughter of Ralph Lewis and Eugene B. Dutton son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Dutton were engaged at a Thursday dinner party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Howard McNeil in North Woolwich. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Lewis Rev Earl T. French Miss Madeline Haley and Kendall Dutton. Miss Lewis is Morse High School class of 1938 and Mr. Dutton Foxboro High School graduate. No wedding date yet set.
Mrs Katherine Jameson of Friendship is visiting Mr and Mrs Otts Munro at Turner Court.
The Sons of Union Veterans elected officers at their regular meeting on Thursday afternoon. Appointments include W. Wing as junior vice commander and C. Webster as councillor. Officers were installed by National Commander William L. Anderson with Clarence Renell assisting. The convention concluded that afternoon.
The Downeaster, the summer rail service between Bath and New York, arrived last Wednesday at seven o clock on its inaugural run from New York and returned at 7 52 p m. The schedule runs Tuesday to Friday nights from Grand Central and Bath to New York, with connections in Portland to the State of Maine Express. The service does not affect the regular Boston local or the Bath westbound local except Sundays.
A half dozen U S Army engineers are surveying the Kennebec river to locate obstructions to navigation. They report three hazards between City landing and Fiddler's Reach, including ledges that could be blown off to ease navigation. One jagged ledge lies within 17 feet of the surface amid 90 feet of water, and removing its peak could clear another obstruction.
The Bath High School Alumni Association held a Thursday banquet headlined by Ernest Haskell a renowned magician from Augusta. He wowed the crowd with sleight of hand including finding lit cigarettes in clothing and pulling a rabbit from a spectator hat. After the program guests danced in the gym decorated maroon and white. The association noted growing membership and ongoing need to replace pilfered silver and dishes as reunions expand.
APPRECIATED VETERANS George O. Melzard senior vice commander of Maine and committee of T W Hyde camp and Auxiliary hosted the Grand Army of the Republic and allied bodies for annual conventions in Bath last week. resolutions adopted thank Mayor Sewall Bath Iron Works Bath National Bank Fire and Police departments Boy Scouts Y M C A and many others for their untiring services and pledges that made the week a memorable and grand occasion.
Copies of the new comic magazine Chuckles have been received. Published by the Esrom Corporation of 586 Fifth Avenue New York the tabloid aims to cheer minds provoke smiles and laughter. Benjamin W Morse eldest son of the late Charles W Morse is the publisher. The Circle now in its second year boosts Connecticut and sets a fast pace for state publications.
Miss Elena Bianchi of Framingham and Miss Marie OConnell of Newton arrive with William J Keville Jr of Belmont to spend the weekend with Mr and Mrs Frederick E Drake on Washington Street in the city.
The page presents a word puzzle titled Weekly Ross Word Puzzle with clue numbers 27 to 34 and partial answers. It includes entries such as sense it Greek fetter, ACOSO toed sloth, Completely of india, Curious eeacraps of holiday in literature, Symbol for 24, Washed the easty aluminum Abs. The text is a stylized puzzle answer sheet credited to King Features Syndicate from 1999.
Mrs Emma Leonard spoke on national conditions at a Tuesday W C T U gathering in the Nazarene church. Mrs Nella Stover led devotionals and presided over business. Plans set for a White Ribbon Recruit service on June 27 with committees led by Lillian Mayo Mary Pratt and Nella Stover. Refreshments by Lizzie Chaney Theresa Hill. August picnic planned. Lois Palmer to represent at a forthcoming hearing.
Morse High School pupils and faculty are showcased in candid camera rounds and a graduation display. Local photographer Herbert L. Douglas captured scenes attracting attention at Hall Hunt's jewelry store on Front Street. The exhibit includes classroom scenes from the Sverr course at the high school.
About 1000 seniors and guests attended the final onset of commencement week at Morse High School gym. 98 graduates led by Class President James W. Skaling and Miss Alice Britt marched in to maroon and white decor with blue spotlights. Port land band played for dancing as ice cream and drinks were served, with a large receiving line including Supt John Parker and Board Chair William L. Skelton.
Mrs Ellery E Whittemore hosted a West Bath Farm Bureau meeting at her home 16 Tarbox Street with the topic Color in the Kitchen led by the home management project leader A covered dish luncheon followed. The next gathering is a picnic on July 20 at the home of Mr and Mrs Humphrey A Owen Sabine Attendees included Mrs Maude Bryant Mrs James B Lemont Mrs Charles Ripley Mrs L D Small Mrs E W Haggett Mrs E K Thompson Mrs Harris T Rodick Mrs Earl Lermond Mrs Joanna M Hodgkins Mrs D O Blaisdell Mrs William Coombs and Miss Annie Trufant
Among guests at Hotel Phoenix were Mr and Mrs Francis Gibbs Mr and Mrs Charles Jefferson and E F Clark of Gibbs Cox Marine Architects New York also President L Miller of Hotel Raleigh Washington.
About 75 members of Solar and Polar Star lodges attended worship Sunday morning by invitation of Rev. Joseph O Purdue at Winter Street church. They marched from Masonic temple to the church and returned to the Temple after the service.
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