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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1939

Page

7

Phippsburg to vote on wharf at Popham Beach

Town meeting soon will consider an article to appropriate funds for a wharf at Popham Beach. The notice lists local residents visiting, moving, and recovering, including Ida Hinckley guesting in Five Islands and several Bath area families with travel and health updates.

Popham Beach Ida Hinckley Five Islands James L. Morse Gertrude Blaisdell John E. Blaisdell Lillian Parks Virginia Grace South Weymouth Hospital North Abington Mass Harry Berry Eleanor Portland Mabel Ingalls Bath George J. Ingalls Arthur Tracey Kittery Howard Bowker Emma Bickford Bowker William Blaisdell Norway Harry Gilmore Meadowbrook Road George Ingalls Herbert Lermond Pitch Pine Hill Florence Sidelinger Washington Street Kendall Green Miss Minott New York Philadelphia Lucia Ferguson Abbie Minott Phiippsburgh Center Boston City Hospital Miss Perguson Parker Head and Center

Sewall in Chicago Plans Return After Airline Meeting

Pres Sumner Sewall of the Maine Senate stayed in Chicago after the 89th Legislature adjourned. He attended a United Airlines board meeting then flew to New York Boston and Augusta to reach the Legislature's reopening.

Pres Sumner Sewall Maine Senate Chicago United Airlines New York Boston Augusta

Cosmopolitan Garden Club Meets with Nature Films

Mrs. Marshall Washburn of Augusta led a discussion on Junior Nature club work and showed two nature camp reels from Muscongus Bay at a Cosmopolitan Garden club meeting presided by Mrs. Carl Y. Kennedy. Guest Mrs. Frank Washburn attended. attendance was good.

Marshall Washburn Augusta Muscongus Bay Cosmopolitan Garden Club Carl Y. Kennedy Frank Washburn

Robbery at Popham Beach Postmistress Home

A $60 cash theft and about 170 postal money order forms were taken from Mrs. Marguerite L. McNulty’s Popham Beach residence. Investigators suspect entry through a cellar door with a broken screen. the box containing cash and forms was removed. Mrs. McNulty was away at Bath hospital. postal inspectors and Sheriff Messenger pursued leads.

Marguerite L. McNulty Popham Beach Popham Messenger

Dromore Farm Bureau Hosts Loom Weaving Session

Mrs. Stewart H. Day entertained Dromore Farm Bureau at her home 418 Middle Street in an all day loom weaving session. Guests included Mrs. Clara Oliver and several members who learned handbag and sweater making with a hand loom woven sweater awarded to Frankie Knight.

Stewart H. Day Dromore Farm Bureau Middle Street Clara Oliver Day Frankie Knight Cottage Park Eva Rogers Aretha Campbell East Auburn Grange Hall Elizabeth Mayo Frances Randall Lois Knight Marjorie Billings Ellery E. Whittemore West Bath Farm Bureau

Dromore Grange Ladies Aid Holds Tuesday Meeting

The Ladies Aid of Dromore Grange met at Mrs. Humphrey Owen's High Street home. After the business session members sewed and enjoyed luncheon of toasted cheese sandwiches olives whipped cream cake cherries chocolate cake nuts candy and coffee. Attendees included Mrs Alfred Perkins Mrs Anne Malcolm Miss Marion Rafnell Mrs Georgena Thorpe Mrs Evelyn Beals Mrs Celina Desjardin Mrs Pearl Barter Miss Frances Leavitt Mr Owen and one guest. Next month's meeting date will be announced.

Dromore Grange Humphrey Owen High Street Alfred M. Perkins Anne Malcolm Marion Rafnell Georgena Thorpe Evelyn Beals Celina Desjar

Richmond Selectmen Move to Settle Augusta Trust Note

At a town meeting in Richmond the selectmen were instructed to negotiate the best settlement with Augusta Trust Co receivers on a note dating to 1930 31 32. The note and interest total 17600 with the bank offering 13000. A suit defense plan was approved if no agreement is reached. A settlement report will go to voters at the March meeting.

Richmond Selectmen Augusta Trust Co Selectman Wallace Gardner Gardner Augusta Harry Douglass

Bridgman Closes Lab to Dictator States

Prof. Percy W. Bridgman, Harvard physicist, declares in Science that no citizen of a totalitarian state may enter his Cambridge laboratory or discuss experiments with them. He states the stand is personal and not university policy, condemning totalitarian aims as irreconcilable with freedom.

Percy W. Bridgman Harvard Cambridge Mass Bridgman Science American Association For the Advancement of Science Prof. Bridgman

Larceny of Money Order Blanks Stuns Popham Beach

Authorities investigate theft of 168 money order blanks numbered 24832 to 25000 from the home of Mrs. Marguerite McNulty postmistress at Popham. The loss occurred Feb 21 between 2 and 10 pm while she was in Bath. A reward is offered for information.

Marguerite McNulty Popham North Yarmouth Academy Walter Sprague G. Edward McNulty Bath Memorial Hospital Ethel Osgood Bath Stanley Hyde M. I. McNulty Philip Lawrence Wyman Madelyn Bridges Lawrence Taylor Elizabeth Oliver Frank Scott Fred Haminston Hotel Riverside Susie Cirone Dean, Elliot Kenneth Clarence Perkins Norman Stanley Virginia Lewiston Arline Perkins Bobby Morong Ball Memorial Hospital Lester Oliver Spruceville David Drake Merrill Leon Gloria Oliver Junior Greenlaw Muriel Debra Huntley Ernest Oliver Laura Harding Popham School Boothbay Moses Chandler Hathaway Cottage Beulah Light Brunswick Emma Newdick Eva Dobbin Portland Peter Isaacson Isaac Isaacson Henry W. Owen Freeport Scott Christopher Marr

Winnegance Auxiliary elects officers and hosts bridge

Mrs Orman L Coggeshall was elected president with Mrs Harry C Webber as vice president Mrs Winfield W Morse secretary and Mrs Harry C Williams treasurer all re elected at a Winnegance Auxiliary meeting at Mrs Parker O Rogers home After business bridge winners were Lena Eaton first and Harold L Miller second Guests and attendees included a list of local residents with several families noted Dr Samuel H Stokes and family visited Hewitt and Williams households as well as Mr and Mrs Zina Faton and Mr and Mrs Charles E Hewitt Jr.

Orman L. Coggeshall Harry C. Webber Winfield W. Morse Harry C. Williams Winnegance Parker O. Rogers Lena Eaton Harold L. Miller Forrest Baker Wiscasset Road Zina Faton Samuel H. Stokes Ruth Barbara Haverhill Mass Charles E. Hewitt Fliot Williams Vassalboro Williams Charles E. Hewitt, Jr

Funeral for Alfred G. Cornish in Brunswick

Alfred G. Cornish of Brunswick died in town and his funeral is set for 2 p.m. Friday at his sister Mrs. Wilbur F. Browne’s home 2 Lincoln Street. A Dunlap Commandery K. T. service in Bath will follow the regular service.

Alfred G. Cornish Brunswick Wilbur F. Browne Lincoln _ street Dunlap Commandery K. T Bath Cornish

Beacon Street Church Ladies Plan Public Dinner

The Ladies' aid of Beacon Street Church sponsors a public dinner Thursday from 11 to 1 with escaloped potatoes American chop suey salads hot biscuits pickles jellies pies coffee and tea. The committee in charge is Mrs Edward St. Martin chairman Mrs Sarah Given and Mrs Frank L. Daley assisted by other members.

Ladies’ Aid of Beacon Street Church Edward St. Martin Sarah Given Frank L. Daley

Bath Girl Scouts Observe International Thinking Day

Mrs Noel C Little guest speaker at the Masonic temple as Bath Girl Scouts marked International Thinking Day. The event featured a Syrian Egyptian talk by Sadie Sarkis, a pageant Your Flag and Mine, songs, and a large turnout of about 200.

Noel C. Little Brunswick Masonic Temple Little Girl Scout Leaders’ Association Linwood F. Carr Jacob Smith Sadie Sarkis Syria Egypt Brownies Katrina Moffatt Red Rose Troop Millicent Hecht Red Rose Barbara King Geraldine Estabrooks Wild Rose Lina Marie Purdue Wise Owl Geraldine Andrews Wild Rose Troop Catherine Burgess Pine Cone Troop Sally Sarkis Pine Tree Troop Eleanor Granger Janet Staples Dorothy Stanton Pine Tree No Marion Small Betty Small Betty Cushing Wise Owl Troop Ruth Cogan Mary Morse Wise

Washington Party at Dromore Grange

Mrs. Charlotte Owen and Mrs. Annie Malcolm led a Washington party at Dromore Grange with Colonial costumes. Thirty two attendees enjoyed a program including readings, a George Washington quiz, music, a tableau, and songs.

Washington Dromore Grange

Republican Committee Meeting Sets Campaign Push

More than 40 of 65 Republican committee members attended a weather affected meeting in the municipal building. Mayor Donald N. Small ex mayor Arthur Sewall and Charles T. Small Jr. spoke as plans were laid for a vigorous campaign leading to ballots across seven wards. The committee expects strong support and anticipates victory despite stiff ward contests.

Republican City Committee Common Council Fred W. Quimby Donald N. Small Arthur Sewall Charles T. Small, Jr

Linna Marie Purdue Hosts Nautical Birthday Party

Linna Marie Purdue daughter of Rev and Mrs Joseph O Purdue celebrated her 13th birthday with a nautical supper at 890 Washington Street. The dining room featured nautical decor and flowers. Games and dancing followed with prizes won by Mary Morse Betty Anderson and Malcolm Varney among numerous guests.

Linna Marie Joseph O. Purdue Washington Street Mary Morse Betty Anderson Malcolm Varney Glenda Howard Lydia Smith Nancy Sewall Audrey Hill Judith Dennison Barbara Stodder Margaret Staples Rhoda Katz Francis Fpiaherty Bernard Pratt Ralph Huston Tommy Morse Herbert Belanger Mack Varney Forest Cunningham Frederick Andrews Kenneth Wilson Kenneth Hill Lewis Wilson Joseph Swanton Walter Maas

Parker Head Social Roundup Gains Town Meeting Buzz

Parker Head residents report a busy week with visits from neighbors and relatives in Winnegance and Sebasco. Listeners attended Farm Bureau, Twin Council, and sewing circle events while Scouts studied snake bites and Gladiolus bulbs were planted for garden use. Town meeting interest rises as residents plan campaigns and Award Day nears at the church school.

Walter Cushing Helen Marian Dorothy Robert Burleigh Williams Winnegance Clarenia Wallace Geraldine Marks Boston John Libby Lynette Caverly Fred Young Farm Bureau Leston Harrington Pedro Allie Rollins Norman Pierce Elsie Lowell Alice Rollins Earl Lowell Eugene Harrington Lincoln Sagadahoc Legion Hall Bernard Wyman Laura Bernard North Berwick Frances Cook Sebasco Candy’s Harbor Mildred Harrington James Kerwin Auburn Helen Cushing Winneganee Francis Lander Brunswick Annie Harrington Sadie Savage William Hallett William, Jr Woolwich Parker Head Thelma Huff Clara Hill Arline York Dell Gilman Buddy Wyman Mark Harrington Maurice Pashard Arthur Harrington Everett Lowell Arch Davis Lowell Frances Libby Arthur Lear Sanford Leslie Darling New Hampshire Leah Bowie Cogan Bath Mr. Stover Tuesday

Play and Tea Fundraiser at Winter Street Church

The Ladies' aid of Winter Street church sponsors a play titled Our Church Fair on Friday at 2 30 pm in the church with a tea to follow. A small admission is charged and tickets may be obtained from Mrs Arthur C Lemont. Committee members for the tea are Mrs Warren E Kersh ner, Miss Winnie Durgin and Miss Alice Varney.

Ladies’ Aid of Winter Street Church Our Church Fair Arthur C. Lemont Warren E. Kershner Winnie Durgin Alice Varney

Solar Lodge Visitation by Alton Bowie Inspires Lodge Work

Alton W. Bowie of Durham D G M of the 14th Masonic District conducted his annual visitation and inspection at Solar Lodge of Masons on Monday evening. The Master Mason Degree was worked and a banquet hosted by Genesta chapter O E S preceded the inspection. About 80 attendees were present.

Alton W. Bowie Durham

Bridge Academy presents Last Tag at Dresden Masonic Hall

Dresden reports the Bridge Academy senior class staged the one act comedy Last Tag at the Masonic hall. Cast included Wilbert O’Neil Arthur Babcock Clyde Stilphen Harriett Weymouth Belva Burgess. The scene unfolds in a New York City living room as Swartz and the Hammond family clash over bills.

Bridge Academy Masonic Hall Dresden Mill Wilbert O'Neil Arthur Babcock Clyde Stilphen Harriett Weymouth Belva Burgess Robert Blaisdell New York City Blaisdell Eighth Street

Enterprise Grange Boy Scout Night Highlighted by Demonstrations

At Enterprise Grange in Richmond on a Tuesday last week a full Boy Scout night featured Scout Master Alfred Ives and 14 Scouts. They presented archery signaling Morse code first aid and various demonstrations including knot tying, flag salute, vesting ceremonies and a first class demonstration with artificial respiration and fireman carries. A separate report noted a trolley accident near Lisbon Street where two passengers were unhurt and most windows on the right side were broken.

Enterprise Grange Richmond Alfred Ives Grange Warren Joy Hayford Maley John Libby Donald Walt Lincoln George Richter Frederick Richter Carlton Ring Edwin Pinkham Earl Curtis Clawes Guiou William Meader, Jr Robert Sidelinger Fred Richter Robert Knight Carlton King Carl Sutter Harford Maley Edward Pinkham William Meader Auburn Albert Matthews Leo Dumond Therolley Emery Landry Lewiston Lisbon Street A. and K. Said

Bay Point Social Notes and Planned Openings

Bay Point residents and visitors are listed with arrivals and activities from a weekend and prior days. Miss Elizabeth Deering Eva Gaudet Merline Thompson and others travel locally. Aunt Lou's Gift Shop and Tea Room set for Easter opening. May 1 Howard to open grocery and cooked foods with larger stock.

Elizabeth Deering Eva Gaudet Bay Point Merline Thompson W. O. Oliver Bath Clyde Pinkham Elson Field Edgar Warren W. O. Clark Damariscotta Karl Hentz Gilbert Head Einier Howard Barter Hazel Bold Aunt Lou Miss Howard William Adams Portland Maurice Burns Sherman Campbell Gardiner Edna M. Coolidge The Birchwood Friends Edgar Drake Popham Stephen Etnier Ellison Moody Bahamas

Albee Reads Paper on Stokowski at Les Camarades Meeting

Mrs. Carl E. Albee spoke on Leopold Stokowski at the Les Camarades Musicaux gathering hosted by Miss Emma and Miss Martha Hooper at 24 Green Street. The program featured a women’s chorus, solos, duets, trios, and Mrs. Albee at the piano with performers including Kath leen V. Leonard Donald B. Lewis and Allan H. Ramsay.

Carl E. Albee Leopold Stokowski Les Camarades Musicaux Emma Martha Hooper Green Street Green Cathedral Hohn Albee Tschaikowski Kathleen V. Leonard Donald B. Lewis Cobb Robert B. Hatch Carlton L. Rice Kramer Cadman Chadwick Allan H. Ramsay

Beavers Cause Damages at Maine Exhibit in New York Show

Four beavers damaged the Maine exhibit pond at the National Sportsmen's Show in New York by chewing the waterproof canvas and prompting a 24 hour repair. Dick Fogg and three men recemented the pool bottom using cement in a late night effort to prevent flooding.

Maine New York Dick Fogg Monmouth Owen Harding Bangor Tracey Cates Augusta Grand Central Palace Fogg

Also Mentioned on This Page

Phippsburg Sewall Cosmo Garden Club Maine Extension Service Stacy R. Miller Ward Five Republican Committee Waterville Robert M. Jackson Dromore Grange Ladies’ Aid A. G. Cornish Bath Girl Scouts Charlotte Owen Annie Malcolm George Washington Ole Virginny Edna Carter Alfred Nason Long Columbia the Grange Elfreda M. Perkins America Parker Play and Solar Lodge Dresden Earl Pushard State South End Leroy Robbins Nellie Soule Willard Siegars Amy Cromwell Marion Woodward Middle Road Boothbay Harbor Milton Carlton Cleoia Perkins Barbara Genthner Evelyn Tarbox Jones S. Albee Stokowski Hooper Sweden Labrador Ireland Atlantic Central Prees
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