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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1934

Page

3

Woolwich History Talk Highlights D.A.R. Meeting

Mrs. Leonard M. Lord spoke on Old Times in Woolwich at the Colonel Dummer Sewall chapter meeting in Central church parish house. The Maine Society Daughters of the American Revolution plans its 36th annual conference in Augusta with sessions March 21–22, a tea March 20, and a banquet at Augusta House.

Woolwich Leonard M. Lord Dummer Sewall Central Church Parish House Edward Noyes Everett Mass Mystic Side Malden Thomas F. Perkins Frank W. Jaques Almena A. Jaques Augusta Roussinoc House of Representatives State House Augusta House Red Louis J. Brann Blaine Robert F Partridge Western Avenue F. C. Gates

Conference attendance urged for Colonel Dummer Sewall chapter

All members planning to attend the conference are asked to notify Miss Floa M. Randall regent at once.

Dummer Sewall Floa M. Randall

North Center P T A Supports Girl Scouts at Meeting

North Center P T A met at Grace church parish house with strong turnout. Officers reported on funds and the milk fund while voting ten dollars for the Community Girl Scout council. Members offered assistance for dues in new troops and planned fundraisers and educational programs.

North Center P. T. A Grace Church Parish House Morris H. Cohen Association Community Girl Scout Council John C. Fitzgerald North Center Wilmer I. Voorhees Henry James Forman Paul A. Gregware David Y. Alkazin Arthur W. King Edward Sewall Arthur Sewall Clinton D. Wilson

Big Bangor Basketball Tournament Closes Winter 1934 Season

Bangor Kiwanis club hosts a two day tournament at Bangor Auditorium on March 16 and 17 to aid under privileged children. Proceeds fund recreational facilities and minor medical care used in the past year, about 800 dollars spent to help needy youngsters.

Bangor Auditorium Bangor Kiwanis Club

Fine collection of quilts shown by Bath makers

A winter quilt exhibit at Senter's Inc displays hand made quilts, some over 100 years old, including pieces loaned by Mrs. J R Andrews, Mrs. Henry W Owen, and Mrs. Abner C Johnson. Lectures by Olivia Jenkins drew crowds, while Henry Riggins organized the domestic department display.

Senter’s, Inc Olivia M. Jenkins Lockport N. Y Miss Jenkins Henry Riggins Senter’s J. R. Andrews Washington Street Henry W. Owen Oak Street Olive Thompson Old Ladies Home Elizabeth French White House Abner C. Johnson School Street Ladies Aid of People’s Church Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge George Cressey Shepard Street Mother’s Delight Eight Point Art Square Ladies Aid of Beth Israel Synagogue Ladies Aid of Central Church Alfred E. Rowe Florida Ethel Seavey High Street George Moody Bedford Road George B. Wolstenholme Sacred Heart Circle D. of I Edward Blake Liberty Street Vivian Brown Ernst Eutzmann Pekin China Jane Goodman Middle Street Dresden

Unconscious Berger shows slight improvement after poisoning

Shirley Berger of Bangor remained in a coma after carbon monoxide exposure on February 18 but exhibits minor signs of progress, with doctors deeming his condition satisfactory and showing better coordination. The note cites long recoveries from prolonged unconsciousness as possible but not definitive.

Shirley Berger Bangor Berger

Bowdoinham Community Notices and Socials Chronicle

Local Bowdoinham notes report visits from Dorothy Dickinson and relatives, bridge clubs, dances and picnics, plans for 25 year certificates, and upcoming baseball team organization. Death of J Fred Mulligan noted. Fred Mulligan funeral held. Mrs Emily Blodgett Murphy obituary referenced. several residents travel and visitors listed with surrounding towns including Richmond, Topsham, and Bath.

Hilda Powers Topsham Charles Browne Malcolm Elizabeth Jewell Wellesley Mass I. C. Irish Ralph Purington Kenneth MacDougal Burton Curtis Herbert Given Old Orchard Lennie Bishop Portland James Brown Emily Blodgett Murphy Sadie Springer Randolph Ella Addison Bowdeinham Percy Blanchard Richmond Ella Cox Frank Jack Herbert Merrill Bridge Helen Britt George Cutler Mary Purington Jack Bath Independent J. Fred Mulligan Bowdoin Catherine Mulligan Bridge Club Henry Cornish Albert Henderson Bath MacDougal Avery Fides

Bowdoinham Post Road and School News

James Cornish sold a Guernsey bull and calf to a Portland party. An entertainment at Millay School celebrated Washington's birthday with music, readings, songs, and a patriotic play. Notable local visits noted. Bowdoinham voted to install a new heating plant at Coombs High School with a committee named.

Bowdoinham Post Road James Cornish Portland Millay School Washington Ernest Sylvester Victrola Roderick Heath George Washington Lynde Heath Reading Frank Dow Valley Forge Jess Heath Russel Jr David Rollins Helen Grant Geo George Millay Faith Doris Dow White Doris DeLong James Donald Grant M. Evelyn Heath R. D. Purinton Bessie Small Herbert Heath George Tingley Vassalboro Carleton Jenkins Richmond E. D Vroom Freeport Bowdoinham Coombs High School Horace Millay I. C. Irish William H. Gould Charles McEwen Helen Mitchell

Busy Session of Sagadahoc Probate Court Sets Wills

The Sagadahoc probate court on Tuesday during the March term passed on numerous affairs. Wills were allowed for William D. Oliver of Bath, Laura M. Morse executrix, and others. petitions for probate filed for Randlette, Parks, Harrington. commissions to take dispositions of wills granted for Drouin. administrations granted for Conley, Trafton, Jackson, Young. inventories and accounts filed or approved for numerous estates. resignations accepted. licenses to sell estates issued. and a Curtis String Quartet concert announced for March six in Memorial hall under college auspices.

Sagadahoc Glidden William D. Oliver Bath Laura M. Morse Mary M. Farnham Harry F. Farnham Edward A. Mansir Richmond Depositors Trust Co Augusta Alice H. Randlette Joseph W. Randlette Alicia L. Parks Charles C. Low Charles H. Harrington Elizabeth L. Harrington Mabel J. Mayers Melvin E. Hutchinson Viola A. Drouin Harry E. Drouin John E. Conley Seneca H. Conley Everett L. Trafton Elvira L. Trafton Alma M. Jackson Mabel H. Moulton Carroll L. Young Maud E. Young Emma J. Hathorn Woolwich J. Edward Hughes Charles W. Dingley Mary E. Dingley Nellie F. Totman Georgetown Josephine H. Wilson Harry L. Tarr Marilla B. Tarr Ada Manson David L. Wilson Guardian Bert Allard Augusta Trust Co Edward W. Bridgham William A. Jack Ellen S. Roche Arthur J. Dunton J. Edward Drake William S. Shorey George P. Davenport Edith A. Wood Edwin A. Wood Bowdoinham Edward E. Wilson Annie W. Jack Bowdeinham William B. Mussenden Charles H. Cahill Horace W. Swett Charles J. Cain Nina B. Harrison Emma P. Twitchell Topsham Seymour S. Hayden Leila J. Oliver Alfred S. Oliver Charles B. Randall D.b.n.c.t.a Isage F Umberhine Myrtle Kenniston Richard H. Smith F. Alexander Magoun H. Emma Magoun Frank E. Carver Jennie M. McCarthy Clarence M. Haley Carrie W. Farrar William F. Mussenden John S. Place Central Maine Power Co Daniel Doyle John H. Doyle Curtis String Quartet Brunswick Memorial Hall

Talk on quilting attended by more than 100 women

More than 100 women gathered in Senter's basement to hear Miss Olivia M. Jenkins discuss The Romance of Quilting. The lecture covered origins, quilting as social life, named quilt designs, and care tips while highlighting heirloom value and practical sewing advice.

Senter’s, Inc Olivia M. Jenkins Lockport N. Y Bath Henry Biggins Jenkins Miss Jenkins Henry VIII America New York State United States Omaha Neb Cleveland White House Canada

Bargain Prices on Pants Coats and Shoes for Men and Boys

A shop offers special prices across a wide range of garments and footwear including Biltwell and Dubble-Ware Work Pants, extra heavy overalls, work shirts, broadcloth dress shirts, sweaters, gloves, hats, caps, dress gloves, boys suits knickers jackets and shoes. Prices span from 50 cents to about 3.75 with union made items and Gold Seal rubbers highlighted.

Biltwell

Bath Quilt Exhibit Showcases Local Talent

MAX KATZ at 11 Elm Street demonstrated home economics and interior decoration, sharing comfort marking and covering materials on Saturday. Her 13 quilts included self made pieces and originals copied from antique patterns. Attendees praised the quilts as masterpieces, with many from Bath’s quilt minded women and groups. a man contributed four quilts as well.

Bath Senter's

Members Tack Quilts At All Day Session

An all day South End P T A meeting in Washington street rooms drew good attendance. Luncheon was hosted by Mrs Alfred Carpenter and assistants. Members tied three quilts then held a brief business session with Mrs Carpenter presiding in absence of officers. Reports highlighted by Mrs Redlon and Mrs Jackson.

South End P.T. A Washington Street Alfred Carpenter Chester A. Roberts Horace P. Morse Alfred E. Carpenter J. Albert Redlon N. Gratz Jackson Grace Church Parish House Carolyn M. Stackpole Weeks Street Edward Coombs High Street

Arthur Scott Elected Colonial Club Head

Arthur B. Scott was elected president of the Colonial club at the annual meeting Tuesday night. Dwight W. Pierce was named vice president Allan Spear treasurer Edwin F. Ramsay secretary Alex A. Burden director for three years Carl C. Anderson member finance committee two years Egbert Tukey to active membership Jack Dougherty to non resident membership. The club lists 163 active members 48 non residents and two life members. A memorial from members for retiring president Francis Parry now in City hospital was adopted. From Feb 15 to March 1 Maine farmers and wives requested over 7500 agricultural bulletins from the Extension Service.

Arthur B. Scott Colonial Club Dwight W. Pierce Allan Spear Edwin F. Ramsay Alex A. Burden Carl C. Anderson Egbert, Tukey Jack Dougherty Agyent Francis Parry

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Weo.os D.A.R P.T.A Girl Scouts Girl Scout Council Blue Morris S.povich Front Street Bath Makers Old Orchard Beach Mildred Snow Roxbury Conrad Daoust Bradford Mabel Everard Joseph Richie East Boston Everard Dorothy Dickinson Raymond Rendall Alfred George Brown J. E. Cornish Newtonville Mary Webber Clifford Heenle Sagadahoc Pomona Rag Ad Grange J. N. Palmer Merrymeeting Grange Arthur Allen Optometrist Bath Trust Center St. Mon Gidden Sheepscot Hide CO Wiscasset, Maine Max Katz Elm Street South End P.T.A Arthur Scott Club Maine Extension Service Rio Ginger Rogers Gene Raymond Buster Crabbe Ida Lupino Laurel Hardy Sons OF the Desert George Raft Carole Lombard Warner Baxter Helen Vinson
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