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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1936

Page

7

Delegates named for D A R convention in Bath Maine

Nearly all of Maine’s 39 DAR chapters have sent delegate lists for the state conference to be held in Bath March 17 18 and 19. The credential committee of Colonel Dummer Sewall chapter reports strong interest with Flora Randall as chair. Delegates and alternates from chapters including Clinton Dexter Dover Foxcroft Farmington Gardiner Guilford Hallowell Kingfield and Pine Tree State appear with regents vice regents and numerous members named for each chapter.

Bath Dummer Sewall Flora M. Randall Charles C. Low Jane Lemont Clinton Eleazar Parker Harold Louder G. J. Mudgett Annie Berry Harold Willey Mae Watson Estelle Richardson Charles Lawry George Wakely James Dow T. K. Edes P. S. Plouff C. H. Crosby Dover-Foxcroft Mary Elms Sarah H. Forbes George P. Miller Victor L. Warren H. E. Chase Ora L. Evans A. W. Gilman Charlotte Buffuim Farmington Theodore Hodgkins Erland Hardy Drew T. Stearns Harry Newman Clare K. Ross. Gardiner Samuel Grant P. H. Hershey M. C. Wadsworth W. N. Price F. L. Amesbury A. N. Gosline Helen A. Wood Nora Grant Rice Harriet T. Parsons J. F. Lawrence W. E. Moody C. C. Turner E. H. Danforth S. O. Clason G. D. Libby H. M. Lawton E. L. Mitchell Guilford Pine Tree Carroll S Leila Hunnewell A. C. Woodward H. Winter C. E. Sprague H. T. Luce Laura J. Stanley O. M. Vose B. M. Lander L. V. Gordon R.S. Huse Orren Tufts

Wise Owl Troop Meets On Tuesday

Wise Owl Troop No. 3 of the Girl Scouts met at the Y M C A Tuesday afternoon with 26 present to celebrate the 24th anniversary of Girl Scouts in America. An investiture ceremony invested Pauline Wright Ada Rideout and Nancy Fitzgerald as scouts. Elizabeth Moulton and Laurada Jordan donated birthday cakes with 24 candles, served with lemonade and brownies, as plans were made to raise money for troop expenses and the Summer camp fund quota.

Wise Owl America Juliette Low Pauline Wright Ada Rideout Nancy Fitzgerald Elizabeth Moulton Laurada Jordan

Ancient Cairo Church Door Over Thousand Years Old

Traveler recounts a Cairo visit in 1909 beginning at Port Said and proceeding to Old Cairo. He describes a Coptic church over 1100 years old with a heavy overhung door, a 1200 year old mosque, pyramids, the Sphinx, the Nile, Ramadan observations, Ramses II relics, the Citadel Mosque of Mohamed Ali, and a city view at sunset.

The Independent Mr. Holden Montreal Port Said Suez Canal de Lesseps Cairo Pyramids of Egypt River Nile Rhoda Napoleon Oedipus Citadel Mohamed Ali Mecca River Nile Pyramids

Bath Officials See Police Resignations Possible

Night Patrolman Furber W. Davis plans to resign from Bath police to join Bath Iron Works Corp. Rumors say other officers may follow as shipyard jobs offer more hours for similar pay. Marshal Walter L. Whitney notes patrols run long shifts with limited days off, raising concern over officer depletion. Reserve officer Robert Green substitutes for Davis until new city government appointments are made.

Furber W. Davis Bath Bath Iron Works Corp Walter L. Whitney Robert Green Davis

Bowdoinham Socials and Local Notes Highlight Week

Bowdoinham residents enjoyed gatherings at Mrs. George Cutler’s home with 17 attendees. prizes awarded at a card party led by Grace Maxwell and Clara Fogg. Local updates include church services, a Republican town committee meeting, baseball planning, and a Merrymeeting Grange harvest supper with 12 candidates.

Margaret Gile Charles Hackett George Cutler Grace Maxwell Clara Fogg Bert Merrill William Given Hazel Cornish Bridgton Lena Cornish George Hamilton Fred Leavitt Portland Alvin Huntoon William W Siegars Frank Siegars Belmont Mass Miss Woods Frank Jack Walter Cox Topsham Jack J. B. Howse Brunswick Clarence Purington E. L. White Phillip Nealey Hall Denham Avery Fides Edward Baker Walton Adams Gorham N. H Carrie Kendall Henry Starbird Sidney Hopkins Richmond Erla Browne Jellison Roland Grant Boothbay Harbor Georgia Berry Charles Berry al Eldridge Merry Meeting Grange Ida Fowle Margaret Purington

Foreign Wars veterans移 new quarters in Bath

Dyer Flaherty Post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Bath held its March 11 meeting at 92 Front Street in the new two story quarters vacated by the Knights of Columbus. The post plans dedication ceremonies with speakers and a social with lunch.

Dyer-Flaherty Veterans of Foreign Wars Bath Front Street Peeecenie Council Knights of Columns Post Dyer-Flaherty Post America Old Guard Frost

Cheverus High Coach Addresses Fireside Club audience

Cheverus High School coach Henry F. Deetjen spoke to 85 Winter Street Fireside Club members in Portland, sharing sports stories that stressed courage, perseverance, humility, cooperation, service and sacrifice. Leader Miss Martha Page announced next week’s talk by Sam McCall of Augusta on Culture in Athletics.

Henry F. Deetjen Cheverus High School Portland Winter Street Martha Page Sam McCall Auwurta Maine Clayton Thibodeau

Pinkham Candidate for Council President

Thatcher B Pinkham Ward 1 declares candidacy for president of the board of common council. Ex Mayor Harold P Small Ward 4 is often mentioned but says he will not canvass and has not formally announced. Election part of organization ceremony next Monday at ten. The Bates College English Four A actors staged Much Ado About Nothing to a full Little Theatre audience with praised direction by Prof Grosvenor M Robinson. The show repeated Friday hewitt.

Thatcher B. Pinkham Board of Common Council Pinkham Harold P. Small Small Bates College English Grosvenor M. Robinson

Rawleigh Route Offers 800 Families in West Lincoln Bath

Available at once Rawleigh route opens to 800 families in West Lincoln uth Knox counties and Bath. Only reliable man need apply. Can earn $25 or more weekly no cash required. Write today Rawleighs Dept MEC-9-7 Albany NY.

Rawleigh West Lincoln Uth Knox Counties Bath Dept Albany N. Y

Building Good Citizens for Our Great Democracy PTA Program

The Central Council of Augusta PTA presidents and secretaries announce an ambitious radio program. It will showcase pupil talents and achievements while stressing the theme Building Good Citizens for Our Great Democracy through the Objectives of the Parent-Teacher Association Work.

Central Council of Augusta Parent-Teacher Associations John Parent-Teacher Association

Palmer Bequest Finances City School Grounds Makeover

Income from Annie L. Palmer’s $10,000 trust will fund improvements to Bath school grounds. A committee chosen by executors and local officials recommends grading fencing walks trees and floral displays under the School Board. Also noted are federated clubwomen events including American Home Day Orono March 24 and a May Portland convention.

Annie L. Palmer North Street Charles C. Low Arthur J. Dunton Henry F. Palmer William L. Skelt Orono Bowdoin College Portland Miami General Federation Council

Auxiliary conducts department meeting at Red Men's hall

The auxiliary to Dyer Flaherty post 2197 V F W held a department meeting led by President Edna Morrill of Portland with Emme Smith Evelyn Riggs and Elizabeth French among Auburn members. Attendees from Bath Lewiston Rockland and Portland filled color guard and chair roles. A large Bath contingent attended. Bertha Hagan was unable to chair due to a dislocated shoulder. Nora Morse filled the chair. Afterward a supper, oyster stew and coffee were served by Ruth Gallagher committee. About 50 present and a social hour followed before departures.

Dyer-Flaherty V.F.W Red Men's Hall Edna Morrill Portland Dept Emme Smith Evelyn Riggs Elizabeth French Dora Gaudreau Auburn Ruth Withem Sister Hewitt Houlitte Rockland Elizabeth I. Houdlette Lewiston Myrtle Wilson Bath Evelyn Snow Edith Moody Bertha Hagan Harriet Otis Nora Morse Ida Fancy Ruth Gallagher Alice Middleton John Gallagher Doris Kingsbury

Plan Joint Banquet Of Two Brotherhoods

The Brotherhood of First Baptist church plans a joint banquet and entertainment with the Brotherhood of Beacon Street. Elmer Rogers is to confer with Beacon Brotherhood and appoint a committee if a favorable reply is received. They will attend Easter service together and have a committee to maximize attendance. The group settled final payment of 250 dollars for the pastor’s car within ten months.

Brotherhood of First Baptist Church Brotherhood of Beacon Street L. L. Hooker Elmer Rogers Beacon Brotherhood Chester Clement James Smith Leon Eaton Brotherhood

Also Mentioned on This Page

Senter’s, Inc D.A.R Zenith U.S. A Europe South America Orient Burnham’s Auto Supply Wise Owl Troop Girl Scouts In America Arthur Allen Brewster Sedgwick Optometrists Center Street Bath Man Ramses II Moses Israel Bill Hatch Bowdoinham Knights of Columbus Cheverus Fireside Club Council Palmer Ladies of Dyer-Flaherty Post Red Men’s Hall Mae MacPhee Arthur Frechette Bob Ryan A. Ruth O'Neill Eva Ortega Raymond Seite Fi Michael Ballero John Eccin Sol Strausser Billy Finnegan's Arch Hendricks Helen Gooding Gene Raymond Wendy Barrie Helen Broderick
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