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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1940
Page
6
A large turnout filled Day's Ferry Community Club for a game night at the Reed home. Twenty two tables hosted bridge and whist with Edward Murphy and Mrs. H. A. Wilson among top players. A St Patrick's cake won by Mrs. H. A. Wilson boosted club funds for the new clubhouse.
Dunlap Commandery K T plans an Easter Monday ball on March 25 at the new State Armory in cooperation with Battery H 240th C A. The event features a receiving line with Dr. David L. Wilson and society guests, led by Eminent Commander Carl E Albee and Mrs. Albee. Dress is optional. Tickets are held by members.
A Bowdoin Republican caucus at the town office chose officers Herbert K. Adams as chairman Mrs. Marshall Merryman as vice chair Norman Curtis as secretary and treasurer and listed a large slate of members. Norman Curtis was chosen as delegate to the State convention with Mrs. Merryman as alternate.
Winter Street Fireside club heard Mrs. John Parker and Mrs. G Thomas Murphy discuss the Wild Life Conservation program. The Easter supper is set for next Sunday at 6 30. Everett V Hopkins of Cony High School Augusta will speak on We Live On and On at 7 15 with no further supper tickets after Monday evening.
Rev Frederick P Moffatt of Corliss Street church to preach at the annual Easter service held Sunday afternoon at 2 30 in the Masonic temple. The public is invited and music will be provided by the Corliss Street church choir with Francis S McPher son on piano.
Lieut. Col. George C. Kern spoke to 115 members from Nequasset Men’s Forum Winter Street club and Grace church club at Central Church. He blamed the Versailles treaty for postwar unrest, urged breaking European trade barriers, and urged US self reliance. Kern, Bowdoin graduate and Bath guest, recalled family ties and quoted his late brother’s letters on world affairs. The gathering marked Bath’s largest church club gathering and the next Central club meeting is scheduled for the 28th.
Mrs. Frank Ellis announces the marriage of her daughter Gwendolyn Rosamond Campbell to Owen F. Burgess. The couple wed March 8 at Dr. David L. Wilsons home with a single ring ceremony attended by Helena Mahoney and Richard Jenkins, then left for a short trip to Boston. They will reside at 16 Spring Street. Burgess a Morse high school 1935 graduate employed at Hyde Windlass. Mrs. Burgess formerly of Somerville Massachusetts.
The Mohiba show features a skit by Mary H Conley Morse dramatics coach with a 28 member combined chorus from boys and girls ensembles. Amy A Irish and Alma Kirkpatrick direct the parade and tickets cover March 27 or 28 for performances and dancing with a well known band on the final Mohiba night.
Mrs. John W. Costain Mrs. John E. Hart and Mrs. Charles E. Snow were named to a nominating committee at a Ro land Smith Post American Legion Auxiliary meeting. The panel will present a new slate at the first April meeting and a conference at the Legion hall in April will welcome the National Vice President.
Classifieds note rental details for a seven room furnished cottage in West Georgetown on the Kennebec River during summer. The listing appears with contact references and accessibility via Fred B. Reed Co. and manager Stanley E. Wallace, at 93 Pront Street Bath.
Bowdoinham town officers shift hours with Miss Jessie Ames in the office on weekdays from 9 to 12 and 2 to 5, and the board meets Saturday 2 to 5. Officials explain no WPA project due to insufficient able bodied paupers and town cost burden, just as tax raise concerns emerge after town meeting. The issue sits alongside local accidents and community notices including two injuries, birthday celebrations, and several club and church activities across Bowdoinham.
Mrs Carrie C Smith aged local resident of 137 Oak Street died Saturday in Portland. Funeral arrangements not listed.
Allan Spear was unanimously elected chairman at Bath Board of Education re organization meeting. John Parker named secretary. Edwin R. Andrews and Selwyn H. Towne Jr. joined finance committee. High School Activities balance $1719.69. Accounts No 1 $1177.62 approved. Towne attends first time. term runs two years.
A Bowdoinham note describes a surprise party for Mrs Ed Lyman on March 3 with cards gifts and refreshments. Neighbors celebrated Mrs Heath’s birthday, and local families share health updates births and travels including the Temple move and the Billings family birth.
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