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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1939

Page

2

Wiscasset chooses graduates to guide town governance

Three Maine college graduates join Wiscasset town board of selectmen assessors and overseers of the poor after an adjourned meeting. Harvey R. Pease re elected chairman, with Charles E Knight and Stanton A Sherman named to the board. Nightwatchman protection continues. budget includes 1425 for fire costs and 9735 for school tuition.

Maine Wiscasset Harvey R. Pease House of Representatives University of Maine Charles E. Knight Bowdoin Stanton A. Sherman Bates Pease Prank H. Gray Bradford C. Bedennett, Jr Alvin W. Keirstead John L. Blagdon First Selectman Herbert W. Hawes Hawes James E. White Mr. Knight Third Selectman Harry D.mosher Chester Pendleton Ellsworth Holbrook Norris A. Miller Frank B. Adams Walter C. Leavitt Lawrence B. Haggett Carlton Bridge Rene Sett

Funeral services for Mrs Eliza E Seavey

Mrs Eliza E Seavey died at her home on Thursday March 16 after a brief illness Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 p m at Cowley Funeral Home Rev Millard officiating She was born in Southport Sept 24 1850 Survived by husband George Seavey six children Viola Beane Alice Jones Bertha Pollard Lawrence Seavey Pearl Seavey Joseph Baker and several grandchildren and four great grandchildren

Eliza E. Seavey Cowley Millard Congregational Church Southport George Seavey Viola M. Beane Wiscasset Alice Jones Bath Bertha Pollard Brunswick Lawrence Seavey Pearl Seavey Gardiner Joseph Baker

Woolwich Grange members in reverse attire at meeting

Woolwich Grange enjoyed a social meeting with members dressed as the opposite sex and some occupying chairs. Speakers included John Sutter and Ammon Soule, followed by Prof Ragini and Company providing strength acts, music, and Irish songs in a festive evening with guests from nearby towns.

Woolwich Grange William Bradford Wilam Sutter John Sutter Ammon Soule Gertrude Gilmore St. Patrick Dromore Huntoon Hill Bodwell Dexter Pranses

Card of Thanks from the Seavey Family in Maine

George Seavey and Family express gratitude to friends for kindnesses and flowers after a bereavement in Wiscasset Maine. March 23, 1939.

George Seavey and Family Wiscasset, Me

West Bath Notes Social Visits And School Program

West Bath residents report visits from relatives including Harold Ferguson and Mrs Charles Williams with Laura Cutting from Winneganee. Lewiston couple Mr and Mrs Samuel Cole called on Mr and Mrs Fred W Larrabee. Lannes Puller and children visited her Mank relatives in Woolwich. Wildlife Restoration week program drew students from Lowell and Littlefield to Morse high school auditorium. Stanley Williams works at Bath Brunswick Motor Mart on Front Street. Mrs Edwin W Haggett stayed with her daughter in Bath while ill. loyal campers at Brigham's Cove attended as usual. Thomas F Perkins shows improvement after illness.

Ernest E. Williams Harold Ferguson Bath Williams Charles Williams Topsham Laura Cutting Winneganee Samuel Cole Lewiston Fred W. Larrabee Lannes Puller Lance and Victor Elmer Mank Woolwich Percy Holbrook Lowell Littlefield Morse High School Alpha Booker Rufus W. Lombard Auburn John Grove Jean Charles, Jr Stanley Williams Bath-Brunswick Motor Mart Front Street Edwin W. Haggett Harold Haggett Dummer Street Brigham’s Cove Campbell's Pond Thomas F. Perkins

Westport Residents Visit Relatives and Attend Town Meeting

Westport Mrs John P Harrison and son George left Tuesday for a visit in Boston with sister Mrs Alice Booth. Mech Falls visitors Mr and Mrs Amos Knight. Wiscasset town meeting drew numerous locals including Mr and Mrs Robert Greenleaf Mr and Mrs Gilbert Greenleaf Mrs Annie Jewett and more. Memorial Hospital admit for Mrs Josie Wardwell, Winter in Wiscasset. Woolwich’s Eva McFarland visiting mother Lizzie Cromwell Brunswick’s Mrs St Pierre with C E A Cromwell.

John P. Harrison George Boston Harrison Alice Booth Amos Knight Mechanic Falls Wiscasset Robert Greenleaf Gilbert Greenleaf Annie Jewett Frances Jewett Verlie Greenleaf Frank and Walter Colin Dunn Beatrice Colby R. T. Beaton Willis Colby R.L Fowle Maud Webber O. P. Jewett Josie Wardwell Memorial Hospital Damariscotta Eva McFarland Woolwich Lizzie Cromwell St. Pierre Brunswick C. E. A. Cromwell

Vegetables Feature at Boston Flower Show Returns

The Boston Flower Show showcases a vegetable garden at the entrance with lettuce, parsley, strawberries, cucumbers, beets, onions, herbs, and tomato vines. An Harvard Botanical Museum display features pre 1492 fruits and vegetables, while Burpee’s stand highlights sweet peas on a tall trellis.

Boston Lowthorpe School of Burpee Botanical Museum Harvard University New England

Bath to Observe Army Day April 8 with Parade and Launching

Bath officials designate Saturday April 8 as Army Day honoring the U.S. war declaration anniversary. Governor Barrows and Maine Adjutant General invite National Guard units, veterans groups, and the public to a 2 p.m. parade in Bath with a Fort Williams battalion and a Bath Iron Works launch of the U S S Sims at 4 p.m. Citizens urged to display flags and decorate homes as Bath Iron Works hosts the event and Navy and veteran groups participate.

Secretary of War Harry H. Woodring United States Arthur Sewall Bath State National Guard Regular Army Fort Williams Portland Hunt American Legion Sons of Union Bath Iron Works Corp Governor Barrows John W. Hanson National Guard of Maine Col. Hunt Portland Harbor Frank E. Lowe Maine American Legion Charles V. Lane Stillwater Veterans of Foreign Wars Sons of Veterans of Foreign Wars Army Day Committee United Spanish War Veterans and Sons of Union Veterans Newell Sims Bath Marine Band Ernest George, Jr Naval Reserve Battalion Marine Reserve Battalion Maine Aero Club Washington Street Archie M. Main Bath Lion Works Col Hubert W. Eldred Floyd Preble Arthur A. Wilson United Spanish War Veterans William Saunders Clarence Warner Sons of Union Veterans

Unique garden display wins awards at county fair

The gar denias were arranged in white plaster boats with a large central piece and smaller surroundings. An old fashioned wooden chopping bowl formed a hunting scene in varied shapes. A straw basket with cover and handles earned a prize for fruit display.

Sagadahoc Rod and Gun Club to meet on Thursday

A special meeting of the Sagadahoc Rod and Gun and Skeet Association will be held at 7:30 Thursday evening at the Winnegance Community clubhouse to discuss a proposed higher hunting and fishing license cost. President William T. Donnell urges large attendance as members decide the federation’s stance for the Legislature. Nearby Bath sportsmen show mixed views, favoring tied increases with resident boost and state support for enforcement. Mrs. John H. Hyde and her daughters plan an eight day Bermuda cruise after a Massachusetts visit and a New York departure.

Sagadahoc Rod. Gun & Skeet Association, Inc Winnegance Maine Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs Pres William T. Donnell Bath Leas Maine John H. Hyde Wellesley Hills Mass Elmhurst

Woolwich Union to hold Sunday meetings across towns

Woolwich residents attend services with Day's 9 45 a m Nequasset 11 15 a m North Woolwich 2 39 pm Saga dahoc Ferry 7 pm. March 30 midweek Lenten service at North Woolwich Methodist church, then quarterly conference led by Supt Arthur A Callaghan. Sunday worship at Monisweag church 10 45 with Bible school following.

Bath Monisweag Florence Hathorne Ardelle B. Parrar Sagadahoc Ferry Lincoln Parrar Portland Ida M. Beals Charlies H. Hunrewell Harvey P. Hathorne Sagadahoc Perry Flossie M Beals Porttland Beals Alien Pettengill Minnie Rice Ferry Bath Memorial Hospital Windham Everett Rice Daisy Bailey Bangor Ray Prescott Wilbur Hagan Skowhegan Perry Road Clarence Tanner Getchell Street Wold Carter Mabel Jack Herbert Munsey Lois Day Josiah W. Reed Fred Brown Albion L. Corliss Charlotte Buck Loring Mayberry Day's Ferry Belmont Mass Carl Longfellow Brooklyn N. Y Charles W. Merrill Pakview Clifford Richey Raymond Thayer Natick Clifton Gainsley Masters Bruce Darrell Baker Forest Baker Zma Eaton Phippsburg Montsweag Rose Baker Elizabeth Weathorne Madeline

Elks Elect Officers in Bath Lodge Election Night

Bath Lodge of Elks to hold annual officer election at eight o clock during regular meeting on Thursday evening. One candidate to be initiated as attendance is expected large. Installation set for April 13. Mrs Walter M Hill Mrs Perry L Mrs Olive B Guild Miss Anne Kimball and Miss Miriam W Kimball recently returned from a four week automobile trip to Florida New Orleans and Natchez Miss. Mrs Emma Rogers of 503 Middle Street is confined at home by illness.

Bath Olive B. Guild Anne Kimball Miriam W. Kimball Florida New Orleans Natchez Emma Rogers Middle Street Employes Safety Committee Thomas R. Allen Atlantic Mr. Allen Norman J. Mackinnon Hull Thatcher B. Pinkham Harry W. Thebeau

Bath Iron Works payroll boom foreseen in Bath

The Bath Iron Works payroll climbs toward two thousand as hiring ramps up with Summer bringing three appointees. The plant plans a six day week shift pattern to meet demand for destroyers under construction and related shipyard work, amid broader wartime production momentum.

Bath Iron Works Corp Bath Tts Lampoon Davis Jouett Plate Yard Plate Shop Department Stock Yard

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