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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1938

Page

5

Local clubs host meetings and events across town

A busy schedule fills Friday and Monday with meetings of the Women’s Service club Beulah Rebekah lodge and Emerson Lane Post Auxiliary. The Richmond Water Works installed new chlorinating equipment while fire chief J W Randlette attended a Massachusetts safety conference. Seniors plan a May comedy play Aunt Abby Answers An Ad and Charles Alexander of the Richmond Sportsmen’s Association donated 200 stamps for National Wildlife Restoration Week.

Emerson Lane Post A. L Beulah Rebekah Lodge L. H. Cross Augusta Baptist Church Richmond Harry Sykes Bridge Club Dunn Miss Adams Elizabeth Kelley Pleasant View Farm St. Ambrose Church Tillie Bellevance Rebecca Rogers Cribbage Cassie Turcotte Charles Donnell J. A. Chase Melrose Mass John B. Gilley Gilley Queens Sodality Church Hall Walter Barnes Curtis Hall Evergreen Cemetery Association Harold Wade Hilda T. Hatch Pittsfield Fourth District IOOP Beatrice Webber Department of Patriarchs Millitant Portland J. W. Randlette Massachusetts Massachusetts Safety Council Hotel Statler Boston New England Fire Chiefs’ Association Hattie Terrell Bernice Terrell Albert Meserve Stanley Evelyn Farley Madelyn Yeaton Atlantic Union College South Lancaster Abby Bakers Henry Rowland Charles Alexander Richmond Sportsmen's Association Richmond High School

Progressive Grange of Richmond Meeting Report

A Richmond Progressive Grange gathering Friday evening drew 53 members with two Enterprise grange visitors. The women led programs including lec ture Singing In Beulah Land My Wild Irish Rose recitals tableaux and various solos and duets by the McMasters Farnums Densmore and Withams The event featured a rock of ages tableau a river of time song and dancing with performances by Barbara Barbara McMaster Helen Phyllis McMaster and Lois Lammers.

Progressive Grange of Richmond Enterprise Grange Cora Farnum Beulah Land Grange Inez Witham Helen Phyllis Witham Philip Densmore Bernice Kenneth Farnum Barbara McMaster Margaret Baker St. Patrick's Reading A. E. McMaster Phyllis McMaster Lois Lammers

Seven year old Ralph Marr injured by bat during school game

Ralph Marr, seven, son of Mr and Mrs Marr of Richmond, was struck on the face by a batted baseball during a morning recess at Emerson school. He sustained cuts to the side of the face and nose and was taken to Gardiner hospital for treatment. The first grade pupil was participating in an informal game when the accident occurred.

Ralph Marr Richmond Emerson School Gardiner Hospital Ralph

Lawrence U Adams dies in Lewiston hospital

Lawrence U Adams aged about 70 percent of Litchfield died of pneumonia in the C M G hospital Lewiston after being taken there Thursday He was born on the Litchfield farm where he lived Surviving are his widow Laura Rideout Adams a son Oscar and a daughter Nora of Litchfield a sister Mrs Emma Purinton of Bowdoinham and others out of sight

Lawrence U. Adams Litchfield Lewiston Mr. Adams Melville Adams Laura Rideout Adams Oscar Nora Emma Purinton Bowdoinham

Miss Marjorie Smiley Heads to Boston for Flower Show

Miss Marjorie Smiley of Dike road left Monday for Boston where she will attend the Flower show.

Marjorie Smiley Dike Road Boston

Bath Lodge Elks Career Highlights From Bath Lodge No. 934

Bath Lodge Elks, founded November 11, 1904 by four Bath men under Grand Exalted Ruler Fanning, marks 34 years with a storied start at 9 Lombard Street. John W. Ballou first Exalted Ruler. Edward D. Jameson, H. L. Grinnell, and F. B. Torrey Jr. among early leaders. the lodge grew with piazzas, an annex, and a dining room. Edward J. McMann is the 30th Exalted Ruler, amid a lineage of secretaries and district deputies linked to Bath Iron Works and Maine Elks Association presidency.

Bath Lodge of Elks Bath Lodge Joseph T. Fanning John F. Shea Henry M. Hartleb Charles Cheltra Edward D. Jameson Lewiston Lodge Knights of Pythias Hall Y. M Richard A. Schonland Portland L. G. Lawiesbury Waterville George S. McCarty Lewiston Noel B. Potter Henry Bickle E. P. Donnell J. D. Footer Albert G. Page, Jr Charles A. Coombs W. E. Rowe F. A. Mason W. D. Mussenden Walter M. Ervin Owen J. Ledyard John W. Ballou Sagadahoc Samuel R. Percy Joseph Torrey FP. B. Torrey, Jr William M. Adams George W. Morse Tyler Albert H. Shaw Fred H. Kimball J. Edward Drake Bath Lodge Charles Chestra M. M. Lemont F. C. Butler J. O. Malo Roscoe P. Ham F. B. Torrey, Jr Edward J. McMann H. L. Grinnell C. A. Peaslee H. S. Harris William M. Temple William M Adams Joseph H. Madden J. H. McTeer L. Eugene Thebeau Eubra L. Troop H. C. Bloxsom Stanley M. Brown George A. Kallman Edward N. Hartnett H. Joseph Madden J. Edward Hughes Bath Trust Co Maine Westbean Bath Iron Works Corp John P. Carey, Jr

Georgetown Plans March Special Meeting Over Beach Road Constr

Georgetown posts a March 26 meeting at 2 p.m. to discuss five articles, led by choosing a moderator, mainly the land damages and possible road to Little River beach from the present approach. Opponents fear loss of seclusion near Indian Point while supporters cite access to dam beds and rough weather practicality.

Little River Beach Georgetown Associates, Inc Indian Point Georgetown Morse High School Bath Chase Richards Lee Everett Sewall Webster Augusta First Baptist Church Agnes Powers Five Island Alonzo Hunt Sarah McKerney

Stricter Dog License Rules Under Recent Amendment

The article outlines a new annual dog licensing law requiring owners of dogs six months or older to apply by April 1 for each dog. It details required information, vaccination proof for females, mandatory year tags, and wearing collars. Unlicensed dogs may be killed by the constable after the grace period. licenses must be paid in April with weekly returns to the state treasurer by May 1.

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Trip to Caribbean Described by Mrs Hill

Mrs. Fred D. Hill spoke to Central Church League members Monday on her Caribbean trip. A public card party plan was announced for March 28 at Mrs. Grace's home, with reservations via Mrs. Lord. Choir supper set for April 7, guided by several organizers. A Maine 1937 alcohol sales total noted: 897,256.08 gallons with 846,682.50 domestic and 50,573.58 imported.

Fred D. Hill Central Church League Caribbean Hiram T. Stevens Charles E. Helah William Grace High Street Leonard Lord Francis B. Hill Harold S. Avery Lord Charles A. Soule Luther S. Thompson Helah Donald B. Wilson Gardiner R. Deering Alexander R. MacDonald Bowen Torrey Maine

Maine Fishermen Protest Proposed Tariff Reduction

Maine fishing interests oppose tariff cuts in a proposed trade treaty with the British Empire. Representatives told the Committee on Recip rocity Information that lower duties would ruin the industry, noting Canada and Newfoundland already dominate markets. Local leaders from Portland Rockland argued the fish trade would suffer without protection and that rivals could undersell U S dealers.

Maine Committee On Arthur G. Greenleaf Greenleaf Russell Yelton Portland United States Canada Newfoundland A. C. McLean Rockland

Maine Garden Clubs Federation Meeting in Damariscotta

Garden Club Federation of Maine holds an all day session on Friday March 25 at the Damariscotta Baptist church starting 10 30 a m. Hostess is Old Bristol Garden club led by Miss Marian Stetson with luncheon at one p m. District chairmen report. afternoon organizing meeting for Medomak district with Belfast Camden Rockland and other clubs. Mrs E Stewart Orbeton of West Rockport will speak on Gourds.

Garden Club Federation of Maine Harrie B. Coe Portland Damariscotta Baptist Church Old Bristol Ralph Griffin Elizabeth Bryant Damariscotta Mills National Wildlife Restoration Garden Club Federation of Maine Federated Garden and Nature Clubs Medomak Belfast Camden Rockland Thomaston Boothbay Region Mount Bettox Nature Club E. Stewart Orbeton West Rockport New England Gourd Society

Feero Wins High Honors at University of Maine

Morse high 34 alumnus Robert C. Feero, now a junior chemistry major at the University of Maine, elected president of Alpha Phi Sigma, a national chemistry honorary. He will attend the society’s national convention in New Orleans June 21 to 25 and is a member of Alpha Tau Omega. Feero starred in the Pale Blue Revue at Memorial Gym, performing in a political satire with Bath’s C Merritt Trott and Dexter’s Stanford Blake in key roles, also dancing in a chorus with other students.

Robert C. Feero Morse High University of Maine Alpha Phi Sigma Feero New Orleans Myda Feero A. Clyde Feero Morse University Anthony Tweedem Mary Bates Bath Esther Drummond Arrowsic

Theodore Parent burial service at Oak Grove Cemetery

Theodore Parent 85 died at Bath Memorial hospital Tuesday Mar 15. Burial was Thursday afternoon at Oak Grove cemetery conducted by Adjt. E. J. Tripp of the Salvation Army. Bearers were Karcher S. Jackson Horace W. Ward George J. Goodwin Thomas H. Fletcher. He had lived in Bath 20 years and left no near relatives.

Tate Theodore Parent Bath Memorial Hospital Oak Grove Cemetery Adjt E. J. Tripp Salvation Army Karcher S. Jackson Horace W. Ward George J. Goodwin Thomas H. Fletcher Parent Bath

Five Islands Fire Fighters Elect Officers at Meeting

At the March 14 Five Islands regular meeting the fire crew elected officers including Captain Fred P. Carr and Vernon Gray as first lieutenant and clerk. Donations and social notes followed with lobster stew served by Harford Davis and Stevens. New library acquisitions by librarian Belle Stevens included titles such as Brentwood and The Embarrassed Murderer. local residents were reported at cottages and visits across nearby towns.

Five Island Fire Fighters Fred P. Carr Vernon E. Gray Victor H. Pinkham Horace Rittall Lester Davis L. H. Rowe Vernon E. Gray, Jr Russell Harford Lloyd Pinkham Franz B. Stevens Sumner Mains Chester MacMahan Philip Campbell, Jr Arthur Davis Harold Pinkham Earland Moore Albion Carr Percy B. Savage Merton Pinkham Percy MacGillivary Franz Stevens Victor Pinkham Vernon Gray House Belle Stevens Grange Brentwood Grace L. Hill Emille Loring Edith A. Holton Gail Stockwell Dona Celeste Ethel Dell Charles Davis Walter Moore Hallowell Sedgemere Road Fred Rittall J. G. Stevens Oakley Thibedeau Thibedeau Harmon's Harbor Hartley Harley Seguinland Wiscasset G. Stevens Oscar Snowman Bath Herbert Moore Belmont Mass Thomas M. Hagan Georgetown Five Islands Mary Norton MacMahan Jimmie Bath Memorial Hospital James O'Neil Davis Scott Fred Carr Woodrow Gray Grace Campbell Myrna Deschaine Paul Stevens Arrowsic D. R. Stevens Carrie H. Stevens Daytona Beach Fla Cambridge Harlan Rudolph Ivan C. R. Sims Mr. Sims

Edward H Owen Named Senior Class Candidate for Commencement

Edward H Owen of Bath is among 13 seniors selected to present commencement parts for faculty review. From this group four speakers and an alternate will be chosen for the June 18 ceremony, joining a list that includes Harold Ashkenazy, Philip Chapman Jr, Hubert Coffin, and others from Portland Bangor Brunswick and beyond. Owen is the son of Col. and Mrs. Henry W Owen Jr of 109 Oak Street.

Kenneth C. M. Sills Bowdoin College Edward H. Owen Bath Harold D. Ashkenazy Lynn Mass Philip F. Chapman, Jr Portland Hubert W. Coffin Andrew H. Cox Bangor Benjamin H. Cushing Owen Col Henry W. Owen, Jr Oak Street

Local Fireman LaForest Springer Dies at 62

LaForest E. Springer 62 of 21 Western Avenue died Saturday afternoon in Memorial hospital after a brief illness. He was a fireman and watchman at Hyde Windlass Co. Survived by wife Lillian, son Alfred, daughter Ruth Pinkham of Bath, brothers Converse of Bar Harbor and Ralph of Trenton.

LaForest E. Springer Western Avenue Hyde Windlass Co Memorial Hospital Lillian Alfred Springer Ruth Pinkham Bath Converse Bar Harbor Ralph Springer Trenton

Enos F Webster Dies at 61 in Bath Maine

Enos F Webster 61 lifelong Bath resident died Thursday evening at 250 Center street after a year and a half of illness. Born in Bath to John and Sarah Webster he learned stone masonry then worked 25 years at Bath Iron Works in charge of engine and boiler rooms. Later with Hyde Wildlass Co for 11 years in shipping he was active in T W Hyde camp S of W Stone Masons Union Bath Aerie Eagles and Bath fire department. Survived by wife two sons four daughters and four sisters.

Enos F. Webster Bath Center Street Mr. Webster John Sarah Whitehouse Webster Bath Iron Works, Ltd Hyde Wildlass Co Webster Central Church Edmund F Emerson P. Webster Eleanor W Ruth E., Jeannett Patricia L. Webster Percy Savage Portland Cecil Fullerton Albert Pollard George P. Larrabee Charles

Death of Bath Officer Melville L. Rice After Ice Accident

Melville L. Rice 67 longtime Bath police officer died Tuesday morning from a general anemic condition worsened by injuries from an ice slip during an arrest Christmas week. He entered Memorial hospital three weeks ago and died there. Survived by wife Virginia two sons Herbert J. and Howard M. Rice a daughter Mrs Everett Burt five grandchildren and siblings Edward and Mrs Warren E. Munsey Funeral services Friday at two at his home 85 Summer Street in Bath.

Melville L. Rice Rice Memorial Hospital Officer Rice Woolwich James Clara Rice Bath M. W Virginia Herbert J South Portland Howard M. Rice Everett Burt Woodfords Edward Warren E. Munsey Summer Street

Longtime Fargo pioneer Martin Hector dies at 78

Martin Hector, father in law to Mrs. Fred M. Hector, died of pneumonia on March 14 at his Fargo home. He helped found Hectorfield, donated land for the town, led Fargo’s Commercial Club, served as city alderman, helped plan the 1893 North Dakota exhibit in Chicago, and was active in the Masonic order. Survived by two daughters Minnie Hector Smith and Mrs. W. H. McGill and a brother Henry Hector. son Fred predeceased him.

Martin Hector Fred M. Hector Margaret Sewall Bath Fargo N. D Northern Pacific Railroad Hectorfield Fargo Commercial Club Chamber of Commerce North Dakota Chicago Fred Hector Minnie Hector Smith W. H. McGill Winchester Mass Henry Hector

Funeral of Enos F. Webster At Central Church

Enos F. Webster was buried at Oak Grove after a Sunday afternoon funeral at Central Church attended by relatives intimate friends and many Hyde Windlass Co. colleagues. Fire department dignitaries Chief Scott Morse Asst. Chief Richard J. Frates and 2nd Chief William Parks joined the service conducted by Dr. David L. Wilson with bearers from Engine 2.

Enos F. Webster Central Church Hyde Windlass Co Fire Department Board of Fire Engineers Scott Morse Richard J. Frates William Parks David L. Wilson Edward T. Whitehouse Elmer W. Rogers Charles Thayer Fenton I. Moore Engine 2 Mr. Webster Oak Grove

John T Parris Dies After Long Illness in Bath

John T. Parris, 84, a prominent Bath resident and longtime sparmaker and shipyard worker, died shortly after midnight at his Upper Washington Street home after a prolonged illness. Born in Bath in 1853, he lived there most of his life, contributed to local civic life, and belonged to Katahdin Commandery and U.O.G.C. He is survived by his wife Lucretia Morton, two daughters Mrs. John S. Goff and Mrs. Edward Gaudreau, two grandchildren, three great grandchildren, two brothers, a brother-in-law, and a step brother.

John T. Parris North End Upper Washington Street Bath Albion K Caroline T. Parris Parris Sparmakers Katahdin Commandery U.O.G.C Lucretia Morton Dresden James Martha Austin Morton John S. Goff Edward Gaudreau Portland Evelyn York South Portland Patricia M John P Emery E. York Edwin B. Parris Charles A. Parris Brockton Mass Horace A. Gardiner Medford

James Rupert Wing Dies at 49 in Bath Area Farm Life

James Rupert Wing 49 a Bath area farmer died suddenly Tuesday morning at Bath Memorial hospital. A Fayette native son of Henry J and Jennie L Wing he lived in Bath area since youth then West Bath. He was long engaged in milk distribution. Survived by mother three brothers and a sister. Funeral Thursday at 2 p m at Arthur F Mayo funeral residence 819 High St Rev Ernest Heywood Wesley Church officiating burial in Fayette.

James Rupert Wing Bath West Bath Bath Memorial Hospital Mr. Wing Fayette Henry J Jennie L. (Bishop) Wing Henry Leigh Wing Plainville Conn Paul L. Wing

John Tyler 78 Bath pattern maker dies after illness

John Tyler of 438 Washington street Bath died Sunday afternoon after a three month illness. Born in Charlestown Massachusetts, he worked in Boston area plants before moving to Bath in 1912 to join Bath Iron Works and later Hyde Windlass Co. He was a regular newspaper contributor and once gave a World War I patriotic address at the Windlass plant. He leaves his wife two sons Franklin and George and four grandchildren plus one great grandchild.

John Tyler Bath Washington Street Mr. Tyler Charlestown Mass Benjamin F Joanna Fellows Tyler Boston Bath Iron Works, Ltd Hyde Windlass Co Tyler Windlass Company George W. Tyler Franklin K. Tyler Whitefield G. Kendall Tyler Lewiston Merritt Lothrop Frieda Tyler

John D. Rogers 80 Phippsburg resident dies at home

John D. Rogers aged 80 a well known Phippsburg resident died at his Dromore home after a long illness He born in Phippsburg son of William and Martha Ann Rogers lived most of his life there farming He served on the town school board was a member of Dromore Grange and Acadia Lodge K of P Bath He is survived by his wife one son Ernest A Rogers three grandchildren John M Rogers Ernest A Rogers Jr and Pauline E Rogers two brothers Calvin W Rogers of West Palm Beach Fla and Elmer W Rogers of Bath

John D. Rogers Phippsburg Dromore Mr. Rogers William Martha Ann Rogers Peabody Mass Dromore Grange Acadia Lodge K. of P Bath Rogers Ernest A. Rogers John M. Rogers Pauline E. Rogers Calvin W. Rogers West Palm Beach Fla Elmer W. Rogers

1938 Visit Sparks Towns Interest in Buck Field

A 1938 scene reports a man arriving in a top buggy drawn by a fine black horse asking directions to South Paris, reflecting the era’s curiosity about early automobile and buggy transit in a small country town.

Buckfield Paris

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