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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1938

Page

5

Queen Esther Lodge Anniversary Banquet and Meeting

Queen Esther Rebekah lodge celebrated its 57th anniversary with a banquet and reception for about 150 guests led by noble grand Mrs. Pearl Reed. Notables included Earle Marston grand master of Maine and several Rebekah assembly officers. A Lisbon Falls district meeting was announced for tonight.

Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge Pearl Reed Earle Marston Grand Lodge of Maine Marston Lewiston Marie Hoffman Rebekah Assembly Martha Libby Portland Jessie Colburn Bangor Virginia Holbrook Marie Osgood Kingman Alberta Thornton Josephine Garso Charles Rideout Grand Lodge 1.C.C.F Fred Smith Ray Soule Brunswick Anchor Rebekah Lodge Evening Star Lodge of Sarah Munsey Mary Rodick Eva Atwood May Ward Leonard Munsey Charles E. Helah Lillian Rice Hattie Huggard Hattie Bunker Georgia Pierce Lena Shepard Nellie Lord Ethel Blake Dorothy Milliken Cornelia Stover Shirley Mank Clara Donaldson Harriet Haggard Lula Herbert Lisbon Falls

Sardines One-Act Play by Cosmopolitan Club

The Music-Drama department at the Cosmopolitan club stages a one-act play titled Sardines at the club house on Tuesday evening before the Your Time and My Time concert. It portrays an impressive luncheon-to-be with a compact, social-tinged plot.

Music-Drama Department Cosmopolitan Club

Central Grammar notes show steady attendance and pins

The sixth grade opened an account at Bath Savings Institute with a first deposit for Summer savings. Leroy Peasley and Lorraine Marr earned seven point pins for qualifications in teeth eyes throat ears posture weight and birth registration. In grade seven several pupils had perfect attendance during Winter term and year, including Janet Colley Martha Day Frances Hogan Claire Couture Erma Bennett Elizabeth Burgess Virginia Hogan Eunice Melzard John Hinds Horace Melville Paul Pecci James Voorhees Elmer Wallace. Grade 8 1 Central Grammar pupils with no absences or tardies in the last ranking period include John Voorhees Arline Arsenault Richard Dennison Frances Seavey Claire King Edith Seavey Albert Povich Franklyn McDonald Harold Peasley James McDonald Bessie Kakos Mary Oliver Marion Spinney Gabrielle Vigne James Chambers Helen Higgins Rose Nickerson Daniel Hatch Joseph Pennell.

Bath Savings Institution Leroy Peasley Lorraine Marr Janet Colley Martha Day Frances Hogan Claire Couture Erma Bennett Elizabeth Burgess Virginia Hogan Eunice Melzard John Hinds Horace Melville Paul Pecci James Voorhees Elmer Wallace Central Grammar School Bessie M. Hunt John Voorhees Arline Arsenault Richard Dennison Frances Seavey Claire King Edith Seavey Albert Povich Franklyn McDonald Harold Peasley James McDonald Bessie Kakos Mary Oliver Marion Spinney Gabrielle Vigne James Chambers Helen Higgins Rose Nickerson Daniel Hatch Joseph Pennell

Mrs Page Wyman and friends visit Somerville guests

Mrs Page Wyman of Mechanic street and Mrs Walter Morse of Phippsburg left Monday for Somerville Massachusetts for a visit with Mr and Mrs Walter Small. They accompanied Mrs Gertrude Small of this city who will also be the guest of her son.

Page Wyman Mechanic Street Walter Morse Phippsburg Somerville Mass Walter Small Gertrude Small

Disaster and Emergency Signals Adopted by Bath Fire Dept

Bath Fire Chief Scott Morse approves a series of disaster and emergency alarms prepared by the Sagadahoc American Legion Disaster Relief Committee. The plan uses coded signals, assembly points, and radio support with Bath Iron Works veterans noted. Local business trucks and volunteers mobilize under state police guidance to form a countywide response network.

Scott Morse Fire Department of Bath American Legion Disaster Relief Committee Sagadahoc County Fordigsion Ee Ceee Eee Ns Bites Sree Feorest aFigsee Tg Sea Eerie Rs Middle Street Oak Street Disaster Relief Committee Edward Pomeroy W1-Gxy Lowell Stott Freeman Trott Transportation Committee American Legion Bath Iron Works Corporation Navy National Guard Fire Department Oak Washington Washington Street Front Linden Front Street Park Summer Street Commercial Elm Street G.L P.U F.A Red Cross P.—Protection F.M L.O M.—Marine S.—Service Salvation Army Rotary Y.M.C.A Etc. F.—Banking and Finance P.r.—Press Radio C.G Bath City

Coffee Bridge Party Delights Sagadahoc Society

More than $50 was raised Saturday afternoon from the coffee bridge at the home of Mrs. Sumner Sewall in Sagadahoc county. Proceeds will be split equally among organizations with no receipts leaving the state. Prizes went to Mrs. Carroll A. Deering, Mrs. R. D. Perry, Mrs. Richard Quick, Mrs. M. B. Cushing, and a consolation for Mrs. Herbert D. Maxwell.

Sumner Sewall Sagadahoc Wildlife Conservation Movement Maine Cosmopolitan Garden Club Carroll A. Deering R. D. Perry Brunswick Richard Quick M. B. Cushing Herbert D. Maxwell Boothbay Harbor Henry W. Butler Daniel T. Dougherty Alice F. Johnson

Miss Florence A Lee Named To Teach Music At Maine Summer Session

Miss Florence A Lee of West Chester State Normal School was chosen to teach school music courses at the University of Maine Summer session. The announcement came Saturday from Dr Roy M Peterson director of the program.

Florence A. Lee West Chester Pennsylvania State Normal School University of Maine Roy M. Peterson

Maine Farmers Receive 347000 in Conservation Payments

The Agricultural Adjustment Administration reports Maine conservation payments totaling 347,056 up to November 30, 1937, with national payments at 398,230,333 including administrative costs. County figures in Maine list Cumberland, Androscoggin, Kennebec, Penobscot, and other counties with several thousand dollars each, totaling 337,311.21 for the state.

The Agricultural Adjustment Administration Maine Cumberland Iangock Vernon Tral Es Llex News Pte Sagadahoc Seaies Waldeseyee OFM Ots, Nota Opto Pion Pontore

Winter Sports Queen to Represent Maine at Festival

Miss Adeline Hedrich of Presque Isle sails from Maine with her mother to St. Petersburg Florida for the annual Festival of States. The Maine Development Commission says the program is full with ceremonies, parades and official duties as she represents Maine on the Maine float and attends all events. Hedrich is hosted by city officials, the Lion's Club and state dignitaries including Mayor Vernon Agee. She also acts as a goodwill ambassador delivering Maine foods to officials.

Adeline Hedrich Presque Isle Maine St. Petersburg Fla Maine Development Commission Aroostook Augusta Hedrich Capitol City Portland Boston Oscar Maxwell Orient Florida Maine Club Vernon Agee Lion’s Club St. Pete Agee Lewis O. Barrows

DOYLE-TROOP WEDDING SUNDAY AFTERNOON

Miss Phyllis Ann Troop daughter of John and the late Mrs Troop of Pitts ton and Merton G Doyle son of Mr and Mrs Archie E Doyle of Bath were married Sunday afternoon at one at the home of her father by Rev Zebedee Andrews of Randolph The couple used a single ring ceremony A cousin Miss Betty Blaney of Augusta was brides maid and Lowell Larrabee of Bath was best man The bride wore a luggage tan suit with gardenia corsage The brides maid wore aqua gown and sweet pea corsage The groom gave a gold cigarette case to the best man A reception followed with refreshments Later Mrs Doyle who is a Gardiner High School graduate and book keeper at Steeves Market was noted as a Club Garrett member Doyle attended Morse High School and worked for Portland Evening News The couple will reside at 15 Mechanic Street Portland after a wedding trip through the White Mountains.

Phyllis Ann Troop John Doyle Gardiner High School

Classified Rates and Submission Deadline Notice

The notice outlines price terms for classified ads with 25 words for the first insertion and 35 cents, then 20 cents for each subsequent insertion. It instructs that copy must reach the office by noon on Wednesdays for publication.

Farm and City Property Listings Reach Fred B Reed Co

To buy or sell farm and city share property contact Fred B Reed Co manager ef E Wallace at 93 Front Street Bath. Telephone 514 W. Listings available through Fred B Reed Co for local real estate needs.

Fred B. Reed Co Ef E. Wallace Front Street Bath

Bowdoinham Spotty Savings Bond Sales Highlight Year

Bowdoinham post office reports 937.50 in savings bonds sold from September 1936 to September 1937, 18.75 at the office and 918.75 by mail orders, ranking 19th of about 100 fourth class offices. Senior class of Coombs High School raised over 10 at a lunch and card party at the community house directed by Mrs. George Hamilton.

Bowdoinham Poost United States Savings Coombs High School George Hamilton William Rogge Frank Siegars C. O. Purinton John Merrill Elmer Jordan Washington Carrie Merrill Belfast Frank Thorne Walter Adams Gorham N. H Pleasant Street Bill Valentine Spear Sedgley Richmond Augusta Y.M.C. A Sedgley Hamilton House Margaret Hamilton William Hamilton Humphrey Hamilton Dorchester Mass David Andrews Alfred Felsch East Weymouth Wallace Hunter Mary Webber Eastern Star Sisterhood Aid Knights’ Hall Leonard Bishop South Portland Harold Cheney Methodist Ladies’ Aid Roger Robinson Miranda Meserve Brunswick Clifford Smalley Inza South Lyndeboro Smalley Vernon Little George Hackett Marjorie Page R. N George Cutler Portland Frank Webber Merry Meeting Grange Central Maine Power Co Allan Naugler Dixie Mae Maurice Ware Bert Coombs Norman Curtis Harold Frank Currier Main Street

Silk flag dedication at Merrymeeting Grange Bowdoinham

At Bowdoinham Merrymeeting Grange, a new silk flag was dedicated. Mrs. Howard Moody presented the flag, Rev. John N. Palmer gave a dedicatory prayer, and Master Chester F. Hobart accepted it. Committee members included Mrs. R. E. Ferguson, Mrs. Moody, and Charles R. Berry, with details on fund-raising shared. During the lecturer hour, the public viewed Central Maine Power Co.'s talking pictures on electricity use in the home.

Merrymeeting Grange Bowdoinham Howard Moody John N. Palmer Chester F. Hobart R. E. Ferguson Charles R. Berry Central Maine Power Co

Bowdoinham Man Hurts Hand At Sawmill Accident

Frank P. Webber aged 60 suffered a severe injury when his gloved hand was caught in sawmill machinery owned by George Hackett. His middle finger was mangled and amputated after transfer to Dr. E. F. Pratt in Richmond.

Frank P. Webber George Hackett E. F. Pratt Richmond

Pine Cone Troop Meeting At Winter Street Church

Pine Cone Troop met Monday at Winter Street church with Mrs Harold J Rubin in charge. A code class for advanced pupils followed led by Miss Patricia Sewall, junior lieutenant, and Miss Alice Darrah instructed the compass class. At 5 30 p m classes closed and games were played. A good night circle closed the meeting.

Pine Cone Winter Street Harold J. Rubin Patricia Sewall Alice Darrah

Dromore 4-H Club Holds Toast and Garden Talk

The Mountain Laurel 4-H club met at Dromore grange hall on Saturday. Girls explored making and serving different kinds of toast while the boys, under their leader, discussed gardening.

Mountain Laurel 4-H Club Dromore Grange Hall

Sanctuary plan for Merrymeeting Bay called a joke

Bath judge and longtime sportsman Recorder Gardiner R. Deering dismisses the National Committee on Conservation proposal to spend 100000 on Merrymeeting Bay as a sanctuary for migratory ducks. He argues the bay cannot support breeding ducks due to tides and currents and warns Maine sportsmen will oppose losing duck hunting rights.

Merrymeeting Bay Gardiner R. Deering Bath Maine Recorder Deering National Committee On Conservation Congress Mr. Deering

Mrs Sewall and Dorothy Hector Headed to Vacation

Mrs William D Sewall and her granddaughter Miss Dorothy Hector of Kendall Hall school departed Tuesday afternoon for a two weeks vacation in Boston and New York.

William D. Sewall Dorothy Hector Kendall Hall School Boston New York

Local Notes Highlight Visits and Family News

Mrs. Edward Cooke travels to Portland to visit sister Mrs. Charles Cooke on Willow street. Mrs. Chester W. Clement returns from treatment in Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. Mrs. Charles W. Shaughnessy undergoes major surgery at Bath Memorial hospital and rests well. Sherman Clark of Portland, formerly from this city, visits his father Allen Clark in the Perkins home on Upper Washington Street. Birth announced for daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Harold S. Ham of Auburn at Central Maine General Hospital. Mrs. Ham formerly Elizabeth Milton of this city. Mrs. Dora L. Howard, injured in a crash over a year ago, rides again on crutches and progresses. Mrs. Clara Darling will return home Friday. Mrs. Howard to spend summer at Five Islands cottage. Women’s Auxiliary of T. W. Hyde Camp hosts a miscellaneous shower at G A R hall for Mrs. Morris E. Warner nee Frances L. Miller, with linen gifts and social hour.

Edward Cooke Willow Street Portland Charles Cooke Chester W. Clement Liberty Street Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary Charles W. Shaughnessy Cobb Road Bath Memorial Hospital Sherman Clark New Hampshire Allen Clark H. Dorman Perkins Upper Washington Street Harold S. Ham Auburn Central Maine General Hospital Clara Darling South Street

Also Mentioned on This Page

Senter’s, Inc Peter Pumpkin” Baby Shoes Queen Esther Lodge David S. Cogan William W. Dennison Isadore Singer George A. Churchill Paul Boudreau Alfreda Dolittle Miss Eaton Lucy Watkins Lizzie Pike Louis M. Silverman Jacob Smith Francis Mr. Wold Rose Field Wold Lenfest Steen Mr. Gordon Boudrea Music-Drama Club Brewster G. Sedgwick Optometrist Arthur Allen Bath Trust Morse Dromore CLUB Center Street Deering Bath Municipal Court T. W. Hyde Camp Sons of Union Veterans G. A. R. Hall Morris E. Warner Frances L. Miller Opera House Robert Taylor Oxford Boris Karloff Bob Burns Jack Oakie Radio City Girl OF the Golden West William Powell Annabelle
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