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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1938

Page

6

Augusta Hallowell History Guide Coming to Maine Bookstands

Augusta Hallowell on the Kennebec will be the first in a Maine city history guide series by the Federal Writers' Project of the WPA. The volume, sponsored by the Augusta Hallowell Chamber of Commerce, will include chapters on Augusta Hallowell today the Kennebec river points of interest and scenic drives and Ways and Tales. It is part of a broader plan to publish about 300 books totaling around 20 million words with extensive research across architecture history folklore industry and transportation.

Maine Augusta-Hallowell Kennebec Federal Writers’ Project Works Progress Administration Augusta Augusta-Hallowell Chamber of Commerce Kennebec Journal East Federal Writers Project R. Richard Ellingwood

Winnegance Couples Wed as Cushing's Daughter Ties Knot

Winnegance residents congratulate C. Burleigh Williams and his bride Leonice Cushing daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter P Cushing of Phippsburg on their wedding last Tuesday conducted by Rev David L Wilson of Central church Bath Williams son of Harry B Williams also runs a plumbing business with his father Squaw club met Friday evening with Mrs Edgar W Oliver Next Friday the club will meet with Mrs Sherman L Morse Several new boats arrive for the Kennebec striped bass season opening Mr and Mrs Charles E Hewitt Jr of Winnegance hosted the final club card night before summer recess

C. Burleigh Williams Leonice Cushing Walter P. Cushing Phippsburg David L. Wilson Central Church Bath Williams Harry B. Williams Squaw Club Edgar W. Oliver Sherman L. Morse Kennebec Charles E. Hewitt Jr Winneganee

Civil Service Exam Open for Student Nurse Post

The United States Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive exam for the Student Nurse position at St. Elizabeth's Hospital Training School for Nurses in Washington D C. Applicants must be high school graduates, or seniors awaiting graduation, aged 18 to under 30 on closing date. full details from M H Douglas, Secretary, U S Civil Service Board of Examiners, Washington D C.

United States Civil Service Commission St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Washington, D. C M. H. Douglas U. S. Civil Service Board of Examiners

Bowdoin College Notes and Upcoming Events

Sir Herbert Grierson of Edinburgh will speak in Memorial hall Thursday night at 8 15 on The Movement of Poetry in My Time. A United States Lawn Tennis association screening will be shown Friday night at 7 30 under the Faculty-Student union in Memorial Hall. Rev George A Trowbridge of All Angels church New York City will preach Sunday at five with Ave Maria sung by Bach Gounod assisted by Mrs Charles T Burnett. Major examinations start Monday May 9. Mrs William Hill and two sons from Naugatuck Conn arrived Saturday for a week with Mrs Hill’s parents on White street.

Herbert Grierson University of Edinburgh Memorial Hall United States Lawn Tennis Association George A. Trowbridge All Angels’ Church New York City Bach Gounod Charles T. Burnett

Local Social Notes From Phippsburg Area

Mrs Lyman Barbour recently sister to Mrs Kenneth Bailey. Bailey family welcomed son David Hamilton Bailey. Weekend visitors include Carol and Ceres McCourt with sister Mrs Walter Rines in Portland. Various residents mentioned: repairs on Thompson house Small Point road Edward Dyer. Cushman guests South Portland. Leavitt family visits. Marie Simpson improving under Dr Joseph I Smith care. Several local visits to Bath Woolwich and Sebasco Estates. Center school improvements include see saw swings bird houses removal of bushes. students listed as punctual.

Lyman Barbour Kenneth Bailey Freeport Baileys David Hamilton Bailey Carol Ceres McCourt Walter Rines Portland Edward Dyer Thompson House Small Point Road Sylvester Cushman South Portland Ruth Skillings Sebasco Cora Leavitt Mildred Frank P. Leavitt Marie Simpson Frank Leavitt Joseph I. Smith Bath John Kelley Jessie Kelley Henry Carlton Woolwich Marjorie Gilmore Small Point Lloyd Kelley Chicago Campbell Farm Howard McDonald Augusta J. Harry Blaisdell James L. Morse Blaisdell Road T. C. Hughes Edward Bolton James E. Perry Center School Susie C. Barbour Jane Baker Carol McCourt Bertha Doughty Dorothy Davis Abbie F. Minott Walter J. McCourt Annie Derwent Jennie Butler William B. Perry Gardiner D. Rogers Sally George C. Beals Nathan Cushman Sebasco Estates

Busy Monday in Municipal Court

Nine respondents faced Judge Arthur J. Dunton as the new police force led a busy session on charges including intoxication drunken driving vexing harassing and tormenting. One defendant was found guilty fined 100 plus costs 4.95 and appealed to Sagadahoc Superior Court. Others paid fines or received suspended sentences. A husband charged with vexing his ex-wife had case continued.

Arthur J. Dunton Sagadahoc Superior Court

Buick Sedan Theft Charge Stuns Parker Head Man

Larceny arrest follows theft of a Buick sedan from Cummings Motors Inc. in Lenni Wallace of Parker Head Phippsburg was jailed Tuesday noon by Officer Percy W. Kingsbury after being found aboard his motorboat near the old Eastern Steamship Co. wharf on Commercial Street. The Cadillac theft? No, the Buick was reported missing Sunday evening and found abandoned in nearby woods near his home.

Cummings Motors, Inc Lennie Wallace Parker Head Phippsburg Percy W. Kingsbury Kingsbury Wallace Old Eastern Steamship Co Commercial Street

Bath Men Attend Grand Lodge Dinner in Portland

Among about 300 attendees at the annual dinner of the Grand Masonic Lodge of Maine held at the Eastland hotel in Portland Monday evening were Bath men Chester H. McCabe worshipful master of Polar Star lodge Everett Pinkham and Carl Pinson of that lodge Right Worshipful Brother David E Rich Solar lodge a past district deputy grand master and Most Worshipful Past Grand Master David L Wilson.

Grand Masonic Lodge of Maine Eastland Hotel Portland Bath Chester H. McCabe Polar Star Lodge Everett Pinkham Carl Pinson David E. Rich Solar Lodge David L. Wilson

Bodwell Grange Sees Strong Attendance and Events

Bodwell Grange at Small Point reports a promising year with regular meetings drawing large attendance. A May ball occurred at the hall on Wednesday evening and a four act drama presentation is under consideration. Mrs. Mary C. Blethen, visiting Old Folks Home guests, returned from Brunswick and Topsham relatives.

Bodwell Grange Mary C. Blethen Brunswick Topsham

Maine Women Report Cancer Control Funds At Lewiston Meet

Incomplete reports totaling 14258.98 for Maine were announced at the annual meeting of the State Advisory Board of the Women’s Field Army, Maine Division, American Society for the Control of Cancer held at Central Maine General Hospital Lewiston. Mrs. Holt reported, Mrs. Wells was elected successor, Dr. Risley and Dr. Hiebert reelected to top posts, and a $600 share supported educational work to fight cancer through early diagnosis.

Edward H. Risley Waterville Joelle C. Hiebert Lewiston Field Army Ruth Skillings Holt Women's Field Army The American Society For the Control of Cancer

Rotary club trip to Labrador told with Halford talk

Bath Rotary members heard John H. Halford Jr. recount a Bowdoin student’s trip aboard the Gertrude Thebaud with Commander MacMillan last summer. The voyage from Gloucester to Labrador featured fog, icebergs, a drydocked moment at high tide, and icebound scenery with polar bears.

Bath Gloucester Maine New Foundland Labrador Battle Harbor Hudson Straits North America Halford Hill P. K. Niven Brunswick Rotary Club

Birthday Party Given Mrs Chester Totman

A Saturday birthday celebration was hosted by Mr and Mrs Chester Totman at 195 High Street for Mrs Totman. Guests enjoyed games and refreshments. Out of town attendees included Captain and Mrs Charles Dexter and several local residents attended.

Chester Totman High Street Totman Charles Dexter Louis Doughty Stanley Baker Clifton Wilson Leo Murray Bailey's Island Myrtle Wilson

Club Garret Notes Celebrates Mrs Sherman’s Shower

Mrs Paul H Sherman nee Mary Eleanor Mullaney was honored with a shower Thursday evening at Club Garret. She received linens, dishes, ash trays and cigarette boxes as gifts. A committee for the Garrret-Colonial club dance at Columbian hall was selected including Mrs Helen Toothaker Miss Jeannette Shackford Miss Netta Briggs Mrs Catharine Le Gard and Miss Beatrice Duprey.

Paul H. Sherman Mary Eleanor Mullaney Club Garret Columbian Hall Garret Helen Toothaker Jeannette F. Shackford Netta S. Briggs Catharine Legard Beatrice E. Duprey

Popham Beach social notes recall many visitors

A long list of Bath Lewiston and Portland residents visit cottages and return from trips. Capt Walter Sprague and Elisha Bridges are among those mentioned with returns from hospitals and vacations. Several families including Oliver Stacey Spinney and Bridges are noted for weekend and Sunday visits, with comments on school absences due to colds.

Annie Oliver Stacey St. Petersburg Fla Walter Sprague Marine Hospital Portland Fred Osgood Auburn Roland Sudds L. G. Gaton Lewiston Waldo Weston Friends of Bath Chester McCabe Donald Small Erma Huntley Debra Muriel Clarence Perkins Norman Stanley Arline Virginia Phillip Lawrence Wyman Madelyn Bridges Capt Llewellyn J. Oliver Blanchard Crowley North Yarmouth Academy Elizabeth Oliver Howard Spinney Popham Road Page Wyman Horace Bickford Lisbon Falls Mel Bickford Annie O. Stacey J. Franklin Brown George Pheiffer Worcester Mass Pheiffer Elisha Bridges Coast Guard Boston Roscoe Shaw Freda Greenlaw and Sons Leslie and Leroy Marguerite McNulty Fred Haminston Camden Ernest Oliver Walter Williams West Georgetown G. E. McNulty Allan Upton Richard Dickenson Louis Upton Phillip Upton U. S

Second Attempt to Organize Bath Iron Works Workers

The American Federation of Labor plans a 7 30 p m mass meeting at Arcade hall Bath to unionize about 1900 Bath Iron Works employees in the Metal Trades Department. Organizer Charles A Yunckert and possibly William A Calvin may attend open meetings, signaling a challenge to CIO efforts that claim near majority union support.

American Federation of Labor Bath Iron Works Corp Arcade Hall Charles A. Yunckert New York City A. F. of L Bath Metal Trades Department Union Yunckert William A. Calvin Washington, D. C Metal Trades Department Mr. Yunckert C. I O Bath Iron Works

Severe storms hit Greater Portland area with hail and lightning

Severe electrical storms, the first of the season, struck Friday afternoon in the Greater Portland area and across the state. Rain and hail were reported with lightning damage in South Portland, Westbrook, and near Megunticook Lake by Camden. Four other storms formed around Portland as a low temperature and east wind created unusual conditions, per the Weather Bureau.

Portland South Portland Westbrook Megunticook Lake Camden Weather Bureau

Real estate transfers noted in Sagadahoc Registry of Deeds

April transfer activity shows numerous land and building deals across Sagadahoc towns including Bath Bowdoinham Topsham Richmond and Woolwich with multiple buyers sellers and street locations such as Hinckley Front North and Park streets. Names include Kaler Burns King Rice Douglass and Ham among others.

Sagadahoc Bowdoin John A. Kaler Harold W. Travis Hinckley Street Cumberland Leanana Building Association Doris A. Berry Park Street Corrie H. Varney Sam Prawer Oak Street Samuel McElroy Theodore F. Burns Court Street Edna A. Stevens Homer M. Potter High Street Sherman A. Clark Ethel C. Parks Henry E. Palmer John H. Currier, Jr North Street Marion McKay Walter W. Davis Front Street Robert W. King Edward P. Rice Bath Street Highland Street Ella R. Legard Irwin J. Chapman School Street Arthur E. Alton Washington Street Harold L. Ham Winfield L. Ham T Union Street

Knights of Columbus Hold Communal Breakfast in Sedgwick

Sagadahoc Council Knights of Columbus hosted a Sunday morning communal breakfast at Hotel Sedgwick after the 7:30 Mass celebrated by Rev. Timothy C. Maney. Grand Knight Algernon L. Eastman gave grace. toastmaster Dominique J. Tardif spoke as State Deputy Joseph Z. Ouellette of Brunswick addressed the gathering.

Sagadahoc Knights of Columbus Sedgwick Timothy C. Maney Knights Algernon L. Eastman Dominique J. Tardif Joseph Z. Ouellette Brunswick James E. McLaughlin Algernon Eastman John M. Conley Henry M. Biggins James Milliken Stephen McPhee Melvin L. Comeau Paul J. Gurney

Hospital Point Buoy renamed Kennebec River Lighted Buoy 8

Supt H M Ingalls announces Hospital Point buoy 8 now a lighted buoy named Kennebec River Lighted Buoy 8. It flashes red every 2.5 seconds at 40 candle power, 12 feet above water, maintained May 1 to Dec 1.

H. M. Ingalls 1St Lighthouse District Hospital Point Kennebec River Sheepscot River Hendricks Head

Free Festival Rehearsals Led by Miss Kimball

Weekly joint rehearsals in preparation for the Federated Music clubs of Aroostook County free festival set for Friday June 3 at Caribou High School auditorium. Miss Alice A Kimball of Presque Isle directs the event, continuing the free annual celebrations started by the late Dr. William Rogers Chapman.

Federated Music Clubs Aroostook County Caribou High School Alice A. Kimball Presque Isle Aroostook William Rogers Chapman

Rambler's Rest cottage named Cedar Cove on Bay Point

Edgar Warren is building Rambler's Rest for Colleen Radley on Bay Point while neighbors and visitors frequent cottages along Georgetown and Kennebec Point. Local women are praised for road work despite harsh winter, with comments “More power to the women.”

Edgar Warren Coleen Radley Miss Howard Mrs. Warren Cedar Grove Cedar Cove Arthur Brown, Jr Wellesley Hills Mass Kennebec Point Georgetown Power Byron Clark Katherine Ann Byron, Jr Bay Point Perlie Chandler Maurice Burns Elizabeth Greenleaf Elizabeth Deering Frank LeClair Doris Frank P. Leidout Auburn Mary Campbell Herman A. Spinney Bath Carl Hentz Long Island Edna M. Coolidge The Birchwood Sherman Campbell Ryder Carroll Deering Harry Stone Earl Hagan Thomas Hagan, Jr Gray Aunt Lou

West Bath Grange Night Delights With Program and Dance

Nearly 100 attended West Bath grange Monday for an Arthur C. Lemont arranged program. Morse high School night is set for the 16th with Margaret Walsh chairing. A grange dance Friday night will be led by Arthur Crockett.

West Bath Grange Arthur C. Lemont Charles Genthner Morse High School Margaret Walsh the Grange Arthur Crockett Carver David S. Henderson Harold Freeman Edwin Haggett Minnie Smith Charles Berry Grange Beatrice Leavitt Hope Ward Barbara Freeman Barbara Walsh Bernice Sturtevant Mason Wright Charles Walsh William McGlinch Robert Pletz, Jr Edgar D. Leavitt Herbert Simpson Barbara Jenkins June Stover

First Pulpwood Arrives in Bath From St John NB

The season starts with about 225 cords arriving Tuesday morning in Bath on a diesel motor driven barge from St. John New Brunswick. Ocean Transport No. 24 Bar ge No. 8 carries 175 more cords expected within the week. Pejepscot Paper Co expects 10 000 to 12 000 cords to be delivered to its Kelley Spear shipyard terminal before season end, with barges making weekly round trips. The St John Tugboat Co holds the contract.

Bath St. John New Brunswick Ocean Transport No Pejepscot Paper Co Kelley, Spear Co St. John Tugboat Co

Fishermen Expected in Large Numbers at Bing ham Ponds

Seven ponds and lakes in the Bing ham region were clear on Thursday, including Lake Moxie Carry pond Wyman lake MacDougal pond Rowe pond Jewett pond and Clear pond. Quimby and Haley ponds opened Thursday signaling a promising fishing season in the Range ley region.

Bingham Lake Moxie Carry Pond Wyman Lake MacDougal Rowe Pond Jewett Pond Clear Pond Quimby Haley Rangeley

Westport Social Guests and Local Visitors

Mrs Etta V Lewis and John Stacey returned home after wintering with Mrs Ernest Colby in Ordway who is recovering from eye strain. Little Maizie Colby visits grandparents Charles and Bessie Colby. Miss Florence Gilmore and Miss Hazel Percy stay a week at Gilmore's home. Miss Nora Brewer returns home after accompanying her sister. Numerous neighbors and relatives visit or stay with families in Westport including the Jewetts, Dunns, Pratts, Harrimans, Greenleafs, Knights, and Colbys for weekends or vacations.

John Stacey Ernest Colby Ordway Cone Miss Gilmore Margaret Brewer Boothbay Harbor Edwin Cromwell Nora Brewer Mabel Eisner Connecticut Addie Tilton Belle Tilton South Portland the Cedars H. M. Jewett Brian M. Jewett John Harrison Colin Dunn Dorothy Dunn Bath Bessie Hasselman Arthur Pratt Auburn Philip Harriman Hamden Conn Harriman Farm Amos Greenleaf Greenleaf Homestead Melvin Knight Virginia Hyannis Mass Jonas Knight Charles Hanley Esther Hanley Belmont John J. Roche Watertown Verlie Greenleaf Shirley Apt Frank Greenleaf Charles E. Colby Sanford

Queen Esther Lodge Hosts District 10 Program

Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge served as hostess for District 10 at the I O O F hall. The afternoon and evening program featured noble grand Mrs. Pearl Reed, guests from Rebekah Assembly of Maine, demonstrations by lodge members, papers on the Auburn Home, and a degree ceremony for two new members. Over 100 guests attended the supper, with gifts exchanged for several officers and visitors.

Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge District 10 I.O.O.F. Hall Pearl Reed Martha Libby Portland Rebekah Assembly of Maine Jessie Colburn Bangor Margaret Peabody Richmond Assembly Virginia Holbrook Minia Floyd Noble Grand Colburn Queen Esther Evening Star Lodge Brunswick Auburn Inez Crosby Camden Henry Chamberlin Vesper Rebekah Lodge Round Pond St. Petersburg Fla Westley Webber Mina Floyd Annette Pinkham Noble Floyd Harriett Bunker Lillian Rice Pauline Gilpatrick Beulah Lodge Harriett Huggard Eva Atwood Georgie Pierce Nellie Dowling Wiscasset May Ward Dorothy Milliken Charlotte Heald Nealie Stover Shirley Mank Margaret Yates Jennie Farrin Lena Shepard Rose Jean Elizabeth McCabe

Surprise bridal shower for Margery Lemont and Frank Sylvester Jr

A bridal shower was hosted Tuesday evening at Mrs. Frederick P. Moffatt’s home for Margery Lemont and Frank Sylvester Jr. Guests included Miss Mary McCabe and several McCabe siblings, Miss Lillian Clark, Miss Estelle McCabe, Miss Abby McCabe, Miss Frances Lemont, Mrs. Harold S. Walker, and others. The event celebrated their upcoming marriage with gifts and special dishes.

Frederick P. Moffatt Margery Lemont Frank Sylvester Jr Lemont Miss Lemont Mr. Sylvester Mary McCabe Lillian Clark Estelle McCabe Abby McCabe Frances, Lemont Harold S. Walker Ok F Dana Ruth Louise “Ik Julia Paisley Isabelle Nedy Silas E. Plant Howard Tobey Edward McCabe, Jr John A. Clark, Jr Rey. Prederick P. Moffatt

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Civil Service Examination Bowdoin College Notes William Hill Naugatuck, Conn John H. Halford, Jr Bowdoin College Far North CLUB Popham Beach Federation of Labor Arrowsie Maurice B. Shea Rosa D Shea Bowdoinham Benjamin B. Douglass Alton G. Leonard J. W. Andrews Louise T. Howard Merline Thompson Jennie A. Harley Helen May Thibodeau Alice R. Powers Madeline D. Shaw Thomas R. Huston James Chambers Jeannie W. Merritt William W. Thompson Cora J. Averill Gladys J. Averill Topsham Ardella Lewis W. West Land Fred Hirst Anna M Seegar Et al Joseph Charles Footer Ida M. Stewart Elizabeth M. Ryan Dorothy M. Moison Hotel Sedgwick Westport Queen Esther Lodge Odd Fellows’ Hall
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