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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1938
Page
3
In a detailed review of Maine WPA relief from 1935 to October 1937, Administrator John C Fitzgerald highlights major gains including 36 public buildings, 85 improvements, 136 miles of new roads, and 995 miles repaired. Peak employment reached 10,054 in December 1935, with rolls fluctuating through 1936 and 1937.
Mrs Ralph W Bragg entertained her contract club with a luncheon at her North street home on Tuesday, hosting friends in a social gathering that day.
Miss Hortense Welch home demonstration agent received a surprise farewell at a Dromore Farm Bureau all day meeting held in Dromore grange hall. 26 members and friends greeted her after a pink white decor guided by May baskets. A dinner followed with roast chicken and trimmings. Welch was given $10 for Pierre crystal glass and additional funds from former members. The group voted to obtain a utility wagon for serving time and to assist 4 H emblem work. A May 18 meeting plan was announced led by Carolyn Wing with Supt Grace Baker and Anna Derwent handling dinner. Former members present included Elizabeth Mayo Vivian Brown Helen Lee Florence Morse Gertrude Small Ann Deering Elizabeth Deering.
Mrs. Fred H Cary and her sister Mrs Apkin L Pinson report two feeding boards at East Brunswick home drawing a remarkable variety of birds this spring. Red headed woodpeckers, black and white woodpeckers, chickadees, bluebirds and white breasted swallows nest near the dwelling. Orioles, whippoorwills, robins and multiple sparrow species are present. barn nests exceed 100 in number.
Mrs Elmer C Lufkin returns to 70 High street Saturday after visiting sister in Quincy Mass over three months. Mrs Leon Pennell comes home from visit with sister Mrs George Dennison of Freeport hindered by rheumatic fever. Squaw club meets with Mrs John G Morse hostess. Fishing from the causeway brings amusement. white perch and small bass reported. Sherman Morse returns to Bear Mountain duties after wintering with Mrs Morse in Winnegance. Morse employed at Bath Iron Works. Fair view Cemetery annual meeting calls for volunteers to rake grounds. Charles T Small Jr presides with Small reelected president Edith Haggett secretary and Charles Preble treasurer. Miss Ruth Dale hosts at Dale home 938 Middle street. cards and tea. Barbara Ross pours.
Bath and nearby towns saw a steady stream of visitors and local activity at Popham Beach and environs. Residents like Mr and Mrs Christopher Marr and Mrs Ethel Osgood were among those noted in Bath Lewiston and East Boothbay visits, while weather brought a northeast gale that washed driftwood ashore and tested bulkheads along the river beach. Local figures also appeared in court in Wiscasset and weekend trips to nearby towns were common among residents and visitors.
Summer home stays in Phippsburg as Augusta residents visit Meadowbrook and Parker Head. 4-H club meeting led by Miss Carol McCourt with 12 attendees. bean guessing won by Gilbert Woodman Jr. field day planned in June. Grange reports include Neighbor's Night at Enterprise grange and Pomona planning May 25. Numerous visits from residents to Bath, Lewiston, and Kittery, plus a noted writer Reginald Wright Kauffman arriving at Sebasco Estates.
The North Center Parent Teacher Association elected new officers: Mrs. Daniel H. Matter as president, Mrs. Louis A. Dole as vice president, Mrs. Marius H. Page as treasurer, and Mrs. Bird A. Shellenbarger as secretary. The group approved plans to raise funds, discussed children's matinees, and reviewed a successful dental clinic project funded partly by the state.
John Skelton of Bath was named to Bates College senior honor list honored cum laude for his honors thesis work. Skelton, a chemistry major, is the son of William L. Skelton and his Bath addresses and serves in Bath Trust Co. and Board of Education leadership roles.
Mr and Mrs Dean Farnham of Waterville returned Monday after a weekend visit with their daughter Mrs Charles Doyle of Brunswick Road.
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