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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1938

Page

4

Local notices in Wiscasset life and events

Community notes record births marriages obituaries and civic happenings from Wiscasset including Mrs Eisner Breedon birth in Elizabeth street social visits Portland Boston and New York trips Mr and Mrs Crosby hosts at their home and a town concert with Hansel and Gretel cast and Eastern Star officers Night details plus school programs and alumni meetings in late spring events in 1918 era law and church groups reported with names and places across the region

Morse at West Bath Grange Observed on Monday

Morse High night highlighted by the West Bath grange meeting Monday evening. John E. Madden, Morse High coach, spoke on post graduate study as students and faculty listened to a program featuring the Swingsters, solos, tableaux, and a May ball announcement.

Morse West Bath Grange Morse High John E. Madden Morse High School Carver Phyllis Sandelin Hugo Sandelin Barbara B. Preeman Ernest Snow, Jr Leon Genthner Grace Waterman Jady Pletts Dorothy Waterman Ceres Lida Nadeau Pomona Barbara Walsh Plora Marcella Lozier Herbert Cavanaugh Ss. W. Murray The Swingsters Anna May Mayatt Robert Sutherland Nellie Booker

Remarkable Safe Driver Heads Bath Bus Service

Region G Haines on Union Street drives for Bath Bus Service which finished its best year of operation this week. He covers about 1435 miles weekly and around 60 000 miles yearly with no accidents. Haines is married with five children and previously worked for Deyie's Express owned by Charles B. Deyle.

Charles B. Deyle Bath

Pine Tree Circle Observes Anniversary in Banquet Night

Four charter members joined 19 attendees at the 33rd anniversary of Pine Tree Circle of P. of A. A banquet at Hotel Sedgwick featured a roast chicken menu with home made rolls and desserts. Prizes were awarded in bridge and whist, including firsts to Mrs. Alice Burriss and Mrs. Thomas Malia, with a deer prize for Mrs. Alice Burgess.

Pine Tree Circle C. of P. of A Hotel Sedgwick Jennie Farrin Ethel Parshley Etta Gallant Johanna Cavanaugh P. M. Olm Kennebec Alice Burriss Frank Farrin Catherine Burgess George Parshley Low Thomas Malia Annie Wilson Low Alice Burgess Alice Rideout

Pindlen Named Chair Of Fort Fairfield Potato Contest Committee

George Pindlen of Fort Fairfield is named chairman of the committee organizing the second annual international potato picking contest to be held in Fort Fairfield next Fall. The appointment came via notice to Mr. Pindlen from Earle Doucette, publicity director of the Maine Development Commission.

George P. Pindlen Fort Fairfield Mr. Findlen Earle Doucette Maine Development Commission

West Bath Social Notes From Sagadahoc County

Mrs J Everett Mayo attends the Sagadahoc County W C T U convention at the First Baptist church in Bath. Numerous local residents and visitors are listed with weekend stays, family visits, and cottage openings. Barbara King marks her thirteenth birthday with friends and treats.

J. Everett Mayo Sagadahoc County First Baptist Church Bath Courtney E. Stover Joseph W. Larrabee Augusta Edwin W. Haggett James B._ Lemont Lincoln Williams Edward Jenks Portland Fred W. Larrabee Ransom Sawyer Kezar Falls Miles Purington William McHern New York Ada Benson Harpswell A. B. Snow W. H. Charlesworth Donald Worcester Mass Ernest E. Williams Robert B. Metcalf South Boston Edwin Woods Somerville Campbell's Pond Richard Young Richard, Jr Joan Ernest Rose Ralph Kenney John Lynn Kenney Earl Pike Boston Bernard Pratt Bernard, Jr Sabine John Pooler Waterville Eugenie Chamberlain Edward Kenney Humphrey A. Owen Wilbert Dana Small Charles T. Small Charles H. Bates Barbara King

Musical Program at South End P T A

Mrs Alfred E Carpenter chaired a short South End P T A meeting. A public card party was approved for May 26. Margaret Mackinnon directed a Bath schools music program featuring The Bugle Boy, Spring is Coming, Echo duet, Wild Roses, San Salvadore, Birds in the Branches, Billy Boy duet, and an orchestra selection.

Alfred E. Carpenter South End P. T.A Arthur Bowker Margaret Mackinnon Bath Bath Schools Mozart Miss Wright Mitchell School Schuman Billy Maxine Tinney Hayden San Salvadore Mary Betty Hopkins Madge Armstrong Virginia Bowker Kenneth Drake Harry McNeil Hilton Libby Billy Boy White Bély Horace Morse

Legionnaires Plan Memorial Day Activities at Post Meeting

At the Roland Smith post American Legion meeting plans were outlined for Memorial Day. Legion markers will be placed on veterans graves who were Legion members, with relatives to notify the post about deaths and burial and marker requests. Gardiner Rogers announced a Dutch supper and smoker for members next Tuesday evening May 24, final plans for the Waterville State convention in June will be given, and Commander Hart said the post will take second position in the parade due to increased membership.

Roland Smith American Legion John Williams Legion Bath Gardiner Rogers Waterville Hart

Bryants Pond Farmer Fashions Twin Ayreshire Oxen

Lester Felt, aiming to outdo Paul Bunyan, bought a pair of May 4 Ayreshire twins from a University stock to keep them as a matched pair on his father's Bryant Pond farm, instead of seeing them sold off.

Paul Bunyan Babe Lester Paul Bryant Pond

Bay Point social notes show visitors and plans

Bay Point residents and guests mingle on a sunny weekend. Beatrice Avery recovers from surgery in Bath. The town notes Fourth of July plans on First Beach and local committees to be named. Central Maine Power wiring Bay Point cottages progresses with pole placement and blasting. Numerous visits, blasts, and cottage activity fill the weekend.

Edward Payne Phippsburg Herbert Lermond Jean Dorothy Oliver Bay Point Herman A. Spinney Stephen Etnier Gilbert Head Herman Spinney Sheriff Messenger Louise Howard Bath Beatrice Avery Beatrice First Beach Henry Lowell University of Maine Carroll Deering Stephanie Etmers Kennebec Harpswell Charles Mains Georgetown Edward Coombs Lou William Adams Carl Hentz the Willows Rachel Webster Kennebec Point Mildred Winship Mary Stevenson Ruth Bass Wellesley Hills Mass Eleanor Main Five Islands Edgar Warren Cedar Cove Coleen Radley Clyde Pinkham E. D. Graham Jamaica Plains Gray Rocks James Graham Tufts College Tufts James Edgewater Central Maine Power Co Gove Harry W. Crosman Hank Lawrence Woolwich A. Spinney Sherman Campbell Rose Wright

Brunswick Bath Concert Association Announces Winter Series

The Brunswick and Bath Concert Association completed its membership drive yielding 429 adult memberships and about 130 children's tickets. The first concert on Oct 13 features the Don Cossacks with two more acts planned: Trudi Schoop and Ruth Posselt. All concerts occur in Brunswick High School auditorium and are for members only.

Brunswick and Bath Concert Association Bath Don Cossacks Trudi Schoop Comic Ballet Ruth Posselt Boston Symphony Orchestra

Engagement announced for Helen Rowe and Francis Bacon

Mr and Mrs Lermond H Rowe of Five Islands announce the engagement of their daughter Helen Margaret to Francis Howard Bacon of South Sudbury Massachusetts Miss Rowe is a student of North Yarmouth Academy Class of 38 Mr Bacon is the son of Mr and Mrs Howard Bacon and a graduate of Sudbury High School Class of 31

Lermond H. Rowe Five Islands Helen Margaret Francis Howard Bacon South Sudbury Mass Miss Rowe North Yarmouth Academy Mr. Bacon Howard Bacon Sudbury High School

Woolwich Plugs Largest Septic Tank at Frank Bailey Farm

The Woolwich item details the installation of the largest septic tank at Frank Bailey Farm with cement usage and a one afternoon pour. It notes Bailey’s decision for a permanent concrete system to solve sewage needs with minimal future attention. The report also covers local events, church services, school plans, visits, and community notices from Woolwich and nearby areas.

Frank Bailey Woolwich Bailey Woolwich Union Day’s Ferry Nequasset Sagadahoc Ferry Bradford Farnham Wellesley Mass George Farnham Albert Humphrey Cromwell Montsweag Maxine Walker Swampscott Arthur J. McKeand Canton Women’s Republican Club House of Representatives Augusta Clara M. Reed Albion Corliss Henry Dubar Frank J. Walker Arthur McKeand Blaine Albert Richards Bath Day's Ferry Fred Rice Boston Good Will Club Sebenon Hall Charles Haley Harriett Potter Bradford Belanger Gersham Trott North Woolwich Lewiston Hospital Nequasset Stream Cheerio Club Jud Soule Anna Soule Sebanon Carl Longfellow Laconia N. H New England Tel. & Tel. Co Loring Mayberry Belmont Oliver Clarence Getchell Margaret Brown Pauline Thelma Strout Phyllis Adams Betty Nostall Alice Presley Virginia Reese Cameron Alberta DeLong Virginia Dow George Conway Norma Hunnewell Shirley Hunnewell June Oliver Robert Oliver Roberta Oliver

Mayor Proclaims Buddy Poppy Days in Bath

The mayor proclaims Buddy Poppy Days urging sales as a civic duty. Mary Armanda Cormier was born May 3 at Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph W. Cormier of 1063 High Street.

Amd Carl Bowd Gomeeies Stet Elizabeth Eisner Breedon Wetocsdisy At Wert Benjamoin Webber Webbers Tawer Soc Moe Pears Lecmond Thomas Mary Hotcom Federal Street Isteer Breckium N.Y Marguere Hal Bel Sherman Beals Robert de Woite Bostem Lord Portland Grane Sherman Porthen Joseph P Toeker Joserpoame Turker Pease Wn Alen Sumezey Gwests Sammon D. Crosby Wake G. Chae Boston Het Piye Ale Dodge Brum Wick Boothing Harbor Road Mas Aice Tayior Taylor George Bess Mix Mary Hobson Washington Hodes Ares Bath Wednnesday Carl Bouter Mary Sumzon Eviz Bocam Buddy Buddy Popies Donald N. Small Mary Armanda Joseph W. Cormier High Street Memorial Hospital

Westport Social Weekend Notes and Visitors

Westport highlights include L H Ford of Whitefield visiting Brian Jewett and H M Jewett's Center home. Ann Louise Jewett returned for a weekend with grandparents. A surprise party for Mrs. Mary Greenleaf featured games music and refreshments. Many locals plus out of town guests from Boothbay Harbor Augusta Winchester and Fort Williams appear in weekend gatherings.

L. H. Ford Whitefield Brian Jewett H. M. Jewett Ann Louise Mary Greenleaf Greenleaf Jonas Knight Fred Greenleaf Frank Walter Greenleaf Amos Knight Edwin Cromwell Myrna Alfred Janice Nora Brewer Wallace Beaton Earl Richardson Robert Greenleaf Mary Jane Albert Greenleaf Boothbay Harbor Augusta Doris Higgins Yeaton Gardiner George Pierce Winchester Mass Dow Cottage Winfield Clifford Vergill Johnson South Carolina Fort Williams Portland Harbor Ethel Higgins Carl Hodgdon Auburn Hodgdon George Knight Medford Mabel Knight Ray Dolloff

Westport Cottage Destroyed by Fire on Island

San Souci, a summer home of Miss Eva Beaudet at Westport, was totally destroyed by fire late Saturday afternoon after the occupants had left to fetch a neighbor. Firefighters arrived quickly, aided by a southeast wind that threatened a garage roof, and the blaze is believed to stem from a defective chimney. The building, though insured, contained valuable items and was deemed one of the island’s prettiest cottages. Townspeople praise telephone operator Mrs Hall for her swift alarm that helped prevent a larger forest fire.

San Souci Eva Beaudet Westport Dewey Richardson Colin Dunn James Murray Hall

Sagadahoc Grange Officers Night At Bowdoin

Sagadahoc Grange at Bowdoin held an officers night with Master Dwight Adams and Overseer Llewellyn Freeman leading readings and a recital by Lloyd Skelton. Prizes went to Skelton and Adams as a pie social followed. Maine state highway police logged 102 April accidents, Chief Healy reported. court fines totalled 4306.04 with costs 1598.80 and motor vehicle registrations rose by 2360.80.

Sagadahoc Grange Bowdoin Dwight Adams Llewellyn Freeman Margaret Adams Lloyd Skelton Sam McGee Mattie Card Edwin Baker Nathan Doughty Ceres Alice Larrabee Flora Daisey Maine John W. Healy

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Stace Totel SB Coe Aseemers Tan Lowe J Nellie P Maz M Nathan Brown Som Aly Arthur Gartsn Hill Order of the Easyer Star Charis J DiPerri W.C. A Pree Street Ceceeiros Wiscasset Alumni Association Eyevesirg Ammus l Alummi Charles Stewall Mies Ruch Jones J. Bingdeer Samari J. Sewall Merce Wiscasset Village Hansel and Greel Red Men's Hall Lews Sai Dorothy Pitt Prances Plumscead Masmons Leavitt Ermess Grover Paul Hodgdon Marjore Holbrook Wilber A Nichols Belen Pere Geneva Sherman Michael Woiken Edward Wise Robert 4 Adams Thala Bailey Valera Bean Hocace MacManhan Richard Mann Bargare Merry Eline Mumsey Aurolyn Bones Mary Louie Soule Che Entertainment Che Hansel and Gretel Will Chen Peter Robert Bryant Gertrude Lcream Hochedon Hansel Raymond Hamim Ther Damgster Marjorie Grover Jean Bailey Sandmanno Pendleton Dawn Parry Dotle Marjorie Holbrook Merry Valeria Bean Rover Adams Michael Winteen Carlene Shea Marcia Angell Thelma Wrinzht Beatrice Morimteriude Orchestra Marianma Gris Giee Club Hazi Chiam Hazel Cores Clara Dow Marzett Grover Florence Hamlin Lorean Hodedon Elaine Monte Beulah Morrell Dorothia Morris Helen Peacody Dorothy Thompson Heller Lawson Ruth Dutcoma Marzare Beatrice Morris Thelma Wright Margaret Beane Dorochs Hobrook Marie Morris Einor Pomeros Jean Hutchins Joe NT & IV Gris Glee Ciub Bers’ Glee Club Moe Garrson Hill Order of the Eastern Star Zuest Grand Offaer P . M. Gererud McTeer German Hillehumer Casptec Gardiner P. G. P. Herr Scas Genesta Edna Waring Crystal Damas Colla Amr C Jewett Slitie Chai Mildred Synder Marion Gardiser Wiliam Hedlette Olive Branch Dresden Seniate Macron Pauline Nicgerson Damarentia Assiwale Wilam Jane Secretacy Msrile Huschinson Luter Blanchard Wellitia Waidohoo Louie Jewett Lake View Jefferson Saran B Snax Genesia Marsnat Jessie Houchette Olive Branmen Grace C. Pease Garrison Hill Adah Fannie Brooks Wiwurna Ruth Verna Scofield Esther Ruth French Marcha Mary Perry Electa Ruth Sutphen Warder Edna Lombard Winneranee Yarmouth, Sentinel Henning Storm Marion Anne Miete Norman H. Trafton Beatrice Dodge Mt. Pisgah Ernest E. Dunton Young People’s Degree Viola Adams Grace Cowley Helen Gorham_ Charlies E_ Cowley Prank B. Adams West Bath P.T.A Legionnaires Harry Stone Green Pastures Leeman Drake Popham Beach Capt Edgar Drake Birchwood Brunswick-Bath Concert Association Sagadahoc America Edward Clarence Plummer Henry W. Owen, Jr the Times CO Front Street Bath, Me Telephone
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