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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1937

Page

2

Sudden Highway Deaths Drive Large Share of 1936 Claims

A Weekly Underwriter survey shows 80,000 insured deaths within a year of policy issue in 1936, mostly from highway crashes. Two-thirds of claims occurred within three months of purchase, with double indemnity payouts yielding high returns and 40 to 49 year olds most affected. Over 40 million lost to lapses, as 48,000 policies lapsed within 12 months of death.

Maine Fire Patrol Quelled Near Mrs Towne Home

Selectman Ralph Edwards and Oxford volunteers rushed to the rear of Mrs Mary Towne to battle a brush fire that prompted a call about smoke. They found Daniel Ellsworth and Towne attempting to burn rubbish with kerosene, a dangerous act witnessed during a brief hold. Nearby remarks by Rev H Mortimer Gesner at the Augusta Kiwanis meeting reflected on work and play in daily life.

Ralph Edwards Oxford Mary Towne Edwards Mrs. Towne Daniel Ellsworth Ellsworth H Mortimer Gesner Augusta Kiwanis Club

Wiscasset Prize Speaking Contest and Local News Highlights

The Wiscasset academy hosted the Junior Prize Speaking Contest on Friday May 14 at the First Congregational church with Nina Brown winning first prize of 5 dollars for John Tells A Bedtime Story. Marion Grover and Eunice Lewis took second and third with prizes of 3 and 2 dollars. Bernard Merry earned the best boy speaker prize of 5 dollars, while the Womans Club funded the remaining prizes. A long program featured students reciting poems and performing songs as part of the event.

Wiscasset Academy First Congregational Church Wilbur F. Merrill Nina Brown John Marion Grover Eunice Lewis Bernard Merry God William McPhee Dorothy Reed Nitta Brown Forest Morris Verna Southard Marcia Bailey Verna Bailey Richard Dodge Edward Evans Frances Grover Ruth Leavitt Raymond Quinnam Betty Richardson Glaays Rines Geneva Shea Roland Tarbox Allan Weeks Holbrook Phyllis Bryant Ruth Dickinson Elaine Dow Grace Duton Parker Fowle Ruth Grover Kenneth Lincoln Maurice Lint Mildred Morris Brenda Raddin Joanina Evans Ruth Simonton Morse High Morse Wiscasset Wiscasset Grammar School Damariscotta Grammar School Katherine Ames Cars Memorial Hospital Caribou Alton E. Ames Lowell Town Laura Seavey Everett Jackson Sheepscot Road Bath Odd Fellows Odd Fellows Hall Lincoln Lodge Pejepscot Lodge Brunswick Arambec Lodge C. C. Blagdon Walter C. Leavitt Charles E. Conley Walter Simonton Mark Caton Noble Grand Arambec Frederick J. Smith Portland Earle L. Marston Auburn F. Edgar Douglas North Whitefield Grand Herald Frank H. Hutchins Evelyn Hutchins Donald Boyd Boothbay Harbor L. E. Bailey New Harbor Congregational Church Sweepscot Charles S. Sowder Charles Plumstead Bath Road Superior Court Lincoln County Herbert T. Powers Prand Wiliam G. Hodgkins Damariscotta Lincoln Hopkins New Castle Samuel B. Tipbetts Ass Winslow Nobletorp Wirl Join McKenzie Quincy Mass Harold Sumpter Boston Jame Carr Dresden Leonard Frank Robbins Julius Rundin Walter Stover Waldoboro Tareeny Ravmond Brewer Ayson Oswald Weeks el Hhraurd Murphy Boothbay Gottery Arthuy Mu Agha Wiiter EE

West Bath notes tied to Larrabee family and community

West Bath items show Trafton M Swain of York joining Mrs Swain at Larrabee s Grove amid family health concerns at Bath Memorial hospital. The West Bath Red Cross meeting closes for summer after quilting and sewing. a picnic is planned at a Bath area cottage with many locals attending.

Trafton M. Swain York Fred W. Larrabee Larrabee'’s Grove North Turner J. A. Fortin Larrabee’s Grove Damariscotta Charles R. Sims First Baptist Church, Bath West Bath Alfred B. Snow Trufant's Crossing John H. Perkins Harding Lannes Fuller Larrabee's Grove Glenys Mank Morse Woolwich Betty Rose Ernest Rose Rosedale W. T. Grant Co Bath Marian Rose New York Felt Tarrant School of Comptometry Fred J. Rose Rose Portland Fred Williams David Cape Elizabeth Foster's Point Lincoln Williams Harry Williams Marion Marion Williams Grange Hall South Harpswell Cottage William H. White J. Everett Mayo Llewellyn D. Rogers Harry E. Peterson Herbert Simpson Herbert Jr Brunswick Road Alice Walker Harry S. Wallace Owen E. Rogers North Bath Edwin W. Haggett William H. Holland Hugo F. Sandelin Courtney E. Stover Joyce Annie H. Trufant

Dartmouth Bowdoin Golf Match At Bath Country Club

With fair weather fans are expected at Bath Country Club on Saturday to watch Dartmouth and Bowdoin play a notable golf match. Bowdoin players know the course well from prior rounds, promising an engaging contest for spectators. The public may visit and use the dining room serving sandwiches and salads until Memorial Day. John G. C. Fitzgerald of Portland was in town on business.

Bath Country Club Dartmouth Bowdoin Bath

West Bath Grangers Present Fine Program

West Bath Grange hosted a Monday evening program directed by Charles W Walsh with 98 attendees including 16 visitors. The event featured vocal solos by Barbara Freeman and Harold Freeman, readings, sketches, a discussion on elder traits, and a closing quartet with harmonica solos.

West Bath Grange Charles W. Walsh Grange Hall Ralph P. Dunbar George R. Booker David S. Henderson The Grange Carver Washington Arthur C. Lemont Woolwich Grange West Bath Simon Simple Henry Rowland Barbara Freeman Harold E. Freeman Joseph O. Purdue Chester A. Plant Almena A. Jacques D. Wylie Lemont Purdue Walsh Weary Willie Plant Mr. Purdue Freeman E. Mason Wright Beatrice Rose Fred H. Cary Charles B. Doyle

Shower and Dinner Party Honoring Conley and Comeau

St Mary's choir hosted a Sunday shower and dinner at Hotel Sedgwick for Elizabeth A. Conley and George H. Comeau as they prepare for their May 9 wedding at St Mary's church. Twenty three guests attended. gifts included linen, china, and silver forks for Arline Thibeault.

Elizabeth A. Conley George H. Comeau St. Mary’s Choir Hotel Sedgwick St. Mary's Church Grace Cunningham Louis Allain Daniel J. Perry Reginald Cyr Henry M. Biggins Conley Arline Thibeault Andrew Lemoine, Jr Roland Breton Portsmouth N. H John Allain Timothy C. Mancy David P. Surrette Percy Scott Kathleen V. Leonard Yardley

Woolwich Pre School Clinic Planned for Next Friday

The Woolwich pre school clinic will be held at Sebenon hall Sagada hee Ferry Friday at 9 am with Dr Smith as attending physician assisted by nurse Ada McCarmell of Richmond and Hortense Welch home demonstration agent for Twin Counties Farm Bureau. Carrie Wing chairs with transport help from John Brown Frank Bailey and George Farnham. Registration overseen by Leverett Welch. The Nequasset Park Bureau and PTA sponsor this school round up for infants, preschoolers and school age children with mothers contacted. Children will be weighed measured and examined including teeth eyes and throats.

Woolwich Sebenon Hall Sagadahee Ferry Smith Ada McCarmell Richmond Hortense Welch Twin Counties Farm Bureau Carrie Wing John Brown Frank Bailey George Farnham Nequasset Park Bureau Parent- Teacher Association Wing James Nostall Percy Bailey Percy Marston John Gilmore Bar Dow Leverett Welch

Topsham Fair Premium Lists Issued Early for Exhibitors

From the office of E C Patten secretary the premium lists for Topsham Fair have already been issued. This early release helps exhibitors plan what to exhibit hatch chicks grow pigs and similar preparations making it convenient and timely for the season.

E. C. Patten

Woolwich Notes From Auburn and Surrounding Towns

Miss Ethelyn Marston of Auburn dies at home in North Woolwich. Local visitors include Maynard Tarr of Topsham and Mrs. Georgie Wheeler. Weekly church events feature Rand family in state conferences, a Palestine film, Sunday school planning, and youth leader gatherings. Local appointments, school exams, and club meetings complete a busy community bulletin.

Ethelyn Marston Auburn North Woolwich Maynard Tarr Topsham Robert Fry B. A. Bailey Nellie Savege Augusta Georgie Wheeler Arowsic Milton Carlton West Bath Willard J. Rand, Jr Wilson Wright Sanford Congregational Conference Gilbert Richardson Willard Rand Day's Ferry Rand Richardson Redondo Beach Calif Friends Maine George Farnham Fred Brown Federated Church Skowhegan Woolwich Union Mr. Rand James Gordon Gilkey Sagadahoc Ferry Palestine Ferry Bertha Reed Bath Catherine Maxine Bailey Montsweag George Gainsley Togus Roland Raynes Georgia Walker Jane Hazel Ferro Maxine Walker Boston Clara M. Reed Arthur Allen George Rice Rockland Arthur Plinette Bar Harbor Good Will Club James Nostall Sebenon Hall Woolwich Center Bowdoinham Baptist Ministers Association Harold Wooley Loring Sou

Five Dollar Prize Awarded at Morse High Graduate

The Morse high school girl graduate receives a five dollar prize for outstanding extra curricular activity as Dike P T A reports its nominations. Officers named include Miss Stella Dolloff president and Mrs Dominique Tardif vice president with a forthcoming June 1 supper. Local events note North End and Winneganee clubs profits and Marguerite Soule joining a Boston beauty salon. Leland Cunningham visits town after his grandmother Julia Bailey Cunningham's death.

Morse High Dike P. T. A John Atwood Daniel MacDonald Stella Adams Stella Dolloff Dominique Tardif Harold Conley Irving C. Varney Marguerite Soule Boston Madame Billier Front Street Soule Marguerite Rogers Bath Morse High School Leland Cunningham Julia Bailey Cunningham

Woolwich Mutual Fire Insurance Co Assets 1936

Woolwich Mutual Fire Insurance Co of Woolwich Maine reports assets as of December 31 1936 with cash in office and bank 186 80 and assessments unpaid 40 71.

Woolwich Mutual Fire Ins. CO Woolwich Maine

Simple Simon Simple Charms Woolwich Grangers Comedy Night

Woolwich Grange hall hosted a three act comedy Simple Simon Simple by Henry Rowland directed by Mrs. William Bradford. Reginald Stacy led witty performance with 175 in attendance and funds added to the grange treasury.

Woolwich Grange Hall Simon Simple Henry Rowland The Grange William Bradford Reginald Stacy Simon Thankful Barlow Thankful Cupid Elwood Sammy Hazel Hawkins Carolyn D. Wing Mrs. Simple Gertrude Gilmore Stella Frederic D. Gilmore Burnette L. Bailey Mabel Jack Minerva Ernest Getchell Dorothy Getchell Clayton Stinson Elwood Elkins Dorothea Bucksworth Elmer Albert Bailey Woodbury Bailey Clifton Leeman

Local bus service begins in Bath replacing 44 years of trolleys

Buses started Sunday on the Bath local route, operated by Maine Central Transportation Co. with two comfortable prepayment units on the same timetable as the withdrawn trolleys. The final Winnegance run ended with a motorcade to the car barn and a citywide traffic jam that police managed. Residents welcomed the new buses as the trolley era closed peacefully.

Lewiston Bath Winnegance North End Maine Central Transportation Co Lisbon Falls Washington Street City Hall Square Oak Washington Streets

Cummings Buys Two Historic Dwellings on High Street and Old South Place

Charles F. Cummings of Cummings Motors buys the Crosby home at 699 High Street and the Gage house at 14 Old South Place from heirs of Elwell S. Crosby and late John H. Gage through Roger D. Shillings agency. He plans extensive repairs including new heating and interior alterations. The Crosby residence will be occupied by the Cummings couple. the Gage property is an investment.

Junge Dunham New York Sam Reed Waldoboro Port Washington N. Y George M. Prichard New Orleans Merle Day Roy W. Dickinson Boston Everett A. Sherwood Judith Damariscotta Charles S. Sowder C. S. Sowder Nancy Augusta Academy Grace Beaney Frances Colby Roger Dow Helen Faulkingham Beverly Hamlin Malcolm MacDonald Geraldine McPhee Walter Miete Elizabeth O'Neil Marion Rines Walter Sherman Samuel Soule Ruthena Thompson Ethelyn Whitehouse Bertha Wright Charles F. Cummings Cummings Motors Elwell S. Crosby High Street Crosby Old South Place John H.gage Roger D. Shillings Cummings Gage

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