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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1937
Page
7
A local veterans group announces a Memorial Day program with color guard duties and a luncheon for members. Delegates, officers, and auxiliary members will assemble at 1:30 PM, with leaders of the Legion and American Legion auxiliary coordinating the event and plans for the week.
Eight directors at the annual Pine Tree meeting in Augusta elected Mrs Colby and Mrs Sewall to the executive committee with Mrs McPadder chosen chairwoman for Sagadahoc county. The executive committee includes Helen Hanson of Calais Mrs Coley Mrs Sewall Roselie Huddiston of Orono Dr. Herbert R. Robes of Augusta. Officers: Haven Larsyer of Bangor president Richard Bell of Stronz first vice president Dr Henry W Lambert second vice president Mrs C Lirk of Brunswick treasurer Mrs Huddiston four vice president Miss Carmela Barnard of Portland secretary Jane B Pirson Portland clerk Carl Fellows of Augusta clerk.
A fragment from 1889 publication shows Bath writers contributing a poem titled Returnee MM Oxen and describes a copy sent to a local student, mentioning a resident and his mother. The readable lines indicate a poem collection and local reader engagement.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a Junior Cosmo Club dance event scheduled for Thursday night. The text mentions related names and times but is largely unreadable, providing only hints of an organizational context and activity without clear outcomes or locations.
Edward N Hartnett of Bath was reelected secretary at the Maine Branch of the National Association of Letter Carriers annual convention held in Poland Spring. The gathering drew 280 carriers with a business meeting, banquet, and speeches by James M Curley and others.
Pine Tree Circle held its 32nd Monday evening gathering at Red Clay. Mrs. Ben directed. John M Johnson won first prize in parlor whist. Alex Liver A Carter took second. Mary McNal and Albert J Gallant shared consolation. Performances by Ethel Noble and Alice Traces, with Mary Ann Nickerson appearing as Mrs. Conley. Flag solemization and piano solo by Mrs. Gallant. Refreshments overseen by Mrs. Jack Cav.
Priscilla A 1 E Ryan wed at seven at the parents home 623 Middle Street Wotenholme in a white dress with carnations. The ceremony featured music and attendees included Mr and Mrs Gallagher Mr and Mrs Har Oig and a list of guests Mrs Jennie Middleton Miss Ruth Sturmer Miss Marian War Prescott and others.
The annual alumni banquet at the Sea was organized by H Diton Benway with Lewis M. Fowler Jr and Mr and Mrs John Crosey. Benway served as host master while John Kennett, school board chairman, spoke on a new school building and Principal Herbert R. Bean discussed broader use of a community center.
R E Tukey of Bowdoin college is preparing a resume on Harriet Beecher Stowe. He asks Brunswick residents who can share life anecdotes about Stowe's time there. Contact Tukey at the Beta Theta Pi house.
Agnes Catherine Shellenbarger wed Walter Eugene Upham Saturday at Wesley M E church in a double ring ceremony officiated by Rev Ernest Heywood. The couple will reside at 73 Court Street after a wedding trip to New York and Vermont. The article also notes extended family details and prior nuptial festivities.
Bath relatives attended the Thursday morning wedding of Denise Bernier and Stanley Richards of Brunswick at St. Jean de Baptiste church. Rev Fr Remy officiated the double ring ceremony at seven. The bride wore a white satin gown with tulle veil and carried calla lilies amid a scarlet bridesmaid ensemble. The couple will honeymoon in Quebec and reside with the bride’s parents upon return.
A Friday forenoon clinic at Sebenoa Hall under Nequasset Farm Bureau and Woolwich PTA gathered 36 children aged nine months to three years for health checks. Nurses and doctors from Bath and Richmond examined the group while diet talks and future dental work arrangements were planned.
Cosmopolitan Garden club held a regular meeting with a nominating committee and amendments to by laws planned. Maine State Grange executive backed an income tax over sales tax to fund old age assistance and educational equalization. The 10th anniversary of the Maine Association of Philatelic Clubs elected new officers and saw strong attendance.
The Bath Shipbuilders Union formed Monday evening as about 1700 Bath Iron Works employees gathered at Arcade hall. The vote to organize passed 55 to 3, with officers to be elected at a later date. Alexander Burgess Jr chaired briefly, Edward W Bridgham spoke, citing Wagner Act legality as upheld by the Supreme Court. An expected growth in union strength was noted, while Miss Theo McNeil recuperated at 11 Pine Street.
Bowdoinham residents share visits and events including memorial services at the grange hall with Sherman Graves of Mexico delivering the address. A historical pageant by Miss Gladys Raymond and pupils, plus American Legion veterans graves decoration, are noted.
The State convention in Lewiston elected officers for the Maine Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs. Agnes P. Mantor of Farmington was named president, Lillian Mowry Pattee of Belfast first vice president, Clara Pipper of Caribou second vice president, Bertha Lewis of Lewiston recording secretary, and Ellen Hall Leach of Rumford treasurer. Lewis and Leach were re elected. The corresponding secretary position to be announced later.
Plans are complete for the American Legion grand military ball to be held Friday evening May 29 at the Arcade. Roland Smith Post members have prepared for a capacity attendance with Cliff Leeman's Merrymakers providing music and entertaining novelties featured before and after intermission. The Auxiliary drill team from Auburn Legion post will perform a 10 minute in costume exhibition drill. Prizes will be awarded for lucky numbers, with Ralph Gay chairing committees and more names to be announced at tonight's meeting. Final ticket returns are requested.
The Healthy Happy Home Helpers 4-H club gathered at the assistant leader’s home with good attendance. Members prepared towels for sewing and cooked treats. A box social at Adams School raised a nice sum, auctioned by N E Curtis. East Bowdoin notes report road work and upcoming meetings. Bowdoin Center Ladies' Aid event yielded a strong fund.
The article lists graduation committee members chaired by Miss Ruth Hynes with assistants Lawrence Pero and Miss Eileen Jones. It notes the Farewell Assembly planned for the last week in June and names key participants including Frances Adelaide Wallace valedictorian, Dorothy Hopkins Wing salutatorian, and William Wilson Owen class president. It also mentions class officers Ralph O. Dale Jr and Mary Bates, with J Edward Pomeroy as adviser.
Blasting starts on Mill road through the old brick yard and across the corner of Hyde field. It also cuts through the south end of Flor al street where it intersects Court.
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