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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1934
Page
3
Maine's first Potato Week runs November 11 to 17 sponsored by the State Department of Agriculture. Chaves promotes buying Maine potatoes at low prices to help the state, urging residents and out‑of‑state friends to stock their winter supply and support local growers.
General Secretary William C. Perkins of the Y M C A recounted a two month 31 state cross country car journey with wife Mrs Perkins. They drove 10500 miles via the Dixie highway and northern route visiting national parks and the Carlsbad Caverns Yellowstone Yosemite and the World’s Fair in Chicago. They faced extreme heat in Texas and deserts but enjoyed hospitality and wildlife encounters. Armistice Day caused next week’s Rotary meeting to be omitted.
Sterling Bible class of Corliss Street church held its monthly business meeting Monday in the Deering room with 35 members present. Reports showed a satisfactory treasurer balance, October calls totaling 120, and plans to give a Thanksgiving offering, assist the choir with new music, buy church kitchen curtains, send flowers to a sick friend, and provide two Thanksgiving dinners for deserving families. A gift basket fund raised 11.20 from the gift apron. Next meeting set for December 3 with Saree G Campbell and hostesses. Coast and Geodetic Survey announces the Madeira coast survey discontinued until next summer.
Phippsburg society crowds report visits from Roslin Dale and Bath residents. Guests include Miss Cora Campbell, Miss Edith Atwood, Mrs. Omar Perry, and families from Melrose and Beverly. The Sebasco club forms, Bodwell Grange hosts Pomona, and Reminiscences of Bodwell Grange highlight long-time members.
Tribes in District 17 including Bath Brunswick and Orrs Island met Tuesday with Sasanoa Tribe 64 as host under District Deputy Great Sachem Albert J. Gallant. About 60 attended. Refreshment committee members were George Flint Harold Corliss and Harry Knight. Next district meeting set for December 5 at Orrs Island. Great Chiefs Herbert B. Seal Henry Allen Orrs Island Frank O. Mitchell Omar Francis and Ernest R. Avery attended.
Augusta and Hallowell visitors. Woolwich superintendent and Bath residents seen around Popham. Many locals motor to Bath and Portland, Halloween frolic at Drake home, and several pupils recognized for perfect attendance. Notable names include Spinney, Crowley, Stover, Morton, Perkins, Oliver, Oliver Stacey, McNulty, Morse, Moody, and Powers.
Mrs Mary Pooley Johnson aged 84 died Tuesday at her Elmore home. She is survived by her husband, two brothers Benjamin Pooley of Tenants Harbor and Albion H Johnson of Bath, and four grandchildren Wilhelmina Pettegrew Alice MacKinnon Carlton Johnson and Alot Johnson. Funeral at her Elmore home Thursday with burial at Seaside Cemetery Tenants Harbor. Supt Parker B Lewis of the A and K would harbs Sf the con Brunswick Poad ah is HOW able to sit up for short periods daily.
The Winnegance Community Club met Thursday evening at the clubhouse to map a membership drive and fall and winter projects. Improvements to the club building were discussed along with upcoming events under club direction. Halloween passed quietly with no damage.
Colby students face mandatory portrait photography for freshmen transfers and special students with no fee. Bath residents Alice Mulligan Albert Bragg and Lawrence Haynes appear among the newcomers. Open house at the Alumnae Building Sundays 7 30 to 10 offers diverse entertainment as Colby Christian Association presents Bread and the Caravan players perform The Would be Gentleman and The Taming of the Shrew. Four Colby delegates attend the New England International Relations Conference at Wellesley. Freshmen pledges include Albert Bragg to Zeta Psi and Lawrence Haynes to Delta Upsilon. Nettie C Burleigh of Vassalboro addresses the Public Discussion Group on Nov 5. Maine leaders including Governor Brann George Otis Smith Harold Dubord Ralph Brewster and Simon Hamlin slated as speakers.
Bystanders crowded the scene after a fatal incident at a Richmond grade crossing. A young boy, pushy and curious, reaches the front and identifies the mangled bodies, declaring that one was his mother. The crowd watches in shock as authorities secure the area and begin investigations.
The Thespians set November 14 as the opening night for the Tom Cushing comedy Thank You to be produced by a capable cast at the Columbia. All following Thespians plays will be evening performances. Wise Owl Girl Scouts held a Tuesday meeting at the Legion hall with 15 attendees. After opening exercises they practiced knots for tenderfoot badges and stored fundraiser proceeds for their meeting place. Later activities included games such as human croquet and kenga roo, ending with a goodnight circle.
In a Maine Independent column the author highlights Commissioner Frank Washburn’s visit to Aroostook potato fields. He argues Maine should expand advertising linking recreation and agriculture, noting current state funding of 50 000 is insufficient and urging increased support toward 250 000 to boost cooperative marketing and benefits for farmers.
Ab Jenkins, holder of AAA records for distance, speed and endurance driving, shares six safety tips in Rotarian Magazine. The advice covers keeping both hands on the wheel, front tire placement, brake testing, twilight caution, handling skids without braking, and adjusting speed when changing road types.
More than 250 Pythians from Bath Brunswick Yarmouth Freeport and Bowdoinham attended the District 10 annual session held at Fort George lodge hall in Brunswick Monday evening A banquet was followed by remarks from officials and entertainments by Arcadians Louise and Robert Carver and Bowdoinham Mountaineers along with other local performers.
Bath Lodge of Elks sees strong turnout at Park Alleys for a winter bowling league with 25 members, six teams of five. Matches run each Monday in three-team shifts. opening night is Monday November 19 with lineups and schedules to be posted.
In Brunswick, Bowdoin and Maine face off with identical total weights of 1917 pounds for their starting lineups, averaging 174 3 11 pounds per man. Maine leads by about five pounds per lineman, while Bowdoin backs outweigh Maine by ten pounds per back, including Baravelle at fullback.
Forty youths met at Winter Street church to discuss Prohibition and Its Effect on the Morals of Young People led by Kathaleen Scott. Next meeting will feature Durward Shorey on Young Men and Women with questions on ideal traits and a planned pre Christmas dance.
The funeral of Mrs Sarah O Reed widow of John H Reed of Woolwich was held Saturday afternoon at the Arthur F Mayo funeral residence 819 High street Bath with Rev F W Hovey officiating. Grandsons Walter Savage Robert Waldred and Walter Reed served as bearers. Burial followed in Riverside cemetery Woolwich. Later a road project near Orrington will hire 40 to 50 men.
Mrs. Alfertine De Oe of Charles W Oliver died after a long illness at a Be home or and Mrs Ernest Heal avenue. She leaves one son Leon Oliver of Newburyport Mass two granddaughters Mrs Harlan Raymond of New York and Mrs Charles Lee and one grandson Edward of Bath two brothers Edward Cook of Bath and Charles Cook of Bowdoinham one sister Mrs Dorinda Blaisdell of Bath. The funeral was Monday afternoon at two in the church at Georgetown Center and burial was in Oak Cemetery. Bearers were Edward Rowe Charles Blaisdell Philip Blaisdell and William Todd. Burial was in Oak Cemetery.
The funeral for 63 year old Mrs. Lilian E. King, who died in Manchester, N H, was held Wednesday at 2 30 at the Arthur F Mayo funeral residence Bath Rev George B Wolstenholme of Peoples church officiating Mrs King born in East Hebron moved to Bath as an infant and later to Manchester She is survived by three sons Oscar H King Charles E King and Edwin M F King of Bath four daughters Rose King of Boston Mrs Arthur H Kateen of Bath Miss Alice C King of Augusta and Mrs William N Schultz of Portland one grandson William N Schultz Jr of Portland Norma Elizabeth King of Camden two sisters Rose Higgins of West Bath and Mrs Horace Pottle of Bath and one brother Wallace Bradbury of Auburn
Hannah Elizabeth Pepper widow of Lewis Pepper died Monday night at 841 Middle Street Bath after several weeks illness following a stroke. Born in Starks she lived in Bath 65 years with Baptist ties and was charter member of Queen Esther Rebekah lodge and Myrtle lodge Odd Ladies. Survived by son Arthur I Pepper Bath daughter Mrs Burton Fuller Melrose Mass granddaughter Mrs Hiram Tobey Wakefield. Funeral Thursday at two at her home.
Mrs. Sarah O. Reed, 83, widow of John H. Read, died late last week at her son Alton Reed’s home in Woolwich after a Friday illness. Born in Woolwich to John W. and Isabella Card, she lived in Woolwich until her husband’s death 32 years ago, then moved to Bath, returning to Woolwich recently. She leaves four sons Gilbert P. Reed of Massachusetts, Winship Reed, Alton Reed of Woolwich, and Alexander Reed of Bath, and two daughters Mrs. Percy B. Savage of Five Islands and Mrs. James McKay of Bath.
Henry Howard Douglas died Saturday in New Haven Connecticut. He was the son of the late Charles Douglas who once ran a clothing store in the Sagadahock House block and later sold to his brother J Lufkin Douglas. The family lived on Pearl street with many relatives on York street and numerous friends.
Mrs Fannie Keeley Miller about 79 died Friday in Sierra Madre California. She was born in Bath to Frank Keeley and granddaughter of Aaron Kwell. Educated in local schools she spent years in California including San Francisco and had many friends from her last visit years ago.
The funeral of Charles L Wilson a well known millwright who died suddenly October 30 from a heart attack at his home was held Thursday at two at the Arthur F Mayo funeral residence L Wilson of Central church officiated Bearers were John Wilson Ralph Lewis Ernest Pinkham and Ralph Hart Burial was in Oak Grove.
A large crew works on improving roads in Camden and Lincolnville Beach. Local officials emphasize progress and public safety as workers advance along the corridor.
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