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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1939

Page

4

Red Cross Seeks Members to Boost War Relief Drive

The American Red Cross aims to launch its greatest membership campaign since World War I starting Armistice Day, November 11, extending to November 30. Chairman Harry L. Day cites rising duties domestically and abroad, with roll call to enlist 2 to 10 thousand chapters nationwide to reinforce relief work, first aid, nursing, and youth programs.

Red Cross Europe American Red Cross Harry L. Day Bath Day Red Cross Public Health Junior Red Cross

Loan and Building Talk at Rotary Luncheon

At the Rotary Club luncheon in Hotel Sedgwick J Frank Hunt of the Federal Savings and Loan Association described the growth of loan and building associations since 1830. He noted 1400 branches in the nation loaning 630 million dollars for homes last year, with loans insured through the Federal Home Owners Association.

Rotary Club Hotel Sedgwick J. Frank Hunt Federal Savings and Loan Association Federal Home Owners Association Charles T. Small Chester Plant Langdon Hill Portland Bath George Thomas Murphy

Death of Mrs Elizabeth N Tucker Shocks Wiscasset

Elizabeth N Tucker 68 of Washington Street died at her home early Saturday. She was a widow of Joseph P Tucker and survived by daughter Josephine Neal Tucker, sister Mrs Frank A Creamer, and brother Joseph Neal. Funeral was held Monday with Rev Henry W Webb officiating.

Elizabeth N. Tucker Washington Street Tucker Joseph P. Tucker Wiscasset Edward B Harriet Neal First Congregational Church Josephine Neal Tucker Frank A. Creamer Joseph Neal Henry W. Webb

West Bath Social Notes Highlight Local Moves and Visits

West Bath residents report visits and travels from Needham Heights to Campbell's near Calais and Boston. Local moves include Bath Iron Works employees settling at Foster's Point and families planning winter gatherings in West Bath. The Methodist church considers monthly home meetings, while Halloween decor brightens a church dining room.

Twin Pratt Brothers Receive Weld of Art Honor in New Vineyard

Adelbert S Pratt, born in New Vineyard Franklin, and his twin Albert D Pratt, both sons of Mr and Mrs David Pratt, gain Weld of Art recognition. Adelbert began painting at 20 and has artworks across the country while Albert started after 80 and already won a prize and sold several landscapes.

New Vineyard Franklin Adelbert S Albert D. Pratt David Pratt Adelbert Albert

Drunken Driving Increase Reported in Maine

A Maine State Police monthly report shows a sharp rise in deaths linked to driving under the influence, with a 100 percent increase in the first ten months of the year. October fatalities fell 14 percent from 1938, while pedestrians remain the chief risk on roads and calls grow for strict speed limits outside urban areas.

Maine Francis J. McCabe Highway Safety di Rve Maine State Police Oxford County Piscaaquis Lincoln Sagadahoc Somerset Penobscot Lso

West Bath Red Cross Meets at Grange Hall

West Bath Red Cross group met in the grange hall to work on children's coats and a quilt. A dinner of fish chowder pies cheese and coffee was served. The next meeting is set for November 15 with hostesses named.

Woman's Club Henry W. Webb Red Cross West Bath Red Cross Grange Hall West Bath Lula P. Herbert Charles T. Henderson Melvin L. Comeau Charles B Doyle Maude Doyle Florence Farnham Owen E. Rogers Harold B. Wing Herbert L. Simpson Herbert Paul East Brunswick William H. Powers Harry E. Peterson Herbert S. Cavanaugh

Elks Plan Armistice Eve Poverty Ball at Lombard Street Home

Bath Lodge of Elks hosts its largest social gathering in years for Armistice Eve. The event features a new Moment of Silence observed by 1660 lodges at 11 p.m. and an Eleven O Clock Toast. A buffet lunch follows with music by Jewett and his orchestra from 8 30 until after midnight. Mrs Owen J Ledyard injured in a fall at 789 High Street is confined at home.

Bath Poverty Barone T Sipe Sree Oor Jewett Owen J. Ledyard High Street Ledyard

Busy Maine community notices span families trips and events

Woolwich Maine news lists visits and weekend stays by Mrs. A W Hall of Bedford Street Mrs R house Mr and Mrs Alexander St Pierre and two sons Don and Dick of Sagadahoc Ferry plus many others. It notes Halloween programs at Pleasant View school a turkey supper fundraiser and rummage sale plans. The Day's Ferry Community Club held a banquet with new members and birthday jokes for Samuel Ward. Several residents plan trips to the West Coast and Washington DC for work and winter absences.

Bradford C. Redennett Hodgestreet B. G. Milter Waldoboro Castine Cadillac Mountain Elwell Stimpson Skowhegan Connecticut John Dow Bridgeport Conn George E. Millard Lincoln Boston Charles E. Cowley Maude Clark Gay St. Philip's Church Bradford - Sortwell-Wright Post First Congregational Church Stanley Dodge Albert Galloupe Hallowell Eudell G. Whitten Quinnam Federal Street Whittens Dodge Woman's Club George G. Chiera Charles J. Pierni John Blagdon Cozy Corner Club Stanton Sherman Anne Nelder Charles Lee James Austin Bath Roger Cowley Louise Adams Etta Stimpson Alice Taylor Hodge Street Hobson Bemis Lincoln County Knox-Lincoln Farm Bureau Camden Charles Hendrickson Fannie Grover Charles Pomeroy Beverly Mass George F. Studley Washington Street R. J. Martin Damariscotta New Jersey Wesley C. Day Depositors’ Trust Co W. H. Peckham Carl H. Peckham Melrose Highlands Charles Macurda Main Street John Frey Dresden Gardiner Hospital Frey Esther Pray Eulela Pray Louise Lincoln Brandt John Southard Brandt New York American Legion Auxiliary Congregational Vestry Garrison Hill Elizabeth Harding Helen Day Grace Sewall Frances Petrie Orianna Averill Henry Rines Franklin Hall Ruth Cluff Central Maine Power Co Thomas Dickson Nina Fowles Carl Greenough Lester Sullivan Emily Smith Paul Bailey Harvey R. Pease Maine A. W. Hall Bedford Street R. House Alexander St. Pierre Don Sagadinhoc Ferry Ferdinand Masse Bowdeinham Bernard Bailey Hollis Linda Bailey Rayay Albert Bailey Frank J. Walker Catharine Bailey Raymond Prescott Bangor Pleasant View School Jesse Spaulding Kathleen Grover School Improvement League Good Will Club Sagadahoc Ferry Eugenie Hunnewell Marcia Stinson Portland Lauchlin K. MacInnis Deaconess Macsweag Gremed Jennie A. Bailey Ruth Dennison Molly DeMerritt James Bailey Evelyn Bailey Velma Grover Jennie Bailey Georgie Orne E. A. Dolloff Gladys Hathorne Bernice Bailey Joseee Aiaapenetame Cafetoraeonea Samuel Ward Samuel Kirkpatrick Howard Loring Mayberry Frances Herbert Munsey Alton Howard Whittum Maxine Mabel Jack Stanley Fred Brown Clayton Armstrong Philip J. ‘Wentz Merton Bearce Reginald Leonard Clara M. Reed Winship Reed Jr C. Wentz Lois Day Chester Howe York Beach Day's Ferry Howard Whitlam Blanche Littlefield Pitman Wollaston Victor Gott Brunswick Tos World Church George Wright J. M. Gowdey

Sewall Urges Strong Defense Policy and Armistice Reflections

Senator Sewall argues for a robust national defense to protect American institutions and freedoms. He recalls the 21st Armistice anniversary, warns that future conflicts threaten allies and civil rights, and credits the American Legion with advocating security and constitutional governance.

Senator Sewall Sewall Europe Great Britain France United States American Legion

Non-Farm Dwellings Rise With FHA Aid in 1939

Records show rapid growth in non farm dwelling units aided by FHA. For the first nine months of 1939 about 141,956 permits were issued for one and two deca l家庭 homes in urban areas, up 28 percent from 1938.

Reby Stewart McDonald Bureau of Labor Statistics Chloe United States

Camp and Auxiliary Rally Draws District Veterans

A Camp and Auxiliary district rally was held Saturday evening in GAR hall with guests including Edith Farnham and Laura Smith of Portland and Jennie Pomeroy of Auburn. More than 60 attended the supper led by Mrs. Eleanor MacDonald, followed by a rally program featuring the Junior Auxiliary with a two act play War Clouds and musical numbers.

Woman's Club George F. Studley Lois Frye Herbert Turner Damariscotta Grace Mitchell Flora Bailey Ethel Bailey Alice Taylor Priscilla Campbell Organ Socity Nina Fowles Carolyn S. Varney Laura Carleton Nellie Dowling Alberta Larrabee Donald Leavitt Jr Meadow Way Bath Donald Leavitt Nellie Merry Josephine Susannah Leona Chester Merry Chester Wilder Merry Virginia Stanley Wendall Leavitt Donald Jr Edna Jones T. W. Hyde Gar, Hall Edith Farnham Portland Laura Smith Jennie Pomeroy Auburn Day Eva Lemont Margaret Coleman Alice Brown Barbara Pratt Oakland Frances Warner Henry Towle Joseph Day South Paris Lawrence Calderwood Eleanor MacDonald Eva Sanford Jennie Garey Maurice Warner Vina Staples Garey Clarence Warner Ruth Crocker Charles Pomeroy Junior Auxiliary Martha Stone Cathedral Ker Ty Wn Lois McLean Dorothy Stone

Juvenile Delinquency Topic Highlighted by Bath Meeting

Supt. John Parker of the Bath school department addressed the Bath Ministerial Association at Grace church parish house on juvenile delinquency. He urged adult education, better home life, and community efforts including public playgrounds to steer youths away from courts.

Bath Ministerial Association Grace Church John Parker Parker Louis A. Dole Chester B. Oliver Jesse Kenderdine Westley Church Oliver

Woman Dumped Beloved Cats After Claiming Overload

Mrs. Etta Towne of Oxford attempted to relieve a cat overpopulation by placing a strong bag with a rock into water. The bag sank and later a faint scratching at her door revealed a surviving kitten seeking breakfast the next morning.

Etta Towne Oxford

Also Mentioned on This Page

Rotary Edward Merrill Henry C. Wright Wendall L. Williams Muriel Needham Heights Nee Williams Campbell Calais White E. W. Haggett Edwin Hutchinson Lexington Byron Steele Watertown William Bray Sanford's Crossing Bray Bath Iron Works Corp Lawrence Palmer Scott Maxson Larrabee's Grove Battery H 40Th C. A.C HID Fort Preble South Portland Edward Burns Philip Foster’s Point Burns Loring D. Small William Greig John H. McNary Edward K. Thompson Ernest E. Williams Stanley Williams Bailey Evening School Robert R. Coombs Theresa Sawyer Memorial Hospital E. H. Coburn Hartford Foster's Point Road Laura Palmer North Bath Lester Willis Topsham King’s Point Vero Beach Fla Dorothy Palmer Winship Reed, Jr Woolwich Franklin Sprague Tempe Ariz Gilbert Wilson Kenneth Freeport A. B. Snow James Brann Peggy Mr. Brann ELKS Lewiston FHLA Sons of Veterans of Civil War William Allen Smith Sydney Augusta Douglas Dearborn Small Kenderdine Joseph O. Purdue
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