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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1937
Page
8
The Phippsburg area records visitors and social calls from Bath, Rockport, Richmond, and Boston connections. Local clubs, Sunday schools, and a Grange meeting detail new officers, a Harvest supper, organ purchase, and upcoming fairs. A baby named Sylvanus Cushing is born at Parker Head to Mr. and Mrs. John H. Morse.
A large turnout at Queen Esther Rebekah lodge supper and meeting in Red Men’s hall saw a class of six candidates receive degrees. The degree team was led by Mrs. May P. Ward with many officers and members including Mrs. Georgia E. Pierce, Mrs. Ella C. Wright, Mrs. Carolyn Thompsogn, and Mrs. Annette B. Pinkham, along with extensive auxiliary staff.
Dorothy Heald of Bath dies of pneumonia at Memorial hospital after two and a half weeks as a patient. Born in Bath to Ernest B Heald and Charlotte Rogers, she lived at 6 Mechanic Street and attended public schools. A church member of People's Church Eats, she was fondly regarded and will be laid to rest Friday at Curtis funeral home. Charles Bean of Monson, formerly of this city, visited with Mr and Mrs Harry Wallace. his grandson Stanley Wallace joined him for the holiday.
The Schedule Committee released the 1937 38 church league timetable with games starting November 23 at 6 30 to 10 10 pm. First half winners meet in a possible three game championship series and a track meet closes the first half on December 28. Manley Ellis led scheduling and ad sales printing about 700 free copies.
The Bath Red Cross begins its annual drive from Armistice Day to Thanksgiving Day with Miss Stella Dolloff R N serving as Bath chairman. She and helpers will visit every Bath home over two weeks starting November 11 seeking new members and renewals. Last year Bath joined the honor list by enrolling over five percent of residents. this year the aim is to repeat or exceed that mark and to ensure no potential member is overlooked.
The Missionary Society of Corliss Street church held its second all day White Cross session at Mrs. John L. Russell’s home. The Oct. 5 start at Mrs. Merton Wright’s High Street began with rolling bandages. today’s work turned to layettes. A baked bean dinner accompanied business with 16 members and five guests present. The next meeting for business and a program is set for Nov. 19 at Mrs. Chester A. Plant’s High Street home.
Mr and Mrs Raymond Smith and their son Wentworth of High Street spent Sunday in Stockton Springs as guests of Mr Smith's parents Mr and Mrs William W Smith.
A lively Halloween party at Mrs Seaman Drakes featured bobbing for apples and string games. Prizes went to Stanley Perkins Delora Huntley for pinning the cat and to Robert Barlow Delora Huntley Marion Bridges and Lois Burns for balloon races. Guests included many local residents and visitors while treats and fortunes delighted children.
Bill Turgeon, a commercial pilot in Lewiston, was elected president of the Lewiston Au burn chapter of the Maine Aero club at its annual meeting in Lewiston. A free members banquet is set for November 18 at the Silver Slipper in Auburn, featuring the Colored Maine Aero Rendezvous from Augusta last summer. State officers will be elected.
Attorney and Mrs. Thomas Larrivee and their two sons from Westbrook were Sunday guests of Mrs. Thomas Larrivee's father, Harry E. Muckler, in North Woolwich. Also visiting were Mr and Mrs Philip Larrivee and their son.
Miss Marie Elizabeth Elg born in New York 1907, raised in Sweden, fought to prove she is a native-born American. Justice Jennings Bailey upheld her citizenship in a declaratory ruling, avoiding deportation and prompting appeal by United States Attorney. The decision could affect others abroad facing similar status amid wartime fears.
Miss Jane Murphy of Bath spoke on China and the Chinese at the Wiscasset Woman's Club. She brought souvenirs from her China voyage and the program included a Mozart duet and tea. Red Cross roll call captains were appointed at the business meeting. Mrs Webb, club president, also leads the Lincoln County Home board.
Bay Point experiences many changes as the old store closed after being opened in 1899. The narrative traces post office leadership from Mrs. Tucker to Keen, plus remodeling by Herman Spinney and new residents moving into cottages former stores. Weather events, visitors, and local scenes fill a lively community column noting fishermen, operations, and a crowing hen.
Major Fred L. Stover Officer Harry Warner and Ralph A. Boardman attended as Bangor camp honored George C. Woods retiring after 35 years with Modern Woodmen of America. Woods received a Hamilton wrist watch. Bath men earlier saw Bowdoin Maine game at Orono. Mr and Mrs Sumner Sewall left for Boston for several days.
Grace Church Men's Club resumed supper meetings in the parish house with a large turnout. Supper by Carroll Watson. officers elected Daniel Williams president Edwin H P Lowell vice president Walter Hill secretary treasurer Rupert Baxter Fred Hill Harry Briggs directors. Everett Pierce retires to Williams. Edward Sewall spoke on automobile lubrication. Next meeting set for Thursday November 18 with Cecil Fullerton Eugene Eberhardt and W Percy Marks as committeemen.
The Pine Cone Troop No. 4 high school patrol met Thursday evening from 7:30 to 10:30 at Mrs. Glenn H. Easton’s home 327 Front Street. Girls prepared Christmas car stocking projects for community service and outlined plans through January. Refreshments were served and Mrs. Frank W. Jaques and Mr. and Mrs. H Kenneth Smith left for Collingswood New Jersey due to the illness of Edith Vander Kleed wife of Dr. Charles E Vander kleed. Vanderkleeds have summered in Bath and West Bath.
A surprise red and white kitchen shower honored Miss Elsie M. Allegrin at Mrs. Leon B. Pennell’s 14 High Street home, celebrating her upcoming marriage to J. Bernard Comeau. Guests in red and white assisted in serving, with Welsh rarebit, angel cake, and tea.
Grace church parish house hosted a supper Sunday for canvassers who visited members seeking pledges. Harry B. Briggs Jr. chaired the event and reported a satisfactory canvass. Assistants included Ruth Field and others. Rev. Charles M. Tubbs attended with the rector, Frederick Drake, and Harry L. Day. Auxiliary and guild committees also participated.
Mrs Leroy F Colby and Mrs Clinton D Wilson joined Bangor Central Council of Parents and Teachers for a Sunday tea at Mary S Snow School. Colby serves as state chairman of public information while Wilson is state VP and editor of the State Bulletin. Speaker was Mrs Noel C Little of Brunswick, state president.
Westport notes report Mr and Mrs Charles Boothby arriving in Pensacola after leaving town on October 6. Freeman Colby visited friends in Litchfield. Robert Greenleaf hauled wood for Ernest Colby. Donald Ruthers of Northampton Mass called on Jonas Knight. Ruthers plans to visit his Maine relatives. Mrs Margaret Webber and Miss Maud Webber visited Bath. Mrs Solomon Higgins returned home after a week with daughter Mrs Lester Hodgdon in Wiscasset. Stuart McLeish and Clyde Leeman returned to Everett Mass after a week here with Freeman Colby. Colbys, Evelyn Baker, and Eugene Cromwell hosted weekend guests. Elmer Mank Jr. staying with Mrs Lizzie Cromwell at Eaton Farm. Mrs Cromwell ill with a cold. Eva Beaudet and Kay Thornton from Boston spent a few hours at San Souci. Fred I Greenleaf and son Frank rented in Springvale, Sanford area for winter. Walter Greenleaf staying with Colby family in their absence. Violet Colby ill with a severe cold. R T Beaton delivering the mail.
A miscellaneous shower for Mrs. George Hale nee Phyllis Simp son was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Simpson Sr in Bath. Guests from Bath East Brunswick Southport Westfield and other towns attended and gifts were exchanged during a social evening with refreshments.
Harvey Stetson of Brunswick about 60 shot himself beside his father Henry Stetson’s grave in Pine Grove cemetery behind Bowdoin College. He lived in the Tondreau block on Maine street and was single, previously in business with his father during the furniture store period. Willard Cromwell of Lower High street returned home from Bath Memorial hospital.
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