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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1929
Page
4
A letter argues for preserving or finally disposing of the old Erudition School House in Bath. It laments city politics, proposes moving the building to a cemetery plot with repairs or, alternatively, cremation and interment with a monument.
Canvassers in Bath failed to reach many residents on Sunday November 10 as Armistice Day weekend trips kept people away. The drive aims to reach 850 members with ongoing visits by team captains. Frederic H. Low reported about 700 dollars gathered so far, versus last year’s 1137.50.
Miss Alice Boler of Boston is visiting Bath as guest of Mrs Edward Pillsbury formerly Miss Lou Plummer of High street After a long hometown stay she plans a few days in Bath with the Pillsbury household before returning home
A meeting is planned at Dike School to organize a local Parent Teacher Association. The group aims to strengthen home school cooperation and support students through closer collaboration between parents and teachers. Members of the organizing committee include Mrs. Charles R. Farnham and Mrs. Seth Mullin, with Clinton Wilson and Edmund M. Staples among others.
Employees of the Southern division covering Bath Brunswick Freeport Yarmouth Lisbon Falls and Wiscasset met at Central church parish house Friday for a social supper and program. Six speakers from Brunswick Bath Augusta and the Demonstration Farm shared talks on electricity development public relations and company performance. The event featured moving pictures of a state wide field day at Rockland.
A Wednesday rummage sale at Sagadahoc council hall raised over 68 dollars for uniforms for St. Marys basketball in the Church League. The event drew a large crowd and pleased the organizers, with the balance to Sagadahoc Council after outfitting the team. Committee chair Mrs Stephen McPhee led efforts with ten assistants listed.
The annual meeting in the vestry elected Mrs. Nina McRae as church collector Mrs. Helen Leonard as church clerk Mrs. Milan Leonard as church treasurer and Mrs. Clarence C Seavey as Sunday school superintendent Milan Leonard was re elected a deacon for five years Mrs Viola Seavey and Mrs Bernice Cressey were chosen deaconesses A Sunday school club for boys and girls elected officers with social time following all in the vestry
Charles Miller, a Russian native now loyal American citizen, spoke at the Winter Street church Men's club Friday evening on Russia. Members applauded and learned that Captain Laughton of Portland will speak next Friday.
Bowdoinham residents host visitors and guests while town groups prepare for the K of P fair on Nov 27 and 28. Central Maine Power crews inspect lights. fire engine delivery nears. Attendees include Mrs. Leathers, Mr. and Mrs. Randall of Brunswick, and Herbert Nickerson of Fort Fairfield.
Bowdoin Sagadance Grange held its annual election of officers with Herbert Roberts as Master Weston Allen as overseer and Alice Larrabee as lecturer. Other posts included Clif ford Bickford as steward Bernard Coombs as assistant steward Jane Woods as chaplain and E E Baker as treasurer. The charter was draped in memory of Joseph Cox Next Saturday arrangements include conferring first and second degrees on three candidates.
Mr and Mrs Fremont Rowe and Moses Rowe of Bath were dinner guests of Mrs Rowe sister Mrs Le gend Siegars Sunday. The Community supper at Alex Munsey home Saturday drew about $20. Mrs Wallace Rittal visits sister Mrs Perley Rood. Walter Heath and Mrs Lea Marquis of Waterville were supper guests of Heather Marquis at L H Siegars. G L Stegars made a business trip to Bath Saturday. Miss Inez Stinson of Richmond attended the supper at Alex Munsey s Saturday evening.
Maine poultry associations cooperate with H L Richardson former extension poultry specialist to present an educational exhibit across the state. The display, tied to the Grow Good Pullets project, was shown last week at South Berwick and will appear at Lewiston Freeport Portland shows in November and December with dates listed.
I express appreciation for kindness and sympathy during my aunt's illness and death and for the flowers. Mrs Helen Britt Bowdoinham Maine November 21 1929.
Richmond notes reveal visits by Mrs. Aliday Yarbrough and Francis Yarbrough of Portland, Elwood Edgecomb in Augusta, and Beulah Rebekah lodge events with a mock wedding. F. P. Anderson reports interior remodeling of his store. The Methodist church ladies plan a Christmas sale on December 11. 85 people attended the Beulah lodge gathering with refreshments served.
Philip A Haining seven son of Mr and Mrs Roland Haining living at 619 Middle street was struck by a Ford driven by Mrs George Reynolds of Washington street shortly after noon on Wednesday. He suffered a possible fracture to the right hand with bruises but no serious injury. Witnesses said a small car forced the Reynolds car toward the curb as the boy ran from the sidewalk at a dangerous corner. City patrols are often delayed at noon due to staff shortages and residents urge patrols. School Superintendent Clinton D Wilson asks for a stationed officer at the corner.
The article notes the president of a leading bank has not been a frequent Bath visitor in recent years. It also mentions Miss Florence Seymour of Oliver Street passing away Thursday in Portland.
The Morse high school auditorium will host the Players' Club performance Polly With a Past on Thanksgiving night. H. Augustus Huse directs a rehearsed, locally trained cast with tickets sold by the Girls' Athletic Association to benefit the high school.
A large group surprised Ralph Wright and Ella Congdon Wright with a miscellaneous shower at their new home. Guests from Genessta chapter CBS and other friends toured the remodeled house, enjoyed refreshments, and exchanged gifts including silver and crystal. Wright plans to remain at Shaw's Book Store through Christmas.
Orland Field, tester for the Androscoggin Valley Dairy Herd Improvement Association, identifies a man who could save about $15 a month on feed. Rations have been rearranged with half the herd fed to a set amount and the other half as before to test results next month. Field will visit Wales, Auburn, and Lisbon then Henry Rose & Sons in West Bath to evaluate further.
FOR SALE Good two horse team harnesses dump cart sleds figger etc 225 Fred Oliver Winnegance Postoffice Star Route 3 Bath FOR SALE Top buggy with rubber tires comfortably upholstered sleigh driving harness with extra collar hames and ree Apply to Castle Tucker Wiscasset Lost Probably in Bowdoinham a past matron s pin engraved Electa Chapter No 2 Finder please notify Mrs Albert Henri 885 Middle street Bath Telephone.
St Marys church hosted a large funeral for James C. Biggins with Rev Fr Nicholas J. Horan of St Dominic’s Bath and Portland, assisted by Frs Timothy Maney and J J Harris. Members from Bath Iron Works attended. burial followed at Oak Grove. The service included a requiem high mass, choir, and floral tributes from relatives and colleagues.
Harriet Wolston Owen 179 widow of Frank A. Owen Bangor died Friday at Bath City hospital from an illness contracted in Newport. Born Bath Oct 9 1850 she lived in Bangor and Orono. survived by her son David Owen and three sisters and a brother. Funeral Sunday at St Hope cemetery chapel Bangor with Rev Ralph Blanning officiating.
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