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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1939

Page

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Talk on Mexico Delights Club Members on Travel Tale

Members of the club enjoyed a detailed presentation by Mr and Mrs Wright about a Mexico trip. They visited Havana Panama Canal Acapulco Mexico City and Coyoacan with Xochimilco trips and bullfights. The talk covered Palacio Nacional historic routes and colonial roads. The evening included a ham dinner and a short business meeting planning a bowling league. The next meeting is Thursday December 7.

Pacific Line Havana Panama Canal Ait Acapulco Mexico City Guerrero Mrs. Wright Mr. Wright Palacio Nacional Secretariats of War Treasury Coyoacan Mexico Xochimilco Stanley ‘Wallace

Miss Janet Bridgham Joins Bates College Swimming Club

Janet Bridgham daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward W Bridgham 1074 Washington street a Bates College senior joins the newly formed Bates swimming club Lewiston She was Morse high school graduate class of 1936 where she joined the Dramatic Latin French Glee and Student Councils She served National Honor Society cheerleader and Bates social chairman of the Christian association and girls song leader She plans June graduation and has not chosen a field yet.

Janet Bridgham Edward W. Bridgham Washington Street Bates College Lewiston Miss Bridgham Morse High School Bates The Christian Association

National Grange Master Urges Economic Balance for Farmers

Louis J. Taber, master of the National Grange, speaks at the 73rd annual farm fraternity in Peoria Illinois. He warns that 20 percent unemployment and a farm dollar worth 22 percent below par hinder farm prices and calls for better labor industry balance and targeted reforms to the AAA. He praises some farm programs and urges nonpartisan farm lending oversight while stressing peace and preparedness at home.

Louis J. Taber National Grange Peoria Ill Mr. Taber Taber Grange United States Department of Agriculture

Bowdoin Coach Linwood Wells Speaks at Winter Street Club

Linwood Wells assistant football and baseball coach at Bowdoin College will address the Winter Street Men's club Thursday evening. He will present moving pictures of Bowdoin sports including fall football. The program committee includes Fred J. Higgins and Dr. Charles F. Rush. Supper will be served at 6 30 in the Men's parlor. visitors are welcome.

Linwood Wells Bowdoin College Winter Street Wells Bowdoin Augusta Fred J. Higgins Charles F. Rush

Fatal Auto Crash Kills Dowling Deputy Sheriff Conway Injured

William Dowling and Deputy Sheriff John W. Conway were in a car that sideswiped a second vehicle on the Bath Phippsburg road. The sedan rolled several times. Dowling died from internal injuries. Conway sustained a fractured neck and other injuries but was listed as fair. Mrs. Ernest Haskell aided authorities with her account.

William Dowling Middle Street Bath Iron Works Corp John W. Conway York Street Bath-Phippsburg Mr. Conway Dowling Bath A. Bernard Henderson Fred Sawyer Dromore Phippsburg Conway Haskell Sherwood Aldrich Loring D. Small Memorial Hospital William H. Bartlett Basin Road Phipps

Central Church Parish Supper and Annual Meeting

Parish members gathered Tuesday evening for a full supper in the parish house, 150 attending as Judge Gardiner R. Deering led the annual meeting to discuss church affairs. Dr. David L. Wilson’s January resignation shaped the discussion and pledges reached 1800 from attendees.

Central Church Parish League Marius Page Leonard F. Wetherbee Gardiner R. Deering Finance Committee David L. Wilson Judge Deering Gratz Jackson Albert Noyes Prudential Committee Ladies’ Aid and Kennebec

Bath Girl Scouts Active Through the Fall Season

The Bath Girl Scouts report ongoing activity through autumn. The Girl Scout Leaders' Association held a meeting led by president Mrs. Arthur Bowker to review committees and plan, noting a need for more help. Delegates from the Council were accepted, and December plans were set for a second-week meeting at Weeks Street School. The program focus included a review of Creative Group Education by Mrs. Bowker and Mrs. Saunders, with a yearlong program distributed to leaders. Brownies under Peter Pan Pack initiated Fall activities, including a Farm Project, Halloween events, and a Carroll County tea exhibited at the State Military and Naval Children’s Home. Various Brownie and Troop activities, elections, crafts, and ceremonies continued through October and November, featuring Fly-up ceremonies, exhibits, and social events, with ongoing patrols and badge work in Pine Tree Troop No.1.

Girl Scout Leaders’ Association Arthur Bowker Alfred E. Carpenter Edward Sewall Weeks Street School Scouts Frank Saunders Brownles R. Stavson Peter Pan Pack Peter Pan Lillian Saunders Lydia Savage Memorial Hospital Mas Chris Anita Bagdikian Hazel Estabrooks Marjorie Fraser Red Rose Troop Girl Scouts Stanley Hunter Dorothy Wilson Barbara Preney Wise Owl Bowen Torrey Ruth Williams Natalie Hagan Pine Tree Linwood F. Carr Brownies Joan Shaw Busy Bee Pack Leonard F. Wetherbee Dike School Betty Cummings Alex Sewall Sewall Woods Wj.conley Wild Rose Barbara Madden Robinhood Brownie Pack Jacob Smith Alma S. Kirkpatrick Whalloween Rita Sullivan Hazel Shellenbarger Grace Ruth Thayer Norma Leeman Pine Tree Troop No Harry Collins Harold J. Carter Evelyn Nickerson Ossipee Blue Bird Ossipee Patrol Sally Munsey Madeline Jones Judy Dennison Dorothy Gilchrist Mary Sarkis Blue Bird Patrol Gloria Brown Pepper Patrol Frances Callan Germaine Bonney Virginia Andre Carpenter

Rotary delegates describe Maine State Boys Conference in Portland

Rotary club members heard Morse high seniors Stanley Jack and Clare Fulton recap the Annual State Boys Conference of Maine held in Portland. Delegates from Bath Y M C A numbered 49 among 700 attendees, with reports from Dr Frank D Slutz and Douglas Deane and dinners at the Hotel Eastland.

Rotary Club Maine Portland Stanley Jack Clare Fulton Morse High Bath Y. M. C. A Woodfords Immanuel Baptist Church Hotel Eastland America Frank D. Slutz Douglas Deane Springfield College South Australia London University Geneva Switzerland Morse Bath Y Charles T. Small, Jr Rotary City Hall Sedgwick Circle Harold Troop Donald Young Chester Plant Rupert Irvine Neil Houde Dominique Tardif Rotarians Sedgwick Fred Brice Maine State College Orono C. B. Humphreys Brookline

Smith Hector Wedding in Fargo Bath T: Smith Hector Wedding in Fargo Bath

Miss Mary Caroline Hector daughter of Mrs Fred M Hector of Fargo North Dakota and Robert Francis Smith son of Mr and Mrs Ray Smith of Granville Ohio wed at the bride's mother's Fargo home on November 16. Clergy man Very Rev John Richardson led the ceremony with family present.

Mary Caroline Hector Fred Martin Hector Fargo N. D Margaret Sewall Bath Robert Francis Smith Ray J. Smith Granville Ohio John Richardson Gethsemane Cathedral Oscar Moen Grieg Bond Arthur Sewall Harold M. Sewall Fred M. Hector Caroline Hector Miss Hector John F. Bartley Robert Dobbin Hector Smith William D. Sewall Washington Street Hillside Preparatory School Norwalk Conn Connecticut College For Women New

Portland Chosen For Republican State Convention 1940

The Maine Republican State Committee selected Portland as host for the 1940 convention with Harold Murchie of Bangor chosen as permanent chairman. The date may be March 28 or April 4, with J. Fred O'Connell to decide. committee members urged serious planning and building for future campaigns. The panel also noted need for another Boy Scout troop in Bath to accommodate growing enrollment and outlined patrols and leaders for Troop 52 at the new State Armory.

Portland Harold H. Muchie Bangor Augusta Republican State Committee J. Fred O'Connell O'Connell Williams Linnell Maine Washington Murchie Roscoe C. Emery Eastport Robinson Verrill William Farwell Thorndike U. S Wallace H. White, Jr Lewiston Ralph O. Brewster Dexter United States Cora Daggett Aroostook Edwin L. Stiles B.S.A Colonial Club Bath Winter Street Stiles New State Armory Ginger Teasdale Dave Joe Rupert M. Irvine Flaming Arrow Patrol Karl Stiles Walter Hill Clyde Norton Gilbert Woodman Robert Bouget Allen Whitney Larry Wold Donald Andrews Richard Orvis Kenneth Hill Fred Andrews Tom Fletcher Ray Bouget Edward Cogan George Conway Robert Kantak Dave Teasdale Grayden Smith Lewis Wilson Norman Grant John Brown Donald Hogan Milton Savage Austin Stover Joe Garneau Joe Teasdale Wayne May Warren Rogers Ralph Stetson Paul Lemont Tom Morse Robert Hart

One Bid For Morse Property Rejected By City

The sole bid of 600 dollars for the remaining Jennie R Morse estate on Washington Street was rejected for not meeting city council requirements from the November 1 meeting. Perry L Thompson was approved to build a three car garage on Elm Street under fire department supervision. The tax committee will report on Morse property at the December meeting with possible recommendations. Alderman Donald N Small presided in the mayor and board president absence, with Aldermen Temple Burgess and Legard also present.

Jennie R. Morse Washington Street Perry L. Thompson Elm Street Fire Department Morse Sewall

New Year Ball Plans Discussed at Junior League Shower

Mrs Donald N Small hosted a kitchen shower for the Junior Hospital League at 980 Washington Street Tuesday evening. Attendees discussed plans for the annual New Year’s ball to be held in December.

Alfred A. Parks, Jr Donald N. Small Junior Hospital League Washington Street

Murphy Homestead Sold to Miss Margaret M. Cargill

The Murphy home at 1023 High Street, one of Bath’s 12 original houses, was sold late Tuesday afternoon by executor James A. Bimson to Miss Margaret M. Cargill of New Canaan Connecticut for her own occupancy. Cargill, a notable interior decorator, plans immediate possession and may ship furniture. contents previously sold to Alden G. Smith are being moved to storage with a possible auction later.

Murphy High Street Bath Jane Sewall Murphy James F. Murphy James A. Bimson Miss Murphy Margaret M. Cargill New Canaan Conn Cargill Alden G. Smith

Also Mentioned on This Page

Henry C. Wright National Grange Master AAA Civilian Conservation Corps Farm Credit Administration John Conway Central Church Fargo, N. D John K. Jayne Fdr Central Press Roosevelt Ernest Grant National Tuberculosis Association Rockwell Kent White House BOY Scouts Harold H. Murchie Municipal Tax Committee New Canaan, Conn Roscoe Todd Melrose Mass Five Islands Mr. Todd
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