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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1932
Page
4
Two stores in Richmond Corner were broken into Tuesday night last week. At B. R. Temple’s store items were taken while John Grant’s store suffered a broken door and an unlocked entry. Grant woke to a burglar behind the counter as a dog grew alert. he fired at the man, who fled toward the gully and pond.
In Richmond many town residents and visitors are noted from Lewiston Dexter Gardiner and Portland including Elmer Eaton Donald Aylward and Harold Castner visits. Several illness hospitalizations and family visits are recorded with local officials and events such as a Legion chicken bingo a Chautauqua pledge and a hunting trip in Northern Maine.
Mrs Ruth Hinckley visits as Mrs Edward Cummings in Yarmouth. Henry Reynolds returns to Appleton. Boothbay trips, War League gathering, and new member Renard E Emmons noted. Visitors from Bath to Bristol and New York City trip by G Lachaise. Hunting success near Arrowsic and a Higgins family reunion at Everett Higgins home. Five Islands church hosts union service with Dr B A Bailey as speaker.
Central Church League committees were named by president Mrs. Leonard M. Lord for a December 8 sale. Items include gate, candy, refreshments, and mystery table with volunteers from several families. 18 members attended the meeting at the paid house. The five-cent-a-week athletics plan at Gardiner High School proved popular with 318 students by week nine.
The George Washington Bicentennial Celebration ends on Thanksgiving Day November 24, with religious services nationwide. The commission says over 75,000 churches will participate in separate or joint exercises honoring George Washington. More than 700,000 committees have led events, and over one million programs have been held worldwide. Bookslet distribution and a sermon book compiled by leading clergy aid local observances. Copies available by mail from the U S George Washington Bicentennial Commission in Washington D C.
Miss Catherine Shellenbarger and Miss Charlotte Page received second class badges at Pine Tree troop No 1 meeting led by Capt Am ber F Carr in the American Legion hall. They and Lucy Haggett earned gold stars for perfect attendance while Ruth Shellenbarger earned a silver star for 90 percent attendance. Ten tenderfoots were announced and patrol leaders named with new titles Bluebird and Chickadee. A hike is planned for next Friday at North and Lincoln streets, with each Scout bringing a box lunch.
Bath paper reports Mrs Luella Noyes of Everett Mars was struck while crossing a street. She suffered a compound fracture of an ankle and other injuries. The incident involved an automobile. Mrs Noyes is sister to Mrs Elmer Hodgkins of this city and a former resident of West Bath and Sabine in Summer. It also notes upcoming theater auditions at Bates College for The Fourth Wall by A A Milne with dates in December and rehearsals to follow.
Joseph G. Stearns left Friday to visit Mrs. Stevens in Freemont New Hampshire at their daughter's home Mrs. Rutledge Frost. Mrs. Gertrude Moulton closed Seguinland home and went to New York City for winter. Dr. Bernard A Bailey preached at Five Islands church Sunday. A Thanksgiving hunt and grange supper are planned Thursday.
Post Office estimates Christmas mailings must be completed soon with specific last sailings to Australia the Indies and Africa noted. Unemployed married men favored for temporary clerk and carrier jobs during the rush. Mail to many destinations must be sent by set dates to avoid jams and ensure delivery before December 24.
A three year old cow Raven's Pearl of M. H. 266852 in the Millay Brothers herd of Richmond produces 9300.9 pounds of milk and 499.0 pounds of fat in class EE earning entry in the Advanced Register of the American Guernsey Cattle Club.
Pupil lineup from Miss Carrie F. Luce at 826 Washington includes Kathaleen Scott, Sylvia Katz, Ellen Cyr, Laura Craft, Virginia Wright, and James Temple. The program features Mendelssohn, Pagaming-Lizet, Sinding, Beethoven and more with solos, duets, and variations.
World Wide Guild of the First Baptist Church met at 138 North Street hosted by Mrs. Charles R. Sims. The evening included scripture reading, prayers, a program on women’s values, reports, and planning for the girls White Cross quota to send clothing to Leillan Salesman in Mulmein Burma.
Miss Burnette L. Bailey of Morse class of 3 weekend visit with parents in Woolwich. She helps with a new honor code for shared House committee duties weekly. William Ramsome of Harpswell and Leonard Curtis of Bowdoinham in the Fellas orchestra for the Cente r dance, decorated for Thanksgiving. They prepare for a January 6 musical and art program at the normal school. Ramsome is president of the athletic association. Virginia Brooks of Brunswick teaches nine weeks at Gorham Training school.
A rediscovered 1850s article in the New England Historical Genealogical Register explains Indian Summer as a period of warm spells following Winter that allowed I ndian raids to resume. It notes settlers endured garrison life during wars and feared renewed attacks when warmth returned.
Doris Perry ten year old daughter of Mrs. Alice Elwell of 39 Willow Street was found Monday morning in her class at North Street Primary School after missing since 9 p.m. Saturday. She told City Marshal Walter L. Whitney she slept outdoors Saturday and Sunday nights. Police learned she attended Beacon Street church services Sunday evening. Marshal ordered her home, noting exposure to cold supported her story.
Two Lithuanian students from Andover Newton Theological School will perform in native dress at Woolwich Center Baptist Church. Morning service at 10 30 features Rev Carl Sullenberger. evening program at 7 tells of Lithuania and emigration, presented by Miss Maria Variakosis and Miss Dorothea Inkenos to a large attendance.
The Y M C A auxiliary met Monday afternoon and voted to donate 25 more dollars toward the 3500 drive. They renewed subscriptions to Literary Digest and Photo Play, agreed to cover re filling costs, and planned a New Year card party and social activities.
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