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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1938

Page

4

Wiscasset Club Guests Hear State Librarian Talk

Wiscasset Woman's club met Friday with public school teachers and school board members as guests. State Librarian Oliver L. Hall spoke to about 40. Madeline Reed sang with Mary Hobson at piano. A social hour followed with ice cream and cake. Next meeting set for December 2 with a talk on the Constitution by Rev. Henry W. Webb.

Wiscasset Mana Zucca Reed Mary Hobson Grace Sewall Ethel Bailey Angie Rines Alice Taylor Stella Miller Henry W. Webb

Local social brief highlights from Lewiston to Wiscasset

Mrs Edith Libby of Lewiston was a guest of Mrs Frances Somes on Fort Hill. Mr and Mrs Earl Rines returned from Jackman. Mr and Mrs Stanley Dodge visited Hallowell. Mrs Carl Brandt will travel to New Jersey for the winter with her sister Mrs Pedro Gillott in Lyndhurst. Pemaquid chapter DAR held monthly meeting at Mrs Lois Flye in Sheepscot with hostesses and articles on Colonial cooking, Nav Day, and Thanksgiving. Auxiliary leaders from Chelsea Windsor and Wiscasset attended Winslow Holbrook Post meeting in Rockland where Mrs Nellie Dowling was installed Department Sergeant at Arms.

Anne Miete Alna Miss Miete Wesley C. Day Depositors’ Trust Co Anne Nelder Josie Wardwell Westport Georgianna Lilly Hooper Street Ed Connor Connor Augusta Frank Stone Camden Edgecomb Boston Alfred Gorham Eva Gorham Wise Edward Lowe Paris Katherine Farnham Harry Farnham Portland Arthur Keating West Somerville Maso Keating Reed Brookings Bath Wiscasset Elizabeth Blinn Itzetta Taylor Charles Day Cheshire Conn Emma Stinson High Street Ruth E. Dickinson Alma Dickinson Lawrence Frances Carolan C. Martin O'Toole Boothbay Harbor Marvin Stinson Judson Soule Ing Mary Marston Edith Day Edith Libby Lewiston Frances Somes Fort Hill Street Earl Rines Jackman Stanley Dodge Albert Galloupe Hallowell Carl Brandt Henry Johnson Mm Brunswick New Jersey Pedro Gillott Lyndhurst Pemaquid Daughters of the American Revolution Lois Flye Sheepscot Flye Grace A. Cowley Reed Inez Ayer Hulda Pennoyer Louise Maxwell Gorham Chelsea S. P. Barton Windsor W. E. Gorham Federal Street Irene Metcalf Third American Legion Auxiliary Nellie Dowling Bradford-Sortwell- Wright Winslow- Holbrook Rockland

Checks for 39651.23 Mailed to Christmas Club Members

Checks totaling 39651.23 were mailed to First National Bank Bath Christmas Club members as the program ended its year. The club saw record membership of 1158 and a higher distribution, up nearly eight percent from 1937, circulating funds to local merchants and supporting bank employment.

Bath First National Bank Christmas Club First National

West Bath Grangers Meet Monday Night

West Bath Grange held a meeting at the Yregiar picetin hall. The charter was draped for Henry Rose who died recently and others were named in resolutions. Delegates were chosen as David Henderson and Mr Henderson. A quilt by the Sewing Circle was noted for sale at the December fair. Next week’s program kicks off contest jacurams under Everett Lemont. Seventy-nine present with Harold Peacock as treasurer. No Sewing Circle meeting this week.

West Bath Grange Henry Rose Mr Roe John Howe Everett Lemont David S Henderson Augustates David Henderson Sion Charles B Doyle Presentarson Harold Peacock

Boston area families to visit aunt over holiday weekend

Mr and Mrs Samuel H Mildram of Brookline and Mr and Mrs James McNerney with son James Jr of Newton Center will spend the holiday and weekend with their aunt Mrs Fred B Reed at 969 High Street.

Samuel H. Mildram Brookline Mass James McNerney James, Jr Newton Center Fred B. Reed High Street

Bath couple narrowly missed Portland disaster anniversary tale

Mr and Mrs Daniel Doyle of 41 Union Street Bath recall boarding the doomed SS Portland at India Wharf but turning back minutes before sailing. They mark their 40th wedding anniversary this week, recalling the gale and the black cat that preceded the ship's loss with 162 hands. The couple, married in 1898 at St Marys, plan a quiet luncheon with family at their home. Mrs Doyle, formerly Delia Durin of Boston, and Mr Doyle a Portland native, have lived in Bath 46 years and work with the Sagadahoc Real Estate Association.

Boston Daniel Doyle Union Street Portland India Wharf Mrs. Doyle Bath Jacob R. Andrews The Hyde Windlass Co Mr. Doyle St. Mary’s Church Doyle Delia Durin Sagadahock Real Estate Association St. Mary's Church Fr. O'Brien Oliver Moses Lisbon Falls D. Joseph Doyle Joseph F. McCole Nellie E. Biggins John W. Costain John M. Johnard Bickford Charles M. Fitzgerald City E. A. Riley

Larceny Charge Involving State Unemployment Check

Ernest L Woodsum a laborer of 9 Water Street Court was arrested on a larceny charge after allegedly stealing and cashing a $13.60 Maine State Unemployment Compensation check belonging to a Front Street resident. He pleaded not guilty as Judge Arthur J. Dunton set bond at 100 cash or sureties for November 25. Police investigated a locked mailbox broken with a knife and coordinated with the Post Office and State Unemployment Commission as the case develops.

Ernest L. Woodsum Water Street Court Arthur J. Dunton Woodsum Maine Dunton Marshal Butler Front Street Charles H. Cahill Postal Department State Unemployment Commission

Covered Dish Supper and Glass Shower At Winter Street Church

More than 70 people attended the annual covered dish supper Tuesday evening hosted by the Winter Street church Ladies Auxiliary for prospective members. Mrs. Crockett and Mrs. Freeman led the supper. 79 glasses were netted from a glass shower for the kitchen. Mrs. Christensen spoke about Alaska. Mrs. Morse and Edward Waters performed music. Miss Leonard Conley and Mrs. Crockett led the program. Dolls for the December 7 sale were requested from several members. Hostesses for the next meeting are named.

Winter Street Arthur S. Crockett Ernest R. Freeman Herrief S. Christensen Alaska Edward T. LeMoine Samuel A. Morse Edward Waters Bartlett Morse Robert Morse Catharine E. Leonard Katherine Conley Olney C. Perry Edgar D. Leavitt Archie E. Doyle Earl C. Kimbie Henry O. Trowbridge Ruth F. Skillings Ida H. Coffie

Caton Family Plans Thanksgiving at Seals Harbor

Brooklyn residents Mr and Mrs Joseph Caton and son Joseph Jr travel with daughter Lillian known as Jean Caton who has just returned from Los Angeles stage work to join Mrs Caton's sister Mrs Melvin Ferris in Park Street for the weekend. They will entertain Mrs Baldwins sister and husband Mr and Mrs Fred Baldwin and daughter Barbara of Brunswick. Mr and Mrs Fred J Higgins and daughter Margaret E Higgins and Mrs Alice E Higgins will spend Thanksgiving at Seal Harbor with Mrs George B Wood and family.

Joseph Caton Joseph, Jr Brooklyn N. Y Lillian Caton Jean Caton Los Angeles Calif Caton Melvin Ferris Park Street Baldwin Fred Baldwin Barbara Brunswick Fred J. Higgins Margaret E. Higgins Alice E. Higgins Seal Harbor George B. Wood Oscar Adams Betty Dorman Perkins Bath West Bath M. E Thomas Aikenhead Alpha Booker Carleton Andrews Charles T. Henderson Portland Andrews Massachusetts Edwin W. Haggett Harold Haggett Lucy Ann Charles Haggett Billy Bobby Lannes Fuller Elmer Mank Woolwich Fred W. Larrabee Lance Joseph W. Larrabee L. D. Sheldon Trafton Swain York Walter Larrabee David Joseph Topsham Frank Woodside Fryeburg J. Everett Mayo Annie H Trufant James B. Lemont Courtney E. Stover J. E. Mayo Jennie Silsby Green Street Elmer Higgins Ruth Jene E. R. Brown Deering Street Ladies’ Aid First Baptist Church Harry Jenks Edward Jenks Lincoln Williams Stanley Williams Winthrop Annie H. Trufant Ralph Warren Leslie Smith Islesboro George R. Booker William Sampson Chester King Mary Kelley Washington Street

West Bath Social Notes Highlight Adams Return and Local Visits

West Bath notes record the return of Oscar Adams after 76 years, moving into the former Dorman Perkins home near the M E church. The column lists numerous local visits, Thanksgiving plans, birthdays, and theatre outings involving Bath residents and nearby towns, including Bath, Portland, Topsham, and Woolwich.

Woolwich Book Club Meeting Reviews Social Problems

The Woolwich Book Club met at Mrs. Carlton D. Reed's home in Day's Ferry with Mrs. Beltran Crocker in charge. The program based on Bossard's Social Change and Social Problems covered the nature of social problems and the need for citizen action. Four books were reviewed including Julia Johnson's Marriage and Divorce and Dorothy Bromley's Use and Abuse of Birth Control. Fourteen members attended and plans for a December meeting on Women As Citizens were announced, with Miss Lois Day in charge.

Julia Johnson George E. Wright Dorothy Bromley Carlton D. Reed Warren Grant Lois Reed A. Farley Mayo, Jr Mary L. Dodge

West Bath Farm Bureau Holds All Day Meeting

The West Bath Farm Bureau gathered for an all day session led by Mrs. Ellery E. Whittemore and Mrs. Loring D. Small on Slip Covers and Christmas Suggestions. A noon dinner was served by Mrs. William A. Coombs and Mrs. Harris T. Rodick. 18 people attended including Mrs. Walter G. Marco and several others. Beth Trott of University of Maine plans to stay with her parents C. Wilfred Trott and family for the remainder of the week.

Joanna M. Hodgkins Lemont Street West Bath Farm Bureau Ellery E. Whittemore Loring D. Small William A. Coombs Harris T. Rodick Elmer ‘Sidélinger Walter G. Marco E. K. Thompson Arthur Brown Walter Smith Earle C. Donnell D. O. Blaisdell Errold W. Quint D. Wallace MacDonald Beth Trott University of Maine C. Wilfred Trott Marshall Avenue

Modernization of Y proposed by architects

Bath Y.M.C.A. directors voted to have plans drawn for a full modernization of the building including a swimming pool and gymnasium enlargement. The project, pegged at 700 dollars with half funded by the National Y.M.C.A. Bureau, will allow phased upgrades starting with a gymnasium expansion and rear level pool installation as funds permit.

National Y.M.C.A. Architectural Bureau Bath Y.M.C.A National Y.M C.A. Bureau Gordon Sweet National Bureau William C. Perkins Sweet Bath Summer Street Y.M.C.A Galen C Moses Charies E. Moody Charles Do. Low William H. White Edward Sewall Frank B. Nichols Roger D Skillings J. Edward Drake Alden G. Smith Arthur I. Stuart

Maine Red Cross Achievements Lauded in Yearlong Review

Maine Red Cross accomplishments across water safety first aid accident prevention and health work were highlighted by Bath Chapter Chairman Harry L Day. The annual summary notes state enrollment at 46363 up since World War II and adds 52500 health visits and 5240 school examinations among other efforts.

Red Cross Maine Harry L. Day Bath United States Day

Woolwich clubs plan meetings and holiday gatherings

Woolwich Good Will Club meets Monday at Mrs Charles Haley home. Sagadahoc Ferry club house nears occupancy. Day's Ferry Community Club hosts guests Mrs Susette Howard and others for a Saturday evening of Monopoly and contract. Several residents plan Thanksgiving visits and church services with Woolwich Union scheduling services at Day's Ferry Nequasset and North Woolwich.

Good Will Club Charles Haley Sagadahoc Ferry Susette Howard Boston Maxine Walker James T. Thorpe Kenneth Thorpe Berlin Mass George Gainsley Charles Henderson Bath William R. Bowie Lester Oliver Edward Thomas Harold Shaw Bernard Bailey Bath Memorial Hospital Richard T. Grover Montsweag Henry Dubar Nequasset Farm Bureau Nequasset Farm Bureau North Methodist Church Woolwich Union Day's Ferry North Woolwich Roland McIntosh Donald Danielson, Conn

Morning service and season events at local church

Morning service at 10 45 with Bible school to follow. Willing Workers met at Mrs Ruth Soule’s home for an all day meeting planning a Christmas sale and supper then a program at Montgweag Grange. Cheerio club to meet Dec 1 at the Soules home. Christmas tree planned at the church and interior re decoration underway.

Ruth Soule Montgweag Grange Cheerio Club Jud Soule

Bath Chapter Roll Call Highlights Training Needs

The Bath Chapter notes ongoing November Roll Call events from November 11 to 24 emphasizing greater needs for training in health safety and character education, urging members to remember these facts as the period winds down.

Bath

West Bath Red Cross Holds All Day Session

West Bath Red Cross met at the grange hall for a long session with lunch served by Mrs. Charles T. Henderson and others. Mrs. Llewellyn D. Rogers received a birthday cake, enrollment managed by Mrs. J Everett Mayo, and a dinner committee named for November 30. Attendees included many local residents from West Bath Bath and nearby towns. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Doyle celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary with a family luncheon at their Union Street home.

Charles T. Henderson E. W. Haggett Clifford B. Wilband Lulu P. Herbert West Charles B. Doyle Joseph Day David S. Henderson Lincoln Williams A. H. Donnell Earl C. Donnell J. Everett Mayo F. W. Larrabee Llewellyn D. Rogers George R. Booker William H. Sampson Chester G. King Carlton Andrews Annie H. Trufant Henry White West Bath Henry D. Adams Harry S. Wallace Charles 2Nd Melvin L. Comeau Margaret Sonia Bath David Herbert Simpson Herbert Paul North Bath Morton S. Baker Woolwich William Powers Harry Peterson East Brunswick

Marriage Returns for Manley T Ellis and Frances Reed

Returns of the marriage of Manley T Ellis of 9 Valley Road and Miss Frances Louise Reed of Boothbay Harbor have been received by City Clerk Gilmore. They wed November 21, at Central Church parsonage 898 Middle Street, officiated by Dr. David L. Wilson.

Manley T. Ellis Valley Road Frances Louise Reed Boothbay Harbor Gilmore David L. Wilson Central Church Middle Street

Baxter Presents Additional Land for State Park

Percival P Baxter transfers 6000 acres in Township 5 Range 9 Piscataquis county north of Katahdin to Maine as a permanent trust for state forest park and recreation. The land must remain in natural wild state as a sanctuary for wildlife with no development. Baxter plans further gifts to expand the Katahdin region, aiming for a total 12,000 acres with potential third deeds forthcoming. Portland October 9 1938.

Maine Mt. Katahdin Percival P. Baxter Portland Barrows Executive Council Baxter Piscataquis County Percival Proctor Baxter Katahdin State State Forest Commission Lewis O. Barrows Executive Waldo N. Seavey State of W. E. L. S. Piscataquis County Baxter State Park Township 5

Central League Sets Supper and Christmas Sale

At a regular Central League meeting members voted to hold a supper on November 28 with a committee led by Mrs Williams Small and others including Mrs Leonard M Lord Mrs Leon B Pennell Mrs Rudolph McRae Miss Shirley M Mank and Miss Ethel Blake in charge Plans were made for a Christmas sale scheduled for December 13 After the business session a social hour followed hosted by Miss Blake and Miss Mank with 34 members present.

Central Williams. Small Leonard M. Lord Leon B. Pennell Rudolph McRae Shirley M. Mank Ethel Blake

Also Mentioned on This Page

State Armory Battery H National Guard of North Lincoln Streets Alameda Hans Jansen George Bemis Carolyn S. Varney Mary Hanley George Hobson Neal Creamer North Carolina Mrs. Creamer Charlotte S. Whiton Creamer Mrs. Whiton Organ Society West Bath Grangers Case Winter Street Ladies’ Auxiliary Woolwich Book Club Bossard Maine Red Cross Joseph Deininder Melrose Deininder Duncan McIintosh Ardella Farrar Edward Ripley West Bath Red Cross Llewellyn Rogers Central League
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