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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1933

Page

2

Wiscasset Society Notices Highlight Holidays and Local News

Wiscasset hosts at Organ Society meeting with Christmas sale planned for Dec 13 and a supper. Town reports frequent visits, church services, Y M C A trip news, and social events with residents including Spinney, Haggett, Larrabee, and Moore. Governor Brann, Judge Powers, and local workers featured in recent town affairs.

Francena White Alice D. Taylor Georgianna Lilly Organ Society Ernest G. Spinney Bombay N. Y Henry W. Webb Mary Hobson Joseph O. Purdue Winter Street Bath First Congregational Church Miss Hobson Ruth Jones Christian Endeavor Society Forest Lew Donald Morang Auburn Clarence A. Richards Portland Granville Moulton Lawrences B. Hargett Dateliter Haggett Norman Lundy K. Murray Senter Salem Wiscasset Farl Dow Hooper Richard Rines Lin George Lincoln Mrs. Dyer Hooper Street Massachusetts Virginia Elliott Damariscotta Virginia Peas Madison Moore Roy Dow Carrie Clark R.N James Chuk Clark's Point Harry Quinnam Cleveland Quinnam Arthur Rines Rinces Vincent Spear Gardiner Blue Lodge of Masons Woman's Club of Langdon T. Snipe Carl M. P. Larrabee Lawrence B. Haggett California Herbert Powers Superior Court Legion Civic Club Judge Powers Bernice Webber Katherine Gibbs Boston Benjamin Webber Frank Quinnam Josephine Plumstead Birch Point Walter Leavitt Topsham Lawrence Duprey Ipswich Mass Frank RR Hadgdon Westport Road Duprey Alice Hadgdon Vivian Ciiles Harvey R. Pease Rockland Bangor Louis J. Brann Harald Campbell Main Street Augustus Burnham Maine Eye and Ear Selectmen’s

Local church events and town notices in Wiscasset

Community plans and discussions on Civil Works Admin plans. Mrs Palmer moves into her Birch Point bungalow with son Frederick. Knight retires from grocery business after 50 years. Episcopal communion observance and parish activities scheduled at St. Philip's church. Wiscasset Larger Parish services listed with a Full program and youth reports from the Older Boy's Conference.

Civil Works Administration Budget Committee W. H. Palmer Berry Birch Point Connecticut Bath George W. Carleton Charles E. Knight Mr. Knight Knight Episcopal Church Brotherhood of St. Andrew St. Philip's Church Daisy Stevens Sewall Metcalf Boston Sheepscot South Newcastle Epworth League Wiscasset Charles E. Titus Henry Crane Elbridge Verney Olavi Miete

Thanksgiving notes and rail work in Wiscasset area

A December 1 1894 note from Sheepscot Echo lists Thanksgiving visits by Miss Annie Sawyer Miss Vernie Blagdon Miss Florence Snell and others to friends in Boston Amherst and Newcastle. It reports a half planked Erskine wharf a major railroad construction push with rails shipments to port and a plan to operate to Weeks Mills by January.

Old Files Sheepscot Echo Annie Sawyer Vernie Blagdon Boston Florence A. Snell Amherst Mass Horace Rhines Turkey Charles Sewall Bowdoin College Brunswick Lillian Shortwell Newcastle Erskine Wharf Louisa Lincoln Kents Hill Seminary C. T. Burroughs FE. T. Hedge H. W. Haw James E. Ballard Freeport Arnold Greenleaf Abril C. Greenleaf J. H. Greenleaf Will Bailey Alden Bailey Mr. Bailey Wiscasset Theodore Cutten Cambridge Theodore H. Cutten Danforth Street Leander Baker Providence R. I Frank S. Lambert Somerville L. L. Lowell Samuel Groves Thomas A. Lowell Lowell Sheepscot C. P. Knight North Whitefield Whitefield Jefferson Weeks Mills

Wiscasset 25 Years Ago Echoes Thanksgiving Visits

November 28 1908 notes show Mrs DeForrest Day in Portland Isaac Jackson at home for Thanksgiving visitors from Boston Lewiston Bath and other towns Miss Flora Farr from Portland and Miss Linnie Page from East Edgecomb attend in town Local Creamery stores ice near Edgecomb and a whale sighting near Davis Island noted as a monster sighting with motor boat chase historic Davis Island whale episode also mentions George Bemis linked to Hotel North and a state register of deeds meeting in Augusta.

Wiscasset Sheepscot Echo Woolwich Flora Farr Portland Henry Cowley Newburyport Mass Henry Nichols North Reading L. W. Gibbs Parker Lewis Little Daughter Bath R. M. Pierce Bates College Morrell Waterville W. F. Merrill Rudolph Rowland Frank J. Bragdon Alice Bragdon Abner Blair Edward Blair Turner Center Creamery Association Edgecomb Davis Island

Shipbuilding on the Clyde Topic of an Able Talk

Central church Men's Club hosted John Wishart from Bath Iron Works to discuss Clyde shipbuilding his Bailey school charts and shipyard history. He compared Cunarder Lusitania Mauretania dimensions, described launching on the Clyde, and shared Scottish stories. A 40-seat supper preceded the talk.

Clyde John Wishart Central Church Bath Iron Works Bailey Evening School Mr. Wishart Lusitania Mauretania Tom Huston Sidney Lermond Fred Fuller Maurice Haynes Marius Page William Small

Gene and Mother Await Pie Breathing In Oven

Gene and her mother anxiously watch the oven for the first pie as Gene jokes that it is still breathing when the door opens. The Indianapolis News captures a light domestic moment.

Gene Indianapolis News

Rotary welcomes District Governor Moulton at Bath luncheon

Warren J. Moulton D D of Bangor district governor of the 38th district spoke at the Bath Rotary Club luncheon at Hotel Phoenix. He urged club attendance at the upcoming district conference in Bangor May 15 16 and noted plans for the next international convention in Detroit. He highlighted illiteracy reduction efforts and praised Aroostook farmers for repaying 60 percent of crop loans.

Bath Rotary Club Hotel Phoenix Warren J. Moulton Bangor Moulton Bangor Theological Seminary Waterville Aroostook Department of Education Washington Rotary Maine Sagadahoc Harry T. Passmore Edward Sewall Marius Page

Rev. S. H. Perkins Dies Suddenly in Lynchburg

Mrs. Emma Jacobs of Bath learns of the sudden death of her brother Rev. S. H. Perkins in Lynchburg Virginia at age 73 from angina pectoris. A Brunswick native, he led Inglewood Baptist Church since 1928 after serving College Hill Baptist. He belonged to Odd Fellows Junior Order of United Mechanics and United Commercial Travelers. He is survived by his wife three sons and three sisters.

Emma Jacobs Bath Lynchburg H. Perkins Brunswick Henry Martha Dunning Perkins Inglewood Baptist Church College Hill Baptist Church Odd Fellows, Junior Order of United Mechanics United Commercial Travelers

Miss Lina Sewall Funeral Held in Winter Park

The funeral of Miss Lina G. Sewall, daughter of the late Gen. Fred D. Sewall, who died Thursday in Winter Park Florida, was held Wednesday at Winter Street Church. Rev Horace Holton of Brockton and Rev Joseph O Purdue officiated with organ music by Mrs Carl Albee and Miss Sewall's cousin. Honorary bearers included Mayor Lord and doctors Gordon Berry Lincoln Hill Spear and Ledyard. Burial followed at Maple Grove.

Lina G. Sewall Fred D. Sewall Winter Park Fla Winter Street Church Carl Albee Sewall Horace Holton D. D Brockton Mass Joseph O. Purdue Mayor Lord Gordon Berry Worcester James O. Lincoln Fred D. Hill Allan Spear Owen J. Ledyard Maple Grove

Newspaper Woman Questions Gov Ritchie

A Maryland governor Albert C. Ritchie faced a sharp exchange with a rookie reporter at a press conference. She grilled him about life guidance and Russian novels, prompting his quip that he is a bachelor and cannot answer for posterity.

Albert C. Ritchie Maryland Perus Ritchie Gov. Ritchie

Dance draws good crowd in West Bath Grange Hall

West Bath Grange Hall hosted a well attended Thursday dance with Miss Anne K. Quinn and Kenneth Smith organizing. Prizes in the spot waltz went to Howard O. Nash and partner as local musicians provided entertainment.

West Bath Grange Hall The Grange Anne K. Quinn Kenneth Smith Howard O. Nash Edwin W. Haggett Harold L. Safford, Jr Graham White Herbert A. Henderson David Neilson New York City Walter H. Larrabee Larrabee's Grove Neilson Dorothy Wright Joseph M. Lemont Haggett James B. Lemont Bazin and Paul Edward A. Footer Footer Upper High Street Bath Joseph W. Larrabee Emily Charles L. Haggett West Bath Arthur C. Lemont Massachusetts Commonwealth Lexington Edwin H. Hutdin Lemont Dorchester Sue Mackie Paul Palmer West Roxbury Wendell D. Williams Needham Heights Mass Campbell's Pond Ernest E. Williams Helen H. Rogers Llewellyn D. Rogers Saco Clementine K. Burns Dwinal E. Cornish Farle C. Donnell Portland Electric Boat Co Groton, Conn June A Helen Eskilson Brunswick Grammar School

December Weather Ahead Says Sam Morrill Forecasts Snow

Lewiston meteorologist Sam Morrill cautions a cold stormy December with notable snow by Christmas. He predicts normal to below normal temperatures, three storm peaks from the 1st to 7th, 12th to 18th, and 24th to 30th, and a fair but cold finish. He also notes a possible earthquake event between the 13th and 20th.

Sam Morrill Lewiston Sam

Bath to Spend 16100 on Athletic Field Improvements

The city plans a 16100 appropriation to upgrade Kelley Athletic Field by adding a cinder running track and improving the baseball diamond. The project aims to provide a proper track for youths, with past efforts and recent improvements noted. Vera Tozier Anderson is ill at the City hospital.

Bath Kelley Ernest F. Kelley McKay Park Lincoln Street Mill Pond Park and Cemetery Department Vera Tozier Anderson City Hospital

School Improvement League entertains with plays and music

The Sagadahoc Ferry school audience enjoyed a radio broadcast style program featuring three plays including Pennies Grow and Unthankful Thankful, recitations, vocal and instrumental numbers. Cast lists highlighted many children with Harold Strout and Barbara Genthner among performers, plus a quartet and violin solo by local musicians.

SPS Sagadahoc Ferry School Grocer Enes Harold Strout Theodore Molson Kenneth Churchill Mila Orr Ruth Presley Geraldine Rice Ray Patricia Strout Dorothy Reed Edward Orr Kenneth Grant Mildred Foote William Molson Paul Sylvester Kenneth Sylvester Ray Loundsbury Faustina Reed Waldo Dexter Hartley Loundsbury Sarah Reed Jennie Molson Mi&le Everson Stinson William Robson Bertram Crocker Walter Swank Joan H. Carter Nelson Rice Marilyn Hatch Ruth Reynolds

Skelton Elected to Executive Bankers NRA Code Committee

William L. Skelton assistant treasurer of Bath Trust Co was elected to the executive committee of the Bankers NRA Code committee at a Group 2 bankers meeting covering Androscoggin Franklin and Oxford counties plus Bath and Brunswick in Lewiston. The group aims to standardize service charges and act as a clearing house for member banks with state committee approval led by Daniel T. Dougherty of Bath. FE Parker Lewiston presides E H Morrison Wilton VP BE L Wellman Auburn secretary treasurer and the trio plus W H Farrar Brunswick L M Irish Rumford complete the nine member executive committee.

William L. Skelton Bath Trust Co Bankers Nra Code Committee Bankers of Group 2 Androscoggin Franklin Oxford Bath Brunswick Lewiston Bath Clearing House Daniel T. Dougherty FE. E. Parker E. H. Morrison Wilton BE. L. Wellman Auburn W. H. Farrar L. M. Irish Rumford Allen M. Irish Mr. Skelton

Limit For Changing Enrollments In Municipal Elections

The article notes a rush of possible party enrollment changes ahead of municipal, primary, and state elections with deadlines already passed for caucus participation. It explains enrollment changes affect partisan nomination eligibility and clarifies that enrollment does not restrict ballot casting.

Woolwich Union Plans Social and Services in Sagadahoc Ferry

A Woolwich Union for Christian Service social is set for Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. in Sebenon hall Sagadahoc Ferry to aid Woolwich Union. Entertainment arranged by Rev Walter Swank George Wright Harold Gilmore and Lewis Cooper with refreshments by Mrs Nelson Rice and Mrs Edward V Reed.

Loring K. Soule Richard Hunne‘well Harold Ghaw Newman Getchell Daisy Wilson Plinette Allen Pred Soule Alton Berry Arthur ‘Williams George Stickney Sebenon Hall Sagadahoc Ferry Woowich Woolwich Union For Christian Service C. P. Hall Perley Roode Dresden John Reed Bar Harbor Benjamin Shaw New Harbor Shaw Edward V. Reed Red Cross Sagadahoc Jameson Waldron Julius Reed David G. Reed Sebenca Hall Frank J. Walker Swampscott Mass John W. Brown Ladies’ Auxiliary Nequasset Edward Holbrook A. W. Hall Bath R. J. Gilmore Lawrence Putnam Modshea Lake Union For Christian Service Walter Swank George Wright Harold Gilmore Lewis Cooper Edithe Rice Pearl Reed Ruth Reynolds

Wesley Ladies Aid Plans Christmas Sale and Rummage Event

The Wesley church ladies plan a rummage sale at the vestry on Friday, Dec 8 with an all day meeting. A combined Christmas sale with the Sorority is set for Dec 15 at two in the afternoon featuring a supper and entertainment.

Ladies’ Aid Wesley Church Fred R. Cahill South Street Fred Quimby Charles E. Ripley Fred Cahill Edward P. Rice William Davis Edward Cook Joan O. McBean William Coombs Merton O. Wibber Harris T. Rodick Oliver Brown Llewellyn D. Rogers Carrie Sampson Wilfred C. Trott Ripley Pred Cahill Quimby Abner C. Johnson William W. Hosmer Rice John Gage George A. Cahill D. Wy- He Lemont Porest L. Littlefield

Gardiner Hosts Maine Grand Chapter Reception Attends

Mr and Mrs Henry G Shaw and other Genesta members attended a reception in Gardiner for Norman H Trafton chosen as Worthy Grand Patron of the Grand Chapter of Maine. Nearly 400 guests from 25 Maine chapters filled Shrine hall for the event.

Henry G Shaw Paul G. Pagdikian Luther S&s. Thomypeon Catherine E. Leonard Mabelle S. Pullerton Ruby P. Pullerton Genesta Gardiner Norman H. Trafton Grand Chapter Maine O. FE Homn Marion Mraz. Shaw Shrine Hall

Mrs Delia Lempson Improves After Providence Hospital Surgery

Friends report Mrs Delia Lempson of Edward Street is recovering daily after a recent operation at Providence Hospital Rhode Island. She now rests at her sister’s home in Providence.

Delia Lempson Edward Street Providence. R. I. Hospital Providence

Also Mentioned on This Page

Donald F. Preble Central Church Men’s Club Bath Club West Bath Grange No. 154 Dean Bonney Henrietta Bonney Olney C. Perry George Wallace Gertrude F. Wallace Gertrude E. Wallace Edna Antworth Josephine L. Hamblen Wilhelmina M. Gackenbach Albert H. Thompson Carolyn Thompson Reginald T. Burns Melvina Vachon Arthur E. J .,Jr David A. Vachon Frank Wavester Jr Harold J. Footer Scott M. Golder Mary C. Golder Kenneth Brown Doris McKay Annie J. S. Lemont Almon R. Perry Doris Holbrook Charles B. Doyle State Grange Sidney Holbrook S. H. Perkins Morrill School Improvement League Sebenca Skelton Bath Man Board of Bankers N.R.A. Code Wesley Ladies’ Aid DR. H. B. Duce Center ST
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