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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1939

Page

3

Golden wedding celebrated in Revere for Bates couple

Friends and relatives gathered at Trinity Congregational church in Revere to honor Mr. and Mrs. Silas M. Bates of Winthrop Ave on their golden wedding anniversary. The couple, married in West Bath Maine, received in a line with family members while tributes and music were shared by local groups and relatives. A cameo pin and wrist watch marked 50 years of church service.

Trinity Congregational Church Silas M. Bates Winthrop Ave West Bath Charles H. Bates Bates Elmer S. Tibbetts David M. Bates Leslie M. Bates Margaret S. Bickford Clyde Bremer Leon Bates Allan Bulmer Ruth Annis Porter Bower Shirley Stanley Bickford Leslie Bates Lea Bates

Matthews Thompson Wedding Tuesday in Brunswick

The marriage of Miss Helen Elizabeth Thompson of Waban Massachusetts to William Thompson Matthews of Brooklyn occurred Tuesday afternoon at St. Charles church Brunswick. Rev George Barry Wood officiated. The bride wore brown and gold lame with a yellow rose bouquet. Attendant was Miss Anne Paulsen. Best man was Dr. Matthews. A small reception followed at the bride’s grandparents’ home. The couple will reside at 38 Buckingham Road Brooklyn after a two week honeymoon.

Helen Elizabeth Thompson Harold E Thompson Helen Triggs Thompson Waban Mass Bath William Thompson Matthews Schuyler C. Matthews Brooklyn N. Y St. Charles Church Brunswick George Barry Wood University Church of Corpus Christi Anne Paulsen Wilmette, Ill Welesley College George E. Thompson Ruth E. Thompson Park Row Matthews Brunswick High School Wellesley College Columbia College Columbia Law School Tidewater Oil Co New York Buckingham Road West Bath Thomas Pierce Providence R. I Birch Point Pierce Harold Ferguson Sharron Harry Batchelder Kennebunk Laura Cutting Winneganee Ernest Williams Frank Dimock New London Conn Williams Fannie Tinkham Everett E. E. Williams Charles Tabor East Auburn Wendell Daly Myrtle Greene Eleanor Thompson Waterville Percy E. Holbrook Robert J. E. Mayo J. R. Halmshaw West Hampton Frank Woodside Fryeburg Emma Lincoln Greene Lisbon Falls George Ramsdell Lewiston Hayden Rogers Bingham L. D. Rogers Coral Robinson Boston Edward K. Thompson Perry Edward Mouse Island John Brackett Cutler Harold Hardwick Fuller Dunton Sydney Beane Allan Dana Brackett Gerald Moore Paul Tuttle Bobby South Portland Quaker Point Sprague Copee Ohio Earl C. Donnell Stanley Henderson West Bath Grange South America Marian Rose Fred Rose Eastern Maine General Hospital Portland A. B. Snow Gilbert Wilson Freeport Albert Aapa Harpswell Edward Mank Larrabee’s Grove Edward, Jr Gardiner Hospital E. W. Haggett Lula Herbert Everett Lemont Knox County Pomona Warren Good Will Club Woolwich Marguerite Donnell Lincoln Williams E. K. Thompson Perry L. Thompson Helen T. Thompson William T. Matthews Harold Thompson Morse High School Topsham Fair Barbara Elinor King Jacqueline Lorraine Sawyer Ethel Waterman Charlotte Bunker Dorothy Bubier Jackie Rose William Bailey Allen McAllister Frank Donnell Nancy Coombs Graydon Smith Edward Thompson Dana Small Eva Kingsbury Eula Carol W Robert Ie Harold Bailey Wilbert Small

Jail Term Follows Inability to Pay Fine in City Court

Rexford Pierce of Summer Street was sentenced after failing to pay a $100 fine plus $19.75 costs for drunken driving. He may serve 90 days in Kennebec County Jail unless the amount is paid. He also faced a $10 fine and $6.70 costs for intoxication. Pierce requested jail transfer to Augusta. He was arrested Oct. 1 at North and Lincoln for drunken driving and Oct. 7 for intoxication. Two South End girls, aged 16 and 17, were given an indeterminate sentence at the State School for Girls in Hallowell for common night watching. Franklin Devoe of Peabody Mass. was held after larceny of a automobile in Portland and transferred to Portland police. Elsie Bohanan of Nashua NH is visiting Mrs Emma Rogers.

Rexford Pierce Summer Street Kennebec County Augusta Gardiner R. Deering Pierce North Lincoln Streets South End State School Hallowell Deeing Watic Ing Franklin Devoe Peabody Mass Harry L. Thompson Newcastle Portland Bath

Autumn Color Drives Through West Bath Homes

West Bath residents enjoy fall color from their doors as visitors travel to Birch Point and nearby towns. Mrs. Thomas Pierce and Providence guests stay at Birch Point for a week while locals host relatives and friends visiting from Maine and Massachusetts.

Maine Apple Crop Surges 60 Percent Over 1938

Maine agriculture officials estimate this year’s apple crop will exceed last season by about 60 percent with 850 000 bushels expected this fall. Assistant Chief George Chick notes the fruit is "pretty good" and plans to coordinate with federal officials to sell surplus through the Surplus Commodity Division.

Maine George Chick Agriculture Department Chick

Battery H Boys Propose Armory Use For Bath Youths

Battery H 240th C A C in Bath plans to loan its new State armory to city youths, especially girls, for winter recreation. They seek about 200 to install baskets and finish the court, aiming to run a league under Y M C A and high school supervision with potential Morse High School events and 1,000 seat capacity.

Bath Battery H Y. M. C. A. Battery H Morse High School New Armory Kelley Field Armory

Probate Court settles multiple estates in Sagadahoc session

Judge Dunton presided at Sagadahoc probate court in Bath on October term second session. Wills filed for Ellsworth B. Reed Ralph Hodges. Mary Philena Reed. Benjamin Segley. Trustee confirmed for Charles P. Wetherbee estate with George B. Wetherbee and Boston Safe Deposit & Trust Co. as trustees. Bonds filed for Gilmore C. Trott guardian Alberta Marr. Inventories and accounts filed and allowed for several Bath Richmond West Bath Georgetown Tops ham Phippsburg and related estates. Perpetual care petition granted for cemetery lot.

Ellsworth B. Reed Richmond Effie M. Reed Mary Philena Reed Ralph C. Hodges Benjamin Segley Raymond Sedgley Charles P. Wetherbee Bath George B.wetherbee Boston Safe Deposit & Trust Co Gilmore C. Trott Brooks Brown Guardian Alberta H.marr Georgetown John P. Carey, Jr Milton 8. Gsalra William S. Brrry Annie W. Stackpole West Bath Mildred Strout Jennie M. Gowell Gwendolyn C. Caverly George Rogers Topsham Beatrice L. Skelton Beatrice M. Perow Alfred Douglas Perow Joseph Benjamin Perow Lawrence Edward Perow Mildred Alice Perow Augustus Perow, Jr Sylvia Warren Edgar N. Warren Nathaniel M. Morse John W. Morse Phippsburg Joseph T. Small Donald N. Small Martha P. Small Thomas R. Merrifield Lee E. Haley Annie G. Morang Charles M. Morang Frank T. Pushard Henry F. Pushard Ceme

Railroad Station Agent E. B. Morton Resigns After 51 Years

E. B. Morton resigns as Mars Hill station agent after 51 years in railroad service. He completed 51 years on Aug 3, 1939, including 45 years with the center highway line of the Maine railroad and its northern division service.

E. B. Morton Mars Hill Cen Renee Pa & Aroostook Railr Company Mr Tearwster

Woolwich Community Notices and Social Events Across Town

Woolwich and Montsweag residents held gatherings from Ladies Auxiliary supper to Day's Ferry club meetings. Weddings, baptisms and visits dominated the weekend scene with guests from Bath, Augusta, Portland and Boston. A War study sermon and a hunting party theme colored local church and social activities.

Knox-M'Eachern Wedding Saturday in Portland

Arthur Knox son of Mr and Mrs Lorn Knox Portland and Miss Marion McEachern daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward McEachern 23 Western avenue were married Saturday evening at eight in the Church of God Wilmot street The bride wore a white gown with long tulle veil and carried white carnations Mrs Irving Knox sister in law of the bridegroom was matron of honor Miss Leora Cramp six year old niece of the bride was flower girl A reception followed in the church Ice cream and cake were served The couple will reside at 6 Madison Street Portland. Edward McEachern Mr and Mrs Robert Eliot Bolt

Arthur Knox Lorn Knox Portland Marion McEachern Edward McEachern Western Avenue Church of God Wilmot Street Irving Knox Knox

Westport Social Roundup Sees Local Families Visiting

Westport notes show Jennie Cromwell visiting Mrs. Francena Cromwell at Nequasset while Ammi Louise Jewett stayed with grandparents H. M. Jewett. Eva Beaudet from Boston spent the weekend at her cottage. Leland Trefethens from South Portland visited their cottage here. Virginia Jewett, a University of Maine student, was visited in Orono by Brian and Mrs. Jewett. Mary Dickson will winter with them after a Boothbay Harbor visit. Delia Craney of Boston moved between Ernest Anderson’s home. Gilbert Greenleaf and Daniel Shanahan visited Arrowsic and Augusta respectively amid illness of Mrs. Willis Colby.

Jennie Cromwell Francena Cromwell Nequasset Ammi Louise Jewett H. M. Jewett Ferry Eva Beaudet Boston Sher Cottage Leland Trefethen South Portland Brian M. Jewett Orono Virginia U. of M Ross Dickson Boothbay Harbor Mary Dickson Delia Craney Ernest Anderson Gilbert Greenleaf Arrowsic Greenleaf Homestead Daniel Shanahan Augusta Brian Jewett Willis Colby

Stanley Henderson Reports Life in Rio de Janeiro

Stanley Henderson spoke at West Bath Grange about his mining equipment business and life in Rio de Janeiro Brazil He described Rio as a beauty spot with a grand harbor and brightly lit streets Rainy humid conditions prevail most of the year with coffee a major crop About 76 people including eight visitors attended with Charles Genthner announced to lead Friday’s dance.

Stanley Henderson Rio de Janeiro Brazil West Bath Grange Rio Henderson Sweden Maine Mr. Henderson Charles Genthner

Tea and Exhibit at Children's Home

Annual tea and exhibit of Scout work and open house at the State Military and Naval Children's Home will be held Thursday Oct 19 from 3 30 to 5. Tickets available through Scout Council. Committees list festival helpers and hosts.

David 8. Cogan R. Clinton McFadden Alfred E. Carpenter Milton C. Trott Edward Sewall Arthur Sewall James A. Gillies Frank L. Staples Wilmer I. Voorhees Archibald M. Main Sumner Sewall Bowen Torrey

Bath Iron Works head to speak at Legion supper

Pres William S. Newell of Bath Iron Works Corp will be guest speaker Thursday at 6 45 PM for Ro land Smith Post 21 American Legion. A supper, musical program, and reception planning are under way with many members asked to reply promptly. A second dance is set for Friday at 8 30 PM with music and refreshments promised. Auburn police probe larceny of a gum vending machine from Laurel shop after a rear window break and potential cigaretment device. Potential suspect details unclear.

William S. Newell Bath Iron Work Corp Roland Smith Post No. 21 American Legion Auxiliary Albert L. Owen Adjt Phip A. Roberts Lancelot H. Cooper James A. Clappison Gardiner D. Rogers Howard Pratt Edgar D. Leavitt Auburn Laurel Fonetaanen

Bay Point Social Notes Highlight Weddings and Visits

Mrs. J A Steadman leaves for Massachusetts while Ralph Spinney returns to Bath after Summer at Bay Point. A wedding at St Johnsbury links Robert Stone and Margaret Stillman of New York City. The N B C Stagecrafters group at Radio City hosts a November Federal Theatre play directed by Stone.

J. A. Steadman Birchwood Massachusetts Palm Springs Cal Ralph Carlisle Paeneane Katherine Anchorage Kennebec Point Ralph E. Spinney Bath Bay Point Louis W. Dietrich Minneapolis West Harry Stone Auburn Portland John Blackie West Georgetown Walter Perry First Beach Donald Avery Beatrice Dawn Island View Edward Wren Stephen Etnier Bowdoin College Brunswick Bay Colleen Radley Islands Merline Thompson Charlotte Cahill J. Otis Swift Hastings-on- Hudson George Frye Cedar Cove Lou Karl Hentz Long Island E. R. Wright Steen Harry J. Stone Lewiston St. Johnsbury Mr. Stone National Broadcasting Co Radio City N. Y Miss Stillman Boston University Eastman School of Music Rochester University WGY Schenectady N.Y N. B.C Federal Theatre

Justices Assigned For Coming Year Announced In Maine

Chief Justice Charles J. Dunn released the 1940 assignments for Maine Superior and Supreme Judicial Court. Sagadahoc county lists January nine and June eleven hearings with Fisher Rand and Murray Whitman as reporters. Law terms are set for Augusta and Portland with specific February April June and October sessions.

Superior Court Charles J. Dunn Sagadahoc William H. Fisher Fred S. Rand Augusta Edward P. Murray Arthur H. Whitman Portland George H. Worster Edward T. Richardson Supreme Judicial Court Guy H. Sturgis Charles P. Barnes Sidney St. F. Thaxter James H. Hudson Harry Manser Bangor Arthur Chapman George L. Emery Biddeford Herbert T. Powers Fort Fairfield Albert Beliveau Rumford Law Court Nellie P. Rackliffe Linwood F. Crockett

Maine Apple Growers Seek Federal Aid After Lewiston Meeting

A telegram to Washington requests the Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation purchase apples in Maine. The Lewiston meeting estimated the Maine crop this year to be double last year, and cited warm weather and low prices as creating an urgent need for federal assistance. State apple committee members chosen by the growers include W. J. Ricker Turner as chairman.

Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation Maine Washington Lewiston W. J. Ricker Turner

Also Mentioned on This Page

Wiscasset Europe Red Cross Lincoln County Henry W. Webb Roosevelt Wiscasset Public Library Garrison Hill Masonic Hall Louise J. Blagdon Susan Bailey Nellie Dowling Sadie Bradford Helen Gorham Olive Dow Nina Fowles Maybelle Sherman Sidney G. Evans Frank Henry A. Dyer Gertrude McTeer Grace Dodge Anne Miete Elizabeth Harding Genesta Eva Gorham Wise Arthur Jones Thelma Medford Fred Blagdon Gardiner Road Blagdon Evelyn Levenseller Phipps Rochester N. H Hattie Tarr Frank B. Adams Adams Union Street Anne Nelder Helen Quinnam Verna Southard Sidney B. Knight Dorothy Getchell Getchell Newman Getchell Bath Iron Works Corp Walter E. Greenleaf Westport Nina Brown Edmunds Greenleaf Bath Iron Works Bath Iron Works. Mrs. Greenleaf Graduated From Wiscasset Academy Lawrence Colby Ralph Jenkins Andrews Bath Road Washington, D. C Everett W. Jackson Helen Haggett Beatrice Cowley Nellie Munsey Carolyn Pendleton Haggett Ruth Charles J. DiPerri O. E.S Charles E. Cowley Paul Keeler West Roxbury Paul, Jr Alice Taylor Joseph Hubbard Ruth Simonton Bath Memorial Hospital Simonton Paul Clish Brewer Stanley Dodge Frank H. Gray Philip Munsey Kenneth Lee S. Gorham W. E. Gorham Federal Street Silas Bates Revere Revere, Mass Mr. Bates Charles H Susan (Flanders) Bates Sabine District Mrs. Bates Jesse M Margaret (Small) Tibbetts Brigham's Cove Matthews-Thompson Elsie Bohanan Nashua Emma Rogers Middle Street Courtney E. Stover Wellington Johnson Albert Austin Deer Mountain Parkertown Oxford County Maine Alpine Club Wilson's Mills-Oquossoc Dunton Tery Lucy G. Southworth of- Bath Allan Spear Herbert Wright Cheerio Club Harold Shaw Monteweag Charles Smith Eliott Harvey T. Bailey George W. Shaw Lloyd Ivan Elm Street Church Phyllis Eaton Wallace Hart Harold Waldoboro Clifton Gainsley George Gainsley River Road Blanche Littlefield Littlefield Day’s Ferry Lindsey Cooper Henry Cooper George Farnham Wellesley Ladies’ Auxiliary Union For Christian Service C. P. Hall Edward V. Reed White Mountains Burton Hodgkins Eben Dana J. M. Gowdey Woolwich Center Baptist Church Montsweag Church Center Church Montsweag North Woolwich Harry Patten Delmont Rose Vinal Hunnewell H. P. Hathorne Montsweag Baptist Church Loring Soule Murphy's Corner Clyde Soule Sam Soule Edward Carr Bedford Moosehead Lake Marion Bradshaw Bangor Theological Seminary Sebenon Hall Blanche J, Bunker Los Angeles Calif Sagadahoc Ferry Ida M. Beals Allen Pettingill Ladies’ Auxiliary of Good Will Club House Knox-M Eachern West Bath Grange City Newell Fisher, Murray and Worster Sagadahoc County
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