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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1934

Page

4

Community church group forms for closer cooperation in Sheepscot Valley

Harvey R. Pease was elected chair man Joseph Kennedy vice chair man William L. Flynn secretary and Frank H. Gray treasurer of a new interchurch organization formed by Sheepscot valley church representatives at the Congregational parsonage on Oct 10 The meeting included ministers lay leaders and a Philadelphia speaker Dr Dawber who outlined parish formation and operation Other items note the Dorcas club progressive supper and a large Christian Endeavor gathering plus obituaries and local social news.

Harvey R. Pease Joseph Kennedy Alna William L. Flyn Sheepscot Frank H. Gray Wiscasset Sheepscot Valley Congregational Parsonage Frank Gray Parker B. Stinson W. A. Dawber Philadelphia Dawber Titus Dorcas Club Spinney Sidney G. Evans Joanna Harvey Bailey Elsie Christian Endeavor Society The Congregational Church C. FE Newcastle C. E William Frye Marjorie Rowe Christian Endeavor Congregational Frank B. Houdlette Houdlette Washington Town Farm G. L. Kneeland Little Son Biddeford

West Bath social notes and local visits spread across town

West Bath residents host and visit relatives from Campbell's Pond to Birch Point. A state highway crew tarred the Alna State Aid road. The Montsweag Farm Bureau met to discuss wardrobe reconditioning. A collision on Boothbay Harbor road prompted minor injuries. The Wiscasset Woman's Club eyes Oct 19 meeting with Supt. Rowe as guest speaker. The Methodist church nears completion and plans rededication for its centennial. The play Applesauce is set for Oct 25 and 26 at Red Men's hall.

George Nute Boston Jessie Lawrence Vinton Dow Boothbay Harbor Road Kent’s Hill Woman’s Club of Wiscasset Frank Rowe Wartell Charles E. Titus Philip Munsey and Son Boston University School of Theology

Woolwich Red Cross Chapter Planned With Local Meeting

Woolwich residents are invited to a Friday October 19 meeting at 7 30 pm at Mrs Pearl Reed s home to organize a local Red Cross chapter. Bath chapter representatives will explain work as town officials vote on road funds and aid for needy children.

Pearl E. Reed Red Cross Woolwich Bath Roland Reins Arrowsic Percey Bailey Roberta Hathorne Day's Ferry Fred Carlton Florence Carlton Cadillac Mountain Bar Harbor Frank Farnham Wellesley Hills Mass Laura Farnham Winship A. Reed Tuessie Hall Pearl Reed Herbert Leeman Wiscasset Rebekahs Costello P. Hall Edward V. Reed Montreal Quebec Marcia Stinson Woodfords G. M. Stinson Alice King David G. Reed Reed Field

Auction of Cars Lists Classic Ford and Chevrolet Deals

Used Cars listing shows a 1933 Ford V-8 157 inch truck for 450 dollars and a 1931 Chevrolet Sport Coupe offered between 125 and 150 dollars, with an 80 dollar price tag for additional items.

Chevrolet

Weekend Visitors and Family Gatherings Across Maine

South Dresden residents Winston Lawrence and cousin Warren Slavin of Wellesley Mass. hosted and visited relatives with Will Siegars. Burke family returned from Charleston Mass. Topsham Fair attendees included Purley Roode and Leland Siegars. Elmer Tozier and daughter Lawrence Mulholland of Waterville visited Siegars. Dr Elmer Carleton of New Hampshire stayed with his brother Fred Carleton. Charlie Whitehouse and Mabel Shaw of Auburn spent Sunday with Bert Siegars. Altena Lilly, recovering at Gardiner hospital for 14 weeks, has gone home. Mrs Elmer Lozier of Waterville returned after a week with her daughter.

Winston Lawrence Warren Slavin Wellesley Mass Will Siegars Thomas J. Burke Charleston Purley Roode Leland Siegars Topsham Fair Elmer Tozier Lawrence Mulholland Waterville Elmer Carleton New Hamp Shire Fred Carleton Charlie Whitehouse Mabel Shaw Auburn Bert Siegars Altena Lilly Gardiner Hospital Elmer Lozier

Power outage at Rumford Falls affects Rumford and Mexico

A short circuit at the Rumford Falls Light and Water Co. power house cut lights and power to Rumford and Mexico for about an hour. The Oxford paper mill, drawing power from the same plant, shut down for roughly sixty minutes causing disruption but no serious damage as the fault was repaired and service restored.

Rumford Falls

Montsweag 4-H Club Wins Seal at County Contest

The Montsweag Boys 4-H club led by Mr and Mrs Daniel E Ames traveled to East Auburn on Saturday October 13 for the Annual County Contest. They earned a Seventh Seal of Achievement as two hundred eighty people attended the banquet despite a storm.

Montsweag Boys 4-H Club Daniel E. Ames East Auburn

Indictments loom in Sagadahoc Grand Jury session

Sagadahoc Superior Court convened for October term with Justice George Worster presiding. The grand jury, first to include a woman member, considers indictments for man slaughter and a statutory offense, plus breaking and larceny cases. juvenile defendants and a 12 year old accuser are among those tied to the hearings.

United States Justice Worster Sumner Sewall Traverse Sagadahoc Superior Court Imp Woolwich Bernice M. Carr Earl H. Frost Richmond George H. Worster Harley A. Shattuck Worster John P. Carey, Jr Emily M. Rideout Bowdoinham Traverse Jury Andrews Road Carey Dana R. McClintic Brunswick Harpswell Alonzo B. Cromwell Elmer Gowell Sabattus Daniel E. McPhee Bath John J. Keegan McClintic Ellis L. Aldrich Topsham Gowell Bowdeinham Edward W. Bridgham Alexander McDougall, Jr Trott’s George Burns Cora Ellis Carlton D. Reid Reed Charles H. Rackley Roger E. Williams West Bath Howard Spinney Fred H. Thompson

Grace Men's Club to Start Next Week

Grace church Men's club resumes activities for the coming season with a kickoff on Wednesday evening October 24. The open meeting aims to plan the season and build on last year's strong member support for enjoyable and instructive evenings. Members and interested parties urged to attend, with Charles Pearse Everett Pierce and Carroll Watson leading the social program.

Grace Church Men's Club Charles Pearse E. Everett Pierce Carroll Watson

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