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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1939

Page

3

Wiscasset Club Hosts Lincoln County Women Meet

The Woman's Club of Wiscasset welcomed visiting Union members for a day of reports and programs led by Lois Frye and Isabel Labe. Sessions included secretary and treasurer reports, Founders' Day notes, a Club Institute, and a guest speaker on travels in Greece. The day closed with a rising vote of thanks and prayers for peace.

Lois Frye Woman's Club of Wiscasset Isabel Labe Waldoboro Louise Miller Mabel Rand Elizabeth Bryant Lincoln Home Corporation Fannie Orne Perkins Lillian Nash Lincoln County Fair Grace Carlisle Elizabeth Webb State Federation Rangeley Club Lois Wickstrom Elizabeth Reed Boothbay Harbor Lottie Lovell Amy Albee Erskin Congregational Vestry Hostess Club Elden Munsey Munsey Ethel Bedennett Ethel Bailey Harriet Jackson Laura Evans Nellie Dowling Irene Metcalf Carolyn Pendleton Grace Mitchell Priscilla Campbell Henry Anderson Mary Hobson Damariscotta-Newcastle Club Celie Ethridge Doris Webb George Singer Abbie Hall Maude Clark Gay Corinne Gerry George Chase Lewiston Sewall Greece

Huntoon Hill Grange Hosts Miscellaneous Shower

Tuesday evening last week Huntoon Hill grange members hosted a miscellaneous shower for Mr and Mrs Arthur Paquet of Edgecomb who recently wed. The couple, with Mrs Paquet a Wiscasset Academy graduate and Mr Paquet a poultry man, received linen and kitchen gifts, enjoyed refreshments, dancing, and well wishes before leaving in a decorated car.

M. FP. Gray Boston Brownfield Frank H. Gray Gray Home Richard C. Gray Patricia Norway Arthur Rines Rines Kenneth Glidden Glidden South Eliot Montsweag Grange Albert Bailey Forest Johnson Gertrude Gilmore Grange Hall Louise Adams Weston M. Hilton Damiscotta Miss Adams Katheryn Perkins Portland Virginia Helen Farris Everett W. Jackson Bath Memorial Hospital Raymond Sherman Merle Day Day Bernard McFadden McFadden Bangor Fred Dunn Teddie Mr. Dunn Chapel Hill N. C Dunn Mary Grant Rafter Bath Road Washington, D. C Woman's Club Lorenzo Cote Nashua N. H John Clement Summer Street William A. McFadden Auburn Organ Society Albert Smith Bailey Island Roland Abbott Julia B. Lewis A. H. Dodge Parker Marean Cambridge Mass St. Philp’s Woman's Auxiliary Bryce M. Dutton Harold Dutton Wiscasset Alyce May Ellis William E. Ellis Foxboro Church of the Nazerene Bath E. F. French Hollis Greenleaf Nellie Munsey Federation Lester Brown Leavitt Lewis Sally Arthur Paquet Huntoon Hill Grange A. H. Durgin John Gould Waterville B. F. Blgadon Gould R. E. Maass, Jr Woolwich Harry Quinnam Phyllis Damariscotta DeForest Munsey 8. S. Quinnam Quinnam Horatio Shea Houston Shea Sidney S. L. Merry Lee Herbert Pashard Augusta Lincoln Pomona Southport Seaside Bristol Edgecomb Paquet Wiscasset Academy The Grange

Apple blossoms brighten spring camp visit in Skowhegan

Fred T. Tuscan of Skowhegan, at a southern camp, noted a tree full of blossoms. He and Frank Parsons admired the blooms and Tuscan brought a branch to Skowhegan to show friends.

Ayarr Fred T. Tuscan Skowhegan Mr. Tuscan Frank Parsons

West Bath Social News Highlights Trio of Local Movements

In West Bath the Sunday service welcomed Elwin and William Greig as new members of the century old church. Numerous residents are noted visiting, returning home or hosting relatives including the Bates family, the McNarys, Lombards, Cribbeys and several others. The piece also mentions travel, hospital visits, and local social events with multiple households listed.

Pomona Confers Fifth Grange Degree in Harpswell

Pomona will confer the fifth Grange degree Thursday evening at Merriconeag Grange in Harpswell, announced after a West Bath Grange meeting. The program includes community singing, readings, a safety quiz, and music with sandwiches or cake for attendees.

Pomona Merriconeag Grange Harpswell West Bath Grange Woolwich Grange Grange D. Wallace MacDonald Russell Kenney Justus H. Miller Herbert Simpson E. Mason Wright Leon Genthner Alexander Alice Smith Mercie MacFadden

Mystery Driver Sought After Stolen Car Crash

A sedan stolen from Water street in Bath Friday night overturned twice at Oak Grove avenue near Whiskeay road and demolished, driver fled into nearby woods. Police checked Bath physicians and Bath Hospital for injuries with no result. Vehicle owned by Harry Ehler of Wiscasset. Annie Mae Shellenbarger returns from Portsmouth visit.

Oak Grove Avenue Harry Ehler Wiscasset Water Street

Colby President Dr Franklin Johnson Talks Colby’s Rebirth

Colby College president Dr Franklin W Johnson spoke at a Brunswick Rotary luncheon about Colby’s 121 year history and plans to move from the outgrown campus. He cited a state survey recommending the move and shown color footage of the new buildings.

Franklin W. Johnson Colby Colby College Rotary Club Brunswick Maine Dr. Johnson Lorimer Chapel Saturday Evening Post Roberts Union Woman's Union Auburn Rockland Portland Mayflower

Grade 7B Pupils Begin Savings Drive at Central Grammar

Grade 7B pupils at Central Grammar School start savings accounts with goals ranging from college funds to dental clothing and summer camp. Current deposits total 21 dollars 91 cents. Listed savers include Robert Starling Louise Sullivan Kathleen Clark Mary McNeil Dorothy Dunn Russell Bradford and many others. Some students in other rooms have joined or plan to join the Savings Club.

Central Grammar School Robert Starling Louise Sullivan Kathleen Clark Mary McNeil Dorothy Dunn Russell Bradford George Emery Constance Bechard Maurice Knight Milton Savage Harry Barrett Barbara Trainor Robert Coombs Barbara Warner Carolyn St. Martin Janet Staples Jeanette York James Gardinier Robert Perry Bartlette Swanton Barbara Oliver Albion Flemings Helen Blake Mabelle Smith Dorothy Stanton Jane Trott Savings Club Robert Hart Caroline Carpenter

Death of Henry N Tubbs 76 Millbury

Rev. and Mrs. Charles M. Tubbs grief as Henry Nelson Tubbs aged 76 dies of heart disease at his Millbury home. He was eldest of five, educated in Gardner and Worcester, retired from American Steel & Wire Co. Survived by wife Minnie A Hinckley, five children, four grandchildren, a sister Mrs. Thomas T. Schouler. Burial service conducted Monday by Rev. Mr. Tubbs.

Charles M. Tubbs Barbara Worcester Mass Tubbs Henry Nelson Tubbs Millbury Henry Tubbs Albert Orcutt Georgetta (Hutchinson) Tubbs Gardner and American Steel & Wire Co

Nesbit Innis Wed In Wesley Parsonage Ceremony

James William Nesbit and Miss Isabelle Louise MacInnis were married Saturday at six in the Wesleyan parsonage. Rev. bl cated. Attendants included Keith Pierce and his sister, with a reception at 236 North Street. The couple will reside in Bath after a wedding trip.

James William Nesbit William Nesbit Guilford Isabelle Louise MacInnis James W. MacInnis Court Street Wesley Esagany Parsonage Keith Pierce Nesbit

Community News Roundup from Woolwich and Surrounds

Reports show social visits and travel by local residents including Mrs Vinal Hunnewell returning to post office work and Millie Dodge from the World’s Fair trip. Woolwich Baptist services and vestry plans outline Nov 4 supper and regional readings. Local clubs such as The Nine of Clubs and Nequasset Auxiliary meet, with mentions of travel to New York and Maine towns.

Alton Reed Walter Reed John Gilmore Rockland Carl Longfellow Clifford E. Richey Boston George Wright New York Joseph Regan Marblehead Mass Charles Chappell E. V. Reed Noble Grand Lewiston Millie Dodge Leonard Lord Fills Street Bath Woolwich Center Baptist Church Woolwich Woolwich Union For Christian Service Day's Ferry Nequasset Sagadahoc Loring Soule Topsham Hareham Wellesley Corrine Nine of Clubs Loring Mayberry Nequasset Ladies Auxiliary Sewing Circle Henry Dubar Hockomock Road Men's Forum Ladies’ Auxiliary John Brown Dana Stanley Whitehouse Bronx N. Y Benjamin Welch Long Island Anna Courtney Stanley Jack M. H Mabel Jack Portland Ida M. Beals Harvey P. Hathorne Blanche J. Bukker Los Angeles Calif Nathan E. Coffin Flossie Beals Leah Strout

Sewall Residence to Be Razed in Bath

The former home of the late Hon. and Mrs. Arthur Sewall on Washington Street in Bath is to be razed after decades vacant since Mrs. Sewall’s death in 1919. The 16 room mansion hosted presidents and dignitaries, including Benjamin Harrison and Rear Admiral Gherardi, and was a center for notable Democratic events. Roscoe Bailey will dismantle the dwelling interior this fall, preserving only the shell before removing the frame after winter.

Arthur Sewall Washington Street Bath Harrison Gheradi Sewall United States William Jennings Byron Chicago Mr. Byran Josephus Daniels Navy Wilson Mexico Camilla Sewall Harold M. Sewall Walter Evans Edge New Jersey France Roscoe G. Bailey Oe M William D. Sew

Bay Point visitors and locals gather as summer wanes

Bay Point residents and guests mingle over long weekends with families from Bath Concord and Northumberland. A parade of visitors includes Mr and Mrs Leeman Drake Mrs Thornborough and several Bot h area families as Sunday school reopens at the First Baptist church of Georgetown drawing Bay Point scholars.

Bay Pointers Leeman Drake Bath Popham Beach Tuesayee Mary E. Thornbor Oust Mid Werk i Karl Hentz Bay Point Thornborough New York M. Conley John Thomas Daniel West Somerville Mass Owen Concord N. H Earle Payson Walter Cunningham J. Otis Swift Look Out Hastings-on- Hudson Alice Dennis Mrs. Swift Andrew Butterfield Elizabeth Edward Mr. Butterfield Stanley Palmer Ruth Bangor Edward Coombs Suny Harry W. Crosman E. R. Wright Bruce Lawrence Perow Donald Avery Dawn Beatrice Lester Fogg Northumberland New Hampshire Rock Ledge Fogg Laura Morse Charlotte Cahill Merline Thompson First Baptist Church of Georgetown

New England Days Declared for Regional Prosperity

Bath Maine mayor Arthur Sewall proclaims October 19 to 28 as New England Days for New England Prosperity. The campaign urges stores to feature regional products to boost home consumption, farming and manufacturing outlets, and local employment. Citizens are urged to support the drive to foster regional prosperity.

New England Bath Arthur Sewall

Bath schools organize Junior Red Cross Christmas boxes

American Junior Red Cross boxes are being filled in Bath schools this week. Students place hair ribbons marbles tops games pencils crayons handkerchiefs balls toys and sewing materials in small cartons. No toy pistols guns soldiers or cannons. Boxes due to Red Cross rooms City Hall by Friday Oct 20 for shipment to New York by Oct 25.

Red Cross Bath City Hall New York Latvia Jugoslavia Wilmer I. Voorhees

Police Start Drive Against Slingshots After Injury

A North Grammar School incident prompts a citywide drive against slingshots. A local girl, daughter of Mr and Mrs Har old L Corliss, was struck in the left eye and hospitalized for x rays after the Friday noon attack. Authorities urge parental cooperation and note slingshots within city limits are illegal.

Urgeiberdape Tower North Grammar School Harold L. Corliss Bailey Street Memorial Hospital

Maine Lodge N E O P entertains 60 guests in Lewiston

A Crescent Lodge delegation of 60 from N E O P Lewiston attended Maine Lodge No 337 in Red Men's hall. Fred L Stover was installed warden and Michael J Durgin junior post warden. Over 125 dined at a lobster stew supper with delegations from Portland Waterville Augusta and Gardiner.

Crescent Lodge N. E Maine Supreme Court Lewiston Lodge Rose F. Pelletier Marion Stone

Queen Esther lodge members attend Lewiston sessions

Mrs Edward V Reed and Mrs Alfred L Ely Maine led the Queen Esther lodge of Bath at annual sessions in Lewiston City Hall. Attendees included Mrs Horace W Ward Mrs Albert H Thom Mrs Frank J Arrin Mrs J Henry T B Leeman and Mrs Herbert H Huggard district deputy president. They returned home Tuesday evening as Mr and Mrs William P Hatch motor to Franconia Notch Sunday.

Edward V. Reed Alfred L. Ely Maine Lewiston City Hall Horace W. Ward Albert H. Thom Frank Jarrin J . Henry T. B. Leeman Herbert H. Huggard Queen Esther Lodge Bath

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Wiscasset Fire Society Quinnam’s Middle Street Charles E. Knight George E. Millard Alonzo Jewett Charles S. Sewall Archie H. Dodge Roy R. Marston Elden P. Mu Theobald Wiscasset Inn Knight Middle Main Street Millard Jewett Jeannette Haggett L. B. Haggett Delta Chi Lambda Sorority Becker College of Business Administration Silas L. Merry Farevell Nellie Merry Dorothy Leavitt Eee Susannah Leota Mer Wilder Silas L. , Jr. Wiscasset Huntoon Hill West Bath Rufus W. Lombard Bald Head John H. Bryant Harry Cribbey Annie Trufant House Bonnie Brook East Brunswick I. B. Neiley Fort George Lodge K. of P Edward Mank Edward, Jr Gardiner Hospital Carleton Andrews Richard Joseph Lemont Hagan Upper High Street Laura Cutting Winneganee James Kaler David Samuel Edwin W. Haggett A. B. Snow Fred W. Larrabee First Baptist Church Edgar Finley George R. Booker Fred William James Fred, Jr Cape Elizabeth Foster Point Ralph Spinney Howard A. Spinney R. W. Lombard Fred J. Rose Salem Ind Bear Mountain Hudson River Niagara Falls Cincinnati Ontario Canada Percy E. Holbrook Foster Florence Bates William A. Foster Charles H. Bates Leon John H. McNary West Bath Grangers Merriconeag Annie Mae Shellenbarger Bird A. Shellenbarger Floral Street Portsmouth Barbara Haley Harold Haley Rotary Nesbit—M Innis Chopp Vinal Hunnewell Ethel Dana Mr. Dana Burton Hodgkins Junior Red Cross Brookline Maine Lodge N.E.O.P William P. Hatch Franconia Notch
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