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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1939

Page

7

Phippsburg Community Notes Include Fair Attendance and Club Formation

Attendees at Topsham Fair included Walter and Ruth McCourt and many locals. A Center school event features an entertainment and cook sale on Friday October 20 at 7 pm. Teachers in town form a Teacher's Club with officers Ruth Trueworthy and others, a clam chowder reception closing the meeting.

Topsham Fair Walter McCourt Ceres McCourt H. B. Wyman Pg Lilliam Barbour Lawrence Roscoe Perkins Herbert Scott Pauline Rogers Walter Rines Center School Jay K. Bowkett Eugene Lynette Caverly Ridin’ Light Lodge Bath Everett Chambers Portland W. J. McGourt Mark Harrington Pascagoula Mississippi Ernest Rogers Rangeley Lake Phippsburg Reginald, Wright Kaviffman Sebasco’ Estates Bessie Sprague John Carter Ruth Trueworthy Winnegance Kauffman West Point Susie Bar George Davis Howard Bowker Arthur Harrington Lyman Barbour Harry Gilmore Joseph Smith Charles Koski Fitchburg Mass Ford Moran Coral Gables Florida T. C. Hughes Meadowbrook Edward Perry Ella Harry Hall Hyde Park William B. Perry Cora Campbell Rose Campbell Forest Staples Worcester Hudson Sutton Concord Paul Simon William E. MacIntire Seagontaz Cottage Small Point New York Henry Minott Harry Daime Stewart New Jersey Wyman Rose Wyman Allston C. L. Stevens Off Clark Son Ermont Stevens Margaret F. Minott Hebron Academy Ott Bei and Portsland Baer

Winnegance Auxiliary Meeting Details and Local Visits

The Winnegance Auxiliary met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Charles E. Hewitt Jr. hosting a prize party. Mrs. Edwin Small travels to Auburndale Mass for a visit with her. William Lannigan spoke with Mrs. Walter Russell, staying with her son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Herbert Russell of Demerigeot ta months.

Winnegance Community Club Charles E. Hewitt, Jr Edwin Small Auburndale Mass William Lannigan Walter Russell Herbert Russell Demerigeotta An . Orman Coggeshall

Morse High Faces Brunt as Cummings Hurt in Rockland Game

Morse High loses star guard Dickie Cummings to a severe right ankle sprain with x rays to follow and crutches. Johnny Osborn also out with a damaged shoulder. team may shuffle linemen including Voorhees Besan Sullivan and Pennell to fill the gaps ahead of the Brunswick and Hallowell games.

Dickie Cummings Morse High Rockland Memorial Hospital Cummings Morse Brunswick Johnny Osborn Osborn Blue White Hallowell Granite City Hank” Small Morsemen Norman Alkazin John Voorhees Bob Besan Sullivan Joe Pennell

Rotary Talk Links Juvenile Delinquency to Leadership

Rev. Joseph O. Purdue of the Winter Street Congregational Church told Bath Rotarians that juvenile delinquency stems from adult lack of leadership and highlighted the Boy Scout movement as key character education. The club discussed playgrounds and leader involvement, voted to outfit patrols for rainy days, and pledged annual support to the Y M C A Financial Campaign. Guests included Justice William H. Fisher and staff from Augusta and Portland.

Joseph O. Purdue Winter Street Rotary Club Hotel Sedgwick Purdue Boy Scout Movement Bath Bath, Rev. Purdue Rev. Purdue Rotarians John Parker Francis A. Winchenbach Horace P. Herrick Charles T. Small, Jr William H. Fisher Augusta Sagadahoc Irving Lander Arthur Kimball Portland Millett, Fish & Dresser

Letter From Neubrandenburg Reaches Augusta Parents

A letter written by Mrs. Karl Lehman from Neubrandenburg Germany last August arrived in Augusta via a postal mail without censorship. Mrs. Lehman plans to return to Berlin to rejoin her husband who is a native of Germany. The family notes that she left Augusta May 15 and has since sent only a postcard announcing her arrival in May.

Neubrandenburg Germany Karl Lehman Grace Deruisseau B. J. Derln Northern Avenue Augusta Tae Cames Lehman Neubrandenburg

Popham Beach Social Notes From A Busy Week

Popham Beach reports a week of high tides and village activity as residents arrive for the season. Newtonville visitors the Mattsons prepare for winter while Voorhees Gayton and Kellaway families frequent cottages along the river shore.

Winter Street Ladies Rummage Sale Reported Successful

The Winter Street Ladies' Aid held a successful rummage sale Tuesday afternoon in the church’s men’s room. Committee in charge included chairman Mrs. Fred E Foote, cashier Mrs. Walter F Abbott, and members Mrs. Hiram R Annis, Mrs. Wallace L Atwood, Mrs. Samuel.

Winter Street Ladies’ Aid Fred E. Foote Walter F. Abbott Hiram R. Annis Wallace L. Atwood Samuel

Address by C Redonnett Impresses Bath Women

Grace church reception features C Redonnett of Wisconsin as guest speaker on juvenile delinquency and youth ideals. Superintendent John Parker presided, praising teachers and noting new instructors while Kennebec Greenhouses funded begonias for centerpieces.

Char Pos C. Redonnett Wiscasset Saul Grace Church Nett Bath Bedennett America Redennett John Parker Parker Kennebec

Indictments in School Case and Court Actions

Tuesday grand jury returned five indictments including Frank Van Patten for assault and robbery, William F. Mains for statutory offense, Guy E Wright for mortgage property sale, Archibald Pennell for desertion, and Merle Thompson for larceny. A new traverse jury was impanelled with Eugene Desmond as foreman.

Condon Frank van Patten Bath Bath Iron Works Corp Eric O. Blair William F. Mains Phippsburg Justice Fisher Superior Court Swinemundi Germany New York City Frank xX. Lanteigne Pearl Street Lower Caraquet New Brunswick Malone N. Y Armand Petit Middle Street West Ely Canada Newport

Mrs. Madden Leaves For Week Visit In South Portland

Mrs Charles I Madden of Mechanic Street left Sunday for a week long visit with Mr and Mrs G Clifford Madden in South Portland.

Charles I. Madden Mechanic Street G. Clifford Madden South Portland

Parker Head Residents Active in Community Dispatch

Florence Harrington of Cam neidere Mass visits Parker Head with Eugene Harrington family. Local youths join Neighborhood Patrol No 92. Fred Libby wins fudge prize for best signalling. Numerous visits, dances, Halloween plans, and community events noted across Parker Head, Bath, Phippsburg and surrounding areas.

Florence Harrington Camneidere Mass Eugene Harrington Olive Deejay Leston Harrington Flamina Erames Gilbert Woodman H. D. Mank John D. Libby Lewiston Parker Head Fred Libby Brunswick Eugene Hart Bath John Libby Ellsworth American Legion Fortier Community Club of Phippsburg George Morong Popham Beach LaFayette Oliver Morrison Cox's New York Bath Farm Bureau Weasel Cove John Terrill Lowell New England Tel. & Tel. Co Turner McCarty Phippsburg Center J. F. Leach Bill Lowell Barbara Mank Allie Rollins High Street William Wyman Harriet Louise Charles Blaisdell Charles Perry Earl Lowell Walter Cushing Jordan G. Percy Leo Hamel Arlene York Ashdale Arthur Brown

Hayward Fined $100 on Driving Charge

Arthur M. Hayward of Woolwich pleaded guilty to drunken driving in municipal court and was fined $100 plus $5.75 costs. He was taken into custody by State Highway Officer Harry L. Thompson after the incident early Wednesday. Lennie E. Wallace of Phippsburg pleaded not guilty to larceny of a hat belonging to J Raymond Whitney of Providence. He was found guilty and appealed a $10 fine and costs. Wallace testified he bought the hat from a man on a Bath street corner.

Arthur M. Hayward Woolwich Gardiner R. Deering Hayward Harry L. Thompson Lennie E. Wallace Phippsburg J. Raymond Whitney Providence R. I Wallace John W. Conway Waite Cottage Small Point Bath

Maine Federation of Women's Clubs Meeting Planned in Portland

The Fall Conference of the Maine Federation of Women's Clubs will be held in Portland at the Eastland Hotel on Wednesday and Thursday. Delegates include Mrs. Roscoe P. McFadden Mrs. Carl F. Pierce Mrs. Joseph I. Smith from Cosmopolitan Club along with Mrs. Sumner Sewall Mrs. Chester Roberts Mrs. Leroy Colby and Mrs Paul G. Bagdikian attending.

Maine Federation of Womens Clubs Portland Eastland Hotel Cosmopolitan Club Roscoe P. McFadden Carl F. Pierce Joseph I. Smith Sumner Sewall Chester Roberts Leroy Colby Paul G. Bagdikian

Poet-Philosopher of Somerset County Lives Quiet Rural Life

Three miles from Bingham on a mountainside road, a man known locally as a poet and philosopher shares life with Bill Baker. He is a 65 year old poultry businessman described as a Yankee type who has long contributed poems and items of interest to newspapers.

Bingham Somerset County Bill Baker Bill

West Bowdoin News Notes and Social Gatherings

Mrs. Grant Woods hosted an all day West Bowdoin WCTU meeting. Thirteen people celebrated Mrs. Marshall Merryman’s birthday with gifts and refreshments. Readings by Mrs. Elsie Alexander and multiple gatherings, showers, and visits are reported across Bowdoin and Boothbay areas. The Ladies’ Aid plans a rummage sale with cake, candy, and an evening entertainment on November 3 led by designated committee members.

Grant Woods West Bowdoin W. C Pauline Jenkins Grace Hanson Jacques School Merryman Daniel Brown Gardiner Linwood T. Skelton Elsie Alexander Lula Alexander Brunswick Inlaw Chester Marshall John Baker Monmouth Linwood Skelton Marion Curtis Thelma Earle Boothbay Harold Curtis Raymond N. H Norman Curtis Carl Coolidge Carl, Jr Springfield Mass

Sacred Heart Circle Hosts Enjoyable Card Party

The Sacred Hearts Daughters of Isabel la held a Tuesday night party with sixteen card tables. Prizes were awarded in contract auction whist and pitch to multiple winners including Mrs Helen Green and Mrs Jo sephine Michalos. Local sponsors included Mikelsky Inc Edna Mae Shoppe and J C Footer & Sons.

A. Keene Mary McEman Marcia Knight Emily Lozier James Nostall Alec Burgess Oscar Tanguay Mikelsky Inc Edna Mae Shoppe W. T. Grant Co J. C. Footer & Sons

Central Men's Club to Host Fall Supper Meeting Speaker

Central Church Men's Club expects a large turnout for Thursday's lobster stew supper at 6 30. Stanley Henderson of Ingersoll Rand will discuss his Brazil experience in selling and servicing mining and agricultural machinery from Rio de Janeiro. Stanley E Wallace, club president, invites members to bring a guest.

Central Church Men's Club Stanley Henderson Brazil Ingersoll Rand Co Mr. Henderson Rio de Janeiro Stanley E. Wallace

Mystery supper hosted by Philathea Class at Corliss Street church

Mrs Walter B James hosted a mystery supper for the Philathea Class and friends at 1369 Washington Street Tuesday evening. After supper, games were played with attendees including Mrs Raymond Palmer Mrs Stephen Bracey Mrs Emerson B Glidden Mrs Melford N Perham Mrs Courtney Stover Mrs Edward A Lane Mrs Bernice F Achorn Mrs Helen King and Mrs Arthur Berry.

Walter B. James Philathea Corliss Street Washington Street Raymond Palmer Stephen Bracey Emerson B. Glidden Melford N. Perham Courtney Stover Edward A. Lane Bernice F. Achorn Helen King Arthur Berry

Family of bears captured after raiding farm livestock

A bear family including papa, mama and two cubs were trapped at John Dyer farm near Blaine amid ongoing sheep and calf killings. Authorities believe a fifth cub may be present and at large. the three captured bears met fate in sequence over three days. The third cub is urged to stay safe.

Papa Mama John Dyer Blaine

King Bugler Ormsby Shepard Alumni Note

King Bugler Ormsby Shepard 779,095 has graduated from the Agricultural College of the University of Maine with a from the Holstein-Priesian of America of Brattleboro, Vermont. The organization has about 8235 alumni in Maine. He moves to the herd of B.S. King of Bradford.

King Bugler Ormsby Shepard Agricultural College of the University of Maine Holstein-Priesian of America Brattleboro Maine King Bugler B.S. King Bradford

Social Notes From Westport Area Households

A roundup of local residents and guests including Mr and Mrs James Harper of Holliston Massachusetts who passed away last week at Squam Creek Farm and Mr and Mrs Richard Lightfoot of New Haven Connecticut visiting Hingham Massachusetts over the weekend. Other lines mention Miss Annie Tarbox leaving Covelly Farm for White Plains New York and several families visiting relatives in Woolwich Bath Augusta Lewiston and Jamaica Plain with visits by George Knight Byron Knight Phyllis Weston and Martha Piper among others.

Vernon Mattson Newtonville Nils Mattson Wilmer I. Voorhees Bath John James William South Shore Louis Gayton Auburn Hartleb Wiliam Hill Naugatuck Conn Charles FP. Hathaway Cambridge Mass Popham River Shore Herbert Kellaway Newton Center George Percy Popham Road Houghton McLellan D. T. Percy George Morong Parker Head Edna Coolidge Edgar L. Drake Georgetown Ernest Spinney Spinney Stacy House Gloucester Government Wharf Atkins Bay Seaman Drake Coast Guard Station G. E. McNulty E. W. Osgood Fort Popham Stephen Etnier Gilbert Head Alvah Light Niles Cameron Kennebec River Wendell White Boston Lawrence Taylor Walter Sprague Merrymeeting Bay James Harper Holliston Squam Creek Richard Lightfoot New Haven Hingham East Shore Martha Higgins Woolwich Higgins Lester Spinney William Heal Mae Stewart Harriet Stewart Jamaica Plain N. H Amos Knight Knight Westport Frank Piper Martha Lewiston Jonas Knight Lizzie Cromwell Robert Leask Francis S. Eaton North End Stuart Little Edwin Cromwell

Praises the Beauties of Kennebec River

Reader letter lauds Kennebec River region beauty from Bath to Popham. Mentioned views from river banks and riverboat top deck with tidal eddies and colorful reflections. Calls for a wharf at Popham to attract more visitors and notes autumn travel as rewarding.

the Independent Bath Kennebec George Oliver Popham Mark Hennessy Eeere Tae Steel Ini Dot

Eagles Fall Membership Drive Kickoff With Smoker

Bath Aerie of Eagles No. 875 launches its Fall membership campaign with a Friday smoker inviting prospective members. A 7 pm buffet lunch precedes entertainment by the Sebasco Hill Billy band and a bowling league planning meeting for the 1939 40 season at Park Alleys.

Bath Aerie of Eagles Fred L. Stover Edward J. Lee Edward Lozier Edward T. Whitehouse Walter H. Norton

Dike PTA Hosts Public Luncheon at Atwood Home

Dike PTA held a public luncheon Wednesday noon at 1328 Washington Street, serving 40 attendees. Mrs. John E. Atwood chaired the event with helpers Mrs. Henry M. Powers Mrs. Arthur G. Gilmore Mrs. Ralph JF. Wright and Mrs. Raymond A. Smith assisting. Blue and yellow decorations graced the tables. The menu included meat loaf mashed squash mashed potatoes pickles cranberry sauce hot biscuits and ice cream with chocolate sauce. A business meeting followed the luncheon.

Dike P. T. A John E. Atwood Washington Street Atwood Henry M. Powers Arthur G. Gilmore Ralph JF. Wright Raymond A. Smith

Poultry Excursionist Reported Near Bee Ridge

In Aroostook County at Bee Ridge a truck driver left his car at a potato house and after returning found an unusual commotion on the truck. He investigated and discovered a hen in the cargo, prompting a halt to the trip.

Bee Ridge Aroostook County

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Johnny Osbone Ston Post Society Hall Bradford C. Redonnett North Center P.T.A West Bath Emile J. Cyr Mr. Cyr Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge Dorothy Milliken Margaret Yates May Ward Athena Gillespie Noble Grand Gewing Circle Bowdoin Sacred Heart Circle Central Men’s Club Herbert J. Kellaway Bath-Popham Dike P.T.A
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