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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1940
Page
2
Ice cutters on Lake Auburn say they have never harvested ice in more severe weather than this year. They note that past years brought only occasional cold days, but this season has brought sustained harsh conditions.
A coalition of prominent Republicans supports Mayor Arthur Sewall as the preferred mayoral candidate if a caucus is called by the Republican City committee. They say Sewall will accept a nomination if offered and that no other man is better qualified. Some members oppose aligning with Democrats amid state and national elections.
At the Bath Memorial Hospital annual meeting Rev. Timothy C. Maney praised President Arthur Sewall for exemplary leadership and cooperation with staff. The secretary cast a unanimous ballot for Sewall’s renomination after Sewall commended Miss Downing’s superintendent work, with numerous attendees noted in the roll.
At the Hotel Sedgwick luncheon Rotary members heard ex Mayor Donald N Small present motion pictures of the New York World’s Fair. The reel showed Long Island Rail Road access to the fair a close look at entrances lagoons fountains and the midway with scenes for those who visited and those who missed the event. President Charles T. Small Jr led the session and guests Irving C. Ellis of Portland R. J Libby of Augusta George Moses and Phil Whittemore attended.
George S. Rhodes, machinist at Hyde Windlass Co., reported his light blue 1938 De Soto stolen from opposite the plant on Washington Street. He could not recall the plate number but gave a good description. A saxophone valued at 150 dollars was left on the front seat. Police issued an alarm to state and Portland authorities.
Miss Emmits Gediman of Fred H. Thompson's office passed for Esther and her brother Edward. She attended the Ice Follies at Boston Garden Saturday evening before 17,009 spectators, the largest crowd since the show opened.
Justice George L. Emery signed 11 divorce decrees at Sagadahoc Superior Court adjourning the January term. Ten divorces were for cruel and abusive treatment and one for utter desertion. Several cases were continued or reserved for next sessions with cross actions involving motorists from Bath, Woolwich, and Bowdoin.
The Junior Auxiliary to the Sons of Veterans installed officers Friday afternoon in G A R hall with Mrs Frances Warner assisting and Miss Jennie Garey presiding. New officers include Dorothy Staples president and Hilda Staples vice president. other posts filled by Norma Hill Alma Grainger Eleanor Bourget Lois McLean Charlotte Garey Martha Stone Barbara Kilbreth Marie Clancy with Jennie Garey as auxiliary president appointing Mrs Bina Staples as councillor. Mrs Staples presented Mrs Warner a towel set as Mothers of members attended. reception followed with sandwiches cake and coffee.
Miss Jessie Josephine Chase of Fitzwilliam New Hampshire married Alonzo W. Lowell of Sebasco Estates in a January ceremony at Rev Frank M Lambs Bath parlor. Attendants included Mrs Martin Eaton as matron and Martin Eaton as best man. The bride, a Massachusetts State College graduate, will teach interior decoration and dietetics. the groom is the son of Alonzo E Lowell. The couple plans to reside at Sebasco Estates after a Southern New England trip.
Arthur Sewalld of Washington street has returned home after visiting Thomasville Georgia for a week with his sister Mrs Walter E Edge and Mr Edge. The Edge couple remain in Thomasville for several months.
Electa chapter O E S Bowdoinham held installation with Hazel Libby Richmond grand Electa as installing officer assisted by Thomas Hinckley grand patron Mrs Thomas Hinckley grand marshal Miss Courtney Hinckley grand chaplain and Mrs Virginia Dunklee grand organist all of Richmond The new matron Mrs Wallace Hunter appointed officers including Ada Ruth Esther Martha Electa warder sentinel Gifts presented to installing officers and suite followed by supper. Local reports note accidents meetings charity drives 4 H club activities and community notices including a fatality and multiple social events.
A classifieds notice states rates: first insertion 25 words for 35 cents and each additional insertion 20 cents. Copy must reach the office by noon Wednesdays.
Real estate notice invites buyers or sellers to contact Fred B Reed Co manager E E Wallace at 93 Front Street Bath. Phone listed as W BW Tel.
Mr and Mrs Shirley Humphrey welcomed a daughter to their home on January 16. She has been named Joyce Marie.
Thirteen tables formed a lively card party at Grace church parish house run by the North-Center PTA to benefit the dental fund and expenses. Prizes were awarded in contract and auction, with Mrs. Norman W. Howard and Mrs. Orville E. Page taking first and second in contract, and Mrs. Waldo Weston and Mrs. George E. Ingraham first and second in auction.
Alden G. Smith of Bath, visiting Boston, was one of five people robbed by auto thieves in the Back Bay and State House district. His car, parked behind a Beacon Street building, had clothing, an automobile radio and other items stolen.
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