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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1938
Page
5
The Popham area draws visitors from Newton Center Bath and beyond. Residents and guests, including Mrs Katharine Lombard and Capt. Edgar Drake, enjoy cottages gardens and rock pools while noting a lingering tourist season and local travel to Maine coast spots.
Sagadahoc Pomona held a special meeting in Dirigo Grange Hall with 114 present. The Fifth degree was conferred on 41 candidates representing every grange but one in the county. A short program followed with community singing a reading by Mrs. Elfreda Perkins, piano solos by William Eves, a sketch titled Selling a Ham by Richard and George Thompson, and readings by E. O. Tarr.
Sagadahoc Grange at Bowdoin met Saturday evening with fair attendance. The lecturer presented a radio program featuring vocal duets, news, comedians, an one act play, stock market report, time story teller and choir. Next Saturday a Hallowe en program will be shown. Mrs Hiram R Annis returns from Laconia NH after daughter’s illness.
Local No 4 members in Bath push for a F H A housing project seeking 1,000,000 for a workers apartment development. Maine State Industrial Council of the CIO weighing support from Governor and Bath officials. Committee outlines wage hour, labor relations, housing, unemployment, and other reforms and endorses Portland Civic Center and a workmen’s comp extension.
Carroll A. Curtis of 272 Front Street faced reckless driving charges in the business district and was arraigned, found guilty, and fined costs of 12.90. Charles H. Thistle of 14 Winter Street pleaded guilty to passing a stop sign and paid 4.95 plus costs. Additional arraignments include Clifton Jewett and William Leask for speeding.Edward H. Owen, Harvard Medical School student, will appear November 7 for a stop sign violation. Officer Clark and Officer Pennell filed the complaints.
Dromore Farm Bureau held an all day meeting to discuss Slip Cover Making led by Mrs. Raymond F. Campbell and Mrs. George C. Beals. A $5 donation to Memorial hospital was approved. 18 members and one visitor attended. dinner served by Mrs. Velma Young and Mrs. M. Elmer Wilbur. The after dinner committee was Mrs. Henry M. Minott and Mrs. Walter J. McCourt. The November 16 Handicraft session will be the next topic under Mrs. Beals guidance with Grace Baker and Beals as dinner committee.
Roger F. McCall of the U S Navy was commissioned as Commander in a morning ceremony swearing in by Commander T DeWitt Carr at Bath Iron Works Corp He holds a B S in chemical engineering from the University of Pennsylvania class of 1917 and an M S from Columbia University in 1926 He joined the navy in 1918 and served on convoy duty in World War I He reported to Bath Iron Works in 1936 as inspector of machinery and previously served as engineering officer on the staff of Admiral C E Courtney commander of the cruiser battle force
The Georgetown community reports a church supper hosted by the First Baptist Working League with pot roast and pies. local residents, visitors from Bath and Westport attended. Community events include a Halloween party at the town hall and updates on health, travel, and a cabbage patch theft probe.
Miss Loretta E. Parks retired Richmond schoolteacher of 52 years died Sunday afternoon at home. Born July 2 1862 in Richmond she taught locally until 1932 and was a Beulah Rebekah lodge member. Survived by sister Lara Howes of Los Angeles nephew Percy Lint Randolph and several cousins.
Work has begun on a WPA road project sponsored by the town and state funds for State Aid roads. The east end will be completed from Savage's store to Back River bridge, then the north end near the bridge will be straightened and improved. The project promises employment for local men and is welcomed amid war conditions.
Broadway presented by Catlins Festival Entertainers at Morse High School Auditorium. The farce drew a free Bath audience with witty repartee and lively plot. Joan Park, superintendent of schools, opened ceremonies and introduced the cast. The Bath MISchools Orchestra performed before and between acts, earning praise for its quality despite being together only a year.
Palmist offers readings on all life affairs with satisfaction guaranteed for two more days at 109 Center St Bath. Open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Elbridge Southard and son stayed at their Malden cottage while many Bath and Five Islands residents spent weekends with relatives. Visitors included Miss Pitcher from Boothbay and Mrs Knight of Waterbury who sent thirty jigsaw puzzles. The Five Islands sewing club formed among young married women as road work began Tuesday.
A Halloween program at Lowell School West Bath featured students and teachers performing sketches songs and dances. Students included Jackie Rose Marilyn Booker Brice Haskell with roles such as Halloween Welcome October's Party and The Witches Are Riding.
The 112 foot tug Ocean Kiwi, en route from Salmon River New Brunswick to this port to fetch Barge 4, grounded in Monday’s gale at Beaver Harbor. Damage extent unclear, temporary repairs planned before sailing to St John for dry dock. Delayed return estimated ten days to two weeks. two more cargoes expected before pulpwood season ends. Miss Margery Keene of Portland visiting Miss Barbara Grout and Miss Barbara Fisher of Washington Street.
Dr. Charles D. McDonald former Bath resident died Thursday at Walter Reed General Hospital in Washington D C after a long illness. Burial was in Arlington National Cemetery with simple military honors. He served in the Army Medical Corps during World War I and held posts in Fort McPherson Boston and Washington. He was survived by his wife Eliza Ramsey McDonald a daughter Mrs. David Collins Horton of Dedham and a son Charles D McDonald Jr of Bowdoin currently in Washington.
Marshall E Bowker 29 youngest son of Mr and Mrs Edward N Bowker of Kittery died Friday at his parents home. A former junior electrical engineer at Bath Iron Works and Bath Liron Works he held a masters from UNH 1933 and served as first lieutenant in the Coast Artillery. He studied at UNH and Train Academy class of 1927 and was a member of Phi Kappa Phi and UNH Alumni. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Boutwell Funeral Home Portsmouth.
William Davis 61, long time Sagadahoc County Court House messenger, died suddenly of a heart attack at his Bath home after Friday duties. Born in South Bristol he moved to Bath 35 years ago from Boothbay Harbor. He leaves his wife two daughters Mrs Clifford Small of Mexico and Mrs Bernard Plummer of Bath, three granddaughters, one sister Mrs William Odlum of East Boothbay, a half brother Edmund Otis of Bridgton, and two half sisters.
Charles D. Perry 65 longtime Bath brick mason died Tuesday at home after a long illness ending in a heart attack. Born in Phippsburg to Timothy and Lovinda Rogers Perry, he lived in Bath 25 years and is survived by his wife and son Lloyd D. Perry. Funeral Thursday at 2 PM at Fred S. Curtis Funeral Home Center Street.
Redington R. Reed died Wednesday afternoon at High street court after a ten month illness. A Wentworth Institute mechanical engineering graduate, he worked since 1928 as assistant superintendent in Hyde Windlass Co. propeller dept. He was born in Bath to Ethel M. Reed and Clarence E. Reed. He leaves three sisters and two brothers, with multiple Bath and Portland connections.
Dr Charles D McDonald 63, former Bath resident and son of shipbuilder John McDonald, died Thursday at Walter Reed hospital Washington from an embolism after a year of illness. He practiced in Bath Brookline and for two years in Washington as a heart and lung specialist in government service. Survived by wife Lida Ramsey, a son Charles D McDonald Jr of Washington Star, and daughter Isabelle Horton of Dedham. Burial in Arlington National Cemetery.
Cornelius C Small 86 of Bowdoin died at his home Thursday hours after his brother Kingsbury Small. Born April 12 1852 in Bowdoin to George and Lois Campbell Small, he was a lifelong farmer. Married Aug 14 1877 to Marietta Hogan who died in 1928. Survived by sons Scott and Ernest, sister Mrs Margaret Allen and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral of Redington R. Reed, assistant superintendent in the propel ler department at Hyde Windlass Co., died Oct. 19, was conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at Arthur F. Mayo Funeral residence on High Street. Dr. David L. Wilson officiated. Bearers were John E. McCole, David P. Mullin, Elwood S. Toothaker, Frederick A. Henderson, Dr. Paul G. Bagdikian and A Farley Mayo Jr. Burial followed at Oak Grove cemetery.
The funeral of Ezra Hume, a Bath citizen retired 35 years ago, was held Thursday afternoon at the Old Folks Home where he resided 18 years. Rev. Charles R. Sims of First Baptist church officiated. Bearers were Floyd Barrows Orrin A. Colby Fred B. Craft and Rupert Miller. Burial is in Oak Grove.
The funeral for William Davis, a veteran court employee, who died suddenly of a heart attack Saturday, was held Tuesday at 2 PM at his home 61 Granite Street. Rev. Ernest Heywood of Wesley Church officiated. Bearers were Fred H. Thompson, Hiram T. Stevens, William Coombs, and Willard McLean. Burial followed at Oak Grove.
Seventeen pupils of Grade 6A meet perfect attendance during the first six weeks with averages of 85 or better. Names include Katrina Moffett George Carr Virginia Andre Nellie Dunlap Evie Given Frances Russell Donald Hinds Clyde Norton Betty Robson Victor Grace Karl Merchant Dorothy Thayer Curtis Albee Royden Haines Richard Marr Robert Niles Frances Callan Edwin Gediman. William Grevers closes Meadowbrook cottage for winter and returns to Rockville Center New York after a hunting visit.
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