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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1937

Page

7

Beulah Rebekah Lodge Elects Officers For Year

In Richmond at Beulah Rebekah lodge No. 23 regular meeting on Sept 17 elected Alberta Sedgley as Noble Grand Pauline Gilpatrick as Vice Grand Margaret B Peabody as Financial and Recording Secretary and Lillian A Johnson as Treasurer Also notes on obituaries residents and local visits including William H Haynes funeral details and community events across Richmond Maine with numerous names and dates.

Beulah Rebekah Lodge Noble Grand Alberta Sedgley Pauline Gilpatrick Margaret B. Peabody Lillian A. Johnson Ralph Peabody Manchester N. H Peabody Miss Peabody Rebekah Lodge Amos Turner Granite City Hallowell William H Haynes Center Street Gilbert Edgett Richmond Cemetery Haynes Bowdejinham James Elizabeth Brooks Haynes Richmond Bliss Business College Lewiston Silas James Haynes Lillian Brown Haynes Elizabeth Myra Haynes Maria Pottle Bloomfield N. J Annie Johnson Augusta Sarah Coughlin Olive Stilphen Harry L. Stilphen Laura M. Stilphen Main Street Richmond High School University of Maine Miss Stilphen Isaac F. Amberhind Louis Gilpatrick George Caswell New York State St. Johnsbury Idea Home Corner Club Pearl Dove Chestnut Street Mary Groves Evelyn Yeaton Oberlin George Yeaton Allen Packard Horace Millay Bowdoinham Rangeley Lakes Hotel Carlton Randall Dorothea Hodgkins Frank Blanchard Hodgkins Farmington Seth Watson Ethel Rankins Mabelle Crillen Albert Brunnell Mechanic Falls Clarence Watson Marjorie Kennedy South Lancaster Mass Atlantic Union College Eunice Kennedy South Lancaster Academy Forrest Yeaton Porrest Springfield Natalie Call Charlies Brown Danvers Mae Williams Robert Carey Pittsfield

North-Center P T A Plans Fall Work

North Center P T A holds first season meeting in Grace church parish house. Plans include continuing children programs, a teachers reception, and the annual Maine Congress of Parents and Teachers convention in Bath October 26-27. A dental program covers grades two through four with five weeks of examinations and prophylaxes, half funded by the state. A rummage sale is set for October 2, with earnings targets for each standing committee. The Girl Scout Silver Tea and Exhibit is scheduled for October 7, and a business meeting will be held October 19 following the teachers supper.

Grace Shurch Parish House North-Center Joseph I. Smith Marius H. Page Bird A. Shellenbarger Maine Congress of Parents and Teacher, Inc Bath Smith Leroy F. Colby Association Colby Fred J. Higgins W. Dayton Hill W. Percy Marks J. Edward Pomeroy Morse Joseph O. Purdue Charles M. Tubbs Clinton D. Wilson Miss Bryant Edward B. Hamblett David S. Cogan Girl Scout Council

Dike PTA Names Committee for Year in North End Club

Dike P T A met in the North End Community club rooms for its first meeting of the season. Seventeen members attended as Miss Stella Dolloff presided and officers hosted. Committees were named for Benevolence, Dental, Finance, Hospitality, Magazines, Membership, Program, Publicity, and Welfare with numerous volunteers listed. The group voted to continue the telephone at Dike school and set the next meeting for October 5 in the afternoon.

Dike P. T. A North End Stella Dolloff R. N Scott M. Golder Harold H. Conley Hermon W. Crocker Clarence O. Fullerton Charles T. Henderson Irving C. Varney Daniel McDonald Aubrey Steen Dominique J. Tardif Clifford B. Wilband John M. Conley Curvier R. Dolloff Archie M. Wishart Charles F. MacDonald Sanford B. Nickerson Alphonso Turcotte Samuel A. Morse Fernando T. Hutchins

Enemies Can Teach Us Maxims From Their Mistakes

A concise aphorism noting that opponents reveal valuable lessons through their errors and that adversaries can inadvertently provide instructive examples and warnings. It highlights learning from rival mistakes as a practical source of wisdom.

Georgetown News Summaries of Local Summer Visitors

Numerous Georgetown residents and visitors are cataloged as they spend weekends and extend stays at cottages from Sagadahoc Bay to Kennebec Point. Names include Fletcher of Belmont, Carlisle of North Edgecomb, Hagan family, Trafton and Oliver households, and guests from Melrose, Richmond, Bath, and Boston. The Civilian Conservation Corps enrollment notice invites one boy from Georgetown, with deadlines and interview contact through first selectman S. E. Emmons.

Howard Fletcher Belmont Mass Harry Carlisle North Edgecomb Thomas Hagan Martha Rich Bowen Richmond Camp Overlook Kennebec Point Harold J. Brown Harold, Jr Miles Hagan Natalie Bath Howard Trafton Ernest Curtis Bell Heald Carrie Oliver Gladys Oliver Mina Clark Marion Clark Sharon Board of Selectmen Georgetown Department of Health and Welfare Civilian Conservation Corps CCC S. E. Emmons First Selectman Colleen Radley Edgar Warren Stubenville Ohio Oliver Hooper Portland Sagadahoc Bay Doris Trafton Melrose Scott Curtis Salem Traf Roy M. Newman Indian Point Elizabeth Nagle Dorothy Stuart E. B. Billings Alice Hovey Stuart Clarence Hill Patty Boston Joseph F. Higgins Elizabeth Hunt Augusta E. Rowe Melvin Cunningham Eleanor Cunningham Woodrow Gray William Mains Edward Wren Harry L. Horne Howard M. Trafton Lloyd Daley Elvira Trafton Ralph Carlisle, Jr Winchester John Rose Priscilla Webster Baby Washington, D. C First Baptist Church Roscoe P. Todd Melrose Highlands

Obituary of Martha C Sanford 81 Widow of Morton Sanford

Mrs Martha C Sanford aged 81 widow of Morton Sanford died Wednesday morning at her home 27 Pleasant street She was born in Walton Nova Scotia a daughter of Lemuel and Annie Card and moved to Bath fifty years ago She leaves one brother Marshall M Card of Southport and one sister Mrs Benjamin Burgess of Burlington Nova Scotia

Martha C. Sanford Morton Sanford Pleasant Street Sanford Walton, N. S Lemuel Annie Card Bath Marshall M. Card Southport Benjamin Burgess Burlington, N.S

Funeral for W Stanwood Cutting Held After Bicycle Accident

The funeral for W Stanwood Cutting, who died from injuries after a bicycle collision with a car, was held at his stepfather James Mitchell's home on Washington Street. Rev Ernest Heywood officiated. Bearers were classmates Andrew Cahill Roger Skillings Ferdinand Coombs and Joseph Wilson. Burial followed at Oak Grove cemetery.

W. Stanwood Cutting James Mitchell Washington Street Ernest Heywood Wesley M. E. Church Andrew R. Cahill Roger D. Skillings Mr. Cutting Morse High School Ferdinand W. Coombs Joseph A. Wilson Oak Grove Cemetery

Miss Blair Retired Bath Teacher Dies at 80

Ellen Blair, 80, longtime Bath educator and former principal of Dike school, died Tuesday after a paralytic stroke. She taught 49 years in Bath, earlier Woolwich, lived on Washington Street near her home, and was a charter member of Genesta chapter, O E S. Funeral services set for Thursday at 2 PM at Arthur F Mayo funeral residence.

Ellen Blair Bath Dike School James Savage Washington Street Miss Blair Benjamin C Frances J. (Reed) Blair Woolwich Genesta Chapter

Funeral services for Edward Burke in Portland

Edward Burke 47 formerly of Bath died Sept 14 after surgery. Funeral held Friday at Hay & Peabody parlor in Portland. He lived in Woolwich and Bath, trained as a machinist at Bath Iron Works, served in World War I submarines, joined Kennebec Yacht Club and Polar Star lodge, ran a Foster Point boys camp project, later operated a Portland garage business buying and renovating second hand cars. He was unmarried.

Edward Burke Bath Hay & Peabody Portland Burke Connecticut Bath Iron Works, Ltd Woolwich Kennebec Yacht Club Polar Star Lodge William P. Hussey Foster's Point

Death Notice of William Oakman Hunt in Bath

William Oakman Hunt, 79, died Friday morning at 1 30 at the home of Mrs. Lila M Place 859 Middle Street where he had resided two months He had heart trouble and had lived in Bath all his life Born in Bath son of Capt James L Hunt and Mary Hunt He worked in shipyards as a joiner at Kelly Spear Co and later janitor at North Grammar School Former Bath Fire Department member Survived by brother Zina B Hunt Bath and sister Marilla Brown West Bath

William Oakman Hunt Lila M. Place Middle Street Mr. Hunt Bath James L Mary Hunt Kelly, Spear Co

Funeral of Miss Inez Kenner son in Morse area

The funeral for Miss Inez L. Kennerson 17, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph N Kennerson of 148 North Street, was held Sunday at 2 PM at Arthur F Mayo funeral residence. She died from internal injuries after a Wednesday night car crash. The service drew church friends neighbors Morse High School classmates and Girl Scout associates. Floral tributes included the class of 1938 and Pine Tree Troop No 1. Rev Moffatt of Corliss Street Baptist Church officiated. Bearers included Clifton S Nickerson and three Morse classmates. Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery.

Inez L. Kennerson Ralph N. Kennerson North Street Arthur F. Mayo High Street Pine Tree Troop Girl Scouts of America Miss Kennerson Frederick P. Moffatt Corliss Street Baptist Church Clifton S. Nickerson Morse Jack Keegan Roger Oliver John Wakefield Oak Grove Cemetery

Death of Joan M. Johansen in Memorial Hospital

Joan M. Johansen daughter of Hans and Catherine Johansen died Wednesday evening at Memorial hospital after a brief illness. She is survived by her parents three brothers and seven sisters.

Joan M. Johansen Hans and Catherine Johansen Memorial Hospital

Mrs Hattie A Toothaker Funeral Held At Old Ladies Home

Funeral services for Mrs Hattie A Toothaker were held Thursday at 3 PM at the Old Ladies' Home conducted by Rev George H Thorburn Jr. Bearers were O. M Redlon Albert Redlon Fred P Shaw and Edward Vaughan. Burial followed in Maple Grove cemetery.

Hattie A ‘Toothaker Old Ladies’ Home George H. Thorburn, Jr O. M Redlon Albert Redlon Fred P Shaw Edward Vaughan Maple Grove Cemetery

The Origin of the Name Illinois

The name Illinois derives from the Algonquin Ilini and the plural suffix ek, later altered toois. The discussion traces how the term shifted phonemes and spelling through linguistic usage.

Illinois

Hunt Funeral Held For William Oakman Hunt

The funeral for William Oakman Hunt was held Monday afternoon at 2 at Fred S. Curtis funeral home 105 Center Street Rev George H Thor burn Jr of First Universalist church officiating Bearers named Ferdinand Coombs Frank Charles and Chester Talbot Burial took place in Fair view cemetery Winnegance

William Oakman Hunt Fred S. Curtis Center Street George H. Thorburn, Jr First Universalist Church Ferdinand Coombs Frank Charles Chester Talbot Fairview Cemetery Winnegance

Park of Varied Climates Beyond Grand Canyon Park

A descriptive piece notes that the Grand Canyon area showcases a range of climates and flora from Mexican desert to Canadian ecosystems, with tropical and Arctic zones absent. It highlights diverse plant life represented within a national park setting, emphasizing environmental variety.

Grand Canyon National Park

Giant Panda Eats Bamboo Diet Reportedly Only Food

Observers report the giant panda appears to eat only bamboo, with no other foods detected. The finding highlights the species dependence on bamboo across its range and may influence conservation notes.

Bee Sting Carries Acid Formic Pain Explained

A bee sting delivers pain due to formic acid introduced by the insect. Researchers note that the acid triggers immediate irritation and local inflammation as part of the sting reaction.

Five Islands road work reduces turns and widens lane

Work began last week on the State road at Five Islands in front of J. G. Stevens home to remove a sharp turn and widen the road where cars have frequently gone over the side. Many men and trucks are employed. A steady stream of visitors and residents are noted at Five Islands and nearby cottages during the period.

Five Islands J. G. Stevens E. P. Pierce Boston Seguinland L. Poor State Highway Department Augusta C. S. Buckley Cunningham Cottage F. P. Carr Chester MacMahan Bath MacMahan Bath Memorial Hospital Walter Beane Charles MacMahan Malden Mass Howard Bacon Francis and Donald Sudbury L. H. Rowe Helen Howe P. D. Wilkins Lewiston Mr. Wilkins Bates College Wilkins Ludlum Catherine John Chevy Chase Harriet Worrell George McKinnon McKinnon Gertrude Carry Fred Rittall F. B. White Winthrop Johnson Rockmere Philadelphia G. P. Worrell Ogden Alfreda Hance Boothwyn Waldo Hassenius Groton Piney Point Russel Pinkham Kittery Ellsworth Pinkham Alice Cromwell Charles Kenney Madge O'Brien Hallowell George Yeo Winchester Yeo Bob Milton Trott Clarence White Popple Beach New York Gertrude Smith Dorchester Katie Doone Leroy Scott Alice Hogan Rice C. F Knnight Waterbury Conn J. J. Gibson Freeport Lincoln Campbell Ambrose Thibodeau Hartley Harley Maurice Pinkham Everett Cromwell Orville Rowe Ida Hinckley Willis Brewer Southport Five Islands Harbor Harold Rowe D. L. Howard Clinton Hanna Belgrade George Hanna

Mrs Zetta Higgins Closes Rock Crest in Medford

Mass Ted Yeo of Winchester visits his mother Mrs George Yeo and brother Bob, while Mrs Zetta Higgins has closed Rock Crest and returned to Medford.

Zetta Higgins Rockcrest Medford Mass Ted Yeo Winchester George Yeo Bob

Commander Hamlin to address VFW meeting in Rockland

Commander Oliver R. Hamlin of Rockland will address an open VFW meeting on Thursday at the VFW hall on Dummer Street. Ex servicemen will hear about new Congress legislation and its impact, with other speakers including John Guistin Daniel Noonan Wallace Purnell Thomas Foley and Floyd H. Preble serving as host.

Oliver R. Hamlin Rockland Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States V. F. W Hall Dummer Street Hamaiin John Guistin Daniel Noonan Wallace Purnell Farmingdale Thomas Foley Auburn Congress Legislative Committee The Washington Floyd H. Preble Department Dyer-Flaherty Post No 2197

Junior Garden Club Entertained Happily

Cosmopolitan Juniors Garden club met Monday afternoon at Mrs Rosco P McFadden s home. The party featured a rustic birch walk to a vine arch guarding a fireplace area and a pool with water plants. Seventeen members attended with Miss Mary E Campbell aiding Mrs Moult. games were played and new names chosen for ties and flowers. Drinks and chocolate milk were served as plans for the weekly meeting dates were to be announced later.

Cosmopolitan Juniors Rosco P. McFadden PirCe Mrs . Motion Mary E Campbell Moult

Twain Praises Mawai and The Hawaiians

Twain extols the islands in a travel vent that notes a famed fleet of ships and alluring scenery. The passage reflects 19th century journalism style praising maritime hospitality and exotic travel as a holiday pastime for reporters and readers.

Two Bath Dogs Place in Manchester Trials

Dogs owned by Mr. and Mrs. Rod ney E. Ross of Bath were the only Maine entries to place in the 15th annual field trial of the New Hampshire Field Trial club at Manchester. Granite State Highlight placed second in the members derby stake Friday and Thor lon, a setter, placed third in the amateur shooting dog stake Saturday. The Manchester trials drew 140 pointers and setters from the East, and the Ross pair’s showing was highly gratifying to the Bath couple. Dr. Warren E. Kershner of Bath was a judge in the amateur shooting dog stake Saturday, joined by Gorham Brooks of Brookline, Massachusetts, and John S. Childs of Hillsborough, New Hampshire.

Rodney E. Ross Maine New Hampshire Manchester N. H Granite State Ross East Bath Warren E. Kershner Gorham Brooks Brookline Mass John S. Childs Hillsborough

Morse High Athletes Named In Lincoln Street Crash Report

Dr Paul A Gregware ordered to hospital for possible internal injuries after a collision on Lincoln Street. Herbert Daigle and family linked to local residents. Morse High School players Young Child and Brown named on varsity football and basketball squads. Edward Widgham of Brunswick seeks delay in arraignment due to injuries. Traffic jam and police efforts described as night duty limited.

Paul A. Gregware Herbert Daigle Philip Daigle Anthony Daigle Rumford Morse High Brown Hill Morse Morse Court Jenness Green Brunswick Lincoln Street Chestnut Edward Wridgham Dunton George McElman

Program for Lincoln Sagadahoc Teachers

The article notes continued from Page One a round table discussion led by Miss Florence L Jenkins state supervisor of home economics and for arts groups a round table discussion led by Stephen E Patrick State director of Vocational education

Florence L. Jenkins Stephen E. Patrick

Draft Constitution Text Reveals Alternate Country Name

A historical draft of the U S Constitution shows James Wilson proposing a different national label. The document suggests the phrase The United Poole and States of Americ as an early naming option during the framing period.

U. S James Wilson United Poole States of Americ

Also Mentioned on This Page

Anna Dynan Waltham Nellie Knight Edith Howard Litchfield Leverett G. Edgett R. I H. Barrows Joseph Alexandria Gardiner Robert Maxcy M. C. Priest Ida Hibbard Swan Island Lillian Wade Elmer Wade Marcia Rand Portsmouth N H A. A. Robinson Millard Wade Capitol Island Florence Weeks P.T.A Grace Parish House D. M. Humphreys & Co Sagadahock Block Bath, Me Room Dike P.T.A. Names Committee i _H. Crocker Walter L. Eliott Arthur G. Gilmore James T. Gardenier Union Ferry School Ruth W. Powers Maynard Thibodeau Mary Campbell Pinfold Cutting Funeral Upper Grammar William O. Hunt Kennerson William C. Hunt Mrs. Swan Edith Fellows Roland Fellows Bob Yeo Sedgemere Road Bath Savings Institution Hamlin V.F.W Junior Garden Club Twain Mawai Mark Twain Ross Pets Lincolnsagadahoc Fred S. Curtis & CO Thomas RE. Huston
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