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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1936
Page
8
South End P T A opened its first regular session after summer vacation with 20 members present. Mrs Alfred E Carpenter presided at 488 Washington street rooms and led the group in the Lord's prayer, followed by the P T A song.
In this sale ad a department store lists week end specials including all wool top coats from 12 to 18 dollars, all wool suits from 15 to 18.50, dress pants from 1.95 up, sweaters from 1 to 1.95, Dukes of Kent dress shirts at 1.00 and up, and a full line of work clothing with prices on Sanforized pants 1.00 to 1.95, overalls and frocks, unionalls, Mackinaws, hunting coats, boots and shoes. Store closes at 6 PM Saturday.
The association formed year round standing committees led by Mrs Hayes Cunningham and others. They voted to shingles roof and Winter repairs, and to hold an all day Oct 1 picnic at Five Elms Nequasset in Hodgdon home meeting at 10 30. An Oct 6 all day meeting and P T A broadcast were noted. William D Levin and Jesse H Levin headed to Bowdoin College Brunswick for studies.
Philip H Oliver a Bliss college second year student spent the weekend with his mother Mrs. Jennie G Oliver of 112 Bedford Street.
Richmond fire Chief J W Randlette leads a day of events in the town’s Firemen Field Day with a parade through the village, dry hose and ladder contests, a water polo exhibition, and a public supper and dance. The event spotlights the department’s growth from hand drawn to motorized gear and Randlette’s rising leadership in regional fire chiefs groups.
The Maine Association of the New Church marked its 100th anniversary with a two day gathering at the New Church temple in Bath. Rev Louis A Dole led reports on the 1836 formation, with history by W D Sewall and others. Prominent visitors included Rev J S Mayer of Baltimore who presided over the communion and spoke at the meeting. Officers reelected included Dole as president and Stearns, Cram, and Bradley in secretary roles. Next year’s meeting is set for Fryeburg.
Miss Alice Norris travels with Mrs. Lena King and Mrs. Elizabeth Coombs of this city, joined by Mrs. Edith Fulton of Portland, on a motor journey through the White Mountains.
Bath motorists praise the new Evans Notch route linking Fryeburg and Gilead on the Maine western border. The scenic highway passes through Lovell road Fryeburg Center North Chatham and Stow with views of a valley overlooking western Maine and eastern New Hampshire. The outing is framed as a pleasant fall drive offering easy access to Bethel Inn and a return via South Paris Mechanic Falls and Lewiston. foliage is just beginning to turn and the notch is described as well maintained with no steep grades.
Ivan Lang a noted Bowdoinham insurance executive and former deputy insurance commissioner died Friday at his Bowdoinham home after a period of ill health. Born October 29 1877 in Brooks he was educated there and in Bowdoinham and graduated Bates College in 1902. Funeral services were held Monday at the Universalist church with large attendance. Survivors include his wife Carolyn Sparks Lang a brother Theo Lang of Bowdoinham and other relatives. Various town residents and visitors are listed in the column.
Marriage intentions were filed Monday in the office of City Clerk John W. Gilmore by Earle Robert Allen of 5 Washburn street, a son of Benjamin Allen of Swanton Vermont, and Margaret Evelyn Mitchell of 5 Washburn street, a daughter of Arthur W. Pashard of 167 Middle street.
West Bath hosts and visits mark a quiet week with guests from Brunswick Freeport and Cape Elizabeth. Littlefield School opens with teacher Barbara E Fisher and ten pupils. Bath connections to Clinton Morse and Gorham Normal noted.
Woolwich and Montsweag 4-H clubs held a local contest in Sebenon hall. Red Clover Woolwich displayed sewing led by Mrs Nelson R Rice. Hustling Helpers Nequasset muffins led by Miss Burnette L Bailey. Moatsweag boys poultry led by Bruce Dickinson. Wayne S Rich spoke on 4-H work. Several weddings planned including Paul L. Boudreau and Dorothy A. Welch. Mrs Benjamin W Morse of New York died Tuesday night at Morse home.
Eugene J. Hart Jr. a 16 year old Morse high junior and football squad member remained on the danger list at Bath Memorial Hospital after falling from a motor truck on Maple street. Another rider Maurice Owen 15 suffered minor injuries and several other Morse players rode the truck to school. Local contractor driver James Kaler was not blamed. Hart showed signs of improvement Tuesday morning as doctors awaited X rays.
Bowdoin Sagadahoc Grange will observe Booster Night at the Bowdoin Center hall with state secretary Nellie Haskell as speaker. A good program is promised. Several local residents are noted with illness, travels, and visits, including Mrs Chester Marshall improving after two months ill and Clyde Starbird visiting Portland. East Bowdoin Ladies Aid met with 14 in attendance and next meeting is Oct 1 at Mrs A E Purinton's home. Kenneth Bickford returns to Waterville for another year at Colby College.
Mr and Mrs Lester Knight and their son Donald of Washington street returned Sunday evening from a weekend in North Whitefield where they were guests of Mrs Knight s aunt and uncle Mrs Archie Wellman and Mr Archie Wellman Their hosts hosted the Knight family during the stay.
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