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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1935
Page
2
A critique argues materialism ignores the Creator and universal laws, urging individual reform over legislation. It links World War I era horrors to greed and calls on churches and clergy for genuine relief, warning against secular platitudes amid rising European tensions and a drunken driving case in Massachusetts.
Allan Ramsay head of Les Camarades Musicaux receives a large music gift from Elizabeth Webber formerly of Bath now in Cambridge Mass The bulk of the music comes from Prof James Plaisted Webber of Phillipes Exeter Academy an actor and Shakespeare interpreter and organist The gift supports the two churches Grace and Winter Street and marks Ramsay’s third such gift to the group.
The Central Girls Scout Council hosted Leaders association at 42 Bedford Street last Thursday. A joint business meeting followed as portions of new council by laws were read and a Pine Tree Camp report given. Members and guests included Eleanor Danforth and others. inquiry was made about joining the new high school troop. Supper featured baked beans hot rolls brown bread cole slaw pickles coffee and pie.
Miss Stella Evelyn Jewett daughter of Mr and Mrs Erastus A Jewett and Henry Woodward Mank son of Mr and Mrs Ralph P Mank wed on her birthday at Central church parsonage 898 Middle Street Rev Dr David L Wilson officiated The couple were attended by Shirley M Mank and Donald M Jewett The newlyweds plan to live at 15 Meadow Way Bath Iron Works draftsman Mr Mank is Morse high class of 1930 and member of Central Congregational Church They left for Lakewood on a wedding trip and will reside at 15 Meadow Way after returning
Wilfred J. Gaudet, Morse High senior and versatile athlete, was elected to lead the Blue and White football eleven this fall. He handles quarterback duties, stars in basketball and baseball, and is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Gaudet of Lincoln Street.
Gardiner hosts five Gosline students at Kents Hill School this fall. Walter and Mary Frances Gosline are seniors, having completed their high school work there. Newman Gosline is a sophomore, entering last year, while three Gosline children are the offspring of Mr and Mrs Arthur N Gosline.
The Sagadahoc Women’s Republican club met at Mrs. H W Butler’s home for a calm session discussing plans for a semi annual meeting with speakers of statewide note. Attendees from Woolwich Bowdoinham and Tops ham heard reports on fundraising Camp Abena and constitutional changes.
Riverside in East Brunswick hosted a West Bath Red Cross picnic with 31 attendees including Miss Cora Robinson of Boston and Marilyn Booker. A card from 26 members was sent to Mrs. William H. White, ill at her Harpswell summer home.
The Morse high school National Honor Society chapter held the first of a series of monthly card parties at Mrs. David Cogan’s home on High Street. Prizes went to Miss Amy Irish first, Miss Louise Stewart second, and Miss Carolyn Rogers consolation.
Mrs. Paul Rittenhouse of New York is named national director of the Girl Scouts succeeding Miss Josephine Schain who resigned to lead the National Committee on the Cause and Cure of War. Rittenhouse brings social and educational experience and will be introduced at the 21st annual National Council Convention in San Francisco October 2 to 4.
The famed North Knox Fair at Union returns for its 67th year with two night shows and free tickets for 10 000 Knox Lincoln Waldo and Kennebec county pupils. Racing features include the Free For All the 2 22 Trot and the 2 25 trot along with pari mutuel betting and a large midways display with fireworks vaudeville and motorbike act starring Art Snow the Singing Sheriff as MC.
William Willette of 669 Middle Street forfeits a free 35 bank account after missing his chance at the Bath Opera House drawing. The account carries over to next Thursday, creating a 70 total prize to be won by a new registrant aged over 16 who signs the lobby registration book.
William Owen, son of Col. Henry W. Owen Jr., was elected president of Morse high school's junior class. Virginia Jewett became vice president, Frances Wallace secretary, and Evelyn Tomlinson treasurer at a year end meeting. Blair C. Wilson serves as adviser. Elected to the student council were Mary Bates, Betty Lee, Ruth Robinson, Haviland Chaney, Ralph Dale Jr., and William Owen ex officio.
The Jewish synagogue that had been in the Wood block on Water street Gar diner moved Thursday to the Brann block at 337 Water street. It will be on the third floor in preparation for the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashana, beginning at sundown next Friday. The B n ai Brith and the Haddeshah will later use the second floor for recreation and club rooms.
Bath Iron Works Blues and Reds baseball teams were honored at a banquet at Hotel Phoenix with 37 attendees. L. Eugene Thebeau served as toastmaster and captains William Daley and Andrew Savage spoke brief remarks. Moving pictures of the field day and clambake were shown after dinner.
William T. Donnell of the Maine State Planning Board discusses a proposed $25,000 federal wildlife survey to census Maine fish and game. The plan would use relief workers as wildlife technicians and gather data on food, shelter, migrations, and nesting to inform conservation and avoid heavy hunting restrictions. The project cites western states’ use of similar censuses as models and aims to produce reliable population data for policy.
Pine Tree Circle No. 826 of the C of A held its annual indoor weenie roast at Center Street home of Mr. Burgess. Supper was prepared and served by Mr. Burgess. many members attended and each thanked him with a carton of cigarets for his efforts.
Rev. Ernest Heywood guided Walter Davidson regional Red Cross official through Bath sights during the Regional Red Cross conference. Davidson praised Bath and its Red Cross chapter calling it one of the finest and most efficient and said he would return for a weekend to preach. The piece notes Davidson’s past connection to Heywood and interest in Coriolanus, plus Elmer Young and Carroll Tafton presenting Fairmount Hotel at York Beach, which was not operated last season.
The Lincoln Sagadahoc County Teachers association holds its annual meeting Friday Sept 27 at Boothbay Harbor High School. Sessions include elementary rural and secondary programs with speakers from state and national education groups and music by the Boothbay Harbor High School orchestra.
Beginning this week the school boy patrols went into operation in Augusta to safeguard younger students from traffic. On Tuesday the patrolmen received instructions on directing children to and from school from Chief of Police OConnell. Several returning and new boys were issued belts and badges signifying their responsibility.
Preston C. Barker aged 68, a well known New Gloucester farmer, has sold his farm and established residence in Rumford. The property included three large strawberry beds occupying about an acre and a half.
A jumble of grid clues list many definitions and abbreviations for names places and concepts. Entries include references to a mother author of Gullivers Travels a state of the Indian corn and various descriptors like masculine feminine and diminutive forms. The scattered clues suggest a themed puzzle with many cross referencing definitions.
The Bath Country Club President's Cup narrowed to three contenders after weekend results. Bill Shorey defeated Don Small 8 and 2 to reach the final, with Mullin beating Charlie Fitzgerald 3 and 1 to join him. A semi final between Mullin and Doc Winchenbach determines the other finalist, with final 36 holes set for Sunday and Shorey facing Mullin with an eight stroke handicap or Winchenbach with ten.
The Wesley Sunday School met in the parsonage to elect officers and outline activities for the coming year. New appointments include Ellery E. Whittimore as superintendent and Earle B. Lermond as secretary, with several teachers named for the primary and cradle roll departments.
Mrs. E A Dolloff and nephew Oscar Dolloff of Woolwich drove to Rumford last week and were joined home by Mrs. Dolloff’s daughter Miss Isaphine Dolloff who has been visiting her aunt Mrs A B Hoyt.
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