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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1937

Page

4

Lincoln Sagadahoc teachers meet in Wiscasset strong turnout

The Lincoln Sagadahoc Teachers association annual meeting drew broad representation from superintendents teachers and school officials across both counties. Sessions were held at the Congregational church and nearby venues with music and cultural offerings and a noon dinner at Masonic hall.

Lincoln- Sagadahoc Vince Reed Mary Hobson Anne Miete Organ Society Nellie Munses Viola Adams Fannie Adams Laura Carleton Kathert Bryant Irene Metcalf Grace Merry Hat‘ie Mosher Sophea Preble May Sherman Helen Haggett Alberta Larrabee The

Bacteriological works praised in 1937 review

The Journal of the American Medical Association reviews a comprehensive 1937 public health microbiology handbook edited by M. S. Marshall. It covers epidemiology, specimen handling, serology, and chemical procedures, praising its utility for health departments and laboratory teams.

Journal of the American Medical Association Handbook of Public Health M. S. Marshall Department of Public Health San Francisco Calfornia J. C. Geiger J. W. Stacey, Inc Californa Creizer Marshiall

Miss Beth Trott Excused From English I at Maine

Two Bath area graduates, Margaret Elizabeth Trott and Charlotte Z. White, are excused from English I and will enter English II at the University of Maine after strong freshman English entrance tests. Trott, Morse ’35, active in class leadership and National Honor Society, is from 17 Marshall Avenue. her brother C Merritt Trott, Morse ’31, is a senior economics sociology major.

Bath University of Maine A. M Turner Margaret Elizabeth Trott Beth Trott Morse College of Arts and Sciences Charlotte Z. White Bowdeinham Richmond High School Trott the Maples Miss Trott National Honor Society Wilfred C. Trott Marshall Avenue C. Merritt Trott The University

Automotive Safety Foundation promotes highway safety agenda

The Automotive Safety Foundation outlines its mission to reduce accidents and congestion through coordinated official action, research, and public education. Officers include Paul G. Hoffman and C. C. Carlton. Norman Damon is director. The group was organized June 2, 1937, with funding from auto, bus, truck, and parts manufacturers. Diplomas were awarded to 18 nurses at Eastern Maine General Hospital. Rhodes Scholar nominees include William Denham Sutcliffe of Richmond, Bates College graduate, among 32 selected for Oxford University study.

Automotive Industry Automotive Safety Foundation The Foundation Paul G. Hoffman C. C. Carlton F. B. Davis, Jr A. O. Dietz Byron C. Foy Alfred Reeves Norman Damon Paul Litchfield Bath William Denham Sutcliffe Richmond Bates College Rhodes New York Oxford University England

West Bath Social News and Local Visits

Miss Laverne Richardson of Brunswick attends Farmington Normal School after graduating Brunswick High in June. Local residents visit relatives, move houses, and attend Grange events. Red Cross meetings at Foster's Point, and community notes from West Bath and Campbell's Pond through fall gatherings.

Laverne Richardson Brunswick West Bath Farmington Normal School Miss Richardson Brunswick High School Charles L. Haggett Billy Robert Dean Dummer Street Bath Edwin W. Haggett Berry's Mill York Street William H. T. Gove Larrabee's Grove Bath Memorial Hospital Meter Central Maine Power Co William H. Holland Jefferson Courtney E. Stover Mr. Ogilvie Lincoln Williams Cape Elizabeth Fred Williams Maxine Belyea Gardiner Marion Getchell Trufant’s Crossing Road Billa Campbell Portland Myra Foote Bath Road Fred H. Cury East Brunswick Jennie M Larrabee Walter H. Larrabee Larrabee’s Grove Clinton F. Colburn Thelma Clinton, Jr Eugene Annie H. Trufant Andrews Road Elva Massachusetts Edward J. Lee, Jr David Ira B. Neiley Topsham Grange Mrs Netley Alfred B. Snow Albert Merriman Merriman Williams Foster's Point Harry Williams Harry E. Peterson Herbert Simpson Herbert Brunswick Road Morton S. Baker Woolwich Henry Adams Melvin Comeau Harry S. Wallace

Winterport visitors plan return to cottage in October

Reminiscences and songs were shared as stories were told. Mr. and Mrs. Mayo and their guests enjoyed refreshments before returning to Winterport on Wednesday. The Mayos plan to come back October 12 for a few more days at their cottage.

Ardson Winterport

West Bath Grange hosts Boosters' Night with visitors

At West Bath Grange Hall a Monday Boosters' Night drew 147 attendees including 46 visitors. The program featured Mrs Edward Hamblett as lecturer, music by Clayton Holden Walter Snipe and Seth Snipe, and a social hour. A public card party and dance are planned Thursday evening with refreshments and dancing after eight.

West Bath Grange West Bath Grange Hall Edward B. Hamblett Clayton Holden Walter Snipe Seth N. Snipe the Grange David S. Henderson Helen E. Hartwell Melvin Comeau Harold E. Freeman Herbert S. Cavanaugh Charles B. Doyle James B. Lemont Laura Knight Charles M. Genthner Barbara Freeman Topsham Carroll Carlton W. Andrews Grange Arthur C. Lemont

Watson Becomes Bowdoin Teaching Fellow in French

Nathan W. Watson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry H. Watson, began duties as Bowdoin College teaching fellow in French. A Morse high graduate in 1930, he studied in France after graduation and held Bowdoin honors including Phi Beta Kappa. He will pursue education studies this winter at Bowdoin while living in Bath. Capt. William R. Freeman, guest of Mr. and Mrs. Hill, traveled from Portland to Bath, aboard the Tuscaloosa en route to the West coast.

Alvin F. Sortwell Gypsy East Boothbay R. B. Sherman Clinton Raymond B. Sherman Waterstreet Chester Pendleton Pendleton-Sherman Virginia Pease U. of M James Foye Gardiner Sidney G Evans Lawrence B. Haggett Harry Union Street Raymond Patterson North Edgecomb Gillman T. McFarland Bristol Nathan W. Watson Nathan Wilbur Watson Harry H. Watson Front Street Bowdoin College Watson Brunswick High Morse High Bowdoin Bath William R. Freeman Tuscaloosa Portland Fred D. Hill High Street Baltimore West Coast

Woolwich community clubs meet and local events noted

Day's Ferry club meets Saturday Oct 2 in Day's Ferry schoolhouse. Woolwich Center church ladies plan to visit Rev T H Fernald of Waldoboro Friday. Montsweag church Willing Workers hold all day session next Tuesday. Births and local visits are listed along with a car accident near Day's Ferry and a bean supper at No 6 schoolhouse Oct 9. A Busy week with meetings, visits, and social events across Woolwich and Sagadahoc areas.

Day’s Ferry Day's Ferry School Ladies’ Aid of Woolwich Center Church T. H. Fernald Waldoboro Woolwich Center Montsweag Church Milton Hathorne Damariscotta Hospital Old Post Road Four Corners Carl Longfellow Josephine Cunningham Bath Eugenia Hunnewell Maude Paquette Malden Mass Fred Carlton No. 6 Richard Grover Fletcher Knight Somerville Florence Carlton Bernard Bailey John Kathleen Prescott Bangor Hollis Leeman William Robson North Woolwich Grange Forrest Carlton White Mountains Gilbert Hathorne Carrie Wing Nequasset Farm Bureau Pearl Gainsley Natick Vinal Hunnewell Goodwill Club Charles H. Hunnewell Sagadahoc Ferry Sebenon Hall Paul Reeve Harry Fitch Costello P Charles Henderson Harvey P. Hathorne Ida M. Beals Flossie Beals Blanche B. Bunker Los Angeles Union Nequasset Burnette L. Bailey Gertrude E. Gilmore Woolwich Union For Christian Service Day's Ferry John Dow Bridgeport Patricia Jack Horner Bradford Belanger, Jr Arthur Rice Glenda Rice Richard St. Pierre Donald St. Pierre Donald McIntosh Shirley Norma Carol Hunnewell Betty Nostall Richard Paul Crocker Bradford Belanger Ray Rice Roland McIntosh Mary St. Pierre

Dexter High School snake dance delays traffic on Friday

The first snake dance of the football season at N. H. Fay high school Dexter held up traffic on the main street Friday night as a prelude to the game at Madison. Students gathered on the common for a demonstration and cheering, the team witnessing the event and gaining enthusiasm for the season. The student body showed strong backing for the team, suggesting success ahead with continued effort.

N. H. Fay High School Dexter Madison

Pastor Resigns to Lead Brooklyn Finnish Churches

Rev. Arne J. Avikainen resigns as pastor of the West Paris Finnish Congregational church to accept a call from the Finnish Golgotha Congregational Church in Brooklyn New York. He will depart West Paris November 15 with Mrs. Elizabeth Avikainen leaving October 6 to oversee Brooklyn until the resignation becomes final.

Arne J. Avikainen West Paris Golgotha Congregational Church Brooklyn N, YY Elizabeth Avikainen Avikainen

Governor Barrows Opens Maine Farm Broadcast Chain

Governor Lewis O Barrows appeared on the first Maine farm product broadcast as part of a network launch across 15 Yankee and Mutual stations. He joined Marjorie Mills The Girl From Maine in New York via WOR studios after attending the American Legion Convention. He compared the launch to the Ranger’s Bath launch and urged support for Maine foods and Down East recipes.

Maine Yankee Mutual Broadcasting Systems Lewis O. Barrows Marjorie Mills American Legion Bath

Clippers Clinch Bath Softball Crown in 1937

Billy Gove's Clippers won Bath's 1937 softball title at Goddard's field, defeating Hyde Windlass 12 to 2. Johnny Parker hit a long homer and two doubles, while Johnny Madden added a triple and two other hits as the champs earned first city honors after league officials halted play for the season.

Billy Gove Clippers Bath Goddard's Hyde Windlass Johnny Parker Johnny Madden Parker Govemen First City

Rotary Sponsors Fine Entertainments Series

Under the Rotary club auspices two people will host four weekly Tuesday evening entertainments starting Oct 5. Tickets from Rotary members Rotary Anns and Club Garret. Proceeds aid the playground fund with events at People's church Morse high school.

Rotary Club Rotary Anns Club Garret Collins Management Services Elias Tamburitza Frank Preston Johnson Cushing-Hutton Mr. Mason People’s Church Morse High School

Woolwich P.T.A. Opens Fall Season

Woolwich P T A resumes meetings at Sagadahoc Ferry schoolhouse on Sept 21 with 20 attendees. Mrs. Florence Temple led the program reading articles from the P T A magazine. Plans for fall and winter activities discussed. refreshments by Mrs. Farnham Fitch and Nostall. Next meeting set for Oct 21 at Chopps schoolhouse. Mrs. Temple to oversee refreshments.

Woolwich P. T. A Sagadahoc Ferry Florence Temple George Farnham Harry E. Fitch James Nostall Chopps North Woolwich

Woolwich Grange programs and notices meeting lineup

Woolwich Grange held an impromptu program at the grange hall with Mrs. Fred Soule of Wiscasset as lecturer. Harry Bradford’s recovery from illness was announced, and a fish chowder supper by the Moatsewag Cheerio club was planned at the Soules’ home. The program featured Love's Old Sweet Song, a roll call on new farm or house implements, piano duets by Mrs. Jessie Spaulding and John H. Carter, The Church in the Wildwood, a poem by Mrs. Leverett C. Welch, solo Whispering Hope, and Old Glory. Mrs. Spaulding also accompanied on piano. roll call praised electrical appliances.

Woolwich Grange Grange Fred Soule Wiscasset Harry Bradford Windham Cheerio Club Moatsweag Jessie Spaulding John H. Carter Wildwood Sisters of the Grange Leverett C. Welch William Robson Brothers of the Grange Spaulding

Jordan's Spring in Alfred Draws Travelers for Water

The Alfred spring on the back road to Sanford is a popular stop for passing motorists seeking a drink. It is named after the late B. C. Jordan, a former property owner who once ran extensive lumber operations across the county.

Alfred Jordan Sanford B. C. Jordan

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