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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1935
Page
3
Local residents and guests fill Phippsburg with visits and social calls. Notables include Prof Stanley Hyde and Hon Charles Minot attending meetings, and families from Bath and South Portland enjoying weekends at meadowbrook and cottages.
At a special town meeting in Phippsburg the town voted that half of its automobile excise taxes be paid to the State in exchange for toll exemptions for residents over the Carlton bridge. Car owners may obtain identification cards for $1 and passenger cards for 25 cents. The vote to reconsider contracting street lights with Central Maine Power Co. was tabled.
Four candidates joined the Colonial club during Monday night: Dr H T Caverly, Dr Francis J Moore, David A Vachon, and N J Vachon. President Pierce may appoint a committee to consider a May dance. The club’s last month dance yielded a small surplus to be used later. A Brunswick club match is set for next Friday in Brunswick, with urging for members to attend. Mrs Arthur Sewall 2d hosted dinner Saturday at her Washington street home.
Plans are maturing for the centennial of Central Congregational Church from April 23 to May 3. Notable attendees include Rev. David L. Yale, Rev. George C. DeMott, and Governor Louis J. Brann. Events feature a Sunday sermon by President Silis, multiple receptions and socials, a centennial banquet, historical service and exhibit, music service, cradle roll reception, youth social, and extensive committee organization with many local leaders and pastors.
Ollie Berg impressed about 50 youths at the Winter Street Fireside Club on Sunday night. Ellen Stevens introduced him as an athletic coach who urged sportsmanship in life and athletics and promoted living a Christian life openly. He urged openness about religious desires and a strong faith. a collection for Good Will Farm in Hinckley was voted for next Sunday. Senator N Gratz Jackson will speak next meeting on The Meaning of Life.
The 15 foot long, 1500 pound nurse shark was brought in by Cranberry Island fishermen and drew crowds at Southwest Harbor's wharf. Sharks there lie in muddy bottoms and, when caught, submit quietly to capture. The skin resists grinding but the liver yields oil. This marks an unusual early northern sighting in local memory.
A flurry of callers and visitors from Bath Georgetown Portland and Providence gathered at Popham Beach and nearby towns including Newburyport and Kennebec River stations. Mariners and lighthouse staff from Seguin Island and Damariscove Island met kin and friends while local residents shifted travel plans and hosted gatherings amid a busy week of visits and lightouse life updates.
At the Monday morning student assembly at Cony High School the Mascot name Rameses was unanimously approved as the Cony athletic teams mascot. The Student Council later announced it would recommend adoption. Sophomore Wilez Perkins supported the choice noting its association with ancient Egyptian rulers and public works.
Winnegance Baptist church Ladies' aid met at 52 High Street with tea and cookies as a 100 year old set was noted. Meetings at Mrs Morse and Mrs Snipe preceded a busy week with church services, L T L and Camp Fire events, and a Dike schoolhouse card party. Community clubs, road conditions, and a Farm Bureau session completed the week.
Transfer of the Pophsburg Bay Point and Popham Beach mail contracts from Capt. Llewellyn J. Oliver to Herbert H. Scott on Monday ends Bath to Popham Beach water delivery. Morning postal run at 9:30 will replace previous afternoon service. Bay Point residents may see new arrangements next summer.
Bath writer Parke Grinde wrote the book lyrics and music for Keep Smiling a two act musical to be presented at Morse high school auditorium in early May for the athletic association. It will replace Mohiba the annual high school fair and features high school students with rehearsals starting soon. John H Grindell Bath music instructor for years will coach the production.
Mrs Arthur Sewall 2d hosted a dinner Tuesday night for her cousin Millen Griffeth of San Francisco who is spending the spring vacation in Bath. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. J Edward Drake Jr Mrs Mary Sewall Miss Elizabeth Butterfield Miss Barbara Ross Robert B Hatch Jr Percival Black and Loyall Rسپi
Barbara Ross departed Wednesday for Bradford Massachusetts to resume studies at Bradford Junior College after spending holidays with her parents Mr and Mrs Rodney E Ross of High Street.
The Central Maine Power Co reported 1934 operating revenue of 5,915,518.62 dollars, up 2.6 percent from 1933, with net income of 1,312,622.27 dollars, a 12.2 percent increase. Electricity accounted for 95 percent of revenue, taxes consumed about 15 cents of every dollar, and a new appliance program boosted merchandise sales by 50 percent to 632,260.32 dollars.
An enjoyable piano recital by Miss Thelma Dearing's pupils was held Tuesday evening at 23 Bath Street before a good audience. Six students performed three challenging pieces each, including memorized works, with varied selections from Rosenkamp to Overhill and others, showcasing technique and expression.
Miss Bessie Dickinson spoke against Japanese made flags at the Grange gathering. Mrs. Lucy Tarr gave the closing thoughts, with officers appointed for the event. Bodwell and Five Islands were absent, and the fifth degree will be conferred at Progressive Grange soon. The next meeting is set with Dirigo Grange on April 24.
Miss Hilda G. Scott who has been visiting her mother Mrs. John W. Scott at 80 Court street returned Monday to Orono where she is a junior at the University of Maine.
The funeral for Lawson Armstrong of East Brunswick was held Monday afternoon at Arthur F. Mayo's Funeral Residence. Bearers, six ex-soldiers from Canadian and American forces, carried Armstrong who died Friday night after being struck by an Androscoggin & Kennebec car in Bath. Rev. Ernest Heywood and others, with Myron Tubbs officiating, taps sounded at Oak Grove Cemetery.
Augustus A. Pierce 82 a retired sea captain and Bath native died suddenly last Wednesday from a heart attack at his sister in law Mrs James Davis home in South Portland He had wintered in New York and summered in Westport He is survived by his wife Mrs Mary Gibson Pierce four sons Augustus of Perth Amboy John of Long Island Ernest F of Winthrop Mass and Mellen H of Allston Mass two nieces Mrs Weston L Bonney and Mrs Lena McCullum six nephews Roger Pierce James Mitchell William Mitchell Charles Pierce Winfield Pierce and Ralph Colby Colby Harbor Hartford Conn California and Bath
Arabine Dorcas Gray 85 widow of George H. Gray died last Wednesday afternoon after a long illness at the home of her son Vernon E. Gray where she resided. Born on MacMahan Island to Thomas and Clarissa Pierce Lewis, she spent childhood there and the last 50 years at Five Islands. She was the last of 11 children, with ten brothers including Capt. Irving Lewis, Warner Lewis and Vinal Lewis of Bath. She leaves three sons Alfred F. George E. and Vernon E. Gray of Five Islands and two daughters Mrs Lester A. Lewis of Bath and Mrs Eva Twombly of Detroit Michigan.
Frank DeWolfe, 58, longtime brass moulder at Hyde Windlass Co. and Torrey Roller, died of heart trouble Saturday at Memorial Hospital. Born in Bath to John DeWolf, he had lived here all his life and suffered ill health for nine years. He is survived by seven sons and two daughters in various U S locations.
Mrs. Orella H Colby widow of George Henry Colby died of pneumonia at her Bedford street home after a two week illness. Born in Dresden, she married Feb 27 1881 and lived in Bath for 40 years. Survived by husband two sons Fred Foster Topsham Eugene Foster Bath a daughter Jennie Cameron Bath a granddaughter Woodbury Brackett Nashville TN and a sister Mrs Emma Hatch Dresden.
Mrs Kate Weeks Perkins aged 85 wife of Alden 8 Perkins died Monday afternoon at her home 253 Center Street after five years of invalidism. Born in Bath she was daughter of Warner M Shea and Mary Jane Weeks. She resided all her life in the city. Survived by her husband and by son Frank W Perkins and daughter Jennie P Perkins, both of the same city.
Funeral services for Llewellyn Rittall 74 were held Sunday afternoon at the home of Mr and Mrs George Mayers Dresden Center where he died Friday morning after a four week illness. Born February 28 1861 in Desden he was a lifelong resident. He leaves two brothers George of Five Islands one sister Mrs Alice Osting and several nephews and nieces. Lloyd E Steeves of Oliver street has returned from Boston where he had been on business.
Frances M. Andrews 82 widow of Capt George A Andrews of Rockport died Monday at 19 Russell Street where she had lived with her daughter Mrs Arthur C Whittier for four years. Ill since autumn and fractured hip in a fall two weeks ago. Born in Rockland daughter of Patrick and Mary Simonton she spent most of life in Rockport. Survived by daughter in city and a son George A Andrews of Brooklin. Funeral Thursday 11 am at 19 Russell Street private flowers omitted.
John C. Card 67 of Lisbon Falls died after a teaching operation at C M G hospital Lewiston following a pulley accident at Pejepscot Paper mill. He was born August 30 1868 in Bowdoin married Emily Small August 18 1891. He served 45 years at Pejepscot and is survived by wife two sons two daughters a brother a sister and eight grandchildren.
The funeral for Amanda Ouelette widow of Zepherin was held Thursday at 8 AM at St Marys church with Rev Ludger Melancon officiating. Bearers were Frank Blair Philip Murphy Linwood and Ralph Boardman. Burial followed in Oak Grove. Survived by son William J. Ouelette and several nieces nephews and in laws including Mrs Thomas Grindell Mrs Frank Blair Woolwich and Mrs Leonard Bickford Woolwich among others.
The funeral for Mrs Alberta E Knight of Winnegance widow of Alexander M Knights was held Friday at 2 30 PM at Fred S Curtis Funeral Home 105 Center Street. Rev Charles R Sims First Baptist Church officiated. Bearers were Ralph Cornish Cleveland P Holbrook Jr Charles Talbot and Ralph Trask. Burial followed in Fairview Cemetery Winnegance.
The funeral for Mrs. Orella H. Colby wife of George H. Colby was held Tuesday afternoon at 2 at their home 125 Bedford Street. Rev Charles M Tubbs of Grace Episcopal church officiated. Bearers were Charles Blaisdell Frank Hines Henry McCabe Addison F Pendleton. Burial followed at Oak Grove.
The funeral of Mrs Kate W Perkins wife of Alden S Perkins was private Wednesday afternoon at 2 30 at their home 253 Center street Rev Joseph O Purdue of Winter Street Fred L Brackley Fred P Emmons H A Huse Jr and Edward E Morse attended Burial was in Oak Grove
The funeral service for Frank E. DeWolf took place Monday at two o clock at the Fred 5 Curtis funeral home on Center street. Rev Charles R Sims of First Baptist church officiated with bearers Ferdinand Coombs Frank Higgins Lloyd L Hooker and George Parshley. Burial followed at Oak Grove cemetery.
Miss Florence B. Young funeral held Thursday at her father John F Youngs home 116 Summer Street Rev Harley A Shattuck of Beacon Street Church officiated Burial took place at Oak Grove Cemetery
A sequence of brief social items lists residents and visitors from Bath and nearby towns. Names include Lewis Miller J McCorrison Bartholomew O Donnell Lawrence Cloutier Henry Sarkis and others visiting Boston Portland Waterville Woodfords South Portland West Bath and Florida. Mrs Harold Adams hosted Murray club at Western avenue with a serving tray prize won by Mrs Madelyn Merrill.
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