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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1935

Page

9

Probate Court Session Delivers Various Wills and Administrations

Sagadahoc probate judge in Bath handles wills allowed and administrations granted. Several estates from Bath Woolwich Topsham and Georgetown appear with executors administrators bonds and inventories filed. petitions for probate commissions appointments licenses sale and adoptions noted amid a broad docket of April term business.

Sagadahoc Walter S. Glidden Nellie Cavanaugh Bath John P. Carey, Jr Clara A. Abbott Charles C. Low Daisy B. Wilson Woolwich Frank J. Glasnap Lillie M. Blair Charles A. Blair William H. Gould Elizabeth G. Gould Joan P. Carey, Jr Marcia Moulton Edward W. Bridgham Samuel S. Sewall Elizabeth V. Hathorn George M. Stinson Delina Pepin Annette Smith Topsham L. A Jack Elizabeth V Hathorn Sidney J. Meeker Miami, Fla Charlotte T. Meeker Alonzo B. Cromwell Frank A. Hededon Geo. W. Naugler Chrystal N. Naugler Felix Dauphin Joseph L. Dauphin Gorge A. Hunt Daniel Williams Lullius B. Duniels Agnes W. Humphreys Alfred A. Williams Richmond Alice May Williams Edith E. Abbott Walter F. Abbott Edward C. Clary Guy C. C. Low Georgetown Fred L. Williams Lincoln Williams West Bath Grace Page Sampson Mary Abbie Page Elizabeth Jane Alexander Humphrey Mallett Maurice B. Shea N. Louise Spinney Arrowsic Marion B. Wade Ella S. Odiorne Della W. Lampson Amanda V. Coleman Mary B. McIntire Phil E. Harris Immer Cronkhite Verna M. Brackett Alice M. Lovell Allan Spear Clifton E. Legard Charles E. Rowe William E. Rowe Susie A. Johnson Ralph O. Johnson Fred C. Cox Bath Trust Co Emma B. Barron Albert B. Douglass Owen K. Marr Joseph I. Smith M. D Charles F. Holbrook Casco Mercantile Trust Co Harry M. Verrill Chrystal N. Naugler Executrix Charles W. Walsh Charles W. Walsh, Jr George W. Naugler Chrystal N William E. Sturtevant Oscar J Pearl I, Tanguay Beverly Ann Tanguay Furber W Maxine S. Davis Walter C. Seavey Walter Robert Davis Francis L. Morrell Morrill

Shoe sale at Bills Hatch Upstairs

An upstairs display at Bills Hatch offers men dress shoes priced from 1.95 to 5.00 and boys and ladies options including boys low dress shoes at 1.95 to 3.50 and ladies sport dress shoes from 1.95 to 2.95 in a regional advert.

Bill Hatch

Farmers to reduce their potato acreage

The article notes a 5 percent drop in potato acreage across 11 early states totaling 432000 acres in 1935, remaining about 10 percent above the five year average. It also covers a Bath wedding at the Church of the Advent in Boston. Frances Clark married John Harper of New York in a simple ceremony performed by Rev. Benjamin Harrison.

Bath Church of the Advent Boston Frances Clark Homer B. Richardson John Harper New York Benjamin Harrison Charles F. Woodward Clark Woodward J. Henry Harper, Jr Harper East 68Th Street New York City

Roughest voyage across the Atlantic endured by J Henry McLellan

J Henry McLellan of Portland and Bath writes from Gibraltar aboard the SS Exochorda on March 17 1935 detailing a Mediterranean run to Beirut Italy and Alexandria with 96 passengers aboard a 9400 ton liner built in 1931. He recalls fierce seas near the Azores and Straits of Gibraltar reports cargoes including automobiles tractors textiles and olives and notes the ship’s Hyde Windlass Co equipment and overall comfort.

J. Henry McLellan Portland Bath Gibraltar Exochorda The Independent Beirut Syria Leghorn Italy Boston Exeter New York Shipbuilding Co Camden N. J Hyde Windlass Co General Motors Ford Egypt Palestine Alexandria Jaffa Haifa Jersey City Azores Straits of Gibraltar

Civic Club Speaker Addresses Rotary Meeting

The Rotary club met at the Phoenix at noon Tuesday resuming its schedule and heard a brief talk by Dr. C. J. Di Perri of Wiscasset Civic club. He urged consulting a family physician for colds and warned about flu dangers. A nominating committee was appointed to present officer tickets for the year starting July 1, and plans were made for an evening meeting next week to discuss club affairs.

Rotary Club the Phoenix C. J. di Perri Wiscasset Civic Club di Perri Chester A. Plant F. A. Winchenbach Marius H. Page Thomas R. Huston Carl Y. Kennedy Plant M. H. Page T. R. Huston

Fullerton Hooker Wedding at First Baptist Church

Miss Ruby Pearl Fullerton and Charles Lloyd Hooker wed at First Baptist parsonage with Rev. Sims officiating. Attendants were Russell W. Kenney and Mrs. Kenneth London. The couple plan to reside at 713 Washington Street after a wedding trip.

Ruby Pearl Fullerton Charles Lloyd Hooker First Baptist Church North Street Charles R. Sims Russell W. Kenney Kenneth London Hooker Oman L. Fullerton Mechanic Street Mechanic Street and the Late Mr. Fullerton Morse High School First National Bank Genesta Lloyd Lee Hooker Washington Street Colby College Kappa Phi Kappa National Educational Honorary Society Delta Upsilon Fraternity Jenney Manufacturing Co

Women Republicans Resume Activities In Maine

The Women's Republican Club of Maine plans to renew activities with a governing board meeting at the Worster House in Hallowell on Saturday April 6 at 11 am Miss Nettie C Burleigh president of the club issued the call The announcement urges all executive board members and advisory council members to attend for important business to be discussed

Women's Republican Club of Maine Worster House Hallowell Nettie C. Burleigh Vassalboro Mary P. Hill Topsham

Bowdoinham Town Notes Mixed Elections and Social

Bowdoinham reports election results with Horace Millay 212 and Mrs. Charles Hackett 131 at a special meeting. a surprise birthday for Mrs. Helen Britt at noon guest list and a high bridge score for Mrs. George Cutler. Various residents attend events, visits, and civic pursuits amid school contest results and town activities.

North End Plans Community Club Formation Tonight

The North End Community club seeks organization modeled after the Winnegance club from 1921 and will petition the city council for use of the upper Washington Street school building. Mr and Mrs Ruel York of Nobleboro celebrated their 50th anniversary, with Sewall York, a 94 year old Civil War veteran, and Margaret York Barnes, 92, among attendees.

North End Winnegance Washington Street Ruel York Nobleboro York Sewall York Margaret York Barnes

North Grammar Sweeps North and Girls Track Meet

North Grammar School wins the 13th annual Y M C A Grammar School Track Meet at the Y gymnasium with 14% points, edging Central Blacks. Weeks Street, Central Greens, Dike School and St Mary’s follow. MacMahan wins the 15 foot broad jump helping North Grammar to the title. North Grammar girls also triumph 13-5 over St Mary’s with Durgin taking dash and potato race wins.

North Grammar School Y. M. C. A. Grammar School Y Gymnasium Central Blacks Weeks Street Central Greens Dike School St. Mary's North Grammar MacMahan Fulton W. Stlphen Stitphen Suilphen Warner Weeks P. McVicar C. Nickerson W. Owen C. Jewett S. John M. Ellis W. Stilphen the Plummer Pomerleau Burke Morse McLaughlin C. Stilphen Puffer Prest

Statewide drive targets hitchhiking by youths

Highway patrolmen Crosby and Thompson announce a city drill against hitchhiking as pulp of state campaign. They note many youths, including Brunswick students, thumb rides on North and Lincoln and along the Court house to outskirts. Officials warn riders may be summoned to court if they persist.

John P. Crosby Harry L. Thompson Lincoln Court House Brunswick

Local Notices From Bowdoin and Nearby Towns

Ten days vacationers include Mrs Lester Nelson in Brunswick and Leonard Curtis in Gorham during April school break. Harold Curtis of Bliss College Lewiston also at home. Miss Mary McAfee works in Gardiner. Ladies aid meets Thursday with Mrs Grant Woods. Jasper Brothers saw wood for neighbors. Charles Babb visited Bath last Saturday. Mrs John Carter and daughter visited her parents Mrs and Mrs Grant Woods then returned to Portland. Robert Saunders of Bath visited his grandmother Mrs Carrie Douglass last week. Mr and Mrs Robert Enman and Richard Enman were in Brunswick Monday.

Charles Hackett Horace Millay Helen Britt Margaret Gile George Cutler Charles Randall Henry Cornish Charles Browne Clara Fogg Howard Moody Brunswick Hall Blinn Hazel Cornish Bridgton Herbert D. Cornish Leon Dunklee Charles Augusta Merle Downing Portland George A. Hackett Lewiston Percy Rideout Bowdoin Richmond Bowdoinham The Grange Grange Hall Alvin Huntoon Woodfords Carrie Kendall Inez Gowell Carlson Bishop School Morse Lisbon Falls Eric Blair Bath Town Hall Sagadahoc Fertilizer Mitchell Methodist Church Pearl Raymond Ida Fowle Frances Merrill Augusta L. Cornish Gladys Newtonville Mass Harold Hildreth Topsham Mr. Hildreth Emma Ferguson Lester Nelson Leonard Curtis Gorham N. H N. E. Curtis Harold Curtis Bliss College Mary McAfee Gardiner Ladies’ Aid Grant Woods Jasper Brothers Charles Babb John Carter

Votes to Urge Passage of Educational Bill

At a busy North Center P T A meeting in Grace church parish house members voted to send a telegram to Nathaniel Tompkins urging passage of the educational bill. They planned a bridge party on April 12 and asked each member to bring a new member. The elementary study group meets April 17 at 7 30 with readings from the P T A magazine. The evening program on April 15 at 7 30 covers Cooperative Agencies with speakers on Red Cross Girl Scouting the Y M C A and Boy Scouting. Refreshments followed.

North Center Grace Church Parish Nathaniel Tompkins Clinton D. Wilson John C. Fitzgerald William W. Dennison David S. Cagan Frank Earle B. Lermond Marion L. Jaques Margaret J. Adams J. Gertrude Silsby Frank W. Jaques Joan M. Harrison Amy A. Irish Morris S. Povich

Dike P T A hears interesting reports

Dike P T A met at Dike school on Tuesday afternoon. A treasurer reported on the recent card party. Letters were read from Mrs Sumner Sewall and the Jesters of Beacon Street church. Milk use at the school was noted as 1295 bottles in March. An article from P T A magazine was read. Rehearsals for an April 23 entertainment were announced. A meeting to discuss improvements is set for April 16. Hosts were Mrs Arthur Gilmore and Mrs Reginald Barter, assisted by Mrs James Gardinier. Dr Karl Percy and his son from Brookline, Mass arrived to visit the Sewalls.

Dike P. T. A Dike School Sumner Sewall Beacon Street Church Ralph Dunbar Walter Smith Lena Shepard Edmund M. Staples Frank Reinoehl Dominique J. Tardif Dummer Street Arthur Gilmore Reginald Barter James Gardinier Karl Percy Brookline Mass Arthur Sewall Washington Street

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