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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1935

Page

5

Kimball changes firms in Boston after April 8 1935

William O. Kimball of W O Kimball & Co Boston will join March and Kimball of 1 Federal Street Boston after April 8 1935 He is not related to Joseph S Kimball of March and Kimball Both have Bath connections and family ties to former Bath residents The item notes other local social news including illness travel visits and a birth announcement in New York and Wiscasset

William O. Kimball W. O. Kimball & Co Milk Street Boston March and Samuel A. Kimball Kimball

Portland and Lewiston social notes from Bath visit list

Miss Elizabeth Riley of Portland and Miss Agnes Cates of Lewiston arrive for a Nasson Institute visit with Miss Jeannette F. Shackford in Bath. Riley departs for Hartford Hospital to study dietetics. Other residents host relatives and visit in Rockland, Boston, and Bath. various family and social engagements noted including nurses’ staff at Cod hospital in Hyannis and Brunswick travel by President Kenneth C. M. Sills and Mrs. Sills.

Elizabeth Riley Portland Nasson Institute Agnes Cates Lewiston Jeannette F. Shackford Turnercourt Nasson Riley Hartford, Conn

Mrs Whitney Returns From Jonesboro To Be With Ill Mother

Mrs Albert E Whitney came back Thursday from Jonesboro after being summoned by the grave illness of her mother Mrs Noyes W Fish.

Albert E. Whitney Jonesboro Noyes W. Fish

Ladies Aid Activities and Social Events at Wesley Church

The Ladies' aid at Wesley church met Friday afternoon in the vestry following an Easter supper and sale open to the public. Kitchen and dining room committees were led by Mrs. William Davis and Mrs. Ed Ripley respectively with several assistants. Additional notes mention a contract party at Garden street, prizes won, and residents visiting Avon, Connecticut. Proceeds supported Boy Scout equipment and local social efforts.

Wesley Church William Davis Fred Cook Edward P. Rice William Hosmer Wilfred C. Trott Ed Ripley John Sampson Harris T. Rodick D. Wylie Lemont Bird A

Hartford Man Travels Home for Father Illness

Glendon Brewster of Hartford arrived on Saturday to be with his father Thomas Brewster who is seriously ill at 36 Court Street.

Glendon Brewster Hartford, Conn Thomas Brewster Court Street

Maine Delegates Named for D A R Sessions

Mrs Clinton C Stevens of Bangor announced 31 Maine delegates to the Continental Congress sessions of the National Society of the D A R. The list includes Mrs Mary P Hill of Topsham from Colonel Cummer Sewall chapter. The 44th meeting will be held April 15 21 in Washington DC. Mr and Mrs Donald H Fogg and daughter Thelma of 679 Washington Street visited Mrs Fogs aunt Mrs Charles Plaisted of Camden over the weekend.

Maine Continental Congress National Society of the D. A. R Clinton C. Stevens Bangor Mary P. Hill Topsham Cummer Sewall Washington, D. C Donald H. Fogg Thelma Washington Street Mr. Foge Charles Plaisted Camden

Augusta Attorney Joins U S Department of Justice

John Elliot Carleton a young Augusta attorney and State chairman of Maine Young Democratic clubs leaves next week for Washington to join the Criminal Investigation division of the U S Department of Justice. Native of Wiscasset he studied at Lincoln Academy Suffolk Law School and began with Locke Perkins Williamson before practicing alone. Weekend visitors include Hiram Tobey and Mrs Tobey of Wakefield Massachusetts staying with Pepper and Tobey families in Augusta.

John Elliot Carleton Augusta Washington, D. C Legal Department of Criminal Investigation United States Department of Justice Carleton Wiscasset Academy Town Lincoln Academy Newcastle Suffolk Law School Boston Locke, Perkins & Williamson Young Democratic Clubs of Maine

Mellen Party Visits Bowdoinham Farm on River Road

Mr and Mrs Joseph Mellen of New York and their guest Miss Rose Taylor of London England spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Arthur Sewall in Washington Street They visited their Bowdoinham farm recently purchased on the River Road near the Richmond boundary The Mellons have summered at the Manley cottage at Small Point Beach with Mr and Mrs Chase Mellon.

Joseph Mellen New York Rose Taylor London Eng Arthur Sewalld Washington Street Mrs. Mellen Bowdoinham River Road Richmond Mr. Mellon Mrs Chase Mellon Manley Cottage Small Point Beach

Millen Griffeth Returns to Yale After Visit in New Haven

Millen Griffeth of San Francisco ends a two week stay with his cousin Arthur Sewall II and Mrs. Sewall on Washington Street. He resumed studies at Yale University in New Haven after returning home on Sunday.

Millen Griffeth San Francisco Cal Arthur Sewall 2d Sewall Washington Street New Haven Conn Yale University

Maine players win in World Olympic Bridge tournament

In February Auburn players Mrs Daniel T Drummond and Mrs Harold Cooper led Maine as north south winners. Augusta pair Burleigh Martin and Samuel Tiecomb took east west honors. Bath group saw Mrs Rupert H Baxter and Mrs Sumner Sewall with the top par scores.

Daniel T. Drummond Harold Cooper Auburn Maine Burleigh Martin Samuel Tiecomb Augusta

Mrs Loring Visiting From North Bath in Rockland

Mrs John Loring of North Bath visits in Rockland Massachusetts where daughter Mrs John McKenzie, formerly Miss Elizabeth Loring of North Bath, resides.

John Loring North Bath Rockland, Mass John McKenzie Elizabeth Loring

Miss Sophia Wright Plans Honolulu Trip

Miss Sophia Wright daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry N Wright formerly of North Bath now in Hollywood California will travel to Honolulu for a one month visit. She attended Bath schools and works as a secretary in Beverly Hills.

Sophia Wright Harry N. Wright North Bath Hollywood Calif Honolulu Miss Wright Bath Beverly Hills

Morin Returns to Harvard After Spring Vacation

Edward G. Morin returned Monday on the streamline train to Cambridge to resume his studies at Harvard university after spending the spring vacation with his father Dr. Harry F. Morin of Washington street.

Edward G. Morin Cambridge Mass Harvard University Harry F. Morin Washington Street

Certificates Omitted From Bailey School Dress Class List

In Mrs. Alice E. Heald's dress making class at Bailey Evening School of Industries the names of Mrs. Arletta Yates and Mrs. Harriet Wright were omitted from the list of those receiving certificates.

Arletta Yates Harriet Wright Alice E. Heald Bailey Evening School of Industries

Grace Church guild hosts Lenten Ja pan study meeting

Mrs. Carl Troop welcomed members at St. Mary's guild in Grace church parish house Tuesday night. Rev. Charles M. Tubbs delivered the closing talk in a series on Ja pan as part of mission work during the Lenten study period.

Carl Troop St. Mary's Guild of Grace Church Charles M. Tubbs Japan

Notable New York Dinner Guests Before Albert Bullin Sail

Hon. and Mrs. Rupert attended a dinner hosted by Mr. Baxter aboard the Commodore to honor guests including Mrs. Byron Barker Mrs. Alden Smith and Henry Wright of Bath F Webster Browne of Brunswick Mr and Mrs William Winner of Jackson Park N Y John P Houck of New York and William S Newell president of Bath Iron Works Corp on his return from Washington. Mrs Winfield Ham and Mrs Ella Ham depart Sunday for a few months at their Islesford cottage near Bar Harbor.

New York Albert Bullin England Rupert Baxter Byron F. Barker Alden G. Smith Henry C. Wright Bath Webster Browne Brunswick William Winner Jackson Park N. Y John P. Houck William S. Newell Bath Iron Works Corp Washington Winfield Ham Ella Ham Islesford Bar Harbor

Luncheon and Bridge Prizes Highlight Local Social Scene

Mrs Archibald M Main hosted a Thursday luncheon at her Middle Street home followed by five tables of contract with Ledyard winning first prize doilies and Fuller second prize bag. Jane S Murphy received a desk accessory as consolation. Out of town guest Mrs J Warren Halterman of Portland and guests Mr and Mrs Charles Laing of Quincy Mass visited. Marriage intentions filed by Norman V Pierce chauffeur and Edith Mank Hamel of Parker Head. Pierce is son of Wells L and Eva Brewer Pierce. Hamel daughter of Harry D and Angie G Rollins Mank of Parker Head.

William M. Mussenden Garden Street Edward Sewall Fred DB. Hill W. Dayton Hill Warren F. Hawley Ralph O. Dale High Street Boy Scouts Arthur King Harriet Hill John Freeman Archibald M. Main Middle Street Owen J. Ledyard E. Motley Fuller Jane S. Murphy J. Warren Halterman Portland John W. Gilmore Norman V. Pierce City Edith Mank Hamel Parker Head Mr. Pierce Wells L Eva (Brewer) Pierce Hamel Harry D Angie G. (Rollins) Mank

Tardif Family Obituary and Travel Note

Mr. and Mrs. Dominique J. Tardif and daughter Patricia Ann passed Sunday with Mrs. Tardif's mother Mrs. Mary Minihane of Lewiston. Miss Mary Sewall leaves Portland for Troy New York to resume studies at Emma Willard after spring vacation with her parents Mayor and Mrs. Arthur Sewall of the Stone house. she is accompanied to Boston by her grandmother Mrs. William D. Sewall and her mother who will return home Tuesday.

Edgar Phinney East Orange N. J Bath Phinney Alberta A. Steen Thomas O. Steen Arrowsie Mr. Steen Evelyn Ralph A. Steen Ralph Jr Brookline Dominique J. Tardif Patricia Ann Mary Sewall Streamline Portland Boston Troy N. Y Emma Willard School Arthur Sewall Stone House Miss Sewall William D. Sewall

Brunswick High School Faculty Member Joins Honor Society Council

Mrs. Errol Baker of Brunswick High School serves on the faculty council for the Hawthorne chapter of the National Honor Society.

Errol Baker Brunswick High School Hawthorne

Two Teens Host Sweet Sixteen Birthday Party

Miss Mary Bates and Miss Mary Lowell hosted a sixteenth birthday party at 69 Pine Street. Virginia Jewett won a memory test prize of perfume and Glenn Easton received a novelty desk pencil. Guests included Annie King and Eleanor Lenox among others.

Mary Bates Delmar Bates Mary Lowell Carlton Lowell Pine Street Virginia Jewett Glenn Easton Lowell Annie King Laura Craft Eileen Jones Eleanor Lenox Donald Jewett Kendall Lord Franklin Wright Ralph Card Thurle Robinson N. Elwood Coffin Jr

Miss Geraldine Stott Returns From Vacation in Boston

Sophomore at Jackson College Miss Geraldine Stott returned to Boston Sunday after a two week vacation with her father Dr A A Stott and Mrs Stott on Bedford street She also visited relatives in Portland.

Kenneth C. M. Sills Mrs. Sills Brunswick Wash- Cra College Geraldine Stott Jackson College Boston A. A. Stott

Soucie Family Guests At Lincoln Street Home

Mr and Mrs Ephrem Soucie and their two sons Richard and Norman visited Mrs Soucie's parents Mr and Mrs Guy Nichols on Lincoln street Sunday. They were joined by Mr and Mrs Harold Webb of Gardiner. Richard and Norman Soucie will dance in a minstrel show sponsored by the Commonwealth Shoe factory employer Gardiner on April 25 and 26 with 100 in the chorus.

Ephrem Soucie Richard Norman Guy A. Nichols Lincoln Street Harold Webb Gardiner Norman Soucie Commonwealth Shoe Factory

Captain Quick Visits Home Between Dry Dockings

Captain Richard Quick of the S. S. Dungannon arrived at his home at 300 Washington Street Sunday morning to spend time with his family while the vessel remains in dry dock. He plans to return to New York on Thursday and depart for Port Arthur from that port.

Richard Quick S. S. Dungannon Washington Street Quick New York Port Arthur

Bath Students Earn Dean's List Honors At University of Maine

Two Bath sophomores Miss Carol E. Stevens and John J. Murray earned dean's list at the University of Maine. Morse School graduates, they are from the class of 1932, with freshmen Miss Ellen B. Hodgkins of Morse class of 1934 also listed among dean's list honorees.

Bath University of Maine Carol E. Stevens John J. Murray Morse Ellen B. Hodgkins

Brownie Meeting at Grace Church Parish House

Miss Ruth Powers led the Peter Pan Brownies at Grace church parish house last Wednesday afternoon. The group enjoyed their usual ceremonies followed by stories and games as Miss Nancy Hyde Miss Sally Hyde visited Elmhurst from Brookline Massachusetts to spend time with their father John H Hyde.

Nancy Hyde Sally Hyde Brookline Mass John H. Hyde Elmhurst Ruth Powers Grace Church Parish House

Eva Thompson Visits Brother at Memorial Hospital

Miss Eva Thompson arrived from Boston Thursday to be with her brother John Thompson a 17 year old patient at Memorial hospital. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Robert Thompson of West Bath.

Eva Thompson Boston John Thompson Robert Thompson West Bath Memorial Hospital

Irish sisters take weekend in Boston after Auburn trip

Miss Amy Irish of Chestnut street traveled to Auburn and joined her sister Miss Louise Irish for a weekend in Boston. They attended the opera Saturday night.

Amy Irish Chestnut Street Auburn Louise Irish Boston

Magoun Family Visit for Funeral Services in Massachusetts

Frederick Magoun of Wellesley Massachusetts arrived Saturday night for a brief visit with his mother Mrs Charles F Magoun of Middle street and to attend funeral services for an unnamed relative.

Frederick Magoun Wellesley Mass Charles F. Magoun Middle Street

Dressmaking Class Certificates Post Script Omission

Mrs Eunice Perry of Crescent street received a dressmaking certificate in the Bailey Evening School class taught by Mrs Nellie C Jones. Her name was omitted from Thursday's Times list.

Eunice Perry Crescent Street Nellie C. Jones Bailey Evening School of Industries

Webb Engagement Announced for Barbara Webb

Mr and Mrs Stuart Weston Webb of 1 East End avenue New York announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Barbara Webb to John Avery Curtis son of Mrs Osborn Curtis and the late Mr Curtis of Point Pleasant New Jersey Mrs Webb was formerly Miss Marcia Sewall of Bath Miss Webb attended Beaveruntry Day School in Boston and Miss Chandlers school She is a sister of Mrs George A Huhn Marcia Webb of New York Mr Curtis prepared for college at Lawrenceville School and graduated from Yale University in 1930 Councilman Walter K Morse mechanical dentist of 647 Washington street has returned from a business trip to New York

Stuart Weston Webb East End Avenue New York Barbara Webb John Avery Curtis Osborn Curtis Mr. Curtis Point Pleasant N. J Webb Marcia Sewall Bath Miss Webb Beaveruntry Day School Boston Miss Chandler George A. Huhn Marcia Webb Curtis Lawrenceville School Yale University

Anniversary Celebration for Mr and Mrs Seth Stewart

Mr and Mrs Seth Stewart marked their 45th wedding anniversary with Lowell temple No. 31 Pythian Sisters on Wednesday of last week. After the Judge meeting, members gathered for social time and dining with ice cream and cake. the cake bore the word Anniversary. The Stewarts reside on Green Street and are loyal attendants of Lowell temple.

Seth Stewart Lowell Temple Pythian Sisters Stewart Green Street

Girl Scouts Attend Portland Conference

With only one scout and one lieutenant absent, Pine Tree troop No. 1 Girl Scouts of America joined the conference held in Portland on Saturday.

Pine Tree Troop No. 1 Girl Scouts of America Portland

Middlestyet Card Club Hosts Stable Evening

Mr and Mrs Harold Boutin hosted their card club at home in Middlestyet on Tuesday. First prize went to Mr and Mrs Redford Christensen with Mrs Fletcher Harford and Roy Lutz taking the consolation. Guests included Roy and Mrs Lutz, Red ford Christensen and wife, Lauris ten Caton and wife, Fletcher Har ford and wife, Harold Safford and wife, and Miss Eleanor Voorhees alongside Mary Ken ney Phyllis Eaton Dorothy Martin Cynthia Rogers and Dorothy Libby of Newfield. They returned Monday to Nassan Institute at Springvale after Spring vacation in Bath.

Harold Boutin Middlestyet Redford Christensen Fletcher Harford Roy Lutz Lauristen Caton Harold Safford Eleanor Voorhees Mary Kenney Phyllis Eaton Dorothy Martin Cynthia Rogers Dorothy Libby Newfield Mon- Gay Nassan Institute Springvale Bath

Local residents visit friends and relatives in Waterbury

Harold Conrad of Waterbury Conn is spending several days at the home of Mrs M Edith Lemont on High street. Miss Barbara Fisher a Gorham Normal senior arrived Friday to stay with her sister Miss Marjorie Fisher at the home of Miss Grace C Baker 1213 Washington street.

Harold Conrad Waterbury, Conn M. Edith Lemont High Street Barbara Fisher Gorham Normal Marjorie Fisher Grace C. Baker Washington Street

Mrs Andrew M Butterfield Visited Portland With Daughter

Mrs. Andrew M Butterfield and her daughter Miss Elizabeth were visitors in Portland on Saturday, according to local society coverage highlighting their appearance and activities during the day.

Andrew M. Butterfield Elizabeth Portland

Junior Aid of Beacon Street Church Meeting Update

The Beacon Street church Junior Aid met Monday evening with 29 present including six new members for a total of 37. Easter sale is set for Wednesday at two in the church vestry. The April 15 meeting is omitted for Holy Week. next gathering is April 22 with hostesses Mrs Hopkins Mrs Carlinson and Mrs Roy Bradford.

Beacon Street John Hopkins Dummer Street Hopkins Carlinson Roy Bradford

Snowden Undergoes Appendectomy at Memorial Hospital

Ardeene Snowden of 10 Andrews Road underwent an appendectomy on Monday at Memorial Hospital.

Ardeene Snowden Andrews Road Memorial Hospital

Fathersingers and Mothersingers rehearse for Maine congress

Fathersingers and Mothersingers held a Monday rehearsal at Mrs. Leroy F. Colby home 25 Andrews Road for the North Center P. T. A. meeting at Grace church parish house next Monday. They are invited to sing at the Maine state congress convention program in Bangor in October.

Leroy F. Colby Andrews Road North Center P. T. A Grace Church Parish Maine State Congress Bangor

Saturday Luncheon at Elmhurst Hosted by Miss Sally Hyde

Miss Sally Hyde entertained at Elmhurst with a luncheon on Saturday. Guests included Jeanette Jenkins Betty Anderson Audrey Hill Syd Smith Nancy Fitzgerald Rita Jenkins and Nancy Hyde.

Sally Hyde Elmhurst Jeanette Jenkins Betty Anderson Audrey Hill Syd Smith Nancy Fitzgerald Rita Jenkins Nancy Hyde

Portland Family Moves to Clifford Street

Mrs. J Warren Halterman of Portland died Thursday. She leaves her parents Mr and Mrs Archibald M Main and Lieut and Mrs Halterman and their son Harry, who had been at Ft McKinley, moving to Clifford Street in Portland.

J. Warren Halterman Portland Archibald M. Main Halterman Harry Ft. McKinley Clifford Street

Bailey Evening School awards 2 Perker propelling pens

John W. Black received two Perker propelling and repelling pencils on Tuesday evening from his Spanish class at Bailey Evening School of Industries. Miss Ada Y. Greenblatt presented the gift on behalf of the classmates.

John W. Black Bailey Evening School of Industries Ada Y. Greenblatt

Levin returns to Bowdoin after spring vacation visit

William D. Levin son of Mr and Mrs Sam Levin of 10 North street returned Monday noon from Lawrence Mass after visiting his college roommate Samuel Abramson during spring vacation. He is a Bowdoin College sophomore and resumed studies Monday night.

William D. Levin Sam Levin North Street Lawrence Mass Samuel Abramson Levin Bowdoin

Munsey Family Names Son Warren Paul Munsey

A son born to Mr. and Mrs. Warren R. Munsey at 476 Middle Street has been named Warren Paul Munsey. The birth adds a new member to the Munsey family with the given name Warren Paul.

Warren R. Munsey Middle Street Warren Paul Munsey

Colby College Freshmen and Sophomores Return Home

Miss Margaret Higgins Miss Alice Mulligan Miss Mary Utecht of Brunswick Miss Ruth Hodgdon of Woolwich and Miss Betsy Winchell of Brunswick have returned to Colby college after vacation at their parents' homes.

Margaret Higgins Alice Mulligan Mary Utecht Brunswick Ruth Hodgdon Woolwich Betsy Winchell Colby College

Woolwich Commissioner Stinson and Daughter Visit Trotts

County Commissioner George M. Stinson of Woolwich and his daughter Miss Marcia Stinson, a Portland schoolteacher, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Milton C. Trott on High Street.

George M. Stinson Woolwich Marcia Stinson Portland Milton C. Trott High Street

Morse High Senior Plans Part Time Work Until Graduation

Miss Emily Jordan, a Morse high school senior, will be employed part time until graduation in June. William A. Boyce is named as the six and one half pound son born Saturday night to Mr and Mrs William A Boyce at their home 3 Page

Emily Jordan Morse High School Ern William A. Boyce Page Street

Home Nursing Class Hosts Evening at Bailey School

The Bailey Evening School of Industries hosted a home nursing class event Saturday at Mrs. Oscar Thornton's 1284 Washington Street. Prizes were awarded for games, refreshments served, and an indirect student lamp presented to Mrs. Thornton by class members.

Bailey Evening School of Industries Oscar Thornton Washington Street Janette Smith Thornton Ethel May William Sheldon Gladys Walsh Florence H. Sievers Gilchrist Dorothy Peters Clara Darling Rebekah Feero Mary Brown Marion Rafnell Susie Darrah Pinkham Margaret Rooke David Heald Bailey Evening School of Industry Portland Lower Washington Street Box

Surprise party honors Mrs. Hatch at Washington Street club

Monday Evening club gathered at 394 Washington Street for a surprise honoring Mrs. William P. Hatch who has been homebound since Christmas after breaking her right ankle. Members presented gifts and cut flowers, then enjoyed refreshments as Mrs. Hatch cut an illuminated birthday cake. The group, formed nearly twenty years ago, retains several original members despite relocations.

William P. Hatch Washington Street

Northeastern student Gerald Carr returns home

Gerald Carr has completed his first year at Northeastern University and has returned to his parents Mr. and Mrs. Linwood F. Carr in Snow Park.

Gerald F. Carr Morsey Snow Park Northeastern University Boston Gerald Carr Linwood F. Carr

Sidney Knight Hosts Friday Evening Gathering

Sidney B. Knight of M. H. S. class of 1935 entertained several friends Friday evening at his Washington Street home. Guests included Rita Lewis Leola Adams Eulalia Brown Beatrice Adams Mary Lee Frances Wallace Dorothy Burke Mark Harrington Nellie Burgon Irving Harrington Robert Burgon Everett Norton Robert Lee Lewis Cooper Wilfred Gaudet.

Sidney B. Knight Washington Street Rita Lewis Leola Adams Eulalia Brown Beatrice Adams Mary Lee Frances Wallace Dorothy Burke Mark Harrington Nellie Burgon Irving Harrington Robert Burgon Everett Norton Robert Lee Lewis Cooper Wilfred Gaudet

Scouts Toast First Aid Course In Brunswick

Mrs. Linwold F. Carr and Mrs. Donald F. Preble of Pine Tree troop along with Mrs. Alfred E. Carpenter of Local Council A plan to attend a Red Cross first aid course in Brunswick Wednesday night.

Linwold F. Carr Donald F. Preble Pine Tree Troop Alfred E. Carpenter Brunswick Red Cross

Mrs Kimball Family Plans Six Week Motor Trip Abroad

Mrs Frederick H Kimball returns to High street after winter in Portland at Eastland Hotel with her daughter Mrs Langdon T Thaxter of Portland and Mrs Milton S Kimball of Augusta. They visited Boston last week to see Metropolitan Opera Co performances. Mrs Kimball and her niece Mrs Frederick Bradeen and Dr Bradeen of Essex Conn will sail May 8 from New York on the Washington for England for a six week motor tour of England and the Scottish lakes.

Frederick H. Kimball High Street Portland Eastland Kimball Langdon T. Thaxter Milton S. Kimball Augusta Boston Metropolitan Opera Co Kimcall Frederick Bradeen Bradeen Essex Conn New York S. S. Washington England Scottish Lakes

Mrs George Merrill Resumes Light Home Activity

Mrs. George A Merrill of 29 School Street, previously bedridden by illness, has recovered enough to move about her home again.

George A. Merrill School Street

Wise Owl Girl Scouts Meet At Captain’s Home Lewistown

Wise Owl troop of Girl Scouts gathered at Mrs Sumner Sewall 7 North Street Tuesday afternoon with 20 in attendance. They discussed the Lewistown rally on May 4 and planned further study of the code at the next meeting. The session closed with the good night circle. A patrol met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs Sewall’s home for cooking. Lieutenants Mrs Sewall Mrs Voorhees and Miss Shellenbarger led Tuesday’s activities.

Wise Owl Sumner Sewall North Street Lewist

Mrs Huggard Visits Relatives in Quincy Mass

Mrs. Herbert Huggard of Mechanic street travels to Quincy Massachusetts to visit her brother and sister in law Mr. and Mrs. Frank Oliver.

Herbert Huggard Mechanic Street Frank Oliver Quincy Mass

Grace church guild meeting honors Day and completes sewing

Mrs W Dayton Hill Mrs Paul Mason and Mrs Edward Bridgham hosted St Marys guild at Grace church parish house Oak street. Mrs Charles Tubbs paid tribute to the late Mrs Katherine Day a devoted guild worker since settling in Bath. Members finished their Lenten sewing. Ada French left Bath for Dixfield after visiting sister Elmer Sidelinger in town.

W. Dayton Hill Paul Mason Edward W. Bridgham St. Mary's Guild of Grace Church Oak Street Charles M. Tubbs Katherine M. Day Bath

South End P. T. A. Rummage Sale Success

The South End P. T. A. held a successful rummage sale on Monday afternoon in the P. T. A. rooms on Washington street. General chairman was Mrs. Horace P. Morse, with helpers Mrs. Chester R. Roberts, Mrs. Clara Coombs, Mrs. John H. Hunt, Mrs. Wellington A. Moore, Mrs. Chester A. Plant, Mrs. Vivian Brown, and Mrs. William H. Small assisting.

South End Washington Street Horace P. Morse Chester R. Roberts Clara Coombs John H. Hunt Wellington A. Moore Chester A. Plant Vivian Brown William H. Small

Mrs E J Goodwin Returns After Ten Day Hospital Stay

Mrs. E. J. Goodwin of 688 Middle Street arrived home Tuesday night from a ten day hospital stay where she had been a patient.

E. J. Goodwin Middle Street

Mrs Smalley and Donna Rae Visit Evelyn Hope

Mrs Louis Smalley and daughter Donna Rae of Rockland have spent several days with Mrs Evelyn Hope on Center Street, visiting the elder relative.

Louis Smalley Donna Rae Rockland Mrs. Smalley Evelyn Hope Center Street

Debate Over Resident License Bill Calls Boys’ Fishing Into Question

In the House last week opponents warned the law increasing hunting and fishing licenses could price many boys out of fishing, while proponents argued the bill would benefit youth long term by ensuring good fishing for future generations. The bill exempts under 16 from licensing, leaving older youths to buy licenses with their own earnings.

City Notes Show Open Stores Easter Ahead in Maine

Patriot's Day retail plans across Lewiston Gardiner Rockland and other Maine cities keep stores open two days before Easter to serve shoppers. Central Church Ladies aid outlines April 12 antique exhibit at parish house with small admission and refreshments. Civil service exam held for customs inspector with ten candidates. Eagles hold a Friday smok­er social at Front street club rooms with musical entertainment and refreshments. Reverend Shattuck discusses second degree work at Bath meeting. Captain Greenleaf confirms Samoset Steamboat Co schedule Bath to Boothbay Harbor starting June 1.

Lewiston Gardiner Rockland Maine Central Church Ladies’ Aid Warren M. Stilphen David L. Wilson Lincoln Lodge Bath Harley A. Shattuck Beacon Street Church Corinthian Lodge Corinth

Firefighters respond to two chimney fires with no property damage

Driver Parshley of Engine 3 answered two alarms Tuesday afternoon. The first at 1 50 occurred at the dwelling 21 Russell street occupied by Vernon Russell. The second at 4 10 occurred at the dwelling 5 High street occupied by Mrs. Cleveland.

Parshley Engine 3 Russell Street Vernon Russell High Street Cleveland

Beacon Brotherhood Plans May Outing at Sabino

The Beacon Street church group approved a May Sabino outing to close the season. Everett Lemont will chair the outing committee with named assistants, after a vestry supper. Arthur Norton, Raymond Clark and Leland Plummer led the committee. next meeting April 24 with Elmer Norton as social chair.

Brotherhood of Beacon Street Sabino Everett Lemont Lemont Arthur C. Norton Raymond Clark Leland Plummer Elmer Norton

Rockland Wins Play Contest In Community Event

The Rockland play contest crowned winners with participants William Owen John Shaughnessy Donald Marshall and others. Team members assisted by Misses Wing Betty Lee Haskell Johnson Dunton and more took roles at box office and ticketing while sponsors included Séni er's Inc Federal Furniture Co Standard Furniture Co P. M. Olm and A. G. Page Co.

William Owen John Shaughnessy Donald Marshall William Mussenden Haviland Chaney Charles Marr Jane Wing Betty Lee Harold Armes Mary Nickerson Bo Haskell Thornton Henderson Lucille Johnson Madelyn Dunton Sénier’s, Inc Federal Furniture Co Standard Furniture Co P. M. Olm A. G. Page Co

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