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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1931

Page

20

Social News Highlights From Local Congregations and Clubs

Seven items detail Lady's Aid at First Baptist with new president Ada Larrabee and 14 members, a supper bridge at 694 Middle Street with prizes, a hospital charity ball in Augusta with Governor Gardiner in attendance, and a Young Ladies Bridge club gathering. Also noted are a birth at City Hospital to A. J. Conti Jr and wife, Miss Susie Merry’s engagement to John Wesley Waterhouse, Miss Mildred Palmer taking a deaf education post in New Bedford, and several dinners and social gatherings at local homes with prize winners and hostesses.

Honor Auxiliary inducts 13 Boston University students

Benjamin Berry of New York visits sister Mrs H Dorman Perkins of West Bath for the weekend. Miss Elizabeth Deering among 13 students chosen as Honor Auxiliary members at Boston University Sargent School of Physical Education. Candles lit ceremony, sworn in by Miss Hazel Andrews of Pittsfield. Dr Carl L Schrader and Dr Dudley Allen Sargent spoke. Deering, a sophomore and daughter of Carroll A Deering of 398 Washington street, recently returned from Christmas with his family.

Elizabeth Deering Boston University Sargent School of Physical Education Hazel Andrews Pittsfield Mass Carl L. Schrader Dudley Allen Sargent Miss Deering Carroll A. Deering Washington Street

Mrs Hiram Pennell Confined After Fall Injures Rib

Mrs Hiram Pennell on Washington Street is confined to her home with a broken rib from a recent fall at her residence.

Hiram Pennell Washington Street

Mrs Kerwin Butcher Hosts Evening at Park Street

Mrs. Kerwin Butcher entertained at her home 22 Park street on Thursday evening. The living room featured carnat ions and a tulip centerpiece in the dining room. A luncheon was served to Miss Dorish Cornish Miss Rachel Potter Miss Aramede Stacey Miss Bessie McKay Miss Marguerite Hennessy Mrs. Mariel O'Hara Mrs. Viola Davis Miss Mae Bickle Miss Cora Savage Miss Sadie Dowling and Mrs. Mary Tardiff. Mr. and Mrs. Welter Hill visited Portland Saturday.

Kerwin Butcher Park Street Dorish Cornish Rachel Potter Aramede Stacey Bessie McKay Marguerite Hennessy Mariel O'Hara Viola Davis Mae Bickle Cora Savage Sadie Dowling Mary Tardiff

Neighborhood Bridge Club Hosts at Cobb Road Home

Mrs. John Atwood entertained the neighborhood bridge club on Cobb road Wednesday evening. First prize went to Mrs. George Oliver, second to Mrs. Stearns Scott, and consolation to Mrs. Thomas K. Haley. Refreshments included crab salad olives crackers cakes and coffee. Next meeting will be at Mrs. Oliver on Lincoln street.

John Atwood Neighborhood Bridge Club Cobb Road George Oliver Stearns Scott Thomas K. Haley Lincoln Street

Mrs Kimball Visits Daughter in Portland

Mrs. Frederick H. Kimball of High street spent the weekend with her daughter Mrs. Langdon T. Thaxter in Portland.

Frederick H. Kimball High Street Langdon T. Thaxter Portland

Eleanor Wilson Celebrates Eighth Birthday Party

Eleanor Wilson celebrated her eighth birthday Friday afternoon at her parents home 120 North street with friends ages four to six. Betty Howard won first in pin the tail on the donkey, Edward Sewall Jr. second, and Betty Given the joke prize. Patricia Sewall won first in the nut hunt with Betty Howard also receiving a joke prize. Refreshments were served and Eleanor cut the cake. Others present included Eunice Perkins Betty Lou Hill Jean Dennison Pauline Nickerson Mary Robinson Doris Stickney Barbara Trott Priscilla Trott Jane Trott Patricia Hall Carol Hall Beatrice Doble Frederick Andrews and Lewis Wilson Jr.

Eleanor Wilson Lewis E. Wilson North Street Betty Howard Edward Sewall Jr Betty Given Patricia Sewall Eleanor Eunice Perkins Betty Lou Hill Jean Dennison Pauline Nickerson Mary Robinson Doris Stickney Barbara Trott Priscilla Trott Jane Trott Patricia Hall Carol Hall Beatrice Doble Frederick Andrews Lewis Wilson Jr

Miss Mary Hobson Visits Ill Cousin in Wiscasset

Miss Mary Hobson of Wiscasset visited her cousin Mrs. C A Peaslee who is ill at her Middle street home.

Mary Hobson Wiscasset C. A. Peaslee Middle Street

Baltimore Visit Ends As Mrs Sewall Heads To California

Mrs Harold M Sewall of Washington street has left Baltimore for California after visiting her daughter Mrs John W Williams in Baltimore for several weeks She will spend a few months with her sister Miss Betty Ashe of San Francisco Misses Rachel Nichols and Bessie Mikels hosted a Sunday tea at the Cosmopolitan club from four to six for members and friends continuing on Sunday afternoons

Harold M. Sewall Washington Street John W. Williams Baltimore California Betty Ashe San Francisco Rachel Nichols Bessie Mikels Cosmopolitan Club

Attorney Fitzgerald Returns From Fitchburg Visit

Attorney John C. Fitzgerald of Washington street came back Thursday from Fitchburg Massachusetts after a week away prompted by illness in Mrs. Fitzgerald's mother Mrs. William Greners of Plainfield New Jersey who had been visiting her aunt and uncle. Mr and Mrs Gardiner Rogers of Brunswick road are due back Friday.

John C. Fitzgerald Washington Street Fitchburg Mass William Greners Plainfield N. J Gardiner Rogers Brunswick Road

Butler Family Visits From Massachusetts and New Hampshire

Mr. Fred F. Butler returned Thursday from a visit in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. He visited his son Forest, a Belmont high school faculty member, and his son Dr. P. F. Butler of Harvard Square.

Fred F. Butler Massachusetts New Hampshire Forest Belmont High School P. F. Butler Harvard Square

Bath Women Plan 16 Day Cruise to Caribbean and Panama

Mrs. Philip O'Hara of this city and Miss Katherine Edgecomb of Boston embarked on a 16 day trip aboard the Carinithia. Mrs. O'Hara left Bath on Thursday to join Miss Edgecomb in Havana Cuba, the Bahamas, and Panama.

Philip O’hara Katherine Edgecomb Boston Havana Cuba Bahamas Panama O’hara Bath Miss. Edgecomb

Perry Beals Returns From South Portland Visit

Perry Beals has spent the holiday season in South Portland with his sister Mrs Allen Pet tengill on Summit street.

Perry Beals South Portland Allen Pettengill Summit Street

Conservatory student John Sheldon sings on WHDH program

John Sheldon son of Mr and Mrs William Sheldon of 531 High street a junior at the Boston Conservatory of Music sang last Wednesday over WHDH entertaining a half hour with vocal selections Miss Helen Gillis a Conservatory student accompanied him on piano Mr Sheldon a Morse high 1927 graduate has been chosen as president of the class of 1932 and plans to take part in a Conservatory program soon These programs air Sundays at six He and Mrs Eugene Desmond of Lincoln street are visiting Boston for a few days

John Sheldon William Sheldon High Street Boston Conservatory of Music Helen Gillis Conservatory Sheldon Morse High

Swift & Co. hosts Mon day banquet on Brunswick road

Harold L. Bradford led a Monday gathering of Swift & Co. local branch members at Morrison's on the Brunswick road. Guided by toastmaster Herbert Munsey, attendees gave responses while John L. Perry conducted sales. Tommy impressed as chef with a splendid menu. Others included Harold B. Leeman Harold B. M. Elman Harry L. Smith Byron L. Witham Von M. Weston George J. Nugent Lewis H. Smalley William E. Tozier.

Harold L. Bradford Swift & Co Morrison's Brunswick Road Herbert Munsey John L. Perry Tommy Harold B. Leeman Harold B. M.elman Harry L. Smith Byron L. Witham von M. Weston George J. Nugent Lewis H. Smalley William E. Tozier

Mrs Clyde Lake Receiving Treatment at Brunswick Hospital

Mrs Clyde Lake of West street is under care at Brunswick hospital where Dr. Harry F Morin attends her, providing medical treatment during her stay.

Clyde Lake West Street Brunswick Hospital Harry F. Morin

Miss Phyllis Bishop Hosts Bridge Club in Honor of Engaged Susie Merry

Miss Phyllis Bishop entertained her bridge club Friday at Mrs. Alvah Morse's 2 Deering Street home to honor Susie Merry, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Merry, whose engagement to Jack Waterhouse of Gardiner was recently announced. Merry received many beautiful gifts, with guests including Mrs. W. S. Merry and numerous Morse and Smith family friends.

William D. Merry High Street Miss Susie Merry John Wesley Waterhouse Gardiner Phyllis Bishop Bridge Club Alvah Morse Deering Street Susie Merry William Merry Jack Waterhouse Miss Merry W. S. Merry C. H. Morse Ed Miller S. Danforth H. Tobey H. Trask P. Strack Otis Morse H. Knights A. McDonald Marjorie Smith

Conti Baby Born At City Hospital In Weekend Birth

John William, seven pounds, was born Saturday morning at City hospital to Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Conti Jr. The family resides in the city.

City Hospital A. J. Conti, Jr New England Tel. & Tel. Co John William A. J. Conti Jr

Miss Virginia Jewett Breaks Arm After Ice Incident

Miss Virginia Jewett daughter of Mr and Mrs M Brian Jewett fell on the ice at Goddard's pond Saturday night about 6 30 and broke the bone between the wrist and elbow. A doctor set the bone the same evening and she endures considerable pain while friends wish her a speedy recovery.

Virginia Jewett M. Brian Jewett Goddard’s Pond

Mrs LeRoy Lord Visits Parris Family in Portland

Mrs LeRoy Lord left Sunday to spend a few days with her brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Albion Parris of Portland. Mr Parris joined the Parrys at their Upper Washington street home for a Sunday visit with Mrs LeRoy Lords parents Mr and Mrs Edwin B Parris.

LeRoy Lord Albion Parris Portland Parris Edwin B. Parris Upper Washington Street Lacey Bennett Buckfield

Mrs Walter Kingsbury Hosts Odd Ladies Sewing Circle

Mrs Walter Kingsbury entertained the Odd Ladies Sewing circle at her Richardson street home on Thursday afternoon. After the usual hour of sewing, refreshments were served.

Walter Kingsbury Odd Ladies Sewing Circle Richardson Street

Bagdikian Family Visits Relatives in Boston

Dr and Mrs Paul Bagdikian and daughter Anita with Mrs Bagdikian s mother Mrs Adolphus Ehlers of Oak Street have returned from a few days visit in Boston and suburbs with relatives.

Paul Bagdikian Anita Bagdikian Adolphus Ehlers Oak Street Boston Suburbs

Bria Jewett Heads to New York for Publix Theatre Deal

Brian Bria Jewett leaves Thursday for New York to confer with Rudy Vallee about arranging a Publix Theatre engagement for him.

Brian “Bria" Jewett New York Rudy Vallee

Mrs Stewart of Seattle Visits Bath Resident Friends

Mrs. Harry Stewart of Seattle Washington is a guest at the home of Mr and Mrs William L Skelton on High street. She formerly lived in Bath about twenty three years ago.

Harry Stewart Seattle Wash William L. Skelton High Street Stewart Bath

Legislature Opens as Representatives Return Home For Weekend

Representatives N Gratz Jackson Wilbur C Oliver and Henry C Wright begin the 85th Legislature and pass the opening weekend at home as sessions resume.

N. Gratz Jackson Wilbur C. Oliver Henry C. Wright

Cahill Plays Role in Fisheries Work in Maine Cities

Hon Charles H Cahill a member of the Sea and Shore Fisheries Commission was in Rockland Friday on departmental business and in Portland Thursday on business of a like nature.

Charles H. Cahill Sea and Shore Fisheries Commission Rockland Portland

Mrs Morse and Miss Cosmbs Host Washington Street Supper Party

Mrs Clarence W Morse and Miss Clare Cosmbs entertained guests at a Washington Street home last Wednesday with five tables of contract and auction. Ladies prizes went to Mrs Frederick E Drake for high score and Mrs Frank B Nichols for second high. consolation went to Mrs Ernest A Allen of Topsham. Gentlemen’s prizes were won by Charles J Donnell and Hon Rupert H Baxter, with Mr and Mrs Allen of Topsham among the out of town guests.

Clarence W. Morse Clare Cosmbs Washington Frederick E. Drake Frank B. Nichols Ernest A. Allen Topsham Charles J. Donnell Rupert H. Baxter Allen

Winchendon Men Host Tubbs Household Guests on Trip

Elbridge R. Spooner and John Beal of Winchendon Massachusetts visited Rev. and Mrs. C. M. Tubbs on High street Friday for a motor trip to Rockland.

Elbridge R. Spooner John Beal Winchendon Mass C. M. Tubbs High Street Rockland

Bedford bridge club dresss as famous novels in playful party

Mrs. Charles Blaisdell hosted a Bedford street bridge club gathering with guests dressed as popular novels including Oliver Twist and Lavender and Old Lace. Prizes went to Mrs. Lena Shepard as Oliver Twist and Mrs. Stanley Hunter for first auction prize. Next meeting set for Mrs. William Hoyle. Also notes Archibald Main hosted dinner on Middle street and Lawrence B. Jackson named manager at Fairbanks Morse in Chicago with Mrs. Jackson moving from Beloit to Chicago. Chester Plant and wife returned from New York after Chevrolet meeting.

Charles Blaisdell Bedford Street Bridge Club Lena Shepard Oliver Twist Stanley Hunter Evangeline Horace Ward Money William Hoyle Clarence Minott Jimmie Valentine Arthur Pratt Chester A. Plant High Street New York City Mr. Plant Chevrolet Commodore

Mrs. Allen Irish Hosts North Street Supper and Games

Mrs. Allen Irish entertained guests at her North street home on Saturday night with a supper party and three tables of contract. Prizes included a decorated clothes brush won by Mrs. Arthur Dunton, a box of stationery for Mrs. Carroll Watson, and a consolation prize for Mrs. Charles Donnell.

Allen M. Irish North Street Arthur J. Dunton Carroll Watson Charles J. Donnell

Pilgrim League Hosts Indian Talk At Washington Street Home

Mrs. Roy Chase returned to Concord New Hampshire after the death of her father Francis Oliver. Clare Coombs hosted the Pilgrim league of Winter street church on Washington street Thursday night. Mrs Morse and Miss Coombs spoke on India where they spent several months last year. Miss Coombs wore an Indian dress and jewelry that drew much interest.

Roy Chase Francis Oliver Concord N. H Clarence W. Morse Clare Coombs Pilgrim League of the Winter Street Washington Street Mrs. Morse Miss Coombs India

Portland Woman Attends Bath Supper Guests Night

Mrs. Fenton Tomlinson of Portland accompanied her brother ex-Governor Percival Baxter to Bath Thursday night where they were supper guests of another brother, Hon. Rupert H. Baxter, and Mrs. Baxter. R. H. Baxter left Friday morning for a brief business trip to Boston.

Fenton Tomlinson Portland Percival Baxter Bath Rupert H. Baxter

Hyde Windlass officials head to Motor Boat Show

Edwin F. Ramsay, superintendent of the propeller department at Hyde Windlass Co., sails to New York for the annual Motor Boat show opening Friday and lasting a week. Charles Andrews and Zina Eaton, both from the New York office, accompany the company delegation.

Edwin F. Ramsay The Hyde Windlass Co New York New Charles Andrews Zina Eaton

Mrs Bagley Wright Leaves Woolwich for Boston Winter

Mrs Sarah Bagley Wright of Woolwich has closed her home and traveled to Boston, where she will remain for the winter.

Sarah Bagley Wright Woolwich Boston

Dunning Relative Visits Highlight Weekend Family Plans

Mrs. E. C. Dunning, once confined at 25 Washington Street with stalds to both arms, is recovering well. Friday her niece Mrs. Frank Miron arrived from Lynn Massachusetts, joined by Mrs. Allen Pettengill of South Portland and Mrs. Lawrence Vail of Saugus Massachusetts to spend the weekend with their cousins Mr. and Mrs. Nathan E. Coffin on Park Street.

E. C. Dunning Washington Street Frank Miron Lynn Mass Allen Pettengill South Portland Lawrence Vail Saugus Nathan E. Coffin Park Street

Miss Anna Kaler Visits Parents in Woolwich

Miss Anna Kaler a Gorham Normal School student spent the weekend at her parents Mr and Mrs Charles Kaler home in Woolwich.

Anna Kaler Gorham Normal School Charles Kaler Woolwich

Central church Ladies Aid reports progress at Spring sale

The all day session in the parish house drew a large crowd and produced much work for the Spring sale. Lunch offered chicken salad and dessert. Emma Magoun recounted her Scott's Bluff trip with amusing incidents and church work updates. Secretary duties shift due to Mrs. Dunton illness with Mrs. Stilphen stepping in. Mrs. Morin hosted a contract club luncheon on Washington Street.

Ladies Aid of Central Church Emma Magoun Scott's Bluff James Dunton Warren Stilphen

Mrs Houghton chairs States Luncheon in New York

Mrs William Houghton formerly of this city presided as chairman at the Mains'table during the States Luncheon on January 8 at Hotel Pennsylvania New York City per Echo the Congress of States societies periodical. She also played piano for Miss Dorothy Deal who sang the Maine Stein Song. Maine is represented on the board of directors by Miss Emma E Irish and Mrs Colin Campbell Wakefield. Mrs Margaret Adams of Brunswick died Thursday at home with her daughter Mrs Wellington A Moore of Washington Street.

William Houghton City Pennsylvania New York City Echo Congress of States Societies Houghton Dorothy Deal Maine Stein Maine Emma E. Irish Colin Campbell ‘Wakefield

Card Party Set by Past Noble Grand Club at Odd Fellows Hall

The Past Noble Grand club will hold a card party Tuesday night at Odd Fellows Hall. Prizes will be awarded to both men and women, with refreshments available. The event follows the last meeting at Mrs Eva Atwood's Washington street home. Committee members are Mrs Horace Ward Mrs Lois McKiever and Mrs Sarah Munsey.

Noble Grand Club Odd Fellows Hall Eva Atwood Washington Street Horace Ward Lois McKiever Sarah Munsey

Local Social Notes Include Visits and Birth in Bath

Caldwell 8, Phillips returned home on Andrews road after Bangor visit. Phillips accompanied by father Horace A. Phillips of Holden. Ruth Robbins of Kittery visited grandparents Frank W. and Mrs. Robbins of 36 Pine. Vivian LeMont of Portland to spend weekend with Lucius M. LeMont family. Mayor Harold P. Small and Edward Rowe traveled to Boston for a meeting. Mrs. Carl T. Meister left for Portsmouth to visit daughter Mrs. Stanley Peterson. Hon and Mrs Rupert H. Baxter and others were Portland visitors. A son born to Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Footer of Trufant street at Bath hospital.

Caldwell Phillips Andrews Road Russell Park Bangor Mr. Phillips Horace A. Phillips Holden Ruth Robbins Kittery Gorham Normal Frank W. Robbins Pine Street Vivian LeMont Portland Lucius M. LeMont Middle Street Harold P. Small Edward Rowe Boston Carl T. Meister Park Street Portsmouth N. H Stanley Peterson Eugene Footer Trufant Street Bath Hospital

Grace church Girls' Friendly Society elects officers

The Grace church Girls' Friendly Society met Wednesday in the parish house and elected officers for the coming year. Persis Hoyt was named president, Wilhelmina Gackenbach vice president, and Doris Leavitt secretary.

Girls’ Friendly Society of Grace Church Persis Hoyt Wilhelmina Gackenbach Doris Leavitt

Burlington Girl, Six, Heads Class Reading Spelling Contest

Geraldine Nickerson six year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Sanford B Nickerson of Burlington Vermont was chosen head of her class in a reading and spelling contest before college heads. She is the granddaughter of Benjamin Oliver of 1151 High Street. Before moving to Burlington her father was crockery department manager at H P Bridge Inc store.

Geraldine Nickerson Sanford B. Nickerson Burlington Park Street Benjamin Oliver High Street Nickerson H. P. Bridge, Inc

Mrs Samuel Williams Visits Winchester Woman

Mrs Samuel Williams of Winchester Massachusetts is visiting her mother Mrs J L Coombs on South Street.

Samuel Williams Winchester Mass J. L. Coombs South Street

Crystal Club Winners and Next Meeting at Mrs Thatcher Pinkham's

Mrs Grace Hagan won first prize a marcelic wave receipt while Mrs Thomas K Haley took second a box of linen handkerchiefs and Mrs Waldo Marshall received score pads and tallies for consolation The Crystal club will meet next Tuesday evening with Mrs Hagan on Oliver Street

Thatcher Pinkham Crystal Club Bridge Street Grace Hagan Thomas K. Haley Waldo Marshall Hagan Oliver Street

Miss Burkhart Guests With Snow Park Hostess

Miss Margaret Burkhart of New York City visits Mrs. Georgie A. McHeffey of Snow Park as a guest, highlighting social greeting between city resident and local host.

Margaret Burkhart New York City Georgie A. McHeffey Snow Park

Spruceville club hosts two tables of contract

Mrs Page Wyman entertained the Spruceville club with two tables of contract Monday afternoon at Mechanic street. Daisy Murphy won first prize a pair of silk hose, Alice Weston second prize a pack of playing cards, and Grace Ferris the consolation. Refreshments were served. The club meets next Monday with Alice Weston at Park street. Sarah Dowling on Shaw street is spending two weeks in Portland.

Page Wyman Spruceville Mechanic Street Daisy Murphy Alice Weston Grace Ferris Park Street

Grace Church guild hosts St Mary's group at Parish house

Mrs. W Dayton Hill entertained St Marys guild of Grace church at the Parish house on Oak street Monday night. At the next meeting, the Womans auxiliary will be guests of the guild for supper. Rev K Brent Woodruff of South Dakota will speak of the project in Mobridge and Flandreau S D, the advanced work program in the diocese this year.

W. Dayton Hill St. Mary's Guild of Grace Church Oak Street K. Brent Woodruff South Dakota Mobridge Flandreau S. D

Central church league meeting and community notes

Mrs Edwin R Andrews hosted her contract club on High street Tuesday afternoon. The Cen tral church league met at the parish house Monday night with 23 members attending. Plans for 1931 were discussed and an apron committee formed chaired by Mrs Benjamin Savage with Mrs Charles Helah and Mrs Perry Thompson assisting. A daughter was born Monday morning to Mrs Walter Thayer of Court street. George Wade Jr returned to Portland to attend the Maine School for the Deaf after visiting his parents. He lost hearing in childhood from measles and now reads lips and makes toys and small furniture. Mrs Clarence Merrill of the Madelyn Marie Beauty Shop spent Tuesday in Portland on business.

Archibald Main E. Motley Fuller League of Central Church Benjamin Savage Charles Helah Perry Thompson George Wade, Jr Portland Maine School For the Deaf George Wade Oak Street George Clarence Merrill Madelyn Marie Beauty Shop John J. Keegan C.O.D

Dow Birth Announcement for Portsmouth Couple

Cards report the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. George Dow of Portsmouth New Hampshire on Sunday January 4. The baby weighs eight pounds and is named George Robert Dow. Mrs Dow is formerly Helen Carkin of Portsmouth and Mr Dow is a former Bath boy.

George Dow Portsmouth N. H George Robert Dow Dow Helen Carkin Bath

Miss Dorice Campbell Returns to Colby Studies

Miss Dorice Campbell returns to Waterville to resume studies at Colby College. She has taught Latin at Morse High School for a week to cover for Miss Ames who has been ill. Miss Ames returned from Somersworth New Hampshire and resumed teaching her classes on Monday.

Dorice Campbell Waterville Colby Miss Campbell Morse High Miss Ames Somersworth N. H

Judge Glidden Passes on Probate Matters

Sagadahoc probate court at the January term held a second session with waivers granted for Matthew Allinson estate and multiple inventories and accounts filed for estates including Dolloff, Tarr, Ward, Robinson, Gardiner, and others. Proceedings included certificates of sale and commissions to take depositions, with guardians and executors named for several minors and estates.

Glidden Sagadahoc Matthew Allinson Bath Hertha Allinson William A. Dolloff Topsham Amy C. Dolloff Melvin Tarr Bowdoin Herbert K. Adams Guardian Hattie May Ward Bowdeinham Bert C. Wood Charles W. Robinson Cora L. Robinson Clinton C. Gardiner Richmond Margaret Herfel Ellen F. Smith Edward B. Smith Frank E. Ward Abbie J. Ward Clifton M Ray Toothaker Marshall W. Toothaker Hiram L. Robinson Arnold E. Robinson Gilbert M. Elliott Ambrose Read Leddie H. Berry Ee W. Berry Bowdonnam Arthur J. Dunton J. Edward Drake Williams Shorey George P. Davenport Charles J. Dain Jennie Rideout Charles F. Rideout Fuller Lindley K. Hamilton Winifred G. Hamilton Herbert W. Cutting Phippsburg Annie B. Cutting

Coastal Bath News Briefs Highlight Local Events

Community notes cover the Sasanoa tribe and Ramona council officers installation at Red Men hall with distant delegations, postponed P T A card party, popular sledding hills along Lower Middle Street, and recent civic, church, and club activities including ex governor Baxter speech, Corliss Street church election, vaudeville impressions, and fire department actions in West Bath.

Sasanoa Tribe Ramona Red Men’s Hall Fred Larock Brunswick Abbie Small

West Bath Grange Confers Third and Fourth Degrees

West Bath grange conferred the third and fourth degrees on a class of 19 Monday night with 98 in attendance including five visitors. Harvesters drill praised. finances reported as best in years. Next Monday’s attendance contest begins, ending May 1, with the losing side providing entertainment.

West Bath Elmer Higgins Herbert Henderson William White Ralph Dunbar Charles Hag Ber Herbert Pierce Harold Haggett Hope Ward Millie Morse Grange Leland Plummer Elmer Rich Harry Peterson

Joy Case On Trial At Court Wednesday

In Sagadahoc Superior Court Judge Worster presides over the trial of Winfield S. Joy 54 a Bath caretaker on a statutory charge involving a three year old Bath girl alleged to have occurred March 27 1930. State attorney Ralph O Dale defends the case with Edward Bridgham. The trial is expected to fill most of Wednesday with room cleared for under 21 attendance.

Worster Sagadahoc Winfield S. Joy Joy Edward W. Bridgham Ralph O. Dale Justice Vorster Thomas H. Pearson Harold O. Wagner Ernest Mary F. Bryson Richmond Charles F. Biglin George Walter Naugler Summerstreet Topsham Nova Scotia John Angelo Nekles Bath Ateraga Albania Fred H. Thompson Mildred Nichols Registry of Deeds

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