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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1929

Page

4

Social News Notes From Bath and Vicinity

Nighttime gatherings at the home of Mrs. Sarah Shaw feature decorations, music, dancing, and a buffet served under Miss Rachel Upham. Attendees include Barbara Norton, Evelyn Coombs, Lawrence Coombs, Myron Coombs, and others. Dramas, games, and accordions enliven the evening.

Rachel Upham Upham Morse High Lawrence Coombs Barbara Norton Barbara Fisher Marjorie Furber Evelyn Coombs Evelyn Clough Evelyn Trott Millicent Coombs Madeline Coombs Virginia Coombs Wesley Marco Roy Bennett Glenn Bracey Stanley Clough Harvey Rowe Myron Coombs Donald Fleming

George J Goodwin Leaves for New York on Hyde Windlass Trip

George J Goodwin aged 52 from 52 Bath Street departed for New York on a business trip representing Hyde Windlass Co. The note identifies his home and employer and records the travel for official duties.

George J. Goodwin Bath Street Priday New York The Hyde Windlass Co

Bar Harbor guests attend Mrs Longs card party luncheon

Mrs Eugene Long hosted a Monday afternoon card party and luncheon with sandwiches olives pickles cakes hot chocolate candy and nuts. Bar Harbor visitors Mrs Margaret Doyle and her son Frank Jr Miss Isabel Walker Miss Marion Silk were among those present along with Mrs Charlotte Bowden and daughter Geraldine Doyle.

Eugene Long Margaret Doyle Frank, Jr Isabel Walker Marion Silk Bar Harbor Charlotte Bowden Geraldine Doyle

Augusta visit for Miss Stott from Saga dahoc Ferry

Miss Geraldine Stott daughter of Dr and Mrs Ardenne A Stott spent the weekend in Augusta as a guest of her grandparents Senator and Mrs F W Carlton. Visitors at Bath Iron Works Corp included G J Browne New York New Haven Hartford Railroad Charles E Morrill Braman Dow Co Joseph A Luce Seegar Refrigerator Co A W Kell brey Western Union D S Kelleher Heath Milliken Mfg Co Mrs Freeman Trott and her two daughters Elizabeth and Virginia have returned home on Andrews Road after a Boston visit.

Geraldine Stott Ardenne A. Stott Sagadahoc Ferry Augusta F. W. Carlton Bath Iron Works Corp G. J. Browne New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Charles E. Morrill Braman, Dow & Co Boston Joseph A. Luce Seegar Refrigerating Co A. W. Kellbrey Western Union Telegraph Co Kelleher Heath & Milliken Manufacturing Co Chicago Ill Freeman Trott Elizabeth Virginia Andrews Road Manville Pigeon Spar Co East Cavel Charles H. Andrews Essex Mass

Cressey Family Weekend Visit In Farmingdale

Mr and Mrs Harry Cressey and sons Robert and Stanley of Washington street spent the weekend in Farmingdale as guests of Mrs Cressey s sister Mrs Watson Burtt.

Harry Cressey Robert 2Nd Stanley Washington Street Farmingdale Cressey Watson Burtt

Maine D A R Delegates Attend Continental Congress Events

Members of the Maine Daughters of the American Revolution joined a tea at Mrs Wallace H White’s home in Washington on Wednesday afternoon and will be hosted at luncheon by Senator Hale on Thursday. Many attendees visited Mt Vernon on Tuesday.

Maine Daughters of the American Revolution Continental Congress Washington Wallace H. White Senator Hale Mt. Vernon

Mrs. Stickney Visiting Daughters Home in Auburn

Mrs. Herbert Stickney of Goff street Auburn is spending a few days at the home of her daughter Mrs. Guy J. Dunlap on Liberty street.

Herbert Stickney Goff Street Auburn Guy J. Dunlap Liberty Street

Clergy Transfers Move Hall to Auburn Church

Rev. Frank H. Hall formerly of Wesley Methodist in Brewer was transferred Monday by the Maine conference to High street Methodist in Auburn to succeed Rev. A. S. Oliver, district superintendent, who moves to the Rockland district to replace Rev. L. G. Marsh.

Frank H. Hall Wesley Methodist Church Maine Brewer High Street Methodist Church Auburn A. S. Oliver L. G. Marsh Rockland

Mission study class closes season with violet bouquet

Mrs Edwin D Hardin received a bouquet of violets from her mission study class after a luncheon at the Manse marking the closing meeting of six weeks of Lent led by Mrs Hardin The class studied Africa and found the meetings very engaging Mr and Mrs Albert Thompson of Upper Washington Street were Saturday visitors in Lewiston.

Edwin D. Hardin Albert Thompson Upper Washington Street Lewiston

Birthday surprise honors Mrs Martha E Clough at daughter’s home

A surprise party for 74 year old Mrs Martha E Clough was hosted by her daughter Mrs Sarah Dinsmore on Elsinore avenue Sunday night. Guests included Mr and Mrs Edward Clough Mr and Mrs William Dwyer and son Robert Mr and Mrs Milton Savage Miss Isabell Lewis Howard Lewis Mrs Dinsmore and Mrs Clough. Overnight guest Mrs Sanford L Fogg of Augusta formerly Bath stayed with Mr and Mrs Frank B Nichols on North street.

North Anson Bath Maine Uae Senate G m Club Washington National Capital Hoover Diplomatic Corps Hoiley Ernest G. Walker Martha E. Clough Sarah Dinsmore Elsinore Avenue Edward Clough William Dwyer Robert Milton Savage Isabell Lewis Howard Lewis Dinsmore Clough Sanford L. Fogg Augusta Frank B. Nichols North Street

Bath visitor to Troutdale camps leader to take over season

Carl Beggs of Englewood New Jersey, formerly with The Texas Co., visited Bath Thursday and Friday while en route to the Troutdale camps at Lake Moxie, which he will manage this season. J. R. Lilly on upper Washington street remains home ill, with friends wishing him a swift recovery.

Carl Beggs Englewood N. J The Texas Co Troutdale Lake Moxie J. R. Lilly Washington Street

Dinner Bridge Hosted by Miss Flora Fraser on Milan Street

Miss Flora Fraser entertained guests at her Milan Street home for a dinner bridge featuring lobster salad rolls coffee ice cream and cake. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. J. Haviland Torrey Mr. and Mrs. Elford A. Stover Mr. and Mrs. John H. Grindell Miss Priscilla Footer Edwin Powers and Mark W. Hennessy. Mrs. Harold Adams of Belfast visits Bath with Mr. and Mrs. William M. Adams.

Flora Fraser Milan Street J. Haviland Torrey Elford A. Stover John H. Grindell Priscilla Footer Edwin Powers Mark W. Hennessy

Boston woman returns home after appendicitis operation

Miss Frieda Mikels of Boston has returned to her father's home on Elm street after an appendicitis operation at Bath hospital. Dr. Bradford of Portland performed the operation and Miss Roberta Irving, R.N., was her private nurse. Tris Goodwin of Portland is visiting Bath for a few days with Dr. and Mrs. Williams Whitney.

Frieda Mikels Boston Bath Hospital Elm Street Dr. Bradford Portland Roberta Irving R.N Tris Goodwin Bath Mrs. Williams Whitney

Wright home after Grace church fall recovery

Elbridge F. Wright of lower Middle street, who recently suffered broken ribs and bruises after falling from the Grace church parish house roof, returned home Monday afternoon following treatment at City hospital. A son was born Monday at City hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus Longley. Mrs. Robert Coombs and daughters Eula Carol Nancy and son Robert Jr. of Natick Mass. visited Mrs. Coombs' parents on Russell street. Hon. and Mrs. Oliver Moses II and Miss Emma and Miss Lydia Moses spent weeks in Florida and traveled via Washington DC and New York on the return trip.

Pearl Oliver Ned Wayburn New York Fred E. Oliver High Street Woodbury Bailey Miss Oliver Anna Cummings Mary Cunningham Ruth Houston Doris Dall Ernest George, Jr Malin Genthner Robert Gallagher Billy Gove Maud Nathan Miller Brunswick Elbridge F. Wright Lower Middle Street Grace Church Parish House City Hospital Cyrus Longley Robert Coombs Eula Carol Nancy Robert, Jr Natick, Mass Coombs Harry W. Moulton Russell Street Oliver Moses Emma Moses Lydia C. Moses Florida Washington, D. C William D. Sewall Caroline Liscomb New York City West Indies S. S. Reliance Cuba Jamaica Porto Rico South America Nassau Sumner Sewall Colonial Air Transport, Inc Boston Nemissa Newark New Jersey Pennsylvania Sewall

Ada May French Hosts Bridge Evening at Weeks Street Home

Ada May French hosted a Friday bridge table at her Weeks Street residence. Refreshments included fruit gelatin cocoa and assorted cookies. Attendees were Mrs Harold Walker Miss Eulah Fielding and Mrs Lou Herbert.

Ada May French Weeks Street Harold Walker Eulah Fielding Lou Herbert

Bridge Social Winners and Local Movements

Mrs. William Daley won first prize at a Monday bridge gathering at 148 Oak Street with consolation going to Mrs. Henry McCabe. Guests included Miss Pauline MacDonald and Mrs. Reginald Stacey among others. Dunlap A. Hatch returned from Boston. City Clerk John W. Gilmore attended to municipal election ballots in ward one. Paul I. Brooks, Morse High School class of 1924 graduate and brother of Rev. Charles E. Brooks, was ordained a deacon in Brockton, Massachusetts. Mr. and Mrs. Martin Powers and daughter Kathryn moved onto Oliver Street bricks.

Edward J. McMann Oak Street William Daley Henry McCabe Pauline MacDonald Reginald Stacey Mary MacDonald Emily Morgan John W. Gilmore Augusta William R. Pattangall Samuel Povich Paul I. Brooks Morse High School Charles E. Brooks Wesley Church Brockton Mass Martin Powers Kathryn Oliver Street

Kingsley Family at Deaconess Hospital Improved

The Augusta man James E. Kingsley, father of Bath health officer Chester S. Kingsley, is much improved at Deaconess hospital in Boston after ten days confinement. He is a past potentate of Kora Temple Mystic Shrine Lewiston and has received many calls from members. Elmer Norton returns to high school after seven weeks recovering from a leg injury while skiing.

James E. Kingsley Augusta Chester S. Kingsley Bath Boston Mr. Kingsley Kora Temple Mystic Shrine Lewiston Elmer Norton

Bruce Returns Home After Coast Guard Service Re enlistment

Donald A. Bruce, first engineman of the U. S. Coast Guard 178, returned Sunday to East Boston after ten days at his parents’ home on Highland street. He has reenlisted for five years. Melrose resident, who had been dangerously ill, is improved and on the road to recovery.

Donald A. Bruce U. S. Coast Guard Boston W. A. Bruce Highland Street Mr. Bruce Adelaide Boynton Melrose Mass Donald Preble Cherry Street Hemenway Street Helen’ Shaughnessy Washington Street Boothbay Harbor Edgecomb Southport

Lewiston man reelected director of Boston and Maine railroad

William B. Skelton of Lewiston was reelected director of the Boston and Maine railroad at the annual meeting held recently. Mrs. Fred R. E. Dean and Miss Marion Dean returned to Dorchester after visiting Bath guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence E. Johnson of Summer street.

William B. Skelton Lewiston William L. Skelton The Bath Trust Co Boston & Maine Railroad Fred R. E. Dean Marion Dean Dorchester Mass Bath Clarence E. Johnson Summer Street

Bath residents travel through Portland and local updates

Mrs S M Mullin and Miss Evelyn Barnby were among Bath people passing Thursday in Portland. Harold Frazer son of Major Frazer of Upper Washington street remains very ill after a serious operation at Massachusetts General Hospital. Mrs Galen Low of Brookline is visiting her parents at 903 High street. Harold Deering returns to Abbott School at Farmington after Easter vacation at home.

S. 8. Mullin Evelyn Barnby Bath Portland Harold Frazer Major Frazer Upper Washington Street Massachusetts General Hospital Galen Low Brookline, Mass Mrs Edward H. Hartwell High Street Harold Deering Abbott School Farmington

Boy William Ayer Recovers From Bat Injury

Six year old William Leo Ayer son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Ayer of Winsop street recovers from a head injury after a playmate struck him with a baseball bat last week. He required several stitches over the right eye by Dr Mullin. Buddy attends the Dike school kindergarten class.

William Leo Ayer Arthur Ayer Winship Street Mullin Buddy Dike School

Bath community notices mix charity sale and social events

Central league members plan a Spring sale at the parish house next Tuesday afternoon and request article donations or notices. Upcoming DAR Congress attendance in Washington involves Col Dummer Sewall chapter members with pages and travel details. Local birthdays anniversaries and social gatherings mark a busy week in Bath with cruises, visits, and bridge parties.

Women of Central Maine Power Attend Lewiston Meeting

Miss Ida Coffie Mary O'Donnell and Miss Margaret Daley from Central Maine Power Co. office traveled to Lewiston on Wednesday to attend a meeting of the company's Women's division at the Lewiston office.

Ida Coffie Mary O’donnell Margaret Daley Central Maine Power Co Lewiston Company

Mann Family Dinner Party for Frances Mann in Portland

Mr and Mrs William Mann hosted a dinner party at their Washington street home Tuesday night for their daughter Frances E Mann of Portland. Guests included Martha Coolidge Gladys Libby Martha Sidelinger Aurora Parker Lil Nan Deetjen Agnes Deetjen and Frances Mann all employed at the James Bailey Co Portland. Mr and Mrs Ralph Edwards of Oxford formerly Bath visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Joseph Lawton Pear street.

William Mann Washington Street Frances E. Mann Portland Martha Coolidge Gladys Libby Martha Sidelinger Aurora Parker Lil- Nan Deetjen Agnes Deetjen Frances Mann James Bailey Co Ralph Edwards Oxford Bath Joseph Lawton Pear Street

Grace church guild plans spring supper at parish house

Mrs Charles W Bemis hosted St Marys guild of Grace church at 22 Valley road Monday night. Members made new curtains for the parish house and discussed closing the season with the annual Spring supper hoped to be held when the parish house is finished by May.

Charles W. Bemis St. Mary’s Guild of Grace Church Valley Road

Local society notes and personal news from the town

Mrs. William Robinson returns home from visiting her daughter in Naugatuck. Bridge club honors go to Mrs. William Daley first, Mrs. John W. Cummings second, Miss Flora Fraser third, Mrs. J. Haviland Torrey fourth, and Miss Louise Johnson consolation. Carl Crocker recovers from a hand injury and cannot work. Leon Rancour leaves for Fredericton to lead an orchestra in C. H. Fielding houses as Vitaphone installation nears. Mrs. Helen Shaughnessy shows illness improvement. Mr. and Mrs. Wilber G. Cahill back from St. Petersburg and in New York and Boston en route home. Constance Morin's pneumonia shows slight improvement. Annabelle Armes Angus born Saturday at Bath hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Angus of Brunswick. Mrs. Angus former Irene Footer. Miss Florence Wright resumes duties in South Portland after visit. Miss Carrie Shaw improves enough to descend stairs. return to Rochester pending. Girls' Friendly Society met at Mrs. Eugene Long’s with patchwork sewing and light refreshments.

Young Ladies Bridge Club William Daley John W. Cummings Flora Fraser J. Haviland Torrey Louise Johnson Leon Rancour Brunswick Opera House Fredericton C. H. Fielding Mr. Rancour Annabelle Armes Angus Bath City Hospital Richard Angus Angus Irene Footer South Street

Mr and Mrs Wright to Return to Woolwich

Mr and Mrs George Wright of Hollywood California, formerly of Woolwich and Bath, are expected to return in May to reside in Woolwich with Mr Wrights parents Mr and Mrs Winfield Wright. Mrs George Wright was formerly Miss Josie Rich of Bath. Mrs William Dennison has returned to her home on Middle Street from a visit with relatives in New York.

George Wright Hollywood Cal Woolwich Bath William Dennison Middle Street New York

Bridge Club Night At Mrs Garcelon’s Endorses Winter

Mrs. E A Garcelon hosted a Friday Bridge session at 488 Middle Street with nonmember substitutes. Prizes awarded to Mrs Bernard Pratt first and Mrs Bert Johnson second while Miss Thelma Thornton won the consolation. Guests included Mrs Howard Blake Miss Grace Potter and others. Nan Trask heads to Augusta to manage Packard’s Camps this summer. Katherine and Bessie Galvin return to Gorham normal school after visiting home at 1082 High Street.

E. A. Garceion Middle Street Bridge Club Bernard Pratt Bert Johnson Thelma Thornton Garcelon Howard Blake Grace Potter Lou Marr Sarah Potter Eva Fulton Katherine Bessie Galvin Gorham Normal School Garrett J. Galvin High Street

Bath Readers Recall Canal Climax and War Tales

Capt W Van Horn of New York recalls his canal duty during 1915 1922 when a landslide at Gold Hill Contractors Hill blocked 100 ships. He and Chief Engineer Snyder describe wartime escapes including torpedoings and cross Atlantic runs with tramps La Salle and Victoria.

W. van Horn New York City Phoenix Panama Canal Prince of Wales E. L. Snyder van Horn Engineer Snyder Snyder la Salle Victoria Brest

Also Mentioned on This Page

Russell Phinney Charles E. Robinson Louise Robinson Lyndham Hospital Hazel Robinson Gardiner Gardiner Public Health Association Miss Robinson Joseph Lawsier Thompson Bros Sam Levin Bath Department Store Harriette G. Ohler Y.W.C.A Europe Ohler England Florence Emily R. Kneubuhl National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs Popham Beach Sec ‘Genesta Cbs Sarah Shaw Daas Margaret Henderson Electa Bowdoinham Lucy Bailey Good Cheer Orono Eva Cahill Olive Corliss Annie Cox Bertha Dean Ada Deering Lois McKeiver Annette Merrill Edith Savage Annie Ward Edward Sewall Eva Atwood Lizzie Goodwin Edith Nash Elizabeth Pepper Elsie Higgins Pepper Walter Kingsbury Elmer F. Campbell John H. Hunt William F. Higgins A. C. Monaghan Charles Henderson Ladies’ Aid Beacon Street Church George Wallace Somerset Place Henderson Myrtle B. Fiske Carl Dudley Agnes Aere Col Philip Paine Cecil E. Paine Robert Brownell Cobb Road Vinalhaven William A. Parker Scott Morse W. Dayton Hill Mex Kutz P. M. Olm Kennebec William H. Small Ralph. C. Whitehouse John Hunt First Baptist Church Clifford Harrington Bertha Furber Ada Larrabee William Blanchard Edward Daley Simon Moore Charles Card Freeman Crosby Helen Hall Russell Arthur Sewall Mary William Stone House Bermuda S. S. Bermudian Coral Road Earl Kennerson Maine Central Freight House Frederick H. Lord St. Petersburg Fla Mississippi Charleston S. C Colletta Keenan R. N Sarah Knowlton Melrose Highlands Melrose City Hospital Harold Adams Belfast Wiliam M. Adams Western Avenue Dunlap A. Hatch Green Street Chester Kingsley Carl Anderson John Conti Central League Trott Bros. Glosfast W. Ter Henrietta Potter Leon Pennell Luther Thompson Perry Thompson Fredma John Wishart Frank Wakefield Joseph G. Stevens Islgnds Miss Humphreys Miss Palmer Clara N., Fogg Edward, Kendall Worn Denham Emily Rideout Edward T. Meade New Haven Susan J. Leeman Cummings Street Charles Leeman Ralph Small David E. Rich North Bath Mrs. Rich Morton Johanson Arthur Larrabee Corliss Street George H. Coombs Ephriam French Angus Burden Charles Plant S. John Nocton Mellville Clark Cora Small Richard Seavey Matthew McPherson Etta Pottle George Chesley A. Otis Edith McPherson Pauline Burden Cora Pearson Eleanor Coombs Charles E. Cushing Palm Beach, Fla Ernesto Fabri Sophie and Bessie Mikels Arthur C. Norton E. G. Learn A. C. Staples Arthur C. Lemont Lemont Street R. Clinton McFadden Evelyn Baraby Marvin Truss Miss Baraby William E. Harriman William Robinson White Street William Hill Naugatuck, Conn Carl Crocker Upper Wilber G. Cahill Constance Morin Harry F. Morin Florence Wright South Portland George Rogers Carrie Shaw Frederick P. Shaw Rochester N. Y Girls’ Friendly Society Nan Trask Packard's Camps Snapper McLean Corkum J. J. Keegan Kennebec County Oak Streets Grace Church Rectory Central Church Parsonage Swanton Yard Neighae Winter Street I. F. Richardson Vacuum Oil Co W. E. Kershner Keegan Masonic Temple Jesse Allen Night Owls Roland Smith Post American Legion Order of Eagles Warren. E. Kershner Purseenaerts Lewiston Buick Co Cherry Lane Provincetown Red Cross Nokomis Statler Cosmopolitan Club Lillian Miller Helen Hartwell Irma Burns Annie Quinn Beatrice Noyes Sutherland Erlon L. Newdick Departmentgriculture State Department of Agriculture St. Stephen N. B Calais Samoset Steamboat Co MacMahan Island Five Islands Norman A. P. Greenleaf Warren E. Kershner Men's Club Winter Street Church Lincoln Street W. Stanley Hunter Buick Bath Tron Works Corp
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