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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1932

Page

6

Richmond Pastor Appointed as Local Methodist Leader

Rev. G. E. Edgett is assigned pastor of the Richmond Methodist church replacing Rev. C. B. Sinden who moves to South Paris. A spring sale of cooked foods and a white elephant table will be held in the church parlors today at 2 30 o'clock by the Ladies aid.

G. E. Edgett Methodist Church Richmond C. B. Sinden South Paris Methodist Church Vanes Augusta Enterprise Grange Belle Tingley Pawtucket R. L Seth Watson Florence Watson Bath Leonard Munsey Anne Curtis Gardiner Gerald O’neil Harold Richardson Norway Scot Pierce Wallace Bickford Georgia Bickford D. F. McKenna Margaret Dorothy Leroy Biddeford McKenna Hill Street John Parker Esther Lewiston Richard Derby Winchester Mass Joseph Alexander Legion Hall The Legion and Auxiliary Russell Ring Henry L. Stevens, Jr Libby Harmonica Twins Paul Roberts Terrance Curran C. H. Bryant Charles Blake J. W. Rand- Jette Harry Sykes Elsie Janis Sweetheart Madame Schuman-Heink

Richmond House Fire Destroys Antiques

A fire gutted the home of Mrs. Georgie Wakefield on Front Street Richmond early Sunday. Mrs. Wakefield and Mrs. A B Baker of Bowdoin woke to smoke and flames and escaped with minutes to spare. The two and a half story house contained rare antiques some of which were completely destroyed. Mrs. Wakefield, a noted local Republican official, was present in Sagadahoc County politics.

Georgie Wakefield Front Street Richmond Wakefield A. B. Baker Bowdoin Republican State Committee Sagadahoc County

Georgetown Social Notes and Church Services

Miss Dorothy W. Oliver returns from Georgetown high school after a weekend with her grandfather W C Todd. Sewall Webster visits Indian Point. Mr and Mrs John Wilson of Hallowell stay at the Hooker home. Mrs Jennie Todd back from Lisbon. Working League hosts afternoon gathering. Grace Hovey visits from Morse high school 34. Evelyn Taylor visits from New Sharon. Sermon at First Baptist church Sunday morning titled Following the Leading of God. Christian Endeavor service in the evening on Opportunities for Life Investment.

Dorothy W. Oliver Kingston, Mass W. C. Todd Sewall Webster Augusta Indian Point John Wilson Hallowell Hooker Jennie Todd West Georgetown Lisbon Arthur L Roy M. Newman Andrew Rowe Wagner Waterville E. C. Higgins Grace Hovey Morse High School F. W. Hovey Evelyn Taylor New Sharon Frank Heald First Baptist Church

Morse Baseball Trio Ties For Perfect Fielding Average

Johnny Huse Ken Watch and Warren McNeil of Morse are tied for perfect fielding averages at 1.000. Huse played 15 chances without a miscue, while Ken Hatch had seven chances at second base with no errors in the first game.

Johnny Huse Ken Watch Warren McNeil Morse Huse Ken Hatch Hatch McNeil Wilson Buck Henderson II Hayes Sarkis Colby Eaten Saawasa King McElman Chaney Harrington

Full pardon granted for Gustave A. Genthner in Bowdoin

Gustave Alden Genthner, serving eight to 15 years for assault on a girl, was granted a full pardon by the Governor's council on Wednesday pending Governor Gardiner's approval. The pardon hearing on April 13 cited a strict diet as necessary to prolong his life after a 1926 October sentence.

Gustave Alden Genthner Bowdoin Gardiner Genthner

Funeral Held for Alfred W. Huston 75 in Damariscotta

Alfred W. Huston 75 died Sunday after brief illness. Funeral held Tuesday with Rev. C W Waldron officiating. Burial at Woodward Cemetery. A native of Damariscotta he farmed, worked in Boston Faneuil Hall market, served as deputy sheriff, and was a Mason and R A C officer. He leaves wife, two children including Gertrude L. Huston of Faulkner Hospital.

Thomas R. Huston Damariscotta Alfred W. Huston C. W. Waldron People’s Church Bath Baptist Church Mr. Huston Woodward Cemetery Huston Boston Faneuil Hall Ezra B. French Gertrude L. Huston Faulkner Hospital Jamaica Plain Mass

Robert E Pinkham Death Notice in Bath Family

Robert Elwood Pinkham four year old son of Joseph and Alice Harrison Pinkham died Tuesday after a long illness He was born in Bath and is survived by three brothers and two sisters Funeral will be Thursday afternoon at two at the home on Upper High street

Er Co Portsmouth N. H Charles Grondin Main Street Brunswick Emerson Lane Post American Legion The Legion Bugle and Lewiston Talent Florence Richards Harry Sykes John Sullivan Chester Foster Harold Hartford Russell Maloy Don Cate Merl Thompson Walter Anderson Paul Roberts Terrance Curran John McKinnon Kenneth Brown Wilson Watts Earl Preble Roy Dickinson Gerald O'Neil Rhymes Donald Foster Recbert Dickerman South Progressive Grange Clarence Hanson Gardiner General Hospital Mises Alice Eva Libby OC. H. Bryant Richmond Cemetery Frank Call Isa M. Cass Bath Belle Call Richmond Frank Lionel Call Perkins Frank Anderson Fred Lewis Elmer King Dexter Fowles Robert Elwood Pinkham Joseph Alice Harrison Pinkham Upper High Street

Funeral for Ella J. Perry Held in Bath

The funeral of Ella J. Perry widow of James Perry, was Wednesday at 2 PM at Curtis funeral home Bath. Rev. David L. Wilson officiated. Bearers were James E. Perry T C Hughes H M McIntire and George W. Davis. Burial followed at Oak Grove Bath. Palestine Commandery No 14 Knights Templar Belfast marks its fiftieth anniversary with banquet. Grand Commander Wilson to address, last appearance in Maine role. Accompanying him from Bath were Arthur B. Stilphen Eben J. Marston and Edwin H. P. Lowell.

Ella J. Perry James Perry Curtis Funeral Home Center Street Bath David L. Wilson Central Church James E. Perry T. C. Hughes H. M. McIntire George W. Davis Oak Grove Palestine No. 14 Knights Templar Belfast Wilson Maine Arthur B. Stilphen Eben J. Marston Dunlap Commandery Edwin H. P. Lowell

Pepper and Fuller Visit Bath from Melrose Mass

Mrs. Lewis Pepper and her daughter Mrs. Burton Fuller arrived from Melrose Massachusetts. Mrs Pepper has spent the winter in that city and Mrs Fuller will stay in Bath for Awgels's visit.

Lewis Pepper Burton Fuller Melrose, Mass Pepper That City Fuller Bath Wgels

Prohibition Wins Endorsed By Parent Teachers Union

The National Congress of Parents and Teachers backs prohibition and strict enforcement, listing ten gains from the 18th Amendment. It cites removal of open saloons, a 70 percent drop in alcohol consumption, ban on liquor ads, protection for families, higher savings, sober workers, reduced crime, safer cities, educational growth, and a hopeful future for home life and governance.

National Congress of Parents and Teachers American Bar Association American Legion Parent-Teacher Congress America United States

North Center P T A Holds Notable Meeting

The North Center Parent Teacher Association held a well attended postponed meeting featuring remarks from Maine Congress of Parents and Teachers president Mrs Haven Sawyer on protecting national education funding. Officers were nominated, the supervision of Saturday children’s pictures discussed, and a May all day meeting planned.

North Center E. T. Fulton R. Clinton McFadden Arthur Sewall Haven Sawyer Maine Congress of Parents and Teachers Parent Teacher Association Maine Charles R. Farnham Frestina E. Marston Davenport Fund Milton C. Trott Charles M. Tubbs Henry W. Owen Jr Carl Anderson Clinton D. Wilson Harry F. Morin Frank F. Colburn Jr Opera Colburn

Mrs Agnes Humphreys Heads to Boston with Toothakers

Mrs Agnes Humphreys of High street left last week with Mr and Mrs Robert Toothaker and their daughter Caroline of Brunswick for Boston where they are passing a few days.

Agnes Humphreys High Street Robert Toothaker Caroline Brunswick Boston

Five Islands Residents and Visitors in Local Notes

Portland couple Mr. and Mrs. Walter W. Cummings return from summering abroad. Has days passed at their Summer Ex Senator Frank W. Carlton of Woolwich visited town. Abbie Reynolds and family back from Taunton Massachusetts. Helen Noyes of Lexington Massachusetts arrives at Sagadahoc Bay with daughter and another, to return next week. Maude P. Thayer dean of West Brook Seminary to pass summer in England. Grass fire in Z Pinkham field extinguished after hours. Various locals visit Bath Seguinland and Melrose Highlands. church notes and upcoming Ladies Aid meeting.

Walter W. Cummings Portland Frank W. Carlton Woolwich Abbie Reynolds Taunton Mass Helen Noyes Lexington Sagadahoc Bay Hollis Webster Marston Newton Center Maude P. Thayer Westbrook Seminary West Georgetown Miss Thayer England Z. Pinkham Addie Amazeen Bath H. F. Hunt G. E. Smith C. L. Hinckley H. G. Heald Alvah Reynolds Harry Heald Alice Stott Melrose Highlands Baker Memorial Massachusetts General Hospital First Baptist Church Roy M Trafton Leominster Frank W. Hovey Oak Cemetery Roscoe Scott Westfield Ralph Scott Rosa Smith Ms. Whitney Lewiston Augusta Todd Sevral F. M. Reid Seguinland Hazel Gray The Morse High School Vernon Gray Ralph Davis C. V. MacMahan MacMahan Island Christania Pinkham Percy McGilvrey Madelyn Berry C. W. Nocton Horace Rittall R. G. Frost Fremont N. H Frost J. G. Stevens Stevens I. W. Wales Newton Malden Island Raymond Reid New York W. E. Reid H. J. Eisenhauer Dr. Barrowes Boothbay T. J. Hanna D. L. Howard Grange Herman Barter W. E. Gray F. P. Carr G. A. Yeo Bob Ted Winchester L. D. Moulton Mark Hanna Boston C. E. Hanna E. P. Allen Oakland

Governor Endorses National Music Week Observance

Governor Gardiner states National Music Week runs May 1 to May 7 and urges Maine citizens to join nationwide in observing the event. He notes the Star Spangled Banner as the national anthem and calls for recognition in the week’s program. He appeals to civic groups and schools for widespread cooperation and Maine’s enthusiastic response.

Gardiner Maine

Y M C A Auxiliary Names Nominating Committee

Mrs William Palmer Mrs Arthur F Mayo and Mrs Elmer Sidelinger were chosen a nominating committee at a recent meeting of the Y M C A Auxiliary Five reports of the secretary Mrs Herman W Crocker and of the treasurer Mrs Gardiner Roberts were given Reports of the recent annual Church league banquet were given The association thanks all who helped make the affair a success Mrs Edwin Pinson and Mrs Rogers were chosen to buy kitchen items and the secretary was instructed to order more bowls

William Palmer Arthur F. Mayo Elmer Sidelinger Herman W. Crocker Gardiner Roberts Church League Edwin Pinson Rogers

Ramona Council Attends Mechanic Falls Meeting

Over 40 members of Ramona council No. 27 visited Mechanic Falls for a district gathering with Bath Brunswick Lewiston and Mechanic Falls councils. Officers were elected for 1933 and a banquet preceded the degree demonstration by Ramona council members and visiting dignitaries.

Ramona Council Degree of Pocahontas Mechanic Falls Bath Brunswick Lewiston Red Men's Hall Albert Gallant Arthur Hagegett Ernest Avery Edward Perry Edward Garcelon Erving Burnham Abbie Small Lucelia Blake Catherine Durgan Arletta Yates Florence Robinson Carrie Denham Pearl Barter Stella Wade Clara Donaldson Rose Lightbody Ida Breed Gertrude Freeman Mary White Minnie Woodman Hilda Prency Eva Sanford Edna Carter Iva Cousins Eleanor MacDonald Evelyn Coughran Alice Rideout Bina Staples Verna Durgan Minnie Roderick Annie Wilson Annie Johnson Lena’ Niles Ruth Freeman Ralph Boardman Carleton Rideout Everett White Mabel Ansert Wiscasset Viola Melzard Melzard Leola Melbourne Miller Garcelon Blake Wenonah Yates Sadie Garcelon Ramona Emma Alexander Alfaretta Gertrude Roy Owaissa Mechenic Falls Prophetess Annie Smith Wampum Elise Jackson Springvale Ruetta Hawkes Cumberland Mills Great Council of Maine Ernest R. Avery Junior Sagamore Lepla Minnehaha Westbrook Kapla Woodfords

Avery Grantmeyer Wedding Surprise in Bath Obit

Joseph Avery Jr of Court Street married Victoria Rosalie Grantmeyer of Providence R I on December 17 in Portsmouth New Hampshire. The groom, a longtime member of Wiley Post Swift orchestra, plays percussion and xylophone and studied with George Hamilton Green and at Curtis Institute. Mr. and Mrs. Avery receive best wishes from Bath friends.

Joseph Avery, Jr Court Street Victoria Rosalie Grantmeyer Providence R. I Portsmouth N. H Avery Bath Anthier Grantmeyer Joseph Avery Wiley Post Swift Ormond Beach Fla Mt. Washington Bretton Woods Mr. Avery George Hamilton Green New York Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra New York Curtis Institute Philadelphia Mrs. Avery

Cosmopolitan Club Plans May Fifth Informal Dance

The Cosmopolitan club will sponsor an informal dance for members on the evening of May 5 at the club house. A good orchestra has been engaged and refreshments will be served. Tickets may be procured from committee members led by Miss Lillian E. Lewin, chairman, with Mrs. William R. Freeman, Mrs. William W. Dennison, Miss Harriet C. Lord, Miss Marjorie P. Troop, and Addie D. Palmer.

Cosmopolitan Club Lillian E. Lewin William R. Freeman William W. Dennison Harriet C. Lord Marjorie P. Troop Addie D. Palmer

West Bath Grange Show Delights Audience Wednesday Night

A large crowd attended the West Bath grange presented wartime revue Corporal Eagen at the Masonic hall last Wednesday. about 150 dollars was raised for the grange educational fund. Sam Povich led the cast as Izzy Goldstein with strong musical numbers by Jackie Merrill Phyllis Small Katharine Dinsmore and a talented front line from Show Boat scene. The Sailor’s chorus and Deacon Jones Minstrels delivered solid performances with master of ceremonies Fred J Higgins and Sheriff Albert Henderson applauded for support. Dancing continued until 11 45 with thanks from E Mason Wright grange master.

Corporal Eagen Masonic Hall West Bath Grange The Grange Educational Fund Sam Povich Izzy Goldstein Eugen Liittie Jackie Merrill Phyllis Small Katharine Dinsmore Annette Cutting Rita Cummings Dorothy Thebeau Narice MacDonald Thelma Cameron Emily Comeau Ruth Powers Louise Calderwood Roberta Gordon Dorothy Jenkin Harold Cutting Leslie Wold Ralph Blakeney Fireman Wilson Deacon Jones Fred J. Higgins Ernest Wood Fred Hoffman No-Man's Land Albert Henderson Priscilla Colby Sally Hope Ward E. Mason Wright West Bath

Lorraine Beauty Shop Robbery Reported to City Marshal

Neella A Desjardins who runs Lorraine Beauty Shop at 30 Center street reported to City Marshal Walter L Whitney that a large sum of paper money was stolen from the shop over the weekend. She left the receipts Saturday night in a shop receptacle and found them missing Sunday morning. Mothers Celina Des jardins and her daughter suspect one or two individuals and may assist police if spoken to. If not, headquarters will pursue a full investigation.

Lorraine Center Street Walter L. Whitney Neella A. Desjardins Celina Desjardins Marshal Whitney

Pine Tree Troop Wins Four Firsts

The Pine Tree troop dominated with four firsts in a judged event. Names listed include Lucille Jackson Ernestine Wilson Henrietta Brown Marguerite Martin Margaret Mitchell Patricia Farr Sylvia Hammond Carol Douglas Florence Atwood Barbara Leonard Myrtle Storer Dorothy Lapham. The Bath team features Lilian Goodwin Barbara Kenney Mary Darrah Charlotte Page Martha Page Mary Goodwin Virginia Preney Ruth Shellenbarger Madelyn Hathorne Margaret Anderson Phyllis Darrah Connie Morin. Mrs Morse presented blue for first and red for second. Taps by Vivien Avery closed the ceremonies.

Lucille Jackson Ernestine Wilson Henrietta Brown Marguerite Martin Margaret Mitchell Patricia Farr Sylvia Hammond Carol Douglas Florence Atwood Barbara Leonard Myrtle Storer Dorothy Lapham Bath Lilian Goodwin Barbara Kenney Mary Darrah Charlotte Page Martha Page Mary Goodwin Virginia Preney Ruth Shellenbarger Madelyn Hathorne Margaret Anderson Phyllis Darrah Connie Morin Mrs. Morse Vivien Avery

Miss Adele Burton Visits Bowdoin Parents This Weekend

Miss Adele Burton, a Wheeler rural school teacher, arrived Friday to spend the weekend with her parents, Mr and Mrs William J Perry, at 15 Crescent Street Bowdoin.

Adele Burton Wheeler Rural School Bowdoin William J. Perry Crescent Street

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Fred Rowe Guy Farnham Lawrence W. Oddy Alice Oddy Sanford Harriett Hey Oddy Charles Stilphen Denver Col Louise Hope Stilphen Julliard School of Music City And Ais Area George Dennett A. A. Williams Ray Sedgley Harry Whitney George Yeaton W. H. Haynes Charles L. Blair R. M. Ordway Robert Simpson Skowhegan Ordway Viola Duren Mary Biseau John Hopkins Lawrence Shirley Foster Patty Duren Lannie Rowe Franz Hutchins Charles A. Alexander Auto W. W. Woodbury Woodbury Aleander George Rockingham Howard O. Nash Dorothea Edward Street Georgetown Gustave A. Genthner Robert E. Pinkham Mrs. Perry Parent Congress of Organization P.T.A Congress Cundy’s Harbor Association Arthur Nichols Buxton Buxton Medicine Co Abbot Village Bath Savings Institution Avery-Grantmeyer Grange Fund Lorraine Beauty Shop Pine Tree Troop
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