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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1937

Page

2

Shipbuilder Alonzo B. Parks 81 Dies After Illness

Alonzo B. Parks 81 longtime Bath shipbuilder died Monday at the home of his daughter Mrs. Edward T. Whitehouse 209 Center street after a two month illness. Born in 1856 in St Martin NB he worked in shipyards from Newburyport to Bath serving as master builder for several yards and as liner for prominent firms. Survived by Mrs. Whitehouse another daughter Mrs. Harold L. Robbins of Kittery and two sons Howard A. Parks of Bath and grandchildren Patricia A Whitehouse Rath and William Robbins.

Alonzo B. Parks Edward T. Whitehouse Center Street St. Martin N. B Archibald Parks Atlantic City N. J Newburyport Mass Bath William T. Donnell William Rogers Gardiner G. Deering Percy & Small Parks West Coast Hoquian Wash Gulf Shipbuilding Co Panama City Florida Lawley Stafford Conn Whitehouse Harold L. Robbins Kittery Howard A. Parks Patricia A. Whitehouse Bath and Rath William Robbins

Mrs Harriet A Nocton Dies at 81 in Bath

Mrs Harriet A Nocton 81 widow of John W Nocton died Friday morning at Memorial hospital after a brief illness from heart trouble She was born in Phippsburg daughter of Charles Moody Eaton and Deborah Eaton and lived there until marriage She was an active Corliss Street Baptist church member and survived by her daughter Mrs William Hatch brother Fred Eaton Bath nieces and a nephew from Bath North Weymouth and Groton Conn

Harriet A. Nocton John W. Nocton Memorial Hospital Nocton Phippsburg Charles Moody Eaton Deborah (Wade) Eaton Mr. Nocton Bath Groton Conn

Committal Service Held for Mrs Nellie A Rogers in Ouse Grove

Mrs Nellie A Rogers 75 wife of Fred Peter Erville Mass died Monday after a long illness. A Bath native, she arrived by train from Somerville for burial at Ouse Grove cemetery Wednesday noon. Survivors include a sister and several cousins.

Nellie A Rogers Fred Petererville Mass Ouse Grove Bath Widnenoon Somerville Rogers Leonard Amanda Lemont Gowell M Lord Marble Daysziller Lotte Marbie New York Walter E. Rowe Aume M Vaughn N. Gratz Jackson

Names listed in Portsmouth social note

J Edward Pomeroy Leonard Gowell Miss Jane Lemont Miss Bessie Lemont Miss Carne Lemont Mrs Robert Gil ker of Portsmouth NH and Mr and Mrs Fred Nichols appear in a social column listing local residents and guests.

J. Edward Pomeroy Leonard Gowell Jane Lemont Bessie Lemont Carne Lemont Robert Gilker Portsmouth N. H Fred Nichols

Mrs Jannett Dowling 77 dies after weeklong illness

Mrs. Jannett Dowling of Wesley street widow of Edmond Dowling died Tuesday at Memorial hospital from pneumonia after a week with the illness. Born in Madison New Hampshire she moved to Bath over 50 years ago and is survived by a sister Mrs John H Currier of Woolwich and eight nieces and nephews. The funeral is Thursday at 2 PM at the home of her nephew Harry L Day 15 Green Street.

Jannett Dowling Wesley Street Edmond Dowling Memorial Hospital Dowling Madison N. H Joseph S. Jenness Celia Hart) Jenness Bath John H. Currier Woolwich Harry L. Day Green Street

Miss Rowe's Funeral Obituary for Virginia M Rowe

Virginia M Rowe daughter of Mrs Mabel Dickey died at 30 Garden Street in this city while the family stayed for the winter The funeral was held at Five Islands church last Wednesday at two o clock Rev Walter Schoepfer Georgetown Center officiated Bearers were George Gray Basil McMahan Lloyd Pinkham Lermond Rowe Burial followed at Five Islands cemetery

Virginia M. Rowe Mabel Dickey Garden Stret Five Islands Walter Schoepfer Georgetown Center George Gray Basil McMahan Lloyd Pinkham Lermond Rowe Five Islands Cemetery

Mrs Harriet A Nocton Funeral Held At Home

The funeral service for Harriet A Nocton widow of John W Nocton was held Sunday afternoon at 2 at 394 Washington street. Rev Frederick P Moffatt officiated with the Research class in attendance. Bearers were Lucian Ames Wilfred W Chaney Willis Hall Stewart McPherson and Joseph Wilson. Burial followed at Oak Grove.

Harriet A. Nocton John W. Nocton Washington Street Frederick P. Moffatt Corliss Street Lucian Ames Wilfred W. Chaney Willis Hall Stewart McPherson Joseph Wilson Oak Grove

Morse High Notes Class Day Graduation Colors and Staff

At a senior class meeting Pres William Owen announced the class day graduation and reception committees. John Currier chairs the class day committee with Martha Hambiett and Norma McLuer assisting. Ruth Hynes chairs the graduation committee with Eileen Jones and Lawrence Perow assisting. The reception committee is Alfred Gallant chair with Mary McClure and Phyllis Sandelin assisting. Class colors are old rose and silver. The Morse Mentor staff was selected from Juniors with Ruth Pratt editor in chief and Dorothy White associate editor among others. Faculty advisers are Miss Katharine Conley Miss M Agnes Fahey and J Edward Pomeroy who will also advise the new staff. Mr Hagel Cooke reports his daughter of titl Mrs Harry EB Cooke of Willow Street recovering from an operation and hopes to resume her time Monday at Edna Mae.

William Owen John Currier Martha Hambiett Norma McLuer Ruth Hynes Eileen Jones Lawrence Perow Alfred Gallant Mary McClure Phyllis Sandelin Morse Ruth Pratt Dorothy White Ass Elitor Margaret Tourtillotte Manas Iis Margaret Brimigion Harold Stanton Jacqueline Bisson Ocnl Beverly Shorer James McQuarrie Jo“phine Haskell Marguerie Brown Katharine Conley M. Agnes Fahey J. Edward Pomeroy Hagel Cooke Harry EB. Cooke Willow Treet Luc T Aspen Edna Mae Congregational Vestry The Organ Society Frank Quinnam Harry Mosher L. B. Haggett W. B. Lewis E. P. Munsey Clinton Bailey Frank. Metcalf Charles S. Sowder Nancy Rockland C. H. Bryant Portland Taylor Clark’s Point George Chamberlain Peabody Mass Mr. Chamberlain Agnes Taylor Alice Elizabeth Chamberlain Ruth Watts Gardiner Wiscasset Col Henry L. Hall Florida Frank Kennedy George W. Carleton Anna Read F. S. Chase Dorothy Chase Carroll McFadden Lewiston Red Men Robert Moran Lincol Lodge of Masons Forest Preble Maynard Albee Addie Merry Fred Merry Augusta Ray Partridge West Bemis House Federal Street Harold Sherman Boy Scouts John C. Fisher Madeline Fisher Roxbury Bath Road Nettie Knight Camden Charles M. Legrow Grace L. Knight George P. F. Hobson Boothbay Harbor Squirrel Island Frank H. Hutchins Nellie Carlin Prank Angell Marcia Lawrence Marston Edward Malden Roy R. Marston Main Street Fred Ilsley Ruth Saco Mabel A. Rhoades Wellesley Hills John L. Blagdon Jay Libby Memorial Hospital Damariscotta Prank Adams White Elephant Club George H. Bemis New Orleans New York Boston Christine McCarty Eugene Havener M. A. Plumstead Norris A Miller Jefferson William L. Flyne Charles Faulkingham George S Lincoln Jr Danay Rines Fred Moody Exeter N. FL Blanche Plumstead Elizabeth Moody Exeter William L. Frye Lon Jewett Washington, D. C Frye Jewett Pemaquid Maine Carillon Valley Forge James W Loughlin Newcastle Regent George Washington L. E. Bailey New Harbor Washington Street George Bemis N. Y Day O. M. West Harlan West C. C. Braxdon Eugene McGrath Bath Birch Point Ome Charles N Simison Katherine Pinkham North Edgecomb Bradford C. Redennett, Jr James M. Knight, Jr

Wiscasset Community Notices Broad and Busy

A January through April round of events and travels fills Wiscasset life. Congregational vestry rummage sale succeeds despite rain and snow. Organ Society hosts and members listed. Local clergy attend Maine Methodist Conference in Portland. many residents travel to Rockland, Lewiston, Boothbay, and Boston for services, visits, and social gatherings.

May Ball Anniversary at Arcade Promises Grand Evening

Club Garret marks its anniversary with a May ball at the Arcade ballroom on Friday night. Nearly 100 couples expected. Nate Gold and his 12 piece orchestra will play from 8:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Grand march and prize Waltz planned. Dress optional. Tickets available from club members at the Arcade.

Arcade Bertha Lee Lord Elwood Legard Nate Gold Portland Maine Paul Jones Fred D. Hill Mary K. Kenney C. Roland Trott Club Garret Arthur Sewall Allan Spear James A. Gillies Kenney Edith E. Mackinnon Dominique J. Tardif Vanona A. MacDonald

New Western Electric Microphonic Sound for Bath Opera House

The Bath Opera House announces soon to install Western Electric Microphonic Sound equipment. The system promises lifelike, dramatic sound with vivid voice and effects, improving audience immersion and eliminating prior sound quality concerns. Demonstrations in major cities show strong public interest in this forward step in sound reproduction for theatres.

Bath Opera House Western Electric

Local Social Notes Highlight Visits and Family News

Mrs Ida Deey of Middle Street Vidtune and her daughter host guests including Mrs Donald Wisharton Woollaston and Mrs Edward B Thornton with son Rob ert and daughter Beverly from Arlington Mass. R B Parrish’s 11 year old daughter of Chester Worrey is in hospital after surgery. Howard. King returns from Manchester with Rena Parshley joining him for a two week visit. they connect with Mr and Mrs Parisan in Portsmouth New Hampshire and Sidney Knight joins them.

Ida Deey Middle Street Donald Wisharton Woollaston Mass Edward B. Thornton Robert Beverly Arlington Thorntons Mether R. B. Parrish Highland Street Chestina Worrey Chester Worrey Upper Washington Street Howard King Manchester N. H Alfred Pa Tison Rena Parshley Parisan Portsmouth Sidney Knight

West Bath Social News Highlights Local Guests and Dances

West Bath residents host relatives and friends with visits from Fos ter's Point Morse high school students Beatrice Rose and Dorothy Waterman joined Mrs Anna Fischer as guests. Edmund Wilson and Mrs Wilson return to Brunswick after winter in Florida. Community members attend Red Cross dinner planning and the annual West Bath Grange May dance with Carver's Topsham orchestra.

Winter Street Ladies to Have Supper May 11

Auxiliary of Winter Street church met Tuesday evening and voted to collect pennies for sunshiny days and hold a supper at the next meeting on May 11 at 6 30. The kitchen shower for Miss Catherine H Emmons featured gifts as she prepares to wed Al pha Booker of West Bath. Hostesses served refreshments.

Winter Street Catherine H. Emmons Charles E. Hewitt, Jr J. Edward Drake Fred K. Sturtevant Arthur S. Crockett Olney C. Perry Alice Catherine H. Eimmons Alpha Booker West Bath Catherine E Leonard Clara Wenz Harry C. Williams Priscilla E. Colby Fred P. Emmons Addison F Pendieton Edward L

Miss Bessie Hunt Elected Chaplain at Dromore Grange

Miss Bessie Hunt was elected chaplain of Dromore Grange to fill the vacancy caused by Mrs Beile Cutting resignation. The regular meeting featured program items including readings, lectures, songs and a talk about the Flower Show at Boston. Two Bath boys from Morse High School class of 1836 are stationed at Fort Wright, Long Island.

Bessie Hunt Dromore Grange Beile Cutting Singing of America Grange Lena Donnell Lone Minnie Woodman Our Grange Belle Cutting Edward Waters Bath Annie Malcolm Charlotte Owen Boston Hubert McCarty Alfred Perkins Ralph Kenney Grange Home Sweet Home John H. Tourtillotte Raymond C. Crocker Morse High School Fort Wright Long Island

Woolwich Community Notes Include Visits and Club Activities

Mrs Leah Strout travels to Boston with son Cornwell Strout and stays with Mr and Mrs Dolloff in Woolwich. The Good Will club hosted a charity supper for the Woolwich Union for Christian Service. Local residents attend church events, visits, and meetings. Four H club officers are named and ordained deacon Rev Willard Rand attends Methodist Conference. Town reports cover school repairs and upcoming meetings at Days Ferry and Montsweag churches.

Leah Strout Flora E. Leonard Sagadahoc Ferry Boston Cornwell Strout New York City E. A. Dolloff Woolwich Annie McKowan Dolloff Lincoln Houdlette James Nostall Good Will Club Woolwich Union For Christian Service Burt Heudlette Gardiner Heudlette Lincoln Heudlette Maxine Walker Washington, DC Swampscott Mass George M. Stinson Marcia Stinson Woodfords Days Ferry John Todd Betty and Barrett Yarmouth George Moison Burnette Bailey Roberta Hathorne Portland George Berhard West Somerville Edwold Carter Bangor John Carter John G_ Reed Frank ‘J. Walker Capitol Island Wilbur Howe C. P. Hail Harry Fitch Mary Wright Flora Leonard Eben Dana Boothbay Rufus Savage Pittston Pearl Doughty Lafores Savage Fred Hanson Harland McFarland Bath William Sanford Emma Head Carrie Hathorn Sarah Wright Nellie Soule Gardinger William Wright Woolwich Center Montsweag Church Ladies’ Aid Church Hall Montsweag Cheerio Circle Bowdeinham Baptist Association Brunswick Willing Workers 4-H Club Mullard Ratcliffe Frank Wright Merle Hathorne Kenneth Batley Henry Wricht Merie Hathorne Willard J. Rand Aid Family Rand

Woolwich Grangers Spring Program At Grange Hall

Woolwich grange held a spring program with 31 attendees including two visitors. The event featured readings tableaux songs and discussions led by Mrs. Maurice B Shea and Mrs. Reginald Stacy with solos and a bean supper. A business vote approved repairs to the upper hall and the regular grange dance is planned for Friday. The grange play Simple Simon Simple is scheduled for May 12.

Woolwich Grange Maurice B. Shea Bath Old Kentucky Grange Rockies William Robson Ezra Johnson Holman Merritt Shea Reginald Stacy Henry Weston Edgar Guest Leverett C. Welch Home Sweet Home John Stacy Hollis Leeman Ceres The Simon Simple

Woolwich P T A Holds Meeting Despite Storm

Of the 43 members only 12 attended the Woolwich P T A meeting at Sagadahoc Ferry schoolhouse due to the storm. The meeting opened with America on organ, secretary and treasurer reports were read and accepted, and light bills for four months were approved. Refreshments were served. next meeting set for May 27 with Mrs Dow and Mrs Albert Humphrey in charge of refreshments.

Woolwich Nostall Harry E. Fitch Dow Albert Humphrey

Morse High School Honor Society Spring Dance

Morse high school gym was filled for the annual Spring informal dance hosted by the National Honor Society chapter. Doc Harmon and his orchestra played music approved by the dancers. Patronesses included Mrs Howard Bates and several Misses. Barbara Nickerson chaired the committee with aid from faculty members including David Alkazin.

Morse High School National Honor Society Edna Durant Frances A. Wallace David ¥. Alkazin

Rev C W Folsom Observes Birthday In City

Reverend C W Folsom pastor emeritus of Winter Street Congregational Church celebrated his 93rd birthday Saturday with flowers cards and gifts from friends and acquaintances. The hale and hearty retiree remains a familiar city figure, often seen strolling between home and the business district.

Omar W. Felsom Washington Street Winter Street

New Highway Project Advances With Concrete Bridge Notes

The article details highway work including concrete in the wearing surface and materials with a total cost of 218 887.65. It mentions a concrete bridge with spillway to create a lake above the bridge and 15 feet of clearance for boats on the New Meadows River. It also notes Mrs Dora Prebie visiting from New Jersey to stay with sister Mrs Joseph Solovich at 927 High Street.

Totater New Meadows Dora Prebie New Jersey Joseph Solovich High Street

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Bath Savings Institution Nellie A. Rogers Mrs. Jannott Dowling Miss Rowe Fred S. Curtis & CO Thomas R. Huston Cent Street Norma Winslow Nate Rines Churchill Street Joseph E. Hubbard Frances Hubbard Alice D Taylor Hubbard Carl Aquakrs Ak F. Co.burn. Jr Dorothy M. Waterman Foster's Point Beatrice Rose Anna Fischer Alfred B. Snow Trufant’s Crossing Edmund Wilson Wilson St. Cloud Fia Andrew Green Lisbon Falls J. Everett Mayo Green Emma Shorey North Grammar School Mayo Courtney E. Stover Herbert Simpson Lincoln Williams American Red Cross Grange Hall Albert White Foster’s Point George Curtis Trufants Crossing Road Arthur C. Lemons George Furbish Sarah Furbish Topsham Edward Jenks Gray Lane Construction Co Samuel Cole Fred W. Larrabbee Larrabee’s Grove Fred Williams James Cape Elizabeth Williams Grove Fosters Point Joseph W. Larrabee Bath Memorial Hospital Trafton M. Swain York Larrabee Laverne Richardson Marguerite Donnell Llewellyn D. Rogers Fletcher A. Waterman Ethel Mr. Waterman David S. Cogan High Stree Cogan Woolwich Grangers Simple Simon Woolwich P.T.A Honor Society C. W. Folsom D. M. Humphreys & Co Sagadahock Block Bath, Me
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