Phippsburg Shifts After Holiday Reopen Schools and Local Updates
In Phippsburg the town schools reopened Monday after a two week holiday vacation. Dorward Wyman, son of Mr and Mrs J Rodney Wyman of P Center, was hospitalized in Bath Monday for treatment. Coast Guard members Guy Crowley and Rolio Morton take brief breaks. Several residents visited Bath and Sebasco and many local stops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dromore Farm Bureau
Bessie
Grace Dickinson
Anna Durwent
Annie Déerice
Dorward ‘Wyman
J.“Rodney Wyman
P Center
Bath City Hospital
Mondey
Guy Crowley
Coast Guard Station
Rolio Morton
Saco
Jane Feero
Sebasco
John Bowie
John
Winnegance
George Ingalls
Percy Lowe
Bath
Augusto, Campbell
Beulah Anderson
Lisbon
Falls
Sebasco Grammar
Leon. Eaton
Eaton
Martin Wyman
Small. Point
William Donnell, Jr
William Blaisdell
Harry Gilmore
William R. Bowie
Emma Perry
James Perry
Virginia Gilmore
Harry Watson
Tyleston Oliver
F. P. Leavitt
Swanton Wyman
William Gilman
Small Point
Bath Women to Work Through C W A Program for Weeks
Thirty three Bath women will receive jobs for the next weeks under the C W A program. Nineteen are already at work with duties at Orphans Home Patten Free Library Court House City Hall Post Office Welfare Office and other sites. The remaining fourteen will sew and knit for welfare cases. Each woman will work 30 hours weekly under supervision by Mrs Charles R Farnham and Mrs John P Carey Jr who coordinate Bath area assignments without pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
C.W.A
Annie Locke
State of
Maine
Orphan's Home
C.wia
Sagadahoc
Charles R. Farnham
John P. Carey, Jr
Woolwich
Wright Called Advent Pastor at Meeting
E B Wright received unanimous call to serve as pastor of Advent Christian church at the annual meeting on Middle Street Monday evening. Officers chosen include Deacons John Blaisdell Lee Abbott Earnest Rice. Deaconesses J M Jewett Mary Diffin Mabel Marden. Trustees E B Wright Lee L Blaisdell. Treasurer John Blaisdell Wright assistant. Organist Mrs Earnest Rice Mabel Marden assistant. Sunday school superintendent Earnest Rice. Wright as assistant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Wright
Advent Christian Church
Middle Street
John Blaisdell
Lee L. Abbott
Earnest R. Rice
J. M. Jewett
Mary Diffin
Mabel Marden
Youngster Injured in Coasting Smash
Robert Stanley Gilchrist nine year old son of Mr and Mrs Rudolph Gilchrist of Corliss street was treated at City hospital after a coasting accident on Corliss street. He slid into an automobile driven by Everett Harrington tax collector suffering cuts bruises slight brain concussion and back injuries. He remains under observation. Mrs Carl C Andersons hosted the test meeting of the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Stanley Gilchrist
Rudolph Gilchrist
Corliss Street
City Hospital
Genevieve Duprey Weds Roland Breton in St Marys Church
The wedding of Miss Genevieve Mary Duprey daughter of Mr and Mrs Stillman P Duprey of 49 Spring Street and Roland Conrad Breton son of Mr and Mrs Octave Breton of 564 Washington Street took place Saturday morning at eight in St Marys church Rev Timothy C officiated The bride directed the choir wore white crepe with bugle beads a white plush hat carried a shower bouquet Attendants wore prunelle crepe with turban and silver slippers They exchanged double rings The couple will reside with Bretons parents after a two week wedding trip The reception for 50 relatives followed at the Duprey home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genevieve Mary Duprey
Beatrice ‘E. Duprey
Lionel Breton
Duprey
Morse High School
Gorham Normal School
Central Grammar
Breton
Bath Iron Works, Corp
Sacred Heart Circle Plans January Playlet and Dance
Sacred Heart circle No. 551 Daughters of Isabella held a regular meeting in the K of C hall. Mrs Lorenzo J Collins reported on the Christmas tree for children with over 200 youngsters helped including stockings scarves gifts and candy. Shoes and boots were provided during winter. The January social committee chaired by Mrs Arthur J Tracey plans a playlet for January 17 with a rehearsal slated. a St Valentine dance is set for February 12 led by standing social committee head Mrs Grace Cunningham with members plus auxiliary helpers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacred Heart Circle
Daughters of Isabella
K. of C
Hall
Andrew V. McAllister
Grace Cunningham
John W. Bourque
John E. Hayes
Stahley M. Brown
Kerwin Butcher
Thomas J. Malin
James B. Lemont
Collins
E. Emma
Leonard
Pine Tree Circle Elects Its Officers for Year
Pine Tree circle No. 826 of the C of A met Friday evening in Red Men's hall for a postponed meeting. Supper at 5 30 preceded the business session, Christmas tree and gifts. Officers elected: Mary Gallant chaplain Ethel Parshley past chief companion Victoria Avery chief companion Doris Daill sub chief companion Mildred Avery recording secretary Mary Murphy financial secretary Nellie Johnson treasurer Ida Matthews right guide Alice Tracey left guide Mary Milliken in der guard Carrie Denham outer guard Minnie Dall Mary Carey Josie Cavanaugh trustees. Next Friday will see initiations and installations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Tree Circle
C. of
F. of A
Red Men's Hall
Mary E. Gallant
Ethel Parshley
Victoria Avery
Doris Daill
Mildred Avery
Mary ‘Murphy
Grace Church Girls Friendly Society Meeting Highlights
Grace Church hosts the Girls Friendly Society with Miss Frances Arnold as guest speaker. Arnold, former Maine Diocesan president and national field secretary, spoke on branches in Phoenix Arizona Virginia Montana and Texas, describing varied programs and branch achievements. The event included a Christmas tree gift exchange games and refreshments. Miss Alzira Gross joins Senter's Inc. crockery department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Church
Girls’ Friendly Society
Yeevening
Par Isht House
Frances “Arnold
Maine
United States
Phoenix
Ariz
Virginia
Montana
Texas
Migs
Arnoki
Winnegance News Highlights Local Winter Camp and Socials
Winter sees more smelt camps on the ice than ever with summer camps displaced by property owners. Women’s auxiliary to the Community club held New Year’s party at Mrs Parker O Rogers home. retiring president Mrs Charles E Hewitt received pewter and the group voted 55 toward a furnace fund now at 40. Squaw club enjoyed an evening at Mrs Harry B Williams home. next Friday at Mrs Charles Merry’s. Robert P Manson returns from New York to stay with family. Miss Roberta Manson joins Thespians and appears in The Late Christopher Bean at Columbia Theatre. Mrs Fred L Parks, wintering in Somerville, Mass., has been ill but improving. Village school opened its Winter term on Monday. Parker O Rogers advancing logs on Pitch Pine hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker O. Rogers
Charles E. Hewitt
Squaw Club
Harry B. Williams
Charles Merry
Robert P. Manson
New York
Winnegance
Christopher Bean
Thespians
Columbia Theatre
Roberta Manson
Fred L. Parks
Somerville
Mass
Pitch Pine Hill
Three Men Injured On Dockside Fertilizer Work
Fernald D. Crooker foreman and George W. Breed were injured at the Gibbons Coal Co. dock while discharging 2500 tons of super phosphate from the steamer New Britain. Daniel S. Bennett also strained his leg as work began. An iron hatch beam shifted, throwing Crooker and forcing Breed to shield him. All injuries not serious. all three men were at the city hospital under observation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
City
New Britain
Gibbons Coal Co
Fernald D. Crooker
Middle Street
George W. Breed
Center Street
Daniel S. Bennett
Breed
Bennett
Crocker
Crooker
Masonic Association Elects Officers After Annual Meeting
Bath Masonic Building association held its annual meeting Monday night thanking the Sosum club for a 165 dollar gift to clean the Masonic temple noting Dora L. Howard received a vote of thanks for a pool table donation. Officers elected include President J Edward Drake Vice President Samuel R Percy Treasurer William A Furber Clerk N Gratz Jackson Auditor William L Skelton. Directors named Pres Drake Treas Furber Clerk Jackson Judge Walter S Glidden Arthur B Stilphen Charles E Curtis Sylvester H Rowland Melvin H Beerwort. Rowland named house committee member Henry G Shaw sinking fund committee member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sosum Club
Bath Masonic Building Association
Masonic Temple
Dora L. Howard
J.edward Drake
Samuel R. Percy
William A. Furber
N. Gratz Jackson
William L. Skelton
Pres. Drake
Treas. Furber
Clerk Jackson
Walter S. Glidden
Arthur B. Stilphen
Charles E. Curtis
Sylvester H. Rowland
Melvin H. Beerwort
Mr. Rowland
House
Henry G. Shaw
Sinking Fund
St Mary's Guild elects officers at annual meeting
St Marys Guild of Grace Church held its annual meeting at the parish house on Oak Street to elect officers for the coming year and exchange Christmas gifts. Supper was served with a rising vote of thanks to retiring president Mrs Voorhees, and a social hour followed. A work committee was appointed, and gifts were exchanged. State Grange lecturer Allison P Howes announced plans for a January gathering in Augusta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s Guild of Grace Church
Oak Street
W. S. Voorhees
Edward Sewall
Harry P. Briggs
Everett E. Pierce
Edward W. Bridgham
Herbert E. Calderwood
Charles M. Tubbs
Guild
State Grange
Augusta
Allison P Howes
Palmyra
Green Street Methodist Church
Genesta Chapter Elects Officers in Annual Meeting
Genesta chapter O E S elected Edith Rich as worthy patron and her husband David E Rich as worthy patron. Mabel Fullerton became associate matron Cecil Fullerton associate patron. Carrie Thompson re elected secretary Annie Cox re elected treasurer Olive Tait conductress Catherine Leonard associate. Frieda Bagdikian and Henry G Shaw named to finance and membership committees for terms. Installation set for February 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Rich
Genesta
David E. Rich
Mabel Fullerton
Cecil Fullerton
Carrie Thompson
Annie Cox
Olive Tait
Catherine Leonard
Frieda’ Bagdikian
Henry G. Shaw
C W A Projects Provide Jobs Across Bath Area
Federal projects have employed about 240 workers on rebuilding in Bath and neighboring towns, with crews on Lower High and Oak Grove streets and a 29 man team at Bath to remove the brown tail moth menace. Delays push completion past February 15, but many say the program is here to stay and has revived local commerce and hope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton D. Wilson
J. Ross Carver
High
Oak Grove
Bath
Kelley
C.W.A
Lower High Street
Congress
City of
High Street
Oak Grove Avenue
Kelley Field
Woolwich
Iron Works
Arrowsie - Georgetown
C W.A
Morse High School teachers vote to add two weeks without pay
Eleven of seventeen Morse High teachers voted to work an extra two weeks without pay to extend the school year from 32 to 36 weeks so the school retains its Class A rating. The move follows city finance committee action and a request to the Board of Education to reconsider the schedule to protect state aid and tuitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse High School
Board of Education
Gilmore
Supt. Wilson
J. E. Pomeroy
Morse High Behe
Sagadahoc County Commissioner Candidacies Announced
Henry G. Hodgdon of Bath and Norman E. Curtis of Bowdoin announced their Republican bids for Sagadahoc County Commissioner at the June primaries. Hodgdon, a Bath veteran, chaired property revaluations twice. Curtis heads Bowdoin’s board of selectmen and has served as sheriff staff deputy and court crier. Incumbent Charles B. Randall seeks renomination, opposed by Jacob W. Bishop of Bowdoinham, who spoke in Bath on his campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry G. ‘Hodgdon
Bath
Norman E. Curtis
Bowdoin
Sagad@hoc county
Curtis
Selectmen
Sheriff Henderson
Superior
Supreme Court
Charles B. Randall
Jacob W. Bishop
Bowdeinham
Newell Re-elected Head of Bath Iron Works
William S. Newell was re-elected president of Bath Iron Works Corp at the annual meeting. Archibald M. Main remains vice president and general manager L Eugene Thebeau secretary and treasurer. Directors include Cahill and Wyman. The plant reports work on one destroyer in progress with contracts for two more and 603 employees on the payroll with average weekly pay around 14 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William S. Newell
Bath Iron Works Corp
Archibald M. Main
L. Eugene ‘Thebeau
Charles H. Cahill
Bath
Walter S. Wyman
Augusta
Averees
Bates and Cornell student marriage linked to 1931 exchange
Miss Inge von Mueller Bates wed Wilson H Kayko in Germany during fall 1931 as Bates first abroad exchange student. She studied German universities, earned an A.B. last June, and entered Cornell last September for graduate work toward a master's degree where Kayko is a senior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inge von Mueller
Bates
Wilson
H. Kaykoeateneeene
N. Y
Dee
Germany
Cornell
Kayko
Everett L. Trafton Marine Engineer Dies at 73
Everett Lincoln Trafton 73 marine engineer died Saturday night at his home 30 Lincoln Street after a year of illness. Born in Georgetown he advanced from deck to chief engineer on Portland New York run before joining Bath Iron Works under Gen. Thomas W. Hyde. He led engineering crews with Charles Lockery on naval and commercial craft, retiring from active work last summer. Survived by wife Elvira Webber Trafton a daughter and several siblings and grandchildren. Funeral at Day's Ferry church Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Lincoln ‘Trafton
Charles A. Lockery
Bath Iron Works
Lincoln Street
Trafton
Central Church
Mr. Trafton
Georgetown
Martin and
Almira Cunningham Trafton
Bath
Boothbay Harbor
Lockery
Solar Lodge, Masons
Elvira Webber Trafton
Thomas P Shaw dies in Portland at 84
Col. Thomas Prince Shaw 84 of Bath era family died Wednesday night at his Portland home. Funeral private Friday at 2 p m at 713 Congress Street Portland. He worked 43 years with Maine Central Railroad, retiring as paymaster and director. He served in Masonic bodies and the Legislature with his Bath mayor brother, and on a Governor's council as colonel. Relative list includes nephews and nieces Fred P and John Shaw Bath Mrs Hodgdon Woolwich Mrs Greenleaf Seattle and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Prince Shaw
Bath
Portland
Congress Street
Mr. Shaw
John
Ruth Sprague Shaw
Maine Central Railroad
John O. Shaw
Fanny May Alden
Fred P
John Shaw
Frank A. Hodgdon
Woolwich
Col. Shaw
Joseph Greenleaf
Seattle
Harlan P. Small
Springfield
Mass
Charles D. Moulton
East Orange
N. K
William S. Newell
George Moulton
Frank S
Charles P. Shaw
New York
William R. Shaw
Arthur L. Shaw
Massachusetts
Scott Whitcher
New Bedford
Charles E .Shaw
Norman Smith Dies in New Bedford at 73
Norman Smith 73 died Monday in New Bedford Massachusetts at the home of his daughter Agnes B. Sherman wife of George D. Sherman. Born April 15 1861 in Bath he lived in Bath Long Beach and New Bedford. He was a painter retired blind eight years ago and a Moose member. He leaves a widow Alice M three sons Norman A Ralph and Edward H and 13 grandchildren Funeral services were held in New Bedford. Mrs Plant and the Smiths attended the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy W. Plant
Norman Smith
New Bedford
Mass
Agnes B
George D. Sherman
Mr. Smith
Bath
Long Beach
Calif
Mrs. Smith
Emily F Wade Dies at Home in Woolwich
Emily F. Wade, 65, wife of Horace E. Wade, died Thursday morning at her Woolwich home after years of ill health. Born in Calais, she was a longtime resident and is survived by her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily F. Wade
Horace’ E. Wade
Woolwich
Mrs. Wade
Calais
ENOCH ALVAH HIGGINS DIES AT 89 IN BATH HOME
Enoch Alvah Higgins aged 89 lifelong stone and brick mason died at 12 30 Tuesday morning at his son William F Higgins 709 Middle Street after a year of illness He was born in Bowdoin son of John Higgins and lived in Bath since childhood Surviving are his son one daughter five grandchildren two great grandchildren two nieces and other relatives The funeral will be Thursday at two in the afternoon at the home of his son William with Rev George B Wolstenholme of Peoples Church officiating
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enoch Alvah Higgins
Wiliam F. Higgins
Middle Street
Bowdoin
John Higgins
Bath
C. H. Morse
William Vanscoy
Springfield
Mass
Linwood W. Higgins
Alvah A. Walter L
Otis E. Morse
Richard O
Edward W. Morse
Hattie Godfrey
Litchfield Corties
Annie Bennett
Portand
Raymond Chasey dies suddenly during overwork spell
Raymond Chasey 41 son in law of Mr and Mrs Harry Foote of 38 Summer street died Friday night. A native of New York he had worked in the offices of the Pennsylvania stations in New York. His death was attributed to a run down condition from overwork. The body reached Bath Tuesday morning and was accompanied by Mrs Chasey and a sister of Mrs Chasey. Rev. David L Wilson of Central church officiated at the grave side service in Oak Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Chasey
Harry Foote
Summer Street
Chasey
Montclair
N. J
Bath
New York
Pennsylvania Stations
David L. Wilson
Central Church
Oak Grove
William D Oliver dies long time Bath woodworker at 79
William D. Oliver, 79, longtime Bath Iron Works wood worker, died Sunday. Born in Thomaston to Loring and Susan Spinney Oliver, he spent most of his life in Bath and was renowned as a premier razor blade sharpener in his later years. He belonged to Solar lodge F and A M, Montgomery and St Bernard RC, and Dunlap commandery KT.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William D. Oliver
Bath
A. M
Montgomery and St. Bernard
Committal Service Held for Raymond Chasey in Bath
The body of Raymond Chasey arrived from Bloomfield New Jersey and was taken to Oak Grove Cemetery for a committal service led by Rev. David L. Wilson. The funeral with Masonic ritual occurred Sunday at his Bloomfield home after a brief illness. Accompanied by his wife Marion Foote, and sister in law Mrs. William Chasey of Trenton New Jersey, the family sought final rites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Chasey
Bloomfield
N. J
Oak Grove Cemetery
David L. Wilson
Central Church
Marion Foote
Harry Foote
Bath
Chasey
William Chasey
Trenton
Funeral services for Everett L. Trafton at 30 Lincoln Street
The funeral of Everett L. Trafton, veteran marine engineer, was largely attended Tuesday afternoon at his home. Rev. David L. Wilson officiated. Bearers were Charles Blaisdell, Lloyd Daley, Sidney B. Lermond, Merton O. Webber. Burial followed at Maple Grove cemetery. The body will be transported in the spring to Georgetown for burial at Oak Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett L. Trafton
Lincoln Street
David L. Wilson
Central Church
Charles Blaisdell
Lloyd Daley
Sidney B. Lermond
Merton O. Webber
Maple Grove
Georgetown
Oak Cemetery
Mrs Wade's Funeral Held in Day's Ferry Church
Funeral services for Emily F. Wade wife of Horace E. Wade were held Sunday afternoon at Day's Ferry church after a preliminary service at her Woolwich home. Rev Walter W Swank officiated at both services with bearers Josiah W Reed Cleveland L Buck Alfred R Ames and Albion L Corliss. Burial followed in Riverside cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David
Intosh
Arthur
Portsmouth
N.H
Frank McIntosh
Lisbon Falls
Wiliam McIntosh
Lynn
Mass
David McIntosh
South Hanson Mass
Grace Eenport
Hartford
Emily F. Wade
Horace E. Wade
Day’s Ferry
Woolwich
Walter W. Swank
Josiah W. Reed
Cleveland L. Buck
Alfred R. Ames
Bath
Albion L. Corliss
Riverside Cemetery
Funeral for Oscar Kingsbury at St Marys Church
The funeral for Oscar Kingsbury was held Thursday at eight in St Marys Church with Rev Ludger Melancon officiating. Attendants included Charles Elliott Frank Nadeau Percy W and Stanley W Kingsbury. Burial followed at Oak Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Kingsbury
St. Mary's Church
Ludger Melancon
Charles Elliott
Frank Nadeau
Percy W
Stanley W. Kingsbury
Oak Grove
Auburn Lions Admit Dana Russell at Coffee Cafeteria Meeting
The Auburn Lions Club met Thursday evening at the Coffin Cafeteria with strong attendance. Dana Russell was inducted as a new member by Lion Sam Conner. Edward Germaine of Plummer Studios gave an engaging talk on art from Lewiston, sharing stories and displaying his photographs and watercolors including works exhibited in multiple countries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn Lions’ Club
Coffin
Dana Russell
Lion Sam Conner
Edward Germaine
Plummer Studios
Lewiston
Germaine
Lion
Montreal
Also Mentioned on This Page
Phippsburg
E B. Wright
Advent
Carl C. Andersons
Gontrmat Cees Road
Rev
T. C. Maney
Sacred -Heart
Circle
Pine Tree ‘Circle
Lesbion
Red Men’s Hall
Maine Diocesan
Alzira Gross
Court Street
Senter's’ Inc
Crockery
DISCO
Masonic Assn
ST. Mary’s Guild
Genesta ‘Chapter
Annie
Cox
Henry G. Hodgdon
Hodgdon
Board of Assessors
Nho
Newell
Thomas P. Shaw
E. L. Trafton
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