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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1936

Page

6

New Meadows Bridge history traced from 1855 to present

An historical note in Bath Brunswick region recounts the seven bridges spanning the New Meadows River, tracing Bull Rock Bridge origins from a corduroy path to a toll Turnpike and Shun Pike, with Bath and Brunswick efforts shaping the modern crossings and route changes through the 19th century. The piece cites legal actions from 1852 and 1855 and community trade interests tied to bridge rebuilding and road alignments.

Bath Brunswick New Meadows River New Meadows Inn James C. Ledyard Ledyard the Times Fast South Brunswick Middle Bays Faust Harpswell Bull Rock New Meadows Peterson King Trowbridge Place E. B. Nealley Brown's Corner Brunswick Road Witch Spring West Bath Bull Rock Bridge East Thomas Graveyard Harpswell

Wiscasset Town Meetings Move to Friday Evenings

Wiscasset Selectmen shift weekly meetings to Friday evenings in summer, 6.30 Standard Time, 7.30 Daylight. Treasurer and tax collector remain Saturdays 2 to 5 Daylight. Midday summer fire alarm test set at 12 o’clock Daylight. May Ways and Means at Congregational vestry Saturday 5.30 to 8.15 with scallops and all.

Selectmen First Congregational Church Harvey Beane George W. Carleton John F. Jackson Rey Charles S. Sowder Little Daughter Attleboro Mass Congregational Church D. S Roy Weimerd Weimerd Pearl Blagdon Edna Jones Bath Memorial Hospital Fort Hill Street Wiscasset Alvin W. Keirstead Main Street Jeannette Haggett Oak Grove Seminary Bar Harbor Frances MacCloud Freeman D. Southard Helen Dickinson Portland Lawrence Averill Worcester Sheepscot Elizabeth Meserve Harriet Flys Gorham William L. Flye Ways and Means Organ Society Haggett’s Store Middle Street Harry Mosher William B. Lewis Benjamin H. Adams Daniel Clisley Billy of Bansor Alvin Dodges Summer Street Charles S. Sewall Bath Road Ernest C. Stinson Bangor Stinson Emma J. Stinson High Street Mary Sewall Metcalf Bamarin The Congregational Vestry Clinton Bailey Frank Metcalf Elden P. Munsey Walter Serie Evelyn Hutchins Mildred Holbrook Carroll McFadden Jean Lewiston Bernard McFadden Auburn Lillian D. Smith Hartley Smith St. Petersburg Fla Elmer Pushard Livermore Falls Joseph H. Smith Ama Road Fred Soule Woolwich Harold Campbell Thorndike Hotel Rockland Frank R. Hodgdon

West Bath Residents Share Vacation News

Mrs Loring D Small and two sons Wilbert and Dana visit her parents Mr and Mrs Charles Bates in cimont Massachusetts Miss Dorothy Waterman Morse high school student enjoys vacation with relatives in Re vere Massachusetts Miss Verne Richardson Brunswick visits Miss Marjorie Donnell for a few days Miss Jennie Warrabee Portland spends weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs W H Larrabee Mr and Mrs James B Lemont travel to Sanford on business H R Wilson and Clement Robichaud of Larrabee s Grove join Forest Legard of Bath to Rangeley Lakes reporting heavy snow and lakes ice breaking up James Jones at Bath Country club and assistant Carrol House take a cottage at Larrabee s Grove for the season

Katherine Pinkham Hartford C. C. Blagdon and Southport Inn Richmond L. White High Street Lawrence Marston Edward Malden Mass Marston Roy R. Marston Main Street Clarence A. Richards Granville Moulton Portland Charles Sowder Mr. Sowder Kagawa City Hall Auditorium William Bradford Bath Road Harley J. Colby Jeannette Haggett L. B. Hagggett Oak Grove Seminary Priscilla Bryant WCSH Sortwell A. H. Dodge J. E. White Joseph Kennedy Winchester Sheepscot Parker E. Mareau Parker, Jr Cambridge Boston Bradford-Sortwell-Wright E. Fred Albee Eva G. Wise Lawrence B. Haggett Anna Holbrook L. Frank Metcalf Union Street C. E. Gough First National Metcalf C. C. Blagdon & Son Gough Maine Central R. R Wiscasset Stanley W. Dodge Water Street Dodge Elden P. Munsey Harvey R. Pease Frank H. Gray Walter G. Leavitt Birch Point Walter Dodge Pleasant Street G. Evans Belfast Farm Bureau Congregational Vestry Edgecomb Grange Hall Athletic Association of Wiscasset Academy Academy Red Men's Hall Loring D. Small Wilbert and Dana Charles Bates Cimont Dorothy Waterman Morse High School Revere Verne Richardson Brunswick Marjorie Donnell Jennie Warrabee W. H. Larrabee James B. Lemont Sanford H. R. Wilson Clement Robichaud Larrabee's Grove Forest Legard Bath Rangeley Lakes James Jones Bath Country Club Carrol House Larrabee’s Grove

Progressive Union Meets at Lisbon

The Maine Progressive Union of Clubs held a Lisbon meeting with a morning peace forum led by Mrs. Joseph I. Smith. Speakers included Mrs. Webber on the League of Nations and Mrs. Colby on Sanctions, with Mrs. Gay present and addressing youth and patriotism.

Maine Progressive Union of Clubs Lisbon Progressive Club Joseph I. Smith Harry C. Webber Winneganee Maude Hayes Freeport Massachusetts Woman's Club of Cosmopolitan Club Edwin H. Given Smith Emma E. Walker Frostina E. Marston Walter S. Wiggin Leroy F. Colby Roscoe P. McFadden Carl F. Pierce

Bath Boy Weds Wiscasset Girl In Simple Ceremony

Leon P Sonia Bath business owner and Dorothy Morse Young Wiscasset were married at St Marys church with Rev David Surette presiding. Attendants were Sonia siblings Louise Sonia of Portland and Edward Sonia of Bath. The bride, daughter of Mrs Arthur R Young, wore a brown suit. The groom, son of John E Sonia, co propriet

Leon P. Sonia Bath Dorothy Morse Young Wiscasset St. Mary's Church David P. Surette Louise C. Sonia Portland Edward E. Sonia Arthur R. Young Wiscasset Academy John E. Sonia Beacon Street Florence Center Street Morse High School Mrs. Sonia Mrs Sonia

Surprise party honors Bailey Evening School teacher

Mrs. Nellie C. Jones of Bailey Evening School of Industry was surprised with a party at Miss Margaret M. Allen's Hotel Phoenix home. The event included a bouquet and money gift from class members led by Mrs. W. S. Voorhees, with thanks to hotel proprietor Mrs. Jennie M. Allen.

Nellie C. Jones Bailey Evening School of Industry Margaret M. Allen Hotel Phoenix W. S. Voorhees Jones Jennie M. Allen Delia M. Thurston Eunice 8. Perry Agnes B. Gilchrist Josie R. Eastman Daisy McGrath Geraldine Robichaud Pearl Savage Charlotte Mallet Heterr Katherine Borden Yvette Bisson Anna Spicer Thelma Holmes Charlotte Allen Edna Gaudet Viola Arsenault Mary Gallant Dora Collins Margaret C. Plaherty

Brokers eye old city hall site in Center and Water streets

Out of town real estate brokers met Tuesday with local agent Joseph Charles Footer to discuss purchasing the old city hall lot. They spent about two hours, expressed satisfaction, and a 4000 dollar offer was favorably considered by the municipal committee for the site fronting about 50 feet and depth near 100 feet. The proposed building would be two stories high with fire resisting materials and cost at least 35000 dollars, potentially totaling around 50000 dollars.

Old City Hall Center Water Streets Joseph Charles Footer Municipal Committee and Public Buildings

Grange Talker Thomas Reed Balentine at West Bath Meeting

Portland candidate for Republican Congressional nomination, grandson of Thomas Brackett Reed, spoke before 122 members and visitors about Hunting and Fishing in Mexico and naval strength. Grange voted $10 to the Grange Educational Fund. Upcoming topics include World Peace and a play Toy Soldiers.

Thomas Reed Balentine Portland Thomas Brackett Reed Czar Reed House of Representatives West Bath Mr. Reed Mexico West Coast Grange Educational Fund Grange

Eagles Bowler League Closes Season with Banquet

The Bath Aerie of Eagles No 875 held the first season banquet for the bowling league. Thirty two bowlers and guests including Walter I Norton attended at the Aerie rooms. Perry's Diner catered with chicken and lobster salad. Chevrolets beat Plymouths to win the season in a roll off.

Bath Aerie of Eagles Aerie Rooms Walter I. Norton The Aerue Perry Richard Frates Harold Holmes Robert Burns Frank T. Fortier Walter Norton Ralph Boardman Fred Stover Percy Chevrolets Eagles Maurice Oliver Robert Boyce F. A. Fortier Frank King Plymouths Alexander McDougall Ira Durgan Edward Lee, Jr John Sanborn

Meadowbrook Golf Club House Demolished by Neglect

The Meadowbrook Golf Club house in Bangor, built over 30 years ago with a five hole course, collapsed as the roof gave way after years of disrepair. It stood near two tennis courts where Paul C. Savage once won the local championship, and sat on Dr. William C. Peters place. After the new Meadowbrook Golf Club formed, officials deemed repairs unprofitable and the building was left to rot until this week.

Meadowbrook Golf Club Bangor Meadowbrook Club Paul C. Savage William C. Peters

Miss Virginia Jewett Visits Family During School Vacation

Miss Virginia Jewett, living with Mr and Mrs Donald Young of Front Street, is spending the school vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs Brian M Jewett of Westport. Mr and Mrs John Pleming of Boston are guests of the Jewetts for an indefinite period.

Virginia Jewett Donald Young Front Street Brian M. Jewett Westport John Pleming Boston Mrs. Jewett

Woolwich News Roundup of Passings and Visits

Woolwich notes a string of residents and visitors across Massachusetts and Maine towns. Guests include Mrs George Farnham, Mrs Sarah Hathorne, and Miss Mary Dana tied to Brunswick Hospital. The center hosts a Ladies' Aid bake sale and a planned church fair to fund the summer pastor. County Commissioner Joseph Rand visits. Rep Sumner Sewall to speak April 30. Rev J W Rand appointed to district churches.

George B. Farnham Golwich Massachusetts Telephone Pioneers Copley Plaza Boston Charles HoWard North Pembroke Mass Sarah Hathorne Mary Dana Brunswick Hospital Kenneth Day Arrowsic Fred Hathorn Wilmont Christine Hawthorne Wicket Ralph Wright Westport Eben Daria Arrowsie Addison Rice Harpswell William Cressey Richmond Elmer Mank Montsweag Rockland Mank Guy Johnson Johnson Nequasset Church Joseph Randlette Alex Reed Bath George Farnham Calvin Wellsley Marilyn Hatch Fred Rice Bath Memorial Hospital Vance Mathews Sagadahoe Ferry Newport Hollis Leeman Maurice Hathorne Waterville Hospital J. W. Rand Day’s Ferry Nequasset G. M. Stinson Marcia Stinson

Annual May Card Party to Aid Girl Scouts in Bath

Plans were made for the annual May card party at York Hall on May 7 to benefit the Bath Girl Scouts. Tickets are available from council members and local merchants. The event supports camping for girls and funds Aunt Helen’s Herb Garden project for the Eastern States Exposition. Bath and Betind will send two scouts. the council will select a 16 to 18 year old top student to represent Bath and Mairs.

York Hall William D. Sewall Girl Scouts Council of David Cogan High Street Hallet's the Times Co Alfred E. Carpenter Glenn H. Easton John C. Fitzgerald Archibald M. Main Edward Sewall Sumner Sewall Frank L. Staples Milton C. Trott Wilmer I. Voorhees Girl Scouts of City Sumner Aunt Helen Springfield Bath and Betind Maine Bath Mairs Juliette Low

Pioneer O E chapter marks 44th anniversary in Lisbon Falls

The Pioneer chapter O E 8 Lisbon Falls honored members with 40 years of service all as guests Thursday evening. Officers led a ceremony and presented a birthday cake to long-time members Mr and Mrs Harry Doughty Mr and Mrs H E Plummer and Anna Solomon as part of the 44 year milestone.

Pioneer Chapter Lisbon Falls Harry Doughty H. E. Plummer Anna Solomon Rns

Miss Ruth Nichols Guest of Rotary Conference

Miss Ruth Nichols, internationally licensed woman hydro airplane pilot, will be the principal speaker at the Rotary Ladies luncheon at Congress Square hotel Portland on Monday May 18 during the District 38 Rotary conference in Brunswick. She will also address the banquet program at Bowdoin Gymnasium Brunswick that evening.

Rotary Clubs Brunswick Ruth Nichols Portland Congress Square Miss Nichols Nichols Bowdoin Gymnasium

Marriage of Bath couple at Corliss Street parsonage

Miss Marie Millicent Scott and Everett B. Ellis of this city wed at 11 Saturday forenoon in the Corliss Street Baptist parsonage. Rev Frederick P. Moffatt officiated with the single ring service. The bride, daughter of Mrs. Josephine L. Scott, is a Morse High School alumna and former basketball standout. Ellis, son of Mr and Mrs Olio B. Ellis, works as a welder at Bath Tron Works Corp. The couple left for a several days’ wedding trip after the ceremony.

Marie Millicent Scott Everett B. Ellis Corliss Street Middle Street Frederick P. Moffatt Moffatt Corliss Street Baptist Church Josephine L. Scott Court Street John W. Scott Morse High School Morse Ellis Olio B. Ellis Bath Tron Works Corp

Republican meeting slated in Woolwich with speaker Sumner Sewall

The Woman's Republican Club of Woolwich resumes activities with a public meeting in Sebenon hall at Sagadahoc Ferry. Senatorial candidate Sumner Sewall of Bath will lead as principal speaker, with likely nominee for Representative John B. Payson of Yarmouth also present. Mrs. John G. Reed organized the preparations and Frank R. Bailey is invited to preside. A musical program is planned. the meeting starts at eight.

Woman's Republican Club of Woolwich Sebenon Hall Sagadahoc Ferry Sumner Sewall Bath John B. Payson Yarmouth John G. Reed Sagadahoc

Federated Clubwomen Meet at Brunswick May 8

Maine Federated clubwomen schedule two key events May 8 and May 20 in Portland. Art day at Bowdoin College on May 8 features talks by Barbara Sessions and gallery visits. May 20 to 21 convention includes banquet, luncheons, district dinners, with Prye Hall as business HQ.

Maine Federated Eastland Portland Chamber of Commerce Prye Hall District 12 L. J. Brockway Houston Federation Moulton Union Walker Art Gallery

Portland Players stage Bird in Hand at The Playhouse

Mr and Mrs J Edward Drake Jr and Miss Mary Newell were guests Saturday of Dr Philip Anderson of Portland and attended the Portland Players performance Bird in Hand at The Playhouse Saturday night.

J. Edward Drake, Jr Mary Newell Philip Anderson Portland Portland Players the Playhouse

Also Mentioned on This Page

J. C. Ledyard Frederick Ferman Brooklyn, N. Y Charles N. Sigison Business and Professional Women's Club Cumberland Aroostook Kennebec Knox Lincoln Helen C. Donahue Andra O. Hodgkins Elsie K. Hawes Westbrook Edith Dill Hancock Piscataquis Lewiston City Hall City Hall Chesire Grange Keene, N. H National Grange Mutual Liability Co Gardiner Moose River N. H D. E. Robertson Bull Toronto University Robertson Progressive Union St. Mary’s Church Cry Mall West Bath Hall Miss Ruth Nichols Rotarians Inrunswick Corliss ST. Parsonage Marie M. Scott O.P Federated Clubwomen
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