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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1935

Page

6

Webber Family Reunion Attracts Sixty Five Members In Bath Region

A large Webber family reunion gathered 65 relatives including Mr. and Mrs. Leeman Bard in Lisbon Falls with many Bath guests. The event featured a picnic and outdoor swimming while attendance included Velma Cornish and Carl Cornish among others. Stanley Getchell was treated for a hand artery injury at Bath Memorial Hospital after an accident at the foundry.

Alfred Webber David Phillip Brookline Mass Chester Webber Lisbon Falls Leeman Bard Stanley Getchell Franklin Street Hyde Windlass Mr. Getchell Bath Memorial Hospital Joseph I. Smith

Miss Flood Summering With Miss Sewall at Stone House

Miss Martha Anne Flood of Springfield Massachusetts is summering with Miss Mary Sewall at the Stone House. Flood, a former roommate of Sewall at Emma Willard School in Troy New York. Miss Jane S Murphy returned Friday to her High Street home after ten days at Small Point Beach as guest of Mrs Sumner Sewall.

Ernest L. Davis Ernestine Ernest New York Davis Guy Crosby Crosby's Inn Brunswick Road Madeline Davis Martha Anne Flood Springfield Mass Mary Sewall Stone House Jane S. Murphy High Street Small Point Beach Sumner Sewall Lucy Green Washington Street Rangeley Lakes Oliver Moses Mary F. Gibbons Palmer Cobb Haverford Pacific Seattle Alaska Miss Gibbons Mrs. Palmer California Washington Portland Ore Anna Palmer Bath William Forbes Boston Phippsburg Kennebec River Laura Black Nashua, N. H Southport City Frank Lemont Anna Jayne Washington, D. C John K. Jayne Dwight Pierce North Street William Orth Harrisburg Susan Reed Lincoln Street George Humphreys Sierra Madre Miss Reed San Francisco Lake Louise Banff Barbara Ross Evanston, NL de Witt Arnold Mary Louise Arnold Mabel Duncan Laura Appleton New York City Hortense O. Blanchard Frank A. Hodgdon Nequasset Hortense Smith Blanchard Middle Street Clarence A. Peaslee Emma Sewall George Beal Charles H. Morse Virginia Golder Maine General Hospital Scott M. Golder Winship Street Golder Virginia Wright Eleanor Mullaney Barbara Chaney Coe Point Beach Wesley Ladies Aid William W. Hosmer Harris T. Rodick William A. Coombs

Freeman Named Assistant Principal At Alfred High School

Miss Marion Freeman of Ocean Park formerly of this city has been elected assistant principal at Alfred High School. A Colby and Wellesley graduate, she studied at Harvard and Boston University Summer schools and holds teaching certificates. Her 19 years of teaching include Morse High Latin and positions in Eliot, Billerica, Scituate, Greeley Institute and Gould Academy.

Marion Freeman Ocean Park York Street Alfred High Miss Freeman Alfred Colby Wellesley Colleges Harvard Boston University Harvard Teachers Morse High School Eliot Billerica Mass Scituate, Mass Greeley Institute Cumberland Center Gould Academy Bethel

Social Roundup From Washington Street Luncheon and Summer Guests

Mrs John McInnes hosted a contract luncheon with two prize tables won by Mrs Arthur Sewall and Miss Anne Kimball. Numerous out of town visitors arrived for summer stays, including Mrs William Forbes in Phippsburg and Miss Lucy E Hill visiting Miss Marion L Jaques at 902 High Street.

John McInnes Washington Street Arthur Sewall Anne Kimball John McInnes, Jr Stroudwater Lucy E. Hill Portland Marion L. Jaques High Street Turner Gorham

Social roundup at Hodgdon home and Bath gatherings

Central church choir enjoyed a royal evening at The Elm home of Mr and Mrs Frank A Hodgdon of Woolwich with a picnic supper and games including Bingo won by Mrs Andrus L Coleman. Guests included Mrs Hortense O Blanchard and Harry C Willis.

Central Church

Bath Social Notes Highlight Local Travelers Visitors

Augusta and Bath residents mingle with visitors as Miss Mabel R. Redlon and Miss Wilhelmina Gackenbach vacation at Brigham's Cove, and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond C. Small vacation there. Several Bath residents travel to Brockton, Spencer, North Waterford, and Spen cer Indiana. Various relatives and friends reconnect at services and in visits across Maine and beyond.

Mabel R. Redlon Augusta Wilhelmina M. Gackenbach Brigham’s Cove Raymond C. Small Portland

Toothaker Family Occupying Popham Beach Cottage

Mr and Mrs Robert Toothaker with daughter Caroline of Brunswick occupy Humphreys cottage at Popham Beach for a few weeks. Mrs Toothaker’s sister Miss Agnes Humphreys of High street spent the weekend with them.

Robert Toothaker Caroline Toothaker Brunswick Humphreys Popham Beach Toothaker Miss Agnes Humphreys High Street

Girl Scout campership sends Pauline N to Camp Wyconda

Pauline N son patrol leader elect of Pine Tree troop No 1 sails Sunday for Camp Wyconda at Long Pond Belgrade Lakes to receive a campership from Mrs Archibald M Main. She is granddaughter of Mrs Mary J Scales of Elm Street and joins Ellen Cyr Beatrice Doble Connie Morin and Patricia Sewall for two weeks at the camp.

Pauline N ‘Son Pine Tree Girl Scouts of America Camp Wyconda Long Pond Belgrade Lakes Archibald M. Main Mary J. Scales Elm Street Ellen Cyr Joseph Edward P. Cohen Morris H. Cohen Old South Place William Hinds Panther Pond Cohen Eagle Patrol

Closing Exercises Of Woolwich Church Vacation School

A large turnout at First Baptist Woolwich Center marked the closing of a three week Church Vacation School session. The 29 on the roll included 18 prize winners for perfect attendance. The program featured devotionals, memory work, music, and a handwork exhibit with items like curtains, screens, and weather vanes. An outing to Crescent Beach on July 20 accompanied the week of activities.

First Baptist Church Woolwich Center Jesus Hazel Mank Ssaphene Dolloff Mildred A. Walker Sarah B. Wright Ira Jay Martin Crescent Beach Jefferson Lake Waldoboro Phyllis Mank Elaine Munsey Verlie Rita Hathorne Catherine Wright Vivian Dollott Christ H. Stanley Todd Harvey Chubbuck Ernest Stilphen Harlan Wright David Wright Henry

Gypsy Program Pleases West Bath Grangers

A gypsy encampment theme energized the West Bath grange meeting in the grange hall with 141 in attendance including 28 visitors. Mrs. George R. Booker chaired the entertainment committee as the program opened with Gypsy Sweetheart sung by Mrs. Fred H. Cary and Chester A. Plant and pantomimed by Harland Booker. An upcoming dance was announced for Friday night.

Witch Spring West Bath Grange Hall George R. Booker Fred H. Cary Chester A. Plant Harland~Bookeéer

Curious Passenger Program Delights West Bath Audience

Mrs Cary and Mr Plant sang a duet The Sweetest Story Ever Told by Stults. Hoboes Harland Booker and Alfred Menard joined Walter Snipe and Clayton Holden for a guitar and piano led performance. Miss Lesier and Mr Booker danced after recitations. A gypsy dance led to police intervention before the final closing song. Bernice M Carr provided merriment. no committee was named for August 12.

Mrs. Cary Mr. Plant Stults Hoboes Harland Booker Alfred Menard Walter Snipe Clayton Holden Miss Lesier Mr. Booker Bernice M. Carr

Forestry Day At MacMahon Cottagers Habitat Work

Forestry Day on MacMahon Cove directed by W Clinton Allen and George K Rogers saw two large groups of woodsmen clear dead wood northward to the fire trail to boost airflow and reduce mosquitoes. A luncheon was provided by Misses Peggy and Mary Lee with contributions from locals. several visitors arrived and social events followed including bridge at Nemenikuk and a Scavenger Hunt with eccentric objects. Sailing races in Sheepscot Bay produced a weekly handicap winner John Snell aboard the sloop Tuck, with the Flop and Flap close behind. standings list Snell and Hubbard atop, races run Tuesdays at 2:30 pm weather permitting.

MacMahan W. Clinton Allen George K.rogers Peggy Mary Lee Arthur Weithas Robert Burns New York City James S. Rogers Island Harry A. Nealley Cambridge Mass John K. Lee H. J. Painter Susan Southport Casino Frances Alien Caroline Rose Nicholson Hall Colton Gordon Scott Frank Rawolle Bill MacKaye George K. Rogers Baltimore Allenook Maranacook John J. Beattie Warwick N. Y Joseph Beattie Maine Douglas Dunbar Dobos Ferry Ruth Olmstead F. B. Beazer J. Clifford Woodhull Henry W. Doughten Philadelphia Seal and Porpoise Lodge Emaine Thomas Keefer Montreal Canada Renee Papineau Sheepscott Bay Southport Lamar Hubbard Raymond Snell John Snell Bill Young Georgetown Ludwig Bendix Rye Eva Marie Bendix Allenell Camp Miss Cushing Bath Sally Masters Dobbs Ferry

W C T U Picnic and Local Civic Plans

City chapter notes its annual picnic on the New Meadows shore near J Everett Mayo Property with about 30 attending. Plans unfold for the W C T U Field Day at Old Orchard Beach in August and various local civic meetings including jury commissioners in Sagadahoc County and Oak Grove cemetery plans.

New Meadows J. Everett Mayo Larrabee Sagadahoc County Fred H. Thompson Joseph W. Randlette

Rotarians Host Wives and Guests for Ladies Night

Rotarians and their wives plus guests enjoyed a Tuesday gathering at Miller's Inn Harpswell Center. Marius H. Page welcomed the group before George B. Wolstenholme led the program with stories and member recitals.

Miller's Inn Harpswell Center Marius H. Page George B. Wolstenholme Thomas R. Huston Edward W. Brieglam Perry L. Thompson Herry W. Owen

Five Islands Community Notes List Local Visits and Events

McMahan at High Rock cottage and guests from Sherbrooke Seguinland. Donald Kenney visiting grandparents Cromwell. Bath shoppers include Cromwells Hanna Harley Moulton Gray Marr. Pulpit pair Clifton Pugate Robinhood and Arrowsie M E church preach Sunday. service 2 30 D S T and 8 p m. Vacation school for ages four to sixteen held daily with Miss Rose Philips and Miss Ruth Hopkins leading stories music games crafts.

McMahan High Rock Cottage W. E. Lothrop Mary Humphrey William Friar Sherbrook Quebec Walter Prosser Joanne Pejepscot J. H. Hines Ma-to-Rest Seguinland Donald Kenney Bath T. E. Cromwell Scott Harley Candy’s Harbor D. S. Bt Rose Philips Gordon College Ruth Hopkins Rhode Island State College

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Elizabeth Moulton Mary Reynolds Arlene Smith Rita Cummings Dr. Preble Helen Fox Edwin Fox Ray Shackford Turner Court Frances E. Mann Geraldine A. Beltram Newark N. J Miss Mann William Mann Upper Washington Street South Portland James R. Pratt Miss Beltram Howard S. McPhee Dummer Street Five Islands Salem N. H Robert E. Burgon John Burgon S. S. Steel Pier Plymouth Florida G. Eunice Whittall State Board Mrs. Alden Specht Watertown John C. Geiger Geiger Anna Morse South America Louisiana State University James University of California Harvard Medical School Andrew Butterfield Elizabeth Butterfield Edward Butterfield Granite Street Bay Point Old Orchard J. Edward Drake, Jr Jane Hyde Lucille Johnson Nancy Hyde Paul Hayes Harry Ring Leon Buck Robert Bragg William Sewall William D. Sewall John W. Williams Edward T. Hetzier Howard Myers New Canaan New Canaan, Conn., Miss Anna Jayne of Washington, D. C George Payson Portland, My Arthur Sewall 2d Olive Sewall Moebs Donald Wilson Liberty Mrs. Wilson Peterboro Kendall Hall Agnes P. Manter Farmington Marton B. Jaques Miss Jaques John Burkhardt Braintree, Mass Hotel Phoenix George Nichols Cal Rachel F. Nichols Bath Street Nichols The Matson Navigation Co East Helen A. Grange Napanee Ont Inlaw Harry F. Morin Constance Morin Ida M. Hebbard H. C. Priest Swan Island Richmond Hebbard Kennebec Valley Dr. Hebbard Kennebec Priest Wallace H. Wood Walter Worcester David Y. Alkazin Robinhood Loyall F. Sewall Wm. Tudor Gardiner Phips Point Mr. Sewall Katherine M. Wetherbee Mrs Charles P. Wetherbee Morgan Reinbold Ient Ing Frank H. Phillips Reading Knoll Top Phillips James T. Bonney Union Street Court Parker N. Moulton Nash Portland, Conn Milton C. Trett Happy Nook Mary Alice Clappison Whiskeay Lake Little Tot Little Miss Paul Gregware Ralph Bragg Clarence Small Carrie Hall Urban McCorrison Horace Jaquith Frederick Rowland J. E. Berry Moncton N. B Clyde Aerry Front. Street Maxwell Powers Brockton Ruth Johnson Lena Shepard Shepard Merrymeeting Camp Fred Hoffman Walter Casey Lieut Thomas J. Casey Green Street George W. Hibbs Judith Spencer, Ind John W. Williams of Batimore Mrs. Williams John M. Loring Henrietta Loring R.N North Bath North Waterford Agnes I. Prout Bangor Daniel T. Dougherty William R. Freeman Isthmian Line Knoxville City Capt Freeman Cape Cod Maurice Roderick Bayside, N. Y Roderick Carl E. Meister George Sarkis Arthur Sarkis John Sarkis Torrington Werner Bennett Everett, Mass E. A. Copeland Kamp Resey Woolwich Blanche McLain Con Charles Copeland West Roxbury Augusta City Fred A. Sylvester, Jr Auburn Erma P. Allen South Chestnut Street Charles D. Paul Federal Land Bank Fred A. Sylvester Mars Hill Central Maine Power Co Guy E. Allen Bridgewater Carroll Watson Higgins Beach Sophy Elliott Mona Elliott Misses Elliott George H. Farin Fred Bragg Richardson Street Farrin Massachusetts Blair Wilson University of Maine Campbell's Pond Charles Mills Milo Henry G. Shaw Oak Street Norman Trafton Pleasant Pond Gardiner Traftons OB. S Leo Huff Retta Donald Laconia George Burnham Meadow Street Kenneth Glidden Farrin Street Otis Smith Earl Fortier Corneius McDougal John Belanger Frank Morison East Corinth Berth Bolton H. A. Shattuck Fondville F. Tedder Us.n Tedder U.S.S. Drayton Berkeley Drayton Laurie M’mahan William C. Hart Williamstown Pickney Holbrook William R. Pattangall Maine Supreme Court Walter S. Glidden Pres William S&s. Newell Treas L. Eugene Thebeau Bath Iron Works Corporation Bathaerie of Eagles Oak Grove Cemetery Raymond M. Haley Jeox Edward J. Lee Alexander M.dougall Harold Brown Harry Cool Norman O. Morse Lillian Farnham Waterville T. W. Hyde Foster's Cottage Oakland Belgrade Road
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