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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1938

Page

3

Bay Point social season continues with visitors and meetings

Bay Point residents host and visit many guests from Bath, Auburn, Georgetown, and Portland. The Bay Point Village Corp elected officers including Harold Robinson and Lillian White. The special $500 road fund was approved after delays, with Earl Hagan directing work. Cottages on Bay Point are fully occupied and dances at the Casino draw attendees.

Alvord D. F. Stearns Donald MacLeod Ina Harry Ainsworth Raymond Vada Dorothy Weber Horace Pottle Frances Bath Wallace Bradbury Bucksfield Village C. P. Higgins West Bath Maurice Burns Pearlie Chandler Robert Niles Edward Butterfield Sumner Main Evelyn Five Islands Edgar Warren Cedar Cove Theodore Stewart Kennebec Point Elizabeth Butterfield Emily Coombs Shirley Adams Albert Coombs Lawrence Perow Raymond Ainsworth Philip Dalrymple, Jr Manning Daniel LeRoy Lord, Jr E. R. Wright Bruce Camp Brokus Dresden Wesley C. Marsh Robert Margaret Waddell Quincy Mass Rockledge Daniel Bliss Mollie John Howard Fred T. Rouse Jaffrey N. H Walter Hill George Edward Red Gables C. Paul Anderson Janis Springfield Robert Manchester Portland Brown Byron Clark Katherine Ann Byron, Jr Perlie Chandler Frances Pottle Katherine Lois Burns Bay Point Earl Hagan Georgetown Carrie Thibodeau Harmon's Harbor Earl Payson James Oliver Vernon Gray

Westport Evening Dance Notable Performances Enthrall Local Audience

Greenleaf and many others contributed to a town event with Mrs Alice Williams assisting, music by Gilbert Greenleaf Verlie Greeleaf James Greenleaf and Brim Jewett, and a square dance call by Uncle Jonas Knight. The committee led by Alber tine Knight thanks supporters and previews an August entertainment with new acts.

Greenleaf Alice Williams Gilbert Greenleaf Verlie Greeleaf James Greenleaf

State Police On Duty Assisting Bath Traffic

Led by Lieut. John E. Marks the Thomaston barracks dispatched seven State Highway police on special traffic duty in Bath Saturday afternoon to manage hundreds of motorists. The group included Harry L. Thompson John P. Crosby Serg Carl Wibe Stanley Poland Fred Tripp and Harold Mitchell.

John E. Marks Thomaston Barracks Bath Harry L. Thompson John P. Crosby Serg Carl Wibe Stanley Poland Fred Tripp Harold Mitchell

Richmond Ladies Visit Relatives and Local Notes

Rich mood of small town life with visits among Curtis family in Richmond and Orangeburg New York. Reports of hospital surgeries, engagements, and local gatherings including Boy Scout tests and an Amy Bradley Tent picnic postponement.

Parker Head Vacation School Holds Exhibit

The Parker Head Vacation School, with 29 students in a two week session, displayed blue prints, spatter painting, lawn ornaments, door stops and bird houses. Beginners and Primary classes built models while Juniors worked with unit and community living. prize winners were Lloyd Lowell and Bobby Brown in a scavenger hunt.

Parker Head Lloyd Lowell Bobby Brown Beverly Brown Annine Bassett Earl Lowell Lynette Caverly Eugene F. Harrington

Pests Threaten City Elms Warn of 1940 Loss

A well known businessman warns that elm trees in the residential streets face destruction by 1940 if the city does not act now. Leaves curl and drop this summer as a five eighths inch worm reproduces rapidly, suggesting dusting or spraying to save the trees.

Grace Church August service schedule announced

Grace Episcopal outlines August services under Rev. Nelson B. Gildersleeve. First and third Sundays July 7 and 21 omit 8 a.m. service with Holy Eucharist at 10 30 a.m. Second and fourth Sundays July 14 and 28 feature 8 a.m. Eucharist and 10 30 a.m. Matins and sermon. Parish contact via E R Randall’s store Tell Harpswell 9 3.

Grace Episcopal Church Nelson B. Gildersleeve St. Agnes’ Church East Orange N. J South Harpswell E. R. Randall Tell Harpswell

Mrs Ingham and granddaughter plan Cape Neddick visit

Mrs Mary Ingham and her granddaughter Miss Eunice Melzard of 106 Court Street left Monday to stay a few weeks with Mr and Mrs Eugene Coleman at Cape Neddick Lighthouse York Beach seeking a seaside rest and recreation.

Mary Ingham Eunice Melzard Court Street Eugene Coleman Cape Neddick Lighthouse York Beach

Summer visitors and arrivals brighten Georgetown

Georgetown notes a parade of summer guests and transients. Miss Inez E. Trafton of Dorchester visits relatives. Mrs. Katherine Morse and others vacation at West Georgetown. Steamship era connections appear as locals like William Oliver and Parker Head natives referenced. Bath destroyer launch and local camp life pepper the scene.

Inez E. Trafton Dorchester Mass Georgetown Howard M. Trafton Ernest Blaisdell Leland New Jersey D. L. Pettingill Kennebec Point Blaisdell Williams Oliver Will Seward Parker Head Atlantic Seaboard Phippsburg Howard Noble Malden Irving Steeves Melrose Back River Mr. Steeves Priscilla Glines Marian Albers Andover Katherine Morse Ben” Tate Helen Carlson Canton George Williams West Georgetown James R. Canton Joan James, Jr Morrell Farm Gardiner Norman Blackie Northampton Margaret Pollock Somerville Harbor View House Five Islands J. R. Blackie Newman St. Louis Roy Newman Madam Newman Memphis Tenn Ruby Pugsley Dorothy J. C. Bearce Happy Nook H. C. Snow Snow Sleepy Hollow Paul Hill Saco Bearce Frank Brown Providence R. I Bernice Seavey Portland Gene Mahoney Helen Snow Patricia Ann H.C. Snow Bevin Manchester N. H Edward C. Clarey Robinhood Christine Cutting Jacob Clarey E. D. Graham Bay Point A. N. Taft MacMahan Charles Graham Belmont The Baptist Church Otis E. Baker Norwood

Local Notices of Residents Visiting and Returning

Coffin family spending the summer at Mrs. Coffin's cottage in Sebasco and visiting Mrs. Herluck on Dike road. Mrs. Joseph Breault returns home from a Quebec visit with relatives lasting a week.

Joseph Breault Dike Road Quebec

Red Cross first aid classes led by Dr Bryce Newbaker

Dr Bryce A Newbaker will conduct a two week first aid and life saving class for instructors under Bath chapter American Red Cross. He brings seven years in industrial medicine and railroad surgery plus leadership of 14 000 Pennsylvania railroad workers health program. Classes meet Mon to Fri at 7 pm in YMCA Girl Scouts room then Roland Smith post A L hall with 60 cent course book.

Red Cross Bryce A. Newbaker Bath American Red Cross Girl Scouts Room Y.M.C.A Roland Smith Post A. L Pennsylvania Railroad Altoona Pennsylvania State College Hahnemann Medical College Philadelphia

Miss Lily Pray Retires After 33 Years Service

After 33 years at the Bath post office Miss Lily S. Pray ends her duties and moves to Foster's Point cottage for the summer. Percy Ro Low is next in line for clerk status though no cashier assignment is planned now. Also note marriage intentions filed in Bath between Donald J Lennox and Miss Lida M Nadeau.

Lily Pray Bath Lily S. Pray Miss Pray Hiram A. Huse Seth T. Snipe Edward W. Hyde Fred W. Hartnett Tol Henry W. Owen Charles H. Cahill Mix Pray Foster's Point Percy Ro Low Ykne Donald J Lennox Charles F. Lennox Middle Street Lida M. Nadeau Bath Street Raymond H. Nadeau Lennox Bath Tron Miss Nadeau Edna Mave

Five Islands Weekends Draw Visitors and Locals Alike

The Five Islands area enjoyed weekend crowds as small sailboat races lit the harbor and Cozy Harbor. A long list of visitors and residents spent two weeks in cottages, attended church events, and joined family gatherings across Bath, Waterville, North Adams, and other nearby towns.

First U S S Davis launched in 1916

The first U S S Davis launched in 1916 with Miss Elizabeth Davis as sponsor from Washington. President John S Hyde of Bath Iron Works watched from a roped area as the destroyer slid into the water after a 20 second countdown. The Seguin tug attended and docked after the launch.

R. F. Zogbaum Zogbaum Davis Kate Zogbaum Devo Cutting Conger New York E. E. Kent Burk Chicago K. K. Chambers Philadelphia E. W. Hyde Frank L. Sewall California B. F. Barker H. D. Haverfield J. A. Bimson Pres John S Hyde Bath Iron Works Hyde Arthur S. Hyde John McInnes Elizabeth Davis Washington C. H. Davis Miss Davis John S. Hyde Seguin

Joseph E Footer Dies at Hardings After Stroke

Joseph E Footer 70 died at his Hardings home Saturday at four after a weeklong stroke. Born in St Port Joli Quebec he moved to Bath as a young man and worked at Bath Iron Works before 38 years as a carpenter on his farm home. He is survived by wife seven sons and four daughters with 18 grandchildren. Funeral at St Johns Brunswick Monday nine AM. The couple marked their 50th anniversary in April with family and friends.

Clarence MacMahan Kittery George Yeo Guy W. Adams George Harriman Oakland Joseph G. Stevens Marion Stevens Preston Steadman Five Islands Felix Solomon Lynn Mass Farber Davis Quincy Wales Newton Malden Island Ruth Bodman Hyannis Earl Hinckley Cambridge Whip-Owill Cottage Frank MacMahan Carl Pearson Boston Frank Johnson Marblehead Robinson Cottage Herman Barter Richard and Nancy Bath Vernon Gray O'Donnell Chestnut Hill Moore-Davis Sedgemere Road Parker Start Melrose Arthur Marr Edith Davis Richard Potter Newburyport Mary O'Connor Arlington Leon Williams Waltham Amanda Blaisdell Alfred Rowe Mansfield Boucher Davis Bath Iron Works Corp Lester Lewis Elbridge Southard Malden Herbert Moore Charles Belmont Charles Kenhey Donald Warren Norman Victor Pinkham Mary Louise Barbara Clayton Jeanette Sylvia Lloyd Pinkham Reginald Rosalyn Franz Stevens David Cyril Thomas Hanna Cora Mae Tommy Mary Irving Richard Beverly Rittall Gene Stevens Ruth Hanna Russell Pinkham Ellsworth Pinkham Emma Blenn Billy Latitia Carlton Breslin Wollaston Blenn Cottage John B. Mooney William Gage George Mathewson Binghamton N. Y George Smith Ledgemere Road Priscilla Gray Cape Newagon Anne Johnson F. M. Butts Massachusetts Leslie Beebe Gleason Montpelier Marjorie Smith Boothbay Marjorie Bartlett Frank Bartlett Miss Smith Bayberry Lodge Spruce Point Oscar Snowman Addie Amazeen Harmon's Harbor Joseph E. Footer Hardings Mr. Footer Port Joli, P. Q Octave and Mary (Duval) Fortin Footer Edward Eugene Footer George Footer Brunswick Henry Footer Louis Footer Lewiston Willian Footer Nashua N. H Samuel Footer West Palm Beach Fla William H. Powers William Kerrigan Andrew Ouellette Edwin Rogers St. John’s Parish Florida

William S Toothaker obituary in Harpswell

William S Toothaker 67 died after a long illness at Candy's Harbor Harpswell July 27. Survived by wife Eva two sons Samuel and Bernard E a son William S Toothaker Jr a brother Charles C Toothaker and four brothers three sisters eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral 3 p.m. at Candy's Harbor church with H C Dickerson officiating.

William S. Toothaker Cundy’s Harbor Harpswell William S. Toothaker, Jr Charles C. Toothaker Mr. Toothaker Casco Bay Eva Samuel Bernard E Candy's Harbor Daniel Sam Ira Alfred Bertha Leavitt Gustave Getchell Belle Britt Lynn Mass Candy’s Harbor H. C. Dickerson

Mrs. Alaric W. Haskell of Brunswick Dies

Mrs. Alaric W. Haskell of Brunswick died July 22 after a brief illness at Maine General hospital. She was a Brunswick native, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Carvill. Survived by her husband Dr. Alaric W. Haskell, one son Henry B. Haskell of Moosup Connecticut, and six grandchildren.

Alaric W. Haskell Brunswick Maine General Hospital Haskell Henry Carvill Henry 8. Haskell Moosup Conn

Death of Elinor V. Crocker at eight months

Elinor Virginia Crocker daughter of Herbert L. and Mrs Crocker of 16 Hinckley street died Tuesday. Survived by sister Irene and brother Frederick. Funeral at grandparents home 27 Shaw street Wednesday at 3 30 Rev Charles H Berry officiated. Burial in Oak Grove.

Elinor Virginia Crocker Herbert L. Crocker Hinckley Street Irene Frederick Fred L. King Shaw Street Charles H. Berry Oak Grove

Funeral services for Joseph Footer in Brunswick

Funeral services for Joseph Footer who died at his home in Hardings Saturday morning were held Monday at nine in St. John's church Brunswick. Rev. Father Andrea conducted the service with Rev. Father Maney of St. Mary's in attendance. Bearers were six sons Eugene Edward George Henry William and Louis Footer. Interment followed in the family plot at St. John's cemetery Brunswick.

Joseph Footer Hardings St. John's Church Brunswick Father Andrea Father Maney St. Mary's Church Eugene Edward Footer George Henry William Footer Louis Footer Lewiston St. John's Cemetery

Ruth E Bean Funeral in Harpswell Cove Tragedy

The funeral for Ruth E Bean who drowned Monday in Harpswell Cove Prince's Point was held Wednesday at Arthur F Mayo funeral residence Rev Charles R Sims of First Baptist church officiated Bearers included Francis McPherson Francis Parry Howard Mayo and A Farley Mayo Burial took place in Oak Grove cemetery

Ruth E. Bean Harpswell Cove Prince's Point Arthur F. Mayo High Street Charles R. Sims First Baptist Church Francis McPherson Francis Parry Howard Mayo A. Farley Mayo Oak Grove

Bath girl drowns in Harpswell

Ruth Bean, a Center Street pupil, died by drowning in Harpswell. Survived by her mother Mrs. Bean, a sister Miss Jennie Bean of Cambridge, and brothers Adelbert and Martin Bean, both residents of Massachusetts. Miss Winnie F. Durgin of 741 Middle Street known as her former home. The community remembers Ruth as a sweet girl well thought of by all.

Pace One Winnie F. Durgin Middle Street Center Street Ruth Miss Durgin Miss Bean Jennie Bean Cambridge Mass Adelbert Martin Bean Massachusetts

Also Mentioned on This Page

J. Otis Swift World-Telegram of Hastings-on-the-Hudson Westport D. M. Humphreys & Co Sagadahock Block Bath, Me Room Richmond Eleanor Curtis Ethel Switz Orangeburg Earl Castner Bangor Evelyn Bergeron Harold Richardson Lillian Johnson Augusta State Hospital Roy A. Goss Augusta Ani A. Carter Woolwich James O. Carter Amy Bradley D. of A. V C. W Pleasant Pond Alfred Ives Roland Lord George Green Edmond Merrill Dexter Seigars Round Pond Dana Williamson Ruth Curran Kingfield Ann Frances Nellie Witham Sanford J. Edwin Ames David C. Ames James Witham Ames William Dutton Pasqual Cadenelli Bath Memorial Hospital L. F. Roberts L. F. Prayse Hopkinton Merton Roberts Leon Roberts Winthrop Harold Libby Thomaston Amy Hovey Gorham Clarence A. Morrill Lawrence Clarence B. Morrill Charles Dore Frank Beedle George Wren Marjorie Lord Harold Huntington Litchfield Parker Head Vacation School Grace Church Services Bible School Independent P. L. Steadman Annie Jones Carroll Powers Boothbay Harbor S. E. Emmons Biggins Tea Room Scott Romeo Poirrir Wiliam LePage Beatrice Metayer Margaret Metayer Audrey McIntire Alefina Labonte Roscoe Scott Auburn A. E. Rowe Mrs. Farrar Anson Rowe Place B. A. Newbaker M’mahon Island Colony Sally Spock Homer Trueblood MacMahon Island St. Cuthbert's Chapel Talbot M. Rogers George K. Rogers Rogers Cottage Nemenikuk Lilian Wheeler MacMiahan Mrs. Trueblood Our Southport Beulah Miller North Adams William Marr J. P. Lewis Alex Reynolds Watertown Reynolds F. M. Reid Joan B. Mooney Goodspeed Brooks Rorkcrest Collage Furber Davis Walter Rose Wilkins Roland James North Jay Fred Russell Wilton Harriet Russell Clyde Wilkins Virginia Alice Wilkins Eugene Baker Jean Howard Bacon South Sudbury Lightbody B. Giannattaiso Milburn Giannattaise Mark Hanna Pilot House Seguinland E. Clough Charles E. Hanna Forrest Islands Alfred Allen Ledgemere Fred Johnson Everett Cromwell John Lundquist Roslindale Frank Blake Blake Walter Savage Xittery High Rock Norman Howard Mich New England Conservatory of Music Martha Thompson George MacKinnon, Jr Everett Hennan Rockcrest Collage Harpswell Centers Barbara Stanwood U.S.S. Davis William S., Jr Elinor V. Crocker Fred S. Curtis & CO Thomas R. Huston
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