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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1928

Page

5

Birthday dinner for four year old Chester Wright

Mr and Mrs Oscar F Wright hosted a Friday dinner at their home in Bath to honor their son Chester on his birthday. Guests included Rex Henderson Virginia Wright Maynard McFadden Ardenne McFadden and Mrs E Mason Wright among others. A veranda picnic featured a decorated cake and ice cream for the children.

Oscar F. Wright Chester Reta Henderson Virginia Wright Maynard McFadden Ardenne McFadden E. Mason Wright Albert McFadden

Radio Show Highlights At Statler Hotel In Boston

Mr and Mrs Harold P Smell returned from a few days at the Hotel Statler in Boston where they attended the annual show of radio manufacturers and were impressed by new developments in radio. Mr and Mrs George Slater of New York City visit at the home of Mr and Mrs John A Lord in Bath. Rev and Mrs Bjorn Johannson and family plan to move to Portland Oregon where he has been called. Mr and Mrs John C Wright of Marshall Avenue visited Beethay Harbor this Sunday.

Alonzo Harriman Bath Charles A.harrimen Sands Lewiston Mrs M. G. Magnusson Boston William J. Collins Washington Street Magnusson Boston College Bath Iron Works Corp Atlantic and Pacific Fish Co Fish Pier Holy Cross Georgetown E. R. Wright Phyllis Bruce Beverly Roberta Wright Flying Point E. H. Wright Portland Phyllis Wright Marshall Avenue Harold P. Smell Hotel Statler George Slater New York City John A. Lord Leonard Court Bjorn Johannson Merle Arline James Park Street Johannson Oregon John C. Wright Beethbay Harbor Arthur Sewall New York George Parshley Engine 3 Bath Fire Department City Parshley Pleasant Avenue

Social Notes From Somerville and Surroundings

Mrs. Frederick Gay, Mrs. Rachel Smith, and Mrs. J. A. Swim returned from Bath after a week’s visit with local hospitality hosts. Jack Sweeney stayed with Capt. and Mrs. Frank Hagan in Winthrop while Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Burden spent the weekend at Lake Nequasset. Mrs. Lulu Atkins heads to Boston for a few days.

Frederick Gay Rachel Smith Somerville Mass J. A. Swim Winthrop Jack Sweeney Littleton Bath Gay Smith Swim William Small Getchell Street Mr. Sweeney Frank Hagan Upper High Street Ralph Burden Bedford Street Lowell Camp Lake Nequasset

Hooper Family Guests Visit Shenandoah Figures

Mr and Mrs Fred E Hooper of Shenandoah Pa are guests of his brother Charles H Hooper and sisters the Misses Pim e and Martha Hooper Mr Hooper manages a chain of ten hotels in Pennsylvania and Florida.

Fred E. Hooper Shenandoah, Pa Hooper Charles H. Hooper Misses Pimme Martha Hooper Pennsylvania Florida

Mrs. Ora J Hewes Hosts Birthday Party Saturday

Mrs. Ora J Hewes entertained a small group Saturday evening in honor of her birthday. Ice cream cake fancy cookies and punch were served. Guests included Mr and Mrs Robert Finn Salem Mass Mr and Mrs Horace Norton Mr and Mrs D B Cousins and James E Brewster.

Ora J. Hewes Robert Finn Salem Mass Horace Norton D. B. Cousins James E. Brewster

Bath Social Notes Include Visitors From Several Cities

Mrs. Frederick E. Drake and family return to Bath after two weeks in Camden. Mrs. Cobb and daughter just back from four years in Europe, Switzerland and Paris. Miss Evelyn Dodge spends Sunday at Boothbay Harbor. Mr and Mrs Rufus Ham and family visit Bath, then travel to Isles Ford for a two week vacation. Stanley Wallace visits Boothbay Harbor and Cape Newagan. Miss Mary Richardson leaves Sagadahoc Ferry for Murray Hill Boothbay and Newagen Inn. Edward B Smith and family host Jeanette and Harry Pinson. William Gibson visits with Anna Gibson at 54 Willow street. Gibson led public safety in Boston for 12 years. Edward Kelley visits Bath. Maurice Roderick and family from Englewood N Y arrive for visit and summer vacation with Carl Meister family. Miss Mabel Redlon returns to Augusta after Bath and Boston vacation.

Frederick E. Drake Frederick, Jr William and James Palmer Cobb Leichen Bath Camden Cobb Europe Switzerland Paris Mary Richardson West Somerville Mass Flora Leonard Sagadahoc Ferry Murray Hill Boothbay Annie Gray Newagen Inn Cape Newagen William A. Gibson Anna_ E. Gibson Willow Street Mr. Gibson Public Safety Department State House Boston Maurice Roderick Maurice Maurice Jr Englewood, N. Y Roderick Carl Meister Park Street Augusta

Visitors from Freeport and Boston Call on Mrs Chandler

Mrs Elizabeth Rowe and family visited Bath this week calling on Mr Burrs niece Mrs Oliver Chandler of Park street Also guests included Miss Carline Davis of Boston Mrs Forrest Dunning of Cambridge Mass and Miss Idella Wilson of Freeport Miss Ellen Dolloff returned from Rumford after two weeks with Miss Helen Decker and Mrs Alton Millett

Elizabeth Rowe Philbrook Elizabeth Percy Burr Freeport Bath Burr Oliver Chandler Park Street Ellen Dolloff Rumford Helen Decker Alton Millett

Bath Visitors and Northern Tour Include Washington Couple

Mr and Mrs Francis Cooke of Washington DC formerly of this city conclude their annual two weeks stay in Bath and vicinity with relatives then plan a few days in Boston to visit relatives. Mr and Mrs Charles Butler of Buffalo NY on a motor trip through Canada and Maine called on their cousin and wife Mr and Mrs Vincent Nichols Thursday and were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs A P Denham of 428 Middle street.

Francis Cooke Washington, D. C Charles Butler Buffalo N. Y Canada Maine Vincent Nichols A. P. Denham Middle Street Harry Bartlett Otis and Warren Berlin N. H Jack Sweeney Littleton Mass Frank W. Hagan Upper Washington Street Sweeney Bath

Bath Residents Abroad and Visitors Tour Europe

Miss Mariam Adams writes from Italy about a wonderful trip with stops in England, Germany, and other places before returning to Bath. Several Bath residents and guests are noted visiting relatives, traveling to Canada and Europe, and attending family gatherings and funerals.

Mariam Adams Bath Wellington A. Moore Washington Street Woonsocket, R. I Italy England Germany Miss Adams Morse High School Colby College

Mrs Page Returns From Week Long Visit With Daughter

Mrs O E Page of Middle street returned Friday evening from a weeklong visit with her daughter Mrs R J M Steussy in Lewiston. The trip included motor journeys to Bangor Lucerne Maine and Bar Harbor with Mr and Mrs Steussy. Oscar E Bigelow proprietor of Hotel Everett Old Orchard visited Thursday with Mrs Olive E Brann of 92 Union Street.

O. E. Page Middle Street R. J. M. Steussy Lewiston Oscar E. Bigelow Everett Old Orchard Olive E. Brann Union Street

New Worcester and Brooklyn visitors arrive for summer stays

Mr and Mrs Graham Blandy and their children Leonice Barbara and Graham from Worcester Mass travel to Summer street to visit Mrs Blandy’s mother Mrs John A Morse for two weeks. Mr and Mrs Chester Schubert and sons Chester Jr and William from Brooklyn N Y arrive Saturday to spend several weeks with Mrs Schubert’s parents Hon and Mrs Oliver Moses at the Moses cottage Pop ham Beach.

Graham Blandy Leonice Barbara Graham Worcester Mass Chester Schubert Chester, Jr William Brooklyn N. Y

Farmington Visitors Host Summer School Attendee

Mr and Mrs Flavel Pierce of Pana ma and Mrs William D Coombs of Corliss street visited Farmington on Friday. They were joined by Miss Sadie Coombs who returned home after attending Farmington Normal Summer school for five. William S Oliver from North street spent the weekend with his sister Mrs Etta Jewett in Auburn.

Flavel Pierce Panama William D. Coombs Corliss Street Farmington William S. Oliver North Street Mrs. Etta Jewett Auburn

Community Socials and Visits Round a Maine Beach Weekend

The Gang club held a weenie roast at Popham Beach Thursday evening then spent the night at the Torre y cottage. Attendees included Louise Munsey Muriel Spinney Virginia Clark Emma McDonald Jessie Colby Shirley Shepherd Lelia Thorn ton and Amanda Munsey. Nearby residents and visitors enjoyed weekend gatherings at homes in Se basco Square Pond and Andrews Road with family groups from New York Roslindale and Camden.

Gang Popham Beach Torrey Cottage Louise Munsey Muriel Spinney Virginia Clark Emma McDonald Jessie Colby Shirley Shepherd Lelia Thornton Amanda Munsey

Weekend Visitors Highlight Boston Area Social Ties

Mr and Mrs Roger Guthrie of Waltham and Mr and Mrs William Gaddis of Boston were Sunday guests of James Biggins on Chestnut Street. Mrs Gaddis serves as assistant to Suffolk County District Attorney. Earl Twitchell arrived from Haddonfield New Jersey to spend the weekend with Mrs Twitchell at Mrs Davis Hatch home. Others overnight at the Oliver home on North Street included Mrs Josephine Eaton Mrs Lillian Everett and son Walcott and Mrs Abbie Blatchford of Newburyport.

Carl Anderson Andrews Road Earl Twitchell Haddonfield N. J Edwin R. Andrews Walter E. Chase, Jr Sharon George Lippincott Mt. Holly Aline P. Colton Lee Mass Thomas Bregrer Ithaca Edward Sampson Brigham's Cove Richard Quick C. F. Peterson Fort Arthur Tex Ada Deering William Furber Peterson Carroll Deering George Merrill N. Gratz Jackson J. Albert Redlon William A Parker Roger Guthrie Waltham, Mass William M. Gaddis Boston James Biggins Chestnut Street Gaddis Suffolk County Mrs. Twitchell Josephine Eaton Lillian Everett Son Walcott Abbie Blatchford Newburyport Silas M. Oliver North Street

Moore Family Vacation at Everett Bath Box Co. outing

Mr. and Mrs. Madison Moore and Miss Madelyn Moore of Washington street are spending two weeks at Everett for a vacation. Mr Moore is on annual vacation from duties at the Bath Box Co.

Shirley Moore Wellington A. Moore Washington Street Marguerite Brown Stanley Brown Spring Street Brown Cottage Quaker Point Madison Moore Madelyn Moore Saare Occu Everett Moore The Bath Box Co

Gillies and Beers Spend Summer in Bath

James A. Gillies Jr. and Sherman Beers, both from New Haven, Connecticut, are passing the rest of the summer in Bath. Gillies is the son of James A. Gillies, president of the Bath Box Company.

James A. Gillies, Jr Sherman Beers New Haven, Conn Bath Mr. Gillies James A. Gillies The Bath Box Company

Ladies aid gathering and local notices from Bath

Mrs Herman Crocker hosted an all day Ladies aid session at her High street home with a noon picnic lunch. Several Bath residents and extended family members are listed with travels to Quincy, Windymere Lodge, and Ipswich for family matters, outings, and visits.

Herman Crocker Upper High Street Ladies Aid Beacon Street Methodist Church Parker House Charles Henderson Edward Bachelder Georgia Knight Georgie Glass Fred B. Teeling Annie Teeling Scott Tibbetts Henry Adams F. A. Shepperd

Butler couple returns from Sebasco summer home

Capt. and Mrs. Henry W. Butler returned Thursday after several days at their Sebasco summer home. They entertained guests including Mr. and Mrs. William A. Pinkham of Bridgeport Conn, Miss Elsa Pinkham Spokane Wash, Miss Florence Pinkham Jersey City and Mrs. J. D. Eastman Harpswell.

Henry W. Butler Sebasco William A. Pinkham Bridgeport

Residents Take Weekend Trips and Return to Bath

Miss Edith Renaud and Miss Susie Robbins came back to Bath Monday after a week in Camden. Several families, including Mrs. Leonard Stickley of Scituate and Mrs. John L. Stickley of Charlotte, returned to Scituate accompanied by Miss Winifred Aderton. Others spent time in Bangor, at Cotteau cottage Sabine, and trips to Hampden Beach, Lynn, and Boston.

Edith Renaud Susie Robbins Bath Camden Leonard Stickley Scituate Mass John L. Stickley Charlotte N. C Winifred Aderton Edward Street

Bath Social Visit Notes From Larrabee’s Grove

Miss Katherine Atwood of Bath is visiting Miss Lucy Rogers who is staying several weeks at a cottage in Larrabee's Grove.

Katherine Atwood Bath Lucy Rogers Larrabee's Grove

Pettingalls and McPhersons Return from Boston Trip

Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Pettingall of Portland with Mrs. Matthew McPherson and Edith and Lawrence McPherson returned Thursday after a brief stay in Needham and Boston Massachusetts.

Stanley Pettingall Portland Matthew McPherson Edith Lawrence McPherson Needham Boston Mass

Injured Man Addressed In 74-Year-Old Fall at City Hospital

Joseph Smith aged 74 of 40 West Street is being treated at City hospital after injuries from a Thursday fall from a load of hay at a farm.

Joseph Smith West Street City Hospital

Local Travel Notes From Washington To Brockton Visit

Mr and Mrs William P Hatch of Washington street left Friday morning to pass a few days in Brockton Massachusetts with relatives. Mr and Mrs Harry Allen have returned to Salem Massachusetts after visiting Mrs Allen s mother Mrs W R Mellen and her sister Mrs Ella M Frazee 491 Middle street.

William P. Hatch Washington Street Brockton Mass Harry Allen Salem, Mass Mrs. Allen W. R. Mellen Ella M. Frazee Middle Street

Bath notes list cargo moves and local events in 1930s Maine

Barge East delivered about 900 tons of bituminous to Gardiner plant and will load 700 tons for the Maine State hospital Augusta as Kennebec Wharf & Coal Co plans its last shipments. The Sea and Shore Fisheries Commission met in Bath with officials Cahill Thurston Spear Crie in attendance, while Bath civic life highlighted a bridge dedication photos display and a new Bath Opera House film frames. Public meetups covered golf at Shore Acres, evangelist meetings at Bath Iron Works gate, Elks clambake plans, and familiar Bath happenings from traffic incidents to municipal court notices and community club events.

Gardiner Seguin Kennebec Wharf & Coal Co Hollingsworth & Whitney Maine State Hospital Augusta Bath The Sea and Shore Fisheries Commission Portland Charles H. Cahill William H. Thurston Tremont Fred Spear Eastport Horatio D. Crie Rockland

Personal Notices List of Regional Visitors and Residents

Personal notes list residents and visitors across Bath Sabattus Portland Needham and Boston. Names include George Parshley Bruce White William Hatch Mabel Chandler Maria Leonard Bertha Albee Walter Choate Frances Clarence Preble Lena Dearing Frank Dearing Werton Choate and others with travel and hosting details across Maine and Massachusetts communities.

George Parshley Shepard Street City Hospital Bruce H. M. White Walvello Iowa William Hatch Needham Mass Paul Ryan New York City Sabine Mabel Chandler Brunswick Maria Leonard Day's Ferry Bertha Albee Jamaica Plain Bath Edward Vaughan Corliss Street Walter Choate Everett William Mann Portland Frances Mann Clarence Preble Lynn Strand Theatre Frank Dearing Lena Dearing Sabattus Carrie Dearing Elsinore Avenue Werton Choate Boston Edward McCabe Marshall Avenue Laie Dunn Alton Hohe B. Thwing Arthur Plant Silas Rose Street Frank Sylvester Portsmouth N. H Herbert Rice Ports

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Harry Cook Popham Elmer Larrivee Norwich Conn Ter Jennie R. Norton H.vh Street Bennington Eastern Connecticut Power Co Sormerly Eleanor Brown John Collins Avon Charles Smith, Jr Pie Anson Charles Smith F. B. Nichols Boothbay Harbor Maine Daily Newspaper Association Sprucewold Arthur G. Staples James McKay Adelbert Hall Dummer Street F. W. Carlton Carlton Ardenne A. Stott Earl Dow Ida Beals Maurice Shea Harry Fitch Albert Humphreys Miriam Murray Francis and John Alfred Rowe W. R. Calder University of Aberdeen Calder John McInnes Duncan White Mountains R. G. N. Steussy Mr. Steussy Mrs. Steussy Martha Charlotte Page S. Harold Sawyer William of Frank Daley Beacon Street Edgecomb Belle Wylie Fred Dunton and Son Burnham Riverside New England Richard Frates Academy Street Ralph Rodman Charles Snow Frank Rosea Ocean City Augusta Pitts Russell Street Eugene Brown West Bath Christian Roney Olean Quick Clarabell Susan Petersen Northland Everett Lord East Northfield, Mess Clarence W. Morse Clare Coombs Clarence E. Johnson Gladys Olm Harry W. Morse Greenwich William Rogers Chestnut Hill Topsham Herbert Spinney Marion J. Stanton Oliver Julia Abbott Walter F. Abbott Western Avenue Frances Bertha James Lockery Arabelle Lord Christine Lockery Summer School of Art Opera House C. E. Decosta Presque Isle A. G. Longley Lulu Atkins Herbert Mallard Son Jack Madelyn and Shirley H. H. Stearns W. P. McAuliffe York Street Evelyn Dodge Rufus Ham Ruth Arlene Philip Stanley Wallace Granite Street Cape Newagon Edward B. Smith Jeanette Harry Pinson Edward Kelley Damariscotte Mabel Redlon C. Leo Thebeau Josephine Thebeau Oak Street Otto C. Nutting Mount Decert Lincoln Bailey Montreal France Belgium Nutting London Charles A. Delaronde Belfast Alonzo Day J. A. Goodwin Andrew Pray Norwood R. I Della Lampson Lampson Mary Lawrence Lloyd Muriel Staples Louise R. Staples High Street F. Burt Oldham Washington Rockville George Wilson of Pratt Street Edmund Gay Arthur G. Worthington Edward Goodwin Fred Taylor Beverly, Mass Nettie Morrison Pear Street Leroy Colby Morton F. Young Roslindale Gerald Atkinson Harlan Raymond Mason Lemont Sebasco Estates William Ham Quincy Jack Wadsworth Arthur Wadsworth Fort Thomas Thorne Island Mr. Wadsworth Herbert E. Worrey Louise Stewart Carolyn Rogers Limekin's Bay Geraldine Stott Camp Overlook Kennebec Point Miss Stott A. M. Franks Ellsworth Bridge Club Freeman's Edward Lee James McLaughlin John Conley Mason Wright Scott Morse W. F. Ham John Hackett Harry Thompson Ruth Emerson Bridge-Merrill Mary McFarland H. P. Caddy Little Neck Ipswich Frank M. Powers Caddy Arline Troop Marjorie Mrs. Rollin Morgan Bay Point Fred P. Emmons Catherine John G. Haskell Bangor Carl E. Chapman Carl Jr Charles Saugus Cotteau Chapman Shawmut Bank Natalie McNeil Louise Robbins Hampton Beach Evelyn Steen Clarence Cain St. John N. B T. O. Steen Arrowsie D. T. Percy Arlington, Mass Minott Percy Burlington, Mass Leland Mitchell George Hopkins Lissa Dearborn Son Junior Herbert L. Hopkins William E. Palmer A. G. Page Co Ladies Farm Bureau West Bath Grange Hall Emily Rideout Bowdoinham Lillian Brown Shore Acres Helen Payson Mary Mayberry Thomas Point New Meadows Herbert Hoover Lawrence B. Greenwood Gospel Four Herbert R. Whitelock Manchester Fred W. Barron Wiscasset Gates Bath Opera House First Baptist Church Lian Club Lilian Lewin Minnie White Harriet Stevens Florence ‘Hagan Harold Fielding Charles Heath Parker Lewis Thomas Cummings Lucius LeMont A. B. Raymond Archibald M. Main Raymond Swasey, Raymond & Page John J. Keegan Maine Association of Municipal Court Governor Brewster William R. Pattangall Maine Supreme Court Warren C. Philbrook Arthur Chapman Cumberland Superior Court Harry Manser Androscoggin Elmer Hodgkins Elmer James Kerr Center Street J. T. Chandler Newton Acadia Lodge, K. of P John Shaw Board of Registration Holy Name Society of St. Mary's Church Holy Name Booth Henry Biggins John M. Conley James Mulligan Archie Gillis Marguerite Hennessy
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