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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1938

Page

4

Delightful sail down the Sasanda to Boothbay Harbor

A hot day escape by steamer Virginia from Bath to Boothbay Harbor and its islands. The writer details scenic coasts, historic sites like Indian Town Island, Oak Point, and Green Islands, and notes on Maine summer resorts, local personalities, and the voyage’s past and future appeal.

Sasanda Virginia Bath Boothbay Harbor Islands Dpler Sea Kennebec Ar- Frowsic Bridge Montsweag Sacanoa Sheepscot Maine Green Islands Hyde Indian Town Oak Point Murray McKown MacMahan Island Elewhere St. Cuthbert’s Chapel Maine Shore Samoset Sasanoa Sebenoa Wiwarna Nahanada Westport Southport Coline Creedmore Popham Beach Boothbay Henry Morrison Gardiner Confort Bootbay Harbor

Flower Show Adds Two New Divisions at Cosmopolitan Club

The Community Flower Show at the Cosmopolitan club will feature two new divisions on Thursday afternoon and evening, flowers in old teapots and flowers in unusual containers. Miss Janet S Murphy announced the plan. Organizers credit Henry M Bivins for the artistic posters.

Cosmopolitan Club Janet S. Murphy Henry M. Bivins

Newcastle Social Roundup Shows Wide Guest List

Residents and guests fill the Newcastle area with a busy social schedule. Grace Knight and Carolyn Knight join Miss Mary Hobson and Miss Mary Campbell among tea committee members. Visitors include Eva Rowe of Bangor with Lucinda Allen, Capt. Fred Rowe and family, and many other relatives and friends visiting from Bath, Portland, Damariscotta, and beyond.

Coln Newcastle Grace L. Knight Carolyn Mary Hobson Mary Campbell Albert Myer Bradford C. Redennett James A. Bimson Harvey T. Bailey Eva Rowe Bangor Lucinda Allen Allen Fred Rowe Newton Mass William D. Rich Bath Edna M. Southard Hooper Street George Swain Cape Cottage Wiscasset Harvey R. Pease Milton Frederick Fred Geisler Roslindale Shea Isaac B. Jackson Portland West Anna Road M. M. Smith Damariscotta Rosilla Donald Shea Linwood Ames Bridgton Central Maine Power Company West Anna Nathan Brown Arthur Brown John R. Burton Hanover N.H Win Norwood Gardiner Road Harry Quinnam M. Cleveland Quinnam Morrell, Jr Robert E. Ma Town Ethel Dickinson Darhamscotta Thomas Sherman Charles Haggett Chester Pendleton

Mrs Frances Colby Searles Dies in Bangor at 27

Mrs Frances Colby Searles 27 wife of Paul J. Searles died Aug 4 after a weeklong illness. Born in Wiscasset she graduated Wis­casset Academy 1929. She moved to Bangor after her 1930 marriage and leaves her husband three children Richard W Paul David Cynthia Mary her father Linneus Colby of Wiscasset and sister Mrs John Pinkham of Newport. Committal services were held in Greenlawn cemetery Wiscasset with Rev Webb officiating. Relatives and friends attended.

Wiscasset Frances Colby Searles Paul J. Searles Searles Wiscasset Academy Bangor Richard W Paul David Cynthia Mary Richard Colby Linneus Colby John Pinkham Newport Greenlawn Mr. Webb

Miss Lida Nadeau Partyed With Friends Ahead of Marriage

Miss Lida Nadeau of Edna Mae Shoppe was surprised with a party and shower at Mrs. Frank Durant’s home on Center Street hosted by Mrs. Louise Burgess. Guests enjoyed cards and refreshments as gifts were presented for her upcoming marriage to Donald Lenno x of the city. Also noted are a luncheon for Mrs. Kind of Haddonfield with Miss Priscilla Magoun and five tables of contract at Green Street, with winners Miriam W. Kimball, Arthur J. Dunton, and Roger F. McCail.

The Organ Society First Congregational Church Alberta Larrabee Harriet Jackson Carolyn Pendleton Evelyn Hutchins Nellie Munsey Helen R. Haggett Kate Sewall Mary M. Marston Carolyn 8. Varney Dorothy Colby Rita Gross Virginia Adams June Farmer Mary Lou Soule Janice Metcalf Anna Mae Berry Lois M. Frye Julia Lewis Stella Hodgdon Ruth Jones Marcia Angell Stinson Charles Doe Cheshire Charles E. Doe Haggett Buzzell's Pool Boothbay Levi Murdough Jewel Howard New York Lee Merry Water Street Maurice C. Wallace Gloucester Mass Frank Haggett Federal Street Horace Day Jackie Pender Stanley Dodge Damariscotta Lake Henry Hobson New Brunswick N. J Mary Hobson Frances Hubbard Somerville Alice Taylor Charles M. LeGrow Grace L. Knight Peaks’ Island John Parkinson, Jr Boston William E. Gorham Charles E. Cowley Parkinson Luke A. Gorham Wiscasset I. C. C. Whitmore Medford Flora Plumstead Young's Point Walter Serle George Warren Fairfield Barbara Sargent Brewer Leon G. Flood Bernard Bailey Bailey Waldo County Belfast Currier House Bradford Street William Easterbrook Manchester N. H Elizabeth Taylor Frances Taylor Lena Scott Hammond Indiana C. E. Potter Natalie Nashua Mabel Hannah Irene Murphy New York City William H. Clarke Providence R. I Edward Evans Esther Evans Sidney G. Evans William Cowley Gladys Cowley Brunswick Ben-jamin Crossman Joanna Evans Ruth Sanborn Woburn Raymond Sherman Miss Clifford Moatsweag Farm Bureau Laura Evans Ernest Stone Arthur Harmon Chestnut Hill George Chase North Edgecomb James Connors Riverside Drive Lawrence Bar Harbor Thomas Campbell Elizabeth Theodore Humphrey Oyster Bay Tess Henry Sewall Small Son Utica, N. Y Charles S. Sewall Lida Nadeau Edna Mae Frank Durant Center Street Louise Burgess Miss Nadeau Donald Lennox Rose Comeau Paul Kind Haddonfield Priscilla Magoun Green Street Kind Miss Magoun Miriam W. Kimball Arthur J. Dunton Roger F. McCail John Darlington Madison Halterman Leavenworth Kan W. Ethielda Shoe Philadelphia Roger F. McCall Bedford Street

Luncheon Teaches Contract Winners at Country Club

Mrs. Thomas 8 Gibbons hosted a luncheon on Tuesday at the Country club for Mrs. Anna Palmer of Portland Ore. Afternoon games featured five tables of contract. First prize went to Mrs. Martin Watrous, second to Mrs. J Edward Drake, and third to Mrs. Palmer.

Thomas 8. Gibbons Washington Street Country Club Anna Palmer Portland Ore Martin Watrous J. Edward Drake Palmer

West Bath Vacation Notes Highlight Local Visits

West Bath residents share seaside visits and cottage stays at Oak Lodge and Larrabee cottages. Travelers include Mr. and Mrs. J Everett Mayo, Mrs. E B Noyes, and families from Bath Portland and Arlington Massachusetts. A Rosemary of Wax ham? signals at Rocky Hill Inn opens with a clam bake hosted by Joseph W. Larrabee.

Everett Mayo Old Orchard Beach Oak Lodge Harry Wheaton Bar Harbor Hiram Brown Jennie Larrabee Walter Larrabee Joseph W. Larrabee Norway New Meadows William J. Burke William Edward Miriam O'Toole Medford Mass Larrabee Merton Wright Ronald Larrabee Bath Harold Noyes Bayonne N. J E. B. Noyes Sabine Andrew Stratton Arlington Charles Bates Irwin Daley George East Kingston N. H George Shattuck Pepperell Hewitt Cottage Howard A. Spinney Phippsburg West Bath Francis Stover Courtney E. Stover Rufus W. Lombard William White Bald Head George R. Booker Buffalo N. Y Marcia Knight Arthur Ward North Bath Boston Manger Statler Hotel United States Niagara Falls Lake Erie Crystal Beach Canada Patricia Marilyn Booker Frank Magno Auburn Magno Arvid David Marrietta Chester King Barbara Eleanor Bowdeinham Third Free Will Baptist Church Bowdoinham Ridge Whitmore Marie Wiseman Jackson Heights Bermuda Fred Rose Chester, King Chester Lorentzen Walter E. Whitmer Elmhurst Rocky Hill Inn Frank Rose Washington Rosedale Henry Rose Ernest Fred Henry Minott Charles Stevens Charles Baker Larrabee's Grove D. H. Philbrook Norwood James Woods Boylston Birch Point Edwin Ahlin Everett W. F. Hennessey Lynn Herbert Williams George Stephens Upper Darby Williams Cottage Frank Daniels Malden

Bath Marine Band to Give Two Concerts

The Bath Marine Band plans two August concerts in the park on Tuesdays August 16 and 23 at 8 p.m. lasting about 90 minutes with specialty numbers. Tag days are set for August 26–27, with city hall square performances to raise funds for debt and new equipment. Rehearsals will be at the Masonic Temple on Thursday evenings.

Bath Marine Band City Hall Square Masonic Temple

Nequasset Farm Bureau Tries Chair Caning

The Nequasset Farm Bureau held an all day meeting at Murphy's Corner school house with chair caning the focus under Mrs. Ruby Dolloff. Dinner was provided by local ladies. The next meeting is set for Sept 7 at Mrs Garrett Galvin's home to cover cutting and fitting led by Miss Mary Louise new home demonstration agent.

Chair Caning Ruby Dolloff Nequasset Farm Bureau Murphy's Corner School House Maurice T. Hathorne Arthur I. Williams Edward B. Shaw Bureau Garrett J. Galvin North Woolwich Mary Louise Clara Dunham Pinkham Somerville Mass John Reed Maxine Walker New Haven Conn Yale Ann Prekep Hazel Jane Feero Bath Tuessic Frank J. Walker Clara M. Reed Guy Buzzey Sanford Reed Cottage Capitol Island Norman Perry Jack Pittsburgh Barbara McKean Robie Welch Providence R. I Leveritt Welch Woodbury Merrill New York Good Will Club Sebenon Hall Everett Rice Windham Minnie Rice Millard Hansen, Jr Paul Hussey Monmouth Edward Marsh Beatrice Marsh Brooklyn N. Y C. P. Hall Vinal Hunnewell Clara Hathorpe Medora Atwood Portland Henry Getchell Pennsylvania Clarence Getchell William Downing Woolwich United Baptist Church J. E. Rouse Clara Hawthorne Ida M. Beals Harvey P. Hathorne Sagadahoc Ferry Blanche J. Bunker Los Angeles Calif Belfast High Street Waldo Hathorne Cummington Christine Hathorne L. Hathorne Augusta North Woolwich Garret J. Galvin River Road Mary Wright Hortense Welch Galvin Melvin Howe Wilbur Howe Murphy's Corner Rush Maurice Hathorne Arthur Williams George Dolloff Charles Hunnewell John H. Currier, Jr

Woolwich Notes on Social Visits and Local Events

Woolwich residents host visitors from Portland Bath and New York while many attend church services and plan vacations. The Nequasset Farm Bureau prepares for September while a Vacation Bible school runs mornings for children. Local clubs, dinners, and a hash of visitors highlight a busy week in Woolwich and North Woolwich.

Dolloff Family Reunion in Maine Draws 74 Attendees

The Richard Dolloff lineage reunion gathered 74 descendants at the Tacoma Inn in Litchfield on a Saturday. Officers elected include Chester Jones as president and Edmund Dolloff as vice president, with Melissa Jones secretary.

Richard Dolloff Rumford Tacoma Inn Litchfield Orono Chester Jones Ellsworth Edmund Dolloff Melissa Jones Ardienne Dolloff Chester Dolloff Portland Dolloff Richard Harlan Dolloff Livermore Falls Carl Sims Gray Clayton Dolloff Damariscotta Alton Williamson, Jr Three Richards Richard Talbot Dolloff Oaklawn R. I George R. Dolloff Richard Harlan Harlan Dolloff Mrs. Willett Togus Barbara Horton

Day's Ferry Dramatic Club elects new officers

Mrs Albion L Corliss was chosen president and Mrs Carl E Longfellow vice president at the Day's Ferry Dramatic Society annual meeting held Monday evening at Tuesshall Mrs Isaac P Howard was named clerk and Miss Charlotte L Buck treasurer Longfellow will oversee plans for an August entertainment with proceeds going to Tuessic hall funds.

Albion L. Corliss Carl E. Longfellow Day’s Ferry Dramatic Society Tuesshall Isaac P. Howard Charlotte L. Buck Longfellow Tuessic Hall

Spanish War Vets Camp Seeks Bath Members

The Sons of Spanish War Veterans Hubbard Camp No 115 invites Bath men eligible to join. Next meeting is Thursday at 7 30 p m at Town Hall Brunswick. The camp aims to grow as Maine’s first of its kind. Miriam Adams a language teacher in Woonsocket RI visits Bath and Brunswick and returns to Weeks Street home of her sister Mrs Wellington A Moore.

David, Jr Cincinnati Ohio Samuel P. Buck Day's Ferry Ida M. Beals Sagadahoc Ferry Blanche J. Bunker Los Angeles Calif Woolwich Westport Junction Beals Edith Campbell Ralph Jewett Julius Barish Wingdale N. Y Ardenne A. Stott Park Street Barish Harlem Valley State Hospital Woolwich Union For Christian Service North Woolwich Methodist Church K. Paul Yphantis Beatrice Yphantis South Methodist Church Nequasset Greece Merrymeeting Camp North Woolwich Sons of Spanish War Veterans Hubbard Camp Bath Town Hall Brunswick Maine Miriam Adams Woonsocket R. I Wellington A. Moore Weeks Street Boston

Mrs Hamilton Webb Vacationing in Nova Scotia Trip

Mrs Hamilton Webb of Middle Street is spending several days on an automobile tour of Nova Scotia examining sights and enjoying a holiday excursion.

Hamilton Webb Middle Street Nova Scotia

Also Mentioned on This Page

Wm. Tudor Gardiner Willam Phips Mouse Island Heari Morrison Ebenerecook Hiege Tod Hendrick’s Head Dogfish Head Cameron's Point Grand Banks Nickerson & Sons New England Nickersons Squirrel Island J. H. Beattie Dobbs Ferry MacMahan Wiliam King William D. Williamson King Solar Lodge Beattie Beat W. E. Palmer Spain Farmer St. Thomas Virgin Islands Olympia Dewey Customs House Capt Farmer Uncle Sam Charles F. Kennison Old Boston Journal Kennivon Dexter Hodedon Skeeton Hidedon Niaraploy Red Mer Jessie Quinnam Evelyn Hodgdon Memorial Hospital Lin Wendall Nelson Kansas City Allston Woolwich Center E. A. Dolloff David Horton Massachusetts C. W. Merrill Jonesport Axford Ramsey Baltimore Eben Dana Dana Burton Hodgkins Dana and John Carl Longfellow Jackie Axford Ramsay Baltimore, Md Walter Vernelson Washington, D. C Day’s Ferry Dramatic Club OF Bath America Henry W. Owen, Jr the Times Press Bath, Maine
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