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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1931

Page

4

Fourteenth Maine Veteran Among Bay Point Guests

Calvin S. Gordon of West Parkway Roxbury MA, who turns 91 on the 27th, visits his son Walter H. Gordon at Bay Point. He is one of two surviving members of the 14th Maine regiment and remains active in social life at the Point. A baked bean supper with cabbage salad brown bread and pies drew crowds at the casino. The piece lists numerous summer visitors and activities at cottages, dances, and local events, highlighting Bay Point social life and a Coast Guard game.

Calvin S. Gordon West Parkway Roxbury Mass Walter H. Gordon Mr. Gordon 14Th Maine Regiment Bay Point Casino Taylor Cottage Gracy Holman Birch Street W. H. Gordon Charles R. Farnham Roscoe P. McFadden Carrie Hall Boston Serenaders John Hamilton John Jr Louise Kessling Cottage Earle Bowman Oak Bluff Harry Jean Bowman Island Lena White Mildred Dedham Roland Whitehouse David Gail Whitehouse Auburn Maple Lodge William Mussenden Garden Street Bath Richard Farnham Josephine Conley Quincy Ann Gearing Nequasset Road Woolwich Augustus Perow Carroll A. Deering Paul Bagdikian Anita Adolph Ehlers Louise Cahill Charlotte Laura Morse Elliot Bold Cahill Walter Coombs Blanche Alfred Harry W. Crosman Herman Spinney Gray Road Park Zoo Five Islands Mary Twomey Demerice Renaud Richard R. L. Kenney J. C. Humphreys Trott Trio Walter Snipe John Josephine Fitch Mary Kenney Demenice Renaud

State Assessors On Annual Visit From North Anson Leader

Frank H. Holley of North Anson appointed by Governor Gardiner as chairman visits with Leon O. Tebbetts of Waterville for Sagadahoc county boards. They review records and praised Bath board for its record keeping during the morning session.

Frank H. Holley North Anson Gardiner State Board of Assessors Leon O. Tebbetts Waterville Boards of Assessors Sagadahoc County Bath Board

Local family guests visit relatives in Brookline

Mr and Mrs Galen M Low of Brookline Massachusetts travel with their daughter Jean Hartwell Low to stay two weeks as guests of Mrs Low’s parents Edward H Hartwell and wife at 903 High Street. They also visit Mr and Mrs Charles C Low of 695 High Street.

Galen M. Low Brookline Mass Jean Hartwell Low

Maine ALAA Elects Barnard as Manager

Arlyn E. Barnard was appointed manager of the Maine Automotive Association at a Maine A A meeting held at the Falmouth hotel in Portland. He brings four months as acting manager and six years of AAA work to a post described as among the youngest in the field.

Arlyn E. Barnard Maine Automobile Association Falmouth Portland AAA Automobile Club Automobile Association Barnard Philip J. Deering The Maine A.A Maine

Open Door Mission shifts summer camp to Old Orchard

The Open Door Mission of Wiscasset moves its week long August 24 to 30 campaign to Old Orchard. Key leaders include Rev. Paul Jackson of Boston and J David Fraser of Montreal coordinating daily beach services and training classes with Rev. Charles L. Evarts of Boston directing the training. The group travels by a specially built house car for 15 000 miles.

Wiscasset Old Orchard Greenwood Clifton A. Plummer Augusta Miami Kitchen Pulman Paul Jackson Boston Walter Hampden Shakespearean Co Clarendon Street A. J. Gordon Fraser

Visiting Golfer Breaks Brunswick Links Course Record

R F Jones, a Summer visitor and guest at Ash Point in South Harpswell, shot 65 to break the Brunswick links course record of 70. Jones, 1930 Middletown Conn champion with prior high scores, also won the Society of Automotive Engineers tournament at White Sulphur Springs. His hosts included Mrs. Jones and L A Roux, with the record-breaking round noted as he visits local courses this year.

Brunswick Links R. F. Jones White Sulphur Springs Society of Automotive Engineers

Phippsburg gossip on Brightwater visits and church talk

Emma Perry hosts guests Abbie Minott Lucia Ferguson Rose Wyman and H B Wyman at Brightwater. Rev Revert C Whitehead of Mount Vernon N Y preaches at Center Congregational urging burdens be cast on the Lord. Families sail and social ties weave through Wynburg and nearby towns as summer life unfolds along New Meadows Bay.

Emma Perry Brightwater Abbie Minott Lucia Ferguson Rose Wyman H. B. Wyman Theodore Beaver Phippburg Jo” Perry Portland Ann M. Perry-Bowker Center Congregational Church Revert C. Whitehead Vernon Heights Congregational Church Mount Vernon N. Y Whitehead Mr. Whitehead O. Henry Welter Duffett Boothbay Harbor Horace Holton Holton Hut Huckle Hill Wynburg New Meadows Campbell's Pond Thomas Cotton Debbie New York Brightwater Colony Zinck Connecticut Hutchins-Frye M. S. Poulson McKeesport Popham Beach Small Point Sebasco Parker Head Bess Grace Dickinson Katherine Berry Miss Berry Torri Gate Holton Brockton Gordon John Berry

Bath and Sebasco social round described in local notes

The piece details visits and gatherings around Bath Sebasco and nearby towns. It lists Mr and Mrs Harry Berry and James Richards of Portland, Dr W G Jefferson of Woodfords, and many others visiting or hosting at Bath. a birth in the area. birthday party at the Pyle cottage. and various day trips and dinners reflecting a close community life.

Guests at Alliquippa House Welcome Notables from East and West

A list of recent arrivals at the Alliquippa House at Small Point includes Col. and Mrs. Harrison H. Dodge of Washington DC Dr and Mrs Ed Niles Miss Elizabeth F Darling and others from New York New Jersey Massachusetts and Illinois. Governor and Mrs Kendall hosted a dinner for 14 at the Alliquippa after arriving from Sebasco Estates.

Alliquippa Small Point Harrison H. Dodge Washington, D. C W. L. Brown Fairwood N. J Ed Niles Elizabeth F. Darling Elmhurst New York City Seymour Sheed Caroline William Julia D. Johnson New Brunswick Richard Watts Esther Baldershon Ruth Beckwell Harry H. Russ Madaline Pfaukuch Chicago Ill Ann B. Clark Needham Mass Herbert B. Marsh Sheepscot Edwin M. Skinner Bloomfield T. R. F. Savage Jackson Heights William Taggard Marguerite Taggard William Taggard Jr Kew Gardens N. Y Mrs Kendall Sebasco Estates

Paul Junior Promises Big Fight Night in Bath Arena

Bath fight fans pack Arcade Arena Friday to see Paul Junior of Lewiston clash with Harry Scott of Atlantic City. The Maine lightweight title hopeful seeks another win after losing his state crown, with Irish Tommy Logan and DeCapua alongside in a card that also features Young Dempsey and Sailor Sharkey in a renewed Bath duel.

Bath Paul Junior Lewiston Harry Scott Atlantic City N. J Cyclone Sawyer Maine Cyclone Junior Mihalos Harry Stott Tagus Scott New Jersey Nick Tommy Logan Tommy DeCapua Gold Coast Waterville Bob Bell Young Dempsey Woolwich Sailor Sharkey Sanford

Head of Newbery Stores Visits Bath

John J. Newberry head of the Newberry chain visited Bath on Tuesday. He called on the Bath store and local manager Howard E. Tierney, attended Bath Rotary luncheon at Hotel Phoenix, then toured Maine stores in a casual visit. He is noted as a comparatively young man.

John J. Newberry Newberry United States Bath Howard E. Tierney Bath Club Hotel Phoenix Maine Rotary

Winnegance Visitors and Homes Highlight Summer notes

Mr. and Mrs. Morse and Mr. and Mrs. Coggeshall motor to Brownfield for the weekend. Charles T. Small Jr. completes a summer cottage at Winnegance shores. Walter Thompson, of Maynard Mass, visits his parents and family for several weeks. Captain Harry W. Butler of Boston police, and Mrs. Butler, vacation in Winnegance and vicinity. Captain Butler hails from Phippsburg and has long served in Boston.

Winfield W. Morse Orman Coggeshall Brownfield Charles T. Small, Jr Winnegance Shores Walter Thompson Maynard Mass William M. Thompson Harry W. Butler Boston Police Department Butler Winneganee Captain Butler Phippsburg Boston

Big Firemen's Muster in Bath Labor Day

Plans are nearly complete to care for about 1500 firemen in Bath for the Ninth Annual Muster of the Maine State Hand Engine League and the State Firemen's Association convention. A 9:30 a.m. parade will start from Central fire station on Water street followed by a 12:50 p.m. master’s event with $500 in prizes across two classes.

Bath Maine State Hand Engine League, Inc State Firemen's Association of Maine State Firemen’s Association Central Fire Station Water Street Baxter Hall Chester McCabe Sr Frank T. Fortier

Bath Social Notes highlight visits and travels

Mrs. Charles Davis and guests return to Wellesley Hills after a brief visit with Mr. and Mrs. G. Smith. John Gallagher, a Maine General Hospital patient, underwent surgery and rests. Numerous Bath residents host guests, take air sails, and attend gatherings at cottages and homes. Announcements include Katharine Victoria Duncan and Harry Shoemaker’s Seattle wedding and the DunCan family’s relocation to Hollywood.

Charles Davis Wellesley Hills Mass Alden G. Smith High Street John Gallagher York Street Maine General Hospital Portland Jane Spinney Brookline Allan Spear Joseph Torrey Torrey Popham Beach Ruth Fitzgerald Muriel Hathway Watertown N. Y Clarence W. Morse Clare Coombs Washington Street Bar Harbor Rupert Cowles Virginia Baltimore Allen M. Irish Sabine Cowles Bath Bath Iron Works Thomas MacDonald Harry Bailey Street MacDonald Charles A. Blair White Mountains Mountains Hillcrest Inn Bethlehem Mildred Hunt Bath City Hospital Enfield Philip Gildart Miss Hunt Richard O. Barler Chicago Arthur Sewall The Stone House Chatham J. D. Barnhill Washington, D. C Barler Sewall Fred Hector Rupert H. Baxter Mere Point Lucy Green Miss Hathway Margaret McQuarrie Los Angeles Calif Bath High School Ernest T. Fulton Front Street

Maine Ayrshire Club Meeting Highlights Progress in Dairy Success

The article profiles dairy farmer Rich of Sagadahoc, his Ayrshire herd including Red Flash from Lewiston, and ties to notable ancestors May Mischief and Yellow Kate's Exchange. It notes Rich and his father advancing Modern labor saving methods, six acres of beans for market, and a popular, picturesque farm drawing visitors eager to see high bred cattle.

Dr. Ness Red Flash J. B. Hodgkins Lewiston Sagadahoc Ayrshire

Bath Woman Margaret McMann Dies After Long Illness

Margaret Gilbert McMann 28 died in Hebron after five years of illness. Born in Bath June 5, 1903 she lived here until moving to Hebron five years ago. She worked as a bookkeeper and stenographer at Liberty Bottling Co and graduated from Morse High School. She leaves three brothers William Roxbury Mass Earl Dorchester Mass Herbert Bath and two sisters Nellie Libby Lewiston and Diantha McDonough Bath. The body was taken to Diantha McDonough’s home at 789 Middle Street. Funeral will be Friday at 8 AM in St Mary’s Church.

Margaret Gilbert McMann Hebron Miss McMann City Thomas and Hattie Gilbert McMann Liberty Bottling Co Morse High School William Roxbury Mass Earl Dorchester Herbert Nellie Libby Lewiston Diantha MccDonough

Dennis D. Clark Dies After Stroke at 68

Dennis D. Clark, 68, a Bath wood dealer for 30 years with M. G. Shaw Co., died Sunday after a stroke. Born in Mayfield, he lived in Bath 48 years and left his wife, a daughter Mrs. W. Dayton Hill of Bath, two grandchildren, two sisters, a brother, and other relatives. Funeral Thursday at 2 pm at 617 Washington St., Oak Grove Cemetery.

Dennis D. Clark Mr. Clark Mayfield Thomas Clark Bath M. G. Shaw Co Universalist Church W. Dayton Hill William D. Hill, Jr Audrey Hill Mary Potter Eli Buck William T. Clark Greenville Washington Street Oak Grove

Funeral for Mrs Mary B Norton at Union Street Home

The funeral for Mrs Mary B Norton widow of Dr Frederick G L Norton who was drowned Tuesday night at Sebasco was held Friday afternoon at her home 89 Union street Rev George B Wolstenholme of People's Baptist church officiated The bearers were Edward Hogan Thurlow Pinkham Edward Vigne and Charles Gauvin Burial followed at Oak Grove.

Mary B. Norton Frederick GL. Norton Sebasco Union Street George B. Wolstenholme People’s Baptist Church Edward Hogan Thurlow Pinkham Edward Vigne Charles Gauvin Oak Grove

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Bay Point L. F Lawrence B. Greenwood R. F Jones Middletown Conn Brunswick Lillian Upham Rachel Belfast Sours Point Terom M. C. ‘Murch William Wilson Fenton Moore Flora B. Leighton Columbia Falls Charles H. Clark Leslie Camden Del Carl Percy New England Lieber Duffett Lieber Percy Harold Cushman Marblehead E. Morahan Miss Wheeler Baltimore, Md Joseph Brazier Ruth Skillings Skillings Camp Priscilla Magoun Alden Smith Syl Vester Cushman Harry Berry James Richards Freeman H. Merritt W. W. White Robert White W. G. Jefferson Woodfords Harry Gilmore Howard Bowker South Gardiner Bowker C. McNamarah Everett Leavitt Woburn Frank Leavitt J. Rodney Wyman J. Rodney Wyman, Jr William Perry J. D. Rogers Gordon Preble Charles Erma Farrar Lucinda Sprague Ruth Mary E. A. Farrar Guy Pyle Sebaco Dorothy Frank Helen Mary Collyer Janet Betty Bevan Mary Sprague Raymond Litz West Somerville Will Arcade Arena Newbery Stores Norway Mephryk Co Norway Try & Boule Maine State Hand Engine League Maine Ayrshire Club Meeting Margaret G. M'Mann Ilness CF. O. B Detroit Ford Ford Motor Company
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