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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1935

Page

5

Bath visitors and Brunswick figures linked by shared pasts

Rev and Mrs Benjamin Willmott of Leominster visited Bath on return from New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. Mrs Willmott’s sister Mrs Mary Upton was called on at 800 High street. Also noted are a paralytic stroke to Mrs Josephine Clement and Orrin Donnell’s Bath visit recalling Brunswick baseball days and Bowdoin ties. Mr and Mrs George E Thompson of Brunswick lease a Boothbay Harbor cottage with daughter Ruth and sons Earl Harold and Donald.

Benjamin Willmott Leominster Mass Wilmott Pilgrim Congregational Church Bath New Brunswick Nova Scotia City Josephine Clement Nicholas £. Michalas High Street Orrin Donnell San Antonio Texas William A. Falr Brunswick Donnell Bowdoin Mr. Fall Boothbay Harbor George Nevens Brunswick High School

Miss Frances Evans Leaves for Turner After Pop ham Beach Stay

Miss Frances Evans departed Friday for Turner after a ten day visit at Popham Beach as a guest of Miss June Donnell. Evans, residing in Tientsin China, attends Oberlin College in Oberlin Ohio.

Frances Evans Turner Popham Beach June Donnell Miss Evans Tientsin China Oberlin College Oberlin, O

Paine Family Visits Parents in August

Mrs. Robert T. Paine and her two children Robert and Barbara recently arrived to spend August with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred D. Hill of High Street.

Robert T. Paine Robert Barbara Fred D. Hill High Street

Mrs Edward J Lee Jr Ends Duties at Senter's Ine

Mrs Edward J Lee Jr of Milan street concluded duties at Senter's in Ine last Saturday.

Edward J. Lee, Jr Milan Street Senter’s Ine

Miller Family Returns to Providence After Visit

Mr and Mrs Maurice Miller and son James returned to Providence Rhode Island Sunday after spending several weeks at Mrs Miller s former Grove street home.

Maurice Miller James Providence

Worrey Family Visits Framingham From New Hampshire

Mr and Mrs Eugene Worrey of Framingham Mass arrive with daughter Virginia and sons Stanley and Eugene Jr to visit his parents at 1207 Washington Street coming from Bristol NH where they stayed at Bungalow Village Rev Joseph O Purdue of the Winter Street church and five Troop 55 Boy Scouts left Friday to motor for Cadillac Mountain They plan to stay Friday night at a Scout cabin in Southwest Harbor and return to Bath The Scouts are Robert Minott Richard Minott Dwight Pierce Jr Russell Haskell and John Lowery

Eugene Worrey Framingham Mass Virginia Stanley Eugene, Jr Herbert E. Worrey Washington Street Bristol N H Bungalow Village Joseph O. Purdue Winter Street Church Troop 55 Boy Scouts of America Cadillac Mountain Southwest Harbor Bath Robert and Richard Minott Dwight Pierce, Jr Ruswell Haskell John Lowery

Luncheon and Bridge Honors Held for Alice Lippincott

Mrs E Everett Pierce hosted a Thursday luncheon and contract bridge at Stepping Stones for her sister Miss Alice Lippincott of Woodbury New Jersey. Six tables competed with prizes awarded to Mrs Seth Mullin first Miss Helen Downing second Mrs Frank Nichols third and Mrs Eben Marston consolation. Out of town guest Miss Mary P Hill of Topsham attended.

E. Everett Pierce Alice Lippincott Woodbury N. J Seth S. Mullin Helen V. Downing Frank B. Nichols Eben J. Marston Mary P. Hill Topsham

Walker Family Returns From Visit to New Jersey

Mr and Mrs Irving Walker came back Friday to their Bogota New Jersey home after a 12 day visit with Mrs Walkers father Herbert L Hopkins 29 Spring Street her two sisters Mrs Lissa Dearborn and Mrs Harold B Wing and her brothers George J and Donald B Hopkins Mrs Emily Hyde Stewart daughter of the late Hon Charles E Hyde of Bath who had been visiting Miss Ruth Thompson of Brunswick at Boothbay Harbor and Miss Mary Watson of Middle Street joined them on the trip home to New Jersey.

Irving Walker Bogota N. J Walker Herbert L. Hopkins Spring Street Lissa Dearborn Harold B. Wing George J Donald B. Hopkins Emily Hyde Stewart Charles E. Hyde Bath Ruth Thompson Brunswick Boothbay Harbor Mary Watson Middle Street Mrs. Walker New Jersey

Miss Elizabeth Sullivan Returns Home After Operation

Miss Elizabeth Sullivan daughter of Mrs Annie E Sullivan of 22 Liberty Street has returned home from Bath Memorial hospital two weeks after an operation. Sullivan graduated from Morse high school in 1934.

Elizabeth Sullivan Annie E. Sullivan Liberty Street Bath Memorial Hospital Miss Sullivan Morse High School

Mrs Norsworthy Family Tops Weekend Visit and Cards

Mrs Leonard D Norsworthy and her children Folsom and Elizabeth traveled from Washington DC to stay with Rev Omar W Folsom and MissElsie Folsom. A South End PTA card party on Washington Street hosted 12 tables to benefit the Winnegance swimming pool with refreshments and prizes for high scores at each table.

South End P. T. A Washington Street Winnegance W. H. Small John Hunt

Informal Tea Honoring Prof Ralph Thompson Guest

Wesley Lemont hosted an informal tea Thursday afternoon at 18 School Street in honor of his guest Prof Ralph Thompson from Manchester New Hampshire. Attending were Adjutant and Mrs E J Tripp and their children Ruth and John, Mr and Mrs Henry Berkhout of Buffalo New York, and Mr and Mrs George McLean.

Wesley Lemont School Street Ralph Thompson Manchester N.H E. J. Tripp Salvation Army Corps Ruth John Henry Berkhout Buffalo N. Y George McLean

Miss Betty Fuller Returns from New York Trip

Miss Betty Fuller came back Thursday to New York after spending two weeks with her classmate Miss Mary Alice Burnham Puller. They were met in Boston and joined on a trip to Connecticut where they viewed sights and events.

Betty Fuller N. Y Mary Alice Burnham Puller Bos Puller Conn

Local News and Socials From Town Events

Mr and Mrs Howard Rogers recent moved to 41 Milan street were surprised at a house warming hosted by friends. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Frank Reinochl Mr and Mrs Donald Greene Mrs Arthur Gilmore and others. William Tanguay and son visit Mrs Arthur W Tanguay in Bath. A daughter weighing nine and a half pounds was born to Mr and Mrs Donald M Petrie of Wisconsin. Stella Brown departs Senter's beauty salon with a farewell birthday party hosted by Camille St Pierre and colleagues at her home.

Howard Rogers Milan Street Frank Reinochl Donald Greene Arthur Gilmore Lancelot Cooper Samuel Morse Clarence Fullerton Bath Memorial Hospital Donald M Petrie, Wiscasset Stella Brown Senter’s Brunswick Camille St. Pierre Miss St. Pierre Brown

Norwalk Woman Visits Niece in City

Mrs. Lillian Haynes of Norwalk Connecticut arrived in the city for a visit with her niece Mrs. William Crowley residing on Union Street.

Lillian Haynes Norwalk Conn City William Crowley Union 'Trect

Mrs True and daughter visit relatives on Cape Cod

Mrs Edward D True and daughter Sallie Joan have been visiting Mr and Mrs Edward D True of Washington sirset. They left Wednesday last week for Cape Cod to write relatives for a few weeks before returning to New York. Mr True had been transferred from Troy Ohio.

Edward D. True Sallie Joan Mr. True Washington Cape Cod New York Truce Troy Ohio

Lincolns Visit Popham Beach Guests Of Mrs Donnell

Col and Mrs F W Lincoln of Washington DC arrived Friday to spend the weekend as guests of Mrs Charles J Donnell at Popham Beach. They were accompanied by their daughter Miss Virginia Lincoln a senior at Wellesley College.

F. W. Lincoln Washington, D. C Charles J. Donnell Popham Beach Col. Lincoln United States Army Virginia Lincoln Wellesley College

Garden Patch Hosts Many Visitors at Worrey Home

The Garden Patch at 1207 Washington Street hosted guests including Mr. and Mrs. Charles A Suedeho of Dunellin NJ and Miss Penella Langenan of New York City. Other attendees ranged from Miss Ethel Curran of Westboro MA to Mrs. Whitman of Somerville MA and several residents from RI and NY.

Washington Street Herbert J E. Worrey Charles A. Suedeho Dunellin N. J Bruce H. Rittenburger Dunkirk N. Y John Goffin Niagara Falls Miss Watson Edward Langenan Penella Langenan New York City Ethel Curran Westboro Mass Myers Roxbury Robert Daly Lexington George Houser Yonkers Whitman Somerville Frederick Blackley Washington, D. C Frank Goffin Pawtucket R. I C. A. Bernie Nellie J. Bernie Ida L. Bernie Robert Grassier Quincy Edna D. Rice Marjorie Cummings Topsham Keene Mattie Oliver Beatrice Black Bath

Ferrell Family Visits New Castle Authors Charleston Ties

Comdr. and Mrs. Robert W. Ferrell with two daughters from Charleston, S C, arrived to spend weeks with her parents Mr and Mrs Edmund C Tarbell of New Castle NH. Ferrell recently moved to Charleston after three years as Superintending Constructor U S N at Bath Iron Works. Mr and Mrs Earl Eastman and daughter Julia of Reading MA arrived to visit Mr and Mrs Scott Ward at Hardings.

Robert W. Ferrell Charleston S. C Edmund C. Tarbell New Castle N. H Comdr. Ferrell Bath Iron Works Earl Eastman Julia Reading Mass Mr. Eastman Mrs Scott Ward Hardings

Dearborn Couple Visits Pinsons in Washington Street

Mr and Mrs Frank Scotten of Dearborn Michigan arrived Tuesday evening for a two week visit with Mr and Mrs Edwin Pinson of 81 Washington Street. Mr Scotten, a mechanical engineer, works for the Great Lakes Engineering Works of Detroit.

Frank Scotten Dearborn, Mich Edwin Pinson Washington Street Scotten Great Lakes Engineering Works Detroit

Pinson Family Returns After Visit in Corliss and Washington Streets

Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Pinson Jr and son Edwin III of Skowhegan returned Thursday evening after a several day visit with Mrs Pinsons parents Mr and Mrs Charles Soule on Corliss street and with Mr and Mrs Edwin Pinson on Washington street.

Edwin Pinson, Jr Edwin 3Rd Skowhegan

Local visitors join Ward family weekend in Hardings

Miss Violet Marks and Mr and Mrs Er nest Ward with son Robert of Augusta arrived Saturday to spend the weekend with Mr and Mrs Scott Ward in Hardings. Miss Irma Gilman a Bath native teaching in Waverly Mass tours the West visiting New Mexico and California and Yellowstone Park on return. Chester Colby chief engineer aboard the Hugh Chisholm yacht Aras cruising Norwegian Swedish waters writes of witnessing the King's Water Jubilee.

Violet Marks Ernest Ward Robert Augusta Scott Ward Hardings Irma Gilman Waverly Mass New Mexico California Yellowstone Park Chester Colby Hugh Chisholm Aras Weeks Street

Elizabeth McGrath Completes Summer School Study

Miss Elizabeth McGrath finished studies at the Parmington Summer School and returned to Bath on Friday.

Elizabeth McGrath Parmington Bath

Island visitors and local luncheon chapter

Mr and Mrs Winfield Ham plan to return from Islesford after four months at the summer cottage near Bar Harbor. Mr and Mrs Harold Grimmer of Lewiston visit Mrs Grimmer, formerly Miss Mabel Nelson, at Washington Street. Mrs Guy Crosby and others motored to Saco Thursday for a luncheon.

Winfield Ham Islesford Bar Harbor Harold Grimmer Lewiston Charles Nelson Washington Street Grimmer Mabel Nelson Guy Crosby Ernest Davis George Merrill Thomas Pankhurst Clarence Merrill Saco

Powers Dalton engagement noted in Brunswick

Dr and Mrs Maxwell Powers of Middle Street announce the engagement of their daughter Ruth A Powers to Clarence W Dalton of Brunswick. Ruth Powers studied art at Morse High and the Vesper George School of Design in Boston. Dalton is son of Mr and Mrs Coleman Dalton of Brunswick and a Brunswick High School graduate. The wedding is planned for Fall.

Maxwell Powers Middle Street Ruth A. Powers Clarence W. Dalton Brunswick Miss Powers Morse High School Vesper George School of Design Boston Mr. Dalton Coleman Dalton Brunswick High School

Visitors listed at local homes and travels

Mrs John McInnes returned Thursday to her home on Washington street after a week at Southpars with Mrs Mark W Sewall. Stillman Shaw and daughter Gene of Windsor Conn, Mrs Mildred Caswell New York artist, and Mr and Mrs Henry H Church Taunton Mass are guests of Mr and Mrs Charles T Jackson 648 Middle street. Mr and Mrs Church will pass the remainder of the month at the Jackson home.

John McInnes Washington Street Southpars Mark W. Sewall Missionary Society of Corliss Street Ida Purington Middle Street

Miss Jean Ogden Visits Bath From New York

Miss Jean Ogden of New York and her mother and two sisters are spending a few weeks at their summer home at Douglas Hill and recently called on friends in Bath. Ogden formerly taught at Morse High School and now holds a secretarial position with the Columbia Broadcasting Co.

Jean Ogden New York Douglas Hill Bath Ogden Morse High School Columbia Broadcasting Co

Bowdoinham couple greet guests on first visit in over a year

Friends of Mr. and Mrs. Frank K. Jack of Bowdoinham give them a hearty greeting on their first town visit in more than a year. The former Bowdoinham postmaster, once with the customs department, suffered a illness in June 1934 and stayed in Gardiner hospital for months. He is much improved and uses a cane to assist walking.

Frank K. Jack Bowdoinham Customs Department Gardiner Hospital

Stewart Family Visiting In Maine And Bath

Mrs Edward J Stewart Jr of Needham Massachusetts is visiting Mrs Charles Curtis on Center Street for a few days. Mr and Mrs Stewart have been with his mother at Kennebec Point and daughter Molly Stewart has stayed there for weeks. Mrs Stewart was formerly Sallie Hodgkins of Bath.

Edward J. Stewart, Jr Needham, Mass Charles Curtis Center Street Stewart Edward J. Stewart Kennebec Point Molly Stewart Sallie Hodgkins Bath

Fourth Birthday Party for Wallace S. Jones Jr.

Wallace S. Jones Jr. at 115 Dummer Street entertained 11 friends for a fourth birthday with a merry afternoon and many gifts. Attendees included John Wishart Rodney Wright Beverly White Nancy Hudson Barbara Hudson Ruth Harriman Claire McKay Jean McKay Dorothy Mitchell and Josephine Jones.

Wallace S. Jones, Jr Dummer Street John Wishart Rodney Wright Beverly White Nancy Barbara Hudson Ruth Harriman Claire Jean McKay Dorothy Mitchell Josephine Jones

Local visitors return from trips to relatives in surrounding towns

Miss Dorothy Crooker, employed in Boston, arrives to spend two weeks with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Herman Crooker of High street. Oscar Trott, employed in the Charlestown Navy Yard, Boston, has returned after a few days visit with Raymond Clark of upper Washington. Miss Lydia Atwood, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Atwood of Washington street, returns from a week in Quincy as guest of her brother and sister in law Mr. and Mrs. Reginald Atwood.

Dorothy Crooker Boston Mrs Herman Crooker High Street Oscar Trott Charlestown Navy Yard Raymond Clark Upper Washington Street Lydia Atwood John Atwood Washington Street Quincy Mass Reginald Atwood Francis Ryan Raymond and Francis Lowell, Mass Edward Vigne Upper High Street

Student nurse Barbara Norton resumes duties in Boston

Miss Barbara Norton, a student nurse at the Deaconess hospital in Boston, returned to duties last week after a three week vacation spent with her parents Mr and Mrs Arthur C Norton of High street and with her uncle Elmer Larrabee in Norwich Connecticut.

Barbara Norton Deaconess Hospital Boston Arthur C. Norton High Street Elmer Larrabee Norwich Conn

Cleveland Man Ends Visit at Pemberton Hollingsheads

James Given of Cleveland left Friday after a visit at the Summer home of his aunt Mrs. Lyman B. Hollingshead in Pemberton New Jersey. He was accompanied to Pemberton by Mrs. Hollingshead and family and friends who will spend several days at the Hollingshead residence. Dr Hollingshead will join his family for the annual vacation on their return.

James Given Cleveland, O Lyman B. Hollingshead Pemberton N. J Upper Washington Street

Mrs Weston P Holman Undergoes Throat Operation

Mrs Weston P Holman wife of the former Beacon Street Methodist pastor now of Camden and member of Les Camarades Musicaux underwent a throat survival operation at Deaconess hospital in Boston on Wednesday of last week.

Weston P. Holman Beacon Street Methodist Church Camden Les Camarades Musicaux Deaconess Hospital Boston

Mrs Wallace and sister return from Swans Island visit

Mrs George Wallace of Somerset place and Mrs Olive Walker of Rockland returned to Mrs Wallace’s home after spending two weeks as guests of their father on Swans Island. Mrs Walker will stay another week with her sister.

George Wallace Somerset Place Olive Walker Rockland

Stratford Party Arrives For Two Week Outing At Olsen Head

Mrs. Conrad Olsen and daughters Thelma and Hazel of Stratford Connecticut arrive with guests Miss Mabel Wing from Bridgeport and Miss Katherine Horahan from Stratford for a two week outing at the Olsen estate head.

Conrad Olsen Thelma and Hazel Stratford, Conn Mabel Wing Bridgeport, Conn Katherine Horahan Olsen A

Percy Family Vacation at Popham Beach Cottage

Dr and Mrs D Thomas Percy of Arlington Mass with their son Minot Percy and Mrs Percy with their four children of Dedham Mass arrived last week to spend two weeks at their cottage at Popham Beach.

D. Thomas Percy Arlington Mass Minot Percy Percy Dedham Mass Popham Beach

Genesta Sewing Circle Attends Five Islands Summer Party

On August 7 Mr. and Mrs. Dora L. Howard hosted Genesta Sewing Circle and friends at their Five Islands summer home. Guests traveled by Blue Bird bus and cars. Activities included sailing, fishing, swimming, cards, and walks with a noon picnic and hot coffee. Notable attendees named include Mrs. George Rogers, Mrs. Benjamin Suvage, Miss Annie Cox, Mrs. Paul Bagdikian, Anita and Paul Jr., and many others from Augusta and area.

George Rogers Benjamin Siuvage Wallace Atwood Clyde Lake Charles Carr Annie Hall Harold’ Hall Wilson Lewis Sanborn Thomas F. Perkins Ruby Curtis Harry Rodick Annie Cox Fred Fuller Paul Bagdikian Anita Paul, Jr Emma Ehlers Luther Thompson George Merrill William Congdon Wilbur Oliver Arthur Oliver William Craft Milton Douglas Helen Wishart Frank H. Reinoehl Horace Ward Leonard Munsey Sarah Pinkham Augusta

Ray Reid Named New England Representative for Dreier Hotels

Ray Reid of Seguinland has been appointed New England representative for the Dreier Hotels in New York City, with an office at 120 Boylston Street in Boston. Reid has years of experience with top New York hotels, and the Dreier Hotels operate the Plymouth, President, Capitol, and Cadillac in New York City.

Ray Reid Walter E. Reid Seguinland New England Dreier Hotels New York City Boylston Street Boston Mr. Reid New York Plymouth Capitol Cadillac

Visits and travel notes among New England and Florida social set

Miss Stella Corliss of Orlando visits cousin Miss Gertrude Greenleaf on Washington street. Mr. and Mrs. Philip Jones of Shelton pass Thursday with her brother William S. Newell and Mrs. Newell on Washington street. Mrs. George B. Gow of Somerville is called home by the illness of her mother Mrs. Fiorenzo Robinson at 1149 Washington. Mrs. Rupert H. Baxter and Mrs. Harry W. Tucker with Miss Clare Coombs leave Thursday for the White mountains, return Friday.

Stella Corliss Orlando, Fla Gertrude Greenleaf Washington Street Philip Jones Shelton, Conn William S. Newell Mrs. Newell George B. Gow Somerville Mass Fiorenzo Robinson Rupert H. Baxter Harry W. Tucker Clarence W. Morse Clare Coombs White Mountains

Farrars’ Bath Visit Marred by Car Theft and Vandalism

The Farrar family from Minneapolis and Dorothy Farrar, visiting relatives in Lawrence, Massachusetts, returned to a wrecked car with windows removed and door handles torn off. Luggage was stolen after the vehicle was parked at the Madden residence in Mechanic Street. Mr. Farrar is a cousin of opera star Geraldine Farrar.

Guy Farrar Dorothy Farrar Minneapolis Minn Canada New England Mr. Farrar Geraldine Farrar

Visiting Bates relatives in Springfield

Mr. and Mrs. Walter Gewinner of Springfield Massachusetts are visiting Mrs. Gewinner previously Miss Rosina Bates formerly Bates.

Walter Gewinner Springfield, Mass John L. Bates Andrews Road Gewinner Rosina Bates

Kennebunkport Golf Tournament Attracts Sewall Family

Mrs. Milton S. Kimball and two children Mary and John with Augustus Ingwerson of Augusta visit Mrs. Frederick H. Kimball in High Street. Marshall Sewall of New York joins his mother Mrs. Frank L. Sewall and sister Miss Nancy Sewall at Kennebunkport where Mr. Sewall participates in the local golf tournament.

Milton S. Kimball Mary John Augustus Ingwerson Augusta Frederick H. Kimball High Street Marshall Sewall New York Frank L. Sewall Nancy Sewall Kennebunkport Sewall

Family Visit Ties Canadian, Maine Kin

Mr and Mrs Herbert A Brawn and son Herbert Jr of Beauharnois Quebec visit his parents Mr and Mrs Arthur W Brawn in West Bath and her parents Mr and Mrs John L Bates on Andrews road in this city.

Herbert A. Brawn Herbert, Jr Beauharnois Quebec Arthur W. Brawn West Bath John L. Bates Andrews Road This City

Lakewood trip to see Cornelia Otis Skinner sketches

Mrs. William S. Newell Miss Mary Newell Mrs. Charles H. Cahill and Mrs. Byron F. Barker motored to Lakewood Thursday to attend the afternoon performance of Cornelia Otis Skinner in character sketches and impersonations.

William S. Newell Mary Newell Charles H. Cahill Lakewood Cornelia Otis Skinner

Lakewood Social Update Names Miss Rogers in Spotlight

Miss Nancy Sewall visits Miss Mary Rogers at Lakewood as Rogers links to an important Lakewood Players role last week. Sewall is introduced as the daughter of Mrs. Frank L. Sewall.

Nancy Sewall Frank L. Sewall Mary Rogers Lakewood

Safford Family at Sunny Crest Cottage on New Meadows

Mr and Mrs Harold Safford Jr and daughter Margaret spend the remainder of summer with the Saffords at Sunny Crest cottage on the New Meadows Rockhaven. Mrs Percival Safford of Rochester NH visited Beatrice Black Grove street. Hodson Wilton Woolen master mechanic and family visited sister Mrs Winslow Middle street. Edith Botzin of Boston visits Sylvia Kutz Cobb road. Mrs Duer Breck of New York and Small Point visits Anne Kimball Lincoln. Annabel Stearns of Chestnut street returns home after two weeks guest of cousin Gen.

Harold Safford, Jr Margaret Fletcher Harford Richard Mrs Harold Safford Sunny Crest Rockhaven New Meadows Percival Safford Rochester N. H Beatrice Black Grove Street M. Hodson Wilton Woolen Co Wilton J. S. Winslow Winslow Middle Street Edith Botzin Boston Sylvia Kutz Max Kutz Cobb Road Duer D. Breck New York Small Point Anne Kimball Lincoln Street

Weekend guests return from Moosehead Lake camp

Mr. and Mrs. Leon Pennell and son Leon Jr of High street and Arthur B. Stearns of Chestnut street returned after visiting Moosehead Lake as guests of General H. A. Shaw at Camp Nolangamoik.

Leon Pennell Leon, Jr High Street Arthur B. Stearns Chestnut Street Moosehead Lake H. A. Shaw Camp Nolangamoik

Engagement Tea At Powers Home Announces Dalton Seat

Miss Ruth Powers hosted a four to six engagement tea at her parents Dr and Mrs Maxwell Powers Middle Street with about 50 guests. The betrothal of Miss Powers to Clarence W Dalton of Brunswick was announced Friday. Miriam Doble and Louise Calderwood poured. Briarcliffe rose and baby's breath centerpiece carried pink double hearts with the names. Out of town guests included Betty Barnhill Miami Fla Virginia Lincoln Washington DC Leonice Blandy Barbara Blandy Worcester MA Mary A Hare Germantown Pa Dorothy Mattson Newton MA.

Ruth Powers Maxwell Powers Middle Street Miss Powers Clarence W. Dalton Brunswick Miriam Doble Louise Calderwood Briarcliffe Rose Baby Betty Barnhill Miami, Fla Virginia Lincoln Washington, D. C Leonice Barbara Blandy Worcester Mass Mary A. Hare Germantown Dorothy Betty Mattson Newton, Mass

Mrs. Dorothy Sheldon Becomes Mrs. Short Again

Mrs. Dorothy Sheldon of Bath New York and Columbus Ohio becomes Mrs. Harry Short after marriage. she visits her parents Mr and Mrs William H Sheldon at 531 High Street before returning to Goshen New York for horse racing events with Mr Short, owner and driver, then to Columbus.

Harry Short Columbus, O Dorothy Sheldon Bath William H. Sheldon High Street Goshen N. Y Short Rockingham Park Columbus

Crosby Son Returns From East Brunswick To New York

Donald H. Crosby son of Mr and Mrs Guy H Crosby of Crosby's Inn East Brunswick returns to New York Tuesday after visiting his parents He works as a sound technician in New York recently completed sound effects for the Maxie Baer radio show and helped with Frank Buck's Wild Cargo He expects continued work on another talkie with Buck's associate in wildlife themes

Donald H. Crosby Guy H. Crosby Crosby's Inn East Brunswick New York City Mr. Crosby New York Maxie Baer Frank Buck

Social Week End Revelries Across Coastal Towns

Dr and Mrs Donald F Preble of 167 Court Street spent the weekend at Bar Harbor. Mrs Clarence W Morse and Miss Clare M Coombs visited Southport as guests of Mrs Mark W Sewall. Mr and Mrs Henry O Trowbridgs of 13 Andrews Road spent the weekend at Old Orchard Beach staying at the Brunswick Hotel.

Donald F. Preble Court Street Bar Harbor Clarence W. Morse Clare M. Coombs Southport Mark W. Sewall Henry O. Trowbridgs Andrews Road Old Orchard Beach Brunswik Hotel J. E. Haggett Clifton Morong Popham Beach

Notable Bath Area Social and Sporting Weekend Roundup

Master Stanley Cressey heads to Camp William Hinds at Panther Pond for the season. Visitors include Edward Bridgham Jr and George Sarkis at Squirrel Island tennis courts. Local residents travel for visits, trips, and family gatherings across Bath and nearby towns.

Stanley Cressey Trceep 52 William Hinds Panther Pond Edward W. Bridgham, Jr George Sarkis Squirrel Island

Langs announce marriage of Beatrice Smith Lang to Harold Purrington

Cards report the marriage of Beatrice Smith Lang, daughter of Mr and Mrs George S Lang, to Harold Arthur Purrington on Saturday August 10 at Newburyport Massachusetts. Friends of Henry C Wright at Eaton's ranch Wolf Wyoming received cards describing scenery and a splendid ranch with about 100 guests he is traveling with daily.

George S. Lang Beatrice Smith Lang Harold Arthur Purrington Newburyport Mass Henry C. Wright Eaton's Wolf Wyoming

Boston visitors attend two Red Sox Senators games at Fenway

Herbert Henderson and William Gove were Boston visitors Sunday attending two games between the Boston Red Sox and the Washington Senators at Fenway Park. Others from Bath at the games were Martin Powers, Samuel Povich and Orvis Bonney of East Brunswick.

Herbert Henderson William Gove Boston Boston Red Sox Washington Senators Fenway Park Bath Martin Powers Samuel Povich Orvis Bonney East Brunswick

Baxter and Stiness Guests In Bath Summer Visit

Honorable Rupert H. Baxter and Honorable C. Stiness of Providence Rhode Island are spending the summer in Bath with Mrs. Stiness at the Higgins home on North street. Mrs. Byron I Barker left Monday noon for the White Mountains and will spend the night at the Tip Top House Mount Washington.

Rupert H. Baxter C. Stiness Providence R. I Bath

Essex Man In Hartford Hospital After Auto Accident

Robert Bradeen son of Dr and Mrs Frederick Bradeen of Essex Conn remains in Hartford hospital after an automobile accident as a passenger suffering a concussion of the brain. His condition Monday was favorable following the seven o clock incident near Essex on High Street.

Robert Bradeen Frederick Bradeen Essex

Picnic for Philathea class on Corliss Street church grounds

Ten members of the Philathea class at the Corliss Street church attended the annual picnic and weinie roast on Saturday. A. Plant was guest of honor with Velma Cornish and several Mrs. names among the travelers. other attendees included Mrs. Stephen Bracey, Mrs. Murray Bridges, Mrs. Arthur Berry, Mrs. Seth Snipe, Mrs. Walter James, Mrs. Ralph Lewis, Mrs. Lula Herbert, Mrs. Bernice Achorn, and Mrs. Chester A. Plant.

Philathea Corliss Street Chester Ae . A. Plant Velma Cornish Stephen Bracey Murray Bridges Arthur Berry Seth Snipe Walter James Ralph Lewis Lula Herbert Bernice Achorn Chester A. Plant

Melzard Family Weekend Visit at York Beach

Mr and Mrs George Melzard and daughter Eunice and Mrs Bertha Rogers of Court street spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Eugene Colerman at Cameleddick light York Beach. Miss Eunice Melzard will remain with Mr and Mrs Coleman for several weeks. Miss Melzards grandmother Mrs Mary Ingham is spending the summer with Mr and Mrs Goleman.

George Melzard Eunice Bertha Rogers Court Street Eugene Colerman Cameleddick Light York Beach Miss Eunice Melzard Coleman Miss Melzard Mary Ingham Goleman

Munargo Captain Goodman Visits Old Friends Amid Reunion Plan

Cant rt F. Goodman of the Munargo returns to New York after a Monae visit from Ocean Park to see sister Miss Jane A. Goodman at 741 Middle Street. He expects to attend Morse High School class 25th reunion next year and is noted for athletic prowess. Mrs Sturtevant and Mrs Shea attend Amherst lecturers conference with John Carter of Woolwich grange.

Rt F. Goodman Munson Line New Florida West Indies Goodman Monae Ocean Park Jane A. Goodman Middle Street New York Capt. Goodman Honest Goodman Oak Ondcoln Ee High School Capt Goodmen Ir Morse High School Fred Sturtevant West Bath Grange Maurice Shea John Carter Woolwich Grange Amherst Mass

Mrs McClure and daughter Return From Canadian Visit

Mrs J Horace McClure and her daughter Miss Mary MacClure returned Tuesday from Presque Isle where they visited Mrs McClure's parents Mr and Mrs Howard B Everett. They also traveled to New Brunswick in Canada.

J. Horace McClure Mary MacClure Presque Isle

Local family weekend visits and alumni notes

Mr and Mrs Irving Wright and family returned from Kittery where they stayed with relatives Mr and Mrs E J Stickney. Miss Anne Brookings, formerly of Woolwich and Morse High School, spoke at Nequasset Methodist church and described her teaching in Natal South Africa. Mrs Everett Burt and sons visited her parents on Dummer Street. J Frank Hunt family vacationed at Brighams Cove. Clarence Seavey of Engine 4 left for a two week vacation in St John New Brunswick.

Irving Wright Mildred Irving and Linwood Washington Street Kittery Mr. Wright E. J. Stickney Anne Brookings Nequasset Methodist Church Woolwich Morse High School Bates College Spellman Institute Georgia Natal South Africa Inanda Morse Clarence Seavey St. John N. B

Mitchells of Milan Attend Portland Wedding

Mr and Mrs Whitman Mitchell of Milan Street visited Portland where they were guests of Mr and Mrs Charles Mitchell of Bram hall Street. They attended the wedding of Louise Marion Mitchell of Portland and Byron Wright of Champlain New York. The bride works at Canal National Bank and the groom works for Davey Tree Expert Co. They will reside in Bar Harbor for the rest of the summer and fall.

Whitman Mitchell Milan Street Portland Mr. Mitchell Charles Mitchell Bramhall Street Louise Marion Mitchell Byron Wright Champlain N. Y Canal National Bank Davey Tree Expert Co Wright Bar Harbor

Local Social Roundup Notes Weekend Visits and Travel

Mr and Mrs R F Hill visited Moose Pond with friends while Mrs Earnest Rice and Mrs Lee Abbott left to spend two weeks at Alton Bay N H. Mr and Mrs J E Haggett spent the weekend at Popham Beach. Mr and Mrs Martin Watrous arrived from Boston and New York and settled at Sedgemere their summer home on the New Meadows. Mrs Lottie Eaton Card went to Watertown Mass to visit the Spechts and returned with them.

R. F. Hill Lincoln Street Moose Pond Earnest Rice Lee Abbott Alton Bay N. H Martin Watrous Boston New York Sedgemere New Meadows Atkins Washington Street Bath

Roderick Family Returns From New York Visit

Mr and Mrs Maurice Roderick and their children Maurice Jane and Donald of Jackson Heights New York have returned from a two week visit with Mrs Rodericks parents Mr and Mrs Carl Meister of Washington Street They were joined by Mrs Rodericks sister Mrs Alton King of Brunswick Road who will stay for a few weeks.

Maurice Roderick Maurice Jane Donald Jackson Heights N. Y Roderick Carl E. Meister Washington Street

Tribute to Gov Brann by Maine pastor at Kiwanis

The Rev J Clarence Leckemby of Pittsfield Baptist church praised Governor Louis J Brann as Maine’s top booster of recreational and industrial ventures in a talk before the Augusta Kiwanis club. He said Brann was the first public figure nationwide to publicly support the U S Constitution when it faced attack.

Louis J. Brann Maine J. Clarence Leckemby Pittsfield

Cod lands big catch at down river resort

Henry Patrick of Camp Ellis caught the largest cod in years at the down river resort near the Saco river mouth. Biddeford residents who witnessed the 89 inch monster claimed it may be the paternal head of the cod family in Saco bay. The fish was hooked near the dredger operating at the river mouth, shocking the dredger crew.

Henry Patrick Camp Ellis Biddeford Saco Bay Saco River

City News and Upcoming Events in Bath and Nearby

The Maine Industrial Accident Commission plans a meeting August 15 in Bath in the city hall. Bath Country Club prepares a Mid-Summer show with two big prize shipments and a Balmy Days excursion for Friday night. Voter lists for the September referendum are handed to City Clerk Gilmore Pri day with ward changes noted. The Registration board runs August 28 to September 4, excluding Labor Day. Mrs. Gardiner hosts a Woolwich Red Cross garden party August 16 at Phips Point. Memorial hospital trustees set a Visitors day date. Boothbay hotels report their strongest summer in years with many guests turned away.

Bath Country Club Times Company Maine Bath Boothbay Islands Gilmore Priday Board of Registration Wm. Tudor Gardiner Phips Point Woolwich Red Cross Woolwich

Bath residents hitchhike to Boston and back in day trip

William Gove and Herbert Henderson walked from Bath to Boston reaching the Hub at 1 pm to attend a Red Sox and Senators double header, then returned by 11 pm with help from friendly motorists.

Boston William Gove Herbert Henderson Bath Red Sox Washington Senators

Mayor Sewall Vetoes Street Light Installations

Mayor Arthur Sewall issued his first veto targeting two proposed electric street lights costing $18 yearly each. Petitions from Carleton Rideout and Fred N. Sanborn spurred council orders to install lights on North street extension and Middle street. Public lighting favored the projects, but the veto cites lack of appropriation. action hinges on a likely September 4 meeting.

Arthur Sewall Carleton Rideout North Street Fred N. Sanborn Middle Street Oak North Streets Central Maine Power Co John Wilson Sewall Edward F. Miller

Erosion Project Chosen in Maine Near Presque Isle

The Soil Erosion Service selects about 36000 acres in east central Aroostook County near Presque Isle for the first Maine project with a $125000 allotment. About 200 workers will be hired this year and five year contracts will govern post federal work with local farmers. Non productive areas will be reforested while the rest receives advanced conservation treatment.

Aroostook County Presque Isle Soil Erosion Service Maine Aroostook

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