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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1934

Page

4

Wiscasset Area News Highlights From Garden City Pioneer Sermon to Local Socials

Reverend John Gardiner preached at First Congregational Church after touring Sheepscot and will speak August 26 at the old Congre gational church. The 129th annual meeting of the Wiscasset Female Charitable Society elected Miss Mary Hobson as president and renewed officers and directresses. The town welcomes visitors, notes on Founder's Day near Lincoln Home, and reports on services, concerts, and social visits across Wiscasset and surrounding communities.

John Gardiner Garden City Virginia Pease Jessie Brownie Metcalf Little Mary Susan Greenwich Hobson Nina Lennox Jane Tucker Perry Fowle Parker Providence R. I James A. Bimson Sagadahoc County Republican Club Perry Boston E. White Alna Road Flora Lowell Fred Greenleaf Georgianna Lilly Hooper Street Kelton Southard Roy R. Marston Main Street John W. Myer New York A. J. Myer Federal Street Myer Portland Wiscasset Katherine Crutcher Elm Lodge Sheepscott Lawrence Averill Averill Teachers College Worcester Mass Sheepscot South Newcastle Cotton Blossom Singers Piney Woods Miss Roger Dow Carl C. Clark New England

South End P T A Guests Visit Bay Point Cottage

The South End P T A was entertained on August 8 by Mrs. Harry W. Cros man and Mrs. Edward Coombs at Crosman's Bay Point cottage. Twenty three joined the Blue bird bus trip for a noon fish chowder dinner followed by sailing, card playing and sightseeing. Mrs. John H. Hunt announced a piano gift from Ralph McIntire in memory of his aunt, Mrs. William D. Oliver, to be placed in Washington street rooms. An outing is planned later this month at Brigham's Cove cottage.

South End P.T.A Bay Point Cottage Harry W. Crosman Edward Coombs Ralph McIntire William D. Oliver Washington Street Brigham’s Cove J. Albert Redlon Small

Bus Fire Damages Vehicle on Morse Hill in Winnegance

A four cylinder Rev truck carrying youths to Lewiston from Popham Beach caught fire as it descended Morse's hill. Garden hose extinguished the blaze but the bus was badly damaged and the group fetched another bus in Lewiston to return home. The incident followed a weekend of church and vacation school events in Winnegance.

Fred White Fred L. Parks Irving Cromwell Morse’s Hill Winnegance Lewiston Popham Beach Winfield W. Maerse Winneganee Church Robert Bracey Bowdoin College Church Bracey Thomas Totman Ruth Morse Helen Sims Totman

Noted ship rigger dies Tuesday morning

Oman L. Fullerton, 60, noted rigger of Bath built vessels, died Tuesday morning at his home in Bath after a long illness. A leader in Bath shipyards, he served as master rigger for Bath Iron Works and left a large family including five sons and three daughters. He was born in Parrsboro and spent his early life at sea before settling in Bath over 30 years ago.

Oman L. Fullerton Bath Mechanic Street Advocate N. S Bath Iron Works, Corp Mr. Fullerton Parrsboro Edward Fullerton Hood Cecil L Clarence O Elihu W Alfred E Wiley T. Fullerton Mabel S Ruby P. Fullerton Kenneth London Clarence Fullerton River Hibbert Jennie E. Thompson Oxford

Mary Gurney Perry Funeral Arrangements Noted

The body of Mrs. Mary Gurney Perry daughter of the late William Henry Duncan of Bath was brought from Kansas City and burial occurred in Maple Grove. She was born in Bath lived on South Street and moved to Lynn Massachusetts as a child. She is survived by a son George.

Mary Gurney Perry William Henry Duncan Bath Kansas City Maple Grove Mrs. Perry South Street Washington and Middle Streets Lynn Mass Mary Duncan George

Committal service for Mrs Mary Gurney Perry

Mrs Mary Gurney Perry daughter of the late William Duncan of Bath arrived Friday night from Kansas City for a Saturday afternoon committal at Maple Grove cemetery in the family lot of Samuel Duncan. Rev Charles R Sims of First Baptist officiated. She was accompanied by her son George Piper and Mrs Piper and by Massachusetts relatives and friends.

Mary Gurney Perry William Henry Duncan Bath Kansas City Samuel Duncan Maple Grove Charles R. Sims First Baptist Church George Piper

Bowdoin Chapel to Host Sunday Services in Late Afternoon

Bowdoin will hold Sunday services at the chapel at three o clock standard time with Eugene Ashton of Lewiston Bates College graduate as speaker. Sagadahoc grange resumes after summer vacation with its first meeting Saturday evening. Local residents and visitors, including Miss Mary McAfee and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Adams, are mentioned in social notes and family arrivals. Robert McAfee works at the feldspar lodge in Topsham. Dr. Carroll Williams and family welcome a newborn daughter born August fifth in Portland. Mrs. L. C. Starbird and son Clyde visit Lewiston while Mr Starbird recovers at Central Maine General Hospital, showing improvement after four weeks.

Saint Bartholomew Apostle Charles Humphrey Foster William Davis Hassler William Gray Hassler New York City Henry G. Raps Charles E. Titus Walter Sherman Lee Merry Edgar Rankin Bertram Reed Walter Pashard Charles Dorr Mount Katahdin Hassler William Martin E. Connolly Sheepscot Road Frank Knight Eleanor Bridgeport Conn Stuart Swedeman Alice Pierce Milton Fred Hall Loring T. Fountain Annie M. Gamage Belmont Mass Pemaquid Falls Harold Bailey Kitcnen Damariscotta Wood Miss Lawrence Lester Brown Cape Elizabeth Elden Munsey Federal Street Jessie White Portland R. S. Halstead White Plains N. Y M. A. Giffin Washington Street Alex Lewis Winona Marblehead A. H. Dodge Pauline Rines Marston Carrie Clark Eugene Ashton Lewiston Bates College Sagadahoc Grange Mary McAfee Newcastle Harold Adams Springfield Adams Ella Adams Robert McAfee Feldspar Lodge Topsham Carl Cooledge Spvringfield Williams Addi. Williams L. C. Starbird Sens Clyde Starbird Central Maine General Hospital Sabino Improvement Association Charles J. Cain Horace W. Aiken Charles E. Hewitt, Jr Henry W. Henderson Winthrop Sabine Improvement Association Walter Gilpin Everett Hewitt Beachmont Sabine Walter Bowker Bath Josephine Malmsten New York Sanderson Muriel Frederick Jack George Peabody Camp Cozy Sabino Leon F. Bates John Eade Dorothy Hazel Sunset Cottage Roy Perry Hyde Park Delmar E. Bates U. S. Internal Revenue Malcolm L. Doble Doble Beatrice Phyllis Bowie Thure G. Nelson Worster House Hallowell Ferguson Alabama Bethel Norway Paris Mayo Dana Grover Mayos Larrabee’s Grove Union N. J William Sands Patrick Sexton Warren George H. Hibbard George D Smithport Raymond Cole Dorchester West Winnegance Loring D. Small

Miss Nancy Hyde Returns From Swampscott Visit

Miss Nancy Hyde of Elmhurst returns home after a two week stay in Swampscott Massachusetts with her aunt Mrs Olive Guild.

Nancy Hyde Elmhurst Swampscott, Mass Olive Guild

Virginia M Clark Weds Everett White in Corliss Street Baptist

Miss Virginia Minetta Clark daughter of Mr and Mrs Melville B Clark married Everett Gleason White son of Mr and Mrs Edgar M White in a Friday evening ceremony at Corliss Street Baptist Church. Rev Charles H Berry officiated with a double ring service.

Virginia Minetta Clark Melville B. Clark High Street Everett Gleason White Edgar M. White Cathance Corliss Street Baptist Church Charles H. Berry Ruth Louise Clark Lillian M. Clark John A. Clark South End Morse High School Morse The Times Bar Harbor Topsham Bath Iron Works Corp Ramona Council Pocahontas Ruth Louise Lillian Discord Club

Cosmopolitan clubs host gathering at Mrs Sewall’s Summer home

Mrs Sumner Sewall welcomed about 70 Cosmopolitan Current Events and Garden club members to her Small Point Beach estate. Guests admired the grounds and flowers, enjoyed lunch, then played cards and walked the grounds. Gifts were presented to the officers of both groups at day’s end.

Sumner Sewall Cosmopolitan Current Events Department Cosmopolitan Garden Club Small Point Beach Mrs. Sewall William D. Sewall Frederick W. Humphreys Joseph I. Smith Roscoe P. McFadden Leroy F. Colby Garden Club

Universalist Ladies Visit Sabino Cottage Event

Universalist Ladies aid and invited friends were entertained August 8 by Mr and Mrs Henry G Hodgdon at their Sabino cottage. A luncheon of fish chowder preceded a business meeting with large attendance. The afternoon featured a skeet game with Mrs Addie Robbins highest scorer and Mrs George Hodgkins getting the consolation prize.

Addie Robbins George Hodgkins

West Bath 4-H Club’s Trip to Bear Pond Field Day

Members of the West Bath 4-H girls and boys clubs led by Mrs. Rose traveled by the Rose track to Bear Pond on Friday for the annual field day featuring swimming and other sports. Joseph Haile led the boys as driver with several club members attending. A separate note records Mr. and Mrs. D Wylie Lemont and others visiting Boothbay Harbor on August 8 to see Rev. Forest L Littlefield. a picnic dinner occurred in Buzzell's Grove.

West Bath Fred J. Rose Rose Track Bear Pond Joseph Haile Marian Rose Beatrice Rose Virginia Reno Mary Bailey Marion Getchell Roger Haile D. Wylie Lemont William A. Coombs Harris T. Rodick Carrie Sampson Boothbay Harbor Forest L. Littlefield Littlefield Wesley M. E. Church Buzzell’s Grove

Sabino community reel of gatherings and notices

West Bath residents hear of a postponed card party held at Sabino hall due to the death of Charles J. Cain. The issue lists many summer visitors and locals at Sabine with remarks on picnics, cottage stays, shingling work, and social calls, plus a fishing trip hosted by Henry W. Henderson and attended by Walter Gilpin and others.

Rotary luncheon features Ray Palmer on Spain and Europe

Ray Palmer of Bath spoke at a Phoenix Rotary luncheon about his banking work in Barcelona and experiences in England France and Spain. He outlined Spain's trade barriers tariff policy and hopes for mutual tariff concessions with the United States. Palmer forecast Spain moving rightward from early leftist leanings and noted automobile dominance by Americans despite high tariffs. R. Carl Mountier and Sumner Sewall attended as Rotary visitors. directors discussed new membership names after the meeting.

Rotary Club the Phoenix Ray Palmer Bath International Banking Co Barcelona Spain England France Palmer United States Republic R. Carl Mountier Carleroi Sumner Sewall

Past Noble Grands Club Meeting Outing Report

Past Noble Grands club of Queen Esther Rebekah lodge traveled by car to Harborne House in South Harpswell for shore dinners and social activities. Members listed include Mrs. Atwood, Mrs. Bunker, Mrs. Farrin, Mrs. Huggard, and several others with drivers Mr. Ward and Mr. Leeman. two members were absent visiting Portland and New Harbor.

Noble Grands Club Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge Harborne House South Harpswell John E. Atwood Wallace L. Atwood Alfred H. Bunker North Woolwich Edwin A. Copeland Frank J. Farrin Herbert H. Huggard H. W. Larrabee Lois T. McKiever Portland Charles E. Helah New Harbor

Guilty Verdict in Larceny Case at Bath Carnival Grounds

Kenneth Radley of Bath was found guilty of larceny for stealing a cigarette case and a safety razor from Ernest Raymond during the Pine Tree Shows at the carnival grounds. He received four months in Augusta jail after arraignment before Recorder Owen J. Ledyard. A companion, also charged, was given a suspended sentence and probation on guilty pleas to intoxication and to the larceny charge.

Kenneth Radley Augusta Owen J. Ledyard William Curran Radley Ernest Raymond Southbridge Mass Raymond Rice

Fine new equipment for Memorial Hospital

Trustees of Bath Memorial Hospital receive news of upgraded facilities including an operating table sterilizer portable X ray unit and laboratory gear funded by the Davenport estate Thebeau president notes this marks the estate donors first gift to the hospital and announces a bronze memorial tablet design by Thatcher Pinkham to honor endowment supporters to be cast by Torrey Roller Bushing Works

Bath Memorial Hospital L. Eugene Thebeau Thebeau Pres George P. Davenport Davenport Thatcher Pinkham Torrey Roller

West Bath Farm Bureau Holds Annual Picnic at Brigham's Cove

The West Bath Farm Bureau held its annual picnic Thursday at Attorney Charles T Small Jr. for the second year at Brigham's Cove. Guests included Mrs Henry W Henderson and Mrs Harold J Haggett. Members listed and a cafeteria lunch with sandwiches salads cake fruit and nuts were served.

West Bath Harold J. Haggett Weston L. Bonney Fred S. Brown William A. Coombs Joseph N. Day Belle C. Donnell Frank A. French Edwin W. Haggett Edna M. Higgins Herbert Hodgkins Chester G. King Daniel A. MacDonald Humphrey A. Owen Fred J. Rose Elmer Sidelinger Loring D. Small Walter W. Smith Coombs French Miss Higgins Ralph H. Dunton Bureau

Melrose hosts Atkins Bay weenie roast party

Mr and Mrs LeRoy Gray of Melrose Massachusetts hosted a Saturday night weenie roast on the shores of Atkins Bay. Attendees included Philip Carruthers and family, Virginia Holden, Lexie MacLeod, Charles Drummond and daughter Betty, Walter Morse and Elmer Morse, Merton Oliver and Janet of Winneganee, Florence and Doris Coughlin of Malden, Harry F Oliver of Bath, and Freeman Oliver with Edna and June of Popham.

LeRoy Gray Melrose Mass Atkins Bay Philip Carruthers Jane Edwin Virginia Holden Lexie MacLeod Charles Drummond Betty Walter Morse Elmer Merton Oliver Leaner Winneganee Florence Coughlin Doris Coughlin Malden Harry F. Oliver Bath Freeman Oliver Edna and June Popham

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Frances Elizabeth Chelsea Ford Chevrolet Panel Ford Tudor Haggett Garage Co Ford Sales and Service Donald F. Preble Optician Center St Bath Iron Works Corporation Mary G. Perry Bowdoin Virginia M. Clark Everett G. White Bath Iron Works Cosmo Club Small Point Pauline Wright Floyd Wright Charles S. Lemont Mr. Lemont Trufant’s Crossing Road Percy E. Holbrook Freeport James L. Holbrook L. F.” Atwood Rotary Memorial Hospital West Bath Farm Bureau Charles T. Small, Jr F. J. Gosselin & Sons Maine Street Brunswick Tel
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