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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1929
Page
7
Social items report a banquet at 530 pm, visits by residents and out of town guests, and funerals. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hyde and various Brunswicks, Portlands, and Topsham residents. travelers from New York state return after visiting the Utter homestead on High Street.
Mr and Mrs A J Tibbetts and Mr and Mrs G L Siegars joined Mr and Mrs George Bates to celebrate Mrs George Wooley’s birthday. Cake and ice cream were served with 33 candles lit. Many relatives from Hyde Park, Roslindale, and New Hampshire visited Maple Farm guests.
Mrs Lizzie Lancaster and daughter, and Mrs Ruth Robinson were callers at Mrs E O Tarr s Saturday Ernest Purinton visited friends in Portland over the weekend B R Temple and Otis Gray visited in Winthrop Friday Mr and Mrs Henry Tarr of Providence R I are visiting at Mr and Mrs E O Tarr s Mr and Mrs V B Cobb of Brunswick were Sunday callers at Mr and Mrs C H Cobb s Mrs Maude Purinton returned home after visiting friends in Gardiner
Roger M. Tibbetts of Newcastle arraigned in municipal court before Judge John J. Keegan on alleged blueberry picking on cultivated ground at Medomak Canning Co. grounds in Georgetown. He was fined 10 dollars plus costs. the charge is led by Medomak Can ning Co. with Verne A. Nayes of Melrose, Mass. linked to the case. Sheriff Albert Henderson transported Tibbetts to Bath for proceedings. Also noted is Rivolti and his Cock Robins, an eight piece Lewiston orchestra, making their first Wiscasset appearance at Ox Hern Pavilion on August 22, under Frank Rivolti's direction.
The Maine American Legion convention will gather in Orono from September 2 to 4. Activities include registration, a parade to the University of Maine fields, a Bugle and Drum Corps contest with a $100 prize, a large banquet featuring Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis, and a street parade and initiation by 40 8. The event concludes with adjournments on September 4.
Elmer D. Hodgkins retired from the Bath post office after 39 years as a letter carrier. Colleagues gathered for a 16 person dinner at the Colonial with toasts by Frank Wakefield and remarks from Postmaster Owen. Gifts included a gold double eagle and a gold eagle, and a special easy chair and footstool from local business people.
Mrs Elizabeth Douglas Beals wife of Frank Beals dies suddenly at home in Orono Survived by husband son Douglas who runs a hot house at University of Maine three daughters Mary Elizabeth and Merrill wife of Lawrence Me superintendent of schools Harpswell and her mother Anne Beals She prominent in church work and was president of the Penobscot W C T U
Mr. and Mrs. Elbridge Wright and son Bruce of Marshall avenue left Monday for a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Chester Plant at the Larrabee cottage in Popham Beach. Wright is Bath Times foreman on vacation. John Place resumes city marshal duties while Mann substitutes. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lausier of Augusta visited relatives at 1325 Washington street.
The First Baptist church league in Georgetown held a well decorated supper fund with a $200 take. Members thank donors and helpers while noting a busy week of visits, services, and social events across Robinhood and West Georgetown. Notable attendees include H D Haggett, Mrs George F Oliver, and Rev S W Brown.
New England Council reviews show six states advancing growth through public works and industry, highlighting Massachusetts Industrial Commission creation and similar efforts in Maine Vermont New Hampshire and Rhode Island. Transportation improvements bonds highways airport funding and enhanced promotion of regional assets are cited as key steps.
Mrs. M. C. Murch and daughter from Belfast visit Mrs. L. S. Upham. Everett Hardy and son Calvin return to Manchester after visiting Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Pickett. Dr. Johnson of Stoneham arrives at the Johnson cottage. David Hall and Doris Perkins of Haverhill return after visiting Mrs. Lena Pickett. Lawrence Sager arrives from New Jersey at the Sager cottage. Priscilla Hodge of Hillsgrove visits her cousin Rachel Upham. Walter and Rodney Upham begin vacation at Pioneer cottage. Maurice Johnson and daughter Mildred visit Boothbay Harbor. Stanley Clough and friends celebrate a birthday at Foster's Point on the New Meadows river. Dorothy Wellington and parents arrive at the Wellington cottage in Medford Highlands. Rachel Upham visits Belfast. W. H. Pickett visits Bath. O J Fowler and family visit William Wellington.
Westport figures George O Almy and Mrs Almy with Louisa and Marjorie Leach return to Atlantic Mass after two weeks at Williams cottage East Side. Rev R M MacDonald and family vacation at Fred S Bailey home. Dr John R Swanton of Smithsonian visits brother H A Swanton. Baptism planned at North chapel Sunday eve. Roy Hutchins family to Gloucester New Jersey after two weeks with Goddard Street. Water main inspection by divers Hanson and Tibbetts running checks in the river bed.
An All Star boxing show is planned for Arcade Arena a week from Friday evening August 30. The card features Eddie Gauvin facing Pep Potvin in a six round bout, with other six round contests including Ted Roberts vs Ferris, K O Chubuck vs Ted Maguire, and Ernie Kingsbury vs Hyde Windlass partner Elwell. Promoters aim for a near to limit bout schedule and a large Labor Day weekend crowd, with tickets at Nick's Shoe Store Jack's Lunch United Motor Fuel and Times sports department.
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