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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1931
Page
9
Paul G. Bagdikian recounts a Bath Maine to Missouri journey August 9 1931 along the Mohawk and Tatonic Trails. He describes elevations 2242 and 2306 feet, misty views, a tornado near Erie Pennsylvania, a farm house stay in Plain City Ohio, and a 1508 mile total with a 521 mile final day. He notes a Maid en farmers picnic with 1000 attendees and a threshing day with rough chores.
The martins held a gathering at the Page homestead on 780 High Street and decided to move after two months. Their scouts identified refined, quiet areas with sturdy, multiroom nests at least 14 feet above ground, and expect to depart in about a week. Edgar Guest praised the birds for their precise preferences.
A 30 foot cabin cruiser K21999 owned by O. Tonks from Portland ran aground near Heron Island west of Sun Point in Casco Bay. Coast Guard from Popham Beach led by Capt Elden Godfrey rescued two occupants after engine coil failure, towing the vessel to Boothbay Harbor for repairs. Commander Fletch Brown of Base 1 Gloucester spied trouble and coordinated patrol boat support as Surfmen Drake and Allen assisted. The Small Point Summer Colony witnessed the rescue and praised the Coast Guard’s prompt action. the crew returned to Popham Beach at 8 p.m.
James Heal Tarbox 75 longtime Bath mariner died Friday at his Westport home after a five year illness. He sailed from Bath in the Houghton fleet and was renowned among New England seafarers. Funeral was Monday at his home. He leaves a wife Mary Chisham and four daughters Doroth y Tarbox, Adeline Tarbox, Annie Tarbox, Dorothy Tarbox plus son Ronald L. Tarbox and a sister and brother.
A special meeting in Phippsburg defeated the Sebasco Mosquito Abatement district charter by 68 to 28. The plan would fund annual ditching near Parker Head and Sebasco, with a proposed $1,200 yearly cost. Only residents within the area could vote, about 150 attendees. The defeat allows another vote within five years. Mr and Mrs George Hispeabody returned to Cambridge after several days in Bath.
Phippsburg and nearby Bath residents are described visiting, hosting guests, and attending gatherings at Sebasco Small Point Beach and Dreamere grange hall. The piece notes numerous names, routes, and social events including card parties, family visits, garden and farm activity, and a Center church service with remarks on Sloan House and War Work Council.
The article notes Sloan House in New York employs 251 people serving 1200 men nightly and attracting 150000 young men monthly aged 18 to 25. It lists residents and visitors including John G Leeach and Edith, Walter Percy and family, H P Parker and family, Arthur Hoffmire, Walter McCarty, H K Montross, Mrs Montross as secretary, Rev Charles Stevens and family, Kamp Keebec visits, and Abbie Minott’s role in the Old Peabody Pew production at Popham Beach.
Wibbur Crocker of Park Street returns from Rangeley Lakes while Dr and Mrs Joseph I Smith and son Robert visit Portland on business. Leonard Wethervee comes back from Melrose after weekend with his father. Several families vacation at Isle of Springs and Rangeley. Miss Magoun departs for Haddonfield. James Bonney of Milton visits with family at Union Street.
Winnegance Herbert Morse visited his old home in the village Wednesday of last week. Mrs. Morse stays with her husband’s sister ill in Dromore. Mrs. Sherman Morse is visiting in New York. Card party at Dromore grange hall drew good attendance. Flowers at Winfield Groves attract attention. Walter Thompson family leaves for Maynard Mass. Ten members attend Dromore Farm Bureau meeting. membership drive underway with Aletha Campbell and Harry Oliver in charge. Sixteen new members reported. next meeting September 14 at the grange hall. Walter Morse honored at surprise birthday. auctions yield prizes for Barbara Small Edgar Oliver and consolation to Harry and Clara Oliver. Lincoln Campbell of Lakewood RI visiting sister-in-law Mrs. Omar Manson. Roberta Manson to host breakfast bridge. Miss Alice Williams, Westerly hospital nurse, leaves for New London then back Sept. 8. Capt. Arthur Totman of the Ajax visits Bath hospital to see his mother. George Savage's Chevrolet nearly causes accident near the bridge. child unharmed. Elmer Tibbetts and daughter Eleanor of Beachmont, Mass., guests of Catherine Perkins. Otis Hunt and son Howard of Portsmouth two weeks here. Paul Holbrook weekend in Camden with father Cleveland H. Holbrook aboard Cyrus H. K. Curtis yacht Lyndonia. John Rellis of Gardiner visits sister Mrs. J Parker Morse. Mrs. Edgar Oliver resumes duties at Bath city clerk’s office after three weeks illness.
Cecil V. Rowland 22 of Lincoln Street and Doris Marie Preney 20 of Brunswick were wed July 25 in Ports mouth N H by Rev Arthur Rouner at his home. The couple motored to York Harbor then dined at the Marshall House returning to Bath. Rowland a Morse High School graduate Class of 1927 engaged in many activities and Brunswick High School Class of 1930.
Bay Point Casino reopened in June by the Pine Tree Serenaders for Friday night dances. Crowd sizes broke records during the season and Ruth and Henry Keen of Brooklyn hosted a private party last Tuesday. The five piece orchestra included Rowland Trott, Linwood Russell, Merritt Trott, Walter Snipe, and Eliot Bold.
Robert C. Wallace, discharged on a drunken driving charge, pleaded guilty to a charge of operating a motor vehicle with faulty brakes. He was fined $10 and costs of $8.90 by Recorder Owen J. Ledyard or sentenced to 30 days in Auburn jail, with one month to pay the fine.
Albert Willard Smith of Portland announces A L T Cummings of Portland will play Justin in The Old Peabody Pew at Popham Beach. Cummings has performed the role 18 times and leads a cast including Nancy Wentworth and Mrs. Maxwell Powers with a prologue in verse.
The Hill Top Club, run by Miss Frances MacDonald under the W. C. T. A., holds thrice weekly gatherings for hill children in a Baker's Hill grove. She brings Good Will Farm training, aids by the Union, and a Bath patron funds a two week camp stay. Miss Mabel Pinkham assists in her absence.
Motor ship Muncove docked at Kennebec Wharf & Coal Co. in Bath at 4 45 p m on Thursday from Norfolk with 4000 tons of stoker coal for Oxford Paper Co Rumford. Discharged in 36 hours and set to return to Bath on the 31st for another load. The coal suits mechanical stokers used by Oxford Paper Co boilers.
Ten tables were in play at the card party in Dromore Grange Hall on Thursday night. Prizes for whist went to Viola Smith Elizabeth Bouchard and Hortense Ward with gifts of a water set towels and a vasa. Gentlemen’s prizes went to Benjamin Cressey and Eli sha Pottard who received a shirt and cigars. Auction prizes went to Mrs Henry Minott and H C Wyman. A guess cake was won by Mrs Charles Minott donated by Mrs Fred Sawyer. The committee in charge were Mrs Edna Lyons Mrs Harold Hammond and Mrs Fred Sawyer. The next party will be Friday Sept 4.
The Pall advisory board of Maine D A R will meet Thursday Sept 10 at Lakewood. The session opens at 10 a m with reports from state officers and chairmen and a regents round table after lunch. Lunch is $1 at Lakewood Inn. overnight cabins and theatre tickets arranged via Lakewood Inc. Skowhegan.
Edith Harned and twin sons William and Irving of Philadelphia nurture a thriving Alliquippa House business at Small Point. Since July 15 capacity has been full with guests from New York Pennsylvania and Washington and three accompanying cottages occupied. The season runs June 15 to September 15. The 40 guest capacity sits on 300 acres with beaches a harbor and nearby Sebasco golf course. To house demand the family has set up tents for staff and themselves. William and Irving attend Cornell University studying hotel management and help with the venture alongside their mother.
Portable quick-freezing machines at Winslow's Mills freeze Maine blueberries and string beans for market. The project, a three-year research culmination, aims to sell in New England first, then nationwide and abroad, preserving freshness as products are distributed in refrigerated cars and displays to retailers.
Miss Rose T Shaw of Boston sister of Henry G Shaw died Sunday night in Fenway hospital Boston after a ten day stay. The body was moved to Dexter for a committal service conducted Thursday with Mr and Mrs Henry Shaw in attendance. She leaves a sister Miss Alice J Shaw of Portland formerly of Dexter.
The funeral for Mrs. Mary A. Preble widow of Henry A. Preble was held Thursday at her home in Arrewsic with Rev. T. W. Horsfield officiating. Bearers included Harry G. Preble George C. Morgan Henry Carlton and Gordon Preble. Burial followed in Riverside cemetery Woolwich. Mrs. C M Graves of this city has returned from Wis comings with sister Mrs Edward Crossman.
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