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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1935

Page

6

Miss Alice Mary Paulin to Wed James Co Meau at St Marys

Miss Alice Mary Paulin will wed James Alfred Comeau on Monday morning September 2 at eight in St Marys Church. A pre nuptial shower was held Friday night at 11 Spring Street the home of the groom s mother Mrs James A Comeau with about 100 guests, gifts and an evening of dancing and games.

Alice Mary Paulin James Alfred Comeau St. Mary’s Church Spring Street James A. Comeau

New York Visitors Return to West Point Camp

Madame and Van Zandt Wheeler and Pred Madsen return to the Wheeler camp at West Point after a month away. Wheeler and Madsen spent most of the time in New York while Madame Wheeler stayed with friends at Southampton Long Island.

Madame van Zandt Wheeler Pred Madsen New York Wheeler West Point Mr. Wheeler Mr. Madsen Madame Wheeler Southampton Long Island

James B Lemont Undergoes Tonsil Operation at St Barnabas

James B Lemont of Sanford's Crossing is a patient at St Barnabas Hospital in Portland. He was operated on Thursday for the removal of his tonsils.

James B. Lemont Sanford’s Crossing St. Barnabas Hospital Portland

Local Social Notes From Westfield And Nearby Towns

Mrs. L. J. Burns returns to Westfield after visiting Happy Nook Summer Home. Several families including Lauriston Caton Bates and others wrap up Webster cottage stay at Rock Haven. Mrs. Nickels plans a Portland visit before Kansas City return. Catherine Johnson and family spend a week in Montreal with the Bradeens. Trott family joins James L. Trott in town. Mayors Sewall and guests tour Rockport for a day. D. L. Howard heads to Rockford for five to six weeks. Mrs. Pease of Washington street spends weeks in Thomaston with friends.

Mrs. L. J. Burns Westfield, N. J Milton C. Trott Happy Nook Theodore W. Pease Washington Street Thomaston

Sumner Sewall hosts at Summer home gathering at Small Point Beach

A Saturday dinner at Sumner Sewall’s Summer home at Small Point Beach drew many guests. Ex Gov Gardiner and numerous New York Boston and Bath residents attended, with visitors from Chicago Andover and Portsmouth. The event highlighted social ties and local civic memorials.

Local Visitors and Guests Report Weekend Set

Mrs Edwin Andrews and sons Frederick Richard and Paul visit Orono with Mrs Andrews parents Mr and Mrs Perley B Palmer. Ada Rogers of South Walpole Mass visits her niece Mrs Karher Jackson Center street. Henry O Trowbridge of Andrews road spends weekend in Hingham Mass. Phyllis E Wright Hyde Windlass Co vacation. Lieut J H Dickins U S N and Mrs Dickins guest of Lieut and Mrs Casey Greenstreet. Dickins to command USS Drayton executive officer Bath and arrives mid October. Mrs Stuart W Webb of New York visits Small Point Beach. Edward Sewall family spend weekend at Southport with Mrs Mark W Sewall. Mrs Becher Hungerford New York visits sister Mrs Edwin H Given High street two weeks. Hungerford heads publicity with Hotel Ambassador New York. Howard Loomis Norfolk Conn and Donald Sperry New Haven Conn weekend guests of Mr and Mrs James A Gillies Jr Washington street.

Edwin Andrews Frederick Richard Paul Orono Ada Rogers South Walpole Mass Karher Jackson Center Street J. H. Dickins U.S.N Dickins Thomas J. Casey Greenstreet R.O.T.C New Haven Conn Bath USS. Drayton Howard Loomis Norfolk, Conn Donald Sperry New Haven, Conn James A. Gillies, Jr Washington Street

Local social notes from Richmond to Bath and Orr's Island

Mrs. Arthur Madison and Lieut Casey left Richmond for New York after a visit with Mrs. Casey in Green Street. Mrs. Julian Mason and Greg Mason with Norman Sturgis arrived at Small Point Beach club for ten days. Travel also brings Greenleaf from Lake Mary and Farrell hosting from Springfield. Page and Hawley head to Merritt House Orrs Island. Labbie and daughter visit. Murray and Cummings enjoy Popham Beach. Spruce visits Cum mings in Brunswick and Old Town socializes at home.

Arthur Madison Richmond Julian Mason Greg Mason Glen Cove, L. I Norman Sturgis Boston Small Point Beach Club Mary B. Page Edward H. Hawley Merritt House Orr's Island

Local Marriage Intentions Filed In City Clerk Office

Edward T. Foster and Florence V. Oliver filed intentions at the City Clerk’s office. Foster, a salesman, is the son of the late Philip and Ella Foster. Oliver, a sales girl, is the daughter of Capt. Leonard and Elizabeth Oliver. Also listed are Edward M. Staples and Marie F. Ayer of Washington Street, with their family backgrounds provided.

John W. Gilmore Edward T. Foster Florence V. Oliver High Street Mr. Foster Philip and Ella Foster Oliver Capt. Leonard Elizabeth (Cascadden) Oliver Edward M. Staples Washington Street Marie F. Ayer

Weekend visits and travels noted in local society circle

Mr and Mrs William Meeker of Miami Fla visited their aunt Miss Charlotte I Meeker on Washington street after a Gaspe Peninsula trip. Mrs Ralph Wright nears recovery after Aug 9 surgery at Brunswick hospital. Everett G White and Lillian M Clark were New Hampshire visitors. Alice Newburn of Philadelphia guests of Netta Briggs of Pearl. Harold Safford family and Richard and Margaret spent weekend at Moultonville NH. Arthur Jordan, summering with the Saffords, returned home to Moultonville. Irving W Brown and son James of Winchester Mass visited Mrs Richard Quick at 300 Washington street. Brown works as salesman and construction engineer for The Texas Co in Boston.

William Meeker Miami, Fla Mr. Meeker Charlotte I. Meeker Washington Street Mrs. Meeker Gaspe Peninsula Ralph Wright Dummer Street Brunswick Hospital Harold Safford Fletcher Harford Richard Harold Safford, Jr Margaret Moultonville N. H Arthur Jordan Irving W. Brown James Winchester Mass Richard Quick Brown Boston The Texas Co

Pinkham reunion marks Camariscotts Mills gathering

Mrs. Roxanne C. Merry of 5 Liberty Street resumed duties with The Times Co. after a two week vacation in Waterville and Union. On August 18 she attended the Pinkham family reunion at Camariscotts Mills where 56 members were present.

Roxanne C. Merry Liberty Street The Times Co Waterville Union

Scout Trio Returns From Camp William Hinds

Stanley Jack son of Mrs Mabel Jack Woolwich and Robert Donnell of 23 Oak Street return Sunday after a week at Camp William Hinds Panther Pond Raymond both members of Troop 53. Mr and Mrs Roy A Donnell and Miss Betty Donnell motored to Panther Pond for them.

Stanley Jack Mabel Jack Woolwich Robert Donnell Oak Street William Hinds Panther Pond Raymond Roy A. Donnell Betty Donnell

Keelers Return Home After Camp Visit

Rev and Mrs Wendell Prime Keeler of Yonkers New York finished a visit with Mrs George Ballou at Camp Littlewood Island and departed Monday for home where Rev Keeler has long served as pastor of the North Presbyterian Church.

Wendell Prime Keeler Yonkers N. Y George Ballou Camp Littlewood Island Mr. Keeler North Presbyterian Church

Lutz Family Visitation in Presque Isle

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Lutz with daughters Lorraine and Shirley of Presque Isle visited Sunday with his brother Roy Lutz on Center street extension.

Kenneth Lutz Lorraine Shirley Presque Isle Roy Lutz Center Street

Grace Cunningham and Family Back From New York Motor Trip

Mrs. Grace Cunningham and her daughter Mary along with Mrs. Donald H. Fogg and Miss Charlotte Cahill concluded a motor trip to New York and returned Thursday.

Grace Cunningham Mary Donald H. Fogg Charlotte Cahill New York

Miss Gladys Fuller Sidelined by Rheumatic Fever

Miss Gladys Fuller bookkeeper at Liberty Bottling Co. is confined at home on Center street extension due to a slight rheumatic fever. Mrs. Harold Safford Jr. is substituting. Frederick Owen of Boston, formerly of Bath, and his niece Mrs. Clara Kendall of Portland visited Bath on Sunday and are in Portland for a week with Mrs. Kendall.

Gladys Fuller The Liberty Bottling Co Center Street Extension Harold Safford, Jr Frederick Owen Boston Bath Clara Kendall Portland Mr. Owen Kendall

Mrs McKay Heads Home to Tulsa After Summer at Popham Beach

Mrs Allan Spear of Pearl street accompanied her sister Mrs Charles W McKay Sunday as far as Boston where Mrs McKay and her four children left for Tulsa Oklahoma after spending several weeks at their Summer home at Popham Beach.

Charles McKay Tulsa Popham Allan Spear Pearl Street Charles W. McKay Boston McKay Okla Popham Beach

Family News From Bath And Popham Beach

Mr and Mrs Frederick W Humphreys and Mrs Herbert S Harris left Monday to spend weeks at the Humphreys cottage at Popham Beach. William Joseph is the name given the son born Monday morning in Bath Memorial hospital to Mr and Mrs William Hudson of 1181 Washington street. The infant weighed eight and a quarter pounds.

Frederick W. Humphreys Herbert S. Harris Humphreys Popham Beach William Joseph Bath Memorial Hospital William Hudson Washington Street

Visitors and social visits noted in local column

Mrs Christine Beaven of Manchester New Hampshire visits her cousin Miss Mildred G Nichols at 746 High Street. Mrs W R Dean of Braintree New York visits sister Mrs E Everett Pierce of Washington Street. Mrs Florence Robinson of 1149 Washington Street improving and receiving callers. Mrs Charles Arik of Laconia New Hampshire visits daughter Mrs David S Cogan at 677 High Street. Miss Ruth Cogan of 677 High Street visits in Laconia with grandfather Rev Charles Arik and Mary Arik. Joseph Small returns to New York after two weeks with his mother Mrs Frank A Small in Bath and Popham. William McDonald of Medford Massachusetts, longtime at Harding's, guest of Mr and Mrs Fred N Sanborn of Middle Street. Mrs George C Arntz of Savannah Georgia spends August and September with Miss Frostina Marston of Lincoln Street.

Christine Beaven Manchester N. H Ildred G. Nichols High Street Charles Arik Laconia, N. H David S. Cogan Ruth Cogan Mary Arik Joseph Small New York City Frank A. Smal Bath and Popham William McDonald Medford Mass Harding's Fred N. Sanborn Middle Street George C. Arntz Savannah, Ga Frostina Marston Lincoln Street

Mrs Sewall Hosts Luncheon for Mrs Nickels in Bath

Mrs Frederick N Sewall hosted a Wednesday noon luncheon for Mrs William Nickels of Kansas City Missouri visiting Bath for a few days. Guests included Mrs Frederick H Kimball Mrs Duer D Breck Mrs William D Sewall Miss Minnie White and Mrs Nickels.

Frederick N. Sewall William Nickels Kansas City Bath Frederick H. Kimball Duer D. Breck William D. Sewall Minnie White Nickels

Misses Worren Host Yard Party at Stetson Residence

Misses Connie and Joan Worren entertained about 20 friends in a back yard party at 959 Middle Street Wednesday evening. Pink crepe paper and summer dresses set a festive mood as games like pin the tail on the donkey and red Rover were played. Phonograph music, popcorn, orangeade, cookies, peanuts and hot dogs accompanied the fun. Miss Esta M Gediman returns home from Fall River after completing duties there.

Connie Joan Worren Stetson Middle Street Jerusalem

Havre de Grace Visit Returns From East

Mrs. Matthews and Mrs. Anna Thorpy with two daughters and Mrs. Mary Sey friet return to Havre de Grace Maryland after visiting Mr. and Mrs. Alston Oliver at 108 High Street. Mrs. Roland Holbrook and two daughters of Newark New Jersey with Carl Porteous of Chicopee Massachusetts were guests of Mrs. Charles F Holbrook on Chestnut Street.

Matthews Anna Thorpy Mary Seyfriet Havre de Grace, Md Alston Oliver High Street Roland Holbrook Newark, N. J Carl Porteous Chicopee, Mass Charles F. Holbrook Chestnut Street

Miss Sidney Breck Returns From Nonquit Visit

Miss Sidney Breck came home Wednesday last week from Nonquit Massachusetts where she stayed with friends. She is spending a few weeks with her mother at Mrs Edward H Kimball’s Lincoln street home.

Sidney Breck Nonquit, Mass Edward H. Kimball Lincoln Street

Mrs Alfred MacKay Plans Return Home Saturday

Mrs Alfred MacKay and her children Arlene and Harold of Long Island New York have been staying with her mother Mrs Joseph Hart at 10 Charles Street this summer and plan to return home Saturday.

Alfred MacKay Arlene and Harold Long Island N. Y Joseph Hart Charles Street

Ladies Host Guests At New Meadows Cottage

Mrs George Lennox and daughter hosted Mrs Emma Knowlton and Mrs Anne Blodgett at their Middle Street home for a visit at a cottage in New Meadows recently.

George Lennox Middle Street Carville Douglas Washington Street Emma Knowlton Anne G. Blodgett New Meadows

Berkeley Art Teacher Leaves California for Home

Miss Florence Minard of Berkeley who teaches at Mills College left Thursday to drive back to California after visiting her brother Prof. George C Minard and Mrs Minard of Green Street for a few days.

Florence Minard Berkeley Cal Mills College California George C. Minard Minard Green Street

Montreal Visitor Concludes Ten Day Stay With Relatives

George H. D. Roberts of Montreal ended a ten day visit Friday with his uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs William Congdon Bruce street. He returned to Old Orchard where he spent a week with his two daughters Gwendolyn and Gladys who have gone back to Montreal.

George H. D. Roberts Montreal William Congdon Bruce Street Old Orchard Gwendolyn Gladys

Luncheon Games Held at Mrs Hill Home on Washington Street

Mrs W Dayton Hill hosted a Wednesday luncheon at her Washington street residence with three contract tables. First prize went to Mrs Harry W Tucker for a handbag, second to Mrs Thomas S Gibbons for a Florentine box. Out of town guests included Mrs Harry Boyd Greensboro NC Mrs W R Dean Braintree MA and Miss Alice Lippincott Woodbury NJ.

W. Dayton Hill Washington Street Harry W. Tucker Thomas S. Gibbons Harry Boyd Greensboro N. C W. R. Dean Braintree Mass Alice Lippincott Woodbury N. J

Rogers Berry Wedding Set for September Fourth

Wednesday September 4 is the wedding date for A. Duncan Rogers of Roxbury Mass son of Dr. Frank A. Rogers and Miss Clarice M Berry daughter of Rev and Mrs Charles H Berry of this city The ceremony will be at two o clock at Corliss Street Church with a reception in the church Deering room Friends of the couple in Bath and vicinity are invited to attend.

A. Duncan Rogers Frank A. Rogers Roxbury Mass Clarice M. Berry Charles H. Berry Corliss Street Deering Bath

Summit man returns home after two weeks with in laws

Paul Tiemer has returned to his home in Summit New Jersey after visiting two weeks with his wife and their two children at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs William S Newell on Washington street in Washington street.

Paul Tiemer Summit N. J

Visit Highlights From Sabino Cottage Weekend

Mr and Mrs Arthur J Marchant and children Donald and Shirley of Winchester Mass returned home after a visit with Mr and Mrs Charles F Hewitt Jr at their Sabine cottage. Mrs E F Healy and son Dr Timothy Healy of West Newton Mass also weekend guests of the Hewitts at Sabino. Mr and Mrs Eliot Williams of West Vassalboro were weekend guests of the Hewitts at Sabino.

Arthur J. Marchant Donald and Shirley Winchester Mass Charles F. Hewitt, Jr Sabine E. F. Healy Timothy Healy West Newton Hewitts Sabino Eliot Williams West Vassalboro Hewitt

Wakefield Family News Goes Overseas and Home

Mrs Wallace Rand of Wakefield Massachusetts is visiting her mother Mrs John O Moulton of Middlestreet for two weeks. Mr Rand and their children John and Virginia have returned to Wakefield after a short stay in Bath.

Wallace Rand Wakefield Mass John O. Moulton Middlestreet Mr. Rand John Virginia Bath

Miss Mary Cunningham Returns After NY Dance Study

Miss Mary Cunningham returned Thursday from New York after a week studying dancing under Wally Jackson and Jack Blue. The new routine learned will be taught in Fall classes opening September 21.

Mary Cunningham New York Wally Jackson Jack Blue

Couple from Tuck, Connecticut Return from Quebec Trip

Mr and Mrs. of Tuck, Conn., who were spending August at their cottage at Popham Beach, have returned from a several day motor trip to Quebec with reports of a pleasant outing and sights along the way.

Tuck Conn Popham Beach Quebec

Morse and Ham Return to Islesford After Bath Visit

Nate Morse and Emerson Ham return to Islesford after a short visit in Bath with Emerson’s uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. William F. Ham.

Nate Morse Emerson Ham Islesford Bath William F. Ham

Naval Academy Alumni Visit and Coastal Getaway

Com. and Mrs. Harry W. Hill hosted friends at left Friday for West Cornwall Connecticut to spend a few days with the Vrooms. Hill, formerly of the Dewey, now serves in Washington in the Office of the Assistant Chief of Operations. Their daughter Elizabeth and son John accompanied them. Also traveling were Mr. and Mrs. Walter H. Stover and daughter Shirley heading to Sunny-rest cottage at Foster's Point for a four week stay.

Harry W. Hill Com Guysbert B West Cornwall Conn Hill United States Naval Academy Annapolis U. S Dewey Washington, D.C Washington, D.C. Con Walter H. Stover Shirley Foster's Point

Double wedding intentions filed for Comeau Paulin clans

Thursday filings show James Frederick Comeau of 11 Spring Street and Alice Mary Paulin of 305 Center Street planning a September 2 wedding. Clifford Joseph White of 50 Spring Street and Mary Cecile Pauline Paulin of 574 Washington Street also intend to wed.

James Frederick Comeau Spring Street Alice Mary Paulin Center Street Clifford Joseph White Mary Cecile Alexina Paulin Washington Street Mr. Comeau Estella M. (Goucette) Comeau James ‘Alfred Comeau White Frank T Mary Laura (Babine) White Auburn Fabien D. and Marie Philomene (Theriault) Paulin West Bath

Grant couple vacationing at Berry's Mill cottage

Dr and Mrs Hugh D Grant have left for a month long vacation at their Berry's Mill West Bath cottage. Dr Grant can be reached by telephone during the absence.

Hugh D. Grant Berry’s Mill West Bath Dr. Grant

Mrs Hall Leaves Dallas for Washington Visit

Mrs. Frank Hall departed the Dallas home after a week visiting Rev. and Mrs. Charles M. Tubbs at 895 High Street. She will visit her sons in Washington, D. C. before returning home.

Frank Hall Charles M. Tubbs High Street Lefs Washington, D. C Dallas Tex

Boston man visits his mother in memorable town visit

George C. Wotten of Boston is visiting his mother Mrs. George C. Wotton at 721 Washington Street. The visit highlights family connections in the city.

George C. Wotten Boston George C. Wotton Washington Street

Hogan Family Returns Home From Bath Visit

Dr. and Mrs. Fremont Hogan and daughter Miss Viola Hogan of Springfield Mass returned home Friday after several days in Bath and vicinity and at Pemaquid visiting friends. Dr. Hogan is a brother of the late Miss Viola G. Hogan of Bath and his daughter is her namesake.

Fremont Hogan Viola Hogan Springfield Mass Bath and Vicinity Pemaquid Hogan Viola G. Hogan Bath

Bath mourns death of John A. Legro in Somersworth service

Mr and Mrs Allen M Irish Mrs William S Newell and Harry L Day were among Bath residents at the funeral for John A Legro held Thursday in Somersworth New Hampshire. Legro formerly of Bath died Monday at Hugenot Park New York and the service was at Forest Glade cemetery at two.

Allen M. Irish William S. Newell Harry L. Day Bath John A. Legro Somersworth N. H Legro Hugenot Park N. Y Forest Glade

Orono Couple Lynette Walker and Lloyd Flewelling Wed

Word arrives in Bath of the marriage in Orono of Miss Lynette Walker and Lloyd Flewelling both from the city. Mrs. Flewelling taught English on Morse high faculty last year. Her resignation is on file for Board of Education consideration. The couple returned from a wedding trip to Quebec.

Bath Orono Lynette Walker Lloyd Flewelling Flewelling Morse High Board of Education Quebec

Hennesseys Spend Weekend Across New England

Mr and Mrs Edward Hennessey have been in Miami for three years and recently spent several days in Bath and at Popham Beach with his sisters Mrs Harold W DeLong Agnes and Marguerite Hennessey of Washington Street They visited Petersham Mass with Hennessey relatives and Watertown Mass before returning to Florida.

Edward Hennessey Miami Fla Bath Popham Beach Harold W. DeLong Agnes Hennessey Marguerite Hennessey Washington Street Petersham Mass

Two Vermont and New Hampshire Women Return From White Mountains

Mrs Gilman Rogers of Norwich Vermont and Mrs Wesley Goodhue of Lebanon New Hampshire left Friday after visiting Mr and Mrs George E Sonia of 15 Meadow Way They traveled home through the White Mountains after the visit.

Gilman Rogers Norwich Wesley Goodhue Lebanon N. H George E. Sonia 15 Meadow Way White Mountains

Mrs Bertha Soule Of Brooklyn Ties To Bath Area

Miss Bertha Soule of Brooklyn New York visits a Bath area home for a few days. She taught Latin for years at Bath High School and later at Manual Training High School in Brooklyn before retiring a year ago.

Bertha Soule Brooklyn N. Y Grove Street Soule Bath High School Manual Training High School

Mrs Fenno Returns From Week With Her Father

Mrs Madeline Fenno of Somerville, Massachusetts, returned Sunday after spending a week with her father John E Sonia at 103 Beacon Street.

Madeline Fenno Somerville Mass John E. Sonia Beacon Street

Miss Ward Joins Mother for Vacation Visit

Miss Pansy M. Ward arrived Saturday from Hartford Connecticut to spend two weeks’ vacation with her mother Mrs. Everett H. Davis at 532 High Street.

Pansy M. Ward Hartford Conn Everett H. Davis High Street

Noted Maine figures visit Bath and Belgrade Lakes region

Mr and Mrs William F Ham return from Islesford after two weeks with brother Arthur Ham and Mrs Ham. They visited Seal Harbor Northeast Harbor Southwest Harbor Bar Harbor and Cadillac Mountain. Chase Mellon Jr of New York City will speak at the Maine Republican Women conference at Camp Abena Belgrade Lakes Friday afternoon. Mellon, a Manley family relative, spends summers at Small Point Beach with his parents and is linked to Joseph H Manley former Republican National Committee chairman. Charles M Boyd of Newton Mass arrives for a week with his daughter at Elmhurst.

William F. Ham Pearl Street Islesford Arthur Ham Chase Mellon, Jr New York City Maine Camp Abena Belgrade Lakes Bath Belgrade Mellon Manley Cottage Small Point Beach Chase Mellon New York Joseph H. Manley Augusta Manley Republican National Committee Douglas Dearborn Dearborn

Frederick-Percy Returns Home From Small Point Beach

Frederick-Percy returns Sunday to his Marlboro home after several weeks at Small Point Beach as a guest of Houghton Trott, son of Mr and Mrs Raymond H Trott. Mr and Mrs Edward Spitzer of New York are spending ten days at the Small Point residence.

Frederick—Percy Marlboro Mass Small Point Beach Houghton Trott Raymond H. Trott Edward Spitzer New York Small Point Beach Club

Frink Family Visits From Massachusetts and Connecticut

Mr and Mrs Samuel Frink and daughter Pees soon Biers Mass and Mrs Frinks sister Miss Bessie Bowle of Hartford Conn arrived for a two weeks visit with Mr and Mrs Fred A Bowle of Drummond street They were Ferry who has been passing the Summer vacation with her aunt Mrs Frink in Pittsfield and with her aunt and Stanley Jensen in Martford n

Samuel Frink Pees Soon

Bath Mentor Leads Playgrounds in New Hampshire

Charles Peterson of South Portland, once a Morse high school faculty member a decade ago, was a Bath caller Monday. He now teaches at Newton High School in Massachusetts and has run Lakeport New Hampshire municipal playgrounds for nine summers. Lakeport keeps a supervised eight week season at a cost of 1200 dollars.

Charles Peterson South Portland Morse High School Bath Peterson Newton, Mass Lakeport N. H Laconia

Daughter born at Lying-in hospital Cambridge

A daughter was born Saturday at the Lying-in hospital in Cambridge to Mr and Mrs William Brewster. The child was named Hildegarde. Mrs Brewster formerly lived in Portland while her husband studied at Cambridge Theological School and has visited Bath with her uncle and aunt Rev and Mrs Charles M Tubbs of High Street. The Brewsters have recently moved to Cambridge.

Boothbay Harbor couple visits city on Monday

Rev. and Mrs. Forrest L. Littlefield of Boothbay Harbor were visitors in the city Monday.

Forrest L. Littlefield Boothbay Harbor City

Local Jury Draws Thornhill From Highland Street

Harry Thurlow of Highland street has been drawn on the Federal jury in Portland for September. Philip Gildart Jr of Bangor is visiting his grandparents Mr and Mrs John Hunt of 362 Middle street over Labor Day.

Harry Thurlow Highland Street Portland Philip Gildart, Jr Bangor John H. Hunt Middle Street Labor Day

Helen Hartwell Returns to NE Tel Office Duties

Miss Helen E. Hartwell of 903 High street resumed duties Tuesday morning in the business office of the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company after a week's inaction.

Helen E. Hartwell High Street N. E. Tel. & Tel. Co

Bath visitors from Camden share week at Ridin' Light Lodge

T. H. Moody and daughter Gertrude, Mr. and Mrs. A. Waterfield and daughter Iris, all of Camden New Jersey, spent a week at Ridin' Light Lodge on High Street. Mrs. Edith Moorash of Springfield Massachusetts joined the party. The Moodys once lived in Bath as did Mrs. Moorash who was formerly Edith Bulner.

T. H. Moody Gertrude Moody A. Waterfield Iris Waterfield Camden N. J Ridin’ Light Lodge High Street Edith Moorash Springfield Mass Moodys Bath Moorash Edith Bulner

Willis Family Plans Labor Day Visit in Cambridge Area

Mrs. Florence Willis of Cambridge Massachusetts will spend Labor Day with her sister and brother in law Mrs. Angus Burden on Highland street and with Bertram Willis on Shaw street. Also joining are her son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Francis Murphy of Watertown Massachusetts.

Florence Willis Cambridge Mass Francis Murphy Watertown Labor Day Willis Angus Burden Highland Street Bertram Willis Shaw Street

Barn Dance At Small Point For Mayor Sewall’s Granddaughter

Mrs William D Sewall entertained with a barn dance at Small Point Beach for her granddaughter Miss Mary Sewall daughter of Mayor and Mrs Sewall of the Stone house The old fashioned barn at Small Point has been renovated and is now used for a game room and dancing. Mrs Emma Brown of Park street is spending two weeks in Brunswick with her daughter Mrs Fred Baldwin. Mrs Walter B Gould of Bangor returned after visiting Mr and Mrs James T Bonney of Union street. Mrs George Pottle her daughters Gladys and Charlotte and her niece Miss Sadie Pottle are in the city for a week. Mrs Marion Savoie Miss Bertha Savoie and Mr and Mrs John Allain returned Monday from Waterville where they spent the weekend. Mrs Dennis Childs of West Springfield Mass visiting Boothbay Harbor staying with Mr and Mrs Arthur L Pratt of North street. Mrs James E Lockery of Washington street is spending a week in Nobolboro with her mother Mrs Ida Cotton and sister Miss Grace Cotton of Vere Massachusetts at their summer home. Mrs Francis Bruce and son Gerald returned to New York Monday to join Mr Bruce after summer months with Mrs Allen Morse Highland

E. E. Wood Mina Wood Northampton Mass Bath William D. Sewall Small Point Beach Mary Sewall Dennis Childs West Springfield Boothbay Harbor Arthur L. Pratt North Street James E. Lockery Washington Street Nobleboro Ida Cotton Grace Cotton Revere, Mass Francis Bruce Gerald New York Bruce Allen Morse Highland Street

Kinney Returns From Visit With His Mother at Sagadahoc Ferry

Lloyd Kinney of Houston employed at the CCC Camp Bar Harbor returned Monday after spending the weekend with his mother Mrs. Annie Kinney at Sagadahoc Ferry.

Lloyd Kinney Houston CCC Bar Harbor Annie Kinney Sagadahoc Ferry

Mrs Kendall Returns From North Edgecomb Visit

Mrs. Mabel S. Kendall of Belmont Massachusetts visiting North Edgecomb has returned after several days with Mrs. W 8 Wiggin at 40 York Street.

Mabel S. Kendall Belmont, Mass North Edgecomb W. 8. Wiggin York Street

Burrs and Bonneys Host Guests in Union Street

Mr. and Mrs. Harry S Burr and daughters Marjorie and Barbara of Bangor are guests of Mr. and Mrs. James T Bonney of Union street court. Mrs. Herbert Bonney of Wolaston Mass arrived Monday for a visit with the Bonneys.

Harry S. Burr Marjorie Barbara Bangor James T. Bonney Union Street Court Herbert Bonney Wolaston Mass Bonney

Lexington Woman Visits West Bath Friends and Portland Start

Miss Katherine Brown of Lexington Massachusetts arrived Monday for a few days visit with Miss Doris Perkins daughter of Mr and Mrs Dorman Perkins of West Bath She was accompanied by her brother Theodore Brown who will visit friends in Portland.

Katherine Brown Lexington Mass Doris Perkins Dorman Perkins West Bath Theodore Brown Portland

Mrs Coffin Returns from Skowhegan Visit

Mrs. Nathan E. Coffin returns home on Park Street after a two week visit in Skowhegan with Mr. Coffin. N Elwood Jr. returns from Portland where he was a guest of cousins Mr. and Mrs. G Clifford Madden on Emery Street.

Nathan E. Coffin Park Street Skowhegan Coffin N. Elwood Jr Portland G. Clifford Madden Emery Street

Local Couples Return from Greenville Outing

Mr and Mrs Winfield Stevens of Lower Washington street and Mr and Mrs Adelbert Hall of Bedford street have returned from a week long outing at Greenville They visited with Mrs Stevens brother Ralph and Granville Jewett in Westport where they are guests.

Winfield Stevens Lower Washington Street Adelbert Hall Bedford Street Greenville Westport

Guests of Mr. and Mrs. Gowell on High Street

Mrs. E C Kernan of Washington DC and Mrs. Kathleen Fincher of Providence RI were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Gowell on High Street.

E. C. Kernan Washington, D. C Kathleen Fincher Providence, R. I Leonard Gowell High Street

American Legion Post 21 Installs Officers After Boothbay Harbor Trip

Seventeen members and guests attended the Roland Smith Post 21 meeting on August 27 as J. Horace McClure installed new officers. Henry W. Owen Jr. became commander with John H. Williams as 1st vice and Owen McGurty as 2nd vice. Thomas R. Huston is finance officer and adjutant, Timothy Wagner sergeant at arms, and Samuel Povich chaplain. A trip to Boothbay Harbor sponsored by Lucelia Blake had 41 adults and eight children on the Virginia voyage.

Dofon Boothbay Harbor Lucelia Blake Virginia J. Horace McClure Roland Smith American Legion Henry W. Owen, Jr John H. Williams Owen McGurty Thomas R. Huston Timothy Wagner Samuel Povich

Bath Area News Highlights District 10 Meeting and Local Events

Lincoln lodge Odd Fellows prepares for the District No 10 annual meeting in Bath on October 7 with officers expected and a program to be arranged. The Bath Memorial Hospital alumni picnic is set for Black Water Point Earl Wing's farm North Bath on Thursday afternoon Aug 29. Boothbay and Merrymeeting summer camps on Thorne's Island and North Woolwich closed with banquets and 100 campers returning to Midwest homes. Bath Country Club golfers visit Augusta for a day of golf and dinner. A drug store clerk Clayton T Fortier of A Hallet Co suffered a fractured toe in a work accident and will resume duties soon. Cars operated by Edward Foster Bath and a Quebec party collided Tuesday evening. minor damage and mutual satisfaction in resolution.

Lincoln Lodge Odd Fellows Bath Bath Memorial, Hospital Black Water Point Earl Wing Boothbay Merry Meeting Thorne’s Island North Woolwich Mid- West Arthur R. Webster Webster Withrow High School Cincinnati Clayton T. Fortier A. Hallet & Co Edward Foster Quebec Oak and Washington Streets American Legion

Social Notes Highlight Bath Area Guests and Visits

Miss Louise Ricker of Clearwater stays with Mr and Mrs Pearl Dunbar. Miss Laura Parsons of Boston leaves for home after 15 years at Merry Meeting camp. Rev M R Boynton of Chicago visits Bath while summers on Malden Island. Dorothy Welch of Bath engaged to Paul L Boudreau of Portland.

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