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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1932

Page

4

Wiscasset Church News and Local Social Roundup

Many new members are to join the Congregational church, with Lord's Supper to follow. The Dorcas club meets at Miss Helen Quinnam's home. Articles note school entertainments, local visits, and community events. Includes church schedules, meetings for Epworth League and Women's clubs, and notices of travels, family visits, and local gatherings.

Wiscasset Academy Sports Promising Hoops Team

Coach Larry Soule lists veterans Jim Cushman Harold Leavitt Clif Reed Russ Lewis as core players for a strong Wiscasset Academy basketball season. Freshmen and girls’ team potential noted, with strong student turnout urged. The senior class also prepares the play And Mary Did featuring a long cast.

Larry Soule Jim" Cushman Harold Leavitt Clif” Reed Russ” Lewis W. A Wiscasset Academy Mary Mary Sterling Harriet MacPhee Lawrence Grey Melvin Soule

Local Notes From Sheepscot Echo December 2 1893

Mrs Powers came from Randolph last Wednesday. Miss Florence Philbrick was in town Wednesday evening. Wallace Kimball of Gardiner was in town over Thanksgiving. Miss Annie L Sawyer of Portland spent Thanksgiving at home. Jesse White has a new street light on Main Street. Mrs B B Jackson is visiting relatives in Richmond. Mrs Washington Groves and daughter Ethel have returned from Boston. Horace Rines will take his school in South Bristol Monday. Mrs Frank Baker returned to her home in Damariscotta Thursday afternoon.

Congregational Church Dorcas Club Helen Quinnam Friendly Indians Bradford Redonett, Jr Eddy School North Edgecoomb Frances Plumstead Edgecomb Congregational Vestry New England Elizabeth O'Neil Philip Parker Olison Cummings Elaine Moore Gwendolyn Greenough Clarence Dodge Leon Dodge, Jr Helen Cdge Blanche Plumstead Miss Plumstead Clinton R. Bailey Byron Adams Maine Roy R. Marston Lawrence Marston Makden Mass Richard H. Tucker Richard 6Th Jane Armstrong Stirling Jane Tucker Castle Tucker Legion Auxilary Lawrence Haggett Red Men's Hall Legion and Auxiliary Lincoln County Council American Legion Louise Adams Bernice Webber U. of M Stanton Sherman Bates Winter Harbor Boothbay Harbor Wiscasset Frank Rowe Capt Clark Carl M. P. Larrabee Langma F Joseph E. Hubbard Gertrude Frances West Somerville Alice D. Taylor Hodge Street G. Fred Ilsley Ruth Arthur Saco Emma W. Isley Union Street Emily Groves C. A. Richards Granville Moulton Portland Joseph P. Tucker Josephine Tucker Sarah D Carolyn S. Varney Camden Bradford C. Bedennett Ira Redonnett South Portland Redonnett Bradford C. Redonnett Mabel A. Rhoades Wellesley Hills E. W. Sisley William Grover Bath Birch Point Josephine Plumstead M. A. Plumstead Elizabeth Sewall Alonzo Applin Brunswick Sidney G. Evans Federal Street Arthur Passmore the Times R. H. T. Taylor DeHa Collins Kennebec Steamboat Co Florence Knight East Wilton Joseph Tucker North Adams Mary Hughes May Taylor William D. Patterson George H. Crosby W. F. P. Fogg Maine Genealogical Society Lincoln County Patience William Stapleton New York City Patty Tucker Wircasset Moronian Seminary Bethlehem Penn Denver Colo Rocky Mountain News H. W. Hawes Alice Hobson Miss Hobson Joseph Wood Sheepscot Echo Powers Randolph Florence Philbrick Wallace Kimball Gardiner Annie L. Sawyer Jesse White Main Street B. B. Jackson Richmond Washington Groves Ethel Boston Horace Rines South Bristol Frank Baker Damariscotta Charles L. Macurda Paul Lewiston Sam Lakin Ned Rines Emma Cunningham Helen H. Benedict New York Geraldine Albee Waltham Alna F. H. Albee James Norman Augusta Daniel Page East Edgecomb Will Clisby L. C. Bickford E. N. Lewis Winnie Norcross Irving Fowles Belgrade Lakes Augustus White New Hampshire John Wright Newport R. I Donald U. S. Naval Training Station F. E. Johnson Henry Johnson Nathaniel Lincoln Ernest Stinson Bangor Vassalboro Woolen Mills Jasper Rines Salem Marion Rines Munsey John Dow Emma Crawford Williston N. H Carrie Sawyer New England Magazine James Fenimore Cooper John Johnston, Jr Sheepscot Sheepscot Farms Charles Teague E. E. Seekins A. R. Smith W. F. Merrill Mary Merrill Crystal Chapter Fred W. Larrabee Larrabee's Grove Edgar C. Murphy Washington Street Joseph W. Larrabee Leburton D. Sheldon Edgett Street Annie Wylie Stackpole Henry P. Healey West Street Harold J. Haggett High Street Edwin W. Haggett Sanford’s Crossing Road William E. Harding West Palm Beach Fila Emily Larrabee Walter W. Larrabee Topsham Haggett Laura E. Lemont Bowdoinham Sagadahoc Pomona Merry Meeting Grange Edward A. Footer Bath City Hospital Charlotte Colby Cooper's Mills Cony High School Calby Morse High School Helen H. Rogers Clementine K. Burns Llewellyn D. Rogers Hayden Rogers Winthrop, Mass Charles H. Bates, Jr Brooklyn N. Y Rufus W. Lombard Campbell's Pound Jennie Thompson Waterville Owen Thompon Julia Coombs Amy Coombs Campbell's Pond Percy E. Holbrook Meadowbrook Road Mr. Holbrook Lee Holbrook Robert D. Metcalf Massachusetts Loring D. Small and Sons Silas Bates Margaret Bickford Bickford Stanley Shirley Beachmont Leslie Bates Lynnhurst Tibbetts Brigham’s Cove Melvin Monteneng Hillcrest Bailey Sadie Grover Plinette Allen Raymond C. Hathorne Melvin Soule John Sutter Bruce Dickson Harold Leavitt Nellie Bailey Willing Workers Society Willing Workers Harold Woolley Roberta B. Hathorne Burnette L. Bailey Gorham Normal Sarah Bailey University of Maine Maurice T. Hathorne Frank R. Bailey Asbury G. Bailey Warren Grover Hallie Simpson Arthur Grover Josephine Louise Sutter Albert Soule Pat Johnson Clara A. Hathorne Richard Hunnewell Edith Getchell Andrea Dorothy Thomas Dickyson J. W. Reed Late Day Carlton Reed Flushing Winghip A. Reed Raymond Prescott Little Son Carmel Prescott Daisy Bailey Moatsweag Henry Leeman Nellie Raymond V. Rice Nequasset Edwin Moulton Winthrop Percy Marston Lawrence Ryan Hellis Leeman Henry Dubar Ladies’ Auxiliary Geraldine Stott Central Maine Institute A. A. Stott

Local Notables Gather in Wiscasset 1907 for Visits and Ventures

In the Wiscasset area Miss Mae Lincoln visits Turner while many townsfolk travel and host guests from Bath Augusta Lewiston and Newport R. I. For Thanksgiving week residents note callers including the Lakin family of Bath Edward Blinn and daughter Mel Macurda family from Lewiston Emma Cunningham and other locals. A homebuilt telescope astonishes residents as Mr Crouse from Fort Fairfield crafts it from odd materials for under a dollar.

Bath families gather for Thanksgiving in West Bath and beyond

Read across West Bath notices detailing deaths, visits, weddings, births, and Thanksgiving gatherings. Families from Bath, Topsham, West Palm Beach, Portland, Lisbon and beyond join relatives at Campbell's Pond, Sagadahoc Pomona, and Brigham's Cove in late November celebrations.

Saco Veteran to Take County Jail Custodian Role

Ex Alderman Edward P. Johnson of Saco will become custodian of the county jail at Alfred succeeding Lester C. Garvin who has served 12 years. The appointment follows Sheriff elect Charles J. Goodwin’s announcement last week as part of pre January 1 jail duty arrangements.

Edward P. Johnson Saco Masonic American Legion Richard C. Owen Alfred Lester C. Garvin Charles J. Goodwin

Willing Workers Host Reception and Local Weddings

A Woolwich reception at Hillside Manse honors Mr and Mrs Milton Bailey after their October 28 marriage to former Sadie Grover. Attendees include Hathorne, Bailey, Sutter, and Bailey family members, plus students and neighbors. Church events promise programs on Paul in Rome and a Christmas play building toward December 20.

Paul Rome

Sale and Entertainment Draw Crowds at Grange Hall

A Thursday evening sale and entertainment at the grange hall drew a large crowd. Vendors offered goods and refreshments while local performers provided music and entertainment for attendees.

Sunday school program draws large Bath group crowd

A Sunday school program organized by 20 youths drew a strong audience. A delegation from the First Baptist church of Bath led by Rev. Charles R. Sims and a group from Woolwich Center added to the ceremony's inspiration and sociability.

First Baptist Church of Bath Charles R. Sims Woolwich Center

Day's Ferry News Social Weekend Gatherings

Mrs Rud and son Win chip with Lois Day visit Mrs Rud's sister. Howard Whitting stays in Flushing as Cleveland and Charlotte Buck join Thanksgiving with Samuel ng in Portland. Ward Jack and pear grainey spend weekend with Prescott in Liberty. Munseys host Thanksgiving guests from Dresden. Reed family visits relatives in Plushing. The Day's club holds its regular meeting.

J. W. Rud Winchip Lois Day Alexander Munsey Herman Lilly Angie Barter Dresden Carston Reed Plushing

Obituary: Florence Nichols Dies in Boston at 29

F B Nichols received word Saturday of his niece Miss Florence Nichols who died at Deaconess Hospital Boston at age 29. She had taught for several years and earlier lived in Bath while attending Morse High School.

F. B. Nichols Florence Nichols Deaconness Hospital Boston Bath Morse High School

Funeral to be Held for Edgar C. Murphy

The funeral of Edgar C. Murphy is announced with service details to follow. He is remembered by family and friends for his dedication and community involvement.

Edgar C. Murphy

H Lemont in Oregon Obituary Details

George H Lemont aged 79 of St Helens Oregon died November 16 native of Bath England and grandson of Joshua Philbrook who built the Howard He was born August 25 1853 son of Capt George Lemont His mother Sarah Philbrook and relatives Miss teebargotreon and brook Montgomery are named His father went to the West coast in 1249 and the family later settled in St Helens with Ree some Leena

George H. Lemont St. Helens Portland Oregon Bath Joshua Philbrook Howard George Lemont Sarah Philbroook Tee Abargotreon Ang Nor Terr Brook Montgomery Teee Eee Eee Helens Ree Inemy Ben Seiling McGinn Charles Ladd Edwin Holman

Obituary for Edgar C. Murphy

Edgar C. Murphy, longtime resident and church member, lived in the community with his wife surviving him.

Abesis Murphy Had Bapliss Church The Patich

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Thadeous Reed Bertram Frank Créamer Zina Davis Arthur Chadburn Julia Lewis Bradford C. Redonnet, Jr Kent's Hill John Conley Beacon Street Conley Mr. Redonnett Woman's Club Mesdames Wright Woolwich Agnes Trowbridge Hingham Wolcott Andrews Penniman Larned Brown J. Nelson Borland II Beverly Farms Lincoln Home Female Charitable Society Church School South Newcastle Epworth League Phyllis Lewis Rodney W. Roundy A. S. Oliver Supt Congregational Sheepscot Valley Wilbur I. Bull Ford Ltd U.C.C Ape Nash Overland Haggett Garage Co Ford Dealers Wiscasset Academy Sports Donald F. Preble Optician Ceates Thursda Mae Lincoln Turner Edward Blinn Rena Albee Mel West Bath Montsveag Canada Panama India Africa Philippines England France Germany Bermuda Bath Independent Georgetown Phippsburg Five Islands the Times Co Day's Ferry News Ev. C. Murphy H. Lemont Edgar CC. Murphy Mead Bath Iron Works Bigge Heast Broadway
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