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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1931

Page

6

Thanksgiving Auxiliary Banquet Inspects Bruns wick Lodges

Mr and Mrs Henry T B Leeman of this city attended the Thanksgiving banquet and inspection of several auxiliaries in Portland hosted by Ridgley Auxiliary of Canton Ledge I O O F more than 100 guests represented Waterville South Paris and Lewiston lodges Mrs Inez Crosby Rockland president served as inspecting officer Leeman and husband are noted as former leaders Lina Sewall left for Winter Park Fla Nanve Jackson accompanied her mother to Bath and Haverhill Mass Herbert Lermond formerly of this city visited relatives in town.

Henry T. B. Leeman King Odd Fellows Brunswick Portland Ridgley Canton Ledge Forest Avenue Waterville Paris Lewiston Inez Crosby Rockland Assembly Leeman King Auxiliary Leman Canton King, P. M Lawrence B. Jackson Amesbury Mass Mr. Jackson Samuel Bailey Jackson Bath Arthur Sewall Frederick E. Drake Haverhill Nanve Jackson Drake Bradford Academy

Representative Merritts Stay in Greenwich Conn Weather Pleasant

Representative Freeman H. Merritt and Mrs. Merritt spend the month at Greenwich Connecticut at the home of Mrs. Merritt’s brother William Jay Willson. The weather there has been delightful for almost the entire month. Willson is known among Sebasco colony members and Bath residents as a frequent Shore Acres golf course visitor. The Merritts may return to Bath later in the season.

Freeman H. Merritt

Portland Obituary Notice for Shaughnessy and Hooper Families

Mrs. Helen Shaughnessy and daughter Frances and Mrs. Samuel Hooper and daughter Catherine passed Friday in Portland.

Helen Shaughnessy Frances Samuel Hooper Catherine Portland

Forest official Loring promoted to Mancos district ranger

J Mal colm Loring son of Mr and Mrs John M Loring of North Bath has been promoted from assistant forest ranger at Devil's Head Pike’s National Forest to district ranger of the Mancos district of the Montezuma National Forest with headquarters at Mancos Colorado. Mrs Loring at Colorado Springs will join him later. Loring graduated Morse High school Bates college 1928 and Yale School of Forestry 1930.

J. Malcolm Loring John M. Loring North Bath Devil’s Head Pike’s National Forest Mancos Montezuma National Forest Col Mesverde National Park Loring Colorado Springs Mr. Loring Morse High School Bates College Yale School of Forestry

Davis Family Weekend Visit in Portland

Dr and Mrs H E Davis and daughter Patricia of Portland spent the weekend with Mrs Davis parents Mr and Mrs Joseph Solovich.

H. E. Davis Patricia Portland

Torrey Family Thanksgiving Table Decorated with Garden Marigolds

Thanksgiving morning marigolds from a personal garden were used as table decorations by Mr and Mrs Herbert E Torrey for their Thanksgiving guests, grandchildren Martha and Joseph Torrey, children of ex Alderman J Haviland Torrey.

Herbert E. Torrey Martha Joseph Torrey J. Haviland Torrey

Bostonan McLellan Jr Visits Bath With Parents

J Houghton McLellan Jr of Boston is spending a few days in Bath with his parents Mr and Mrs J Houghton McLellan of Washington street.

J. Houghton McLellan, Jr Boston Bath J. Houghton McLellan Washington Street

Neighborhood Bridges club hosts prize winners and guests

Mrs. Thomas K. Haley hosted Neighborhood Bridges club activities with auction prizes awarded to Mrs. George Oliver, Mrs. John Atwood, and Mrs. Stearns Scott. Visitors include William Sturtevant and Carl Saverin heading to Belfast, while the Thurlows visited Ports mouth, N H with Dow relatives. Various locals attended events and holiday travel noted.

Thomas K. Haley Cobb Road Neighborhood Bridges Club George Oliver John Atwood Stearns Scott

Neilleys Return From Boston and New Hampshire Visit

I. B. Neilley and daughter Miss Florence Neilley of Trufant's Crossing returned Sunday evening from a three day trip to Manchester and Nashua New Hampshire where they visited relatives. They were Sunday afternoon guests of Mr and Mrs Charles E Doten of Sherman street Portland. Miss Marjorie Gummings 1207 Washington street spent Thanksgiving at her Topsham home.

I. B. Neilley Florence Neilley Trufant’s Crossing Manchester Nashua N. H Charles E. Doten Sherman Street Portland Marjorie Washington Street Topsham

Mitchell Family Guests in Portland for Thanksgiving

Mr. and Mrs. Whitman Mitchell and their children Phyllis Elliot and Emery of Milan street spent Thanksgiving in Portland as guests of Mr. Mitchell's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mitchell of Ashmont street in Woodfords.

Whitman Mitchell Phyllis Elliot Emery Milan Street Portland Mr. Mitchell Charles Mitchell Ashmont Street Woodfords

Mrs Lewis Avery Hosts St Marys Sodality Bridge Night

Mrs Lewis Avery led a bridge and whist party at St Marys parish hall under St Marys Womens Sodality. Prizes were awarded to E R Avery, Katherine OHarа, Stephen McPhee, Martin Conley, Andrew Hart, Anna Johansen, Arthur Jenkins, C A Radley, and Hubert Arsenault for various first second and consolation finishes. Mr and Mrs Sanford B Nickerson returned home from Boston Monday. Morse High faculty members and spouses left Wednesday to travel to their homes for Thanksgiving.

Lewis Avery St. Mary's Morse High School Agnes Fahey Portland Katherine Conley Ellsworth Hester Rose Brooks Elizabeth Ames Somersworth N. H Horace Herrick Southwest Harbor Errol Baker Skewheean Cecille Veilleux Lewiston

McInnes Returns to Boston After Weekend at Home

R. Rodger McInnes returned to Boston Sunday after spending the weekend at his home on Wachington Street.

R. Rodger McInnes Boston Wachington Street

Silurians Dinner Returns to New York at St Regis

Charles M. Lincoln of the New York Times, an early Bath Independent reporter, joined other veteran New York pressmen at the Silurians annual banquet held Friday night at the Hotel St. Regis. Distinguished attendees included Poultner Bigelow, Henry L. Stoddard, Louis Seibold, Isaac D. White, and Charles Edward Russell.

Charles M. Lincoln New York Times Old Bath Independent Silurians Hotel St. Regis New York New York Press Poultner Bigelow Henry L. Stoddard Louis Seibold Isaac D. White Charles Edward Russell

Thanksgiving Visit Ties McKiever and Pratt Families

Mrs. Lois McKiever of Bedford Street joined her brother Thomas Pratt of Bramhall Street Portland as a Thanksgiving Day guest, sharing meal and family time.

Lois McKiever Bedford Street Thomas Pratt Bramhall Street Portland

Local students return to Eastern State Normal after Thanksgiving

Miss Patricia A. Whitehouse and Miss Alice R. Lturtevant, both M. H. S. graduates, returned Sunday to Castine to resume classes at Eastern State Normal school after Thanksgiving recess at home. They were accompanied by Miss Whitehouse’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward T. Whitehouse, and Miss Sarah Reynolds with her niece Miss Helen Reynolds.

Patricia A. Whitehouse Alice R. Lturtevant Castine Eastern State Normal School

Miss Kathleen Darveau Returns Home After Thanksgiving Visit

Miss Kathleen Darveau returned to Gardiner Saturday after spending Thanksgiving at the home of Miss Isa bell Gallant on Bedford Street.

Kathleen Darveau Gardiner Isabell Gallant Bedford Street

Portland Matron Keeps Thanksgiving Dinner Guests List

Mrs. Julia Fletcher of Portland visits two weeks with her daughter Mrs. Henry T B Leeman at Somerset place and on Thanksgiving day the Leemans host a dinner with guests including Mr and Mrs Leonard Munsey. Miss Elinor Shorey, a Lincoln school student in Providence, Rhode Island, weekends at her parents home on Washington street.

Julia Fletcher Portland Henry T. B. Leeman Somerset Place Leeman Leonard Munsey Elinor Shorey Lincoln School Providence, R. I Washington Street

Edward C Hanscom Returns Home From Bath Visit

Edward C Hanscom of Newton Massachusetts has come back home after a brief stay in Bath as guest of Mr and Mrs C C Toothaker of North Street He was a classmate and roommate of Elwood Toothaker at the University of Maine.

Edward C. Hanscom Newton Mass Bath C. C. Toothaker North Street Mr. Hanscom Elwood Toothaker Univesity of Maine

Fairfield couple’s visit to Bethon sister’s home

Mr and Mrs John G Haskell of Fairfield motored to Beth Thursday and were guests of his sister Mrs Charles R Farnham of Middle Street.

John G. Haskell Fairfield Beth Charles R. Farnham Middle Street

Thanksgiving Dinner Hosted by Mrs Rideout in City

Mrs. Charles F Rideout of Washington Street entertained a family party on Thanksgiving Day with guests including Mr and Mrs David Owen of Pittsfield Mrs Frederick Prince of Portland and Mrs Eva Dunton of this city.

David Owen Pittsfield Frederick Prince Portland Eva Dunton City Charles F. Rideout Washington Street

Miss Theo McNeil Returns to Gorham Normal School as Senior

Miss Theo McNeil returns to Gorham Normal School where she is a senior after spending Thanksgiving with her parents Mr. and Mrs. James R. McNeil at 11 Pine Street.

Theo McNeil Gorham Normal School James R. McNeil Pine Street

Birthday Dinner Party at Middle Street Home

Miss Ellen Stevens entertained friends at her Middle street home Saturday evening with a birthday dinner. Guests included Kathleen Scott Eva Henderson Lois Swett Ruth Dale Lucille Johnson Catherine Hooper and Carol Stevens.

Ellen Stevens Middle Street Kathleen Scott Eva Henderson Lois Swett Ruth Dale Lucille Johnson Catherine Hooper Carol Stevens

Thanksgiving Guests From Portland and Prouts Neck

Mr and Mrs Josph Bimson and Mr and Mrs R Henry with daughter Ruth bell of South Portland visited Mr and Mrs William F Ham on Pearl Street. Also Mr and Mrs Oliver Brown of Western Avenue spent Thanksgiving in Friendship with Mr and Mrs George Pettle.

Josph Bimson R. Henry Ruthbell South Portland H. P. Skillings William Prouts Neck William F. Ham Pearl Street Oliver Brown Western Avenue George Pettle

Luncheon Guests from Malden and New York City Visit

Mrs. Joseph I. Smith hosted a Saturday luncheon at 1121 Washington street with Mr and Mrs B Newman and daughter Joan Miss Lillian Shepard of Malden Mass and Mrs Rose Altman of New York City. Mr and Mrs Freeman A Trott of 16 Dike road entertained Thanksgiving guests Mr and Mrs Arthur Trott of Woolwich.

Joseph I. Smith Washington Street B. Newman Joan Lillian Shepard Malden Mass Rose Altman New York City Freeman A. Trott Dike Road Arthur Trott Woolwich

Isadore Arik Returns to Bates After Thanksgiving Break

Isadore Arik resumed sophomore studies at Bates College in Lewiston on Sunday after spending the Thanksgiving recess with his brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs David S Cogan at 574 Washington rear.

Isadore Arik Lewiston Bates College David S. Cogan Washington Street

Watertown Visit After Stay with Lemonts Ends

The subject traveled to Watertown Massachusetts after spending several days with Mr and Mrs Arthur C Lemont at 59 Lemont Street.

Watertown Mass Arthur C. Lemont Lemont Street

Holiday Guest Pauline Burden Visited Woolwich

Miss Pauline Burden of Highland street holiday guest of Mrs. Lillian Nickerson at the home of Mrs. Lulu Atkins in Woolwich, staying with relatives during the festive period.

Pauline Burden Highland Street Lillian Nickerson Mrs. Nickerson Lulu Atkins Woolwich

Thanksgiving Dinner Gathered Lawrence Family in Bath Area

Mr and Mrs Ibra K Lawrence entertained with a family Thanksgiving dinner at their Arrow street home. Attending were Irene Ruth and Doris home from University of Maine Elmer and Robert plus Mrs Andrew Pray and Mr Pray of Norwood R I with Constane and Phyllis Their daughters George Sotheard of Portland Mrs Helen Foster and Mr and Mrs E A Sotheard Mrs Martha Hall and daughter Esther and Evelyn Sotheard all of Bath Also Mrs J Leslie Coombs Mrs Ernest T Fulton and Mrs Norman W Howard passed Friday in Portland.

Ibra K. Lawrence Arrowsic Irene Ruth Doris University of Maine Elmer Robert Andrew Pray Esther Evelyn Sotheard Bath

Thanksgiving Dinner Hosts Share With City Guests

Mr and Mrs John L McLellan of upper Washington street hosted a Thanksgiving dinner with guests including Mr and Mrs Edward Footer and their son Edward Jr, Mr and Mrs James B Lemont and their sons J Bazin Jr and Paul, and Miss Mary Louise McLellan of Boston. D J Tardif visited Lonerton Sunday. The First Baptist church womens missionary society met Friday with president Mrs Ida A White Lemont street. devotions and a Missions Magazine study preceded refreshments. The next meeting will be Jan 2 due to Christmas. The new church parlor is expected to be ready by then.

Harold Haggett West Bath Edwin Haggett Doris H. Jordan James B. Lemont and Sons J. Bazin, Jr Paul Laura Lemont Charles Haggett George C. Wotton Jr George C. Wotton Washington Street Gadsden Alabama Hotel Reid Mr. Wotton John L. McLellan Upper Washington Street Edward Footer Mary Jane Edward, Jr James B. Lemont City Mary Louise McLellan Boston Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church Ida A. White Lemont Street Missions Magazine Henry F. Fowler State School For Boys South Portland Winter Street Fowler

Maine student Roy Hathorne visits Woolwich home

Roy Hathorne a University of Maine student spent the weekend at his parents’ home in Woolwich New England reporting on family ties and local travel during a quiet period for regional residents.

Roy Hathorne University of Maine Woolwich

Fisher Family Visit Lights Up Richmond Weekend

Mrs Alonzo G Fisher and her daughters Barbara and Marjorie along with Philip Fisher and Edward Mallory of Newton Mass visited Mrs Fisher’s uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Fred Bragg in Richmond Sunday. Fisher and Mallory returned to Newton Monday after a week with Mr Fisher’s mother.

Alonzo G. Fisher Barbara Marjorie Park Street Philip Fisher Edward Mallory Newton Mass

Miss Elsie Wakefield Passes Away in Portland

Miss Elsie Wakefield, a nurse in Portland, died Sunday. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank S. Wakefield of 53 South street.

Elsie Wakefield Portland Frank S. Wakefield South Street

Thanksgiving Dinner Hosts Welcome 17 Guests in Portland

Mr and Mrs Herbert Huggard of Mechanic Street attended a Thanksgiving dinner and family reunion in Portland hosted by Mr and Mrs Benjamin Morris, the Huggards visiting Mr Huggards parents. Seventeen guests were present.

Herbert Huggard Mechanic Street Portland Mr. Huggard Benjamin Morris Mrs. Morris

Student John Levya resumes studies at Hebron Academy

John Levya returned to Hebron Academy on Monday to resume his studies after spending Thanksgiving with his parents Mr. and Mrs. George E. Levya at Turner Court.

John Levya Hebron Academy George E. Levya Turner Court

Master Adzman Returns to Essex Yard After Visit

Charles I. Madden, master adzman, who has been living with Mrs. Madden on Mechanic street, returned to Essex Massachusetts on Saturday. He has worked for several years at the Essex shipyard in response to a recent call.

Charles I. Madden Adzman

Thanksgiving Guests and a Student Sermon at First Baptist

Mrs Frederick Duniels and Miss Agnes Humphreys of High street visited sister Mrs Robert Toothaker in Brunswick on Thanksgiving day. Miss M Helen Sims of Gordon College preached at First Baptist church, using The Voice of One Crying in the Wilderness as text from Matthew. Mrs Sims sang solos, with Miss Irma Groves reading scripture.

Frederick Duniels Agnes Humphreys High Street Robert Toothaker Mr. Toothaker Brunswick M. Helen Sims Gordon College of Theology and Missions Boston Charles R. Sims North Street First Baptist Church

Pratt Couple Visited Portland With Daughter

Mr and Mrs Alfred Pratt of Bedford Street spent Thursday in Portland as guests of their daughter Mrs Nathan E Copeland of Muncejy Street.

Alfred Pratt Bedford Street Portland Nathan E. Copeland Munjecy Street

Burns Family Mourns Death Of Father In Worcester

Wilbur D. Burns of 1093 Washington Street left Sunday for Worcester Massachusetts after his father Philip C. Burns died Saturday. The Bath division A and IX Ry operator had just visited the elder Burns when the end came. funeral held Monday afternoon.

Wilbur D. Burns Washington Street Worcester Mass Philip C. Burns Wilbur Burns Bath

Miss Mary Sewall and Miss Jane Hyde Return to Portland School

Miss Mary Sewall and Miss Jane Hyde resumed studies at Waynflete Latin School in Portland after spending Thanksgiving recess with their parents in Bath.

Mary Sewall Jane Hyde Waynflete Latin School Portland Bath

Miss Frances Shaughnessy Returns to Notre Dame Academy

Miss Frances Shaughnessy resumed studies Monday at Notre Dame Academy for girls after spending Thanksgiving with her mother Mrs Helen Shaughnessy on Washington Street.

Frances Shaughnessy Notre Dame Academy For Girls Helen Shaughnessy Washington Street

Fuller and Shaw Celebrate Thanksgiving in Boston Area

Mr and Mrs Eliot A Fuller and Charles Shaw of Norway spent Thanksgiving with Mrs Fuller's father John Minott at 19 Beacon Street.

Eliot A. Fuller Charles Shaw Norway

Gorham High Family Returns from Thanksgiving Trip

Miss Marion Whittier a Gorham Normal senior returned Sunday night to Gorham after spending Thanksgiving vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs Arthur C Whittier at 360 Washington Street. The Whittiers drove to Gorham with their daughter.

Marion Whittier Gorham

Robinsons Return to Somerville After Washington Visit

Mr and Mrs Clyde Robinson and their son Richard arrived back in Somerville Massachusetts on Sunday following a weeklong stay on Washington Street The family completed their trip with no reported incidents and planned to resume daily routines in the city.

Clyde Robinson Richard Somerville Mass Washington Street

Miss Elizabeth Deering Returns After Thanksgiving Visit

Miss Elizabeth B Deering a student at Boston University Sargent school of Physical Education returned Sunday night after spending the Thanksgiving holidays with her parents Mr and Mrs Carroll A Deering at 398 Washington Street in Boston.

Elizabeth B. Deering Boston University Sargent School of Physical Education Carroll A. Deering Washington Street

Bath Club Theatre Party Highlights Portland Visit

Bath Social club of Portland enjoyed a theatre party at The Playhouse to see Thats Gratitude. Former Bath residents attended including Mrs. Albion K. Parris Mrs. Clifton E. Dodge Mrs. Fannie E. Goss Mrs. Nathan J. Copeland and others. Various Bath figures hosted and visited over the holidays with trips to New York City Boston and Norfolk among family and friends.

Bath Portland Playhouse Albion K. Parris Clifton E. Dodge Fannie E. Goss Nathan J. Copeland Carl N. Haskell Harry M. Berry Lottie Gilman Mae Gilman W. J. Maines Fred Fuller John Hamilton Alice J. Shaw Lottie Culleton William W. Foss Spring Street

Mrs Berry Recovering After Fall At West Bath Home

Mrs M E Berry, mother of Mrs Dorman Perkins of West Bath, is slowly recovering from a broken shoulder after a fall two weeks ago at her daughter's home where she is staying.

M. E. Berry Dorman Perkins West Bath

Portland Hosts First Community Concert With Pianist Goldsand

A Portland audience attended the first in a series of Community concerts Friday night. Viennese pianist Robert Goldsand presented a program spanning classics to modern school works, celebrated for dazzling technique and lyrical tone. Municipal organ selections by Charles R. Cranham complemented the program. The second concert is set for January 11 with violinist Michael Elman as the artist.

Fred D. Hill Herbert S. Harris Charles, L. Oliver Edna Bliss Miriam W. Kimball Frederick E. Drake Lawrence B. Jackson Frank A. Hodgdon Ruth Hoedgdon Portland Robert Goldsand Goldsand Charles R. Cranham Micha Elman

Miss Elinor Shorey Returns to Lincoln School

Miss Elinor Shorey returned Sunday to the Lincoln School for Girls after spending the weekend at her parents home on Washington street.

Elinor Shorey Lincoln School For Girls William S Shorey Washington Street

Young Ladies Bridge Club Honors Prize Winners

Mrs Albert Bonney won first prize for high score in bridge at the weekly meeting. Miss Arlene Footer was second, Mrs Harry Cooke third, and Miss Josephine Fraser fourth. Three tables were used, with Miss Josephine Fraser and Miss Ruth Johnson as hostesses. Mrs Albert Bonney and Mrs Harold W Lupovitz will be hostesses at the next meeting.

Albert Bonney Young Ladies’ Bridge Club Arlene Footer Harry Cooke Josephine Fraser Ruth Johnson Harold W. Lupovitz

Davis Hatch Family Return From Visit in Needham Mass

Mr and Mrs Davis Hatch Jr and their son Davis traveled home to Needham Massachusetts on Saturday after spending several days with Mr Hatch s mother Mrs Davis Hatch of Green street The family car trip and visit were described in brief society notes.

Davis Hatch, Jr Davis Needham, Mass Mr. Hatch Davis Hatch Green Street

Boyd Couple Return From Bath Visit To Newton

Mr and Mrs Charles Boyd left Saturday for their Newton Massachusetts home after spending several days in Bath with their daughter Mrs John H Hyde and Mr Hyde at Elmhurst They plan to travel to Southern California for several weeks after

Mrs Charles Boyd Newton Mass Bath John H. Hyde Mr. Hyde Elmhurst Mrs. Boyd California

Farrell resumes studies at Springfield YMCA after break

Duncan Farrell returns to classes at the Springfield Y M C A after a Thanksgiving recess spent with his parents, Mr and Mrs Henry S Farrell, at 8 Turner Court.

Duncan Farrell Springfield Y.M.C.A Henry S. Farrell Turner Court

Local Rail Operator Improves After Three Weeks at Home

George H. Coombs, operator on the local division of the A. and K. St. Ry., confined to his home at 15 Cherry street for three weeks, is much improved and hopes to leave his bed soon. William P. Thompson of Quincy, Massachusetts, died Friday in Bath while a guest of Frederick E. Drake of Washington street.

George H. Coombs Cherry Street William P. Thompson Quincy Mass Bath Frederick E. Drake Washington Street

Miss Florence Oliver Confined at Home with Cold

Miss Florence Oliver of Senter's Inc. is confined to her home at 3 Trufant street with a cold. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lemont and daughter Mary attended the Thanksgiving dance at Ricker Gardens in Portland on Thursday night.

Florence Oliver Senter's Inc Trufant Street Harry Lemont Mary Ricker Gardens Portland

Visiting party returns from holiday weekend to Floral street

Mrs Burgess of Floral street and Mrs Smith of Farrin street returned Sunday after the holiday and weekend trip. They were accompanied by Miss Ada Jaquith of Lynn Massachusetts Miss Anna Holbrook of Milton Massachusetts and Miss Ruth Green of Brighton Massachusetts the last named formerly of this city

Charles Burgess Floral Street Timothy Smith Farrin Street Ada Jaquith Lynn Mass Anna Holbrook Milton Ruth Green Brighton

Red Men's hall card party yields several prizes

Ra mona counell led a well attended card party in Red Men's hall on Thursday evening. Bridge prizes went to Ernest R. Avery and Mrs Edward Garcelcn. Whist high scores awarded to Mrs. Mary White first Mrs Wilfred McInnes second Mrs Albert Galant third Miss Gertrude Freeman fourth and Chester Totman fifth. Consolation prizes went to Mrs Chester Totman and John Clancy. Sunday visitors from Bedford street included Mr and Mrs W S Voorhees Eleanor and sons John James and William. Arthur B Stilphen and Dr Eben J Marston with Donald B Young attended Trinity commandery Past Commanders night in Augusta. Nathan Petlock left for Boston for a brief visit. William P Drake returned home to visit his parents. he plays center for Deerfield academy football team after a successful season.

Ramona Counell Red Men's Hall Ernest R. Avery Edward Garcelcn Mary White Wilfred McInnes Albert Galant Gertrude Freeman Chester Totman John Clancy Arthur B. Stilphen Grand Commandery Maine Knights Templar Eben J. Marston Donald B. Young Dunlap Commandery Augusta Trinity Commandery Order of the Temple William P. Drake Frederick E., Drake Washington Street William Drake Deerfield Academy

Thanksgiving Guests of Mrs. Sarah Given in Melrose Mass

Mr and Mrs Edwin H Given of Cobb road Russell park were Thanksgiving guests of Mr Given s mother Mrs Sarah Given in Melrose Massachusetts.

Edwin H. Given Cobb Road Russell Park Mr. Given Sarah Given Melrose Mass

Thanksgiving Visits Reach Across New England

Mrs Henry P Caddy and daughter Arline of Arlington Massachusetts returned Sunday after a visit of several days covering Thanksgiving with Mrs Caddys parents Mr and Mrs Frank Powers of Middle street Mr Caddy and son William spent Thanksgiving day with family returning to Boston Saturday Mrs Justina Choate returned to Boston Friday after a few days in Bath as guest of Capt and Mrs Robert Perkins of Center street

Henry P. Caddy Arline Arlington Mass Justina Choate Boston Bath Robert Perkins Center Street

Thanksgiving visitors from Rexbury and Bangor guests

Peter Greenblatt and his son Hymen arrived Thursday morning to spend Thanksgiving recess with Peter's brother Solomon K. Greenblatt at 233 Washington Street Rexbury. Friday guests were Mr. and Mrs. Philip Gildart and their son Philip visiting Mrs. Gildart's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Hunt in Bangor.

Peter Greenblatt and Son Hymen Rexbury Mass Philip Gildart Philip Bangor

Thanksgiving Dinner Guests Listed for Local Family

Mr and Mrs John Sampson of 1059 High Street hosted Thanksgiving dinner with Mrs Martha A Seymour Mr and Mrs Russell L Phinney of Oliver Street and Burnham Knight of Mechanic Falls as guests.

John Sampson High Street Martha A. Seymour Russell L. Phinney Oliver Street Burnham Knight Mechanic Falls

Guest Katharyn Shorey honors Shorey family visit

Miss Katharyn L. Shorey of Farmington Normal School is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Alton Shorey, at 131 Center Street, as a guest of the family.

Katharyn L. Shorey Farmington Normal School Mrs. H. Alton Shorey Center Street

Mrs John McInnes Guests at Larchment Thanksgiving

Mrs John McInnes of Washington street visits Larchment New York with her son John McInnes Jr They are joined on Thanksgiving day by Duncan McInnes and R Reedger McInnes, as reported in local notes.

John McInnes Washington Street Larchment N. Y John McInnes, Jr Duncan McInnes R. Reedger McInnes

Gloucester couple guests of Woolwich hosts for Thanksgiving

Mr and Mrs Charles A Donahue of Gloucester Massachusetts spent Thanksgiving day in Woolwich as guests of Mr and Mrs J Gould Bailey.

Charles A. Donahue Gloucester, Mass Woolwich J. Gould Bailey

Wyman and Colleague Guests Join Bar rons at Marshall Avenue

Mrs Archie Wyman and daughters from Cumberland and Mrs Fred Conant with daughter and Miss Hannah Loring of Portland visited Friday at the Olive and Frances Barron home on Marshall avenue. Mr and Mrs William Choate of Greenfield Mass arrived recently to spend a week with Mr and Mrs Roscoe P McFadden in the Middle.

Archie Wyman J. C. Doane Margaret Wyman Cumberland Fred Conant Bessie Conant Hannah Loring Portland Olive Frances Barron Marshall Avenue William Choate Greenfield Mass Roscoe P. McFadden Middle Street

Mrs Gilbert Robinson Visits Family Near Day s Ferry

Mrs Gilbert Robinson and her two sons Phil ip Roland and Clyde of Westboro Massachusetts returned from a Thanksgiving visit with Mr and Mrs Wilbur Horne at Day s Ferry. Mr Robinson works in this city and spent the holiday with relatives.

Gilbert Robinson Philip, Roland and Clyde Westboro Mass Wilbur Horne Day's Ferry Mr. Robinson

Thanksgiving Guests At Sturtevant Home In Washington Street

Mr. and Mrs. A S Buzzell and Mrs. Daisy Davis were Thanksgiving guests of Mr. and Mrs. William Sturtevant of Washington street, sharing a holiday gathering and hospitality on the occasion.

A.S. Buzzell Daisy Davis William Sturtevant Washington Street

Two Young Women Visit Grandparents in Goddard Street

Miss Edith Small daughter of Mr and Mrs William Small of East Boston and Miss Adelle Hutchins daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy Hutchins of New Jersey are spending a few days at the home of their grandparents Mr and Mrs Chesley Hutchins on Goddard Street.

Edith Small William Small Boston Adelle Hutchins Roy Hutchins New Jersey Chesley Hutchins Goddard Street

Miss Muriel Staples Leaves for New York After Thanksgiving

Miss Muriel Staples RN left Friday for New York after spending Thanksgiving with her mother Mrs Louise R Staples of 103 South Street. She is staying at Metropolitan Hospital Welfare Island. Mr and Mrs Hiram F Bailey of Weeks Street returned from Orono where they visited Mrs Bailey’s brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Fred Woollacott over Thanksgiving.

Walter E. Edge New York City Sewall Washington Street New York Loyall F. Sewall John W. Williams Baltimore Williams Bath Muriel Staples R. N Louise R. Staples South Street Miss Staples Metropolitan Hospital Welfare Island Hiram F. Bailey Weeks Street Orono

Miss Groves Returns to Boston After Thanksgiving Break

Miss Irma D Groves resumed studies at Gordon College of Theology and Missions in Boston Monday morning after Thanksgiving recess with her parents Mr and Mrs Herbert E Groves of 37 Court street. Other Thanksgiving guests included Mr and Mrs Harold Ward Topsham with children Buddy John Bowie Durward Bowie and Miss Doris McKay. Mrs Ada Small Corrina visiting sister Mrs John Gilmore Milan street then returned home and was a holiday guest of her daughter.

Irma D. Groves Boston Gordon College of Theology and Missions Herbert E. Groves Court Street Waldo Weston Buddy John Bowie Durward Bowie Doris McKay Harold Ward Topsham Ada Small Corrina John Gilmore Milan Street

Russell Colby Jr and sister Elizabeth visit relatives in Freeport

Russell Colby Jr and his sister Elizabeth spent Thanksgiving in Freeport visiting relatives, returning after the holiday.

Russell Colby, Jr Elizabeth Freeport

Rand Family Visits From Boston For Thanksgiving

Mr and Mrs Wallace Rand and their children Virginia and John traveled from Boston to spend Thanksgiving with Mrs John O Moulton on Middle Street arriving Wednesday for the holiday weekend.

Wallace Rand Virginia John Boston John O. Moulton Middle Street

Thanksgiving Choir and Musical Revue Planned

Thanksgiving eve events highlight Central church choir venison supper in parish house with cross shaped tables and gift venison from Sheriff Henderson. Morse high plans December 4 musical revue Syncopation under Student Council for Athletic association with many named performers and dances.

Central Church Sheriff Henderson Henderson John Shaw

Girls Glee Club To Present Minstrel Show At High School

Twenty three members of the girls glee club will perform in a minstrel show at the high school auditorium Friday December 16 under the personal direction of John Grindell for the benefit of the band and orchestra.

John Grindell

Royal Arcadians May Get Try Out

The Royal Arcadians, Bath’s leading dance orchestra, were reportedly offered a nationwide radio tryout by a New York conductor. Alderman Reginald Stacy confirmed the report but denied Rudy Vallee’s involvement. The group, active in major Maine cities, has not decided on the offer. honored members include George Field, Walter Ey, Linwood Russell, John Stacy, and Stacy.

Royal Arcadians Bath New York Reginald Stacy Rudy Vallee Maine Stacy Mr. Stacy George Field Walter Ey Linwood Russell John Stacy

Student body meeting features field service policy paper

Miss Eleanor Danforth read a paper on policies of the field service high school and community relationships committee at Farmington Normal school Merrill hall. Danforth, daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank W Danforth of 1110 High street, is a Morse high graduate of 1928.

Merrill Hall Farmington Normal School Field Service High School Eleanor Danforth Danforth Frank W. Danforth High Street Morse High

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