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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1936

Page

11

Bath area social notes and lodge officer elections

Local residents including George J. Ingalls and Edith Atwood are noted for visits and illnesses in Bath and nearby towns. Reports list Bodwell lodge officers elected December 4 and Dromore grange officers elected. December events include welfare club meeting and a 80th birthday celebration. Virginia Carol born to Mr. and Mrs. Lewis E. Wallace at Bath Memorial Hospital. several social visits to Bath Winnegance and Perry's Cove are recorded.

Bath Weetoor George J. Ingalls Bath Memorial Bertha Nickerson Bath Horace Wardman York Street Edith Atwood Walter J. Pierce South Eliot Gilbert Atwood Lewiston William B. Perry Cora Campbell Margaret Gilman Arbert Scott Pomona Ardelle Gilman Ceres Arline Perkins Flora Rena Scott A Rogers Fred Curtis Bath Memorial Hospital Lincoln Parks Somerville Mass Winnegance Ruth Morrison Portland John E. Blaisdell Wollaston Arthur Footer Perry’s Cove Omar Perry Arthur James E. Perry Welfare Club Anna Derwent Dromore Ingalls Frank P. Leavitt Harold Atwood Keith Atwood Winneganee Virginia Carol Lewis E. Wallace West Point Dromore Grange Elfredda Perkins Brunswick Elfreda Perkins George Ingalls Ralph Kenney Roscoe Woodman Evelyn Beals Belle Cutting Annie Malcolm Tré&asurer Marion Rafnell Ralph Trask Georgena Thorp Celina Desjardins Grace Kenney Minnie Woodman Charlotte Owen State Grange

Bowdoin Opens Educational Film Series at Memorial Hall

Bowdoin College presents a six film program through the Museum of Modern Art Film Library. The inaugural Friday at 7:15 features early works from 1893 to 1911 including The Execution of Mary Queen of Scots and Queen Elizabeth with Sarah Bernhardt. A small admission is charged and four more screenings follow in winter.

Bowdoin College Memorial Hall Museum of Modern Art Film Library America Mary Queen of Scots Faust Queen Elizabeth Sarah Bernhardt Lou Tellegen Hubbard Hall

Japanese Novelties At Wesley's Sale Draw Attention

During Wesley church annual sale and supper the Sorority table will feature a display of Japanese novelties personal selected by a missionary in Japan. Orders may be placed and filled promptly. Dr. and Mrs. Harvey Thornburg announce a new public library for Sanford to be built as a memorial to Louis B. Goodall with construction to begin in spring and trustees authorized to transfer to town or form a public library association after completion.

Wesley Church Japan Harvey Thornburg Sanford Main Elm Streets

Village Notes on Hospital, Skaters, and Local Visits

Mrs Ralph Whitenouse of High Street is much improved after six weeks at Bath Memorial Hospital following major surgery and hopes to return home soon. Local social life includes the Women’s Auxiliary, visits from Gen Evita and J E Blaisdell of Quincy, and a Squaw club meeting planned with Mrs Orman Coggeshall. Skaters frequent the lake, a grass fire on marshes was observed, and Marjorie Rogers recovering from flu shows improvement. Miss Carolyn Oliver of Biddeford visited her parents on Low er High Street. Mrs Thatcher Pinkham hosted a contract club with prizes awarded to Mrs Harry Oliver and Mrs Gertrude Small. Iceboats are being prepared for commission as cold weather persists.

Ralph Whitenouse Ull High Street Bath Memorial Hospital Be Karidees Lincoln Parits Genevita Jee J. E. Blaisdell Quincy Mass Marjorie Rogers Squaw Club Orman Coggeshall Harry B. Williams Carolyn Oliver R. N Biddeford Harry Oliver Lower High Street Thatcher Pinkham Bridge Street Gertrude Small

Sterling Bible Class Plans For Christmas

The Sterling Bible class of Corliss Street Baptist Church met for its monthly session with 24 members present led by president Mrs. John H. Hunt. They outlined Christmas activities, called for candy gifts and tree ornaments, and discussed the January meeting and officer elections.

Sterling Bible Class Corliss Street Baptist Church John H. Hunt M. Eugene Watson Frederick P. Moffatt R. C. Mitchell Weeks Street William Paisley Moffatt Ralph Cornish John Russell Birthday Bank James Gillespie Fred May Elmer F. Campbell High Street Campbell Warren H. McIntire

Winter Street Men Plan Ladies Night

The Winter Street Men's club meets Thursday with Ladies' Night guests including the Ladies' Auxiliary. An attendance over 100 is anticipated. Prof. Ernst C. Helmreich of Bowdoin College will speak on political science and international relations, sharing timely events. Supper at 6:30 precedes the chapel gathering.

Winter Street Ladies’ Auxiliary Ernst C. Helmreich Bowdoin College

Christmas Boxes Packed On Monday

Two large boxes of useful articles were packed Monday afternoon by the Missionary society of the Winter Street church for Christmas missionary work. One box was sent to the Maine Seacoast mission and the other to Pleasant Hill academy in Pleasant Hill Tennessee.

Missionary Society of Winter Street Maine Seacoast Pleasant Hill Academy Pleasant Hill Tenn American Missionary Association Alice Varney G. Fred Symes LeRoy Black Tugaloo College Tugaloo Miss Harry W. Cobb Maine Langdon T. Snipe Margaret Mitchell

Bath Girl Scout Council Praised by Regional Director

Bath council receives praise from regional director Miss Ruth Steveris for doing a good job in Girl Scouting. Mrs. Wilmer I. Voorhees serves as the local Girl Scout commissioner in Bath.

Wilmer I. Voorhees Bath Ruth Steveris

COMMUNITY GOSSIP FROM POPHAM BEACH AREA

Popham Beach and many residents are mentioned in a sprawling column of visits and daily life notes. Mrs. Francis Luke, Barbara, Eleanor Thayer, Capt. Edgar Drake, and others are described visiting relatives, traveling to Bath Lisbon Falls and Portland. Weather concerns include gale force winds and high surf troubling the river beach with sand washing away.

Francis Luke Barbara Frank Irineford Rit Scott Worceder Scott Pauliné Morphy Eleanor Thayér Lisbon Falls Elligoh Moody Gitlet's Ethel Osgood Ma MeBonden M¢Dohnell Osgood Roland Sudds Auburn Clinton Newdick Augusta Stephen Etinier Stephanie New York G. Edward McNulty Walter Sprague North Yarmouth Barbara Sprague Academy Miss Sprague Edna M. Coolidge Birchwood Georgetown Seaman Evadna Drake Mr. Drake Stover Eugene Joseph John Seaman E. Drake Kennebec River Station Deletra Webster Gorham Ernest W. Oliver Bath Walter Spragué Machias Howard Spinney Moses T. Chandler Wakefield Gilbert’s Head Long Island Lincoln Street Geneva Moody Pauline Morong Ethel Luke Beulah Light R. N William Lundrigan Althea Oliver Nina Larrabee Karl Hentz Eleanor Lowell Millard Urquehart Seguin Island Light Henry Sterling

Bath Couple Divorced After Cruel Treatment Case

Mrs Lydia Baxter Smith of Bath was granted a divorce from Alden G. Smith a Bath bank official by Superior Justice Edward P. Murray in Portland. She alleged cruel and abusive treatment and custody arrangements were set. He did not contest and was represented by counsel. Custody splits give Mrs Smith three summer months with the two children, while he has the other nine months and must pay seven dollars per month for support. The couple married at Mere Point on June 30, 1926.

Lydia Baxter Smith Bath Alden G. Smith Bath Bank Edward P. Murray Portland Smith

Maine Island Lobster Season Reimagined for Winter Harvest

Monhegan Island fishermen shift lobster season to winter after a local law forbids fishing within two miles of shore from June 25 to December 1. Commissioner Feyler assigns a warden to oversee 25 men pursuing a year round income, with rugged weather and high prices supporting steady work and prospering community.

New England Rodney E. Feyler Department of Sea and Shore Fisheries Walter Simmons Maine Monhegan Augusta

Club Garret Dinner Dance Plans Warm Bath Winter Social

Club Garret prepares a Christmas night dinner dance at the Hotel Sedgwick to start Bath's winter social season. A five piece orchestra will play during dinner at seven with dancing to one. Tickets limited by attendance. sales end Dec 20 or earlier if filled.

Garret Sedgwick Bath Club Garret Emily Jordan Hallet's Beatrice Duprey Louise Stewart Bertha Lord Netta Briggs Doris Scott Margaret Austin

Triangle Riding Club Meets in Brunswick With Members Listed

A Bath Brunswick Triangle Riding club meeting occurred Monday of last week in Brunswick with Clar ence Bartlett. Seven Bath members attended including Miss Bertha Lord as guest Miss Helen Conley Redington R. Reed Miss Doris Scott Miss Louise Stewart secretary Miss Dorothy A. Thompson and Miss Marion H. Whitten.

The Maine Horse Association Bartlett Stewart Jeannette F. Shackford Marion H. Whitten Dorothy A Bath Brunswick Triangle Riding Club Brunswick Clarence Bartlett Bertha Lord Helen Conley Redington R. Reed Doris Scott Louise Stewart Dorothy A. Thompson

Júnior Garden Club Hosts Jolly Party and Games

The Cosmopolitan Junior Garden club held a Monday party in the Cosmopolitan club house hosted by the Senior Garden club. Nancy Gregware led a business meeting with Anita Bagdikian assisting before festivities. Prizes were awarded in button, clothes pin, cracker, and Jerusalem games to several members. refreshments followed. The next meeting is scheduled for January 4, led by Granville Colby with Mary Campbell and Jennie Perkins.

Cosmopolitan Junior Garden Club Cosmopolitan Club Nancy Gregware Anita Bagdikian Mary Sarkis Charles Johansen Ances Callan Eleanor Black Marjorie Black Thelma Sutherland Sally Sarkis Sally Munsey Frances Callan Betty Small Betty Orvis Jerusalem William Johansen Ruth Edward Gerald Cogan Arline James Marion Jordan Frank Aom Granville Colby Mary E. Campbell Jennie P. Perkins

Poster Contest Kickoff Ties to Garden Show

With the new year the community plans a poster contest to build anticipation for the garden show. Juniors show strong interest as Arline James and Betty Small lead participants.

Arline James Betty Small

Universalist Team Takes Over Corliss In Tuesday Night Game

Universalist led from start to finish and seized second place in the YMCA Church League after defeating Corliss in Tuesday night play. Central overwhelmed Wesley for its third win to pull even with Corliss while Winter beat Beacon and Elm dropped Grace to the cellar.

Universalist Corliss Central Winter and Elm Y. M. C. A. Church Wesley Winter Beacon Grace Y. M. C. A. Church League St. Mary's Sean Grace

Wise Owl Troop Plans Christmas Party and Service Run

Wise Owl troop No. 3 Girl Scouts met to discuss community service and a Christmas party on December 22. Linna Purdue and Marion Warner passed observation tests. Marjorie Grace reported on Saturday’s hike. Scouts left the Court House at 1:30 and hiked to Sexen Hills, returning at four. Florence Leeman and Marjorie Grace passed fire building on the hike. Christmas greens were gathered and marshmallows toasted over the open fire.

Wise Owl Troop Linna Marie Purdue Marion Warner Marjorié Grace Court House Sexen Hills Florence Leeman Marjorie Grace

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Phippsburg Bill Wesley’s Sale Popham Beach Leon Fickett Pond Island Ralph McKinney White Rock Light Marine Hospital McKinney Seguin Peck Christmas City Santa Claus Christmas City Hall Toyville Santa Pipé Popeye Christmas City Service Dela Ffice Freedom Betty Lee Driscoll’s Union Square Station Our CLUB Triangle Riding Club Brunswick and
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