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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1927

Page

4

Wiscasset Woman's Club notes busy holiday season

Large attendance at a regular meeting of the Wiscasset Woman's Club at the Congregational vestry Friday afternoon. Mrs Louise Adams led prime sales and Maud Clark Gay gave a brilliant paper on The Wenn Citizen, followed by children's vocal selections and a tea hosted by local members.

Wiscasset Woman's Club Congregational Vestry Louise Adams Maud Clark Gay Waldeberne Wenn Citizen Morris Glidden Walter Sherman Wanity Chisin Nani Holbrook Creerge Carlton Karl Carlton Gertrude Murray Nina Colby

Eskimo Boy Scouts Form Alaska Wales Patrols

A Bureau of Education Alaska division report notes Clark M. Garber oversees a Wales based Eskimo Boy Scout troop with two patrols Reindeer and the Polar Bear. The group trains Eskimo youths in woodcraft and field studies, earns merit badges, and plans a monthly Aurora newsletter.

Clark M. Garber Bureauu of Education Alaska United States Citerion Wales Bering Strait Toy Scouts Adasha George No Parks Kael Alask Phins Aurora United Sti Bureau of Education Scout Movement

Islanders Save Matinicus Barber Shop By Persuasion

The island of Matinicus rejoices as the local barber shop remains open after residents urge Mr. and Mrs. Frank Beals not to leave for Bath for the winter. The Beals relented under pressure, ensuring continued service on the island.

Matinicus Frank Beals Bath

Railroad Employes Honor Thebeau with Desk Gift

Thebes, longtime Maine Central Railroad official, was surprised Saturday in his private office when Ashton Wardwell presented a mahogany desk to honor his retirement. Wardwell noted Thebeau’s 24 years with the railroad, 16 as general agent, amid expressions of respect from Bath and BathWorks Corp. colleagues.

Whiel Fh Thebes Diath Diath Trou Work Corp Deco Whebeoan Thebeau Joel Bath Trew Works Corp

Carey Cast in Leading Role in Colonial Hab Play

Attorney Carey takes a key part as Velice Inspector Gillow in the Colonial Hab play Dovide at Columbian theatre Friday at eight. Carey, known to Bath audiences, shines in a detective role pursuing a jewel thief with swift repartee and deft stage mannerisms. The club will stage a fine setting with no expense spared.

Seung Hays Velice Inspector Gillow Columbian Theatre Carey

Real Estate Transfers Recorded in Sagadahoe Registry

Over the last two weeks Sagadahoe registry of deeds lists numerous transfers. Bath residents include Warington to Grover and Wright to Cressey. other towns show Cushing to Peres and Wattsen. Mears to Charkes. Soll to Glaser. and Tibbetts to Thewn among many others.

Sagadahoe Registry of Bath Marton L Bowdeinllen Kenneth Do Nbigail Aten Georsetown Sheepscat Bowelein Gara I. Mears Joe Charkes Dhoteebas Perkins Jamnes Priest Richmond Frederick Soll Meevis Glaser Jehu Mo Skillin Marion J. Shillin

Personal notes from Bath weekend visitors and locals

Benjamin White of Braidford Massachusetts visited Bath friends over the weekend. Wilkird F. Cowhig an industrial engineer was in Bath on business. Leo Boucher of Lowell Massachusetts spent two weeks in Bath with Nathan McQuarrie. Mrs James Lincoln of Front Street hosted a luncheon and bridge. Fred R Andrews of Washington Street drove to Bath for the day. Lawrence Coombs of Cherry Street is visiting his sister Miss John B Downey in Gorham Maine. L. R. Sanborn arrived from Norridgewock to take a general agent post for the Maine Central Railroad in Bath.

Wilkird F. Cowhig Perth Leo Boucher Lowell Mass Bath Nathan McQuarrie James Lincoln Front Street Fred Re Andrews Washington Street Wporth Lawrencee Coombs Cherry Street John B. Downey Gorham S. AL Park Street Sanborn Norridgewock Maine Central Railroad

West Bath Social Notes Bring Birthday Party Cheer

A surprise party for Elmer Hggins at his home drew about two neighbors and friends. Mrs Mabel Pohlen gave Mr Wiszins a fountain pen. Gerald Whines led a Lewiston party visiting at Dirck Point. Many locals made daily notes of visits, illness, and small events across Bath and surrounding towns.

Prarty Elmer Hggins Mabel Pohlen Wiszins Mer Wigein Gerald Whenes Lewixton Whenes Dirck Poin Stacy Robbins Larrabee’s Grove Portland Stackpole Mix House Neiley Trafant’s Crossing Dee Lowell Charles KF. Dolliver Lewiston Fred WL Larrabee Edward Giler LF. C Walter Brown Eugene South Street Mrown BO. Mrown Lewis Williams Topsham Samuel FL Oates Sabine William F. Mitchell Kerl Brown James Mitchell Washington Street Bath Mrx Annie Lee Charles Hut Lemont Sod Frank Lincoln Boston Lincoln Keonehbee Coal and Wharf Company Walter Larrabee Joseph WL Larrabee YM. «Oa Wet Bath Led Cross Grange Quilla Lauen Carrie Cary Lattie Oliver Annie Peterson Jounon Uodgkins Snow J. Everett Mayo Brunswick Florence Neiley

West Bath Grange Elects Its Officers

West Bath Grange members elect officers for the coming year at Monday night’s meeting. David Henderson is re elected master with Herbert Simpson as overseer and Jol Davis as assistant steward among others. A sale of fancy and useful articles is planned for next Monday evening, followed by the third and fourth decrees and the harvest feast. Mrs Henderson departs Monday for Portland to attend the annual state grange meeting.

Wearstrange David Henderson Herbert Simpson Ieva Lemont Stanley Petersen Jol Davis William i. White Herbert Cavanaugh Lillian Mason Wright Annie Henderson Ceres Kiva Atwood Pomona Mettie MelKay Flora Hazel MacDougla Grange David Plenderson Henderson Porthoed West Grayge Slate Grange Dimes

Benjamin Savage Celebrates Eightieth Birthday in Bath

Benjamin Savage of S41 High street Bath, a veteran retired merchant and longtime O. B. S. member, marked his eightieth birthday on Friday December 2. He received cards and gifts at a supper hosted by the Genenta chapter ladies and was presented a decorated birthday cake by his niece, Roy Stackford. His hobby is violin and he owns a Stradivarius and a Steiner violin.

Benjamin Savage S41 High Street Bath Maxonie Temple Genenta Chapter Savage Order Roy Stackford Tie Wilson Fink

Genesta Chapter Women Host Men at Masonic Hall Event

Genesta chapter O KE 8 hosted men with a bean supper and baked goods at Masonic hall. ISU attendees enjoyed a Farce The Girl Who Paid the Bills performed by a cast led by Mabel Merrill and others. Mrs Rose Rogers chaired the supper committee and dancing followed until midnight.

Genesta O. KE Masonic Hall ISU Rose Rogers Grace Sampson Charles HK. Helah Mabel Merrill West Ella Congdon Lillian West Eleanora Oliver Natalie West Madelyn Skelton Amy West Bernice Fuller Jack

First Baptist Christmas Sale Held by Church Circle

Lawlies circle of First Baptist church held its annual Christmas sale and supper in the vestry on a Wednesday afternoon and evening. Tables were organized by Fancy, Mes, apron, candy, and miscellaneous committees. The supper served at 3 30 featured fried beef, mashed potato, squash, cranberry jelly, home made rolls, coffee, tea, custard, and pies. Dining room led by Mrs Clifford Harrington with assistants. Kitchen chaired by Mrs Ada Larrabee and helpers. Noted: Edward McCrosky teaches French at De Witt Clinton school in Newton Mass and sings with a Boston Unitarian choir. Mrs Karcher Jackson resumed duties at Bath National Bank after illness.

Lawlies’ Circle First Baptist Church Fancy Edward Cook Lotta Eaton William B. Blanchard Edward Burnham I. J. Skillin Edwin W. Haggett Clifford ©. Harrington Lincoln Bailey L. L. Hooker Fred Lakin Eyverett Wright Cedric Martin Nelly Stover Amazine Ada Larrabee Arthur I. Stuart White Simon Moore Russell Dalrymple Freeman Crosby Leon Eaton J Joseph M. Lemont

Successful Christmas Sale by Universalist Ladies and Murray Club

The Ladies' Aid and Murray club of Universalist church conducted a successful Christmas sale Thursday afternoon in the vestry. Improvements to the kitchen and vestry were noted, with fir and red berry decorations and new draperies.

Aid and Murray Club Universaline Church Charles F. Rideout Aid George Mogers Chirlex A. Blair John T. Parris Fred V. Shaw Fritz Klippel Howard Johnson Vyney Henry G. Madsden Addie Reed Emma Hooper Dennis Clark Albion (. Staples George Rogers Nellie Peckham Wid Charles Hooper Charles A. Carr Candy Harry VW. Dridge June Hideout George Jacobs Ralph Gay Rachel Nichols Stooks Amos DB. Fagwett Addie Robbins Leonard Gowell Ida M. Gregware Paonia Lily Moses Miriam Doble Charles A. Harrian Herbert J. Maxwell Marin Wiggin George Merrill Hlurey G. Deering Raymond V Powers and Mere Woodbury Merrill

Winter Street Church Holds Annual Roll Call and Elections

The Winter Street Church held its annual meeting with a sizable gathering to honor the anniversary. The church voted to continue maintenance of its foreign minister Tey in Rahuri India. Reports showed about 400 dollars contributed to benevolences. Officers elected include Charles C. Low clerk Edward V. Smith auditor Frederic O. Low treasurer and Rev Onur W. Folsom plus Miss Frostina Marston on the standing committee.

Winter Street Tey Joseph N. Moulton Rahuri India Charles C. Low Edward V. Smith Frederic O. Low Benevolent Fund Onur W. Folsom Frostina Marston Miss Marston BF. C. Hardin Langdon A. Snipe Hardin

Genesta Chapter Christmas Sale at Masonic Hall

The Genesta sewing circle held its annual Christmas sale at the Masonic hall last Wednesday, drawing strong attendance and proving financially successful. President Mrs Month Savage led a capable team with committees handling refreshments and service, featuring numerous volunteers and a wide array of baked goods, candies, and crafts.

Genesta Sewing Circle Masonic Hall Month Savage Flora Hodgdon Olive Corliss Elizabeth Jackson Annette Merrill Sadie Waakefield Jennie Small Eleanora Oliver Ruby Curtix Nellie Carr May Ward Anne Deering Grace Simpson Lucy Edney Edith Kueh Eunice Walters Anna Mhiers Harriet Morse Nellie Harriman Ella Sprague Alice Shackford Sarah Shaw Madelyn Skelton Bertha Pepper Caroline — Thompson Ada Deering Annie Cox Rose Rogers Esther Oliver Alfie Pinson Consuelo Alkazin Olive Tait Marillit Morse

Bath Red Men Visit Pemaquid on Friday

Bath sent five members of the Sasanoa tribe of Red Men to Pemaquid Friday evening to attend a group meeting of Red Men from Worthland Biddeford South Bristol Bath Wiscasset Boothbay Harbor and Pemaquid. The Bath delegation included Percy Marston Carl Rideout Mark Rideout Thomas Lyons and Ralph Boardman. The gathering pressed on through a severe storm with Benjamin Spofford of Biddeford great sachem of Maine and Werbert Th Seal of Portland great keeper of records among the principal speakers. Alfred Hayes of Massachusetts past great chief of that state led the main address.

Bath Pemaquid Worthland Biddeford Bristol Bath Wiscasset Boothebay Harbor Dbath Perccy Marston Sasanoa Teibe Carl Rideout Mark Rideout Thomas Lyons Ralph Boardman Benjamin Spofford Maine Werbert Th Seal Portland Alfred Hayes Massachusetts

Bath Elks Conduct Annual Lodge of Sorrow

Bath Elks held a Sunday morning lodge of sorrow in the lodge rooms to honor departed members. Officials Archibald Miller Thomas J. Cummings Elmer Dow Harold Fielding Lucins M LeMont Herbert Grindell Roxcoe H. Shaw presided as officers with Eugene Searls noted as the year’s death. Refreshments followed the service.

Bath Lodge of Elks Archibald Miller Thomas J. Cummings Elmer Dow Harold D. Fielding Lucins M. LeMont Herbert J. Grindell Tyler Roxcoe Hl. Shaw Eugene Searls

S Murphy Plans New York to Naples Christmas Sail

S Murphy of High street plans to sail from New York to Naples on December 18 aboard a ship of the Navigazione Generale Italiana line, arriving in Naples before Christmas.

S. Murphy High Street New York Naples Igazione General Italiana

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