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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1931

Page

5

Richmond area clubs and services highlight December notes

Richmond grange holds first and second degrees while Progressive grange plans harvest feast after next meeting. Augusta Trust Co pays 14116.25 to local Christmas club. Legion auxiliary committees form. many town residents visit relatives and attend events across Richmond, Dresden, Bowdoinham, and Augusta.

Enterprise Grange Tcepsro Richmond Music Club Alberta Sedgley South Pleasant Street Richmond Augusta Trust Co Jack Young Frank Beedle Lillian Johnson W. H. Johnson South Dreden Eugene A. Call C. B. Sinden Cotton Cemetery Gwendolyn Tarr Augusta Progressive Grange Mattie Siegars Guy Siegars Nettie Campbell Litchfield Alvah Campbell Lottie Cobb Bowdeinham Osteopath Charles Rogers Methodist Ladies’ Aid American Legion Auxiliary Norway Bertha S. Abbott South Paris Jane Harvard J. E. Alexander Caroline Marr F. Louise Pratt Bangor E. F. Pratt Frank Siegars Emily Siegars Bowdoinham Harry Balston Maine Joseph Blaisdell Five Islands Charles Berry Gladys Shirley Humphrey J. Joyce Lisbon Mary Page Ernest Kendall Boston Ralph McCard Bedford Mass Ida Humphreys McCord George E. Dixon Charlotte Holliston Windsor Perley Joy Dixon Trinity Commandery American Legion Enterprise Grange Hall Emerson Lane Post No. 132 Union Knox Waldo Vernon Little South Dresden Milfred McDonald Alfred J. Niles Brunswick Elizabeth Watson Charles Watson Center Street Margaret Grover

Georgetown News Roundup Seeks Bridge Fund and Social Plans

Georgetown residents report on road and bridge funding for Robinhood Cove as town meetings approve funds. Local social notes include visits from Miss Elizabeth Hunt, Miss Grace Hovey, and guests from Bath and Brooklyn. Community events feature church programs, a Christmas sale, and First Baptist gifts drive along with youth activities by the Boy Scouts in nearby Arrowsic.

Elizabeth Hunt Harold F. Hunt Bath Portland Jennie Todd West Georgetown W. C. Todd Owen Marr A. A. Stott Grace Hovey F. W. Hovey Georgie Wheeler Working League Carlton Woolwich Louise Howard Brooklyn N. Y Herman Spinney Bay Point Robinhood Cove Henry Reynolds Massachusetts Lloyd Pinkham Boothbay Charles MacMahan Five Islands E. C. Higgins Ralph Reynolds Abbie Reynolds Mina Hinckley Christ First Baptist Church Christian Endeavor Georgetown Sumner Mains Clarence Oliver Mains Earle Hagan Belle Heald Madelyn Berry Boy Scouts Meeting Arrowsic

Hunting Trip and Grange Meeting at Enterprise

George Wilson and Lawrence Bond left Sunday for Eustis for a few days hunting trip. Ladies aid of Enterprise grange will meet Friday evening with Miss Agnes Wood at her home on Kimball street.

W.W. Douglass A.R Palmer W. A. Keats Raymond Northey Bolton's Ruth McMasters John Grant Lewis Ridsout Albion Raynes John Witham Bliss Lawrence Charles Lamoreau Charles Baker George Wilson Lawrence Bond Eustis Ladies Aid of Enterprise Grange Agnes Wood Kimball Street

Probate Court Session in Sagadahoc Handles Small Agenda

Tuesday probate court in Sagadahoc led by Judge Glidden granted administration for the estate of Alfaretta Marr of Bath with John P. Carey Jr. named administrator. Bonds, inventories, and accounts were processed for several estates including Laurelle J. Priest, Manfred S. Nedick, Bird S. Moulton, W. M. Mallett, Arthur B. Stearns, and the estates of Mary C. Norton and Elizabeth A. Haggett. Inheritance tax was determined for Norton and Whitney estates.

Glidden Sagadahoc Alfaretta Marr Bath John P. Carey Jr Laurelle J. Priest Florence M. Priest Manfred S. Newdick Georgetown William A. Todd Bird S. Moulton Bowdeinham Frank A. Morey W. M. Mallett Katherine M. Mallett Jennie D. Good Topsham Arthur B. Stearns Ednah Maria Stevens Mary C

Confessions in Topsham Larceny Case Bring New Witnesses

Rice testified that all named in his confession knew the Topsham thefts involved furniture and dishes. Perley Easler pleaded guilty to break and larceny and received probation to live with an aunt in Skowhegan. authorities planned to fetch him for further charges. A Morse High School shop accident left Frederick Henderson with the loss of a finger and injuries to two other fingers, prompting remarks on low accident rates after years of daily student work.

Rice Topsham Perley Easler Skowhegan Keegan Frederick Henderson Charles T. Henderson High Street Morse High Schoool

Pastor Francis W. O'Brien Returns to Greenwood Baptist

Dr. Francis W. O'Brien, founder of People's Baptist church Bath, is welcomed back at Greenwood Baptist Brooklyn after seven months recovering from a heart attack. A 150 member Minerva Lodge delegation attends with other clergy and church officers to honor the pastor who vows to join the "firing line for the poor and sick and needy."

Greenwood Baptist Church 7Th Avenue 6Th Street Brooklyn Francis W .O'Brien People’s Baptist Church Bath The Brooklyn Eagle Minerva Lodge George A. Clark Emmanuel Baptist Church Lafayette Avenue O’brien O'Brien Dr. Clark Talmage D. Kingz Stephen McNair William F. Dukeshire Board of Deacons A. E. Dockrell Charles Bungarz Charles Snow Manuel Martinez Pan-American Baptist Church Herry Street Mrs. O’brien St. George

Five Islands Social Roundup Moves and Visits

Five Islands residents and visitors are noted in a weekend roundup. L H Rowe returned from Portland after tending State Grange. F P Carr and Gilbert Standish drove to Portland on business. Mrs Ida Hinckley plans winter in California.

L. H. Rowe Five Islands Grange Portland State Grange F. P. Carr Gilbert Standish Aid George Hanna Ida Hinckley California Leon Williams Waltham Mass Williams Walter Newdick Will Todd Georgetown Five Islands A. L. Marr Hope Berry Dr. Smith Bath George Floyd Groton Floyd Ralph Davis Harmon's Harbor Arthur Berry Augusta Chester MacMahan J.T. MacMahan Mr. MacMahan Noble West Georgetown

New State School for Boys Superintendent Delights Men

Henry F. Fowler the new superintendent spoke to the Winter Street Men’s club on his penal institution studies in 20 countries. He outlined merit based reform for Boys and a focus on honor and causes behind missteps. The audience requested more time after an hour of talk. Dr Charles E Helah prepared fish chowder and earned thanks. Next meeting December 17 features Rev E D Hardin on Bethlehem.

Henry F. Fowler State School For Boys Winter Street South Portland Supt. Fowler Charles E. Helah E. D. Hardin Bethlehem

Birthday of long‑time Boston harbor pilot John W Blaisdell

John W. Blaisdell observed his 89th birthday at 657 Washington Street where he has lived since 1917. A retired ship engineer and partner in Blaisdell, Leeman & Co. he recalls Civil War era service and nearly meeting Abraham Lincoln aboard the Lady Lang. He was born December 4 1842 in Small Point and survived by a son in town with a milk route. his two wives predeceased him.

John W. Blaisdell Washington Street Blaisdell, Leeman & Co Commercial Street Blaisdell Mr. Blaisdell Small Point John Blaisdell Joan Moore Blaisdell C. W. Morse New York Boston Eastern Steamship Co Boothbay Henry T. B. Leeman Blaisdel Union Street F. L. Littlefield South Street Peter Wiggins Shaw Mansion Center High Streets Abraham Lincoln President Lady Lang Portland Rangor Leonard Gowell Bath George William Blanchard Kennebec City Point Washington Annapolis President Lincoln Gen. Grant Tom Collier Lincoln Mr. Blaisde Emma Leeman Cornelia G. Thompson John H. Blaisdell Long Beach

Corfield Leaves Bath Iron Works for Mayflower Refit Role

William Corfield resigns from Bath Iron Works to oversee the reconditioning of the former Presidential yacht Mayflower in Wilmington North Carolina. He received a wrist watch from plant officials at a mid morning ceremony led by president William S. Newell. Corfield joined the Bath Iron Works April 16 1928 and has served as inspector and most recently in a supervisory post. He is remembered fondly by officials and workers as he departs for the new assignment.

William Corfield Bath Iron Works Corp Wilminton N. C Chicago William S. Newell Mr. Cofield Corfield Bath Ironworks H J. Gielow, Inc New York Iron Works

Benjamin F Savage Celebrates 84th Birthday in Local Interview

Benjamin F Savage, aged 84, jovially recalls his life since Woolwich birth in 1847. A former fish market owner, pattern maker, and longtime auto driver, he remains active at 841 High Street with a prized Austrian fiddle. He enjoys pool and cards at the Masonic temple and jokes about his fondness for the ladies.

Benjamin F. Savage Independent Savage Mr. Savage Woolwich James Emily J. Mitchell Savage Patten Car Works North Street Hyde's Center Street Opera House William Jack William DeCoste Wilson Adsam Austria Solar Lodge Eastern Star

Engagement Announced for Bath Young Lady Miss Mary Appleton

Mrs Laura Appleton of New York announces the engagement of her daughter Miss Mary Appleton to Edward Lichert. Mary Appleton, Morse high school class of 1925 with high honors, is a private secretary at the Engineers club in New York. Lichert works in the office of the New York Edison Co. They plan to marry about New Year.

Laura Appleton New York Bath Mary Appleton Edward Lichert Miss Appleton Morse High School Engineers Club 39Th Street Lietert New York Edison Co Appleton Prince George Hotel Pitth Avenue 38Th Street

Winter Street Parish Receives $1000 Bequest

The parish will gain a $1000 bequest from Adelaide L. Delano of Bath. The trust stipulates the money reverts to Winter Street Parish after the rest of the estate ends. Arthur S. Bosworth, Portland trustee, notified the parish following Mrs. Martha Delano’s death last month.

Winter Street Church Adelaide L. Delano John P. Delano Bath Adelaide Delano Winter Street Martha Delano Old Ladies Home Arthur S. Bosworth Portland

Highway Commission to Estimate Fill Cost for Winnegance Bridge

The Maine Highway Commission plans an estimate of the probable cost to build a solid fill and spillway at Winnegance bridge near Bath. Prominent contractors see feasibility and note the project could rival bridge cost with low upkeep. Proponents aim to flood the channel to near old mill dam levels, improving health and odor issues while preserving water levels.

Maine Highway Commission County Commissioners City Council of Bath Phippsburg Winnegance Bridge Max L. Wilder Windegance Bridge

Pinkham Cullerton Wedding In Everett Mass

Miss Pauline Cullerton daughter of Mrs R A Downey and Kenneth Pinkham of Lynn were united in marriage at the bride’s home in Everett under a green and white arch. Attendants were Miss Ella Blair and Hiram Thomas. Large crowd, gifts, and a motor honeymoon followed. They will reside at 18 Hillside Avenue. Meanwhile Arnold Hendrick and Mildred Hoff wed in St Louis. Hendrick, Searsport native, is a Coast Guard radio operator now with the St Louis airport. Mrs Hendrick is daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Porter Holt.

Everett Mass Pauline Cullerton R. A. Downey Bath Kenneth Pinkham Lynn Hillside Avenue Mr. Carnes Ella Blair Hiram Thomas Harold Blair Hazel Searsport Arnold Lee Hendrick St. Louis Mildred Lews Hoff Hendrick Richard M. Hendrick Searsport High School Massachusetts Radio and Telegraph School Boston Radio Corporation of America New York U.S. Coast Guard

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Fred Webber Gardiner Elizabeth Haynes Mabel McFee Amy Bradley A. V C. W Joseph Bragg G. C. Mariner John. T. With Farm Bureau Progressive Grange Hall Charles Eastman E. L. White Mabel Lancaster Millard Jack E. O. Tarr W. T. Knight F. S. Meacham C. W. Gray C. E. Wheeler Glen Lamoreau F. J. Waddell W. M. Dingley Lillian Chase Malcolm O’brien George Wren John Jordan Benjamin Irish William Yeo Walter Anderson Thomas O’neil Terrance Curran Clinton Bishop Fred Groves Harry Curran Chester Bennett Paul Roberts Paul Stilphen Cecillia Robinson Lester Harriman Grace Smith Florence Weeks Rosanna Gonya Bertha Emmons Doris Sedgley Boothbay Harcr High School Boothbay Harbor John Mealey Alice Edgecomb Lewiston R. W. Rand Beedle Road Margaret Peabody Albert Libby Woodbine Rebekah Lodge William C. Stallard Stanley Card Gloucester Legion Boys Farmers Lines New England Telephone & Telegraph Co Horace Manwaring Walter Knight Lela Douglas B. L. Ludwig Farm Arthur Hayes Willard Jack Bert Baker John Tarr Navy C.P.O Max Kutz F. W. O'Brien Poultry & Egg Market Middle St. Poultry & Egg Co Middle St Bath Iron Works Corporation John C. Wright Marshall Avenue Herman Rollins West Somerville Savin Sxink Bath Savings Institution High St Arthur F. Mayo Bath, Maine Highway Commission Pinkham-Cullerton
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