Phippsburg Whispers of Visits and Funerals in Bath
In Phippsburg and Bath area notes, Charles Coombs and Walter Rogers of Bath hosted J. D. Rogers and family for Sunday calls. Emma Perry visits Dr. and Mrs. Willis Jefferson Woodford. Swanton Wyman buys the Alfred Pye residence at Small Point. Annie M. Richardson widow of F. B. Richardson died in Dorchester and her funeral was held at Sebasco with Rev. David Wilson officiating. George W. Rogers, native of Phippsburg, died in Hardings and was buried at Oak Grove Bath after services led by Rev. Edwin Dodge Hardin. Burial followed at Oak Grove with large floral display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strarnham
Bath
Charles Coombs
Walter Rogers
J. D. Rogers
Emma Perry
Willis Jefferson Woodfords
Swantenn Wyman
Alfred Pye
Small Point
Annie M. Richardson
F. B. Richardson
Dorchester
Mass
Sebasco
David Wilson
George W. Rogers
Alfred Cornish
Hardings
Curtis Undertaking
Edwin Dodge Hardin
Beth
Phippeburg
John and
Mirinda Bond Rogers
Obituary of Mrs Annie M Richardson of Bath and Phippsburg
Mrs Annie M Richardson, a devoted Christian and mother, died peacefully after a long life rooted in Bath and Phippsburg. Born to Captain William R Bartlet in Bath, she survived two marriages, endured loss at sea, and lived with family in Troy and Boston. Her passing follows years of service to Basbasco church and the local community, leaving many friends and a lingering memory of grace and faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bebasco
Richardson
Bath
William R
Sarah Raymond Bartlett
New England
Old Bath High School
Frank B. Meconn
Westport
D. H. Mount
New York
8. B. Richardson
Troy
N. Y
Phippsburg
Boston
Golden Gate
Real Estate Transfers Recorded in Last Two Weeks
A list of recent real estate transfers recorded in the Sigadahoe registry of deeds. Transactions include Bath area deeds from Georgia A. Oliver to Emma M. Knowlton and others, Bowdoinham transfers to Standish B. Reed and Ralph H. McEwen, Phippsburg to Swanton Wyman and Jeannie Wegeldae Richmond Topsham, and Richmond to state entities. Also motions involving William Noyes, Edward Jordan, James Colby, and multiple Wrights with various coowners and heirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigadahoe Registry of
Bath
Georgia A. Oliver
Emma M. Knowlton
Emily A. Corden
Harret C. Stevens
Oscar J. Tanguay
Octavie Tanguay
Bowdoinham
Robert E. Patten
Standish B. Reed
Evelyn PF. McEwen
Ralph H. McEwen
Lewis Lucy
Elmer Allen
William B. Kendall
Thwing Farm Sold to Bath Ex-Alderman Tobey
The Alton B. Thwing property at Day's Ferry Woolwich was purchased by ex-Alderman J Pred Tobey of Bath. The acreage includes fertile land with shoreline frontage a colonial dwelling and outbuildings. Tobey is negotiating with New York parties to convert part of the property into a golf course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alton B. Thwing
Day’s Ferry
Woolwich
J. Pred Tobey
Bath
Noyes Named Superintendent of Motive Power at Maine Central
Herman F. Noyes has been appointed superintendent of Motive Power at Maine Central railroad. He succeeds P. M. Hammett who resigned after 29 years service. Noyes began Dec. 15 and, age 54, is a Freeport native who joined the road in 1902 as a locomotive fireman. He has since held roles including air brake inspector and motive power inspector before becoming superintendent of fuel economy and then assistant superintendent of motive power. He attended the University of Maine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman F. Noyes
Herman P. Noyes
Maine Central Railroad
University of Maine
Suitability ruling for McNinch children sparks court case
Charles F. McNinch of 538 High Street faced municipal court over alleged unsanitary conditions for his three minor children. Found guilty, he was fined $10.27 and ordered to six months jail with sentence suspended pending provision of a suitable home approved by Dr. H. Benjamin Duce and nurse Mrs. R. Clinton McFadden. The matter stems from complaints beginning October 8 and repeated visits when McNinch was not at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. McNinch
High Street
H. Benjamin Duce
McNinch
Kennebec
Augusta
John J. Keegan
Duce
R. Clinton McFadden
Talk on the Orient Before Men’s Club
Charles J. Donnell, recently returned from the Orient, spoke on China before the Winter Street church Men’s club. He discussed political and industrial affairs, foreign concessions, and recent upheavals, endorsing a three power pact to stabilize governance until China can govern itself, with a question session clarifying the issues. Harry M. Huse will host next Friday. the meeting on the 26th will be omitted due to Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles J. Donnell
Bath
Orient
China
Men’s Club of
Winter Street
Donnell
Harry M. Huse
Visiting Red Men confer degree at Orr's Island
The Sebascodegan tribe of Red Men from Orr's Island conferred the second degree on three Sasanoa tribe candidates from Bath last Wednesday night at Orr's Island. The visitors were H. Alton Shorey Harold M Holmes and Bradford P Belanger. The Orr's Island group hosted a clam crew for their guests from Sasanoa and Androscoggin tribes of Brunswick. Other Bath Red Men making the trip included Ralph Boardman Edward Garcelon Edward Perry George Wate Oscar Leeman Carlton Rideout Albert Gallant and Ernest Avery. Mrs Minnie Roderique has since opened up on Vine Street near the Fennebemetige.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orr’s Island
Bath
Orr's Island
H. Alton Shorey
Harold M. Holmes
Bradford P. Belanger
Androscoggin
Brunswick
Ralph Boardman
Edward Garcelon
Edward Perry
George Wate
Oscar Leeman
Carlton Rideout
Albert Gallant
Ernest Avery
Winter Accident and Community Notes in Winneganes Maine
Sledding mishap near an oncoming car ended without serious injury as a driver stopped and a sled collided with the vehicle amid a holiday scene. Mrs. Almon Perry hosted the Monday Bridge Club with three tables, Leila Oliver winning first prize, Harry Williams the consolation. Upcoming New Year tree plans and a Christmas program at the Phippsburg side community house were announced, with wreath sales to aid the school fund. Marcellus W. Adams is recovering after surgery at Bath City Hospital. The community mourns George W. Rogers, long-time resident of Dromore, whose death prompted the postponement of the weekly card party at the Community clubhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Almon Perry
Monday Bridge Club
Lower High Street
Leila Oliver
Harry Williams
Sherman Morse
Emery Footer
Harry Willams
Harry Oliver
Walter Morse
Samuel Jordan
Gus Small
Robert Manson
Frank Perry
Elmer Coggshell
Phippsburg
Winneganee Community Club
Bath
Marcellus W. Adams
Bath City Hospital
Winneyance
George W. Rogers
Dromore
Fred L. Parks
Morse High Girls Prepare for Intra Class Basketball This Winter
Morse High girls hold basketball practices Mondays 3 15 to 4 30 and Wednesdays 4 30 to 5 30. Coaches Ogden and Wiggin plan class teams since varsity doubtful. Team positions to be assigned after Christmas recess with interclass series to begin. Seniors list Burnette Bailey Olive Rowe Mary Larrabee Inez Carr Anna Chaney Annie Zoome. Juniors list Katherine Dinsmore Mary Kenney Louise Gaudet Jeannette Shackford Marguerite Cornish Thelma Graves. Sophomores list Ila Abbott Jeanette Webster Demorise Renaud Carolyn Footer Alice Mallett Geneva Mallett Genevieve Mallett Helen Moses. Freshmen list Marjorie Quinn Arlene Littlefield Rowena Campbell Ruth Webster Edna Gaudet Vanona MacDonald Rita Cummings Betty Fuller Elizabeth Colby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse High
Ogden
Wiggin
Burnette Bailey
Olive Rowe
Mary Larrabee
Inez Carr
Obituary of Josephine Malone McFadden 73
Josephine Malone McFadden 73 widow of Frank McFadden of George Town died Tuesday morning at her son Albert F. McFadden’s home 29 Park Street after six days in bed Born in Bowdoin she moved with her husband to George Town and later resided in Bath with her son the sole survivor She was active in Five Islands Baptist church Funeral is private Thursday at 1 30 at Park Street home and burial will follow in George Town family lot
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Malone McFadden
Frank McFadden
Georgetown
Albert F. McFadden
Park Street
Bowdoin
Bath
Five Islands Baptist Church
Death of George W Rogers Shocks Phippsburg Bath
George William Rogers 75 native of Phippsburg and Bath resident was found dead in bed Tuesday morning at his Hardings home where he had lived since September awaiting winter. Born in Phippsburg son of John and Marinda Rogers he worked summers at Isle au Haut for years. Funeral Thursday at Curtis funeral home Bath at two. Mrs. Samuel Povich and his wife traveled to Portland Tuesday evening to visit Mrs Povich's relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George William Rogers
Phippsburg
Bath
Alfred G. Cornish
Hardings
Rogers
Tember
John and
Marinda Rogers
Isle Au Haut
Curtis Funeral Home
Five Islands Grange Elects Officers and Reports
The Five Islands Grange elected officers for the year at Tuesday evening’s meeting with L. H. as Master and Lena Ma as Lecturer. Mrs G W Moulton received third and fourth degrees. Fred Carr reported on the State Grange in Lewiston. Socials followed with sandwiches and coffee, and a Christmas sale raised $25 for the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grange
L. H
W. L. Berry
Lena Ma
F. H. Rittall
J. G. Stevens
Amanda Lemon
Reese
Micaha
Se Vie Art
Horace Vittalceres
Media Noton
Pomona
Lulu Hanna
Flora
Orissa Carr
Geneva Rowe
Boston
Edgar Warren
Bay Point
Five Islands
Mark Hanna
Bath
Charles Hanna
D. L. Howard
D. R. Stevens
Robinhood
Linwood
Everett
Franz Stevens
New York
J. M. Stevens
Chester Pinkham
Portland
Mildred Pinkham
Westbrook
Ellsworth Pinkham
Stanley Lewis
Percy Savage
Midnday
Madelyn Berry
Chester MacMahan
Alonzo MacMahan
Sermon Titles Announced For Sunday Services
The pastor will preach on The World's Greatest Advent in the morning service and on God's Use Gift in the evening. These topics headline the church's weekend sermons, inviting congregants to reflect on faith and gifts within the community.
Committee Forms to Aid Unemployed in Bath Maine
Everett F. Greaton of the Maine Department of Labor and Industry outlined Maine unemployment at a Bath meeting in Mayor Small's office. A working committee was formed with George C. Quicksall as chairman and George P. Larrabee as secretary. members include Bath officials, industry managers, and local business leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett F. Greaton
Maine
Mr. Greaton
George C. Quicksall
George P. Larrabee
Mayor Small
Trens. L. Eugene Thebeau
Bath Iron Works Corp
Edwin R. Andrews
Hyde Windlass Co
Ernest Wood
Corner Brook Foundry and Machine Co
J. Haviland Torrey
Torrey Roller
A. J. Conti
Howard Larrabee
New England Tel. & Tel. Co
S. N. McQuaide
The
Commercial Trading Co
Arthur H. Price
Congress Shirt Co
Wallace A. Price
Central Maine Power Co
F. H. Bailey
Bath Box Co
John P. Carey Jr
Edward W. Bridgham
Edmund P. Briggs
J. Edward Drake
H. Cahill
Sidney Laton
Commercial Club Christmas Party at Morse High
The Commercial club of Morse high school enjoyed a Christmas party Monday evening in the gymnasium. A delightful program was furnished by a dozen students and teachers, followed by refreshments and narration of holiday scenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
Morse High School
Old Album Feature Delights Club Evening
Oliver Rowe chaired a program by Gladys Virginia and Jeanmette Ord. Roberta Rowe performed The Old Album with Nellie Lee on piano, and Nellie Lee also played. Santa Claus gave gifts from the tree. Dick Hall Frank Manson and Roberta Manson won games. Errol Baker arranged the event and light refreshments were served. Principal and Mrs Arthur B Scott attended with teachers from the commercial department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Rowe
Gladys
Virginia
Ers
Jeanmette
Ord
Miss Rowe
Roberta
Pianio
Nellie Leeman
Santa Claus
Errol Baker
Dick Hall
Frank Manson
Roberta Manson
Arthur B. Scott
Baker
Commercial Department
Building New Sidewalk Along Goddard Pond
South End residents celebrate a new sidewalk along the east side of High street by Goddard's pond just north of Marshall street. Removal of the old fence clears the city line uncertainty and enables gravel hauling and construction, replacing the narrow path with a straight, safer walkway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South End
High Street
Goddard
Probation Officer Recovers Boston Parolee in Bath Visit
Probation Officer McKenzie of Boston visited Bath on Wednesday to escort a Newcastle youth wanted for parole in the Hub. The youth was picked up Tuesday in Newcastle by Lieut Watts of the State police at the Boston officer's request and held at Bath police headquarters Tuesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKenzie
Boston
Bath
Newcastle
Lieut
Watts
State Police
Libby Couple Will Reside at 754 Middle Street
The Libby couple announced their residence at 754 Middle Street after two years in the office of Judge Walter S. Glidden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter S. Glidden
Afd
Libby
Middle Street
Bruce Marino Welding of Kenny Oweet in Hoboken News
Bruce Marino welded Kenny Oweet in Hoboken New Jersey on Thursday. Mr and Mrs Bruce spent several days on a wedding trip at Mrs Ethel Bruce’s home in Highland Street and returned to Brooklyn. Brice, a second class fireman, expected to report Monday noon on the Pensacola at the Navy Yard. He plans to sail January 3 for Cuba and the southern coast and will return in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoboken
N. J
Eat at the Bridge Cafe Regular Dinner Menu
Bridge Cafe offers regular dinners and fine home made pastries with coffee served with pure cream. Open until 8 pm. Manager Mrs W S Boucher oversees the operation at 767 Washington Street just off Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
Bridge Cafe
W. S. Boucher
Washington Street
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Heaven
Thwing Farm
Sanford
Ross
Godtell
Rite
MT Aerial
Freeport
Rozd
Winter Street Church Club
Minnie Roderique
Vine Street
Morse
Josephine M. McFadden
Samuel Povich
Mrs. Povich
Flint
Michigan
Chevrolet
General Motors
America
Bia Tele
Ous
General Motors Laboratories
General Motors Proving Ground
Fisher Body Corporation
Phaeton
ATS
Washington Street Atlantic Motor Company, Inc
Newcastle, Maine
Turner, & Gilpatrick
Richmond, Me
O. M. McKowr
Doothbay Harbor, Me
Mattie MacMahan
Star of the East
Department of Labor
Goddard Pond
South
Paris
Bruce-Marino
Kenny Oweet
Hoboken, N. J
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