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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1930

Page

8

Richmond News Highlights Holiday Events and Local Visits

Richmond and nearby towns celebrate holidays with school Christmas trees and readings. Residents travel to Portland Boston New York for visits while local sports mix with a Philadelphia Giants basketball game. Community events include a Passion Play at the Baptist church and a Legion base ball game at the Legion hall.

New York Woodfords Rod Vie Sher Robert Shaw Ida Hosmer Portland Boston Christine Hilda Clifton Toothaker Wallace Umberhind Raymond Curtis Louise Trott Toolhaker Maxine Passmore Hilda Toothaker Samuel Haskins Sabring Soott Brownes Nataleen Passmore Wallace Umberhind Florence Curtis Elinor Curtis Serena Christine Toothaker Evelyn Farley Amos ’N Andy Richard ‘Frott Gardiner General Hospital Leon Dunklee Hazel Gardiner Harry Powers Bettina Powers John Haynes Murry Bath Joseph Fannie Wilson Lewis Wilson Marjory Johnson D. A. Pinkham Inez Stinson F. E. Dickey F. S. Merrifield William Meserve Richmond William Dingley Mabal Lancaster E. O. Tarr Witham Edith Edgecomb Bert Stewart Orleans Mass Leon Batchelder Vanessa Beedle Lillian Johnson Arthur Farrin Lawrence Winslow West Newton Mags C. A. Alexander Augusta William Miller Caroline Marr Azuba Holland J. E. Alexander Harold Baker J. T. Witham Lewiston Annie Hatch Hattie McKenna The Baptist Church American Legion Odd Fellows Legion Hall American Legion Welfare Committee Howard Williams Sterling Brunswick Horace Arthur Hutchins H. D. Manwarring Durand Aces Philadelphia Giants Philadelphia Giants Victor Carey Victoria Call Fred Call Woody

Surprise Linen Shower for Dorice Povich in Honor of Engagement

A surprise linen shower was given for Dorice Povich at 327 Front Street honoring her engagement to Benjamin F. Mensh of Washington. After a brief call she found guests, gifts of linen, and refreshments as she learned of the Winter move to 2308 Ashmead Place, Washington DC.

Miss Dorice Povich Nathan Povich Front Street Benjamin F. Mensh Washington, D. C Miss Povich Bessie Mary Minnie Brown Marcia Evelyn Petlock Sophia Rose Weinblatt Bessie Mikels Jeanette Estelle Dorrce Miller Anna Cogan J. I. Smith Max Katz Riva Kutz Arthur Gediman Morris Cohen Samuel Levin Samuel Povich J. Solovich A. Miller Morris Povich Lena Esther Abelon Brunswick Sarah Berenson Portland Celia Povich Goldie Povich Boston Louis Silverman Greenfield Mass A. S. Shhwartz Manila Ashmead Place

Wiscasset Woman Granted Divorce

Mrs. Mary Sewall Metcalf of Wiscasset obtained a divorce from Rowe B. Metcalf of Providence in a Portland Superior Court decision. The decree gives custody of three children to Mrs. Metcalf with the two sons to be educated at St Paul's Academy in Concord and at Harvard, with Metcalf providing tuition through college.

Mary Sewall Metcalf Wiscasset Arctic Rowe B. Metcalf Providence R. L Portland Metcalf

North End Hockey Team Plans Series With South End On Bath Common

The North End hockey club ready for away games hopes to meet Bucky Savage's South End squad in a series with the first game set for Bath Common rink on January 1. Lineup includes Herman Barter Earl Nickerson Bill Plummer Paul Thomas Stubby Boutin Ed Sonia and Johnny Osborne. Home games await floodlights and pond flooding at the frog pond behind Dummer Street.

North End Bucky Savage South End Bath Common Herman Barter Earl Nickerson Bill Plummer Paul Thomas Stubby Boutin Ed Sonia Johnny Osborne Frog Pond Dummer Street

Obituary of Parker E Lewis and family notices

Parker E Lewis superintendent of the A. and K. R Co died Sunday at midnight after returning to Bath from Wiscasset. His mother Mrs Susan R Lewis 82 died at her daughter Mrs Annie E Dodge home. Surviving children include James Sanford William B Alexander Erastus and Parker all. Funeral held at Mrs Dodges home. Bath Country Club plans a mansion clubhouse and golf course adoption cited along with Rockland Country Club notes.

Parker E. Lewis Bath Wiscasset Susan R. Lewis Annie E. Dodge Freeman B. Lewis Uriah N Eliza Rines

Christmas Scenes and Local Visits in Georgetown News

Community notes describe Mr. and Mrs. Ferris Leonard returning home from Georgetown. Lewiston’s J A Ely works on Walter Reid’s Seguinland log cabin while staying with Owen Marr. Maude Thayer visits West Georgetown for Christmas. Numerous Bath shoppers and local visitors are listed, including Stella Powers birthday party and a Center school Christmas program directed by Mrs. Ruth Powers. Andrew Rowe visits E C Higgins in Benton, Alonzo Hunt travels to Boston, and Walter Powers engages in trawl fishing with updates on local families visiting Bath and West Georgetown.

Ferris Leonard J. A. Ely Lewiston Walter Reid Seguinland Owen Marr Winant Maude Thayer Westbrook Seminary West Georgetown Aew. M. Newman W. A. Todd Harry Heald Belle Heald Bath Stella Powers Robinhood Levi Powers Miss Powers Alice Hovey Colby College Amy Gorham Normal Grace Bath High School F. W. Hovey William Oliver Elsie Mains Charles Mains Richmond Ralph Reynolds Woolwich Abbie Reynolds Walter Newdick Marjorie Hinckley Bath City Hospital Hinckley Sagadahoc Bay Alvah Reynolds Bessie Frank Heald Thomas Hagan, Jr T. M. Hagan Christian Endeavor First Baptist Church Andrew Rowe Benton E. C. Higgins Alonzo Hunt Boston McKenney Davis Walter Powers Elizabeth Hunt Everett Higgins Harold Hunt

Body of Charles R. Higgins Sent Home from Florida

Charles R. Higgins died suddenly Saturday night at his winter home in Frostproof Florida. His body was shipped Monday by express to Bath six weeks after he and Mrs Higgins left for the South. His daughter Mrs Norman Rand of Portsmouth and Mr Rand will meet the body in Bath with Mrs Louise Staples to escort it to Maple Grove.

Charles R. Higgins Frostproof Fla Mrs. Higgins Bath South Norman Rand Portsmouth N. H Mr. Higgins Mr. Rand Louise R. Staples Higgins Maple Grove

Army Captain Thanks Rotary Club for Children's Show Help

The Salvation Army led by Capt J A Warren thanks Rotary club Edmund P Briggs Bath Opera House Frank Colburn and others for a successful Monday morning children's show. Admission was vegetables and other items as gifts with proceeds aiding holiday relief. An inventory shows five bushels potatoes two bushels apples fifty pounds onions and more for distributing to needy families.

Salvation Army J. A. Warren Rotary Club Edmund P. Briggs Bath Opera House Frank Colburn

Mrs Whitten Joins Family for Christmas in New York

Mrs Arthur Whitten of Edward street travels to New York to spend Christmas and New Year with her son Leslie Whitten Mrs James Farnham and son James Jr of Wesern avenue and Mrs William Robson of Cottage street will visit Portland for the day Monday.

Arthur Whitten Edward Street New York Leslie Whitten James Farnham James, Jr Wesern Avenue William Robson Cottage Street Portland

Veteran Marketman Still Comes to Bath

Co. O. Purinton of Bowdoinham formerly of Bowdoin began market work 49 years ago and has traveled to Bath weekly for produce. He taught in Bowdoin and Bowdoinham, led local grange chapters, and is a longtime Merrymeeting member. On Jan 3 he installs Sagadahoc grange officers, with many old friends likely to attend.

O. Purinton Bowdoinham Bowdoiin Purinton Bath East Bowdoin Bowdoin State Grange Old Bay Bridge Sagadahoc Bowdoin’s Grange Merry Meeting Sagadahoc Grange Sagadahoc County

Woolwich Grangers Hold Busy Open Meeting and Harvest Supper

The Woolwich Grange completed a class for seven youths and hosted an open program with violin and vocal solos, humorous sketches, and performances. A harvest supper preceded two plays with John Carter and Eldie Wright directing. officers include Carter as master and Percy Bailey as overseer.

Woolwich Grange Merle Jameson Harland Higgins John Carter Eldie Wright Haven Carter Percy Bailey Albert Bailey Kenneth Soule William “Billy” Bradford Asbury Bailey Fred Soule Gertrude Holbrook Annette Soule Ceres Nellie Bailey Pomona Mabel Jack Flora Mabel Grover

Memorial Services for Dr James P Webber

Memorial services were held for Dr James Plaisted Webber who died December 7 in Exeter New Hampshire. The Exeter service at St Pauls Church featured Frank Cushna and paid tribute with a sonnet written by Webber. A second service occurred at Hartwick College Oneonta New York where he previously taught with original verses read in his memory. An enlarged picture of Dr Webber will hang in the faculty room.

James Plaisted Webber St. Paul’s Church Exeter N. H Webber Frank W. Cushna Phillips Exeter Academy Ammen Hartwick College Oneonta N. Y O. M. Norlie Dr. Webber

Mrs Cora A Corliss Dies at 72 in Woolwich

Mrs. Cora A. Corliss 72 widow of Fred P. Corliss of Day’s Ferry Woolwich died Thursday at the home of her son Albion L. Corliss 15 Bath Street after arriving there a fortnight ago for the winter. Born in Bowdoinham she lived most of her life in Woolwich and leaves two daughters Mrs Carl E. Longfellow of Gardiner and Mrs Charles W. Merrill of Bath along with her son. She was a member of the Woolwich Congregational church and the Community club.

Cora A. Corliss Fred P. Corliss Day's Ferry Woolwich Albion L. Corliss Bath Street Corliss Bowdoinham Albion Hannah A. (Douglas) Jack Day’s Ferry

Mrs Adelaide M Duncan Funeral Held at Linden Street Home

The funeral of Mrs. Adelaide M Duncan widow of Frank Duncan of Watertown Massachusetts was held Friday afternoon at two o'clock at the home of her nephew Leonard F Lightbody 11 Linden Street. Rev Charles M Tubbs of Grace Church officiated. Bearers included Frank Lightbody Quincy Mass Clarence Lightbody Portland Daniel and Stephen McPhee Bath. Burial followed at Oak Grove.

Adelaide M. Duncan Frank Duncan Watertown Mass Leonard F. Lightbody Linden Street Charles M. Tubbs Grace Church Frank Lightbody Quincy Clarence Lightbody Portland Daniel Stephen McPhee Bath Oak Grove

Charity Ball Leaders to Head Augusta Event

Patronesses for the annual Charity Ball on January 7 at Augusta City Hall to benefit Augusta General Hospital will be headed by Mrs William Tudor Gardiner. The Ball marks the opening of the 85th Legislature and attracts lawmakers and their families for an esteemed social occasion.

Augusta City Hall Augusta General Hospital William Tudor Gardiner Solons

Five Islands Christmas Vacation Notes and Local Visits

Hazel Gray and Bath High students enjoy Christmas break at home. Miss Phyllis Stevens visits from Boothbay. Rehearsals begin for a Christmas concert. Mrs. Frost arrives from Fremont to visit relatives. Bath visitors include Mrs. Carr and Mrs. Norton. Various residents visit Bath and Seguinland for holidays. school closed Friday for vacation. Christmas tree held Friday afternoon. numerous local social visits and whist party details.

F. P. Carr C. W. Nocton Bath J. T. MacMahan William Belanger MacMahan Ethelyn Gray F. H. Rittall J. G. Stevens R. G. Frost C. D. MacMahan Isabel Stevens W. W. Marr Madelyn Berry Hershel Dickey Cleveland Rowe Chester MacMahan Chester,Jr J. P. Davis Marjory and Hope

Christmas Cheer At Bath City Hospital Observed

Bath City hospital shines with holiday greens and lights as wards and the doctors room display decorated trees. A Christmas party at the Nurses' home featured gifts from trustees staff and ex patients with Miss Helen Downing receiving and giving tokens of appreciation.

Bath City Hospital Frederick H. Kimball William D. Sewall John A. Morse Mary F. Gibbons Helen V. Downing John F. Bowie Miss Downing George B. Wolstenholme T. W. Coss

Splended Present for City Hospital

Dr Horace Fox longtime Bath physician has donated a medical library of about 230 volumes plus 61 magazines to the City Hospital where he serves on the medical staff. He also gave surgical instruments laboratory equipment and drugs as he prepares to leave Bath for New York to open a practice. President Henry C Wright praises the act as gracious and valuable to trustees and staff.

Horace Fox Bath City Hospital University of Pennsylvania New York Henry C. Wright Hospital

Current Events Club Playful Italy Talk At Cosmo Home

The Cosmopolitan club Current Events department held its first special day at Miss Jane Murphy’s home. Tea at four O clock. Mrs Morse and Mrs Allen and Mrs Bimson assisted. Miss Murphy shared an Italy themed talk and her Italian art collection inspired guests. Credit given to program committee for a delightful hour.

Cosmopolitan Club Jane Murphy Miss Murphy John A. Morse Ernest A. Allen James A. Bimson Italy Sicily Pompeii Florence Naples Rome Venice Marcia Moulton Frank Hodgdon Harry G Deering

Great Pocahontas Visits Ramona Council in Maine

Mrs. Ella Winslow of Westbrook the Great Pocahontas of Maine visited Ramona council with her husband Harold Winslow past Great Sachem of Maine. Attendees included 16 from Silver Cloud Orr's Island 9 from Alfaretta Brunswick and 45 Ramona council members. A supper was served with meat pie turkey rolls jelly cake and coffee. Ramona council presented a silk scarf to the guest and reception speeches followed.

Ella Winslow Westbrook Pocahontas Maine Ramona Council Harold Winslow Ruetta Hawkes Cumberland Mills Maude Stickney Woodfords Silver Cloud Council Orr's Island Alfaretta Council Brunswick Agnes Harris Abbie Small Lucelia Blake Stella Wade Catherine Durgin Sadie Durgin Eunice Perry Mary McAllister

Talk on Driving Autos in Winter at Grace Church

Irving F Richardson of Vacuum Oil Co told 44 members how to operate cars in winter. He explained oil grades and used moving pictures to illustrate production processes. Ira Knowles joined from Portland. Carroll Watson provided Welsh rarebit and Baxter coffee. no more meetings until after holidays.

Irving F. Richardson New England Vacuum Oil Co Boston Grace Church Ira Knowles Portland Beth Carroll Watson Baxter

Acadia Pythians Elect New Officers

Acadia lodge officers of the K to P were elected at the annual meeting and will be installed in January. The roster includes Harry H. Watson as chancellor commander and George I. DeGrasse as vice chancellor with multiple others in key posts. Roberts and McLellan will serve as Grand Lodge representatives. Bertha Brown visits from Pratt Institute during Christmas break. Probate notices name John P Carey as administrator of John E Oliver estate and Adelaise Rea Worcester appointed administratrix for Mose Realate estate.

Acadia Lodge K. of P Harry H. Watson George I. DeGrasse Harry B. Williams Loring A. Roberts Russell L. Kenney Paul F. Gilmore Fred D. Hill Leon J. Billings Edward A John P. Carey Bath Sagadahoc John E. Oliver Georgetown John P. C. Lee Adelaise Rea Worcester Pasadena California

Bath City Sign Mixes History and Census counts

The Bath sign misstates history claiming 1762 as the first ship built in America while noting the Earl of Bute built there, amid confusion over population tallies. It credits Bath with 9,110 residents, slightly above the U S census figure of 9,093, and references Popham and the Kennebec river.

America William King Maine George Weymouth Kennebec Popham Bath Virginia

Baby Honored by Advertisers in Massachusetts Bound Golf Campaign

Mrs. George Wesley Ash of Peabody Massachusetts and formerly Miss Doris Ward of this city earned an honor as business citizens selected her year old baby's photo for advertising coverings for Baby Golf in Massachusetts.

George Wesley Ash Peabody Mass Doris Ward Massachusetts

Unpaid 1930 Woolwich Taxes to Be Sold at Auction

Woolwich Sagadahoc 1930 unpaid land taxes listed for collection. Notices name non resident owners, parcels include lots near Kennebec River and town roads. Properties valued up to 40000 dollars with scheduled public sale on first Monday February 1931 at nine o clock. Collection by A Blanch Collector for the Town of Woolwich.

Saxes Tate Woolwich Sont Real Kennebec Frank Soule Dorothy Savage J. J. Stephens Fittken Frank Max Ney J. G Boyle Carrie Savage Bailey Bernard A Matate L. Bailey A. Bailey Ptt Stephens Cc Dolloff Bluffs Boyd William J. C. Preble Mary Reed Kennebec River Dowsa Dea A. Blanch

Sale of Lands for Unpaid Taxes in West Bath

Public auction will sell portions of non-resident lands in West Bath Sagadahoc for 1930 taxes plus interest and charges. Properties include Cottage Lots at Quaker Point and Meadows River area owned by T William F Abbott Fred Lord John Fitzgerald Annberry Rich Lillian Snow and L Swett. Auction set for February first 1931 at 9 o clock in the Town House.

West Bath Sagadahoc T. William F. Abbott Fred Lord Meadows John Fitzgerald Quaker Point Annberry Peecheehees BiOe Reubin Rich F. W. Coombs Henry Howard and Oebury Ummings A Rich W. H. Brown Lillian Snow Fosters Point Seco Acces L. B. Swett Quaker Nb

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