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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1913

Page

5

Snow debutante Miss Pears Captivates Washington Society

Society notes highlight Anetta Pears daughter of Rear Admiral Robert E. Pears as the season’s standout debutante known as the Snow Bats born within the Arctic Circle. Coverage covers her Arctic birth, Maine ties to Eagle Island, California and Bermuda dance scenes, and concedes the prominent social spotlight on her Washington debut festivities.

Anetta Pears Robert E. Pears Mies Washington Arctic Circle Miss Pears Maine Eagle Island

Bath Families Farewell As Alderman Resigns

The Bath city community hears of the departure of Mr and Mrs Ernest A Allan and Mrs Henry Clay Tarbox with regret. Alderman Allan of Ward One resigns after fifteen years in Bath politics, having served since 1905 and been repeatedly elected to council and aldermen. Social leader Mrs Allan active in D A R and local clubs. Christmas observances at St Marys and Grace Episcopal churches include a vested choir program and Holy Communion services. The town notes charity dinners at the Alms House, post cards from W C T U, and a post from Miss Alice Rich in Germany. The article mentions later events including the veterans ball and a new memorial window at Bowdoin College for Albion Howe.

North Contre National Church Belfast David L. Wilson Central Congregational Church Mr. Wilson Fort Fairfield Brooklyn N. Y Nebraska Phoenix Lodge Corinthian Chapter Palestine Commandery Knights Templar Grand Lodge Grand Chapter Maine Knights of King Arthur Boy Scouts Ernest A. Allan Henry Clay Tarbox Board of Aldermen Allan Dummer Sewall Bath Fort Ben St. Mary's Grace Episcopal Grace Church Alms House Chauncey W. Goodrich Langdon T. Snipech Bowdoin College Albion ‘Howe Lucian Howe

Christmas Festivities at Winter Street Sunday School

The Winter Street Sunday school held Christmas events on Wednesday evening with Santa Claus present and gifts for the children. The Orphans Home children will have a New Year’s tree as part of the annual observance.

Grace Church Sunday School Winter Street Santa Claus Orphans Home Old Ladies’ Home Harry S. Coombs Lewiston D. S. Coombs

Bowdoin YMCA Starts Long-awaited Aid Project

Fred Rindge of New York outlined labor needs in Brunswick Pejepscot Lisbon Falls and Bath to college men and the Economics class. Volunteers were urged at a Y M C A meeting and about forty men joined. English classes for foreigners began in Brunswick Pejepscot and Bath and will extend to Lisbon Falls. Readings writing and math were taught and two hundred locals expressed interest.

Bowdoin Y. M. C. A Fred Rindge New York College Brunswick Pejepscot Lisbon Falls Bath United States Canada Social Service Committee

Bowdoin Names Cast For The Marriage Of Kitty

The Bowdoin College drama group retains six men for the cast of The Marriage of Kitty with one role still undecided between Phillip S Smith and Richard S Fuller. The production will tour Portland Bangor Bath Augusta and Rockland and be used for the Ivy May show.

Bowdoin College Kitty Paul E. Donahue Portland Paul L. White Indianapolis Ind Ralph R. Melloon Lowell Mass John N. Baxter Brunswick William D. Ireland Stetson Joseph B. Stride Biddeford Phillip S. Smith Leicester Richard S. Fuller Rockland Francis X. Callahan Bangor Bath Augusta New Hampshire

Washington social customs stir Cabinet vs Congress calls

Remarks note the clash between Cabinet ladies and Congress wives over calling etiquette in Washington. Cabinet ladies propose proxy cards and a social club, while Congress women resist, fearing insult and refusals. The article also lists local society updates and staff movements in Maine communities.

Washington Wilson Congress Maine

Engagement of Miss Sarah Moody to Judge Emery Bean in Hallowell

Mrs. S. L. Fogg announces the betrothal of her niece Miss Sarah E. Moody to Judge Emery O. Bean of Hallowell. Moody, tied to Bath through years of residence, is a Emerson Hospital Boston graduate with wide circles of friends. Bean, Hallowell Municipal Court judge and mayor, Bowdoin 1904 and Harvard Law School alumnus, once played football at Bowdoin. son of Judge Fred Emery Bean of Kennebec County Superior Court.

S. L. Fogg Hallowell Sarah E. Moody Emery O. Bean Moody Bath Emerson Hospital Boston Bean Bowdoin Harvard Law School Fred Emery Bean Superior Court Kennebec County

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