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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1931

Page

4

First Congregational Church Plans and Local Socials

Sermon on The Beautiful Gate by Rev Ernest Spinney at First Congregational Church with Dorcas club choir. Lincoln county clergy retreat on Feb 17 led by Rev Elton Bassett and Rev Rodney Roundy. Valentine party for Mrs Bradford C Bedennett's Sunday school girls. Organ Society held a January February birthday table. Community notices cover travel, visits, and church activities along with Red Cross drought relief fundraising appeal.

Ernest G. Spinney First Congregational Church Dorcas Club Lincoln County Elton Bassett Congregational Church Boothbay Harbor Rodney W. Roundy Maine Congregational Conference and Missionary Society Bradford C. Bedennett Organ Society J. H. Southard C. L. Macurda Beulah Spinney Anna White Josephine Tucker Mary Fullerton Dorothy Fischer Eva Wise Jessie Stinson Carolyn Varney Daisy Crossman Laura Carleton Edith Hutchins G. Spinney Josephine Verna Southard Frances Isabel Lewis Geraldine Munsey Frances Grover Margaret Ruth Dickinson Ethel Fisher Camden Misses Knight Charles Legrow Harvey R. Pease Augusta Albert Smith Vera Eugene Drake F. G. Alger Nice Rome Ethel Fairbanks Benson Brookline Mass Miss Burnila Pray Bradford-Sortwell-Wright American Legion Parker B. Simon Lee St. Philip’s Woman’s Auxiliary Alvin F. Sortwell Main Street Woman's Club A. H. Lennox B. F. Webber A. W. Keirstead Sal Holbrook Frank Haggett W. A. McFadden Bernard Hutchins Helena Bellas Frances Scritwell Leland Bryant Mary Hobson A. Peaslee Bath Harry Mosher Portland Nellie Carlin Harold Perkins

Cities Service Five suffers 44 43 defeat in opener

Mohawks of Portland down Wiscasset 44 43 in a heated start to the season. Portland led 21 17 at the half and 34 27 after three. Wiscasset surged within one in the final minute as Harrington Trask and Overlook hit key shots while Graffam Roma and the McLeod brothers starred for Portland.

Wiscasset Mohawks Portland

Used Ford and Chevrolet Cars for Sale in Early Listings

A vintage ad lists several used Ford and Chevrolet cars with prices from 285 to 450 dollars. Included are 1930 Tudor sedans, a 1930 sport coupe, 1929 closed cab pickups, a 1929 closed cab truck, a 1928 open cab pickup, a 1928 Tudor sedan, a 1926 coupe, and a 1925 Chevrolet touring. Terms apply.

Old Files Echo Snow Heavy Winter Day

Miss M C Boyd visits town for a few days while Harry Stinson of Hallowell and George B Sawyer Esa come and go on business. Annie A Jackson visits Richmond. A E Morr photographer from Damariscotta in town last Saturday. Street Commissioner Blagdon with a large team clears roads. About two feet of snow blocks travel and forces a halt to schooling Friday.

Keepsco Echo M. C. Boyd Harry Stinson Hallowell George B. Sawyer East Boothbay Thurway Annie A. Jackson Richmond A. E. Morr Damarisecoita Blagdon Bis Priday

Wiscasset Ice Work Presses On in 176th Year

The Sheepscot Echo reports in February 1996 that ice crews work day and night at Birch Point with about eighty men employed. Charles Quinnam returns to duties after an absence as workers press ahead in winter conditions.

Sheepscat Charles Quinnam

Coast and Harbor Notes Highlight Local Commerce and Obituary

The report mentions the tug C. W. Morse towing 2000 tons of ice to New York and the Welcome Baxter Jr loading ice at Birch Point. It also notes A R Smith preparing lumber for a Federal Street house, the Epworth League meeting on Hodge Street, and the death of Asbury Dickinson at Vallejo California at age 61, Civil War veteran and former iron foundry moulder. Additionally, George A. Lawry arrived with 200 tons of phosphate for transport up the W. W. and F. R. R.

Will Clisby C. W. Morse Western Belle New York Welcome Baxter, Jr Boston Birch Point A. R. Smith Wiscasset Grain Co Federal ‘Street Epworth’ League Edith Hodgdon R. H. T. Taylor Hodge Street Edith Jackson Asbury S. Dickinson Margaret Dickinson Federal Street John E. Dickinson Vallejo Cal Wiscasset George A. Lawry Weed Barren Island W. W

Social notes and events in Bath this week

Edith Lemont and Carroll Davis plan a Waterbury visit to relatives. Universalist Ladies Aid hosts a Friday 2 30 food sale at H P Bridge store, Easter sale slated for March 27. Mrs. William Coombs to host next meeting on Bath street. Mrs. Francis Faxon sails Feb 20 for two months in the Mediterranean with Mrs. James Lott. Mrs. Edward Perry hosted a Crescent street bridge afternoon with prizes won by Mrs. Lucelia Blake and Mrs. Annie Chase. Bath people attended the Portland municipal orchestra concert at Memorial hall Bowdoin College with harpist Francis McPherson and Miss May Korb.

Daniel Page Federal Street E. Murray Senter Boston New York Nashville N. C J. Sewall Elizabeth Richmond Portland Dorothy Sewall Eva Furnier Casco Mercantile Bank S. J. Sewall P. B. Stinson Laton Jackson Rockland Jessie Jackson Bath N. Gratz Jackson Civic Club Frank Hag T Cn Water Street Thi C C.ng E. Fred Albee Lawrence Haggett Frank Hutchins J. Edward White Turner White Clinton Sheanee Jean Doughty Alice Miss Gray Gray Miss Doughty Gray High School Gorham Normal School Trinity Mission Harold Quinnam Bishop Brewster H. B. Nash B. F. Blagdon Damariscotta Huntoon Hill Grange Valentine Alice Ames Franklin Hall Louis Pooler Jim Comeau Ed Arsenault Don Stewart Jim Puiin Clifford White Bob Mauss Margaret Quinnam Louise Blagden Senter’s Marvy Clark Auburn Carrie Clark R. N J. B. Clark Carrie Carl Main Huntoon Hill Olive Dow Charles Hamlin Evelyn Rines Vincent Spear William Rines Earl Dow Woolwich J. H. Dow Dorcas Club E. G. Spinney A. H. Dodge Harvey R. Pease Zina Davis St. Philip's Church Brewster Marion Bradley Metcalf Mabel Therese Adams Theakston Nash Charles S. Sewall St. Philip’s Womans’ Auxiliary China Red Cross Drought Relief Fund Edith Lemont Carroll Davis Waterbury Conn Charlotte Farnham Mediterranean Black Sea Faxon New York City James Lott Edward Perry Crescent Street Freeman Frederick E. Drake Carl Albee Harry Horne Arthur Crockett Fred D. Hill Fred Curtis Sidney McPherson Harold Delong Marcia Moulton Clarence E. Johnson Marguerite Hennessy Baer Connard Portland Municipal Orchestra Memorial Hall Bowdoin College Charles R. Cranhan Francis McPherson Mr. McPherson Miss May Korb Miss Korb

French instructress Barbara Wiggin speaks on life in France at Cosmopolitan Club

Miss Barbara Wiggin, Morse French instructor and Wheaton alumna who studied at Sorbonne and University of Nancy in 1927 28, told Cosmopolitan Club members about life in France during a February meeting. She answered many questions as members enjoyed her vivid account and recalled her experiences in Europe.

Barbara Wiggin Morse Cosmopolitan Club Wheaton College Wiggin Sorbonne University of Nancy Delaware France Roscoe P. McFadden H. Emma Magoun Rachel Hodgdon John Shaw Red Cross Magoun Emma Walker Old Ladies Golden Rule Gospel Mission White Progressive Union of Clubs Helen Hartwell Nellie Goodney George A.churchill Lucius LeMont Alice Johnon Sophia Mikels Herry C. Webber Sophie G. Greenblatt House Addie Palmer Ma Herbert Bessie F. Greenatt Philharmonic Louise Staples Margaret Adams Stearnscott

State Provides Free Movie Reels for Public Education

A Maine study shows four departments hold thousands of feet of motion picture film shown free to residents and groups. The health department owns 40 health reels and several projectors. agriculture, forestry, inland fisheries and game, and the development commission also maintain reels and equipment for public display and promotion.

Silver Screen Radio Maine Public Health Department Department of Agriculture Forestry Department Department of Inland Fisheries and Game Maine Development Commission

Wiscasset Defeats Boothbay Harbor In Rough Battle

In a wild Wednesday clash at Boothbay Harbor the Wiscasset Cities Service team defeated Boothbay Harbor Bears 37 to 31. Captain Ralph Brewer was knocked out in the first period and Bath’s Ken Trask left with a sprained ankle in the fourth. Tiny Overlock and Red Perkins led the Wiscasset scoring as over 500 fans watched, with 100 or more from each town.

Boothbay Harbor Cities Service Wiscasset G Boothbay Harbor Bears Ralph Brewer Wiscasset Ken Trask Bath Tiny Overlock Red Perkins Wiscasset and

Bath Independent Welcomes Boston Reader's Renewal

Mrs. Gertrude W Steward of Boston, formerly Arroansic, renews her Bath Independent subscription and praises the paper as a comforting home letter with the latest regional news. Mr and Mrs M O Brown of Jamaica Plain visit Bath relatives. Mrs Mary Downey, formerly Moorse High, earns high honors on the year list.

Gertrude W. Steward Boston Arroansic Bath Independent Independent Mary Downey Mors John Downey Bingham Moorse High

Augusta Doctor Joins MacMillan Arctic Expedition

Dr. John Hinkley Morse of Augusta, an eye ear nose and throat specialist, accepts an invitation from Commander Donald B. MacMillan to join the 1931 Arctic expedition to Northern Labrador from June 20 to September 20. Morse, Bowdoin and Harvard Medical School alumnus, has connections in Minneapolis and Bath and has served on Augusta General Hospital staff.

John Hinkley Morse Augusta Donald B. MacMillan Labrador Morse Edward W. Hyde Bath Alonzo A. Morse Commander MacMillan Bowdoin Harvard Medical School Augusta General Hospital Minneapolis University of Minnesota Medical School Minneapolis Academy of Ophthalmology American Academy of Ophthalmology Hillcrest Fair View Maine New Hampshire Massachusetts Minnesota Civitan Club MacMillan Middle West Wiscasset Monhegan Popham

Spanish Adventurer Describes Thanksgiving Rescue Voyage

Manuel Biasca Cruz, an Argentine, told Grace Church Men's Club of Bath how a passing steamer saved him on Thanksgiving day after his 16-foot boat, built from a motorized habitable craft, leaked and flooded near Bath. His 12-year-old nephew Roland Cruz joined him to New York, then returned to Bath. Carroll Watson served a post talk spread.

Manuel Biasca Cruz Virginia Capes Bath Punta Areras Grace Church Cruz South America Davy Jones Roland Cruz New York Carroll Watson

Valentine Dance at West Bath Grange Draws 75 Couples

The West Bath Grange hall hosted a Valentine dance with 75 couples attending. Grindel's orchestra provided music and red heart decorations created a festive atmosphere. Brunswick couple won the lucky number dance as Mrs J Edward Drake chaired the event with assistants listed.

Valentine West Bath Grange Hall Grindel J. Edward Drake Charles Chesley Alice Johnson Lucy Ward Mason Wright Albert McFadden Wallace MacDonald Edna Higgins E. Mason Wright Edward Maggett Marshall Boudreau

True Americanism Talk by David Knapp at Nequasset Church

Attorney David Knapp spoke on True Americanism after a supper hosted by the Men’s Forum and Ladies' Auxiliary at Nequasset Congregational Church. He warned that sacrificing religious beliefs for social and industrial progress harms a people, as Duncan Melinioth read Burns. Strong attendance marked the evening.

David Knapp Portland Boston Nequasset Congregational Church Men’s Forum Ladies’ Auxiliary Mr. Knapp Duncan MelInioth North Woolwich Bobby Burns

Red Men Visit Orr's Island Tribe Guests From Brunswick

Sasanoa and Brunswick lodge members motor to Orr's Island to be hosted by Sebascodegan tribe which conducted the warriors and chiefs degrees. Host tribe serves lobster stew. Miss Belanger travels to Boston on business for a few days.

Orr’s Island Ralph Boardman Edward Garcelon Carlton Rideout Bradford Belanger Horace Woodman Byron Clark Clifford Walsh Emery Rideout Harold Trask Arthur Haggett Ernest Avery Brunswick Orr's Island

Nequasset Farm and Town Notices Roundup

Lester Holbrook hauls wood for Frank Bailey and William Wright carts for Capt. A R Ames of Bath. Several cases of whooping cough are reported. Ladies Farm Bureau meets at Mrs. Charles Perkins on the first Tuesday in March. No services at Day's Ferry due to Rev. J. Benjamin Shaw's illness. Numerous townsfolk visiting and guests noted including Miss Ann Gearing heading to Boston and Mrs. Milton Trott of Bath visiting Mrs. F W Carlton.

Lester Holbrook Nequasset Frank Bailey Ernest Hathorne David Reed Ladies’ Farm Bureau Charles Perkins Day's Ferry J. Benjamin Shaw Milton Carlton William Wright A. R. Ames Bath Lawrence Colby Montsweag Harvey T. Bailey Arrowsic Mary Wright Portland Alfred Bouldac Lewiston Ralph Wright Alvah Rose John Reed Carlton Lewis Ernest Getchell Wiscasset Henry Carlton Ellsworth William Freeman John Brown New York Ann Gearing Boston Congregational Church Attorney Knapp Duncan McIntosh Milton Trott Jane F. W. Carlton

Socials Round Dresden With Siegars and Friends

South Dresden notes show Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Siegars hosting Alfred Lilly and Miss Doris Robinson Tuesday evening. James Carr of Dresden Mills visited over the weekend with Joseph Siegars. Mrs. L. H. Siegars and Mrs. Irving Lilly called on Mrs. G. L. Siegars Wednesday. Ralph Cunningham of Richmond was calling on friends Thursday.

L. H. Siegars Alfred Lilly Doris Robinson G. L. Siegars James Carr Dresden Mills Joseph Siegars Irving Lilly Ralph Cunningham Richmond

All Day Session of Nequasset Farm Bureau

Nequasset Farm Bureau held an all day session Wednesday last week in Woolwich with Ruth Dubar and a large attendance. City members Roscoe Mc Fadden Farnham Gilmore Hall Freeman Ma goun took part as did instructor Louis Freeman guiding basketry. A balanced dinner featured soup bread pickles coffee grape nut pudding cake. A birthday cake was shared for a member said to have Wednesday birthday and another cake to be provided at the March meeting.

Nequasset Farm Bureau Ruth Dubar Woolwich Roscoe P. McFadden Ruth Farnham Rachel Gilmore Annie Hall Louis Freeman H. Emma Magoun

Famous Women Topic of Meeting at Cosmopolitan Club

The Cosmopolitan club Current Events department held a Thursday 3:30 pm meeting on Famous Women of Today. Mrs. Frederick Freeman chaired, with readings on Jane Addams by Carolyn Stackpole and Marie Curie by Mrs. George A. Churchill.

Cosmopolitan Club Frederick Freeman Carolyn Stackpole Jane Addams James F. Dunton Marie Curie George A. Churchill Alice B. Ramsay Lady Astor

Woolwich Union Plans Sunday Christian Service Schedule

The Woolwich Union will hold services Sunday February 15 with gatherings at Day's Ferry Nequasset Congregational North Woolwich Sagadahoc Schoolhouse and Equasset Sunday School at 10 a.m. Afternoon and evening services follow at 3 p.m and 7:30 p.m.

Woolwich Union For Christian Service Day's Ferry Equasset Nequasset Congregational North Woolwich Sagadahoc

Funeral for ex Councilman Charles W. Triggs

The funeral for Charles W. Triggs who died suddenly of heart trouble will be Thursday at 2 P.M. at his home 41 Shepard Street. Rev. Forrest L. Littlefield of Wesley M. E. Church will officiate.

Charles W. Triggs Shepard Street Forrest L. Littlefield Wesley M. E. Church

West Bath Red Cross Plans All Day Session at Annie Trufant Home

West Bath Red Cross members will hold an all day meeting at Miss Annie Trufant’s home next week with a covered dish lunch. Local residents noted visits and gatherings including Larrabee family dinners, road police chief Violet Marks visiting parents in Hardings, and Brunswick guests at Larrabee and Donnell households.

West Bath The Red Cross Annie Trufant Arthur Footer Bath Brigham’s Cove Jennie Silsby Green Street J. E. Mayo Violet W. Marks State Highway Police Augusta Scott Ward Hardings Harold Haggett Doris Jordan Charles Haggett J. B. Lemont Anstress Larrabee Brunswick Fred W. Larrabee C. C. Chesley Joseph W. Larrabee Eleanor Brawn Fred S. Brawn Earl Donnell William Bailey Portland Knight’s of the Golden Eagle Eleanor Brown Kenneth Patterson J. I. Smith Roy Moore North Edgecomb Marguerite Donnell Lily Pray Center Street E. W. Haggett South End Parent Teacher Association Y. M. C. A. Winnifred Brawn Percy Wright Sprague House Florence Neiley

Past Lecturers Night Observed at West Bath Grange

West Bath Grange held a pleasant evening for Past Lecturers Night though weather limited attendance. Annie Wylie Stackpole spoke on Lecturers' work in the Grange. other readings and recitations followed by Bertha Kumiar, Robert Oliver, Edwin Leeman, Herbert Cavanaugh, and Mrs. Charles Chesley. A closing thought by Eva J. Lemont quoted Matthew 7:12.

West Bath Grange Grange Annie Wylie Stackpoe Bertha Kunoar Robert Oliver Edwin Leeman Herbert Cavanaugh Herbert Simpson Fred Rose Charles Chesley Edwin Haggett Everett Lemont Daisy Oliver Bertha Dunbar Lizzie Haggett Harriet Brown Helen Greene Elizabeth Haley J. Edward Drake Katherine Garvin Gertrude Freeman Doris Lutz Ambrose McFadden Eva J. Lemont Marion Plummer Annie Peterson Virginia Oliver Marie Ayer The Annie Wyne Stackpole Belt ® Donnell Addie Purington Lillian Rogers Annie Campbell Williams Elmer J. Rich Grace Freeman David Henderson Edwin Magget Florence Irish Weston Lyout Bertha Dunar

Card of Thanks from Bath neighbors 1931

We thank our neighbors and friends for kindness and flowers during our bereavement. Signed by Mr and Mrs F P Carr Mr and Mrs F W Davis Mr and Mrs C Campbell Mr and Mrs C H Davis Mr and Mrs D Lawrence Bath Maine February 11 1931.

F. P. Carr F. W. Davis C. Campbell C. H. Davis D. Lawrence Bath

Also Mentioned on This Page

Cities Service Five Portland Mohawks Roma H. McLeod Graffam Settee Sloan E. M Trask Perkins Wes Eases Harrington Brewer Dewees Stover Ford Tudor Chevrolet U.C.C Haggett's Garage L. F Atwood’s Medicine M. O. Brown Jamaica Plain John Wishart Ss. Brown Western Avenue John H. Morse West Bath Grangers Miss Belanger Dresden Farm Bureau Current Events Club Woolwich Union C. W. Triggs High Street Arthur F. Mayo Bath, Maine
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