Nazarene youth society officers reelected at vestry meeting
Officers of the Young People's Society of the Nazarene Church were reelected Thursday night in the church vestry. President Mrs. Howard P. Jett, Vice President Mrs. Hazel Brann, Secretary Mrs. Ralph Pinkham, and Treasurer Mrs. Stanley Johnson begin their terms. Lemu el Oliver was reelected devotional committee chairman with Eva Whittier and Mrs. Brann as members. Visiting and membership committee includes Mrs. Ralph Haley as chairman, Ralph Pinkham, and Miss Marion Mitchell. A new evangelistic committee is formed with Stanley Fraser, Lillian Freeman, and Irving Pinkham as initial members. Also noted are social items about Miss Ruth Skillings visiting Connecticut, Orvis W. Bonney's recovery at home, and Miss Helena Mason visiting Miss Jane Hyde in Brunswies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s Society of the Nazarene Church
Howard P. Jett
Hazel Brann
Ralph Pinkham
Stanley Johnson
Johnson
Lemuel Oliver
Eva Whittier
Brann
Ralph Haley
Marion Mitchell
Stanley Fraser
Lillian Freeman
Irving Pinkham
Red Cross sewing session at Dummer chapter meeting
Volunteers from Colonel Dummer Sewall chapter D A R gathered at Mrs. Harry G Deering residence for an all day sewing and benevolence drive. White outing nightgowns were made under Mrs. Fred H Cary's direction with lunch proceeds aiding benevolences. Afternoon card games completed the event. Miss Noella Desjardins returned from Lewiston after a Beauty Cutting course in a new permanent twist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Cotonr Dummer Sewall
Harry G. Deering
Washington Street
Fred H. Cary
Colonel Dummer Sewall
Noella Desjardins
The
Lorraine Beauty Parlors
Lewiston
Beauty Cuttin’ School
Mr and Mrs Mildram sail for three week cruise
Mr and Mrs Samuel H Mildram of Brookline Massachusetts sailed from New York on Friday aboard the Swedish American liner Kungsholm for a three week cruise to the West Indies and South America. They will visit Martinique Curacao Trinidad La Guaira and Caracas in Venezuela Panama Jamaica and Havana. Mrs Mildram is a niece of Mrs Fred B Reed of 969 High Street. Miss Mary F Gibbons is spending a week in Providence Rhode Island with her cousin Mrs J Prescott Farnsworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel H. Mildram
Brookline
Mas
New York
Kungsholm
West Indies
South America
Martinique
Curacoa
Trinidad
la Guaira
Caraca
Venezuela
Panama
Jamaica
Havana
Mildram
Fred B. Reed
High Street
Local Social News and Visits Across City
Miss Lucy W Cocsinbs travels to Boston for the holiday. Mrs Louis Petlock and daughter Sylvia visit the Petlock home for a week as Washington's birthday is marked. Ogunquit couple Leavitt S Wyman return from a visit with Munceys. Mrs Henry W Butler recovers at home. Hodgden improves at 52 Green Street. Sewall Percy and Woodford guests visit Bath. Maine Congress leaders in North Windham address P T A. Grove family moves to Portland. Dorothy A Welch leaves for Boston. L L Hooker ill with Dr Stott attending. Maynard Linscott Jr visits in Topsham. Grace E Tyler engaged to Merritt Lothrop of Chauncey Lewiston. Tyler formerly of Lewiston now in Lewiston Sun Journal. Sewall W Percy family and Miss Bartlett visit Bath. First Baptist Sewing Circle plans baked bean supper for Washington's birthday observances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. Chapman
Main Street
Lewiston
Grace E. Tyler
Merritt Lothrop
Everett Lothrop
Cha Street
Miss Tyler
Lewister
Bath
Sewing Circle
First Baptist Church
Washington
Birthday Celebration for John C Minot at Home
John C Minot turned 96 at his home on 17 Beacon street with family including Miss Charlotte Minot Miss Eleanor Given and Mrs Sarah Given. Guests included Mrs Elizabeth Brown and various relatives. nearby social events feature contract games and a Valentine party at Miss Ida Scofield’s Washington street home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Minot
Beacon Street
Ida Scofield
Washington Street
Helen Clough
Evelyn Perry
Jeannette Webster
Evelyn Clough
Doris Perry
Russell Estes
Tom Brown
Bath
Murray Pulsifer
Chandler Coffin
Norman Titcomb
Winfield Catlin
Brunswick
Gaudet couple back from visit to Newport News
Mr and Mrs Henry Gaudet return to Newport News Virginia after a brief visit with his parents Mr and Mrs Joseph C Gaudet at 932 High Street The couple married two weeks ago Mrs Gaudet formerly Mrs Anne Geary of New Bedford Massachusetts Mr Gaudet recently began a second three year term in the United States Army They were joined by Miss Annie Gaudet of Weyburn Massachusetts, sister of the groom, who accompanied them to Bath
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Gaudet
Newport News
Joseph C. Gaudet
Gaudet
Anne Geary
New Bedford
Mars
United States Army
Annie Gaudet
Weyburn, Mass
Croom
Bath
Mr Harold A Burbank Leaves For West Boylston Visit
Mr Harold A Burbank departed Saturday to spend a week in West Boylston Massachusetts with his mother in law Mrs Burbank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold A. Burbank
West Boylston
Mas
Mrs. Burbank
Bates Junior Undergoes Emergency Appendectomy
Miss Helen F Shorey Morse 30 Bates College junior underwent an emergency operation for acute appendicitis just after midnight Friday at Central Maine General Hospital. Her parents Mr and Mrs H Alton Shorey and her sister Crystal of 52 York Street visited her Friday to find her resting comfortably.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen F. Shorey
Morse
Bates College
Central Maine General Hospital
H. Alton Shorey
Crystal
York Street
Mr and Mrs James A Bimson Head to Boston for Weekend
Mr James A Bimson and Mrs Bimson left Friday afternoon to spend the weekend in Boston. The couple plans to visit friends and enjoy city sights, with no further events reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Bimson
Boston
Miss Christine Stacy and Miss Mary Cunningham Leave for Boston
Miss Christine Stacy and her cousin Miss Mary Cunningham departed Friday for Boston to spend a week. Miss Cunningham attended the Charity ball at Copley Plaza on Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christine Stacy
Mary Cunningham
Boston
Miss Cunningham
Copley Plaza
Kent's Hill Students Visit City Host John M Conley Jr
Robert Calder of Kennebunk and Ralph Goddard of Wilmington Del students at Kent's Hill spent the weekend as guests at 20 Beacon Street for a visit with John M Conley Jr Calder is captain elect of next season's football team
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Calder
Kennebunk
Ralph Goddard
Wilmington
Del
Kent's Hill
John M. Conley, Jr
Beacon Street
Calder
Boothbay Harbor family weekend visit to Washington
Mr and Mrs Donald S Sewall and son Mark of Boothbay Harbor spent the weekend with Mr Sewalls mother Mrs Mark W Sewall of Washington absorbing family time and sharing updates amid a quiet visit in the capital city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald S. Sewall
Mark
Boothbay Harbor
Mr. Sewall
Mark W. Sewall
Washington Street
Baby Named James Franklin Manion Jr at Bath City Hospital
A son named James Franklin Manion Jr was born on February 11 at Bath City hospital to Mr and Mrs James F Manion of 25 School street. Mrs Manion is formerly Miss Alice Allen Bishop Morsey 32. Mr and Mrs M Langdon Hill of Falmouth Foreside were Sunday guests of Fred D Hill and Mrs Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Franklin Manion, Jr
Bath City Hospital
James F. Manion
School Street
Manion
Alice Allen Bishop
M. Langdon Hill
Falmouth Foreside
Mr. Hill
Fred D. Hill
Mrs. Hill
Miss Pearl Oliver and Miss Winifred Safford Visit Auburn
Miss Pearl Oliver of 31 Robinson Lane and Miss Winifred Safford of Pratt Street are spending several days in Auburn with Oliver's sister, Mrs. John Spellman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Oliver
Robinson Lane
Winifred Safford
Pratt Street
Auburn
Miss Oliver
John Spellman
Bath visitor Nelson L. Jackson visits Bath on business
Nelson L. Jackson of Southport came to Bath on a business visit Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Uphantis and their son David sailed from New York on February 11 to Athens to engage in foreign missionary work for three years. Mrs. Uphantis, formerly Beatrice Hanson, graduated Morsey High School in 1919. Mrs. Just Wold and her young son from Court Street are spending a week in Lynn, Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson L. Jackson
Southport
Bath
Paul Uphantis
David
New York
Athens
Uphantis
Beatrice Hanson
Morsey High School
Just Wold
Little Son
Court Street
Lynn
Mass
Bath social notes feature extended visits and entertaining
Mrs J Henry McLellan and her party depart Portland soon for a European trip after a round of entertaining at High Street homes. MrsGeorge F Duncan Mrs Frank D True hostesses, with guests from Bath and Arlington. Mrs Herman Taudhen travels from Arlington to Bath for a funeral and visits. Mrs Samuel H Hooper hosts a contract club on Washington Street while Mr and Mrs Arthur P Sampson and relatives call on Bath friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Henry McLellan
Aed
Bath
Portland
William M. Ingraham
High Street
George F. Duncan
McLelan
Frank D. True
Vaughan Street
Samuel H. Hooper
Washington Street
Rupert H. Baxter
Local social notes and visits across Maine and nearby states
Miss Mildred G Nichols surprised with gifts at a Cosmopolitan club house birthday supper and rehearsal of Miss Cherry Blossom. Miss Jane Hyde returns from Waynflete Latin school for a week’s vacation with her parents. Morse 30s and 31s from Kent's Hill seminary visit homes. guests include Richard Littlefield of York village. Colbge 33 C Lloyd Hooker visits. Governor Brann’s inaugural attendance planned March 4 with Brann party leaving March 1. Gifford of Boston guests of Com. and Mrs. Vroom. Shaughnessy of Northampton to Belgrade to see his mother. Thomas Hunter of Cambridge visits his brother Lieut George Hunter. Loyall F Sewall among six Americans awarded Legion of Honor in Paris. decorations presented by Paul Claudel to several officials. Evelyn Nickerson and Jane Feero visit Melrose friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred G. Nichols
Singing Club
Cosmopolitan Club
George L. Littlefield
Leonard P. Litchfield
Donald J. Lennox
Morse
P. Burns Wilson
Kent's Hill Seminary
Mr. Wilson
Richard Littlefield
York Village
Loyall F. Sewall
Washington Street
Paris
Washington
Paul Claudel
William E. Horton
Harrison Dodge
Bascom Slemp
Ann Miglison Washington
Charles H. Burke
Sewall
Mr and Mrs True Return From South America Cruise
Mr and Mrs Edward D True returned to their 645 Washington Street home after a tour aboard the Mauretania to South America and the West Indies. Mr True joined Herbert L Douglas on ship while Mrs True stayed in Long Island City with son Edward D True Jr. He reports a delightful voyage, noting a language free welcome in Caracas and the voyage across the Isthmus of Panama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward D. True
Washington Street
Panama
Pacific Coast
Clifford couple spending ten days at Pinehurst
Hon. and Mrs. Charles W. Clifford of Washington street are visiting Pinehurst North Carolina for a ten day sojourn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Clifford
Washington Street
Pinehurst
N. C
Lewiston Women Return From West Indies Trip
Miss Esther A Ambromson of 324 Pine street Lewiston formerly of this city and Miss Rose V Rosenbloom of 41 Howard street Lewiston have arrived in New York after visiting the West Indies and are expected to reach their homes Tuesday or Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther A. Ambromson
Pine Street
Lewiston
Rose V. Rosenbloom
Howard Street
New York
West Indies
Newell J. Wilson of Hebron Academy Sees Week in City
Newell J. Wilson, affiliated with Hebron Academy, is spending a week in the city. He will tour local sites and meet with faculty and students during the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newell J. Wilson
Hebron Academy
Dike P. T. A. Names Play Committee and Playground Support
Mrs Ralph P Dunbar was named chairman of the committee to present a play for the Dike P T A at Dummer Street School meeting. Other members include Mrs Scott M Golder Mrs E Mason Wright Mrs William A Fogwill Mrs Elmer A Avery and Mrs Frederick J Hoffman. The association pledged support to the playground project with Bath boys Ralph W MacDonald and Duncan H Farrell presenting on behalf. Mr Hoffman was named chairman of the Summer round up committee with Mrs Daniel J Perry presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dummer Street
Ralph P. Dunbar
Scott M. Golder
E. Mason Wright
William A. Fogwill
Elmer A. Avery
Frederick J. Hoffman
Ralph W. MacDonald
Duncan H. Farrell
Bath
MacDonald
Hoffman
Dike P. T. A
Daniel J. Perry
Dinner at 11 Andrews road for Capt Jamvold
Mr and Mrs Charles W Avery will entertain Captain Peter Jamvold skipper of the Norwegian steamer Degali at dinner Thursday evening. Jamvold hails from Oslo and shares acquaintances with Mrs Avery’s parents Peter and Mrs Figenbaum of Quincy Mass, who lived there before moving to this country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Avery
Andrews Road
Peter Jamvold
Cap
Jamvold
Oslo
Norway
Avery
Peter Figenbaum
Quincy
Mass
Patient Ramsay Resting After Major Operation
Miss Alice B Ramsay of Bailey Street patient at Bath City hospital rests comfortably following a major operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice B. Ramsay
Bailey Street
Bath City Hospital
St Valentine party at Conley home in Bath
Miss Ruth Conley hosted a Tuesday afternoon St Valentine gathering at 106 Lincoln Street Bath with guests including Mary Alice Clappison Marion Small Eleanor Gediman Katharine Grainger and others. Prizes awarded for cake piece beans and a riddle. refreshments followed in a Valentine decor themed setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Conley
Stephen Conley
Lincoln Street
Mary Alice Clappison
Marion Small
Eleanor Gediman
Katharine Grainger
Doris Houston
Virginia
Lida
Eunice Nadeau
Margaret Turat
Evelyn Tomlinson
Lyett Couple Spends Week On Portland With Relatives
Mr and Mrs Harold Lyett of 1 High Street spent the week in Portland visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Lyett
1 High Street
Portland
South End P. T. A. Card Party Aids Treasury
The South End P. T. A. held a Tuesday card party in Washington street rooms as a substitute for a business meeting and raised over five dollars for the treasury. Eight tables competed with prizes for high and low scores at each table, led by president Mrs. Arthur C. Lemont. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Albertha Williams and Mrs. Edward Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South End
City News Roundup From Bath Area and Vicinity
City schools close Friday afternoon for a February vacation of one week and reopen Monday, February 27. The center of Nequasset Lake remains open with ice at the edges and a notably open center, a potential record for resident observation. The Colonial club buys dishes and relocates a fine cabinet and gas range to its rooms for convenient lunches. Sagadahoc Pomona meets with Progressive Grange of Richmond Corner. Fred Young of Auburn discusses National Grange Mutual Liability. Thespians offer The Solid South at Columbia theatre with box office Thursday and Friday for reserved seats. Nathan A. Cushman of Portland, Sebasco Lodge and Shore Acres, returns from Virginia with progress on Sebasco Lodge addition and plans for April season. Woolwich selectmen close books for the year. Mrs. George Darrah wears a trouser suit in Bath, notable for style and comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan A. Cushman
Portland
Sebasco Lodge
Shore Acres
Virginia
Sebasco
Schools and finances topics in city budget discussions
City officials debate 1933 34 budget with a 27 000 dollar saving proposed from 78 000 and a 15 000 to 20 000 increase for the poor department amid unpaid 1932 state tax and rising mill rates. Assessors estimate valuation losses total 856 000, pushing potential rates to 49 53 or 54 mills depending on appropriations and state tax handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Povich
Pratt
Davenport
Bath Taxpayers Urge Frugal Bath City Governance
Bath official discusses school costs across Maine cities with figures for high and elementary grades. He argues the incoming government must cut corners to avoid overspending, urging cooperation across departments and praising Bath Taxpayers association for fiscal restraint.
Superintendent Wilson Addresses Bath Schools Budget
Mr. Fitzgerald introduced Clinton D. Wilson as the next speaker. Wilson argued schools must be kept out of politics and defended costs while noting the department's overdraft of 5000 was rarely used. He praised the board for honorably managing city money over nine years and described changes in enrollment, staffing, and the curriculum including cuts to manual training and music while aiming to focus on core subjects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Fitzgerald
Clinton D. Wilson
Wilson
Board of Education
Edward W. Bridgham
Cole
Morse
Winneganee
Mitchell School
John H. Grindell
Carrie E. Shaw
Grindell
Bath educators face school cost pressures and underpaid teachers
A Bath meeting heard remarks on yearlong teacher effort and subject exchanges, with notes on rising school costs since 1900, understaffed salaries, and state funding cuts. Speakers cited five percent textbook cuts planned for April, $1700 in emergency repairs last year, and Bath's comparatively low instructional costs. Errol L. Baker highlighted salary gaps between Bath and Maine and New England cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Ee Tee
Pratt
State Department of Education
Portland
Bar Harbor
Guilford
Waterville
Wilson
Judd
Fitzgerald
Morse High Falls to Hallowell in Bath, seventh loss
Hallowell defeated Morse 40 to 35 in the Granite City, handing Morse its seventh defeat of the season. Thomas scored 28 for Hallowell, bucking Bath’s defense as Morse failed to offset the onslaught. The loss ends Morse’s hopes for Bates Tournament selection. a postponed Cony game remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallowell High
Morse
Granite City
Bath
Bates
Lewiston
Hallowell
Morse High
Mr. Thomas
Gardiner
Cony High
High School
Kennebec Valley
John McInnes Jr Joins Fidelity Trust Sanford Branch
Personal notes report John McInnes Jr has accepted a position with Fidelity Trust Co of Portland assigned to the Sanford branch and will begin duties there March 6. He previously worked with Paine Webber Co in New York. Also noted are the Tripp family from Gorham Bath connections and Shirley Holt, Bath native and longtime Quincy teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McInnes, Jr
Fidelity ‘Trust.Co
Portland
McInnes
Trust Company
Sanford
Paine, Webber & Co
New York
Alton L. Tripp
Norman
Gorham
Bath
Tripp
Shirley Holt
Quincy
Mass
Herbert E. Worrey
Washington Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ruth Skillings
Connecticut
Orvis W. Bonney
Albion
Brunswick Hospital
Weston L. Bonney
East Brunswick
Ruth Whittuser
Orvis Bonney
Helena Mason
Brunswies
Jane Hyde
Elmhurs
Mason
Mus Hyde
Waynflete Latin School
Porthund
Mary F. Gibbons
Providence, R. I
J. Prescott Farnsworth
Lucy W. Cocsinbs
A. G. Page Co
Louis Petlock
Sylvia
Mr. Petlock
Nathan Petlock
Franklin Street
Leavitt S. Wyman
Ogunquit
Henry W. Butler
Henry G. Hodgden
Green Street
Mrs. Sewall Percy
Woodfords
Leroy F. Colby
Andrews Read
Maine Congress of Parents and Teachers
Haven Sawyer
Bangor
Maine Congress
North Windham
Monslay
L. C. Grove
Dorothy A. Welch
H. P. Small Co
Willard L. Harwood
Maynard Linscott, Jr
Topsham
R. L. Ross
Center Street
Sewall W. Percy
Anna
Miss Bartlett
Gladys M. Comeau
11 Springetree
Emily White
Harry F. Morin
Miriam W. Kimball
Arthur Sewall
Charlies J. Donnell
John H. Hyde
S. Sewall Webster
Augusta
Boothbay
Harber
City Hospital
J. Rescoe Chase
Rodney E. Ross
Alden G. Smith
George Hunter
Herman Tauchen
Arlington
Sarah Adams
South Street
Agnes Humphrey
Robert Toothaker
Taudhen
Anna Forbes
Arthur W. Forbes
Arthur P. Sampson
Columbia Toad
Richard
Alice
Frank W. Perkins
Sampson
Elmhurst
C. Lloyd Hooker
Colbge
Mrs. L. L. Hooker
Joseph McKown
Roosevelt
Maine
Robert Gifford
Com
Guysbert B. Vroom
Middle Street
Walter Shaughnessy
Northampton
Harry L. Day
Belgrade
Thomas Hunter
Cambridge, Mass
Lieut
Hunter
Summer Street
Evelyn Nickerson
Jane Feero
Melrose
Walter E. Rowe
Alice Hartnett
Katherine Hartnett
Costello P. Hall
Millicent Shirley Hecht
Millicent
Rachel J. Gilmore
Louise A. Sidelinger
Westwich
Jane Murphy
Edwin D. Hardin
Freeman I. Trott
Elizebeth
Cobb Road
Wiscasset
Walter Miller
Miller
Tufts College
Alliance Francise
Harold Pulsifer
Nantes
France
State College
Sumner Sewall
Dorothy Harriman
Belmont Street
Watertown
Charles C. Harriman
Mary Sewall
Stone House
Miss Sewall
Minnie A. White
Frederick H. Kimball
Eastland Hotel
Central Church League
Dora L. Howard
Leonard M. Lord
David L. Wilson
William H. Small
Belle W. Welch
Luther S. Thompson
George W. Dean
Agnes W. Humphreys
Robert W. Ferrell
Mary Josephine
Margaret
New Castle
N. H
Mary Perry
Wellesley
E. A. Perry
Herbert Caverly
Westfield
N. J
Shaw Block
Caverly
Rowe
John Black
Grovestreet
University of Maine
J. Maurice Haynes
Carl Pierce
Arthur Stilphen
Thomas Huston
Jennie P. Brown
John McInnes
Ernest A. Randall
Falmouth
Nequasset Lake
Colonial Club
Sagadahoc Pomona
Progressive Grange
Richmond Corner
Fred Young
National Grange Mutual Liability Insurance Co
Solid South
the Thespians
Columbia_ theatre
Woolwich
George Darrah
Leonard Court
City of
Mr. Pratt
F.G Thomas
Morgan
Rfster
Leclair
Eweoee Cottle
Wees Boothby
Eee
Eeees Cole
Set
Ee Morse
H. McElman
Rg Oliver
Seater
Sarkis
Lg Ae
Legard Buck
Parks
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