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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1931

Page

4

Wiscasset Fire Society Celebrates 130th Founding Night

The Wiscasset Fire Society marked its 130th anniversary at Webber's Tavern with members' families as guests. Guests were greeted by Mrs. Sewall and Mrs. Marston, then ushered to a second-floor room before a formal dinner featuring beef tenderloin and lobster salad. Toasts honored absent members, the society, and town, followed by remarks from William Patterson the longtime clerk. The event concluded with Auld Lang Syne amid social chatter and gratitude to the ladies who hosted.

Wiscasset Lawrence Haggett Ellsworth Holbrook Washington S. J. Sewall Ellsworth W. Holbrook William D. Patterson Patterson Wiscasse A. H. Dodge Charles S. Sewall Charles FE. Knight Carrick Knight A. H Charles E. Cowley A. M. Weatherbee P. B. Stinson E. W. Holbrook Mary Hobson Minnie Y. Bemis J. P. Tucker Josephine Tucker Emmelyn F. Weeks E. Fred Albee Alvin F. Sortwell Frances Sortwell Harvey R. Pease Crosby Methodist Church Damariscolla M. S. Gibson James McKellop Nelebore Rabbi Silver Onald Knight Bath J. E White

Unclear financial liability grant amid asset totals report

The fragment references total assets and liabilities, detailing net needs and reserves. It mentions unpaid losses and surplus, outlining a balance sheet style of financial standing with emphasis on liabilities and equity components.

Used Ford Cars and Trucks at Auction Prices

A 1929 Closed Cab Pickup is offered at 350 dollars, a 1929 Closed Cab 114 ton Truck at 375 dollars, and a 1928 Tudor Sedan at 250 dollars. UCC terms apply on these cars.

U.C.C

Senior class tea at Mrs Sewall residence in Wiscasset

On Monday afternoon March 5 Mrs Charles S Sewall will host a tea at her Hodge street home to benefit the Senior class of Wiscasset academy. Tea service is from 3 to 5 and a large attendance is expected.

Charles S. Sewall Hodge Street Wiscasset Academy

West Bath Daily Social Roundup Notes

West Bath residents host and visit in a busy pattern as families and friends travel between Bath Brunswick Portland and Lisbon Falls. Announcements include funeral attendance for Annie William Bryant and multiple weekend visits by Bates Larrabee and Rogers families along with local milk men meeting and Red Cross activities.

Farm Bureau Meets at West Bath Home

A combined West Bath Farm Bureau session was held at Miss Annie Trufant's home with morning vegetable garden talk by County Agent Charles L. Fostman and afternoon economics notes for men. Ladies focused on Vegetable Cookery led by Miss Hortense Welch. Next meeting set for March 19 at Miss Trufant's with Flower Garden topic led by Mrs. Ida Rose.

West Bath Farm Bureau Annie ‘Trufant Charles L. Fostman Mr. Atherton State Department of Economics Hortense Welch Hazel Wharff Ernest Rose Miss Trufant Ida Rose Irving Wright Annie Trufant

Woolwich notices cite vacations and meetings across towns

Woolwich locals report two week town vacation for all schools and a series of visits, gatherings, and church events. Perc y Marston shows a new tractor in Dresden and visits Wiscasset. families in Bath Winthrop and Richmond host guests. Eden Dana completes Spinney lot logging. Sunday school workers and Methodist officials announce fourth quarterly conferences, urging written reports from officials.

Carlton Reed Days Ferry Percy Marston Dresden Wiscasset Milton Hathorne Bath Fred Hathorne Vernon Ayer Vernon Winthrop Della Card Ernest Stilphen Nellie Soule William Seigars Duncan McIntosh Dana Rufus Savage Chester Dana Eden Dana William Wright Wallace Reed Marian Skinner Hollis Leeman Florence Carlton Miss Wells Methodist Conference Ralph Hatch Marylyn Boston Capt. Hatch Irish T. W. Blaisdell Richmond A. S. Oliver Nequasset Parsonage Myra Thwing Asa Hathorne Sara Bailey Farmingdale Frank Bailey Bath City Hospital A. I. Oliver Auburn Rockland North Woolwich Neanasset Parsonage Woolwich Union Nequasset Sagadahoc

Mothers and Daughters Rally at Damariscotta Baptist Church

A group of Mothers and Daughters will attend the missionary rally at Damariscotta Baptist church on Thursday. The Christian Endeavor society meets Friday evening with a stereopticon lecture by the pastor on Snow Flake Wonders. The lecture aims to engage those interested in nature art music and Bible study and is a Lenten feature with music, inviting the community.

Mothers and Daughters Damariscotta Baptist Church Christian Endeavor Society

Washington Program at West Bath Grange

Washington's birthday observed at West Bath grange Monday night. Joanna Hodgkins and Annie White led a colonial themed program for 111 attendees. Readings, songs, and tableau featured Lillian Rogers Bertha Dunbar and others with Washington and colonial period focus.

Washington West Bath Herbert Simpson David Henderson Betsy Lillian Rogers Bertha Dunbar Harold Freeman Ella Douglas Ethel MacDonald Mount Vernon Bells Joanna Hodgkins Marion Plummer David Henderson Cornet Lizzie Haggett William White Hope Ward Annie White Hannah Snow Jean Danforth Persis Miller Eva Lemont Tillie Wold Annie Teeling Carolyn Steeves Marjorie Cavanaugh Bertha Scott Dorothey Thompson Thelma Sylvester Emma Copeland Annie Peterson Mabel Brown The Grange Grange Hall

Obituary of Margaret Rose Heald in Manchester family note

Word has been received of the death Thursday of two year old Margaret Rose Heald of Manchester New Hampshire, daughter of Mr and Mrs Benjamin Heald. Mrs Heald will be remembered as Miss Edith Jeannette Courser of this city, daughter of Mr.

Margaret Rose Heald Manchester N. H Benjamin Heald

Little Margaret Rose Heald Dies After Flu Illness

Mrs. Heald of South Street family mourns as Margar et Rose Heald, two in October, dies after a week with influenza. She was named for Mrs. Healds sister, Margar et Rose, who passed years ago. Surviving siblings include two younger children in the family.

Fred A. Courser South Street New Hampshire

Origen M. Erskine Dies After Brief Illness at 70

Origen M. Erskine 70 lifelong resident died at Brunswick hospital Wednesday morning after a week's illness. Born to James and Mary Erskine, he lived on North street extension and worked 35 years for the cemetery board. He retired last fall due to ill health. Funeral Friday at two from Maple Grove cemetery office building.

Origen M. Erskine Brunswick Hospital Mr. Erskine James Mary Erskine North Street Extension Erskine Cemetery Board Maple Grove Cemetery

Nequasset Farm Bureau Meet On Veg Health Topic

Nequasset Farm Bureau will convene on Wednesday March 4 at ten oclock with Mrs J W Colby Woolwich presiding on Vegetables for Health Miss Hortense Welch will attend. Mrs John C Fitzgerald has returned home on Washington Street after visiting her mother in Fitchburg Massachusetts.

Nequasset Farm Bureau J. W. Colby Woolwich John C. Fitzgerald Washington Street Fitchburg Mass

Footer-M'Avoy Wedding at Church of the Good Shepherd

Stanley Paul Footer, formerly of Morse high school class ’28, wed Miss Betty McAvoy daughter of Dr and Mrs Howard McAvoy of New York City Tuesday morning January 20 at the Church of the Good Shepherd. The groom’s sister Mrs Stephen Nolan served as bridesmaid. best man was Stephen Nolan. The bride wore white satin with orchids. about 50 guests attended. The newlyweds planned a two week trip to Atlantic City before Footer's continued studies at New York University. Howard Bates son of Mr and Mrs Delmar E Bates returned from the University of Maine after holidays with his family.

Boston Mark Jackson Emma Stinson Jessie Jackson Josephine Plumstead Antoinette Plumstead Mildred Holbrook Winchester Mass Sol Holbrook Main Street Bradford C. Redennett, Jr James Knight Kent's Hill Lowertown Frances Plumstead Verna Stuart Bailey Stuart Montsweag Farm Bureau Grange Hall Helen Bean Warren Wiscasset Philadelphia Ida Hall Nellie Call Hall John Uppman American Opera Co Plinette Allen Montsweag South Windham George Sargent Brewer Stanley W. Dodse Water Street Lawrence Haggett Harvey R. Pease E. Fred Albee Dorothy Chase Hazel Mayo Carroll McFadden Auburn George Lincoln, Jr Effie Todhacher Bath City Hospital F. S. Fendieton Rockland F. L. Robertson Gardiner Road Birch Point Anna Soule White Cross Ethel Leavitt Mary Hunnewell Nellie Bailey Rose Baker Plinelle Allen Africa Priscilla Lewis Portland H. H. Hill Bridgton Central Maine Power Co Carlin Munster Ada Comstock Thomaston Harry Bailey Federal Street Ava Dodge A. H. Dodge The Legion Civic Club James L Bogie Waterville American Legion Uest of Honor Fed. Ways and Means Organ Society Viola Allen Sue Bailey Mabel Lewis Grace Albee Alice McIntyre Louise Adams Louise Blagdon Evelyn Hutchins Pauline Rimes Elmer Craig Hattieee Joseph Groves Brunswick Lily Pray Bath Belle Donnell North Jay Annie William Bryant West Bath Charles Bates Beachmont Loring Small William Drake Drake Cottage Ernest E Wilton Bates Brunswick Hospital Paul Bagdikian Campbell's Pond Percy Holbrook Ralph Dunton Brigham’s Cove George Jewett H D. Grant Miles Purington Harold Cutting Jennie Larrabee Elkanah Wyman Fairfield Arthur Brown Edna Jensen Ruth Pemberton Drechester Charles Lemont Anstress Larrabee Fred W. Larrabee Edward Spaulding Larrabee’s Grove Lewiston Farmington New Sharon Spaulding James Neil Ernest Rose Hazel Heath John Kenney Lisbon Falls James Harris Heath Stella King Richmond Chester King Foster’s Point Ida Colby Morse High School J. Everett Mayo Rufus Colby Cooper's Mills Florence Neily I. B. Neily Trufant’s Crossing Hayden Rogers University of Maine Orono Llewellyn Rogers Red Cross Annie Trufant Missionary Society of the Nazarene Church E. R. Brown Deering Street Helen Rogers Saco Liewellyn Reogers Stanley Paul Footer Betty McAvoy Howard McAvoy New York City Church of the Good Shepherd Stephen Nolan John Footer City Richard Angus John Leutritz Summit N. J James Madison Griggs California

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