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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1931

Page

6

PersonalBridge Party Celebrates St Patrick Day Motifs

Mr. and Mrs. James Clappison hosted a four table bridge party at Andrews road with green and white decorations and a birthday cake for Miss Hortense Ward of Brunswick. Prizes went to Mrs. Carl Swanton and Miss Lorraine Price, while men’s high score awarded to Mr. Swanton. Guests included the Reverts, Swantos, Walters, Gos, and others. Miss Ward’s birthday and luncheon followed the games.

James Clappison Andrews Rcad Hortense Ward Brunswick Carl Swanton Raymond Short Lorraine Price Chester Reverts Augustus Walters Almon Gos City Stevens

Morse teacher confined at home by illness

Miss Catherine Leonard, domestic science teacher at Morse, is confined to her Lincoln street home due to illness.

Catherine Leonard Morse Lincoln Street

Auction Night At Wishart Residence On Olver Street

Mr and Mrs Archie Wishart of Olver Street hosted a social auction evening with two tables. Mrs Wilbur Crocker won the ladies high chore and Howard Rice topped the men’s table. Refreshments were served with guests including the Crockers Blaisdells the Rices and Mrs Skillin the Morse domestic science teacher who left Saturday for a vacation in Portland and New York City.

Archie Wishart Olver Street Wilbur Crocker Howard Rice Carl Blaisdell Wishart Alfreda Skillin Morse Portland New York City Carrie C. Smith North Primary Leon Buck Morse High School New Brunswick N. J

Music supervisor Miss Shaw leaves for New York trip

Miss Carrie FE Shaw, supervisor of music in public schools, departed Friday afternoon for a week in New York with her brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Robert P Shaw of Pelham Manor. Miss Lucile Buckley accompanies her, planning a week in Baltimore. Miss Elizabeth H Ames, Latin instructor at Morse, left Friday for vacation at her home in Somersworth New Hampshire.

Carrie FE. Shaw New York Robert P. Shaw Pelham Manor Lucile Buckley Baltimore Elizabeth H. Ames Morse Somersworth N. H

Uphams and friends visit Weston and Quincy weekend

Maurice Upham and Rodney Upham motored to Weston Saturday morning. They were joined by Miss Edna Potter and Miss Rachel Upham who will visit friends in Waltham, and Miss Henrietta Potter visiting friends in Quincy. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Mildram of Borton spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Fred B. Reed at 969 High Street.

Maurice Upham Rodney Upham Weston Edna Potter Rachel Upham Waltham Mss Henrietta Potter Quincy Howard Mildram Borton Fred B. Reed High Street

Miss LeMont Hosts Feho Club at Valley Road Home

Miss Marie LeMont entertained the Feho club Wednesday of last week at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs L Earle LeMont on Valley road. Refreshments were served. Those present were Helen Clough Evelyn Clough Mary Grainger Catherine Grainger Evelyn and Doris Perry.

Annie ‘Rrufant West Bath Red Cross Fiizabeth Chesley Ada Larrabee Annie Peterson Florence Laura Lemont Rove Daker Worlwich Corliss Street Mildred Walker Highland Street Vivian Plant Fred Gray Eula Morang Eula Fielding Alice Chessey Lucy Coombs Marie LeMont Feho Club L. Earle LeMont Valley Road Helen Clough Evelyn Clough Mary Grainger Catherine Grainger Evelyn Doris Perry

Morse High submaster Joan Pomeroy confined at home

Joan E. Pomeroy, submaster at Morse High School, is confined to his home at 7 12 Court Street with a severe cold.

Joan E. Pomeroy Morse High School Court Street

Brother of High Street resident dies suddenly in Lowell

Herman Crocker of High street returned Thursday from Lowell Massachusetts after being called there by the sudden death of his only brother. Mrs Crocker remained in Boston to spend a few days with her daughter Miss Dorothy Crocker who is employed there and will return home Monday.

Herman Crocker High Street Lowell Mass Mrs. Crocker

Mrs Denis Bennett Visints With Gilmore Family On Weekend

Mrs Denis Bennett assistant principal of Solon high school is spending the weekend at the home of Mr and Mrs Arthur Gilmore on Dummer Street.

Denis Bennett Solon Hich School Arthur Gilmore Dummer Street

Mrs Farnham Hosts Contract Club Supper Night Games

Mrs. Charles R. Farnham entertained her contract club with a supper party Saturday evening. Three tables were in play. First prize went to Mrs. Daniel T. Dougherty, second to Mrs. R. Clinton McFadden, and third to Mrs. Ada Deering.

Charles R. Farnham Daniel T. Dougherty R. Clinton McFadden Ada Deering

Bath Social Roundup Reflects Navy Arrival and Local Events

Commander and Mrs Eaton arrived from Boston to settle in Bath during Coast Guard boat building at Bath Iron Works. They stay in Mrs Morse’s Summer street residence. Eaton, based at Boston Navy Yard, has lived in Winchester. Several locals travel to or from Boston and Rockport for visits. The Sterling class at Corliss Street church held a $15 food sale at McFadden's drug store. A social calendar includes bridge prizes for Miss Lillian Lewin and Miss Isabelle Wishart, and Bowdoin glee club preparation for Hartford contest and Boston appearance. William E Palmer returns to work with A G Page Co after a week’s illness.

Philip G. Eaton Boston Bath United States Coast Guard Service Bath Iron Works Corp John A. Morse Commander Eaton Boston Navy Yard Winchester Mass Sterling Corliss Street McFadden Fthel Hatch Annie Deering Vivian Plant Ida Purington Nellie Hunt

Esmonds Welcome Daughter At Lynn Hospital

A telegram announced the birth of a daughter on Friday night at Lynn hospital to Mr and Mrs William Esmond of 500 Chatham Street. Mrs Esmond is formerly Miss Ethel Lundrigan daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Lundrigan of Willow Street.

Lynn Hospital William Esmond Chatham Street Esmond Ethel Lundrigan Thomas Lundrigan Willow Street

Freshman Hazel Feere Visits Family Over Holiday

Miss Hazel Feere, a college freshman, spends holiday time with her parents. Mrs. J W Graham and two children from Annapolis, Maryland, arrive to visit Mrs. Graham's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Haggett of Bath Street. Mrs. Graham is formerly Miss Louise Haggett.

Miss Hazel Feere J. W. Graham Annapolis, Md Graham Melvin Haggett Bath ‘Street Louise Haggett

Roy D MacAloney Hospitalized After 45 Foot Fall

Friends of Roy D MacAloney formerly with MacClintick Mershall Co. report he is confined to a Barton Florida hospital with a broken hip from a 45 foot fall while foreman on a bridge project for W H White Co. Among attendees at Morse high school game in Brunswick Friday night were Worrall LeMont Marie Le Mont Evelyn Perry Helen Clough Evelyn Clough.

Roy D. MacAloney MacClintick- Mershall Co Barton Fla W. H. White Co Morse Brunswick Worrall LeMont Marie LeMont Evelyn Perry Helen Evelyn Clough

Ladies Aid Meeting At Central Church Parish House

The Ladies aid of Central church met in the parish house Friday with Mrs True hosting. Illness kept several members away yet a busy session occurred. Tea crackers Washington pie and candy were served. Mr and Mrs J T MacMahan of Five Islands returned from Bath after visiting daughter Mrs William Belanger. Lieut John A Lord USN visited from Charlestown MA to spend the weekend with the Lords on Pearl Street where illness affected the family including Miss Arabel Lord. Frances Lord daughter teaches in Providence RI accompanied him. Miss Helen Hartwell of the telephone office leaves for Boston to visit sister Mrs Galen Low. Mrs Joseph I Smith of 24 Park Street hosted neighborhood children for Bobby Smiths third birthday with Betty Alma Joseph Bartlett Swanton Melvin Ferris Charles MacVane Junior Clough and Rowena London in attendance. Mrs Smith was assisted by Mrs A W MacVane Miss Doris London and Miss Ida Katherine Smith of Brunswick. Carolyn Turner and Marjorie Troop return home for a few days from Leslie School in Cambridge.

Isabelle Wishart North Street Maynard Brown Boston Helen Harvie Eleanor Green Mary O'Donnell Leslie J. Wold Archie Wishart Hazel Lowell Brunswick Homer Potter Robert Linekin George Nugent Ted Snowdon Ladies’ Aid of Central Church Mrs. True John A. Lord U.S.N Charlestown Mass Lord Pearl Street Arabel Lord Saco Frances Lord Providence R. I Joseph I. Smith Park Street Bobby Betty Alma Joseph Bartlett Swanton Melvin Ferris Charles MacVane Junior Clough Rowena London Ernest Savage Keith Portland Bath Charles Miller, Jr Dorchester Edwin R. Andrews High Street Esta Gediman Fall River Mark Gediman Herbert Weinstein Sam Powsh Gwendolyn Vaughan Braintree Edward W. Vaughan Edward W. Bridgham, Jr Hebron Academy Edward W. Bridgham Washington Street James Jackson N. Gratz Jackson University of Maine Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity H. Benjamin Duce Washington, D. C Hiram Tobey Malden Arthur S. Pepper George Tobey John Place S. O. Harrington School Street Newton Highlands Gould Manter John Footer South Street Stephen Nolan New York Jack Leutritz Summit N. J Richard Angus Philadelphia Baltimore Virginia Elisha Bridges Popham Beach Bridge Club Page Wyman Mechanic Street Daisy Murphy Burgess Waldo Weston Carl C. Anderson Andrews Road Russell Park Robert Brownell Brownell Harry L. Day Eugene M. Desmond William Percy Pres. Maurice Haynes Stanley Hunter Jennie Harvey Percival American Legion Hall Myrna Avery Cecil Land Alvin Leeman Jeanette Shackford Carol Stevens Lois Swett Percival

Miss Mary Sewall Visits Home From Waynflete School

Miss Mary Sewall returns Friday from Waynflete Latin School in Portland to spend a week with her parents Mr and Mrs Arthur Sewall at the Stone house. She is joined by Miss Maud Crum of Cleveland for a few days while Mrs Rupert H Baxter plans a Boston visit. Mrs Edwin D Hardin has come back to the Winter street manse after a fortnight with friends in New York. Mr Hardin, summoned to Princeton by the death of Rev O J Hardin, accompanies her home. Miss Elizabeth McGrath goes back to Bates College after a weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Eugene McGrath.

Amy Irish Fred E. Irish Chestnut Street Bates College Tewtster Walter Austin Portland Lucius M. LeMont Middle Street Florence M. Watson Mitchell School Rockport Seth Watson Mary Sewall Waynflete Latin School Arthur Sewall Stone House Miss Sewall Maud “M. Crum Cleveland, O Edwin D. Hardin Winter Street New York Hardin Princeton N. J Rev O. J. Hardin Elizabeth McGrath Mrs Eugene McGrath Bernice Hosmer Attleboro, Mass W. W. Hosmer

Leeman Returns to Kent's Hill After Weekend Visit

Arthur Leeman comes back Sunday to Kent's Hill from a weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs Henry T B Leeman of Somerset place. Host Leman welcomed guests Bradford Redennett and James Knight of Wiscasset, both Kent's Hill students.

Arthur Leeman Kent's Hill Henry T. B. Leeman Somerset Place Mr. Leman Bradford Redennett James Knight Wiscaset

Portland Visitor Miss Evelyn Petlock Stirs Local Attention

Miss Evelyn Petlock, a Portland visitor, drew attention during her stay Saturday as Mrs Helen V. Downing, superintendent of the City hospital, departed Friday morning for Boston to spend a few days.

Evelyn Petlock Portland Helen V. Downing City Hospital Boston

Boston instructor leads six lesson stage art course at Wellesley

George A. McFadden of Boston, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe P. McFadden of this city, who instructs classes in stage art, is directing a six lesson course at Wellesley college covering stage work properties costume and make up. Edward Gaudreau Jr. of Portland is visiting his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. John T. Parris on upper Washington street.

George A. McFadden Boston Roscoe P. McFadden Wellesley College Edward Gaudreau, Jr Portland John T. Parris Upper Washington Street Norman Watson New York City Mr. Watson Carroll Watson

Mrs Whitehouse Passes Saturday in Portland. Miss Moses Weekend Guest

Mrs Ralph Whitehouse of High street died Saturday in Portland. Miss Gertrude M Moses of 20 Corliss Street left Saturday afternoon for Medford Massachusetts to spend the weekend as guest of her brother George Moses.

Gladys Comeau Auburn Emily White Ralph Whitehouse High Street Portland Gertrude M. Moses Corliss Street Medford Mass George Moses

Noted Brunswick man takes Chicago post in dental firm

Donald Beals of Brunswick, a former Bath boy and Morse High attendee, left Boston Monday for Chicago to become assistant manager at a mechanical dentistry firm. At 26, he served Coast Guard enlistment and spent two years in Hawaii aiding the governor, later attending West Point with the governor's son. A past hospital setback limited football and a horse accident delayed studies. he stayed in school and earned graduation. He dined with cousin Mrs. Nathan E. Coffin in Bath Friday.

Donald Beals Brunswick Bath Morse High Boston Chicago Farmington Normal Coast Guard Hawaiian Islands Islands U. S. Military Academy West Point Beals Nathan E. Coffin Park Street

Social Notes From Bedford Street Bridge Club Meeting

Mrs. William Hoyle hosted her bridge club at home on Bedford street marking her first gathering after a Bath hospital operation. Prizes went to Mrs. Charles Blaisdell and consolation to Mrs. Stanley Hunter as refreshments were served. Various local residents were noted traveling, visiting relatives, or hosting guests in Portland and nearby towns.

George Oliver Stearns Scott Elizabeth Haley William Hoyle Bridge Club Bedford Street Bath Hospital Charles Blaisdell Stanley Hunter

Spring Signs and Local Community Notes in Bath

Recent sightings include George Rooks reporting four large geese near Merrymeeting Bay marking spring. Gracechurch Men’s Club heard Chester Marr discuss life in the Far East after years in China. Bath groups shared talks, elections, band plans, and parade preparations for April 20. Community events covered include hospitalities, church notices, skating, fire alarm, and social gatherings with details on plans for Morse high school band growth and Knights of Pythias Jubilee preparations.

George Rooks North Bath Merrymeeting Bay Gracechurch Chester Marr United States Navy Mr. Marr Far East China Marr John H. Grindell Morse High School Morse Grindell Bath Maine Knights of Pythias

Bath Notes Highlight Local Social and School Movements

A roundup of Bath residents with travels, visits, and local club activities. Mrs. Ernest Savage and son Keith visited from Portland. Charles Miller Jr. died in Dorchester. Bath contract clubs hosted at Mrs. Edwin R. Andrews home. Many neighbors traveled to Fall River, Boston, New York, and Philadelphia for visits and family events. Teachers, students, and civic group activities fill the week with parties, club meetings, and a health conference report.

Bath Week Guests and College Students Visit Family

Mr and Mrs John Given and two children of Westbrook spend the week in Bath. Miss Winifred Aderton returns to Boston University after holiday in Bath. John McCole returns to Medford Mass to study at Tufts University. Charles Cahill son of Hon and Mrs Cahill visits with parents. he attends Hebron academy. John E Pomeroy submaster at Morse high resumes activity after illness. Cecil E Paine of Hyde Windlass Co will be in Newport News Va for several days on business. Mr and Mrs Thomas Murphy and Ruth of North street return from Richmond where they visited Mrs Murphy's aunt Mrs Sarah Beals.

John Given Westbrook Bath Winifred Aderton Boston University John McCole Medford Mass Tufts University Charles Cahill Charles H. Cahill Hebron Academy John E. Pomeroy Morse High Cecil E. Paine The Hyde Windlass Co Newport News Thomas Murphy Ruth North Street Richmond

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Trene A. Jenking Poolland Margaret Edith Isabel Mackinnon Norman Mackitchen Castine Isabel Charles A. Warren Maine Teachers’ Association Sponseers Edith Lemont Waterbury, Conn Pearl Barter Annie__Chase Howard Blake Thomas W. Haley Cora Freeman Annie Chase Laura Mitchell Lower Washington Street Lis Lon Falls Crystal Club T. W. Haley Cobb Road Winfred Hagan Waldo F. Marshall Thatcher Pinkham Pinkham E. B. Bmlings Georgetown Belle Heald Helen Shaughnessy Oliver Moses Lucy Green Bruce H. M. White Rupert H. Baxter Eleanor Grinnell Kappa Psi Sorority Mary Lord Margaret Huse Bowdoin College Sargent Gymnasium Casa Loma Donald B. Henderson Courtney E. Stover College of Technology Marion L. Jaques School of Education Hazel Feero Miss Feero Fleanor Grinnell Hayden S. Rogers Helen Rogers Llewellyn D. Rogers West Bath Edwin Powers Carmen Atkinson Alice Hartnett Lynn, Mass Katherine Hartnett Alden G. Smith Flora Main Mary Newell Stanley Hatch Sarrent Gymnasium Casa Loma Orchestra of Horace L. Norton Ora Hewes J. Haviland Torrey A. J. Otis Madison Ellen Moore Skowhegan Charles T. Henderson Clinton D. Wilson St. Mary's Guild of Grace Church Oak Street Carrie Dearing Gerald Atkinson Clayton Rowe William M. Adams Fred D. Hill Guild W. S. Voorhees Voorhees Anna Trott Walter Hill Herbert Calderwood Augustus Peron Walter Ey Andrews Read Lewiston Errol Baker Charles F. ‘Cummings Mary H. Conley J Bakers Miami Florida Cummings Wenonah Messieurs Baker Miss Conley Lillian Frost Marguerite Hennessy Pine Tree Limited Bert Johnson Charles A. Harriman Fred P. Shaw Thomas F. Coffill Mr. Coffill Elwood Toothaker Harold P. Small Edward Rowe John Hart Small Frigidaire Dealers of the East Copley Plaza Hotel Edith Myers Benjamin Gediman H. Stanley Peterson Portsmouth Harry E. Peterson East Brunswick Carl T. Meister Reginald Stacy Isabel Paisley Julia Paisley George Paisley Weeks Street George Robert Paisley Margaret Miller Melrose, Mass Archie Miller Mrs. Woodbury Potter Lawrence Lowell B.B.B Lillian Lewin Boody Street John Grindell Bowdoin Glee Club New England Intercollegiate Glee Club Association Hartford Conn University Club Boston Bowdoin Club A. G. Page Co High and Court Streets J. T. MacMahan Five Islands William Belanger Helen Hartwell Galen Low Carolyn Turner Marjorie Troop Leslie School Cambridge Eugene Desmond Louise Bucknam Upper Washington Street Scarsdale N. Y Lida Orvis Brooklyn Weston L. Benney Brunswick Road Orvis Ralph Boardman Tarbox Street W. S. Newell Ellen Newell Hotel Lafayette Charles Bierce Thomas P. Shaw Shaw John O. Shaw William Shaw Maine Central Railroad Martha Washington Alden Vose Westport Alden Vose, Jr Baldwin Vose Rosalind Griffins Elin Pykle Newell Miss Newell Beatrice M. Jenkins Bath Laundry Georgianna Jennery Pine Street Emma Hodgkins Lester M. Brackley North Cohasset Carl Pierce Center Street Brackley Clara Brackley Ernest F. Kelley Frank B. Kelley Blanche Legendre Richard Mrs. Legendre Harry Chase Bowdoinham Silas M. Oliver Stanley Fisher Harold E. Brown U. of M Mr. Fisher William Daley Mr. Duley George Willson Whitman Mitchell Milan Street Charles E. Doten Elizabeth Moses Katherine Larrabee Winter Street Ladies Aid Walter Bowker Elmer D. Hodgkins Clarence W. Morse Samuel R. Percy Warren E. Kershner Clifford Wilb Alice N. Magoun George Washington Samoset Steamboat Co Offhce Company Boothbay Harbor George Wilson Augusta Ira Smith Smith Superior Court WCSH Caravan Colonial Club Orchestra Goddard Edwin L. Emmons Eddie Washington Bath Iron Works Torrey Roller Bushing Works Walter L. Whitney Sagadahoc Pomona Enterprise Grange Paul Slocum Belle W. Welch J. Edward Drake Winter Street Church Men’s Club Cosmopolitan Club West Bath Grange Hall Charles Chesley James Lemont Grange Mary Cunningham Grace Cunningham Florence Oliver Pearl Fields Katherine McGuiggan Caroline Footer Marion O Arthur Allen Optometrist Bath Trust
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