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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1930

Page

3

Personal Celebrations Highlight Bath Community Socials

Mrs. Burden and Mrs. Elizabeth French presented books and carnations to Mrs. Pettle and Mrs. Chesley, with W C T U guests receiving gifts as they hosted a birthday cake and tea. Included are notes on local visits, bridge parties, engagements, and church activities across Bath and neighboring towns.

Les Se Burden Elizabeth French W.C.T.U Pettle Chesley Panny Burden Jennie Curtis Effie Parrish Emma Daley Thornton Bonney George Worrey John Nocton Minnie McPherson Nettie Plant Berry

Birthday Party Honors Miss Mary Anderson at Home

Miss Mary Anderson celebrated her sixth birthday with a party at her parents home, Mr. and Mrs. Carl C. Anderson. Guests included Betty Therese Fitzgerald and Nancy Fitzgerald, Betty Anderson, Marjorie Nichols who won the Teddy Bear game, Phyllis and Betty Powell, Virginia Trott, Madelyn Thibideau, Frederick Andrews and Daniel Hatch.

Mary Anderson Carl C. Anderson Marjorie Nichols Betty Therese Nancy Fitzgerald Betty Anderson Phyllis Betty Powell Virginia Trott Madelyn Thibideau Frederick Andrews Daniel Hatch

Boston Holiday Visits Noted by Local Families

Mrs. Annie Peters and Mrs. Mason Wright with daughter Virginia spend several days in Boston visiting relatives. Peters guests at sister Mrs. Oscar Greenoughs Hyde Park home. Wright family stays with Mrs. William Smith of Quincy. Miss Elizabeth McGrath returns from Bates to spend holidays with her parents, Mr and Mrs Eugene McGrath on Washington street.

Annie Peters Mason Wright Virginia Boston Peters Oscar Greenough Hyde Park Mrs. Wright William Smith Quincy Elizabeth McGrath Bates Mrs Eugene McGrath Washington Street

Portland social scene includes visits and bridge party

Mrs. Gertrude Meserve of Portland visited the Garcelon home on Middle Street after an official Ramona Council visit. Miss Annie Torrey of Portland High School will spend part of her vacation with Miss Elizabeth Moses on Middle Street. Mrs. Garcelon hosted a card club supper bridge on Middle Street with two auction tables. First prize went to Mrs. Winfred Hagan, second to Mrs. Haley, and consolation to Miss Mabel Fullerton. Attendees included Mrs. Hagan, Mrs. Haley, Miss Fullerton, Miss Johnson, Mrs. Blake, Mrs. Potter, Mrs. Fulton, and Mrs. Pratt.

Arthur Pratt North Street Dwight Pierce Charles Blaisdell Otis Horace Ward Stanley Hunter Otis Card Lena Shepard George Larrabee, Jr High Street Gertrude Meserve Portland Annie Torrey Portland High School Elizabeth Moses Middle Street Edward Garcelon Winfred Hagan Thomas K. Haley Mabel Fullerton

Cox and Pendleton Visit African Villages and Kimberley Mines

Fred C. Cox of Bath and his traveler Walter Pendleton of Boston toured Africa this Winter visiting native villages ruled by chiefs and diamond fields in Kimberly. They praised Pullman service and noted Kuisua for its large trees. They plan to reach Genoa March 1 and sail home March 17. Annie Cox of Somerset Place, sister to Fred, received a letter mailed from Durban January 16.

Fred C. Cox Bath Walter Pendleton Boston Africa Diamond Fields Kimberly Kuisua Cox Mr. Pendleton Genoa America Annie Cox Somerset Place

Anita Bagdikian Improves After Illness

Anita Bagdikian daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Paul Bagdikian shows marked improvement after a recent illness.

Anita Bagdikian Paul Bagdikian

Surgeon Dr Harry Parker Dies Visiting Bath

Dr Harry Parker of the American College of Surgeons died Friday night in Bath while visiting Hon Henry C Wright of Washington Street. He had come to Bath to inspect the City hospital and on Saturday with Mr Wright traveled to Boothbay Harbor to inspect Boothbay hospital. Miss Hester Rose of Morse High School faculty will spend her vacation at her Brock home.

J. Leslie Coombs Southstreet Elizabeth Fulton Coombs Samuel Hemenway Williams Frank M. Williams Winchester Mass Miss Coombs Morse High School Howard Seminary Miss Agnes M. Fahey Portland Harry Parker American College of Surgeons Bath Henry C. Wright Washington Street Parker City Hospital Wright Boothbay Harbor Boothbay Hospital Hester Rose Brocks Errol Bahr Bowdoin Baker Barre Albert Noyes Patricia Smith Winter Street John A. Morse Daughters of the American Revolution E. D. Hardin George Washington America T. W Pease Fred Smith Evangeline M. Haynes Girls’ Friendly Society of Grace Church Doris McKay

Portland Residents Plan Six Week Pacific Coast Trip

M Langdon Hill of Portland formerly of Bath and Phillip J Deering leave Portland Monday for Spokane Washington then to Portland San Francisco and Los Angeles. They expect to be away about six weeks. Seth Doughty Jr of Court Street is spending a week vacation with his grandparents in West Bath. Adelaide Campbell spends a school vacation week in Augusta and Waterville as guest of her uncle Bertram Packard state education commissioner. Carolyn Plant left for Rockland to visit Miss Mary Lawrence.

M. Langdon Hill Portland Bath Phillip J. Deering Pacific Coast Spokane Washington San Francisco Los Angeles Seth Doughty Jr Court Street Mrs. C. P. Higgins West Bath Adelaide Campbell Augusta Waterville Bertram Packard Doris Campbell Colby College Carolyn Plant Rockland Mary Lawrence

Miss Stackpole Takes Week-Long Vacation Visit

Miss Carolyn Stackpole, a teacher at the opportunity school in the South end, left Saturday to spend a week off from teaching with her parents Mr and Mrs B H Stackpole at Campbell's pond.

Carolyn Stackpole Opportunity School South End B. H. Stackpole Campbell's Pond

Local Residents Return Visits and Travel Notes

Mrs. W. L. Mathews of Old Town returns home after visiting Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Mayo on Court Street. Capt. Charles Foose of the steamship Oakpark, arriving from Australia, visits his daughter Mrs. George W. Larra bee in Bath. Miss Elizabeth Randall of Washington Street leaves for Andover Mass to stay with friends. Donald Beals of Brunswick, recent Farmington Normal School mathematics course, completes studies and visits Bath relatives Thursday.

Charles Foose Oakpark New York Australia Bath George W. Larrabee Brunswick Road Donald Beals Brunswick Farmington Normal School

Music Supervisor Shaw Takes Week in New York

Miss Carrie E. Shaw supervisor of music in the public schools has gone to New York to pass a week with her brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Robert P Shaw Pelham Manor Mr and Mrs Edward W Bridgham daughter Janet and son Edward Jr have gone to Jamaica Plain Mass where they will pass a week with Mrs Cook

Carrie E. Shaw New York Robert P. Shaw Pelham Manor Edward W. Bridgham Janet Edward Jr Jamaica Plain, Mass Cook James E. Lockery Revere Mass Ida Cotton Grace Cotton

Mrs Burt Snowdon and son visit Massachusetts relative

Mrs Burt Snowdon and her son Le mont left Saturday morning for Sau gus Massachusetts to visit Mrs Snowdon's mother Mrs L P Colla more.

Burt Snowdon Lemont Saugus, Mass

Woman Hosts Luncheon With Auction Prizes Won

Mrs Clarence E Johnson held a Tuesday luncheon at her home with afternoon auction games. Mrs Robert B Hatch won first prize and Mrs Ernest White of Portland won second. Out of town guests included Mrs Herbert Mallard and other ladies from nearby towns.

Clarence E. Johnson Robert B. Hatch Ernest White Portland Herbert Mallard William Moses Charles Hinds Helen Corey Harry Weeks

Mrs Gardiner Roberts Leaves for Boston

Mrs Gardiner Roberts of Oak Street departed Friday for Boston and plans to stay for a fortnight.

Bath visitors bring news from Adriatic cruise

Harold O Page Otis F Page of Damariscotta visited Bath on Friday with their uncle O E Page and carried news from their mother Mrs Arthur A Page who is aboard the Adriatic on a Mediterranean cruise. Mrs E Molloy Fuller and daughter Betty left Friday to spend the weekend in Boston.

Harold O. Page Otis F. Page Damariscotta Bath O. E. Page Arthur A. Page White Star Line E. Molloy Fuller Betty High Street Boston

Notable figures dine with Bruns wick bankers at supper

Hon. Rupert H. Baxter president of the Bath Trust Co. Mayor Charles H. Cahill and former Alderman Danis J. Dougherty were guests of the directors of the First National bank of Brunswick at a supper party Wednesday night of last week at Brown's East Brunswick. Miss Phyllis Spencer a Morseigh school senior is visiting relatives in Rockland during the spring vacation.

Rupert H. Baxter The Bath Trust Co Charles H. Cahill Danis J. Dougherty First National Bank of Brunswick Brown's East Brunswick Phyllis Spencer Morseigh School Rockland

Local social notes from Harrington and nearby towns

Mrs. Cecil J. Cutts and daughter Ann visit Harrington with Miss Rose Drisko as they spend the week with the Driskos. Guests include Mr and Mrs Barrett C Nichols of Cambridge and Frank Bowker of Phippsburg visiting Bath. Mrs Sherman B LeClair returns to Dover after caring for her mother.

Cecil J. Cutts Ann Cutts Rose Drisko Morse High Harrington Melvin Drisko

Marston Fund to Repair Lahock 6 Ferry Schoolhouse

Funds from Marston and proceeds will repair and equip the Lahock 6 Ferry schoolhouse with electric lights. A successful first sale under similar supervision was reported, with plans for a second event soon. Mrs. Bertram Crocker won the first ladies prize, consolation went to Mrs. Howard Rice, Maurice Shea won the first gentleman's prize, and Elwin Skillings received the consolation. Lewis Cleveland is listed as a newborn born February 21 to Harry W. and Alma FP. Donnell.

Lewis Cleveland Gon Harry W. and Alma FP. Donnell

Alfred F Jewett Undergoes Operation After Pneumonia

Alfred F Jewett of 67 Pearl Street was moved to City Hospital on Monday after two weeks at home with bronchial pneumonia. An operation Tuesday morning was needed due to a pus formation, and his condition is reported satisfactory with danger from pneumonia past. Mrs Grace Cunningham and daughter Mary visited in Portland on Monday.

Alfred F. Jewett Pearl Street City Hospital Grace Cunningham Mary Portland Edmund Rothwell Dike Road Georgia Florida Mrs. Rothwell Daytona Beach Jacksonville Miami

Knick Knack Klub Holds Washington Birthday Party

The Knick Knack Klub met at 17 Highland Street for a Washington's birthday surprise party with American flags, portraits, and a Washington pie as the centerpiece. Attendees included Mrs. Walter Mosher, Miss Evelyn Burgess, Miss Mary Sylvester, and others.

Knick-Knack Klub John Sylvester Highland Street Washington Iing Walter Mosher Percy Miller Evelyn Burgess Mary Sylvester Doris Fuller Elizabeth McDougal Court Street

Florida Winter Snowbound Maine Residents Report

Nelson L. Jackson writes from St. Petersburg about Maine people in Florida for the winter noting less sun than usual but strong tourist trade. The column covers local incidents from an enormous 160-year-old pine tree to community events, education plans, church activities, a car accident in fog, and railroad service during the holiday period.

Nelson L. Jackson King Tavern Low Maine Florida St. Petersburg Mr. Jackson James D. Clark Rumford

Thompson City Theatre Returns on Bath Sunday Program

William T. Powell once Bath Opera House manager speaks on State theatre radio hour. The broadcast airs Sundays on WCSH Portland with Bath listeners tuning in for the local entertainment update.

Bath William T. Powell Bath Opera House State Theatre WCSH Portland

Personal notes record local residents traveling or visiting

Mrs W 8 Newell of Washington street died Wednesday in Portland. Mr and Mrs Arthur Sewall left New York for a West Indies trip. Mrs Edwin R Andrews hosted her contract club on High street Tuesday night. Richard Staples 28 North street visits Belfast during school vacation as Orrin Dickey guest. Nathan Eaton Sebasco visits son Leon Eaton. Preble Lane. William D Sewall Washington street on a few days business trip to Boston and New York. Mrs Donald B Sewall hosted Boothbay Harbor Wednesday with Corliss street relatives in Brunswick.

W. 8 Newell Washington Street Portland Arthur Sewalld New York West Indies Edwin R. Andrews High Street Richard Staples North Street Belfast Orrin Dickey Nathan Eaton Sebasco Leon Eaton Preble Lane William D. Sewall

Also Mentioned on This Page

Melvin Percival Gar William McAuliffe York Street Neponset McAuliffe Leslie Wold Lawrence Lowell Lewiston Ada Deering Miss Hooper Herbert Harris Carroll Deering C. Woodbury Merrill Daniel Williams First National Bank Es Club Mae Bickle Fraser Wilon Sew Pristile Footer Margaret Fraser Louise Johnson Julia Murray John J Edna Wright Winifred Aderton Boston University Florence Neal Fitchburg Alma Killem Pawtucket R. I Lois Johnson Nantucket Aderton Frances Aderton Beacon Street Philip Paine Cecil E. Paine Harry E. Peterson Everettt Quinlan Anne Elizabeth Quinlan Mary Ellen T. E. Quinlan Cumberland Avenue Charles P. Wetherbee Washington, D. C Julia Main Harry W. Halterman Miss Main Archibald M. Main Bath Tron Works Corp Main Miss Gibbs Lieut Halterman Manila David Y. Alkazin Blanche Freeman Ladies Aid of Central Church Rowe Pennell Samuel Levin Antoinette Teeling Dummer ‘Street Helen Hall James McKay Adelbert Hall William Tibbetts Louise Daley Kennebunkport Arland Walker Fred W. Danforth Gardiner Miriam W. Kimball Frank B. Nichols Mary F. Gibbons Bruce H. M. White Topsham David W. White Auburn Roy Hebnett David L. Wilson Camden Camden Commandery Knights Templar Dunnlap Commandery Arthur Stilphen Eben J. Marston Donald Young Dunlap Commandery Thomas R. Huston Justus H. and Carolyn Miller Majella Jacquiline Miller Nina McRae Vinalhaven Edgar Murphy First Baptist Church Herbert E. Worrey Fred W. Larrabee Edward Cook Everett Wright Vernon Miller Helen McIntosh George Wallace Ernest Allen Mrs. Allen Helen Hartwell Galen Low Brookline Samuel Povich William Mann Orange N. J Percival Reuben Julia Hilton Christine Freeport Yarmouth Miriam Adams Woonsocket R. L Margaret Adams Wellington A. Moore Laura Harrington Lucius Barrows Elizabeth Randall Andover Alonzo G. Fisher Park Street Rachel Upham Boston Hospital Fisher Woods Hole Walter Ey Markson Bros Joan Grindell Grindell Brunswick Dramatic Club Cumberland Theatre Eugene M. Armfield English Department Bowdoin College Fred C. Potter Mrs. Potter Rachel L. N. Club Corliss Street Marjorie Lemont Lower Edwina Thornton Charlena Cornish Lillian Clark Harriet Small Marion Palmer Julia Paisley Edith Wallace Alston Oliver Watertown John E. Hayes John P Hayes Washburn Street Hayes Reading Kennebec Bridge Earl Lemont the Eastland Harry E. Stetson Boston Garden New England Merton Dearing Elsinoreanstreet Congress Square John H. Hyde Jane Nancy Sallie Mr. Hyde Elmhurst Barrett C. Nichols Cambridge F. B. Nichols Frank Bowker Phippsburg Sherman B. LeClair Frances Dover N. H Harry Hall Newburyport Fred F. Ingraham Wollaston Charles C. Low Frederic W. A. Choate Everett Magss Edward McCabe Marshall Avenue Elsie Crocker Parlente William V. Percy the First Baptist Church Bernice Oliver Lloyd L. Hooker Edward Burnham Stearns Scott Thomas Haley Cedric Martin Clifford H. Stetson Simon Moore William Wakefield Oak Street Donald Sewall Mark Blast Fall Minnie Thompson Ellsworth Frederick E. Drake Cosmopolitan Club Marjorie Smiley Luther Thompson Rath Field H. B. Duce North Andover Benjamin Duce Rath Thomas E. Tetreau Board of Health City of Perley Pert G. Clifford Madden Narice Wilbra E. Billings Robert Brownell Cobb Road Mis Ricker Dorchester Selwyn W. Towne Bath Iron Works Corp Joseph Groves East Red Lantern Inn North Center P. T. A St. Mary's Church Columbia Theatre Alexander Doucet Department of Education Warren E. Kershner New Bern N. C Pamlico River Bern Switzerland James Cressey Fred Cressey Water Street J. E. Drake Jr Center Street Samoset Steamboat Co H. M. Robinson Melrose Mags Songo River Line Inc Arcadians of New Arcade Ballroom Shipping City Sterling Bible Annie Deering Ruby Preble Susie Mitchell Mary Bowker Nellie Hunt Ethel Hatch Mildred Walker Vivian Plant Amelia Mitchell Mr. Powell Joe Alexander Bath Station Silas H. Anderson A. P. Greenleaf Maine Central Maine Central Railroad Committee On Public Buildings New City Hall Elmer F. Campbell Paul M. Olm Kennebec Greenhouses Lincoln Lodge Grand Lodge Miriam Lodge St. Stephens N. B Frank Wakefield Central Maine Power Co Wakefield Arcadians Brunswick Hall Harry W. Owen Men’s Club of Winter Street Church Berwind Gren Kennebec Wharf & Coal Co Newport News Berwindglen Berwindvale Glen Port Howard Brewer West Bath Grange Hall Brunswick Town Hall Mae Edwards Stock Co Main Line Electric Reo Front Street Steeves’ Market Steeves
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