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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1935

Page

6

Sacred Heart circle party at Knights of Columbus hall

Sacred Heart circle No. 551 hosted a Friday party for members' children and friends with 23 attendees. Winners included Glenda Howard, Rita Collins, Jimmy Voorhees in turtle. Frances Flaherty in heart. Eugene Burgess in magic carpet. Edward Cummings won the door prize.

Sacred Heart Circle Daughters of Isabella Knights of Columbus Hall Alexander Burgess, Jr Glenda Howard Rita Collins Jimmy Voorhees Frances Flaherty Eugene Burgess Edward Cummings David Thibeault Mary Burgess Barbara Peters Madelyn Kronstrand

Winter Street church ladies aid holds all day session

The Ladies' Aid of Winter Street Church met Friday in the ladies' room for an all day session. Luncheon at 12 30 was organized by the January committee led by Corrie H Varney with a large list of members. Walter Small visited, and Anne Kimball returned from New York City with updates on relatives and friends.

Ladies’ Aid Winter Street Corrie H. Varney Langdon T. Snipe Warren E. Kershner Sylvester H. Rowland Elmer D. Hodgkins Fred C. Hill Charles C. Low Bessie E. Dickinson Grace P. Dickinson Winnie F. Durgin Ashton Wardwell Alice E. Varney Mary E. Campbell Clinton D. Wilson Elizabeth Beal Edward Hawley Walter H. Bowker Helen Foster Randall Leonard Joseph O. Purdue Washington Aid Anne Kimball New York City Margaret Cargill Miss Kimball Walter B. Warren West Newton Mass First Baptist Brotherhood Burton E. St. Clair L. L. Hooker E. Melvin Pratt H. Chester McKenzie Brotherhood

Hills Host Supper Then Attend Carnival Ball

Mr. and Mrs. Walter M. Hill entertained Friday night at their North Street home with a supper party and later attended the Carnival ball. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Allan Spear, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brownell, Mr. and Mrs. John C. Fitzgerald, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Watson, Mr. and Mrs. Warren F. Hawley, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene M. Desmond, Mr. and Mrs. Clinton D. Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Milton C. Trott, Mr. and Mrs. W. Dayton Hill, Mrs. Robert B. Hatch and Dunlap A. Hatch.

Walter M. Hill North Street Allan Spear Robert Brownell John C. Fitzgerald Theodore Watson Warren F. Hawley Eugene M. Desmond Clinton D. Wilson Milton C. Trott W. Dayton Hill Robert B. Hatch Dunlap A. Hatch

Visit of Cheverus student to Biggins family in Portland

Edward Newman, a Cheverus high school student, visits his uncle John W. Biggins and cousins Edward and Henry Biggins on Chestnut Street in Portland.

Edward Newman Cheverus High School Portland John W. Biggins Edward and Henry Biggins Chestnut Street

Social rounds and gatherings feature Carnival week

Sigma Psi Delta members held four bridge tables at Evelyn Perry’s Maple Street home with Lydia Atwood Marie Safford Evelyn Perry and Mary McClure prize winners. Mrs Goodrich of Kennebunkport returned home after two weeks with Mrs Amos F Perry. Carnival ball week includes dinners at North Street home with notable guests from Augusta Bangor and Cumberland Foreside and Nassau Institute students visiting from Springvale. Richard Cushman and family plan Florida resort visit while Morse transfers to New England HQ in Boston. Evelyn Trott and Margaret Austin attend University of Maine events in Orono.

Evelyn Perry Sigma Psi Delta Society Maple Street Lydia Atwood Marie Safford Mary McClure Barbara Tubbs Mary Goodrich Kennebunkport Amos F. Perry Washington Street Evelyn I. Trott Margaret E. Austin Orono University of Maine Balentine Hall Trott Leonard P. Litchfield Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity Austin Isa C. Merritt Trott University

Lewiston Obituary Notice for Goldstein Family

Mr and Mrs Jacob Goldstein and Miss Thelma Goldstein of Washington street passed Friday in Lewiston. No further details provided.

Jacob Goldstein Thelma Goldstein Washington Street Lewiston

Miss Shirley Wilson Visits Then Heads Home After Carnival

Miss Shirley Wilson of Medford Mass left Saturday after a week with her cousin Miss Laura J Craft of 1285 Washington street Mr and Mrs Craft and daughter drove to Medford for Miss Wilson She attended the Winter Carnival Friday Miss Mabel Stone of High street visits Lewis Donnell's home Clifton street The Donnells hosted little friends for a fifth birthday party with games sandwiches ice cream and cake Attendees included Arthur Edwin Berry Madelyn Oliver George Breton Jr Dora Bridges and Barbara Bracy

Shirley Wilson Medford Mass Laura J. Craft Washington Street Lewis Donnell arry—Donnell Clifton Street Arthur Edwin Berry Madelyn Oliver George Breton, Jr Dora Bridges Barbara Bracy

Luncheon bridge birthday party honors two Mrs Jabs Spear

Mrs W F Wiggin and Mrs Charles Lockery hosted a Thursday noon luncheon bridge at York Street home honoring Mrs Alfie Jacobs and Mrs Clara Spear on their shared anniversary. Prizes went to Mrs Roy Shackford first, Mrs Roscoe P McFadden second, and Mrs Charles Corliss third. Guests included Sen Hussey, Sen Martin, Rep Hussey, and other local residents with visitors from Poland Spring and Harvard University.

W. F. Wiggin Charles Lockery Alfie Jacobs Clara Spear Roy Shackford Roscoe P. McFadden Charles Corliss Lee Wing Warren Stilphen

Mrs Edith Lemont Goes To Connecticut For Funeral

Mrs M Edith Lemont of High street accompanied by Mrs Ralph O Dale left Saturday for Chesire Connecticut for the death of Mrs M E Brown mother of Mrs Lemont who died Saturday after months of illness and a second stroke. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon from her late residence.

M. Edith Lemont High Street Ralph O. Dale Chesire Conn

Mrs Byron Barker Travels From Washington To Los Angeles

Mrs Byron F Barker of Washington street, visiting California for several weeks, has relocated to Los Angeles for the duration of her trip.

Byron F. Barker Washington Street California Los Angeles

Birthday Surprise For Mrs Daisy Haley

Mrs Daisy Haley celebrated a birthday Friday at her daughter Mrs Howard McNeil's home 544 Washington street. Children hosted the party with many fine gifts a pleasant afternoon and refreshments plus a birthday cake. Warren Higgins of 79 York street is spending the week in Portland with his cousin Mrs Harold McAfee.

Daisy Haley Howard McNeil Washington Street Warren Higgins York Street Portland Harold McAfee

Local social notes from Bath and surrounding area

Mrs W F Rowe of Waltham accompanied by daughter Arline visited Bath with sisters at 55 Dummer Street. Miss Rowe stayed with Mr and Mrs Carl C Anderson at 33 Green Street. Mrs Catherine C Blanchard of Stamford arrived for an extended visit with her brother in law Albert F Austin and family on Bedford Street.

W. F. Rowe Waltham, Mass Arline Rowe Bath Rowe Nellie D. Thompson Lena D. Donnell Dummer Street Miss Rowe Carl C. Anderson Green Street Catherine C. Blanchard Stamford, Conn Albert F. Austin Bedford Street

Brown and Hodgdon families gather for holiday weekend

Mr and Mrs Maynard O Brown returned to Wollaston Mass after a brief town visit. Ruth S Hodgdon a Colby College sophomore spent the weekend with her parents in Woolwich. Far and Near Missionary society met at 387 Washington street with 15 attendees as they continued the book When the Song of the Lord Began led by Mrs Hylan M Jewett. Mrs John L Russell to host a White Cross meeting on March 8.

Elinor Shorey Bradford Junior College Bradford Mass William S. Shorey Washington Street Maynard O. Brown Wollaston Brown John Wishart Mr. Brown Oliver F. Brown Ruth S. Hodgdon Colby College Frank A. Hodgdon Woolwich Far and Near Missionary Society Hylan M. Jewett Ruby Preble John L. Russell White Cross

Miss Gediman Returns From Holiday Visit

Miss Esta M Gediman employed in Fall River Massachusetts returned Sunday after spending the holiday weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Benjamin S Gediman at 41 Pratt Street.

Esta M. Gediman Fall River Mass Benjamin S. Gediman Pratt Street

Hatch Family Notes Holiday Visit in New York

Stanley P. Hatch of Macy's New York spent the holiday and weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Hatch, at 601 Washington Street.

Stanley P. Hatch Macy's New York Robert B. Hatch Washington Street

Nurse Thorne Returns as Mixed Supervisor at Essex County Hospital

F Edna Thorne, R N, who topped her class at Bath hospital in 1930, returned Monday to Essex County Hospital East Orange N J as a mixed supervisor after a ten day visit with Bath friends. Miss Eleanor Thebeau of Oak street spent the weekend in Boston and returned with her niece Dorothy Thebeau and Lucille Johnson who had been there a few days.

F. Edna Thorne R. N Bath Hospital Essex County Hospital East Orange N. J Bath Eleanor Thebeau Oakstreet Boston Dorothy Thebeau Lucille Johnson Bath Trust Co Lillian Miller

City Marshal Whitney Suffered Ill Turn at City Hall

City Marshal Walter L. Whitney collapsed Saturday noon at his office in City Hall and was moved to his home at 8 Elm Street Court. By Monday his condition had improved and he expects to resume duties in a few days.

Walter L. Whitney City Hall Elm Street Court

Holiday Bridge Party At Front Street Home

Mrs. Ernest Fulton hosted a supper bridge on Front street with red white and blue decor and Wash ington birthday themed ices. Prizes went to Mrs Carleton Lowell and Mr Lowell with Mrs Fred Hayward taking second. Guests included the Steusseys Haywards Howards and others from Portland and North Miss Barbara Tubbs hosted Sigma Psi Delta before the Carnival ball. Arthur Sewall 2d arrived from New York to spend the holiday weekend at his home on Wash

Ernest Fulton Front Street Washington Carleton Lowell Lowell Fred Hayward R. J. M. Steussey Norman Howard Nate Young Flossie Beals Arthur Sewall 2d New York Hame Washington Street

Knick Knack Club Meets at Mrs Dingley Home

The Knick Knack club gathered Thursday evening at Mrs Walter Dingley’s Middle Street court home. Present were Mrs Redford Christianson Mrs Roy Lutz Mrs Danis McDougall Mrs Wilfred Thibeault Mrs Harold Safford Mrs Fletcher Harford Mrs John Sylvester and Miss Evelyn Petlock of 22 Franklin Street who works in the office of Attorney John P Carey Jr leaving Friday morning for a vacation in New York.

Knick-Knack Club Walter Dingley Middle Street Court Redford Christianson Roy Lutz Danis McDougall Wilfred Thibeault Harold Safford Fletcher Harford John Sylvester Evelyn Petlock Franklin Street John P. Carey, Jr New York

SocialBridgeandGuestListings Reflect Local Weeknight Events

Mrs Eva Fulton hosted three tables of bridge on Académie Street with attendees including George Conway Harold Sonia Frank Barker Edward Sonia Robert Boudreau Mrs Carrie Barker Miss Alice Bernier Miss Emily Redson Miss Mary Hill and Mr and Mrs Bernard McCausland. Prize winners were Mrs Barker first Frank Barker second and Harold Sonia consolation. Nearby social updates note Mrs Byron Barker visiting Hotel Del Monte Del Monte Calif and Mrs Edward Hetzler from New York City visiting Mrs Arthur Sewall II. John A. Kelley chief petty officer USN reported ordered for duty. Roxanne Merry hosted the H and H bridge club at 32 South Street while Miss Charlotte E King left for Orono to attend the Snow Carnival at the University of Maine with Miss Barbara T Brown. Ralph M Deniham of South Portland, recently hired by Hyde Windlass Co as a pattern maker, stays with aunt Mrs Charles H Blair in Mechanic Falls. Galen M Low and a former associate open MacEachern and Low Dental Laboratory Inc at 282 Berkeley Street Boston.

Eva Fulton Académy Street George Conway Harold Sonia Frank Barker Edward Sonia Robert Boudreau Carrie Barker Alice Bernier Auburn Emily Redson Portland Mary Hill Bernard McCausland Barker Ralph M. Deniham South Portland Hyde Windlass Co Charles H. Blair Mechanic Street

Two Maine students visit families after Carnival ball

Miss Mary K. Kenney and Miss Barbara Cameron of Bangor, Nassan Institute students, spent the holiday weekend with Miss Kenney's parents at 23 Bath Street. They attended the Carnival ball at Morse High School Friday night. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Mack and family of Portland were guests Friday with Mrs. Mack's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin S. Gediman.

Mary K. Kenney Barbara Cameron Bangor Nassan Institute Springvale Kenney Russell L. Kenney Bath Street Morse High School Joseph Mack Portland Mack Benjamin S. Gediman

Former Bath Boy Billy Perow Heads Pacific Coast Steam Line

A San Francisco resident reports William Perow, once of Bath and Seattle twenty years ago, is now supervising engineer for the Luchenbach line of steam ships on the Pacific Coast. He oversees construction and repairs of the boats, a fact that will delight many old Bath high school friends.

Donald McPhail San Francisco Seattle Wiliam Perow Pacific Coast Luchenbach Billy

Local Social Notes From Bates College to Augusta Hospital

Edward W. Bridgham Jr a Bates student spent holiday with his parents at 1074 Washington J H Hyde returned to Elmhurst after a Brookline visit Mrs J Edward Drake entertained last week at their home with guests from Sagadahock block James B Drake & Sons office held a surprise shower Mrs Arthur Sewall and Miss Constance Grange drove to Portland for the day Friends of Mrs Edward W Hyde improving after illness in Boston Arlene Rowe of Waltham guest of Mrs Carl C Anderson over the weekend Harold Boutin hosted a card club with prizes awarded to Redford Christiansen and Safford Jr.

Edward W. Bridgham, Jr Bates College Mrs. Bridgham Washington Street J. Edward Drake Sagadahock Block James B. Drake & Sons Edward W. Hyde North Street Boston Augusta General Hospital Arlene Rowe Waltham, Mass Carl C. Anderson Green Street Harold Boutin Roy Lutz Redford Christiansen Fletcher Harford Harold Safford

Epworth League sleigh ride and church supper in Beacon Street

Beacons Street Epworth League members and guests enjoyed a Friday sleigh ride in Earl Wing's sleigh. They returned to M E church for a late supper of hot crab stew, doughnuts and cocoa, followed by games. Organizers included Carl Meister Donald Jewett and Mrs. Varney Pratt and Meister.

Epworth League of Beacon Street M. E Earl Wing William J. Craft Irving C. Varney Clinton F. Pratt Carl T. Meister Carl P. Meister Donald M. Jewett

Dinner party and Carnival Ball guests in town

Miss Kathleen Scott hosted a dinner party at her Green street home on Friday. Guests included members of the Phi Phi Phi group. Later attendance at the Carnival Ball was noted at the high school. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph T. Sewall and son Joseph Thompson Jr of Boothbay Harbor visited Mrs. Mark W. Sewall on Washington street on Sunday.

William S. Newell Mary Newell Washington Street Morse High School Robert P. Shaw Pelham Manor N. Y Edward T. Hetzler New York City Edward P. Ricker, Jr Poland Spring Nate H. Young David Scott Ward Hardings Kathleen Scott Green Street Phi Phi Phi Joseph T. Sewall Joseph Thompson, Jr Boothbay Harbor Mark W. Sewall Kathleen Pepper Frank Pepper Maple Street G. Crafts Bailey Island Miss Pepper Everett Burt Donald Robert Melville Rics Summer Street

Mrs. Kimball Visits Essex Relative During Winter

Mrs. Frederick H. Kimball of High Street is passing the winter in Portland and left Thursday to visit her niece Mrs. Frederick Bradeen in Essex Conn.

Frederick H. Kimball High Street Portland Essex Conn Frederick Bradeen

Augusta Governor’s Ball atrium hosts Brann officials guests

Mrs N Gratz Jackson and Mrs Sumner Sewall attended the Governor’s Ball at Augusta City hall. Mayor Payne and Mrs Payne welcomed guests as officials and council members celebrated Governor Louis J Brann. Councilman Torrey sought hospital observation after a fall at work. Lowell Temple Pythian Sisters hosted an eight table card party with prizes awarded to Williams Garcelon Robinson Dunning.

ERA appoints Ruth Farnham as case worker in Maine office

Mrs Ruth H Farnham has joined ERA as a case worker assigned to reviewing applications. She works from the Wiscasset office now and is expected to transfer to Bath later. The report notes other social activity and a Boston vacation return by Miss Roberta Erwin.

Ruth H. Farnham ERA Wiscasset Bath

Allen Family Returns From Weekend Visit

Joseph Allen returns to Princeton to resume work after weekend with parents Mr and Mrs Earl Allen of North street extension Herbert Allen also ends weekend visit and returns to New Hampshire.

Joseph. Allen Princeton Earl Allen North Street Herbert Allen New Hampshire

Bath Pythians Temple and Winter Carnival Notes

Community brief covers the new Pythian Sisters temple location near Central, drivers facing glare from a frozen mist after a light snow. Omar Perry and Vernal Chase bagged 18 foxes this season. rabbits show a rise after years of scarcity. Local building torn down for Oakhurst Dairy lot. Easter fashion hints loom with late spring.

Omar Perry Vernal Chase

Bath man seeks appointment as administrator for Flora Main estate

Archibald M. Neal of Bath represents Flora Main of Bath who died intestate on June day in 1934 leaving at least two thousand dollars estate. Neal, as next of kin and sole heir, seeks to be appointed administrator without bond. names Leonard Aromance of Main Bath as witness and supporter. Petition dated February 14, 1935, with 21-28-7 docket style.

Maine Sagadahoc Archibald M. Neal Bath Flora Main Eonar Aromance Main A. D State OF Maine Agnes W. Humphreys Lillius B. Duniels Per Humph Agnes W.mphreys High St Alice M.toothaker Federal St Brunswick

Petition Seeks Administrator for Estate in Bath Maine

In Sagadahoc County Bath a petition by W Humphreys requests that an administrator be appointed for the estate of a deceased person. The petition asks that bond not be required and notes an assent in writing by a creditor. A probate court in Bath set a February 12 1935 hearing date and ordered notice to interested parties.

W. Humphreys Bath Sagadahoc Nes W. Humphreys Srs Arthur J. Dunton State OF Main Leon Glidden

Probate Notice of Dauphin Estate Administration

On February 12 1935 the Sagadahoc County Probate Court appointed Joseph L Dauphin of Bath administrator of the estate of Felix Dauphin and he qualified the same day. Edna M Bath also appears in the record related to the probate action.

Joseph L. Dauphin Bath West Bath Sagadahoc Johnson State of

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