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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1938
Page
8
Major Charles B Day hosted a New Year party with cards and supper at the Day home. Miss Doris Hoyle and other locals visited kin, while a $25 best decorated homes prize was awarded by the Richmond Board of Trade and the Lion’s Club.
John P. Carey Jr as general chairman announces Club Garret will assume full responsibility for the gala social event to support the Warm Springs Foundation benefiting infants with paralysis. The ball occurs Friday evening the 28th with committees to be announced. both leaders have long supported ticket purchases. Lewiston Scots welcome the new year at Odd Fellows hall with Clan Campbell members and friends dining dancing and entertainment followed by first footing.
Mr and Mrs Fred Armes of Tops haw spent Christmas with both sons. They visited Mr and Mrs Harold Armes in Bath and later dined with Mr and Mrs Douglas Armes in Berlin N H.
The Sterling Bible class elected officers in the Corliss Street church vestry. Mrs. John H. Hunt was named president for her ninth year and Mrs. Robert C. Mitchell became treasurer for a likely 15th year. The group grew with 11 meetings, 357 calls, 70 cards, four card showers, and three picnics while reporting $131.29 income and $11.88 balance. The next meeting is February 7 with host groups led by Mrs. Scott and Mrs. Lester Campbell. Rev. Frederick P. Moffatt attended, 29 members and one guest present.
Miss Barbara Demack of the Amateur Theatre Guild discussed directing The Circus for the three city P T A s at a South End P T A meeting held Tuesday afternoon in Washington street rooms. The play debuts Thursday and Friday at Morse High School. Hostesses were Mrs. J Albert Redlon and Mrs. Leland R Mitchell. The next meeting is Tuesday afternoon January 18 with Mrs. Arthur Berry in charge of the program.
Helen I Frost 66 senior vice president of the auxiliary to Dyer Flaherty Post V F W and wife of George Frost of Phippsburg formerly of Woolwich died early Wednesday in Bath Memorial hospital after a weeks long stay She was born in Durhamville NY daughter of Charles and Caroline Hall She is survived by her husband one sister Mrs Anna Bullock of Utica NY Funeral services will be Friday at 2 PM at Arthur F Mayo funeral residence Bath Massachusetts
Sarah Morse Schofield 84 widow of John M. Schofield and early Bath Enterprise employee died Wednesday morning. Born in Bath to Winslow and Sarah Morse, she lived in Bath most of her life. Survived by sisters Hettie Morse of Bath and Elizabeth Pushard of California and two California nieces. Funeral Saturday at 2 PM at 65 High Street.
Joseph Young of Parker Head Phippsburg dies at home after a long illness. He was born in Canada and lived in Phippsburg since his teens. Survived by daughter Ardelle J. Morey and four sons John E Joseph A Hiram E and Fred P Young all of Phippsburg, two grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Funeral Friday at two at Fred S Curtis funeral home Bath with burial in Oak Grove cemetery.
Parker J McHale died Sunday in New York City. His body arrived in Wiscasset on Wednesday with his widow Alice M McHale. Burial followed at Ocean View Cemetery Boothbay. Surviving are two children Janet and Donald, two brothers John F McHale and William C McHale, and three sisters Mrs Harry Pennington Mrs Peter Hedstron and Mrs Thomas Bowles.
Friends in Georgetown mourn the death of Arthur L. Todd at Lisbon on December 29 after a period of poor health. He was 52, born in Georgetown, educated at the University of Maine, and long a Lisbon high school principal. Survived by daughter Louise and his mother in Topsham, his funeral was in Lisbon and burial in Georgetown Oak Cemetery. Local activities note hospitalities, WPA road work on Seguinland road, plowing due to snow, and school term resumes with same teachers.
Grainger paraped Irish reel Molly on the Shore featured Sunday afternoon with the Lewiston WPA orchestra. The Flying Yankee march by Leyland Whipple of Auburn, a member of the ensemble, premiered under his baton and met with a warm reception. Josa Morin conducted and announced Marion Haskell as next Sunday's soloist.
The Cosmopolitan Garden club sponsored annual Christmas Doorway Contest with prizes of five, three, and two dollars. First prize went to Mrs R. Clinton McFadden of 658 Washington Street for a doorway entwined with evergreens and silvered trees in blue containers. Second prize awarded to Mrs Paul M. Olm of West Bath for natural greenery and lattice work. Third prize went to Waldron H. Troop of 7 Cobbroad for a vivid Wise Men scene among evergreens. Additional honors noted for Bath Memorial hospital and several decorated homes.
Mitchell school grades 3 and 4 staged a joint program on Wednesday December 22 featuring Letters to Santa Claus A Present for Mother Read by Russell Fletcher Grade 3 Choral reading Visit from Saint Nicholas A Greedy Boy at Christmas Read by Albert Berry Grade 4 Those not absent or tardy in Grade 3 lists several students under teacher Miss Isabell Lewis and Grade 4 under Miss Anne M. Thompson includes Albert Berry Arthur Berry Barbara Bracey Dora Bridges Melvin Cornish Mary Lermond Barbara Murray Beatrice Murray Horace Murray Theresa Trainor Bertha Wakefield.
Frank B. Nichols thanks the Bath Girl Scouts for selling Christmas Health seals at the Bath post office with Postmaster Cahill's permission. He notes the effort supports a worthy cause, keeps Bath high in state welfare rankings, and expresses hope the city remains noted for welfare work locally and beyond.
Ice cutting operations began Monday on Mill pond supervised by Edward Sewall of Mill Pond Ice Co with about 35 workers. Ice is clear and sound with 13 inches thickness at start and slightly thicker now. the company aims to cut about 3,500 tons.
Chester A. Plant has fully restored health and resumes active management of Plant's Garage. He intends to welcome past and present customers and new patrons while Frank Hackett, who ran the shop during Plant's absence, has severed all ties and left the city. Plant looks to a highly successful upcoming season for the business.
John L. McPherson funeral held Sunday afternoon at two at Fred S. Curtis funeral home 105 Center street with Rev. Frederick P. Moffatt of Corliss Street church officiating. Bearers were Sidney Stewart and Francis McPherson and Emerson Webster. Burial in Oak Grove.
The 85 year old Mrs. Nettie Snowman was laid to rest Friday afternoon at the church with Rev Styles of Richmond officiating. Burial followed at Five Islands cemetery and out of town mourners included the Moores Stewarts Peasleys and others. She died Tuesday at her daughter Mary Moore's home and leaves two daughters and four grandchildren.
The Bath Box Co argues that continuing Washington street rail use minimizes lumber handling costs and protects against weather damage. It claims road bed neglect by a former owner caused current issues and says removing rails would force trucks, increasing wear on streets and expenses, hurting competition. The company urges city cooperation during testing and cautions the municipal government against blocking its plant’s progress since 1911.
Mr and Mrs William R Walter celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary on December 27 with an informal at home event. They have always lived in North Waldoboro since their marriage at the local parsonage fifty years ago. There is one daughter, Mrs Ruby W Miller, in Waldoboro. Mr Walter is active in the local lumber business and civic and relief efforts, while Mrs Walter participates in church and club activities.
Miss Patricia Drew of Old Orchard Beach, a renowned graphologist, attended a charity hall at Augusta City Hall last Tuesday. The event was organized under the Hospital Aid association.
Emma M. King 77 widow of Alfred King died Friday morning after a ten day illness in New London Connecticut while visiting her daughter Mrs Dana L. McIntire She was born in Bath daughter of Lewis and Mary Kingsbury and lived here most of her life A devoted mother of 13 children seven survive known as Aunt Emma She attended the People's Baptist church and was active in local matters For many years she lived at 46 South Street eventually residing with son Ernest P King She celebrated her 77th birthday Aug 28 at a family reunion with 70 relatives and is survived by daughters Mrs Ruth McIntire and three others, sons Ernest P and Howard S King a sister and two brothers, 29 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
John C. Jaquith 72 died Saturday after a 17 week illness. Born in Clinton he lived 39 years in Fairfield including 18 as a Waterville Fairfield Electric railroad motor man. He moved to Bath nine years ago with wife Effie L. to care for the Morse heirs. Survived by wife Effie, daughter Mrs William R Staples, brother Orrin Jaquith, and six grandchildren. Masonic funeral held in Fairfield with interment planned in Maplewood.
Richard D. Sanford seven months old son of Albert and Florence Sanford of 4 Pleasant Avenue died Saturday. Survived by parents one brother Albert Jr and two sisters Arline and Lorraine Santford. Prayers were held Monday afternoon at the Mayo funeral residence 819 High Street with Rev. Jesse Kenderdine officiating. Burial was in Oak Grove.
Funeral services for Arthur L. Todd were conducted Friday at Lisbon Federated church with Rev. Lawrence Selfridge and Rev. Weston A. Cate officiating. The service drew many relatives and local students and teachers, with out of town mourners including Guy Kenney of Bangor Mrs P T Stebbins of Portland Frank Heald and Harold Heald of Georgetown. Burial followed in Georgetown family lot. Bearers Leigh Smith Chester Wallace Frank Burrill and Lester Gilpatrick were Odd Fellows members. Dr Harry F Morin of Washington Street left Sunday for Boston for post graduate work.
Mrs. Leon B. Pennell hosted a dinner party Wednesday for her father George A. Merritt and members of the local cribbage club. Attendees included Nason, Purington, Preble, and Coombs with Elbridge By Malcolm, Leila Oliver, and Elsie Bowen substituting for Mrs. Preble who is hospitalized with a fractured hip. Merritt received a pipe from the club and works seasonally for Portland sail and awning makers. Elsie Bowen visits near Bath Memorial hospital to be with her cousin Mrs. Preble. Prank Marshall, son of the Marshalls, is ill with rheumatic fever. The Squaw club gathered Friday at Mrs Parker Rogers and will meet again at Mrs Edgar Oliver’s. Village school reopened after Christmas vacation.
Roland Smith post No. 21 A L and unit held a New Year's party Tuesday evening at the American Legion hall. Attendees were wives and husbands of members. A local program featured Natal ie Hagan Barbara Hart Beverly Curran and Marion Getchell with dances songs and jolly performances. Foxed gifts and a lobster roll cake and coffee spread preceded dancing to Leeman's orchestra.
Nellie E Sparks widow of Fred H Sparks formerly of Phippsburg died in Quincy Massachusetts last week at age after living with her daughter Mrs John C Malcolm in Wollaston for five years since her husband, a marine engineer, died. Born in Phippsburg to William and Abbie Rollins she visited her Summer home there annually. Survived by sister Mrs Daniel E Miller Jr of Roslindale two grandchildren and several nephews and nieces. Funeral held Friday at 2 pm Waldo B Fay Funeral Home Wolaston. Interment Saturday at Old Butler Place Cemetery Phippsburg Center after train from Boston.
John L. McPherson 69 a noted ship carpenter who served at New England Shipbuilding Bath Iron Works East Boston and Kittery Navy Yard died Thursday night of a heart attack. Born in Princeport Nova Scotia he lived in Bath 60 years and was a member of Naval Lodge of Masons Kinsmen of Bath. Survived by daughter Edith M. McPherson Bath three brothers Sidney A Stewart D and Matthew C all of Bath and several nephews and nieces.
Harriet May Hawkes wife of Edward G Hawkes died recently Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at two at the Fred E Curtis funeral home 105 Center Street Rev George B Wolstenholme officiated The bearers were Alderman William O Robson Arthur R Avery Fred Perry and Gardiner Rogers Burial followed at Oak Grove
The funeral of Mrs. Emma King widow of Alfred King was held Monday afternoon at two in Central church chapel. Dr. David L. Wilson officiated. Bearers included Alton King Albert King Charles Dutton Charles McIntire Sidney Knight and Alfred L. King. Burial followed at Oak Grove.
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