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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1932
Page
4
Local items describe visits and returns of residents to Colby, Simsbury, Boston, and Portland. Reports mention illnesses, school trips, church services, moving picture events, and upcoming meetings of clubs and associations. Visible names include Miss Barbara Southard, Miss Helen Kierstead, Harold Leavitt, Miss Mildred Holbrook, Rev. George L. Pressy, Bradford Redonnett, and Mrs. Sortwell among others.
Herbert Munsey was in Gardiner on Wednesday and Edith Sawyer returned to Weilsley college. Bertha Greenleaf visited grandparents in Wesport. The funeral of Georgie Kennedy is set for Sunday. Joann Munsey of Hudson Mass visited his brother Wilbur on Federal Street. Religious services at the Methodist church occur nightly this week with no meeting Saturday. A telegram to Mrs Lambert reports the death of Silas Lunt from typhoid fever in Somerville. Alonz Shelton narrowly escaped drowning after a fall while crossing the Sheepsest river. fishermen helped. The Lincoln County News notes the harbor of Wiscasse was ice filled during the recent cold snap.
Mrs Daniel Paterson was in Bath last Saturday Rev J Nixon and wife were in Bath Mrs Wi Decadste and daughter An gie were in Bath Monday Jes Bailey farmer friend from Woolwich was in Bath last Saturday A newborn arrived at Chancellor C Blagdon New Year s Eve Hes a 12 34 pound boy Selectman Marston s house quarantined for suspected diphtheria Richard Rines returned to duty as a brakeman on M C R R Lawrence Marston visiting Bath C A Richards leaves for Bristol to work as timekeeper for American Ice Co Funeral services for the late Walter S Dow noted.
A crowd of several hundred watched the Coast Guard patrol boat Calypso launched at Bath Iron Works at 11 31 a m on a drizzly day. The 165 foot vessel glided into the Kennebec after a bottle christening by Mrs Dale R Simonson amid remarks praising the shipyard's craftsmanship and cooperation with the Coast Guard.
Residents attended funeral at his face residence with Rev. Moore officiating. Charles E. Bailey returns to Peaslee's pharmacy next Monday after leaving Gibbs & Co. Harry Peterson leaves to work as brakeman on the W R R. Wiscasset creamery milk supply rises. Dennis O’Brien promoted from mail clerk on the W F to a higher Maine Central post. Mrs Helen White returns to Radcliffe College after a home visit.
Fancy eggs brown 34 cents per dozen pullets 25 cents each owls or fare met ees 20 to 22 cents small chickens 18 to 21 cents. Will send truck for 150 birds or more. Quoted by
Mrs Nellie Starrett a Geneseo State Normal history teacher visited the Mayo home. Red Cross will meet at Miss Annie Trufant's with an all day session and covered dish lunch. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Fred N Sanborn of Atlantic Mass at Hotel Phoenix Bath. Philip Stackpole resumes duties at Kent's Hill Seminary. Jennie Stackpole of Nashua NH staying after her brother B H Stackpole’s death. Other brief notes on local residents visiting kin and snow removal progress in West Bath.
Three days after delivery the Convoy ships were en route across the Atlantic. The Calypso, 165 feet long, 25.3 beam, 13.2 draft, displaces 300 tons, powered by two 650 horsepower diesel engines to 16.5 knots, armed with a three inch gun two one pounders two machine guns and crew of 45. Dock trials Friday, sea trials off Seguin light next Tuesday a two hour full speed and two hour low speed run.
The Junior Hospital League anticipates clearing about $150 from the annual New Year’s Eve ball at the YMCA gymnasium Thursday night. President Miss Ellen Newell thanks Senter's Inc Plant's Garage John Hart A Hallet and Co trustees of the YMCA W E Chase Co Oakhurst Daily Hatch's Shoe Store Central Maine Power Morse High and The Bath Daily Times for their support and publicity.
The Imperial Persian Legation in Washington expresses interest in Maine historic sites. Maine Development Commission has sent illustrated booklets on Maine’s monuments and scenic attractions and requests copies of pamphlets or booklets for the legation.
Miss Ellen J. Trott, 80, of Woolwich, died Sunday morning at 31 Ware Street in West Somerville, Mass. She had lived with her cousin Mrs. Herman F. Rollins. After years of invalidism, the funeral is planned for Wednesday at Curtis Funeral Home, 105 Center Street.
Funeral services for Daniel Fulton were held Wednesday afternoon at his home 100 South Street with Roland J. Sawyer of Brunswick officiating. Bearers were Edward H. Hartwell Albert Henderson Charles T. Jackson and Harry E. Ring. Burial followed at Oak Grove. Leona Cyr injured in a December 19 fall at 32 Summer Street remained in severe condition at City Hospital.
George Berhart visited West Somerville on his way to Machiasport for business. Woolwich Farm Bureau met at the Congregational vestry. Morse High students Dunton and Marjorie Reay stay with Mrs. Adelbert Hall in Bath for winter. Sarah Bailey returned to Gardiner for school. Charles Brown recovering from pneumonia. Senator and Mrs. Carlton in Portland with a minor car accident. Ellen Trott died in Somerville, burial here. Willard Oldrieve family from Boston weekend in town. Carlton Reed family spending winter in Thomaston were New Year guests. Nequasset Congregational church held a 93rd fashioned sing with cake and coffee. Farm Bureau met with Mrs. Mabel Jack. lesson Egg Cookery. W. W. Wright of Portland visited his son Wesley. William Hitchcock of Damariscotta visiting Delia Card while cutting cord wood. Wesley Pushard and Walter Baker cutting wood for Senator Carlton. Baptist Ladies aid held New Year dinner. next meeting January 14 with Mrs. Horace Wade. Woolwich Boy Scouts organized with Rev J. Benjamin Shaw as scoutmaster. others named. meet Sagadahoc schoolhouse Fridays at six. Union for Christian Service services schedule set with Sunday school at Nequasset church, a communion service, and a 7:30 scripture readings and songs at Sagadahoc schoolhouse. Storm last Sunday canceled services. Mothers' club of Nequasset met January 5 at the parsonage with hostesses Mrs. Stafford and Mrs. Shaw. attendees listed. refreshments served.
A full house enjoyed a Woolwich and Wiscasset Christmas program with staging of three pageants. Performances included The Lasting Glory, The Rights of the Child, and Color Blind, with singing by the Grover trio and various soloists and a moving gift offering for Others.
A festive school pageant features Junior Girls and Mrs Nell Bailey presenting Christmas items. Santa arrives to end the party as children disperse after waving balloons and singing.
Scores of smelt fishermen on Whiskey Creek were driven from their camps as floodwaters rose two to three feet over shanties. Many blocked up huts to protect gear while others evacuated toward shore. Oil stoves were soaked and most spent the night returning home to dry equipment.
The Bath post seeks public donations to transport a donated 5 British gun and carriage from Aberdeen proving ground to Bath. The project, valued around $200, requires local financing as the government will not cover transport. Donations to adjutant Ralph Gay and others will be acknowledged in a future notice.
The City Home hosted a Christmas tree celebration on Thursday afternoon under the W C T U with Mr and Mrs Matthew McPherson overseeing. Members received gifts as Miss Omah Trott directed a musical program and Seth and Walter Snipe played guitar. Oranges grapes candy and popcorn were shared and Mrs William J Perry sent a cake. The closing hymn America was sung and Miss Alice May Douglas gave each member a small American flag.
The 57th installation of West Bath grange officers was held at the grange hall with 110 in attendance. Frank P. Washburn installed the officers, re-electing many as listed, and was assisted by Everett Lemont, Bessie Snow, Charles Henderson, and Christine Hanscom. A harvest supper followed.
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