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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1937
Page
3
A string of social mentions includes the birth of two daughters Barbers Ann born Wednesday, and updates on relatives and visitors from Bath Cumberland Cumberland Portland Boston and Augusta. Local families like Peary Marten Bish Qoucer Soutth Reed Protherme and Yeaton figure in holiday gatherings and calls on kin across New York City Boston and South Lancaster.
The Maine Development Commission reports a broad advertising push for Maine foods using newspapers and radio along the Atlantic Seaboard. The effort highlights potatoes, canned corn and beans, apples, blueberries, and seafood, prompting hundreds of letter requests for a recipe booklet and rising retail sales in Maine products.
The engagement of Miss Isabell Lewis to Kenneth M Bonnar was announced by her grandmother at a New Year’s gathering. Miss Lewis, a Morse High and Gorham Normal graduate, has taught in Bowdoin and Bath. Bonnar, son of Mrs Charles J Burbank, is employed in Portland. The wedding is planned for June.
Mrs Howard M Trafton of Bedford Street Bath was at home in town Tuesday of last week with Mrs Henry Preble Clarence Oliver employed at Bath Iron Foundry. Miss Dorothy W Oliver Kingston Mass visiting aunt Mrs Joseph F Higgins. Chester Horne Bath assisted at Bath post office during holidays. Funeral for Byron Campbell officiated by Rev Walter Schoepfer at Fred S Curtis funeral home Bath. Harold J Brown began work at Bath Iron Works. Mr and Mrs Rapheal Higgins moved to Bath for employment. Morse high student Eleanor Cunningham returned to study after vacation. Working League officers to be elected at Mrs William A Todd's home. Center school opened January 4 after holidays.
The Y M C A hosts the January pool tournament to crown the monthly winner in senior and junior divisions. Senior entrants include Herbert Closson Willis Hall and many others with first round pairings listed. junior winners Sullivan and Knight lead a draw of multiple matchups and byes.
A large attendance at the W C T U membership party at the Church of the Nazarene featured devotionals a poem readings and vocal duets. Mrs Lillian Mayo chaired the entertainment committee with Miss Carrie Trott Mrs Harriet Wright and others serving refreshments. The next Union meeting is slated for January 26.
Bangor reports a near freezing day with 6 degrees and bright sun. The Penobscot Valley Country Club hosted a round of golf led by pro Larry Strnley with participants including Bill Finnegan. Miss Dorothy Rice retires as Mayo Memorial Hospitals first superintendent RooN presents a year end report marking a successful first year.
Mrs. John Prescott Farnsworth 48 formerly Miss Audrey Mallet died Saturday at her Providence home after months of illness. Born in Pawtucket to Dr. Charles and Annie Mallet she spent summers in Bath for 25 years. A Smith College graduate 1911 she worked as a pathologist in New York and was active in civic affairs. She is survived by her husband four children two aunts and four cousins. Funeral was Monday at Grace Church Providence.
Isabella Sprague formerly of Phippsburg died December 27, 1936 at her girlhood home in Blackshear Georgia after a short illness. She was born Isabella Strickland of Blackshear and was first married to Captain Frank Higgins of Phippsburg. Her daughter Marian Higgins Kellar and family reside in Blackshear. After Captain Higgins died in 1886 she married Captain Marcellus Sprague of Phippsburg in 1890. She returned to Blackshear after Captain Sprague’s death in 1916 and built a house there. Her daughter, son-in-law and four grandchildren live nearby. She was active in church affairs, led the W C T U, and participated in the Women’s Literary club. Her presence was missed in Phippsburg.
Mrs Nellie A Purrington aged 74 wife of Rev Harry N Purrington retired Baptist minister died New Year's afternoon at her Mechanic Falls home after a two weeks illness with heart trouble. She was born in Mount Vernon to Albion P Cram and moved to Mechanic Falls six years ago from Warren. Survived by husband a daughter Mrs Frederick Packard and grandson Robert F Packard of Montclair New Jersey.
Dr Paul O S Gregware returned Tuesday after a week in Barre where he was called to attend his father O S Gregware in his last sickness. Mr Gregware long a resident of Barre died early Tuesday after a short illness. Dr Gregware will return to Barre for the funeral Thursday at two, then go to Bath to reopen his office Friday. Survived by wife and son, a daughter Mrs James Duncan of Barre, another son Wendall of Cambridge Mass, and sister Mrs Alec Young of Barre.
Miss Grace V Farr of Bath dies Saturday at Bath Memorial hospital after two months illness. Born April 11 1877 in Bath she was daughter of the late Ralph G Parr a local druggist who died last year at the Old Folks Home. She lived in Bath all her life and worked as an assistant to the late City Clerk John H Raymond and as a bookkeeper for Jackson Block Factory and Morse Bros. Two near survivors listed.
The funeral of William J. Wallett was held Friday at 10 30 A M at 699 Middle Street Rev Charles M Tubbs of Grace Church officiated and Fraternal Order of Eagles ritual followed. Burial was in Oak Grove. Mrs Frank E Horn has returned to her parents after visiting for the holidays while her husband serves as private secretary to the Brooklyn district attorney amid a rush of work.
Five Islands residents and guests share holiday routines with visits between Bath and Stoughton. Nellie Bedell of Wells teaches at the local school and boards nearby. Several family and friends, including MacMahan grandparents and Rowe, Belanger, and Savage households, are noted visiting, staying with relatives, or traveling to Kittery and Boston for New Year celebrations. The death of Byron Campbell is reported with burial at Five Islands cemetery in Bath.
The Sterling Bible Class of Corliss Street church elected Mrs John H Hunt to a second term as president at the January meeting held in the small vestry. Officers named for the year include 1st vice president Mrs Chester A Plant 2nd vice president Mrs William H Sheldon secretary Mrs Wilfred W Chaney treasurer Mrs Robert C Mitchell teacher Mrs Millard FE Watson assistant teacher and Mrs Hunt presiding. The meeting drew 28 members and one guest with devotionals by Mrs M E Watson and a study on verses starting with P. Reports covered Christmas work and 35 calls in the last month. The nominating committee led by Mrs Elmer F Campbell presented the slate. A social hour followed with gifts distributed. February’s gathering will be at Mrs Mitchell’s home on Weeks Street. Hostesses and program chairs were named.
Lieutenant and Mrs Jean Po Shep ard hosted guests at one of the county's early 1937 weddings in Kennebec. Miss Marion Tratth of Manchester wed Irving Wellington Penniman, a well known Summer hotel man of Yale Lodge, at Man Chester by night.
Miss Marion B. Lloyd or Bath age 83 longtime clerk at the David T. Percy and Sons department store died Monday in North Bath at the home of Mr and Mrs Owen E Rogers She lived in Bath all her life was a Winter Street church parish member retired from store life over 20 years ago Survived by nephew Dr E B Sinsabaugh niece Marion Sinsabaugh and brother in law E S Sinsabaugh of Whitestone Landing NY
Flora B. Lenfest, 36, wife of Roy C. Lenfest, died Sunday evening at Memorial hospital after a three day illness. Funeral was Tuesday at 2 PM in the Methodist church, Pierrepont Cemetery burial. Born in Liberty to Melvin and Dora Bartlett, she moved with her family to Bath three months ago and lived on the Dunton farm near the Bath Box Co. Her husband and six children aged 3 to 18 survive, plus brother Revere Bartlett of Camden. Roy Lenfest expressed gratitude for neighbors’ kindness during her illness.
Mrs Ida Ann Crocker 64 wife of Edward C Crocker died Saturday evening at her home in Woolwich after a long illness. She was born in Dresden to Henry and Margaretta Gray Munsey and moved to Woolwich 44 years ago. Besides her husband she leaves two sisters Mrs Abbie Savage of Boston and Mrs Frank Bern of Bath, one brother William Clay of Boston, and one granddaughter Mrs Cutt Sprague of Waldoboro.
Reuben F Sawyer a longtime Portland official with Scottish Rite Masons and active in Elks Shrine and other groups, died Saturday from a heart attack at Congress and Elm Streets. He lived most of his life in Portland and worked in wholesale or woods houses. Mrs Mary Marr, visiting her sons in Quincy Mass and Portsmouth N H, has returned home on Park Street.
Mrs breve boon of 3 Winship street learned last week of the death of her only brother George A Plummer 82 in a New York hospital after a period of observation. Plummer born Wassalboro son of Albert and Mary Douglas Plummer spent many years in New York Real estate. Survived by wife Ida Ott Plummer of the Bronx sister Mrs Clarence Getehell Sagadahoc Ferry and one niece. He was an annual summer visitor with his sister and niece before ill health ended his visits. Funeral services were held at his Bronx home Saturday afternoon.
Abbie L. Gage 82 widow of John H. Jax died Monday afternoon at 14 Old South Place after a long illness. Born in Woolwich she had lived here most of her life. She was a member of Wesley Methodist church.
The funeral for Miss Marion B. Lloyd a 49 year clerk at the store of David T. Percy & Sons and successors now Senter's Inc was held Wednesday afternoon at 2 at Arthur F. Mayo funeral residence 819 High street Rev Joseph O. Purdue officiated Bearers were Charles C. Low Daniel Williams Charles M. Webber and William W. Robinson Burial was in Maple Grove.
The funeral of Mrs Ida Ann Crocker wife of Edward C Crocker was held Wednesday afternoon at two at her time in the Day's Ferry district of Woolwich Rev Willard J Rand offered. Bearers were Alfred Ames Sime Ward Samuel Buck and Alfred Prot. Burial was in Riverside cemetery Woolwich.
Funeral services for Mrs Melinda C Perry were held Thursday at two o clock at their home on Botreet Street. Rev Frederick P Mof o of CiMiues Street Church officiated. Survivors included brothers Lester Lincoln and Rus Campbell and Ernest Jenitl. Burial was in Oak Grove.
The Maine widow Abbie L. Gage, known as Mrs. Gage, will have a funeral Thursday at her late home near 14 Sayyyda Porte. The Maine Alpine Club had planned a trip to Brad tmoa in Yarmouth but faced muddy roads and limited visibility on New Year’s Day. Miz. Jordan, a Maine Welfare official, will be among those attending, and Albert F. Crhace and Mrs. Crhace of Auburn are named relatives.
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