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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1931

Page

2

New Year Socials and Weddings Across Bath Area

A Bath scene of New Year gatherings features Mr. and Mrs. E A Dolloff hosting a full day with a 28-seat noon dinner and a festive tree, gifts and jokes. Numerous friends and relatives attend baptizing social hours, with weddings, engagements and move plans noted among local families and visiting guests.

North Baptist Church Woolwich E. A. Dolloff Rachel Hodgdon Horace Wade Isaac Howard Ida Beals Flora Leonard Alice Baker Samuel Hathorne Maurice Shea Clarence Baker Merle Jameson Merline Sarah Begley Wright Albert Hathorne J. Edna Rice Clara Hathorne Plinette Allen MacFarland Ernest Hathorne Trott Judson Hathorne Oscar Dellet Farnham Rice Edith Uodyard Arthur F. Mayo Bath

Mrs Edith Liment Hosts Jelly New Years Party

Edith Liment entertained guests with a New Year celebration at her home on Wednesday night. A lobster supper started at eight with auction bridge music and dancing, as 1930 gave way to 1931 and guests departed after light refreshments. Guests included Mr and Mrs John Freeman Mr and Mrs Ralph Gay Mr and Mrs Carroll Davis Mr and Mrs Emery Footer Mr and Mrs Joseph Cyr and William Lemont.

Edith Liment John Freeman Ralph Gay Carroll Davis Emery Footer Joseph Cyr William Lemont

Social notes from Bath area include card club and visits

Mrs John McInnes hosted contract club on Washington street. Past Noble Grands met at Eva Atwood home for a joke tree and auction bridge with prizes won by Florence Mank Mae Ward and Lois McKeiver. Attendees included Scotwood Hugegard Jacoys Larrabee Lord Mank McKeiver Munsey Pinkham Tedford Ward Leeman and Atwood. Several locals announced moves trips and returns including Carl Faton moving to Portland from Bangor American Express, Miss Harriet Johnson teaching in Springfield, Mass., and James Drake resuming studies at Harvard. Mrs Raymond Trott’s condition improved and marriage intentions for Arthur Maines and Margaret Colby filed. Hope Adams visited Bath from Auguste.

Esther Rebekah Inder Eva Atwood Pilar Florence Mank Mae Ward Lois McKeiver Atwood Emma Jacobs Scotwood Harriet Hugegard Emma Jacoys Lillius Larrabee Nellie Lord Ference Mank Sarah Munsey Annette Pinkham Elizabeth Tedford Nellie Leeman

Mr E B Billings Returns From Georgetown Visit

Mr. E B Billings returned from Georgetown where she has been the guest of Miss Belle Heald. The trip appeared to be a cordial social affair with hospitality extended by local acquaintances.

E. B. Billings Georgetown Belle Heald

New Year Guests Visit Rev Maney at St Mary's

Rev Timothy C Maney of St Marys church entertained New Year guests from Waterville and Augusta including Mr and Mrs Fred Cyr and daughter Gladys, Mr and Mrs Arthur Labbe, and Dr A Pribodeau. Cyr is a leading contractor and builder. Labbe a prominent Augusta shoe dealer. Old year’s watch and 1931 welcomed as bells rang and New Year masses were held at 530, 700, and 830 with large attendance.

Timothy C. Maney St. Mary’s Church Fred Cyr Gladys Waterville Arthur Labbe Augusta A.pribodeau Per Rumford Cyr Labbe

Paul Tiemer Returns to New York After Bath Visit

Paul Tiemer returned Sunday to New York after spending several days in Bath as a guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Newell.

John H. Hyde Elmhurst New York City Paul Tiemer New York Bath Mrs. W. S. Newell

Free Will Workers Meet at Corliss Street Church

The Free Will Workers of the Corliss Street church met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Annie Jewett. A business meeting approved paying a Sunday school debt and contributing 60 dollars for fuel. Next gathering will be Wednesday evening at Mrs Wilfred W Chaney’s home on Washington street for New Year gifts. Refreshment committee listed. officer election planned.

Corliss Street Annie Jewett Wilfred W. Chaney Washington Street Chaney Lois Ames Mildred Walker Grace McIntire Nellie Hunt

Minister Edwin D. Hardin Returns From New York Visit

Reverend Edwin Dodge Hardin of Winter Street Church came back Friday morning after several days in New York and Belvidere New Jersey with his father, Reverend Oscar J. Hardin.

Edwin Dodge Hardin Winter Street Church New York Belvidere N. J Oscar J. Hardin

Miss Beatrice Nielsen Visits Friends Then Returns to Bates

Miss Beatrice Nielsen arrived in Bath Saturday evening from Nantucket where she passed Christmas. She was an overnight guest of Miss Elizabeth Mc Grath and on Sunday the two young ladies returned to Bates College where they are roommates.

Beatrice Nielsen Bath Nantucket Nielsen Elizabeth McGrath Bates College

Reynolds Return After Christmas Visit to Brookline Home

Mr and Mrs Frank Reynolds returned to their Brookline Massachusetts home after spending Christmas with Mr and Mrs Thomas Reynolds at 1345 Washington Street The trip reunited the families following the holiday period.

Frank Reynolds Brookline Mass Mr. Reynolds Mrs Thomas Reynolds Washington Street

Miss Anne Kimball Heads to New York for Holidays

Miss Anne Kimball departed Saturday for New York City after a two week stay in Bath with her mother Mrs. Edward H. Kimball of Lincoln Street. She was accompanied by Miss Margaret Cargill who did not spend the holidays with her mother.

Anne Kimball New York City Bath Edward H. Kimball Lincoln Street Miss Kimball New York Margaret Cargill

Naval Academy Student Returns From Leave

Henry DeLong a third year student at the United States Naval Academy Annapolis has returned after a ten day leave with his parents Mr and Mrs H W DeLong of 857 Washington Street.

Henry DeLong United States Naval Academy Annapolis H. W. DeLong Washington Street

Mrs Miller Hosts Card Clubs At Middle Street Home

Mrs Edward F Miller entertained two card clubs at her Middle street home on Friday night. A Christmas tree held amusing gifts for each guest and the evening concluded with eight tables of cards.

Horace Ward North Street Sherman McQuaide Clarence Minott Charles Blaisdell Bedford Street Edward F. Miller Middle Street

Mrs Clara Williams Visits Daughter in Park Street

Mrs Clara Williams of Vassalboro arrived Thursday for a visit with her daughter Mrs Alonzo G Fisher of Park street. She was accompanied by her son Elliot Williams who returned to Vassalboro on Friday.

Clara Williams Vassalboro Alonzo G. Fisher Park Street Elliot Williams

Dyer Family Returns Home After Bath and Augusta Visit

Mr and Mrs Claude B Dyer return to West Somerville Massachusetts after a week in Bath with Mrs Dyer's parents Mr and Mrs George Coombs of Cherry Street and a visit with relatives in Augusta.

Claude B. Dyer West Somerville Mass Bath

Jayne Family Delays Bath Visit After New Canaan Trip

Mr and Mrs John K Jayne and son Kennen of New Canaan Connecticut visited Mrs William D Sewall in Bath. Mr Jayne returned home Sunday while Mrs Jayne stays in Bath for a longer visit.

John K. Jayne Son Kennen New Canaan, Conn Jayne William D. Sewall York Hall Bath

Russell Couple Return From New Jersey Visit

Mr and Mrs Clifford Russell returned to their Lyndehurst New Jersey home after a two week visit at the home of Mrs Russell s parents Mr and Mrs William Rich on High street They were joined by Mr Russell s brother Linwood Russell who will spend the winter in New Jersey.

Clifford Russell Lyndehurst N. J William Rich Madelyn Rich High Street Mr. Rich General Electric Co Lynn Mass Miss Rich Chase National Bank New York Parker N. Moulton Nash Wareham Moulton Elizabeth Dennizon Washington, Conn

Brunswick teachers resume duties after vacations

Miss Florence Neiley returns to Brunswick schools after two weeks vacation with her parents in Trufant's Crossing. Harry McIntire goes back to Hope Rhode Island after visiting his parents on Washington street. he preaches there and studies in Providence. Miss Dorothy Weeks departs for Framingham Massachusetts to teach at the Normal school following a vacation with her sister, a Red Cross nurse, at the Cosmopolitan club. Miss Jeannette Smith, Wilton academy teacher, returns after visiting her mother on Middle street. she hosted a supper bridge for friends Friday evening. Dr. and Mrs. Paul G. Bagdikian and Anita with Mrs. A. H. Ehlers leave for Boston and return Tuesday morning. Miss Margaret Mackinnon returns to New York University after vacation at Norman Mackinnon’s home. Mrs. Granville Colby hosts Cosmopolitan club directors at Quimby street. business meeting followed by social time and refreshments. Miss Minnie Staples sails to Somerville Massachusetts to visit brother Forrest Staples.

Chester A. Plant Brookline Mass Stephen Plant New York Harry W. Crosman Somerville Mrs. Plant Florence Neiley Brunswick I. B. Neiley Trufant’s Crossing Dorothy Weeks Framingham Ruth Henry Red Cross Cosmopolitan Club Jeannette Smith Wilton Academy Edward B. Smith Middle Street Miss Smith Margaret Mackinnon New York University Norman Mackinnon Summer Street Granville Colby Quimby Street

Miss Mildred McPherson Recalled By Ill Brother

Miss Mildred McPherson of Needham Massachusetts was summoned home due to her brother's illness at a local hospital.

Mildred McPherson Needham, Mass

Petit Couple Welcomes Seven Pound Son

Paul Armand Petit, a seven pound son, was born to Mr and Mrs Armand Petit of Center Street on December 27. Mrs Petit was formerly Miss Bessie Staples.

Paul Armand Petit Armand Petit Center Street

Shoals of locals return from treats and travels

Mr and Mrs William Sherman of Gardiner and their son Donald have come back from a visit with Mrs Helen Mulligan in Winship Street. Bertie Johnson and wife returned from Boston where he was treated at Deaconess hospital with her joining him, his condition hopeful. Donald Wilson resumes studies at the University of Maine in Orono after Christmas at home. Helen Shorey returns to Bates College, Marjorie Troop and Carolyn Turner go to Cambridge for Lesley School studies. Several students and a banker visit, and Langdon Simonds sails to England for Norton Grinding Co. headquarters. Miss Edna Hallowell and Edna Danforth return to Farmington Normal.

Forest Stanles Constance Richard Staples Edrie Turner Court Somerville Mass Bath James B. Drake Cambridge Harvard Graduate School Frederick E. Drake Washington Street William Sherman Donald of Gardiner High Street Helen P. Mulligan Winship Street Bertie Johnson North Street Boston Johnson Deaconess Hospital Donald Wilson David L. Wilson Orono University of Maine Helen Shorey Bates College H. Alton Shorey Marjorie Troop Carolyn Turner Lesley School Arline Troop Middle Street Lulu Turner Langdon T. Simonds Worcester England Simonds The Norton Grinding Co London Carol Percy Edna Hallowell Jed F. Hallowell Oak Street Eleanor Danforth Frank W. Danforth Farmington Normal School Stanley Wallace Bryant and Stratton Commercial School Harry S. Wallace Granite Street

MIT Student John Newell Returns to Cambridge

John Newell visits his Washington street parents for Christmas before resuming MIT studies as a member of the class of 1934. Mrs. Frances Peaslee is ill at home on Middle street. Edna Hallowell and Eleanor Danforth return to Farmington Normal after Christmas at home. Mrs. Frederick H. Kimball goes home on High street after Augusta visit. Dr. and Mrs. Burton Hodgkins of Augusta visit Cambridge, returning from Eben Dana’s.

John Newell Cambridge Mass Massachusetts Institute of Technology W. S. Newell Washington Street

Thursday Bridge winners and local social notes

The weekly Thursday Bridge club awarded first prize silk underwear to Mrs. Emily Morgan and second prize silk hose to Miss Ruth Johnson with third prize gloves for Mrs. Evelyn Grindell. A consolation silver cigarette box went to Miss Mae Bickle as five tables played under hostesses Mrs. Helen Cummings and Mrs. Evelyn Grindell. Next week’s hosts will be Mrs. Harold Small and Miss Helen Larrabee, with many attendees named among the Bath and Brunswick social circle.

Emily Morgan Ruth Johnson Evelyn Grindell Mae Bickle Helen Cummings Harold Small Helen Larrabee Margaret Keegan Louise Johnson Agnes Cook Alma Daley Margaret Fraser Flora Hennessey Priscilla Powers Mary Spear Frances Jewett Arline Footer Jennie Small Esther Bonney Julia Murray Alice Hartnett

City projects and community notes from local press

The piece lists street blasting to straighten a dangerous curve on High Street near Marshall Street, with removed material used for sidewalk fill along Goddard pond’s west shore. It also covers local donations, events, dances, committee news, farm bureau meeting, and school activities from the city.

High Street Marshall Street Goddard Pond

Personal notes from coast guard and local club events

Capt Walter Sprague resumes duties after leave at Pop ham Beach Coast Guard Station. Mrs Anna Averill Severin substitutes at Central Grammar for ill Miss Doris Dyer. Roland Smith Post American Legion auxiliary hosts baked bean supper Saturday five to seven at Legion hall. Mrs Edwin B Parris, patient at Brunswick hospital, shows improvement and may return home Friday. Mrs Robert Brownell hosted contract club on Cobb road. Mrs Carl C Anderson top scorer, Mrs W Dayton Hill runner-up. J Edward Drake Jr returns to Boston to attend Huntington School with father Hon J Edward Drake. Mrs Carroll Watson hosted luncheon on Washington street. doubles of contract won by Mrs Charles H Cahill and Mrs Frederick H Kimball. Mrs William Mussenden consolation. Mrs Ernest Allen of Topsham attended as out of town guest.

Walter Sprague Popham Beach Upper Washington Street Robert Brownell Cobb Road Carl C. Anderson W.dayton Hill J. Edward Drake Jr Boston Huntington School J. Edward Drake Carroll Watson Charles H. Cahill Frederick H. Kimball William Mussenden Ernest Allen Topsham

Smooth swindler targets Bath yacht scene man hunted

Bath police seek H. A. Hallett of New London Conn claiming to be steward of the yacht Bradford. He cashed checks totaling 75 dollars and placed orders at the Hotel Phoenix and Steeves Market while using names of yacht stewards as references. A broad-daylight fraud spree ended when authorities alerted Bath and Brunswick officers.

Bath H. A. Hallett New London Hotel Phoenix Jennie M. Allen Bradford Iron Works Corp London, Conn Capt A. Small The Phoenix Ed Brown Steeves Hi-Esmaro Paragon Placida Gunnison Mr. Steeves Allen Hallett Whitney Brunswick Arthur Cushman State Highway Police Rockland Seacoast East

Monthly Meeting of D A R Chapter

Colonel Dummer Sewall chapter of the D A R met in the American Legion hall on Tuesday afternoon. A storm kept many members away, but those present enjoyed a paper on The Constitution of the United States read by Miss Alice K. Robbins. Miss Agnes Humphreys presided in place of the absent regent Miss Margaret R. Foote. Refreshments were served.

Dummer Sewall American Legion Hall United States Alice K. Robbins Agnes Humphreys Margaret R. Foote

Betsy Ross L. T. L. party at YMCA noted

The Betsy Ross group of girls held a Friday party in the YMCA room with 43 present. They enjoyed games, a clothes line gift draw, corn cakes and butter scotch, and singing. Nearby groups met for L. T. L. activities and a Nazarene meeting featured stories on tobacco harms and New Year gifts of rubber balls.

Betsy Ross Y.M.C.A Winnegance Iva Kenney Nazarene L. T. L Nazarene Vestry Ralph Nadeau Ruth Dobson

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Grady Best New Brunswick John Conti North Screet Warren BE. Kershner New Bern N. C Jimmy Kershners Maine Walter V. Cummings Portland William F. Plummer Alice Mulligan Jake Santa Claus Helen Plummer Mulligan Virginia Wright Hazel Cook Reta Henderson Stella Jewett Barbara Fisher Virginia Golder Winifred Safford Robert Boudreau Frank Thompson Clarence Reed Lawrence Smail Clarence Blake Frederick Henderson Carlton Perry Robert Chaney Dorothy Davis Barbara A. Fuller East Boothbay Aubrey B. Call Pittsfield Methodist Episcopal Church Alfred G. Davis Edith Dodge Edith Bradbury Earle C. Fuller Francis Smiley William McGilvery Annie Donnell Garden Street City Hospital Costello P. Hall Sagadahoc Ferry Edward Gaudet Louise Gaudet Washington, D. C Gaudet U. S. Navy Peter Gaudet Maxwell Street Octave Dauphin Tarbox Street Lou Marr H. P. Bridge, Inc Upper Washington Street Edward Hunt Ida Plant Abbie McCabe Sadie Hutchins Hunt Allen Niles South Portland Nellie Wheaton Philip O'Hara Columbia Hotel Lewiston Miss McGrath Eugene McGrath Miss Nielsen Mary Hartnett William Pierce Harpswell Donald Ring Hayden Rogers James Jackson Courtney Stover Howard Bates Arthur Hall Hortense G. Bryant C. Ralph Bryant Arlington Street Ensign George William Nelson United States Coast Guard Miss Bryant Morse Concord Deering High School Chi Omega Ensign Nelson O. W. Nelson Breckton U. S. Coast Guard Academy Coyngham Ethel Short Olive McNeil Ernest Harriman Auburn Miss McNeil Roy McNeil Dummerstreet Daniel Williams Herriman Arthur Harriman Lisbon Falls George Jewett Bath Hospital West Bath Leonard Lord Fitts Street Henry Leeman Herbert Huggard Leonard Muncy Charles S sSewall of Wiscasset Edgar A. Blanch A. R. Ames Malden, Magss John McInnes Carl Faton Bangor Faton American Express Co Eaton Emma Barstow Thomas Grindell Harriet Johnson Springfield Ernest Johnson Frances Dunning Westfield Edmund M. Staples Front Street Charles E. Cushing Green Street Mr. Cushing Palm Beach, Fla Ernesto Fabri Raymond Trott Evelyn Moses Arthur Maines Margaret Colby Gilmore Maines Joel T. Maines Richardson Street Miss Colby Colby Hope Adams Auguste Harry McIntire Hope R. I Clarence McIntire Mr. McIntire Dudley Bible Institute Providence Paul G. Bagdikian Anita A. H. Ehlers Minnie Staples George Staples Somerville, Mass Forrest Staples Dorothy Thompson Dorothy Conley Marion Whitten Charlotte O'Brien Nassan Institute Wilbur Hagan Frank W. Hagan Harry Ring Washburn Street Arthur C. Shorey the National City Bank of New York W. Scott Shorey W. S. Shorey Edna Danforth Frances Peaslee Milton S. Kimball Leo Campbell John Dall South Street Knick-Knack Klub John Sylvester Highland Street Harold Safford Meadowway Percy Miller George Mosher Roy Lutz Gerald Holland Evelyn Burgess Mary Sylvester Herbert Knight Anna Jewett Westport Junction Alden G. Smith Lydia Chicago New Eee Anne Smith Warren R. Smith Oak Park Leonard Clark Wolcott Denver Colo Smith Alden Smith Rupert H. Baxter Mere Point Anna Smith Wolcott George H. Hudson Marion Freeman York Street Scituate, Mass Harry F. Morin Constance Grange Alfred Ames Malden Edward Lamb Santa Barbara Cal Philip Brickett Alfred Sturgis Alfred Bucknam Robert Bucknam Louise Bucknam Brooklyn N. Y Harry McGlinchy Fairfield Clarabel Quick Eastman School of Music Rochester Richard Quick Joseph Lausier Elizabeth Deering Sargent School of Physical Education Carroll A. Deerig Florence Watson City Seth Watson Richmond Nequasset Ladies Home Woman's Home Companion Fred Sturtevaint Fred King Phippsburg Harry A. Daniels Rockland Courier-Gazette Charles Lincoln Daniels Florida New York Herald Mr. Daniels Mr. Lincoln Independent Thad Gaeus Hedrick Hedrick Citizen's Coal Co Hhis Ladies Aid of Central Church George Tobey Charles T. Jackson Hiram F. Bailey Joseph E. Avery Alfred Rowe James F. Dunton Warren Stilphen Lisbon Freeport Nequasset Farm Bureau Charles R. Farnham Morse High School Hallowell Grindell Colonial Club Dunlap Commandery Masonic Temple Colonial Club Orchestra Maurice Haynes John Wishart George Quicksall John Wilson Ath Tat Ais Sagadahoc Charles B. Randall Bowdeinham G. W. Horsfield Universalist Church Carrbbean Sea Harvesters Grange Hall West Bath Grange Herbert Simpson Harry Peterson Grange Alice Magoun Elizabeth R. Moses Baker High School D.A.R Optometrist Arthur Allen Bath Trust
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