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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1932

Page

6

Bath residents attend Portland orchestra concert at Memorial hall

Bath social pages list Mr and Mrs Shaw Mr and Mrs Parks and other Bath residents among attendees at a Portland Municipal Orchestra concert at Memorial Hall Bowdoin College. The 85 musician ensemble directed by Charles Cranham featured soloists Miss Isabella Jones and Miss Katherine Hatch. Hayden Conant of Bath plays oboe.

John Shaw Howard Parks Frederick E. Drake Frederick Be, Drake, Jr Walter S. Glidden Marcia Moulton Hayden Conant Sophie Mikels Bessie Mikels Joseph I. Smith Arthur Sewall John Black Clarence E. Johnson George B. Connard Bath Portland Municipal Orchestra Memorial Hall

Boston Visit Ends for Jacksons and Guests

Mr and Mrs Lawrence B Jackson return to Boston after a weekend with Mr and Mrs Arthur Sewall. They are joined by Mrs Carroll Watson who will visit Mrs William Rogers in Wellesley Hills Mass and Miss Mary F Gibbons who will stay in Boston before going to Providence RI to be guest of cousin Mrs J Prescott Farneworth.

Lawrence B. Jackson Boston Arthur Sewall Jackson Carroll Watson William Rogers Wellesley Hills Mass Mary F. Gibbons Providence, R. I J. Prescott Farneworth

Weekend notes from Portland church and college social

Miss Evelyn Redlon of a Portland business college spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. O. M. Redson. First Baptist church members met at Mrs. Clifford Harrington's home for a Wednesday business session and entertainment. Miss Laura Hall sang and read, with Mrs. Nella Stover also reading, and Mrs. Bernard Morris on piano. Twenty three attended. Arthur Gebhard chiropodist, who left Bath for Houston last April, returned Saturday and is now at 734 Middle Street.

Corliss Street Ephraimy French George Allen Nellie Bonney Prank Curtis Angus Burden Charles Plank Nelston Kenney Lena Helms Emma Daley French Burden George WaHncs John Nocton Mabel Shepard Eta Potle Laura Mitchell Martha Citting Winnie Mudre First Baptist Sherch Feo Laura Harrington North Whid Nella Stover Arthur I. Stuart Blanche Moody Dx Larrabee Simon Moore Zita St. Clair Lillian Freeman Bernard Morrill Corn Stheard Evelyn Redlon Portland Mrs O. M. Redson First Baptist Church Clifford Harrington North Street Laura Hall Bernard Morris Arthur Gebhard Houston Bath Middle Street

Miss Virginia Clark Hosts Club at 217 High Street

Miss Virginia M Clark entertained club members at her home on High Street with Miss Jessie Colby Miss Shirley Shepard and others in attendance. Miss Colby will host the club at its next meeting. John H Grindell and 30 members of the High School orchestra attended the orchestral concert in Brunswick Thursday night.

Virginia M. Clark High Street Jessie Colby Shirley Shepard Mis Isabelle Berry Phyllis Wright Edna Potter Elinor Coombs Elizabeth Oliver John H. Grindell Brunswick

Mrs Tilton Improving After Illness in Brunswick

Friends of Mrs. Harold A. Tilton of Brunswick report she is improving rapidly after a recent illness.

Harold A. Tilton Brunswick

Boston trip returns for Thomas Lyden at Plant’s garage

Thomas Lyden resumes duties at Plant's garage after a Boston vacation. He witnessed Max Schmeling, the world heavyweight boxing champion, at the Boston Garden during his stay in Boston.

Thomas Lyden Boston Plant Lyden Max Schmeling Boston Garden

Benefit event supports Hebrew school at city hospital

Arthur F. Maye of 819 High Street entered City hospital for a surgical operation. A card party was held on Wednesday January 13 under the Hebrew Ladies' Aid to aid the Hebrew school. Five prizes were awarded including Dorice Psvnch for the women’s prize and Sam Lipkind of Boston for the men’s prize. Minnie Brown won the consolation prize and an electric clock went to John Pree van.

Bertsearl Synagopac Th Hebrew School Hebraw Ladies’ Aid Dorice Wichcore Sam Lipkind Boston Minnie Brown John Pree van

Belfast guest and Boston optometrist visit Lincoln street

Mrs. Charles Hammons of Belfast visits Lincoln street guests Mr. and Mrs. Addison Pendleton. Donald F. Preble arrives with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Frank W. Preble after taking a Boston optometry job. Preble, a 1931 Massachusetts School of Optometry and Morse high school graduate, has six years in the field and practices at home. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Butterfield and three children from Chicago visit Mr. and Mrs. Fred B. Reed on 969 High street.

Charles Hammons Belfast Addison Pendleton Lincoln Street Donald F. Preble Boston Frank W. Preble Cherry Street Mr. Preble Massachusetts School of Optometry Morse High School Frank Butterfield Frank Jr John Meta Chicago Fred B. Reed High Street

Neighborhood bridge club hosts host of local prizes

Mrs. Stearns W. Scott entertained her Andrews road neighborhood bridge club Friday evening. First prize went to Mrs. George F. Oliver, second to Mrs. John Atwood, and third to Mrs. Thomas Haley. Miss Olive Rowe, Lewiston business college student, returned Sunday after weekend with her mother Mrs. Mina Wilson at 1206 Washington. Miss Nellie Webber of Pearl street is a City hospital patient. Walter M. Potter of 1074 High street walked outdoors Thursday for first time since December operation at Bath City hospital. he returned home just before Christmas. Roy W. Putney of Senter's, Inc. visits Boston on business. Commander G. B. Vroom and Mrs. Vroom with son recently moved to Bath. Vroom attached to Bath Iron Works Corp., living at 918 Washington street at Oak corners.

John Grindell Young Ladies’ Bridge Club Bath Savines Institution Andrew Flaherty Ruth Johnson Josephine Fraser Brian M. Jewett Allan Spear Margaret Fraser Carmen Atkinson Helen Bonney Gertrude Freeman Kathleen Hart Bath City Hospital Nurc Alumni Association Bonney Washington Street Edith Rich Estella Bowden Marguerite LeMont Madelyn Hartnett Leola Fleischmann Ina Small Violet Brown Belva Fullerton Roberta Parris Verna Bowie Kathryn Hecht Dorothy Marr Leona Spicer Eva Powers Ladies Aid of Central Church M. B. Hodgdon Lillius Dunnells Alfred Rowe Brunswick Hospital Stearns W. Scott Andrews Road Bridge Club George F. Oliver John Atwood Thomas Haley Olive Rowe Lewiston ‘Business College Mina Wilson Walter M. Potter High Street Mr. Potter G. B. Vroom

Mrs Karcher S Jackson Hosts Contract Club at Center Street

Mrs Karcher S Jackson entertained her contract club at her Center street home for a tour day afternoon gathering highlighting light refreshments and friendly play among members.

Karcher S. Jackson Center Street

Visitors and family notes mix at Bath and area towns

Louis Petlock and Nethan Hurwitz families visit Mattapan and Brookline. Mex Hurwitz and son William travel from Browny to join 22 Franklin visitors. Rev Ralph Hayden of Camden visits. Cuthbert Wilson writes of entertaining Capt. William R. Freeman. Mrs George Ingalls and Irene Ingalls in Boston for the winter visit Bath due to Mrs. John O. McHeffey illness in Snowpark.

Louis Petlock Mattapan Mass Nethan Hurwitz Brookline Mex Hurwitz William Browny N. Y Niethan Petlock Franklin Irec Ralph Hayden Camden George F. Ingalls Irene Ingalls Boston Severa Bath Ingalls John O. McHeffey Snowpark

Round of games at Pine Tree circle party in Bath

Bridge and whist were played at the board party given by Pine Tree circle No. 826 C. F. A. in Red Men's hall. Whist prizes went to Mary F. Murphy Phoebe Hart and Harriet Coyle while Albert Gallant won bridge with consolation to Leslie W. Spencer. Also notes on local marriages illnesses travel and a Bowdoin college lecture by Dr. T Z Koo on January 18.

Pine Tree Circle Red Men's Hall Mary F. Murphy Phoebe Hart Harriet Coyle Albert Gallant Leslie W. Spencer

McLellan Jr Returns to Boston After Weekend at Home

J Houghten McLellan Jr returns to Boston on Sunday after spending the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs J Houghten McLellan of Washington Street city readers are advised of the family visit and travel details.

J. Houghten McLellan, Jr Boston J. Houghten McLellan Washington Street

Pollard Returns to Portland After Short Visit

Victor Pollard, patient at the Marine hospital in Portland, has returned to the city after spending a few days with his sister Mrs. Ralph Mank on Spring Street.

Victor Pollard The Marine Hospital Portland Ralph Mank Spring Street

University of Maine student returns home for short visit

Donald B. Wilson a senior at the University of Maine spent several weeks at the university forestry department lumber camps at Princeton and arrived Friday afternoon at the home of his parents Rev and Mrs David L Wilson on Middle Street to pass a few days before resuming his studies. Walter E Chase confined at home on Center Street by illness has returned to W FE Chase Co.

Donald B. Wilson University of Maine Forestry Department Princeton David L. Wilson Middle Street Walter E. Chase Center Street W. FE. Chase Co

Maine Home Economics Teachers Hear Federal Agent

Miss Janette Smith of Middle Street attended a conference of the Vocation al Home Economic teachers of Maine in Portland. The meetings at the Columbia hotel featured Miss Amidon, the Federal agent, addressing sessions with discussions and planning of work for teaching Home Economics in schools.

Janette Smith Middle Street Portland Vocational Home Economic Teachers

Community Notes On Local Residents And Travels

Mrs. Doris Campbell, Colby senior, returned to Waterville to resume studies after weekend with parents Mr and Mrs Elmer F Campbell. Mrs. Gertrude Coffin and Mrs. J C Herlyck left to visit Mrs Coffin's daughter in Jamaica Plain Massachusetts. Mrs. Henry G Shaw on a trip to Houston Island Falls and Pittsfield to install Eastern Star officers. Mrs. Shaw to return later this week. Mrs. William D Sewall plans to sail from New York City February 18 for California with cousin Mrs Willis E Knowlton. They will travel on the S S President Hoover via the Panama Canal to Pasadena and stay two weeks at Hotel Vis Del Arroyo then return by the Grand Canyon, away about six weeks. Joseph Small of New York City visiting his mother Mrs.

Joseph A. Small New York City Bath Frank A. Small Washington Street Doris Campbell Colby College Waterville Elmer F. Campbell High Street Henry G. Shaw Order of the Eastern Star Maine Houston Island Falls Pittsfield Shaw William D. Sewall California Sewall Willis E. Knowlton Shrewsbury Mass S. 8 Hoover Panama Canal Pasadena Vis del Arroyo Grand Canyon Pascal Harper Front Street Albert Henderson Auburn

Widow Florence Honstvet Recovers After Beach Tragedy

Mrs. Florence Honstvet rests at her mother in law Mrs. Albert Peterson’s Coytesville New Jersey home with wintering aid. She is widow of Paul Honstvet and widow’s son Paul Jr drowned July 23 at Popham Beach during a family outing.

Florence Honstvet Albert Peterson Coytesville N. J Honstvet Paul Honstvet Paul, Jr Popham Beach

Fitzgerald Family Visit Highlights Portland Weekend

Mrs. John Fitzgerald and her son Lieut. Com. Edward Fitzgerald of Portsmouth New Hampshire visited the city on Saturday while she spends the winter in Portland.

Milton C. Trett John C. Fitzgerald Clarence Johnson Portland John Fitzgerald Edward Fitzgerald Portsmouth N. H

Mrs Freeman and infant to leave Bath City hospital

Mrs William Freeman and her infant daughter Priscilla will depart Bath City hospital on Wednesday. Due to illness in her family they will stay several days in Falmouth Foreside as guests of her brother Langdon Hill.

William Freeman Priscilla Bath City Hospital

Visiting Masons From Maine Attend Belfast Commandery

Rev. David L. Wilson leads the Grand Commandery of Maine on an official visit to Palestine Commandery No. 14 in Belfast with attendance from Bath officials. Local notices cover injuries, visits, family news, social events, and club activities in Bath and surrounding towns.

David L. Wilson Maine Palestine Commandery No. 14 Belfast Bath Edward Sampson Dunlap Edward Lowell Thomas Huston M. H. Beerwort Arthur B. Stilphen Grand Commandery of Eben J. Marston Dun

Rector’s Cook’s Tour Opens on A and P Network

Notes of interest report George Rector, America’s leading restaurateur, begins his Cook’s Tour of America on the Our Daily Food program with WEAF and WJZ hook-ups. The series covers U S dietary differences and will lead to a Europe tour revealing recipe sources. Also listed are W T C U and Grace Church events, plus Paul Locke freed on municipal court dismissals after a Bath collision. Souvenirs planned for the Young People sessions.

George Rector America Broadway WEAF WJZ United States Europe Rector Paul Locke Bath John J. Keegan Washington Street Oliver Street Locke P. F. Thibeault Brunswick

Local officials, fund drive, and court notes in Bath

Bath items report Walter F. Abbott of Bath Water District on Maine Water Utilities meetings in Auburn. Roland Smith post raises funds for a British gun base display. Judge Holmes court vacancy talk, W. S. Kenyon named as possible candidate. Trolley extension ends, salmon fishing hopefuls, Stickney talk on wildlife. City nursing class, Bates College talk, vital stats, Y M C A membership, divorce decree, Bowdoin fraternity house, intoxication case, new stamps preview, Lake Placid Olympic stamp, Tom the Boston bull death, transport and bus changes, Republican plans, and various local notices.

Bath Lake Placid N. Y United States Washington New York

Reorganization of Universalist men's club halted

The Universalist church reorganization of its men's club was dying when officials decided to hold the first meeting of the club on Wednesday.

Universalist Church

Donald Small Hosts Evening of Contracts at Washington Street

Donald Small entertained guests at his Washington street home Tuesday night, playing three tables of contract in a quiet social gathering. The event showcased local hospitality and midweek leisure among neighborhood residents.

Donald Small Washington Street

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lillian Davis George Reynolds Milan Ftreet Summer Street Frank French Helen Shaughnessy Clifford Wilband Andrew McAllister Raymond Powers David Rich North Bath Reynolds William Feogwill Shaughnessy Myer Canter and D. J. Tardif Lewiston Sundby Harold Cole Robert Brownell Cobb Road Percy Richardson George Ames Sie North Woolwich Wesley Church Eva Cahill Harris T. Rodick Georgia Ripley Aid Lizzie Goodwin Odd Ladies Sewing Circle Elizabeth Pepper Elizabeth Tedford Elsie Higgins Nellie Hunt Maggie Nelson Eva Atwood Jennie Thompson Mary Gillespie Odd Fellows Hall Edward Larrabee James Temple Ralph MacDonald Charles Lee Farley Mayo Stanley Wallace John Murray Richard Haskell Leslie Larrabee Vernal Chaney Franklin Morse Hope Rowe Jeannette Shackford Margaret Twomey Doris London Francis Mather Hibbert Norton Paul Hayes Howard Mayo Leon Genthner Chester Hirne Ada Greenblatt Austin Morse Benjamin Woodside Georgetown Stearns Scott Jank Curtis Pleaant Street Annie Towle Nettie Mae Scott Lucy Brown Ruby Campbell Eula Moerang Arthur I. Pepper Gladys Olm Worth Street Talyh Cornih, Jr K-18 Jennings Gadl Ridgeport Conn Bhacesidionist George As No Card Party Paulfield Cornis Golias Edgar Oliver John W. Gilmore Anne Kimball Miss Kimball Commander Liggett Mr. Lenz Grace Lord Fred Potter Pomfret Center, Conn George Levyn Turner Court Harry Manseer Sagadahoc Superior Court Manser the Phoenix William H. White White Winter Street Olney C. Perry Bedford Street John McInnes Edwin F. Ramsay Hyde Windlass Co Grand Central Palace Fred St. Andrews Andrew Ruth Meister Shaw’s Arthur F. Maye City Hospital Srolay Va Nellie Webber Pearl Street Roy W. Putney Senter’s, Inc Boson Cuthbert Wileo Wilton Willian R. Ffeeman Cuty Lake Fred D. Dwyer Wesley Street Lillian F. Moss Dwyer Benjamin Brewster Grace Church Addie E. Amazeen J. Horace McClure Garden Street Branche White McClure Almon R. Perry Willard Howe Edward B. Smith Free D. Hill James O. Lincoln Charles M. Lincoln Montclair T. Z. Koo Bowdoin Cell Dr. Koo Gertrude Coffin J. C. Herlyck Joseph Small H. Stanley Peterson Carl T. Meister Park Street Harry A. Plummer North Bath Road Rogers Farm E. Motley Fuller Bernard Henderson Bowdoinham Gladys Johnson Eleanor Greenwood Pepperill Henry C. Wright John McCarty William J. Collins Norwood Hospital Norwood Collins Ann Mary Robbinson John W. Curry Oak Street Madison Allison Curry Chester Dana Meadow Way Eben Dana Sumner Sewall David Sewall Robert Hatch Louise Schofield David Feldman Leo Humoff John Lebo Roxbury, Mass Morris M. Petlock Franklin Street Max Ruiz William Davis Contract Bridge Club Granite Street Louise Daley Kennebunkport Frank Daley Beacon Street Malcolm L. Doble H. A. Owen Sabine Charles P. Wetherbee Quincy Carrie C. Smith Charles Cummings Donald 8. Sewall Boothbay Harbor Parent-Teacher Association Salvation Army Hall Alice May Douglas Charles R. Sims Grace Church Men's Club Gerald Atkinson Walter F. Abbott Maine Water Utilities Association Abbott J. W. Randlette Richmond Sagadahoc County Roland Smith No. 21 A. L War Department Ralph Gay Eugene M. Desmond Gay Desmond Spear William S. Kenyon Sebasco Helver Supreme Court of the United States Oliver Wendell Holmes Massachusetts Hardings Winneganee Creek Percy Plant Joseph Stickney Saco Department of Inland Fisheries and Game Stickney Harry Manser Superior Court Mercury Paul A. Gregware Bailey Evening School Gregware Pres. Gray Bates College American Legion Auxiliary City and Legion Bertha Portugal Y. M. C. A. Men's Club David Sprague Lloyd L. Steeves Benjamin Colby John Allain Charles Bartlett Clayton Fortier Fred Gowell Kenneth Trask Harold Lyden Albert McMann Herbert Douglas Horace Herrick Louis Peeler George Paulin Alice G. Safford Fred R. Safford Saga‘dahoc Superior Court Wendall C. Safford Cm Pss Fraternity Bowdoin College Moody Street Chi Psi Fraternity Bowdoin Eugene G. Ingalls Eugene E. W. Ingalls Chi Pss Henry G. Hodgdon Courtney E. Stover House of Correction Tom J. H. Scott Union Street Little Rock L. I Scott Harry Stendrup Lawrence Houston William F. Sullivan Nashua Bath Rotary Club A. Hallet & Co Greyhound Greyhound Lines Rvice Transportom Republican State Committee Augusta House Cosmopolitan Club Roland Smith Post American Legion the Legion Legion Nequasset Farm Bureau James Colby Wiscasset Road Extension Department Farm Bureau Smith Freeman Republican City Committee City Hall ARTHUR_ ALLEN Optometrist
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