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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1932

Page

8

Bath residents attend Portland Municipal Orchestra concert

Bath people including Mr and Mrs John Shaw Mr and Mrs Howard Parks and many others filled Memorial Hall Bowdoin College to hear the Portland Municipal Orchestra directed by Charles R Cranham. Soloists Isabelle Jones and Katherine Hatch performed as 85 musicians offered a fine program. Hayden Conant of Bath plays oboe in the ensemble.

John Shaw Howard Parks Frederick E. Drake Frederick E. Drake, Jr Walter 8. Glidden Marcia Moulton Hayden Conant Sophie Mikels Bessie Mikels Joseph I. Smith Arthur Sewah John Black Clarence E. Johnson George B. Connard Bath Portland Municipal Orchestra Memorial Hall

Lewiston Visitors Attend Bath Ladies Bridge Meets

Myer Canter and D J Tardif visited Lewiston Sunday. Mrs John Grindell won first prize at the Young Ladies Bridge Club weekly meeting in Bath Savines Institution building. Second prize went to Mrs Andrew Flaherty, third to Miss Ruth Johnson, and fourth to Miss Josephine Fraser. Four tables were in play with Mrs Brian M Jewett and Mrs Allan Spear in charge. Miss Margaret Fraser and Miss Carmen Atkinson will host this week. Harold Cole of Boston stayed with Mr and Mrs Robert Brownell Friday. Bath City Hospital Nurses Alumni met Jan 12 at Mrs Helen Bonney’s home with bridge and refreshments. Edith Rich won high score, Estella Bowden second, Marguerite LeMont third. many guests attended.

Dike P. T. A George Reynolds Milan Ftreet Summer Street Frank French Helen Shaughnessy Clifford Wilband Andrew McAllister Raymond Powers Joseph I. Smith David Rich North Bath Reynolds William Fegwill French Shaughnessy Washington Street 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 Nurses Alumni Association Bonney 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

Percy Richardson Returns Home From Portland Hospital

Percy Richardson has returned to his High street home after several weeks of confinement in a Portland hospital.

Percy Richardson High Street Portland

Jacksons Return to Boston After Weekend Visit

Mr and Mrs Lawrence B Jackson return to Boston after spending the weekend with Mr and Mrs Arthur Sewall. They were accompanied by Mrs Carroll Watson who will visit Mrs William Rogers in Wellesley Hills Mass and Miss Mary F Gibbons who will stay in Boston a few days before going to Providence R I to visit her cousin Mrs J Prescott Farnsworth.

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

Portland student Evelyn Redlon visits with parents

Miss Evelyn Redlon, a student at a Portland business college, spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. O. M. Redlon.

Evelyn Redlon Portland Mrs O. M. Redlon

Church Gathering At North Street Home

A church meeting held Wednesday of last week at Mrs. Clifford Harrington’s home on North Street featured a business session followed by entertainment. Participants included Miss Laura Hall who sang and read, and Mr. Nella Stover who gave a reading, with Mrs. Bernard Morrill at the piano. Afterward games were played. twenty three residents attended.

First Baptist Arch Laura Harrington Nella Stover Arthur I. Stuart Blanche Moody Pan Latrabee Simon Moore Tta St. Clair Lillian Freeman Bernard Morris Cora Edheard First Baptist Church Clifford Harrington North Street Laura Hail Bernard Morrill

Chiropodist Arthur Gebhard Returns to City Practice

Arthur Gebhard, a chiropodist who spent three years in Bath and went to Houston last April, returned Saturday and will be temporarily located at 134 Middle Street in the local offices.

Arthur Gebhard Houston Bath Middle Street

Miss Virginia Clark Hosts Club Meeting at Home

Miss Virginia M Clark entertained club members at 217 High Street on Thursday evening. Present were Miss Jessie Colby Miss Shirley Shepard Miss Isabelle Berry Miss Phyllis Wright Miss Edna Potter Miss Elinor Coombs and Miss Elizabeth Oliver. Miss Jessie Colby will host the club at its next meeting.

Jank Curtis Pleaant Street Annie Towle Wettie Mae Scott Lucy Brown Ruby Campbell Eula Morang Scott Middle Street Virginia M. Clark High Street Jessie Colby Shirley Shepard Isabelle Berry Phyllis Wright Edna Potter Elinor Coombs Elizabeth Oliver

Brunswick Orchestra Concert Draws John Grindell and 30 Members

John H. Grindell and about 30 members of the high school orchestra attended the orchestral concert in Brunswick Thursday night.

John H. Grindell Brunswick

Mrs Tilton Of Brunswick Improving Rapidly

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

Harold A. Tilton Brunswick

Lyden Returns to Plant's Garage After Boston Trip

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.

Thomas Lyden Boston Plant

Mrs Hammons of Belfast Visited by Pendletons on Lincoln Street

Mrs Charles Hammons of Belfast is visiting for a few days at the home of Mr and Mrs Addison Pendleton on Lincoln Street.

Charles Hammons Belfast Addison Pendleton Lincoln Street

Boston Optometrist Donald F. Preble Arrives With Family

Donald F. Preble has joined the local optometry field after arriving from Boston with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Frank W. Preble of 22 Cherry street. A 1931 graduate of Massachusetts School of Optometry and Morse High School class of 1926, he brings six years of experience and will practice at his home.

Donald F. Preble Boston Frank W. Preble Cherry Street Mr. Preble Massachusetts School of Optometry Morse High School

Butterfield Family Visits Reed Household in Chicago T

Mr and Mrs Frank Butterfield and their three children Frank Jr John and Meta of Chicago are visiting Mr and Mrs Fred B Reed at 969 High Street describing a social visit between families in the city context.

Frank Butterfield Frank Jr John Meta Chicago Fred B. Reed High Street

Neighborhood bridge club honors awarded at Mrs Stearns W Scott home

Mrs Stearns W Scott hosted the neighborhood bridge club Friday evening. Mrs George F Oliver won first prize, Mrs John Atwood second prize, and Mrs Thomas Haley third prize. Miss Olive Rowe, Lewiston business college student, returned Sunday after visiting her mother Mrs Mina Wilson at 1206 Washington Street.

Stearns W. Scott Andrews Road Bridge Club George F. Oliver John Atwood Thomas Haley Olive Rowe Lewiston Business College Mina Wilson Washington Street

Patient News From City Hospital On Pearl Street

Miss Nellie Webber of Pearl street is a patient at the City hospital. Walter M. Potter, 1074 High street, was outdoors walking about his home Thursday for the first time since undergoing an operation Dec. 7 at the Bath City hospital. Mr. Potter returned from the hospital the day before Christmas.

Nellie Webber Pearl Street City Hospital Walter M. Potter High Street Bath City Hospital Mr. Potter Beere

Roy W Putney Visits Boston On Business

Roy W. Putney of Senter s, Inc. has been spending a few days in Boston on business.

Roy W. Putney Senter'’s, Inc Boston

Vroom Family Now Residing in Bath at 918 Washington

Commander G. B. Vroom Mrs. Vroom and their son recently moved to Bath. Commander Vroom is attached to the Bath Iron Works Corp. They reside at 918 Washington Street corner of Oak.

G. B. Vroom

Mrs Karcher S Jackson Hosts Contract Club Gathering

Mrs Karcher S Jackson entertained her contract club at her home on Enter Street Thursday afternoon, sharing cards and conversation in a casual social afternoon.

John McInnes Washington Street Freca D. Hill High Street Robert Hatch

Boston Area Guests Visit City Family Hosts

Louis Petlock of Mattapan and Nathan Hurwitz of Brookline along with Mex Hurwitz and his son William of Bronx arrived Friday to spend the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Petlock at 22 Franklin Street. Rev. Ralph Hayden of Camden was a guest Thursday. Cuthbert Wilson, son of Rev. and Mrs. David L. Wilson, wrote that on January 4 they entertained Capt. William R. Freeman of the city at the Wilson home in Maka-

Harry Manser Auburn Sagadahoc Superior Court Manser the Phoenix William H. White White Winter Street Olney C. Perry Bedford Street Louis Petlock Mattapan Mass Nathan Hurwitz Brookline Mex Hurwitz William Bronx N. Y Nathan Petlock Franklin Street Cuthbert Wilson David L. Wilson Wilson Willian R. Freeman Maka

Ingalls sisters visit Bath during Boston trip

Mrs. George F. Ingalls and Miss Irene Ingalls are in Boston for the winter and will remain several days in Bath because Mrs. Ingalls' sister Mrs. John O. McHeffey of Snowpark is ill.

Grace Lord Boston George F. Ingalls Irene Ingalls Bath Ingalls John O. McHeffey Snowpark

Cornish and Golias Entertain at Second District Club Event

Ralph Cornish Jr. of Jennings Head Connecticut and George Golias presented an engaging program at the Second District Republican Club Baisteld headquarters. Prizes were awarded and refreshments served. The duo, a popular dance team, have performed at many affairs this winter. Edgar Oliver resumes duties Monday at the City Clerk John W. Gilmore's office after a month.

Ralph Cornich, Jr Jenningshead Bridesport Conn Et No George Ia Edgar Oliver John W. Gilmore

Pine Tree circle hosts card party in Red Men’s hall

Reports from Bath list winners in whist and bridge at the Pine Tree circle No. 826 C F A event. Mary F Murphy won whist first, Phoebe Hart second, Harriet Coyle consolation. Albert Gallant top bridge, Lettie W Spencer consolation. Also notes Joseph A Small’s return to New York City after Bath visit. multiple marriage intentions filed, local social visits, illness, and events at Grace church with Rt. Rev. Benjamin Brewster.

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

Victor Pollard Returns to Portland After Visit

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

Victor Pollard Marine Hospital Portland Ralph Mank Springstreet

Ruth Meister Returns to Shaw's as Clerk

Mrs Ruth Meister resumes duties as clerk at Shaw s after three weeks confined at home by illness.

Ruth Meister Shaw’s

Maine student returns home from forestry camp visit

Donald B. Wilson a University of Maine senior spent weeks at the forestry department lumber camps in Princeton and arrived Friday afternoon at his parents home Rev. and Mrs. David L. Wilson Middle Street to pass several days before resuming his studies.

Donald B. Wilson University of Maine Forestry Department Princeton David L. Wilson Middle Street

Walter E. Chase Returns to W F E Chase Co

Walter E. Chase, confined to his Center street home by illness for several days, has returned to the W. F. E. Chase Co.

Walter E. Chase Center Street W. FE. Chase Co

Miss Janette Smith Attends Maine Home Economics Conference

Miss Janette Smith of Middle Street attended a statewide conference of Vocational Home Economics teachers in Portland. The meetings at the Columbia Hotel were addressed by Federal agent Miss Amidon, with discussions and planning on improving Home Economics teaching in schools.

Janette Smith Middle Street Portland Vocational Home Economic Teachers

Local residents among weekend travels and visits

Miss Doris Campbell returns to Cobly College in Waterville to resume studies after weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Elmer F Campbell High street Mrs Gertrude Coffin and Mrs J C Herlyk left Saturday to visit Mrs Coffin s daughter Mrs Morton F Young in Jamaica Plain Massachusetts Mrs Henry G Shaw associate grand matron of the Order of the Eastern Star in Maine travels to Houston Island Falls and Pittsfield to install chapter officers returning later this week Mrs William D Sewall of Washington street plans to sail from New York City February 18 for California with cousin Mrs Willis E Knowlton of Shrewsbury Massachusetts aboard the S S President Hoover via the Panama Canal to Pasadena and back for about six weeks including a stay at the Hotel Vist Del Arroyo Joseph Small of New York City visits his mother Mrs Frank A Small in Washington street for a week.

Joseph A. Small New York City Bath Frank A. Smal Washington Street Doris Campbell Co’by 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 Vist: del Arroyo Grand Canyon

Widow Florence Honstvet Recovers After Tragic Beach Loss

Mrs. Florence Honstvet remains under care at her mother-in-law Mrs. Albert Petersons Coytesville home where she is spending the winter. The widow of Paul Honstvet, she witnessed their son Paul Jr drown July 23 at Popham Beach during a family outing, and has never fully recovered from the shock.

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

Fitzgeralds Visit Portland With Son in Tow

Mrs John Fitzgerald visiting from Boston with her son Lieut Com Edward Fitzgerald of Portsmouth New Hampshire spent Saturday in the city.

John Fitzgerald Portland Edward Fitzgerald Portsmouth N. H

Mrs Freeman and infant to leave Bath hospital for Falmouth

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

Reverend Wilson Visits Palestine Commandery No 14 in Belfast

Local Masonic scene details Rev. David L. Wilson grand commander of Maine visits Palestine Commandery No 14 in Belfast with Bath attendees listed. Also reports on injuries, social visits, family travel, and multiple residents in Bath and nearby 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

Boothbay Harbor Woman Attends Bath Club Meet

Mrs. Donald S. Sewall of Boothbay Harbor visited Bath on Monday to attend her contract club meeting. She was recently elected vice-president of the Boothbay Harbor Parent-Teacher association.

Donald S. Sewall Boothbay Harbor Sewall Parent-Teacher Association

Noted Restaurateur George Rector Launches Cook's Tour

George Rector America's leading restaurateur and Broadway confidant unveils his Cook's Tour of America on the Our Daily Food program broadcast at 9.45 a.m. on WEAF and 10.30 a.m. on WJZ. The series will explore U S regional food differences ahead of a later Europe tour revealing recipe origins. Public notices include W T C U and Salvation Army youth meetings with planned souvenirs and social. Paul Locke of Bath is freed in municipal court for lack of prosecution after an auto collision on Washington Street.

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

Bath News Roundup of Local Meetings and Events

Bath city notes report on Maine Water Utilities meeting in Auburn, gun fund drive for a British weapon, local fishing and wildlife talks, YMCA and Legion activities, court actions, bowling and youth events, and upcoming council and Republican committee meetings. Includes weather, school, and transit notes and social highlights from Bath and Sagadahoc County.

Walter F. Abbott Bath Maine Water Utilities Association Auburn Abbott J. W. Randlette Richmond Sagadahoc County Ikhan

Reorganization of Universalist Church Men's Club Favored

Church Sunday evening discussions led to approval of reorganizing the Universalist church men's club. It was decided to hold the first meeting on Wednesday to formalize the plan and elect officers.

Universalist Church

Donald Small Hosts Three Tables of Contract at Washington Street

Donald Small entertained guests at his home on Washington Street Tuesday night, hosting three tables of contract play in a lively card gathering.

Gladys Olm North Street Donald Small Washington Street

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lillian Davis Corliss Street Ephraim French Giorgi Allen Nellie Bonney Prank Curtis Anmis Burden Charlee Plan Nell Kenney Lena Helms Emma Daley Burden Jorge Wallace John Ecton Mabel Shepard Fia Potile Laura Mitchell Marsha Cutting Winnie Mudee George Ames Lie Home North Woolwich Wesley Church Eva Cahill Harris T. Rodick Georgia Ripley The Aid Edwin F. Ramsay Lizzie Goldwin Odd Ladies Elizabeth Pepper Elizabeth Tedford Elsie Higgins Nellie Hunt Maggie Nelson Eva Atwood Jennie Thompson Mary Gilespie Odd Fellows Hall Arthur F. Mays Sinvlay Becks Ts'ac Hebrew School Hebrew Ladies’ Aid Doric Sam Lipkind Minnie Brown John Prorrar 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 Holme Ada Greenblatt Austin Morse Benjamin Woodside Georgetown Stearns Scott Arthur I. Pepper Anne Kimball Descchappelles Club New York Miss Kimball Commander Liggett Mr. Lenz Ladies Aid of Central Church M. B. Hodgdon Lillius Dunnells Alfred Rowe Brunswick Hospital Fred Potter Pomfret Center, Conn George Levyn Turner Court Ropeller Hyde Windlass Co Grand Central Palace Fred K. Andrews Andrews Myer Canter D. J. Tardif Lewiston Harold Cole Robert Brownell Cobb Road Ralph Hayden Camden Fred OD. Dwyer Wesley Street Lillian F. Moss Dwyer Amelia Goowell Miss Moss Guss B. Clark Benjamin Brewster Grace Church Addie E. Amazeen J. Horace McClure Garden Street Branche White McClure Almon R. Perry Willard Howe Edward B. Smith James O. Lincoln Charles M. Lincoln Montclair Milton C. Trott John C. Fitzgerald Clarence Johnson T. Z. Koo Bowdoin Koo J. Houghton McLellan, Jr J. Houghton McLellan Wash Gertrude Coffin J. C. Herlyck Joseph Small Frank A. 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 Oakstreet Madison Allison Curry Chester Dana Meadow Way Eben Dana Sumner Sewall David Sewall Louise Schofield David Feldman Leo Humoff John Lebo Roxbury, Mass Morris M. Petlock Max Katz 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 Oak Street Charles Cummings Salvation Army Hall Alice May Douglas Charles R. Sims Grace Church Men's Club Gerald Atkinson Roland Smith No. 21 A. L War Department Ralph Gay Eugene M. Desmond Gay Desmond Spear William §. 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 Superior Court Robert White Ferrell William A. Fall Mercury Paul A. Gregware Bailey Evening School Gregware Morse, High School Pres. Gray Bates College American Legion Auxiliary City and Legion Bertha S. Abbott 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 Chi Psi Fraternity Bowdoin College Moody Street Eugene G. Ingalls Eugene E. W. Ingalls Chi Henry G. Hodgdon Courtney E. Stover House of Correction Lake Placid Washington Tom J. H. Scott Union Street Little Rock L. I Harry Stendrup Lawrence Houston Front Street William F. Sullivan Nashua Bath Rotary Club A. Hallet & Co Greyhound Greyhound Line 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 Pascal Harper Albert Henderson Republican City Committee City Hall ARTHUR _ ALLEN Optometrist
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