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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1937
Page
4
Richmond reports a busy week with visits from Bath and Bowdoinham relatives, installation plans for Amy Bradley tent D of U V of C W, and Maine Veterinary Association officers at Hotel North Augusta. Obituary details follow for Ella G Foote with family survivors listed. local meetings, sports fundraisers, schooling awards, and community projects populate a lengthy town brief.
Hon. Arthur J. Dunton qualified as Bath municipal court judge on Tuesday morning. Appointed by Governor Barrows and confirmed in mid January, he took the oath and filed his bond. Dunton succeeds John J. Keegan, who served six terms 1912 to 1936, leaving Bath without a municipal court since 1936. He has prior service as county attorney, mayor, Board of Education member, and trustee of the Davenport estate.
Nate Gould's ten piece Portland orchestra to play for the Fourth Annual President's Ball at the Arcade under Club Garret, Friday evening January 29 into January 30, Franklin D. Roosevelt’s natal day. Proceeds aid infantile paralysis victims. ticket sales strong. patronesses named. committee listed. tickets at Hallett's drug store or from club members.
Hosmer Pond five miles northwest of Camden hosts a reveal as the Winter sports area nears finish. About 500 visitors toured the Main Lodge House and facilities last Sunday, astonished by the lodge’s vast main room. Berth L Jacobs, Hampden Academy administrator for eight years, resigns to pursue a new educational post as a successor is arranged.
Mrs Roy M Newman hosted the Working League on Tuesday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Everett Stevens of Robinhood attended pictures at Bath Opera House Tuesday. Mrs Ada McGilvary of Portland visited her brother Gilbert Lewis. Miss Poelle Heald spent a few weeks with Emma B Billings in Richmond. Mr and Mrs Edward Wren called on friends in Bath Wednesday. Mrs Walter Schoepfer spent Sunday in Robinhood with Mrs Annie M Jones. Harold Brown Jr returned to Morse High School Bath Monday after a week illness at the home of his parents at Kennebec Point. Mrs L Farle Hagen was a Bath visitor Wednesday. Walter Powers drove to Portland with Gilbert Lewis last week. Miss Eleanor Cunningham senior Morse High Bath spent weekend at home with her parents. Rev Walter Schoepfer and friends from Five Islands attended service in Portland. During Schoepfer’s absence Mrs Agnes Powers of Robinhood preached at Five Islands church. Mr and Mrs Edward Wren returned home after visiting Graymore hotel in Portland. Friends of Carroll Powers are pleased he is improving at Togus hospital.
State Engineer says a fishway from the Kennebec river into Winnegance lake is feasible and worthwhile. Proposes possible lake level raise and installation through the spillway to keep costs low while avoiding land damages. Requires approvals from Phippsburg selectmen and the State Highway Commission and may become a PWA project with local support. Hundreds of striped bass observed near Lee spillway boost prospects for a sportspersons paradise.
Funeral conducted Wednesday morning at St Marys Church with Father David Surette leading. James M Royal sang Crossing the Bar. Bearers Edward Peters Napoleon Surette Walfred Snowdon Frank McDonald. Burial in Calvary Cemetery family lot.
Miss Eleanor Given died Sunday evening. Her funeral was held Wednesday afternoon from her home at 48 Oliver Street with Rev. Harley A. Shattuck officiating. The bearers were Henry Minott, Elliot A. Fuller, Minott D. Gwen, and Edwin H. Given. Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery Wakefield Mass.
The funeral for Mrs. Maude P. Gay was held Wednesday afternoon at two o clock at the Congregational church in Day's Ferry with Rev Willard Rand officiating. Bearers were Samuel Buck Cleveland Buck Carlton D Reed and William Wright. Burial followed in Rivctstae Cemetery.
Rangeley reports the start of what could become the longest natural to rope slide in the region. The run reaches 2200 feet and may extend higher up the hill. Ski trails include a four mile trek to Saddleback Mountain.
Charles L. Burgess a Roys Market employee picked six fragrant mayflowers along the roadside at Bay Point while making deliveries Tuesday afternoon. The blossoms are believed to be the first mayflowers reported in the area this month.
Mrs Oscar Thornton returned Monday to Washington Street from a 31 day trip to the West Indies and South America aboard the Lady Nelson of the Canadian National Line. Stops included Bermuda St Kitts Nevis Montserrat Dominica St Lucia Barbados St Vincent Grenada Trinidad and Georgetown British Guiana. They also flew over the jungle and Kaieteur Falls in an eight hour airplane excursion. The voyage faced rough seas with the ship 18 hours late leaving Bermuda and heat reaching 102 degrees in South America.
Central church league sponsored a supper bridge Monday in the parish house with 25 tables in play. Prizes were awarded in contract and auction events to ladies and men, with Mrs. Harry Carpenter and Arthur W. King among the top winners.
Mrs F Arthur Berry was appointed chairman of the Summer round up committee by Mrs Alfred E Carpenter president at a South End PTA meeting. The Girl Scouts urged the PTA to host a Mother Daughter banquet in March for the 25th anniversary. Mrs William P Crowley presented a framed certificate of last year’s Summer round up. Dental clinic reports were given by Mrs Leland R Mitchell and Mrs Elwood A Hathorne. tea was served. The next meeting will be an all day event in February with Mrs John H Hunt, Mrs Fred Coombs and Mrs Chester A Plat on the dinner committee.
The F R Groves Monumental Works at 244 Front Street, once run by the late Ezra R Groves for Many Sears, is sold to Murdock FE MacKenzie and will operate as M E MacKenzie Monumental Works. MacKenzie, with 36 years in the trade, has worked with the Auburn Monumental Company and often visited Bath to improve J R Groves’ works. A separate school talk urged students to engage in government affairs and defend fundamental principles, stressing citizen responsibility and honest participation.
Belmont couple at their cottage on Saturday. Arthur Marr from Malden visited family. Bath and Georgetown residents noted at various visits and events. A chimney fire at Mrs Addie Stevens' home was contained by Joe Davis. Community talks and upcoming meetings referenced with local figures and students.
Bath Elks held a smoker with a 630 start and clam chowder supper. Dick Reed of Rockland, publicity manager for Sea and Shore Fisheries Commission, presented moving pictures from Banks trawlers and explained the operations as they progressed. House committee chair Waller L Whitney organized arrangements and invited guests.
Five Islands Fire Pichters were called on Thursday at 10 05 to a chimney fire at the home of Mrs Addie Stevens. The crew arrived in 13 minutes, found the fire confined to the chimney, and kept it under control while inspecting the roof under Lt Vernon E Gray in Captured Carrs absence.
Loretta OConnor 67 widow of Joseph OConnor died Sunday afternoon at Memorial hospital from pneumonia after a short illness. Born in Sydney Nova Scotia she came to Bath as a girl and lived here since. She was daughter of Thomas Capstick and long served as housekeeper for the late Miss Marcia Richardson on Garden Street. She belonged to St Marys sodality and church. Survived by sister Mary McNeil of New Haven Connecticut and several nieces and nephews.
Maude Presby Gay 58 of Woolwich died Monday at Bath Memorial Hospital after a six day stay following a long illness. Born in Machias she moved to Woolwich 19 years ago and lived there since. She was married to the late John James Heffron and is survived by her son Lawrence M. Heffron and grandchildren Adeline Vivian Heffron and Edward Alexander Heffron, all of Woolwich. She attended the Congregational church.
Mrs Catherine E Frates 66 widow of Joseph A Frates died Monday at her home 10 Dike Road after several months illness She was born in Bath daughter of Richard and Nora Nagle and lived most of her life in Bath She belonged to St Marys Church She is survived by two sons Richard of Bath John of Camden N J one daughter Mrs Joseph Madden of Bath one sister Mrs Herbert Grindell of Bath and eight grandchildren
Miss Eleanor Given daughter of Mrs Sarah A Given of this city died Sunday night from bronchial pneumonia. She is survived by her mother and two brothers Mini D Given of Melrose Massachusetts and Edwin H Given of Wakefield Massachusetts. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 30 at the home of her mother 48 Olver Street.
The funeral for Mrs Marion Worres wife of Elbridge Wortey was held Thursday at 2 PM at the Arthur F L Mayo funeral residence on High Street. Rev Harley A Shattuck led the service at Beacon Street church with bearers Newman Kennerson Ralph Kennerson Roland Kennerson and Sidines Higeims. interment followed in Oak Grove cemetery. Ourer Gelismiths renowned Comeds She Stoops to Conquer named annual costume play for Bates College 4 A Players to be staged March 4 and 5, due to small drama group membership this year the Shakespearean play could not be performed.
Mrs S de J Emerson 52 wife of Frank E Firrson Smyrly of Bath died January 7 at the Emerson home 37 George Street Danbury after lingering illness. The Emersons lived in Bath about ten years coming from Wiscasset and moved to Danbury to join their daughter Ruth L. A Morse High School valedictorian in 1927. She was a native of Ireland with relatives there. Besides her husband she leaves a daughter Mrs Edward Annis who cared for her and one grandson Lyell Annis. She attended Corliss Street church in Bath.
Mrs Clara E Peoples 57 wife of Robert Peoples died Dec 31 at her Somerville Massachusetts home from a stroke. Born in Bath Australia Aug 3 1879 she lived in Somerville many years. She is survived by her husband four step children a niece and a cousin. Funeral was held Jan 2 with burial in Arlington Massachusetts.
Fred S. Foster 64 of Topsham died suddenly Tuesday morning in Topsham where he had resided. Born in South Dresden he was a son of Cuyingy Charles Foster now of Rich mir He was a member of the I O O F of Richmond. Survived by a half sister Mrs Robeso Cameron and a niece Mrs Woodbury E Br of Oakland services set for 10 am at the South Dresden Church with burial in Maple City cemetery.
Mrs Catherine E Frantes taken Tuesday morning at Wan St Mar church attended by Father Timothy C Marm. Services conducted with Mo Royal singing Farewell and Mrs Gract Cunningham Pace to Fi. Pallbearers John Con Way Ernest Freeman Christie Keily Norman Norton. Burial in Giants lot Oak Grove remocery.
Vague report notes a group from several schools touring during Whit with ties to Delaware and Pennsylvania. The text references January events and a returning party with unclear names and dates.
Pine Cone troop No 4 met Monday afternoon on Winter Street. Members worked on crafts and completed the Court of Honor requirements. Mrs. LeRoy Vo Honsinger presented badges and led the ceremony in a joint meeting with another troop.
English walnuts originated in Persia and reached America via England, tracing a path of propagation from ancient cultivation to modern commerce. The note frames the nut’s historical migration and links Persia England and the United States in its lineage.
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