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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1937

Page

3

Wiscasset Woman's Club hosts district guests and plans

The Wiscasset Woman's Club opened its season with Mrs. Henry W. Webb presiding. Guests included Millicent Maddocks and Louise Miller, leaders from Boothbay Harbor and Waldoboro. A violin performance by Miss Betty Sortwell followed by tea capped the gathering. A October 22 reception at eight with Bowdoin’s Prof. Mitchell is slated.

Woman's Club of Wiscasset Henry W. Webb Millicent Maddocks Woman's Club Boothbay Harbor Louise Miller Waldoboro District 9 Albert J. Myer Betty Sortwell George M. Piickard H. W. Webb James A. Bimson D. F

Weekend visits and obituaries mark West Bath notes

West Bath reports a weekend motor trip by Mr and Mrs E W Haggett of West Bath and family through the White Mountains stopping at Rose Brook Inn New Hampshire. Alfred B Snow dies after illness prompting visits by daughters from Harpswell and Freeport. Other moves include guests at Sabine and Sabino cottages and relatives visiting Bath area families including Dr Ralph McNary Marblehead visit to Sabino.

E. W. Haggett Harold Haggett White Mountains Rose Brook Inn New Hampshire Charles F. Dolliver Lewiston Fred W. Larrabee Alfred B. Snow Albert Merriman Harpswell Gilbert Wilson Freeport Ralph Keay Keay Ida Keay West Medford Mass Quaker Point Thure Nelson George Cameron George Cameron, Jr Beachmont Nelson Sabine Ernest Williams Stanley Dwight Hale Bath James Bradford Paris Samuel Bates Delmar Bates Snow Park Ralph McNary Marblehead John H. McNary Sabino

Dromore Grange Holds Semi Monthly Meeting At Phippsburg

The Dro more grange met Tuesday night in the grange hall at Phippsburg with strong attendance. County Deputy Harry Rack ley and Mrs. Rackley attended as guests. Rackley gave an annual talk and Mrs. Rackley spoke. The degree team conferred first and second degrees on two Bath men, Harry Nason and Stanley Williams. Sandwiches cake and coffee served.

Dromore Grange Grange Phippsburg Harry Rackley Rackley

Westport Visitors Cross Montsweag Bay on New Ferry

Westport notices record the first crossing of Montsweag bay on the new ferry with Mr. and Mrs. Earl Richardson and daughter Trudy leading the voyage. Additional items note local seasonal travel, visits, and arrivals including Cromwell, Greenleaf, Hodgdon, Knights, and Colby households. Several social events and weekend gatherings are listed among Bath and Wiscasset associates.

Earl Richardson Trudy Augusta Montsweag Bay Robert Elmer Greenleaf Sarah Welch North End George Richardson Earle Hopedale Medford Mass R. L. Fowle Archie Cunningham Bath Co. E. A. Cromwell Edward Greenleaf Homestead Town Hall Carl Hodgdon Solomon Higgins Ethel Wass Jonas Knights Melvin Colby Rines Boston James Harpen Jeanie Francis Miller Holliston Ernest Colby Evelyn Ellsworth Colby Frances Eugene Whitten Lester Hodgdon Wiscasset Ethel Doris Higgins Verne Thomas Brewer Boothbay Harbor Arthur Pratt Auburn Freeman Colby Amos Knights Claudette Labbie Wallace Ross Beaton Edwin Cromwell Stuart Little Fred Greenleaf Walter Frank Gilbert Greenleaf Robert Greenleaf Jane Albert Shirley Add Stewart Harvie New Rochelle N. Y Walter Powers Georgetown Russell Sturmer Arrowsic R. T. Beaton Albertine Knights Philip Leavitt Woolwich Lizzie Cromwell Stuart McLeish Everett Ida Greenleaf Mercie McFadden Ardenne Maynard Sacred Heart Church Colin Dunn James Murray Dunn House Belle B. Tilton Addie Tilton South Portland the Cedars Ralph Whitley Pratt Cottage Oscar Rines Salem Jonas Knight James Apt Clara Wright Eva McFarland Francis S. Eaton England France

Nequasset Folks Serve Fine Boiled Dinner

The Congregational church at Nequasset filled to capacity on Friday as members served a boiled dinner followed by an old fashioned concert. Participants wore period attire, gowns dating to Woolwich’s early social life, with a choir performing ballads and humorous numbers.

Nequasset Woolwich Henry Dubar Earl Dow William Robson Ray Rice Betty Ryan Sally Ryan Gertrude Gilmore Sadie Robson Mary Charles Brown Frederick Gilmore Beltran Crocker John Carter Dubar John Gilmore Frank Bailey Ardelle Farrar Bernette Bailey

Bay Point residents note October occupancy and visits

David Noyes of Portland occupies The Pilot House cottage on First Beach for October. Peggy and Louise Hamilton and friend dined with Edna M. Coolidge at the Birchwood. Mrs. Edward Cook called on Mrs. William Adams and Louise Howard. Aunt Lou celebrated a Tuesday birthday with meals, gifts and wishes from Bath friends including Mrs. Walter L. Day. Books donated to Aunt Lou's Gift Shop charity benefit. Bay Point Village Corp voted to hire someone to care for cottages during owners’ absences. duties began October 1. Clarence Kneeland relocates family from Rawley, Mass. to Walter Reid's George cottage.

David Noyes Portland Pilot House First Beach Peggy Louise Hamilton Edna M. Coolidge Birchwood Eward Cook South Street Bath William Adams Louise Howard Lou Walter L. Day Aunt Lou Kennebec Ionit Kneeland Howard James McFarland Edward Coombs John Ruth Tumble Inn Bay Point LeRoy Moore Rawley Mass Walter Reid Georgetown

West Bath Red Cross Holds First Fall Session

West Bath Red Cross branch held its first Fall work meeting at West Bath Grange Hall with 20 adults and three children. The day focused on making children's clothing and quilts. Dinner committee members and many West Bath residents attended. next meeting set for two weeks at Mrs. Joseph N. Day's home.

West Bath Bath American Red Cross West Bath Grange Hall Morton Audrey Peterson Portsmouth N. H William Powers Brunswick Road George R. Booker Carlton W. Andrews James B. Lemont Fred W. Larrabee Courtney E. Stover Joyce J. Everett Mayo Alfred B. Snow Lincoln Williams Llewellyn D. Rogers Cora Robinson Boston Henry L. Adams Clifford B. Wisband Charles T. Henderson Fred B Kittridge Joseph N. Day Simpson Powers Day

Sewing at Home meeting draws twelve in West Bath

West Bath Farm Bureau held a Thursday session at Mrs. Arthur Brawn’s home with 12 in attendance. Lewiston agent Hortense Welch led the program, dinner committee included Mrs. Charles E. Ripley, Bath, and the next meeting is slated for October 21 with Sewing Construction led by Mrs. Harris T. Rodick.

West Errold Quint Elmer Sidelinger Charles T. Small Edward Thompson Ellery E. Whittemore Harris T. Rodick

Nequasset Farm Bureau Meeting Recap and Plans

Attendance reached 31 at Nequasset Farm Bureau meeting held at Mrs. Carolyn D. Wing’s North Woolwich home. Miss Hortense Welch led sewing talks on pockets buttons and fall wardrobe fabrics. Upcoming events include an Oct 28 Topsham annual meeting and an Oct 20 sewing at home session.

Nequasset Farm Bureau North Woolwich Carolyn D. Wing Nequasset Percy D. Marston John C. Gilmore Maurice T. Hathorne Herbert Leeman Leverett C Welch Wing Percy Bailey Welch Alberta Williams Bath

Woolwich hosts Silver Tea and community gatherings

Bonnie Brae Woolwich home of Mrs. Wilson M Wright hosts a Silver Tea on Friday October 15 under Woolwich Union for Christian Service Benevolence. Bath residents plan to attend with speaker Mrs Ralph Lunt of Portland presenting The Modern Moslem World and maps. Sunday services listed for Day's Ferry Nequasset Sagadahoc Ferry with Sunday school at Nequasset and Sagadahoc Ferry.

Trawler Villanova Launch Set for October 21 at Bath Iron Works

The trawler Villanova, built for F. J. O'Hara & Sons of Boston, is scheduled to launch on October 21 at Bath Iron Works. Francis J. O'Hara Jr. will christen the vessel. Capt. Harry P. Percy, late ill, has recuperated at his Staten Island home and will soon return to health.

Villanova Bath Iron Works Corp F. J. O'Hara & Sons Boston Francis J. O'Hara, Jr Harry P. Percy Staten Island N. Y Marine Hospital George Percy

Sagadahoc Probate Court Probate Actions Second October Session

Judge Glidden ruled on numerous matters at Sagadahoc probate court in Bath. Petitions for probate of wills covered Harris Ordway Blair Pease Reed Flaig and others with executors named or appointed. Administrations, bonds, inventories, and account actions spanned Bath Phippsburg Richmond Bowdoin Topsham Georgetown and Manchester New Hampshire with multiple guardianships and commitments granted.

Glidden Sagadahoc Maria G. Harris Phippsburg Harvey R. Harris George H. Ordway Bowdoin Lillie E. Ordway Forest A. Ordway Ellen Blair Bath Flora B. Savage John H. Pease Edward W. Bridgham Mary L. Reed Richmond Lorena Reed Blanche P. Ryan Susie M. Davis George C. Pease J. Houghton McLellan J. Houghton McLellan, Jr Lucy E. Williams Edward L. Eaton Minott Williams Abbie E. Ryder Harry W. Douglass Bernard H. Coombs R. G. Coombs Peter E. Renaud Martha E. Renaud Vernie E. Blagdon Abbie E. Reynolds Georgetown Henry N. Reynolds C.t.a Annie FE. Riley John William McGuire Louise J. Riley Gertrude C. Riley Malon O. Genthner Orrin P. Genthner Daniel Williams Nellie T. Reid Arthur J. Dunton Frances A. Weeks Homer Potter Henrietta Potter Allan Spear Charles D. Curtis Fred A. Curtis Mabel C. Phinney Edward H. Phinney Topsham Alice M. Gannon Thomas Gannon John W. Morse Nathaniel M. Morse William N. Beal Rowland S. Beal Felix Flaig Grace Flaig Laura A. Genthner Wilbur O. Allen Bowdeinham Neal A. Donahue Ruth D. Hurlbert Manchester N. H John G. Soule Woolwich Guardian Beryl E. Murray Et Als N.C.M Georgianna K. Blair Charles C. Low Pownal State School Shirley Theresa Smith

Woolwich Good Will Club Plans Supper and Sale

The Woolwich Good Will Club met at the home of Mrs. Harry E. Fitch to organize a supper and sale for this evening at Sebenon hall. Miss Florence Carlton leads dining room duties and Mrs. Edward V. Reed handles the kitchen. Hostesses include Ardelle Farrar Euene Hunnewell Costello Hall Ida Beals John Lilly and Percy Marston. The menu features meat loaf squash onions potatoes pickles salad pie cake and coffee. The next meeting is set for Oct 25 at Miss Florence Carlton’s home.

Good Will Club Woolwich Harry E. Fitch Sebenon Hall Florence Carlton Edward V. Reed Fitch Ardelle Farrar Euene Hunnewell Costello P. Hall Ida Beals John Lilly Percy D. Marston

Montgomery Versailles Royal Arch holds school of instruction

The Montgomery and St Bernard Royal Arch chapter announces a school of instruction at Masonic Temple led by Past Grand High Priest Benjamin L Hadley. Afternoon session starts at two, supper at 6 30 by Genesta chapter, then the evening session. In other news Mrs Henry W Owen Jr and Mrs Wilmer I Voorhees hosted St Mary's guild at Grace church parish house with good attendance as members prepared items for the Needlework guild.

Henry W. Owen, Jr Wilmer I. Voorhees St. Mary's Guild of Grace Church

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John Myer New York Mr. Myer Federal Street Clarence A. Richards Damariscotta Joseph FE. Hubbard Alice D. Taylor Walter G. Chase Helen McLaughlin Camden Josephine L. Tucker Detroit Frances Creamer Tucker Josephine Augusta Trust Co Depositors Trust Co Joseph E. Hubbard Somerville Hubard Hodge Street Charles M. Legrow Grace L. Knight John C. Fisher Bath Road West Roxbury Carl M. P. Larrabee Massachusetts Organ Society of the First Congregational Church Jeannette Haggett Oak Grove Seminary Newton Dorcas Club Beatrice Morris Marcia Angell Charles S. Sowder Everett A. Sherwood Judy Congregational Parsonage John Mayo Frank H. Hutchins Washington Street Evelyn Hutchins Stoneham Garrison Hill Olive Branch Dresden Crescent George W. Boynton Lake Worth Fla William E. Gorham Douglass Schmal Schmal Mary Colby Fred H. Lord of Sidney G. Evans Walter G. Leavitt New York State Niagara Falls Rey Charles E. Titus Lockport Joseph G. Bailey South Braintree Frank E. Quinnam Wesley C. Day Fred G. Asley Union Street Dresden Road Charles T. Baisley North Edgecomb Palm Springs Calif Charles N. Sigison Miss Pinkham Marie Antoinette House Wiscasset Academy Verna Southard Marion Groves Lillian Rines Emily Chisam Ruth Leavitt Betty Richardson Gladys Rines Gerald Sherman Phyllis Bryant Donald Faulkingham Elaine Dow Ruth Grover Franklin Pond William Grant Maurice Pendleton Academy Athletic Association Nina Brown Marion Grover Bernard Seamon John Blagdon Minnie Porter Frank M. Haggett Walter Serle William Cost Jackie Lloyd Grover York James Grover Birch Point Eva G. Wise Roland Waltz Lee Gorham Augustus W. E. Gorham Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall Sol Holbrook Mildred L. F. Metcalf William Bradford David M. Collins Chewonki Creek Collins Wiscasset and Leonard Seamon Jay Kinahan Harry Haggett Norman Holbrook Robert Bryant Robert Corey Roy Wright Ervine Dickinson Stanley Fairservice John Reed Parker Foy Eis Guu Ter En Ford A EASI Micar R.C.A Mance OIA Gofkauf Golkauf Gofkauf's Front Street TEL Westport Mrs Amos Knight Jennie Cromwell Congregational Church West Bath Red Cross West Bath Farm Bureau Nequasset Farm Bureau Meeting Lewis E. Spicer Bedford Street Frank Quinnam Bonnie Brae Wilson M. Wright Benevolence Committee Woolwich Union For Christian Service Isaac B. Howard Joan C. Gilmore Ralph Lunt Woolwich Union Sagadahoc Ferry Edward Dukette Glenn Falls Charles Haley Montsweag Forrest Johnson Robert Nelder Grace Setter Barnard Bailey Jane Ferro Maxine Walker Loring Mayberry Belmont Edward Moulton Bryant-Stratton Business School Brunswick Hospital Leon Kelley Brooklyn School Improvement League No. 6 School Clyde Lake Willis Lake Nequasset Harlan Trott Murphy's Corner George Farnham Wellesley Kenneth Soule Frank Kelley New Jersey Harry Muckler Woolwich Center Montsweag Church Ladies Aid Church Hall Walter Leavitt Luetta Hathorne Glendive Mont Albert Hathorne Carlton Trott Miss Hathorne Day's Ferry Sadie Leonard Wollaston Mabel Jack Albion Corliss Ethel Buck Herbert Munsey Charlotte Buck Isaac Howard Carle Longfellow Fred Brown Marcia Stinson G. M. Stinson Woodfords Genesta O. E.S W. S. Glidden
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