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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1933

Page

6

Phippsburg Graduates Oberlin Student With Honors

Helen Elizabeth Malcolm daughter of Mr and Mrs John C Malcolm Wollaston Mass and Phippsburg graduated from Oberlin college summa cum laude She earned a graduate sociology scholarship at Bryn Mawr for next year Her parents and brother John Jr motored to Ohio for Commencement The piece also lists numerous summer visitors and residents at Wynburg Popham Beach and nearby areas with changing names and movements for the season.

Helen Elizabeth Malcolm John C. Malcolm Wollaston Mass Phippsburg Oberlin College Malcolm Bryn Mawr John, Jr Ohio Phippsburg Congregational Church Horace Holton John Brockton Wynburg Jerome Davis New Haven Conn Horatio Parker Charles Helen Brooklyn N. Y Emma Perry Roseday Cottage Roland Eaton Swarthmore Sebasco Mary Carol Hinckley Stamford Popham Guy Crowley White Head Coast Guard Station Popham Beach Page Wyman Bath Madelyn Bridges W. R. Bowie Lawrence Philip Wyman Walter Morse Augustus Small Small Point Hattie Pye Edward Graves Bowdoinham Alice Coffee Emily Wyman Hattie Minott F. S. Sawyer Flora Risteen Harry Passmore South Harpswell Carl Haskell Harry Berry Portland George Ingalls Robert Chamberlain New Hampshire Brightwater William Haggett Quincy Front Street

Samoset Steamboat Co Stockholders Meet in Bath

A Tuesday meeting of Samoset Steamboat Company stockholders reviewed a slight year end decline in passenger and freight business but optimistic prospects for the season. The Virginia began regular Bath island Boothbay Harbor trips, and the same board and officers were reelected with deep local investments to compete with autos and trucks.

Samoset Steamboat Co E. W. Bridgham Virginia Bath Islands Boothbay Harbor Harry E. Stetson Charles H. Cahill Harry W. Tucker Frank B. Nichols Edward W. Bridgham Merrill A. Perkins Capt A. P. Greenleaf John P. Kelley George R. Yates Nelson L. Jackson Southport

Lewiston teacher hosts school outing at Craig Knoll

Mrs Agnes Craig Seavey principal of the Maine School of Commerce entertained students at an outing at Craig Knoll Great Rattlesnake lake last week. Water sports dancing and games featured a murder game in the evening. An afternoon hare and hound chase with hares William O'Brien and Paul Seavey ended with the pair found in the ice house.

Agnes Craig Seavey Lewiston Maine School of Commerce Craig Knoll Great Rattlesnake Lake William O’brien Paul Seavey

Democratic City Committee Endorses Repeal of Eighteenth Amendment

The Democratic city committee approves repeal of the eighteenth amendment at a Monday night meeting presided by Councilman John J. Mulcahy. A sub-committee will confer with the Women’s Organization for Prohibition Reform to endorse repeal candidates for delegates to the Constitutional convention on Dec. 6.

Democratic City Committee Common Council John J. Mulcahy Women’s Organization For Charles H. Cahill Charles C. Toothaker Leslie J. Wold Mulcahy Ralph P. Dunbar Scott M. Golder Ralph C. Covel Toothaker Sagadahoc Charles Fairbrother Richmond Sagadahac

Steamship Virginia Cancels Morning Trip To Boothbay Harbor

The Steamer Virginia of the Samoset Steamboat Co. cancelled its morning voyage to Boothbay Harbor due to thick fog with a small passenger list and no urgency to sail. The afternoon trip proceeded as planned. A Portland tug planned to tow the Seguin to Portland for repairs after a propeller issue near Hallowell.

Virginia Samoset Steamboat Co Boothbay Harbor Portland Hallowell Seguin Marine Railway Portland Shipbuilding Co Pennypack Wingate Wharf T. K. Haley Bath Pejepscot New York Jed F. Hallowell Warren Davis

Morse High Golfers Challenge Bath Country Club Team

Morse High School golf team issues a challenge to a five member Bath Country Club squad. The likely lineup includes John H Hyde Bernard E Hutchins Lieut George A Hunter Rodney E Ross and Edwin H Given. The match is expected this week probably Friday. A separate note reports a two foot long snake emerging from bananas in a Waterville store. no one was bitten.

Morse High School Bath Country Club John H. Hyde Bernard E. Hutchins George A. Hunter Rodney E. Ross Edwin H. Given

Winnegance Evening Workers Host Social in Cottage Park

The Winnegance Evening Workers held a season ending social in Cottage Park with a covered dish supper and plans for a July picnic. Honorary member Susie Schofield was welcomed while members and guests from Auburn attended. motor boating, road work, and local farming updates accompany notes on town improvements.

Cottage Park Kenney Susie Schofield Annie Williams Marie Marco Grace Trask Emma Hunt Bessie M. Hunt Mena Preble Agnes Nason Bernice Sturtevant Helen Potter Mae Blaisdell Joanna Hodgkins Ruby N. Robertson Blanche Bickford Auburn

Mrs Lemont Heads Past Ladies Club Meeting

Mrs Arthur C. Lemont was elected president of the Past Ladies club of Myrtle lodge No 8 U O of I O L at a Monday meeting hosted by Mrs Amos F Perry 32 Summer street. 18 members attended with prizes awarded in auction and flinch and preparations for a July 24 gathering at the Lemont and Shepard home.

Arthur C. Lemont Bert Johnson John H. Hunt Myrtle Lodge No. 8 U. O Amos F. Perry Summer Street Perry William J. Jacobs Albert E. Pollard Elmer F. Campbell Lois T. McKeiver Flinch Emma Daley Melville B. Clark Lemont Mabel S. Shepard Mary Lowell Charles O. Nelson Seth Stewart Fred S. Curtis Johnson W. Frank Higgins Mitchell Wallace L. Atwood Shepard Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge Rebekah Rockland District 16 Arthur I. Stuart Puritan Lodge Stonington Harbor View Swan's Island Vinalhaven Leonard M. Munsey Harry L. Knight Warren A. Parris Albert H Thompson Lillius L. Larrabee Stuart Victor Pinkham Lois T. McKiever Lula Herbert Dixfield Gertrude Wallace

Fitzgerald Heads Repeal Effort for Prohibition

John C. Fitzgerald was chosen as chairman of the Bath council to pursue repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment. The group will call on local organizations for reps to a council meeting to outline procedures and possibly endorse Sagadahoc county delegates to the Constitutional convention. Also named as community chairmen are Mrs. Alden G. Smith Bath Miss Emily Rideout Bowdoinham and Mrs. Harry L. Stil phen Richmond.

John C. Fitzgerald Bath Council Fitzgerald Sagadahoc County Women’s

Orrington boys save drowning man inspires life saving medal

Forest Dunton a 19 year old of Orrington nearly drowned at Swett's pond when cramps struck him at the third sinking. Eleven year old Roland Hanscom plunged from a raft and pulled Dunton to safety, weighing 72 pounds to Dunton's 162, prompting officials to seek a Carnegie life saving medal for Hanscom.

Forest Dunton Orrington Roland Hanscom Hanscom Swett’s Pond Dunton

Browne Sprague Wedding Held at Central Church Friday

Elisabeth Sprague and Dr Raymond Browne wed in a central Congregational ceremony in Bath. The bride wore ivory satin lace with tulle veil, and the couple plans to reside in Newcastle after a wedding trip. Members of the families and local clubs attended, with organ solos and wedding marches enhancing the service.

Frances E. Sprague Raymond Holt Browne

Dunlap Commandery Enjoys Field Day at St John’s Day

Approximately 75 members of Dunlap Commandery K T gathered at Dyer's Cove Harpswell for St John’s Day. A daylong program featured sports clam bake music vaudeville and a choose up ball game. Several members traveled to Portland for the circus after the event.

Dunlap Commandery K. T Dyer’s Cove Harpswell John Grindell Clif Leeman Dave Henderson Harold Cutting Herbert Douglas Portland Commandery

Girl Scouts End Season With East Brunswick Track Meet

Pine Tree troop No. 1 of the Girl Scouts of America held its final outing of the season at the Trotting Park in East Brunswick. A morning to afternoon track meet featured events and prize placements with Lillian Goodwin, Margaret Cook, and Virginia Davis among top finishers. Leaders Capt. Amber F. Carr and Lt. Inez F. Carr attended with several Auburn-based volunteers. many scouts joined in, enjoyed a song session after lunch, and played games before returning home.

Pine Tree Girl Scouts of America East Brunswick Amber F. Carr Inez F. Carr Ruby N. Robertson Auburn Blanche Bickford Robert W. Ferrell George L. Hopkins Edward Sewall Lillian Goodwin Margaret Cook Margaret Ferrell Bluebirds Scarlet Tanagers Lucy Haggett Isabel King Virginia Davis Phyllis Darrah Mary Josephine Ferrell Annie King Bobolinks Robins

Bath Girl Narrowly Survives Drowning at Sasanoa Bluff

Lazzelle Radley 13, of Tarbox Street, slipped from a sand bar into Kennebec River near Sasanoa Bluff Friday. Rescued after submerging twice by Philip Oliver and John J. Mulcahy Jr. She was accompanied by her father and brother William. She returned to swim again the next day.

Lazzelle Radley Charles Radley Tarbox Street Kennebec Sasanoa Bluff Philip Oliver John J. Mulcahy Miss Radley Woolwich William Oliver and Mulcahy Weeks Street Oliver Charles E. Oliver Bedford Street Morse High School Y.M.C. A Young Mulcahy Center Street Radley

Ruth Fullerton Weds Kenneth London in Home Ceremony

Miss Ruth May Fullerton daughter of Mr and Mrs Oman L Fullerton 54 Mechanic Street married Kenneth W London son of Mr and Mrs William B London 18 Drummond Street Saturday evening in the Fullerton home The ceremony was officiated by Rev Charles R Sims with a single ring service Best man was C Lloyd Hooker maid of honor Miss Ruby P Fullerton The bride wore grey silk and her attendant figure voile Both wore red rose shoulder bouquets Mrs London a Morse High School Class of 1930 graduate and bookkeeper at Wiseman Farms Mr London attended Lubec schools The couple will reside at 18 Drummond Street for now

France Elisabeth Sprague Eugene H. Sprague Richardson Street Raymond Holt Browne A. C. Browne Pittsfield Central Congregational Church David L. Wilson Carrie E. Shaw Evelyne L. Donnell Besse F. Greenblatt Helen L. Hayes Katherine S. Trott Dorothy Hebb Bridgton Farmington Normal Miss Hebb Bradford Burgess Rockland Massachusetts College of Optometry Boston Laurence E. Sprague Frank Knott New York John Shaw Harris Dubois Stebbins Eggling Venice Nevin Wagner Lemare Howard A. Parks Dr. Browne de Koven Shaw Mendelssohn John Bell Auburn Miss Hayes Miss Trott Maine Central Institute Damariscotta Y.M.C.A Lake Cobbosseecontee Winthrop Boothbay Harbor Bath Ruth May Fullerton Oman L. Fullerton Mechanic Street Kenneth W. London William B. London Drummond Street Charles R. Sims First Baptist Church C. Lloyd Hooker Ruby P. Fullerton London Morse High School Wiseman Farms Lubec

Sterling Bible Class Holds Annual Outing

About 30 members of the Sterling Bible class and guests spent a day at Mrs. Benjamin P Coombs Summer home in King's Point. They traveled by car, shared a noontime picnic, and enjoyed sewing boating bathing and horse shoes. Frank I Wakefield of 21 Washington street recently took a Cushman bakery route after years with Central Maine Power Co.

Sterling Bible Class Benjamin P Coombs King’s Point R. Frank Curtis John H. Hunt Wellington A. Moore Ambrose S. MacFadden John L. Russell Chester A. Plant Charles H. Berry Frank I. Wakefield Washington Street Central Maine Power Co Cushman Bakery

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Samoset Steamboat Company Meeting Women’s Organization For Prohibition Morse High Golfers Waterville Beacon Street Beacon Hill The State House Arthur Stewart Cambridge Richard C. Morse John G. Morse & Sons City Street Winneganee Morse Field Mrs. Lemont Ladies’ Club Myrtle Lodge of Odd Ladies St. John’s Day John W. Gilmore Joseph E. Jenec Lisbon Falls Joseph and Emma Balles Jenec Mary A. Gallant Winfred G. and Elizabeth Brown Gallant Libby's Court Edmund C. Tarbell New Castle N. H Robert W.ferrell Com. Ferrell L. F.” Atwood Girl Scouts Old Trotting Park Robertson Mrs. Bickford Dorothy Wing Inez Kennerson Patricia Sewall Ruth Robinson Frances Gallant Barbara Free Iman Barbara Hopkins Pauline Nickerson Madelyn Jones Eleanor Wilson Charlotte Page Catherine Shellenbarger Rachel Scott Barbara Kenney Ruth Shellenbarger Mary Darrah Dorothy Durgan Martha Page Alice Coleman Sasanoa Bluffs Fullerton Rebekahs Inez S. Crosby Maiden Cliff Rebekah Assembly of Maine Belle W. Lewis Melvin S. Hutchins Bethel Grand Lodge of Maine Grand Patriach Miriam Lodge Maiden Cliff Lodge Paul R. Palmer Raymond West Roxbury Pamlers George H. Jacobs York Street Leonard Electric Leonard Mikelsky’ S Music Store Inc 168 Front Stre
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