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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1935

Page

3

Woolwich Woman Describes Florida Tour to St Petersburg

A Woolwich resident recounts a four day Florida south and east coast trip via Tampa Bay to Miami, detailing stops at Bradenton Sarasota and the Ringling Museum, visits to Edison estates, the Everglades, Miami Beach and Palm Beach, with notes on hotels, estates and sights including Coral Gables, the Miami Biltmore, Venetian Pools, and the Singing Tower at Lake Wales. The author mentions encounters with Seminole Indians, Coconut Grove, and the Breakers, ending with a return to St Petersburg.

the Independent St. Petersburg Tampa Miami Manatee County Bradenton Sarasota Ringling Art Museum Rubens Rembrandt Venice Punta Gorda Fort Myers City of Palms Edison Memorial Bridge Thomas Edison Henry Ford Everglades Biscayne Boulevard I Beach Miami Beach Rong Plaza Firestone Siberling Col James Deering Cocoanut Grove Coral Gables Alf Pennsylvania Miami Biltmore Max Baer Hollywood Hollywood By the Sea Palm Beach America West Palm Beach Fort Pierce Great Indian Prairie Ridge Avery Lake Wales Singing Tower Haume Carlson St Lng Pde

Social notices from Bath area residents and visitors

Mrs. Ernest Rogers returns to Dromore after visiting her father Mark Wyman at Small Point. Frank Leavitt attends funeral of brother Charles Leavitt in Augusta. Miss Léna Oliver hosted in Bath. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Gilmore and Miss Eleanor Brown visit Bath. Frank Cushing visits Bath. Miss Olive Hallowell guests of James and Mrs. Thompson at Small Point. Grace Brown visits from West Bath to aunt Mrs. Gilmore. Mrs. Rose Carpenter visiting Hardings with the Browns. Mrs. Percy Holbrook of Campbell's Pond calls on the Hughes home. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Bowker visit Bath. Mrs. Durwent of Dromore guests on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Campbell and John Rogers attend Jimmy Evans Musical Revue in Bath. Mrs. Belle Sawyer and Miss Flora Risteen visit Eva Rogers. Phippsburg Welfare club plans Friday meeting at Miss Emma Perry in Mebrook, weather permitting. if not, alternate at Mrs. Omar Perry in Winnegance. James Perry seen at Phippsburg Cemetery Thursday. Milton Hathorne of Woolwich helps clear roads with town tractor. Fred Curtis visits Bath Friday and Saturday.

Ernest Rogers Dromore Mark Wyman Small Point Frank P. Leavitt Charles Leavitt Augusta Léna Oliver Bath Harry Gilmore Eleanor Brown Frank Cushing Ashdale Olive Hallowell James Thompson Grace Brown West Bath Rose Carpenter Elliot Brown Hardings Percy Holbrook Campbell's Pond Thomas GC. Hughes Howard Bowker George Durwent Dromo Winnegance Ames Perry Phippsburg Thesday Milton Hathorne of Woolwich Fred Curtis John Carter Popham School George Ralph Morong Alonzo Morong Bath Memorial Hospital Harold Hamilton Oakland R. L Ernest R. Spinney Guy E. Crowley Blanchard June Edna Oliver Freeman Oliver Nelson Rice Geraldine Coffin Dora Crowley Henry Lesnard Kenneth Charles Elizabeth Leslie Dyer Yarmouth Miss Coffin Miss Crowley Yarmouth Academy Pauline Morong Campbell's Island Atkins Bay Irving Dobbin Kennebec River Dobbin Portland Moses Chandler Clinton Newdick Graydon Morse Graydon, Jr James Christopher Marr Popham Kennebec Coast Guard Rockledge Hill Oliver C. G Frank Lowe Kennebec Coal and Wharf Co Lowe Berwindvale Millard Urquehart Seguinlight Holbrook Robinson Clifton Morong Lester Oliver Perley Chandler Long Island Merton Oliver Llewellyn J. Oliver Susie Oliver

Doubles Billiards Tournament At Y M C A Opens

The Y M C A hosts a week long doubles pocket billiards tournament with strong entrants including champions. First round pairings list Charles Plummer with Franklin Hallowell facing Howard Mayo and Alfred Parks. Sarkis and Callan meet Edmond Guynn and Herbert Closson, and other matches pair Gove Henderson vs Rogers Owen, Davis and Sanborn vs Stover Moody, Hart and Donnell vs Fraser Jewett, Sarkis and Mullaney vs Footer Arsenault, Morse and Farnham vs McQuarrie and Steven John, with McNeill Gaudet drawing a bye.

Wey OWS Charles Plummer Franklin Hallowell Howard Mayo Alfred Parks

Hyde Windlass Co. names officers at annual meeting

There were no changes in officers or directors at the Hyde Windlass Co. annual meeting Monday. Directors elected were Edwin R. Andrews, George W. Merrill, Cecil Paine, Rodney E. Ross, William S. Shorey. Rodney E. Ross was president, Cecil Sonne treasurer, George W. Merrill clerk and secretary. no changes in leadership.

Hyde “Windlass Co Edwin R. Andrews George W. Merrill Cecil

Engagement News in Rangeley School Scene Reported

Miss Ann Ward Saco a Rangeley teacher becomes engaged to Gordon Davis a University of Mithigah student. The pair, tied to prominent families, appears in social circles at the university setting amid local town notices.

Ann Ward ‘Saco Rangeley Gordon Davis

Driver revived after monoxide gas exposure in Bath truck

Arthur Eseley, Bath city truck plow operator, collapsed from carbon monoxide fumes while driving a substitute truck. Foreman Arthur Avery revived him in fresh air. gas leak traced to disarranged exhaust gasket. He recovered at home. truck repaired and returned to service.

Arthur R. Avery Highway and Sewer Department Arthur Eseley High Street Bath Exseley Foreman Avery Eseley Portland Tractor Co Bath Road Bath Box Co Avery Joseph I. Smith McCausland

Four Aldermen Leave Board in Incoming City Elections

The article notes four current aldermen will not seek re election James A Gillies Ward 1 Charles J Donnell Ward 5 Walter W Smith Ward 6 and Edwin R Andrews Ward 7 Fortier Ward 2 has moved to another ward George M Emery Ward 3 and Edward F Miller Ward 4 are expected to run again Andrews retires for business reasons Gillies Donnell and Smith depart for similar reasons Smith after three years of service plans to retire Jackson Lyden and Torrey are mentioned as possible candidates for wards 1 4 and 5 caucus dates set with Republicans and Democrats preparing mayoral nominees Mayor Harold P Small likely seeking renomination with Stanley My Brown mentioned for the Democratic mayoral nomination

James A. Gillies, Jr Charles J. Donnell Walter W. Smith Edwin R. Andrews Frank J. Fortier George M. Emery Edward F. Miller Andrews Board of Highways and Sewers Donnell and Gillies Smith Aldermen Mark A. Jackson Walter G. Lyden Alderman Miller J. Haviland Torrey Harold P. Small Stanley'MyBrown

Benepeag D. A. R. Plans 10th Anniversary Event

Members of Benepeag de D. A. R. outline plans for the Sanera 10th anniversary celebration on February 22 at the Sanford hall. The program features include a feature event expected to be among the chapter’s most enjoyable in recent history.

Benepeag Ge D. A. R Sue

Popham Beach Social Notes and Snow Storm Impact

John Carter visits Popham School while many locals travel to Bath for relatives and errands. A severe snow blizzard shuts roads and blocks Kennebec navigation, causing mail disruption and a sunken mail boat. Coast Guard ice patrols and a sinking mailboat headline a prolonged local disruption.

Sewall Likely Mayoral Candidate In Republican Caucus

City politics discuss Councilman Arthur Sewall as a likely mayoral candidate in the Republican caucus on February 14. Proposals aim to field a strong alderman slate with him, naming Mark Jackson, Harold Small, Arthur Price, E Mason Wright, and John Lord as possible supporters or running mates.

Arthur Sewall Mark A. Jackson Harold P. Small Arthur H. Price E. Mason Wright John A. Lord Sewall Small

Miss Mary L Trafton Celebrates 60th Birthday in Sanford

Miss Mary L Trafton who has taught in Sanford for 38 consecutive years marked her 60th birthday Monday with Roosevelt school colleagues helping. At the close of the session a luncheon was held, a birthday cake given, and a gift presented. She has long taught in the Roosevelt school second grade and will retire with the maximum pension.

Mary L. Trafton Sdnford Rdosevelt Miss Trafton Roosevelt School Sanford

Winnegance Guild Elects Officers At Tuesday Meeting

The World Wide Guild of Winnegance met at Frances and Ruth Morse home with devotions and songs. Officers elected were Louise Tibbetts president Ruth Morse vice president Grace Brown secretary Hazel Banks treasurer. Committee chairs named and a constitution committee formed. Ruth Morse celebrate birthday with gifts and cake. Also notes on road plowing by Howard Bowker crew and flu cases in town. Squaw club met at Zinn Eaton home Friday evening.

World Wide Guild of Winnegance Church Frances Ruth Morse Louise Tibbetts Grace Brown Hazel Banks Margaret Brown White Cross Priscilla Coombs Frances Morse Barbara Coombs Phyllis Coombs Milton Morse Mr. Morse Grace Trask William Totman Miss Morse

Former Popham visitor runs Swinging Basket on Cape Cod

Mrs. John Emery, formerly of Wakefield Mass, summers at Popham Beach and now operates The Swinging Basket gift shop in Chatham Cape Cod with six staff. Her vacation home hosts a ship and receiving area, and the house carries Cape Cod lore tied to Joseph Lincoln.

John Emery Wakefield Mass Popham Beach New England Cape Cod Chatham Emery Joseph Lincoln Mary ‘Gusta Boston Mrs. Emery Marion Pittman Riverside Hubert McCarty Bath

Appeals for grain to save pheasants in Sagadahoc

Gardiner R. Deering, treasurer of the Sagadahoc Red Gun and Skeet club, appeals to members and local sportsmen to provide grain to feed 175 State liberated pheasants and others in Bath area. Game Warden Joan H. Perkins has secured grain from a Portland club, with local feeding efforts urged via Deering's office. The birds face fox predation and winter exposure. shells and pens with escape openings help protect them for future pheasant shooting in the county.

Gardiner R. Deering Sagadahoc Joan H. Perkins East Brunswick Portland Perkins Bath

Alfred S Potter 92 Bath native industrial worker dies

Alfred Sewall Potter of Bath aged 92 died at home on Pine Street after a long illness. Born February 28, 1843 in Bowdoin, he worked at the emery mill on Weeks Street, later as a foreman at Donnell Cordage, and held patternmaker and machinist roles at several Bath plants before retiring about 25 years ago. He is survived by four grandchildren, two great grandsons, and one son-in-law.

Alfred Sewall Potter Bowdoin Bath Pine Street Stephen Potter Weeks Street Emery Donnell Cordage Co Augustus Mampel Washington Street Bath Box Co Torrey Roller Jackson Block Knickerbocker Towage Co Ernest L. Shepard Waterville Herman S. Shepard Charles E. Shepard Jr Shirley Morong Popham Beach Robert Morong Popham Charles E. Shepard

Mrs Winifred Guthrie Dies After Long Illness

Mrs Winifred Guthrie widow of Martin Guthrie and a Bath native died Saturday morning in Medford Massachusetts after a long illness. She survived by three children Dr Andrew Guthrie Medford Roger Guthrie Waltham and Miss Mary Guthrie Medford one sister Miss Kate Dougherty Medford and one nephew John Dougherty Brunswick.

Winifred Guthrie Martin Guthrie Bath Medford Mass John W. Biggins Mark Conley

James E Willey 70 Bath Iron Works machinist dies at home

James E Willey, 70, longtime Bath resident and former Bath Iron Works machinist, died at his home 64 Oak Street after a long illness. Born in Friendship he was a son of James and Helen Willey. Survived by wife, son John Willey of California, daughter Mrs. Bessie Young of Allston, Massachusetts, and granddaughter Margaret Young of Allston. Funeral Thursday at 2:00 PM at his home.

James E. Willey Bath Iron Works Oak Street Friendship James Helen Willey Bath John Willey California Bessie Young Allston Mass Margaret Young

Paul D. Henseler Dies At 63 In Massachusetts

Paul D. Henseler, 63, former Bath resident, died at his home on Longhill avenue, South Somerset, Massachusetts. A marine engineer, he once assisted Herbert D. Haverfield at Bath Iron Works. Born in Berlin, he naturalized in New York in 1906 and moved to Bath in 1909. He belonged to Polar Star lodge and the Kennebec Yacht Club, was married, and known for efficiency and wide Bath connections.

Paul D. Henseler Bath Longhill Avenue South Somerset Mass William A. Furber Polar Star Lodge Masons Henseler Herbert D. Haverfield Bath Iron Works, Ltd Berlin Germany New York State Masonic Blue Lodge Kennebec

Funeral for Edward D Jameson Held in Bath Maine

Sixteen Bath lodge members met the body at Maine Central station to receive Edward D. Jameson past exalted ruler died in Bridgeport Conn The remains were taken to Arthur F Mayo funeral residence 819 High street for night repose A committal service was held Friday at 10 30 at Maple Grove led by Rev David L Wilson Honorary bearers included J Edward Drake John J Desmond Herbert S Harris Osgood M Redlon Active bearers were John J Conroy Maurice Deering Edward N Hartnett Fred W Humphreys Alexander W Robinson Roscoe H Shaw all Elks members

Bath Lodge Ellis Maine Central Station Edward D. Jameson Bridgeport Conn Arthur F. Mayo High Street Maple Grove David L. Wilson Central Church J. Edward Drake John

Potter Funeral Held At Home On Pine Street

Alfred Sewall Potter’s funeral took place Sunday afternoon at his home, 76 Pine Street, with Rev. Charles H. Berry of Corliss Street church officiating. Bearers were Frank M. Bowker, Harry W. Cresman, Archie E. Doyle, Sidney B. Lermond, and Herbert McKenney. Burial followed at Oak Grove.

Alfred Sewall Potter Pine Street Charles H. Berry Corliss Street Frank M. Bowker Harry W. Cresman Archie E. Doyle Sidney B. Lermond Herbert McKenney Oak Grove

Coleman Fraser Funeral at St Marys Church

The funeral for Coleman Fraser was held Friday morning at eight at St Marys church conducted by Rev Ludger Melancon. Bearers were John E Conley and John E Conley Jr Henry and Edward Biggins. Burial followed at Calvary cemetery. A Penn State scientist developed an early maturing tomato hardy to close planting and largely blemish free.

Coleman Fraser St. Mary's Church Ludger Melancon John E. Conley John E. Conley, Jr Henry Edward Biggins Calvary Cemetery Pennsylvania State College

Youngsters Stage A Minstrel Show At Beth Israel

A group of youths aged five to 16 performed a Sunday minstrel show in Beth Israel synagogue vestry directed by Mrs. David H. Cogan. Miss Ida Lindenburg was pianist and the program included songs, dances, and impersonations, with encores and audience applause. An aftershow treat of ice cream and cake followed, and the group planned a repeat performance to benefit the Jimmy Temple fund.

Beth Israel Synagogue David Cogan Ida Lindenburg Isabel Gediman Albert Povich Edward Sonny” Cogan Gerald Lee Cogan Donald “Donny” Povich Robert Bobbie” Levin Bladen Bobby” Smith Eleanor Gediman Rhoda Katz Ruth Cogan Rena Gediman Ida Rena Cohen Riva Civia Sre En Andor Sonny Cogan Remi Gerald Cogan Ida Cohen Mae West Donny and Albert Georgia Isabel Jedlman Bobby Levin Miss Lindenburg Jimmy Temple Fund Temple Fund

Obituary: Abbie J. Mason 70 Former Bath Resident Dies

Word arrives from Portland of the death in that city of Abbie J. Mason 70 formerly of Bath. The body will be brought to Bath Saturday for entombment with burial in Oak Grove cemetery. Born in Bath she moved to Portland many years ago. A brother Scott Mason of Portland survives.

Portland Abbie J. Mason Bath Oak Grove Cemetery Scott Mason

Mrs Helen L Douglas Funeral at York Street Home

The funeral of Mrs Helen L Douglas widow of J Lufkin Douglas was held Wednesday at two at her home 23 York Street Rev Harley A Shattuck of Beacon Street church officiated. Grandsons Carville L Douglas and Herbert L Douglas along with William J Craft and Francis S McPherson served as bearers. Burial followed at Oak Grove.

Helen L. Douglas J. Lufkin Douglas York Street Harley A. Shattuck Beacon Street Carville L Herbert L. Douglas William J. Craft Francis 5. McPherson Oak Grove

Millay’s Cow Sets New Official Guernsey Record

A Guernsey cow from Millay Brothers of Richmond finished a new official production record. Sunshine of M. H. 348048, two years old, produced 10407.2 pounds of milk and 598.9 pounds of fat in class G, earning entry in the Advanced Register of the American Guernsey Cattle Club.

Guernsey Millay Brothers of Richmond American Guernsey Cattle Club

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Florida Sunny Southland Edward Bok Gaudy Bridge Maine van Maryde Windlass CO Donnell Smith and Andrews Board of Aldermen James E. .Willey E. D. Jameson A. S. Potter Coleman Fraser Funeral Youngstrs Mrs. Douglas Millay Sagadahoc and Cumberland Counties Bath City Hall Brunswick Town Hall Mon Department OF State, Motor Vehicle Division
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