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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1935
Page
8
John M Dauphin of 448 High Street told police Tuesday afternoon that $60 vanished from a bureau drawer upstairs while he and his wife were away. Night Patrolman Farber W Davis said no clues existed. Four men were arrested Tuesday for intoxication and disturbing the peace.
Special Misses and children white fabric shoes priced at.85 each. A new line of white pumps and sandals from 1.95 to 2.95. Ball-Band sneakers for men and youths from 1.50 to 1.95, assorted canvas pairs.
Wanted photographs or films of Wisconsin narrow gauge locomotives. Pay reasonably. Albert Hale Annisquam Massachusetts. For sale two farms Bath road 35 or 40 acres former Thomas Powers estate and East Brunswick 85 acres with bathing beach pavilion 73 bath houses roller skates electric light plant camp store pavilion timber lot and wood lot. Also listed equipment livestock tools and farm implements from various estates including Lydia Groves estate East Brunswick. Estate notices dated June 26 1926.
Twenty one attend including children as Mrs Hattie Purinton hosts a noon picnic. After a brief business session the group heard readings stories and two vocal duets. Rev Hovey visited to meet East Bowdoin members. Next meeting July 11 at Mrs Erland Rogers home.
Mr and Mrs Frank Blake returning to Mechanic Falls after two months at the Summer residence of Dr J A Williams in Westport Mrs Williams and their son Roger remain to spend the rest of the Summer in Westport following a weekend trip for the mother and son.
George W. Dow of Lexington Massachusetts visits the writer, recalling his Alameda polo days in Bath Maine during the 1880s when the local team claimed Maine League glory and a Boston tournament, his daring saves, and the crowd packed venues from Bath’s Center Street to the Opera House.
Wallace Carr and Frances Sedgley of Bowdoinham were married June 9 at the Kittery Methodist church with Rev. Fredric Olsen officiating. Carr is son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Carr of East Bowdoinham and will live with them. Sedgley is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Sedgley of Bowdoinham. Carr works at Turner Center Creamery.
Loyall F Sewall will arrive Thursday from New York to spend the holiday and weekend with Mrs Sewall at their Summer home at Small Point Beach. Holiday guests will include Mrs Sewall's sister Mrs Henry C Flower and Mr Flower of Greenwich Conn.
Marius H Page begins his term as Bath Rotary Club president at a Tuesday luncheon in Hotel Phoenix. A busy season includes admitting new members and planning a festival for Bath Country Club on Aug 14 15 16 to fund two new tennis courts. Ralph F Small attended as a guest.
Mr and Mrs Ernest Sylvester and Miss Doris DeLong attended the Mayo Sylvester wedding at the home of G A Sylvester on Tuesday afternoon June 25 at Weeks Mills. Several local residents were noted visiting relatives and attending events in nearby towns.
West Bath grange named lawn party committees for July 11 and 12 with 132 attendees including 18 visitors. Everett G. Lemont chaired the planning. John M. Howe to head the July 16 program with several members named. An amateur night portion featured songs and readings while a pre-event discussion addressed grange organization and involvement.
A list of residents and their spouses appears, including Henderson, Miss acrate James B. Lemont, Hodgkins, Mrs. George R. Bian D. Wallace, MacDonald, Mrs. Fred K. Sturtevant, Mrs. Albert P. Mc Fadden, and Mrs. Fernando Hutchins. No further context or events are provided.
Bath Country Club announces public access to its dining room starting July 4, ending spring member restrictions. Officials list season committees including Green, Interclub, Golf, House, Entertainment, Tennis, Handicap and Ladies tournaments with chairmen. Also notes a misprint ad calling Bath course under construction. the nine hole course has been in play since 1931 and is among Northern New England’s best.
Miss Muriel Emery celebrated her 14th birthday with a party hosted by Miss Betty Swanton and Miss Alma Swanton in Park Street. Prizes went to Miss Margaret Strack in beano, Miss Cynthia Lemoine in the guessing game, and Miss Constance Gilmore in the watermelon contest. A cake, sandwiches, cookies, cake and fruit punch were served to attendees including Margaret Sampson, Marie Clough, Ardenne McFadden, James Steen, William Leo Ayer, N. Elwood Coffin, and Melvin Henderson.
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