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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1934

Page

4

Wiscasset Hosts Busy Week of Church and Community News

Rev Ernest Spinney to exchange pulpits with Gordon Tucker at 10:30. Ministers attend Ocean Park convention. Walter Grover and Bernice Clark wed. First Congregational school picnic at Jefferson Pond delights 50 attendees. Various town dances, engagements, and society news follow, including Open House Day plans, new infestations of social events, and updates on residents from New York, Bath, and Worcester. Community notices cover anniversaries, births, moving plans, and plans for concerts and open-air meetings.

Ernest G. Spinney Gordon Tucker Congregational Church Newcastle William K. Houghton Edgecomb Ocean Park Walter Grover Birch Point Bernice Clark Woolwich First Congregational Church School Jefferson Pond E. Fred Albee Harvey R. Pease Federal Street Barbara Bailey Oberlin College Ohio B. A. Bailey Main Street Horace W. Day Worcester Wesley C. Day Pierce Pond McKay Malcolm White Plains N. Y Alvin T. Sortwell A. H. Dodge Carroll T. Berry Mary Marston Frances A. Sortwell Patterson House High Street B. Doggett R. J. Goodnow Lois Moreau Salt Lake City California Julia Lewis Bath Bath Memorial Hospital Evelyn Hodgdon Oneonta Oneonta State Normal School L. L. Douthenett Malden Mass Douthenett Alice Hodgdon Ledyard Southard Barbara Northampton John H. Southard Fred Moody Elizabeth William Olive Exeter N.H Charles Plumstead Bea Plumstead Cyril Grant Carl Weeks Boston Damariscotta Pond

Thunder Storm Halts Bath Waldoboro Baseball Game

A Saturday afternoon Bath vs Waldoboro game was stopped in the early third inning by a thunderstorm with the score 0-0. Bath stranded seven as Rupe Lewis held the innings in scoreless fashion, while Waldoboro loaded the bases but could not cross. Deluge ended the tilt with Harry Ring on first after being hit, and Al Thayer at bat.

Bath-Waldoboro Bath Rupe Lewis Brewer Waldoboro McLean Smith Meister Benner Parks Sherman

Morong Shepard wed in Wesley church parsonage

Miss Shirley Ellen Shepard daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles E Shepard and Clifton S Morong son of Mr and Mrs Alonzo Morong were married Saturday evening at eight in the Wesley M E church parsonage. Rev Ernest Heywood officiated. The couple will reside at 76 Pine street with Mr Morong employed at Popham Beach and Mrs Morong in Roger D Skillings office.

Shirley Ellen Shepard Charles E. Shepard Pine Street Clifton S. Morong Alonzo Morong Fort Popham Wesley M. E. Church Ernest Heywood Charles A. Shepard Ralph Morong Popham Beach Morse High School Roger D. Skillings Morong Portland High School

Yarmouth Tops Bath 5 1 In Seven Inning Tilt

McGowan the right hand pitcher from Yarmouth dominated Bath as Yarmouth won 5 to 1 in seven innings last Wednesday. Bath starter Ivan Kirkpatrick faded after the fifth. Yarmouth scored in the second on Bennett, Doughty, and True. McClellan and McGowan tripled in the fifth, Bennett drove in a run, and four singles in the sixth produced the final tally. Bath threatened only in the sixth with Callan’s triple and left runners stranded. Johnny Sanborn starred for Bath in the field.

McGowan Yarmouth Bath Bath Boys Ivan Kirkpatrick Bennett Doughty True McClellan Henderson Ring Hodgdon McCallan Callan Johnny Sanborn

Tribe and Council Visit Cundy's Harbor Picnic

Sasanoa tribe No. 64 and Ramona council No. 27 of D of P held their annual picnic at Cundy's Harbor. Ninety members attended. 25 sailed around Ragged Island aboard the Big Brother. Swimming games and lunch were enjoyed. departures began after 4:30 PM.

Cundy’s Harbor Sasanoa Tribe Ramona Council D. of P Ragged Island Big Brother Red Men's Hall Albert J. Gallant Sachem Minnie C. Woodman Pocahontas

Bath Baseball Team Plans Daily Workouts at Kelley Field

With two key games ahead Bath announces daily evening workouts at Kelley field starting Tuesday 5 30 and skipping Fourth of July. They travel to South Portland next Sunday to meet Fifth Infantry at Fort Williams then host U S Destroyer Barry a week later. Manager McMann, pleased by Berlin N H showing, orders continuous practice all summer and invites city players to try out. In Auburn Mrs Emma J Terrill wife of George W Terrill proprietor of the Auburn House was bruised in a truck wheel accident at Court and Main streets. The wheel rim struck her legs and head knocking her against a building. she was treated and unharmed seriously.

Bath Kelley Field South Portland Fort Williams Barry McMann Berlin N. H Emma J. Terrill George W. Terrill Auburn House Court Main Streets Auburn E. H. Lillian Augusta H. H. Hewitt W. J. Fahey

Augusta social notes Miss Titcomb hosts YWCA breakfast

Miss Lucy Titcomb of Augusta former industrial secretary at the Le wiston YMCA entertained the Lewis ton YWCA staff at her home 66 Stone street on a breakfast served beneath trees on the lawn. She taught at Kope college Japan and lately at Lincoln school Providence Rhode Island. She and her sister Miss Miriam Titcomb are spending the summer in Augusta.

Lucy Titcomb Augusta Lewiston Y. M. C. A Stone Street Titcomb Kope College Japan Lincoln School Providence R.I Miriam Titcomb

West Bath Summer visitors fill Sabino and cottages

West Bath residents host and visit each other through the summer season. Families from South Portland Flushing N Y and Boston Mass occupy Sabino cottages and Seabco and Birch Point camps while Morse High School students advance. The week ends with many Bath residents and guests enjoying Meadowbrook and Brigham’s Cove.

Woolwich Club Hosts Quilting Party and Community News

The Good Will club of Woolwich held a quilting party in Costello Hall with host Mrs. Sadie Hall. Guests included Miss Clara Hawthorne and Mrs. Helen Sanderson. A busy social season follows with visits, school news, farm work, picnics, and upcoming entertainments at Sebenon hall and for the Woolwich Union of Christian Service.

Good Will Club Woolwich Costello P. Hall Sadie Hall Clara Hawthorne North Woolwich Helen Sanderson Boston Hilda Churchill Edward Reed Ethel Dexter Vera Dexter Laura Farnham Fred Carlton Henry Carlton Eleanor Carlton Flora Leonard Ida M. Beals Nelson Rice Harry Fitch Jeanie Hunnewell Alice Todd Maud Orr Gladys Orr John Lily Carolyn D. Wing Guy Foss Harold Rowe Harold, Jr Sonny Auburn Dorothy Thompson Redington Reed Bath Albert D. Wing Billy Richmond Mabel Thwing Evelyn Nickerson Thwing David G. Reed Donald Preble John Savage Hartley Hathorne Carl Trott Bath Memorial Hospital Hattie Mitchell Boothbay Merry Meeting Maxine Walker Swampscott Mass John Reed Fred Hathorne Montsweag Grange Hall Capitol Island Barbara Trott Alfred Trott Marcia Stinson Woodfords George M. Stinson Sara Bailey Gardiner Dora Bailey Swank Philadelphia Walter Swank Day’s Ferry George Farnham Wellesley Hills Ladies’ Auxiliary Men's Forum Lawrence Ryan Nequasset Sebenon Hall Ralph Wright Marion Squirrel Island David Reed Harold Walker Day's Ferry Leland Savage Augusta Ethelyn Marston Mark Jameson Keith Owen New Bedford H. P. Hathorne Ethel Stinson Ernest Stilphen

Montsweag Evening Service Led by Spen cer and Graves

On Sunday July 8 at 8:30 PM daylight saving time the Montsweag evening service will be led by Rev Earl A Spencer D D evangelist and musician Rev Charles E Graves and his musician brother J Frederick Graves. The tentative program includes violin solo The Old Refrain by J Frederick Graves violin duet Dream of the Shepherd ER Peasin dists Jas Aug Labitsky the Messrs Graves vocal duet So May You directed by B D Ackley musical saw Jesus Paid It All.

Earl A. Spencer D.D Charles E. Graves J. Frederick Graves Dream of the Shepherd

Vacation Bible School and Willing Workers Lawn Party

Beginning Monday afternoon July 16 at 2 30 daily vacation Bible school will be held in the church with a closing exhibit and entertainment on Sunday evening July 29. The school will be under the direction of the pastor with able assistants. On Tuesday evening July 17 the first of a series of lawn parties by the Willing Workers will be at Hillcrest Manse with supper games and a sing.

Hillcrest Manse

Busy Sunday at Sebasco Maine draws many visitors

A lively day at Sebasco Maine with Bath visitors and Sebasco Lodge guests enjoying Shore Acres golf, 20 minute seaplane flights, shuffleboard, tennis, canoeing, fishing off ledges, and boat landings. The dining room buzzed at noon with guests choosing Sunday dinner or lunch.

Maine Sebasco Bath Sebasco Lodge Shore Acres

Baer Carnera Fight Pictures At Bath Opera House

Bath residents will view official ringside pictures of the Baer versus Carnera heavyweight title bout at the Bath Opera House on Thursday and Friday with regular showings. Features include Smarty with Joan Blondell and Wild Gold with John Boles, Claire Trevor, and Harry Green. Also notes the death of Ichabod the seal and a large catch of five salmon-watching more than 16 pounds each from Greenlake.

Bath Opera House Sagadahoc County Baer Carnera Joan Blondell Warren William Edward Everett Horton Frank McHugh John Boles Claire Trevor Harry Green

Salvation Army Advisory Board hears Bath report plan drive

Salvation Army Advisory Board met at the chairman Edward Bridgham's office and heard Capt. Tripp's year in review for Bath and vicinity. The panel noted Gospel Mission closure increased burden, announced a $3000 annual appeal to begin Monday July 9, and reported aid such as meals, lodging, clothing, fuel, milk, and Christmas baskets reaching families and individuals over the past year.

Salvation Army Advisory Board Edward W. Bridgham Bath Broad Street Capt. Tripp

Monday’s Silver Tea A Joyful House Social for Gardiner Charity

Mrs Arthur Sewall 2d opened her Wash ington street home Monday afternoon for the House of the Good Shepherd at Gardiner. Over 100 guests attended, enjoying pictures and curios while funds were raised for the Maine children’s home. Sister Margaret Mary, the house mother, spoke with guests about her work. Out of town visitors included Mrs Bradstreet and Mrs Lucas of Gardiner, Miss Lucy Lancaster, Mrs Haynes Wheeler of Augusta, and several New York guests. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Bradstreet, Mrs Tubbs, and Mrs Baxter for cake and crafts. tea service was provided by Mrs Drake, Mrs Tubbs, Mrs DeLong, and Mrs Jackson of Cambridge.

Arthur Sewall Washington Street House of the Good Shepherd Gardiner Margaret Mary Fred Bradstreet Lucas Lucy Lancaster Haynes Wheeler Augusta Eidletson New York George Dearborn Bowen Miss Bowen Bradstreet Charles M. Tubbs Rupert H. Baxter Frederick E. Drake Tubbs Harold DeLong Lawrence B. Jackson Cambridge Mass Mary Sewall Elizabeth Butterfield Janet Bridgham Barbara Tubbs Mrs. Sewall Mrs. Drake Mary F. Gibbons

Personal notes on summer plans and visits

Several local residents share summer and holiday plans. Mr and Mrs Donald H Foggs will spend the holiday in Portland. Miss Olive M Rowe and Miss Hope H Rowe visit Five Islands for the Fourth. Mr and Mrs Charles Andrews of Hardings enjoy a week of fishing at Long Pond stream. Mrs John Reynolds and niece Miss Thelma Fogg return from Five Islands. Mr and Mrs James T McNair stay at Portsmouth and Hampton Beach. Miss Helen Reynolds travels to Brookline Mass to visit her father Frank Reynolds. Edward Sewall of High Street leaves for Camp Winona Denmark for the summer.

Fred Williams South Portland New Meadows Clare Wiseman Robert Wiseman Flushing N. Y Chester G. King King Freeman Crosby Richardson Street Bath Fred W.,larrabee Larrabee's Grove J. Frank Douglas Buffalo Fred W. Larrabee W. W. Bennett Rhode Island Lawrence Steward Topsham Oak Street Lowell School Jennie McConnell Malden Mass Albert J. Horley Arlington Horley Sabine A. J. Harland Framingham Camp Sunset Albert Nelson East Braintree Charles E. Hewitt Sabino Donald Horley M. A. Aiken Bernard Pratt Bernard, Jr Pratt Walter Gilpin Everett J. Henry Cotteau M. Eleanor and Marie Charles Cass Sebasco Walter M. Hill Aiken Elmer D. Hodgkins Middle Street Edward Noyes Eleanor D'Angelo Philomena Camponeschi Quincy William E. Hadley Brunswick Hadley West Bath Grange Ralph D. Warren Frank Braintree Horace Morse Phippsburg Ernest E. Williams Campbell’s Pond Walton Hall Little Daughter Stevens Camp Birch Point Hall Daniel H. Philbrook Norwood Staples Cottage Fannie Tinkham Florence Chadwick Marr Dorothy Portland Malcolm L. Doble Miss Marr Miriam L. Doble Wheaton College Norton Ruth E. Bryant Witch Spring Road Goodwin Cottage Quaker Point Mary O. Bryant Garnet Charles Litchfield Raymond Ward Vernon Lynn Ralph H. Dunton Dunton Brigham's Cove Lillian M. Snow New York City Jeanne M. Elliott New York University Miss Snow Foster's Point Road Donald H. Foggs Olive M. Rowe Hope H. Rowe Five Islands Charles Andrews Hardings Long Pond Stream John Reynolds Thelma Fogg James T. McNair Cottage Street Portsmouth N. H Hampton Beach Helen Reynolds Washington Street Brookline Frank Reynolds Edward Edward Sewall High Street Camp Winona Denmark

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Wiscasset Grant Alex Grover Mary S. Clapp Joseph T. Albee Emma Clapp A. J. Myer Frank Gray Charles T. Baisley North Edgecomb W. V. Gorham Bruce Barton Brooklyn Gorham Charles Hubbard Snell Howard Ellis Camp Chewonki Ellis Gertrude Moreau Susan Smith Emerson Walter Mills Woman's Club of Jessie Jackson Lawrence Greenwood The Mission of the Open Door Franklin Hall FORD Chevrolet DODGE HUPP BUICK Thunder Storm Haggett Garage Co Ford Sales and Service Shepard Donald F. Preble Steeves Mar Pitcher Shipping City A Callan Oir Miller Lewis Eons H. Ring Hincks Callahan McCellan Kirkpatrick Balk West Bath Forrest Staples Richard and Constance Somerville Meadowbrook Staples Edriel B. Little Turner Court L. F Atwood Montsweag Woolwich Family Pownalboro Hall West Dresden Perry Eben Perry Lloyd Perry New England Martha Perry Susan Nichols Perry Ed. Morton H. Alton Shorey Baer-Carnera Ichabod Constance Sawyer W. H. Sawyer Jr Nichols Street Lewiston Parson’s Beach Kennebunkport Greenlake Lloyd Violette Green Lake Violette Salvation Army Raspberry Troop’s Hardware Store
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