Japanese Beetle Traps Placed Locally in Public Survey
In cooperation with local officials the U S Department of Agriculture places 200 traps in Bath to map Japanese beetle spread. Inspectors carry credentials and may enter private property while explaining baited four winged bafles and odor attractants used to capture adults. Residents seek information from the Bureau of Entomology in Bloomfield New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Bath
Bureau of Entomology and
Glenwood Avenue
Henry Street
Bloomfield
New Jersey
Lightning Strike Kills Pets on Pleasant Hill Road
A Sunday afternoon bolt damaged three Augusta homes on Pleasant Hill road killing a dog in one house and four cats in another. The first home of Allen Glaser sustained ceiling and wallpaper damage while the Barker residence saw furniture toppled and a couch ignited. Several occupants suffered minor shocks with all residents reporting a simultaneous strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Hill
Augusta
Allen Glaser
J. Glaser
Mae Barker
Barker
Sterling Bible Class closes its season
The Sterling Bible class of Corliss Street church held a regular meeting in the Deering room with 23 members and one guest. Mrs. John H. Hunt presided. Mrs. M. Eugene Watson led the devotional. Members voted to pay $5 on the insurance premium and set September hostesses. An entertainment followed with conundrums, baby-picture guessing, and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur L. Plant
C. Frank Knowlton
Fred W. May
Pearl E. Dunbar
Hunt
William P. Hatch
Hylan M. Jewett
Lester G. Campbell
Carroll A. Deering
Deering
Bath Rotary Hosts Memory Expert Speaker at Hotel Sedgwick
The Bath Rotary Club held its first regular meeting at Hotel Sedgwick with Dr. Winchenbach as president. Guest Bill Buckner of Denver demonstrated memory techniques and recall, while members approved arranging transport for Bath youths to the Salvation Army Camp on July 16. Visiting Rotarians Dick Vose and H. E. Emmons attended along with guest Ralph O. Dale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Wolstenholm
Winchenbach
Kershner
Salvation Army
Christmas Cove
Dick Vose
Cambridge
H. E. Emmons
Brunswick
Ralph O. Dale
Sagadahoc Probate Court Grants Many Wills and Administrations
The July term opening session overseen by Judge Walter S. Glidden actioned numerous probate items. Wills allowed for Bath related estates include Delmar D. Smith and Bertha K. Scott among others. administrators and executors appointed, bonds sometimes without. Petitions for administration filed for several Bath and surrounding towns, with multiple inventories, accounts, licenses to sell real estate, and guardian appointments noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagadahoc
Walter S. Glidden
Delmar D., Smith
Bath
Iva Faucher Fowle
Bertha K. Scott
Augusta E. Rowe
Georgetown
Benjamin L. Cressey
Mary E. Gallant
George M. Dennett
Richmond
Emily J. Dennett
William H. Jones
James F. Jones
Annie F. Lee
Joseph V. Brown
Auburn
Sarah A. Given
Mary (Marie) Tarbox ‘Graves
Topsham
Helen Graves Beauchesne
William A. Bruce, Jr
Stearns
Mary J. Taylor
Daniel Williams
Arthur V. Brown
Howard F. Adams
Alice M. Adams
Benjamin H. Woodside
Florence R.woodside
Percy L. Nickerson
Ernest L. Nickerson
Pauline A. Smith
Laura Winslow Payne
Roland W. Payne
Katherine H. Parks
Harry E. Ring
Georgie A. Knight
Woolwich
Rose S. Baker
Edward J. Bachelder
Mattie K. Bachelder
George A
Mary Murphy
Charles V. Minott
Phippsburg
Rebecca B. Minott
Amasa S. Ellers
Harry A. Starbird
Nathan Petlock
Evelyn Petlock
William R. Hartford
Genevieve M. Hartford
Bath National Bank
Rachel E. Dunning
Albion K. P. Meserve
James W. Moulton
Carrie B. Little
Antoinette F. Barker
Martha A. Haley
Edward Elroy Haley
Mary E. Chase
Marjorie and
Jane Chase
Charles E. Parks
Fred W. Parks
First National Bank of Bath
Allan Spear
Agnes H. Torrey
William Benson
Almira A. Benson
Alonzo L. Hunt
John W. Hunt
Marilla B. Tart
Henry L. Tarr
John P. Carey
Henry Fish
John H. Schottler, Jr
John Schottler
Louise E. Tillson
Elizabeth C. Craven
June R. Thornton
Mary D. Gillis
Ene Bath
Charles A. Melcher
Belmont
Mass
Edward W. Bridgham
Ella E. Sprague
Gell
Petlock
le M. White
Leroy Victor Cleveland
Lydia L. Galt
West Bath
A. Hallet & Co
D. A. Bishop
Charles W. Clifford
Albert C. Wharff
Herbert L. Terrell
Lillian L. Hume
Roadside marketing as an art and business skill
Mrs. Ruth F. Hight of Interlaken Farm in Kennebec County runs a white and green roadside stand offering dairy products, vegetables, jellies, cakes, and cut flowers. She emphasizes clean displays, fair pricing, and attentive service as core to successful roadside marketing and repeat customer visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth F. Hight
Interlaken Farm
Kennebec County
Gallant-Dionne wedding on July 4 in Brunswick
Miss Irene E. Dionne of Brunswick and John J. Gallant of Bath wed July 4 at St. John the Baptist Church in Brunswick. The ceremony was by Rev. Fr. J. B. Andre with a large gathering. After, a breakfast was held at Mrs. Virginia Dionne’s home. The couple will reside at Washington and Pine streets Brunswick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene E. Dionne
Brunswick
John J. Gallant
Bath
St. John the Baptist Church
J. B. Andre
Edward Morissette
Felix J. Gallant
Virginia Dionne
Union Street
Arthur O. Neil
Raymond
Diana Belanger
Anna
Thomas
Emile
Edward
Providence
R. I
Robert Small
Camridge
Mass
Etta McManus
Topsham
William Powers
East Brunswick
Urbin Caron
Philip Livernois
Henry Dionne
Edward Dionne
Dorilda Dionne
Felix Gallant
Felix, Jr
Anna Sullivan
Mrs. Gallant
Washington and
Pine Streets
Berry Family Reunion Attended by Local Kin on July Fourth
Rev. and Mrs. Charles H. Berry and Mrs. Nellie Bonney of 188 North Street joined 30 Berry relatives at East Sumner to celebrate the Fourth of July. The gathering included a garden-pea harvest by Mrs. Berry's mother and a noon picnic lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Berry
Nellie Bonney
North Street
Berry
East Sumner
Bowdoinham News Highlights Local Social and Sports
Bowdoinham residents attend gatherings and celebrate events. Prizes awarded to Mrs. Willis, Mrs. Cutler and Mrs. Wilkinson. consolation to Mrs. Purington. Sagadahoc Fertilizer ball team loses 17 2, then Bowdoinham wins 8 3 with out of town pitchers. Community visits, weddings, travel, and upcoming games noted.
State Laboratory Reports Findings in Christel Matter
The State laboratory found Mrs. Albura Christel 26 showed intoxication from alcohol after eating about an hour before her death. County Attorney Dale says this supports the drowning theory but witnesses placing her dining before 10 40 p m June 16 could clarify where she was afterward. Attorney General Chapman and investigator Cooper continue to pursue a mysterious death. Medical examiner Dr A A Stott says autopsy findings align with drowning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albura Christel
State Laboratory
Ralph O. Dale
Dale
Christel
Columbia Hotel
Attorney-General
Clyde R. Chapman
Bath
Frank Cooper
A. A. Stott
Dated Personal Notes From Bath and Nearby Settlements
A compilation of society notes lists births, engagements, and travels. Sara Bradeen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Bradeen of Montreal, is named. Blanche Moody travels to Rangeley Lakes for summer work. several locals join summer posts from Sea Girt to Portsmouth, including Lieut. Robert Germany and photographer Herbert L. Douglas. Visits span Arlington to St. Petersburg and Bath, with camp plans, hotel gatherings, and card club events at Hotel Sedgwick and Country Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles S. Bradeen
Winifred Johnson
Montreal
Sara Bradeen
Blanche Moody
Bedford Road
Mooselookmegantie
Rangeley Lakes
Joseph Avery, Jr
Francis McPherson
Sea Girt
N. J
Stockton Hotel
Henry W. Mank
Isle of Springs
Quincy
Mass
Douglas
Edward B. Thornton
Beverly
Arlington
Edwin Pollard
St. Petersburg
Fla
Waterville
Bath
Pollard
Ralph P. Mank
R. B. Parrish
Albert Pollard
Florida
Fred N. Sanborn
Sedgwick
Charles H. Cahill
John G. Morse
John A. Morse
Edward Ferris
Rochester
N. Y
George Sarkis
Middle Street
Ferris
Civil Service Guard
Mary Cunningham
Peter Carlton
Dorchester
Thomas Cutler
Bob
Buddy
Evelyn Seekins
Richmond
Virginia Brooks
Brunswick
Cutler Cottage
Joan Worden
Notre Dame Academy
Jamaica Plain
Harry E. Stetson
Stetson
John W. Scott
Constance Worden
Bangor
William Worden
Graduation Thursday Evening at Parish House
Eleven nurses in training at Bath Memorial Hospital School of Nursing graduate in what is said to be the largest class ever. The ceremony, postponed from May to fit Boston City affiliation, will feature music by Grindell's orchestra, a reception, and dancing at Grace Church Parish House beginning at eight. Presiding is L Eugene Thebeau with Mayor Sewall speaking and Dr. E M Fuller delivering the address. Passwords include the Florence Nightingale pledge recited by the graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath’ Memorial Hospital School of Nursing
Grace Church Parish
Boston
House
John A. Morse
J. A. Redlon
Mary F. Gibbons
Arthur All 2Nd
Harry G. Deering
Grindell
Arthur Sewall
William D. Sewall
Helen V. Downing
Ardenne A. Stott
Florence Nightingale
Annah Chaney
Catherine Harnish
Evelyn Plummer
Bath
Idah Ashe
Calais
Irene Kiernan
Fort Fairfield
Dorothy Sprague
Kingfield
Lois Sidelinger
Nobleboro
Anstress Larrabee
West Bath
Jennie Trail
Fredericton,n. B
Grace Carpenter
Nellie Long
Prince William, N. B
Sacred Heart Circle Plans Weenie Roast and Moonlight Sail
The Sacred Heart circle of Daughters of Isabella postponed its meeting. Regent Mrs. Carl G Kronstrand oversaw a well attended session. Planned events include a weenie roast at Sasanoa Bluffs on July 15 meeting at 5:30, a shore supper, and a moonlight sail. A new silk flag was presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacred Heart Circle
Daughters of Isabella
D. of I. Hall
Front Street
Carl G. Kronstrand
Sasanoa
Bluffs
Bath
Moonlight Sail
Circle
Margaret Allen
John W. Costain
Alexander Burgess
Albert G. Losier
Swanton Family Visited West Paris and Bryant Pond
Mr and Mrs Carl B Swanton and family spent the Fourth and Sunday in West Paris as guests of Mrs Swanton s aunt Mrs Samuel T White While there they visited Bryant Pond where Mr Swanton was formerly high school principal Their daughters Betty and Alma stayed two weeks in West Paris with their aunt
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl B. Swanton
West Paris
Also Mentioned on This Page
Senter’s, Inc
Brewster G. Sedgwick
Arthur Allen
Bath Trust
Sterling Bible Class
Corliss Street Church
Rotary Club
Bill Hatch
T. C. Hill
P. O
Laconia
N. H
Gallant
Dionne
Bowdoinham
William Willis
Hulda Powers
Cathance
George Cutler
Cora Wilkinson
Henry Cornish
Charles Randall
Vendella Mosher
Clara Fogg
R. D. Purington
Ida Fowle
Charles Hackett
Grace Maxwell
Alice
Stella Given
Helen Britt
Margaret Gile
Bowdoin Lilly
Malden
Lola Lang
Edward Wilson
Kenneth MacDougal
Donald Hackett
Baileys Island
Bert Merrill
Raymond Tibbetts
Lake Moxie
Samuel Wildes
East Bowdeinham
Irish
Frank Leonhartt
Sedley Berry
Lakewood
J. E. Mosher
Gardiner
New Meadows Inn
Clyde Starbird
Portland
Carl Coolidge
Springfield
Grant Woods
Spear Sedgley
Lewiston
John Purington
Purington Farm
Purington
Ida Purington
William
Ida
Chester Purington
Ella
Ralph Purington
Alvin Purington
Arthur
Alice Purington
Eleanor Rogers
Bowdoin
Delmar Curtis
James Purington
Sidney
Joseph Cote
Lawrence Cote
Gordon
Minot Doble
Marilyn
Merton Curtis
Georgia
Paris Hill
John Mathews
Walter Clinch
Grant Hulse
Helen Libbey
William Scott
Arthur Parker
Arthur Kimball
Haverhill
Vinie
Hank Brown
Litchfield
Mary Taylor
Eva Rideout
Camden
Miss Rideout
Phillip Rideout
Leon Seekins
Lowell
Bay Road
Preston
Evanston
Nellie Minott
Varina Denham
South
Strong
Farmington
Frank Whitmore
Oakland
Cal
Fred Umberhind
Stella King
Mary Purington
Alice Currier
Freemont
Merry Meeting Grange
John Jewel
Elizabeth
Malcolm
Wellesley
Highland Lake
Siegars
J. Robert Gardner
Jane Given
Waterbury, Conn
Anson Given
William Hamilton
Patten
Silas Hamilton
Marie Jack
Margery Bragdon
Bar
George
Mrs Maxwell
Hotel Sedgwick
Sarah Varney
Wiscaset
Annabel A. Stearns
Clarence A. Peaslee
Miss Stearns
W. S. Nason
Dora Lowell
Carolyn Varney
Mary Hobson
Grace Knight
Wiscasset
Ralph G. Pennoyer
Lloyd Cottrell
Binghamton
Leroy Hensinger
Cobb Road
Hensinger
Clarence E. Johnson
Cottrell
Johnson
Roger D. Nickerson
Fondville Tedder
Frank Davis
Justin H. Dickins
Sasanoa Bluffs
John Howard
Frances Farmer
Charlie Chan
Warner Oland
Moonlight On the Prairie
Dick Foran
Sheila Manners
Shirley Temple
Edmund Lowe
Virginia Bruce
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