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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1931

Page

5

Wiscasset News Notes From Local Summer Scene

Wiscasset activity centers on visitors and residents enjoying summer. Arrivals include J Nelson Borland and Miss Monroe visiting The Elms, with many trips and gatherings at homes along Pleasant Street and High Street. The Girl Scouts host a candy sale on Saturday, while several families plan travels to Wyoming and Boston.

J. Nelson Borland New York Monroe Lenox Mass Elms Pleasant Street Stuart Chapin Williamstown John Follansbee New Hope Penn Cornwall Rogers Murphy Corners Road A. Williams Lienau Girl Scouts H. B. Nash Bill Duerr Eric John Rafter Sol Holbrook Mildred Anna Holbrook Massachusetts Gardiner Holbrook Alvin Sortwell North Haven Carrie Sears Dearing Everett W. Jackson John Jackson Thelma Dearing Bath Nellie B. Clifford Stanley Helena Hatch Millicent Arthur Newcastle Dexter R. Fowles Dexter, Jr Burleigh Munsey New Hampshire Philip Munsey Clifton Munsey Margaret Pendleton Raymond Pendleton Rockland F. L. Robertson Eva Rines W. G. Hubbard N. J Francisco Lakewood Gertrude Hubbard Alice D. Taylor Hodge Street Thomas Campbell Miss Hubbard Camp Martyn Andover N. H Harry Hill Portland Bridgton Irving Stinson Stratford Rockland Highlands Winona Newton Benjamin Adams Langeley Lake William D. Patterson Bath City Hospital Leon A. Francisco, Jr Federal Street Pat Waldo New York City Peggy Knight Braintree Mas Ann Conway Danville Virginia Harvard Frank Remick Quincy Paul Curtis Wiscasset Inn C. C. Blagdon Freeman D. Southard

Portland Drugstore Change Hands and Local News

Geo. A. Lincoln starts with J C Budd Co store. Longtime Portland drugstore sold by E Dana to H P S Gould. Frank J Bragdon retained by Gould with higher pay. Dana Borland of Lynn and Joseph visit Miss S W Dana. Dana’s 18th birthday celebrated. Jon Be Seekings returns to Wis casset and opens a store. Rev I H W Wharff presided over quarterly conference at Methodist church. Local events and arrivals noted.

Geo. A. Lincoln J. C. Budd Co Portland E. Dana H. P. S. Gould Frank J. Bragdon Wiscasset Dana Gould Joseph and Dana Borland Lynn Mass

Woolwich Union Sunday Services and Vacation Play

The Woolwich Union outlines Sunday services at Day's Ferry and Nequasset on July 19 with morning preaching and a 11 15 a m sermon. A vacation school exhibit and play are planned at Sagadahoc Ferry July 23 with a small admission. A contributors list shows multiple donors supporting the program and a non-absent pupil list will be published later.

Sebenon Hall Sagadahoc Ferry Wilson Wright Sadie Nequasset Sumner Bailey Harold Gilmore Ethel Bailey A. E. Dodge M. L. Dodge Bertha Presley Faustina Reed Lloyd Stinson Lucille Stinson Paul Sylvester Kendall Pryor Barbara Kilbreth

Phippsburg Social Notes Highlight Notables Visits

Local readers learn of visits and gatherings in Phippsburg and nearby Bath. Aurin C. Wallace stopped in Dromore after wintering with relatives in Thorndike. The Collins family from Norwood and the Sawyers hosted guests, while Stanley Hutchins and Marion Hornbuckle returned to New York after a two week stay with the Grevers. James Butler, formerly of Phippsburg, dropped in to reconnect with friends.

Liams Eugene Stover Bath Aurin C. Wallace J. C. Clark Thorndike Dromore William J. Collins Norwood Mass Frederick Sawyer Frank Oliver Alice Burman Popham Stanley Hutchins Marion Hornbuckle New York William Grevers James Butler Malden Phippsburg

Summer Visitors Reported at Sabino and Vicinity

West Bath residents Mr and Mrs Thomas F Perkins return from Machias where they stayed with Miss Emily Bradbury at Rogue Bluffs. List of visitors includes families from Everett Mass Foster's Point Cliftondale Mass Worcester and Portland at Sabino Campbell's Pond Birch Point and Brigham's Cove with reunions and cottage stays.

Thomas F. Perkins West Bath Machias Emily Bradbury Rogue Bluffs Lillian Brown Foster's Point Samuel F. Bates Sabino E. B. Noyes Everett Mass Noyes Henry Henderson Charles Bates Charles Beachmont Bates Cottage D. A. Merry Winneganee Conrad Nelson Mr. Nelson P. G. Nelson Larrabee Sabine William Nason Bath Larrabee’s Grove Seymore Elliott Cliftondale Robert Metcalf Campbell's Pond Axel Hanson Barbara Virginia Worcester John Horne Jack Milton Mills N. H Julia Coombs Portland Amy Coombs Metcalf Campbell’s Pond John Anderson Kenneth Patterson Mayo Farm Florence Swan Chadwick Butler Bennet Springfield Swan Cottage Birch Point Olive Dunham Evelyn New York Staples Cottage White Mountains Annie Barnette Graveston William Dotton Barnette Dotton Laura Dotton Ralph Dunton Dunton Brigham’s Cove

Wall and Siegars family mourn in South Dresden

South Dresden mourns as Mr. and Mrs. Harold Wall die Saturday in Gardiner. Friends and relatives including Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Tozier of Winslow and others from Waterville Randolph and Randolph attended calls. West Dresden Ladies aid plans annual fair August 5 at Pownalboro hall with a short play and dancing slated for the evening.

Harold Wall Gardiner Elmer Tozier Winslow Lawrence Mulholland Maynard Richard Waterville Albert Pihard Randolph Leland Siegars Vesta Siegars West Dresden

Veteran banker and historian hospitalized in Bath

William D. Patterson, 73, a former Wis casset banker, long time treasurer of Wis casset Savings Bank and of the Wis casset and Quebec Railway, and a longtime moderator of town meetings, was admitted to Bath City Hospital Friday with complications and is not available for visitors.

William D. Patterson Wiscasset Maine Bath City Hospital Patterson

State Commander Pays Legion Visit

Smith Dunnack, State Commander of the American Legion, made his first official visit to Roland Smith post No. 21, A. L., attending the regular meeting and speaking on Legion goals and membership. The post adjourned to the New York Cafe for a lobster stew banquet with Roscoe E. Perkins as toastmaster, and several candidates were admitted. Mr and Mrs George A Merrill and their relatives guests.

Short Lobsters Bring Fishermen to Court

Arthur Green, Sebasco fisherman, was found guilty of possessing 12 short lobsters by Judge John J. Keegan in municipal court. He received a $60 fine plus $19.95 costs and six months probation with $200 personal bonds due by Aug. 1. Sidney Green was found not guilty. Green claimed legal lobsters were separated from doubtful ones in his dory and would discard those not of proper length after hauling traps.

Arthur Green Sebasco John J. Keegan Sidney Green Norman Toothaker Harpswell Keegan Green New Meadows

Young People Forum activity at Hillcrest church

The Young People's Forum at Hillcrest will host a Sunday 11 30 am meeting after services with discussion on Christian sharing and a picnic lunch. Helen Hedgdon will be toastmistress as 30 plus youths join in fellowship and share experiences from Washington to Moatsweag.

Hillcrest Manus Young People’s Forum Asbury Bailey Washington New York Boston Orono Kent's Hill Bath Moatsweag Helen Hedgdon Dorothy Bailey Sadie Grover Roberta Hathorn Kathleen Brookings Christian Endeavor

Melrose Residents Visit Mrs Blaisdell in Atlantic

Myron Gray of Melrose Massachusetts spent a weekend at the home of Mr and Mrs Stilas Oliver on North Street. He returned with Mrs William H Wilson and Mrs John Holland of North Street who will spend the week in Atlantic Massachusetts visiting Mrs M N Blaisdell.

Gertrude Grace Cannon Augusta Mary Hobson Federal Sidney G. Evans Joanna Edward Farmington Mabel Dyer Portland Harvey R. Pease Ernest Stinson Irving Stinson Jessie Jackson Emma Stinson Charles Doe East Edgecomb Dorothy Sewall S. J. Sewall Charles L. McCurda George E. Parsons Eleanor Parsons Donald B. Macurda Boston Albert Somes Molly Seamon Charles E. Weeks Washington Street Patterson House Millicent Jones Newcastle Ruth John F. Jackson Ruth Jones Walter Serle Middle Street Paul Cambell Fairfield Vncent Spear Gardiner Spear William Rines Frank B. Nichols Bath Henry F. Merrill Walpole Lauchlin MacInnes China Lake Farm Bureau China George M. Coffin Everett Mass B. K. Hobbs Richard Wheeler Catherine Sanders Nellie Nutter Damariscotta Clinton Shea Carlene Ina Doughty Gray Fred Carlton Dresnes Quinnam Hill S. S. Quinnam Saco Royce A. Quinnam Barbara James Holland James Clark New York Harry Quinnam Bangor High Street Wesley C. Day I. J. Dyer Auburn Pemaquid Point Erastus Foote Chicago R. J. Sewall Winthrop North Edgecomb Edward F. Farnham Wallace H. White Twiggs Wiscasset Luther Hall Hall Camp Edgewater Lawrence Crocker Vincent Myrtle Beane Charles Grover Thaddeus Reed Christmas Cove Alvin T. Berry Wiscasset Inn Elsie Lowell Charles Vaughn Canada Herman Greenleaf Clifford Clara Sortwell Edith Sawyer George Southard Mobile Ala Henry E. Scott Medford E. H. Boynton Camden J. W. Hatch Belfast Grace Day Blanche Dickinson Old Orchard A. L. Berry Marion Gordon and Richard Newton William Field George A. Richardson A. D. Pendleton Bristol R. I Fred Marsh Somerville Ed Logan Sailor's Snug Harbor N. Y Logan Alvin Foye George A. Merrill Choo Louis Perry Perry Quincy Robert Perry Freeport Myron Gray Melrose Stilas Oliver North Street William H. Wilson John Holland Atlantic M. N. Blaisdell

Rare Old Sheraton Sideboard Found in Wiscasset Home

A rare Sheraton sideboard believed shipped from France to the Marie Antoinette house in Edgecomb sits in William G. Hubbard’s brick Washington street home in Wiscasset. The 103 year old dwelling showcases antique dishes, glassware, and a punch bowl with ties to the presidential yacht Talapoosa and President Grant. A etched decanter with a locking alphabet mechanism, mahogany, walnut and maple pieces, and Sheraton back tables complete the collection treasured by the former postmaster and Hilton House proprietor.

France Edgecomb William G. Hubbard Washington Street Wiscasset Hilton House Mr. Hubbard Talapoosa Grant Alexis Commander McRide Hubbard Sheraton Tp

New England crop forecasts show potato rise and apple fall

The New England crop reporting service forecasts a potato crop of 58.93 million bushels in 1931, up from 55.67 million in 1930, while apples are projected at 1.39 million bushels, down from 2.47 million in 1930. Maine New Hampshire Massachusetts and Connecticut expect much smaller apple output, Vermont up but below five year average, with June rain boosting hay and pasture conditions and corn and oats near 1930 levels.

New England United States Department of Agriculture Maine New Hampshire Massachusetts Connecticut Vermont

East Brunswick man injured in dawn crash

Horace Pottle of East Brunswick, a former Bath police officer, was slightly injured in a head on collision Monday at 4 15 on the Bath Brunswick road. A Buick truck driven by Pottle and a Reo sedan driven by M J Dunton with Mrs Mary Kelley of Portland collided on the west side of the brow of the hill. The Reo was badly damaged and Pottle's truck had a damaged radiator and motor. State Officer John P Crosby investigated and cited heavy fog as a factor with Officer George E McElman assisting traffic control. No arrests made.

Horace Pottle East Brunswick Bath Dunton Bath-Brunswick Road Pottle Reo M. J. Dunton Woodfords Grocer Mary Kelley Portland John P. Crosby George E. McElman

Scrambled Eggs On City Streets

Twenty seven dozen eggs totaling 324 were spilled on Washington Street near Bowery when a touring car carrying eggs bound for Boothbay camp for boys toppled. A salvage effort saved three dozen of the thirty. Mr and Mrs Pascal Flint of Portland, formerly of the city, were seen here Sunday.

Washington Street Bowery Boothbay Pascal Flint Portland

Woolwich Notices and Summer Plans Report

Charles Clifford and Lemuel Preble spent the weekend at Moosehead Lake at the Carlton camp. Capt. John G. Reed leaves for Capitol Island to spend the Summer aboard his yacht Sweetheart. Woolwich Farm Bureau meets at Mrs. John Brown with the Men s Forum promising an July 23 entertainment.

Charles Clifford Lemuel Preble Moosehead Lake Carlton Camp Corrinne P. Ladner Gardiner Jennie Prescott John G. Reed Capitol Island Delia Card Southport Henry Carlton Eleanor Center The Baptist Church Waldoboro T. Herbert Fernald Waldo P. Hathorne Harvey Springfield Mass Christine Hathorne Emma Head George Hathorne Sagadahoc Ferry Clayton Dolloff Vivian Clayton Loudville Dolloff Thomas Prior Edward Murphy Moatsweag Farm William Downing Bath Malcolm McEachern Stewart McEachern Ralph Wright A. A. Stott Geraldine Reading Anna Kahler Christmas Cove Woolwich Farm Bureau John Brown Men’s Forum Nelson Rice Boston Flora Houdlette Whitefield Carroll Houdlette Carrie L. Houdlette

Montsveg Church Notes Honor Large Eighth Grade Group

A Hillcrest Manse reception hosted by Christian Endeavor celebrated a large eighth grade group from Montsveg Church. The program featured recitations, exercises, dialogues, solos, and a special message by T Albert Field, with notable attendance from Woolwich and Woolwich Center. Penmanship samples by young members will be sent to the Philippines for potential exchanges and new friendship.

Hillcrest Manse Christian Endeavor Elsie Bailey Florence Brookings Andrea Getchell Louise Sutter Glennell Erskine James Percy Bailey Margaret Ray Madeline Higgins Ethel Stimson Clyde Souie Thomas Brown Robert Moulton Edmund Hayward Hazel Mank Edward Mank Charlotte Buck Woolwich Currier Miss Gould Wiscasse Fernald Roland Bailey Marshall Arthur Erskine Burton Bailey Glennell Erskine Ester Miriam Nehemian James Percy Bailey Great Friend John St. Peter Richard Woolley Fred Stimpson Ralph William Woolley Jesus Loves Me Dorothy Bailey Fred Soule T. Albert Field Brunswick Earl Bailey Roy Oliver Woolley Marcia Ellen Bailey Richard Ralph Woolley Steadies Louis Sutter Philippines Uncle Sam

Willing Workers Hear Ruth Harris From China and Philippines

The Willing Workers met indoors last Thursday with Mrs. Loring Soule. After sewing and a fine dinner, Mrs. Maurice Ha orne presided as host. Miss Ruth Harris, recently back from China and the Philippines, gave a splendid and inspiring address on her missionary labors during her first furlough.

Loring Soule Maurice Haorne Ruth Harris China Philippines

Bath to host Labor Day Firemen's Muster and Maine Fire Association meet

Chester H. McCabe announces Labor Day will host Bath a large firemen's muster with nearly 20 tubs and the Maine Fire Association meeting. Entries include Berwick, Lubec, Bath, Rockland, Thomaston and more. Bath merchants favor the holiday event boosting city celebration.

Maine Firemen’s Association Chester H. McCabe Maine State Bath Maine Fire Association Fire Association McCabe Berwick Vixen Torrent Lubec R. H. Counce Thomaston General Berry Rockland A. R. Havener Senator Baxter Sagadahoc Niagara Brunswick Androscoggin Topsham Massassau Damariscotta Sacarrappa Westbrook Hecla Randolph Tiger Hallowell Saco Boothbay Harbor Portland Gardiner

Veteran journalist visits ship in Bath and Bay Point

James Heath, a longtime Lewiston Journal reporter and former Bath resident, visits Bay Point and Old Ironsides in Bath before returning to his home in Waltham Hancock County. He recalls Maine ship launchings and reconnects with old friends while serving as Bangor Daily News special correspondent.

James Heath Pacific Coast Escondivo San Diego Cal Bay Point Lookout J. Otis Swift New York Heath Bath Maine California Lewiston Journal Arthur G

Hayes, 25, Augusta native, dies. services held

Joseph T. Hayes, 25, of Augusta formerly of this city died Monday morning. He leaves his parents Elmer F. and Lowena Hayes and three sisters Frances of Brookline Linda and Catherine of Augusta. The body was brought here Wednesday for interment. Funeral services were held in Augusta Wednesday afternoon.

Joseph T. Hayes Augusta Elmer F Lowena Hayes Frances Brookline Linda Catherine

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