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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1931

Page

6

Richmond Camp Grounds hosts week of services and events

The Richmond Camp Grounds hold an annual camp meeting led by R A L Colby of Gardiner with Mrs Colby in charge of music and pianists Arlene Holt and Leola Colby. Daily sessions start 10 30 AM 2 30 PM and 7 30 PM with speakers including Rev Charles Gifford Rev Leroy Cleveland Rev Charles Berry and Rev Charles B Sinden.

Richmond Camp Grounds R. A. L. Colby Gardiner Colby Arlene Holt Leola Colby Charles Gifford Hartford Free Baptist Church L. L. Dunn Richmond Baptist Church Leroy Cleveland Bath Charles Berry Richmond Methodist Church Charles B. Sinden the Grove Gardiner Methodist Church L. L. Porter Baptist Methodist Hallowell Harold Nutter Ernest Rood Albion Colby College Arabel Allen Richmond Mt. Holyoke Norma Fimmerty South Portland Boston University Emerson Grade School George W. Greely Shephardson Teachers’ College Eula Terrill Gorham Normal School Alice Edgecomb Kezar Falls Merlin Joy Frank Merriman Waterville Southard Cemetery Merriman Baptist Church and Carpenters George Ritchie Seymour Leslie Roberts Boston Durand Shoe Factory John Sullivan Old Orchard Percy Meserve Attleborn Mass Susie Meserve Baptist Sunday School

Woolwich Keeps Bond With Central Philippine College Visitors

A Woolwich report notes photographs of Central Philippine College students and descriptive dialogue that fostered friendly ties. Misses Roberta Hathorne and Sadie Grover wore Filipino styles for photos as special guests Mrs. DeWitt and others attended. The next Willing Workers meeting is set for Hillcrest Manse Thursday for an all day event.

Central Philippine College Roberta Hathorne Sadie Grover

DAY'S FERRY NEWS VISITORS AND FARM BUREAU MEETING

Mrs Ellen Buck of Pullman Washington visits sister Mrs C D Pres cott. Miss Evelyn Patterson of Flushing New York visits Mrs Josiah Reed. The Farm Bureau meeting at Mrs George Coombs home in Bath is praised for flowers made and for skill and enthusiasm of participants.

Ellen Buck Pullman Wash C. D. Prescott Evelyn Patterson Flushing N. Y Josiah Reed George Coombs Bath

Upholsterer John H. Morsely joins Bath firm

Notice that Mr. John H. Morsely, after twenty years with Jordan March, Co. in Boston, has entered the employ of F. H. Whalen Fine Upholstering and Repairing at 58 Pearl Street in Bath Maine, contact Tel 547.

John H. Morsely Jordan March, Co Boston F. H. Whalen Pearl Street Bath Maine

Floriculture meeting showcases double colored blooms

Among floriculturists an ardent member imitates Mr Burbank and improves lines while a sweet pea on one stem bears two colors. Poppies sweet peas roses and carnations featured, with a tempting lunch and receipt exchange. Plans for a card party for Luessie Hair are under way. to join a table call Miss Charlotte Buck or Mrs Isaac Howard.

Burbank Luessie Charlotte Buck Isaac Howard

Bath Carnival Boosts City Activity Amid Constitution Visit

The arrival of the Constitution frigate sparked a carnival mood in Bath with crowds filling streets Washington between Summer and Linden, shops closing early, and the Legion lawn party drawing continued crowds. Police and constables managed traffic as boxing and dancing entertained attendees at the Arcade and city halls glowed with colored lights.

Bath City Hall Washington Street Summer Linden Streets American Legion Legion Briggs Bridge Cushman Whitney E. Mason Wright Legion Hall

Probate matters heard in Sagadahoc court session

Judge Glidden ruled on probate petitions in the Sagadahoc probate court second session of the July term. Filings included wills for Mary H. P. Appleton and Bessie M. Barron, administration grants for Winifred Crane and others, bonds and inventories for several estates, and accounts filed for trustees guardians and estates including Reed Allen and Joseph E. Small.

Glidden Sagadahoc Mary H. P. Appleton Bath John Sparhawk Appleton Hollywood Cal Bessie M. Barron Topsham Harriett S. Barron Winifred Crane James D. Crane William H. Small Bowdoinham W. H. Gould James H. Millay Horace J. Millay L. Reed Allen Richmond Ernest L. Goodspeed S. Reed Allen Williams. Shorey Joseph E. Small Caroline M. Paine Carolyn M. Payne David E. Priest Florence M. Priest

Distinguished Guests Visit Constitution on Two Trips

Governor William Tudor Gardiner and family toured the frigate Constitution with four young girls presenting flowers to Commander Gulliver. The next day Senator Wallace H. White Jr and wife Congressman Carroll Beedy and Donald Partridge with wives joined on East Guard patrol boat 279 along with State Military and Naval Children's Home children.

William Tudor Gardiner Gardiner Tudor Thomas Sylvester Margaret Constitution Gulliver East Guard Wallace H. White, Jr White Carroll L. Beedy Donald B. Partridge Arthur G

Personal notes on regional visits from New Bedford to Maxwell street

Mrs Herbert Huggard of Mechanic street returns from a week in Quincy Massachusetts with her brother and sister in Boston. Mr and Mrs Charles R Dauphin of New Bedford with their daughter Reta and son Maurice arrive for a two week visit with Mr Dauphin's sister Mrs August Walter of Maxwell street.

Herbert Huggard Mechanic Street Quincy Mass R Ter Dorothy Huggard Boston Charles R. Dauphin Reta Maurice New Bedford Dauphin August Walter Maxwell Street

Georgetown Social News Highlights Local Visitors

Georgetown reports a stream of guests from Portland, Medford, Belfast, Richmond, Philadelphia and Berlin visiting local residents at Bay Point, Kennebec Point and Robinhood. Trips include weddings and summer arrangements, with Rev. F W Hovey hosting and Alice Hovey staying at Ocean Point.

FE. C. Higgins Herman Spinney Portland Bay Point Annie M. Jones Robinhood Roscoe P. Todd Frank Heald Elizabeth Hunt C. L. Hinckley Ruth Malden Island Indian Point Edgar Warren Bath City Hospital Gilbert Gunnell Waltham Mass T. N. Williams West Georgetown F. W. Hovey Alice Hovey Ocean Point Anne L. Read Medford The First Baptist Church Kennebec Point Clifton Matthews Bath Working League Carrol Powers Azalia Holland Richmond Joseph C. Bearse South Portiland E. £. Higgins Marion Hunt Francis Oliver James Berlin N. H Clarence Oliver Lila F. Thibodeau Theodore R. Campbell

Five Islands Ladies Aid Plans Quilt Sale At Fair

Five Islands Ladies aid meet at the Grange Hall Thursday and Friday afternoons to tack quilts and plan the July 23 fair and sale. A long list of summer visitors and cottage openings at Seguinland and Bath are noted, along with sermons and a midweek prayer meeting at the church inviting summer visitors.

Ladies Aid Grange Hall Virginia Ainley Cambridge Charles McMahan Charles O'Brien Washington, D. C Madge O’brien Mary Norton Margaret Frank McMahan Arlington Chester Pinkham Portland Ellsworth Pinkham Edgar Rowe Waltham Edward Lewis Augusta John Moody Bath Sefuinland Frank Biggins Ariington Eatwin Ethel McMahan South Boston T. W. Blaisdell Richmond J. A. Lundquist Roslindale Dick Anderson Laura Caroline Elbridge Mains Frank Perkins Biggins Nina Wilson Olive Hope Rowe Charles Hanna F. B. White Winthrop Leo Cunningham Brookline Sterling W. J. Lord Melrose Arthur Hunt Dorchester George Smith Gertrude Smith Marjorie Bartlett Frank Bartlett Hartley Harley Seguinland Walter Bean Everett Masrs Charles Mansfield Daniel Williams Roger Cook Mr. Cashen Seguinland Hotel Christ

Arrivals at Hotel Riverside Include Many Guests

Recent arrivals at Hotel Riverside Popham Beach include Mr. and Mrs. Calvin M. Clark of Bangor Fannie B Morse T W Horsfield Bath and others from Portland Lewis ton Worcester Chicago Guangzhou not present. The list features Mrs Fred Bannon Orange N J H G Horsfield Arlington N J and Scott Berman among many guests. Mr and Mrs Charles A Bruce returned home Monday after a weekend with Bath relatives.

Hotel Riverside Popham Beach Calvin M. Clark Bangor Fannie B. Morse T. W. Horsfield Bath C. B. Small H. C. Miller Jean Palmer Dorothy Palmer R. F. Sawyer Portland G. L. Little R. Levit T. C. Duncan Lewiston F. A. Genthnon Gorham F. D. Bullock Worcester Mass W. Palmster Chicago Ill Roy Y. Raymond Hanover N. H Philips Briggs Providence R. I Fred Bannon Orange N. J H. G. Horsfield Arlington Fred DePeyster New York City Scott Berman Jean Ford Ward Charles A. Bruce

Vintage Clothing Sale Ad Listing Wool Pants Shirts and More

A fragmented ad lists AML wool dress pants in multiple grades from $6.50 down to $2.00 and various garments including dress shirts, union suits, hose, and knit items. Items emphasize heavy pockets, dark colors, and low prices with miscellaneous brand-like text and partial product descriptions.

Perot Terre Renee Utica

Parish Services and Activities at Robinhood Arrowsic Church

The parish outlines Thursday 7 30 twilight and Friday 5 30 pm services at Arrowsic and Robinhood with a Sunday morning 10 30 am Arrowsic service and 2 pm Robinhood baptism for infant son of Mr and Mrs Alva Reynolds. Evening service at Robinhood 7 39 pm features Walking With God. Vacation Bible School at Arrowsic schoolhouse Thursday 5 pm. Sunday school follows morning service. Local sings planned weekly. most recent at Mrs Gowan’s with Merrill Weeks saxophonist and Mr Bright violinist. next July 21 at Mrs Maurice Shea’s home 7 30 day time. Scout meeting at parsonage 15 boys. lower schoolhouse to be used as permanent meeting place. next meeting Wednesday 7 30 daylight time. all boys over 12 invited.

The Baptist Church Leroy V. Cleveland Jay Nelson Arthur Manszir Capitol Island Ladies’ Aid of Enterprise Grange Grange Richmond Bath Board of Selectmen Carrie Haskell Portland Iva Colton Leslie Roberts Lewis Arthur Witham Presque Isle Elbridge Small Pittston Elmer Yeaton F. S. Meacham Connecticut Eleanor Meisner Waltham Mass Francis Meisner Louise McFadden Hathorne James W. Hathorne Harland A. Everson Cedar Grove James Abbie Curtis Thomas G. T. Johnson Springfield Henry Plaff Canada Russell Coughlin Helen Rose Graneteville G. C. Mariner Flora Shepard Freda Mariner Rochester N. H Fred Corrivean Frank Lemine Minnie Hartford Frances Mary Kidder East Orange N. J Maine Ida Hosmer Charles H. James Bowdeinham Sunny Arthur F. Allen Medford S. Read Allen North Front Street Bessie Brown Richard Bliven Mary Fergerson Bernard Maxwell Danvers Miss Brown A.A. Williams W. H. Haynes Cloverleaf Farm Frank Temple Josephine Margaret Amesbury Harry Poodle Whitman John Matif Boston C. G. Dandero Chelsea Ernest Morrill David Westfield Clarence Morrill Eva Reed Augusta Fred Lord Gardiner James Corneil Robert Elliott New York New England C. &. Gordon Sarah Stetson Abbie Proctor Canton Charles E. Fortin Lewiston Arrowsic Robinhood Arrowsie Alva Reynolds With God Lingl Permament

Lewiston N E T T Manager Transferred to Bangor

Bryant M. Patten, two years Lewiston branch manager, has been transferred to Bangor to serve as district manager starting Monday. Frederick P. Holden, from Biddeford, becomes Patten s successor. Patten previously worked in Portland and moved to Lewiston after graduating from the University of Maine in 1923.

Bryant M. Patten Lewiston New England Telephone and Telegraph Co Bangor Frederick P. Holden Biddeford Patten Portland University of Maine

Lieut Lord guest of Rotary Tuesday

Bath Rotarians and guests heard Lieut John A Lord, the Bath boy chosen to supervise the rebuilding of Old Ironsides. He recounted the ship’s1960s reconstruction at Boston Navy Yard, expenses, and the public support that restored the frigate famed for never losing a battle and guarding the seas.

Bath John A. Lord Navy Department Hotel Phoenix Moss Boston Navy Yard Portsmouth Maine Morocco Mediterranean John Conti

Frigate Constitution Picture at Dike School

An enlarged frame of the Constitution hangs at the Dike school after moving from Washington street grammar school. Principal Moss Ellen Blair arranged it with pupil funds nearly twenty years ago to inspire patriotism. Blair plans to visit the ship during port stay. Bernard Keehling faced $10 plus $4.45 costs in municipal court for improper vehicle registration after being stopped on Brunswick road with Dodge plates.

Washington Street North End Moss Ellen Blair Miss Blair Oliver Wendell Holmes Bernard Keehling Sebasco John J. Keegan John P. Crosby Keehling Brunswick Road

Also Mentioned on This Page

Willard Teries Craft’s Battery Service Wm. J. Craft Prop Tel Center Street Woolwich Day’s Ferry News Walter S. Glidden Georgetown Riverside Froz Harvard Ark Ene Tommy Tucker Max Katz Elm Street Arrowsic Church Services A. C. Cross Front Street Bath Savings Institution Bldg Bath Savings Institution Lord Guest Rotary New City Frederick E. Chapman Belfast Elmer B. Williams George Morse Boonton Dick Vose George Egbart Staten Island A. William Platin Arthur R. Nickels Cherryfield Bertram C. D. Post Istanbul George B. Tucker M. H. Beerwort Jack McGrath W. C. Oliver Washington Street School Uncle Ben Paul G. Bagdikian Frieda E Bagdikian Chiropractors Bath, Maine
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