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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1936
Page
2
Phippburg reports a busy summer with many visitors staying at Parker Head cottages including families from Brookline Malden and East Boston. Various local residents host guests attend church events and prepare seasonal work and repairs around town as summer routines unfold along the coast.
A Popham Beach scene lists numerous visitors and residents from Bath Lisbon Falls and beyond. Names include Osgood, Wright, Morong, Oliver, Hutchins, Moody, Lake, Stover, Upton, Barlow, Marsh, Spear, Donnell, Donnell family, Williams, McNulty, and many others, with cottages, trips to Bath, Lisbon Falls, and Lisbon. The column notes guests at Sea Grille and Grille, summer stays, and local excursions along the Kennebec region.
The Phippsburg Welfare Club held a lobster supper and social at Bodwell Grange hall in Small Point to raise funds for glasses for school children. Over 150 people from Phippsburg Bath and visiting summer residents attended, dining on lobster stew hot rolls pies and coffee before a social hour on the lawn. The event was well managed and praised for its friendly atmosphere and hospitality.
Mr and Mrs Vernon Mattson of Newton Center Massachusetts visited Bath where Arthur Hutchins and Leona McDonnell were noted. The library lawn now features a small flower garden with geraniums and pansies planted to enhance its appeal.
West Point fishermen report big hauls of tuna in eastern Casco Bay with 38 fish captured in one day. Notables include Ernest Wallace, Hollis Gilliam with 21, Oscar Gilliams with 20, Amos Wallace with 14, and Orlando Wallace claiming the largest at about 700 pounds. Jesse Irving also landed a near 700 pounder.
Hon J Edward Drake presided at the annual meeting in Dromore. Calvin W Rogers of West Palm Beach was appointed to oversee upkeep for the year including painting the fence building steps on the south side mowing grass and resetting stones. Elected officers include Drake as president Mrs Melinda T Allan treasurer Miss Mary Pelham Hill clerk. Trustees named Drake Rogers Dickinson Butler Allan Rogers Minott and others.
Arthur C. Reid Jr and Miss Made line A Turgeon of Westbrook wed Tuesday evening at Beacon Street Methodist parsonage in a single ring ceremony conducted by Rev. Harley A. Shattuck. Reid formerly lived in Bath. his parents and grandfather once ran Reid's Market on Front Street. They will reside in Westbrook.
Mr and Mrs Leon Pennell and their son hosted guests from Bangor and Newcastle on a set up trip. Edward Pierce of Newcastle and retired lighthouse keeper status noted. Widening circle includes Oliver family moving to Sagadahoc Ferry and Small Point cottage visits. Trask family losses and community gatherings mark a busy week with many residents hosting, nursing, and socializing.
Mrs Saxa Willner entertained the Dromore Farm Bureau and guests including Chloe A Nickerson Mrs Purington and Esther McCourt at a luncheon that featured a square meal for health. A rising vote of thanks was given to the hostess Mrs Wilbur for her hospitality by the members.
Mrs Martha C Sanford widow of Morton Sanford marked her 81st birthday on July 8. Friends held a surprise visit at her Pleasant Street home with gifts, plants, bouquets, and a birthday cake. The gathering lasted until around 11 PM with punch ice cream and cookies. attendees included Mrs John H Stacy Mrs James Cameron Pauline Nelson Alberta McLellan Hazel Cunningham and others. Charles J Donnell left for Kalamazoo after a week with his mother in Washington Street and at Popham Beach with Mrs Donnell and their three daughters Jane Barbara Mary Ellanor planning to stay at Popham. Mrs Walter Higgins Barbara and Roberts Higgins travelled to Richmond to visit Mrs Anna Smith for a week.
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