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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1934

Page

4

Wiscasset Clericus meets. local notices and fairs noted

The Kennebec Penobscot Clericus met at St Philip's with Reverend Henry G Raps and multiple clergy from Thomaston Rockland Newcastle Gardiner Bath Dresden Auburn. A fish chowder supper supported the Rectory and Painting Fund. Community notices list visits, church schedule, fire society meeting, tax bills, local births and deaths, and summer social events across Wiscasset Maine.

Kennebec-Penobscot Henry G. Raps St. Phillip's Church Franklin Thomaston Kenyon Rockland Sweetser Newcastle Akeley Gardiner Tubbs Bath Wright Ryder Dresden Stewart Auburn Cfficus Alan Whittemore J. Clemens Kalb Mattapan Mass St. Philip's Charles Sewall Laura Frederika Brown New York Annie Burr Jennings Fairfield Church School Wiscasset Fire Society Webber's Tavern Charles E. Knight Earl Lewis Lee Street Wiscasset Pemaquid Point Mr. Chiari Bridgewater North Edgecomb Congregational Church Edith Chaney Sheepscot Road Phyllis Lewis Phyllis Dorcas Shell Food Shop E. R. Hall Water Street Pratt Sarah Varney William Rounds Ernest G. Spinney

Specialty numbers announced for Cosmopolitan Garden club show

Specialty acts set for a two night presentation at Morse high school auditorium to aid road side beautification. Jenny Lind Singers from Brunswick with Stella Delaney and others, Thelma Fogg to perform tap dances, Clarabel Quick duets with Sutton, Juvenile Hollywood Star Revue featuring Betty Boop and Bing Crosby impersonations. Eugene H Lowe retires after twelve years as Gray postmaster, replaced by Earle Wilson. Lowe also served as town treasurer and Maine legislator representative.

Cosmopolitan Garden Club Morse High School Jenny Lind Brunswick Stella Delaney Corris Potter Juliette Messier Geneva Archbold Katherine Lewis Marguerite Clifford Thelma Fogg Bath Clarabel Quick Miss Sutton Hollywood Star Betty Boop Woodn’head Pudda‘head Jones Bing Crosby Eugene H. Lowe Gray Earle Wilson Mr. Lowe Maine

Woodstock physician Dr Henry C Jackson dies after long illness

Funeral services for Dr Henry Chester Jackson a Woodstock Vermont physician of 35 years were held at the First Congregational church with American Legion honor. He was born in Wiscasset Maine in 1863 and educated at Bowdoin Dartmouth and Phillips Exeter. Survived by two wives two daughters two sisters a brother and three grandsons.

Henry Chester Jackson South Park Street Woodstock First Congregational Church American Legion H. H. Hines J. L. Dawson N. Gratz Jackson Bath Karcher Jackson H. Laton Jackson Mark A E. K. Wright Dr. Jackson Wiscasset Silas Lucy Shaw Jackson Bowdoin College Bowdoin Lake George First Congregational Church of American Board of Commissioners of Foreign Missions Fort Benjamin Harrison Fort Riley Kansas Medical Corps American Legion Post Quebec River Lodge 1.C.C.F Kedron Rebekah Lodge Nellie M. Bates Oakland Mary Marble Vaughn Ethel J. Brailey Montclair N. J Elizabeth V. Clough Framingham Mass Emma Stinson Jessie M. Jackon

Vandals Tear Down City Detour Signs

Police urge residents and visitors to stop vandalism after detour signs for Lincoln street road work were torn down. Neighbors report signs at Washington and North streets removed, causing confusion for tourists and local drivers and risking city reputation. Police will test suspects and citizens near detours are asked to watch for vandals.

Lincoln Street Washington and North Streets North End North Street Mechanic Street

Bath Skeet Shooters Plan Outing and Maintain Thursday Shoots

For two Sundays no shoots at Bath Skeet Club. This Sunday Bath shooters go to Auburn Skeet Club in Auburn. A week hence they visit another skeet field, likely Portland. Regular Thursday night shoots proceed as scheduled.

Bath Auburn Portland

Church Windows Repaired in West Bath

The M. E. church in West Bath has had broken windows repaired with new lead and glass. The fanlight now displays the church’s founding year, while porcelain white figures show 1839 as a birth year. Windows will receive wire guards for protection and Sunday services are at 2 30. Dr Ardeene A Stott returned Monday from a fishing trip at Unity Lake.

M. E Bath Ardeene A. Stott Unity Lake

Summer guests and returns amid Sabino cottages report

West Bath residents and guests are shown vacationing at Sabino cottages in Bath and nearby towns. Families including Nelsons, Andrews, Cameron, Owen, Duren and more spend weeks at Sabino, with several returning home and others planning outings and fundraisers for club trips.

Winnegance Community Club hosts successful card party

A Tuesday evening event at the Winnegance Community Club House featured 11 tables playing auction contract and pitch. Prizes in auction went to Mr and Mrs Arthur C Lemont. contracts to Roscoe P McPaden and Mrs Leroy F Colby. pitch prize to Robert P Manson.

Winnegance Arthur C. Lemont Roscoe P. McPadden Leroy F. Colby Robert P. Manson Ernest Rogers Thatcher B. Pinkham Horace Morse George C. Beals Raymond F. Campbell Frank Perry Harry C. Williams Dromore Farm Bureau New Meadows Phippsburg High Street Bridge Street

Shipwrecked Lives Sermon At Winnegance Baptist Church

At Sunday services Miss Sims preached on Shipwrecked Lives using Acts 27 about Paul's voyage to Rome. Deacon Robert A. Sims, Miss Sims' grandfather, read the Scripture lesson.

West Bath Red Cross Branch Hosts Outdoor Meeting

Mrs. Joseph M. Lemont of Sanford's Crossing entertained the West Bath branch of Bath's American Red Cross at her home with veranda tables, noon sandwiches, coffee, cake and ice cream. A committee led by Mrs. Fred W. Larrabee organized the event, with many West Bath residents in attendance and plans for a August picnic announced. Music was enjoyed indoors in the afternoon.

Joseph M. Lemont Sanford’s Crossing West Bath Bath American Red Cross Fred W. Larrabee Lemont William H. Holland Courtney E. Stover Harry S. Wallace Charlotte Coiby Cooper's Mills Stover George R. Booker Patricia and Marilyn Hiram C. Brown Belle C. Donnell Ralph W. Kenney J. Everett Mayo Ira B. Neiley Florence A. Neiley Llewellyn D. Rogers Everett S. Stackpole Lincoln Williams Agnes Woodworth Henry L. Adams Georgia A. Glass Iva L. Hagan Everett G. Lemont Charles T. Henderson Charles H. Oliver Clifford B. Wilband Herbert E. Worrey Herbert S. Cavanagh Barbara King Harry E. Peterson Harold E. Freeman Barbara Freeman East Brunswick Charles B. Doyle Brunswick Road Morton 8. Baker Woolwich

Woolwich Social Calendar Highlights Charity Events

A Woolwich party honored Mrs. Donald Levitt with gifts at Mrs. Todd’s Woolwich home. Sagadahoc Ferry events include plays and a cook hire sketch for Woolwich Union for Christian Service plus multiple fundraisers through August. Vacation Bible school starts July 23 at Sagadahoc Ferry hall with a program on July 26.

Donald Levitt Woolwich Clyde K. Baker John H. Todd Christian Service Men's Forum Congregational Church Nequasset Ladies’ Auxiliary Ladies’ Auxiliary of Lulu Herbert Bath Earl Dow Virginia Sturgeon's Point Dow Sagadahoc Ferry Woolwich Union For Christian Service Robert Hall Hyde Park Mass Harold Gilmore Congregational Vestry Roberts Jennis Prescott State Road Herbert Hall Wood Thomas Rockland Hattie Potter Elizabeth Parker Lewiston Laura Farnham Flora Leonard Clara Hathorne Ida Beals H. P. Hathorne Port Clyde Donald Snodgrass Harry Bartlett Berlin N. H Bartlett Lake Nequasset John Reed Swampscott First Baptist Church Woolwich Center Ira Jay Martin Egbert C. Prime First Baptist Church of Pawtucket R. I Martin Jesus The Ladies Aid

Higgins Hinckley Wedding Held at Georgetown Home

Raphael N Higgins and Miss Marjorie Rose Hinckley married at the bride’s parents house in Georgetown. Rev Frank W Hovey officiated with Ruth Hinckley and Andrew Rowe as attendants. The couple, both formerly of Bath, will reside locally after celebrations with friends from Bath in attendance.

Raphael N. Higgins Marjorie Rose Hinckley Georgetown Bath Cleveland Hinckley Sagadahoc Bay Frank W. Hovey Ruth C. Hinckley Andrew Rowe Mr. Higgins Morse High Donald B. Wilson Doris M. Campbell Martha Fielding Eula Fielding Beatrice Abbott Harold V. Fielding Earle Hutchinson

Famed Aviator Lands in East Brunswick

Clarence Chamberlin world renowned aviator arrived from New York at Powers field Brunswick road with a medical friend. They traveled in an eight passenger cabin plane two motored to South Bristol to visit a patient and Chamberlin spent the night with friends after making the professional call.

Clarence Chamberlin New York Powers Field Brunswick Road South Bristol Mr. Chamberlin Chamberlin

Girard Emerges as Maine Golf Prospect at Bath Cup

Wilfred Girard, 18, Brunswick schoolboy star, won the Bath Country Club Governors Cup, defeating Rodney E. Ross Jr. of this city. The ace driver plays with an unorthodox, quick punch drive and consistent 10 to 30 foot putts, drawing praise from club members and promising a bright golfing career. Mrs Benjamin F Mensh and son Nathan visit Bath resident Mrs Povich at 327 Front Street through Labor Day.

Wilfred Girard Brunswick Bath Girard Bath Country Benjamin F. Mensh Nathan Washington, D. C Nathan Povich Front Street

Nequasset Farm Bureau Holds Annual Picnic

Nequasset Farm Bureau held its annual picnic at Mrs. Frank R. Bailey's Woolwich home with about 60 members and friends. A noon meal featured sandwiches and desserts. Morning games gave way to swimming in the afternoon and a bathing beauty contest. The group will meet in August with Mrs. Arthur Williams at Montsweag, weather permitting, for an outdoor meeting on the lawn.

Nequasset Farm Bureau Frank R. Bailey Woolwich Bureau Maurice T. Meathorne Bailey John C. Gilmore Percy C. Bailey Carolyn D. Wing Henry T. Dubar Arthur Williams Montsweag Williams Lowell B. Brown Alton C. Berry

Sacred Heart Circle Holds Annual Picnic

Sacred Heart circle No. 551 of the D of I held its annual picnic at Wyman Beach Small Point on Sunday with 80 attendees. Mrs. George R. Ingraham chaired the committee. sports prizes went to Andrew Flaherty James Skaling Frances Flaherty Gerard Houle of Brunswick John Allen Louis Allen and Geraldine McGuigan with tug of war contests and lunch. The group left Bath at 10:30 and returned about six.

Ruth Cameron Beachmont Mass Sabine Theo Nelson Walter M. Hill Bath Aiken Sabino J. Henry Cotteau M. Eleanor and Marie Camp Cozy Fred Butler Washington Street Butler Conrad Nelson Alice Theo Marblehead Nelson Horace W. Aiken Fred Andrews Ethel George Cook G. Astill A. Patten F. Dacon H. Murchinson A. Folsom Ernest Deacon Frank Harnet Revere George Cameron Buddy Samuel, Jr Beatrice Edwin Donald Holyoke Louise Norton Thorpe Cottage Thompson Mildred Norton Jane Lemont Helen L. Jones Noyes Miss Jones Edward W. Bridgham Ruth E. Bryant Witch Spring Road Brunswick Garnet Charles H. Litchfield Florence Chadwick Everett Birch Point Fannie Tinkham J. Roy Larrabee Roy, Jr Graham Russell Green Mildred Graham Donnell New Meadows Fred W. Larrabee Edgar C. Murphy Edwin W. Haggett Sacred Heart Circle D. of I Wyman Beach Small Point George R. Ingraham Andrew Flaherty James Skaling Frances Flaherty Gerard Houle John Allen Ernest R. Avery Kenneth L. Percival William J. Curran Vivian Brown Mary A. Royal John W. Costain

Committees Named for Legion Celebration in Gath

The American Legion Roland Smith post drum corps set July 28 events in Gath. New committees include Licensing Harry Hall Edward Billings Eugene Hart and Police Walter Whitney Langdon Green Donald Sterling Leon Bilge. Voters banned street sales except by disabled veterans drum corps members or city residents.

Gath Roland Smith Post American Legion Legion Harry Hall Edward Billings Eugene Hart Walter Whitney Langdon Green Donald Sterling Leon Bilge Drum Corps

Fraser Lewis nuptials end the summer visit at 1132 Washington

Stanley Fraser and Miss Luella Lewis wed at Rev E B Stetson's home Thursday evening with about 80 friends attending a reception at the groom's home 1334 Washington. The bride, Morse High School graduate Class of 1936, wore white and carried garden flowers. The couple will reside with the groom's parents. Mrs George Humphreys and daughter arrive soon to spend the summer at 1132 Washington, former home of Miss Alice Sewall.

Stanley Fraser Luella Lewis E. B. Stetson Lillian Freeman Daniel Fraser Washington Street Fraser Ralph Lewis Morse High School Major Fraser George Humphreys C. Wescott Gallup Marcia, Wescott, Jr Mary George Englewood Fomer Humphrey Alice W. Sewall

Also Mentioned on This Page

Clarence A. Richards Gianville Moulton Bar Harbor Cadillac Mountain Fred Rove Sharron West Newton Capt. Rowe Lucindas. Allen Pleasant Street Leon G. Flood Little Son Charles Waterville Joseph E. Plumstead Eugene Edward Wilmington Del John South Philadelphia M. A. Plumstead Irvine Stinson Stanford, Conn Mr. Stinson Emma J. Stinson Henry W. Webb Woman's Club Library Elizabeth Sewall Barbara Bailey F. J. Dyer W. C. Day Levi Murdough Ellen Murdough Watertown Lee Merry Allen Pierce Stuart Swedeman Dorchester Alice Perry Rumford Falls Exeter Charles Plumstead Horace W. Day American Salesbook, Co Wiscasset Hardware Co Harriet Ware Walter Mills Wiscasset Woman's Club Mills Miss Ware Fountain Nightingale India America Cincinnati Times-Star Haggett Garage Co Ford Sales and Service Donald F. Preble Rosedale Farm Fred J. Rose Joseph Haile Bear Pond Winnegance Baptist Church RED Cross Powers’ Field REAL Golf Wyman’s Beach Fraser-Lewis L. F Atwood
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