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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1934

Page

6

Family Reunion and Club Picnic Reported in Town

A Sunday family reunion at Representative Wilbur C. Oliver’s home on Union Street included Oliver’s wife and son Arthur with grandchildren and great grandchildren. Separate notes mention guests at Birch Point, a Pine Tree circle picnic at Thomas Point with 29 attendees, a clam bake, games, and a return trip at 5:30 in Bisson's truck.

Representative Wilbur C. Oliver Union Street Oliver Arthur G. Oliver M. Evelyn Pine Tree Circle C. of F. of A Thomas’ Point Bisson George D. Parshley Shepard Street Parshley Edward J. Murphy John M. Johnson Murphy Lewis J. Avery

Parker Morse Hooper announces Nancy and Robert Tietz wedding

Invitations issued by Parker Morse Hooper of Fall River and Camden for the marriage of his daughter Nancy to Robert Andre Oscar Tietz at Hill Acres Hooper estate in Camden at noon on August 11. Residents and visitors frequenting Small Point Beach and Bath areas are listed in a series of social notes.

Parker Morse Hooper Fall River Camden Nancy Robert Andre Oscar Tietz Hill Acres Hooper

Benefit concert announced in Damariscotta Baptist church

Grevis Melville announces a July 24 evening benefit concert in the Damariscotta Baptist church featuring Walter Mills and Miss Harriet Ware, celebrated New York artists, in a program previously staged in New York. The notice also reports various local society, hospital, and personal updates across Bath and area communities.

Grevis Melville Damariscotta Jack Shaw Baptist Church Walter Mills New York Harriet Ware

Beacon Street church picnic at Thomas Point joyfully attended

About sixty people enjoyed a Friday Beacon Street M. E. church Sunday school picnic at Thomas Point. Clif ton W. Tedford led with Rev. Harley A. Shattuck assisting, featuring bathing skating rink games and picnic lunches. The group traveled from Bath in Leland B. Plummer’s truck and private cars, returning by late afternoon.

Thomas Point Beacon Street M. E Clifton W. Tedford Harley A. Shattuck Leland Plummer Bath

Yonkers Woman Recovers After Emergency Appendectomy

Miss Marcia Heald of Yonkers New York an assistant at the Enchanted Barn Woolwich underwent emergency appendectomy last week and is satisfactory in recovery at Bath Memorial hospital During convalescence her mother Mrs Edward Creswell Heald a daughter of Charles Henry Butler of Montsweag Farm stays with Mr and Mrs Herbart E Worrey at 1207 Washington street

Marcia Heald Yonkers N. Y Enchanted Barn Woolwich Bath Memorial Hospital Edward Creswell Heald Charles Henry Butler Montsweag Farm Herbart E. Worrey Washington Street

Rice Family Visits New York Kin Leave Vine Street Address

Mr. and Mrs. Rodney M. Rice and family from New York visited Mr. and Mrs. Willard Rice of 37 Vine Street. They returned Thursday accompanied by Mr. Rice's mother for a visit in New York.

Rodney M. Rice New York Mr. Rice Willard Rice Vine Street

Luncheon at Small Point Hosts Sewall Guests

Mrs Arthur Sewall and Miss Mary Sewall attended a Friday noon luncheon at Small Point hosted by Mrs Walter E Edge. Afterward guests enjoyed swimming in the new outdoor salt water pool completed this Summer with Mr Horace Ropes Mrs Royell F Sewall Mrs Frank S Sewall and Miss Nancy Sewall also present.

Arthur Sewall Mary Sewall Stone House Walter E. Edge Small Point Horace Ropes Eoyell F. Sewall Frank S. Sewall Nancy Sewall

Mrs E R Andrews and Sons Visit Relatives in Orono

Mrs E R Andrews and her sons Frederick and Richard of High Street are spending a week with relatives in Orono.

E. R. Andrews Frederick Richard High Street Orono

Guests and visitors linger at Bath and nearby cottages

A long list of summer visitors and residents in Bath, Popham, Small Point, and Sabino includes Mr. and Mrs. Charles McKay of Tucsonarriving late in the season, Mrs. McKay formerly Margaret Torrey, and several families from Bath, Portland, Boston, and New York visiting relatives at cottages along the coast and lakes. Enthusiasts like F B Nichols of the Times and Harold A Pauly join local publishers on trips, while others travel to Pine Tree Camp and Bay Point for extended stays.

Maine Summer Guests At Ridin' Light Lodge Delight In Food and Trips

Recent guests at Ridin' Light Lodge include Mrs. Helen E. Peck aged 89 and Miss Mary C. Peck along with Mrs. Brennie B. Hall. The party reports heavy eating through Maine and a Virginia to Boothbay trip aboard the Virginia. Other visitors include M. K. Church, Mr. and Mrs. Chilton Crocker of Boston, Mr. and Mrs. William A. Lesley and daughter Myrtie, Mrs. Clara D. Salmon, Mrs. Farnum of Pittsfield Maine, Miss BE McCarthy, and Miss E Fitzpatrick. They also note trips to the Gaspe peninsula and plan a return visit. Mrs. George Dubois, who cared for her ill mother M. E. Kateen, has returned to Providence, joined by sister Attorney Margaret I. Howarth of Fall River. James Sanborn of Dorchester and Mrs. Sanborn stayed with Mrs. John Warner of Middle Street.

Ridin’ Light Lodge Helen E. Peck Mary C. Peck Brennie B. Hall Fitzpatrick Maine Virginia Boothbay Gaspe Peninsula George Dubois M. E. Kateen Providence Dubois Margaret I. Howarth Fall River Mass

Vacationing Vails and Coffins Visit Beals Kin in Maine

Mr and Mrs Lawrence Vail of Sau gus Mass vacationing at Robinhood and Mrs Nathan E Coffin and son N Elwood Jr of Park Street passed Wednesday of last week visiting relatives in Lewiston Augusta and Winthrop Among them were Mrs Vails brother Commissioner of Labor and Mrs Charles O Beals of Augusta and Mrs Coffins brother Harry A Beals of Winthrop

Lawrence Vail Saugus Mass Robinhood Nathan E. Coffin N. Elwood Jr Park Street Lewiston Augusta Winthrop Mrs. Vail Labor Charles O. Beals Coffin Harry A. Beals

Bath area hosts a busy summer guest list

Local residents and visitors spent weekends and weeks at cottages and island retreats. Whitinsville Mass residents Mrs. John Lasell and son John Jr returned from Small Point Beach. many others from Chicago New York Somerville Cambridge and Bath attended gatherings and traveled to Bridgton Orrs Island and Robinhood while working or visiting relatives.

John Lasell John, Jr Whitinsville Mass Small Point Beach Sumner Sewall Small Point Beach Club

New England Rep Jack Milton Visits Bath on Business

Hotel Victoria representative Jack Milton from New York City toured Bath as a business visitor on Tuesday. Milton runs one of the fleet of cruising cars sponsored by the hotel. Miss Nellie V Leeman Gorham Normal class of ’34 spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Henry T B Leeman at 13 Somerset Place.

Richard Pennell Westbrook Henry T. B. Leeman Somerset Place Jack Milton New England Hotel Victoria New York City Bath E Milton Nellie V. Leeman Gorham Normal Somerset i Place

Social visits and summer relocations across communities

Local residents and relatives undertake visits and relocations from Bath to Staten Island New York Portland and North Woolwich as they travel for summer stays with family. House moves include the Thayers and Snowden returning from Staten Island to Bath and Alfred H. Bunker and family storing furniture for the season near North Woolwich.

Mrs Rowe Joins Visit Then Heads to Popham Cottage

Mrs Winfield F Rowe sister of Mrs Nellie Douglas Thompson visited and was joined by Mr Rowe from Waltham Mass They will spend three weeks vacation in the Rowe cottage at Popham. Also vacationing are Mrs Emma Cox of Lexington and Mrs Byron Steele of Waverly Mass at Coxs cottage on New Meadows near Trufant s Crossing. N Elwood Coffin Jr visits Skowhegan with his father Nathan E Coffin who works for the Independent Reporter Co as guest at the home of Mr and Mrs Ernest Decker.

Warren D. Oliver Cambridge Mass Dain Cottage Sabine Oliver Reconstruction Finance Corporation Boston Herrick, Smith, Donald and Farley Winfield F. Rowe Nellie Douglas Thompson Mr. Rowe Waltham Popham Rowe Cottage Emma Cox Lexington Byron Steele Watertown, Mass N. Elwood Coffin, Jr Skowhegan Nathan E. Coffin Independent Reporter Co Ernest Decker

Bath Captain and Family Pass Away at Sabine Cottage

Capt Charles E Hewitt of Bath and his daughter Mrs Aubrey Sherburne of Portland died Tuesday at their Sabine cottage. His son and wife Mr and Mrs Charles E Hewitt Jr were with them.

Charles E. Hewitt Bath Aubrey Sherburne Portland Capt. Hewitt Charles E. Hewitt, Jr Sabine

Miss Valentine Ayer Returns From Vacation At Woolworths

Miss Valentine M. Ayer of 75 Court Street enjoys her annual Woolworths vacation with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Lemuel Ayer of Newagen. Miss Edith G. Gotte of 614 Washington Street resumes duties at Woolworth's after two weeks away.

Valentine M. Ayer Court Street Woolworth's Lemuel Ayer Newagen Edith G. Gotte Washington Street

Bath News Briefs Highlight Local Events and Accidents

Local Salvation Army aid denied on Saturday. Bath residents see road work along Washington street near McCabe's store. The Maine Industrial Accident Commission meets July 19 at City Hall. Mrs. Hazel McMann relocates her beauty shop to 780 Washington street. Fourth of July garden blooms noted. PTA playgrounds add basket weaving classes taught by Miss Carolyn Stackpole. Nine year old Richard Renaud suffers a broken leg and other injuries after a bicycle accident. Rosario Labonte of Brunswick pleads guilty to operating under the influence, fined $100. Elks Home slated for repainting. Plant's Garage demonstrates Chevrolets. two trucks take Corliss Street church crowd to annual picnic. St. Mary's Lawn Party slated Aug 1–3 with many booths and new acts. West Bath Grange class earns three degrees. dance planned with Carver's Orchestra. Stearns-Knight sedan collision injuries at Lincoln and North streets. Ma Three Quarter Century club to meet Aug 17 in Augusta. A Bath man rearrested for intoxication, repeating charge and receiving 90 days in Augusta jail.

Mills and Ware bring concert to Wiscasset club rooms

Back in court after release Walter Mills baritone and Miss Harriet Ware composer and accompanist present a program in the Women’s club rooms of Wiscasset on Monday night. Tickets from Mikelsky's or Mrs Frank A Hodgdon. Wiscasset Open House on Wednesday August 15 from 9 to 6 features old homes and public buildings. Proceeds aid the Wis casset Village Improvement Society and Library. Luncheon served at noon and from four to six. Kennebec Wharf and Coal Co expects the Berwindvale from Newport News Va to dock about nine Sunday morning with 6800 tons of coal for Bath plant.

Walter Mills Harriet Ware Women’s Club Wiscagset Mikelsky's Frank A. Hodgdon Woolwich Wiscasset Kennebec Wharf and Coal Co Berwindvale Newport News Bath

Salvation Army Truck Collects Old Papers in Bath

Alice May Douglas writes from Bath Maine on July 13 1934 about the Salvation Army truck collecting old papers for work programs in Portland. The article explains drivers may be non Army workers and that the organisation runs a second hand store fed by paper and rag donations, with funds locally tracked.

the Independent Bath Salvation Army Army Portland New Hampshire Williams Alice May Douglas Maine

New Deal in Education Advocates Select College Aid

A speaker argues for competitive entrance exams to limit college admission to capable students, paired with state aid for the most ambitious. Citing Harvard President Conant, the plan would fund scholarships to cover higher education costs for the most deserving Maine students and expand elementary through university training.

Harvard University Conant Maine

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