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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1927

Page

3

Social Happenings of the Week in the Shipping City

The Bath area notes numerous social events and gatherings: a Women’s auxiliary meeting at a private home, a baton and cooking display, dance and card parties, and several engagements and marriages. Residents travel for visits and attend church and school functions. weddings in Portland and Bath mark the week as a flurry of social activity.

Petlocks of Boston Weekend Guests of Parents

Maurice Petlock Louis Petlock and Miss Marcia Petlock all of Boston were weekend guests of their parents Mr and Mrs Nathan V Petlock.

Maurice Petlock Louis Petlock Marcia Petlock Boston Nathan V Petlock

Mrs Farnham Returns Home After Boston Visit

Mrs Charles R Farnham returned to her home on Middle street Friday night after a ten day trip visiting Boston Providence and New York She stayed in Boston as a guest of Miss Priscilla Footer at the Franklin Square house spent a weekend with her brother Roy S Haskell in Providence and visited Mr and Mrs Francis Faxon in New York.

Charles R. Farnham Middle Street Boston Providence New York Farnham Priscilla Footer Franklin Square House Roy S. Haskell Francis Faxon

Bath girl leads Maine Women of New York program at Waldorf

At the Waldorf Astoria the Bath girl Miss Mabel Duncan directed and acted in the one act comedy A Gentle Jury for the Maine Women of New York. Mrs. Paul Conkling, a former Boothbay woman, serves as club president. Milton S Kimball of Augusta, formerly Bath, was elected assistant vice president of the Augusta Trust Co at the recent annual meeting.

Milton S&. Kimball Augusta Bath Augusta Trust Co

Weekend Supper Auction and Local Social Roundup

Mrs Byron F Barker hosted a Washington Street supper with six auction tables. top prizes went to Mrs Harold DeLong for perfume, Mrs Seth S Mullin for two card packs, and Mrs Helen Shaugh news for bath salts. Various residents from Lewiston to Bath attended gatherings, church events, and civic meetings through the week, including status updates on immigration commissioner Anna M Tillinghast and Legislative sessions in Augusta.

Grace Church Mix Mary F. Gibbons Washington Street Thomas S. Gibbons Bruce LA. M. White Byron F. Barker Harold DeLong Seth S§. Mullin Helen Shaughnews

Ex Mayor Percy and Mrs Percy Leave For San Diego Trip

Ex mayor Samuel R. Percy and his wife depart Tuesday afternoon for San Diego California to stay until spring with plans to return in April Cap and Mrs Percy have wintered there before and count many friends among their circle Christine Lockery daughter of James E Lockery and Mrs Lockery of Bath was surprised on returning to Gorham Normal School after business at home A large Bath contingent attended including Arabelle Lord Elizabeth Randall Althea Hunnewell Helen Bauman Helen Spruce Marjorie Lawrence and Alice Lupley

Samuel R. Percy San Diego Ilif Capt Percy Christine Lockery James E. Lockery Bath Gorham Normal School Arabelle Lord Elizabeth Randall Althea Hunnewell Helen Bauman Helen Spruce Marjorie Lawrence Alice Lupley

Bacon announce marriage of Bel to Roger Generelly

Mr and Mrs Henry Douglas Bacon announce the marriage of their daughter Bel to Roger Generelly on January 8 at Pass Christian Mississippi. They will be at home after February 1 at Inn By The Sea Pass Christian.

Henry Douglas Bacon Bel Roger Generelly Pass Christian Inn-By-The-Sea

Sunday Guests at the Hotel Phoenix

Sunday guests listed at the Hotel Phoenix include A. H. Webber of Brunswick and E. L. Barnes of Brunswick.

Hotel Phoenix A. H. Webber Brunswick E. L. Barnes

Miss Margaret Baker Elected to Junior League of Wilmington

Miss Margaret Baker of Claymont Delaware and formerly Bath was elected a member of the Junior League of Wilmington Delaware. She debuted last fall at a reception given by Mr and Mrs Edward Bispham at the Hotel Du Pont in Wilmington.

Margaret Baker Claymont, del Bath Junior League of Wilmington Del Baker Edward Bispham Hotel du Pont

Club Meeting Notice at High Street Homes

The text notes a club gathering at Mrs. James CaMes on High Street Monday evening at 7 30 with refreshments and a jolly evening. Next Monday the club meets at Mrs. Philip Blaisdell 1074 High Street at 7 30 and all members are requested to attend.

John CaMes

Stonewall Jackson Museum Underway Near Fredericksburg

A small frame house near Fredericksburg Virginia, once Fairy Field, becomes a Jackson memorial as new collections recreate the death scene of General Stonewall Jackson. Mrs Charles IX Pendleton leads Southern women in converting the doctors office into a museum honoring the Confederate commander. The article recalls Jacksons death after the Battle of Chancellorsville and his famed marching strategy and farewell order.

Washington Fredericksburg Stonewall’ Jackson Fairy Field Thomas Jonathan Stonewall) Jackson Jackson Confederacy Charles IX, Pendleton James Ford Rhodes

Birthday gathering at Drummond street for Lewie Bowie

Monday evening friends celebrated Lewie Bowie's birthday at Fred A. Bowie's Drummond street home with Radio and cards. Bowie received a box of cigars as tea cream crackers and cake were served. Dr Langdon T Thaxter of Portland will depart Feb 1 for Boston to study Roentgenology at Massachusetts General Hospital for several months. Mrs Thaxter, formerly Miss Priscilla Kimball of Bath, and two daughters may join in Boston later in winter. Bath girls Celia McElman Elizabeth Randall and Adelaide Campbell active in Gorham Normal school One Act Plays to be staged Wednesday. Judge Walter S Glidden was a business visitor in Portland Tuesday.

Bath Esther Nuges Loumoon Malden Max Wilfirme ME Bem Maes Thie City William Spike” Fuetling Archie Buecklin Pine Street Morse Posh School Claes Louise P. Mixer Robert W. Oliver High Street Regivall Carolyn Kilbreth Carver Oliver Diniver Alee Deland Musser Hebert Wo ¢Liver Ficene Carver Carlisle Kilbreth Misse Deereths Muggard Ethel Bhagsar Faber Jake Helen Vlamser Jowiee Carver Leland Hobinen Willow Vlamsser Kelward Menia Deon Seroa Rrobert Carver Harriet Bunker Bridge Law North Street Harriet Heegard Eimwina Saches Krona Copeland Mere Eva Helah Nellie Lord Ksoma Jacoben Eva Welah Fred A. Bowie Drummond Street Mr. Lewie Mr. Bowie Langdon T. Thaxter Portland Boston Massachusetts General Hospital Gorham Normal School Celia McElman Elizabeth Randall Adelaide Campbell Lucie B. Deasy Supreme Court of Maine Sagadahoc County Supreme Court Peter Bent Brigham Hospital Wilson Deasy Robert Hodgkins Bar Harbor

Pine Grosbeaks Reported Arriving on High Street Lawn

Seven pine grosbeaks appeared on a High Street lawn marking the first sighting this season. Birds may be expected through mid March with robins often mistaken for them. Evening grosbeaks have been seen in Portland and communities west of Bath, while wigs have returned and birdwatchers delight in the regal birds.

Magrch Portland Bath

Hungarian business failures surge past 250 year high, minister says

The finance minister reported that the number of Hungarian business failures in the last year exceeded levels not seen in 250 years, marking a historic rise in corporate insolvencies and signaling economic stress across the country.

Bath Notes Reflect Community Events And Local Notices

Bath residents hear of natl coin interest, insurance banquet honors and local club activities. Sheriff McClure joins John Hancock Life Insurance banquet in Portland with Bath agents. nursing classes announced at City hospital. bridge construction near Kennebec site. weather, fishing, and interclub League changes noted. antique coins found in Bath properties. city directories and library pictures highlighted. storm cleanup and civic meetings scheduled.

J. Horace McClure Portland John Hancock Life Insurance Co Arks Club Bath Thomas Fletcher Aubrey Steen Percy K. Morrow Edward N. Hartnett Anthony Roy Philip K. Hardy Hall Fletcher Wawtucket, R. T Dresden Fred Reed Agency

Recreation in forests prompts new policy need

The Forest Service report shows 1925 national forest recreation use rising over the prior year and far above 1917. It urges a national policy balancing public access with safety, fire control, sanitation and camp ground improvements funded by a $40,000 appropriation plus cooperative contributions, noting 148 camp grounds were enhanced.

National Forests W. B. Greeley United States Forest Service Secretary of Agriculture Forest Service

Melrose Man Visits Bath With Daughter and Miss Hogan

Charles W. Boynton of Melrose Massachusetts is spending a few days in Bath with his daughter Adelaide Boynton at the home of Miss Viola G Hogan on Bedford street.

Charles PL Wetherbee High Street Quincy Mass George Ti Wetherbee Mr. Wetherbee George Wetherhes Misachusetts Institute of Techoelosy Plee Weeesten Vriday Charles Wetherbee Ton Pughercrft DSI George Watherbeek Meret Charles W. Boynton Melrose Bath Adelaide Boynton Viola G. Hogan Bedford Street

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