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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1936

Page

4

Founders Day events and busy social season in Wiscasset

Interest grows in Lincoln Home Newcastle Founders Day on Wednesday Aug 5 with a colonial pageant, luncheon, and lawn attractions to aid county women’s clubs. Community notes report Bible school, church events, visitors, health updates, and summer visitors in Wiscasset and nearby areas.

Family Gathering at Ames Home in Wiscasset

The Ames home in Wiscasset hosted a Sunday gathering for 35 guests including Linwood Ames, Arlene Ames, Katherine Ames R N of Caribou, and Fort Fairfield guest Winn efred Petersen. Adults from Bath, Brunswick, and Brunswick area families attended the hot dog roast and picnic dinner.

Alton Ames Wiscasset Linwood Ames Daniel Ames Arlene Orris Ames Philip Patricia Carol Bath Katherine Ames R. N Caribou Winnefred Petersen Fort Fairfield Howard Sylvester Linwood Ernest Sylvester Janice Frank Carleton Harry Walker Gladys Walker Lavinia Meralee Walker C. E. Cullinan Marjorie Barrows Charles Strout Priscilla and Richard Strout Lillian Goodrich Brunswick

Social Notes From Portsmouth and Nearby Communities

Miss Helen Acton of Portsmouth visits Mrs. Ernest A. Allan in Topsham. Harry Bartlett from Berlin arrives to visit Mrs. Bartlett and Warren at Lake Nequasset. Mrs. Juliette Farris and Richard of Berlin return after weeks with Mrs. Bartlett. Mr. and Mrs. John B. Downey and Harold of Ware, Mass. return after two weeks at West Southport and Caratunk. They join Mrs. Downey’s sister and brother in law on Bedford Street. Miss Miriam Adams of Woonsocket and family depart for Boston then sail Tuesday on the Newfoundland to St Johns, N F for a two week outing.

Helen Acton Portsmouth Ernest A. Allan Topsham Harry Bartlett Berlin N. H Bartlett Warren Lowell Lake Nequasset Juliette Farris Richard John B. Downey Harold Ware Mass West Southport Pleasant Pond Caratunk

Exhibition of Vacation Church School Held Friday

The Vacation Church School of First Baptist held an afternoon program with worship, songs, Bible readings, and story retellings. Parents attended as students displayed handiwork and were treated to ice cream and orangeade.

First Baptist Church Marion Corliss Charles R. Sims John Dunlap Jesus Christ Bertha Sutherland Mary Furber Jane Furber Harriet Furber Barbara Legard Jesus Emma King America Carol Stover M. Helen Sims Laura Hall Ester Hall Arthur I. Stuart Arthur J. Dunton

West Bath Farm Bureau Holds Annual Picnic

West Bath Farm Bureau held its annual picnic at the Dunton cottage Brigham's Cove on Thursday with Mrs Charles T Small and Mrs Loring D Small as hostesses. Members brought picnic lunches and were joined by guests including Mrs Howard E Blake and Mrs Harold J Haggett with daughter Ann and Mrs Charles L Haggett with son Billy. The next meeting is set for August 6 at an announced location, with Canning as the topic led by Miss Hortense Welch.

West Bath Elmer Sidelinger Walter W. Smith Annie H. Trufant Ellery E. Whittemore William Williams Howard E. Blake Harold J. Haggett Ann Charles L. Haggett Billy Frank W. Hagan Skowhegan Bath H. A. Owen Sabine Harold M. Bates Jean Bates William Ross Trenton N. J Charles H. Bates Sabino Jean Bates Henry Henderson Donald Winthrop Mass Marjorie Henderson Sabine Improvement Association West Bath Farm Bureau Brigham’s Cove Charles T. Small Loring D. Small Dunton Cottage Lucy Ann Humphrey A. Owen Malcolm Mackinnon Robert Byron Steele Watertown Steele Emma Cox Cox Trufant’s Crossing Olive Downer Joseph M. Lemont Charles S. Lemont Larrabee’s Grove Walter W. Larrabee Fred W. Larrabee Larrabee's Grove

Believed Palmers Safe in Madrid

The article reports Mr. and Mrs. Ray Palmer feared amid the Spanish uprising. H. E. Shepard of National City Bank in New York says cables with branches in Spain have been exchanged and assume everyone there is all right, though no definite word has arrived.

Ray Palmer Bath Barcelona Spain Owen J. Ledyard Palmer Ledyard James P. Ledyard H. E. Shepard National City Bank New York

Obituary of Reynolds McCutcheon 80 Bath Iron Works employee

Reynolds McCutcheon 80 longtime Bath Iron Works employee and former Eastern Steamship Lines steward died Saturday night after a long illness at his 46 Winter Street home. Born in Hamilton Bermuda he lived in Bath for many years and served on ships including Star of the East Sagadahoc Ransom B Fuller Kennebec City of Rockland and City of ??? He is survived by his wife one daughter Mrs Cora Burch of Gardiner and two grandchildren Madeline and Reynolds Burch, both of Gardiner.

Ransom B. Fuller Kennebec City of Rockland Wesley Methodist Church McCutcheon Cora Burch Gardiner Madeline Reynolds Burch

Weekend visitors and summer guests fill West Bath notes

West Bath and Sabino marked a busy weekend with relatives and friends visiting cottages. Families from Bath, Lewiston, Winthrop, Norwood and Arlington Heights plus visitors from Haverkamp Akron and Brooklyn gathered at Birch Point, Sabino, and Foster’s Point for holidays, birthdays, and social events.

Bath board to pick Morse high school coach this week

From more than a dozen applications the Bath Board of Education will likely select a teacher coach for Morse high school this week. Four leading candidates are Howard S. McPhee Salem New Hampshire Albert Kent Madison John P Cavan Livermore Falls and Manfred L Palmer Littleton New Hampshire Others include Clark L Abbott former University of Maine athlete and Mathe son assistant to Bill Mansfield at Winslow High and a Springfield man. The role requires coaching at least two major sports and teaching mathematics.

Bath Board of Education Morse High School Howard S. McPhee Salem N. H Albert Kent Madison John P Paddy” Cavan Livermore Falls Manfred L. Palmer Littleton Clark L. Abbott University of Maine and Matheson Bill Mansfield Winslow High Springfield Horace P. Herrick McPhee Morse High Allentown N. J N. H. Kent Bowdoin Mose Nannigan Madison High Colby Diamond Palmer Batesman Bobcats

Benefit Ball Draws Big Crowd for Rogers Fire Victims

The Arcade ballroom hosted a benefit dance Thursday for Elmer W. Rogers whose Texas yard fire left the family homeless. About 500 tickets were sold and proceeds will fund relief. Miss Mary Cunningham’s students performed, Al Dorr’s Kings of Harmony played, and Hillbilly songs by Babine and McDougall thrilled the audience.

Arcade Elmer W. Rogers Texas Yard Mary Cunningham Joanne Heal Priscilla Loring Barbara Hart Mary Stilphen Beverly Curran al Dorr Six Kings of Harmony Edward T. Whitehouse Chester W. Clement Madelyn Babine Gertrude McDougall

Topsham Citizen’s Family Hit By Fourth Tragedy

Fire devastates Ulysses Bosse home on Tedford road Topsham amounting to about 5000 in loss. The Bosse family has endured a series of misfortunes over three years including a back injury car crash a child’s death and a Christmas bridge crash. Firefighters faced water shortages, hampering efforts to control the blaze. Insurance covered some damage. David S. Cogan family returns from Paconia New Hampshire with sons Edward Arnold Gerald.

Ulysses Bosse Tedford Road Topsham Bosse Bossee Tedford Street Brunswick Fire Department

Outdoor service in pine grove at Nequasset church

Plans complete for an outdoor service in the pine grove behind Nequasset Methodist Church on Sunday at 3 30. Rev Harold Metzner of Waterville will speak with musical solos by David Cash Mrs Earl Dow and Miss Thelma Klett. If rain the service shifts to the adjoining church.

the Pines Pine Grove Nequasset Methodist Church Harold Metzner Waterville Metzner David Cash Merrymeeting Camp Earl Dow Woolwich Thelma Klett Carlton Bridge Ryan W. J. Rand, Jr Lloyd Doty Boo Arene Caes Walker Ernest Heywood Science Gates Henry Watson

Woolwich Center Church Sees Youth Sessions and Activities

The article notes a regular session at Chelset T1890 followed by a Young People's meeting at 8 PM. A service at 10.46 AM at the Woolwich Center church precedes Vacation Church School closing with handwork displays. Woolwich Center youth host a Friday evening gathering. Moatsweag youth plan a Friday weenie roast next week.

Moatsweag

Bathman Sees Drought Echoes On Cross Country Trip

Thomas Bates United States engineer with the War department arrived Bath after a seven day 3650 mile motor trip from Los Angeles via the southern route. He observed severe drought in the Midwest and heat up to 130 degrees in New Mexico Texas and Oklahoma while reporting a best day of 1017 miles. Bates a Morse High School 1923 and University of Maine 1928 graduate worked on the Carlton bridge project and is stationed at Catalina Island.

Thomas Bates United States War Department John L. Bates Andrews Road Catalina Island Los Anles Harbor Los Angeles Bates Bath Mid-West New Mexico Texas Oklahoma Mr. Bates Morse High School University of Maine M.clintic-Marshall Co Carlton Bridge J. Albert Redlon, Jr Redlon Bell Telephone Co Cal

Lewis-Jones Wedding Reported in Rockland

City Clerk John W. Gilmore filed returns for the marriage of Alvah Forest Lewis of 454 Washington street to Mrs. Alice May Jones of 674 Middle street in Rockland. Rev. J C A Marstaller officiated at 3 Adams Street Rockland. The groom works in tire and auto supply. he is son of Mr. and Mrs. William L. Lewis. The bride is daughter of James E. Brewster and Lucy E. Brewster of Rockport. Also notes Miss Katherine Macfarlane of Lynn returned from a two week visit with Mrs. Leah Strout in Woolwich and was joined by her sister-in-law Mrs. Sidney Macfarlane of Lynn.

Rarer New York Barnacle North Edgecomb LeClercq Columbia Stewart Chapin Montsweag Henry Chapin Washington, Conn Perdo Gillott Mary Lincoln Reta Gillott South Newcastle Frank 8 Lambert Somerville Mass John Follansbee Beth and Joan Follansbee New Hope Penn Cromwell Rogers Moatsweag Road Herbert Feis Washington, D. C Martin Andrews Bath Road Thomas Chrystie Blake Dresden Road Moore Davis Island School of Instruction O. E.S Masonic Hall Wiscasset D. G. M. Louise Blagdon Garrison Hill J. Kenneth Burnham Elmhurst N. Y Burnham Augustus Burnham George E. Coleman Brunswick Germany France Denmark Switzerland England Jimmie Raymond D. Hamlin Portsmouth N. H. Leavy Lane Middle Water Streets Middle Street Clarence A. Gough Eunice Fairhaven Fred F. Pendleton Sparkman & Stevens Lawrence B. Dunham New York City J. Frederick Bohmfalk John Alden Manhasset Yacht Club Burgee Wyoming Caspar Lillian Nate Loud Lillian Berkeley Loud Minnie Lewis Hodge Street Wilder Merry Mr. Merry Lee Merry John Merry Bernard Nellie Merry Bath Leavitt Willard Rand Nequasset Carter Nequasset Congregational Church Mr. Rand Rand Dutch Neck Methodist Church Beverly Carlton Five Islands Frank Preble Vera Shep” Call Pittston Bay Point Lowell Brown Murphy's Corner Herbert Wright Earl Spencer Julia Spencer Massachusetts Boothbay James Thorpe Natick George Gainsley Muriel Raynes Cambridge Elizabeth Sara Eaton Leon Eaton Oak Street Clifton Gainsley Miss Eaton Day’s Ferry John Carter Vermont Edgar Blanche Mechanic Falls Marcia Kennerson California Clara E. Head Blanche Cora Corliss Portland Susan Stimpson Skowhegan Earl Dow Bath Iron Works Wilbur Howe Brooks Bridge Robert Decker Malden Hildreth Hume Dicky Philadelphia Thwing Chopps Point John W. Gilmore Rockland Alvah Forest Lewis Washington Street Alice May Jones J C. A. Marstaller Adams Street William L. Lewis James E. Brewster Lucy E. (Nutter) Brewster Rockport Katherine Macfarlane Lynn Leah Strout Chicago Woolwich Miss Macfarlane Charles Hunnewell Sagadahoc Ferry Sidney Macfarlane

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Founders’ Day of Lincoln Newcastle First Congregational Church Birch Point Bible School Lawrence Averill Teachers’ College Worcester Sheepscot Congregational Church Mary Hobson Ira Redennett B. C. Redennett Emma Hilton Bangor Ralph Preble Federal Street George W. Porter Boston Porter Organ Society Nina G. Fowles The Fannie Adams Mabel Lewis Nellie Munsey Hattie Mosher Laura Carleton Helen Haggett Mary Marston Grace Pease Jennie Lewis Jennie Preble Harriet Jackson Anne Miete Frances Plumstead Congregational Parsonage Grace Sewall Alberta Larrabee Vera Quinnam Viola Adams Frank Hutchins Norris Miller Charles S. Sowder Ruthena Thompson Marcia Angell Dorcas Club Raymond Quinnam Gerald Sherman Harry Haggett Billy Grant Clayson John Lewis Pemaquid Beach Edgar Evans Raymond Sherman Charles Metcalf Camp Hines East Raymond Clarence A. Richards Maine Clerks of Court Association Machias Eastport Quoddy Village Chester Merry Haggett Garage Co Thomas Campbell Summit Campbell Alice D. Taylor Jennings Firuski Alvin F Joseph Hubbard Julian Hobson William E. Gorham John South Edward Jonathan Jacques First Baptist Society Madrid Wesley M. E Medford Doris Crocker Upper Washington Street Rosedale Fred J. Rose Arthur Everbeck Robert D. Metcalf Campbell's Pond Ed. Nichols F. A. Newman Melrose Cape Elizabeth Harold Newman D. H. Philbrook Norwood Henry Churchill Lewiston Stevens Cottage Churchill Chester Stevens Owen Thompson Percy E. Holbrook Holbrook Eleanor Robert Thompson Holbrooks Albert Lovely Roger Arlington Heights Florence Swan Chadwick Everett Leroy L. Burnham Edwin W. Haggett Oak Lodge Harpswell Harry P. Williams Marion Ruth Kirby Fred L. Williams, Jr David Lincoln Williams Foster's Point Pred K. Lane Robert B. Small Albert J. Larrabee E. J. Dunlap Burt Nancy Wardell Butler Alfred J. Horley Arlington Samuel F. Bates M. Eleanor Bates Chester Freeman Delmar E. Bates Howard C. Bates George Bailey South Portland Freeman Walter Gilpin BOARD Ollie” Berg Topsham Citizen Mrs. Davids. Cogan High Street Paconia N.H Charles Arik Laconia Arnold Gerald Littl White Barre KINSMAN @ MILLS, INC Rutland Bathman West Coast Lewis-Jones C. A. Marstaller Rytex Deckle Rytex Bath, Maine
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