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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1926

Page

5

Card Party Nets Over $30 for Community Club Treasury

The ladies auxiliary to the Bath area Community Club held a well attended card party at the community house with about twenty tables in use on Thursday afternoon. Prizes included a rug donated by Mrs. Beulah McIntire, a luncheon set, vanity cases, and vases. Evening social events featured bid whist and notable guests from Bath attended. May family and local residents were mentioned among attendees and contributors.

Treasury

Judge Lowell rules at June Sagadahoc probate court

Judge James S. Lowell presided at the first session of Sagadahoc county probate court in June, approving bonds and appointing administrators for multiple estates. Petitions for probate of wills for Fred S. King of Kath and Mary E. Campbell of Newton were filed, with executors named. Administrations granted for George A. Coombs and Ruth S. Welsh, among others, and continued matter noted for Annie Andrews estate.

James S. Lowell Sagadahoe County Fred S. King Kath Alice EF. King Mary E. Campbell Newton Mass Warren H. Hearse Hyman Davis Db. N T. A Daniel S. Jaques

Maine Parent-Teacher Association to Meet in Augusta

Delegates from the South End and North Center PLT.A.s will attend for a convention themed Better Homes Mean Better Schools in Augusta at the State House senate chamber next Friday and Saturday. Newell Edson of the American Social Hygiene Association will headline with Social Hygiene. other speakers include Dr. Augustus Thonets, Mrs. D. W. Adams, Mrs. Rex W. Dodge, and Mrs. Edward Mason. A reception is planned Friday evening. Memorial services for Mrs. Frederick W. Abbott will be held Friday morning. No elections this year. two-year terms upheld.

South End North Center Plt Maine Parent-Teacher Association Senate Chamber State House Augusta Newell Edson American Social Hygiene Association of New York City Augustus ©. Thonets State Association D. W. Adams Bangor Asseiation Rex W. Dodge Portland Association E. Raymom Silvester Oakes Pathfinders Club Deering High School Edward Mason Winchester Mass National Congress Augusta Itl Association Frederick W. Abbott Saco State Board of Managers Das A. O. Thomas S.r W. Adams J- 1 Sina Ralph O. Brewser H. J. Ki. Tewksbury Bulletin Joseph DD. Small

South End PTA Supper and Barn Dance Fundraiser

About 25 will be cleared from the supper and barn dance held Wednesday evening at Washington street rooms. A supper of baked bean t rolls cabbage salad cakes doughnuts and coffee was served after which dancing was enjoyed in the large east room cleared for the event. Music by Conant and Robbins and many old time favorite dance steps were enjoyed.

South End Washington Street Conant and Robbins

George AL McFadden Joins Boston Advertising Dept

George AL McFadden has moved to Boston to begin duties in the advertising department of the Chequer Cour. He will install mechanical advertising in Greater Boston stores and is tasked with completing the mechanical Esquimal project started last winter.

George AL McFadden Boston Chequer Cour McFadden Greater Ani Winter Tee LL

Phippsburg Field Day Program at Bedwell Grange Hall

The Phippsburg schools plan a Friday field day at Bedwell Grange Hall Snall Point with opening songs prayers and school programs from Winnegance Percy Sebasco and several other local schools. Speakers will discuss school influence and rural education with noted guests and a noon communal meal.

Bedwell Grange Hall Phippsburg Snall Point America the Beautiful John H. Carter Pianit Myron Tubbs Grace Ehoreh Bath Winnegance Roath Trueworthy John H. Cartier Woolwich Percy School Miss Wellman Myron Tobbs Grace Ehareh Sebaseo Kool Celeste Wallace Phippsburg Center School Fern Gregg Rede Cress Lora M. Knoenlton Red ‘Ress Maine Small Devil School Nellie Kelly Popham Tozzie Sawyer Charles V. Miners Phipp Ashdale Hool Mix Bessie Sprague West Point Lillian Spencer Richard Libby Angiusta Akires Clara Darling Cheel

Personal Notes on Weekend Visits and Travels

Thomas McCabe of Rice Bros. shipyard East Boothbay spent the weekend with his family on Floral Street. Edna Pepper returned to Reston after visiting her parents on Western Avenue. Mrs. Pepper’s month and the Worden family hosted William Worlen of Belmont, Massachusetts, with Constance and Joan Worden, at the home of Mrs. Worden’s parents on Middle Street.

Thomas McCabe Rice Bros East Boothbay Floral Street Edna Pepper Reston Arthur I. Pepper Western Avenue Raymond Powers Cummings Street William Worlen Belmont Mass Worden Constance Joan Word

Maine Educator Juliette Wiggin Dies at 86

Veteran Belfast teacher Juliette Wiggin, 86, who served 41 years in Belfast schools, died Friday in her birth home. Former pupils honored her with a $100 gold purse. she supported the Universalist church and aged-women home.

Mix Juliette Wiggin Belfast Maine Universalist Vestry Universalist Church Home For

Maine Women Honored for Sesqui Centennial Exposition

Governor Brewster appointed Mrs. Sills wife of President Kenneth M Sills of Bowden College and Mrs. Tefft wife of Charles E Tefft to the American Women's committee for the Sesqui Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia. Tefft will handle decorative features for the exposition.

Maine Sills Kenneth (. M. Sills Bowden College Tefft Banser Brewster Philadelphia Charles E. Tefft

Former Bath Woman Reaches Grand Birthday in Somerville

Emily A. Turner, longtime Somerville resident and Bath, Maine native, observed her 82nd birthday at 16 Gibbons Street. The day brought 150 remembrances, including 100 birthday messages and flowers, cards, letters, and calls from family. Turner is the widow of Civil War veteran Hiram A Turner and mother of Walter F. Turner, William Turner, Flora J. Young, Eleanor L. Helwin, and Arthur W. Turner, with Arthur and Hiram having died earlier.

Emily A. Turner Ath Somerville Mass Somerville Journal Gibbons Street New England New York New Jersey Leon M. Conwell Frederic W. Cook Clarence I. Horton Central Club Daughters of Maine Club Winter Hill Universalist Church Walter F. Turner New Hampshire William Turner Newton

Artis Family Guests Over Holiday at Old Orchard Cottage

Thomas F E Artis arrived from Quincy Mass to join Mrs Artis and daughters Helen and Charlotte. They left the same day to spend the holiday at their cottage in Old Orchard. Edward B Thornton of Cambridge Mass attended the ninth annual banquet of The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co Managers Benefit Association at Copley Plaza May 26 with over 2000 attendees. Clinton Sutherland Newton Mass Grace Rankin Josephine Duffey Arthur Carleton South Rooston returned home after visiting Mr Sutherland and parents on Center street and drove home via Poland Spring. Paul Steward formerly of Bath now in Skowhegan spent Memorial Day in Bath with his brother Nahum S Steward and wife. Steward, a Morse High graduate, will complete a two-year course at Lowell Textile School in June.

Thomas FE. Artis Quinty Mass Artis Helen Charlotte Old Orchard Edward B. Thornton Cambridge Managers’ Benefit Association Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co Copley Plaza Soften Clinton Sutherland Newton Grace Rankin Josephine Duffey Arthur Carleton South Rosston Sutherland Robert Sutherland Center Street Poland Spring Paul Steward Bath Skewhegan Mr. Steward Morse High Lowell Textile School

Weekend Socials and Notices Across Coastal Towns

Walter Higgins motored to Portland Monday. Henry York of Portland visited his mother Mrs. Mary F. York in Brunswick road. Earl Temple came from Portsmouth to spend the holiday with his mother Mrs. Fred Temple. Mrs. Marion White Moody went to East Orange New Jersey to visit Aunt Mrs. William E. Purington. Oscar Greenough returned to Hyde Park Massachusetts after a Bath weekend. Paul Gurney recovers from surgery at the Maine Eye and Ear Infirmary Cortland. Mr. and Mrs. Harry W. Fitch returned to Woolwich after time with relatives in Bonnie Big Wood NH. Miss Gertrude Milliken returned to Waterville after time with her parents. Mrs. Walter M. Coombs and sons Albert and Emily Jane of Belmont Massachusetts were guests of Mrs. Frank A. Parington. Oscar Thornton and family will visit Cambridge with Edward B. Thornton on return from Newport News Virginia. The Kidzi club met with Miss Phyllis Chaney on Washington street. A farewell summer plan for a June 1 supper at Miss Virginia Golder’s home on Winship street was announced, with several attendees listed. Little Miss Alice Darrah celebrated her third birthday May 23 with a party at Leonard Court. Guests included family and friends from Portsmouth and nearby towns, with a decorated cake and gifts. The party ended at 4 30 with best wishes for more birthdays.

Treasury Bath Beulah McIntire Alvin Coss J. Leslie Coombs Scott Morse William [. Hatch Edith Small Ralph Small Evelyn Hope Leon TB. Pennell Almeon R. Perry Charles EF. Hewitt, Jr Joshua N. Tibbetts Harry B. Williams Josephine Pushard D Pushard Sidney DB Chippsburg Wed- Teese Marion Morse J. Parker Morse Robert Manson Sherman L. Morse New York H. F. Dimmock Mothers’ Club Harry F. Oliver Porter Phippsburg Herbert Morse Isle An Haut Elmer Laufkin Joseph N. Day Sanford Robert Charles H. Stinson Lower Tigh Street Augustus Small Boston Walter Small Barbara Samford Harry W.atire Squaw Club John G. Morse Robert P. Manson Franberry Winfield W. Morse Lillian Parks Lewiston Fred I. Parks Charles FE. Hewitt, Jr Charles E. Hewitt Capital Island Arthur Stewart J. A. Trueworthy Rockland Gladys Hunter Gorham Normal School Almon R. Perry Kittery Samuel Jordan Percy Morse William Thompson Roger Robinson Farmington Walter Thompson Wilton Bessie Hanson Moonmouth George Thompson Providence R. I Seth Hoendlette Sidney Knight Portsmouth Knight Helle Hunt David Malcolm Oakland Calif Kelle Hant Charles Rogers Popham Beach Martha FP. Small Ecards Dromere Grange The Grange Frank Oliver Quincy Mass Oliver Carlton Jensen Wollaston Alston Oliver Parker Head Turner McCarty Everett Suremer Thomas Emery Keene Richard Emery Hallowell W. G. Jefferson Portland Deseur Clifton Marks Eas Fred A. Harrington Gladys Dyer Gardiner Edwin Dyer Leslie Dyer Celeste Wallace Albert Young Phyllis Joseph Young Popham Road Eric Carson Edward Thomas Thomas Alden Oliver Nanes Hurehin F. Clark Bowker Meadowbrook M. J. Percy Cox's Head Sundar William P. Morrion Maurice Johnsen Fibridge Morse Johnsen University of Maine James FE. Verey Clifton*Smith Elaine Marguerite Keene, N_ He A~x Smith Sqynirres Point Light Frank P. Leach Chebeague i Las W. J. Met Ourt Eugene ¢. J’erry Sebases Charles Vo Minott Ada'a' Lerine Johny Wrisht Annie Hewes Revere Henriett Dewker Warren Ryan Waltham Hdale A. F. Williams Martha Anita Center Walter Higgins Henry York Mary F. York Brunswick Road Earl Temple Fred Temple Marion White Moody East Orange N. J Wiliam E. Purington Oscar Greenough Hyde Park Paul Gurney Bradford Maine Eye & Ear Infirmary Cortland Harry W. Fitch Woolwich Bonnie Big Wood Nhh Gertrude Milliken Waterville George Milliken Winter Street Walter M. Coombs Albert Emily Jane Belmont Frank A. Parington Lower Middle Street Kidzi Club Phyllis Chaney Washington Street Virginia Golder Winship Street Marjorie Furber Evelyn Perry Jeanette Shackford Barbara Fisher Hazel Mayo Alice Darrah Leonard Court Albert Darrah Mary N. H Margaret Temple Ralph Achorn Marjorie Ralph, Jr Maurice Darrah Ruth Puffer Helen Greene Elizabeth Greene Gertrude Sprague Carolyn Belanger Maurice Puffer Donald Belanger John P. Kelley Trouthbay Harbor Frank Gardiner Deering Suffolk Law School Mildred Nichols Amesbury David Simpson Warren Emery Gare Emery William Perkins Maple Street Charles R. Oliver Henry C. Wright Indian Rock Rangeleys J. Abner McFadden Melrose Mr. Fadden Lincoln Green Streets Ralph R. Pitman Dover Sewall W. Percy Snow Park Pitman Bunting Publications, Inc Muskegon Charles. C. Low F . H. Kimball TD. Hardin

Bath Sheriff John P. Kelley Dies at Bath

Sheriff John P. Kelley of Trouthbay Harbor died Thursday in Bath. The locality’s social notes mention visits and movements of residents including Frank and Gardiner Deering home from Suffolk Law in Boston, Mildred Nichols traveling to Amesbury for Memorial Day, and local gatherings.

Republican Meetings in Maine to Form Clubs

Two Republican rallies are planned in Sagadahoe county today. Curtis Hall in Richmond hosts a 2:30 PM meeting, while Town Hall in Topsham hosts a 7:30 PM session. Speakers include Mrs. Guy P. Gannett of Maine and Miss Ethel Lyford of New York, aiming to form active clubs nationwide.

Sagadahoe County Curtis Hall Richmond Town Hall Topsham Maine National Committee Guy P. Gannett Ethel Lyford New York

Also Mentioned on This Page

Stuart Day Ray Oliver Mincey Alfred S. Oliver Lowell Raymond Oakes Oathfinders American Social Hygiene Association Rex Dodge High Street Bath, Maine Owen J. Ledyard Your County Treas Republican City Committee Commercial Travelers New England Council of United Commercial Travelers Farmington State Normal School W. G. Mallett Exchange Hotel Carleton PP Merrill Skowhegan Brewster Club Penobscot County Governor Brewster Imity Hall Damase Rourke Fritiy Ote Lingham Bourke Carrabasset Ralph John A. Merrill Auburn Supreme Court Morrill Trewster Florida White Native J. H. Stacey Popham Beach, Maine Ties of Bath Savings Institution Oscar Thornton R. B. Parrish Newport News Virginia Johns-Manville Johns- Manville Commercial Street
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