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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1937

Page

4

Farm Families Store Quantities of Canned Goods

Maine Resettlement Administration home management supervisors report farm families received loans and canned and stored large amounts of home grown fruits vegetables and meats. They saved about 130 902 dollars in food value with plans to expand canning next year.

New Haven Conn Maine Agnes M. Plummer Bangor Alicia M. Tracy Pittsfield Effie G. Jones Caribou Harriet C. Worthing Augusta Elizabeth D. Sirois van Buren Resettlement Administration Katherine B

Engagement Announced At Somerville Dinner Party

A Somerville dinner party announced the engagement of Vivian Chenora Nye RN to Camden resident Armstrong. The event included a house party and guests from local families and the Massachusetts College of Osteopathy. Robert Mareluidon, a Somerville high school junior, scored a perfect 400 in the National Junior Championship rifle contest, with coach Thurlow stating the mark could win the title if upheld by the NRA.

Vivian Chenora Vaiss Perron Alioth Somerville Schoal Barton Afmnistatt Janis Atitdide Greddy Somerville Law Vetioot Massachusetts Camden Naw Wilag Robert Mareluidon Cony National Rifle Association Choton FC Thurlow Thurlow Marchildon

Wiscasset Mourns Death of Local Resident Joseph P Tucker

Joseph P Tucker longtime Wiscasset resident dies at home on Washington Street after two weeks of illness. Survived by wife daughter Josephine L Tucker and relatives in North Adams Palo Alto and Wiscasset. Funeral Thursday at two with Rev Robert E Merry officiating, burial at Greenwood. Community notices list legion guests and church services and notes on academy baccalaureate and local social arrivals.

Wiscasset Joseph P. Tucker Washington Street Mr. Tucker Capt Joseph and Fannie Lennox Tucker St. Philips Episcopal Church Lincoln Lodge of Masons Robert E. Merry Charles E. Knight George P. F. Hobson Daniel R. Sortwell W. S. Warland Samuel J. Sewall Albert E. Erskine Roy R. Marston Henry Rines Charles S. Sewall A. W. Wilband Greenwood Bradford-Sortwell-Wright The American Legion the Legion Auxiliary First Congregational Church George H. Bemis Charles S. Sowder Sheepscott Wiscasset Academy Congregational Church Charles S Sowder Lincoln Association of Congregational Churches Central Church Bath W. Seavey Warland Washington, D C Old Stone House Charles Bowen Boston James A. Bimson Middle Street Minnie Lewis Los Angeles Calif Bradford C. Redonnett Hodge Street Varnum Redonnett Castine Ella G. Fowles South Windham Effie J. Poole Federal Street E. C. Merry Portland Carlisle Macurda Joseph E. Hubbard Frances Hubbard Somerville Mass Colin Campbell Elizabeth N. J Alice LD. Taylor M. A. Plumstead Josephine Plumstead Fred, Moody Exeter Mise Madeline West Rosas Mites Ariveng Ann Nason Viviane Carolyn & Varney Washington Strent Mitry Hobson New York Margaret Fo Rees Frances Plamstead Porrhind John Wright Fred Dean Newertle Donald Druin Larcoln Academy Bowdoin Colleet Prin Charles S Sewad Franklin Hall Bernard A. Bailey Jr

George C Curtis Dies Sudden in Maine

George C Curtis aged 59 died suddenly from a leary attack Wednesday afternoon while at his desk in West Bath Maine. He lived in Boston previously and was connected with paper manufacture and lumber. He leaves a sister Mrs Curtis Curtin of Boston. Private funeral held Friday in Waterman chapel with burial in Forest Hills Cemetery.

George Curtis West Bath Mary Fitzgerald Charles Andrews Mr. Curtis Harry C Agnes White Curtis Boston Roxbury Áines Maine Small Point Berkshires Atlantic Highway Bull Rock Bridge Curtis Curtin Waterman Chapel Forest Hills Cemetery

West Bath Social Roundup Sees Busy Holiday Visits

Miss Jennie Larrabee returns to Portland after holidays with her parents in Larrabee's Grove. Many families from Larrabee's Grove and surrounding towns guest at Sabino, Beachmont, and Bath cottages over the weekend, including Williams, Bates, McNary, Owen, and Snow households.

Jennie Larrabee Portland Walter H. Larrabee Larrabee's Grove J. A. Fortin Herbert Wilson Clement Robichaud Larrabee’s Grove North Turner Joseph W. Larrabee Bath Memorial Hospital New Meadows Mary Tatro Alfred B. Snow Gilbert Wilson Wilson Kenneth Freeport Irving A. Snow Raymond South Portland Mr. Snow Snow J. Edward Jenks Gray Lane Construction Co Lincoln Williams Foster's Point Boston Llewellyn D. Rogers Hayden S. Rogers Bingham Ruth Ames Hallowell R. Rogers Clyde P. Mason Swampscott Mass Lee Farm Sabino Marjorie Donald Henderson Winthrop Charles H. Bates Beachmont Leon Edward Noyes Everett Rexford Clark Elbridge Malcolm Reuben Purington Bath Quaker Point Leslie Bates David Lynnfield Carl Gustavson Tibbetts Farm Brigham’'s Cove Walter M. Hill Aiken Cottage Delwyn Small Williams W.I. Bonney William Charlesworth Charlesworth Donald Worcester Bonneys Frank W. Daniel Malden Birch Point

Universalists Plan Parish Supper and Meeting

At the Murray club of First Universalist church Mrs Fred D. Hill outlined a parish supper to be held next Monday at 6 30 in the vestry. William D Veazie of Portland will attend as guest and the nominating committee of Mrs Arthur J Nichols Mrs Fred D Hill and Mrs Raymond Powers will report officers for the coming year. After the meeting cards were played.

Murray Club First Universalist Church Fred D. Hill High Street William D. Veazie Portland Universalist Maine George H. Jacobs Augustus Percy Fred R. E. Dean Arthur J. Nichols Raymond Powers

Bates President Awards Cups for Freshman Scholars

President Clifton D. Gray of Bates visited Deering on Friday to award the President's Cups. Douglas Bragdon Stanley Williams and Eleanor Wilson led the three students whose top scholastic averages gave Deering the highest freshman class average among Bates represented schools.

Clifton D. Gray Bates Deering Douglas Bragdon Stanley Williams Eleanor Wilson

Memorial service held at West Bath Grange

West Bath Grange held its annual Memorial Day service with Mrs. Fred K. Sturtevant on piano and a program led by Past Master E. Mason Wright. The roll call honored Laura E. Lemont Pearl M. Lemont and Herbert Hodgkins with carnations and readings, followed by music and benediction. James C. Farmer and Hartley Stewart will attend next meeting. Reds win attendance contest led by Mrs. Dunbar.

West Bath George R. Booker D. Wallace MacDonald Ralph P. Dunbar MacDonald Laura E. Lemont Grange West Bath Grange Great Grange Pearl M. Lemont Ceres Silver Star Herbert Hodgkins Mercie McFadden Charles B. Doyle Pomona Raymond M. Clark Flora Booker James C. Farmer New Hampshire Hartley Stewart Houston Hugo F. Sandelin Jerry L. Haile Arthur C. Lemont Reds Dunbar The

Helen Conley Weds Elwood Toothaker in Morning Rite

Miss Helen C. Conley daughter of Mrs. Anna M. Conley and the late Patrick J. Conley married Elwood S Toothaker son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles C Toothaker at St Marys Rectory in a single ring ceremony. The couple plan a week’s trip and will reside at 1 Dike Road after their return.

Helen C. Conley Anna M. Conley Academy Street Patrick J. Conley Elwood S. Toothaker Charles C. Toothaker North Street St. Mary's Rectory David P. Surrette Dorothy M. Conley Father Surrette Dike Road Morse High School Mentor College of Practical Arts and Letters Boston University Triangle Riding Club Brunswick Club Garret Pi Theta Delta Sorority B. U New England Tel Tel. Co Toothaker University of Maine Phi Gamma Delta Colonial Club

Funeral for Mrs Grace M Norton Held at Home

The funeral for Grace M Norton wife of Arthur C Norton was largely attended at 3 PM Sunday at their 30 Dummer Street home. Rev Harley A Shattuck formerly of Bath officiated with Rev Jesse Kenderdine Bath offering the prayer. Buried in Oak Grove. Bearers were Raymond Clark Milton H. Douglas Roscoe P Higgins D Leroy Lord HC Martin Powers Clifton W Tedford. Also noted: first island visitors of the season at MacMahan Island Mr and Mrs Donald Walker from Providence RI returning after a third visit this year.

Grace M. Norton Arthur C. Norton Dummer Street Harley A. Shattuck Rumford Bath Jesse Kenderdine Beacon Street Church Raymond Clark Milton H. Douglas Roscoe P. Higgins D. Leroy Lord HC Martin Powers Clifton W Tedford Oak Grove MacMahan Island Donald Walker Providence R. I Island

Social and church notes from Woolwich and Day's Ferry

Woolwich and Day's Ferry community notes cover visits by Everett and Augusta residents, church services and meetings at Nequasset and Montsweag, 4-H judging by Miss Clark and Mr Wentworth, a memorial service led by Rev Wolstenholme, and church leaders including Rev Rand resigning after a long pastorate.

Balance due on premium notes reported by secretary

A financial balance sheet item shows gross cash assets and liabilities as of December 31, 1936. Net cash assets total 227.51 while premium notes subject to assessment amount to 14,136.66. After deducting assessments and payments of 528.00, the balance due on premium notes is 13,608.66. ASAN HATHORNE, Secretary.

Asan Hathorne

Bishop to Deliver Baccalaureate Sermon at University of Maine

Episcopal Bishop Benjamin Brewster will deliver the baccalaureate sermon at the University of Maine on Sunday morning June 13. His text is Matthew 13 52. Brewster, Yale graduate Phi Beta Kappa, has held multiple church posts and earned an honorary Doctor of Divinity from Bowdoin in 1929.

Benjamin Brewster Episcopal Maine University of Maine Arthur A. Hauck Bishop Brewster Yale Phi Beta Kappa General Thelogical Seminary New York City Protestant Episcopal Church Calvary Parish Calvary Chapel Church of Holy Communion South Orange N. J Grace Church Colorado Springs Col St. Mark’s Cathedral Salt Lake City Utah Western Colorado Brewster Bowdoin College

Woolwich Grange Presents Simple Simon Simple Comedy

West Bath grange hall filled for Woolwich Grange production of Henry Rowland's three act family comedy Simple Simon Simple. Cast included Reginald Stacy as Simon Simple and Mrs Carolyn D Wing as Mrs Simple. dancing followed with Carver's Topsham orchestra.

West Bath Grange Hall Woolwich Grange Henry Rowland Simon Simple Woolwich Grange Hall West Bath William Bradford Reginald Stacy Carolyn D. Wing Simple Gertrude Gilmore Stella Frederick

Woolwich P T A Hosts Final Meeting Before September

Woolwich P T A held its last meeting until September at Sagadahoc Ferry schoolhouse. Mrs. James Nostall presided as president and the group voted $10 for the graduating class for a boat ride or picnic. Dr. Joseph I Smith spoke on Beneficial Medicine emphasizing vaccination and immunization.

Woolwich P.T.A Sagadahoc Ferry James Noftall Woolwich Boothbay Harbor Earle Dow Bert Temple Clarence Baker Albert Humphrey America Dow God Nostall Beltran Crocker Harry Houdlette

Hastings Family Returns From Visit

Mrs. Richard Hastings and daughters Virginia and Jeanette of Bangor returned Monday after a several days visit with Mrs. Hastings' parents Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kittridge on High street.

Richard Hastings Virginia Jeanette Bangor

Also Mentioned on This Page

Vivian Glenora Nye R.N Dr. J. Sherwood Armstrong Sewall Paul Bailey Frank Haggett Water Street Bailey Academy U. S. Army Hawaii Olive Johnson Lewis Spar Edgecomb Wiscasset- Edgecomb Bridge Albert E. Hanly Mary Hanly Winifred Hanly Dorchester Nina Taylor Barker Lawrence Street Barker Westport William A Arlinda Colby Taylor Wis Casset John Edward Barker Damuartiscotta Winfield Taylor Barker Oakel F. Hall West Lafayette Ind Lincoln County Superior Court Herbert T. Powers Harold Sumpter John McKenzie Quincy Lincoln Theatre Damariscotta Asa Winslow Nobieboro Delinna C. Payson Justin FE. Payson Iva B. Nicholson Lawrice C. Nickerson Yross Charles W. Faulkingham Zola L. Faulkingham Catherine B. Lewis Lawrence M. Lewis Louise H. Bradt Carl A. Bradt Lucille Ballard Brown Arthur Aaron Brown Kendall M. Dunbar Emerson Hilton George A. Cowan Bar Association Gordon Anderson Harold R. Smith Waldoboro Grand Lodge Fortland Edith Rines Louise Blaedon Helen Erskine Dorothy Chase Charles Lee Lewiston Bar Harbor Cadillac Mountain Anne Nelder Monneton N.B Clarence A. Richards Thei Granville Moultony Horace W Day Byron Adams Mooaclena George C. Curtis Toothaker-Conley St. Mary’s Rectory Harry Tabor Perry Thompson Elm Street Isaac Howard Day's Ferry Arthur Williams Ladies’ Auxiliary James A. Welch Leverett C. Welch Welch Vernon Ayer Mary Wright Julia Lakin Fred Hathorn Ralph Wright Burton Hodgkins Eben Dana John Rice Ralph Rice B. A. Bailey Ernest Rice William Gott Winship Preble Richmond Ernest Stilphen Mary Dana R. N William Clark Nequasset School Nequasset Mother Club Woolwich Center Montsweag Church Cheerio Montsweag Montsweag Grange Hall Miss Clark Wentworth Josephine Cunningham Eugenie Hunnewell Loring Mayberry Belmont Frank J. Walker Maxine John Reed Laura Hall Harold Gilmore Capitol Island Maxine Walker Nequasset Church George B. Wolstenholme Ruth Dubar Lillian Rice William Robson George Farnham Blanche Littlefield Edgar Blanche Mechanic Falls Harold Hall Yonkers N. Y Joseph Robson Frank Farnham Wellesley James Ryan Lynn Lawrence Ryan Nequasset Willard Rand Dawn Peabody Lincoln Farrar Della Farrar Riverside Cemetery Association Williard Rand Rand Woolwich Union Wilson Wright Carolyn Wing Harry Fitch Christian Pioneers Tuessie Hall Mr. Rand Merle Jameson Fred Brawn John Carter Herbert Munsey Day's Ferry Congregational Church Roundy Nequaset W. J. Rand, Jr Dawn Rosalie Woolwich Mutual Fire Ins. CO Woolwich Grangers West Bath Hall
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