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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1933

Page

3

Bowdoin Women set headquarters for Commencement events

The Society of Bowdoin Women will base headquarters this year at the parish house of the Congregational church near the campus during Commencement on June 20 to 22. A members luncheon is planned for June 21 at 12.20 with a brief business meeting for officer elections, plus another luncheon at Moulton Union after the exercises. The event supports the Bowdoin Women Foundation with post Commencement dues.

Society of Bowdoin Women Frederick, E. Drake Washington Street Congregational Church Moulton Union Brunswick Party School Society For Bowdoin Women Society of Bowdoin Women Foundation Kenneth Co. M. Sills Henry H. Pierce Drake BE. Eugene Holt Noel C. Little Brunswick Bath

Worrey Family Passes Sunday in Portsmouth

Mr and Mrs Roger A Worrey and son Allan of Portsmouth New Hampshire passed away Sunday with Worrey's parents Mr and Mrs Herbert E Worrey at 1207 Washington street in the city.

Roger A. Worrey Allan Portsmouth N. H Mr. Worrey Herbert E. Worrey Washington Street

Rutgers Zoology Lecturer Dr Earle Perkins Visits Bath Cottage

Dr Earle B Perkins and his mother arrived in Bath Thursday afternoon to spend the summer at Cox's Head cottage. Perkins, zoology instructor at Rutgers University, traveled from New Brunswick at 2:30 AM and reached Bath by 3:30 PM. Also noted are moves and a fishing trip by local figures including ex Mayors Percy Irish and Dougherty, Alderman McCabe, and others planning a week at Capt Percy's Sugar Island camp on Lily Bay Moosehead.

Earle B. Perkins Bath Cox's Head Perkins Rutgers University New Brunswick N. J Samuel R. Percy Allen M. Irish Daniel T. Dougherty Chester H. McCabe Robert H. Donnell San Diego Calif George Kilmer New York Phineas H. Gay Newcastle Capt. Percy Sugar Island Lily Bay Lake Moosehead

Weekend Visit By Kent Hill Pupils Described

Paul B. Wilson and guest Richard Littlefield of Kennebunk, Donald J. , 5 George L. Littlefield and guest, all pupils at Kents Hill, arrived Friday afternoon to pass the weekend at their homes in this city.

Paul B. Wilson Richard Littlefield Kennebunk Donald J George L. Littlefield Kents Hill

Boston Attorney Visits for Col. Wainwright Estate

Alford Graham a Boston attorney was in the city Friday on business pertaining to the estate of Col. Charles D. Wainwright an extensive owner of real estate at Popham Beach.

Alford Graham Boston Col Charles D. Wainwright Popham Beach

Mrs. Inez Pendleton Returns Home From Winter Visit

Mrs. Inez Pendleton has returned to Islesboro after spending the winter in the city at Mrs. Charles Welch home. She was accompanied by her daughter Mrs. Emery Chase and granddaughter Nancy for a few days there.

Inez Pendleton Islesboro City Charles Welch Emery Chase Nancy

Andrews hosts supper bridge for Mrs Harwood of Boston

William P. Marks entertained with a supper bridge honoring Mrs Willard L. Harwood of Boston sister-in-law on Friday night. Two bridge tables were in play with attendees including Rachel F. Nichols Emma G. Brown Esther L. Brown Dorothy A. Welch Bessie Mikels and Mrs Walter J Brennan of Augusta Ether L. Brown won first prize Mr Harwood second and Mrs Brennan third. Mr and Mrs W S Voorhees and daughter Eleanor of Bedford street spent the weekend at their cottage at Popham Beach.

William P. Marks Andrews Road Willard L. Harwood Boston Rachel F. Nichols Emma G. Brown Esther L. Brown Dorothy A. Welch Bessie Mikels Walter J. Brennan Augusta Ether L. Brown Harwood Brennan Elm Street Court Bridge Mir Alice Maney Bangor Charles W. Avery Sophia M. Mikels Louis M. Silverman Joseph I. Smith Lloyd E. Steeves George A. Hunt

Reverend David K. Wilson Returns From Winston-Salem Visit

Rev. David K. Wilson returned Thursday from Winston-Salem North Carolina where he addressed the commandery. He serves as grand prelate of the Grand Encampment Knights Templar and was hosted by Frederick Fries Bahnson Grand Captain of Guard G E K T of the USA. He earlier visited New York before coming home. In Portland Saturday were Miss Marion L Jaqués Miss Almena A Jaques and Mrs F Wilbur Hagan Jr.

David K. Wilson Winston- Salem N. C Wilson Knights Templar Frederick Fries Bahnson R. E G. E K. T New York Portland Marion L. Jaqués Almena A. Jaques F. Wilbur Hagan, Jr Sumner Sewall Boston Mr. Sewall Rochester N. Y Edward Curtis

Miss Elizabeth Deering to Receive Diploma at BU Sargent School

Miss Elizabeth B Deering Morse 28 daughter of Mr and Mrs Carroll A Deering 398 Washington Street will receive her diploma June 12 after four years at Boston University Sargent School of Physical Education. She arrived at the Deering cottage at Bay Paint Friday night with schoolmates from Providence Rhode Island on a visit then to a school camp in Peterboro New Hampshire Monday.

Elizabeth B. Deering Morse Carroll A. Deering Washington Street Boston University Sargent School of Physical Education Deering Cottage Bay Paint Providence R. I Peteboro N. H

Mrs Frank A Small and Donald N Small Pass Away at Popham Beach

Mrs Frank A Small and Donald N Small of Washington street died Sunday at their cottage on Popham Beach.

Frank A. Small Donald N. Small Washington Street Popham Beach

Family visit to Maple View farm in West Bath

Mrs George Crooker with daughter Hazel of North Bath and Marie Wright along with Dorothy Estes and daughter Rose Marie and Ralph Wright Jr from West Bath drove to Hill side to visit Mrs Crooker's parents Mr and Mrs George Barnes at Maple View farm Wednesday afternoon last week. They returned late afternoon and spent a pleasant evening at the Crooker home with a buffet lunch served by Mr Crooker.

George Crooker Hazel North Bath Marie Wright Dorothy Estes Rose Marie Ralph Wright, Jr West Bath Hillside Crooker George Barnes Maple View Farm

Miss Chellis Visits Pittsfield Guests of Chase Family

Miss Florence M. Chellis of 31 Highland street returned Sunday after spending a week as a guest of Mr. and Mrs. John E. Chase Sr. in Pittsfield.

Florence M. Chellis Highland Street John E. Chase, Sr Pittsfield

Mrs Nelson to Join Husband in Honolulu after City Visit

Mrs. George W. Nelson formerly Hortense Bryant, head of the Latin department at Concord High School, spent Sunday calling on friends in the city before leaving to join her husband in Honolulu. Mr. Nelson, a U S Coast Guard officer, has been ordered.

George W. Nelson Hortense G. Bryant Morse High School Nelson Concord Mass Honolulu U. S. Coast Guard

Andersons and Guests Noted in Local Notices

Mr and Mrs Carl C Anderson and two daughters Mary and Betty passed Sunday at Popham Beach. Mr and Mrs Roger Generally were guests of Mr and Mrs Harold C DeLong of Washington street. Mrs Generally formerly Miss Belle Bacon of Bath. The Generallys spent the Winter in Paris and will be at Rye New Hampshire this Summer where Mr Generally will again helm the club house.

Carl C. Anderson Mary Betty Popham Beach Roger Harold C. DeLong Washington Street Belle Bacon Bath Paris Rye N. H Bath- Brunswick New Meadows Inn Bath Country Club Helen Crosby Virginia Charles Goodloe Gooch Belie Saunders West Palm Beach Fla Calvin W. Rogers Rogers Poland Spring Majine

Mrs Margaret Richardson Visits Altina Aunt

Mrs. Margaret Richardson of Altina Michigan arrived Friday morning to spend a week or ten days with her aunt Mrs. Pamelia C Coffin at 907 High street.

Margaret Richardson Altina Mich Pamelia C. Coffin High Street

Salem man and family visit Elm Street relative

Mrs. Howard S. McPhee and her children John Franklin and Evelyn of Salem New Hampshire are spending a few days with Mrs. Perry L. Thompson on Elm Street. John will have a minor operation in a hospital Saturday. Mr. McPhee, a mathematics instructor and athletics coach at Salem High School, is expected for the weekend.

Howard S. McPhee John Franklin Evelyn Salem N. H McPhee Perry L. Thompson Elm Street John

Town Clerk Marr Returns Home After Visit With Daughter

Town Clerk Will T. Marr arrived Monday afternoon at his Boothbury Harbor home after a brief stay with his daughter Mrs. Arthur K Purington at 1201 Washington Street.

Will T. Marr Boothbury Harbor Arthur K Purington Washington Street

Oliver Family Plans Summer at Sabino Cottage

Mrs. Arthur G. Oliver and son Wilbur C. Oliver arrived Saturday from Boston and will spend the summer at the Oliver cottage in Sabino. Mr. Oliver will return to Belmont, Massachusetts midweek to bring his wife and son Richard to Sabino.

Arthur G. Oliver Wilbur C. Oliver Boston Oliver Cottage Sabino Oliver Belmont Mass Richard

Mr and Mrs Earnest Rice Return From Family Trip

Mr and Mrs Earnest Rice of 36 Rose street spent a week in Pittsfield and Peru Massachusetts returning home Wednesday of last week They attended the 56th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Solomon Rice on Saturday May 27 at 10 Dwight street Pittsfield A family reunion followed with three sons and a daughter and their families present

Earnest Rice Rose Street Pittsfield Peru Mass Mr. Rice Solomon Rice Dwight Street

Social Roundup of Local Residents and Events

Miss Elizabeth B. Deering and four Sargent School classmates will graduate next Monday and spent the weekend at the Deer ing cottage in Bay Point. They traveled from Bristol R I and will go to Peterboro N H then Sargent camp. Additional guests include Ruth Post Edith Staples Irene Shure and Madeline Trow with others at bridge and prize winners at a social evening. Mrs Hamilton Webb and daughter Mary of New York arrived to spend the summer, while Mr and Mrs Ernest T Fulton returned from East Braintree Mass with Mrs J Leslie Coombs. Contract players met at Oak street and Waynflete Riding announced selections for the annual riding meet with eight riders and four substitutes.

Elizabeth B. Deering Carroll A. Deering Washington Street Sargent School For Physical Education Cambridge Mass Deering Bay Point Bristol R. I Peterboro N. H Sargent Camp Ruth Post Freeport L. I Edith Staples Bridgewater Irene Shure Sunbury Madeline Trow Providence, R. I Hamilton Webb Mary New York Middle Street Ernest T. Fulton Dorothea Front Street East Braintree Jane Hyde Waynflete Mary Sewall Anne Clifford Helena Maon Brunswick John W. Gilmore C. Roland Trott Wilfred C M. Elizabeth MacGregor Trott Marshall Avenue Mildred Josephine Rosato Blue Hill Avenue Mattapan Anne Marini Rosato Harry Rosato Ernest Sidney Hill Ernest H. Hill Chebeague Island Elizabeth True Hill Pauline Frances Basford Edith Howard Basford Hy Mie Benjamin Baford

Webb Family Plans Summer at Prout's Neck

Mr and Mrs Stuart W Webb and daughter Barbara of New York will spend the summer at Prout's Neck. Friends of Mrs Duer D Breck and Mrs Chase Mellon will not spend the season at Small Point Beach cottage. Mrs Breck and her two daughters Sidney and Susan Breck and Mrs Mellon left for Europe end of April and will pass the summer there. They are now in London and will be joined this week by Mrs Mellon's daughter Susan Mellon.

Stuart W. Webb Barbara New York Prout's Neck Duer D. Breck Chase Mellon Small Point Beach Breck Sidney Susan Breck Mellon Europe London

Births and visits noted in Salisbury city records

Mrs. E C William of Salisbury and Mrs. C F Roberts of Canaan visit brother Lorin J Eggleston at 21 Cobb road. City Clerk John W Gilmore files birth returns: Edwin Harry Pert born May 27 to Mr and Mrs Perk?eston L Pert of 1218 High Street. Mona Evelyn Mason born to Mr and Mrs Charles Edward Mason of 932 High Street. Mrs Mason formerly Doris Emma Libby. Mrs Lilla Blaney of Waldoboro visits niece Mrs James E Lockery at 418 Washington Street.

E. C. William Salisbury, Conn C. F. Roberts Canaan Conn John W. Gilmore Edwin Harry Pert Perleston L. Pert High Street Mona Evelyn Mason Charles Edward Mason Mason Doris Emma Libby Lilla Blaney Waldoboro James E. Lockery Washington Street

Families Gather for Weekend Visits Across Boston Area

Mr and Mrs John McInnes Jr of Sanford and Mrs John McInnes of Washington street shared a weekend. Mrs McInnes planned a stay in Wollaston Mass with son Duncan. Duncan’s relatives from Bath and Bath’s Mrs Coombs joined visits at Campbell's Pond. Eugene Wilson and daughter Shirley of Medford visited brother William Craft at 1185 Washington street. Dewey Craft and Miss Blanche Craft from St John New Brunswick with Miss Carrie Leavitt planned weekend arrivals. Jennie Stevens of Brooklyn is visiting Bath for a few days with sister Mrs Wilbur Oliver at 39 Union street, joined by Mollie and B Mahon of Brooklyn.

John McInnes, Jr Sanford John McInnes Washington Street McInnes Wollaston Mass Duncan John Evans Philip Quincy, Mass Bath Mr. Evans Coombs Campbell’s Pond Eugene Wilson Shirley Medford William J Jennie Stevens Brooklyn, N. Y Wilbur C. Oliver Union Street Mollie and B. Mahon

Manley Breck to Manage Small Point Beach Club

Manley Breck of Garden City New York arrived at Smal Point Beach to oversee the club house for the season. Breck will run the clubhouse as last year with many bookings already secured. The club house opens July 1 and August reservations indicate a busy month ahead.

Manley Breck Garden City L. I Smal Point Beach Breck Small Point Beach

Mrs George W Merit Hosts Contract Club at Oak Street Home

Mrs George W Merit entertained her contract club Friday evening at her home located at 122 Oak Street with members enjoying a social game night in a neighborhood setting.

George W- Merit Oak Street

Ladies Aid of Wesley Church Plans Dinner in West Bath

Thirteen members gathered at Miss Annie Trufant’s home in West Bath for an all day Ladies' Aid session. They sewed patchwork and, during the business session, planned a dinner at the vestry next Saturday night.

Ladies' Aid of Wesley Church Annie Trufant West Bath

Schwabs to Occupy Manley Cottage at Small Point Beach

Mr and Mrs Herman Schwab of Park Avenue New York will occupy the Manley cottage at Small Point beach this season and plan to arrive June 17.

Herman Schwab Park Avenue New York Manley Small Point Beach

Maidson woman returns to Bath to resume Lakewood post

Miss Helen Ketchum of Maidson has spent the winter at Norton Massachusetts and arrives in Bath to visit her brother William Ketchum at 8 Walker Street. She will soon resume duties as head waitress at Lakewood. Also visiting Small Point Beach is Miss Elizabeth Cony of Augusta. Morse High instructor David Y Alkazin hosted high school students at his Old Orchard Beach cottage including Richard McElman Harold McElman Joseph Cyr John Huse and Ivan Kirkpatrick.

Helen Ketchum Maidson Norton Mass Bath William Ketchum Walker Street Ketchum Lakewood Elizabeth Cony Augusta Small Point Beach David Y. Alkazin Morse High School Old Orchard Beach Richard and Harold McElman Joreph Cyr John Huse Ivan Kirkpatrick

Bath area residents return home and travel plans noted

A parade of Bath residents and nearby travelers returns from hospitals and visits or embarks on trips. Wendell W. Leavitt comes home after six months in Bath city hospital. Stanley P. Hatch joins R H Macy in New York. Mrs. William V. Percy and Mrs. Douglas Campbell resume plans at Small Point Beach. Several Bath locals vacation with friends in Augusta, Auburn, and Boston.

Wendell W. Leavitt Woolwich Bath City Hospital Douglas Campbell New Jersey Sumner Sewall Small Point Beach Campbell

Bath family returns home for summer at Phippsburg

Com and Mrs Guysbert B Vroom and son Guysbert B Vroom Jr who spent winter in Bath at 877 Middle street are now at their home in Phippsburg for the summer. Miss Madelyn D Yeaton a first year pupil in Bath City Hospital Training School for Nurses left Monday to spend her annual vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs A E Deming of Flagstaff and at Mingo Springs.

Charles R. Sims First Baptist Church Boston M. Helen Sims Gordon College of Theology and Missions Sims Gordon Hall Mr. Sims Bath The First Baptist Flowsy Erskine Sidelinger Milwaukee James Erskine Portland Sidelinger Lillian Bibber Bangor Lake City Fla James FE. French West Bath Florida Warren Halterman Harry Camp Benton Halterman Archibald M. Main Middle Street Bar Habor, Wheer Civilian Conservation Corp Julia Main City Rexford B. Stover Auburn Lewiston Armour & Co Samuel Stover Front Street Guysbert B. Vroom Guysbert B. Vroom, Jr Phippsburg Madelyn D. Yeaton Bath City Hospital A. E. Deming Flagstaff Mingo Springs

Bath News In Brief on Shirley Longfellow Recovery

Word reaches Bath that Miss Shirley Longfellow daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl E Longfellow of Portland recovering satisfactorily from emergency appendix operation at St Barbaras hospital The niece of Mrs Charles W Merrill of 175 Oak Street she is well known to Bath friends who are pleased her condition is favorable E E Baker Bowdoin town clerk was a business visitor in the city Tuesday.

Bath Shirley Longfellow Carl E. Longfellow Portland Day’s Ferry St. Barnabas Hospital Miss Longfellow Charles W. Merrill Oak Street

Stonewall of Progress Sermon At Orono High School

Rev. T. W. Horsfield, former Universalist pastor, preached the baccalaureate at St. John's Universalist Church before Orono High School seniors. The church was filled with parents and friends as Horsfield delivered an inspiring address on The Stonewall of Progress. Mrs. H. T. Elmore led sales and Mrs Madeline Cotter presided at the organ.

T. W. Horsfield Universalist Church Orono St. John's Universalist Church H. T. Elmore Madeline Cotter

Miss Margaret M. Mackinnon Arrives for Summer Visit

Miss Margaret M. Mackinnon completes her third year at New York University where she majors in music. She arrives to spend the summer with her parents Mr and Mrs Norman J Mackinnon at 276 Washington Street. She is a Morse High School graduate of 1930.

Margaret M

Mrs Muench Returns From Six Months Abroad

Miss Dorothy E. Muench of 918 Washington Street came back Monday after six months in Abington Penn with her sister Mrs William Reiss and a week in Boston with her sister Mrs Hugh Munro.

Dorothy E. Muench Washington Street Abington Penn William Reiss Boston Hugh Munro

South End P T A reports on year end efforts

The South End PTA presents its annual report detailing milk for schools, candy bags, piano repairs, glasses for students, and donations. It notes 124.74 spent by the school improvement committee, officers for 1932, and benevolent work including Christmas baskets, Red Cross garments, and a Y M C A membership.

N. Gratz Jackson Davenport Weeks Street Weeks Mitchell Sanford Christine Lockery Morse High South Street School Arthur C. Lemont South End P. T. A A. Lemont B. Hewitt N. Hunt L. Chaney South Street Martha Sanford South End Bath City Red Cross Charles Perry Hewitt Lemont Lelia Oliver Ed Cross Supt. Wilson Kershner M. B. Clark T. W. Brooks Perkins Kennebec Leland R. Mitchell Wellington Moore Phena Jordan Amy Perry

Hiram Stevens cottage moved to solid foundation at Popham Beach

In Popham Beach news the Hiram T. Stevens cottage, which tumbled when the sand beneath it washed away in last winter’s storm, has been jacked up and placed on a firm foundation. Frosts across nearby areas affected gardens in Tops ham and Brunswick, while a Brunswick road resident reports cattle drinking from his poultry house trough. Boston Maine locomotives now run over the Maine Central system to save costs, hauling through passengers between Boston and Bangor and freight through Bath and Rockland.

Hiram T. Stevens Popham Beach Topsham Brunswick Brunswick Road Boston & Maine Maine Central Boston Bangor Portland Rockland

Also Mentioned on This Page

Edward Harrington Brunswick Hospital Alex MacDonald Summer Street Quacy, Mass Reginald Stacy George D. Field Charles Donnell Jane, Barbara and Mary Ellanor Donnell Lawrence Greenwood Fred W. Barron Clifton A. Plummer Maine Waynflete Latin School Miss Hyde Miss Sewall Helena Massa Clinton Baxter Julie and Kimball Thaxter Frederick H. Kimball Marjorie Thaxter Hermia John C. Jaquith Willow Street Clarence Merrill George Merrill Stanley P. Hatch Robert B. Hatch R. H. Macy Department Store William V. Percy Maine General Hospital Harry Hall John P. Carey Jr Vicinity Frederick Percy Mabel Heeward Brookline Mrs. Percy Small Point James Hill William Lancaster Lancaster Shaw Street Pascal Flint Arthur MacVane Margaret Cargill New York City Anne Kimball Lincoln Street Hibbert Norton Mrs Arthur C. Norton Isabelle Gallant Skowhegan Bryant Patten Barbara and Amory Milton C. Trott Henry G. Hodgdon Green Street Leigh Randall Mrs. Randall F. Alexander Magoun Ashmont Herbert Magoun Belmont, Mass the Phoenix H. Emma Magoun Ruth Sonia Somerville Ernest Fenna Madelyn Sonia James McLellan J. Houghton McLellan Joseph M. Trott Raymond H. Trott Trott Norman J. McCabe Norman Merritt Academy Street George Dennison Harold Crooker Maxine William and Howard Northeast Harbor E. E. Baker Bowdoin South End P.T.A Michael Ahearn Marshall Street Genesta Chapter Doris Leavitt Mabel Pullerton Olive Tait Hendricks Head Sheepscot River Cummings Motor Co Gulf Refining Co William H. White Olney C. Perry John Conley Francis A. Winchenbach John C. Fitzgerald Ledyard Savings Bank Insurance Plan Nequasset Eerats O. W. Ranger Wilton Thomas N. Alexander Prince’s Pointy Road Frank 8. Walch E. A. Stroutie New England Winneganee Lake Sebasco Nathan A. Cushman Skillings No. 6 Green Gilman Se‘baco Berwindglen Kennebec Wharf and Coal Co Newport News Oxford Rumford Bath Park Bath High School Alumni Association Herbert Calderwood Parke Grindel D. Joseph Doyle Camden Opera House Camden Garden Club Edward Bok Arcadians Doyle Mary K. Kenney Camden Belfast Mr. Grindel Charles F. Cummings Thespians Columbia Theatre John J. Keegan Langdon Green West Bath Grange Grange Hall Herberts. Cavanaugh Graham White City Landing Rowe Estate Blaisdell & Leeman Bernard McCausland David L. Wilson Central Church New Hampshire Church Lydia Cook Bertha Davis Emma Rice Isa McBean Mary Quimby Georgie Ripley Carrie Sampson Elizabeth Trott Ella Coombs G. A. Cahill Sophia Mikels
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