West Bath Pupils Visit Augusta Capitol on Year End Trip
West Bath Littlefield school pupils led by Miss Marion Jacques toured Augusta visiting the State Capitol and National Soldiers Home after a Pleasant Pond picnic. The trip included the museum and a calm ride home, noted as one of the happiest days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Littlefield
Augusta
State Capitol
Littlefield School
West Bath
Marion Jacques
State House
National Soldiers Home
Willian Cummings
William A. Brown
Grover C. Smith
Jaques
Gwendolyn
Mildred Smith
Edward Cummings
Ernest Williams
William Brown
Leonard Smith
Stanley Williams
William Bryant
Sadie Kingsbury
McCullough
Mary Bryant
Virginia
Marion Kingsbury
Pleasant Pond
Togus
Ringling Brothers Circus Enters With Largest Ever Show
The Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Combined Shows arrive in Portland on June 1 featuring a two ring layout, five performing rings, a two foot top, zebras and llamas on floats, a 1000-animal menagerie, the largest tiger on record, five herd elephant acts, 800 aerialists and a 350 trained horse parade as part of the biggest circus yet staged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ringling Brothers
Barnum & Bailey
Portland
New York
New Madison Square Garden
Battery H Keeps Watch as New Members Aid Vigil
Battery H gains new members in recent weeks aiding Memorial Day activities. Division Inspector Joseph N Day of the Sons of Veterans wrote thanking the unit for its assistance. Members visited McClure home to help with garden work and built a concrete birdbath. They later joined duties at Fort Williams and at Brunswick for shooting practice, with several residents attending social meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sienten
Joseph NL Day
Sons of Veterans
Phattery
Cage
J. Horeo McChure
Neon
McCliure
Brunswick
Fort Williams
Oly Ieee
Woolwich Girl Named Best Natured Senior at Bates
Miss Beatrice E. Wright of Woolwich, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wilson J. Wright, is voted best natured in Bates College senior class. She graduates June 21 at the 60th commencement. Wright excels in athletics with B grades in hockey, volleyball, hiking, soccer, basketball and tennis, and serves as YWCA cabinet president this year. She also belongs to Aletha, Seniority, Phil-Hellenic, and the Politics club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice E. Wright
Wilson J. Wright
Woolwich
Bates College
the Mirror
Miss Wright
Bates
Alethea
Phil-Hellenic Society
Politics Club
Woolwich Observes Its Community Day
Woolwich held its Community Day under the Red Cross with a grand march by six district schools. Miss Knowlton of the rural nursing branch spoke on health development, followed by programs, ice cream, an eternal supper, and a dance hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolwich
Red Cross
Maurice Hathorne
Sagadahoe School
Murphy's Corner
Union Bridge
Day's Ferry
John Carter
Union 42
Miss Knowlton
Red Cross Nursing Branch
Maine
Libby
Land of Health
Hathorne
Carter
Hathourne
Frank A. Plodgden
Wilson
Jane Dunton
John Servalte
Waldo Hawthorne
A. A. Stott
Peers
George C. Shaw
Sumner Bailey
John C. Gilmore
Fred Corliss
Dow
Bradford Belanger
Woolwiel
Watson Frye Co elects John G Dickerson treasurer
Directors meet in Lewiston Thursday night to elect John G Dickerson as treasurer replacing F L Beet Old- Noni who resigns to devote more time to presidency. Dickerson moves to Bath with family. about 40 people employed at plant. President Oldham notes over 5000 worth of work planned and a summer rise expected. Agreement with National Farming Machinery Ltd of Montreal will aid tooling and manufacturing under Watson Frye patent rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witson, Frye Co
Lewiston
John GG. Dickerson
FL Beet Old- Noni
Cie
Dickerson
Bath Saturdsey Troms
Oldham
Natwoal Farming Machinery Lik
Montiaguy
Que- Vec
Joel
Ae Resalta
Watson, Frye Co
Viares J. Pilintesh
Meo Tidmarsh
Watson
Frye Coe
North Ninevion
Woolwich Couple Mark 50th Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel J. Hathorn celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a Woolwich Center reception attended by about 70 friends. Mrs. Hathorn served wedding cake, grandchildren assisted, and program included radio selections, piano pieces by Julia Hathorn, and singing. Rev. H. Fernald spoke as guests enjoyed ice cream, cake, and candy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel J. Hathorn
Woolwich Center
Evergreen
Julia Hathorn
Sarah Bagley
Albert Hathorn
T. Herbert Fernald
Hathorn
Woolwich
Hartley Hathern
John Trott
Wiscasset
Dresden
Charles Howard
Pembroke
Mass
Jol Savage
Ralph Rice
Fred
Hartley Heathorn
Delegates Named for Maine Parent-Teacher Convention
A list of delegates for the Maine branch of the National Congress of Parent-Teachers set for Augusta in the Senate Chamber includes Mes. J Motley Puller Mrs Lewis Gannon Mrs Seth Mullin Mes Luther Thompson Mrs Robert B Hatch and others. Included are Mrs John Want Mrs Carroll A Deering Mes William H H Staal and Mrs William Po Pitch plus families from Portland and Bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
An-Ual
Maine
National Congress of Parent-Peachers
Senate
Augusta Priding
J. Motley Puller
Lewis Gannon
Seth So Mullin
Luther Thompson
Robert
Hatch
North Center
PTA
John Want
Carroll A. Deering
William HH. Staal
William Po Pitch
Poraete
Clinton
Wilson
Daniel T. Dougherty
Roscoe
McPadden
Republican Clubs Formed in Richmond and Topsham
Republican clubs were organized on Thursday in Richmond and Topsham. In Richmond Curtis Hall hosted Mrs. Guy TP Gannett of Portland and Miss Ethel Lyford of New York addressing a gathering where Mary Allen was elected president and Isabel D D Randall vice president. A program committee was named. In Topsham Town Hall John A. Cone presided as club members elected an executive committee and officers. Both meetings drew strong attendance and enthusiasm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Topsham
Curtis Hall
Guy TP. Gannett
Portland
Maine
Ethel Lyford
New York
John M. Jordan
Mary Allen
Isabel DD. Randall
Hazel J. Libby
George A. Hawkes
Emmas Small
Frances Watson
Jd. W. Randlette
Town Hall
John A. Cone
Universalist Card Party Proves Delightful Affair
A Universalist vestry card party last week raised over 40. Prizes included a Japanese purse for Mrs. Bruce M. White in women’s bridge and a silk vest for Mrs Carrie Thompson. Men’s prizes went to Fred Shaw and George Wy Merrill. consolation prizes awarded in bridge and whist. Sandw iches and coffee served. committee listed alongside participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Universalist
Bruce If M. White
Carrie ‘Phompson
Fred Shaw
George Wy Merrill
Chiles
Mes
Titres SP
Pri
Min
Woolwich Grange Mourns Beloved Brother Llewellyn A Bailey
The Woolwich Grange No 668 adopts resolutions expressing sympathy and honoring member Llewellyn A Bailey. The notice notes his passing, pledges loyal aid to his family, and directs copies to records and the Rath Independent. A quoted poem segment follows reflecting on loss and remembrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llewellyn A. Bailey
Psis
Woelwieh Grange
Obituary of George TH Clough OS Bath Fireman
George TH Clough OS longtime Bath fire department member dies after influenza illness. A native of Harpswell, he moved to Bath 50 years ago and served as battman on Combination 2. He was a ship listener and skilled fox hunter. Survived by his wife, a son, three daughters, two step-daughters, twelve grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George TH. Clough
Datch
George EK. Clough
Sath
Freeman Murray
Willig Dewire
Bath
Harriet Hale
Birmingham
Ala
Tragic death of Ralph Gagne after years of illness
Ralph Joseph Gagne, 18, son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Victor Gagne of 4d Tented City North Street, died Thursday morning after a nearly three year illness. He attended the 4th grade at Junior High when his health failed. he remained cheerful and participated in Y M C A activities despite his handicap. Survived by his parents, sister Florine and brother Egury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Joseph Gagne
Louis Victor Gagne
North Street
Tth
Ile
Florine
Egury
Death of Fred A. Baker OS in Bath burial in Belfast
Fred A. Baker OS died Sunday at City hospital from pneumonia. He was born in Jackson to Tisane and Try plena Baker and lived in Bath the past four years as a laborer. Survived by brother Isaace Baker of Bath. Funeral Monday at 4 p.m. at Fred S. Curtis funeral home Capt. Horace Weatherly officiating. Body sent Tuesday to Belfast for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred A. Baker
City Hospital
Ile
Jackson
Tisane
Tryplena Baker
Bath
Isaace Baker
Fred S. Curtis
Center Street
Horace Weatherly
The
Salvation Surmy
Belfast
Funeral services for Lawrence Newell in West Bath
The funeral for Lawrence Newell who died suddenly at his home on Rock Bridge Road in West Bath was held Sunday at ten at the Fred S. Curtis funeral home on Center Street. Rev. David J. Wilson officiated. Bearers were Henry Holden, Philip Boudreau, Edward Thompson, Edward Daggett, and Gerald Holden. Burial followed at Witch Spring cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Newell
A Rock Bridge
West Bath
Fred SS. Curtis
Center Street
David J. Wilson
Central Church
Henry Holden
Philip Boudreau
Edward Thompson
Edward Daggett
Gerald Holden
Witch Spring
Funeral for Ralph Gagne Held at St Mary's Church
Ralph Gagne funeral was held Saturday morning at eight in St Marys church with Rev Fr Harris officiating. Bearers were Ellery Dosle Gordon Phare rington Milwood Toothaker and William Oliver. Burial followed at Mt Calvary. Louis Gagne, the father, is away and not informed of his son's death. Mrs Gagne seeks word by wire. Many of Ralphs boy friends attended the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Gagne
Sts. Mary's Church
Fr. Harris
Ellery Dosle
Gordon Pharerington
Mlwood Toothaker
Willian Oliver
Mt. Calvary
Louis Gagne
Funeral for James A. Coteau Held at St Marys Church
The funeral of James A. Coteau who died in May was held Thursday afternoon at St Marys Church on Spring Street with Rev Father Harris officiating. Pallbearers included Nathaniel Stover Henry Cotreau Bath Camp M W A and Sidney Stewart McPherson from the Eagles. Interment followed at Mt Calvary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Coteau
Spring Street
St. Mary's Church
Father Harris
Nathaniel Stover
Henry Cotreau
Bath Camp
Sidney and
Stewart McPherson
The
Eagles
Mt. Calvary
Morse High Glee Club Concert and Dance
Morse High Glee Club presents a June 11 concert and post event dance assisted by Miss Mary Frances Adams a noted Boston pianist. The program features glee club selections and piano solos to help clear a small debt with tickets available from members or at Y91-W.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Frances Adams
Morse High Glee Club
Glee Club
Miss Adams
Bath
Bath Teachers Club Closes Its Season
The Gath Teachers club held its last meeting at Dike school. It unanimously made Miss Marston Miss Hogan Miss Foster and Miss Fair life members. Supt Wilson presented Miss Marston with two gold pieces and a bouquet. Rev Hardin gave a talk on Switzerland. Musical numbers by Francis Duprey Mrs Smith and a duet by Anna Conley and Genevieve Duprey delighted attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gath Teachers Club
Dike
Miss Marston
Miss Hogan
Miss Foster
Miss Fair Life
Wilson
B.D. Hardin
Switzerland
Francis Duprey
Mrs. Smith
Anna Conley
Genevieve Duprey
Bath High Alumni Reunion Plans Highlight June Meeting
The Bath high school alumni association will meet tonight June 18 at Morse high school assembly hall for the annual supper entertainment and dance. All alumnae are urged to contact Mrs William S Newell or Mrs Anthony Flaherty to confirm attendance and help plan the near definite headcount. Tickets available at Bath Savings Institution Project shop or by contacting the two organizers by phone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath High School Alumni Association
Morse High School
William S. Newell
Anthony Flaherty
Bath Sayings Institution
Newell
Flaherty
Funeral for George He Clough Held by Fire Department
Fire department members paid last respects at the funeral of George He Clough a longtime member held Tuesday at his home 14 Winter street court Rev David J Wilson officiated with four Comb 2 associates as bearers Voreman Elmer Wortogers Foreman Joseph Iverard Driver Fiyerett Green and Wipeman dred Bragg led the procession from the fire house. Burial followed at Oak Grove Community. Paul Honstyet Jr celebrated his third birthday Monday at Middle street with friends, games, and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph . Higgins
Brunswick
Thomas F. Per
Martha King
L. E. Mann
the Nazarene Church of Bath
E. KR. Brown
Llewellyn Rogers
Bath
West Bath
Red Cross
Annie Trumant
J. B. Lemont
James B., Jr
Portland
James
Kenneth Wyman
E. R. Brown
New Meadows
Brown
Wyman
Men's Brotherhood of the First Baptist Church
S. Lemont
J. M. Lemont
Fred W. Larrabee
Joseph W. Larrabee
A. J. Higgin
James Spinney
Ralph Kenny
Dennis Clark
Annie Trufant
Miss Trufant
Lillian Mayo
Carrie Hodgkins
Hope Ward
Granger
Rutland
Shackford
Bireh Point
George He. Clough
Winter Street Court
David J. Wilson
Mr. Clough
Voreman Elmer Wortogers
Joseph Iverard
Fiyerett Green
Dred Bragg
Isurial
Oak Grove
Paul Honstyet, Jr
S50
Middle Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
Charles H. Bates
Mr. Bates
Loring Small
Leon Bates
Charles
Beachmont
Joan Small
James Thorpe
Robert Small
Wilton G. Bates
Barbara
Richard Hogan
Winnegance
Wilbert Small
Samuel Bates
Sabine
Silas
James Greenleaf
South Portland
West Bath Grange
Topsham Grange
Pennsylvania
John E. Abbott
Merle J. Harriman
Elmer Craig
Bingham
Charles Bates
Charles, Ord
Methodist Church
F. L. Littlefield
Wesley Church of Bath
William Furber
Birch Point
Almenia Jaques
Gorham Normal School
Frank Jaques
Rath Stackpole
B. H. Stackpole
Campbell's Pond
Bradford
Homer Fletcher
Auburn
Louise Smiley
H. A. Owen
Rath
Julia Coombs
Amy Coombs
Campbell
J. FE. Drake
West Death
Merse High School
Helen Rogers
Carolyn Rogers
Charles Haggett
Wendall Williams
Charles AL Owen
Florence
Smiley Cottage
Arthur Larraber
Larrabee
Frederick el Drake
Fred W Larrabes
Ladies Aid of the
First Baptist Church
Walter UW. Larrabes
John P. Carey
Bath, Maine
Ringling Bros
Elwell Soo
Roste
Eielen
Pati Beach
Norway Medicine Co
Norway
Hollis Leeman
Whinson
Ox Thorn Corner
Hockomock
Everett
Dee Richards
Ernest Rice
Flora Hathorne
Sarah F. Bagley
Lida Hathorne
First Baptist Sunday School
Sam Hatherine
Eleanor
Gilbert
Aml
Lewis Mortenson
Ss Lewis Berry
Atwood
L. F. Medicine Co
Sagadahoc County
George M. Stinson
Kennebec
Isle
Mary J. Hunneveld
Sarah J. Bailey
Committee
Bath Fire Department
A. Baker
James A. Comeau
Bath Teachers’ Club
George H. Clough
D. M. Humphreys & Co
Sagadabock Block
Bath, Me
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