Winnegance Community Club Opens Fifth Year With Growth
The Winneyance Community club held its annual meeting Thursday night, starting its fifth year with strong finances and plans for summer activities. Officers were elected, building debts reduced, and preparations began for a concrete walk, lot repairs, and lawn work at the clubhouse. Members and local residents were noted in attendance and various social and community projects discussed for the coming months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winneyance Community Club
Treasury
Mae
Harry F. Oliver
Robert P. Manson
Sherman L. Morse
Olney C. Perry
Wilton G. Bates
J. Parker Morse
Doris Hunter
Yarmouth
Earl Tasker
Bradford
L.A. Trueworthy
Warren Pashard
Lower High Street
Portland
Times Nine
Grace Trask
Harry C. Williams
Joseph N. Day
Alpheus Purington
Topham Beach
A Rare Opportunity to Buy a Summer Estate at Two Thirds Value
A completed cottage with 7 rooms and large living spaces sits on 7 acres with harbor views and privileges. Included are wharf access, boat house, float, plus a 27 foot cedar mahogany motor boat and tender. Priced at $10,000 with terms. prospective purchasers invited by Edgar O. Achorn at 10 Tremont Street, Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar O. Achorn
Tremont Street
Boston
Morse High School Graduation Program at Columbia Theatre
Morse High School class of 1915 graduation program at the Columbia Theatre on June 16 lists selections by the school orchestra and chorus, salutatory by Mary Helen Curran, class oration titles by Freemont Cummings and Helen Madelyn Brown, various essays, music pieces, and a double quartet. Honors, diplomas, and awards to be given. class officers named. colors blue and gold. motto Be Original. Freshman ring committee chaired by Albert Austin and Harold DeLong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IR5
Morse High
Columbia Theatre
Teaver Ee Ce
David L. Wilson
Mary Helen Curran
Adams
Pee
Charles Freemont Cummings
Helen Madelyn Brow
Dorothy Ellen Donnell
Ciao Wallis
Wilfred Gould Rice
March of Progress
Bao Meee
Meyerbeer
William Thomas Donnell
Fletcher Ellsworth
Ephraim Joseph Pooler
Charles Lloyd Ro Hooker
Harold Ellra Brown
Vielin
Mendelssohn
Ruth Rebecca Green
Emma Beatrice Nichols
George W. Dean
Albert Austin
Harold DeLong
Carolyn Turner
Dorothy Thompson
Howard Bates
Westport Welcomes Student Preacher Vocation Fetches Summer Work
Rev C Stanley Thoburn from the School of Theology Tioston University will serve Westport as summer pastor. He visited every home, preaches at the Center 10 am and North chapel 2 pm with Sunday school after. North chapel Sunday evenings also host a service. Thoburn, born in Eustice, is Alleghany College graduate and boards with Thomas F Dickson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Stanley Thoburn
School of Theology
Tioston University
Westport
North Chapel
Mr. Theburn
Eustice
Mission Stock
Bishop Theburn
Alleghany College
Meadville
Thomas F. Dickson
John McHeffery
Belmont
Mass
Ann Elizabeth Osborn
Milton
Marjorie
West Side
Albert E. Gray
Gray
Allen
Betty
East Side
Boston Boat Service Resumes Between Kennebec and Boston
M A Haraden of Eastern Steamship Lines states plans are complete to resume boat service between Kennebec river points and Boston. The first trip will depart Beeston Monday night, June 22. Mr and Mrs Leonard Wetherbee travel to Melrose for employment, with Mr Wetherbee relocating residence. Mr and Mrs Clement Oliver of Brockton have returned from a visit to Mechanic Street residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Haraden
Eastern Steamship Lines, Inc
Biddeford
Leonard Wetherbee
High Street
Melrose
Mass
Wetherbee
Clement P. Oliver
Brockton, Mass
Charles Hf. Oliver
Mechanic Street
Perkins Family Sunday Callers Visit West Bath
James D Perkins and daughter Miss Giladys Perkins along with friends from Portland were Sunday callers on Mr and Mrs H Dorman Perkins of West Bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James D Perkins
Giladys Perkins
Portland
H. Dorman Perkins
West Bath
Dromore Burying Ground meeting and town notes
Enthusiastic June 3 meeting of Dromore Burying Ground Association in Dromore discussed grounds improvement and dues, with Minott named to lead, and a reunion planned for August. Oldest stones date to 1743. note on James McCobb burial and local road vote near Popham Beach. Also reports on Capt. Cole joining the Eastern Steamship Co. and various Bath area residents and road/transport updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dromore Burying Ground Association
Dromore Burying Ground
Bessie BE. Dickinson
Mary Welham Hill
Elwell S. Crosby
Henry W. Butler
Grace
V. Minott
Dromere Burying Ground Association
Mary DP. Pit
Bessie
Grace Dickinson
Adams
Allen
Beath
Crosby
Cushing
Elliot
Dickinson
Gould
Maroon
Morse
Lemont
Rogers
Legion to Operate Public Rest Room and Services
The American Legion's Roland H. Smith post plans a model rest room and parking at Oak and Washington streets for visitors. The facility will offer a rest room, car parking east of the clubhouse, gasoline and auto supplies, and a small shop inside selling smoking materials, candy, magazines. George A. Crockett will run the enterprise on behalf of the post to ensure fair treatment and raise funds through summer sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Roland H. Smith Post
Oak
Washington Streets
the Legion
Legion
George A. Crockett
Post
Lexvion Boys
Miss Stuart Wins Slogan Contest for Maine Products
Miss Theresa C. Stuart won the Know Maine Products campaign slogan contest with “Maine First.” She is daughter of Giles C. Stuart, former Bath schools superintendent and director of the Maine State Library extension bureau. Judges included state officials, business leaders, and media members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theresa C. Stuart
Maine First
Maine
Giles C. Stuart
Bath
Maine State Library
Augustus C. Thomas
William G. Hunton
Maine Central Railroad Co
A. L. T. Cummings
Porthind
Maine Chamber of Commerce and Agricultural League
Marion Brainerd
Augusta
Maine Federation of Business and Professional Women
John W. Leland
Sangerville
Roland J. Patten
Independent Reporter
Skowhegan
Junior Department of Wesley Has Party
The Wesley Junior Department held a party in the vestry Friday night with over 60 youths attending. Miss Sile M. Cahill directed games while ice cream and cake were provided by teachers led by Mrs. Walter F. Abbott and Mrs. Reynolds McCutcheon. Guests included Mrs. Charles F. Brooks and Supt. John Stewart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Sunday School
Sile M. Cahill
Walter F. Abbott
Reynolds McCutcheon
Charles FE. Btooks
John Stewart
Lile M. Cahill
Elizabeth Lowell
Mabel Vaquet
Helen Follett
Walter FL Abbott
Phyllis Hall
Mona Edwards
Topsham Brunswick D A R Chapter Meets
Mrs Cushman entertained by the Topsham Brunswick chapter of the DAR last week at Mrs Millward Patten's home. The regent Mary W Hill organized and the chapter was created while Mrs Cushman was state regent. A gold piece was presented to the guest of honor. Mrs Mallett read a paper on sea voyages. With Captain Mallett she has rounded Cape Horn 28 times. Patten and her son Clyde, a University of Maine student and long distance runner, served a lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. G. W. Cushman
Topsham-Brunswick
DAALR
Millward Patten
Mary W. Hill
Cushman
Mallett
Captain Mallett
Cape Horn
Patten
Clyde
University of Maine
Moore Haggett marriage at Grace church Boothbay Harbor
Gerald N Moore and Miss Mary Fllen Haggett of Boothbay Harbor were married Friday at Grace church rectory with Rev. Charles Myron Tubbs officiating. The bride wore powder blue crepe with a matching coat and hat. attendees included her parents Mr and Mrs Gilbert Haggett. Moore, son of Mr and Mrs Marshall Moore, attended Boothbay Harbor High School and works with Moorelee Co. The bride, a Boothbay Harbor High School graduate in 1919 and Gorham Normal School in 1922, has taught in Boothbay Harbor. The couple slipped to Bath for the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald N. Moore
Mary Fllen Haggett
Boothbay Harbor
Grace Church Rectory
High Street
Charles Myron Tubbs
Gilbert W. Haggett
Bath
Moore
Marshall Moore
Moore Lee Co
Parker Island Officer Faces Retrial For Hotel Knickerbocker Burglary
Patrolman Victor N. Chambers of Peaks Island, formerly of Bath, held for retrial at the September term after a jury failed to reach a verdict on charges of breaking and entering the Hotel Knickerbocker at Peaks and larceny of a radio set. The case was cited by County Attorney Ralph Mingalls as needing a new criminal term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Victor N. Chambers
Peaks Island
Bath
Cumberland County
Knickerbocker
Ralph Mingalls
Through Merchandise Car Service Announced by Maine Central Agent
L Eugene Thebeau, Maine Central agent in Bath, announced a through merchandise car from Chicago to Portland traveling over the Wabash Canadian Pacific via Newport and Massachusetts. The car will arrive in Portland for fifth morning delivery and carry freight for all Maine points. Mrs Edward J Marsh of Boston, who opened her Summer home at Parker Head, left by auto Tuesday for Boston and returns Friday bringing Mrs Robert Bonney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Eugene Thebeau
Maine Central
Bath
Chicago
Portland
Newport
Edward J. Marsh
Boston
Parker Head
Robert Bonney
General Information Test Given at Morse High School
The senior class general information test was held Monday morning with 20 questions. A prize sponsored by Miss Elizabeth Br. Moses will be awarded at graduation. Questions covered spelling and a broad range of topics from government to geography, including Maine’s congressional members and notable figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth R. Moses
Elizabeth BR. Moses
Maine
Congress
U.S
Secretary of Commerce
World Federation of Educational Associations
Kennebec
McMillan
North Pole
Bath
U. S
Paavo Nurmi
Dawes
John Singer Sargent
House of Representatives
America
the Hague
Tokio
Chateau Thierry
Mt. Katahdin
Europe
Ripogenus Dam
Gatun Lake
Geneva
Gary
Maine Colleges
Fine Motor Trip Missouri to Maine
Allan A. Eggleston son of Mr and Mrs Lorin J Eggleston of Cobbroad arrived home by motor on Saturday after a very enjoyable trip. He a Morse High School 1928 graduate now studying at Kirksville College of Osteopathy with three colleagues left Kirksville in two Ford cars May 380 passing Keokuk Iowa to Kewanee Illinois over Sunday then through Indiana Michigan and Ohio to Niagara Falls. They toured Albany Mohawk trail Bath Maine and plan to visit fraternity brothers in Maine before returning guest of Dr and Mrs William Currie of Cobbroad. Wilcox to begin osteopathy practice in Washington DC July first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan A. Eggleston
Lorin J. Eggleston
Cobbroad
Mr. Eggleston
Morse High School
Kirksville College of Osteopathy
Kirksville
Frank Beard
Milton Lynn
Kewanee
Ill
W. VP. Wilcox
Lancaster
Gardner
Mass
Bath
Buffalo
Eggleston
Maine
William PL. Currie
Cobbread
W. PP. Wilcox
Kirksville College
Washington, D. C
World War Veterans Tour In Strange Auto
Three World War veterans drive a unique touring car across the country covering 115000 miles in five years. The vehicle bears registration plates from many states and carries coins cartridges a rifle and war souvenirs. They began in Texas and live most of the time in the car with manager Mr. Pierce noting good roads and friendly people wherever they travel. Mrs. E D Loring and son Lawrence of Walnut Hill visited Milan street residents on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Rockland
Union
Texas
Pierce
Georgia
Maine
E. D. Loring
Lawrence
Walnut Hill
Whitman Mitchell
Milan Street
Obituary Francis Bowen Torrey Jr 57 prominent Bath businessman
Francis B Torrey Jr 57 president of Torrey Roller Bushing Works and former Bath city official died suddenly of heart trouble at 115 North Street He served on the Bath city council chaired the board of registration and finance committee He was born May 12 1868 in Richmond and lived in Bath most of his life Survived by his wife his father one brother ex Mayor Joseph Torrey and a sister Annie Torrey He was a Knights of Pythias Elks Mason member and a traveling representative of the family business
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Bowen Torrey, Jr
Torrey
Richmond
Francis B
Eliza Torrey
Canada
Board of Registration
Oakley C. Curtis
Roscoe P. Ham
Knights of Pythias
Bath Lodge of Elks
Solar Lodge of Masons
Joseph Torrey
Bath
Annie Torrey
Portland
Helena Pascoe Innes Dies At 58 In Helena
Helena Pascoe Innes 58 wife of Peter G Innes died at her High street home Saturday evening after months of illness. Born in England she came to the United States early and long served as cook at the Cosmopolitan club. Survived by her husband two sisters and many nieces and nephews. Funeral conducted by Rev David L Wilson at Central Church and burial in Hallowell. Floral tribute from the Cosmopolitan club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena Pascoe Innes
Peter G. Innes
High Street
Winter Street
Innes
England
Coemopolitan Club
Peter G. Tones
William Cole
Hallowell
Maria Keslick
Concord
N. H
David L. Wilson
Central Church
Irene M Jewett death notice in Bath obituary
Irene M Jewett aged 76 wife of James R Jewett died Saturday after a two week illness. Born in Whippsburg to Pertiah and Martha Raeckliff she lived in Bath 88 years. She leaves husband two sons William and John Mains a daughter Mrs Lillian Merithew and a brother and sister. She was a member of Cor yliss Street church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trene M. Jewett
James R. Jewett
Whippsburg
Pektiah
Martha Sulley Raeckliff
Bath
William
John Mains
Lillian Merithew
Coryliss Street Church
Annie Marie White Dies After Illness in City Hospital
Annie Marie White 21 wife of Henry J. White died Friday night at City hospital after two weeks there following a nearly three month illness. Born in Brunswick she was the daughter of Telesphere St Onge and lived in West Bath since marriage a year ago. She leaves her husband her father two brothers and one sister all of Brunswick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Perry
Meadowbrook
Horace Aiken
Beachmont
Mass
James Gilman
Sebasco
Sebasco Estates
N. W. Eaton
Bath City Hospital
Fred Wyman
Prank Wyman
Parker Head
Bath
Nettie Roverey
Brunswick
Basin
Freeman
Bowker
Nellie Cardle
Horace McClure
J. Hi. Pease
Scott C. Campbell
Warren Ryan
Waltham
Ina Pease
Edgar M. Pye
Annie Marie White
Henry J. White
City Hospital
St. Onge
West Bath
Bronswick
Mrs Delia D Watson 83 Dies at Home Bath Widow of Gilbert Watson
Mrs Delia D Watson 83 wife of Gilbert Watson died Wednesday at her home 20 Richardson Street Born in South Thomaston she leaves two daughters Mrs John Merchant and Mrs Walter Fitch of Bath two sisters Mrs Hattie Crouse Friendship and Mrs Mary Palmer Portland and a brother Reuben Maker South Thomaston She also leaves a number of grandchildren
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delia D. Watson
Gilbert Watson
Richardson Street
Watson
South Thomaston
John Merchant
Walter Fitch
Bath
Hattie Crouse
Mary Palner
Portland S
Reuben Maker
Irene M Jewett Funeral Held in Oak Grove
The funeral for Irene M Jewett was at two o clock at 385 Washington street with Rev Elwyn C Taylor of Corliss Street church presiding. Bearers included David Heald Charles H Stinson Frank Warren and Chester Colby. Burial followed in Oak Grove. She is survived by son William Mains of Lynn Massachusetts and daughter Mrs Walter Merithew of
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene M. Jewett
Ornoon
Washington Street
Elwyn C. Taylor
Corliss Street
David Heald
Charles H. Stinson
Frank, Warren
Chester Colby
Oak Grove
Cliftondale Funeral Attendees Accompanied by Mr Merithew
In Cliftondale Massachusetts two mourners arrived for the funeral escorted by Mr Merithew. The brief note indicates local attendance and a courtesy procession accompanying the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cliftondale
Mass
Merithew
Howard B Johnson longtime Bath business figure dies at 62
Howard Bertrand Johnson aged 62, longtime Johnson Bros. Co. bookkeeper and firm member, died at his Bath home after a six month illness. Born in Bath, he worked with his brothers in the hardware business since returning in 1885, served on City Council and as city auditor, and held numerous lodge and club memberships. Survived by wife Harrieon Sanford and brothers George W. and Edward I. Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Bertrand Johnson
Johnson Bros. Co
Washington Street
Mr. Johnson
Bath
Edward Adolph
Mary Louisa Johnson
Boston
Riverside Press
Cambridge
Sagadahoe
Colonial
Solar Lodge of Masons
Montgomery & St. Bernard
Dunlip Commandery
K. Ta
Acadia Lodge
K. of P
Bath Co. U. R
Death Notice of Galen S Pond 66 in Bangor Maine
Galen S Pond aged 66 died in Bangor after a paralytic shock. Born in Orrington, he learned painting with Marston & Gorham and later ran Abel Hunt’s undertaker business, reestablishing at 74 Center Street. A Mason and Shrine member, he served as an usher at Essex Street Baptist Church and is survived by his widow, a brother George N Pond of California, and extended nephews and nieces. Funeral was Tuesday at 2:30 at Essex Street Baptist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. Pond
Bangor
Galen S. Pond
French Street
Orrington
Marston & Gorham
Abel Hunt
Pond
Hunt Establishment
Center Street
Rising Sun Lodge F. & A. M
Anah Temple
Mystic Shrine
Essex Street
George N. Pond
Grand Jnfaction
Calif
Baptist Church
Funeral Services Friday for Frederick W Freeman
Large crowd attends the funeral Friday afternoon for Frederick W Freeman deputy collector of customs in charge of the Bath office at his home 28 York street Rev Edwin Dodge Hardin officiated bearers included Postmaster Henry W Owen Jr Isaac Coombs Frank B Nichols Charles C Low Milton H Douglas and John Shaw Burial was in Oak Grove Floral tributes came from the United States Internal Revenue office Morse high faculty the class of 26 and many schools clubs and individuals
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick W. Freeman
Bath Office
York Street
Edwin Dodge Hardin
Winter Street
Mr. Freeman
Henry W. Owen Jr
Isaac Coombs
Bath Customs Office
Frank B. Nichols
Bath Daily Times
Charles C. Low
Bath Savings Institution
Milton H. Douglas
John Shaw
Oak Grove
United States Internal Revenue Office
Morse High
North Berwick High
Board of Education
Funeral Services for Francis B. Torrey Jr
Francis B. Torrey Jr president of Torrey Roller Bushing Works and former alderman, died recently. His funeral drew a large crowd Saturday at his home on North Street with Rev. David L. Wilson officiating. Bearers included George A. Churchill, Dr. Walter E. Rowe, Fred D. Hill, and Edward D. True. The body was sent to Forest Hills crematory in Roxbury, Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis B. Torrey, Jr
Torrey Roller Bushing Works
Board of Registration
North Street
David L. Wilson
Central Congregational Church
George A. Churchill
Walter FE. Rowe
Fred D. Hill
Edward DD. True
Forrest Hills Crematory
Roxbury
Mass
Meeting of Creditors in Ring Bankruptcy
The first meeting of creditors for Victor J. Ring of Richmond was before Referee William T. Hall at Henry R. Drew's office. It appeared the bankruptcy schedule disclosed no assets and no creditor attended. no trustee appointment was deemed desirable, and another meeting will be called.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor J. Ring
Richmond
William T. Hall
Henry R. Drew
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Fidgar Oliver
Winneganee
Alton Oliver
Byess
George Sherman
Quin
Norman Smith
Eugene Morey
Georgetown
Ralph H. Danton
Charles T. Small
Robert PP. Manson
Walter C. Perry
Joseph Robinson
A. Trueworthy
H. H. Feero
Conan
Pitch Pine
Squaw Club
John G. Morse
Robert D. Manson
Sherman LT. Morse
Harry ©. Webber
Edith Diridges
Roberta Manson
Morse Saw Mill
Aliquippa
EL O) Taylor
Corlits Street
Joseph T McCotebeon
Winnegance
Joshua N. Tibbetts
Ralph
Dartsmouth
Tibteres
Rimestit
Forrest Drake
Wes'port
Kittery Navy Yard
Newbery Oliver
St. Petersburg
Fla
Alpheus Parington
Hensee
Christmas Cove
Boston Boat
NEW Society Hall
Popham Beach
Moving Pictures
Phippsburg
Dromore Cemetery Association
Dromore
James McCobb
Minott
Thomas
Ortiz
DLALR
Percy
Ferguson
Boat Wharf
Board of Selectmen
Petsoners
County Commissioners
T. J. Cole
Falmouth
Cornish
Fastern Steamship Co
New York
Capt. Cole
Star Route 4
W. S. Oliver
Mr. Oliver
Kylwin M. Wyman
Walker Head
Rose Wyman
Pauline
East Boston
A. F. Williams
M. EF. Wilbur
Cox's Head
Jane Wyman
Everett Wallace
George L. Oliver
Brown Farm
Annie Sewell
Worthind
Mark Derey
T. C. Hughes
Hyde Park
Matss
Charles Perry
Perry
John Perry
William Kennedy
T. 4. Hughes
Flora Ludwig
Hope
Edward Perry
Frank Per
Miss Stuart
Wesley
D.A.R
Haggett
Missouri
Bath Boy
Osteopathic College
Strange Auto
Howard B. Johnson
F. B. Torrey, JR
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