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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1931

Page

9

New Musical Society Meets With Mrs Cary

The Les Camarades Musicaux met at Mrs Fred Cary East Brunswick. They discussed Faust origins and interpretation and worked on its Death Scene. The program included multiple duos and solos by local musicians with refreshments to follow.

Les Camarades Musicaux Fred Cary East Brunswick Faust Carlton Rice Gabussi McDonald Edney Albee Densmore Hatch Mr. McPherson Donizetti Cary Mr. McDonald Mrs. Albee

Funeral for Miss Mary Bosworth McDonald Saturday

The funeral of Miss Mary Bosworth McDonald was held Saturday afternoon at two at Curtis funeral chapel with Rev. Edwin Dodge Hardin of Winter Street Church officiating. Bearers were Harry T. Passmore, Edward W. Vaughan, H. A. Huse and William Davis. Burial followed at Oak Grove.

Mary Bosworth McDonald Curtis Funeral Chapel Edwin Dodge Hardin Winter Street Harry T. Passmore Edward W. Vaughan H. A. Huse William Davis Oak Grove

Motor Truck Circus Crosses the River

A Walter L. Main circus caravan of 60 motor cars crossed the river on the Brunswick to Rockland route. A big Mack truck carried an elephant and two ponies, with a baby elephant in a smaller vehicle. State officer John P. Crosby led the escort from Brunswick to a point toward Rockland, and the procession took until nine in the morning to complete the crossing. The circuit then proceeds to Bangor and returns via Waterville and Augusta, a shift from the era of specialized trains.

Walter L. Main Brunswick Rockland John P. Crosby Bangor Waterville Augusta

Death of Morse high student Alvin H. Leeman

Alvin H. Leeman 18 a Morse high school junior and band member died Saturday morning at Brunswick hospital after an appendectomy for peritonitis following a Memorial day parade illness He was the son of Herbert J and Ida B Leeman of Woolwich and leaves his parents and one brother Chester Leeman The funeral is set for Tuesday at two daylight saving time at the family home Barley Neck road Woolwich

Alvin H. Leeman Morse High School Brunswick Hospital Herbert J Iaa B. Leeman Woolwich Chester Leeman Barley Neck Road

Progressive Union Meets at Freeport in Maine

The Maine Progressive Union gathering in Freeport drew over 50 members with all clubs represented. Notables included Mrs. Henry W. Webb and Mrs. Murray Senter. Luncheon and afternoon entertainment followed papers on local attractions, civic betterment and annual events as community builders.

Maine Progressive Union Freeport Henry W. Webb Murray Senter Lincoln County Union Woman's Club of Ernest Allen Progressive Club of Lisbon Frederick W. Freeman Cosmopolitan Club Joh Shaw Stearns Scott Charles R. Farnham Ruth Thompson William Deninison Percival Batchelder Portland Cumberland County Federation Havana George A. Churchall Frank Hodgdon Harry G. Deering John Shaw Ruth Farnham LeRoy Coby H. Emma Magoun William Dennison Harry Oliver Walter Morse Gus Small Congregational Church Boothbay Harbor

Children's Day Highlights at Central Church Program

The annual Children's Day at Central Church featured a long program of songs recitations and violin duets led by Barbara Page Marion Small Charlotte Page and others. The event included multiple children performing pieces such as What the Birdies Said My Flowers and A Square Deal, with Elizabeth Berg and Doris Huston among the listed participants.

Central Church Ruth Small Ralph Huston Ts. Lisss Betty Small Dorothy Nash Merton Sprague Barbara Page Fred Andrews Marion Small Jesus Helpers Resolu- Lots Co Kctet Doris Huston Edith Berg David Rich Bobbie Donnell Barbara Monk Martha Page Eleanor Sweeney Dorothea Nash Trecitation Nein Isabelle King Ellen Cyr

Many Improvements Made at Oak Grove

Bath notes extensive work at Oak Grove Cemetery with a new Brunswick road entrance transformed from wilderness into an attractive burial ground. Monuments added including a Sewall family plot, hedge removal exposes ponds and trees, and grounds are well kept. A concrete sidewalk from North and Lincoln streets is still needed.

Bath Oak Grove Brunswick Road William D. Sewall North Lincoln Streets

Baby seal rescued on Cheabeague Island shores

A newborn seal was captured by Steve Minnervino of 211 Franklin Street Portland and brought to his home on Cheabeague Island to be fed with a baby bottle. The report notes his rehabilitation at port before returning to care.

Steve Minnervino Franklin Street Portland Cheabeague Island Minervino

Beachfront Maine cottages and shore lots for sale

Nine room cottage furnished with electric lights and running water, a small hotel, and a shore lot with ocean views border on one of Maine’s finest beaches. Interested buyers may write Box 26, Popham Beach, Me for information.

Maine Popham Beach

Display of Morse Industrial Arts Work At Senter's Window

A Morse high school Industrial Arts exhibit fills Senter's Inc north window with student handiwork from the past school year. Instructors David Y. Alkazin and John E. Pomeroy directed the display, featuring items such as tables, chests, lamps, bookcases, shields, boats, and tools. Works by Harold McElman, Richard McElman, Abraham Greenblatt, Myron Coombs and others are highlighted. one mallet notes elm wood sourced behind the high school. The display remains through Tuesday.

Industrial Arts Morse High School Senter's Inc David Y. Alkazin John E. Pomeroy Harold McElman Richard McElman Abraham Greenblatt Myron Coombs Paul Davis Woodbury Bailey C. W. Leeman Percy Hyde George Dow Bartley O'Donnell Wesley Marco Myers Reed Leslie Mass George Pearce Howard Mayo Irving Harrington Frank Martin Elbridge Reed Frederick Henderson Robert Dow Arthur Seekins David Vachon H. B. Wing E. Fortier Lawrence Moore Robert Boudreau Ralph Card Arthur Hutchins John Levyn Frederick Rowland Alvin H. Leman

Massive Kennebec Sturgeon Captured Reflects Rich Past

Henry Swansen of Woolwich hauled a 250 to 300 pound sturgeon from Chops Eddy on Monday night of last week, following a prior catch by Lon Mitchell near Thorne Island. The Kennebec sends big fish toward Augusta for spawning while shad have reached Gardiner. spawning, prices, and nets are described, along with Rev. Calvin M. Clark touring Maine coast with Mrs. Clark.

Kennebec Henry Swansen Woolwich Chops Eddy Lon’ Mitchell Thorne Island New York Augusta Calvin M. Clark Bangor

Cambridge graduation ties two teachers in Bath schools

Mrs Lula Turner and Mrs Carl Troop attend the Lesie School graduation in Cambridge Mass where daughters Marjorie Troop and Carolyn Turner receive diplomas. Both plan to teach in Bath schools next year.

Lula Turner Carl Troop Cambridge Mass Lesie Marjorie Troop Carolyn Turner Bath

Rev Wentworth to Deliver Baccalaureate Sermon at Coombs High

In Bowdoinham Rev A W Wentworth of North Deering will preach the baccalaureate sermon for Coombs high school on Sunday June 14 at 10 30 in Universalist church. Numerous local visits and community notes fill the page detailing social events, travel, and school activities.

Services and events listed for Sagadahoc area church and town

Services were held at the East Bow doin chapel with Dr William R Wood of Augusta as speaker The attendance was small but a fine sermon was heard On Sunday June 21 Rev Percy Vernon of Lewiston will speak at 3 o clock Ladies aid meets Thursday at Mrs Grant Woods home Weekend visitors included Mrs S S Enman Richard Enman and Clifford Starbird from Upton Mr and Mrs Lester Lane of Upton visited at Mrs Lanes parents home The childrens night at Sagadahoc grange is Saturday June 20 The three act farce Too Many Parents was canceled and a mixed entertainment will feature The Bowdoin Center Gossip Club two sketches music and readings by Harry Edgecome of Tops ham Dancing will follow Mrs Vesta Ackley and Otis Ackley of Portland visited the Woods family

A. W. Wentworth North Deering Coombs High School Universalist Church Lizzie Blake Framingham Mass Viola Coombs North Harpswell Paul Randall W. H. Lowell Richmond Corner Coombs Coombs Boys Pleasant Street Hubert Jennings Alphons Ida Fowle Boston I. M. Fowle Herbert Colman Portland Frank Siegars F. K. Jack Gardiner Bath Brunswick Leroy V. Cleveland Winter Harbor Baptist Church Emily Rideout Mabel Thomas Haines Landing Edward Gile Philip Rideout Charles Hinckett Evelyn Hackett Jessie Ames Sarah Tarr Elisha Webber Edna Graves Johnson Massachusetts Albert Johnson W. J. Graves William Raymond Mildred Sloan Berlin N. H Emery Nickerson John Mascall Mr. Cooper the Jordan Bible School John N. Palmer Nickerson Methodist Mascall Betty Merchant Goldie Sprague Farmington B. A. Tibbetts Richard Denham George A. Hackett Hampton Lawrence Hackett MacDougal Kenneth Allen MacDougal Hattie Hackett George Cour Charles Hackett James Brown Ralph Wheeler Richmond Adelbert Temple Dorothy Dickinson Alfred Raymond Rendell Myrtle Lowell Clifton Melvine Capt William Hall California C. L. Browne Horatio Hall Willes St. Petersburg Fla Cathance Albert Henderson R. D. Purint Sheriff Rosa Reed University of Maine Donald Henderson George Pratt Elmer Dodge Horace Dodge Winfield Dodge Hebron Academy Mis Clara Fogg Col. Dummer Sewall Leroy. Vernon Cleveland Baptist Bowdeinham East Bowdoin William R. Wood Augusta Percy Vernon Lewiston Grant Woods S. S. Enman Richard Enman Clifford Starbird Upton Bowdoin Center Harry Edgecome Topsham Vesta Ackley Otis Ackley

Mr and Mrs DeWolf Mann Visit Nashua Family

Mr and Mrs B DeWolf Mann of Nashua New Hampshire are guests of Mrs Manns parents Dr and Mrs A W McVane at 35 Park Street Nashua.

B. DeWolf Mann Nashua, N. H

Mystery surrounds death of a Richmond schoolgirl

Dora Bearisto a 16 year old Richmond high school sophomore died May 27 after falling ill May 25. An autopsy was conducted by Dr Harry Morin and County Attorney ph O Dale said death appeared to be due to abortion though no one is under suspicion. Dale noted discrepancies in stories and said someone is lying. The case involves questions about septicemia and potential foul play with family and friends denying knowledge while evaluated by authorities.

Dora Bearisto Richmond High School Joseph Bearisto Swan Island Ph O. Dale Bath Sire Albert Henderson Harry F. Morin H. L. Stilphen Richmond Dale Augusta Miss Bearisto

Miss Madelene Moore 22 Dies After Lingering Illness

Miss Madelene I Moore 22 of 507 Washington Street died Tuesday night after a lingering illness. She was a Morse High School class of 1926 graduate who left school due to ill health and sang in the Central Congregational Church choir. Born in Rochester New Hampshire she was the daughter of Wellington A and the late Alea Fulton Moore and lived in this city most of her life. Survived by her parents a sister Shirley and a brother Madison both of this city and an aunt Elizabeth Fulton of this city. Funeral Thursday at two in the afternoon at her late home.

Madelene I. Moore Washington Street Morse High School Central Congregational Church Miss Moore Rochester N. H Wellington A Alea Fulton Moore Wellington A. Moore Shirley Madison Atlantic City N. J Elizabeth Fulton

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