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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1934

Page

2

Lincoln Association meeting in Wiscasset holds 50 attendees

About 50 members and delegates attended the 24th annual meeting of the Lincoln Association of Congregational churches and ministers at First Congregational church in Wiscasset on Tuesday, June 5, with speakers including Rev. Walter S. Rounds and Oscar Fogle and the annual association sermon.

Lincoln Association of Congregational Churches First Congregational Church Wiscasset Walter S. Rounds Rockland Oscar Fogle Pleasant Hill Academy Tennessee Joseph O. Purdue Bath W. K. Houghton Edgecomb Elton K. Bassett Boothbay Harbor John H. Carter Woolwich Ernest G. Spinney Henry W. Webb Alice D. Taylor Jennie Gray Laura Evans Annie Macurda Grace L. Knight Minnie Southard Lillian D. Smith Carolyn S. Varney Nina G. Fowles Laura Carleton Mabel Lewis Sophia Preble Laura Main Irene Metcalf Beulah Spinney

Wiscasset Area Notes Memorial Day Events

Memorial day events include openings at Lewis Spa and Davis Cabins near the Wiscasset Edgecomb bridge and a Memorial day address by Bradford C. Redennett in Whiteboro. Wiscasset Academy holds graduation and a baccalaureate service, with junior and freshman class picnics at Lilly Pond and Mill Dam. Several local residents are noted for visits, travels, and family gatherings.

Wiscasset Academy Lilly Pond Mill Dam Everett W. Jackson Carrie Deering Bath John Jackson Dexter R. Fowles, Jr Jackson William G. Hubbard Boston Davis Annable Little Daughter Portland Congregational Parsonage George Blake Clarence Blake Cumberland Foreside Charles A. Day North Edgecomb Bernice Webber Katherine Gibbs Benjamin Webber Maine Freeport Kennebec Valley Androscoggin Cumberland Kennebec Lincoln Sagadah Wesley C. Day Andrew Peterson Brunswick Birch Point Wiscaset Academy Kate G. Perkins Katherine Wiscasset County Union of Clubs Waldoboro John Alden Pendleton Massachusetts J. Kenneth Burnham New York Damariscotta Forrest Lewis C.C.C Southwest Harbor Earl Lewis Lee Street Hall Lewis Harold Dowling Forrest Sheepscot South Newcastle

York county Legion council selects commander at Ogunquit meeting

A York county American Legion council meeting in Ogunquit Friday night drew 200 attendees with delegations from nearly all posts and units in the county. Everett Knights of Limerick was elected York county commander as the Biddeford Saco and Sanford drum and bugle corps participated. An entertaining program was provided by the entertaining post.

York County

Probate Court Session Acts on Wills and Administrations

Judge Walter S. Glidden in Sagadahoc probate court approves wills for estates of Rachel White Abbie M Atwood Frank A Norton and Emma F Jacobs and appoints executors or administrators without bond. The docket lists affidavits, petitions for witness deposits, lost will probate, multiple administrations filed, bonds approved, inventories filed and trustees appointed, including cases for Rosa H Brown Selden F Williams James B York Alice M Minott and others with various guardianship and conservatorship actions.

Walter S. Glidden Sagadahoc Rachel White Bath John J. Keegan Abbie M. Atwood Topsham Clyde E. Atwood Frank A. Norton Bernice Frances Achorn Walter E. Norton Emma F. Jacobs George H. Jacobs Annette B. Pinkham Louis A. Jack Lisbon Falls Clara E. Corliss Manter E. Decrow Richmond Doris P. Morris James D. Curtis West Bath Sophia B. Gatchell Rosa H. Brown Harold E. Brown Selden F. Williams Woolwich Hazel V. Sheldon James B. York Emma T. Yorke Portland Alice M. Minott Phippsburg Charles V. Minott Harvey A. Bates Dora W. Bates George W. Naugher Chrystal N. Naugler Ellen T. Trainor John F. Trainor Viola V. Coombs Bowdeinham J. Colby Bassett Charles A. Blair Ellen Blair John Coolidge Lincoln Williams Fred L. Williams Charles F. Rideout Jane Thornton Edward F. Johnson Winifred J. Bradeen Susan S. Goodwin Carlton H. Curtis George A. Hawkes Caroline E. Hodgkins George H. Hodgkins George W. Troop Harold L. Troop Frank E. Wormwood Daniel Williams Alicia L. D. Parks Charles C. Low

Bath Man Not Blamed For Motor Accident

Roy A. Donnell of Bath was absolved of all blame after a collision near Yarmouth that left George Seabury, 69, with fractures in both legs. Deputy sheriff Lombard found Donnell driving slowly, sounding the horn as Seabury crossed from a mailbox toward a team. Seabury was taken to a Portland hospital for treatment.

Roy A. Donnell Oak Street Bath Garage Co Yarmouth George Seabury Lombard Cumberland County Mr. Donnell Portland Elizabeth Donnell Royal River Bridge Mr. Seabury Bath Machine

West Bath Social Roundup At Sabino Weekend Guests

Many Bath residents spent weekends at Sabino cottages with visits from families and friends including the Bates Owens Larrabee Haggett and Williams households. Red Cross West Bath branch planned summer picnics and elected Courtney E. Stover to the executive board. Archibald Main Morse 32 and Flora Main attended Hebron academy graduation with Goodwill buttons awarded to ten graduates.

Edwin Woods Massachusetts Robert D. Metcalf Metcalf Campbell’s Pond H.H. Woodworth Newton Highlands Mass Lincoln Williams Foster's Point Harold J. Haggett Lucy Ann Bath Edwin W. Haggett West Bath American Red Cross Grange Hall Joseph M. Lemont Lemont Fred W. Larrabee Courtney E. Stover James B. Lemont Stover

Mitchells Visit Portland Guests of Doten Family

Mr and Mrs Whiteman Mitchell of Milan street passed away Tuesday in Portland while staying with Mrs Mitchells sister and her husband Mr and Mrs Charles E Doten of Sherman street Two families share a brief family visit in early autumn town notes

McClure Urges Vote for Register of Probate Candidate

A political pitch urges supporting J. Horace McClure for Register of Probate to ensure a loyal Republican candidate in the field next September. The notice urges readers to vote for McClure.

J. Horace McClure Republican Party McClure

Woolwich Notes from Bath Area Social and Church Events

Woolwich and vicinity report weekend visits notices include Mr. and Mrs. John Carter of Liver more Falls hosting in town, and calls by Harold Hall and family of Yonkers. A Sagadahoc Ferry concert drew good audiences. solos by Mrs. Earl Dow and Bertram Crocker highlighted. Community clubs repeated The Blue Bag play with a following dance. Church services list town events, Sunday observances, and plans for the 1934 graduates with Rev Plinette Allen and visiting pastors.

John Carter Livermore Falls Harold Hall and Son Yonkers N. Y Ladies Auxilliary Sewing Circle Ruth Leeman Sagadahoc Ferry Earl Dow Bertram Crocker Charles B. Randall Bowdeinham Josephine Cunningham Bath Fred Carlton David Greenleaf Tekamah Neb Phipps Point Wm. Tudor Gardner Henry G. Hodgdon John DeWolf McIntosh Woodfords John Reed Capitol Island Plinette Allen Montsweag Harry Huse Robert Frank J. Walker Portland Harry Plummer Samuel J. E. Soule Kenneth Bailey All Song Jesus Ralph Woolley Burton Bailey the Word Earl Bailey Roy Wooley Marian Simpson Gertrude Murphy Florence Murphy Anna May Berry Fred William Berry Paul Berry W. K. Houghton Edgecomb Evelyn Hodgdon Harold Weavitt Marshall First Baptist Church Woolwich Center Ira Jay Martin D.S.T

Bath Girl Wins University of Maine Tuition Scholarship

Miss Ellen B Hodgkins Morse high school senior won a one year tuition scholarship at the University of Maine after district exams in Lewiston. She is co ranked for honor essayist with Miss Helen Minott. Hodgkins has been editor in chief of the Blue and White and active in French Latin glee and M clubs. Bath graduates attended New York University commencement with David Yoseph Alkazin and Miss Margaret Mackinnon among others.

Morse High School Ellen B. Hodgkins University of Maine Lewiston Bath Hodgkins Leland T. Hodgkins Middle Street Helen Minott Clarence M. Minott North Street New York University Ohio Field University Heights New York David Yoseph Alkazin Dike Road School of Education Margaret M. S. Mackinnon Washington Street

Charming Silver Tea At Woolwich Home

Bonnie Brae, the home of Mrs. Wilson Wright in Woolwich, hosted a silver tea on Friday by the Woolwich Union for Christian Service. About 50 guests from Edgecomb, Wiscasset, Bath, North Woolwich, and Woolwich Center attended as Mrs. Erlon Richardson and Mrs. Turner spoke on missionary work. Vocal selections by Mrs. Charles W. Avery with Francis McPherson accompanied, patrons served punch and beverages. The event closed a three month weekly study class with a generous silver offering and festive displays of late tulips and fresh blooms.

Bonnie Brae Wilson Wright Woolwich Woolwich Union For Christian Service Erlon Richardson Turner Portland Charles W. Avery Bath Francis McPherson Winship Reed Winfield Wright Walter Swank Percy Bailey Bertram Crocker Lois Day Florence Dunton Langdon T. Snipe Clarence W. Morse Warren E. Kershner Emma E. Walker Arthur K. Purington

Edward D True Purchases Cottage at Birch Point

Edward D True of A Hallet & Co buys the two story Red cottage from Hon J Edward Drake. Located on the ridge to the Point on the west bank of Winneganee bay, it offers views of the bay and New Meadows river toward the open sea. The cottage is modern and roomy. the True couple will spend much of the Summer refurnishing and living there.

Edward D. True A. Hallet & Co J. Edward Drake Birch Point Winneganee Bay New Meadows

West Bath native Hayden Rogers earns University of Maine degree

Hayden S. Rogers, son of Mr and Mrs Llewellyn D Rogers of West Bath, received his degree from the University of Maine on Monday. He majored in electrical engineering at the College of Technology. Attending exercises were his parents, his brother Hallowell R Rogers of Glastonbury Conn, and his sister Carolyn B Rogers of West Bath who returned Monday night from Orono. Mr Rogers, a Morse graduate of 1930, returned home Tuesday evening.

Clarence A. Richards Stephen Richards West Stewartstown N. H W. S. Warland Joan Old Stone Farm Frances Sortwell Enoch Huff Kenneth Lynnfield Mass North Edgecomb David Greenleaf Tekamah Nebraska M. A. Plumstead Greenleaf Woolwich John Blagdon Boston Foye Federal Street Ralph Preble Ralph, Jr Brookline Preble George Porter Birch Point Hayden S. Rogers Llewellyn D. Rogers West Bath University of Maine Rogers College of Technology Hallowell R. Rogers Glastonbury Conn Carolyn B. Rogers Orono Morse

Narrow escape after Oak and Front collision in town

Ex Alderman Morris S Povich owner of Povich’s clothing store and George D Emero oil dealer avoided serious injuries Saturday when Povich’s Buick and Emero’s oil truck collided at Oak and Front. The oil truck toppled onto its side against a light post denting the tank. Povich’s front end was crushed but he was uninjured. Officers Curran and Rice investigated and damages were adjusted.

Morris S. Povich Povich George D. Emero Mr. Emera Oak Emero Front Street William Curran Melville Rice

Miss Shaw Hosts Saturday Pupils Party

Miss Carrie Shaw entertained her younger piano pupils with a home party on Green street Saturday afternoon. The event featured piano selections, games with prizes for Nancy Hyde Dorothy White and Marjorie Nichols, and refreshments of ice cream cake and candy. Decorations used pink and blue crepe paper with paper hats favors and candy baskets for each guest. Attendees included Patricia Sewall Barbara Freeman Margaret Kaler Barbara Trott Priscilla Trott Eleanor Wilson Mary Ellenor Donnell Barbara Hopkins Dorothy White Linna Marie Purdue Alice Lorraine Purdue Virginia Trott Marjorie Nichols Beatrice Doble Margaret Elliott Sally Hyde Nancy Hyde Mary Anderson Lydia Smith Thomas Morse Edward Sewall and Louis Wil

Carrie Shaw Green Street Nancy Hyde Dorothy White Marjorie Nichols Patricia Sewall Barbara Freeman Margaret Kaler Barbara Trott Priscilla Trott Eleanor Wilson Mary Ellanor Donnell Barbara Hopkins Linna Marie Purdue Alice Lorraine Purdue Virginia Trott Beatrice Doble Margaret Elliott Sally Hyde Mary Anderson Lydia Smith Thomas Morse Edward Sewall Louis Wilson

Dance Crowds Fill West Point Hall in West Point

The West Point hall hosted 80 couples for Saturday night's dance marking a record for the season. Henry's Stringed Rhythm Orchestra of Bath provides music for the weekly Saturday dances through the summer.

Smith’s Hall West Point West Point Hall Henry Bath

Also Mentioned on This Page

Saint Phillip's Church Columbia University Carrie White Hodgdon Suni¢ Clifford Day Nan Arthur Nason Hageett Garage Co Pennsylvania Olympic Penn Penn Haggett Garage Co Ford Sales and Service Charles E. Titus Chelsea Titus Glidden Normane. Curtis Bowdoin Sagadahock County Board of Selectmen of Donald F. Preble James H. Thorpe Sabino Lillian Upham Loring D. Small Berry’s Mill Road Samuel F. Bates Humphrey A. Owen Walter Gilpin Warren Street Everett Owen George Cameron Bellingham Avenue Beachmont Eleanor Bates George Bailey South Portland Sabine Edwin H. Bates David Standish Elbridge B. Malcolm Owen Cottage Malcolm L. Doble Beatrice Bertram Willis Harry D. Hall Bernard Pratt and Son Pratt Everett G. Lemont William A. Kittridge Fred B. Kittridge Joseph B. Thurlow Raymond A. Smith Wentworth Earl Morang Franklin Hermon W. Crooker Elsie Crooker Joseph W. Larrabee Belgrade Lakes William F. Hennessey Salem Jue M. Williams The M. E Ernest Heywood Wesley M. E Chester T. Lorentsen Ind Harvey Dobbins Quincy Indiana Elmer Williams Old Town Junior High Archibald M. Main Main Groton Hebron Academy Flora Main Exerc Sportsman Brotherhood L. F." Atwood L. F Atwood Bath Girl Morse High U. of M William Forbes Barbara Cox Kennebec River Forbes Miss Cox Bryce Frye Eastern Tractor & Equipment CO Allen Avenue Portland, Maine Union For Christian Service Edward D. True Purchases Sagadahoc County Sean Joseph W. Randlette
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