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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1932

Page

3

Phippsburg Community Notes Highlight Local Visits and Farm Bureau Call

Local items capture invitations to join a men Farm Bureau and notes on water abundance at the Campbell home. Weekend guests include Augusta’s Victor B. Kiefbeck, Miss Alice Minott’s improving health, and several Bath and Maine residents visiting farms, beaches, and summer houses across Small Point, Dromore, and Popham Beach.

Gardiner Rogers Meadowbrook Raymond Campbell Jay Daley Victor B. Kiefbeck Augusta Horace Morse Kiefbeck Maine Development Commission Alice Minott E. M. Fuller Bath Jordan G. Percy Turner McCarty Henry Minott Margaret Bess Grace Dickinson Under-the-Lee H. B. Bass Forrest Hill Long Island, N. Y Chester Greenleaf York Beach J. Hagan Kittery Navy Yard W. E. McIntire Mountain View Farm Small Point I. J. Wallace E. J. Sweeney Frank West Point John Perkins Small Point Beach Reese D. Eby Connersville Ind Sebasco L. C. Feero Orono Hazel Feero U. of M Ernest Rogers Kittery H. W. Cutting Annie Cutting Elizabeth McKay James Perry George Minard New York F. A. Small Popham Beach George Ballou

Weekend Visitors At The Ingalls Cottage In Waldo

Mr and Mrs George Ingalls hosted guests including Waldo Jr and the John Marrs with son Jack of Bath. John Bowie and family visited on Sunday. Carl Haskell and Ma Bel Ingalls from Portland called. G C Marriner and Frieda Marriner and Flora Shephard of Richmond stopped by. Linwood Feere and daughter Jane joined graduation at Gorham Normal. Hazel Feere earned a diploma.

Little Wood George Ingalls Waldo, Jr John Marr Jack Bath John Bowie Suny Carl Haskell Mabel Ingalls Portland G. C. Marriner Frieda Flora Shepherd Richmond Campbell Farm Linwood Feere Jane Gorham Normal School Hazel

Graduation Exercises of Phippsburg Pupils Delight Crowd

Despite inclement weather the Phippsburg Center church was filled for graduation of town grade school pupils. The program featured recitations, essays, music from Pratt's orchestra, class gifts by Frances Kreidler, and diplomas presented by Superintendent John H. Carter with encouragement to the graduates.

Phippsburg Center Abbie Minott Frances Elizabeth Kreidler Edwin Dodge Hardin Winter Street Congregational Church Bath Pratt America Elizabeth Margaret Libby Sebasco Kennebec Forts Rres Terre John Martin Rogers Sra Isabelle Amanda Smart Popham Calvin Alterney Alexander Frances Elizabeth Kreidler George Washington Seers Herbert Loring Perry Mubigs Festin Ofeenes West Point Coast Guard Parker Head School John H. Carter

Woolwich Socials Include Visitors From Nearby Towns

Westfield travelers spend days at Ellen Trott farm while Mrs James McVernie and daughter Helen visit Richmond friends. Carlton Lewis of Wiscasset calls on Leonard Stlphen. Charles Downing of New York visits William Downing. Ethlyn Marston from Auburn weekends at home. Dr Burton Hodgkins and family from Augusta guests Sunday. Rev F L Littlefield of Bath calls Monday. Percy Marston and daughter Avis host Turner relatives Sunday. Earl Ryan and family from Detroit visit Lawrence Ryan of Nequasset. Pritz Klippell of Bath weekend guests of Mr and

Westfield Mass Ellen Trott James McVernie Helen Richmond Carlton Lewis Wiscasset Leonard Stlphen Charles Downing New York William Downing Ethlyn Marston Auburn Alred McKay Yarmouth Burton Hodgkins Augusta F. L. Littlefield Bath Percy Marston Avis Turner Earl Ryan Detroit Mich Lawrence Ryan Nequasset Pritz Klippell

Graduation Day for Woolwich Arrowsic Center and Chopps Schools

Graduation exercises held Tuesday evening at Nequasset church marked nine eighth graders from Woolwich Arrowsic Center and Chopps schools receiving diplomas. Supt. John H. Carter praised quality over quantity as Marilyn Hatch led the processional and class motto proclaimed We ll Follow the Stars and Stripes.

Little River S Ferry Woolwich Arrowsic Center Chopps Nequasset Church John H. Carter Supt. Carter Anese Marilyn Hatch Florence E. Temple Nequasset School Mothers’ Club Plinette Allen Georgie Walker George Martha Washington Thomas A. Edison Robert Rice Sagadahoc School Raymond Rice Ralph Wright Center School George Washington Lloyd Stinson Hartley Hathorne, Jr Arrowsie Elbridge Raymond Rice Sagadahoc Esther Hinckley Drummond Arrowsic School Carter

Burke Family Returns From Massachusetts Visit

South Dresden reports the Burke family returning home after a several days visit with relatives in Massachusetts. River Road School closed June 10 with Miss Margaret Pashard taking students to Boothbay for a picnic lunch. Town visitors include Elmer Tozier and Mulholland families from Waterville and Irving Lilly with son returning from Ocean Point.

Thomas J. Burke Massachusetts River Road Margaret Pashard Boothbay Elmer Tozier Lawrence Mulholland Waterville George Kenniston Irving Lilly and Son Ocean Point Margaret Pushard Leland Siegars

Watches Bull Moose Swim the Kennebec

Mrs. Alice King witnessed a bull moose swim the Kennebec Tuesday Crossing Lines Island to the Woolwich shore It reached David Reeds property then Reed Mavns land before vanishing into the forest The animal appeared unagitated and may be the same one seen in Bowdoinham A nearby school exhibition will be held Thursday and Friday for the public.

Alice King Kennebec Lines Island Woolwich David Reed Mr. Reed Reed Mavns Bowdoinham

Winnegance Progress on Causeway and Town News Update

The Winnegance area reports ongoing construction of the new causeway with wire rope railing to follow and granite spillway work nearing completion. Local students enjoy a Small Point beach picnic, while community meetings include Dromore Farm Bureau discussions and plans for a July 6 session on Cold Dishes for Hot Days led by Miss Hortense Welch.

Jen Marshall Jr University of Maine Stephen Marshall High Street Small Point Dromore Farm Bureau Dromore Grange Hall Thomas Haley Bess Grace Dickinson Evelyn Young Evelyn Beal Walter McCourt Emma Ingalls Ray Campbell Eleanor Gilmore Hortense Welch Auburn Edwin Small Boston Charles T. Small Carolyn Oliver West Winnegance Creek Phippsburg Progressive Union of Clubs Winnegance Community Club Lillian Parks Lewiston Fred L. Parks

Instruction Class Enjoys Fine Supper at First Baptist

The pastor's Instruction Class and friends enjoyed a supper and social evening at the church after completing a course in Christian doctrine and life. Attendees included Dorothy Martin, Hazel Higgins, Alice Eaton, Mary Childs and others. Children’s Day will be observed Sunday with services and a dedication of children, plus an afternoon visit to the Old Folks Home and a school concert at seven. A torch light parade may be planned for next Monday if Bath candidates are nominated.

First Baptist Church Dorothy Martin Hazel Higgins Alice Eaton Mary Childs Rosamond Stover Marjorie Stover Iva Stewart Marjorie Stewart Caroline Oliver Roselyn Hall Laura Hall Eunice Whittall Sarah Pratt Irma Groves Ruth Mank Harriet Furber Eleanor Wright Hazel Jellison Elizabeth Eaton Phyllis Eaton Madelyn Dunton Helen Sims Mary P. Sims Robert A. Sims Leon Eaton Rudolph Furber Edmund Furber Howard Larrabee Charles Stuart Frank Martin Francis Stover Georgetown Leon Earle Hagan Bowdoin Richmond Bowdoinham Mr. Hagan Georgetown Baptist Church Christian Endeavor Society Hagan W. L. Berry Republican Town Committee Madelyn E. Berry Harold F. Hunt Mabel Dickey H. G. Heald Clarence D. MacMahan W. C. Todd Percy B. Savage Annie M. McMahan George Laskey C. A. McMahan Orville F. Rowe

Pledge for Sagadahoc County Law Enforcement by Laurence A Bond

Laurence A Bond pledges honest and efficient enforcement of all laws for Sagadahoc County with malice none and a square deal. Richmond date noted as June 15, 1932.

Sagadahoc County Laurence A. Bond Richmond

Bath Box Co. official Wellington Moore dies at 57

Wellington Moore 57 longtime Bath Box Co treasurer and manager died Sunday night at City hospital after a major operation. Born St Stephen New Brunswick May 16 1875 he moved to Bath 20 years ago from Rochester NH to lead the lumber firm. Survived by wife Ruth and children Madison and Shirley plus brothers and a sister.

Arthur Wellington Moore Bath Box Co Bath St. Stephen N. B Harris E Sarah Dunn Moore Wellington Moore New England Rochester N. H M. G. Shaw Lumber Co Moore Board of Common Council Rae Central Church Solar Lodge Masons Knights Templar Royal Arch Chapter Jennie Moore

Children’s Sunday Concert at Wesley Church

Program of Wesley Church Children’s Sunday shows includes songs such as America the Beautiful Jesus Loves Me and Dolly Dear with performances by teachers and children. Notable participants include Dianna Pierce Pearl Oliver Bong Gene Ruth Shellenbarger Mary Bates Lillian Johanson Dorothy Johanson Barbara Hopkins and others with poems and exercises and a closing presentation of plants to beginners.

Dianna Pierce Shepherd Pearl Oliver Bong Gene Ruth Shellenbarger Robert Besaw Long Rock-a-Bye Bible School Marie Clancy Eng Dosbon Giselee Alice Coleman Mary Bates Betty Mae Hopkins Hazel Oliver Mary Boardman Martha Renaud Elaine Thackeray Barbara Hopkins Marylyn Norma Cummings Lillian Johanson Dorthy Johanson Valerie Nickerson Kitty Lillian Johanson Dorothy Johanson Lucy Knox Phyllis Darrah Edna Besaw Miss Muffett Virginia Nowell Martha Day Kathleen Lewis Railroad Man Harry Chapman Dolly Dear Geraldine Nickerson Little Birds Mary Darrah Sunshine and Shadow Albert Whitney Daniel Hatch Dorothy Wing Song Ruth Small Edward Butterfield Spranke Allen Whitney

Miss Eleanor Webb Died In New York At 15

Miss Eleanor Webb 15 youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Stuart W Webb of New York City died at Doctors hospital New York Saturday night after an operation. She had endured illnesses over many years and recently visited Bath with her mother to stay with cousin Loyall F Sewall Washington street. She is survived by her parents and two sisters. Funeral services were held at home 1 East End avenue with committal in Bath Oak Grove cemetery Tuesday at 11 30 AM.

Eleanor Webb Stuart W. Webb New York City Doctor's Hospital New York Miss Webb Bath Loyall F. Sewall Washington Street Mrs. Webb Marcia Sewall Marall East End Avenue Oak Grove Cemetery

Capt Maurice W Taylor Dies at 80 in New York

Captain Maurice W. Taylor 80 died June 9 at Sailors' Snug Harbor New York. A committal service was held Sunday at Oak Cemetery Georgetown with Rev Charles Marr officiating. He was a master mariner from Bath and later resided near Sailors' Snug Harbor. He leaves son Walter Taylor Bath daughter Mrs Vern Denacoe and four grandchildren. Funeral held Friday in New York.

Maurice W. Taylor Snug Harbor New York Oak Cemetery Georgetown Charles Marr Taylor Seth Taylor Bath Vern Denacoe

Death of Mrs Harriet Greenough in Portland

Word was received Thursday afternoon of the sudden death in Portland of Mrs Harriet Greenough widow of Prof James B Greenough of Harvard. She was formerly Miss Harriet Jenks of Bath and grew up in the Washington and North streets home later occupied by J Edward Drake. She had lived at The Sherwood in Portland since her husband’s death and is survived by one sister Mrs Charles Duncklee of Portland.

Portland Harriet Greenough James B. Greenough Harvard University Harriet Jenks Bath Washington and North Streets J. Edward Drake the Sherwood Charles Duncklee

Hannah Osier Committal Service Held in Oak Grove Cemetery

Hannah Osier 55 wife of Isaiah Osier died Saturday at City hospital after a four day stay. A committal service was held Sunday morning in Oak Grove Cemetery with Rev George B Wolstenholme of Peoples church officiating. She lived in Bath 12 years at 25 Pleasant Avenue and previously resided in Darmastocca.

Hannah Osier Isaiah Osier City Hospital Oak Grove Cemetery George B. Wolstenholme People’s Church Bath Pleasant Avenue Damariscotta

Three autos seized in Georgetown forfeited by court

Three automobiles seized by the sheriff on May 31 at Georgetown after being found loaded with liquor were officially forfeited Monday by Judge John J. Keegan as the reclaim period expired. The Ford beach wagon goes to Bath Police as a patrol wagon, while a Packard and a Chevrolet will be sold at public auction within two weeks. Sheriff Albert Henderson estimated county proceeds near 4000 dollars including 1600 dollars bail already defaulted by drivers Leon White and Paul Marchand. The sheriff praised county commissioners for turning over the Ford to Bath police and commended City Marshal Walter L. Whitney for cooperation. In other news, the Montsweag Farm Bureau met June 14 at Hilcrest Manse with 24 members and a health meal served at noon.

Sheriff's Department Georgetown John J. Keegan Bath Albert Henderson Leon White Auburn Paul Marchand Lewiston Walter L. Whitney

Also Mentioned on This Page

The Center Church Joseph A. Aldred Dresden Fen Ee Eee Eeetunity School Dike Republican United States Department of Justice W. Moore Bath Box Company Wesley Church the Beautiful Stewart W. ‘Webb Bowdoin, Richmond, Bowdoinham Montsweag Farm Bureau Hilcrest Manse Chase Congress Edward E. Chase Cape Elizabeth Clinton W. Davis Maine Women’s Organization For National Prohibition Reform Robinson Verrill Di8ss Association Against
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