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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1937

Page

3

Baptism and Picnic Highlight Wiscasset Church News

The First Congregational church held a Sunday baptism at Crescent Beach Jefferson with Rev. Charles S. Lowder assisting and Miss Ruth Jones guiding cradle roll. The week featured varied local notices of baptisms, community events, graduations, and visits across towns including Boothbay Harbor Belgrade Lakes and Lincoln Academy in nearby communities.

First Congregational Church Crescent Beach Jefferson Congregational Church Charles S. Lowder Henry W. Webb John H. Southard Mary Hobson Ruth Jones Albert Bailey Patricia Jane Leon G. Flood Leon Gardiner Richard Sargent Joice Lewis Joan Mary Harold Light Maron Loraine Helen Frances Ervin Lewis Isabelle Louise Kenneth Elery Gloria Oakley Jackie Melvin David LeRoy Henry W. Wibb Charles S. Sewall Federation of Womens Ibs Belgrade Lakes C. H. Bryant Boothbay Harbor Bernice Hendigan Cambridge Derson Cottige, Daves Arthur Brown Maines Taylor's Balliard Piedsand Street Grown Charles B. Huskee Ballard Hose Newcastle Lucile Billard Brown John K. Bailey Gpom New York Buen Fortrescot Feercourt Mittie Federal Street Harold Per Billy and Jatks Notudra Fabs Will Dodge Edzecomy Foster Perkins Weston Mass Fort Hill Street White Lester Peters Boston Smith's Corner Paul Keeler Walter Hume Coffin Cottage Ama Rond Donald Dunn Om la Pha Fred B. Dunn Ni Wovotle Joan Forri Lee Street Lincoln Pepres Dita Pamiars Ts Cu Rey Poplar Bo Pyotiie Martha Husy Vid Fuis Ruth Ti Tor Wyte Memorial Tv Mit Wii Clifford Mars Sonns Jess Mencemen Josaph Ff Hubbard Daughtir Tstl Somersai

Lewiston banquet honors Meadow Brook Club members

About 100 attendees gathered at the Exchange Hotel Thursday evening to honor members of the Meadow Brook Club and other guests including Lewiston office holders. The event recognized the associations and good fellowship among local residents.

Bernier Bunhey Lewistun Meadowbrook Club Exchange Hotel

Virginia Starts Season On The Boothbay Line

The Steamer Virginia of the Samoset Steamboat Co began Bath to Boothbay Harbor service with two daily round trips, 9:00 a.m. and 1:35 p.m. Sunday runs offer a single 9:00 a.m. trip. The dollar excursion is a valued sail. At the stockholders meeting in Boothbay Harbor, new directors were elected and Yates remained president. The company shows solid finances with last year up $900 from the prior year, mail contracts renewed for four years, and the Virginia freshly overhauled and dock improvements completed.

Virginia Samoset Steamboat Co Bath Boothbay Harbor City Edward W. Bridgham George R. Yates Merrill A. Perkins Walter E. Farmer Frank B. Nichols Yates Perkins Capt. Farmer

Annual Meeting of Bath Red Cross Emphasizes Demos

Bath chapter of the American Red Cross shifts its annual meeting to a July supper with demonstrations on first aid, public health nursing, and welfare work. The event marks the 20th anniversary of Bath chapter and 25th anniversary of public health nursing in the US. A nominating committee was named, and a cup will honor the mother of the 1000th baby attending the baby clinic. Routine reports were presented.

Bath American Red Cross Welfare Department Great Humanizing Agency Red Cross Winter Street Chapel Allan Spear Cecil E. Paine Charles P. Wetherbee Carolyn Moses Cline Public Health Norsing United States Stella Dolloff R. N National Red Cross Washington, D. C

Stunt Night Held At West Bath Grange

Stunt night announced for West Bath Grange with weekly Friday events starting July. Herbert S Cavat is chairman. Entertainment and dance planned with Mrs A Bernard Hrindsroon in charge. Stunts by Lavon M Genthner and others, orchestra led by William Lundrigan. Contest events include an apple bobbing and a speech on how the grange can benefit financially. Attendance 73 with 12 viewers. next week features a children’s program.

Setior Fratline Lavon M. Genthner William F. Lundrigan John Wakefield Clement Raohtehaud Our Sunt Edward Leavitt David S. Henderson Edward B Hambletts

Bath Veteran Firemen May Sell a Handtub

Bath Veteran Firemen Association plans a muster day in Bath at Baxter Hall Wednesday at 7 30 pm to settle attendance for the Hallowell muster on July 31 and to consider invitations for three musters in Massachusetts.

Bath Senator Baxter Sagacdahock

West Bath Social Roundup Brims With Guests From Nearby Towns

West Bath residents and families welcome a stream of visitors from Portland, Sabino, Beachmont, Arlington, Wakefield, and beyond as summer gatherings unfold. Alumni banquets, cottage stays, and weekend visits highlight a busy social scene across Bath and surrounding communities.

Second June sitting of Judge Glidden at Sagadahoc court

The second session of Sagadahoc Superior Court's June term, postponed from June 8, was held Tuesday with Judge Walter S. Glidden presiding. Wills and administrations were processed, bonds filed, inventories approved, guardians appointed, and licenses granted for selling real estate and supporting nonward individuals, listing estates and executors across Bath Topsham Richmond Bowdoinham Phippsburg and Bowdoin.

Sagadahoc Nettie A. Poland Topsham Addie J. Longley Martha P. Small Bath Joseph T. Small Donald N. Small Charles Rose Henry Rose West Bath Robert J. Cameron Jennie Cameron Uriah M. Lancaster Richmond Ruth Lancaster Robinson Everett J. Furbish John M. Furbish Mary M. Conway John W. Conway Florence M. Chapman Edwin B. Dunn John T. Holbrook Phippsburg E. Blanche Rowland Alfred R. Ames Isabel C. Ames Charles E. Parks Ora L. Parks Ora A. Lancaster Edith L. Marriner Laura Spittell Ida M. Hutchins John A. Spittell George W. Rogers Ernest G. Rogers C.t. A George H. Coombs Earl H. Coombs Achsah E. Purinton Bowdoin Angie E. Purinton John F. Holbrook John M. Coffin Arthur H. Price Fanny Fournanzi Mildred Thompson George K, Curtis Stella C Curtis Guardian

Three Grocers to Answer Charges in Bath Court

Proprietors of three Bath grocery stores near the business district will appear before Judge Arthur J. Dunton in municipal court Thursday at 10 am to answer charges of keeping their places open on Sundays in violation of the statutes. Three clerks from stores closed on the Sabbath signed the complaints. Warrants were served by Officer Joseph D. Pennell on Wednesday afternoon.

Bath Arthur J. Dunton Joseph D. Pennell

Brewster and Kiskila Wedding Reported in City Clerk Files

Were filed Wednesday in City Clerk John W. Gilmore's office for the marriage of LeRoy F. Brewster and Elizabeth M. Kiskila of this city on Monday June 21. Harald J. Rubin notary public officiated. Brewster is son of Mrs. Helen Hull Moon and the late Herbert R. Moon of Rockland. bride's family relations noted. Perry D. Beals of Robinhood, once at Bath Memorial Hospital for 11 months with two operations, now walking unassisted around his ward.

Benjamin Margot New Orleans J. E. White Ala Road C. A. Richards Granville Moulton South Portland Mr. Richards Richard Albert J. Myer New York John W. Myer Myer Waldo Morang Minnie Morang Fort Hill Street University of New Hampshire Chicago Swift & Co Rey Robert E Merry Duxbury Mass Duxbury High School St Philip's Church Robert B. Merry St. Philip’s Harold Campbell Rumford Archie H Dode Main Street Gordon Gillette Winchester Mass Wis St Philips Church Leon G Flood Brewer Memorial Damariscotta Dresden Lawrence B. Hapwett Clinton R Bude Carl MM. Lurrupee Portland Pendmon Mr Williams Detroit Mich Erie Canal Joanna Evans Huntoon Hill Dance Charles Kelsey South Bristol Kelsey Bradford C. Redonnett Redonnett Hodge Street Frederick R. Pease Bobby Cleveland Ohio Dartmouth Harvey R. Pease Water Street Jeanette Hagpett Verna Southard Eleanor Shearer Lilac Cottage Riv H Breant Houdlette Richmond Bryant EL Gupta Bryans al Thos Bry Curdaie Madrids Eibest Aliell David Phillips Larrabee’s Grove John Swan Lucy Ann William Gray William, Jr Quincy Bath Herbert Wilson Clement Robichaud Massachusetts Mr. Wilson Middleboro Middleboro. On Their Return They Were Accompanied By Mr. Wilson C. E. Willard W. Flood LaVerne Richardson Brunswick Marion Williams Lincoln Williams Foster's Point Morse High School Edward Jenks Gray Lane Construction Co Ethel Waterman Fletcher A. Waterman Fosters Point Roxbury Alfred Gray E. J. Dunlap William B. Dunlap Nancy Waddell New York City Sabine Butler Cottage Waddell John W. Gilmore LeRoy F. Brewster Elizabeth M. Kiskila Harald J. Rubin Front Street Brews James FE. Brewster Middle Street Helen Hull) Moon Herbert R. Moon Rockland Perry D. Beals Robinhood Bath Memorial Hospital

Woolwich Social Notes Highlight Summer Visits

Miss Lida Hawthorne of Augusta visits sister in Woolwich while Mrs. Elizabeth Hathorn hosts a guest in Bath. Numerous Augusta Bath and Portland visitors, plus local gatherings, 4-H planning, church events, and a two week Vacation Bible school announced for Woolwich and Montsweag.

Lida Hawthorne Augusta Christine Hawthorne Elizabeth Hathorn John Savage Warren Munsey Bath Ralph Rice Eben Dana Portland Frances Hathorn Gilbert Hathorn Marion Skinner Mary Turner Mary Wright Vernon Ayer, Jr Ralph Wright Ellsworth Frank Preble Pittston Clifton Guptill Pearl Gainsley Douglass Hunnewell Minnie Rice Everett Rice Windham Good Will Club C. P. Hall Sebenon Hall Henry A. Seegar William Leeman Barley Neck Montsweag Woolwich Center Ladies’ Aid of Church Hall Union Fairgrounds Bible School

Buses Introduce New Route Through City Streets

The new weekday bus service begins at 6 a m with half hourly runs to 11 p m and a 15 minute trip to City Hall. Northbound and southbound routes cover numerous streets from Winneganee to Harvard and City Hall to the Winneganee end. Sundays and holidays feature a single faster trip starting at 7 a m with 20 minute terminal travel and 40 minute round trips.

Page One Washington Front Street City Hall Winneganee High Lemont Vine Front Center Lincoln North Middle Oak Oliver Park Winship Washington Streets Harvard Street Washington, Oak High Streets Phippsburg Winneganee Causeway North End

Woolwich Book Club Holds June Meeting

Miss F Elizabeth Libbey director of the Bureau of Library Extension spoke to 18 members and two guests at Bonnie Brae Woolwich outlining ways to increase use of the Maine State Library. She covered reading, travelling libraries for schools and clubs, children's courses and sound machine books for the blind with next meeting at Day's Ferry July 15 focusing on travel books.

F. Elizabeth Libbey Bureau of Library Extension Woolwich Book Club Maine State Library Bonnie Brae Wilson Wright Miss Libbey

Woolwich Grangers Confer Degrees

Third and fourth degrees were conferred on a class of 13 at Woolwich grange Wednesday. About 90 attended, with 17 visitors from Sheepscott Valley, Megunticook Cam den, Hyannis Mass, Huntoon Hill Wiscasset, Bodwell Small Point, and East Sangerville Sanger ville. Officers wore new regalia bought with proceeds from Henry Rowland's Simple Simon Simple. Lady officers wore white. A harvest supper followed under the direction of Mrs Hollis Leeman, Mrs Arthur Williams, and Mrs William Robson. The hall featured new shades and draperies.

Woolwich Sheepscott Valley Simon Simple Hollis Leeman Arthur Williams William Robson Grange

Woolwich graduates to have steamer trip

Woolwich P T A will host the school graduates on a trip to Boothbay Harbor aboard the Steamer Virginia on Friday June 25 if good weather allows. If not, the trip will be taken the following Monday. The P T A offered a choice of ten dollars or a Harbor trip, which the class accepted. Supt. John H. Carter and the P T A president will accompany the graduates, with thanks to the Samo set Steamboat Co for making the trip possible.

Woolwich P. T. A Woolwich School Boothbay Harbor Virginia James Nostall Samoset Steamboat Co John H. Carter Steamboat Company

Bath Firm Ships Spaghetti to London

A Bath company shipped eight pounds of macaroni known as oats to Lady Romilly at 10 Oxford Square London via parcel post on Saturday. The Sagadahoc Fruit Co. delivered the pasta on order of Mrs J A Warner of Rochester New York. Parcel post cost 14 cents per pound, making the dinner pricey.

Bath Lady Romilly Oxford Square England Sagadahoc Fruit Co Front Street J. A. Warner Rochester N. Y London

Officers Elected by Cemetery Association in Woolwich

Partridge Cemetery association re elected officers at its annual meeting held Saturday night at George M Stinsons home Duncan McIntosh was named president Bernice Bailey secretary treasurer Maria Savage auditor John Savage superintendent of cemetery Mrs Albert Hathorne became a director for two years and Cyrus Gilmore W L Elliott and Jennie Howe were elected for three years

Partridge Cemetery

Phippsburg Service Lead By Haverford Scholar July Fourth

Maurice Shea of Woolwich and Prof Thomas Kelley of Haverford College will open the Phippsburg Congregational church service on Sunday July 4. The church program is being printed for distribution. Mrs Alphonse Turcotte hosted the North End Knitting Club gathering with several members attending. Miss Anna Trott returns home after Smith College commencement.

Maurice Shea Woolwich Grange Oliver Street Bath Thomas Kelley Department of Philosophy Haverford College Phippsburg Congregational Church Alphonse Turcotte High Street North End Knitting Club Arthurmore Ward LeMoine Donald Green Lancelot Cooper Howard Rogers Frank Reinoehl Cooper Academy Street Anna Trott Smith College

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Wiscasset Crewe Alvin Corn Henry v Nash Geore Het Halter Walter Henry W. Wet Sarrs Uwetty Aimond Uwetty Aimond 1. “Wivife Hu Cin Bebe Laughlin Missy Sortwell Richards Dallariscutty George H. Bemis Alice D Taylor W S Wart Busitain Sarah McLaughlin Albion Laura Coffin Hooper Street Rotarians Boothbay West Bath Grange Samuel Bates Eleanor Bailey Chester Freeman Freeman George Bailey Margaret Rich Alice Rich Clifton Street Rich Charles H. Bates Leon Sabino Beachmont Walter Gilpin Everett Alfred J. Horley Janet Arlington Howard C. Bates Edwin H. Bates Bates Henry Henderson Marjorie Donald Winthroo Sabing Thure G. Nelson Bud Cameron Ted Nelson Marblehead Dr. Blaisdell Goddard Street Humphrey A. Owen Ralph Daley Watertown Mrs. McGowan Dover N. H Waterville John Pooler Bath High School Morse High Gymnasium Earle C. Donnell Lillie A. Whitlam Edwin W. Haggett Elizabeth A. Lemont Chester Mr. Rose Berry’s Mill George P. Larrabee Marian Rose Rosedale Raymond C. Crooker Crooker Doris L. Crooker Claire Grainger Bull Bridge Road Beatrice Rose Morse High Auditorium Rita Faulkner Fred J. Rose Kenneth Coombs Kenneth Ernest Hazel Heath Wakefield No Ho Maples Ernest E. Rose Rose Ernest F. Williams Campbell's Pond Needham Heights Wendell L. Williams Glover Memorial Hospital Needham Florence A. Neiley Trufant Farmington Farmington Normal School Neiley Bath Street School Edna Pratt Glidden Alma Florence Shepard Vera Heath Eva D. Wilson Bowdoinham Achsah FE. Purinton Arthur O. Bosworth Adelaide L. Delano Twentieth Bath National Bank Rachel E. Dunning Edith M. Atkinson James W. Moulton W. L. Skelton Frederick Brewster-Kiskila Donnell Hatch Texan American- Hawaiian Line West Coast Hawaiian Islands Capt. Ferry Philadelphia Maud Clark Gay Martha Blaney Waldoboro James E. Lockery Washington Street Woolwich Grangers Bath Firm Cemetery Association
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