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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1937

Page

4

Richmond Bride and Pittston Groom Wed at River Road Home

Marie Alexander daughter of Mr and Mrs George Alexander of Richmond and Norman N Moulton son of Mrs Lenora Moulton of Pittston were married Saturday June 12 at the bride’s River road home. Rev Frank E Ratzeil performed the double ring ceremony with fifteen relatives present and a later buffet lunch. They will reside in Pittston.

Marie Alexander George Alexander Richmond Norman N. Moulton Lenora Moulton Pittston River Road Frank E. Ratzeil Congregational Church of South Gardiner Marion Brown Alvah Alexander White Mountains Moulton Richmond High School Business College Gardiner Shoe Company Hollingsworth and Whitney Paper Company Gardiner Jay Alexander Alvah, Roland Bernard Alexander T. H. Brown Forest Moulton Helen Moulton Elwood Moulton Charles Moffett

Frances Kowalker and Frank Graham wed in South Boston

Miss Frances E Kowalker and Frank H Graham of South Boston were married Saturday at seven in the Episcopal church of South Boston with a double ring service. A reception followed in the parish house. Guests from Bath and Worcester attended. honeymoon in Washington and Virginia.

Frances E. Kowalker Frank H. Graham South Boston Mass Episcopal Church Frederick L. Kowalker William C. Kay Worcester Mass Mintron of Honor Pauline Kingsbury Gladys Colling South Boston Joseph Graham Everett Mass J. Irving Kowalker Clarence Kingsbury Francis Rockwell South Boston Graham Arte Washington Virginia Bath Fred Sandstrom Bernice Worcester Maso

Fine Schoolboy Record From South End Youth

Master Loring Hart, 12, son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Hart of 502 High Street, finished his third year at Weeks Street school with perfect attendance and a year rank of 78 a’s. He aims for 20 years of Sunday school attendance and has achieved 25 percent of that goal. A daughter was born Tuesday morning at Bath Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Charles H Cahill Jr of 27 Andrews Road.

Belle Roundy Alice Barbara Douglass Auburn Richmond Verna White Charles J. White Brunswick Walter L. Anderson Florence Anderson Topsham Mr. Powers Velma Dixon Arnold Scenabaugh Maine Church Street Anderson Brunswick High School Durand Shoe Co Richmond High School Potter Fruit Co Hallowell Ethel Robinson Pred Lewis Gilbert Edgett Methodist Parsonage John McConnell Lewis Capitol Island Ralph L. Moulton Mary . Filis Lewiston Office of Justice of the Peace Jr W Randlette Harold Moulton Ruth Allen France Hanne Umberhind Uriah Lancaster River Road Mr. Lancaster Bowdoinham Samuel H Mary Thomson Lancaster Enterprise Grange The Blue Lodge Emeth R. A. C Mt. Carmel Gardiner and Richmond Mutual Fire [Insurance Co Masonic Knight Templar Litchfield Plains C. Leavens Eldridge Mr. Blagden Bath James Susan Poor Blagden Richmond Lodge Roberts Funeral Alvah Nickerson Damariscotta E. O. Tarr Loring Hart Joseph Hart High Street Weeks Street Bath Memorial Hospital Charles H. Cahill Andrews Road

Kennebec Point Milltown Summer Visitors Report

Georgetown and Kennebec Point residents and visitors from Medford Bath and Boxford gathered at cottages for summer openings. Hosts include Hinckley Higgins Pletcher and Higgins families. exams at Harvard and North Yarmouth Academy noted. many social events such as showers and birthday suppers hosted by local households with townwide attendance. The Five Islands Center School graduation was held in Town Hall with class colors blue and gold and a slate of graduates led by Walter Delano and Alfred Parrow.

Five Lelancs Center School Town Hall Pinfold Powers Christine Carey Five Islands George Center Walter Delano Helen Pinkham Arline Hunt

96th Birthday Observed By Miss Sarah Hyde

Miss Sarah Austina Hyde Bath’s aged resident celebrated her 96th birthday Wednesday confined to bed much of the time yet cheerful and interests friends. Born in Bath she lived most of her life there as an early Fortnightly Club member and former treasurer. Longtime Winter Street church member since 1854 she served as Sunday school teacher and active church worker. Her fine powers were known to neighbors who enjoyed her garden planning until vision failed. Daughter of Jonathan Hyde she lived with her parents then a brother Awin C. Hyde on Union Street and in recent years with Misses Adam on South Street.

Sarah Austina Hide Bath Misa Hode Wen al- Bayi Siw Winter Steet Church Jonathan Hyde Ane

Modell School Records Show No Absences This Year

Pupils across grades 1 to 5 at Modell School were not absent or tardy during the Spring term with several students noted for perfect attendance and tardiness records. Teachers list include Miss Label Lewis, Miss Anne M Thompson, and Mr Wright among others, with multiple names per grade acknowledged for punctuality and attendance. Grade 4A and 4B pupils show consistent attendance, while Seven Point Pins honor select students in Grade 1, Grade 2, and Grade 4A for consistent performance.

Therss Colin Mitchell Label Lewis Laieiuen Dora McDorr Norman Nadeau Caroline Pinkham Marjorie Rogers Saran E Coombs Knud Hymeen Ida McDorr John Pagurko Ratvowind Pottle Miss Lewis Albert Berry Arthur Bers Melvin Cornih Donald Hopkins Theresa Trainor Mise Thompson Harry Barrett Lucin Tardiff

Patriotic Program at Dromore Grange

A patriotic program was given at Dromore Grange Tuesday evening directed by Mrs Eveline Bests lecturer. Most numbers were of a patriotic nature. The meeting featured songs by Grange members, a tableau Our Flag, readings by Mrs Celina Den bearer, Mr Benue approved a chaplain, and a tea. The program concluded with poems and the singing of Onward.

Dromore Grange Eveline Bests Urange Que Seading M Sang Celina Benue

Fine weather cheers Dunlap's pilgrims

Pleasant weather supports a Dunlap lodge pilgrimage plan with a Belfast trip and convoy arrangements. Members expected to depart from Masonic Temple around ten tonight for a program at the Opera House Nasw at 7:30 PM, with returns by automobile contingent.

Dunlap Dun E. T Knight Wil Belfast Maine Central Opera House

Presentation of Diplomas by Supt John H Carter

Supt John H Carter presided at a diploma ceremony delivering diplomas to graduates. The event highlighted student achievement and community support, with attendees including family, faculty, and local officials.

John H Carter

Five Islands Social Notes and Summer Preparations

Bellevue Pa residents Lind Daughery and family occupy Mrs Norton’s stage in Five Islands while Mrs Amanda Blaidel tours Bath. Nearby, Mr and Mrs Alfred Rowe welcome winter guests. cottages near Sedgemere Road see wiring, blasting, and prep work. Yarmouth and Bath visitors, graduates from Yarmouth Academy, and local cottage openings mark a lively shore season with numerous locals and out-of-town guests detailing travels, home repairs, and social visits.

Lind Daughery Bellevue Mary Norton Hoye Amanda Blaidel Alfred Rowe Bath Fred Pratt Maloen Bland Lester Dall Hase Bui Fraiz Steven Walter Newdik Geroree Ons JG Stevens Batu Ventor Uslard Llands Georgetohn Georgeiauren Center Thore Wise Helter Pinkham Audrey Pinknai Matfield Moore Camppell Morse Thigh Sadzemere Road Lester Davis Herpert Trenton Jowa Roy Clark Clark M Horton Sherman Cottage Five Islands Malden Irving Ralph Pinkham Maurice Zetta Higgins Medford Mass Audrey Pinkham Helen Rowe Yarmouth Academy L H Rowe Philadelphia Clinton McFadden D. Wilkins Lewiston Sedgemere Road Russell Pinkham Kittery Ellesworth Pinkham John Hinds Pejepscot Seguinland Theodore Thibodeau Thibedeau Oakley Maynard Hinckley Martha Joyce Gardiner Hinckley Theodore Campbell Campbell Ambrose Thibedeau Maynard Thibedeau Everett Cromwell Gene Stevens Maurice Pinkham Sherman Campbell Addie Moulton Mark Jathoon Islands Albion Field Rumford Field Ofiine Field BK Stevens Arrowaic Victor Punkiam Frank Mary ‘Butterfield Ritharisey Katharine Pendwot MatMahan Casino

Bath Pharmacists Honored At Meeting

The Maine Pharmacists Association annual meeting at Kineo honored A Harris of Greenside a veteran druggist with 41 years experience and elected C Anderson of Halitt & Co as president. The event recognized long service and noted the contribution of veteran practitioners to the profession.

Bath Pharmacists E Firn

Dromore Cemetery Assn Meets June Twenty Ninth

The Dromore Burying Ground Association will hold its annual meeting at Dromore on Tuesday June 29 at 24m. All who are interested in maintaining the old burying ground are invited to attend.

Dromore

Iron Worker Dies at Bath Iron Works

George Derwent aged 62 of Phippsbury collapsed on a platform beneath a destroyer under construction at Bath Iron Works Corp where he was employed as a carpenter. He died within minutes as fellow workers rushed him to the plant emergency hospital. Funeral arrangements will be announced. He is survived by his wife Anna Derwent.

George Derwent Phippsbury Bath Iron Works Corp Arthur Mayo Ardenne A. Stott Mr. Derwent Anna Derwent

Obituary for Mary P Tarbox 81 Widow of James Tarbox

Mary P Tarbox 81 widow of James H Tarbox died suddenly Saturday evening at the old family homestead in Westport Born in Bath she was a daughter of Capt Jame and Mary Chisham Her girlhood was spent sailing with her parents to remote corners of the world She attended schools in Bath and Liverpool England and was a member of Waller Street church She married James Heal Tarbox Aug 1 1884 in San Francisco He died in 1931 Surviving are daughters Mrs Frederick Bovee of New York Mrs Dorothy Tarbox of Bet Mix Ann Tarbox of White Plains N Y Mia Adeline Tarbox of Rochester NS Y and Ronald Tarbox of Max Eight grandchildren numbered among the survivors

Mary P Tarbox James H. Tarbox Westport Tarbox Bath Jame Mary Chisham England Atea Tasmania Liverpool Waller Street John O Fiskerne James Heal Tarbox San Pranesco Frederick Bovee Dorothy, Tarbox Bet Mix Ann Tarbox White Plainn Mia Adeline Varbox Ana Ronald Tarbox Max

Death notice for Mrs James Wakefield in Somerville area

Fragmentary obituary item mentions Mrs James Wakefield and Me Jane Fo Waele Aho, died of preexisting cause in Somerville. References Oak Grove, Bath Was Dorn Atiie K Sea, and June 19 burial details. Contains garbled names and places, unclear exact relationships.

Jane Somerville Mada Bass Oak Grove Waketysd Aio Coats

Funeral service for John Bratan at Hillside Cemetery

The funeral of John Bratan of Robinson Street, who died Wednesday morning at Bath Memorial Hospital, was held at the Hillside Cemetery. The report mentions Dr. Feares, Alfred and Isa Nasuh, and Dr Lew Traksbury of Starongton along with Job Tewksbury of Camden in attendance. Burial followed at Hillside Cemetery.

Barry P Nasot Cottaze Park Sven Aw Abettioun Artur Fo Main Feares Tan Satin Alfred Isa Nasu Tay Be Lew. Traksbury Starongton Job Tewksbury Camden Hillside Cemetery Lisbon John Bratan & Robinson Street Bath Memorial Ariinsr

Local burial noted at Grove Cemetery in 1835

Fragmentary report records a burial at Grove Cemetery in 1835. Names appear garbled but include Edward, Gallant, and Blatk Tienas. The entry mentions Bearers and thePentinisne off ranted phrases, indicating a funeral carried by listed individuals.

Fantra Kenidens High Street George B

Sample Fair at Cosmopolitan Club Brings Local Samples

The Cosmopolitan Club hosts a sample fair with 25 samples per attendee and a cafeteria supper. Mrs Carroll A Deering oversaw the supper with several ladies assisting. Club president Mm Paul G Bapgdikian led the event, aided by Mrs Carl Y Kennedy and Mus Loum A Bucknam. Attendees included Mrs Warren M Sulphen and many others who staffed booths and sold homemade candy.

Coomopnniten Clupneus Carroll Cenera Carl Y Kennedy Mus Loum A Bucknam Booth Warren M Sulphen Frank Davis Gardiner R. Deering Eleanor P W Danforth Walter Woyen Wilam E Palmer Helen E Hartwell Alice E. Norris A Emizateth Colyy Alice F. Johnson George A Churchill Christine C Curtl

New Pastor Chosen by Woolwich Union

Woolwich Union selects New Pastor Brown of Portage after a unanimous call extended at a Tuesday evening service in Nevevvsetiomal church. The congregation welcomed the transition as Ge a isnast favorable L.s departure, with Brown to continue studies and carry on community Christian service.

Chars. Brown Portage Woolaih Umer Nevevsetiomal J Band. Jr Brown Fomm Aitter Bate R Dees Patera Guo

Miss Dearing’s Pupils in a Novel Recital

Miss Margaret Deatine presents a recital at the church featuring pupils Wooikaliuz, Taber, and others in a program including sketches and vocal pieces. The event, to be held at Fortnight, will be accompanied by Robi hood and St Martin participants.

Weis Mor Wooikaliuz Teanner Pretl MooCetlwuus Intruder Arik Margaret M. Deatine S.umnber Hari Itain Robi Hood Furward St Martin

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W. M. Mildred Coombs WM. Marion W. P. Eugene Brown W. P. Hawthorne A. M. Edith Rines W. M. Garrison Hill A. P. Carroll Hamilton A. P. Hawthorne Gladys Raymond W. M Electa Treas Mabel Jones W. M. Golden Sheaf Lucy Ann Ingalls Rose of Sharon Edna Lozier W. M. Mystic Josephine Coombs Mar Iona Proctor Mt. Olive Warder Elizabeth Card P. M Pioneer Mary B. Price Gladys Rogers Walker Martha Lancaster Frank Reynolds Laura Williams Concord N. H C. L. Churchill Marilla Tarr Arthur Randall Raymond Libby Victor Carey Moosehead Lake E. E. Durand Chicago Middle Richmond-Dresden Ora Yeaton Coombs High School Harold Millay Dawson Fulcher New York Fulcher Stanley Card Card Card Savage Ruth Savage Bernard Browder Hannie Mumberhind Augusta Lena C. Shepard Leah Littlfield Main Street Joseph Pray Stella King R. E. Jackman Hampden Jessie Tarr Hampden Academy Harold Chapman Mae Williams Boothbay Harbor Thomas Nealon Ernest Pottle Harold Glenn Ridge, N. J D. M. Humphreys & Co Sagadahock Block Bath, Me Room Graham-Kowalker South End Georgetown Prank Wren Kennebec Point C_ L Hinckley Rapheal Higgins Howard Pletcherson Stetson Belmont John Wilson Peston Harvard Almira B. Manning Dorothy Hagan Cana Fuliet Noble Howard Nob Mas Wen. Georgesh St Howard Tratton Vira Tratteon Sarah McKenney Charles McKenney Chelmsford McKenney Alonzo Hunt West George Toran Mra Meless Cunningham Bell Heald Thetranger Moe Picanor Cunningham Mote High School Bath Wedneeda Claan Clarence Hill Boxton George Piper Waltham Jooon F Higgins Gilbert Gunness Williams Ranesa Higgins Adam Little River Beach Verm, Chaney Kitters John Gordon C L. Hinckley Carroll House Phyllis Drake Phillip Stebbins Portland Dorohy Files Cora Williamn Rabher Jordan Brookline Stebbins Maynard Files U of M Heald Natt F Howe Lew. Stewart Lew. Sanborn Perry Thompson Thoma Huston Mra Mane Crurney the Working League John Wilws Ang Lo Read Woodrow Gray Harold F Hunt Hunt Goer Cam New Meador Judson Cross Kennebec Posst Warren Judd Melrose Highlands Mra McGrevor Bedford Savadahoc Bay M Hazan Vinil Harry Catiile Edgecomb Roand WH Gsordon Ropbindale Have Bay Pow Rachel Matnes LT Titer Miro Mary Campbell Harry Stomue Carrell Deering Bay Post Conley Somer-ville Nas Bay Point Harry Crosman Crosman Sarah Hyde Juanita America McCarty Wasron Gale Hubert Antic Wisda M. Perkins Grace Kennothe St. John Palestine Althe Besrade Dromore Cemetery Assn Bath Savings Institution Iron Worker Mrs. James Bk. Wakefield MK. Nason J.D. Beaton Cosmopolitan Club Woolwich Union Fred S. Curtis & CO Thomas KK. Huston Cent Street
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