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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1931
Page
11
Mrs. Matilda Cattell of Camden New Jersey died suddenly Friday at her daughter Mrs Hiram Wyman's home after slipping on stairs and losing consciousness. Her funeral was held Tuesday. She leaves a daughter Mrs Bertha Wyman. Local residents recall her years of lively hospitality in Phippsburg.
The Christmas Health Seal and Health Bond Sale advances across Sagadahoc County under a strong committee. Tuberculosis cases down 70 percent in 26 years, with focus on early discovery and tuberculin testing of Maine youths. campaigns rely on mail returns and local cooperation.
City Marshal Walter L. Whitney reports Rexford Pierce of 27 Shaw Street admitted making a Christmas Eve false call to the Bath police station directing officers to 17 Shaw Street the home of his wife and in-laws. Pierce pled guilty in municipal court and is bound over to Sagadahoc Superior Court in $200 sureties. Patrolman Furber Davis investigated the matter and found the described residence peaceful. Pierce could face up to a $500 fine or two years in jail.
Ex councilman and Mrs Frank P Fortier of 84 Union street announce the engagement of their daughter Corinne Alma Fortier to John E Hayes son of Mr and Mrs John P Hayes of 6 Washburn street The couple are well known Hayes graduated Morse high school 1924 attended Providence college two years He worked on the Kennebec bridge project for McClintic Marshall Co timekeeper and sub foreman now works with his father in Hayes barber shop Miss Fortier class of 1928 Morse high school worked at Webber's drug store No wedding date set
Mr and Mrs William E Frasier and two year old Marjorie were overcome by fumes at 1357 Washington Street the day before Christmas They are recovering with Mr Frasier improving fastest Mrs Frasier resting but improving slowly She said the fumes came from an oil burner kitchen range not a portable stove. An island near Vinalhaven with rich granite has been sold to the Dodge Bros Granite Co of New York for about 500 acres.
The Winnegance community notes cover the Squaw club weekly meeting with Mrs Frank Perow as hostess, prize winners include Mrs John Morse Mrs Sherman Morse and Mrs Parker Rogers. Upcoming events include a New Year tree January 6 and a husbands entertaining card night at the community house. Governor Gardiner duck hunting with Mr Morse is noted along with officer elections for the Evening Workers and Christmas activities at the club. Visitors include Ormond and Elmer Coggeshall and Miss Lillian Parks.
Dromore Grange installed its 1931 officers Tuesday night led by Past Master Ralph Tibbetts. Incoming officers include Master Mrs Alfreda Perkins Overseer Fred Lyons Lecturer Mrs Isabelle Sawyer Steward Charles Perkins and others with a harvest supper served under committee supervision. Four candidates received third and fourth degrees.
Mrs Byron F Barker and Mrs Owen J Ledyard lead the committee for the New Year pound party and silver tea at the Old Ladies Home Thursday afternoon. Tea from three to five, with board members assisting. Last Sunday closed the Walker Art Museum exhibit Fifty Prints of the Year drawing attention. February will bring a new paintings showing.
A large audience attended the Sunday school concert at People's Baptist church on Thursday evening in the vestry. Directed by Mrs. Harriet Morse with help from Mrs. Elizabeth Hart, the program featured songs, solos, a Christmas story, and a variety of short performances by the primary class and choirs.
Sunday school children received gifts fruit and candy after the program. Rev George B Wolstenholme praised the schools good work. The evening featured games and the children departed at 9 30.
The Farm Bureaus raised funds through J. W. Larrabee Miss Ethna Fogg and Miss Emily Rideout to purchase a film strip projector and a camera. The projector came in at under half the original price and the camera features a high quality lens. Extra funds bought six oak office chairs.
West Bath Farm Bureau and allies pledge extra to cover six chairs as contributions roll in from Bowdoinham Nequasset Au burn and other groups. Funds spent include camera projector six oak chairs film strips and bulbs. The new equipment will let county agents share pictures and stories with meetings and enhance education for residents.
Plant in the garage sold a ton and a half Chevrolet chassis with a special steel dump body to Gib Bons Coal Co. The vehicle features a hydraulic hoist swinging steel partitions for split deliveries and a tailgate door with chute for unloading two tons of coal.
Woodbury Burnham of 140 Western avenue is to undergo serum treatment for infantile paralysis. The case was noted Monday. doctors warn parents to watch children for headaches or body pains and consult a physician promptly to assess the ailment.
Ira A. Berry of Machias and Velma H. Lay a Bath school teacher were married in Machias on Christmas day with Rev. John Singleton officiating. Berry is son of George R. Berry of Machias and Lay daughter of Amos J. Lay of Brownville Junction.
Nequasset Farm Bureau will hold its January meeting at 935 Middle Street with Mrs. Charles R. Farnham. Members will be instructed in the Dennison artwork by Mrs. George Coombs of Cherry Street.
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