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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1934

Page

4

Saint Philip’s Parish services and town notices

Saint Philip’s Parish in Wiscasset lists Holy Day services for Saint Peter, with Holy Communion at 7 30 and 9 o’clock and a Sunday schedule including Communion Morning Prayer Holy Communion sermon Church School and Evening Prayer The week includes daily prayers and a future Summer sale July 18 At Bowdoin College the Diocesan Young People’s Conference gathers with Saint Philip’s attendees named Several local social and family notices cover picnics visits new stores openings and engagements

Saint Philip's Peter the Apostle Young People’s Conference Diocese of Maine Bowdoin College Henry van Bergen Nash Ellsworth Georgie MacPhee Eva Marion Rines Lucille Phyllis Quinnam Organ Society Congregational Vestry Summer Street Nina Fowles Anna White Laura Carleton Grace Merry Vera Quinnam Mabel Lewis First Congregational Church Mary Hobson Ernest G. Spinney Virginia Pease Joanna Evans Jeannette Haggett Grace Bean Ruth Jones Helen Quinnam Verna Southard Ruthena Thompson Geraldine Munsey Olive Tarbox Donald Dunn Day Zoa Hilton Alfred Huston Damariscotta Alice Trask Jefferson Ethel Barbour Helen Hodgdon Farmington State Normal School Hodgdon Frank R. Hodgdon Birch Point Home Economic Department New York City George Bemis Squirrel Island George P. Hobson Mary Nute Bemis Grace L. Knight Ster-Inlaw Ernest Knight Nettie Knight Camber Haverhill Mass Knight Massachusetts Frank Hutchins Bath Downe Bros. Ch- Cls Charles Hobbs Barbara Swamscott Gret L. Knight Charles Legrow Camden

Chamberlain House Marking Program in Brunswick

Governor Brann, President Kenneth C. M. Sills and Bowdoin Professor Wilmot B. Mitchell will speak at the General Joshua Chamberlain house marking day by the State DAR in Brunswick on July 11. State officers meet at Bowdoin Memorial Hall at 10 with a 10.30 business session, then campus tours and a luncheon in Sargent gym. reservations by July 3. If weather fails, events shift to Memorial Hall.

Brann Kenneth C. M. Sills Wilmot B. Mitchell Bowdoin College Joshua Chamberlain Maine Street D.A R Brunswick Topsham-Brunswick Memorial Hall Teer Bowdoin Walker Art Building Sargent Gymnasium George W. Hildreth Topsham

Jury Returns Verdict for the Defendant in Woolwich Suit

In Sagadahoc Superior Court the jury found for defendant Percy Bailey in the suit by Lulu M. Atkins of Woolwich seeking 3000 for trees cut from her property. Bailey's defense cited permission from former owner Morton Wright. Attorneys were Edward W. Bridgham for Atkins and John P. Carey Jr. for Bailey. The inverse jury was paid off and discharged.

Traverse Jury Sagadahoc Superior Court Lulu M. Atkins Percy Bailey Woolwich Atkins Brees Bailey Merton Wright Edward W. Bridgham John P. Carey, Jr

Youngsters Depart for Christmas Cove Camp

Forty five Bath youths and ten from Brunswick depart Salvation Army hall for Christmas Cove camp two weeks funded by the Salvation Army and Rotary. Dr Hugh D Grant examined them prior to travel. Camp program promises daily activities, good food, fresh air and exercises, with Augusta Winthrop Hallowell sending others.

Bath Brunswick Salvation Army Hall Christmas Cove Samuel A. Miles Camp Salvation Army Rotary Club Hugh D. Grant Augusta Winthrop Hallowell Walter Butler George Babine Louis Babine Doris Babine Ernest Back Robert Back Kathleen Butler Francis Dupont Doris Dupont Lillian Derby Patricia Erskine Betty Erskine James Gwynn Evelyn Gwynn Lloyd Walter Hanson Scott Holmes Loraine Holmes Shirley James George Johansen Edwin Johansen Rodney Lewis Roberta Lewis Sara McEachern Marion McEachern James Middleton Georgetta Middleton Clarence Pendleton Pauline Prest Alice Prest Francis Pottle Beulah Pinkham Paul Pinkham Robert Pinkham Elsie Reed Gertrude Savage Doris Savage Alden Thomas Barbara Warner Robert Wright George Wright Herman Wright Stanley Warner Millard Warner Marion Warner Edwin Dupont

Fishermen Cash In On Bountiful Casco Bay Waters

Fishermen along Casco bay including Sebasco and West Point report strong early season catches. Mackerel dominate near Small Point, fetching 1 1 2 cents per pound, with One fisherman selling 2,500 pounds in Portland. West Point crews reportedly earned about 4,000 dollars in three days. Pollock and tuna fishing attract sportsmen drawn by the abundant game fish.

Sebasco West Point Casco Bay Small Point Allie Wallace Portland Phippsburg

Mrs Perkins Hosts Genesta Chapter Past Matrons Club

Mrs Thomas F Perkins hosted the Genesta chapter O E S Past Matrons Club at her Cox's Head cottage Tuesday with 13 members present. Attendees included Annie E Cox George A Cahill Wilbur C Oliver Benjamin F Savage Horace W Ward Harry G Deering Albion L Corliss Henry G Shaw Luther S Thompson Paul G Bagdikian Lois T McKiever and Fred A Fuller. Lunch featured lobster salad chips olives rolls coffee ice cream and cake. In August the group will meet at Mrs Corliss's Woolwich home.

Thomas F. Perkins Genesta Cox's Head Annie E. Cox George A. Cahill Wilbur C. Oliver Benjamin F. Savage Horace W. Ward Harry G. Deering Albion L. Corliss Henry G. Shaw Luther S

West Bath guests attend 45th Bowdoin class reunion

Judge and Mrs. Ferdinand J. Libby of East Douglas Mass visited West Bath for a few days as guests of Mrs. Fred W. Larrabee and Mr. Larrabee. They came for the Bowdoin College class of 1934 reunion. Bowdoin 89 alumnus Mr. Libby attended commencement events. Numerous Bath and Sabino residents hosted relatives and friends at cottages and camps, with extended family tours and social calls across Bath Sabino and surrounding towns.

Ferdinand J. Libby East Douglas Mass Maine West Bath Judge Libby Fred W. Larrabee Larrabee Larrabee’s Grove Bowdoin College Libby Bowdoin M. Eleanor Bates Portland George Bailey South Portland Samuel FP. Bates Sabine Elmer D. Hodgkins Middle Street Bath Edward Noyes Everett Noys Cottage Sabino Samuel F. Bates Harold Bailey Marcia James Leona Weeks Wiscasset Bailey Humphrey A. Owen Walter Gilpin Camp Illawarra Bernard Pratt Bertram Willis Carl Stinson Pratt Cottage Delmar E. Bates Snow Park Bates Bungalow Malcolm L. Doble Miriam Beatrice Green Street Doble Cottage Arlington Smiley Charles E. Hewitt, Jr Hewitt Cottage Shirley Dorothy Fisher Edward Breare Revere Winneganee Frank Daniels Malden Birch Point Robert Coombs Brigham’s Cove Road Five Islands Silas Bates Beachmont Tibbetts Farm Bath High School Morse High School Bates Clara Tibbetts Charles L. Haggett Eden W. Haggett Berry's Mill Fred Williams

Woolwich Plans Bible Schools and Summer Services

Woolwich plans three week Bible schools for children from age three to seventh grade with morning or afternoon sessions Tuesday through Friday. Fundraising seeks enrollment fees up to 50 cents per family and invites visiting families to list enrolled children. Also announced are summer church services at Nequasset Day's Ferry Sagadahoc Ferry and Woolwich Center led by Ira Jay Martin with a Cradle Roll party, a church vacation school, and an outdoor outing. Local residents and visitors are listed with summer homes and weekend visits, with church groups organizing entertainments and a three act play to raise funds.

Epriday W. W. Swank Woolwich Jean Jerrold Woolwich Union For Christian Service Wilson Wright Nequasset Cradle Roll Union John Reed Capital Island George M. Carlton Richard Jack Junior Drexit Hill Lawrence Ryan Montsweag Grange Hall Blanche Corliss Portland Charles Crocker Boston Robert Roy Donnell Bath Donnell Farm Miss Littlefield Day's Ferry Rachel Gilmore A. W. Hall Bedford Street F. W. Carlton H. P. Hathorne Moosehad Lake Mathews Emma Head House Emerson Hall Ladies’ Auxiliary Men’s Forum H. E. Towne Dover-Foxcroft Harry Bartlett Harry Otis Berlin N. H Lake Nequasset Monstweag Baptist Church Ohio River Dinah Rosa Wooley Rastus Gilbert Hathorne Beatrice Bailey Hallie Simpson George Shaw J. H. Bailey Dorchester Mass Elmer Mank Ruth Hazel Glenys Rockland Charlotte Buck Samuel Buck Leaveritt Welch George Mains James Dort Herbert Wright Frank Walker Edward Shaw Stanley

Dr Hibbs Leads Bath Skeet Club Qualifiers

Dr George W Hibbs, a local dentist, led qualifiers for the Bath skeet club tourney with a 14 score. Bernard Mc Causland was top shooter in a 19 point practice round. Other entrants included Ghester Talbot and Charles Toothaker, with additional names listed among the participants and guests including Mrs Allen Pettingill and Wesley Jewett visiting from Cape Elizabeth.

George W. Hibbs Gunners Bath Bernard McCausland BIODE Ces Ee Ees Ghester Talbot Charles Toothaker Saedhmniensoea Ache Nick Mihalos Arthur Plant Allen Pettingill South Port‘land Wesley Jewett Cape Elizabeth Charles Soule Corliss Stree

Brilliant wedding links Brunswick social world and New England ties

Lydia Sturtevant Riley of Brunswick wed Harri son Merrill Davis Jr of Marblehead in First Parish Church Brunswick with a double ring ceremony. Attendants include Riley sisters and friends from Maine, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts. Best man Bryce H Jose, Bowdoin and U Maine ties noted. couple to travel to Middle West then Denmark before settling in Marblehead. Davis pursuing PhD at Harvard after Bowdoin.

Lydia Sturtevant Riley Thomas H. Riley, Jr Brunswick Harrison Merrill Davis, Jr Marblehead Mass First Parish Congregational Church Thompson E. Ashby Chauncey W. Goodrich Elizabeth F. Riley Lena C. Riley Elizabeth Anne Ristine Wayne Penn Bradford Junior College Louise Phillips Troy Connecticut College Marjorie Stone Lynn Eleanor Riley Nella Barber Herbert W. Hartman, Jr Bryce H. Jose Newtonville University of Maine John W. Riley, Jr Marietta Bowdoin James M. Parker Cape Elizabeth Herbert W. Chalmers Framingham Gregory Smith William B. Hawley Bridgeport Middle West Maine Denmark Davis Camp Winona Brunswick High School Connecticut College For Women Loomis Harvard University

Richmond painter Bates expects parole after manslaughter case

Elbert M. Bates, 67, told reporters he will be out in a year and aims to gather 10,000 signatures for parole. He received a three to six year Sagadahoc Superior Court sentence after pled noto contendre to manslaughter and abortion and said health concerns hinder his prison time. He noted prior similar cases in Richmond and hoped for good medical care and no restraints.

Elbert M. Bates Sagadahoc Superior Court Harry Manser Noto Contendre Bates Richmond

Bath Board Faces Suit Over Park Shrubbery Removal

Local attorney for Augustus Perow warns Bath's Cemetery and Park Board to replace shrubbery removed from Flaherty park or face a lawsuit. Perow claims ownership of Flaherty park via deed and seeks action at an upcoming meeting led by Raymond M. Haley with Arthur J. Dunton serving as counsel. Also notes Bath residents James Garland and the Hyde family hosted in Elmhurst after a fishing trip.

Bath Cemetery and Park Board Augustus Perow Flaherty Park North Lincoln Streets Perow Raymond M. Haley Arthur J. Dunton James Garland Saco Jane Edith Peter John H. Hyde Elmhurst Jane Hyde

Graduation 1884 Class Phi Rhonian Banquet Program

John F Briry of Malden visited relatives at 13 Grove Street and attended the 50th reunion of the class of 1884 High School Alumni banquet. The 1884 Phi Rhonian editor in chief led an eight page paper with assistants McQuarrie Snipe Cox Hughes. The June 1884 issue printed the graduation program listing songs prayers salutatory and multiple class tributes, valedictory, and diplomas.

John F. Briry Malden Mass Edward E. Briry Mary E. Briry Briry Grove Street Phi-Rhonian Phi- Rhonian Phi Rho Society James L. McQuarrie Langdon T. Snipe Frederic C. Cox A. Hallet Humphreys Emma Haines Deering Lucy Ellen Sewall Richard III Sarah Edgarton Cutler Lord Bacon Frank Albion Small Charles Frederick Hughes My Picture Kittie Kezia Patten Clara Ellen Tibbetts Mary Elinor Robertson Grace Zuella Spiett Age of Elizabeth James Lawrence McQuarrie Lida Slater Coombs Earth Carrie Helen Varney Alice Lowell Upton Mary Milnes Moulton Patriots of America Frederick Charles Cox Frank Snowman Luke Time Etta Tucker McNeil Uate Alice May Dougal Alps Italy Angie May Dunton George Herbert Weeks Carrie Helen Parks Nellie Gibbs Charles Monroe Lincoln

Seniors Reception Brilliance At Morse High Dance

The class of 1934 held an annual senior reception and dance in Morse High School gymnasium from eight to twelve with Arcadians providing music. Guests included Class President John E L Huse and Supt Clinton D Wilson. The event featured pastel gowns, a receiving line, and a trip to Boothbay Harbor ending with a Sprucewold banquet and late return to Bath.

Morse High School John E. L. Huse Clinton D. Wilson Mary H. Conley Arthur B. Scott John E. Pomeroy Catherine E. Leonard Cecile Veilleux Katherine Conley Marjorie H. Dearborn Janette W. Smith Blair C. Wilson Hester M. Rose Edna McAvoy Boothbay Harbor Squirrel Island Pemaquid Christmas Cove Sprucewold Bath William L. Skelton Board of Education Skelton Harold E. Brown Elizabeth B. Deering Carrie E. Shaw

First Green Peas Picked by Albert L Strout

Albert L Strout gathered his first batch of green peas from his garden on Friday June 22. The sun rich site on high ground produced well filled pods and no damage to vines. He sold three lots from the harvest while Seneca Conley lay ill at home on Union Street under nurse care.

Albert L. Strout Mr. Strout Seneca Conley Union Street

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Sheepsenton Mildred Holbrook Winchester Alvin F. Sortwell Frances Sortwell Wiscassett John F. Vallely Vallely Clarence A. Richards Tamariscotta Sidney G. Evans Mildred A. Giffin Washington Street Ann Jackson Everett Jackson Frederick B. Dunn W. W. Dodge and Son Dunn St. Philip's Parish House A. W. Irvine Florence R. Nash Sarah Keirstead Eliza W. Holbrook Henry Dyer M. A. Giffin Bernard Merry Mabel Condon Lawrence Harry King Sutton Foye Winona Léavitt Helen Reed New York State Leon Francisco Federal Street Nella Louise Barbour Ethel Y. Barbour Philip Edward Burnham Augustus P. Burnham N. Y Miss Barbour Wheaton College Katherine Gibbs Burnham Alpha Delta Phi Fred E. Moody Exeter M. A. Plumstead Little Bea Plumstead Norman Hilton Child Frank H. Hutchins Lowertown Hilton Katherine Jackson FORD Chevrolet DODGE HUPP BUICK Haggett Garage Co Ford Sales and Service Chamberlain D.A.R Donald F. Preble Ee Operan Sa2 Caterpillar” Diesel Eastern Tractor & Equipment Co East Ata Ave Charles S. Lemont Trufant’s Crossing Howard Lawrence Purington Miles S. Purington Nettie Blake Cliftondale Howard Blake Crescent Street Court DR. Hibbs Elbert Bates Phi Rhonian Twood Atwood Medici
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