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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1927

Page

3

Social Happenings of the Week in Bath City

Miss Mary Anderson hosted a Tuesday birthday gathering with games and cake as friends and neighbors joined in festivities. The column lists numerous Bath residents visiting, hosting teas, and attending club meetings, with notes on travels, grandchildren, and community events around Middle Street and surrounding Bath neighborhoods.

Mary Anderson Mia Carl Anderson Andrews Read Derek Plerner Deli Giboth Willie Deener Dbeswoend Perrebere Ain Eed Pitman, Poerrinbel Corel Proteeny Dette Minrejerttee Nichiets Stad Virginie “Vereett

Mrs Marion Hill Freeman Returns Home from Mexico

Mrs Marion Hill Freeman returns to her father Fred D Hill on High Street after a week in Mexico visiting Mrs Madelyn Davis Small.

Marion Hill Freeman Fred D. Hill High Street Mexico Madelyn Davis Small

Local residents note health and family visits in town

Mrs Herbert Tarvis is confined at home on High Street with a severe color. Mrs Charles Cook of Wolaston Mass visits Mrs Cook's brother Edward Cook on Willow Street. Mr Cook recovering from an operation. Edna Tallowell and Winifred Aderton return from a week in Boston. Mrs Edward Gandreau and son Edward Jr visit Me and Mrs John Parris. Edmund M Staples of 229 Front Street spent the weekend here. Staples, a Trewer & Co representative, faced a long Rochester to Portland trip. Harry Bennett Jr. of Trufant Street resumes outings after ten days in bed under a physician’s care.

Herbert Tarvis High Street Charles Cook Wollaston Mass Middle Street Edward Gandreau Edward, Jr Edmund M. Staples Front Street Mr. Staples Trewer & Co Rochester Portland Harry Bennett, Jr Trufant Street

Family returns from Florida trip via Wollaston

Mr and Mrs Charles Williams and daughter Arline formerly of Bath Kaine returned to Wollaston Mass from a two months automobile trip to Florida. Snow was encountered in a Georgian s and they saw a many poor people who were forced to bind their feet in burlap and rags to protect themselves from the cold. Mrs Frank A Wakefield of Portland returned Sunday after passing several weeks with her son Colin Wakefield Bedford street.

Charles Williams Arline Bath Kaine Wollaston Mass Florida Frank A. Wakefield Portland Colin Wakefield Bedford Street Merton Wright New England Maine Miami Mrs. Wright Jacksonville Mr. Wright Walter Larrabee West Bath Tlomestead Mrs. Larrabee

Winter travel and family visits noted in Bath area

Mrs John Magee of Cherryfield arrived Saturday to stay with daughter Mrs Colin Wakefield at 38 Bedford Street. The Wakefields read from Bath City hospital Tuesday with infant Joan. Kingsburys returned to Newton Center after a Florida trip via Washington and New York. Joseph Kingsbury plans a visit with them. Miss Irma Gilman, Ipswich teacher, stranded by the storm and hosted by Miss Lottie Wilson in Small Point.

John Magee Cherryfield Colin Wakefield Bedford Street Wakefield Bath City Hospital Joan William FH. Kingsbury Newton Center Mass Palm Beach Miami Washington, D. C New York Florida West Coast Joseph Kingsbury Park Street Mr. Kingsbury Irma Gilman Ipswich Small Point Lottie Wilson Frank S. Wakefield New York City New England Portland Union Station Royal Arcanum

Mrs Mary TY Curtis Returns From Pasadena Visit

Mrs Mary TY Curtis of Whitehburg Massachusetts formerly of Bath has returned from Pasadena California where she spent two months with friends.

Mary TY. Curtis Whitehburg, Mass Bath Pasadena Calif

Charlestown man travels to attend hospital funeral in Arrowsic

Tevi W. Stewart of Charlestown Mass passed through the city Monday en route to Arrowsic for the funeral Tuesday morning of Mrs. Wilder F Tiagan cousin of Mrs Stewart. Mrs Tiagan’s illness from pneumonia caused the trip and Mrs Stewart arrived Friday to join him.

Tevi W. Stewart Charlestown Mass Arrowsic

Winter residence changes for Hagan family in Bath and Wiggin

Mrs. Ellen Hagan of Five Islands returns to Bath for the remainder of winter to live with her daughter Mrs. Ida Hinckley of Turnercourt. Mrs. Spencer and her husband relocate to Wiggin Mississippi to attend their grove near the Gulf, 24 miles from the shore. Hon. Charles A. Corliss at City hospital near four weeks is recovering and plans to go home this week.

Ellen Hagan Five Islands Boston Warren Spencer Bath Ida Hinckley Turnercourt Spencer Wiggin, Miss Gulf of Mexico Hagan Hinckley Charles A. Corliss City Hospital

Bath resident McFadden stars in masquerade and theatre plans

George A McFadden known as Bath by friends studies art in Boston and wins first prize for the most original mask at a Massachusetts Art School carnival. He will perform a Japanese noodle seller role at Old Barn Theatre, while many Bath residents are noted visiting, ill, or traveling as winter weather disrupts plans.

George A. McFadden Bostom Bath Massachusetts Art School McFadden Fareham James Drewster Old Barn

Local residents return from visits across towns

William Fields of Hardings returned after spending the weekend with his daughter in East Brunswick. Miss Hazel Mayo of Wiscasset, formerly of Bath, has come back after a week with Miss Jeanette Shackford at Turner Court.

Yazel Mayo Wiscasset Bath Jeanette Shackford Mes Roy Shackford Turner, Court William Fields Hardings Fneman East Brunswick Hazel Mayo Turner Court

Winter outing by Appalachian Mountain club recalled

Miss Eleanor Moulton and 125 club members returned from a week in Jackson New Hampshire where they joined the regular winter trip centered at the Tron Mountain House. Snow depths rose to three feet with more after Saturdays storm.

Eleanor Moulton Jackson N. H Appalachiia

Mrs Motley Fuller Hosts Supper and Auction for Sister

Mrs FE Motley Fuller entertained with a supper and auction Tuesday for her sister Mrs Grace Gould of Cleveland Ohio on extended visit who left for home Wednesday. Five tables served and Spring flowers decorated. First prize a crystal candy jar won by Mrs Helen Shaughnessey. Second prize two packs of playing cards in a case awarded to Mrs William Adams. Third prize a pack of playing cards went to Mrs Walter Bowker.

FE. Motley Fuller Grace Gould Cleveland Ohio Gould Helen Shaughnessey William Adams Walter Bowker

Mrs. A Bernard Webber Visits Milton Parents

Mrs. A Bernard Webber of Milton Massachusetts arrived Monday for a visit with her parents Mr. and Mrs Ruel T S Knight at 465 Washington Street.

A. Bernard Webber Milton, Mass Ruel T. S Knight Washington Street

Academy Street gathering hosts auction and sewing

Mrs. J. Maurice Waynes entertained guests at her Academy street home for an auction and sewing event with refreshments. Those present included Mrs. Mildred Morse Mrs. Sarah Potter Mrs. Louise Smiley Mrs. Marie Colby Miss Marjorie Smiley and Miss Dorothy Davis. The club will meet next Tuesday evening with Mrs. Luther Thompson Cobb road.

J. Maurice Waynes Academy Street Eres Mildred Morse Sarah Potter Louise Smiley Marie Colby Marjorie Smiley Dorothy Davis Luther Thompson Cobb Road

Ice and construction notes shape Bath winter outlook

Bath observers hope the Kennebec ice breaks in March enabling movement of the nearly ready two bridge spans. The Percy & Small shipyard mill cargo heads to Charlestown navy yard for Constitution rehabilitation while central power and club rooms prepare for a March silver anniversary.

McClintice, Marshall Co Kennebbee Bridge Kennebec Percy & Small Charlestown Navy Yard Constitution Maine Power Co Colonial Club

Personal notes from Quincy and Bath residents brief social happenings

Allen Morse on a two year Quincy job enjoys a vacation with Mrs Morse at their Academy street home. Mrs Unriet Johnson and Miss Marie Jack visit Miss Flora Leonard at Sagadahoe Ferry. Frank Dingley and son Frank Jr return to Boston from a visit with his parents. Capt Charles W Dingley and Mrs Dingley of Middle street and Mrs Maurice Thatharne of Woolwich recover well after surgery and are visited by friends. Mrs Warren Trawley hosts a supper and four tables of auction bridge on Western avenue. prize tablets go to Mrs Charles T Cahill. Miss Margaret Chaney hosts Excelsior chiss at Corliss Street church on Washington street. attendees include Abby McCabe, Carolyn Plant, Ruth Watson, Anna Thallowell. Mrs Nellie Wright of Portland visits Mrs Iwetta Eaton because of her mother Lois McKeiver’s illness. George Copeland Jr of New York, Bath native, gains recognition in commercial art. his poster designs are displayed in his school magazine. he is grandson of Mrs KE Merrill of 1005 Tligh street, Bath.

Allen Morse Quincy Mass Morse Academy Street Unriet Johnson Marie Jack Miss Black Flora Leonard Sagadahoe Ferry Frank Dingley Frank, Jr Boston Dingley Charles W. Dingley Middle Street Maurice Thatharne Woolwich City Hospital Warren Trawley Western Avenue Charles T. Cahill Margaret Chaney Excelsior Chiss Corliss Street Washington Street Abby McCabe Carolyn Plant Ruth Watson Ana Thallowell Nellie Wright Portland Iwetta Eaton Chestnut Street Lois McKeiver Alfred Prate Bedford Street George Copeland New York Bath Copeland KE. 8. Merrill Tligh Street Jane Merrill

Megan Lloyd George Enters Politics as Platform Speaker

Miss Megan Lloyd George joined her father in Liberal campaign efforts delivering her debut speech at Middlesbrough. The Liberal press praised her form and content noting she is well informed on public affairs with a strong speaking voice. Her father applauded, enjoying her performance and likeness to Lloyd George.

Megan Lloyd George Megan Iloyd George Middlesbough Daddy Lloyd George

Turkish peasant widow bequeaths 100000 liras to charity

Tlairie Hanoum, a wealthy Turkish farmer from Akshehir, leaves an estimated 100000 liras to charity and patriotic works. Half is a farm value with 50 000 liras. funds go to the Society for the Protection of Children the Red Crescent and the National Aviation Fund. A hospital for Akshehir is planned. She farmed 60 years in peasant dress.

Turkey Tlairie Hanoum Akshehir Society For the Protection of Children the Red Crescent Red Cross National Aviation Fund

Twenty Thousand Music Students Guided by Bertha Trauer

Miss Bertha Trauer, director of the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, has tutored twenty thousand music students. She arrived in Cincinnati 48 years ago from Ann Arbor, Michigan, to the school founded by her late aunt. The conservatory, now 69 years old, is aided by civic-minded Cincinnati women and owns its campus and buildings.

Bertha Trauer Cincinnati Conservatory of Music Cincinnati Ann Arbor Mich Conservatory

State school graduates poised to teach in elementary fields

Ninety percent of about 4000 graduates from the State School of Pennsylvania are prepared to teach in elementary grades. The group includes future instructors in art and music among others, indicating broad readiness for teaching roles.

State School of Pennsylvania

UC Scientist Finds Outdoors Hear Clearer Than Auditorium

A University of California researcher reports that a speaker’s voice travels better outdoors than inside an auditorium. The observation suggests weather and venue affect sound reception and could influence future lecture setups.

The University of California

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