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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1932

Page

5

Birthday Surprise for Ruth Hodgdon by Lincoln Academy

Miss Ruth S. Hodgdon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Hodgdon, was surprised with a party at her Woolwich home attended by 48 Lincoln Academy faculty and senior class members. Gifts, games, dancing, and refreshments followed the event.

Ruth S. Hodgdon Frank A. Hodgdon Woolwich Lincoln Academy Newcastle Hodgdon Princpal Robert Clunie, Jr Clunie Nickerson Hattie Fossett Ava Dodge Bailey Harold Haggett Anna Snow Alden G. Smith Junior Hospital League High Stree Gladys Oim Anna Troy Ruth Skillings Marcia Moulton Mary Newell Harriet Lord Carrie Shaw Janette Smith Priscila Magoun Wiliam R. Freeman Miss Skillings Sterling Bible Corliss Street Wallace Atwood Washington Street Mary Gillespie Lucy Brown Louise Taylor Eva Atwood

Capt Samuel R Percy Improves After Flu in San Diego

Capt Samuel R Percy, who had a heavy cold and flu, is much improved in San Diego California, where he has gone part of the Spring, after a letter to ex-Akiermar Chester H McCabe. He was confined to his room aboard the train across the continent and now takes short automobile rides daily as he rapidly regains strength. A Cambridge Mass cousin Miss Alice Cowin and another woman from Washington Street are in Europe, after a month in Rome and a Florence stay for several weeks.

Samuel R Percy San Diego Calif Akiermar Chester H. McCabe Bath Aonghoyidgsereg Washington Street Alice Cowin Cambridge Mass Europe Florence Rome

Councilman Haley Recovering After Threat Operation

Councilman Raymond M. Haley of 5 Cummings Street has returned from Brunswick hospital where he underwent a threat operation over the weekend and is recovering nicely. George Baer Connard of Andrews Road left Thursday for a 15 day trip from Boston aboard Cunard Anchor Line bound for the West Indies and Panama with California listed in itinerary.

Rachel Upham Lillian Upham High Street Boston Memorial Hospital Louis Howard Miss Upham Massachusetts General Hospital Roston Raymond M. Haley Cummings Street Brunswick Hospital Fea Iano Eaeer George Baer Connard Andrews Road Mr. Connard California Cunard West Indies Vana Panama

Genesta Sewing Circle Honors Mrs Hunter With Gold Piece

Mrs Stanley Hunter president of Genesta sewing circle received a gold piece from circle members and husbands at a Wednesday meeting. Mr and Mrs Hunter and daughter Barbara travel to Auburn this week. After the circle meeting a social and dinner followed with about 50 attending chaired by Mrs Horace Ward Mrs Carroll A Deering Mrs N Gratz Jackson and Mrs Adolph Ehlers.

Stanley Hunter Genesta Sewing Circle Carroll A. Deering Hunter Barbara Auburn Horace Ward N. Gratz Jackson Adolph Ehlers Peterson’s Brunswick Road Richard Quick Susan Quick Harry Walters Edward Sampson Roy Shackford

Local People and Events Across Belfast and Bangor

C B Holmes and daughter Avis return to Belfast after a business trip in Portland. Mrs Lucile Steussey serves as soloist at Central Church due to Mrs Howard Parks absence. Mrs Winfield Ham recovers from illness with thanks to friends. Bowdoin College Masque and Gown presented Wings Over Europe in Bangor with Portland and Mount Holyoke to follow. Archibald Main hosts dinner with prizes won by Mrs Arthur Sewall and Frederick E Drake. Dr William McGill and Mrs McGill visit from Winchester. Olive Rowe returns from Lewiston after weekend with her mother. Madelyn Merrill and Eleanor Hawkes attend Hairdressers Convention in New York. Madelyn Marie Beauty Shoppe closes during stay. Mrs Alfred Tarbox and son Lemont Tarbox return from Denver. Col Mrs Mark W Sewall hosts luncheon for contract club. Mrs John E Fitzgerald returns home after months in Portland with Lieut Fawarl Finesanl and son Lieut John Austin Bassett visiting Watertown. Mr and Mrs McFadden and guest stay at Bassett home.

Elizabeth D. McGrath Eugene McGrath Washington Street YMCA Bates Bates College Lewiston Clifton D. Gray Archibald Main Middle Street Arthur Sewall Frederick E. Drake William McGill Winchester Mass Madelyn D. Merrill Eleanor Hawkes New York Pennsylvania Madelyn Marie

Bath residents attend Shakespeare lecture at Bowdoin

Bath society members and visitors packed Memorial hall to hear Sir Philip Ben-Greet and his company recount Shakespearean drama as performed in Shakespeare's era. The event featured Hamlet soliloquy and selections from Merchant of Venice, Richard III, and The Two Gentlemen of Verona.

Joseph 1Ith Bath Sir Ben-Greet Memorial Hall Bowdoin College Sir P Ben-Greet Shakespeare Hamlet Portia Richard TH Sir Philip Ben-Greet

Fitting Tribute Paid Lieut John A Lord

The Boston Record praised Lieut John A Lord U S N for naval reconstruction work that restored Old Ironsides the Constitution. He retired March 1 but remains on accumulated leave since October and is remembered for supervising battleship and cruiser construction and reviving the venerable frigate.

Boston Record John A. Lord U. S Constitution Lieut. Lord Lieut Lord

Old Felt and Candlestick Tips for Furniture Protection

Short guide notes that old felt pieces can be cut to fit furniture feet and candlestick bases to prevent scratches on wood floors and upholstery. It mentions using these small protectors for furniture and candle holders to reduce wear.

Bath Chronicle Briefs: Temperance Day and Local News

Temperance Day observance features Mrs. Wilfred W. Chaney and Edith Berg violin solo. Bath residents discuss Coast Guard crew arrivals for Hermes and Icarus patrol boats. Girl Scout rally plans. new members listed. Indecent exposure case ends in $109.75 fine. Thespians plan upcoming comedy. Madison Moore speaks on aviation. Y and W C T U activities. Cosmo club and Legion relief aid noted. Bath Grange degrees granted. Cosmopolitan club organizes dramatic department. Local politics see several candidacies for board and forester re election.

Wilfred W. Chaney Sagadahoc W.C.T.U Center Street Edith Berg Janes America Sine Marion

Bath actors unveil Full House cast at Columbia Theater

The Full Joe cast includes Mrs. Fred D. Hill, Miss Lilian Miller, Miss Miriam Kimball, Miss Elsie Trott, Mrs. Harry P. Bridge, Miss Edna N. Pils, Miss Christine Higgins and others. The show is set for March 31 with more local talent announced. associate membership closes at 150.

Joe Columbia Theater Bath Fred D. Hill Lilian Miller Miriam Kimball Elsie Trott Harry P. Bridge Edna N. Pils Christine Higgins Chae 5Ey Waldo Marshall Tietig, Baker Frederick E. €, Jr Stewart McAllister Geroge A. Scudder

Ex-Mayor Carver of Rockland Defies Sea Heritage

The former Rockland mayor is noted as the lone non seafaring member of a family famed for maritime service. His grandmother produced eleven sons all sailors, with her husband and all sons lost at sea. Carver’s father had captained a full rigged ship, but fate claimed the crew in southern waters during a plague of yellow fever.

Carver Rockland

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Clinton McFadden Alice Johnson Carolyn Stackpole Wilson Albert F. Austin, Jr Jimmy Upham Motor Co Vine Street Hudson & Essex Eubra F. Troop Ward Presiones of Board of Common Count James P. Sutherland City Forester Robert Kingsbury Ralph A. Pinkham Mr. Kingsbury Pet Mr. Pinkham Arthur Allen Optometrist Bath Trust Tyes
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