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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1933

Page

7

Community Notes From Richmond and Augusta Area

Richmond residents host visitors and relatives. Thompson and Bruns wick hospital updates, and St Ambrose parish plans a St Patrick’s supper and bingo. Emerson Lane post awards Boy Scout troop charter a flag, plus a minstrel show supper. Local obituaries note Dr Wallace P Scott’s wife dies in Sanford.

Homeugusta Lars Elmer King Main Street Clifton Melvin Carl Melvin Augusta Wallace Baker Frances Watson Hospital St. Ambrose Parish St. Patrick's Day Grange Hall Rebekah Hall Alton Shaw George Shaw Sgt Leon P. Shepard Charles Cook Little Boarder E. O. Tarr Eva Libby Clifford and Son Boston Freeman Waddell Brunswick Hospital O. B. Gray Gardiner Fred Melvin Merle Thompson Thompson Alfred Houdlette Fred Duren Louise Lee Mable Clifford Ruie Curtis Harold Shaw Freeport A. E. McMaster John Tarr Frank Hansman Arthur Archer Lowell Mass Harold Hinchliffe Alice Raymond Cheatham P. Briery Margaret Peabody Friends Emerson Lane Post A. L Legion Hall Emerson School Anna Dynan Viola Duren H. L. Stilphen W. N. Frice Norman’ Call Central Maine Power Co Guy Siegars County Road South Front Street Harry Whitney Wallace P. Scott Sanford Richmond Libbens Susan Jenkins Richmond High School George Scott Melrose George Jenkins Nellie Corey Enterprise Orange Minnie Batchelder Gertrude Gardiner Ann Spofford Frances White Foster and Stewart Beatrice Patten Grange

Richmond town notes and community gatherings overview

The Richmond diary summarizes 1932 town life with late 1930s style entries. It lists births and deaths from the 1933 annual report, connections to Brunswick and Portland visitors, school programs, fire calls, and civic group meetings including D A R and Betsy Ross club events, church vesper services, and local visits.

Richmond Augusta Fire Department

Annual inspection of Solar Lodge Masons

District Deputy Grand Master Emery W. Booker of Brunswick conducted the annual inspection of Solar Lodge, with W. M. Karcher Jackson and staff presenting one candidate. Genesia chapter, O E S served a ladies’ supper, and a large attendance witnessed a highly satisfactory evening.

Solar Lodge Emery W. Booker Brunswick Karcher Jackson Genesia O. E

Candy maker's relative visits Bath over weekend

N. E. Covel of Lovell & Covel Boston traveled to Bath for a weekend visit with his cousin ex Alderman Ralph C. Covel and Mrs. Covel at 716 Middle Street.

N. E. Covel Lovell & Covel Boston Bath Ralph C. Covel

Georgetown Notes and Local Visits Stir Weekend Activity

Miss Myrna Campbell of Seguinland was a weekend guest of Mrs Ruth Hinckley. Ex Senator Carlton of Woolwich visited town. Earle Pottle, ex resident now in Cambridge, spoke of World War I battlefields and Continental travel. Community events included a Christian Endeavor meeting led by L Earle Hagan and a wedding invitation for Sally Smith to Oliver F Hooper at Lexington Mass.

Myrna Campbell Seguinland Ruth Hinckley Alonzo Hunt West Georgetown Hyde Park Somerville Mass Cunningham Portland East Baptist Church Martha Rich Bowen Agnes Powers L. Earle Hagan Amy Grace Hovey Carlton Woolwich Pejepscot Robinhood Ralph Dunton Sagadahoc Bay W. E. Reid Sally Smith Oliver F. Hooper First Unitarian Church Lexington Earle Pottle T. N. Williams Crandall Engineering Co Cambridge Bahamas Cuba West Indies Europe Belgium France Chateau-Thierry Belleau Wood Vimy Ridge Bath High School Christian Endeavor First Baptist Church Carrie Heald Hagan William Farnsworth E. C. Higgins Maurice Hinckley Jennie Todd Lisbon C. L. Hinckley Marjorie Hinckley Bath City Hospital W. A. Todd W. C. Todd Alvah Reynolds

One Act Play Contest At Belfast School

Schools from Belfast Guilford Rockland and Orono will compete in the district one act play contest at Crosby high school Belfast on March 18. Miss Viola L. Blake Crosby faculty is district chairman. Crosby high presents The Finger of God with cast Strickland Hayford Benton the butler Leslie Hesketh the Girl Pauline Clement. Guilford presents The Arrival of Reuben Rockland The Shadow Before and Orono The Twelve Pound Lock. Principal Charles Lester Smith of Morse and Crosby high joins Orono group. Judges are Mrs Carolyn Havener Durham Miss Ida Drapkin Prof Mark Bailey. Home Economics club of Crosby will cook and serve supper for cast and coaches. Other district centers Bath Belfast Rumford South Portland Caribou Windsor.

Belfast Guilford Rockland Orono Crosby High Viola L. Blake Crosby Finger of God Mr. Strickland Harrison Hayford Benton Leslie Hesketh Pauline Clement Reuben Charles Lester Smith Morse High School Crosby High School Carolyn Havener Durham Ida Drapkin Camden Mark Bailey Dramatic Department University of Maine Bath Rumford South Portland Caribou Windsor

Civil War veteran tells of service and foraging tales

William H. Tobey, 89, Topsham’s oldest man, spoke to the Tops ham’s Men’s club in the United Baptist vestry recounting his Civil War experiences. He hid his age to enlist in Gardiner and served in the Army of the Potomac, describing Bull Run and wartime raids on Southern plantations. local quartet provided instrumental music, and youngsters from Bear Hill to Derby performed skits.

William H. Tobey Topsham Topsham’s Men's Club United Baptist Vestry Mr. Tobey Winneganee Gardiner Washington, D. C Army of the Potomac Tobey Bull Run Napoleon Vachon Donald Preble Harold Armes F. Douglas Armes

Colonials Split Even in Tournament with Brunswick

The Bath Colonials tied Brunswick 11 to 11 in a midweek matchup, after losing 8 to 15 at Brunswick. Brunswick preserves a seven point lead 26 to 19 in the series, while Bath eyes a win in the next meeting at Brunswick.

Brunswick Colonial Club Bath College Town Rollers Stuart Colonial Horace Morse Rye Page

Real estate transfers listed in Saga dahoc registry

Over the past two weeks the Saga dahoc registry of deeds records multiple property transfers across Bath Bowdoinham Phippsburg Richmond and Woolwich. Parties include Arthur D Brown to Adeleei Woodward Elbridge Wright to O Folks Howe Catherine E Wallace to Harold L Safford Jr Leon N Belanger to Leon N Belanger Jr Ada J Griffeth to Warren B Griffeth Lysle P Temple to Robert H Temple et al Ivan E Lang to Caroline B Lang Wilfred H Johnson to Andrew F Black John W Morse to Nathaniel M Morse Henry J Pushard et als to Myrtie M Dore Henry F Butler to Has Kell Implement Seed Co.

Sagadahoc Bath Arthur D. Brown Adeleei Woodward Elbridge F. Wright O Folks Howe Catherine E. Wallace Harold L. Safford Jr Leon N. Belanger Leon N. Belanger, Jr Ada J. Griffeth Warren B. Griffeth Bowdeinham Lysle P. Temple Robert H. Temple Ivan E,. Lang Caroline Lang Phippsburg Wilfred H. Johnson Andrew F. Black John W. Morse Nathaniel M. Morse Richmond Henry J. Pushard Als Myrtie M. Dore Woolwich Henry F. Butler Haskell Implement & Seed Co

Five Islands Area News Roundup

Five Islands residents Hagan Carr and others cut ice and stored it in the Howard ice house. A Bath trip followed by a Wesley M. E. Church meeting led by Homer W. Grimes. Kathleen Rittall led a Young People meeting. Grange social with homemade ice cream drew good attendance. Puzzles arrive for the grange from E M Lewis and Mrs Lewis, Elbridge Southard, and B F Perry. Walter Moore of Hallowell visited Five Islands. a large steamer was seen at Harmons Harbor with a tug the next day. Local boatbuilding activity included F H Rittall, T W Blaisdell, and Donald Stevens. Bath visitors, sea eggs shipment, and several Bath excursions noted.

T. M. Hagan Robinson's Pond Howard Five Islands Bath Wesley M. E. Church Homer W. Grimes F. P. Carr Wiscasset Young People's Kathleen Rittall The Grange E. M. Lewis Lewis Steven Hampton Institute Virginia Elbridge Southard Malden Mass B. F. Perry Boston Walter Moore Hallowell Harmon's F.H. Rittall T. W. Blaisdeil Donald Stevens FE. M. Horton J. G. Stevens M. Bigslow Ldoston F. P. Cary

Aldrich Addresses Rotarians on Town Savings and Policy

Hon. Ellis L. Aldrich of Topsham spoke at the Hotel Phoenix luncheon about Brunswick and Topsham meetings, the Taxpayers' League, and a Committee of Twelve guiding selectmen. He described town surpluses, debt avoidance, and expected tax relief through government economy. Arthur B. Duncan of Bath-P ortsmouth attended as a Rotary visitor.

Hotel Phoenix Ellis L. Aldrich Topsham Homer W. Grimes Rockland Aldrich Brunswick Taxpayers’ League Arthur B. Duncan Portsmouth Rotary Club

Barbers Battle Triggers Price Slashing Across Town

John H. Freeman breaks from a 15 cent cut trend, slashing prices to 35 cent haircuts and related services. Farmington adopts daylight saving style pricing as debate over the plan continues after a narrow town meeting approval.

Barbers John H. Freeman Mr Freeman Mr. Freeman

Damage Submarine S-48 Detailed For Grace Church Club

Grace Church Men's Club heard Earl E. Kimble describe the S-48 submarine repair process from damage assessment to launch prep at Portsmouth Navy Yard. He explained stability, ground tackle, and power needs using locomotives and a yard crane. Two upcoming meetings were announced with topics on South America and a mock trial March 30. President Kenneth Sills spoke on teaching in the church and religious education for the young.

Grace Church Men's Club Earl E. Kimble Portsmouth N.fl Navy Yard Navy Department Kimble Frank W. Trask South America Kenneth ©. M. Sills Bowdeincellese Grace Church Jesus Christ Sills Bath Frederick E. Drake Washington Street Charles M. Tubbs

American House Damaged by Fire in Boiler Room

A fire in the boiler room of the American House at Water and Elm streets caused several hundred dollars in damage. Overheating the furnace started the blaze, which breached the ground floor and damaged the main corridor. Firemen fought the fire with two hose lines and chemical extinguishers. guests were awakened but not displaced.

Water and Elm Streets Linwood Kaler Shaw Street Bath Real Estate Co

Tietig Trott Wedding at Grace Episcopal Church

The marriage of Miss Elsie Louise Trott and Edwin C. Tietig occurred Saturday afternoon at 5 30 in Grace Episcopal church with Rev Charles M Tubbs officiating. Miss Miriam W Kimball attended the bride and George Baer Connard was best man. The bride, Morse high school 1926 graduate and Cosmopolitan club treasurer, also active in Thespians. The groom, Culver Military academy graduate, works for H P Small Co. They reside at 16 Cobb road.

Elsie Louise Trott Wilfred C. Trott Marshall Avenue Edwin C. Tietig Paul B. Holmes Kew Hall Kew Gardens Long Island Grace Episcopal Church Charles M. Tubbs Miriam W. Kimball George Baer Connard Cosmopolitan Club The Thespians Tietig Culver Military Academy H. P. Small Co Cobb Road

Dorsey and Wilson Married in City Clerk Office

Charles R. Dorsey and Miss Louise E. Wilson, both of this city, wed in the office of City Clerk John W. Gilmore on March 9. Dorsey is a Bowdoin native, son of William H. Dorsey and the late Margaret Allen, of 13 Hinckley Street. Wilson is daughter of Asa A. and Myrtle French Wilson of 728 Washington Street.

Charles R. Dorsey Louise E. Wilson John W. Gilmore Mr. Dorsey Bowdoin William H. Dorsey Margaret Allen Hinckley Street Asa A Myrtle French Wilson Washington Street

Shed Gutting Fire Destroys Beals Premises

A shed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank H. Beal was gutted by a fire of undetermined origin discovered early Monday. Firemen led by Joseph Cloutier and aided by Wallace Russell and Clarence Seavey fought flames from 3:40 to 5:20 using chemicals, with contents including coal wood tools and old clothing ruined.

Frank H. Beal Brunswick Read Parker FE. Lewis

Hunt and Campbell Weds in Brunswick Ceremony

Kenneth B. Hunt of Bath and Irene A. Campbell of Brunswick married Saturday in Brunswick with Rev. Frederick Barnes officiating in a single ring ceremony. Attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Howard Elliott of Bath. The groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward W. Hunt, works as a marine fireman and oiler. The bride is daughter of Mrs. Ann W. Campbell and sister to Mrs. James C. Ledyard of Bath. They will reside in Bath.

Kenneth B. Hunt Bath Irene A. Campbell Brunswick Frederick Barnes Howard Elliott Edward W. Hunt Middle Street Hunt Ann W. Campbell James C. Ledyard Lincoln Street

Also Mentioned on This Page

Fred S Curtis &Oeneral Service Thomas R. Gesneee Avg Nance Ents Ernest J. Rafford Milo Merle L. Thompson Lyte Lint Wallace NI. Price Theresa Brown Glenys Terrill Mother George Harford Carl Alexander Donald Mosher Alexander Edna Burrell Christine Toothaker Arabelle Allen Mary Allen North Front Street Albion A. Raynes Frances Watson Nelson Peter Raynes J. W. Randlett Maine Water Utilities Association Pittsfield Homer Alexander George Thompson L. H. Lamoreau Horace Manwarring Herbert Carr Walter Knight Giles Manwarring New England Milk Producers’ Association Lewiston Lewiston Friday. the Ladies’ Aid Methodist Church George Dennett South Pleasant Street Amy Bradley Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War Baptist Church Young People's Choir Reading Leroy Cleveland Effie White Francis Sherman Geraldine Cleveland L. V. Cleveland Gladys Purington Alice Smith Norway Harold Wade Pleasant Street Mary Hall J. G. C. Farnham Miss Hall Brunswick High School G. C. Mariner Freda Mariner Springvale Linwood Haynes Joseph Fort Richmond Elmer E. Rogers Georgia Wakefield Betsy Ross Club Daughters of the Republic Perley Joy Marion Jack Raymond Libby Leslie Reverts Bath Savings Institution Georgetown That Town Homer Johnson Ulysses Sandstrom Dover-Foxcroft Bear Hill Derby Range Road East Dover Colonials Reg Stacy Tommy Morrison Allie Jewett Haynes Rodney Ross Larock Mel Haggett Hinckley Cribbage Amuck Reddington Reed Frank Turner Brehaut Francis Parry Gene Desmond Pierce Bracket Andrew Merrill Brunswick Colonial F. Parry Brackett E. Desmond T. Nichols G. Wolstenholme J. Jack J. Grindell Sadler A. Merrill Johnson J. McCole Howe E, Sewall Jackson J. A. Gillies Haskell D. Leavitt Johnson H. Brown Austin Graves Laws H Footer Holmes D Pierce Bowser W. Dennison W. Skelton Forsaith Farrar A. Spear Emmons Co Wilson Hunt Poe Poe Larock Saeeee Freeman Wonder Farmington Arthur Allen Optometrist Center Street President Sills Bowdoin College Dorsey—Wilson Maine Casualty Company Igress Street Porthand Maine Bank United Fireme Insurance Company Philadelphia Pennsylvania Bowdoinham
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