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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1935
Page
3
Town petition discussions surface to reconsider the earlier vote denying state tax exemption for Carlton bridge and to potentially include street light funding in the upcoming call. Local residents and visitors are noted throughout the report, with several social and employment updates from Bath and surrounding areas.
St. Mary's over Winter 31 27 to capture the league crown as Grindell and Mullaney paced the winners with scoring bursts in the third period. Winter fought back late but could not overcome a double digit deficit. Both teams endured foul trouble with key players sidelined.
Rotary-Anns from all parts of the 88th District will attend the Spring conference in Augusta May 12 and 13. Highlights include a sight-seeing trip, a luncheon at Augusta Country Club, and a visit to Blaine House to meet Maine’s governor, offering many their first glimpse of the historic residence. Charles E. Mullen, Bangor mayor’s son, oversees construction of the San Francisco Oakland Bridge, soon to be the world’s largest span.
An appreciative audience filled the vestry for Jesters of the church presenting J Wilbur Fitzpatrick three act comedy A Strange Bequest. Cast included Robert Owen and Mamie Drew among heirs and Lincoln Long attorney. The event cleared 35.50 with 3.85 from a candy table.
Dean Wallace of Nassau Institute urges balanced women education combining culture with vocational training. She cites millions of employed women in the US and outlines future roles in hotel management, secretarial work, nutrition, and artistic fields, urging home economics to reduce divorces and improve budgeting.
The Norway Fish and Game Association celebrated its first meeting in the former Moose hall with an oyster supper for over 100 attendees. About 150 total including Oxford and Bridgton clubs and guests from South Paris enjoyed travel and outdoor life reels by Clarence Morton and Richard Stiles. The annual meeting is slated for April 2.
A sweep of short notices records residents and visitors shuttling between Popham Beach Bath Bathport and nearby towns. Notables include Elizabeth Lakeman Pauline Morong and families with several trips to Bath and Kennebec River station.
Dike school PTA met Tuesday to review officer reports and visitation plans. Dominique Tardif announced an April entertainment and a March 29 card party with Winneganee Bridge Club and friends. Elmer Sidelinger chaired the committee with Conley, Wilband, Clark, Gilmore, and Smith.
WINNEGANCE residents attend meetings at homes of Mrs. Manson and Mrs. Oliver with plans for future sessions. Nightingale club hosts March 13 event at 32 High street. Auxiliary to Community club votes for a church choir supper. Spring term begins at Village school and smelt camp owners prepare for thaw. Chapman musical club and Dromore Farm Bureau plan events with meals and a bridge party. Mrs. Oliver and Miss Carolyn Oliver attend a party with gifts and a handkerchief shower.
A list of representatives, managers, captains, and coaches from multiple churches including Elm Grace People’s St. Mary’s Wesley Winnengance Winter and officials is published for the Church League annual banquet. Names span Warren Hawley Harold Fuller Stewart Chaney John Hayes Alfred Neal William Fall and others, with roles listed.
A fragmentary OCR list mentions individuals such as Stover Sprague Jebet ivan Craige Johnson Atwood Cummings Miller Burke Hogan McNinch Hogan Puf fer Pomerleau Hart and others, likely a directory or notice page noting residents or associates. The snippet provides no contextual actions or dates.
Irwin M McIntire 69 a retired Coast Guardsman with nearly 30 years at the mouth of the Kennebec River died Saturday at his Bath home after a heart weakness worsened by intestinal flu He served at Hunnewell Beach station and twice led crews in his long career He was discharged on July 29 1919 and left a family in Bath with a stepdaughter sister nieces and nephews remaining in several Maine locations
Mrs. Jennie L Tobey 54 wife of ex Alderman J Fred Tobey died Sunday at her Bath home 32 Chestnut street after years of ill health. Born in Brunswick she was daughter of John and Mary Batise and lived in Bath 40 years. She leaves husband four sons George W Tobey of Kittery Thomas G Tobey of Manchester Frank S Tobey and J Fred Tobey Jr both of Bath and three daughters Mrs Albert Shaw of Kittery Mrs Bert Adams of Auburn and Mrs Lilla Belle Hart of Bath.
Mrs. Ella M. Arras widow of Frank M. Arras died Thursday afternoon at the Old Folks Home after a heart weakness. Born in Brunswick she lived in Bath most of her life. Funeral Saturday at the Old Folks Home with Rev. Charles M. Tubbs officiating. Burial in Pine Grove cemetery Brunswick.
The body of Anna Murphy Wright 88 widow of Lewis Wright and former Bath resident arrived from Reading Massachusetts for burial in Calvary cemetery. A prayer service was held at St Marys church at 2 p m Wednesday. Survivors include four sons and two daughters all in Massachusetts, plus grandchildren and a nephew and niece in this city.
The funeral for Irwin McIntire a longtime Coast Guardsman at the Kennebec river station was held Tuesday at two at the Fred S Curtis funeral home in Center street Rev Ernest Heywood of Wesley church officiated Bearers included Chester H Totman Harry E McIntire Harry Y Cressey Harry E Cornish Fred Lewin and George Spinney Burial followed at Oak Grove
The funeral for Mrs Jennie L Tobey wife of ex alderman J Fred Tobey was Tuesday afternoon at two at their home 32 Chestnut Street Rev Ludger Melancon of St Marys led prayer Bearers included J Fred Tobey Jr Thomas G Tobey Bert T Adams and William Ryan Burial followed at Oak Grove.
The Sisters of Mercy and the cast including Lorenzo J Collins Henry Biggins Miss Mary Cunningham and children drew a large audience. Mrs Andrew Flaherty regent of Sacred Heart circle thanked all for making the show successful.
Harold A Pauly prominent Troy journalist and community leader dies at Stowder hospital Troy Ohio on March 12 He served as president of the Miami Valley Press Association and held multiple civic posts including Troy Public Library board member Rotary secretary and K T commander He and his Bath family had visited Maine last summer following his son Porters illness.
The body of George W. Frye, 58, a Bath native, was found among the ruins of the C. C. Rancourt block in Waterville after a January fire. Frye, a mason by trade and longtime lumber camp worker, was identified by Joseph Lavasseur of Fairfield. He leaves brothers Lemuel of Waterville and Elwood of Lisbon Falls. He had last been in Waterville a year earlier and spent most of the past 25 years away from the city.
John 8 Jameson, 77, longtime Bath figure tied to Swanton Jameson Co., dies in Union Friday. Funeral held Sunday. Born in Bath to John C. Jameson, he attended Bath High School Bowdoin College and Rochester New York. His death follows that of brother Edward D. Jameson. no survivors as his wife predeceased him in Union.
The funeral for John F. Lakin took place Saturday afternoon at the Old Folks Home with Rev. Charles H. Berry of Cornish Street Church officiating. Bearers were H. E. Rines of Wiscasset, John Sellers of Mechanic Falls, Lester Spinney, and Parker Small. Burial followed at Oak Grove.
Hartland Webb of Gardiner crawled onto thin marginal ice on the Kennebec last Thursday to rescue a large shaggy black dog struggling in open water. He was drawn by the animal’s cries for help.
Miss Helen M Winslow longtime accompanist to Emilio de Gogorza died in Portland at the Maine Eye and Ear Infirmary aged 74. Born Lewiston April 13 1878 she studied with Hanscom Paris Possart and taught in Bath and Portland. Survived by three brothers and other relatives services planned in Auburn.
Mrs Flora Houdlette 74 widow of Alvardo Houdlette of Whitefield died March 5 at her son Adelbert’s Farmingdale home after a six week illness. Born in Anna she lived mostly in Whitefield. Survived by sons Adelbert Ames and Carroll Lowell Houdlette. sisters Mrs E W Hall Mrs Nellie Lowell Mrs Lincoln Houdlette. brother S T Lowell. Funeral March 7 at Adelbert’s home then Whitefield burial.
John F. Lakin, 81, longtime Bath resident and former hack driver and Maine Central railroad gateman, died suddenly Thursday night at the Old Folks Home. He worked in ship rigging early, later drove for Joseph E. Avery, then joined Maine Central. Born in Bath to John and Philena Carpenter Lakin, he leaves two sons Fred of Phippsburg and Samuel of Portland, and six daughters including Mrs. Theodore Metzer, Mrs. Harry Carlson, Mrs. H. E. Rines, Mrs. John Sellers, Mrs. Guy Paine, and Mrs. Lester Spinney.
Austin K. Russell, 56, formerly of Bath and a former Hyde Windlass Co. employee, taught a Corliss Street Sunday school class and lived in Ellsworth 25 years. He represented St. Clair and Allen Candy Co. on the road and belonged to the United Commercial Travelers, the Warren Odd Fellows, and Ellsworth Congregational Church. Survived by wife Edith, daughter Sarah, three brothers, a sister, and cousins from Bath and Warren. Funeral scheduled in Ellsworth Thursday at 10 a.m. with burial in Warren.
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