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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1927

Page

8

Social Happenings Of The Week In Bath City

George A. McPadden shows further honors in theater and art in Boston while his family from Bath attends performances. The piece details stage design by Tucker Curry and Robert Merrigan, names several Bath residents visiting, and lists multiple social events, visits, and local news from Bath and surrounding towns.

George A. McFpadden Boston Buddhavs Groden Barn Boston Stage Society Mir. Meladden Needle Tedder Tucker Curry Rey ii Musewi Schowl Pine Arts

Lincoln Bailey Mail From San Francisco Party Tour

Friends received cards from Mr and Mrs Lincoln Bailey mailed from San Francisco where they joined ten others for a Winter trip. Mr and Mrs Bailey planned to start homeward with daughter Mrs S Nutting and Mr Nutting after wintering at Long Beach. Mrs Gertrude Thompson returned from Boston on business before Bath visit in April.

Lincoln Bailey San Francisco Mroo

Local Students Arrive for Easter Vacations

Gordon Harrington of Kent's THI Seminary arrived Saturday to spend Easter vacation with his parents Mr and Mrs Plarrington of North Street. Plarrington attended the Kent’s THI Army in Porthmd Friday evening and stayed with friends in Woodfords. Malcolm Loring of Bates College arrived Friday to spend the Spring vacation at his North Diath home.

Jair Wilson University of Maine David L. Wilson Middle Street Alfred Gannon Coburn College L. PF. Gannon ST Milin Street James Th. Drake Bowdoin College Frederick BE. Drake Washington Street Jane Cushing Clifton O. Page Lawrenceville School Lawrenceville, N. J FE. Page Gordon Harrington Kent THI FB. Plarrington North Street Mr. Plarrington Porthmd Woodfords Malcolm Loring Bates College North Diath Elizabeth Wright Wilson M. Wright Woolwich Teatrice Wright Old Orchard

J T M Club Celebrates Second Anniversary

The J T M club held its second anniversary Friday night at president Miss Irene Coombs home on Cherry street. Guests enjoyed a Charleston exhibition by Earl Decker and refreshments of ice cream cake candy and chocolate. Attending were Isabelle Paistey Lassie Colby Mildred Plant Irene Coombs Josephine Hamlin Emery Wilson Linwood Russell Lakue Kemper Albert McMann and Earl Decker. Mr and Mrs Robert D B Hatch were overnight guests of Mrs and Mrs Sewall W Der ey of Portland.

J.T. M. Club Irene Coombs Cherry Street Tres Earl Decker Charleston Isabelle Paistey Dlessie Colby Mildred Tpant Josephine Hamlin Emery Wilson Linwood Russell Lakue Kemper Albert McMann Iarl Decker

Beatrice Harrington Offered Post at John Wanamaker

Miss Beatrice Harrington daughter of Mr and Mrs Clifford Harrington of Northstreet recently graduated from the Philadelphia School of Art in May and will assume duties shortly after graduation at the John Wanamaker Custom Trailering. Her Morse high school record earned commendation and high marks throughout her schooling.

Beatrice Tlarrington Clifford FP. Harrington Northstreet Philadelphia School of Art John Wanamaker Sand Miss Harrington Morse High School Das

Miss Marion Burgess Returns Home From Auburn Visit

Miss Marion Burgess has returned to her home in Auburn after a visit of several days with Mrs. Mdimond Gain on Washington Street.

Tlenry Wright Washington Street New York Virginia Paine New Jersey Connecticut Miss Vaine West Indies Marion Burgess Auburn Mdimond Gain

Birthday Surprise For Mrs Blaisdell At Washington Street

Mrs Ruth Blaisdell was surprised Friday night at her home 470 Washington street in honor of her birthday. Eighteen guests attended. She received many pretty and useful gifts. Pink and white decorations adorned the table with pink roses as centerpiece. Games were played and cake and ice cream were served in a delightful evening.

Maurice Peter Leonard Court Helen Greene Elizabeth Greene John Selanger Farward Warren Atkinson Majerie Ralph Reborn Alice Dkarrah Mary Phyllis Darrah Ruth Blaisdell Washington Street

Crockett leaves for Eastport to take new position

George A. Crockett, visiting his brother for a few days, departed Friday evening for Eastport where he has accepted a job. The ladies sewing circle of People's Baptist church met at Mrs Forest Putnam's on upper High street last Wednesday evening. Hostess served cakes cookies and tea. Attendees included Mrs Mae McCabe Mrs Carl Meister Mrs George Ceressey Mrs Man Mrs Clark Mrs Flora Reno Mrs Nina McRae and Mrs Leonard.

Leonard Mansey Lower High Street Portland Albine Man Gorham Nerual School St. Barnabas Hospital Munsey Willis Holbrook Cumberland Mills George A. Crockett Eastport Taidies People’s Baptist Church Forest Putnam Upper High Street Mae McCabe Carl Meister Ieorge Ceressey Man Clark Flora Reno Nina McRae Leonard

Mrs Bregger and daughters leave for Ithaca study at Cornell

Mrs Thomas Bregger and her two daughters Elizabeth and Emily Frances depart for Ithaca New York where Mr Bregger is attending Cornell University. Mrs Bregger has spent months in Bath with her parents, Mr and Mrs Charles Anderson.

Tarttse Rebinsem Masoud Mes Charles J. Robinson Washington Street New York Thomas Bregger Elizabeth Emily Frances Ithaca N. Y Bregger Cornell University

Navy re enlistment and local social notes from the period

Henry A. Guynn left for Boston to re enlist in the United States Navy for four years and hopes to join the Asiatic fleet. M Langdon Till visited home from Portland for the weekend. Ayden of Camden was an overnight guest Friday. Frederick K E Drake of Washington Street. Mr Hayden spoke at Grace church Friday evening service.

Henry A. Guynn Boston United States Navy aNignal Ayden Camden Frederick KE. Drake Washington Street Mr. Hayden Grace Church Gardiner G. Deering Bath United States 8. E. Woodman Portland Crowell and Thurlow Deering Searsport South Street Frank S. Wakefield Wakefield

Miss Emily Pease Accepts Hartford Office Work Position

Miss Emily Pease daughter of Mr and Mrs T W Pease of Cobbroad has accepted an office job in Hartford Connecticut. She is also pursuing a course in social welfare work.

Emily Pease T. W. Pease Cobbroad Hartford

Mrs Baker Returns From Winter Away On East Coast Visit

Mrs. George A. Baker returns to Milan street after wintering with relatives in Fall River and Connecticut and a fortnight with her daughter Mrs Charles F. Doten in Portland. Mrs Jank S Oliver and Frances Oliver of Popham Head were Bath visitors on Tuesday. Mrs Marie Colby hosted her sewing club Tuesday evening at Andrews road with guests including Mrs Scott Morse Mrs Maurice Haynes Mrs Allen Morse Mrs Sarah Potter Mrs Luther Thompson Mrs Louise Smiley Miss Mabel Fullerton and Miss Marjorie Smiley. The hostess for next Tuesday will be Miss Fullerton.

Oliver Chandler Park Street Maine General Hospital Porthind Robert Ernest Chandler Rans Pierce Freeport Bath State George A. Baker Milan Street Fall River Mass Connecticut Charles FE. Doten Portland Jank S. Oliver Frances Oliver Popham Head Marie Colby Andrews Road Scott Morse Maurice Haynes Allen Morse Sarah Potter Luther Thompson Louise Smiley Mabel Fullerton Marjorie Smiley Miss Fullerton

Gillies of New Haven Arrives for Bath Box Co. Business

James A. Gillies of New Haven Connecticut, president of the Bath Box Company, arrived Tuesday for a brief business trip. Mr and Mrs Clayton D Armstrong have returned home from their honeymoon.

James A. Gillies New Haven, Conn The Bath Box Co Mrs. Clayton Armstrong

Early British trade linked to wool exchange with Baltic

One of the first drivers of British overseas commerce is described as the exchange of native wool for her rings caught in the Baltic Sea, illustrating early international trade origins.

Baltic Sea

Bath society notes highlight travels and events

Bath residents share updates from visits to Gainesville and Portland. Lucius Douglas and family attend a University of Florida lecture on the Maboeque bridge project. Miss Dorix Jordan visits her grandfather Charles Jordan, and many local residents attend clubs, auctions, and banquets with prizes and social gatherings noted.

Weather glimpses via Maine Farmers Almanac for April

Predictions show light rain on early April with pleasant spells to the 8th, snow on the 14th, warm with rain around Patriot's Day and the 20th, unsettled showers from the 22nd to 25th, then more rain on the 30th. Easter arrives late on the 17th. April 1 forecasts expect many to be fooled as daylight lengthens.

Maine Farmers’ Almanac

Birthday Bridge Party for Mr Miller at Middle Street Home

Mr and Mrs Edward F Miller hosted a Monday evening birthday supper for Mr Miller at their Middle Street home. Eighteen guests attended. Refreshments included cream and a birthday cake. Three bridge tables were played with John Coffill winning first prize and Mrs Katherine Mullaney taking consolation.

Mary S. Gibbons Washington Street Harry F. Morin Jane Murphy Edwin DT Hardin Helen Larrabee North Street Albert Bonney John J. Keegan Marguerite Footer Edward F. Miller Middle Street Mr. Miller John Coffill Katherine Mullaney

Stefansson Spends Five Years Learning Esquimo Language

Arctic explorer Stefansson dedicated five years to studying the Esquimo language noting it has more words than any other.

Stefansson

Winter Street Notes Highlight Local Life In Bath

Community report from Bath covers talks by Charles Weatherbee on his European trip, local sales of a chest, rising trades in painting and wallpaper, upcoming theater and whist events, and river and road conditions. Mentions a 1714 Bath built schooner sale, harbor work, and a civil service exam.

Grocers Push Wednesday Noon Closing Petition Citywide

A petition circulates among city grocers calling for a general store closing at noon on Wednesdays all year. By noon today most grocers had signed, others were still to sign, but movement leaders claimed near unanimous agreement to the proposal.

Truth Grocers

Auxiliary to Give Play Monday Night

The Auxiliary of the Winter Street church will present The Minister's Wife's New Bonnett in the chapel Monday night at eight. The cast includes Rev. Grundy by Arthur Crockett Hepsibah Grundy Mrs. Albert F. Anstir Samantha Slickum Mrs. Milton Trott Nordaunna Simpkins Ruth Skillings Penelope Perkins Miss Jane Goodmar Agatha Squalls Miss Bessie Dickinfor Ks Pepner 2.550 Mrs. Gates Murphic Dephe Tardahear Miss Winifred Durgit Vivian Walker Mrs. Jason Merril Always Knoxit 2lbert FP. Austin Billy Butcher Miss Alice Johns or Hugh Howler Warry T., Worn Prof Highboy Mrs. Maxwell Power. The Improvement Committee Sewing Circle chairs include Mrs. Robert T Hatch Miss Grace T Dickinson Mrs Harry J. Horne and Sanford Nickers. Miss Alice Varney will be the pianist.

Winter Street Bonnett Grundy Arthur Crockett Hepsibah Grundy Albert F. Anstir Samantha Slickum Milton Trott Nordaunna Simpkins Ruth Skillings Penelope Perkins Jane Goodmar Agatha Squalls Bessie Dickinfor Pepner Gates Murphic Dephe Tardahear Winifred Durgit Vivian Walker Jason Merril Always Knoxit Austin Billy Butcher Alice Johns Hugh Howler Warry T Highboy Maxwell Power Improvement Committee Sewing Circle

Bath A.C. Plans New Uniforms From Treasury Surplus

Bath A.C. will use surplus treasury funds to furnish new complete maroon and black sweaters for the entry squad. Players remain strict amateurs and compete for enjoyment rather than financial gain, with funds allocated to next season’s uniforms.

Bath A. C A. C Gan

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Jayne Bermuda Opera House Colonial Cafe Flossie Beals Mabel ‘Nelson Heing Annie Somerville Anne R. Thibedehu City Hospital Rome J. Edward Drake J. Edward, Jr Reginald Tombard South Porthand Sylvanus Pennell Casper Hartleb Alvin T. Coss Central Church League Employment Office Harold Crocker Bangor Elizabeth Crocker Herbert Wagegard Gertrude .Thompson Doston Robert DB. Hatch Mes. Sewall W. Derey M. Langdon Till Lucius Douglas Betty William Gainsville Douglas University of Florida Muebec Dorix Jordan N. N Charles Jordan York Street Alice M. Justason Bab City Hospital Black Harbor Marie Perry Footer Almon R. Perry Kittery George Somerville Tleboken N. 1 Miriam Adams Woonsocket, Roo Margaret Adams Wellington A. Moore Weston TI. Holman Beacon Street Methodist Church Nellie Wreht Wortland Ix McKeiver Rebekah Lodge Lewis Thackery Traverhill Albert Bruce Highland Street Mae Woollacott Hiram Fley Lower George Rogers George, Melzard J. S. Resers Court Street A. ©. Cerney the Foundation Co Fred Brackley Waterville Carl Pierce Thelma Kittridge Bath Garage Co Poston Charles P. Wetherbee England Scotland Italy Augustus A. Perey Freeman Rowe Customs House Charles Dana Gibson Mr. Perey D. T Colonial Club Jones Hr. Augustus Huse Party of Truth Fireman's Association Taxier Hall Sylvia Johnson Mrs. Kelley Foundation Co H. Francis Gilman Ethomas Dartnell J. Francis McCully Artesian H. Oswald Humble Fleet Reginald Sealock Verey Nelson M. J. Royale Winkle Leavitt Lillia Leonard Western Avenue Morse High Alkazin Milton H. Douglas Merrymeeting Bay Here College Pines Dead Horse Kelley Field Augusta Thompson Bros., Inc Oregon City Ore Oregon Veterans’ Bureau Justice of the Peace Center Street Bath Opera House Williams College Hotel Phoenix Dowdoin Holy Cross Boston University Beverly Men's Singing Club Beverly Adam Grebard Hesperus Owen Lowe New England Glee Clubs New England Jesse Strong FE. J. Hardin Sanford Nickerson Robert T. Carey Corliss Street Church Old Folks Home Maine Central Albert F. Austin Bedford — Street J’. M. Olm Kennebec Samuel A. Evans Board of Education Evans Bertie Johnson Charles Perry Thomas K. Haley Annie Williams Frank W. Perkins Bath A.C
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