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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1935

Page

6

Judge Glidden Returns From Portland in Estate Case

Sagada hoc Probate Court judge Walter S. Glidden arrived from Portland after three days considering actions in the estate of Mary E. J. Clapp of Portland. The case includes removal of Maine Supreme Judicial Court Associate Justice Sidney S. Thaxter and Major Gist Blair as trustees. Glidden took the actions under advisement late Wednesday night.

Walter S. Glidden Sagadahoc Portland Mary E. J. Clapp Sidney St. Felix Thaxter Maine Supreme Judicial Court Major Gist Blair Washington, D.C Glidden Carroll S. Chaplin

Nason to Attend 11th U S Calvary Reunion in New York

Harry P. Nason of Cottage Park adjutant of Ernest Edgar Kate on camp No. 12 United Spanish War Veterans travels to New York City for the 11th U S Calvary association reunion on the 27th and 28th and will visit Major William R. Kimball, a patient in Reconstruction hospital. Also notes several local residents visiting, hospital stays, and a Cosmopolitan club bridge event with prize winners.

Harry P. Nason Cottage Park Ernest Edgar Kate United Spanish War Veterans New York City 11Th U. S. Calvary Association New York William R. Kimball Reconstruction Hospital Adjt Nason

Phillipses Sell Melrose Highlands House to Daly

Mr and Mrs Caldwell S Phillips of Melrose Highlands Massachusetts formerly of Bath have sold their house at 11 Andrews road to Randall M Daly. Miss Edith Oxnard a Medford high school junior is spending spring vacation with her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs William C Perkins and her grandmother Mrs Edith Cor

Caldwell S. Phillips Melrose Highlands Mass Bath Clinton D. Wilson George Baer Connard Melrose Highlands, Mass Andrews, Road Randall M. Daly Edith Oxnard Medford William C. Perkins Edith Cor

Local residents featured in social notes and visits

Mrs Ruth H Farnham leads Maine federated clubs graduation plans in Bangor while Mrs Mary Higgins visits from Boothbay Harbor. Other entries note Mrs Henrietta French returning from Dedham Miss Elizabeth Lidell, Mrs William Hill visiting relatives in White Street and a series of card party events hosted by Mrs Elmer Hodgkins with prizes won by Mrs Harold Freeman and Miss Jane Lemont. Several families and twins visit Farmington Bath Ketchum brothers and Bowery ball events are mentioned along with guests Dorothy Blanchard and Margaret Austin.

Ruth H. Farnham New York Mary Higgins Boothbay Harbor Farnham District 11 Convention of Maine Federated Clubs Bangor Dummer Sewall Chanter Elmer D. Hodgkin Middle Street Harold E. Freeman Jane Lemont Hodgkins Fred C. Hill Fred S. Curtis Fred W. May

Episcopal Diocesan Council Meets in Portland

Rev. and Mrs. Charles M. Tubbs and Mr. and Mrs. Frederick E. Drake attended the council meeting at Bishop Benjamin Brewster's home in Portland. Mrs. C. M. Tubbs and her guest Mrs. Bosley joined the noon luncheon.

Charles M. Tubbs Frederick E. Drake Episcopal Diocesan Council Benjamin Brewster Portland C. M. Tubbs Bosley

Edgars Howell Jr. Dies in Worcester City

Edgar Howell Jr. of Worcester Massachusetts dies Thursday night in the city with his uncle Thomas O Steen on Academy Street. His brother Wilfred I Howell vanished earlier in the week just hours before his planned marriage to Miss Yolande Charest. Wilfred is under doctors care after a mental collapse and seeks full recovery.

Edgar Howell Jr Worcester Mass Thomas O. Steen Academy Street Mr. Howell Wilfred I. Howell Yolande Charest

Miss Cunningham Returns from Boston Tap Dancing Course

Miss Mary H Cunningham of 762 Middle Street returns from Boston where she studied advanced tap with Prof Lerner. She was a guest of her cousin Mrs Peter Carlson during the stay.

Mary H. Cunningham Midddle Street Boston Lerner Peter Carlson

Brooklyn Major and Mrs Sherman Return From Fishing Trip

Major and Mrs Edward Sherman of Brooklyn returned home after a weekend with Mr and Mrs R Clinton McFadden on Cobb Road Bath following a fishing trip in South Casco. The Major serves at the Embarkation station in Brooklyn and Mrs Sherman sailed with Mrs McFadden in World War I. They visited Camden with the McFaddens and their daughter Georgiana. Miss Harriet Johnson a Springfield teacher spends Spring vacation with her mother Mrs Carrie P Johnson on North Street.

Edward Sherman Brooklyn N. Y R. Clinton McFadden Cobb Road Bath South Casco Sherman McFadden Georgiana Major Camden Harriet Johnson Springfield Mass Carrie P. Johnson North Street Cora Nicholson Ida Conners Washington, D. C Jennie Bickley Tampa Fla Susan Bettis Bath Memorial Hospital Inlaw William Bettis High Street

Card party prizes and guests listed at VFW Auxiliary event

The weekly V F W Auxiliary No 2197 card party in G A R hall held nine tables with ten prizes plus a door prize. Monthly prize went to Mrs Marjorie Knight. Guests included Miss Mabel Morris of Melrose and visitors Miss Constance Worden, plus locals Mr and Mrs Henry Morris and Mr and Mrs Harry E Stetson.

Dyer-Flaherty Post G. A. R. Hall Marjorie Knight Nora Morse Myrtle Wilson Mattie Young

Social visits and club events mark a New England week

Mrs. McInnes arrived from Boston to visit Mrs. Small and Mrs. Sewall and will reopen her Washington street home later. Mrs. Jayne of New Canaan spent the weekend with her mother. The Club Garret celebrated Miss Jeannette Shackford on her birthday with a shower for Mrs. Elwood Legard. Eighteen attendees included Mrs. G Ronald Smith and Mrs. Howard Mayo, new members. Mrs. Carroll Watson and Mrs. Charles Donnell hosted a luncheon contract club.

John McInnes Boston Duncan McInnes Frank A. Small Mark W. Sewall Mc Innes Washington Street John K. Jayne New Canaan, Conn William D. Sewall Club Garret Gielstrup Jeannette F. Shackford Elwood W. Legard G. Ronald Smith Olive M. Rowe Howard W. Mayo Gladys Goodridge Club Carroll Watson Charles J. Donnell

Portland Diocesan council meets at bishop's home in Maine

Members gather Tuesday at the home of Bishop Benjamin Brewster in Portland for Diocesan council proceedings with morning departmental meetings a luncheon and an afternoon session. Nearby, Far and Near Missionary society held a regular meeting at Corliss Street church with the White Cross session to come May 10 at Mrs. John Wright's home.

Frederick E. Drake Diocesan Council of Maine Portland Bisop Benjamin Brewster Far and Near Missionary Society of Corliss J. Albert Redlon Maine Congress of Parents and Teachers Brunswick Memorial Hall Bowdoin College Frances Hays Information Department National Congress of Parents and Teachers Kittery Roland Smith Post American Legion Auxiliary Livermore Falls Legion Hall

Who's Who Among North American Authors Sixth Volume

Alice May Douglas appears among biographies in Who's Who Among North American Authors 1934 35 edition. The book profiles over 12 000 U S Canada Mexico authors, lists pen names and states, and includes authors addresses. Harold Battison and wife moved from Erie Pennsylvania to 24 11 23rd Avenue Long Island City. he works with the U S Department of Agriculture.

Alice May Douglas United States Canada Mexico Golden Syndicate Publishing Co Los Angeles Calif Albert Lawrence Harold Battison Erie Long Island City 23Rd Avenue Battison U.S. Department of Agriculture New York City

Bowdoin President Attends Centennial Week Service

Dr. Kenneth C M Sills Bowdoin college president preached the anniversary sermon at Central church opening Centennial week in Bath. He traveled with Mrs Sills to Bath then drove to Boston and took the night train to Annapolis arriving Monday morning for a gathering of the U S Naval Academy board of visitors of which he is a member.

Kenneth C. M. Sills Bowdoin College Central Church Bath Sills Mr. Sills Boston Annapolis Board of Visitors United States Naval Academy

Walker couple arrive to open summer home at North Woolwich

Mr and Mrs Josiah G Walker arrive Sunday afternoon from Rozlin Gale Mass to open their summer home at North Woolwich.

Josiah G. Walker Roz?lin- Gale, Mass North Woolwich

Chester Talbot Jr Celebrates Seventh Birthday Party

Chester R. Talbot Jr. marked his seventh birthday Saturday with a home party on Middle Street. Friends present included Norman Morse Jr Ralph King Jr Eddie Arenault Jeannette Bennett Dorothy Talbot Betty Hagan Jimmie Arsenault Eddie Hagan Robert Talbot and several mothers. Mrs James Bunton returned Saturday from Hudson Massachusetts where she spent the winter with her daughter Mrs James Manier.

Chester R. Talbot, Jr Middle Street Norman O. Morse, Jr Ralph King, Jr Eddie Arenault Jeannette Bennett Dorothy Talbot Betty Hagan Jimmie Arsenault Eddie Hagan Robert Talbot Norman O. Morse Francis Bennett Ralph King Louis Hagan James F. Bunton Court Street Hudson Mass James Manier

Weekend visits and social notices from Malden and Bath

Charles P. Randall stayed with sister in law Mrs John Burgon after visiting his brother John Farrin who died returning from Florida. Mrs Randall joined him later. In Brunswick Bowdoin interscholastic play tourney attended by Mrs Roscoe P. McPadden and Mrs Leroy F. Colby. Various local dinners and club events noted including Past Ladies club at 362 Middle Street and tea at 994 Washington Street with guests from Bath Portland and Brunswick.

Warren Bryenton Derry N. S John F. Bowie High Street Boston Charles P. Randall Malden Mass John Burgon Middle Street Randall Roscoe P. McPadden Leroy F. Colby Brunswick Bowdoin John H. Hunt Maytle Lodge Odd Ladies Fred S. Curtis Wilfred W. Chaney Mary Lowell Robert C. Mitchell Charles Nelson Wallace L. Atwood W. Frank Higgins Frank A. Small Washington Street John McInnes Bath Ernest A. Randall Falmouth John McInnes, Jr Stroudwater Frederic Brown Roland J. Sawyer James A. Bimson Jane Murphy McInnes Marcia Moulton John McInnes Jr Donald N. Small

Musical Society program honors Tschaikovsky evening

Mrs Carl E Albes and Miss M Jen nie Melcher hosted Les Camarades Musicaux at 678 Washington St Tuesday evening. Melcher presented a paper on Tschaikovsky as the program featured his works. The club plans one annual program, with guests including Mrs Betty Rice. Ramsay named delegates and accompanist for the Federation convention in Portland.

Carl E. Albes M. Jennie Melcher Les Camarades Musicaux Betty Rice Allan H. Ramsay Carleton L. Rice Robert B. Hatch Carl E. Albee Portland Ee

Train accident leaves Knox man amputee at Waldo hospital

Edgar M. Thompson, 35, of Knox, slipped on railroad steps as the Belfast and Moosehead Lake train began its trip to Belfast. His left leg was crushed and later amputated at Waldo General Hospital. his right leg and foot were severely bruised.

Belfast Moosehead Lake Edgar M. Thompson Knox Waldo General Hospital

Maine Woman Attends New England College Conference

Miss Carol E. Stevens 37 from University of Maine returned to Orone from Durham New Hampshire where she served as one of two Student Council representatives for a three day conference of women’s college councils at the University of New Hampshire. Stevens recently elected secretary of Maine’s Council and was chosen as a delegate to the conference. She is daughter of Mr and Mrs Hiram T Stevens of Bath and Morse high school graduate 1933.

Carol E. Stevens University of Maine Orone Durham N. H New England University of New Hampshire Miss Stevens Hiram T. Stevens Middle Street Bath Morse High School

Obituary of John W. Brown 64 Bath native dies in Hallowell

John W. Brown 64 formerly of Bath died in Hallowell after a long illness following an accident three years earlier at the Augusta State House when a mail truck backed into him. Survived by wife Margaret L. Brown daughter Hazel R and son John B Brown brother Charles S Brown and relatives note funeral attended by Rev. Timothy C. Maney.

John W. Brown Bath Hallowell State House Augusta Mr. Brown Samuel D. Bailey Albert H. Shaw

Death in Baltimore: Leo Paine 56 in Auto Crash

Leo Paine 56 grandson of Bath mayor William E. Paine and son of Charles Paine died in a Baltimore automobile accident Monday night. He was Baltimore manager for Armstrong Linoleum Co. His wife Emma Southard, a prominent Baltimore singer, is a former local resident with uncles and aunts including Al and Charles Ridley Flora Edgecomb and Margaret Everard.

Baltimore Leo Paine William E. Paine Bath Charles Paine Paine Armstrong Linoleum Co Emma Southard William Southard WBAL Charles Ridley Flora Edgecomb Margaret Everard This City

May Church Activities Highlight Attendance and Programs

Last Sunday church attendance reached 115 with an average of 88 for the month. May is a friendly visitation campaign with special music and programs planned. Next Sunday services at 11 am and 8 pm DST feature Genesis and a talk on How Shall I Spend My Time. May 12 marks Mother's Day with programs in both services. Fathers and Mothers share duties at events, and outdoor plantings follow Bible School.

Bible School Portland Lorth Ruth Dubar Pleasant View Murphy's Corner Florence Hathorne

Mulberries as Currency in Turkestan

Mulberries serve as the circulating currency in Turkestan, reflecting local trade practices and economic customs. This barter system highlights regional reliance on fruit as a medium of exchange and value standard within communities.

Turkestan

Community talks and events wrap Bath week

W F Barrett spoke on acetylene and oxygen performance at Rett Iron Works and was met with questions. Reports urge continuing school boy patrols through summer with possible Scout leadership. Dike P T A plans a May 22 Mother and Daughter Banquet at Beacon Street church vestry.

W. F. Barrett Rett Iron Works Dike P. T. A Beacon Street

Bowdoin finger snapping noted in college speeches

A Portland man attends Bowdoin Institute speeches and misreads student finger snapping as insult. Professor W B Mitchell forbids handclapping in public speaking classes to avoid disturbing other rooms. He endorses a light finger snapping when the speaker deserves attention. For forty years Bowdoin women have snapped fingers in respect.

Portland Bowdoin College Institute John Brunswick Record W. B. Mitchell

Central Church Centennial Dinner Recalls Past Leaders

The Centenary Dinner at Central Church features tributes to past pastors including Rev. David L. Yale and Dr. Augustus F. Beard. Speaker Mr. Roundy praises church influence, temperance, and unity while recounting Harriet Beecher Stowe’s visit and the Lincoln era. Committees led by Huston, Page, and Jackson organize dining, program, and ticketing duties.

Brunswick Lincoln Roundy Thomas R. Huston William H. Small Leonard Lord Perry L. Thompson Charles Helah Dora L. Howard Adolph Ehlers Luther Thompson Marius H. Page Arthur W. King Leslie J. Wald Althea Deering William Cummings Shirley Mank Albert Noyes James E. Dunton Rudolph McRae Arthur Brown Merritt Mitchell Blair Wilson Clifford Smith Paul Gregware Lula H. Turner N. Gratz Jackson David L. Wilson Karcher S. Jackson J. Maurice Haynes Orville E. Page Charles E. Curtis Sidney B. Lermond Lawrence Sprague Allen Oulton Edmund P. Briggs Ralph P. Mank Roscoe G. Bailey Hiram F. Bailey

Androscoggin Camera Club Delays Prize Decision

Members at the Androscoggin Camera Club meeting in Lewiston viewed Spring themed pictures at 98 Webster Street, led by Harry J. Stone. No winner was chosen as judging was postponed. next meeting with Sam E. Caner will attempt further judging in three weeks. Several new members were admitted amid the Friday attendance.

Androscoggin Camera Club Harry J. Stone Webster Street Lewiston Frintor Sam E. Caner Turner Street

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Rupert H. Baxter Alden G. Smith Atlantic S. S Effie Gannon Concord, N. H Clifford Wilband Odd Fellows Ha Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge Eva Atwood Eva Helah Weston Bonney James B. Lemont Albert Thompson Evelyn Coughran Lena Shepard E. Mason Wright Winship Street Kenneth Trask Western Union Stanley Peterson Audrey Portsmouth Carl Meister Alton King Peterson Harry E. Peterson East Brunswick William Walter Robson William O. Robson Western Avenue Dartmouth College Omar W. Folsom William G. Cengdon Thomas S. Gibbons Owen J. Ledyard Joan Ham Roscoe H. Shaw Arthur Gay Edmond T. Gay Deering Street Frederick A. Bosley Concord Gertrude Russell Frank Perry Phippsburg Wodfords Herbert Guinn Orville Rowe Five Islands Cosmopolitan Club John A. Greene Gerald Atkinson Loraine M. Price George E. Levyn Edwin Pinson Lloyd E. Steeves Henry O. Trowbridge Frank F. Colburn, Jr J. Herbert Mosley Edward A. Cummings Wilson Freeman Bedford Street Mr. Freeman Mary Ellanor Donnell Elizabeth Moulton Constance Morin Barbara Walsh Barbara Hopkins Patricia Sewall Dorothea Fulton Alice Eaton Beatrice Doble Barbara Scott Jane Stevens W. E. Colyer Helen and Mary Saranac Lake Sebasco Hilda Jones John R. Ketchum William H. Ketchum Wilbur J. Ketchum Madison Maisy Richards Edith Renaud Walter Libby Lydia Nathan Eaton Ashdale Swarthmore Roland Eaton James A. Givan Whelma Brown Ephraim F. French French Henry Greenleaf Lawrence Ros Kewistorr Jack Germaine Wollaston Mrs. Germaine R. K. Hall Ada Parker John Parker Winterport Marie Fred Jack Charles Browne Bowdoinham Alice Thurlow Richmond Geraldine Brown Loomis Dyer Roger Pierce Park Street Gardiner Allen Clark Henrietta French Frank A. French Quaker Point Road Dedham Mess Elizabeth Lidell William Hill Naugatuck, Conn William Robinson White Street Alfred W. Thurston Crescent Street Andrew Gallant R. F Farmington John Ketchum Arthur Sewall 2d Washinton Street Bowery Junior Hospital League Dorothy Blanchard Margaret Austin Miss Blanchard Mabel Morris Melrose, Mass Henry Morris Lower Middle Street Constance Worden Jamaica Plain Harry E. Stetson Mrs. Davis Hatch Needham, Mass Davis Hatch Mrs. Hatch Charles Mitchell Langdon T. Thaxter Son Kimball Frederick H. Kimball Leonard M. Munsey Herbert Huggard Ivy Rebekah Lodge Maizie Ritchie Vassalboro Albert N. Towne Marguerite Janice Waltham Popham Beach Nellie D. Thompson Lena D. Donnell Dummer Street C. H. Harrington Harold Somerville, Mass Mr. Harrington Mrs S. O. Harrington Shepard Street Arthur Sewall Frederick Bosley William Brewster Fletcher Lawson Betty Arlington, Mass Mr. Lawson William Partington Edward Sewall John McIinnes Henry C. Wright Joseph T. Sewall Donald Sewall Edward J. Murphy Musical Society Feiry Montsweag Frieda Bagdikian Masonic Temple Genesta Sewing Circle Engine 4 Wesley M. E. Church Bath Aerie of Eagles Wilson Family Charles Dorsey The Aerie Wild Rose Lillian Starling Evelyn Trott Eleanor Danforth Ocean Point Stony Cache Mill Pond Cyrus Plummer Independent A. L. Eastman Joe Mitchell Sikta Alaska British Columbia Dunlap Commandery K. T Elliott Hale Lisbon Falls J. W. B. Barbour James Craig Front Street Father Maney St. Mary's Church Cohen Beth Israel Synagogue Adjutant Tripp Salvation Army Everett Lord David Wilson Charles T. Jackson Kate Douglas Wiggin Harriet Jackson Hill Caroline Wilson Nancy Wentworth Blair C. Wilson Justine Peabody League Baxter Carrie Thompson Burbank Harriet Small Sargent Arthur King Miller Joan Harrison Miss Sharp Lulu Turner Buzzell Miss Brewster Nellie Lord Harriet J. Hill William Small South End
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