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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1932

Page

7

Ordination in Washington for Rev Richard Vahey of Watertown

Mr and Mrs George A Dickinson of 49 York Street travel to Washington DC for the ordination of their nephew Rev Richard E Vahey O P of Watertown MA among 37 to receive priesthood by Archibald Curley. He will celebrate his first solemn high mass May 22 at Sacred Heart Watertown.

George A. Dickinson York Street Washington, D. C St. Dominic’s Church Richard E. Vahey O. P Watertown Mass Archibald Curley Sacred Heart Church Father Vahey David D. Ryan P.P James A. Mulcahy O.P Mariner T. Smith Michael J. Splaine James A. Vahey Hillside Road Dorchester

No Word Received in Witham Case

Bath attorney Ralph O Dale left the city Tuesday morning without word on Ezra L Witham of Bowdeinham an ex convict wanted in the assault on Irving F Beach a Brunswick auto salesman last Saturday night Officials thought Witham might be in Charlestown Mass and Sheriff Henderson said he expected capture near Boston.

Bath Ralph O. Dale Ezra L. Witham Bowdeinham Irving F. Beach Brunswick Charlestown Mass Witham Henderson Boston

Personal notes from Cobb road social afternoon

Mrs Robert Brownell hosted her contract club at her Cobb road home Monday afternoon. Guests included Burnham Dunton a Virginia schoolteacher visiting aunt Mrs Levi Wiley on High street ae eden and Mrs Charles W Clifford of Washington Street. Mrs James Dunton returned home on Court street after weeks with daughter Mrs James Manier of Hudson Massachusetts.

Robert Brownell Cobb Road Burnham Dunton Virginia Levi Wiley High Street Ae Eden Charles W. Clifford Washington Street James Dunton Court Street James Manier Hudson, Mass

Exhibition prizes awarded at Junior Fair and village notices

The Junior Exhibition of Dooms high school held on Thursday awarded first prize to Merwin V. Jasper and second to Ella May Purington. A full program included readings and music. The Girls' Club hiked, gathered mayflowers, and made button holes. Various local notices cover marriages, homelife, church, and town affairs with names such as Harold W. Varney Ella Purington and Rev John N. Palmer. A new dairy cow from Millay Brothers tops the production record with 9045 pounds milk and 580.6 pounds fat.

Dooms High Sch Merwin V. Jasper Ella May Purington Beath Marjoade Legree Stowe Clyde Starbird John N. Palmer Ms. Varney Windham Charles McEwen Norman Rowe Sarah Carver Wilber Carver Auburn Gould Eien Cole Liss Tim Ol Carrie Kendall Lorenzo D. Matt Harold Merrill Universalist Church of Brunswick W. H. Gould Village Charles Hughton Carrie Frost Marson Elizabeh Williams Masachusetts Marson Gardiner Ira M. Frost W. D. Hutchins Augusta Selectmen’s Everett Miss Marloon William Maloon Kate Smith L M_ Fowle Richmond Corner Alphonso Tarr J. Wallace Ames Judge Ames Jessie Ames Mr. Ames Nazarene Church Union Society Nocih Waldobor Richard Denham Emily Rideout State Pythian Temple Portland McDonald Temple George R. Cutler Edward Gile Eiina Ward Maxwell Ward Clinton Ida Powle Poctland Murl Downirs Ida Pennock Fairfield Alice Palmer Miss Fowle Elisha Webber Bowdoin Castello Hall Edward Reed Woolwich J. N I M

Wanted to Buy Small Sailboat About Six Feet

W D co Independent Bath Me advertises wanted to buy a small sailboat around six feet in length. Call W D at Bath Maine. March 12.xXp

S. W. D. Co. Independent Bath Me

Birthday celebrated for Mrs. McFadden in 91st year

A 91st birthday was marked with 91 lighted candles and a cake labeled Mother dated 1841 1932 presented by daughter in law Rose McFadden of Wolfboro. A poem on Influence was read and recited, praising life touching many lives and leaving a lasting imprint.

Tragic Canoe Accident Kills Arlington High Seniors

Three Arlington high school seniors, all musicians, died in a canoe accident near Spy Pond on May 2. Their bodies were recovered over subsequent days. witnesses reported no one saw the event. The trio had planned to perform at Salisbury Beach this summer and had rented a canoe after a rehearsal.

Arlington High School David

Elizabeth R Moses 1857 Bath civic leader dies

Elizabeth R Moses longtime Bath resident and donor to Central church Red Cross Needlework Guild and Old Ladies Home passed away after a life of civic service. Born in Boston she lived in Bath since infancy and supported city schools libraries hospitals and welfare groups. Funeral set for Thursday at 2 30 p m at her home.

Central Church American Red Cross Red Cross Davenport Welfare Fund Committee Needlework Guild of the Old Ladies Home Miss Moses Boston William P. Moses Bath Albert Moses William V. Moses W. V. and O. Moses Annie Torrey Portland Catherine Larrabee Lucinda B. Hatch Old Fortnightly Club Old Mendelssohn Club Patten Free Library Bath City

Death of William P Murphy Recalls Bath Ancestry

Miss Jane S Murphy learns of her uncle William P Murphy death on April 5. He was youngest brother of Capt James F Murphy of Bath. Born in Bath, he lived in New York and San Francisco before moving to Marfa Texas where he owned a general store and cattle ranch. His family long resided at 24 Green Street.

Jane S. Murphy William P. Murphy James F. Murphy Bath J. K. Murphy Alameda Calif Rholand Clapp J Maude Russell Havre France Sarah Higgins High Street Miss Murphy William Murphy New York San Francisco Marfa Texas

Obituary of Frank J. Parks 66 former cigar manufacturer

Frank J. Parks aged 66 a traveling salesman and former cigar manufacturer died Sunday morning of heart trouble at his home 714 Middle street He was born in Bath son of David and Esther McKenney Parks and long known in the community He ran the Ammen Ram cigar factory for years supplying many customers before giving up during the war to work as a riveter in the Texas yard and never resuming after its closure

Frank J. Parks Middle Street Mr. Parks Bath David Esther McKenney Parks Texas Yard

Legionnaires Cite City Action On Poppy Day Drive

Bangor city council denied a license to any group but the Legion for a pre May 28 poppy day drive. Legionnaires express indignant reaction and urge fair treatment for veterans relying on such events for income.

Legionnaires de Eeret Wilbur Crooker Reinhold J. M. Steussy J. Horace McClure Crooker James A. Clappison T. W. Hydecamp Sons of Union Veterans Knox Lincoln and Sagadahoc Boothbay Harbor Roland Smith Post Auxiliary

Bath Pastor and wife celebrate 20th wedding anniversary

In Bath on Monday Rev. and Mrs. Forest L. Littlefield marked their 20th anniversary with an unplanned parsonage visit by friends at 33 Union Street. The couple enjoyed an evening of games and gifts before brief interruptions for a wedding, reflecting on the pastor’s eight years as a Baptist preacher and 12 years in the Methodist church.

Forest L. Littlefield Wesley Methodist Church Union Street Littlefields Littlefield Mrs. Littlefield Mr. Littlefield Greenville Leon A. Littlefield Lake House Spencer Mass Lillian Grace Bonner George and Mary Bonner Point Aconi C. B Dean's Corner Jay Wilton Methodist Conference Wesley Church

Strange visitor at Shore Acres Sunday morning

Shore Acres Golf course opened for the season with ideal conditions and breezes from the sea. An unexpected visitor appeared on the course early, a cow moose near the No 2 green, then trotted into the woods.

Shore Acres Eee Com Mornday Edgar Pye No. 2 No. 1 Mr. Pye

Wakefield Guest of Local Superintendent and Mrs Wilson

Caldwell Phillips of Wakefield Massachusetts visited Tuesday night as a guest of Superintendent and Mrs C D Wilson.

Caldwell Phillips Wakefield Mass C. D. Wilson

Flour Distribution Report At Bath Red Cross Meeting

Mrs. Seth S. Mullin chairing Bath chapter of the Red Cross reported on federal flour distribution. Of 2400 sacks allotted, care was taken to provide to Georgetown Phippsburg Woolwich and Bath branches amid demand. Greenville to build a new school house costing over a quarter of a million dollars funded by Louis Oakes, a leading Piscataquis county citizen and longtime Greenville supporter.

Seth S. Mullin Bath Red Cross Georgetown Phippsburg Woolwich Greenville Louis Oakes Piscataquis County Greenville Junction

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