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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1933

Page

7

Richmond Notices of Obsequies and Local Updates

Funeral services for Mrs Abbie Lilly were held in Richmond with Rev C H Bryant officiating. She died at 86 after wintering in Warwick Massachusetts, survived by a Wolwich born brother Sumner Bailey and a South Dresden stepson Charles Lilly. Interment in Wiscasset. The town also recorded death notices for Mrs Lydia A Gray of Bowdoinham Ridge Cemetery, births, and many social visits, moves, and community events across Richmond during a busy week.

Abbie Lilly Roberts’ Funeral C. H. Bryant George Tibbetts Don Cate John Parker Clifford Seekins Sumner Bailey Wolwich Charles Lilly South Dresden Wiscasset Roy Riffenburg Detroit Mich Maude Varney Bertha Reynolds Portsmouth N. H Charles Reynolds Fred Hutchins Lynn Mass Albert Morris Warwick Lydia A. Gray F. Sidney Gray Homer Alexander George Yeaton Sidney Gray Otis Gray Bowdoinham Ridge Cemetery Gray Chestnut Street South Boston Joseph Burton Boston Richmend Esther West Frank Burton Florida Louis Soucy Bowdoinham Marion McFarland Bridge Street Eugene Leverett Soucy John H. Parker Leeds Richmond John Carroll Greenlief Carroll Purinton Greenlies Agnes Wood Lewiston Burdett College Doris M. Hines Miss Hines Mabel E. Hines Peter J. Hines South Elm Street J. T. Gallyon Hines Myrtle F. Hines Barbara Virginia Stilphen U. of M Ida Hosmer Portland Audrey Holman Deering High School Ella Call South Front Street Everett Douglass Chester Call Charles Bagley Liberty Leighton Gardner Pleasant Street Leighton, Jr J. W. Randlette Ellsworth Kenneth Bartlett Donald and David Farmingdale Baker Mary Webber George B. Kimball George Johnston Charles Porter Belle Whitney Georgia Donnell Federation of Ladies’ Aids Oakland Ada Odlorne Fogg Silas Lemont Woodfords Mary Hathorne Dr. Fogg Randall Young Percy Baker Lilly Bay Howard Knight Orono Walter Knight Edith Knight Bangor Alvina Knight Center Street Frank Beedle Bertelle Skinner Augusta Fort Richmond Daughters of the American Revolution Col. Dummer Sewall Bowdeinham Earl Cronk Lena Stevens Frances Watson Alabama William West Dorchester American Legion Howard Maxwell Mr. Maxwell Maxwell Gardiner Ada Odiorne Fogg Mary Hathorn Litchfield Plains Cemetery Fogg L. Hinkley Water Street New Brunswick Co. B. Northey and Arthur Northey Hampden Highlands Raymond E. Northey

Well Known Chef Dies at Southport

George P. Barter, 68, a renowned Bath chef, died about 1:30 Tuesday morning at his Southport summer home from heart trouble after four months of illness. He lived in Bath 35 years and had worked in camps and hotels. Survived by wife and seven stepchildren, plus siblings and in laws. Funeral Thursday at 2 PM daylight saving time at Arthur F. Mayo residence Bath, burial Oak Grove.

George P. Barter Bath Southport Mr. Barter Barter’s Island Wilmont Barter Harold Charles E. Hart Ralph E. Hart Walter E. Hart Larchmont N. Y Lewis Orum Guy A. Nichols George R. Perry Scott Tibbetts Arthur F. Mayo High Street Oak Grove

Georgetown Area Weekend Social Notes and Visits

Mrs Blanche Wetall of Lewiston arrived at Robinhood cottage on Saturday and visits from Leon E Oliver of Newburyport and Mrs Howard M Trafton among others mark a busy weekend. Numerous residents hosted gatherings and travelers from Melrose Malden and Portland were noted, with postmaster duties, summer homes opened and hospital visits mentioned across West Georgetown Robinhood and Read's Point.

Blanche Wetall Lewiston Robinhood Leon E. Oliver Newburyport Mass Howard M. Trafton Meta Bearse Malden Warren Todd Meelorse Highlands E. B. Billings Belle M Robinheol Agnes Powers J. H. Brown West Newton Charles Campbell Woolwich Flora Campbell Sewall Webster Augusta Indian Point Harold F. Miller Melrose Scott Curtis Doris Trafton Maude Thayer Westbrook Seminary Ruth Dodd West Georgetown Wilton Campbell Sabatius Central Maine Hospital C. L. Hinckley Saga- Cahce Bay Malden Island Curtis Pearson Cora M. Pearson Bath George Williams Waterville A. S&s. Cunningham Marion Hunt Portland Augusta E. Rowe Stearns W. Scott Marjorie Hinckley Bath City Hospital Grace Church Oak Street Belle M. Heald Christian Endeavor Society Dorothy Hagan Harry Horne Oliver Street First Baptist Church Christ

Bath and Brunswick clash in charity game at Delta Field

Bath and Brunswick meet at six at Delta Field in a charity tilt. Bath aims to rebound after a 5-3 win over Lisbon Falls while Brunswick eyes another strong showing with players like Boucher Gagnon Levesque Cof fin and Oliver. Mark Hayes may start for Bath Rupe Lewis handles catching. The Brunswick band will play before and during the game.

Brunswick Delta Field BATH Callanurt Cauash Ise Moreau Meister CSU Eferesic Cee Ss Bouchard Miller Ess Oy Unstee Eee Cf Coffin Oliver Lisbon Falls Boucher Bowdoin Wally Gagnon Blackie Levesque Phil Coffin Mark Hayes Rupe Lewis Cannonball Oliver Willow Bill Daley Hayes Lewis

Dromore Farm Bureau Holds All Day Meeting at Community House

The Dromore Farm Bureau held its regular May meeting in the Community club house at Winnegance with 34 attendees. Dinner was managed by Mrs Albertha Williams and assistants. after dinner committee led by Mrs Alice Weston. The group discussed aiding a family affected by the Aubin fire and voted to donate funds and supplies, plus organize a truck shipment.

Dromore Farm Bureau Miss Welch Robert Manson Farm Bureau Bessie Dickinson Bureau Dremore Grange Hall Grange Hall Dremore Lizzie Belle Chaney Hattie Cromwell Dorris Coggeshally Bessie Grace Dickingon Eva Rogers Myrtle Pye Carrie Pye Hattie Bye Ethel Pinkham

Bowdoin Commencement Week Schedule Published

Bowdoin College announces a full week of events from June 18 to 22. Baccalaureate address by President Sills at First Parish Church, Class Day under the Thorndike Oak, senior dance, trustee and Overseer meetings, Alumni activities, Phi Beta Kappa, Bowdoin Women luncheon, and multiple concerts and theatrical presentations at Memorial Hall, with weather contingency for the Comedy of Errors.

Bowdoin College Sills Alumni Council Massachusetts Hall Pickard Field Phi Beta Kappa Society Alpha of Maine Hubbard Hall Alumni Association Moulton Union Society of Bowdoin Women Congregational Parish House College Chapel Directors Alumni Fund Memorial Hall William A. Frost Spring Street

Ivy Hop formal at Bates College set for June 1 at Chase Hall

Bates College hosts Ivy Hop the junior formal on June 1 in Chase Hall. The day also includes Ivy Day and final exams shift to the following Saturday. The Arcadians of Manchester NH, a 12 piece band, will provide music. Sumner Raymond chairs the decorations and entertainment committee.

Bates College Chase Hall Billy Murphy Arcadians Manchester N. H Sumner Raymond

Five Islands Grange Honors Helen Rowe and Notes Meetings

At the May Grange gathering Miss Helen Rowe received first and second degrees, joining her parents charter members. A later May session conferred third and fourth degrees, with an open meeting planned May 30 at 8:30 PM. Memorial day exercises are set, with ex service men expected. A Grange library received eighteen jigsaw puzzles from donors in Malden, Cambridge, Boston, Georgetown Center, and Five Islands. The report lists frequent visits, travel, and social rounds among members, with several local families and towns mentioned. Elections at the Bates Debating Council were announced, naming Frank Murray as president for 1934, Charlotte Longley as secretary, and other managers for debates.

Miss Helen Rowe Helen L. H. Rowe The Grange Miss Rowe Grange Library S.x G. Southard Malden Mass G. H. Smith B. F. Perry Boston Corimne Smith Cambridge Alex Cunningham George Hanna Russel Patten Glen Ridge N. J Patten Malden Telitnid Fred Pret Bath Five Islands S. M. Cubbage Oakmont New York City Folsom Augusta Ellsworth Pinkham Harold Rowe Rowe Farber Davis Davis F. P. Carr Mr. Carr George Gray Alice Cromwell Boston Bible Training School Roxbury Everett Cromwell Auburn Carr E. P. Pierce Percy Bailey Woolwich Elbridge Southard William Gage Grange Circle Addie Moulton Grange Hall W. L. Berry Miss Madelyn Berry Salem M. Hiorton J. G. Stevens C. M. Bigelow Southport Edith Pinkham Westbrook Chester Mildred Ellsworth Finkham Junior H. BE. Wade Portland Gertrude Sedgemere Helen Rowe Charles Lewis Gilbert Standish Vernon Gray Bates Debating Council Frank Murray Charlotte Longley Norway Wendall May Margaret Perkins Murray Debating Council

Fifteen Bath Men Leave for Enlistment

Fifteen Bath men traveled by Ralph Kenney’s bus to Portland to enlist in the Civilian Conservation Corps at the Federal building, with 18 in Bath’s quota and 23 applicants total. The group, average age 20, will serve six months earning $30 monthly, with $25 sent home and $5 for spending. 3 more Bath men may still enlist.

Bath Ralph Kenney Portland Federal Building Civilian Conservation Corps Ernest J. Babine Leo J. Babine Earl W. Burns Thomas A. Deojay Frederick J. Gaudet John J. Gallant John A. Gaudet Joseph J. Gaudet Arthur J. Lebel Delbert Lewis Kenneth McDonald Thomas McDonald Victor L. Pert Ardine Pierce Maurice J. Warner Federal Sidney L. Eaton State Welfare Department

Bath Country Club Among Best In Bath Area

An experienced golfer lauds Bath Country Club for notable local improvements over ten years noting a new city hall and bridge. He ranks Bath among top courses, comparing favorably with southern clubs while warning some courses face mud and wildlife hazards. Dr Robert H Donnell of San Diego also praises Shire Acres at Sebasco and sees tourism benefits from fine local courses.

Bath Country Club Bath Robert H. Donnell San Diego Calif Sebasco

Benefit Show Aids Red Cross With $143.70 Donation

Opera House manager Colburn presented Smilin Through starring Norma Shearer Leslie Howard Fredric March and O P Heggie on Sunday night. Proceeds totaled 143.70 to benefit Auburn fire relief, the second consecutive Sunday benefit following Ellsworth fire relief. Mr and Mrs Charles L Andrews of Flushing LL are guests of Mr and Mrs Edwin Andrews of High street.

Colburn Opera House Norma Shearer Leslie Howard Frederic March O. P. Heggie Red Cross Auburn Ellsworth Charles L. Andrews Flushing, LL Edwin Andrews High Street

Pine Tree Circle Observes June Day Celebration

Pine Tree Circle marked its 28th anniversary with a June Day event at Red Men lodge. Members gathered for bridge prizes, a patriotic program led by Mrs. Mary Murphy and others, ice cream treats, and performances by Bernadine Dall, Miss Marjorie Smith, and Helen Gow. Officers include Victoria Avery as chief and Nellie Johnson as treasurer. The celebration followed a banquet at the Colonial cafe last week.

Bank Lal Ga Piiday Curtiis John W. Costiin Alexander Bures Nina B. McRae Elizabeth Davis Bernadine Dall Harriet Coyle Marjori’ Smith Jane Murphy Mildred Avery Jo ¢Phine Cavanaugh Nellie Johnson Ethel Parshley Phoebe Hart Minnie Dall Mary Milliken Mary Crallant Victoria Avery Mary Carey Mary Murphy Minnie Dal Mary Gallant Doris Dall Madelyn Milliken Alice Zcoome

Children Circus Aids Red Cross Fire Relief Fund

A Saturday afternoon circus in the Trott home garage on 977 High Street drew interest and cleared nearly $2 for Red Cross fire relief. Performers included Barbara and Priscilla Trott Patricia Sewall Barbara Hopkins Pauline Nickerson Ruth Murphy Eunice Perkins and Eleanor Wilson with candy sold during acts.

Milton C. Trott High Street Red Cross Barbara Priscilla Trott Patricia Sewall Barbara Hopkins Pauline Nickerson Ruth Murphy Eunice Perkins Eleanor Wilson

Seventh annual Ahepa Charity Ball held in Lewiston

The seventh annual Charity Ball of the George Colby Chase chapter of the Ahepa Society took place Thursday evening at BK. of C. hall on Park Street Lewiston. About 75 couples attended. Refreshments were served and a program was presented during intermission.

George Colby Chase The Ahepa Society BK. of C.hall Park Street Lewiston

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Alfred Rand J. H. Wade Swan Island Edward Favor Augusta Trust Co Margaret Grover Randolph Enterprise Grange Baptist Church S. M. Preble Harvey Goodwin Skowhegan John Bishop Walter Baker Hilda Fred S Curtis &Funeral Service Thomas Alps Georgetown Bath and Delta L. F Atwood Atwood’s Medicine Beacon Hill State House Beacon Street Bath Savings Institution Conservation Army Pine Tree Circle
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