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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1935
Page
4
Miss Bernice Male Webber daughter of Mr and Mrs Benjamin F Webber wed John Libby Blagdon son of Mr and Mrs Chancellor C Blagdon on Thursday May 23 in Wiscasset Grace Church ceremony united the couples in marriage with families present from both sides.
The Bath ceremony officiated by Rev. Charles M. Tubbs united the couple, with Mr. and Mrs. Harold A. Campbell as witnesses. The bride wore a blue net gown. Mrs. Campbell a rose gown. Mrs. Blagdon, a Wis casset Academy graduate, has worked on the Maine State Planning Board in Augusta. Mr. Blagdon attended local schools and works for ERA rural electrification. The couple left for a brief wedding trip and reside on Federal Street.
The column records meals and social events with Grace L. Knight and guests, plus numerous visits by Mrs. Joseph Kennedy, Miss Mary Hobson, and others. It notes the funeral of Webster Dow in Alna, a Rebecca Marsh and Roy Jones wedding in Sheepscot, and an O. E. S. meeting with a Fathers Day program.
Senator N. Gratz Jakson owns a painting titled Fox Hunter's Dream that thrills Bath sportsmen. It shows a gray bearded man sleeping in a country bedroom with a vivid coverlet, and a dream scene above of the hunter with his dog and gun and two fox pelts. The oil piece, originally for a sports magazine cover, was loaned by Commissioner George J. Stobie and photographed and colored for display.
The funeral of Mrs Phoebe F widow of Frank J Arsenault was held Tuesday morning at eight in St Marys church with Rev Timothy C Maney officiating. Bearers included Joseph Arsenault George Babine Alex Deejay Thomas King Peter Morin and Edward Peters. Burial followed at Calvary cemetery.
After a town parade, Pete Fournier drives the fire truck down Maine Street with his son and two women in tow. The group visits Hotel Eagle for dinner and then continues to Lakewood. Fire Chief Ed Wynn arrives, prompting a festive stop and reception as the parade concludes.
A high pressure saleswoman in Augusta learned real sales promo when a subscriber to a metropolitan newspaper bought a chain letter from her after an in home talk. No subscription sale occurred.
A former Bath resident in Germany explains how exchange restrictions, revaluation of the dollar, and blocked accounts curb American purchases of German goods. He notes the Saar vote easing tensions, Germany’s trade balance, and the futility of barter attempts while lamenting inflation and high costs for Americans abroad.
During the 1900 Boxer Rebellion siege of Peking Marines and Allied troops faced the Forbidden City gates. Private Wreck Kelly wriggled under the gate to remove bars and let his unit surge inside, risking capture by Chinese defenders. His daring escape was later noted as a rare heroic deed.
Miss Clarice Whittier Lewiston teacher at Littlefield school West Bath received a May basket surprise Tuesday evening at the Perkins home on Berrys Mill road. The gathering included games music and refreshments with Doris Perkins assisting. Numerous local residents named as attendees and visitors are listed.
Bowdoin College adds a polar relic to its library a flag carried to the Arctic by MacMillan in 1909 and to 14 degrees from the North Pole in 1932 by the Peary Memorial Expedition. The flag later traveled with Earle B. Perkins Bowdoin 1923 biologist on Byrd Antarctic flights spanning vast southern snows.
Mrs Edwin B Parris of upper Washington street suffered an ill turn Saturday evening and is confined to her bed under physician care.
West Bath Grange in its hall presented a minstrel show led by Mrs. James B. Lemont as part of its program contest. The evening featured performances by Leon Genthner, Sam Povich, and others with musical numbers, readings, and a playful gong cue.
A magazine style cooking note offers budget friendly uses for ground beef with dishes like Hamburg Steak Roasted in Two Layers and a Tomato Rice Bake. It also features Deviled Steak with bacon wrapped patties and melted American cheese, plus guidance on oven roasting versus pan frying.
Grace Sherman two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert C Sherman of Brunswick disappeared last Thursday afternoon. Police were notified after she was found at Hamilton's store more than a mile away where she had walked for candy and was kept there until her parents arrived.
Mrs. Percy Marston hosts Good Will club planning pre summer sale and supper for May 31 in Sagadahoc Ferry. Riverside Cemetery Association meeting set for June 1 at Day's Ferry school house. Lloyd Shaw hosts Mountain school birthday party. Junior Red Cross delegates elected. Various visits, club meetings, and summer home openings noted. Amateur theater Debor ah Underhill role praised for An Old Fashioned Mother to be performed June 7 at Sebenon hall. Woolwich Union Christian Service schedule changes effective next Sunday with Day's Ferry North Woolwich and Sagadahoc Ferry services. Children's Day June 9. Graduates' Day June 23 with Evelyn Hodgdon as speaker.
Funeral services for Herbert Merryman 75 formerly of Bath were held at his Federal Street home Brunswick with Rev. Charles M. Tubbs officiating. Bearers included James Calderwood Allston Mass John S Crowley Beverly Mass Emery Booker and Arthur W Smith Brunswick. He died Friday after a three year illness. A Brunswick baseball supporter he financed Bowdoin students and earlier sold for S S Pierce and worked at Herrick Nason. He leaves wife Gertrude H. who ran a beauty parlor.
William J. Smith Jr, 29, of Quincy died at Quincy City Hospital after a two week illness from appendicitis. A Quincy High School graduate of 1922, he served on the police force since July 1933 and was recently assigned to motorcycle patrol. He is survived by his parents, a sister, two brothers, and two aunts from this city. Funeral attendance included Mrs. Annie Hackett.
Mrs Amelia L Gowell 69 wife of Herman A Gowell died at her Bath home 11 Wesley street after a long illness. Born Londonderry N H May 1 1866 she lived in Bath 52 years and was active in the Nazarene church. Survived by second husband four sons John T Fred William Charles H Dwyer all Bath one daughter Mrs Joseph P Gillo Bath one grandson Joseph P Gillo Jr and sister Miss Jane McKay Bath.
Mrs Phoebe F Arsenault 90 widow of Frank J Arsenault died Sunday at her son Pauls home 21 Maple Street She was born in Sheddrick New Brunswick and lived in Bath 38 years She was a member of St Marys church and St Marys Society Survived by three sons Frank John and Paul Arsenault and daughter Mrs Lily Arsenault Mansfield listed as survivors from Bath and Prince Edward Island
The funeral of Mrs Lulu D Atkins widow of Capt Elisha Atkins was held Friday afternoon at Central Church. Rev David L Wilson officiated. Bearers were Edward W Bridgham George Levyn Fred Snowdon and John F Stacey. Burial followed at Oak Grove.
Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at two for James C. Ledyard III three months old son of James C. and Christine C. Ledyard at their home 26 Lincoln Street Rev. David L. Wilson of Central Church officiated Burial was in Oak Grove.
The funeral for Amelia L Gowell wife of Herman A Gowell was largely attended Sunday afternoon at two at their home 11 Wesley Street Rev Elton B Stetson of the Nazarene church officiated Bearers were Everett John Langdon and Robert Green Burial took place at Oak Grove
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