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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1934

Page

3

Cosmopolitan club holds November gathering in club house

The Cosmopolitan club met at the Washington street club house for its Wednesday evening session. Mrs. Ruth H. Farnham presided as reports were read, $37 from a rummage sale was added to the rug fund, five new members were elected, and committees announced plans for November activities including a card party and a lecture by a Bowdoin professor.

Cosmopolitan Club Washington Street Ruth H. Farnham Evelyne Donnell Minnie ‘White Clinton D. Wilson Warren M. ‘Stephen Mark P. Pendleton Annie Torrey Joseph O.' Purdue Frank B. Nichols David Cogan House Miss White Mary Peters Dramatic Department William Skelton Carolyn Stackpole Ibsen Bowdoin College Paris Joseph I. Smith Emma E. Walker George Churchill Edwina Hall Lena Donnell Frostina Marston Fred Humphreys J. R. Andrews Lillian Frost Elizabeth Dunbar Louise Bucknam Leland R. Mitchell Walter Wiggin Arts and Crafts Department Lewiston United Baptist Church Noel Little Brunswick Tubigen University Little Frederick W. Humphreys Albert Noyes Leslie Wold Gardiner Deering Carl Pierce Marjorie Troop Lula Herbert Miriam W. Kimball Edward H. Given Minnie A. White Jennie Perkins

Needlework Guild Shows Strong Bath Chapter Exhibits

Bath branch of the Needlework guild reports a successful annual exhibition with over 700 garments displayed at Mrs. Arthur Sewall's home on Washington street. More than 100 attendees enjoyed tea served by Mrs. Frederick E. Drake. The guild will donate garments to the Bath Red Cross for winter relief, with new members joining and numerous donations of undergarments, dresses, outerwear, baby wear, blankets, mittens, scarves, and stockings.

Bath Needlework Guild Arthur Sewall Washington Street Frederick E. Drake Harold M. Sewall Martha Foote Mary F. Gibbons Allan Spear The American Red Cross Guild Charlotte I. Meeker Minnie A. White Edwin R. Andrews Byron F. Barker Wilbur G. Cahill Fred Cary Walter 8. Glidden Robert Hatch W. Dayton John Mcinnes C. Moses

Phippsburg Road Work Advances on Dickinson Link

The local road crew reports progress on the Dickinson place connection near the Herbert Cutting home and Walter Small property. Top graveling completed to shorten a spring mire stretch. funding shortages delay full project completion. Walter McCourt will oversee future Popham road improvements.

Public Utilities Commission Calls Hearing on Railroad Right of Way

The PUC set a public hearing at the State House on November 20 to review a petition by Maine Central Railroad Portland Terminal Company and two leased lines to transfer property to their rights of way. The hearing will consider procedure matters and motions related to the petition. a preliminary session was held October 3.

The Public Utilities Commission State House Maine Central Railroad Portland Terminal Company Commission

Lifelong Hoosier Charles Parker celebrates 100th birthday

Charles J W Parker born November 7 1834 in Greene observes his 100th birthday at his home in Indianapolis Indiana. He is the sole surviving member of a family of 13 children born to Jacob Royal and Lois Robinson Parker. He has spent many years in Indiana and remains in good health in his later years.

Charles J. W. Parker Greene Indianapolis Ind Parker Creer Jacob Royal Lois ‘Robinson Parker Indiana

Library Hasis plans Sunday afternoon winter hours

The Library Hasis begins planning to keep open Sundays two to six this winter. Officials hope to expand access and support for patrons during the weekend period.

Hasis

Popham Beach Notables and Local Travel Notes

Long Island visitor Karl Hentz was in town on a Wednesday last week. Bath and Harpswell residents: Mrs. Stephen Etnier, Mrs. Ellison Moody, and others traveled by car to Harpswell and Portland for wintering Yacht Morganda, owned by Stephen Etnier, sailed to Harpswell then Portland for winter storage. Many locals, including Alonzo Morong and family, Frank Small, and the Drake and Oliver households, appear in weekend visits and motor trips to Bath, Portland, and Lisbon Falls. The Popham mail boat engine is under repair in Bath as Capt Louis Oliver and Leslie Dyer shuttle mail by car.

Lyman Barbour Herbert Scott Henry Gipsom Rosarno Willette Lewiston Hamilton McCourt Abbie Minott Charles V. Minott Boston George Thompson New York Mr. Thompson General Electric Co George Davis William Blaisdell Dead River Eustis Jackman Dickinson Place Rodney Wyman Winnie Brown Milton Webber Marianne Herbert Hamilton Chebeague Hamilton Bess Grace Dickinson Louise Garth Sebasco Hanover N. H Joseph Higgins Walters'Cummings Georgetown Augusta Todd Popham Beach Elisha Bridges White Head Coast Guard Station Newburyport Mass Henry Spencer New Yor Henry Minott Margaret Portland Roxbury George C. Pease Bath Charles M. Leavitt Augusta Frank P. Leavitt Lydia J. Feere Fred A. Oliver Frank ‘Leavitt Gordon Davidson South Portland Thomas C. Hughes Phippsburg Welfare Club Omar R. Perry Milton Morse Winneganee Howard Bowker William A. Perry Calvin Rowe Auburn Rogers’ Homestead Frank Wyman Detroit Mich Ernest Rogers Wilbur Wyman Nathan Cushman Harold and Sylvester Shenandoah Valley Ruth Skillings Sylvester Cushman Annie Cutting Skowhegan Farmington John Martin “Rogers Arthur Perry Karl Hentz Long Island Stephen Etnier Ellison Moody Harpswell Clifton Morong Robert Morong Alonizo Merton’ Oliver Popham Leslie Dyst Oliver David M. Rodgerson Leeman E. Drake Gorham Morganda Edna Coolidge Guy Crowley Blanchard Eugene Stover Jackie Leon Fickett Pond Island Alonzo Morong Walter Oliver Frank Oliver Perley Chandler Walter Williams West Georgetown Edward G. McNulty Guy Morse Alcott N. Y Morse Graydon Morse Henry Leonard Kenneth Charles Elizabeth Raymond Larrabee Irving Dobbin Saco Biddeford Rollo Morton Freeman Oliver Frank Scott Somerville Harry Spencer Brooklyn Henry Schofield C. McKenzie Lester Oliver Leeman Drake Marguerite McNulty Fred Ollie Spinney Fred Spinney Gray Road Ernest Spinney Sumner Mains Bay Point William Bowie Parker Head Louis Oliver Leslie Dyer Millard Urquehart Seguin Henry Whitey

Friday Boxing Card Promises Maine Light Heavyweight Show

Promoter Nick Mihalos brings a six week buildup to the Artade arena with a Friday card featuring Maine light heavyweights Leo Salvas of Berlin and Al Bedard of Lewiston. Salvas is undefeated at Arcade arena while Bedard has beaten Jerry Duprey of Bangor and Young Jack Dempsey of Bath. the event also features Charlie Moore of Brunswick versus Plendy Gayton of Lewiston as a supporting bout. Bedard is viewed by many fans as the stronger fighter in the Maine light heavyweight scene.

Nick ‘Mihalos Artade Arena Leo Salvas Berlin N. H al Bedard Lewiston New England Salvas Arcade Arena Bedard Bath Jerry Duprey Maine Tabhe

Winnegance Church Supper Attracts Local Attendance

Winnegance Ladies and church groups hosted a well attended supper in the community house featuring baked beans brown bread rolls cole slaw pickles pies and coffee. Camp Fire girls promoted a food sale and a social evening followed with Bath visitors in attendance.

Winnegance Church Bath M. Helen Sims Squaw Club John G. Morse Elmer Coggeshall Arthur Stewart Cambridge Mass Elizabeth E. Webber Harry C. Webber Charles E. Hewitt Kittery Charles E. Hewitt, Jr

One Night of Love Opens Anniversary Week at Bath Opera House

The Bath Opera House celebrates its 21st anniversary with the film One Night of Love starring Grace Moore and Tullo Carminati. The Columbia romance follows Mary Barrett, a singer who studies in Milan and debuts at the Metropolitan, with a celebrated supporting cast and operatic musical numbers.

Bath Opera House Grace Moore Tullio Carminati Lyle Talbot Mona Barrie Bath ‘Opera House Columbia Miss Moore Miss’ Moore Mary Barrett Italy Milan Europe la Barrett Metropolitan Jessie Ralph Luis Alberni Rosimary Glosz

Briefs Take 4 to 1 in Park Alley league match

Charlie Miller led the J A s with 408 total as they lost 4 1 to the 8th place Briefs. Chinky Burns was top scorer for the Briefs with 376. The match featured a tied first string at 171, a decisive second string, and Miller’s 129 in the third string as the J A s edged in total pins by ten. In the same column a sociological summary notes the industrious Peruvian woman and asks if a woman can work and raise a family.

Charlie Miller Park Alley Chinky Burns J.a.’S Miller

Wide distribution of Aroostook potatoes in October shipments

Aroostook potatoes showed unusual spread with October carrot shipments reaching 27 states plus the District of Columbia and Cuba. All states east of the Mississippi received at least one car except Delaware and Wisconsin, and three western states Missouri, Louisiana, and Texas each received at least one car. This contrasts with October 1933 when only 18 states and the District of California received shipments.

Aroostook Kio Cuba Delaware Wiscosin Mis Souri Louisiana Texas Calweshian

Dromore Farm Bureau Meets at Winnegance

The Dromore Farm Bureau gathered at the Winnegance Community Clubhouse for a meeting titled Home Laundry. Miss Hortense Welch led the session with 27 attendees and 38 members on the roll. A Dec 10 planning meeting and officer nominating slate were announced, plus reports on library lighting, hospital crib donation, and welfare society harvest supper.

Dromore Farm Bureau Winnegance Hortense Welch Sagadahoc County Emily Williams Lillian Perry Bessie Manson Linda Perry Esther McCourt Evelyn Beals Bureau Bath Memorial Hospital Alice Minott Martha Morse Eva Rogers Phippsburg Center Elizabeth Mayo Lizzie Belle Chaney Elizabeth Deering Rose Wyman Sarah Wilbur Sadie Carlson Ann Deering Welfare Society of Phippsburg Bodwell Grange Hall Verna Woodbury Auburn

Obituary Elmer Spinney of Bath Dies in California

Bath native Elmer Ellsworth Spinney died at his Alhambra California home after years of ill health. He was a former confectioner in Bath and Colorado Springs now survived by his widow Annie Folsom Spinney, daughter Edna Isabel Eliot, four sisters and two brothers.

Bath Elmer Ellsworth Spinney Frances M Lowell Daniel Waterman Spinney Alhambra Cal Spinney Colorado Springs Spear Frederick W. Hayes Albert Winslow Colorado California Annie Folsom Spinney Edna Isabel Eliot J. C. Herlyck Gertrude Hayes Mae C. Davis Sebasco Flora Merrill

Death of Anthony Humphreys in Massachusetts

Anthony Humphreys 82 died in Waltham Monday after an accident. A former Bath resident, he worked at Hyde foundry and served on Bath’s common council in 1887. He led Waltham’s poor department for years and was a prominent Odd Fellow. Survived by daughter Dr Ruth E Humphreys, his body to be buried in Oak Grove cemetery.

Bath Anthony Humphreys Waltham Mass Hyde Foundry Odd Fellows Ruth E. Humphreys Oak Grove Cemetery

Funeral for Emerald L. Purington in East Brunswick

Emerald L. Purington of East Brunswick was laid to rest Wednesday at 2 PM at Fred S. Curtis Funeral Home. Rev. Harley A. Shattuck officiated. The Marine veteran was honored by the Roland Smith post of the American Legion with bearers Commander Harry D. Hall Eugene Desmond J. Horace McClure Gardiner D. Rogers Donald Sterling and Donald Young. Burial followed at Oak Grove.

Emerald L. Purington East Brunswick Fred S. Curtis Center Street Harley A. Shattuck Beacon Street

Sears Funeral Rites Held In Marblehead and Bath

Funeral services for Frederick Sewall Sears were held Sunday in Marblehead Mass and Monday at 3 PM in Bath at the Charles E. Cowley funeral home. Rev Henry W Webb officiated with bearers from Portland, Auburn and Bath. Interment followed in Greenlawn cemetery family lot.

Frederick Sewall Sears Marblehead Mass Wiscasset Charles E. Cowley Henry W. Webb George and John Stilphen Portland Graydon D. Burns Auburn Edward J. Burns John J. Quinn Maurice C. Brown Bath Greenlawn Cemetery

Emerald L Purington Dies After Heart Attack In New Jersey

Emerald L Purington 33 a laborer died suddenly from a heart attack Monday at his East Brunswick home. Born in West Bath he was a son of Joseph L and Angie Holman Purington and served in the U S Navy. He is survived by his wife Minnie Purington. A local taxi campaign urges motorists to hire taxis rather than drive when drinking.

Emerald Lewis Purington East Brunswick West ‘Bath Joseph L Angie Holman Purington United States Navy Minnie Purington

Charles R. Donnell Dies Following Illness at 88

Charles Roderick Donnell 88, last surviving cordage industry figure in Bath, died Tuesday night at his home after a two month illness. He built the Donnell Cordage factory, later becoming president and general manager after a 1890 fire. Born July 8, 1846, in Bath, he served on the city council and supported Patten Free Library and Sagadahoc Club. He is survived by his wife Ella Mooers, a daughter Mrs Carroll Watson, a son Alderman Charles J. Donnell, and three granddaughters. funeral Thursday at 2 p.m. at 937 Washington Street.

Charles Roderick Donnell Bath Donnell Cordage Mr. Donnell Joseph Toppan Donnell Lydia Ann (Brooks) Donnell Old Joseph T. Donnell Jesse Donnell Charles R. Donnell Donnell Patten Free Library Board of Old Sagadahoc Club Ella M. Mooers Carroll Watson Charles J. Donnell Washington Street

Mrs Rose E Johnson Drowns Near Brunswick Road Home

The body of Mrs Rose E Johnson of Brunswick Road was found in Whiskeag Pond near Stony Catch by Sheriff Albert Henderson and Osmond J Higgins after her basket of berries and greens was seen nearby. Accidental drowning was the medical examiner's verdict. she suffered heart trouble and lived at the family homestead with four sisters listed among survivors.

Rose E. Johnson Brunswick Road Albert Henderson Osmond J. Higgins Stony Catch John P. Crosby Loring D. Small Henderson Bath Henry Emily Keys Rowell West Bath

Funeral for Master Robert Ellsworth Leonard

The funeral for Master Robert Ellsworth Leonard was held Sunday afternoon at three at his grandparents home 4 Farrin street. Rev. Ernest Heywood and Rev. George B. Wolstenholme officiated. Bearers were Elmer Morse Leon Pennell William Stilphen and Stanley Coleman. Burial followed in Oak Grove.

Robert Ellsworth Leonard Everett W. Leonard Farrin Street Ernest Heywood Wesley Church George B. Wolstenholme People’s Church Robert Elmer Morse Leon Pennell William Stilphen Stanley Coleman Oak Grove

Michele Pecci Funeral Held At St Marys Church

The funeral for Michele Pecci, a noted fruit merchant, took place Monday at eight in St Marys church with Rev Ludger Melancon presiding. Bearers included Edmmund Arconault Henry Biggins Paul Gurney and Stephen McPhee. Committal followed at Calvary cemetery.

Michele Pecci St. Mary’s Church Ludger Melancon Edmmund Arconault Henry Biggins Paul Gurney Stephen McPhee Father Melancon Calvary Cemetery

Wilton Man Returns From Magalloway Region Hunt

A Wilton man hunting in the Magalloway region returned empty handed to learn his 14 year old son had shot a 279 pound buck in the woods behind their home area.

Magalloway

Levi T Thompson veteran tailor dies in Bath aged 73

Levi T Thompson 73 a Bath veteran tailor died at Maine General Hospital Portland after a serious operation He was born in Bath August 10 1861 son of John and Lacy Haywood Thompson and lived in Bath all his life He ran the tailoring department at Thompson Brothers then operated his own shop at 97 Front Street for 14 years He belonged to Sasanoa Tribe 1 O R M Bath Veteran Fireman's Association and Maine State Hand Engine League He was a historian of Bath hand engines and musters He leaves his wife and two brothers Frank N Thompson Bath and George E Thompson Brunswick

Levi T. Thompson Bath Maine General Hospital Portland John and Lacy Haywood Thompson Thompson Brothers Thompson Bros Front Street Maine Frank N. Thompson George E. Thompson Brunswick

Death of Frederick Sears 63 Marblehead man

Frederick Sewall Sears of Marblehead Massachusetts died Friday night at age 63. Born May 16 1871 in Wiscasset he lived in Bath for years and served as Bath police day officer in 1917 18 19. Survived by his wife four sons two daughters and five sisters Mrs Burns Bath Mrs Dearing Bath Mrs Jackson Wiscasset Mrs Seavey Wiscasset and Mrs Stilphen Portland.

Frederick Sewall Sears Marblehead Mass Wiscasset Frederick A Isabel Nate) Sears Bath Edward J. Burns Carrie M. Dearing Everett W. Jackson Oakes Seavey George Stilphen Portland

Child Leonard Dies After Long Illness

Robert Ellsworth Leonard eight died at his grandparents home in Popham Beach after a yearlong illness. He lived in Bangor most of his life and attended South Street primary when well enough. Survived by parents Henry and Mary Leonard, two brothers Kenneth and Charles, sister Betty Lou, and grandparents Everett and thelma Leonard. Funeral was Sunday at 3 PM at grandparents home.

Robert Ellsworth Leonard Henry C. Leonard Popham Beach Everett W. Leonard Farrin Street South Street Kenneth Charles Betty Lou

Bath Fruit Store Proprietor Michele Pecci Dies at 57

Michele Pecci 57 longtime Bath fruit store owner died at his home 72 Court Street Friday noon after a three year health decline. Born in Ortona Dei Marsi Italy he came to the United States 35 years ago and spent 25 in Bath. He ran the Sagadahoc Fruit Co. at 128 Front Street until three years ago and leaves a daughter Mrs Anthony Pellegrini and three brothers Tito Gradito and Joseph Pecci.

Michele Pecci Bath Fruit Court Street Ortona Dei Marsi Italy Sagadahoc Fruit Co Front Street Anthony Pellegrini Tito Pecci Bath and Gradito Joseph Pecci

Mrs Elizabeth M Moore Dies After Long Illness

Mrs Elizabeth M Moore aged 78 widow of John F Moore died Thursday morning after a long illness at the home of her nephew and niece Christy Kelley and Miss Lola Kelley in Hardings where she had lived eight years. Born in Canada to Patrick and Bridget Gillon she is survived by three brothers Matthew J Kelley and Michael J Kelley of Ottawa and Peter E Kelley of Billings Montana. Body sent to Ottawa for the funeral.

Elizabeth M. Moore John F. Moore Christy Kelley Lola Kelley Hardings Canada Patrick Bridget Gillon Matthew J Michael J. Kelley Ottawa Peter E. Kelley Billings Mont

Funeral for Mrs. Hannah Pepper Largely Attended

The funeral for Hannah Elizab eth Pepper widow of Lewis Pepper was held at her 841 Middle Street home Thursday afternoon with Rev. Charles R. Sims officiating. Members of Queen Esther Rebekah lodge Myrtle lodge Odd Ladies and charter members attended as bearers George Gray Leonard Munsey Charles E. Parks and Fred M. Reid and burial followed at Oak cemetery.

Hannah Elizabeth Pepper Lewis Pepper Middle Street Charles R. Sims First Baptist Church Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge Myrtle Lodge Pepper Rebekah Queen Esther Lodge Roberta Parris Elizabeth McCabe Jennie Farrin George Gray Leonard Munsey Charles E. Parks Fred M. Reid Oak Grove

Thompson Ex-Alderman Levi T Thompson Funeral

Levi T Thompson, former Alderman, had a largely attended funeral Sunday at Curtis Funeral Home 105 Center Street. Delegates from Bath Veteran Fireman's Association Sasanoa Tribe S O R M and other veterans attended with Thompson’s long involvement noted. Reverend George B Wolstenholme officiated. Burial followed at the local cemetery.

Levi T. Thompson Curtis Funeral Home Center Street Bath Veteran Fireman’s Association Sasanoa Tribe Mr. Thompson George B. Wolstenholme Eaward “Ier Liam Milles Amsett Alberting Red

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