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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1935

Page

4

Wo man's club in Wiscasset hears Law Making talk

The bi monthly Wo mans club met in Wiscasset Friday November 15 with two vocal solos by Priscilla Bryant a Wiscasset Academy student. Harvey R Pease Esq spoke on The Mechanics of Law Making detailing legislative procedure and answered questions. Tea followed. next meeting November 29 features Mrs Noel C Little on Why Be A Club Woman.

Priscilla Bryant Wiscasset Academy Mary Hobson Alvin W. Keirstead Harvey R. Pease Pease John H. Currier Fred Noel C. Little J. H. Currier Fairfield Emma Gamage South Bristol John Merry Jerusha Woolwich Grange Grange Hall Hartnett Front Street Bath Mikels, Inc Lincoln County Council of Religious Education

Checks Going Out For Christmas Club

Five weeks from last Wednesday brings Christmas, and on Tuesday the First National Bank pays out 17000 to Christmas Club members. The funds circulate in Bath for taxes, insurance, clothing, gifts, and auto payments, illustrating thrift and planning for the holiday season.

First National Bank Saint Nick Bath

Woman's Missionary Society Meeting Honored Guests

Harold Belcher of Boston, treasurer of the American Board of Missions, attended the Winter Street church society meeting at Mrs. Clarence W. Morse’s home, praising the Chinese program. Reverend Joseph O. Purdue and Belcher were guests of honor as the annual bank offering was collected. Maine horsemen at Ralph's Inn, Canaan, paid tribute to Walter G. Morrill and voted to form a permanent organization with an annual Nov. 13 meeting on Col. Morrill’s birthday.

Harold Belcher Boston American Board of Missions Foochow China Woman's Missionary Society of Winter Street Clarence W. Morse Washington Street Icher Joseph O. Purdue Belcher Mrs.Morse Maine Ralph's Inn Canaan Walter G. Morrill Col. Morrill

West Bath Red Cross Busy Sewing Session

West Bath Red Cross met at West Bath grange hall with 28 attendees including three children. Members made baby quilts crazy patchwork and garments. Next meeting moved to December 4 with Mrs Lemont Mrs Cavanaugh Mrs Sandelin and Mrs Baker on the committee.

West Bath The Red Cross West Bath Grange Hall James B. Lemont Herbert Cavanaugh Hugo F. Sandelin Morton Baker Woolwich Owen E. Rogers Sandelin Herbert Simpson Alfred B. Snow Everett Stackpole Annie H. Trufant Harry Wallace William H. White Lincoln Williams Courtney E. Stover Alvah H. Donnell Ernest E. Williams Scott R

West Bath Farm Bureau Holds All Day Meeting

West Bath Farm Bureau held an all day meeting at the Foster home of Mrs. Lincoln Williams with 19 attendees. Mrs. Harris T. Rodick led the clothing accessories session while visitors included Mrs. Hiram C. Brown and Master John Footer. The group planned December's annual session with Miss Hortense Welch present and announced dinner and cleanup committees.

West Earle B. Lermond Charles E. Ripley Rodick Hugo F. Sandelin Elmer Idelinger Charles T. Small Loring D. Small Walter W. Smith Annie H. Trufant Ellery E. Whittemore Williams Coombs Coombs, Mrs. Whittemore Lermond Alvah H. Donnell Hortense Welch Fred J. Rose Ernest E. Rose Hazel Heath

Pinson resigns as auxiliary head at Y M C A

The Y M C A Auxiliary met Monday with 14 members from local churches. Mrs Edwin E Pinson resigned as treasurer, accepted with regret. president Mrs Irving C Varney to find a replacement and to notify Mrs Pinson. A speaker was invited to the January Mother Daughter banquet. Silver Tea postponed. refreshments served for first time since organization. next meeting December 9.

John H. Hunt David Y. Alkazin Ernest Freeman

Republican Women of Sagadahoc County Meet

The Women’s Republican club of Sagadahoc County will hold its monthly meeting Thursday November 21 at two o’clock in the afternoon at the home of Mrs Henry W Butler 627 High Street. The club has been praised as the nearest 100 percent by Miss Nettie Burleigh with three small towns in Sagadahoc unorganized. Meetings have been regular and Mrs Butler is the chairwoman. Increased activities are expected in 1936.

Christian Endeavor Carroll T. Berry Berry Grace Bean Verna Southard Olive Tarbox Episcopal Raymond Farnham Paul Farnham Jeannette Haggett Oak Grove Seminary Lawrence B. Haggett Middle Street Fisher Wright Lilac Cottage Wiscasset Wright Congregational Parsonage Alvin W. Keirstead Charles S. Sewall J. H. Currier Winnie Nelder Poulin Nellie Dowling Bradford Street Portland Women's Republican Club Sagadahoc County Henry W. Butler High Street Sagadahoc Nettie Burleigh Butler Ee c

Successful Young Trapper Harvey Henderson Jr

Harvey Henderson Jr. of Day's Ferry earns notice as a skilled trapper. The article highlights his early start at age two, steady study of trapping, and growing reputation this season based on his catch from his trap line.

Harvey Henderson, Jr Harvey Henderson Day's Ferry Henderson

West Bath Social Ties Mark Weekend Gatherings

A Bath area society note lists attendees at a Topsham Grange meeting and various weekend visits. Names include Edna Higgins Grace Waterman Dorothy Waterman Edward Jenks Harland Booker and many Larrabee family members plus Haggett Ogilvie and Williams households. A funeral and a birthday observance for Mrs. Harry W. Lemont are also noted with family gatherings and exchanges of gifts and greetings.

Topsham Grange Topsham Edna M. Higgins Grace Waterman Dorothy Waterman Edward Jenks Harland Booker Joseph W. Larrabee Emily Larrabee Fred W. Larrabee Phyllis Sandelin Marguerite Donnell Scott R. Ward Pred W. Brown John H. Perkins Hardings Harold L. Haggett Lucy Ann Bath Edwin W. Haggett Harry W. Lemont Quincy Mass Joseph Miss Mary Henry Bickle North Street Walter W. Larrabee Billy Emery Ogilvie Jefferson Courtney E. Stover Somerville Fred Lawrence Foxboro Herbert Wilson Larrabee's Grove Marie Cotes Foster's Point New York Harry Williams Portland Lincoln Williams Joseph M. Lemont Sanford’s Crossing Berry's Mill

West Bath Grangers Meet Despite Weather

Attendance was 56 members, one visitor, with road conditions keeping many away after Sunday's storm. Announced were upcoming Pomona and Bowdoinham events and a Friday grange hall dance. The meeting included a community segment, readings, a kitchen quiz, a blackboard limerick contest, and dancing with music by the Snipe boys.

West Bath Grange Savadahoc Pomona Merry Meeting Grange Bowdoinham Grange Ceres Pomona Charles T. Herderson Arthur 8. Crockett Everett G. Lemont George R. Booker Fred K. Sturtevant Herbert Simpson Clayton Holden Roger Holden

Woolwich Women Republicans Hold Meeting Saturday

Woolwich branch of the Woman's Republican club met at Sagadahoc Perry school house with 123 members present. Mrs. John G. Reed presided, and Mrs. Horatio L. Baker spoke, sharing Camp Abena conference notes and clippings. Monthly meetings set for last Tuesday each month in private homes and a future speaker is sought. secretary Mrs. Lincoln Houdlette reported, and a small collection was approved.

Woolwich Woman's Republican Club Sagadahoc Perry John G. Reed Horatio L. Baker Arrowsic Gues Bake Lincoln Houdlette

Bride and Groom of 25 Years Lead Grand March

Mr and Mrs Percy Bailey observed their Silver Wedding anniversary and led the grand march at a Nequasset Farm Bureau ball in Montsweag Grange hall after a Farm Bureau supper. Supper served to about 100. pumpkins, apples, greens and candles decorated tables. Toddies of cubed beef and pies featured. Stuart cycles?

Percy Bailey Nequasset Parm Bureau Montsweag Grange Hall Farm Bureau Bailey Bureau John H. Carter John Brown Henry T. Dubar Loring K. Soule Carolyn D. Wing Reginald Stacy Stacy

Two Winners Named In School Contest

Carroll Morse and Miss Betty Footer won a National Education Week contest in Morse seniors class L. Defining education in 25 words, Morse’s entry praised developing the mind, shaping character, and strengthening will to meet life’s problems. Both winners earned Shakespearean play tickets from local company actors.

Carroll Morse Betty Footer Morse Gertrude J. Diggery English Department Mr. Morse Miss Footer James Hendrickson and Claire Bruce Shakespearean Players Eugene J. Pooter Trufant Street

Foreign Wars vets plan for installation at Red Men's hall

Dyer Flaherty Post 2197 and its auxiliary hold a public joint installation Sunday at 2 pm with Le Roy P. Smith of Auburn installing officers including George Frost as commander. A medal will be awarded to Eunice G Melzard for bravery rescuing her mother and a companion from drowning in New Meadows River on July 19, 1935, while Marion Spinney aided.

Dyer-Flaherty Veterans For Foreign Wars Red Men’s Hall Leroy P. Smith Auburn State Department Eunice G. Melzard George Melzard Court Street New Meadows Rivers South Street Grammar School Marion Spinney Ta Court Street Smith George Frost Floyd Preble Jess Sanders Mici Butcher Fred Hay William Mitchel Harold L. Cor Liss

Matie Povich Elected President of Bath Lodge

Matie Povich was elected president of the Bath lodge of B'nai B'rith at Beth Israel synagogue on a Tuesday evening meeting. The outgoing president Dr. Joseph I. Smith served the past year as regular meetings continue on the second Tuesday of each month.

Bath Lodge B’nai B’rith Matie Povich Bath B‘nai B'rith Beth Israel Synagogue Mearnstis Santtis Sadebie Povich Joseph I. Smith

Woolwich Community News Highlights In November Events

Woolwich notices a flurry of church gatherings and social happenings. Rev A A Callaghan to speak at Nequasset church Thanksgiving service with 11 am union-wide observance. Montsweag and Day's Ferry branches schedule worship, Sunday school, and a series of messages led by Miss Rose Phillips. Socials include Nequasset Farm Bureau supper and dance with Stacy's Orchestra, plus harvest feast at Topsham grange. Notables: George W Shaw funeral, 25th anniversary for Percy and Mrs Bailey, locals attending from Bath and Dresden, and various travels and visits among residents.

Harold Rollins Bowdeinham Carolyn Sheldon Clyde Stott South Portland Meecamonica Woolwich Union Nequassét Church A. A. Callaghan Maine Conference Methodist Episcopal Church Day's Ferry Sagadahoc Ferry Montsweag Rose Phillips New England Fellowship Hillcrest Parsonage Plinette Allen L. K. MacInnis R.N Brighton Mass Barbara Trott Bath A. E. Trott Nequasset Farm Bureau Montsweag Grange Hall Stacy Percy Bailey Bureau John Carter Moatsweag Grange Topsham Grange James Blinn Dresden Loring Mayberry Belmont Montsweag Grange Jerushx George W. Shaw Asbury Bailey Harvey T. Bailey Jay Bailey Herbert Wright Grover Hill Cemetery J. A. Redlon Harry Richardson Leonard Lord Lawrence Arthur Durgin Damariscotta Clyde Scott Durgin MCRR Clarence Young Chester Leeman Herbert Leeman Montreal Canada David G. Reed Dr. Smith Eben Dana Maine George Ames Waldo Allen Carrol Perkins Mary Dana Barbara Isabel Harold Walker Ellen Ralph Everett Savage, Jr Augusta Milton Hathorn Central Maine Power Co Emma Head St. Petersburg Fla Brunswick Hospital Parker Chaney Eben Chaney Anna Nellie Reed Susan Preble John Savage Marion

Obituary of Kathryn Lewis Small 61 in Long Beach Calif

Word was received Monday of the sudden death in Long Beach California of Mrs Kathryn Lewis Small 61 wife of Albion K P Small. Mrs Small was born in Woolwich daughter of Harriet and Elwell Savage. Besides her husband she is survived by twin daughters Helene M Hatton and Hazel E Williams of Glendale California three sisters Mrs Harriet E Halpen of Haverhill Massachusetts Mrs Jennie M Blair of Weymouth Massachusetts and Mrs Florence A Howard of Malden Massachusetts also by three brothers Edward of Augusta Roger and John Savage of Woolwich.

Long Beach Calif Kathryn Lewis Small Albion K. P. Small Small Woolwich Harriet Elwell Savage Helene M. Hatton Hazel £. Williams Glendale Harriet E. Halpen Haverhill Mass Jennie M. Blair Weymouth Florence A. Howard Malden Edward Augusta Roger John Savage

Funeral for Mrs. Ellen Bickle at 22 North Street

The funeral of Mrs. Ellen Bickle wife of Henry Bickle was held Monday at two o clock from her home 22 North street. Reverend David L Wilson and Reverend George B Wolstenholme conducted the services. Bearers were Dr Paul Gregwarce Charles Pearce Joseph O'Brien Richard Frates Walter Mosher and Bryce Roberts. Interment followed in Oak Grove cemetery with honorary pallbearers Richard Gackenbach Fred Bowie Frank Powers and Daniel Brierly.

Ellen Bickle Henry Bickle North Street David L. Wilson George B. Wolstenholme Paul Gregwarce Charles Pearce Joseph O’brien Richard Frates Walter Mosher Bath Bryce Roberts Brunswick Oak Grove Cemetery

Bailey's Funeral Held for Hiram F Bailey ex-mayor of Old Town

Funeral services for Hiram Franklin Bailey former Old Town mayor and Bath Box Co. general superintendent were conducted Friday at Centra church with Rev. Dr. David L. Wilson officiating. Bath Box Co. officials and workers attended. the box shop closed for the afternoon. The body will be taken Saturday to Orono for burial in Riverside cemetery.

Hiram Franklin Bailey Bath Box Co Old Town David L. Wilson Centra Church Bailey Orono Riverside Cemetery

Ellen M Bickle 72 dies after long Bath residence

Ellen M Bickle 72 wife of Henry died after a short illness at eyape home 22 North street Bath late Saturday Born Ellen Maunder 1863 in Codes Greene Cornwall England she married Henry in 1891 and they moved to Louisville then Bath where they raised six children Eva Mae Clarence Samuel Ann Elizabeth Gladys Ellen Stanley She was active in Genesia chapter O E S and Central church Ladies Aid Survived by husband six children two D C residents a Detroit grandchild trio and a brother John of Falmouth England She valued home life and helping others

Ellen M. Bickle Henry Bickle Eyape North Street Ellen M Codes Greene Cornwall England Richard Elizabeth Maunder Louisville Eva Mae Bath Clarence Samuel Ann Elizabeth Gladys Ellen Stanley Mrs. Bickle Genesia O. E Ladies Aid Central Church Brice Roberts Brunswick Paul A. Gregware Clarence H Stanley J Washington, D. C Samuel E Detroit Mich John Falmouth Robert Dorothy Bickle Nancy Ann Paul Allan Gregware, Jr

Mary A Comeau 66 Bath resident dies after long illness

Mrs Mary Alphia Comeau wife of Charles P Comeau died at her Bath home 4 Charles street after more than two years illness. Born in New Edinborough Nova Scotia she lived in Bath 31 years. She leaves three sons Harry and George in Bath Edward in Baltimore and three daughters Mrs John Mulcahy Mrs Laura Odell and Mrs Carl Wessman. Surviving siblings include Mrs Charles Gaudet Mrs Whitman Doucett Edward Dennis Tellispore and Sylvester Amirault and there are 11 grandchildren.

Mildred Holbrook Winchester Mass Sol Holbrook Main Street Susanne Harwood Ellis Cambride Ellis Gertrude Marean Chester Pendleton Raymond Sherman Bangor Pendleton Pontiac Wiscasset Christine McCarty M. A. Plumstead Birch Point Connecticut Addie Merry Federal Street Fred Merry Edwin Evander Gamage Benjamin H. Adams Washington County Mary Nute Boston George Nute L. B. Haggett Harry Jeannette Portland RFD Charles Plumstead Edgecomb L. Frank Metcalf Westport Richard Rines Metcalf Lincoln Home Newcastle Lincoln County Martin Andrews Son Wolcott Bath Road Josephine Plumstead Gorham B. Lilly Hooper Street Lawrence Colby Colby George Poole Reading Poole Effie J. Poole Sidney G. Evans Brunswick Alonzo H. Applin Applin Belfast Bowdoin Robert Temple Bowdoinham Harry Mosher Mary Alphia Comeau Charles P. Comeau Charles Street New Edinborough Nova Scotia Hilair Marguerite Don Amirault Bath St. Mary’s Church Blessed Virgin Sodality Harry A George H Edward Comeau Baltimore John J. Mulcahy Laura Odell Carl Wessman Cohasset Charles Gaudet Haverhill Whitman Doucett Edward Dennis Tellispore Sylvester Amirault

Woolwich man George W. Shaw dies at 85

George W. Shaw 85 died Saturday at his Woolwich home after two years of ill health. Born in Woolwich he lived there all his life and was known for market trips to Bath. He was a charter Woolwich Grange member, a former school board member and ex selectman. He leaves wife Ella Richardson Bath, son Harold R. Shaw, two grandchildren Ivan and Lloyd, brother Edward B. Shaw, all of Woolwich, plus several nieces and nephews.

George W. Shaw Woolwich George W Sophie Greenleaf Shaw Bath Woolwich Grange

Walter L Blethen Dies After Illness at Bath Memorial

Walter L. Blethen age 73 of 15 Marshall Avenue died Saturday morning at Bath Memorial Hospital after a two year illness. He was a painter. He leaves his wife Mary C. Blethen and one daughter Mrs. William Miller of Bowdoinham.

Walter L. Blethen Marshall Avenue Bath Memorial Hospital Mary C. Blethe William Miller Bowdoinham

Mrs Comeau’s Funeral Held at St Mary’s Church

Funeral services for Mary Alphia Comeau wife of Charles P Comeau were conducted Saturday at eight in St Marys church a high mass of requiem Rev Timothy C Maney officiated Bearers listed and burial followed at Calvary cemetery in the same town

Mary Alphia Comeau Charles P. Comeau Charles Street St. Mary's Church Timothy C. Maney Henry M. Biggins Frank R. Durant Desire Amirault Melvin L. Comeau Henry J. White Alex Burgess, Jr Calvary Cemetery

Committal Service For Local Resident Eliza Blasland

Committal services for Mrs. Eliza J. Blasland and Howard Blasland were held Friday at Maple Grove cemetery with Rev. Joseph O. Purdue officiating. Funeral services were at 148 Summer Street in Auburn earlier Friday morning.

Eliza J. Blasland Howard Blasland Auburn Maple Grove Cemetery Joseph O. Purdue Summer Street

Also Mentioned on This Page

Arthur Williams Alfred Dowling Vincent C. Reed Providence R. I Rhode Island Woman’s Missionary Society Meeting West Bath Red Cross West Bath Farm Bureau Foster’s Point District Pinson West Bath Grangers Woolwich Women Republicans Arrows Foreign Wars Mrs Higam F. Bailey Funeral Mary A. Comeau Mrs. Comeau
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