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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1928

Page

6

Misses Downey Farewell Party by North End Scouts

Helen and Mary Downey left Bath for a new home in Bingham on Friday and were bid a farewell at a North End Girl Scouts gathering at the Furber home on Washington Street. The program featured solos, dances, a war dance, recitations, and gifts from the unit, with thanks expressed by the sisters for the party and the gifts.

Helen Mary Downey John E. Downey Park Street Bingham North End Girl Scouts William A. Furber Washington Street Pauline McDonald Barbara Fisher Marjorie Furber Katherine Marr Virginia Gelder Phyllis Chaney Pearl Savare Barbara Chaney MrDonald Mary Bath Pearl Savage Adeline McAllister Virginis Golder Mary and Helen Downey

The Gang club meeting at Miss Emma MacDonald home

The Gang club met Friday evening at the home of Miss Emma MacDonald, lower Washington street. An enjoyable evening was had by all present and refreshments were served. Those listed included Misses Lelia Thornton, Louise Munsey, Shirley Shepard, Virginia Clark, Amanda Munsey, Jessie Colby and Dorothy MacDonald of Portland. The next gathering is planned for Friday evening at the home of Misses Louise and Amanda Munsey of Marshall avenue.

Gang Emma MacDonald Lower Washington Street Lelia Thornton Louise Munsey Shirley Shepard Virginia Clark Amanda Munsey Jessie Colby Dorothy MacDonald Portland Louise Marshall Avenue

Mrs Kingsley Hosts Card Club at Cobb Road Home

Mrs Chester S. Kingsley entertained her card club at her Cobb road home on Thursday afternoon, hosting a pleasant social gathering with fellow members.

Chester S. Kingsley Cobb Road

Miss Gwendolyn Vaughn Hosts Four Tables of Bridge

Miss Gwendolyn Vaughn entertained at her Corliss Street home Saturday with four tables of bridge in honor of guest Miss Madeline Murphy of Biddeford. Prizes went to Flora Fraser, Josephine Fraser, Lillian Lee, and Mrs J Haviland Torrey. Guests included Mrs George Brswell of Brunswick and Mrs Donald Hopkins of Florida. Maurice Deering and Edward W Hartnett left for a few days on a business trip to Boston.

Jane Lemont Corliss Street Rockland Gilman Seabury Bath Miss Lemont Charles Bruce Belfast Gwendolyn Vaughn Madeline Murphy Biddeford Flora Fraser Josephine Fraser Lillian Lee J. Haviland Torrey George Brswell Brunswick Donald Hopkins Florida

Pine Tree circle whist results and social notes

At the Pine Tree circle whist party last week George Johnson won first prize with awards to Mrs Ches ter Totman and Mrs John Con roy in second and third places Chester Totman and consolations to Mrs Saide Fogs and Roger Moulton. Social notices include visits to Bangor Blue Hills and Bath with names and streets.

Pine Tree Circle George Johnson Chester Totman John Conroy Saide Fogs Roger Moulton

Beals and McFadden Return from Westport Visit

Mrs Ida M Beals of Woolwich and sister Mrs Addie P McFadden of Middle Street returned Sunday from Westport Junction after spending the week with their sister Mrs Anna Jewett. Mr and Mrs Bertram Brown who have lived on Andrews Road will move to Bangor where Brown has taken a new job as manager of the Front Street A and P store.

Fred A. Fuller Andrews Road Ida M. Beals Woolwich Addie P. McFadden Middle Street Westport Junction Anna Jewett Bertram Brown Bangor Brown Front Street Rudolph McRae Lisbon Falls Robert Brownell Cobb Road Vinalhaven Rhode Island

Hart Couple Relaxing Visit in Arlington Mass

Mr and Mrs Charles Hart have returned from a visit in Arlington Massachusetts and are spending a few days with Mrs Hart s mother Mrs George Barter at 43 Lincoln Street before returning home to Southport.

Charles Hart Arlington, Mass

Bath City Hospital chief seeks $3000 from Budget panel

Henry C Wright spoke in Augusta as Bath City Hospital president presenting needs before the State Budget committee. The hospital requested $3000 this year, matching last year. Major Kimball urged $38460 for the Bath Military and Naval Orphan Asylum. Emery Wilson began duties as clerk at the Hotel Phoenix Monday afternoon.

Henry C. Wright Augusta Wed Bath City Hospital Major Kimball Bath Military and Naval Orphan Asylum Emery Wilson Corliss Street Hotel Phoenix

Searsport visitors include Harry S Lord and son

Harry S Lord and his son Harry 8S Lord Jr visited the city on Friday afternoon. Lord Sr formerly ran a sail loft in Bath during the 1890s and into the mid 20th century, later moving to Boston to build sails for the Crowell-Thurlow fleet. He retired recently and settled in Searsport.

Harry S. Lord Harry Lord Jr Searsport Mr. Lord Sr Bath Boston Crowell-Thurlow

Mrs Amy Perry and Daughter Portioned Passage in Portland Biddeford

Mrs Amy Perry and her daughter Mrs Emery Footer resided on lower High street and were reported to have passed away Thursday in Portland and Biddeford.

Amy Perry Emery Footer Lower High Street Portland Biddeford

Delta Kappa Epsilon Convention Plans Boston Event

President Kenneth C. M. Sills and Governor Ralph O. Brewster head an honorary committee for the 84th Delta Kappa Epsilon convention to be held in Boston from December 27 to 29. Bowdoin men play key roles with Harry L. Wiggin directing a theater party and a Dec 28 University Club dance, while John Clair Minot and Felix A. Burton are among ten Bowdoin delegates on the arrangements committee.

Kenneth C. M. Sills Ralph O. Brewster Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity Boston Harry L. Wiggin Bowdoin University Club John Clair Minot Felix A. Burton

Frank Dunton Visits Hebron Academy Head Family Home

Frank Dunton of Hebron Academy was a Saturday guest at the home of his parents Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Dunton.

Frank Dunton Hebron Academy Mrs W. F. Dunton

Maine business leader to speak at Brunswick Rotary canceled

Mrs Ellen Libby Eastman of Sanford, president of the Maine Business and Professional Women's clubs, was scheduled to speak at Bath club charter night before the Brunswick Rotary club on Monday noon, but the meeting was canceled due to a smallpox epidemic in the town. Dr and Mrs Paul Bagdikian spent the weekend in South Berwick, guests of Mrs John M Burleigh.

Ellen Libby Eastman Sanford Maine Business & Professional Women's Clubs Bath Club Brunswick Rotary Club Paul Bagdikian South Berwick John M. Burleigh

Hunters Return From Weeklong Trip Near Oxford County

Sheriff Albert Henderson Judge John J Keeran Charles Henderson and Waldo Weston arrived home Saturday from a hunting trip at W S Hart's camps at Wilsons Mills near the New Hampshire line. They reported gunner activity was numerous, more so than deer, with deer extremely wild after hard Fall hunting.

Albert Henderson John .J. Keeran Charles Henderson Waldo Weston W. S Hart Wilson's Mills Oxford County New Hampshire

Miss Katherine Trott Visits Auburn Friend From Farmington Normal

Miss Katherine Trott of Washington Street, teaching at North Grammar School, spent the weekend in Auburn at the home of Miss Fila Day, a Farmington Normal School classmate.

Katherine Trott Washington Street North Grammar School Auburn Fila Day Miss Trott Farmington Normal School

High Hat Club Meets at Miss Wright Home

The High Hat club gathered Monday evening at Miss Phyllis Wright's Marshall avenue home for music and cards. Guests included Muriel Howe Elizabeth McGrath Mildred Hooper Edna Hallowell Carolyn Plant Edna Potter and Marjorie Legard. Mrs Charlies H Stinson of Middle street left Monday for Lewiston to reside.

High Hat Phyllis Wright Marshall Avenue Muriel Howe Elizabeth McGrath Mildred Hooper Edna Hallowell Carolyn Plant Edna Potter Marjorie Legard Charlies H. Stinson Middle Street Lewiston

Priscilla Magoun Hosts Luncheon and Bridge Event

Miss Priscilla Magoun entertained with a luncheon and bridge at her Green street home on Friday afternoon. Six tables of auction were held with prizes awarded: first prize to Miss Isabelle Carter for a quilted pillow, second prize to Miss Ruth Skillings for a portfolio, third prize to Miss Clare Coombs for a decorated box, and a consolation prize of an Italian pottery dish to Mrs. Arthur J. Dunton.

Priscilla Magoun Green Street Isabelle Carter Ruth Skillings Clare Coombs Arthur J. Dunton

Luncheon and Bridge at Her Home on Green Street

A luncheon and bridge gathering will be held at her home on Green Street Friday at noon. The event centers on social bridge play among attendees, with no further details about guests or organizing group.

Camp Overlook director receives inquiry from Wingko China

Mrs. Martha Rich Bowen, director and owner of Camp Overlook at Georgetown, received a Saturday night mail inquiry from Mine Hochanz Tzeki, Wingko, China, requesting an illustrated catalogue and book of facts about the camp. The catalogue has been forwarded, illustrating print engenders far reaching effects. Granville G. Jewett of Westport Junction returned Saturday after a week with his sister, Mrs. Herber, Knight of Washington street.

Martha Rich Bowen Overlook Georgetown Granville G. Jewett Westport Junction Mrs. Herber, Knight Washington Street

Bath Board of Trade reps attend New England Conference in Portland

President George C. Quicksall Secretary George P. Larrabee Arthur Sewall and Harold P. Small attended the New England Conference meeting in Portland as Bath Board of Trade representatives. They described the session as most interesting and inspiring. Mrs Maude Longley of Dummer street has returned from a week's visit in Waltham Massachusetts with her daughter Mrs Fred Graff.

George C. Quicksall George P. Larrabee Arthur Sewall Harold P. Small Portland New England Bath Board of Trade Maude Longley Dummerstreet Waltham, Mass Fred Graff

Portland Bath residents noted in diverse personal items

Notices list local residents and visitors with movements including Mr. and Mrs. Ward of Portland and Bath, Nichols guests in Miami, Jacksons returning to Andrews road, Hanscom weekend with Sanders, and other short residence and travel updates across Portland Bath and nearby towns. Also mentions a Nazarene pastor ill at home and readings planned by Mrs. Arthur F. Brown.

Professor Wilmot Mitchell Addresses Portland Group

Professor Wilmot B. Mitchell spoke Friday before the Woman's Literary Union of Portland on the subject A New England Humorist Valiant and Versatile Lowell.

Wilmot B. Mitchell Woman's Literary Union of Portland New England Lowell

Miss Emma Ayer Returns to Thomason Bros. Duties

Miss Emma Ayer bookkeeper for Thomason Bros resumes duties after a two week vacation spent in Boston as guest of her sister Mrs Edward Gilman.

Emma Ayer Thomason Bros Boston Edward Gilman

Miss Erelyn Coombs Visits Lewiston Weekend

Miss Erelyn Coombs of Lewiston spends the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Isaac Coombs on Cherry street.

Erelyn Coombs Lewiston Isaac Coombs Cherry Street

Bath Visit Highlights from Raymond Welch Family

Mr and Mrs Raymond Welch and daughter Evelyn of Woodfords were in Bath on Monday visiting. Welch attended Past Masters Night at the Masonic Temple Monday evening. Miss Bessie Greenblatt, Gorham Normal School student, recently returned to Gorham after staying with her parents Mr and Mrs S Greenblatt of Franklin.

Raymond Welch Evelyn Woodfords Bath Welch Masonic Temple Bessie Greenblatt Gorham Normal School Gorham S. Greenblatt Franklin Street

Mrs Gackenbach Returns From Bath to New York City

Miss Laura Gackenbach, after several weeks with her parents Mr and Mrs Richard C Gackenbach of North street in Bath, returned Saturday to New York City. The stork has brought an eight pound girl to Mr and Mrs Murdock Murray of Tarbox street named Beatrice Irene.

Laura Gackenbach Bath Richard C. Gackenbach North Street New York City Stork

Morse-Deering game attendees in Bath list of locals

Among Bath attendees at the Morse Deering game in Deer ing were Mrs Fred H Thompson and daughter Dorothy Mrs Jed F Hallowell daughter Miss Edna and son Franklin Mrs Chester A Plant and daughter Miss Carolyn Bernice Gilley Elizabeth McGrath Muriel Howe Mildred Hooper Phyllis Wright Mary Newell Mary Larrabee Winifred Aderton Patricia Whitehouse Charlotte O'Brien Louise Stewart Supt Clinton D Wilson Prin Arthur B Scott J Edward Pomeroy Elbridge R Wright Nathan Watson Silas Plant Howard Bates Paul Wilson James Miller Louis Miller William Gove Charles Maxwell Elmer Norton Reddington Reed Maurice Deering Jack Stewart Elmer Dow Mrs Martha P Small returned Friday night from Boston where she passed the week Miss Zephie Abbott of 36 Rose Street returned home after seven weeks evangelistic campaign covering Ayres Cliff Quebec and Northern Vermont Miss Abbott was assisted by Miss Christina Lang of Ridlonville a returned missionary from India Miss Abbott and Miss Lang attended the Advent Christian International Conference held at Morrisville VI After the holidays Miss Abbott and Miss Lang plan to hold evangelistic meetings in Massachusetts.

Bath Deering Fred H. Thompson Dorothy Jed F. Hallowell Edna Franklin Chester A. Plant Carolyn Bernice Gilley Elizabeth McGrath Muriel Howe Mildred Hooper Phyllis Wright Mary Newell Mary Larrabee Winifred Aderton Patricia Whitehouse Charlotte O'Brien Louise Stewart Clinton D. Wilson Prin Arthur Zephie Abbott Rose Street Ayres Cliff Quebec Vermont Miss Abbott Christina Lang Ridlonville India Miss Lang Morrisville Massachusetts

Card Club At Mrs Haley's House Hosts Auction Tea

Mrs Thomas K Haley entertained her Cobbroad card club at her home on Wednesday of last week. Two auction tables produced a first prize flower holder and sweet peas won by Mrs Annie Johnson while Mrs Ralph Mank took second high with a vase and roses. Consolation went to Mrs Lucile Blake. Guests included Mrs Fred Irish Mrs Helen Green Mrs Potter Mrs Blake Mrs Annie Johnson Mrs Eleanor Thomas. The hostess served crab salad hot rolls olives cakes coffee and nuts. The club meets next Wednesday at Mrs Potter's Andrews Road. Sam Ward, previously ill, is reported much improved at home. Arthur Sewall visited from the Stone House, spending Thursday and Friday in Portland.

Thomas K. Haley Dennison Annie Johnson Ralph Mank Lucile Blake Fred Irish Helen Green Sarah Potter Eleanor Thomas Potter Andrews Road

Visiting Airman Heads to San Antonio Arsenal

Technical Sergeant Samuel McElroy of Fort Levett Portland leaves Nov 28 with wife Mrs McElroy for San Antonio Texas where he will be stationed at the San Antonio arsenal after a six year assignment at Fort Baldwin and four years at Fort Levett. The piece also notes several short social notices about guests and travels of local residents.

Samuel McElroy Fort Levett Portland Page Wyman Sgt. McElroy Fort Baldwin San Antonio Texas San Antonio Arsenal

Unclear fragment mentions Merritt couple moving from Portland

Text fragment notes Mrs Freeman H Merritt of Jebusco Esintes sallea and party staying about a month before returning to Portland where they have taken apartments for the Winter.

Freeman H. Merritt Jebusco-Esintes Sallea O Portland

Miss Ellen Turner Visits Sister in Melrose Mass

Miss Ellen Turner returns from Melrose Massachusetts after a weekend visit with her sister Mrs. Isabelle Russell.

Ellen Turner Melrose, Mass Isabelle Russell

Bath Notes Mark Local Affairs And Civic Projects

Notes detail nearby civic happenings from Bath including garage front progress, judicial confirmations by the Governor and Executive Council, and various community events. The piece covers town architecture, local talks, school class planings, street repairs, and social club activities with references to Bath citizens, organizations, and places.

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