People’s Church Reports Membership Gain and Strong Finances
Gratifying reports at the church annual meeting show a membership increase and improved finances. Rev. George B. Wolstenholme presided as officers and deacons were reappointed. New and re elected officers and committees include Helen Leonard Nina McRae Milan Leonard and Clarence Seavey with Sunday school supervision confirmed. The Ladies Aid met before the church session naming officers and committees for sewing visiting and sales. A Christmas sale is set for December 14 with a supper to follow and multiple volunteer committees listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People's Church
George BR. Wolstenholme
Helen Leonard
Nina McRae
Milan Leonard
Clarence Seavey
Ladies Aid and Circle
Margaret Sutherland
Maude Orr
Minnie Cressey
Bernice Cressey
Maud Orr
Jessie Chetwynd
Mary Anderson
Fathers Night Proves Success In Community Program
The article describes Fathers Night events highlighting home church and school roles in character building. Scouts aid citizenship, guard Halloween alarm boxes reducing false alerts from 35 in 1932 to three this year. Meetings at Grace church parish house set dates for December with various hostesses and committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick
Scouts
George Washington
Portland
Anne Morrow
Clinton D. Wilson
Grace Church Parish House
Joseph I. Smith
Roscoe P. McFadden
Alice M. Magoun
Frostina E. Marston
Mary Conley
Fred J. Higgins
Milton C. Trott
Elizabeth D. McGrath
Bessie M. Hunt
J. Gertrude Silsby
Janette W. Smith
Emma Hooper
Joseph O. Purdue
Car
C. ‘Anderson
Leslie J. ‘Wold
Bridge over Kennebec carries multi utility lines under rental
The abandoned Kennebec crossing now owned by Augusta Water District supports a 16 inch water pipe, an eight inch gas pipe, three 4000 volt and two 2200 volt electric circuits, and a telephone line all rented to Central Maine District. The highway bridge also carries two 10 inch lines under each sidewalk delivering service to East Ride at a low price of 2500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebec
Augusta Water District
Central
Community Notes From Phippsburg and Nearby
A long list of local residents and visitors appears in this week’s society notes. Families from Bath, West Bath, and neighboring towns swap visits attend dinners and gatherings, while road improvements near the old schoolhouse draw attention as locals praise the completed grade and cautious surfacing progress.
Bowdoin Cast to Stage Whistling in the Dark
The Bowdoin Masque and Gown Society presents Whistling in the Dark on November 26 in Memorial hall. Richard V. McCant of Portland and Nell Barber of Brunswick lead roles with George H. Quinby directing. Quinby joins Bowdoin as a new English department member and brings extensive directing and acting experience from Broadway and regional theatres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowdoin Masque and Gown Society
Memorial Hall
Richard V. McCant
Portland
Nell Barber
Brunswick
George H. Quinby
Bowdoin
Mr. Quinby
Double Door
Southampton
Long Island
The
Barnstormers
New Hampshire
Popham Beach News Notes Local Visitors and Trips
A stream of local residents and visitors are noted in Popham Beach and nearby towns. Nina Larrabee returns home from visits with Captain and Mrs. Rollo Morton in Saco and Kennebunkport, while several Bath and Portland residents travel for business, school or family occasions.
Bath Shipbuilders Join Pine Tree League in 1934 35
The Bath Shipbuilders were voted into the Pine Tree League for 1934 35 at Lewiston joining Norway Paris and Livermore Falls as confirmed members. Augusta Wilton and Rangeley expected to join next, Rumford and Mexico will not field teams this year with Rumford entering a city league home schedule. Rangeley admission hinges on Friday night Bath games to allow overnight travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Shipbuilders
Lewiston
Bath
Norway-Paris
Livermore Falls
Augusta
Wilton
Rangeley
Rumford
Mexico
ELECT OFFICERS FOR THE LEAGUE
Those present at the meeting on Tuesday evening were Clifton W. Ted ford, John Hayes, Harry Haynes, James McQuarrie, Robert Callan, Warren Hawley, Philip Oliver, Harold Carter, Edwin Pinson, E. A. Jewett, William Fall, Frank Harvie, Herbert Henderson, Henry Mank, Alfred Neal, William Per, Charles Os borne. Eighteen of the twenty one members of the governing committee were in attendance. The meeting adjourned at 8 50. An eight pound son was Born Monday afternoon to Mr. and Mrs. Edwin F. Thing of 31 Saucier street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William B. Perry
Brooklyn
N. Y
Walter J. ‘Pierce
Ida Hinckley
Georgetown
J. Lester Morse
Harry Gilmore
Eleacher Brown
Cora ‘Campbell
Errol ‘Blaisdell
William ‘Blaisdell
Josephine Cavanaugh
Bath
Edith Atwood
Fred A. Oliver
Cora Campbell
Vinie Oliver
William W. Farr
Mechanic Falls
Revere
Mass
Edward
Sebasco
Harry Watson
Paul Gilmore
Robert
Virginia
Percy Lowe
Errold Blaisdell
William A. Perry
Calvin Rowe
Auburn
Campbell Farm
Thomas
Edward Thomas, Jr
Popham School
Jay Daley
Foxboro
Ray Campbell
Campbell
Dromore
Frank P. Leavitt
Sylvester Oliver
Ella ‘Reed
Edward Thomas
Emily Wyman
Frank Wyman
Leon Eaton
Paul Bagdikian
F. P. Leavitt
Edward Blaisdell
Eustis
Coral Campbell
Tommy Butler
Pushard Place
Rocky Mountain
Lora Stinson
Phippsburg
Emerson Stinson
Woolwich
Christine and
Catherine McCourt
Lyman Barbour
Leslie Dyer
Philip Wyman
Hamilton McCourt
Bernice Colby
Organization of Maine Republican Women’s Clubs
Green Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Augusta
Abbie Minott
Henry Minott
Portland
Roscoe Perkins
Stahl’s
Harriet Jean
Williams
Thomas Totman
Weston Place
Charles V. Minott
Bess
Grace Dickinson
Organization of Maine State Republican Club
Clifton W. Tedford
John Hayes
Harry Haynes
James McQuarrie
Robert Callan
Warren Hawley
Philip Oliver
Harold Carter
Edwin Pinson
E. A. Jewett
William Fall
Frank Harvie
Herbert Henderson
Henry Mank
Alfred Neal
William Per
Charles “Osborne
Saucier Street
Old hose house torn down on High street
Local company has disbanded and the old hose house on High street is torn down. Charles T. Small has returned from Dorchester and Portland. Mrs. Robert P. Manson and Mrs. Fred L. Parks report illnesses. Squaw club meets with Mrs. Elmer Coggeshall and will meet again with Mrs. Charles Merry. City to install catch basin to drain surplus water on High and Bridge streets. Ice boats may form as lake thickens and new boats are under construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Street
Charles T. Small
Oart
Dorchester
Mass
Portland
Robert P. Manson
Fred. L. Parks and Son
Lincoln
Somerville
Squaw Club
Elmer Coggeshall
Charles Merry
Bridge Street
Red Cross aids fire victims in Bath chapter meeting
Bath American Red Cross held a regular meeting in Sagadahock block with Mrs. Henry W. Owen Jr. presiding. Cash receipts totaled 999.75 from memberships and gifts. Georgetown fire relief and island donations supported two homes and aid to 24 families. The chapter reported on welfare work, baby conferences, and a year ahead quota including lap covers and bibs. The Woolwich chapter became a branch, and the next annual meeting is Jan 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
The
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Sagadahock Block
Henry W. Owen, Jr
John C. Fitzgerald
Roll Call
Bernice MacDonald
Popham Beach
West Point
Phippsburg
West Bath
Georgetown
Arthur Sewall 2Nd
Ruth W. Henry
Henry
Carolyn M. Moses
Togus
Woolwich
Edward V. Reed
Owen
Colonial Club
J. Albert Redion
Hermon W. Crooker
Seta
Mullin
Pine Tree Troop Girl Scouts Meet With Full Attendance
Pine Tree Troop No. 1 Girl Scouts met in the Y rooms with full attendance. Patrol leaders led patrols and planned hikes to Arthur Sewall’s woods from ten to three on Saturday. Court of Honor heard reports and approved plans for high school troop members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Tree Troop
Girl Scouts of America
Court of ‘Honor
Donald F. Preble
Court of Honor
Arthur Sewall
North
Lincoln Streets
Mrs W Dayton Hill Hosts Contract Club at Washington Street
Mrs W Dayton Hill entertained her contract club at her home on Washington Street Tuesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Dayton Hill
Washington Street
Philip Oliver Heads Conference Group for YMCA Boys’ Conference
Philip Oliver was elected president of the Sagadahoc county adaboc group for the State Y M C A Boys Conference to be held in Portland on November 23 24 and 25. Elton Pinkham Franklin Halliwell and Robert Feero were elected vice president secretary and treasurer respectively. The group will travel to Portland for credentials and sessions led by William C Perkins with many local boys named as group leaders and attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Oliver
Adaboc
Y. M. C. A. Boys
Portland
Elton Pinkham
Franklin Halliwell
Robert Feero
Sagadaho County
Donald Page
Sagadahoc
Sagadahoc County
Paul Legard
Linwood Temple
Donald Marshall
Franklin Hallowell
Otis Smith
Robert Feere
Ralph Card
John Shaughnessy
Page
Chaney
Maynard Carlton
Clayton Thibodeau
James McQuarrie
Nicholas Vamvakias
Joseph Robinson
Bath
William C. Perkins
Ralph Dale
Manley T. Ellis
Clifton FE. Legard
P. Haviland Chaney
E. Douglas Crosby
David F. Gavagan
Clayton R. Thibodeau
Charles R. Sims
Willis Hall
Frank 8. Martin
George P. Moody
Henry Rideout
RSE High French Club Opens Season
Morse high school announces the French club initiation held Thursday in the auditorium. Officers are Miss Marjorie Trott president Ruth Cohen vice president Alma Allen secretary Beatrice Adams treasurer. New members listed include Esther Furber Edna Durant Elizabeth Pinkham Lucy Haggett Iscar Greenblatt Merton Sprague Ruth Lary Alfred Cormier Ruth Sprague Mary Sprague Muriel Quinn Warren Hawley Silvia Kutz Fernald Frank Esther Drummond Raymond Ingalls Janet Bridgham Dorothy Anliker John Morse Jr Robert Bragg Dorothy Thebeau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse High School
Ralph Card
Elton Pinkham
Charlotte King
Marjorie Trott
Ruth Cohen
Alma Allen
Beatrice Adams
Esther Furber
Edna Durant
Elizabeth Pinkham
Lucy Haggett
Iscar Greenblatt
Merton Sprague
Ruth Lary
Alfred Cormier
Ruth
Maine Central Gate Casting Damaged in City Collision
A collision Monday evening at the Washington and Vine streets intersection damaged the Maine Central gate casting. A Chevrolet coach owned by John H. Todd and driven by Alice B. Todd collided with a Packard runabout owned and driven by William F. Blaisdell. The impact damaged the rear left end of the Blaisdell car against the iron receptacle, but neither vehicle suffered major damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine Central Railroad
Washington Street
Washington
Vine Streets
John H. Todd
Woolwich
Alice B. Todd
William F. Blaisdell
Phippsburg
Todd
Vine
Blaisdell
Williams Family Visits Boston From Court Street
Mr and Mrs Daniel Williams and daughter Elizabeth of Court street were recent visitors in Boston for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Williams
Elizabeth
Court Street
Boston
Annie O Dale dies after fall leads to illness
Mrs Annie O Dale widow of W O Dale of Hallowell died in Memorial hospital after injuries from a fall at her son Ralph O Dale’s home. Born in Bath she lived most of her life in Hallowell and later Bath. Survived by sons Ralph and George, a brother and a sister. Funeral private. body sent to Massachusetts for cremation and ashes buried in Hallowell cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie O. Dale
W. O. Dale
Hallowell
Memorial Hospital
Ralph O. Dale
Dale
Bath
William H. McIntire
Beacon Street Methodist Church
United Order of the Golden Cross
Ralph
George R. Dale
Portland
Clarence R McIntire
Hope
R. I
Eunice Webber
Small Point
High Street
Massachusetts
Hallowell Cemetery
Mrs Caroline B Leighton Rolfe 72 dies in Portland
Mrs Caroline B Leighton Rolfe, 72, widow of Percival B Rolfe, died Monday at 98 State Street Portland. Survived by nephews Charles Arthur Wallace and Chester A Plant of Bath and Stephen Plant of Brookline. nieces Mrs Fred H Cary and Mrs E E Pinson. Active in Audubon society and antiques. past president of the Woman's Literary Union. Funeral Wednesday at two at her home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline B. Leighton Rolfe
Percival B. Rolfe
Bath
State Street
Portland
Rolfe
Charles
Arthur
Wallace
Chester A. Plant
Stephen Plant
Brookline
Mass
Fred H. Cary
East Brunswick
E. E. Pinson
Evelyn Reed Dies After Short Illness in Bath Memorial Hospital
Evelyn Louise Reed age 25 wife of Winship Appleton Reed of Day's Ferry Woolwich died Sunday morning at Bath Memorial Hospital after a month long illness. Born in Ossining New York she was daughter of Matthew J Patterson and Louise Miller Patterson. She graduated from Flushing High School and Packard Business School New York City. She moved to Woolwich after marrying two years ago. She was a member of Woolwich Grange Day's Ferry Community Club and Presbyterian Church of Flushing. Survived by husband infant son Guy Patterson Reed born November 8 her parents Malcolm Patterson of Flushing and one brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Louise Reed
Winship Appleton Reed
Day's Ferry
Woolwich
Bath Memorial Hospital
Mrs. Reed
Ossining
N. Y
Matthew J
Louise (Miller) Patterson
Flushing, L. I
Packard Business School
New York City
Mr. Reed
Death of Ellen Frances Jones in New Britain
Ellen Frances Jones wife of William H. Jones former Bath resident died in New Britain where she had lived with her daughter Nellie F. Preston. Born in Bath she was daughter of the late George King and lived in this city until about a decade ago. Survivors include four sons J. Frank and Arthur Jones of Bath George H. Jones of East Boothbay and William Jones of Spokane Washington one brother George King of Brooklyn New York and her daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Britain
Conn
Ellen Frances Jones
William H. Jones
Bath
Nellie F. Preston
George King
Newark
N. J
J. Frank
Arthur Jones
George H. Jones
East Boothbay
William Jones
Spokane
Wash
Brooklyn
N. Y
Funeral services for Ellen Frances Jones
Ellen Frances Jones wife of William H Jones of New Britain Connecticut formerly of Bath died recently. Services were held at the home of her son J Frank Jones 33 Russell Street Bath. Rev George B Wolstenholme officiated bearers George Com eau Raymond Haley Frank Hinds Milton Footer. Burial was in Oak Grove cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Frances Jones
William H. Jones
New Britain
Thomas J. White Rites Held for West Bath Farmer
Funeral services for Thomas J. White of West Bath were conducted Monday at 2 PM at his Foster's Point Road residence with Rev. David L. Wilson officiating. Bearers included Albert W. White, Marshall White of Warren and Albert J. White, Osman Higgins of West Bath. Burial followed in Riverside Cemetery. Brunswick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. White
West Bath
Foster’s Point Road
David L. Wilson
Albert W. White
Marshall White
Warren
Albert J. White
Osman Higgins
Riverside Cemetery
Brunswick
Committal Service Held for Bath Native Anthony Humphreys
A committal service was held at Oak Grove cemetery for Anthony Humphreys, former Bath resident, who died in an accident in Waltham Massachusetts last week Friday afternoon at one o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Grove
Anthony Humphreys
Bath
Waltham
Mass
Henry Cobb obituary notes lifelong Gardiner ties and family
Henry Cobb born 1862 near Cambridge worked as a carpenter and foreman at the Hemingbec Engine Co. He died recently and left a daughter Alice Rideout and two sons Alton H M and James A Cobb. Surviving siblings include Alfred P Cobb of Cambridge and Laura Lindsay of Boston, plus a nephew Joseph L Cobb and 14 grandchildren. He resided with his son Alton H M Cobb in Gardiner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Or. Gardiner
Alton 'H. Seecond Road
Eavitt) Cobb
Cobb
Bartaem
Ose
Alfred Pra Phosbe (Goddard) Cobb
Stone
Brunswick
Hieninebec
Alice Rideout
This City
Alton HM
James ‘A. Cobb
Gardiner
Alfred P. Cobb
Cambridge
Mass
Laura Lindsay
Boston
Joseph L. Cobb
Albert McFadden
Regent
Miss Elizabeth Cameron Dies After Brief Illness At 84
Elizabeth Cameron 84 a retired Minneapolis teacher died suddenly Tuesday at her niece Mrs Charles Blaisdell 127 Bedford Street from a brief illness. Born in Nova Scotia she taught in Minneapolis 30 years and later moved to California then Bath with retirement. Funeral set for Thursday at two at Mrs Blaisdell's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Cameron
Charles Blaisdell
Bedford Street
Nova Scotia
John
Rebekah Cameron
Minneapolis
California
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Pasadena
Bath
Thomas James White Dies After Long Illness
Thomas James White 53 a West Bath farmer died Saturday at his Foster Point road home after a long illness. Born in Boston to Thomas and Altha White he moved to West Bath from Malden 29 years ago. He lived with his mother and is survived by a brother Albert White of Warren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas James White
West Bath
Foster's Point Road
Boston
Thomas and
Altha White
Malden
Mass
Albert White
Warren
Alvah Mitchell 75 Dies After Ill Health in Bath
Alvah Mitchell a laborer aged 75 died Tuesday at the City Home after a long illness. Born in Dexter he had lived in Bath for several years. Funeral services will be Friday at 2 PM at Curtis Funeral Home 105 Center Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvah Mitchell
Dexter
Bath
Curtis Funeral Home
Center Street
Funeral services held for Annie O Dale widow of W O Dale
Annie O Dale widow of W O Dale of Hallowell was laid to rest after a Wednesday service at 2 PM at her son Ralph O Dale’s home 972 High Street with Rev Joseph O Purdue officiating. Bearers included Ralph O Dale George R Dale Warren H McIntyre and George McIntyre. The body was sent to Massachusetts for cremation and ashes will be buried in Hallowell cemetery.
Mrs. Johnsons Funeral Held at Brunswick Road Home
Funeral services for Rose E. Johnson wife of Joseph Johnson were held Saturday afternoon at two at her home on the Brunswick road. Rev Harley A Shattuck Beacon Street Church officiated. Bearers were Milton Trott Charles Doyle Leroy Burnham and Osman Higgins. Burial was in Oak Grove cemetery.
Funeral for Charles Roderick Donnell Leads Honorary Pallbearers
Charles Roderick Donnell's funeral was held Thursday at his home 937 Washington Street at two o'clock. Honorary pallbearers included former mayors Oliver Moses II Samuel R. Percy and Joseph Torrey along with Hubert H. McCarty Frederick P. Shaw and Alfred L. Tarbox. Rev. David L. Wilson of Central Church presided. Burial followed at Oak Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles R. Donnell
Charles Roderick Donnell
Washington Street
Oliver Moses
Samuel R. Percy
Joseph Torrey
Hubert H. McCarty
Frederick P. Shaw
Alfred L. Tarbox
David L. Wilson
Central Church
Oak Grove
Reed Funeral for Evelyn Louise Reed at Day's Ferry
The funeral for Evelyn Louise Reed wife of Winship A Reed was held Tuesday at 3 PM at their Day's Ferry home with Rev Walter W Swank officiating. Bearers were Lemuel Preble Samuel Ward Henry Seigars and George Wright Burial followed at Riverside cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Louise Reed
Winship A. Reed
Day's Ferry
Walter W. Swank
Lemuel Preble
Samuel Ward
Henry Seigars
George Wright
Riverside Cemetery
Sagadahoc Reading Club Friday Program Highlights
Sagadahoc Reading Club of Weeks Street seventh grade presents a Friday program led by Mrs. W Hazel Cunningham. Readings include Arthur Warner Poem Robinson Crusoe Everett Oliver The First Snowfall and John Bourque Piano solo Throwing Kisses. News items cover The Yellow Caterpillar Two in a Gondola Fireman in a Suit of Asbestos Walks Through Flames The Western Cattle Possibly a Warm Winter Naval Board Advises Building Airships The Eleventh Birthday of Turkish Republic General View of Wreckage Area at Navy Yard and more. Miss Jane Donnell visits from Wel lesley. Julia Conley travels to Amesbury for a brother-in-law's death. Mr and Mrs George Dale in town after mother-in-law's passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagadahoc
Weeks Street
Edna Besaw
David Cressey
Mildred Cutting
Reid Perkins
COE Aks
Barbara McMann
Naval Board
Leon Pennell Joke
Harry Cornish
Edward Murphy
Chicago
Peeteee Howard Tobey
Scott Cressey
Navy Yard
Edward McCabe
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People’s Church
Nina Larrabee
Captain
Rollo Morton
Saco
Larrabee
Kennebunkport
Milton Pinkham
Bay Point
Moses Chandler
Harry Spencer
Spencer
Morse High
Lester G. Oliver
Cape Elizabeth
Eugene Stover
Dora Crowley
Quincy
Guy Crowley
George Oliver
Willard
Etmer
Walter Oliver
Durham
Charles French
Raymond
Irving Dobbin
Kenneth Whitmore
Betty
South Portland
Raymond Larrabee
Christopher Marr
Graydon Morse
Machias
Seaman E. Drake
David and
Carol
Clifton Morong
Alonzo Morong
Henry Schofield
James A. Perkins
Lottie Stevens
Arthur Stevens
Nathaniel Perkins
Augusta Todd
Perkins
Popham
Mail
Seaman Drake
Carol and
David
Edgar N. Drake
Helena Oliver
William Bowie
Parker Head
Phillip Wyman
Madelyn
Forrest Legard
League
Girl Scouts
Y.M.C.A
RSE High
Clab
Maine Central
Caroline B. Rolfe
Winship
A. Reed
Mrs. Jones
Henry K. Cob
Jane Donnell
Wellesley College
Charles J. Donnell
Julia Conley
Fremont Street
Amesbury
Thomas McHugh
Mrs
George Dale
City
Mr. Dale
Annie Dale
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