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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1933

Page

3

Community notices from Corliss Street church and North Center PTA

Ida C Purington hosted Free Will Workers at 82 Middle Street with 10 present. Dec 6 sale moved to Plant's garage with aprons, cooked food, candy. several ladies listed in charge. Nellie V Leeman visits from Gorham Normal. North Center PTA adolescent study group at 42 Bedford Street. next topic Vocational Guidance at 949 High Street. Mrs Mihalos to return Friday from Bath hospital with son Arthur Mihalos.

Ida C. Purington Free Will Corliss Street Middle Street South End P. T A Plant C Frank Knowlton James W. Gillespis Robert C. Mitchell Frank M. Bowker Arthur L. Plant Anne G. Blodgett Zadoc F. Brown William H. Sheldon Abby McCabe Fred W. May Ida C North Center P.T. A Wilmer I. Voorhees Bedford Street Edward Sewall High Street Nicholas S. Mihsles Bath City Hospital Arthur Joseph Mihalos

Girls Friendly Society card party planned at parish house

Grace Church Girls Friendly Society met at the rectory on High Street last Wednesday. A business meeting decided to host a card party in the parish house next Tuesday evening with games and refreshments. Miss M Wilhelmina Gackenbach leads arrangements. Mrs Rupert H Baxter hosted a tea on Washington Street Saturday. Friends of Dr Arthur MacVane of Bangor, formerly of this city, recall his accident on Main Street in Bangor when hit by a car. He broke one leg in two places, was bedridden, and later had to move fixtures home after infection. he is now more comfortable and able to sit up.

Girls’ Friendly Society of Grace Church High Street M. Wilhelmina Gackenbach Rupert H. Baxter Washington Street Arthur MacVane Bangor Main Pine Tree, Limited Boston Brunswick Bath Hillside

Beals of Augusta Dies Saturday in Bath and Woolwich

Harry A Beals of Augusta died Saturday in Bath and Woolwich after visiting relatives according to local notices.

Harry A. Beals Augusta Bath Woolwich

Worrey Family Observes Fortieth Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Parker Worrey and son Parker Jr returned to Rockland Monday after visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Herbert Worrey who quietly marked their fortieth wedding anniversary Saturday The Worrey dinner Saturday night included Mr and Mrs Parker Worrey their son Junior and their daughter Mrs J Haviland Torrey and Mr Torrey

Parker E. Worrey Parker, Jr Rockland Herbert E. Worrey Parker Worrey Junior J. Haviland Torrey Mr. Torrey

Fall River men linked by weekend visit

Philip Russell of Fall River Massachusetts spent the weekend with William Gove of 696 Washington Street. Russell is employed by the McCall Magazine Co as crew manager and Gove formerly worked with Russell.

Philip Russell Fall River Mass William Gove Washington Street Russell McCall Magazine Co Gove

Barbara Fisher visits Park Street parents this weekend

Miss Barbara Fisher of Gorham Normal spent the weekend with her parents, Mr and Mrs Alonzo G Fisher, on Park Street.

Barbara Fisher Gorham Normal Mrs Alonzo G. Fisher Park Street

Local Social News And Church League Meeting Notes

Lieut and Mrs George P Hunter entertained friends at supper on Sum mer street with cards. Mrs David L Wilson and Mrs Archibald Miller hosted Central Church League with 24 present and sale date moved to December 6. Mrs Byron F Barker to host next Monday. Mrs Carne Smith ill at Oak Street. Stanley Whitehouse and Donald returned from Machias with snow reports and plan to work in Waterville for two weeks. Milton C Trott visiting Boston for New England Retail Grain Dealers Association meeting. Trott is Maine director.

George P. Hunter Summer Street David L. Wilson Archibald Miller Central Church League Byron F. Barker Stanley Whitehouse Donald Machias Waterville Milton C. Trott Boston New England Retail Grain Dealers Association Mr. Trott State of Maine

Miss Florence Oliver Rebounds After Illness

Florence Oliver, longtime clerk at Senters Inc, has left home after weeks of illness on Trufant Street. A son named Richard Osgood Redion was born at City Hospital to Mr and Mrs Abbott Redion.

Florence Oliver Senters, Inc Trufant Street

Crooker Joins Ship Navy Cruise From Local Home

Ralph Crooker will leave with his parents on upper High street to NYC to join the Mary of the Bull-Insular Line. The ship sails December 2 for Porto Rico on a seven months cruise after a winter’s employment with the same firm in town.

Ralph Crooker Herman Crooker Upper High Street New York Bull-Insular Line Porto Rico Crooker

Birthday Sewing Club Hosts Joint Surprise Event

The Birthday sewing club met at Mrs. Horace Woodman 1037 Middle street on Tuesday evening to honor Miss Minnie Woodman with a joint surprise for Mrs. Kate Whitlal and Mrs. Mabel Ansert whose birthdays coincide. Gifts included a Chinese dinner ring a creamer and sugar set and silver candle sticks with bon bon dishes. A large decorated cake and refreshments followed cards and sewing. Guests included Lois Woodman Stella Wade Amy Wade Lettie Thompson Lucelia Blake Katherine Duregin Elizabeth Pinkham Whitlal and Ansert. The club plans to meet next Tuesday at Miss Amy Wade’s Oak street home.

Birthday Sewing Club Horace Woodman Middle Street Minnie Woodman Miss Woodman Kate Whittal Mabel Ansert Lettie Thompson Lucelia Blake Katherine Duregin Elizabeth Pinkham Kate Whitlal Amy Wade Oak Street

Kingsbury Overcomes Illness After Three Months

Walter Kingsbury a Richardson street grocer gains mobility with a cane after three months bedridden by blood poisoning from a cedar infection caught while sawing wood. He spent three weeks in a wheelchair and shows daily improvement but cannot yet resume store duties.

Walter Kingsbury Richardson Street Mr. Kingsbury

Miss Olive Hallowell Hosts Discord Club Birthday Evening

Miss Olive Hallowell entertained the Discord club at 157 Oak street Thursday evening and marked her birthday. Attendees included Elizabeth Oliver Virginia Clark Muriel Spinney Isabelle Berry Edna Potter Phyllis Wright Truman King Shirley Shepard Velma Cornish Valentine Ayer with the last two as guests. The next host will be Mrs Francis Norton.

Olive Hallowell Oak Street Elizabeth Oliver Virginia Clark Muriel Spinney Isabelle Berry Edna Potter Phyllis Wright Truman King Shirley Shepard Velma Cornish Valentine Ayer Francis Norton

Baker couple leave summer home for Cambridge winter

Mr and Mrs Horatio L Baker have closed their summer residence in Arrow sic and will spend the winter at their home in Cambridge Massachusetts.

Horatio L. Baker Arrowsic Cambridge Mass

Luncheon Hosts Amid Washington Street Gathering

Mrs. Clarence W. Morse and Miss Clare Coombs hosted a Thursday luncheon at their Washington street home. Afternoon activities included two tables of contract. Out of town guests included Mrs. Bruce H. M. White of Topsham, Mrs. John L. Baxter, Mrs. Morgan Cushing, and Mrs. Charles Bowser.

Clarence W. Morse Clare Coombs Washington Street Bruce H. M. White Topsham John L. Baxter Morgan Cushing Charles Bowser

Mrs Sewall Hosts Luncheon For Mrs Liscomb Visitor

Mrs Arthur Sewall hosted a Thursday luncheon at noon for Mrs Caroline Liscomb who is visiting for two weeks. In the afternoon two tables of contract were played.

Arthur Sewall Caroline Liscomb

Bowdoin Banner to accompany Byrd Antarctic expedition

Earle B. Perkins Bowdoin '23 assistant professor at Rutgers will join the Byrd Antarctic expedition to study plant and animal life. He reports receiving the exact replica banner used at the Peary memorial in 1932 and believes Byrd will take it over the South Pole. Perkins has several relatives in the city.

Bowdoin North Pole Donald B. MacMillan Admiral Peary Antarctic Earle B. Perkins Rutgers College Byrd Philip S. Wilder Peary Memorial Admiral Byrd South Pole Prof Perkins

Mr Daly and Mrs Daly Visit Greenville Friends

Mr and Mrs Edward Daly of Washington street are spending several days in Greenville with friends.

Edward Daly Washington Street Greenville

Mrs Chellis Returns Home After Visit to Pittsfield

Miss Florence M. Chellis returned to her home at 5 Federal Street after spending the weekend in Pittsfield as a guest of Mr and Mrs John B Chase. Lincoln Parks who works in Boston spent the weekend at his home in this city.

Florence M. Chellis Federal Street Pittsfield John B. Chase Lincoln Parks Boston

Ralph Paul Sings Brother Role in Local Sunday School

Ralph Paul, 15, son of Chauncey Paul of Squantum, Mass, plays Lizzie's brother in a Seth Parker singing school drawing large audiences. He is the son of Olive Blagdon Paul and Benjamin Blagdon, noted for his fine baritone promise. Also notes Mr and Mrs Dennis Brennan returned from a gunning trip and bagged an eight point buck weighing 200 pounds.

Ralph Paul Chauncey Paul Squantum Mass Lizzie Seth Parker Ralph Olive Blagdon Paul Bath Benjamin Blagdon Wiscasset Dennis J. Brennan Washington Street Benedicta

Mrs Agnes Trowbridge Visits Bath for Winter Months

Mrs Agnes B. Trowbridge of Crow Point Hingham Mass arrived Sunday to pass the winter with her brother and sister in law Henry O Trowbridge and his wife on Andrews road in Bath.

Agnes B. Trowbridge Crow Point Hingham Mass Bath Henry O. Trowbridge Andrews Road

Yale Fullback William Keesling Praised By Sports Writers

Friends of William Keesling of San Francisco a Yale senior will be glad to hear he has made a splendid showing this season as fullback on the varsity football team. His work has drawn high praise, especially for the Yale Georgia game, and he has often visited Bath as a guest of Frederick E Drake Jr.

William Keesling San Francisco Yale University Keesling Bath Frederick E. Drake, Jr

Miss Eve Curry Returns To Moderne Beauty Shop

Miss Eve Curry resumes work at the Moderne Beauty Shop after an annual vacation enjoyed.

Eve Curry

Prize Winners at Roland Smith Post Card Party

Mrs. Milton C. Trott won the prize in contract and Mrs. Barnard Pratt won the prize in auction on Thursday night at the card party sponsored by Roland Smith post No. 21 A. L. and its Auxiliary in Legion hall. Mrs. Pratt, Mrs. Bertram Willis and Mrs. Carl E. Stinson made up the Auxiliary committee, while James Lester Morse, Howell B. Smith and Wilbur H. Crocker served as the Post committee.

Milton C. Trott Barnard Pratt Roland Smith Post No. 21 A. L Legion Hall Pratt Bertram Willis Carl E. Stinson James Lester Morse Howell B. Smith Wilbur H. Crocker Post

Carlton Family Trip From Woolwich To Portland

Mrs Fred Carlton and daughter Miss Florence Carlton of Woolwich along with Mrs Charles Henderson and son Frederick of Pligh street drove to Portland on Tuesday in a family motor outing.

Fred Carlton Florence Carlton Woolwich Charles Henderson Frederick Pligh Street Portland

Chaney Return To Bath Hospital Training School

Miss A. Margaret Chaney Morse 31 returns Thursday night to Bath City hospital training school for nurses where she studies after a stay in Boston since late March at Boston City hospital training school with which Bath hospital is affiliated. She is daughter of ex Alderman Wilfred W. Chaney and Mrs. Chaney of 10 Park Street.

A. Margaret Chaney Morse Bath City Hospital Training School For Boston Boston City Hospital Training School Bath Hospital Miss Chaney Wilfred W. Chaney Park Street

Portland visitors call on Parris family in city

Mr and Mrs Earl Skillings and Mr and Mrs Albion Parris of Portland were in the city visiting and called on Mr Parris parents Mr and Mrs Edwin Parris of upper Washington Street.

Earl Skillings Albion Parris Portland City Parris Edwin Parris Upper Washington Street

Venison Supper Held by Neighborhood Club Hosts

The Neighborhood club gathered Tuesday evening at Mr. and Mrs. Charles Henderson’s home on Upper High Street for a venison supper with Thanksgiving themed decorations and a detailed hunt account by Mr. Henderson. Eight Bath hunters participated in the North woods hunt, and attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Everett G. Lemont, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kittridge, Mr. and Mrs. Hermon Crocker, Miss Rita Henderson, William Kittridge, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Wilband, Frederick, Thornton and Melvin Henderson.

Charles Henderson Upper High Street Mr. Henderson Bath North Woods Everett G. Lemont Fred Kittridge Hermon Crocker

Birth of Beverly Ann Gibbs in Bath city hospital

Returns filed with City Clerk John W. Gilmore announce the birth of a daughter, Beverly Ann Gibbs, born November 10 at Bath City hospital to Mr. and Mrs Willard Hatch Gibbs of Edgecomb. Mrs Gibbs formerly Mable Ellen Williams.

John W. Gilmore Beverly Ann Gibbs Bath City Hospital Willard Hatch Gibbs Edgecomb Gibbs Mable Ellen Williams

McNeill Returns to Portland After Father's Death

William McNeill travels back to Portland Saturday afternoon following a summons to Bath due to the death of his father Ambrose D. McNeill.

William McNeill Portland Bath Ambrose D. McNeill

Camden Garden Club to Host Hubert McCarty Speaker

Hubert McCarty will address the Camden Garden club Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Allie O. Pillsbury presiding on the topic Cultivating the Wild Flower. Mr and Mrs Cyril Varney left Sunday for a deer hunting trip in the big woods between Lincoln and Winn.

Hubert McCarty Camden Garden Club Allie O. Pillsbury Cyril Varney Lincoln Winn

Missionaries and students visit homes in Bath and Portland

Miss M. Elsie Wakefield R N arrived Saturday in Bath for a visit with her mother Mrs Frank S Wakefield at 53 South Street. She returns to Portland on Tuesday. Paul Burns Wilson George L Littlefield and John J Murray students at the University of Maine spent the weekend at their homes in Bath.

M. Elsie Wakefield R. N Portland Frank S. Wakefield South Street Miss Wakefield Paul Burns Wilson George L. Littlefield John J. Murray The University of Maine Bath

Portland figures mourn death of Baxter party members

Hon. and Mrs. Rupert H. Baxter Mr. and Mrs. Alden G. Smith and Mr. and Mrs. Buce H. M. White passed Sunday in Portland alongside ex Gov Percival P Baxter memorialized in a Portland obituary notice detailing the family group and the notable figure.

Rupert H. Baxter Alden G. Smith Buce H. M. White Portland Percival P.-. Baxter

Mrs Hanson of Dresden Dies in Bath

Mrs. Fred Hanson of Dresden passed away Wednesday in Bath. Mr. and Mrs. George W. Robinson of 812 Middle Street have returned home after a two months visit with friends in Eastport Lubec Dennysville and Grand Manan New Brunswick. Mr. Robinson is much improved in health.

Fred Hanson Dresden Bath George W. Robinson Middle Street Eastport Lubec Dennysville Grand Manan N. B Robinson

Miss Mae Bickle Returns to Telephone Office Duties

Miss Mae Bickle resumes her duties in the telephone office after several weeks at home following an automobile accident. During her absence Mrs. Katherine Butcher substituted for her.

Mae Bickle Katherine Butcher

Junior Hospital League Meeting Sets Dance Plans

Fourteen members gathered Tuesday evening at Miss Priscilla Magoun’s home at 65 Green Street. Plans for the annual League dance were discussed. Mrs. Alden G. Smith will host the next meeting on December 5.

Junior Hospital League Priscilla Magoun Green Street Alden G. Smith

Petersons to Celebrate Thanksgiving With Family

Mrs. Stanley Peterson and her daughter from Portsmouth New Hampshire will spend Thanksgiving with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Carl E. Meister and with Mr. Petersons parents Mr. and Mrs. Harry Peterson on Brunswick road. Mr. Peterson will join the family for the holiday.

Stanley Peterson Portsmouth N. H Carl E. Meister Peterson Harry Peterson Brunswick Road

LeRoy Lord to Visit Family at Washington Street Home

LeRoy Lord of the Parris sail loft in Portland will arrive Thursday to spend the weekend with his wife Mrs. Lord and their family at their residence on upper Washington street.

LeRoy Lord Parris Sail Loft Portland Mrs. Lord Upper Washington Street

Ladies' club hosts auction and flinch evening

Mrs. Robert Mitchell and Mrs. John H. Hunt hosted the Past Ladies' club of Myrtle lodge No. 8 LL O of I O L at 40 Weeks Street with auction and flinch games. Prizewinners were Mrs. Wallace L. Atwood for auction, Mrs. Amos F. Perry second, and Mrs. Walter P. Kingsbury in flinch. New member Mrs. Jennie G. Oliver joined. refreshments served. Future hostesses named are Mrs. Lowell at 120 Bedford Street on Dec 15. Lois T. McKiever leaves for Portland to visit sister Mrs. Sadie J. Andrews.

Edgar J. Goodwin Middle Street Goodwin James W. Gillespie Elizabeth Tedford Fred A. Bowie Mary Lowell Jennie G. Oliver Walter P. Kingsbury Fred S. Daley W. Frank Higgins Robert C. Mitchell Charles O. Nelson Wallace L. Atwood Robert ©. Mitchell John H. Hunt Myrtle Lodge No. 8 LL. O Mitchell Weeks Street Amos F. Perry Fred S. Curtis Arthur C. Lemont Howard E. Blake Bert Johnson Mabel Shepard Lowell Lois T. McKiever Bedford Street

World Wide Guild Girls Meet at First Baptist Church

The World Wide Guild girls of First Baptist Church met Friday afternoon with Mrs. Charles R. Sims at the parsonage 138 North Street. The session opened with a devotional and all girls participated. White Cross work produced clothes for dolls to be sent to children in another state. Refreshments followed under Miss Dorothy Martin and Mary Child.

World Wide Guild Girls First Baptist Church Charles R. Sims North Street Dorothy Martin Mary Child

Morse High Instructor Leads 63 Girls at Curtis Pool

Miss Elizabeth B. Deering, Morse high school's physical instructor for girls, gave swimming and diving lessons to 63 Morse students at Curtis swimming pool, Bowdoin College, on Wednesday evening of last week.

Elizabeth B. Deering Morse High School Morse High Curtis Bowdoin College

Downey Family Returns From Ware Visit

Mr and Mrs John B Downey of Ware Massachusetts return with daughter Mary and son Harold after visiting their daughter Mrs Carl Boudin in Wiscasset. Mrs Downey stayed two days in Bath with friend Mrs Nathan E Coffin and the family joined Tuesday. Mr Downey is a civil engineer working on the large Enfield project for the city of Boston.

John B. Downey Mary Harold Ware Mass Carl Boudin Boudin Wiscasset Downey Bath Nathan E. Coffin Park Street Mr. Downey Enfield City of Boston

Weekend gathering at Foster's Point hosted by Dr. Jane Bunker

Dr. Jane Bunker entertained Edgar Sherrill Miss Mary Dolbeare and Louise Dolberre over the weekend at her home at Foster's Point, a small social event noted by local residents.

Jane Bunker Edgar Sherrill Miss Mary Dolbeare Louise Dolberre Foster's Point

Belmont couple's weekend visit networked with neighbors

Mr and Mrs C C Eaton of Belmont Massachusetts returned Saturday after visiting Mrs L Thomas Grindell at 675 Middle street and also Mr and Mrs William F Barstow at 667 Middle street.

C. C. Eaton Belmont Mass L. Thomas Grindell Middle Street William F. Barstow

Renaults Spend Sunday in Boothbay Harbor

Mr and Mrs George Renault of Farrin Street visited Boothbay Harbor on Sunday as guests of Mrs Renault s mother in law Mrs Charles Renault in the seaside town.

George Renault Farrin Street Boothbay Harbor Mr. Renault Charles Renault

Birthday Surprise Held for Mrs Lemont in West Bath

Mrs Laura Lemont of West Bath received a birthday surprise Saturday at the home of her son and wife, Mr and Mrs James B Lemont. Mrs Lemont and Mrs Edwin Haggett were joint hostesses at a luncheon with friends, followed by a family supper.

Laura Lemont West Bath James B. Lemont Lemont Edwin Haggett

Gardiner Chapter Hosts Reception for Trafton

The Genesta chapter of O E S received an invitation from Marion chapter in Gardiner to attend a reception in honor of Norman H. Trafton worthy grand patron of the Grand Chapter of Maine next Saturday evening at eight.

Genesta Marion Gardiner Norman H. Trafton Grand Chapter Maine

Mrs Hartwell Visits Daughter in Cambridge Mass

Mrs Edward H Hartwell of High street returned Sunday from Cambridge Massachusetts where she visited her daughter Mrs Galen M Low for a short stay.

Edward H. Hartwell High Street Cambridge Mass Galen M. Low

Bath Iron Works chief engineer attends naval architects banquet

Henry O. Trowbridge, chief engineer for Bath Iron Works Corp., returned Sunday from a business trip to New York. While there he attended the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers annual banquet, of which he is a member.

Henry O. Trowbridge Bath Iron Works Corp New York The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers

Miss Harriet Lord Visiting Belfast As Guest Of Friends

Miss Harriet Lord of Pearl street is spending several weeks in Belfast staying with friends and enjoying the visit.

Harriet Lord Pearl Street Belfast

Reynolds sisters travel to Boston for weeklong visit

Miss Sarah Reynolds and her sister Miss Alice Reynolds of this city journeyed Tuesday to Boston for a week long visit. They will stay with their sister Mrs H J MacDonough on Commonwealth avenue and their brother Frank Reynolds of Brookline Massachusetts. Mrs Eugene Desmond remains confined to her Lincoln street home due to illness.

Sarah Reynolds Alice Reynolds Boston H. J. MacDonough Commonwealth Avenue Frank Reynolds Brookline Mass Eugene Desmond Lincoln Street

Bath Iron Works machinist returns from Augusta trade

Berry Ellis of Augusta formerly of this city has returned to Bath where he works as a machinist at Bath Iron Works. Mrs. Ellis serves in the N. R. A. office at the State House and Mr. Ellis spends weekends in Augusta.

Berry Ellis Augusta Bath Bath Iron Works Ellis State House Mr. Ellis

Return of Alton King to Charlestown after weekend

Alton King of Washington street returned to Charlestown Massachusetts on Monday after spending the weekend with Mrs King at the home of her parents Carl and Mrs Meister on Washington street.

Alton King Washington Street Charlestown Mass Mrs. King Carl .C. Meister

Gaudreau Family Weekend Visit Reported in Portland

Mr and Mrs Edward Gaudreau and their son Edward Gaudreau Jr of Portland were weekend guests of Mrs Gau dreau's parents Mr and Mrs John T Parris of upper Washington street.

Edward Gaudreau Edward Gaudreau, Jr Portland

Wilsons return from Boston after NE superintendents meeting

Supt. and Mrs. C. D. Wilson have come back to their High street home following several days in Boston where Mr. Wilson attended the annual meeting of New England superintendents. Oscar Thornton, manager of the Atlantic and Pacific store on Front street, remains ill at home.

Mrs. C. D. Wilson High Street Boston Mr. Wilson New England Oscar Thornton Atlantic & Pacific Front Street

Edward Gaudreau Jr. resumes duties at Keith's Portland orchestra

Edward Gaudreau Sr. of Portland returns to leadership of the theatre orchestra at Keith's Portland. A six piece ensemble will provide music for regular performances, continuing a long local tradition.

Edward Gaudreau, Sr Portland Keith's Regar

Mrs Alden Smith and friends visit Portland

Mrs Alden G Smith Mrs George P Hunter and Mrs Edwin H Given motored to Portland Tuesday for the day, joining a small group for a brief excursion and outing in the city surroundings.

Alden G. Smith George P. Hunter Edwin H. Given Portland

Eastern Star leaders visit Maine chapters in midweek tour

Mrs. Ethel M. Hilton of Skowhegan and Mrs. Gladys R. Walker of Auburn returned home after hosting and visiting Eastern Star events. Hilton visited Annette chapter in Saco and inspected Iona chapter in Portland while tea was hosted by Genesta chapter sewing circle in the Masonic temple banquet hall.

Ethel M. Hilton Skowhegan Grand Chapter Maine Order of the Eastern Star Gladys R. Walker Auburn Sarah A. Shaw Hilton Annette Saco Walker Shaw Henry G. Shaw Luther S. Thompson Portland Iona Chapter Genesta Chapter Sewing Circle Masonic Temple P.M. Okm

Mr and Mrs Vroom Move to Washington Street Home

Com and Mrs Guysbert B Vroom closed their Phippsburg residence for winter and moved Wednesday to 918 Washington Street for several months keeping their affairs in order and settling in at the new temporary address.

Com Guysbert B. Vroom Phippsburg Washington Street

Pecci and Grindle File Marriage Intentions in City Clerk Records

Fred Pecci of 192 Waterstreet and Eva L Grindle of Richmond have filed intentions at the city clerk. Pecci is son of Tito Pecci and works at the Bath Laundry. Grindle is daughter of Lincoln Walters of Lincolnville Maine.

Fred Pecci Waterstreet Eva L. Grindle Richmond Mr. Pecci Tito Pecci Bath Miss Grindle Lincoln Walters Lincolnville

Stacey couple to spend winter in St Petersburg Florida

Mr and Mrs John H Stacey of Popham Beach left Wednesday afternoon of last week for St Petersburg Florida where they will pass the winter as they have done for ten years but remained in Portland until Saturday

John H. Stacey Popham Beach St. Petersburg Fla Portland

Wenonah D of P Council 48th Anniversary Heard

Mr and Mrs Howard E Blake and other members attended Wenonah council D of P 48th anniversary at Red Men’s Hall Portland on Wednesday of last week. Supper served at 6 30, an entertainment and dance followed. About 1600 people were present.

Howard E. Blake Ernest R. Avery Florence Robinson Catherine A. Durgan Ralph J. Boardman Wenonah Council, D. of P Red Men's Hall Portland

Redlon Baby Born at City Hospital in Bedford

A nine pound son was born Sunday night at City hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Abbott H. Redlon of Bedford. Father is employed locally, and the family plans to name the child in consultation with relatives. The birth adds to the community’s latest list of newborns reported this month.

City Hospital Abbott H. Redlon Bedford Street

Visit Arrives for Mrs Pinell and Daughter Mary

Mrs Jack Pinell and daughter Mary of Quincy Massachusetts arrive for a visit with Mrs Pinell's parents Mr and Mrs William Fields of Hardings and her sister Mrs Harold E Freeman of East Brunswick confirming family reunion travel details from a hometown newspaper.

Jack Pinell Mary Quincy, Mass

Mrs Ina Lapham Visits Gardiner Sister Returns Home

Mrs Ina Lapham of Gardiner returned home on Sunday after visiting her sister Mrs Edward Bourget at 272 Front Street.

Ina Lapham of Gardiner Edward Bourget Front Street

Higgins couple return from visit to York and Portland

Mr and Mrs Forrest Higgins of Rockland came back Saturday from a trip to see Mr and Mrs Roscoe P Higgins of York street and friends in Portland. Both Mr and Mrs Higgins were employed there before their marriage a few months ago.

Forrest Higgins Rockland

Madden Family Relocates to 135 Emery Street Portland

Mr and Mrs G Clifford Madden and daughter Narice are moving this week from Maine Avenue East Deering to Portland. Their new address will be 135 Emery Street.

G. Clifford Madden Narice Maine Avenue East Deering Portland Emery Street

Seekins Fogg Hunters Return From Maine Trip

Mr and Mrs R E Seekins and Donald Fogg returned from a weeklong gunning trip above Mattawamkeag with a successful hunt. Seekins killed a doe and Fogg a buck while Mrs Seekins visited Bangor during the absence.

R. E. Seekins Donald Fogg Mattawamkeag Mr. Seekins Mr. Fogg Seekins Bangor

Bath Visitor Attends New Church Service Sunday

Benjamin Newman of Fryeburg formerly of this city was a Bath visitor Sunday coming here to attend the service at the New church Sunday night.

Benjamin Newman Fryeburg Bath

Boothbay Harbor Visit Ends After Week Away

Mrs. Donald S. Sewall and her son Mark returned Saturday to their Boothbay Harbor home after spending a week with Mrs. Mark W. Sewall in Wash.

Donald S. Sewall Mark Boothbay Harbor Mark W. Sewall Washington Street

Mrs Palmer Named Treasurer of YMCA Auxiliary

Mrs William E Palmer was appointed treasurer of the YMCA Auxiliary at a Monday meeting in the Y to succeed Mrs Gardiner Roberts who had resigned The auxiliary decided to refill the medicine cabinet at the Y and to omit the December gathering with the next meeting set for January

William E. Palmer Gardiner Roberts

Mrs Coombs of Cherry Street Illness Update

Mrs George Coombs of Cherry street shows some improvement from illness that has kept her in bed for several weeks.

George Coombs Cherry Street

Auburn man Harold Hodgkins dies guest of nurse in city

Harold Hodgkins of Auburn passed away Tuesday in this city as a guest of Miss M Elsie Wakefield RN of 53 South street. They drove to Portland where Miss Wakefield resumed duties after a visit since Saturday with her mother Mrs Frank S Wakefield.

Harold Hodgkins Auburn M. Elsie Wakefield R.N South Street Portland Miss Wakefield Frank S. Wakefield

Winter Street church auxiliary meets in chapel

Mrs Mark W Sewall visited Portland Monday. The Auxiliary of Winter Street Church met Tuesday evening with over 30 attendees. The group enjoyed games and sewing work. Miss Janette W Smith will speak at the next meeting on her experiences abroad last summer. Hosts serving refreshments were Mrs Henry O Mc Cabe Mrs Chester A Roberts Mrs Eva L Fulton and Mrs Carl E Albee.

Winter Street Janette W. Smith Henry O. McCabe Chester A. Roberts Eva L. Fulton Carl E. Albee

Providence Couple Guests Of Mrs Brown At Deering Street

Rev. and Mrs George D Riley of Providence Rhode Island were overnight guests Tuesday of Mrs Eugene R Brown at 31 Deering Street.

George D.—Riley Providence, R. I Eugene R. Brown Deering Street

Bath Iron Works Leaders Attend Naval Engineers Banquet

President William S. Newell and Mrs Newell returned from New York where he attended the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers of America annual banquet at the Hotel Commodore. Treasurer L Eugene The beau and Harry B Briggs Jr accompanied other Iron Works officials. Over 600 attended the banquet.

William S. Newell Bath Iron Works Corp

City court arraigns motorists and locals in Bath

In Bath and surrounding towns, multiple arraignments occurred in municipal court with Judge John J. Keegan handling two Richmond boys on rifle theft charges and a local man fined for improper vehicle registration. Community notes include deer hunting reports, new Sebasco lodging stalls, a venison supper at the Elks Home, and church, scouting, and civic events across Bath.

John J. Keegan Peeee Sassagee Wallace Ppeburg Kennebec County Augusta Abram C. Oliver Richmond Robert Messenger Keegan

Pupils Report Book Week In Grammar School Clubs

Two pupils from history and two reading clubs at Central Grammar observed Book Week by visiting Patten Free Library and preparing reports on library use, new books, and a chosen title. Each division presented programs with poems, book reviews, and a biography overview, while committees planned for November and next meetings.

History Club Central Grammar Patten Free Library Kathleen Lewis Dorothy Snyder Dorothy White Alice Geneau Margaret Tourtillotte Charlotte Mather Laura Knight Howard Kirkpatrick William Gatchell Henry Preble George McKellar Correnne Brawn Leon White Miss Brown Harold Rowe Alice Coleman Virginia Davis Eleanor Gasser Walter Ward Jeanette Chapman Patricia Sewall Bobby Carver Margaret Brimigion William Kerwin Franklin Delano Roosevelt Stephen John Marion McGuiggan Earle Brown Phyllis Haggett Roger Oliver Lillian Goodwin Pearl Oliver Gertrude Sprague James McGuiggan Gwendolyn Lewis Mary Robinson

Grangers Host Annual Fair Continues on Page One

The Grangers organized an annual fair with committees for ice cream tonic dolls cake and prizes. Mrs Larrabee won cake with Wallace Plant taking a Christmas pudding. Everett Lemont led booth and ticket groups while Emma Brown and Dorothy Welch handled advertising. Members attend First Baptist Church services in a body Sunday at 10 15 with grange candidates invited.

Terman Percy R. Waterman Ralph P. Dunbar Helena Hadley Brunswick Harold E. Freeman Weston L. Bonney Fred W. Larrabee Wallace Plant Booth Everett G. Lemont Harold Peacock E. Mason Wright George R. Booker

Lion escapes from side show at Blackpool prom

A lion escaped from a side show in Blackpool England and leapt through a beaded curtain into a crowd where Joyce Wotton sought a fasting record. The girl fainted as panic spread and attendants chased the beast for about an hour. It pursued Norman Turner who struck it with a rifle butt, then dashed into a fancy booth tearing displays. Authorities finally recaptured the animal by baricading the cage.

Blackpool England Joyce Wotton Norman Turner

Also Mentioned on This Page

Nellie V. Leeman Gorham Normal School Carne Smith Richard Osgood Redion Abbott Redion John E. Fitzgerald Charles M. Fitzgerald Bessie F. Greenblatt Beth Abraham Laurel Avenue Main Streets Samuel Spivak Miller Greenblatt Dorothy Halperin Charles J. Donnell New York City Montclair N. J Sadie J. Andrews Woodfords Street Frederick Henderson John S Langdon Green Goddard’s Pond Winnegance N. A. Cushman Sebasco Sebasco Lodge Elks Home Percy Oliver Wilson Lake Paul Savage Robert Haley Young Savage Boy Scouts Calvin Kimball Jedidiah Edgerton Lexington Harry W. Crossman Owen E. Rogers North Bath Rogers Freeman Wilson Bath Opera House Laurence Lowell Court Street Central Maine Power Co Wilson Pond Central Church Salvation Army Ensign Edward Tripp John A. Lord Army Ensign Tripp Water Street Ladies Aid of the Small Point Casco Gunning Club J. A. Lord John S. Place William Mann John Foley Green Melville Cosmopolitan Club Stanley M. Brown Ralph Steen Edwin E. Pinson Frederick W. Humphreys Reginald Stacy Stacy Humphreys Addie D. Palmer Mary Louise Lord William R. Freeman Grangers
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