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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1930

Page

2

Local Social Roundup At Wiscasset And Surroundings

A busy week in Wiscasset features club meetings at the Sewall home and gatherings involving Miss Jessie M. Jackson, Mrs. Charles Douglass of New York, and Mrs. Alfred Douglass. Attendees include Capt. Luther Hall, the Knight siblings and many townsfolk visiting Boston for the American Legion convention. The week also notes church events, post office coverage, a First Parish school picnic, home improvements, and a Boothbay Center performance of the play Step On It.

Wiscasset S. J. Sewall Jessie M. Jackson Chatham Waterville Charles Douglass New York Alfred Douglass Sewall Canada Luther Hall Paul Lester Ernest G. Spinney Lewiston Walter Sears Frank Metcalf Charles Boston American Legion Florence Grace Knight White Mountains Lester C. Greenwood James Knight Porto Rico St. Andrews H. v. B. Nash Julia Lewis A. W. Keirstead M. A. Griffin Catherine Farnham Helen Cowley Evelyn Hutchins Walter Serle Frank Creamer A. H. Dodge Edward White Vo C Whiton Hobson Mary Hobson Federal Street George Porter Birch Point Brookline Mass Porter B. A. Bailey Irvine Lewis Albert Smith Bailey’s Island Smith Teresa Abbott Natalie Mayo Farmington Normal Charles Sewall Pittston Charles Sabine William Soule Ellen D. S. Hawes John Smith Herbert W. Hawes Joseph Tucker Josephine Tucker A. H. Lennox Martin Andrews Portland Lester Peters Massachusetts James E. White Sheepscot South Newcastle Boothbay Center Boothbay

Vintage Car Lot With Low Monthly Payments

A list of used cars offers monthly payments from 13 to 22 dollars and cash prices ranging from 50 to 156 dollars. Vehicles include 1929 Ford models, a 1927 Pontiac Coach, a 1924 Star Sedan, and a 1927 Chevrolet Landau among others.

Ford

Bath Women Attend Session in Newcastle

Bath people gathered for the quarterly meeting of the Women’s Auxiliary, Diocese of Maine, in St. Andrew’s church Newcastle. The session opened with a missionary service and continued Tuesday with speakers Bishop Benjamin Brewster, Mildred Hayes, Arthur Glazier, and Mary Worthley. Miss Marguerite Ogden began her new presidency, continuing a Bath diocesan tradition.

Bath Woman’s Auxiliary, Diocese of Maine St. Andrew’s Church Newcastle Charles M. Tubbs Frederick E. Drake Mary F. Gibbons Charles H. Cahill Henry W. DeLong J. R. Andrews John Morse Frank A. Ho Marguerite Ogden Portland Women’s Auxiliary Miss Ogden Charles T. Ogden Grace Church

Chubuck Meets Mallon in Semi Final Bout

K O Chubuck of Wiscasset earns another shot at Eddie Gauvin by facing Tommy Mallon of Dover in a semi final. Gauvin and Chester of Portsmouth will headline the main bout. Chubuck, who knocked out 14 fighters last summer, expects to beat Mallon again.

K. O. Chubuck Wiscasset Eddie Gauvin Mihalos Chubuck Tommy Mallon Dover Mallon Gauvin Chubuck-Mallon Mr. Chester Portsmouth N. H Eddie Ned Fertis Bath

Morse and Gardiner Clash In Bath Saturday Pigskin Preview

Morse and Gardiner tote contrasting fates as Bath hosts a high school football opener. Gardiner is praised for power and speed after wins over Skowhegan and Rockland, while Morse seeks momentum after narrow losses to Brunswick Westbrook. Coach Cutts may roll the same lineup with Woodbury Bailey competing for a starting end spot.

Rockland Lime City Skowhegan Gardiner Morse Brunswick Cony Westbrook Sammy Cutts Woodbury Bailey Chaney Coombs

Maine Christian Endeavor Union to Hold State Convention in Rockland

The 39th annual Maine Christian Endeavor State Convention will be in Rockland October 24 to 26 at the First Baptist Church. Rev. Harold B. Nutter of Hallowell leads as president with a full weekend program of devotions, addresses, conferences, and installations. A separate tribute capped the Brunswick Catholic Memorial Sunday parade honoring Major Edwin L. Emmons.

Edwin L. Emmons Bath Brunswick Eddie Knights of Columbus Holy Name Society

Young Bath Youth Rally Aimed at State Endeavor Convention

A Bath rally for all young people takes place Tuesday at 7 30 pm in the vestry of First Baptist church. Sponsored by the Maine Christian Endeavor Union, it features Miss Myrtle Fiske of Damariscotta Miss Lena Kerr of Oakland and Rev. F W Barton of Rockland. The event promotes the Maine Christian Endeavor convention in Rockland on October 24 25 and 26. All Christian young people are invited.

Bath First Baptist Church Maine Christian Endeavor Union Myrtle Fiske Damariscotta Lena Kerr Oakland F. W. Barton Rockland Maine Christian Endeavor Convention

Card party draws many at Col Dummer Sewall DAR event

Indications point to good attendance at the card party of Col. Dummer Sewall chapter DAR Thursday afternoon at 2 30 in American Legion hall. Tables may be reserved by telephoning Mrs. Elmer D Hodgkins.

Col. Dummer Sewall American Legion Hall Elmer D. Hodgkins

West Bath residents and visitors multiple brief notices

A rural Maine page lists many names and locations in West Bath and nearby towns. Families, visits, and summer guests populate Bath, Sabine, and surrounding areas with notes on residences, dinners, youth students, and motor trips. The piece also reports on Christmas stamp logistics for Maine post offices and Santa duties timing.

Farm Bureau Meeting At Day's Ferry Draws Attendance

Day's Ferry reports a Farm Bureau gathering at the Community House with attendees considering another year in the chapter. Mr and Mrs Merle Jameson and Litt le Euncral visit Mrs Edgar Blanche. Alfred Ames remain weekend residents, winter weather may keep them in Bath. Community club held its Dusis on Nov 1 aiming for strong turnout and publicity. Tu essesie Hall dances remain popular and may continue after tourist season.

Merle Jameson Little Euncral Edgar Blanche Alfred Ames Day's Ferry Bath Tuessie Hall Ee Jon

Woolwich Union church services listed for October 12

Woolwich Union Churches announce Sunday services at Days Ferry at 3 45 pm North Woolwich at 7 pm and Sagardshor Schoolhouse at 7 39 pm with preaching and a closing meeting. Public invitation extended to attend all sessions as the union aims for a highly successful year and future updates.

Woolwich Days Ferry Sagadshor

Harvest observance marks ninth annual Bath event

On Sunday at 19 the ninth annual Harvest exhibition will feature the Salvation Army of Bath with Captain Warren and the Bath Salvation Army band providing the program. The observance is under the supervision of Mass James Flege and her helpers. The community is invited to attend.

Salvation Army of Bath Warren Salvvation Army Banc of Bath James Flege Attemd

Morse Horh Scho Girls Gike Club Meeting Report

Tuesday afternoon at 3 15 Morse Horh Scho Girls Gike Club gathered in the auditorium. Mrs Carrie E Shaw supervisor of money the public schools announced the following 5 members of the 183 21 cid.

Morse Horh Scho Girls Gike Club Mizz Carrie E. Shaw Money the Public Schools

Property Change at 135 Congress Street in Portland

Mrs Flea B Teeman of Portland has sold her property at 135 Congress Street. The new owner is Jon A Coburn, longtime occupant of the store for two years. The site, a familiar semi market, was once run by Totman’s father Captain George Beam of Portland.

Flea B. Teeman Pwrsurtel Congress Street Portland Jon. A. Coburn Benjamin L. Dommel Totman George Beam Poctland

Probate Petitions and Administrations Filed in Bath Estates

Probate petitions filed for multiple Bath estates include Edward W. Hyde and Clara Rose Given with executors named. Administrations granted for Abbie J. Ward George R. Ward and others. distribution and supplement accounts noted. Involves estates in Bath West Bath Richmond Bowdoinham Topsham and Georgetown with various guardianship and final accounts. Inheritance tax determined for Leonard H. Gibson and Pred W Rideout. License to sell real estate granted for Emily W Thomas.

Edward W. Hyde Bath William S. Shorey Clara Rose Ralph O. Dale Frank A. Palmer Path Grace B. Lennon Mabel A Harris Csizie Mary C. Rea Adelaie Rea Worcester Seth S Mullin Iste Evelyn Pitlock Matthew Allison Evelyn Bachrider Albert Scott Ward Abbie J. Ward Prank E. Ward George R. Ward Prank E Hattie E Brown West Bath Willem H. Brown Albert Scott Wyman Tosn Lermond H Rowe Clara L. Morse Maurice McKay Margaret McKay William A. Bibber Isaac L. Lake Richmond Adam Berry Mary F. Bates Bowdeinham Walter H. Bowker Pramk M. Bowker Sarah J. Percy Frank S. Bowker Phoppeburg Lali D. Atkins Lillian B. Deering Lillian H Deering Nickerson Arthur B. Moody Oliver Otis Howard Trott Fred S. Morgan Wilbur O Allen T R. Merrifield Lee E. Haley Eatreeee Exroy Ealey Topsham Amd Lulu D. Atkins Elisha D. Atkins Lula D. Atkins Prank M. Deering Bush Annile H Hyde Edward W.hyde S Shorey John S. Hyde Arthur H. Turner William A. Turner Elmer Frank Pearl Leonard H. Gibson Elizabeth G. Brown W. Rideout Emily W. Thomas Georgetown Arthur J. Dunton

Westbrook Defeats Morse In Tight Teen Football Clash

Westbrook wins over Morse on a gritty Saturday with a drive from the five to the three yard line. Billings bursts through for a score after a McElman kick, while Morse replies late with a 27 yard return by Paul Wilson and a pass from H McElman to Richard. Both teams trade drives as officials note the close contest.

Westbrook Morse Bath McElman W Wetkcouk Billings Paul Wilson H. McElman Richard Marshall Lewis Renate Dyer

Bath boy heads Boston firm in wartime service

The article notes a Bath native, Mr Pratt, leading a Boston company and distributing wartime supplies to coastal depots via regular railways. He served 15 years in the National Guard, including the Spanish War, and took his World War I exam at Watertown Arsenal. He is married with a daughter who is a school teacher.

Pratt National Guard Watertown Arsenal Mr. Pratt Boston Mrs. Pratt

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Ford Tudor Haggett’s Garage Company Episcopal Woman’s Auxiliary Annie McCabe Ida Plant Vivian Plant Colonial Cafe Christian Endeavor Union Harold B. Nutter Hallowell Clarence Roddy Alpha Chi Howard Welch Frederick W. Smith Frederic Smith James Laughton J. C. MacDonald J. B. Ranger Christ James Laughlin Christian Endeavor Rockland Endeavor Jesus George F. Bolster Reuben Naugler Brewer Frederic Barton Tenant's Harbor Marion McKinney Houston Buxton Buxton Rheumatic Medicine Co Abbott Village Zina Clifford Auburn Isaac Trufant Oak Street Everett Noyes Mr. Clark Sabine Bacee Rockland B. Vee. Weachpate Campbell's Pond Ida Colby Cooper's Mills Morse High School J. Everett Mayo Ernest E. Williams W. F. Hennessey Salem Rangeley Philips Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of Nazarene Church The Red Cross Annie Trufant Philip Stackpole Kent's Hill Stackpole OE Stackpole Carolyn Stackpole Eleanor Bates Oscar Landean Bates Enema Bates Safemeioor Connecticut W. H. Larrabee John Larrabee Marion Alger South Easton Ernest Luella Noyes Clara Noyes Cottage Elmer Hodgkins Melvile Smith Belle Dean Washington, D. C Helen Smith Hardings Post Office Fred S. Curtis Mortician Thomas K. Huston Mgr Center Street Farm Bureau Woolwich Union North Woolwich Montsweag Happily Ever After Arvels Bath Savings Institution Sedan Ambulance Service Mrs. Mayo Arthur F. Mayo W. C Chadbourne Tel Bath Boy
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