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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1935

Page

5

North End Club Holds Charity Auction and Games Night

The North End Community club hosted a Friday evening event at the Washington street school rooms featuring 11 auction and contract tables downstairs and 8 men playing pitch upstairs. Prizes went to Mrs. Roger Pierce, Mrs. Howard Parks, James B. Lemont, Perlston Pert, Charles McDonald Jr, Mrs. Charles McDonald Jr, Mrs. Lena Shep ard, and others, with close to 30 dollars net after expenses.

North End Washington Street Roger Pierce Howard Parks James B. Lemont Perlston Pert

Visits and recoveries noted in Orland area

Amos Webster of South Orland spends a week with his daughter Mrs Chester Clement at 14 Liberty street. Mrs Clement’s grandfather John Albert Hutchins of Orland returns home from the Maine General Hospital in Bangor after several weeks as a patient following an automobile accident.

Amos Webster South Orland Chester Clement Liberty Street

Miss Margery Lemont Visits Miss Marion Black in Quincy

Miss Margery F. Lemont of 210 Washington street visits Miss Marion Black of Quincy Massachusetts. Miss Black was a guest of Miss Lemont last summer.

Margery F. Lemont 210 Washington Street Marion Black Quincy, Mass Miss Black Miss Lemont

Wealthy New York Visitor Stays at Small Point Beach

Mrs Chase C Mellon of New York arrived for a visit with her sister Mrs Duer D Breck at their Summer home at Small Point Beach. Mrs Mellon spent the Summer in England and returned home in September. Her son Chase Mellon Jr of New York City stayed a few days last week at Small Point. Mrs Harry L Knight of 46 High street is a patient in Bath Memorial hospital, entering Thursday.

Chase C. Mellon New York Duer D. Breck Small Point Beach Mrs. Mellon England Chase Mellon, Jr New York City Small Point Harry L. Knight High Street Bath Memorial Hospital

Fifth Annual Maine State Association Sessions Report

Arthur B. Stearns treasurer of the New Church Association in Maine attended with sister Miss Anabel A. Stearns. Miss Ava M. Whitney of Bath and H. A. Swanton of Westport joined the Fortland gathering. Mrs Ina Williams left Edna Mae Shoppe to take a bookkeeper role at Hall Hunt's Jewelry.

Arthur B. Stearns New Church Association Maine Anabel A. Stearns Ava M. Whitney Bath H. A. Swanton Westport Fortland Ina Williams Edna Mae Hall & Hunt's Jewelry

Knick Knack Club Holds Meeting and Guests

The Knick Knack club gathered at Mrs. Walter's home with eight members. Prizes donated by Mrs. Fletcher Harford and Mrs. Roy Lutz went to Mrs. Daniel McDougall and Mrs. Lutz. Next week Mrs. Wilfred Thibeault will host on Center Street. Other attendees included Mrs. Harold Safford Jr., Mrs. Redford Christianson, and Mrs. John Sylvester. Christine Leland returns from Springfield Massachusetts to visit cousin Mrs. John Metzler. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sprague plan to move to Burlington Vermont after residing in Bath and West Bath. Arthur and Edward Gedimann return from a business trip to Boston.

Knick-Knack Club Walter Fletcher Harford Roy Lutz Daniel McDougall Lutz Wilfred Thibeault Center Street Harold Safford, Jr Redford Christianson John Sylvester Frank Sprague Bath West Bath Middle West Burlington, Vt Sprague

Social Notes of Local Families and Visitors

A roundup of residents and guests includes Mr. and Mrs. William S. Newell and Miss Mary Newell visiting at Popham Beach as guests of Mrs. Frank A. Small. John H. Hyde weekend in Brookline with Mrs. Hyde. Miss Helen E. Hartwell travels to Cambridge for a week with her sister Mrs. Galen M. Low. Edith Small stays two weeks with grandmother Mrs. Chesley Hutchins in Goddard street. William Milner and Grace Bishop visit Portsmouth after moving to Bath for inspection duties at Bath Iron Works. The Milners, Milner party also stay in Bath at 36 Mechanic street. Wendell Stevens and Mrs. Herbert Knight visit Cumberland Center, hosted by Mrs. Stevens' cousin Mrs. Morris Brown.

William S. Newell Mary Newell John McInnes Janet Murphy Donald N. Small Bath John McInnes, Jr Stroudwater Duncan McInnes Boston Popham Beach Frank A. Small Helen E. Hartwell High Street New England Tel. & Tel. Co Cambridge Mass Galen M. Low Edith Small Winthrop, Mass Chesley Hutchins Goddard Street William Milner San Diego Calif Milner Bath Iron Works Mechanic Street Grace Bishop Portsmouth N. H Wendell Stevens Herbert Knight Washington Street Stevens Morris Brown Cumberland Center

Reading Couple Guests of Bonneys Then Plan Florida Winter

Mr and Mrs Frank H Phillips of Reading Pennsylvania stayed at the Bonneys Union Street Court for a few weeks. The Phillips will travel to St Petersburg Florida for the winter months after their summer at a Southport cottage.

Frank H. Phillips Reading Southport James T. Bonney Union Street Court St. Petersburg Fla

Shaw couple returns after foliage trip in New Hampshire Vermont

Mr and Mrs W E Shaw of High Street report a motor trip through New Hampshire and Vermont with foliage described as unusually beautiful.

W.E. Shaw High Street New Hampshire Vermont

Brunswick-Topsham Bowdoinham union elects Lincoln Sagadahoc teachers chair

Leon P Spinney superintendent of schools is elected president of the Lincoln Sagadahoc Teachers association at Boothbay Harbor meeting on Sept 27. Ruth W Powers of Georgetown reelected secretary treasurer and Charles S Sewall of Wiscasset academy is vice president. Clinton D Wilson joins the executive committee along with Hattie Fossett and Sept John H Carter.

Leon P. Spinney Brunswick-Topsham- Bowdoinham Union Lincoln-Sagadahoc Teachers’ Association Boothbay Harbor Topsham Bowdoinham Ruth W. Powers Georgetown Charles S. Sewall Wiscasset Academy Clinton D. Wilson Hattie Fossett Newcastle John H. Carter Woolwich

Winter Plans Span Massachusetts to California

Mr and Mrs M S Biggins of Arlington Mass visit Mr and Mrs Frank W Perkins in North street. They will close their Five Islands cottage and winter in Florida. Mr and Mrs B S Perry also visit Perkins and plan a Florida departure later this month. Mrs Frederic N Sewall of Lower High street spends a few days in New York. Mrs Samuel S Sewall closed her Prout’s Neck summer home and will spend two weeks in Montreal before driving to Redlands California for the winter. Miss Mary F Gibbons travels to Pasadena California to locate for the winter.

M., S. Biggins Arlington Mass Frank W. Perkins North Street Five Islands Florida B.S. Perry Perkins Frederic N. Sewall Lower High Street New York Samuel S. Sewall Prout’s Neck Montreal Robert Jellett Mr. Jellett Redlands Calif

Mrs Ward, Mrs Gallagher Return From New England Visits

Mrs Scott R Ward of Hardings returned Thursday from Groton Connecticut where she visited her daughter Mrs Laurence Martin and Mr Martin and Readville Massachusetts where she visited her brother William Eastman and Mrs Eastman. She was away ten days. Mrs William Gallagher and her son John of Norway returned after a few days visit with her mother Mrs Margaret Flaherty at 344 Front Street.

Scott R. Ward of Hardings Groton Conn Laurence Martin Mr. Martin Readville Mass William Eastman Eastman William Gallagher John Norway

Reed Family Weekend in Washington and Boothbay Harbor

Mrs. Carrie Reed and her daughter Miss Gertrude Reed of Bridgewater Massachusetts were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert E Worrey in Washington street. They traveled with Arthur Leeman to Cadillac Mountain and visited Mrs Reed's sister Mrs Charles Hodgdon and Boothbay Harbor. Miss Reed is Morse high School class of 1927 graduate.

Carrie Reed Gertrude Reed Bridgewater Mass Herbert E. Worrey Washington Street Henry T. B. Leeman Leeman Arthur Leeman Boothbay Harbor Miss Reed Morse High

Mrs Nason Returns Home From Auburn Visit

Mrs. Harry Nason has returned from a visit with her daughter Mrs. Arthur Robertson of Auburn, much improved from her recent illness.

Harry Nason Arthur Robertson Auburn

Prize Won At VFW Card Party In G A R Hall

Mrs Jack Hart won a monthly prize donated by Edna Mae Shoppe at the weekly V F W Auxiliary card party held in the G A R hall Thursday night. Ten tables were in play as prizes were awarded.

Jack Hart Edna Mae G. A. R. Hall

Miss Grace Bishop Visits Madden Family in Mechanic Street

Miss Grace Bishop of Lewiston arrived last week for a few days visit with Mr and Mrs Charles I Madden of Mechanic Street.

Grace Bishop Lewiston Charles I. Madden Mechanic Street

Milford Couple Visits Bonney Family in Union Street

Mr and Mrs Robert S Campbell of Milford NH returned after a several day visit with Mrs Campbell s uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs James T Bonney of Union street court Mrs Campbell formerly Miss Mamie Bonney of this city daughter of the late Herbert Bonney and a Bath high school graduate Mr and Mrs James A Bimson Miss Jane S Murphy Miss Susan N Ballou and Mrs Frank A Small motored to Cadillac mountain Saturday for the day

Robert S. Campbell Milford N. H Campbell James T. Bonney Union Street Court Mamie Bonney This City Herbert Bonney Old Bath High School James A. Bimson Jane S. Murphy Susan N. Ballou Frank A. Small Cadillac Mountain

Lewiston Guests Die and Return Home in Bath Visit

Editor Arthur G Staples of The Lewington Evening Journal and Mrs Staples along with Miss Anna Dingley of Lewiston died Sunday in Bath while visiting Mr and Mrs Arthur Sewalld of Washington Street. Mrs Clarence W Morse and Miss Clare Coombs returned to their Washington Street home after a few days in Boston.

Arthur G. Staples The Lewington Evening Journal Clarence W. Morse Clare Coombs Washington Street Boston

Caton Family Guests Visit Brooklyn Relatives

Mr and Mrs Joseph Caton and son Joseph Jr of Brooklyn arrived Friday to visit Mrs Catons sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Melvin Ferris of Park street The elder Caton works in the Brooklyn Navy Yard and stayed over the weekend while Mrs Caton and son will remain for an indefinite visit Mrs Langdon T Snipe of Green street hosted a luncheon at the Country club on Thursday with afternoon cards.

Joseph Caton Joseph, Jr Brooklyn N. Y Langdon T. Snipe Green Street Country Club Melvin Ferris Park Street

Couple to Move to New Washington Street Home

Mr and Mrs Clarence Fullerton of Mechanic Street plan a move to a new residence on Washington Street in the near future.

Clarence Fullerton Washington Street Mechanic Street

Mrs Warren Parris Returns From New York Hospital Visit

Mrs Warren Parris returned home on upper Washington street after attending a patient for several weeks at Bath Memorial hospital in New York.

Warren Parris Upper Washington Street New York Bath Memorial Hospital

Maine editor back from three week golf tour visit

Harry C. Webber editor of the Times and Independent and Golf In Maine publisher returns with Mrs Webber from a three week vacation. They toured 1200 miles across Maine visiting Lakewood Bangor Old Town Millinocket Baxter State Park Calais St Stephen Eastport and Ellsworth noting progress on local projects and visiting about 25 golf courses with strong business gains. The trip extended to North Conway and the White Mountains with time in Boston while they encountered little road trouble or accidents. Eugene McGrath and daughter Elizabeth left for Boston to join family weekend plans.

Harry C. Webber Times and Independent Maine Webber Lakewood Bangor Old Town Great Northern Paper Co Millinocket Baxter State Park Mount Katahdin Calais St. Stephen N. B Eastport Ellsworth North Conway N. H White Mountain Boston

Women’s Republican Club of Maine Members Attend Luncheon

Mrs Henry W Butler of Bath and Miss Mary P Hill of Topsham attended a meeting and luncheon of the governing board at Worster House in Hallowell. Saturday Mrs Eben J Marston accompanied them as their guest.

Henry W. Butler Bath Mary P. Hill Topsham Women's Republican Club of Maine Worster House Hallowell Eben J. Marston Women’s Republican Club of Farmington Drummond Hall Broadway Nettie C. Burleigh

Social Weekend Guests Across Cities

Miss Louise M. Stewart visited Pine Point with Miss Mildred Jensen of Portland. Mr and Mrs Milton S Kimball and two children Mary and John hosted Augustus Ingwerson of Augusta and Mr and Mrs Sherman Whipple of Plymouth Massachusetts. The Whipples also spent time in Augusta with the Kimballs.

Louise M. Stewart Pearl Street Pine Point Mildred Jensen Portland Milton S. Kimball Mary John Augustus Ingwerson Augusta Sherman Whipple Plymouth Mass Frederick H. Kimball High Street Whipple Kimball

Miss Lemont Returns to Skowhegan for Work

Miss Marie M. Lemont has left her parents home at 15 Valley Road and returned to Skowhegan where she is employed after a short visit at home.

Marie M. Lemont

Pratt and Sonia Motor to Norwich VT for Fall Foliage

Ralph Pratt and George Sonia drove to Norwich Vermont for the weekend leaving Saturday afternoon and returning Sunday afternoon after traveling 182 miles. They marveled at the Fall foliage along the trip.

Ralph Pratt George Sonia Norwich

Mrs Reed Returns Home After Visit With Hill Family

Mrs. Frank G. Reed travels from Saco to Mechanic Street to resume home life after a two week visit with her daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Howard P Hill.

Frank G. Reed Hame Mechanic Street Saco Howard P. Hill

Dinner for Republican groups before Sagadahoc club meeting

Mrs Eben J. Marston hosted a small dinner Thursday evening for Mrs H W Butler of Bath and Miss Nettie C Burleigh of Vassalboro before the Republican Women's club gathering at City hall. Butler leads the Sagadahoc Women’s Republican club and Burleigh leads the Woman’s Republican Clubs of Maine.

Eben J. Marston H. W. Butler Bath Nettie C. Burleigh Vassalboro Republican Women’s Club City Hall Butler Sagadahoc

Property transfer and social notes from local area

John H. Wilson buys the dwelling at 27 Pine Street from James R. Jewett through Fred B. Reed real estate agency. Mrs. Burton Lyon of Saugus Mass visits her sister Mrs Mercie McFadden on Bedford Street and is accompanied by her mother Mrs Ida Greenleaf who spent the Summer at Westport.

John H. Wilson James R. Jewett Fred B. Reed Pine Street Burton Lyon Saugus Mass Mercie McFadden Bedford Street Ida Greenleaf Westport

Past Matrons Club Meeting Se scheduled at Boothbay Harbor

The Past Matrons' club of Genesta chapter No. 73 O E S will convene today at the Hotel Fwlerton in Boothbay Harbor for a lodge gathering.

Club of

Local social notes include Vroom family visits in Boston

Commander Guysbert B. Vroom and Mrs. Vroom spent the weekend in Boston. They were joined by Guysbert B. Vroom Jr. who attends Phillips Andover academy. Donald MacLaren of Winthrop will return home Tuesday after a week with Zina Eaton of Phippsburg.

Guysbert B. Vroom Donald MacLaren Winthrop Mass Zina Eaton Phippsburg

Needle Work Guild Directors Plan November Exhibition

About 17 directors met for Fall session at Mrs. Arthur Sewall's home. They voted to hold exhibition day on November 7 and heard reports on administration and future needs. Tea was served at the close as Mrs. Sewall poured. Membership is hoped to rise this season.

Needle Work Guild Arthur Sewall Ruth W. Henry Arthur S. Crockett

Page Family Visit Ends As Mrs Page Returns Home

Mrs Frank Page who had been visiting Miss Mary B Page and Mrs Edward H Hawley at the Page home 780 High street left Thursday for Garden City Long Island New York Roy and Ralph Hutchins of Gloucester New Jersey are spending a week with their parents Mr and Mrs Chesley Hutchins of Goddard street

Frank Page Mary B. Page Edward H. Hawley Page High Street Garden City Long Island N. Y Roy Ralph Hutchins Gloucester, N. J Mrs. Chesley Hutchins Goddard Street Ralph W. Conforth Saco Bath Mary D. Page Ashton E. Wardwell Washington Street

West Newton Visitors Tour Cadillac Mountain

Mrs. W. B. Warren of West Newton Massachusetts visits with her daughter Mrs. Vincent Jones and Mr. Jones of Utica New York and Ralph L. Warren of West Newton. They motor to Cadillac Mountain on Thursday to see Mrs. Warren’s aunt Mrs. E. H. Kimball on Lincoln Street.

W. B. Warren West Newton Mass Vincent Jones Mr. Jones Utica N. Y Ralph L. Warren

Mrs Inez Pendleton Arrives for Winter Visit

Mrs Inez Pendleton of Islesboro has arrived to spend the winter with her daughter Mrs W C Chase Jr of Cobb Road.

Inez Pendleton Islesboro W. C. Chase, Jr Cobb Road

Visit Notes of Mrs Golder in New England

Mrs Scott M Golder of Winship street visits her daughter Mrs F Haywood Chessman in Wollaston Massachusetts and also visits her daughter Miss Virginia Golder a student nurse at Maine General Hospital in Portland.

Scott M. Golder Winship Street Oakhurst Center Street F. Haywood Chessman Wollaston Mass Virginia Golder Portland Maine General Hospital

Shower honors Mrs. Oliver at Hart residence

Miss Mary Hart and Mrs. William Boyce hosted a miscellaneous shower for Mrs. Thomas Oliver at 118 Academy Street in honor of her marriage to Anne G. Harvie. Guests included Mrs. Page, Mrs. Gowell, Mrs. Rogers, and others. refreshments served. Mrs. Cleveland Holbrook remains bedridden in Winnegance.

Mary Hart William Boyce Miss Hart Elbridge Webber Academy Street Thomas Oliver Anne G. Harvie Oliver Francis E. Page, Jr Frederick Gowell Samuel Rogers Ethel Tourtillotte Joseph A. Butler Robert Wagner Shirley M. Mank Lillian Oliver Pearl Staples Laura Harrington Webber

Crosmans Visit Boston Area Kin and Friends

Mr and Mrs Harry W Crosman motored to Boston Sunday to visit daughter and son in law George Moses of West Medford. They were joined by Mrs Leslie A Fowles who will visit her sister and brother in law Charles R Brown of Wollaston. Duncan McInnes arrived Friday night to spend Sunday with his mother Mrs John McInnes of Washington Dr and Mrs Fenton Taylor of New York City were guests of Representative and Mrs Sumner Sewall at Small Point Beach. Dr Taylor will visit Camden and Perry for shooting.

Harry W. Crosman Boston George Moses West Medford Leslie A. Fowles Charles R. Brown Wollaston Duncan McInnes John McInnes Washington Street Fenton Taylor New York City Sumner Sewall Small Point Beach Taylor Camden Donald Dodge Phippsburg Dr. Taylor Perry Vera Wallace City Robert A. Wallace

Miss Charlotte Meeker and Miss Liffy Moses Visit Montreal Guests

Miss Charlotte Meeker and Miss Liffy Moses left Friday for a short motor trip to Montreal where they were to be guests of Miss Meeker's niece, Mrs. Robert Jellett, and Mr. Jellett.

Charlotte Meeker Liffy Moses Montreal Miss Meeker Robert Jellett Mr. Jellett

Miss Langford Attends Ordination Service in Winneganee

Miss Evelyn Langford of Brunswick and her mother traveled to Winneganee Friday night for the ordination service of Miss M Helen Sims a Gordon College of Theology and Missions classmate.

Evelyn Langford Brunswick Winneganee M. Helen Sims

Boston Day Trip by Local Women Names

Mrs Ralph W. Bragg and four other local women drove to Boston Wednesday for a day trip.

Five County Schoolmasters' Club Holds First Meeting at Moulton Union

Principal Arthur B. Scott presided at the inaugural meeting held last week at Moulton Union Bowdoin college. Officers elected for the year include Everett Perkins president Charles Sewall vice president Charles Campbell secretary treasurer and David Y Alkazin H R Danforth and Charles B Hinds on the executive committee. Six local members attended including Scott Alkazin Harold E Brown Edward S Wright Duncan H Farrell and Blair C Wilson.

Arthur B. Scott Moulton Union Bowdoin College Everett Perkins Conyligh Augusta Charles Sewall Wiscasset Academy Charles Campbell Brunswick David Y. Alkazin Morsehigh H. R. Danforth Auburn Charles B. Hinds Gardiner Principal Scott Mr. Alkazin Harold E. Brown Edward S. Wright Duncan H. Farrell Blair C. Wilson

Mr and Mrs Allen Clark of Gardiner

Mr and Mrs Allen Clark of Gardiner Roger Pierce, Park street.

Allen Clark of Gardiner Roger Pierce Park Street

Advent Christian Conference elects new officers in Lewiston

At the Androscoggin Valley Advent Christian conference held last weekend at the Turner Street Advent Church in Lewiston, Zephie A. Rice was elected second vice president Rev H N Hapworth of Mechanic Falls became president Raymond Graser of Bridgton was named first vice president and Emma Wheeler was chosen secretary treasurer. Mr and Mrs Conrad Olsen of Stratford Conn passed last week at their summer home Ledge O Rock at Thornes Head.

Androscoggin Valley Turner Street Lewiston Zephie A. Rice H. N. Hapworth Mechanic Falls Raymond Grasser Bridgton Emma Wheeler Conrad Olsen Stratford, Conn

Miss Harvey Visits Portland Teacher Weekend Stay

Miss Mary A. Harvey of Portland, a teacher at Dike school, spent the weekend at home. In Bath she resided with Mrs. John W. Cummings at 49 Oak Street. Mr. and Mrs. Willard Quinn and Frank Conner of North Anson arrived Friday to visit Mr. and Mrs. John Atwood of Upper Wash.

Mary A. Harvey Portland Dike Bath John W. Cummings Oak Street Willard Quinn Frank Conner North Anson John Atwood Upper Washington Street

Residents Gather at Small Point Beach Home

Mr and Mrs Douglas Dearborn closed their Summer residence at Small Point Beach and stay with Mrs Dearborn s mother Mrs Duer D Breck. St Mary s Guild of Grace church opened its Fall season meeting at the parish house on Oak Street with Mrs Edward W Bridgham and Mrs Walter M Hill as hostesses.

Douglas Dearborn Small Point Beach Mrs. Dearborn Duer D. Breck St. Mary's Guild of Grace Church Oak Street Edward W. Bridgham Walter M. Hill

Weekend Travel and Home Returns Among Local Residents

Miss Marion F Wakefield spent the weekend in Portland with her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs A H Fowlie. Mrs L Houghton Kimball returned to Boston after months with Miss Susan N Ballou and traveled home with her son William Otis Kimball of Boston. Mr and Mrs Raymond Trott and three children Houghton Virginia and Elizabeth returned to Providence Rhode Island after Summer at Small Point. Mrs John A Legro returned to New York after a three week visit. Mr and Mrs Albert Somes of Reading Massachusetts, guests of Dr Ardenne A Stott and Mrs Stott on Bedford Street for three months, also returned home. Pose ce Stott returned Saturday.

Marion F. Wakefield Middle Street Portland A. H. Fowlie L. Houghton Kimball Boston Susan N. Ballou High Street William Otis Kimball Raymond Trott Houghton Virginia Elizabeth Providence, R. I Small Point John A. Legro New York Albert Somes Reading Mass Mes Ardenne A. Stott Stott Bedford Street Posece Stott

Nickersons Buy Blanchard Residence on Park Street

Mr and Mrs Sanford B Nickerson of Granite Street purchase the William Blanchard house at 23 Park Street, recently vacated by Mr and Mrs Carl B Swanton, and plan to move in Saturday.

Sanford B. Nickerson Granite Street William Blanchard Park Street Carl B. Swanton

Inn by the Sea Opens at Fort Walton Florida

Cards announce the opening of the Inn by the Sea at Fort Walton Florida on Nov 15 by Henry D Bacon Mabel W Bacon and Page Bacon. The fort lies 40 miles east of Pensacola on Florida Scenic highway 69 with a blue elephant as entrance mark. Guests can enjoy white sand beaches surf fresh water bathing deep sea fishing quail hunting scenic drives and golf.

Fort Walton Florida Henry D. Bacon Mabel W. Bacon Page Bacon Pensacola

Lords Spend Sunday in Buckfield

Mr and Mrs LeRoy Lord of upper Washington Street passed Sunday in Buckfield with Mrs Lord s sister Mrs M E Bennett.

Mrs LeRoy Lord Upper Washington Street Buckfield

Lancaster Couple Vacation at Bangor Home

Mr and Mrs Samuel Lancaster of Bangor spend several weeks at their home on lower High street during Mr Lancaster s vacation He is a Maine Central engineer on the Flying Yankee running between Portland and Bangor.

Mrs Samuel Lancaster Bangor Lower High Street Mr. Lancaster Maine Central Portland

Mrs Henry W Butler Travels to Portland for Ill Relative

Mrs Henry W Butler motored to Portland Friday to be with her seriously ill niece Mrs H W Smith who will enter Deaconess hospital in Boston Sunday for treatment.

Henry W. Butler Portland H. W. Smith Deaconess Hospital Boston

Bath Residents Enjoy Mountain Day Trip

Mr and Mrs Daniel Williams and two daughters along with Mrs George A Hunt Mrs Herbert E Williams Miss Marguerite Hennessey Oscar F Williams were Sunday motorists through the White Mountains. Others from Bath visiting the mountains were Mr and Mrs Danford McDonald and Mr and Mrs Harold Haggett. Albert McFadden and sons Maynard and Ardeene have moved from the Hagan farm to Bedford. Harry W Snow Western Union relief manager at Bath branch spent the weekend at his home in Vinalhaven and resumes duties Monday.

Daniel Williams George A. Hunt Herbert E. Williams Marguerite Hennessey Oscar F. Williams White Mountains Bath Danford McDonald Harold Haggett Albert McFadden Maynard and Ardeene Hagan Farm Upper High Street Bedford Street Harry W. Snow The Western Union Vinalhaven

Mrs Pinson Returns Home From Brookline Visit

Mrs Edwin E Pinson returns to her home on lower Washington street after spending two weeks in Brookline Massachusetts as a guest of her brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Stephen Plant

Edwin E. Pinson Lower Washington Street Brookline Mass Stephen Plant

Mrs. Dennison and grandson visit Pennells in Freeport

Mrs. George Dennison and her grandson Norman Merritt McCabe of Freeport were guests Thursday of Mrs. Dennison's sister and brother-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Leon Pennell at their home on Lower High.

George Dennison Norman Merritt McCabe Freeport

Mrs McGlinchy Plans Weeklong New York Trip

Mrs William H McGlinchy of 62 Winship street and her niece Miss Margaret Koughan leave Saturday for a week in New York. They will stop in Boston en route.

William H. McGlinchy Winship Street Margaret Koughan New York Boston

Central Church league resumes meetings after summer recess

The Central Church league held a Monday parish house meeting to discuss the program for the business session and socialize. President Mrs. Marius H. Page and vice president Mrs. Arthur W. King hosted, with other notes on visits and leadership changes in Maine Pocahontas chapters.

E Central Church League Marius H. Page Arthur W. King

Local Families Visit and Return From Holidays

Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Higgins and family visited Skowhegan and Farmington on Sunday while George F. Flint and son Tracey returned to Dover after a weekend with relatives Albert W. Flint and his son-in-law. Conrad Olsen of Stratford Connecticut came back from a week at their summer home Ledge O Rock in upper Washington.

Roscoe Higgins Helen Warren York Street Skowhegan Farmington George F. Flint Tracey Dover N. H

Bath girl Miss Caton stars in St. Louis musical comedy

Miss Lillian Caton known as Jean Caton from Bath and Brooklyn headlines a singing and dancing act in a St. Louis musical comedy. Her parents Mr and Mrs Joseph Caton are listed among her background. Mr and Mrs Milton H Douglas and Mr and Mrs William J Craft visited York Beach on Sunday.

Lillian Caton Jean Caton Joseph Caton Brooklyn N. Y St. Louis Miss Caton Milton H. Douglas William J. Craft York Beach

Shackfords visit Turner court and Wa terville trip

Mrs. Jennie Shackford and her daughter Miss Margaret Shackford visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Shackford at Turner court. Mrs. Roy Shackford joined them in Wa terville for a week with her mother-in-law. Mrs. John Brown returned home after a Flushing L I visit with daughter Mrs. Bleike Reed. Miss Estelle Bowden and Mrs. Edward Brown RN returned from two week Nova Scotia trip.

Jennie Shackford Margaret Shackford John Brown Flushing, L. I Bleike Reed Estelle Bowden R.N Edward Brown Nova Scotia Miss Bowden Mrs. Brown Halifax

Wallace Couple Dies in Rockland Visit

Mr and Mrs George Wallace of Somerset Place died Sunday in Rockland where they were guests of Mrs Olive Walker, the Wallace sisters host.

George Wallace Somerset Place Rockland Mrs. Wallace Olive Walker

Five Sisters Reunite After 38 Years in Pinet

Mrs Guillman Duprey and four sisters gathered at Mrs Merrill home in Pinet for a Sunday reunion the first since 38 years. Guests included relatives from Haverhill and New Brunswick with meals, entertainments, and performances by Aunt Emma Snow and Daniel Merrill.

Guillman Duprey Spring Street Frank Mellow Genterspeek Fred Merrill Point Stark Haverhill Mass Docithe Robichaud Sixes, N. B Merrill Pinet

Varied Summer Travel and Bridge Tournament Notes

Local residents and visitors are seen traveling and visiting in Maine and neighboring states. Mrs. Sewall and daughter plan Worcester visits. Bragg family hosts. Steen family moves into Park Street residence. Medora Atwood returns home from Woolwich. several visits tie to Portland Bath Saco Lewiston and Arbo Camps. Maine Contract Bridge tournament in Augusta draws notable residents including Rupert Baxter and Kimball family. Nuttings plan annual Long Beach trip. Wisharts and Duleys hosted on Middle Street.

Rupert H. Baxter Clare Coombs Frederick H. Kimball Clarence W. Morse Anne Kimball Miriam W. Kimball Maine Augusta William H. Buxton Portland Augusta House

St Marys Guild Plans Friday Parish Tea

Mrs W Dayton Hill and Mrs Herbert Calderwood hosted the St Marys guild meeting at Grace church. Members sewed for the Needlework guild and prepared plans for a Friday tea for parish women from 3.30 to 5.30 at the parish house.

W. Dayton Hill Herbert Calderwood St. Mary’s Guild of Grace Church

Phippsburg Couple Relocates to Garden Street Home

Commander and Mrs. Guysbert B. Vroom have sold their Phippsburg residence and will spend fall and winter in the former home of the late Miss Marcia D. Richardson on Garden street.

Guysbert B. Vroom Phippsburg Marcia D. Richardson Garden Street

Freshman Miss Thelma Fogg to Perform on WCSH program

Morse high school freshman Miss Thelma Fogg will be heard on WCSH Portland Thursday afternoon from 1.30 to 2.00 in a studio program. She will perform a castanet specialty and a triple time rhythm tap and is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Donald H Fogg of 679 Washington.

Thelma Fogg Morse High School WCSH Portland Miss Fogg Donald H. Fogg Washington Street

Pinkhams Move, Putnams Take Over Granite Street Home

Mr and Mrs Victor Pinkham relocate from Washington Street to the Nickerson residence on Granite Street. Forest Putnam moves into the dwelling vacated by the Pinkhams, completing the local household shifts.

Victor Pinkham Washington Street Somerset Place Nickerson Granite Street Forest Putnam Mrs. Pinkham

Hazel McMann to attend National Hairdressers convention show

Hazel McMann proprietor of Mc Mann's Beauty Shop will travel from Boston to New York City to attend the National Hairdressers convention style show at the Hotel Pennsylvania after leaving Boston on Saturday.

Hazel McMann McMann Boston New York City Pennsylvania

Nomination of Bath Doctor as Sagadahoc Medical Examiner

Gov Louis J Brann announced the nomination of Dr Joseph I Smith of Bath as medical examiner for Sagadahoc county. The item also notes local events including a dog giveaway winner Clarence Merrill and police handling of a Georgetown intoxication arrest with a horse incident. It lists civic notices, church and club meetings, and updates from Bath, Maine.

Louis J. Brann T Week Joseph I. Smith Bath Sagadahoc County

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