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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1933

Page

3

Bath social luncheon honors visiting Avery relatives

Mrs. Charles W. Avery hosted a luncheon for her mother in law Mrs. William Avery of Quincy Mass and Mrs. Edward Bohlken of Quincy. Guests included longtime Bath friends and locals such as Miss Annie Trufant Mrs. George Cahill and others. The event doubled as a warm reunion and featured performances by Mrs. Charles Avery a local musician.

Charles W. Avery High Street Avery William Avery Quincy Mass Edward Bohlken Bath Annie Trufant George Cahill Abbie Ciage Dora D. Lowell Thomas F. Perkins Emma Pierce This City Edward Baulken Ida M. Beals Woolwich

Mrs Katherine Williams McKenney Sails to London

Mrs Katherine Williams McKenney RN spent weeks with a patient at Hotel Fullerton Boothbay Harbor then in New York for a week, sailed Friday on the Majestic bound for London. Mr and Mrs Edwin D Tietig of 16 Cobb road visit Boston area. Winter-street church Ladies aid held first season meeting with 43 members welcoming Rev Joseph Purdue. Music featured by Mrs Fred Sturtevant Mrs Richard Hersom piano by Mrs Carl Albee. Hostesses included Miss Clare Coombs Mrs Clarence Morse Miss Lina Sewall Mrs Frank H Percy. Fall rummage sale planned Nov 1.

Katherine Williams McKenney R.N Ladies’ Aid Winter — Street Joseph O. Purdue Fred K. Sturtevant Richard Hersom Carl Albee Clare Coombs Clarence W. Morse Lina Sewall Frank H. Percy

Mrs Arntz Heads to New York After Bath Visit

Mrs Angela Arntz departed for New York City after spending several weeks in Bath with Miss Frostina Marston of Lincoln Street.

Angela Arntz New York City Bath Frostina Marston Lincoln Street

Central church ladies aid holds first post summer meeting

The Ladies' Aid of Central church met after the summer recess at the parish house and voted to hold a rummage sale on Wednesday October 11 in the parish house. William K Sanderson and his son Benjamin B Sanderson both of Portland were recent guests of Mrs Edward C Craig and Lieut Craig of Garden Street. Rev Weston P Holman of Beacon Street M E church and Edwy A Soth eard attended a group meeting of the Augusta district Methodist conference in Fairfield. Miss Aline Colton of Boston returned after visiting her aunt Mrs Wilber G Cahill of High Street during the weekend.

Ladies’ Aid of Central Church Aid William K. Sanderson Benjamin B. Sanderson Portland Edward C. Craig Craig Garden Street Weston P. Holman Beacon Street M. E.church Edwy A. Sotheard Fairfield Augusta District Aline Colton Boston Wilber G. Cahill High Street

Local Residents Return Home After Short Stay

Mr and Mrs John McInnes Jr of Washington Street returned home after a few days at Falmouth Foreside with Mrs McInness parents. Guests staying with Mrs Germaine and family included Mr Mrs Ernest A Randall Mr and Mrs Jack Germaine of Wolllaston Mass and Mrs Germaine s parents. Other Bath visitors included Mrs William Sewall and family. Gunning licenses were issued Wednesday to Ambrose Curran Brunswick Road Stanley Wallace Jr Leslie Wold Ralph Tibbetts and Charles Nelson.

John McInnes, Jr Washington Street Falmouth Jack Germaine Wollaston, Mass Mrs. Germaine Mrs. R. K. Hall High Street Ambrose M. Curran Brunswick Road Stanley B. Wallace Jr Leslie J. Wold Court Street Ralph R. Tibbetts Charles J. Nelson Oak Street

Tobey Family Weekend Visit Recap in Wakefield

Mr and Mrs Hiram Tobey of Wakefield Massachusetts spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs George W Tobey at 20 Western Avenue and her parents Mr and Mrs Arthur I Pepper of 40 Union Street returning home Monday.

Hiram Tobey Wakefield Mass George W. Tobey Western Avenue Arthur I. Pepper Union Street

Mrs Kenyon to Spend Winter in Washington

Mrs William S Kenyon widow of the Federal jurist who died September 9 leaves Sunday night for Washington accompanied by her sister in law Mrs Marie Duncombe of Fort Dodge Iowa They will pass the winter together in Washington at their summer home Sebasco Maine and return later for the next season

William S. Kenyon Sebasco Washington, D. C Marie Duncombe Fort Dodge Judge Kenyon Washington

Alexander couple guests of Dr and Mrs Allen

Mr and Mrs E C Alexander of Bangor were overnight guests Monday of Dr and Mrs A P Allen, sharing hospitality during their visit.

E. C. Alexander Bangor A. P. Allen

Alderman Sewall Leases Eamesholm House in Bath

Alderman Sumner Sewall has leased Eamesholm at 7 North Street from Miss Joyce Palmer of Northampton Massachusetts who is visiting this week in the city. The Sewalls plan to move back to Bath to occupy the former home of Mme Emma Eames around the twentieth. The residence, once Fred Patten’s, was modernized by Mme Eames after her return from France.

Sumner Sewall Eamesholm North Street Joyce Palmer Northampton Mass Mrs. Sewall Bath Mme Emma Eames Fred Patten Mme. Eames America France

Bath resident Baer Connard attends Chicago World's Fair

Baer Connard of this city is among the Bath people visiting Chicago this week for the World's Fair showcasing exhibits and events.

Baer Connard Chicago

Bowdoin Fraternities Pledge Six Juniors and More

The Bowdoin Orient reports rushing season results with six juniors four sophomores and 122u freshmen pledging to fraternities on campus. Notable pledges include Nathan W. Watson son of Harry H. Watson to Kappa Sigma and Benjamin B. Haggett nephew of City Treasurer Donald D. Young pledged to Theta Delta Chi.

Bowdoin Orient Nathan W. Watson Harry H. Watson Front Street Kappa Sigma Benjamin Haggett East Orange N. J Bath Bowdoin Morse High Theta Delta Chi Donald D. Young

Bath social notes and visits extend through week

Mrs Anne G Blodgett of 49 Pine Street visited Portland on Thursday. Mr and Mrs Harold C Lenfest left for Scarsdale N Y after a Bath stay with his ill mother Bertram A Lenfest of Brooklyn. Dr Lenfest spent the weekend with his wife and the Dennisons. Mrs Robert W King of 423 Washington Street hosted the Discord club Thursday evening. Bath Iron Works employees began a monthly dance series at Roland Smith Post hall with 50 couples, two more dances planned at Legion hall November 3. Harold Adams led the committee. Miss Mary Elizabeth O Malley of Water-town Mass is visiting John P Carey and wife at 19 Fishers Court.

Harold C. Lenfest Scarsdale N. Y Bath Bertram A. Lenfest Brooklyn William W. Dennison Middle Street Lenfest Dennisons Bath Iron Works Corp Roland Smith Post Hall Cliff Leeman Graham White Joseph Avery Reginald Stacy Harold Adams Legion Hall Mary Elizabeth O'Malley Waertown Mass John P. Carey Fisher's Court

Providence banker Thomas Pierce named Community Chest chair

Thomas Pierce of Providence R I and夏 his summer home at Birch Point was appointed chairman of Providence annual Community Chest drive. Pierce serves as president of the Providence National Bank.

Thomas Pierce Providence R. LI Birch Point Pierce Providence National Bank

Local Attorney Among Ducks Winners at Dana Pond

Edward W. Bridgham, a Woolwich attorney, joined the successful gunners who reached the limit of 12 ducks at Dana pond in Woolwich, reflecting a productive shoot.

Edward W. Bridgham Dana Pond Woolwich

Newlyweds Sewall Return From Europe Wedding Trip

Mr and Mrs Loyall F Sewall recently returned to New York from a wedding trip through Cannes Paris and London. Roland F Hill of 22 Lincoln Street departed Thursday by motor for New York and Philadelphia. Mrs Sarah Shaw past grand matron of Maine OES travels with Ethel M Hilton and Harriet Parker for a two day inspection visit to Sanford and Springvale chapters. Mrs William C Avery of Quincy Mass visits two weeks with son Charles W Avery and wife at 699 High Street.

Loyall F. Sewall New York Europe Cannes Paris London Roland F. Hill Lincoln Street Philadelphia Sarah Shaw Maine Ethel M. Hilton Harriet Parker Skowhegan Sanford Springvale William C. Avery Quincy Mass Charles W. Avery Avery High Street

Dartmouth freshman Culbert McGay wins $500 scholarship

Culbert McGay Jr., son of Rev and Mrs Culbert McGay of New Milford Connecticut formerly of Bath, is among Dartmouth freshmen awarded a $500 scholarship. Mr and Mrs Arthur Sewall of the Stonehouse return from a week in New York by way of Troy where their daughter Mary Sewall has entered Emma Willard School.

Culbert McGay, Jr Culbert McGay New Milford, Conn Bath Dartmouth College Arthur Sewall The Stonehouse New York Mrs. Sewall Troy N. Y Mary Sewall Emma Willard School

Edgewood pair hosted by Union court residents

Charles S. Grows of Edgewood Rhode Island a former draftsman at Bath Iron Works and Mrs Grows were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Fred M Cook of Union court

Charles S. Grows Edgewood R. I Bath Iron Works Mrs. Grows Fred M. Cook Union Court

Local residents journey to Dover New Hampshire Sunday

Ex Alderman Ralph C. Cover and Mrs Cover along with Mrs W A McNeal and Mrs Charles Lockery traveled to Dover New Hampshire on Sunday. Mrs W S Wiggin visiting Mrs Rodney Arnold earlier, returned with them.

Ralph C. Cover Cover W. A. McNeal Charles Lockery Dover N. H W. S. Wiggin Rodney Arnold Jennie Jordan

Mrs Houghton Kimball Heads to Boston for Winter

Mrs L Houghton Kimball who spent the summer in Bath at Miss Susan N Ballou and Major William R Kimball's home left Monday for Boston to spend the winter.

L. Houghton Kimball Bath Susan N. Ballou William R. Kimball High Street Boston

Mrs Kimball Visiting Boston with Augusta Companion

Mrs. Frederick H. Kimball of High street is spending a few days in Boston. She is accompanied by Mrs. Milton S. Kimball of Augusta.

Frederick H. Kimball High Street Boston Kimball Milton S. Kimball Augusta

Shorey and Webber families golf during vacations in New Hampshire

Mr. and Mrs. William S. Shorey returned from Intervale after visiting Birch Tree Inn where Shorey, vice-president and cashier of the First National bank, vacationed. They met Harry C. Webber, editor of The Bath Daily Times, and Mrs. Webber and played golf at North Conway where the Webbers are also vacationing. Shorey resumed duties at the bank Tuesday morning.

William S. Shorey Intervale N. H Birch Tree Inn Mr. Shorey First National Bank Harry C. Webber Bath Daily Times Webber North Conway Webbers Shorey

Oliver couples vacation at West Point Porter cottage

Mr and Mrs Silas M Oliver of 205 North street and Mr and Mrs William W Oliver of 9 Andrews Road spent Thursday and Friday at West Point Phippsburg in the Porter cottage. The two men planned a bit of coot shooting Friday morning.

Silas M. Oliver North Street William W. Oliver Andrews Road West Point Phippsburg

Jason A Merrill Returns From Northern State Business Trip

Jason A Merrill came back Thursday from a business trip conducted in the northern part of the state.

Jason A. Merrill

Jaynes Visit New Canaan Family After Summer at Small Point

Mrs John K Jayne and her children John Kennon Jr and Pamela S Jayne of New Canaan Conn visit Mrs Jaynes mother Mrs William D Sewall on Washington street Mrs Jayne closed her cottage at Small Point Beach after spending the summer there Mr Jayne returned to New Canaan after several days with her at Small Point William M Adams drew a petit juror in the U S District Court in Portland on Tuesday and Harold E Armes drawn an alternate

John K. Jayne John Kennon, Jr Pamela Jayne New Canaan William M. Adams U. S. District Court Portland Harold E. Armes

Mrs Bailey departs Small Point for New York City

Mrs Winifred Bailey of Kansas City Mo who has been staying three months at the Small Point Beach club house and guest of Mrs Sumner Sewall for several days left recently for New York City Edward W Sampson of 15 Summer street begins a three weeks vacation from his duties as manager of the Railway Express Agency Inc today

Winifred Bailey Kansas City Small Point Beach Club Sumner Sewall New York City Edward W. Sampson Summerstreet Railway Express Agency, Inc

Sewalls Spent Weekend At Home In Bath Area

Arthur Sewall 2d spent the weekend with Mrs. Sewall at their Washington street home. Mr. Sewall returned Monday to New York with Mrs. Sewall and their three children Nancy Harold and Cynthia who had summered in Bath and Small Point Beach. Mrs. C F Hathaway closed her Cambridge Mass home and moved to an apartment there. Hathaway summers at Popham.

Arthur Sewall C. F. Hathaway Cambridge Mass

Hunters at Merrymeeting Bay a Duck Dinner Reward

Lieut George P Hunter and Mrs Hunter of 42 Summer street joined duck hunters at Merrymeeting bay Tuesday morning. Despite light shooting they gathered enough ducks for a dinner. Stanley McGowan State probation officer visited Bath regarding parole for a young man from Thomaston State prison.

George P. Hunter Stanley McGowan Bathay Thomston State

Bath Iron Works vp and engineer visit Quincy on business

Archibald M. Main of Bath Iron Works Corp and Harry B. Briggs Jr an electrical engineer are in Quincy Mass at Fore River Shipbuilding Co on business. Main plans to visit his Groton Connecticut home before returning.

Archibald M. Main Bath Iron Works Corp Harry B. Briggs, Jr Quincy Mass Fore River Shipbuilding Co Mr. Main Groton

Newton Couple In Bath On Way To Popham Cottage

Mr and Mrs Herbert J Kelloway of Newton Center Mass were in Bath on Tuesday en route to Popham where they will spend a week before closing their cottage.

Herbert J. Kelloway Newton Center Mass Bath Popham

Women activists invited to raid-Tribune conference Waldorf Astoria

Mrs Frank A Hodgdon of Woolwich president of the Women's club of Wiscasset and division chair in Maine Federation of Women's clubs along with Miss Bessie Mikels of the Women's club receive invitations to attend the raid-Tribune Women's conference October 12 and 13 in New York City with speakers including Franklin D Roosevelt Frances Perkins and Madame Currie. Carl Anderson returns to Hallets after a two weeks vacation.

Frank A. Hodgdon Woolwich Women’s Club of Wiscasset Division of Conservation and Gardens Department of Education Maine Federation of Women's Clubs Bessie Mikels Women's Club raid-Tribune Waldorf- Astoria New York City Franklin D. Roosevelt Roosevelt Walter Lippmann Lena Madesin Phillips Malcolm McCoy Margarita Sarfatti Frances Perkins Marie Currie Neil Carothers Theodore Roosevelt Hodgdon Miss Mikels Demopolitan Club

Mrs Farnham to Attend National Women Conference in New York

Mrs Charles R Farnham president of the Cosmopolitan club and Maine Progressive Union leaves Tuesday for New York to attend the Herald Tribune Women's conference on Current Problems at the Waldorf Astoria October 12 and 13. She will visit her sister-in-law in New York and spend the weekend in Providence with her brother before returning to Bath. She is a member of the rural cooperation division of the Department of American Homes Maine Federation of Women's Clubs.

Charles R. Farnham Cosmopolitan Club Maine Progressive Union New York City Herald-Tribune Waldorf-Astoria Farnham Francis E. Faxon New York Providence R. I Roy S Haskell Bath

Chiropractor Transfers Business as Bagdikian Takes Over

Lloyd L Steeves of Steeves Market remains home ill for two weeks. Dr P G Bagdikian buys the practice of Dr O H Wright chiropractor of Brunswick who has been there ten years and will pursue a Palmer School course in Davenport Iowa. Bagdikian schedules Bath office Tuesdays Thursdays Saturdays and Brunswick visits Mondays Wednesdays Fridays. Mrs Alden G Smith of High Street spends the week in Boston.

Lloyd L. Steeves Steeves Market P. G. Bagdikian O. H. Wright Brunswick Wright Palmer School of Chiropractic Davenport Iowa Bagdikian Bath Alden G. Smith High Street Boston

Bruce Family Visit Spans Belfast and Bath

Mr and Mrs Charles A Bruce of Belfast returned Monday afternoon after staying with his sister Mrs Elbridge R Wright on Marshall Avenue Sunday night Miss Bessie Lemont who spent the summer with her sister Mrs Bruce came back for a visit with another sister Miss Jane Lemont in Bath and will leave at month end for Omaha Neb Manley Breck was a weekend guest of Mr and Mrs Arthur Sewalld of Washington Street

Charles A. Bruce Belfast Elbridge R. Wright Marshall Avenue Bessie Lemont Mrs. Bruce Jane Lemont Bath Omaha Neb Manley Breck Mrs. Arthur Sewalld Washington Street

Mrs Sewall Leaves Summer Home for New York Trip

Mrs Frederick Sewall of Kansas City Missouri has closed her Summer home on High street after months there and will travel to New York for a few days before returning to Kansas City for the Winter.

Frederick Sewall Kansas City High Street New York

Debut of Beatrice Phillips Hailed at Beverly Dance

Dr and Mrs John C Phillips hosted a Beverly estate event for the debut of niece Beatrice Phillips daughter of Undersecretary William Phillips. Eleanor Hyde of Bath, now Mrs Phillips, was among the guests at the Myopia Hunt Club dinner for ushers.

John C. Phillips Eleanor Hyde Bath Myopia Hunt Club Beatrice Phillips William Phillips Beverly

Bowdoin Junior Receives Psychology Assistantship

Nathan W. Watson of 355 Front Street, a Bowdoin College junior, was awarded an assistantship in the college's psychology department.

Nathan W. Watson Front Street Bowdoin College

Colburns Return to Bath After Bangor Visit

Mr and Mrs Frank F Colburn welcomed back to Bath after two weeks in Bangor with daughter Dawn Cecile. Colburn resumes management of the Bath Opera House Monday night and received a hearty greeting from many friends who missed him.

Frank F. Colburn Bath Bangor Dawn Cecile

World Wide Guild meeting at Ruth Watson home

The World Wide Guild of Corliss Street Church met at Miss Ruth Watson’s home at 407 Washington Street with seven members present. After devotions, a regular business meeting was held, a poster committee was chosen, and upcoming activities were discussed.

World Wide Guild of Corliss Street Ruth Watson Washington Street

Drake family announces upcoming travel to New York and San Francisco

Frederick E. Drake Jr. of Washington Street stays with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Frederick E. Drake for a few days before departing October 25 for New York. He will sail October 29 on the S. S. Virginia to San Francisco as assistant to the purser with the Panama Pacific Line of the International Mercantile Marine.

Frederick E. Drake, Jr Washington Street Frederick E. Drake New York Mr. Drake S. S. Virginia International Mercantile Marine San Francisco

Newtons Return from Boston Vacation Visit

Mr and Mrs Frederick Newton San of 954 Middle Street returned by train Monday morning after a week in Boston. They stayed at Parker House and met Harry C Webber editor of the Times and Mrs Webber en route to New Hampshire for part of their vacation.

Frederick Newton Sanborn Middle Street Boston Parker House Harry C. Webber the Times Webber New Hampshire

Camp Fire Social at Miss Moulton's Home

Miss Betty Moulton hosted a camp fire Monday night at her North street extension residence. The event drew a cheerful group of girls including Helen Hayes Eileen Hayes Emily Moulton and Barbara Scott with many others enjoying games marshmallows popcorn and candy around the fire.

Edwin H. Given Cobb Road Boston Betty Moulton North Street Helen Hayes Eileen Hayes Emily Moulton Charles Bryant Barbara Scott Nancy Hyde

Book on famous Maine figures by Rev. Atherton

Reverend David F. Atherton of Buffalo New York writes a book titled One Hundred Famous Maine People to be published soon. It profiles Maine men with fame beyond the state from Cyrus H Curtis to James G Blaine and Henry Knox, with wife Alice Lilly Atherton and daughter Margaret in Buffalo.

David F. Atherton Buffalo N. Y Brunswick Bowdoin College Maine Cyrus H. K. Curtis William Pitt Fessenden Fred H. Albee Jacob Asbott John A. Andrew James G. Blaine Samuel G. Brown Henry Knox Israel Washburn Arlo Bates Atherton Alice Lilly Woolwich Bath Margaret

Social Guests Entertain Bath Brunswick Players

Mrs George Humphrey returned to Englewood after visiting Bath with Miss Charlotte Gorrie. Mr and Mrs Milton S Kimball and Mr and Mrs Burleigh Martin of Augusta hosted a buffet supper for Bath and Brunswick players in the Maine State Contract tournament at the Augusta house. Guests included Lieut and Mrs George P Hunter, Mrs Rupert H Baxter, Mrs Clarence W Morse, Miss Clare Coombs, Miss Anne Kimball, Miss Miriam W Kimball, Miss Mary F Gibbons of Bath, Mr and Mrs John L Baxter, Mr and Mrs Alorizo B Holmes, Miss Isabel Forsaith, Miss Stetson, Mrs Morgan Cushing and Stephen Ellison of Brunswick.

Milton S. Kimball Burleigh Martin Augusta Bath and Brunswick Augusta House George P. Hunter Rupert H. Baxter Clarence W. Morse Clare Coombs Anne Kimball Miriam W. Kimball Mary F. Gibbons Bath John L. Baxter Alorizo B. Holmes Isabel Forsaith Stetson Morgan Cushing Stephen Ellison Brunswick Hunter Gignoux Lowe Miss Gibbons Morse S. Sewall Webster Joseph Drummond Wadleigh B. Drummond Portland Allan Bird Rockland Bangor Darius S. Roberts Harrison J. Hunt James D. Mortimer Belfast Irving E. Pendleton Lewiston Mitchell Howell

Crocker Vacation at Upper Washington Street Home

Lester Crocker, a New York employee, is spending a vacation at his home on Upper Washington street.

Lester Crocker New York Upper Washington Street

Bath Rebekahs Install Lodge Officers in Brunswick

A party from Bath Rebekahs attended the banquet and installation of Evening Star Rebekah Lodge No. 26 in Odd Fellows hall Brunswick on Pleasant street. Officers were installed by Round Pond district deputy president Mrs. E May Gorham with marshal Lena Elliott. Mr and Mrs Edwin Leeman of Round Pond attended, and Miss Agnes Fahey Morse High teacher visited her Portland home.

Bath

Johnson Named Assistant District Director in Lewiston

Royal A. Johnson of Washington street has been appointed assistant district director of the Lewiston district of the John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Co. He has shown fine work and is qualified to direct a staff of agents. His advancement pleases his many city friends. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur L. Pratt and daughter Ruth and Mrs. John H. Freeman and Barbara motored to Portland Saturday.

Royal A. Johnson Washington Street Lewiston John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Co Johnson Arthur L. Pratt Ruth John H. Freeman Barbara Portland

Mrs Hector Returns Home From Bath and Point Beach

Mrs. Fred Hector recently left for Fargo North Carolina after spending several weeks in Bath and Small Point Beach with her mother Mrs. William D Sewall. In New York she joined her daughter Miss Mary Hector who attends Hillside School.

Fred Hector Fargo N. C Bath Small Point Beach William D. Sewall Hector New York Mary Hector Hillside

Strouts Host Weekend Guests From Malden and Augusta

Mr and Mrs Sewall P Strout of Malden Massachusetts and Mr and Mrs Ernest Ward with son Robert of Augusta visited over the weekend with Mr and Mrs Albert L Strout at 1161 Washington Street parents of Mr Strout and Mrs Ward

Sewall P. Strout Malden Mass Ernest Ward Robert Augusta Albert L. Strout Washington Street Strout Ward

Mrs Wakefield Returns From Concord Visit With Companions

Mrs. Frank S. Wakefield of 53 South street returned Saturday from Concord New Hampshire where she passed a month. Mrs. Franklin McFarland Mrs. Fred James and Mrs. Mary Fairbanks all of Boscawen New Hampshire accompanied Mrs. Wakefield to Bath traveling via the mountains and Canada.

Frank S. Wakefield South Street Concord N. H Franklin McFarland Fred James Mary Fairbanks Boscawen Wakefield Bath Mountains Canada

Substituting Secretary For Doctor Stott On Vacation

Miss Flossie Beals, secretary in the office of Dr. Ardenne A. Stott, is taking her annual vacation, and Mrs. Chester Dana is covering in her place.

Flossie Beals Ardenne A. Stott Chester Dana

Reverend Jett and wife relocate to Lawrenceburg Tennessee

Rev and Mrs Howard P Jett formerly of this city now reside in Lawrenceburg Tennessee where he serves as pastor of a flourishing church Vaughan School of Music based there hosts the well known musician Vaughan an active member of Jett's church A singing convention lasting two days drew 400 trained singers and visitors from across Tennessee and nearby states

Howard P. Jett Jett Nazarene Church Lawrenceburg Tenn Vaughan School of Music Vaughan Mr. Jett Tennessee

Edith Campbell Brightens Bath Visit After Portland Summer

Mrs Edith Campbell of Portland has spent the summer and fall in Westport with relatives and was the weekend guest of relatives in Bath, continuing a season of family visits and travel.

Edith Campbell Portland Westport Bath

Mayo boy recovering after shotgun accident at bay

Wallace Mayo seven year old son of Mr and Mrs Arthur F Mayo was cut about the lip and nose when a single barrel shotgun he fired on Merrymeeting bay discharged striking him. He sat up in bed Tuesday and is recovering nicely and may soon return home to 819 High street.

Wallace J. Sheldon William H. Sheldon High Street Bath City Hospital Pine Street Sheldon Morse High School Wallace Mayo Arthur F. Mayo Merrymeeting Bay City Hospital

Miles and Dana Enjoy Hunting After Maine Visit

Mr and Mrs Alfred E Miles of Astoria Long Island New York returned from a week visit with Mr and Mrs Chester Dana of Milan Street. Dana who works for Central Maine Power Co has been on his annual vacation and he and Miles enjoyed good hunting during the stay.

Alfred E. Miles Astoria L. I N. Y Chester Dana Milan Street Dana Central Maine Power Co Miles

John F. Lakin Celebrates 80th Birthday at Home

John F. Lakin observed his eightieth birthday at the Old Folks' Home marking a milestone for Bath's veteran firemen. The active longtime resident and newly admitted member uses the association building on Water Street as his city headquarters, enjoying good health and vigor.

John F. Lakin Old Folks Bath Veteran Firemen's Association Lakin Association Water Street

Bath waitress seeks warrant for alleged Sunday assault

A Bath woman who works as a waitress sought a warrant Wednesday for the arrest of a Bath man she says struck her in the face Sunday night. With Judge Keegan away, the request to Court Recorder Owen J. was not issued and the case may go before Keegan later.

John J. Keegan Owen J Eacni Keegan Edward Spaing Raymond Court Counierves Court

Bath Couple Win Contest In State Bridge Event

Mrs. Milton S. Kimball and Mrs. Burleigh Martin of Augusta led with 140 of 200 match points in a Bath hosted bridge contest. The tournament attracted statewide interest with plans for annual events. Prize winners included Miss Gibbons and Mrs. Morse, while hosts and officials from Portland Brunswick and Bangor organized the event using Mitchell and Howell scoring for different rounds.

Phippsburg Family Tours Nation in Compact Trailer

The Clark family travels from Maine to Florida in a commodious trailer. Leslie Clark drives while Mr. Clark plans the trip and a woman aboard keeps bright flowers on a shelf. The piece likens the trailer to a ship, noting many successful runs between ports and a comfortable interior for four or five people.

Leslie Clark Mr. Clark Maine Florida

Social Visiting and Local Road Work Update

Mrs Walter McCourt hosted neighbors including Evelyn Beals Linda Perry Rebecca Minott Bertha Wyman Charles Clark the Minotts Nellie Cutting Flora Risteen Eva Rogers. Henry Minott visited from Portland. Commander and Mrs Guysbert Vroom returned from a trip. Rain delays road work through Dromore with gravel hauled to Ruins Hill improving grades. Hyte Wyman and Bess Dickinson attended Mrs Rachel Farnham in Bath. Grace Dickinson and Bess Dickson visited Mrs Daniel Driscoll in Portland last week.

Walter McCourt Evelyn Beals Linda Perry Rebecca Minott Bertha Wyman Charles Clark Alice Abbie Minott Nellie Cutting Flora Risteen Eva Rogers Charles Stevens Henry Minott Portland Commander Guysbert B. Vroom Dromore Ruins Hill Hyte Wyman Rachel Farnham Bath Bess Grace Dickinson Daniel Driscoll

Death of Mrs Anne Bowker Hovey in Chelsea Hospital

Mrs Anne Bowker Hovey died after an operation at a Chelsea hospital. She moved to Boston as a young woman and became buyer for the handkerchief department at Emersons. Summers were spent in Phippsburg with sister Ella Bowker nearby. Buried beside her husband in Vernonit. Survived by nieces and nephews. longtime home with niece Mrs Lizzie Aitken in Beachmont Massachusetts.

Anne Genieva Bowker Hovey Chelsea Hovey Boston Emerson’s Phippsburg Ella Bowker Verntonit Lizzie Aitken Beachmont Mass

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