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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1930
Page
2
A small ad lists 1929 Ford Tudor Sedan and Closed Cab pickup with prices from 29 to 375 dollars, a 1930 Ford Sport Roadster with 440 dollars, a 1928 Chevrolet Coach at 300, plus 1925 Chevrolet Touring and 1925 Ford Touring. Cars are described as good values for the money, with a claim of fair dealing and a solid local reputation.
Mrs. Groves is thanked by Mr. and Mrs. A W Wilband. Dr B A Bailey and wife and daughter Edna visit Montreal where son Donald attends McGill medical school. Several households host and visit in Bath and West Bath. Eight pound baby boy born to Mr and Mrs Ralph Lowell last week. Anniversary and party rounds as neighbors gather at Annie Donnell home. Community groups host at Main Street home and in Wiscasset area. Harvest supper planned at Sheepscot Methodist Church October 23. District youth meeting October 7 at Boothbay Harbor features Prof Charles M McConnell from Boston University. Women’s Association meets October 22 with Mrs Muriel Titus hosting.
Street Commissioner J W Blagdon attends to the streets while C E Knight rides to Ocean Point to view breakers on the rock coast. E V Farnham returns from Lynn on vacation and holds a conductor post on the Lynn and Boston railroad. The mast trees of Old Ironsides grew in Sheepscot valley. the Bangor Historical Magazine cites John M Bond of South Jefferson on Malta Windsor timber felled around 1796 97 by Cooper of Newcastle and a Gray, moved to Sheepscot then Wiscasset for government use.
A lone pilot E P Elmore of Oneonta New York landed his orange and black plane NC 241-W in the Eggleston field near Bath New York on Sunday around 5 45 PM after circling over the city. He stayed the night at the Phoenix hotel and left Bath Monday morning at 8 30 AM for Rockland. Residents watched as the craft narrowly avoided obstacles and touched down in the field before taxiing to clear ground.
Two separate accidents occurred Monday in the city. At 6:30 a.m. an employee of Bath Iron Works was injured when a Ford sedan mounted rails and tipped onto him at Washington and Union streets, suffering head abrasions. Shortly after, an Oakland sedan driven by a woman struck William Beals' home foundation at 945 High Street, causing about $25 damage to the foundation but no vehicle damage. City Marshal Whitney investigated both incidents.
Miss Belva I Bowley formerly of Old Town proprietress of La France Beauty shop married Paul Ouillette of Old Town Saturday evening September 20 at the Baptist parsonage Old Town Rev W F Brown officiated with a single ring service Mr Ouillette is employed at the Iron Works in Bath Mrs Bowley closed the shop Saturday evening The couple were attended by Mrs Henry Wilbur and Mr Wilbur Ouillette s sister
Resolutions on the deaths of Dr. Seth S. Mullin and Miss Julia Watson were read and adopted at the Bath City Hospital trustees meeting. Dr. Hugh D. Grant was named an associate member of the medical staff.
Donation week at City hospital began Monday with strong response to appeals. First donation came from the Misses Mikels, followed by contributions from others. Desired items include large sheets and pillowcases, unbleached cotton, farm products, apples, jellies, and home canned goods.
Marriage intentions filed at City Clerk Gilmore's office list Harry Stanley Peterson of Portsmouth son of Mr and Mrs Harry E Peterson of Brunswick and Carlena Madelyn Meister daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl T Meister of 25 Park Street.
Mrs. Samuel McElroy of San Antonio Texas writes from home readers enjoy the Independent weekly and hear about Bath and friends. The letter is dated October 8, 1930.
Mrs Mary Doyle of Addison is visiting her daughter Mrs Carl Robinson at 54 Bedford Street. The brief social item notes a moveable household visit.
Local residents in West Bath and nearby areas are highlighted with weekend visits and gatherings. Emily Larrabee stayed with her Brunswick family, teachers and professionals visited kin, and 4 H club members joined a Durham event. Multiple families from Bath, Sabino, and surrounding towns hosted or visited relatives, with Red Cross activities noted and fair attendance mentioned.
Duncan McInnes and R. Rodger Mc Innes arrived Friday from Boston to spend the weekend with their mother Mrs. John McInnes of Washington street. John McInnes came from New York City to join the family holiday gathering.
Woolwich residents will attend a free moving picture at Nequasset church Monday Oct 27 at eight. A Day's Ferry and North Woolwich church unite at North Woolwich to transport worshippers from Edgar Blanch's store to the church and back. A large turnout is desired. the Day's Ferry church is under repair and painting. Dedication will occur soon.
The Montsweag 4-H club held its third annual exhibit and local contest at Grange hall with strong attendance. Beans, canned goods, sewing and muffins were shown. Elmer Mank Jr won first prize in the bean exhibit at Topsham Fair.
Mr and Mrs George Wooley of Massachusetts visit Mr and Mrs George Bates for a few days. Carleton Lewis of Wiscasset calls on friends in town Sunday. Mr and Mrs Lot Call and Mrs Lindell Good with daughter of Dresden Mills guest of Mr and Mrs Charles Pushard and Miss Margaret. Mr and Mrs Leland Siegars son Joseph and Joseph Burgen call on Mr and Mrs Fred Ricker of Gardiner Sunday, who later visit Mr and Mrs Harold Wall of West Dresden. Mrs Albert Hodgdon of Gardiner calls on relatives in town Sunday.
West Bath 4-H boys and girls will participate in the Androscoggin County 4-H contest October 24 at Abou Ben Adhem Hall Auburn. The program includes music, plays, stories, canning demonstrations and talks by local leaders with a banquet and prize awards at noon and 2 PM events. Haw prospects note the Auburn Savings Bank support and community backing for the event.
A report discusses educational aims to tailor schooling to individual abilities, noting early emphasis on Latin and Greek limited widespread advancement. The meeting included Orville J. Guptill and D. E. Kelley with Carol Stevens as accompanist and Carl Kennedy as Ben Jones. Isabel, Oklahoma, farmer grew 138 bushels of U S No 1 potatoes from half an acre this year.
Dunlap Commandery resumes social activities with a ladies night at the Masonic temple on Tuesday October 21. Eminent Commander Thomas R. Huston promises an excellent program for all Sir Knights and their ladies, including an eight o clock entertainment and a drill by the famous Escort. Charlie J. Domnell of Washington Street left Wednesday for a few days in Boston.
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