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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1932

Page

6

Personal notices and guild activities reported locally

The page notes social items from Wilmington and nearby towns. Mr and Mrs Charles Magarge Levis announce Bates Puriniom son of Mrs Francis Purinion of Augusta. Miss Curtis, a Porter's School graduate, active in Wilmington Junior League and theater. Mr Parinton MIT 1922 grad. Various guild meetings at Grace church and Central church with plans for Red Cross and missions. Guests include Mrs Lillian Bibber and Mrs Harriet Lord. families visiting relatives in Bangor Portland and Providence.

Charles Magarge Levis Wilmington Del Bates Puriniom Francis B. Purinion Augusta Miss Curtis Maine Senate

Junior Works Wide guild meeting at Laura Knights home

The Junior Works Wide guild held a Wednesday meeting at Laura Knights home with Olive Seavey as secretary and Shirley Bracey as treasurer. Committees were named for program advertising and work, and White Cross work and scrapbooks were planned for the year. The next meeting is scheduled for next Wednesday at the same place.

Conliss Street Chi Laura Knight Olive Seavey Shirley Bracey Catherine Campbell Dorothy Hill Amanda Day

Raymond P Davis sails Edith return from Texas voyage

Raymond P. Davis of the steamship Edith returned to Baltimore after two weeks with his mother Mrs Alphonso Burnham at Brunswick road. Jay A Dodge formerly of Bath serves as chief engineer aboard the vessel.

Raymond P. Davis Edith Baltimore Texas Alphonso Burnham Brunswick Road Jay A. Dodge Bath

Morse Latin club hosts first party of the year

Morse High Latin club held its first annual party after school at member Barbara Brown home with chaperone Miss Marjory Dearborn. Supper followed games as Betty Rice and others attended. several Bath residents and visitors were listed among attendees and locals mentioned.

Morse High School Barbara Brown Betty Rice Eleanor Wright Charlotte King Helen Minott Barbara Norton Ruth Cohen Beth Trott Marjorie Haskell Arlene Littlefield Elizabeth Butterfield Marjorie Pierce Beatrice Adams Louise Briggs Ellen Hodgkins Ruth Bryant Marjory Dearborn Morse

Miss Jane Hyde Hosts Swimming Party at Elmhurst Home

Miss Jane Hyde entertained many friends Saturday night with a swimming party at her Elmhurst home. Guests included Maud Crum of Cleveland Ohio Eleanor Lane of South Portland and several local youths. Mrs Frank W Perkins underwent surgery at Brunswick hospital Saturday morning. Mrs Archibald Main and daughter Julia Main Halterman depart for Fort Benning Georgia where Lt Halterman is assigned. Mrs Halterman arrived from Manila mid summer. Mrs Main plans two weeks with her before returning to Bath for winter. Mrs Chase Mellon leaves for New York City after spending months at Small Point Beach summer home.

Jane Hyde John H. Hyde Elmhurst Paul Hayes Edward Owen Rodney Boss Jr Leon Buck Archibald Main Warren Halterman Julia Main Fort Benning Lieut Halierman Groton Manila Main Bath Chase Mellon New York City Small Paint Beach

Halloween party planned by Bath club members

Reading contest and Rosamond Stover of White Cross work. It was voted to hold a Halloween party on Oct. 28 inviting prospective members. The refreshment committee is Phyllis Eaton and Marjorie Stover, and the entertainment committee Rosamond Stover, Mary Dunton and Roselyn Halk. Various Bath residents were noted visiting, traveling, or hosting gatherings as crowds returned from trips to New York City, the White Mountains, and Bar Harbor.

Rosamond Stover White Cross Work Phyllis Eaton Marjorie Stover Mary Dunton Roselyn Halk

Waterville meeting hosts state officers and chicken dinner

Post Department Commander James L. Morse Department Vice Commander Reecee E Perkins and County Committeeman Ralph E Gay attended a Waterville session of state officers on business matters. Afterward John T Bourque post treated attendees to a chicken dinner. Miss Frestina Marston returned Saturday from Beverly Massachusetts where she spent a week visiting friends and local historical sites.

James L. Morse Reecee E. Perkins Ralph E. Gay Waterville John T. Bourque Post

Leeman family weekend visit and local notices

Miss Nellie Leeman, a Gorham normal school student, spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Henry T B Leeman. Rufus W Lombard remains in good courage after fracturing his left hip Friday in a fall from an apple tree. he has returned home from City hospital where he received treatment and X rays. Mrs Max Katz left Sunday for a Boston visit with her brother Philip Hersheen. Mrs Frank E Southard and daughter Frances, formerly of Bath now in Boston, are at The Lexington in New York for several days. John Summerton, Sebasco clubhouse and golf course manager, is on his annual vacation planning stops at Bar Harbor and Cadillac Mountain. Sebasco has enjoyed its busiest season yet.

John C. Geiger San Francisco Calif Nellie Leeman the Gorham Normal School Henry T. B. Leeman Rufus W. Lombard West Bath City Hospital Max Katz Boston Philip Hersheen Frank E. Southard Frances Southard Bath Lexington New York John Summerton Sebasco Bar Harbor Cadillac Mountain

Mrs. Kimball and Miss Kimball Return Home

Mrs Edward H Kimball and Miss Anne Kimball of Lincoln Street returned home Monday offering the best wishes of Mrs G Morrill Kimball.

Edward H. Kimball Anne Kimball Lincoln Street G. Morrill Kimball

Cambridge Couple Hosts Boston Guests This Weekend

Dr. and Mrs. Percival S. Butler of Harvard Square Cambridge Mass Miss Mildred Caweil and Dr. Charles Harvey both of Boston were weekend guests of Dr. Butler's mother Mrs. Fred F. Butler at her home in lower Washington.

Percival S. Butler Harvard Square Cambridge, Mass Mildred Caweil Charles Harvey Boston Dr. Butler Fred F. Butler Lower Washington Street

Bath residents visit Bar Harbor and Cadillac Mountain

James A. Broom a Maine Central road carpenter returned home briefly then left Tuesday night for St. Johnsbury Vermont where he was transferred by the railroad Mr and Mrs Freeman Trott and Dr and Mrs Walter W Rowe were among Bath people who metered to Bar Harbor and Cadillac mountain Sunday

James A. Broom Maine Central Railroad St. Johnsbury Railroad Freeman Trott Walter W. Rowe Bath Bar Harbor Cadillac Mountain

Fifty Three Years Of Married Life Healeys Celebrate Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Henry P Healey observed their 53rd wedding anniversary at 12 West Street Bath where friends congratulated them He is a retired mason who helped build many local structures with George F Reed Mrs Healey born in Brunswick and raised as Sanford daughter Melvina Betts their only daughter died in 1925 leaving three grandchildren Charles Henry Betts a MIT sophomore Jean Wiley Betts works for Pocahontas Fuel Barbara Betts a Belmont High School senior

Henry P. Healey West Street Healey George F. Reed Bath Mr. Healey Salem Mass William P Martha Ann Healey Mrs. Healey Brunswick Levi Ham John Sanford Sanford Lawrence Melvina Pearl Betts Morse High School Charles Henry Betts Massachusetts Institute of Technology Jean Wiley Betts Pocahontas Fuel Co Boston Barbara Betts Belmont, Mass

Bath's Dye Works Opens at New Front Street Plant

Bath's Cleansing & Dyeing Works resumes full service at 175 Front Street after fire damage at the old location on Sept 7. Manager Charles W Walsh and son oversee rapid alterations and equipment installation to minimize downtime while the office remains at the Columbia hotel pending new quarters.

Bath Cleansing Front Street Charles W. Walsh Charles W. Walsh, Jr Ponceeetien Et Columbia Hotel

Training of bluejackets described by Hunter

Lieut Hunter details Navy recruit paths from age 18 to 20, with sources from recruiting stations and training at Norfolk Chicago or San Diego. Re enlistees, physical tests, apprenticeship, and promotion routes are outlined, including Naval Academy options. Bath club dinner praised. Laws and Capt Quick noted.

Dewey Navy Norfolk Chicago San Diego Bureau of Navigation O Sr Naval Academy Hunter Bath Club Harold Laws Brunswick Club Richard E. Quick

Bath Girl 17 In Critical Condition After Suicide Attempt

Clara Etta Ripley a 17 year old Bath girl and mother is in critical condition at City hospital after attempting suicide Monday afternoon by poisoning iodine and shooting herself with a .22 rifle. The bullet missed the heart and lung but struck a vital spot. Charles Bryant brother in law said he found her after the crisis and noted a possible cartridge in the rifle. Bryant and his wife avoided police to prevent publicity due to the youth and extenuating circumstances.

Clara Etta Ripley Bath A. A. Stott Charles A. Bryant Bryant

Rainbow of the Rio Grande charity musical in Bath

The American Legion Welfare and Relief committee of Roland Smith post No 21 raised funds for relief by staging the musical comedy Rainbow of the Rio Grande at Morsey High auditorium on Monday Oct 24. Rehearsals run daily with Bath girls in roles, Axel Swanson and the Great Marlo featured. Tickets and cast info available at Des Monde Maus Shop and Rogers Hardware.

Red Cross American Legion Welfare and Relief Committee Roland Smith Post American Legion Bath Legion Rio Grande Exas Border Monay Morsey High Legion Building Axel Swanson Marlo Desmonde Maus Shop Rogers Frederick Ingram Morse High School American Legion Welfare and Relief Fund Texas Ingram Productions Co Morse High

English Datiarenes Attack of the Novel Reading Fever

In 28 aren Richardson published a work noting a fever for reading novels. The piece discusses the surge of interest in literature and its cultural impact within the period.

Richardson

Bath News Highlights From Local Rail Delays To Stage Show

A Bangor to Boston freight derailment caused Pine Tree Limited delays near Brunswick with a detour via Lewiston. Keel blocks rise at Bath Iron Works for the destroyer Dewey. A Gulf of Maine farm reports 150 turkeys fattened on bananas for Thanksgiving. Rehearsals for Rainbow of the Rio Grande proceed with Morse High singers and Bath performers aiding American Legion welfare efforts. Community efforts include Nightingale club donations to Bath City Hospital and a planned Farm Bureau meeting with tageting trip.

Pine Tree Limited Portland Boston Bangor Brunswick Freeport Lewiston Royal River Bath Rockland

Oct harvest dinner prepares committees for meeting details

Organizers log guests for an October harvest dinner and cake, with plans to name committees to arrange further meeting details. The event involves several organizations coordinating ongoing preparations.

Harvest

Flora Main Bride of Lloyd Gallup at Groton Summer Home

Miss Flora Main of Bath and Groton became Mrs Lloyd E Gallup in a ceremony at the family summer home in Eastern Point Groton. Rev Alexander Allison officiated. The bride wore ivory satin and English lace veil with roses and gardenias. Attendants wore brown crinkly crepe gowns with gladioli bouquets. Best man was Leon Beisheim Waterford. Mrs Gallup attended Baldwin school Bryn Mawr and Connecticut College. Brown University graduate. naval service in World War.

Lloyd E. Gallup Gallup Flora Bath and Groton Archibal’ Mein Middle Street Eastern Point Groton Alexander Allison First Presbyterian Church of Bridgeport Iean Harold A. Burbank Hartford Leon Beisheim Waterford Conn Baldwin Bryn Mawr Connecticut College

Masonic school of instruction draws large turnout

A large audience attended the Masonic school of instruction led by Grand Lecturer Samuel B. Furbish of Dexter. Deputies and members of Solar and Polar Star lodges found the session profitable and interesting from 1 PM to 6:30 PM, with supper by Genesia chapter O E S, then resuming 7:30 PM for continuing study of Masonic matters.

Masonic School of Instruction Sammuel B. Furbish Dexter Solar Polar Star Genesia Bes

Yeak Timers to Be Performed at Topsham Grange

The comedy Yeak Timers by Robert Oliver of Bath, first staged in West Bath Grange Hall in September, will have a second public performance at Topsham Grange Hall on Thursday night. Eight cast members remain, and Oliver has revised the play since its first run. supporters expect a superior showing this time.

Robert Oliver Bath

Wiscasset Community Notes Additions and Departures

Dr A L Sukeforth and A L Baker visited Wiscasset this week while Mrs Carleton Chaney returned from Boston travel and George Chase of Belfast stayed with friends. Mrs J W Fowles and Miss Jackson headed to Boston. Capt R T Rundlett and wife returned from the World’s Fair. Miss Fannie Allen funeral prompted flag at half staff. John West suffered a serious fall while repairing Gibbs Rundlett door. Hiram Greenleaf built a new barn with son in law William Foye supervising. townsfolk attend meetings in Jefferson Windsor China and Clinton. others travel to nearby towns for visits and events.

A. L. Sukeforth North Whitefield A. L. Baker Wellaston Heights Mass Carleton Chaney Boston George Chase Belfast J. W. Fowles Bath Garrett McRitchie Washington, D. C William P. Foye Frank Barker Damariscotta George H. Crosby W. F. P. Fogg Joseph Tucker Jefferson Windsor China

Successful gunners tally ducks in Bath open season

Bath gunners report varied duck counts on the opening Monday. Names include Woodney E Ross 15 Cash Ward 15 Milton Trott Sam Ward four Harvey Henderson 14 Bud dy Walsh six Wellington Dunton and George Rook 15 Walter Morse three Gardiner Deering Leslie Wold 14 Mickey Savage Warren 30 Percy Pratt 15 Harold ering 15. Kenneth Edgecomb Percy Pratt John McGarty Vincent Hender Ralph Small 2 among those successful in bringing down one or more ducks.

Bath Woodney E. Ross Cash Ward Milton Trott Sam Ward Harvey John Henderson Buddy Walsh Wellington Dunton George Rook Walter Morse Gardiner Deering Leslie Wold Mickey Savage Warren Percy Pratt Harold Ering Gee E Kenneth Edgecomb John McGarty Vincent Hender Ralph Small

Quackerbush Confronts New Assistant In Hallway Exchange

In a tense hallway scene, old Mr. Quackerbush confronts his new assistant who, after a drunken stumble, asserts his identity as a "YX man of regular habits." The exchange underscores a clash over trust and behavior.

Mr. Quackerbush

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