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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1938

Page

5

Society and Clubs Install Officers Across Lodges

Queen Esther Rebekah lodge members attended the installation of officers for Mariners lodge LOOF and Vesper Rebekah Lodge of Round Pond. District Deputy Mina B Floyd led the ceremony as tributes were paid to Fossett, to have been installed before his death in the Connecticut coast tidal event.

Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge Mariners Lodge LOOF Vesper Rebekah Lodge Round Pond Mina B. Floyd Rebekah Rogers Richmond Fossett Connecticut Queen Esther Lodge Albert Thompson Queen Esther Henry T. B. Leeman Lula Herbert Addie Vickery Forest Putnam Harriett Huggard Frank J. Farrin Harold Carter Evening Star Rebekah Lodge Brunswick

Halloween party marks Beverly White fifth birthday

At the home on Summer Street a Halloween party celebrated Beverly Ann White turning five. Guests wore masks, enjoyed cake ice cream and punch, and guessed each other’s identities during refreshments. The hostesses included Mrs. Harry B. White and Mrs. Samuel Jordan.

Harry B. White Summer Street Beverly Ann White White Samuel Jordan Nancy Stover Frances Marks Eleanor Marks Ruth Harriman Lucy Ann Haggett Josephine Jones Betty Comeau Nancy Young Elford A. Stover, Jr Paul Hasker Billy Haggett Billy Hudson Billy Bridges James Bridges Bobby Small

Family members cheer at West Point Harvard game in Cambridge

Bath residents attended the Saturday contest in the Cambridge stadium where West Point soldiers won. Cadet Lieut. John E. L. Huse led his company in parade and formations, with Mrs. Huse and son Robert present. A family gathering followed at Dr. and Mrs. Howard Alelder’s home with guest Roger Phelan from New York.

Bath Harvard Cambridge John E. L. Huse Harry M. Huse Snow Park Huse Robert Howard Alelder U. S. Military Academy Roger Phelan New York

Mrs Luther S Thompson Hosts Genesta Past Matrons Club

Mrs Luther S Thompson with assistance from Mrs George W Merrill and Mrs Albion L Corliss hosted the Genesta chapter Past Matrons club at 19 Andrews road Wednesday of last week. Attendees included a long list of members and guests. next meeting is set for December 14 at Mrs Jason A Merrill’s home 204 Washington street with Mrs Charles F Nelson and Mrs Benjamin F Savage aiding.

Maurice Shea North End Sewing Club Oliver Street Raymond Smith Perleston Pert Carl Langbehn Archie Wishart Donald Green Wilbur Crocker Merton Dearing Phippsburg Charles Mooers Old Orchard Luther S. Thompson George W. Merrill Albion L. Corliss Genesta Andrews Road George A. Cahill Thomas F. Perkins Wilbur C. Cahill Harry G. Deering Benjamin F., Savage Henry G. Shaw Charles F. Nelson Fred A. Fuller Jason A. Merrill David E. Rich Paul G. Bagdikian Catharine E. Leonard Washington Street Benjamin F. Savage

Edward Sampson Takes Two Week Vacation at Brighams Cove

Edward Sampson is on his annual two weeks vacation from duties with the Railway Express Co at his cottage at Brighams Cove.

Edward Sampson The Railway Express Co Brigham’s Cove

Trowbridges Return From Vacations. Memorial Birth Reported

Mr and Mrs Henry O Trowbridge return to 13 Andrews Road after a week in the White Mountains and at their Summer home in Hingham Mass A daughter Caroline May was born recently at Memorial hospital to Mr and Mrs William H H Wyman Parker Head Mr and Mrs Henry W Campbell and Chris Peters of Albany N Y visit Mrs Carroll A Deering 398 Washington Street and travel to Patten Maine for a hunting trip Mrs Samuel N Frink and daughter Barbara Jean of Richmond Mass spend two weeks with her parents Mr and Mrs Fred A Bowie at 26 Drummond Street

John D. Footer Philip O'Hara Columbis Hotel Oakland Calif Fred Pooter Woonsocket R. I Harry DeWicke Cleveland Dorothy Crocker Boston Herman Crocker High Street Bath Memorial Hospital Marjorie Praser William Praser Green Street Anita Bagdikian Hallowe'en Huth Williams Anita Bagdikien Majella Miller Nancy Greenare Betty McGuire Annie Arline McCabe Martha Pratt Dorothy Wilson Olive Farley May Totman Madge Iris Armstrong Barbara Fraser Banes Stanley Monhegan Island Bath Wallace M. Powers Jack Heighis L. I Susan George Victor Brown Newcastle Boothbay Playhouse Carlton Brown Upper Washington Street Memorial Hospital Brown Marjorie, Fraser Samuel Canacarig The Colonial Cafe Evangeline Mr. Canacaris Richville N. Y Utica Lake Inn Richville Spring Henry O. Trowbridge Andrews Road White Mountains Hingham Mass Caroline May William H. H. Wyman Parker Head Henry W. Campbell Chris Peters Albany Mr. Campbell Carroll A. Deering Washington Street Campbell Mr. Peters Miss Elizabeth Deering Patten Maine Samuel N. Frink Barbara Jean Richmond Fred A. Bowie Drummond Street Ernest Colby Westport Colby Eugene Cromwell Woolwich

Social notes from Waltham and surrounding towns

Local residents host and visit relatives across Massachusetts towns. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. Towne of Waltham at a luncheon with Mrs. Thompson and Mrs. Donnell, and a cottage visit at Popham Beach. Various listings report visits, hospital stays, and a major operation for Mrs. Steininger in Portland.

Albert N. Towne Waltham, Mass Edward P. Steininger Washington Street Portland

Portland Man Joins Carl K. Ross & Co Inc

Alan R. Cole of Portland, formerly of Bath, has joined the staff of Carl K. Ross & Co Inc in Portland. He is the son of Mrs. Herbert E. Cole of Bridgton and lived in Bath for years when his father was principal of the high school.

Alan R. Cole Portland Bath Carl K. Ross & Co., Inc Mr. Cole Herbert E. Cole Bridgton

Miss Henderson Undergoes Surgery for Appendicitis

Miss Doris H. Henderson daughter of Mr and Mrs David S Henderson of North Bath was operated on Tuesday morning at Memorial hospital for appendicitis. She attends Nassan college at Springvale.

Doris H. Henderson

Surprise shower honors Mrs. Madison Moore prior to Panama voyage

Friends held a Wednesday evening shower at 16 Cherry Street, home of Mrs. George Coombs, for Mrs. Madison Moore who will sail from New York in November to join her husband in Panama. A traveling bag gift was presented by Mrs. Fenton I. Moore as guests from this city and nearby towns attended.

Madison Moore George Coombs Cherry Street Panama Moore Canal New York Fenton I. Moore Wellington A. Moore Vivian Brown John C. Hart Perley Ater Joseph Fullmer Margaret M. Wise Howard Evans Albert Murphy Joseph C. Footer Arthur McDonald Edith Robinson Eleanor A. Litch Betty Snow Ruth Voig Earl H. Coombs Raymond Palmer City Clarence Q. Bailey Wiscasset Charles Nelson Paul Bagdikian Adolph Ehlers Daisy Welch

Surprise Shower Honors Mrs Eseley at Home

A Tuesday evening miscellaneous shower for Mrs. Arthur S. Eseley was hosted by her sister at 25 Deering Street. Winners at auction bridge were Mrs. Cecil V. Rowland first, Miss Evelyn Petlock second, and Mrs. Eseley consolation.

Alvin P. Bond Ernest R. Avery H. Martin Powers William F. Edgett Ernest G. Rogers Josephine L. Scott Margaret T. Mulligan Melvin D. Ferris Anna M. Conley Dean R. Bonney Leslie J. Wold Arthur Eseley John C. Hart Deering Street Cecil V. Rowland Auction Bridge Evelyn Petlock Nick S. Mihalos J. T. Smith Harvey H. Hartley Charles Miller John W. Sonia Evelyn Marcia L. Petlock Bobby McAllister Malen O. Genthner Alvah A. Morse

Ex-Alderman Visits Dover With Ladies

Mrs. George Jacobs Mrs. Charles Lockery and Mrs. Walter S Wiggin joined ex Alderman Ralph C Cover on a day trip to Dover New Hampshire on Tuesday and spent the day there.

George Jacobs Charles Lockery Walter S. Wiggin Ralph C. Cover Dover N. H

Child Health Talk at North Center P T A

Mrs. Lillian Fadden school nurse spoke on Child Health at a North Center P T A meeting. A discussion followed and the group voted to hold the annual supper and reception for teachers on Nov. 7. Reports on the Collins Entertainment Festival were given and a collection taken for the YMCA campaign. Tea and crackers were served by Mrs. Norman W. Howard and Mrs. William W. Dennison.

Lillian Fadden North Center P. T. A

Civil Service Exam for Welder Electric in Boston Navy Yard

The United States Civil Service Commission announces an operative examination for Welder Electric specially skilled with wages 1.056, .996, or .936 per hour to fill vacancies in the Navy Yard Boston. Closing date for applications is Oct. 31. Apply at a New England first class post office or the 1040 Post Office Building Manager or the Recorder Labor Board Navy Yard Boston.

United States Civil Service Commission Navy Yard Boston New England First U. S.civil Service District Recorder Labor Board

Bears shot in Canada tied to Harrisburg hunters

A hunting party from Harrisburg Pennsylvania E M Morse H C Garber and C E Dukes shot two bears and two does in Canada. They returned with Mrs Morse and Edwina to visit hosts Mr and Mrs Lyndon Plummer. Public school traffic study underway and parish fund drive urged.

Canada E. M. Morse H. C. Garber C. E. Dukes Harrisburg Swift & Co Morse Edwina Lyndon Plummer High Street

Dunlap Commandery Highly Complimented In Maine Inspection

Dunlap commandery K T, Lloyd Lee Hooker eminent commander, was rated excellent by Eminent Sir E Murray Graham of Maine after the annual inspection in the Masonic temple. The event drew 23 in his suite and over 100 attendees with visiting Sir Knights from multiple state commanderies.

Bath Temple Bath Marine Band Harry A. Walters Carl E. Albee Genesta Chapter O. E Portland Lewiston Trinity Augusta St. Alban St. Armand Kennebunk Bethany Sanford DeWitt Clinton Portsmouth N. H David L. Wilson Earl E. Goodridge George E. Meloon Robert P. MacDonald Maine Dunlap Order of Malta

Harvest Supper Aids Woolwich Parish Fund Drive

An old fashioned harvest supper was held Tuesday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Franklin R Bailey Bailey Neck road for the Congregational parish of Woolwich About 125 people were served After supper guests enjoyed a corn husking games and music Cider doughnuts hardtack and cheese were served The committee included Mrs Maurice T Hathorne Mrs Henry T Dubar and Mrs Amy P Crowell with helpers Mrs Mary Gilmore Mrs Percy C Bailey and Mrs Franklin R Bailey

Franklin R. Bailey Bailey Neck Road Woolwich Maurice T. Hathorne Henry T. Dubar Amy P. Crowell Mary Gilmore Percy C. Bailey

Portland union approves protest against wage cut plan

The Portland unit of the International Brotherhood of Firemen and Oilers, Roundhouse and Railroad Shop Workers authorized on Wednesday night the issuance of literature opposing a proposed 15 percent wage reduction. The meeting occurred in Carpenters' Hall and the union is affiliated with the American Federation of Labor.

Portland International Brotherhood of Piremen and Oilers Carpenters’ Hall American Federation of Labor

Kennebunkport selects Albert F. P. Chick as town historian

Albert F. P. Chick, longtime public servant in Kennebunkport, served as deputy sheriff, deputy sheriff of customs, and head of the police department. He now holds the title town historian with documents listing port business as far back as 1800.

Albert FP. Chick Kennebunkport

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Edward Drake Marguerite Cornish Variety Club Marguerite Holbrook Frances MacDonald Hazel Atwood Louise Burgess James Joseph Footer Edward Footer Upper High Street J. Pullmer New Jersey Mr. Pullmer Bath Iron Works Antoinette Teeling Dummer Street William Henry W. Owen Oak Street Tufts College Medford Anna Packard Joenah S. John Fred Merchant Karl Packard House Wahington Street Harry Muckler Clifton Mary Martha RE McIntyre Seayontz Cottage Smal James Meran Brookline William N. Harvie Estelle Wade Albert Richards Jane Cushing Alys Thompson Mrs Cushing Miss Thompson New York City Tyron N. C Freeport Fred D. Hill Warren E. Kershner Edward D. True Lloyd Dougherty Fred N. Sanborn James A. Clappison Mary Clappison Carl C. Troop Charles Bartlett Margaret Foote Herbert C. Calderwood George W. Dean Rupert H. Baxter Bath Trust Co Daniel T. Decugherty Maine Bankers Association Augusta House Pred R. EB. Dean Jane Murphy Sumner Sewall Leonard Wetherbee Wakefield James Asnenden Eugene G. Hart Joni Libby Roland Smith American Legion Bradford-Sortwell-Wright Ladies’ Auxiliary Walter E. Edge Arthur Sewall Edward Coombs South End Contract Club Horace P. Morse Wiliam P. Hatch Kenneth Hunt Edward Mrs. Hunt Inez Campbell Vernon S. Mitchell Richard Quick Sesrom Port Arthur Texas Texas Co Clare Coombs Langdon T. Snipe South Casco Joseph Dauphin Otto F. Ruillmin A. & P. Front Street Frank MacLanathan Andover Stonehouse Fred Colesworthy Mr. Colesworthy Eva Colesworthy James A. Gillies, Jr Newell Rodney E. Ross Boscawen Frederick Hale Ventnor N. J Fredericton N. B Edge Maurice Haynes Academy Street Michael J. Reardon Pearl Street Dorothy P. Reardon Portsmouth High School Percival P. Baxter George B. Wetherbee Paul Katharine Braintree, Mass Charles P. Wetherbee John H. Welsh Boothbay Earl Davis Orville E. Page Dorothy Waterman Martha Hamblett Somerville Pred Waterman George Buchanan Popham Beach Buchanan Western Electric Co William W. Dennison Wolf's Neck Lena Strout Rosa Miller Malden Strout Elmer W. Rogers Chancellor Blagdon Carol Stevens Joseph W. Cyr, Jr Gladys Cassazza Haverhill Alma E. Allen Hyde Windlass Co Harry E. Peterson East Brunswick Joseph L. Yates Margaret Quebec Montreal Marguerite Brown Westbrook Junior College Vivian M. Brown Weeks Street Paul Tuttle Quaker Point Carlton Andrews West Bath New Eng. Tel. & Tel. Co Massachusetts L. H. Worthley Charles M. Sawyer Sawyer Meadowway Mildred Godwin Carl Berg Emma Harvie G. Clifford Madden Charles I. Madden Mechanic Street Annie Wylie Stackpole Merle Orne Lucy Orne Topsham Omega Phi Club Virginia Rogers Florence Darling Marion Spinney Tia Rogers Spinney William E. Palmer A. G. Page Co Reginald Atwood Mr. Atwood John Atwood Upper Margaret Flaherty Front Aired William J. Gaugher Norway Harry Lemont Joseph O'Brien Ann Bickle Paul Sherman George W. Hibbs George Beals James Murphy Bailey Street Edward Cooke Willow Street Wollaston, Mass Charles Williams Andrew Cahill Washington and South Street Fred P. Nichols A. K. Parris Malborough Apartments Hannah Nichols Catherine Mullaney Park Street Nichols Mullaney Fred Walker Vernon Walker Stevens Grace Walker Pitsfield J. Edward Jones Stanley Hyde Yarmouth Hyde Corinne Jackson Yarmouth Academy Netta S. Briggs Joseph E. Hart Loring George Breton George, Jr Milton, N. H Nancy Ann Gregware Paul A. Gregware Rita Mulcahy Francis Marks Marjorie Fraser Barbara Frink Pat and Laura Mulcahy Natalie Hagan Mariella Miller Betty Cummings Nancy Lee Stover Barbara Reardon Mae Nelson Catharine Frates Ruth Williams Mae Totman Joan Pearson Camilla Deering Allen Gregware Donald Spear Ellen Ashenden Lemont Cottage Babino Aubrey Steen, Jr Thomas Steen Evelyn Ater Otty Steen Howard DeCoster Paul and Carroll Alice Pratt Thimble Club Chester MacKenzie Court Street Louis Allain Dorothy Allain Roland McIntosh Elmer Blake Florence Wyman Rock Hill Inn Emily Larrabee Walter James North Center P.T.A Civil Service Examination Sergt Robert Shaw State Police O. M. Redlon Winter Street J. Gertrude Silsby Ford the Independent Cummings Motors, Inc Gy Fine Car Maine Teachers’ Association Bangor Morse High School John Parker William B. Jack Portland Public Schools Reuben Shaw Philadelphia National Education Association Dunlap Commandery Graham
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