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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1936

Page

8

Miss Fraser Hosts Eighth Birthday Party for Friends

Society and clubs notes report Miss Marjorie Louise Fraser daughter of Mr and Mrs William E Fraser of 12 Green Street celebrated her eighth birthday Wednesday afternoon with games prizes were awarded to Norma Jian Hill and Anita Bagdikian pink and white decor and a large birthday cake marked the center of the party. Relatives and neighbors attending included Marilyn Erskine Joan Osborne Dorothy Wilson Martha Stone Gwendolyn Nelson Lois Ismay June Ismay and Barbara Fraser.

Marjorie Louise Fraser William E. Fraser Green Street Norma Jian Hill Anita Bagdikian Marilyn Erskine Joan Osborne Dorothy Wilson Martha Stone Gwendolyn Nelson Lois and June Ismay Barbara Fraser

Locals and Visitors Attend Weekend Visits and Charity Sale

Mr and Mrs Walter M Hill and their three children vacationed in Beachmont Mass as guests of Mrs Hill s parents Mr and Mrs Horace Aiken. Mr and Mrs Robert Ramsey of Oak street planned a Deering stay after their home burned recently. Guests included Miss Grace Fickett Misses Hooper Capt and Mrs Leonard M Oliver Mr and Mrs Osborn Oliver and Virginia of Malden and Sidney B Knight. Mrs Edward W Bridgham led Grace church St Mary s guild Fall Rummage sale at Oak street parish house. Proceeds aid guild welfare work.

Leon Avakian Leon Jr Robert Osborn N. Oliver Virginia Oliver Mass Mr. Oliver Capt Leonard Oliver 510 Washington Street Walter M. Hill Betty Junior Langdon North Street Beachmont Robert Ramsey Oak Street Deering Grace Fickett Ramsey Misses Hooper Green Street Leonard M. Oliver Osborn Oliver Virginia Malden Sidney B. Knight This City Harold Bailey Wiscasset Edward W. Bridgham St. Mary's Guild of Grace Church

Harringtons Move to Boston After Bath Iron Works Job

Mr and Mrs Roger Harrington leaving the Ernest Everard home on upper Washington street to reside in Boston where Harrington has accepted a position. He was employed at Bath Iron Works.

Frederick E. Drake, Jr Boston Peabody and Lane Mr. Drake International Mercantile Marine South Africa Roger Harrington Ernest Everard Upper Washington Street Harrington Bath Iron Works

Petersons and relatives visit in Brunswick and Washington streets

Mr and Mrs Stanley Peterson and daughter Audrey of Portsmouth New Hampshire arrived Saturday to spend a week with Mr and Mrs Harry E Peterson on Brunswick road and with Mrs Petersons parents Mr and Mrs Carl C Meister on Washington street Also George P Gauvin formerly of Bath now with the Bridgeport Times Star is passing a few days in his old hometown

Ruth Forsman Stratford, Conn Harry E. Peterson Brunswick Road G. Clifford Madden Portland Stanley Peterson Audrey Portsmouth N. H Peterson Carl C. Meister Washington Street George P. Gauvin Bath Bridgeport, Conn Times-Star John W. Gilmore Benjamin F. Colby Martha Egenlauf McKeesport R. I Colby Alice J. (Farley) Colby Woolwich James A. Colby Otto L. and Martha (Newhouse) Egenlauf Bennett Street Portsmouth, N. H Jason A. Merrill Lower Washington Street Marie Leah Frank Lamb Mechanic Falls Mr. Merrill Vermont

Bath Iron Works employee in crash shows improvement

Joseph G. Arsenault of Bath Iron Works is much improved at Bath Memorial hospital after a back injury from a car crash on Berry's Mill road West Bath on Aug 22. He was returning from the company clambake and field day at Brown's field, and friends expect a complete recovery.

Joseph G. Arsenault Bath Iron Works Corp Bath Memorial Hospital Berry's Mill Road West Bath Brown's Field

Mrs Davis and Patsy Ann Visit East Brunswick Cousins

Mrs William H Davis and her daughter Patsy Ann of Portland are spending a few days with Mrs Davis' cousin Mrs John K Bailey and Mr Bailey of Bonnie Brook East Brunswick. Dr H T Caverly left for St Louis to study Oral Surgery at Dr George Winter's hospital and will have his practice cared for by Dr Williams Whitney during that time. Dr Caverly, NYU graduate, lives in Westfield N J and came to Bath four years ago to take over Dr Walter E Rowe's former practice.

Ralph Dunton Portland Mr. Dunton Robinhood Edward St. Martin Washington Street Mrs. Dunton Casco Street William W. Thompson New York Thompson Bath Lilian Owen Tony Sarg Rutherford N. J Madeline Carlton Rich William D. Rich Robert Oliver Bogle Rutherford, N. J Rich Morse High Bath Trust Co Chase National Bank of New York This City George Wright Woolwich Elizabeth Wright Wilson Wright Bonnie Brae William H. Davis Patsy Ann Davis John K. Bailey Bailey Bonnie Brook East Brunswick H. T. Caverly St. Louis George Winter Caverly Williams Whitney New York University Westfield Walter E. Rowe Walter Rowe Edward W. Vaughan

Mr and Mrs Edward White Visit Daughter in Washington

Mr and Mrs Edward White of Wis casset were Sunday guests of their daughter Mrs Lester Knight of Wash.

Edward White Wiscasset Lester Knight Washington Street

Flint trip to Dover with visiting relatives

Albert W. Flint of Farrin Street traveled to Dover New Hampshire to visit his brother and sister in law Fred Flint He joined his brother and sister in law William Flint of New Durham who had been guests for several days of Mr and Mrs Flint Mrs Charles E Burbank of West Boylston Massachusetts is passing a few days at M Main of Middle Street

Blanche B. Bunker Charles Barrows Los Angeles Calif Bunker Leah Strout Ida M. Beals Sagadahoc Ferry Boston Charles H. Vaughan Oxnard Cal Maine Massachusetts Earl Dow Douglas Dearborn Susan Cony Small Point Beach New York City Loyall F. Sewall New York John W. Williams Albert W. Flint Farrin Street Dover N. H Fred Flint William Flint New Durham Flint Charles E. Burbank West Boylston Mass Bald M. Main Middle Street Duer D. Breck Sidney Breck Anne Kimball Lincoln Street

Morse High Fans Attend Rockland Game

James Steen and Elwood Coffin of Park Street were among Morse High football fans at the Morse versus Rockland High game in Rockland on Monday afternoon.

James Steen Elwood Coffin Park Street Morse High Morse Rockland High Rockland

Brunswick social pages note officers guests and visitors

Lt Comdr and Mrs Roger McCall attend a supper honoring officers. Bath Iron Works reassignment follows Cmdr Gillette. Bowdoin Williams game attendees include Arthur Mayo and others. Numerous locals travel to Missouri Indianapolis Boston and New York for visits conventions and family events.

Bath Bowdoin-Williams Brunswick Arthur F. Mayo A. Farley Mayo, Jr Parke Grindel William H. Gove David Black Sophie G. Greenblatt Maurice Skaling

Probate Court Session in Sagadahoc District Delivers Wills and Admin Orders

Judge Walters presided as Sagadahoc Probate Court met in October term adjourned session. Proceedings covered petitions for probate, wills, and administrations for Bath and nearby towns, with bonds, inventories, and final accounts filed or approved, and multiple estates including Ward, Barron, Robbins, Sewall, and Lord among others receiving actions such as removals exchanges reductions and real estate sales. The docket lists executors trustees guardians and appointed agents across Bath Topsham Bowdoinham Richmond and Woolwich with filings by Madge Laurie Elnora Oliver Harold Freeman and others.

Zacheus M. Beal Bowdoin Edward W. Bridgham D. B Paul F. Fitgepatrick Mary Anderson Bath William 8. Shorey Joseph E. Sewall Henry F. Palmer Arthur J. Dunton E.t.a Annie L. Palmer William L.skelton Mary R. Swett Marcella May Boynton Lucy A. Grant Georgetown Maine Edward M. Pierce Harriet S. Barron Topsham Clarice C. Silsby Frederick B. Silsby Charles C. Toothaker J. Haviland Torrey Joseph Torrey James B. Lemont Joseph M. Lemont West Bath Beatrice B. Peabody Rowley Mass William A. Todd Amasa S. Ellers Gardiner R. Deering J. Edward Hughes Addie A. Robbins Elnora D. Oliver Emma B. Barron Albert B. Douglass

Dromore Grange Aid Sees Patch Work and Halloween Fun

Ladies' aid of Dromore Grange met at 9 Valley Road with Mrs. Celina M. Desjardins. They worked on patchwork, enjoyed Halloween decorations, and played supper games with prizes. Six attended afternoon sessions, three joined for supper, next meeting November 17 at Dromore Grange hall.

Ladies’ Aid Dromore Grange Celina M. Desjardins Valley Road Dromore Grange Hall

Bold auto thief in Bath steals 1930 Chevrolet

A bold automobile theft occurred in Bath on Wednesday forenoon when Adjutant Edward J. Tripp of the Salvation Army found his 1930 Chevrolet sedan, registration 4989, stolen from in front of the Army building at 216 Water Street after he had left the ignition key in the switch.

Bath Edward J. Tripp Salvation Army Army Water Street Tripp

Funeral services for Horace A. Ham 73

Horace A. Ham 73 died in Springfield Massachusetts on Sunday. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 10 30 AM at the Arthur F Mayo Funeral Residence 819 High Street with Rev Charles R Sims officiating. Bearers were Russell Grant Hurley G Grant A Farley Mayo and Howard Mayo. Burial was in the family lot at Oak Grove.

Horace A. Ham Springfield Mass Arthur F. Mayo High Street Charles R. Sims Russell Grant Hurley G. Grant A. Farley Mayo Howard Mayo Familly Oak Grove

Mrs Fuller Improves at Home Under Care of Mrs Bonney

Mrs Charles Fuller of Center street extension, previously confined by a serious illness, shows slight improvement while receiving care from Mrs Howard Bonney BN.

Charles Fuller Center Street Extension Howard Bonney

City chat details of Sagadehee County election aims

Reading notes cover a wide range of local items. Mentioned are candidates such as Charles W Mesgen and Gustis Bow along with a note on the presidential ballot counts. Other items include community club activities, sidewalk projects on North Street and High Street, and a Topsham fair apple display reflecting a smaller crop this year.

Topsham Fair Maine

Plant Garage staff head to Boston for first showing

Chester A. Plent proprietor of Plants Garage with Frank Given Harold Tilton Daniel Snow Frank Hackett and Stanley Theeston left early Wednesday for Boston to attend the first showing. The group comprises employees and the owner who will view the premiere presentation in the city.

Chester A. Plent Frank Given Ae See Harold “Tilton Daniel Snow Frank Hackett Stanley ‘Theeston Boston

Probate Court Notice In Sagadahoc County Bath Maine

Subscribed and sworn to this twentieth day of October A D 1936 before Justice of the Peace notice to interested persons by publishing the petition and order in Bath Independent for three weeks. Probate Court will convene in Bath on November tenth 1936 at nine o'clock to show cause why the petition should not be granted. Walter H S Glidd Judge of Probate. A true copy. Attest: Register of Probate.

Hoc Stes Charlotte C. da Edward N. Loom Bath Charlotte C. Day Maine Lydia D. Cook Sagadahoc John L. Jack Said Walter Ate State OF Maine G&y William 8. Shorey Joseph E. Sewall Sagadahoe Jane L. Copland George W. Merrill Clarke Crier Frederick B. Silsby Walter 8 Glidden Sagoe F. Palmer Arthur J. Dunton Annie L. Palmer Gald C.t.a Walter. S. Glidden

Probate Court Notices From Bath Sagadahoc 1936

A Maine probate court in Bath Sagadahoc issues multiple orders. Trustees and executors, including William Shorey, Jane Copland, George Merrill, Mary Leonard, Bath Trust Co., and Clarke Crier, face final or third accounts for estates of Joseph Sewall Elizabeth Merrill Frederick Silsby Annie Palmer. Court sets November hearings and requires publication in the Bath Independent.

Probate Notice of Passmore Estate in Sagada hoc County

On October twentieth 1936 the Sagada hoc Probate Court appoints Harry T Passmore as executor without bond of Florence A Passmore late of Bath Saga dahoc deceased The same date he qualified for and accepted the trust as administrator in the estate proving the will and initiating settlement procedures in the county court

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