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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1935

Page

6

Queen Esther Rebekah Members Attend Maine Sessions in Portland

A group from Queen Esther Rebekah chapter in Maine gathered in Portland for the annual Rebekah Assembly sessions. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Henry T B Leeman guests of Estabrooks, with Leeman present at grand lodge and Mrs Leeman aiding outside guardian and selling badges alongside many others. The Bath contingent saw retired matron Sarah O Cook and past presidents Margaret Peabody and Rebecca Rogers among participants. Edward Leeman and Lena Elliot of Round Pond also attended with local movers J Harold Labbie and daughter June preparing to move into 1215 High Street through Whidden Real Estate.

Esther Rebekah Portland Rebekah Assembly of Maine Henry T. B. Leeman Estabrook Leeman Grand Lodge Dorothy Milliken R.N Albert H. Thompson Warren A. Parris Noble Grand Charles E. Helah Horace W. Ward Alfred Bunker Leonard M. Munsey Margaret Yates Howard A. Parks Pauline Cronk Richmond Edward Leeman Lena Elliot Round Pond J. Harold Labbie June Marcia Street Whidden Real Estate Agency High Street

Dr Bagdikian to Attend Maine Chiropractors Meeting

Dr and Mrs Paul G Bagdikian will attend the Maine State Chiropractors association semi annual meeting at the Augusta House in Augusta next Sunday. Dr C Knightlinger of New York will lecture on spinal defects relation to nervous system diseases.

Paul G. Bagdikian Maine State Chiropractors’ Association Augusta House Augusta C. Knightlinger New York

Mrs Eliza Dow Moves Woolwich Home Across the Dike

Mrs Eliza Dow of Woolwich is moving her dwelling from Sagadahoc Ferry to the Stevens place across the dike as part of a relocation effort.

Eliza Dow Woolwich Sagadahoc Ferry Stevens Place

Mrs Rupert Cowles Homecoming After Bath Visit

Mrs Rupert Cowles of Baltimore returns home after a brief stay with Mrs Allen M Irish of North Street. She formerly lived in Bath for years while her husband worked in the Bath Tron Works drafting room. Mr Cowles now operates a ship brokerage business in Baltimore.

Rupert Cowles Baltimore Allen M. Irish North Street

Knight Family Returns After Visit in Massachusetts

Mr and Mrs Harry Knight and their son Fletcher have returned to their home in West Somerville Massachusetts after visiting Miss Florence Carlton.

Harry Knight Fletcher West Somerville Mass Florence Carlton

McPhee Undergoes Arm Bone Graft After Dike Crash

Daniel E. McPhee of 43 Dummer Street was admitted to Bath Memorial hospital on Friday and Saturday morning for a bone grafting operation on his right arm. The procedure follows a year old automobile crash at the Woolwich dike near the new overhead bridge that left McPhee with a fractured arm and claimed the life of Alonzo B. Cromwell of Woolwich.

Daniel E. McPhee Dummer Street Bath Memorial Hospital Woolwich Dike McPhee Alonzo B. Cromwell Woolwich

Haynes Competes in President's Cup at Colby College

Linwood Haynes son of Mr and Mrs Harry L Haynes of 185 Water Street appears among contestants in the President's Cup tennis tournament at Colby College this Fall He is a sophomore at the college

Linwood Haynes Harry L. Haynes Water Street Colby College Haynes

Pine Tree Circle Social At Red Men's Hall

Pine Tree circle No 826 C of F of A held its monthly social with a covered dish supper served by Mrs Ethel Parshley Mrs Ella Dingley Mrs Mabel Ansert and Mrs Alice Burgess A public card party followed under the direction of Mrs Burgess and Mrs Alex Burgess Jr In bridge first prize went to Mrs John Costain second to Albert J Gallant and Nellie A Lundrigan as consolation First prize in whist was won by Mrs Asa Wilson second by Mrs Annie Wilson and consolation to Mrs George McElman

Pine Tree Circle F. of A Red Men's Hall Ethel Parshley Ella Dingley Mabel Ansert Alice Burgess Alex Burgess Alex Burgess, Jr Bridge John Costain Albert J. Gallant Nellie A. Lundrigan Asa Wilson Annie Wilson George McElman

Miss Agnes Sullivan and Yvonne Sproul Transferred

Miss Agnes Sullivan of this city and Miss Yvonne Sproul of Bristol have been moved from Wiscasset to the Augusta FERA office where they were employed.

Agnes Sullivan Yvonne Sproul Bristol Wiscasset FERA Augusta

Lorentson Hanscom Wedding Guests Listed

Among the out of town guests at tending the wedding of Chester T Lorentson of West Bath and Miss Christina A Hanscom in Winter Street Congregational church Friday afternoon were Robert Wiseman of Jackson Heights L I N Y a nephew of Mr Lorentson Elmer C Hilton and son Hazen Hilton of Sebasco Estates Mrs Sadie Wallace of Sebasco and Mrs Kate Bergstrom of Jackson Heights.

Chester T. Lorentson West Bath Christina A. Hanscom Winter Street Congregational Church Robert Wiseman Jackson Heights L. I N. Y Lorentson Elmer C. Hilton Hazen Hilton Sebasco Estates Sadie Wallace Sebasco Kate Bergstrom

Naval Officer Visits Bath on Engineering Business

Commander Earle M. Mills of the Bureau of Engineering Washington D C was an overnight guest Thursday of Commander and Mrs Guysbert B Vroom of Garden Street. He spent Thursday and Friday in Bath on business. Mr and Mrs Harold Haggett and son James of Newcastle were visitors in town on Saturday.

Earle M. Mills Us.n Bureau of Engineering Washington, D. C Guysbert B. Vroom Garden Street Commander Mills Bath Harold Haggett James Newcastle

Woman's auxiliary delegate attends New England Synod meeting

Mrs Frederick E Drake of Washington street serves as a delegate from Grace church Woman's auxiliary to the annual meeting of the Synod of the Province of New England of the Protestant Episcopal church. The event runs Monday through Wednesday at St Luke's Cathedral in Portland with meetings Monday and Tuesday and the first Synod session Tuesday at 3 PM followed by a Synod dinner at the Columbian hotel.

Frederick E. Drake Washington Street Woman’s Auxiliary Grace Church Synod of Province of New England Protestant Episcopal Church St. Luke’s Cathedral Portland New England Woman's Auxiliary Columbian Hotel

Nassau College Student Out After Operation

Miss Cynthia M. Rogers of 663 Washington Street, a Nassau College student, has been released from Bath Memorial Hospital three weeks after her operation and is able to be out.

Cynthia M. Rogers Washington Street Nassau College Bath Memorial Hospital

Phi Delta Alpha taps two Hebron Academy candidates on tap day

Robert Bragg and J Franklin Hallowell are among the candidates tapped by Phi Delta Alpha during tap day at Hebron Academy. The event marks the annual selection of new members during morning chapel, followed by frat week of tests and tasks. A nine pound baby boy named Richard Allen was born to Mr and Mrs Ralph Harford on October 16 at 40 Granite Street. Marriage intentions were filed by Clayton J Cass and Charlotte B Bennett in the city clerk’s office. Cass is son of Fred W Cass of Ashland NH and Bennett is daughter of Mr and Mrs Willard Rice.

Robert Bragg Ralph W. Bragg North Street J. Franklin Hallowell Jed F. Hallowell Oak Street Phi Delta Alpha Hebron Academy Richard Allen Ralph Harford Granite Street John W. Gilmore Clayton J. Cass Charlotte B. Bennett Mr. Cass Fred W. Cass Ashland N. H Mrs. Bennett Willard Rice

Freeman Family Reunion At Sun Nyside Farm East Brunswick

A reunion was held at Sun Nyside Farm East Brunswick home of Mr and Mrs Harold E Freeman on Oct 13. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Freeman Mr and Mrs William Field Mr and Mrs Felix Connor of Montreal Mr and Mrs John McDiarmid and daughter Mary of Liverpool England Mr and Mrs George Field and daughter Janet of New Britain Conn Mr and Mrs Jack Pinell and daughters Phyllis Jean and Mary of Quincy Mass Mr and Mrs Donald Specht of Portland Miss Helen Hartwell David Field and Miss Barbara Freeman of East Brunswick. Mr and Mrs Francis G Cooke left Friday for Silver Springs Md after spending weeks in Bath and vicinity.

Sunnyside Farm East Brunswick Harold E. Freeman Freeman William Field Felix Connor Montreal John McDiarmid Mary Liverpool England George Field Janet New Britain Quincy, Mass Donald Specht Portland Helen Hartwell David Field Barbara Freeman

Hampton Beach Couple Visits Maine Family

Mr and Mrs Harold Byard of Hampton Beach New Hampshire recently called on Mrs Byards brother and wife Mr and Mrs William Sylvester and Mr and Mrs Forest Carlton of Woolwich Also with them were Mr and Mrs John Kelley of Portsmouth New Hampshire The Byard who manages the Casino at Hampton Beach is on a two week vacation at his Sedgwick Maine home

Harold Byard Hampton Beach N. H

Mrs Astello Visits Smiths in Cobb Road Lennoxville

Mrs Ernest Astello of Lennoxville Quebec is visiting her daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Howell Smith on Cobb Road.

Ernest Astello Lennoxville, Que Mrs Howell Smith Cobb Road

Hobart Alumni Dinner Follows Hartford Trip

Mr and Mrs Roland F Hill of 22 Lincoln Street motored to Hartford Connecticut on Friday to see the Hobart Trinity football game on Saturday afternoon. They attended the Hobart alumni dinner dance that evening at the Bond Hotel.

Roland F. Hill Lincoln Street Hartford

Local residents attend Lewiston horse races and file marriage intentions

Harvey Hathorne and several Woolwich residents attended racing at Lewiston Fair Grounds on Thursday. Marriage intentions were filed Saturday morning in City Clerk John W. Gilmore’s office by Harold F. Fuller of Center street extension and Miss Ann McNinch, and by Warren A. Thompson of Small Point Beach and Miss Olive E. Hallowell. Fuller is the son of Minnie E. Fuller. McNinch is daughter of Charles McNinch. Thompson is son of James W. and Rose V. Hodgdon Thompson. Hallowell is daughter of Jed F. and Mae Smith Hallowell.

Harvey Hathorne Idy Beals Annie Kinney Woolwich Clara Corliss Roy Shackford Lewiston Fair Grounds John W. Gilmore Harold F. Fuller Center Street Extension Ann McNinch Russell Street Warren A. Thompson Small Point Beach Olive E. Hallowell Oak Street Mr. Fuller Minnie E Webster) Fuller Charles P. Fuller Miss Mc- Ninch Charles Mc- Ninch City Mary Wood Dorchester Mass Mr. Thompson James W Rose V. (Hodgdon) Thompson Miss Hallowell Jed F Mae (Smith) Hallowell

Marriage Intentions Filed in Bath Area for Two Couples

Marriage intentions were filed Friday by Louis E. Allain and Miss Marion M. Genthner, with Allain listing John and Marie Louise Allain of 2 Nichols Street as his parents and Genthner listing Orin P. and Laura Alice Genthner of 13 Blaisdland Lane as hers. Also noted are a hunting trip by local men Oscar Adams, Wendell Heal, Arthur MacDonald, Ralph Haley, and Sam Conley to Wilson's Mills, and the Cosmopolitan club president Mrs. Leslie J. Wold planning attendance at a Presidents Luncheon in Lisbon Falls hosted by Mrs. Frank H. Byram with other district officers and Maine Federation of Women's Clubs leaders.

Louis E. Allain Marion M. Genthner Mr. Allain John Marie Louise Cardiff) Allain Nichols Street Miss Genthner Orin P Laura Alice (Footer) Genthner Blasland Lane Oscar Adams Wendell Heal Arthur MacDonald This City Ralph Haley Sam Conley West Bath Wilson's Mills Leslie J. Wold Cosmopolitan Club Frank H. Byram Lisbon Falls Maine Federation of Women’s Clubs Joseph I. Smith Maine Progressive Office

Nassau student Ruth Dale visits Nassau County kin

Ruth Dale who attends Nassau college was a weekend guest of her parents County Attorney and Mrs. Ralph O. Dale of Middle street. Mrs. William Paisley and daughter Miss Julia Paisley of Weeks street left Sunday for Boston to visit Mrs. Paisley's daughter-in-law Mrs. George Paisley. They were joined by Masters George Jr and Richard Paisley who returned after time with grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Paisley. Mr. and Mrs. James Kennedy of this city accompanied the party and will spend the week in Boston with relatives.

Ruth Dale Nassau College Ralph O. Dale Middle Street William Paisley Julia Paisley Weeks Street Boston

Petersons and guests travel to Portsmouth visit relatives

Mr and Mrs Harry E Peterson Miss Iva Hagan and Melvin Comeau motored Sunday to Portsmouth New Hampshire to visit Mr and Mrs Stanley Peterson.

Harry E. Peterson Iva Hagan Melvin Comeau Portsmouth N. H Stanley Peterson

Hallowell Family Visit to Hebron Institute

Mrs Jed Hallowell and her daughter Miss Olive Hallowell of Oak street visited Hebron on Sunday to see Franklin Hallowell a freshman at the Institute.

Jed Hallowell Olive Hallowell Oak Street Hebron Franklin Hallowell Institute

Noyes and Miss Smith Wed in Dobbs Ferry Nuptials

Sidney W. Noyes Jr of Dobbs Ferry New York married Miss Clare C. Smith of Pine Orchard Conn Friday at the bride’s parents home. Rev Herbert D. Gallaudet performed the single ring ceremony with only immediate families present. The groom, a noted amateur golfer, works for Manufacturers Trust Co. in New York and they will reside in Dobbs Ferry after their wedding trip.

Sidney W. Noyes, Jr Dobbs Ferry N. Y Clare C. Smith Pine Orchard Cond George M. Smith Richard Fabian Windsor, Conn Abbie Clark Bath East Sebago Noyes Manufacturers Trust Co New York

Waterville Visitor Guests Sanborns and Locals Attend Yale Bowl

Miss Edna Antworth of Waterville visits in the city as a guest of Mr and Mrs John L Sanborn of 23 Oak street Lieut and Mrs Justin H Dickins of Washington street and Lieut and Mrs Roger Nickerson of Andrews road left Friday for New Haven Conn to attend the Navy Yale football game in the Yale Bowl on Saturday afternoon

Edna Antworth Waterville John L. Sanborn Oak Street Justin H. Dickins Washington Street Roger Nickerson Andrews Road New Haven Conn Yale

Knight and Carlton host guests from Massachusetts and Woolwich

Mr and Mrs Harry F Knight of West Somerville Massachusetts were guests this week of Miss Florence Carlton of Woolwich, sharing a social visit and hospitality in a small town setting.

Harry F. Knight West Somerville Mass Florence Carlton Woolwich

Mrs McElroy Honored Before Georgia Winter Move

Mrs George Ingraham hosted a Tuesday gathering on Center street for her aunt Mrs Samuel Mc Elroy wife of Sergt M Elroy who will winter in Georgia Cards were played Mrs Waldo Weston won first prize Mrs Frank Jones second Mrs William Briggs consolations and gifts of hope awarded for guest prize Attendees included Mrs Walter Morse Daisy Mur rhy Page Wyman and others Mrs John Taylor Washington street held a luncheon Thursday at her home

George Ingraham Center Street Samuel McElroy Sergt. M.elroy Georgia Waldo Weston Frank Jones William Briggs Walter Morse Daisy Murrhy Page Wyman McElroy

Miss Clara Hawthorne and Miss Stella Dolloff Visit New Bedford

Miss Clara Hawthorne of Woolwich and Miss Stella Dolloff of 1313 Washington street left Friday for New Bedford Massachusetts where Hawthorne will winter with Miss Annie C McKowan Dolloff returned to Bath after visiting friends in Boston Mr and Mrs Samuel H Mildram of Brookline Massachusetts were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Fred B Reed 969 High street

Clara Hawthorne Woolwich Stella Dolloff Washington Street New Bedford Mass Samuel H. Mildram Brookline, Mass Fred B. Reed High Street

Social Notes From Brookline and Bath Gatherings

Miss Constance Peters and Miss Elizabeth Pattee returned to Brookline after closing their Small Point cottage. M. Haynes won the VFW Auxiliary weekly card prize at G A R hall. Mrs Felix Gallant won candy. Charles Dorsey ran the party. Miss Sylvia Katz and Betty Pinkham dealt. Arthur Haskins visits Springfield relatives. Benjamin L Donnell and Mrs Donnell of Portland toured Bath homes before wintering in California. Luncheon hosted by Mrs Charles Cahill in East Brunswick with six tables of contract. prizes went to Mrs Oliver Moses, Mrs Clarence E Johnson, and Mrs Rupert H Baxter. consolation prizes to Mrs Frank L Staples and Mrs J Edward Drake. Miss Madeline D Yeaton and Miss Marion E Armstrong, Bath Memorial hospital graduates, depart for Rutland State Sanatorium duty.

Constance Peters Elizabeth Pattee Brookline Mass Small Point Beach M. Haynes Max Katz G. A. R. Hall Felix Gallant Charles Dorsey Sylvia Katz Betty Pinkham Charles H. Cahill Harry Peterson East Brunswick Madeline D. Yeaton Marion E. Armstrong Bath Memorial Hospital Rutland Rutland State

Mexico talk delights Winter Street ladies aid group

At the Winter Street church Ladies' aid meeting held Friday afternoon at 2 30 Mrs Clarence W Morse shared a talk on Mexico, a visit she has made. Forty five members attended with hostesses Mrs Allen M Irish Mrs Samuel R Percy Miss Elsie Folsom and Mrs Maxwell Powers. Mrs Walter H Bowker led a short business session. The group plans a rummage sale in the men's room Wednesday at two and an all day session next Friday with a 12 30 luncheon chaired by Mrs Walter S Wiggin. Sunshine bags are to be returned and Mr and Mrs Peter Stewart of 11 Trufant Street have sold their home and plan to move to Florida for the winter.

Ladies’ Aid Winter Street Church Mexico Clarence W. Morse Allen M. Irish Samuel R. Percy Elsie Folsom Maxwell Powers Walter H. Bowker

St Marys Guild Hosts Needlework Meeting

Mrs Edward Sewall and Mrs Wil mer I Voorhees hosted the Grace church St Marys guild weekly meeting Tuesday of last week. Members continued their work for the Needlework guild during the evening.

Edward Sewall Wilmer I. Voorhees St. Mary’s Guild of Grace Church

Bath figures join Fabbri in New York City meeting

Charles E. Cushing of Bath is in New York City at the Ambassador hotel, where he has joined Ernesto G. Fabbri for a noted gathering.

Charles E. Cushing Bath New York City Ambassador Hotel Ernesto G. Fabbri

Girl Scout Leaders Enjoy Outdoor Evening at Deering Summer Home

The Girl Scout Leaders association held a pleasant outing late Wednesday at the Deering Summer home in Bay Point hosted by Miss Elizabeth B. Deering. Attendees brought lunches to be cooked over an outdoor fireplace then shared songs and games in the cottage. Present were Mrs. Linwood F. Carr, Miss Eleanor P. Danforth, Miss Jean J. Danforth, Miss Sophie G. Greenblatt, Miss Catherine Sheltenbarger, Miss Evelyn I. Trott, Mrs. Wilmer I. Voorhees, and Mrs. Alfred E. Carpenter who was a guest.

Girl Scout Leaders’ Association Deering Bay Point Elizabeth B. Deering Linwood F. Carr Eleanor P. Danforth Jean JL. Danforth Sophie G. Greenblatt A. Catherine Sheltenbarger Evelyn I. Trott Wilmer I. Voorhees Alfred E. Carpenter

Merrill Family Moves to Capt. Thompson House

Mr and Mrs Charles Merrill and their family of 175 Oak Street are relocating this week to the Capt Thompson house at Davs Ferry, joining the residence there.

Charles Merrill Oak Street Capt. Thompson Dav's Ferry

English visitors journey from Canada to England bound trip

Mr and Mrs John M Diarmid and daughter Mary visit Mrs McDiarmid and Mrs Connor in Hardings with Mr and Mrs Felix Connor of Montreal. Connor family return to Montreal. McDiarmids and daughter depart Wednesday for Montreal and sail for England on November 1. Miss Rachel Potter resumes duties with New England Tel and Tel after two weeks vacation.

Rachel Potter Washington Street New England Tel. & Tel. Co

Mrs Given and Gretchen Visit Medford Guests of Buchanan

Mrs Edwin H Given and her daughter Gretchen of High street left Thursday for Medford Massachusetts where they will spend a week as guests of Mrs Given's parents Mr and Mrs A Buchanan.

Edwin H. Given Gretchen High Street Medford Mass

Mrs Carter visiting Washington kin and college party

Mrs Edward E. Carter of Washington D C is week visiting sister in law Mrs Langdon T Snipe on Green Street. She plans to return to Washington about November 1 with her mother. Miss Alice M Mulligan daughter of Mrs Helen C Mulligan helped entertain the Alpha Delta Pi sorority at Colby College during its first rushing party of the season.

Edward E. Carter Washington, D. C Langdon T. Snipe Green Street Carter George Johnson Washington Street Washington Alice M. Mulligan Helen C. Mulligan Winship Street Alpha Delta Pi Sorority Colby College

Attorney General Official Visits Bath on Friday

Ralph W. Farris of the Attorney General's department based in Augusta traveled to Bath on Friday for official business.

Ralph W. Farris Attorney General's Department Augusta Bath

Bath area brief mentions injuries and meetings

Mr and Mrs Frank Goffin of Pawtucket Rhode Island visited Bath on Thursday. Goffin, hurt in a June 27 accident on the Wisconsin Gardiner road, shows improvement. Miss Marcia Moulton presides at the Maine Association of Savings Bank Women annual meeting October 29 at the Lafayette Hotel Portland with a 6 30 dinner and officer elections.

Frank Goffin Pawtucket R. I Bath Goffin Wiscasset-Gardiner Road Harold Troop Marcia Moulton Bath Savings Institution Maine Association of Savings Bank Women Lafayette Hotel Portland

Auxiliary officers voyage to Union for Legion meet

Mrs. Walter M. Hill presides as president of Roland Smith unit No. 21 with officers Mrs. Murphy treasurer Mrs. Crocker secretary Mrs. Rowe first vice president and Mrs. Crosby chaplain attending the American Legion Auxiliary council meeting. Mr. and Mrs. Franklin I. Pierce of West Hartford Conn spend a month at their Lake Nequasset camp. Mr. Pierce serves as Connecticut state superintendent of schools.

Walter M. Hill Edward J. Murphy Wilbur H. Crooker Edward A. Rowe J. Parker Crosby Union American Legion Auxiliary Council Roland Smith Hill Murphy Crocker Rowe Crosby Franklin I. Pierce West Hartford Conn Lake Nequasset Pierce Connecticut

Girls' Singing Guild elects officers at Winter Street church

At Sunday meeting of the Girls' Singing Guild of Winter Street church Patricia Webster was named president Linna Marie Purdue became vice president Alberta Morrison elected as paidle Pauline Nickerson titled treasurer Stickney chosen as chairman Madeline Reedy and Mary McKay selected for the social committee

Sewall Returns to New York After Visit

Loyall PF Sewall came back to New York City on Monday after several days with his brother Arthur Sewall II at their Washington street home.

Loyall PF. Sewall New York City Arthur Sewall Washington Street

Mrs Farrar Visits City Over Weekend

Mrs Edgar A Farrar formerly of this city now lives with her son Lincoln Farrar and daughter in law in Portland and spent the weekend in the city with friends.

Edgar A. Farrar Lincoln Farrar Portland

Parrises Head North for Fall Visit to St Stephen

Mr and Mrs Warren A Parris of upper Washington street left Monday for their annual fall visit with Mrs Parris parents Mr and Mrs Stanley Irving in St Stephen N B.

Warren A. Parris Upper Washington Street Parris Stanley Irving St. Stephen N. B

Ladies Install Officers Across Maine Lodges

Mrs Annie J. Lemont and Mrs Lucelia E. Blake of Myrtle Lodge No 8 LL O I O L left Tuesday for Portland and Tuesday evening installed Fern Lodge officers. They visited Waterville and Auburn to install Fort Halifax No 9 and Auburn Lodge No 1, with Mrs Blake's daughter and Mrs Chaney accompanying. They were given party bags, a cheese and cracker dish and a butter dish, both cut glass, and were supper guests at Congress Square hotel.

Annie J Lemont Lucelia E. Blake Myrtle Lodge LL. O Portland Fern Lodge Margaret Nelson Eva Atwood Ont Blake Waterville Fort Halifax Auburn Auburn Lodge

Stotts Visit Read ing Mass and Weekend Socials

Dr and Mrs Ardenne A Stott of Bedford street departed Monday for Reading Massachusetts to spend the week with Dr Stotts sister and her husband Albert Somes They will also see his daughter Geraldine a Jackson College junior Miss Mary Newell of Washington street spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs J Edward Drake Jr at their Birch Point cottage Mrs George P Addison of Boston a Bath resident called on friends and joined her nephew Dr Holbrook Lowell and Mrs Lowell to Wiscasset before returning to Boston Misses Marjorie and Julie Thaxter of Portland spent the weekend with their grandmother Mrs Frederick H Kimball on High street

Lister Blair South Weymouth Mass Abbie Savage Somerville Savage Frank G.o’reed Mechanic Street William Gray Waltham Reed Ardenne A. Stott Bedford Street Reading Dr. Stott Albert Somes Geraldine Stott Jackson College Mary Newell Washington Street J. Edward Drake, Jr Birch Point George P. Addison Boston Bath Marjorie Julie Thaxter Portland Frederick H. Kimball High Street

Mrs Annie Lowell Admitted For Observation At Bath Memorial

Mrs Annie Lowell, who recently lived in Gardiner for a year and is staying with Mrs E R Brown on Deering Street, entered Bath Memorial hospital for observation and medical treatment on Saturday.

Annie Lowell Gardiner E. R. Brown Deering Street Bath Memorial Hospital

Charles Perkins returns from Cox's Head homestead stay

Charles Perkins of Malden Massachusetts has returned after spending the Summer and Fall months at the old Perkins homestead at Cox's Head.

Charles Perkins Malden Mass Cox’ Head

Mrs Coffin Returns Home After Skowhegan Visit

Mrs Nathan E Coffin returns to Park Street residence after a week in Skowhegan visiting her husband who works for the Independent Reporter and while there they were entertained by Mr and Mrs Ernest Decker at their home.

Nathan E. Coffin Park Street Skowhegan Coffin Independent Reporter Ernest Decker

Perkins and Lemont Families Pass Away at Cox Head

Mr and Mrs H Dorman Perkins Mr and Mrs Arthur C Lemont and Almon Perry died Sunday at the Perkins cottage on Cox Head.

Local Social Notes From Boston Weeklong Visit

Miss Emily M. Comeau returned Sunday night after a week in Boston and vicinity. She visited her sister Miss Ella Comeau in Somerville and Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Jeddrey and family, formerly of Bath. Mrs. Henry O. Trowbridge of 13 Andrews Road returned Sunday night after a week in Hingham Mass with Miss Agnes B. Trowbridge.

Emily M. Comeau Boston Ella Comeau Somerville Sidney Jeddrey Bath Henry O. Trowbridge Andrews Road Hingham Mass Agnes B. Trowbridge

Miss Jane Hyde Operated For Appendicitis At Abbington

Miss Jane Hyde daughter of Mr and Mrs John H Hyde of Elmhurst underwent an appendectomy Sunday at Abbington hospital in Ryal Pa Mrs Hyde left for Ryal Saturday night and will stay several days there for recovery

Jane Hyde John H. Hyde Elmhurst Abbington Hospital Ryal

Epps Return From Visit To Grandparents in Auburn

Judith Epps and her brother Franklin Epps Jr children of Mr and Mrs Franklin Epps of Auburn returned after a visit with their grandparents Mr and Mrs William A Furber on Washington Street in town.

Judith Epps Franklin, Epps, Jr Franklin Epps Auburn William A. Furber Washington Street

Weekend visitors and a sprained ankle reported

Mrs Walter Benner of New London stayed with Mrs W S Nason over the weekend. Misses Helen and Louise Dartnell of Damariscotta were guests of Mrs Nason on Saturday. Mrs David L Wilson is confined to home at 898 Middle Street after spraining an ankle Sunday morning.

Walter Benner New London W. S. Nason Helen and Louise Dartnell Damariscotta Nason David L. Wilson Middle Street

Visit Notes Highlight Cheshire Man’s Two Week Stay

J Edward Brown of Cheshire Connecticut arrived for a two weeks visit with his daughter Mrs M Edith Lemont at 425 High Street. Mrs Lemont had just returned from a two week visit in Portland where she stayed with Miss Effie Scott.

J. Edward Brown Cheshire

Local Notes on Visits and Appointments

Mrs Lena Shepard visits her sister in Newton Center Mass. Walter Kingsbury, veteran grocer, leaves illness confinement to walk outside for first time. Mr and Mrs William Congdon, Athena Congdon and John Gillespie return from Buffalo New York after ten days as guests of Mrs Congdon’s daughter Mrs Charles D Arcy. Congdons consider wintering in Buffalo. Mrs Mida Feero accepts position with Dean Nixon at Bowdoin College. Her son Robert Feero enters University of Maine as a freshman.

William G. Congdon Athena Congdon Upper Washington Street John Gillespie Rs. Mida Feero Dean Nixon Bowdoin College Robert Feero University of Maine

Bell Family Guests Visit New England relatives

Mr and Mrs John Bell and daughter Lorraine of Auburn are guests of Mrs Bell s aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Eugene Sprague of Richardson Street. Mrs Sprague Mrs Bell and Lorraine were Tuesday guests of Dr and Mrs Raymond Brown of Damariscotta. Dr and Mrs Brown just returned from Boston and were weekend guests of Mrs Brown s parents. Mr and Mrs William H White have spent the summer at South Harpswell and were guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs Olney C Perry at 28 Bedford Street.

John Bell Lorraine Bell Auburn Mrs. Bell Eugene Sprague Richardson Street Sprague Bell William H. White South Harpswell Olney C. Perry Bedford Street

Mr and Mrs Carlton Rice Return From Yonkers Trip

Mr and Mrs Carlton Rice of Turner Court have returned from a vacation with relatives in Yonkers New York during Mr Rice sojourn at the bridge toll house.

Carlton Rice Turner Court Yonkers, N. Y Mr. Rice Bridge Toll House

YMCA Drives 100 Percent Staff Gift at Morse High

City readers note the Morse High School staff led by teachers department heads and janitors achieved 100 percent participation in the YMCA annual fund drive. Harvest supper attracts Bath residents, and Morse Drama Club plans an assembly play coached by Catherine Conley. Woolwich Grange hosts roast beef supper October 25 with a public menu, and Grace Church Young Peoples Fellowship prepares for Diocesan event November 3 with a nominating committee announced for October 26.

Morse High School Besdeieht

Mothersingers and P T A Honor School Conference

Mrs. Little urges active parent involvement in education highlighting Russia and Mexico as study prompts. North Center P T A hosts Mothersingers and Fathersingers as guests. Supt. Wilson presents a bouquet to Mrs. Little. Attendees tour domestic science rooms and share refreshments after remarks.

Little Russia Mexico Bird A. Shellenbarger W. Percy Marks William W. Dennison Harry W. Smith Wilson Bangor North Center Clinton D. Wilson William L. Skelton Chester A. Roberts Clifford B. Wilband Colby Carl C. Anderson Harold S. Avery W .Dayton Hill Joseph O. Purdue Chester A. Plant Elbridge R. Wright William Crowley Pearl E. Dunbar South End Hermon W. Crocker Irving C. Varney Walter Smith Daneiel Perry Dike Ralph P. Dunbar

Mrs Singer Talks Before Dire PTA on Problem Children

Mrs Singer addressed a Dire PTA meeting outlining approaches to gifted and problem children. She stressed viewing the child as a human being, avoiding aggression, and balancing planning with gentle leadership to guide pupils toward becoming better citizens.

Lorentsen Hanscom Wedding In Bath

Miss Christina Alberta Hanscom and Chester Thomas Lorentsén wed at Street Congregational Church in Bath. Officiant Joseph O. Purdue performed the double ring ceremony. Attendants included maid of honor Miss Marguerite Hanscom and best man Charles Haggett. The couple will reside at 35 Mechanic Street after a wedding trip. Out of town guests included J P Lorentsen of Revere Mass and Otis L Douglass of Lewiston.

Christina Alberta Hanscom Chester Thomas Lorentsén West Bath Veer Street Joseph O. Purdue Marguerite I, Hanscoth Lewiston Charles L. Haggett Marion D. Bowie Eunice E. Hansom Marguerite I. Hanscom Robert Reed Eunice E. Hanscom Lorentsen Auburn Hattie E. Wallace Oliver Street Lorin Hanscom First Selectman Edwin W. Haggett Mechanic Street J. P. Lorentsen Revere Mass Otis L. Douglass Wallace

Amirault Robichaud Couple Wed In St Marys Church

Miss Helen Robichaud of Quincy Mass married Deserie Amirault in St Marys church with Rev Timothy C Maney officiating. The couple plans a Montreal and New York trip then residing at 280 Center street Bath carpenter Mr Amirault is son of Sylvester Amirault of N Edburgh Nova Scotia. Pre nuptial parties hosted for him in the city.

Helen Robichaud Quincy Mass Deserie Amirault St. Mary’s Church Timothy C. Maney Bernadette la Blanche Somerville Melvin L. Comeau Estella D. Comeau Spring Street Frank P. Mellow Mellow Center Street Ludger Melancon Amirault Montreal New York

Joy Seavey wedding in Gardiner October eleventh

Wedding returns filed Friday in Gardiner announce the marriage of Lloyd R. Joy and Helen M. Seavey on Oct. 11. Rev. H A Clark presided at 13 Liberty street. Joy is son of Blanche M. Joy and Oscar W. Joy. he is Morse High School graduate of 1927. Seavey is daughter of Richard G. and Mrs. Seavey of 481 Middle Street.

Gardiner Lloyd R. Joy Helen M. Seavey H. A. Clark Liberty Street Mr. Joy Blanche M. Joy King Street Oscar W. Joy Providence Avenue South Portland Morse High School Joy Richard G. Seavey Middle Street

Bank official returns from vacation with crossstate trip

Harry L. Day, assistant cashier at the First National bank, resumed his duties Monday morning after a week's vacation. He drove to Steelton, Pa., to visit his brother in law John W. Magoun and Mrs. Magoun, and stayed in Greenwich, Conn., with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Shaw. Day and Mr. Shaw attended the Yale Navy football game on Saturday in New Haven.

Harry L. Day First National Bank Mr. Day Steelton John W. Magoun

Miss Mary Arik Visits Needlecraft Shop in Laconia

Miss Mary Arik of Laconia New Hampshire returns to the Needlecraft shop at 34 Center Street after a vacation with her parents Rev and Mrs Charles Arik. Her sister Mrs street accompanied by car to Laconia to join her.

Mary Arik Laconia N. H Center Street Charles Arik Mrs. Street

Carol Warren Born to Dr and Mrs Ralph Warren

Carol is the name given the daughter born to Dr. and Mrs. Ralph D War ren at 912 Washington Street on October 18.

Carol Ralph D. Warren Washington Street

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