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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1934

Page

3

Reception for South End Teachers by P T A

About 60 attended the annual South End P T A reception and supper for teachers from Central Grammar Mitchell School South Street and Weeks Street. 18 teachers were present and 16 new members joined. Attendees included Superintendent Clinton D Wilson Principal Arthur B Scott and Board of Education chair William L Skelton.

South End P. T.A South End Central Gram Mar Association Washington Street Central Grammar Mitchell School South Street Weeks Street Delphinium Clinton D. Wilson Wilson Arthur B. Scott Morse High School Scott William L. Skelton Board of Education Bessie M. Hunt Bessie F. Greenblatt Weks Street School Effie C. Wright Laura A. Mitchell Th Street Margaret E. Huse Alfred E. Carpenter Pearl E. Dunbar Morse High Lincoln Sagadahoc State of Maine Public School Finance Commission Paul R. Mort Mort Columbia University Skelton Miss Wright Washington, D. C Maine Plant Century of Progress

Arrowsic Couple Celebrates 50 Years of Marriage

Mr and Mrs Artill Hayward of Arrowsic formerly North Woolwich observed their golden wedding anniversary on Thursday and held a family reunion Sunday. Mrs Hayward born Adelaide B Crocker Day's Ferry is daughter of Samuel and Mrs Crocker. Mr Hayward, a farmer, and seven children all living in Maine: Eda Crosby Arrowsic, Harry Portland, Maude Leeman Rockland, Pred Arrowsic formerly Bath, Elmer Bangor formerly Bath, Arthur with parents, Ruth Leeman Woolwich. They have 14 grandchildren.

Artill Hayward Artrowsic North Woolwich Hayward Adelaide 8. Crocker Day’s Ferry Samuel Crocker Ruth Hollis Leeman Woolwich

Windbreak Placed on Kennebec Bridge Shield

The windbreak along the Kennebec bridge, a $3,000,000 structure, has been installed by workmen. Now in its third season, it protects daily bridge users from northerly gales while the Highway Commission urges respectful behavior to avoid vandalism and chalk marks. Majorique Lessard forecasts a milder, less snowy winter with moderate cold.

Kennebec Highway Commission Majorique Lessard Harmon’s Corner

Phippsburg Social Roundup Highlights Bath Visitors

Local notes list Lt. and Mrs. Thomas Casey moving to Bath from Sebasco, Jeanne Merritt in Greenwich, Conn., and numerous weekend guests across Phippsburg including Mrs. N L Tennock, Mrs. Rose Carpenter, and Mrs. Harry Gilmore. Visitors arrive from Woodfords, Somerville, and Boston while Dartmouth student Winston Garth and Morse high student Edward Thomas, Jr. are among locals mentioned.

Thomas Casey Sebasco Bath Davis Hatch Green Street Jeanne Merritt Greenwich Conn Will Wilson Harry Berry Eleanor Woodfords George J. Ingalls Mabel Ingalls West Bath Adelbert Williams Augusta Harry Gilmore Phippsburg Welfare Club Bertha Wyman Clara Wyman Hattie Bowker Jennie Harrington Esther McCourt Linda Perry Eva Rogers Evelyn Beals Martha Morse Arlene Perkins Theresa Wyman Martha Hutchins Meadowbrook Gardiner Rogers New York Hiram Wyman Abbie Minot Lucia Ferguson Henry Minott Portland Winston Garth Dartmouth Vernal Chase Omar R. Perry John Rogers Arthur Perry Martha Small Popham Beach Herbert Kellaway Newton Center Mass Lloyd Henderson Boston Popham Emma Moulton Elizabeth John Wilson Jennie Blaisdell Sadie Wallace Martin Wyman Maine General Hospital Isabelle Sawyer James E. Percy Turner McCarty Parker Head Edward Thomas Frederick Edith Perkins Cox’s Head Maurice T. Hathorne Woolwich Thomas Edward P. Thomas, Jr Morse High William P. Morrison Cox's Head Carlson Jennie Woodward Walter Cushing William Cullity Bucksport

Local Social Notes From Popham Beach and Nearby Towns

Grace Barrett and son Paul of Hallowell visited Mrs. Barretts sister Mrs. Ella Marr at Popham Beach. Henry Schofield of Bath called on friends in town. John Morong of Lisbon Falls hosted family Sunday. Mrs. Rollo Morton returned to Saco after a few days with Mrs. Raymond Larrabee. Marguerite McNulty Fred and Ollie Spinkey drove to Bath for the movies Thursday. David M. Rodgerson did business in Georgetown Friday. Captain Rollo Morton keeper of the Kennebec River station visited Cape Eee Wednesday and toured the Marine hospital in Portland with Edgar L. Drake. Fred Spinney and wife spent days at Gray Road Inn. Mr and Mrs Fréd Hutninston and relatives returned from Gekingen. Mr and Mrs Cilio Morong and son Robert were guests. Mr Sanere A Mr David G Parsons is having his ... (Continued on Page Four)

Grace Barrett Paul Hallowell Bath David M. Rodgerson Georgetown Rollo Morton Kennebec River Cape Eee Edgar L. Drake Marine Hospital Portland Fred Spinney Gray Road Inn Fréd Hutninston Eeeratts Gekingen Cilio Morong Robert Sanere David G. Parsons

Nuisance at Winnegance Lake Prompts Public Appeal

A resident writes the Independent urging relief from marsh grass at Winnegance lake. The editor explains officials consider winter flooding and ice to lift and remove rooted grass, hoping to restore the water body’s appeal for gunners and locals.

Winnegance the Independent Winnegance Lake

Popham Needs a Wharf to Welcome Tourists

Herbert J. Kellaway argues that Popham Fort on the Kennebec River lacks a proper landing, hindering visits by locals and tourists. He notes two ancient wharves at the fort, a potential northwest landing, and suggests a public wharf at the low water point to serve yachts, summer visitors, and winter travelers, linking Bath and Popham’s historic appeal.

the Independent Popham Bay Point Maine Blue Kennebec George Popham Atkins Bay Etnier Clark's Long Island Bath Herbert J. Kellaway

Food purveyors made responsible for health violations

Dr. Joseph I. Smith, city health officer, received a letter from George H. Coombs directing that state health regulations no longer require examinations of food handlers. The circular 350 rules assign the duty to hire staff free of communicable disease to the proprietor of each eating or drinking establishment.

Joseph I. Smith George H. Coombs M.D State Department of Health

New Church Parish To Reopen For Six Months

The New Church parish voted after the Sunday service to reopen the church for the next six months. Rev Jedidiah of Acton is involved, with Mr Edgerton as pastor of the Spirited Air meetings over station RH. W Owen and Arthur B Stearns serve as secretaries.

New Church Society Jedidiah Acton Mass Tor Edgerton Bath Spireaer Ea W. Owen Arthur B. Stearns

Heroes and God Old Fashioned Sunday at Winnegance Church

Winnegance Services drew over 30 in the morning and about 600 at the evening Old Fashioned Meeting. The pastor preached Is God Old Fashioned using Hebrews 13 8, with organ preludes and hymns. Community notices mention L T L meetings, tea, and visits from Cambridge relatives. training at Portland hospital. and moving to the Lemmen house.

Winnegariee God Bernice Drake Land Miss Sims

Farm Bureau Meeting Postspone and Moments of Community Service

Dromore Farm Bureau held its regular meeting in Winnegance Community House. With the Food Leader absent the topic Jel lies and Marmalades was not discussed. A Nov 7 date was set for the next meeting. Members approved a gift for Bath Memorial Hospital in memory of Miss Alice Minott and decided on shelf coverings for the Community club. Dinner was served by a committee. The roll call listed many members and the next meeting will cover Home Laundry.

Dromore Farm Bureau Winnegance Emily Williams Annie Lemont Bath Memorial Hospital Alice Minott Linda Perry Eva Rogers Abbie Minott Community Club Clara Oliver Gertrude Small Evelyn Beals Ann Deering Elizabeth Deering Anna Derwent Lucia Ferguson Eleanor Gilmore Jennie Harrington Rose Hunter Evelyn Hope Rachel Hodgdon Alice Kennedy Georgie Leath Helen Lee Rebecca Minott Martha Morse Elizabeth Mayo Minnie McCarthy Ester McCourt Bess Manson Bertha Wyman Sarah Wilbur Anne Deering

Edwin C Hogan of Traverse City Dies Suddenly

Sudden death reported for Edwin C Hogan of Traverse City Michigan born Bath November 29 1857 son of William and Mehitable Hogan. He lived in Traverse City 56 years married Helen Wilcox May 3 1882 leaving two daughters Viola Hogan sister and Fremont Lena Robert brother. Funeral was Wednesday October 10 at 2 30 pm at Oakwood Cemetery. Crosby High School Belfast reports two sets of twins in its freshman class.

Edwin C. Hogan Traverse City Mich Mr. Hogan Bath William and Mehitable Haynes Hogan Bedford Street Charles Haynes Helen Wilcox Alice Seabrook Geraldine Hogan Viola G. Hogan Fremont Lena Robert Helen Seaie Oakwood Cemetery Traversety

Farewell to Frederick W Barron A Bath Community Pillar

Lawrence B. Greenwood chronicles the life of Frederick W Barron who died at 82 after a quiet 40 year Bath presence. A devout Christian with open doors and faithful reading of the Bible he mentored workers, aided tenants, and embodied thrift and benevolence. His funeral drew many as a minister quoted scriptural praise and celebrated his hope in Jesus Christ.

Frederick W. Barron Bath Barron Francis W. O'Brien Topsham Brunswick Mr. Barron St. Luke's Hospital New York

Died: Charles F. Holbrook longest Hyde Windlass employee

Bath man Charles F. Holbrook born 1857 died Sunday at 37 Chestnut street after 51 years with Hyde Windlass Co and related ships work. Survived by wife, three sons Rev Harold of Cleveland and Charles G and Morton T in Maine, two daughters Caroline Thompson and Gladys Legard, several grandchildren.

Charles F. Holbrook Hyde Windlass Co Chestnut Street Bath Holbrook John Hannah Higgins Holbrook Frank B. Torrey Torrey Manufacturing Co Bath Iron Foundry Water Street T. W. Hyde Gen. Hyde Patten Car Works West Bath North End Hyde Foundry Times Good Templars Knights of the Golden Cross Beacon Street Harold Holbrook Cleveland, O Charles G. Holbrook Augusta Morton T. Holbrook Lewiston Caroline Thompson Gladys Legard

Walter Burke Potter Dies After Illness at 164 High Street

Walter Burke Potter 74 former Bath Iron Works pattern maker and ship model builder died Sunday noon at his home 164 High Street after months of illness. He was born in Bath to the late Henry P. and Rachel Potter and is survived by his wife Henrietta Cahoon Potter a son Homer M. Potter of Bath three daughters Mrs Samuel C Dowds of Montclair N J Miss Henrietta Potter and Miss Edna E Potter both of Bath and four grandchildren Peggy Dorothy Ruth and John Dowds of Montclair N J.

Walter Burke Potter High Street Mr. Potter Bath Iron Works Bath Henry P Rachel (Donnell) Potter Henrietta Cahoon Potter Homer M. Potter Samuel C. Dowds Montclair, N. Jr Henrietta Potter Edna E. Potter Rath Peggy Dorothy Ruth John Dowds Montclair, N. J

Death of Ralph P. Dunbar in Bath at 58

Ralph P. Dunbar, 58, died Monday at his home in Bath after a weeklong illness with pneumonia, with three days in critical condition. Born in Bath to Alexander and Mary Smart Dunbar, he is survived by his wife Bertha, four sisters and one brother. He belonged to West Bath Grange No. 154, P of H, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars as a Spanish War veteran.

Ralph P. Dunbar Washington Street Mr. Dunbar Bath Alexander and Mary (Smart) Dunbar Bertha M. Dunbar Charles E. Robinson William D. Yule James D. Tabor Elizabeth E. Dunbar Walter S. Dunbar Dunbar West Bath Grange

Death of Bath resident Fred W. Barron at 82

Fred W. Barron 82 of 9 Marshall avenue Bath died early Thursday at Bath Memorial hospital after a three week illness. Born in Topsham March 27 1852 he lived in Bath for 40 years. He is survived by two sisters Olive M. Barron and Frances G. Barron of Bath.

Fred W. Barron Marshall Avenue South End Bath Memorial Hospital Mr. Barron Topsham Benjamin and Olive (Drinkwater) Barron Bath Olive M. Barron Frances G. Barron

Mrs Anna Johansen Dies in Portland Hospital

Anna Johansen aged 49 wife of Olaf G. Johansen of 30 Saucier street died Thursday at Maine General hospital Portland after a period as a patient. A native of Norway she had long residence in the United States and in this city the last 18 years. Survived by her husband a daughter Mrs Sue Miller of Portland and a son Edwin M Johansen U S N stationed at Indianapolis.

Anna Johansen Olaf G. Johansen Saucier Street Maine General Hospital Portland Norway Sue Miller Edwin M. Johansen Indianapolis

Fred W Barron Rites Held at 2 P M

Funeral services for Fred W Barron were held Saturday at two oclock in his home with Evangelist Lawrence Greenwood and ministers from Greenwood Baptist Brooklyn and Corliss Street church. A quartet sang hymns and pallbearers included Arthur Bean and Richard Foye. Burial followed at Riverside Cemetery Topsham with further singing at the grave.

Fred W. Barron Marshall Avenue Lawrence Greenwood Francis W. O’brien Greenwood Baptist Church of Brooklyn N. Y People's Church Charles H. Berry Corliss Street Church Fred Bragg Charles Plant

Mrs. Johansen’s Funeral Held At Local Residence

Funeral services for Anna M. Johansen wife of Olaf G. Johansen of 30 Saucier Street were held Saturday at 2 PM at the Arthur F. Mayo funeral residence 819 High Street with Rev Charles M. Tubbs of Grace Episcopal Church officiating Bearers Edwin F Thing Benjamin L Cressey Jey Sanford and Albert J Gallant attended The service took place in the family lot in Oaks Grove Cemetery

Anna M. Johansen Olaf G. Johansen Saucier Street Arthur F. Mayo High Street Charles M. Tubbs Grace Episcopal Church Edwin F. Thing Benjamin L. Cressey Jey Sanford Albert J. Gallant Uhat Oaks Grove Cemetery

Portland Legion Youth Seeks Help for Convention Fund

The Junior American Legion Bugle Corps member from Andrews Post in Portland cannot afford to attend the national convention. Financial arrangements were quickly made as $35 trip cost exceeds the youth's funds. Billy has never missed a rehearsal and seeks support from Governor Thureday War year.

Louis J. Thureday American Legion Bugle Corps Andrews Post Portland Eexile Billy

Funeral of Mrs Hilton and related deaths

Funeral services were held for Miss Elinor E. Hilton 93 at the home of her niece Miss Sarah J Hitchcock with Rev. Joseph O Purdue officiating. Bearers included Frederick K Hilton Archer Fownester B Hilton and burial followed in Oak Grove cemetery. Peter M Austin 80 died at his Danville Junction home Friday shortly before his son N Kenneth Austins Morey farm Polarid funeral.

Elinor E. Hilton Sarah J. Hitchcock Washington Street Joseph O. Purdue Winter Street Church Frederick K. Hilton Archer Fownester B. Hilton Oak Grove Cemetery Peter M. Austin Danville Junction N. Kenneth Austin Morey Farm Polarid Mr. Austin

North Center Area P T A to Hold Annual Reception

North Center P T A resumes its annual reception to teachers in its district to be held Tuesday at Central church parish hall. All fathers and mothers are invited from Center Street school Morse high Central Grammar North Primary and North Grammar. The program features Supt Clinton D Wilson toastmaster and remarks by Mrs Frederick W Humphreys state P T A president. Mr Haven Sawyer of Bangor and Mrs Sawyer will discuss Public School Finance Commission. A musical program includes mothers and fathers singers. Receiving line includes Mrs Humphreys Mr and Mrs Sawyer and school officials and new teachers from Morse high Central Grammar and North Grammar.

North Center Central Church Parish Ex All Center Street School Morse High School Central Grammar North Primary North Grammar Leroy F. Colby Clinton D. Wilson Frederick W. Humphreys Haven Sawyer Bangor Sawyer Public School Finance Commission Humphreys Seth S. Mullin Noel C. Little Brunswick Orren C. Hormell Arthur B. Scott Morsehigh Allan Spear Frostina E. Marston Alden G. Smith Skelton Spear Lynnette Walker Edward S. Wright Elizabeth D. McGrath Eleanor P. Danforth Amy A. Irish Marjorie E. Palmer

Valued Employee Dies On Sunday

Walter Abbott, longtime superintendent of the Water District, died Sunday after a career of devoted service to river pipeline maintenance and water system upgrades. Born 1885 in Hallowell, he led dives to inspect river pipes, supervised new mains, and built a district laboratory. Surviving are his wife, daughter Ila of Bath, and his mother.

Abbott Maurice Libby Thompson's Brook East Brunswick New Meadows Trustees of the Water District Lombard Street Walter Abbott New England Water Works Association Maine Water Utilities Association Augusta Hallowell Dunlap Commandery K. T Bath Mary L Charles W. Abbott Ila Abbott

Death of Brookline steel worker in Boston fall

Hubert M Donough of Brookline died instantly after falling three stories from a Boston building. He was married to Ella Reynolds formerly of Bath and leaves four daughters Katherine Eleanor Mary and Teressa all of Brookline. Funeral services were held from the Catholic church. He was about fifty years old.

Thomas F. Reynolds Sarah Reynolds Upper Washington Street George Reynolds Middle Street Boston Reynolds Ubert McDonough Brookline McDonough Ella Reynolds Bath Katherine Eleanor Mary Teressa Monas

Debating Club Formed Under Miss Lu Guidance

A debating club organized at the school on Friday with Miss Lu directing the activity. Jack from the faculty attended as an extemporaneous instructor focused on the techniques of argument.

Jack

Also Mentioned on This Page

Southend Phippsburg Winneyance Wile Reopen Seth Snipe Ladies’ Society Walter Morse Gus Small Uaw Club I. A. Trueworthy Herbert Morse Arthur Stewart Cambridge Winneganee Thomas Allegrin Lemmen House Carolyn A. Oliver Children’s Hospital Webber Winnecance Traverse City, Mich Crosby High School Belfast Fred Barron Jesus Christ Lawrence B. Greenwood F. Holbrook Mrs. Johansen Mrs. Hilton Central Church Hubert M'Donough
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