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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1934

Page

4

Wiscasset Club And Community Notices Chronicle

The Wiscasset organ society meets at the vestry with 27 in attendance. Dorcas club honors leader Mrs Spinney with a progressive supper. Young People CE gathers at the parsonage for Manitau program led by Miss Dickinson. Woman's club hosts teachers with Supt. Rowe address and social hour. Lincoln County Union of Clubs meeting draws many members. OES holds annual inspection. Academy Athletic Association raises funds via Curtis Campaign. Gold and Green teams clash in a post campaign party. Schools close Thursday and Friday for State Teachers Convention. Community notes cover many residents’ travels, visits, and local engagements.

Organ Society First Congregational Church Nina Fowles Cora Bean Dorcas Club The Congregational Church Ernest G. Spinney Medomak Woman's Club of Wiscasset Mary Hobson Clara S. Wright Frank Rowe Warren Miss Hobson Edna M. Southard Eliza Holbrook Mary M. Marston Carrie S. Knight Carolyn S. Varney Lincoln County Union of Clubs Baptist Church Damariscotta Samuel H. Erskine Dorothy Roberts Dorothy Hodgdon East Boothbay Grace Frost Waterville Little Wanderers Maude Clark Gay Waldoboro Abbie Buck Department of Public Welfare Stevens Boothbay Harbor Elizabeth Webb Viola Adams Nellie P. Munsey Grace Sewall Angie Rines Ava Dodge Wiscasset Academy Athletic Association Curtis Publishing Co Ruth Jones Joanna Evans Greens Methodist Vestry Elsie Bailey Elizabeth O'Neal Genevieve Hodgdon Ethel Higgins John Abbott Merrill Dickinson Walter Sherman

Birthday party for William Arthur Larrabee in West Bath

West Bath social notes recount a family birthday gathering honoring William Arthur Larrabee on his first birthday hosted by Mrs. Walter Larrabee. Relatives from West Bath Bath and Topsham attended, gifts included four birthday cakes, with several extended family visits and several residents listed among attending.

Walter Larrabee Topsham William Arthur Larrabee Fred W. Larrabee West Bath Liburton D. Sheldon Bath Joseph W. Larrabee Percy Marriner L. D. Sheldon, Jr J. Clinton Hobbs Annie L. Ridley Portland Hobbs Dwinal E. Cornish Nan Brown Llewellyn D. Rogers Herbert Holbrook Yarmouth Walter W. Larrabee Howard Wilfred Fred A. Bubier Foster's Point Bath Memorial Hospital Joseph M. Lemont Edwin W. Haggett Anstress C. Larrabee John H. Perkins Hardings First Baptist Church of Lincoln Williams Belle C. Donnell

Obituary for N Louise Spinney 79 Arrowsic widow of George Spinney

The funeral for N Louise Spinney 79 widow of George P Spinney was held Sunday at 3 PM at her Arrowsic home with Dr A I Oliver of Auburn officiating. Burial followed in Oak Grove cemetery. Spinney, born in Arrowsic to James M and Susan Lawrence Shea, lived her life there and was longtime Methodist Episcopal Church member and Sunday school teacher. She leaves two brothers Collingwood and Bion F Shea and two sisters Jennie T Smith and Susie Tarr, all of Arrowsic.

N. Louise Spinney George P. Spinney Arrowsic A. I. Oliver Auburn Frank H. Snipe David G. Stinson William S. Potter Norman H. Drummond Oak Grove Cemetery Bath Spinney Arrowsie James M Susan Lawrence Shea Methodist Episcopal Church Collingwood Shea Bion F. Shea Jennie T. Smith Susie Tarr

Treasure Island coming next week at Bath Opera House

Robert Louis Stevenson classic Treasure Island will be shown at the Bath Opera House on Monday and Tuesday with screenings from two o clock each day. The neighborhood schoolchildren are invited to view one of the greatest films of all time. John Ostrum of East Randolph, New York, travelled to Maine with a camera to photograph Arnold Trail markers, joined by Albert Soule and L. L. Bean of Freeport before sending prints back for purchase.

New York Selectman Robert Louis Stevenson Bath Opera House Quebec Benedict Arnold John Ostrum East Randolph N. Y Maine L. L. Bean Freeport Albert Soule Mr. Soule Mr. Bean Maine Publicity Bureau

West Bath Red Cross Holds All Day Meeting

West Bath Red Cross met at West Bath Grange hall on Oct 17 with 35 present including two guests and two children. Members sewed and knit for the needy, enjoyed a noon dinner of beans and pie, and added over two dollars to the treasury. The next meeting is set for Nov 7 with a refreshed menu by committee.

West Bath

West Bath Grangers Present Pick Up Program at Grange Hall

West Bath Grangers held a Monday meeting with 81 attendees including 12 visitors. A committee for the grange fair was named as Cavanaugh Haggett and Henderson. Activities included singing, readings, contests, stories, discussions, and a charter draped in respect for Ralph P. Dunbar.

West Bath Grange Hall Grange A. Bernard Henderson Herbert S. Cavanaugh Edwin W. Haggett David S. Henderson Harry E. Peterson John M. Howe George Wallace Charles T. Henderson Everett Lemont Charles Henderson Joseph Larrabee Topsham The Ralph P. Dunbar

Popham Beach residents host a busy weekend scene

The Popham Beach notes list frequent visitors and local residents enjoying the weekend. Freeman Oliver, Leslie Dyer, and others repair and maintain the road. many Bath and Brunswick guests, cottages closed for season, and local travel to Bath or Wells. Several Bath residents hosted guests, with post office duties and light keepers noted.

Freeman Oliver Leslie Dyer Moses Chandler Phippsburg Leeman E. Drake David Carol Bath Herbert Kellaway Newton Center Mass E. M. Forbes Yarmouth Alonzo Merong Popham

Mrs Archibald Main and Cahill Return From New London Visit

Mrs Archibald M Main and Mrs Charles H Cahill came home Wednesday from New London Connecticut after spending several days at Mrs Main s summer home which she closed for the season

Archibald M. Main Charles H. Cahill New London Conn

Woolwich Local Notes and Upcoming Events

Woolwich items report a Ladies Auxiliary supper on Oct 30 in the Congregational vestry, a Nequasset Farm Bureau supper sale and entertainment on Nov 22, Mo nt sweag Grange hall, and a new Day's Ferry Parent-Teacher association with officers elected. Also noted are school renovations, town meetings, a Republican luncheon, residents moving to Tops ham, travelers planning winter eastward, and recent burglaries with poultry losses.

Ladies Auxiliary Nequasset Congregational Vestry John Carter Iona Dunton Augusta Nequasset Farm Bureau Montsweag Grange Hall Malcolm McIntosh Natick Mass Duncan McIntosh Day's Ferry Grace Preble Esther Wade Louise Reed Day’s Ferry Roy McIntosh G. M. Stinson Topsham Portland Dromore Grange Hall Ora Reed Richmond Eastland Woolwich Tuessie Hall Frank Walker

Schedule Details Many Groups Use Y M C A Gymnasium

The Y M C A releases a gym schedule listing thirty four groups and four leagues. Daily blocks cover freshmen to church teams with multiple time slots Monday through Saturday. Open hours exist for reservations at the Y M C A office, and the plan may evolve as more groups join.

Y. M. C. A. Grammar School Y. M. C. A. Intermediate

Nequasset Ladies Serve Supper and Sing Event

Nequasset Ladies' Auxiliary hosts a supper in Congregational church Nequasset on Tuesday Oct 30 from six to eight followed by a community sing directed by John H Carter. Nequasset Farm Bureau holds a sale supper entertainment and dance Friday Nov 2 at Montsweag grange hall with supper six to seven thirty then sale and entertainment. Bowdoin French club L Ours Blanc reconstituted with new rules meets every three weeks starting Sunday night. Officers are President Raymond Pach 36 New York City secretary Charles A Denny 37 Jenkintown Pa. members include Bion R Cram 37 West Baldwin Euan B Davis 37 Newtonville Mass Norman F E Dupee 38 Waban Mass Stanley Williams Jr 37 London England Walter M Luce 35 Anson.

Ladies’ Auxiliary Nequasset Congregational Church John H. Carter Waban Mass Stanley Williams, Jr London England Walter M. Luce Anson

Constitution Day address closes Auburn ceremony

Chief Justice William R. Pattangall urged a mandate to public servants as he closed his Constitution Day address Thursday night in Auburn. The ceremony, sponsored by Alden M. Gayton Post American Legion Kiwanis and Lions clubs, drew a comfortably filled audience in E. L. H. S. Auditorium.

America Andrew Jackson William R. Pattangall Auburn Alden M. Gayton

What is Maines greatest concern insists Staples

Arthur G Staples writes in the Lewiston Journal on the state of Maine asking the public what matters most. He argues Maine faces many concerns from party politics to taxes and wages, but highlights development, tourism impact, mineral wealth, river pollution, and economic policy as key issues. He warns about national questions shaping Maine's future and stresses fair treatment for New England and America.

New England Council Arthur G. Staples The Lewiston Journal Maine Republican Party Brann Vermont New Hampshire Massachusetts U.S. A Prof Tugwell New England Maine Publicity Bureau Maine Development Commission School of Prophets Feueral America

Epworth League Girls Entertain Old Folks at Home

Epworth League girls of Wes ley M E church hosted a program at the Old Ladies Home on Sunday. Rinda Staples chaired. Catherine Shellenbarger assisted. The lineup included songs, prayers, scripture, duets, solos, a poem, and a closing hymn, with Mrs Shellenbarger and Charlotte King among the performers.

Epworth League Girls Girls of Epworth League Wesley M. E. Church Old Ladies’ Home Rinda Staples Catherine Shellenbarger Bird U. Shellenbarger Zion Jesus Saviour Margaret Gordon Mr. Shellenbarger Shellenbarger Erin Charlotte King Charlotte King Ee

Maine 4-H Girl Says She Is Luckiest In Maine

Adena Smith of Hollis Center, a 17 year old 4-H member, plans to travel to Chicago for the National 4-H Style Revue funded by a state contest prize. She made a linen dress costing 3 dollars 19 cents, has six years of sewing and other projects, and has won many prizes. The national event is organized by the National Committee on Boys and Girls Club Work with state and county extension agents.

Adena Smith Hollis Center Maine Chicago Miss Smith National Committee On Boys and Girls Club

Old Orchard Beach Petition Seeks New Post Office Building

Citizens of Old Orchard Beach prepare a petition for Congressman-elect Simon M. Hamlin urging consideration of a new post office building to handle summer influx and business growth. The group notes up to 75,000 summer residents and a 1700 voting population, asking for a bill to authorize erection.

Simon M. Hamlin South Portland Old Orchard Beach Postoffice Congress

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lewis Tarr New Harbor Ralph Preble Federal Street John Blagdon Joseph C. Kennedy Wiscasset Fire Society Sportsman’s Club Merithew Belfast Will Rogers Kennedy Walter Leavitt Laura Carleton Nellie Dowling Emily Groves Margie Monte Addie Merry I. G John H. Dunton O. G Arambec Lodge Dist John L. Blagdon C. C. Blagdon Mark Caton N. G V G F. H. Gray Treas G.E. Cowley JE. Dickinson John A. Merry Jos B Dowling Carl J. Main Alfred Dowling Bert Dodge H. J. Colby J. H. Dunton Charles N. Sigison Katherine Pinkham North Edgecomb Elm Lodge High Street Augustus Hobart Georgia Marsh Gloucester Magss Fred Soule Birch Point Louise Blagdon E. Murrey Senter Grace Barnes Memorial Hospital Gerald Kneeland Albion Harlan Trott Medford E. F. McCarty Ray Allen Turner Falls Cora Groves Benjamin F. Webber Boston F. S. Foote Sarah Carolyn Varney Emma J. Stinson N. Gratz Jackson Henry B. Nash Williams J. Lienau New York City Edith Sawyer Fryeburg Ume Hume Sawyer Japan Red Cross Samuel J. Sewall D.p C. E. Cowley Odd Fellows’ Lodge George P. Hobson C. A. Rickard Granville Moulton Emma Stinson Jessie M. Jackson Winona Leavitt Helen Reed Wer Raymond Sherman Alice Hatch William Edwards Martin Andrews Henry Shaw Walcott Andrews Buick Haggett Garage Co West Bath Red Cross West Bath Grangers Popham Beach Edgar N. Drake Edna Goolidge Georgetown Phillip Lawrence Wyman Phillip Wyman Clarence Perkins Martha Small Riverside Charles Woodman Somerville William Bowie Parker Head Lester Oliver Agnes Carr Henry Leonard Horace Bickford Winston Bickford Lisbon Falls Annie Oliver Stacey Charles Clark Brunswick Clinton Newdick Karl Hentz Long Island Ellison Moody Harpswell Pauline Morong Y. M. C.A. Gymnasium Y. M. C. A. Gymnasium Y.M.C.A. Gymnasium Y. M. C. A. Church League Central Blues St. Mary's Grammar School Dike Church Grays Central Reds Central Blacks Central North Staples Council State OF Maine National Style Revue
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