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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1934

Page

5

Richmond News Highlights Local Visits and Social Events

Mrs Florence Anderson and Mrs Laura Stilphen visited relatives in Massachusetts. Rebekah Assembly of Maine met in Bangor. A Monte Carlo whist party was held at St Ambrose hall. Various families from Boston, Brooklyn, Walpole, and Augusta visited Richmond. Local clubs met for readings, farm bureau, and sewing group. A beacon of community life, with travels to Boston, Lewiston, and Montreal noted alongside fires and hospital visits.

Florence Anderson Laura Stilphen Massachusetts Rebecca Rogers Pauline Cronk Rebekah Assembly Maine Bangor St. Ambrose Hall Orville Harford Boston Dawson Fulcher Brooklyn N. Y Pulcher Stanley Card Rachel Mansir Walpole Mass Jennie Broderick School Street Methodist Ladies Aid G. Billings Bearce Georgetown Lester Murphy Providence R. I William James Gorman Bridgewater John Gorman Gardiner G. A. Chambers Richmond Hugh Riley Hugh, Jr James Hanley Richard Brighton Riley Louise Riley May Alexander Belle Trott Inez Stinson South Gardiner Ladies Farm Bureau John Coughlin Malden Mr. Coughlin Sarah Coughlin Bert Sewall Arthur Sewall Lawrence Coughlin Murry Crowell Harry Sykes Middle Dam Charles Soule Dresden Mills Ernest Harriman Augusta Frank Beedle Arthur Lovejoy Arthur Melrose Mr. Lovejoy Evelyn Lovejoy Esther Parker Bertelle Skinner Skinner Freeport Shaw George Shaw Herbert Stewart West Falmouth Clarence Morrill Auburn Albert Meserve Mattie Seigars Guy Seigars Miami Fla Frank Lancaster Everett Harold Lancaster Brunswick Road Charles Rich Hattie McKenna John Cox Melrose Highlands Geraldine Newell Frank Reynolds Gertrude Saker Colby College Colby James Malloy Lewiston Annie Imbimbo Hallowell William Dingley Granville Tremaine Gerald Westfield N. J Tremaine Willis Blair

Billfold With Kept Checks Recovered In East Livermore

A billfold containing checks totaling 197.30 stolen from E. N. French coal and wood office in East Livermore was found by Merritt Randall while repairing road near John Bamford home. The worn billfold, with recognizable endorsers, was placed under a rock and delivered to Mr French Friday morning.

E. N. French Coal and Wood East Livermore Merritt Randall John Bamford Mr. French

Coyote II Power Boat Sold for Maine Inland Fisheries

The mahogany power boat Coyote II, sold by George Hamlin of New York and Sprucewold, transfers to the State of Maine for use by the Department of Inland Fisheries and Game on Moosehead Lake. It was mounted on Reed's Express truck and trailer and delivered to Greenville at the lake’s foot on the same day it departed Boothbay Harbor.

George Hamlin New York Sprucewold Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Game Moosehead Lake Reed Greenville Boothbay Harbor

Georgetown Town Hall Repair Nears Completion

The Georgetown town hall renovation is nearly finished with a new south wing, roof shingles, new steps, repaired underpinning, and interior and exterior painting creating a functional and attractive town building. Numerous community notices follow, including social visits, guests from Portland and Bath, local sporting deeds, gravel road improvements funded jointly by federal and town money, and a birthday party for a two year old.

Belle M. Heald Emma B. Billings Flora Campbell Marilla Tarr Richmond Alex Cunningham Portland Edward Wren William Z Wardwell Methuen Mass Lester Powers Marion Hunt Harold, Jr J. C. Bearse John Thibodeau Bath Roy M. Newman Agnes Powers Boston Otto Schoepfer James Carl Schoepfer Earl Dearman Pawtucket R. I Clarence Oliver Mr. Oliver Plymouth Rocks Chester Annie M. Jones Carroll P. Powers Robinhood Melrose Highlands Alice Woodbury Morse Melrose Prichard Medford

Powers and baby Miss Belle Heald and Mrs Carrolls powers

Ice cream and cake were served as part of a small gathering noted with names tied to the celebration.

Powers Baby Miss Belle Heald Mrs. Carroll

McPherson Hosts Musical Society Evening

McPherson welcomed Les Camarades Musicaux and guests at 857 Washington St. A program featured readings on Berlioz, piano solos, violin and vocal pieces, and multiple trios and duets. Betty Rice Merton Sprague and Mrs. Holman appeared among performers in Camden influenced circles.

Francis McPherson Les Camarades Musicaux Agnes D. Hennessey Washington Street Berlioz Wagner Betty Rice Merton Sprague Rice Carrie F. Luce Les Camarades Weston P. Holman Camden Rubinstein Club Rockland Smamcusotas Wallace Cadman Mmes. Sturtevant Brown and Cary Mrs. Albee la Fiorata Bevignani Willby Herbert Miss O'Hara Tronte Gabrel Lae Delibes MacDowell Sturtevant Miss Brown Mr. McPhers O'Hara Mr. Field Mr. Ramsay

Five Islands Cottage Travel and Local Visits Sum Up Weekend

Five Islands residents and visitors reported weekend activities across Bath Malden Yarmouth and Dorchester. The list includes Mrs Hodgdon and Mrs Lewis at Hodgdon cottage and Lena Lewis’s daughter Mrs Rowe, plus several trips to Portland Boston and New York City. Community groups met as the Grange Circle held a well attended session with the Misses Stevens and Belle Stevens.

M. FP. Biggins Arlington Mass D. L. Howard Bath Robert Hodgdon Elbridge Mains Malden Hodgdon Lena Lewis Edgar Rowe Waltham Five Islands Helen Rowe Yarmouth Academy L. H. Rowe George Gray Alice Cromwell Northwood Ridge N. H S. W. Brown Raymond Lloyd Pinkham Lester Lewis Carrie Stevens Arabine Gray Percy Savage Horace Rittall Victor Pinkham Gilbert Standish Sky Sheepscot D. W. Staffeld Quincy Libby Winnifred Briggs Ellsworth Pinkham Chester Pinkham Mildred Pinkham Westbrook Herbert Wilbur Bertha True S. P. Willey Fremont, N. H Marion Frost Walter Moore Hallowell Sedgemere Road Grange Circle Belle Stevens George Hanna Carl Day John Loveitt Gloucester Quimby Walter Schoepfer Georgetown Islands B. F. Perry Boston G. H. Smith Gertrude Smith Dorchester A. W. Hunt Smith Fred Carr Azuba Holland Lawrence B. Shea Joan

Golden wedding anniversary marks Arrowsic family reunion

A large Arrowsic gathering celebrated the golden wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Artell Hayward on October 18. The event at their home included 14 grandchildren and a $50 purse presented by Harry Hayward of Woodfords. Attendees spanned Eda Cros by Arrowsie to Ruth Lee man and others from Woodfords Bath Rockland Sedgwick and Richmond. The Haywards were married in Richmond fifty years ago. he a lifelong farmer born in Jefferson and she born at Day's Ferry, daughter of Samuel Crocker.

Artell Hayward Arrowsic Charles L. Crosby Arrowsie Harry Hayward Israel Margaret Hayward Hayward Adelaide S. Crocker Day’s Ferry Samuel Crocker

Bates College delegates travel to Northfield conference

Four Bates College representatives Mrs Fred Mabee Dr Rayburn Zerby from the faculty Miss Ruth Howe and Miss Frances Hayden students left Friday for a three day session of the Student Christian Conference at Northfield Massachusetts The conference will discuss the movement for a United Christian convention and receive reports from numerous commissions and groups.

Bates College Fred Mabee Rayburn Zerby Ruth Howe Frances Hayden Student Christian Conference Northfield Mass Movement For A United Christian Convention

Westport Visitors and Local Social News

Amos Knight visited Mechani Falls while Mrs. Edwin Cromwell stayed with Miss Alma Johnson in Bath. Jonas Knight and Solomon Higgins hosted Friday on an evening together. Geraldine Barter from Winthrop vacationed with Eva Beaudet. Cromwell and Sawyer visited Wiscasset, and Cromwell with Hodgdon attended Bath cinema. Melvin Cromwell moved in with Captain McLaughlin for the winter. Hodgdon visited Wis casset. Rev. George H. Welch, recently leaving Rockland Church of Immanuel, will serve Guilford and Sangerville starting October 28.

Amos Knight Mechanic Falls Edwin Cromwell Alma Johnson Bath Jonas Knight Solomon Higgins Geraldine Barter Winthrop Mass Eva Beaudet Charles L. Cromwell Charles Sawyer Wiscasset Herbert Cromwell Dorothea Hodgdon Melvin Cromwell Thomas McLaughlin Joseph Hodgdon George H. Welch Church of Immanuel, Universalist Rockland Guilford Sangerville

City scrambles over whistle location near Front Street

A test of a new city fire alarm whistle startled merchants and drivers along Front and Center streets. Mayor Harold P. Small says heat issues favor Kennebec bridge or court house options. First Baptist church held its annual roll call and supper with about 140 attending and a musical program led by Rev. Sims.

Thompson's Corner Chase's Corner Y.M.C.A Harold P. Small Small Kennebec Bridge Court House City Hall Tower First Baptist Church Arthur I. Stuart William W. Dennison Arthur J. Dunton Jason A Charles R. Sims Bates E. Stover Oliver. Thompson Philip Oliver Berry

Current Events Discussed Thursday in Brunswick Club

Mrs Noel C Little of Brunswick was named speaker for the mother club November meeting at a Thursday afternoon Current Events department gathering. Plans for a mid November card party were set. committees were named for refreshments and tables. Members discussed the New Deal, labor troubles, drought, Nazi activities, old age pension, unemployment insurance, and housing. Next meeting is November 1. Mrs Skelton secretary in Mrs Smith’s absence.

Noel C. Little Brunswick Mother Club Frederick W. Humphreys Charles H. Frost J. R. Andrews Elizabeth E. Dunbar Louise A. Buck West Central Europe Humphreys Frost Donnell Ella J. Douglas Marston Skelton Dunton Churchill Bucknam Walker Joseph I. Smith

Reading Club at Central Grammar School Forms The 20th Club

Division II eighth grade at Central Grammar formed a reading club led by Miss Elizabeth D. McGrath. Officers include John Merrill president and Phyllis Darrah secretary. Weekly program features Edgar Allan Poe works and readings of Masque of the Red Death. Charles S. Lemont is seriously ill at his Trufant's Crossing home.

Central Grammar School Elizabeth D. McGrath Central Grammar Faculty John Merrill Robert Lee Phyllis Darrah Beulah Pratt Edgar Allan Poe Poe Raymond Lozier Tootee Steeven Johns Pauline McNeil Charles S. Lemont Trufant’s Crossing

Four Charter Lions Honored At Auburn Club Meeting

At the Auburn Lions club Thursday night Old Monarchs Night honored four charter members from the 1924 organization. H. J. Cook L. H. McFadden W. W. Canham and W. E. Alexander received special Lions International lapel buttons from Dr. F. S. Epps the secretary marking the occasion.

Auburn Lions Club H. J. Cook L. H. McFadden W. W. Canham W. E. Alexander F. S. Epps Lions International

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