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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1934

Page

8

Scott Will Continue As Association Head

Principal Arthur B. Scott of Morse high school was reelected president of the Kennebec Valley Schoolmasters club at its first Fall meeting in Moulton Union Bowdoin College. Officers reelected include Everett V. Perkins Cony high vice president Philip L. Garland Brunswick high secretary treasurer Charles Sewall Wiscasset Academy Danforth Gardiner high Yeaton Edward Little faculty executive committee The next meeting will be Dec 6 at Moulton Union Prof Herbert R. Brown Bowdoin spoke on college English for high schools. Members from Bath attended Morse high faculty and others urged to join.

Arthur B. Scott Morse High School Kennebec Valley Blair C. Wilson Edward S. Wright Morse High Damariscotta Lewiston Freeport Augusta

White Ribboners Meet and Study Syllabus

At a meeting of the W C T U held Tuesday afternoon in the parlor of the First Baptist church Mrs Crystal Berry conducted the devotionals. The group began studying A Syllabus in Alcohol Education by Bertha Rachel Palmer with Mrs Nella Stover leading. Mrs Mary Yule was named delegate to the National Convention in Cleveland with Miss Sara Potter as alternate.

First Baptist Church Crystal Berry Bertha Rachel Palmer Nella Stover Mary Yule Cleveland Ohio Sara Potter West Bowdoin Lizzie B. C. Chaney

Prayer Day Service Followed by Refreshments

A day of prayer on October 30 concluded with refreshments hosted by a committee. The serving group included Mrs. Chaney Miss Carrie Trott Mrs. Harriet Wright and Mrs. Stover. The society’s next meeting is scheduled for November 13.

Chaney Carrie Trott Harriet Wright Stover

Sagadahoc County to be Represented at New England Milk Meeting

Sagadahoc County will be represented at the Annual Meeting of the New England Milk Producers Association in Boston on October 30 and 31 by Bowdoinham and Richmond presidents Paul Ames and George W. Thomson plus delegates from Bowdoinham Richmond and other Maine locals. Maine has 86 delegates. W. E. Knight of Clinton is one Maine director and vice president of the Association.

Sagadaho¢ County New England Milk Producers’ Association Boston Bowdoinham Richmond Paul Ames George W. Thomson Maine Dairymen of New England New York W. E. Knight Clinton L. E. McIntyre East Waterford F. E. Chandler Dover Chandler

Potter Funeral Held for Walter B Potter

Walter B Potter died Monday and his funeral was held Wednesday at 11 at his home 164 High Street Rev Edward Ellis officiated Honorary pallbearers included Fred Stevens Ned L Robbins Scott J Donnell and Melville B Clark Active bearers were Earl P Cahoon Harry Williams Isaiah Hunt and Capt Walter L Elliot Burial took place at Oak Grove.

Walter B. Potter High Street Edward Ellis Fred Stevens Ned L. Robbins Scott J. Donnell Melville B. Clark Earl P. Cahoon Harry Williams Isaiah Hunt Walter L. Elliot Oak Grove

Bath Young People Married Saturday

Miss Mary L. Larrabee became the bride of William Allison Bruce Jr at a simple wedding Saturday evening at seven in the bride's mother's home. Rev. David L. Wilson officiated. The couple were unattended. Both studied at Morse High School ending in 1931. Bruce is a Morse alumnus and worked at Howard's cigar store. They left for a weeklong wedding trip and will reside at 738 High Street.

Mary L. Larrabee William Allison Bruce, Jr High Street David L. Wilson Central Church Maud H. Larrabee Arthur F. Larrabe William A. Bruce Highland Street Morse High School Bruce Miss Larrabee Morse High Howard's Front Street Mrs. Bruce

M Dougal Burgess Bride Marries McDougal at St Marys Church

Miss Mary Evelyn Burgess daughter of Mr and Mrs Alexander Burgess of 89 Court Street became the bride of Daniel A McDougal son of Mr and Mrs John McDougal of 14 Plum Lane in a 7 30 am nuptial mass at St Marys church. Rev Timothy C Maney officiated with double ring service. Attending were Francis Fortier best man and Agnes Minkawski as bridesmaid. The bride wore ashes of roses satin with turban and carried yellow roses while the bridesmaid wore blue velvet with a silver turban and mixed chrysanthemums. The bride gifted a silver evening purse to the bridesmaid and the groom a cigaret lighter to the best man. The couple will reside at 133 Oak Street after a week in Massachusetts. Out of town guests included Gerald Holland of Roslindale Mass Mary Ryan of Portland and others from Topsham.

Mary Evelyn Burgess Alexander Burgess Court Street Daniel A. McDougal John McDougal Plum Lane St. Mary’s Church Timothy C. Maney Francis Fortier Agnes Minkawski Lewiston Bliss Business College Massachusets 133 Oak Street Gerald Holland Roslindale Mass Mary Ryan Portland George Belanger Merton Edward Belanger Topsham

Hermon W. Dewolfe to Be Buried in Oak Grove

The body of Hermon W. Dewolfe, 35, who died in Everett Massachusetts, is to arrive in Bath on the evening train for interment Thursday at Oak Grove. He was a former resident of this city. The funeral was held in Everett on Wednesday.

Hermon W. Dewolfe Everett Mass Bath Oak Grove

Little Miss Fortier Cha rming Hostess

Little Lorraine Theresa Fortier daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank T Fortier of 84 Union Street celebrated her fifth birthday Sunday with a party for 22 friends at home. The event featured pale green and yellow decor games prizes for peanut and tail on the donkey taffy hunt and a cake and sweets.

Lorraine Theresa. Fortier Frank T. Fortier Union Street Fortier Dawn Colburn Mary Gaudet Dolly Stanton Louise Avery Helen Alice Avery Roberta Blake Norma Jean Nickerson Lydia Savage Camilla Jane Costain Phyllis Jeannine Richard Bisson Jackie Tracey Betty Jenkins Barbara Hart Marcel Maurice Tourigny Ramona Dolores Haines Elsie Skaling

Bath Couple Observes Golden Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. George W Robinson of 812 Middle Street quietly marked their 50th wedding anniversary. Both in frail health, they received few visitors while intimate friends offered congratulations. Married in Grand Manan New Brunswick they reside in Bath for seven years and once lived in Machinsport. He worked as a joiner at the Texas yard during the war and she served in shipyard plate shops in Texas where she was injured. They have one son Carl Robinson in Bath.

George W Robinson Middle Street Robinson Texas Yard Carl Robinson

Funeral rites for Ralph P. Dunbar held at home

Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon at two o clock for Ralph P. Dunbar at his home on 1325 Washington Street. Rev. Harley A. Shattuck officiated with bearers Daniel A. MacDonald Arthur Wilson Alvah Ridley and E Mason Wright. Burial followed in Oak Grove family lot. The ERA girls school in Manchester closed last week with 40 women teachers and students returning home. Mrs. Thomas A. Locke reported at least 20 graduates from last summer's term secured secretarial positions.

Ralph P. Dunbar Washington Street Harley A. Shattuck Beacon Street M. E. Church Daniel A. MacDonald Arthur Wilson Alvah Ridley E. Mason Wright Oak Grove ERA Girl's Manchester Thomas A. Locke Women's Era

Bowdoinham Social Roundup and Obituary Note

Bowdoinham residents host relatives and guests from Berlin Litchfield Bath and Gardiner. Visits include Miss Clara Fogg Miss Pearl Raymond and Mrs. Vendella Mosher with bridge dinners and a sunshine dinner in Gardiner. Elisha Webber 81 funeral services held. Leathers to present a talk in town hall.

William Raymond Berlin N. H Emma Raymond Sybil Briery Ada Briery Bath Emily Rideout Wiscasset Roscoe Bosworth Litchfield Carrie Kendall George Cutler Helen Britt Charles Hackett Vendella Mosher Winfield Sewall Baltimore Lottie Cobb Clark Woodworth Gardiner Hulse Helen Libby William Scott Lewiston Frank Day Lisbon Falls Annie Hall Leavitt Meredith Thomas Cutler Topsham Anno Jackman Hampden E. B. Sprague W. Mills J. B. Coolidge Boston Elisha Webber Marshall Powers Webber Bowdoinham Bowdoin Gladys Raymond Portland Clara Fogg Margaret Gile Ralph Denham Varina Denham Nettie Brown Bowdeinham Brown Bertha Irene Dwelley Ricker Classical Institute Houston Miss Dwelley Coffin Elmer Jordan Courtney Nealey Dorothy Dickinson Brunswick Alvin Huntoon White Mountains Charles Newton Hazardville Conn Frank Rossi Randall Warren Frances Reed Helen Rud Albert Henderson Duke Kendall E. E. Matheson Appenang R. I Annie Curran William Curran Thomas Maher John Malier Coughran F. S. Leathers Jesus

Bangor teacher Miss Alexander feted at Mary S Snow school banquet

Miss Mary Alexander longtime Bangor penmanship instructor was guest of honor at a banquet hosted by the Mary S Snow school teachers at the Penobscot Exchange hotel. Faculty presented her an electric clock and Mrs Mabie L Henneman gave a handsome banquet gift.

Mary Alexander Bangor Penobscot Exchange Hotel

Coast Mission Sunbeam Seeks Magazines For Island Homes

The Maine Sea Coast Mission Sunbeam tied in port at Howard's, Rev. Orville Guptill asks for magazines to send to island homes off the coast. The 80 foot craft serves sick to hospitals, transports nurses and supplies, and even breaks ice in winter harbors.

Maine Sea Coast Sunbeam Howard's Orville Guptill Mercy West Guptill Morse Damariscotta

West Bath mourns Charles S Lemont dies at 80

Charles S Lemont 80 died early Wednesday at his West Bath home after months of illness. Born November 20, 1854 in West Bath, he was a Colby College and Newton Theological School alumnus. A former Thomaston merchant, he lived in West Bath for 12 years and served as a Baptist deacon and West Bath Grange member. He was twice married, survived by his second wife Susan Catherine Doyle and a sister Emma N Cox. Funeral services Saturday at 2 from Arthur F Mayo funeral residence.

Charles S. Lemont Trufant’s Crossing Mr. Lemont West Bath William and Alice Stanwood) Lemont Colby College Newton Theological School Lemont Thomaston First Baptist Church of Bath

Maine mayor and senator eligibility inquiry settles city question

A Saco lawyer examined Maine law to determine if May or Fernald may serve as both mayor and state senator. Her study concludes the controversy over eligibility is settled for the city.

Maine Legisla- Saco Fernald

Winter Street Club Opens Season With Sermon

Rev. Harley A. Shattuck, new Beacon Street church minister, will speak to Winter Street Men's club on God’s Handiwork as Seen in New England. Supper at 6:30, committee headed by Olney Perry, with Arthur Crockett, Harry Huse and William Fall. Members and interested men urged to attend to hear plans for a stronger season after last year’s success.

Harley A. Shattuck Beacon Street Church Winter Street New England Olney Perry Arthur Crockett Harry Huse William Fall

Boy Grows 11 Pound Watermelon in Brunswick

Robert F. Smith a 12 year old from Hamilton avenue brought an 11 pound water melon to the Record Office this week. It was well developed and of good quality though other melons formed but dropped off before maturing.

Brunswick Robert F. Smith Hamilton Avenue

Bowdoin Grange and Community Notes Add Lively Local Color

Bowdoin Center hosts Sagadahoc Grange with Master Ernest Carr presiding. The parade and Darn'em and Daily circus draw laughter as locals Herbert Roberts and others perform. Upcoming illustrated talk by Charles White of Augusta Agriculture Department. Ladies' aid reports officers re elected and two quilts in progress. An annual supper for husbands and families is planned for Nov 1. Sagadahoc Ladies Auxiliary works on dresses and quilts and considers a fall fair. Local civic notes include juries, court visits, and FERA work improving the town hall and schoolhouses with David Shaw foreman. William Woods returns from a hunting trip. Mrs S L Nelson and others visit Lewiston.

Sagadahoc Grange Bowdoin Center Ernest Carr Pool Athesis Weeedee Gram Herbert Roberts Mary Burns Angie Burn Llewellyn Winifred Freeman E. E. Baker Ernest Coombs Margaret Dorothy Carr Mary Card Robert Bickford Charles White Department of Agriculture of Augusta Robert McAffee Charles Babb Ella Adams A. E. Purinton Grant Woods Sagadahoc Scott Small N. E. Curtis Bath Marion Curtis Lewiston FERA David Shaw Henry Starbird Bowdoinham

Funeral Services for Walter F Abbott Held at Home

The funeral for Walter F. Abbott who died Sunday was performed Wednesday afternoon at his 16 Western Avenue residence. Rev. Joseph O. Purdue officiated. Honorary pallbearers included city and water district officials from Bath and surrounding towns. Active pallbearers and a burial at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Augusta, followed a committal at the grave.

Walter F. Abbott Western Avenue Joseph O. Purdue Winter Street Central Maine Power Co Frederic A. Danforth Gardiner Bath Fred O. Walker Rumford Samuel D. Soule William A. Furber Edwin H. P. Lowell Maurice A. Libby Eugene W. Foster Harrison E. Bowie George W. Tobey Mount Pleasant Cemetery Augusta

New Fire Whistle Test Proves Satisfactory in City

The new fire whistle passed a Tuesday night trial at Engine Four on Water Street. The committee heard the blasts across the city, overcoming concerns about elevation. An engineer praised the main building roof as an effective sounding board for the new device.

Engine Four Water Street

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Senter’s, Inc Stranton Lace Bath Memorial Hospital Scott Association Kennebec Valley Schoolmasters’ Club Bath Man Sagadahoc County Bowdoinham and Richmond Milk Producers Association W. B. Potter Morris S. Povich W. A. Bruce, JR William A. Bruce, JR M’dougal-Burgess Arthur Allen Optometrist Bath Trust Bldg Center St. Mon Sacred Heart Circle Hallowe'en Daughters of Bella Knights of Columbus Hall Ralph Milliken George A. Dickinson Arline Thibeault Alexander Burgess, Jr Muriel C. Burgess Ruth Conley Jerusalem Beatrice Thibeault Stanley Brown Dorothy Peters Virginia Nadeau John W. Cummings Edward J. Murphy Earl Allen Margaret M. Allen Grace Cunningham Carl G. Kronstrand Marion T. O'Hara Mary A. McAllister John E. Hayes Andrew C. Flaherty Edmund J. Arsenault Stephen McPhee Notre Dame Des Lourdes Circle Skowhegan St. Theresa Circle Waterville Miss Fortier George W. Robinson Philip Cohen North Edgecomb Bowdoinham Post Road Charles Sylvester Joe Morton Winthrop Nellie Harvard Francis West Medford Ernest Sylvester Dr. Pratt Jess Lyman Heath Coast Mission Colby Winter Street Club Satre MON TVE Robert Louis Stevenson Eve Wallace Beery Jackie Cooper Lionel Barrymore Lewis Stone Otto Kruger Dorothy Peterson
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