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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1931

Page

7

Birthday party for Betty Fitzgerald marks eighth year

Betty Fitzgerald celebrated her eighth birthday with a party on Washington Street attended by Marian Small Jane Stevens Priscilla Trott Barbara Trott Betty Lou Hill Carol Hall Ann Quinlan Virginia Trott Pauline Nickerson Jean Worden Mary Anderson Nancy Fitzgerald Jane Fitzgerald and others. Capt Albion Chaney, 82, returned home to Highland Street after a visit in Nobiboro and plans sauerkraut making with a ton and a half of cabbage. Several Bath residents and relatives visited, with travels to Boston Portland Lewiston and New London noted for family and social events.

Betty John Fitzgerald Washington Street Mary Anderson Marian Small Jane Stevens Priscilla Barbara Trott Betty Lou Hill Carol Hall Ann Quinlan Virginia Trott Pauline Nickerson Jean Worden Mary Betty Anderson Nancy Jane Fitzgerald Frederick Andrews Joe Spear Langdon Hill Albion K. Chaney Highland Street Nobieboro Albert Vaughan Chaney Bath Iron Works

Mrs Chauncey Paul returns from Bath visit after sister's death

Mrs Chauncey Paul of Squantum Mass returns from Wiscasset after the sudden death of her sister Mrs Guy T Dow of Champion Canada who had lived in Bath since her 1913 marriage. Bath residents attended the services and neighbors joined in the prayers.

Chauncey Paul Squantum Mass Benjamin F. Blagdon Wiscasset Guy T. Dow Champion Canada Paul Olive Blagdon Bath Gilbert Fowle Madison Moore Earl Dow L. Bailey Bernard Bailey Agadahoc Ferry

Halloween party plans at Dike PTA rooms

A Dike Parent-Teacher Association committee met to organize a Halloween party on Friday October 30 in the old Dummer Street School House. Events include card tables and a dance with decorations favors and refreshments. Attendees included Mrs E Mason Wright Mrs J Edward Hackett and others.

Dike Parent- Teacher Association Dummer Street Scott M. Golder Winship Street E. Mason Wright J. Edward Hackett George Reynolds Elmer Sidelinger William Furber John Howe Harold Avery Ralph Dunbar Wilbur Crocker Dike School P.T.A Brian Jewet

Mrs Eldora D Oliver Enters Norwood Hospital Training

Mrs Eldora D Oliver formerly of 704 Washington Bath has completed her training at the Training School for Attendant Nurses run by the Household Nursing Association Boston and will begin hospital work at Norwood Hospital Norwood Mass She trains to perform sick room duties and to prepare and serve proper food for the invalid She will receive a diploma as a graduate attendant nurse upon completion Also noted Mrs Fred Foote of 36 Bedford Street motored Sunday to North Conway NH.

Eldora D. Oliver Washington Street Bath Househeld Nursing Association Newbury Street Boston Norwood Hospital Norwood Mass

Crosby family to winter in Florida aboard Pan Miami train

Mrs Elwell S Crosby with daughter Mrs Helen Crosby and her children Alicia Jack and Crosby and a maid leave Monday for a Winter home in West Palm Beach Florida They will travel from New York on the Pan Miami train and return the last of April or the first of May James Jackson of the University of Maine was among the students visiting home for the weekend.

Elwell S. Crosby Helen Crosby Alicia Jack Crosby West Palm Beach Florida New York

Luncheon Hosts and Bridge Prizes Featured in Local Socials

Mrs Philip B Eaton hosted a luncheon on Summer street for Mrs Robert Ferrell Mrs Dale R Simonson and Mrs H C More. Three contract tables yielded first prize shoe buckles won by Mrs Rodney E Ross and consolation pen and standard for Miss Clare Coombs. Miss Madelyn Dunton hosted the Cheerio club on Washington street.

Marcia Petlock Franklin Street Bessie F. Greenblatt Minnie Brown Morris H. Cohen David S. Cogan Evelyn Petlock Esther J. Petlock Esta M. Gediman Philip B. Eaton Summer Street Robert Ferrell Dale R. Simonson H. C. More Rodney E. Ross Clare Coombs

Mrs Edge to Visit Bath This Fall

Mrs. Walter E. Edge wife of the Ambassador to France will arrive in New York this week and plan to spend several weeks in Bath this Fall. She will travel to Washington for a few days then visit her sister Mrs John W Williams in Baltimore before coming to Bath probably late November. Rev David L Wilson was in Camden Thursday on business.

Walter E. Edge France New York Bath Edge Washington John W. Williams Baltimore David L. Wilson Camden

Ill child moved to Maine General Hospital from Falmouth home

Mr and Mrs Edward Clancy of 18 Liberty street rushed to Portland Thursday as their seven year old daughter Marie was removed to Maine General Hospital from the Children's Convalescent home in Falmouth where she had stayed for six months. Mrs Langdon T Thaxter of Portland died Thursday in Bath with her mother Mrs Frederick H Kimball of High Street.

Edward Clancy Liberty Street Portland Marie Maine General Hospital Falmouth Langdon T. Thaxter Bath Frederick H. Kimball High Street J. Harry McLellan McLellan

Woolwich Members Attend Knox and Lincoln Farm Bureaus Meeting

Attendance was strong at the annual meeting and joint convention of the Knox and Lincoln County Farm Bureaus held all day in Union at Union hall. Moatsweag members performed a praised playlette, with Woolwich attendees listed among locals including Mrs. Baker and Rev. Allen.

Woolwich Knox and Lincoln County Farm Bureaus Union Hall Union Moatsweag Alice Baker Jeanie Hunnewell Ida M. Beals Laura Farnham Clara Hawthorne Morris Baker Plinette Allen Georgie Knights Harry Fitch Getchell Anna Soule

Local Social Notes from Bath and Nearby Towns

Miss Thelma Dotten returned home to West Bath after five weeks in Groveton New Hampshire where she stayed with her aunt Mrs Annie Barnette. Mr and Mrs W J Collins of Norwood Massachusetts visit Bath while they close their Washington street home for the winter. Edward V Reed and wife of Sagadahoc Ferry depart for a tour of the Southern states with plans to visit Washington DC. Gladys M Comsau resumes duties at the Bath Opera House after a throat operation. Rachel Upham travels to Newton Upper Falls Massachusetts to stay with her brother Eugene Upham. Mrs Herbert Marrin of Topsham completes seasonal duties at A Hallet Co and Clayton Fortier resumes work after vacation. Mrs I B Neilley and daughter Florence of Trufants Crossing visited Mr and Mrs Charles E Doten in Portland for an overnight.

Thelma Dotten Groveton, N. H West Bath New Hampshire Annie Barnette W. J. Collins Norwood Mass City Washington Street Edward V. Reed Sagadahoc Ferry Washingtn D. C Gladys M. Comsau Bath Opera House Bath City Hospital Rachel Upham Lower High Street Newton Upper Falls, Mass Eugene Upham I. B. Neilley Florence Neilley Trufant’s Crossing Charles E. Doten Sherman Street Portland Louise Bucknam Upper Brooklyn St. Petersburg Elmer Clark Miss Bucknam Bath

Woolwich pair and families travel notices

Mrs. Frank J. Walker of Woolwich has returned from a few days visit in Boston with her husband and daughter Miss Maxine Walker. Mr. and Mrs. Fred P. Emmons, daughter Miss Catherine Emmons, and Mrs. Arthur B. Scott motored to Lewiston Wednesday afternoon.

Frank J. Walker Woolwich Boston Maxine Walker Fred P. Emmons Catherine Emmons Arthur B. Scott Lewiston Howard Parks

Eastman-Ben Eastman announces marriage in New York City

Danforth street Portland residents Mr and Mrs H Ben Eastman announce the marriage of their daughter Martha Clifford Eastman to John J Martin Jr in New York City on Saturday Aug 29 Mrs Martin is a Bath native daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles W Clifford She will reside in Boston area after marriage.

H. Ben Eastman Danforth Street Portland Martha Clifford John J. Martin New York City Martin Bessie Clifford Bath Charles W. Clifford Washington Street Yale Commonwealth Avenue Boton Exchange Trust Co Boston

Local residents share visits and life events in Bangor area

Mrs Minnie Roderick returns from New Hampshire with Judsons of Haverhill Mass. Arline Janett born Oct 18 to Francis and Josephine Bennett at 682 Middle street. Howard Bates of University of Maine visits parents with Edward Page. Josie Blagdon returns from Wiscasset guest of brother Fred Blagdon. Horace Morse and Chester Roberts plan gift shop opening. Madden family to move to North Deering after Nov 1. Elaine and David Thackeray visit Bradford Mass. Hazel Wakefield visits Auburn and attends Bates Maine game with Virginia Banks.

Arline Janett Francis Bennett Middle Street Bennett Josephine Arsenault Howard C. Bates University of Maine Delmar Bates Snow Park Edward Page Horace Morse Russell Street Chester Roberts Maxwell Street Morse Hazel Wakefield High Street Auburn Virginia Banks Miss Wakefield

White Key elects Conan as junior society president

Conan of Nootunn is elected president of The White Key junior honor society. Madeira serves as varsity football player and stage manager, with officers including Ray mond Skowhegan as vice president and Richard Mawhin ney of Machias as treasurer and hurdler. Other appointees span Orient staff, Glee Club, and fraternity members, as the Bath city page notes a series of social events and local visits.

Nootunn Conan White Key Madeira Theta Delta Chi Fraternity Raymond Skowhegan Richard Mawhinney Machias Zeta Psi Fraternity Mawhinney Psi Upsilon Fraternity Glee Club Allan Perry G. R. Booth Orient Francis Donaldson John Milliken W. Helbrook Lowell Arthur \cil Witaldo Bakanowski Willard Travis John Merrill Milton Hickok Bernard Crystal Roger Sewell McLaughlin

Visit Highlights Return of Mrs Boyd and Mrs Carney

Mrs John S Boyd arrived from Washington Indiana after visiting. Mrs Harry Carney, from Grand Rapids, will spend a few days in Bath with Michael. They were called there by the death of their father Henry A Magoun.

John S. Boyd Washington Ind Harry Carney Grand Rapids Michael Bath Henry A. Magoun

City Chat News Briefs Mixed With Event Updates

Local notes cover a chemistry class plant visit to observe gas manufacture, Hi Y club membership votes, dance committee appointments, and venue undecided. Blooming October events include National Honor Society pins, a steam shovel move, a three car garage project, a flag acceptance by a tribal member, and a speaker at Bath Y MCA. YMCA adds a rowing machine and new exercise equipment. upstairs rooms in use.

Horace Herrick Donald Small YMCA

Personal Notes From Gardiner Area Social Roundup

Mr and Mrs James Marr of Gardiner have returned after a visit with Mr Marrs mother. Mrs Marr was called by the death of her brother Thomas Neagie. Several families relocate for winter, visits extend to West Somerville and Sagadahoc Ferry, with Miss Rachel Upham returning from Weston Mass after an accident. Mrs Walter Morse hosted the Tuesday Evening Bridge Club in Phippsburg with three tables of auction and a prize set of toilet articles.

James Marr Gardimer Marrs Thomas Neagie Aind Fred Smith Namehters Marjorie Fredma Smith High Street Southport Conn Vanona Atkinson Metropolitan Life Insur 2Naece Co Front Street Portland Lewiston Clifford Wilband Wilband A. W. Wilband Wiscasset West Somerville Mass L. Wilband Rufus Carlton Schenectady N. Y FP. W. Carlton Sagadahoc Ferry Wednnesday Carltam Harvey P. Hathorne Kemmebec Rachel Upham Lilian Upham Lower High Street Weston Randall Upham Miss Upham Walter Morse Phippsburg Frank Perry Robert Manson Phippsbuere Marion Oliver Mark Footer Amy Perry Abbie Morse Harry Oliver Gus Small Samuel Jordan Elmer Coggshall Lillian Perry Robert Manson Morse

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