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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1938

Page

3

Phippsburg Vacation School Shows Busy Week

At Phippsburg Center Congregational church a Vacation School entertainment and exhibition featured teacher and director Miss Lynette Caverly with Mrs. Alice Lowell as head assistant. Pupils performed dances songs and crafts while families joined in outdoor activities and church program parts.

Phippsburg Center Congregational Church Lynette Caverly Alice Lowell Parker Jean Bowker Gladys Scott Jimmy LeBlanc Marline Perkins Ardine Perkins Billy Doughty Alice LeBlanc Lawrence Scott Robert Beals Junior Bassett Ralph Wright Ceres McCourt Dorothy Davis Eugene Bowker Milicent Bassett Kedrick Palmer Louise Hart Martha Beals Marguerite Bassett Ada Minott Jean Hunt Eugene Perkins Mabel Hart Shirley Hart Charlie Hart Martha McShane Donald Blackmer Noel Blackmer Leona Watson Richard Hart Gladys LeBlanc

Illustrates the Need of Wharf at Popham Beach

A visitor from Spruce Point near Boothbay tied a motor boat to the old Boston pier and, with his wife and three children, enjoyed a Popham Beach picnic. To reboard in cold water he waded out, while the mother and others followed, hauling dogs aboard after the two created a strenuous departure, underscoring the need for a proper wharf.

the Independent Popham Spruce Point Boothbay Boston Herbert J. Kellaway Helen Brindle Sturvysant John Murray University of Indiana Histore Popram Robert Cody Ann Milton Mass Frd C. Scribner Charles Chestra Marrtown Taylor Joseph Oliver Bath Joe W. Osgood Florence Carson Harriett Clough William Cupit Somerville Prank Scott John Moore Baby Marr Grace Williams Olive Crowley Moody Harpswell Ellison Moody Karl Hentz Long Island Arthur Silz Hentz Thomas Cummings Betty Hennessy Cottage Clarence Dalton Portland Elinor Voorhves Cozy Nook Dalton Ruth Powers Dr. Powers Shaw Walter Williams Georgetown Henry S. Keen Jamaica N. J Daniel M. Bates Wilmington Del Osborn Brewer Cozy Harbor Robinhood Cove Polly Cutler Mary C. Rathbun Janet Young Ameal Donaldson Talbot M. Rogers George K. Rogers Sheepscot Bay Brewer's Bates W. Ovid Kinsolving Pitt Cole Sr Young James S. Rogers Misses Alexandria Dana Cole Herbert J Painter Bootthbay Harbor Paul Fitzpatrick George St. J. Rathbun Strand Theater Edwin F. Hussa Bing Crosby Polly Cutter Caro Elly Painter Polly Wideman Sam and Bill Cutler Jack Hallett Bob Olstad Bill MacKaye Ted Hussa Dick Oller

Miss June Jordan and Keith Jordan Named Junior High Teachers

Miss June Jordan and her brother Keith Jordan receive junior high teaching posts. June will teach English at South Paris Junior School after earning a Gorham Normal School degree last June. Keith will teach English and mathematics at Lincoln Junior High, after two years at Rangeley High and Gorham Normal School. Mr and Mrs John Labbie of High street return from Lebanon New Hampshire after visiting.

Frank Miller Flushing N. Y Sebasco Lodge Priday Rock Gardens Fred N. Sanborn Bath Fred Gilmore New Bedford Murray Barrows South Dartmouth Mass Harry Gilmore Gilmore William Warburton Harold Shaw Montsweag William R. Bowie Jennie Woodward New York Parker Head Frank G. Purington Fritz Klippel Woolwich Arthur Tracy Jackie and Bernard Kittery Howard Bowker Tracy Meadowbrook Carl Haskell Portland George J. Ingalls Adelbert F. Williams Williams Augusta John Tracy Gertrude Jay K. Bowker William B. Perry Cora Campbell Robinhood Mary J. Diffin Chester Oliver Campbell Farm Walter J. Pierce Tommy Modftse William Cummings Dolly Cop Camps Gorham N. H White Mountains Arthur Nelson Richard Woburn J. K. Bowker Peru Calais June Jordan Keith Jordan Leslie Jordan St. John Street Miss Jordan South Paris Durhamignr Gorham Normal School Jordan Lincoln Rangeley High School John Labbie High Street Lebanon

Stone House hosts Arthur Sitz art exhibit at Popham Beach

Popham Beach hosts the Stone House exhibition of German artist Arthur Sitz. Twenty two water color and oil paintings draw crowds, with favorites like Stormy Coast of Maine and Storm Warning. The show runs two to five and a New York exhibit is planned for December at Hudson Walker Galleries.

Peter A. Isaacson Maine Popham Coast Guard New York Hudson Walker Galleries Arthur Silz Berlin Germany Morse Camp

Busy Days at Sebasco Estates Recreation Hall

Sebasco Estates shows a lively season with a packed recreation hall nightly. Guests at the lodge attend costume parties and lake excursions while the golf, tennis, swimming, and bowling facilities stay busy into September as families plan to extend visits before school resumes.

Sebasco Estates Sebasco Sebasco Laxlee Scott Shirley Temple George Martha Washington

Collie Buds Saves Family From Early Morning Fire

Buds the collie barked to wake Bernard Allen, Mrs. Allen, and three sons Roswell, 2, Erlon, 7, and Lawrence, allowing them to escape a blaze at the Hers ey and Allen saw mill next door. Their own house then burned to the ground minutes later.

Collie Bernard Allen

End of Season Socials Highlight MacMahon Island Events

MazMahan Island August 31 reports a trio of dances at the Playhouse organized by the Cottagers Association Athletic Committee with John Grindell and his orchestra. Miss Carol Painter and Ted Hussa won a prize pair. a Virginia Reel followed by a lively run. Refreshments were provided by Mrs. Herbert Painter. volunteers include Miss Mary Rathbun.

MazMahan Island The Cottagers’ Association John Grindell Paul Jones Talbot M. Rogers George K. Rogers Carol Painter Ted Hussa Herbert J. Painter MacMahon Mary C. Rathbun John Lee Cottage Sheepscot Bay Southport Cozy Harbor United States MacMahan

Bay Point Social Roundup Brims With Visits and Events

Bay Point residents host guests from Bath Brunswick and Portland. A German police dog was saved from a well by local residents. Alden Eames sails for Cuba and several families attend dinners dances and bridge gatherings. A two car garage is under construction for the Taylor party at Sea Holm.

Jean Niles Bath Butterfield’s Elizabeth Oliver Dorothy Craig Fred Barnes Portland McNeil Herbert Brown Beauharbois Canada Brawn Sumner Brawn Arthur Brawn Herbert Brawn Alden Eames Alden, Jr Barbara Florence Blodgett Cuba Leslie Bailey June Dresden Mills Fred White Capt. C. Taylor Boothbay Marsh Rockledge Kennebec Point Bay Point Walter Hill Sand Ruth Keen Augusta Fred P. Taylor Richard Taylor Hagan Sea Holm Walter Gordon Adams Coleen Radley Clayton Taylor Pred Stewart Herman Spinney Keen Five Islands Arthur Maxwell Pearl Perry George Roberts George Knights Richmond Estelle Berube Berlin N. H Rachel Matthews Frank Reilly Julia Christian Bertha Buck Anna Knuppel Weehawken N. J Rodney C. Jones New York Karl Hentz the Willows Thomas Hagan, Sr Georgetown Fred Taylor Thomas Hagan, Jr Jefferson

Wants Wharf Built at Popham Beach

Editor the Independent argues for a public state wharf at Popham Fort to replace decayed landings on the Kennebec shore. The writer urges state survey and use of the northwest State Park area to create a two purpose camping ground and public landing for inland visitors seeking the fort, beach, and scenery.

the Independent Virginia Bath Boothbay Maine State of Popham Colony Henry W. Owen, Jr George Popham Popham Fort Popham

Wilton Watch Word launches weekly shop ping news tabloid

Wilton introduces a new four page weekly publication called the Wilton Watch Word. The paper carries a publisher guaranteed circulation of more than 1,500 copies.

Wilton Wilton Watch Word

Westport visits and social events noted in town news

Robert Higgins and daughter Miss Ethel Higgins visited Miss Dorothy Higgins a student nurse at Webber hospital in Biddeford. Many local families hosted and attended dances and picnics, including a charity event for Ernest Colby at town hall. Residents from nearby towns visited, social groups gathered, and a 34 person town party attended Edgecomb's Lincoln County Young Democrats dance.

Robert Higgins Ethel Higgins Biddeford Dorothy Higgins Webber Hospital Herman Wardwell Springfield Mass State Road Leatrice Paine East Brunswick Wesley Green Town Hall Verlie Greenleaf Ernest Colby Bath Memorial Hospital Ethel Fogg Pine Lodge W. H. Siewerts Ernest Grauman Dorothea Graumann Beal's Island B. M. Jewett Virginia, Alyn Ann Louise Jewett Mary Buckley James Buckley Gordon Harvey Shirley Stuart Harvey Edmund John Roche Andrew Patti Billy Gavin Roy Durmer Richard Thayer Bath Brewster G. Sedgwick Arthur Hutchins Dudley Leavitt Harold E. Brown Gustaf Ohman Nancy Brighton James Apt Fred I. Greenleaf Edgecomb Lincoln County Young Democrats Max Lassen Morton Wethersfield Jonas Knight Betty Richardson Alyn Jewett Melvin Knight Brian Jewett

Sale and Supper at Dromore Grange Hall a Success

Ladies aid and Farm Bureau of Dromore grange with Mt. Laurel 4-H club held a supper sale and entertainment at the grange hall. Over 125 served a menu of baked ham, vegetables, pies, rolls and coffee amid floral table centerpieces. Various 4-H displays and acts featured, including chicken and vegetable exhibits, club talks, songs, a ballet by Ruth Small, and a play by 4-H members.

Ladies’ Aid and Farm Bureau of Dromore Grange Mt. Laurel 4-H Club Grange Hall Aretha Campbell Evelyn Beals Georgianna Thorpe Marion Rafnell Lelia Oliver Ladies Aid Elbert Woodman Donald Morse Robert Beals Wayne Rich Twin County Mt. Laurel Aletha Campbell Lynette Caverly Abbie Minott Ada Catharine Minott Ruth Small Walter Small Small Point Carol McCourt Martha Beals Danny Boy Elton K. Bassett Woburn Mass 4-H Club Sadie Ceres McCourt Dorothy Davis Jane Baker Elfreda Perkins

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Barrows Congressman Oliver Military and Naval Children’s Home Phippsburg James L. Morse John E. Blaisdell North Abington Donald John Evans Jack Evans Jessie Lynch Eleanor Carla Jack Synnott Stanley Hutchins Rockville Center L. L Mattie Hutchins Harry Williams Laura Cutting New Meadows J. E. Tarr H. F Parrington Rosebay Ada Catherine Minott Patty Davis Debby Cotton Brightwater Percy Holbrook Lucia Ferguson Nice Rebecca Minott Arthur Cottle Milton Simpson Roslindale Marie Simpson Frank P. Leavitt Hugh H. Conklin Stamford, Conn Palmer Cottage Powall Buckner Helen Maynard East Orange Merritt Elizabeth Beal Wellesley Jean East Orange, N. J Lillian Donovan Baltimore, Md Ruth Skillings William Gibb Edna Webb Flushing, N. Y Popham Beach Elisha Bridges Marion Viair Cocra Niles Cameron Pauline Ellen Brunswick Tawn Charles Kellaway Waban William Ahern Newton Center Mars Ralph Palmer Fort Reservation Palmer University of Maine Cornell F. W. Osgood Viola Sudds Miss Sudds Fred Osgood Frank Shaw Muriel Carleton Mary Ellen Cyr Joseph W. Cyr Herbert Calderwood C. Marjorie Trott Marjorie Bartlett South Portland Betty Jane Lowe New York City Arline Caddy Medford Barbara Donnell Kalamazoo Mich Pauline Thayer Lisbon Falls Pauline Morong Erma Huntley Lubec Miss Delora Muriel Huntley Ernest Allan South Lubec Eugene W. Osgood Fred Monhegan Réceper E. W. Osgood Seaman Drake Carol David Fthel Ostood Kennebec River Stanley Hyde Hyde Franklin Zoo Zoo Mr. Hyde William Rojters Auburn Paradise Lone Island Kalamazoo, Mich Donnell Mary Ellanor South Shore Mrs Edward Marsh Mr. Marsh Charles C. Marsh Elyara Annis Williard Oliver Lodge M’mahan Playhouse W. Clinton Allen Rye Allenook Allenoll Allen Kennebec Westport Dromore Grange Hall Paccenty Charles M. White Artment of Agriculture White Federal Bureau of Economics
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