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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1938

Page

4

Wiscasset Grand and Traverse Jurors Named for Fall Term

The Wiscasset Clerk of Courts lists jurors drawn for the fall term of Superior Court. Grand jurors include Bean Castle Cutts Delano Dodge Felt Fossett Greenlaw Gray Hunt Lucier Loud Mank McFarland Oliver Rines Roberts Swett. traverse jurors include Bailey Bailey Banks Jefferson Bickford Brewer Brown Chapman Davis Dodge Flagg Laughton Pinkham Morey Robertson Reed Smith Smith Wallace. Nearby residents and visitors are noted, with multiple social calls across Boothbay Harbor Waldoboro Bristol and surrounding towns.

Clarence A. Richards Wiscasset Frank A. Bean F. L. Castle Jefferson Lawrence Cutts Boothbay Harbor Arthur E. Delano Clayton Dodge Boothbay Newman Felt Whitefield Richard Fossett Bristol Charles E. Greenlaw Waldoboro Scott Gray Southport Clarence M. Hunt Newcastle Morton Lucier Herbert Loud Leverett Mank Vernon McFarland South Bristol George Oliver Nobleboro John A. Rines Dennis Roberts Chester Swett Traverse Herman D. Bailey Harold M. Bailey W. H. Banks Harold Bickford Dresden Osburn Brewer William Brown Wilbur Chapman Harry N. Davis Wilder T. Dodge Thurlow F. Flagg Edward Laughton Albion Pinkham Edgecomb Beatrice Morey Mildred Robertson George M. Reed Frances N. Smith Roger Smith Colby Wallace

Local notes and visits paint a busy weekend scene

Residents hosted and traveled as Elm Lodge and Middle street saw guests from Newcastle Gorham and Philadelphia. Wiscasset schools reopen September 12 while others travel to Boston Skowhegan Dresden Mills Rangeley and Fairfield.

M Ma han Busy Season at Cot tagers Island Camp

The Cot tagers Association reports a busy season with Frances Ann Allen and other counselors guiding both boys and girls. Six youths fished tuna off Seguin Island aboard Paul Fitzpatrick's boat. Trail work by David Painter and others improved the island paths. The Playhouse hosted dances and bingo with a popular victrola and a donated ping pong table. Tennis courts, run by David Painter, attracted many entrants to August tournaments.

Paul Fitzpatrick Seguin Island Bob Olstad Sam Bill Cutler Ameal Donaldson Bill MacKaye Jack Hallett The Cottagers Association David Painter Fred and Joseph de Pyster George K. Rogers

Winnegance visitors tale ends in Attleboro return

Miss Ellen Dunning and her niece Miss Frances Rogers of Attleboro Mass returned home Sunday after visiting Mr and Mrs Charles Rogers in Winnegance. They were accompanied by Mrs Roger and daughter Iva who will accompany Mrs Dunning and Miss Rogers for several weeks. Mr Rogers will visit on weekends during their stay. The funeral of Mrs Addie Crosby wife of Charles E Crosby was Wednesday at their home. The Rev Charles Sims of First Baptist Church officiated. Bearers were Adelber Blair Charles Starry Walter Thayer Clarence Holmes Niles Robinson and Kenneth Wainman. Burial was in Oak Grove. Three Winneganes men laid off for summer built a bungalow on Donald street with spare time. The five room house is weather stripped with modern finishes. The Maine Central workers are Edwin Pooler Justin Buzzell George McCausland and Cecil Nites. Mrs Frank Reinoeh of Portland visited Mr and Mrs Howard Rogers of Milan street.

W. H. Abbott North Reading Mass Frank H. Haggett Federal Street G. Fred Hiley Ruth Ilsley Saco Mabel Rhoades Wellesley Hills Maurice F. Gray Chestnut Hill Frank H. Gray Gray Waterstreet Ruth Simonton Bath Memorial Hospital A. W. Simonton Churchill Street Earle Wing Kingfield Republican State Committee Reed Ellis Rangeley Harvey R. Pease Stanley Dodge Horace Day Jackie Portland Leota Merry Donald Leavitt Ethel Dickinson Ethel Boston Roger Washburn Barbara Washburn Newton Highlands C. M. Groves Elm Lodge High Street Sidney G. Evans Joanna Evans Ruth Jones Helena Clifford Babara Hefferin Monhegan William Rice Baby Lincoln Memorial Hospital Damariscotta Maurice Foye Huntoon Hill Grange Lincoln Pomona South Jefferson Octavia Nute Gertrude Munsey Blanche Fowle Anna White Vinnie Quinnam Albert Soule Blair's Soule Paylor George Coffin Chester Swett Boothbay Harbor Ida I. Shea Leslie Ferris Bath Francis Murphy Janet el Butler Beverly Ann Bridgeport Barbara Hefferin North Anson Register of Deed Bureau of Taxation Herbert Fraser Damanscotty Barbara Mildred Clyde H Leavitt Wis- Caspel Walter C Ricak Leavitt Academy Bradford Blagdon Wilson Blagdon Blisdon Santa Cruz Calif Wiscasset Giantl Jessie White Chirense Blagdon Arthur Whalen Ann Arbor Mich New York Elnora Wilson Newcastle Chester Pendleton Middle Street Trueworthy Gorham Stanley Soames Elmer Campbell Frank Stone Camden Stone Samuel Doggett Ethel Y. Barbour Jesse White Clifton Lewis Gene Alice Hayes Philadelphia Julia Lewis Edith Grigley Rocky Hill Jefferson Eastern River Grange Dresden Mills Janie Gould Evie Durgin Waterville B. F. Blagdon Juanita Helen Groves May Groves Wellesley Damariscotta River Harry Quinnam Josie Wardwell Westport Lara Coffin Fairfield Albion Ellen Dunning Frances Rogers Attleboro Mass Hom Charles Rogers Winneganes Roger Iva Dunning Rowers Mr. Rogers Addie S Crosby Charles Eo Crosby cWo Charles R Sims First Bapte Chivarchy Adelber' Blair Charles Starry Waltert Thayer Clarence Holmes Niles Robinson Kenneth Waimnan Oak Grove Maine Central Donald Street Edwin Pooler Drummond Avenue Justin Buzzell Spruce Street George McCausland May Street Cecil Nites Annie H. Trufant E. B. Noyes Sabine Ralph Daley Waveley Aitken Cottage Florence Darling H. W. Horan Lynn A. T Dorothy Stone Newport News Malcoam L. Doble Miriam Doble Walter Gilpin Alfred J. Rowe W. P. Stevens Leonard Oliver O. A. Knight Bertha Waugh Knight Cottage Charles E. Hewitt Charles George Cameron Ted Nelson Capitol Island Robert Small Teresa Albert Larrabee Joanna Orrington Lewis Donald R. S. Harvey George Gerald Melrose Richard Mangan Louise Malden Hooker Cottage Sabino Hall Edwin W. Haggett Harold Haggett Lucy Ann Charles Haggett Billy Bobby Abby Ginsberg Brook Iyn N. Y Larrabee Rock Hill Inn Benjamin Stackpole Campbell Pond William A. Brown Ernest E. Williams Eleanor Robert Thompson Percy Holbrook Thomas Pierce Providence R. I Pierce George Stephens Philadelphia Navy Yard Williams’ Cottage Birch Point Wendell Williams Needham Heights Williams Muriel West Joyce F. W. Larrabee John Whart Shirley E. W. Hagcett Fred Bubier Carleton Andrews Richard L. D. Rogers Woolwich Morton S. Baker East Brunswick Scott Ward Harry Peterson North Bath David Henderson Owen E. Rogers Herbert Simpson Herbert Paul Fred Kittridge Clifford Wilband Charles Henderson Lula Herbert Melvin Comeau Charles B. Doyle Herbert Worrey Henry Adams Marion Willams South Portland Ruth Kirby Staten Island Agnes Woodworth Margaret Cushing Margaret Dorchester John E. Fisher Cranford N. J Charles F. Treat New York City William Hetricht Mary Jane Yonkers Barbara Woodworth Lincoln Williams Effie Campbell Hennine Cristanson Traflon Swain York Mia Joseph W. Larrabee Lincoln Wilams William Yule Lucy Dunbar T. B Newey Goffstown N. H E.G. Nichols Neiley Florence Charles Doten Ricker Nature Club Brunswick Florence Neiley Roberta B. Hathorne Stanley Whitehouse Veronica Saunders Groton Marilyn Temple North Woolwich Merle Jameson Baptist Church J. Edward Rouse Ray Rice Edward Thorne Ralph Rice Farnham Mary Wright Rice Virginia Reed Gladys Wright Pearl Marion Doughty Reta Hathorn Sylvia Hathorn Hartley Hathorn Isaphene Dolloff Richard Dolloff Ralphie Wright Hartly Hathorn Alec Robertson Tuessie Hall Topsham Ann Prekep Hartford Raymond Dexter Maine G. W. Dexter Vera Dexter Good Will Club Alec St. Pierre Howard Whittum Flushing L. I George Farnham Sagadahoc Ferry Emma Day Lawrence Putnam Day's Ferry Harry Bartlett Berlin Charles Dubar Henry Dubar Nequasset Lorenzo Ferry Milton Charles H. Hunnewell Ralph MacGuire William McCullough Franklin Lula Marr Florence Sidelinger Adeline McPhee Roscoe Higgins Bernette L. Bailey New Portland

West Bath social notes fete guests and gatherings

Miss Annie H. Trufant spent part of last week with Mrs. E. B. Noyes at Sabine Summer home. Numerous Bath visitors and residents shared cottages, picnics, weddings, and a large Cabot Mill clambake at Rock Hill Inn with many families attending and planning more gatherings next month.

Times Employes Bake Draws Big East Brunswick Clambake

Employees of The Times Co with families and friends, 43 in total, held their fourth annual clambake at Trueworthy's Plantation on Merrymeeting Bay. Edward J. Les prepared a 6:30 p.m. spread of lobsters, clams, corn and more. Ralph Pratt set a new record by finishing 24 ears of corn and 15 frankfurts. After the feast, Austin Hopkins and Raymond Donnell led a two hour guitar concert for attendees including Miriam Kimball, Frank Harvie, and many others.

the Times Co Trueworthy Merrymeeting Bay East Brunswick Edward J. Les Ralph Pratt Austin Hopkins Raymond Donnell Brunswick Miriam Kimball Frank Harvie William Owen Percival O. Johnson Ernest Avery Ernest

State Garden Clubs Appointments Made in Maine

Mrs Werner H Hoffman of Rangeley named director of Androscoggin district to fill vacancy from Mrs Frank Hodgdon's death. Mrs William H Looney of Portland appointed recording secretary to complete unexpired term of Mrs Perry Bush Byrne. Other appointments announced by Federation president Harrie B Coe include Mrs Edward F Merrill of Skowhegan as horticulture chairman, Mrs C S Beveridge of Augusta admissions chair, and Mrs Fred S Woods of Portland roadside development chair. Woods recently named secretary of roadside development committee of the National Council of State Garden Clubs Inc.

Werner H. Hoffman Rangeley Androscoggin Garden Club Federation of Maine Frank Hodgdon William H. Looney Portland Perry Bush Byrne Harrie B. Coe Federation Edward F. Merrill Skowhegan C. S. Beveridge Augusta Fred S. Woods Woods National Council of State Garden Clubs, Inc

Bath Water Front Thrill Described By Youth Visitor

Jack Hallett traveled from Newton Massachusetts via Bath on his return from a month at Lichen Lodge MacKaye Camp at MacMahan with Bill MacKaye and Bob Ofsted of Yonkers New York He viewed Bath waterfront from the Virginia deck and recalled his great grandfather Captain Frances Hallett of Barnstable who sailed clipper ships bearing Bath’s name This family ties connect to Percy MacKaye the poet and Steele MacKaye the dramatist author of Hazel Kirk The youths enjoyed Lichen Lodge and its hosts.

Jack Hallett Bath Newton Mass Lichen Lodge MacKaye MacMahan Bill MacKaye Bob Ofsted Yonkers N.Y Sasanoa Virginia Jack Capt Frances Hallett Barnstable Cape Cod Seven Seas Percy MacKaye Steele MacKaye Hazel Kirk

Study Club Annual Outing At Powers Inn East Brunswick

Daughters of Isabella study club held its annual supper and outing Tuesday evening at Powers Inn East Brunswick. After supper members enjoyed games and a social evening. A baby alligator startled Richard Gustafson in Bangor store hidden under a bunch of bananas. The live alligator is exhibited in the store to attract customers. Dr George H Coombs head of the State Board of Health said infantile paralysis had one new Maine case in August and praised the prevent program noting no epidemic.

Powers’ Inn East Brunswick Daughters of Isabella Study Club John W Costain Daniel J. Perry Frank T. Fortier Lucien Bisson Catherine F. Kelley William F. Edgett Carl G. Kronstrand Alexander Burgess James E. McLaughlin Alexander Burgess, Jr John W Richard Gustafson Bangor George H. Coombs State Board of Health Maine Coombs

Woolwich Community Activities Span Summer Gatherings

Woolwich notices recount Roberta Hathorne picnic and 25th wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Hathorn. Guests from Groton and Augusta visit, Bible school exercises, town meetings, and numerous farewells mark a busy period with picnics, rides, and community events across Woolwich Center and Sagadahoc areas.

Local News Briefs From Woolwich and Boothbay

Mr and Mrs Edwin L Moulton spent the weekend at Packard's Spoting Camp Lake Sebec. Rev Plinette Allen and Miss L K MacInnes of Boothbay called on friends in town Saturday. Woolwich Union will conduct services Sunday Day's Ferry 945 Nequasset 1115 and North Woolwich 8 pm Lord's Supper at North Woolwich Methodist Church. Union will hold no other services until Sunday Sept 25.

Edwin L. Moulton Packard Lake Sebec Plinette Allen L. K. MacInnes Boothbay Woolwich Union Day's Ferry Nequasset North Woolwich North Woolwich Methodist Church Union

Topsham GOP Rally Draws About 400

Topsham grange hall hosted a Republican rally attended by roughly 400 residents from Sagadahoc County. Speakers included Gov. Lewis Barrows U S Senators Frederick Hale and Wallace White Jr and Congressman James C Oliver. The event highlighted opposition to New Deal policies and urged support for Barrows and Republicans in the September 12 election.

Bath Topsham Grange Hall Sagadahoc County Lewis O. Barrows U. S Frederick Hale Wallace H. White, Jr James C. Oliver Hale White Brann Barrows Oliver Maine Olange Inez Wing Kingfield Republican State Committee Front Street Maine Central R. R. Co Eastman Senator White Congressman Oliver Sumner Sewall Jane S. Murphy Sagadahoc Granville M. Colby William W. Hosmer John W. Conway George J. Goodwin Fred R. E. Dean Harry A. Walters William H. Armstrong E. Emma Leonard E. Mason Wright

West Bath Church Hosts Frankfurter Roast Social

Rainy Tuesday evening drew about 40 attendees to the West Bath M E church social and frankfurter roast. Community singing led by Charles H Bates, games, stunts, a button sewing contest and quizzing by Rev. Ernest Heywood filled the night. Weenies roasted over an open fire or grill while coffee and doughnuts were served by Mrs. E K Thompson and Mrs. L D Small.

West Bath M. E Charles H. Bates Ernest Heywood E. K. Thompson L. D. Small

Mrs Sophia Brooks Celebrates 97th Birthday in Skowhegan

Mrs Sophia Brooks of Skowhegan widow of James Brooks observed her 97th birthday at home on the Middle road to Waterville. She resides with her son Roger Brooks and received callers and many cards. Her daughter-in-law Mrs George Brooks gave her a birthday cake.

Sophia Brooks Skowhegan James Brooks Middle Road Waterville Roger Brooks George Brooks

Foreign War Vets Propose a Sons of VFW Cadet Group

The Dyer Flaherty Post VFW plans a canvass to assess eligible veterans sons step sons or adopted sons for membership in the Sons of the VFW. Authorized by the 35th National Encampment in 1934 the corps requires no age limit for members and allows voting at age eight with offices at ten. Comrade Floyd H Preble is to be contacted for details on forming a local corps in Woolwich Maine. The notice urges sons of veterans to enroll and supports patriotism and county service.

the Independent Dyer-Flaherty Post Veterans of Foreign Wars Dummer Street Sons of the V.F.W 35Th National Louisville Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Woolwich Sons of the V.F.W Dyer-Flaherty Corps Sons of Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States

Supper and Social at Sabino Hall Draws 100

The annual supper and social at Community Hall Sabino raised funds for the hall. Over 100 were served with Mrs Harold Bates of Trenton as chair aided by several local helpers from Beachmont Everett Swampscott and Arlington. A frankfurt roast is planned for next Saturday evening at the hall.

Community Hall Sabino Harold Bates Trenton N. J Charles E. Hewitt, Jr H. A. Owen Henry Henderson Beachmont Mass Walter Gilpin Everett Ralph McNary Swampscott Jean Bates

Good Will Supper at Sebenoa Hall Woolwich club

Over 100 people were served at the Woolwich Good Will club supper at Sebenon hall Thursday night. Funds from this successful affair will be used for a new Community building. Mrs. Edward V. Reed oversaw the kitchen with help from several members, while Florence FE Carlton led the dining room. The fancy work table was run by Mrs. Charles Hunnewell and Mrs. Fred L. Rice, club president, who also sold tickets.

Woolwich Good Will Club Sebenon Hall Edward V. Reed Alex T. St. Pierre Arthur Orr Lindsay D. Cooper Harry E. Fitch John Conway Charles Haley Nelson R. Rice George B. Farnham Florence FE. Carlton Charles H. Hunnewell Fred L. Rice

Hat gust causes ear injury at Lewiston post office

Miss Frances Sanborn, a clerk at Brown Wales Co in Lewiston, was injured Wednesday near the Lewiston post office when a gust blew her hat. She grabbed the hat, a loose hairpin punctured her right eardrum, causing a serious ear injury.

Frances Sanborn Brown-Wales Co Lewiston Ash Street Miss Sanborn

Also Mentioned on This Page

Charles Robinson Worcester Addie Merry Mabel Gladys Huff Anna Huff Arthur Eade M’mahan Ter Frances Ann Allen MacKillop Bob Warner Bill Phipps Mrs. Crosby Frank Reinoeh Howard Rogers Milan Street West Bath Mary Hurley William Mary Sharkey Redlon Cottage Brigham's Cove Addie Vickery Washington Street Fine View South Orrington Vickory Trueworthy’s Hodgdon New England Daisy Bailey Rae Prescott Merrymeeting Ram Uptown Theatre Topsham G.O.P Frankfurt Sons of Veterans of Foreign Wars Sebenoa Hall
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