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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1935

Page

4

Public Card Party TeA Sponsored by Wiscasset Woman's Club

Large audience expected for a benefit tea and card party at Mrs. Frank A. Hodgdon’s Woolwich home. Proceeds go to Lincoln Home with Mrs. Hodgdon chairing a committee of local women and several prize winners listed among attendees and guests.

Woman's Club Wiscasset Frank A. Hodgdon Woolwich Lincoln Home Hodgdon James A. Bimson E. Murray Senter Lawrence Haggett DeForest S. Day Sidney G. Evans Bessie Mikels Silverman Parker B. Stinson Fred Soule Leon G. Flood Old Mildred Holbrook Winchester Mass William Clisby Portland Edward Merry James Lewis Bradford C. Redennett, Jr Washington, D. C Hodge Street George H. Hitchcock Mary Hobson George Bemis New York Federal Street Fred Moody Exeter N. H M. A. Plumstead Birch Point Bee Plumstead Simon D. Crosby Stanley H. Walsh Little Son Rockland Harvey R. Pease Water Street Arthur Hatch Arthur, Jr John Hatch Marie Antoinette North Edgecomb Brooklyn N. Y Robert Carlisle Bangor Carlisle Cottage S. Lee Merry, Jr North Weymouth Mass Barbara Merry Fred Merry Carlene Shea Eva Gorham Margaret Chapman Evelyn Gorham Dorothy Colby Valaria Bean Josephine Albee Alna Graden Fowles Elliott Munsey Barbara George Wilson Providence R. I A. H. Dodge Wilson Dodge Main Street Charles A. Day Rebecca Clifford Pauline West Bridgeport Conn Charles I. Collins Baltimore Carroll S. Dunphe Dan Clisby Clifford Miss West A. W. Irvine

Local notes from Bath and area travelers

Mayor Arthur Sewall and Fred D. Hill attended the Dexter Newport Railroad Co annual meeting in August. Lewis Smalley transfers to Chicago for Swift & Co duties around Sept 9, with family joining in the Fall. Mrs Smalley was Mildred Hope of Bath. Mrs E M MacCutcheon and Harriet with Miss H B Stout return to Brooklyn after two months in Bath. Geraldine Witham recovering from an Orland auto accident. Geraldine, Witham and Clement family updates followed by extended visits from Emery Witham, Wesley Simpson families and Albert Reno in West Bath.

Arthur Sewall Fred D. Hill Dexter- Newport Railroad Co Hill Sewall The Road Lewis Smalley Chicago Rockland Swift & Co Smalley Mildred Hope Bath E. M. MacCutcheon Harriet North Castine Chester Clement Liberty Street Emery Witham Jean Wesley Simpson Phyliss Mildred Wesley, Jr Orland Albert Reno West Bath Clement

New Broadened Report Cards Adopted in Five Maine Towns

In Alna, Dresden, Edgecomb, Pittston, and Wiscasset a six six week report system replaces the old card. It tracks school life, including activities and library use, with separate credits for Initiative Courtesy and Effort. The aim is closer home school cooperation and a fairer assessment aligned to each child’s development.

Alna Dresden Edgecomb Pittston Wiscasset Maine

Local Visitors From City And Brookline Attend Labor Day

Mrs William J OBrien and Mr and Mrs Howard Mildram of Brookline Mass visited Monday. Dr and Mrs Percival F Butler and Dr and Mrs Charles Harvey of Belmont Mass were guests over Labor Day weekend of Mrs Fred F Butler. Mrs Fred E Oliver left for Groton Conn for a week visiting sister Mrs A H Reed and son Fred who visited here over weekend.

Pemaquid Point Ruthena Thompson Union Street Margaret Rees George Bemis Mary Hobson Brooklyn N. Y Thomas Henry Chelsea Emma Stinson High Street Henry Nellie Micque Wiscasset Frank H. Hutchins Evelyn John Hutchins Nellie Carlin Frank Angel Mabel Blinn Mary Hoebson Coulahan Portland Alton Reed Bangor Myra Leavitt Newburg Anne Ferguson Lawrence B. Haggett North Edgecomb Alvin Duerr New York Evelyn Hutchins Norman Lundy Helen Vera Biddeford Lundy Lawrence Haggett Modockowando Enoch Huff Lynnfield Mass Huff Homestead Pine Cone Rebekah Lodge Noble Grand Joseph Rines, Jr Salem Emily Groves Nina G. Fowles Wesley C. Day John Chase Anna Cate A. W. Irvine Sidney G. Evans Edward Walter G. Leavitt Belfast Rebecca Clifford Pauline Vest Red Cottage the Eddy Bridgeport Clifford Collins Charles Collins Clifford Orange Conn Helen Sargent Leon G. Flood Hooper Street Brewer Helen Keirstead Boston Alvin W. Keirstead Main Street Eugene W. Chase Gerald Gardiner Alna Road Hilda Brandt St. Barnabas Hospital William J. O'Brien Howard Mildram Brookline Percival F. Butler Charles Harvey Belmont Fred F. Butler Washington Street Fred E. Oliver Groton Groton, Conn., For A Week's Visit With Her Sister, Mrs. A. H. Reed Fred

West Bath hosts annual weenie roast and social

The West Bath M. D. church held its annual weenie roast and social last Wednesday with games, singing, and two songs by Miss Betty McNary of head Mass. over 50 attendees enjoyed the campfire feast, coffee and doughnuts after the event. A large local turnout included Rev. and Mrs. Ernest Heywood and several families from nearby areas.

West Bath M. D Betty McNary Head Mass Shebe Ernest Heywood Loring D. Small Berry's Mill Ernest E. Williams Campbell's Pond Walter Gilpin Everett Sabino Horace W. Aiken Clifford Aiken Aiken Roslindale Walter M. Hill Leslie Mayo Winterport Herbert Hodgkins Bath Marjorie Bickford Beachmont Brigham's Cove Peabody Sabine Camp Cry Hyde's Island William Rich Eleanor Bates Portland George Bailey South Portland Miss Bates Samuel Bates Capt Charles Hewitt Charles E. Hewitt, Jr Hewitt J. Henry Cotteau Charles Treat Saco Llewellyn D. Rogers Helen H. Rogers Farmington Conn Miss Rogers Clementine K. Burns Frank E. Donnell Whitman Earle C. Donnell Donnell Iola Littlefield Laura Hills Dana Legg Endicott N. Y Park Street

Woolwich Community Notes Include Church Services and Visits

Woolwich residents share updates on illnesses improving at Dolloff home, guests from Natick and Watertown, farm bureau meeting with tomato lesson, clambake hosts, and local church activities. September services planned at Woolwich Union and First Baptist as baptism returns to Bath church.

Musical Event at Montsweag Church Evening Concert

On Thursday evening at eight in the Montsweag church a musical soirée was held attracting local residents. The event featured residents sharing songs and choral pieces in a small community gathering.

Montsweag

Sunday services held as usual after Friday postponement

A notice states events were postponed on Friday at Mrs. Walter Leavitt's and that Sunday services will proceed as scheduled at 10 30 a m and eight p m per the usual routine.

Walter Leavitt

Woolwich Young Folk to Stage His Uncle's Niece Comedy

The Christian Pioneers of Woolwich Union present the three act farce His Uncle's Niece in Sebenon hall on Thursday Sept 12. Eugene Rice leads a nine member cast with Harold Perkins playing multiple comic roles. Proceeds support the Social Center for the winter.

Sebenon Hall Woolwich Union Eugene Rice Harold Perkins Bertha Presley Sara Reed Walter Swank Winship Reed Elbridge Rice Carl Cooper Gertrude Skillin Patricia Strout Virginia Reed Dorothea Skillin

Woolwich Seeks Bond For Fire Protection Coverage

Woolwich votes to bond for improved fire protection and notes past slow reimbursements from neighboring towns for Bath firemen responses. Aldermen approve juror list for submission to jury commissioners. Central Maine Power Co gains pole permission on Edward Street. Wallace Reed cleared to install gasoline tank at 118 High Street. Laura A Greenleaf granted a victualer license. Alderman Lord presides in Mayor Sewall and Pres. Bragg’s absence.

Woolwich Bath Central Maine Power Co Edward Street Sumner Sewall Wallace 8

Local Notes of Social Visits and Vacations

Joseph Small returns to Boston after weekend with mother Mrs. Frank A. Small at Popham. Curtis Pearson spends a week from the CCC Camp at Patten with grandmother Mrs. Lizzie French of 468 Washington Street. Frances Hodson of Wilton visits at the home of uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. J. I. Winslow at 248 Middle Street. Flossie M. Beals, secretary to Dr. Ardenne A. Stott, takes two weeks vacation. Geraldine Stott substitutes during her absence.

Horace Wesley Day Wesley C. Day Frances Vicars Pender Geneseo N. Y Charles S. Sowder Keirstead George Sargent Bangor Leon G. Flood Hooper Street E. Murray Senter Boston Stanley W. Dodge Paul Bailey Ivonna Sproul Agnes Sullivan Quebec Helen Heath Brookline Mass Molly Seamon Middle Street Charles E. Knight Joseph Small Frank A. Small Popham Curtis Pearson CCC Patten Lizzie French Washington Street Frances Hodson Wilton Hame J. I. Winslow Flossie M. Beals Ardenne A. Stott Miss Geraldine Stott Miss Beals

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Nettie Knight Camden Charles M. Legrow Miss Knight Garrison Hill O. E.S Lincoln County Field Day Association Beach Farm Inn Jefferson Lake Louise Blagdon Josephine Merry Mrs Ralph Corals F.reble Marie Wiseman Long Island Larrabee’s Grove Stepping Stones Tavern Wilbert Snow Warrenton Wilbert Clara Hawthorne E. A. Dolloff Stella Dolloff R. N Good Will Club Harry Fitch Maud Orr Geraldine Rice Eugenie Hunnewell Costello P. Hall John Lily Fred Carlton John Reed Frank J. Walker Maxine Elizabeth Martin Eaton Earl Gainsley Natick Emma Swansburg Watertown William Hansen Sagadahoc Ferry Edward Wade Jeanette Arlene Beverly Hartford Sagadahoc First Baptist Church of Glenys Mank Martin Ira Jay Martin, Jr Ethel V. Augenstein Mildred Thomas Pawtucket R. L Rhode Island First Baptist Church Woolwich Center H. H. Bishop Baptist State Convention Board Herbert Leeman and Son Chester East Woolwich Sadie Armstrong Dahlia Gardens Percy Jewett Whitefield James Edge Kennebec State OF Lewis O. Barrows Mavanen Covaney Tes United States Kennebec River Penobscot River Prospect Verona Bucksport Deer Isle-Sedgwick Bridge Deer Isle Sedgwick
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