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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1938

Page

2

Birthday Humor and News Highlight Wiscasset Notes

Mrs. Caroline Grover celebrated her 99th birthday at Birch Point, oldest Wiscasset resident and holder of the Boston Post gold headed cane. Local residents sent best wishes, while many entries report weddings, visits, and family news across Wiscasset and nearby towns.

Caroline Grover Birch Point Wiscasset Boston Post

Republican Candidate L. Jack for Register of Probate

L Jack of Topsham vies for the probate office as a Republican candidate promising faithful service and courtesy. The ad notes all having business at the Probate Office and urges voters to consider the candidate.

L. Jack Topsham Register OF Probate

Personal Social Notes Notebook Dips With News of Bath Figures

Miss Margery Haskell works at Shaw's Book Store. Many Bath residents travel and visit kin across Maine and New England, with birthdays celebrated and weddings noted. Families from West Med ford, Lewiston, Portland, Wiscasset, and Philadelphia share gatherings, trips, and hospital births in a lively social page.

Ruth Ames Weds Hayden Rogers in Lakewood Ceremony

Miss Ruth Ames daughter of Mr and Mrs John Ames of Bingham married Hayden S Rogers son of Mr and Mrs L D Rogers on September first at noon in the Summer home of Mrs Arthur Rodden in Skowhegan. Rev Arthur MacDougall officiated using a double ring service. Attendants were Miss Jeanette Hilton and Enoch Cook. After a buffet luncheon the couple plan to live in Bingham.

Ruth Ames John Herbert Ames Bingham Hayden S. Rogers L. D. Rogers Lakewood Arthur Rodden Rodden Skowhegan Jeanette Hilton Enoch Cook Oakland Arthur MacDougall Congregational Church Frederick P. Wood Ida Powers Chester Norwood Mass Philbrook Cottage Birch Point Glen Hunt Burlington Williams Cottage Oscar F. Williams Inlaw Herbert Williams Bath F. W. Daniels Malden Mass E. E. Williams Stanley Wendell Williams Eedham Heights Williams Charles Williams Topsham Blair Wilson Melrose Highlands Melrose Wilson David Philip Philip Stackpole Leslie Mayo Winterport Sunnysides Campbell's Pond Robert Metcalf South Boston Roberr R. Coombs Muriel Needham Heights Owen Thompson Robert Eleanor Waterville Percy Holbrook Ernest E. Wiliams Annie H. Trufant J. Everett Mayo First Baptist Church Joseph W. Larrabee Rock Hill Inn A. B. Snow Albert Merryman Harpswell Helen Rogers Longmeadow Courtney E. Stover Joyce Union Pair C. E. Stover Lincoln Williams Agnes Woodworth Edward Jenks George Furbish L. D. Sheldon Samuel Cole Lewiston Fred W. Larrabee

Kellaway Outlines Funds for Popham Wharf Construction

Herbert J Kellaway discusses potential financing for a Popham Wharf project based on state auditor data from Aug 6 1935. He notes $600 from Fort Popham Park stone sale and $576 annual rent from two Fort Park houses, totaling $1176 over three years, suggesting further stone supply and a cost estimate for the wharf.

The Independent Popham Stanley W. Hyde Popham Beach Winneganee Fort Popham Park Fort Park Fort Baldwin Fort Popham Herbert J. Kellaway

First Baptist Field Day Draws Nearly Seventy At West Bath

Nearly 70 people attended the annual First Baptist Field Day on Labor Day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph W. Larrabee in West Bath. Winners across games included Gloria Stover, Hilda Staples, Mary Furber, Carlton Stover, and others in events like ball throwing, potato races, water glasses, and a softball game finishing 24 to 10.

Labor Day Joseph W. Larrabee West Bath Gloria Stover Mary Furber Hilda Staples David Teasdale Carlton Stover Mary Oliver Ruby Hooker Marjorie Stover Mary Pinkham Maud Stuart Mary P. Sims Rudolph Furberg A. I. Stuart Inez Carter Harold Davis Norman Furber Edwy Southard Mr. Evans

Sacred Heart Circle Names Committees

Mrs. Daniel J. Perry presided at the Daughters of Isabella meeting where the nominating committee was chosen. The group named Mrs. Andrew C. Flaherty chairing with four others to report in October. installations set for Oct 23. September social committee and October hostesses listed. October house committee named.

Daniel J. Perry Daughters of Isabella Andrew C. Flaherty Wilfred F. Skaling Alexander Burgess, Jr Franklin M. Talbot Joan M. Johnson Oscar J. Tanguay Joseph A. Arsenault Annie Wilson

Personal notes on summer residents and departures

Miss Dorothy E Anlcker has returned home to 12 West street after a summer at Bailey's Island. Mrs Fenno Hoffman and family depart Radnor Penn after staying with Rev and Mrs Harrison Wright at Small Point Beach. Mr Hoffman and son Harrison head home. Mr and Mrs William Plummer with Evelyn Braun and Polly of Ardmore Penn visited Birch Point with Mrs Drake. Mr and Mrs Charles J Donnell and daughters Barbara and Mary Ellenor left Popham Beach for Bath before returning to Kalamazoo Mich.

George Bemis Frances Chase Brooklyn N. Y Charles Day North Edgecomb Carr Main Street Bath Joseph DiPerri Washington Street Boston Andrew Wilband Fort Lauderdale Fla Summer Street Frank Robertson Wilband Frank S. Lambert Somerville Mass Wiscasset Evergreen Cemetery Henry W Webb Jessie Quinnam Fannie Stone John South Edward Johnny Philadelphia Edgar A. Wilcox Edith St. Philip's Frey L. Mowmig Elizabeth Olive Moody William Exeter N. H Evelyn Hodedon Oneonta State Normal School Frank Hedgdon Birch Point Betty Hodgdon Luke A. Gorham Mona F. Gorham John Parkinson Arlineton W. V. Gorham Fyva G Wis Dorothy Fischer Riverview Damuariscotta Roser M. Cobb Dorothy Millinocket Charles S. Sowder Henry Grover Walpole Fred Grover Bath Road Robert Sarkent Brewer Uest Leon G Flood Ralph Probie Federal Street Brookline Mark S. Caton South Portland Caton W Victor Gorham Aeir Te Federal Street Charles Doe Cheshire Margery Haskell Shaw's William C. Perkins Eunice West Medford Mars Edith Oxnard John Esmond Gardiner William Esmond Willow Street John M. Conley John Shannon New London Conn Henry M Jean F. Grout Barbara Springfield Miss Grout Pemaquid Carl Eriebach Kenneth Bertram Philip Oliver Paul Buckley Robert Sturtevant George Moody White Mountains Whitoefield George F. MacDonald Beatrice Greenleaf William F. Plummer W. F. Plummer Boston Dry Dock Chelsea Marjorie Achorn Rebecca Smith Providence R. 1 Providence Bible Institute Corliss Street Baptist Church Howard Mildram Ezra Colcord Betty Carol Reese R. I John Clark Donald H. Fogg John Burkhardt Donald Quincy Alderman Ralph W. Bragg Moose Pond Duncan Rupert Irvine John M. Loring North Bath Denver Colo G. Malcolm Loring Janet Carol Loring Colorado National Park Stanley J. Bickle General Accounting Office Washington, D. C North Street Henry Bickle Canada Michigan Bickle Geraldine Stott Social Service Department Harlem Valley State Hospital Wingdale Ardenne A. Stott Ldine Foster Geraldine Chubbey Pittston Bertha Bellerose James B. Lemont Chester G. King Massachusetts Fred Brookings Arlington Hosiassy John Aldrich Grace John, Jr Evelyn Griffin Medford Larrabee’s Grove Silas M. Bates C. J. Bickford Shirley Bickford Clyde Bremer Beachmont Tibbetts’ Farm Brigham’s Cove Charles H. Bates Loring D. Small Wilbert and Dana West Bath Harold M. Bates Jean Trenton N. J Ralph H. McNary Jackie Marblehead Leon F. Bates Henry W. Henderson Marjorie Winthrop Scarsdale William A. Ross Harold Bates McNary Dorothy E. Anlcker Bailey's Island West Street Fenno Hoffman Helen Fenno, Jr Radnor Penn Harrison Wright Small Point Beach Hoffman Harrison William Plummer Evelyn Braun Polly Ardmore Camden Ee Plummer Sis E Drake Charles J. Donnell Mary Ellanor Donnell Popham Beach Charles R. Donnell Kalamazoo, Mich

Woolwich Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Events

Woolwich residents report a busy period with out of town visitors for funerals and summer stays, and local activities include grange induction, fair attendance, and religious services. Notable mentions include Maxine Walker’s sailboat purchase, sports trophies from Shore Lodge in Southport, and trips to Quebec and Boston by families from Woolwich.

Weddings and Visits Span Rumford to Small Point Beach

Robert Simpson and Miss Marion Bowie attend the wedding of Roscoe Woodman and Gertrude Wallace in Rumford. Gray Mason returns to New York after visiting his parents at Small Point Beach. Jane Donnell goes back to Kittery from Popham Beach. Evelyn B. Wallace visits Bath relatives and stays with the Cahills at 27 Andrews road. Fay Wray summers with Edward and someone at Small Point Beach. John Tourtillotte returns to Fort Wright after holiday weekend with family in Center Street and Russell Street.

Robert Simpson Marion Bowie Rumford Roscoe Woodman Gertrude Wallace Gray Mason New York City Julian Mason Small Point Beach Jane Donnell Kittery Charles J. Donnell Popham Beach Evelyn B. Wallace Bath Charles H. Cahill, Jr Cahill Andrews Road Wallace Fay Wray Hollywood Cal Edward C. Curtis Rochester N. Y John Tourtillotte Fort Wright Ethel Tourtillotte Center Street J. C. Tourtillotte Russell Street

Senator Sewall recounts 28,000 mile South American flight

Sen ator Sumner Sewall spoke to Nequasset groups describing a 28,000 mile journey from Miami to Havana Jamaica Colombia Argentina Chile Bolivia Panama Mexico and the United States. He noted high Andes scenery at 16 000 feet and two months in South America with six months in cities. He said South American nations eye U S trade and market outlets while sharing amusing travel anecdotes. Bath attendees joined a social hour after the talk.

Sumner Sewall Men's Forum Ladies’ Auxiliary Nequasset South America Miami Havana Jamaica Columbia Buenos Aires Argentina Andes Chile Bolivia Panama Mexico Los Angeles United States New York Sewall Senator Sewall Mr. Sewall Charles Brown Woolwich Union For Christian Service Franklin R. Bailey Bath

Maine D A R to Meet in Farmington September 21

The Fall session of the Maine Society Daughters of the American Revolution will be held at the Farmington Methodist church on September 21 starting at 10 15 DS T. A noon luncheon will be served at the Congregational church across the street. Reservations for luncheon and overnight stays should be made with local chairs.

Maine Society, Daughters of the American Revolution Methodist Church Farmington Colonel Daughters Congregational Church F. C. Lovejoy Exchange Hotel

Guest Night at Country Club This Thursday

There will be a guest night at the Country club Thursday evening with each member inviting a non member guest. The two ball foursome tournament starts at 5 p.m. A Dutch treat supper follows in the club house dining room. Committee includes Archibald M Main Everett E Pierce Richard T Hersom and James G Jenkins.

Country Club Archibald M. Main Everett E. Pierce Richard T. Hersom James G. Jenkins

Services Resume At Central Church Sunday Morning

Central church resumes services Sunday at 10.30 with Dr. Wilson in the pulpit. The choir meets for first rehearsal Thursday at 7.15 under director Mr Shaw and all choir members should attend to prepare for the Sunday program.

Central Church Wilson Shaw

Mrs Lufkin Returns From Quincy Visit

Mrs Elmer Lufkin returns to her sister Mrs Sherman Morse at 70 High street after a two week visit in Quincy Massachusetts with Mrs Edgar Oliver deputy clerk on vacation. Mrs Sherman Morse Mrs Elmer Lufkin and Mrs Edgar Oliver traveled together Thursday in Portland.

Elmer Lufkin Sherman Morse High Street Quincy Mass Frank Oliver Edgar Oliver John W. Gilmore Portland

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Virginia Louise Adams Walter Adams Dorothy Colby Kay Dow Verne Farmer June Farmer Rose Marie Wanser Dexter A. Dyer Frank Adams Adams Barbara Small Master Alden Arsevault Albert DeSantis Murphy Wiscasset Academy Maine General School of Nursing Frances Murphy Toort -Chevertts Hretz School Lafayette Hotel Charles J. DiPerri Washington Siltsts DiPerri Gertrude Pollock Helen Brown Phillip Lewis Boothbay George Goode Alice Shennan Arthur Norton Franklin Randolph Waldoboro William Cost Little Son Holden John Southard Lincoln Home Corporation Fannie Orne Perkins Ina Smith James Bimson Leon A. Dodge Damariscotta Elizabeth Bryant Nobleboro Nan Weston Lillian Nash Charles S. Sewall Joseph Hubbard Alice Taylor George Hobson Secuirrel Island Mary Hob Baldwinsville East Boothbay George W. Boynton Ralph Lake Worth W. E. Gorham W. Victor Gorham Chauncey D. Paul Bruce Betty Anne Squantum Benjamin F. Blagdon Vrgimia Parley Union Sttings Academy Dorothy Farley Middletown Bucksport Rexford B. Stover Meadow Neptune Maine Seaboard Paper Co A. I. Solomon Mr. Stover Fredericks Phoebe Pendleton Crosby Carl K. Crosby Jean de B. Bertolet Reading Islesboro Calvin W. Rovers George Baer Connard Roland F. Hill Karcher S. Jackson Warren F. Hawley Robert B. Hatch Arthur J. Dunton Augusta W. F. Chase, Jr Emery Bean Eleanor Bean E. W. Haggett Charles Carleton Andrews David Henderson Charles Stokes Marion Williams Foster's Point North End Harold Smith William Clarenburg Moxie Company Belle Donnell Kellaway Popham Wharf Says State Causeway First Baptist Larrabee Sacred Heart Circle Names Committees Woolwich Frank G. Trott Winchester Hazel Lisyon Falls Jane Frank True Millard Trott G. M. Stinson Maxine Walker Herbert Decker Southport Montsweag Grange Frank J. Walker Maxine Shore Lodge Riverside Cemetery George Tracy Newton Ernest Beckett Charlestown Lake Nequasset Ethwala Carter John H. Carter Moatsweag Woolwich P. T. A Sagadahoc Ferry Dora Blanche Corliss Ernest B. Williams Jack Sara Beth Arthur I. Williams Louisville Eben Dana Ralph Rice Quebec St. Anne de Beaupre Clinton Pellett Margaret Shaw Danielson Carlton Men’s Forum Maine D.A.R Ernest R. Avery Bath, Maine Democratic
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