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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1937

Page

3

Birthday Parties and a New Teaching Job Mentioned

Barbara Louise Travis celebrated her sixth birthday with at home games at 17 Marshall street with friends. Mae Jaqueline Nelson hosted her eighth birthday at 154 Center street with prizes and yellow and green decor. Hilda G Scott plans to teach English at Thornton Heights junior high in Portland after recent Morse, Gorham Normal, and University of Maine studies.

Barbara Louise Travis Marshall Street Grace Thayer Eleanor Gotte Barbara Jean Pottle Robert Kaler Harriet Plant Mae Jaqueline Nelson Louis P. Nelson Bath Iron Works Corp Nelson Center Street Anita Bagdikian Camelia Deering Nancy Gregware Carmen Huse Emma King John Wishart Ruth Williams Hilda G. Scott Portland Thornton Heights Scott Morse Gorham Normal University of Maine Delta Delta Delta Sorority Sigma Mu Sema Iris’ Chorus Nayjer University John W. Scott Middle Street

Social ties and travel noted in Winchester notices

A parade of local families report holiday and summer travel, visits with relatives, and moves. Mr. and Mrs. McFadden return from Winchester after visiting Roscoe and Mrs. McFadden. Norman Howard family returns from Five Islands. Dr. and Mrs. Caverly return from Labor Day visit. Mrs. Dana and Mrs. Crocker travel from Old Orchard Beach. executives attend a savings bank conference at Squaw Mountain Inn. Adams family vacationed in Berlin New Hampshire. Hastings family from Bangor visiting. Miss Virginia Hastings accompanies them. Miss Elizabeth Norsworthy returning from New York. Jenn Bowse and son Jan Jr move into their new home.

George A. McFadden Winchester Mass McFadden Roscoe P. McFadden Middle Street Norman Howard Gienda Betty Gilbert Washington Street Five Islands Herbert T. Caverly Lardina Ann Herbert John G. Morse Greenville Savings Bank Squaw Mountain Inn Henry D. Adams Henry, Jr Leroy Clark Berlin N.H Clark Clarence B. Clark Paris Richard Hastings Daushtyvr Jeanette Bangor Hast Fred Kit- Pri Virginia Hastings

Maine Trademark Campaign Aims to Brand Fall Products

Maine regulators enforce a red white and blue Maine trademark on containers with licensing required. The plan, supervised by the Maine Development Commission, seeks to curb deceptive advertising while promoting Maine products such as potatoes, lobsters, apples, canned goods and dairy. The trademark features blue white and red stripes with state name and product in color coded bands.

Maine Department of Agriculture Frank P. Washburn Commission Maine Development Commission U. S. Patent Office State of Maine Development Commission Washburn

Burnham Perry Wedding Friday Night

Miss Anna Louise Perry daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward J Perry of 23 Crescent street court married Erving Leo Burnham Jr son of Mr and Mrs Erving Leo Burnham of 140 Western avenue Friday at eight at the Peoples Baptist parsonage 95 Court street Rev George B Wolstenholme officiated The couple were attended by Miss Nellie M Perry and Lawrence G Burnham The bride wore brown sheer with a yellow rose corsage

Anna Louise Perry Edward J. Perry Crescent Street Court Erving Leo Burnham, Jr Erving Leo Burnham Western Avenue People’s Baptist Court Street George B. Wolstenholme Nellie M. Perry Lawrence G. Burnham Criterion Dance Thelma Fogg Myrna Avery Morse High School Congress Scir: Co Morse Bath Iron Works, Corp Burnham Center Street Cadillac Mountain

Sedan Collides With Maine Central Bus Near Moainteaca

A sedan driven by Haro Colby and Perley Colby narrowly escaped serious injuries when it collided with Maine Central Bus No. 9 on the Bath-Wiscasset Highway near the railroad bridge at Moainteaca. Wayne Ball of Belfast, driving the bus, avoided a worse crash by steering to ditch. The left side of the sedan was wrecked and Perley Colby suffered a minor knee cut. Ball’s handling prevented greater danger to passengers. No charges filed.

Haro'd Colby Brother Perley Wiswass.t Montsweag Food Products Inc Maine Central Bus. No. 9 Bath-Wiscasset Moainteaca Harry L. Thompson Bussasengers Wincasset Wayne Ball Belfast Perley Co Cal Wen Thompson Ball

Henderson-Packer Wedding in Wesley M. E. Church

Miss Florence Iabelle Packer of New York City became the bride of Donald Bishop Henderson at high noon Saturday in Wesley M. E. church with Rev. Ernest Heywood officiating. The couple, joined by immediate families, celebrated with a reception for about 20 at the Henderson home before a Canada trip and a Hartford, Connecticut home.

Florence Iabelle Packer New York City Donald Bishop Henderson Albert Henderson Union Street Wesley M. E. Church Ernest Heywood Albert B. Henderson Bert Chapin Brunswick Road Henderson Yarmouth Enfield, Conn Diesel Motors Chauncey F. Packer Warehouse Pt Conn Clara Susan 'Haskell

JEWETT-BLACK WEDDING HELD AT CENTRAL CHURCH

Miss Evelyn Mary Black wed Donald Milton Jewett Friday at 7 30 PM in Central Congregational church parsonage at 898 Middle Street. Rev. David L. Wilson officiated the single ring ceremony. Attendants included Henry W. Mank and family. The couple will live on Middle Street after a Brewer weekend trip.

Evelyn Mary Black Donald Milton Jewett Central Parsonage Central Congregational Church Parsonage Middle Street David L. Wilson Henry W. Mank Mank Jewett Parker T. Black Brewer Danforth High School Erastus A. Jewett Wenslow Street Morse High School Bath Iron Works, Corp Hds

Bath boy charged with larceny from two stores

A 14 year old Bath youth was committed to the State School for Boys after being charged with larceny from A. Hallet & Co. and Variety Shop Inc. He was arrested by Patrolman Robert D. Green about 6 30 Monday evening and admitted taking cigarettes an automatic lighter and lighter fluid from the two shops.

A. Hallet & Co Front Street Variety Shop, Inc Center Street Bath State School For Boys South Portland Arthur J. Dunton Robert D. Green

Nasi Family Enjoys Canadian Trip and Camp Stay

Mr and Mrs George Nasi returned last Monday from a weeklong tour by train through Quibe Montreal along the St Lawrence to Montpelier Fabyans Crawford Notch and North Conway They faced extreme heat last Friday and Saturday Elaine their daughter attended the Congregational Christian Camp Manitou in Washington ME where she taught and studied astronomy.

George Nasi Quibe Montreal St. Law Montpelier Fabyans Crawford Notch North Conway Nasis Canada Elaine Congregational Christian Manitou Washington

Bowdoin Visitors And Local Updates In Lisbon Falls

Mr and Mrs Clifford Starbird spent the weekend with friends in White Martins Annie Pokinton resumed duties as teacher at Lisbon Falls high school on Tuesday Miss Marion Curtis returned from Kennebunk where she worked over the summer Harold Adams and son from Melrose Mass visited at Mrs Ella Adams home Albert Lovesile of Chelsea Mass stayed at his Haigh road cottage Charles Salt of Revere Mass called on Mr and Mrs Charles Babb Phyllis Starbird ill at home with infantile paralysis since Friday under care of Dr Pratt of Richmond.

Clifford Starbird Annie Pokinton Lisbon Falls Marion Curtis Kennebunk Harold Adams Melrose Mass Adams Ella Adams Albert Lovesile Chelsea Haigh Road Charles Salt Revere Charles Babb Phyllis Starfird Dr. Pratt Richmond Grace Maxwell Alice Maxwell Clara Fogg Ida Fowle Charles Hackett R. D. Purington George Cutler Harold Rollins Edward Baker Bowdoinham Bowdoin Lilly Malden Gray Emma P. Putnam S. W Lauris Wilson Eddie Philadelphia George Hamilton Boston Courtney Nealey Sanford Ella Purington Bishop John Purington John McCart Eastport McCart Coombs High School Bert Merrill Lewiston Mabel Lancaster Brunswick Frances Merrill Gladys Raymond Dorothy Dickinson Pearl Raymond Jessie Ames Nealey Edward Wilson Ralph Cutler Lola Lang Old Orchard Edward Belle Umberhind Bowdeinham Frances Cutler Storrs Harry Linwood Rideout Portland Phillip Rideout C. M. G. Hospital Raymond Rendall al- Sagadahoc George Brawn Carl Brawn Cold Springs N. Y Brawn Hattie Hackett Ruth MacEwen Clifford Gray Hewitt Somerville

Noted Visitor From New York Calls On Local Aunt

New York City resident visiting in town with Mrs. Orr's aunt Mrs. Henry W. Owen Jr. and Col. Owen of 109 Oak Street. Mr. Orr plans a week stay then returns to New York City to resume work Monday morning. Mrs Orr, formerly Carolyn F Turner, will stay longer.

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Youland Reed Wedding in Woolwich Porch Ceremony

Miss Dorothy May Reed and Arthur Leroy Youland wed in an outdoor porch ceremony on the Reed home lawn in Woolwich. Rev. Walter W. Swank officiated as family and friends attended, with reception following and plans to reside with the bride's family in Bath after a brief wedding trip to the White Mountains.

Hart Candelent Nuptials on Friday

Stephen Hart wed Miss Evelyn Doro Candelent in a Friday evening ceremony at Central Congregational parsonage. Rev. David Wilson officiated. Attendants were Mr. and Mrs. John Wiard of Hartford. Bride is daughter of Harry and Mrs Candelent of Meriden. Hart is employed as a ship fitter at Bath Iron Works. They seek residence at 50 Elm Street, Bath.

Stephen Hart Evelyn Dorothy Candelent R.N Central Congregational Parsonage Middle Street David Logan Wilson LHD John Wiard Hartford Conn Harry Candelent FE Main Street Meriden Meriden Hospital Bath Memorial Hospital Hart Jonathan T. Hart Maple Hill Newon Bath Iron Works Corp Bar Harbor Thompson Elm Street

Reed-Fisher Wedding In Wiscasset Hotel Sedgwick

Miss Madeleine Fisher and Vincent C. Reed, both of Wiscasset, wed Monday evening in the sun room of Hotel Sedgwick with Rev. Charles S. Sowder officiating. A double ring ceremony followed by a wedding supper. The bride is the daughter of Fisher camp proprietors, the groom a native of Anna and Amoco Gas Station manager. They plan a weeklong wedding trip then move into a new house on the main highway outside Wiscasset on the Bath road.

Madeleine Fisher Vincent C. Reed Wiscasset Sedgwick Charles S. Sowder John Fisher Fishers Camps Wiscasset-Bath Anna Amoco Reed Ghway Bath Road

Bowdoinham Social Notes Highlight Bridge Party

Mrs Grace Maxwell and daughter Alice hosted a luncheon and four bridge tables with guests from Bowdoinham Bath Fitchburg Malden Danvers Philadelphia and Lewiston among others. Prizes went to Miss Clara Fogg Miss Ida Fowle and Mrs Charles Hackett.

Social notes from Augusta and nearby towns

Mrs Maude Millay and Mrs Wallace Hutchins visited Augusta last week. Mrs Mary Heath traveled to Portland to see Dr MacDonald. Mr and Mrs Albert Cornish stayed at his sister Mrs A P Cobbs for a few days. Mrs Harry Purington hosted grandson Master Brown from Cold Spring New York and grandchildren Evelyn and Albert Skelton of Bowdoin. Mrs Chester Jack hosted a Gardiner niece and nephew recently.

Maude Millay Wallace Hutchins Abbie Allen Augusta Mary Heath Portland Dr. MacDonald Albert Cornish A. P. Cobb Harry Purington Master Brown Cold Spring N. Y Evelyn Albert” Skelton Bowdoin Chester Jack Gardiner

Medford couple guests of Mrs Durant weekend stay

Mr and Mrs Joseph Martin of Medford Massachusetts were weekend guests of Mrs Frank Durant residing at 254 Center Street during a brief social visit.

Joseph Martin Medford, Mass Frank Durant Center Street

Rice couple back from White Mountains trip

Mr and Mrs Howard Rice of Mechanic Street returned Monday evening from a four days trip through the White Mountains, with Gorham, New Hampshire, as their headquarters.

Howard Rice Mechanic Street White Mountains Gorham, N. H

Afternoon Wedding Unites Baxter Smith Daughter and Gillette

The marriage of Lydia Baxter Smith daughter of Hon Ru pert H Baxter to Capt Claude Sex ton Gillette U S N of Philadelphia was solemnized Tuesday at 4 30 PM at the bride’s Washington street home. The ceremony by Rev Joseph O Purdue drew relatives and intimate friends. Mrs John H Hyde was matron of honor in chartreuse green velvet with orchids. Capt Claude Jones served as best man. A buffet supper followed and the couple will reside in Philadelphia where he directs the Naval Boiler laboratory. Out of town guests included Capt Claude Jones New London Conn and many others from Connecticut Washington D C New York and Massachusetts.

Dorothy May Reed Myers E. Reed Woolwich Carlton Bridge Arthur Leroy Alden Youland Bath Eugene A. Youland Youland Richardson Street Reed Walter W. Swank Lutheran Church North Waterford Woolwich Union For Christian Service Sarah Reed Mail of Honor Virginia G. Youland Neil McDougall John H. Carter East Weymouth Mass Carl Sundbach Weymouth White Mountains Morse High School Morse Hyde Windlass Co Edward L. Reed William T. Wyman Janet Charles E. Haley Winter Harbor Faustina M. Reed John Roberts Walter P. Kingsbury Horace Morse Ardenne Pierce Edward Clancy Eugene Sprague Lydia Baxter Smith Rupert H. Baxter Claude Sexton Gillette Philadelphia Mark D. Gillette Washington Street Joseph O. Purdue Winter Street Congregational Church John H. Hyde Claude Jones New London Fenton Tomlinson Josephine Dorler Mildred Steele Portland

Virginia Steamer Virginia Casino Fire Destroys Southport Building

Holiday passengers aboard the steamer Virginia viewed the smoking ruins of the Southport casino destroyed by fire early Sunday. Postmaster Kenneth Pinkham and his family escaped from living quarters on the second floor as flames spread rapidly. Much mail was saved but a store in the same building and its contents were lost. Firefighters from Southport and Boothbay Harbor battled the blaze, protecting nearby structures and the bridge. Cause undetermined. Estimated loss ranged from 10000 to 15000 dollars.

Virginia Southport Kenneth Pinkham Samoset River Boothbay Harbor

Elks Clambake At Bay Point Draws Bath Lodge Members

About 40 Bath Lodge of Elks members attended a Sunday clambake at Bay Point. A noon indoor bake served steamed and fried clams, lobsters, corn and other fare. After lunch the group fished and swam. Edward N. Hartnett chaired the committee with Arthur H. Sprague and others assisting.

Bath Lodge of Elks Bay Point Edward N. Hartnett Arthur H. Sprague Walter L. Whitney Bart O'Donnell H. Joseph Madden

Lewiston Auburn nurses end 20 hour private duty

About 50 nurses from Lewiston and Auburn voted to abolish 20 hour private duty shifts within city limits and hospitals effective after Sept 15, aligning with state practice. The move was prompted by alumnae associations of C. M. G. and Ste Marie's General hospitals and followed a Thursday night meeting at Lewiston city building.

Lewiston Auburn Ste. Marie's

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Vietor Vortrola E. Daley Reeves Hart Brewster G. Sedgwick Optometrist Arthur Allen Bath Trust Madame van Zand Wheeler Mr Whever Fred Madsen New York Wressertung West Point Madame Wheelers Abethey Tenvird Norsworthy Washing'un Vis Tates Omar W. Folson Sir Fayvy Egon Elizabeth Briadtford Belunzwer Dateliver Dorothy Sem Bradford, Jr Park Street Nina Sass Aml Jenn Bowse Jan. Jr Brunswick Business School Spring Street Perry People’s Baptist Parsonage Montsweag Florence Isabelle Packer Donald B. Henderson Bath Iron Works Meriden, Conn Hotel Sedgwick Bowdoinham Post Road Columbia Chester Morris Bill Boyd Cassidy Dick Tracey Andy Clyde Borneo Jack Benny George Burns Gracie Allen Ray Hutton Swing Hutton Captain Claude Sexton Gillette U.S.N Opera House Rochelle Hudson Jack Haley John Boles Bobby Breen Thin Ice Sonja Henie Tyrone Power Josephine Hutchinson George Murphy
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