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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1936
Page
7
The Richmond Firemen's Relief Association hosts its second Field Day on Lane Field Richmond on Saturday September 19. Events include dry and wet hose contests water from a hydrant hose reel and ladder races plus a parade and floats. Water polo by Richmond and Gardiner teams debuts with Friday evening amusements.
Mr and Mrs David Henderson of North Bath and ex Alderman and Mrs E Mason Wright of Winship street have returned from a Labor Day weekend visit to Rangeley Lakes.
Judge Walter S. Glidden presided at the Sagadahoc probate court second session of the September term. The docket lists petitions for probate and administrations for estates in Bath Bowdoin Topsham Georgetown and Rowley and actions including bonds inventories and a real estate sale certificate.
Miss Nellie Long of Bath Memorial Hospital and Alfred McCabe returned Tuesday night from Fredericton New Brunswick where they spent the weekend and holiday with her parents Mr and Mrs W C Long.
Isabel McNaught Wishart daughter of Mr and Mrs John Wishart of 70 Oliver street married Percy Ridley Low son of Mr and Mrs Charles C Low of 695 High street in a Wednesday afternoon ceremony at Central Congregational church. The double ring service was conducted by Dr David Logan Wilson. A reception followed at 50 Granite street.
Mr and Mrs Fred P Shaw of 18 Green Street observed their 40th wedding anniversary. The Brunswick department of The Bath Independent dated Sept 12 1896 recalls the wedding at the bride’s home on Mason Street with Rev C L White officiating and family guests.
Mr and Mrs Forrest Legard with Barbara Freda Rena Paul Geraldine Ronald and Paul return from a weekend trip to Montpelier Vermont visiting Smuggler's Notch Lake Champlain New York State and the White Mountains. Help wanted is for an advertising coupon distributor with up to 45 on first week and a bonus car from Albert Mills 344 Monmouth Cincinnati Ohio. Also for sale a large electric all food mixer at half price by George J Tondreau 91 Harpswell Rd Brunswick Maine.
Mrs. Blanche B. Bunker of Los Angeles and cousin Miss Grace Ferry of Milton Mass visited Woolwich and were returning home when a bakery truck collided with their car at Yarmouth. The Bunker car was damaged, a new wheel was needed, and Mrs. Bunker suffered a sprained wrist and shock. The bakery truck driver appeared unhurt.
A delightful shower party was given for Miss Mabel O'Hara on Washington Street honoring her upcoming marriage to Horace A. Lovell of Brunswick. Guests included Mrs. Costain, Mrs. VerHeux of Lewiston, Mrs. Harris, Mrs. McPhee, and others. games such as beano were played and refreshments served.
The Maine State plan allocates 39,442.26 in bridge maintenance and rental credits. It outlines setting aside 21,139.80 in a sinking fund and using remaining state balances to fund future railroad bond maturities through 1951 while detailing maturities and coupons totaling 3,072,800.00 on the Kennebec Bridge Loan Bonds.
Mrs. 8. W. Putman and Madam Putman hosted a Bay road luncheon and bridge with guests including Mrs. Grace Maxwell and Alice, Miss Marie Jack, Mrs. Charles Hackett, and others. Prize winners were Mrs. Powers, Mrs. Willis, and Mrs. Lilly. Many locals and visitors attended gatherings, school moves, church repairs, and a benefit performance for Merrymeeting grange.
Mr and Mrs George Ackley were guests of Mrs Vesta Ackley at her cottage at Garnet Labor Day. Freeman Billings returned home after working in Old Orchard. Crates Temple injured in an auto accident slowly recovering. Keaton remains at Brunswick hospital with arm injury. George Adams was taken to Brunswick hospital ill with stomach trouble. Mr and Mrs Elmer Wade and...
Mrs Ella Adams of Bowdoin celebrated her 80th birthday at home on the Brunswick road with a surprise party arranged by her sons Harold and Herbert Adams and their wives. Neighbors and relatives from Melrose Beverly and Bowdoinham attended, gifts were exchanged, and a birthday cake with 80 candles was shared. Other local news notes include Leonard Curtis accepting a high school teaching position in Caribou and several family visits and returns from hospital care.
At the W C T U meeting in the Church of the Nazarene Miss Carrie Trott led devotions on Building for the Future. Mrs Lillian Mayo read a biographical sketch of Annie Wittenmyer from Willard's In Woman and Temperance. Mrs Nella Stover presided as reports and a state president letter were shared. Next meeting set for Sept 22 at the Nazarene church.
Mr and Mrs Rocco Samartin of Hartford Conn arrived Monday to spend several days with Mrs Worrey and her family in Washington street. They were joined by Worrey children and grandchildren from Portsmouth N H and Rockland plus weekend guests Roger Worrey and family. Mrs Walter Edge departed Tuesday for Poconox Manor Pa for a week with Dr and Mrs Charles Kaighn.
Bath F C golfers faced a veteran challenge from Augusta clubmen in a 48-player event at the Sh Rinks. Jimmy Jones defeated Frank Gilman in a standout match while Rodney Ross and D Partridge halved. Following play, a banquet and smoker capped the evening in the clubhouse.
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