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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1933

Page

3

Surprise Quilt Presented To Mrs Holman At Mechanic Street

Mrs Elizabeth Tedford and daughter hosted a Wednesday surprise party for Mrs Weston P Holman. Friends including Mrs George Wallace gathered to present a friendship quilt made by each guest. Mrs Elizabeth Tedford spoke as the presenter and Mrs Holman thanked guests. Afternoon refreshments followed with several attendees named, and other local updates note Bangor visit and Wakefield return.

Elizabeth Tedford Bessie Tedford Mechanic Street Weston P. Holman Holman George Wallace Tedford Mel Holman Kate Clark C. Dd, Blair Charles T. Madden Rose Parris Mary Temple John Howe Fanny Clark Georgie A Glass Mattie Buchelder Susan Jo Leemin Della Adams Alice Marlonald Ella Richardson Elin M. Sidelinger Georgie Kanehts Estella Jones Annie M Lewell Cgreorne Wallice Nettie Teeling

Mrs Wellington A Moore Dies in Brunswick

Mrs. Wellington A Moore and her daughter Shirley of Weeks-street died Thursday in Brunswick. They were with Moore’s mother Mrs. Margaret Adams and sister Miss Miriam Adams of Woonsocket. Miss Adams returns to Woonsocket this week to resume teaching in the high school.

Wellington A Moore Shirley Weeks — Street Brunswick

Judge Faward Pierse Returns From Georgetown to Brookline

Judge Faward Pierse of the Massachusetts Supreme Court, who had been staying several weeks at his home on Seguinland Road, Georgetown, resumed work Thursday when he returned to Brookline, Massachusetts.

Faward Pierse Massachusetts Supreme Court Seguinland Road Georgetown Brookline Mass

Worrey Family Returns to Framingham After Visit

Mr and Mrs Eugene Worrey and three children Eugene Jr Stanley and Virginia Mae returned to Framingham Massachusetts recently after visiting Mr Worreys parents Mr and Mrs Herbert E Worrey and Mrs Worrey s mother Mrs Mary Vero in this city

Eugene Worrey Childre Eugene, Jr Stanley Virginia Mae Framingham, Mass Mr. Worrey Herbert E. Worey Worrey Mary Vero

Birth of Twin Daughters in Bath City Hospital

City Clerk John W. Gilmore records the birth of twin girls born August 31 to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Tardiff at Bath City hospital. They are named Glenda Jean and Gloria Mae. Mrs. Tardiff formerly Dilia Thrussi of Brunswick.

John W. Gilmore Joseph Tardiff Bath City Hospital Glenda Jean Gloria Mae Tardiff Dilia Thrussi Brunswick

Local residents enjoy visits and summer travels

Mrs Ernestine Erskine of 813 Middle Street is slowly recovering in Portland after illness. Multiple visitors return to their homes from weekend and summer visits, including Mrs Carl Berg and daughter Ruby Berg in West Roxbury, and George C Wotton in Boston. Other guests include Mary Louise Lord from Morse High visiting Newton Center, and Elva Smith from Portland staying with Mrs Henry W Butler in Portland.

Ernestine Erskine Middle Street Portland Carl F. Berg Ruby D. Berg George C. Wotton West Roxbury Mass Wotton Boston Stewart, Watts and Bolling Washington Street Mirs. Berg Carnac Mountain Bar Harbor Mary Louise Lord Pearl Street Morse High Newton Center Alliston D. Walker Owen J. Ledyard High Street Elva Smith Henry W. Butler

Mrs McAuliffe Family Visits Then Returns Home

Mrs. Mary McAuliffe and her son J. Ed ward and Mrs. J Edward McAuliffe of Newton Mass have been visiting Mrs Charles H Bagley at 9 Linden Street for a week and returned home Saturday by auto.

Mary McAuliffe J. Edward J. Edward McAuliffe Newton Mass Charles H. Bagley Linden Street

Thaxters of Portland Die at Sea Near Small Point

Dr. and Mrs. Langdon T. Thaxter of Portland died Sunday after their boat from Cushing's Island cruised toward Small Point.

Langdon T. Thaxter Portland Small Point

Mrs Roxie Maddocks Returns From Bath Visits

Mrs Roxie Maddocks came back Saturday to Damariscotta Mills after visiting Mr and Mrs Edwin Copeland of Bath at their summer home North Woolwich and with Mr and Mrs Alfred Bunker of 170 North Street.

Roxie Maddocks Damariscotta Mills Edwin Copeland Bath North Woolwich Alfred Bunker North Street

Boston Visit for Baxter and White Ladies

Mrs. Rupert H. Baxter of Washington Street and Mrs. Bruce H. M. White of Topsham left Monday for a brief visit in Boston.

Rupert H. Baxter Washington Street Bruce H. M. White Topsham Boston

Bowdoin Graduate Lincoln Smith Returns from Wisconsin

Lincoln Smith of Bowdoin class of 1932 returns to Brunswick after completing a Summer course at the University of Wisconsin in Madison. The Brunswick Record sports editor and future teacher earned the Bradbury prize in 1931 and Ben nett prize in Government in 1931 while active in Phi Kappa Delta and the debating team. He coached Brunswick High School to the Bowdoin League championship in 1932 and did graduate work in social and economic history at Bowdoin. Mrs. George H. Hodgkins leaves Thursday to visit relatives in Boston.

Lincoln Smith Bowdoin Brunswick Madison Wis University of Wisconsin Smith Brunswick Record Brunswick High Portland High Mr. Smith Bradbury Phi Kappa Delta Philo Sherman Bennet Wisconsin

Miss Marie Smith Recovers At Home After Illness

Miss Marie Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymond Smith of Winship Street has been ill at home for weeks. Her friends arranged a fruit and flower shower to cheer her. She fell ill while visiting her parents in Stockton Springs and had to return home for recovery.

Marie Smith Raymond Smith Winship Street Stockton Springs

Bath National Bank cashier takes two weeks vacation

Fred D. Hill, cashier of the Bath National Bank, left Thursday noon for his annual two weeks vacation. He will pass the time in Boston and New York.

Fred D. Hill Bath National Bank Boston New York

Family visit notes from Bowdoinham and Sagadahoc Ferry

Miss Marie Jack and her brother Fred Jack of Washington street wintered at Abbaga Gasset Point Bowdoinham and were recent guests of their cousin Miss Flora Leonard at Sagadahoc Ferry.

Marie Jack Fred Jack Washington Street Abbaga- Gasset Point Bowdoinham Flora Leonard Sagadahoc Ferry

Kellaways Return to Newton Center Home After Summer

Mr and Mrs Herbert J Kellaway and daughter Ida return to Newton Center Massachusetts from a summer at Popham Beach Ida Kellaway to enter John W Weeks Junior High School this fall Mr Kellaway joined them briefly last Friday for a few days

Herbert J. Kellaway Ida Newton Center Mass

Gillies Family Returns from New Haven Visit

James A. Gillies Jr of Washington Street has returned home from a brief visit in New Haven Connecticut. He was accompanied by Mrs Gillies and their son Bruce.

James A. Gillies, Jr Washington Street New Haven Conn Mr. Gillies

Mrs Morse Returns to Bath After Camp at Popham Beach

Mrs. John A. Morse returns to Bath after spending weeks at her camp on Popham Beach. Her three grandchildren Leonice Barbara and Graham Blandy who joined her at Popham have gone back to Worcester Massachusetts.

John A. Morse Bath Popham Beach Leonice Barbara Graham Blandy Popham Worcester Mass

Harford Family Welcomes Ralph Willis Jr Born Sept 6

A son born on September 6 to Mr. and Mrs. Ralph W. Harford of 848 Middle Street has been named Ralph Willis Jr.

Ralph W. Harford Middle Street Ralph Willis, Jr

Miss Margaret Mahaney Returns From Squirrel Inn

Miss Margaret Mahaney arrives back Friday from Squirrel Inn on Squirrel Island where she managed the property for years. The inn enjoyed a better season than previous year. She leaves Saturday for a brief vacation in Newton. Miss Sarah D Varney of Wiscasset departs Saturday for a 16 day trip to Chicago and the Century of Progress exposition.

Margaret Mahaney Squirrel Inn Squirrel Island Miss Mahaney Newton Sarah D. Varney Wiscasset Chicago

Miss Elizabeth Oliver Hosts Discord Club at Popham

Miss Elizabeth Oliver was hostess to the Discord club Thursday evening at Popham at the Hennessey cottage. Two members Miss Olive Hallowell and Miss Shirley Shepard are spending a week’s vacation. Other members present included Miss Muriel Spinney Miss Isabelle Berry Miss Edna Potter and Miss Virginia Clark. Guests were Rodney Upham Everett White Eugene Haggett Russell Morse Clifton Morong and Albert Thompson.

Elizabeth Oliver Popham Hennessey Cottage Olive Hallowell Shirley Shepard Muriel Spinney Isabelle Berry Edna Potter Virginia Clark Rodney Upham Everett White Eugene Haggett Russell Morse Isles of Shoals Clifton Morong Albert Thompson Small Point

Mrs Harlan P Small Visiting Sister in Washington Street

Mrs Harlan P Small of Springfield Massachusetts is spending several days with her sister Mrs William S Newell of Washington Street, according to a local society note.

Harlan P. Small Springfield Mass William S. Newell Washington Street

Conley and Biggins Head to Chicago for Century of Progress Expo

Mr and Mrs John M Conley and Edward and Henry Biggins left Sunday morning by auto for Chicago to attend the Century of Progress Exposition. They will visit in Chicago cousins Mr and Mrs James Griffin who visited here last summer.

John M. Conley Edward Henry Biggins Chicago James Griffin

Portland woman visits Washington street hosts

Mrs. Clara Kendall of Portland was an overnight guest Thursday of Miss Emma Moses and Miss Lydia C. Moses of Washington street.

William Mayfield Galveston Tex Edwin H. Given Cobb Road Clara Kendall Portland Emma Moses Lydia C. Moses Washington Street

Episcopal clergy retreat attended by Tubbs and Nash in Camden

Rev. Charles M. Tubbs and Henry B. Nash of Wiscasset attended a retreat for Episcopal clergy of the diocese of Maine. The sessions were held this week at Holiday House in Camden conducted by Rev. Father Williams S.S.J.E. of Boston.

Charles M. Tubbs Henry v B. Nash Wiscasset Diocese of Maine Holiday House Camden Father Williams S.S.J.E Boston

Former Bath officer Furber Davis visits Five Islands

Furber Davis a former Bath police officer staying temporarily at Five Islands is in town Friday. He is accompanied by his brother in law Fred Carr. Miss Elizabeth B. Deering of 398 Washington street is spending a month in Peterboro New Hampshire at the camp of Boston University's Sargent School of Physical Education, from which she graduated in June.

Furber Davis Bath Five Islands Fred Carr Elizabeth B. Deering Washington Street Peterboro N. H Boston University Sargent School of Physical Education

Local residents relocate and travel after family events

Mr and Mrs Henry A Trowbridge travel to Norfolk following the telegram announcing Mrs Trowbridges father Dobbs death. Mr and Mrs Car F Pierce move to Portland land for the winter. Dr and Mrs Langdon T Snipe Mr and Mrs Charles C Low and W A Furber return from Rangeley after attending the Savings Bank Association of Maine annual meeting at the Rangeley Lake hotel.

Henry A. Trowbridge Andrews Road Norfolk, Va Langdon T. Snipe Charles C. Low W. A. Furber Rangeley The Savings Bank Association of Maine Rangeley Lake Hotel

Waterville Residents Pass Away at Local Home

Mrs Olive Cilley and her children Valeria and Raymond died Sunday at the residence of Mrs George H Coombs located at 15 Cherry Street in Waterville.

Olive Cilley Valeria Raymond Waterville George H. Coombs Cherry Street

Miss Janette W Smith Returns From European Tour

Miss Janette W Smith daughter of Mrs Edward B Smith 929 Middle street returned after six weeks touring European countries with Miss Irene Reynolds of Fitchburg Mass and Miss Geraldine Pierce of Springvale They sailed home on the Minnewaska of the red Star Line Miss Smith later attended an outdoor wedding in Fitchburg where Miss Reynolds married Andrew Karkos of Lewiston Miss Smith was maid of honor and Harry P Pinson best man Also noted is the birth of a daughter Aug 30 to Mr and Mrs T Sumner Hayes in Santurci Porto Rico Hayes a Morse high school and Georgetown University alumnus teaches English literature at Porto Rico University

Janette W. Smith Edward B. Smith Middlestreet Irene Reynolds Fitchburg Mass Simmons College Geraldine Pierce Springvale Simmons Miss Smith New York Smith Pauline Moulton Miss Reynolds Andrew Karkos Lewiston Harry P. Pinson Karkos Townsend Miss Pierce Edward Little High School Morse High School Porto Rico T. Sumner Hayes Hayes Bath John P. Hayes Washburn Street Georgetown University Porto Rico University Santurci San Juan

Mrs Shorey and Miss Shorey Pass Away in Bridgton

Mrs William S Shorey and Miss Elinor Shorey of Washington Street passed away Wednesday of last week in Bridgton with Mr and Mrs Arthur C Shorey.

William S. Shorey Elinor Shorey Washington Street Bridgton Arthur C. Shorey

Nominating Committee Named for Wesley M E Sorority

Miss Alice Corliss Mrs Merle C Niles and Mrs Earle B Lermond chosen at first season meeting of the Sorority of Wesley M E church held at Mrs Lermond home 45 Weeks Street Mrs Bird A Shellen barger president was hostess The committee will report at the annual meeting October 3 in the vestry.

Alice Corliss Merle C. Niles Earle B. Lermond Wesley M. E. Church

Spear Family Returns Home After Summer at Popham Beach

Mr and Mrs Allan Spear and their two sons Joseph and Donald have come back to Pearl Street residence following a summer spent at Popham Beach.

Allan Spear Joseph Donald Pearl Street Popham Beach

West Bath Girl Returns After Bangor Visit

Miss Henrietta French daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank French of West Bath spent three weeks in Bangor with her aunt Mrs Lillian Bibber then briefly visited Skowhegan with her uncle George French returning home last week.

Lillian Bibber Bangor Frank French West Bath Henrietta French Skowhegan George French

Mrs Arthur Sewall Follows Passes Weeks at Small Point Beach

Mrs Arthur Sewall and her party are passing several weeks at Small Point Beach and have traveled to New York City for a few days of shopping and sightseeing during their stay.

Arthur Sewall Small Point Beach New York City

Morse High Grads See Shift as Murray Goes to University

John J. Murray Jr. of 31 Edward street completed duties in the Independent composing room Saturday before leaving Tuesday for Orono to enter the University of Maine freshman class. Murray graduated with honors from Morse High in 1932. His Morse High post is taken by Frank P. Sylvester Jr. of 215 High street, who also graduated from Morse High in June.

John J. Murray, Jr Miriam J. Murray Edward Street The Independent Orono University of Maine Murray Morse High Frank P. Sylvester, Jr

Mrs Julia Trost Visiting New York at Hotel Phoenix

Mrs. Julia Trost of New York is spending a few days at the Hotel Phoenix. She was formerly Miss Julia Tallman of Bath.

Julia Trost New York Hotel Phoenix Trost Julia Tallman Bath

Bath Girl to Enter University of Maine This Fall

Miss Louise Calderwood daughter of Mr and Mrs Herbert Calderwood of Middle Street will join Bath girls entering the University of Maine this fall. She graduated Morse High School in 1932 and completed a post graduate course last year.

Louise Calderwood Herbert Calderwood Middle Street Bath University of Maine Miss Calderwood Morse High School

Miss Norris Takes Two Week Vacation From Bank Office

Miss Alice Norris of the First National Bank leaves on a two week annual vacation beginning Friday night.

Alice Norris The First National Bank

Oliver Guests Include Sister and Grandson at Deer Isle Visit

Mr and Mrs Benjamin Oliver of 1151 High Street host Mrs Oliver sister Mrs Burt Brown and grandson Percy of Deer Isle for the weekend.

Benjamin Oliver High Street Oliver Burt Brown Percy Deer Isle

Rand siblings to winter in Brunswick with Mulholland family

Philip Rand and Miss Alberta Rand of this city attended Topsham Grammar school last year will spend the winter in Brunswick with Mrs. William J. Mulholland of Spring Street and will attend Brunswick High School.

Philip Rand Alberta Rand Topsham Grammar School Brunswick William J. Mulholland Spring Street Brunswick High School

Allan and Tarbox Return from Mere Point Cottage

Mr. and Mrs. Ernest A. Allan and Mrs. Henry C. Tarbox have left their Mere Point summer cottage and returned to Topsham.

Ernest A. Allan Henry C. Tarbox Mere Point Topsham

Birthday Supper Held for Mrs. Oliver at Dain Cottage

Bath relatives hosted a supper for Mrs. Wilbur C. Oliver II at the Dain cottage in Sabine. Eleven people attended and she received many gifts.

Wilbur C. Oliver Bath Oliver Dain Sabine

Mrs Higgins Returns Home From Southwest Harbor Visit

Miss Margaret E. Higgins returns to 80 Lincoln Street from a summer with her grandparents in Southwest Harbor.

Margaret E. Higgins Lincoln Street Southwest Harbor

Graffam Family Members Enroll at Bangor High School

Miss Ruth Graffam and Robert Graf, children of Mr and Mrs George S Graffam of Whitefield, frequent visitors to this city on business, have enrolled as students at Bangor High School.

Ruth Graffam Robert Graffam George S. Graffam Whitefield Bangor High School

Miss Julia Grey and Miss Colwell Visit Middletown Hostess

Miss Julia Grey of Middletown and Miss Mary Colwell of New Haven were overnight guests of Mrs. Everett H. Davis on Friday at High Street, sharing hospitality in a local social note.

Julia Grey Middletown Conn Mary Colwell New Haven Everett H. Davis High Street

Boston Area Women Dine Together at Meadows Inn

Mrs Henry E Marshall of South Braintree and Mrs E W Hamilton with daughter Alta of Framingham visited Mrs Everett W Neal on Pine Street Wednesday night. They enjoyed a dinner at New Meadows Inn.

Henry E. Marshall South Braintree Mass E. W. Hamilton Alta Framingham Everett W. Neal Pine Street New Meadows Inn

Miss Hartnett Resumes Studies in Lynn Mass

Miss Alice Hartnett leaves Sunday to Lynn Massachusetts with her mother Mrs Catherine Hartnett to resume school work after spending the summer there.

Alice Hartnett Lynn Mass Catherine Hartnett High Street

Standish women attend Bates College wedding

Miss Lucille Jack of Lisbon Falls and Miss Elizbeth D McGrath were in Standish Tuesday for the wedding of Miss Mary Adelaide Swasey Bates 33 daughter of J T Swasey of Standish and Walter Grant Stewart Bates chemistry instructor son of Mr and Mrs Charles A Stewart of Worcester Mass The ceremony at the Congregational church used the double ring service Rev Louis C Harnish officiated The couple left for a trip to Niagara Falls Chicago and Kansas City and will be at home after Sept 25 at 257 Turner Street Auburn Mrs Stewart is a Standish High School alumna and Mr Stewart is a Los Angeles native educated at Worcester High and Clark University He belongs to Massachusetts Alpha chapter Theta Kappa Nu and the American Chemical Society.

Lucille Jack Lisbon Falls Elizabeth D. McGrath Standish Bates College Mary Adelaide Swasey Bates J. T. Swasey Walter Grant Stewart Charles A. Stewart Worcester Mass Louis C. Harnish Jack Miss McGrath Stewart Niagara Falls Chicago Kansas City Turner Street Auburn Los Angeles Cal Worcester High School Clark University Massachusetts

Mrs Chauncey Lewis Returns From Labor Day Visit

Mrs Chauncey Lewis and her son Malcolm of Everett Massachusetts recently came back after visiting Mrs Lewis sister Mrs Albert McFadden on upper High street.

Chauncey Lewis Malcolm Everett, Mass Labor Day Lewis Albert McFadden Upper High Street

Portland couple on Bath trip via Maine and New Brunswick ferries

Mr and Mrs Alfred Elden of Portland, noted feature writers, journeyed home from an auto trip through Eastern Maine and parts of New Brunswick. They crossed Eastport by the new auto ferry to Deer Isle, then headed to Richardson and L'Etete before reaching St George and the No. 1 highway to St John.

Alfred Elden Portland Bath Maine New Brunswick Eastport Deer Isle Richardson L’erete St George St. John

Miss Dorothy Crooker to Visit Parents in Boston

Miss Dorothy Crooker of Boston is spending her annual vacation with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Herman Crooker on High Street.

Dorothy Crooker Boston Mrs Herman Crooker High Street

O Brien Family Visits Bath Friends After Long Absence

Dr and Mrs F W O'Brien former pastor of Greenwood Baptist Church Brooklyn and founder of People's Baptist Church Bath arrived Thursday for a visit with Dr O'Brien's sister Mrs Luther Thompson at 19 Andrews Road. They say they still have many warm friends here despite years away.

F. W. O'Brien Greenwood Baptist Church Brooklyn People's Baptist Church Bath

Marsh Family Returns From Summer at Popham Beach

Mr and Mrs Rolf Marsh and their four children have returned to their New Jersey home after spending the summer at their summer residence at Popham Beach.

Rolf Marsh New Jersey Popham Beach

Senter's Salon Welcomes New Coiffure Ideas

Miss Stella Brown, head of the faucy salon at Senter's Inc., returns from Boston with the latest coiffure and facial trends to share with patrons.

Stella Brown Senter’s Inc Boston Senter's

George Wade Jr Resumes Studies at Maine School for the Deaf

George Wade Jr of Oak Street left Monday to resume his studies at the Maine School for the Deaf in Portland.

George Wade, Jr Oak Street Maine School For the Deaf Portland

Mrs Frost and Norton Return From Five Day Motor Trip

Mrs Charles H Frost Hibbert L Norton and Miss Mildred C Palmer completed a five day motor trip to the White Mountains with stops at Winnepesaukee Lake Sunapee and Winchendon Mass Miss Palmer remained in New Bedford Mass where she teaches at the school for the deaf after spending the summer at her home 854 Washington street

Charles H. Frost Hibbert L. Norton Mildred C. Palmer White Mountains Winnepesaukee Lake Sunapee Winchendon Mass New Bedford

Mrs Elwell Visits Daughter at Summer Home

Mrs William Elwell of Philadelphia is spending a few weeks with her daughter Mrs Hamilton Webb at her summer home on Middle Street.

William Elwell Philadelphia Hamilton Webb Middle Street

Newell Heads to MIT for 1934 Studies

John Newell left Friday for Cambridge Massachusetts to resume studies at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology after a summer vacation with his parents Mr and Mrs W S Newell of Washington Street. Mr Newell is a member of the class of 1934. Miss Josie F Blagdon was expected to return Saturday after a week in Wiscasset with her brother Fred W Blagdon Gardiner Road.

John Newell Cambridge Mass Massachusetts Institute of Technology W. S. Newell Washington Street Newell Josie F. Blagdon Wiscasset Fred W. Blagdon Gardiner Road

Rye and Portland Ladies Visit Mrs Drake for Weekend

Miss Frances Allen of Rye New York and Miss Polly Porteous of Portland are weekend guests of Mrs. Frederick E. Drake on Washington street.

Frances Allen Rye N. Y Polly Porteous Portland Frederick E. Drake Washington Street

Mrs Nason Resting Comfortably After Operation in Lewiston

Mrs. Harry P. Nason of Cottage Park avenue is resting comfortably in C. M. G. hospital Lewiston after an operation on Thursday. Her son Alfred J. Nason is visiting his sister Mrs. Arthur S. Robertson on Newell avenue Auburn.

Harry P. Nason Cottage Park Avenue C. M. G. Hospital Lewiston Alfred J. Nason Arthur S. Robertson Newell Avenue Auburn

Deering and Dunbar Visit Bar Harbor

Mr. and Mrs. Carroll A. Deering and Mr. and Mrs. Perley E. Dunbar were recent visitors at Bar Harbor, according to local society notes.

Carroll A. Deering Perley E. Dunbar Bar Harbor

Portland Women Set for Chicago Trip in September

Mrs. Ralph Gay Mrs. Margaret Sylvester and Miss Marguerite Hennessey depart September 16 for Chicago and will join a large Portland party. They will attend mass at Rev. Charles E. Coughlin's church in town.

Ralph Gay Margaret Sylvester Marguerite Hennessey Chicago Portland Charles E. Coughlin Trot

Higgins Family Weekend Visit to St Johnsbury

Mr and Mrs Fred J Higgins and daughter Margaret E of Lincoln Street are spending the weekend in St Johnsbury Vermont visiting Mrs Higgins brother and his wife.

Fred J. Higgins Margaret E Lincoln Street St. Johnsbury, Vt

Local Readers Return from Visits in New England

Miss Coletta Keenan.returned from St John N B where she visited her parents Mr and Mrs Lewis P Keenan. Miss Edith K Weeks returned to Melden Mass after a visit with her sister Mrs Walter S Glidden. Mrs Edwin Copeland left for Massachusetts to visit relatives in Everett and West Roxbury and will tour New York and New Jersey with relatives before returning to Bath.

Coletta Keenan R. N St. John, N. B Lewis P. Keenan Miss Keenan Ralph Small Andrews Road Edith K. Weeks Melden Mass Walter 8. Glidden Pearl Street Edwin Copeland Massachusetts Everett West Roxbury Bath

Mrs Sewall and Miss Kimball Visit Montreal Guests

Mrs Samuel S Sewall and Miss Anne Kimball traveled by automobile Sunday morning to Montreal. They will stay a few days as guests of Mr and Mrs Bernard Hallward.

Samuel S. Sewall Anne Kimball Montreal Bernard Hallward

Free Will Church Women Take Bus Trip to Old Orchard

Mrs Alice Walker invited Free Will Workers of the Corliss Street church to Old Orchard. Twenty one members rode the Bluebird bus, enjoyed fish chowder on the porch, swam and visited the Pier, then returned at 7 30 with Harolds car also part of the excursion.

Corliss Street Alice Walker Old Orchard Walker Harold Charles H. Berry Emma Knowlton Annie Blodgett Frank Bowker Lee Scott Walter Taylor Pearl Wellington A. Moore William E. P. Hatch Eugene Watson John Hunt Edward McCabe Clara Coombs Lillian Fisher E. R. Wright Chester A. Plant Eleanor Jones Fred W. Bragg Ruby Preble Warren McIntire James Gillespie Wilfred W. Chaney

Beacon Street Couple Visit Portland

Mr and Mrs Frank Daley of Beacon Street were recent visitors in Portland.

Frank Daley Beacon Street Portland

Edge family returns from Scotland hunting trip

Hon Walter E Edge came back Saturday to his Small Point summer home after a month hunting in Scotland with friends. He plans to return to Ventnor New Jersey Tuesday night while Mrs Edge and their son follow a week later. They will move to Washington in November to open a residence leased to Ogden Mills former Treasury Secretary under Hoover.

Walter E. Edge Small Point Scotland Ventnor N. J

Mrs Byron Higgins Returns to Duty at Wilsons Pharmacy

Mrs. Byron Higgins resumed her duties at Wilson's Pharmacy on Monday after a two week vacation, marking her return to work amid routine operations.

Byron Higgins Wilson’s Pharmacy

Bath youths enroll at University of Maine in Orono

James Temple Leonard Litchfield Paul Wilson Newell Wilson and John Murray left Bath on Tuesday to enroll in the freshman class at the University of Maine in Orono. Miss Louise Calderwood Miss Carol Stevens and Miss Netta Briggs will join the freshman class from Bath.

James Temple Leonard Litchfield Paul Wilson Newell Wilson John Murray Bath Orono University of Maine Louise Calderwood Carol Stevens Netta Briggs

Vocal Student John Sheldon Returns to Boston Study

John Sheldon resumes voice culture training in Boston under Prof. W. L. Whitney at the New England Conservatory of Music to continue his vocal studies.

John Sheldon Boston W. L. Whitney New England Conservatory of Music

Local youths head to Hebron Academy for new year

John Levya leaves Tuesday for Hebron Academy after starring on the Hebron basketball team last year. Archibald M. Main Jr. and Lewis Swett from this city will also attend Hebron this year, with Main entering his second year and noted for the swimming team last winter.

John Levya Hebron Academy Mr. Levya Hebron Archibald M. Main Jr Lewis Swett Mr. Main

Mrs Mallet Returns Home After Summer Visit

Mrs Annie Mallet returns to her Providence Rhode Island home after spending the summer at the house of Miss Susan N Ballou on High Street.

Annie Mallet Providence, R. I Susan N. Ballou High Street

Breton baby born in Bath City Hospital to Mr and Mrs Breton

Dorothy Janet Breton is the name given the daughter born Sept 4 to Mr and Mrs Lionel Armand Breton of 29 Oliver Street at Bath City hospital. Mrs Breton was formerly Phyllis Ruth Burden. Mr and Mrs Charles Bradeen and son Junior left Monday for Essex Conn where they will pass a week before returning to their home in Montreal.

Charles S. Bradeen Montreal Dorothy Janet Breton Lionel Armand Breton Oliver Street Bath City Hospital Breton Phyllis Ruth Burden Charles Bradeen Son Junior Essex Conn

Melcher Daughter Dorothy Weds Donald Seward in Neponset

Dorothy R. Melcher and Donald M. Seward marry on Thursday September 7. Seward, son of Prof. Ora P. Seward and the late Mary Pray, will teach in Rowland, North Carolina. He is nephew of Miss Lily Pray of Neponset and spent the summer at Foster's Point.

Carroll B. Melcher Neponset Mass Dorothy R. M. Melcher Donald M. Seward Mr. Seward Ora P. Seward Deland, Fla Mary Pray Lily S. Pray Foster’s Point Rowland, N. C

Mr and Mrs Greenblatt Welcome Baby Boy

Mr and Mrs Solomon K Greenblatt of 233 Washington Street announce the birth of their son weighing nine pounds on Monday morning.

Solomon K. Greenblatt Washington Street

Framingham Ladies Dine During Bath Visit

Mrs Henry E Marshall and Mrs E W Hamilton and daughter Alta of Framingham Mass visited Mrs E W Neal in Bath. They enjoyed dinner at New Meadows Inn during the trip.

Henry E. Marshall E. W. Hamilton Alta Framingham, Mass E. W. Neal Bath New Meadows Inn

Exodus from Little Wood Island Sends Locals on Trips

Last week residents of Little Wood Island began departures to destinations in New York and Chicago. Glenn Thompson left for Chicago leaving his wife and Patricia for a brief extended visit with George Ballou family. John J. Rust and twin daughters Marion and Betty sailed to Yonkers. Francis E. Quick and daughter Jean headed to Bronxville while Hosea C. Ballou and daughters Nancy Barbara and Carol left Friday night for Bronxville.

Little Wood Island Glenn Thompson Chicago Patricia George Ballou John J. Rust Marion Betty Yonkers N. Y Francis E. Quick Jean Bronxville Hosea C. Ballou Nancy Barbara Carol

Mrs. Brackley Patient at Brunswick Hospital

Mrs. Fred L. Brackley of 268 Center Street is listed as a patient at Brunswick Hospital.

Fred L. Brackley Center Street Brunswick Hospital

Brackleys Family Weekend Visit in Center Street Home

Mr and Mrs Lester M Brackley and their three children from North Cohasset Mass spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs F L Brackley living on Center street.

Lester M. Brackley North Cohasset Mass F. L. Brackley Center Street

Poem Collection by Mrs. Violetta Lansdale Berry Published

Portland author Mrs. Violetta Lansdale Berry has released a poetry collection titled The Great Blue Heron and other poems through G. P. Putnam's Sons. The volume, written for personal pleasure, has attracted considerable interest from friends and readers.

Violetta Lansdale Berry Harold Lee Berry Portland G. P. Putnam's Sons

Scott family visited Stafford Springs Conn over weekend

Principal and Mrs. A B Scott spent the weekend in Stafford Springs Connecticut returning home with their daughter Barbara who has been staying there for a month.

A. B. Scott Stafford Springs Conn Barbara

Mead Couple Return to Oxford After Bath Visit

Prof. and Mrs. Edward G. Mead return to Oxford Ohio after weeks in Bath with Mr. and Mrs. A M Cutler. They plan visits to Mrs Mead's alma mater Vassar and to West Point Military Academy where Prof Mead will be guest of the academy organist.

Edward G. Mead Oxford Ohio Bath A. M. Cutler Vassar Mrs. Mead West Point Military Academy Prof. Mead Academy

Port Porters Visit Bath Friends During Maine Tour

Capt. and Mrs. W. B. Porter of Port Washington Long Island motored from Ogunquit to Bath Monday to visit Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Newell and friends. They recall Bath ties from three years ago when the Morgan yacht Corsair was under construction. They plan a short auto tour through Eastern Maine to Campden and return via the White Mountains.

W. B. Porter Port Washington Long Island Bath Ogunquit W. B. Newell Morgan Yacht Corsair John A. Morse Summer Street Maine Campden White Mountains Tebo Yacht Basin Brooklyn

Drake Jr Visits Ardmore Pa Relative in Winter Harbor

Frederick E. Drake Jr. of Washington Street has spent several weeks at Winter Harbor and visits his uncle William Plummer and Mrs. Plummer in Ardmore Pennsylvania.

Frederick E. Drake, Jr Washington Street Winter Harbor William Plummer Mrs. Plummer Ardmore, Pa

Dinner party honors Miss Doris Tabor from Everett Mass

Miss Barbara Tubbs entertained a number of friends at her High street home Saturday night with a dinner honoring Miss Doris Tabor of Everett Massachusetts. Attendees included Misses Doris Tabor Barbara Nickerson Lydia Atwood Elizabeth Pinkham Dorothy Anliker and Jane Wing.

Barbara Tubbs High Street Doris Tabor Everett Mass Barbara Nickerson Lydia Atwood Elizabeth Pinkham Dorothy Anliker Jane Wing

Mrs Tucker Visits Sister in Providence

Mrs William Tucker of Providence Rhode Island arrived Tuesday for a few days visit with her sister Mrs William P Hill of Middle street Mrs Tucker has been spending the summer at St Andrews

William Tucker Providence R. I William P Hill Middle Street

Brownells Visit Relatives in Boston Newton Trip

Mr and Mrs Robert Brownell spent the weekend with relatives in Boston. They were joined by Mr and Mrs Wilbur Billings who will spend a month with their son David Billings in Newton Massachusetts.

Robert Brownell Boston Wilbur Billings David Billings Newton Mass

Loring Family Returns to Philadelphia After Visit

Mr and Mrs Wilton Loring and their son William return to Philadelphia where Mr Loring works at the Navy yard after a brief visit with Mr and Mrs John Loring in North Bath plus friends in Freeport and Winnegance.

Wilton Loring William Philadelphia Loring Navy Yard John Loring Bath Freeport Winnegance

Piercees Close Summer Home at Birch Point

Mr and Mrs Thomas Pierce of Providence Rhode Island have closed their seaside cottage at Birch Point for the season after a summer of occupancy.

Thomas Pierce Providence, R. I Birch Point

Bartletts and McCuskers Visit Mrs. Buller

Mr and Mrs Thomas H Bartlett of Portland and Mr and Mrs John McCusker with their three children Donald Patricia and Marie of South Portland were Sunday guests of Mrs Henry W Buller at 624 High Street.

Thomas H. Bartlett Portland John McCusker Donald Patricia Marie South Portland Henry W. Builer High Street

Mrs Trott Heads to Providence for Week Visit

Mrs. Raymond H. Trott left Saturday for a week at her Providence Rhode Island home. She will return to Small Point Beach, staying a few days before closing her summer residence there for the season.

Raymond H. Trott Providence R. I

Hunter Family Heads Home From Cape Cod Visit

Lieut and Mrs George P Hunter and their two sons George Jr and Andrew returned to their Summer street home after spending ten days on Cape Cod.

George P. Hunter George, Jr Andrew Summer Street Cape Cod

Barnes Family Reopens Home on Russell Street

Mrs. S. W. Barnes and her sons Merrill and Ernest have reopened their home at 69 Russell street after two and a half years away. Ernest returns from Philadelphia while Capt. Barnes remains with Sexton Bry ant ship brokers of New York. Merrill spent the summer with them and accompanied his father on a voyage to Charlestown, S. C. The family plans Merrill’s return to Morse high school next Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Roger D. Skillings visited Sebasco for the weekend.

Local CCC members visit Bath after Eagle Lake trip

Walter Cressey and Raymond Dough motored to Eagle Lake Bar Harbor Monday night with Maurice Warner and Thomas Deejay of 154th CCC who returned after a three day visit with relatives in Bath. Warner is assistant doctor and Deejay is engineer in the electrical department.

Walter Cressey Raymond Doughty Eagle Lake Bar Harbor Maurice Warner Thomas Deejay 154Th Co Civilian Conservations Corps Bath Warner Mr Deejay

Miss Kenney to enter Nassan Institute for secretarial study

Miss Mary Kenney daughter of Mr and Mrs Russell Kenney of Bath Street will begin a secretarial course at Nassan Institute in Springvale this week.

Mary Kenney Russell Kenney Bath ‘Street Nassan Institute Springvale

Marrs Welcome Daughter At City Hospital

A daughter was born Tuesday morning at City hospital to Mr. and Mrs. John H. Marr. The baby weighs eight pounds. Mr. Marr formerly served as circulation manager for the Portland Press Herald in Bath and now holds a similar post for the Waterville paper.

City Hospital John H. Marr Marr Portland Press Herald Bath Waterville

Avery Family Returns to Williamstown After Summer

Prof. and Mrs. Maurice W. Avery and their son Maurice Elliot have returned to Williamstown Massachusetts following a Summer spent at Appalachee Shores in the Boothbay region.

Maurice W. Avery Maurice Elliot Williamstown Mass Appalachee Shores Boothbay Region

Littlefield Enters University of Maine Freshman Class

George Littlefield son of Rev and Mrs Forest L Littlefield 33 Union Street left Wednesday to enroll in the freshman class at the University of Maine. He graduated Morse High School in 1930 and Kent’s Hill Preparatory School in 1933.

George Littlefield Forest L. Littlefield Union Street University of Maine Morse High School Kents Hill Preparatory School

Mr and Mrs Curry Visit Cousin in City

Mr. and Mrs. Allison Curry and daughter Myrna of Brooks were week and guests of Mr. Curry's sister Miss Eva Curry at 37 Chestnut Street. They returned to Brooks Monday.

Allison Curry Myrna of Brooks Mr. Curry Eva Curry Chestnut Street

Canton social guests at Brigham's Cove camp

Mrs. H. T. Butterfield of Canton and her daughter Miss Maxine R. N. of New York City visited Mrs. Eugene Footer and spent the weekend at the Footer camp in Brigham's Cove.

H. T. Butterfield Canton Maxine, R. N New York City Eugene Footer Footer Camp Brigham's Cove

Luncheon and Bridge at Country Club Highlights Scores

Mrs James A Gillies Jr hosted a Monday luncheon at the Country Club with two contract tables. Mrs Alden G Smith won the high score and Miss Miriam W Kimball took second.

James A. Gillies, Jr Country Club Alden G. Smith Miriam W. Kimball

Haskell Enters University of Maine Freshman Class

Richard H Haskell son of Mr and Mrs Robert H Haskell of 17 Grove street left Tuesday for Orono to enter the freshman class at the University of Maine He graduated Morse high school in June 1930.

Richard H. Haskell Robert H. Haskell Grove Street Orono University of Maine Morse High School

Frances Shaughnessy Returns Home After Summer

Miss Frances Shaughnessy returns to Washington street home after spending the summer at Popham Beach, detailing a restful season and plans to resume daily routines.

Frances Shaughnessy Washington Street Popham Beach

Train schedules and events mark a brisk Bath Maine day

Comely brunette spots a Maine Central ticket office clerk to cash a check and boards a Rockland train after a dash to City Hall square. The article lists trains The State of Maine Bar Harbor and Down Easter with schedule changes effective Sunday the 24th and notes service adjustments, postmaster exam results, church class resumption, a ship fire, Inn closure, gun club shoot, and Morse high school timetable and football fundraisers.

Maine Central Lorrain Price Maine State of Maine Portland Grand Central New York Bar Harbor Washington Philadelphia Pennsylvania Bangor Ellsworth Bath Rockland

Winter amusements and local notices in Winnegance

Junior Pennell rides a pony from Gray Road Amusement Park during winter 15 cent rides fund hay and grain. Leon Pennell has city water installed on High Street, Thatcher B Pinkham Jr is ill. Archery interest grows as a large target is set and a club may form.

Junior Pennell Gray Road Leon Pennell High Street Thatcher B. Pinkham Jr

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Marcus Beebe Marcus Windsor Vna Wakefield, Mass Beebe William P. Drake Roland Taylor Coast Guard Graydon Morse James B Drake MacMillan Island Allen Tutoring School George H. Hodgkins Car F. Pierce Eric Blair William Lumsden Roger D. Skillings Sebasco South Bristol Customs House Milton H. Douglas Sterling Bible Corliss Street Church Deering Room Bishop’s Wharf Richmond Gun Club C. A. Alexander Bath Boothbay Harbor Virginia A. P. Greenleaf Boothbay Harbor Islands Lester G. Munsey Jr Star Route 4 City Hall James A. Murray Page Street Board of Education Royal Arcadians
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