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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1932

Page

6

Local residents share summer travels and career moves

Mr and Mrs Solomon K Greenblatt of 233 Washington Street returned from a Massachusetts trip for their silver wedding on Aug 27. Their daughter Besse F joined them later, while Miss Greenblatt begins as Weeks Street School principal. Various Bangor residents announce travels, job changes, and family events across Boston Roxbury Dorchester Bath Glouester and Malden with multiple mentions of relatives and new assignments.

Solomon K. Greenblatt Washington Street Massachusetts Boston Roxbury Dorchester Riva Civia

Baby Audrey Ruth Born to Petersons in Brunswick Hospital

Audrey Ruth, newborn on September 4, is welcomed by Mr. and Mrs. H. Stanley Peterson of Portsmouth at Brunswick hospital. The Petersons’ relatives, including Charles J. Donnell and daughters Jane Barbara and Mary Eleanor, return from a summer in Popham. Jane S. Murphy visits from Small Point with Mrs. Raymond H. Trott.

Audrey Ruth H. Stanley Peterson Portsmouth Brunswick Hospital Charles J. Donnell Jane Barbara Mary Eleanor Washington Street Popham

Girls Return to Farmington Normal for Studies

Miss Eleanor P. Danforth Miss Anna H. Hill and Miss Katharyn L. Shorey left Tuesday for Farmington Normal to resume studies. Miss Danforth travels with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Frank W. Danforth of 1110 High Street. Danforth enters third year in junior high. Hill and Shorey begin their second year in general courses.

Eleanor P. Danforth Anna H. Hill Katharyn L. Shorey Farmington Miss Hill Fred C. Hill North Street Miss Shorey H. Alton Shorey

Moving Notices for Breck and Eby Families

Town informally lists the departures of Mander and Mrs Gysbert Breck with their daughter to New York at week’s end. The R D Eby family of Conners pen Daytona Beach Florida and Warren M. e street are also noted in the notices.

Mander Gysbert B Middle Street Séent Breck

Tea in Washington Street Home Brings Out-of-Town Guests

Mrs. John McInnes hosted a Thursday afternoon tea at her Washington street home for Mrs. Walter E. Edge and Mrs. John W. Williams who are summering at Small Point. Guests included Mrs. Raymond H. Trott, Mrs. Charles M. Ferrell, Mrs. Olive Guild, Mrs. Robert Smythe, and Mrs. John K. Jayne.

John McInnes Washington Street Walter E. Edge John W. Williams Edge Williams Frederick E. Drake Arthur Sewall William S. Newell Robert W Jane Murphy High Street France John Winslow Williams Baltimore Williams S. Newell George Minard New York City Robert Smythe Chicago Henry Dearborn Margaret Cargill New York Ernest A. Allan Topsham John K. Jayne New Canaan Conn Cecil Tucker Hamiton Bermuda

Bath and Gardiner social visits reported after weekend trips

Miss Kathleen Darveau and Miss Agnes Henderson of Gardiner with Miss Cecile Turbyne of Waterville returned home Saturday after two days with Miss Isabel Gallant in Bath. Merrill Barnes returned from a Philadelphia visit with a Northeast run, resuming Morse high school. Mr and Mrs Kniblee Cary of Gardner hosted Rev and Mrs Charles Tubbs, while Mr and Mrs Marvin Truss of 163 Oak street finished a 1500 mile motor trip from Bath Iron Works duties, visiting multiple cities including Philadelphia Syracuse Atlantic City Skaneateles Wilmington Nashua. They left Sept 2 Friday night.

Kathleen Darveau Agnes Henderson Gardiner Cecile Turbyne Waterville Isabel Gallant Bedford Street Merrill Barnes Capt S. W. Barnes Philadelphia Bath Baltimore Kniblee B. Cary Gardner, Mass Charles M. Tubbs High Street Marvin R. Truss Oak Street Truss Bath Iron Works, Corp Syracuse N. Y Atlantic City N. J Skaneateles

Portland Visitors Drop In For Weeks In City

Mr. and Mrs. Ellery Doyle and their young son from Portland are spending several weeks in the city. Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Clark of Richmond join Mr. and Mrs. Fred Clifford and Mrs. Clifford's mother Mrs. Harriet Place for Sunday visit with Mr. and Mrs. John Parris on Upper Washington street.

Ellery Doyle Little Son Portland City Carroll Clark Richmond Fred Clifford

Local Visitors and University Returnees Highlight Week

Mrs Frank Sutherland of Harrisburg Pa visits her aunt Miss Rachel Nichols at 4 Bath Street. Mrs Archie Thayer and granddaughter Marion Anderson return after weeks with her daughter Mrs Howard Norwood in Warren. Several students head to the University of Maine Monday including James M Jackson M H 8 28 Stephen S Marshall Jr M H 8 31 John W Black M H 8 31 Stanley D Henderson M H 8 30 and Donald Henderson.

Frank Sutherland Harrisburg, Pa Rachel Nichols Bath Street Archie Thayer Marion Anderson Howard Norwood Warren University of Maine James M. Jackson M. H Stephen S. Marshall, Jr John W. Black Stanley D. Henderson Donald Henderson

Mrs. Allen Irish and Miss Varney Vacationing at Ocean Park

Mrs. Allen M. Irish and Miss Alice E. Varney left Tuesday for Ocean Park where they will spend a few days as guests of B Plaisted who has taken a cottage there for vacation.

Allen M. Irish Alice E. Varney Ocean Park

Sarkis Resumes Studies at Morse High School

Arthur Sarkis son of Mr and Mrs George B Sarkis of 745 Middle Street resumes his studies at Morse High School Tuesday after a summer visit with a friend in Roxbury Massachusetts He is a senior at Morse School.

Arthur Sarkis George B. Sarkis Middle Street Morse High School Roxbury Mass Moree

Free Baptist Corliss Street group hosts chapel gathering

Mrs Liszie French hosted the Research class at 648 Washington Street with Mrs Annie Chesley and Mrs Jennie Curtis assisting. The meeting included a business session with Q and A, Bible verses, and an entertainment by Mrs Fannie Burden and Mrs Jeannette Plant. Refreshments followed as attendees list shows several local members.

Liszie French Corliss Street Free Baptist Church Washington Street Annie Chesley Jennie Curtis Fannie Burden Jeannette Plant Jennie Seavey Tekla Sanford Annie Allen Mamie Worrey Winnie Mudge Harriet Nocton Mabel Coombs Etta Pottle Mabel Shepard Maud Clark

Bath residents join Kora Temple Shrine visit at Maine State Fair

Principal and Mrs Arthur B Scott and family returned home on Green Street after a summer in Waldoboro. Bath attendees at the Kora Temple Shrine Imperial Potentate Roy C Mills visit included Oliver Moses 2nd George Merrill John Wishart Winfred M Hagan Ralph Wright Edward Sampson Thomas R Huston Lewis Sanborn Charles Miller Melvin H Beerwort Arthur Stilphen John H Freeman. Mrs Charles Trufant Mrs Fred B Curtis and Miss Christine Curtis returned from Bangor after vacations at the First National Bank. Prof Thomas A Riley returned to Northampton Mass after being called to Bath by the death of his Pipes whose funeral was held Tuesday.

George K. Nichols San Francisco Cal Catherine Johnson Quincy Mass Massachusetts Nichols Rachel F. Nichols Bath Street Mrs. Nichols Boston Matson Navigation Co California Arthur B. Scott Green Street Waldoboro Bath Roy C. Mills Des Moines Iowa Oliver Moses George Merrill John Wishart Winfred M. Hagan Ralph Wright Edward Sampson Thomas R. Huston Lewis Sanborn Charles Miller Melvin H. Beerwort Arthur Stilphen John H. Freeman Charles Trufant Fred Thomas A. Riley Northampton Pipes Acadian Society of America Felix Gallant Middle Street Middle Street Court Felix Gallant Jr Hebron Sanatorium Olaf Johnson Arthur Avery John Conroy Gilbert Arsenault John Clancy Francis Bennett Frank Thomas Maxim Gallant Victoria Avery

Miss E Winifred Aderton visits Bowdoin area for weekend

Miss E Winifred Aderton secretary to Hon Breckinridge Long arrives from New York to spend the weekend with her mother Mrs Frances S Aderton at 59 Beacon Street before a business trip to the Middle East. Mrs A W Wilband of Summer Street Wiscasset visited the city Friday. Miss Clara Oliver completed studies at the Salvation Army Training College New York and returns home to recuperate from an operation. She was Morse High School Class of 1930 graduate, a notable basketball player and glee club member. She has offered her life for service in the Salvation Army and is training for officership.

Doris O. London Cavalier A. London Oliver Street New York Long Island College Hospital Brooklyn Miss London Morse High School Kittie McKenna New York City Jennie P. Brown Washington Street E. Winifred Aderton Breckinridge Long Washington, D. C Frances S. Aderton Beacon Street Middle 1St Clara Oliver Salvation Army Training College Miss Oliver Glee Club Salvation Army

Mrs George Melzard and daughter return from visit

Mrs George Melzard and her daughter Eunice have come home after spending three weeks with friends in Freeport Lewiston and Auburn.

George Melzard Eunice Freeport Lewiston Auburn

Foltz Cottage Closes for Season at Small Point Beach

Dr J Clinton Foltz and family close the Foltz cottage at Small Point Beach for the season. Mr and Mrs Hughes and their family spent most of the summer there joined by Foltz in August. Miss Dorothea MacMahan and Miss Alice Whitten work as waitresses at the Bridge Cafe.

Julian Mason Barbara New York J. Clinton Foltz M. B. Hughes Dorothea MacMahan Alice Whitten The Bridge Cafe

Massachusetts Visit For Family From Local Residents

Mrs. Harry M Bennett and son Henry Jr left Trufant street for Cliftondale Massachusetts to stay with Mr and Mrs Burton L Lyon Also accompanying Mrs Henry F Greenleaf of Westport Junction and her grandchildren Alberta and Calvin Greenleaf of Everett Massachusetts Mrs Greenleaf rushed to Massachusetts due to her son Clarence illness in a hospital There is a family connection between Mrs Lyon and Mrs McFadden as sisters.

Harry M. Bennett Harry, Jr Trufant Street Cliftondale Mass Burton L. Lyon Henry F. Greenleaf Westport Junction Alberta Calvin Greenleaf Everett Clarence Lyon Mrs. McFadden

Miss Nellie King Enters Junior Year At Gorham Normal

Miss Nellie E King daughter of Howard King 46 South Street has entered her junior year at Gorham Normal School. She was graduated with honors from Morse High School in June.

Nellie E. King Howard King South Street Gorham Normal School Miss King Morse High School

Powers Daughter Returns to Farmington Normal for Second Year

Miss Dorothy Powers of the Brunswick road, daughter of Mr and Mrs W O Powers, returns to Farmington Normal School for her second year.

Dorothy Powers W. O. Powers Brunswick Road Farmington Normal School Farmington

Social news from Summer home gatherings and visitors

Mrs Arthur J Dunton hosted a Richmond Mountain picnic with many guests from New Jersey Pennsylvania and New York including Mrs Helen Crosby Mrs Samuel Hooper and Mrs John Seematy. Others attended from Wenham Paris and Topsham while local families hosted visitors and held tea at Miss Jane 8 Murphy s High Street home.

Arthur J. Dunton Rich's Mountain Roland Hil John Conti Karcher Jackson Roscoe H. Shaw Eugene M. Desmond Stanley W. Pierce New Jersey W. Emery Chase Sharon Irene Ingalls Priscilla Magoun

Miss Hodgdon enters Lincoln Academy for post graduate study

Miss Ruth Hodgdon daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank A Hodgdon of Woolwich has entered Lincoln Academy Newcastle for a post graduate course after graduating in June She delivered the class prophecy during graduation exercises Sidney Julian is named as a son born Aug 30 to Mr and Mrs Samuel Cronsberg of 787 Middle Street Bath at Bath City Hospital Mrs Cronsberg was formerly Miss Rose Lindenberg Mollie Palmer and Charles Warmuth both of Boston visited in the city with Mrs William B Palmer and with her sister Mrs James P Ledyard They enjoyed a motor trip to Boothbay Harbor and vicinity Mrs W S Boucher returned to the Bridge Cafe 767 Washington Street after spending the Summer at Capitol Island

Annie Zuma Nassan Institute Springvale Michael Zuma Chestnut Street Ruth Hodgdon Frank A. Hodgdon Woolwich Lincoln Academy Newcastle Miss Hodgdon Sidney Julian Samuel Cronsberg Middle Street Bath City Hospital Cronsberg Rose M. Lindenberg Mollie Palmer Charles Warmuth Boston Miss Palmer William B. Palmer James P. Ledyard Boothbay Harbor Harriet C. Lord John A. Lord Belfast Alice Coombs Charles R. Coombs Miss Coombs Mildred ©. Palmer Washington Street Miss Lord Casco Terrace Falmouth Grace Gulliver Louis J. Gulliver Portland Gulliver Grace Mary Gail Ann Derby Washington, D. C Washington Bessie Mikels Phipps Point Gov William Tudor Gardiner Wiscasset

Small Point Beach Clubhouse Closes Midweek After Strong Season

The Small Point Beach clubhouse ended its season midweek under Manley Breck of Garden City New York. Despite widespread dampened spirits elsewhere the club reports its best year in several years with a successful season.

Small Point Beach Club Manley Breck Garden City N. Y Small Point Club

Lewiston Couple Hosts Weekend Guests

Mr and Mrs Alonzo Harriman of Lewiston were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Charles A Harriman.

Alonzo Harriman Lewiston Charles A. Harriman

Local families return from seaside visits

Mrs. Thomas Wardley and daughters Mary and Ruth return to Wollaston Mass after two weeks at David Walsh’s North Bath with Mr. and Mrs. Bradford Belanger. Kenneth McConaughy of New York visits sister Mrs. Gysbert B. Vroom in Phippsburg. Mrs. William Dennison and four children come home on Middle Street after summer at Trevett. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Pierce and two sons go back to New Jersey after a week with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hatch.

Stanley W. Pierce New Jersey Mr. Pierce Robert B. Hatch Washington Street Thomas Wardley Mary Ruth Wollaston Mass David Walsh North Bath Bradford Belanger Andrews Road Kenneth McConaughy New York Mrs Gysbert B. Vroom Phippsburg William Dennison Jean Alice Richard Judith Middle Street Trevett Stanley Pierce Robert Hatch Martin Haley

Miss Mank Enters Farmington Normal for Home Economics

Miss Ruth A. Mank daughter of Mr and Mrs Elmer E Mank of Woolwich begins a four year course in home economics at Farmington Normal school after completing a four year commercial course at Morse College. She recently received the South End P T A prize of 10 in gold for her B S degree work at Farmington. Mr and Mrs George Stangel former bridge engineer with the State Highway Commission left for Bangor to be near the construction site where he is employed.

Ruth A. Mank Elmer E. Mank Woolwich Farmington Normal School Mank Morse South End P. T. A Henry Eames Wood Farmington George Stangel State Highway Commission Bangor Stangel

Hagan Taylor Wedding Arrangements Announced

Announcement of the marriage on April 23 in Manchester New Hampshire between L Evelyn Taylor of Auburn and Thomas M Hagan Jr of Georgetown. Groom's family ties detailed with Morse High School and Bates College backgrounds. bride's education and teaching career noted along with family visits and social engagements.

Thomas M. Hagan, Jr Georgetown L. Evelyn Taylor Auburn Fred P. Taylor Davis Avenue Manchester N. H Thomas M. Hagan Morse High School Hagan Edward Little High School Bates College Europe Orphic Society Lewiston

Miss Martha Cahill to Attend Willard School in Troy

Miss Martha Cahill daughter of ex Mayor Charles H Cahill and Mrs Cahill of 781 High Street will leave next week for Troy New York to enter Miss Willard's School. She has attended school for seven years.

Martha Cahill Charles H. Cahill High Street Troy N. Y

Milas Linge Eroreyter to Begin Lincoln School Studies

The note states Milas Linge Eroreyter, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William, 1044 Washington Street, will start her second year at the Lincoln School for Girls in Providence, R. I., next week.

Milas. Linge Eroreyter William Washington Street Providence R. 1 Lincoln School For Girls

Local residents prepare for returns and departures this season

Mrs. Paul Moore and daughter Betty Jean return home from six weeks with friends in Boston and St. John New Brunswick. Barbara Ross leaves for Brookline Mass to begin her second year at Choate School. Miss Susan E Quick and Earl P Cahoon meet the US Texas in Kingston N Y, Captain Quick intends to spend vacation at 300 Washington St. Howard C Bates starts senior year at University of Maine in Orono.

Paul Moore Betty Jean Clifton Street Boston St. John N. B Barbara Ross Rodney E. Ross High Street Brookline Mass Choate School Richard Quick Susan E. Quick Earl P. Cahoon Kingston N. Y Texas Captain Quick Washington Street Howard C. Bates Delmar E. Bates Snow Park Orono University of Maine Ccbivenie Streeten Morse High Fraternity U. of M

Bootleggers Run $50 Million Business Cheating State Revenue

The article reports bootleggers operating a $50 million enterprise, skirting state revenue by evading taxes and exploiting loopholes. Authorities investigate enforcement gaps as illicit trade flourishes.

Agriculture expert to address farmers for Republican Party

Eastern headquarters at the Waldorf Astoria will host the event with Mr. Burkett, editor in chief of the American Agriculturist, announcing the tariff bill as vital for dairy and poultry farmers. He outlined how the tax law benefits American agriculture and plans to arrange speakers to explain the gains to farmers from the Hoover administration.

Waldorf Astoria Mr. Burkett Ee Eee Ohio Burkett East Hoover Republican Party American Agriculturist New York Republican National Committee

Apple Butter In Winter Menus Safe And Flavorful

Fruit butters can stock shelves for winter meals says Therese E Wood foods specialist. Apple butter is prepared from pulp only with cider or water and spices. Make a gallon using ten to twelve quart kettle and process jars in hot water bath.

Therese E. Wood

Sebasco Lodge to Stay Open Through October

Sebasco Lodge in Bath continues to welcome guests with plans for a Massachusetts party of 25 to 30 visiting in October. Sunday golf was busy with Bath lodge Elksfield and guests from Portland and Bath filling the course. A new annex is under construction and a cottage for next season is near completion. Fall duck and coat shooting will draw gunners next month.

Sebasco Lodge Massachusetts Bath Lodge Elksfield Portland Bath N. A. Cushman

Doble Daughter of Revenue Agent in 1931 Birth Listing

Miriam L. Doble, born in 1931, daughter of Malcolm L. Doble an internal revenue agent, and Mrs. Doble. The notice identifies the family and parentage in a local social column.

Migs Miriam L. Doble M. H Malcolm L. Doble Internal Revenue Agent

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Robert Brownell Cobb Road Archie D. Gillis John J. Hegan St. Martin's Church Millinocket Cheverus High School Ralph T. Marsh Popham Beach Rahway, N. J Alice Hartnett Lynn, Maes Catherine Hartnett Colleen Edward A. Rowe Virginia Elizabeth Trott Madelyn Betty Robson Lydia Smith Dickie Andrews William Freeman, Jr Jane Trott Joanne Heal Betty Lou Buddy Junior Hill Larry Wold Edward Rowe, Jr William Elwell Gloucester Daniel Rosen Roxbury, Mass Brunswick Calais Mary Hobson Clarence A. Peaslee Ruth Ellingwood Rockland Maine Federation of Women's Clubs Copper Kettle Edith Weeks Malden Walter S. Glidden New York University Jane S. Murphy Small Point Raymond H. Trott Lillian Miller Sabine Doris Campbell Elmer Campbell Cherryfield Cherryfield High School Miss Campbell Colby College Charles C. Marsh East Orange Pauline Edward Rowe Sumner Sewall Small Point Beach George Darrah C. S. Robbins Elmer Robbins Benjamin L. Donnell Lewis Totman Edward Street Elizabeth A. Oliver Virginia M. Clark Shirley E. Shepard Torrey Cottage George Popham Hallowell Shepard Miss Clark the Times Miss Shepard Skillings’ Insurance Office Miss Hallowell McFadden A. W. Wilband Summer Street Mina G. Wilson Olive M Hope H. Rowe Five Islands Miriam W. Kimball Langdon T. Thaxter Cushing’s Island Earle B. Perkins New Brunswick Perkins Rutgers University Dr. Perkins Edith M. Perkins Cox's Head Emma E. Walker Squirrel Island Kirsten Robert Chicago University Harry J. Stone Webster Street Robert Bay Point Carrie M. Sampson Albion Wotton Agnes Fahey Will John C. Phillips Nina Wenham Miss Phillips Paris Arthur Nichols Marjorie Harry Morse New London Edwin D. Hardin England Channel Islands Winter Street Bert Cousins David Mr. Cousins Fred Cousins Edgecomb William Corfield Bertha May Somerville, Mass Walter M. Potter James A. Kilburn Myrtle Mrs. Kilburn William H. White Alden Carlton Thomas K. Haley Effie Lord Nash Omaha Neb Maine Arabelle M. Lord Pearl Street Saco Winchester Merton Sprague Harold Brown Edith and Paulina Kent’s Hill Everett Wright Union Street Seal Arom West Point Court of Honor of of Pine Tree Troop Girl Scouts Amber F. Carr Ellen B. Hodgkins Sea Gull Patrol Catherine Shellenmbarger Whippoorwill Dorothy Wing Tne Scarlet Tanagers Chickadees Inez Fr Carr Sophie G. Greenblatt Colonial Club Sebasto Dick Hersom Carl Kennedy Dudley Leavitt John Summerton Haggett Fred N. Sanborn West Bath Cosmopolitan Club Ohio State University
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