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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1933
Page
6
Local note recipients include Mr. and Mrs. Walter J. Pierce returning from their wedding trip, the Rogers family back from a Small Point vacation, Gardiner Rogers closing their Meadowbrook camp and more Bath and Dromore visitors. Many families report summer departures to Sebasco, Popham Beach, and Rosebay with updates on extended stays and homecomings.
Rain forced the Governors Cup final between Clinton D Wilson and Rodney E Ross Jr to be postponed to next Sunday with 36 holes, 9:30 morning and 2:00 afternoon. Eddie Owen defeated Robert Miller 1 up in the consolation final after a tight finish at the Bath club.
The Capt. Frank W. Hulett Post VFW plans a dance marathon possibly at Auburn hall and confirmed Friday evening. If approved, funds raised will support the post relief fund for Lewiston and Auburn's needy.
Dromore Farm Bureau conducted its regular September session in Dromore range hall with 40 members present. Miss Hortense Welch led a program on posture and grooming, with guests from Bath Camden and Small Point. Reports were read and accepted, plans made for an in between meeting, annual fair, and Oct 20 exhibit and harvest supper.
Anxiety rose in the homes of Frank DeFretas and Andrew A Savage after they failed to return from a crab fishing trip on the Sasanoa river to Hockomock bay in a small motorboat. They reappeared at noon Monday after spending Sunday night in an abandoned hut as heavy rain interfered with the jump spark of their engine.
The Morse high school football team hosted a successful benefit dance in the high school gym Friday night, attracting about 100 couples. Proceeds support retaining football as a school sport this fall, with plans for one or two more dances. The Royal Arcadians provided music and spotlights lit the event.
Captain Charles E Hewitt of Richmond visits his son at High Street while Mrs Fred L Parks returns from Camden and Mr Parks comes from Litchfield. A rough road past Phippsburg after last Sundays storm. Mrs Charles T Small hosts a luncheon and bridge for the Women’s auxiliary at Brighams Cove. John D Rogers of Dromore loses a crop of squashes to thieves. Winneyanee men prepare hunting licenses ahead of the duck season opening October 2 and running through November 30.
Miss Charlena Esther Cornish daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry E Cornish of 54 Weeks street and Melford Nelson Perham son of Mr and Mrs Nelson Perham of Woodstock were married Saturday evening at eight at the bride's parents home by Rev Charles H Berry using the double ring service. The bride wore white flat crepe and carried pink and white asters with maiden hair fern. The house was decorated in pink and white with cosmos and dahlias. A surprise reception followed with Bath party friends and local relatives. Ice cream cake and cookies served. The couple will reside in West Paris after a short wedding trip.
The South End Parent Teacher Association restarted its 20th year after summer recess with 17 members present in Washington street rooms. President Mrs. Arthur C. Lemont presided and received thanks for four years of faithful service. Officers named: Mrs. John H. Hunt president, Mrs. Charles E. Hewitt Jr vice president, Mrs. Alfred E. Carpenter secretary, Mrs. Wilfred W. Chaney treasurer. A card party fundraiser was pledged by Mrs. James E. Lockery. date to be announced. Next meeting October 3 to plan the state convention and the year’s program.
William Mann retires from the bakery after 55 years due to flour asthma. He sold his Front Street shop at 132 to Graham White, who has assisted him since April 6. Miss Frances E. Mann will stay on with White. Hon Oliver Moses 2nd visited Boston Tuesday.
Bath city faces debate after Morse high school officials vote to charge students $20 per night for using the auditorium and gym. Edward W. Bridgham, former board member, criticizes the plan, arguing students are sons of taxpayers who funded the $200,000 building and should have access without fees. He says the move undermines the value of physical education and would be economically trivial yet unjust.
Mrs. Alice C. Foss longtime Bath native dies at her Portland home aged 61. She was born in Bath, educated there, married to William H. Foss 34 years ago, and lived in Portland since 1899. Survived by husband, an Bath uncle Edward H. Hartwell and five cousins. Funeral Sunday at 2 p.m. at 278 Spring Street Portland. Body to be brought to Bath for burial.
Mrs Carrie Johnson Conley 68 wife of Seneca H Conley of Bath died Saturday at Brunswick hospital after a recent operation failed to rally. Born in Portland she married Jan 6 1910 and lived in Bath since. She was active in Wesley M E church since 1916 and known for her Christian character and service. She leaves husband a sister and two nephews and a niece. People describe her as genial and devoted to church and community.
George W Troop, 77, longtime cabinet maker who worked in local shipyards, died Friday morning at his home, 81 Lin.
Coln Street resident Mr. Troop died following a year of illness that began with arthritis of the spine and led to complications. He supported the Bath fire department throughout his life, belonged to Hose Co. No. 2, and later ran a Bath grocery. Born in Bath, he was the son of Waldron and Anna Troop and lived in Bath except when farming in Wiscasset. Survived by two sons Harold L. Troop and Euba F. Troop of Bath, a daughter Mrs Raleigh Glynn of Needham Massachusetts, and five grandchildren Raleigh, George, Dawn Glynn, Margorie and Waldron Troop.
Prayers for the late Pearl P. Smith, a well known Woolwich farmer, were offered Thursday morning at his home on the State road by Rev. Plinette Allen of the Montsweag church. The body was taken to Hancock, his birthplace, for funeral services Friday, with burial in Riverside Cemetery.
Funeral services for Carrie Johnson Conley wife of Seneca H Conley were conducted at two o clock Tuesday at the home 88 Union street by Rev Forest L Littlefield Wesley M E church. Bearers were Walter F Day Robert S Gordon George A Cahill and Llewellyn D Rogers with interment in Oak Grove cemetery.
Funeral services were held for George W. Troop at his Lincoln Street home with Rev. Weston P. Holman officiating. Burial followed at Oak Grove. Lieut. Charles E. Tallman had a Richmond Methodist service with Masonic and military burial honors. Interment was in the Richmond cemetery family lot.
The Bath NRA Compliance Board organized in City hall with John J Keegan as permanent chairman. Members include Harry E Cooke Roscoe P Higgins J Haviland Torrey Melvin H Beerwort Mrs Etta M Thurlow and Maj Charles D Bartlett. The board will receive written complaints and hearings may follow. If unresolved, reports may go to Washington to seek removal of the Blue Eagle.
Roger Frederick Denningham wed Beatrice Frances Libby at St Josephs rectory Ipswich Mass on Sept 9. The ceremony featured a white satin gown and Hollywood style veil with gardenias, a large bouquet, and Lohengrin’s march. About 100 guests attended a reception at the groom's home, with Maine to Newburyport attendees. The couple will reside at 23 Water Street Ipswich after a wedding trip through Maine and the White Mountains.
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