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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1931
Page
5
Two Christmas parties were hosted at the Congregational vestry with a Santa Claus gift distribution and refreshments for babies to four year olds, followed by the church school party with games and carols. Community notices include meetings, services, society events, weddings, travel, and holiday gatherings across Wiscasset with multiple local families referenced.
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Heavy rain last Wednesday and a series of social visits fill the column. Miss Ida Neal spent Christmas in Gardiner. Miss Piper of Damariscotta visits her sister Mrs Jesse White. Miss Caroline Young stays with her sister in Randolph. Mrs D Cushman’s funeral held at home Thursday. Several locals travel to Bath and Lisbon Falls. a fatal telegram arrives for Mrs D Cunningham. One man nearly drowns after breaking through thin ice at Birch Point pond. Mr Chaney and family depart for Portsmouth to join husband.
Yesterdays weather was rainy. Residents from Bath Farmington Bangor Boothbay Harbor Postoin and other towns visited Wiscasset. The bridge draw was used for the first time last Thursday. The revival meetings at the Methodist vestry attract over twenty to begin a Christian life.
Wiscasset's quin tet beat the Durand Aces 28 to 4 Monday night in the opening clash for the Prettiest Village in Maine. Stretch Harrington of Bath and Tiny Overlock of Augusta led the offense, with Harrington, Overlock, Brewer and Perkins shining for the Wiscassetttes. Pushard and the Richmond forward were the top players for the Durand squad. Joe Butler from Bath appeared in Wiscasset.
West Bath residents shared Christmas dinners with relatives in Freeport Brunswick and Westbrook while schools resumed for the winter term. Local club activity included Pomona grange attendance and Red Cross patchwork for needy children. A newborn son Clarence Joseph was welcomed in Bath as former resident Clarence Gerrish is noted.
The Salvation Army hall hosted a Christmas program for 225 attendees including children and adults. Junior Sergt. Major Mrs. Fleming organized songs and recitations by young children, with a band playing two marches. Ramsdell sisters led singing, and every Sunday school member received mittens or stockings and toys. Santa distributed gifts and candy as all left smiling.
Albion C Brown sues Mrs Helen McDorr over alleged breach of contract seeking eviction from a West Bath home. The case contends Brown conveyed the property to his son, while McDorr and husband claim ownership with bond for deed records disputed. The matter involves tax payments, a possible front property transfer to Leland Plummer, and a municipal court hearing to determine rights of occupancy.
Charles A. Brown, pastor of Gospel Mission, reports a holiday feast fed 60 hungry men with roast chicken pork chops and sides. Twenty who attended Thanksgiving joined again, plus strangers. plan a January 1 1931 New Year dinner to finish leftovers.
Escort of Dunlap Commandery K T held its most successful dance in years at Masonic Temple on Christmas night with about 300 dancers. Ice cream cakes and crackers were served. Music by Grindell's New Colonial Club orchestra pleased attendees. The fox trot The Night Was Made For Love by Parke Grindell, tied to Rudy Vallee in New York, was new to the crowd.
The Old Folks' Home welcomed many visitors Christmas Day as wreaths decorated the rooms. Volunteers and the matron Mrs. Catherine T. O'Hara oversaw festivities while radio concerts and a decorated tree filled the day with cheer. Gifts included candy and a plant from Mrs. Frank B. Nichols.
James McCredy of Portland visited Woolwich last week while Mrs. Josephine Cunningham of Bath wintered with her sister. A Christmas tree at Montsweag church drew many despite bad weather. Carol Jane Carlton born to Henry and Arrowsic pair. Sunday services were canceled due to Rev J Benjamin Shaw illness. Many locals announced visits, work, and holidays with relatives across Woolwich and nearby towns.
South Dresden notes Harold Wall and Flora Hatch visited Gardiner on Tuesday. George Carlton of Wisconsin spent Christmas with brother Fred Carlton. Glenwood Siegars and Arthur Siegars passed Saturday in Bath. L. H. Siegars and family hosted Christmas evening with Junior, Joseph Burgess, and Vesta Siegars. Fred Ricker and family of Gardiner called on L. H. Siegars Sunday afternoon.
Editor the Independent reports Merritt discusses upcoming Maine Legislature activities. He urges funding for Winneganee bridge repair, seeks cooperation with Senator Carlton for Woolwich, urges at least $1000 for Arrowsic Georgetown bridge via the State Highway Commission, and notes Topsham received $1500 from the Emergency Fund in the prior session.
Grace Episcopal church observed its traditional Christmas Eve service starting at 11 pm with a candle lit nave and festive music led by Frederick Drake. Rev. Charles M. Tubbs delivered a brief greeting on Christ's Dominion as the full choir performed carols and anthems, finishing with midnight bells and carol singing through the city ending with breakfast at the Drakes. The following morning a 9:30 am Holy Eucharist featured familiar carols and anthems. Church school and youth events are scheduled for the afternoon and evening.
A highway department truck broke through the ice on the Park pond Friday morning and heavy effort followed to remove it. City crews have hauled snow to the pond since Tuesday to form a solid base and slow seepage, with Mayor Small hoping the pond will support skaters. The Bath Water District began flooding the Frog pond Friday and will meter the water used, billed to the City at regular rates. no charge was set for the Park and Goddard ponds.
The nine members of the City home family enjoyed a fine Christmas dinner with chicken puddings vegetables nuts and candies. Remembrances from friends were shared, and managers Mr. and Mrs. Elson Harford helped make the holiday pleasant for their charges.
Richard R. Garrison of 249 Water Street and Mrs. Susan Crocker of Rockland wed on Wednesday evening December 24 at Central church parsonage with Rev. David L. Wilson presiding. Miss Mabel Nelson, employed in Portland, returned home for Christmas with her parents Mr and Mrs Charles Nelson of 54 Washington Street.
F K Jack of Bowdoinham died Tuesday in the city while on business. He was known locally for his work and ties to the Bowdoinham area. The obituary notes his passing occurred during a routine trip and honors his public and business engagements.
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