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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1933

Page

3

Miss Martha Cutting Hosts Corliss Street Guests

Miss Martha Cutting of Phippsburg entertained Corliss street church Research class on Wednesday it was a pleasant day despite weather. Rev Charles H Berry and Mrs Lucian R Ames assisted, with a dinner of baked beans salads and cake. Several other members attended and plans were noted for summer class activities. A prior indoor gathering at Mrs Ralph Kenney’s in West Bath featured fish chowder.

Martha Cutting Phippsburg Corliss Street Church Charles H. Berry Lucian R. Ames Miss Cutting William Hatch Arthur C. Lemont Frank Curtis Thenavin Charles H Oliver Mechanic Street Cutting Ralph Kenney West Bath

Mr and Mrs Mensh Visit in City After DC Trip

Mr and Mrs Benjamin F Mensh of Washington DC arrived Saturday morning after visiting in the city as guests of Mrs Nathan Povich at 327 Front Street. Mrs Mensh plans to stay for the Summer and was joined recently by her husband. Miss Mabel Libby a Dike school teacher, spent the weekend at her Gorham home and resides at 17 Beacon Street while in the city.

Benjamin F. Mensh Washington, DC Jett Nathan Povich Front Street Charles Connors Mensh Mabel Libby Dike Gorham Libby Beacon Street City

Mrs Hector visits family and daughter in Bath area

Mrs Fred Hector of Fargo North Dakota arrived Thursday to visit her mother Mrs William D Sewall at Small Point Beach and in Bath. She was joined by her daughter Miss Maury Hector who has entered Hillside School in Connecticut.

Fred Hector Fargo N. D William D. Sewall Small Point Beach Bath Hector Maury Hector Hillside School Connecticut

Edward Morin Heads to Harvard as Junior Student

Edward Morin of Washington street left Friday for Cambridge Massachusetts to resume studies as a junior at Harvard University.

Edward Morin Washington Street Cambridge Mass Harvard University

Mrs Hamilton Webb Leaves Summer Home for New York City

Mrs Hamilton Webb and her daughter Mary, guests at a Summer residence on Middle Street, have departed for New York City. They were accompanied by Mrs Webb's mother Mrs William Ewell of Philadelphia. Miss Vera Howe of Worcester is visiting her aunt. Mrs M C Gackenbach of Cobb Road also noted in the social notes.

Hamilton Webb Mary Middle Street New York City Webb William Ewell Ofhiladelphia Vera Howe Worcester, Mass M. C. Gackenbach Cobb Road

Bath visitors host in Augusta and area social notes

Arthur Colby and D Joseph Doyle of Bath called on Mrs Lettie Mead er Maine state supervisor of re employment offices in Augusta. Mrs Fred Dunton of Boothbay guests of sister Mrs Levi Wiley. Abbott Buck of Mansfield Mass visiting cousins Miss Annabel and Arthur B Stearns at 13 Chestnut St. Maine air praised by Mr Buck. Mrs E C Craig joined husband Lt Craig U S N ordered to Bath Iron Works. Hon and Mrs Arthur J Dunton and daughter Madelyn return from Summer at Foster's Point to Washington St. Miss Marjorie Cummings weekend in Lisbon Falls. Miss Susan L Reed learns of sister in law Mrs George N Reed of Quincy Mass death. Mr Reed long time Chandler Co assistant buyer in Boston. Mr and Mrs Henry Cotteau and daughters Eleanor and Mary weekend at Camp Sunset Sabine. George B Moody of Portsmouth Navy Yard visits on way to Rockland. Dr and Mrs Charles Helah return from Summer at New Harbor to North St.

Arthur Colby D. Joseph Doyle Bath Augusta Lettie Meader Waterville Maine Abbott R. Buck Mansfield Mass Miss Annabel Arthur B. Stearns Chestnut Street Mr. Buck Pine Tree Susan L. Reed Lincoln Street George N. Reed Quincy Reed Chandler Co Boston

Paine Family Welcomes New Grandson and More Births

Cecil E Paine of High street heard of a son born to his daughter Mrs Ernest Rolph and Mr Rolph in Montreal on Sunday. Another daughter Mrs Robert Smyth and Mr Smyth of Chicago, Sr receive congratulations on a son born Thursday. Mrs Smith formerly Miss Virginia Paine and Mrs Rolph formerly Miss Mary Paine.

Cecil E. Paine High Street Ernest Rolph Rolph Montreal Paine Robert Smyth Smyth Chicago Smith Virginia Paine Mary Paine

Bath residents attend Belfast WCTU sessions and local notes

Mrs Charles R Sims and daughter Helen join Bath attendees at Belfast annual WCTU sessions. Bath figures including Rev Charles R Sims and Miss Carrie Trott visit Bradford Junior College and local figures mingle at Sugar Island camp. A Bath woman sustains injuries from stepping into an unlit hole at Washington street crossing.

Miss Marjorie Dearborn Moves To Cosmpolitan Clubhouse

Miss Marjorie Dearborn, longtime resident of 16 Court Street, has moved recently to the Cosmopolitan Clubhouse on Washington Street.

Marjorie Dearborn Court Street Washington Street

Luncheon at Miss Gibbons Yields Table Prize Fun

Miss Mary F. Gibbons hosted a Thursday luncheon at her Washington street home. In the afternoon three tables of contract yielded prizes with Mrs. Mark W. Sewall taking first and Mrs. Carroll Watson second. Out of town guests included Mrs. Edmund Lipplncott of Harpswell and Philadelphia and Mrs. Frederick E. Stowe of Philadelphia.

Mary F. Gibbons Washington Street Mark W. Sewall Carroll Watson Edmund N. Lippincott Harpswell Philadelphia Frederick E. Stowe

Miss M Reynes Fahey Spends Weekend in Portland Home

Miss M Reynes Fahey of the commercial department at Morehigh spent the weekend at her home in Portland. She resides at 785 High street during the school year.

M. Reynes Fahey More High Portland Miss Fahey High Street

Horne Couple Among Panama Pacific Liner Passengers

Mr. and Mrs. William C. Horne visiting Mr. and Mrs. Harry L. Horne of this city were aboard the Panama Pacific liner Virginia, which passed through a recent hurricane that injured many passengers.

William C. Horne Harry L. Horne Virginia

Baby Born At City Hospital To Callan Family

A daughter weighing slightly more than nine pounds was born Saturday morning at City hospital to Mr and Mrs James P Callan of 1014 Washington Street. Mr Callan works as a driver for Oakhurst Dairy.

City Hospital James P. Callan Washington Street

Summer visitors and birthday soirée in Searsport

Mr and Mrs Ernest Everard of Cochestt Mass arrived to spend weeks at their summer home on Upper Washington Street. Mrs Ada Deering and others were dinner guests of Mrs Annie Lord in Searsport last Wednesday, turning into a birthday party for Mrs W C Oliver with a large cake provided by Mrs Lord.

Ernest Everard Cochesett Mass Upper Washington Street Ada Deering Wilbur C. Oliver Arthur G. Oliver Carroll A. Deering N. Gratz Jackson Annie Lord Searsport W. C. Oliver Lord

Crosby Family News From High Street Home

Carl K. Crosby of Brooklyn has spent several days at the Crosby home at 709 High Street. Mrs. Crosby and daughter Peggy, who were at Islesboro for the summer, returned with him Saturday. Mrs. Elizabeth Gibbons, Mrs. Mildred Barker, Mrs. Arthur G. Oliver, and Mrs. Belle Welch were in Portland on Thursday.

Carl K. Crosby Brooklyn Crosby High Street Peggy Islesboro Elizabeth Gibbons Mildred Barker Arthur G. Oliver Belle Welch Portland

Supper party hosts five tables of contract prizes

Mrs. Robert Brownell of Cobb road hosted a Wednesday supper party featuring five tables of contract. Winners named were Mrs. Harry L. Day, Mrs. Carl Anderson, and Mrs. Edwin Andrews.

Robert Brownell Cobb Road Harry L. Day Carl Anderson Edwin Andrews

Johnsons relocate from Harriman house to 846 Washington Street

Mr and Mrs Royal Johnson who had been living at the Harriman residence moved on Thursday to 846 Washington Street.

Royal Johnson Harriman House Washington Street

Former Aldermen and Ladies Return from Quebec Trip

Ex Aldermans and Mrs. Ralph C Covel with Mrs W A McNeal Mrs W S Wiggin and Mrs Charles Lockery have returned from a motor trip of several days to Quebec Malcolm L Doble passed Sunday at his Sabine cottage with Dr Warren E Kershner as his guest

Ralph C. Covel W. A. McNeal W. S. Wiggin Charles Lockery Quebec Malcolm L. Doble Sabine Warren E. Kershner

Farrell heads to Springfield college for junior year

Duncan H. Farrell left Monday for Springfield Massachusetts to enter his junior year at Springfield college after a Summer at home with his parents Mr and Mrs Henry S Farrell 8 Turners court He was joined in Brunswick by Richard Hayden a Springfield senior Miss Mildred G Nichols spent the weekend at Popham as a guest of her sister Mrs Frank A Small 994 Washington street

Duncan H. Farrell Springfield Mass Springfield College Henry S. Farrell Turner's Court Brunswick Richard Hayden Mildred G. Nichols Popham Frank A. Small Washington Street

Miss Anne K Quinn Returns to Bookkeeping at Senters Inc

Miss Anne K Quinn of 593 Middigs Street resumes duties in the bookkeeping department at Senters Inc after a two week vacation in Boston, returning Sunday to work Monday morning.

Anne K. Quinn Middigs Street Senter's, Inc Boston

Mr and Mrs James A McLaughlin Return From Boston Visit

Mr and Mrs James A McLaughlin of 55 Willow Street returned Sunday evening from Boston where they spent a week with relatives.

James A. McLaughlin Willow Street Boston

Sampsons Visit Bath Weekend Guests of Local Family

Mr and Mrs Arthur P Sampson and their children Richard and Alice from 12 Columbia Road Woodfords spent the weekend in Bath as guests of Mr and Mrs John Sampson of 1059 High Street.

Arthur P. Sampson Richard Alice Columbia Road Woodfords Bath John Sampson High Street

Mrs Gay and companions visit World's Fair in Chicago

Mrs Ralph Gay along with Miss C Marguerite Hennessy and Miss Margaret N Sylvester returned Saturday from a week in Chicago where they toured the World’s Fair.

Ralph Gay C. Marguerite Hennessy Margaret N. Sylvester Chicago

Donnells and guests visit Portland on weekend

Mr and Mrs Charles J Donnell of Washington street passed Friday in Portland. They were joined by Stanley Williams of the London office of the National City Bank who has been in Brunswick. Dr and Mrs Harry Davis and daughter Patricia of Portland celebrated Rosh Hashanah as guests of Mrs Davis' parents Mr and Mrs Joseph Solovich at 927 High street.

Harry A. Beals Augusta City Charles J. Donnell Washington Street Portland Harry Davis Patricia Davis Joseph Solovich High Street

Bath Youth Enters Bowdoin Freshman Class

Charles L. Stuart son of Dr and Mrs A I Stuart of 83 South street joined Bowdoin college freshmen on Thursday morning. He graduated Morse high in 1931, studied post graduate work in 1932, and spent the past year working in his father’s optician office in the city.

Benjamin Hagcett Jr Benjamin Hagenert Newark No J Bath Bowdoin College Morse High School Wot City Treas Donald D. Young Charles L. Stuart A. I. Stuart South Street

Walters Takes Vacation to Century of Progress Exposition

Harry A. Walters assistant cashier of the Bath National bank left Saturday for Chicago to attend the Century of Progress Exposition immediately after starting his annual vacation.

Harry A. Walters The Bath National Bank Chicago

Delegates Named From Episcopal Diocese of Maine

Mrs. Frederick E. Drake of Washington street heads ten delegates from the Woman's Auxiliary for the provincial meeting in Providence Rhode Island October 16 and 17. Also named are Mrs. Kenneth C. M. Sills of Brunswick and Mrs. J. B. Waterbury of Camden.

Frederick E. Drake Washington Street Woman's Auxiliary Episcopal Diocese of Maine Providence R. I Kenneth C. M. Sills Brunswick J. B. Waterbury Camden

Miss Powers Heads to Boston Art School

Miss Ruth Powers daughter of Dr and Mrs Maxwell Powers leaves Saturday morning for Boston to enter the Vesper George School of Art.

Ruth Johnson Brockton Mass Bath Maxwell Powers Seneca H. Conley Powers Boston Miss Ruth Vesper George School of Art Ruth Powers

Bath man’s son joins Bowdoin entering class in 1905

Bath residents learn Stanley Williams Jr joins Bowdoin College as part of the entering class of 1905. His father, Stanley Williams, works with National City Bank in Paris and formerly lived in Portland, with many Bath friends.

Bath Stanley Williams Stanley, Jr Bowdoin Williams National City Bank Paris Portland

Movements and Visits Highlight Boston Area Social Notes

Gardiner D. Rogers of C W Rogers Inc leaves for the World's Fair in Chicago aboard a special Boston train. Edward Morin, son of Dr and Mrs Harry F Morin, departs for Harvard University for his junior year. Mr and Mrs Kenneth P Sheldon of Falmouth visit in town. he is aide to the Electric Cape and Vineyard Co. Others include Mr and Mrs Lewis E Wilson and family motor trip to Cadillac Mountain, and Mrs Frank R Mason and daughter visiting from Fitchburg and Waterville. Mary Georgina Verrett of Boston called Bath, as her aunt Mrs Irwin M Intire is hospitalised there.

Gardiner D. Rogers C. W. Rogers, Inc Chicago Mr. Rogers Boston Kenneth P. Sheldon Falmouth Mass William H. Sheldon High Street Sheldon Louise Lawrence Chester Lawrence Morse High Bentley School of Accounting Electric Cape and Vineyard Co Associated Gas Industries S. Mary Georgina Verrett Bath Irwin M. McIntire Middle Street Bath City Hospital

Johnson returns from Portland after theatre accident

Royal A. Johnson has come back from Portland where he was summoned late last week after an accident in which his mother, Mrs. Inga L. Johnson, fell down stairs in a Portland theatre, spraining both ankles and injuring her head. She remains at the Eye and Ear Infirmary.

Royal A. Johnson Portland Inga L. Johnson Eye and

Swift & Co. branch hosts discussion after World’s Fair trip

M H Beerwort manager entertained Swift & Co local branch at George Nugent home on Court street Thursday. He spoke on his World’s Fair trip as a prize winning salesman. Guests included J L Perry L D Cooper H B MacElman Samuel Rogers William Curran Otis Morse Allen Buck Edward Hodgdon George Nugent Frank A Hodgdon and Herbert Munsey. Mrs John A Morse and Mrs Fred R E Dean drove to Portland for the day. Miss Jean L Edgecomb of the Boston American office, formerly a Bath Daily Times proof reader, visited Richmond with her parents and sister Edith Edgecomb Thursday.

M. H. Beerwort Swift & Co George Nugent Court Street Mr. Beerwort Swift & Company J. L. Perry L.D. Cooper H. B. MacElman Samuel Rogers William Curran Otis Morse Allen Buck Jean L. Edgecomb Boston American Office Bath Daily Times Richmond Eugene Edgecomb Edith Edgecomb

Florence Cohen and companions visit Bath and Brunswick

Florence Annable Cohen wife of Dr. Sidney Cohen of New York visited Bath with Loretta Reynolds and Ruth Cohen both of New York. They stayed part of their vacation with Major and Mrs. John J. McManus of Brunswick at Indian Rest. Mrs. Cohen’s mother Eleanor F. Annable of Brunswick joined them returning from New York. Mrs. Cohen attended Morse high School class of 1924. John McInnes Jr. of Washington Street left Friday for a few days in Boston.

Florence Annable Cohen Sidney Cohen New York City Bath Cohen Loretta Reynolds Ruth Cohen Major John J. McManus Brunswick Indian Rest John McInnes, Jr Washington Street Boston

Palmer Family Ties Highlight East Orange Homecoming

Nathaniel T. Palmer, once a Bath shipbuilder, arrived in East Orange after 17 years away and rest at his late brother Frank A. Palmer's home at 712 High Street. His son Nathaniel T. Palmer, Jr. returned to East Orange Saturday. Elliott Samuel is the name given to the son born Sept. 12 to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Palais of Portland, formerly Lena Abel of Brunswick before marriage.

Nathaniel T. Palmer Bath East Orange N. J Frank A. Palmer High Street Nathaniel T. Palmer, Jr Elliott Samuel Fred Palais Portland

Luncheon Hosted for Mrs Sewall Visitor from Los Angeles

Mrs Frederick Sewall entertained Thursday at a luncheon for Mrs Frank Sewall of Los Angeles visiting. Afternoon cards were played. Out of town guests included Mrs Edward Hetzler of New York and Mrs Winifred R Bailey of Kansas City Mo.

Frederick Sewall Frank Sewall Los Angeles Cal Edward Hetzler New York Winifred R. Bailey Kansas City

Small Point Beach Club House Closes After Strong Season

Small Point Beach club house closed recently after a successful season with Manley Breck of Garden City N Y in charge. Mr Breck will stay at Small Point for a few more weeks before returning home.

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

Mrs Winifred Bailey Guests At Stone House Visit

Mrs Winifred R Bailey of Kansas City Missouri has spent several weeks at Small Point and is now passing a few days with Mrs Arthur Sewall at the Stone house sharing a seaside visit with family and friends.

Winifred R. Bailey Kansas City, Mo Arthur Sewall Stone House

Waynflete Girls Enjoy Weekend Outing at Camp Wyonegoni

Miss Jane Hyde and Miss Nancy Hyde of Elmhurst joined other Waynflete girls from Portland for the first weekend outing at Camp Wyonegoni Denmark. The series will feature outdoor camping and later winter sports with Roland Cobb serving as camp director.

Jane Hyde Nancy Hyde Elmhurst Waynflete House Portland Camp Wyonegoni Denmark Roland Cobb

Ruth Powers Heads to Boston for Winter Art Study

Miss Ruth Powers of Middle Street travels to Boston to study art for the winter season. She will pursue lessons and gallery visits as part of her noted artistic interests.

Ruth Powers Middle Street Boston

Bath Hosts Boston Visitors as King Family Receives Guests

Mr. and Mrs. John King of Floral street entertain Mrs. King's father James Gladney of Boston on his first Bath visit in 20 years. He will return Sunday with his daughters Mrs. Edward Densmore and Mrs. John R. McIsaac, all of Boston.

John King Floral Street King James Gladney Boston Bath

Andrews Family Weekend Visit To Orono Parents

Mr and Mrs Edwin R Andrews and two sons Frederick and Richard of High street left Friday to spend the weekend with Mrs Andrews parents Mr and Mrs Perley Palmer of Orono.

Edwin R. Andrews Frederick Richard High Street Perley Palmer Orono

Community cane holder visits Bath relative in Bath

Lester Rokes of Warren, holder of a cane presented years ago by a Boston newspaper to pass to the oldest man in each community, was in Bath Thursday to visit a relative, Lester H. Young of Granite.

Lester Rokes Warren Boston Bath Lester H. Young Granite Street

Mrs Andrews Visits Wakefield Cousin In Massachusetts

Mrs J R Andrews of Washington street is spending a two week visit in Wakefield Massachusetts with her cousin Mrs Winfield Jordan.

J. R. Andrews Washington Street Wakefield, Mass Winfield Jordan

Bath welcomes visiting Ford couple after European tour

Mr and Mrs Doles L Ford of St Petersburg Florida guest of Miss Rosa H Brown at 676 Washington street They just returned from a tour of England Holland Germany Switzerland Italy and France and survived a hurricane off Nantucket They will stay in Bath until mid October then Miss Brown will ride with them to their apartment in St Petersburg to spend her 14th winter in the Sunshine City

Doles L. Ford St. Petersburg Fla Rosa H. Brown Washington Street Mrs. Ford England Holland Germany Switzerland Italy France Nantucket Bath Miss Brown Sunshine City

Mrs Mae FE Brown Guest of Sister in Lynn Mass

Mrs Mae FE Brown of Lynn Massachusetts spent the weekend as a guest of her sister Mrs Joseph E Hart at 502 High Street The visit highlighted her family gathering and a brief stay in the city.

Mae Fe, Brown Lynn Mass Joseph E. Hart High Street

Pratt Tour Travelers Visit Town From Quincy Mass

Mr and Mrs Charles L Pratt of Quincy Mass arrived Sunday night after an automobile tour through the White Mountains and will stay a week at his mother in town Mrs Harry T Passmore has recovered from illness enough to take her first car ride in six weeks on Sunday.

Charles L. Pratt Quincy Mass White Mountains Harry T. Passmore

Mr and Mrs McAuliffe Tour Exposition and Niagara Falls

Mr and Mrs Edward McAuliffe returned from Chicago where they attended the Century of Progress Exposition. On the way home they visited Royal Oak Michigan and met Rev Father Charles E Coughlin. They spent two days at Niagara Falls and a day sightseeing in Ontario Canada.

Edward McAuliffe Chicago Royal Oak Mich Father Charles E. Coughlin Niagara Falls Ontario Canada

Meeting of Myrtle lodge Past Ladies' club hosts and games

Mrs. Wallace L Atwood and Mrs. Fred S Curtis hosted the Past Ladies club of Myrtle lodge No 8 L O S O L at 57 Washington street with 16 present. After business led by President Arthur C Le mont, members played bridge and flinch with top prizes awarded. The next meeting is set for Oct 23 at Mrs Nelsons 54 Washington street. State Highway officer John P Crosby of Bath departs Friday for Chicago with a Maine police detachment to escort the Maine delegation to the American Legion convention.

Wallace L. Atwood Fred S. Curtis Ladies’ Club Myrtle Lodge L. O Atwood Washington Street Arthur C. Lemont Lemont Lois McKiever Nelson Duley John P. Crosby Bath Maine Chicago American Legion Convention J. W. Hanson Joseph F. Young William P. Hancock George Fowler George B. Dubay Granville Seaman Ralph Sullivan

Sewall Family Leaves Bath for New York Winter

Mrs Arthur Sewall second and three children Nancy Harold and Cynthia have been in Bath and Small Point Beach this summer and left Monday night for New York where they will spend the winter.

Arthur Sewall 2d Nancy Harold Cynthia Bath Small Point Beach New York

J Edward Drake Jr and Carolyn Plant Visit Nasson Institute Student

J Edward Drake Jr and Miss A Carolyn Plant drove Sunday to Springvale to call on Miss Mary K Kenney a first year Nasson Institute student in this city.

J. Edward Drake, Jr A. Carolyn Plant Springvale Mary K. Kenney Nasson Institute

Sewalls Travel for Mary Sewall to Emma Willard

Mr and Mrs Arthur Sewall and Miss Mary Sewall of the Stone house left Sunday for Troy New York where Mary Sewall will attend the Emma Willard School. The Sewalls will spend several days in New York afterward.

Arthur Sewall Mary Sewall Stone House Troy N. Y Emma Willard School Sewall New York

Colby College Registers 167 New Students Frida y

Miss Ruth S Hodgdon daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank A Hodgdon of Woolwich is among 167 new students registered as Colby College begins its 116th year on Friday.

Ruth S. Hodgdon Frank A. Hodgdon Woolwich Colby College

Mrs Kimball Visits Port land. Thaxters Head to Chicago

Mrs Frederick H Kimball of High street spent the weekend in Port land at the home of her daughter Mrs Langdon T Thaxter. Dr and Mrs Thaxter left Saturday for Chicago to attend meetings of the American Roentgen Ray Society and to visit the Century of Progress Exposition this week.

Frederick H. Kimball High Street Portland Langdon T. Thaxter Thaxter Chicago

Pratt Family Vacation At Sabine Cottage

Mr and Mrs Bernard Pratt and Bernard Jr spent the weekend at Sabine cottage. Sunday their guests included Mr and Mrs Bertram Willis and Mr and Mrs Carl Stinson. Miss Mary A Royal of 58 North Street, a stenographer for Judge John J Keegan, left Saturday for a week in Boston.

Bernard Pratt Bernard, Jr Sabine Bertram Willis Carl Stinson Mary A. Royal North Street John J. Keegan Boston

Local Couple Returns Home After Summer Trip

Commander and Mrs. Guysbert B. Vroom return to Phippsburg after weeks in Boston New York and Philadelphia. Their son Guysbert Vroom Jr. shifts plans from St Albans Washington to Phillips Academy Andover Massachusetts. Mr and Mrs Joseph Rossiter East Boston return after summer with Mrs Susie Scholfield at Winnegance.

Guysbert B. Vroom Phippsburg Boston New York Philadelphia Guysbert Vroom, Jr St. Albans School Washington Phillips Academy Andover Mass Joseph Rossiter East Boston Susie Scholfield Winnegance

Chase Family Guests Visit Capt. and Mrs. Quick

Mr and Mrs Fred W Chase their daughter Mrs Edward Sims and son Walter Chase of Galveston Texas and South Orrington Maine recently visited Captain and Mrs Richard Quick at 300

Fred W. Chase Edward Sims Walter Chase Galveston Tex South Orrington Richard Quick Washington Street

Mrs J Parker Crosby Returns From Quebec Visit

Mrs J Parker Crosby of Shenandoah road returned Tuesday morning after spending a week in Quebec City with friends.

J. Parker Crosby Shenandoah Road Quebec City

Gaudet Boy Born in San Pedro to Navy Family

Word arrives from San Pedro California that a son was born to Mr and Mrs Edward Gaudet on September 7. He is named Robert Xavier Gaudet. The Gaudets and their children June and Edward Jr. previously traveled from Washington to California in July as Mr Gaudet began duty as a first class radio operator in the United States Navy. Also noted is Mrs William D Sewall closing her Summer home at Small Point Beach and returning to her Washington street residence.

San Pedro Cal Edward Gaudet Robert Xavier Gaudet Gaudet June Edward, Jr Washington California United States Navy William D. Sewall Small Point Beach Washington Street

Wintering in New York and Maine weekend visits

Mrs. Frank Sewall of Los Angeles has moved to New York for the winter and will not return to California this year. Raymond C. Hathorne, a University of Maine junior, spent the weekend with his parents in Woolwich. Roger S. Phillips, previously in charge of the Rangeley Lake Country club, stayed Monday with the Rosses in High street. Desper W. Oliver and wife left for Aiken Florida after summering at a location where they ran a By-Way Food shop and plan to reopen their bakery there.

Frank Sewall Los Angeles Cal New York Frederick Sewall High Street Sewall California New York City Raymond C. Hathorne University of Maine Maurice T. Hathorne Woolwich Roger S. Phillips Rangeley Lake Country Club Rodney E. Ross Desper W. Oliver Aiken Fla

Williams Family Returns From Small Point Beach

Mrs John W Williams and her three sons John Jr Sewall and Arthur Foster have left Summer at Small Point Beach and returned to their Baltimore home.

John W. Williams John Jr Sewall Arthur Foster Small Point Beach Baltimore

Burrill Family Member Leaves After Week Visit in City

Henry O. Burrill of Lynn Massachusetts departed Saturday after a week’s stay in the city with his mother Mrs. Sarah E. Burrill and sister Mrs. Herbert L. Spinney of 75 Court Street.

Henry O. Burrill Lynn Mass Sarah E. Burrill Herbert L. Spinney Court Street

Henry's Wedding shines with Bath crowd and 125 cast

A Bath benefit performance of Henry's Wedding at Morse High School drew about 400 as 125 prominent locals filled the stage. The comedy centers on Henry's wedding and a triple ceremony ending with a Mayflower linked bequest twist. Notable roles include Earl Lermond, Miss Rope Rowe, and Sheriff Albert Henderson with colorful supporting turns by Doris London and Major Charles O Bartlett.

Henry Bath Morse High School George B. Wolstenholme Levi Thompson Albert Henderson Earl Lermond Samantha Harriet Lord Jack Howard Mayo Mary Ted William Gove Harris Farley Mayo O'Flaherty Donald Sterling The Law Muggs Ivan Kirkpatrick Doris London Rastus Gene Hart Sawyer Brown Charles O. Bartlett Susan Frances Shaughnessy Mr. Wolstenholme Dr. A. I. Stuart Bennie Sheriff Henderson Major Bartlett George W. Hibbs Leo Boucher Rosalys Desjardins Mary Cunningham Mystic Shrine Myrni Avery

Personal notes on local residents and visitors network

A sequence of social updates from Sudbury and Bath area residents. Mr and Mrs Laurence Broderick and daughter Anne Marie visit Aunt Jennie M Allen in Bath. Carrie Shaw heads to New York then Bath for piano study. Mansfield Boucher, CCC foreman, visits Bath. Edward Clancy family and relatives dine with Richards at their summer home. Bath residents tour Cadillac Mountain with Bar Harbor trip. Ada M French hosts Philathea class gathering with gifts and refreshments. The Corliss street church class plans a regular monthly meeting at Mrs Bridges home.

Laurence Broderick Anne Marie Sudbury Mass Jennie M. Allen Hotel Phoenix Carrie Shaw New York William S. Newell Mary Miss Shaw Robert P. Shaw Pelham Manor Bath Green Street Harry Mansfield Boucher Civilian Conservation Corps Moosehead Lake Boucher Frances A. Boucher Raymond Court Edward Clancy Marie South Street Portland Lewis L. Richards Enoch C Harold C. Richards Sawyer Street South Portland Richards Blanche Hinckley Frederick W. Hinckley Bar Harbor Cadillac Mountain Robert B. Hatch Daniel Davis Hatch Dunlap A. Hatch George A. Hunt Frank H. Turner John O. Moulton Marcia Moulton George Baer Connard Lewis Wilson W. S. Voorhees Ada M. French Philathea Corliss Street F. Arthur Berry Robbins Street Velma I. Cornish Eula M. Fielding Doris H. Hutchins Bridges Clifton Street

Girl Scouts Meet in Pine Tree Troop Plans Anniversary

City residents attend the first post recess meeting of Pine Tree troop No. 1 at the American Legion building 30 girls present with Mrs Linwood F Carr in charge Plans for the year include events leading to the troop’s third anniversary on Sept 29 Also noted are dog barking complaints in Bath and a report on the Down Easter’s return voyage and Scouts’ Armory meeting.

Girl Scouts of Pine Tree Troop American Legion Building Linwood F. Carr

Bath social notes mention departures and returns

Carl Anderson of A Hallet and Co is on vacation. Mrs Charles H Cahill and daughter Martha with Mr and Mrs Owen J Ledyard left for Troy New York where Miss Cahill resumes study at Emma Willard School. They return to Bath Wednesday night. Elizabeth B Deering expected Friday to return home after a month at Peterboro New Hampshire camp. Wendell H Norris of Atlantic City and family stopped overnight en route to St John for Gaspe Peninsula trip. Norris works for Atlantic City Winnett Co and is in Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Club.

Carl Anderson A. Hallet & Co Charles H. Cahill Martha Owen J. Ledyard Troy N. Y Miss Cahill Emma Willard School Cahill Ledyard Bath Elizabeth B. ~Deering Carroll A. Deering Washington Street Peterboro N. H Boston University Sargent School of Physical Education Wendell H. Norris Atlantic City N. J St. John Gaspe Peninsula Norris

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