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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1937

Page

8

Rotary concert delights Bath audience with Elias Tamburitza Seranade

Lovers of high grade entertainment look forward to three more Tuesday evenings as the Elias Tamburitza Serenaders of Jugoslavia entertain at People's church in Bath. A young man with two sisters and another young lady performed native and American tunes, many arranged by the father, including the Liberty Melody inspired by the Statue of Liberty. The Rotary club earns praise for bringing such culture to the Collins Entertainment Festival. After the performance a wedding breakfast was held for Mr. Fournier and his bride, with guests from multiple nearby towns and states. The bride’s aunt hosted a pre-nuptial shower for Catherine Brooks.

Elias Tamburitza Jugo Slavia Bath Rotary Club Collins People’s Church America New York Harbor

Pretty wedding in St Charles church Brunswick

A pretty wedding took place in St Charles church Brunswick on Saturday Oct 2. Mrs Catherine Brooks became the bride of Isadore Fournier both of Brunswick. The bride is daughter of Mrs Fred Frazier of New London Conn. Attended by cousin Miss Ann MacPherson of New London, groom Romeo Fournier of Brunswick. The bride wore a green crepe traveling dress with black velvet cape and bouquet of carnations.

St. Charles Brunswick Catherine Brooks Isadore Fournier Fred Frazier New London

Portrait of Ferrell trio praised in Boston gallery

A portrait titled My Three Granddaughters by Edmund Tarbell features Miss Mary Josephine Ferrell Miss Margaret Ferrell and Miss Marjorie Ferrell of New Castle New Hampshire formerly Bath, on display at the Guild of Boston Artists Newburg street Boston. Critics laud its portrait mastery and decorative harmony, noting Tarbell as a leading American painter.

Mary Josephine Ferrell Margaret Ferrell New Castle N. H Bath Marjorie Ferrell Guild of Boston Artists Newburg Street Boston Edmund C. Tarbell Tarbell

Bath Lady Weds Naval Man in West Bath

Miss Charlotte Ellen O'Brien of this city married William P. Simpson yeoman USN on Oct 1 at Our Lady of Peace church San Diego Rev Fr Gallagher officiating. Attendants were Mrs Hy nan and husband from San Diego. Mrs Simpson is daughter of Mrs Charles Shaughnessy and late J. Wilson O'Brien. Simpson to reside in Charleston before Navy assignment. Bates College adopts quality point ratio grading this term replacing percentage system.

Charlotte Ellen O'Brien William P. Simpson Yeoman USN Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church San Diego Calif Fr. Gallagher Simpson Joseph Hynan Charles Shaughnessy This City J. Wilson O'Brien Charlotte E O'Brien Columbia Morse High School Nassan College Lamson Charleston S. C

Mrs. Fred M. Raymond to Speak at Maine P T Congress

Mrs. Fred M. Raymond of Grand Rapids Michigan will address the 18th annual Maine Congress of Parents and Teachers in Bath October 26 and 27. Local arrangements are led by Mrs. Seth S. Mullin, with program oversight by Mrs. Austin W. Jones. Mrs. Little presides. she returned to Brunswick after abroad travel. Mrs. Raymond, Congress publications chair, has chaired local and state PTA groups and helped Founders Day before her election to current post. Her hobbies include Community Chest, Anti Tuberculosis, Camp Fire Girls, old glass, and travel. She has two foster children and one grandson.

Fred M. Raymond National Congress of Parents and Teachers Maine Congress of Parents and Teachers, Inc Bath Prospect Avenue S. E Grand Rapids Mich Seth S. Mullin Washington Street Austin W. Jones Veazie Noel C. Little Little Brunswick Raymond Fred Morton Raymond Congress Publications Michigan National Congress Community Chest

Striped Bass Protection Urged by Maine Resident

Walter E. Reid of Portland and Georgetown urges swift protection for striped bass in Maine rivers. He blames sawdust from mills for past losses, calls for licensing, catch limits, no motor boats, and no sales to prevent a reoccurrence of declines observed decades ago.

Maine Walter E. Reid Portland Georgetown Reid Bath Seguinland Mr. Reid

Dike P T A Loses Vice President At Second Meeting

At the Dike P T A second meeting with about 20 attendees in North End Community club rooms the group voted to continue dental clinic cooperation for grade school pupils and to oversee the exhibit at Bath's 18th annual state P T A convention on Oct 26 and 27. Mrs J Dominique Tardif resigned as vice president and the executive committee will appoint a replacement. Stella Dolloff presided. hostesses were Mrs Daniel MacDonald and Mrs Henry L Adams. The association plans a public card party on Oct 7 in North End rooms. reservations via committee members Clifford B Wilband John M Conley Archie Wishart and Fernando T Hutchins.

P.T.A North End Bath J. Dominique Tardif South End Stella Dolloff R.N Daniel MacDonald Henry L. Adams Clifford B. Wilband John M. Conley Archie Wishart Fernando T. Hutchins

Lermonds wed after genealogical meeting in Thomaston

Sidney Lermond retired Bath shipwright and Miss Elizabeth Tobie of Thomaston married September 29 at Woodfords. They met through genealogical research, aiding completion of Lermond’s family history. After a Vermont honeymoon, they’ll live in Thomaston with Lermond relocating from Bath.

Sidney B. Lermond Bath Elizabeth L. Tobie Thomaston Woodfords Vermont Orra Rowey Sidney Lermond John McDonald Maine Minott Yard Phippsburg United States Navy Fore River Quincy Bay Texas Co

St Barnabas Guild Adopts Monthly Meetings And Charities

St Barnabas Guild for nurses met at Grace church with Rev Charles M Tubbs leading a devotional. New members were welcomed as medals were blessed. The group voted to meet on the first Thursday monthly, join the Needlework guild, and support St Marks church magazine for Fairfield.

St. Barnabas Guild Grace Church Charles M. Tubbs J. R. Andrews Needlework Guild St. Mark’s Church Waterville Central Maine Fairfield Robert Merry St. Phillips Church Wiscasset Merry Arthur Sewalld

Portland sardine plants reach near state record output

Four of Portland's five sardine packing plants completed a Thursday pack estimated to match last year's record production. John D. Toft, general manager of the R. J. Pea cock Canning Company's plant, said Portland would ship between 500,000 and 600,000 cases, about one third of the state total.

Portland John D. Toft R. J. Peacock Canning Company

Local Households Send Updates From Westport Area

Westport residents report numerous travels and visits with family in Jamaica Plain Mechanic Falls West Roxbury Boothbay Harbor and Sanford A large gathering celebrated the recent marriage of Amos Knight with gifts and refreshments A new ferryboat was launched and several families plan winter moves to Wiscasset Pensacola and California The first pony show for Lewiston and Auburn featured 32 ponies and awards

Mae Stewart Harriet Stewart William Head Jamaica Plain Mass Amos Knight Mechanic Falls Paul Meserlan West Roxbury O. P. Jewett B. H. Spurling Boothbay Harbor Frances Jewett Jewett Spurling Livermore Falls Wade H. Marr James Apt Bath Frank Blake Williams House Roberta Leavitt Woolwich Lizzie Cromwell Edwin Cromwell Charles Colby Ernest Colby Herbert Cromwell Virginia and Calvin Freeman Colby Brian M. Jewett Ann Louise Jonas Knight Robert Greenleaf Mary Jane Albert Greenleaf Frances Eugene Whitten Ethel Higgins Thomas Brewer Wallace Beaton Robert Brackley Philip Leavitt Victor Mueneur Sanford Elmer Greenleaf June R. T. Beaton Herbert Cromwel Lewis Ox Horn Corner Wiscasset Cromwell D. M. Collins Elmer Mank, Jr Frank Greenleaf Collins J. J. Roche Watertown Charles Hanley Belmont B. M. Jewett Eva Beaudet Boston Charles Boothby Pensacola Florida Mr. Boothby Lester Hodgdon Edward Feeney Portland Boothby Fla California Victor Mensner Ross Beaton Earle Richardson Lewiston Auburn Spear Riding School South River Road

Bowdoinham News Roundup Brightens Grange Dinner

The Sunshine dinner drew good attendance at Bowdoinham Grange hall, raising nearly 20 dollars. Local residents and visitors including Mrs. Nettie Brown of Gardiner and Mrs. Philip Rideout spent time with family and neighbors. Many townsfolk were noted in travel, visits, and small events from Bowdoinham to nearby communities, with weddings, hospital news, and social happenings्च

Grange Hall Nettie Brown Gardiner Philip Rideout Sadie Smith Needham Mass Jessie Cromwell Auburn Francis Whitmore Oakland Cal Susan Eeee Carlton Bessey Brookline Malcolm Baker Ada Briary Bert Merrill Portland Wisconsin Miss Stackpole Alice Whittier Edwin Francis Coughlin Sarah Coughlin Bowdoinham Merilna Pushard John Pinkham Richmond Francis Ratzell South Gardiner Katherine Coughlin Leonard Davis Tom Hackett William Gile Lawrence Westbrook Junior College George Hackett Emma Sturtevant Grace Maxwell Alice Elizabeth Williams William Williams Park Point Larchmont N. Y Edith Wood Hattie Andros Norman Rowe Lottie Cobb China Mr. Rowe Shirley Lancaster Worcester Mabel Lancaster Zina Maxwell Mr. Maxwell John Tarbox Topsham Frank Hackett Rochester N. H Hattie Hackett

Bowdoinham Residents Visit and Birth Notice

Bowdoinham residents and callers are noted across several towns including Lisbon Falls Auburn and Bowdoinham. Visits include Clifford Bickford Starbird family and George Heeley with Charles Babb host houses. A birth is announced for Randall Coombs and Miss Marjory Rogers.

Clifford Bickford Little Son Lisbon Falls Clifford Starbird George Heeley Troy N. Y Charles Babb Erland Rogers Russell L. C. Starbird Charles Salie Revere Mass Henry Starbird Bowdoinham Randall Coombs Coombs Marjory Rogers Merwin Jasper Angie Purinton

Central League Resumes Meetings at Parish House

Central Church League resumed its meetings Monday evening in the parish house with 23 present including several new members. Hostesses were Mrs. Arthur W. King the president Mrs. Merritt A. Mitchell vice president and Mrs. Edward A. Cummings treasurer. The league will work for the Needlework Guild in October for a November exhibit. Martha Foote chair and Mrs. Francis Hill will lead the Guild activity.

Central Church League Arthur W. King Merritt A. Mitchell Edward A. Cummings Needlework Guild Martha Foote Francis Hill Harold 8. Avery Flora Bacon

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