Local Newsitem Highlights Hospital, Fire, and Social Notes
A child was taken to Gardiner General Hospital after a fall with a possible internal injury and prior brain condition. The fire department yelped a chimney blaze at the Goodwin house on Bowdoinham road, while a grass fire on Langdon road prompted a morning response. Social items mention receptions, club meetings, and visits among local families including the VanSickle and Russell households, with regional figures at ongoing events and travels to Portland and Augusta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardiner General Hospital
Goodwin House
Bowdoinham Road
Methodist
Langdon Road
Edwin Pratt
Fort Richmond
D.A.R
Eastland Hotel
Portland
Charles Dunklee
Limestone
River Road
da Ames
St. Petersburg
Norman Farley
Main Street
Frank Preble
New Bed
Mass
Jean Morris
Augusta State Hospital
Ma Morris
Id West
Orrington
Carver Place
Pest
Mr. West
The
Federal Shoe Co
Horace Huntington
Horace Hinckley
Clifton Wrence Huntington
Boston
Evening Girls Choir at Church Returns from Augusta Hospital
The Evening Girls Choir of the church presented at Mrs. Lotte Trueworthy and she returned Friday from Augusta General Hospital where she had been a patient. Several local residents are listed including Miss Barbara Peters and others visiting or staying with families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lotte Trueworthy
Augusta General Hospital
Seah Lawrence Bond Jr
Kent’s Hill
Perley Wedge
Em- Freeport
Harold Dearborn
Gardiner General
Carlton Ring
University of the
Main Street
Barbara Peters
Arlington
Mass
Eastgorgie Conn
Russell Ring
Frank Till
Skowhegan
Roland Peterson
Georgetown
Peterson
Sagadahoc County
Temple R. Benjamin R Temple Funeral Held at Richmond Corner
Funeral services for Benjamin R Temple were held Wednesday afternoon from the late home at Richmond Corner with Rev R A L Colby of Gardiner conducting. Bearers included Clifford Gray John Tarr Otis Gray Hen Tarr Harold Lancaster and John Parker. Interment followed in Richmond cemetery. Delegations from Bowdoinham Masonic lodge Mt Carmel Chapter OES and Progressive grange attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Temple
Benjamin R. Temple
Richmond Corner
R. A. L. Colby
Gardiner
Clifford Gray
John Tarr
Otis Gray
Hen Tarr
Harold Lancaster
John Parker
Richmond Cemetery
Bowdoinham Masonic Lodge
Mt. Carmel
O.E.S
Progressive Grange
L. H. Skidmore
Randolph
Dresden News Roundup Highlights Smallpox Clinic and Local Illness
Dr Good of Richmond and Miss Anderson led a smallpox and diphtheria inoculation clinic at Dresden Mills for unvaccinated children. An epidemic of whooping cough is reported. Eastern River Grange met with a program of movies and games after the meeting. Mrs. Towne and daughters visited in the city while Mrs. Good visited family in Richmond. Walter Anderson fills in for ill Frank Beedle on the Richmond Dresden bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton Mayers
Augustus Good
Russell
Richmond
Leroy Robbins
Corinth
Raymond Lambert
Frank Beedle
Richmond- Dresden
Walter Anderson
Eand
Vernal Chaney
Met
Hon
A. W. Knight
Turner’s Falls
Mass
Sachem
Tommy
Clyde Pinkham
Bay Point
E. E. Pinkham
Clarence Preble
Grace
Limestone
Bobby Pierce
Francis Pierce
Orville Rowe
Victor Pinkham
George Gray
Bath
Carolee Clark
Seguinland
Mary Stevens
Chester McMahan, Jr
California
Japan
Beulah Miller
Lester Lewis
Irving Pinkham
William Plummer
Ray Grover
Mr. Plummer
Gillespie couple honors relatives in gathering
Mr and Mrs James Gillespie host a family reunion honoring relatives with a shared meal and stories. Attendees include extended family members from nearby areas and longtime friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Gillespie Alling
Will Seek To Represent Rich 1 Bowdoin Bowdes ham and Georgetown
A candidate plans to run for office representing Rich 1 Bowdoin Bowdes ham and Georgetown. The move signals a bid to secure votes across several communities and establish local political footholds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rich 1
Bowdoin
Bowdesham
Georgetown
Richmond veteran Vincent C Jones seeks State House seat
Vincent C Jones of Richmond announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination to represent the class towns of Richmond Bowdoin Bowdoinham and Georgetown in Saga dahoc county in the State legislature He is a World War II veteran with the 45th Infantry division eight months overseas in Europe He and his wife Dorothy Gordon of Bangor run a Richmond drug store They have one child Jones supports tax reform opposes gas and tobacco taxes backs education housing for pupils and higher teacher pay He is the third candidate from these towns to enter the race Others include Harold S Turner Bowdoinham farmer Cleveland P Curtis and Norman Curtis may not seek reelection The entry follows further declarations by other local hopefuls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent C. Jones
Richmond
Bowdoin
Bowdoinham
Georgetown
Sagadahoc
45Th Infantry Division
Island Falls
Maine
Dorothy Gordon
Bangor
Jones
Harold 8S. Turner
Cleveland P. Curtis
Norman Curtis
Ida Getchell Celebrates 84th Birthday in Dresden
Mrs Alfred Houdlette hosted a tea for Ida Getchell of Dresden on March 24 for her 84th birthday. The gathering featured Easter flowers, yellow centerpiece candles, and well wishes from relatives, including 20 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Getchell, mother of 10 living children, spends summers in Dresden with family joining from across the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Houdlette
Getchell Street
Ida Getchell
Dresden
Rebekah Lodge
Gorham
Guy Getchell
Mobile
Ala
Ada Perkins
South Dresden
Winnifred Houdlette
West Dresden
Herbert
Fred
Harry Getchell
Grace Brown
Lynn
Mass
Houdlette
Tobeys of Wakefield Visit Relatives Here
Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Tobey of Wakefield Massachusetts spent the Easter holiday with relatives in town. Mrs. Tobey is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Pepper of the street and Mr. Tobey is the son of Mr. and Mrs. George Tobey of Western avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram Tobey
Wakefield
Mass
Mrs. Tobey
Arthur Pepper
Te Street
Mr. Tobey
George Tobey
Western Avenue
Easter Weekend Visit of Eubra Troop in Portland
Eubra Troop of Portland visited the city as a guest of his brother and wife Mr and Mrs Harold Troop of Cobb road during the Easter weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eubra Troop
Portland
Harold Troop
Cobb Road
Easter Services and Local Social Notes Highlight Weekend
The First Baptist church festival featured a well attended Easter service with visitors from out of town. W League decor included Easter Lilies in memory of loved ones and Rev. Charles Berry of Portland led the service. Personal notices mention several residents visiting family in Bath, Five Islands, and Danvers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
W. League
Charles Berry
Portland
Perley Keith
Worcester
Mass
Bath
Ernest Heal
Heal
Russell Pinkham
Alton Reed
Five Islands
Henry A. Tarbox
Robinhood
Edward C. Clarey
Peterson
Dorothy W. Stuart
Georgetown
Grace Fullerton
Bridgewater
Jack
Horace Lee
MacMahan
Pean Dunton
Harry Carlisle
Sadie Drake
Boston
Local residents recall social gathering and departures
A club gathering included a Yankee swap and a movie night hosted by Mrs Vernal Chaney. Notices mention sailors Tom m y and Clyde Pinkham visiting, Easter service for children, and residents traveling or visiting relatives in Maine and New Hampshire towns.
Religious Service Conducted By Local Clergy
The service was conducted by Rev Laforest E minister of Cen tre church. William Todd Walter Cummings Herbert McCabe and Harold Small attended. Burial will be later in the family lot at Oak Grove Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laforest E
Centre Church
William Todd
Walter Cummings
Herbert McCabe
Harold Small
Oak Grove
Funeral Services for Mrs. Car rie E Hathorne Woolwich
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 1.20 from the late residence in Woolwich with Rev. Danielson and Dr. Cyril Bousfield officiating. Bearers were Maurice Hathorne Gilbert Hathorne Horace Wade and Edward Wade. The body was entombed until spring for burial in Laurel Grove Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie E. Hathorne
Woolwich
Danielson
Cyril Bousfield
Maurice Hathorne
Gilbert Hathorne
Horace Wade
Edward Wade
Laurel Grove
Funeral services for Frank N Thompson held at Curtis Funeral Home
Funeral services for Frank N Thompson were conducted Thursday at 2 PM from Curtis Funeral Home 942 Washington street with Rev Joseph Clare of Wesley Methodist church officiating. Bearers were Perry Thompson Edward Thompson Fred Thompson Jr and Lewis Smalley. Burial followed in Oak Grove cemetery family lot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank N. Thompson
Curtis Funeral Home
Washington Street
Joseph Clare
Wesley Methodist Church
Perry Thompson
Edward Thompson
Fred Thompson, Jr
Lewis Smalley
Oak Grove Cemetery
Harold E Armes Donates Flower Funds to Cancer Research
Harold E. Armes redirects money meant for flowers to cancer research honoring his late relative. The obituary notes a burial later this week in the Stingie tie family plot with service plans to be announced.
Mrs Azelda Rowe Rites Held After Long Ill Health
Mrs Azelda L Rowe 72 wife of Alfred J Rowe died Friday at her Middle Street home after long illness. Born Georgetown November 1876 to Serpent and Susan Stevens Harford she led Central Church Ladies Aid Society and served as president with tact and cheer. Survived by husband Alfred daughter Evelyn Grindell and granddaughters Sherry and Sally Grindell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Azelda L. Rowe
Alfred J. Rowe
Middle Street
Georgetown
Serpent
Susan Stevens Harford
Rowe
Ladies Aid Society
Mrs. Rowe
Evelyn Grindell
Sherry
Sally Grindell
Carrie Hathorne 88 Woolwich Resident Dies in Bath
Carrie E Hathorne 88 of Woolwich died at Bath Memorial Hospital Thursday. Born in Woolwich November 12 1860 she was the widow of D Ernest Hathorne. Survived by two Woolwich brothers Asa C Hathorne and Samuel Hathorne and sister Frances H MacFadden of Bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie E. Hathorne
Woolwich
Bath Memorial Hospital
Gilbert Hathorne
D. Ernest Hathorne
Former Bath Teacher Christine Hanson Rogers Dies at 75
Mrs. Christine Hanson Rogers, 75, longtime Bath school teacher and hymn and poem author, died March 26. She was born in Bow, New Hampshire.
Horace Norton Funeral Held at Mayo & Son Residence
Funeral service for Horace L. Norton was held Saturday afternoon at two o'clock from the Arthur F. Mayo & Son Funeral Residence on High Street with Rev Laforest Hodgkins officiating. Bearers included Herbert Perry Paul Stinson Elmer Norton Walter Libby Rudolph McRae Donald McRae. Burial will take place in the family lot TM Oak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace L. Norton
Arthur F. Mayo
Obituary: Mrs William P Nealley of Bangor dies in Boston
Mrs William P Nealley, prominent Bangor resident, died suddenly in Boston. Born April 20, 1871 in Senge, she was the daughter of Jane Stewart and William Jace Seavey. She wed William Nealley on June 25, 1894, and lived a long married life with him.
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William P Nealley
Bangor
Boston
Bath
William P. Nealley
Senge
Jane Stewart
Willian Jace Seavey
Ley
Morton Family Remembrance Points to Conservatory Plans
Surviving are two daughters, Virginia Lee Patricia Ann, both of Waban. Mrs. Morton had visited Bath with the family and had many friends. Miss Morton plans to enter the Conservatory for a year course to study in preparation for a degree.
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Virginia Lee Patricia Ann
Waban
Morton
Bath
Aera
Miss Morton
Conservatory
Ser Hee Ianetor
Funeral of Mrs Edith Fickett noted for Plymouth area
Funeral services for Mrs Edith L Fickett were held Sunday at two o'clock from Arthur F ive & Son Funeral Home with Reverend O Purdue of Street Church officiating. A memorial service will be held later in the spring in the Grove Cemetery family lot in Falmouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fickes
Edith L. Fickett
Arthur F.ive
Harold Armes Service at Wesley Church Afternoon
Harold Armes will be held for service at 3:30 PM at Wesley Church with Reverend pastor officiating. Burial is planned for spring in the Oak Grove lot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Armes Servicvere
Wesley Church
Oak Grove
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H. F. Russell
James F. VanSickle
Sylvester. V
Hebron
VanSickle
Linwood Russell
Orrin Russell
Henry Freeman
Theodore Shorette
Lisbon Falls
Barbara Houdlette
Yvonne Sidelinger
Clayton Gan Ofman
Gerald Vans
South Gardiner
Benjamin Russell
Boy
van Sickle
and VanSickle
Earl Farley
Jace VanSickle
Barbara Vannah
Vering
Litchfield
Albert N. Towne
Margaret
Janice
Waltham, Mass
Lena Donnell
Dummer Street
Milton Carleton
Center Street
Treworgy
Pleasant Street
Brunswick
Ton Ms Hleuer
Beryl
Miss Barton
Farm Bureau
Church West
Melvin Ledseee
Belle
Joanna M. Smith
Mes. Smith
Mrs. Hathorne
Frank Thompson
Harold E. Armes
Mrs
Azelda Rowe
Wooolwich
Horace Norton
Marius H. Page
North Street
Kennebec
Mardings
Fred S. Curtis & CO
Funeral Service
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