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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1954

Page

5

Probable drowning shocks Georgetown island community

The Georgetown island town was stunned when Carroll Powers a Robinhood fisherman disappeared after leaving his home Friday evening to moor his skiff. A Coast Guard search aided by Bath authorities and local residents recovered no body as daylight faded and rough seas hampered efforts. Powers 57 had deep local ties and a long history in fishing and hunting with a generous reputation. his family and friends described him as steady and resourceful.

Georgetown items roundup includes church service and PTA events

Miss Maude P. Thayer closes her year with a First Baptist Georgetown Center sermon on The Crowds About Jesus and The Voices From the Crowds. The Poverty Ball at Central school drew wide support with prizes for worst costumes and about $17 raised. Upcoming PTA meeting April 7 features George Jones and Randall Jones. 8th grade honors list includes Melvyn Kelley and Sherry Rowe. Also notes on local residents and family activities.

Maude P. Thayer First Baptist Church Georgetown Center Jesus Harry Heald Miss Trayer West Point Alfred Rowe Floyd Carter Bath Waterville North Kennebec George Jones Damariscotta Randall Jones Georgetown Central School Melvyn Kelley Richard Harrison Byron Campbell Sherry Rowe

Dromore Grangers Invite Members for Guest Officers Night

Dromore Grange met Tuesday with invitations read from West Bath Grange for Ray Vachon to join the executive committee and from Dirigo Grange requesting three members for their Guest Officers night. Refreshments followed. Two members, Florence Rollins and June Wright, were ill. cards were encouraged. An Easter project for June Dairy Month was announced. Sagadahoc Pomona Grange will host March 31 with Enterprise Grange in Richmond. program featured singing, readings, tableaux, and skits, ending with an evening supper.

Dromore Grange West Bath Grange Ray Vachon Dirigo Grange Hazel Ellis da King Anna Hanson The Grange Florence Rollins June Wright Iame Community Jelen Gagnon Jessie Morrill Patrice Burns Dorothy Wright Harriet Otis Sagadahoc Pomona Grange Enterprise Range Richmond Supver

Maine Apprenticeship Contest Judges Named for State House Event

William Turpie of Hyde Windlass Co John M Conley Jr of Bath Iron Works Corp will advise judges at the Fifth Annual State of Maine Apprenticeship Contests in Augusta on Friday. Outstanding vocational and industrial art students from eight Maine high schools compete for trophies. James Comeau Hyde Windlass grants room foreman and Portland ASME leader will judge the machinist section Friday.

William Turpie Hyde Windlass Co Nch John M. Conley, Jr Bath Iron Works Corp State House Augusta Maine James Comeau Hyde Windlass Portland Amerian Society of Tool Engineers Friev Oo Sr

Five Islands Community News and Society Notes

Mrs Orville Rowe hosted the Good Neighbor club as members prepared for the next Summer sale and bandages. Rev Lyal Calhoun of Bath preached at the church with Warren Harris of Providence Bible Institute set to join next Sunday. Personal items list numerous Bath and Brunswick residents visiting, hosting, and traveling. St Augustine, Fla claims to be the oldest city in the United States.

Orville Rowe Good Neighbor Club Victor Pinkham Henry Moore Lloyd Pinkham Erland Moore William Marr Robert Snow Dennis Moore Woodrow Gray Franz Stevens Thomas McCorr Kathleen Rittall Harlan Pinkham Mansfield .Moore Thomas Watson Maynard Thibodeau Gertrude Gaudreau Reynolds Grover Arthur Berry Marlene Pinkham Arthur Cochrane Howard Thomas Vernon Gray Alton Reed Alfred Rowe, Jr Georgetown Marilyn MacGillivary Irving Pinkham Richmond Georgie Pinkham George Middleton Robert Gallagher Michael Shooker Bath James Middleton Brunswick Lulu Hanna Isabelle Stevens Herbert Moore Belmont Mass Reginalda Spinney Robert Spinney Kittery William Campbell Avis Seavey South Gardiner Herman Barter Norman Pierce Francis Pierce Bath Memorial Hospital Pierce Bocha Raton Fla Thomas Hanna Edward Pinkham, Jr Woolwich Millie Pinkham Margaret MacMahan MacMahan Portland Irving Hanna Donald Hopkins, Jr Guy Forbish Emory Bunsford Massachusetts MacMahan Island George Lee Onset Stanley Lewis Otis Baker Snow Freeport Georgetown Central School Charles Kelley Judy MacMahan George Young St. Augustine, Fla United States

Pre Easter Party Honors Pamela Wakefield Birthday

A Bedford street family hosts a pre Easter party at 209 Oak street for Pamela Wakefield daughter of Mr and Mrs John Wakefield. Guests enjoy games prizes cake ice cream fruit punch and gifts including a U S Savings Bond. Pamela is in sixth grade at North Grammar School.

Pamela Wakefield John Wakefield Bedford Street Pam William Wakefield Oak Street Martha Perow Phyllis Brewer Donna Kaler Pamela Hanson Pamela North Grammar School U. S Gail Grindell Diana Barter Elizabeth Smith Jacqueline Driver Linda Pletts Anne Bailey Marie Milliken Linda Bailey Loreli Pecci Marlene Osborne Elizabeth Dreysdale

BIW Workers Plan Hobby Show at Recreation Center

About 50 hobbies by BIW employees and families will be displayed at the BIW Recreation Center on Washington Street from 6 to 10 pm Saturday. More than 800 are expected to attend, with exhibits ranging from ship models to paintings and toys. The event supports BIW employee activities and features a 1911 Model T Ford, a 1912 IHC auto wagon, a BIW Camera exhibit, and a choral performance.

Bath Iron Works BIW Washington Street Yvill Harry Muckler Woolwich Kirk Roberts Ath Harrison Dutton Harrison Warner Freeport Elmer Moore Brunswick Frank Givin John Clark, Jr Association Pony League

Red Cross Campaign Set to Close Thursday in Bath

Bath's Red Cross drive nears its end with about $2,800 of a $7,100 goal raised. Treasurer Delmar E. Bates reports the figure while Chairman Dwight W. Pierce notes most gifts come from Special Gifts and Business Districts. If contacted, residents may still donate via 1150 Bath chapter or by mail.

Delmar E. Bates Red Cross Dwight W. Pierce Bath Mr. Pierce ARC Maine The

Morse High School Hosts Edward Rowe Snow Marine Talk and Films

The South End P T A presents Edward Rowe Snow of Marshfield Mass for an afternoon matinee at three and an evening show at eight at Morse High School. Snow will present an entertainment with colored slides and movies from his marine museum. Proceeds aid P T A benevolent efforts. He travels with wife and daughter staying with Carroll A Deering family.

South End P.T.A Morse High School Edward Rowe Snow Marshield Mass Wil Mr. Snow Bath New England Frederick Moffatt Paul Strube Vance Wakefield City Portland

Barbara Owen Birthday Party Marks Fifth Year

Barbara Owen, daughter of Maurice and Pauline Owen of 32 Robinson Lane, celebrated her fifth birthday with Easter themed decorations and a party Sunday afternoon. Guests included Linda Ramsay, Marline Smith, Jean Orr, Kelley Hill, Barbara Jean Hill, Barbara Owen, and Barbara’s grandmothers and relatives. The games featured prizes and a peanut hunt tied between Kelley Hill and Jean Orr as well as a pin the tail on the donkey prize tie between Marline Smith and Linda Ramsey. Barbara received gifts including a new bed and colorful woolen blanket with matching spread.

Barbara Owen Maurice Owen Robinson Lane Kelley Hill Jean Orr Marline Smith Linda Ramsey Barbara Linda Ramsay Barbara Jean Hill Pauline Owen Peggy Owen Henry W. Owen, Jr Bartlett Smith William Hill Nellie Dunning Roland Hanscom William Owen

Search Resumes for Body of Powers

The body of Carroll Powers a 57 year old Georgetown lobster fisherman presumed drowned Friday night near Robinhood is sought by coast guardsmen from Popham Beach Sagadahoc Sheriff Loring Small and Inland Fish and Game wardens. The skiff was found empty in a cove on Westport Island Saturday morning and further dragging was planned.

Georgetown Island Carroll Powers Carless Westport Powers Bath Peterson Robinhood Coast Guard Popham Beach Asi Walter MacMahan Mr. Powers Bath Police Department Everett Stevens Lester and Wiiter Powers Linwood Stevens Robinhood Cove Loring Small Belanger Topsham Beane Jack Harrison Salem Mass Riggsville Devens Levi W. Powers Sagadahoc Lincoln Hockomeck Georgetown Westport Island Kennebec River Sagadahoe West Bath

Clancy Family Vet Hospital Visit and WWII Vet

Mrs Pas Russell travels to Boston with Mr Adams for the weekend. James Edward Clancy, son of Mrs Adams, will undergo surgery at the new South Huntington Avenue Veterans Hospital. Mrs Adams plans several days in Boston after the operation. Mr Clancy served eight years in the U S Navy and fought in the European Theater during World War II.

Pas Russell Street Boston Mr. Adams James Edward Clancy Adams New South Huntington Avenue Veterans Hospital Clancy U. S. Navy

Lieut Commander Harold McCarty Dies at Quantico

Lieut Commander Harold McCarty 74 U S Navy died at the U S Naval Hospital Quantico Va after two months as patient He was born July 20 1880 in Bath son of Captain and Annie Dunton McCarty He served 40 years retiring in 1950 and was promoted to commander during World War II His family survivors include his wife daughter Martha a sister and a grandson Funeral was held at Dahlgren Naval Chapel with burial in Arlington Cemetery

Harold Mce Carty U.S. Navy U. S. Naval Hospital Quantico Bath Annie Dunton) McCarty Bath High School Bath Iron Works U. S. Navy Navy Dahlgren Proving Grounds Dahlgren Commander McCarty Solar Lodge of Masons of Ethel Triggs Virginia Martha McCarty Shepard Street Potomac Beach John H. Blue Fred Hodgman Ethel McCarty John McCarty Blue U.S. Naval Chapel Arlington Cemetery Washington, D. C

Protein Talk Promotes Meatless Diet At Morse High

Mrs Mildred Westermeyer told Morse High cooking class that hunger for sweets signals low protein intake and stressed quality of protein over quantity. She cited milk eggs cheese legumes and nuts as adequate sources and demonstrated affordable meatless meals for families. The class opens to women with next session set for April 5.

Mildred Westermeyer Morse High School

Reverend Howard F. Cramer’s Mother Dies in New Jersey

Rev. Howard F. Cramer of Beacon Street Methodist Church left March 24 for New Jersey due to his mother’s illness. Mrs. Howard F. Cramer died Thursday at her home in Beverly New Jersey. The funeral was held Monday.

Howard F. Cramer Beacon Street Methodist Church New Jersey Church Street Beverly N. J

Knoxville Man Fined After Wine While Awaiting Officers

A Knoxville man told the judge he was not driving drunk but had merely drank a pint of wine while waiting for officers after an accident. The judge upheld the claim and fined him 50 dollars. Cows rarely live past 25 years, the note adds.

Knoxville Tenn

Lawrence James H. 67 Lewiston native dies in Lewiston

James H. Lawrence 67 of Lewiston a native of Arrowsic died Monday at Maine General Hospital Lewiston where he had been a patient for a day after a weeklong critical illness. He worked as an engineer at Bates Manufacturing Co before retirement and was active in Masonic circles. He leaves his wife Ida and children Norman Ray Auburn Lawrence Ashton Sabattus Norman K Arthur E and James H Lawrence all of Lewiston two brothers Ibra K. Lawrence Arrowsic Everett T. Lawrence Auburn one sister Mrs William Proctor Lewiston. Funeral Wednesday at 2 from Vonley Fahey Funeral Home entombment at Mt. Auburn Cemetery Auburn.

James H. Lawrence Lewiston Arrowsi den Maine General Hospital Lewesiston Arrowsic Kervin and Ellen (Tibbetts) Lawrence Arrowsit Bates Manufacturing Co William Proctor Vonley Fahey Mt. Auburn Cemetery Auburn

Mrs. Vivian E. Beerwort 72 Dies After Illness in Portland

Mrs. Vivian E. Beerwort 72 widow of Melvin H. Beerwort of 655 Congress street Portland died Saturday in a city hospital after a short illness. Born Springfield Maine November 17 1881 she later lived in Bath and Portland. She was a member of Iona Chapter O E S and Immanuel Baptist Church. Survived by one sister Mrs. Samuel Ireland of Sebec and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Tuesday from Hay Peabody funeral home Portland with Rev Edward Neilson officiating. Body to Bath for burial in Oak Grove.

Vivian E. Beerwort Melvin H. Beerwort Congress Street Portland Springfield Bial Ellen (Austin) Lewis Lee Academy Bath Iona Chapter Portland Baptist Church Beerwort Samuel Ireland Sebec Hay, & Peabody Edward Neilson Immanuel Baptist Church Oak Grove

Miss Rose Fournier Dies After Illness at Augusta General

Miss Rose Fournier 44 died at Augusta General Hospital on Monday after a brief illness. Born in Brunswick she was the daughter of the late Odias and Delia Fournier. She worked in the Augusta General hospital infirmary and was a member of St John’s Parish Brunswick. Survived by two sisters Gertrude LaCourse Nor wich Conn and Mary Bellefieur Brunswick and five brothers Joseph Bath Omer Leo Plainfield N J Emile Albert Brunswick.

Rose Fournier Augusta General Hospital Brunswick Odias and Delia Gamache) Fournier

Infant Philip D Philips Dies at Home

Philip Dale Philips infant son of MSgt and Mrs Philip K Philips of Hyde Estate was found dead in his crib Wednesday morning. Medical Examiner Joseph Smith ruled natural causes with possible cold complications. Born January 9 1954 at Portsmouth Naval Hospital he had been treated for a cold recently. Survived by six siblings his funeral will be Friday at 1 PM at Curtis Funeral Home with Rev Richard J Schaper officiating.

Philip Dale Philips Philip K. Philips Hyde Estate Joseph Smith Portsmouth Naval Hospital Brunswick Naval Air Station Curtis Funeral Home Richard J. Schaper Winter Street Congregational Church

Funeral for Rose Fournier in Brunswick

Funeral services for Rose Fournier of Brunswick were held Saturday at nine AM with a high mass requiem at St. John's church. Bearers included Sylvia Morin Gilbert Morin Leon Morin and Robert Hall. The body was entombed for burial in the spring at St. John's cemetery.

Rose Fournier Brunswick St. John’s Church Sylvia Morin Gilbert Morin Leon Morin Robert Hall St. John's Cemetery

Captain Spiller Visit Ties Navy Business to Bath Iron Works

Captain John H. Spiller of the U S Navy, attached to the Naval Office at Bath Iron Works, is in Boston on a business trip.

John H. Spiller U.S.N Naval Office Bath Iron Works Boston

Also Mentioned on This Page

Westport Shore Brookings Montsweag Agnes Jones Burnside Powers Lester Walter Alvah Reynolds John D. Williams Town old_ Brown, Jr Charles MacMahan Lawrence R. Vail Arrowsie Joan Hagan Colby College Earle Hagan Ibroud Hagan Emory Basford Guy Forbush William Brown Andover Presque Isle Frank King Henry A. Tarbox Dorothy W. Stuart Ohio New York James Oliver Damariscotia Marine Service Jerry Gray Mel Howe Harry Horne Clarence Hill Everett Mass Elmer Palmer Longwood Towers Brookline Colby College Glee Club Joan Martha Bawen Hare Dromore Grangers Evelyn Beals Bud and Bloom Ray Campbell Myron Ellis Edward King Elfreda Perkins Ywendolyn Skillings Charles Stevens Recreation Hall South End Pta Edward R. Snow Mrs Harold M’carty Quantico, VA Tuary James H., Lawrence Philip D. Philips M. H. Page North St
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