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Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1938

Page

4

Richmond notices highlight community clubs and events

A Beulah Rebekah lodge meeting conferred two degrees. Richmond Lions authorized Clarence Arbor to promote school activities and hosted a public showing of Batter Up with proceeds to the athletic association. April 11 at the school gym follows a supper.

Beulah Rebekah Lodge Richmond Lions Club Clarence Arbor Richmond High School American Legion Charles Day Maine Development Commission The Athletic Association Richmond Prin. Arbor Garnet Theresa Given Commercial Department Bridge Club Hazel Gardner Barbara Weeks Jackson Quinnam Lloyd Umberhind Town Hall Augusta Edward Rankins James Carr Even Baker James Fields Kitty Fields Charles Alexander Lynn Richardson James Meserve Eben Baker Carlos Dunlap Henry Doyle Frank Gilpatrick John Hurley E. C. Harlow Reed Jack Percy Little William Miller Edwin F. Pratt M. D Leander Ring Robert Stewart George Shaw Don O. Cate T. J. Southard Grace Southard Mary F. Stewart G. C. Trout Michael Strange Elizabeth Hurley Jennie Broderick Edward Jack Joseph Castellon Gilbert Edgett Methodist Church Baptist Church C. Leavens Eldridge Young Peoples’ Conference Litchfield Plains C. D. Nutter Brunswick Mayford Morris Margaret Bailey Fred Naylor Gladys Purinton Nellie Darrah Albert Darrah Ethel Barley Effie White Joseph Naylor Howard Dickey Roy Leet Emery Purinton K. I. Knowlton A. A. Darrah Leah Littlefield Deacon Morris Doris Morris Hattie Purinton C. L. Eldredge Doris Morse Evelyn Cromwell E. H. Bailey Elva Purinton Amey Hovey Helen Moore Marion Dickey Alice L. Johnson Roberts Funeral Home Fred Pease Samuel Lunt George Yeaton M. F. Boyington Amy Bradley Ladies’ Farm Bureau Progressive Gange Hall Otis Grey Hortense Welch Fred Melvin Pauline Cronk Fort Richmond Lawrence Bond Emma Sturtevant George Hackett Bowdeinham Richard T. Ryan Portland Ray Merrifield Danforth

Mrs Osa Johnson To Lecture At Long Pond Camps

Mrs Osa Johnson famed traveler writer and actress will lecture at Long Pond Camps on Mt Desert Island after her New York Carnegie Hall engagement in Jungles Calling. She tours with her husband who died last year and helped shoot renowned animal stills for the film.

Osa Johnson New York Carnegie Hall Jungles Cailing Long Pond Mt. Desert Island Arthur E. Pray

Richmond Freshmen Fall Again to Y M C A Juniors

Richmond high school freshmen followed a 7-7 first period with a 40-26 deficit after three quarters and staged a 16 point fourth quarter rally before losing 44-42 to the Y M C A Juniors. Puffer Gowen and Kenyon led the winners. Dickinson Madore Quirk and Guiou starred for the freshmen.

Richmond High School Dike School Y Gymnasium Puffer Gowen Kenyon Dickinson Madore Quirk Guiou Eer Heaeese Hart Seebreeseeee Desmond Cette Etee Middleton Eens Sullivan Dbs Boeseer Richmond Frosh Rere Madore Berry Babe Vere Teers Dunn McBurnie Lg Peewee Eupees Reese Ees Closson

Mrs Crooker Chosen Y Auxiliary Head

Mrs Herman Crooker was elected president of the Y M C A auxiliary at the final season meeting in the Association rooms. Other officers named were Mrs Irving C Varney as vice president Mrs John Hunt as secretary Mrs Ernest Freeman as treasurer and Mrs Varney retiring president. The group voted to repair lobby settees and chairs and to subscribe National Geographic. Mrs William H Small reported feeding 200 boys at the Church Basket Ball League banquet. No more meetings until October 4.

Herman Crooker Y.M.C.A Association Irving C. Varney John Hunt Ernest Freeman Varney National Geographic William H. Small

Committee Appointments Continued Dialogue On April 2

A committee discusses safety and support for a planned movement on M day. The speaker offers assistance and insists there are no dangers surrounding the plan from a safety perspective.

Sagadahoc Grange Meeting Highlights and Plans

Sagadahoc grange in Bowdoin met Saturday evening with strong attendance. Lectures featured readings and pantomimes, with a quiz won by Nathan Doughty and a closing thought by Florence Merryman. The master announced 12 candidates will receive first and second degrees on April 9 and the group will visit Dirigo grange in Brunswick on April 19 to share a program.

Sagadahoc Grange Bowdoin Sadie Garland Leslie Edna Bickford Anna Whitney Minerva Mattie Card Margaret Adams Spring George Couture Laurence Adams Albert Letourneau Ernest Coombs Roland Letourneau Llewellyn Freeman Dwight Adams Nathan Doughty Side Florence Merryman Dirigo Grange Brunswick

Arctic specimens to enrich Colby College collection

Prof Serge Obruchev of Leningrad aided Colby College to recover a missing Arctic Russia specimen box collected last summer by Prof Richard J Lougee head of Colby geology. The box now is en route to the United States with items from Russian Lapland and Novaya Zemlia above the Arctic Circle.

Serge Obruchev Leningrad Russia Colby College Arctic Russia Richard J. Lougee Department of Geology Colby Lougee Obruchev United States Russian Lapland Novia Zemlia Arctic Circle

Fire Flare Spurs Townsfolk Aid In Georgetown Rescue

A Georgetown residence owned by Seward E. Emmons caught fire on a Saturday afternoon, likely from a spark under shingles sparked by a small grass fire. Five Islands Fire Fighters arrived quickly, protecting the main house. only the wood shed was damaged with an estimated loss around 200 dollars.

Seward E. Emmons West Georgetown J. R. Blackie Five Islands Madelyn Berry Emmons Phippsburg Ray W. Smith Smith, White & Stanley, Inc Waterville Elizabeth Deering Eleanor Danforth Bath Georgetown Town Hall Ralph A. Scott Boothbay Harbor Rosa Smith Boston Walter F. Powers John R. Blackie Raphael Higgins Bath Memorial Hospital E. Emmons Portland Ida B. Oliver Dorothy Stewart Maud P. Thayer Westbrook Junior College

Central Church League plans choir supper and rummage sale

At the regular meeting Central Church League voted to hold a choir supper on April 7 and a rummage sale on April 26. Committees for the supper and rummage sale were named, with officers to be chosen for the next year. No meeting next Monday due to members attending church.

Central Church League Leonard M. Lord Charles A. Soule Perry L Thompson Charles E. Helah Gardiner R. Deering Bowen Torrey Alexander MacDonald Donald B. Wilson

Doyle Honeymoon Guests Include Troop Kin

Mr and Mrs Merton Doyle spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Archie Doyle of North Street following a honeymoon in Laconia New Hampshire where they were guests of Mrs Doyle's sister Miss Troop.

Mrs Merton Doyle Mr. Doyle Archie Doyle North Street Laconia N. H Mrs. Doyle Miss Troop

Annual flowers tested and their uses described

Garden planning tips by season and habitat with a detailed list of annual flowers. Edges borders include Sweet alyssum and dwarf nasturtiums. cutting stems feature asters and cosmos. color masses favor petunia and zinnia. light soils calliopsis and zinnias. fragrance highlights mignonette and sweet peas. shady areas suggest pansies and nemophila. hot spots use sunflowers and portulaca. after frost growth includes alyssum and calendulas. vines include morning glories and moonflowers. color harmonies cover combinations with blues yellows and purples. for a fragrant year-round border include ten weeks' stocks, zinnias, cosmos, sweet peas, and more.

Maine Fire Chiefs Meet in Bangor on April 12

The State Association of Fire Chiefs of Maine holds its quarterly meeting in Bangor on April 12 hosted by Bangor Chief Joseph P. McCosker. Attending chiefs from Maine and invited guests from New Brunswick and Massachusetts will hear talks on international organizations, Incendiarism, and a safety film.

Joseph W. Randlette Richmond State Association of Fire Chiefs of Maine Bangor New Brunswick Canada Hugh H. McLellan Charles A. Cunningham Maritime Chiefs Association George P. Ryder St. Stephen N. B International Association of Fire Chiefs Scott Morse Bath Penobscot Exchange Daniel B. Tierney Arlington, Mass

Local visit notes from Saco and area hosts

Personal notes list Mrs John McDougall and Mrs Howard Hill of Saco as guests of Mrs Hill's mother Mrs Frank Reed of 15 Mechanic street. Frank Reed has returned home after wintering with her daughter.

John McDougall Howard Hill Saco Hill Frank Reed Mechanic Street Paul Tiemer East Orange N. J Tiemer William S. Newell Washington Street Davis Hatch Needham Mass Hatch Celia Hatch Green Street Ruth Watson M. E. Watson Providence Bible Institute

Five Islands residents and visitors spend weekend noted in activity

Basil MacMahan and Leslie Ainley of Cambridge and many others visited Five Islands and nearby Bath and Georgetown over the weekend. The community saw social visits, cottage stays, a grass fire shed blaze, and a fire department response to Emmons residence.

Basil MacMahan Leslie Ainley Cambridge Mass Ainley Cottage John Pritchard Arlington Fred Rittall Rittall D. R. Stevens Victor Pinkham Bath Harold Pinkham Walter Powers Georgetown Five Islands Charles M. Bigelow Maynard Hinckley Martha Joyce Gardiner Hinckley Ambrose Thibodeau Thibodeau Theodore Campbell C. H. Sanford Exeter N. H Sedgemere Road B. F. Perry Sanford Lamont Infirmary Philips Exeter Academy N. H John Grindell Ellsworth Pinkham Paul Stevens Arrowsic West Georgetown Seward Emmons Barrows Boothbay J.R. Blackey Harlan Fossett Ann Harlan Berlin Gott's Cove Rudolph and Harlan Pinkham Vernon Gray Maurice Pinkham Chester MacMahan Merton Pinkham Cleve Rowe Mabel Dickey Serepta Pinfold Lovell

Waldo L Lovejoy 58 Former Bath Resident Dies in Boston

Waldo L Lovejoy 58 formerly of Bath died Monday in Boston City Hospital of pneumonia. Born in Bath son of the late John and Susan Lovejoy he worked in local shipyards before moving to Boston to live with relatives. He leaves nephew Ralph Pemberton and niece Mrs Edna May Jensen both of Boston. body to be brought to Bath with burial from Arthur F Mayo funeral residence 819 High Street at 10 30 a m Thursday with grave committal at Oak Grove.

Bath Waldo L. Lovejoy Boston City Hospital John and Susan Lovejoy Boston Ralph Pemberton Edna May Jensen Arthur F. Mayo High Street Oak Grove

Albanian-born Bath man dies at 52 after heart trouble

Louis Crosier aged 52 a native of Albania who came to the United States about 30 years ago and lived in Bath 18 years died of heart trouble Sunday at the City Home. He was a general laborer and formerly worked at the Bath Box Co. He resided at the Home for six years and there are no known relatives.

Louis Crosier Albania United States Bath Bath Box Co

Funeral for William J. Perry Held at Crescent Street Home

William J. Perry, longtime assistant postmaster, died and his funeral occurred Tuesday afternoon at his Crescent Street home. Rev. Jesse Kenderdine officiated. Masonic ritual led by John Wishart and John Gillespie. Bearers included J. Edward Drake and other notable locals. burial at Oak Grove.

William J. Perry Crescent Street Jesse Kenderdine Beacon Street John Wishart John W. Gillespie Solar Lodge J. Edward Drake William F. Ham Charles Nelson Charles E. Plaisted Alfred L. Tarbox Bath Lodge of Elks Edward J. McMann Walter L. Whitney Arthur H. Sprague Edward N. Hartnett Roscoe H. Shaw Edward T. McCormick Oak Grove

Louis Crosier Funeral Held at Fred S Curtis Home

The Albanian native Louis Crosier died at City Home with no known relatives. His funeral was Tuesday at 2:30 pm at the Fred S Curtis funeral home, 105 Center street. Rev. Joseph O Purdue officiated. Burial followed at Oak Grove.

Louis Crosier Albania Fred S. Curtis Center Street Joseph O. Purdue Winter Street Oak Grove

Reynolds Funeral Held at St Mary’s Church

The funeral of Thomas F. Reynolds was held Monday at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church with Rev. David P Surette officiating. Pallbearers were Eugene Footer, Frank Green, John McLellan, Howard Parks, Edwin Powers and Edward Whitehouse. Burial followed in the area cemetery.

Thomas F. Reynolds St. Mary’s Church David P Surette Eugene Footer Frank Green John McLellan Howard Parks Edwin Powers Edward Whitehouse Oak Grove

Notable Short Visits Highlight Local Residents

Christopher Cushing returns home from Memorial hospital after pneumonia treatment. Morton Lessard of Waterville visits after a few days with his aunt Mrs R Clinton McFadden. Alex MacHurd of Concord N H stays overnight with Miss Doris Perkins at her parents home. Mrs Marion Temn and daughters Eva and Eunice of Portland visit Mr and Mrs Cuvier A Dobloff. Wilbur Hagan of Skowhegan returns from visits to Woolwich and Mrs Melvin Comeau. Madeline Merrill recently from St Petersburg Fla visits Martha Crosby Davis in New York City on the way home.

Christopher Cushing Cummings Street Morton Lessard Waterville R. Clinton McFadden Washington Street Alex MacHurd Concord N. H Doris Perkins H. Dorman Perkins Marion Temn Eva Eunice Portland Temn Cuvier A. Dobloff Upper Washington Stree Wilbur Hagan Skowhegan Hagan Garret Galvin Woolwich Melvin Comeau Upper High Street Madeline Merrill St. Petersburg Fla Martha Crosby Davis New York City

Mrs. Rachel Hodgdon Dies at Nequasset

Mrs. Rachel S. Hodgdon aged 55 wife of Frank A. Hodgdon of Woolwich died Sunday at her Nequasset home after a two month illness. Funeral held at Grace Episcopal Bath with Rev. Charles M. Tubbs officiating. She leaves husband son Edward S. Hodgdon Bath daughter Ruth S. Hodgdon Bath and brothers Fred P. Shaw and John Shaw Bath.

Rachel S. Hodgdon Frank A. Hodgdon Woolwich Five Elms Nequasset Grace Episcopal Church Bath Charles M. Tubbs Hodgdon Joan O Mary Elizabeth Shaw Naval Veterans Central Church John Shaw Maine Federation of Women's Clubs State Federation of Garden Clubs State Federation of Music Clubs South End P. T. A Dromore Grange Phippsburg Dromore Farm Bureau Wiscasset Stinson Edward S. Hodgdon Ruth S. Hodgdon Fred P. Shaw

Former Assistant Postmaster William J. Perry dies in Bath

William J. Perry, 61, long time Bath post office official and former assistant postmaster, died Saturday at his home after pneumonia. He was born in Bath to Amos and Mary Perry, worked in local printing, and served as night clerk, money order, and registry clerk before becoming assistant postmaster. He was active in Masons and Elks and survived by his wife, three daughters, three sons, and a brother.

William J. Perry Bath Crescent Street Amos and Mary Barefoot Perry Joshua F. Upton The Times Co Brunswick Record Bath Post Office Solar Lodge Masons Montgomery and St. Bernard Bath Lodge of Elks Perry Harry Knight Willis Brown Portland Roy Woodward Topsham Edward J Francis S William A. Perry Thomas B. Perry

Obituary: Mrs Mary Shaw Bonney dies at 70 in Gardiner

Mrs Mary Shaw Bonney 70 widow of William L Bonney former state treasurer died at her home 45 School Street Gardiner after a six week heart ailment. She was born in Minott daughter of Stillman and Clara Shaw and married William Bonney forty years ago in Turner. Funeral services were held Amesbury White Funeral Home Gardiner then Dillingham Son Auburn with burial in Turner.

Mary Shaw Bonney William L. Bonney Gardiner Ralph L Hunt Hebron William Bonney Bonney Turner Frank M. Lamb Waterville Boni American Book Co Bath Jason A. Merril Amesbury & White Thapel Dillingham & Son Auburn David L. Wilson Central Church Morrill Dudsinervs Marie Leah

Hartwell Bath Contractor Ward H Hartwell Dies

Edward H Hartwell a Bath contractor aged nearly 76 died at his home 903 High Street after several weeks illness He was councilman ward 5 warden in Ward 5 longtime member Acadia lodge Knights of Pythias Bath Camp M W of A Surviving widow Jennie Innes Hartwell son Howard D Hartwell daughters Edith H Low and Helen E Hartwell granddaughter Jean H Low and nieces Anna L and Lucy H Hanwell Local citizens recall his genial nature and civic service in Bath Maine.

Edward H. Hartwell High Street Mr. Hartwell Cyril H Lucy Hartwell Bath William H. Hartwell Acadia Lodge Knights of Pythias Bath Camp M. W Jennie Innes Hartwell Howard D. Hartwell Edith H. Low Galen M. Low Cambridge Mass Helen E. Hartwell Jean H. Low Anna L Lucy H. Hanwell

Mrs. Sarah A. Hayward Dies After Illness at 78

Mrs. Sarah Adelaide Hayward 78 wife of Artell Hayward died Saturday at her daughter’s Rockland home after weeks of illness. Born January 2 1860 in Woolwich she leaves husband four sons Harry Fred Elmer Arthur and one daughter three other daughters at Arrowsic and Woolwich 18 grandchildren. Funeral Monday at Fred O Hayward’s home Rockland with Rev. Charles E. Brooks officiating. Burial in Riversiae Day's Ferry cemetery. Bearers were four sons and two sons in law.

Sarah Adelaide Hayward Artell Hayward Harold B. Leeman Rockland Hayward Woolwich Samuel Mercy Anne Crocker Charles L. Crosby Arrowsie Riversiae Day's Ferry Hollis Leeman

Mrs. W. D. Gildersleeve Dies in East Orange New Jersey

Mrs. Willetta Douglas Courter Gildersleeve wife of Rev Nelson B Gildersleeve died at St Agnes rectory East Orange after months of illness. Former Bath Maine resident she was born in Brooklyn and married June 18 1919. She leaves her husband two children Nelson Burroughs Jr and Mary Elizabeth. Mary was recently confirmed at her mother's bedside.

Willetta Douglas (Courter) Gildersleeve Nelson B. Gildersleeve St. Agnes East Orange N. J St. Michael's Episcopal Church Auburn South Harpswell Gildersleeve Grace Church Bath

Hartwell Funeral Held For Edward H Hartwell

Funeral services were held Saturday at 2 30 PM at 903 High Street with Dr David L Wilson and Rev Charles M Tubbs officiating. A large crowd included a delegation from Acadia lodge K of P of which Hartwell was an elder member. Bearers were Fred P Shaw Charles M Webber Fred H Pratt and Frank L Daley. Burial followed in Oak Grove.

Edward H. Hartwell High Street David L. Wilson Central Church Charles M. Tubbs Grace Church Acadia Lodge K. of Mr. Hartwell Fred P. Shaw Charles M. Webber Fred H. Pratt Frank L. Daley Oak Grove

Funeral for Frank Curtis Held in West Bath

The funeral for Frank Curtis of West Bath was Saturday at 2 PM at the Fred S. Curtis funeral home 105 Center Street Bath. The Christian Science service was read by Mrs Carlton Lowell Beavers from Bath Iron Works where Curtis was employed. Burial followed at Oak Grove.

Frank Curtis West Bath Fred S. Curtis Center Street Bath Carlton Lowell Beavers Bath Iron Works Curtis Raymond Clark Joseph Duprey Leonard Lord Scott Moise Oak Grove

Also Mentioned on This Page

Carrie Hall of Gadiner Cora Conley Montpelier Henry Smith D. M. Humphreys & Co Sagadahock Block Bath, Me Room Dike Mrs. Crooker Sagadahoc Central League William E. Armstrong Engineer Underwriters Laboratory Charles E. Gorman George O. Mansfield Massachusetts Department of Public Safety T. F. Reynolds John O Mary E. Shaw Ward H. Hartwell Sarah A. Hayward W. D. Gildersleeve East Orange, New Jersey E. H. Hartwell Fred S. Curtis & CO Thomas R. Huston
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