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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1940

Page

8

Richmond News Briefs and Wedding News From Thomaston

Miss Lucille F Dolliver wed Robert E Stone in a double Thomaston area wedding ceremony at St John s Episcopal Church The couple’s relatives attended and a breakfast followed at the bride s parents home Jackie Nichols the world junior heavyweight wrestling champion will defend his title in Richmond High School gym The Tri club hosts the show A surprise birthday party honors Mrs Edward Coughlin in Richmond Arthur Witham pleads to first two counts of intoxication and disturbing the peace and enters a separate plea to third count for larceny case. bond set at 500 pending June term Also updates on local residents travel visits and court notes

Lucille F. Dolliver Emerson Grammar School Garfield Oliver Thomaston Robert E. Stone Nathaniel J. Stone St. John’s Episcopal Church Herbert Pulsifer Richard Wylie North Cushing Dana Stone Stone Thomaston High School State Teachers’ College Fitchburg Mass Limekin's Market Tri-club Richmond Jackie Nichols Lloyd Stewart Boston Edward Coughlin Pleasant Street Norris Sidelinger Josiah White Ernest Williams Percy Little Lawrence Coughlin Cassie Turcotte Sara Coughlin Maurice K. Umberhind Witham B. R. Temple Richmond Corner Ruby Nichols Milltown Hospital Milltown N. Y William Nichols Velma Chloe Berry Alvin Lothridge Mabel Strout Paula Adams

Gardening Course at Maine University Opens for Garden Club

Members of the Garden Club Federation of Maine and others will attend a two day gardening course at the University of Maine. The program includes seed sowing, plant studies, native fern and tree displays, a banquet, lectures on native trees and flowers, soil management, pest control, gladioli judging, and a concert by the Harvard Glee Club at Memorial Gymnasium.

Garden Club Federation of Maine University of Maine Estabrook Hall Fred P. Loring Roger Clapp Maine Eugene C. Ogden F. H. Steinmetz George P. Speinbauer Edward F. Merrill Ray Allen Harvard Glee Club Memorial Gymnasium

Personal Notes From Bath Area Society

Ellison Lord of Portland was a Saturday guest of Bath friends. Paul Andrews youngest son of Mr and Mrs Edwin R Andrews of High street was operated upon for appendicitis Sunday night at Brunswick hospital. Miss Mary Anderson daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl C Anderson 33 Green street underwent an appendectomy at Memorial hospital Monday morning. Miss Margaret Hector of Fargo ND returned Monday to Oak Grove seminary Vassalboro after Spring vacation with her mother Mrs Fred Hector at the home of her grandmother Mrs William D Sewall of Washington street. Mrs James Dunton arrived Tuesday to open her home on Court street after Winter with her daughter Mrs James Manier. Mrs Manier accompanied her mother to Bath and will pass several days here before returning to Hudson Mass.

Ellison Lord Portland Bath Paul Andrews Edwin R. Andrews High Street Brunswick Hospital Mary Anderson Carl C. Anderson Green Street Memorial Hospital Margaret Hector Fargo N. D Oak Grove Seminary Vassalvoro Carrie Hall Richmond Emma Billings Dorothy Stuart Mae Hogan Hogan Harry Carlisle Melrose Mass Carlisle Massachusetts Harold Hunt, Jr Pittsfield Walter Powers A. S. Cunningham Kenneth Dougherty Fred Butters Indian Point Road John R. Blackie Walter F. Powers Blackie Sewall Webster Augusta Edward C. Clary Dorothy Oliver Kingston Joseph F.higgins

Novins Addresses Beth Israel Meeting in Boston

Hon Louis A Novins Assistant Attorney General of Massachusetts spoke at a joint meeting of the Sisterhood and Brotherhood of Beth Israel Congregation. He discussed the economic and political effects of the European war on American life today. A social hour followed with refreshments for 150. Hosted by Mrs Louis M Silverman chairwoman and committees.

Louis A. Novins Massachusetts Sisterhood Congregation of Beth Israel Novins Palestine Society of Boston Roxbury Nevins B'nai B'rith Hecht Neighborhood House Jewish Big Brothers Association Amos Lodge New England Louis M. Silverman Sam Prawer Max Kutz

Harrie Coe Sees Big Summer Ahead

Harrie B. Coe of the Maine Publicity Bureau returned from Florida where he spent two months as Maine's Ambassador of Goodwill. He predicted a strong recreational season in Maine based on Florida winter business and the rebound of ocean travel. Coe noted Maine materials circulated to 36 groups in 13 Florida cities and that inquiries back home surged, with many prospects seeking more information about Maine's recreational attractions. He cited unsettled European travel as boosting Maine’s summer prospects and said many European visitors might choose Maine this season.

Florida Maine Harrie B. Coe Maine Publicity Bureau Bureau Coe Guy P. Butler Europe

Real estate transfers spread across Sagadahoc county

Real estate transfers numbered throughout Sagadahoc county with Bath, Georgetown, Phippsburg, Topsham, Woolwich, and West Bath listed. Transactions include Abbie Rideout to Charles Vinci on Fitts Street and multiple land and building transfers on High, Middle, Maxwell, and Washington streets among others. Commander Kiernan to relieve Commander Britt in July at Brunswick home.

Bath Abbie V. Rideout Charles H. Vinci Fitts Street William D. Rich Katherine T. Preble High Street William E. Tremain Chesley Hutchins Middle Street Louise M. Barnett Horace W. Pottle Clara Norton Walter E. Norton Maxwell Street Dummer Street Abbie J. Snowman C. Warren Richardson Washington Street J. Fred Tobey Frank Nadeau Bowdoin Joseph Kurisko Haskell Implement & Seed Co F. Brooks Britt Brunswick Joseph M. Kiernan Britt

Fire near Parsonage Burns Two Acres. Community Kudos

A grass fire started from an incinerator near the First Baptist parsonage burned about two acres of grass and junipers but caused no major damage. Pire Islands Fire Fighters and volunteers responded quickly and subdued the blaze. The notice also covers upcoming sermons at the First Baptist church and social visits involving local churches, plus assorted hometown arrivals and visits.

First Baptist Pire Islands Keehlpwetter First Baptist Church Mr. Moffatt Corliss Street Bath Thomas Brindley Auburn Western Maine Baptist Convention Koehlwetter Five Islands

Bridges Attacks New Deal Policy And Republican Hope

Senator Bridges denounces the New Deal as overbearing and cites its control by Washington. He argues government intervention harms farmers and workers and predicts a Republican shift for relief. He pins hope on the GOP to restore freedom and local self government.

Bridges A.A.A Wallace Hull Washington Repubiicans Agriculture National Grange American Federation of Labor A. F. of L C. I.0 Republican Party Sam

Miss Gilman Earns Honor At Pi Lambda Theta Induction

Miss Irma Gilman a Belmont Massachusetts teacher at Daniel Butler School and daughter of William H Gilmian Sebasco Estates completes study for a bachelor’s degree at Boston University. She was recently among 26 School of Education students inducted into Pi Lambda Theta the national honorary educational sorority for women. She plans to take her degree in June.

Irma Gilman Daniel Butler School Belmont Mass William H. Gilmian Sebasco Estates Gil- Twat Wonas Cave Boston University School of Education Pi Lambda Theta Miss Gilman

Rotary Speaker Neil S Bishop Highlights Bowdenham Farmer

Neil S Bishop of Bowdenham spoke at the Rotary Club luncheon at Hotel Sedgwick detailing farm life and modern methods. He, Justus Miller, and Bishop are Republican state senate primary candidates, with Miller introducing him. Bishop described losses in 1929, growing a herd of 17 purebred Jerseys and family life, amid club remarks and visiting Rotarians from Boothbay Harbor Brunswick Portland and Boston.

Rotary Club Richmond High School University of Maine Richmond Nim Cotlege Porland Nas Charles T Small, Jr George Wolstenholme Peter J. Carberry Bath Chevrolet Co Wolsten

Birds In Moving Pictures At Nequasset Church

Dr Alfred O Gross Bowdoin College biology professor presented two colored film reels at Nequasset church. The first covered Kent Island research station and Bowdoin bird sanctuary with scenes of gulls and auks. the second focused on birds nests feeding young and family habits. The event hosted by Nequasset and Sagadahoc ladies drew Day's Ferry and North Woolwich visitors and included community singing and a social hour.

Alfred O Gross Bowdoin College Nequasset Church Nequasset Sagadahoc Day's Ferry North Woolwich Gross Kent Island John C. Gilmore George B. Farnham Charles H. Hunnewell

Congress Shirt Co Granted A Permit For Plant Extension

Municipal officers grant Congress Shirt Co a permit to build a one story 75 by 16 foot wooden frame and tire proof extension to its Middle street plant, contingent on Fire Department chief approval. Hearing set for 4 45 p m April 24. City offices close for Patriot's Day and Saturday half holiday. Mother and daughter social at Corliss Street church reports 30 in attendance. game party planned for April 29 at Mrs Kenneth D Hunt 379 Middle.

Pernussigi Moudas Congress Shirt Ci Middle Street Ftates Fire Department Fred H. Thompson Lord and South Streets Bath Iron Works Corp Water Street Committee On Police Helen Grant Washington Street City Hall Philathea Lass Corliss Street Walter B James Kenneth D. Hunt

Sunday Sermons and Local Notices From Bath Area

Sunday services at the church featured Rev Thomas L Bernd as district secretary with Rev Franklin Keehieter in charge of devotions and a sermon from Genesis 20 12. Local residents attended events including the Good Neighbor club meeting with Mrs Victor Pinkham and library auxiliary at Mrs Wallace Pierce.

Distri Thomas L. Bernd Brindley Simon Pranklin Keehieeter Beulah Pratt Bath Marie Rittall Shirley Moore Audrey Pinkham Helen Pinkham Merle Chas Herbert Campbell Vincent Dar Thomas Hanna John MacGull Cecil Stevens Mansfield Moore Harford, Jr Howard Chase, Jr Philip Pinkham

Municipal Court Fees Receipted By Run nells

Tuesday reports show Bath municipal court fines sent to the State Treasurer and receipted by former State Controller William A. Runnells who faces arrest for embezzlement of twenty two thousand six hundred ninety eight dollars. Receipts for 1937 38 and 39 are signed by Runnells. Gov Barrows cited numerous checks cashed at the State Treasurer's office. Municipal courts forward fines to the State Treasurer with Inland Fish and Game and Sea and Shore Fishers charges routed accordingly.

Bath Augusta William A. Runnells Runnells Elbert D. Hayford Louis H. Winship Lewis O. Barrows Municipal Courts of Maine

Army Engineers Escape Injury In Bath Crash

Six US Army engineers visiting Bath escaped serious injury after a crash at the Meadowbrook road intersection with Kennebec survey work. Driver John Koviel said a vehicle appeared from Meadowbrook, he swerved, and his car overturned as a second machine was seen parked nearby. Two engineers suffered severe bruises. others shaken but unhurt.

US Army Bath Kennebec Phippet Way Meadow Cruok Road John Koviel Bernard Noden Herbert Leeman Burton Vameyr Ralton Leeman Elmer S. Goodwin Koviel Charles W Messenger Meadowbrook Road

Former Bath Man Fatally Injured in Auto Crash

An elderly Bath resident, Ou L Pers Jr., died after a Tuesday night collision near Cook's Corner. The incident left another person with injuries and occurred along the No. 1 highway near Brimwick. The victim had lived in Bath two years prior and was connected to local families, with details listing relatives Trevor McCabe and Linn Renardson, among others.

Pers Jr Brunswick aMruce Cook's Corre Trvanas McCabe Works Corp Linn Renardsom Renmenc Pern Bridtusxk

Warren Moore Stilphen Tredeen Obituary Notice

Obituary notice details the death of Warren Moore Stilphen Tredeen at age 82, noting surviving family including widow Mrs Nellie M., a daughter and former marriage partner Mrs Wellman Perry of Pwere, and two siblings. The obituary lists residences in Ellsworth, Me, and Lynn, Mass, with dates around September 1261.

Hos Teale Hut Euawerin Phen Lad Nelhie Ourne Suipnen Daugher Wellman Perry Pwere Mer Lynn Ellsworth Joel Adalne

Olive H. Andres Andros Jr. dies in Bath home

Olive H. Andres Andros Jr. widow of William H. Ansros died Friday noon at the Metomial hospital after collapsing at her daughter's home. She was born in Westport to Lemuel and Susan Twompzon Tarbox and lived in Bowdenham before moving to Bath about three years ago. Survived by daughter Mrs Perritt and grandson Duncan Farrill of Bath, and three sisters Mrs Joan Parmington Bowdenham Mrs Mabel Baker Somerville and Mrs John Gilgan Rhinelander.

Olive H. Andres Wiliam H. Ansros Proiday Evemme Harry Parrei Wren Turner Coat Ardr Westpor Lemuel Susan Tarbox Chi¢Wood Io Bowdenham Merved

Memorial hospital notes and obituaries from Wisconson Kansas

Fragmented obituary summary lists multiple individuals connected to Memorial Hospital including Mr and Mrs Arthur L Bryant and Vaughn Weiss. Mentions Edith Moody Jr and Alma Allen with various dates and places such as Morse High and San a. References to Wich press and local society events.

Memorial Hospital Arthur L. Bryant Vaughn Weilss Meéeverial Hospital E. Rotinson Edith Geo-et P Moody. Jr Alzista Nodwred Moss Alma Allen Robin- St Morse Sana Fer Mo Persie Piri

Obituary Juliut P. Berg Si electric plater dies at Memorial Hospital

Juliut P F Berg an electric plater with 15 years at Torrey Bushing Works and two years at Bath Ison Works Corp died after a long illness Thursday evening at Memorial Hospital. Born in Worcester Massachusetts he was 52. He was a member of Bain Camp M W of A and Solar Ridge Martins. Survived by his wife a daughter Edith Berg at home and three sisters Mrs Exnil Johnson Mrs DEB Hook and Mrs Charles Sherman of Worcester.

Juliut PF. Berg Torrey Bushing Works Pioral Street Bath Ison Works Corp Berg Worcester Mas John 2Nd Boonie Berg Bath

Iza B Hamblen Iram Hammon passes away in Bath

Iza B Hamblen Iram Hammon aged 32 of Clifton died Friday noon after illness at Memorial hospital. He moved to Bath 22 years ago from Bronson and worked as a coal miner at Hyde Wind, a member of local Red Gun and Skeet clubs. He leaves wife Gladys Hambien, daughter Avery Hambien, son Franklin Sherman, and sister Mrs George Moultes.

Iram Hammon Clifton Gree Ned Memorial Hospital Bron He Bas Hamber Bron-ugwon Som James Lizzie Hammer Hyde Windi Bath Sagadaime Red Gun Skeet Skeet 2Fication Heaves Devides His Wife Gladys Hambien, Ome Wome Avery Hambien Omy Goughter Pranklin Sherman, Bth George Moultes Mirturn

Mrs Daisy W Sprague Dies After Long Illness

Mrs Daisy W Sprague wife of David Sprague died Wednesday at her home 16 King Street Auburndale after a year in poor health. Survived by her husband a former resident of Bath and now general manager of Union Mutual Life Insurance Co of Portland with offices in Boxton and two sisters.

Daisy W Sprague David Sprague Kingstreet Auburndale Beng Bath Union Mutual Life Insurance Co Portland Boxton

Mrs Lulu Bruce Dies After Long Illness at Belfast Home

Mrs Lulu Bruce aged 63 wife of Harovt G Bruce formerly of Bath died Friday afternoon at her home in Belfast after a long heart ailment. She was a Gangister of the late Mr and Mrs William Trott of Woolwich. Besides her husband she leaves Denis Millard Trott of Portland as a survivor.

Lulu Bruce Harovt G Bruce Bath Belfast Wiliam Trott Woolwich Denis Millard Trott Portland

Mourning in Woolwich for Ida J Stephens at 70

Miss Ida J Stephens was found dead in bed Sunday morning at her Woolwich home by her sister Miss Nellie M Stephens. She was about 70, born in Bath to Jarud and Roxana Wright Stephens. Her only close relative besides her sister is a niece, Mrs Marjorie Buodis of Rockport.

Ida J. Stephens Woolwich Nellie M. Stephens Bath Jarud Roxana Wright Stephens Marjorie Buodis Rockport

Hamblen Rites Held for Ira P Hamblen

Funeral services for Ira P Hamblen of 11 Clifton Street were conducted Sunday by Rev. Frederick P Moffa at Corliss Street Church. Bearers included John T Allain Eugene Hagget Albert Oliver and Walter Taylor. Burial followed at Deer Isle with a service at Burnt Cove Church.

Frederick P. Moffa Corliss Street Ira P Hamblen Clifton Street John T Allain Eugene Hagget Albert Oliver Walter Taylor Deer Isle Burnt Cove Deer Ile

Blanchette Funeral Held at St Marys Church

The funeral for Ernestine M. Blanchette widow of Joseph Blanchette was held Thursday morning at eight in St Marys church with Rev David P Surette officiating. Bearers were John J Mulcany Deserie E Amirault Paul M McCole and James Comeau. The body was taken to Quincy Massachusetts for burial Thursday afternoon in Mount Wollason cemetery.

Ernestine M. Blanchetue Jmeph Blanchette St. Marys Church David P. Surette John J. Mulcany Deserie E. Amirault Paul M. McCole James Comeau Quincy Mass Mount Wollason Cemetery

Funeral for Waren M Stilphen Held at Central Church

Waren M Stilphen funeral was held Monday at Central Church with Dr Davie L Wile officiating. Bearers included William Retinam Edmund Brezgs Owen Lidward Angus Burden John Harkins Everett Lord. Burial took place at Oak Grove.

Waren M. Stilphen Creiductee Ooin Middle Street Davie L Wile Central Church Wiliam W Retinam Edmund P. Brezgs Owen Lidward Angus Burden John Harkins Everett Lord Oak Grove

Funeral entry for Julius F. Bere noted in local records

J F Beeg funeral notice lists Julius F Bere as deceased with bearers from Scolar wedge co. Mason including David Y A.kamn master Karcher S Jackson Ftain H P Lywes Arthur W King. Burial was in Oak Grave.

Julius F. Bere Daid L. Wilson Scolar Wedge Co Mason David Y A.kamn Karcher S Jackson Ftain H P Lywes Arthur W. King Birial Oek

Spragle Funeral Held for Mrs Nelhie Sprague

The funeral of Mrs Nelhie EF Sprague widow of Wiley Sprague was held Saturday at 1 PM at Curry Funeral Chapel with Reverend Hes Caeser Oliver and Wesley officiating. Bearers were Ernest Cates, Archie Gipameck, Paul Me, Dea Josep, and Johnny Burra, with burial in Oak Grove.

Mra Nelhie Wiley Sprague Wah Curry Hes Caeser Oliver Et Wesley Emures Ernest Cates Arcmie Gipaimeck Paul Me- Dea Josep Si Johny Burra Wah Oak Grove

Funeral notice for Mrs Andros widow of W H Androwa

The funeral of Mr O16 H Andros, widow of William H Androwa, will be held Sunday after tocrattur at the Custis funeral home. Dr arid L Woilson of elated Burial was in Vilage cemetery, Bowdunham.

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Maine University Harrie Coe Arrowsie and Bowdoinham Georgetown Carrie L. Oliver Frances E. Fry Land Phippsburg Evelyn Rollins George A. Morang Helen M. Leavitt Chester G. King F. Hayden Conant Richmond Raymond W. Foote Elmer E. Knight Almon J. Farley F. Delbert Flood Lola Waterman Robert E. Wyman Susie Lamb Leonora S. Merrill Topsham Max Laucier Edwin C. Beach West Bath Edward Drake Osgood M. Redlon William L. Crocker George H Neil S. Bishop Rotary Neil Bishop Alfred Gross Congress Shirt CO T. E. Cromwell Orville Rowe Raphael Higgins Clinton Hanna Belgrade George Hanna Wallace Pierce Alex Cunningham Peggy Gray Yarmouth Academy Vernon £. Gray Gibson Lawrence Bailey Farrer Davis George Gray Mary Hart A W Mackay Hillsdale Miss Hart Somerville Henry Dreytka Drevytka U.S . Hughes Otis L. Pero, Jr Warren Moore Stilphen MES Olive H. Andros William H. Andres Suurweil de Myrshox Lass Wissoes Eehtiors Giulid Julius F. Berg Leng Tizae Torrey Roller Bushing Works IZA B. Hamblen Stonington Hyde Windlow Co Daisy W. Sprague Ida L Stephens FRA P. Hamblen Mes. Blanchette W. M. Stilphen J. F. Beeg Mes. Spragle Andros Fred S. Curtis & CO Thom Asi A Huston Ambulance Service
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