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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1951

Page

7

Patterson Grigalus wedding tied in Washington DC

Ruth Ellen Patterson of Richmond and Edward Paul Grigalus of Boston were married in Washington on March 24 in a single ring ceremony led by Rev. Edward Fuller. The bride, a Richmond native, wore nylon net and lace with a ros bead crown, and later worked as an industrial nurse in Boston. The groom, a Boston native, is a former U S Navy lieutenant and a Department of Justice special agent in Washington. They will reside in Cleveland, Ohio. The surrounding Richmond news reports club meetings, a Maine potato industry talk by Lee Good, auction plans, and notes from the A L A L and local school activities.

Ruth Ellen Patterson Ethel Patterson South Front Street George Patterson Edward Paul Grigalus Adolph Grigalus Boston Washington, D. C Edward Fuller John Grigalus Grom Richmond Gardiner High School St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Brighton Mass Liberty Mutual Insurance Co Groom South Boston Middlebury College Middlebury Poe Boston College W School U. S. Navy Department of Justice Washington Cleveland

Robinhood notes of wildlife and neighbors in Bath area

A Robinhood column reports on early spring signs around Georgetown and Bath including maple saplings, dandelion greens, and crane arrivals. It notes local wildlife such as squirrels and porcupines, a moose sighting, and a black and white dog found by Taiyo Julku. Community events include a P T A dance, cancer drive efforts, and residents visiting cottages and relatives across Bath, West Georgetown, Reid State Park, and Indian Point.

Westport Knubble Beach Robinhood Sandy Spitz Newman Place Walter Beane John D. Wiliams Harold J. Brown James Oliver Huse School Bath Roland Peterson Taiyo Julku Flying Point

Personal Notes From Miami to Bath and Waterville

Mr and Mrs Thaxter Hill and daughters Gail Sharon and Cathy of Miami Fla return home after a 10 day visit with Mr Hill s parents in Middle Street Mrs Raphael McAvoy and daughters Theresa and Margaret Frances of Kittery arrive to visit Mrs McAvoy s aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Charles Whitehouse of Upper Washington Street Mrs Margaret Hanscom mother of Mrs William Hill of Bath and the latter s son Daniel F Hill of Albany Ga pass Tuesday in Waterville to visit Mrs Hill s son William A Hill Jr a Colby College junior

Thaxter Hill Gail Sharon Cathy Miami Fla Hill William Hill Middle Street Raphael McAvoy Theresa Margaret Frances Kittery McAvoy Charles Whitehouse Upper Washington Street Margaret Hanscom Bath Daniel F. Hill Albany, Ga Waterville

Five Islands community events span prayer meetins and talks

Last week Five Islands held cottage prayer gatherings at the Gray home and a Good Neighbor meeting at Mrs Watson’s. A library fundraiser was set for July 6 with refreshments served. Numerous locals attended, including Mrs Pinkham and Mrs Rowe, and the next meetings are planned for April 23 and April 27. A Bible class at Mrs Pierce’s drew the largest crowd in weeks, and a guest nurse Miss Beveridge spoke at the Five Islands church on Africa relief work.

Richmond Lions Club Methodist Church Yarmouth Lee Good Monticello Maine H. Ellsworth Blodgett Pittston Carlton H. Curtis Emerson Lane Post A. L State Legion Child Welfare Arthur Ambrose Guiou American Legion Richmond High School Gardiner Sociability Club Roscoe G. Whitten Richmond Farm Buerau Fred Duren Maurice Sullivan Eleanor Sherman Alice Lyons Hilmer Millett Mary Smith Laurell Vahue Natalie LaChance Ray Perry Lewiston Emerson Grammar School Gail LaRochelle Richmond Lodge A. F A. M Masonic Hall George Gray Vernon E. Gray Good Neighbor Club Thomas Watson Little River Road Albert Moore Paul Thompson Library Association Victor Pinkham Orville Rowe Harlan Pinkham Stanley Lewis Kathleen Rittall Percy MacGillivary L. H. Rowe Philip Pinkham Georgetown Carr Cottage Cleaves Henderson Francis Pierce Pierce Branwell Harford Daniel Staffeld William Stewart Stinson Davis Russell Pinkham Harford Five Islands Anna Beveridge R. N Interior Africa Miss Beveridge St. Luke’s Hospital School of Nursing New Bedford Mass Providence Bible Institute of Rhode Island The Baptist Church Bath Elm Street Baptist Church Norway Farber Davis Walter USN Connecticut Newport R. I Maynard Thibodeau Peabody Hugh Eisenhauer Arrowsic New Jersey Brunswick Ida Hinckley Frank Carleton Herman Barter Portland Warner Eustis Newton David Rutherford Eastport D. W

Spring Sounds and Local News at Bay Point

The article paints a spring scene with birdsong and the return of multiple species at Bay Point while reporting on local visitors and residents. It notes raccoons visiting the Navajo, repairs after the November storm by C Kiessling, and several townspeople including Kenneth Crafts, H Martin Powers and daughter Katherine, Mrs. Thomas Hagan, Mrs. G Morang, J McCartney, Carl Delano, Eugene Foster, Elwood Campbell, Donald Crafts, William Harrison, Alex Cunningham, Harold Robinson, James Oliver, Gene Reed, and the funeral of Frank Miller at Togus with attendance by local residents.

C. Kiersling Dedham Mass Kiessling Kenneth Crafts H. Martin Powers Katherine Bay Point Thomas Hagan Mae Hagan Georgetown G. Morang J. McCartney Salem Carl Delano Echo Valley Bath Eugene Foster Elwood Campbell Perth Amboy N. J George Renaud Donald Crafts William Harrison Robinhood Alex Cunningham Harold Robinson Auburn James Oliver Gene Reed Frank Miller Togus

Dike Washington P. T. A. Appoints Committees

The Dike Washington P. T. A. appointed committees for the new year including publication historian and membership chairs. The attendance banner went to Miss Flye's Grade 4, and a pre school roundup is set for May 15 16 at Dike school supervised by Mrs. Harry E Ring Jr. Refreshments will be for mothers, overseen by Mrs. Ralph Crocker. Next meeting is May 17 at 8 p.m.

Dike Washington P. T. A Martha Bertrand Stanley Green Dorothy Boudreau Harriet Frye Faith Sherwood Arthur Bourque Rosalys Condos Dorothy Sonia Ralph Crocker Flye Harry E. iRing, Jr Dike School Washington Street P. T. A

Planning to Pass a Month Journey to Scotland by Train

A traveler plans a long Scottish tour starting Mowbray to Grantham aboard the Flying Scotsman at noon, arriving in Edinburgh for May 13. They will visit Falkirk Stirling Callander Aberfoyle Trossachs Loch Earnhead Loch Lomond Dumbarton Erskine Ferry Greenock Paisley Glasgow and hotel stays before returning via Queen of Scots to London on May 15 and S S America for the voyage home.

Glasgow Queen of Scots London Southampton S. S. America

Protestant Heritage Highlighted at Third University of Life Session

The Winters Street Congregational Church hosted Dr. John Woolman Brush who urged Protestants to witness their heritage through four pillars: Scripture, faith in Christ, the priesthood of all believers, and Christ as head. Choirs led by Mrs. Frederick Hill performed Praise Ye The Father. Guest leaders, ushers, and volunteers from local churches staffed the event, with sermons and courses continuing across four Sundays.

University of Life Jesus Christ John Woolman Brush Andover-Newton Seminary Winter Street Congregational Church Frederick Hill Father Church of the New Jerusalem Corliss Street Baptist Church Corliss Street Church Phippsburg Christian Service Committee Howard Cramer Beacon Street Kellett Ellis Holt Auburn Rayborn Zerby Lewiston Zerby Harlan Lewis

Pride in honesty as well as Scotia pride in Scotia

Mrs. Ralph E. Sanborn of Bath recalls a trip in 1927 noting Scotia's landscaping prizes and redwood homes. An honest Public Garage attendant returned a $1 overcharge, prompting the line Pride in honesty as well as pride in Scotia.

Scotia Saturday Evening Post Ralph E. Sanborn Bath Frank J. Taylor Paradise

Mayo couple to return home from Clearwater Florida

Mr and Mrs Arthur F Mayo of this city will leave Clearwater Florida Thursday for Bath after spending the winter at the Florida resort. They will be accompanied by Mrs Sherman McQuaide who also plans to return home after wintering in Florida. They expect to arrive in Bath Sunday.

Arthur F. Mayo Clearwater Fla Sherman McQuaide Florida Bath

Carriages with bodies suspended on straps in Europe

A historical note describes carriages of the early 1400s that featured suspended bodies hung by straps. The description highlights a distinctive European carriage design from that period.

Europe

Thomas S Perkins dies at 88 in Bath area

Thomas Franklin Perkins, 88, died at Memorial Hospital after a long life as a market gardener and florist in Maine. He was born March 6, 1863 in Coxshead and was the last of 14 Perkins siblings. He lived with his wife in West Bath, ran a home florist with his son H Dorman Perkins, and was active in Masonic circles and Wesley Methodist church. Funeral services are set for Friday at Curtis Funeral Home with burial in Oak Grove.

Thomas Franklin Perkins Memorial Hospital Phippsburg Cox’s Head Cox's Head Road Mr. Perkins Thomas M Susan Willis) Perkins Perkins Maine Massachusetts New York West Bath H. Dorman Perkins Wesley Methodist Church Concord N. H Kate Higgins Hardings Vera Ralston DeWitt Clinton Richard Davis Earle B. Perkins Hyde Memorial Home Carrie C. Smith Curtis Funeral Home Washington Street Clifford C. Sargent Oak Grove

Death notices for Mary A. McElman of Bath

Mary A. McElman widow of George McElman of Bath died at Memorial hospital Tuesday afternoon after years of declining health. Born October 12, 1876 in Prince Edward Island, she was a member of St. Mary's Church and Sacred Heart Circle, D of Isabella. Survived by daughter Mrs T Edward McCormick, sons Walter Harold Richard, sister Celia O'Brien, brother William LeClair, two granddaughters, six grandsons, nieces and nephews. Funeral from St. Mary's Friday at eight. Also note: Alton Collins family moving to Topsham from Middle Street.

Benjamin Riggs Portland Robinhood Perley Keith Danvers Mass Indian Point Nathaniel Hasenfus Richard Walter West Roxbury Hasenfus Seguinland Joseph Lane Bath James Higgins Sonia Graffam Robert Graffam West Georgetown Howard G. Heald Grace Fullerton Belmont Peterson Ralph Dunton Reid State Park Hill Massachusetts Boston University Dean Warren Maureen Davis Augusta Janice Beane State Normal School Gorham Walter Beane Roland Peterson William Strang Eye and Ear Infirmary Strang William Bisseth Mary Stevens Morse High School Everett Stevens Stevens Clayton Boston Parker Moulton Paul Wren Medford Kennebec Point Flora Marr Taylor North Vassalboro Taylor William A. Todd Earle Hagan Harold Brown Eugene Reynolds Alvah Reynolds Five Islands Allen Stuart Carlisle Winchester Carlisle Cottage Mary A. McElman George McElman Memorial Hospital McElman Mrs. McElman Prince Edward Island Joseph and Isabelle (Curran) LeClair St. Mary’s Catholic Church Sacred Heart Circle Isabella T. Edward McCormick Harold Richard McElman Woolwich Celia O'Brien Brooklyn William LeClair Bradley St. Mary’s Church Arthur F. Mayo & Son High Street

Mrs Harrington Passes Tuesday in Topsham Guest of Hines

Mrs Clifford Harrington of North Street died Tuesday in Topsham while visiting her daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Edward Hines.

Clifford Harrington North Street Topsham Edward Hines

Obituary of Frank H. Phillips 85 Portland resident

Frank H. Phillips, 85, of 157 High street Portland and former Reading Pennsylvania resident, died Wednesday at a nursing home after years of ill health. Born August 23, 1865 in Biddeford Missouri, he studied in Maynard and Worcester Tech and worked with Morgan Construction and Republic Iron and Steel. Survived by his wife Lucy E. Sewall, a sister Mrs Mertie Gould of Bangor, and several nieces and nephews. daughter Farida Phillips died in 1918. He held Masonic memberships in Reading.

Frank H. Phillips High Street Portland Reading Biddeford J L Frances Littlefield Phillips Maynard Worcester Tech J. B. Stone Y ¥. University Worcester Lucy E. Sewall Bath Farida Phillips Morgan Construction Co Worcester Steel Construction Co Republic Iron and Steel Co Youngs Ohio Chicago Carpenter Steel Co Phillips Chancellor Lodge Reading Commandery Rajah Shrine Mertie E. Gould Bangor

Death of Bertha Edna Rogers in Bath at 74

Bertha Edna Rogers, 74, died at her Bath home on Sunday after four weeks of illness. Born March 13, 1877 in Bath, she was the daughter of Fred and Mary Ingham and lived her life here. A member of the First Baptist church, she is survived by her mother and a daughter, Mrs. George Melzard, who lived with her, widow of John S. Rogers.

Bertha Edna Rogers Court Street Bath Fred and Warner) Ingham

Funeral for Mrs Bertha E Rogers at Curtis Funeral Home

Funeral service for Mrs Bertha E Rogers was held Tuesday afternoon at two from Curtis Funeral Home. Rev Charles R Sims of First Baptist Church officiated. Bearers were Worthley McPhee William Curran Vernon Miller and Charles Osborne. Burial was in the family lot at Oak Grove.

Bertha E. Rogers Curtis Funeral Home Charles R. Sims First Baptist Church Worthley McPhee William Curran Vernon Miller Charles Osborne Oak Grove

Thespians Plan May 1 Play at Morse High School

The Thespians held a Thursday night meeting at the Butterfield home with president Nathan W. Watson presiding. They finalized plans for Blithe Spirit to be staged May 1 at Morse High School auditorium and arranged ticket distribution to Portland Players Boothbay Thespians Brunswick Workshop Theater and Lewiston Auburn Players. Attendees in Bath may contact members or Fall's shoe store after April 25. A cast party will follow at Mildred H Trott's home. The next general meeting is May 20 at Dr and Mrs Benjamin Zimmerman's residence.

Thespians Esther Drummond Edward M. Butterfield Nathan W. Watson Morse High School Portland Players Boothbay Thespians Brunswick Workshop Theater Lewiston- Auburn Players Bath Fall's Shoe Store Mildred H. Trott Benjamin Zimmerman

Birth of Robert Dale Wagner at Memorial Hospital

Patrolman and Mrs. Robert Wagner Jr announce the birth of a seven pound son at Memorial hospital on April 7. He has been named Robert Dale.

Patrolman Robert Wagner, Jr Memorial Hospital Robert Dale

Also Mentioned on This Page

Pearl Perry Marcia Baker George McMaster Glen Lamoreau Richard Horn Charles Guiou John Thrower Maurice Durrell Ida Lloyd Bertha Curtis Laura Reynolds Cecelia Robinson Cecil Furlong Maurice Pushard Lawrence Bond, Jr Melvin Pushard Emerson Lane Post and Auxiliary Kennebec Philip Dalrymple Wellesley Farms Theodore Stuart George H. Powers Virginia Beach Alvah C. Reynolds George Laskey Lewiston Buick Company Broad Street John Bush Andover-Newton Jackson America Marius H. Page Thomas S. Perkins Mary A. M’elman Alton Collins Collins Rudolph McRae Lucy Sewall Fred S. Curtis & CO
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