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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1950

Page

6

Local Shriners Attend Kora Temple Spring Ceremonial

Society notes list Harold Cutting Granville Col Hollis Garey George J Whn Edwin Partridge Harold L Corliss Roy Bradford Abbott Redlon and Charles S Bart lett as attendees in Lewiston. Banquet band concert and degree work planned with good night lunch at 10 p m.

Harold Cutting Granville Col. Hollis W. Garey George Jwhn Edwin Partridge Harold L. Corliss Roy Bradford Abbot Redlon Charles S. Bartlett Lewiston

Trott Brother-in-Law Hosts Overnight Visit in Providence

Raymond Trott of Providence Rhode Island president of the Rhode Island Hospital Trust Co. was an overnight guest recently of his sister Miss Anna Trott on High street.

Raymond Trott Providence R. I Rhode Island’ Hospital Trust Co Anna Trott High Street

Local Notes from Bath and Brunswick Society

Frank Martin of Danvers arrives in Bath to join his wife visiting his mother and relatives in Marshall Avenue. Mrs. James Voorhees travels to Boston to be with her husband aboard the S. S. Kentucky. Mr. and Mrs. Chester Moore of Brunswick announce the birth of Franklin Lee. Mrs. Moore is Barbara Ormsby of Brunswick. Mrs. Thomas F. Perkins, longtime Old Folks Home member, received birthday cards for her 86th anniversary.

Frank Martin Danvers Mass Bath Cedric Martin Willow Street Edward R. McCabe Marshall Avenue James Voorhees Page Street S. S. Kentucky Boston Chester Moore Brunswick Franklin Lee Moore Frank Moore Washington Street Barbara Ormsby Thomas F. Perkins Old Folks Home

Operator Nellie D Arcy Returns to Duty at Memorial

Nellie D Arcy resumes work as a telephone operator after several months away due to injuries from a fall down cellar stairs at her Bruce street home. She had been a patient at Memorial hospital during her recovery.

Nellie D'Arcy Memorial Hospital Bruce Street

Mrs Gladys Gundel Visits Memorial Hospital Patient

Mrs Gladys M. Gundel is a patient at Memorial hospital. Her daughter, Mrs Marjorie Christian, a State health nurse in Waterville, spent the weekend with her.

Gladys M. Gundel Memorial Hospital Marjorie Christian Waterville

Danforth sisters plan weeklong vacation visit

Miss Barbara Danforth a sen ior at Farmington State Teachers College and Miss Jean Danforth a teacher at Goshen Conn will be at the home of their parents Mr and Mrs Frank W Danforth of High Street last week to spend a week s vacation.

Barbara Danforth Farmington State Teachers College Jean Danforth Goshen, Conn Frank W. Dani High Street

Visitors at The Waldorf Astoria and Nearby Homes

Visitors at The Waldorf Astoria in New York last week include Mr and Mrs Rodney Washington Street. He Richardson, who spent the winter there, has returned to his High Street home.

Waldorf-Astoria New York Rodney Eashington He Richardson

Mrs Milton penne of imball Lincoln

Mrs Milton penne of imball Lincoln is mentioned with unclear relation to an event or notice. The fragment provides no dates, actions, or organizational context. Further readable text is needed to form a proper card with named entities and concrete facts.

Milton ”. Penne Imball Lincoln

Notable Bath Area Visits Highlight Local Social Ties

Mrs. Orin Frye of Pacific Palisades visits Portland and Bath to reconnect with sisters Mrs. Grace Gerry and Mrs. Blanche Parsons, plans Bath travel to see cousin Mrs. Herbert Worrey and school friend Mrs. Eben Dana. Local residents Mrs. Roy Dow of Wiscasset and others attend charity events. Rev. Dr. David L. Wilson preaches in Portland. families travel between Bath Syracuse Bar Harbor and Portsmouth for leisure and funerals.

Orin Frye Pacific Palisades Calif Portland Grace Gerry Blanche Parsons Bath Herbert Worrey Middle Street Eben Dana Woolwich Frye Stuart Frye West Coast David L. Wilson Williston

Birthday fete for Master Charles Pierce honors tenth

Master Charles Pierce son of Mr and Mrs Herbert Pierce of 271 North Street celebrated his tenth birthday on April 12. He was the dinner guest of his aunt Miss Florence Carlton of Sagadahoc Ferry. Mrs Geneva Chaney, recently hospitalized with pneumonia at Memorial hospital, has returned home to 18 Cato Avenue.

Charles Pierce S. Herbert Pierce North Street Florence Carlton Sagadahoc Ferry Geneva Chaney Memorial Hospital Cato Avenue

College students take spring vacations in Bath area

Miss Dorothy Small from Farmington State Teachers College arrives to pass a week with her mother Mrs Madelyn Small in Granite street. Miss Ruth Small from Gorham State Teachers College visits Philadelphia friends. Richard Footer of Rumford returns for weekend at 1190 Washington street. Miss June Gill from Gorham State Teachers' College spends spring break with her parents on Bailey street. Perry Thompson from Gorham State Teachers' College visits family at Berry's Mills road. Charles Andre Jr of Lincoln street comes home from Gorham State Teachers' College for a week. Mr and Mrs J Henry Johnson and Mr and Mrs Guy F Butler of Portland attend Bath Chamber of Commerce banquet where Butler spoke.

Edward Butterfield Adelphi College Garden City Bay Point High Street Robert Miller Robert Ruthe Keene Miriam Jewett N. Y Thomas Hagan Richard Auburn Theodore Stewart Brookline Mass Jane Niles Gorham State Teachers’ College Bath Dorothy Small Farmington State Teachers College Madelyn Small Granite Street Ruth Small Gorham State Teachers College Philadelphia Richard Footer The Telephone Company Rumford Washington Street June Gill Christopher J. Gill Bailey Street Perry Thompson Edward K. Thompson Berry's Mills Road West Bath Charles Andre, Jr Charles Andre Lincoln Street J. Henry Johnson Guy F. Butler Portland Chamber of Commerce Butler Betty Noftall James I. Noftall Forest Road

Mrs Shaw and Swetts Rehearse for Shrine Installation

Mrs. Henry G. Shaw of Oak Street and Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Swett of Damariscotta took part in the Madonna White Shrine rehearsal in Portland Thursday night in advance of the installation ceremony set for April 27. Both Shaw and Swett are former officers of the body.

Henry G. Shaw Oakstreet Hubert Swett Damariscotta Madonna White Shrine Portland Shaw

Davis Family Visit To Gorham

Mrs. William C. Davis and her daughter Nancy Carol left Saturday morning from 780 High Street for Gorham where they spent the weekend as guests of Mrs. Davis’s daughter and her husband Charles Dale Johnson.

William C. Davis Nancy Carol High Street Gorham

Frederick E Drake Returns From New York Business Trip

Frederick E Drake, of Frederick E Drake street, returned Friday from New York City where he spent several days on business.

Frederick E.—Drake New York City

Miller joins Maine Fire Chiefs at Rockland meeting

Edward F. Miller of Middle Street was elected to membership in the Maine State Fire Chiefs Association at the association’s annual meeting held recently in Rockland.

Edward F. Miller Middle Street Maine State Fire Chiefs’ Association Rockland

Memorial patient Alvin Wallace receives well wishes

Cards arrive for Alvin Wallace of Sebasco while he stays at Memorial hospital. Visitors from Maine include Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo G. Fisher of Park Street en route to Flint Michigan to see Mrs. Fisher's brother Harold Williams of Buick Company. Mrs. Fisher and her brother Eliot Williams and son Daniel of Vassalboro accompany them.

Alonzo G. Fisher Park Street Flint Mich

Local Residents Gather for Long‑Time Rediscovery in Robin Hood History

Mrs. Leslie Shumway, high Edward Clarey a noted Robin Hood historian, hosted Capt. and Mrs. Arthur L. Totman at Winnegance in a supper guest gathering. their reunion marked over 50 years since they first met as seamen aboard the ocean tug Richmond off New York.

Edward Clarey Robinhood Arthur L. Totman Winnegance Richmond New York William B. Perry Phippsburg William F. Jewell

Ridds Emcee Passes Week With Mrs Oak McKay

Local notes reflect a weekend arrangement where Ridds Emcee visits York Beach and spends time with Mrs Oak McKay, the mother of cardman, at 1115 Washington Street.

Local Social Roundup of Visits and Travels

Mrs. Thompson Potter and Mrs. Harland E. Boynton travel to Winthrop to visit relatives and attend a L A P M meeting in Augusta. Mr. and Mrs. Cummings return from Boston while Mr. and Mrs. Sewall plan a Shenandoah Valley Apple Blossom Festival trip with Mrs. Preston. Alden Anderson visits Washington street host. Wesley Marco and daughter Helena ski with Diana Fenn at Tuckerman’s Ravine reported 500 to 600 skiers.

Arthur Sewall Stonehouse Farm Lewis H. Hyde Winchester Sewall Shenandoah Valley New York Marie I. Preston Wesley G. Marco Central Avenue Helena Diana Fenn Converse G. Fenn High Street Tuckerman's Ravine Mount Washington Marco

Hill brother in law and air force service noted

Olive Guild and her brother William Newell Guild visit grandmother Mrs Olive Boyd Guild of Marblehead Massachusetts. Daniel F Hill age 17 has joined the U S Air Force as a private and reports first to Lackland Air Force Base San Antonio Texas. Hill attended Morse High and is son of Mr and Mrs William A Hill of 645 Middle Street. His brother Stephen also serves in the Air Force.

Olive Guild William Newell Guild Olive Boyd Guild Marblehead, Mass Daniel F. Hill U. S. Air Force Lackland Air Force Base San Antonio Texas Pvt. Hill Morse High School William A. Hill Middle Street Stephen

Family and social notes from Bath list local greetings

Wilfrid Guerin of 47 Commercial street left Friday for a brief visit in Boston. Mr and Mrs Wilfred Chaney of 377 Middle street were guests of honor at a family dinner at 1074 High street to celebrate Chaney and Chaney's 40th wedding anniversary. The Chaneys received gifts and cards. Mrs Charles H Cahill and Miss Gladys Ross of High street recently spent a week in Boston. Mrs Ada Cross returned to Woolwich Tuesday after weeks in Sarasota with Kenneth Trask and relatives in Lynn. Mr and Mrs Converse Fenn of High street spent the weekend in Boston.

Wilfrid Guerin Commercial Street Boston Wilfred W. Chaney Middle Street Ralph Crocker High Street and Chaney Chaneys Charles H. Cahill Gladys Ross Ada Cross Woolwich Sarasota Fla Kenneth Trask Pittsfield Mass Bath Lynn Mrs. Converse Fenn

Local youths visit relatives during weekend trips

Susan Grevers and Betsey Bertrand, fourth graders at Dike school, rode a train to Boston where they were met by Susan's father William A. Grevers. They returned to Bath Friday with Mr. Grevers who spent the weekend at 1284 High Street. Donald Spear, University of Maine student, visited with his parents in Bath. U S Air Force member Charles Johanson arrived from Westover Field to spend a furlough with his mother in Bath and will return to Chanute Field for engineering school. Mr. and Mrs. Chester Newell hosted Meadowbrook visitors at the Manns’ cottage. Nancy Sewall and roommate Molly Chatfield, both in Bath for a week, plan further visits to Camden. Mrs. Florence Albee returned to Brunswick after six weeks with Mrs. Gladys Brimingham on Middle Street.

Charles Henderson High Street Whitman Mass Suddener Fuer Francis Cook Fahny Gass Sistr Susan Grevers Betsey Bertrand Dike School Boston Susan William A. Grevers Bath Mr. Grevers Donald Spear University of Maine Allan Spear Pearl Street Charles Johanson U. S. Air Force Westover Field Charles F. Johanson Western Avenue Chanute Field Nancy Sewall Arthur Sewall iI Washington Street Molly Chatfield Camden Miss Sewall Miss Chatfield

Morse High principal elected to lead Ellsworth High

Morse High School principal has been elected to the office of principal of Ellsworth High School and will assume duties in September. Mr and Mrs Herrick, currently in the Virgin Islands, plan returning to Maine this summer after Herrick served as a high school principal there last year.

Morse Ellsworth High School Herrick Virgin Islands Maine

Bath Societies and Clubs Frame Tea Reception Plans

At Lowell Temple Pythian Sisters meeting a reception for Neil S. Bishop grand chancellor and Kennebec Lodge Bowdoinham at Brunswick was voted. A guest officers night for Excellent Senior Susie Darrah was accepted. Dorothy Stone named district deputy grand chief. plans for attendance at Queen Temple Augusta June 13. Birthday party April 26 and Poverty party May 3 announced. Supper at six. next meeting reh earing.

Lowell Temle Pythian Neil S. Bishop Lowell Temple Kennebec Lodge Bowdeirsham Brunswick Russell Hosmer Norman Rowe Bowdoinham Alvahoung Temple of Susie Darrah Grand Temple Sadie Garcelon Nellie Dunning Mae McCabe

Central Ladies Aid Holds All Day Session with Rummage Sale

Central Church Ladies Aid met for an all day session at the parish house. Members brought lunches and coffee was served. A rummage sale in the afternoon was led by Mrs Maude Longley and Mrs Lida Howard. With president absent, vice president Mrs Lida Howard presided. Plans were made for an April 21 luncheon with Mrs Carolyn Thompson and Mrs Edith Rich as kitchen chairmen. Nellie Lord to head dining, Laforest Hodgkins to head entertainment.

Central Church Ladies Aid Maude Longley Lida Howard Oliver Corliss Carolyn Thompson Edith Rich Nellie Lord Laforest Hodgkins

Acadia Lodge Meeting Held by Knights of Pythias

Acadia Lodge Knights of Pythias met at the K of P Hall with W C Ivan Bates presiding in Harry Warner's absence. Fourteen members and one guest attended a brisk session. Roy Akeley reported on the Grand Lodge. The Pine Tree Pythian will be continued statewide. Refreshments and a social hour followed.

Acadia Lodge Knights of Purplas K. of P. Hall W.C. Ivan Bates C.c. Harry Warner Grand Lodge Roy Akeley Knights of Pythias

Winnegance Auxiliary Hosts Covered Dish Dinner and Cards

The Winnegance Auxiliary held a covered dish dinner for members and friends on Thursday followed by an afternoon of cards. Mrs. Ralph Richardson won high in auction and Mrs. Seymour Hayden high in cribbage. Hostesses were Mrs. John Burgess and Mrs. Lloyd Rogers.

Winnegance Ralph Richardson Seymour Hayden John Burgess Lloyd Rogers

Good Will Club Plans April 22 Public Supper

Good Will club met at the Nelson Rice home with co hostesses Mrs Oliver. They plan a public supper on April 22 at the club house to raise proceeds for Woolwich Boy Scouts aiding a representative's trip to the National Jam boree in Gettysburg, Penn, late June. Mothers of the scouts assist with the bake bean menu. Next meeting May 1 with Mrs Powers and Mrs Palmer as co hosts.

Good Will Club Nelson Rice Freeman Oliver Woolwich Boy Scouts Gettysburg Penn Boy Scouts Charles Powers Norman Palmer

Genesta Sewing Circle Plans May 5 Cooked Food Sale

Genesta Sewing Circle met at Bedford Street with Mrs Vi ola Osgood and co hostess Mrs Marguerite Cutting. They planned a May 5 cooked food sale with location to be announced and Lonn to name a committee to aid. They discussed a blanket club and prepared aprons for upcoming sale. A social hour followed by refreshments. Next meeting set for April.

Genesta Sewing Circle Viola Osgood Bedford Street Marguerite Cutting Margaret Lonn Temple

List of attendees at meeting with Ruth Hath and Bertha Southerd

Present were Mrs. Carolyn Thompson, Mrs. Viola Osgood, Mrs. Bertha Southard, Mrs. Evelyn Morse, Mrs. Doris Brooks, Mrs. Margaret Lonn, Mrs. Doris Tobey, Mrs. Ruth Smith, Mrs. Martha Bertrand, Mrs. Edith Rich, Mrs. Marguerite Cutting, Mrs. Rose Rogers, Mrs. Wanda LeMoine, Mrs. Doris McKay, Mrs. Zylpha Richardson, Anne Minott, Mrs. Elizabeth Burden, Mrs. Alice Potter and Mrs. Eleanor Merchant.

Ruth Hath Bertha Southerd Bostedaer Carolyn Thompson Viola Osgood Bertha Southard Evelyn Morse Doris Brooks Margaret Lonn Doris Tobey Ruth Smith Martha Bertrand Edith Rich Marguérite Cutting Rose Rogers Wanda LeMoine Doris McKay Zylpha Richardson Anne Minott Elizabeth Burden Alice Potter Eleanor Merchant

Rainbow Assembly Plans Grand Event in Portland

Rainbow Assembly members met Friday evening with Mother Advisor Evelyn Morse announcing the Grand Assembly in Portland on April 29 at 1 p.m. A supper and dance follow. Reservations should be arranged with Mrs. Morse within two weeks. Sunday April 23 a Grace Episcopal church group will meet led by Hilda Bowers. The variety show chairmen will meet Mrs. Morse next week to finalize plans. Eleanor Parks was reported sick. Roberta Morse was elected to receive degrees at the next meeting on April 28, with the regular session at 7 p.m. and the degree team meeting earlier.

Rainbow Assembly Evelyn Morse Grand Assembly Portland Mrs. Morse Grace Episcopal Church Hilda Bowers Eleanor Arks Roberta Morse

Mizpah Class Plans Sunshine Basket Project

Mrs. Carl R. Graves hosted the Mizpah class of Elm Street First Baptist in West Bath with 7 members present. The group voted to make a sun shine basket for a member and refreshments followed. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Leland F. Green’s home. Members present included Mrs. Graves Dyer Grant Roy Thayer Parks and Carter.

Carl R. Graves West Bath Elm Street First Baptist Church Leslie E. Dyer Leland F. Green High Street J. Russell Grant Rene Roy

Friendship Club Enjoys Bowling and Meeting at Wesley

The Friendship club of Wesley church met Friday evening for bowling at Park Alleys then gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Hunter’s home for a business meeting and refreshments. Several members plan to attend the Conference Young Adult Rally in Biddeford on Saturday evening May 6. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. James Knight and Marjorie Knight among others.

Friendship Club Wesley Church Stanley Hunter Biddeford James Knight Marjorie Knight Omah Snipe Robert Downs Walter Upham William McLain C. C. Sargent John Shallenbarger Robert Chamberlain Henry Libby Wilbert Small

Youth Fellowship Plans District Rally Trip

The Youth Fellowship of Wesley Methodist Church met Sunday at 6 15 pm with nineteen members present. Jane Niles and Mildred Oliver attended. A worship service and colored slides This Land and Flag were shown. The group will attend the Augusta District Youth Rally in Oakland Thursday, meeting at the church at 3 30 pm.

Wesley Methodist Church Jane Niles Mildred Oliver Augusta Oakland

Carriers Auxiliary Hosts Turkey Banquet at Bath Post Office

The Letter Carriers' auxiliary of the Bath post office held a turkey banquet at Grand Army hall on Saturday night. Mrs. Robert Perry crafted unique favors. Committee included Emily McMann as chair and several members such as Pearl Tanguay Athana Gillespie Ruth McLaughlin and Ruby Hooker. Attendees included Oscar Tanguay James McLaughlin Edward J Mann Raymond Cummings and Cyril Varney among others.

Bath Post Office Grand Army Hall Robert Perry Emily McMann Pearl Tanguay Athana Gillespie Ruth McLaughlin Ruby Hooker Oscar Tanguay James McLaughlin Edward J. McMann Raymond Cummings Cyril Varney Dwinal E. Cornish C. Lloyd Hooker Robert Rice Frank Curran Floyd Carter

Waterspout Seen On Lower Kennebec

A large waterspout formed on the Lower Kennebec, lifting debris and casting a circle of spray into the air. The strange event lasted several minutes before the waters calmed and the harbor returned to normal.

Lower Kennebec

Miss Lelani Cahill Returns from Bridgton Visit

Miss Lelani Cahill daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles H Cahill of 27 Andrews Road has returned from Bridgton after visiting relatives.

Lelani Cahill Charles H. Cahill Andrews Road Bridgton

Stork Shower Highlights Mrs Haggett at Lincoln Street Home

Mrs Harold Haggett was guest of honor at a stork shower hosted by Mrs Charles T Small at 22 Lincoln Street. Pink satin bassinet filled with gifts, games and prizes followed opening of gifts. Audrey Peterson entertained with songs and Lizzie Haggett played piano as guests helped serve.

Harold Haggett Charles T. Small Lincoln Street Charles Haggett Ralph H. Dunton Edwin Small Maude Small Winfield Morse Doris Goggeshall Louise Burgess Ethel Pinkham Doris Haggett Emily Jenkins Florence Morse Dorothy Rogers Marion MacDonald Myra Pennell Betty Rogers Lizzie Haggett Christine Ledyard Blanche Jewett Vida Morse Ben Footer Marguerite Lemont Mila Morse Lois Knight Judy Rice Stanley Peterson Lucy Ann Haggett Jane Ledyard Audrey Peterson

May Improve Visibility Near Carlton Bridge Intersection

State Highway Commission owns the Vine and Front streets lot once the Harbor View House stood on. While a traffic circle is not certain, officials may grade the lot to improve sightlines for traffic from Vine to Front and from Front toward the Carlton bridge.

State Highway Commission Vine and Front Streets Harbor View House Bath Carlton Bridge Vine Front Street Vine Street

Social notices from Phippsburg and nearby towns

Phipsburg and Mrs Raymond Wyman plus Mr and Mrs Stanley Perkins were overnight guests. Mrs Charlotte Alden of Auburn visits Sebasco Estates. Herbert Lemont and crew work on Sebasco Estates golf course. Jean Bowker and Jean Hunt accompany Mrs Joe E Bennett to Portland. Mr and Mrs James Gray of Waldoboro guests of William H Gilman. Mrs Howard Bowker in Portland with her father John Tracy of Woolwich. Mrs Willard Blair visiting son in East Walpole Massachusetts and relatives around Boston. Mr and Mrs Arthur Stewart of Somerville visit Winneganee. Mr and Mrs Donald Wallace welcome a son born at Pa Memorial Hospital on April 12. Mr and Mrs Raymond Wyman and Miss Emmy Wyman drive to Bailey Island. Miss Martha Robinson and granddaughter Mrs James Donahue of Reading visit Clifford Robinson in Ashdale. Mrs William Blaisdell and daughters visit aunt Mrs Henry Gilmore in Winneganee. Friends of Jordan Percy. he is again patient at Bath Memorial Hospital.

Raymond Wyman Stanley Perkins Charlotte Alden Auburn Gordon Alden Sebasco Estates Herbert Lemont Jean Bowker Jean Hunt Joe E. Bennett Portland James Gray Waldoboro William H. Gilman Howard Bowker John Tracy Woolwich Willard Blair East Walpole Mass Greater Boston Arthur Stewart Somerville Stewart Richard C. Morse Winneganee Donald Wallace Pa Memorial Hospital Emmy Wyman Bailey Island Martha Robinson James Donahue Reading Clifford Robinson Ashdale William Blaisdell Henry Gilmore Jordan Percy Bath Memorial Hospital

Overpass Steel Placed for Woolwich Bridge Approach

Harris Structural Steel of New York completes placement of about 35 tons of steel for the overpass, 95 feet long and 25 feet wide. Iron workers local in Portland supplies labor, steel shipped from New Market New Jersey. First approach band steel work to start next week.

Harris Structural Steel Company of New York Iron Workers Local Portland New Market N. J Woolwich- Aas Bridge

Twins celebrate fifth birthday at Marshall Avenue party

Donald and Ronald Farr twin sons of Mr and Mrs Howard Farr of 6 Marshall avenue celebrated their fifth birthday Saturday afternoon with a party for their young friends. A group enjoyed games and refreshments during the afternoon. Each guest received a favor and the guests were presented many gifts.

Donald Ronald Farr Howard Farr Marshall Avenue

West Bath Grange marks 75 years with record turnout

West Bath Grange celebrated its 75th anniversary with a record attendance of 217, including 51 visitors from Granges across Maine. The event featured a three part historical program, Golden Leaf certificates, a memorial for founders, a Springtime drill led by Audrey Peterson, and remarks by state and visiting dignitaries.

West Bagrange Dromore Dirigo Merriconeag Woolwich Bodwell Merrymeeting Topsham Schoodie Harriseeker Granite Thorne’s Corner Lakeview Twilight Ocean View Grange James B. Lemont Alfred Rackley West Bath Grange Alice Johnson Bertha Palmer Persis Miller Joseph White Joseph Lemont Ada Larrabee Est Lizzie Haggett Harold Charles Lucy Ann Haggett Everett James, Bazin Paul Lemont Bernice McGlinchy Harry E. Peterson Lizzie Edwin Haggett James Lemont Golden Sheaf Carrie Trufant Hodgkins Luella Trufant Noyes Alice Smith Florence McCall Home and Community Welfare Committee Richard Renshaw Thelma Sylvester Audrey Peterson Queen Jacqueline McMann Jane Jones Mary Burgess Jean Lermond Barbara Parks Elaine Renshaw Marie White Rita Mulcahy Beverly Coombs Barbara Longley Lucy Armstrong Galway Bay

Richmond Socials Note Visitors and Travel

Mrs. Mary Taylor attended a Saturday gathering in Richmond. Mrs. E O Tarr of Richmond Corner visited last week with Mrs. Marilla Tarr on Main Street. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Bond returned from several weeks in Key Largo Florida.

Mary Taylor E. O. Tarr Richmond Corner Marilla Tarr Main Street Lawrence Bond Key Largo Fla

Yeaton Rites Held For George M Yeaton

Funeral services were held Monday from the late home on River road for George M Yeaton who died Friday in Richmond. He was a son of Frank M and Eliza Litch Yeaton. Survivors include his wife Eva F Yeaton a daughter Madelyn a granddaughter a brother Chester and a sister Miss Fsyn of Ohio. Burial was in Richmond Cemetery.

George M. Yeaton River Road Mr. Yeaton Richmond Frank M Eliza Litch Yeaton Eva F. Yeaton Madelyn Chester Fysiyn Ohio Richmond Cemetery

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