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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1947

Page

7

Fisher Grad in Richmond Navy Service Highlighted

A fragmented note recalls Fisher graduate in Richmond entering the Navy and serving aboard a vessel. It mentions Doraine and a juvenile event at a grange, a birthday celebration for Jimmie with prizes for Rich Hurley and John McKinney, and various attendees.

Fisher “Grad Richmond Navy Doraine Juevnile Opsham Grange Aie Nile Grange Enterprise le Dirigo Knight Jimmy Rich Hurley John McKinney Kenneth Gley Jimmie Beverley Adams Melvin’ Curtis Katherine McKenna Johnny’ McKenna John Hurley Richard Nancy

Local library closes for holiday amid community notices

The Umberhine library closed Saturday for a holiday observance. A city meeting produced plans for a harvest supper, a bake sale to aid the national debt, and several candidates discussed at the precinct. Baseball coach updates and senior class notes filled the rest of the community items.

Joris U. V C. W Cleveland Ree Myron Douglass Neil Bish Op Bowdeinham Gertrude White Anslatanta Eva Libby Eaith Lathe Granite Topsami D. C Reed High Kennebec Valley John Thrower Morsey J Hallowell Win Williams Oakland Mo J. V.s Winthrop Ferry Road Estelle Shields Clarence Swan Island Til Jr Veterans’ Togus Courtnear Tland Eas Portland Nonce Cora Gillsof D.ay Clarence Lang Greenville Ames Wilbur McKeen Wood N. J Barabeigas Maw Shirley Reys

Scouts Return After Hike From Old Forks Area

Scout Troop No. 53 led by the committee chairman completed a hike near Old Forks home. Despite some rain, the group finished in good order and returned about three in the afternoon.

Rae Ae He Old Forks

Local notices share winter weather and community updates

Weather turned wet and cold with ice lingering as schools plan a Monday reopening. Residents report travel disruptions and ongoing repairs while events list neighbors visiting, trips to Bath and Portland, and locals involved in Farm Bureau and postal service planning.

New Handtub Fire Association Forms in Bath

A new Handtub Association organized Tuesday evening at 3 at K of P hall Bath aims to advance old equipment muster efforts. Officiated by president Simonton and trustee Lewis H. Stone, with charter members and life member Chester H. McCabe Jr. Plans include entering two tubs at the Greenwich muster July 5 and preparing for the New England Muster in Bath July 26. World War veterans urged to join. A banquet will honor visiting New England Veteran Firemen’s League officials May 3 at Odd Fellows hall.

Hell Secon Coed Vark Welt Ter Simonton Lewis H. Stone New England Veteran Firemen’s League Bath Odd Fellows Hall Pythian Sisters Greenwich B. I K. of P

Guests of Honor At Argentine Embassy Seminar

Dr C Geiger director of pote Tyee and Mrs Geiger arrived in New York to attend a Columbia University Public Health seminar at the Press Institute on Government. They were welcomed in Alexandria Louisiana and Tulane University and later hosted in Washington DC at a grand reception. A birth announces a son James Gourrier Geiger born April 15 in San Jose California. A daughter Margo joins the Geiger family. grandparents are Dr and Mrs J C Geiger of San Francisco. Mrs Paul Bordwell Jr daughter of the Geigers resides in Shanghai with her husband.

Dr. c San Francisco Calif Columbia University Press Institute On Geiger Anna, Morse Alexandria Louisiana Frank Hunter Tulane University Rufus Harris New York James Metz Geiger San Jose James Gourrier Geiger John Geiger Margo J. C. Geiger Paul Bordwell, Jr

Five Islands Wedding and Local Social Notes

A detailed social column from Five Islands covers a late April wedding at Manchester New Hampshire between Lois S Glines and Harold A Rowe Jr with a church ceremony, reception for 150, and a list of family members attendants and guests. Other items include library events, visits by local residents to summer cottages, and updates on neighbors and recent weddings among the Summer colony with ties to Biddeford Bath and Newton Center.

Library Hall Teadine Grace E Pal Manchester Lois S. Glines George B. Glines Harold A. Rowe, Jr Harold A. Rowe Kittery L. Bradford Young Barbara Cilley Portsmouth Carl I. Rowe Weldon Thompson Tilton N. H Norman Wentworth Warren Stevens Derby Line Biddeford Central Ghandeo College Train Academy Navy New England Tel Tel. C Elsworth Pinkham William Patton Glen Ridge N. J Malden Island oDro Irving Booker Lie Ind Marilynughter Booker Wilson Moore Bath Fairfield Orville Rowe Edith McMahan William Jones Clarence Preble Pierce’s Natalie McMahan James McNeil Frank McMahan Lucille Russell Boynton Francis X. Daly Shaughness Milton Mass Col. Daly Washington, D. C Nat Hasenfus Mildred Hasenfus Newton Center Fred Ryan Brighton W. C. Hasenfus Dor Emmitsbury Ryan Mt. St. Mary’s College Mr. Falney West Newton John Mc. Peabody Charles Murphy Dorchester North Yarmouth Academy Morse High D. W. Staffeld Watertown Jaan Leon Williams L. We Francis Bacon Waltham

Local Residents On Weekend Visits And Travels

Weeklong notices describe residents traveling to Melrose and Five Islands, with Edward Clarey visiting MacMahan and Vernon E., and Mr. and Mrs. Walter McElman and others spending time at the McElman cottage at Seguin. Additional calls include Mr. and Mrs. Harry E. Douglas Tuck, and Dorothy Oliver visiting Mrs. Carroll’s home.

R. P. Todd Edward Clarey Mac-Mahan Five Islands Vernon E Walter McElman McIntosh iBath Ee McElman Seguin Harry Eos Douglas Tuck Dorothy Oliver Car’ Roll

Wilkins Family Visit to Marrs Cottage Highlight Weekend

Mrs. Rose Wilkins of Livermore Falls joined Arthur Marr and his family at Marrs cottage last weekend for a family gathering and time at the lakeside retreat.

Rose Wilkins Livermore Falls Arthur Marr

Birthday Greetings for Mrs. Fernald in Waldoboro

Abbie K. Fernald of South Waldoboro received over 40 birthday cards and two cakes on her 81st birthday. The Loyal Workers of the Christian Advent Church in Friendship gave groceries and money to buy a card and a hand made item, plus a scripture program. Mr. Fernald served as a minister in Woolwich for several years.

Abbie K. Fernald South Waldoboro Loyal Workers of the Christian Advent Church Margaret Simmons Paul B. Simmons Myron Simmons Verna Simmons Gertrude Wallace Flora E. Brusby William H. Brusby Harry L. Burns Mary E. Stanley Velma Buxton Lois Brusby Edna Dyer James Simmons Nancy Lee Brusby David L. Simmons Stillman P. Havener Marguerete Sylvester Linda Sylvester Phyllis Canary Kelsey W. Cush

Cub Scout Training Course Opens at City Hall

The first of six weekly Cub Scout sessions began Tuesday evening in City Hall auditorium. William Ziegler of Brunswick led the meeting after opening songs, with three dens organized under den masters Rev Ives Stewart McAllister and Leon Piascik. Members showed enthusiasm for the program and next week's lineup was set.

City Hall Feld William Ziegler Brunswick Rev. Ives Stewart McAllister Leon Piascik

Warren Parris Funeral Held At Curtis Home

The funeral for Warren A. Parris took place Sunday at Curtis Funeral Home at 2 p.m. conducted by Rev. Joseph O. Purdue with a large turnout. Bearers were Bernard Henderson Lloyd Calderwood Earl Farnham Raymond Higgins. Burial followed in Oak Grove. Many attendees included Central Maine Power Co. representatives where Mr. Parris worked.

Warren A. Parris Curtis Funeral Home Joseph O. Purdue Bernard Henderson Lloyd Calderwood Earl Farnham Raymond Higgins Oak Grove Central Maine Power Co Parris

Mrs Hathorne Funeral Held At Curtis Funeral Home

The funeral of Mrs Sarah Elizabeth Hathorne was Thursday at two oclock conducted by Rev Charles R Sims. Bearers were Milton Hathorne Harley Hathorne Merle Hathorne and Farnham Rice. Burial followed in Rare Grove cemetery Wool.

Sarah Elizabeth Hathorne Curtis Funeral Home Charles R. Sims Milton Hathorne Harley Hathorne Merle Hathorne Farnham Rice Rare Grove Cemetery Woolwich

Mrs Hattie S Colson Rites Held At Great Pond

Funeral services for Mrs Hattie S Colson were held at her Great Pond home Sunday afternoon at 1 30. Rev Mr Snellings of Bangor conducted the service with bearers Lee, Lloyd, Woodrow and Harold Archer. Interment followed in the family lot at Great Pond cemetery.

Hattie S. Colson Great Pond Mr. Snellings Bangor Lee Lloyd Woodrow Harold Archer Great Pond Cemetery

Remembered Community Foreman Parris Dies

Warren Albion Parris a long time service foreman for Central Maine Power Co and refrigeration trainee in Boston and Augusta passed away. He was affiliated with Solar Lodge F O M Genes ta Chapter O E S and the Madonna Shrine. Survived by widow Roberta Irving Parris an uncle John Marsh of Bath and an aunt Mrs C A Parris of Brockton Mass and several cousins.

Parris Central Maine Power Co Boston Augusta Solar Lodge F. O . M Genesta

Mrs. Anna Hackett Funeral At St Marys Church

The funeral of Mrs Anna B Hackett was held at St Marys church this morning at eight oclock conducted by Rev Tim othy C Maney. Bearers were John Smith Daniel Perry Mason Wright and Carleton Perry. Interment followed in the family lot at Oak Grove.

Seed Bearing Vege Tables For Bread In Meals

Plant more seed bearing vegetables such as lima beans peas and garden soybeans. These suit bread in meals and serve as imeal sources rich in thiamine.

Death of Mrs Marguerite Pillsbury Schoppe noted in Bath

Mrs Marguerite Pillsbury Schoppe, widow of William F. Schoppe, died Saturday morning in Auburn at the home of her son Robert P. Schoppe. She was active in Maine club work as a former D A R officer and lecturer, with survivors including three sons and nine grandchildren. Funeral held Monday at Plummer Merrill Funeral Home, Auburn, conducted by Rev Dr David L. Wilson.

Bath Marguerite Pillsbury Schoppe Robert P. Schoppe Auburn William F. Schoppe Charles Pillsbury Republican Journal of Belfast Maine Mary Dillingham

Mrs Hattie Colson Dies at Riverside Home

Mrs. Hattie Colson died suddenly at Riverside Convalescent Home Saturday afternoon at age 77 years 10 months 15 days. She was born in Faircanecood of Lorenzo and Davis. The body was moved to Great Pine for burial after services at 1 30 o'clock, with A F Mayo & Son in charge. Burial followed in the Great Pond family lot.

Hattie C. Colson Riverside Faircane Coos Lorenzo and Davis Saunier D. S. Southard North Street Court Great Pree A. F. Mayo & Son Great Pond Cemetery

Mrs Anna B Hackett dies in Quincy sister’s home

Mrs Anna B Hackett aged 61 dies at her sister Mrs William Smith in Quincy Massachusetts. Widow of John E Hackett she is survived by two sisters Mrs Smith of Quincy and Mrs Mason Wright of Bath. She belonged to the Daughters of Isabella and St Mary’s church. Funeral held at St Mary’s Church Wednesday at eight AM.

Anna B. Hackett William Smith Quincy Mass John E. Hackett Smith Quin Mass Mason Wright Bath Hackett Daughters of Isabella St. Mary’s Church

Death of Dr William O Hunt at Woolwich Summer Home

Dr William O Hunt physician died at his Woolwich summer home Saturday evening. He was born May 29 1854 in Newton Massachusetts, son of Otis E Hunt and Orodine Thompson Hunt. Body taken to Newton for service held Tuesday.

William O. Hunt Woolwich Newton Mass Otis E. and Orodine Thompson Hunt

Burial Way in the Family Top Newton Cemetery

A brief notice notes a burial at the Family Top Newton Cemetery indicating interment arrangements and location within Newton's cemetery grounds.

Greenleaf Family Obituary Notice from Saugus

The obituary notes the death of a family member with survivors including a son Clarence Greenleaf of Middleboro Massachusetts and several grandchildren the Maynard and Ardeene den. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 3 30 pm from the Funeral Home in Saugus and the body to be taken to Bath for burial in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Clarence Greenleaf Middleboro Mass Maynard and Ardeeneden Saugus Mas Bath Oak Grove

Miss Filomena Eramo Dies at Memorial Hospital

Miss Filomena Eramo Hardings East Brunswick died suddenly Monday at Memorial hospital aged 16 years 6 months and 27. Born to Zachaiele Domelca Eramo she was a third year student at Brunswick School and active with St Marys church Bath Grange. Survived by three brothers Anthony Domenic Rose Rita and Eramo two sisters in Italy and in Lewiston two aunts and one aunt in Worcester and four uncles. Funeral at St Marys church Thursday morning at eight.

Filomena Eramo Hardings East Brunswick Memorial Hospital Zachaiele Domelca Eramo Brunswick St. Mary’s Church Bath Grange Anthony Domenic Eramo Rose Rita Eramo Italy Worcester Lewiston St. Marys’ Church

Arthur Hutchins Hopes for Portland Call

Arthur Hutchins can hope for a call to Portland on Thursday, with prior residence in Bath noted in the report.

Can Hope Portland Bath

Judith A Young infant obituary notice

Judith A Young infant obituary notice records the death of the child Judith A Young. The brief notice notes the family’s sorrow and provides funeral or memorial details as released by the family.

Judith A. ‘Young

Funeral Services for Mrs Sarah Mason in Bath and Farmington

Funeral services were held Friday afternoon for Mrs Sarah V Mason of Bath. She died at home following a long illness. She was a Maine General School of Nursing graduate and a member of the local church. Surviving are her husband Paul V Mason, daughter Miss Charlotte Gay, son Edward Mason, and others. interment was in Farmington.

Sarah V. Mason Bath Paul V Aurelia Hudson N. H Vv. Mason Charlotte Gay Maney Saraheek Edward Mason Mason Farmington

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