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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1949

Page

4

Richmond High School Class Selections Announced for 29 Members

Principal Elliott Small released the senior class list with valedictory Patricia Hurley salutatory George Umberhind and honor essay Charlotte Brown among 29 members. Exercises slated for June 9 at 11 CCF hall. Washington trip participants return with visits to CBS NBC theatres Radio City and sights in New York Philadelphia and Washington. Barbara II Chris Craft cruiser named by Mrs. Lawrence Bond to be launched in Boothbay Harbor May plans include summer cruising.

Prin. Elliott Small Patricia Hurley George Umberhind Charlotte Brown Joan Tarr Russell Ring, Jr Winnifred Hinkley Rowena Small Shirley Moore C.C.F. Hall Washington, D. C CBS NBC Television Radio City Music Hall Washington Pleasantville N. J Delaware River Aberdeen Ebbett Hotel Lawrence Bond Abbott G. Frost Co Portland Boothbay Harbor

Mealey Family Reunion Marks 50th Anniversary In Auburn

A family reunion honored Mr. and Mrs. John Mealey on their 50th wedding anniversary at Mrs. William Towle’s home in Auburn. Five of seven children attended. Mealey spouses listed include Harold Otto Grace Conant Marion Bisbee and Hazel Towle. Also notes community events with Enterprise grange and Ladies Farm Bureau activities.

John Mealey William Towle Auburn Marion Bisbee Hazel Towle Dennis Tribbett Denver Colo Harold Mealey John Otto Mealey Robert Cate Priscilla Ann Earle Mealey Ella Temple Bowdeinham William Jr Michael Kathleen Towle Enterprise Grange Grange Raymond Kelley Home and Community Committee Progressive Grange Ladies Farm Bureau

Georgetown PTA event draws crowd and raises funds

A Georgetown Friday night combination school entertainment event drew a large audience. The PTA fundraiser collected nearly $40 for equipment. prizes went to Mrs. Thomas Watson and several others. Piano selections by Arthur Long drew applause and dancing followed.

Thomas Watson William A. Todd Branwell Harford Ralph Davis Harold Brown Nat Hasenfus Brian Davis

Five Islands Community Notes and Local Events

Five Islands and Georgetown community reports include Junior Fire Department First Aid training, autographed book赠 from Nat Hasenius, boat activity at Pierce's marine, a Young People's gathering at Good Neighbor clubhouse with 14 attendees, and a school play at Georgetown Central School featuring Five Islands pupils. Also noted are a burial of Fred H. Rittall, church fellowship plans, Library Auxiliary plans for a Summer sale, and various local visits and personal items from residents.

Nat Hasenius West Roxbury Mass Maine Alonzo Thibodeau Pierce’s Marine Way Orville Rowe Good Neighbor Faylene Rowe Doris Reynolds Georgetown Mary Hanna Vernon E. Gray Izetta Pinkham Georgetown Central School Islands Marion Carr Harry Carr Dorothy MacGillivary Rosalyn Pinkham Richard Hanna Robert Moore Sylvia Pinkham Marilyn MacGillivary Reginald Pinkham Daniel MacGillivary Cyril Stevens Lynn MacMahan Clayton Hanna Fred H. Rittall Five Islands Library Hall Herbert Campbell Paul A. Thompson Bloomfield Hills Mich Arthur Nelson Earland Moore Frank Blake Melrose Albert Moore Harlan Pinkham Gordon Ivan Pinkham Hanna Charles Kenney Bath Cochrane Myricks Arthur Cochrane Marlene Pinkham Glenda Steele Addie Stevens Harold Pinkham Norton Patricia Woodhull MacMahan Island Alma Wilkins Livermore Falls Vincent Strout Mr. Strout William Marr Francis Bacon Peter Sudbury L. H. Rowe Cynthia Stevens Mary Stevens Jeanette Pinkham North Yarmouth Academy Beverly Rittall

Charlie Sachs Dies in Detroit Former Bath Iron Works Boss Bolter Up

Charles Sachs, once a prominent Bath Iron Works boss bolter up, died in Detroit at 81. A famed, silent figure in Detroit's city hall district, he wore a sea captain ensemble and inspired tales from Wyandotte to the waterfront.

Charles Sachs Bath Charlie Sachs Old Bath Iron Works, Ltd Boss Bolter Charlie Detroit Wyandotte Illinois Sachs Mr. Sachs Detroit River

Four year old Robert J. Anderson dies at Maine General

Robert J. Anderson aged 4 died Monday evening at Maine General Hospital Portland after a week as patient. He was the son of Edward K. and Lorena S. Guptill Anderson of 15 Summer Street Court. He is survived by his parents one brother Richard three sisters Betty Lou Linda Lee and Shirley and grandparents. Funeral Thursday at 2 p.m. from Arthur F Mayo & Son Funeral Residence.

Robert J. Anderson Maine General Hospital Portland Edward K Lorena S. Guptill Anderson Summer Street Court Richard Betty Lou Linda Lee Shirley Arthur F. Mayo & Son

Augustus A Percy Dies Oldest Retired Bath Merchant

Augustus Arnold Percy longtime Bath merchant and civic figure died Thursday. Born August 15, 1864 in Bath, he worked with his father at the Bee Hive store, later with Read Nichols Co. He served in Bath politics, was a commodore of the Kennebec Yacht Club, and held Elks membership. Surviving relatives include nieces and nephews in several states.

Augustus A. Percy Augustus Arnold Percy Bath David Thomas Adrianna (Bosworth) Percy Augustus Arnold South End David T. Percy Read Nichols Co Percy Board of Trade Sagadahock Club Kennebec Winter Street Church Central Ward V Common Council Mr. Percy Jane Clapp McLellan James A Sarah J. (Clapp) McLellan New York City Fred Percy West Newton Mass Minot S. Percy Marblehead, Mass

Walter A. Loring dies in Boston on 70th birthday

Walter A. Loring of Boston and formerly of Bath died in Boston on his 70th birthday April 19 after a long illness. Born in Bath he lived there until age 30, then moved to Biddeford and Boston. He worked as a moulder for Hyde Windlass Co and belonged to Hyde Light Guards. He is survived by a half brother John M. Loring of West Bath, three daughters, four nieces, and other relatives. Also noted is Sgt William F. Barter, son of Walter Barter, then in Darmstadt Germany, promoted to sergeant with the 1st Engineers Bn APO 175.

Walter A. Loring Boston Bath George Arey Mary Elizabeth Brown Loring Biddeford Hyde Windlass Co Hyde Light Guards John M. Loring West Bath Charles Wormwood Dorchester Mass Ruth Chapman Lillian Loring Clarence Bailey Wiscasset William Dow Woolwich Stanley Elwell Henrietta Sonia William Barter Valley Road First Army Engineers Darmstadt Germany William F. Barter 1St Engineers Bn APO New York N. Y

Obituary of Jennie C Miller of Bath

Jennie C Miller wife of Ed ward F Miller died at Bath Memorial hospital Sunday night after a short illness at age 84 born in Bath Feb 10 1887 daughter of John P and Jennie Peto Coffill she was past president and lifelong active worker of T W Hyde Auxiliary Sons of Union Veterans Civil War Past Pocahontas Ramona Council Degree of Pocahontas member of Dromore grange Phippsburg and national grange She is survived by her husband one daughter Mrs Maurice J Warner Bath one sister Mrs Earl Jones Rockland three brothers George Thomas and Earl Coffill and one half brother Henry C Parshley Bath twin granddaughters Phyllis and Frances Warner and several nieces and nephews

Mrs. Miller Bath John P Jennie Peto Coffill T. W. Hyde Auxiliary Sons of Union Veterans of the Pocahontas Ramona Council Dromore Grange Phippsburg The National Grange Maurice J. Warner Earl Jones Rockland George, Thomas and Earl Coffill Henry C. Parshley Phyllis Frances Warner

Orrin F. Frye dies suddenly in California at 65

Orrin F. Frye 65 of Pacific Palisades near Santa Monica Calif died Friday morning. A Bath native son of the late Scott R. and Mrs Frye he worked with his father in Bath’s foundry and later as a California salesman. He married Jessie Shorey of Old Town. they lived on Washington Street near Central Church. Surviving: widow a son Stewart and two grandchildren Christy and Stewart Jr. Funeral services were Monday at 12 30 at Forestlawn Memorial Park Glendale California.

Orrin F. Frye Pacific Pallisades Santa Monica Calif Frye Bath Scott R. Frye Jessie Shorey Old Town Washington Street Central Church Colonial Club California Stewart Frye Christy Stewart, Jr Forestlawn Memorial Park Glendale

Marine Honor Brother Raymond Corey Arrives Home

Raymond Corey, a 6th Marine Division casualty from Okinawa in May 1945, will reach his East Wilton home on April 26. A Bath Iron Works former employee and Navy office staffer, he enlisted in November 1942. Survived by his parents and siblings, funeral services were held April 27 at East Wilton.

Raymond Corey 6Th Marine Division Okinawa East Wilton Navy Bath Iron Works Corp Marine Corps

Percy Funeral Services Held for Augustus A Percy

Augustus A Percy funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at Curtis funeral home with Rev Louis A Dole officiating. Bearers included Sewall Percy, Minot Percy Sr, Minot Percy Jr, Jackson Percy and Charles Cummings. Burial followed in the Oak Grove family plot.

Augustus A. Percy Curtis Funeral Home Louis A. Dole Sewall Percy Minot Percy, Sr Minot Percy, Jr Jackson Percy Charles Cummings Oak Grove

Walter Loring Funeral Services Held Saturday

Funeral services for Walter Loring were held Saturday afternoon at two at Curtis funeral home with Rev. Curtis L. Stanley officiating. Bearers were Stanley Elwell Daniel Curley Ralph Curley and Charles Wormwood. Burial was in the family lot at Oak Grove.

Walter Loring Curtis Funeral Home Curtis L. Stanley Stanlye Elwell Daniel Curley Ralph Curley Charles Wormwood Oak Grove

Funeral services for Alfred E. Roberts held at Mayo Home

Alfred E. Roberts funeral services were conducted Friday afternoon at the Mayo funeral home with Rev. Charles R. Simms officiating. Bearers included Charles Stanley Arthur Babb Fred Mawhinney and Maurice Bauer. Burial followed in the Oak Grove family lot.

Alfred E. Roberts Mayo Funeral Home Charles R. Simms Charles Stanley Arthur Babb Fred Mawhinney Maurice Bauer Oak Grove

Also Mentioned on This Page

Richmond Harry Carlisle Carlisle Oak Cemetery Carrie Hagan Carlisle Robinhood Augusta Bay Point Middle Dyke Farm Mauren Davis Burgess’ Market Tel Swift's Brookfield Armour Sugar Creek Pillsbury’s Clinton Betty Crocker Jacobs Boon Mott’s Apple Juice Wyandotte Cleanser LaTouraine Armour’s Health Foods Dietetic Foods Swift Frankforts Penley Squire Irving Thomas Hanna U.S.N Siapan Thomas Melvin Comeau Maria Estelle Comeau Marius H. Page North Street Hyde Windlass Company Jennie C. Miller Edward F. Miller Bath Memorial Hospital A. A. Percy A. E. Roberts Fred S. Curtis & CO
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