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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1943

Page

2

Inaugural Luncheon at Blaine House Honors Maine Leaders

Governor Sumner Sewall and Mrs Sewall hosted an inaugural luncheon at Blaine House following his second term oath. Attendees included Maine Supreme Judicial Court justices, members of the Governor and Council, state officials, clergy, and family guests. A floral centerpiece featured purple iris, jonquils, red roses, and pink carnations in a Maine battle­ship silver tureen.

Sumner Sewall Maine William H. Fisher Augusta George L. Emery Biddeford Edward P. Murray Bangor Albert Beliveau Rumford Raymond Fellows Robert A. Cony Nathaniel Tompkins Houston Arthur Sewaill Kittery Superior Court Governor’s Council George J. Wentworth Kennebunk Arthur G. Spear Portland Charles B. Day Richmond Earl Fenlason North Anson Clarence A. Race North Edgecomb John W. Leland Dover-Foxcroft Clarence B. Beckett Calais Louis FE. Flanders Auburn G. C. Weston Thomsi McPhail Thomast Frank A Thatcher Efiszir W. Russ Caribou Donald W. Philbrick Senate Cape Elizabeth Albert B. Elliott Thomaston Jean Charles Bouch Lewiston John Williams Baltimore Arthur Inefrede Repp Bailey Kansas City Harry T. Gilson George E. Hill Harry Page Donald Sewall Alfred Perkins Francis Purrington W. H. Towle Carl R. Smith Julian Mossman Harold Goss Emery Chase Donald Philbrick David Stevens Lyda H. Berry Theresa Stuart

Boy Scout Troop 55 elects new officers

Troop 55 of Winter Street Church elected Curtis Albee senior patrol leader and Dean Leavitt as scribe. Everett Parker became patrol leader with Donald Sylvester as assistant. Fred Sturtevant led Moose patrol with Donald Spear as assistant. Shumway left Bath. Arthur Brown advanced to acting scoutmaster. Rev Josepn O Purdue named acting assistant scoutmaster. Scout Sunday on Feb 7 will feature in church services.

Boy Scouts Winter Street Church Shumway Bath Arthur Brown Josepn O. Purdue Curtis Albee Dean Leavitt Scribe Everett Parker Donald Sylvester Moose Fred Sturtevant Donald Spear Herbert L. Patrick

Thirteen County Men Leave Bath for Camp Devens

Thirteen young men from Bath depart for Camp Devens to begin active service in the United States. Those listed include Norman E. Sedgley, Stanley M. Lewis, Walter L. Mosher Jr., Edward H. MacMahan, Carleton E. Bailey, Frank A. Gallagher, Earl L. Fox, Robert J. Comeau, Charles Arkalides, Edward Landry, Orion D. Luce of Skowhegan, Sidney Yankowitz of New York City, and Sherwin L. Stanley of Houston.

Bath Camp Devens United States Norman E. Sedgley Stanley M. Lewis Walter L. Mosher, Jr Edward H. MacMahan Carleton E. Bailey Frank A. Gallagher Earl L. Fox Robert J. Comeau Charles Arkalides Edward Landry Orion D. Luce Skowhegan Sidney Yankowitz New York City Sherwin L. Stanley Houston

Enterprise Grange elects officers and presents service flag

Enterprise grange of Richmond met January 5 electing Wesley Webber as steward Gordon Howe as assistant steward and Clara Ford as lady assistant steward to fill vacancies Four names were presented for membership Deputy Marriner presented a service flag honoring five members Boardman Fish Murray Shepard George Sanford Philip Densmore and John Thrower Installation of officers is set for January 19 at the next meeting

Enterprise Grange of Richmond Wesley Webber Gordon Howe Clara Ford Marriner Grange The Boardman Fish Murray Shepard George Sanford Philip Densmore John Thrower

Richmond Area Church Activities Chronicle Busy Week

Dr Alexander Cairns preached on The Broken Vessel and led services at Dres den Mills and South Dresden. Youth Fellowship, Sunday school, clubs, Boy Scouts tests, and community gatherings filled the week at the Methodist and other local groups. A chimney fire at a farm home prompted an emergency call. A number of teaching staff changes occurred at Emerson school and a new janitor was appointed. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Rodney Dunn in Miami. Marriages, social events, and organizational meetings rounded out the week.

Alexander Cairns Dresden Mills South Dresden George Volz Robert Giberson Warren Joy Methodist Youth Fellowship Ideal Home Corner Club Boy Scouts Methodist Church Robert Stuber Oliver Dore Alfred Brown Pitts Center Road Melvina Borjesson Richmond New York Emerson School Hazel Umberhind Barbara Elliott Auburn Eleanor Jones Jones Wales L. M. Lothrope J. Albra Hinkley Rodney Dunn Miami Fla Dunn Navy Air Base Fort Lauderdale John Dunn Darrell Giberson Terrell Nursing Home Susan Carelyn Giberson David Ames Boston Hadley Nichols Caribou Lewis Baker Velma Richardson Dexter Miles Cray South Street William Coats Abberville Ala Helen Christine Brann Front Street George J. Volz Hazel Brann Beulah Pinkham Enterprise Grange Ladies Aid Della Grondin Mt. Carmel O.E.S A. A. Berg Bengal-Orissa India Baptist Parsonage Esther King Main Street Mildred Morris Lois Webber Paul Bachelder Dexter Siegars Neil Stinson Y.a.y.f.club John Parker Archer Terrell

Mrs Emma Sturtevant Rites Held in Richmond

Funeral services for Mrs. Emma Sturtevant were conducted at the Richmond Methodist church with Rev. George Volz officiating. Interment followed in Evergreen cemetery. She lived in Richmond many years, was a 61 year member of the church, born in Bristol 86 years ago, widow of John Sturtevant, daughter of Isaac and Abigail Carlisle, died at Scammon Home in Topsham. Surviving nieces include Mrs. George Hackett, Mrs. Charles Hackett of Bowdoinham, Mrs. Charles Allen of Seattle, and Miss Mabel Hutchins of Washington, D. C., and nephew Linden Little of Greenfield, Mass. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. George Hackett, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hackett, Harold Hackett, and Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Little.

Emma Sturtevant Methodist Church Richmond George Volz Harold Hackett Harry Whitney Vernon Little Edward Given Evergreen Cemetery Richmond Cemetery John Sturtevant Scammon Topsham George Hackett Charles Hackett Bowdoinham Charles Allen Seattle Wash Mabel Hutchins Washington, D. C Linden Little Greenfield Mass

Georgetown Center school notes fall attendance and local items

Miss Minnie I Gray reports perfect attendance for Edward Hefron Arthur Laskey and Clayton Heald in Grades I III V. Good attendance listed for several students. many absences noted. Local updates include moving Patton family from Washington Health House and a spelling contest among Center school pupils with girls leading 5 3. Ice on Clarey pond inch thick. kerosene shortage at Robinhood prompts candle use. Mrs Carrie Baker in excellent health from South Portland. Obvious community notices cover veterans discharge, Working League meetings, and several local visits and illnesses.

Georgetown Center Minnie I. Gray Edward A. Heffron Arthur C. Laskey Clayton H. Heald Clayton E. Stevens Evelyn R. Pinkham Harold E. Loveitt Faylene E. Rowe Doris H. Reynolds Margaret R. Davis John D Wendall Baker John Riggs William Zorach Elbridge Powers Army Fort Jackson S. C Robinhood Mr. Powers Fort Devens Camp Pickett Bath Byron Campbell Dunkling Bath Iron Works Belle Heald Little Low Francis Low

Osborne Thompson wedding corrected in Five Islands column

A correction clarifies the marriage of Miss June Osborne to Robert Colby Thompson in Bloomfield Hills Michigan with Rev. Cadigan officiating. The piece also notes the Five Islands Fire Fighters meeting and a string of local social and travel items including Stanleys departure for Camp Devens and various residents with colds.

June Osborne Robert Thompson Satia York Osborne Royal Oak Mich Ernest W. Osborne Birmingham Robert Colby Thompson Paul A. Thompson Thompson Bloomfield Hills Christchurch Crankbrook Charles H. Cadigan Five Island Stanley Lewis Camp Devens Stanley Charles Lewis Gilbert Standish Ellsworth Pinkham George Gray

Funeral services for fire victims Evins Jewett and Andrew Leslie

The funerals for Evins A. Jewett and Andrew Leslie, roomers who died in an early Sunday fire at the Clarence Holmes house on the North End, were held Tuesday at 8.19 High Street. Jewett, 62, native of Parker Head, was buried with services by Rev. Frederick P. Moffatt at 10 a.m. Leslie, believed native of Back Bay, N. B., was led by Rev. Charles M. Tubbs at 1.45 p.m. No claimants appeared for either body. both were placed in a tomb to await spring burial. The report also notes an Augusta heating case where a man and his wife endure extreme temperatures to stay warm in home and office.

Evins A. Jewett Andrew Leslie Clarence Holmes North End High Street Frederick P. Moffatt Corliss Street Baptist Church Jewett Parker Head Leslie Back Bay N. B Charles M. Tubbs Grace Episcopal Church Office of Production Management Augusta

Built his home on the rocks in 1814

A fragment notes someone constructed a residence on rocky terrain in the year 1814. The brief reference places the event in early 19th century settlement activity and hints at rugged landscape choices. Supporting details are sparse in the readable text.

the Rocks

Rev Omar W Folsom Dies at 98 in Bath Home

Rev Omar W Folsom aged 98 and pastor emeritus of Winter Street Congregational Church died Saturday evening at his home 1198 Washington Street Bath after a brief illness. Born April 24 1844 in New Hampshire he served Bath 26 years retiring 1910 and earlier led Old Town Church Newbury Mass. He was Dartmouth College class of 1869 and Andover Theological Seminary 1872. He is survived by daughters Lydia Norsworthy Washington DC and Elsie M Folsom Bath and two grandchildren.

Omar W. Folsom Winter Street Congregational Church Washington Street Folsom Bath Winter Street Church Old Town Church Newbury Mass Dartmouth College Phi Beta Kappa Andover Theological Seminary Mr. Folsom New Sandwich Carroll County New Hampshire James Elizabeth (Varney) Folsom Andover Theological School Leonard Withington First Congregational Church John O. Fiske Old North Albert H. Shaw Sedgwick Hugh Wallis Asa Lyman John Wallace Ellingwood Fiske Maurice J. Dunklee Edwin Dodge Hardin Messina N. Y Joseph O. Purdue Hardin Elsie M. Folsom J. Clement Holden Montreal Ames Holden Co Dominion of Canada Royal Geographical Society Canada Vancouver B. C Hawaii Australia New Zealand India Egypt Europe Winter Street Elsie

Funeral held for Elizabeth Folsom in Belmont Mass

Elizabeth Folsom of Belmont Mass. was remembered at a funeral at Winter Street Church. She was a Patten Free Library trustee and the library closed from two to three on Tuesday in her memory.

Tier Elizabeth Folsom Belmont Mass Winter Street Church

Leilani Faith Pecci 15 Months Dies From Suffocation

The Bath infant Leilani Faith Pecci died from suffocation at home Saturday night. Funeral held Monday at 2 PM at 819 High Street conducted by R. C. Moore. Survived by twin sister Lorelei Fay and three older siblings, plus grandparents on both sides. Burial planned for spring.

Leilani Faith Pecci Fred Pecci High Street Richmond Lorelei Fay Janice Jeanne Tito Pecci Pecci Bath Lincoln Grindle Portland Grindle Harold Castner Castner R. C. Moore White Memorial Church Seventh-day Adventist Church

Edward M Keiver 75 Bath boxing figure dies

Edward M Keiver known as Jack McKeiver dies at Lincoln County Home for the Aged just before Christmas and is buried in Oak Grove Bath. A Bath native son and former harness shop operator on Center Street he was a noted boxer and early local newsboy champion. Survived by nieces and nephews including Mrs. Harry Knight of Winnegance and Mary Brown and William and Edward Perry of Bath.

Edward McKekeiver Jack McKeiver Lincoln County Bath Oak Grove Mr. McKeiver John and Lois (Pratt) McKiever Center Street McKeiver Chestnut Street Damariscotta Waterville Nellie Milliken First Baptist Church Harry Knight Winnegance Mary Brown William and Edward Perry

Infant Albert T. Lawrence Dies in Arrowsie

Albert T. Lawrence five months old and son of Joseph F. and Florence L. Lawrence died Tuesday at the family home in Arrowsie. He was born August 21 1941 in Arrowsie. Survived by parents a brother and two sisters and grandparents. Funeral Thursday at ten at 819 High Street.

Albert T. Lawrence Joseph F Florence L. (Bailey) Lawrence Lawrence Arrowsie Joseph F. Lawrence, Jr Jeane Gloria High Street

Colby Furlough Before Fort Benning Cadet School

Cpl. Rinaldo Colby son of Mr and Mrs R A L Colby of Gardiner is on a ten day furlough at 113 Central Street before reporting to the Officers Candidate School at Fort Benning Ga He has recently returned from eight months service with the U S Army in Iceland.

Cpl Rinaldo Colby R. A. L. Colby Gardiner Central Street Fort Benning Colby U. S. Army Iceland

Death of Harry A. Mooers in Bangor Shocks Bath Friends

Bath friends of Mr and Mrs Harry A Mooers of Bangor who resided in Bath for two years learned of his sudden death Monday last at Eastern Maine General Hospital Bangor He had worked at Bath Iron Works as a sheet metal worker and lived with Lloyd Daley while ill He leaves wife three daughters Harriet Mrs Jenkins of Bangor Mrs Ford of Acton Mass and three sons Robert D Donald H in Navy and H Bryan at University of Maine Funeral services were from the late home 90 Wiley Street Bangor Wednesday afternoon

Bath Harry A. Mooers Bangor Mooers Eastern Maine General Hospital Bath Iron Works Hyde Park Terrace Lloyd Daley Lincoln Street Central Church Harriet Morse High Red Cross Robert Ford Acton Mass Robert D Millinocket Donald H U. S. Navy Newport R. I H. Bryan University of Maine Dirigo Lodge of Masons Milo First Baptist Church of Wiley Street

Samuel B. Reed Dies at 74 in Seattle Home

Samuel B. Reed, 74, died Friday at his Seattle home after a several month illness. Born in Woolwich Maine, he worked as a civil engineer in Seattle and Alaska during the gas rush before settling back in Seattle for 50 years. He leaves a wife a son Hayward B and a daughter Florence A Moody of Seattle a sister Edd B. Wilson of Denver a brother Edward L. Reed and an aunt Miss Clara A. Hawthorne of Woolwich.

Samuel B. Reed Seattle Wash Woolwich Maine Samuel Boardman Sarah M. Reed Alaska Hayward B Florence A. Moody Edd B. Wilson Denver Colorado Edward L. Reed Clara A. Hawthorne

Infant Marion Holman Dies in Bath Hospital

Marion L. Holman aged 16 months, daughter of Willa R. and Elizabeth E. Holman of Woolwich, died Monday forenoon at Bath Memorial Hospital. Born August 27, 1942 in Woolwich, she is survived by her parents and two sisters, Doris and Elaine.

Marion L. Holman Willa R Elizabeth E. (Mitchell) Holman Woolwich Bath Memorial Hospital Doris Elaine

Funeral service for Rev Omar W Folsom held at Winter Street Church

The funeral of Rev. Omar W. Folsom was held Tuesday afternoon at two at Winter Street Congregational Church with Rev. Joseph O Purdue officiating. Bearers were Dr. H F Morin John Parker Eugene Footer and Allan Irish. Burial followed in the family lot at Oak Grove Cemetery. Large attendance reported.

Omar W. Folsom Winter Street

Miss Douglas' Funeral Held at Douglas Home

The funeral of Alice May Douglas took place this afternoon at 2 at 28 York Street, home of her brother Milton H. Douglas. Rev. Charles Kinney of Beacon Street church officiated. Bearers were nephews Herbert and Carville Douglas and Francis McPherson plus Harry T. Passmore. Burial followed in Oak Grove cemetery family lot.

Alice May Douglas Milton H. Douglas York Street Charles Kinney Beacon Street Herbert Carville’ Douglas Francis McPherson Harry T. Passmore Oak Grove Cemetery

First Saturday Mail Delivery Returns to Augusta

Postmaster Harold E. Weeks announces Augusta Post Office resumes Saturday afternoon mail delivery after 20 years as federal workers shift to a 48 hour six day workweek.

Augusta Harold E. Weeks

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Blaine Mrs. Sewall Sewall William D. Sewall Walter Edge Thomasville Edge Edward Sewall Lewall Sewall John K. Jayne Kennan Pamela New Canaan BOY Scout Troop Boy Scout Devens Enterprise Grange CBS Gladys Swarthout Prudential Insurance Co Chrysler Corp Columbia Mrs Bowdeinham Dresden Georgetown D. R. Stevens Roy Clark Staten Island Victor Pinkham Francis Pierce William Marr O. F. Rowe Milburn Stevens William McGrath Richard Potter Luke Roy Lermond Davis Henry Moore Joseph Preeney Orville Rowe Mario Stevens John MacGillivary Charlie Carr Walter E. Reid Thomas Hanna Russel Harford Sheepscot Winterermine W. Folsom Dartmouth Times Leonard D. Norsworthy Leonard Folsom Norsworthy Washington, D.C Whittemore Whit Edward M’keiver Harry A. Moores Iron Works C. W. Folsom Douglas Fred S, Curtis & CO Thomas R. Huston Washington St
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