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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1948

Page

7

Mixed social, theater, and travel notes from Richmond area

The column reports on a minstrel show at the Maine street hall with actors including Chester Foster and Edward Pink, plus a trip to landmarks in Washington DC and Philadelphia. It notes a surprise bridal shower for Miss Ann Pierce of Melrose Massachusetts at Mrs. Earl Cronk’s home and other local visitors, travel, and family updates among residents and visiting relatives.

Alee Ann Pierce Melrose Mass Earl Cronk Bakert Aetainenees Doseessey Orchester Pierce Belfast Emerson Lane A. V. Wednesda Maude Miller Mildred Gs Gilpatrick Ethel Silver

Nurse Miss Ethel Blake Vacationing With Mother

Miss Ethel Blake R N of the Veterans hospital Togus is spending a week's vacation with her mother Mrs Mabel Blake of Boothbay. Blake was formerly employed at Memorial hospital.

Ethel Blake R.N Veterans Hospital Togus Mabel Blake Boothbay Miss Blake Memorial Hospital

Weekend guest of Mrs Clarence Davis in Butler New Jersey

Robert Gaiser of Butler New Jersey was a weekend guest of Mrs Clarence Davis on School Street.

Robert Gaiser Butler, N. J Clarence Davis School Street

Georgetown Geeks Need Blacksmith and Minister in Town Plea

A Georgetown town column recounts community needs and past meetings. Mentions calls for a minister, a doctor, and a quick repair blacksmith alongside local improvements to garages and homes. Includes notes on local social events and residents travel.

Georgetown School Building Dedicated in Community ceremony

Dedication of Georgetown’s new Central School took place at 1:30 p.m. with residents from Georgetown Bath and Phippsburg praising the project. Speakers highlighted sacrifices, planned growth and plans to attract teachers as enrollment climbs from 70 to 120 next fall.

Georgetown New Central School Bath Phippsburg Augusta Spear Loring Addison Maine Harland Ladd Annis Addison Peale

Georgetown Community Notes and Upcoming Events

Community items include a food sale with home cooked goods and candies, a Tuesday meeting about school district board elections, and notes on church meetings, memorial park work, and local visits. Residents Branwell Harford and Herbert Campbell Memorial are mentioned among many town customary activities and visits.

Bath Chamber of Commerce Board Meets for Industry Plans

The Bath Chamber of Commerce Board of Governors met at the Bath Works Recreation hall. They discussed establishing a paper plate coating and wood working mill on Commercial Street with a two story building. The committee on new industries prepared advertising cost estimates and a plan to map Bath and county areas for possible aid from Sagadahoc County commissioners. Present were Roy G. Stewart, Hollis Garey, Ralph Mittendorf, George Musk, Marius Page, and others.

Bath Chamber of Commerce Bath Orks Recreation Hall Roy G. Stewart Commercial Stewart Chamber Authod Bath William Turpie George Musk Marius Page Down Ask Ok Aa Sagadahoc an_ inerates Ident Stewart Hollis Garey Ralph F. Mittendorf Robert Allen Henry Bell Charles Doyle Bartlett O. Smith Harold P. Small I. A. Trueworthy

Funeral Service for Ralph W MacDonald War Hero

Prayers were said for Ralph W. MacDonald of Bath who died in the Pacific during World War II. A Bath lodge memorial followed at the funeral home with a future grave service in Oak Grove cemetery. Chief Machinist Mate Robert Maxson escorted the body. he is a Maine native with ties to Winthrop and served 17 years in the Navy.

Timothy C. Mayo Robert Maxson Bath Maine Winthrop Schenectady N. Y United States Navy Maxson Pacific Herbert Thomas

Longtime Bath and Woolwich resident William Downing dies at 92

William John Downing 92 of Woolwich died Friday night at Presley Nursing Home Washington Street after a 10 day stay. Born January 9 1856 in Wiscasset he worked 35 years with Bath Street Department first to drive a steam roller. He was Bath Fire Department’s oldest member and served as driver for Steamer Three for 10 years. He belonged to Knights of Pythias Acadia lodge and Moatsweag Farm Bureau. Active at North Woolwich Methodist Church he preserved his faculties until death following heart attacks. Surviving are daughters H Thompson and Carolyn Wing both of Woolwich and Port Arthur Texas son Albert Downing of Port Arthur plus four grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

William John Downing Woolwich Presley Nursing Home Washington Street Wiscasset John Jane Bragdon) Downing Bath Granite Street Bath Street Oscar Williams Downing North Woolwich H. Thompson Carolyn Wing Albert Downing Port Arthur Texas

Patient Mrs. Roland Ouelette Admitted at St. Mary's Lewiston

Mrs. Roland Ouelette of 30 Meadowway is listed as a patient at St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston.

Roland Ouelette Imeadowway St. Mary’s Hospital Lewiston

Death of Ralph A. Baker in Texas after heart attack

Ralph A. Baker 55 of Dunbar West Virginia native of Bath died suddenly Sunday in Galveston Texas after a heart attack while supervising a Texas City construction job. He was born July 27 1892 in Bath son of George A. and Florence A. Baker. Surviving are his wife Mehitable Baker three daughters Mrs Belanger Alice Ruth Baker two sons George A Ralph A and Lorenzo and two sisters in Portland. Funeral services were held in Dunbar with Bath Portland relatives attending.

Ralph A. Baker Dunbar W. Va Galveston Texas Mr. Baker Texas City Bath George A Florence A. (Brooks)’ Baker Bath Iron Works Portland Maine California Mehitable Don) Baker George A. Baker Pauline Belanger West Bath Alice and Ruth Baker Lorenzo Baker Charles E. Doten Whitman Mitchell Belanger Baker

Lightning flashes recorded worldwide each day

The report notes around 44,000 thunderbolts strike across the globe on an average day, illuminating skies in all regions and highlighting the global frequency of atmospheric electricity phenomena.

Bath native Lord dies. WWII veteran and Bath Iron Works worker

Funeral notices confirm the death of Lord Sewall Lord a Bath native and World War I veteran. He served as a mariner and worked at Bath Iron Works during World War II. He owned a Sears City garage and was affiliated with Odd Lodge Everett Mass Shrine Temple and other groups. He leaves a son John H mother Mrs Searsport and a brother Lord of Augusta. Funeral will be held at 2 PM at Young Funeral Home with Pastor Lina of Congregational Church officiating. Burial follows in the local cemetery.

Sewall Lord Hig Sewall Maine Mariner Odd Lodge Everett Mass Lepo Temple Shrine Club Boston Order of Lord Bath Iron Works Sears City John H Searsport Augusta Young Funeral Home Nay Rvin Lina E Congregational Cemery

Ethel Mae Robichaud Dies After Illness

Ethel May Robichaud daughter of William and Bailey Robichaud of 92 Union Street died Friday after a prolonged illness. She lived her entire life in her hometown where she was born in 1935. Private funeral services were held Monday at 2:30 PM at Curtis Funeral Home with the pastor of Winter Street officiating. Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery.

Ethel May Robichaud William and Bailey) Robichaud Union Street Curtis Winter Street Chi Oak Grove

Leroy Merry dies at 56 in city home

Leroy Merry 56 died at his home 7 King Street at noon. He was born 27 1892 son of George Lena (Charles) Merry. Funeral services were from Curtis Funeral Home 942 Washington this afternoon at one o'clock Rev Charles R Sims of First Baptist Church officiating. Burial in family lot Oak Grove.

Leroy Merry King Street George Lena Charles) Merry Curtis Washington Charles R. Sims First Baptist Oak Grove

Funeral services for Catherine Kelley held at St Marys Church

Funeral services for Catherine Kelley were held Thursday morning at St Marys Church with Rev John Trainor and others officiating A committal service followed at Calvary Cemetery conducted by Fr Maney.

Catherine Kelley St. Mary‘s Church John Trainor Henry Harry Thebeau Edmund Nault Calvary Cemetery Maney

Funeral services for W. J. Downing held at Wilson officiating

Funeral services for W. J. Downing were held at 11 AM at a street funeral home with Wilson officiating. Milton Carlton Jr Frank Thompson Wallace Clyde Dearborne and Albert Wing attended. Burial followed in the family plot at Oak Grove Cemetery.

W. J. Downing Wilson Milton Carlton, Jr Frank Thompson Wallace Clyde Dearborne Albert Wing Oak Grove

Leroy Merry Funeral Service Overview

Funeral services for LeRoy Merry were held at Ag Home on 942 W Street with Rev. Charles Sims officiating. Bearers were Paul Roosemalt Fred Lloyd Raven and Fred Mc. Burial followed in the family lot at Oak Grove.

LeRoyerty Eg Ag W Street Charles Sims Paul Roosemalt Fred Lloyd Raven Fred Mc Oak Grove

Ethel Robichaud Funeral Services Held

Funeral services for Mae Robichaud were conducted Monday at the funeral home on General Street with Rev. officiating. The services were held at the Funeral Home 942 and were led by the Rev. due.

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