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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1946

Page

8

Charity fete at Richmond benefits rare library

A midweek charity event in Richmond featured amusements and a lobster stew on the lawn. A street dance closed the evening with various sale stands and fortune telling by Mademoiselle Fugi. Committees included Mrs. Carl Anderton and Mr. Russell Ring with many helpers and surprise showers for Miss Marguerite, who wed Borden Hooktte of Dresden later this month.

Mademoiselle Fugi Carl Anderton Russell Ring Russell Ring Jr Esther Ring Harold Ames David Ames Flowers Solon Purinton Marguerite Borden Hooklette Dresden

Bring up the child the way he should go talk delivered

The First Baptist service drew a good crowd as Mrs. Carroll Powers spoke on a verse about guiding a child. Music was well chosen and enjoyed by attendees. A motorboat trip for MacMahan vacationists to Cape Newagen and Boothbay Harbor occurred with a picnic and return in the evening. Yachts at Robinhood included one owned by John Murphy of Branford and another from South Bristol owned by Murray Peterson. The Working League bought a store for the First Peace parsonage. The Viking, a new Roland E Peterson passenger boat, was launched at Boothbay with a launching picnic. Northern lights display Friday night drew many observers amid a drop in temperature to 45 degrees at midnight.

Ing First Baptist Yes Carroll Powers Elsie Gilbert Standish MacMahan Cape Newagen Lillie Wheeler Rose Clafferty Edwin Fussa Edward Townsend Victor Thompson Edward Clarkey Boothbay Harbor Robinhood John Murphy Branford, Conn South Bristol Murray Peterson Working League Monay Roland E. Peterson Boothbay Marblehead Norman Hodgston Viking Louise Peterson Hodgston Roland Petersons Marguerite Morrison Howard Trafton Elizabeth Thompson Howard Fletcher Ross Cannon Waldo Brown Read's Point Wilmette Barbara Moyer J. H. Brown West Newton Mass Donald Walker Sally Jane MacMans Anne Wurtele Goderich Ont Mary Marequita Deermont Atlanta Georgia Johann van Heurn Morse Cottage Rockland Friends Philip Newman Melrose Peterson Shirley Hicks Ruth Hicks Harriet Beecher Stow House Brunswick Arthur Burnham Lewiston Charles Blaisdell Bath Memorial Hospital Willard Doell Walpole Maud Thayer Sedgewick Inez Allen Charles Choate Margaret Choate Thayer Deer Isle High School Edward Burke Allston Alice Burke Mansfield Clarence Colby Topsham Philip Campbell Webster Harley Nat Hasenfus Bar Harbor Lauretta Jones Cooper Helen Lauriat Ida Holden Indian Point Malden Lexington

Five Islands Fire Fun Raises Funds At Howard’s Hall

Five Islands firefighters hosted a novelty show at Howard’s hall drawing a large audience. The program raised 155.39 dollars for the Fire Fighters’ organization.

Obituary of Mrs Annie E Smith 85 longtime city resident

Mrs Annie E Smith aged 85 died in Union Tuesday afternoon after two years in the infirmary and five at the Old Folks Home. Widow of Joseph Smith, she was born in Bath December 25 1861, daughter of John and Elizabeth Gilmore, and lived in this city except for the last two years. She attended St Mary’s Catholic church. Funeral from St Mary’s Thursday at eight with Mass, burial in Oak Grove family lot.

Annie E. Smith Union Old Folks Home

Mrs Mary Berry Dies After Fifty Years in Gardiner

Mrs. Mary Berry died in Augusta on Sunday. Born February 15, 1854 in Quebec, she lived in Gardiner for 50 years before moving to Bath. Survived by husband George Berry two sisters Elizabeth McMullen Rose Davidson and several grandchildren. Funeral Wednesday at nine in St Josephs Church Gardiner with burial in St Josephs Cemetery.

Mary Berry Augusta Bath Harold MacMahan Farrin Street Province of Quebec Gardiner George Berry Elizabeth McMullen Rose Davidson St. Joseph's Church St. Joseph’s Cemetery

Mrs Delia V Doyle 68 Dies in Bath Memorial Hospital

Mrs Delia V Doyle widow of Daniel Doyle died early Tuesday at Bath Memorial hospital. Born in Southton Massachusetts she is survived by son D Joseph Doyle of Bath and daughter Mrs Oliver Moses 3rd of Lisbon Falls plus five grandchildren. Funeral at St Cyril's church Lisbon Falls Thursday at 9 am with a low mass. Burial in Oak Grove Bath.

Delia V. Doyle Daniel Doyle Bath Memorial Hospital Southton Mass D. Joseph Doyle Bath Oliver Moses Lisbon Falls St. Cyril's Church Oak Grove

Mrs. Dorothy P. Cookson Dies at 40 in Arrowsic

Dorothy P. Cookson of Arrowsic died Tuesday evening in Augusta. She was the daughter of Eugene Light Orr and Eliza beth Orr widow of Alphonse Cookson. Survived by daughter Doris P. Cookson and brother Merle P. Orne of Topsham plus two nieces. Funeral Friday at Mayo Funeral Residence at two o'clock conducted by Rev. Dr. David L. Wilson.

Dorothy P. Cookson Arrowsic Augusta Eugene Elizabeth Light Orr Alphonse Cookson Doris P. Cookson Merle P. Orne Topsham Mayo Funeral David L. Wilson

Beatrice H Avery Dies in Middletown Conn Funeral Planned

Miss Beatrice H Avery daughter of Donald L Avery of Meadow Way Middletown Conn died early Sunday in Middlesex Hospital after long illness. Survived by father and sister Dawn Avery and other relatives. Funeral at Mayo Funeral Residence on Wednesday at two o clock.

Beatrice H. Avery Donald L. Avery Meadow Way Middlesex Hospital Middletown Conn Dawn Avery Mayo Funeral

Funeral Service for Clinton C. Hosmer at St Marys

Funeral services for Clinton C. Hosmer were held at St Marys Catholic church at 8 15 Friday morning with Rev Fr Martineau presiding. Bearers were Joseph Wilson Arthur Boulay George Babine Frank Moriarty. Burial followed in the Calvary cemetery family lot.

Clinton C. Hosmer St. Mary’s Catholic Church Martineau Joseph Wilson Arthur Boulay George Babine Frank Moriarty Calvary Cemetery

Beatrice Avery Funeral Held At Mayo Residence

Miss Beatrice Avery’s funeral was held Wednesday at two o’clock at the Mayo Funeral Residence with Rev. Joseph O. Purdue presiding. Pallbearers were Elmer Avery Paul Avery Harlan Guynn and Norman Guynn. Burial followed in the family lot at Oak Grove Cemetery.

Beatrice Avery Mayo Funeral Joseph O. Purdue Elmer Avery Paul Avery Harlan Guynn Norman Guynn Oak Grove

Blethen Funeral Held at Mount Hope Bangor

The funeral for Mrs Eugenia Blethen was conducted at Mount Hope Chapel Bangor on Saturday afternoon. Bearers named were Lileye Fernald Everett Blethen John Blethen and Russell Farrow with burial in Mount Hope Cemetery.

Eugenia Blethen Mount Hope Chapel Bangor Lileye Fernald Everett Blethen John Blethen Russell Farrow Mount Hope Cemetery

Mrs Eva McElman Dies After Ten Weeks in Hospital

Mrs Eva McElman wife of Waller J McElman of Bath lies hospitalised ten weeks. she passed away after a period of illness. She was a longtime resident of Bath, held Catholic church ties, and was active in the Sacred Heart Circle of Daughters of Isabella. Surviving relatives include her husband, a brother William O’Brien of Old Town, and Mrs Mary A McElman of Bath among others.

Eva Ae Waller J Bedford Keep McElman W. Somerside Igabet Currans LeCl Bath St. Ain

Mrs Eugenia Blethen Dies at 77 in Dixmont

Mrs Eugenia Blethen aged 77 died last Wednesday at her home in Dixmont. Born in Jackson to Ivory F. and Emily Stearns Grant she was widow of Blethen. Survived by daughter Mrs William Staples brother Freemont Grant five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She belonged to Corliss Street Church. Funeral services Saturday at 2 p.m. at Bangor Friends Cemetery with calling at Mayo Funeral Home until Saturday morning.

Eugenia Blethen W A. East Brunsway Jackson Ivory F Emily Stearns Grant Blethen William A. Staples Freemont Grant Dixmont Corliss Street Banger Friends Hope Agor Mayo

Mrs Minnie E Rice Dies at Woolwich Home

Mrs Minnie E Rice widow of Harry R Dice died at her Woolwich home after a long illness. Born January 1 1880 at Fairfield she lived in the area many years. Surviving are H Rice a brother Ernest Woodman a Fairfield sister and several nieces and nephews.

Minnie E. Rice Harry R. Dice Woolwich

Death of Mrs Hannah L Hill of Topsham

Miss Hannah L Hill a Topsham resident for 24 years died at the home of Mrs James H Tops after a short illness born December 16 1866 daughter of Capt and Anna Larrabee Hill she left a sister Frank L Bristol Tepe and five nephews and nieces funeral at Law's Funeral Home Brunswick Monday at 1 pm interment Riverside Cemetery at 9 am

Hannah L. Hill Topsham James H. Tops Anna Larrabee Hill Frank L. Bristol Tepe Law Brunswick Riverside Cemetery

Funeral of Mary Renshaw at St Marys Church

The funeral for Mary Renshaw was held Thursday morning at St Marys church with Mass celebrated by Rev Father Gillis. Bearers were Richard Renshaw Robert Footer Robert Miller and Gregory Burgess. Burial followed in the family lot at Oak Grove with committal by Rev Fathers Gillis and Martineau.

Mary Renshaw St. Mary’s Church Father Gillis Angels Richard Renshaw Robert Footer Robert Miller Gregory Burgess Oak Grove Fathers Gillis Martineau

Mrs Eva C McElman Funeral Held at St Marys

Funeral services for Mrs Eva C McElman wife of Walter McElman of Bedford street were held at a high mass Friday morning at St Marys Catholic church with Rev Fr Timothy C officiating. Bearers were Jose Long George Costain John Costain and James McLaughlin. Burial in Calvary Cemetery family lot.

Eva C. McElman Walter Mc Elman Bedford Street St. Mary's Catholic Church Timothy C Jose Long George Costain John Costain James McLaughlin Calvary Cemetery

Exploration for Oil Under Way in the Bahamas

Exploration for oil is underway in the Bahamas with crews drilling to locate reserves, though no oil has been found yet. The effort involves local firms and offshore sites, signaling potential energy development in the region.

The Bahamas

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