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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1939

Page

3

Probate Court Sees Busy August Session Actions

Judge Brackett presided in Sagadahoc probate matters as Livy G. Southworth will filed for probate in Bath. Executors and administrators named without bond cover multiple estates from Bath Richmond Topsham and Bowdoinham with inventories, accounts, and licenses to sell real estate in a wide range of proceedings. Jack Keegan visits Lubec after a vacation from the Uptown theatre.

John W. Brackett Lincoln County Sagadahoc Arthur J.dunton Livy G. Southworth Bath Winter Street Ace John W. Morse Phippsburg Fred H. Thompson Alberta H. Marr Georgetown Arthur F. Mayo Daniel H. Munro Charles A. Munro Jennie M. Gowell Gwendolyn Carraby C. Ellen Dailey Richmond Mary Helen Bent Coan Jack Keegan John J. Keegan Uptown Frank Keegan Lubec

Bay Point Social Roundup and Obituary Update

Surprise party for Ruth E Keen at Idle Hour with guests including Harry and Jeanne Bowman and Elizabeth Butterfield. Kathleen Drew, mother of Mrs M Conly, dies at 75. Town meeting held at the Casino elects officers. numerous locals noted during weekend visits and travels around Bay Point and surrounding areas.

Surprise party honors Mr and Mrs Francis Sherman

A North Front street home hosted a surprise party and gift shower for Mr and Mrs Francis Sherman by 18 Ideal Home Corner club members. Attendees enjoyed refreshments and cake contributions from local residents as well as multiple family and friends visiting from nearby towns.

Francis Sherman North Front Street Ideal Home Corner Club Mary Groves Mabelle Crillen Ethel Rankins Pearl Perry Albert Brunell Belle Call Annie Thompson Fern Perry Ida Watson Eva Sherman Robert Wallace Rowley Mass Ernest Morrill Westfield Clarence A. Morrill Lynn Clarence B. Morrill John O'Brien Boston Richmond Georgia Donnell Derry N. H Swampscott Melrose Donald Bruce Morrison Charles Jones Roxbury Amuel Blake George Davis Portland C. B. Kennedy Lester Norton The Baptist Church Carole Ann John Hurley Margaret Carver Phyllis Strout Priscilla Mealey Margaret John Carver Neal Leo Lemieux Jean Nichols Melanie Moeller Beulah Rowena Small Redlon Phillip Helman Barbara Heinie Lorraine Gonier Jenett Moeller Ralph Strout Patricia Charlotte Phyllis Harry Jackie Hurley

Avon trio visits Harmon Smith family for summer

Mr and Mrs Harmon Smith host their daughter Patricia and son Dennis from Avon Conn as they spend the summer with his mother Mrs Walter W Smith on Washington Street.

Harmon Smith Patricia Dennis Avon, Conn Walter W. Smith Washington Street

Georgetown social notes show seasonal visitors and town events

Georgetown residents and guests gather at Kennebec Point and West Georgetown homes. Families from Cambridge, Bath, Bowdoinham, Andover, and Lewiston visit and travel. A church tower shingles project advances as births, deaths, and a Baptist supper fundraiser unfold. Marion Albers leads church notices while Pleasant summer plans and travel details fill the week.

Mrs Belle C Cutting Funeral Held in Bath

The funeral for Mrs Belle C Cutting widow of Herbert W Cutting of Phippsburg was held Tuesday afternoon at two at Winter Street Church Bath with Rev Joseph O Purdue officiating. Bearers were Alderman Donald N Small President Walter C Rogers Roger D Skillings and Edgar D Oliver. Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery Bath.

Belle C. Cutting Herbert W. Cutting Phippsburg Winter Street Bath Joseph O. Purdue Donald N. Small Walter C. Rogers Board of Common Council Roger D. Skillings Edgar D. Oliver Oak Grove Cemetery

Frank H. Clarks Funeral Held in Arrowsie

The funeral for Frank H. Clark of Arrowsie was held Tuesday at 3 30 p.m. at Arthur F. Mayo’s funeral home. Mrs Carlton W. Lowell read the Christian Science service. Pallbearers were Alfred Rowe George Willis George Breed and John Williams. Burial followed in Oak Cemetery Georgetown Center.

Frank H. Clark Arrowsie Arthur F. Mayo Carlton W. Lowell Alfred Rowe George Willis George Breed John Williams Oak Cemetery Georgetown Center

Pearson Funeral Held For Scott R Pearson

The funeral of Scott R Pearson was held Tuesday afternoon at two at Arthur F Mayo funeral residence. Rev Charles M Tubbs of Grace Church officiated. Bearers were Edward McKennerson George Talbot Joseph Norman and Harold Rounds. Burial followed at Oak Grove cemetery. Norman Mackinnon Jr Robert Kingsbury and Guy Hynes left for a week at Popham Beach.

Scott R. Pearson Arthur F. Mayo Charles M. Tubbs Grace Church Edward Mkennerson George Talbot Joseph Norman Harold Rounds Oak Grove Cemetery Norman Mackinnon, Jr Robert Kingsbury Guy Hynes Popham Beach

North End Club names its party committees

North End Community club announces named committees for its annual lawn party set for August 16 17 and 18. Executive committee members include Frederick Kittridge Roger Pierce Carleton Andrews with others responsible for advertising lighting and various activities. All members urged to attend Friday meeting to finalize preparations.

North End Community Club Frederick B. Kittridge Roger W. Pierce Carleton W. Andrews Almon L. Goss Edward A. Footer Theodore Gardenier W. Howard Larrabee Waldo Marshall Archie C. Rolfe James E. McLaughlin Erastus A. Jewett Daniel A. MacDonald Raymond M. Clark John E. Atwood Archie M. Wishart Fred O. Hayward Louis W. Hagan William A. Kittridge Melvin L. Comeau Wilbur H. Crooker Carroll Andrews John M. Conley Hermon W. Crooker Charles T. Henderson Charles I. Madden

Marriage of Lieut. Commander Lucien Ragonnet to Louise Ensey in Winchester

Lieut. Commander Lucien Ragonnet of New York and Mrs. Louise H. Ensey of Washington wed July 5 in Winchester Presbyterian chapel. The couple planned to live in Paris after a reception hosted by Senator Harry F. Byrd, with Ragonnet to serve as assistant Naval Attache at the American embassy.

Lucien Ragonnet Eugene Ragonnet New York Louise H. Ensey Josephine Huston Washington, D. C Winchester Presbyterian Chapel Ragonnet Bath Lamson Harry F. Byrd Paris France United States Naval Academy At Annapolis New York Yacht Club Chevy Chase Club Army Navy Club of Washington Columbia University Sam Huston Texas

Hundreds Gather for World of Mirth Show in Bath

Hundreds gathered at the Maine Central station to watch the World of Mirth Shows arrive from Portland for a week long engagement on Chandler's field. The 26 flat cars carried 135 vans and four miniature tractors assisted unloading completed by 5:35. Buses to City Hall run every half hour from 6:45 to 10:30.

Maine Central Portland Chandler's Field Dyer-Flaherty Post Bath King Washington South Richardson New Brunswick City Hall

Will Be Preacher at Old Alna Church 150th Dedication

Dr. Mary Ellen Chase, Smith College English teacher and author, will speak at the Old Alna Meeting House on August 20 at 4 p.m. for the church’s 150th anniversary dedication. The renowned speaker, born in Blue Hill, has previously preached there, and the 590-seat house typically fills with Maine residents from Bath and nearby areas during the annual Summer events.

Mary Ellen Chase Smith College Northampton Mass Old Alna Chase Blue Hill Mary Peters Silas Crockett Maine Bath

Colby Funeral Held At Westport Home

The funeral for Charles B. Colby was held Sunday afternoon at his Westport home. Dr. David L. Wilson of Central Church Bath officiated. Bearers were four sons Charles H. Colby Bath Ernest Colby Westport Lawrence T Colby Wiscasset and Royden Colby Foxboro Massachusetts. Burial unspecified.

Charles B. Colby Westport David L. Wilson Central Church Bath Charles H. Colby Ernest Colby Lawrence T. ‘Colby Wiscasset Royden Colby Foxboro Mass Oak Grove Cemetery

Funeral services for Melvin C. Drummond held at home

Funeral for Melvin C. Drummond was held at 3 p.m. Sunday at his Front road home. Rev. C. L. Hoch of the Meathodiat church officiated. Burial followed in Oak Grove Cemetery, Bath. Edward Gaudreau Jr. and family returned to Dover after visiting relatives.

Melvin C. Drummond Front Road Arrowsic C. L. Hoch Arrowst E Natha É Potter David Stinson Geoorge L. Tarr Oak Grove Cemetery Bath

Five Islands Vacation Bible School Ends With Exhibition

The Five Islands Daily Vacation Bible School finished two weeks of work with a Friday program at the church. Attendance reached forty three children with a varied program including songs, Bible stories, memory verses, and prayers. A later note invites donations of white elephant items to the library sale on Aug 17 and lists recent library gifts and community visitors.

America Kerclwetter Reginald Pinkham Jesus

Tragic fire claims Marita Kingsbury and aunt in Lisbon

Marita Kingsbury age seven and her aunt Mrs Lottie Duplissen of Lisbon died in a late night blaze that destroyed the Allen home in Jay. The child was visiting relatives when the fire started around 10 45 p m Mrs Duplissen returned into the flames to save the child. Fire officials found the two bodies together near the stairway. Fred Kingsbury the girl’s father formerly of Bath and longtime Colonial Cafe chef resided in Farmington with other relatives named in the report. Funeral services were held Friday at Edwards funeral home in North Jay.

Marita Kingsbury Lottie Duplissen Lisbon Fred Kingsbury Bath Colonial Cafe Farmington Jay Fred Allen Allen Bert Kingsbury South Boston Washburn Street Marita Fred, Jr Ernest Kingsbury Bath Iron Works Corp Edwards North Jay

Belle C Cutting 74 Bath widow of Herbert W Cutting dies

Mrs Belle Clary Cutting 74 of Bath widow of Herbert W Cutting died Sunday at Memorial hospital. She was born in Georgetown Oct 5 1865 daughter of Jacob and Lucretia Crary. She married Herbert W Cutting in 1889 moved to Phippsburg now Bath. A charter member of Dremore Grange Phippsburg she received a golden sheaf for 50 years. She leaves daughters Annie Bath and Mrs Theodore Beavens Manchester NH and a brother Edward Clary Georgetown. Funeral was at Winter Street Church Tuesday at 2 PM.

Bath and Phippsburg Belle Clary Cutting Herbert W. Cutting Memorial Hospital Cutting Georgetown Jacob and Lucretia Nichols Crary Herbert W. ‘Cutting Phippsburg Bath Annie Theodore Beavens Manchester N. H Edward Clary Winter Street Church

Rev Williams Anderson Dies After Heart Attack in Maine Visit

Rev William Sinclair Anderson 70 of Greenfield Mass died suddenly Sunday afternoon at the Summer home of Rev and Mrs Charles L Stevens in Alfred after a heart attack following a church service in Phippsburg Center. He spoke with Rev Joseph O Purdue then grew ill and was moved to the Stevens home. Born in Ireland, he came to the United States at 20, studied at Mount Hermon and Moody Bible Institute, and served as county missionary in Franklin County for 21 years before retiring from West Side Community Church Greenfield. He is survived by his wife and three sons James of New Jersey John and Samuel of Greenfield.

Ernest Curtis Scott Wendell P. Todd Salem Mass Kennebec Point Road Georgetown Everett Stevens Frye Sunday D. L. Pettingill Garner Hanson Cambridge Howard M. Trafton Hanson Pitko Boston Caleb Mitchell Clayton Martin Bowdeinham Carrie Hall Emma Billings Alfred Rowe Stevens Bath A. E. Rowe B. H. Woodside Charles McKenney South Chelmsford Alonzo T. Hunt West Georgetown McKenney Groton Sarah McKenney Portland Romeo Poirier Lewiston LaPage The Baptist Church Otis G. Baker Norwood Bath Memorial Hospital Maynard J. Thibodeau John R. Blackie Clarence Oliver Ardene Pinkham L. Earle Hagan Dorothy Victor Joan Nettie Gray Muncie Ind Gettysburg Philadelphia Gardiner Indiana Frank Clark Back River Bridge Clark General Berry Place Narrows Marion Albers Andover Andover High School C. H. Sanford Exeter N. H Compton Theodore Roosevelt George Yeo Winchester James O'Brien Washington, D. C Madge O'Brien George MacKinnon Malden Ayer Arthur Lawlor Ruth Lawlor Alice May Lawlor Alice Eberhart Needham Leah Fillton Belmont Sadie Cove Waltham Helen Weir West Newton Donald Flynn Alfred Peters Lena Flynn Alice J. Akerman William Flynn Edmund Flynn Robert Mullins West Roxbury Leon V. Chase, Jr Frank Blake Piney Woods Mississippi Walter McManus New York City Joseph McManus Mr. McManus Nat Hasenius White Mountains Ewald George McKinnon Good Neighbor Club Rittall Lawn White Cross Richard Maxwell CBS Radio Fame Lloyd Pinkham Orville Rowe Bill McGrath Gardner Lewis Boothbay Center Clarence MacMahan Kittery Orrin White Winthrop Elbridge Southard William Sinclair Anderson Greenfield Phippsburg Charles L. Stevens Alfred Paippsburg Center Anderson Joseph O. Purdue Winter Street Massachusetts West Side James New Jersey John Samuel Anderson

Thelma D. Snow Dies After Illness in Portland

Thelma Oliver Snow 34 daughter of Mrs. Jennie Oliver and the late Frida Oliver died July 26 at Farrington hospital Portland after a month as a patient. Funeral held Saturday at 2 from Clarence L. Olivers home 44 Union Street with interment in Oak. Born in Bath she worked at Spear's candy store and later as a clerk in Spear's Portland store. She had been ill about eight months and faced her fate with fortitude.

Thelma Oliver Snow Jennie Oliver Frida Oliver Farrington Hospital Portland Clarence L. Oliver Oak Grove Cemetery

Remarkable endurance noted in obituary of Oliver matron

Markable mental strength to endure the suffering to which she was subjected. Her patient endurance was remarkable to the last. Besides two children, Frank Jr 14 and Beverly Ann seven, she is survived by her mother Mrs Jennie Oliver, two sisters Mrs John Spellman Lewiston and Miss Pearl Oliver Portland, two brothers Clarence L Oliver this city and Percy W Oliver employed in the Charlestown navy yard.

Frank, Jr Beverly Ann Jennie Oliver John Spellman Lewiston Pearl Oliver Portland Clarence L. Oliver This City Percy W. Oliver Charlestown Navy Yard

Arrowsic machinist Frank H. Clark dies at 61

Frank H. Clark of Arrowsic aged 61 and a machinist at Bath Iron Works died in Bath Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient two days. He was a Richmond native, son of George and Sarah Clark, and leaves a wife, two sons Robert H. and Lorine O. Clark, two daughters Mrs. Alfred I. Rowe and Mrs. George Breed, a brother Fred Clark, a sister Mrs. George Willis, three grandsons, three granddaughters, a nephew and a niece.

Frank H.clark Arrowsic Bath Iron Works Corp Bath Memorial Hospital Clark Richmond George Sarah Hutchins Clark Robert H Lorine O. Clark Alfred I. Rowe George Breed Bath Fred Clark Wilton George Willis Woolwich Frank H. Clark Elizabeth Florence Breed Fayelene Rowe John Williams Nina Pettengill

Charles E Colby Longtime Westport Farmer Dies After Illness

Charles E Colby aged 67, a well known farmer and carpenter, former member of the Westport board of selectmen, died Wednesday after a year long illness at his Main Road home. He was a native islander, son of John P and Janette Colby, attended the Methodist church, and is survived by his wife four sons Ernest of Westport Charles H of Bath Roy den Foxboro Mass and Lawrence T of Wiscasset and two daughters Mrs Richard Fowles and Mrs Fred Greenleaf both of Westport.

Charles E.colby Board of Selectmen Westport Island John P Janette Colby Methodist Church Ernest Charles H Bath Royden Foxboro Mass Lawrence T. Colby Wiscasset Richard Fowles Fred Greenleaf

Arrowsic Farmer Melvin C. Drummond dies at 79

Melvin C. Drummond, 79, a well known Arrowsic farmer, died Friday at his home where he lived all his life. He was born in Arrowsic to Alfred and Nancy Flint Drummond. Surviving: son Norman H. Drummond. granddaughters Esther and Norma Jean Drummond. sister Mrs. Guy Crosby of East Brunswick.

Melvin C. Drummond Arrowsic Alfred Nancy Flint Drummond Norman H. Drummond Esther Norma Jean Drummond Arrowsie Guy Crosby East Brunswick

Scott R. Pearson Dies After Long Illness in Bath

Scott R. Pearson 54 died early Saturday at his home 15 Summer Court after a long illness. Born in St John New Brunswick he lived in Bath about 40 years. He worked in the Bath Iron Works tin shop. He is survived by his wife four sons Earl Sewall Leroy and Scott Pearson Jr two daughters Evelyn Virginia and Geraldine Pearson five sisters and two brothers.

Scott R. Pearson Summer Court St. John N. B Edward Pearson Bath Bath Iron Works Earl, Sewall Leroy Scott Pearson, Jr Evelyn Virginia Geraldine Pearson

Mrs Stella W Perkins dies after lingering illness

Mrs Stella Waterman Perkins, 58, wife of Carroll Perkins, died Friday at her Lewiston home after a lingering illness. Born in Auburn, she was the daughter of Charles and Annette Waterman. Survivors include son Gerald of Bath and grandson Kenneth Perkins, also of Bath.

Stella Waterman Perkins Carroll Perkins Lewiston Auburn Charles Annette Waterman Gerald Bath Kenneth Perkins

Death of Augustus Chase in Visalia California

Augustus Chase died in Visalia California aged resident of Sheepscot Maine. He had lived many years in Roslindale Massachusetts. His wife Grace Thompson Chase, born in Wiscasset Maine, survives him.

Visalia Calif Augustus Chase Sheepscot Roslindale Mass Grace Thompson Chase Wiscasset

Mrs Snow’s Funeral Held At Brother’s Home

Thelma O Snow was laid to rest Saturday at 2 PM at the home of her brother Clarence L Oliver 44 Union Street with Rev Chester B Oliver of Wesley church officiating A large crowd attended including out of town relatives Frank Snow Jr Beverly Ann Snow Pearl Oliver Portland Mrs Bert Reed and son Fred New London Conn Mr and Mrs John Spellman John Jr and Lawrence Spellman Lewiston Mr and Mrs Frank Brown and family Auburn bearers included Clarence L Oliver Percy W Oliver John Spellman Lewiston and Fred Reed Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery

Thelma O. Snow Clarence L. Oliver Union Street Chester B. Oliver Wesley Church Frank Snow Frank Snow, Jr Beverly Ann Snow Pearl Oliver Portland Bert Reed Fred New London Conn John Spellman John, Jr Lawrence Spellman Lewiston Frank Brown Auburn Percy W Fred Reed Oak Grove Cemetery

Ray E. Palmers Funeral Held At Home

Ray E. Palmers funeral was held Friday afternoon at two in the home of his sister Mrs. James P. Ledyard 26 Lincoln street with Dr David L Wilson of Central church officiating. Bearers included Fred R Lord Donald Sewall Dunlap Hatch Daniel Williams Warren F Hawley and Fred W Humphreys. Burial was at Oak Grove.

Ray E. Palmer James P. Ledyard Lincoln Street David L. Wilson Central Church Fred R. Lord Augusta Donald Sewall Boothbay Harbor Dunlap Hatch Daniel Williams Warren F. Hawley Fred W. Humphreys Oak Grove

Edna Mae Shoppe welcomes Mrs Mason back after vacation

Mrs Phyllis Mason resumes duties at the Edna Mae Shoppe Monday following a vacation at Five Islands. Her daughter Gay returns from a visit in Winthrop with her grandmother.

Phyllis Mason Edna Mae Five Islands Gay Winthrop

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