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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1960
Page
2
A humorous supermarket moment sparks a serious warning about Modernism infecting national politics. The piece links a mother and child scene to shifts in the Democratic and Republican parties, arguing Modernism erodes self reliance, planning, and sound legislation across the nation.
At First Baptist Georgetown Rev Ernest Roberts preached on John 6 15 21 urging faith to dispel fear on life seas and inviting all to accept grace. A lobster supper and sale of aprons and crafts are planned Aug 9. Personal notes cover visitors and residents from Bath Bristol Waltham and New York with gatherings at Robinhood and Reid State Park and travels to Key West and Danville.
Raymond R. Powers Jr. celebrated his sixth birthday with a beach party and barbecue at his grandparents Bay Point home. Treasure hunt winners were Michael Conley and Susan Reed. The USS Charles D. Adams built at Bath Iron Works sailed on a test trip through the Kennebec. Library sale at Five Islands drew attendees. Bay Point Village Corp met. officers were reelected amid rain.
Five Islands Library Auxiliary reports about 175 dollars from its annual sale held last Saturday at Library hall despite stormy weather. The event raises funds for painting the hall and community sympathy is noted for the family of Florine Stevens.
Funeral services were held for Shelia Brawn 15 of Bowdoinham at Brackett Funeral Home Brunswick after a head on collision on Route 201. Brawn a Bowdoinham resident and Brunswick High sophomore died at Gardiner General Hospital. Survived by parents four brothers five sisters and other relatives. She was a member of the Bath Order of Rainbow for Girls and attended Second Baptist Church Bowdoinham.
Mrs Clara Webber 88 died after two months illness at her son in law and daughter’s home 172 Ledyard St Groton. Born Parker Head Phippsburg Feb 6 1872 daughter of Charles B Harrington and Esther Rollins. Survived by daughters Mrs Foster Marsters Mrs Ralph Merry and Mrs Herbert Malcolm nine grandchildren eight great grandchildren funeral at Byes Memorial Home and burial Cedar Grove cemetery Groton. Her husband Frank H Webber died Aug 6 1938. She belonged to First Baptist Church Fidelity Chapter Order of Eastern Star Jessamine Court Order of Amaranth.
Mrs. Clara E. Webber widow of the late Ralph Merry Sr. of Saugus Massachusetts and West Bath died in New London Conn after a long residence there. Survived by daughters Mrs Herbert Malcolm and Mrs Foster Marsters both of New London and Mrs Clara E. Webber had four grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. The daughter and grandson left for New London to attend funeral held at Byles Funeral Home and burial in Cedar Grove cemetery New London.
Arthur J. Roderick, longtime Merchant Marine, died suddenly in New York City at 63. Funeral held Thursday at Bruce Brunk Funeral Home Voorheesville with burial there. Survived by four sisters and a brother.
Funeral services were conducted Monday at St. John’s Catholic Church in Brunswick for Mrs. Amanda Belanger of Topsham, sister of Mrs. John Loewe. Rev Fr Ouellette led the mass and burial followed in St. John’s Cemetery, with many out of town relatives attending from Connecticut, New Hampshire, and Canada.
Funeral service for William H. Miller conducted Monday at 1 30 PM at Leslie C Shumway Funeral Home with Rev Canon Charles M Tubbs officiating. Bearers included Leonard Miller Paul Gurney Sewall Pearson and Thomas Gallagher. Committal at Oak Grove Cemetery family lot.
Funeral service for Walter G. Snipe was held Sunday at 2 p m from A F Mayo Son funeral residence with Rev Warren B Harris officiating. Bearers listed included Wallace Plant Charles Alferes Harold Travis Jr Lloyd Chandler Donald White and Percy Plant. Burial followed in Oak Grove family lot.
Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 PM for Derwin George Southard at the Curtis funeral home 942 Washington Street with Rev. Charles M. Tubbs officiating. Burial followed Monday in the family lot in Great Pond. Mr and Mrs Alonzo G Fisher of Park Street are spending the summer at their Meadowbrook cottage.
Mrs Amanda Belanger 75 widow of Elzear Belanger of Topsham died Friday evening at Brunswick hospital after a brief illness. Born in Topsham June 6 1885 she was daughter of Joseph and Catherine Coulombe. She worked at Cabot Mills and Verney Mills before retiring eight years ago and was active in St John s Catholic Church and local Catholic organizations. Survived by daughters Helen Macdougal of New Haven Conn and Joseph J Pagurko of Topsham, two sisters and two brothers, seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
William H. Miller of Lincoln Street Bath died Friday afternoon at Memorial hospital after two weeks as a patient. Born September 20, 1884 in Bath he worked at Bath Iron Works most of his life retiring in 1957 and later clerked in local stores. He was a Grace Episcopal church member and is survived by four nephews one niece and three cousins. Funeral services Sunday at 1 30 PM from Leslie C. Shumway Funeral Home with interment in Oak Grove family lot.
William H. Miller died Friday afternoon at Bath Memorial hospital where he had been a patient for two days. He formerly lived at 77 Lincoln Street and had been ill for two years, previously staying at a local nursing home. Funeral arrangements will be announced from the High Street funeral home.
Requiem mass for Helen M. Footer was sung Friday at nine o clock in St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church. Bearers were Edgar Hancox Thomas Powers James Footer Robert Footer Leon Genthner and John Hinds. Burial followed in the family lot at Oak Grove. Mr and Mrs Harry Berry and Ham of 723 Middle Street returned Friday from a week’s vacation in Nova Scotia.
George A Pickle of Lachine Quebec died suddenly from a heart attack in Montreal General Hospital where he had been a patient for a week. He served five years in the Canadian army during World War II reaching sergeant, and was a member of the Canadian Legion and Legion of Foreign Wars. He is survived by his wife two sons his mother and one sister. burial details follow in Lachine on Tuesday.
Derwin G. Southard, 65, longtime Bath bus driver, died Thursday night at his home. Born May 7, 1895 in Alton, he lived in Bath 18 years after moving from Bangor in 1942. He recently worked as a taxi driver for Legard's. Survived by his widow Bertha Colson Southard, a son Norris Southard, a daughter Frances Paine, and a sister Bertena Smart. He was a member of the Alton Methodist Church, Columbia Lodge Masons in Greenville, and Genesta Chapter O E S Bath.
Lizzie E. Small of Topsham, widow of Albra J. Small and longtime nurse and caregiver, died Thursday after a long illness. Born October 13, 1875 in Litchfield, she taught in West Bath and Bowdoin schools, ran nursing homes in Bowdoin and Topsham, and lived in Topsham for 30 years. She attended the United Baptist Church and was a Topsham Grange member.
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