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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1946

Page

6

Richmond Wedding Bells and Community Notes

Harold Houdlette of West was married in a double ceremony at a Richmond Methodist church with a reception at the church parlors. The bride wore tan garbadine and white accessories, and the couple will reside with the groom’s family in Richmond. The issue also records a separate Richmond wedding of Darrell C. Cheney and Inez Eileen Manwaring, plus social items about local clubs, travel, and guests visiting from Dresden, Bath, Augusta, and Boston.

Harold Houdlette West Lillian E. Haynes Philip Houdlette Dresden Lillian Hall Miss Hall Joseph Seigars Harold Plummer Beulah Naylor Richmond Melville Houdlette Fred Duren Patricia Duren Augusta House Richmond High ‘School Beulah Rebekah Lodge Enterprise Grange Ames Worsted Co Richmond High School Fitzgerald Cummings Augusta John E. Hall Melville Hudlette Elizabeth Goodwin Annie Houdlette Alfred Houdlette Audrey Houdlette Bath Carrie Groves Charles W. Messenger James Chaffin Hallowell

Local residents share visits and travels in August

A compilation of visits and travels from Black Lake to Reading, Portland, Cape Elizabeth, and Canton. Residents include Mrs. Norbet Fecteau and family, Mrs. Alice Gilpatrick, Mrs. Emma Plummer, the Kennedy family, Robert Newell, Esther Ring at Camp Menotomy, John F. Reiley and Carol Ann Lord, Alfred Furlong, Janith Rae Furlong, Gordon Howe family, Gail Stuber’s birthday, Melvin Curtis hospital stay, Barbara Emerald, Ralph Cascadden, Dr. Gilbert Johnson’s visit, Richard Derby, Florence Anderson, and Miss Louise Pridham.

Alice Gilpatrick Center Street S. Boyde Lauriene Reading Mass Betty Ashby Iowa Emma Plummer Boyd Miss Ashby Miss Bo C. B. Kennedy Ellenmae Pridham Dorothy, Leroy Martha Jane Skillins George Kennedy Portland Sumner M. Fields South Portland Margaret Linda Kennedy Cape Dorge Robert Newell Malden Alice G. Baker Frank Reynolds Esther Ring Camp Menotomy Meredith N. H Miss Ring John F. Reiley Carol Ann Lord Bridgton Gertrude Riley Loyce Riley Alfred Furlong Houston Mr. Furlong Gordon Howe Janith Rae Gardiner General Hospital John Chapman J. Blanchard Chapman Richmond Mary Utter Hamilton N. Y Syracuse Gail Stuber Ferras Stuber River Road Gail Annie Tyler Dorothy Pridham Norma Arline Brown Martha Jane Skillin Leroy Pridham Dolores Kennedy Norma Brown Sandra Stuber Jean Nangle Patricia Nangle Melvin Curtis Maine Genreal Hospital Barbara Emerald Brockton Verona Pinkham Ralph Cascadden Gilbert Johnson Paul Melrose Wallace Farley Richard Derby Winchester Albert Converse Woburn Derby Florence Anderson Virginia Anderson Frank Anderson Cape Elizabeth Louise Pridham Phyllis Andrews Canton Andrews Gardiner Andrews

Dresden Social Notes Highlight Weekend Visits And Purchases

Mrs Lawrence Gahan and daughter from South Portland and Frank Adams of Boston were weekend guests of Mrs Cora Gahan. Ted Berry bought the Charles Morton home in West Dresden. Blueberry pickers work in Robert Jewell pasture as Chester Siegars hosts guests. Heavy weekend rains please farmers and gardens show improvement. Mrs Millard Wade and daughters snowvalis Fila of Capitol Island visited Capitol Friday.

Lawrence Gahan South Portland Frank Adams Boston Cora Gahan Clayton Mayers Massachusetts Ted Berry Charles Morton West Dresden Robert Jewell Chester Siegars Perley Millard Wade Snowvalis Fila Capitol Island Capitol Harriette Carjolyn Sheldon

Robinhood community notices mix births and events

Anne sale plans proceed for Aug 13 at three, posters sent to communities, and a contribution box for the event. Royalties and local volunteers organize and oversee activities for children. Births include Rudolf Trafton’s son Jonathan born Aug J. Trafton a native son. Robinhood church services resume at 2 30 p m. after vacation. Diners and visitors frequent Kennebec Point as tennis court plans advance. Local residents and visitors from Bath Portland New York and Brooklyn appear in personal items and gatherings.

Sis Rennert Carel Sele Rudolf Trafton Vid Jonathan Mary Olive John Waite Lexington Mary Hollis Sagadahoc Y Francis C. Moran Rockland Dorothy Oliver Moran Kingston, Mass Oliver Mark Hanna Bath Hanna New Jersey Gardner Cook Jeremy New York City Anna Ross Betty Reyher Place Robinhood J. Edward St. Martin Bath Ponce Ralph Dunton Edwin Dennis Pean N. J Bath Lodge of Elks Seguinland Walter Cummings Thora Berggreen Gunnar Solveson Westerly Adams Cottage Berggreen Little Sheepscot Rogers Bath Memorial Hospital Richard Hoherberg New York Theodore Grover Portland Roland Terson Stanley Lewis Onset Mass Edward Harrison Andover N. H Roy Newman Chambers Caribou Paul Akeley Benjamin Riggs Theodore Roscoe Margaret Simpson Clarence Smith Margaret Horton North Carolina Faylene Rowe Maureen Davis Raphael Higgins Prescott Steadman Denver Colo Clarence Hill Dorothy Stuart MacMahan William A. Todd Jake Horn Brooklyn N. Y Damariscotta Elizabeth Thompson Harry Horne Father Whittemore Mississippi Jack Horace Lee Shirley Hicks Howard

Five Islands Community Club News And Local Visits

The Five Islands Community Club held a well attended meeting with plans for a covered dish supper and a August membership drive. A minstrel show rehearsal at the E G Southard home and a Sunday church service with a vocal solo by Rev J Clifton Little were noted. Daily Vacation Bible School sessions till July 29 with about 50 pupils concluded with a Friday program. Interior church work continues and a new front entrance door has arrived. Local families and visitors in town are listed, with various residents and guests from Bath Boston Worcester and beyond. Russell Harford Sr reported son Russell Jr returning from Germany this week.

E. G. Southard J. Clifton Little Mede Mary Hyde Brunswick Bible School of Five Islands Library Hall New England Fellowship Elizabeth Porter Mary Franklin Porter Bob Jones College New York State Franklin Eastern Baptist Seminary Editth Marr Chrisiana Stevens Jeanette Pinkham Mary Hanna Barbara Pratt Betty Rittall Charles Osborne Russell Harford Russell, Jr Germany U. S. Army Harbor View House Helen A. Hardwicke Emily Bauer E. D. Leete Dorchester Mass George Preston Pemberton N. J William Vandervoort Arthur M. Jones Bath W. Lyle Woodward Berlin Edward E. Eck Worcester Ralph Carter Risington Conn D. W. Staffeld Staffeld Watertown William Wolf Mr. Wolf Napersville Ill David Deborah Potter Brookline E. L. Davis Arthur Marr Miles Perkins Caldwell Malden Elbridge Southard Robert Harris Newton George O’donnell Janet O'Donnell George O'Donnell Fred White C. H. Sanford Boston Irving Hanna USNR Nathaniel P. Brackett, Jr Brackett Arthur Johnson Waltham Johnson Cottage Sedgemere Road Lawrence Bailey F. P. Carr Carr Franz Stevens Fairfield Sanitarium Stevens Marion Ainley John V. Blasi William Chafe Alice Cromwell

Dinner at Lighthouse Boothbal Harbor Hosts Hicks Ladies

Fletcher dined Saturday at the Lighthouse in Boothbal Harbor. Mrs. Shirley Hicks and Miss Ruth Hicks joined Miss Dorothy W. Oliver for a dinner at the seaside restaurant a week ago.

Visitors and guests from far towns

Recent guests included Lieut and Mrs Kunz with Mr William Hooper and Thomas Wasson of Washington DC. Beulah Harding of West Boothbay Harbor visits sister Laura at the local ice cream parlor. Arthur Lawlor and Marycliff visitors Miss Alice Eberhardt Helen Guilford of Needham Mass Miss Marjorie Keating Mildredrne Westwood Mass Helen Coggswell Quin cy visit Harmon's Harbor. Russell Watson of Newton spent the weekend with family at Seguinland.

Jacob P. Kunz William Hooper Thomas. Wasson Washington, D.C Beulah Harding West Boothbay Harbor Laura Arthur Lawlor Alice Eberhardt Helen Guilford Needham Mass Marycliff Marjorie Keating Incy Mildred Rne Westwood Helen Coggswell Quincy Harmon’s Harbor Russell Watson Newton Seguinland

Annual Lawn Party Closes At St Marys Grounds

The Knights of Columbus wrapped up the third annual lawn party at St Marys grounds on Monday evening. A warm evening drew many attendees to play beano and visit booths. Grand prize went to Miss An nette Bourget for a Zenith portable radio, with other prizes including a guest cake, a donated picture, a jacket, sweaters, and lons. The organizers thank donors Cyrs Market A Hallett Co Harmons Senters Sears Roebuck and local groups for support.

Knights of Columbus St. Mary's Grounds Zenith Annette Bourget Winter Street Court Daniel Perry Nic Nacop Edward Cummings Morris. Povich Albert ‘Desmond Desmonds

Navy Exhibit Ship Leaves Port Today

The U S Navy vessel LST 12 left Bath harbor this morning after a weekend in port. The exhibit attracted thousands as visitors toured displays of modern war equipment trophies from the enemy and a tropical jungle portrayal.

U.S. Navy Sts of le Bath LST

Maine Shriners Plan Big Event in Bangor

Shriners from Maine and New England with Canadian guests converge for a two day Northeastern Shrine Association celebration hosted by Anah Temple in Bangor. Imperial Potentate attends with a Bangor House reception, concerts by Aleppo Temple Boston and Luxor Pipe Band, patrol drills, a Bangor Armory dinner, a Bangor House banquet, a grand parade, ceremonial, vaudeville, and fireworks at the Fair Grounds. Leaders say it will be Maine’s largest Shrinedom spectacle in years.

Bangor Northeastern Shrine Association New England Canada Bangor House Aleppo Boston Luxor Bangor Armory Fair Grounds Maine

Bath Woman to Be Maid of Honor in Detroit Wedding

Miss Elizabeth Williams of Washington street leaves Monday for Detroit to serve as maid of honor at the wedding of Miss Sylvia Van Riper. Former roommates at Juilliard in New York, Miss Van Riper has visited Bath, and after the ceremony Miss Williams will travel to New York City.

Elizabeth Williams Daniel Williams Washington Street Detroit Mich Sylvia van Riper Miss Williams Miss van Riper Julliard School New York Bath New York City

Michael Carney Heads to Alma for Family Visit

Micheal Carney of Green street left Monday for Alma Michigan where he will join his Barn Col. and Mrs. H. B. my who are visiting relatives.

Micheal Carney Green Street Alma, Mich Col H. B.my

Jacob Parker Morse of Winnegance Dies

Jacob Parker Morse of Winnegance dies at home Tuesday aged 81. Born March 8, 1864 in Phippsburg, he ran a tide-water mill 29 years and worked at Bath Iron Works 29 years. He helped found the Winnegance Community club and held memberships in the Eagles and Skibo club. Surviving: wife, eight sons, three daughters, several grandchildren and great grandchildren, plus multiple relatives. Funeral at Mayo Funeral Residence Friday at 2 pm, Rev. Dr. David L. Wilson officiating. interment Morse cemetery, Winnegance.

Jacob Parker Morse Winnegance Mr. Morse Phippsburg John G Martha A. Perry Morse Winneganee Bath Iron Works The Eagles Skibo Club Morse Winnegance Community Club Walter Milton T Richard P Lester R Albert G Charles S Topsham Horace P Earl P Bath Bertha A. Holbrook Hattie Tibbetts Port Clyde Marilyn A. Morse Winfield W. Morse John G. Morse Richard C. Morse Harry C. Webber Edith Wallace Mayo Funeral Residence David L. Wilson Morse Cemetery

Lucy B Stover Dies at Bath Home After Illness

Lucy Blair Stover wife of Nathaniel Stover of 4 Libby Court died at her Bath home Monday morning after about four years of declining health. Born June 25, 1869 in Richmond and daughter of James and Martha Baker she came to Bath as a child and resided there 67 years. She was active in Queen Esther Rebekah lodge Lowell Temple Pythian Sisters Sons of Union Veterans Auxiliary Royal Neighbors Home Society of Corliss Street Baptist church and its societies. Surviving are her husband son Fred L. Stover of Bath sister Mrs Sadie Garselon of Bath brother Noah J. Baker of Norwood Mass three grandchildren five great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Lucy Blair Stover Nathaniel Stover Libby Court Richmond James Martha Colby) Baker Bath Royal Neighbors of America Home Society Corliss Street Baptist Church Fred L. Stover City Sadie Garcelon Noah J. Baker Norwood Mass

Mrs Kate Hill Dies After Illness at Memorial Hospital

Mrs Kate Howard Hill widow of William Pierson Hill died at Memorial hospital on Saturday after leaving her Middle street home. Born in Bath November 4 1854 she lived a long devoted life to Grace Episcopal church and family. Survived by two sons Roland F Hill and W Dayton Hill, two grandchildren, and three nieces.

Kate Howard Hill William Pierson Hill Memorial Hospital Middle Street Roland F. Hill Hill Mrs. Hills Bath Roland Ellen Fisher Abraham Lincoln St. Catherine’s School For Augusta Slill Bath Iron Works Corp W. Dayton Hill William D. Hill Audrey Hill Fred F. Blaisdell Mary F. Gibbons Howard Adams Pine Orchard Conn

Funeral for Mrs William P Hill at Grace Episcopal

Funeral services for Mrs. William P. Hill were held Tuesday at Grace Episcopal Church with Rev. Gildersleeve officiating. The service drew a large crowd and abundant flowers reflected the high esteem of family and friends. Bearers included E. E. Pierce, Walter Hill, W. R. Hill Jr., Daniel Williams, Harry L. Day, and Dunlap Hatch. Burial was in the family lot at Oak Grove.

William P. Hill Grace Episcopal Church Gildersleeve

Paul McDougal dies in Sandusky Ohio at 57

Paul McDougal of Sandusky Ohio died suddenly on June 30. He ran his own dental laboratory in Sandusky and was born in Bath. He is survived by his wife three sons two daughters and brother David McDougal of Detroit. Funeral was held at St Peter and St Paul church with interment in Sandusky.

Paul McDougal Sandusky Ohio Mr. McDougal Bath Oliver Street David McDougal Detroit Mich St. Peter and St. Paul Church

The Handy Manone Act Play At Tuessic Hall

Rehearsals underway for Virginia Thornton King one act The Handy Man to be staged at Tuessic Hall Day's Ferry Aug 15 at eight by the Woolwich community churches Christian Endeavor Rev Lowell Milliken chairs committee directs Patricia Maas Virginia Baker property Clayton Presley assists Robert Baker stage manager No admission but a silver offering will be taken Cast includes Arthur Stevens Leona Presley Philip Trask Marguerite Cromwell Geraldine Fogg Fred Baker Marjorie Leeman Barbara Baker Following the play there will be ballads guitar by Evelyn Leeman and cowboy songs by Arthur Stevens

Virginia Thornton King Tuesic Hall Day’s Ferry Christian Endeavor Woolwich Lowell Milliken Patricia Maas Virginia Baker Virginia Clayton Presley Robert Baker Arthur Stevens Leona Presley Philip Trask Marguerite Cromwell Geraldine Fogg Fred Baker Marjorie Leeman Barbara Baker Evelyn Leeman

Miss Jean Randolph Guests in Small Point

Miss Jean Randolph of Haverford Pennsylvania is visiting Small Point for several days as a guest of Mrs Fenno Hoffman JC.

Jean Randolph Haverford, Pa Jc, Fenno Hoffman

Mrs Murphy Rites Held At Mayo Residence

Funeral services for Mrs Rose F Murphy were conducted Sunday afternoon at two oclock by Rev Overman and Rev Helen Sims Overman at the Mayo Funeral Residence. Bearers were Leland Patton Leonard Thombs Milton Rowe and Kaye Kidder with burial in the Maple Grove family lot.

Rose F. Murphy Mayo Funeral Mr. Overman Helen Sims Overman Leland Patton Leonard Thombs Milton Rowe Kaye Kidder Maple Grove

Mrs. Lydia J. Feero Funeral Held in Auburn Maine

The funeral for Lydia J. Feero was Monday at 10 am at Mayo Funeral Residence. Rev. Dr. David L. Wilson conducted the service. Pallbearers were George Perry, Harold L. Miller, Percy L. Miller, and Rowland Farnham. Burial followed at Oak Hill Cemetery in Auburn, Maine.

Lydia J. Feero Mayo David L. Wilson George Perry Harold L. Miller Percy L. Miller Rowland Farnham Oak Hill Cemetery Auburn Maine

Funeral for Frank Daley Held at Mayo Residence

The funeral service for Frank Daley took place Monday afternoon at two o'clock at the Mayo Funeral Residence, conducted by Rev. Sidney E. Dee. Bearers included Donald F. Wishart Maynard Brown Frank Freeman and George Hartsgrove. Burial followed in the family lot at Oak Grove. The item notes the first U S rowing race occurred in 1811.

Frank Daley Mayo Sidney E. Dee Donald F. Wishart Maynard Brown Frank Freeman George Hartsgrove Oak Grove

Obituary of Mrs. Murphy of Bath Brunswick origin and Bath life

Mrs. Murphy born February 13 1868 in Brunswick, long resident of Bath. She kept rooms after her husband’s death and aided by hosting War workers. A faithful First Baptist member and regular Sunday attendee, she led the Ladies Sewing Circle. Survived by sister Nellie Brown, brother Fred Larrabee, and other relatives.

Mrs Lydia J Feero Dies at 89 in Phippsburg Home

Lydia J. Feero aged 89 years and 10 months died Friday evening at her son Linwood C. Feero’s home in Phippsburg. Born in New Brunswick to John and Hannah Coulthard, she leaves two sons Linwood C. Feero of Phi Be and Miles H. Feero, plus five granddaughters. A longtime member of the People’s Church.

Lydia J. Feero Linwood C. Feero Phippsburgh New Brunswick John Hannah D. Coulthard Phi Be Miles H. Feero The People’s Church

Frank M. Duley Dies. Lifelong Maine Resident

Frank M. Duley died on Friday after a long life in the area born November 29 1891 to William F and Ida M Duley He was chief clerk at the Maine Central Railroad freight office for many years Survivors include Lequeer ing and Clarence E Duley of Metuchen New Jersey Mrs Donald Wishart of Bras Tree and several nieces and nephews

Frank M. Duley William F Ida M. Duley le Que Ee Eerving Clarence E. Duley Met Won

Mrs Della Doyle's Funeral Held in Lisbon Falls

The funeral for Mrs Della V Doyle was conducted at St Cyril church Lisbon Falls on Thursday at nine in the morning with Rev John Bichrest officiating. Bearers were John P Carey Arthur Colby Edward N Hartnett and Joseph Madden. Burial followed in the family lot at Oak Grove Bath.

Della V. Doyle St. Cyril Church Lisbon Falls John Bichrest John P. Carey Arthur Colby Edward N. Hartnett Joseph Madden Oak Grove Bath

Funeral for Mrs Annie E Smith at Mary's Church

The funeral of Mrs Annie E Smith was held Thursday at eight o'clock at Mary’s Church. Rev Father Martineau celebrated the Mass. Bearers were John Gaudet Robert Gaudet Ernest Smith and James Farnham. Burial followed in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Annie E. Smith Mary's Church Father Martineau John Gaudet Robert Gaudet Ernest Smith James Farnham Oak Grove

Mrs Cookson Funeral Held At Mayo Residence

The funeral of Mrs Dorothy P Cookson was held at the Mayo Funeral Residence Friday afternoon at two o clock conducted by Rev Dr David L Wilson. Burial was in the family lot in Union Cemetery Edgecomb.

Dorothy P. Cookson Mayo Funeral David L. Wilson Union Cemetery Edgecomb

Carter visiting sisters in Washington on Green Street

Edward E. Carter of Washington visits his sisters Miss Abigail Carter Miss Isabel Carter and Mrs Langdon L Snipe at their homes on Green Street in an extended family gathering noted by local residents.

Edward E. Carter Washington, D. C Abigail and Isabel Carter Langdon L Snipe Green Street

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Richmond Sportsmen’s Association, Inc Harlan Harrington Harold Dunn Harrington County Road Marshall Dunn C. W. Gray Robert Wallace Malcolm Dunn Myra Dunn Wilbur Small Reuben Smal Emmett Furlong George Gilbert Pearl Petry Elwin Silver Erland Curtis Roy Riffenburg E. L. White Viola Roske Marshall White Myron Douglass Lucy Tarr Dorothy Janice Robert Gray Patricia Dunn Betty Harrington Enterprise Juvenile Grange Darrell C. Cheney Inez Eileen Manwaring Alexander Cairns Mary Manwaring Harold Cheney United States Army Cheney Gardiner Street Mortimer C. Priest Swan Island L. I. Maynard Joseph Whittemore Old Orchard Whitmore Daniel Hickland Hickland Deaconess Hospital Duren Barbara Seigars Tel Eostthees Aeton Reetemer Mr Mrs. Norbet Fecteau Black Lake Mrs. Fecteau Ae Va Fort Preble Burke Winthrop Fort Dix North Camp Polk NAVY Maine Shriners Kate H. Hill W. P. Hill Paul M'Dougal Tuessic Hall Mrs. Murphy’s United States Mrs. Rose Murphy Edgar C. Merphy Bie Frida Washington Harriet Royal Yarmouth Harry Bryon Fort Byron First Baptist Church Ladies Sewing Circle Nellie M. Brown 9 Street Fred W. Larrabee Rose F Eens Edgar C Lydia. J. Feero Mrs. Smith Marius H. Page North Street Kennebec Greenhouses Fred S. Curtis & Co
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