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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1951

Page

8

Richmond Legion Parade Honors Highlight Local Pageant

Emerson-Lané Post of the American Legion announced a parade honors contest on June 24 1951 in Richmond. A playground costume show drew large crowds with prizes awarded to multiple entrants led by top categories most horrible cutest prettiest and most work. Numerous local residents and visitors shared personal items and weekend guests.

Emerson-Lané Post American Legion Banwt Richmond Legion Sylvia Howard Cora Clara Pickett Virginia Wheeler Marilyn Joyce Dick Joyce David Liebowitz James Babb Paul Withee Patricia Liebowitz John Bixby Burton Beckwith Cynthia Anderson

Fine season on Sheepscot Island noted at stockholders meeting

The Sheepscot Island Co stockholders met at the Playhouse at ten. Frank Baker of Bala Cynwyd Pa presided as president while the entire board of directors was reelected after a brief discussion. Many residents hosted visitors and guests, including Mrs Marshall Cole New Hope Pa and Bishop Loring who visited the island for the day. Roads on MacMahan were washed out by heavy rain and rough travel continued as the island remains busy with social and nautical events.

Sheepscot Island Co Frank Baker Bala Cynwyd Marshall Cole New Hope Emory S. Basford Daniel Bates Gilphin Wilmington Delaware Edward Snyder Haverford John Batss Andover Mass William Brown Roy P. Smith Towson Maryland Fred Wood New Jersey Bishop Loring Archdeston Barney Concord N. H St. Cuthbert's Chapel David Johnson Carolan Neale M&é Mahan Roy Smith George Rogers Pennsylvania Tolley Rogers Sara Allen Boothbay Harbor MacMahan Edward Hussa

Bath Garden Club to Visit Togus Friday

Bath Garden Club members will travel to Togus Veterans Hospital on Friday to arrange flowers for veterans. The club, joining Maine groups in a statewide project, asks donors to deliver flowers Thursday to participating members. Members attending include Roscoe P. McFadden, Arthur Colby, Arthur King, Frank Reinoehl, and Horatio Baker.

Garden Club Togus Bath Garden Club Togus Veterans Hospital Maine Bath Club Tagus Roscoe P. McFadden Arthur Colby Arthur King Frank Reinoehl Horatio Baker

Georgetown People Attend Visits and Local Bird Notes

Georgetown residents share visits at the Higgins home and plan for the Rittall Berry wedding. A Woolwich reader notes Robinhood fishhawks rebuilding after government painting work. Sparrows at Robinhood tearoom raise second brood with bread and milk fed nightly. St Cuthbert's chapel marks its 50th anniversary at MacMahan with Bishop Loring presiding.

Ralph E. Fielding Fielding Mattie Fielding Joseph F. Higgins Beatrice Abbott Higgins Georgetown Center Roland E. Peterson Louise Thomaston Miss Peterson Vassalboro Oak Grove School Karl Seager William A. Todd Roy Newman Cleaves Henderson Mt. Tabor Woolwich The Independent Arrowsic Robinhood Riggsville Chandler Jewett Levi Beal Moses Riggs Robinhood Tearoom Grace Fullerton MacMahan

Local readers enjoy a busy season at Georgetown Center

The column lists many visitors and residents at MacMahan and Georgetown Center. Names include E J Stewart, Philip Kymple, Theodore Stewart, Harold J Brown Sr, Stewart Dalrymple, Joseph Reed, Frederick Woodrull, and numerous families. Activities feature deep sea fishing catches, library cataloguing, examinations, and social visits across multiple towns including Portland, Bath, and Haverford. The Sprague burial is noted at Oak cemetery Georgetown Center.

E. J. Stewart Philip Kymple Theodore Stewart Harold J. Brown Stewart Dalrymple Joseph Reed Frederick Woodrull L. Theis W. Clinton Allen MacMahan Lillian Morse Portland Robert Haines Waltham Mass Mac Hagan Everett Elmer Palmer Victor Hagan Lynnfield Johnny Green Bath Robinhood Lauretta M. Jones Carroll Powers Roscoe P. Todd Georgetown Center George Manning North Billerica Massachusetts Aubrey Fullerton Everett D. Stevens Maine Eye and Ear Infirmary George Rogers Haverford Roy Newman William A. Todd Richards Library Atlantic Magazine Rosalind Richards John Richards Cottage Indian Point Rudolf H. Trafton Howard Fletcher New York Fletcher Earl Seager Alvah Reynolds Eugene Boston Reynolds Doris Miss Reynolds Pratt Diagnostics Hospital John Gilmore Kennebese Point Kensington John Holt Washington, D. C E. A. Gilmore Iowa City Kennebec Point Richard Holt J. Bethea Framingham A. E. Holt Harry Stone Bay Point George Emmons Brooklyn N. Y Seward Emmons West Georgetown Walter E. Sprague Oak Cemetery

Pre-nuptial Shower for Shirley McKenna

Mrs Kay Kirkby hosted a kitchen shower at 708 Washington Street Tuesday evening for Shirley McKenna, who will wed Carl Seekins in September. Gifts were presented in a large basket by Miss Donna Kirkby. attendees included Mrs Edward McKenna, Mrs Clarence Brown, and others.

Kay Kirkby Washington Street Shirley McKenna Carl Seekins Donna Kirkby Edward McKenna Clarence Brown George Risteen Joseph McKenna Kenneth Wilson Josephine Jones James Young Myra Perley Doris Veilleux Phyllis Barter

Lobster Festival Draws Attendees in Rockland

Mr and Mrs Bernard Comeau and Mr and Mrs Bernard Pratt of Bath were among many who attended the Lobster Festival in Rockland on Saturday.

Bernard Comeau Bernard Pratt Bath Rockland

Five Islands Community News Highlights Local Events

The Five Islands column notes Rev Cleaves Henderson's family vacation and a substitute pastor, a public baked bean supper to aid Library Association hall repairs, and a range of church, social and baptism events. Neighborhood visits include Driscolls, Cochranes, and Pinkham family gatherings with weddings, baptisms, and missionary talks featured.

Cleaves Henderson Franklin S. Koehlwetter Howland Good Neighbor Club Library Association Nat Hasenfus Felix Solomon Woodrow Gray Herman Barter Nancy Bath Cora Pinkham Sedgemere Beach Elaine Stevens Franz Stevens Marilyn MacGillivary Percy MacGillivary Glenda Pearson Carl Pearson Elizabeth Mae Rittall Kathleen Rittall F. Horace Rittall Edwin O. Berry F. Arthur Berry Baptist Church William Shore Japan Shore Georgetown Robinhood

Weekend Visitors and Visitors List for Bath and Vicinity

Local residents hosted relatives and guests from Reading Yarmouth Togus Malden Bath and Gardiner over the weekend. Notable names include Alice Shackford Barbara Pratt Ada MacGillivary and families from Bath Georgetown Merrymeeting Camp and Mrs Francis Pierce.

Passing Honeymoon Ends at Bay Point With Cahill Return

Mr. and Mrs. George A. Cahill of New York City wrap up their honeymoon at Bay Point with thanks to Mrs. Butterfield and family. They wed in New York in late July. Mrs. Cahill was formerly Miss Eleanor Patricia Avery of New Jersey. Cahill is a Morse High graduate of 1922 and UMaine alumnus who once worked for Federal Shipbuilding in Kearney New Jersey. His sister and brother-in-law Merle Niles hosted them at the Butterfield cottage for the summer.

George A. Cahill New York City Bay Point Cahill Andrew M. Butterfield New York Kearney N. J Merle Niles Butterfield Cottage

Car Cuts Pole Near Witch Spring In Centerline Incident

A 1950 Buick sedan owned by Lieut. John P. Owens of the Brunswick Naval Airbase ran off U S Highway 1 near the Laskey filling station west of Witch Spring Hill. The car snapped a telephone pole and suffered $300 to $400 in damage. Officer Willard R. Orcutt Jr. said Owens claimed he dozed off. no injuries were reported.

John P. Owens Brunswick Naval Airbase U. S. Highway Laskey Witch Spring Hill Willard R. Orcutt, Jr Owens

Bath Barbers Union Votes to Raise Prices

At a meeting of the A F L Barbers Union Local 729 in Bath prices were increased. Haircuts rise from 65 to 75 cents, crew haircuts from 75 to 85 cents, and plain shampoos from 50 to 75 cents. A spokesman noted about 75 percent of New England shops charge more than local shops even after the raise.

Bath A. F. of L. Barbers Union Bath Barbers New England

Obituary of Charles Olinto Former Bath Resident

Obituary from Bath notes the death in Quincy Mass of Charles Olinto 43 formerly of Bath. He worked in supervision in the rigging department at Bethlehem Steel Fore River shipyard in Quincy and left a wife and two children. He attended Morse High School and was part of a Bath family long known for a Front Street fruit store. He leaves two sons John and Arthur, sisters Nellie and Pauline and step-siblings Peter and Mary.

Bath Quincy Mass Charles Olinto Olinto Fore River Bethlehem Steel Corp Morse High School Front Street Elm John Arthur Nellie Pauline Peter Mary

New York Sailors Complete 350 Mile Sloop Voyage

Lerch and Sims, both New York residents, sailed their 17-foot centerboard sloop Wench from New York to Sebasco Maine with stops along Fire Island Gardiner’s Bay and Buzzards Bay. They were to depart Sebasco and return to Webb Institute by August 25, staying with Robert Baker in Bath during their voyage.

Young Lerch Quincy Avenue New York City Sims 154Th Street Flushing N. Y Bath Lerch Bath Iron Works Webb Institute New York Sebasco Fire Island Great South Bay Long Island Shinecock Canal Peconic Bay Gardiner’s Bay Plum Island Fisher’s Island Stonington Washington Street

Passengers Die At Crescent Beach Visit Ends

Mrs Gertrude Phinney Mrs Frank Rittall and Ronald pass away Monday at Crescent Beach during a trip home they made a stop in Waldoboro to visit Perry Green Kennels and Chinook dogs. Mr and Mrs Herbert Hamilton of Taylor Pond Auburn were guests of Mrs Carol Ainsworth Tuesday evening. Dr and Mrs William Holt and Philip of Wellesley Hills Massachusetts have returned home after a few days at their Summer home on the Old Stage road.

Ralph A. Fossett Gardiner Frank A. Ke Darrah Street Arthur D. Fossett Leon Dunklee Robert Bowden Wallace Scott Mousan Lake Joseph Crowley Cambridge Mass C. B. Kennedy Ferry Road Marjorie Kennedy Phillis Haynes U. of M Bruce Henderson Melrose George Y Wellesley Hills William Sullivan, Jr William Meader Auburn Donald Young Highland Hopkinton Roberts L. F. Playse Georgetown Warren Lubie Portland Vidie Gilman Brunswick Maude Miller High Street Ella Jardine John Kenneth Crowell Malden Pearl Perry George Roberts County Road Basil B. Foss Esther G. Foss Church Street 8Th Infantry Division Fort Jackson S. C Third Army Foss Richmond High School Army S. H. Kress & Co West P. Beach, Fla Charles Dowd Gertrude Phinney Frank Rittall Ronald Raymond Ainsworth Bion Leslie Crescent Beach Waldoboro Perry Green Kennels Herbert Hamilton Taylor Pond Carol Ainsworth William Holt Philip

Car collision damages Oldsmobiles in Toronto and Massachusetts

A morning collision near Venus candy store on Front Street lightly damaged a parked 1951 Oldsmobile owned by John L. McCarthy of Toronto. Ruby M. Ibey of Waltham Massachusetts drove north and swung to turn striking the Canadian car’s fender. Damages estimated at 15 dollars. Patrolman John M. Kelliher investigated. Mr and Mrs Frederick E Drake Jr Elena and Frederick Drake III of Grove Street left for Cape Cod for a family outing with plans to stay varying durations.

John L. McCarthy Toronto Canada Front Street Oldsmobile Ruby M. Ibey Waltham Mass John M. Kelliher Frederick E. Drake, Jr Elena Frederick Grove Street Cape Cod Mr. Drake

Bath man dies of heart attack while at Camden State Park

W Moses Kennerson 66 of 7 Palmer street Bath died after a heart attack in Camden following a Maine Lobster and Seafoods festival visit. He worked nearly 25 years as a pipe fitter at Bath Water District and lived as a longtime Bath resident. Surviving: wife Lillian Card Kennerson a son Earl of South Portland a brother Ernest of East Bridgewater Mass two sisters Gertrude Trott and Mrs Oliver of Bath a grandson Richard a great grandson David and several nieces and nephews.

W. Moses Kennerson Palmer Street Bath Bath Water District Camden Hospital Rockland Maine Camden State Park James T Pamelia Fowles Kennerson O. M. Redson Co Texas Bath Iron Works la Fall Bath Water Bath Veteran Firemen’s Association Lillian Card Kennerson Earl of South Portland Ernest East Braintree Mass Gertrude Trott Oliver Richard David

Mrs Gabrielle A Tilton Dies At 43 In Waterville

Mrs. Gabrielle A. Tilton, 43, of 39 Ehm Street Waterville, died at home late Wednesday. Born September 22, 1907 in Waterville, she was daughter of Joseph and Marie Gilbert. She attended Waterville schools, graduated Mt. Merci Academy, lived in Bath, and was a devout member of St. Marys Catholic Church. Survived by daughter Dolores Katula of Bath, brothers John Gilbert of Albion and Alfred Gilbert of Winslow, sisters Armosa Martineau of Sanford, Marion Proctor, Cecille Demers, Violet Hamel, and Loraine Cliche, all of Waterville.

Gabrielle A. Tilton Ehm-street Waterville Joseph and Marie (Quinton) Gilrt Mt. Merci Academy Bath St. Mary's Catholic Church Tilton Dolores Katula John Gilbert Albion Alfred Gilbert Winslow Armosa Martineau Sanford Marion Proctor Cecille Demers Violet Hamel Loraine Cliche

Mrs. Gabrielle Tilton Funeral Held in St Marys

Funeral services for Mrs. Gabrielle Tilton were conducted at St Marys Catholic Church on Saturday at nine with Rev Fr Belfontaine presiding. Pallbearers were Ardenne Pinkham Everett Quimby Reginald Proctor and David Desmond. The body was interred in Waterville at St Francis Cemetery.

Gabrielle Tilton St. Mary’s Catholic Church John Belfontaine Ardenne Pinkham Everett Quimby Reginald Proctor David Desmond Waterville St. Francis Cemetery

Funeral for Frederick A. Gerrish Held in West Bath

Frederick A. Gerrish funeral services were held Thursday at 2 PM at Arthur F. Mayo & Son Funeral Residence 819 High Street with Rev Arvid Anderson of Corliss Street Baptist Church officiating. Bearers were Kenneth Gerrish Francis Coombs Richard Coombs and William Coombs. Burial followed in the family lot at West Bath Cemetery.

Frederick A. Gerrish Arthur F. Mayo & Son High Street Arvid Anderson Corliss Street Baptist Church Kenneth Gerrish Francis Coombs Richard Coombs William Coombs West Bath Cemetery

Funeral services for Mrs Elea nor C Coombs

Funeral services for Mrs Eleanor C Coombs widow of Carlos Coombs were held at her home 342 Washington Street Saturday at 2 PM A Christian Science service was read by Harold E Treworgy of Brunswick Private burial followed in the family lot Oak Grove

Eleanor C. Coombs Carlos Coombs Washington Street Harold E. Treworgy Brunswick Oak Grove

Miss Belle Foye Hosts Visit in Sasanoa Bluffs

Miss Belle Foye of Marshall Avenue was a guest on Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Merton Wright of Sasanoa Bluffs for a social visit.

Belle Foye Marshall Avenue Merton Wright Sasanoa Bluffs

Also Mentioned on This Page

Russell E. Ring Russell E. Ring, Jr Leander E. Ring Courtney Hinckley Florence Anderson Carl Anderson Bangor Joy Ellen Savage Lowell and Esther (Ring) Savage Birdelia Dow Roberts Funeral Rooms Harland C. Joyce Church of the Nazarene Evergreen Cemetery Mmahan Island Sheepscot Island Company Gray’s Department Store Tel W. Dresden Alton Russell Harlow Shepard Shrewsbury Leominster Martha Bowen Shirley M’kenna William Driscoll Lynn Orville Rowe Driscolls Arthur Cochrane Myricks Lucille Fettigg Kenny Booher Toeir Connersville Ind Irving Booker George Lee Robert Onset Stanley Lewis Edward Lewis Augusta Edith L. Davis Chester McMahan Fort Devens Melvin Comeau Couture Nelson Cottage John Green Alice Shackford P. B. Savage Boise Ernest Quimby Martha Perow Lawrence Perow Bath Memorial Hospital Easton Downing Orville F. Rowe J. G. Stevens Marion L. Stevens Paul A. Thompson Lewis Foster Falmouth Fred Gullickson D. W. Staffeld Victor Lafaille Robert Martel Mattapoiset Pleasant Villa Ellsworth Reynolds Richard Carey E. E. Pinkham George Phillips Mr. Phillips Frank Allard South Danville Stevens Kenneth Smith Baby Kittery Victor Pinkham Maud Fryatt Fowbinburg James Christopher Madeline Creedon Marycliff Lawrence Kelly Arlington George Bravacos Reading P. B., Savage Clayton Doyle Yarmouth Cleon Pinkham Barbara Pratt Francis Pierce Ada MacGillivary Felix Solomons John Blackie Norman Adams Ray Grover Winnifred Susan Briggs Fred Guillickson William Farr Merry Meeting Camp Paul Skidmyre Witch Spring Marius H. Page North Street Kenn Tel Heenhouses Fred S. Curtis & CO Gabielle A. Tilton F. A. Gerrish Funeral
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