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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1944

Page

5

Richmond News Briefs and Local Highlights

Jackie Chapman finds his grandmother Cora Smith’s lost wedding ring after 42 years. Kennebec Legion opens its year with supper and officer installation at Enterprise grange hall. 2nd Lt. Raymond Parkhurst reported missing in action over France since June 22. He attended Albion and Richmond schools and worked at Portland shipyard before enlistment. Richmond Nine defeats Taylor Shoe 5-3 in return game after a 4-3 win earlier. Community notes cover Beulah Rebekah Children’s Night, Lions Club youth outings, juvenile grange program, and local visits and travels of residents.

Jackie Chapman Cora Smith Jackie Kennebec Council of the American Legion Enterprise Grange Hall Auxiliary Raymond I. Parkhurst Hallowell Richmond War Department France Albion High School Richmond High South Portland Carlton Parkhurst Miami, Fla Cpt Richard Parkhurst Mobile Ala Beulah Rebekah Lodge Leland Siegars Heen Baker Chester Foster Arthur Harrington Edward Pinkham Richmond Playground Lions Pleasant Pond Enterprise Grange Topsham Merrymeeting Progressive Oranges Taylor Shoe Augusta Pickett Little Pashard Gardiner Coughlin John McCormick Ensign Smith Princeton University Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cpl Paul Pinkham Camp Stewart Irving Pinkham Roscoe Weeks Cora Conley Main Street Clara Alexander Florence Wheeler Advent Christian Ground Lake Side Virginia Bridges Attleboro Mass Viola Melvin Roger Curtis Pierce Fort Monroe Carl Curtis Portland Margaret Carver Eva Moulton Bessie Sedgeley Garnetta Guiou Maxine Pinkham Eleanor Mealey Marion Skinner Solon Purinton Ralph Falkingham

Belgrade Lakes residents share summer visits and transfers

The Belgrade Lakes community notes East Pond hosts and visits by Mrs. Howard Farwell and Sara Frances of Fall River to relatives, while Romeo Belavance travels to Levis Quebec and Three Rivers. Alfred G. McMaster departs for Camp Polk after a two week furlough with River road family. Charles Day and wife sell Day's Rest on Capital Island to Harry Elwood Duren of Greenfield Massachusetts. Duren’s Richmond ties and Day family memories accompany the transfer.

Mer Faulkingham East Pond Belgrade Lakes Howard Farwell Sara Frances Fall River Mass Farwell Frank Preble Sarah Preble Romeo Bellavance Levis Quebec Rivers Pfe Alfred G. McMaster Camp Polk George McMaster River Road Charles Day Capital Island Harry Elwood Duren Greenfield Day Duren Richmond George Newell

Mrs Flora M Carter obituary notes education and family ties

Flora M Carter widow of James O Carter died July 31 after a short illness at Gar diner hospital. Born Milford New Hampshire 1868 she attended Milford High Cushing Academy Bates College class of 1896 and Emerson School of Oratory. Former teacher and principal later resident of Richmond for 35 years she descended from Capt Hugh Mason. Survived by twin daughters Rachel C Goss Augusta Esther C Groves Lynn Mass a son Mason Co Carter Woolwich and six grandchildren.

Flora M. Carter James O. Carter Gardiner Hospital Milford N. H Cushing Academy Ashburnham Mass Bates College Emerson School of Oratory Boston Academy Springfield Unitarian Church Richmond Hugh Mason Rachel C. Goss Augusta Esther C. Groves Lynn Mason Co. Carter Woolwich

Marines at Guadalcanal highlight Rotary luncheon

At the Rotary Club luncheon in Odd Fellows hall Lt. Milton E. Hackett of the U S Navy recalled the two year anniversary of the Marines landing on Guadalcanal. He described the Strong destroyer, its sinking, and his crew’s rescue, praising Bath-built ships and hospitality for officers. Edwin E. Aiken Jr spoke on China’s struggle against Japan, praising Chiang Kai-shek and criticizing Japanese military control. Next week Walter Buzzell will discuss rehabilitation camp efforts with two injured servicemen.

Rotary Club Odd Fellows Hall Daughters of Rebekah Milton E. Hackett U.S. Navy Guadalcanal Pacific Strong Bath Carl C. Anderson Walter Buzzell Boothbay Harbor Royal Johnson Sanford Nickerson

Dro More Grange skips program due to lecturer absence

At the first August Dro more Grange meeting held in its hall on Tuesday the program was omitted because lecturer Mrs Annie Malcolm was away on vacation at her cottage at Quaker Point. The next meeting is scheduled for August 22 with third and fourth degrees to be conferred on September 12 accompanied by a harvest supper organized by Mrs Annie Wilson chairing, with Mrs Frances Williams and Mrs Pearl Barter assisting.

Dromore Grange Annie Malcolm Quaker Point Annie Wilson Frances Williams Pearl Barter

Card of Thanks from Stanley Vague and Families

We thank friends neighbors and relatives for floral tributes sympathy and kindness in our bereavement. Mr Stanley Vague and Family Mr and Mrs Lester Lewis and Family Richmond Maine Aug 9 1944.

Stanley Vague Lester Lewis Richmond Maine

Rare concert by Richard Dyer Bennet at Spear Studio Party

Georgetown hosts a Sunday evening recital by Richard Dyer-Bennett, performing Elizabethan folk songs and American canal tunes with guitar accompaniment. The English birth singer, now based in New York, crooned pieces such as The Two Sisters of Binnorie and Erie Canal, while four songs were his own compositions. The event featured many local figures including Madam La Chaise and the Zorachs, with Dyer-Bennett planning tours and Carnegie Hall performances after a London radio broadcast.

Adolph Spear Bonnie Lpear Dyer-Bennett Binnorie Edward Barbary Norway New York Carnegie Hall London Portland Madam la- Chaise Gaston la- Chaise Roy M. Newman Georgetown Center William Zorach Marguerite Zorach Roland Lauretta M. Jones Carroll P. Powers Madam LaChaise

Summer Visitors Route Through Seguinland Bay

Sunday to Monday scenes show a string of visitors and guests in Bath and nearby towns. Howard Trafton and family returned to Portland after two weeks with grandparents. Anita Woodward and Lucy Black camp at Indian Point while librarians from Hartford and Ipswitch join Lane camp. Various locals host dinners, shopping trips, and weekend gatherings across the coast.

Howard Trafton Donald Cynthia Portland Bath Royal Johnson Charles F. Cummings Seguinland Cummings Nickerson C. L. Hinckley Lexington Mass Dana Craney Carlton Brown Allen Allen C. Brown Roland Peterson J. C. Beyea Edwin Adams Edith Adams Robinhood Aub Ourn Anita Woodward Hartford, Conn Lucy Black Ipswitch Lane Camp Indian Point Prescott Steadman James Dunton Denver Charles MacMahan Walter Beane Malden Frank Boyd MacMahan Houghton Northfield Ray Dunkling Roy Newman Joe Lane Morrison Belle Heald Joseph Higgins

Westport Child Health Conference at Schoolhouse

A Westport health committee sponsored child health conference at the Westport schoolhouse last week Tuesday. Dr. Neil Parsons of Damariscotta examined infants and preschoolers assisted by Ruby G. Bennett R N State Field nurse from the State Bureau of Health Augusta. Children received smallpox vaccination and diphtheria immunization. Claire Smith dental hygienist from Augusta assisted with teeth exams and guidance. Mrs Olive Knight chairwoman of the school committee led with help from Mrs Claire Bragdon and Jane Bryant.

Westport Neil Parsons Damariscotta Ruby G. Bennett R.N State Bureau of Health Augusta Claire Smith Olive Knight Claire Bragdon Jane Bryant

First Half Champion of Western Maine League Named

New England Shipbuilders of South Portland claim the first half title with 16 wins and eight losses after Verney Mills withdrew. The league splits the season, and Lewiston Vees replace Verney Mills for the second half start with a playoff planned between half winners.

N. E. Ship Yudy's Tire Bath Iron Verney Mills Charlie Small New England Shipbuilders South Portland Brunswick Lewiston Vees Yudy's Tire of Portland New England Bath BIW Kelley Field Iron Workers Lewiston Vees NEL

Co-Workers Class A Picnic At First Baptist Church

Members of the Co-Workers class of the First Baptist church gathered Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Jennie Cameron's Granite Street home for a three o'clock picnic. Box lunches were served at six followed by a regular meeting led by president Mrs. Cora Blakeney and a program of quizzes and readings. Attendees included Mrs. Cameron Mrs. Blakeney Mrs. Nella Stover Mrs. Lila Place Mrs. Nellie Rice Mrs. Harriet Wright Eleanor Wright Mrs. Azuba Holland Mrs. Florence Woodside Mrs. Cleora Coombs Mrs. Lucy Brown Miss Evelyn Sotheard Mrs. Helen Hall Mrs. Laura Harrington Mrs. Augusta Rowe and Goodwin.

First Baptist Church Jennie C. Cameron Granite Street Cora Blakeney Cameron Eleanor Azuba Holland Florence Woodside Cleora Coombs Lucy Brown Evelyn Sotheard Helen Hall Laura Harrington Augusta Rowe Goodwin

Walter iMopis Visiting Mass Beach Couple

Walter 1G iMopis a native of Aulander North Carolina and stationed at Nahant Beach Massachusetts is spending a few days as a guest of Mrs Rena Cush ing of Dummer Street

Walter iMopis USCG Aulander, N. C Nahant Beach Mass Rena Cushing Dummer Street

Five Islands social notes and births in a busy week

The executive committee of the Library Association met at P. B. Savage’s home. The Community Club met at Howard’s Hall adding four new members and planning a covered dish supper. Birth of a daughter Carole Sharon to Mr. and Mrs. Mark Porter of Locks Mills Aug 1. Numerous local residents, sailors, and visitors are listed with cottage stays on Malden Island, Bath, Freeport, and surrounding towns, along with military news and social visits.

Library Association P. B. Savage Howard's Hall Mark Porter Locks Mills Carole Sharon Parker Franz Stevens Carl Ray Rolalot William Marr Arthur Marr Nora Marr Luva Gray Beulah Miller Limerick Dell Perry Perry Marr Georgetown Woodrow Gray Camden Barbara Stacey Bath Herman Barter F. M. Butts Malden Island Cochrane Emma Blenn A. William Elliot Judy Newton Mass Irving Wales Charles Rugg Harold Cranshaw Leslie Beebee Clarence Sanford Exeter Harmon's Harbor Charles Doyle Comeau John Conley Groveton Nah D. L. Howard Melvin Comeau Blake Thomas L. Harmon USN Norman Howard Betty Gilbert Bina Marr Joan Thomas Watson Quincy Howard Bacon Felix Solomone Chester Pinkham Donna Westbrook Mr. Pinkham Mrs. Ellsworth Pinkham

Afternoon Social Includes Music and Treats in Cambridge

A social gathering featured dancing with violin by Fred Rital, sandwiches, ice cream, and cake. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Fred White of Winthrop, Mr and Mrs Franklin Doland of Cambridge, Mr and Mrs Wright Faubert, Mrs Edith MacMahan of Somerville, Carlton Hinckley of Boston, and Leslie Ainley of the Boston Globe among many others.

Fred Rittal Fred White Winthrop Mass Franklin Doland Cambridge Wright Faubert Edith MacMahan Somerville Carlton Hinckley Boston Leslie Ainley Boston Globe

Certificate Awarded Mrs. Jones for Rural Life Service

The University of Connecticut awarded Mrs. Philip H. Jones of Shelton a Certificate of Award for eminent service to agriculture and rural life in Connecticut. Mrs. Jones, born March 10, 1891 in Winchester Massachusetts, taught early in New York and later lived on a Shelton dairy farm with her husband and four children. The Jones family won the Gimbel National Award as a typical American family in 1942.

University of Connecticut Connecticut Board of Trustees University Philip H. Jones Shelton Conn Bath Iron Works Corp Winchester Mass Bishop Thorpe Bethlehem Miss Fisher Boston New York Kindergarten Association Jones Gimbel

Bath seeks Ford ambulance panel truck. request denied

Deputy Marshal Frank L Moriarty said on Tuesday the Office of Defense Transportation of the War Production Board rejected Bath police's plea for a Ford ambulance and panel truck. The official reason cited was the unavailability of the vehicle type, with Bath tallying two prior refused requests since 1943.

Frank L. Moriarty Office of Defense Transportation of the War Production Board Bath DDT Moriarty Dana York

Tarring and Surfacing City Streets by Crew

The city highway crew led by Arthur R Avery resumes tarring and resurfacing main and cross streets including High Washington Lincoln and Middle. Center street hill from the railroad to the Courthouse is treated. A Barry Tar Co machine spreads heavy grade tar while three trucks haul sand and drive 110 to 125 miles daily to the East Brunswick sandpit. Work runs nine to eleven hours daily and should finish by Friday. Mrs Alden H Anderson sails Monday for a week's visit with Mrs Sidney Harmon at Cloverseaf farm purchase New York.

Arthur R Avery Highway and Sewer Department High Washington Lincoln Middle Streets Center Street Courthouse Barry Tar Co Croucker East Brunswick

Charles Crosman's body recovered by grappling irons

The body of 54 year old Charles Crosman of Arrowsic was recovered from Sewall's pond on Monday morning after being missing since Friday night. State Police grappling irons, operated by Sergeant John Crosby and his uncle, pulled the body from the water nearly a half mile from where his cap and shoes were found. Medical examiner ruled death from natural causes possibly due to a heart attack during swimming. Crosman, born October 1, 1899 in West Gardiner, formerly worked at Bath Iron Works. He planned to move with his daughter Valerie to the McFarland house in Arrowsic. Funeral set for Thursday at Curtis Funeral Home with an American Legion service. burial in Ridge Cemetery, Monmouth.

Charles Crosman Arrowsic Sewall’s Pond Crosman Monmouth Bath Iron Works Corp McFarland Valerie McFarland House Sewall's Pond Charles W. Messenger Loring D. Small John P. Crosby State Police Walter Higgins Norman Vermette Bath Police Department Mr. Crosman Olga Bath Iron Works David United States Navy Enna Woolwich West Gardiner David and Ena May Hopkins Crosman Curtis Funeral Home Washington Street American Legion Ridge Cemetery

Obituary for Joseph A Proctor 73 in Bath

Joseph A Proctor 73 died Friday afternoon at his son Joseph A Proctor Jr residence after failing health. Born in Frederickton New Brunswick April 1 1871 he was a retired cable man and longtime Western Union employee. Survived by three sons Alfred M Proctor Bath Herbert W Proctor USA serving in armed forces one daughter Mrs Charles Kaler Bath one sister Mrs L W Saxton Booton New Jersey four step sons and several grandchildren. Funeral Monday at 1 30 pm from Arthur F Mayo Funeral Residence 819 High Street.

Joseph A. Proctor North Street Mr. Proctor Frederickton N. B Josephs. Proctor Proctor Western Union Alfred M Proctor Bath Herbert W. Proctor USA Charles Kaler City L. W. Saxton Booton N. J Arthur F. Mayo High Street

Funeral Services for Joseph A Proctor Held Monday

Funeral services for Joseph A Proctor were held Monday afternoon at 1 30 from the Arthur F Mayo Funeral Residence 819 High street with Rev David J L Wilson pastor emeritus of Central Congregational church officiating Bearers were Herbert Knights Emery Rideout Carl Rideout and Ray Henderson Burial was in the family lot at Mt Hope cemetery South Gardiner

Joseph A Proctor Arthur F. Mayo High Street David JL. Wilson Central Congregational Church Herbert Knights Emery Rideout Carl Rideout Ray Henderson Mt. Hope Cemetery South Gardiner

Murphy Visit In Lawrence Family Week Stay

Mr and Mrs Dennis Murphy of Lawrence Massachusetts arrived Friday to pass a week with Mrs Murphy s brother J Frank Hunt and Mrs Hunt at 59 Lemont Street This reader friendly item notes a family visit in the city.

Dennis Murphy Lawrence Mass

Paratrooper P F C Richard Tanner Killed in France

War Department report confirms Pfc Richard Tanner USA died in action in France on July 4. A Morse High School 1942 graduate, he served since December 1942 with the 508th Paratroop Infantry after training at Camp Tacoa Fort Benning and Camp Mackall. He leaves his parents Mr and Mrs Clarence Tanner Woolwich and siblings along with extended relatives.

War Department Clarence A. Tanner Woolwich Pfc Richard Tanner USA France Pfe. Tanner Morse High School Tanner Harding’ Fabrication Plant Camp Tacoa Camp Blanding Fla Fort Benning Camp MacKall N. C Northern Ireland England Robert Russell Carol Bertha Redding Providence R. L Mrs. Tanner

Funeral for Mrs. Stanley Vague Held in Richmond

Funeral services for Mrs. Stanley Vague aged 29 3 months of Dresden formerly of Bath who died Saturday afternoon at Gardiner General Hospital were conducted Monday at two from her parents home in Richmond. Rev Thomas B Greene Nazaren e Church officiated and burial was in Dresden. The former Miss Muriel Lewis born Georgetown May 1915 attended Bath schools. She leaves her parents her husband two brothers Rupert and Lawrence both of Bath one half brother Fenton Moore Bath one half sister Mrs Doris Kilbride Pejepscot and several aunts uncles nieces and nephews.

Stanley Vague Dresden Bath Gardiner General Hospital Lester Lewis Richmond Thomas B. Greene The Nazarene Church Vague Muriel Lewis Georgetown Rupert Lawrence Fenton Moore Doris Kilbride Pejepscot

Army and Navy Judges Doll Carriage Parade

The Army and the Navy will act as judges of the second annual doll carriage parade by the city's playground children at City Park on Tuesday afternoon. Cpl Irene Geiken and Pvt Alice Donovan of the WACs on recruiting duty, Lt(jg) Anne Jameson, Ensigns Clara Kersch and Martha Dinsmore of the WAVES will decide the winners. Merchants contributed prizes and gifts for sports event winners at the playground picnic to be held at Rock Hill Inn, West Bath, on Friday Aug 18, with handicraft exhibition at city hall Thursday evening Aug 17.

Army Navy Edward J. McMann Cpl Irene Geiken Alice Donovan WAC Anne Jameson Clara Kersch Martha Dinsmore the Waves Rock Hill Inn West Bath City Hall

Miss Josephine Moore on Vacation in St Stephen New Brunswick

Miss Josephine Moore RN supervisor at Memorial hospital is spending a vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs George Moore in St Stephen New Brunswick. She is accompanied by her mother and two sisters Miss Jean Moore and Mrs Florence Giggery who visited her at her home there for a few days.

Josephine Moore R.N The Memorial Hospital George Moore St. Stephens N. B Jean Moore Florence Giggery Miss Moore

Mrs Etta Stuart Leaves For Short Visit

Mrs Etta Stuart of 322 Washington Street travels Friday to spend a few weeks with her cousin Ellsworth Sidelinger and Mrs Sidelinger of Nobleboro for a brief visit.

Etta Stuart Washington Street Ellsworth Sidelinger Sidelinger Nobleboro

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Robert James James Oliver Boothbay Harbor Hospital Hyde Windlass Co Sagadahoc Bay George Laskey Laskey Anderson Place Beals Carberry Amy Lauriat Lauriat Alfred Steadman Virginia Framingham Charles Farrow Margaret Morris Charles Gould George Gould Waltham Sidney Dalrymple Brookline Smith Madison J. C. Bearce Carol Farrow Eileen Steveson Farrow Philip Dalrymple West Newton Kennebec Point Rudolph Trafton Arthur Davies Eliot Mrs Lester Davis Russell Harford Robert Bowman Harfords Mansefield Boucher Ada MacGillivary Boucher South Pacific Bougainville New Georgia Alton Reid Reid Ellsworth Pinkham Addie Moulton Orin White Army Entertainment Alabama Rose Faubert Mrs. Jones William S. Newell W.P.B Alden H. Anderson South Street Sidney Harmon Clovereaf Farm Purchase N. Y That Town J. A. Proctor P.F.C Mrs. Stanley Vague Army and Navy Fred S. Curtis & CO Washington Bt
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