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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1943

Page

5

Rebekah Assembly Leaders Visit Beulah Lodge

Elva G. Greene warden of the Rebekah Assembly of Maine attended a special visit at Beulah Rebekah lodge in Richmond with officers from the Maine group. A patriotic program and corsages marked the event as members and guests were guests of honor.

Rebekah Assembly of Mife Elva G. Greene Beulah Rebekah Lodge RebekAh Assembly of Staterea Earlé Cronk Assembly Greene W. Marie Clarke Millinocket Lilla R. Sproul Hallowell Margaret B. Peabody Ruth B. Howe Rebeka Bertha Curtis Cora Conley Cronk Howe Ruth Howe Viola Waltz Elizabeth Haynes Melvin Curtis Elva Purinton

Georgetown Neighbors Share News and Welcomes

Local items detail Mrs. Allen Brown receiving a relic tea from China, family gatherings at Elizabeth Thompson’s supper, and numerous visits, travels, and arrivals around Georgetown. Junior entrant George Laskey Jr and a series of WWII era service updates are noted alongside social calls and church activities.

Allen Brown Mrs. Brown China Brown Elizabeth Thompson Beatrice Abbott Howard Fletcher Joseph Higgins Dorothy Oliver Walter Cummings George Laskey, Jr

Walter Oliver Joins Parachute Troops in U S Air Forces

Walter Oliver of Milan Street, son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Oliver, has joined the U S Air Forces parachute troops in Kansas. From boyhood he sought to fly and often rigged makeshift schemes from trees or rooftops. He volunteered for the parachute service and now serves in uniform.

Walter Oliver

DeBiasio Transferred from Newport to Long Island

Franklyn DeBiasio son of Frank DeBiasio of Topsham has been moved from Newport Rhode Island to Lido Beach Long Island New York in a routine transfer noted in local notices.

Franklyn DeBiasio S. 2 c Frank DeBiasio Topsham Newport R. I Lido Beach Long Island N. Y

Five Islands Community Notes Include Births and Visits

The Five Islands Community Club held a covered dish supper and meeting with games and music. Members took a boat ride to Boothbay and many residents hosted visitors from Bath, Philadelphia, New York, and Boston. Birth announcements include Rolf Thomas Moulton and Deborah Davis Potter. Anna Worrell joined the Library Association. multiple residents traveled or hosted family gatherings at cottages along Sedgemere Road and Rockmere.

C. H. Sanford Luke Roy Orville Rowe Marion Stevens Boothbay Helen Hinckley Edith Hinckley Carol Brenda Pearson Dorothy Marilyn MacGillivery Danny MacGillivary Cyril David Elaine Stevens Jones Hinckley Frank McMahan Lucille Pearson Marilyn Rolf Thomas Shaw Moulton U.S. N. R., and Mrs. Moulton At the Naval Hospital Brooklyn N.Y Shaw L. D Moulton New York Seguinland Richard Potter Faulkner Hospital Jamaica Plains Mass Deborah Davis Potter Anna Worrell Philadelphia Five Islands Library Association Mattie B. MacMahan Edgecomb Raymod Belanger Portland Hazel Belanger Bath Raymond Belanger Ivan Pinkham Warner Eustis Newton Ledgewood George Chaplin Hot Springs Fred Cutter Hall Cottage Sedgemere Road Walter Moore Johnson Hallowell Charles Sylvester G. P. Worrell Rockmere Ralph Worrell California Harriet Worrell Islands Arthur and Vincent Davis Kittery Lester Davis Melvin Comeau Elwood Toothaker Paul A. Thompson Boston Lt. Thompson US S. N. R Naval Reserve, Aviation Base Squantum Jean Thompson Oceanside Magnolia Gerald Carr Woodfords Carr Leslie Aingley Cambridge Frank Blake Wakefield Pauline Rasmussen Dorothy Thompson Sally Roy George Philips Medford Philips Brookline Arthur Parker Start Almon Marr

Bath Savings Officer Miss Virginia Trott Takes Vacation

Miss Virginia Trott of Bath Savings Institution is enjoying a week's vacation. The notice highlights a bank employee taking time off, with no further details on destination or duties during absence.

Virginia Trott The Bath Savings Institution

Bath director of U S C to leave for Norwich post

Andrew J. Danielson director of the local branch of the U S C announced he will end duties in Bath on Sept 1 to accept the general secretary position at the Y M C A in Norwich Connecticut. Norwich aims to expand services for service men with strong YMCA facilities and divisions for women and men.

Andrew J. Danielson U.S Norwich Danielson Bath

Rev Joseph O Purdue Addresses Bath Rotarians

Rev Joseph O Purdue, pastor of Winter Street church, spoke to Bath Rotarians at a noon luncheon before leaving to enter military service. He praised loyal conduct, warned against false notes, and lauded the church role in national crisis as soldiers return from camps. The Rotary luncheon featured meat loaf, scalloped potatoes, salad, blueberry pie and coffee served by Rotarywomen. Guests included Joe Goldman of Hartford and Loring Small of West Bath.

Joseph O. Purdue Winter Street Bath Germany Rotaryanns Rupe Irvine Dominique Tardif Danielson Joe Goldman Hartford, Conn Loring Small West Bath

Maine fishermen vow to keep fishing despite OPA rulings

Sea and Shore Fisheries Commissioner Greenleaf said after surveying the coast that patriotic fishermen will continue production while seeking higher ground fish prices. He urged the OPA to raise the ceiling from 2 1/2 cents to at least 4 cents, ideally five, noting no one on the coast favors 2 1/2 cents but men will press on for the war effort pending adjustment.

Maine OPA Greenleaf

Maine regional history with 45 chapters and portraits

A descriptive note on a long regional history covering 1605 to 1936. It highlights 45 chapters detailing the area's growth, includes 118 portraits of early leaders, 165 views and nine maps and plans.

Maine

Death of Harvey C. Dobbins Navy chief and Bath resident

Harvey C. Dobbins a U S N chief electrician born in Salem Indiana and longtime Bath resident died at his home after a long illness He served on submarines in World War I later worked at Bath Iron Works and served as Navy club chaplain His two sons Richard and Albert died in service during World War II Mrs Dobbins survives with sisters and brothers. Funeral services were held at a Bath area home.

Harvey C. Dobbins Salem Ind Bath Naval Hospital Chicago Ill Dobbins Mr. Dobbins Navy Hampton Roads Front Street Waters Percy Marks Bath Iron Works Navy Club Winter Street Pearl Harbor Richard Albert Boston Navy Yard Marine Hospital Chelsea Mass

Wallace Rand Jr. Dies After Illness in Melrose Mass

Wallace Rand Jr former Melrose resident son of Wallace and Ida Rand died suddenly Friday after a long illness. Born July 19 1891 he was a 1913 Willems College graduate. Survived by wife Eleanor Moulton and two children Virginia 14 and John Moulton Rand 12. Funeral held Monday at Whitney Funeral Parlour Laurel Street Merase.

Wallace Rand, Jr Wallace Ida Snow' Rand Melrose Mass Willems College Rand Eleanor Moulton City John O. Moulton Mr. Moulton Middle Street Virginia John Moulton Rand Rangs William Newell Washington Street Moulton Marcia Moulton Whitney Laurel Struet Merase

James W Colby dies after brief illness in Bath area

James W Colby of Pejepscot died Saturday after a short illness with pneumonia. He was born in Bath in 1885 to Charlie F Colby and Catherine All. Survived by two sons Charles F and Pvt Russell Colby, one daughter Mrs George Stetson, three sisters Mrs Fred Crafts, Mrs Clara Coombs, and Mrs Lathan Gelin, and six grandchildren.

Eugene Foster Bath Walter Cummings William Card Brockton Mass Harry Horne Edgar H. Hunter Hanover N. H Soldier's Point Northern Ireland Elizabeth Harris Beatrice Boutin Elmhurst West Georgetown Maude Thayer Harris Orange BeHe Heald Harry Heald Robert Frye William Calvert Webster James Oliver Oliver Louise Burns Miles Hagan Natalie Ruth Jordan Sagadahoc Bay Richard Allen Laskey Everett George Laskey John Olson Walter Powers Blanchard Hill Greene Clarence Hill Zuba Holland Charles Caldwell Brunswick John Blackie William Zorach James W Colby Pejepscot Colby Bath Dew Charlie F Catherine Charles F Oof Pejyepscot Russell Colby Keesler Field George Stetson Church Falls Fred Crafts Pojepscot Clara Coombs Lisbon Falls Lathan Gelin

Mrs Arthur Turner Dies After Short Illness

Edith M Turner wife of Arthur H Turner died Sunday night at her home 97 Main Street Richmond after a brief illness She was born in Richmond and lived there most of her life The funeral arrangements will be announced by the local undertaker

Raymond Libby Frank Lint Edith M Turner Arthur H. Turner Main Street Richmond

Longtime Bath resident Caroline Hodgkins dies at 97

Caroline E Hodgkins 97 widow of George H Hodgkins of 1222 Washington street died at Memorial Hospital after ten weeks illness following a fall. Born in Boston she moved to Bath 46 years ago and was active in the First Universalist Church and Ladies Aid. Survived by three Norton cousins and Elmer Hodgkins. Funeral Thursday at 2 from Curtis Funeral Home with Rev Joseph Purdue officiating. Burial Oak Grove Cemetery.

Caroline E. Hodgkins George H. Hodgkins Washington Street Memorial Hospital Hodgkins Boston Bath George Hodgkins First Universalist Church of Middle Street Curtis Funeral Home Joseph O. Purdue Oak Grove Cemetery

Deaths of Richard S. Dow in Portsmouth N H

Richard S. Dow Ward died Wednesday in Portsmouth New Hampshire. He was the son of Mr and Mrs George W Dow and survived by his mother Mrs Elizabeth C Dow paternal grandparents and aunt and uncle Elmer J Dow and Mrs Etta M Thurlow. Residents of this city report the family.

Ward Portsmouth N. H Richard S. Dow George W. Dow Elizabeth C. Dow Elmer J. Dow Etta M. Thurlow

Funeral services for Mrs. W. Maud Clark

Funeral services for the late Mrs. W. Maud Clark were held Friday afternoon at two at the Curtis Funeral Home. Rev. Frederick P. Moffatt officiated. Odd Ladies services were also held. Bearers were Raymond Trott, Arthur Lemont, Eugene Haggett and Wesley M. Totman. Burial was in the family lot at Oak Grove.

W. Maud Clark Curtis Funeral Home Washington Street Frederick P. Moffatt Raymond Trott Arthur Lemont Eugene Haggett Wesley M. Totman Oak Grove

Funeral for John F. Pinkham Thursday at 2 PM

The funeral for John F. Pinkham will be Thursday afternoon at two o'clock from his late home 34 Richardson Street. Rev Chester B. Olver of Wesley Church will officiate. Bearers are Ernest Pinkham George Pinkham Gerald Holland and Lesle Ferrs. Burial will be in the family lot at Oak Grove Cemetery.

John F. Pinkham Richardson Street Chester B. Olver Wesley Church Ernest Pinkham George Pinkham Gerald Holland Lesle Ferrs Buria Oak Grove Cemetery

Akley Family Birthday Party Honors Wayne Fifth Birthday

Mr and Mrs Roy Akley of Grove Street hosted a family party for Wayne Akley’s fifth birthday after a recent illness confinement. Games, prizes, and refreshments filled the celebration with adults and children enjoying cake, cookies, ice cream, and party favors. Attendees included Leon Aki and son Leon Jr of Lewis, Waldron D Lissomt and daughter Ellen, Clark, Sally Time, Trin Mark Flaherty, and Jian Flah.

Roy Akley Grove Street Wayne Atte Bn Prines Wain Sucess Winne Leon Aki Leon, Jr Lewis Waldron Ellen Clark Wonthrop Mark Flaherty Jian Flah

Also Mentioned on This Page

Georgetown Army Pic Robert Sidelinger New River N. C James MacKillop Ocean Park Sarah Nelson Carolyn Hodgdon Jean, Anne Lois Kimball Percy Farmer Arthur Turner William Nathan Walter Chase Cobb Nursing Home Richmond Corner George Drapeau Somerville Charles Davis Ralph George Lowell Mass Carlos Dunlap John Witham Hutchins Beach Street Arthur Hutchins Francis E. Meisner Waltham, Mass William Gott, Jr William Gott Meisner Merchant Marine U.S.N.R Howard Trafton Clarence Oliver First Baptist Church Otis Baker Seward Emmons Jack Emmons Oakland Calif Emons George Emmons George P. Emmons U. S. Navy Richard Hohenberg Monny Hugh Chaney Winnie Hugh Gloria Douglas Carlton Brown Laura Horne Douglas Cooper and Charles MacMahan Walter Beane Janice Malden James Carey Adeline Ellingwood Connecticut Air Corps Donald M. Nelson War Production Board Pulpwood Bath Independent Bath, Maine Nelson Victory PW Kou U.S. C Conn Henry W. Owen, Jr the Times Co U.S.N Indiana Charles Angie Doyle Dale Newburyport Ralph O. Dale George Dale James W. Colby J. F. Pinkham Fred S. Curtis & CO Thomas RE. Huston
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