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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1946
Page
8
Local residents report reunions and house calls across Gardiner and nearby towns. Families from Dresden Mills to West Isaacsville visit relatives, while veterans recover at Togus hospital and nurses aid injured or aging kin. Schools plan opening September 9 with community programs ahead.
Local column lists numerous residents and visitors at Georgetown and Kennebec Point. Families from Bath Portland Malden and Dedham visit cottages, attend gatherings, and travel to Bridgeport and Germany. Names include Stewart Trafton Rhule Rose Rowe Frost Belmon t Higgins and Thompson.
A string of social and official notices details residents visiting, traveling, and staying in Robinhood and nearby towns. Mentions include John Holt in Washington policy work, guests from Princeton, local family visits, a 13th birthday celebration, military discharge plans, and Mrs. Arbuthnot’s France-bound move with the Board of Foreign Missions. Lt. Edwin F. Hussa departs for Seattle en route to the Far East for two years with his wife and her mother occupying the Oller cottage.
Nequasset Auxiliary met at Mrs. Eugene Beck's home on Nequasset road. President Mrs. Henry Dubar led planning to buy more dish cloths for the money making project. An entertainment event was voted, and a committee including Mrs. Henry Dubar, Mrs. Beryl, and Mrs. Percy Bailey was named. Next meeting at Mrs. Dorr's on State road August 22 at 1 PM with a service table and a package for each member. Attendees included Mrs. Percy Bailey, Mrs. Henry Dubar, Mrs. Eugene Beck, Mrs. Anna Seegar, Mrs. Presley, Mrs. Lester Holbrook and son Dicky, and Mrs. Florence Hathorne.
Mary Margaret Johnson Keene wed Carlton David Johnson in a two o'clock Saturday ceremony officiated by Rev. Dr. David L. Wilson. Attendants included matron of honor Doris Nelson and best man Albert R. Nelson. The couple plans to reside on a South Thomaston farm gift from the groom’s mother.
Community club hosted a Tuesday dance with Margaret n at the piano, Francis Pierce on sax and Audrey Pinkham on guitar, drawing 68 attendees to a Thursday supper and group singing. The Vacation Bible School praised by parents, and Five Islands baseball beat Bath Junior All Stars 17 9 at Higgins Field with Barbara Clarke scoring four runs.
Strait and son of Washington D C visited Almon Marr family. Edward McQuade and son Edwin of Reading Mass visit Mrs. McQuade’s daughter. Belmont and Bath residents spent weekends with local households. Rockcrest hosts numerous guests from Harpswell New York and beyond. Los Angeles library orders Nat Hasenius book We Summer in Maine with second edition due September.
Tuesday session lists numerous probate actions. Estates from Bath Topsham Richmond and Phippsburg include Lemieux Murphy Hatch Morse Alexander Nolan Miller White Cohen Stetson Blake Guild Merrill Billington Tibbetts Blanchard Wolstenholme Mackay Brown Pease and Ordway with executors guardians and administrators named. Accounts filed for Blaisdell Ordway and others.
The Old Bristol Garden Club announces its annual Flower Show at the New Recreation Center in Damariscotta on Thursday August 22 from 2 to 9 pm and Friday August 23 from 10 am to 6 pm. The schedule of classes is drawn up by chairwoman Mrs. A R Benedict of Montclair New Jersey and Medomak.
Funeral services for J Parker Morse were held Friday afternoon at the Arthur F Mayo and Son Funeral Residence 819 High street with Rev David L Wilson officiating. The service was well attended and featured a large display of flowers. Bearers were Elmer Morse James Morse LeRoy Perkins and Reed Perkins honorary bearers included Bath Aerie of Eagles.
Michael J Cunningham 64 a Lewiston born boxer and World War I veteran died suddenly after a speech at an American Legion meeting in Gardiner. He served overseas as a sergeant in the AEF and later taught boxing in Lewiston. Surviving are his widow Grace Dowling Cunningham a Bath daughter and a Lewiston brother Thomas. Funeral held at Togus chapel with military service.
Mrs Nellie M Savage wife of Melvin H Savage of 1135 Washington died at Memorial hospital Sunday morning She was the Arm strong King Arm strong Arm strong daughter and operated a dressmaking business here She is survived by a niece Mrs Lula Dougherty Newport and several cousins The funeral was Tuesday at Mayo Funeral Residence at two oclock conducted by Rev Dr David L Wilson Interment at Oak Grove.
Mrs Sarah F Dowling widow of Joseph T Dowling died at her daughter’s home in Portland aged 77 years six months and 15 days. She lived at 24 Shaw Street and leaves two sons Harold F Dowling of Bath and John Dowling Rome New York two daughters Sadie Dowling of Bath and Mrs William Lewis of Portland a sister Mrs Margaret Bill of Bath and seven grandchildren. She was a member of St Mary’s church. The funeral is at St Mary’s church Friday at eight in the morning with calling at Mayo Funeral Residence. Interment in Oak Grove family lot.
The funeral for Mrs. Lucy B. Stover was held Wednesday afternoon at Curtis Funeral Home at two. Rev. Joseph O. Purdue conducted the service. Bearers were Leonard Munsey Leroy Lord Charles Murray and Roscoe P Higgins. Burial followed in the family lot at Oak Grove.
The funeral service for Mrs Nellie M Savage was conducted Tuesday afternoon by Rev Dr David L Wilson at Mayo Funeral Residence. Bearers were Eli Gaudet Paul Savage Clyde Robinson and Roland Farnham. Interment followed in the family plot at Oak Grove Cemetery.
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