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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1950

Page

5

Richmond Town Finances Remain Strong At Midyear

Town Manager Ervin L Welch reports six month finances show strong condition with bills paid and departments under appropriations. Highway dept plans to use over 28000 dollars in equipment to increase work efficiency. Community notes include a Richmond Ideal Home Corner Club picnic at Bear Pond park and a farewell for G M Guion Jr with naval reserve recall. Personal items list visitors and trips among local residents.

Selectmen and Budget Committee Ervin L. Welch Highway Department Elch Richmond Ideal Home Corner Club Bear Pond Park Turner Emerson-Lane Post American Legion G. M.4 Mc Clows Guiou, Jr Charles Guiou G. M. Mc Guion Naval Reserve Duluth The Methodist Church Meserve William Meserve Water Street Michael Augusta Arthur Faulkner Robert Kenneth Reading Mass Charles. Vickers Charles, Jr Earl Paine Rodney Larry South Portland Dewey Fisher William Gregory Richmond Hattie Locke Lucy Russell Saco James Meserve

Maine Industries Lead Delegation Named for State Safety Conference

Outstanding representatives from Maine's principal industries are named to the General Conference committee for the 23rd Annual Maine State Safety Conference at York Harbor on September 14 and 15. Harold L. Adams of Bath Iron Works is appointed to the Metals and Machinery panel among eleven discussion groups.

Maine York Harbor Marion E. Martin Harold L. Adams Bath Iron Works

Bath Golfers Win Pro-Amateur Sets At Country Club

Home club dominates in Bath with host pro Jimmy Jones and Dr. Leon Buck winning the weekly Pro-Amateur tourney among 101 entrants. Buck also takes amateur gross and low amateur, with several runners-up and multiple nets and sweeps champions named.

BATH Bath Country Club Jimmy Jones Leon Buck Maine Buck Howard Mayo Steve Polackwich Biddeford-Saco Norway Gus Higgins Harold Wiley Phil Gerber Henry Joyce Riverside Joe Falcone Ed Miller Purpoodock Hap Malia Frank Tighe Portland Country Toby Costanza Northeast Harbor A. B. Wheeler Kebo Moore Bunker Loriand Pelletier Brunswick Higgins Joyce Miller Tighe Wheeler Browning Gene McNabb Roy Adams Cape Elizabeth Ken Noyes Bob Shaw, Jr Francis Bruce Francis Winchenbach N. C

Annual Exhibit by Youngsters Showcases 1000 Craft Works

The display features wooden plaques, dolls, knickknacks, paper animals, and colorings crafted by children under playground instructors. Nearly 1,000 items reveal patience and ingenuity. items will be returned to makers by week’s end. Mr and Mrs Alvin Halpern of Ashland, Mass, visited Mrs Halpern’s parents at Damariscotta Lake. Mrs Halpern was Lorna Fay Kramer.

Goddards Hyde Memorial Alvin Halpern Ashland Mass

Desmonds and Brownriggs Weekend at Rangeley Country Club

Mr and Mrs David Desmond Mrs Julia Brownrigg and Joseph McLaughlin spent the weekend at the Rangeley Country Club hotel visiting Miss Brownriggs sister and her husband Mr and Mrs John Perry. Mr Perry is golf professional at the Country Club.

David Desmond Julia Brownrigg Joseph McLaughlin Country Club Rangeley

Georgetown Working League Sale and Tea Errand Etc

Georgetown hosts annual Working League sale and tea at Central school with many volunteers handling fancy work aprons cake and candy and tea service. Local notices describe island feature in Ford Times and a Robinhood pulpwood fire drama with village volunteers battling flames overnight.

Central School Mae Hagan Bobby Rowe Joseph F. Higgins Earle Hagan James Oliver Walter V. Cummings Irving Hunt Melvin Cunningham Belle Heald Clarence Hill Gilbert Gunnell Stanley Lewis Ruth Patterson Harry Horne Louise Peterson Mariquita Deermont Deborah Shain Christine Williams Faylene Rowe Frederick Beck Georgetown Ford Times Ford Motor Co Maine Coast Islands Richard W. Hatch Pond Island Cape Newagon Squirrel Island PTA Overlook Hall Norma Summond Roy Clarke Vernon Lippard Robinhood Flying Point William Wright Woolwich Elbridge Powers Powers Damariscotta Topsham Robinhood Village Waldo Clark North Whitefield Brunswick Donald Leavitt Harry Robinson Dorchester Mass Hunt Hilding Pearson Howard Trafton Willard Thorpe Charles Shain Morris Levine Harry Stone Coleman Norton Lewiston Bay Point Roy M. Newman Diane McFarland Portland Peterson Jean Anthony MacMahan Anthony Frank Baker Harry L. Horne J. W. Lane Indian Point Clayton Stevens Vincent Fopiano New York City

Weekend Guests Visit Local Homes In New England

Mr and Mrs Robert Haines and Mr and Mrs Walter Mac Ginnis of Waltham Massachusetts were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Aubrey Fullerton. Mr and Mrs Charles Faulkner of Keene New Hampshire are spending a week at the Lane camp at Indian Point. They have as

Robert Haines Walter MacGinnis Waltham, Mass Aubrey Fullerton Charles Faulkner Keene, N. H Lane Camp Indian Point

Georgetown Woods Fire On Sunday

About ten acres of scrubby growth and a small amount of standing pine burned in Georgetown during late Sunday afternoon in the Flying Point area between Hall's Bay and Back River. Town firemen and volunteers controlled the blaze with portable pumps and 1500 feet of hose. no property damage occurred as it burned into bog and ledges. First Selectman Roland E. Peterson said sparks from a camp smoke pipe likely started the fire.

Georgetown Flying Point Hall's Bay Back River Roland E. Peterson

Social Notes From Bath And Nearby Towns

A dense social roundup lists visits and travel across Bath Georgetown and Sagadahoc Bay. Notables include Mrs Beatrice Abbott Mrs Ma5e Hagan and families, the Verhogens from Brussels, and Mr Carl Williams visiting from Bristol Conn. Attendees at events in Rockport and the Working League sale are noted along with signers for a hoarding drive.

Paul Verhogen Patrick Brussels Verhogen Keene N. H Harvard Beatrice Abbott Bath Minnie Hicks Elizabeth Thompson Howard Fletcher Edward C. Clarey Willard Thorpe Morris Levine Joan Charles Shain Debrah Shain Portland Carl Williams Bristol

Starfish Threaten Harbor at Santa Monica Breakwater

Starfish invaded Santa Monica harbor and, expected to save 1400 dollars on mussel removal, instead ate mussels barnacles and risk weakening breakwater. Officials fear a storm could wash out rocks if starfish continue unchecked though no removal method exists yet.

Santa Monica Cal

Park Deeds to Be Presented Thursday

Finance Officer Raymond W. Mudge Park Commission members and press representatives will attend a luncheon at noon as deeds are presented for a 367 acre addition north of the current park and for a lot housing an ancient stone school house near the latest gift by Mr Reid given years ago.

Raymond W. Mudge Park Commission Reid

Oldest Boarder Marmette Leaves Vancouver Boarding House

Vancouver boarder Paul Marmette, 92, Canada's oldest railway pensioner, departed Sarlscourt after 55 years to live in a nursing home.

Vancouver Sarlscourt Paul Marmette British Columbia

Stainless steel takes high polish by acid dipping

Research chemists report that stainless steel shapes can be given a high polish by dipping in an acid mixture. The process promises smooth surfaces on intricate forms and may enhance finish quality for complex steel articles.

Mosquito spray planned for Five Islands this week

A second plane spray will be conducted this week to combat a mosquito outbreak after the initial effort reduced the population though mosquitos reappeared last week. Donations may be left at the post office as part of community support.

John Clark Dies At Home In Bath

John Clark 61 of 20 Harvard street died Monday afternoon at his Bath home. Born May 12, 1889 in Grand Lake New Brunswick he was a chef at the Colonial restaurant and a caterer before owning property on Harvard street where he farmed. Survived by his wife Martha Bassler Clark and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Thursday at Curtis Funeral Home with burial in Lisbon.

John Clark Harvard Street Grand Lake N. B George Celia Clark Clark Curtis Funeral Home Washington Street Lisbon Clark Bath Lewiston Old Colonial Charles Cahill North End Martha Bassler Clark

Annie May Stearns Dies in Quincy at 79

Annie May Stearns widow of Bath sailmaker William Franklin Stearns died Monday August 7 at Quincy Hospital after about a month as patient. Born July 21 1869 in Bath she was daughter of Nathaniel and Annie McGrath Place and sister of the late John Place. She lived in Bath until about 20 years ago then moved to Quincy to live with daughter Irene Ash. Survived by two daughters Irene Ash of Quincy and Helene Maxim of Lewiston three sons Charles of Bridgewater Erwin of Massachusetts Leroy E of Portland ten grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren.

Annie May Stearns William Franklin Stearns Bath Quincy Hospital Stearns Nathaniel Annie McGrath Place John Place Quincy William Ash Ruggles Street Ash Irene Frank Maxim Helene Lewiston Charles Bridgewater Mass Erwin Massachusetts Leroy E Portland

Emma Lilly Dunton dies at 88 in Bolton home

Emma Lilly Dunton 88 widow of Captain James F. Dunton died Thursday at her daughter Mrs Roy Clemens Bolton Massachusetts home. Born in Bath she was a lifelong resident of the city and member of Central Congregational church and Cosmopolitan club. Survived by daughter Mrs Clemens two sons Robert M. Dunton Garden City New York James W. Dunton South Portland and four grandchildren.

Emma Lilly Dunton James F. Dunton Roy Clemens Bolton Mass Bath James Lilly City Central Congregational Church Cosmopolitan Club Clemens Robert M. Dunton Garden City N. Y James W. Dunton South Portland

Funeral Services For Clara Ellen Spear Held Friday

Mrs Clara Ellen Spear died recently and funeral services were held Friday afternoon at two at F S Curtis Funeral Home Washington street with Rev Joseph O Purdue officiating. Bearers were Wilmer Voorhees Herbert L Douglas Edwin H P Lowell and J Haviland Torrey. Burial followed in Oak Grove family lot.

Clara Ellen Spear F. S. Curtis Funeral Home Washington Street Joseph O. Purdue Winter Street

News in Brief From Bar Harbor and Nearby Towns

Social notes list weekend and Sunday visits across Bar Harbor Kittery Derby Line Waltham and Lowell mass including Harold Pinkham Edward Berry Dick Edison Michael Rowe Mangone families and Rev D W Staffeld William Wolfe James Stevens Warren Slater Heigham and Thompson families with travel to Omaha Neb and trips to Quebec Each item notes hosts guests and locations with multiple generations and out of state connections.

Harold Pinkham Edward Berry Bar Harbor Orrin White Dick Edison Boston Carl I. Rowe Tony Cassella Michael Kittery Rowe Harold A. Rowe Luke Hanna Inlaw Irving Hanna Mangone Charles Brewster Manhattan Kas Kennebec Point Brewster Holt William Wolfe Ransom Sawyer Ransom Waltham Mass Ronald Woodrow Gray Nashua N. H D. W. Staffeld Quebec John Powell Lincoln Campbell James Stevens Warren Derby Line E. E. Pinkham

Mrs Edward D True dies this week

Dale True, 69, died suddenly Tuesday morning at 645 Washington Street. Born Gardiner October 30 1880, she was daughter of Dawson M and Georgianna Brown Dale. Survived by husband Edward D True son Edward Dale True and grandchildren Sally Joan and Edward D True Ian of Bath. Funeral Friday at Curtis Funeral Home at two with Oak Grove burial.

Dale True Washington Street Gardiner Dawson, M Georgianna Brown Dale Bath Edward D. True Edward Dale True Sally Joan Ian Winter Street Congregational Church Curtis Funeral Home Oak Grove

William H Gray 73 Retired Carpenter Dies in Massachusetts

William H Gray aged 73 a retired carpenter of the Charlestown Navy Yard died suddenly August 7 in Waltham Massachusetts He was born in South Dresden to the late Henry and Margaret Gray He leaves two sisters Mrs Frank Reed of Bath Maine and Mrs Abbie Savage of Somerville Massachusetts He enjoyed meeting friends in Bath and had been a Mason for over 50 years Funeral services were held in Medford and burial took place in Maple Grove Cemetery South Dresden Rev David L Wilson officiated the committal service

William H. Gray Charlestown Navy Yard Waltham Mass South Dresden Henry Margaret Gray Frank Reed Mechanic Street Bath Abbie Savage Somerville Reed Medford Allen Funeral Home Maple Grove Cemetery David L. Wilson

Mrs Maud Guevin Rites Held in Portland

Mrs Maud M Guevin formerly Maud Bimson widow of Louis H Guevin died August 9 at her Portland home. Born in Cheshire county England she came to Portland as a girl and visited Bath as a young woman. She leaves a daughter Mrs Joseph Sanborn a son Stanley a brother James A Bimson of Bath and several nephews and nieces. Funeral was Saturday at nine with Requiem High Mass at St Joseph s church Portland. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.

Harold Rowe, Jr Ogunquit Harold Rowe Carl Welling South Weymouth Mass William McGrath William MceGrath Brookline Davis David Rutherford Rodger Osborn Brunswick Branwell Harford Bert Lewis Lewis Kent Ohio Camille Dionne Ronald Thomas Hanna Bath Luke Hanna Virginia Marilyn MacGillivary Constance Gray Rosalyn Pinkham Elaine Stevens Sylvia Pinkham Camp Richmond Richard Chamberlain Milton John Blake Dorchester Stanley Lewis Frances Aderton Jacob Kunz Vernal Chaney Eliot Almon A. Marr Malden Ida Pinkham Harold Franz Stevens Kathleen Rittall North Anson Arthur and Lemond Davis Frances Hanna Belgrade Albert Moore Nashua N. H Maud M. Guevin Maud Bimson Louis H. Guevin Portland Cheshire County England Joseph Sanborn Stanley James A. Bimson St. Joseph's Church Calvary Cemetery

Funeral services for Mrs Emma Lilly Dunton

Funeral services for Mrs. Emma Lilly Dunton were held Saturday afternoon at two from the home at 16 Court Street with Rev. Dr. David L. Wilson and Rev. Laforest E. Hodgkins officiating. Bearers were Joseph Avery James P. Ledyard Charles T. Small and Daniel Williams. Burial was in the family lot at Oak Grove.

Emma Lilly Dunton Court Street David L. Wilson Laforest E. Hodgkins Joseph Avery James P. Ledyard Charles T. Small Daniel Williams Oak Grove

Death of Brent Spaulding A Sayreville boy dies after long illness

Brent Addison Spaulding ten year old son of Mr and Mrs Edwin B Spaulding Sayreville New Jersey died Saturday morning after over a year of leukemia Edwin Spaulding formerly of Bath is his father Survived by his mother father a sister Sandra grandmother Mrs Jessie B Spaulding and great aunt Miss Grace Baker of Bath Funeral was Monday afternoon in Egypt Pennsylvania

Brent Addison Spaulding Edwin B. Spaulding Sayreville N. J Edwin Spaulding Bath Sandra Jessie B. Spaulding Grace Baker Egypt

Funeral services for J. B. Wold held at Curtis Funeral Home

Funeral services for Just B. Wold were conducted Sunday afternoon at 2 at Curtis Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. David L. Wilson presiding. Bearers were Harold Cutting, Charles Andre, Fred Higgins and John Sise. Burial followed in Oak Grove Cemetery family lot.

Just B. Wold Curtis Funeral Home David L. Wilson Harold Cutting Charles Andre Fred Higgins John Sise Oak Grove Cemetery

Mrs Frank Reay Returns Home From Memorial Hospital

Mrs. Frank Reay returned to her North Street residence Monday after treatment at Memorial hospital.

Frank Reay North Street Memorial Hospital

Bath boy 12 drowns at Winnegance Lake Sunday

Richard E. Brown age 12 son of Mr and Mrs Charles M Brown of 116 High street Bath drowned Sunday at Winnegance Lake near a spillway. Harold F Bubar 31 and Eugene Wa 22 plunged into ten feet of water to try to save him. Bubar risked a 15 foot drop and was uninjured. Artificial respiration failed after 90 minutes. Brown was born in Cincinnati Ohio and would enter Mitchell school fifth grade next month. Surviving: parents two brothers Kenneth James two sisters Naomi and Mary and grandmother Mrs Nellie Moore Boothbay.

Richard E. Brown Charles M. Brown High Street Winnegance Lake Harold F. Bubar Phiburg Road Eugene Wa Portland Hove Bubar Babar Kennebec Bath Iron Works Joseph I. Smith Brown Cincinnati Ohio Charles M Eliza Childs Brown Mitchell School Kenneth James Naomi Mary Bath Nellie Moore Boothbay

Just B. Wold dies after long service at Hyde Windlass Co

Just B. Wold 80 of 100 Court Street died Thursday at Memorial Hospital after a short illness. Born February 19, 1870 in Oslo Norway he came to the United States in 1892. He worked for Hyde Windlass Co. from 1898 until retirement and was foreman of the valve department. He married Tillie Landin in 1899 and had a son Leslie J. Wold and daughter Thelma Atkinson. He belonged to Polar Star lodge Masons Genesta chapter OES and Winter Street Congregational Church. He leaves five grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Just B. Wold Court Street Hyde Windlass Co Memorial Hospital Mr. Wold Oslo Norway United States Berlin N. H International Paper Co

Norfolk Family Visits Father During Boston Assignment

Mrs. Theodore Olocivh and her children Barbara Ann and Teddy visit her father Charles Thayer on Winslow Court while Mr. Olocivh is stationed in Boston for two months. Mrs. Olocivh is formerly Dorothy Thayer of Bath.

Theodore Olocivh Barbara Ann Teddy Norfolk Charles Thayer Winslow Court Olocivh Boston Dorothy Thayer Bath

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Vanessa Beedle Howard Farwell Barbara Sarah New Bedford Rose Giles Skinner Alexander Road New Waterford Nova Scotia Mabel Hines Lynn Henry S. Densmore George W. Despeaux West Somerville Charles Davis William Street Albert Pooler Genevieve Quinnam Annette Harford Joyce Bailey Pittston Braves Giants Perley Joy Pleasant Street Ernest Rice Frank Rice Rangeley Lakes Norris Sidelinger, Jr Mrs Arthur Maxwell Mr. Maxwell Jones A. P. Denham, Jr Bath, Maine Corliss Street Georgetown Woods A. G. Pierce C. C. S. Art Club Library Association Library Hall Russell Orville Rowe Victor Pinkham Edith Pinkham Paul A. Thompson Claire MacGillivary Mollie Moon Grace Livingston Hill Staffeld Franklin S. Koehlwetter Mile Beach Howard's Hall Howard’s Hall Carl Meister Nat Hasenfus Charles Carr Walter Barbara Hasenfus Mary Pinkham Frank Blake Marion Gray Colonial William F. Stearns Robert Heigham Blake Camp Raymond Slater Lowell, Mass Paul Thompson Omaha, Neb Marius H. Page Kennebec Greenhouses Brent A. Spaulding J. B. Wold Funeral B. Wold Fred S. Curtis & CO
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