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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1947

Page

3

Richmonds and friends gather for weddings and notices

Kinsfolk of Richmond and nearby towns attend diverse events. Names appear include Cairns Rogge James Lord and families, with a wedding by Justice of the Peace on June 4, 1947, attended by Miles Dowd. Social items note anniversaries, lodge meetings, and community visits. residents travel between Richmond and Newark, New Jersey for family engagements and work.

Roland Everett Lord Roland E. Lord Richmond Mary Elizabeth James Merle James John Justice of Lord Sivine A Chestnut Stree Beulah Rebekah Lodge Melvine Borjesson Fort Richmond County Road United States Canada Lloyd Walker Raymond Libby Francis G. Buzzell Fryeburg Watta Boens George Oflaston Madeline Oh Mein Hallowell Albert Sanborn Augusta Aine Belden Winthrop Ana Ee Lewis Monmouth Bby State Division Animal Industry Lara Reed Dao Richmond Esther Marnen India Cairns Rogge Newark N.J Alexi Cairns Bowdoin River Rogge Newin College Rutgers Universees Edward Coughlin Frances Maghlin South Gardiner Angus

Richmond and area residents mingle across visits and travels

The article lists numerous local residents and visitors including Captain Charles Hewitt aged 97 from Richmond, Mrs Leavitt in Cleveland for a Civil War veterans meeting, and families from Bowdoinham Gardiner and Springfield. It notes travels to Popham, The Weirs, Laconia and Canada, with several homecomings and relocations to Richmond and nearby towns.

Harry Hager Aubrey Hage Paco Richmond Warren Peacock Gardiner Ei Ede Cove Cleveland Ohio Frank Lamien Springfield Mass William Teagles Romeo Bellavance Canada New York State Merle Leavitt Gardiner Gene Hospital Ae Earan Washington Robert Hale Por Portland Helen Herbert Farmington Normal School W. E.land Dorchester Fred Greebe Watertown Louise Oakes Bernard Browder Nes Ae Ye Hattie Ee Sna Ralph Groves Dana Hopkins the Weirs Laconia

Charles A Alexander Funeral Services Held

Charles A Alexander died at Gardiner General Hospital. Funeral services were held with officiating. Honorary bearers included Edward Favor Clyde McFee Frank Sherman Freeman Mosher and Albert Wing. Active bearers were Harold Houdlette Francis Sherman Earl McFee James Carr and Norris Sidelinger. Interment in Evergreen cemetery. Relatives present included Mr and Mrs Harold Brown Jr George town Mr and Mrs Charles Soule Bath Mrs Edwin Pinson Edgecomb Mrs Grace Jonert Fitchburg Mass and Mrs Austin Smith Auburn.

Charles A. Alexander Charles ‘A. Alexander Gardiner General Hospital Monchurch Edward Favor Clyde McFee Frank Sherman Freeman Mosher Albert Wing Harold Houdlette Francis Sherman Earl McFee James Carr Norris Sidelinger Evergreen Cemetery Old Brown Harold Brown, Jr Georgetown Charles Soul

Robinhood Church Fair Brings Community Support

A village fair at Robinhood drew crowds and raised between 300 and 400 dollars through sales of fancy work aprons and treats. Organizers included John R. Blackie and committees for craft work, coffee and cake, flowers, and grabs. Services resume at three o clock each Sunday, with Sunday school at 2:30. A kitchen fire at Taft cottage in MacMahan was contained by Rob inhood volunteers using sand. The local baseball team won both Sunday games at Erskins field Georgetown 9 Southport 2 and Georgetown 18 Bay Point 4.

John R. Blackie Joseph Higgins Earle Hagan Walter V. Cummings Belle Heald Clarence B Ham Miseton William ‘Odd Howard Trafton Gilbert Gunnell J. A. Beyea Sees Eee Bellet First Baptist Church Taft MacMahan Iag Robinhood Higgins Cruiser Philip Eaton Boothbay Erskins Field Georgetown Southport Bay Point Warren Todd Carroll Powers Srr Lauretta Theodore Campbell Nland Bath ‘Memorial Hospital May Eliza Working League

Vacationers and Guests Visit Robinhood Area Homes

Mrs J Stewart observes Aug 4 in Kennebec Mass while vacationing with family. John F Thom visits sister Elizabeth Thompson in town. Roy Campbell hosts guests at Robinhood. Numerous local families host relatives and enjoy boat trips, suppers, and golf style gatherings along the Kennebec and at Sagadahoc Bay during summer visits.

Sale J. Stewart Coca Stewart Kennebec Mass Scotbahes John F. Thom Ralph Birdsall New Canaan Russell Pinkham C. A. Boissevain William Zorach Lees — Sey Son Allen Grace Fullerton Eainhood Holt Arrowsic Kennebec Swan Isla William Bisseth Taylor Simpson Winston-Salem N.C Roy J. Campbell Robinhood Chester Phillips Old Picture Shop Boston Peterson Walter J. Sly Waltham F. Higgins Sarah Woodward Con- Rev J. Clifton Little Mary New Meadows Roy Newman William ‘Odd Carle Hane Pine Crest Run Clarence B. Hill Patty Newport Neler Hans Peter Sorensen Copenhagen Bath Iron Works Roland E. Peter Washington Jayson Pred Jon Schoener Warren S. Todd Carroll P. Powers Harry Horne A Rose Gadahocay Sterling Bridgeport Sewall Oliver Mill House New York City Westall Wilder Hagan Arrowsie Louise S. Peterson Seal and Porpoise MacMahon Dorothy Oliver Hilda Oliver Jessie Addams Brooklyn N. Y Elizabeth Thompson

P T A Fair Schedule and Local News Highlights

A town P T A fair features a food booth, handmade crafts, child rug displays, and a series of races and finals across many classes. Community events include a bridal shower for Mrs. Clarence Young, a Yankee swap at a club meeting, and a boat sail to Pemaquid. Local residents and visitors are noted at cottages and homes. weddings, visits, and family news populate the social page.

Clarence Young Ida MacGillivary Bath

Local visitors join elders at historic Beyea home

Grandmother Mrs J G Stevens and Mr and Mrs Emile Moerke of Portland called on Rev J A Beyea and his wife at their ancestral residence. Lloyd George Pinkham stayed as a guest of his parents on MacMahon Island. Janice Carr visited Mrs Lawrence Davis and Dr George Nichols, newly returned to Boston, while Mrs Nichols mother Mrs Watson from Portland spent the weekend here.

Russell E. Boynton Malden Island J. Clifton Little Vacao Christine Carey Carley Cotage Nichols Quincy Mass Stella ‘Comeau Albert ‘Douglas Chester ‘Comeau Bath Frederick Parkherst Somerville Melvin Comeau Charles Moore Herbert Moore Ward Comdr Frederick Yeo Virginia Frederick, Jr Frederick Butts Warner Eustis William Blenn New York John Blasi Blasi William Chafe, Jr Chafe Cottage William Chafe Richard Emberly Laura Briggs Gage Helen Lof Igemere Road Mae Johnson Waltham Howard Bacon Waltham, Jena Land Granndmother J. G. ‘Stevens Emile Moerke Portland J. A. Beyea Lloyd George Pinkham Wen Ige Ia MacMahan Island Iss Janice Carr Lawrence Davis George Nichols Boston Walter Watson

Obituary Mrs Sarah A Cook of Bath dies at 86

Mrs. Sarah A Cook widow of Edward E Cook of 38 Willow street died suddenly Monday at home after a short illness. Born February 22 1861 in Fredericton NB she spent 68 years in Bath and 66 on Willow street. Survived by son Harry Cook two sisters George Grace Leonard Grace Herbert Grace Allen Grace four brothers two grandchildren three great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral from 38 Willow street Thursday at two with Rev Dr David L Wilson officiating burial in Oak Grove family lot.

Sarah A. Cook Edward E. Cook Willow Street Henry and Margaret Ra Grace Bath Cook First Baptist Church Harry Cook Charles Williams Wollaston Mass Charles Cook George Grace St. John N. B Leonard Grace Cambridge Herbert Grace New Haven David L. Wilson Oak Grove

Palmer Ralph L. Palmer 66 dies at North Bath home

Ralph L. Palmer aged 66 died suddenly at his North Bath residence on the Bay Road. Born May 31, 1879 in Bath he worked 12 years at Bath Iron Works and farmed in North Bath the last 47 years. Survived by sons Lawrence W. Palmer and Lewis E. Palmer eight grandchildren. Funeral services held Wednesday at Mayo's Funeral Residence with Rev. Dr. David L. Wilson officiating.

Ralph L. Palmer Bay Road North Bath Bath Lewis Anna (Waldron) Palmer Mr. Palmer Bath Iron Works Lawrence W. Palmer East Brunswick Lewis E. Palmer Mayo High Street David L. Wilson

Langbehn Funeral Held For Carl W Langbehn

Funeral services for Carl W. Langbehn son of Mr and Mrs Carl M Langbehn of 1238 High street were held Sunday at Mayo's funeral residence with Rev Joseph O Purdue officiating. A large Morse High school class presence and many flowers marked the service. Bearers included Robert Sharkey Albert Young William Jackson and John G Wishart. Burial followed in Oak Grove family lot.

Carl W. Langbehn Carl M. Langbehn High Street Mayo Joseph O. Purdue Winter Street Robert Sharkey Albert Young William Jackson Morse High John G. Wishart Oak Grove

Munsey Funeral Services Held at Grace Episcopal Church

Funeral services for Warren C. Munsey were conducted Monday afternoon at two o'clock from Grace Episcopal church with Rev. Nelson Gildersleeve officiating. Bearers were William Plummer, Frank Munsey, Lester Munsey Jr., and George Crocker. Burial followed in the family lot at Laurel Grove cemetery in Woolwich.

Warren C. Munsey Grace Episcopal Church Nelson Gildersleeve William Plummer Frank Munsey Lester Munsey, Jr George Crocker Laurel Grove Woolwich

Girls Return From Fortnight Visit to Meadowbrook

Miss Jackie Snipe of Topsham and Miss Gloria T Brown of Bath have come home after a fortnight with Miss Snipe's parents Mr and Mrs Merton Snipe who are staying a month at the Wheeler cottage at Meadowbrook.

Jackie Snipe Topsham Gloria T. Brown Bath Miss Snipe Mrs Merton Snipe

Morse High pupil drowns in New Meadows River

Carl W Langbehn 15, Morse High student, disappeared while fishing near Birch Point Bath. His body was recovered in 30 feet of water after grappling by Sagadahoc deputies. Death ruled accidental drowning. Survived by parents, a brother George, and a sister Gerda. Funeral set for Sunday at Arthur F Mayo funeral home.

Carl W. Langbehn Morse High School New Meadows Birch Point Sagadahoc County Sheriff's Department Charles W. Messenger Edward Belanger Frank Carver Topsham Loring D Winter Street Church Boy Scouts Fireside Club George Gerda Lahn Arthur F. Mayo High Street Joseph O. Purdue

Munsey, Bath resident, dies at 74 in Portland hospital

Warren C. Munsey of Bath died after a heart attack at Mercy Hospital in Portland. He lived with daughter Mrs. Albert Flint in South Portland since his wife’s death, and previously worked 42 years at Bath Iron Works as a plate yard foreman. He served as Grace Episcopal Church sexton for 40 years and captained a sailing vessel at 17. Survived by four children, two brothers, nine grandchildren, and five great grandchildren.

Warren C. Munsey Bath Mercy Hospital Portland Mr. Munsey Albert Flint South Portland Wiscasset Dennis B Margaret Haggety) Munsey Lydia Rice Woolwich Bath Iron Works Plate Yard Grace Episcopal Church Bath To Live Had Sailed Around the World. Mr. Munsey Old

William E Harriman 90 Years Old Obituary

William E Harriman aged 90 died Thursday morning after a long illness. He lived in Bath and Lewiston area, worked with the B Street Railway, and was a longtime Bath police officer honored as the most popular officer in a newspaper contest, receiving a gold headed cane. Survived by his wife, daughter Mon, and several relatives including Henry G Shaw, Edward Pomeroy, George H Pomeroy, and Jennie Norton. He attended Grace Episcopal Church and was active in Queen Esther Bekah lodge.

William E. Harriman Mr. Harriman Reeve James Riman Henry G. Shaw Queen Esther Bekah Lodge Mrs. Harriman Grace Episcopal Church Lewiston, Bath and B Ees Ieee Edward Pomeroy Bath George H. Pomeroy Wal- Mass Jennie Norton Thi Harriman

Arthur A. Gilley Dies At 61 After Barber Career

Arthur A. Gilley 61 longtime city barber died Thursday August 14 at Po N H hospital after a week there. Born 1886 in Southwest Harbor he was son of Adelbert P. and Julia Moore Gillley. He left barbering four years ago to work at Bath Works. Survived by wife one daughter Miss Camelia Deering of Saco one sister Mrs Frederick of Saco and one brother W bury Gilley of Ellsworth.

Arthur A. Gilley City Po. N. H. Hospital Gill Southwest Harbor Adelbert P Julia (Moore I Lley Bath - Works Ae Sughter Camelia Deering Frederick of Saco W Bury Gilley Ellsworth

Harriman Rites Held For William B Harriman

Funeral services for William B Harriman were held Saturday afternoon at the Mayo Funeral Residence 819 Street with Rev Dr David Wilson officiating. A large attendance and plentiful flowers reflected the esteem in which he was held with bearers Leonard Munsey Herbert Munsey Fred A Fuller and Wilbur Burns. Interment followed in the family lot at Oak Grove Cemetery.

William B. Harriman Mayo David Wilson Central Itsis Harriman Leonard Munsey Herbert Munsey Fred A. Fuller Wilbur Burns Oak Grove

Funeral services for Arthur A. Gilley held Saturday

Funeral services for Arthur A. Gilley of Court street were held Saturday afternoon at 3 30 from the Mayo Funeral Residence 819 High street with Rev. Joe Purdue officiating. Bearers were Edward Jenks Clarence Rankin Robert Waterman William Bruce Fred Summerton and Leon Genther. Burial was in the local cemetery.

Arthur A. Gilley Court Street Mayo High Street Joe Purdue Winter Church Edward Jenks Clarence Rankin Robert Waterman William Bruce Fred Summerton Leon Genther Oak Grove

All Time US Potato Crop Record Reaches 474 Million Bushels

An all time record crop of 474 000 000 bushels of potatoes was reported in the United States, marking a peak yield for the season. Officials credited favorable weather and improved farming practices across major growing states.

United States

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