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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1953
Page
5
The Richmond area closed its deer hunting season with a record 106 deer tagged at the local game inspection station, up from 46 last year. Community notices follow including rummage sale at Pridham store and church meetings at the Methodist parish hall and other local clubs and events.
The Bureau lists three new polio cases with earlier cases in Waterville and Waldoboro from November and October. The 1953 total drops to 312 after removing a Chesterville case due to a diagnosis change. The figure compares with 152 at the same point last year and 442 in 1949, Maine's worst outbreak.
The Working League met at Miss M. Belle Heald's home with co hosts. Eighteen deer tagged in Georgetown this season. Hunters listed include Robert Frye Kenneth Craft Robert Moore William Marr Roland McIntosh Eugene Reynolds Bernard Anderson and Samuel Hartzell. Local residents traveled to Portland to see The Robe and praised its biblical scenes. Thanksgiving gatherings included the Hartley Harleys Kelseas and Cloutiers with multiple family visitors. Several residents hosted visitors from Bath Augusta and Portland with multiple hospital and travel updates.
Hagan visited relatives at Candys Harbor on Monday. Mr and Mrs Roland E Peterson drove to Medford last week in the bad storm for a visit with their daughter Mrs Parviz Chahbazi and her husband. They were entertained in Belmont at Herbert Moore's home. George Harvey Powers returned to his base after holiday visits with Mrs Powers in Georgetown Center and Mr and Mrs George A Powers in Robinhoad. Miss Dorothy W Stuart stayed at Robinhoad to keep the home fires burning during the Petersons absence. Miss Belle Heald was a supper guest and spent Thanksgiving night.
Mrs. George Bronson, recently back from Orleans France, was guest of honor at a stork shower hosted by Mrs. Harold Swain and Mrs. Jerome Doyle at the Babine home. Gifts filled a decorated doll carriage as attendees enjoyed a buffet lunch and social hour. Numerous relatives and friends attended and sent gifts.
Central Grammar students John Haley David Kaler and Robin Loeschner spoke on micro wave technology meeting Rotary club discussions highlighted potential uses and safety aspects for future projects.
Five Islands church hosted a well attended Thanksgiving service on Nov 24 led by Rev. Lyel Calhoun of Bath. The program included hymns, scripture, solos, and a benediction by Rev. Reedy while the Rent People's Group organized the event. Personal items list numerous holiday visits among local families and guests from Bath Myricks Portland and Kittery with several trips to Bath and nearby towns.
Richmond weighs a $60,000 conduit to tap a pure supply found on George Sanford’s Dresden property. The plan would run a pipe across the island and under the river to serve current and future needs. A special town meeting is set for December 2 to discuss changing the Kennebec River source.
The Sunday afternoon and evening gathering at Winter Street church drew full attendance as leaders from six churches discussed Christian stewardship and missions. Delegates debated income goals with 5 percent as a target and missions gifts from 7 to 50 percent, followed by a coffee hour hosted by community volunteers.
A 12 member group from Brunswick Naval Air Base donated blood for Ernest Odlin, longtime Portland Elk treasurer, at Maine General Hospital in Portland. Mrs Mennealy and Edward J McMann transported the donors, who were greeted with dinner at the Elks club and a Sports Night tribute.
Plans outline a Maine political public affairs mimeograph to be produced by Bath in delays. Acting State president of the Young Democratic Clubs of Maine and a senior at the University of Maine oversee the project. The first copy is expected by month end and will reach young Democrats statewide with campaign issue stories.
Mr and Mrs Charles Gray of West Dresden welcomed a baby girl born at Gardiner General hospital. W S C S club held a supper for Sunday school Christmas funds. Sheldon and Conley visited Sheldon’s Paradise camp near Eastern river. Extension Association officers named for the year. Numerous visits and social events noted from Dresden Center West Dresden Bath and Portsmouth New Hampshire with clubs, guests and a Junior College talk at Bridge Academy.
William H Ball age 57 of Belfast died Tuesday at a Belfast hospital after a brief illness. He lived in Bath from 1939 to 1947 and worked at Bath Iron Works, then ran a radio sales and service business at 315 Washington St. He moved from Bath to Belfast, worked in barbering until death. Born October 18 1896 in Larnard Kansas he was in Randall Coombs Post VFW. Survived by wife Ella E Seekins three sons Wilbur of Belfast Richard P and Robert L in Germany three sisters two brothers two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Friday at Coombs Funeral Home Belfast with Rev Henley. Burial Grove Cemetery Belfast.
Mrs. Margaret Hodgins 79 died Tuesday at the Old Folks Home where she had lived four years. Born in Tenant's Harbor March 7 1874 to Charles and Alice Crocker Grover, she long worked as a practical nurse and lived in Bath for years. Survived by daughter Mrs Lewis Swazanda of Blissfield Michigan and sisters Mrs Taines Smith and Mrs Alice Newbold of Rockland.
Funeral services for Oscar J Mailly were held at St Marys Catholic Church Wednesday morning. Rev John Bellefontaine officiated. Bearers were Percy King, Ernest Brown, Joseph Marquis and Joseph Trembly. The body was taken to Salem Massachusetts for burial Wednesday afternoon in the family lot in St Marys Cemetery.
Funeral services for Elijah P Bartlett of Phippsburg were held Saturday afternoon at Arthur F Mayo & Son funeral residence in Bath with Rev Aubrey N Bickmore of Sebasco officiating. Bearers were Frank Freeman James Chambers Calvin Alexander and Willard Lowell. Burial was in the family lot at Oak Grove.
Mrs. Maude F. Coffin, 65, widow of John T. Coffin of Brunswick, died suddenly at home Friday evening after a heart attack. Born in Brunswick August 20, 1888, she and her late husband ran a grocery near Garnet Bridge. Survived by four sons, her mother Emma Getchell, two sisters, six grandchildren, and former Brunswick residents. Funeral Monday at Brackett Funeral Home and burial in New Meadows Cemetery.
Mrs Martha E Cummings widow of George H Cummings aged 79 died Friday evening at Brunswick hospital after living in Topsham 32 years. Born Boothbay January 25 1874 she married in 1900 in Littleton New Hampshire. Survived by three daughters Mabel Burns Small Topsham son Paul and siblings plus six grandchildren. Funeral at St Pauls Episcopal Brunswick officiated by Rev James Doubleday with burial in Rogers Cemetery Cathance.
Albert E. Rogers age 81 of West Paris and Bath resident for years died Friday at Central Maine General hospital Lewiston after a two day stay. He lived with son Artland E. Rogers in Bath and was a Sasanoa tribe Red Men member born in England. He came to the United States about 75 years ago and leaves three sons four daughters two sisters and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral was held Sunday at John H Perkins & Son funeral home Pittsfield New Hampshire.
Elijah P Bartlett born February 16 1867 in Phippsburg died Thursday at Memorial Hospital after a week as a patient. He lived in Phippsburg his entire life working as a farmer. Survived by a son and five daughters with seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Funeral was Saturday at 2 pm from A F Mayo & Son funeral residence with Rev Audrey N Bickmore officiating. burial in Oak Grove family lot.
Mrs Donald Burton of 89 Green Street resumes duties after a several month absence.
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