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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1945
Page
5
Richmond notes December events with the D A R meeting at Mrs. Lawrence Bond’s home on Front street and a Christmas party. Lions club bi monthly gathering at the Methodist church included a supper, business session, and greetings for former secretary Solon Purinton, with Lee Bishop elected in his place. Lt. Helena Naylor spoke on service in World War II.
A fire at 11 Clifton street forced the evacuation of a two and a half story wooden house early Monday. Five adults and three small children, all residents or related to military personnel, fled as flames from a shed spread to the structure. Firefighters battled the blaze, with damage limited to two sheds and some smoke and water in the main house. Chief Richard Frates suspects spontaneous combustion.
Miss Grace Whittemore comes back to Farmington Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs Ellery Whittemore of Tarbox Street. Her sister Miss Elizabeth Whittemore a student nurse at Central Maine General Hospital Lewiston spent Saturday with the family. Grace attends Farmington Normal.
The USO sign over the entrance to the former USO hall on Front Street was taken down on Monday along with the door lettering marking the building as a USO operated unit. A Bath Recreation Center sign is expected to be installed in a few days.
Fall gales gave way to a Thursday blizzard with about a foot of snow, leaving drifts in Robinhood and surrounding areas. Plows worked long hours to clear side roads by Monday, while Lewiston resident Harold Hunt broke a leg in a truck accident and aims to recover at home in West Georgetown. Deer season closed amid heavy snowfall with fifteen deer tagged locally, and a Robinhood tea room discussion pondered how birds signal food sources to others.
Evangelist Walter H. Nelson of Folly Beach S C will address the Five Islands Bible conference Monday at 7 15 p m in the Second Baptist church Five Islands The event is part of his New England itinerary arranged by the Boston based New England Fellowship with local Rev Clifton Little as chairman A clam chowder supper at six in the Five Islands grange hall is sponsored by the Good Neighbor club and a free will offering will be taken at both supper and conference to defray expenses All are invited to attend
Mrs. Rose Parris of 1510 Washington Street marked her 86th birthday with family and friends in a quiet Bath observance. Relatives sent cards and flowers as she, widow of Edwin B. Parris, remains active in memories of Universalist church work and the Beacon Street Women’s Society.
The Dunlap Commandery held its annual meeting at Masonic Temple Tuesday evening. Routine business was followed by the election of officers: Charles S. Bartlett Generalissimo, Harold E. Cutting Captain General, Martin Powers Senior Warden, Orson Delano Junior Warden, Harold Tobey Recorder, Arthur Norton Treasurer, Carl E. Albee Prelate, George J. Goodwin House Committee, and John H. Freeman.
Word arrived of Donald Blake's death in Melrose on Monday night November 26. He was the younger son of Frank and Mrs. Blake of Melrose and spent summers in Five Islands with his family, who survive with an older brother Phillip. Raymond Paul Moore, infant son of Cpl. and Mrs. Albert Moore, died last week. burial was at Five Islands cemetery. Milton Pinkham serves as church janitor. Mrs. L. H. Rowe hosted the Good Neighbor club. plans included a clam chowder at the Bible conference next Monday night and pies for dessert. Members listed include many local families. Walter S. Rowe, 75, died in Portland. he had worked with several Portland businesses and is survived by a son Allen of South Portland, a daughter Dorothy of Portland, two grandchildren, two brothers, and a nephew from Bath. The library was hosted by Mrs. Franz Stevens. club to meet with Mrs. Harold Pinkham. Rev. Russell Boynton and Rev. William Patton and son visited Malden Island to view storm damage. Betty Jane Pierce, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Pierce, underwent a tonsillectomy at Bath Memorial Hospital. Beulah Miller of Bath was home for the weekend. Lawrence Bailey hosted guests from Bath, and Cpl. Albert Mansefield and Robbie were in Portland last Thursday. Clarence Preble bought the Taylor property with his daughter Betty to make it permanent residence. Ida Hinckley is spending a week in Portland.
A Boy Scout Court of Honor was held in City hall auditorium with Earl B. Lermond presiding. Scout oath and flag pledge preceded advancement exams. Dennis Smith earned Star Scout, Curtis Albee Safety Merit badge, Norman Kenney Home Repairs badge, Donald Coombs Music and Woodworking merit badges. An advanced training certificate went to Roche Cayouette.
Edward C. Clary of Robin Hood died on Monday in Bath. The obituary notes his family and community ties, with a brief tribute to his life and service.
The Maine State Grange at its annual convention ratified a $25,000 purchase of the Arthur W. Whitney estate at 146 State street Augusta to serve as the headquarters. The building will house offices and living quarters for the State Master and family, plus an annex hall for 250 and a 12 car garage. State Master E Carroll Bean called the move the most progressive step for better service and cooperation among agricultural groups.
Catholic bishops urge all American parishes to run a one week cann ed food drive December 9 to 16 to aid hunger stricken Europe. The goal is 20,000,000 cans of fruit and vegetables with each parish donating one ton. Food collected will go to New York City and be shipped on a Liberty ship to Europe. St Marys Bath parish names depots and canvassers for a local drive with in town depots ready for Sunday masses. Donations welcome from all Bath residents regardless of creed or color.
Mr and Mrs Mahlon Genthner of Bluff Road welcomed a son at Memorial hospital Saturday. Mr and Mrs Charles Jewett of Elm Street welcomed a daughter at Memorial hospital Monday morning.
A son was born to Mr and Mrs William Hennessy at Memorial Hospital in West Bath. The birth adds another member to the Hennessy family with the date and time not listed in the available text.
The Bath American Red Cross seeks 25 Gray Ladies to serve at Togus Veterans Hospital. A Field Director noted strong demand from the Chief Medical Officer and Clinic Director, with space and training available. Age 21 to 55, grammar school education, one day a week or two weeks, at least 100 hours yearly, plus a one day course at Togus.
Alfred Sturgis aged about 80 of 20 Deering street Portland a wholesale druggist for Cook Everett and Pennell collapsed and died shortly after noon Monday in Staples Pharmacy Front street Ralph Hilyard proprietor found him unconscious in the prescription room Dr John A Purington pronounced death and the body taken to Arthur F Mayo Funeral residence
Mrs Nellie T Merrill widow of Oscar Merrill died suddenly Tuesday at the Old Ladies Home where she had lived since 1936. Born in Durham she later resided in Bath and Lisbon Falls before moving to Bath. She owned real estate, attended First Church of Christ Scientist, and aided many in need. Surviving: son M Oscar Merrill of Duluth Minn, five grandchildren, several cousins.
Elizabeth Etta Burnham died at home at Blind Crossing after a long illness. Born April 15 1886 in Phippsburg, she was the daughter of the late William L. and Nellie C. Clark. Survived by husband Alphonso Burnham, mother Nellie Card of Bath, sister Mrs Harrison McCaffrey of Baltimore, Md, three daughters Mrs Ambrose Curran Viva Burnham Barbara Burnham, and son Raymond Davis, all of this city, plus four grandchildren. Funeral held at Curtis Funeral Home Sunday afternoon at two conducted by Rev. Dr David L Wilson.
Elizabeth Etta Burnham's funeral was conducted at Curtis Funeral Home Sunday at two o'clock by Rev. Dr. David L. Wilson. Bearers were Charles Doyle Alex Burden Fred Wilson and Ambrose Curran. Burial followed at Oak Grove.
Major Kirk Kelso U S A retires. Mrs Kelso and their children Joan and John of Portland were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Howard McPhee of Dummer Street. Major Kelso and Mr McPhee were University of Maine classmates.
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