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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1939
Page
5
Dr. J. C. Geiger, San Francisco health director and husband of Anna Morie of Bath, is among four recipients sharing the National Canners Association award announced November 20. The citation honors discovery of botulism prevention methods and improvements in canning technique begun in 1919.
The registered Guernsey bull Pink's Billey Boy and cow Queen's Babe of Lone Maple Farm were sold by H C Felker of Oxford to Harold B Wing of Bath. Wing also bought Betty's Jane of The Willows from P E Jewett. An old Lamoine house, Isaiah Gilpatrick dwelling, built in 1789, ties to Robert Gilpatrick.
The South End P T A announced a December 16 Christmas sale with an all day session. A baked bean supper, apron and handkerchief tables, various food and candy stations, and candy bags for Mitchell and nearby schools were organized by numerous members. The event includes a mid day luncheon and gifts for retiring member Mrs. J Albert Redlon. More than 30 attended the planning session.
Bay Point residents share news of hospital recoveries and homecomings including Mrs Earle Payson and Mrs Agnes Powers returning from Bath Memorial hospital. Local visitors from Kennebec Point Georgetown Damariscotta and Melrose gather for Thanksgiving and social occasions. A brush fire on Long Island is fought with back-fire. Christmas plans include a Bay Point party at Aunt Lou's Gift Shop with Bay Point chapel members guiding charity efforts.
Raymond Fellows of the Bangor Historical Society announced a gift from the daughters of the late Adolph Pfaff. The collection includes watchmaker tools and lathes museum pieces more than 100 years old, with some items dating back to 1665. Pfaff began watchmaking in Bangor.
Georgetown marks Thanksgiving with numerous family gatherings. Notable hosts include Mr. and Mrs. Alex 8. Cunning ham and Mr. and Mrs. William A. Todd, with guests from Bath Portland and Boothbay Harbor. A "Hobo Party" surprise at the Heal home drew laughter and awards for costumes. Supper by the Working League planned at the church Tuesday.
Rev. Harry Titus of the Maine Council of Churches outlined the state plan of moral instruction for children at Bath Grace church. Ministers debated the Church Basketball League age limit, noting support for 15 to 20 years but maintaining 17 to 24. The Bath Ministers Association will reconvene next Monday to continue the discussion with Rev. Louis A. Dole presiding.
A Sunday afternoon memorial service at Bath Lodge of Elks honored members who died in the year, including Frank Butler and Otto F. Bullman. Exalted Ruler D. Joseph Doyle headed the Lodge of Sorrow with Rev. John Bichrest, Edward N. Hartnett, and Rev. Frederick P. Moffatt delivering remarks. Also includes a nut finger recipe note for parties.
William S. Newell president of Bath Iron Works Corp becomes a Fay & Scott Dexter director. At an open house assembly Joseph B. Weaver outlined management plans for a permanent postwar production base. Congressman Ralph O. Brewster urged community support while NYA training expands. a fish filleting machine nears test and orders grow for diverse products aimed at peace and war needs.
A noon Monday crash on Washington Street involved three southbound cars. George S. Stacey and Evan P. Hale collided as Hale struck Stacey, pushing into Carl Erlebach’s sedan. Erlebach’s car was undamaged. A second 4:15 p.m. crash at Center and Water streets damaged Lemuel Preble’s sedan after colliding with a truck driven by Stephen Holt Jr.
West Bath grange elected Charles Genthner master and named Edward Jenks overseer and Mrs. Russell Kenney lecturer at the annual vote. Other officers include Mrs. Nellie Booker chaplain J Bazin Lemont Jr steward Bird U Shellenbarger gate keeper and Herbert Cavanaugh treasurer.
Maurice Warner was re elected commander at the Hyde Camp annual meeting. Off icers named include John Marks Jr senior vice commander Leon Crocker junior vice commander Gardiner Crocker John J. Marks Herbert Pratt members camp council Clarence Warner secretary Vernon W Miller treasurer. Delegates to the state encampment in Waterville next June include Seth Stewart Linwood Plummer Norman Crocker John J Marks Jr Linwood Miller with alternates Leon Crocker Warren Marks Lin wood Higgins Wesley Lemont Arthur Bryant. The Camp plans a joint installation of officers with the Auxiliary.
A brief note recalls Gleaves plans for a Saturday slide event and mentions a dinner at a Kennebago Lake hotel. The narrative also describes a young black bear encountering guests, taking a meal, then retreating to its den for a post dinner nap.
Thomas Blaisdell nearly finishes enlarging the Five Islands Library adding two stacks and more light. Two new books purchased Rebecca by Du Maurier and Deacon's Road by Margaret Flint. Thanksgiving Day gatherings abound with locals from Belmon t Portland Bath Georgetown and Morse High School all noted with numerous families visiting cottages and dinners.
Final plans for the Good Will Club turkey supper to be served this Thursday evening at the Sagadahoc Ferry club house were set at the Monday meeting hosted by Mrs. Alex St. Pierre. The event starts at 5 30 with Mrs. Edward B. Reed as general chairwoman, Mrs. Harry E. Fitch directing dining room, and Mrs. Freeman Oliver handling kitchen duties.
Frances L Bates wife of Dr Herbert A Bates retired dentist died and funeral was held Monday at two in her Hardings home with Rev Joseph Pur due of Winter Street church officiating. George Brown and David iv.05 ant served as bearers. Burial followed at Oak Grove cemetery Bath. A 310 pound buck was brought to Lubec by Ronald Burt and his son Burt, said to have roamed the woods for two years with many sportsmen claiming attempts at a shot.
Miss Lily S Pray 66 retired post office clerk died suddenly last week at home 972 High St from a heart attack while walking to Wesley church union service in Washington St Accompanied by Miss Mabel Reed she lived with Pray entered service in 1907 became regular clerk 1913 retired 1938 after 32 years service She was daughter of James and Georgiana Pray born in Bath a longtime resident She taught school and belonged to First Baptist Church West Bath Grange Survived by three nephews Robert Seward Ralph Seward and Donald Seward
The 19 year old George A. Watson Jr died in a Waldoboro auto crash on Benner's hill last week. The funeral was conducted Sunday at Harold F. Laws Funeral Parlors in Brunswick with Rev. John W. Hyssong officiating. He was a Bath area worker and is survived by his father three sisters and two brothers.
Priscilla M. Whittam 25 of Wollaston Massachusetts formerly of Bath died Thanksgiving morning in a York hospital after a ten day illness with pneumonia. She was born in Bath to Clarence and the late Blanche Whitlam and graduated from Thornton Academy Saco and Maine State Normal School Farmington with a bachelor of science. She taught home economics in York schools for three years. She belonged to a Baptist church in Saco the Parent Teacher association the Girl Scouts Council and was a saddette chapter OES York troop captain. She leaves her father and stepmother and one brother William S. Whittam of Wollaston.
William H Bryant 26 of West Bath died early Saturday at Maine General Hospital Portland after a fortnight as patient. He retired last year from Bath Iron Works electrical department due to ill health. Born in Topsham he lived on Witch Spring road West Bath nearly 20 years and is survived by his mother Mrs Maude E Bryant, a brother Earle C Bryant, and four sisters Mrs Margaret B Auban Topsham Miss Ruth E Bryant West Bath Mrs Mary B Quint South Eliot and Mrs Dorothy B Mayberry Greenland N H.
Frances L Bates 78 wife of Dr Herbert A Bates died Friday at her home Hardings after four weeks illness. Born in Oakland she lived in Bath and Brunswick for over 50 years moving to Hardings 27 years ago from Bath. Survived by her husband and one daughter Mrs Frank B Newdick of Bath.
A genealogical line from Bath lists one granddaughter Mrs. Rath Edwards and one great grandson Robert Edwards as living members, both noted as residing in Bath.
Mrs. Margaret B. Lufkin 62 widow of Elmer C. Lufkin of Isle au Haut died Sunday in Massachusetts Memorial Hospital Boston after three months of illness and two major operations. Born in Arrowsic she moved to Bath to live with Mrs. Sherman L. Morse after her husband's death. She leaves nieces and nephews, with sisters Mrs. Morse and Mrs. Oliver as nearest relatives. She was a member of Queen Esther Rebekah lodge Bath and Juanita chapter OES Stonington.
Mabel Fisher Blaisdell 69 widow of J Edwin Blaisdell died in her sleep Sunday night at her sister Mrs John F Skillings 906 High Street Bath Me Born Arrowsic daughter of Michael and Martha Nichols Fisher She married 49 years ago lived in Boston area before returning to Bath Survived by son Roland F Blaisdell Pasadena California daughter Mrs Howard C Brinkerhoff Richmond five grandchildren Roland Blaisdell Jr Anita Blaisdell Virginia Howard and Carol Ann Brinkerhoff
The funeral for Charles V. Robinson formerly of Bath who was accidentally killed Thanksgiving morning by his stepson Frederick Reckards was held Saturday at two in Rangeley with interment in Oak Grove cemetery Bath. A memorial service Sunday at 1 30 was led by Rev Frederick A Moffatt. Survived by wife mother Bath Ralph E and Hiram L Robinson sisters Vernal V Chase Bath Lulu Chapeau South Portland stepson Frederick Reckards Rangeley and stepdaughters Claude Lowell Jr Patricia Reckards Rangeley.
Miss Lily S Pray died of a heart attack while en route to a Wesley church Thanksgiving service. Her funeral at First Baptist Church was officiated by Rev Charles R Sims with Deacon Harry Moulton and William White as bearers. Retiring cashier after 33 years at the post office, she was buried at Oak Grove.
Funeral for Miss Priscilla M Whit tam Whit tam of Wollaston Massachusetts and York teacher of home economics died Thanksgiving morning in York hospital from a brief illness with pneumonia. Service conducted Saturday at 3 30 PM at Arthur F Mayo funeral residence Bath. Burial in Oak Grove.
William H. Bryant of West Bath died Saturday in a Portland hospital. The funeral was Monday at the Arthur F. Mayo funeral residence in Bath with Dr. David L. Wilson officiating. Burial followed at Witch Spring cemetery in West Bath.
The funeral of Mrs Harriet Murray wife of James A Murray was held Friday afternoon at two at Curtis Funeral Home 942 Washington Street. Four nephews Edward Charles Raymond and William Cummings served as bearers. Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery.
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