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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1944
Page
4
Richmond news summary includes the death of Hattie E. Ring and services for Ralph Carpenter Jr. plus notes on Ensign Oscar Smith’s radar course, long-distance marriages, camp season wrap, a 12 year old’s surprise party, a weekend car accident, and community milestones such as a 40th wedding anniversary and a large church night gathering.
The Working League gathered at Miss Belle Heald’s home for a Tuesday meeting. A fierce storm slammed Robinhood Island with heavy rain and high winds, toppling a chimney and blowing in windows as 16 bucks and three does were tagged in town. The hurricane and flood left widespread damage, wrecking the Zorach shore boathouse, sheds, boats, and dock structures, with Robinhood’s highway impassable for over a day and elderly landmarks collapsing. Wedding notes record Miss Mary Lee Riggs and Lt. Roscoe Roscoe’s New York City ceremony at St Bartholomew’s with Riggs family ties to Portland and Robinhood.
Bath and Five Islands readers learn that S/Sgt. Lincoln E. Campbell Jr of Five Islands served in an American armored unit in Overloon Holland. Over five days 500 U.S. troops fought 800 Germans in bloody foxhole to foxhole combat, mines and rocket mortars. The unit withdrew after nine tanks were lost and heavy pressure. The battalion commander summed the action with We killed a lot of Germans.
Mrs. Carroll Powers drove to Wiscasset Sunday while Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Scott of Boothbay Harbor came to West Georgetown Saturday to inspect a badly damaged house. A chimney blew down creating a large roof hole. Various residents from Bath, Old Town, Rockland and Boston visited friends, hosted relatives, or planned travels to Florida or Camp Blanding. Edith Powers underwent eye surgery at Bath Memorial hospital, with a smooth recovery reported.
Ensign Paul Sherman of Bremerton Washington, formerly of Bath, will leave Topsham to return to Bremerton at the end of his leave. Mrs Sherman and children Gail and Paul Jr have accompanied him home for the past two years.
A severe wind and rain storm lashed the Five Islands area causing widespread outages and washed out roads. Malden Island suffered shutter loss, trees down, and damaged board walks. Harmon's Harbor boats sunk and a float run way adrift. Postmaster used candlelight for night mail due to power loss. The community houses endured shingles loss and high tides damaged harbor structures. Reverend Beyea returned from Massachusetts, and local events included Red Cross sewing and the Good Fellowship supper with Dr. Clifford Lewis to speak. A Derby Line wedding of Gertrude Cargill and James E. Stevens drew local attention.
Funeral services for Frances Whitehouse 94, who died at the Old Ladies Home, were held Saturday afternoon at 3 30 from the Home.
The funeral for Clarence O Purinton will be held at the Baptist church in Bowdoinham Thursday afternoon at 2 30.
Dr Clifford Lewis evangelist world traveler and youth leader will speak at the Friday Bible conference at the church in Five Islands. A native of the South and Bob Jones College graduate, he has taught and preached across the nation and overseas. A revival work director and author, he leads the Revival Prayer Band sending literature to service members and hospital staff. A fellowship supper follows at 6 p.m. all are invited.
Philip A. Roberts 46 of Dum mer street died Tuesday after a two day illness at Memorial hospital. He owned Phils Corner Market on Washington street and was well liked by customers. Born in Trevett he was a WWI veteran and a member of Roland Smith Post American Legion. Survived by wife Rena, parents George and Mrs Roberts of Trevett, sisters Mrs Hodgdon Boothbay Harbor and Mrs Greenleaf Trevett, brother Dennis Trevett. Funeral Thursday 2 PM at Curtis Funeral Home. Burial in Hosmer family lot, Phippsburg.
The funeral for Edwin Rich was held at the Mayo Funeral Residence on Friday afternoon at two o'clock with Rev. Dr. David L. Wilson officiating. Bearers were Dudley Rich Maurice Nadeau Percy Robbins and Henry McCabe. Burial followed in the family lot at Oak Grove.
Funeral services for Mrs. Clara L Morse widow of John H Morse of North Bath were held Friday afternoon at the Arthur F Mayo Funeral Residence 819 High Street with Rev. Sidney E Dee officiating Interment followed in the Oak Grove cemetery family lot
Thomas R. Huston 50 a Curtis Funeral Home director in this city died after recent illness He was a World War I veteran Rotary and Masonic leader and member of Kora Shrine He is survived by Florence Huston his wife a daughter his mother and a sister Funeral services were held at Curtis Funeral Home with Oak Grove burial.
Edwin C. Rich, 60, died at Memorial Hospital on November 28. Survived by wife Doris, son Dudley of Saco, daughter Edith in California, mother Alice Rich of Winneganze, sister Mrs. Clarence Johnson of Newcastle, and brother William D. Rich of Woolwich, plus several nieces. A World War I veteran and longtime Hyde Windlass Co. employee, he lived in Saco 25 years before returning to work in town. Funeral held at Mayo Funeral Residence Friday at two.
Charlotte L Buck 73 a retired school teacher died Saturday morning at her Day's Ferry Woolwich home She was born in Woolwich daughter of Samuel P Buck and Mary Jane Webb Buck and lived there all her life She leaves one brother in North Conway NH Funeral held Mayo Funeral Home Monday at 2 Rev David L Wilson officiating Burial in Riverside Cemetery Woolwich River Cemetery was the family plot
Thomas A Love aged 64 died at Bath Iron Works last Wednesday. Survived by wife Minnie, three sisters Mrs Henry W Hanson Cumberland Center Mrs Herbert Gruber Wal tham Mass and Mrs John Fitzgerald Roxbury Mass, two brothers William and Henry Love California, plus nieces and nephews. Spanish American War and Philippine Insurrection veteran. Funeral at 23 Huse Street Saturday at two in the afternoon.
Funeral services for Thomas A Love were conducted at the Mayo Funeral Home Saturday afternoon at two. Rev. Sidney BE. Dee officiated. Honorary bearers were Cecil Fullerton, Arthur Morell, Dr. Henry W. Hanson, Jr., and Hubert C. Gruber. Burial was in Oak Grove.
The funeral for Frances E. Whitehouse took place at the Old Ladies Home on High street.
The service was conducted by Rev Francis W O Brien a longtime family friend. Burial followed at Oak cemetery with family and friends present for the rites.
Mrs Ella Lucretia Shaw 86 died Tuesday at Miles Memorial hospital Damariscotta after a brief stay. She formerly lived in Woolwich with son Harold Shaw and family and was active in Woolwich Grange and the local church. Survived by son Harold, sister Mrs J Albert Redlon, brother Harry Richardson, two grandchildren and a great grandson. Funeral Thursday at Cowley Funeral Home Wiscasset with burial in Grover cemetery Woolwich.
Mrs. Alice R Merrill widow of Andrew S Merrill aged 70 died early Wednesday at a Pitts ton rest home after a 10 day stay. She was born June 6 1873 in Le Harvard Mass and lived many years in Bath. She leaves three stepdaughters and distant cousins. Funeral services at Amesbury White Funeral Home Gardiner Friday at 1 pm with burial in Riverside Cemetery Woolwich.
Mrs Lillie Rogers 73 widow of Wylie F Rogers died at her son Clarence A Rogers 12 Weeks street Tuesday evening. Adopted daughter of Cyrus and Margaret Peterson of East Brunswick she is survived by her son and granddaughter Ethel L Rogers. Funeral Friday at Mayo Funeral Residence High street at two conducted by Rev David L Wilson.
Clara L Morse 77 died November 29 at Memorial hospital widow of John Morse. Survived by brother Fred H Lord sister Mrs Henry Hodgkins daughter Mrs Harold Kaler of North Bath and several nieces and nephews Funeral held Friday at 3 30 PM.
Mrs. Perley Ater of Washington Street has returned home after several weeks in a Boston hospital. Her health is improved, and she will undergo a follow up checkup in about ten days.
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