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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1950

Page

7

Richmond Community Notices Highlight Local Clubs and Events

Booster club tag day raises funds for the Students' Band uniforms and gear. Emerson Grammar plans a monthly school paper with Carmille Cloutier as business manager and Jeannette Schools as circulation editor. the seventh grade rehearses a play with named cast members. Various church and community groups host card parties, dances, and Christmas preparations, with many local residents listed among organizers and attendees.

Ideal Home Corner Club Seventh Day Adventist Church Sunbeam George Yeaton River Road Emerson Grammar Carmille Cloutier Claudia Guiou Jeannette Shirley Vieira Martin Hinkley Cynthia Anderson Arthur Harvey Emerson School Charlotte Hinkley Judy Wells Ann James Deborah Bates Romeo Francoeur Carlton Merrill Sherwood Hinkley Carole Brown Floyd Foss Louis Lemieux Richmond High School Jean Lemieux Carolyn Bishop Paula Adams Joyce Hinkley Joyce Fullerton Joseph Tripp Carolyn Hodgkins Martha Hinkley Clinton Gilpatrick Mary Sullivan Lois Pushard Patricia McDermott Gloria Small Ernest Williams Walter Varney Pauline Cray Ada Gilbert Jean Guiou Dolores McLaughlin Marilyn Schools Maxine Waltz Ann Hodgkins Victor Gomer Clyde Hinkley Gail Stuber Judy Perry Marita Hinkley Elizabeth Hass Marilyn Perry Jean Curtis Diana Giberson

Boy Scout Drive Opens This Week With Fundraising

The 1950 Boy Scout drive begins this week to support local and national Scout work. Committee members include William Turpie Edwin R. Andrews Charles Hobel Roy Stewart Arthur Hutchins Karcher Jackson and George Barker. Rodney E. Brooke will address local business leaders at a noon luncheon on the Scouts aims. Neighborhood collections run Sunday afternoon until finished with team chaplains named for Woolwich Bath and surrounding areas. Converse Fenn leads the campaign.

William Turpie Edwin R. Andrews Charles Hoebel Roy Stewart Arthur Hutchins Karcher Jackson George Barker Rodney E. Brooke Boy Scouts of America Clarence Tanner William Fogg Woolwich Arthur Packard Earle Lermond Cecil Fullerton Bath Converse

Sportsmen Clubs Lead in Conservation Survey

A national magazine survey finds sportsmen and fish and game groups drew the largest memberships and highest productive activity when they stressed sound conservation programs across the nation.

Working League hosts gathering and storm reports in Georgetown

Miss Belle Heald and Mrs. Cleaves Henderson hosted the Working League at Richards library with a brief business meeting and refreshments. Storm damage is noted with many downed trees and soaked homes around Robinhood and Five Islands. Local residents attended church fellowship, visits, and social events, with deer season results and a rose bud displayed at the library.

Belle Heald Cleaves Henderson Richards’ Library Farm Bureau William Stewart Vernon Gray Arthur Delano Campbell Robinhood Nichols Clarey Pond Roscoe P. Todd Working League Morse High School Ralph Davis William Todd Joseph Higgins Five Islands Roland Peterson Robert Jordan Ferris Leonard Bath Road Walter Beane Janice Beane Edwin Pinson North Edgecomb Bridgeport Henry Tarbox Earl Dow Woolwich Sewall Webster Augusta Indian Point Rosalind Richards John Richards Gardiner J. W. Lane Bath Jackson Hattie Murray Portland Edward C. Clarey Peterson Home Fred P. Oliver William A. Todd Todd Wakefield Mass Richard Osgoood Baby Cleaves Henderson Aubrey Fullerton Jackie Waltham Sidney C. Dalrymple Brookline Doris Reynolds Camden Vincent MacMahan Togus Hospital Roy M. Newman Dorothy Stuart John Johnson Roland E. Peterson Edwin F. Hussa

Island residents note storm damage and local visits

Philip and Miss Dorothy Stuart called at the Peterson home. Dr Hussa surveyed eastern side storm damage at MacMahan. Many island trees fell but no serious cottage damage reported. Visits include Mr and Mrs Kenneth Smith with daughter from Yarmouth to Mrs Mary Stevens, Paul Wren and son from Medford to Kennebec Point, and Frank King of Bath duck hunting.

Philip Dorothy Stuart Peterson Hussa MacMahan Kenneth Smith Yarmouth Mary Stevens Paul Wren Graham Medford Mass Kennebec Point Frank King Bath Henry Boston Nobleboro Frances Sortwell Wiscasset Robinhood Adolph Spear Spcar Blackjack Ichabod Clarence B. Hill John Williams Earle Hagan Nettie Gray Morse High School Joan Hagan Christine Williams Faylene Roy M. Newman Harry Stone Lewiston William A. Todd Fred Oliver Wakefield Reid Park Vernon Gray Lawrence Peron David Rutherford Swarthmore Edgar Osborn Osborn Florida Ida Hinckley Rudolph Pinkham George Middleton Grace Hammond Anna Johnson Gertrude Delano Ellen Cunningham Augusta Ralph Gay Melvin Comeau Orville Rowe Chester Pinkham Portland Harold A. Rowe, Jr Harold Rowe Edwin Hussa New York MacMahan Island Brenton Perow Victor Pinkham Norman Norton William Sherman Rutherford

Central church fried clam supper draws 207 attendees

The League of Central church held a fried clam supper and Christmas sale drawing 207 people Monday night. The event featured clams, chips, cabbage salad, hot rolls, pies and coffee with decorative tables. Volunteers coordinated decorations, ticketing, and serving.

League of Central Church Oral Pierce Zina M. Eaton Donald F. Preble Lawrence Harmon Higgins Beach Rudolph McRae Edward J. McMann Harold Brown William Blair Richard Kimball Earl Wade Arthur MacDonald Nancy Pratt Shirley Clark Betty McPhee Joan Mallett Barbara Legard Freida Legard Merritt Mitchell Horace Morse Marius Page Harold P. Small Ralph Bertrand Dana McIntire Harold Avery Carlton Andrews Arthur Pratt Howard Parks George Moses Laforest Hodgkins Edward Cummings Frank Sylvester Howard McPhee

Camden Ladies Visit The Merchants On Meadow Way

Miss Celia Alexander and Mrs Mary Newton of Camden were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Fred Merchant of 40 Meadow Way.

Celia Alexander Mary Newton Camden Fred Merchant Meadow Way

Five Islands community notes and holiday preparations

Local items include the Five Islands Good Neighbor club meeting with Mrs. Rudolph Pinkham, Christmas party December 19 with Mrs. Thomas Watson, and candy bags for the church tree. Bible class led by Mrs. Russell Pinkham and upcoming session with Mrs. D. W. Staffeld. Ladies Auxiliary sale Friday with fancy work and foods. Community events at Baptist church with Rev. Staires, music by a male quartet, and refreshments at Library Hall. Numerous visits, cottage stays, and travel of residents noted through the week.

Good Neighbor Club Rudolph Pinkham Thomas Watson Russell Pinkham D. W. Staffeld The Baptist Church Staires Winter Street Baptist Church Gardiner Library Hall Staffeld Henderson

No charges against driver in fatal Dummer Street incident

Police said no charges would be filed against Robert McIntire, driver of the truck that fatally struck four year old Wayne Herbert Hudson on Dummer Street. County Attorney Harold J. Rubin found no criminal negligence after review. the child reportedly ran into the path of the vehicle with no warning.

Robert McIntire Wayne Herbert Hudson Lloyd Hudson Dummer Street Harold J. Rubin McIntire

Bath doctor’s car damaged in Washington street collision

An automobile owned by Dr. Richard H. Johnson of Bath was damaged about the extent of mate on Monday evening around 7 30 when it collided with a truck driven by Lafayette Wallace Jr of Sebasco. The left rear fender was dented and scratched.

Richard H. Johnson Bath Washington Street Lafayette Wallace, Jr Sebasco

Population density of Europe per square mile noted

The record states Europe’s population density averaging 145.3 persons per square mile, indicating the region’s urbanization level and potential settlement patterns across its nations.

Europe

Holiday Follies at Bridge Academy staged at Masonic Hall

Dresden residents enjoyed Bridge Academy Holiday Follies at the Masonic building on Nov 30 and Dec 1 written and directed by Mrs. Charles Bailey of Pittston. The program featured acts from New Year’s Eve to Fourth of July with performances by Joel Weldon Althea Fitch Gladys Carver and others. Richmond High School band provided music. an auction followed the first evening and Pare's Orchestra played Friday evening. Local figures Mrs. Longfellow of Day's Ferry and community members attended and Junior Legion members plus families supported the event.

Bridge Academy Charles Bailey Pittston Joel Weldon Althea Fitch Gladys Carver Kenneth Miller St. Mary Evelyn Bodge Irene Dexter Hatch Johnny Keith Miller Althea Mitch Carol Hamlin Ella Knowlton Carol Donna Louveney Uncle Sam Clyde Barter Yvonne Bailey America the Beautiful Wimpy Goodwin Sam R. Monroe E. Bodge Loveland J. Weldon E. Ames W. Goodwin K. Thayer F. Clark H. Brown A. Fitch John Smith B. Kelley Pocahontas L. Chadwick D. Hatch E. Badge C. Thayer S. Hatch J. Damon M. Brown M. Bailey K. Lavallee B. Blodgett Richmond High School Pare Orchestra of Richmond C. E. Longfellow Day's Ferry H. and C. Shedon Gould Elmer Wade Schenectady N. Y Lester Bailey Richard Houdlette West Dresden Richmond Junior Legion American Legion Legion del Bissonette Winthrop Sherman Knowlton Roberta Henry Parker Raymond Parker Dr. Parker Boston Miss Knowlton Farmington Teachers’ College Parker New

Wedding Party Fatal Poisoning in Egypt Village

Ten guests died and 30 were hospitalized after a wedding party in a northern Egyptian village. Police say verdigris from copper cooking utensils poisoned attendees.

Fakour Egypt

New Year's Bowl Game Tie Record Stands Unbroken

In 16 New Year's Day bowl games there has never been a score tie for the first score, a record cited by analysts noting the decisive starts and repeated early advantage in these classic bowls.

Five Year Old Lad Fatally Injured in City Street

Wayne Herbert Hudson four year old son of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Hudson of Dummer street court was struck on Dummer street by a truck driven by Robert McIntire 90 summer street about 2 30 p m Monday and died at Memorial Hospital on arrival Mayo s ambulance.

Wayne Herbert Hudson Lloyd Hudson Dummer Street Robert McIntire Summer Street Memorial Hospital Mayo

Death of Donald M. Jewett in Bath Hospital

Donald M. Jewett, 37, died at Memorial hospital after a stay since November 25. Born in Bath on December 31, 1913, he was a Morse High School 1934 graduate and longtime Bath Iron Works fitter. Survived by wife Evelyn, son David, parents Erastus and Stella Jewett, two brothers, five sisters, and many relatives. burial plans not listed.

Donald M. Jewett Memorial Hospital Bath Erastus and Stella (Brown) Jewett Morse High Bath Iron Works Jewett Coldmial Club Evelyn Jewett David Park Street Erastus Jewett Alvin E Clifton I. Jewett W. D. Prescott New Rochelle N. Y Myron Dumore Boston Philip Willey East Brunswick Henry Mank George E. Dusham

Death of John W Williams in Baltimore

John W Williams died Saturday at Union Memorial Hospital Baltimore after a short pneumonia illness. Funeral was held in Baltimore. A Yale graduate and Westminster School alumnus he served as a colonel in World Wars I and II and lived most of his life in Baltimore. Survived by sister Mrs Horation Whittredge of Baltimore brother Foster Williams of Westport Conn four children John W Jr Sewall Arthur Foster and Anne Kaiulani Summers at Small Point home formerly Mrs Kaiulani Sewall Williams.

John W. Williams Union Memorial Hospital Baltimore Williams Westminster School Conn Yale University Horation Whittredge Foster Williams Westport

Mrs. Mabel C. Kimball Dies in Newton Center

Mrs. Mabel C. Kimball of Newton Center Mass widow of Edward R. Kimball died after years of illness. Funeral held Nov 29 at the Chapel of the First Baptist Church Newton Center with burial in Forest Hills. Survived by son Richard Kimball of Bath and granddaughter Mrs Addison McInnes of Rochester New York formerly of Bath.

Richard Kimball Grove Street Boston Mr. Kimball Mabel C. Kimball Newton Center Mass Edward R. Kimball Kimball First Baptist Church Forest Hills Bath Addison McInnes Rochester N. Y

Pendleton Funeral Services Held For Addison F Pendleton

Funeral services for Addison F Pendleton were held Friday morning at Curtis Funeral Home 942 Washington Street with Rev Richard J Schaper officiating. Burial followed in Grove cemetery Belfast in the family lot.

Addison F. Pendleton Curtis Funeral Home Washington Street Richard J. Schaper Winter Street Church Grove Cemetery Belfast

Boy Killed on Dummer Street by Truck

Wayne Herbert Hudson, a one year old son of Lloyd O Estabelle and Cutliffe Hudson, died after being struck by a truck on Dummer Street about 2 30 in Bath. Born October 12 1946 the child is survived by his parents three brothers two paternal grandparents and two maternal grandparents. Funeral was held Tuesday at two from his grandparents home with Rev Richard J Schaper officiating burial at Oak Grove.

Wayne Herbert Hudson Lloyd O. Estabelle Cutliffe Hudson Dummer Street Bath Gra Dummer Street Court Richard J. Schaper Winter Street Congregational Church Oak Grove Lloyd Oliver

Funeral Services for William Temple

Funeral services for William Temple were held Saturday at 2 p.m. from Curtis funeral home with Rev. C. C. Sargent officiating. Temple served on the City Council during Mayor John Small’s term and was active in the Bath Veteran Firemen’s association and the Democratic party. Burial followed in Oak Grove.

William Temple Curtis Funeral Home C. C.sargent Wesley Methodist Church Temple John Small Bath Veteran Firemen’s Association Democratic Party James A. Gillies, Jr Arthur J. Dunton Edward N. Hartnett Harry W. Thebeau Harrison Bowie Edward Sewall Fred L. Temple Harry Mosher Maurice Blaisdell Arthur Haggett Philip Boutin Elwood Hathorne Oak Grove

Harold E. Cutting Funeral Services

Funeral services for Harold E. Cutting were held Thursday afternoon at two from Central Congregational church with Rev. La forest E. Hodgkins officiating. Honorary bearers included Andrew M. Butterfield and Dr. David L. Wilson among others. Active bearers were Edwin H. P. Lowell and Granville M. Colby. Burial was in the family lot at

Harold E. Cutting Central Congregational Church Laforest E. Hodgkins Andrew M. Butterfield William A. Furber David L. Wilson Donald N. Small Lindell Chadbourne Russell W. Kenney Herbert L. Douglas Gardiner D. Rogers George Bertrand William H. Small, Jr Charles Bartlett Edwin R. Andrews George J. Goodwin John H. Gillespie Percy E. Holbrook Donald B. Hopkins Edwin H. P. Lowell Karcher S. Jackson Francis W. Norton Granville M. Colby Fred S. Osgood Herbert Morse Oak Grove

Funeral for Donald M. Jewett Held at Mayo Residence

Funeral services for Donald M. Jewett were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Arthur F. Mayo & Son Funeral Residence 819 High street. Dr. David L. Wilson officiated. Colonial Club members attended in a body. Bearers were Alfred Parks Roland Robinson Donald Stewart Carlton Pye Stanley Commeau Paul Wilson. Burial followed in the Oak Grove family lot.

Donald M. Jewett Arthur F. Mayo & Son High Street David L. Wilson Colonial Club Alfred Parks Roland Robinson Donald Stewart Carlton Pye Stanley Commeau Paul Wilson Oak Grove

Winnegance Auxiliary Bridges Winter Meeting at Homes

The Winnegance Community club auxiliary met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Ralph Rice, choosing to hold winter meetings at members' homes. Bridge awards went to Mrs. Walter Morse first and Mrs. Seymour Hayden second. Attendees included Mrs. Elmer Morse, Mrs. Edwin Small, Mrs. Danford McDonald, Mrs. Lloyd Rogers, Mrs. Ralph Rice, Mrs. Walter Morse, and Mrs. John Burgess. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Seymour Hayden’s home.

Winnegance Community Club Ralph Rice Walter Morse Seymour Hayden Elmer Morse Edwin Small Danford McDonald Lloyd Rogers John Burgess

Also Mentioned on This Page

Beulah Rebekah Lodge Emerson-Pane Post A. L Bertha Curtis Cecelia Robinson Ida Lloyd Helen Howard Auxilary Marcia Baker Firemen's Auxiliary Alfred Rack Berniece Terrill Lillian Nichols William Bennett Lilian Haynes Marilla Tarr Iva King Margaret Borjesson Sale Ruie Curtis Mabel Clifford Laura Reynolds Fern Perry Marjorie Durrell Sadie Eaton Esther Foss Grace Dickinson Helen Thrower Josie Baker Veneranda Sanford Emerson Lane Post American Legion Auxiliary Kennebec County Harford Malloy York Village Davis Percy Chambers Fort Fairfield Chambers Jack Chambers Clarence Watson Gorhamen Wytopitlock Frances White Norene White BOY Scout Call Denham A. P. Denham, Jr Corliss Street Maine Georgetown Central Church Ray Grover William Plummer Pierce's Marine Railways Dresden Marius H. Page Kennebec Greenhouses A. F. Pendleton Funeral D. M. Jewett Funeral Winnegance Fred S. Curtis & CO
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