Milk truck incident disrupts Gardner street traffic
A milk delivery truck driven by Jack Chambers backed into a freight engine at the Gardner street crossing after cutting out two cars. Chambers suffered a lower right arm contusion back and forehead laceration and was taken to Gardiner General. The rack owned by Leon Brothers Dairy was badly damaged. Local society notes cover a string of church and club events and a high school paper staff appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Cambers
Richmond Col
Gardner Street Crossing
George Goul
Chambers
Gardiner General Stal
Leon Brothers Dairy
Maurice Sullivan
St. Ambrose Catholic
Amy Bradley
U. W
C. W
Pushard-Gillou Post
Sadie Fossett
New Harbor
Methodist Youth Fellowship
June Fossett
Harold Averill
Richard Little
Doris Pullen
Norine White
Shirley Bodge
Sandra Stuber
Joyce Foster
Mary Carr
Wilder couple among new Bath residents after wedding trip
Mr and Mrs Vincent Wilder are among new Bath residents returning from a wedding trip in Boston and Medford Massachusetts Their marriage took place Nov 22 at St Charles Orromero church in Brunswick Mr Wilder works for Harold Ingerson a pulpwood dealer in Freeport Mrs Wilder nee Anne Flora Conti is daughter of Domenic Conti and his wife of Rumford Her husband hails from Medford Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent Wilder
Bath
Boston
Medford
Mass
St. Charles Orromero Church
Brunswick
Wilder
Harold Ingerson
Freeport
Anne Flora Conti
Domenic Conti
Rumford
Heliotrope Introduced to Europe from Peru
Sweet smelling heliotrope was introduced into Europe from Peru almost 200 years ago and immediately became popular.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Peru
Sin and Christmas Reflections From Georgetown Church Service
Philip Mather led a First Baptist Sunday service on Sin with scripture from I Thessalonians and Proverbs. Plans for a simple Christmas program were discussed, plus memories of a quieter Christmas past with family stockings, gifts, and home traditions in Georgetown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Mather
First Baptist
I Thessalonians
James
John
Mather
Belle Heald
Martha Bowen
Bowen
Doorthy W. Stuart
Alfred Bowe
J. R. Blackie
Harold J. Brown, Jr
Christmas Joy at Georgetown as Gifts Dine a Child
A Georgetown Center family shares a festive Christmas scene with a child savoring gifts, games, and a book, while local schools announce December 20 Christmas tree and pageant events. Georgetown Central plans a one o'clock program of grades 1–8, followed by gift presentations, with parents invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Bath
Mary
Joseph
Bethlehem
Mather Called to Pastor Five Islands Churches
Phillip Mather of Brunswick preached two sermons here, with a church business meeting voting to extend a call to him to serve both Five Islands churches. Rev J Clifton Little of Brunswick attended, and Mrs Mather is a Gordon College graduate. The community notes a Christmas program rehearsal and several local visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Clifton Little
Brunswick
Georgetown
Phillip Mather
Mather
Gordon College
South Carolina
Gordon
the Mathers
Local Social Roundup Notes from Five Islands and Town Gatherings
Miss Faylene Rowe, Miss Marlene Pinkham, Miss Elizabeth Clarke and Clayton Stevens attended Mohiba Ball Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Watson and family were supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Thibodeau at Five Islands Sunday. Mrs. Lincoln Campbell Jr and daughters were guests of Mrs. Tom Watson Sunday. The house owned by Miss Elizabeth Thompson was last occupied by the Howard Fletcher family of New York. Mr. and Mrs. Webster Harley of Candy’s Harbor were in town Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown Central School
Bath
Portland
Bristol
Roger Peterson
Edward C. Clarey
Joan Hagan
Brian Davis
Rosalyn Pinkham
Reggie
Morse High Gould Academy
Indian Point
Thompson Camp
Fox Island
Georgetown Association
Alice Gardiner
Everett Stevens
Robert Graffam
Marrtown
Bath Memoral Hospital
Hazel Gray
Georgetown Center
Chester MacMahan
Robinhood
Carroll Powers
Weir
David Y. Alkazin
Oakley Thibodeau
North Weymouth
Mass
Seguinland
Vernal Chase
Omar Perry
George Gray
Five Islands
Knubble
Frederick P. Oliver
Wakefield
William A. Todd
Joseph F. Higgins
Roy Newman
Belle Heald
Alfred Rowe, Jr
Morse High School
Mohiba
Georgetown
L. Earle Hagan
Ralph Davis
Alfred Rowe
Harry Heald
Clayton
Frank King
Edwin Hatstat
Arrowsic
Bayoint
Elizabeth Thompson
Howard Fletcher
New York
Webster Harley
Candy’s Harbor
Faylene Rowe
Marlene Pinkham
Elizabeth Clarke
Clayton Stevens
Tom Watson
Maynard Thibodeau
Lincoln Campbell, Jr
Mrs Guy Smith of Hollis Center
Word arrived in Bath of the death of Mrs. Guy Smith of Hollis Center in the early hours Friday She leaves three daughters Adena Smith a Morse High School teacher Lucy Smith and Monroe Beane both of Hollis Center Funeral services are set for Sunday at two this afternoon from her Hollis Center home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Guy Smith
Hollis Center
Funeral for Arthur E. Squires
Funeral services for Arthur E. Squires were held Monday afternoon at two at the A F Mayo Son Funeral residence with Rev Richard J Schaper of the Winter Street Congregational church officiating. Bearers were Eugene Rouillard Ernest Rouillard Charles Renaud Robert Renaud Albert Renaud and George Renaud. Burial followed in the family lot at Oak Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur E. Squires
A. F. Mayo & Son
Richard J. Schaper
Winter Street
Clergyman Fined for Night Hunting in Maine Incident
The Rev. Philip H. Lush of South Portland faced charges for night hunting and reckless driving after a Nov. 28 chase with Derril and William Lamb of Brunswick. Lush pled no contest to night hunting, was fined 200 and 4.70 costs, while the Lamb brothers paid 400 plus 21.82 and 200 plus 12.02 respectively. reckless driving was not pressed due to lack of evidence and good records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip H. Lush
South Portland
Municipal
Lush
Nolo Contendre
Lamb Brothers
Derril
William
Brunswick
Bowdoinham
Derril Lamb
Gardiner R. Deering
Harold J. Rubin
Rubin
Inland Fish and Game
Donald S. Higgins
George Buzzell
Musicians Entertain Hyde Home Children at Holiday Concert
A Bath event featured over 60 attendees including Hyde Memorial Home children and families. Larry Katz organized with Local 364 funds and the Music Performance Trust Fund backing. performers included Bob Rice, Bob Warren, Dick Hodgdon, Hilton Libby, and the drummer, delivering Christmas and popular selections.
Elks Club to Honor Joseph H. Mullaney in Bath
Bath Lodge of Elks will honor Past Exalted Ruler Joseph H. Mullaney with the Joseph H. Mullaney class initiation at the regular meeting. A 6 30 lobster salad supper will precede entertainment as the lodge notes his 12 years of service and ritualistic work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Lodge of Elks
Joseph H. Mullaney
Mullaney
Bath Lodge
Maine
Obituary of Robert D Harnden 67 of Boston
Robert Delano Harnden 67 died in Boston after a short illness. Born in Woolwich May 12 1884 he lived in Bath during youth and attended Bath High School. Survived by wife Lena Heald Shepard two children a grandson brother and sister. Body to be brought to Bath for funeral Friday at 2 pm from Arthur F Mayo & Son Funeral Residence. Burial in Oak Grove family lot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Delano Harnden
Boston
Woolwich
Frank M
Elizabeth (Fullerton) Harnden
Bath
Robert D. Harnden, Jr
Robert D
Los Angeles
Calif
William Harnden
Patten
James Woodbury
Portland
Arthur F. Mayo & Son
High Street
Richard J. Schaper
Winter Street Congregational Church
Oak Grove
Edward K Thompson longtime West Bath official dies
Edward Kimball Thompson 57 longtime town treasurer and clerk of West Bath died Monday at his West Bath home after 40 years in town. He served as treasurer and selectman and was town clerk for five years. Survived by wife Edna, two sons Perry II and Edward S., sister Gertrude Lilly, brothers Luther and Perry, a grandchild and two nephews. Funeral Thursday at 2 30 from Curtis Funeral Home with burial at Oak family lot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Kimball Thompson
West Bath
Mr. Thompson
Bath
Samuel D
Lizzie Loud Thompson
Morse High School
Curtis Funeral Home
Oak Grove
Washington engineer dies after Solomon Islands work accident
Arthur E. Squires 69 of Washington DC died Dec. 5 at Providence hospital after a September injury in the Solomon Islands while working as a bridge construction engineer. Survived by daughter Louise Squires, step-daughter Eleanor Rouillard, and sister Amelia Barrett. Funeral Monday at 2 p.m. at A. F. Mayo Funeral Residence with Rev Richard J. Schaver officiating. Burial in Oak Grove family lot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur E. Squires
Washington, D. C
Alma Renaud Squires
Bath
Providence Hospital
London
England
Washington
Squires
Solomon Islands
United States
Louise Squires
Eleanor Rouillard
Amelia Barrett
A. F. Mayo
Richard J. Schaver
Winter Street Church
Oak Grove
Walter Campbell 61 Dies in Los Angeles
Walter Campbell of West Bath born July 1890 in West Bath died in Los Angeles California after heart illness. He worked as an electrician at Bath Iron Works and a purser for Charles W Morse Co before moving to California in 1918 to join Meyer Motion Picture Co Hollywood. He is survived by his wife Margaret McLaughlin Bath son Walter two brothers Ray James L Campbell Lakewood RI and Lester G Campbell Standish an aunt Mrs David N Heald and several nieces and cousins. Funeral and burial planned in Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Campbell
West Bath
Los Angeles
Calif
Gram
Ray Campbell
Campbell
Aerane
Helen (Clary) Agen
Bath Iron Works
Wees
Charles W. Morse 35, Co
New York
California
Meyer Motion Picture Co
Hollywood
Margaret McLaughlin
Bath
Walter
U. S. Navy
Ray
James L
Lakewood
R. I
Lester G. Campbell
Standish
David N. Heald
George P Moody 74 dies after long illness at Memorial hospital
George P Moody aged 74 died Tuesday morning at Memorial hospital after a long illness. Born in Minersville on August 8 1877 he was a Hyde Windlass Co retiree of 30 years and a Modern Woodmen of America member. Survived by widow Blanche M Moody seven daughters and several grandchildren. Funeral Wednesday at two from Funeral Residence Rev C Clifford Sargent of Wesley Methodist Church officiating. Burial in Oak Grove family lot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George P. Moody
Memorial Hospital
Minersville S
John and
Lorena (Farr)Moody
Moody
Hyde Windlass Co
Modern Woodmen of America
Blanche M. (Pushard) Moody
Hazel Verrill
Malen Genthner
Irene Tabor
This City
Charles Bartlett
Elwood Mansur
Augusta
Blanche Docter
Metz
Carolyn Ee
Fitchburg
Mass
Clifton
Bath
Lewis
Nahant
George, Jr
Bangor
Wena Iernoon
C. Clifford Sargent
Wesley Methodist Church
Oak Grove
Bath native Thomas Artis dies in Massachusetts
Thomas Artis formerly of Bath died at his home in W Heights Massachusetts on December 4. Funeral services were held Thursday. Survived by two daughters Charlotte and Helen one living at home. He worked in the drafting room at Bath Iron Works and later joined Bethlehem Shipbuilding in Quincy. The family attended Winter Street Congregational church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
W Heights
Mass
Thomas Artis
High Street
Artis
Charlotte
Helen
Bethlehem Shipbuilding Aean
Quincy
Bath Iron Works
John McInnes
Winter Street Congregational Church
Fenn Family Returns From Brookline Visit
Mr and Mrs Converse G Fenn and family of High street returned Saturday after a short stay in Brookline Massachusetts They visited Abbott Academy in Andover during the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Converse G. Fenn
High Street
Brookline
Mass
Andover
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Garnet
Richmond
Mary Sullivan
Jack Chambers
Philip Holman
Porley
Matthackley
Lois Pushard
Jason Harwood
Joan MacKinnon
Florence Wheeler
Juvenile Grange
Rosalia Sanford
Litchfield
Baptist Church
Grace Rackley
Africa
Enterprise Grange
Bertha Curtis
Minnie Batchelder
State Grange
Dana Sullivan
Gerald
David Wilson
Joseph Tripp
Beulah Rebekah Lodge
William Thebeau
Pittston
Carmen
Melvin Hinckley
Maurice Hinckley
Langdon Road
Miss Thebeau
Gardiner High School
Hinkley
Federal Shoe Co
Methodist Church
Elizabeth Barter
Center Street
Norris Sidelinger
York
Sidelinger
Alden Taplin
Reginald T. Frost
Hart
Mildred Morris
Russell A. Ring
Nashua
N. H
Lowell Savage
Irving Hamlin
Main Street
Fern Reynolds
Leslie Chipman
Sarah
Pittsfield
William Meserve
Belle Call
Water Street
Max
Katz
Elm St
Tel
Louis Fineberg
Music Mart
Guitars
Gibson
Selmer
Ukes
Congress
St. Opp
State Theater
Ceorgetown
Ambrose Thibodoinham
Leon Hickley
Mary Stevens
Yarmouth
Clayton Doyle
Heald Brothers
Noble House
Ladies’ Auxiliary
The
Library Association
William Marr
Victor Pinkham
Good Neighbor Club
Carr Cottage
Orville Rowe
Raphael Higgins
Franz Stevens
Dennis Moore
Harlan Pinkham
Higgins
Stanley Lewis
Arthur Marr
Malden
D. W. Staffeld
Capt
Stinson Davis
MacMahan Island
Bath Memorial Hospital
Russell Pinkham
Kittery
Phillip Mathers
Andrew Rowe
Nehemiah Boynton
Connecticut
Paul Thompson
Boynton
Dorothy Thompson
Mrs
Clergyman
Elks Club
Joseph W. Larrabee
Larrabee
Sagadahog County
Grange
Sagadahoc County
Sagadahoc
Laura Gackenback
R. N
Brooklyn
N. Y
Richard Frates
North Street
Edward K. Thompson
Iron Works
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