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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1952

Page

5

High School to Stage Three Act Comedy and Local Events

A high school plans an 8 p.m. three act comedy titled Husband at Odd Fellows Hall featuring a long list of players including Dot Dolson Maxine Waltz Bill Jones and Walter Varney. Progressive 4 H club met with plans for a Christmas party and gift exchange Jan 1 at Mrs Land Curtis. Basketball opener vs Bates Manufacturing Co. of Lewiston set for 8 p.m. in the school gym with former Bates college stars in Richmond lineup.

Odd Fellows Georgia Moeller Dot Dolson Maxine Waltz Bill Jones Walter Varney Wilmer Sneed Aime Thuotte Aunt Hazel Ann Hodgkins Jaboe Gloria Small Jubilee Pauline Cray Elberta Peach Marilyn Schools Aurtley Jean Guiou Hiram Hardwick Jack Sedgley Wild Man Boreno George McCosh Earl Lewis P Dow Japis Gray Erland Curtis Priscilla Riske Sandra LeMont Pushard-Guiou Post Bates Manufacturing Co Lewiston Richmond Alex Somerville Larry Quimby Fred Douglass Buzz Clark Bates College Ken Noyes James Burney Richmond Legion Gil Hinkley William Keliher Boston College Richmond Grammar School Central Distributors Rumford Chiefs Brunswick Naval Air Station Dow Field Portbed Willen J. Kelcher South Front Street Richmond Sportsmen Association Earl Dickinson Charles Leon Harris Hutchins James Charles Leon Harris Hutchins George Hoyt Ralph Dickinson Clowes Guiou, Jr Harold Harford Clayton Pinkham Pushard-Guiou V.F W Peggy Lewis Mary Brown Brunswick District II Anna Kelly Randolph Mary Alexander Eva Douglass Emeth Royal Arch Chapter Masons W.S.C.S Progressive Grange Lions Club Santa Claus Neal Powers Wilbur Emerson Darrell Giberson Emerson Lane Post Auxiliary A. L Legion Baptist Women's Mission Fellowship John Thrower

Community Notices and Holiday Plans From Pownalboro and Vicinity

Local clubs and churches announce Christmas events and gatherings across Pownalboro West Dresden and surrounding areas. Notables include Mrs. Frank Houdlette hosting the Extension Association, Olive Branch Chapter Christmas plans, P. T. A. meeting at Mrs. Charles Gray’s home, and Eastern River Grange party on December 19. A new artesian well near the hall improves the long used water supply once drawn from Mrs. Augustus Good’s well. Basketball at Bridge Academy opened with a 30 38 win by the girls team led by Nancy Bourgoin and Louise Robbins. alumni faced current players. Several residents visited or returned from appointments at hospitals and military bases, and church leaders schedule a special Dres den Mills Methodist meeting and a Christmas pageant led by Mrs. Euelin Pray.

Frank Houdlette Extension Association Pownalboro Society James Milligan West Dresden Melville Houdlette Charles Gray Eee Olive Branch O. E Edward Good Lynde Lila Fitch Alvin Jewett Charles Donald Horace Gilpatrick Ernest Cate Eastern River Grange P. of H Augustus Good State Grange Augusta Benjamin Wentworth Bernard Bailey Fred Allen Gloria Jewell Edith Carney Lester McPhail Cedric Hamlin Frank Goodwin Central Maine Hospital Lewiston Bridge Academy Pownalboro Hall Hazel Brown Anna Tobey Mary Brown Vic Allen Lorraine Hall Ida Robbins Nancy Bourgoin Louise Robbins Ella Knowlton Shirley Robbins Kay Hall Patricia Kelley Rosalie Sanford Chester Dorr Gerry Newcomb John Westbrook Harold Austin Bud Worthing Joel Weldon Jack Brown Richard Radcliffe Wayne Battler W. Goodwin Bridge Acdamey Farmington State Teachers College Dexter Hatch Fort Devens Richard McComb Fort Monmouth Alviin Berry Great Lakes Naval Station Dresden Mills Methodist Church Euelin Shelia Hamlin Milo Fred Chapman of Gardiner Frank Lemarr Oliver Getchell

Cilla Foster Leaders Neighborhood Project Plans

The 1953 Progressive 4-H club year lists January Better Buttonholes at Mrs. Russell Williams with Grace Hooper Alicia Sedgley and Ethel Wallace on dinner committee. Monthly topics include Keeping Fit With Proteins February and More Comfort In Your Living Room June among others and a July annual tour.

Cilla Foster India Erma Raynes Russell Williams Grace Hooper Alicia Sedgley Ethel Wallace

Mrs Zoie Bell Card Dies at 80 in Richmond Home

Zoie Bell Card 80 died Saturday at her North Front street home. Born October 17, 1872 in West Branch Iowa she was a daughter of James L Stewart and Laura Bennett Stewart. She lived in Richmond most of her life and belonged to the Methodist church and Idea Home Corner club. Survivors include husband Thaddeus Card two brothers Frank Stewart Hyde Park Massachusetts and Herbert Stewart Dresden and a sister Mrs Everett Kincaid Richmond. Services were Tuesday afternoon at Roberts Funeral Home with Rev Frank M Fellows officiating burial in Richmond cemetery.

Zoie Bell Card Zoie Belle Card North Front Street West Branch Iowa James L Laura Bennett Stewart Richmond Methodist Church Idea Home Corner Club Thaddeus Card Frank Stewart Hyde Park Mass Herbert Stewart Dresden Everett Kincaid Roberts

Wise Men sermon and parish affairs at First Baptist

The First Baptist church preached on The Wise Men from Matthew and outlined three traits: Bible study, personal worship, and giving gifts. The meeting voted to raise 200 to match a present from the United Baptist Convention of Maine for a projected parsonage, with one year to pay. Parish notes mention Christmas rehearsals and local community items as well.

First Baptist Church Reedy Jesus Christ United Baptist Convention of Maine Georgetown Independent Arrowsie Robinhood Riggsville Arrowsic Central School

Local residents share visits and hospital events

Harry L. Horne and grandsons Douglas and Chester visited in town. Mrs. William MacDonald remains a Memorial hospital patient. Numerous local families hosted meals and shopped, while Reid Park outings and hospital visits mark a busy week. Holly Brown underwent tonsil and adenoid surgery at Memorial. Alvah and Eugene Reynolds toured Rockland after a major fire, with weekend trips to Augusta and back.

Harry L. Horne Bath Douglas Chester William MacDonald Georgetown Center Memorial Hospital Murray Peterson Peterson Maude Reeves South Bristol Roland Peterson Robinhood William A. Todd Roy M. Newman Melvin Cunningham Joseph F. Higgins Belle Heald Augusta Eugene Reynolds Eric Reynolds Alvah Reynolds Carroll

Bath Garden Club Decorates Hyde Memorial Home for Christmas

Bath Garden club members decorated the Hyde Memorial Home with evergreen yuletide arrangements for mantles and doors. Each bedroom received a Christmas tree and staff cut-outs of angels and Santa Clauses joined silver and white mantles. A wreath adorned the front door as volunteers from the committee led the effort to spread festive cheer for the children.

Bath Garden Club Hyde Memorial Home Kris Kringle Garden Club James A. Gillies, Jr Frank W. Sparks, Jr Cornwall B. Rogers Bowen Torrey William L. Skelton Kenneth Gove Marie I. Preston

Nativity Costumes Prepared for December 21 Play

Committees at Winter Street church prepare staging and costumes for the Nativity presentation Sunday at seven. Many helpers return from prior productions. Mrs Roscoe P McFadden leads organizing efforts. David Y Alkazin with Herbert Anderson Jr. handles staging setup.

Winter Street Roscoe P. McFadden David Y. Alkazin Herbert Anderson, Jr

Winnegance Auxiliary Bridge Winners Named

The Winnegance Auxiliary held a Thursday bridge session at 43 High Street hosted by Mrs. John Burgess. First prize went to Mrs. Elmer Morse and second to Mrs. Edwin Small. refreshments followed. Next meeting will be at Mrs. Seymour A. Hayden’s home on High Street.

Winnegance John Burgess High Street Elmer Morse Edwin Small Seymour A. Hayden Seymour Hayden Walter Morse Charles Hewitt Wingfeld W. Morse Donald MacDonald

Five Islands Community News Highlights Christmas Preparations

Thomas Blaisdell celebrates his 90th birthday with visitors and two cakes as Five Islands makes ready for the holidays. Neighborhood activity includes church concert rehearsals, library donations, Bible classes, and local family visits amid ongoing school events and festive decorations.

Bay Point Residents Share News and Local Chores

Bay Point residents report rough seas hampering fishing this week with high breakers and strong tides. Frank and Mary Carlton of Woolwich spent an evening at the Navajo. Sarasota couple Fred and Mrs Lytton welcome a daughter born December 7 weighing six pounds. Bay Point visitors Kenneth Crafts and sons Donald and Stanley stop by. Harry Knight and grandson Douglass from Bath visit Bay Point. Madison Moore and son Madison Jr of Cape Cottage call at the Navajo. Yvonne Bussey and Karen Furbish suffer flu. Eleanor Mains visits grandmother Mrs Mina Hinckley at Mrs Henry Adams home in Bath. Colleen Butterfield, former Bay Point resident, begins observation and treatment at Central Maine General Hospital Lewiston. Central Grammar School Georgetown closes for a bus breakdown. no school held.

Thomas Blaisdell Five Islands David Rutherford Alton Reed Central School Lawrence Perow Bath Lester Lewis Richmond Lloyd Pinkham Fenton Moore D. W. Staffeld Boston Woodrow Gray Jerry Rudolph Pinkham Kathleen Rittall Marlene Pinkham Constance Gray Harold Pinkham Beverly Rittall Mohiba Stanley Lewis Florida Marion Stevens Exeter N. H Frank Allard South Danville Allen Rowe South Portland Orville Rowe Boothbay Harbor Sunay Billy Collins Albert Moore Georgetown Central School Barbara Pratt Togus Jeanette Pinkham Arthur Berry Victor Pinkham William Marr Vernon Gray George Young Bouys Camden Francis Pierce Boca Raton Fla Frank Carlton Woolwich Fred Lytton Sarasota Lytton J. P. Townsend Bay Point Kenneth Crafts Donald Stanley Harry Knight Douglass Madison Moore Madison, Jr Cape Cottage Yvonne Bussey Karen Furbish Eleanor Mains Mina Hinckley Henry Adams Colleen B. Butterfield Central Maine General Hospital Lewiston Central Grammar School Georgetown

Funeral services for Francis R. Whitney held in East Providence

Francis R. Whitney 64 former East Providence firefighter died December 5 in Warwick Rhode Island. Services were conducted at Second Baptist Church East Providence with Rev Walter Schoepfer officiating. Burial at Riverside Cemetery Brunswick Maine. He lived in Turner Maine after retirement in 1939 and left a widow two daughters a son a stepson and stepdaughter sixteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Whitney held Knights of Pythias offices and belonged to several fraternal orders.

Francis R. Whitney East Providence Warwick R.I Walter Schoepfer Second Baptist Chuch Riverside Cemetery Brunswick Whitney Arthur J. Kelley Jefferson Boulevard Turner Lisbon Falls George H Carrie Estella (Soule) Whitney Loda (Roessler) Whitney Kenneth A. Crafts Bay Point Kelley John F. Burns Pawtucket Royce Whittemore East

Obituary for Harry Lester Libby 57 in Bath

Harry Lester Libby 57 of 335 High Street died at Memorial hospital early Wednesday. Born July 20 1895 in Carthage he was a son of the late Lester S and Nettie Beals Libby. He taught in Southwick and Windham and worked at Todd Bath Shipbuilding during World War II. At death he was employed at the U S Naval Air Station Brunswick and had been ill two months. He survived by wife Grace Farrell Libby three sons a daughter two sisters three brothers and many nieces and nephews. Funeral Friday at Curtis Funeral Home with Rev Harold L Allen officiating burial in Oak Grove family lot.

Harry Lester Libby High Street Memorial Hospital Carthage Lester S. End Nettie (Beals) Libby Libby Hebron Academy Gorham Normal School Springfield College Boston University Southwick Mass Windham Todd- Bath Shipbuilding Corp South Portland U. S. Naval Air Station Brunswick Masonic Order Grace Farrell Libby Harry L. Libby, Jr Hershel I. Libby Hilton F. Libby Bath Washington Street Harold L. Allen Corliss Street Oak Grove

Central Church Plans Christmas Week Programs

Central church Sunday school children rehearse Saturday at 10 for a program on Sunday afternoon at 3 featuring a White Gifts for the King Service. Afterward, parties and tea follow in the parish house with League refreshments. Christmas Eve Worship is set for 11 10 p m Wednesday Dec 24.

Central Church League

Suburb Civic Club Plans Christmas Party in Winneganee

The Suburb Civic Club of Winneganee schedules a Thursday evening Christmas party at the community house with gift exchange and refreshments. The prior December 8 sale raised a nice sum for Christmas baskets and benevolent efforts. Mrs Emma Hall won the doll and Mrs Sidney Higgins received the courtesy gift.

Terrace Club Teac Club Holds Anual Banquet Evening

The Terrace Club Teac Club held its annal banquet Wednesday last at the Sedgwick. Members present included Betty McDougall Irene Perkins Leah Coleman Dolly Jones Harriet Garside Christine Watts Betty McInnis Kay Young and Millicent Ball as they ended with Mohiba for an enjoyable evening.

Teac’ Club Sedgwick Betty McDougall Irene Perkins Leah Coleman Dolly Jones Harriet Garside Christine Watts Betty McInnis I Kay Young Millicent Ball

Coggeshall Rites Noted for Phippsburg Leader

George Elmer Coggeshall 77 of Phippsburg died suddenly at home Monday noon after a 23 year residence there. Born in Middletown Rhode Island September 3 1875 he married Della Piper in 1902 and celebrated their golden anniversary last month. He worked as motorman for Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway and at Matinicus, helped build the Yale Bowl, served with the State Highways Department and led the B and A railroad wood mill at Milo. In retirement he was in Bath Iron Works sheet metal eight years. Surviving are widow Della two sons Orman L Coggeshall five grandchildren and two nieces. Funeral arrangements will be announced.

George Elmer Coggeshall Phippsburg Middletown R. I George Coggeshall Old Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway Matinicus Texas Yale Bath Iron Works Della Piper Coggeshall Orman L. Coggeshall

Death of Mrs Ethelyn Spinney Downing

Mrs. Ethelyn Spinney Downing 39 wife of Sgt James P Downing U S A stationed at Fort Devens Mass died Friday morning at the U S Naval hospital Chelsea Mass after a year long illness. She lived at 12 Bluff road Bath born Phippsburg Aug 16 1913 daughter of Ralph E and Effie Perkins Spinney a Morse High and Bliss College alumna. She worked for Bath Iron Works during World War II and Bates Manufacturing Co Lewiston. Survived by husband three daughters Sharon Suzanne Gail, two sisters Doris Spinney and Ernestine Carty Bath, one brother Ralph A Spinney Schenectady NY, three aunts Mrs Spinney Mrs Cates Mrs Grove, one uncle Clarence Perkins and several cousins.

Ethelyn Spinney Downing James P. Downing Fort Devens Mass U. S. Naval Hospital Chelsea Bluff Road Bath Phippsburg Ralph E Effie (Perkins) Spinney Downing Morse High Bliss College Bath Iron Works Bates Manufacturing Co Lewiston Carrie Luce Carrie Smith Sharon L Suzanne Gail L Doris Spinney Ernestine Carty Ralph A. Spinney Schenectady N. Y Susan Spinney Edith Cates Auburn Reta Grove Long Beach Calif Clarence Perkins Popham Beach

Obituary: Horace Edwin Wade of Woolwich Passes at 83

Horace Edwin Wade 83 of Woolwich died Saturday at his son Laforest Wade’s home in New Britain Connecticut while wintering there. Born in Topsham he was a former Wiscasset Grain Co salesman and a member of the Rabani Lodge Lewiston A F and A M. Surviving: daughter Grace Coulter Washington DC, son Laforest Wade New Britain CT, brother Willard Wade Lewiston, three grandchildren, two great grandchildren. Body arrived Bath Monday morning Curtis Funeral Home with services Wednesday at 2 PM and burial in Riverside Cemetery Woolwich.

Horace Edwin Wade Woolwich Laforest Wade New Britain Conn Mr. Wade Topsham Wiscasset Grain Co Rabani Lodge Lewiston A. F A. M Grace Coulter Washington, D. C

Samuel F. Inman Dies at 75 in Bath

Samuel F. Inman 75 died at his home 31 North street court Sunday evening. Born in Hallowell February 5 1877 he was a longtime employee of Bath Cemetery and Park Department. He was a member of St Marys church. Survived by widow Alice Hale Inman Bath a sister Beatrice and a brother Fred.

Samuel F. Inman North Street Court Hallowell Zachary Henrietta Farnum Inman Inman City of Bath Cemetery St. Mary's Church Alice Hale Inman Bath Beatrice Fred

Lemuel C Frye 77 Bath native died at Mace home

Lemuel Carlton Frye born July 7 1875 in Bath. son of Chauncy and Patience Frye. A rope maker and ship caulker, his last work was on the old U S S Constitution during reconditioning at Boston Navy Yard. He may have a brother in Bangor.

Lemuel Carlton Frye Mace Washington Street East Lane Bath Frye Chauncy Patience Orr Frye Boston Navy Yard John A. Lord U.S.N Bangor

Widow Mrs Emily Vail Judge Dies in Taunton

Mrs Emily Vail Judge widow of John Judge died at Morton Memorial Taunton Mass after two months of hospitalization for a broken hip from a home fall. Born in Saint John New Brunswick she lived most of her life in Raynham Mass where her husband ran a dairy. Survived by sons James John George and Alfred and daughters Lottie and Alice with sisters Mrs Hewett and Mrs Otis and brother Lawrence R Vail.

Emily (Vail John Judge Morton Taunton Mass St. John N. B Alfred and Emily (Morris) Vail Raynham United States Massachusetts New York Florida William H. Hewett Wellesley Alice Otis Hartford

Alfred L Tarbox Dies After Brief Illness at 85

Alfred L Tarbox aged 85 died Wednesday at 7 o clock at his home 37 Oak Street after a brief illness. A Maine family member and longtime Pinlons resident, he was the son of Henry and Afamede Tarbox and the grandson of Alfred Lemont. He was an only son, with A L Tarbox Jr. noted.

Alfred L. Tarbox Oak Street Mr. Tarbox Henry and Afamede Tarbox Alfred Lemont A. L. Tarbox, Jr

Mrs Ethel J Hill dies in Boston hospital

Mrs. Ethel J. Hill wife of William E Hill of North Cambridge Mayo died at Boston City Hospital on December 9. She leaves her children Floyd A and Chrys A Williams of Roxbury and her mother Mrs Sadie Garcelon of Bath. Services were December 11 at 2 pm from Union Baptist Church Cambridge with burial in Cambridge cemetery.

Ethel J. Hill William, E North Cambridge Mayo Boston City Hospital Bath Sadie Children Fiyod A Chrys A. Williams Roxbury Mass Sadie Garcelon Union Baptist Church Cambridge Cambridge Cemetery

Funeral for Mrs. Ethelyn Spinney Downing

Mrs. Ethelyn Spinney Downing died recently with funeral held Monday at Curtis Funeral Home. Rev. Dr. David L. Wilson presided. Pallbearers included Stanley Perkins Norman Perkins Lester Morse and William Gilman. Burial followed at Hillside cemetery Parker Head family lot.

Ethelyn Spinney Downing Curtis Funeral Home David L. Wilson Stanley Perkins Norman Perkins Lester Morse William Gilman Hillside Cemetery Parker Head

Funeral for Lemuel Frye Held at Curtis Funeral Home

Funeral service for Lemuel Carlton Frye took place Monday at 10 AM at Curtis Funeral Home with Rev. Laforest E. Hodgkins of Central Congregational Church officiating. Burial followed in the family plot at Oak Grove.

Lemuel Carlton Frye Curtis Funeral Home Laforest E. Hodgkins Central Congregational Church Oak Grove

Committal Service Held for Alfred L. Tarbox

A committal service for Alfred L. Tarbox was held at the grave in Oak Grove cemetery on Saturday morning with Rev. Dr. David L. Wilson officiating and a gathering of relatives and friends in attendance.

Alfred L. Tarbox Oak Grove Cemetery David L. Wilson

Coggeshall Funeral to Be Thurs at Curtis Funeral Home

Funeral service for George E. Coggeshall will be Thursday afternoon at two from Curtis Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the family lot at Oakgrove cemetery.

George E. Coggeshall Curtis Funeral Home Oakgrove

Club Forty Two hears talk by Mrs Warren Hawley

Mrs Warren Hawley speech therapist at Hyde Memorial Home spoke at Club Forty Two meeting. Refreshments were served by Mrs Howard Farr Mrs Frederick Henderson and Miss Edith Small. Next week an important council meeting at 7 30 precedes the regular ness session.

Warren Hawley Hyde Memorial Home Club Forty-Two Hawley Howard Farr Frederick Henderson Edith Small

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Richmond Corner Extension Association Paul Clark Zelma Brown Clark Pris Lowell Temple Pythian Damon Temple Portland Susie Darrah Sarah Potter Sidney Dalrymple Middle Dyke Farm Brookline Crocker Simpson Joseph Lane Jackie Harrison Westport Mary Lee Rowe Hyde Lincoln Campbell Nellie Spinney Donald Dupre Baby Brunswick Air Base Terrace Club Winneyance Ethelyn S. Downing Sgt Emily Vail Lawrence R. Vail of Ethelyn G. E. Coggeshall Funeral Club Forty
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