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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1951

Page

5

Richmond Community Notices Cover Dances And Visits

Richmond area clubs held Christmas events and meetings last week. Residents attended parties at IOOF hall and Enterprise grange while Akira Nanake spoke at Bowdoin. Fire damaged a chimney on Darrah street, with about 100 dollars in damage.

Richmond Rd of Trade Mond Margaret Duren Topshamms Beary Methodist Y.A.Y.F Lillian Patrice Webber Curtis da Curtis Enterprise Grange Dana Sullivan Vivian Tripp Alice Hinkley Mildred Gilpatrick Louise Pashard Edward Coughlin South Front Street Maine Lewiston Pushard Richmond High School State Grange Bangor Mabel Payne Gardiner Ruth Stilphen Gardner Street Mary’ Hall Seth Ridlon Yarmouth Pushard-Guiou V.F.W Sadier Fossett New Harbor Akira Nakane Tokyo Japan Bowdoin College Brunswick Akira I.0.c.f Hall Darrah Street Lillian A. Johnson Progressive Grange Sagadahoc Grange Little Wanderers Robert Wallace

Mrs Lucy Tarr obituary in Richmond county notes life of local matron

Mrs Lucy May Tarr 73 widow of Edwin O Tarr died Sunday at her Richmond home. Born June 28 1878 in Richmond she was daughter of Silas and Eunice Skillins. Surviving are son Henry daughter Mrs Gwen Douglass sister Mrs Ges Libby all of Richmond four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was past matron of Mount Carmel chapter OES Richmond secretary for more than 30 years of Progressive Grange Richmond and secretary for Sagadahoc Pomona for about the same period.

Lucy Tarr Lucy May Tarr Edwin O. Tarr Richmond Corner Richmond Silas Eunice Purington Skillins Henry Gwent Douglass Ges Libby Tarr Mount Carmel Progressive Grange Sagadahoz Pomona

Cosmo Silver Tea Fetes Holiday Project Support

The Cosmo Silver Tea at the Cosmo politan club drew a large crowd on Sunday afternoon with a green and white church scene centerpiece and silver tableware. Proceeds fund club philanthropic work including Christmas baskets for needy families. decorations by Cosmo Garden club under Miss Alice Johnson. 200 wrapped gift packages sent to State hospital Augusta. Bath Daily Times subscription donated to patients in Bath and Sagadahoc county.

Cosmopolitan Club Cosmo Garden Club Alice Johnson Carroll Deering Granville Colby Linwood Boardman Abbott Redion Percy Pratt Allen Noble Albert Whitney Frederick Moffatt James Knight Leslie Stairs Clyde Pinkham Mildred G. Nichols Gerard Billington Bernard Knight Woodbury Bailey Arthur Eseley

Chicken Pie Dinner And Christmas Tree At Good Will Club

Nequasset Extension Service met at Good Will club house Sagadahoc Ferry with 20 members and four guests. A trimmed tree held gifts for exchange after the business meeting. Upcoming programs include Textile Painting and a yearly schedule with lectures on health buys and homemaking topics led by local leaders.

Good Will Club Nequasset Extension Service Good Will Sagadahoc Ferry Geraldine Edgerly Nina Gavett Marjorie Woerter Hilda Wetherington Charlotte Leeman Glennell Brown Eldie Wright Ethel Bailey Georgie Walker Togus Mary Hall Gertrude Marston

Funeral services for Ernest L. Harvey

Gardiner and Richmond Insurance Co. and a Kennebec Journal correspondent report funeral services were held Tuesday with Ernest L. Harvey officiating. Burial followed at Litchfield Plains Cemetery.

Chef Ira Davis Leaves New Meadows for Portland Visit

Ira Davis formerly employed as chef at New Meadows restaurant departed Monday for South Portland to visit his mother Mrs. Mabel F. Davis.

Ira Davis New Meadows Restaurant South Portland Mabel F. Davis

Christmas program and town notes from Georgetown

The article covers a Christmas program at Central School with student performers under Miss Beatrice Bouton, a Baptist sermon at First Baptist by Philip Mather, and town updates on weather, mail routes, road work, and PTA preparations for a Central School Christmas tree. It notes local spirits, lights, and community acts across Georgetown and surrounding areas.

Philip Mather First Baptist Church Alfred Are Jr Central School Music Box Barbara Lewis Eric Graffami Sandra Mank Silver Bells Steven Thibodeau Ann Rowe Ruth Kennerson Janice Pinkham Evelyn Pinkham Beatrice Bouton James Clark Mary Sylvia Pinkham Joseph Harry Carr Donald Kennerson Angels Nancy Tibbetts Evelyn Campbell Louise Powers Elaine Stevens Edith Powers Nancy Powers Kathleen Rowe Sherry Rowe Shepherds Robert Spear Robert Powers Bruce MacGillivary Keith MacGillivary Blaine Hanna Carl Williams The Wise Men Robert Moore Richard Hanna Ronald Thibodeau Walter Stevens Richard Harrison Anthony Jordan Marilyn Cunningham Walter Beane Elizabeth Harris Georgetown Bath Spinney’s Mills Arrowsie Robinhood Guideboard Hill Everett Stevens Lester Powers Percy MacGillivary Five Islands Allen Bean Georgetown Center Jack Lee Wilfred Burgess Arrowsic Mr. Bean

Bay Point Endures Snow and Cold Weekend Visit Delays

Bay Point residents faced a 10 inch snowfall and sub zero temperatures last weekend. Snowplows operated over Saturday and Sunday as Friday night’s storm lingered. Mail delivery was delayed by travel shutdowns and weather. A telegram from Meriden halted Santa Claus plans, with hopes to visit later. Local birds, partridge on the Kennebec, and various residents’ health updates filled the week.

Bay Point Santa Claus Louisa Howard Meriden Conn Santa Georgetown Kennebec Dwight Furbish Sumner Mains Fairfield Thomas Hagan Fred P. Taylor Auburn Hagan Bath Hope Reed Woolwich George Renaud Geneva Morang Hilmer Bowen

Christmas Social Irish Boston Trip and Local Errands

A holiday update lists Mrs. Sonie Thibodeau and Mrs Edna Phillips flying to Miami after visiting South Berwick, plus local activities in Bath Georgetown and Five Islands. It notes car trouble for Chester Kelsea, shoppers at Bath and Georgetown stores, and a light duck hunting anecdote with two gunners who left their guns in the car.

Sonie Thibodeau Edna Phillips Boston American Airlines Miami Fla Thibodeau South Berwick Harry Heald Brunswick Dr. Pinfold Louise Peterson Bryn Mawr Grace Fullerton Belmont Mass Peterson South Portland Frank Berry Cape Elizabeth Frank Hobbs Vassalboro Oak Grove Owen George Powers Joan Hagan Georgetown Center Frank Sutherland Walter Beane Roland Peterson William Bisseth Carroll Powers Robinhood Bath Chester Kelsea Seguinland Witch Spring Hill Georgetown Joseph F. Higgins William A. Todd Melvin Cunningham Belle Heald Mary Stevens David Rutherford Five Islands Natt Hasenfus

Kateon Camp Auxiliary Christmas Party Postponed

The Ernest Edgar Kateon auxiliary of the Spanish War Veterans plans a Christmas gift exchange with gifts under 50 cents. Members may bring a friend. The auxiliary’s dinner for Thursday evening has been postponed until after the holidays.

Ernest Edgar Kateon Spanish War Veterans

Correction on church pastor choice for Five Islands area

A correction notes that the pastor selection is decided independently by Five Islands and Georgetown churches, requiring mutual agreement. The prior item misstated scope, applying to both locations. Multiple society notes include Christmas party at Mrs Harlan Pinkham’s home and various local updates.

Georgetown Five Islands Good Neighbor Club Harlan Pinkhma William Marr Percy MacGillivary North End William McIntosh Lynn Mass William Scott McIntosh Barbara Clark George Gray Phippsburg Lulu Hanna Harlan Pinkham Dennis Moore Orville Rowe Lloyd Pinkham Bath Bill Blen Arthur Nelson D. W. Staffeld Woolwich Edwin Berry U.S. N Key West Fla Berry Mary Stevens David Rutherford Woodrow Gray Wiscasset Albert Moore Harold Pinkham Helen Huskins Augusta

Congressmen visit Bath to study South American ties

Rep. Hale cites press freedom limits in Argentina and notes Peron's appeal and labor support. He warns price ceilings may hurt Argentina’s agriculture, vital for meat imports and foreign exchange. The congressional delegation aims to assess defense material sources and regional U.S. relations.

Hale Mr. Hale Argentina Peron England South America Venezeula Guatemala Brazil Amazon Chile United States

Fred Payne Shaw Bath merchant dies after long prominence

Fred Payne Shaw 83 longtime Bath Brunswick merchant, Rotary president, Masonic and Grace Episcopal church member, died Monday at Bath Memorial Hospital after three weeks illness. Survived by son Robert Payne Shaw and daughter Mrs. Harry Day. services at Grace Episcopal church with Curtis Funeral Home arrangements.

Fred Payne Shaw Bath Brunswick Bath Memorial Hospital Joshua Shaw Front Center Streets Fred Shaw Middle Street Roland F.hill Shaw Front Street Union Navy Boston B. L. Dennison Old Bath High Grace Church United Lodge of Masons New York Museum of Science Altamon Ira Lucas League of Nations of Robert Payne Shaw Bath Rotary Club B. H. S. Alumni Association Patten Free Library Colonial Club of New York Harry L. Day

Hale Warns of Hemisphere Invasion Risk and Population Growth

Maine Congressman argues the Rio Grande splits the Western hemisphere population in half and forecasts rapid growth south of the border. He says hemispheric unity would deter invasions and plans to visit more communities after leaving Bath.

Rio Grande Hemisphere Maine Anemeny Mexico Hale Bath Portland

Fine Old Ladies Are Entertained at Home Visit

Residents at the Old Ladies Home enjoyed a Tuesday afternoon visit by Mrs. Claude S. Gillette and her daughter Mrs. William Spann of Cambridge Massachusetts and the latter’s two children Billy five and Ronald two. Billy and Ronald sang Christmas carols with Mrs. Gillette at the piano as lobster sandwiches cake and tea were served. The attendees expressed gratitude for the pleasant party.

Old Ladies Home Claude S. Gillette William Spann Cambridge Mass Billy Ronald

Fadden Family to Arrive in Winchester This Week

Mr McFadden and Mrs McFadden of Middle street along with son Mr. Roscoe P McFadden and family on North street are expected to arrive by the end of the week with Mr and Mrs R Clinton McFadden joining them.

Fadden Winchester Mass Mr. McFadden Roscoe P. McFadden Middle Street R. Clinton McFadden North Street

Col Philip Cole of Bath Dies at Togus Hospital

Col Philip Cole of Bridgton and Bath native died at Togus Veterans Hospital after a long illness. Born August 22 1890 he attended Bath schools Morse High Bowdoin and Harvard Forestry. WWI WWII veteran awarded Legion of Merit buried Arlington. Survived by Mary C Cole three sons Frances and brother Alan R Cole.

Philip Cole Bridgton Bath Veterans Hospital Togus Herbert E. Cole Morse High Bowdoin Harvard University Forestry School Col. Cole Brown Co Canadian Woods Plattsburg N. Y Washington, D. C Eighth Air Force Europe Africa Japan Morse Bath High School Theta Delta Chi Fraternity Harvard Club Boston Mary C. Cole

Funeral service for Lowell B. Brown held at Mayo

Lowell B. Brown funeral was Wednesday at two from the Mayo funeral residence with Rev. Dr. David L. Wilson officiating. Honorary bearers were four State Department of Agriculture members C. P. Osgood A. M. G. Soule Allan Mills and Walter Wolfe. Active bearers were James Dunton Fred Conant Maurice Hathorne and Stanley Shaw. Burial followed at Murphy's Corner Cemetery Woolwich.

Lowell B. Brown Mayo David L. Wilson State Department of Agriculture C. P. Osgood A. M. G. Soule Allan Mills Walter Wolfe James Dunton Fred Conant Maurice Hathorne Stanley Shaw Murphy's Corner Cemetery Woolwich

Martha A. Wilson Rites Held At Mayo Funeral Home

Funeral services for Martha A. Wilson were conducted Monday afternoon at the Mayo funeral residence with Rev. Arvid L. Anderson of Corliss Street Baptist Church officiating. Bearers representing T. W. Hyde Camp Sons of Veterans included Vernon W. Miller Donald Preble George Melzard and Harry Warner. Burial followed in Oak Grove family lot.

Martha A. Wilson Mayo Funeral Arvid L. Anderson Corliss Street

Rogers Family Reunites in Bath After German Service

George Rogers Jr and his family arrive in Bath after weeks in Washington on business and Germany service. They stay with his parents on Trufant Street until after the holidays, when Rogers heads back to Washington for his next government assignment.

George Rogers, Jr Bath Frankfort Germany Washington, D. C George Reed George Rogers Trufant Street Mr. Rogers, Jr Rogers

Obituary of Daniel J. Perry 61 City Treasurer Knight

Daniel J. Perry 61 of 1 High street died Thursday evening during a Knights of Columbus meeting where he served as treasurer. Born in Benedicta in June 1890, son of Jeremiah and Donavan Perry, he lived here for 35 years. A past grand knight of Sagadahoc Council, K of C, he was active for years and worked for Hyde W Co. In October he and wife Annie Rogan Perry marked 39 years of marriage. Survived by wife Annie Rogan Perry and sons Carlton W George Donald F Robert J Harold and John all of this city, and seven grandchildren.

Daniel J. Perry High Street O Id Council Knights of Colum Benedicta Jeremiah Ia Donavan Perry Perry Sagadahoc Council Knights of Columbus Hyde W Co Annie Rogan Perry Carlton W George Donald F Robert J Harold John

Lowell D. Brown, Woolwich resident, 73

Lowell D. Brown died Sunday at his Woolwich home. Born June 10, 1878 in Bath, son of Edwin G. and Harriett Brown. He worked for the State Department of Agriculture for many years until retirement three years ago. Survived by wife Susie Bailey Brown a daughter Kathleen Ifill of Vassalboro and four grandchildren.

Lowell B. Brown Woolwich Bath Edwin G Harriett Brookings Brown State Department of Agriculture Susie Bailey Brown Kathleen Ifill Vassalboro

Mrs Martha A Wilson Dies After Long Illness

Mrs Martha A Wilson 71 widow of Henry Wilson died Thursday evening at Mace Convalescent Home Bath born April 4, 1880 in Bath to Orlando and Mary Pinkham charter member of T W Hyde Auxiliary and a member of the Degree of Pocahontas She leaves daughter Mrs Ruby Wilson Bath brothers George Pinkham Coopers Mills and Ernest Pinkham Woolwich a sister Mrs Alfreda Horne Sanford.

Martha A. Wilson Henry Wilson Mace Washington Street Bath Orlando Mary Deejay Pinkham Wilson T. W. Hyde Auxiliary Pocahontas Ruby Wilson George Pinkham Coopers Mills Ernest Pinkham Woolwich Alfreda Horne Sanford

Funeral services for Daniel J. Perry

High mass was celebrated for Daniel J. Perry at St Marys Roman Catholic church at morning eight by Rev Fr John E Bellefontaine. Attendees included Daughters of Isabella Knights of Columbus Hyde Windlass Co. Honorary and active bearers listed. Burial followed in Calvary cemetery.

Daniel J. Perry St. Mary’s John E. Bellefontaine Daughters of Isabella Knights of Columbus Hyde Windlass Co Fran Fortier Henry Biggins Hinds Clyde Lake John Sampson Frank Danforth John J. Keegan Charles Benoit Joseph Wilson Earl Cooper Robert Lee al Baka Reginald Cyr Calvary Cemetery

Edward Kimball Thompson Rites Held in West Bath

Funeral services for Edward Kimball Thompson of West Bath were held Thursday at 2.30 pm at Curtis Funeral Home on Washington Street. Rev. Dr. C Clifford Sargent of Wesley Methodist Church officiated. Bearers were Loring Small Earl Donnell Courtney Stover and Harry Larrabee. Burial followed in the family plot at Oak Grove.

Edward Kimball Thompson West Bath Curtis Funeral Home Washington Street C. Clifford Sargent Wesley Methodist Church Loring Small Earl Donnell Courtney Stover Harry Larrabee Oak Grove

Open House Guests at Gentile Cove Bristol

Capt. and Mrs. Russell Hitchcock Mr. and Mrs. Duncan McInnes Mrs. Edson Whitehurst and Miss Anne Kimball attended an informal open house at Gentle Cove home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Fertig in South Bristol Sunday afternoon.

Russell&. Hitchcock Duncan McInnes Edson Whitehurst Anne Kimball Edward Fertig Gentle Cove South Bristol

Also Mentioned on This Page

David Tarr Rhode Island Mattie Roberts Ruth Blaisdell St. Petersburg Massachusetts New Jersey Maryland Leah Littlefield Main Street Nellie Cobb John Parker Water Street Lewis Baker Brunswick Road Stratton COSMO Bernette Wallace Ceorgetown Kateon Camp Congressman Pagene Rotary Club Col Togus Hospital Old Bath High School Herbert E Mary Cole L. B. Brown Funeral Lowell D. Brown State Agricultural Department Edward Thompson Hettie Bankok Arthur F. Mayo & Son
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