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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1950

Page

4

Richmond society names 1949 officers and community notes

The Women's Missionary Society elected officers for the coming year with Mrs Jessie Griffin as chairwoman and Miss Mary Dickey as vice chair. Numerous social items fill the Richmond scene including Lions Club supper and a three reel movie night, a fire sparked by a wastebasket that was stopped by Mr Packard, and club and church gatherings.

Women's Missionary Society of the Baptist Church Jessie Griffin Miss Mary Dickey Sass Madelyn Barter Mable Lord Lions Club Terry Allen Packard North Front Street Packard Mr. Packard American Legion Richmond Theatre Russell Ring Chester Foster Rodney Sylvester Frank E. Preble Main Street Fred Deroche Odd Fellows Hall Lorraine Gonier Ernest Gonier Water Street Gonier Lackland Air Force Base San Antonio Tex Women’s Army Air Corps Portland Richmond High School Rena Howe Gordon Howe Gomer Hazel Libby Courtney Hinkley Margaret Duren Muriel Pratt Martha Sally Voight Electa Chapter O.E.S Bowdoinham Roy Girlpatrick Leslie Roberts Portland City Hall Val Tracy Augusta Emerson Lewis Randolph Ruth Stilphen Gardiner Street Martha Bowen Brunswick Samuel Furbish William Bliss Wakefield Mass Bliss Don O. Cate Springer Street Carl Watts Carol Ann Jonesport John Joseph Mahoney Carrie Sheen Merton Wagg Donald Jasr Herbert Higins Bowdoin Emily Chase Ellen Minnie Douglass George Harford Deborah Quincy Harford Charles Davis Williams Street Clarence Long Greenville Harold Statford South Front Street Arthur D. Fossett Ralph A. Fossett Gardiner Annie S. Johnson Frank A. Beedle Lillian A. Johnson

Miss Nellie Thomas Funeral Services

Funeral services for Miss Nellie Thomas were announced with details pending. Friends and relatives are advised to await further notices regarding time and place.

Nellie Thomas Nel

Augusta resident dies at home at age 77

Miss Thomas born July 2, 1872 in Augusta died Thursday at her North Pleast Street home after a long Richmond residence. The funeral was Saturday at Roberts Funeral Rooms with Rev. William T. Bennett officiating. Mt. Carmel chapter OES, where she was senior past matron, attended in a body. Interment followed in Augusta. She is survived by cousin Mrs. Mabel Odiorne of Stoneham, Massachusetts.

le Cameape Pleast Street Roberts William T. Bennett Methodist Church Mt. Carmel O.E.S Augusta Miss Thomas Augustus Thomas Richmond Mabel Odiorne Stoneham Mass

Kiddies Christmas Party by Huse P T A Proves Happy Event

The Huse P T A hosted a kiddies Christmas party at the school auditorium with many in costume. Santa distributed candy canes, and a varied program featured Eleanor Danforth, Elizabeth Young, and several students performing carols, poems, and skits. Gifts for needy children accompanied seasonal decorations and refreshments, with attendance banners awarded to Mrs Trueworthy and Mrs Young’s rooms.

Huse P.T.A Huse P. T. A Santa Eleanor Danforth Elizabeth Young Santa Claus Evelyn Percy Linwood Abbott

White Gifts for the King at Central Church

Central Congregational church held its annual White Gifts for the King service Sunday afternoon. The event featured colorful displays and generous offerings for those in need, aided by organist Mrs Carleton Andrews and the Central church choir. The Salvation Army will distribute the 126 gifts, spreading Christmas cheer to donors and recipients alike.

Central Congregational Church Peres Carleton Andrews Central Church Salvation Army

Miss Quinlan Returns to State House Duties in Augusta

Miss Mary Ellen Quinlan resumed her duties at the State House in Augusta on Monday after a weekend visit with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Everett Quinlan of Lincoln Street.

Mary Ellen Quinlan State House Augusta Mrs Everett Quinlan Lincoln Street Augusta House Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Bath

P T A Meeting and Local Notes at Georgetown Central

Last Wednesday evening the Georgetown P T A held a well attended meeting at Central school followed by social time with ice cream cookies and coffee served by Mrs Francis Pierce and Mrs Stanley Lewis. A gas stove was purchased to help with serving lunches. Several local residents and events are noted including Dorothy Stuart injury attendances, birthdays, and weekly Robin Hood Tea Room winter notes with sightings of birds and visitors.

Central School Francis Pierce Stanley Lewis P. T.A Dorothy Stuart Stuart Howard Heald Roy M. Newman J. W. Lane High Street Bath Newman Robinhood Tea Room Independent Gertrude Hunt Topsham Cleaves Henderson James Stevens Portland Carro Dodge Needham Heights Mass Irving Hunt Robert Jordan Everett Haines Waltham Little Pattie Haines Warren S. Todd Stoneham Joseph F. Higgins Frank Brown Johnnie Green and Son Robinhood Powers Clarence B. Hill Memorial Hospital Frederick Moffatt Carroll Powers Pemaquid Gage Bailey Gage Jr Cambridge Mac- Maham Arthur Nelson Vernon E. Gray Five Islands Roland E. Peterson Vassalboro Louise Mr. Peterson Murray South Bristol Maureen Davis Grants Central Schoolhouse Good Neighbor Club Thomas Watson Fire Department The Baptist Church Georgetown Church Margaret McMahan Cpl Chester McMahan Seoul Korea Jimmy McMahan South Carolina Betty Rittall Jeanette Pinkham D. W. Staffeld Mary Stevens Victor Pinkham Leon Kelly Jr Wollwich Oressa Carr Iss Marlene Pinkham Morse High Robert Hodgedon Elbridge Mains Malden Hodgedon Cottage Laconia N. H Luke J. Roy Arthur Marr

Hairdressers Meet Plans December Welfare Work

Merrymeeting Hairdressers Association held a dinner meeting at Hotel Eagle Brunswick last Monday evening to plan December welfare work. November aid reached 22 convalescents with shampoos waving and permanent waves. December welfare committee members named are Rose Alyce Condos Carole Eastman Dot Lee and Gertrude Guerette. State installation of officers set for January 14 with notice to attend. Pictures from the Halloween tea are available. Next meeting at Mrs Dot Lee's home in North.

Merrymeeting Hairdressers’ Association Hotel Eagle Brunswick Rose Alyce Condos Carole Eastman Dot Lee Gertrude Guerette

Local officer Harold S Avery Jr reassigned to Camp Edwards

First Lieutenant Harold S Avery Jr has been recalled and is stationed at Camp Edwards MA. He and Mrs Avery and their daughter Diane reside in North Falmouth MA. Avery belongs to the 663rd Truck Co 231st Battalion with home on Crescent Avenue New Silver Beach PO Box 255 North Falmouth MA.

Harold__S. Avery, Jr Camp Edwards, Mass Avery Diane North Falmouth Mass 663Rd Truck Co Crescent Avenue New Silver Beach Postoffice North Falmouth Mass

Christmas Party at Middle Bridge School

Dresden report on Middle Bridge school Christmas party held December 15 with 24 guests. The program featured students in plays and recitations including The Visit of the Christ Child and The Shoemaker's Guest, a spelling test top scorers, recent visitors, and a 52 to 25 basketball win at Bristol.

Middle Bridge School Ethel Robbins Kathleen Patricia James Evelyn Robbins Robert Hamlin Richard James Martin Walter Rittall, Jr David Fitch Sylvia James Hazel Robbins Frances James Janice Chapman Walter Austin Karl James Goose Lane Annie Lemarr Mother Goose Annette Weymouth Jack Spratt Jeanne Hamlin Leon Weymouth Kathleen James Walter Rittall Joseph Delano Bridge Academy Wilmot Mitchell W. Thayer Brunswick N. B. T. Barker Yarmouth Bristol Charles Stilphen Willis MacComb Worcester House Hallowell Harland Ladd Annis

Santa to Visit Bay Point Before Christmas

Bay Point residents report a Santa visit expected Thursday or Friday before Christmas. The region notes a children’s Christmas party at Central school in Georgetown on Wednesday. Various locals are mentioned visiting, moving, or staying with friends, including residents from Bath, Arrowsic, and Brunswick.

Santa Central School Georgetown

Vallieres Visit Trott Family In Bath New Hampshire

Mr and Mrs Raymond Valliere and children Denise and Andrew have arrived at Mrs Vallieres parents home Mr and Mrs Milton C Trott on High Street Bath They will stay until Jan 9 then return to Panama where Valliere serves as assistant secretary to the American Embassy The Vallieres previously lived with Vallieres parents in Dover New Hampshire.

Raymond Valliere Denise Andrew

Mrs and Mrs Donnell Welcome Baby Bonnie Jean

Mr and Mrs Robert Donnell of Washington Street North End receive congratulations on the birth of a daughter born Saturday at Memorial Hospital. The child has been named Bonnie Jean.

Robert Donnell Washington Street North End Memorial Hospital Bonnie Jean

Real estate transfers recorded in Sagadahoc county deeds office

Recent transfers listed across Bath Bowdoinham Georgetown Phippsburg Richmond Topsham and Woolwich include numerous parcels of land and buildings. Names such as Eva Leavitt Louis Sherman Stella Haines Roland MacIntosh Theresa Savage Ruth Babb Sumner Sewall Laurent Laverty Herman Shepard Charles Marble Evelyn Merrill Philip Nealey Edith Abbt Martha Morse Norman Sedgley Harry Nickel Harland Pease Alma White Elizabeth Westcott Dwight Hale and others appear with properties on streets like Center Oliver Dummer North Bath Front Washington and Getchell.

Sagadahoc County Register of Deeds Office Bath Eva Leavitt Louis Sherman Center Street Howard S. Reynolds Elihu W. Fullerton Oliver Street Herman F. Whitlam Stella M. Haines North Bath Dennis J. Gaudette Samuel P. Lakin, Jr Shepard Street Bath Realty Corp Roland D. MacIntosh Arthur G. Spear Theresa E. Savage Dummer Street Daniel S. Bennett Ruth B. Babb Middle Street William D. Sewall Sumner Sewall Front Street Charles H. Bassler Margaret E. Bassler Ernest W. Prest Laurent Laverty Upper Washington Street Kenneth D. Hunt Herman S. Shepard Nelson F. Foss Getchell Street Grace L. Ring Charles F. Marble Beacon Street Bowdoinham Evelyn L. Merrill Philip C. Nealey Georgetown Edith E. Abbt Kenneth F. Maciver Marjorie Rockwell Clarina Michaelson Phippsburg Clarence Spinney Martha S. Morse Richmond Arthur E. Smith Norman E. Sedgley Harry W. Martin Harry G. Nickel Topsham Alette J. Pease Harland

Mrs Thomas Crawford Visiting Bos ton Kinfolk

Mrs Thomas Crawford of Boston is passing several weeks with her daughter and husband Mr and Mrs Fred Bolduc of Turner Court.

Thomas Crawford Boston Pa Fred Bolduc Turner ‘Court

Cosmopolitan Club Christmas Tea Held Sunday Afternoon

The Cosmopolitan Club held its annual Christmas tea Sunday from 3:30 to 5:30 at the Washinton Street club house. Proceeds surpassed last year and will fund Christmas baskets for shut ins, needy families, and the elderly.

Cosmopolitan Club Washington Street Frederick Moffatt Cosmopolitan Garden Club Ada Deering Summer Sewall Claude S. Gillette G. Baer Connard Donald Dorsey Charles Dorsey Laura Mulcahy Robert Ramsey Rita Mulcahy Phyllis Crowley Morse High School Augusta State Hospital Audrey Hill Woodbury Bailey

Nativity Pageant at Corliss Street Baptist Church

A record 176 attended the Corliss Street Baptist Church School on Sunday for the Remembering Jesus Birthday pageant. World Wide Guild young women acted in the nativity with organ accompaniment by Francis McPherson, directed by Mildred Stuart. A full creche by William and Mrs. Davis will stay through next Sunday as gifts of food for families line the front tables.

Corliss Street Baptist Church Jesus World Wide Guild Francis McPherson Mildred Stuart William Davis

Obituary: Frank H. Lightbody 82 Bath resident dies in Tampa

Frank H. Lightbody 82 of 75 Bedford Street Bath died Tuesday in Tampa Florida while wintering with his wife and visiting their daughter. He retired from the U. S. Government Civil Service and was a Mason for 45 years. Surviving are his widow Mary Lightbody two daughters Mary Ann Tarbox Tampa and Grace E. Roberts Medford Mass and two granddaughters. Funeral from A. F. Mayo & Son Funeral Residence 819 High Street Saturday at two in the afternoon.

Bath Frank H. Lightbody Bedford Street Tampa Fla U. S. Government Mary Lightbody Mary Ann Tarbox Grace E. Roberts Medford

Dunning of Bath Dies in Framingham at 71

Arthur E. Dunning 71 a Bath native who lived 50 years in Berlin Germany died Saturday at his brother Lt Cmdr Frank W Dunning U S N retired home in Framingham Massachusetts He studied music at Yar mouth academy Berlin University and Stern Conservatory before a US Military Government post in Germany Surviving are his brother a sister and four Bath cousins Funeral services were Monday in Framingham.

Arthur E. Dunning Bath Berlin Germany Frank W. Dunning Framingham Mass Alfred Ella Strout Dunning Front North Streets Dunning Yarmouth Academy England Berlin University Stern Conservatory of Music United States U. S American Chamber of Commerce California Wiesbaden Heath Europe Marion Dunning Washington, D. C Arthur J. Dunton Edward Sewall James T. Bonney Elmer Rogers

Henderson Funeral for Mrs Harvey A Henderson

Funeral services for Mrs Harvey A Henderson were held Thursday at Curtis Funeral Home on Washington Street with Rev Charles R Sims of the First Baptist Church officiating. Bearers were John Shaffer Martin Casey Carl Fortier David Henderson and the burial was in the family lot at Oak Grove.

Harvey A. Henderson Curtis Funeral Home Washington Street Charles R. Sims First Baptist Church John Shaffer Martin Casey Carl Fortier David Henderson Oak Grove

Letter from West Bath sailor aboard Missouri shares war pictures

Felix Gallant received a letter from George Carr Jr of West Bath, a young seaman serving aboard the battleship Missouri. The note includes photos of the Mighty Mo and recent actions off the Korean coast.

Felix Gallant George Carr, Jr West Bath Missouri Korea

Alvin Towle Berry dies after hospital stay at 75

Alvin Towle Berry 75 died Sunday night at his son Sumner Berry’s home 22 York street after a two week stay following an operation at Maine General Hospital, Port land. Born August 25 1875 in Barrington NH to Daniel R and Elizabeth Buzzell Berry he retired last year from lumber mill work. He attended the Baptist church. Survived by seven sons Chester Amesbury MA Clifford Concord NH Leon West Newbury MA Harold Denver CO Elmer Dresden Mills Raymond North Bath and Sumner York street, plus many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Alvin Towle Berry Sumner Berry York Street Maine General Hospital Portland Sale Barrington N. H Daniel R Elizabeth Buzzell Berry Baptist Church Chester Amesbury Mass Clifus Concord Leon Newbury Harold Denver Colo Elmer Dresden Mills Raymond North Bath Sumner

Mrs Cary Leaves East Brunswick for Florida Visit

Mrs Fred Cary of East Brunswick travels to Lake Worth Florida to spend the winter with her sisters and her husband Charles C Keich line family in a brief seasonal sojourn.

Fred Cary East Brunswick Lake Worth Fla Charles C. Keichline

Ralph E Legard Dies In His Sleep In Bath

Ralph Elwood Legard, 67, died in his sleep at his Bath home on 245 North Street Tuesday night. A veteran taxi operator since 1912, he brought trains to the Maine Central station for 38 years and built a large taxi fleet. Survived by his mother Ella C Legard son Elwood W Legard brother Forrest C Legard and grandson Sargent Legard. Funeral Friday at Curtis Funeral Home at two with Rev Laforest Hodgkins officiating.

Ralph Elwood Legard North Street Georgtown George Ella (Campbell) Legard Robinhood Bath Mr. Legard International Harvester Maine Central Railroad Legard Vine Street Polar Star Lodge of Masons, F. & A. M Central Congregational Church Ella C. Legard Elwood W. Legard Forrest C. Legard Sargent Legard Curtis Funeral Home Wash Street Laforest Hodgkins Central Church

Phoebe Chadsey, 93, Brunswick widow, dies

Phoebe A. Chadsey, 93, widow of George Chadsey, died at Brunswick hospital. Born December 9, 1857, in Nova Scotia, she was a daughter of James and Amanella Holmes. Funeral Wednesday at A. F. Mayo & Son Funeral Home with Rev. Gerald Beals officiating. Burial in Oak Grove. Survived by daughter Mrs. Charles Morse of Topsham and stepdaughter Mrs. Cora Belanger of Brunswick.

Phoebe A. Chadsey George Chadsey Brunswick Hospital Nova Scotia James Amanella Lavoy Holmes A. F. Mayo & Son High Street Gerald Beals United Baptist Church Topsham Oak Grove Charles Morse Cora E. Belanger Brunswick

Also Mentioned on This Page

Doris Billington Grace Costain Ruth Trueworthy Millicent Ball Keith Crockett Dora Miller Girard Billington Barbara Abbott Alice Sabo Marjorie Carter Christine Watts King A. P. Denham, JR General Dresden Charles W. Messenger Bay Point Mina Hinckley Merwin Delano Delano Fairfield Arrowsic Madison Moore Madison, Jr LeRoy Moore Clyde Pinkham H. Martin Powers Gloris Purtell Carl Delano Sumner Mains Western Maine Greenwood William Adams Louisa Howard Andrew Butterfield George Renaud Corliss Street U. S. Chamber of Commerce Marius H. Page Kennebec Greenhouses Bath, Maine Ralph E. Legard Fred S. Curtis & CO
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