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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1949

Page

4

Richmond couples celebrate 59th anniversary and local news

The Richmond couple marked their 59th wedding anniversary on December 24 at their daughter’s home on Clyde McFee Main Street as winter winds blow. The community notes describe Christmas events, essays, drawings, club activities, chimney fires, and multiple residents traveling or visiting.

Clyde McFee Main Street Grace McKenney Hallowell George F. McMaster Gardiner Alexander McMaster High Holborn Street Richmond McMaster Harry T Jamestown N. Y George H Charlotte Drinkwine McFee

Christmas Gatherings and Grange Officers Named

A Dresden area Christmas observance included Eastern Star and Mt. Olive branch Eastern River grange events with officers listed for the coming year. Other notes mention Bridge Academy party, family visits from Providence and Arlington, and residents returning from travel with holiday greetings.

Masonic Hall Eastern Star Mt. Olive Branch Bridge Academy Lou Viney Santa Eastern River Grange W. M Leonard Alexander Helen Jewett Roger Frey Albert Miller Grace Wakefield Effie Allen Clyde Barter Nettie Alexander Ceres Martha Carver Flora Jessie Miller Lou Lawes Pomona Gladys Carver Wilmot Trussell Roland Hammond Huntoon Hill Grange Esther Bailey Carolyn Sirois Don Martin Massachusetts Oscar Bailey Althea Fitch Mary Wisemen Bert Miller Walter Wakefield James Cameron West Dresden Burton Boynton R.N Harriette Carolyn Sheld Harold Austin Walter Gauthier Preston E. Hudson Johnny Marie Ann Dalton Reed Richard Anthony Ferregno Mildred Providence R. I Norman Bailey Norman Charles Dore Dolores Charlie Augustus Good Earl Dresden Mills Edward Hall George Perkins Harry Hunter Arlington, Mass Clayton Mayers New York

Sea-going house moves to Woolwich near Route 1

The Lambert Park demountable house, 25 by 27 feet, was transported by trailer and scow along Merrymeeting Bay and Kennebec River to Woolwich. Freeman Richardson moved the structure from Weeks Street to a new site a mile and a half east of the dike on Route 1, after a water and land voyage ending near the Bath area.

Lambert Park Lucien R. Ames Weeks Street Woolwich Mason Carter Merrymeeting Bay North Bath Kennebec Carlton Bridge Bath Iron Works Sasanoa

Disappearance Probe Stalls on Bath Woman Evelyn Katula

No new developments reported to noon Wednesday in the probe into the disappearance of Evelyn Katula 22 of Bath. She left her aunt’s home in Lisbon Falls Sunday night to visit a nearby store, vanished after cutting through a lot at the rear of the Karkos dwelling, neighbor reports say. Proved open stores in Lisbon Falls confirm she had not been in them.

Evelyn Katula Washington Street Bath Michael Karkos,Jr Lisbon Falls Oak Street Karkos

Christmas party and concert brighten Georgetown

Miss Beatrice Bouton and Miss Elizabeth Harris hosted a Christmas dinner in Georgetown with guests including Mrs. Ethel Patterson Ruth Patterson Maud Thayer and the William A. Todds. The Robinhood delegation enjoyed a Christmas concert at Georgetown Center featuring Mrs. Robert Graffam and a colorfully costumed play with nativity themes.

Beatrice Bouton Elizabeth Harris West Georgetown Ethel Patterson Ruth Patterson Maud Thayer Roy M. Newman William A. Todd Robinhood Georgetown Center Robert Graffam

Christmas Socials Mention Kingston Guests

Kingston Massachusetts arrived Saturday to pass the holidays with her aunt and uncle Miss Elizabeth Nagle and Allen Bean spent Christmas Eve at the Tom Watson home. Mrs Edward Wren of Georgetown was a Christmas guest of Mr and Mrs Thomas Watson.

John Pinkham Erskine Gardiner Elizabeth Raynes Bristol Albion Raynes County Road Maurice French Harry Douglass St. Petersburg Barbara Sullivan Mercy Hospital Portland Fla New York Connecticut Glen White Farmington State Teachers College J. W. White Pleasant Street Leon Dunklee S. J. Dombroski New London Conn Virginia Anderson Patricia Hurlay Farmington Eachers College George Pushee Thomas Murphy Litchfield Ruby Whitcomb Keene, N. H Elizabeth Barter Center Street Alfred J. Niles Brunswick Arthur Fossett Annie Johnson Lillian Johnson Frank Beedle Carnoon Miss Johnson Main Street Clarence B. Hill Greene Lawrence Dupont Farmingdale Melvin Cunningham Roy M. Newman Beatrice Bouton Elizabeth Harris Shadow Rock William Zorach Adolph Spear Hugh Rockwell Sarah Drake Boston Stanley Kosalka Sagadahoc Bay Lexington Mass Kosalka Thomas Shaw Moulton New York City Roy Moulton Seguinland Maureen Davis Yarmouth Academy Ralph Davis John D. Williams Christine Carroll Powers Fred Laskey Bath Robinhood Roy J. Campbell Winston-Salem Maud P. Thayer West Point Mac Hagan Harry Carlisle Thomas Hagan Bay Point Walter MacMahan Paul Stevens Roland E. Peterson Murray Peterson South Maude Reeves William Strong Gladys Weeman Edward C. Clarey Benjamin H. Riggs Maine General Hospital Vernon Gray William Bisseth Kenneill Quincy Thomas Watson Ada McGillivary Gilbert Lewis Dorothy W. Oliver Kingston Elizabeth Nagle Allen Bean Tom Watson Edward Wren Georgetown

Eighth Graders Present Christmas Program at School

Miss Almena Jaques eighth grade presented a Christmas program Thursday afternoon recorded on the sound mirror and played back by Albion Wallace. John Rockefeller announced the program and students performed songs poems and a tale with Marie Wyman in charge of gifts and Santa Claus provided by Robert Purdy. Refreshments were served by Marion Crocker June Summerton and Reuben Ryder with ice cream and cupcakes supplied by North Center PTA.

Reed Road Ideal Home Corner Club Harry Wagarak Arthur Tardiff Fred Witham Charlotte Carolyn Hinkley Jennie Beckwith Harold Wade Water Street Dorcas Society Seventh Day Adventist Church D. of Melvin Hutchinson Paul Roberts Santa Claus Harold Bates William Bennett Almena Jaques Sound Albion Wallace John Rockefeller Town of Bethlehem Marie’ Wyman Robert Brown Donna Stewart Earlene Libby Harriet MacDougal Beverly Munsey June Summerton Marie Wyman Marion Crocker Dennis Farrow Peter Pig Alan Williams Robert Purdy North Center P. T. A Reuben Ryder

Community Center finances discussed as funds run short

At the Community Center Bill Milliken told more than 200 youths that current funds cover only the rest of the month and no extension beyond a week is possible. The center, which cut back for eighteen and a half months, plans a rummage and auction January 13 and 14 to raise money until the new fiscal period in April.

Bill Milliken Milliken

Bath cottage owners plan to fight mosquitoes

Bath residents including former Mayor Harold P. Small organize meetings to discuss eradicating mosquitoes near Brigham's cove Foster's Point and other areas on the Phippsburg peninsula and New Meadows river. A city hall gathering Saturday at 3 p.m. aims to gauge interest and share costs among cottage owners.

Maine Bath Harold P.small Brigham's Cove Foster’s Point Birch Point Popham Meadowbrook Sabine Phippsburg New Meadows Sebasco Small Point Small City Hall

Canute Era Frames Britain as Forest Nation

In Canute's era the British Isles are described as a forest country shaping politics and daily life, reflecting a landscape dominated by woodlands and dense natural cover influencing rulers and people.

Canute British Isles

Christmas Socials and engagements in Wakefield area

Miss Pauline Wakefield and Russell Pinkham hosted a Christmas gathering at MacMahan Island with twenty one members and a guest. An engagement between Miss Charmaine Dione of Bath and Thomas L. Hanna USN was announced. New library books include Gods Teacher and White Sail among others. A Baptist church program under Mrs. Harlan Pinkham featured a lengthy Christmas service and gifts, followed by caroling and refreshments. Various local residents visited or hosted relatives over Christmas.

Pauline Dione Morse High School Sara Ware Bassett Margaret Landon Miriam McMillan The Baptist Church Harlan Pinkham Franz Stevens William Marr Russell Pinkham Herald Angels Cleaves Henderson Janice Pinkham Franklin Pinkham Betty Jane’ Pierce Barbara Lewis Woodrow Gray, Jr Linda MacMahan Douglass Henderson Dolly Marcia Cunningham Jesus Virginia Moore Clinton Pinkham Dorothy MacGillivary Constance Gray Victor Pinkham, Jr Alma Pinkham Sylvia Pinkham Janice Carr Ronald Thibodeau Connie Gray Rosa

Christmas Socials Spotted Across Bath and Surroundings

Ace and Charlies of Bath attended a Saturday Christmas concert. Mr and Mrs Stinson Davis visited their son Edward and family in Yarmouth. Mr and Mrs Carl A Rasmussen and family celebrated Christmas with Mrs Zetta Higgins. Warren Herricks of Providence joined Rasmussen family for Christmas Day. Victor Pinkham and family visited brother Kenneth in Southport. Stanley Lewis and family joined William Marr for Monday dinner.

Helen Huskins Ray Grover William Sherman Gardiner John Brown Bath William Plummer William Marr Livermore Falls Saturdaday Alma R. Wilkins Gilber Standish Richard Carey Bangor Edith Pinkham Victor Pinkham Edward C. Clarey Robinhood Mary Stevens Everett Stevens Seguinland Merton Pinkham Brooks Russell Pinkham Arthur Cochrane Carole Camden Maurice Pinkham Arthur Nelson Ace Charlies Stinson Davis Edward Yarmouth Carl A. Rasmusson Freddie Pauline Wakefield Mass Warren Herricks Providence R. L Rasmussen Zetta Higgins Kenneth Pinkham

Lions Report on Dental Project Activates School Clinics

The Lions Club reports active dental and optical clinics in schools with nurse supervision. Eighty children treated since January. fillings 186 extractions 99 x rays 85 sodium fluoride 59. 24 optical cases with glasses provided at no cost. The Dental Hygienist program funded by Lions after budget cuts with 165 children cleaned and 847.25 dollars spent on operations so far.

Lioness Club Lions Club Lions

Cameron returns to ENC after holiday weekend visit

James R. Cameron came back to Eastern Nazarene College in Wollaston Mass this Monday following a holiday weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs John Stuart at 322 Washington Street The report notes his time away and return to campus life.

James R. Cameron Eastern Nazarene College Wollaston Mass John Stuart Washington Street

Borneo Dimensions Stated At 800 by 700 Miles

A report notes Borneo measures about 800 miles in length and 700 miles across, indicating its substantial continental scale and geographic size for reference.

Borneo

End of the 1950 Century Opinion Letter

Editor of the Independent notes the misinterpretation of centuries ending in 1950. Henry W. Owen Jr criticizes early celebrations of a troubled era and urges waiting until the central figure has ceased to breathe. The piece argues centuries complete with year expirations and questions premature commemorations.

The Independent Associated Press B. C Henry W. Owen. JR

Pre-Christmas Party At 290 Front Street

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Jasukw ith hosted a Friday eve gathering for friends at their home 290 Front Street. The evening featured Christmas decor games and dancing followed by gift exchanges and refreshments. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Robert Donnell Mr and Mrs Graydon Smith Mr and Mrs Leonard Smith Mr and Mrs Howard Farr Mr and Mrs David Clark Mr and Mrs Stanley Brown Miss Dawn Avery Norman Gwinn Mr and Mrs Kendall Lord and Mr and Mrs Howard Hatch.

Kenneth Jasquith Front Street Robert Donnell Graydon Smith Leonard Smith Howard Farr David Clark Stanley Brown Dawn Avery Norman Gwinn Kendall Lord Howard Hatch

Barter announces engagement of Roberta Barter to Wallace Savage Jr

Mr and Mrs Reginald Barter of Valley Road announce the engagement of their daughter Roberta Barter to Wallace Savage Jr of Woolwich. Miss Barter is a Morse High School senior and Mr Savage is employed by a lumber company.

Reginald Barter Valley Road Roberta Wallace Savage, Jr Woolwich Miss Barter Morse High School

Conners Family Relocates to Bangor for New Job

Mr and Mrs Albert Conners and their daughter Nancy moved from Denny road to Bangor on Friday as Mr Conners accepts new employment there.

Albert Conners Nancy Denny Road Bangor Mr. Conners

Obituary of Bath resident with four sisters and relatives

Bath woman is survived by four sisters Mrs. Alonzo Thayer Mrs. John Tourtillotte Miss Elizabeth McKay all of Bath and Mrs A J Specht Yarmouth one niece Miss Elizabeth P McKay Bath and two nephews Donald and Lawrence Specht of Yarmouth Funeral services were Tuesday afternoon at two from the Arthur F Mayo Son Funeral Residence with Rev Joseph O Purdue officiating Bearers were Edward True Donald Young Harry Watson John Tourtillotte Donald Specht and Lawrence Specht Burial was in the family lot at Oak Grove.

Alonzo Thayer John Tourtillotte Elizabeth McKay Bath A. J. Specht Yarmouth Elizabeth P. MacKay Donald Lawrence Specht Arthur F. Mayo Oak Grove

Asa Campbell Wyman dies at 63 in Small Point

Asa Campbell Wyman 63 of Small Point Phippsburg died last week at Memorial Hospital after years of poor health. Born July 7 1886 in Phippsburg he was a dairy farmer and with his brothers co owned Wyman's grocery. Survived by five brothers and three sisters along with many nieces and nephews.

Asa Campbell Wyman Small Point Phippsburg Memorial Hospital Martin Sarah L. Wyman Wyman Wilbur H Raymond Swanton Wyman Frank Wyman Detroit, Mich George Wyman Togus Veteran’s Hospital Eva Rogers Alice Eaton Bath Emma Wyman

Asa C Hathorne 95 dies in Woolwich after long tenure

Asa C Hathorne 95 died at his son Maurice Hathorne's home in Woolwich on Friday. He held the town’s oldest man title for two years and served as Woolwich first selectman for 28 years. Survived by wife Lizzie 67 years, son Maurice two grandchildren Roberta Hathorne and Raymond Hathorne.

Asa C. Hathorne Maurice T. Hathorne Woolwich Mr. Hathorne Boston Post Gilbert and Hannah Carleton Hathorne Lizzie Maurice T Roberta Hathorne Raymond C. Hathorne Sacramento Calif

Funeral services for Asa C Hathorne

Funeral services for Asa C Hathorne were held Monday at two from Arthur F Mayo and Son Funeral Residence with Rev Henning E Danielson of Woolwich Center Baptist church officiating. Bearers were James Dunton F Hilton Soule Cyrus Gilmore and Lowell Brown. Burial followed at Riverside cemetery.

Asa C. Hathorne Arthur F. Mayo and

Russell Pollard Dorr Funeral Held Friday

Funeral services for Russell Pollard Dorr were held Friday afternoon at Curtis Funeral Home with Lt. Richard A. Klimoff of the Salvation Army officiating. Bearers were Nimard Fifield Paul Graf fam Carl Gregory and Omar Keller. Burial followed in Varney Cemetery Brunswick.

Russell Pollard Dorr Curtis Funeral Home Richard A. Klimoff Salvation Army Nimard Fifield Paul Graffam Carl Gregory Omar Keller Varney Cemetery Brunswick

Funeral for Asa C. Wyman Held at Curtis Funeral Home

Funeral services for Asa C. Wyman were held Saturday afternoon at two from the Curtis Funeral Home. Rev. Charles L. Stevens of Phippsburg officiated. Bearers named were George Sprague Raymond McIntire Maurice Pye and Charles Pye. Burial followed in the family lot at Oak Grove.

Asa C. Wyman Curtis Funeral Home Charles L. Stevens Phippsburg George Sprague Raymond McIntire Maurice Pye Charles Pye Oak Grove

Also Mentioned on This Page

Dresden Frank Johnson Pearl Street Leroy Neilson Peter Topsham Lions Report ON Marius H. Page North Street Franklin D. Roosevelt Nettie Rosenstein Federation of Jewish Philanthropies Roosevelt Catherine Haggett William B Asa Campbell Russell P. Dorr Fred S. Curtis & CO Waluaee Street
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