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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1942
Page
4
Sagadahoc Pomona grange held its first meeting with newly elected officers in Topsham on Wednesday. The gathering began at 4 p m with a business session followed by a supper hosted by Topsham grange members.
Edith Isham Coulter’s one act Mimi Lights The Candle was staged Sunday evening in Winter Street church chapel by the Fireside club. Cast included Mrs Arthur Brown Gerda Lang behn Alice Lorraine Purdue and others. music featured Linna Miecho violin Bowker violin and Purdue vocal. After the play members exchanged joke gifts at the Christmas tree and refreshments were served. Next Sunday the Fireside club meets at seven with Arthur Brown and Barbara King in charge of the discussion.
Miriam Elizabeth Roy is the name given the daughter born at the Memorial Hospital on Dec 17 to Mr and Mrs Luke Roy of Five Islands. The note records family greetings and travel details for relatives visiting or returning home. It mentions Barbara Bell of Court Street returning from Boothbay Harbor, Betty Farris resuming studies at Bliss in Lewiston, Matthew Doak Jr visiting from Hartford, and Sgt William Owens on furlough from the West Coast.
Georgetown Center school pupils and guests enjoyed a Christmas party on December 18 with a program including Bible readings, recitations, and a school play “Christmas at Timothy Corners” featuring students and staff. A Santa visit, donations from Stephen Clarke, and a church program preceded a village tree lighting and a Robinhood party with local families, legends by Edward Clarey, and a busy Christmas scene across Bath area households.
Judge Gardiner R. Deering presided as Lloyd Thompson 25 pleaded guilty to reckless driving after a 50 mph chase on Court Street. Walter Blake faced loitering with liquor on his person, receiving 100 fine and 30 days in jail with options on appeal. Merrill E. Bagley 19 pled guilty to malicious mischief and intoxication, with fines totaling 15 plus costs, and a note on a repurposed rationing book found on him.
Otis Eilertson travels to Roslindale to visit his son Arthur Eilertson. Barbara Wood, returning to Bath for Christmas, stayed with her parents Ernest and Barbara Wood and hosted former classmate Marjorie Bragdon from Berwick. Elizabeth Williams, a Julliard student in Troy, shared a tea for about 30 Morse High friends and family guests from Massachusetts and New York. Mary and Betty Anderson hosted a tea at 33 Green Street with Misses Nichols and Hill. Out-of-town guests included Sally Hyde of Wellesley, Nancy Sewall of Portland, and Ann Quinlan of Augusta.
The Five Islands Library Auxiliary resumes meetings this week after two cancellations due to bad weather and holidays. Local residents report busy holiday buses and visits from Bath Memorial Hospital and Maine General Hospital. Numerous residents, relatives, and visitors travel between Bath, Woolwich, South Freeport, and Pittsfield with Christmas events noted.
Matthew Johnson Wynn 86 died Wednesday at his daughter's home on Foster's Point road West Bath after years of declining health. Born in Canada May 6, 1856 he lived in Bath about 60 years and worked at Crosby saw mill Arrowsic later on Nichols farm. Survived by daughter Mrs Georgia Perkins two sons Roscoe Wynn Clinton Mass Clarence Wynn Damariscotta Mills eight grandchildren and many relatives. Funeral Saturday at 2 p.m. from Curtis Funeral Home 942 Washington Street.
Mrs Warren Bartlett of Berlin New Hampshire and her son Pvt Warren Bartlett of the U S Ski Troop now at Camp Hale Colorado returned to Berlin Tuesday after visiting Mrs Bartletts cousins Mr and Mrs Carleton W Lowell of Pine Street Bartlett after Berlin High School graduation worked in Bath Iron Works electrical dept before Army induction He has been a ski enthusiast since youth and won prizes for sportsmanship in White Mountain tours He is spending ten days with his parents and praises Colorado scenery near the camp.
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Davis and daughter Allison visit their grandparents Mr. and Mrs. William Davis and Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Murray in East Brunswick over Christmas and the weekend, staying at their homes.
Mrs J Ivan Kirkpatrick of 995 Middle Street Revere Mass mourns Sgt John Philip Starkey 63 longtime Revere Police Department officer who died Christmas day at his home following a long illness Born in Ireland he served since 1908 rising from patrolman to sergeant with liquor squad night division and earned commendations Surviving wife four sons three daughters funeral Revere Church of the Immaculate Conception burial Holy Cross Cemetery Malden
George Stephens aged about 54 died at his home in Upper Darby Pennsylvania after a several month illness. He was born in Philadelphia and worked in the drafting room at Bath Iron Works earlier in life. He is survived by his wife and several siblings. He had married Ina Martha Williams two years ago and last year they visited Bath and Topsham with relatives.
Mrs Sarah L Savage 33 of Phippsburg died Monday afternoon in Bath Memorial Hospital after a day there. Born in Bath Nov 14 1909 she was daughter of Maurice I and the late Abbie V Pushard. Survived by parents three children Charles Clayton Doris a brother Maurice I Pushard Jr and sister Mrs Clarence Wallace. Funeral Thursday at two at 819 High Street Bath.
Marie Delia Blais 58 widow of Joseph F Blais died at Memorial hospital Thursday. Born January 9 1884 in the city she lived here all her life most recently at 6 Maxwell street. Survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral was Monday at nine from St Mary's church.
The funeral of Mrs Isabelle Pearson of 19 Richardson Street was Saturday afternoon at 2 at 819 High Street. Rev George B Wolstenholme of People's Baptist church officiated. Bearers included Claude Sherwood of Keansburg New Jersey Samuel P Coram and Thomas H Pearson of Bath and three grandsons Leon Doyle of Bath. Burial followed in Oak Grove cemetery family lot.
Funeral services for Mrs Marie Della Blais widow of Joseph F Blais of 6 Maxwell street were held Monday at nine in St Marys church Rev Anthoine Blais nephew of the deceased conducted the service Bearers were August Walter Rogert Heggie Philip Tardiff and Rosario Tardiff Burial followed in Calvary cemetery.
The funeral for Charles A Morton of Brunswick road was held Sunday at two in Curtis Funeral Home. Rev. Joseph O. Purdue officiated. Bearers were Willis Morton, Victor Morton, Ambrose Curran, and Charles B. Doyle. Burial followed in Oak Grove Cemetery in the city.
Miss Kathleen Harkins of the Tufts College freshman class visits her parents Mr and Mrs John H Harkins at 26 Corliss Street Medford Massachusetts and returns home Sunday after the visit.
Dr David L Wilson pastor died at home after a yearlong illness at 285 Harrison Ave Gardiner He was born in Auburn Aug 19 1912 son of Rinaldo A L and emeritus of Central Congregational church funeral held for Mrs Mary B Price widow of Dr Wallace N Price who died Tuesday night in Gardiner Price a former Gardiner mayor and physician native of Bath She is survived by relatives including a brother and a nephew
Donald Moody 34 of Gardiner died by self inflicted gunshot early Saturday morning in Gardiner. A Bath Iron Works employee he was found by his wife on a couch and pronounced dead after Gardiner police and the medical examiner investigated. He was born in Hartland Aug 14 1907 and survived by his wife Mary Gallagher Moody his mother and stepfather two brothers and three sisters living in Gardiner Augusta Brunswick and other nearby towns.
George H. Cummings died Monday evening at his Topsham home after a lingering illness. He was 73. A native of Lancaster New Hampshire, he lived in Maine 30 years and farmed, previously operating a maple sugar farm in Concord Vermont. Survived by widow Martha Harris Cummings, daughters Mabel E Burns and Marjorie L, and son Paul C., with five grandchildren and one great grandchild. Burial in Rogers Cemetery Topsham.
A committal service was conducted Thursday afternoon at one in Oak Grove Cemetery for Mrs. Julia Stilphen Lakin a native of Parker Head whose death occurred Tuesday evening in St Marie's Hospital.
Mrs Lakin died after a long illness at General Hospital Lewiston. The service was led by Rev George Pleas Baptist Church. Born 1856 in Parker Head she was a daughter of Louis and Sarah Stil phen and lived most of her life in Bath before moving to Lewiston. Survived by three daughters Mrs John E Sanford Mrs Fred Hathorne and Mrs Bessie M Malloy plus grandchildren nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Ethel Pratt Copeland wife of Nathan E. Copeland of Portland died suddenly at her home 48 Emmerson street on Christmas day. Born in Bath March 30 1894 she was a Morse High graduate and long time Portland resident. Survived by her husband two children Janice Nathan E Jr and Paul Copeland USN two sisters and three brothers.
Charles A Morton aged 90 died Christmas night at Memorial Hospital after a nine day illness. A Brunswick resident for 12 years, he was born June 22, 1852 in Phippsburg. He leaves four nieces and four nephews including Nellie Card and Willis Morton. Funeral was held Sunday at Curtis Funeral Home with Rev. O Purdue.
William Harrington 74 died in Oakland California on December 14. He was a native of Westport and funeral services were held December 14 at Evergreen Cemetery Oakland. He is survived by a son Leroy Leeton and a daughter Mrs E L Durrell. He kept in touch with Bath via subscription to the Bath Independent.
Miss Mildred E. Perkins died when struck by a car in Westbrook Sunday afternoon. Funeral Tuesday at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Augustus Perkins South Dresden Dr Alexander Carius officiated. Bearers were Carleton McCobb Harland McCobb Philip Houdlette and Ray Getchell Burial in Cedar Grove Dresden. Mr and Mrs Hiram Tobey of Wakefield Mass visited relatives in Western Ave and Middle St.
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