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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1938

Page

8

Richmond Community Notes From Local Clubs and Families

Members of the Woman's Service club visited schools this week replacing their regular meeting. Mrs. Charles B. Day hosted a card party for St. Ambrose parish. Mount Carmel chapter O. E. 8. installed officers led by Past Matron Rebecca Rogers. Enterprise Grange Ladies' aid met at Ernest Stewart's home with a seven o'clock supper for 32. Officiating steps included Mrs. Minnie Batchelder and others. new officers were named. A Queen's Sodality formed at St. Ambrose with Evelyn McKenney as president and Daniel Danforth as vice president. Several residents and visitors were noted for illnesses and travel. Fire calls reported six chimney fires with minor damage. A son, Alton Halsey Jr., was born to Mr. and Mrs. Alton Barter. Deaths noted include Mrs. Maria Kelley of Lowell and Mrs. Grace M. Vanner of Winchester. John Wesley Huntington’s funeral was held with burial planned in Litchfield Plains.

Woman's Service Club Charles B. Day St. Ambrose Parish Mount Carmel O. E Rebecca Rogers Margaret Duren Margaret Bailey Lucy Tarr Virginia Dunklee Mina Floyd Myrtle Stewart Gertrude Gardner Ann Spofford Ethel Rankins Minnie Waldron Martha Totman Cassie Turcotte Minnie Batchelder Emily Grant Marilla Tarr Ethel Foster Mabel Crillen Marion Baker Wren Nursing Home John Sykes Roland Lord St. Ambrose Church Church Hall Queen's Sodality Evelyn McKenney Daniel Danforth Lucy Williams Paul Madore Edward Seamens William McKenney Francis Margaret Wilson Helen Seamens Virginia Conley Frances Leona Webber Alton Barter Wren Alton Halsey, Jr A. B. Kelley Lowell Mass Theodore Enet San Antonio Texas Gilbert Edgett Methodist Episcopal Church Eleanor Curtis Rockland State Hospital Orangeburg N. Y Richmond J. A. Hinkley Lillian Hill Bernice Terrell Winchester John O'Brien Boston Perley F. Joy Joy Enterprise Grange the Grange National Grange Italy Hatch William Meader, Jr Grange Maria Kelley Alvah B. Kelley Presque Isle John Flora Bishop Ridge Road Progressive Grange Richmond Farm Bureau Eastern Star Lloyd Hazel Libby Jake Bowdeinham Lee Will Seattle Wash Myrtle Gordon Damariscotta Grace M. Vanner Samuel Vanner Parkway John Wesley Huntington William Houghins Church of the Nazarene Litchfield Plains Adelbert Pearl Huntington North Front Street Beatrice Ernest Pinkham Bath

Probate Court Sets February Actions in Sagadahoc

Judge Walter S. Glidden presided at Sagadahoc probate court, approving wills for William Mann Bath Esther B. Mann as executrix Annie M. Snow Richmond Frank E. Pashard executor Edith M. McPherson Bath Hiram C. Brown executor Lillian M Brown West Bath and more. The day also filed and granted administrations and inventories, including executors guardians and trustees, with bonds, and petitions for guardianships and adoptions across Bath Topsham Richmond Bowdoinham Georgetown and Redlands California.

Walter S. Glidden Sagadahoc William Mann Bath Esther B. Mann Annie M. Snow Richmond Frank E. Pashard John L. McPherson Edith M. McPherson Lillian M Brown West Bath Hiram C. Brown Ben Louise Michaud Topshaw Ovide Michaud Melinda T. Allen Topsham Harry R. Tarbox Harry O. Riggs New Rochelle N. Y Benjamin H. Riggs Portland John C. Minott Flora M. Randall Sarah A Alice S. Hunter Linwdod A. Hunter Frank M. Bowker Arthur M. Bowker George I. Rice Woolwich Ray V. Rice Margaret C. McDonald Danford A. McDonald Weikko Wirta Arrowsie Gertrude R. Wirta Wallace T. Pratt Elizabeth S. Main Noank D.b.a Charles A. McMahan Georgetown Corinne V. Ainley Cambridge Mass Jacqueline Barker Clara M. Barker Elizabeth H. Sewall Harry A. Walters Mabelle J. Smith Norma Jean Smith Pauline N. Smith Rogers I. Moulton Parker N. Moulton Horace F. Murray, Jr Als Daniel Williams Isaac C. Irish Bowdoinham Jamie B. Irish Maria Grady Bowdoin John P. Carey Franklin P. Sprague W. L. Skelton Joseph H. Rousseau Frank H. Waterman Harold O. Crooker Frederick W. Crooker Frank E. Emmons Nellie O'Laughlin Florence D. Watson Charles A. Blair Katherine E. Emmons Frank C. Dingley Mary T. Dingley Chelsea Charles H. Bates Josiah J. Mitchell Lida M. Baker Jeremiah Millay Bowdeinham Edwin B. Duren Florence M. Chapman John H. Doyle Daniel Doyle Ernest L. Goodspeed John Hall Edward J. Peters Paul L. Wing Harold B. Wing Henry T. Wing Renella May Boynton Lucy A. Grant Wilbur H. Wyman George M. Wyman Phippsburg Earl H. Coombs George H. Coombs Mary C. F. Whitten Lillie A. Donnell J. H. McLellan, Jr J. Houghton McLellan Gertrude Harris Rathbun Mary P. Reazer Morristown N. J Eleanor B. Hyde John H. Hyde

Bowdoin College Ties Arctic Pioneers to Maine Heritage

The renowned explorers Peary and McMillan both graduated from Bowdoin College in Brunswick Maine, an alma mater also shared by literary figures Longfellow Hawthorne and President Franklin Pierce, linking the institute to a trio of notable figures across fields.

Peary McMillan Maine Bowdoin Brunswick Longfellow, Hawthorne Franklin Pierce

Georgetown News Roundup of Visits and Local Affairs

Georgetown residents and visitors frequent the town in a weekend flow with Bath visitors and Five Islands arrivals. The WPA road project at Seguinland and Five Islands progresses despite cold weather. Local candidates and civic notices include Stanley Wallace's Republican bid for clerk of courts and Arthur Sprague circulating papers for an county commissioner post. Local families, educators, and business people circulate in town, visiting Cove, West Georgetown, and Sagadahoc Bay cottages.

Howard M. Trafton Bath Charles Blaisdell E. Emmons West Georgetown Town Doris Trafton Boston William Weare John J. Gibson Five Islands Gibson Blanche Snowman Azuba Holland Annie Jones Robinhood Joy Powers Foster WPA Portland Squinlard Seguinland Melvin Cunningham Carroll Deering Elizabeth Deering Ernest Heal Cove Georgetown Stanley Wallace Howard S. Fletcher Belmont Mass E. J. Harriman Hudson, Mass Sagadahoc Bay Harriman Islesboro Bates College A. E. Rowe Nancy Russell Woodside Massachusetts Arthur George Sprague Topsham Ancy Sprague Natt Howe Natt North Dakota Fargo A. S. Cunningham Andover

Green A Candidate Incoming Primary in Sagadahoc Sheriff Race

Langdon E. Green of Bath announces he will seek the Republican nomination for Sagadahoc County sheriff in the June primaries. A 14 year Bath Police veteran and 35 year old, he previously placed third in Bath during a prior bid. He holds multiple Masonic and fraternal memberships and rose to day officer after John S. Place’s death.

Langdon E. Green Bath Sagadahoc Geen Green Bath Police Department John S. Place Pear Star Lodge of Masons Montgomery & St. Barnard Royal Arch Chapter Diunlap Commandery Knights Templar West Bath Grange Sagadahoc Pomona

Berean Baptist Church Plans Dime Bank Fund Drive

The pastor at Berean Baptist Church of Brunswick outlined a new effort to raise funds for painting the church next spring. Members received dime banks to fill and return to Clarence Purington, who will keep funds in reserve until the goal is met. A bank was filled at the evening service, signaling a strong start.

Berean Baptist Church of Brunswick Clarence Purington

Desert Signs Emerge In Shifting Southwestern Sands

In Ernest McGaffey's National Republic passage the desert is shown not as wasteland but a rising landscape part of creation. Early travel across deserts left few signs yet as wagon trails grew, wooden markers began to appear in Death Valley and across the Southwest signaling routes for settlers and prospectors.

Ernest McGaffey The National Republic California Arizona Nevada New Mexico Utah Desert America United States Death Valley Funeral Range Panamint Mountains

Discussion on School Nurse Work at Dike PTA Meeting

Mrs. William H. Fadden, school nurse, spoke on her work at a Dike PTA gathering held at Mrs. Arthur G. Gilmore’s home. Twenty five attendees heard about the dental clinic program as Miss Florence E. Porter, state dental hygienist, plans to start in Bath on April first. At the next association meeting on February 15 in North End Community club rooms, Founders’ Day will be observed with a program by past presidents.

William H. Fadden Dike P. T. A Arthur G. Gilmore Mechanic Street Gilmore John E. Atwood North End

Clipper Period Greatest Era on U S Shipping

The speaker discussed the Ship Subsidy bill of 1936 and government adjustments aiding American shipbuilding to offset higher costs. He noted West Coast shipping strikes as temporary barriers but not decisive, and urged renewed American ingenuity to reclaim the leading flag at sea.

America Krafft

Simons Visit From Los Angeles to Gardiner

Robert L. Simons son of Dr Ralph D Simons arrived in Gardiner from Los Angeles to visit his parents. He flew in from Boston to Augusta airport in an army plane and will vacation until further orders. Simons worked five years with Transcontinental Western Airways and is now independent.

Robert L. Simons Ralph D Simons Gardiner Los Angeles Calif Boston Augusta Mr. Simons Transcontinental Western Airways

Five Islands welcomes Dr Booher ownership of Hicks property

Dr Irvin E Booher of Comersville Ind purchased the Hicks property at Five Islands noting earlier stays and fond memories of the house and water view. The note lists local visits, residents and a church meeting electing officers, with social rounds at Five Islands and surrounding Bath entries.

Talk on Mexico Proves Interesting at Beacon Street Church

At a Monday meeting of the Junior Aid of Beacon Street M. E. Church Mrs. Doris Zorrilla gave a travel talk on Mexico and her eight years in Mexico City teaching at The English School for Girls. She described customs markets bull fights earthquakes and the Mexican curios display. The group, 22 members and two visitors, planned a cold meat supper for Feb 14 and a measuring party Feb 22 with small admission.

Beacon Street M. E Otis N. E. Card North Street Doris Zorrilla White River Junction Houston Mexico Card Roy Bradford Whitman R. Mitchell

Customer insists on real Spitz dog pickup in mix up

An Auburn cleaner reports a misdialed call from a woman requesting pickup of her Spitz dog. After a pause the clerk clarifies the error and learns the pet had fallen ill after baths this winter, leading to a mistaken belief that dry cleaning would prevent the dog from catching cold.

Auburn

Stamps Collected for Mission Work at Bangor School

Bangor students participate in a stamp drive at John Bapst to collect cancelled stamps of all denominations. Stamps are sent to the Xaverian Brothers House of Studies in Washington DC where they are sorted and sold. Proceeds support missionary work in the United States and overseas.

Bangor John Bapst Xaverian Brother's House of Studies Washington

Beal Dies of Weak Heart After Pneumonia Battle

Frank H Beal, 71, longtime employee of the Androscoggin and Kennebec Railway and its predecessor, died Thursday of a weakened heart worsened by pneumonia. He twice suffered pneumonia within the year and died on the same day of the month as his first illness in 1937. Born in Bowdoin Center, he lived in Bowdoin until 17 and later moved to Brunswick and Bath. He ran last trolleys out of Winnegative on May 15, and served in Bath city council and many local lodges. He leaves a wife Ida York Beal, a son William A Beal of Rockland, Mass, and daughters Mrs. William Wilson of Phippsburg and Mrs. Alfred Jean of Bath, plus four grandchildren and five great grandchildren, and sister Mrs. Jennie Doughty of South Portland.

Frank H Beal Androscoggin & Kennebec Railway Co Pneumona My. Bea Bath Bis Winneran Ben Bowdoin Center Bowdoin Pruppshure William N. Beal Countus Ice Company Sevasco Ida York Wiliam F. York Brunswick Beal Theoarh Lincoln Lodge of Odd Fellows Iwics Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge Bath Aerie Eaghis Grace Church Mens Club William A. Beal Rockland Mass William Wilson Phippsburg Alfred Jean Jennie Doughty South Portland

Mrs. Rossa T Brookings of South Manchester Dies

Mrs. Rossa T. Brookings widow of Winfield S. Brookings of Woolwich died suddenly at home on Sunday January 23 after a long illness. She lived many years in Woolwich and was active in church, temperance, missionary work, and civic matters. Survived by three daughters Ethel Marion Anne and by her mother Mrs Ella Towle and siblings in Springfield Lakewood Keene. Burial in East cemetery South Manchester.

Rossa T. Brookings South Manchester Conn Woolwich Winfield S. Brookings Brookings Ethel Marion Anne Morse High School South Methodist Church Ms. Broskings Ella Towl Springfield Mass Jeanne Towle Edward Duff Lakewood Ohio Aaroh Towle Keene N. H East Cemetery South Mancester

Brennan Obituary Notes Laurel Maryland Resident

Dennis J Brennan formerly of Bath dies after a year long illness in Laurel Maryland Monday night. He worked as a salesman for Central Minns Power Co and, with his wife Laura, ran a rooming house at Washington and Union streets. He is survived by his wife and a stepson William H Gove. Additional relatives listed include Mrs Jovon Dull Benet and Mrs Joseph Perry Banvor. Native of Beneauty and formerly employed by Appliance Corp in Maryland.

Laurel Dean J. Brennan Bath Johowie Maryland Brennan Central Minns Power Co Washington and Union Streets Laura M. Breshnan Jerry Brennar Mdi Mass Paves Minocket Jovon Dull Benet Joseph Perry Banvor Wiliam H. Gove Laurel, Md Brien Beneauty-4 Appliance Corp

William Berry 79 of Bath Passes After Illness

William Berry aged 79 died Sunday morning at his home 72 Celler Street Bath after a lengthy illness. Born in Skowhegan to Cameron and Sarah C Berry he moved to Bath from South Portland long ago. He is survived by a son Frank W Berry of Bath.

Wimm Bey Smill Celler Street Bath Ace South Porttland Hye Skowhegan Cameron Sarah C. Berry Berry Ben Frank W Berry

Beal Funeral Largely Attended at Central Church

The funeral of Frank H. Beal was largely attended Sunday afternoon at two o clock in Central church. Delegations came from Lincoln Lodge IOOF Queen Rebekah lodge and Bath Avenue F O.

Frank H. Beal Central Church David L. W.son Linceln Lodge Queen Rebekah Lodge Bath Aver

Beal Remembered by Masons and Bath Iron Works Friends

The obituary notes E Beal as a former A K Ry Co employee allied with Bath Iron Works shop mates. Mrs John Shaw played organ. Odd Fellows ritual led by Leonard Munsey and Nathaniel Stover of Lincoln lodge, with Beal a past noble grand. Lincoln lodge bearers included Munsey, Leonard Lord, John Stewart and Harry Thurlow. Burial followed at Oak Grove.

Mr. Munsey Leonard Lord John Stewart Harry Thurlow Oak Grove

Funeral for William C Berry Held at Mayo Residence

The funeral of William C Berry of 72 Center street was Tuesday afternoon at two at the Arthur F Mayo funeral residence 819 High street Dr David L Wilson of Central church officiated The body was entombed Burial will take place in Village cemetery Pitts field in the Spring

William C. Berry Center Street Arthur F. Mayo High Street David L. Wilson Central Church Village Cemetery Pittsfield

Doris H Henderson Chosen for Ruth Bryan Owen Pilgrimage

Miss Doris H. Henderson of North Bath Morse High senior was chosen by Col. Dummer Sewall chapter No 13 D AR as candidate for the Ruth Bryan Owen Good Citizenship Pilgrimage. The statewide event in Waterville March 16 and 17 will select a trip to Washington, D C for the Continental Congress.

Doris H. Henderson North Bath Morse Col. Dummer Sewall D.ar Central Church Parish House Ruth Bryan Owen Waterville Washington, D. C Continental Congress Harry E. Ring Clara N. Fogg Bowdeinham Alice E. Varney Elmer D. Hodgkins Ernest T. Fulton O. E. Page Thomass. Gibbons Harry C. Webber Elwina F. Durgin Fred W. May Ernest A. Allan Topsham Margaret R. Foote Margaret M. S Mackinnon Bath Charles M. Tubbs Lady Wentworth Longfellow Wayside Inn Harry G. Deering Miss Henderson Morse High Mohiba David S. Henderson Leonard M. Lord

Founders Day Planned by South End P T A

South End P T A held an all day meeting in Washington Street room and set a February 15 founders day silver tea with Mrs. Noel C. Little of Brunswick as principal speaker. A committee led by Mrs. Arthur M. Bowker arranged the event. A quilt was lacking during the day. dinner was served. A February 11 contest at Mitchell School will award a framed picture to the room with the most mothers present. At 230 PM nurse Mrs. Lillian H. Fadden will speak with a guest from Augusta.

South End P. T. A Washington Street Noel C. Little Brunswick Arthur M. Bowker Frederick P. Moffatt Donald B. Hopkins S. Bert Lonn John H. Hunt Willian P. Hatch William H. Small Alfred E. Carpenter Mitchell School Pt.a Lillian H. Fadden Augusta

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D. M. Humphreys & Co Sagadahock Block Bath, Me Room W. S. Glidden Ellen Blair Flora B. Savage Edward W. Bridgham Samuel S. Sewall Redlands Charles A McMahan Basil R. McMahan Alberta H. Marr And Ray W. Smith Smith, White & Stanley, Inc S. E. Emmons Dike P.T.A Irvin E. Booher Comersville Ind Hicks Warren Spencer D. R. Stevens Paul Stevens Arowsic Milton Pinkham Maurice Pinkham George Laskey Robinwood Pive Islands Mary Norton Tyleston Oliver Leon Williams Waltham Fray Oscar Snowman Fred Gray Hanna Belgrade George Hanna Charlie Burgess Merton Pinkham P. D. Wilkins Lewistoun Ledgemere Road Nancy Barter Richard Barter Vernon Gray J. J. Gibson George Gray New York Paul Stevens Arrowsit Carrie Stevens Addie Gray Edith Marr Luva Gray James Stevens Lloyd Pinkham Alice Cromwell Reas Izetta Pinkham Lava Gray Percy MacGillivary William Marr Harold Pinkham Joseph Davis Lewiston Junior Aid Mrs. Rossa T. Brookings Connecticut Dennis J. Brennan William PH. Beal W. C. Berry Funeral D.A.R Founders’ Day Fred S. Curtis & CO Thomas R. Huston
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