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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1936

Page

5

Richmond High School stages Uncle Toby a three act comedy

The Richmond High School sea class presents Uncle Toby by a Southern estate setting coached by Principal Paul Jack. The event features cast members Jim Horton Carl Watts Henry Kinch Richard Thompson Andrew Grayson Lyn Yeaton Josephine Grayson Hazel Brown Pamela Dorothy Averill Tobias Channing and Gordon Curran with a three act structure. Local social notes report measles affecting Rose I Seigars and various community gatherings and visits around Gardiner Richmond and Bowdoinham.

Richmond High School Paul Jack Louis Lemieux South Gardiner Rose Inez Seigars Arthur Seigars Beatrice Lemont Front Street Beulah Rebekah Lodge Clarence Hanson Gardner Street Bert Skinner Augusta Frank Beedle Richmond Sportsmen's Association Sidelinger C. Randall Alexander Hoyt C. McFee Martel E. McFee Carr Hatfield Webber Plourde Lord P. Furlong L. Thompson Robert Sidelinger Waltz Arthur Skillen Ladies’ Aid of Enterprise Grange Myrtle Stewart Garner Street Wesley Cray Reed Road Herbert Edgecomb Elwood Edgecomb Hallowell Evelyn Bergerson Roxbury Mass Mary Johnson Lewiston Harold Richardson Marjorie P. Shepard Mt. Carmel O. E Michigan Frederick Harvard Detroit Mich Mary Victor Ware Denny Bergeron Old Town Charles Biglin Emerson-Lane Post A. L Harry Sykes Legion Hall Maynard Hinkley Ruth Porter Gregg-Turner Co Portland Percy Little Charlie Dunklee County Road Richmond Corner Richmond Mr. Little E. F. Pratt Herbert Stuart John Purinton Bowdoinham Charles Hill Madeline Umberhind Freeport Dorothea Temple Orange Progressive Grange Sagadahoc Grange Grace Lancaster Charlotte White

Sterling Bible Class Meets Monday Night

Sterling Bible class of Corliss Street Baptist church held its monthly business meeting in the small vestry with 29 members present. Mrs. John H. Hunt presided, devotionals by Mrs. E. Eugene Watson, and Bible verses starting with J by members. Calls were discussed, lieutenants named for the year, and groups rearranged. Hostesses for March and entertainment by Mrs. Plant marked the social hour.

Preble McFadden Hill John L. Russell John Wade

Beacon Street Junior Aid Plans Palm Sunday Service

Beacon Street Church Junior Aid met in the vestry with 18 members and one visitor. They approved conducting the Palm Sunday service at the church and scheduled a pre Easter sale for March 18. Members encouraged food baskets for a deserving family and planned a social for the flower fund. Knift Packs will be available soon via members.

Beacon Street Clarence Fullerton Howard Rice Samuel Morse Fred Pinkham Carl Pinson Church Flower Fund Junior Aid Arthur Gilmore Walter L. Elliott Warren Parris

Boothbay Center Church Hosts Plays and Talks

Rev. Plinette Allen leads Boothbay Center and Barters Island men in a church club with plans for projects. Sunday service features stereopticon talk The Book Goes Forth with Buck teaching, plus Island Men's chorus and instruments. Feb 11 at 7 30 p m the Peabody Pen by Kate Douglas Wiggin will be presented by the ladies.

Boothbay Center Plinette Allen Barter’s Island Mr. Buck Island Men's Peabody Kate Douglas Wiggin

Local Social News From Georgetown and Surrounding Towns

Mrs. John R. Blackie hosted the Working League session at her home. Mrs. Williams returns to West Georgetown after a visit in Waltham MA with daughter Mrs. Gunnell. Mrs. Powers and Mrs. Blackie visited relatives in Brunswick. Clarence Wade and William Collins drove to Boston with clams for Alex Cunningham. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Brown moved from Kennebec Point to Brown Farm for the winter. Mrs. Cunningham and Mrs. Woodside called on friends at Saga dahoe bay. Rev. Schoepfer to preach violin sermon at First Baptist with James Stevens on Sunday. Mrs. Powers hosted a birthday gathering Friday with guests including the Higgins, Todd, Brown, Blackie, and F. Higgins families. Mrs. Cunningham ill. Dr. Smith of Bath attended. Walter Newdick and J. F. Higgins went to Bath. Rev. Frank W. Hovey died in Richmond after a short illness. He served seven years as Georgetown pastor and is survived by Mrs. Hovey and daughters Alice Amy Grace. Funeral was held in Richmond Tuesday.

Herbert Edgecomb Augusta Ray Howe White Road Amasa Ring House Darrah Street L. F. Pratt Contract Club Pleasant Street Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall G. C. Marriner Freda Marriner Vanessa Beedle Rose of Sharon O. E Uncle Toby Esther Parker Christine Donovan Gardiner Harold Libby California el Centro Cal Guy Sawyer Clara Curtis Gardiner General Hospital Murial White Clifton Burnell Richmond John Skillen Fort Richmond D.A.R Charles B. Day Bath Washington Gilbert Edgett Raymond Libby Bangor George Libby Mt. Pleasant Alice Hunter Topsham E. F. Pratt John R. Blackie Thomas N. Williams West Georgetown Waltham Mass Gilbert Gunnell Walter T. Powers Brunswick Clarence Wade William Collins Boston Alex Cunningham Harold J. Brown Kennebec Point Rapheal Higgins William A. Todd Harold Brown Joseph F. Higgins Joseph Smith Walter Newdick J. F. Higgins Frank W. Hovey Mr. Hovey Georgetown Hovey Alice Amy Grace

Petition Drives for New Congress Shirt Co. Factory in Bath

Citizens of Bath petition the city council to authorize a wooden addition to the Congress Shirt Co. plant to enlarge output and raise payroll from about 55 000 to 75 000 dollars. A neighboring community reportedly offers to build suitable space, with petitions ready for presentation to Mayor Sewall and aldermen.

Congress Shirt Co Sewall Bath Congress Shift Co Maine Massachusetts City of

Lights and Shadows of a Parson Life at Rotary Luncheon

Dr. David L. Wilson spoke at the Rotary Club luncheon in Hotel Phoenix about the demanding duties of a pastor. He recalled his first pastorate at Fort Fairfield and later Belfast before Bath, noted wartime service as Bath War Exemption Board secretary, and described varied life experiences and tragedies.

Rotary Club Hotel Phoenix David L. Wilson Fort Fairfield Belfast Bath Marius Page

Longtime Bangor Postmaster Retires After 47 Years

William F. Holden ends a 47 year run at the Bangor post office by handing keys and accounts to successor James G. O Connor, Bangor attorney. Holden began as a letter carrier on August 8 1888 and was appointed postmaster August 16 1923. He retires on pension though not the maximum, which would require two more years of service.

Bangor William F. Holden James G. O'Connor

Old Spanish Drought Record Ties 1800 to Navajo Campaign Findings

The Arizona Historical Society translates a Spanish 1800 drought note linked to Don Pedro de Nava’s campagin and shows drought driven water scarcity. Tree-ring data from 1800 in the Rio Grande region is notably small, with 1801 even smaller, aiding historical climate study.

Arizona Historical Society WPA Federal Writers’ Projects Miss Ina Cassidy E. A. Douglass University of Arizona W.S. Stallings, Jr Douglass Rio Grande Arizona United States Mexico Don Pedro de Nava San Mateo Albuquerque Gallup Mount Taylor el Rio del Norte Don Jacob Ugarte Y Loyola Antonio el Pinto Loyola

Thirteen Motor Vehicle Deaths Reported in Maine for January

State authorities report January motor vehicle fatalities in Maine totaling thirteen. Eleven non-occupant deaths include pedestrians and a child near a vehicle, with two occupant deaths in cars. Contributing causes include pedestrians in roadways, cars leaving roadways, skidding on ice, and a truck collision on private property adds four more deaths.

Maine Motor Vehicle Department Maine Motor Vehicle Department Cero Rae Aera

Young People's Band Guests At Dinner

Adjt and Mrs Edward J Tripp of the Salvation Army entertained the newly organized Young People's Band at their home with an informal dinner. The band offers free instruction from harp to piano through the Salvation Army. Attendees included Ed win Johanson George Johanson Robert Arsenault Walter Arsenault Clarence Pendleton Leland Brown Edward Potter John Harold Tripp Jr Miss Pauline Prest Miss Alice Prest Miss Ruth Tripp Hartwell Fleming Wesley Lemont.

Adjt Edward J. Tripp Salvation Army Edwin Johanson George Johanson Robert Arsenault Walter Arsenault Clarence Pendleton Leland Brown Edward Potter John Harold Tripp, Jr Pauline Prest Alice Prest Ruth Tripp Hartwell Fleming Wesley Lemont

Five Islands Grange Installs Officers In Formal Ceremony

Five Islands grange conducted an installation Saturday with State Master F Ardine Richardson presiding assisted by Mrs Richardson and Mrs Harold Pinkham and Mrs Basil MacMahan. New officers include Master Lermond H Rowe over seer William L Berry lecturer Vernon E Gray steward Russell Pinkham assistant steward Forrest Hanna and others. Reports note community events, church meeting results, and social visits as the town recalls a busy week.

Funeral for Miss Emma Pedrick Moses Held at Home

Emma Pedrick Moses, 1034 Washington Street, was laid to rest Sunday afternoon at two in a service conducted by Rev. Howard Davis Spoerl of Boston, formerly of First Universalist church. Burial followed at Oak Grove.

Miss Moses Emma Pedrick Moses Washington Street Howard Davis Spoerl Boston First Universalist Church Oak Grove

Damp cellars need proper grading to shed water

Damp cellars are common where the ground is flat or sloped toward the foundation. Grading to create a sharp downward slope away from walls drains surface water and helps prevent dampness. A sharp grade is desirable to keep water from collecting at the foundation.

Houghton Clifford Wedding Held Friday in Belfast

The wedding of Elizabeth Deak Clifford of Belfast to Amory M. Houghton of Hampden took place Friday at the bride's home with a double ring ceremony officiated by Rev. Ashley A. Smith of Bangor. The couple left for a wedding trip to Boston and New York.

Elizabeth Deak Clifford Belfast Amory M. Houghton Hampden Bath Ashley A. Smith Bangor Washington Street Lawrenceville School Lawrenceville N. J University of Maine Vermont National Life Insurance Co Spencer Bay Moosehead Lake

Mrs Jennie L Duley Rites Held At Parker Head Church

The funeral for Mrs. Jennie L. Duley wife of Galen P. Duley was held Monday at 2 PM at Parker Head church with Rev. Ernest Heywood of Wesley Methodist Church Bath officiating. Burial followed in Hillside Cemetery Parker Head.

Jennie L. Duley Galen P. Duley Parker Head Church Ernest Heywood Wesley Methodist Church Bath Hillside Cemetery Parker Head

Mrs Roxana Gil­liam Funeral Held at West Point

The funeral for Mrs Roxana R Gil­liam widow of John Gilliam was Monday at two in her West Point home. Rev David L Wilson officiated and burial followed in Holland Cemetery West Point.

Roxana R. Gilliam John Gilliam West Point David L. Wilson Central Church Holland Cemetery

Mrs. Marcia Warren Funeral Held at Old Ladies Home

The funeral for Mrs. Marcia E. Warren widow of Freeman Warren was held Saturday afternoon at two at the Old Ladies Home. The Rev Carleton W Lowell former first reader of the First Church of Christ Scientist officiated. The body was entombed.

Marcia E. Warren Freeman Warren Old Ladies Home Carleton W. Lowell First Church of Christ, Scientist

Bath antique dealer Arthur H Kateon dies at home

Arthur H Kateon longtime Bath dealer in antiques died Monday at his mother's home 18 Wesley Street after years of ill health. Born in Bath son of Martha McAllister Kateon and the late John W Kateon he lived in Bath most of his life. He served in World War II era and later ran a Front Street store opposite the Texas yard before entering antiques full time. He bought the Harbor View hotel at 12 Front Street and ran an antique business with upstairs apartments. Survived by wife Evelyn M mother two brothers Fred L Kateon Fall River Mass and John L Kateon Quincy Mass three sisters Mrs Margaret I Howarth attorney Fall River Mass Mrs Grace L Dubois Providence R I and Mrs Mary E Bailey Auburn.

Arthur H. Kateon Bath Martha E. Kateon Wesley Street Martha McAllister Kateon John W Kateon Front Street Texas Yard Harbor View Vine Evelyn M Fred L. Kateon Fall River Mass John L. Kateon Quincy Margaret I. Howarth Grace L. Dubois Providence R. I Mary E. Bailey Auburn

Jennie Louise Duley Dead at 72 in Parker Head

Jennie Louise Duley wife of Galen P. Duley died Saturday at her Parker Head home after long illness. Born June 10, 1864 in Phippsburg she was daughter of Timothy B. and Lucinda Perry and spent her life in the area. Survived by husband brother Charles Perry of 193 High street niece Mrs Emerson K. Wilson of Waltham Mass nephew Lloyd Perry of this city and cousin Mrs F N Sewall of Kansas City Mo. She belonged to Parker Head church.

Jennie Louise Galen P. Duley Parker Head Mrs. Duley Phippsburg Timothy B Lucinda (Rogers) Perry Charles D. Perry High Street Emerson K. Wilson Waltham Mass Lloyd Perry Lloyd Perry of This City F. N. Sewall Kansas City Parker Head Church

Mrs. Marcia Warren, 83, Dies at Old Ladies Home

Mrs. Marcia E. Warren, widow of Freeman Warren, aged 83, died Thursday at the Old Ladies Home where she had resided since 1925. Born in Winslow on July 20, 1852, she lived in Bath about 20 years and leaves a son Freeman Clark of Moncton, N B, a brother Forest Reynolds of Winslow, and two sisters Mrs. Myra Jewell and Mrs. Olive Lawrence of Fairfield.

Marcia E. Warren Freeman Warren Old Ladies Home Mrs. Warren Winslow Freeman Harriet Reynolds Bath Freeman Clark Moncton N. B Forest Reynolds Myra Jewell Olive Lawrence Fairfield

Mrs Celia Day Dies in Surry Home Return

Mrs Celia Day wife of Henry Day former Bath resident died at her parents home Mr and Mrs Walter S Kane in Surry on January 22. She had lived at 59 Chestnut street for 15 years and left to return to her parents last August when ill. Mr Day is a patient at the Marine hospital in Portland.

Celia Day Henry Day Bath Walter S. Kane Surry Day Chestnut Street Marine Hospital Portland

Mrs Roxana Gilliam 88 Widow Dies At West Point

Mrs Roxana R Gilliam 88 widow of John Gilliam died Saturday morning at her West Point home. She was born in Phippsburg a daughter of Samuel and Ruby Wallace.

Roxana R. Gilliam John Gilliam West Point Phippsburg Samuel and Ruby Wallace

Funeral for Francis Orrison Burnham Held in Bath

The funeral of Francis Orrison Burnham 30 former Bath resident who died January 28 of pneumonia in Roxbury Massachusetts was held Wednesday at Curtis Funeral Home Bath He was born in Bath son of William H and Ida Adams Burnham lived in Bath until age 22 and served as marine oiler and fireman He was to become stationary fireman in Pittsfield MA but fell ill He leaves his father in Port Chester NY his mother in Providence RI two sisters Miss Anne Burnham and Mrs Eugene Ellingwood both of Providence a brother Stanley Burnham of Medford MA an uncle Edward Burnham of Bath and three aunts Mrs Edward Burnham Mrs Irving C Varney both of Bath and Mrs Rodney Rowe of Bangor.

Francis Orrison Burnham Bath Psycopathic Hospital Roxbury Mass Curtis Funeral Home Center Sitet Burnham William H Ida Adams Burnham Boston Pittsfield T. W. Hyde Camp A. V Port Chester N. Y Providence R. I Anne Burnham Eugene Ellingwood Stanley Burnham Medford Edward Burnham Irving C. Varney Rodney Rowe Bangor

Rev Frank W Hovey Dies After Illness in Richmond

Baptist pastor Rev Frank W Hovey longtime Georgetown figure died suddenly at his Beech Street home after four weeks illness Funeral services were held in Richmond Morse high school graduates Alice May Amy Evelyn and Grace Frances Hovey were his daughters Surviving are widow Annabel Marsh Hovey and sister Mrs James W Rodman of Upton Massachusetts

Frank W. Hovey Georgetown Beech Street Richmond Baptist Mr. Hovey Morse High School Worcester Mass Amy Evelyn Hovey Grace Frances Hovey Morse James W. Rodman Upton

Mrs Retta Mae Savage Dies After Long Illness

Mrs. Retta Mae Savage 55 widow of Charles R. Savage of Bath died Wednesday morning at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Smith 826 Washington street after years of illness. Born in Bath to George A and Helen Brown Smith she graduated from the old Bath High School in 1899 and lived here most of her life. She served as housemother at the Nurses Home Bath Memorial Hospital. Survived by brother George I. Smith of Woolwich. Funeral Friday at two o’clock at Fred S Curtis Funeral Home 105 Center Street.

Retta Mae Savage Charles R. Savage Bath Charles H. Smith Washington Street Savage George A Helen Brown Smith Bath Memorial Hospital

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Frank Holmes Brockton, Mass John Holmes East Bridgewater D. M. Humphreys & Co Sagadahock Block Bath, Me Room Sterling Bible Class W.P.A. Worker Young People Five Islands Grange F. Ardine Richardson Strong Richardson Harold Pinkham Basil MacMahan Lermond H. Rowe William L. Berry Vernon E. Gray Russell Pinkham Forrest Hanna Isabel L. Stevens Fred Carr Ceres Pomona Madelyn Berry Horace Rittall Flora Clarence MacMahan James Stevens Frank Hovey Five Islands Church Carrie Stevens Katherine Pendergast Fort Lauderdale Fla Florida Mildred Pinkham Westbrook Robinhood Stevens D. R. Stevens MacMahan Island Percy MacGillivary Maurice Pinkham Ed Leavitt Grange Horace E. Wade Wiscasset Garfield Rackliff Hanna Thomas M. Hagan Howard Pond Addie Gray Beulah Miller Lerva Gray Ellsworth Pinkham George Gray Clem MacMahan Lloyd Pinkham Alice Cromwell Edith Marr Mrs. Gilliam’s U. S. Mail Bath Savings Institution Jennie Louise Duley Old Ladies’ Home Mrs Mrs. Roxana R. Gilliam Francis Georgetown Church Mrs. Retta Mae Savage Fred S, Curtis & CO Thomas R. Huston Center Street
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