Richmond obituary and society notes recount Dr. William A. Baker life
A long obituary and local notes profile Dr. William Asa Baker born November 7 1889 in North Attleboro Mass. He lived in Richmond Maine attended University of Maine and Bates then Illinois Medical College. A surgeon in Chicago for 23 years he specialized in eye ear nose throat and X ray. The piece also details community events at The Bee office workers changes and local engagements including marriages and clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Parent
Linda Cynthia
Water Street
Gardiner General Hospital
Carlton McCobb
Iden
Parent
Reta A. White
Richmond
Household Nursing Association School of Attendant Nursing
Boston
Emerson Hospital
Concord
Mass
Wilbur Cooper
Alvin Richard
William A. Baker
William Asa Baker
Anna, Ill
Baker
North Attleboro
Daniel and
Alice G. (Newell) Baker
University of Maine
Bates College
Illinois Medical College
Chicago
Hospital of the Chi
Model Airplane Club for Teens Formed by Rev
The Rev formed a club for teenage boys called the Model Airplane club. Meetings were held last Saturday and another is planned for 10 a aan next Saturday. All town residents are invited and classes may be split into two groups if needed. Ice cutting has begun on some of the itis. hopes for a good crop this year follow last year’s necessity for many locals to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Model ‘Airplane Club
Melvin Aunningham
Cooking Tip Prevent Mess With A Larger Pan Lining
A simple kitchen trick uses a larger pie pan or sheet beneath the dish. If the contents spill over during baking they land in the outer pan, sparing the oven from spills and making cleanup quicker and easier.
Maine YMCA Officers Meet to Review New Work Methods
Executive officers from Maine YMCA associations held a two day conference at Auburn YMCA to study new methods and materials for boys work. George B. Corwin highlighted changing trends including a reduced canteen program and emphasized four core YMCA youth divisions Indian Guides Gra Y Jr Hi Y Hi Y for ages 6 to 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YMCA
Maine
Auburn Ymca
William C. Perkins
Bath Association
George B. Corwin
National Ymca
Mr. Corwin
United States
Hi-Y, Jr
Hi-Y
Hi- Y
Corwin
Arthur D. Warner
Albert Cummings
Harrison Tipsword
Hi-Y Jr
Plans Progress Dessert Bridge Event by Bath Teachers Club
Plans move forward for a dessert bridge hosted by the Bath Teachers Club at 7 30 p m Thursday in the Huse school auditorium. Tickets are sold for auction and contract games with room for more reservations. Proceeds aid Morse High senior scholarship fund providing 100 dollars annually. prizes will be awarded to both ladies and men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Teachers Club
Huse
Priscilla Ferguson
Florence Hawley
Laura Craft
Helena Jensen
Morse High
Shirley Grindell Birthday Party Celebrated in Brunswick
Shirley Grindell daughter of Mr and Mrs John H Grindell of Middle Street celebrated her eighth birthday with a party at her grandmother Mrs Alfred Rowe's home on Middle Street. Guests included Mary Talbot Barbara King Patsy Morse Mary Edward McLaughlin Patty Mayes Carol Henderson Patty White Elizabeth Marble Carol Judy Ory Sally Grindell and Mary Ellen Roberts. Games and prizes went to Mary Talbot Carol Henderson and Judy Ory with refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Grindell
John H. Grindell
Middle Street
Alfred Rowe
Mary Talbot
Barabra King
Patsy Morse
Mary
Edward McLaughlin
Patty Mayes
Carol Henderson
Patty White
Elizabeth Marble
Carol
Judy Ory
Sally Grindell
Mary Ellen Roberts
Brunswick
Veteran Firemen Honor Salvation Army Gift
The Veteran Firemen's Memorial Association met at Central Fire Station with strong turnout. They voted a $25 gift to the Salvation Army in appreciation of its aid at fires and coffee and doughnuts afterward, then several members tested the new fresh air mask to learn its use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veteran Firemen’s Memorial Association
Central Fire Station
Salvation Army
Army
Five Islands Good Neighbor club notes and local events
The Five Islands Good Neighbor club report lists 25 attendees. The Georgetown PTA met at the Five Islands schoolhouse with new members and officers, by-laws readings, and dues due in September. Other items include entertainment plans, a Boys club model airplane project, births in the community, and members visiting Bath, Portland, and Boston areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetwon Pta
Five Islands
Spear
Nelson
Alonzo Thibodeau
Supt. of ‘Schools
Gilman
Neil Bishop
State Pta
PTA
Orville Rowe
J. Clifton Little
Francis Pierce
Lloyd Pinkham
Vernal Chaney
Georgetown Baptist Church
Fred Carr
George Gray
Little
Harlan Pinkeam
Ida Hinckley
Portland
Thomas Watson
Herbert Huntoon
Seguinland
Stanley Lewis
Georgetown
Good Neighbor Club
Evelyn Bold
Bath
Vernon Gray
Francis Bacon
Peter
Waltham
Mass
L. H. Rowe
William Jones
New Jersey
Addie Moulton
Harold Dunton
Bath Memorial Hospital
Dunton
Wilmer Sawyer
Lermond Davis
Louise Pratt
Togus
Francis Peirce
Mary
Barbara
Jeanette Pinkham
Charlotte Gray
North Yarmouth Academy
Mrs. Stinson Davis
Kittery
Edward
Fireside Club Discusses Marriage to Catholics at Winter Street Church
The Fireside club met Sunday evening with Richard Hersom and Eunice Pert leading a discussion on What happens if I marry a Catholic. Announcement of next week’s meeting said Pilgrim Fellowship of Central church will attend a covered dish supper at 6 30 p m followed by a program by a Bates College student deputation team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fireside Club
Winter Street Church
Richard Hersom
Eunice Pert
Pilgrim Fellowship of Central Church
Bates College
Thanks for assistance in March of Dimes Ball
The editor of the Independent thanks Bath and Sagadahoc county readers and named contributors for cooperative support of the March of Dimes ball. He credits Bath Iron Works, Bath Box Co, Adjutant General Carter, Bath Lodge Elks, Bath Opera House, Bath police, and numerous individuals for tickets, check room help, and overall effort that made the event a success. Public thanks extend to Mrs Ruth Mullaney and Club 42. hoping for similar cooperation in 1948.
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The
Independent
Times
March of Dimes Bail Committee
Sagadahoc
National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis
Bath
Sagadahoc County
Bath Iron, Works Corp
James A. Gillies, Jr
Bath Box Co
Adjt
B. M. Jewett
State Superintendent Ladd to be invited speaker
City P T A groups plan a joint meeting to honor Harlan Ladd state commissioner of education as guest speaker. Tentative date set for February 14 at City Hall with multiple P T A representatives handling arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan Ladd
Joseph Mullaney
Dike P. T. A
Dike
Evelyn Stairs
Arthur Eseley
Old Handtub Torrent Returning to Bath for Muster
Local parties purchased the old handtub Torrent and will tow it to Bath at week’s end. They hope to enter it in the New England Firemen’s Muster on July 4. The Torrent has a long Bath history, built for the city in 1867, sold to Pittsfield N H in 1874, then repurchased by Bath residents. The second Bath tub to bear the Torrent name follows the earlier 1848 Kennebec acquisition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
New England
Pittsfield
N. H
Kennebec
Stork Shower Honors Mrs Strube At Wesley Street Home
Mrs Charles Swearingen hosted a pink blue and white stork shower and surprise party Friday for Mrs Paul Strube at her Wesley street residence. Guests included Mrs Robert Yates Mrs Edgar Hancock Mrs Robert Wagner Mrs Ralph Mawyer Mrs George E Parshley Jr Mrs William J Curran Mrs Delen Bonsey and others as gifts and luncheon decor featured a pink bassinet centerpiece and pink sweetpeas with baby’s breath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Swearingen
Wesley Street
Paul Strube
Strube
Robert Yates
Edgar Hancock
Robert Wagner
Ralph Mawyer
George E. Parshley, Jr
William J. Curran
Delen Bonsey
Swearingen
Mrs Byrne Dies Of Auto Injuries In Brunswick
Barbara Ring Byrne 20 of Bath died at a Brunswick hospital after a Sunday car crash near Bowdoin Pines Route 1. Her husband Navy MM1c Walter L Byrne is being contacted via Bath Red Cross. Survived by parents Fred P Ring Jr Esther Stone Ring two sisters Beverly and Janet and many aunts and uncles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter L. Byrne
Barbara Ring
Goddard Street
Bath
Fred P. Ring, Jr
Brunswick Hospital
Bowee Pines
Route 1
Bruns
Byrne
Roderick Lavoie
Brunswick
Ernest Dawson
Lavoie
Barbara King Byrne
Bowdoin Pines
Wiscasset
Esther Stone Ring
Morse High School
Frank Stone
Fred P. Ring
Eugene J Footer Dies in Bath at Memorial Hospital
Eugene J Footer of 1190 Washington street Bath died at Memorial Hospital this morning after months of ill health. Born June 28 1890 in Bath, he was son of Joseph and Mary Footer. He worked as leading man in the Bath Iron Works machine shop. Survived by his wife Ruth Parker Footer three daughters Mrs Robert G Lee Mrs Clinton Child and Sally Ann Footer two sons Richard E Footer and Donald P Footer all of Bath. Also six brothers and four sisters: Edward A Footer Louis J Footer George Footer Samuel Footer Henry Footer William Footer Mrs William Powers Mrs William Kerrigan Mrs Andrew Ouelette and Mrs Edwin Rogers of Brunswick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene J. Footer
Washington Street
Memorial Hospital
Mr. Footer
Bath
Joseph
Mary Robischaud Footer
Bath Iron Works
Ruth Parker Footer
Robert G. Lee
Clinton Child
Sally Ann Footer
Richard E. Footer
Donald P. Footer
Edward A. Footer
Louis J. Footer
Lewiston
George Footer
East Brunswick
Samuel Footer
West Palm Beach
Fla
Henry Footer
West Bath
William Footer
Reed’s Ferry
N. H
William Powers
William Kerrigan
Andrew Ouelette
Edwin Rogers
Brunswick
Funeral Held for Philip M Barter in Westbrook
Philip M Barter died at his Westbrook home on January 25. Born in Bath, he lived in Portland and Westbrook, graduated from Portland High, and served in World War II across multiple theatres. He is survived by his wife Ruth Sweet Barber, a son Philip M Barter III, his parents, siblings, and several relatives.
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Philip M. Barter
Westbrook
Bath
Portland
Portland High School
Warren Co
Ruth Sweet Barber
Philip M
Philip Barter
Beverly Barter
Gertrude Thompson
Dorothy Gerrish
Amesbury
Mass
Richard Barter
Alfred Barter
Boothbay Harbor
Gertrude Hutchins
Brunswick
Irold Barter
Funeral of J H Harkins Held With Color Guard
Funeral services for J Harkins were conducted by Laforest E Hodgkins with Dr David L Wilson officiating. A large crowd attended and the Fae Veterans of Foreign Wars color guard provided escort. Bearers included four nephews Blackstone T Edward Maree Mick James Harkins Davis Theodore Crabtree Kelsey Harkins. Burial planned in the family lot in the spring.
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Austin Dura obituary notice with Bath birth in 1869
Dura Austin born Bath March 1869, son of Phineas and Delia Philbrook Austin. Survived by three nephews Roy Getchell Bath and Greenleaf of Criesnachna m ttery Point. Funeral at Curtis Funeral Home Thursday at two led by Rev. Charles R. Sims. Burial Oak Grove in the Spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Phineas
Delia Philbrook Austin
Roy Getchell
Greenleaf
Cries Nachna Mattery Point
Curtis Funeral Home
Charles R. Sims
Oak Grove
Mrs Herrick Funeral Held At Mayo Residence
The funeral of Mrs. Lillian M. Herrick was held Friday afternoon at two o'clock at the Mayo Funeral Residence, conducted by Rev. Charles M. Tubbs. Bearers were Kenneth Murray, F Moore, Walter Smith and William Sanders. Interment will be in Oak Grove in the spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian M. Herrick
Mayo
Charles M. Tubbs
Kenneth Murray
F Moore
Walter Smith
W Liam Sanders
Oak Grove
Mrs Byrne Funeral to be Held Thursday Afternoon
The funeral for Mrs Ja Ring Byrne will take place at the Lone Funeral Residence on Thursday at 3 PM. Reverend Joseph O Purue will conduct the service.
Obituary for James R. Jewett 92 at Riverside Convalescent Home
James R. Jewett 92 died Tuesday afternoon at Riverside Convalescent Home on Washington Street after long illness. Born October 1, 1854 in Wea to Abigail Wheeler Jewett, he spent many years in Ba as a lifelong tradesman. Funeral services Thursday at 10:30 from Curtis Funeral Home Wilmington Street with Rev Mulley of the Ni church officiating. Interment to follow at Springbox Grove Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James R. Jewett
Riverside
South End
Washington Street
Jewett
Wea
Abigail
Wheeler) Jewett
Curtis Funeral Home
Wington Street
Rev. Mulley
Springbox Grove
Lenten services planned at city churches Sundays
A series of Lenten services will be held in city churches on Sunday evenings during the Lenten period. February events include Baptist church with Rev J O Purdue, February 26 at Winter Retreat Whitechurch with Rev Wilfred Mulley, and March 5 at Church of the New Jerusalem with Rev A H Ives. March 12 features Beacon Street church with Rev LeForest E Hodgkins, March 19 at Nazarene with Rev C R Sims, and March 26 at Central Catholic church with Rev Dr Mt Clare.
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Oe Baptist
J. O. Purdue
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Thompaemandy
Sagadaete
Bee
Aete
Ott
Leonard L., Jr
U. S. Navy
Carolyn Cheney Bishop
South Portland
John Gallant
John J. Gallant
Malden
Bishop
Gallant
Giles Skinner
Oeir
Fiat
Helen Ishop
Perry
A Guiou
Ida» Watson
Belle Call
Lillian Taow
Tillie Gilpatrick
Helen Bishop
Dora Marriner
Minnie Batchelder
Annie Dunbar
Mildred Gilpatrick
Fern Berry
Enterprise Juvenile Grange
Gilman Hinkley
Worthy Master
All Fmerican Club
One Peerson School
Martha Smith
Ann Hodgkins
Walter Varney
George Wyman
Fillmore
Utah
Sarah Chipman
Patricia McDermott
Jack Sedgley
Gloria Small
Ernest Williams
May Cray
Ralph Desprese
Fish
Ada Gilbert
Marilye
Emelene Hinkley
Aankins
John Hurley
Geo Moailes
Harry
Hutchins
Thrower
Ae Crk
Mt. Carmel
O. S
Alice
Thomas Borjesson
Alberta Randlette
Joseph Randlette
Grace Purinton
Hazel Libby
Priscilla Chipman
Gwendolyn Douglass
Raymond Libby
Tee
Muriel Pratt
Sarah Shaw
Henry Shaw
Leon Dunklee
Franklin County Hospital
Greenfield
Thaddeus Card
North Front Street
David Hickland
Men's Brotherhood
Highland Avenue Methodist Church
Gardiner
David R. Hickland
Roger Berry
Main Street
William Wing
Albert Wing
Gardiner General
Foot Troubles
Familly
Belle Heald
Robinhood
Powers
George Powers
William Bonyun
Elmer Tibbetts
Clarence B. Hill
Francis Johnson
Oswego
N. Y
MacMahan Island
Carroll Powers
Robert Graffam
Marrtown
Mac Hagan
Alfred Ives
Beacon Street
Arthur Brand
East Patchogue
Brand
William Marr
Rose Campbell
Bay Point
Kay Burns
J. Robert Blackie
West Georgetown
Blackie
Hugh Rockwell
Lauretta M. Jones
Roland E. Peterson
First Selectman
Naples
Peterson
Parent Teachers Association
Auburn
Shirley Grindle
Victor Pinkham
Pinkham
Albion Carr
Albert Moore
Wne
Ladd
STORK
Fred S. Curtis & Co. Funeral Service
Brunswick Pines
J. H. Harkins
Dura Austin
Mrs. Byrne
Central Cational Church
Mt. Clare
Marius H. Page
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