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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1944

Page

4

Richmond Leaders Attend National Funeral Directors Meetings

Leslie F. Roberts of Richmond was elected to the National Funeral Directors Association legislative committee after attending the Chicago meeting in October. He then joined Advisory Council in Boston for Zone 1 and the joint embalming boards meeting in Massachusetts. The Richmond Chapter D A R met to vote donations to the infantile paralysis fund and to give flags to Richmond High School and the fifth grade, with delegates elected for the State Conference in Waterville on March 22.

Leslie F. Roberts National Funeral Directors Association Chicago Roberts Boston National Funeral Directors New England Massachusetts State Capitol Muriel] Pratt Richmond High School Waterville Marjorie Bond Ruie Curtis Pauline Cronk

Seasonal wildlife notes and local social updates in Georgetown

Wildlife observers note red and gray squirrels retreating to woods in summer or fall and reappearing by mid winter with a 1943 diary entry showing Lop py the red squirrel returning January 31 1944. The town reports ice harvesting on Spear and Peterson places and a stream of personal items from residents detailing visits birthdays engagements travel illness and local outings.

Loppy Spear Peterson Alvah Reynolds John Williams Christine Aubrey Fullerton Robinhood Marjorie M. McNinch Georgetown Harold Hunt Alex Cunningham Walter Powers Powers Working League J. F. Higgins Sayde Campbell Bath James Oliver Judy Ellen Poulin Augusta J. R. Blackie Harold Brown Edward Clarey Fullerton Dorothy Stuart New York Sheepscot Maud Thayer Thomaston Bridgewater Ray Dunkling Lester Powers Herbert Hunt Earl Payson Walter Cunningham Albert Humphrey Woolwich Humphrey Cottage Burnham Elmer Tibbetts George Gray MacMahan Island Leo Purtell Bowdoinham Ardenne Pinkham Belle Heald Emma Billings Roland Peterson Clement MacMahan Allan C. Brown Carroll P. Powers Maureen Davis Clayton Stevens Ernest Heal Edward Wren

Progressive Grange Richmond Meets With New Officers

A Progressive Grange meeting in Richmond convened in the evening with new officers presiding. The Home and Community Welfare committee reported, and a note of thanks was received for clothing sent to Boston for Russian Relief. Bertha Gray led the program with remarks by the master, stories by James Jones, readings by Edna Small, Emily Gray, and Gertrude Curtis, a stunt by Emily Gray, and singing. a Valentine party was announced for the next meeting, and members were asked to bring valentines and clippings on Washington or Lincoln.

Progressive Grange Richmond Home and Community Welfare Committee Boston Bertha Gray Story James Jones Edna Small The Emily Gray Gertrude Curtis Washington Lincoln

Edwin B Parris Celebrates 88th Birthday in North End

Edwin B Parris, longtime Bath sparmaker and North End resident, turns 88 as friends and family visit with gifts and a decorated cake. A lifelong resident of Washington Street, he and his wife near their 56th wedding anniversary, and he remains active in his garden, reading, and community groups including Lincoln Lodge Odd Fellows and Beacon Street Methodist Church.

Edwin B. Parris North End Mr. Parris Washington Street Albion Parris LeRoy Lord Parris Frank John Charles Parris Bros Sparmakers Chipyards Bath Parris Yard Sparmaker Lincoln Lodge of Odd Fellows North End Community Club Beacon Street Methodist Church

Winter Street Ladies Aid Meets Friday

Winter Street Ladies Aid met Friday afternoon with about 40 in attendance. Hostesses were Mrs Arthur Bowker Mrs Charles Messenger and Miss Emma Hooper. President Mrs Arthur Lemont announced next week’s meeting would be omitted due to an open house for Rev Ralph Mohney at the parsonage Saturday 4 to 7 p.m. An all day session with luncheon is set for Feb 18 followed by a white elephant sale. Red Cross sessions at Winter Street church resume Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Red Cross rooms Front Street with many participants urged. Mrs Edgar Hatch will run the Red Cross meeting. Guest Sherman A Calahan YMCA boys' work secretary spoke on Red Cross Africa work and related incidents. Refreshments were served.

Aid Arthur Bowker Charles Messenger Emma Hooper Arthur C. Lemont Ralph Mohney Harry E. Peterson Red Cross Winter Street Front Street Edgar Hatch

James W Gillespie 53 years on Hyde Windlass payroll

James W Gillespie of 301 Washington street marked his 79th birthday Tuesday after 53 years with Hyde Windlass Co. in Bath. A longtime resident since youth, he keeps a large garden, supports civic causes, and remains active on the job. He belongs to Knights of Pythias of Brunswick and celebrates a lifetime of steady service. The piece closes urging support for war fronts.

James W. Gillespie Washington Street Bath Brunswick Hyde Windlass Co Gillespie Knights Bias of Runswick

Five Islands Community Notes and Social Roundup

Cottage prayer meeting at Mr. and Mrs. Rowe home draws good attendance despite cold. Good Neighbor club elects officers: president Mrs. Francis Pierce, vice president Mrs. Lermond Davis, secretary Mrs. Mark Porter, treasurer Miss Marion Stevens. Sunday school appeal urged by Rev. J A Beyea as turnout remains small. Spelling honors awarded to several students. Mrs. O F Rowe reports strong progress on Fourth War Bond Drive. Local visits include Bath and Richmond as residents host and travel for family gatherings and birthdays. Numerous families from Lermond Davis, Stevens, Pinkham, Hanna, Davis, Carr, Gray, and others visit or host in nearby towns.

O. F. Rowe Good Neighbor Club Marion Stevens Francis Pierce Lermond Davis Mark Porter Ida MacGillivnary J. A Richard Davis Valentine David Elaine Stevens Beverley Elwell Sylvia Pinkham Vincent David Stevens Constance Gerald Gray Clayton Richard Hanna Lynne Mc Fred P. Carr Portland Arthur and Vincent Davis Kittery Lester Davis

Club 42 to Hold White Elephant Sale Event

Club 42 met Thursday evening with Miss Esther Jakesy as guest speaker. President Mrs. William Kelley announced a March 17 white elephant sale, urged members to wrap packages, and noted nearly $20 in stamps purchased during the current drive. A War Bond Drive collection occurred in the Opera House lobby last week, with another turn planned next week.

Club ‘42 Esther Jakesy William Kelley Club “42 Opera House Norman Adams Harry Deering Mary Carroll Harriett O Riley Edith Small

Meeting at Blaine Mansion for Pine Tree Society drive

Mrs Arthur Sewall and Mrs Bowen Torrey attended a Pine Tree Society for Crippled Children meeting at the Blaine Mansion in Augusta. Paul Jullien chaired, with plans for conduct of drives to begin soon and Sagadahoc county co chairs coordinating with Bath Beta Sigma Phi volunteers.

Arthur Sewall Bowen ‘Torrey Augusta Pine Tree Society For Crippled Children Blaine Bath

Home Demonstration Agent Starts Duties in Twin Counties

Miss Ruth MacGregory H D A of Marshfield Hills Massachusetts begins duties as Home Demonstration Agent for Twin Counties effective January 31 She has taught at Simmons College for several years and comes highly recommended with an excellent background in home economics teaching.

Ruth MacGregory Marshfield Hills Mass Twin Counties MacGregory Simmons College

Probate Court Session Records From Sagadahoc District

Transcripts from the first February Sagadahoc Probate Court session show numerous administrations and wills listed by executors, guardians, and administrators. Entries include estates from Bath Topsham Richmond Bowdoinham Phippsburg and Yonkers with multiple appointments and licenses to sell real estate.

Sagadahoe Frank Hewins, Jr Flora J. Morrill Topsham Esther M. Dickey Mary J. Sheldon Richmond Vivian C. Gotte Bath Mary C. Perry Rogers I. Moulton Parker N. Moulton Edwin C. Dunning John P. Carey Aline B. Cahill Wilber G. Cahill Emma A. Walker Allan Spear Alexander Burden Mildred C. Palmer Horace M. Coombs Edward P. Kendall Bowdeinham Carrie H. Kendall George R. Booker Joseph E. Pray Dorothy M. Young William F. Skelton R. P. McFadden Ira Smith Kathrina L. Pfeiffer Frank H. Pfeiffer Worcester Mass Amy S. Smith Cora J. Wilkinson Depositors Trust Co Joseph M. Mansir Herbert Mansir Charlotte C. Owen Joanna M. Hodgkins Freeman A. Trott J. Trott Woolwich Scott, Morse Mildred Frances Morse Ernest J. Small Scott Small Bowdoin Sarah P. Hilton Jane M. Blaisdell Phippsburg Mildred F. Edwards Angie C. Edwards Popsham Warren E. Kershner Ethel B. Kershner Grace D. Smith Minnie L. Waldron Mary C. Fossett Harlan M. Fossett Georgetown Ruth B. Dubar Charles W. Fullerton Allana C. Field William N. Field Guardian Annie M Harlon M. Fossett

Winter Street Ladies Will Entertain League

The Ladies Auxiliary of Winter Street church met Tuesday evening led by President Mrs. Clifford B. Smith. Plans were set for a May tea with Mrs. Ralph O. Dale as chair, and invitations extended to the League of Central church for a guest tea on Washington's Birthday. Hostesses included Mrs. Henry O. McCabe and others. Mr. Robinson director of the local USO spoke on juvenile delinquency. Refreshments followed.

Winter Street Church Clifford B. Smith Ralph O. Dale League of Central Church Washington Henry O. McCabe Elmer Rogers Lucy G. Rogers Anna Hill Robinson USO

Obituary of Mrs Marion Adelle Marston 64

Mrs Marion Adelle Marston 64 wife of Ray Marston of Augusta died recently after long illness. Born Chelsea daughter of Theodore and Elizabeth Yeaton she worked as private secretary to Attorney Samuel Titcomb in Augusta and belonged to the Congregational church. Surviving are two sisters Florence Hall and Blanche Yeaton one brother Ernest Yeaton and cousin Mrs Pearl Dunbar. Funeral entombment until Spring when burial will occur in Oak Grove Cemetery Bath.

Marion Adelle Marston Ray Marston Augusta Marston Bath Mr. Marston Frostina Marston Chelsea Theodore and Elizabeth (Hayes) Yeaton Samuel Titcomb Congregational Church Florence Hall Blanche Yeaton R. N Rhode Island Ernest Yeaton New York Pearl Dunbar Middle Street

Death of Henry H. Russell in Manchester Conn

Henry H. Russell of Manchester Connecticut died, husband of Martha Harding Russell of Boston. Masonic services were held February 2 in Manchester. Mrs. Russell is noted as a former Bath resident.

Bath Henry H. Russell Manchester Conn Martha Harding Russell Boston

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