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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1936

Page

5

Richmond News Highlights From Feb In Gardiner And Bowdoinham

Community notes report births at Wren Nursing Home a 714 pound daughter born Feb 4 to Mr. and Mrs. John Hurley and several local visits from Miss Helena O Neil and relatives in Haverhill. Founders Day at Richmond lodge F and A M and PTA meeting at Richmond High School are recorded along with ice gathering and a busy rifle shoot by the Richmond Sportsmen.

Portland Ora Reed John Hurley Wren Helena O’neil Haverhill Mass Harold Richardson Richmond Lodge Parent-Teachers Association Richmond High School Founders Day Fund Herbert Stuart Charles Hill Bowdoinham Delmar Bates Mary Bath Fred Duren Martha E. Bates Philip Nadini Gardiner Fort Richmond D A. R Rebecca Rogers Nellie Pratt Elizabeth Joy Pauline Cronk Ruie Curtis Marjorie Bond Chase Charles Donnell South Pleasant Street Edna Lane Willis Lane John Parker Richmond Sportsmen's Association Hoyt Alexander C. McFee Waltz Hatfield Sidelinger Martel Webber Carr Hanson Beedle Randall Howe Plourde Lord Thompson Robert Sidelinger Richmond Damariscotta Lincoln County Rifle Lincoln County E. McFee Wing Progressive Grange Arline Skillins Hopkins Westbrook Eva Libby Bowdoin E. E. Baker Harold Harford Gardiner General Hospital G. F. Morton Evan Sherwood Springfield Hilda Harford Walter Barnes Annette Harford Charles Davis Highland Avenue Legion Hall Frank Flood

Weekend Sale Catalog Highlights Low Prices on Coats and Knits

Classified style notice lists Week End Specials with men and boys garments. Overcoats, suits, pants, sweaters, wool robes, shoes and rubbers shown with sale prices like 19.50 23.50 16.50 15.00 4.95 3.95 and many items in low figures. Endicott Johnson and Gold Seal brands appear among footwear and rain gear with multiple color and size options.

Endicott-Johnson

Liberal Contributors To Carnival Fund

The Rotary Club Community Playground Fund thanks merchants and friends for donations totaling 258,000 votes in support of the Carnival Queen Contest. Signatories include Edward Bridgham and D. T. Dougherty with many local businesses listed as contributors.

Rotary Club Community Playground Edward W. Bridgham D. T. Dougherty Clinton D. Wilson F. W. Woolworth Co Edward Bridgham Center Street Meat Market Maxwell Powers Roger Skillings M. Cohen Miller the Tailor Howard’s Cigar Store Colonial Cafe Lewis Wilson Paul G. Bagdikian Liberty Bottling Co Morris S. Povich A. Hallet & Co Smith's Burnham's Auto Supply A. D. Stetson & Son Spencer's Lunch Chase's Corner Pharmacy Cut Price Market Oakhurst Dairy Co H. W. Crosman Trott Bros. Grain Co M. W. Sewall & Co Gibbons Coal Co Hall & Hunt Bath Laundry, Inc Cummings Motor Ford V-8 Rowe Motor Co Donald Preble The A. & P. Tea Co Edmund Staples John Freeman John P. Carey Fall's Shoe Store N. Gratz Jackson Cyr's Market Columbia Hotel Miller’s Bakery

Opportunity schools to merge at Center street building

The Weeks Street and Dike buildings will close and a single Center street school will open March 2 for boys and girls under 16. Nine Weeks Street and 19 Dike pupils will be served. Miss Priscilla Walker of Haverhill, Mass., reigns as Carnival Queen at Bates College Hop closing three days of winter sports festivities.

Weeks Street Center Street South End North End Board of Education Priscilla Walker Haverhill Mass College Walker Skovstiers

Georgetown Community News Roundup Highlights Local Visits

Miss Maude Thayer visits at West Georgetown home of Thomas N. Williams. Mrs. Walter V. Cummings visits with sister Mrs. Joseph F. Higgins. Mrs. C L Hinckley ill at Sagadahoc Bay. Working League meets with Mrs. B H Woodside. Radio installed at Mrs. Burton Radley’s home. Francis Oliver returns from CCC camp to see Clarence Oliver. Alvah Reynolds and family visit Bath. other locals visit Robinhood. Funeral notes for Rev. Frank W. Hovey in Richmond with local attendance. N F Howe works for Hyde Windlass Co. in Bath. John Thibodeau travels to Florida. Christine Williams hosts third-birthday party. Alex Cunningham drives a new Chevrolet. Ice cutting by Everett Stevens and Alvah Reynolds for Zorach’s. Lieut. and Mrs. Justin H Dickens visit Mrs. Dick ens’ cousin. James Stevens assists at First Baptist church. Eleanor Cunningham visits Morse High in Bath. Mrs. Carrie Heald returns from North Edgecomb to Sagadahoc Bay home.

Maude. Thayer Westbrook Seminary Thomas N. Williams West Georgetown Walter V. Cummings Burton Radley Francis Oliver CCC Southwest Harbor Clarence Oliver Alvah Reynolds Abbie Reynolds Henry Bath Harold Hunt, Jr Brunswick Frank W. Hovey Georgetown Richmond The Baptist Church Walter Schoepfer Donald M. Bell Heald N. F. Howe Hyde Windlass Co John Thibodeau Florida Christine Williams John D. Williams Doris Eugene Everett Stevens Robinhood Alex Cunningham Zorach Dickens Roy M. Newman James Stevens Five Islands Schoepfer First Baptist Church Roy Newman Eleanor Cunningham Morse High School Melvin Cunningham Carrie Heald North Edgecomb Thomas Hagan Harold J. Brown Rapheal Higgins Sagadahoc Bay

Tribute to memory of former pastor Hovey

A tribute honors Rev. F. W. Hovey who served six years as pastor at Five Islands. He walked miles in snow to ministry and shared all he had for the gospel. His life, marked by faith and service, left a lasting spiritual fragrance and fruits of the spirit.

Henry Martyn India F. W. Hovey Five Islands Jesus Christ

Portland Woman Files Libel for Divorce in Superior Court

Two months after her 1904 wedding Helen E. Gauthier of Portland filed libel for divorce from John A. Gauthier in Superior Court among about 30 petitions. The Gauthier case notes the shortest marriage among entries, contrasting Jerusha E. Hughes and Dean M. Hughes of Portland tied to a 46 year marriage, married in 1889 at Windsor Nova Scotia.

Helen E. Gauthier Portland John A. Gauthier Superior Court Gauthier Jerusha E. Hughes Dean M. Hughes Windsor N.S

Monson Academy Students Ski and Sled to School

Snow blocked roads forcing Monson Academy students to ski and snowshoe to class. Part of the roads later opened but car access remained impossible to the village. Students traveled four and a half to five miles one way by rail track on kick sleds toboggans and bicycles, earning their education through hardship.

Monson Academy Gaage

William H Thayer 74 Bath Iron Works veteran dies

William Henry Thayer 74 of 99 Court street died Wednesday after a paralytic stroke and illness of short duration. He worked 40 years at Bath Iron Works as boilermaker and flange turner, later in Hyde Windlass Co machine shop. Survived by brother Alonzo Thayer, two nephews Charles and Walter Thayer, two nieces Marion Anderson and Helen Norwood.

William Henry Thayer Court Street Bath Iron Works Short Duraon Billy Thayer Hyde Windlass Co Billy Thayer Bath John Elizabeth Thayer City Alonzo Thayer Charles Walter Thayer Marion Anderson Helen Norwood Warren

Mrs Clara B Williams of Vassalboro dies after operation

Clara Bragg Williams 71 of Vassalboro died suddenly Sunday night at Sister’s Hospital Waterville after an emergency operation. Born in Richmond she lived in Foster’s Point Waltham and Detroit before settling in Vassalboro with son Elliot Williams. She was active in the Methodist Episcopal church and led local social and agricultural groups. Survived by two daughters Alonzo Fisher and Arthur Clowes, three sons Harold Ernest and Elliot, a brother Joseph Bragg, three granddaughters and four grandsons.

Clara Bragg Williams Vassalboro Sister's Hospital Waterville Williams Richmond Foster's Point Waltham Mass Elliot Williams Joseph Bragg Marjorie Fisher This City Barbara Fisher Clinton Clara Clowes Harlan and Norman Clowes Preston Harold Williams, Jr Detroit

Mrs Annie Miller Dies After Sudden Illness in Bath

Annie M Miller 52 wife of Charles M Miller died suddenly last week at Memorial hospital after transfer from home. Born in New York City she lived in Bath 24 years and belonged to Winter Street church and Cosmopolitan club. Survives include husband two sons Charles E and James A Miller both of Bath five brothers Frank Anton Edward Joseph Emil Dobins all of New York City and sisters Mrs Agnes Rohn and Mrs Jennie Steiner of New York City.

Annie M. Miller Charles M. Miller Memorial Hospital Miller New York City Frank Francis Dobins Bath Winter Street Church Cosmopolitan Club Charles E James A. Miller Edward Long Island Anton Joseph Emil Dobins Agnes Rohn Jennie Steiner

Almira E. Moore, 83, dies at daughter’s Woolwich home

Almira Elizabeth Barnes Moore, widow of Richard Moore, died Saturday at her daughter Mrs. Lawrence Putnam’s Woolwich home. Born in Portland to Charles Foster and Mary Barnes, she leaves nine children including Mrs Woodbury Bailey Waterbury Conn and Richard Moore Phoenix VA along with other Moore descendants.

Almira Elizabeth (Barnes Richard Moore Lawrence Putnam Woolwich Portland Charles Foster Mary Jane Barnes Woodbury Bailey Waterbury Maurice Rines Wiscasset Charles S. Sewall

Doctor William E. Rowe Dies Suddenly at 64 in Gloucester

Dr. William E. Rowe, 64, of 115 Mount Pleasant Avenue Gloucester Massachusetts died Wednesday night from long term complications. Born in Richmond he was son of Edward and Eleanor Rowe and twin brother of Dr Walter E. Rowe of Bath. They studied at Tufts Dental College and opened an office in Bath forty years ago. They built a flourishing business but climate forced Dr Rowe to move to Gloucester. He is survived by his wife and his brother.

William E. Rowe Mount Pleasant Avenue Gloucester Mass Richmond Edward Eleanor Rowe Walter E. Rowe Bath Tufts Dental College William Rowe

Mrs. Leola Niles Tarbox Dies After Illness

Mrs. Leola Niles Tarbox 71 wife of Parker Tarbox died after a lingering illness Wednesday of last week at the City Home where she had resided 18 months. Born in Gardiner she came to Bath about three years ago and is survived by her husband and a brother in South Gardiner.

Leola Niles Tarbox Parker Tarbox Gardiner Bath South

Bath resident Peter King dies after long illness

Peter King 74 longtime Bath resident died Monday morning at City Home after a long illness. He was a native of the area and lived in Bath for many years.

Peter King Bath

Five Islands Community News Notes and Travel

Five Islands residents share visits and gatherings with neighbors in Bath Robinston and Arrowsic. A church funeral in Richmond drew Ellsworth Pinkham George Gray L. H. Rowe and Woodrow Gray. Beach trips south to Dunedin Fla and New Year festivities with Southern meals and songs are mentioned alongside local snow repairs and Morse High student Lincoln Campbell Jr. returning home for the weekend.

Thomas M. Hagan Robinson's Pond Ruth Stermer Arrowsic Drummond Stevens Ellsworth Pinkham George Gray L. H. Rowe Woodrow Gray Richmond Frank Hovey Furber Davis Bath Five Islands Percy Savage Grange Circle Ada MacGillivary Portland Percy MacGillivary Everett Linwood Stevens Robinhood J. G. Stevens Charles Kenney Norman Donald Warren Kenney T. E. Cromwell Cromwell Dunedin Fla Gulf of Mexico Citrus District St. Petersburg Percy Allen M. F. Biggins Harry Lishness B. F. Perry Maine Lincoln Campbell, Jr Morse High

Junior Chamber Board Meets Monday Night in Bath

Bath officers and directors of the newly formed Junior Chamber of Commerce met at the office of Dr. Francis A. Winchenbach. Elwood S. Toothaker presented a constitution approved by directors to be submitted to members on February 17. Secretary William H. Gove to print cards and stationery and send a telegram to Major Bowes Amateur Night dedicating greetings from the Shipbuilding City to Portland. Attendees included James A. Gillies Jr., Dominic Tardiff, and Hubert Foster.

Bath Portland Shipbuilding City Forest City James A. Gillies, Jr Domingue Tardiff Hubert Foster

Scout Sunday Observed by Troop 53 Members

On Sunday February 9 Scout Sunday honored Scouting’s 26th anniversary with Troop 53 guests at Grace Episcopal Church. Rev Charles M Tubbs delivered a sermon linking Scouting oath and laws to religion and upright living. Scout Master Lermond lamented low turnout.

America Charles M. Tubbs Grace Episcopal Church Lermond Tubbs

Fire at Drummond Street Tenement Causes Smoke Nuisance

Firemen found smoke permeating a three story tenement at 10 Drummond Street owned by Mrs. Rose Miller. A first floor tenant altered a stove funnel causing smoke for two and a half days, then tenants complained of smoke across the building. Meanwhile the Chisholm Ski Club’s 13th annual carnival in Rumford drew 5000 to 6000, crowning Theresa Beaudet queen despite heavy Sunday snowfall.

Auburn Drummond Street Rose Miller Chisholm Rumford Maine Theresa Beaudet Arthur Beaudet

George F. Pinkham 87. Newcastle resident dies after house fire

George F. Pinkham aged 87 of Newcastle died Tuesday after a year of ill health worsened by the recent home fire. He was born in Boston January 14 1849 and lived in Newcastle for 52 years. Survived by three daughters Edith Campbell Arrowsic Stella Reed Pittsfield Mass and Mrs Harold Wiswell Pittsfield Mass. four sons Harry Lynn Oscar Somerville Howard Dover and Arthur Nobleboro. one brother Clarence Damariscotta Mills.

George F. Pinkham Newcastle Arthur Pinkham Nobleboro Mr. Pinkham Boston George Mary Elizabeth (Winslow) Pinkham Bath Keziah Beals Georgetown Washington Street Pittsfield Mass Pinkham Edith Campbell Arrowsic Stella Reed Dressden Wiswell Harry Pinkham Lynn Oscar Pinkham Somerville Howard Pinkham Dover N. H Clarence Pinkham Damariscotta Mills

Mrs Arthur W Ranney obituary notices circle of friends

Mrs Arthur W Ranney former wife of Dr J Walter Higgins of Bath died suddenly Feb 5 in New York. She was Beatrice Eno of Brooklyn and lived in Bath earlier, later Pensacola Florida and Century Florida. She is survived by her daughter Mrs Julian Howay two grandchildren sister brother niece and two nephews. Her memory endears her to a wide circle of relatives and friends.

Arthur W Ranney J. Walter Higgins Julian Howay New York Beatrice Eno William Frederick Eno Brooklyn N. Y Bath Higgins Florida Pensacola Dr. Higgins Arthur W. Ranney Century Fla Julian Ranney Howay Marcia Eno Howay George E. H. Verhan Pleasantville, N. Y Harry Eno Los Angeles Harry McLaughlin Pleasantville William F. Eno Hayden Werhan Nyack Nena

Mrs Rosalie Belanger Dies After Illness in Bath

Mrs. Rosalie Belanger 83 widow of Clifford Belanger died Monday morning at her son Samuel Belanger's home on Dike Road after a three day illness of a heart attack. Born in Bath she was a longtime Bath resident and member of the Maine Three-Quarter Century club. Survived by son Samuel of Bath daughters Annie Wardley Wollaston Mass and May Walsh Boston four grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Rosalie Belanger Clifford Belanger Samuel Belanger Dike Road May Walsh Boston

Funeral Services for Rev F W Hovey in Richmond

Funeral services for Rev Frank W Hovey longtime Georgetown Baptist pastor were held Tuesday in Richmond. The service included prayers by John L Pendleton and several area pastors, with choir selections and a burial planned for Upton Massachusetts. Attendees from Bath Boothbay Georgetown and nearby towns attended the service and burial plans were noted.

Mrs Retta Mae Savage Rites Held At Pred S Curtis

The funeral of Mrs Retta Mae Savage widow of Charles R Savage was Friday at two at Pred S Curtis funeral home 105 Center street Rev Charles M Tubbs of Grace church presided. Bearers were cousins Charles and Lowell Brown of Woolwich Ronald Smith of Bath and Clyde MacKinnon of Bath. Burial followed in Oak Grove.

Retta Mae Savage Charles R. Savage

Funeral for William Henry Thayer at Curtis Home

The funeral for William Henry Thayer, veteran boiler department employee at Bath Iron Works, was held Saturday at 2 PM at Curtis funeral home, 105 Center Street. Rev. George B. Wolstenholme officiated. bearers were Albert, Charles and Lawrence Thayer and Redford Christianson.

William Henry Thayer Old Bath Iron Works Curtis Funeral Home Center Street George B. Wolstenholme People's Church Albert Charles Lawrence Thayer Redford Christianson Oak Grove

Funeral for Arthur H. Kateon Held at Home

Prayers were led Thursday morning by Rev. David Surette at the home of Mrs. Martha E. Kateon 18 Wesley street for Arthur H. Kateon. Bearers were Ralph Bailey George Dubois Alfred Howarth and Neil J. Smith. The body was entombed.

Arthur H. Kateon David Surette St. Mary's Church Martha E. Kateon Wesley Street Ralph Bailey George Dubois Alfred Howarth Neil J. Smith

Mrs Miller Funeral Held at Home on High Street

The funeral of Mrs Annie M Miller wife of Charles M Miller was Sunday afternoon at two at their home 928 High street Rev Joseph O Purdue of Winter Street church officiated Pallbearers were Rowland Beal Sam tel Korolick Arthur H Price and Leon Sonia Burial was in Oak Grove

Annie M. Miller Charles M. Miller High Street Joseph O. Purdue Winter Street Rowland Beal Samtel Korolick Arthur H. Price Leon Sonia Oak Grove

Ned W. Downing Dies at 52 in Presque Isle

Ned W. Downing 52 a well known Presque Isle contractor who built Morse high school died Tuesday evening at Presque Isle General hospital after a four day illness from acute Brights disease.

Ned W. Downing Presque Isle Morse High School Presque Isle General Hospital Bright

Prayers Conducted for Mrs Tarbox at Oak Grove Grave

Prayers were said Saturday at ten by Rev. Harley A. Shattuck of Beacon Street church for Leola Niles Tarbox wife of Parker Tarbox at the grave in Oak Grove.

Harley A. Shattuck Beacon Street Leola Niles Tarbox Parker Tarbox Oak Grove

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American Legion Wagy Dillon New Vineyard Esther Parker State House Town Ranger Augusta John Skillen Emerson Philip Libby C. M. Kendrick Monmouth Laura Moore Connecticut G. G. Stewart Laura Brooks West Paris George Oliver Ida Watson Beach Street New England Greenville Della Grondin Hattie Terrill Watson Home Corner Club Belle Card Lelia Card Cora Frost Max Katz Elm Street Opportunity D. M. Humphreys & Co Sagadahock Block Bath, Ma Room Clara B. Williams West Bath Annie Miller Almira E. Moore Leola N. Tarbox Major Bowes BOY Scouts Nrvalf Bath Savings Institution Son Mrs Rev John L. Pendleton Mr. Gilbert Plinette Allen Boothbay A. W. Brown R. A. L. Colby Luther Stiles Hallowell Herman Olsen Litchfield Ivory Palaces Fred Naylor Carlton Curtis Albert Darrah Edwin Bailey Upton Charles R. Sims Belle Heald Woodrow Grey Linwood Rowe Lochlin Macinnes James Rodman E. D. Marsh Rutland Stetson Lincoln MR. Thayer A. H. Kateons Mrs. Tarbox Fred S. Curtis & CO
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