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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1952
Page
8
A Maine town notes long marriages and family ties as residents marked Christmas with gatherings. Mr McMaster, born in Greene, married in Gardiner in 1890, now residing with the McFees after a life in Walker & Son and Oak Manufacturing. Their four children and many grandchildren are mentioned along with community events.
Walter H Marriner died December 25 at his home on Gardiner Street. Funeral services were held Friday at his daughter's home in Pleasant Street. He was born September 13, 1871 in Bowdoinham and lived in Richmond 40 years after leaving Bowdoinham. A former H L Tarr Coal Co employee, he held local club memberships and is survived by two daughters, two brothers, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Burial followed in Ridge Road Cemetery, Bowdoinham.
Funeral services for Mrs Lucinda Maude James 65 wife of Charles H James were held Friday at Roberts Funeral Rooms with Rev Frank Fellows officiating She was buried in Evergreen vault North Pittston after a weeks illness born Princeton Oct 2 1886 to Freeman and wife She survived by her husband a brother Stephen Billings Bowdeinham and several nieces and nephews Schools opened for the Winter term Wednesday The 3 80th Annual State 4 H Club contest at University of Maine drew many 4 H members from Richmond Awards in agriculture and home making were noted See Lions tree sponsor and Santa Claus role Roy Dickin led Santa Claus with community groups contributing to the holiday tree fund
Lt Norman Noble, son of Mr and Mrs David Noble of Pitts Center Road, is home on a 20 day furlough from Shepard AFB Wichita Falls. Douglass Marriner of Newport RI, attending Naval Supply School, is home on a 16 day leave. Mr and Mrs Leslie Roberts of Center Street hosted Mr and Mrs George Wilson of Winthrop. Edward P Grigalus of Cleveland Ohio visited Mr and Mrs Harold Davis and Mrs Ethel Paterson on South Front Street.
County Chairman Harold Rubin announces the 1952 March of Dimes campaign in Sagadahoc County starting January 2 to erase 1951 debt and fund polio relief. Half local funds aid adults and children, the rest feeds the national program. cards go out this week and a tag day is set for January 5.
Corp. Dennis A. Moore, son of Mr and Mrs Henry C Moore of Five Islands Maine, is relieved from active duty and assigned to the 60th Fighter Interceptor Squadron with F 86 Sabre jets as a mechanic. Moore enlisted March 18 1946 and has 28 months in the European Theater. He and wife Mary Moore reside at Five Islands Maine.
Mrs Hannah Somes of Reading Massachusetts passes the winter with her brother and wife Dr and Mrs Ardenne A Stott of Park Street returning from North Andover where she kept holiday hours. Dr and Mrs Ardenne A Stott of Park Street are due back Thursday from Troy New York and New Jersey with their daughter and husband Dr and Mrs E Bradley Carlton. They visited friends in Portsmouth New Hampshire where they lived during World War II when Dr Stott served at the naval hospital.
In Georgetown the Rev Miss Maude P Thayer delivered a New Year sermon at the First Baptist Church reflecting on Janus two faces and urging a fresh start. Local events note the Working League changes its meeting date and the PTA plans a social with square dances at Central School.
Mrs George Blackwell and Mrs Howard Goddard stayed with relatives at Dingl ey's Island. Many neighbors from Georgetown Center Seguinland Bath and Auburn visited family members in the area over Christmas. Updates on Mae Hagan convalescence after surgery in Portland and the progress noted amid hospital visits and supportive cards.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Bowker Jr stay with his parents at 62 Pine Street and plan to return to Old Town after studying at the University of Maine Others include Mrs Clarence Leonard hosting a surprise party at 1110 High Street with many guests listed.
Carol singers spread Christmas cheer as a church program featured Mrs. William Marr and a long list of participants. A waterproof canvas covers the fire truck for on call protection during rain or snow. Local residents and families shared Christmas greetings and visits across Bangor, Standish, Ogunquit, and Southport with several house guests and noted attendances.
Bath records a peaceful New Year’s period with no arrests or fire alarms. Only incident noted is an alleged hit and run early Tuesday involving Mrs. Bessie B. Lambert of Haverhill, Massachusetts. Her car was rear‑ended at Academy and Lincoln streets, with about $100 damage. police investigate.
A warrant against Gary K Munson a 17 of Bath for parking on a highway when off pavement was placed on file by Judge Gardiner R Deering in Bath after he paid 7 50 costs. The warrant tied to a Dec 14 Route 1 West Bath accident where Munson left his car to search for a station after running out of gas. A 1950 Chrysler sedan driven by Chester G Kelsea 40 of Georgetown rear ended Munson car causing about 400 dollars in damage and minor injuries to a passenger according to Bath police. State Trooper William Knox noted snow at the time.
Mrs Emma Cotton journeys home to 5 Friends avenue Medford New Jersey after spending a month with her daughter and husband Rev and Mrs Howard F Cramer of 9 Beacon street.
John S. Jackson 92 native of Bath died in Punta Gorda Florida after a two week illness. He started in block making with Duncan and Jackson and later with Jackson and Son at Arch and Commercial streets. He built the Jackson Block Factory on Arch street and later ran a wooden toy business. He and his wife Mrs Jennie Cahill Jackson operated a Punta Gorda grocery for 37 years and they celebrated their sixty second wedding anniversary. Funeral services were Saturday.
The body of 1st Lieut. Harold S. Avery Jr. will arrive Friday. Avery, killed by mortar fire on Sept. 22 during Korea's Heartbreak Ridge actions, was born in Bath on Nov. 13 1921 and earned degrees from Morse High School and the University of Maine. He leaves a widow Mary Avery and two children Elaine and Lynn Douglas. Funeral at Grace Episcopal Church Saturday at 2 PM. flowers omitted.
Funeral services for Joseph Patrick Hagan were held Tuesday afternoon at two from Curtis Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. C. Clifford Sargent of Wesley Church officiating. Bearers included Harold Carter, Ivan Bates, Domenic Cardosi, James Knight, Ellery Kidder and J. Lions. Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery.
Funeral held for Mrs. Mary Frances Murphy at St Marys RC Church with Rev Fr Timothy C Maney officiating. Bearers were James McLaughlin Edward McLaughlin Edmund Arsenault and Henry McClay. Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery.
Mrs Walter James and two co-hostesses Mrs Earl Coombs and Mrs Thomas Mc Kay will jointly host the Thimble club meeting Wednesday evening at Mrs James residence on Drum Irhond street.
Lewis John Sanborn of Bath died at home aged 72 after 50 years with the Maine Central Railroad, where he was general agent the last 25 years. Born March 28, 1879 in Atkinson, he lived in Bath 25 years and previously in Belfast, Thomaston and Norridgewock. Survived by widow Alice M. and two sons, with siblings and grandchildren.
Cora E. Mayo 85 wife of Henry Mayo of 64 Oak street died suddenly Monday evening in a car enroute home after a Christmas party at Rev. Curtis Stanley’s Rus sell street home She was born December 8 1866 in Warren and lived in Bath many years She leaves husband and sister Julia Doucette of Bath Funeral from Arthur F Mayo & Son 819 High street Thursday at two with Rev. Curtis Stanley officiating Entombment will wait until Spring in Oak Grove family lot
Mrs Mary Mae McLaughlin wife of Martin McLaughlin died December 25 in Los Angeles California after living in Bath for years. Survived by husband a daughter Sylvia married to Frank Burnham now in Belfast a son Donald Lynch in Eagle Rock and four grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral held Friday December 28 in Los Angeles.
The Rev. Clarence M. Fogg, pastor of Corliss Street Baptist Church from 1917 to 1920, died suddenly December 3 at his Berlin New Hampshire home. He is survived by his widow Hazel B. Fogg a daughter Margaret and a son Norman of London England. Mrs. Fogg is now living at 16 1/2 Summer Street Nashua New Hampshire.
Ty Cobb secured twelve American League batting championships with a remarkable streak of nine consecutive titles highlighting his enduring hitting prowess and star status in early baseball history.
Mrs Mary Frances Murphy of Bath formerly Edward J Murphy's wife and a long time resident, died after a life active in the American Legion Auxiliary Tobey Post Ladies of St Marys and Pine Tree Circle. Surviving relatives include nieces and Russell Kenney and Mrs John Humphreys of Bath.
Mary B Letourneau 27 wife of Roger F Letourneau of 83 Bluff Road died at Memorial hospital Tuesday morning. Born December 30 1924 in South Windham she was daughter of Clarence and Mabel Young. Survived by husband two sons Peter Michael an infant three step siblings and several nieces and nephews. She worked for Congress Sportswear Co in this city funeral arrangements will be announced.
Joseph Patrick Hagan 75 died Sunday at his Bath home born February 23 1877 in Cambridge Mass. He moved to Bath 35 years ago and worked 26 years for Windlass Co and three years at Torrey Roller Bushing Works before retirement. He was a member of Lincoln Lodge Odd Fellows and Modern Woodmen of America. Survived by wife Ish Belle Norton Hagan Cambridge siblings and grandchildren.
Funeral services for Lewis J. Sanborn were held Sunday afternoon at two at Curtis Funeral Home with Rev. Laforest E. Hodgkins of Central Congregational Church officiating. Bearers were Loren Valley, Kenneth Googins, Melvin Howe, Edwin Lowell, Paul Moore and Clyde Baker. Entombment followed in Belfast in the spring.
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