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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1949

Page

4

Community News Roundup From Gardiner and Vicinity

Local events include a New Year ball at LOOF hall sponsored by Odd Fellows proceeds to their hall fund, installs at Richmond Lodge, and a library meeting with shareholder turnout. Multiple personal notices recap residents visiting, traveling, and family gatherings across Gardiner, Winthrop, Augusta, and surrounding towns.

Cecil Pare Gardiner the Odd Fellows Jack Chambers Gerald Bonneau Marlboro Mass Boli Amy Bradley U. V C. W John Godfrey Winthrop Lawrence Crommett Augusta Kenneth Small Hallowell Clinton Hinkley Noble Grand Reginald Emmons Seth Watson Wesley Webber Percy Little Chester Foster Fred Witham Eben Baker Thomas Legion Eve Ball Masonic Dresden Mills Carver Irwin David American Legion Juvenile Grange Enterprise Grange Minnie Batchelder GC. Marriner Dora Marriner Fort Richmond Leslie Roberts Center Street Bridge Street

Busy Brookline woman aids Red Cross and local groups

Mrs. Sidney C. Dalrymple of Brookline, wife of Capt. Dalrymple, volunteers through the Summer and Winter for the Boston Lying-In Hospital Service League. She worked with the Red Cross Home Service during the war and serves on boards for the Brookline Anti-Tuberculosis Society and Saint Luke's Home, while enjoying outdoor trips to Maine. Local notes record mild winter, a gale with boats lost, schools reopening, an mumps outbreak, and residents visiting Bath, Portland, and Lexington.

Sidney C. Dalrymple Brookline Mass Dalrymple First Naval District Medical Reserve Boston-Lying-In Hospital Service League Charleston S. C Red Cross Boston The John D. Wiliams Marion L. Stevens Exeter N. H Isabel Carrie Stevens Clarence McGlaughlin Gardiner Jeanette Pinkham North Yarmouth Academy Ruby Stewart Caribou Henry Moore Place Russell Pinkham Georgetown Center E. E. Pinkham Beulah Miller Arthur Marr Marr Malden Belle Heald Georgetown Stanley Lewis Furber Davis Bath Norman Norton Albion Carr Portland Hospital

Obituary of Margaret Jane Melcher Bath organist

Margaret Jane Melcher 933 High Street elder Bath resident and organist for Grace Episcopal and Winter Street churches died Tuesday night at Bath Memorial Hospital after 11 days illness. Born Brunswick daughter of Daniel and Margaret Cham berlain Melcher she lived most of her life in Bath. She was a longtime member of the American Guild of Organists and honorary member of the Les Camarades of Bath. Funeral Friday at Curtis Funeral Home with Rev. Joseph O. Purdue and Rev. C Myron Tubbs officiating burial Varney Cemetery Brunswick.

Margaret Jane Melcher High Street Bath Memorial Hospital Brunswick Daniel and Margaret Chamberlain Melcher American Guild of Organists Les Camarades of Bath Old Grace Episcopal Church John Bryant Edwin H. Davis Homer C. Weston Freeport Carrie McClearn Evelyn Rogers Sadie Davis Helen Davis Wilmer Davis Portland Quincy T. Chase Falmouth Leon Weston Massachusetts Mary Heidrich Manilla P. I Curtis Funeral Home Washington Street Joseph O. Purdue Winter Street Church C. Myron Tubbs Grace Church Varney Cemetery

John Edward McKenna Dies at Daughter's Home

John Edward McKenna died at his daughter Mrs. Dennis Gaudet's home this morning. Born August 8, 1865 in New Brunswick he was a son of Patrick and Mary McKenna and a Knights of Columbus member. Survived by four sons Patrick Robert Dennis E. of Berlin New Hampshire and Edward of Bath. three daughters Mrs. Dennis Gaudet Bath Mrs. Eliza Connors Brighton Massachusetts and Mrs. Howard Pilgrim Heath Alberta Canada. Funeral Thursday at 8 a.m. at St. Mary's church. Flowers omitted per family request.

Russell Ring Paula Adams Concord Carl Mayo Cpl Chester Curtis Dow Field South Front Street Lewis Baker Litchfield Wallace Nichols William Nichols Fred Strout Emily Waldron Portland Carlole Mayo W. Randlette Gardiner Ceneral Hospital Jay Witham Boston Witham Arabia Lawrence Bond Jr Spadea Criminology School Newark N. J Lawrence Bond Front Street Barbara Oslo Norway Algiers Jean Hatfield Dresden Flora Denham Edith Hatfield Charles Trott Madeline Buzzard West Virginia Walter Trott Trott Boston School of Accounting Mildred Gilpatrick Mercy Hospital Everett Gipson Warren Phyllis Choate Stamford Nathaniel Gilpatrick Harry Hanson Jr Bangor Harry Hanson School Street Ora Dickinson Westbrook Frank Holman Merle Vanner Washington Alton Brown Fort Preble Bessie Sedgley Norris Sidelinger Jr New England Institute School of Embalming Beverley Merrill Milford John Edward McKenna Dennis Gaudet New Brunswick Patrick Mary MacAvoy McKenna Knights of Columbus Robert Dennis E Berlin N. H Edward Bath Eliza Connors Brighton Mass Howard Pilgrim Heath

Mrs Elsie Higgins Dies After Long Illness

Mrs. Elsie Higgins died at her son Linwood Higgins home after a long illness. Born January 23, 1871 in Parker Head, she was daughter of Randall Rogers. Survived by sons Linwood Higgins and William Van Scoy of Bath. Funeral Friday at two from Arthur F Mayo & Son Funeral residence.

Elsie Higgins Linwood Higgins Parker Head Randall Rogers Sons of Union Veterans Wesley Church William van Scoy Bath Arthur F. Mayo & Son Dennis Florence Berry Comeau

San Francisco Opens Cable Car System in 1873

The city inaugurated its historic cable car network in 1873 marking a milestone in urban transit. The launch established a lasting public transport legacy and drew attention to San Francisco’s forward looking infrastructure.

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Five Islands Community Notes and Local Updates

The Five Islands column reports a near record of small town happenings. Fire department monthly meeting at the station. Births include Grace Morrison daughter of Nehemiah Boynton III and Winnifred Lynn girl for Vincent Davis. Members of the library auxiliary gathered at Good Neighbor clubhouse. Local boat losses from storm tied to higher lobstering costs. Religious events include a Bible class with Mrs. Vernon E Gray and a Sunday service with Rev. Charles Berry.

Erland Moore George Gray Vernon E. Gray Harlan Pinkham Henry Moore Gotts’ Cove Charles Berry Library Association Good Neighbor Maurice Pinkham Francis Pierce Capt. Plummer Mr. Pinkham Pierce’s Marine Railway Edward Clarey Robinhood Roland Oliver Clarence Oliver Georgetown Vernon Gray Gray Nehemiah Boynton 3d Amherst Mass Grace Morrison Boynton Paul Thompson Bloomfield Hills Mich J. G. Stevens Percy MacGillivary Bath Memorial Hospital Harriett Worrell Philadelphia Rockmere Marion Voris Akron Keebe Vincent Davis Leominster Winnifred Lynn

Death of Capt. John M Huskins Shocks Community

The community mourns Capt. John M Huskins who died suddenly aboard his ship in New York from a heart attack. His wife Mrs. M Huskins and daughter Mrs. Reynolds Grover traveled to New York after learning the news. He was well liked locally and enjoyed time at home whenever his ship docked.

John Huskins John M Huskins New York M Huskins Reynolds Grover Capt Huskins

Mrs Mary Deehan Dies at 72 in Brunswick Home

Mary Deehan widow of William R Deehan died at her home in Hardings Brunswick after a brief illness at age 72. Survived by two sons Francis W Deehan of West Bath Arthur H Deehan of 34 Rose Street and Mary Deehan Footer of Hardings with four grandchildren. Funeral at St Charles Church Brunswick Friday at 8 AM with Father Doherty officiating.

Mary Deehan William R. Deehan Hardings Brunswick Bath Francis W. Deehan West Bath Arthur H. Deehan Rose Street Mary Deehan Footer St. Charles Church Een Doherty

Maud E Hoffman Dies in Cleveland After Long Illness

Maud Estelle Hoffman died Monday evening at her home in Cleveland Ohio after years of illness. She and her husband Fred Hoffman Sr raised children Frederick Jr and Marcia and were active in Central Church Bath and local circles. Her passing ends a life of Christian service and charity with many friends recalling her zest for life.

Fred Hoffman, Jr Maud Estelle Hoffman Warren Road Lakewood Cleveland Ohio Hoffman Frederick, Jr Marcia Bath Bath Iron Works Central Church Navy Yard Charleston S. C Fred Hoffman

Arthur C. Lemont dies after brief illness in Bath

Arthur Clifford Lemont 62 of 362 Washington Street Bath died Tuesday morning at Bath Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. A machinist at Bath Iron Works for many years he was born in West Bath April 22 1886. He was a Seventh Degree Mason and past master of West Bath Grange, Sagadahoc Pomona and Past Masters association. Survived by widow Annie Shepard Lemont sister Mrs Edward W Haggett and five nephews. funeral Thursday at Curtis Funeral Home with Rev Joseph O Purdue officiating.

Arthur Clifford Lemont Washington Street Bath Memorial Hospital Bath Iron Works Corp West Bath Joseph M Laura White Lemont Lemont Annie Shepard Lemont Edward W. Haggett Everett G. Lemont Bath James B. Lemont Arthur Haggett J. Bazin Lemont Paul Lemont Harold J. Haggett Charles C. Haggett Fred W. Larrabee Curtis Funeral Home Joseph O. Purdue Winter Street Congregational Church

George Arata former Bath Elks official dies in Augusta

George Arata a former Bath Elks Home steward boxing manager and Hallowell fruit store proprietor died Thursday at his daughter's Augusta home. Born December 12, 1878 in Genoa Italy he left a daughter two sisters a brother and 13 grandchildren. He once managed Kid Pantaz and Kid Shea and played semi pro in the Trolley League. He ran a Hallowell fruit and produce shop for 30 years and belonged to Bath Elks lodge and St Marys Catholic Church in Augusta.

George Arata Bath Elks Lombard Street Hallowell Fruit Proprieor Harold M. Meader Lincoln Street Augusta Genoa Italy Stephen Arata Catherine Cuneo Arata Delia Avanzino Buffalo N. Y Amelia Campana Hallowell

Death of Brewer businessman Harry E. Thompson

Harry E. Thompson, longtime Brewer fire insurance rating engineer, died at home December 22 after a long illness. Born in Bath, he moved to Brewer 25 years ago and held membership in Masonic bodies, Royal Arch, Commandery, Lions Club, university chapter, and local churches. Survived by wife Gertrude and two daughters Mrs. Hart and Mrs. Ivey. Funeral services were held December 24 at First Congregational Church, Brewer. Body arrived in Bath and was entombed for the winter, to be buried in Oak Grove in spring.

Harry E. Thompson Bath Thompson Brewer New England Fire Insurance Rating Association Solar Lodge A. M Royal Arch St. John’s Commandery Bangor-Brewer Lions Club Samba Chi Alpha University of Maine First Congregational Church of Church Homemakers’ Club Gertrude Gerald Hart Wilson Ivey Detroit First Congregational Church Oak Grove

Funeral services held for Captain John W. Huskins

Captain John W. Huskins aged 66, longtime mariner and Navy lieutenant commander, died in New York. Funeral at Cartwright & Hurley in Randolph, Mass. Burial in Cedar Grove, Dorchester. He formerly commanded the steamship Thomas Tracey and served 27 years with M. & J. Tracey Inc. He lived in Holbrook, later Five Islands. Survived by Helen Plummer Huskins, two daughters, mother, and six grandchildren. The couple would have marked their 12th wedding anniversary on January 4.

John W. Huskins U. S. Maritime Service World War Navy New York Cartwright & Hurley Funeral Home Randolph Mass Cedar Grove Dorchester Thomas Tracey Boston Navy M. & J. Tracey, Inc Holbrook Five Islands Solar Lodge Bath Royal Arch Helen Plummer Huskins Margaret Fawcette Dorothy Hutchinson Canton Margaret Nickerson

Sudden Death of Ralph E Wright Linked to Chicago

Ralph E Wright of Bay Point Georgetown died in Chicago from a heart attack at age 57. He had worked as a pipe fitter in Chicago with his son Ralph E Wright Jr and previously at Bath Iron Works in Bath for about 20 years. Born in East Brunswick he lived in Phippsburg and Bay Point, later engaging in lobstering. Survived by Edith Johnson Wright and two daughters, Mrs. Randall E Marquis and Mrs. Sherman Campbell, and son Ralph Jr. Burial planned in Bath with services to be announced.

Allen Bean Lexington Mass Faylene Rowe Raphael Higgins Morse High Harlan Harford Walter Cunningham Ernest Woods Portland Roy J. Campbell Robinhood Bath Ralph Legard Campbell Elmer Campbell Lewiston Sayde Campbell Brunswick Salem College Winston-Salem S. C Dorothy W. Oliver Kingston Joseph F. Higgins Ruth Patterson Central City Neb Beatrice Bouton Elizabeth Harris Walter Lobitz Hanover N. H Little Sheepscot Vincent MacMahan Roland Peterson Etta Moore Bath and Five Islands Mae Hagan Madalene Johnson Peterson Horace Lee Petersons Cleves Henderson Brooklin Eugene G. Foster Walter V. Cummings Bay Point Harold J. Brown Jr Harold Brown Kennebec Point Roy M. Newman Northhampton William Bisseth Chicago Ralph E. Wright Georgetown Mr. Wright Ralph E. Wright, Jr East Brunswick Herbert Addie Ward Wright Phippsburg

Alice May Gilblair Dies After Short Illness

Alice May Gilblair died at an Augusta hospital Monday morning after a short illness. She was the wife of Clifford Gilblair. She was born in Bath on October 16.

Alice May Gilblair Augusta Clifford Gilblair Bath

Dartmouth Freshman Parker Returns to Hanover After Holiday Break

Everett Parker son of Mr and Mrs John Parker of Summer street and a Dartmouth College freshman along with Richard Andrews son of Mr and Mrs Edwin R Andrews of High street a Dartmouth senior, returned to Hanover New Hampshire today to resume studies after the holiday recess.

Everett Parker John Parker Summer Street Dartmouth College Richard Andrews Edwin R. Andrews High Street Dartmouth Hanover N. H

Philip McMorrow Dies in Boston

Funeral services were held for Philip McMorrow 63 former Boston principal assessor and ex state representative at his Dorchester home. Attendees included prominent officials such as Mayor James Curley and Lt Gov elect Charles Sullivan with burial at Calvary Cemetery West Roxbury.

Phili McMorrow Boston Adams Street Dorchester Charles F. Miller Bath McMorrow Miller Foster’s Point West Bath St. Ambrose Church Joseph Bracken Richard Burke Cornelius Shea Francis Murphy D.D Cambridge Alfred Jacoby John Carr Framingham James T. McKeon Allston Neil A. Burg Limerick Thomas J. Buckley Edward J. Carroll Daniel J. Donovan Francis A. Crowley Chester A. Dolan James T. Hartney John W. McCormick James M. Curley Charles S. Sullivan John Hurley Register of Deeds Leon Sullivan Thomas Dorgan Joseph Downey Brockton Mass Joseph White Charles Miller Joseph Donahue Richard Garvey Calvary Cemetery West Roxbury

Funeral rites held for World War II hero Pfc Ralph Blake

Funeral services for Pfc Ralph F. Blake, body returned from France, were held Sunday at the Walpole chapel in South Bristol with Wells-Hussey Post escort. He enlisted from Bath, worked at Bath Iron Works, and lived with his mother Mrs. Charlotte Blake. Survived by mother, two daughters, a brother, and several relatives. Posthumously awarded the Purple Heart.

Ralph F. Blake France Walpole Chapel South Bristol Wells-Hussey A. L Spencer A. Gay Henry Woodbury Pvt Blake Bath Bath Iron Works Corp Harvey Cline Wesley Jane East Boothbay Merrill Charlotte Feltis Blake Lincoln Academy Camp Croft S. C England Co. F 357Th Infantry Cline Patricia Gray Stonington, Conn Gail Blake Washington College Tenn Walter Blake Detroit Mich

All parts of the rice plant are useful

The article notes that every part of the rice plant serves a purpose including the husks which are utilized as fuel.

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Lowell Savage Russell Roseland Minola Farnsworth Rosabelle Paine Edith Pea Allie Hinckley Maine Generals Hospital Alli Edward C. Clarey Adolf Spear Morgan Hansen New Bedford Elsie Wiswall John D. Williams Henry A. Tarbox Clement V. MacMahan Grippe Alkazin George Laskey Mr. Laskey William A. Todd Melvin Cunningham Jack Lee Maureen Davis Yarmouth Academy Roland E. Peterson Murray Peterson Marblehead Louise Peterson Hudson River Albany Quay Street International Margaret J. Melcher John Edward M'Kenna Mrs Maud E. Hoffman Arthur C. Lemont Bath Elks Club Solar Lodge, Masons Master Mariner New York City Cicago Philip .M’morrow Fred S. Curtis & CO
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