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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
Also Mentioned on This Page
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