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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1952

Page

5

Wedding of Miss Carmen Madeline Gardiner Narrows in Maine

Miss Carmen Madeline Gardiner of Pittston and Melvin Maurice Hinkley of Langdon Road married at St Joseph's Church in Gardiner. Rev. Joseph S. Sullivan performed the single ring ceremony. Bride wore satin and nylon with a crown veil. bridesmaids wore taffeta gowns. The couple will reside on Main Street and be at home after January 25.

Carmen Madeline Thewiiter Jambeau Pittston Melvin ‘Maurice Mildred Whitney Gertrude Hinkley Richmond Mrs. Flagg Miss Hinkley Sherwood Williams Gardiner James Harold Whitrey Randolph Federal Shoe’ Co Fireman’s Farmingdale Harold James Main Street

Community groups elect officers and hold events

Enterprise grange Ladies Aid elected officers at the grange hall on January 8. Officers include President Della Grondin and vice presidents Cora Guptill Alice Hinkley Vivian Tripp. WFC club elected teenage girls officers Doris Holman Mildred Holman R Siegars. Emerson school band debuted at a basketball game with Roscoe Whitten conducting.

Enterprise Grange Ladies Aid Grange Hall Della Grondin Cora ,Guptill Alice Hinkley Vivian Tripp Sreevan W. F.C. Club Doris Holman Mildred 8 R Siegars Edmond Merrill Emerson Roscoe Whitten Gardiner Young People's Society of the Church of the Nazarene Footsteps of Jesus Manana Land Holman Donna Bixby Christ Raity Kennebec Valley Baptist Church Neal McClean Fairfield Ronald Frewin Mark Hasen Emerson Lane Post A. L Post Laura Reynolds Jackson Quinnam Washington, D. C South Front Street Margaret Duren Extension Association Edith Sullivan Topsham Library Alice Baker Kimball Street Harold Weston Arthur Bowley Litchfield John Simpson Leonard Lamoreau Forces of Richmond St. Seebstgess Pital Orlando Fla John Sutherrea Luther Korea Engineer Searchlight Battalion W. Sutherbury Hawaii Randall Young Kenneth Winthrop

Lloyd R. Hinkley Funeral Services Held

Funeral services for Lloyd R. Hinkley aged 47 who died Saturday at his Lisbon Falls home were held Tuesday from his mother's residence. Hinkley, born in Richmond in 1904, was a son of Ina Nelson Hinkley and other family.

Lloyd KR. Hinkley Lloyd R. Hinkley Lisbon Falls Ina Smith Mr. Hinkley Richmond Ina Nelson Hink

Sermon on Mark Key Theme Ends with Local Notices

A religious reflection on Mark's Gospel discusses Jesus I am statements and the meaning of following Christ, noting Peter's confession and the cross as central. Local church events include a choir anthem, offertory by Alfred Rowe, and a dinner with Miss Belle Heald. Community updates report Parker Moulton's death, March of Dimes chairmanship, and upcoming P T A activities, plus notes on winter storm damage and Rev William T Boyd's passing in Georgetown Center.

Mt. Hermon Peter Christ Gifford God Alfred Rowe Belle Heald First Second Baptist Five Islands Parker Moulton Bath West Georgetown Moulton Augusta Curtis Funeral Home Beatrice Bouton Elizabeth Harris Clarence B. Hill Joseph F. Higgins William A. Todd Georgetown Center Ralph Davis Georgetown Working League J. Robert Blackie William T. Boyd Baptist Boyd James Boyd Bangor Mamie Maleham Alice Portsmouth N. H

Obituary fragment notes survivors of Horace le Hinkley

The text lists Smith and the late Horace le Hinkley with survivors including his mother Mrs Harriette Hinkley of Lisbon Falls, two daughters Mrs Harbor and Beverly Hinkley of Cincinnati, Ohio, three brothers Thomas Clinton and Horace, and a sister Courtney, all of Richmond.

Local World War nurses noted for service in town

In Georgetown area an aged veteran of church work and Masonry was remembered for lifelong service to the community and his aid to the needy. A 83 year old, persistent figure, he lived in North Dakota before returning to Appleton and was buried in Mandan near Bismarck. Other items recount residents’ hospital stays, illnesses, travel, and social visits around Bath Georgetown and Georgetown Center with several health updates and community events.

Boyd Georgetown West Flasher North Dakota Wid Flasher Masonic Order Appleton Minnesota Vincent Bantleon Mandan Bismarck

Local club notes amid illness and community updates

Last week's Good No club meeting was held at Mrs Marr's home with refreshments and social time. The next gathering will be at Mrs Gray's home. Illness and measles at school push activity levels down as five attended Bible class.

William Marr Vernon E Gray Victor Pinkham Blanch Gibson William Stewart Gibson Evelyn Bold Bath Dennis Moore Bath Iron Works Burleigh Pinkham Bath Memorial Hospital Stanley Lewis Presley Nursing Home George Gray Melvin Mitchell David Rutherford Danny MacGillivary Charles Bentley Neil Boynton Malden Island Clayton Doyle Billy Yarmouth John Brown Brown Helen Huskins Addie Stevens

Smelt Fishing Camps Grow Along Eastern River

Smelt fishermen gathered Sunday as new camps appeared below Middle Bridge. Over 200 enthusiasts, from Lewiston to Boston, camped nearby last week. Evelyn Robbins sustained a wrist wound from a broken bottle and was treated by a Richmond doctor. Dresden March of Dimes head Eleanor Everson leads local efforts with Lincoln County volunteers. Bridge Academy girls beat South Bristol 64 to 45. W S C S plans a January meeting at Mrs. Southard home including a year of sewing plans.

Mac Hagan Maine General Hospital Portland Everett Leonard Bath Carrie Carlisle Memorial Hospital Wiscasset L. Earle Hagan Georgetown Center Georgetown Eric Graffam Marrtown Roland E. Peterson Dorothy W. Stuart Providence R. I New York Donald Walkers Laura Boyd Boston Marion Clarke Mill Pond Miss Clarke Josiah H. Brown George Laskey Arthur Robinhood Edwin F. Hussa MacMahonez Colorado William Gilland Joan Hagan Portland High School Colby College Charley Bobbie Spear Lawrence Heffron Robert Dunshee Linda Walter Beans South Bristol William Joseph F. Higgins Harold J. Brown Raphael Higins Marcia Ath Harland Eastman Kezar Falls Walter Beane Eastman Little River Linwood Stevens Lewiston Jersey Joe Walcott Robinhood Tea Room Middle Bridge South Gray Gardiner Augusta Evelyn Robbins Leroy Robbins Richmond Eleanor Everson Cedar Grove March of Dimes Dresden Lincoln County National Foundation For Everett Rankins Virginia Robbins Virginia Bridge Academy Winfield Southard H. A. Everson

Ghostly hawk spooks feeding flocks daily at dawn

The hawk’s presence over the feeding station alarms birds who dip in and out of trees before risky feeds. Humans have seen the predator only briefly once, leaving the flock in constant fear as dawn meals vanish suddenly each day.

Hawk

Installation of officers at Brunswick Red Men's hall

Mrs Lillius Larrabee represented the Clark Leslie Auxiliary Spanish War Camp for the installation of officers held at the Brunswick Red Men's hall on Sunday afternoon.

Lillius Larrabee Clark Leslie Brunswick Red Men's Hall

Berwindvale Passes Kennebec En Route to Wharf

The Berwindvale sailed up the Kennebec Monday then returned down Thursday after unloading at Kennebec Wharf & Coal Co. George Dutil of Brunswick leaves a bakery route. Arthur Marquis takes over. Fox sparrows arrive back, described plumage and singing habits. Forrest Drake improves after Bath Memorial Hospital surgery. Louise Squires visits from Washington D C. Various local visits and health notes among Bay Point residents.

Berwindvale Kennebec Illinois Fox Forrest Drake Birchwood Bath Memorial Hospital Mr. Drake Louise Squires Washington, D. C George Renaud Suslar State Health and Welfare Department Bay Point Hope Reed Bath

Capt Elliot Winslow Speaks at Men's Club Meeting

Capt Elliot Winslow of Southport addressed the men's club as the guest speaker. The program included nominating committee selections to present a slate at the February 12 meeting. Winslow, a World War II Coast Guard veteran, recounted experiences from his service aboard the Argo and its weather patrol duties.

Theodore Bertocci Gardiner Deering Donald Page Haviland Torrey Capt Elliot Winslow Southport Winslow U. S. Coast Guard Germany Atlantic Argo William Mennealy Bath-Brunswick New England Tel. & Tel. Co

Sagadahoc Chapter Aids Polio Patients in 1952

The Sagadahoc March of Dimes chapter spent 3373 for hospitalization of polio patients unable to pay full costs. In 1951 six patients were aided, four new and two old cases. The chapter raised 5146.73 in 1951 52 funds split evenly between local services and national contributions, with local shortfall carried over into 1952.

Our Sagadahoc Chapter March of Dimes National Hasdquarters

Obituary of Bath Iron Works purchasing agent W Dayton Hill

W Dayton Hill 61 of 617 Washington Street died at home Tuesday after a long illness. He served nearly 24 years as purchasing agent for Bath Iron Works and was former president of Bath Memorial Hospital. He held roles at BIW, BIW Ltd., Eastern Steamship Co. and Grace Episcopal Church. Funeral Friday at Grace Episcopal Church.

W. Dayton Hill Washington Street Bath Iron Works Corporation Bath Memorial Hospital Bath Iron Works, Ltd Eastern Steamship Co Bath Mr. Hill William P Kate Fisher Hill Morse High School Hill BIW John L. P. Burke American Society of Naval Architects & Marine Engineers Memorial Hospital Grace Episcopal Church Grace Church Men’s Club Mildred Clark Hill William Dayton Hill, Jr Audrey Hill Roland F. Hill Bath Iron Works Corp All of

F Carroll Perkins Dies at 68 in Day's Ferry Home

F Carroll Perkins 68 a former American Telco executive in New York City died Tuesday at his Day's Ferry residence. Born October 31 1883 in Saco he is survived by widow Betty Bennett Perkins two daughters Priscilla K Perkins Day's Ferry and Mary F O'Hara Florham Park N J three brothers A Cutter Escondido Rufus S Old Orchard Beach Edward Perkins Roslindale Mass and one grandson Funeral from Mayo Funeral Residence Saturday at 2 PM with Rev Richard J Schaper officiating Flowers omitted per family request.

F. Carroll Perkins New York City American Tel. & Tel. Co Day’s Ferry Mr. Perkins Saco Frank Arabella Cutter Perkins Betty’ Bennett Perkins Priscilla K. Perkins Mary F. O'Hara Florham Park N. J A. Cutter Escondidio Cal Rufus S Old Orchard Beach Edward Perkins Roslindale Mass Mayo Richard J. Schaper Winter Street Church

Japanese Exhibits at Children's Hour at Patten Library

Mrs. George J. Hartsgrove will tell stories and display a Japanese exhibit during Saturday morning Story Telling Hour at the Patten Free Library. The collection includes a six foot high Japanese screen. P T A Council volunteers from North Center P T A assist with children. Sessions run for city school children up to fourth grade, start 10 a.m. Remaining programs include Holland exhibit February 2 and Maine author talk February 16.

George J. Hartsgrove Patten Free Library Isadore Singer P. T. A. Council Richard J. Schaper Holland Russell S. Hitchcock Maine William S. Newell Hartsgrove Stanley Wood

Bath Council of Church Women to Host Mrs Snow Speaker

Mrs. Aubrey Snow of Lewiston will be guest speaker at the Bath Council of Church Women meeting Friday afternoon at the Salvation Army hall.

Aubrey Snow Lewiston Bath Council of Church Women Salvation Army All

William A Bates 80 Dies in Stoneham Mass

Word of death released for William A Bates 80 of Stoneham Mass born in Bath. He trained as a pattern maker in Boston became master pattern maker at the Boston Navy yard retiring in 1936. Survived by three sons a daughter a brother a sister and three grandchildren. Funeral services held January 7 in Stoneham.

Stoneham Mass William A. Bates Bath James Frances Oliver) Bates Boston Boston Navy Yard Master Mechanics Association of Annie Bates Waltham, Mass Loring Bates

Parker Nash Moulton dies after illness in Augusta

Parker Nash Moulton 58 of Bath died Friday evening after a short illness in Augusta. Born March 16, 1893 in RoxburyMass he moved to Bath as a child. He served as a World War I lieutenant then worked in education in Portland Conn Wareham and Bath later owning a laundry in Augusta. Survived by wife Adelaide Dennison Moulton of Augusta and grandson Anthony D. Moulton plus nieces and nephews.

Parker Nash Moulton Bath Augusta Roxbury Mass Rufus D Armida_ Nash Moulton Hebron Academy Worcester Academy University of Maine Washington Street North End Portland

Portland Engineer Herbert W Jackson Dies at 79

Herbert W Jackson 79 of Portland died Saturday noon at Augusta. Born January 30 1873 in Portland he lived in Norway childhood and attended Gould Academy. He worked 40 years as an engineer for the Grand Trunk Railroad retiring in 1938. Survived by sister Mrs George Bacon Portsmouth NH brother Martin Jackson Bethel son Arthur H Jackson Bath and several grandchildren. Funeral Monday afternoon Bethel burial in family lot there.

Herbert W. Jackson Portland Augusta Andrew Sarah M. Eustis Jackson Norway Gould Academy Grand Trunk Railroad George Bacon Portsmouth N. H Martin Jackson Bethel Arthur H. Jackson Bath Town

Japanese student to speak at Beacon Street Methodist Church

Eiji Dohmyo of Yokohama Japan, BU exchange scholar studying social ethics and international economics, arrives Tuesday evening to stay with Rev. and Mrs. Howard F. Cramer at 9 Beacon Street. He will be the guest speaker at Sunday evening church service.

Eiji Dohmyo Yokohama Japan Boston University Howard F. Cramer Beacon Street Dohmyo Beacon Street Methodist Church

Bath Woman Emma Gatchell Dies at 90 After Lifelong City Ties

Emma Gatchell aged 90 died Saturday noon in Bath. Born November 1861 in Bath to William and Mary Harris Gatchell, she lived her entire life in Bath. She attended Bath schools and was active in the Mystic Tie and Odd Fellows orders, serving in offices and as a Past Ladies club member. She married Fred Daley in 1884. he died in 1927. Surviving: daughter Margaret D. Lonn of Bath street, two grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Emma_ Gatchell Bath William Mary Harris Gatchell Bean Mysto Tie Odd Ladies Fred Daley Margaret D. Lonn Street

Mrs John J Cavanaugh dies after long illness

Johanna F Cavanaugh 68 longtime Bath resident died Wednesday in a Dresden Mills nursing home after a prolonged illness She was born March 31 1883 in Bay City Michigan Her husband survives along with daughter Mrs Anna Faile of Bremerhaven Germany and granddaughter Judy Santine The funeral will be Friday at 8 AM from St Marys Roman Catholic Church

Johanna F. Cavanaugh Cava Dresden Mills Bath High Street Bay City Mich Thomas Annie Vanscoy Mulvihill Anna Faile Bremerhaven Germany Judy Poser Santine St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church

Funeral services for Clarence N. flood

Funeral held Friday at Curtis Funeral Home with Rev Charles R Sims officiating. Honorary bearers included A J Dunton L L Hooker Theron Hatch and Melvin Jenny of Melrose Mass Active pallbearers were Floyd Carter Edmund Furber Freeman Crosby and Carl Graves Body entombed at Oak Grove and burial planned in spring at Pine Grove Cemetery Waterville

Clarence Curtis Charles R. Sims First Baptist Church A. J. Dunton L. L. Hooker Theron Hatch Melvin Jenny Melrose Mass Floyd Carter Edmund Furber Freeman Crosby Carl Graves Oak Grove Pine Grove Waterville

Funeral Services for James Sullivan at Mayo Residence

James Sullivan died by suicide in a City hall cell block Saturday night. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 PM from Arthur F Mayo Funeral Residence on High Street with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery. Born March 27 1912 in Bath he was the son of Harry Sullivan and Annie Carll Sullivan. He is survived by his mother and several brothers and sisters.

James Sullivan City Hall Arthur F. Mayo High Street Oak Grove Cemetery Sullivan Bath Harry Sullivan Annie Carll Sullivan

Parker N. Moulton Funeral Held at Curtis

Parker N. Moulton’s funeral was Sunday afternoon at two from Curtis funeral home with Rev. Dr. David L. Wilson officiating. Bearers listed include Reinoehl, Edgar Leavitt, Getchell, Donald Perry, McLaughlin, Michael Smith, and Gardiner Rogers. Burial followed in Oak Grove.

Parker N. Moulton Curtis Funeral Home David L. Wilson Central Congregational Church Reinoehl Edgar “Leavitt Getchell Donald Perry McLaughlin Michael Smith Gardiner Rogers Oak Grove

Funeral for Norman J. Roderick at Mayo Residence

Norman J. Roderick funeral held Friday at 10 from Mayo funeral residence with Rev. Canon Charles M. Tubbs officiating. Flowers on display. Bearers were Karcher Jackson Frank Moriarty Richard Frates and John Kelliher. Burial in Oak Grove family lot in the spring.

Norman J. Roderick Mayo Charles M. Tubbs Karcher Jackson Frank Moriarty Richard Frates John Kelliher Oak Grove

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Sagadahoc Children’s Hour Emma G. Daley John J. Cavanaugh Clarence Flood Thur F. Mayo
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