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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1942

Page

5

Richmond Fire Crews Respond to Chimney Fires

In Richmond and nearby towns, the fire department tackled chimney fires at homes of Mrs Edna Lane Mrs Carrie Carlton and Frank Paine with no reported damage. A day later a kitchen shower for Mrs Russell McKechnie followed a Christmas Eve marriage to Mr Alfred Trott’s son-in-law. Guests from Richmond and South Gardiner attended on Beedle road.

Edna Lane Dresden Carrie Carlton Frank Paine Springer Street Russell McKechnie Alfred Trott Beedle Road Thomas Hinckley Joseph Mansir Richard Gardiner Everett Hatch Arthur L. Lancaster Farrington Hospital Portland Air Force Toledo Maine General Hospital Edward Cobb Franklin Street Lancaster Cobb Richmond Mary Moeller Kendrick Raymond Stanley Doane Russell Doane Hyannis Mass John Besse Onset Joseph Walsh Lillian Doane Edward Souza Osterville George Moeller Davenport Iowa Fred Siensen Dixon Lewis Ahrens Pipton Methodist Church Herbert Aldrich Lelia McAlister South Paris Henry Martin G. Cleveland Marriner Enterprise Grange Sagadahoc Grange Bowdoin Marriner Freda Hopkins Beatrice Parent Richard Parent Frances White Cleveland Marriner Cora Osborne Morton Watts Hortense B. Stevens Lewiston Solon Purinton Nathaniel A. Gilpatrick Ivy Ames George Sanford Mt. Carmel

Community notes on Orange and nearby civic groups

Members of Masons Emeth Royal Arch and several area women and couples were listed as officers and new initiates in Augusta and Damariscotta clubs. The meeting at Mrs Mariner and Mrs Flora Shepard elected G Cleveland Marriner as president with numerous committee chairs and reports on Red Cross War Relief, Civil Defense, home nursing classes, and church defense preparations amid wartime. A daughter Dorothy Gray was born to Otis and wife at Brunswick hospital.

Marriner Flora Shepard Wallace Gardner Della Grondin Leon Batchelder Minnie Waldron Mabelle Criller Ethel Rankins Ethel Foster Martha Bowers Seth Watson Cora Osborne Polly Protheroe Lucy Tracey Veneranda Sanford Frank Bishop Belle Call Donald Grant Clowes Guiou Clarence Morrill William Mearer Louise Shepard Marion MacFarland Everett Douglass Edward Mansir Roberta McCarty Red Cross War Relief Fund Emeth Chapter Masonic Hall Subh Committee E. F. Pratt A. B. Allen George Clarke Norris Sidelinger Oscar Smith Joseph Randlette George Volz Lillian Haynes Roy Gilpatrick Harry Sykes Carroll Clark Frank Preble Red Cross Esther Groves Nettie Leavitt Frances White Bertha Curtis Alice Oddy Mary Smith Helen Norton Viola Douglass Rachel Knight Hazel Libby Bertha Gray Amy Hovey Laura Reynolds Gladice Meader Annie Small Pauline Gilpatrick Helen Bishop Dorothy Perry Margaret Truat Hilda Harford Clara Foster Beatrice Parent Arlene Gardner Jennie Wren Phyllis Choate Marjorie Huntington Helen Joy Marion Wade Clara Ford Otis Gray Brunswick Hospital Dorothy Gray Johanna Smith Susan Borjesson County Road Charles Lewis Irving Richmond Topsham Emeth Star Club Lester Norton United Baptist Church Maine Christian Civic League Methodist Church Beulah Rebekah Lodge Clifford Robinson Adelbert Allen Paul Donovan George Sanford Warren Joy H. G. Kelley

Genesta Chapter Installs Officers in Fraternal Ceremony

Genesta chapter No 73 O E S installed officers Friday at Mason Temple with decorated hall flowers. New officers include Mrs Philip A Roberts worthy matron and Mr Roberts worthy patron, Mrs Justus H Miller associate matron and Mr Miller associate patron, plus sang by Miss Catharine E Leonard and gifts to retiring mats. A floral ceremony and refreshments followed, with a rehearsal set for Friday.

Genesta Masonic Temple Justus H. Miller Philip A. Roberts Luther S. Thompson Charles F. Nelson Herbert R. Morse Fred A. Osgood John W. Gillespie Ruth Field Marshal Carleton W. Andrews David E. Rich Adah Harold E. Hodgkins Ruth Edgar D. Leavitt Esther John H. Harkins Martha John F. Bowie Electa Edgar Drake Harold E. Cutting Sentinel Carl H. Pinson Clifford B. Smith Paul G. Bagdikian Donald D. Young Catharine E. Leonard Jason A. Merrill David Y. Alkazin Roberts Pinson Henry G Sarah A. Shaw Carroll A. Deering Wallace L. Atwood N. Gratz Jackson George A. Rogers Horace W. Ward Bernice M. Carr Howard Rice Elizabeth B. Deering Lewis J. Sanborn Temple

Manual Arts Class Aids City Defense Efforts

The Manual Arts Department led by David Y. Alkazin manufactured 18 wooden horses to block streets for police, 50 billy clubs for the sheriff, and several thermite incendiary bombs for the armory and multiple city services. At Friday's assembly Miss Mary Morse introduced Rev. Joseph O Purdue who spoke on books and reading. Public Health Officer Dr Randazzo will discuss the common cold this week. A senior class meeting elected the yearbook staff with Ruth Cogan as Editor-in-Chief and a full slate of editors, business managers, and sports coordinators.

Manual Arts Department David Y. Alkazin Mary Morse Joseph O. Purdue Purdue Randazzo Ruth Cogan Phyllis Bisson Robert Kingsbury Mary Anderson Helen Tabor Dwight Pierce Bruce Wright Edward Cummings Doris Stickney Kathleen Harkins Marjorie Nichols Harold Peasley Russell Gasser Geraldine Despres Bessie Kakos Diana Pierce Alice Avery Eleanor Gediman

Community notes and personal items from Georgetown

The Working league met with Mrs. Thomas Bird on Tuesday amid illness and cold weather. Skating thrived at Nichols pond in Robinhood. Local residents and visitors from Bath, Portland, and Boothbay Harbor are listed with recent activities and travels. Linemen installed new poles for Robinhood electric lines and several townsfolk were noted at hospitals, shipyards, and social visits.

Thomas Bird Bird Blackie Ernest Heald Farmington Robinhood Marston Brown Place Robinhood Cove Bath Gott's Cove Five Islands Harry Horne Center Everett Stevens Todd-Bath South Portland Linwood Stevens Everett Reid Bath Iron Works Corp Ralph Scott Boothbay Harbor J. F. Higgins Rolande Peterson Portland Colleen Rowe Joseph Higgins Belle Heald William Bisseth Peterson MacMahan West Orange N. J Aubrey Fullerton George Powers Edith Laura Jamaica Plain Mass David Davies Carol Farrow Boston Elden Hartley Bridgewater Allie Hinckley Bath Memorial Hospital Alfred Rowe Elmer Palmer Melrose Highlands

West Bath Grange Past Masters Night Highlights

West Bath grange marked Past Masters Night with 25 year Silver Star certificates for two absent members and Golden Sheaf honors for eight. Seventeen living past masters, plus charter members Joseph White and Joseph Lemont, were noted as foundations. The hall program featured roll call, a solo, and tributes amid a growing roster of 338 members.

Rotary Grange Charles B. Doyle Leon M. Genthner Edward Jenks Phippsburg Road Walter H. Larrabee West Bath William H. Holland Bath MacDonald The Joseph White Joseph Lemont Arthur C. Lemont S. S. Trufant Luella M. Noyes Everett Mass Elmer D. Hodgkins Harry FE. Peterson Charles M. Genthner

Value of a Bay Bridge route around Bath urged

Editor Neil S. Bishop argues for a new bridge at the old Bay Bridge site to connect Bath and the county. He cites defense, reduced travel and traffic relief on Route 1, plus scenic value and economic benefits, urging calm study and action for a bigger, better future.

The Independent Old Bay Bridge Bath Maine New England Up County Up State North Bath Bay Carlton Bridge Richmond-Dresden Topsham,Brunswick Neil S. Bishop

Grange program features readings and songs at meeting

Ed ward G Waters and Mrs Carter headline a Grange program with recitations, poems, vocal solos, and a history talk. Open session next Monday January 26 marks Scotch Night in honor of Robert Burns with a Scotch Roll Call, auction, and dancing after an open meeting for Grangers and friends.

Edward G. Waters Dromore Grange Lewis D. Carter Stephen Leacock S. Greenblatt Friedman Aunt Shaw Bart Brighton Edwin W. Haggett John Jenkins Hope Ward the Grange D Wallace MacDonald Grange William A. Armstrong The Robert Burns Grangers

Turpie Family Returns Home From Waterville Visit

Mrs. William Turpie and her son Martin have returned to 976 High Street after spending two weeks in Waterville with Mrs. Turpie’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Percy Williams.

William Turpie Martin High Street Waterville Turpie Percy Williams

Five Islands Church Elects Officers and Local News

The Five Islands church annual meeting elected clerks and committees for the year including Carrie H Stevens as clerk and Addie Gray as assistant clerk. William L Berry celebrated 84th birthday with family, and a baby boy was born to LerMon Davis at Bath Memorial hospital. Local visits and weekend guests noted among residents and visitors in Bath and nearby towns.

Carrie H. Stevens Addie Gray Edith Marr Albertina Pinkham Kathleen Rittall Luva Gray George Gray Byron Campbell, Jr House James Stevens Llyod Pinkham Christiana Stevens William L. Berry Mabel Dickey Madelyn Berry Berry Alton Lermond Davis Bath Memorial Hospital Red Cross C. J. Stuart Topsham

Christmas Card From Captain Carter Recalled in Bath

A Christmas card from Capt Worall Reed Carter U S N was sent to L Earle LeMont of Washington St Bath Maine and mailed from a U S ship on Dec 5. No word since the fateful Dec 7. Carter a Bath native and Naval Academy graduate commanded the U S S Marblehead near Panay when it was bombed.

L. Earle LeMont Washington Street Worall Reed Carter United States Carter Bath United States Naval Academy Annapolis U.S. S. Marblehead Panay China Maine Isabel Carter Washington, D. C Woolwich Marian Carter Manila Philippines Mr. LeMont

Progress Grange Meeting Hears First Aid Talk

Dr Adelbert Allen spoke on first aid at the Progressive Grange of Richmond meeting Friday evening. Mrs Allen led home nursing classes and answered questions after the talk. A $10 donation to the Red Cross War Relief fund was voted, and a pie social raised part of the money.

Adelbert Allen

Mrs Martha A Seymour Funeral Held at Grace Church

The funeral for Mrs Martha A Seymour was Tuesday afternoon at two in Grace church with Rev. Charles M. Tubbs officiating. Bearers were W. Burnham Knight Daniel Williams John Sampson and Wilmer I Voorhees. Burial followed at Oak Grove cemetery.

Martha A Seymour Grace Church Charles M. Tubbs W. Burnham Knight Daniel Williams John Sampson Wilmer I. Voorhees Oak Grove Cemetery

Card of Thanks for Kindness and Flowers

Card thanks friends and neighbors for kindnesses and floral bereavement. Mrs Emanuel Caton and family note David Allen Crosby 3rd birthday on Monday with guests Alvin Pecci John Wills Charlie Foster Mary Lacy Martha Foster Beverley Austin Christine Miller and Frankie Young. Refreshments by Mrs Crosby. many gifts received.

Emanuel Caton David Allen Crosby Willis Crosby Cobb Road Alvin Pecci John Wills Charlie Foster Mary Lacy Martha Foster Beveley Austin Christine Miller Frankie Young Crosby

Charles E Cushing Dies at 79 in Bath

Charles E. Cushing 79 died Monday morning at Osteopathic hospital after several weeks illness. Born Bath Aug 11 1863 he was Yale and Columbia Law graduate who taught at Westminster school. Survived by sister Jane D Cushing brothers Samuel Dayton Frank L, niece Mary Main and nephews John Mereen, Edward, William. Funeral Wednesday at 2 at 25 Green Street.

Charles E. Cushing Osteopathic Hospital Mr. Cushing Bath Samuel W Mary Mereen) Cushing Bath High School Yale University Columbia University Law School Westminster School Simsbury Conn Los Angeles Cal John Mereen Cushing New York Edward M. Cushing Dunellan N. J William S. Cushing Groton Mass Green Street

Miss Elva E Libby Dies at 54 in Portland Hospital

Miss Elva E Libby aged 54 died Sunday in a Portland hospital after four and a half years in this city She was born in Pine Tree Aroostook County daughter of James and Sarah Libby The family moved to Easton as a child later relocating to Presque Isle She worked in Bath four and a half years and attended the First Baptist Church while there She was a member of the Presque Isle United Baptist Church Funeral services will be held Surviving are sister Mrs Alta Cooke sister in law Mrs Emma Libby niece Mrs Verna Harlow of California another niece Miss Maxine Margison of Presque Isle and several cousins.

Elva E. Libby Portland Miss Libby Pine Tree Aroostook County James and Sarah Bolster Libby Easton Presque Isle Bath First Baptist Church

Mrs Eunice Webber Rites Held In Bath Area

Eunice Webber 69 wife of Miles Webber of Small Point died in Augusta where she had resided for four years. Born Bath July 10 1871 to Henry and Margaret McIntire she is survived by two sons Eilbridge E Webber of Bath Clarence Webber of Pownal two daughters Mrs Raymond Douglas of Augusta and Mrs Margaret Howland of Portland a brother Clarence McIntire of West Warwick RI. Funeral held Sunday at Curtis Funeral Home 942 Washington Street.

Eunice Webber Miles Webber Small Point Augusta Webber Bath Henry Margaret Spinney) McIntire Eilbridge E. Webber Clarence Webber Pownal Raymond Douglas Margaret Howland Portland Clarence McIntire West Warwick R. IL Curtis Funeral Home Washington Street

Mrs Mary J Loring Dies After Long Illness

Mrs Mary J Loring widow of Charles Loring died Friday at Maine General hospital Portland after a long illness. Born in Woolwich to Charles and Amanda Card she lived in Woolwich for years and later in Alpha then Peak's Island with her sister Miss Sadie Card before moving to South Portland. Funeral was Sunday at Martin funeral parlors Portland with burial in Laurel Grove Cemetery in Woolwich.

Mary J. Loring Charles Loring Maine General Hospital Portland Loring Woolwich Charles Amanda Card Samuel Moore Alpa Mr. Loring Peak’s Island Miss Sadie Card South Portland Martin Funeral Laurel Grove

Mrs. Perry Rites Held in Phippsburg Funeral

The funeral service for Mrs. Margaret J. Perry of Phippsburg widow of Frederick A. Perry was held Tuesday afternoon at two at Curtis funeral home Washington street. Rev. Frederick P. Moffatt officiated with bearers from the Sons of Union Veterans. Burial followed at Oak Grove cemetery. Mrs. Alvah Light of Popham Beach has returned home after working at Memorial hospital.

Margaret J. Perry Phippsburg Frederick A. Perry Curtis Funeral Home Washington Street Frederick P. Moffatt Corliss Street Baptist Church Sons of Union Veterans Oak Grove Cemetery Alvah Light Popham Beach The Memorial Hospital

Widow Martha Seymour Dies After Long Illness

Mrs. Martha A. Seymour, 87, of 6 Oliver Street, died Sunday after an eight year illness. Born January 29, 1854 in Harbor Grace Newfoundland, she moved to Bath 52 years ago and was active in Grace Church and its Woman's auxiliary. Survived by daughters Mrs. Russell L. Phinney and Mrs. Henry Campbell. Funeral held Tuesday in private.

Martha A. Seymour Oliver Street Seymour Harbor Grace Newfoundland Martin Emily Sheppard Bath Grace Church Woman's Auxiliary Russell L. Phinney Henry Campbell Albany New York

Miss Helen M Babine Dies After Ill Health in Bath

Miss Helen Mary Babine 22 died early Monday at 516 Middle St after years of illness. Born Bath Oct 24 1919 she was daughter of George E and Rosie Gallant Babine and lived in this city. Survived by five sisters Mrs Boulay Mrs Dorsey and five Babine sisters and five brothers. Mass held at St Marys church Wednesday morning.

Helen Mary Babine Middle Street Miss Babine Bath George E Rosie (Gallant) Babine St. Mary's Church Morse High School Arthur Boulay Madelyn M Charles Dorsey Mary E Alice R Doris A Louise T. Babine Ernest J. Babine Portland James L George E., Jr John F Philip A. Babine St. Mary’s Church

Mrs Margaret J Perry dies at 87 in Phippsburg

Mrs Margaret J Perry of Phippsburg aged 87 widow of Frederick A Perry died Sunday at Memorial hospital where she had been a patient since Wednesday. She leaves daughter Elizabeth C Moore of Phippsburg and brother Thomas N Williams of Georgetown, with nieces and nephews. Services held at Curtis funeral home and Rev Frederick P Moffatt officiated with burial in Oak Grove cemetery.

Margaret J. Perry Phippsburg Frederick A. Perry Memorial Hospital Perry Scott Elizabeth C. Moore Thomas N. Williams Georgetown Curtis Funeral Home Washington Street Frederick P. Moffatt Corliss Street Church Oak Grove Cemetery

Mrs Carrie Andrews Funeral Held in City

Carrie M. Andrews 90 oldest member of Queen Esther Rebekah lodge No 20 died Tuesday at Old Folks Home. Funeral Friday at Curtis funeral home with Rebekah service and Rev Joseph Purdue officiating. Burial in Oak Grove cemetery. Mrs Andrews was wife of Charles F. Andrews and joined June 21 1935.

Carrie M. Andrews Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge Noble Grand Curtis Funeral Home Washington Street Joseph O. Purdue Winter Street Congregational Church Rebekah Queen Esther Lodge Thompson A. Potter Frank Moore Leonard M. Lord Oak Grove Cemetery Andrews Charles F. Andrews Old Folks Home Mr. Andrews

Funeral for Mrs Eunice Webber at Curtis Bath

The funeral for Mrs Eunice Webber wife of Miles Webber of Small Point was held Sunday at 2 30 at the Curtis Funeral Home Bath. Rev Frederick P Moffatt conducted the service. The body was entombed to be buried in Phippsburg in the Spring. Bearers were George and Ralph Dale George and Warren MelIn tire.

Eunice Webber Miles Webber Small Point Curtis Funeral Home Bath Frederick P. Moffatt Phippsburg George Ralph Dale Warren MelIntire

Funeral for Charles B. Orne Held at Curtis Home

Funeral services for Charles B. Orne were conducted at Curtis Funeral Home on 942 Washington Street at one o'clock Thursday afternoon with Rev. David L. Wilson officiating. Burial followed in West Southport.

Charles B. Orne Curtis Funeral Home Washington Street David L. Wilson Southport

Also Mentioned on This Page

West Bath Grange Merrymeeting Neil Bishop William Stacey J. J. Gibson H. T. Stevens J. G. Stevens Isabel Stevens Captain Carter Worrall Reed Carter Progressive Grange Columbia University Law School Mrs Mrs. Perry Martha Seymour Helen M. Babine Mrs. Andrews C. B. Orne Fred S. Curtis & CO Thomas R. Huston Funeral Service
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