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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1947
Page
17
A village paper notes Christmas activities from gifts and meals to visits among residents. Delighted households include the Ames family in multiple homes, holiday prayers, and a wedding announcement for Margaret Mersereau and Thomas Bor.
Mrs. Ernest A Haskell and son Ernest stay at the Red House for the winter. Miss Patricia MacFarland visits Waldoboro grandparents Mr and Mrs John Williams. Hon and Mrs Arthur Sewall host an egg nog party on New Year’s Day in honor of daughter Mrs Lewis Hyde and Lieut Hyde USN. Frederick Rowland, longtime Hyde Windlass employee, leaves for Fitchburg to join Magnus Metal Division of National Lead Co. Miss Eleanor Voorhees, Columbia University dietitian, returns to duties after holidays with her parents. Voorhees arrived Christmas day, traveling from New York to Port.
A Georgetown village Christmas program featured a decorated church and a long list of recitations songs and group performances led by teachers and clergy. The report also lists family visits trips and holiday gatherings at several local homes with multiple distant relatives visiting from Bath Portland and Bangor.
The Lionesses plan a Mother and Daughter banquet on January 3 at 6 30 p m at the Sedgwick. Col Herbert Dunning will perform magic feats to delight attending mothers and daughters. He has previously entertained Lions clubs and service camps during the war. All Lionesses urged to attend with a mother or borrowed one.
In a continued double assault case Kelley of Bath pleaded guilty to assault and battery on John J. Crane Jr. and was ordered to appear at Sagadahoc County Superior Court in January. Kelley also admitted intoxication charges. Crane pleaded not guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon. Cranes denial followed a Dec. 25 arrest after an altercation at Kelley's apartment. Other locals, Mullen and Cunningham, pled guilty to speeding and operating a vehicle with inadequate brakes after separate accidents on Saturday citing slippery roads and obstructed vision from locomotive smoke.
The notice lists guests and family visits across towns including Calais Hardings Quincy and Phippsburg. It notes Alvah Hall and family returning home from holidays and Jack Pinel visiting from Quincy Mass. plus a newborn daughter Barbara Louise for Edward Williams and family at Memorial hospital.
Five Islands community celebrated Christmas with church services and a carol tour for shut-ins. A Stratford reunion for summer visitors is planned in Boston on Jan 19 with movies, bridge, and dancing. blizzard postponement possible. Several local residents and service members are noted for Christmas visits, births, and discharges.
A pair of pine grosbeaks were observed at the North End near North and Washington streets feeding on lilac buds. Birds migrate from Canada and northern New England each winter, with the male rosy red and the female gray and yellowish. Observer A L Eastman notes concerns about the insecticide DDT harming bees and highlights bees’ role in pollination and fruit and vegetable yields.
Frederick Boynton Alexander 57 died Monday at Osteppee Hospital. Born in Ortland June 15 he was a son of Orrin and An seamen Alexander. He had worked in Bath for four years. Survived by wife Florence F. Alexander several brothers nieces and nephews. Funeral Wednesday at Curtis Funeral Home 942 Washington Street with Rev Wilfred Mulley Nazarene Church officiant.
The infant son of Mr and Mrs Freemhan Pitcher of Forest road was buried in Oak Grove after services at the Mayo Funeral Residence Wednesday morning at 10 30 conducted by Rev Dr David L Wilson.
The funeral of Mrs. William H. McGlinchy was held at St Marys Church this morning at eight o'clock with Mass celebrated by Rev Father Timothy C Maney. Bearers were Haviland Torrey Wilfred Skal ing Edward Hamblett and Perry Thompson. Burial followed in the family lot at Oak Grove.
The funeral service for Lydia Brimijine was held Thursday at 10 in Curtis Funeral Home conducted by Rev. Charles L. Kinney. Bearers were Earl Freeman Paul Moore and Fred Kittridge. Burial followed in the family lot at Maple Grove.
Seward E Emmons 77 died Tuesday night at Memorial Hospital after illness spanning the day. He lived with Mr and Mrs Carroll A Deering at 398 Washington street for four years and was born Aug 16 1868 in Georgetown. Survived by grandson John S Emmons of California, nephew George H Emmons of Brooklyn and cousins Rev Chester B Oliver and Norman Drummond. Funeral Friday at 2 pm from Georgetown Baptist church with Rev Oliver officiating. burial in Oak Cemetery.
Mrs Eliza Paquin 80 widow of Louis Paquin died suddenly last Wednesday at her Randolph home. She leaves two daughters Eva Marriner of Fryeburg and Bath and Leontine Paquin of Randolph, a son Joseph Paquin of Augusta, 24 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Burial in Forest Grove Cemetery Augusta after services at Gardiner Funeral Parlors. Out of town relatives attended.
Mrs Melvina E McGlinchy of Elm Street died at Memorial hospital Sunday morning after a four week illness. Born in Brewer she was daughter of Mr and Mrs Newell. She belonged to Cosmopolitan and Garden clubs and to West Bath Grange St Marys Sodality and Daughters of Isabella. Survived by husband William H McGlinchy.
Funeral services for Mrs Ma zilla G Gilmore wife of John Gilmore Woolwich were conducted Friday afternoon at two from Curtis Funeral Home 942 Washington Street with Rev Lowell Milliken officiating. Burial followed in Riverside cemetery Woolwich Bearers were George Wright Edhwold Carter Percy Bailey and Forrest Baker
Miss Elizabeth Power, a guest of Miss Louis Briggs and Mrs Belle B Briggs of 158 Center Street, returned to Boston Monday. Briggs stayed at her mother's home until Wednesday. The two young ladies teach at Brimmer May School in Boston.
Mr and Mrs George H Emmons of Brooklyn New York travel Thursday to attend the funeral of Seward Emmons. They will stay with Mr and Mrs Carroll A Deering on Washington Street until services Friday.
Obituary notice for Robert F. Camparla notes his affiliations with many organizations and lodges in Milford. He is survived by Mrs Bonney, niece of Jeri T. Bonney, and Doris Campbell with grandchildren Mary Lou and Joanne, all of Milford. Funeral services are planned for two in the afternoon from the late residence in Nashua New Hampshire.
Mrs Jessie G Carver aged about, born Bath July 23, daughter of Robert W and Gilbert Oliver, lived in Bath schools before moving to Richmond. She is survived by husband, two sons Robert and another stationed in Germany and Rio, a daughter Louise, sister Mrs Regi Barter, two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Friday at four at Roberts Funeral Home in Richmond with entombment at Evergreen cemetery.
The funeral for Galen M. Low of Chestnut Hill was held at Waterman Church on Beacon Street Boston. The service was led by Rev. Dr. David Lay Bath with many friends and family in attendance including Harold Thompson Mr and Mrs Jack Pine Wishart Earl Collins and Ruth Jordan. The funeral arrived from Boston on day afternoon and the service was held at the Oak Grove lot.
Funeral services were held for Annie M. Andrews at Warren Hawley. The notice notes the burial or service details but the text is incomplete and garbled.
The funeral for Rev. Frank Lamb was held Thursday afternoon at two o'clock at Corliss Street Baptist Church. Long-time friend Rev. Dr. Francis Wanton Portland led the service with Rev. A bert R. Freeman. Bearers included James E. Warren, Wilsen nant, Carl Stevens and Lil Plant. Burial followed in Pine Grove Cemetery, Auburn, in a family plot.
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