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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1943
Page
5
Lt Russell Johnson and District Director Henry A. Baird led a meeting at the high school to explain Aircraft Warning Service functions. 12 attendees received diplomas in Airplane Recognition School and observers were sworn in.
John W. Quarrington was elected president of the Richmond Lions club at a regular meeting Monday of last week. Also chosen were Harold E. Ames as first vice president Earl A. McFee as second vice president Carl F. Anderson as third vice president Sylon W. Purinton as secretary and treasurer Arthur W. Jackson as tail twister Joseph W. Randlette as lion tamer Leon P. Shepard as immediate past president and directors James MacKillop Don O. Cate Russell A. Ring Louis L. Lemieux.
Everett Sutherland, living in Greenland for a year and a half, is expected to arrive in the city Monday or Tuesday to visit his mother Mrs. Georgia Final of 133 Oak Street and his grandfather William Tozier of Bath. He looks forward to meeting friends. Eleanor Voorhees, employed at the Naval Station of Columbia University, has returned to duties after vacation with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer I. Voorhees of Bedford Street.
William H. Osgood of the Bath Flotilla dismisses rumors that volunteers from the Coast Guard Auxiliary will be inducted into the regular Coast Guard. He warns that spreading such talk harms morale and promises investigation by Coast Guard and FBI. He notes volunteers serve 12 hours weekly without pay to relieve frontline guards.
Two box alarms sent the fire department racing to opposite city areas over the weekend. Saturday afternoon a woods fire near High street drew response and an urgent box 621 alarm. a brief shower helped cap the blaze. Sunday afternoon smoke from a Washington street residence prompted box 15 call with minimal damage and a quick return to quarters.
Linna Armstrong eleven daughter of Mr and Mrs Philip Armstrong of Fort Fairfield drowned in the Aroostook river near her North Caribou road home. She went beyond her depth while swimming with three companions.
The Viking struck a rock on the Little Sheepscot Thursday causing hull damage but no other injuries. She was repaired at Boothbay Harbor and back on her run Saturday. Also noted is the death of Carter Youngfleish at Naval Hospital Philadelphia aged 47, a WWI Navy veteran from Pottsville and nephew of Walter Cummings. Local society items mention meetings, gatherings, and various town visitors and residents throughout Georgetown and nearby towns.
Judge Gardiner R. Deering oversaw a varied docket in Municipal Court Monday morning with six cases disposed and another scheduled for hearing in the afternoon. Officers from the sheriff’s department and state and local police handled arrests as seven respondents appeared before the magistrate.
Miss Barbara Donnell resumes her studies at Wellesley College in Massachusetts after a brief stay with her aunt Mrs Carroll Watson on Washington Street for a few days.
A baby clinic at Five Islands examined eleven preschoolers led by Dr. Blish with State supervisor Mrs. Hawkins and Miss Choate. Rev. Earle Spencer preached at Summer residency Monticello while Rev. J. A. Beyea to occupy the pulpit for the first time. Local residents hosted card supper, work shifts at Bath Iron Works canteen, and many residents visited hospitals and relatives in Bath, Portland, and surrounding towns amid spring activity and garden care.
Friends and family mourn Kenneth P. Sheldon 37 of Falmouth Mass after his body was found in his car at Falmouth Heights. He was born in Bath and a Morse High School graduate. Survived by wife son Winslow parents William and Mrs Sheldon and siblings, with several aunts and uncles named. Funeral plans not yet released.
On Monday Mr and Mrs Charles T Jackson of 71 South Street celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in Bath. They hosted a dinner for defense workers, served with an antique lobster supper using Corey Hill china. Grandchildren and relatives were present. plans noted for upcoming visits from Mrs Hill’s relatives.
Edward E. Baker, Bowdoin town clerk for 34 years, died suddenly Monday night at his home after planting his garden. Born June 15, 1868 in Bowdoin, he was educated there and at Dirigo Business College. He married Eliza Grover of Litchfield forty eight years ago and is survived by his wife, two sons Ralph and William, one grandson, a brother, and several relatives. He was active in town affairs and served as treasurer of Sagadahoc Grange.
Miss Margaret Ann Sylvester 69 died early Saturday at her Granite street home after a long illness. Born in Bath she was daughter of Boyleston and Margaret Ann Hayes Sylvester and lived in Bath all her life. Survived by sister Mrs Catherine Cornish two nephews Lester H McNeill William E McNeill and niece Mrs Ralph Gay. She was a devout member of St Marys Catholic church Funeral arrangements to be announced.
Mrs. Sarah Leonard widow of Reginald L. Leonard died Saturday afternoon at her Day's Ferry home. A Chicago native aged 85 years, 11 months, seven days, she had lived in Day's Ferry six years and in Wollaston, Massachusetts for many years. She is survived by five grandchildren, Paul, David and Frederick Pitman, Eleanor Owen, and Dorothy Pitman, plus son-in-law Dr. Paul A Pitman of Wollaston. All three Pitman grandchildren are serving in the Army.
Funeral services for Miss Margaret Anne Sylvester were held at St Marys Catholic church Tuesday morning at eight with a high mass by Rev Fr Timothy C Maney. A committal followed at Oak Grove cemetery conducted by Rev Fr Cummings. Bearers were J Emery Foater Carroll E Davis George A Dickinson and William Lundrigan. Out of town relatives Mr and Mrs William McNeill and daughter Marilyn of Portland attended.
Funeral services for six year old Ronald MacKinnon son of Clyde and Mrs MacKinnon were held Saturday forenoon at the family home 654 Middle Street with Rev Frederick Moffatt of Corliss Street Church officiating Bearers were Carroll Deering Albert Oxton Carlton Dutton and Charles Overhall Burial occurred at Oak Grove Cemetery The county clock and family mourners attended in quiet ceremony Meanwhile state OPA officials report over 600000 copies of a warrant book have already been mailed to Maine residents and 850000 books are being prepared for mailing by Civilian Defense Citizens Service Corps volunteers who expect to finish ahead of schedule next week.
Mr and Mrs Clement Whittall of 593 Middle Street returned from South Portland where their grandson Carl Sherman Master aged two years nine months died after skating under a chair. A clot formed and caused death at Maine General Hospital. Born Sept 14 1940, he died June 14 and funeral was June 15. He is survived by his parents a sister Lillian a brother Barry his grandparents Mr and Mrs Whittall of Bath and Mrs Eva Masters of Round Pound. Mrs Masters formerly Eunice Whittall of Bath and active in Cosmpolitan club plays.
Mr and Mrs Harold P Small of Lincoln street rushed to Somerville Massachusetts after a telegram announced the death of Gilmore H Small uncle of Mr Small died at his home on Fairmount avenue Somerville He was born in Phippsburg and is survived by brother Walter J Small three Bath nephews Ralph Harold and William Small and a sister Mrs Cuthbert Wilson of Hawaii Also noted as the late Capt William G Small of this city.
Funeral services for Edward J. Murphy were conducted at St Marys Church with a Rosary by Sagada Hoe Council Knights of Columbus led by G K V Bisson and by the Teachers Sodality led by Mrs Edward B Hamblett. Rev Timothy C Maney officiated. Bearers were Knights of Columbus members from the local lodge. Out of town relatives attending included Mrs Robert Cochrane and Mr and Mrs John E Conley plus Mrs Roy Tolmen Henry W McClay Daniel McClayall of Bangor Mrs Jerome B Garin of Dorchester.
Funeral services for Mrs. Jennie Hallett were conducted Friday at two o’clock from Curtis Funeral Home. Rev. David L. Wilson officiated with bearers John Summerton Fred Summerton Harold Summerton Baxter Burnell Bernard Schreiter and William Hallett Jr. Burial followed in Cush ing cemetery at Parker Head in the family lot.
Funeral services for Theodore Samuel Harvey were held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from Curtis Funeral Home at 942 Washington street with Rev. Charles M. Sims of the First Baptist Church officiating. Bearers included Lenwood Lord Reginald Lord Clyde Stilphen and William Davis. Burial followed in Oak Grove cemetery.
Margaret Sylvester died at her Granite Street home Saturday morning. Her funeral will be held Tuesday at 8 o'clock from St. Mary's Church.
The semi annual meeting at the Fair grounds addressed routine matters. No decision on a Fall fair. a recess was voted until July to clarify gasoline use for attending fairs. Officials said announcements will follow to keep the public informed.
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