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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1940

Page

7

Vacation Bible School Wraps Up at Local Baptist Church

In Richmond the Vacation Bible School met over three mornings at 9 o'clock at the Baptist church with a closing program Wednesday at 7 30 pm open to the public. Children presented memory and handiwork and a Scripture drama. Mrs Sara Houdlette of Augusta installed Emerson Lane Post auxiliary officers Monday. Enterprise Grange held its last meeting before summer vacation Tuesday with an Independence Day program led by Dora Marriner Emily Grant and Hazel Brown.

The Baptist Church Sara Houdlette Augusta Emerson Lane Post U. S. Auxiliary Enterprise Grange Dora Marriner Emily Grant Hazel Brown

Merrymeeting Grange Holds First And Second Degrees

Merrymeeting Grange in Bowdoinham conducted first and second degree work on Friday evening. District Deputy Lorenzo Masse of Brunswick presided briefly. A patriotic program directed by Mrs. George Hamilton featured an invocation, Washington's Prayer for the United States, readings, and a toast to the flag.

Merrymeeting Grange Bowdoinham Lorenzo Masse Brunswick George Hamilton Washington United States Frank P. Webber George Hackett Reginald Dore

Progressive Grange program features readings and quiz

A Friday evening program at the Progressive Grange in Richmond included readings from 1940 and clippings, presentations by Mrs. Nettie Leavitt and Mrs. Lacy M. Tarr, a segment titled The Battle of Youth, stories by James Jones and Clifford Gray, a quiz on important events led by lecturer Bertha Gray, a milk bottle stunt, clippings by Arthur Pickard and Mary Heald, and closing thought by Margaret Baker.

Progressive Grange Richmond Nettie Leavitt Lacy M. Tarr Bernice Farnum Charles Thompson, Jr James Jones Clifford Gray Bertha Gray Arthur Pickard Mary Heald Solon Margaret Baker

Veteran Firemen Admit 30 More Members in Bath

The Bath Veteran Firemen’s Association admitted 30 new members on June 26 and 23 more at a special meeting Monday night. The hand engine Senator Baxter underwent a pressure test and discussions covered uniforms and new drum corps gear. A real tryout for Baxter is planned next Monday at seven, with orders to replace the old red shirt with modern uniforms.

Bath Senator Baxter Baxter Hallowell

North End Nine Defeats Tin Shop 18 to 1

North End Nine routed Tin Shop 18 to 1 on Tuesday evening. Fortier earned the win on the mound for North End while MacFadden pitched for Tin Shop. Notable players included Soucie Fraser Fraser and Fortier for the winners against Homan Desmond Hogan and Drake on the other side.

North End Nine TIN Shop North End Tin Fortier MacFadden Soucie D. Fraser S. Fraser D. Lewis O'Keefe Jenks C. Holbrook E. Fraser Kittredge McNeil Homan

Silver Tea to Benefit Bath Red Cross Chapter

The Silver tea by Mr and Mrs Arthur Sewall 2d will be Friday July 5 at 963 Washington Street Bath to aid the Bath chapter of the American Red Cross. Bath residents and guests from nearby resorts are urged to attend and support the suffering and needy served by the Red Cross.

Arthur Sewall Washington Street Bath Chapter American Red Cross Bath Red Cross

No charges filed after interview in Woolwich accident

Attleboro operator Eustace V Hicks was questioned by County Attorney Sherwood Aldrich with State Patrolmen Crosby and Thompson in the case of six year old Shirley Stinson who was fatally injured Saturday. The interview concluded no charges were preferred and the accident was ruled unavoidable.

Eustace V. Hicks Attleboro Mass Shirley Stinson Robert W. Stinson Woolwich Hicks Sherwood Aldrich John P. Crosby Harry L. Thompson

Manganese Mining Experiment Underway at Nikopol Ukraine

A new method uses hydraulic guns in a Nikopol Ukraine manganese mine pit to crush ore with water at 14 atmospheres, turning ore into a mass as an experimental mining technique.

Nikopol Ukraine

Farewell reception for Rev. Surette in city club

Reverend David Surette, four and a half years at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, will transfer to St. Anne’s Church Indian Island Old Town as chaplain. A farewell event at Hotel Sedgwick featured gifts a purse of money and tributes from parishioners and friends including Frank Fortier Mrs Mabel Burgess and Jack Mulcahy. Surette spoke on priestly life and The Little Flower, thanking supporters as Bath replaces him with Rev. Rollin A. Martineau.

David P. Surette St. Mary's ‘Catholic Church St. Anne’s Church Indian Island Old Town Sedgwick Alex Burgess James I. Noftall Father Surette Sacred Heart Circle Isabella Old Virginny George T. Costain St. Ann's Church Dexter Bath Rollin A. Martineau Sacred Heart Church Portland

New Pastor-Elect At Central Church

Rev. Raymond G. Putnam of St. Johnsbury, Vermont, was welcomed as pastor-elect of Central Church with duties beginning in September. He spoke on why God allows suffering amid world war, critiquing German Italian and Japanese dictators, and predicting Christ’s cross triumph over Nazism. Music by Mrs. Alice H. Baker and Howard Steen enhanced the service.

Raymond G. Putnam St. Johnsbury Central Church Joseph O. Purdue Winter Street Church Putnam Europe Asia Germany Italy Japan Alice H. Baker Norwood Mass Howard Steen

June Weather Delays Planting Across Farms

June proved cool and wet with slower planting as farmers faced frequent showers. The month had 16 fair days, nine rainfall events, and more rain than last year, affecting late sowing and leaving some gardens unplanted.

Bath Holds Grand Fourth in 1820 Campaign Echoes

Bath marked a July Fourth centennial style celebration reflecting era politics. The event lauded presidential nominees William H Morrison and rival factions paraded caustic jibes and log cabin cider imagery. Organizers included D C Magoun and others. Beth Trott left for Birch Crest camp as music counselor.

Bath William H. Morrison Martin van Buren White House William Henry Harrison Beth Trott Birch Crest Camp Oakland

Two Georgetown Funerals for Local Family at Baptist Church

Lendall O Mains 76 died in Quincy Massachusetts and was brought to Georgetown for burial. His wife Rose and three sons Alton Lendall Walter and Florence Glidden survive along with two brothers and a sister. Lillian E Mains died in Georgetown aged about 60 plus details of Bailey family relatives. Burial at Oak Cemetery. Also notes on local obituaries, church events and community notices including a lobster supper and public notices of Fourth of July preparations.

The Baptist Church Lendall O. Mains Quincy Mass Mr. Mains William and Margaret (Pinkham) Mains Georgetown Percy & Small Bath Rose Mains Alton Lendall, Jr Walter Florence Glidden Charles Will Lillian McGrath Gloucester Lillian E. Mains William C. Mains Mains Bath Memorial Hospital Bonne Bay Newfoundland Joseph Caroline (Snow) Bailey Waltham Parke Merrimac Lafernia Sanford Charles Bailey Oak Cemetery Glenn Evans Robinhood Church Koehlwetter

Bridge Receipts Rise in June Traffic Compared to 1939

Bridge cash receipts for June totaled 54 370 35 up from 54 289 65 in 1939. Camp travel by youth is slower this year and Fourth of July travel remains slack versus 1939. Mrs Paul V Galambos returned to Waltham Mass after a weekend with her parents at 406 Front Street.

Paul V. Galambos Waltham, Mass Norman J. Mackinnon Front Street

Children's Sunday at Sagadahoc Ferry Observed

Sunday school at Sagadahoc Ferry held a morning program at Doubling Point Light Arrowsie led by superintendent Mrs Earl Dow. Shirley Stinson, a pupil lost in a Saturday automobile tragedy, was missed as the group honored memory with prayers and songs.

Sagadahoc Ferry William Woodward Doubling Point Light Arrowsie Earl Dow Shirley Stinson Shirley Jesus Edna Oliver Norma Hunnewell Marie Hall Evelyn Woodward Harvey Presley Charles Brown Virginia Dow Ruth Woodward Pauline Strout Old Rugged Cross Woodward Sarah Reed Glenn Evans Maine California George Farnham David Farnham

Electric Shop defeats High Street Aces in Tuesday clash

The Electric Shop beat the High Street Aces by ten points Tuesday evening, edging ahead with a strong second half. Lineups and team details follow in the brief recap.

High Street Aces Electric Shop

Middle Street Clowns Defeat Inspectors in Softball

Using nine players, the Middle Street Clowns beat the Inspectors 8 to 2 on Tuesday evening at Crocker Field. Key moments included home runs by Kike Kerwin for the Clowns and Rupe Lewis for the Inspectors, with a circus created by Joe Grindell, winning team manager, dominating highlights.

Middle Street Crocker’s _ fle Kike Kerwin Rupe Lewis Inspectors Joe Grindell Dorsey Morton Pride Comeiu Daley Lewis D. Stewarb Plummer J Stewart Sharpe Clowns McQuarrie Kerwin Sullivan Miller Sarkis Grindell Doherty Smith Jewett

Woolwich Beats Winnegance 8 to 3 in Twilight League

Woolwich defeated Winnegance 8 to 3 Tuesday evening at Morseyfield, Woolwich. Players listed include Woolwich F Brawn Hewitt S. Brawn P Wallace M Carter Ro Brawn and Taylor. Winnegance lineup featured J Perkins W Rogers R Hogan R Perkins E Morse and H Knight. Also notes Auburn patrol attracts attention from California and Syracuse authorities with Rosalre L Halle chairing the safety council. Nelson Carer leaves for Kodak Park Rochester to join Eastman Kodak engineering.

Woolwich Nine Winnegance Morseyfield Neup Woolwich Brawn Hewitt S. Brawn P Wallace M. Carter Ro Brawn Taylor M Carter Reed Winnegam J. Perkins W Rogers R Hogan R. Perkins J. Burgess E. Morse H Knight W. Atwood B. Williams Auburn Herrick California Syracuse N Rosalre L Halle Local Safety Council Nelson Carer Eastman Kodak Company Kodak

Engagement announced for Marjorie Bartlett and Henrik Van Tol

Mrs Frank Pitkin Bartlett of Greenfield Mass announced the engagement of her daughter Miss Marjorie Howard Bartlett to Henrik Van Tol of Boscoop Holland. Van Tol, a Rotterdam Academy graduate, lives in Falmouth Mass as a nurseryman. The couple plan to wed at Spruceledge the Bartletts summer home early in September.

Frank Pitkin Bartlett Greenfield Mass Sedgemere Road Marjorie Howard Hendrik van Tol Bartlett Shepherd State Teachers College Shepherdstown W. Va van Tol Boscoop Holland Academy At Rotterdam Falmouth Spruceledge John Cunningham Augusta Cunningham Cottage Leon Folsom Mr. Folsom J. A. Folsom Folsom Katharine Martin Gorham PB. Savage & Co Furber Davis Walter Bath Five Islands Merton Pinkham Norman Dubois Paul Kelley Boston Kelley Dubois Zetta Higgins Wakefield Rockcrest A. Rasmussen Pauline Freddie Minnie Eisenhaeur William Chafe Cambridge Mr. Chafe C. H. Sanford Exeter N. H Sanford Massachusetts General Hospital Harold Rowe Carl Kittery Ann Spofford Richmond J. J. Gibson Gibson Gilbert Lewis Georgetown John Hinds Pejepscot Seguinland Charlestown Navy Yard Llewellyn Hinckley Malden Island Harlan Fossett Ann Fossett Peggy Gray Alyce Wilkins Eddie Carr Howard Mayo Bath Ana Robert Massachusetts Richard Fellows Richard Young Atlanta Roland Fellows L. Weber Niagara Nyy JL. D Melton Moulton Quebec St Annes Mouulon Hamel Brock McDonald Keat- Ing Wil Portland Bessie Quimby Malden Quimby Evelyn Bold i Charlotte Cahill Roy Clark Childred Trenton NJ Victor Piikham Arthur Marr Almon Charloté ‘Tucker Couge F B White W BR Johnson Pridas White Cottage Vernon E Gray

Mrs Louise M White obituary in Lowell Massachusetts

Mrs Louise M White widow of Edward I White died after a brief illness in Lowell Massachusetts General Hospital. She was born in Bath and lived in Lowell 35 years with her daughter Theresa L White principal of Middlesex Village Kindergarten. Surviving sisters are Martha L Wright and Effie C Wright, brother Clarence Wright. Funeral Friday 10 30 at 488 Pine Street Lowell with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery Bath. Friends invited.

Louise M. White Edward I. White Lowell Mass General Hospital Bath Charles L Elizabeth Wiliams Wright White Theresa L. White Middlesex Village Martha L. Wright Effie C. Wright Clarence Wright Miami Fla Pine Street Oak Grove Cemetery

John J. Desmond Funeral Led by Rev Maney in Bath

The funeral for veteran clothing merchant John J. Desmond occurred Wednesday at 8:30 AM at St Mary’s Church with Rev Timothy C. Maney officiating. Honorary pallbearers included Edward W. Bridgham Frank M. Churchill Judge John J. Keegan ex-Sheriff Wilbur C. Oliver John Shaw of Bath and Lewis Polakewich of Portland. Active bearers were John P. Carey Alberti F Desmond Edward J. Lee Joseph F. McCole Frank A. Vennetta of Bath and F J Boudia of Boston. Burial followed at Oak Grove.

John J. Desmond St. Mary’s Church Timothy C. Maney Edward W. Bridgham Frank M. Churchill John J. Keegan Wilbur C. Oliver John Shaw Bath Lewis Polakewich Portland John P. Carey Alberti F Desmond Edward J. Lee Joseph F

Funeral service for Mrs Dena W Mead McCullough

The funeral of Mrs Dena W Mead widow of Manfred McCullough was held at the funeral residence of Arthur F P Mayo with Rev Jesse Kenderdine officiating. Pallbearers were Alexander Reet Roger Pierce Samuel Stover and William J Craft. Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery.

Dena W Manfred MecCulhim OK Plaice Standas Finneral Arthur FP. Mayo Jesse Kenderdine Beasthchurch Alexander Reet Roger Pierce Samuel Stover Wailiun J Craft Oak Gayave Couriers

Miss Bosters Funeral Rites Held for Helen C Fuster

Funeral services for Miss Helen C Fuster a retired school teacher were held Friday at 2 pm at her home 467 Washington Street. Dr David J Wilson officiated with bearers Fred Jo Hiekins and William C Perkins representing Winter Stren?ches. Fred Rugmsson of Pacland and Paul Hoblinsen Burgh attended.

Guneral Helen C Fuster Wits Washington Street David J, Wilson Fred Jo Hiekins William C Perkins Fred Rugmsson Pacland Relative Paul Hoblinsen Burgh Ovkavo

Local church ordains new priest with clerical support

A ceremony at Clock Surday presided by Bishop Gilbeg saw Anstieha ordained with Rev Arthur M. Gilbert assisting at the altar. Rev Alfred Quir ton and Rev Gerard Patenaude served as deacon and sub-deacon, all related to the new priest.

Arta Aibers Au Gilbeg Arthur M. Gilbert Alfred Quirton Gerard Patenaude

John J. Desmond Dies After Illness In Bath

John J. Desmond 79 a Bath clothing retailer for fifty years died Sunday evening at his daughter’s home after a cold led to complications. He sprang from Portland to Bath, opened his own store at 48 Center St in 1909, and coined the motto a little out of the way but it pays to walk. He served in Bath politics and civic groups including the Board of Trade Elks Rotary and Chamber of Commerce. He leaves a son Eugene M. Desmond a daughter Mrs Roscoe H Shaw two granddaughters and two sisters in law.

John J. Desmond Bath Roscoe H. Shaw North Street John Desmond Portland John Ellen Murray Desmond Ira F. Clark Co Congress Street Thompson Bros., Clothiers Center Street John J. Desmond Co Desmond Ward 4 Samuel R. Percy Edward W. Hyde Old Board of Trade Retail Merchants Association Old Chamber of Commerce Bathlodge of Elks Rotary Club Eugene M. Desmond Ann Desmond Joan Shaw Albert E. Desmond J. Walter Desmond Thomas J. Desmond James E. Feehath

Frank W Robbins 76 Bath caulker dies after long illness

Frank W Robbins a veteran caulker in Bath shipyards died Monday afternoon at his home 36 Finestreet after a long illness with complications. He was born in Bath the son of Chana W and Susan Savage Robbins and worked in wooden shipbuilding and later Bath Iron Works. He retired a year ago and is survived by his wife four sons and three daughters. The funeral will be held Thursday at two at his home with Rev. Frederick P Moffatt officiating.

Frank W. Robbins Finestreet Mr. Robbins Bath Chana W Susan Savage Robbins Bath Iron Works, Ltd Bath Iron Works Corp Frederick P. Moffatt Corliss Street Church

Death Notice for Mrs Lena W McCullam

Mrs Lena W McCullam 69 widow of Manfred McCullam died Friday forenoon at 1094 Washington Street. Born in Westport to Christopher and Alzena Pierce Colby she lived most of her life in Bath. Survived by son Donald A McCullam of Bath and brother Ralph Colby of Boothbay Harbor.

Lena W. McCullam Manfred McCullam Washington Street Westport Christopher and Alzena Pierce Colby Bath Donald A. McCullam Ralph Colby Boothbay Harbor

Mrs. Lillian E. Mains Dies at 72 in Georgetown Home

Lillian Edith Mains, 72, wife of William C. Mains, died Thursday at her Georgetown residence. Born in Newfoundland to Joseph and Caroline Snow Bailey, she had lived in Georgetown 40 years.

Lillian Edith Mains Willam C. Mains Georgetown Newfoundland Joseph and Caroline Snow Bailey Georgtown

Funeral Services for J Edward Hughes

The funeral for J Edward Hughes assistant treasurer of the Bath Trust Co was held Thursday at 2 PM at his Washington Street home. Dr David L Wilson officiated with honorary pallbearers from Bath banks and Polar Star lodge. Active bearers included Bath Elks and Polar Star lodge members. burial followed in Oak Grove.

J. Edward Hughes The Bath Trust Co Washington Street David L. Wilson Mr. Hughes Wiliam B. Mussenden Fred D. Hill Bath National Bank Daniel Willams First National Bank Treas Allan Spear Bath Savings Institution Polar Star Lodge Masons Bath Lodge Elks Clfe Carl F Pinson Howard F Bates Lawrence A. Lowell John

Funeral for Talian Editin Mains Held at GeorgeTown Baptist Church

Funeral service for Talian Editin Mains took place Saturday afternoon at GeorgeTown Baptist Church with Rev Glen Evan officiating. Bearers were Henry Heald Alfred Ty Rowe Harry H Heald and Charles Mains. Burial followed in Oak Cemetery Georgetowah Center.

Talian Editin Mains Georgetown Georgeawn Baptist Church Glen Evan Henry Heald Alfred Ty Rowe Harry H Heald Charles Mains Oak Cemetery Georgetowah Center

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