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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1945
Page
6
Richmond church and club notes recount a Brunswick supper and theatre outing, next Duration club meeting set for July 8, and various visits and travel. The death of Mrs. Ida Hosmer is announced with service details, plus multiple personal items from family and town residents and a summary of community events and milestone celebrations.
The case of William E. Hallett Jr. of Bath for manslaughter was continued to Thursday by Judge Leon Spinney after Hallett failed to appear. His attorney Joseph A. Aldrich entered a not guilty plea which the judge did not accept. The incident involves the death of Sir 2/c William A. Neilson USN who was struck on the Bath Brunswick highway by a truck allegedly driven by Hallett. Raymond W. Christopher pleaded guilty to operating without a license in Brunswick and paid a total of 14.80 in fines and costs. State Patrolman George Buzzell was the arresting officer.
The Cosmopolitan Garden Club hosts a Thursday meeting with a fine program by Garden club members. The agenda includes piano music by Carlton Andrews, guest soloist Lydia Tracy Storer, an original poem, 12 charades with prizes, a stunt number, and flower arrangement judging with ribbons, ending with God Bless America.
The Corliss Street church wrapped up Daily Vacation Bible School with a program of chorus singing Bible memory work and stories. Over 100 children attended with 79 average. 14 teachers led sessions. Missionary offerings total $56.07 will go to the Christian Herald Children's Home in New York.
City Hall hosts a public meeting with participants C Dickson John Parker Justus H Miller Hollis W Garey Dominique Tardiff and James A Gil lies Jr Several named attendees were listed along with Mrs Mary Pipienos of Front Street who left Friday to spend two weeks in New York City
A long list of visitors and seasonal residents arrives at Five Islands and nearby cottages. Names include Rev. Paul Spencer, Miss Marilyn Gerry, Rev. and Mrs. Russell Boynton, Mrs. Madge O’Brien, the Harfords, and many from Bath Quincy Waltham Richmond Georgetown and Cambridge.
The Bath honor roll faces criticism for lack of new names and names of those who died not being marked in gold. The board, showing wear with detached names, has seen little upkeep after initial installation. Lieut. James Voorhees, USMM, rode a New York train after a short home leave with his parents.
Lowell Temple Pythian Sisters held their last meeting until fall with a six oclock supper and a program of songs readings and piano numbers. Five members received birthday gifts, and Lawrence Briggs received a Temple gift for organizing the degree staff. A summer picnic is planned.
Bath Iron Works overwhelmed Berlin 7–2 as Huskers Shipbuilders built a lead led by Willette Parker Grover with three, two, and two hits respectively. Pitcher Washburn limited Berlin to two singles through eight and Bath extended its win streak to eight.
Co B Maine State Guard hosts a dance at the Armory on Tuesday evening from 8 30 to 1 with Ernest Harting’s orchestra. Proceeds fund Armory improvements. military personnel admitted free of charge.
Mrs. Harry L. Day and children of Green Street are spending a day at Popham Beach in July, enjoying the seaside.
Long list of locals and visitors in Georgetown spans Hill family settling permanently, clergy changes with Rev Little taking New York call, and various guests at Robinhood cottages and Kennebec Point. Other entries mention military, employment, and social visits among families from Boston, Bangor, Andover, Bridgeport, and Arlington.
Wesley Church begins its second week with 72 students enrolled in the Daily Vacation Bible School. A demonstration of the school’s work is set for 7 30 Friday evening. The Woman's Society of Christian Service holds its July meeting Tuesday at 7 30. The Thursday worship service at 7 30 will focus on "The Christian Home."
About eighty toy pets were on display in Dike playground handicraft room decorated by children. Prizes were awarded for biggest, smallest, oddest and most cute pets and a doll show is planned for next week.
Sunshine Sunday school plans a August Vacation Bible School for Terrace children aged 4 to 14 with date to be announced. Perfect May attendees listed include Corinne Lund Nancy Garside Patty Stover Janet Russell Sherrill Duker Judy Cannon Lorraine Smith Patty MacFarland Robert Billington Philip D Autolo Hazel Alley Mildred Alley Barbara Smith Elsie Peabody Connie Carlisle Beverly DAutolo Joan Burgess Janice Knight Beverly Knight. Ladies Auxiliary meets tonight at 8 in the Community hall. visitors welcome.
Miss Edith Wheeler Davenport longtime sub primary teacher at John A Cone School in Topsham retires after 37 years in education. Her career spanned Topsham Brunswick and Danvers with early work in Latin and Ancient History in Massachusetts. She plans to pursue hobbies at home and volunteer at Whitten Memorial Library to reclassify books.
The funeral of Charles E Crosby was held this afternoon at Curtis Funeral Home at two o'clock. Rev. Charles R Sims conducted the service. Bearers were Clarence All Holmes Frederick Burgess J Walter Thayer and Lee Hooker. Burial followed in the family lot at Oak Grove.
Mrs Lott Grant and her son Roland from Bath were recent visitors at Richmond Corner, sharing a brief call and friendly greetings with local residents.
Charles E Crosby 82 of 39 Western avenue died Sunday night at 11 15 at his daughter Mrs George W Cobb's Auburn home after a year of declining health. He was born Aug 19 1862 in Parker Head and was a carpenter for 50 years in Bath and at Bowker and Minott shipyards in Phippsburg. Survived by two sons Stephen K Crosby and J Walter Thayer and two daughters Mrs Freeman C Crosby and Mrs J Walter Thayer. Funeral held Curtis Funeral Home Tuesday at 2 pm conducted by Rev Charles R Sims.
Roscoe G. Bailey’s funeral was held Saturday at 2 PM at Curtis Funeral Home. Rev. Dr. David L. Wilson officiated. Honorary bearers included Mason Wright J W Randlette Maurice Libby and G Baer Connard. Active bearers were Harry Bailey Oscar Bailey Stewart Bailey and Elmer Higgins. Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery.
Funeral services for William B. Esmond were held Friday morning at eight in St. Mary's church with Rev. Fr. John C. Cummings officiating. Pallbearers Lancelot Cooper James Royal Walter White and Cedric Martin assisted. burial followed in the family lot at Oak Grove with committal at the grave.
John Hallstein of Garnet road Brunswick pleaded guilty to leaving the scene of an accident after confessing the earlier tale of two sailors taking over his car and injuring a 15 year old at Cook's Corner was fabricated. Hallstein was fined 100 dollars and costs 14.96 and his license suspended per Judge Spinney.
The Nightingale club held a social supper and bridge night at Center street extension home of Mrs. Joseph J. Cyr with her mother assisting. Guests included Mrs. Herbert Calderwood and Miss Mary Sutton among others. prizes awarded to Mrs. Lemont, Mrs. Freeman, Mrs. Cavanaugh, and Mrs. Calderwood. Next meeting planned for Mrs. Cavanaugh's East Brunswick home in mid July.
Capt William S Blair USNR and Mrs Blair, visiting at their Washington street home, departed Tuesday afternoon for New York where he will rejoin his ship.
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