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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1953

Page

4

Richmond camp notes and local obituaries

Rich mond camp section details youth programs under Jim Wiegand with Bible periods music and games through Aug 13 plus speakers from Shantymen's Mission New Brunswick Bible Institute and more. closing session features Dr I V Neprash with keynote Bible exposition and Russian language meeting added. Also lawn party plans at St Ambrose July 23 and various civic notices plus engagements and deaths in Richmond including Calvin Walter James and Hartley Ranger with service details.

Felon Arnold Carl W Inany Youth For Christ Jim Wiegand Pinebrook Camps Percy Crawford Medley Shantymen’s Mission Malcolm Duff New Brunswick Bible Institute Carl Gough Paul Ferrin Trodelan I. V. Neprash Neptash American Association For the Advancement of Science Jeree P. Starr Penobscot Floyd Hamilton Korea Delmar Smith Africa St. Ambrose Catholic Church Kimball Street Frank M. Fellows Marilla Tarr Margaret Derby Elizabeth Haynes Mina Clark Florence Anderson Lillian Haynes Ruse Curtis Ruth Stilphen Andrew Friend Chestnut Street Helen B John L. Fickett Jeannette Robinson Fuller Street Fickett Shreveport U. S. Air Force Pushard-Guiou Post Methodist Y. A. Y. F. Club Fort Edgecomb

Dresden Night Guest Officers Serve Olive Branch Chapter

Dresden news notes guest officers including Lil Allace Esther and Hallowell in the Olive Branch chapter with a long list of officers. A car accident near Dresden Mills injures no one but turns car over. residents sheltered the family. Pvt. F Eugene Reed arrives in Korea with the 25th Infantry Division after marrying Yvonne Bailey last year. Community updates include pond visits, theater employment in Camden, and St Johns parish auxiliary summer sale slated July 23 with rain date.

Turday Olive Branch Lilallace Incourt Albert Galouppe Esther Hallowell Betty Kendrick En Kendrick, Jr Mt. Carmel M Hutchinson Mt. Pisgah Pter Boothbay Harbor Laura Evans Garrison Hill Wiscasset Alice Jackson Lakeview Jefferson Annie Muise Mt. Pisgah Eleanor Cushing Pemaquid Hazel Tenny Chrystal Damariscotta Marshal Virginia Dunklee Richmond Edna W . Crystal Adah Quebec Pvt. Reed Fort Dix N. J Yvonne Bailey Oscar Bailey Charles Dorr Eulelia Pray Frank Cheney Bangor Judith Patricia Nancy Cynthia John Frey David Carl Graves West Bath Pleasant Pond Roger Frey University of Maine Camden Camden Hills St. John's Parish

Alpert Willis Wedding July 7 in Montreal

Mr and Mrs Marshall L Willis announce the marriage of their daughter Doreen E Willis to Maurice D Alpert son of Mrs Verna D Alpert of Brewer. The ceremony occurred July 7 at 4815 Westmore Ave Montreal. The bride was given in marriage by her uncle Harold N Kelley. A small reception followed. Doreen Willis graduated Morse High 1949 and Colby College 1953. Maurice Alpert graduated Brewer High and Maine Maritime Academy. He attended UVa and now works as third officer with Victory Carriers Inc. They will reside in New York City.

Marshall L. Willis Middle Street Doreen E. Willis Maurice D. Alpert Verna D. Alpert Brewer William Handley Westmore Avenue Montreal Quebec Harold N. Kelley Alpert

Cromwell Couple Returns After Fourth Visit

Mr and Mrs Stanley Henderson and sons Robert and William of Cromwell Connecticut returned Tuesday morning after visiting Mr and Mrs David Henderson of North.

Stanley Henderson Robert William Cromwell, Conn Henderson David Henderson North

Connards Host Cowdrey Couple After LST 1159 Launch

Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Connard entertained Rear Admiral and Mrs. Roy T. Cowdrey at York Hall on Thursday following the launching of the LST 1159 at Bath Iron Works.

G. B. Connard Roy T. Cowdrey York Hall Bath Iron Works

Georgetown Maine Alumni Picnic and Town News Highlights

Georgetown Maine alums hosted a Fourth of July vestry supper at First Baptist with Rev John E Reedy and guests from North Edgecomb Werren Camp Chewonki Boston Gordon College and more. Fire at Marrtown near junipers called out Five Islands Fire Department. later under control by Marrtown Summer colony.

Gordon College Maine First Baptist Church John E. Reedy Anne Adams North Edgecomb Bruce Cummings Werren Angelo Milo Camp Chewonki Margaret Waggoner Boston Charles Schauffele Stanley Washburn Gordon Marrtown Five Islands Georgetown News Eugene A. Gilmore Iowa City Iowa Heals Eddy Gilmore University of Iowa Judson Cross Arthur Holt Charles Brewster Robert Waller Eugenia Bradshaw and Harold J. Brown, Jr

Obituary Gaetano Bertocci 74 Somerville native of Elena Italy

Gaetano A Bertocci 74 of Somerville Massachusetts died Tuesday born in Elena Italy and came to the United States in 1906 He leaves three sons S Theodore Bertocci Angelo P Bertocci and Peter A Bertocci all Boston University staff and three daughters Mrs Guy Piccolo Mrs Peter Lucarelli Mrs Francis McVight Funeral was held in Somerville and at Union Square Presbyterian Church at 2 p.m.

Gaetano A. Bertocci Somerville Mass Elena Italy S. Theodore Bertocci High Street Bath Angelo P. Bertocci Peter A. Bertocci Boston University Guy Piccolo Peter Lucarelli Francis McVight

Miss Sarah Silverman Hosts Nancye For Weeks at 175 Oak Street

Miss Sarah Libby Silverman of 175 Oak Street hosts for a few weeks Miss Nancye, with Lou Ballard of Harrodsburg, Kentucky visiting as a houseguest.

Sarah Libby Silverman Oak Street Nancye Lou Ballard Harrodsburgh Kentucky

Five Islands summer notices and local memos

The Five Islands ice cream parlor opens for the season and vacation bible school begins at Five Islands church Monday at 9 am. Library Auxiliary plans an apron sale on Aug 3 at Library Hall. Fire department responded to Marrtown but the blaze was not serious. Nature Study Class at Rockmere Lodge starts Monday at 2 pm for birds trees and flowers. Church members pack clothing for Korean refugees via Church World Service. another shipment is planned. Local residents and visitors are named, with numerous mentions of cottages, visits, and guests at Five Islands cottages and nearby towns throughout the period.

Five Islands Church Library Hall Marrtown Rockmere Lodge Agency of Church World Service

Bath Area Cottage Stays DrawWide Summer Guests

A long list of visitors and seasonal residents arrived at cottages around Bath and Malden Island. Among the names are Mrs. Brewer of Jacksonville, Dr. and Mrs. Boynton of Newton, Mrs. J. G. Stevens guest families, Mr. and Mrs. Olson of Pittsburgh, and many others from New York, Massachusetts, Illinois, and beyond. Families plan extended visits at Rockmere, Rockcrest, Seguinland, Harmons Harbor, and nearby cottages as summer arrivals continue.

Bath Harry Morin Paul Thompson Bloomfield Hills Mich J. G. Stevens Olson Pittsburgh Rockmere Cottage Irving Hanna Lulu Hanna George Ince Pekin, Ill Mass Lester Davis Eleanor John V. Blasi Chestnut Hill Blasi E. M. Blenn Cambridge Carl Breslin Nashville, Tenn G. W. Blenn Washington, D. C Blenn Cottage Lester Lewis Lawrence Richmond Lloyd Pinkham Russell Harford Rosina Smith Yonkers N. Y Lincoln Campbell Arthur Hunt Boston George Smith Robert Beals Col Joseph Albert Grady Cottage Robert Wiley Karen Wallingford Crow Island Lowell D. Nichols Dover Howard Howard Bacon Waltham Wilkins Camp Rose McKeown Carol Cunningham Seguinland Charles Jones Massachusetts Harmon's Harbor Joseph Curley Leominster Hasenfus Jerry Gray Viking Richard Walker Russell Patton Malden Island Mr. Palmer New York City Frank Blake Ralph Washburn, Jr Auburndale Roger Ayer Augusta George Yeo Reading Carl Rowe Kittery Harold Rowe Clarence Watson Farmington Pleasant Villa Cottage Delbert Page S. W. Smith Laconia N. H

Harkins and companions visit Fort Dix service members

Mr and Mrs Daniel Harkins Mrs Milford Rice and Miss Jane Henderson spent the weekend at Fort Dix New Jersey visiting Pvt E/2 Milford Rice and Pvt Wilford Rice of the 364th Infantry Regiment 4th Platoon during post duties and family outreach.

Daniel Harkins Milford Rice Jane Henderson Fort Dix N. J E/2 Milford and Wilford Rice 364Th Infantry Regiment

Past Lady's Club Guests in West Bath

Past Lady's Club of Myrtle Lodge entertained at Mrs. Sadie Davis's home in West Bath after a brief meeting. Announcement made of the State Field Day for Odd Ladies on July 15 at Reid Park Georgetown. A chartered bus will pickup in Portland Brunswick and Bath with 10 30 arrival, lunch on the trip.

Myrtle Lodge Sadie Davis West Bath Reid Park Georgetown Portland Brunswick Bath Carlton Bridge Davis U. O Sarah Potter Arrowsic Gertrude Stewart

Lait, 52, Dies During Bangor Visit. Rites Held in Bangor

Harry Lait of 44 Bluff Road Water ville died early Sunday at Thayer hospital after a Bangor visit with his brother. Funeral services were held Monday at his brother Lawrence Lait’s Bangor home with burial in a Bangor cemetery. Born November 21, 1900 in Old Town, he attended Old Town High School and the University of Maine. He lived in Bath for about 12 years and worked as a security patrolman at Bath Iron Works from 1946 to 1948, then with the government forestry department at Fort Williams, Portland since 1949. He belonged to Beth Israel synagogue American Legion Bath post Old Town Elks lodge and Forty and Eight. Surviving are his wife Jennie of Bath two daughters Roberta R. Lait and Irene Freedman both of Boston two brothers Saul of Old Town and Lawrence of Bangor. The Todd Lait American Legion post in Old Town was named for his brother Henry killed in World War I.

Harry Lait Bluff Road Thayer Hospital Waterville Bangor Lawrence Lait Poplar Street Old Town Mr. Lait Hyman Rachel Lait Lait Bath Bath Iron Works Forestry Department Fort Williams Portland Beth Israel Synagogue American Legion Post Old Town Lodge of Elks The Forty and Eight Jennie Roberta R. Lait Irene Freedman Boston Saul Lawrence Todd-Lait American Legion Henry

Obituary: Herbert B Luce 94 Former NE Telephone employee

Herbert Boardman Luce, 94, longtime Bath resident and former postmaster at Allen's Mill, died at home after a career with Maine Telephone, Southern Bell, and New England Telephone. Born April 17, 1859, he lived in Bath about 40 years, was a 50-year Alpha Lodge member, and is survived by his widow Mary A. Peterson Luce and several relatives. Funeral at Curtis Funeral Home Thursday at 2 p.m. with Oak Grove interment.

Herbert Boardman Luce New England Telephone and Telegraph Company High Street Allen's Mill Industry Moses Lydia Luce Bath Luce Old Maine Telephone Company Farmington Southern Bell Company Maine New England Company Lewiston Gardiner Congregational Church Alpha Lodge, R. of P Curtis Funeral Home Oak Grove

City Park Praised For Fine Condition And Lawn Care

City Manager Nathan C White receives praise from Cosmopolitan Garden Club president Mrs Marjorie E Whitney for the park’s appearance. Park head Walter Millett credits an early growing season with ample rain and a leaf grinding machine spreading mulch to keep grass healthy amid a dry spell. Rubbish barrels are placed and chained to trees to deter removal.

Nathan C. White Marjorie E. Whitney Cosmopolitan Garden Club Whitney Walter Millett Park and Cemetery

Napoleon Corthell longtime Saugus teacher dies at 80

Napoleon B Corthell aged 80 died June 4 at his home after a lengthy illness. Born in Maine on Sept 30 1872 he taught in Saugus High School and Carter Junior High Chelsea then Morse High and other schools. He married Ethel Foster in 1903 celebrating 50th anniversary. Survived by wife son Robert F Corthell Jr and Norman David Corthell two grandchildren a sister and a brother plus nieces and nephews.

Napoleon B. Corthell Agus Maine Capt Benjamin and Mary Corthell Saugus Saugus High School Carter Chelsea Morse High South Portland School A Ree Chelmsford Bass Corthell Bar Harbor Castine Normal School Harvard Summer School Wentworth Institute Lloyd Boston Cliftondale John Mancock Wollaston Charles H. Bond Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War Saugusa Solar Lodge Bath Senge Frontier Press Co Robert F Middlebury Robert F. Corthell, Jr Norman David Corthell Melissa Torrey Rollie A. Corthell Coos Bay Ore

Davis Hatch of Needham Dies After Ill Health

Davis Hatch of Needham Massachusetts died at his home Sunday after a period of failing health. Born in Bath he was the son of Davis Hatch and a Hatch. He attended Bath schools and later Boston where he studied at a business college and entered the brokerage investment field. For years he worked with Parkinson Burr Company before joining Tucker Anthony & Co of Boston, where he was employed at his death. Survived by his wife Alma B Hatch, a son Davis of Needham, a sister Mrs Pauline Hatch Twitchell of Haddonfield New Jersey, a brother Dunlap A Hatch of Bath, plus three nephews and two nieces.

Davis Hatch Needham Mass Bath Davis Arnold) Hatch Hatch Boston of Parkinson & Burr Co Tucker Anthony & Co Alma B. Hatch Pauline (Hatch) Twitchell Haddonfield N. J Dunlap A. Hatch

Willard F Cromwell Dies in Bath at 77

Willard Franklin Cromwell aged 77 died at his Bath home on Thursday. Born June 25, 1876 in West Bath, he lived much of his life here as a veteran sailmaker. He worked at A. M. Cutler Sail Loft, Portland Sailmaking Co, Bath Iron Works joiner shop, and later in sheet metal. He belonged to Solar Lodge Masons. Survived by wife Jennie F Cromwell and three sons Arthur C Irving and W W Franklin Jr all of Bath.

Willard Franklin Cromwell High Street West Bath Calvin E Zephalinda Stitphen) Cromwell Cromwell Bath A. M. Cutler Portland Sailmaking Co Bath Iron Works Solar Lodge of Masons Jennie F. Cromwell Arthur Irving Www Franklin, Jr

Sewalls to Move to Summer Home at Small Point

Hon and Mrs Arthur Sewall plan to relocate Thursday to their summer home at Small Point. Their son William D Sewall, an employee of Boeing Aircraft Corp Seattle arrived Monday for a visit. He will be joined Friday by his wife and daughter Abbie.

Arthur Sewall Small Point William D. Sewall Boeing Aircraft Corp Seattle Wash Abbie

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Calvin Walter James North Front Street Pittston Charles Ann Patterson James Ida J. James Madilene Seigars Josephine Merrill Walter Mearle Topsham Dresden Etta Norton Alice Hasson Dresden Mills Nettie Ware Yarmouth Annie Johnson Hartley Hartley Ranken Sud Denly Onda Lou Farninete John S Olive Howard Ranger Susan Hackett Ranger Willis Bradford Yardville Freeman Meader Jackman Howes Strong Bride Colby Clayton Stevens Bethesda Hospital National Naval Medical Hospital Washington Clayton Heald Camp Lewis Washington State William Zorach Swett Museum Maine Water Color Society Harry Bedford Whitinsville West Georgetown Bedfords James Jackson George Alderman Amherst Harold J. Brown Ernest Oliver Margaret Edith Popham Harold Hersey Winthrop Totman Place Edwin F. Hussa MacMahan William Bradley Penny Chevy Chase Robinhood Sigfrid Carlstrom Donna Lee William Bisseth Edward C. Clarey Macan Minnie Hicks Ruth Hicks Georgetown Center Miss Hicks Arrowsi Walter F. Parker Providence R. I Philip Stebbins Dorothy Files Brookline Marga Morrison Thomas Walker Helen Walker J. Brown, Jr Ken Sidney Rymple England Middle Dyke Farm Scott Elledge Carleton College Minnesota Pierce Fuller Charles Shain London Shain Minesota Robert Powers Peterson Place Benjamin Riggs Elliott Riggs Elliot Paul Wren Edward Wren Gunnar Solveson Douglas Staten Island Solveson Thora Berggreen August Carlsen John Pollack Campbell Charles Fox Ardmore Lillian Wheeler Warren S. Todd Stoneham Roscoe P. Todd Unity Carroll Powers Tri-City Fish and Game Association Island Park Lake Cobbessecontee Todd Leon Boguslau Boguslau University of Pennsylvania Gage Bailey Gage, Jr William Marmion Wilmington Del Marmion R. J. Evans Karl Mech Baltimore Wilson Jones Charles Hewitt George Helen George Laskey Tessim Zorach Timothy Peter Jonathan William A. Todd Adelaide Moulton Roy M Newman Joseph F. Higgins Dorothy W. Oliver Parker Moulton, Jr Tony Dorothy Oliver Richard Cahill James Stevens Elbridge Cromwell Truman Chase Fairfield Age Marrs Richard Berthel North Wilmington Miss Baldwin West Chester Miss Fuller Crescent City Fla Rockmere Herbert Moore Belmont Charles Carr Roxbury Edward Carr Dexter Orrin White, Jr Fred White Cliftor Little Vernon Gray Kenneth Smith Victor Pinkham William Sherman Louise Houghton Madge O’brien Richard B. Carey Tacoma Park Alton Reid Mark Hanna Herman Barter Mary O'Connor Nick O'Connor Port Washington Philip Pinkham Dennis Moore Ruth Watson Helen Huskins Georgia Watson Bina Marr Braintree George Gray MacMahan Island Rosalyn Pinkham Connie Gray Marilyn MacGillivary Brian Davis Arthur Cochrane Edward Logan Taunton Lucinda Yates Anne Westlake Mary Johnson Maynard Albert Rasmussen Juneau Alaska Madge O'Brien Henry Moore Judson Reynolds Harlan Pinkham Russell Pinkham Savage David Rutherford Lurline Harrington Eldridge Cromwell Fairhaven Conn Sylvia Warren Cpl James MacMahan USA Fort Monmouth Margaret MacMahan Warner East’s Newton Eugene Hall Acton Hall Cottage Robert Titterington Melvin Comeau Irving Kaiser Laconia, N.H Daniel Staffeld Herbert B. Luce Needham, Mass Willard F. Cromwell M. H. Page North St Keneebee Greenhouses
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