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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1947

Page

4

Summer visitors and locals share Fourth gatherings

A long list of residents and guests visited friends and relatives across Maine and nearby states over the Fourth of July weekend. Among names mentioned are Miss Bellatec, Mr. and Mrs. Merle Lilley, Mrs. Josie Thornquist of Salem, Mass., Dorothea Anna Baker newly graduated in Washington, and many others visiting Gardiner, Richmond, Portland, Thomaston, and Ocean Point.

Swan Dorothea Anna Baker Ella Baker Wion University Wash D. C Mabel Clifford Ruse Curtis Main Street Ralph Lee Addison Eastage N. J Gardiner Street Harold Richardson Thomaston Annie Johnson Bert Hassen Dresden Genevieve Stuart Portland Richmond Gardiner General Hospital Frank Preble Lewiston Robert W. Hutchinson South Front Street Oliver E. Dore Church Street Olin E. Noble RFD Sete Mel Dc. Lewis Dow Field Bangor Army Air Force Darrell Cheney Canada J. Elwood Moulton Mary Manwarring Toni Cheney Ocean Point Maxwell Marriner Maxwell, Jr Douglass Donna Pemaquid Sylvia Dube Dube American Bridge Co Houston Maurice Sullivan Rees Joyce Evern Old Orshana Roland Cloutier North Front Street North Pond Oakland Pine Tree Society Earl McPhee Erla Robert Reed Farm River Road John McCash Jennie Broderick Rev Gerene Teetenaere Pars Vid Hickland Garr A. C. Smith Barbara Smith Charlestown Mass Harryee Beedle Road Harry Grant Dorothy Grant Jami, Fla John Pinkham

Trueworthy Attends Maine State Park Commission Meeting

Mr and Mrs Ivan A Trueworthy of Middle Street attended Bar Harbor Monday night as he recently was invited to serve on the Maine State Park Commission by Governor Hildreth. Other members include Mrs Elizabeth Thorndike chair ex mayor George Doyle George Stobie and Raymond E Randall. meeting was at Mrs Thorndikes home.

Ivan A. Trueworthy Middle Street Bar Rbor Trueworthy Mainetate Park Commission Hildreth Elizabeth Thorndike George Doyle Waterville George J. Stobie Augusta Inland Fisheries and Game Raymond E. Randall Alfred Mrs. Thorndike

Mrs Dorothy Ouellette At Boothbay Harbor

Mrs Dorothy Ouellette of Floral Street is staying a few days at Boothbay Harbor and will visit local sights and enjoy the seaside surroundings.

Dorothy Ouellette Floral Street Boothbay Harbor

Benefit Fair Promises Fun in Todd's for Firemen

Posters in Todd's store announce a benefit fair for Five Is fire fighters on Saturday July 19 from 2 to 5 p m. Attractions include a beach program with swimming and a short entertainment by Bay area children. Items for sale in front of Harold Higgins home include ice cream cones hotdogs candy cakes and various trinkets to raise funds. Townspeople hope for a large crowd to support the worthy cause and enjoy an afternoon in Marrtown.

Todd Oon Ieee Alka Children of the Bay Raphael Higgins Marrtown Kennebec Harold A. Goss Samuel Marceneos George Peacock Gardiner Sagadahoc Bay Bath James Oliver First Baptist Church Rudolf Trafton Portland Mr. Trafton Robinhood

Social news from Webster and surrounding towns

Numerous visits and travel tales from Webster Mass and nearby towns recounting guests at Robin Hood and Peterson homes, summer plans in West Georgetown and Bath, family celebrations, trips to Bar Harbor and Newport, and local residents including Mrs Parker Moulton and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Oliver.

Ernest Oliver Popham Beach Earl Oliver Waltham Mass Clarence B. Hill Sharon Newport R. I Diane Smith New York Zorach Gilbert Gunnell Morris Levine Robinhood Lucile Utter Grace Waldron Hamilton N. Y Maine Peterson Richmond Bar Harbor Eriel Merrifield Wilmington St. Edwin Adams Auburn Anne Adams Edith William Moore Danforth William Strang Gladys Weeman Portland Bangor Willard Doell Wal Rte George Rupert Ochusetts Por Helinda Peterson Wharf Frank Boyd James Hillsboro N. H Je W. Stuart MacMaan Parker Moulton, Jr Tony Moulton West Georgetown Cynthia Trafton Howard Trafton Whitney Brown Mary Oliver J. H. Brown James Dunton Gardiner Grace Fullerton Philip Eaton Bath Roland E. Peterson Paul Miete Wiscasset Graffam Marrtown J. W. Schultz Roy M. Newman Earle Hagan Pine Chest Farm Harry Carlisle North Edgecomb Elmer Palmer Malden Louise Moore Cornish Mae Hagan Nettie Gray Victor Joan Hagan

Plane lands in Dromore field amid fog and near accident

A two passenger plane piloted by Ralph Sherman narrowly avoided disaster as fog shrouded the river area of Dromore. The craft touched down briefly in Ray Campbell's field before Sherman refueled and resumed toward Hanover, Massachusetts, with Campbell assisting.

Dromore Field Dromore Ray Campbell Campbell Field Parks Barn Pembroke Hanover Mass Candy’s Harbor Ralph Sherman Germany Sherman Brunswick

Five Islands Field Day to Aid Fire Department

Five Islands residents plan a July 19 field day at Rapedsies Bay from 2 to 5 PM with home cooked food stalls, a rummage and white elephant table, hot dogs and drinks, and a 3 PM children’s entertainment. Proceeds fund a new Five Islands Fire Department truck. rides will be offered on a Navy life raft if weather cooperates. If storms delay, the event moves to the following Monday.

Rapedsies Bay Cosmaeaan John Roge Edward Iriman Rose Smith Richard Steele Oliver Hooper Lewlyn Hinckley Raphael Higgins Stanley Kosalka Malden Island Stephen Taber Boothbay Harbor Franz Stevens Howard's Hall C. H. Sanford East Kingston N. H John V. Blasi William Chafe George Ince Jennifer Plattsburg N. Y D. W. Staffeld Francis Pierce Orville Rowe Bath Herman Barter Harriet Worrell Philadelphia Rockmere Lodge Francis Bernshouse Hammonton N. J Arren Ogden Sue Ogden, Pa Betty Straughn Penns Grove Doris Ogden Prospect Park Paul Stevens Donald Stevens Roy. Clark Clark Seguinland Glenn Kendall University of Maine Kendall Glenn, Jr Camp Charles Moore Harrison Herbert Moore Cambridge Mass Moore Cottage Marion Ringley Wylie Edward Faye Edward Everett Addie Moulton Leon Williams Elaine Lindstrom Williams Johnson Cottage Vincent Davis Eleanor Charlotte Nashua Lester Davis Calvin A. Hill Calvin, Jr Waban E. C. Boynton Trenton Roy Clark Raymond Clark P. B. Savage Louise Houghton Elizabeth Katharine New York City Charles O’brien Dick Carey Washington, D. C Carol O'Brien Arthur Baird Augusta Carey Cottage Charles B. Rugg Deborah Boston Daniel Boynton Medford Harold B. Cranshaw West Newton

Capt William Porter Dies in Fort Lauderdale Florida

Captain William Porter of Port Washington Long Island died recently at his winter home in Fort Lauderdale Florida. He commanded the Corsair yacht built at Bath Iron Works and was a longtime Bath figure who resided here during the Corsair construction. Porter, born on Cape Cod, began at sea in deep water vessels then moved to steamship work and captained the Corsair for the Morgan family until retirement.

William Porter Port Wash’am Long Island N. Y Fort Lauderdale Fla Bath J. Pierrepont Morgan Bath Iron Works Porter John A. Morse Summer Street Central Church Capt. Porter Cape Cod Morgan Capt Mrs

Card of Thanks from Mrs. Orville F. Rowe

Mrs. Orville F. Rowe of Five Islands Maine thanks friends for cards and flowers received while a patient at Bath Memorial hospital and mentions the Good Neighbor club. Dated July 6 1947.

Five Islands Good Neighbor Club Bath Memorial Hospital Orville F. Rowe Five Islands Maine

Death of Howard E Blake in Bath at 64

Howard Everett Blake 64 died suddenly Friday night at his Bath home. Born January 28 1883 in Wiscasset he lived in Bath about 45 years. He worked 20 years as a chef at Memorial Hospital and later at Bath Iron Works as a shipfitter's helper. He served on Bath City Council's lower board and belonged to Masonic and Shriners bodies. He is survived by his widow Lucelia Tarbox Blake two daughters Mrs Russell Estes and Mrs Alex Mac Donald an aunt and several cousins.

John A. Cranshaw Worcester Mass Warner Eustis Newton Ledgewood Hopewell Underhill Ann Donald Bacon Sudbury Howard Con Billa Tarr Josephine Newman Bath Robert Wiley Karen Wallingford Crow Island Alice Cromwell Everett Cromwell Cromwell Ralph Washburn, Jr Auburndale J. G. Stevens Washburn Paris Harbor View Harold Rowe Biddeford Rowe Cottage J. C. Briggs Finnifred Susan Winter Hill Somerville George Philips Medford Edward Lundquest Roslindale Mary Stevens Ida Pinkham Stevens Hartley Harley Candy’s Harbor John P. Eustis Brookline James Sommers Quincy Wales Marsena Butts Nancy Parker Robert Pawle Lowell Carol Chase Wellesley Hills Dawn Parsons Gloucester Walter Thomas Lester Davis Sherri Rowe Vincent Davis North Anson Arthur Davis Goodrich Glenda Howard Weymouth Doak Betty Howard Norman Howard Samuel Breeze Malden Island Leslie Beebe Melrose George Flannery Boston Peter Darcy Minneapolis Sonya Schaff New York Bill Weaver Lansdown Bowdoin College Rockmere Warren Stevens Derby Line Elsworth Pinkham Chester Pinkham Westbrook Walter Schaffeur Rhode Island Isabel Carrie Stevens Poacue Howard Everett Blake Crescent Street Wiscasset Alice Nettie Blake Memorial Hospital Bath Iron Works Corp Blake Solarie F F. & A. M Montgomery St. Bernard Dunlap Commandery Kora Shrine Lewiston Lucelia Tarbox Blake Russell Estes West Bath Alex MacDonald Summer Street Minnie Foster Richmond

Mrs. Alice F. MacDonald Dies in Bath at 77

Mrs. Alice F. MacDonald died Sunday at Memorial hospital born Bath October 5 1878 daughter of Sumner and Sophronia Norton Brown. She was active in Beacon Street church Genesta OES attended Bath High School 50th class reunion last year. Survivors include husband Daniel A. MacDonald a granddaughter Mrs. Carl Fortier Bath a brother Arthur Brown Woolwich and several nieces and nephews. Funeral at Arthur F Mayo & Son Funeral Residence Tuesday at two Rev Alfred H. Ives officiated.

F. Alice MacDonald Memorial Hospital Bath Sumner Sophronia Norton Brown Arthur F. Mayo

Death Notice of Miss Mary L. Morison Pasadena Resident

Miss Mary L. Morison died at 869 North Avenue Pasadena California on June 29 She was born in Bath and lived in Pasadena 24 years Survived by sisters Miss Idella Morison Mrs John Clark and Mrs Philip Blaisdell two nieces and their spouses Services were held at her Pasadena home July 1 conducted by Rev Dr Ernest Main and burial was private

Clarence B. Hill Harriet Beecher Stowe Inn Brunswick J. H. Brown Billa Tarr Richmond Thomas Blaisdell Five Islands Roy M. Newman Warren S. Todd Stoneham Mass R. P. Todd Melrose Highlands Stanley Lewis Barbara Hunt House Dorothy Stuart Walter Schoeffer Muriel East Providence R. I Howard G. Heald Carroll Powers Herbert Lass Campbell Mildred Pitman Portland Maine New Hampshire Red Cross Richard Steeler Sagadahoc Bay Mildred Spock Sarah Allen MacMahan Bar Harbor Harold Goss Augusta Marrtown W. Calvert Mary L. Morison North Avenue Pasadena Calif Bath Idella Morison John Clark Alhambra Philip Blaisdell Albert Gilman Alabambra Clarence Kimball South Passadena Ernest Main

Mrs Mary Shaw Kimball of Brookline Dies After Illness

Mrs Mary Shaw Kimball born 1892 in Greenville died in Brookline Massachusetts after months of illness. She married Kimball who preceded her in death. Active in community service she served on the Old Ladies Home board for years and aided the hospital and Central Bank activities. Surviving daughter Priscilla K Thaxter of land and son Milton Kimball of Augusta with grandchildren and nieces. Funeral services to be held at the home on High Street, followed by burial in the mausoleum.

Mary Shaw Ki Brookline Mass Greenville Kimball Old Ladies Home Man Moral Hospital Central By Pristilla K. Thaxter Land Milton Kimball Augusta High Street

Grace B. Akin Widow Dies After Ill Health

Mrs Grace B Akin wife of E F Akin of Portland died Friday evening at her sister Mrs W F s residence 85 Pearl street after illness Born in Crewe Cheshire July 8 1878 the day of Bimson John and Mary Allison she is survived by two sisters and a brother James A A Esnon of Bath plus several nephews

Grace B. Akin E. F. Akin Portland W. F Pearl Street Crewe Cheshire Bimson John Mary Allison W. F. Ham Ofpe Louis E. Gueven James A. A. Esnon Bath

Death of Mrs Dd Newman in Boston

Miriam D. Newman obituary notes the death of Mrs Dd Newman of 188 Warren Roxbury in Boston on Tuesday. Friends in Bath are asked to mourn her loss.

Bath

Clyde Caton Funeral Services Held Saturday

Funeral services for Clyde Caton were held Saturday at two o'clock from the F. Mayo & Son Funeral Residence 819 street with Rev. Arvid L. Anderson of Corliss Street Baptist officiating. Bearers were he Victor and James Milton Frederick and Otis Pard. Burial was in a family lot at Oak Grove.

Clyde Caton F. Mayo & Son Dence Arvid L. Derson Corliss Street Baptist Victor James Milton Frederick Otis Pard Oak Grove

Howard E Blake Funeral Held At Curtis Franscal

Howard Everett Blake funeral service was held in the Curtis Franscal chapel on Washington Street with Dr Joseph O Purdue pastor of Winter Street Congregational Church officiating. Attendees included Tarbox Putnam Ellin P ell Ralph Dunton and Clark. Burial followed in the family lot at Oak Grove Cemetery.

Howard Everett Curtis Franscal Washington Street Joseph O. Purdue Winter Street Congregational Ughran Tarbox Rest Putnam Edwin H. Pell Ralph Dunton Clark Oak Grove

Funeral services for Mrs Grace B Akin Portland

Funeral services for Mrs Grace Bimson Akin of Portland were held Sunday noon at Curtis Funeral Home with Rev B Gildersleeve officiating. The body was removed to Portland for committal services Monday at 10 at Forest City Cemetery family lot.

Grace Bimson Akin Portland Curtis Funeral Home Aeington Street B. Gildersleeve Forest City Cemetery

Mrs. F Alice MacDonald Rites Held

Funeral services for Mrs. F Alice MacDonald were conducted Tuesday afternoon at the Arthur F Son Funeral Residence led by Rev Astra H Veal with bearers George Sprague P Stodd Oliver George Sprague Jr. Burial followed in the family lot at Oak Grove Cemetery

F. Alice MacDonald Arthur F. & Son Astra H. Veal George Sprague pStodd Oliver George Sprague, Jr Oak Grove

Tularemia Reported in Wildlife of Rabits and Squirrels

A note outlines tularemia as an infectious disease that can spread to humans, with cases occurring in wild rabbits and squirrels as potential reservoirs and sources of transmission.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Cabrichmont Reynolds Waynolds Seta Apt Aeons Ernest Brown Piye Alexi Road Conpevese Ente Street Irons Pleasant Street Cobb Shamrock Tex W. M. Cobb Kenane County Council America Legion Oakland Suly 9 Mildred Fossett Fern Perry Elizabeth Watson Bana Denoncourt Russell Lawrence Erland Hinkley Russell King Carroll Clarkieee Moosehead Daniel Greens Daniel Snes Front St Tel Georgetown P. T. A Florida Marius H. Page North Street Kennebec Greenhouses Howard E. Blake Alice F. M’donald Mes, Mary Kimpabil Fred Grace B, Akin Miriam D. Newman Fred S. Curtis & Co Wenltente Street
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