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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1944

Page

3

Fire destroys long time Erskine farm at Alna

The Albert Erskine farm near Alna was struck by lightning and burned. The Erskine brothers and their sister long occupied the site, with Nathaniel Plummer once living nearby. Neighbors attended the funeral of Mr Lewin at his daughter Mrs Bernard Henderson’s home. Phippsburg reports tarvia repairs on the State road and a Fifth War Loan Drive totaling 9250 against a 6000 quota. Community notes record local visits, family milestones, and shifts in farm and marine property across Bath and surrounding towns.

Albert Erskine Alnapee Alna Erskine Brothers Nathaniel Plummer Erskine Intervale Lewin Bernard Henderson Dromore Horatio Parker Emma Perry Brooklyn N. Y Lermond Saunders York Beach Frank Bates Stoneybrook Clinton Beals Mose Wallace Mr. Beals John Morse Winnegahee Maurice Pushard Ralph Wright H. B. Fernald Alfred Conant Memorial Chapel Alfred Congregational Church Fernald Charles L. Stevens State Patrol Phippsburg Bath Daniel Williams Lendall L. Greene Sebasco Charles B. Williams Winnegance Lyman Barbour Phippsburg Center Earl Lowell Parker Head Clarence E. Wallace Popham Beach Carl H. MelIntire Small Point Stanwood Gilman Ashdale Oscar A. Gilliam Flora Gilliam West Point Edward Brere Revere Mass Olive Parker Everett William ‘Blaisdell Blaisdell Allen Brown Donald Preble Harry Bowie Head Beach Congress Shirt Factory William Hosmer Helen Jones Bernice ‘Hosmer Alice Wilbur Boldt Castle Heart_Island Thousand Islands Bess Dickinson James Hughes William Radar Grace Payne Elmer Rogers Bath Iron Works Christine Cutting Bevan Ceres McCourt Lottie Minott Alice Bertha Wyman

Meadowbrook residents note local ice delivery service

Alfred Mitchell delivers ice to Meadowbrook cottages on West Bath and patrons appreciate the service. Mrs Brice Roberts and her daughter of Brunswick visited Mrs William Grevers. Thomas Tracy of Bath spent a day with his aunts at the Tracy cottage. Mrs William Grevers hosted a luncheon in honor of Mrs Carrie Little.

Alfred Mitchell Meadowbrook West Bath Brice Roberts Brunswick William Grevers Thomas Tracy Bath Tracy Cottage Carrie Little

New superintendent assumes post at state children's home

Lucille Webber, recently named superintendent of the State Military and Naval Children's Home in Bath, says she is still learning details but expects to settle quickly. She took over July 1 after Louise Staples's resignation and comes from Colby College where she was a resident nurse for seven years. The home houses about 27 children, with plans to expand to about 40 when school opens, and staff noted the children lead normal lives with a focus on self-reliance and education.

State Military and Naval Chilren South Street Lucille Webber Webber Louise R. Staples Bath Colby College Army 21St Gtd Boston Winthrop Lake Cobossececontee Mrs. Webber

PTA Picnic At Parker Head Features Prizes And Club Elections

Parker Head residents and guests attended the PTA picnic at the Rollins farm with prizes awarded for jar rock guesses and games. The Boys' club elected officers and planned events while Girl Scouts pursued the Foot Traveler badge. War bond sales boosted PTA Jeep funds to 756.20. upcoming canning clinic and social events noted.

Stanton Dozois Cox's Head Wayne and Ivalow Garvin Holliston Mass Constance Carlisle Bath Laurence Thayer Stephen J. Ashton Nickerson Lorna and Ashton Ella Visco Donald Orr Arthur Higgins Leston Harrington Earl Lowell Samuel Sternberg Albert Gray Bert Nisbet Sally Lowell PTA Parker Head Vestry Raymond Nisbet Francis Gray Bill Lowell Sandra Mank Lloyd Lowell Ashton Nickerson Weiner Rock Miss Robie Arthur Bliggins Yale Divinity School Ruth McGregory George Morong Edward Patz John Libby Old Orchard Herbert Bassett Edwin M. Wyman Brunswick Martha Trainor Boston Parker Head William Temple James Temple Parker Head Cottage Elwood Hathorne Sandra Natalie Ruth Blaisdell Charles Blaisdell Clarence Blaisdell Leroy Perkins Walter Cushing Helen Gagnon Hyde Windlass Beverly Snow Alston Oliver Portland Violet Sanborne Joan Brooksville Portlad Hilton Brownville Frances Marks East Boston Eugene Harrington Nancy Patz Laura Libby Seymour Hunter Bonnie Lorraine Harrington Bernard Carlsson Dix Island Carlsson

Bay Point Vacation Notes at Camp Brokus and Nearby Homes

Bay Point residents and visitors abound with cottage stays and family gatherings. Betty Nostall proudly recalls six good sized pollock from her first fishing trip. Barbara Hanna from Brunswick vacationing with grandparents LeRoy and Mrs. Moore. Several Bath and Brunswick families visit Bay Point and Maple Lodge lodgings. A mix of cousins, in laws, and friends from Dedham to New York enjoy weekends and Sunday calls at local homes.

James Nostall Daghter Betty John Brokus Barbara Hanna Brunswick LeRoy Moore Freeland King King Bath George Gates F. G. Cooke Bureau of Ships Department Washington, D. C Bide-a-wee Walter White Walter, Jr Dickie Lillian White Johnnie White Rockledge Kiessling Cottage Duck" White Dedham Mass Edgar Drake Harold Drake Georgia Harold Debbie Jean Bunny Maple Lodge Mr. Cole Rheinstein New York Mertine Thompson Charlotte Cahill Walter Coombs Blanche Emily Belmont Mags Dave Noyes Mocklar Jath Taylor Thomas Hagan, Jr Richmond Fred P. Taylor Alex Cunningham Georgetown Bay Point

Frank W Kenyon honored guest before naval assignment

Frank W. Kenyon son of Mrs Martha Kenyon of 402 Center street left Bath Tuesday for a Naval training station after enlisting in the U S Navy. A farewell party at the Phoenix hotel featured a steak supper and garlanded table decor. He received a wrist watch from 83 friends, presented by Alphonse Turcotte. Kenyon, a Morse Hugh graduate class of 1939, has been a leading man at Bath Iron Works. He is a member of Sagadahoc Council Knights of Columbus and Bath Aerie of Eagles.

Frank W. Kenyon Martha Kenyon Center Street Frank Kenyon Bath U.S. Navy Phoenix Hotel Bath Iron Works Kenyon Sagadahoc Council Knights of Columbus Bath Aerie of Eagles

Popham Beach hosts crowded holiday crowds and growth talk

Sunday at Popham Beach saw record heat and a south breeze drawing crowds to cottages full for the season. Local residents note the mass arrival by boat from Parker Head and the long tradition of shore outings, while officials consider state owned bath houses to handle postwar growth and protect property owners.

Popham Parker Head Popham Beach Kennebes Andrew Webster Merrymeeting Merrymeetin Fort Popham South Shore Vernon Mattson State Park Departments Connecticut Hammonassett Webster Hartley Milford N. H Walter Oliver Sundey Hartley Harley Georgetown Elizabeth Oliver Willard Oliver Dixie Gayle

Local Notices and Obituaries From Gardiner Area

Veterans, church officials, and townspeople gather for services at Amesbury-Whitsame Home in Gardiner. Committal rites led by Rev Yom G Akelew and the Maine State Guard detail under Capt Vernon Flage. Memorials include Mr. Daniels and local residents, with social notices of visitors, dances, and summer arrivals at West Dresden and nearby halls.

Finneralse Arthur Ray Daniels Amesbury-Whitsame Gardiner Yom G Akelew Christchurch Ameroun le Thon Borsil Ben-jamin Fo Sint Lloyd Cl Calderwood Fred Winkier Co. C., Maine State Guard Vernon Flage Joent Herbert Brown Charles Merrill Cpl Lloyd Chapman Johar F Alwany Ieee Echlearity Donald Gilman Pyt Norman Cater Jennie Reay Ron Poston Wisine Dyer Wire HE Mayers Harristte Sheldon Everett Sumner Oscar Boyles Favcile Charles Dorr Dolores Stupday Smith Pond Alexander Cairns Charren Sunhas Huralow Vie Joseph Touclette

Richmond visitors from Frink family arrive for summer

Mrs Samuel Frink and daughter Barbara Joan of Richmond Mass arrive for a few weeks visit with Mrs Frink’s parents Mr and Mrs Fred A Bowie of Drummond Street They will also visit Mrs Frink’s sister Mrs Nelson Rice of Sagadahoe Ferry They will be joined later by Mr Frink who will pass his vacation here before the family returns home

Samuel Frink Barbara Joan Richmond Mass

Crafts and Kennedys Spend Weekend at Sabine Cottage

Mr and Mrs William J Craft Miss Laura Craft Mr and Mrs Carl Kennedy and Beeman Howard spent the weekend at the Trish cottage Sabine Lake area enjoying the outdoors and relaxed family time.

William J. Craft Laura Craft Carl Kennedy Beeman Howard Trish Cottage Sabine

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Grace Dickinson George Nasi Topsham Nasis James Little Peggy Smith Stanley Hutchins John Sanborn Kenneth Gould Hildegarde Con Beer Ewing Cottage Dr. Beer Germany Beer Mr. Beer Gould Goulds Merchant Marine Jerome Davis Nesia Davis Oberlin Hattie Wilfred Bessie Cotten Talitha Gerlach Constance Staples Thelma King Green Acres James Kaler Samuel Jordan, Jr U.S.N Sampson, N. Y Harry Williams Frances Percival Tracy Samuel Jordan Portsmouth Navy Yard Children’s Home Learning Helen L. Webber Ruth Gallagher Tarbox Street Winona Cameron Damariscotta Parker Alphonse Galarneau Ralph Doughty H. N. Doughty Hotel Phoenix John A. Beals William Schenectady South Portland Peaks Island Beals Harry A Beals General Electric United States Portland High School Bentley School Harry Ring, Jr Park Street Beatrice Avery Donald Avery Meadowway Baker Memorial Hospitassing Mrs. Avery Andrew Marko Central City Barbara Tasker Hert Forest Road Cape Cod Peter A. Isaacson Chicago Maine Charles H. Bauer Bauer South Weymouth Stanley Hyde Ledgewood Edson Dunbrack Waltham Philip Chadbourne Bethel Elizabeth Brackley Carol Haynes Starry Day Marcia Moulton Royal Johnson George Buchanan Troy River Shore Daniel L. Doherty West Newton Buchanan Omar King Frank Jones Jane Jones Beverly Curran Jones Lester Morse Judy Roy Greene Sylvia White Spot Pvt Blanchard Crowley Crowley Guy Crowley Clifton Morong Coast Guard Alonzo Morong Phyllis Mason Guy Mason Roscoe Shaw Webster Harley Milford Page Wyman Elisha Bridges Marion Bridges Gladys Pottet Emily Goding Lawrence Wyman Martin Powers Robert Catherine Powers Bath and Guest Desta Saunders New Brunswick Edwin Powers Thomas Edward Thomas Cummings Betty Cummings Earl Oliver Waltham, Mass Ernest Oliver Mrs Clinton Newdick Imelda Tondrell James Doucette George Park Paul Davis George Farrin Itt Everett Leonard Milan Leonard Earl Morse Charles Frost New London N. H Henry Leonard Haviland Torrey Humpury William Voorhees Eric Bartholemy Bernard Carlson David Leon Marjorie Ellinwood Jerry Lila Anne Anne Gardiner Providence R. FT Herbert Kellaway Newton Center Kennebec Agnes Hennessey Marguerite Hennessey Elizabeth Webber Ins Francis Hill Miss Webber Maine Seacoast Mission Bar Harbor Frances Bridges Massachusetts Uy Crowley Edward Bridgham Lyon Bussey Edward W Bridgham Irving Friedman Friedman Lewiston Somerville France Gifford West Dresden Pownalboro Hall Lemont U.S. Durson Gueset G. Mabelle Brown Nor- Wily Virginia Robbins Alfred Mayers Gardiner Hospital J. Maude Barker Augusta Cedar Grove Abbie Barker Gardiner General Hospital Raymond Bickford Warold Bickford Saipan Chodoe Frei SUEDE Sears, Roebuck and CO Bath, Maine
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