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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1951

Page

3

Richmond Builds First Boat Landing On Frontage Of Ames Mill

The Board of Trade funded a new boat landing in Richmond with costs shared by the town, the board, and a local donor. Maurice Wheeler chairs the project, and Ames Worsted Mill granted frontage for construction with ample free parking. The notice also lists recent local social and personal items from residents and families.

Boston Board of Trade Maurice Wheeler Ames Worsted Richmond Corner Margaret Smith Randolph Erma Raynes Courtney Hinkley Richard M. Danforth South Gardiner Richmond Danforth Leslie F. Roberts Gardiner High School U. S. Army Korea McAllisterchool New York City Metropolitan Funeral Service, Inc New York Maine State Board of Embalming Nealey Funeral Home Old Town Roberts Bacurty Central Maine Power Co Augusta Enterprise Grange Ladies’ Aid Della Grondin Main Street Grange Hall Leslie Dewitt George McMaster John Thrower Maurice Durrell Glen Lamoreau Dean Foss Esther Foss Laura Renolds Bertha Curtis Marcie Baker Ida Lloyd Helen Foss Cecelia Robinson Emerson-Lane Post A. L Kennebec Frederick Lovering Gardiner Elwood Humason Anna Clara Kelley Melvin Presque Isle Eben Baker Leroy Pridham Edward Chase Lawrence Farley Ronald Blanlieu Camp Lawreweld Weld Kelley Raymond Kelley Darrah Street Arthur Gilbert U.S. N Richard E. Witham State Y. M. C A Winthrop Marjorie Kennedy University of Maine Neil Powers Mark Curtis

Dresden Student Receives University of Maine Trustee Scholarship

Roger B. Frey of Dresden earned a trustee's special scholarship from the University of Maine, one of 25 Maine high school graduates selected for strength in academics and leadership. Frey graduated from Gardiner High in June and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frey.

Roger B. Frey University of Maine Maine Roger Gardiner High School Sean John Frey Dresden Hamilton Bailey Seekonk Mass Virginia Bates College Call's Hill Albert Thayer Bowdoin College Bridge Academy Everett Freeman Richmond Gardiner General Hospital Freeman Maxine Chapman Fred Chapman Eleanor County Department of Health and Welfare Division of Dental Health Augusta Mary Prince Portland Dresden P.T.A Miss Dority Leslie Souviney

Funeral services for John M. Sykes held at Richmond Episcopal

Funeral services for John M. Sykes were held Saturday at the Richmond Episcopal church with Rev. Tom G. Akeley officiating. Bearers named were Charles Jewett Ralph Dickinson Elmer Knight Richard Strout John Wallace and Gordon Lemont. Burial followed in the family lot at Richmon Cemetery.

John M. Sykes Richmond Episcopal Church Tom G. Akeley Christ Episcopal Church, Gardiner Charles Jewett Ralph Dickinson Elmer Knight Richard Strout John Wallace Gordon Lemont Akeley Peeyers Richmon Cemetery

Loring D. Small Confirmed Sheriff of Sagadahoc County

Loring D. Small of West Bath was confirmed Wednesday by the Executive Council as sheriff of Sagadahoc county. He will succeed Charles W. Messenger, who died after resigning for illness. Messenger had been accepted by Governor Payne on June 28. Messenger had recommended Small, his chief deputy, as successor.

Loring D. Small West Bath Sagadahoc Charles W. Messenger Payne Messenger Small

Hamblett Returns From Framingham Visit With Donahues

Donald Hamblett son of Mr and Mrs Edward B Hamblett of Pratt street has returned from Framingham Massachusetts where he was a guest of his sister and husband Mr and Mrs J Francis Donahue He accompanied home by his nephews James and John Donahue who will spend a few weeks with their grandparents

Donald Hamblett Edward B. Hamblett Pratt Street Framingham, Mass J. Francis Donahue James John Donahue Germany Francis Bacon Peter L. H. Rowe Addie Moulton Edward Fay Brown Bath John Flynn Georgetown Stanley Lewis George Lee Onset Mass Mark Hanna Herman Barter Marjorie Mailley Nancy Barter Vernon E. Gray Harry Toohill Brooklyn N. Y Barter John Callaway Princeton N. J Ray Grover Rangeley Helen Cannon Boston Carlotta Minard Helen Strickland Norman Howard Howard Patricia Robinson Patricia Norton Estelle Comeau Theodore Loizeaux Plainfield B. P. Savage Walter Kittery William Patton Russell Malden Island Connecticut Richard Potter Anna Worrell Harriet Rockmere Lodge Philadelphia Roger Ayers Augusta Paul A. Thompson Thompson U.S.N Alton Reed James Stevens Stevens Derby Line Cora Pinkham Fred Jantz Cleveland David Rutherford Helen Huskins Mae O'Conners Port Washington Fred White Winthrop Vincent Davis Leominster Lester Davis Deserie Amirault Melvin Comeau Sudbury Richard Start Norman Pierce Judson Reynolds Chester McMahan U.S.A Fort Devens Wilmert Wolfe Napierville Ill D. W. Staffeld Richard Barter U.S.C.G Edgar Osborn Swathmore C. C. Osborn Annapolis Royal N. S John V. Blasi Flora Hanson Starksboro Hiram Pierce George Nichols Harlan Pinkham Ferry Rose Wilkins Livermore Falls William Marr Marlene Pinkham Cleon Pinkham Yarmouth Barbara Pratt Togus Frances Pierce Somerville Reginald Church Donald Hopkins Jeanette Pinkham Hopkins

Morris Levine West Georgetown master craftsman featured

Faunce Pendexter highlights Morris Levine a Brooklyn born master designer who works metal wood and stone and spent summers with family in West Georgetown. The piece notes his 1941 George Bumenthal Award for a monel tea set and his wartime shift to sculpture and teaching wounded veterans through the Red Cross and MoMA arts program.

Lewiston Faunce Pendexter Morris Levine New York West Georgetown Georgetown Mr. Levine Brooklyn N. Y George Bumenthal Art Students League of New York City American Red Cross Museum of Modern Art Levine Robinhood Robinhood Cove Roland Peterson

Five Islands School Board Meets with Rev Staffeld

Five Islands school board members met last week with Rev D W Staffeld to discuss continuing hobby classes, set for Wednesday at 1 30 pm in Library hall under director Mrs Mary Moon. Community notes report Reid State Park jams weekends with about 1000 visitors and potential parking limits.

D. W Library Hall Mary Moon Reid State Park Cleaves Henderson An Easton Philip Mather Brunswick Arthur Marr Malden Mass Staffeld’s Cove Addie Moulton Charles Pond

Bath Residents and Guests Seem To Pack Week

Local social notes list a string of Bath area residents visitors and travelers. Among those mentioned are Estelle Comeau of Bath visiting her son and family at their cottage in the area.

Knights of Columbus install Sagadahoc council officers

District Deputy Arlin Wile of Lisbon Falls and Past Deputy Robert Ouellotte of Brunswick presided over the Sagadahoc county No. 249 installation at Bath K of C hall. New officers include Carlton Perry grand knight Frank Manion Jr deputy grand knight James McDougal chancellor and others with Reginald Cyr as trustee. A past grand knight pin was given to Reginald Cyr. Algernon Eastman to speak on bees. Statue of Fatima to visit Bath August 16. lawn party set for August 23 24 25 at St Marys church grounds. Rev John Bellefontaine offered best wishes for a successful year. Louis Perrault attended as Lisbon Falls guest.

Arlin Wile Lisbon Falls Robert Ouellette Brunswick Maine State Council Knights of Columbus Sagadahoc County Bath K. of C. Hall Carlton Perry Frank Manion, Jr James McDougal Joseph Marquis Arthur Bouvlay Daniel Perry John J. Keegan Christopher Kenney Francis Vaillaincourt Carl Cooper P. G. E. Reginald Cyr Reginald Cyr Henry Biggins Algernon Eastman Statue of Fatima K. of C St. Mary's Church John Bellefonta

Obituary of Frank S. Carter 78 of Livermore Falls

Frank Stinson Carter 78 died at his home in Livermore Falls Saturday after a period of ill health. Born October 31 1872 in Woolwich son of David F and May McKown Carter. He worked as an engineer for Maine Water Co in Calais and Bath until 1916 then for International Paper Co in Livermore Falls until retirement in 1948. Survived by wife Loretta Carter daughter Julia Gilbert son Edward Carter brother Henric B Carter sister Mrs Cyrus H Gilmore and two grandchildren.

Frank Stinson Carter Livermore Falls Woolwich David F May (McKown) Carter Carter Maine Water Co Calais Bath International Paper Co Congregational Church of

Coombs Couple Return From Boston Visit

Mr and Mrs Lloyd Coombs of Middle Street have returned from a two days visit in Boston and suburbs.

Lloyd Coombs Middle Street Boston Suburbs

John Wishart Dies Suddenly at Memorial Hospital

John Wishart a longtime Bath Iron Works draughtsman died suddenly at Memorial hospital after noon Tuesday. Born October 14 1867 in Dumbarton Scotland he held naval architecture posts in Glasgow Beardmore Shipyard and Clyde yards before joining Fore River and Bath Iron Works. Funeral Friday at Curtis funeral home with Solar Lodge No 14 Masonic rites and burial in Oak Grove.

John Wishart Bath Iron Works Memorial Hospital John Harkins Corliss Street Dumbarton Scotland Robert Wishart Margaret Hamilton Dumbarton Burgh Academy Biles Glasgow University Beardmore’s Dalmuir Clyde Fore River Quincy Mass Thomas Artis Cox & Stevens New York Helen Wishart Oliver Street Central Church Wishart Solar Lodge No. 14 Montgomery & St. Bernard Mt. Vernon Brunswick Dunlap Knights Templar Maine Portland de Bouillon Red Cross Constantine Gardiner Lewiston Genesta Maynard Brown Percy Low Bath Donald F. Wishart Braintree London Eng Shelburne Falls Archibald Macd. Wishart William Wishart Helensburgh Wollaston Curtis Funeral Home David L. Wilson Oak Grove

Funeral for Jane Dunton Begin Held at St. Mary’s Church

Funeral services for Jane Dunton Begin widow of Joseph Begin were held Wednesday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Rev Fr John Bel Fontaine officiating. Bearers were John P. Callan James P. Callan Robert C. Callan and Warren C. Rogers. Burial followed in Oak Grove family lot.

Jane Dunton Begin Joseph Begin St. Mary's Catholic Church John Belfontaine John P. Callan James P. Callan Robert C. Callan Warren C. Rogers Oak Grove

Flaherty Couples Return From Bath and Norway Visit

Mr. and Mrs. Peter P. Flaherty of Worcester Mass return home after visiting Bath with Mrs. Andrew J. Flaherty and family and traveling in Norway as guests of Mrs. Flaherty's sister and her husband Attorney and Mrs. William W. Gallagher.

Peter P. Flaherty Worcester Mass Bath Andrew J. Flaherty Norway Flaherty William W. Gallagher

Mrs Jane Dunton 77 Dies At Home In Bath Woolwich

Mrs Jane Dunton, 77, died at 731 Hatane Street Monday morning after a life spent mainly in Bath and Woolwich. Born June 5, 1874 in Prince Edward Island, she was daughter of John and Esther Clements and widow of Joseph Begin. She helped run Ye Old Bunny restaurant at Woolwich end of Carlton Bridge for about 20 years and is survived by three nephews, James, Robert and John Callan, all of this city, and by her niece Francesca and brother-in-law John P. Callan. She was educated in Bath and attended St Marys Roman Catholic Church.

Jane Dunton Hatane Street Bath Woolwich Neice Francesca John P. Callan Middle Street Prince Edward Island John Esther Foran Clements St. Mary’s Joseph Begin Carlton Bridge James P. Callan Robert C. Callan John T. Callan

Charles D Messenger Rites Held for Sagadahoc Deputy

Funeral services for Charles D Small longtime Sagadahoc county deputy sheriff were conducted Thursday at 2 p.m. from Curtis funeral home with Rev Richard J Schaper officiating. Attendees included friends from Richmond and county officials such as Sheriff Loring D Small and deputies Edward Belanger Nathaniel Gilpatrick Ralph Wright and local police Chief Frank Moriarty and Patrolman Byron Clark. Burial was in the Richmond cemetery family lot.

Charles D. Small Sagadahoc County Curtis Funeral Home Richard J. Schaper Winter Street Congregational Church Richmond Messenger Loring D. Small Edward Belanger Nathaniel Gilpatrick Ralph Wright Frank Moriarty Byron Clark Richmond Cemetery

Obituary Notice of Cora Carlton Preble

Cora Carlton Preble widow of George Preble died at her Merrimac home Sunday morning. Born in Woolwich she was daughter of Edward and Elizabeth Carlton and attended local schools. She lived at Day's Ferry after marriage and is survived by daughter Eleanor of Merrimac son Harold Preble of Portsmouth and several grandchildren.

Cora Carlton Preble George Preble Church Street Merrimac Mass Woolwich Edward Elizabeth Carlton Mr. Preble Day’s Ferry Carle Longfellow Eleanor Harold Preble Portsmouth N. H

Annie Gibb 80, Scottish-born widow dies in Quincy

Annie Gibb of Old Brunswick road, widow of Andrew Gibb, dies at Mace Convalescent Home after illness. Born May 2, 1871 in Scotland to James and Jeanette Johnstone, she leaves daughter Mrs. Wallace L. Gower and grandson L. Gibb Gower. Funeral Tuesday at Quincy Point Congregational Church with burial in Mt. Wollaston.

Annie Gibb Andrew Gibb Mace Lower Washington Street Scotland James Jeanette (Patton) Johnstone Gibb Wallace L. Gower Old Brunswick Road L. Gibb Gower Quincy Point Congregational Church Quincy Mass Mt. Wollaston Cemetery

Carter Rites Held for F. S. Carter of Livermore Falls

Funeral services for Frank S. Carter of Livermore Falls were held Monday afternoon at two at the Nequasset Congregational church in Woolwich with Rev. Sheldon Christian of Brunswick officiating. Bearers were Carlton Day Reed, Winship A. Reed, Ossian Dodge, Stanley Shaw, Cyrus Gilmore and Frederick Gilmore. Burial followed in Riverside cemetery.

Frank S. Carter Livermore Falls Nequasset

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