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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1943
Page
6
As ice deliveries falter and electric fridges lag behind wartime demand, opponents urge the government to release stored refrigerators for households lacking cooling. Dealers cite a 730,000 unit stockpile with only 110,000 freed, urging targeted sales to avoid waste while labor shortages hinder ice delivery and keep perishables from spoiling.
In Richmond Maine, loyal supporters keep Merrill E Joss in their thoughts two years after the State v Joss verdict. locals visit Thomaston, send books and daily gifts, and maintain a robust book fund to sustain his reading, while many still believe in his eventual exoneration. The piece notes widespread local sympathy and ongoing practical aid from residents and notable figures.
Georgetown hosts many seasonal guests with brief notes on arrivals and departures at Kennebec Point and Robinhood. Families from Rumford Framingham Yonkers and Bridgeport join local residents, with hay harvests, theatre trips, and church choir participation shaping the social scene.
Mrs Martha Patten Parker, Greene resident, marked her 100th birthday Monday at the home of Mrs Bertha Burt where she has lived seven years. The quiet celebration drew friends, cards, congratulations and gifts despite frailty. A longtime friend, Mrs Lucertia Fogg, who also turns 100 on October 15, visited. The two women live about four miles apart.
Edward Footer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Footer of upper High street, has taken a vacation job at Carl's drug store. He will assist in the shop during the holiday period.
Thomas Sumner Hayes son of Mr and Mrs John P Hayes of 6 Washburn street resigns as secretary to Governor Rexford G Tugwell in Porto Rico after a year and ten days. He becomes chief librarian of the University of Porto Rico library succeeding Dubois Mitchell. Hayes previously taught in high schools in Ponce Don Juan Humacao Arecibo and Cayey and studied at Morse High School and Georgetown University. He married Juana Janner of Humacao and has four children.
Bernard W Pratt Jr USN spent weekend leave with his Cobb road parents. Mr and Mrs William J Craft of Washington street visiting relatives in Boston. Mrs Alden Anderson and her young daughter visited Marblehead Mass with Mrs Anderson's parents. Mrs Warren Stilphen of 456 Middle street ill at home. Kerwin Butcher vacationing from Bath Tron Works. Capt and Mrs Leonard Oliver of 1301 Washington street with son and wife plan two weeks at Sabine cottage. Miss Louise Briggs Navy school Bowdoin College weekend with mother on Center street and Bay Point friends. Miss Addie Palmer Hyde Windlass Co vacationing with mother at Hampden Beach. Mr and Mrs John Black of Nashua NH and Mrs Black's brother visit Bath area cottage at Southport for two weeks. Mrs Walter Wilhelm and daughter Pamela of Danville Ill back home after two weeks visiting Cahill family.
Bath and Five Islands residents share weekend visits and vacations at local cottages. Families from Bath, West Somerville and Cambridge drop by Seguinland and Malden Island homes. Visitors include the Rowe, Pinkham, Moulton, and Hasenfus families, with multiple engagements and a library meeting noted.
Lieut Merle D Niles US Army has returned to his post after a 15 days leave spent with his wife Mrs Niles and their daughter Beverly at their home 21 Meadow Way.
Ray Sinner 36, electrician's mate first class USN, drowned Sunday evening when his canoe capsized on the New Meadows River between the railroad bridge and highway fill. His body was recovered around 11 pm by Sgt. Alexander using grappling irons. Miss Mildred Lunt of West Bath was on shore. she said Sinner tried to shift position, the craft upset, and he sank after several attempts to right it. Death ruled accidental drowning by Cumberland County Medical Examiner Harvey Howard.
A Richmond event reports Enterprise range meeting Tuesday evening where many candidates received both first and second degrees. Mrs Lorena Reed Protheroe earned a 3000 hour service ribbon from the Federal Government and State Civilian Defense officials for long Civilian Defense watch duty.
The Rich mond Progressive Grange met Friday evening with a program by Mrs Otis C Gray and Mrs Myron Douglas. Activities included quilt sale notice, group singing, readings, a cracker stunt, tableaux titled Summer time, and closing thoughts. Next meeting set for August 6.
Miss Grace Crowley daughter of Mr and Mrs William Crowley spends a few days in Boston with her father employed at Charlestown Navy Yard. She studies at Stanleigh Junior College Rye NH. Mr and Mrs Fred Sterling and son Peter of 995 Middle Street left Tuesday for Peaks Island for a week’s outing as guests of Sterling’s parents.
Col Percy E Barbour US A mining and metallurgical engineer died May 5 in Lima Peru and was buried July 6 with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery Virginia He was born August 1 1875 in Portland a Bath High School graduate and attended Bowdoin and Worcester Polytechnic Institute He served on the Mexican border and held command and staff roles in the Army and National Guard later becoming senior technical analyst for the State Department He authored many metal industry articles and founded Mining and Metallurgy He is survived by his wife Viola Grace Barbour and sister Alice Colman
Fred W Harrington a native of Bath died Thursday night at his daughter Mrs Walter A Jensen’s home in Needham Massachusetts after years of ill health He had lived with his daughter in recent years He was born in Bath son of Charles B Harrington and Margaret M He worked at Bath Iron Works and Eastern Steamship Co He was a 32nd degree Mason and member of Selar Lodge and Lincoln Lodge Odd Fellows He is survived by daughter Mrs Oscar Wright of North Bath a grandson Chester Wright US Merchant Marine and sister Mrs Currie Harrington Sampson Funeral held Saturday in Boston with cremation follows
The remains will be brought to Bath for burial in the family lot at Oak Grove cemetery.
Mrs Maggie Louise Plummer 82 died Thursday morning at her son Maurice Plummer’s Dana Avenue Auburn after a brief illness. Born October 29 1860 in South Freeport daughter of William H Townsend and Adeline Coombs Townsend she lived in Freeport Bath and moved to Auburn in 1916. She married Mellen C Plummer who died in 1941. Surviving four sons Maurice T Plummer Rev M Gerry Plummer H Raymond and Horace M all of Auburn a daughter Mrs Frank M Libby of Auburn eight grandchildren and one great grandchild. She was active in current events enjoyed flowers and fancy work and belonged to the Congregational church at South Freeport.
Mr and Mrs A G Blaquiere of Norway report the death of their nephew Corp Edward Smart killed in action in the Pacific. He was born June 10 1920 in Norway, son of Willard Smart of Bath. He entered service two years ago with Company C 103rd National Guard and was recently transferred to another company.
Frem were services for William Stinson of Woolwich held Thursday afternoon at two o'clock from Mayo Funeral Home 319 High Street Rev Frederick Moffatt officiated Bearers included Mayor Walter Rogers William Haggett Herman Barter and Merton Wright Burial was in Riverside Cemetery Day's Ferry Woolwich
Private services were held for Daniel Doyle at St Cyril and Method church in Lisbon Falls on Thursday at 10 o clock with Rev Fr John Bichrest officiating. Burial followed in Oak Grove Cemetery. bearers were Eugene Thebeau, Arthur Culby, Daniel Casey, and James Lyons.
Funeral services were conducted from Mayo Funeral Home at 19 High Street on Friday afternoon at two with Rev Chester Oliver of Wesley Church officiating. Burial followed in the family plot at Oak Grove Cemetery.
Mrs Val Ringer from Waldoboro visits Miss Emma Hooper on Green Street. Douglas Skillin returns from Portland after time with Mrs Fred King and Mrs James Temple in Brunswick. Mrs Chiffon Morang hosts guest at her cottage near Popham Beach with Mrs Harold Thayer. Mr and Mrs Rosario Tardif and son George return from Rockland where they stayed with Mr and Mrs Eusteche Martin. Elwood Toothaker and son Thomas occupy a Five Islands cottage for July and August. Donald Sherman of Gardiner works at Bath Iron Works after graduating Gardiner High School. Milton Pinkham, also at Bath Iron Works, resumes work after vacation in Boston area. Attorney Edward W Bridgham and family open their Popham Beach cottage for the season. Mr and Mrs Bridgham and son Edward W Jr. visit, while Hans H Sievers and wife return from Boothbay Harbor trip. Mr Sievers works at Bath Iron Works.
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