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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1948

Page

7

Richmond Post Office Visit Details and Local Social Notes

Bar bar Priecilie Coton visits Richmond post office after a week in Henniker New Hampshire. Rich ard remains at college in Henni Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Higgins host visitors Judy Linda Mer and Rebecca Lee of Columbia Falls. Bert and Ruth Chew of New York, former Richmond residents, visit Pleasant View farm. Navy veteran ub rt works at Veterans' hospital after a week with Williams family. Mrs Sterling Williams and family visit from St Manwarring Lisbon Center and Isabel Pauling of Richmond. Solon Purinton heads to Waterville with brother Harry Brown. Frank Beedle and family spend time in Salem and at the home of Mrs 76 South Front street. Numerous local residents visit, hostesses assist, and trips through Northern Maine noted.

Matey Priecilie Coton Richmond Henniker N. H Richard Henni Gordon Higgins Sens Judy Linda Mer Rebecca Lee Columbia Falls Jack Bert Lewis Gestbert Ruth Chew New York

Stuart Allen Funeral Notices Read in Welch

Funeral services for Stuart Allen were held July 2 in Welch. He lived at 1am and was survived by Rena of Welch, three grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Stuart Welch Rich Rena Mees

Complimentary party planned at Bath Country Club

A complimentary party will be held at the Bath Country Club on June 23 to provide Bath and area residents an opportunity to meet city council officials and their wives. Council Chair Merritt will oversee the event with the committee arranging the program.

Bath Country Club Bath Merritt Ee

Saturday Night Dramas and Town Visitors Inland Maine

The column records a busy weekend with multiple social visits from out of town guests. Residents such as Miss Caroline Burnham of Malden and Mrs. J. F. Higgins share travels to Pemaquid and Bath while locals like Mrs. Thora Berggreen suffer a sun stroke and recover at a family home. Fred Kruger visits Robinhood and MacMahan, and families from Framingham, Stoneham, and Victor extend summer stays.

Faith God Warren Todd Sagadahoc Bay Ing Farm Jack Tiplady Frankee Barrington R. I Caroline Burnham Malden Mass J. C. Bearse Earle Hagan Seereeee Russell Pinkham Bath Dorothy W. Oliver J. F. Higgins Pemaquid Paul A. Thompson Toatey Mae Hagan Everett Elmer Palmer Roland Peterson Uacey Fullerton A. Tarbox

Wing-Garland Wedding Sunday at Bride's Home

The Wing-Garland wedding Sunday at the bride's home featured a reception with red roses and blue delphiniums. The bride wore a summer gray gabardine suit, and more than 50 relatives attended. the groom received a gold pin for World War II service in the Pacific. The couple will reside in Bath after a wedding trip. Out of town guests from Farmington, Oakland, Brunswick, Eliot, Newport, Bradley, Wiscasset, North Bath and other towns attended.

Wing Gestald Annie Srggeee Bailey Frank Hardy Farmnee Everett Wing Oakland Arthur Wing Brunswick Annie Sullivan South Berwick George Haines Dale, Paul and Ardith Eliot John Hurlburt Etta Hurlburt Newport Edward Violette Bradley Earl and Clyde Bailey Wiscasset Earl E. W Jee Marilyn Jean Calvin Wing North Bath Pgreecant Graydon Smith Bath

Local Social Notes Include Visits Across Towns

Mr and Mrs Ralph Davis and Mr and Mrs John Flynn were guests at Nat Hasen fus in Seguinla. David Calhoun and daughter hosted by Mrs Philo Calhoun at Little River send regards to Bridgeton Conn. Lexington residents Mrs John K Rose and family arrive at Sagadahoc cottage. Bar Harbor weekend for Mrs Harold Tovich Mr and Mrs George Packard. Mrs Dorothy Farrow returns from Boston trip. Rev and Mrs Beyea vacationing at Five. Recent Bearse Nook visitors include Kenneth Curtis Barre Vt William Peels Effingham N H Mrs Ruby Pugsley Malden MA Mr and Mrs Will Clapp Saugus MA plus Mrs Carrie Fuller and Bath residents enjoyed with Mrs Bearse. Carl Hatch Bowdoinham and relatives of Bowdoinham were Sunday guests at the Lot of Mr and Mrs

Ralph Davis John Flynn Nat Hasenfus Seguinla David Calhoun Philo Calhoun Little River Rebeg Bridgeton Conn N Day John K. Rose Lexington Emna Sagadahock Harold Tovich George Packard Gertrude Hunt Bar Harbor Dorothy Farrow Boston Beyea J. C. Bearse Eer Nook Kenneth Curtis Barre William Peels Effingham N. H

Village notes and local events in Bath area report

A Bath community page lists boat activity with Patricia the hospital classed craft, Viking trips to Boothbay Harbor and Bath, VBS attendance of 56, and church services with Mr Henderson from Mt Vernon. Personal items include visits among Bath and Boston residents, Cottage stays, and various relatives visiting or traveling, plus a Friday fire alarm at Sagadahoc Bay. Continued Friday program at Howard Hall with a community sing and dish supper is noted.

Charles Gomes West Point Palmer Hampton Patricia Marr Victor Pinkham Viking Boothbay Harbor Bath Henderson Mt. Vernon Miss Files Harriman Sagadahoc Bay Howard Hall George Middleton Rudolph Pinkham Harry Middleton Boston Pinkham Albion Carr Mattie B. MacMahan Edgecomb Isabel Carrie Stevens C. H. Sanford John Ellis Richard Sanford Port Washington N. Y O'Conner George Ince Jennifer Alfred D. W. Staffeld William Wolfe Reuther Quincy Mass Branwell Harford Herbert Canaway Medford

Obituary for Howard longtime resident of West Rockport

Howard born May 28 1871 in Camden son of Henry E and Elsie Ames Howard. He lived at 694 Church with his wife Lydia J Howard who survives with several cousins. Funeral Friday at Curtis Funeral Home officiated by Rev Dr David L Wilson with burial at West Rockport cemetery.

Mr. Howard Camden Henry E Elsie (Ames) Howard S. A. Johnson Bath Ce Ee Church Lydia J. Howard Curtis Funeral Home Washington Street David L. Wilson Central Church West Rockport Cemetery

Frank McLellan Dies at 81 in Newport After Bath Years

Frank McLellan of Bath died in Newport Rhode Island after a life in sailmaking with Frank Heald on Commercial Street and later a paint shop. Born in Boothbay he married Emma Norton of Bath and leaves two daughters and a nephew Albert McLellan of Trevet.

Bath Frank McLellan Newport R. I Boothbay Frank Heald Commercial Street Mr. Heald McLellan

Slocum Family Rites Near Bath for Military Relative

Burial plans are announced for Lieut Slocum who died on a mission returning from England. He left Beaconsfield, had ties to Bath through his aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Frank Freeman on Beacon Street and had brothers Calvin G Slocum and another brother in Rockland Massachusetts. Burial will be in Oak Grove family lot.

Ars Vis Slocum England Frank Freeman Beacon Street Bath Rockland Mass Calvin G. Slocum Texas Freeman Oak Grove

Funeral services for Mrs Rose E Parris

Funeral services for Mrs Rose E Parris were held at the Arthur F Mayo & Son Funeral Residence at 819 High Street on Tuesday afternoon at 3 30. Rev Alfred H Ives and Rev Joseph O Purdue officiated. Bearers included Leonard Bonney Kendall Lord Keith Parris Daniel Lord Jr Edwin Powers and Robert Powers. Burial followed at the family plot.

Rose E. Parris Arthur F

Melvin A Bailey Dies From Fall At Center Street Pole

Melvin A Bailey 40 of Western Avenue died Saturday morning at Bath Memorial Hospital from injuries when a light pole on Center Street collapsed and threw him to the pavement. He was an Odd Fellow. Funeral services were Tuesday at two from Arthur F Mayo & Son Funeral Home, 819 High Street. Burial followed in Point Cemetery in Wiscasset.

Melvin A. Bailey Western Avenue Bath Memorial Hospital Center Street Grange Arthur F. Mayo & Son Erealba Tee High Street Burioe Bineh Polat Oint Wiscasset

Mrs. Martha Robinson Funeral Service Held

Funeral services for Mrs. Martha Robinson were held Thursday at Street Methodist Church. Burial followed in the family lot at Oak Grove Cemetery.

Martha Robinson Street Methodist Church Oak Grove

Bailey Funeral Held for Melvin A Bailey in Woolwich

Funeral services for Melvin A Bailey were conducted at 2 p.m. at Arthur F Mayo & Son Funeral Residence in Woolwich with Rev. H F Danielson officiating. Bearers were Lawrence Lowell Leo Chaput Walter McNaughton Ernest Purdy Herbert Cook and Francis Oliver. Burial followed at Woodlawn Cemetery Wiscasset.

Melvin A. Bailey Arthur F. Mayo

Wilbur 8 Hall Jr. Funeral Held in Topsham

The funeral for Wilbur 8 Hall Jr. of Topsham was held in the afternoon at 1 30 at the funeral home. The brief notice names the deceased and the location.

Wilbur, Jr Topsham Manatee

Widow Dies at 89. Parrlé Family Member Passes

The widow of aawia B. Parrlé dies at age 89. She belonged to the En’s Society of Christian and Hyde Auxiliary No. 11, Sons of Union Veterans, and was linked to several local groups. Survived by two daughters Mrs. Lucy Bennett and Mrs. LeRoy Lord, a son Alb' ae of Portland, ten grandchildren, and seventeen children with five great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements listed through Arthur F. Mayo & Co.

En's Society of Christian Die Riekoh Lodee V. Hyde Sons of Union Veterans of the Last Lucy Bennett Field LeRoy Lord Fom City Alb Portland Arthur F. Mayo &Ie

Boiling Tips: Prevent Egg Shell Cracks

Instructions suggest wetting shells before boiling and using cold water to stop cracking. The advice promotes dipping eggs in cold water after immersion to help prevent shell damage.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Maxwell Marri‘ner Sa‘lem Laura Stilphen Dence South Front Street Miss Sidelinger J. Norris Sidelinger J. Nor, Jr Nathaniel Gi William Babb Wesley Webber Chipman, Plouff Barbara Douglass Arthur ‘Ossett Maine Stuart Allen Bride Eleanor M. Garof C. Burton Wing Carl Hatch Bowdoinham Washington D. Ceedine Gas Fon Ae Ganar Jacob Bacon Peter Sudbury Donald Bacon Pleasant Villa Edward Davis Philip Campbell Ea A. Lebelle Lillian Southbridge Smith South Melvin Comeau Sun Dora Lynn Howard Maanent Stee Aae Frank M’lellan Newport, R. L Mneral B. Slocum USAAF Rose Parris Marius H. Page North Street Kennebec Greenhous Mrs. Robinson M. A. Bailey Funeral Andrew Dray Wilbur Hall Aawia B. Parrlé
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