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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1936

Page

6

Richmond News Briefs and Local Visits

Richmond notes feature town landings replacement by a floodwashed structure, Memorial and graduation events, funeral services for John H Parker and Melissa A Little, plus numerous visits from regional residents and club meetings across churches and lodges. Local residents include mayors, veterans groups, extended family spreads, and seasonal workers at Swan Island and Poland Spring.

Morse High Tennis Men Eliminated in Deering Tourney

Morse High’s tennis team lost to Deering High in the four corner tournament at Deering, but beat Westbrook in consolation. Gaudet defeated Pye 6-0 6-3, Hawley beat Stevens 7-5 6-2, and Deering won the team title with victories over Morse and Stephens of Rumford.

Deering Morse High Deering High Westbrook Morse Stephens High Rumford Bath Boys Wilfred Gaudet Pye Gaudet Stevens Hawley Tholts Rogers (M

Colonial Club to Sponsor Boy Scouts and Summer Events

The Colonial club voted to continue sponsoring the Boy Scout troop and tentatively set the golf tournament date for June 28. Dr Francis Winhenbach announced plans for the annual dinner to open New Meadows Inn on June 15. Francis E McLaughlin active membership. Meeting to be omitted in July.

Colonial Club Boy Scouts Francis Win Henbach New Meadows Inn Francis E. McLaughlin

Georgetown Community Notes and Obituary of Bertha Scott

Several residents are seen at repairs on Indian Point road for Sewall Webster and visitors span Bath, Melrose, Kingston and Portland. Bertha W. Scott dies at 65 in Georgetown after a long illness. funeral at First Baptist Church with Rev. Schoepfer officiating and burial in Oak Cemetery.

Jimmie Le Back In His Old Home Town Restored To Health

James W. Temple returned to Bath Maine on Thursday evening after an absence since 1934 spent at Warm Springs Georgia for infantile paralysis treatment He plans to resume studies at the University of Maine in the fall and was aided by Governor Brann and President Roosevelt in his therapeutic stay Guests included former roommates and local Rotary support Supported by Miss Elizabeth Skelton Foundation staff Temple is noted as valedictorian at Morse High School 1932 and on the University dean’s list.

James W. Temple William B. Temple Hinckley Street Warm Springs Foundation Warm Springs University of Maine Mr. Temple Georgia Bath Elizabeth Skelton Foundation Newton Highlands Mass Temple Maine Oscar Thornton N. J William Murphy Russell Street Young Temple Morse High School University Eastern Maine General Hospital Bangor Bath Rotary Club N. Gratz Jackson Louis J. Brann Franklin D. Roosevelt Roosevelt

Strout Family Safe After Coast Guard Search Misstep

Coast Guardsmen at Kennebec River station searched for Arthur Strout and his two sons Louis and Winfield from Bailey's Island to Bath after they left Bailey's Island Sunday in a 21 foot Hampton dory. They reappeared by phone, to say they were safe in Bath, having mistaken the Kennebec mouth for a further eastward journey. They were towed in when fuel ran out, then reunited with Mrs Strout and Willis at Popham.

Kennebec River Popham Beach Arthur Strout Lewiston Louis Winfield Hampton Bath Strout Sagadahoc Kennebec Bootinbay Harbor Townsend Gut Sasanoa River Mr. Strout Fred Richmond Oak Street

Obituary: Fred G. Havlin of Winter Hill

Word has been received of the death of Fred G. Havlin of Winter Hill Somerville Massachusetts husband of Nellie Plummer of Bath. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the home of their son Arthur Havlin of Weston Massachusetts. Mr Havlin is also survived by a daughter Marion.

Fred G. Havlin Winter Hill Somerville Mass Nellie Plummer Bath Arthur Havlin Weston Havlin Marion

Prayers Held for Infant Beverly Lamb at Oak Grove

Rev. C. R. Sims led prayers at Oak Grove cemetery Saturday afternoon for Beverly Ann Lamb infant daughter of Cyril and Louise Frye Lamb who died suddenly Friday evening at their home 1207 High Street.

Oak Grove Cemetery C. R. Sims Beverly Ann Lamb Cyril and Louise Frye Lamb High Street

Funeral Services for Herbert E. Grindle Held at Home

The funeral was Tuesday at two oclock for Herbert E. Grindle at his home, 47 Union Street, with Rev. Charles M. Tubbs of Grace Church officiating. Bearers were Russell Kenney Edward J. Lee Joseph I. Madden and Walter L. Whitney. Burial followed in Oak Grove. A wedding occurred Wednesday evening at Bangor Theological Seminary chapel as Miss Thelma L. Smith of Bangor wed Rev. Roland Co Marriott, a Seminary graduate, in a ceremony conducted by Rev. Dr. John M Arters of Grace Methodist Church and Rev. Dr. Harry Trust, in front of about 200 relatives and friends.

Jane Teaphel Pleheant Charles Randall Bowdeinham A. E. Small Front Street Gilbert Edgett Eeedence Cranston Townsend Club Eugene Graduation Alfred Houdlette Mae Reed North Pleasant Street Houdlette P. Cardenelli Amos Turner Hallowell Thompson North Front Street John H. Parker Herbert Stevens Pearl Stevens Topsham Jennie Foss South Lewiston Clinton Parker Farmington Walter Rose Green Robert Croswell Lothrop Howard Lincoln Walter House Cora Harvey Leeds Otro Parker Carrol Bryant Edith Dorothy Benjamin Livermore Falls E. A Bickford Auburn Audrey Holman Portland Ida Hosmer Amy Bradley A. V C. W Howard Farwell, Jr Frances Preble Barbara Ann Dallas Texas Kimball Street Mary B. Price Gardiner Irving Shedd Prank Cook Burlington A. E Purinton Angie Purinton Bowdoin E. O. Tarr L. A. Rideout Mapleton Mellisa A. Little Harry Powers C. L. Eldridge Donald Grant George Thompson Edward Baker Fred Thomas Whitefield Mellisa A. Lattice B. W. Trask Charlies Howe Rumford Albion Little Alice Smith Annie Coulombe Randolph Pred Peasiee Ideal Home Corner Club Viola Douglass John Witham Herbert E. Grindle Union Street Charles M. Tubbs Grace Church Russell Kenney Edward J. Lee Joseph I. Madden Walter L. Whitney Oak Grove Bangor Theological Seminary Thelma L. Smith Bangor Roland Co. Marriott John M. ‘Arters Grace Methodist ‘Church Harry Trust

Five Islands Firefighters Seek Funds for New Truck

Five Islands Fire Fighters thank donors and seek funds to buy a new truck before summer. Until then they will haul equipment in a member’s truck and plan to refurbish a used truck at about one thousand dollars. The pumper is arriving this week and alarm signals are being prepared.

Five Island L. H. Rowe Liniken Five Islands Wharf Herman Barter Richard Nancy Bath Malden Island Leslie Beebe F. M. Butts Hughes Malden Quincy W. Wales Edith Russell Pattern New Jersey Philip Cranshaw W. McFee Richard Walker A. W. Walker Walter Thomas Frank Biggins Arlington Mass Florida Sedgemere B. F. Perry Elliott Lum Five Islands Five Islands Harbor Victor Pinkham Boothbay George Yeo Winchester Bob Fred Frank Blake Donald Clarence MacMahan Kittery Delbert Roberta Earl MacMahan Casco Bay Pollyanna Everett Higgins Ralph Rasmussen Pauline M. W. Farr O. A. Hanson Ruth S. C. Carlstrom Boston Arthur Hunt Sedgemere Road Branwell Harford Dominic Magno Evelyn Arletta Harford James Baker Hinkley Harmon’s Harbor Theo McNeil Hazel Cunningham Norton Cottage Helen Rowe Yarmouth Academy George O'Donnell George Janet Proctor Hagan Cottage Harry Miller Melrose Joseph Folsom Augusta Leslie Ainsley Virginia Cambridge Alton Reed Woolwich Ellsworth Pinkham Perry Thompson J. Horace McClure Thomas Huston Little Sheepscot Carlton Hinkley Quincy Francis Boucher Erwin Errold Roy Joseph Stevens Marion Danville N. H Harry Greenlaw Stoneham Herbert Moore Newton Alex Cunningham Charles Burgess

Obituary Notice for Mrs Bertha W Scott of Georgetown

Mrs Bertha W Scott of Georgetown died suddenly Thursday afternoon in Georgetown where she spent the summer months after leasing her home at 16 Andrews Road. She was active in Cosmopolitan club and led the Singing club for nearly three years. She is survived by two sisters and many nieces and nephews. Also noted is Mr Morris Moulton born in Scarboro who lived in Bath for 30 years and later worked at Bath Iron Works.

Indian Point Sewall Webster William A. Todd Howard M. Trafton Bedford Street Bath Dorothy W. Oliver Kingston Mass Joseph F. Higgins Alex Cunningham Portland Roscoe P. Todd Merose Highlands Warren Tufts College Gene MaHoney Melrose Polly Cremer Stoneham Phil Dewey Boston G. Hartley Boone Carl Appleby Rochester N. H Joseph Bearse Bertha W. Scott Stearns W. Scott Andrews Road Mrs. Scott Georgetown John and Arletta (Campbell) Warner Nettie Gray Southport Fred Taylor Auburn Bay Point Waldo Brown Wellesley Hills Anne L. Read Medford Kennebec Point Justin Dickens Earl Roy M. Newman Boothbay Harbor George F. Oliver Jennie Todd Arthur Todd Lisbon Belle M. Heald Golding Sonsfeldspar Evangeline Marr Connor Massachusetts Marrtown Rudolph Trafton Faulkner R. N Cosmopolitan Club Singing Club West Nancy E. Russell Augusta E. Rowe Winfield S. Rowe Waltham Lena D. Donnell Nellie D. Thompson Frank Hollis Ethel Beane Haines Landing Bertha Russell Walter Russell Benjamin H

Emma A. Pierce, Bath Widow, Dies at 76

Emma A. Pierce 76 the Bath widow of Daniel E. Pierce died Thursday morning at Memorial hospital after being stricken at her Washington street home the previous night. She was born in Bath daughter of Read and survived by daughter Mrs. Robert B. Hatch and son Stanley W. Pierce of Richmond VA along with five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Her long life in Bath included graduation from Bath High School 56 years ago this June.

Emma A. Pierce Daniel E. Pierce Memorial Hospital Washington Street Pierce Bath Read Nichols Bath High School Robert B. Hatch Stanley W. Pierce Richmond Stanley Hatch New York Robert B. Hatch, Jr Daniel Hatch Walter Read Pierce Richmond, Va William Drew Wenonah N. J Augustus A. Percy Rachel Nichols George Nichols San Francisco Fred Nichols Pitman, N. J Arthur Nichols

James W Moulton Dead at 76 in Home Death

James W. Moulton 76, retired merchant, died Wednesday afternoon at his home 648 Washington Street. The obituary notes his lifelong association with local business and family ties in the community.

James W. Moulton Washington Street

Herbert E. Grindle dies after long Bath career at Hyde Windlass Co

Herbert Elmer Grindle aged 63 and a 40 year employee of the Hyde Windlass Co died Sunday at 9 AM at 47 Union Street after two years of illness. Born Nov. 7, 1872 in Island Falls Maine, he moved to Bath 50 years ago and trained as a machinist at Bath Iron Works. He rose to machinist foreman at Hyde Windlass Co, and was a member of Bath Elks Polar Star Masons Eagles and Knights of Pythias. He is survived by his wife Mary A. Magle, a sister Mrs Gilbert Haggett, two nephews Capt Harold Haggett and Gilbert Haggett, and a niece Mrs Gerald Moore.

Herbert Elmer Grindle Hyde Windlass Co Union Street Mr. Grindle Island Falla St Israel M Ellen Page) Grindel Bath Grindle Bath Lodge of Elks Polar Star Lodge of Masons, Eagles Knights of Pythias Mary A. Magle Gilbert M. Haggett

Mrs Mary J Taylor Funeral Held At 1068 Washington

The funeral of Mrs Mary J Taylor widow of Charles W Taylor was held Wednesday afternoon at two at her home 1068 Washington Street Rev Joseph O Purdue of Winter Street Church officiated Bearers were William J Craft Fred Jack Roger D Skillings and Daniel Williams Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery

Mary J. Taylor Charles W. Taylor Washington Street Joseph O. Purdue Winter Street William J. Craft Fred Jack Roger D. Skillings Daniel Williams Oak Grove

Mrs. Bertha W. Scott Funeral Held in Georgetown Center

The funeral of Mrs. Bertha W. Scott widow of Stearns Scott took place Sunday at ten in the Baptist church at Georgetown Center with Rev. Walter Schoepfer officiating. Pallbearers named were William Todd Frank Harry and Howard Heald and burial followed in Oak Cemetery Georgetown Center.

Bertha W. Scott Stearns Scott Baptist Church Georgetown Center Walter Schoepfer William Todd Frank Harry Howard Heald Oak Cemetery

Thespians Change Plans for Associate Play Season

The Thespians cancel three one act plays for their associate membership due to the Columbia theatre opening for moving pictures. Cast and rehearsals were underway for The Mad Breakfast The Robbery and Francis and Frances written by James Plaisted Webber. a fall program for associates is hoped.

Columbia Theatre Moving Pictures Francis Frances James Plaisted Webber Bathman

Also Mentioned on This Page

Richmond High School John S. Parker Water Street Leavens Eldridge Western Carver Preston Carver Perley Wedge, Jr James Bourassa Lions Club Arthur Lancaster M. C. Priest Swan Island Howard Knight William Walter Knight County Road Carl Robinson Poland Spring Ricker Inn Roland Grant C. B. Northey Reid Ig. A. R John Blake John Skillen Town Lyndal Good Dresden David McClure Wales John Brown Sidney Raymond Brown Strong Hugh Henry Anne Margaret Chambers Freeman Colpitts South Gardiner Margaret Duren Mt. Carmel O. E Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Star Mon Inez Hinkley Genevieve Joy Bert Stinson Amesbury Elizabeth Chase Lillian Evans Alta Smith Waterville Howard Farwell Bertha Raymond Margaret Bailey Enterprise Orange Ladies’ Aid Ann Spofford R. H June Leman Alice Brann Mary Reap Louise Astle Peggy McKenna Cecilia Whalen Larry Edwards Otis Arnold Robert Stultz Richard Fuller Carl Colby George Cox Flora Denham Brunswick Walter Rittall Frank Beedle Bertelle Skinner W. H. Johnson HOTEL Sedgwick Westbrook High Stevens and Hook Gaudet and Sarkis Hey Gaudet and Hawley Hey and Tewksbury Elliot Noble Howard Noble West Georgetown William Zorach Robinhood Mae Weeks Hinton Cedar Street New York City Queen Mary France Fontainbleau School of Music I. Phillip Robert Casadesus Camille Decrus Marcel Dupre D. M. Humphreys & Co Sagadahock Block Bath, Me Room Jimmie LE H. E. Grindle America Bath Savings Institution Stearns Moulton Scarboro Morris M Hannah Woodman Moulton Bath Iron Works Lodge of Odd Fellows Polar Star Lodge Masons Montgomery and St. Bernard, R. A. C Mrs. Taylor FRED _S. CURTIS & CO Thomas R. Huston Center Street
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