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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1946

Page

8

Richmond couple to wed as church marks engagement

Elaine A Lara- Flaten Rigby assistant rector conducted dedicatory ceremonies at Gardinér Episcopal church with David Hickland offering a prayer. Tomeley rector of Christ church Gar ee and chaplain spoke, remarks followed by refreshments. Local Ideal Home Corner club hosts Monday event at their hall honoring the upcoming marriage to Enoch.

Elaine A Lara - Flaten Rigby Episcopal Church of Gardinér David ‘Hickland V.' Tomeley Christ Church of Garee Uard Enoch

Richmond High Graduation and Club Gatherings Noted

A social evening featured a dance hosted by Mrs Perry and Mrs A with refreshments by Mrs Clarence Dunbar and helpers. Sixty members attended the club meeting at Mrs Edith Sullivan’s home with seven named participants. A June 12 gathering is planned at Mrs Sullivan’s home. Graduation exercises for Richmond High are set for Thursday at the Methodist church with a reception and ball Friday in the high school gym. Tempe revival voices to lead services at the Church of the...

Vin Curtis Mize Pushard Mr Trick Perry Clarence Dunbar Bell Call Harold Eunice Doyle Dore Roy Riffenburg Roy Chadbourne Merrymakers Edith Sullivan Mary Maisery Sullivan Patricia McDermott Eva L Papi Jean Hanson Sullivan Canning Richmond High School Teen Rdon Tempe Church of the

Edwin L Emmons Leads Bath Memorial Day Parade

Edwin L Emmons aged 84, New England's oldest drum major, led Bath's Memorial Bay parade along the full route. Spectators cheered as he declared he never felt better and would like to go around again, prompting local hope for many more marches led by Eddie Emmons.

Edwin L. Emmons New England Bath Memorial Bay Eddie Mr. Emmons

Local News Items From Richmond Area Memorial Day Visits

Mrs Horace Purinton of Chestnut street improves from bronchitis as family visits. Drifting relatives include Mrs James Cleveland and sons Er my and Arthur from Portland, visiting after a US tour. Veterans and relatives travel between New England states sharing Memorial Day visits while others report fishing trips and military discharge updates.

Horace Purinton Chestnut Street James Cleveland Emery and Arthur Portland Cleveland United States Herbert Fuller, Jr San Diego Cal Hartley Ranger Farmington New Vineyard Temple Freeman E. Meader Moosehead Lake Edward Pinkham Verona Brockton Mass Lowell Terrell, Jr Church Street Gardiner General Hospital Frederick A. Richter U. S. Navy Boston George G. J. Richter Nurenburg Germany Frederick Richter Main Street Richmond High School George Frederick Maude Mooney R. B. Derby Winchester Albert Converse Woburn Boston University Helen Coutier Lewiston Clara Ames Polly Bouche Somerville David Ames South Pleasant Street

Cottage life marks Memorial Day in Kennebec area

A flood of visitors from out of town filled Oak cemetery and cottages as Memorial Day drew crowds to Kennebec Point and MacMahan. Walter Beane’s new float brightened the cove while locals reported calm after rain and frost. Many named residents from Elmira to Bath, Waltham, and Greenwich spent the holiday at cottages or visiting relatives, with several arrivals and departures noted through the week.

Walter Beane Beane Oak Cemetery Ehain George Kahrl Elmira N. Y Kennebec Point Howard M. Tratton Arlington Mass Gardner Hanson Rudolph Tratton Walter Taylor Bath Vern De~mico Turner John Williams Alvah Reynolds George Laskey Albert Deermont Chipley Fila Elsie Jordan and Son Everett Haines Waltham Morse Cottage William Bonyan Westport Spears John Thibodeau Candy’s Harbor Philo Calhoun Bridgeport Billa Tarr Richmond Lauretta Jones Carroll Powers Edwin Adams Louise Searle Haverford MacMahan Lester Powers Boothbay Harbor Friay Richard Hohenberg New York City Deermont Mattie Fielding Eula Fielding Beatrice Abott Harold Fielding Hartley Harley Cundy’s Harbor John Gunnell Thomas Williams Theodore Roscoe Portland Benjamin Riggs Charles Nelson Augusta Little River Ernest Curtis and Son Edwin F. Hussa Rose McClafferty Helen Walker Irene Iddy Providence R. IL Lillian Wheeler New York Donald Walker O’connor Dorothy Stuart Wheeler Roy Newman Andover N. H Proctor Academy John Sterling Slosson Farley Greenwich Sidney Dalrymple Chester Dalrymple Brookline Middle Dyke Farm Ralph Carlisle Wakefield J. H. Brown

Harbor View area as three new eating houses open this summer

Weten’s notes a busy summer with Harbor View hotel and restaurant reopening next week formerly Hinckley House. New managers Mr. and Mrs. William Jones, plus staff, prepare for deep sea cruises and hosting duties. Other lodges and boarding houses open July 1 and summer visitors fill cottages across Malden Island, Kittery, and nearby towns.

Weten's View Hinckley House William Jones Bath Jones Moore Margaret Jones Bina Marr Good Neighbor Club Edith McMahan Rowe Cottage Woodrow Gray Mary Hanna William Marr Margaret Harbor View Hotel Victor Pinkham Bath Memorial Hospital Jean Thompson Roger Ayer Augusta P. B. Savage Kittery Walter E. M. Horton C. H. Sanford Exeter N. H Blasi William Chafe Charlotte Gray North Yarmouth Academy Lilla M. Gray WAVE Mary Barbara Pinkham Richard Berthal Fossett Berthol Anne Fossett Raymond Belanger J. Clifton Little Buckley Cunningham Cottage Walter Savage Warner Eustis Ralph Washburn

Lincoln Telegraph of Bath 1841 Preview

A copy of the Lincoln Telegraph weekly from Bath dated November 18 1841 is described. Elisha Clarke is editor and proprietor with a 2.00 annual subscription. It covers moral and religious topics a northern boundary dispute a chamois hunter a railroad view to Portland Bath and Kennebec and Obooks. The paper includes shipping news and ads and notes Sagadahoc county was not yet formed.

Lincoln Telegraph Bath Elisha Clarke Boston Portland Augusta St. M. B Sagadahoc Lincoln County

Haggetts Funeral Held for M A Haggett at Mayo

The funeral of Melvin A Haggett took place at the Mayo Funeral residence on Tuesday afternoon at two o’clock. Rev Joseph O Purdue led the service. Honorary bearers included Marious Page Clinton D Wilson Joseph McCole Edwin Ramsay Allen M Irish and Fred P Shaw. Active bearers were Roland Robinson Donald Jewett Alfred Parks Elwood Toothaker Howard Mayo and Emery Freeman. All bearers are Colonial Club members, with Mr Haggett long associated. Burial was in the family lot at Oak Grove.

Melvin A. Haggett Mayo Joseph O. Purdue Marious Page Clinton D. Wilson Joseph McCole Edwin Ramsay Allen M. Irish Fred P. Shaw Roland Robinson Donald Jewett Alfred Parks Elwood Toothaker Howard Mayo Emery Freeman Colonial Club Mr. Haggett Oak Grove

William F Parks Funeral Observed at Elm Street Church

The funeral for William F. Parks was held at Elm Street Baptist Church Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock, led by Rev. Charles R. Sims. A large turnout of relatives and friends attended, with Bath Fire Department members present in full. World War II veterans served as bearers: Joseph Babine, Wesley Simpson, Arthur Poulin, Charles Sullivan, Hiram T. Stevens, Z Jr., Lawrence Russell, Charles Mitchell, and David Clark. Burial followed in the family lot at Oak Grove.

William F. Parks Elm Street Baptist Church Charles R. Sims Bath Fire Department Joseph Babine Wesley Simpson Arthur Poulin Charles Sullivan Hiram T. Stevens Z Jr Lawrence Russell Charles Mitchell David Clark Oak Grove

Death of William B Blanchard in St Petersburg Florida

William B Blanchard died in a St Petersburg Florida hospital after a brief illness with pneumonia. He worked for the Maine Central Railroad, serving six years as agent at the Bath station on the afternoon and evening shift. He lived on York Street Bath and later on Bath Street near his wife who died there. He had been transferred to Dover Foxcroft before retirement, winters in Florida, and he attended Elm Street Baptist church. Surviving relatives are nephews and cousins. The body will be brought to Bangor for interment.

Bath William B. Blanchard St. Petersburg Fla Blanchard Maine Central Railroad York Street High Street Bath Street Florida Elm Street Baptist Church Bangor

Mrs Minnie Cahill Dies After Brief Illness

Mrs Minnie L Cahill widow of Fred R Cahill died Tuesday forenoon at Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Born Bath February 17 1869 she lived in the area all her life. Survived by son Andrew 686 South Street daughter Mrs Ernest M Hall of Brunswick four grandchildren. Funeral at Curtis Funeral Home Thursday at two with Rev Joseph O Purdue officiating. Interment planned.

Minnie L. Cahill Fred R. Cahill Memorial Hospital Cahill Bath Joseph C Louisa Cullen Hicks Andrew South Street Ernest M. Hall Brunswick Curtis Funeral Home Joseph O. Purdue Oak Grove

Death of Melvin A Haggett in Bath Portland Era

Melvin A Haggett dies in Portland on Sunday at age 78. A longtime Colonial club steward and Bath billiard enthusiast, he served on Bath's Common Council and counted P T Barnum among his patrons. Survived by son Frederick Haggett of Portland and three grandchildren.

Melvin A. Haggett Portland Colonial Club Mr. Haggett Edgecomb Harrison Caroline Dodge Haggett Bath Pa Ber Sagadahock House P. T. Barnum Tom Thumb Howard D. Spear Willie Hoppe Haggett Frederick Haggett

James L. Roberts 58 dies at Richmond home

James L. Roberts of Richmond dies suddenly at his High street residence. Born December 6, 1888 in Auburn he worked as a carpenter, last five years at Bath Iron Works. Survived by wife Mattie, son Paul, three half brothers and a half sister. Funeral from his home Thursday at 2 PM.

James L. Roberts High Street Richmond Auburn George L Carrie Doughty Roberts Bath Iron Works Richmond Lodge Emeth Royal Arch Mattie Alexander Roberts Paul Topsham

Mrs Velma Payson Dies After Brief Illness at Memorial

Velma L Payson 39 wife of Clarence E Payson of Bay Point Georgetown died at Memorial hospital Sunday after a brief illness. Born in Georgetown she was daughter of Joseph W and Mary Harford. She leaves four brothers Fred Harold Roland Ellery and three sisters Mrs Cunningham Mrs Thibodeau and Mrs Ellis. Funeral held at Center church Georgetown Wednesday at two o clock.

Velma L. Payson Memorial Hospital Clarence E. Payson Bay Point Georgetown Joseph W Mary McFadden Harford Payson Georgetown Center Fred Harford Harold Harford Roland Harford Ellery Harford Lexington Mass Walter Cunningham Ambrose Thibodeau Virginia Ellis South Weymouth Center Church

Funeral service for William H. White held at Curtist Home

William H. White's funeral occurred this afternoon at Curtist Funeral Home. Bearers included Perry Thompson Willard McLean Roscoe Higgins Joseph Melrose Ralph Burden and Earl Burgess. Rev. Joseph O. Purdue conducted the service and the burial followed at Oak Grove.

William H. White Curtist Funeral Home Perry Thompson Willard McLean Roscoe , Higgins Joseph Melrose Ralph Burden Earl Burgess Joseph O. Purdue Oak Grove

Legion Outing At Quinn Egan Home Attended by Hart and Rogers

Eugene G Hart and Gardiner Rogers joined about 200 American Legion members at West Gray for a Sunday outing hosted by Col Edward T Quinn at his Quinn Egan residence. Senator Owen Brewster addressed the gathering.

Eugene G. Hart Gardiner Rogers American Legion Quinn Egan Col Edward T. Quinn West Gray Owen Brewster

William Hanson White Dies After Long Bath Career

William Hanson White, born in Topsham, died Monday morning at hospital after years of work in Bath and West Bath communities. He married Annie Estey in May and lived in Bath where he held carpentry and treasurer roles, later at C. L. Farnham Co. He was a charter member of Modern Woodmen of America and West Bath Grange, a former Y M C A director, and survived by daughter Mrs Olney C Perry, brother Ernest L White of Seattle, nine nieces and six nephews.

William Hanson Topsham Jordan Nancy (Cook) White Inter Jene Annie P. Estey Bath White James E. Haley West Bath Grange Olney C. Perry Ernest L. White Seattle Wash

Winfield M Thompson Front Page Newsman Passes

Boston Globe yachting editor Winfield M Thompson died at his Los Angeles home on Wednesday night. Born Spee Chebe War he covered Titanic and maritime affairs for New World Maine papers and the International Mercantile Marine Co. He moved to the Pacific coast in 1928 and retired in 1931.

Winfield M. Thompson Boston Globe New World Maine Los Spee Mater World W. Thomps Worlarson P. A. S. Franklin International Etcantile Marine Co

Miss Silsbys Funeral Reflects Long Bath Teaching Career

Funeral services for Miss J. Gertrude Silsby veteran Bath teacher were held from her home at 6 Green Street Friday at two oclock with Rev O O Purdue pastor officiating. She had long served the church as an officer and was beloved by former students. Bearers named were Harry L Day Allan Spear John Parker and Allan Ramsay. Burial followed in Oak Grove family lot.

J. Gertrude Silsby Bath Green Street O O. Purdue John Parker Allan Ramsay Oak Grove

Social Eight Club Meeting At Mrs Rideout’s Home

The Social Eight club met Tuesday of last week with Mrs. Alice Rideout at North street extension. An evening of sewing and knitting featured a prettily decorated dining table with flowers and candles. Attending were Mrs. Ruth Young, Mrs. Josephine Pinkham, Mrs. Edith Burnham, Mrs. Flora Thayer and Mrs. Susie Darrah. Absentees were Mrs. Viola Melzard and Mrs. Frances Guerette due to illness.

Social Eight Club Alice Rideout North Street Extension Ruth Young Josephine Pinkham Edith Burnham Flora Thayer Susie Darrah Viola Melzard Frances Guerette

Reverend Nelson B. Gildersleeve to preach at Grace Church

Grace Episcopal church will host a Sunday sermon delivered by Rev. Nelson B. Gildersleeve, a faculty member at Manlius School in Manlius, New York. The service invites parishioners to attend and hear the speaker from the school.

Grace Episcopal Church Nelson B. Gildersleeve Manlius School Manlius, N

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