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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1950

Page

8

Graduation Exercises Highlight Richmond High Class of 1950

Graduation exercises for the Richmond High Senior class take place Thursday at the Richmond theatre at 8 p.m. A Friday reception follows in the high school gym. Baccalaureate was Sunday at 4 p.m. with Rev. William T. Bennett delivering the sermon.

Richmond High School Richmond Theatre William T. Bennett Worster Hotel Elliot Small Robert Daly Marion Donnell Louise Otis David Tarr Richard Lambert Rodney Little James Wilson Franklin Siegers Barbara Teele Beverly Hinkley Norma Bowrn Anita Francoen Norma MacCormick Janet Moeller Beulah Small Mildred Wheeler Shirley LaChance Carole Hurley Elaine Gilpatrick Pauline Hutchinson Winnifred Fish Leo LaChance Olin MacKinnon Robert Sullivan Douglas Marriner Ronald Weeks Ape Strout James Carre

Richmond Fire Department Banquet Honors 33-Year Chief Randlette

An annual banquet for Richmond fire department members and wives at the Central station featured a large dinner organized by the ladies auxiliary. Captain Marriner presided at after dinner exercises and presented ex-chief J W Randlette and his wife with a Ronson lighter and lilies. Randlette, who helped motorize the department in 1927, expressed gratitude for the gifts and the department’s friendship.

Richmond Fire Department Central’ Fire Station Ladies’ Auxiliary G. C. Marriner Engine Co., No. 1 Capt. Marriner J. W. Randlette Ronson Fire Chiefs Randlette Maine

CCF Delegate Elected to International Association Meet

CCF has been elected a delegate to the International Association to be held in Philadelphia in September. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Vickers and their son of South Portland were weekend guests of Mrs. Vickers' sister, Mrs. Dewey Fisher and family on Main Street.

1.C.C.F International Association Philadelphia Edward Vickers South Portland Vickers Dewey Fisher Main Street

Miss Flora Higgins Dies in Quincy Mass at 60

Flora M Higgins died Tuesday in Quincy Massachusetts where she had lived for many years. She was daughter of Dexter A Higgins and Clara Elwell Higgins, born in Richmond in 1887. She graduated from Richmond High School. The body was brought here for interment in Richmond cemetery with committal services at the grave.

Flora M. Higgins Quincy Mass Dexter A Clara Elwell Higgins Richmond Richmond High School Richmond Cemetery

Junior League Anniversary Recaps Moving X Ray Unit

The Junior League celebrated its anniversary by funding the relocation of X ray equipment from the old building basement to new quarters and adding a portable unit. The drive raised over 3000 dollars, supporting a long history of dances, rummage sales, and socials as fundraisers.

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Georgetown Notes Include Tax, PTA, Commencement, and Local Fare

Georgetown tax assessors report the rate unchanged from last year after evening work at Roland Peterson’s home. A June 18 Children’s Day program will be at 11 45 A M at the Baptist church with committee members listed. The P T A elected officers Roy Clark president and others, and planned a July lobster supper at Central school. Commencement exercises unfold June 9 at 8 P M at Central school with speakers and honors, while a summer song recital is set for Aug 11 at Overlook hall. Numerous social visits, library hours, and local homemaking details fill the rest of the column with neighborhood notices.

Roland Peterson Baptist Church Robert Blackie Robert Graffam Harold Brown Jr P.T.A Central School Roy Clark Russell Pinkham Francis Pierce Daniel Matter Bath The Pierce James Oliver Gilman Overlook Hall Georgetown Baptist Choir Robinhood Howard L. Bowen Reginald Pinkham Robert Jordan Harry F. Morin Sagadahoc Bay Indian Point Lambert Park House Scow Ralph Dunton Carolyn St. Martin Edward St. Martin Dunton Emory Basford Andover Mass Myrtle Greenstreet Portland Earle Hagan Ferris Leonard Everett Leonard Castleton Rochester N. H Florence Woodside Azuba Holland Harry Horne Florence McGee Boston Edith Laura Powers Laura Boyd Dorothy Stuart Clarence B. Hill J. H. Brown Frederick Moffat Flora Taylor Vassalboro William A. Todd Danny Calhoun Bridgeport

Memorial Week Visits and Summer Arrivals at MacMahan

Memorial Hospital reports Mrs. Carroll Powers pleased by birthday cards and gifts as relatives visit. Many locals and visitors travel to Kennebec Point, MacMahan, and Robinhood for Memorial Day, with guests from Bath, Medford, Providence, and New York. Summer plans include Prof Roy J Campbell’s arrival and new cottages at Robinhood.

Bernard Allen Togus B. H. Woodside Bath J. F. Higgins Eugene Reynolds Royce Howes Vassalboro J. H. Blackie Topsham Waldo Brown Betty Cambridge Mass Kennebec Point Willard Sprague Marstown Mary Wren Medford Ann Hood Virginia Mirabele Natalie Wyatt Cole New York Marrtown Helen Walker Providence MacMahan Lees Samuel Mereen Wilton Robert Wallace Joack Lee Walter Cunningham Roy Cambell Winston Salem Robinhood Ernest Heal Clarence Hill Roy M. Newman Ethel Patterson Ruth Patterson Fred Beck Beatrice Bouton Elizabeth Harris Ralph Davis William A. Todd Dick Olney South Bristol Petersons Oak Grove School Roy J. Campbell Winston-Salem N. C

Coxs Head: Bath residents visit cottages and guests

Mr and Mrs Ernest Wood of Bath visited their cottage Sunday. Mr and Mrs Lewis Lowell of Parker Head were Saturday callers at the Moore home. Arthur Elwell of Brunswick was a Monday visitor. Mrs Frank Young of Gloversville N Y is a guest at the home of Mr and Mrs Edward Thomas. Mr and Mrs Stanton C Dozois and Mrs Julia B Dozois visited Kennebunk and Cape Porpoise Friday. Mrs Earle Perkins and daughter Joyce of Cranberry Point and Miss Helena Doughty of Phippsburg Center were Wednesday callers at Edith Perkins cottage. Mr and Mrs A L Percy who spent the past week at their cottage returned to Port Clyde Wednesday.

Ernest Wood Bath Lewis Lowell Parker Head Moore Arthur Elwell Brunswick Frank Young Gloversville N. Y Edward Thomas Stanton C. Dozois Julia B. Dozois Kennebunk Cape Porpoise Earle Perkins

Phippsburg Social Notes Highlight Meadowbrook Visits

Phippsburg items show Sebasco Estates residents in Portland on Saturday and Meadowbrook activity with visits from Charles Thistle and family. Samuel Johnson Jr and Connecticut civil engineer Mr Cobb were at the Johnson cottage. William Grevers and daughter Susan stayed at the Meadowbrook home while Betsy Berar joined Sunday. Mrs. Thomas Morse and Gregory of Bath visited James L Morse and family.

Sebasco Estates Portland Charles Thistle Meadowbrook Bailey Island Samuel Johnson, Jr Mr. Cobb Connecticut Johnson Cottage William Grevers Susan Betsy Berar Thomas Morse Gregory Bath James L. Morse

Bath resident among graduates at College of Our Lady of Mercy

Suzanne Marie Murphy of Lewiston and cousin of Mrs Charles Miller of High Street received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the College of Our Lady of Mercy during graduation ceremonies held Sunday in Portland.

Suzanne Marie Murphy Lewiston Charles Miller High Street Bath College of Our Lady of Mercy Portland

Five Islands Mosquito Work Set for June Fifteen

Mrs Franz Stevens and Mrs Victor Pinkham led successful fund solicitation for mosquito control. Spraying planned June 15 with chemicals claimed safe for cars finishes bees and birds. social events include a surprise shower for Edith M Pinkham and a church quartet at Gardiner Baptist church. numerous visits to cottages around Bath and Malden Island noted.

Edwin W. Scott 45 Dies at Memorial Hospital

Edwin W. Scott of Sebasco died this morning at Memorial hospital after collapsing in his kitchen while working on his boat. Dr. A. A. Stott cited a heart ailment. Born March 30, 1904 in West Point, he is survived by wife Evelyn Bartlett Scott, mother Cordelia Darling, a daughter Sharon Ann, a stepdaughter Thelma Chambers, two sisters Goler Scott and Florence Wallace, and two brothers Howard and Carlton. Funeral Friday at 2 from Arthur F. Mayo & Son Funeral Residence with Rev. Aubrey Bickmore officiating. interment Oak Grove family lot.

Sebasco Edwin W. Scott Memorial Hospital A. A. Stott Evelyn Bartlett Scott Etta Forbis Scott West Point Amelia Cordelia Gilliam Scott Cordelia Darling Sharon Ann Thelma Chambers Goler Scott Florence Wallace Howard Carlton Arthur F. Mayo & Son Aubrey Bickmore Oak Grove

Funeral for Harry W. Witham Held Thursday

Funeral services for Harry W. Witham were conducted Thursday at two oclock at Curtis Funeral Home 942 Washington street with Rev Murchie A Gordon of Beacon Street Methodist church officiating. Bearers were George Melzard Harry Warner Vernon Miller and Norman Frizzell members of T W Hyde Camp Sons of Union Veterans. Burial followed in the family lot at Oak Grove.

Harry W. Witham Curtis Funeral Home Washington Street Murchie A. Gordon Beacon Street Methodist Church George Melzard Harry Warner Vernon Miller Norman Frizzell T. W. Hyde Camp Sons of Union Veterans Oak Grove

Final Attraction at Community Center Close for Summer

The Community Center ends its season with a cabaret dance and floor show on Friday from 8 to 12. Tony Freeman's orchestra will provide music and a 10 pm floor show will feature entertaining attractions. The venue will resemble a night club with tables, head waiter service, balloon shower, and a spot dance with prizes. Attendance has doubled this season and youth programs drew more adults to the open hours and special events.

Tony Freeman

Bathman arraigned on intoxication and jail damage charges

A Bathman arrested Tuesday for intoxication was arraigned Wednesday on that charge and on another alleging $15 damages to the cell bed at City jail. James Sullivan of Bath was found guilty on both warrants and sentenced to 60 days in Kennebec county jail. Sumner I Levine of Dorchester pled guilty to passing on a curve and paid a $10 fine plus $6.30 costs. Mrs Newman E Getchell and others attended the 49th annual alumni banquet of Wiscasset academy at Masonic temple. 166 were present.

Newman E. Getchell Witch Spring Hill Charles Lennox Pine Street Josie Sheldon Woolwich Vinnie Quinman Leonard Munsey High Street Wiscasset Academy Masonic Temple Wiscasset

Captain Vivian Lambert Dies by Own Action at Searsport

Captain Vivian B. Lambert, 49, commander of the coal vessel Berwindvale, shot himself aboard the ship in Searsport harbor. Medical Examiner Caswell ruled death by own action but could not determine motive. First mate found the body as the vessel arrived. survived by wife and several children. Police sought Mrs. Lambert in Boston.

Vivian B. Lambert Pembroke Berwindvale Searsport Harbor John A. Caswell Lambert Searsport

Mrs Harriet Lemont dies at 69 in Bath home

Mrs Harriet M Lemont 69 widow of John G Lemont died Friday at the Bath home of her daughter Mrs Ruth Murray 60 South Street Born Oct 7 1880 in Bath daughter of Ira and Louise Hanks Mason Survived by son Randell Umberhind Exeter NH three daughters Ruth Murray Bath Albert Murphy Bath and Mrs William Frye Elliot eight grandchildren five great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews Funeral Monday at two from A F Mayo Son Funeral residence 819 High Street Rev Charles R Sims First Baptist officiating Burial in family lot at Oak

Harriet M. Lemont John G. Lemont Ruth Murray South Street Bath Ira Louise Hanks Mason Randell Umberhind Exeter N. H Albert Murphy William Frye Elliot

Mrs Clara E Butler dies at 81 in Phippsburg

Mrs. Clara E. Butler 81 wife of Harry R. Butler of Phippsburg died Monday at Memorial hospital after a long illness. Born April 27 1869 in Danville Quebec she was a daughter of George E. and Sarah T. Gilman. She lived in Alston Massachusetts before moving to Phippsburg nine years ago. Survived by husband a brother Ralph E. Gilman Cambridge Mass. Funeral Wednesday at Curtis Funeral Home with Rev. Charles Stevens officiating burial in Butler Family Cemetery.

Mrs Maude M Dysart dies at 88 in Woolwich New Brunswick

Mrs Maude Mary Dysart 88 widow of John Dysart died Tuesday at her daughter Mrs Norman Palmer's home 11 Miller Road Woolwich Born November 23 1861 in Richmond NB she lived in Woolwich about a year She was daughter of Charles and Mary Wetmore and a Congregational church member In addition to her daughter she leaves a granddaughter Mrs Dwight Hale and a great grandson Funeral Thursday at 2 pm from A F Mayo & Son Funeral Residence 819 High Street with Rev Canon Charles M Tubbs officiating Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery Woolwich

Maude Mary Dysart John Dysart Norman Palmer Miller Road Woolwich Richmond N. B Charles Mary Gidney Wetmore Congregational Church Presque Isle Palmer Dwight Hale

Bremerton Visitors Spend Summer With Hitchcocks

Mrs Stephen Hilstad and children Melanie and Linda of Bremerton Washington arrived Tuesday to spend the summer with Mrs Hilstad's parents Captain and Mrs Russell S Hitchcock at 658 Washington Street in town.

Stephen Hilstad Melanie Linda Bremerton, Washington

Waldo R Weston Dies Sudden in Bath at 55

Waldo Richard Weston 55 World War I veteran and former Bath police official died suddenly at his home in Bath on Center Street last Wednesday. Funeral services were held Saturday at the A. F. Mayo & Son residence with Rev. Dr. David L. Wilson officiating. Burial followed at Oak Grove. Born January 26 1895 in Altoona Pennsylvania he lived in Bath since 1918 after Army discharge. Surviving are his wife Alice, a son Waldo R Weston Jr., and siblings including Fred Weston and Carl Weston. He served as night captain and later sergeant in Bath police and held membership in several local fraternal organizations.

Waldo Richard Weston Bath Center Street A. F. Mayo & Son High Street David L. Wilson Oak Grove Altoona Herbert Anna Edgely Weston Weston Pennsylvania Texas Kansas Portland Fort Baldwin Popham Beach New York Kennebec River Rodney E. Ross Hyde Windlass Company Jacob R. Andrews Robert H. Haskell Bath Iron Works Brunswick Naval Air Station Smith- Tobey Post A. L Polar Star Lodge of Masons Bath Aerie of Eagles Alice Bowie Weston Waldo R. Weston, Jr Fred Weston Germany Carl Weston Harrisburg Paul Weston Washington, D. C Madson Butler McKeesport George Edgely John Malone

Weston Waldo R Funeral Service Held At Mayo Home

Funeral services for Waldo R. Weston were conducted Saturday afternoon at two o clock from the Mayo funeral home with Rev. Dr. David L Wilson officiating. Bearers included Fred Osgood Edwin H P Lowell representing Masonic bodies Byron Clark Edward Newell Bath police department Gardiner D Rogers Maurice Brown representing Smith Tobey Post American Legion in Oak Grove.

Waldo R. Weston Mayo Funeral Home David L. Wilson Fred Osgood Edwin H. P. Lowell Masonic Byron Clark Edward Newell Bath Police Department Gardiner D. Rogers Maurice Brown Smith-Tobey Post American Legion Oak Grove

Harriet Lemont funeral held at Mayo residence

The funeral for Harriet Lemont was held Monday at 10 AM from Arthur F. Mayo & Son Funeral Residence. Rev. Charles R. Sims of First Baptist church officiated. Bearers were Clarence Pendleton, Wesley Umberhind, Richard Huse and Alphie Pelletier. Burial was in the family lot at Oak Grove.

Harriet Lemont Arthur F. Mayo & Son Charles R. Sims First Baptist Church Clarence Pendleton Wesley Umberhind Richard Huse Alphie Pelletier Oak Grove

Cpl Ellis Arrives for 30 Day Fur Lough at Grandparents

Cpl John D Ellis arrived Sunday to spend a 30 day furlough at the home of his grandparents Mr and Mrs Asa Wilson at 1160 Oak street. He is stationed at Mather Air Force Base in Sacramento California.

John D. Ellis Asa Wilson Oak Street Cpl Ellis Mather Air Force Base Sacramento Calif

New Snack Bar Opened by McKays at Washington and Drummond

North End residents and Bath Canning Co. employees welcome a new snack bar opened by Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McKay at Washington and Drummond streets. Weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. for coffee, lunch, or snack, and Sundays 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

North End Bath Canning Co Thomas McKay Washington and Drummond Streets McKay

Mrs Hill Returns From Bath Visit With Daughter

Mrs Francis B Hill of Manchester New Hampshire has returned from a visit in Bath and at Popham Beach. She was accompanied by her daughter Elizabeth a fresh...

Francis B. Hill Manchester N. H Bath Popham Beach Elizabeth

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Richmond High Robert V. Daly Ale Emerson Lane Charles E. Guiou Lew Fortier Peter Thaanum Calvin Kinney Richard Horne Charles Hanson John W. Thrower Howard Dickey Glenn Lamoreau John W. Quarrington Joseph Whitmore Fort Richmond D.A.R Methodist Church Beulah Rebekah Lodge Eva Douglass Noble Grand Beulah Lodge Priscilla Chipman Margaret Mullen Laura Lothridge Mae Swift Richmond Lodge Masonic Hall Grand Lodge of Maine Mt. Carmel O.E.S Harold Ames Fuller Street Cyrus Kendrick, Jr Ames Matinicus Howard Wilson Belmont Kimball Street Harold Richardson Thomaston Perley Reed Marblehead South Gardiner Ednad Bickford South Front Street Wichita Kas Wallace Gardner Salem Bertha Curtis King Auxiliary of Viola Douglass King Auxiliary Maine Association of Ladies’ Auxiliaries Patriachs Augusta Lillian A. Johnson Jurfier Maine Association of Ladies’ Auxiliaries Patriarchs Militant A. P. Denham, Jr Corliss Street Georgetown Allen Brown Kennebec Lauretta Jones Carroll Powers Cox Phippsburg Franz Stevens Victor Pinkham Edith M. Pinkham Helen Huskins Ray Grover L. H. Rowe Donald Stevens Stanley Lewis Orville Rowe Erland Moore Alton Reid Stella Pinkham Addie Moulton Thomas Watson Arthur Nelson Henry Moore Lloyd Pinkham Walter Savage Lincoln Campbell Stinson Davis Leon Williams Waltham John Brown Martha Stone Gardiner Baptist Church William Marr Providence Bible Institute Helen Nichols Jackie Lorraine Sawyer Arthur Cochrane David Rutherford Carl A. Rasmussen Pauline Wakefield Mass., Were Recent Guests of Mrs. Rasmussen's Mother, Mrs. Zetta Higgins Douglas Cleaves Henderson Massachusetts Charles Cummings Lester Lewis Lawrence Lewis Robert Moore Harriet Nichols Charles Kenney Lulu Hanna Ida Magro Branwell Harford Harford John Calloway Mr. Calloway Richard Carey Herman Barter Frederick Butts Butts Malden Island Edith Pinkham Harold Rowe Kittery Vernon E. Gray Lawrence Peron Andrew Wales William Patton William Zorach Paul Skidmore Baby of Gardiner Arthur Marr Almon Marr Philip Cummings Malden, Mass Marr Cottage Delma Bragg Alice Stilphen Richard Reno Everett Etta Moore Edward Faye Cochrane H. W. Witham Funeral Vivian Lambert Clara E. Butler Harry E. Butler Mrs. Maude M. Dysart W. R. Weston Funeral Marius H. Page Bath, Maine Fred S. Curtis & CO
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