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Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1938

Page

5

Richmond Social News and Local Notices

Fort Richmond DAR installs officers at Mrs. Pauline Coombs home with guests State regent and G A R president. Young People's Evangelical Conference meets at Richmond Baptist Church. Enterprise Grange confers third and fourth degrees. Several residents attend visits and engagements in Portland Brockton and Lewiston with births and house moves noted.

Fort Richmond D.A.R Pauline Coombs Ruie Curtis Fred Morgan Saco Carmenta Appeby Lisbon Falls Young People’s Evangelical Conference Baptist Church Richmond Enterprise Grange Fred Duren Chester Freman Portland M. Eleanor Bates George Austin Bailey Cape Elizabeth Chatorse Club Bates Durand Shoe Co Hortense Welch Farm Bureau Clinton Hinckley Wren Raymond Blair Brockton Mass Robert Dustin Blair Willis Blair Annie Allard Eleanor Allard Gilbert Maxwell North Adams Laurence Bond Olive Holt Middleton N. Y Quentin Holt Swan Island Sister Morang Manchester N. H Charles Morang Chester Bennett New Road Charles Corbin Mrs. Corbin Mrs Fred Spiller Lewiston

Sagadahoc Grange Meeting at Bowdoin This Saturday

Sagadahoc grange at Bowdoin met Saturday evening with fair attendance. The program featured A Zoological Society by Daisy Bickford and a paper on Togus The Home of the Veterans by Dwight Adams. The master, Dwight Adams, received a two piece bill fold set and two birthday cakes for his 21st birthday. Next Saturday County Deputy Lorenzo Masse will be present. First and second degrees will be conferred.

Sagadahoc Grange Bowdoin Zoological Society Daisey Bickford Anna Whitney Dwight Adams Lorenzo Masse

West Dresden pupils finish term with closures and transfers

West Dresden Pownarboro school closed Friday June 3 for a 12 week term with several pupils reported absent during the term. Names include Roger Hall Florence Mitchell Philip Houdlette Glenwood Wall Albert Wall Natalie Wall and Charlie Wall with Gordon Houdette for a half day. Four students Florence Mitchell Philip Houdlette Roger Hall and Gordon Houdlette passed the State test and will enter Bridge academy this Fall. The pupils enjoyed ice cream and fancy crackers at the close of school donated by their teacher Miss Carolyn Sheldon.

Pownarboro Roger Hall Florence Mitchell Philip Houdlette Glenwood Wall Albert Wall Natalie Wall Charlie Wall Gordon Houdette Bridge Academy Gordon Houdlette Carolyn Sheldon

Progressive Grange meeting at Richmond hosts visitors

A Progressive Grange gathering in Richmond Friday drew 50 attendees including visitors from Merry Meeting and Sagadahoc. Charles Thompson Jr. led a program with stories by Master Clifford Gray and Grace Thompson, plus music by Charles and Richard Thompson and Clyde Starbird. Third and fourth degrees will be conferred on tour at the next meeting. Refreshments were served.

Progressive Grange Richmond Merrymeeting Sagadahoc Charles Thompson Jr Clifford Gray Grace Thompson Charles Richard Thompson Clyde Starbird

Two 14 Year Olds Entangled After Ride With Strangers

Ripley villagers alerted Deputy Sheriff Rae Randlett and State Police officer Roger Baker after two 14 year old girls were seen with two men in a car with New York plates. The pair, later identified as Leonard Masera and Hoffenrich Gorman, both 20, were arrested and jailed in Skowhegan pending New York authorities.

Ripley New York Rae Randlett Hartland Roger Baker State Highway Police Randlett Baker Floral Park Long Island Leonard Masera Hoffenrich Gorman Skowhegan

Charles Sidelinger Dies of Pneumonia at 56

Charles E. Sidelinger foreman of Hyde Windlass Co. brass foundry died of pneumonia Tuesday morning at Memorial hospital after a weeklong illness. Born in Bath, he spent 35 years with Hyde Windlass, previously with Bath Iron Works and Watson Frye Co. He was 56, married to Flossy Erskine, and is survived by a step son, sister, and nephews. Funeral Thursday at 2 p.m. at Arthur F. Mayo funeral residence.

Charles E. Sidelinger Washington Street Hyde Windlass Co Memorial Hospital Mr. Sidelinger Bath Alvin and Georgie Sidelinger N. H McHern Co Watson, Frye Co Sidelinger Acadia Lodge K. of P Bathaerie Flossy Erskine James Erskine Milwaukee Wis Ethel Blodgett Berlin H. J. Leeman Woolwich Elmer McFarland Chester Leeman Arthur F. Mayo High Street

Frances H Murray dies in Braintree after wintering in Massachusetts

Mrs Frances H Murray 72 wife of Benjamin D Murray died Tuesday at her daughter Mrs A W Woodworths home in Braintree Massachusetts where she and her husband spent the winter She is survived by her husband two daughters Mrs Woodworth and Mrs Alvin F Bond of Bath and a son Benjamin H Murray of Tacoma Wash She was born in Southport England and lived in Bath about 40 years The funeral is Thursday at 230 pm Mortimer Peck funeral home Washington Street Braintree burial in Braintree

Frances H. Murray Benjamin D. Murray A. W. Woodworth Braintree Mass Mr. Murray Murray Woodworth Alvin F. Bond Bath Benjamin H. Murray Tacoma Wash Mrs. Murray Southport England Episcopal Church Genesta Chapter Mortimer Peck Washington Street

Mrs Oliver's Funeral Observed in Phippsburg

Funeral held Tuesday at 2 PM in Fred S Curtis funeral home for Hannah Alvena Oliver widow of William S Oliver of Phippsburg. Rev Ernest Heywood and Rev Jesse Kenderdine officiated. Bearers were son Rev Chester B Oliver, son in law William Farr, and brothers Capt W B Perry and Joseph F Perry. Burial in Oak Grove.

Hannah Alvena Oliver William S. Oliver Phippsburg Fred S. Curtis Center Street Ernest Heywood Wesley Church Jesse Kenderdine Beacon Street Church Oliver Chester B. Oliver Calais William Farr Mechanic Falls Capt W. B. Perry Bath Joseph F. Perry Portland Oak Grove

South End P.T.A. elects leaders for 3rd term and plans fall events

The South End Parent-Teacher Association held its annual meeting on Washington Street electing Mrs Alfred Carpenter to a third term as president with Mrs Ellery Whittemore as vice president and re elected secretary and treasurer. The group approved continuing the dental clinic, announced four fall entertainments with nearby clubs, and announced a summer meeting at Mrs Carpenter’s Southport home. A luncheon preceded the business session with 31 at lunch and 38 at the meeting. Standing committees were named for the year.

Alfred Carpenter South End Parent-Teacher Association Washington Street Ellery E. Whitemore Fred K. Sturtevant Sven Lonn Carpenter Horace P. Morse Rotary Club William P. Hatch Ruth Moore Vivian M. Brown Raymond C. Small Arthur W. Bowker N. Gratz Jackson J. Albert Redlon Ellery E. Whittemore

Georgetown News Wide Cottage Visits and Seasonal Prep

Georgetown society notes reflect weekend cottage visits by the Wilsons and guests from Newfield and Portland. Miss Dorothy Stewart begins summer work as bookkeeper and assistant postmaster at MacMahan Island. Street traffic includes highway police activity and planned summer mail service. Children’s Sunday program at First Baptist church is being prepared with rehearsals for a large turnout.

John E. Wilson Deborah Hallowell John Sanderson John Newfield MacMahan Island E. J. Gerow Basking Ridge N. J Betty Weight Woolwich E. Emmons West Georgetown Edith M. Davis Medford Mass Potter Newburyport Duluth Minn Claire Lucile White Malden Portland F. W. Bagley Augusta Bagley Division of Annie Ireland Freeport Martha Fielding Bath A. E. Rowe Georgetown Ann Martha Higgins Russell Bowen Woodside Bay Point New York First Baptist Church

Maine Real Estate Association Meets at Asticou Inn

The Maine Real Estate Association holds a District 1 meeting at the Asticou Inn in Northeast Harbor June 18 with Mrs Belle Smallidge Knowles directing. Events include registration, directors and business meetings, luncheon, park tour to Cadillac, and an illustrated Acadia lecture with special rates for members and guests.

Maine Real Estate Association Asticou Inn Northeast Harbor Belle Smallidge Knowles Mount Desert Island Acadia National Park Asticon Inn Cadillac

Four Morse girls among Westbrook Junior College class of 67

Four former Morse high school students were among 67 graduates at Westbrook Junior College in Portland. Named were Martha Nichols Cutting daughter of Harold E Cutting 17 High Street. Hiram T Stevens daughter of 871 Middle Street. Lucille Katherine Johnson daughter of Katherine R Johnson 40 Summer Street. and Kathaleen R Scott daughter of Arthur B Scott Waldoboro formerly of the city.

Morse High School Westbrook Junior College Portland Martha Nichols Cutting Harold E. Cutting Hiram T. Stevens Middle Street Lucille Katherine Johnson Katherine R. Johnson Summer Street Kathaleen R. Scott Arthur B. Scott Waldoboro

Les Camarades Opera Night Closes Seventh Season

Les Camarades Musicaux closed their seventh season with an Opera Night at Allan H Ramsay's home. About 60 attended including eight Brunswick guests. The program honored Puccini, Massenet, Gounod, Verdi and Wagner with solo and ensemble numbers. James M Royal's illness led to some omissions. The group will resume in October.

Les Camarades Musicaux Allan H Ramsay Oak Street Ramsay Merton E. Sprague Brunswick Puccini Massenet Gounod Verdi Wagner James M. Royal Don Carlo Philemon Baucis Manon Lescaut Car’ E. Albee Gianni Schicchi Robert B. Haten Albee Scarpia Mr. Ramsay Mme. Butterfly Frederick K. Sturtevant Kathleen B. Leonard Mrs. Albee Mireille Miss Leonard Faust Richard T. Hersom Thais Mr. Sprague Yeux le Cid Hatch Sturtevant Carleton L. Rice

City Council June Meeting Highlights Licenses and Election Appointments

The city council approved victualers licenses for Jennie M. Allen and Mike Zoome, two second hand dealer permits, and renewal of gasoline station permits for Edmund Ford and Rowe Motor Co. A motion picture operator license went to Oscar E. Coffill. The May municipal court reported 454.63 in total collections. Primary election warrants set for June 20 with polls 10 am to 7 pm. Ballot and election clerks appointed by party committees. absentees listed.

Victualers Jennie M. Allen Hotel Phoenix Washington Street Mike Zoome Front Street Clarence N. Food Court Street Artland K. Rogers Edmund Ford High Street Rowe Motor Co Center Street Oscar E. Coffill Farrin Street Fred W. Quimby Republican City Committee Ralph C. Covel Democratic City Committee Helen A. Harford Everett M. Quimby Caroline G. Carpenter Merritt A. Mitchell Benjamin S. Gediman Belle B. Coffin Lucelia FE. Blake Florence EF. Wright Arletta M. Yates Lillian A. Springer Lotta

Twins Born to Mr. and Mrs. King in Washington Street

Mr and Mrs Albert N King of 1773 Washington Street welcomed twins born early Sunday. Alice Marleen weighed five and a half pounds and Albert Nelson Jr seven pounds. Dr Joseph I Smith attended.

Albert N. King Washington Street Alice Marleen Albert Nelson, Jr Joseph I. Smith

District meeting trip to Maine Congress of Parents and Teachers

Mrs Clinton D Wilson and Mrs Le roy F Colby traveled by car to Mexico for the district meeting of the Maine Congress of Parents and Teachers this Saturday.

Clinton D. Wilson Leroy F. Colby Mexico Maine Congress of Parents and Teachers

Five Islands Social Roundup Mirrors Summer Season

Five Islands residents and visitors fill weekends and vacations at cottages and inns. The Davis family, McFadden, Fellows, Stevens, and others converge from Bath, Lewiston, Belmont, Danville, and Plainsville. Local events include graduation rehearsals at the Five Islands Grange and a 23 to 2 baseball win for Five Islands over Southport, with Vincent Davis driving three runs. The steamship Linniken launches daily Bath to Boothbay service via Five Islands.

Ralph Davis Maureen Ralph Jr Mr. Davis Addie Moulton John Cunningham Leo Dunn Dorothy O'Hara Lewiston Cunningham Cottage Clinton McFadden Morrell Cottage Roland Fellows Edith Roland, Jr Plainsville N. J Five Islands Joseph Stevens Miss Marion Danville N. H Miss Stevens R. W. Ormsbee Bath Herbert Moore Belmont Mass Charles Albion Carr Southport Eugene Farwell Augusta Harmon's Harbor Linniken Boothbay William Shermian Donald Henry Hanson Portland Sarepta Pinfold Lowell Five Islands Grange Hall Gordon Lake William Cluff Charles Hanna Dora L. Howard Norman DuBoise Norman, Jr Islands Stoughton Webster Harley Manchester Hartley Harley Seguinland Road John Hines Pejepscot Hiht Walter Reid Seguinland

Bath High Girls Hurt In Car Wreck On Trip

Miss Marie Smith of Bath and Miss Ruth McAllister of Bath were riding with Brunswick High students when a curve on gravel caused their sedan to overturn and then right itself. Smith suffered back and neck pain, McAllister had a cut arm, both were shaken and treated. both returned home.

Marie Smith Morse High Raymond Smith High Street Miss Smith Ruth McAllister Brunswick High School Tripp Lake Mechanic Falls

Wilcox Fined For Driving Under Influence In Camden

Francis Wilcox of Camden was found guilty in municipal court of operating a motorcycle while intoxicated after pleading not guilty. He was fined 100 dollars plus court costs. officers testified he initially underplayed his alcohol intake.

Francis Wilcox Camden Court Street Arthur J. Dunton Wilcox Joseph D. Pennell Horace W. Potule

Obituary: U Grant Woods Bowdoin Resident

U Grant Woods of Bowdoin died Monday at his home. Born in Rumford January 22 1869 he was a farmer who moved to Bowdoin about 35 years ago. Survived by wife Jane L Woods three daughters Lavinia S Coolidge Alice M Nelson Harriet W Carter five sons Herman A Woods Elwin P Silver Orie A Woods Henry B Woods William A Woods eight grandchildren and several siblings.

U. Grant Woods Bowdoin Mr. Woods Rumford Charles E Harriet (Elkins) Woods Jane L. Woods Lavinia S. Coolidge Springfield Mass Alice M. Nelson Harriet W. Carter Herman A. Woods South Paris Elwin P. Silver Richmond Orie A. Woods Henry 8. Woods William A. Woods Adalaide Hoyt Bessie Dolloff Hattie Dolloff Woolwich Herbert Woods Clartley

Mrs H Alvena Oliver Dies at 72 in Bath

Mrs H Alvena Oliver 72 widow of William S Oliver died Sunday at 31 Deering Street Bath. Born in Falmouth to Capt William B and Mary Perry Oliver she lived much of her life in Phippsburg and moved to Bath last November. She leaves son Rev Chester B Oliver Calais two daughters Mrs W W Farr Mechanic Falls and Mrs Ernest Blaisdell Oakland NJ three brothers Capt W B Perry Bath Joseph F Perry Portland and Eugene C Perry Boston.

H. Alvena Oliver Willian S. Oliver Phippsburg E. R. Brown Deering Street Bath Oliver William B Mary Perry Oliver Falmouth Congregational Church Chester B. Oliver Calais W. W. Farr Mechanic Falls Ernest Blaisdell Oakland N. J Capt W. B. Perry Joseph F. Perry Portland Eugene C. Perry Boston

Harvey V. Pierce dies by own hand in Augusta

Harvey V. Pierce a 44 year old World War veteran of Augusta shot himself in Augusta Saturday afternoon dying an hour and a half later. He lived in Phippsburg thirty years ago and was unable to obtain employment according to Augusta authorities. He had been in Bath seeking work a few days earlier. Pierce was connected to the Morse family via his father Isaiah Pierce who cared for Capt. James T. Morse.

Harvey V. Pierce Augusta Phippsburg Isaiah Pierce James T. Morse Winneganee Bridge Pierce Bath Mr. Pierce

Mrs Ida M Stewart obituary widowed Woolwich resident

Mrs Ida M Stewart 62 widow of William H Stewart died Friday afternoon in Woolwich. Born in Bath to Thomas and Mary Murray Long she lived most of her life in Woolwich. Survived by four brothers Thomas and John Long of Woolwich Henry and William Long of Bath and sister Mrs Olive Deojay of Bath.

Ida M. Stewart William H. Stewart Woolwich Bath Thomas and Mary Murray Long Thomas John Long Henry William Long Olive Deojay

Captain Eugene H. Stanton Dies After Long Illness

Capt. Eugene H. Stanton aged 65 of Rockland died Monday at the Marine hospital in Portland after a long illness. He was father of Harold T. Stanton of 22 Deering Street, Rockland. Survived by brother Lewis B. Stanton of Stonington Connecticut and four grandchildren. Funeral held Wednesday at Russell Funeral Parlors, Rockland.

Eugene H. Stanton Rockland Harold T. Stanton Deering Street This City Marine Hospital Portland Lewis B. Stanton Stonington

Death of John W Pushard at Dresden Mills

John W. Pushard died June 1 at his Dresden Mills home after years of failing health. Born in Wiscasset on June 4, 1854, he was the son of William and Mary Giles Pushard. Survived by a single son Albert M. Pushard of Randolph.

John W. Pushard Dresden Mills Wiscasset William Mary Giles Pushard Albert M. Pushard Randolph

Committal Service for Augustus A Morse Held in Maple Grove

A committal service was held Sunday at Maple Grove Cemetery for Augustus A Morse 84 who died May 25 in Massachusetts Memorial Hospital Boston Rev Ernest Heywood of Wesley Methodist Church officiated Morse lived for many years in Round Pond and had recently moved to Boston His near relatives include two cousins Charles H Morse and Emma S Morse of Bath

Maple Grove Cemetery Augustus A. Morse Massachusetts Memorial Hospital Boston Ernest Heywood Wesley Methodist Church Morse Round Pond Charles H Emma S. Morse Bath

Mrs Stewart's Funeral Held At Woolwich

The funeral of Mrs Tda M. Stewart widow of William H. H. Stewart of Woolwich occurred Sunday afternoon at two at the Arthur F. Mayo funeral residence 819 High Street. Rev Frederick P. Moffatt of Corliss Street church officiated with bearers Peres Marston Thomas Long William Low Nelson Rice. Burial followed in Ravesside cemetery Days Ferry.

Tda M. Stewart William HH. Stewart Woolwich Arthur FL. Mayo High Street Frederick P. Moffatt Corliss Street Peres, Marston Thomas Long William Low Nelson Rice Ravesside Days Ferry

Mrs Fisher's Funeral Held for Myrtie B Fisher

The body of Myrtie B. Fisher widow of Job P. Fisher who died May 31 in Philadelphia arrived Thursday A congregational service was held Friday at 2 PM and burial followed in Oak Grove Cemetery Dr David L Wilson of Central Church officiated

Myrtie B. Fisher Job P. Fisher Philadephia Oak Grove Cemetery David L. Wilson Central Church

Commander and Mrs Vroom Depart for Philadelphia Visit Ends

Commander and Mrs Guysbert B Vroom left Tuesday for Philadelphia after a visit at their home in Phippsburg. Commander Vroom, longtime inspector of machinery at Bath Iron Works, has been ordered to the Navy Yard in Philadelphia from the West Coast where he served on the Pacific fleet flagship.

Guysbert B. Vroom Philadelphia Heir Phippsburg Vroom Bath Iron Works Navy Yard

Bath Rotary Club Plans Bowl of Rice Aid for China Suffering

Bath Rotary Club members heard at luncheon about the Bowl of Rice fundraiser to aid non combatant Chinese refugees in wartime conditions. Proceeds from 75 cent luncheons go toward food and medicine via the Red Cross and Civilian Relief in China.

President Hill Rotary Club Sedgwick China United Council Charles C. Low Red Cross Charles T. Small Bath Rotary Club Barrows Bath Club F. B. Nichols Rotary District Chateau Frontenac Maurice Duperry Paris Rotary International United States Canada Rotary Club of Quebec Dromore Grange Hall

Shower Given for Miss Margaret Marshall

Graduate nurses and Alumnae Association members held a Monday night shower for Miss Margaret Marshall of Lewiston instructress who will marry Leonard Murphy of Flushing New York this Summer. She received an electric percolator. first prize went to Miss Olive Andrews and second to Miss Lois Jomini.

Margaret Marshall Lewiston Leonard Murphy Flushing N. Y Marshall Olive Andrews Lois Jomini Seth S. Mullin Vinal Hunnewell Woolwich Louise Rogers Emery Freeman Ruth Thompson Nellie McCabe Estelle Thompson Alice Murphy Gladys Wolstenholme Katharine Hecht Gladys Collamore Evelyn Hathorne Josephine Moore Evelyn Plummer Helen V. Downing

Maine Couple Engaged In Portland Society Circle

Miss M Eleanor Bates of Portland and George Austin Bailey of Cape Elizabeth announce their engagement on June 1 during a Chatorso Club meeting. The couple, both employed in Portland, plan a wedding after Bates’s Morse High, Deering High School education and Bailey’s Deering High School background.

M. Eleanor Bates Portland Martha E Samuel F. Bates West Bath George Austin Bailey George Bailey Ocean House Road Cape Elizabeth Miss Bates Chatorso Club Helen Archambeau Lillian Kern Olive Archambeau Arthur Christy Harold Austin Norman Bruns Frances Jordan Wesley Drew Fred Duren Martha Bates Chester Freeman Pearl Weeman Bates Morse High School Bailey Deering High School

Conservatory Chorus Performs Solo by Hibbert Norton at Jordan Hall

Hibbert Norton of Bath, a tenor and pupil of Rulon Robison at the New England Conservatory of Music, sang as a soloist with the Conservatory Chorus and Orchestra in a concert at Jordan Hall on Thursday afternoon June 2.

Also Mentioned on This Page

West Dresden D. M. Humphreys & Co Sagadahock Block Bath, Me Room Mrs. Oliver’s South End P.T.A James Young Palmyra Young Maine Real Estate Association Meeting LES Camarades OPERA Musical Society Allan H. Ramsay Alderman Powers McLaughlin Harold P. Small James W. Dunton Gardiner James F. Dunton James Manier Hudson Dunton James, Jr Mrs. H. Alvena Oliver Mrs. Stewart Mrs. Fisher Miss Marshall Fred S. Curtis & CO Thomas R. Huston
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