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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1931

Page

6

Richmond High Commencement and Local News Roundup

Richmond high school held commencement in the opera house with a 2 30 processional for juniors and seniors in gray gowns, featuring speeches, gifts, and diplomas. A reception and ball followed. other items cover local visits, Grange meeting, graduation notes, and business leaders planning a meeting in Legion hall.

Richmond High Opera House Cocker Hee Wial Einar Terrance Curran Tra Elizabeth Myra Haynes Winnifred Gertrude Gilbert Joseph Adolphus Savoie William Champney Merlin Joy Rachel Strout Mary Cass Louise Smith Edna Leon Bertha Sencabaugh Hazel Bennett Georgia Brown Hazel Mealey Marion Mealey Freda Mariner Winnifred Gilbert Virginia Suilphen Elizabeth Haynes Margaret Sears Ruth Savage Ralph Brown Wilson Watts William Ney Herman Muise Adolphus Savo

Richmond Considers a Talking Theatre Feasibility

At a town meeting in Richmond a committee was formed to study establishing a talking picture theatre, possibly by converting the Richmond hotel property. The group includes E E Durand as chairman W W Gardner secretary H Hinchliffe and others from local business and manufacturing firms. The report is due at the Legion hall meeting tonight.

Selectmen’s Richmond Archer Boston H. Hinckliff Richmond Worsted Co. Inc Edwin E. Durand Durand Shoe Co W. W. Gardiner Richmond Shoe Co Holmes Myrtle Stewarts Gardiner Street Mabel Rumrill Brunswick Florence Watson Bath Seth Watson Mt. Carmel Richmond High School Garnet William Champney Freda Mariner Mary Cass Ruth Savage Hazel Bennett Rachel Strout Bertha Seneabaugh Wilson Watts Hazel Mealy Denny Champney Edna Leon Adolphus Savoie Francis James Harry James Lynn Mass Charles James Brunswick Road Sadie Hull Winfield Cundy’s Har George Wilson Frank Preble Wilson Camp Moosehead Lake Fred Rowe Mildred Costellon Portland Percy Farmer Arthur Turner Ray Meserve Woodfords Albert Meserve Carlton Randall Boston Radio School Philip Randall University of Maine

Gests of Dunlap Thursday Evening in Maine Masonic Event

About 75 members of Portland commandery K T visited Dunlap commandery at Masonic temple Thursday night as the visiting Sir Knights exemplified the Order of the Temple. Rev David L Wilson of Bath grand commander of Maine was officially received with a parade, supper, and drills by 24 Portland members.

Portland Commandery K. T Dunlap Commandery Masonic Temple Order of the Temple Maine David L. Wilson Bath Hotel Phoenix Washington Street Morse High School Oliver Moses the Phoenix Wilson Temple Washington Center Front Linden Washington Streets Genesta Chapter Burke Winter Portland

Georgetown Social Roundup and church plans in town

Mr. and Mrs. Walter W. Cummings of Portland and others visited Georgetown over the weekend. The Five Islands and Center schools will unite for community exercises at Union Hall Friday at 7 30 p m with cake and ice cream for sale. Plans for Georgetown First Free Baptist church 150th anniversary were discussed by a committee chaired by Rev F W Hovey.

Walter W. Cummings Portland George F. Oliver Bath de Trafton Gaston LaChaise New York Elizabeth Hunt W. C. Todd Thomas Hagan Percy Bailey Woolwich Thomas Blaisdell Five Islands Marion Hunt Judge Pierce Massachusetts Seguinland Dorothy Stuart Robinhood MacMahan Island Stuart W. O. Oliver E. B. Billings Working League Elson Field Edgar Warren Herman Spinney Bay Point Cone Gray Road Perdwin Colleen Bryer Sumner Mains Charles Williams Becket Mass First Baptist Alfred Rowe Christian Endeavor Meeting Agnes Powers Warren Bright Boston University Arrowsie Bright Georgetown First Free F. W.,hovey

Rotary hears talk about transportation

Col. George E. Fogg spoke on Transportation at the Rotary luncheon at Hotel Phoenix. He traced railroad history from DeWitt Clinton to present, noted competition from canals and roads, and urged fair rates under Interstate Commerce Commission while railroads bear maintenance costs. Inspector Arthur C. Passmore attended as a guest.

Rotary Club Hotel Phoenix George E. Fogg Maine Central Railroad Henry W. Owen National Guard Fogg DeWitt Clinton Seaboard West Panama Cape Cod Interstate Commerce Commission Col. Fogg Arthur C. Passmore Government Service St. Andrew's, N. B

Portland Truck Driver Fined For Parking Violations

Arthur Wood, a Portland truck driver, was fined $5 and costs of $6.95 in municipal court after pleading guilty to three city parking violations. Judge John J. Keegan imposed the fines for parking on the wrong side of the street, within 10 feet of a corner, and where signs indicated no parking. City Marshal Walter L. Whitney, the complainant, said Wood argued when asked to move the truck.

Arthur Wood Portland John J. Keegan Walter L. Whitney Wood

Mrs Lula Turner Attends Lesley Kindergarten Commencement

Mrs Lula H. Turner visits Massachusetts to attend the Lesley Kindergarten commencement where her daughter Carolyn E. serves as class president. She plans to return home in the middle of the week.

Lula H. Turner Mass Lesley Kindergarten School Carolyn E

Enjoyable Program at June Cosmopolitan Club Meeting

The June meeting of the Cosmopolitan club featured an Old Magazine skit, a quartet, two tap dances, and a hobo dance. Mrs. Rachel Hodgdon led the music committee with Miss Thelma Burleigh and Ruth Hodgdon, plus 60 members attended and refreshments followed.

Cosmopolitan Club Rachel Hodgdon Thelma Burleigh Ruth Hodgdon Madelyn Maine Federation of Women’s Clubs George M. Chase Lewiston Auburn Lisbon Falls Mechanic Falls Frederick W. Freeman Lena Donnell H. Emma Magoun Ruth Farnham Frostina Marston Ruth Dennison Harriet Jaqua Marcia Moulton Rosanna McFadden Marie Colby Doris Dyer Bernice Colby Bessie F. Greenblatt Rachel Nichols Minnie White Helen Walker Frostina E. Marston

Sheriff Seeks Horace Witham in Non-Support Case

Bowdoinham Horace Witham is sought on contempt of court for failing to pay $7 weekly for his wife and two children since May 15. The judge learned the wife had received only $4 and Bowdoinham officials deferred aid, awaiting his contributions.

Sheriff's Department Horace Witham Bowdoinham John J. Keegan Witham

White Ribboners Elect Sagadahoc County Officers

At the Sagadahoc County convention of the W C T U held last week in West Bowdoin, officers were elected including Lizzie B C Chaney of Bath as president Alegra Bickford of Lisbon Falls as vice president Agnes Roberts of Bath as recording secretary Benja Keay of West Bowdoin as corresponding secretary Grace Taylor of Lisbon as treasurer. Rev J P Roberts led devotion and noontide prayer before an executive board meeting and afternoon program. Grace Louise Burns of Los Angeles Cal national field secretary gave the address and spoke again in the evening.

Sagadahoc W.C.T.U West Bowdoin Lizzie B. C. Chaney Bath Alegra Bickford Lisbon Falls Agnes Roberts Benja Keay Grace Taylor Lisbon J. P. Roberts

William J Talbot Dies After Six Months Illness

William James Talbot aged 21 died at his home 152 Commercial street Thursday at 445 PM after a six months illness. A native of the city, he was the son of George Talbot and Alice Fogg Talbot later Mrs Harry Guerney of East Boston. He attended local schools and was known as a drummer. He worked at several stores including A and P First National Commercial Market and Arthur's Lunch. His last job was at One A and P Bakery Co in Portland. He is survived by his parents a brother Alton Talbot of East Boston and two half siblings Irving and Marion Talbot of this city.

Cora Searles Mary Searles Bridgton W. F. Dunham Frank Purington Cumberland Center Elmer Purington Harry Curran E. O. Tarr Grand Chapter Portland Kenneth McFarland Gardiner J. F. Grant Milton Arches Winthrop Mass B. R. Temple Hattie Witham Lewis Arthur North Conway N. H Progressive Grange H. M. Tarr Providence R. I Dexter Fowles Bath John Plummer Jr Skowhegan Richmond High School Ora Reed Nettie Umberhind Lyte Lint George Gilbert Fidelity Mutual Insurance Co Augusta Brunswick Rockland Richmond Guy Nichols Margaret Herfal Eric Thomlinson Waltham Perley Wedge Annie Locke Whitman John Hartford Jennie Randall George Little Phylis Lynn George Otto Mae Rochester Elizabeth Small Richard Derby Winchester J. E. Alexander Harold Hinchliff Boston Hinch Amy Bradley U. W C. W Fort Allen Park Vanessa Beedle Adele Maloy Mildred Skinner Margaret Grover Ethel Rankins Mildred Harford Dickenson Viola Douglas Joe Tyler Minnie Skinner Viola Waltz Margaret Harford George Harford Charles Brown Danvers Mrs. Brown Mr. Brown Doris Eleanor Elizabeth Haynes William James Talbot Commercial Street Mr. Talbot George Talbot Alice Fogg Talbot Harry Guerney A. and P First National Arthur's One A. and P.bakery Co Alton Talbot Irving Talbot Marion Talbot

Georgiana A. Webber 89 dies at daughter’s home

Mrs. Georgiana A. Webber aged 89 widow of Lincoln E. Webber died Friday at her daughter Daisy B. Wilson’s home in Woolwich after a 14 week illness ending in pneumonia. Born in Medford Massachusetts she was a daughter of Benjamin and Mary Walker and had resided with her daughter since her husband’s death 14 years ago, moving from Hyde Park Massachusetts. A newborn girl named Jean Hartwell Low was born to Galen M. Low and his wife of Brookline Massachusetts.

Georgiana A. Webber Lincoln E. Webber Daisy B. Wilson Murphy’s Corner Woolwich Medford Mass Benjamin and Mary Walker Hyde Park

Five Islands Community Notes Highlights Local Travel and Events

Walter E. Reid of Seguinland sails to New York on business. Shaw Moulton cadet at Freehold military school to attend commencement with Bertha Newell. Various residents visit Bath, Sedgemere, and unions, attending graduations, meetings, and family gatherings. Local society details include summer homes, hospital stays, and lodge activities.

Walter E. Reid Seguinland New York L. D. Moulton Bertha Newell Freehold Military School Shaw Moulton Alfred W. Butler Elizabeth Barbara Lincoln, Mare Charles H. Davis Bath City Hospital George Smith Gertrude Sedgemere Charles Campbell Fred Carr J. G. Stevens R. G. Frost Freemont N. H E. M. Frost Frost Wallace Pierce Southport Paul Grace George Hanna Clinton Hanna Belgrade Blanchette Harford Ladies’ Aid Grange Hall Charles Nocton Bath Charles A. MacMahan Harlan Fossett Berlin N. H J. A. Folsom Augusta E. A. Freeman T. E. Cromwell Hartley Harley Alonzo Thibodeau Fred P. Carr Harry Greenlaw Union Hall Elbridge Mains Malden Mass Edward Lewis Auburn and Son Gott's Cove Margaret Conklin Sheepsc

Topsham Grangers Stage Entertaining Program at Meeting

Topsham grange furnished an entertaining program at West Bath grange. 205 attended, 75 visitors. Performances included the Topsham orchestra, a kitchen orchestra, readings by Marjorie Burroughs and Harry Edgecomb, a sketch Hiring the School Marm, vocal and piano solos, a xylophone solo, and a mandolin guitar duet. Refreshments and dancing followed. first and second degrees to be conferred at West Bath next meeting. A program committee for June 29 was named.

Topsham Grange West Bath Grange Topsham Orchestra Bertha Wright Roland Berry Roy Hyde Roy Sydieman the Grange Ann Perry Myrtle French Ida Worrey Iva Faucher Ruby Wilson Annie Teeling Frank French Chester Worrey Bernard Comeau Alice B. Ramsay Eila Douglas

Obituary of George Greenleaf of Melrose Highlands Mass

George Greenleaf 41 of Melrose Highlands Mass died after gall stone surgery led to peritonitis at a Massachusetts hospital. He owned Mohawk Motor Garage in Everett and served as Rotary president in Melrose, a 32nd degree Mason and Shriner. Survived by wife Mabel Jaques of Melrose, mother Ida Greenleaf of Westport, three sisters and one brother. Funeral arrangements to be announced.

George Greenclaf Melrose Highlands Mass Massachusetts Hospital Albert McFadden Park Street Mr. Greenleaf Westport Henry Greenleaf Ida Greenleaf Melrose Eastport Bath Mohawk Motor Garage Everett Greenleaf Rotary Club Mabel Jaques Chauncey Lewis Burton Lyon Cliftondale Clarence Greenleaf McFadden

Isaiah King Funeral Held at Home Service

The funeral for Isaiah King, a veteran retired boilermaker, was held Tuesday at 11 AM at his home on Academy Street. Reverend Howard P. Jett of the Nazarene church officiated as bearers Charles King James King Fred and John Freman accompanied the service. Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery. Mr and Mrs Charles T Judge of Concord Massachusetts visited relatives including Mrs Carolyn Turner at 109 Oak Street after the service.

Isaiah King Academy Street Howard P. Jett The Nazarene Church Charles King James King Fred John Freman Oak Grove Charles T. Judge Concord Mass Judge Carolyn Turner Oak Street

Former Bath Woman Dies at Home in Lisbon Falls

Mary McInnes 78 widow of Daniel MacInnes died Sunday morning from a paralytic shock while living with her daughter Mrs Chester Varney in Lisbon Falls. Funeral Tuesday at two at Varney home with burial in Maple Grove Bath. She was born in Pembroke and lived mainly in Bath. member of the Methodist church. Survived by five daughters and three sons.

Mary McInnes Daniel MacInnes Lisbon Falls Bath Chester Varney Vining Street Maple Grove Cemetery MaciInnes Pembroke Hugh Cameron Methodist Church MacInnes Russell Stodder John Ellsworth Dorchester Mass Gladys MacInnes Middleton Ida MacInnes Greenfield Varney Herbert Hugh Horace MacInnes Massachusetts

Isaiah King 76 longtime boilermaker dies after long illness

Isaiah King a veteran boilermaker born in Bath died Saturday midnight after extended illness. He began work at the old Moulton shops and led erection of the standpipe on Rocky Hill. His last job was with Blaisdell & Leeman. Survived by son Wilbur L. King and daughter Mrs. Paul Libby, Bath. sister(s) and brother Charles M. King listed among relatives. Burial or memorial details not provided.

Isaiah King Moulton Commercial Street Broad Street Bath Frank Harriet King Rocky Hill Morses Knickerbocker Towage Co Blaisdell & Leeman Wilbur L. King Academy Street Paul Libby Portland Charles M. King Peter Pero Fred

Freeman Bath Mrs Harmon Boston and Brunswick

Brief notice lists names Freeman of Bath and Mrs. Robert Harmon of Brunswick and Mrs. Charles Cole of Boston, indicating a related social notice or event involving these individuals.

Funeral for Mrs. Margaret R. Pero Held at Curtis Chapel

The funeral for Mrs. Margaret R. Pero took place Thursday at 2 30 PM at Curtis funeral chapel 105 Center Street. Rev David L Wilson of Central Church officiated with bearers Ralph Pye Ralph Wallace Fred Wilson and Chester Talbot. Burial proceedings followed.

Margaret R. Pero Curtis Funeral Chapel Center Street David L. Wilson Central Church Ralph Pye Ralph Wallace Fred Wilson Chester Talbot Oak Grove

Funeral for Georgiana A Webber Widow of Lincoln Webber

Georgiana A. Webber widow of Lincoln Webber died recently. Her funeral was Monday at 2 PM at Daisy B. Wilson’s home in Murphy's Corner Woolwich officiated by Rev. Plineete Allen of Moatsweag church. Pallbearers were William Ray Milford Oliver Edward Shaw and Maurice Hathorne. Burial followed at Murphy's Corner cemetery.

Georgiana A. Webber Lincoln Is. Webber Daisy B. Wilson Murphy's Corner Woolwich Plinette Allen Moatsweag William Ray Milford Oliver Edward Shaw Maurice Hathorne Murphy’s Corner Cemetery

Talbot Funeral Held for William J Talbot at 152 Commercial

The funeral for William James Talbot was held Sunday afternoon at his home 152 Commercial Street. Rev George B Wolstenholme of People's Baptist Church officiated. Bearers were Gustav Meister Clarence Ayer Lester Reynolds Thomas Cummings. Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery.

William James Talbot Commercial Street George B. Wolstenholme People’s Baptist Church Gustav Meister Clarence Ayer Lester Reynolds Thomas Cummings Oak Grove

Oaklands Estate Open To Benefit Gardiner Hospital

Several houses and gardens will be opened in Gardiner on July 15 for the benefit of the Gardiner General hospital. The Oaklands estate stands out as the Gardiner family home for generations and the residence of Governor William Tudor Gardiner before he moved to the Blaine mansion in Augusta.

Gardiner Gardiner General Hospital Oaklands Tudor Gardiner Blaine Augusta

Fishing trip crew joins Sugar Island camp at Moosehead

Dr. Walter E. Rowe and George A. Churchill left Tuesday morning to join Capt. Samuel R. Percy and guests on a fishing trip at his camp on Sugar Island Lily Bay Lake Moosehead.

Walter E. Rowe George A. Churchill Samuel R. Percy Sugar Island Lily Bay Lake Moosehead

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J. W. Randlette Board of Selectmen Paul H. Michaud Millinocket Canada Bangor Michaud United States District Court Miss Jane ~Cushing Dobbs Ferry-on-Hudson N.Y Green Street Cushing Alys Thompson Georgetown Rotary Cosmopolitan William J. Talbot Galen M. Low Brookline, Mass Jean Hartwell Low Topsham Grangers George Greenleaf Bath Savings Institution Mary M’innes Mrs. Webber W. J. Talbot Funeral Uncle Ben Tle Paul G. Bagdikian Frieda E. Bagdikian Bagdikian Chiropractors Front Street Bath, Maine
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