Firemen Observe Memorial With Parade Service
Bath memorial day observance saw Bath Memorial Firemen's Association march from central station at six to Oak Grove cemetery for exercises led by Rev George B Wolstenholme and Rev Timothy C Maney with Dr David L Wilson and a Lobes of Masons service. The parade featured Chief Richard Frates and the Saint Cecelia Boys Band with five young drummers, then returned to the central station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Center
Front
Linden
Washington
North
Centennial Avenue
Oak Grove
George B. Wolstenholme
Timothy C. Maney
David L. Wilson
Peath-Brunswick Highway
Lincole Street
Green High
Water Streets
Central Station
Georgetown Community Notes From A Maine Town
Mrs Ralph Dunton came from Portland to vote at the primaries but her husband, injured, is in Maine General hospital. The Working League held its last meeting and plans summer events for Red Cross. Ralph Jewett netted 20 herring in Knubble Bay. Jacqueline Ann Colby born to Mr and Mrs Clarence Colby of Portland. Seward Emmons campaigned vigorously for State Representative with strong local support despite rain. A Wednesday blackout thrilled residents. Overlook hall dance results pending. Mrs Mac Hagan sprained her wrist recently. Myrtle Wing visits from Peaks Island for the summer. Philip Dalrymple Jr and a Portland friend were dining out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Dunton
Portland
Dunton
Maine General Hospital
Duntons
Robinhood
Chester Horne
W. A. Todd
Dorothy Stuart
MacMahan Island
Clarence Colby
Bath Memorial Hospital
Jacqueline Ann Colby
Colby
Arline Hunter
John Gordan
Bangor
Gordan
Stella Gordan
Seward E. Emmons
Overlook Hall
Mac Hagan
Social notes from Bath area and Kennebec Point summer visitors
A crowded list of visitors and residents arrives at cottages and farms including Rev and Mrs Daniel Bliss of Greenwich Conn Mrs Meta Bearce from Malden Mass Miss Patty Hill and an Australian classmate at Radcliffe College Mrs Florence Woodside of Bath Mrs Frank Hollis of Portland and many others visit Kennebec Point Oak Cemetery Robinhood Bath and surrounding towns Engagement announced Miss Marilu Thompson daughter of Henry Bascom Thompson of Pasadena to Thomas B Parks of the same circle at a recent party hosted by the bride elect. no wedding date set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ner
Harold J. Brown
Daniel Bliss
Greenwich
Roy Newman
Bath
Eleanor King
Phippsburg
Kennebec Point
Inez Allen
Sedgwick
Kechwetter
William Hollanaise
Brooklyn
N. Y
Zorach Place
Erlon Newdick
Augusta
Place
Hopkinson
Mass
Place Cottage
Indian Point
Roland Petterson
Boston
Robinhood
Barbara Young
Mary Lee Riggs
Riggs College
Smith College
Howard Trafton
Trafton
Vira Trafton
Lincoln Street
George Laskey
Fred
John
Laskey
Allen
Dorothy Stuart
Belle Heald
Walter Cummings
Sidney Dalrymple
Chester
Merrill Bowles
Bangor
Roy J. Campbell
Sayde Campbell
John Wilson
Hallowell
Deborah
Wilson Home
Edward Wren
Bailey's Island
Roger Petterson
Portland
Petterson
Howard G. Heald
Dr. Morin
Henry Bascom Thompson
North
Chester Avenue
Pasadena
Calif
Marilu Thompson
Thomas B. Parks
Miss Thompson
Pasadena Muir Technical Junior College
Mr. Parks
Harry St. Clarke
Gem Cottage
Georgetown
West Bath Grange Hosts Fine Monday Program
About 75 attended a West Bath grange meeting in the grange hall on Monday evening. The program featured singing by Rena Ulmer and Leonard Boucher, a reading by Mrs. Everett G. Lemont, and a general information test. degrees will be conferred June 29 and July 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Bath Grange
Grange Hall
Warland A. Ladd
Rena Ulmer
Morse High School
Portsmouth
N. H
Mohiba
Bath High School Alumni Association
Lewis D. Carter
Leonard Boucher
St. Mary's School
Dover
The
Orange
the Grange
Everett G. Lemont
America
Joseph W. Larrabee
West Bath
Ceres
Topsham Grange
Ulmer
Grange
Gloria Leavitt
Morse
Five Islands Community Notices and People at Sedgemere
Five Islands School closed for Thursday with pupils later enjoying a Sedgemere picnic. Local residents and visitors are listed attending events, visits, and family gatherings from Bath, Freeport, St. Albans, Skowhegan, and Boston. Names include Eddie Carr at Bath Iron Works, Miss Ivanetta Newton, Norman Pierce, and Francis Pierce among many Bath and Five Islands households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sedgemere
Eddie Carr
South Portland
Bath Iron Works
George Philbrook
Freeport
Bath
Nelson
Snowman
Ransom Sawyer
Five Islands
Good Neighbor Club
Francis Pierce
Red Cross
L. I. Stowe
Victor Pinkham
T. E. Cromwell
Franz Stevens
J.G. Stevens
Henry Moore
Philip Pinkham
Charles Lewis
Ivanetta Newton
Marion Stevens
Skowhegan
Miss Stevens
Farmington Normal School
Pvt
Merton Pinkham
Pine Point
N. Y
Maurice Minkham
Brotherhood Hears Report On Meeting In Shipyard Workers
At a meeting of the Independent Brotherhood of Shipyard Workers delegates Frank C. Dingley and Harold Bish reported on a Washington D C alliance session last week but could not disclose details due to a government request until all business closes at the June 22 final meeting. Dingley was reelected to represent the Brotherhood in Washington. President Harkins outlined upcoming wage scales effective May 4 with back pay due July 38. An upcoming meeting is set for Tuesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independent Brotherhood of Shipyard Workers
Frank C. Dirigley
Harold Bish
East Coast Alliance
War Production Board
Washington
D.C
Frank C Dingley
Brotherhood
Harkins
Cotton Topic Dominates Dromore Farm Bureau Meeting
Dromore Farm Bureau met in Dro more Grange with a noon box lunch led by Hazel Hilton. Miss Mary L. Wright discussed cotton uses and fabrics, noting wool and silk shortages, new substitutes, lighter colors, and care to extend clothing life. Local leaders were appointed to relay government extension updates to groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dromore
England
Stonybrook
George C. Seals
Phippsbury Center
Walter J. McCourt
Donald F. Preble
Parker Head
Earl Lowell
Cox's Head
M. FE. Wilbur
Popham Beach
Lawrence Taylor
Small Point
Margaret Wyman
Sebasco
Phillip Jacob
Elizabeth Burnham
John F. Leach
Edward Sewall to Lead Bath County Country Club
Edward Sewall was elected president of the Bath County club by directors at a Monday meeting in the Independent editor’s office. He will name committees and make appointments, with strong cooperation from the board. Sewall is a prominent local businessman, and his father, the late Mark W. Sewall, helped form the club and supported the stock drive. The club anticipates a successful season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath County Club
The
Independent
Edward Seewall
Sewall
Mark W. Sewall
Iota Sigma Meeting Notes From Mrs Seth Snipe Event
Iota Sigma held a meeting Tuesday at the home of Mrs Seth on Marstaill avenue with several guests including Mrs Wilfred Pratt Miss Marjorie Vo Stover and Miss Dates Gi Rowers. Mrs Roward McGuigean presided and Miss Trina De Groves was secretary. Mrs Charles Renney was named assistant to Mrs Soipe of the Moral committee. A local reading followed with a Chinese auction led by Mrs Wilfred Pratt. Refreshments were served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tota Sigma
Seth
Sore
Ey Marstaill
Wilfred Pratt
Marjorie VO Stover
Dates
Roward McCguigean
Trina de Groves
Charles Renney
Soipe
Wilfred Co. Pratt
Krefreshments Weis
Hater
Edward Little High School Commencement Week Events
Edward Little High School held three ceremonies in one program for graduation activities. The senior banquet occurred Monday at Elm Street Universalist Church at six, followed by Class Day at 8 15 in the high school auditorium, and a senior reception at 9 in the school gymnasium continuing through the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hte
Edward Little High School
Elm Street Universalist Church
Bathman Weds A Fairfield Girl Monday Morning
James Edward McLaughlin Jr son of Mr and Mrs James E McLaughlin Bath and Miss Mary Lou Sawyer RN daughter of Mr and Mrs Warren Sawyer Fort Fairfield wed in Fort Fairfield Catholic church. Rev Daniel Hagerty officiated. Attendants were John J McLaughlin and Theresa Sawyer. Wedding breakfast at Fort Fairfield Country Club. Bride wore white taffeta. bridesmaid blue. Couple to reside in Bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Edward McLaughlin, Jr
James E. McLaughlin
Willow Street
City
Mary Lou Sawyer
R.N
Warren Sawyer
Fort Fairfield
Daniel J. Hagerty
John J. McLaughlin
Bath
Theresa Sawyer
Sawyer
Fort Fairfield Country Club
U. S. Boundary Line
Canada
McLaughlin
Morse High School
Bath Iron Works Corp
Madigan Memorial Hospital
Houston
Funeral for Minnie Thompson Held at Mayo Home
Minnie Thompson’s funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at two o clock at Mayo Funeral Home High Street with Dr. David L. Wilson officiating. Bearers were Farley Howard Wallace Mayo and Harry Larrabee. Burial followed at Oak Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parirs
Minnie Thompson
Mayo Funeral Home
High Street
David L. Wilson
Farley
Howard
Wallace Mayo
Harry Larrabee
Oak Grove
Funeral for Clifford B. Wilband Held Friday
Clifford B. Wilband died Tuesday morning and his funeral was set for Friday at two o clock at the Arthur F. Mayo funeral residence on High street with Rev. Joseph O. Purdue officiating. Separate items note Doris E Armstrong and Miss Armstrong attended Gorham Normal School graduation in Russell Hall and Miss Armstrong’s various club roles and teaching preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford B. Wilband
Arthur FL Mayo
High Street
Joseph O. Purdue
D. Wylie Lemont
William A. Armstrong
Gorham
Gorham Normal
Russell Hall
Arstrong
Payson Smith
Francis N. Bailey
Mary Louise Stuart
Portland
Mrs Margaret Cargill Hosts Monday Contract Club Luncheon
Miss Margaret Cargill entertained the Monday Contract club at her High street home at noon for a luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Cargill
High Street
Obituary of Minnie E Thompson 74 Wife of William W Thompson
Minnie E Thompson 74 wife of William W Thompson of Winneganee died early Sunday at Memorial Hospital after one day as a patient She was born December 19 1867 in Farmington daughter of James Small and his wife Survived by husband five sons three daughters two sisters and two brothers Funeral held Tuesday from Arthur F Mayo Funeral Residence in Winthrop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie E. Thompson
William W. Thompson
Winneganee
Memorial Hospital
Mrs. Thompson
Farmington
James Small
James Robinson
Walla Walla
Wash
Ruel Robinson
Pan Handle
Texas
Roger Robinson
George Thompson
Atlanta, Ga
Walter
Clifford B Wilband dies at 64 at Bath home
Clifford B Wilband age 64 years 11 months 29 days died at his Bath Maine home after months of illness. He worked as a clerk in the river department at Bath Iron Works Corp. He born in Harvie New Brunswick son of Isaac and Abigail Wilband. Survived by widow Isabelle D mother Abigail Bishop Bath and brother Andrew W Wilband Fort Lauderdale. Funeral Friday at two with location to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford B. Wilband
High Street
Bath Iron Works Corp
Mr. Wilband
Harvie
New Brunswick
Isaac and
Abigail Wilband
Isabelle D
Abigail Bishop
Bath
Andrew W. Wilband
Fort Lauderdale
Florida
Funeral for Walter E. Barstow Held After Illness
Walter E. Barstow died Thursday after a long illness. He had long links with First National stores. His widow is Mrs Sadie E. Quinn Barstow of Bath. He is survived by three young sons and a sister of Mrs. Cram and Mrs. Snow. Funeral was attended by Mr. and Mrs. Gerald A. Cram of Bath and Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Snow of Brunswick who traveled to Bath for the service Saturday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald A. Cram
Washington Street
A. J. Snow
Brunswick
Bath
Death of Mrs Catherine Percy of Salem Mass
Augustus A Percy of Bath street reported the death of his sister in law Mrs Catherine Percy of Salem Massachusetts wife of Dr George Percy. Mrs Percy had been ill for months and is survived by her husband Dr Percy of 359 Essex Street Salem. They were longtime summer visitors at their Popham Beach cottage. Funeral was Sunday at two PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augustus A. Percy
Bath Street
Catherine Percy
Salem
Mass
George Percy
Percy
Essex Street
Bath
Popham Beach
Man's Body Found in Topsham Camp
Ambrose Gerlek was found dead in his camp in the Pejepscot section of Topsham by neighbor Dennis Leavitt at about 5.80 Wednesday of last week. Sheriff Charles Messenger County Attorney Ralph Dale and Dr. Albert Owen investigated. Death was declared due to natural causes. Gerlek had been ill and under a physician's care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ambrose Gerlek
Pejepscot
Topsham
Dennis Leavitt
Sherdt
Charles W. Messenger
Ralph O. Dale
Albert S. Owen
Gerlek
Funeral for Laurence S. Ryan at Woolwich home
Laurence S. Ryan of Ryan's Corner Woolwich died Tuesday at his daughter's home in Brookline Pennsylvania. Funeral held Friday at 2 PM at Arthur F Mayo funeral residence 619 High Street conducted by Rev Charles Brown formerly of Woolwich. Burial in Riverside Cemetery family lot Woolwich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurence S. Ryan
Ryan's Corner
Woolwich
George M. Carlton
Brookline
Arthur F. Mayo
High Street
Charles Brown
Monmouth
Riverside Cemetery
Mrs Martha Oliver Funeral Services Held
Funeral services for Mrs Martha Oliver were held at Mayo Funeral Home Thursday afternoon at two with Rev Charles L Kinney officiating. Bearers were Harry Whitman Daniel MacDonald Arelee Rolfe and Fred Osgood. Burial was in the family lot in Oak Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Oliver
Mayo Funeral Home
Charles L. Kinney
Harry Whitman
Daniel MacDonald
Arelee Rolfe
Fred Osgood
Oak Grove
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dresden
Edna
Louise Robbins
Barbara Rittal
Katherine Beckwith
Madelyn Rittal
Edward James
Virginia Robbins
Edna Robbins
Frank James
Yvonne Bailey
Dorothy Rittall
Cecil Beck
Franklin James
Madelyn Rittall
Barbara Rittall
Albert Robbins
Middle Bridge School
Miss Sheldon
Eastern River
Etta Kennerson
Whitefield
Maybelle Perry
Berton Reed
Sortwell
Bridge Academy
Masonic Building
Kirk Latimer
Jeanette Weymouth
Nola
Mabel Brackett
Barbie
Elsie Rittall
Justine
Evelyn Dunn
Steve
Paul Grafflam
Gramp
Donald Maloy
Paul Graffam
William MacComb
W. B. Mitchell
Bowdoin College
Alex
Ander Cairns
Beacon Street Methodist Church
Temple
Myrtle Wing
Peak’s Island
Emma Billings
Philip Dalrymple, Jr
Sears
U. S
Honor
U.S. War Bonds
Searstyle
Sears, Roebuck
Center Street
Bath, Maine
Clyde Caton
Catons
William DeWolfe
Isabel
Carrie Stevens
Woodrow Gray
Kittery
E. C. Boynton
Scarsdale
Malden Island
P. D. Wilkins
Lewiston
Sedgemere Road
Laura Harding
Stinson Davis
Mr. Davis
L. H. Rowe
Rowe
Seward Emmons
G. P. Worrell
Anna Worrell
Philadelphia
Rockmere
Ralph Worrell
Harriet Worrell
M. R. Boynton
H. B. Cranshaw
Philip
Newton
Norman
Randolph
Mr. Pierce
A. G
J. Fred Tobey Jr
Middle Street
Harold Dowling
Bernard Sossen
Brighton
Martin Freeman
Lossen
Leonard F. Wetherbee
Western Avenue
Wakefield
Dromore Farm Bureau
Edward Sewall
Iota Sigma
Seth Snipe
Bathman
Walter E. Barstow
L. S. Ryan
Mrs. Oliver’s
Freds, Curtis & CO
Thomas R. Huston
Washington St
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