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Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1938

Page

8

Richmond High School Holds Commencement Exercises

Fifteen seniors graduated in a Richmond ceremony led by Earl Dickinson with Carol Ann Hurley and Douglass Marriner as flower attendants. The program featured prayers, salutatory, prophecy, music, awards, and the diplomas were presented by Supt. Kendrick. Other local graduations and civic notices follow including Emerson School eighth grade exercises and Lions Club officer elections.

Richmond High School Earl Dickinson Carol Ann Hurley Douglass Marriner E. G. Edgett Margaret Patterson Marjorie Preble Fristoty Cee Seesan William Meserve, Jr Nathalie Southard Roger Hutchins Athalie McGinn Pete Myrtie K. Hinkley Hazel V. Dunklee Hazel Dunklee Myrtie Hinkley Fort Richmond Helen Seamans Lawrence Thompson C. M. Kendrick Robert Cate Philip Densmore Marion Dickey Helen Douglas Barbara Emerald Myrtie Hinckley Merle Lancaster Nathalie Southad Harold Trott

Notable Out-of-Town Attendees at Richmond Interment

The service included guests from Massachusetts such as Mr. and Mrs. Leo Hennessey of Gloucester, Frank Cussick and son Howard of Gardiner, Mr. and Mrs. James Deehan and Miss Florence Cussick of Boston, and Arthur Bent of Lynn, Mass.

Eva Alice Guiou 14 Dies After Illness in Richmond

Miss Eva Alice Guiou of Richmond died Thursday morning after a nine month heart illness. Born June 24 1924 at Presque Isle she was the daughter of Clowes and Lillian Grant Guiou and had lived in Richmond four years. Survived by seven brothers and nine sisters plus a grandfather Elijah Grant.

Eva Alice Guiou Richmond Presque Isle Clowes Lillian Grant Guiou Pine Tree Girl Scouts Emerson Grammar School Charles Stanley Frank Dale Gerald Clowes, Jr Merle Guiou Alberta Rand Mary Ackerson Dorothy LaBonte Gladys McKinnon Garnetta Arline Jacqueline Constance Marjorie Guiou Elijah Grant

Robert Burns Society installs new officers in GAR hall

The Robert Burns Society held its first officer installation Tuesday night in GAR hall Middle Street. President elect Alex Mac Donald was installed by Past President John Harkins with a gavel handover. Officers include John Swan vice president James Harkins past president Joseph Craig chaplain Stewart Anderson secretary and treasurer Matthew Harrison conductor John Burgon guard William Gray piper. The ceremony featured bagpipes poetry readings and Auld Lang Syne conclude the evening with songs and dancing by guests and Miss Stitphen Highland Fling.

The Lions Club C. B. Day M. E. Joss Russell Ring R. E. Libby S. W. Purinton Leslie Roberts Wallace Gardner D. O. Cate Hilda Hartford Shirley Lang Clarence Lang Mason C. Carter Woolwich James O. Carter Henry A. Groves Roy Goss Augusta Emerson Lane A. L Legion Home Marietta Greenlaw Sara Houdlette Sally Champney Greenlaw Helen Gilpatrick Fern Perry Ida Watson Grace Dickinson Pauline Preble Doris Morris Helen Gilpa Portland Edson Hartford Henry Dyer Gardiner General Hospital Genevieve Stewart Boothbay Harbor William K. McDonough St. Ambrose Church Valley Falls R. I Trappists James Joyce Father McDonough Elizabeth A. Dailey Howard Cussick James Deehan Joseph Riley Leo Hen Robert Burns Society Gar. Hall Middle Street John Harkins Alex MacDonald John Swan James Harkins Joseph Craig Stewart Anderson Matthew Harrison John Burgon William Gray President MacDonald Robert Burns MacDonald Gordon Burgon Harrison Mitchelson Piper Gray Miss Stitphen Kitty Leeman Mr. Leeman William Mitchell Rexford Stover Thomas Mitchelson

Reverend Sims Addresses WCTU Meeting

Rev Charles R Sims spoke at the Nazarene church on Tuesday afternoon as a guest offering prayer and a brief talk Mrs Wilfred W Chaney read an article on Flower Missions founder Jennie Cassidy and Mrs John L Russell read In Memorys Wreath The final meeting before summer recess is planned for June 29 at Mrs Chaneys home Committees listed for devotionals entertainment and refreshments with Mabel Paquet Elva Libby Marjorie Stover and Lois Palmer involved

W.C.T.U Nazarene Church Charles R. Sims Wilfred W. Chaney Jennie Cassidy Flower Missions John L. Russell Russell Street Mabel Paquet Elva Libby Marjorie Stover Russell Lois Palmer Chaney

North End Club Names General Committee

At the North End Community club meeting held Tuesday evening last week the general committee for the annual lawn party on July 20 21 22 was named Everett C Lemont chairman with Daniel MacDonald Edward A Footer Joseph R Oliver and John Atwood as assistants.

North End Community Club Everett C. Lemont Daniel MacDonald Edward A. Footer Joseph R. Oliver John Atwood

Sagadahoc Grange Meeting Highlights Ed Event

Sagadahoc grange in Bowdoin met Saturday with visitors from nearby granges. The program included songs by George Thompson, a farce Money Makes the Woman, poem Tell Him Now, roll call Where I Would Like to Spend My Vacation, Out of Season, guitar solo Richard Thompson, and others. W Ward of Brunswick to supply one hour of entertainment. dancing after the meeting.

Sagadahoc Grange Bowdoin West Bath Dromore Pine Tree George Thompson Dwight Adams Mary Burns Mattie Card Ernest Coombs Laurence Adams Richard Thompson Arthur Nelson Roland Letourneau

Enterprise Grange 4 Memorial Service Reported

Enterprise Grange 4 held a memorial service after its Tuesday meeting with In Memoriam Rebecca Rogers and Myrtle Stuart, a flower tribute, a poem reading, a Mina Floyd solo, and benediction by Ethel Rankins. The note lists Mrs Clifford Wentworth to serve on the constitution and by laws committee at the Republican state convention June 24 2526. The Republican town committee elected Leon M. Ayer as chairman Thomas C Wentworth as vice chairman Virginia Wentworth as secretary and J Ray Bradeen as treasurer.

Enterprise Grange Rebecca Rogers Myrtle Stuart Mina Floyd Ethel Rankins Clifford Wentworth Cornish Republican Town Committee Leon M. Ayer Thomas C. Wentworth Virginia Wentworth J. Ray Bradeen

Primary Vote Counts and Summer Preparations at Georgetown

In Georgetown a 130 vote primary was held Monday amid a small turnout of registered voters. Voters new to the rolls declared party affiliation about evenly split between Democrats and Republicans. The Levine family bought the Osborne property at West Georgetown and opened their house for the season. George T. Williams of Waterville arrived last week to prepare his home for summer occupancy for visitors from Massachusetts, joined by his sister-in-law Kathleen Morse of Canton and John Gillis of Boston, a NYNH&HRR sergeant. Across from West Georgetown lies Bald Head, a scenic headland. Williams, a noted poet, contributes a verse about Bald Head praising its rugged beauty and sunsets.

Levine Osborne West Georgetown George T. Williams Waterville Massachhusetts Katherine Morse Canton John Gillis Boston Gillis New York, New Haven & Hartford

Georgetown Notes Honor Student and Visiting Guests

Miss Dorothy Hagan of Georgetown graduated from North Yarmouth Academy with class honors and a notable oration "America, And Appreciation." Several locals and friends congratulate her, while she plans a business course. Also noted are visits from Doris Trafton and Gardiner Hanson, a motor trip to Moosehead Lake and Canada, and updates on local residents and schedules including election results for state representatives.

Dorothy Hagan North Yarmouth Academy America Academy Georgetown School of Commerce Doris Trafton Boston Howard M. Trafton Gardiner Hanson Arlington Mass Merton Jones Milwaukee Wis Gilbert Gunnell John T. N. Williams Moosehead Lake Canada Maud P. Thayer Westbrook Junior College Haverhill Howard W. Moody Bowdoinham Earle Alex Cunningham Moody Bowdoin Richmond Nancy Russell Martha Bowen B. H. Woodside Bath

Team Captains Named for Bath Memorial Hospital Drive

Bath residents learn the captains for the hospital fund drive with Mrs. R. Clinton McFadden and Mrs. Arthur Sewall arranging team routes and house to house canvassing set to begin Monday. Ward leaders include Mrs. William Donnell Miss Helen Hayes Mis A Winchenbach Miss Anna Trott Miss Mary Newell and Mrs. Charles Henderson. Sewall Metcalfe leads the Wiscasset effort aligned with Bath plans.

Bath Memorial Hospital R. Clinton McFadden Arthur Sewall Joseph I. Smith George Baer Connard William T. Donnell Helen Hayes Mis A. Winchenbach Anna Trott Mary Newell Charles T. Henderson Sewall Metcalfe Wiscasset Bath

Fine work displayed in Ungraded Room at Center School

The annual exhibit and tea showcased handicrafts from 30 Center Street School girls. Items ranged from copper trays and woven bracelets to towels, samplers, dresses, and sewing projects. Guests praised the teachers and the group received lumber for manual training.

Center Street Warren F Hawley Raymond C. Smail Frederick W. Winter

Vacation School at Winter Street Church Plans

Vacation school at Winter Street church runs July 5 to July 22 from nine to 11 45 a m for children ages 3 to finishing eighth grade. Registration Tuesday June 28 from 10 to 1130 a m in the chapel to help determine supplies. Teachers include Elaine Nasi with Linna Marie Purdue in Kindergarten. Martha Page with assistants in Primary. Barbara Matter with Barbara Curran and Barbara Pittman forJunior and Senior girls. Mrs John Parker for Senior girls text work. Mrs Cecil V Rowland for Senior girls handwork. Charles Camack for Junior boys. Rev Joseph O Purdue for Senior boys. Alice Lorraine Purdue as pianist.

Winter Street Elaine Nasi Linna Marie Purdue Martha Page Madeline Jones Martha Morse Patricia Webster Barbara Matter Barbara Curran Barbara Pittman John Parker Cecil V. Rowland Charles Camack Joseph O. Purdue Alice Lorraine Purdue

Maine Women Form Advisory Committee for World’s Fair

A hundred Maine women received certificates of membership in the Advisory Committee on Women’s Participation for the 1939 New York World’s Fair. Mrs Clinton W Davis of Portland chairs the Maine group with three vice chairmen and a planning meeting set to appoint subcommittees and mobilize Maine’s public interest. The list includes Miss Anne Kimball and other prominent civic figures such as Mrs William S Newell and Mrs Arthur Sewal 2d of Bath.

Maine Clinton W. Davis Portland Wich Davis Wingate F. Cram Bangor Milton S. Kimball Augusta Langdon Thaxter Anne Kimball William S. Newell Arthur Sewal, 2d Bath

Farewell Service for Mr and Mrs Trapp Held at Local Church

A farewell service for Honorius and Mrs Edward J Trapp of the Salvation Army will be held at First Church at 7 30 Sunday evening. The event moved from the Salvation Army hall to accommodate the many attendees and churches with regular Sunday services are allowing their congregations to attend this fitting testimonial to the Trapps.

Honorius Edward J. Trapp Salvation Army Chuches Mar Tripp

Newlyweds Cross Bridge on Sunday Noon

John Roosevelt youngest son of the president and his bride Anne Lindsay Clark crossed the Carlton bridge at Woolwich near the toll house. An employee recognized them as they requested 55 cents change and continued toward Campobello New Brunswick after receiving a receipt and thanking the toll keeper Carlton W Lowell.

John Roosevelt Anne Lindsay Clark Carlton Bridge Carlton W. Lowell Woolwich John Campbello N. B Mr. Lowell

Miss Margaret Austin Weekend Guest at Sebasco

Miss Margaret Austin was the week end guest of Miss Netta S Briggs at Sebasco.

Margaret Austin

Five Islands Graduation and Community Day Held at Grange Hall

Five Islands and Georgetown schools closed Friday with graduation and Community Day at the Grange Hall. Programs included flag songs and orations by students, plus awards and an address by Supt. John Carer. The event featured a crowded hall decorated with flags and blue white streamers, and noted high attendance and excellent attendance records by Olive Williams and Leon Williams.

Grange Hall Pive Island Payer Keelhwetter Thomas Hanna Bix Ruwel Harford Cecil Stevens Olive Willams Herbert Campbell America Robert Mavis Marie Riitail Cora Mar Hanna Inprimas John Carer Cors Mae Hanna F.ve Islands Robert Mains Georgetown Olive Williams Leon Williams Gloria Landry Laray

Picnic at Sandy Cove Highlights School Day Out

The school held a Wednesday picnic at Sandy Cove with ice cream served by Mr and Mrs D L Howard of Bath at their cottage for a few days recently. Miss Barbara Pinkham visited her aunt Mrs Albertina Perkins who has opened her home for the summer. Mr and Mrs Charles MacMahan and Mr and Mrs Walter Beane of Malden also visited, with Miss Pinkham returning home Sunday after a short stay at the Howard cottage at Five Islands.

Emma Blen William Letitia Faith McVicar Cambridge Mass Sedgemere Road Amanda Blaisdell Alfred Rowe Bath John Grindell Maurice Pinkham Joseph W. Rand Seguinland Clinton Hanna Belgrade George Hanna Elbridge Southard and Son Marie Peter Malden Southard C. H. Minchen Briggs Walter Thomas Fred Lowell Malden Island George A. Sprague Topsham Roy Boucher Massachusetts Charlies Burgess Cottage Oren White F. B. White Arlington Heights Natale Veinote Somerville Frank Potter Sectinland Poites Norman DuBois Stoughton DuBoi Norman Maury Nortom Gien Ridge Patten Cottary Sandy Cove D. L. Howard Bathwee Barbara Pinkham Albertina Perkins Charles MacMahan Walter Beane Howard Cottage Five Islands

Modern curriculum contrasted with past study methods

Philp A. Stackpole, math teacher at Kent's Hill, told Bath Roary club at Hotel Bedg wak luncheon that today’s study emphasizes practical life skills and clear English, moving away from Greek, Latin, and advanced math. Ralph Redfern of Portland urged active local leadership before his term ends July 1. Bath Rotary voted to sponsor Smith’s Carnival. HE Emmons of Brunswick visited.

Philp A. Stackpole Kent's Hill Roary Club Hotel Bedgwak Lfe Ralph Redfern Portland Rotary Bath Smith

Veteran Marine Engineer James E. Percy Dies at 73

James E. Percy 73 of Coxs Head dies Saturday in Portland Marine Hospital after illness since January. A Bath native son of Mark and Martha Percy he served 49 years with Ocean Steamship Co. until retiring in years ago. Survived by wife and son Arthur L. Percy of Somersworth New Hampshire. He was a Mason in Savannah and member of Bath orders.

James E. Percy Cox's Head Marine Hospital Portland Bath Hospital Mr. Percy Phippsburg Mark Martha Lowell Percy Kennebec River Dunlap Commandery K. T Bath

Annie Toothaker Shaw Death Notice in Brunswick

Mrs Annie Toothaker Shaw 67 wife of Frederick Payne Shaw died early Monday at Memorial hospital after a short illness. Born Brunswick December 4 1870 she was daughter of Edmund D and Mary Harmone Toothaker educated in Brunswick married there September 9 1896. Survived by husband daughter Mrs Harry L Day Bath son Robert P Shaw Pelham Manor NY granddaughter Anne Shaw Day Bath grandson Robert P Shaw Jr Pelham Manor sister Miss Mary I Toothaker Bouneak two brothers Fred W Toothaker Arlington Mass and Rut er A Toothaker Brunswick.

Annie Toothaker Shaw Frederick Payne Shaw Memorial Hospital Shaw Brunswick Edmund D Mary ‘Harmone Toothaker Universalist Church Woman's Auxiliary Grace Church Cosmopolitan Club Bede Harry L. Day Bath Robert P. Shaw Pelham Manor Anne Shaw Day Robert P Shaw, Jr Mary I. Toothaker Bouneak Fred W. Toothaker Arlington Mass Ruter Toothaker

Percy James E. Funeral Held in Phippsburg

The funeral of James E. Percy a veteran retired marine engineer of Phippsburg was held Monday afternoon at 2 at Fred S Curtis Funeral Home 105 Center Street Dr David L Wilson of Central Church officiated and Knight Templar ritual was conducted Eminent Commander Lloyd Lee Hooker of Dunlap Commandery and Chaplain John Wishart led the ceremony Bearers from Dunlap Commandery included Forest Lezard Fred Rand Chester H McCabe Joan W Gillespie William F Ham and John H Freeman Burial followed at Oak Grove

James E. Percy Phippsburg Fred S. Curtis Center Street David L. Wilson Central Church Knight Templar Lloyd Lee Hooker Dunlap Commandery John Wishart Wil Forest Lezard Fred Rand Chester H. McCabe Joan W. Gillespie William F. Ham John H. Freeman Oak Grove

Funeral set for William P. Hill Bath business leader dies at 88

William P. Hill 88 longtime Bath businessman died after a long illness last Wednesday. Funeral held Friday at his home 943 Middle Street with Rev. Charles M. Tubbs officiating. Hill born in Phippsburg was a Bath Dry Goods pioneer and later a decorator in Jacksonville Florida before returning to run menswear at 134 Front Street. He retired twenty years ago and is survived by his wife Kate Howard Fisher two sons Roland F. Hill and W Dayton Hill and brother Fred D. Hill.

William P. Hill Bath Middle Street Charles M. Tubbs Grace Church Mr. Hill Phippsburg William Dayton Hill Bath National Bank Frederick D. Hill William Front Street Mihalos David T. Percy Senter's, Inc Hill David T. Percy & Sons Old Bath High School Bath High School Solar Lodge Masons Winter Street Church Kate Howard Fisher Roland Fisher Roland F. Hill Bath Iron Works Corp W. Dayton Hill Fred D. Hill

Mrs Fannie Smith Rites Held In Woolwich

Mrs Fannie Smith 81 widow of Pearl Smith died Wednesday at her Woolwich home. Born in Quincy Massachusetts she was daughter of William and Lucy Penney Smith. Survived by Maurice Smith Nina Smith Bertha Bernatto two grandchildren one sister A A Cambridge. Funeral Saturday at 1 30 p m Center road Woolwich burial in Hancock.

Fannie Smith Pearl Smith Woolwich Smith Quincy Mass William and Lucy Penney Smith Maurice Smith Nina Smith Bertha Bernatto Buenos Aires A. A. Cambridge East Auburn Center Road Hancock

Mrs Annie Shaw Funeral Held at 18 Green Street

The funeral for Mrs Annie T Shaw wife of Fred P Shaw was held Wednesday at 2 30 pm at 18 Green street Bath officiated by Rev Charles M Tubbs of Gracechurch. Bearers included Wilber Cahill Owen Ledyard Charles Low Paul Olm Carl Day and Harvey Given. Burial followed at Oak Grove with floral tributes from Grace church Woman's auxiliary Murray club and others.

Annie T. Shaw Fred P. Shaw Shaw Green Street Charles M. Tubbs Gracechurch Wilber G. Cahill Owen J. Ledyard Charles C. Low Paul M. Olm Bath Carl M. Day Harvey J. Given Brunswick Oak Grove Woman's Auxiliary of Grace Church Murray Club of Universalist Church New York Museum of Science and Industry Junior Hospital League Brunswick Club

William P. Hill Funeral Held After Illness

The funeral for William P. Hill, a retired businessman and veteran, was largely attended Friday afternoon at his home 943 Middle Street. Rev. Charles M. Tubbs of Grace Church officiated. Bearers included William M. Adams James A. Bimson M. Langdon Hill Walter M. Hill Fred Klippel and Daniel Williams. Burial followed at Oak Grove.

William P. Hill Middle Street Charles M. Tubbs Gracechurch William M. Adams James A. Bimson M. Langdon Hill Walter M. Hill Fred Klippel Daniel Williams Oak Grove

Harry W. Cool Funeral Held Thursday

The funeral for Harry W. Cool was held Thursday at 10 AM at the Arthur F. Mayo funeral residence 819 High Street. Dr. David L. Wilson of Central Church officiated. Bearers were Hudson Fowles Robert King Russell Munsey and Albert Oliver. Burial will be in Powers Cemetery Pittsfield.

Harry W. Cool Arthur F. Mayo High Street David L. Wilson Central Church Hudson Fowles Robert King Russell Munsey Albert Oliver Powers Cemetery Pittsfield

Mrs. Fannie Smith Funeral Held in Woolwich

The funeral for Mrs. Fannie Smith widow of Pearl Smith was held Saturday afternoon at her Woolwich home with Charles Brown of the Woolwich Union for Christian Service officiating. Bearers included Edward V. Reed John Soule George and Merton Wright. The body was taken to Hancock for burial.

Fannie Smith Pearl Smith Woolwich Charles Brown The Woolwich Union For Christian Service Edward V. Reed John Soule George Merton Wright Hancock

Sacred Heart Circle D of I June Social Winners

Sacred Heart Circle D of I held its June Social at the hall with whist. First prize went to Mrs Alexander Burgess, second to Mrs Lucien Bisson, and consolation to Mrs John W Costain. Supper bridge planned for 6 30 this evening.

Sacred Heart Circle D. of I Alexander Burgess Lucien Bisson John W. Costain Arthur Jenkins

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