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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1950
Page
8
Owen McGurty of North Pleasant street won the statewide Legion post election as Grand Chef de Gare of the 48 and 2 society at Waterville. A sizable local delegation attended with many National and state officers present.
Two pioneering families in Maine create camps from scratch on a lakeshore, logging with bare hands and building cabins while living in harmony with nature. Pete and Betty Barefoot, and Jack Williams with sons John and Ronnie, embody old time colonial craft, family unity, and a love of outdoor life in a rugged, hopeful portrait of American wilderness.
Wiscasset obituary mentions surviving husband and several cousins. Services held at the late home on Federal Street Friday afternoon. Interment took place in Augusta.
Wesley Methodist Church vacation Bible school enters its second week with strong attendance and an excellent group of teachers and children. A demonstration of the class work will be held Friday at seven, and the public is invited.
PTA members met at Mrs. James Oliver’s home to organize committees for a lobster supper at Central School on July 14. A pet baby raccoon named Blackjack, rescued by Robinhood spear boys, has become a family favorite. Weekend cottagers and new residents are noted across Robinhood, MacMahan, Five Islands, and Seguinland, with local spraying for mosquitoes reported as effective and a chest X-ray clinic well attended in Bath.
Miss Charmaine Anita Dionne daughter of Mr and Mrs Camille J Dionne of 100 Union Street wed Thomas Lermond Hanna Jr U S N Sunday afternoon at two in St Marys Rectory Rev John E Bellefontaine officiated The couple were attended by Miss Patricia E Dionne and Ronald Dionne A reception followed at the bride’s home The bride wore a navy blue suer gabardine suit with red rose buds corsage The maid of honor wore a pink gabardine suit with a white gardenia The groom son of Mrs Lulu Hanna of Five Islands attended Morse High School and has served in the Navy for five years He will be stationed on the U S S Barton Norfolk VA They planned a wedding trip and will reside at 100 Union Street afterward
A Kennebec River scene near Days Ferry yielded what appeared to be a human body but proved to be a dead seal. Bath police and deputies responded after a Day's Ferry woman spotted the object. Patrolman Byron C. Clark and Deputy Sheriff Loring D. Small confirmed the find and noted the seal was six feet long and badly bloated, resembling a human form in the water.
A stream of summer guests and residents arrive at Kennebec Point and West Georgetown. Names include Sidney and Beatrice Eaton of Bath, Ralph Carlisle of Winchester, Beatrice Abbott of Bath, and the Higgins, MacMahan, Bliss, Woodruff families among others. Several relocate for the season, with Long Island and Massachusetts visitors stopping at cottages and inns. Local residents report commutes to Bath and Boston for brief trips as summer routines begin.
Among the familiar Summer residents who have arrived recently are Mmne and Van Zandt Wheeler and Fred Madsen of Sharon Connecticut and West Point and Mr. and Mrs. William Jones of Florida and Five Islands. We're always glad to see all these folks because it not only means that more nice people have arrived but usually means that we can expect real Summer weather as well.
Mrs. James R. MacNeil returned to 11 Pine Street after visiting sister Mrs. Ella Orr of Moncton New Brunswick where she attended the wedding of her grand nephew William Tait Jr and Joan held on Saturday.
Local teachers led by Mrs. William W Marr conduct a two week school with Friday evening program and exhibition. Music overseen by Mrs. Russell Pinkham. Mosquito spraying by plane last week praised for reducing post activity. Books donated to Five Islands library include F D R My Boss by Grace Tully and The Turn of the Tide by H M Tomlinson. Several residents and visitors are listed with summer plans and relocations.
Thomas G Kingsbury aged 51 of Portland died in Augusta Monday morning. Born in Bath May 21, 1899, he was the son of Joseph and Frances Plant Kingsbury. Private funeral held Wednesday afternoon at two from A. F. Mayo & Son Funeral Residence. Burial in Oak Grove family lot. Survived by brother Eugene of Manchester New Hampshire and two sisters Mrs. Harry Cooke Bath and Mrs. Harley True South Paris.
James P McCormack was buried after a funeral Monday morning at eight from St Marys Church Reverend Timothy C Maney officiated. Burial followed in the family lot at Holy Cross Cemetery in Malden Massachusetts.
Funeral services for Charles Wayne Haley were held Sunday afternoon at one oclock at A F Mayo and Son Funeral Residence 819 High Street Rev Murchie A Gordon of Beacon Street Methodist Church officiated Burial followed at the family lot in Evergreen Cemetery Rangley Belmont County.
Olio B. Ellis aged 62 of Bowdoinham died at Memorial Hospital early Monday. Born July 4 1887 in Dexter to Wilson and Ella Ellis he belonged to the New England Order of Protection and the American Woodmen. Funeral Thursday at 2 pm from A F Mayo Son Funeral Residence with Rev Curtis L. Stanley officiating. Burial in Oak Grove. Survived by wife Lena Cressey Ellis a son Everett Bowdoinham a daughter Mrs Etheleene Blut Boston two brothers Marrion Raymond and Aldana Parkman two grandchildren and one great granddaughter.
Ellen Bailey Hodgkins 33 died Sunday at Memorial hospital. Born March 9, 1917 in Bath, daughter of Leland and Inez Waters Hodgkins, she lived in Bath her entire life. A 1938 University of Maine graduate, she worked at Bath Iron Works during World War II and taught in Lubec. She was a Wesley Methodist church member. Survived by son Andrew Paul Hodgkins, sister Mary Russell Green, grandmother Mrs. Elmer Hodgkins of Bath, and several aunts.
Helene Elma Hall 74 died Tuesday night at Bath Memorial hospital. Wife of Willis B. Hall Sr she was born in Calais and lived in Bath 45 years. Survived by husband four daughters two sons two sisters two brothers seven grandchildren. Funeral Friday at 2 p.m. from Curtis funeral home.
Howard A Spinney a native of Phippsburg aged 66 died Tuesday afternoon at Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Born January 18, 1884 to James M and Margaret E Ward Spinney he worked as a marine engineer on the Kennebec river and at East Boston. During World War II he spent six years at Bath Iron Works as a pipe coverer. He is survived by his wife Susan Perkins Spinney a son James A Spinney of Colma California and a brother Clarence P Spinney of Phippsburg. Funeral services will be held Friday at 3 30 PM from Curtis Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. David L Wilson officiating. Burial will be in Oak Grove family lot.
Walter C. Robertson aged 68 died at his home in Manchester after a long career as a stone cutter with Murphy Stone Memorial Co. of Hallowell. Born August 25, 1882 in West Sullivan, he was the son of Aaron and Nancy Carver Robertson. Survived by his wife Inez and one sister, Mrs. Arthur A. Gilley of Bath. Funeral Wednesday at 3 p.m. from Arthur F. Mayo & Son Funeral Residence with Rev. Dr. David L. Wilson officiating. Burial at Height Cemetery in Southwest Harbor.
Funeral services for Ellen Bailey Hodgkins were held Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock from Curtis Funeral home. Rev. C. C. Sargent officiated. Bearers were Walter Day, Walter Upham, Stanley Hunter and James Knight. Burial was in the family lot in Oak Grove Cemetery.
A six year old boy drowned Thursday morning in the Kennebec River after slipping from a float near his Upper Washington street home. Neighbors dove repeatedly to save him. his body was recovered at 11:15 a.m. after police, sheriff and local residents dragged the area. The child, Charles Wayne Haley, is survived by his parents Hubert and unnamed mother, a sister Gail aged four, Gregory aged three, and other relatives.
Jennie A Campbell 70 widow of Frederick W Campbell died Thursday night at 40 West Street Bath. Born in Tracy Sunbury County New Brunswick she lived in Bath about 50 years and once worked at the former King Tavern. Survived by sister Alma Harris Macadam New Brunswick and three brothers Howard Benjamin and Frank all in Canada.
James P. McCormack 75 died Friday noon at the home of his daughter Mrs Edward Murphy in North Woolwich. A retired carpenter born in Prince Edward Island he was the son of James and Flora Campbell McCormack. Surviving are three sons Peter Jr of Dorchester Mass Jerome of Freeport and William W of East Boston two daughters Mrs Edward Murphy of Woolwich and Mrs William Cady of Dorchester Mass.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at two for Mrs. Jennie A Campbell at Curtis Funeral Home 942 Washington Street with Rev Dr David L Wilson officiating. Bearers were William Edgett Charles Burgess Albert Darrah and Harold Titcomb. Burial followed in the family lot at Oak Grove.
Ralph O Dale aged 63 of 938 Middle Street Sagadahoc County attorney since 1928 with one 1938 40 term died suddenly Monday morning at about 10 45 after collapsing at postoffice lawn while picking up mail He was taken to Bath Memorial Hospital and pronounced dead He had been in poor health but attended office daily and checked city court docket minutes before his death Surviving are his wife Esther Morrison Dale a daughter and son Ralph O Dale Jr plus two granddaughters Gail Dianne Sedgwick and a grandson Stephen Dale
Alden Potter Denham aged 80 of Bath died Wednesday at his home after a long illness. Born January 4, 1870 in Bowdoin, he lived in Bath about 70 years and ran a Front Street clothing store. He was active in Polar Star lodge and local Masonic and tribal groups. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Vincent Nichols and Mrs. Ernest R. Avery of Bath, a son Alden P. Denham Jr., three grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral Saturday at Curtis Funeral Home with burial in Oak Grove cemetery.
Funeral services for Ralph O Dale will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 from Curtis Funeral Home.
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