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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1948

Page

7

Guiou Family Celebrates 60th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Clifford Guiou marked a 60th anniversary with friends and family in town. Six sons and a son-in-law served in World War II. one son Stanley was lost in the conflict. The Guiou couple moved to Richmond 17 years ago from Isle native origins. both active in civic and patriotic affairs.

William N. H Clowes Guedera Guiou Richmond Isle Stanley

Local Notes and Family Updates From Gardiner Area

Five week surgical patient at Gardiner General hospital returns home improving. Veterans' hospital retiree Wallace Nichols back home. Gardiner Rebekah lodge members attended meeting. Various local residents visited Boston Ice Follies and North Conway skiing trip. New births announced at Gardiner General and Augusta General hospitals. Property transfer as Preston Carver buys Bessie Bixby house on Mt Pleasant.

Roy Brown Gardiner Generalital Wallace Nichols Veterans’ Hospital Lillian Johnson Margaret Nelson Edna Hodgkins Hazel Savage Eureka Rebekah Lodge Gardiner Nathaniel Gilsey Joyce Jaine Weste Ebber Orone Gilpatricks Robert Hanson Webber Dorothy Patten the Elms Russell Percy Rodney Little Redlon Holman William Wing R. H North Conway N. H Florence Anderson Russell Ring Russell Ring, Jr Virginia Anderson Barbara Heenie Boston Paul Batchelder Gardiner General Hospital Martha Ballard Gail Richardson Pittsfield George Edward Maurice Hinkley North Front Street William Emmons Lincoln Street Augusta General Hospital Clowes Guiou Presque Isle Levi Guiou Preston Carver Bessie Bixby Mt. Pleasant

Helpful Advice on Home Decorating by Betty Moore

Betty Moore, noted NYC decorator, hosts a weekly Saturday radio segment on home decorating. She outlines color schemes for every room and exterior treatment, naming Benjamin Moore paints and offering a free color folio of room ideas through A. E. Greenblatt at 129 Front Street in 1948.

Betty Moore New York City Benjamin Moore & Co A. E. Greenblatt Front Street

City Fire Alarm System Costs NYC at About 850000 Yearly

The city spends roughly 850 thousand dollars annually to operate its fire alarm communications system, reflecting significant ongoing expenditure in emergency response infrastructure.

City of New York

Georgetown Working League Hosts Meeting and Town Notices

Last Tuesday afternoon the Working League met with 19 members. Business was discussed and a social tea followed. A future meeting is set for March 9 at Mrs. Ernest Heal’s home. Georgetown Fire Department held a fire prevention meeting at the new school building with attendees from Georgetown Arrdwsic Bath. School fund contributions were announced from several residents. Local personal items note visits, travels, and aBath area activities including town meeting transport and family visits.

J F. Hi Neers Earle Hagan Ernest Heal J. R. Blackie J. H. Brown Georgetown Robinhood Tea Room Priscilla W. Preble Walter C. Rogers Gladys B. McIntosh Wiliam Tudor Gardiner Francis Winchenbach E. H. Hunter Ralph W. Hunter Morris Levine Ruth B. Chester Warner Eustis Oakhurst Charles F. Cummings Five Islands Bay Point Alexander McDonald Quincy Mags Thomas Watson Maureen Davis Yarmouth Ralph Davis Bath Maud P. Thayer Belle Heald Thayer North West Harbor Everett W. Haines Robinhood M. Bakery Jack Hallstein Aubrey Fullerton Bangor Robert Anthony Jordan Robert W. Haines Waltham Mass Roy M. Newman Elizabeth Harris W. A. Todd Mae Hagan Dorothy W. Stuart Robert Hasenfus West Roxbury Parker Moulton William Dennison Moulton West Georgetown Louise Peterson Hans Peter Sorenson Peterson Vassalboro Oak Grove School Bath Iron Works Edward C. Clarey Erwin Hussa New York City Hussa Mr. Clarey Boothbay Harbor H. L. Mitchell Bryan Campbell Seguinland Jack Horace Lee John Lee Philadelphia Eugene Reynolds Morse High Mrs. Stevens Madison Orville Rowe Red Cross P.T.A First Baptist Church Harland Pinkham George Gray Sylvia Pinkham Victor Pinkham Elaine Stevens Roselyn Pinkham Constance Gray Evelyn Campbell Patricia Norton Marilyn MacGillivary Percy B. Savage Charles Kenney Sons Portland Lloyd Pinkham William Marr Beulah Miller Freeport Baptist Church Lincoln Campbell Jack Gibson Mary Stevens Walter Moore Hallowell William Stewart Stewart Addie Moulton Billy Blenn New York Francis Pierce Randolph Mr. Pierce A. G. Pierce Clayton Doyle Edward Clarey Claire MacGillivary Mary Hanna Natalie McMahan

Thimble Club Hostess Plans Next Meeting Invite

Mrs Elmer Blake hosted the Thimble club on Western avenue with sewing and knitting. Refreshments were served and Mrs John Hickson invited members to meet next Wednesday at her Nequasset home. Members named include Mrs Chester Menzie Mrs C Lloyd Hooker Mrs Fenton I Moore Mrs Russell Kenney and others.

Elmer Blake Western Avenue Thimble Club John Hickson Nequasset Chester Menzie C. Lolyd Hooker Fenton I. Moore Russell Kenney Ada Millike

Georgetown Town Meeting Recounts Early Settlers and Stage Island Origin

A Bay Point town meeting recalls Georgetown history from Parker the first settler who named Stage Island to the Dunlop expedition at Five Islands. Mentions Parker family, Robinhood, Marrtown, Long Island settlers Spinney family, McMahan Island, and Monday gathering aiming to improve Georgetown and its divisions.

Georgetown Parker Parker's Island Stage Island E. J. Stewart Kennebec Point Newton Center Mass John Parker Atlantic Ocean Alexander Drummond Bay Point Dunlop Five Islands Robinhood Edward Clarey John Clary John Campbell Alexander Nancy W. McFadden Forrest Drake Marrtown Marr Parker's Point Spinney John Kittery Long Island Caleb Richard Spinney David Indian Point McMahan Island Terry Mahan Belle Heald Walter Delano David of Arrowsic

Five Islands Pier Restoration Underway in Georgetown

The old Five Islands pier at Sheepscot Bay is being rebuilt by a Georgetown group led by William Farr and others. Norman Howard of Bath owns the pier land and funds most costs, with help from Bath and Portland canning firms and local labor. A pile driver from Day's Ferry began Feb 26, and the project aims to provide a sturdy landing for large boats and a protected float for small craft.

Five Islands Sheepscot Bay Norman Howard Bath Georgetown Howard William Farr Arthur Nelson Maynard Thibodeau Lloyd Pinkham Arthur Cochrane Branwell Harford John Norton Rmission Mason Carter Day's Ferry Woolwich Islands

Mrs Lilian Mac Ronald dies. funeral in West Bath

Funeral services for Mrs Lillian Mac Ronald wife of A Howard Mac Ronald of West Bath were held Wednesday at 2 pm from Arthur F Mayo and Son Funeral Residence with Rev Wilfred Mulley of Lynn Mass officiating. Mrs Mac Ronald long headed Bath musical department over 40 years ago. Bearers were Loring Small John Larrabee James B Lemont and Courtney Stover. Body entombed until spring for family lot burial in Oak Grove.

Lillian MacRonald A. Howard MacRonald West Bath Arthur F. Mayo

Mr and Mrs Edward True Guests at Eastland

Mr and Mrs Edward Dale True of Front Street are visiting Portland for a few days as guests at the Eastland hotel.

Edward Dale True Front Street Portland The Eastland

Five Islands community notes and regional social news

Mrs. Orville Rowe volunteers for Red Cross fund drive while town meetings and PTA lunches mark the Five Islands area. Local families and visitors attend church events, birthday and party celebrations, prayers, and social visits in Georgetown Bath Freeport and Portland.

Jesse Howard Nason Found Dead in Woolwich Camp

Jesse Howard Nason, 76, was found dead in his camp on Murphy's Corner road in Woolwich Tuesday morning by his brother in law Stanley C. Elwell. Sheriff and Medical Examiner ruled death from natural causes, estimated funeral days. He is survived by three sisters Daisy Elwell Gladys Bailey Ruby Dolloff and brother Charles E. Nason.

Jesse Howard Nason Murphy's Corner Road Woolwich Stanley C. Elwell Sagadahoc County

Funeral for Joseph Vachon Held at St Marys Church

Funeral services for Joseph Vachon were held Wednesday morning at eight o clock from St Marys Catholic church with Fr Timothy C Maney Fr Belfontaine and Fr Gillis officiating. Bearers were Wilfred Vachon Austin Vachon Andre Bouchard and Gerard Bouchard. The body was entombed until spring for burial in the family lot in Calvary cemetery.

Joseph Vachon St. Mary’s Catholic Church Timothy C. Maney Belfontaine Fr. Gillis Rockland Wilfred Vachon Austin Vachon Andre Bouchard Gerard Bouchard Calvary Cemetery

Obituary of Mrs. Lillian MacRonald of West Bath

Mrs. Lillian MacRonald wife of A Howard MacRonald of West Bath died in her sleep from a heart ailment. Born in Portland November 7 1871 she taught in Portland schools then West Bath and Bath schools as music drawing and water coloring instructor. Twice married she is survived by her husband two cousins and is mourned by Nazarene church associates. Funeral Wednesday at 2 p m from Arthur F Mayo & Son Funeral Residence with Rev Wilfred Mulley officiating and entombment planned for spring.

Lillian MacRonald A. Howard MacRonald West Bath Portland Henry and One Trufant) Woodsiders MacDonald Kents Hill Seminary Bath Everett Mayo Hodgkins Nellie Brown Deering Street Brown Trufant’s Crossing

Roy A. Donnell 64 dies after lengthy illness

Roy A. Donnell of Bath dies at Memorial hospital after several weeks illness. Born October 12, 1883, he was a Bath native and Bath Iron Works shipfitter who later served as a Naval Inspector at BIW Hardys during World War II. He was active in the Bath Aerie of Eagles and Masonic bodies. Survived by wife Julia OBrien Donnell, two daughters Evelyn Percy and Elizabeth Brown, two sons Robert and Harold, and 10 grandchildren.

Roy A. Donnell Memorial Hospital Bath Alton H Dorcas (Kilby) Donnell Donnell Old Bath High School Bath High School Bath Iron Works Hardys Bath Aerie of Eagles Solar Lodge Dunlap Commandery Chapter Julia O

Death of Lster Munsey after illness in Bath Maine

Lester Munsey 71 of 13 Pine Street Bath died Friday morning at Maine General Hospital Portland after a month long illness. Born in Wiscasset Feb 21 1877 he lived 36 years in Bath as a contract plumber. Survived by wife Etta six daughters three sons a brother and 22 grandchildren. He was a Corliss Street Baptist Church attendee.

Lester Munsey Pinestreet Maine General Hospital Portland Wiscasset Dennis B Margaret Ellen (Wright) Munsey Munsey Bath Corliss Street Baptist Church Etta M. Munsey Truman King Robert King Hudson Fowles, Jr Robert Goodwin Albert Reno, Jr Ray W. Merrill, Jr Lester, Jr Edwin Russell Cundy

Joseph D. Vachon Dies at Memorial Hospital

Joseph D. Vachon of Weeks Street died at Memorial Hospital Sunday noon after a brief illness. Born in Canada March 12 1876 he was a longtime Bath Iron Works foreman and a member of St Marys Catholic Church. Surviving are his wife Leda and children Napoleon Raymond David Malvina Elizabeth three brothers two sisters and several grandchildren. Funeral from St Marys Church Wednesday at eight AM.

Joseph D. Vachon Weeks Street Memorial Hospital Canada Damus Adele (Lessard) Vachon Leda Vachon Napoleon Brunswick Raymond David This City Malvina Bath Elizabeth New York City Cyrille Benjamie Darrene Vachon Hambleton W. Va Alice Terrain Berlin Falls N. H Diana Couture Quebec St. Mary’s Catholic Church

Jacob A. Stevens Dies at 62 in East Boothbay Maine

Jacob Arthur Stevens 62 of East Boothbay died suddenly Sunday. Born in Five Islands to Hiram C. and Mary E. Heath Stevens, he helped found Goudy & Stevens shipyard in 1922 with Wallace Goudy. Survived by wife Ella, two sons, one daughter, 13 grandchildren, and several siblings. He once worked as a draftsman at Bath Iron Works.

Jacob Arthur Stevens East Boothbay Five Islands Hiram Curtis Mary E Heath) Stevens Popham Beach Bath High School Goudy & Stevens Wallace W. Goudy Goudy Stevens Arthur, Jr James E Frank Cummings

Death of Harry Stillman Collins Sr in Bath

Harry Stillman Collins Sr. of 57 Heath Jane Lambert Park died Sunday from pneumonia linked to a heart ailment. Born November 20, 1879 in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, he was a carpenter by trade and had worked at Bath Iron Works for five years after moving from Stockton Springs. Survived by son Harry Jr., four daughters Elizabeth Babineau, Edith Fauklinham, Dorothy Lowell, Lillian Collins. a nephew Warren Collins. and three grandchildren.

Harry Stillman Collins Heath Jane Lambert Park Jamaica Plain Mass Joseph H Sarah F. Collins Bath Elizabeth Babineau South Paris Edith Fauklinham Belfast Dorothy Lowell Lillian L. Collins Warren E. Collins Roslindale

Albion Edgecomb Dies at 75 Longtime Merrymeeting Bay Guide

Albion Edgecomb a renowned guide and duck hunter on Merrymeeting Bay died at Memorial hospital after a brief illness. Born in Bath 75 years ago he was the last of his family and had been a patient since February 1. The Bath native was known as one of the bay’s best for more than half a century.

Albion Edgecomb Kenney Merrymeeting Bay Memorial Hospital Bath David and Nancy (Kennerson) Edgecomb Mr. Edgecomb

Intrepid duck or cobre quota on the last years clue

A fragmentary passage notes a duck or cobre quota lingering in a Merry meeting area and mentions surviving cousins. The readable text is incomplete and reveals no clear names, dates, places, or events to anchor a full report.

Merry

Hugh Bugbee Macintyre Dies After Brief Illness

Hugh Bugbee Macintyre aged 48 died in Augusta Friday afternoon after a brief illness. He was a member of the Blue Lodge F and A M. He leaves a daughter Ree Easton and two sons Hugh Vernon and Easton, his mother Mrs W D Macintyre of Gardiner, his father W D Macintyre of Gardiner, five brothers Malcolm F of Miami, Rouness of Burleigh Idaho, Robert of Portland, Walter D Jr of Augusta, H Tho and Harry Brownning of Conn, a sister Mrs George Mueller of Baltimore and other relatives.

Hugh Bugbee Macintyre Augusta Blue Lodge A. M Ree "Easton Easton Hugh Vernon Eo Intyre Chester W. D. Rf Gardiner W. D. Macintyre Malcolm F Miami Fla Rouness Macintyre Burleigh Idaho Robert MacIntyre Portland Walter D. MacIntyre H. Tho Harry Brownning Ee Conn George Mueller Baltimore Harold ¥. Savage Marjorie Polly

Funeral of Lester Munsey Held at Oak Grove

Funeral services for Lester Munsey were held at 2 PM in the afternoon at the residence 13 Pine Street, with Rev. Arvid Whitman officiating. Bearers included Ray W Linwood Boardman Pagurko and Frank Munsey. The body was entombed for burial in the Spring family lot at Oak Grove.

Igunsey Pine Street Arvid Whitman Mass Cibciating Ray W Linwood Pagurko Frank Munsey Oak Grove

Funeral services held for Roy Donnell Saturday

Funeral services for Roy Donnell were held Saturday noon at the iis Funeral Home on Witton Street with Rev. Joseph C. Purdue officiating. Bearers included Harold L. Donnell Robert W. Donnell Thornton O Sanford J. Brown clans Freeman and George ee. The body was entombed for burial in the family lot at Oak Grove cemetery.

Roy Donnell Iis Funeral Home Witon Street Joseph C. Purdue Harold L. Donnell Thornton O Sanford J. Brown Clans Freeman George Ee Oak Grove

Funeral services for Mrs de Larrabee

Funeral services for Mrs. de Larrabee were held at 2 PM from Arthur F Mayo Funeral Home 819 High St. Attendants included David L Rise and Snipe brothers Seth and J Walter Snipe Earl Doughty. Interment followed at Grove Cemetery on the family lot.

de Larrabee Arthur F. Mayo High Street David L. Rise Arers R Snipe Seth Snipe J. Walter Snipe Earl Doughty Lote Grove

Funeral service for Mrs Bean at residence chapel

Funeral services for Mrs. Bean were held at two in the afternoon at the family residence officiated by Reverend Laforest Bean. Burial is planned for the spring in the Phillips family plot.

Oe ‘Die Bean Ee F. Writ & Son Nera Sidence Laforest Beeneso Phillips

Edgecomb Funeral Services Planned in Edgecomb

Funeral services for Albion Edgecomb will be held Thursday afternoon at two o'clock at Funeral Residence located at 819 Street. Rev. Dr. David Wilson will officiate the rites.

Albion Edgecomb Arthur F. Mayo & Funeral Residence David Wilson

Mrs Freeman and Family Mourn Loss in Portland

Mrs John Freeman, her daughter Mrs John Preney, and son Jackie Freeman died Monday in Portland. The family news notes a sudden death affecting relatives and local circles.

John Freeman John Preney Jackie Portland

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Ry Iirensal Richmond Erat Atlame Cna Homewark Betra Clifford Gray Podita Ice Hall Alice Purinton Riffenburg Ruie Gladys Chetley Little Izetta Gitte Courtney Evelyn Rice Jennie Wren E. B. McKechnie Merry Makers 4-H Club Chester Foster Madeline Nevers Auburn Joey John Thrower Darrah Street Togus Main Street Boynton Robert Carll North Arthur Nelke M’ronald Murphy’s Corner Lillian M’ronald Portland Hospital Cooper Marius H North Street Kennebec Jacob A. Stevens Harry 8. Collins, SR Stockton Springs Hugh B. Mintyre Mrs. Bean Edgecomb Funeral Fred S. Curtis & CO Washington Street
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