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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1946

Page

3

Local Red Cross Drive, Marriages, and Woolen Fair Notes

The Richmond area reported receipts for the Red Cross and Infantile Paralysis drives raised through school children and local organizations. A marriage announcement for Margaret Louise Bishop and Edward C. Webb occurred February 10 at Walnut Hill Congregational Church, with details on both families and Webb’s service. Obituary notices include Myrtle Dore of Chestnut Street, a longtime Ames Mill employee, survived by her children and siblings. funeral services were held with local pallbearers.

Red Cross Carl Rarive Tom Various Organice Y.a.y.fethodist Church Lette G.C. Marriner First Colorado Y.A.Y.F Margaret Louise Bishop Neil S. Bishop Bowdeinham Edward C. Webb Mildred Webb Webb Bowdoinham Higgins Classical Institute Gorham State Teachers College Emerson School Richmond Gray Myrtle Myrtle Dore Elmer Dore Chestnut Street Charles and Mary Hatch Cromwell Harmony Ames Orsted Beulah Rebekah Lodge Ideal Home Corner Club Charles Dore Pearl Guiou Ida Davis Sanford Perley Charles Arthur Cromwell David Hickland Bearders Russell Ring James Meserve John Witham G. Cleveland Marriner S. Stanley Card Herold Ames Staples Gardiner Daria Evergreen Ceme- Nahar Sein Widte Ridlon Yarmouth Laura Stilphen Main Street Esther King Barbara Williams University of Maine Ring Russell Eleanor Edgett Medford Mass Marjorie Rice George Robblee

Ver Wedding Of Bath Couple Observed Sunday

A Bath couple celebrated their golden wedding with a Sunday ceremony and a buffet supper. Guests included four generations, gifts of silver money and flowers, and a display of old photos. The couple, Mr. and Mrs. Atkinson, were married at the Parsonage by Rev. David L. Wilson and have two sons and a daughter.

Atkinson Selwyn Bath Elaine Central Grammar Bath Iron Works

Bath Authoress Heralds Serial Tale The Swellhead

Bath residents praise Mrs. Herbert Lemont of 564 Washington street as she pursues fiction fame with The Swellhead a serial murder mystery set near Robinhood Maine. The story began in the February issue of Red & White Store's Everywoman's Man and draws a cozy town meeting genesis.

Bath Herbert Lemont Washington Street Red & White Everywoman’s Maine Robinhood Lemont

Red Cross Drive Gets Started In Bath

Mr Dole urged broad support as local volunteers kickoff a Red Cross drive. Cpl Saji E Dore Marine Corps home on fur lough while awaiting assignment to Bainbridge MD. Dore recently returned from Guam and Hawaii Pacific service. Mr and Mrs Howard A Dickey return from three week Florida trip. Mrs Leon Lothridge travels to New York for National Hairdressers convention.

Bath Carlos Dunlap Saji E. Dore Marine Corps Bainbridge Dore Guam San Diego Calif Hawaiin Islands Pacific Howard A. Dickey Florida Leon Lothridge Richmond Irene New York

Weekend Notes from Robinhood And Nearby

Sunday items describe local residents and visitors, including a Robinhood donor described in odd terms, plus personal itineraries. The passage notes several Bay Point and Bath residents visiting relatives, wintering in Florida, and travelers such as Leif Lomeland and the Viking boat purchase by John Hutchinson.

Robinhood Jake Flanders Oswego N. Y Harriet Randall . Flanders Louise Howard Bay Point Edward Wren Hartley Harley Florida Philip Eaton Bath Everett Haines Waltham Mass Fullerton Wendall Carroll Powers Jones Lawrence Dupont Melvin Cunningham Beatrice Bouton Elizabeth Harris John Blackie Hussa New York George Laskey Portland Maine Chicago Points

Missionary week speech at SDA school on idols

Conference Superintendent David Shaw spoke at the Seventh day Adventist church school during Missionary Week of Prayer. He displayed a Chinese idol from Lin Yang of Henan and contrasted it with a boy who chose good habits. Children expressed intent to avoid idol worship and bad habits.

Seventh-day Adventist Church David Shaw Plunteer China Lin Yang Henan Shaw

Boston University Education Alumni Meet Highlights Teaching Study

Boston University School of Education Alumni Association met on March 9 to discuss Differences in the Teaching Performance of Good and Poor Teachers. Miss Priscilla Ferguson, elementary supervisor, participated in the conference.

Boston University School of Education Alumni Association Priscilla Ferguson

Red Cross Praised by Seabee Veteran

Adolph Venturette, recently discharged from the Seabees, credits the Red Cross with aiding service members overseas. He recounts a death in his Bath family and, with Red Cross help, returned home by plane in two days from Southampton, England. He says the Red Cross has done a world of good over there.

Adolph Venturette Seabees Red Cross Southampton Eng Bath

Pre-nuptial Shower for Alice Darrah

Miss Alice Darrah was honored with a pre nuptial shower and surprise party at her Pine Street home hosted by the Social Eight Club. The event celebrated her coming marriage to Clifford Pye on March 24 at the Winter Street Congregational church. Darrah recently resigned as Mexico High School teacher and is a Morse 41 graduate.

Alice Darrah Pine Street Social Eight Club Ruth Young Miss Darrah Clifford Pye Winter Street Congregational Church Mexico Morse High Bliss Business College University of Maine Darrah Margaret Temple Green Josephine Pinkham Francis Guerette Nellie Burns Flora Thayer Madge Perry Edith Burnham Viola Melzard Alice Rideout Susie Darrah Grace Thayer

Surprise 37th Birthday Party For Joseph Fournier

Friends and relatives gathered at 564 Middle Street for a surprise party honoring Joseph Fournier on his 37th birthday. Gifts included money and a decorative cake as guests sang and danced with performances by talented attendees led by Jean Hamel on guitar.

Joseph Fournier Middle Street Simon Cyr Joseph Morin Tony Smart Leon Vaillancourt Milton Pashard Ora Fournier Henry Vaillancourt Gilbert Orin Sylvia Morin Jeanamel Alfreda Bell William Fletcher Walter Stover Brunswick Theresa Bellefleur

Pupil Concerts in May Directed by Miss Abbie Harvey

Two spring concerts in Bath public schools will be led by Miss Abbie Harvey. On May 10 at Morse High School auditorium the North Center P T A sponsored event funds the school department and P T A. On May 17 Morse High School combined glee clubs and orchestra perform choruses and numbers with proceeds to the high school music department.

Friends of Abbie Harvey Bath Morse High School North Center P. T. A PATA Harvey

Pole Beans Planting in Hills Three Feet Apart

The crop guidance advises planting pole beans in hills spaced three feet apart in all directions to ensure proper growth and air circulation.

Five Islands Community News Highlights

Artesian well drilling by Ray Croxford for L. H. Rowe prompts local plans for wells. Good Neighbor club hosts Mrs. Erland Moore with supper on the 18th. Rev. J Howard Burtner to speak at 7 15 P M. Various personal items include local visits, naval service beginnings, and residents traveling to Boston Bath and Richmond.

Ray Croxford L. H. Rowe Good Neighbor Club Erland Moore Maynard Thibodeau Bath Library Hall J. Howard Burtner Harrisburg School of the Bible Vincent Davis Kittery Eliot Irving Hanna Leo Carey Pittsfield Branwell Harford Boston Arletta Harford Bina Marr Marr Frank McMahan Somerville Mass Charlotte Gray North Yarmouth Academy Beulah Miller Chester McCabe Clifton Little O. F. Rowe Thomas Hanna West Coast Naval Reserve Pacific Irving Mary Louise Barbara Pinkham Wee Laurence Bailey Fred Carr Carr Mae Hagan Georgetown Henry Moore

Christine Miller Has Birthday Party

Christine Edith Miller daughter of Linwood V Miller West Bath celebrated her seventh birthday Saturday afternoon at her grandparents Vernon and Mary Miller Center street. St Patrick Day decorations and pink and white cake denoted the celebration. Guests Judy Boyce Frances Warner Phyllis Warner Doris White Elaine Renshaw Mary Renshaw Bernardette Parady Kathy Watson Michael Freeman Jerry McCormick Herbert Flint Robert Freeman Jackie Renshaw Joan Batchelder attended. Ice cream and cake refreshments followed.

Christine Edith Miller Doris White Elaine Renshaw Mary Renshaw Bernardette Parady Kathy Watson Michael Freeman Jerry McCormick Herbert Flint Robert Freeman Jackie Renshaw Joan Batchelder

Peculiar Stone Found During Library Floor Work

A large flat stone with a bowl-shaped center was unearthed while cementing the Patten Public Library cellar floor. Workmen report the object resembles a mortar basin and invite students familiar with Indian lore to identify its purpose.

Patten Public Library

Local Engagement Announced for Nola Belanger and Milard Warner

Mrs. Lila Belanger of Middle Street announces the engagement of her daughter Nola Belanger to Cpl Milard S Warner son of Mr and Mrs Harry Warner of Middle Street No wedding date yet set.

Lila Belanger Middle Street Nola Belanger Cpl Milard S. Warner Harry Warner

Bath ships lend lease tie to city as laxed items noted

The Bath area reports a lend lease link with a frigate named Bath built in the Mid West and sent to Russia. Brunswick Golf Club plans its Patriot’s Day tournament on Friday April 19 and Harmon's store reopened after a fire with large floral displays.

Mid- West Bath City Russia Brunswick Golf Club Maine Aeighter Anyth Harmon’s Men’s

United Air Lines seeks 450 stewardesses nationwide

United Air Lines launches a nationwide search for 450 qualified women to serve as stewardesses on new giant skyliners. Interviews will be held in Port land at the Eastland Hotel on Wednesday and Thursday. Over 50 New England entrants have joined the Age of Flight drive, with Maine already represented among current stewardesses. Requirements include one year of college or a registered nurse certificate, ages 21 to 26, height 5 ft 2 in to 5 ft 7 in, and weight up to 135 pounds.

United Air Lines Portland Eastland Hotel New England United Maine

Student Kathryn Bailey Presents Certificate to Serge Koussevitsky

Kathryn Bailey of the New England Conservatory of Music participated in a Sigma Alpha Iota chapter event on March 9 presenting a certificate of appreciation to Serge Koussevitsky.

Kathryn Bailey New England Conservatory of Music Serge Koussevitsky Sigma Alpha Iota Sorority

Board of Education Organizes for Year

The Board of Education met Tuesday evening at the superintendent's office to organize for the year. H. Martin Powers and Alex Burden were seated for bids, Edwin R. Andrews was reelected chairman, and J. Frank Hunt heads the finance committee with Powers and Burden. Discussions included a $400 salary increase for all city teachers, a new school bus purchase in fall, and ongoing building problems. Morton Holbrook was engaged as janitor to replace Herbert McMann, Albion Johnson returning as former janitor.

Board of Education H. Martin Powers Alex Burden D Tals Edwin R. Andrews J. Frank Hunt Powers Burden Bath Teachers Club Morton Holbrook Herbert McMann Albion Johnson Mitchell and Weeks Armed Services

Obituary of Mrs. Alice Stinson of Arrowsic

Alice McFadden Stinson 62 wife of David Stinson of Arrowsic died in her sleep at home after a brief illness. Born December 19 1883 in Arrowsic she lived there all her life and was a life member of the Methodist church. Surviving are her husband two sisters Elizabeth Nutter of Portland and Louise Scanlon of Los Angeles several nieces and nephews Funeral services Sunday at Curtis Funeral Home with Rev Charles L Kinney entombment in Woodlawn cemetery until spring.

Alice (McFadden) Stinson David Stinson Arrowsic Rs. Stinson Jason and Sarah Reed) McFadden Woodlawn Cemetery Casset

Irving W. Boucher Rites Set After Sudden Augusta Death

Irving W. Boucher 40 of this city died suddenly Wednesday in Augusta after eight years of ill health. He lived with his mother Frances Boucher proprietor of Bouchers Restaurant 748 Washington St. Born July 1905 at Five Islands son of Wilbur and Frances Walsh Boucher. Surviving: mother three brothers Mansfield and Richard of Bath Arnold of Portland. Funeral Friday at 2 p.m. from Arthur F. Mayo Son Funeral Residence 819 High St. burial in family lot at Five Islands.

Irving W. Boucher Augusta Frances Boucher Boucher Washington Street Mr. Boucher Five Islands Wilbur Frances (Walsh) Boucher Mansfield Richard Bath Arnold Boucher Portland Arthur F. Mayo & Son High Street

Grange Degree Work Attended by County Members

Mr and Mrs John Howe and Mr and Mrs William Armstrong of West Bath were guests of Huntoon Hill grange in Wiscasset Tuesday evening. More than 100 members and guests attended, including masters from across the county and one from Calais grange.

John Howe William Armstrong West Bath Grange Huntoon Hill Grange Wiscasset County Calais Grange

West Bath Soldier Returns to Seattle Duties

Pvt. Frank Donnell of West Bath has returned to his duties in Seattle Washington after a furlough at home with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Earl Donnell.

Pvt Frank Donnell U. S. Army Earl Donnell West Bath Seattle Wash

Truncated Notice Reflects Incomplete Family Narrative

A fragmentary item reports Alice Pratt wife of B Pratt and mentions Wendall and Reynolds with a body search context left unclear. The readable text shows limited details and no concrete event or location.

Funeral services held for Mrs Bella Webber Welch

Funeral services for Mrs Bella Webber Welch widow of W Welch were held at two o'clock in the afternoon from the family home attended by her son Welch and with Rev E Dee idney pastor of Central church officiating. Bearers included Oscar Wallace Frank Lemont Lord and Harold Haggett. The body was entombed for burial in Maple Grove family lot.

Bella Webber Welch W. Welch Welch E. Deeidney Central Church Oscar Wallace Frank Lemont Lord Harold Haggett Maple Grove

Joseph Begin Funeral Service Held at Curtis Funeral Home

Prayers were read at services for Joseph Begin held last week at Curtis Funeral Home 942 Waanes Street. Many friends and relatives attended to pay respects to a fine friend. Bearers included Boardman Linwood John T Callan and James Bodyseman. Burial followed at Oak Grove in the family lot.

Curtis Funeral Home Waanes Street Boardman Linwood John T. Callan James Body Wasseman Medlog Oak Grove

Mrs Burns Funeral Rites Held by 1st Congregational Church

Funeral services were held last week for Mrs Burns at the Arthur F Mayo Funeral Home with Dee as pastor of the First Congregational Church officiating. Bearers were Raymond George Hoopes Walter and John Ketchum. The body was entombed for burial in the Spring.

Arthur F. Mayo W Dee 1 Congregational Church Raymond George Hoope Walter John Ketchum

Funeral for Gershon Trott in Woolwich

Funeral services for Gershon Trott of Woolwich were held Thursday at Curtis Funeral Home with Reverend Shaw presiding. Bearers included Fred Orn e and Hartley Hathorne. interment followed in Partridge family cemetery.

Gershon Trott Woolwich Curtis Funeral Home Wi Street Rev. Shaw Comb Fred Orne Hartley Hathorne Ames Parkeree Yew Patridge

Mrs. Alice Pratt Funeral Rites Held

Funeral services for Mrs. Alice May Pratt wife of Earl Pratt were held on Say ington street with the Meg officiating. The body was interred in the family lot in Brooks following the ceremony.

Alice May Pratt Earl Curtis Funeral Home Washington Street Ghy Brooks

Mrs Teeling Funeral Held at Old Ladies Home

Funeral services for Mrs Annie Teeling were conducted Tuesday of last week at Charlies Street church. Bearers included Carvil Douglas William J Craft Sanford B Nickerson and Eugene McGrath. The body was borne to its final resting place with officiating minister Rev Street officiating.

Annie Teeling Old Ladies Home Charlies L. Kinney Beacon Street Church Carvil Douglas William J. Craft Sanford B. Nickerson Eugene McGrath

Mrs Griffin Returns Home From Memorial Hospital

Friends announce Mrs Frederick Griffin has returned to the home of her parents Mr and Mrs David ickson on Washington Street after a several week stay as a patient at Memorial hospital.

Frederick Griffin David Ickson Washington Street Memorial Hospital

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. Gerald Atkinson Mr. Dole Seurueluy Seven Day Adventist School Winter Street Church Christine Miller Woolworth Company Ton Althou Colonial Club School of Instruction Postoffice Department Merchant Marine Robert F. Waten Philadelphia Amsterdam Hern England Into Eternity Marius H. Page North St Kennebec Greenhi Alice M. Stinson See Stinson of Alice M. Pratt Alice Pratt B Pratt Friday Herme A Reynolds Elmere Payne Day Mrs. Welch Joseph Fred S. Curtis & Co
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