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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1939

Page

7

Richland Mt Carmel O E S observes Obligation night

Richmond society notes report Mt Carmel chapter O E S held Obligation night with Past Matron Margaret Duren leading the ceremony. The Townsend club met Friday after a bean supper. Multiple visitors and events are listed including temperance speaker Rev Frederick Smith at Richmond High School and preparations for the senior play Little Jimmie Jones set for April 13 and 14.

Mt. Carmel Margaret Duren Pauline Crows Sadie Wood Ruie Curtis Townsend Club Walter Hoskins New York City Elmer King Ida Hosner Boston Mrs. Francis and Mary Kidder Richmond East Orange Frederick Smith Richmond High School Temperance Athletic Association Jimmie Jones James Conners John Libby Everett E. Trask West Dresden John L. Pinkington Bert Reed Fred Carlton Joseph Houdlette James Cameron Rest Haven Cemetery Windsor Margaret Boynton Herman Boynton Jefferson Arthur Sigers Marcia Baker Newburyport Mass Wakefield Miss Baker Beulah Rebekah Lodge I. O. O. F. Hall J. C. White Barbara Weeks George Coughlin Wesley Webber Enterprise Grange Ladies’ Aid Ernest Stewart Dora Marriner Ann Spofford Emerson Lane Post, A. L Curtis Hall Unemployment Compensation Commission Gerald Witham Russell Ring Samuel Dorrance Raymond Curtis Earle Cronk Virginia Stilphen Carolyn Curtis Carl Watts Richmond Townsend Club D. A. V. Hall Thaddeus Card Mina Floyd Horace T. Parkhurst Addie M. Hartford Roberts Edwin Tarr James Ross Albert Page John Parker Lester Norton Richmond Cemetery Arthur Locke Whitman William Chaplin Quincy Helen Chaplin Waterville Albert Chaplin Ideal Home Corner Club D. of A. V Edward Merrill Arnold Lamoreau Lester R. Norton The Baptist Church Patrick Margaret Bailey Christian Endeavor Alfred Ives Methodist Church Gilbert Edgett Calais Knight's Memorial Methodist Ladies’ Aid Lillian Hill Bermuda Bessie Sedgley Archie Terrell Alberta Sedgley Miss Hill Carmel O. E.S Grace Brown Purinton Braintree Sherman Mills Dresden Litchfield Oxford E. S. Meacham John Curtis Bridgton Lily Sherborne Marion Williams Portland John W. Hartford Brockton, Mass Artemus Mary Claflin Richmond Corner

Richmond Town Meeting Cuts Appropriations Versus 1938

Richmond conducted its annual town meeting on March 6 electing officers and approving town budgets. Key figures include Moderator J W Randlette and selectmen Harry W Douglass W Wallace Gardner Earl A McFee with a total appropriation of 53693 35, down 2230 65 from 1938. funds cover highways schools fire department and poor relief among others.

Richmond J. W. Randlette Harry W. Douglass W. Wallace Gardner Earl A. McFee William G. Berry Samuel F. Dorrance Homer E. Alexander James H. Lotheridge Laverne Harris Joss M.D J. A. Hinckley H. W. Douglass W.P.A Pitts Center Emerson Augusta Trust Co

Progressive Grange Meeting At Richmond Draws 35

Progressive Grange of Richmond met Friday night with 35 members present. Three visitors from Merrymeeting and Enterprise granges attended. The program featured sketches by Charles and Richard Thompson and by Lucy Tarr, with readings by E. L. White, Helen Witham, Dorothea Rideout, Per lena Routhier, and Fred Witham, plus a stunt. Charles Thompson, Arthur Pickard, Richard Thompson, and Inez Witham closed the meeting with a closing thought.

Progressive Grange Richmond Merrymeeting Enterprise Granges Charles Richard Thompson E. L. White Lucy Tarr Helen Witham Dorothea Rideout Perlena Routhier Fred Witham Charles Thompson Arthur Pickard Inez Witham

Enterprise Grange reports men’s night and lecture recap

Enterprise Grange Richmond held a men’s night with 75 attendees. The Lecturer described the recent Lecturer’s Conference in Augusta. A program under the acting Lecturer’s direction was offered. The Grange presented the drama The Comical Country Cousin with Merry Meeting Grange at Bowdoinham on Thursday evening, followed by a dance.

Enterprange Richmond Augusta the Grange Merry Meeting Grange Bowdoinham

Georgetown Family Updates and Arts Notes

Mr and Mrs Howard K Trafton remain in Portland with their son Rudolph after a hospital discharge and uncertain return time due to Mrs Traftons grip. Maine artist Marsden Hartley exhibits 25 canvasses at Hudson River Gallery New York through April 8, citing local works inspired by Kennebec River Georgetown and Vinal Haven scenes.

Howard K. Trafton Rudolph Portland Trafton Women’s Club Massachusetts Connecticut Seward E. Emmons Marsden Hartley Maine Lewiston Georgetown Vinal Haven Hudson Racker New York Kennebec West Georgetown Robin Hood Cove Camden Hills Baker's Island Penobscot Bay City Point Hartley Elizabeth Deering Eva Gaudet Bath Boston Ray M. Newman Carroll Deering Harry Stone Bay Point Portland Sunday Telegram Carroll A. Deering Diamond Shoals North Carolina I Marie Winthrop Riggs Riggsville Maine General Hospital Winthrop W. Riggs

Legion Marks Twentieth Birthday With Dinner and Dance

Members of Roland Smith Post American Legion and friends plan a private dance at the Legion hall Friday evening, drawing a capacity crowd. On March 21 a 20th anniversary birthday dinner for members and sustaining members will feature State Senator Robert Cony of Augusta as guest speaker with the theme Modern Trends. Col Frank E Lowe Department Commander and other state officers are expected to attend as the post conducts routine business and aims to add at least ten new members.

Roland Smith Post American Legion Legion Hall Legionaires The Post Frank E. Lowe Legion

Merrymeeting Grange postpones welfare program in Bowdoinham

A snow storm reduced turnout at Merrymeeting Grange in Bowdoinham Friday delaying the home welfare department program to May. Mrs William Gould led the event with first and second degrees conferred on Vera Baker and Eleanor Gilpavrick.

Merrymeeting Grange Bowdoinham Home Welfare Department William Gould Vera Baker Eleanor Gilpavrick

Mulliken named associate sanitary engineer for U S Housing Authority

Alfred Mulliken will report to Washington D C as Associate Sanitary Engineer for the United States Housing Authority. Former Public Works Administration resident engineer, he completed the Kittery Point bridge and Berwick municipal building and is building a Cape Neddick bridge and York Village waterworks. His federal career began in 1934 with Harold Ickes, directing Maine planning efforts, and he has long resided in Northeast Harbor Maine.

Alfred Mulliken United States Housing Authority Washington, D. C Public Works Administration Kittery Point Berwick Municipal Cape Neddick York Village Harold L. Ickes Secretary of the Interior National Resources Board Maine Maine State Planning Board Capt. Mulliken Northeast Harbor Baltimore

Winter Street wins YMCA Church League title in overtime

Winter Street defends champ Central 40-40 stalemate led to sudden death overtime where Bobby Clark scored on a one hand shot after 30 seconds. Eddie Brown of Central sent the game to overtime with a late 15 second clutch shot. Winter outlasted Central 47-40 in the title game with Clark 16 and Brown 15 for the champions. Tut Young led Central with 16 points, Thibodeau added 10. Central outscored Winter at the line 19-18 but Winter shot six of 17 from the field to Central's two of eight. A preliminary game saw Morse Jayvees fall 38-25 to St. Mary’s.

Winter Street Central Y. M. C. A. Church Bobby Clark Eddie Brown Morse Maine Centrals Brown Winter Winter Street Marksmen Winterites Clark Tut Young Clayt Thibodeau Carl Karlbach Hill Morse Jayvees St. Mary's McQuarrie Sullivan Arsenault Jayvees

Concert Draws Large Audience in Corliss Street Church

A Thursday night concert at Corliss Street church attracted a large crowd for the organ fund. The program featured Mrs. Fred D Hill soprano, Mrs. Fred H Cary contralto, Chester A Plant tenor, Clifford B Smith bass, with Francis McPherson on organ and piano. The audience praised the Spanish Dances and solo numbers. The final concert is set for Thursday evening April 13 with Hibbert Norton, John Sheldon, Mrs. Cary, and others expected to perform.

Corliss Street Organ Fund Fred D Hill Fred H. Cary Chester A. Plant Clifford B. Smith Hibbert Norton John Sheldon Bath Massachu Cary Harry E. Ring McPherson

Weather and social notes from Five Islands last week

Last week at Five Islands featured a heavy rain storm a gale that toppled trees and damaged an electric line a heavy snow event and multiple social updates including visits births hospital stays and library activities. Notable names include Percy Savage Bath Roy Clark Phyllis Stevens L H Rowe D R Stevens Isabel Stevens Earle Payson and Harold Pinkham with various local movements and community happenings.

Islands Georgetown Percy Savage Bath Trenton N. J James Adair Roy Clark Clark Phyllis Stevens L. H. Rowe Bath Memorial Hospital Mr Rowe William Chase South Freeport Bacon Baty Clyde Pinkham Bay Point Ellsworth Pinkham J. G. Stevens Sumner Mains Mains Edgar Warren Earle Payson Amorose Thibodeau Paul Sevens Arrowsic Five Islands J. J. Gibson Isabel Stevens D. R. Stevens Victor Pinkham E. M. Horton Everett Stevens Hope Berry Harold Pinkham F.ve Islands Mr. Rowe

Grand Lodge Night Of Solar Lodge Masons Attendance

Despite a severe snowstorm a strong turnout attended Grand Lodge night led by Solar lodge Masons with George F. Giddings as Most Worshipful Grand Master. Arthur H. Lander and Ervin E. J. Lander served as senior officers amid a gathering of Solar and Polar Star lodge past masters. Paul B. Wilson became Master Mason. Genesta chapter OES served a chicken pie supper. flowers from Kennebec Greenhouses. The grand master visited shut ins beforehand.

Grand Lodge Solar Lodge Masons George F. Giddings Arthur H. Lander S. Waldo Burgess Ervin E. J. Lander Solar and Polar Star Lodges Paul B. Wilson David L. Wilson Genesta O.es P. M. Olm Kennebec

Protest Poem Urges Equality On Lincoln Wept Theme

A protest poem by Ted Urbanowitz from Union New Jersey condemns hypocrisy in race and civil rights. It denounces color lines and calls for justice while challenging those who gatekeep freedom’s meaning. The piece invokes the D A R and Marion Anderson as symbols of forgotten fame and vanished opportunity.

Marion Anderson

Will Not Plow Walks In Winter

The Board of High ways and Sewers states no more snow clearing will occur due to insufficient horses and limited time before spring. With warming sun soon, snow is expected to melt quickly, leaving bare ground. Pedestrians and drivers are advised to take extra precautions to avoid accidents.

Highway Department Board of Highways and Sewers

Veteran Master Mariner Lincoln Trott Dies at 72 in Albany

The Bath native Capt Lincoln Chase Trott died of a heart attack July 25 in Albany New York aged 72 He sailed worldwide for 34 years commanding clipper square riggers and modern steamers four times around the Horn He retired in 1914 and 1936 from contracting He is survived by his wife daughter Miss Sarah Odell Trott of Albany brother Warren E Trott Bath sister Mrs Mary Hathorn Highland Street Bath and is mourned by Masonic and Odd Fellows lodges plus First Congregational Church of Albany pastor Rev Richard O Ficken officiated at the funeral services

Lincoln Chase Trott Bath Albany N. Y Woolwich Riverside Cemetery Sarah Odell Trott Warren E. Trott Dorchester Mass Costello P. Hall Sagadahce Ferry Globe Singapore Port Said Barcelona New York San Francisco Cap. Trott Trott Staten Island James Harvey Trott Lincoln Jennie McLane Trott Mary Hathorn Highland Street Capt Masonic Lodge of Odd Fellows Portland First Congregational Church Richard O. Ficken

Robert L Hague Dies After Years in Marine Industry

Obituary charts the life of Robert L Hague from early ocean service to top leadership at Standard Shipping and Standard Oil. He served as marine superintendent, vice president, and president of marine departments, contributed to national defense shipbuilding, and held roles with the Shipping Board, Italian honors, and major maritime organizations.

Mr. Hague Shipping Board Pacific Coast Washington Standard Oil Company of New Jersey Us Marine Department Standard Shipping Company Hague Marine Department United States Maritime Commission

New York Merchant Marine Academy Clock Collector Passes

The obituary notes the deceased was a devoted clock collector who gave many pieces to friends in theater. He also owned one of the nation’s finest private collections of marine curios, paintings, and ship models.

New York Merchant Marine Academy

Frank J. Ham Dies in Augusta at 73

The sudden death in Augusta on Wednesday last of Frank J. Ham 73 long a Maine public official and Republican leader is noted. He served as sheriff of Kennebec county warden of the state prison and collector of internal revenue for the district of Maine. He was chairman of the Republican State Committee and a well known Bath figure with broad relations across political lines. Survived by widow Jane Damien a son Miles F. in Pittsburgh a daughter Mrs F E Jackson of Winthrop a brother and two sisters. Tributes came from Gov Barrows retired Chief Justice Pattangall and banker Charles J Hichborn.

Augusta Frank J. Ham Maine State Liquor Commission Bath Internal Revenue District of Maine Kennebec County Maine Republican State Committee Depositors Trust Co Ham Sagadahoc County Frederick Hale United States Charles F. Johnson Carl E. Milliken Oakley C. Curtis Milliken Hale Augusta Lodge No Royal Arch Trinity Commandery Knights Templar Jane Damien Miles F Pittsburgh F. E. Jackson Winthrop Wallace Belgrade Raymond Collins Fred O. Golder Brunswick Lewis O. Barrows William R. Pattangall Supreme Court of Maine Charles 3. Hichborn

Pratt 82 Dies of Pneumonia in Portland

Thomas H. Pratt 82 died Wednesday morning in Portland from pneumonia. Born in Bath, he left the city at 17 and later became general manager of Chase Transfer Co. in Portland. Survived by wife, daughter Marion Davis, sister Sadie J. Andrews of Portland, and brothers Alfred R. and George H. Pratt of Bath.

Thomas H. Pratt Portland Alfred R. Pratt George H. Pratt Bath Thomas H Sarah J. Pratt Chase Transfer Co Mr. Pratt Marion Davis Sadie J. Andrews

Bath to receive body of Fritz Wandelt

The body of Fritz Wandelt a 50 year old Bath resident and former Bath Iron Works employee who died Monday in a Nutley New Jersey hospital will arrive in Bath Thursday morning. He is survived by his wife a son Alfred Wandelt of Newark and two daughters Ursula Wandelt and Mrs Arthur Seekins of Bath. Funeral arrangements have not been completed.

Fritz Wandelt Nutley N. J Bath Wandelt Germany Bath Iron Works Corp Sunset Park Alfred Wandelt Newark Ursula Wandelt Arthur W. Seekins

Mrs Mary Reed Dies at Memorial Hospital After Short Illness

Mrs Mary F Reed wife of Victor J Reed of 75 Richardson street died Monday night at Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient about a week She was a native of Canada and an attendant of St Marys Church Mr Reed has been ill two years and is in serious condition There are no near relatives in this vicinity

Mary F. Reed Victor J. Reed Richardson Street Memorial Hospital Canada St. Mary’s Church Reed

Infant Linda D. Blake Dies in Memorial Hospital

Linda D. Blake youngest daughter of Frank T. and June Blake of North Bath died Sunday morning at Memorial hospital. Survived by her parents and grandmother Mrs. Fred Blake of North Bath.

Linda D. Blake Frank T June Blake North Bath Memorial Hospital Fred Blake

Mrs. Lucinda Wallace Funeral Held at Curtis Home

The funeral of Mrs. Lucinda Linscott Wallace widow of Wesley Wallace of Phippsburg was held Thursday afternoon at two at the Fred S. Curtis funeral home on Center street. Rev Earl T French of the Church of the Nazarene officiated. Burial followed in Oak Grove.

Lucinda Linscott Wallace Wesley Wallace Phippsburg Fred S. Curtis Center Street Earl T. French Church of the Nazarene Oak Grove

Mrs Reed Funeral Set for Thursday at St Marys

The funeral for Mrs Mary F Reed wife of Victor J Reed will be held Thursday morning at 7 30 in St Marys church. John Sampson a machinist operator of The Times Co is confined to his home at 1059 High street by a heavy cold.

Mary F. Reed Victor J Reed St. Mary's Church John Sampson the Times Co High Street

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Emeth Chapter Ram Masonic Hall Yayf Society Bessie Eula Terrell Charles B. Day City Hall Cribbage Club Frederick G. Payne McCurdy Charles Gorman Robert Faulkner Richmond Cribbage Club Solan Purinton Leslie Roberts Raymond Libbey Richmond Club Pine Cone Troop Ethel Gillis Jessie Stewart George McMaster G. A. Millett City Hall Chamber of Commerce Lois Webber Florence Young Mildred Morris Eunice Nadeau Newman Wallace Wren Merle Leavitt Wren Nursing Home Alton Lloyd Lloyd Kelley Fairfield Martha Bowen Burbank Hospital Fitchburg Walter Haskins Elmer Kang Arthur Allen Optometrist Pleasant St Brunswick, Me Enterprise Grange Y Church League Neces Puffer Erseeees Earlbach Sees Hill A. Sarkis-Thayer. Morse E. Estes Rf Quirk Rf Danforth Clare Bie Perry Lg Hatch Peseces Wilson Aan Eee St, Mary's Ifeters Hinds R. Cummings Rf Desmond Rf Sullivan Gaudet Neul Corliss Street Church Louise Duley Kennebunkport Prank L. Duley Beacon Street Night OF Ted Urbanowitz Newark St Union N_ J Master Mariner Robert L. Hague Higue United States Naval Italy American Bureau of Shipping Webb Institute of Naval Architecture Worcester Polytechnic Institute Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers Engineer, Club American Petroleum Institute American Institute of Marine Egineers Lambs Players Downtown Athletic Club Metropolitan Ub Whitewall Club Marine Someity of New York Larehingat Yacht Club Indian Harbor Yacht Club Ship Model Socety Marine Museum of the City of New York India House John Ericsson Society Chiselers Club International Lifeboat Rocing Assciation Robert L. Tugue Trophy Hewit Maritran Seining Marionin Herbert H. Lehmain Board of Visitors G.O.P Mrs. Wallace Mrs. Reed Fred S. Curtis.& CO Thomas R. Huston
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