Richmond area clubs and weddings highlight busy week
Richmond VFW Post and Auxiliaries discuss Togus veteran fund drive and plan Brunswick encampment May 2 and 3. Local groups including Mothers Friends and Teachers Club and Lions Club feature guest speakers and charity events. A wedding in Richmond Methodist Church unites Miss Annette Louise Harford and Henry H. Carter Jr with reception in church dining room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VFW
New Harbor
Vincent Jones
Hospitalzaton Charman
Morrisette
Bath
Brunswick
Annette Louise Harford
Harold M. Harford
Perley F. Joy
Richmond
Henry H. Carter
Henry Carter
Groton
Dresden Town Meeting Sets Budget And Appoints Officials
Dresden citizens gathered at the town hall for the annual town meeting selecting Stephen Powell as ir. Edward Fall is town clerk with 1st selectman Witmot, 2nd Dorr Woodward, 3rd Lester Munsey. Budgets include schools 6100, Public Health Nurse 30, road and maintenance costs, cemetery upkeep, and aid programs. The selectmen may borrow up to 10 of state valuation to match funds for the Lower Bridge reconstruction. Committees chosen for a school study, musical planning, and event roles. Local entries note school activities, 4 H ribbon, grange degrees, and community visits plus residents traveling and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dresden
Stephen Powell
Edward Fall
Witmot Ll
Dorr Woodward
Lester Munsey
William R. Houdlette
Ted Gagne
Charles Rose
Dresden Fire Association
Gardiner General Hospital
Forest Hill
Maple Grove
Pine Grove
South Dresden
Sup't. of
Stanwood Gilman
Bridge Academy
Anna Tobey
Barbara Potter
Eva Knowlton
Priscilla Allen
Harold Austin
Louise
Ida Robbins
Sheila Hamlin
Thomas Bourgeois
Chester Dorr
Joel Weldon
Farmington Teachers’ College
Evelyn Robbins
Middle Bridge School
Eastern River Grange
Dept. Tibbetts
West Southport
Lester McPhail
Arthur Ryder
Ernest Beckwith
Donald
Walter
Wilmot Trussell
Rena Wentworth
Ida McPha
Face Of Christ sermon and historic Georgetown flood tales
In Georgetown Reverend Bruce Cummings delivers a sermon on The Face Of Christ at Five Islands and Georgetown Center amid heavy rain. The flood inundates towns, halting school, washing out roads, and delaying projects. Local events include P T A film nights, a Hyde Home lecture by Marie Preston, and reminiscences of turn of the century Georgetown Center ball games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Cummings
George
Cummings
Georgetown Center
Luke's Hill
West Georgetown
Robinhood
Clarey Turn
Burnside Powers Place
Central School
Francis the Talking Mule
Marie Preston
Hyde
Bath
Preston
Shaw's
Todd’s
Sewall P. Oliver
The Spinster Girls Play The Bachelor Maids in Costume Rows
A lively Georgetown Center amusement features The Spinsters defeating The Bachelor Maids 20 to 18 with inning by inning play and a parade of costumes. Narratives highlight Frances Thompson and Jessie Thompson among others, plus a dog missing from Robin Hood village and a revival of church services in Bath.
Five Islands Community News Highlights Last Week
Five Islands reports a Bible Class session led by Mrs. Marr with ministers present. Evangelistic meetings by Rev. Cum mings concluded last weekend amid strong turnout despite rain. Wedding invitations issued for Miss Jeanette Pinkham and Donald Hopkins Jr at Five Islands church Saturday. Fire Department annual meeting held. Library Auxiliary met. local visits noted by residents from Bath to Malden Island. Changes include Georgetown school recess due to bus repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Marr
John Reedy
Bruce Cummings
Harold Rowe
Freeport Baptist Church
Jeanette Pinkham
Donald Hopkins, Jr
Bath
Five Islands
Georgetown
Warren
Weekend Visits Reported Across Town and Nearby
Friday and Saturday guests stayed with the Reynolds family. Mrs. Roland Peterson visited her sister Gladys Weeman in Portland. Hugh Rockwell spent time from Cooper's Mills, and Frank King vacationed at Robinhood. King froze his hand while rowing to his house. J Robert Blackie attended a Five Islands fire meeting and walked past a West Georgetown washout. William Bisseth and family planned a week in Waltham Massachusetts. Dorothy W Stuart and Martha Bowen visited the Petersons. A second child was born to Mr. and Mrs. William Gilland now in Whittier California, named after her mother Suzanne Hussa of MacMahan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick Po
Mothers, Friends and Teachers Club
Daniel Gurin
Adolph Caselot
Poland
Germany
Europe
United States
Carlton Merrill
Emerson Lane
Post Auxiliary
The
American Legion
Laura Reynolds
Audrey Dewitt
Legion
Kennebec
Kennebec County Council Last Week With Smith-Wiley Post
Gardiner
Harland C. Joyce
Church of the Nazarene
Lions’ Club
George Clements
Belfast
Ideal Home
Methodist Y.A.Y.E. Club
Dresden
Richmond Corner Extension Association
Adalt
Alicia Sedgley
Association
India
Earl Lewis
County Road
Priscilla Foster
Cora Farnham
Enterprise Grange Ladies Aid
Merle Harrington
County Broad
Cornelia Coates
Marie Witham
Main Street
Quilty
Emerson Lane Post
Emeth Chapter
Royal Arch Masons
Masonic Hall
W.S.C.S
Progressive Grange
Richmond Corner
Geraldine Brown
Charlotte Williams
Ruth Rand
Saco
Rebekah Assembly
Maine
Beulah Rebekah Lodge
Grand Lodge of Maine
IOOF
George Voltz
Wilton
Beulah Lodge Mers
Archer Terrell
Priscilla Chipman
District 3
Portland
Ivy Rebebah Lodge
Booster Club
Methodists
Biles
Cal
Ae Clarke
Sacchi Baal Dail
Pemtine
Charlotte Clark
Ethel Todd
Gen N
Frances
Frank) Thompson
Jessie
Jack) Thompson
Clara
Clarence
Derby
Tessie
Tracy
Wilhemina
Will) Todd
Rose
Ross
Jessie Thompson
Hercules
Clara Derby
Tessie Derby
Wilhemina Todd
Miss Todd
Miss Rose Todd
Miss Nudick
Georgetown Center
Robinhood Village
Peterson
Robinhood
Elm Street Church
Bath
Cleaves Henderson
Henderson
Ferris Leonard
Heald Home
Harry Stone
Lewiston
William A. Todd
Roy Newman
Working League
John Reedy
Alfred Rowe
Dorothy W. Stuart
Lawrence Cloutier
Augusta
Cloutier
Ralph Davis
Virgil Stevens
State Road
Reid Park
Henry Worthing
Charles E. Mains, Jr
Ambrose Thibodeau
Bowdoinham
Seguinland
William Farr
Massachusetts
Lynn McMahan
Branwell Harford
David Rutherford
Orville Rowe
Victor Pinkham
D. W. Staffeld
Quincy Wales
Newton
Mass
Malden Island
Carl Rowe
Carl
Kittery
Harold Rowe
Donald Dupre
Vernon Gray
George Gray
James Stevens
Gray
Lester Lewis
Lewis
Richmond
William Campbell
Easton
Harlan P'akham
Hiram Pierce
Mr. Pierce
Bartdolph
Bruce Cummings
David
Warren
Arthur Berry
Earl Pulsifer
Edwin Berry
Key West
Fla
Francis Pierce
Boca Raton
Mrs. Pierce
Islands
Herman Barter
Alvah C. Reynolds
Roland Peterson
Gladys Weeman
Hugh Rockwell
Cooper's Mills
Frank King
King
Peterson Landing
J. Robert Blackie
Five Islands
Georgetown
William Gilland
Whittier
Calif
Suzanne Hussa
MacMahan Colony
Mrs Mason and Mrs Wyman Move to Hill Apartments
Mrs Phyllis Mason and her mother Mrs Charlotte Wyman have relocated from 42 Edward Street to Pine Street and are now occupying one of the Hill apartments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phyllis Mason
Charlotte Wyman
Edward Street
Pine Street
Hill Apartments
Bay Point Weather and Local Happenings Report
Bay Point residents enjoy a pink red aurora borealis display as robins crows visit for food through mild spell. Sap runs 10 to 12 quarts daily since mid February. maple trees produce well. William Stewart of Five Islands recovers after a five week woods accident. Arthur Tibbetts Jr. marks first birthday. Lobster shipment to Boston undertaken by Herbert McIntyre and Sumner Mains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay Point
William Stewart
Five Islands
Jerry McCarty
Boston
Roy Moore
Arthur Tibbets Jr
Maurice Burns
Arthur Tibbetts
Georgetown Grammar School
Herbert McIntyre
Sumner Mains
Rabbi Berent to speak at University of Life April 26
Lewiston's Rabbi David Berent of Beth Jacob Synagogue will address the University of Life program on Sunday April 26 during the general assembly meetings. The talk titled The Spiritual Challenge of Our Time will cover civic and religious duties, with enrollment for the program set at $1 for all Sundays plus a buffet luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Life
General Assembly
David Berent
Beth Jacob Synagogue
Lewiston
Berent
City College
New York
Columbia University
Dropsie College
Philadelphia
Yeshiva University
N. Y
Chayim Seminary
Montreaux
Switzerland
Rabbi Berent
Boy Scouts of America
Jewish Encyclopedia
University of Maine
Bates
Colby
Former Officers Return Lead Bath Salvation Army Service
Major and Mrs. Albert Warren former Corps officers of Bath will lead the third special service this week at the Salvation Army. They are joined by about 20 young people the Saco Biddeford Gospel Team performing musical numbers and a gospel officer will close the evening service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Warren
Bath
Salvation Army
Warren
Saco Biddeford Gospel
Tobacco Use Among Native Americans Before Columbus Arrived
Native peoples across the Americas smoked tobacco long before Columbus reached the continent highlighting early cultural practices and widespread use by various tribes and regions before European contact.
Obituary for J Arthur Luke 53 Portland contractor and veteran
J Arthur Luke 53 died suddenly March 10 at his Portland home born Bath August 2 1899 son of Joseph H Luke and Mary Harris Luke he was a contractor retired from active duties World War I veteran member of Houlihan Council Knights of Columbus fourth degree Sebastian Basle General Assembly Maine State Council K of C Color Corps Portland Local 517 carpenters Harold T Andrews American Legion Portland Society of the Third Maine Division. survived by wife Mary Rose Cardiff Luke two daughters Mary Cecelia Luke Washington DC Patricia Ann Luke East Boothbay father Joseph H Luke of East Boothbay step brother Roger M Luke Bath several aunts uncles nieces and nephews Military funeral was held Friday at St Joseph's church high mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Arthur Luke
Coyle Street
Portland
Bath
Joseph H
Mary (Harris) Luke
Luke
Houlihan Council
Knights of Columbus
Sebastian Basle
Maine State Council
K. of C
Fourth Degree Knights
Mary Cecelia Luke
Washington, D. C
Patricia Ann Luke
Joseph H. Luke
East Boothbay
Roger M. Luke
Middle Street
St. Joseph’s Church
Reguium
Minnie H Bacon 80 Bath resident dies after long illness
Minnie Hammond Bacon, 80, longtime Bath resident, died Friday morning at Pres ley Convalescent Home. Born Buckfield May 28, 1872, she married Edwin Bacon in 1898. their son Maurice drowned in 1922. She lived at 11 Bath Street 50 years, attended Winter Street Church, and supported by two nieces and a nephew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Hammond Bacon
Presley
Bath
Buckfield
Charles
Isabel Stevens Hammond
Phippsburg
Edwin Bacon
Maurice
Sasanoa
Woolwich
Joseph Kavenaugh
Hingham
Mass
Harold R. Moriarty
Lewiston
Mrs Rose Gordon Dies in Portland After Long Bath Life
Mrs Rose Gordon of a well known Bath family died March 7 in Portland where she lived since 1922. Born in Poland she came to Bath in 1906 to join husband Samuel Gordon who died in 1921. Surviving six children Myer Abraham Louis daughters Esther Brant Marcia Aronsky Dora Rolde 13 grandchildren seven great grandchildren. She was active with Beth Israel Synagogue and the Jewish Home for the Aged in Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Gordon
Bath
Portland
Gordon
Poland
Samuel Gordon
Chestnut Street
Farrar
Beth Israel Synagogue
Jewish Home For the Aged
Beth Israel Synagogue Auxiliary
Myer
Abraham
Louis
Esther Brant
Marcia Aronsky
Dora Rolde
Chestnut Hill
Mass
Funeral service for Allen Farrell held at Curtis Funeral Home
Funeral for Allen Farrell was Friday at 10 am conducted by Rev Canon Charles M Tubbs at Curtis Funeral Home 942 Washington Street. Bearers were Charles Ridley James McQuarrie David Fields and Russell Dalrymple. Burial in Oak Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Farrell
Curtis Funeral Home
Washington Street
Charles M. Tubbs
Charles Ridley
James McQuarrie
David Fields
Russell Dalrymple
Oak Grove
Clyde W Champeon Taken To Togus Monday
Clyde W Champeon is slated for transfer to Togus on Monday. Bearers accompanying him include Norman Wetherington, Lucien Morrisette, Elmer Moore, Larry Talbot, George Bamforth, and Charles Quinlan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Togus
Clyde W. Champeon
Norman Wetherington
Lucien Morrisette
Elmer Moore
Larry Talbot
George Bamforth
Charles Quinlan
Card of Thanks for Jimmy Ross Bath Memorial Hospital care
Mr and Mrs Eugene A Ross express gratitude to their doctor and nurses at Bath Memorial Hospital for excellent care and kindness shown their son Jimmy during illness. They also thank friends and relatives for cards gifts and deeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Memorial Hospital
Jimmy
Eugene A. Ross
Motor carriers move about nine billion tons of freight a year
The statement notes the scale of freight moved by motor carriers in the United States and asserts that sound requires a medium to travel, contrasting with a vacuum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Mrs Marie Anna Taroi Dies in Lewiston After Year of Illness
The death of Mrs Marie Anna Taroi of Lewiston occurred at her home after a year of illness. Born January 18 1880 in St G and Windsor Quebec she resided in Lewiston 67 years. Survived by two daughters Mrs George Burpee and Miss Almie Tardif both of Lewiston seven sons Repre Tardif Raoul Roland A Monton all of Lewiston Joseph Tardif of Augusta and others. Funeral was held Saturday at 8 30 from the Family church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewiston
Leorn
Marie Anna Taré
Street
St. G
Windsor
Quebec
Lewistt
George Burpee
Almie Tardif
Lyiston
Tardif
Raoul
Roland Amont
Seph Tardif
Augusta
Ters
St. Phil
St. Hyacinthe
Seph Albert
Rille
Alphone M. Roy
Louis Roy
Drummnncville
Joseph Roy
Victoriaville
Death notices for Clyde Champeon in Bath region
Clyde W Champeon a World War I veteran died March 11 at Togus Veterans Hospital after residence in Bath for seven years Born August 189 Exeter he was survived by wife Ruth Champeon son Ralph Champeon two sisters Gladys J of Clinton and Ruth W of Clinton Mass Funeral held Monday at Togus Veterans Hospital services noted for Dyre Flaherty post of Foreign Wars membership
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde W. Champeon
Togus Vi
Champeon
Bath
Exeter
Ruth Champeon
Ralph Champeon
Fort Monmouth
N. J
Ter
Jeanette Laih
Lewiston
Idaho
Lottie Champeon
Clin
Gladys J
Clinton
Ruth WV
Mass
Togus
Portland Man James Desmond Dies After Bath Ties
James Walter Desmond of 66 Monument Square Portland died Friday evening in March. He lived in Portland and had relatives in Bath. He served two terms in the Brann administration and was born May 19 in Portland. Survived by four sons Jeremiah of Quonset and Albert Joseph and William all of Bath. Funeral Monday at eight from St Church. Burial Calvary Cemetery Portland. Friends may call at A F Mayo & Son Funeral residence until service time. Please omit flowers.
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James
Walter Des
Monument Square
Poland
Mond
Bath
Louis Brann
Jeg
Portland
Jeremiags
Annie Mahoney Desmond
Ews
Jeremiah
Quonset
Albert
Joseph
Hhev
St. Churth
Harold F Rounds Dies of Natural Causes in Bath
Harold Frederick Rounds age 7 of the old Brunswick road died instantly of a heart attack Tuesday morning at the Columbia hotel. Medical Examiner Dr. Joseph Smith ruled death natural. Born October 17 1881 in Bath he was a ship carpenter who worked in Bath yards and at Bath Iron Works and later for the Bath Highway Department. Survived by sister Miss Margaret Rounds of Bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Frederick Rounds
Old Brunswick Road
Columbia Hotel
Corn
Joseph Smith
Mr. Rounds
Bath
Frederick P
Janette Baird Rounds
Bath Iron Works
Bath Highway Department
Margaret Rounds
Mrs Annie G Vaughan dies at 82 in Bath
Annie Gowell Vaughan 82 of 702 Washington Street Bath died suddenly Wednesday last week. Born Bath November 28 1870 she was daughter of George W Gowell and Mary Kelley Gowell. Surviving husband Ward W Vaughan a daughter Mrs Herbert T Caverly and two grandchildren Herbert T Caverly II and Lerinda Ann Caverly Bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Gowell Vaughan
Washington Street
W. Vaughan
Vaughan
Bath
George W
Mary Kelley Gowell
Herbert T. Caverly
Herbert T. Caverly II
Lerinda Ann Caverly
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Patricia Russell
Marita Smith
Elvert Pooler
Pauline Hutchinson
Mildred Davis
Donald Meade
Gerald Pinkham
Anne Cunningham
Paul Roberts
Yvonne Harford
Catherine McFee
Margaret Derby
Five Islands Nine
Whitney
Johnnie Berry
William H. Dearborn
John William McArthur
America
Columbus
Minnie H. Bacon
Mrs. Rose Gordon
Marie Anna ‘Taroi
Varie
James Walter Desmond
Harold F
Annie G. Vaughan
M. H. Page
North St. Tel
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