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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1944

Page

5

Richmond Notes on Legion Meeting and Local Events

The Auxiliary and Emerson Lane Post No 132 American Legion held a Tuesday meeting with speakers Tony Voyer State Commander Mrs Gibson State President of the Auxiliary and Lt Col Saville U S A in charge of veteran re employment for Maine Refreshments followed. Richmond High School hosted a D A R Naz flag presentation with Regent Marjorie Bond presenting to the school Miss Yvonne Sidesinger accepted the flag and led the salute. Mrs Solon Purinton sang Oh Columbia with piano by Benial Naylor and Mrs Bar Cronk spoke on flag respect. The Richmond Library Association elected Mrs Yvonne Har ford secretary treasurer and discussed repairs and book purchases. The girls basketball team beat Sabattus 2 24 to 2 50 in Sabattus with 30 local teachers and pupils attending. Boy Scouts earned first aid and signaling tests under Scoutmaster Paul Batchelder scoring several advancement milestones. Additional notes cover regional social visits, travel, and family updates across Richmond and nearby towns.

Emerson Lane American Legion Tony Voyer Gibson Auxiliary Col. Saville U.S. A Maine Marjorie Bond Yvonne Sidesinger Jacqueline Guiou Sidesitter Solon Purinton Qoh Columbia Mises Benlal Naylor Bar Cronk Leighton Gardiner Richmond Library Association Yvonne Harford Richmond High School Sabattus Richmond High Sabattus High Paul Batchelder Harold Stanley Ralph Marr Richard Witham Howard Rand Richard Andrews Mere Lillian Haynes

Youngsters Form Their Victory Club

The South End Victory Club of 12 children from Mitchell and Weeks Street schools met at 22 Cherry Street, Coombs residence, with Patty Ames presiding. They planned a silver tea for St Patrick’s Day, voted $1 for Red Cross, and pursue waste fats recycling with token returns for the treasury. Officers include Patty Ames president and Carol Ames vice president. other members listed.

South End Victory Club Mitchell Weeks Street Cherry Street Treasury Patty Ames Carol Ames Beverly Coombs Mary Stuart Donald Coombs

Mayor Rogers Inaugurated In Harbor Post And Tax Board Appointments

Mayor Rogers was inaugurated and named harbor master. Voting on a dog control officer and a House of Correction overseer was postponed. Annual orders passed and assistant tax assessors named for seven wards with pay $50 and $70 in Ward 7 for housing work. William Skelton re elected to a three year committee. Alderman Thayer and Lewis E. Prentiss elected to highway and sewer board. Meeting adjourned at 10 30. Alderman Luke Vo1 absent.

Ment House of Correction May Besaw Frank Dingley Warren Hawley Phyllis Bowie Mark Hennessy Lula Varney Mabel Marks William Skelton Thayer Board of Highways and Sewers Lewis E. Prentiss Luke, Vo

Obituary and town notes from Georgetown area

Last week Georgetown received word of Arthur Farrar's March 10 death at his Auburn home. A WWI veteran, he had poor health after returning from overseas and was married to Hattie Rowe of Georgetown. The piece recalls Arthur Phillips of New York who died at 79, with family ties to Bangor and West Georgetown. The town column records fox sightings, snow drift changes, newborn twins in Cambridge, MA, and various local visits, travels, and social notes among residents, churches, and summer communities, along with school reopening and no new scarlet fever cases.

Arthur Farrar Auburn Hattie Edith Rowe Springfield Mass Georgetown Farrar Walter Cummings Arthur R. Phillips Hunt's Mill Clarence Hill Cambridge Montgomery Smith Smith USN Newport R. I Patricia Woodbury Montgomery Meigs, Jr Virgil Stevens Bath Stanley Flewelling Roy Newman William Todd Congress Square Portland Clarence Oliver Howard Fletcher Belmont Edward C. Clarey Edwin Hussa Summit N. J Maurice Hinckley Emory Basford Guy Forbish Andover MacMahan Carl Delano Ardeen Pinkham James Oliver W. A. Todd CL. Hinckley Raphael Higgins James Oliver Ferris Leonard Maine General Hospital Louise Peterson Peterson Robinhood Walter Cunningham Edna Purtell George Jones Boothbay Harbor Wright W. A. ‘Todd Allen C. Brown Carlton Brown Phippsburg Russell Webster John Calawas Elizabeth Haut Old Hunt

Mrs Crosby Returns Home After NYC Visit

Mrs Donald Crosby returns to her home after a week in New York City where she stayed as a guest at SCOASBALION. She was accompanied by her nieces Miss Colleen Rowe and Miss Barbara Farnham.

Donald Crosby New York City Scoasbalion Colleen Rowe Madelyn Rowe Summerstreet Ernest Davis Barbara Farnham Portland Egbert Farnham

Five Islands Honor Purple Heart Recipient in Bath

H Mans field Boucher U S N of Bath formerly of this community has been awarded the Purple Heart after being wounded in action somewhere in the South Pacific. He is now back on duty. The Good Neighbor club weekly meeting was postponed last week and the Library was in charge of Mrs Victor Pinkham Saturday. Several residents and families are noted visiting and traveling between Bath, Locks Mills, Yarmouth Academy, and Portland with military and civilian movements described.

H. Mansfield Boucher U.S. N Bath Mansfield South Pacific Good Neighbor Club George Gray Victor Pinkham O. F. Rowe Mark Porter Locks Mills Porter Clyde Pinkham Bay Point Ellsworth Pinkham Cecil Stevens Mellen Kimball Ini Locks Mills Paul A

Richmond Grange elects new lady assistant steward

Progressive Grange of Richmond met Friday evening at Richmond Corner. Jennie Palmer elected as assistant steward replacing Perlene Routhier. A lecturer program included Bertha Gray, various readings and skits. Jennie Palmer installed, next meeting set for April 7.

Progressive Grange Richmond Richmond Corner Perlene Routhier Jennie Palmer Bertha Gray Grange Howard Knight Edward White Erland Curtis Clifford Gray Edna Small Laura Baker Emily Gray Roy Riffenburg Marshall White Ethel Riffenburg

Blue Bird Brownies Hold Memorial for Juliette Low

Blue Bird Brownies of Mitchell school held a Monday afternoon meeting with a memorial ceremony honoring Juliette Low. Patricia Tardif led the business session. Mrs. John Parker spoke after receiving a hand decorated box of donations for the Juliette Low Fund presented by May Ella Hamlin.

Blue Bird Brownies Mitchell School Juliette Low Girl Scouts In America Patricia Tardif John Parker Patty Organization of Girl Scouts Orris Ames le Forrest Coombs Howell Smith Dominique ‘Tardif Brownies

Dike PTA to Show University Films in Meeting

Dike PTA meets Thursday evening in the teachers room at Dike school. Films from the University of Maine Film Service will be shown including South of the Border and The River. Henry Do Small of Morse High helps operate. Hostesses are Mrs Tyre Dearing and Mrs Linton Rob inson. A Brownie food sale led by Mrs John Labbie will accompany the event.

Dike PT A Dike University of Maine Film Service Mississippi River Henry Do Small Morse High W . Tyre Dearing Linton O. Robinson John Labbie

Lad of 16 Takes Own Life at Bath Home

Charles R. Grant, 16, son of Raymond and Alberta Reed Grant, was found dead in bed at his Bath residence on Thursday afternoon. Medical examiner Dr. Joseph I. Smith ruled death by his own action. A neck tie formed a noose, and the body was discovered by his mother. He worked as a pin boy at Park Bowling Alleys and had left Morse High School three weeks earlier. Surviving are four brothers, his parents, and two grandfathers. Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the family residence with Rev. Charles R. Sims officiating.

Charles B. Day Day L. F. Roberts Boston Martha Drew Presque Isle George Wren Alexander Road Merton E. Roberts Georgetown Maxs L. F. Roberts Pleasant Street Lester Horton Melvin Chase, Jr Dexter Seiggars USN Sampson Barbara Bond U. of M Melvin Hutchinson, Jr Kansas State College Manhattan Kan Fort Leonard Wood Missouri Hazel Ancoin Gardiner General Hospital Dean Philip Spruce Street Ancoin Nellie Cobb Richmond Corner Augusta Charles Trott South Gardiner Emery Purinton Army Air Base Richmond Fort Knox Kentucky Horace Purinton South Portland James Cleveland Charles R. Grant Raymond Alberta Reed Grant Commercial Street Joseph I. Smith Sagadahoe County Joseph Williams Joseph Thibodeau Arthur F. Mayo Park Frank Pepper Charles Morse High School Lewiston Bath Greene Robert Rowland Richard Boyce Oren Grant Berry's Mills Charles Reed High Street Charles R. Sims

Hatfield, Russell E. Dies After Illness at Richmond Home

Russell E Hatfield age 42 dies Friday forenoon at his Chestnut street home Richmond after a three month illness. Born August 16 1901 in Lowel Massachusetts son of Eugene and Edith Randolph Hatfield he lived in Richmond 23 years and worked at the South Portland Shipyard. Survived by wife Helen Denham Hatfield two daughters Grace and Jean mother Cecil and Edith all of Richmond.

Russell E. Hatfield Chestnut Street Richmond Mr. Hatfield Lowell Mass Eugene Edith Randolph Hatfield South Portland Helen Denham Hatfield Grace Jean Cecil Edith

Miss Cunningham Pupils Celebrate St Patrick's Day Party

Miss Mary Cunning ham's school of dance held a St Patrick's Day party at the Masonic Temple from four to six Saturday afternoon. Pupils aged 12 to 14 wore evening gowns and joined a grand march led by Eliza Estabrook and Henry Powers. Performances included Paul Burns singing and Mary Burgess at piano, George Cole piano solo, and a duet by Barbara Reardon and Madelyn Kronstrand.

Mary Cunningham School of Dance Masonic Temple Mary Burgess George Cole Barbara Reardon Madelyn Kronstrand Miss Cunningham Nelle Burns Grace Cunningham Bach St. Patrick’s Elias George

Better Funds Raised Than Our Homes Razed Bond Drive

Local campaign reports stronger fundraising than anticipated as residents rally to buy bonds. Organizers tout community resilience and commitment to redevelopment, urging continued support and attendance at upcoming fundraising events.

Obituary of Arthur R. Phillips 79 longtime Peckham case official

Arthur R. Phillips 79 vice president and secretary of Peckham, Little & Co. died March 13 at his Bronx home. Born in Bangor, he traveled with family to Georgetown and Popham each summer for 35 years. Surviving wife Myrtie E. Phillips and two daughters Frances Roberts and Doris Phillips, plus granddaughter Frances Prescott. Masonic services held, burial in Kensice cemetery.

Arthur R. Phillips Peckham, Little & Co West Seventeenth Street New York Botanical Square Bronx N. Y Phillips Bangor Georgetown Popham George Washington Lodge Myrtie E. Phillips Frances E. Roberts Doris Phillips Frances E. Prescott Stafford Funeral Decatur Avenue Kensice Cemetery

Mrs Hattie L Mitchell dies at 70 in North Bath

Mrs Hattie L Mitchell of North Bath widow of Eugene A Mitchell died Monday evening at Memorial Hospital aged 70 years six months 26 days. She worked with the city home for 13 years and later as cook at the Old Ladies Home. Survived by two daughters Mrs Grover C Whitefield and Mrs Michael J Smith a son Sgt Charles F Mitchell two brothers two sisters. Funeral Thursday at 3 30 from Arthur F Mayo residence 819 High Street with Dr David L Wilson officiating.

Hattie L. Mitchell North Bath Eugene A. Mitchell Memorial Hospital Mitchell Westport Thomas P Pamell J. Fowles Murphy Grover C. Whitefield East Jarey N. H Michael J. Smith Waltham Mass Sgt Charles F. Mitchell USA Camp Edwards Ernest M. Kennerson Braintree Moses Kennerson Bath Carlton Trott Woolwich Joseph Oliver Arthur F. Mayo High Street David L. Wilson

Mrs. Pearl A. London Dies at 54 in Bath

Mrs. Pearl A. London 54 died Monday morning at Memorial hospital. Born in Mexico Missouri she was wife of Samuel B. London of Bath. Survived by daughter Mrs. Kenneth Brown Richmond son Charles O London Bath brother Heribert Doyon Mexico sister Mrs. Mertie Frost Portland six grandchildren. Funeral Wednesday at two from the residence 819 High Street with Rev. R. W. Moore of Portland officiating.

Pearl A. London Memorial Hospital Arthur F. Mayo High Street R. W. Moore Portland

Mrs Elizabeth E Rowe obituary in Bath aged 70

Mrs Elizabeth E Rowe 70 widow of Dr Walter E Rowe died Sunday at Memorial hospital. Born in Bath she was daughter of George W and Mary Kelley Gowell and lived her life here. Survived by sister Annie Vaughan and niece Mrs Herbert T Caverly. Funeral Thursday from 99 North Street home with Rev David L Wilson officiating.

Elizabeth E. Rowe Walter E. Rowe Memorial Hospital Bath George W Mary Kelley Gowell Annie Vaughan Herbert T. Caverly North Street David L. Wilson

Charles Grants Funeral Service Held at Mayo Residence

Funeral services for Charles Grant were conducted Sunday afternoon at 2 o clock from Arthur F Mayo Funeral Residence 819 High Street with Rev Charles R Sims of the First Baptist Church officiating Bearers were George Burgon Andrew Flaherty Daniel Brady and Paul Lemont Burial followed in the family lot at Oak Grove Cemetery

Charles Grant Arthur F. Mayo High Street Charles R. Sims First Baptist Church George Burgon Andrew Flaherty Daniel Brady Paul Lemont Oak Grove Cemetery

Funeral services for J Sumner Bailey of Woolwich

Funeral of J Sumner Bailey held Friday afternoon at 2 from the Arthur F Mayo Funeral Residence 819 High Street with Rev David L Wilson officiating. Bearers Frank Bailey Forrest Baker Albert Bailey and Fernald Bailey. Interment in the family lot Grover Cemetery North Woolwich.

J. Sumner Bailey Woolwich Arthur F. Mayo High Street David L. Wilson Frank Bailey Forrest Baker Albert Bailey Fernald Bailey Grover Cemetery North Wool Wich

Funeral for Mrs Elizabeth E Rowe Set for Thursday

The funeral for Mrs Elizabeth E Rowe who died Sunday will be held Thursday afternoon at two from her home at 99 North Street with Rev. Dr. David L Wilson officiating.

Elizabeth E. Rowe North Street David L. Wilson

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Dale Monroe Bernard Fickett Enterprise Juvenile Grange New England Council New Haven Conn State of Maine Express Day Coley Welch Jake la Motte Dennis Genthner Waldoboro Raymond Curtis Main Street Laura Stilphen E. G. Caston Kezar Falls the Bishop of Pleasant Vermont Slate Prank Co Surfaced Ltd Branules Sears China Michael Buck Center Street Bath, Maine Rogers N, IL The Girl Scouts Dike P.T.A Hattie L, Mitchell Paul A. London J. S. Bailey Fred S. Curtis & CO Thomas RE. Huston Washington St
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