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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1955

Page

4

Engagement announced for Chloe Berry and Elliott Tracy

Mr. and Mrs. William G. Berry of Northfield announce the engagement of their daughter Chloe Mona Berry to Elliott E. Tracy son of Mr. and Mrs. Elvin Tracy of Steuben. Chloe is a senior at Washington State Teachers College while Elliott is a junior. A June wedding is planned.

William G. Berry Northfield Richmond Chloe Mona Elliott E. Tracy Elvin Tracy Steuben Miss Berry Washington State Teachers’ College Tracy Ideal Home Corner Club Jeff D. Coates Kimball Street Red Cross Jeff Coates Pearl Perry County Road Dwight Cook Harold Perry Walter Beckwith Murray Stinson Larry Pridham Progressive Grange Richmond Corner Sagadahoc Cattle Club Ray Stinson Leslie Dewitt Harold Brown Goshen Road

Bath couple's 9,600 mile journey to Florida and California

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brownell and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Wood returned to Bath after a 9,600 mile trip visiting 30 states from the east coast of Florida to California. They saw Grand Canyon Hoover Dam and crossed into Mexico. Son David in San Francisco was recovering from Army service. They enjoyed Florida resorts and comfortable motel stays with pleasant weather.

Robert Brownell Washington Street Ernest Wood Florida California Bath Grand Canyon Hoover Dam Mexico Gulf States San Francisco David Army Wood San Diego Harry Cornish West Coast Navy Boynton Beach Daytona West Palm Beach

Card of Thanks for Father’s Passing

The family thanks friends and neighbors for kindnesses shown after the recent death of their father. Winnifred G. Ross, Donald L. Bush, Harold H. Bush.

Winnifred G. Ross, Donald L. Bush, Harold H. Bush

Coal Industry Sees 8000 U S Producers Across 28 States

The United States hosts about 8,000 coal producing companies spread over 28 states, reflecting widespread domestic mining activity and regional employment.

United States

First Baptist Sermon Highlights Rural Church Strength

Warren Harris preached on The Glory of the Rural Church from I Thessalonians at the First Baptist. The Georgetown Young People invite Five Islands youths to a social at the Rowe home April 1 at 7 p m for ages eighth grade to 20. Rec movement meets at Central School and a Ground Observer Post plan is debated March 29. Rehearsals for a Minstrel Show begin to fund the eighth grade trip.

First Baptist Church Warren Harris I Thessalonians Georgetown Five Islands Alfred I. Rowe Kenneth Sargent Exeter N. H Central School Ground Force Charles Kelley Woodrow Gray Tenants Harbor Webber Road Mel Howe Martha Bowen Georgetown Center Judson L. Cross Harold’s Bowen Judson Cross Kennebec Point Cross Arthur Holt Robert Waller Daniel Bliss Charles Brewster Eugene A. Gilmore Vernon Lippard Frederick Rouse Charles Arbuthnot George Kahrl George Bennett

Bay Point News and Local Notes

The Bay Point area reports the pay station moved from Mrs. Spinney’s store to a hilltop location near the former post office with the number Hill top 39868. Robins herald spring, described by color, diet, and prior lettuce feasts in gardens. Local socials include weekly Georgetown parsonage gatherings, and several Bath visitors and call-ins to the Navajo, including Mrs. Sherman Campbell, Louisa Howard, and Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Butterfield.

L. M. Spinney Bay Point Georgetown Sherman Campbell Louisa Howard Bath Andrew Butterfield Merle Niles Arthur Colby Harry Stone Lewiston

Dresden Community Notes Highlight Awards and Installations

Mrs Harold Rollins of Bowdenham visits cousins the Misses Harriette and Carolyn Sheldon. WSCS serves baked beans supper at Dresden Methodist vestry. Mr Philip Alexander and family move to Crocker home Dresden Mills. Eastern River Grange meets with social and refreshments. Norma Meserve earns Good Citizenship award at Pemaquid Chapter for leadership and service at Bridge Academy. Mt Olive Branch Chapter installs officers headed by Julia Biunn and Horace Gilpatrick with G grand officers attending. Bad field fire on Cedric Hamlin farm controlled by locals. Visitors from Freeport Bath Richmond Week's Mills attend events.

Harold Rollins Bowdeinham Harriette Carolyn Sheldon WSCS Methodist Church Philip Alexander Pittston Crocker Dresden Mills Eastern River Grange Norma Meserve DAR of Pemaquid Bridge Academy Avis Bickford Meserve Norma Dresden Middle Bridge Mt. Olive Branch Julia Biinn Horace Gilpatrick Leona Jewett Benjamin Wentworth Mary McDonald Gertrude Cate Rena Wentworth Montress Milligan Lyda Goud Agnes Gilpatrick Emily Rose Adah Olive Goud Ruth Zacha Barter Esther Eva McDonald Martha Alice Foss Electa Pauline Powell Warder Rowena Woodward Sentinel James McCoy Gertrude Powers Nlyzel Libby Richmond Leah Page Bath Owen Taylor Halfowell Ivor King Phyllis Seiman Freeport Week's Mills

Morse High to Host Victory Ball for Western Maine Champions

Morse High School basketball team and coaching staff will be feted at a Victory Ball Saturday night at the Community Center. The gala features music by the Rhythm Rascals from 8:30 to midnight, door prizes, and public admission for a celebrates Western Maine title.

Morse High School Stafe Community Center

Five Islands boat in tow after emergency off Ban tam Rock

Coast Guard units from Damariscove and Kennebec River stations aided brothers Dennis and Robert Moore of Five Islands after their boat Mary D lost its propeller 12 miles from port. Arthur Cochran towed the disabled craft to Five Islands with two Moore family members aboard Joe Henry Moore and Mansfield Moore. The rescue followed a choppy sea Friday evening and a tow reached Five Islands by about 11 p.m. The article also lists community notices and local social events from Bath and surrounding towns.

Damariscove Kennebec River Cochrane Henry Moore Mansfield Albert Moore Clyde T. Whittaker Popham Moore Islands

Four-Service Man at Fort Jackson Completes Cycle

D L Buckland of Fort Jackson South Carolina has completed service in all four branches. He enlisted in the Marines in 1942, became a sergeant, discharged in 1945, then served in the Navy from 1949 to 1953 as a machinist mate second class. He joined the Air Force reserve as staff sergeant and this fall transferred to the Army reserve for active duty.

Ft. Jackson S. C D. L. Buckland Army Infantry Training Center Marines Navy Air Force Reserve Army Reserve

Mass for Fr. Maney Largely Attended

A Pontifical High Mass for the repose of Fr. Timothy C. Maney was celebrated at St. Marys Catholic Church by Most Rev. Daniel J. Feeney. Many priests from Maine attended along with Sisters of Mercy and hundreds of parishioners and friends.

St. Mary's Catholic Church Daniel J. Feeney Portland Timothy C. Maney George P. Johnson V.G P.A Edward O'Leary Vincent Tatarczuk Jc.d Robert J. Cassidy David P. Surette Edmund J. Soucy Kevin Kidd O.F.M Archie D. Gilis Roger Proulx Bugia Norman Carrier Gilman Chaoult Lionel McKeone Donald Hamblett Robert Freeman James E. Knox Gilbert A. Patenaude Auburn Henry M. Lappin John J. Feeney Lewiston H. J. Delaney Augusta Henry St. Amand Biddeford William G. Cunneen Francis Mulkern Gardiner H. F. Cox A. M. Girardin Westbrook Neil A. Burk Limerick John T. Minnehan Rumford A. J. Arseneau Winthrop Boothbay Harbor James A. Daly Yarmouth Paul D. Gleason Edward Nadeau Sanford Armand J. Chabot Roger J. Ouellette Fabian Onderovsky Lisbon Falls J. Walter Gelinas Herve Carrier

Good Will Club Hosts Social Evening At Mrs Kershners

Good Will Club members and guests gathered at Mrs Warren E Kershner’s Green Street home for a social and business evening led by president Mrs Nelson Rice. The group viewed Easter egg novelties by Mrs Percy Marston and Mrs Percy Bailey, discussed spring activities, and planned future meetings with a reception of spring flowers and refreshments.

Good Will Club Warren E. Kershner Green Street Nelson Rice Percy Marston Percy Bailey Times Company Kershner Karl Dow William Brann Woolwich Costello P. Hall Edward V Reed Sagadahoe Ferry Edward V. Reed Costello P Hall Harry Fitch Arthur Orr Edward Orr Arthur Darnell

Arkansas Supreme Court Affirms Chancellor Ruling

In Little Rock Arkansas the state Supreme Court issued a decision with Chief Justice Griffin Smith writing the majority opinion. The ruling affirmed Chancellor W Leon Smith in the case while Associate Justice George R Smith filed the dissent.

Pittsburgh Among Foggiest Places on North America

A compact note identifies Pittsburgh as one of the foggiest places on the North American continent, highlighting its persistent mist and climate quirk.

Pittsburgh

Funeral Rites Held For Fr. Timothy Maney at St. Mary’s

Capacity crowds attended a children's Mass and a High Mass of Requiem for Rev. Timothy C. Maney pastor of St. Mary's Catholic Church who died Tuesday. Bishop Daniel Feeney led the rites with numerous Knights of Columbus assisting. The body then moved to Bangor for in state and a Pontifical Mass before burial in Mt. Pleasant cemetery Bangor.

St. Mary’s Catholic Church Timothy C. Maney Daniel J. Feeney Portland Sumner Sewall Allen Spear Harry E. Ring, Jr Edward Gaudreau George Nu David Bourque Michael Freeman Bruce Milliken Eugene Milliken Robert McElman William McElman David McQuire Joseph Small Gerald Small John Kelliher Peter Bourque Michael White Gilbert Morin John Champagne Andrew Footer Bangor Father Maney Alice Maney St. Mary's Catholic Church Mt. Pleasant Cemetery

Longtime Topshamresident Lucian H White Dies at 86

Lucian Howe White aged 86 and lifelong Topsham resident died after a short illness at Brunswick Hospital. Born November 20, 1868, he worked in lumber and farming, starred in sports, and helped found the Pleasant Point Gun club. Survived by wife Irene and several children, his funeral was held at Stetson Funeral Home in Brunswick with burial in Riverview cemetery.

Lucian Howe White Topsham Brunswick Hospital Charles and Mary Colby) White Fort George Lodge Knights of Pythias Irene M. Trott Carl B Swanton Bath Carl R. Stone Springfield Mass Edward E. White Toronto Canada David White Bowdeinham Stetson Funeral Home Federal Street Brunswick Gerald Beals First Baptist Church Riverview Cemetery

Death of Leon S Grace in Lewiston at 53

Leon S Grace 53 of 48 Dummer Street died suddenly Sunday morning while visiting a cousin in Lewiston. Born June 30 1901 son of Bertha A Bartlett and the late Robert S Grace he lived here except for World War II service. Survived by his mother stepfather a sister and a niece and nephew. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 1 30 p m from Arthur F Mayo and Son Funeral Residence with Rev Charles R Sims officiating. Burial in Oak Grove family lot.

Leon S. Grace Dummer Street Lewiston Bertha A. (Bartlett Robert S. Grace Melvin D. Whittam Whittam Roland Ouellette Bath Arthur F. Mayo

Arthur M Jones Funeral Services Held at Mayo & Son

Funeral services for Arthur M Jones were held Saturday afternoon at 130 o'clock from the Arthur F Mayo & Son Funeral Residence 819 High street with Rev James L Grant rector of Grace Episcopal church officiating Bearers were Frank Allen Roy Lawrence Neal McDougal Wesley Marco Oscar Adams and Oliver Foster Entombment followed in the family lot Varney cemetery Brunswick.

Arthur Jones Arthur M Jones Arthur F. Mayo Frank Allen Roy Lawrence Neal McDougal Wesley Marco Oscar Adams Oliver Foster Varney Cemetery Brunswick

West Virginia loses population while nation grows

The article notes that while the United States gains population rapidly since 1950, West Virginia has lost population. It mentions sugar as a historical rarity and the Haskell Memorial Home and School Association hosting an open house at 7.30 with a program on Good Citizenship.

United States West Virginia Haskell Memorial Home

Ontario Facets: Polar Bears Up North and Peaches Down South

Ontario spans polar bear habitats in its far north and peach growing in the southern region. The contrast marks the province’s diverse climate zones and agricultural potential across its geographic areas.

Ontario Canada

Charles M. Pratt 83 Died in Groton Conn While Visiting Family

Charles M. Pratt, 83, died at a son's home in Groton Connecticut where he had visited for weeks. Born January 24, 1872 in Conway New Hampshire, he lived in Bath and St. Albans Vermont before his home burned in West Bath. He is survived by four sons Burnham, Nelson B, Donn F of Groton and Leslie M of St. Albans, and eight grandchildren. Funeral held at Byles Funeral Home in Groton with burial in Elm Grove Cemetery Mystic.

Charles Moore Pratt Groton Benjamin Elizabeth Pratt Burnham Pratt Bath Nelson B Donn F. Pratt

Lawrence E. Young 49 Dies at Gus Died Wednesday at Hospital

Lawrence E. Young 49 of Boothbay Harbor died Wednesday at the hospital in Togus after a long illness. He was born May 22 1906 in Boothbay Harbor son of Noyes and Bertha Hamilton Young. He served in World War II. He is survived by two brothers Lewis of Boothbay Harbor and Richard of Phoenix Ariz one sister Mrs William Catlin of Portland several nieces and nephews. Funeral services Saturday at 3 pm from Arthur F Mayo & Son Funeral Residence 819 High Street with Rev Dr David L Wilson officiating Bearers were Russell Young Lewis Young Jr Lucien Cyr and David Desmond.

Lawrence E. Young Togus Boothbay Harbor Noyes Bertha (Hamilton) Young Bath Lewis Young Richard Young Phoenix, Ariz William Catlin Portland Arthur F. Mayo

Bath Veteran Benjamin W Robinson Dies at Togus

Benjamin W Robinson a former Bath engineer on the Bath to Woolwich ferry died Thursday at Togus Veterans Hospital. Born March 12 1877 in Bucksport he served as chief machinist mate in WWI and belonged to American Legion Smith Tobey Post VFW Randall Collins Post and Belfast Rockland Masons. He is survived by five sisters and one brother. Burial will be in Grove Cemetery Belfast in spring.

Randall-Collins Veterans of Foreign Wars of Belfast Rockland Lodge of Masons Rockliffe Robert Graffam Randall-Collins Post

Mrs Amanda Savary Dies After Short Illness

Mrs Amanda Savary 80 died Tuesday at Mari Cette Home Lewiston following a short illness born in Quebec July 14 1875 daughter of Alcid Roy lived in the United States since age ten was a former Bath resident she is survived by several nephews and one niece funeral from L P Brown Livermore Falls Friday at eight followed by a high mass at St Rose de Lima church at 8 30 burial in Holy Cross cemetery Livermore Falls in spring

Amanda Savary Maricette Lewiston Quebec Alcid Roy St. Rose de Lima Holy Cross Cemetery Livermore Falls

Katherine Spinney dies after long illness at 77 in Portland

Katherine A Spinney 77 a Bath native and Portland resident died Monday after a long illness. She was born July 9 1877 in Bath daughter of James and Elizabeth Sullivan and moved to Portland about 60 years ago. She is survived by husband Charles Spinney son Charles E Spinney granddaughter and several Bath nieces and nephews. Funeral held Wednesday at 830 am from 749 Congress Street Portland Requiem High Mass at 9 in Cathedral of Immaculate Conception burial in Calvary Cemetery Portland.

Katherine A. Spinney Bath Charles Spinney Congress Street Portland James and Elizabeth Capsticks Sullivan Charles E. Spinney

Grace Leon S. funeral services held in town

Funeral services for Leon S. Grace were held at 1.30 pm on Tuesday at Arthur F. Mayo and Son Funeral residence with Rev Charles R. Sims officiating. Bearers included Walter Morse Charles Bartlett Lawrence Wy man Fred Sutherland Donald Perry and Francis McLaughlin. Burial later in spring in the family lot at Oak Grove.

Leon Grace Leon S. Grace Arthur F. Mayo

Also Mentioned on This Page

George Hoyt Fireman’s Auxiliary Central Fire Station Hall Charles Leon Clara Foster Emerson-Lane Post American Legion Dirigo Mt. Carmel Edna Emmons Reginald Emmons Anita Ferguson Dewey Fisher Margaret Duren Priscilla Little Helen Thrower Jean Chetley Cyrus Kendricks, Jr Masonic Hall Lena Cardenelli Myrtle Chambers Virgil Hinkley Gerald Briggs Edith Sullivan Gertrude Hinkley Marion Babb Enterprise Grange Progressive Nahumkeag Sagadahoc Grange Bowdoin Center Methodist Alfred G Hazel Libby Ruie Curtis Mabel Clifford Thomas Borjesson Elizabeth Haynes Margaret Borjesson Archer Terrell Carl Anderson Leslie Gardner Melita Leavitt Arlene Gardner Lillian Hayges Wesley Webber Bernice Terrell Charles Trott Oscar Smith Beatrice Webber Floyd Foss Barbara Wheeler Ruth Stilphen Muris& Pratt Adelaide Anderson Mildred Davis Mina Clark Dewey 6Th Infantry The Legion Hall Wilbur Emerson John Thrower Plymouth Vincent Jones Joseph Gauthier Dover Josiah White Pleasant Street Russell A. Ring Lowell Savage Nashua N. H. Lester Lewis Bowdoinham River Road Farley Rest Front Street Vincent Marchese Portsmouth Old Ferry Road Eva Beauchemin Oscar Douglass Blaine House Courtney Hinkley Laura Lothridge Helen Lothridge Alfred Furlong New England Deaconess Hospital Boston Kendon Curtis Erland Curtis Ridge Road University of Maine Curtis Richmond High School U. S. Navy College of Agriculture Jean Guiou Bennock Road Orono Mabel Rumrill Clarence Watson James Gorham Florence Watson Beech Street Mary Parent Hallowell Philo Calhoun Bridgeport Calhoun Shain Judson B. Cross Harold J. Brown Joseph F. Higgins Bernard Anderson Mechanicsville N. Y Leroy Moulton Seguinland Austin Hal Sebago Lake Channing Penley Addie Moulton Ralph Davis Davis William Bisseth Waltham Mass Robinhood Percy Roderick Henry A. Tarbox Louise Butler Chatham Crosby Butler Walter Reid Portland Hospital Lloyd Hall L. Earle Hagan Shrine Circus Civil Defense Stanley Kosalka Cedric Hamlin George Gray Georgetown Central School Margery Oliver Francis Pierce Lester Lewis Lloyd Pinkham Georgetta Pinkham Alfred Proctor Grace Hammond Ernest Snow Robert Sally Campbell Marion Moore South Gardiner Harold Rowe Ogunquit Harold, Jr Gary Margaret McMahan Linda Judy Janice Pinkham Philip Pinkham Library Hall Nancy Hartman Flaine Snow Frankie Pinkham Marcia Cunningham Georgia Watson Edith Moore Woodrow Gray, Jr Mary Proctor Brenda, Penley Roger Pinkham Evelyn Pinkham Donald Nichols Barbara Lewis Stephen Thibodeau Virginia Moore Carol Cochrane Kenneth Pinkham Dana Cochrane Linda McMahan Patty Clark Elmer Donna _ Tibbets Kathy Berry Betsy Greene Alice Shackford Robert Poulin Betsy Waterville Francis Hanna Clinton Hanna Thomas Watson Jimmy Branwell Harford Tommy Ray Shields Elson Harford William Plummer, III Watson Home Lulu Hatina Harland Pinkham Ivan Pinkham Irving Hanna Fr. Maney Lucian H. White Shumway Funeral Service Charles M. Pratt Benjamin W. Robinson Mrs Katherine Spinney M. H. Page North St Dial Kennebec Greenhouses
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