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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1949

Page

5

Richmond News Roundup of Community Groups and Personal Notices

Fifty members of Progressive grange attended Sagadahoc grange at Bowdoin Center Saturday evening and conferred the third degree on a class of candidates. Several social and fraternal events follow including a school girl party, sheriff activities, minstrel show by Richmond Lodge IOOF, and numerous visits. Personal items note multiple residents traveling to Florida, naval assignments, and local gatherings with friends and relatives.

Progressive Grange Sagadahoc Grange Bowdoin Center Person Lane Post A. L Legion Home William Babb Fuller Street William T. Bennett Methodist Gardiner Horace Purinton Alexander Road Lions Club Albert Hanson Reginald Michaud South Street Harold Jones Percy Little Gordon Howe Robert Silver Vincent Marchese Jr Richard Witham Rena Howe Anita Francoeur Elaine Gilpatrick Richard Lambert Neal Powers Rollins Preble Evelyn Rice Mildred Pinkham Marilyn Lambert Bertha Curtis Bertha Trott Cecelia Robinson Madelyn Sedgley Connie Guiou Gladys McKinnon Lillian Bourgier Irene Little Edward Pinkham Ruseill Ring Jr Chester Lord Leo LaChance Redlon Holman Herbert Seigars Douglass Marriner Margaret Borjesson Jay Nelson Chester Foster Romeo Labbe Jane Beckwith Hallowell Patricia Peacock Clinton Hinkley Roy Dickinson Reginald Emmons Howard R. Houston Brewer Emeth RAM Masonic Hall John Pinkham Florida Miami Arthur Gilbert M.M.F.R U. S.N Great Lakes Naval Training Station Gilbert Great Lakes Richmond High Y.M.C.A Winthrop Lillian A. Johnson Maine Association of Ladies Auxiliaries Patriachs Militant Portland Maine Department and Council

Morse High to Send Student to Maine American Legion Program

DUGOUT NEWS reports A L met with ten members as Comrade Farl Maxwell, patient at Togus, is noted. A boy from Morse High is to attend the Boys State Program at University of Maine Orono, with a committee selecting a top third scholastic junior. Budget for Junior Baseball will be voted next meeting. Francis Mc Laughlin received the past commander's jewel. Mrs. Charles W. Stone visits from Newport News, plans to visit Milo relatives.

Francis McLaughlin Edgar Leavitt

Georgetown Couple Welcome Daughter Susan Elizabeth

Dr and Mrs Whitney Brown of Guam are parents of a daughter born March 21 weighing eight pounds named Susan Elizabeth The Browns are summer residents in Georgetown A busy social note highlights local visitors and neighbors with multiple mentions of travel gatherings and civic events amid spring bird migration and community activities across Georgetown and nearby towns.

Whitney Brown Guam Susan Elizabeth Robinhood Tearoom

Death notice for Mrs Helen Noyes Webster in March

Ward reported the death of Mrs Helen Noyes Webster who passed away on March 21. The obituary notes her recent residence and memorial arrangements to follow.

Ward Helen Noyes Webster

Mrs Webster of Lexington remembered for herbs author and civic work

Mrs Webster, 73, widow of Hollis Webster and native of Newton, was a Lexington civic leader and herb expert. She led the Lexington Parent-Teachers Association and several clubs, wrote Herbs How to Grow Them and How to Use Them, and hosted visitors at her herb gardens. She leaves four daughters, a son, two sisters, and 21 grandchildren. A memorial service was held at First Parish Church in Lexington.

Lexington Mass Hollis Albert Franklin Helen Fordham Noyes Webster Newton Parent-Teachers Association The Field and Garden Club Veterans’ Garden Club Buckman Tavern Association Jean Rose J. Alfred Calhoun Swarthmore Dana McLean Greeley Boston Mark D. Elliott Carlysle Albert N. Webster Ridgewood N. J Charles T. Kimball Bedford Walter L. Mee-Gregor Rs. Webster Beant Bay Oes

Portland Resident Ora Reed Claimed Tax Motive To Move

Probate Court in Cumberland County heard testimony on the Tennessee born Portland resident Ora E. Reed who left Richmond after a $2000 intangible property tax dispute. Ed Wheeler, her longtime attorney and occasional guardian, said Reed moved to Portland after learning no others paid the tax and later sought care at Congress Square Hotel amid illness, denying any involvement in her institutional commitment.

Ora E. Reed Portland Richmond Cumberland County Edward W. Wheeler Brunswick Miss Reed Wheeler Congress Square Clement P. Wescott Irving W. Maxwell

Mrs. McElman Named to Red Cross Post in Bath Chapter

Mrs Iona Dunton McElman of Woolwich is named Public Information Chairman for Bath Chapter of the American Red Cross by Dwight W. Pierce. A Morse High School graduate, she has worked at the State Library and is married to Richard Wickman. The article notes her social prominence and two sons, Dicks and Jim.

Richard McElman Murphy Corner Woolwich Bath American Red Cross Dwight W. Pierce McElman Iona Dunton Arauate Morse High School State Library Augusta Richard Wickman McF.n Morse Thas Bath Iron Works Jim Elman Sar Dunne Portland Press Herald Maine Pierce

Engagement of Ate Jeet Gray to Frank Carleton Jr.

Mr and Mrs Vernon Gray announce the engagement of their daughter Ate Jeet Gray to Frank K Carleton Jr of Woolwich. She studied at local schools and North Yarmouth Academy, now in Pasadena employed by Singer Sewing Machine Co. Carleton, son of Frank R Carleton of Woolwich, graduated Moree High Bath, attended U of, is a World War II veteran, and also works in Pasadena for Fletcher Aviation Corp.

Vernon Gray Ate Jeet Frank K. Carleton, Jr Woolwich North Yarmouth Academy Pasadena Cal Singer Sewing Machine Co Carleton Frank R. Carleton Moree High Bath U. of Fletcher Aviation Corp Herbert Campbell Quincy Wales Sidney Dalryraple Hugh Baker Mildred Spock Eugenie Bertram Hall Otis Baker B. BE. Harford Ray Grover J.P Kurz Walter F. Thomas Harriett Worrell Helen Gage Pierce Marine Service Alton Reed Sara Wetherill P. B. Savage Victor Pinkham Thomas Philaisdell Antonio Nicholas Socents Good Neighbor Club Red Cross Franklin Kehlwetter Byrant’s Pond Georgetown Franz Stevens

Budget plan details for school district cuts and reforms

The document outlines steps to meet a tightened budget by reducing salaries for some board members and teachers, cutting nonessential programs, and limiting major repairs. It lists proposed savings across high school equipment, shop supplies, cafeteria, elementary supplies, and salaries, with specific figures and examples of prior repair costs and unsanitary replacements.

Aaleriex Bern Board of Relocation 12

Board of Education Seeks City Cooperation on School Wing Plan

The Board asks the City Council for traderise to fund or permit a proposed wing, noting two teacher positions omitted to control enrolment and arguing a united effort will protect education and student opportunities. They stress a strong desire to cooperate and urge timely support for the plan tomorrow.

Teachong Council Bath

Maine Auto Inspections Start April 1 Amid Campaign

Maine officials announce the 1949 spring motor vehicle inspection drive opens April 1 and runs to May 1. Police Chief Francie McCabe cites national data linking defective vehicles to accidents and notes Maine has 1,124 inspection stations for 260,000 vehicles. Motorists are urged to complete inspections early to avoid last minute crowds.

Wale Francie McCabe Maire Colne Melebe McCzie Maine McCabe

Central League Conducts Nominations At Parish House

The League of Central church met Monday evening with good attendance. Leonard Litchfield, Leonard Thome, and Carl Puree named nominating committee to select officers. Merrill, Pierce, and Pratt chosen to arrange banquet and final meeting. A gift exchange with 25 cent gifts planned for next week. Hostesses listed as Clyde Mallett, Edward Cummings, and Harold Avery.

League of Central Church Leonard Litchfield Leonard Thome Carl Puree Jeson A. Merrill Herbest Pierce Arthur Pratt League Mure Clyde Mallett Edward Cummings Harold Avery

Pastor to Speak at Midweek Service in Bath Tonight

The Rev. Laforest FE Hodgkins, pastor of Central Congregational Church, will deliver the 60th sermon in a Bath Ministers Association midweek series this evening at 7 30 at the Cure Street Baptist Church. Other ministers include Arvid Lo Anderson, Alvert J. Warren, and Rev. Curtin Stones.

Ty Laforest Hodgkins Central Congregational Church Bath Ministers Association Curses Street Baptist Church Arvid Lo Anderson Alvert J. Warren Curtin Stones

Obituary: Mrs. Felix Gallant 67

Mrs Felix Gallant 67 died at Memorial hospital after noon at 5615. She was born in Prince Edward Island on August 4 1261 and lived most of her life in Bath after moving here when quite young. Survived by her husband nine children Leo Gallant Henry Gallant Mrs Stanley Coleman Mrs J Cloutier James Doucette Felix Gallant Jr Mrs Irv Layton John Gallant three sisters Surette Omcton WN B Mrs Lee Mrs Felix Gallant. A requiem mass will be Thursday morning at 8 from St Marys church.

Wilder Hagan Arrowsic Sidney Dalrymple Brookline Mass Middle Dyke Farm Frank Brown Portland Emory Basford Guy Forbush Andover MacMahan Milton Giles Boothbay Harbor Island Parker Moulton Augusta Elizabeth Harris Walter Cunningham, Jr Jack Lee Bath William A. Todd Lincoln Campbell, Jr Thomas Watson Carroll Powers Maine James Gillies Indian Point Clement McMahan Son Vincent Dorothy W. Stuart Louise Peterson Belle Heald Beatrice Bouton Baltimore Frank King Robinhood Miles Hagan Ralph Steen Harold Brown Kennebec Point Maureen Davis Yarmouth Academy Maxine Wyman Small Point Winthrop Riggs Benjamin Riggs Roy M. Newman Perley Keith Danvers Dorothy Stuart Brunswick Roland Peterson Georgetown Peterson Rebecca Hoyrwich Reyher Matadi Africa Reyher Nigeria Cameroons Congo South Africa India Life Magazine Reader's Digest Ashton Bay Point Alfred Woods Edward Rowe Boston Ernest Heal John R. Blackie Harold J. Brown Rebekah Lodge William Bisseth John Johnson Johnson Madaline Johnson Prince Edward Island Leo Gallant Henry Gallant Tanley Coleman J. Cloutier Franklien Mass James Doucette Lebanon N.hs Felix Gallant Irv Layton Arrowsie John Gallant York Village Surette Omcton WN. B Lee Memorial Hospital Ren St. Mary's Church

Alan F Guerrero dies after illness in Philadelphia hospital

Alan Franklyn Guerrero 58 formerly of Bath died March 12 in a Philadelphia hospital after a several month illness. He lived in Philadelphia 27 years since leaving Bath. Survived by wife Irene Martin Guerrero two sons Donald and Alan a daughter Mrs Robert Briggs and three grandchildren. Interment Willist Memorial Park cemetery Philadelphia.

Alan Franklyn Guerrero Bath T. University Phiphia Philadel Irene Martin Guerrero Donald Alan Robert Briggs Willsite Memorial Park Cemetery Philadelphia

Mrs Ruth Mcintire Dies At 74 Middle Street Home

Ruth Mcintire died at her home 74 Middle Street on Tuesday afternoon. Born September 20 1869 in Lebanon Connecticut she was the daughter of Dwight and Harriet Knight. She belonged to the Sons of Veterans of the Civil War and the Daughters of Pocahontas. Funeral services will be Thursday at two in the A F Mayo and Son Funeral Home.

Ruth Mcintire Middle Street Lebanon, Conn Mcintire Dwight Harriet Fisk Knight Nue Sons of Veterans of the Civil War Daughters of Pocahontas A. F. Mayo & Son Funeral Home

Lewiston Scout Leader Joseph L Anderson Honored

Joseph L. Anderson, a longtime Lewiston Boy Scout leader, served as a draftsman at Bath Iron Works for many years during World Wars I and II.

Lewiston Bath Iron Works

Francis Murray Rites Held at Curtis Funeral Home

Funeral services for Francis M. Murray were held Friday afternoon at two oclock from Curtis Funeral Home. Rev. David L. Wilson officiated with bearers George Perry Thornton Henderson Charles W. Plummer and Charles Lee. Burial followed in Oak Grove cemetery.

Francis M. Murray Curtis Funeral Home David L. Wilson George Perry Thornton Henderson Charles W. Plummer Charles Lee Oak Grove Cemetery

Municipal Court Sentences for Intoxication in Kennebec County

Two Bath men drew 30 day terms in Kennebec County Jail after pleading guilty to intoxication charges in Municipal Court before Judge Gardiner R. Deering Saturday. Three local men also pleaded guilty, each fined $10 plus $6.95 costs. A case against Albert Gray of Phippsburg for unlawfully digging dams in a closed Georgetown area was continued to April 4. Georgetown University, oldest Jesuit university in the United States, was founded in 1789.

Bath Kennebec County Gardiner R. Deering Municipal Court Georgetown Phippsburg Swansea G. Burns Albert Gray

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