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