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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1952

Page

7

Local Residents Involved In Community And Family News

A Richmond area family update highlights Harold Ames of Matinicus visiting friends, and Jack Clark and Robert Shaughness Jr. sharing time in town. Community figures, including Vincent C. Jones and Carroll E. Bean, attend events in Augusta and Waterville, while a River Road couple welcomes a son born at Gardiner General Hospital.

Vincent C. Jones Augusta Jack Clark Robert Shaughantra Robert Mass Carlton Mair Street Harold Ames Matinicus Ames George’ Wilson Ter William Haefelee Winthrop Laura Main Street Jan Smets Genese Iam Lawrence Bond South Street Smets Marjorie Maxwell Fred Voight Daugh- Jean River Road Oight V Eterans Hospital Raymond Libby Stilphen U. S. Navy Port Wash Lowell David Savage Oshua N. H Rush A. Ring

Mrs Marjorie Maxwell Bond Funeral Services Held

Funeral services for Mrs. Marjorie Maxwell Bond were held Sunday at the late home on South Street with Rev Hazen F. Rig g of Augusta officiating. Honor bearers included William Me. Contraued on Page Seven.

Marjorie Maxwell Bond Mar- Maxwell Bond South Street Hazen F. Rigg Augusta William Me

Birthday Gathering Honors Two Persons

Mr and Mrs Russell Grant hosted a birthday gathering for Miss Jane Hadens and Miss Thurston at Eleanor Thurston's home in Boston. After dinner a birthday cake was cut and dessert served. The Grants returned to Bath with their nieces, one a student nurse in Hartford planning to move to Washington to join a children hospital program.

Russell Grant Jane Sally Hadens East Hartford Bath Kenneth Thayer Donald Boston Sun Eleanor’ Thurston Thayer Miss Thurston Grant Hartford Washington, D. C Chilren’s Hospital

Educational talk highlights Maine youth schooling drive

Members and 21 visitors attend a DeMolay gathering at Bath street church. Addison notes Revolution and Horace Mann’s impact, stressing broad education including apprenticeships and self study beyond college. Refreshments by the Mother's Circle Club. next meeting May 8 features a swat party.

Maine Bath Cha Galahad Savion Winter Street Church G Addison Horace Mann Payson Smith The Universy of Addison Mother's Circle Club

Council Discusses South Street School Fire Damages

The city council holds a special session to decide whether to repair or replace the South Street school after a Saturday fire. Some push for a new eight to nine room facility on the lot, with options explored for a modern replacement costing around $100,000.

South Street Board of Education City Council Belfast Mentary

Marilyn Fraser Wins City Spelling Championship

Marilyn Fraser of North Grammar School won the city spelling title Monday at Huse Memorial School in the city finals of the statewide Portland newspaper spelling contests. Miss Fraser advances to meet county winners Thursday at four o clock. the county winner goes to the state finals in Portland on May 10.

Marilyn Fraser North Grammar Speller Huse Memorial School Portland Miss Fraser Susan Bates Armando Cormier Central Grammar

Sermon at First Baptist Delivers Holy Living Theme

The Sunday service at First Baptist featured a sermon on living a holy life built on Romans XII, with Mr. Reedy outlining four study areas and the choir performing pieces during offertory. Community notices include a men’s meeting at Elm Street church in Bath on May 6, choir rehearsal at Deacon Rowe’s, and ongoing cancer fund drives led by Mrs. Roland Peterson and Mrs. James Oliver.

First Baptist Church Reedy Alfred Sendle Heacles Katharine Blackie Alfred Rowe Alfred, Jr Elm Street Bath Deacon Rowe Roland Peterson Robinhood James Oliver Georgetown William Todd Richards Laura Hodgkins Portland League Theodore Lazell MacMahan James Lazell Philadelphia Morse High New York City South Pacific Chinatown The Bowery

Georgetown Bay Town Notes and Arrivals

Long list of residents visiting, traveling, or residing in Georgetown and nearby towns. Mentions Mr and Mrs William Bisseth and various locals: Aubrey Fullerton working for Lemont at Sebasco Estates, J Robert Blackie to oversee pumping station at MacMahan, Ralph Davis assisting, Mrs Mae Hagan ill with flu, Madame Gaston LaChaise preparing to open her home, and families visiting Bath, Wiscasset, and Woolwich. Ground broken for new Charles MacMahan house at former Lang Berry site, signaling a permanent Georgetown home for long-time locals.

Georgetown Central News Robert Spear Richard Hanna Maude P. Thayer West Point West Georgetown Beatrice Bouton Elizabeth Harris Parker.Moulton Parker Moulton, Jr Tony Danny Alexander Augusta George Laskey Arthur Bath George Powers Robinhood J. B. Cross Exter Academy Kennebec Point J. H. Brown West Newton Millpond Clarence B. Hill Maureen Davis Betty Pinette Ralph Davis Harry L. Horne Georgetown Center Linwood Stevens Georgetown Martha Bowen Dorothy W. Stuart Joan Hagan Morse High Cathy Brown William Bisseth Caristrom Howe Ralph Dunton Roland Peterson Portland Aubrey Fullerton Lemont Sebasco Estates J. Robert Blackie MacMahan Parker Moulton Mae Hagan Wiscasset Beatrie Abbott Mattie Fielding Memorial Hospital Clayton Stevens Tommy Creamer Tuessie Hall Woolwich Kerinerson Graffam House Dayton Hunt Place Danton House Five Islands Harold I. Goss Marrttown Gaston LaChaise Lexington Mass Sedgwick Harold J. Brown Orf Charles Mac Mahan Malden John Lang Berry

Civilian Defense Meeting Promotes School Emergency Prep

A Bath Bath Council of Parents and Teachers held a Civilian Defense program in City hall auditorium with George R. Petty as guest speaker. He described school based emergency preparation and displayed two Civilian Defense films. A puppet show titled Aesops Fables and The Nut Cracker is planned for Morse High on May 7 with multiple co chairs. Mrs. Edward McGuiggan was chosen as delegate to the State Convention in Port Any8a. After Stratford memorial theater fire in 1926 America funded over a half million dollars for rebuilding.

Bath Council of Parents and Teachers City Hall Office of Civilian Defense George R. Petty Supt. of Schools Loring R. Addison Charles T. Small Morse High School Harry Larrabee Ledéfi Belanger Stanley Hutchins Marjorie Day Stanley Wood Linwood Abbott Ralph Milliken Edward McGuiggan

Malden Island cottage break ins and community notes

Members of the Library Association met at Mrs Branwell Harford’s home. Fire Department elected William Farr as chief. Break ins reported at three cottages on Malden Island and the Jancee Berry home with a sheriff’s investigation ongoing. Local residents and visitors listed at cottages and family homes, with several illness and travel notes.

Library Association Branwell Harford William Farr Malden Island Jancee Berry Tly A Lckey Shreiff's Department Everett Hennen Watertown Mass Tommy Roy Laconia N. H D. W. Staffeld Woolwich Orville Rowe Geor. Gray George Lee Robert Richard Hogan Mary Ann Onset Victor Pinkham Kittery Lincoln Campbell, Jr Herman Barter Dupre Emery Holt Bath John Reedy Roger Pinkham Thomas Watson Georgetown Gilbert Lewis Five Islands

Dogs versus porcupines keep Bath police busy

Bath police were called twice after clashes between dogs and porcupines. Patrolman Merle Niles found a shepherd dog owned by Clarence Leonard severely quilled on High street and shot it at Leonard's request. Later he found a hound owned by Mrs. Rose Kingsbury on Front Street in similar condition, taken home by its owner who planned veterinary care. The incidents left one dog killed and the other heavily injured.

Bath Clarence Leonard High Street Merle Niles Leonard Niles 360 Front Street Rose Kingsbury

Boys and Girls Week Observed in Bath County

Boy Scouts and Girl Scout Council members highlighted youth work in Bath and surrounding county. Edward D. True Jr. outlined Girl Scout growth while President Bill Meannely thanked organizers for their efforts. Next meeting moves to Monday noon with junior guests Charles Comeau Franklin Bisson and Richard Crabtree. Visiting Rotarians included Stephen Merrill Rev James Doubleday Joseph Brackett and Clement Robinson.

Boy Scouts Edward D. True, Jr Girl Scout Council Bath Brooke Bill Meannely Charles Comeau Center Street Francis Bisson High Street Richard Crabtree Office Drive Central Grammar Stephen Merrill James Doubleday Joseph Brackett Clement Robinson Brunswick

Obituary of Mrs Ethel May Lockery 79 Bath resident

Mrs. Ethel May Lockery died at her home 418 Washington street Tuesday morning after years of illness. Born October 31 1872 in Damariscotta Mills she moved to Bath as a young woman and lived there over 50 years. She worked in the Times Co office and was active in Central Congregational church and local civic groups. Funeral Friday at Curtis Funeral Home with viewing Thursday.

Ethel May Lockery Washington Street Damariscotta Mills William H. and Ida (Hall) Cotton F. B. Nichols James E. Lockery Edward A. Cummings Edward Lockrey Cummings Bath Harvard Moor Bangor Percy Cotton Brewer Curtis Funeral Home

Elizabeth B Chesley Dies at 68 in Brunswick

Elizabeth B Chesley 68 died at her home 1 School Street Brunswick after a week illness. She was wife of Charles C Chesley and longtime Bath West Bath resident. Born March 31 1884 East Wilton she taught beauty culture in Boston before marriage. Funeral Friday at Stetson Brunswick with Rev J Arthur Samuelson. burial Riverview Topsham.

Elizabeth B. Chesley School Street Brunswick Charles C. Chesley Bath Larrabee Grove West Bath Wilton Farmington Boston Topsham Grange Stetson Funeral Home J. Arthur Samuelson Riverview Cemetery Topsham

Edwin A. Russell 77 Dies After Two Weeks in Hospital

Edwin A. Russell aged 77 died Tuesday morning at Memori al hospital after a two week stay. A Bath native born Jan 12 1875 son of Philemon and Statira Woodbury Russell he was a 50 year Sasanoa Tribe S O R M member and formerly a Bath streetcar motorman and Bath police patrolman. He leaves a son Philemon a daughter Statira Cummings of Bath nine grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral is Thursday at 1 30 PM from A F Mayo Son Funeral Residence with Rev Dr David L Wilson to officiate burial in Oak Grove family lot.

Edwin A. Russell Memorial Hospital Mace Washington Street Bath Philemon Statira Woodbury Russell Russell Statira Cummings A. F. Mayo & Son David L. Wilson Oak Grove

Lowell Temple Pythian Sisters Meet and Plan Activities

Lowell Temple of Pythian Sisters met last Wednesday with a six o clock supper prepared by Mrs. Pearl Campbell Mrs. Susie Darrah and Mrs. Emily Williams. A plastic party followed with household helpers demonstrated. Dorothy Stone accepted a guest officers post at Alvah Young Temple Brunswick and upcoming installations announced for Hattie Lord Auburn and Sarah Potter manager Irene Bates excellent junior. There was no supper before the next meeting.

Lowell Temple Irene Bates

Bath Fair Clerk Henry Biggins Dies at 69

Henry M. Biggins 69 died at Memorial hospital after a three weeks illness following emergency surgery. Born in Bath November 16 1883 he worked at D T Percy Sons store then Bath post office and later ran a novelty shop at 44 Chestnut St. He served as president of the old Bath D T Percy clerks group and later worked at Senter Inc and Bath Iron Works in the personnel department during World War II. He was active at St Marys Catholic Church Sagadahoc Knights of Columbus and taught a class. Burial was in Oak Grove after calling hours at his home. He leaves four cousins Anna L Biggins Malden Mass Mary L Biggins Philadelphia Margaret Newman and Edward Newman Portland.

Henry M. Biggins Memorial Hospital Bath Michael and Mary (Considine) Biggins Chestnut Street D. T. Percy St. Mary’s Catholic Church Sagadahoc Council Knights of Columbus Henry Anna L. Biggins Malden Mass Mary L. Biggins Philadelphia Margaret Newman Edward Newman Portland St. Mary’s

Mrs Mary E Robinson 93 Dies in Florida Home

Mrs Mary Elizabeth Robinson 93 widow of Ira W Robinson died mid April at 461 Eighth Ave South St. Petersburg Florida where she had lived 33 years. She was born Elizabeth Brown of Bath. Survived by daughters Helen R Lockwood Leele M Robinson and son Ira B Robinson with two grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Burial in St. Petersburg family lot.

Mary Elizabeth Robinson Ira W. Robinson Bath Eighth Avenue St. Petersburg Fla Elizabeth Brown Washington Street North End Mr. Robinson Mechanic Street Helen R. Lockwood Leele M. Robinson Ira B. Robinson Irvington N. J

Mrs Eva Hart dies in Phippsburg aged 53

Mrs Eva Hart 53 wife of Ralph E Hart died at home in the Pitch Pine section Saturday afternoon. Born Georgetown Sept 22 1899 she was daughter of Joel and Annie Mains. Survived by husband four sons Harold Charles Richard Donald in Lisbon and others, five daughters Madelyn Shirley Louise Mabel Doris, two brothers Arthur Mains Texas and ...

Eva Hart Ralph E. Hart Pitch Pine Phippsburg Georgetown Joel Annie Mains Hart Richard Korea Harold Charles Donald Hart Lisbon Madelyn Cundy’s Harbor Shirley Bath Louise Mabel New York Doris Hart Arthur Mains Texas

James N Lavigne dies after heart attack at Harding plant

James N Lavigne 71 of 21 Wiley Jane died at Memorial hospital after a brief illness from a heart attack at his work site the Harding plant. He was born May 8 1880 in New Brunswick Canada and worked as a driller at Bath Iron Works and as a janitor at Bath post office before joining Harding plant. Survived by wife Calestine son Wilfred Lavigne two daughters Mrs Hunnewell and Mrs Sedersins two brothers George and Arthur one sister Delia and four grandchildren and one great grandchild.

James N. Lavigne Wiley Jane Memorial Hospital Mornt Hardys New Hewick Canada Narcisse Margaret (Vigne Lavigne Order of Eagles St. John the Baptist St. Mary's Catholic Church Lavigne Bath Iron Works Bath Post Office Hardings Calestine Wilfred Lavigne Arlington, Ee Hunnewell Portland John Sedersins Falmouth Mass George Arthur Lavigne Mrs Delia Lavigne

Jennie Sinnett Butler Dies In Bath Age 63

Jennie Sinnett Butler formerly Jennie Butler, 624 High Street, Bath resident for 28 years, died Wednesday morning at Memorial hospital. Born January 26, 1892 in Phippsburg, daughter of Jeremiah and Elmira Bartlett, she taught in Phippsburg, sailed with her late husband Captain Henry W. Butler for 35 years, led the Woman's Republican club, and belonged to Cosmopolitan club and Daughters of 1812. Survived by Elijah Bartlett and several nieces and nephews.

Jennie Sinnett High Street Memorial Hospital Bath Phippsburg Jeremiah and Elmira Bartlett Harpswell Henry W. Butler Woman's Republican Club Cosmopolitan Club Daughters of 1812 Winter Street Elijah Bartlett Land

Requiem Mass for James J. La France at St Mary’s Church

Requiem high mass was recited at St Mary’s Catholic Church Saturday at eight for James J La France with Rev Fr John Jaine. Bearers were Maurice Brown Joseph Wilson William Um Walter White Ralph Man and Rosario Tardif Fraternal Order of Eagles. Burial followed at Bruns wick cemetery.

St. Mary’s Catholic Church James J. la John Jaine Maurice Brown Joseph Wilson William <—Um Walter White Ralph Man Rosario Tardif Order of Eagles Es Ae Brunswick

Funeral Services Held for Jennie S Butler

Funeral services for Mrs Jen nie S Butler were held Saturday afternoon at Curtis Funeral Home 942 Washington Street with Rev Richard J Schaper officiating. Bearers were Edward W Bridgham Chester A Plant Karcher S Jackson and Simon Moore. Burial was in the family lot.

Jennie S. Butler Curtis Funeral Home Washington Street Richard J. Schaper Winter Street Edward W. Bridgham Chester A. Plant Karcher S. Jackson Simon Moore Oak Grove

Sun Emits Energy From Matter Conversion

The sun releases radiant energy by converting matter at a rate of about 4,000,000 tons per second.

Numerous Services Use Telephone and Telegraph Broadly

A wide range of over fifty service types now rely on telephone and telegraph communications. This expansion shows the growing role of rapid messaging in daily operations across industries and institutions.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Sean Heights Long Island American Air Reve, Inc Richmond and Produce Agnes Christine Densmore Agnes Christine Dens Usband Henry J. Densmore Thom Richmond Melvina Bor Conn Frank M Horace Ley Pearl Perry Walter Ht John Parker Elwyn Wer John__ Batchelder Cemetry South Street School Yenne Doroth W. Oliver Auny Boothbay Harbor Miss Oliver William A. Todd Roscoe P. Todd Massachu Civilian Defense Meeting Stratford-on- Avon America Ethel M. Lockery of Times Company Bath and Marius H. Page North Street Kennebec Long Cath Wees Clifford Sargent Mary E. Robinson Ralph Hart Jennie Butler James J. Lavigne the Lions Lion's Club Arthur F. Mayo & Son
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