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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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 ...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
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Sean
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Long Island
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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