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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1940

Page

7

Richmond Child Drowns After Falling From Wharf

Gene McKinnon three year old son of Mr and Mrs John McKinnon of North Front street fell from the P W Chetley saw mill wharf into the Kennebec river Saturday afternoon. Neighbors and firemen searched the river with a drag and artificial respiration was performed by Chief Randlette and doctors M E Joss and Laverne Harris, but the child died after about an hour. The incident followed by brief items on local burglaries, church and club meetings, a funeral, and community notices.

Gene John McKinnon North Front Street Kennebec P. W. Chetley Merle L. Thompson Thompson Randlette C. W. Hinckley J. W. White Earland Hinckley Carl Anderson Russell Ring Seargents Richmond-Dresden Lloyd Umberhind Mt. Carmel Gardiner First Baptist Church South Gardiner The Baptist Church S. Brewer Harry M. Peavey Fred Naylor Richmond C. Stuart Carl Small Howard Welch Topsham Charles H. Berry H Greenwood Bath A. L. Colby Gardiner J. W. Hussong Brunswick Herbert Whitelock Boston Ladies' Aid of Enterprise Grange Ethel Rankins Martha Bower Archer ‘Terrell Earle Preble Frank Bishop Rae Merrifield George Baker Harold Averill Freeman Moshier Edith Blodgett Archer Terrell Winnifred Foster Roberts the Baptist Church Florence Young Patricia Duren Virginia Anderson Corine McKenna Barbara Douglas Phyllis Strout Doris Douglass Roger Baker Florence Douglass Helen Gilpatrick Beulah Naylor Leighton Gardner Clare Ames Kesiah Tremaine Roberts Funeral Parlor Alfred H. Ives Miss Kendall Bowdeinham Hadley Wilber Gerald Roger Stanley Tremain Glenville Tremaine Westfield N. J Maurice Peary Strong Josh Perkins Enterprise Grange Hall Joseph Weiseberger Susan Galloway Cecelia Robinson Effie Todd Viola James Bessie Todd Hope Leavitt Ebenezzer Randall Joseph Mansi Seth Higgins Harry Sykes Martha Sniffins Alberta Haynes Marvin Duncan Charlies Blake Miss Goldie Viola

Visiting Drill Teams Confer Degrees at Lincoln Lodge

Lincoln lodge and visiting teams from Lewiston Pejepscot Brunswick Bath staged a second degree with a drill team led by Seymour Holt. Officers from Pejepscot and Lincoln, including Noble Grand Leonard Munsey and others, conducted the ceremony for two candidates. Forty five attendees enjoyed a supper by Queen Esther Rebekah lodge before remarks by visitors as the meeting closed.

Lincoln Lodge Odd Fellows Lewiston Lodge Pejepscot of Brunswick Bath Pejepscot Lodge Seymour Holt Noble Leonard M.munsey J. E. Moore Ralph P. Mank L. F. Carr Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge Frank J. Farrin Leonard M. Munsey Albert M. Thompson W. L. Atwood

Dedication Service for Vestry Lights at First Baptist

New electric lights in the vestry were dedicated Sunday evening by the Young People's Union of First Baptist church. Miss Irma Groves presented, Deacon Alfred Pratt accepted, with Mrs. Mary Pinkham turning on the lights. The program included scripture by Miss Harriet Parker and prayers by Hon. Arthur J Dunton.

Young People’s Union First Baptist Church Irma Groves Alfred Pratt Mary Pinkham A. I. Stuart Ray Cummings Fred Dwyer Melvin Pratt Foster Pratt C. Lloyd Hooker Harriet Parker Arthur J Dunton Charles R. Sims Marjorie Stover

Fairfield Bridge Removed Marks End Of Old Landmark

Fairfield’s oldest landmark the swinging foot bridge linking island to the mainland has been removed after a town vote to discontinue its use and with scarce crossing demand officials. The structure dated from many years ago and with most residents now using cars the selectmen saw no value in spending for repairs.

Fairfield

Georgetown Baptist service features Koehlwetter visit

A large audience attended the First Baptist church service in Georgetown Sunday evening with Corliss Street church of Bath sharing in the program. Koehlwetter spoke on A Necklace of Pearls and was assisted by Moffatt. sixteen carloads from Corliss Street and many from Five Islands were present.

First Baptist Corliss Street Bath Koehlwetter Moffatt Islands First Baptist Church Ruth Powers Earle Hagan Charlestown Navy Yard Melrose Mass Hagan Dorothy Elmer Forest Palmer Thomas N. Williams Gilbert Gunnell John Waltham Williams Helen Koehlwetter

Bath Country Club Opens Golf Course With House Warming

The Bath Country Club started its golf season with a Monday opening and an upcoming membership drive. A Saturday party will offer golf in the afternoon and a 5 to 8 buffet supper with music, inviting women and men, married or single, to attend with the option to bring children. Guests must bring a hot dish or other specified food, with committees led by Mrs. James Jenkins coordinating arrangements. Evening events include a nine o’clock feature film The Keystone of Golf with commentary by Bobby Jones, shown courtesy of A. G. Spaulding & Brothers.

Bath Country Club James Jenkins Rupert Irvine E. M. Fuller, Jr Milton Trott Francis Winchenbach John Grindell Wilmer I. Voorhees Goodwill Harry Cooper Lawson Little Jimmy Thompson Horton Smith Bobby Jones A. G. Spaulding & Brothers

Beacon Junior Aid Meeting Highlights and Prizes

Beacon Junior Aid met in the vestry on Monday evening. A report on the successful recent food sale was shared. Mrs. Everett G. Lemont received a thank you. A spelling bee was won by Mrs. Aubrey E. Steen and Mrs. Fred D. Pinkham with prizes awarded. Refreshments served. Next meeting set for May 13 at Mrs. Maurice B. Shea's home, 90 Oliver Street, with Mrs. Laura Wing assisting. Attendees numbered 15.

Beacon Junior Aid Everett G. Lemont Aubrey E. Steen Fred D. Pinkham Steen Pinkham Maurice B. Shea Oliver Street Laura Wing

Central Grammar Students Stage Double Minstrel Show

Mrs Berenice Colbys class at Central Grammar school staged two minstrel performances for the whole school due to large turnout. Jackson Hill served as interlocutor with end men Forrest Drake Kenneth Drake Robert Niles Richard Marr Ralph MacInnis Robert Knowlton Ardenne Haines Rodney Lewis in patched attire. The chorus included Marjorie Chase Dorothy DeLong Deletra Hill Betty Robson Dorothy Thayer Anna Day Margaret Day Nellie Dunlap Dorothy Maass Mary Stilphen Frances Callan Grace Savage Virginia Andre and others.

Berenice Colby Central Grammar School Jackson Hill Forrest Drake Kenneth Drake Robert Niles Richard Marr Ralph MacInnis Robert Knowlton Ardenne Haines Rodney Lewis Dinah Aloha Virginia Andre Grace Savage Liza Jane Forrest Frances Callan New York Betty Robson Deletra Hill Dorothy DeLong Lazy Bones Walter Maass

Garden Club Federation to Meet at Blaine House

The Garden Club Federation of Maine will host a party for members at Blaine House in Augusta on May 16, the first anniversary of planting the Lilac Friendship Hedge. Gov. George D. Aiken will speak on Making Wild Things Grow, with tea and a reception to follow. Several hundred of the federation's 2,800 members are expected to attend.

Garden Club Federation of Maine Lewis O. Barrows Blaine House Augusta Barrows Augusta Clubs State Capitol Kennebec Valley House of Representatives State House Lucius D. Barrows Waban Street Kennebec Lucius Barrows

George A Tinney Killed in Crash

George A. Tinney died in a car crash, with a damaged vehicle recovered to McCole Garage on Vine street. The accident left the left mudguard broken the left running board demolished and the left door pressed into folds resembling a bellows. the left headlight remained undamaged.

McCole Vine Street

Summer plans shift for Grove Street residents and Minards

MYA airs Maurice Miner or Providence Rhode Island residents who have annually occupied their summer home on Grove Street plan to spend the coming vacation season in Camden. Prof and Mrs George C Minard of New York will take over the Grove Street home, arriving mid May.

MYA Maurice Miner Providence R. I Grove Street Camden George C Minard New York Bath

Five Islands Church Youth Officers Elected at Bath

A Bath group from Corliss Street church elected officers for a young people’s meeting at Five Islands. President Rev. Franklin Koehlwetter, secretary Mrs. Lloyd Pinkham, treasurer Mrs. Franz Stevens. Meetings set for Sundays at 6 45 p m with invitation extended to all youths.

Corliss Street Bath Franklin Koehlwetter Lloyd Pinkham Franz Stevens Library Orville Rowe Hazel Bold Rowe Good Neighbor Club Harold Rowe Audrey Pinkham Kathleen Rittall Marion Gray Shirley Moore Helen Pinkham Marien Rittall Thomas Hanna, Jr Harold Rowe, Jr Herbert Campbell Lincoln Campbell, Jr Vincent Davis Cecil Stevens Albert Moore Mansfield Moore Delbert McMahan Merton Pinkham Fred Rittall Howard Chase Billy South Freeport Maurice Pinkham Otis Baker Norwood Mass Harold Carol Kittery Mr. Rowe Ralph Pinkham Maurice Evelyn Bold Charlotte Cahill Percy Savage J. G. Stevens Gardiner and Wiscasset Norman Dubois and Sons J. A. Folsom Augusta Clyde Pinkham Bay Point Ellsworth Pinkham H. Im. Fosser Anne Harlan Gardiner Gott's Cove Walter Moore Hallowell Five ‘Islands Sedgemere Road Natalie McMahan James McNeil Pine Street N. O. Eaton Manchester N. H Fred Carr Carr C. H. Sanford Exeter N.H John Grindell Alton Berry Paul Anna Woolwich Mr. Berry W. L. Berry Mabel Dickey Madelyn Berry Delbert MacMahan Horace Rittall Joseph Saint Joseph Saint Frances Aderton Norman Howard Laura Harding Boothbay Quincy Wales Newton Malden Island

Central Church League Names Officers After Dinner

Central Church League elected officers after a dinner at Hotel Sedgwick. Mrs Gardiner R. Deering became president and Mrs George Moses vice president, with Mrs John H. Harkins treasurer and Mrs Leonard F. Wetherbee secretary. Flower committee led by Mrs Belle W Welch. retiring president Mrs Horace P Morse received a glass plate. Prizes went to Mrs David L Wilson, Mrs Leon B Pennell, and Miss Agnes W Humphreys. meetings will resume Monday in October.

Central Church League Hotel Sedgwick Gardiner R. Deering George Moses John H. Harkins Leonard F. Wetherbee Belle W. Welch Horace P. Morse David L. Wilson Leon B Pennell Agnes W. Humphreys Deering

Dr Richard Baker speaks on missions to India and lepers

The Lewiston audience heard missionary Dr Richard Baker discuss his work in India with his brother Edward Baker a preaching missionary. He described a leper colony expanding from 80 to 500 in five years and noted they will soon visit his father in Rhode Island before an 18 month furlough. Mrs John H Hyde returned to Wellesley Hills Mass after staying with Miss Miriam W Kimball on Lincoln Street.

Court Street United Baptist Church Lewiston Richard Baker India Baker Edward Baker Hebron Rhode Island John H. Hyde Wellesley Hills Mass Miriam W. Kimball Lincoln Street

Obituary Robert G Gray 59 former Bath resident dies after illness

Robert Garfield Gray aged 59 died Saturday forenoon at his home 37 Shepard Street after weeks of pneumonia followed by a heart attack. Born in Bath he worked in a Bath book store then moved to Reading Massachusetts where he married Bertha Parker. He leaves 13 children with 11 living including Evelyn Donnelly Donald Kenneth Warren Helen Thelma Doris Pauline Robert G Jr Richard and Gerald. He later worked for Bangs Fountain Fixture Co in Reading and with his son Donald in an auto glass business. He was a member of Grace church and sang in the choir. He recently returned to Bath and worked in the Bath Iron Works until illness. He was remembered for his cheerful disposition and community activity.

Robert Garfield Gray Shepard Street Mr. Gray Bath John O. Shaw Grace Church New London Evelyn Donnelly Donald Kenneth Reading Warren Hamilton Mass Helen Wilmington Thelma Horak Doris Price Wakefield Pauline Robert G Richard Gerald Gray Bangs Sara Oliver Bath Iron Works

Warren C Pushard veteran caulker and Bath Iron Works tinsmith

Warren C Pushard aged 87 longtime Bath resident and former Bath Iron Works tinsmith died Sunday at 82 High Street after years of declining health following a 1935 ladder fall. Born in Dresden he came to Bath at ten and worked in shipyards as a youth before a 29 year BIW career. He was a member of Polar Star lodge and Acadia lodge Knights of Pythias. He leaves a wife a daughter Mrs Eben Dana of Woolwich a grandson Stanley W Whitehouse and a great grandson Warren Dana Whitehouse of Portsmouth NH.

Warren C. Pushard Bath Iron Works High Street Mr. Pushard Dresden James Evelyn Carl Pushard Bath Polar Star Lodge Masons Acadia Lodge Knights of Pythias Eben Dana Woolwich Stanley W. Whitehouse Warren Dana Whitehouse Portsmouth N. H

Death of Mrs James Main in Buffalo hospital

Mrs James Main 28 formerly Rebecca Horr of Sidney Ohio died at Millard Fillmore hospital Buffalo New York. She was educated at Miss Baldwins School Bryn Mawr and at Wellesley college. Survived by husband and two sons Christopher and infant James Crighton born Friday April 19.

Archibakd M. Main Garden Street James Main Millard Fillmore Hospital Buffalo N. Y Main Rebecca Horr Sidney Ohio

John H. White Dies. Bath Carpenter Was 74

John H. White, 74, a longtime Bath carpenter, died Monday afternoon at his home 18 Huse Street after a lingering illness. Born in Rockport, Massachusetts, he came to Bath 45 years ago and is survived by his wife, two sons Herbert C. and Henry J. White of West Bath, and two daughters Mrs. Frank Durant and Mrs. Louis Wilkin of Bath.

John H. White Huse Street Rockport Mass Severine Rachel White Bath Herbert C Henry J. White West Bath Frank Durant Louis Wilkin

Tremain Widow Mrs W L Tremain Funeral

Mrs Tremain widow of W L Tremain of Bath was buried in Richmond cemetery after a Friday service at Roberts Funeral Home. Rev Lester Ives officiated with Carrie Kendall assisting. six grandsons served as bearers and numerous relatives and friends attended from Bath West Bath Richmond and nearby towns.

W. F. Tremain W. L. Tremain Winnie Mudge Bath H .S. Tremain West Bath Tremain Roberts Funeral Home Richmond Lester Ives Methodist Church Carrie Kendall Bowdoinham Richmond Cemetery M.C. Peary Strong W L. Blair Lane C. R. Rowles North Weymouth Mass R. L. Tremain Sons Coalt and Stanley Saugus GS. Tremain Gerald Westfield

W. C. Pushard Funeral Held for Local Shipyard Worker

Warren C. Pushard of 2 High Street died suddenly Sunday morning. Funeral held Tuesday at Curtis Funeral Home with Rev Charles R Sims officiating. Masonic bearers from Polar Star and Acadia lodges served. burial at Oak Grove. Survived by wife and daughter Mrs Eben Dana of Woolwich.

Warren C. Pushard High Street Curtis Funeral Home Washington Street Charles R Sims First Baptist Church George J Goodwin William F. Hain Polar Star Lodge of Masons Mr. Pushard Harry B. Williams Earl Freeman Acadia Lodge

Funeral rites held for Mrs. William C. Holden of Casco

Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon in Casco for Mrs. Elizabeth Mabel Fogg Holden. Burial followed in Casco. She died December 28, 1939, in Sarasota, Florida, after winters there with her husband, longtime Weaver High School principal in Hartford. She leaves two sons and three daughters, with numerous grandchildren and a sister. Born in Bath on July 10, 1869, she married William Holden in 1896 and lived in Lynn, Hartford, and Casco during a long married life ending in retirement.

William C. Holden Casco Norman J. Cath H. H. Hoyt Hiram Holden Sarasota Fla Weaver High School Hartford Conn Hayward Houghton Arlington Mass Frank E. Watson West Simsbury Theodore L Glastonbury

Obituary: George A. Tinney Jr. Dies in Woolwich Auto Crash

George A. Tinney Jr., fatally injured in an early Sunday car crash in Woolwich, was born May 26, 1920 in Bath. Morsein Morse High School he served three years as class president and three years on Student Council. Active in Mohiba, glee club, orchestra, and dramas, he would have graduated next year. He leaves his mother Mrs. Martha Tinney, brother Billy, and sisters Rosamond, Maxine, and Audrey. his father died in 1936.

George A. Tinney, Jr Woolwich Bath Morse High School Morse Mohiba Glee Club Tinney Martha Tinney Billy Rosamond Maxine Audrey

Joseph L LeClair 93 Bath Mason Dies After Illness

Joseph LeClair a 93 year old mason who had lived in Bath for ten years died Monday morning after a yearlong illness at the home of his daughter Mrs George H McElman 60 Bedford Street He was born in Summerside P E I a son of Thomas LeClair and is survived by three daughters Mrs George McElman and Mrs Walter J McElenan both of Bath and Mrs James F O'Brien of Brooklyn NY and one son William LeClair of Brad ley Maine

Joseph LeClair Bath George H. McElman Bedford Street Summerside Thomas LeClair George McElman Walter J. McElenan James F. O’brien Brooklyn N. Y William LeClair Bradley Maine

Mrs James Main Funeral in Sidney for Daughter in Law

Archibald M Main returned from Sidney Ohio where he attended the funeral of his daughter in law Mrs James Main who died Friday in Buffalo New York. Mrs Main will visit their son James Main in Scarsdale New York before returning home. Rebecca Horr the late Mrs Main resided in Sidney and her father Mr Horr lived in Cleveland. The Sidney family home was opened for the services and burial took place in the family lot in Sidney.

Frances Proctor New York City Frank Reynolds St. Petersburg Fla Lillian McKenney Somerville Mass Christine Champeny Barbara Band North Adams Laurence Bond L. J. Whitney of Lewiston Howard Small Archibald M. Main Garden Street Sidney Ohio James Main Buffalo N.Y Main Scarsdale N. Y Cleveland

Funeral for Joseph LeClair Held at St Marys Church

The funeral for Joseph LeClair occurred Wednesday morning at 10 30 in St Marys church with Rev Thomas B Henderson of St Ambrose officiating. Bearers included T Edward McCormick Harold McElman Walter McElman and Walter J McElman. Burial followed at Calvary cemetery.

Joseph LeClair St. Mary's Church Thomas B. Henderson St. Ambrose Church Richmond T. Edward McCormick Harold McElman Walter Walter J. McElman Calvary Cemetery

Heald Rites Held At Home On Washington Street

The funeral of David N. Heald was held Friday afternoon at two at his home 510 Washington street. Mrs Carlton Lowell read the Christian Science service. Bearers were Fred O. Hayward Norman W. Howard Gordon Lake Almon Perry. Interment was in Oak Grove.

David N. Heald Washington Street Carlton Lowell Christian Science Service Fred O. Hayward Norman W. Howard Gordon Lake Almon Perry Oak Grove

Robert G Gray Funeral Held At Home

Funeral services for Robert Garfield Gray were held Monday afternoon at two at his home on 37 Shepard Street Reverend Charles M Tubbs of Grace Church officiated. Bearers were his four sons Donald Warren Kenneth and Robert G Gray Jr Burial followed at Oak Grove cemetery.

Robert Garfield Gray Shepard Street Charles M. Tubbs Grace Church Donald Warren Kenneth Robert G. Gray Jr Oak Grove

J H W Whites Funeral Service Held at St Marys

The funeral for John H. White was conducted Wednesday morning at St Marys Church with Rev. David P. Surette officiating. Bearers included Melvin Coinneau Frank Durant Leon White and Louis Wilkin. Burial followed in Calvary Cemetery.

John H. White Elnt St. Mary's Church David P. Surette Melvin Coineau Frank Durant Leon White Louis Wilkin Calvary Cemetery

Wright Supper Party Hosts Weekend Guests

Mr and Mrs Fred Boston of Gardiner were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Henry Wright of Washington Street. The Wrights entertained with a supper party for their guests Saturday night.

Fred Boston Gardiner Henry ©. Wright Washington Street Wright

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Lincoln Lodge Odd Fellows Ashland Massachusetts St. John River William Dalton Annie D. Jones Auburn Continental Mills Georgetown Emma Hewey Cunningham Fred P. Carr County Republican Committee Harry L. Horne Kenneth Doherty A. S. Cunningham Walter F. Powers Pittsfield J. R. Clanchette & Co Harry Carlisle North Edgecomb Maud P. Thayer Central Grammar Scholars Maine Garden Club Federation Blaine Mansion George A. Tinney Caulker Mrs. James Main W. C. Pushard Elizabeth M. Fogg Sarasota, Fla G. A. Tinney, JR Joseph L'Clair Joseph L’clair D. N. Heald Robert G. Gray J. H W. White Fred S. Curtis & CO TAS R Huston
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