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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1943

Page

4

Funeral services for Sanford G. Lewis 85

Funeral services were held at Cowley Funeral Home with Rev. Fred Haggett officiating. Lewis died at his son Lorimer Lewis’s home the prior Saturday evening. He was born in Bristol, last of 11 siblings, survived by five sons and a daughter. Burial at Green cemetery. Several local residents noted visits and wartime news contributions from family and friends.

Sanford G. Lewis Cowley Fred Haggett Mr. Lewis Lorimer Jacob and Mary Elizabeth Lewis Bristol Mr. Lew‘s Herbert Providence R. L. E. Lawene Lorry Rufus Irving Lievtenets Wiscasset Irs Edith Getch Green, Nite

Walker Perkins Wedding at Camp Lee Virginia

Miss Eunice M. Perkins married Corp. Robert H. Walker in a military double ring ceremony at Camp Lee Virginia on May 3. The bride wore blue with a dusty brown coat and blue arches. the couple honeymooned in New York City. The bride's family and Duke University ties noted. the groom a Brunswick High School and Bowdoin College graduate preparing for Officers Training School at Camp Lee.

Eunice M. Perkins Corp Robert H. Walker Us.a Camp Lee Virginia Brunsck Brunswick High School Bowdoin College Kappa Sigma Fraternity Officers Training School

Routine Business At Bath Red Cross Meeting

The Bath chapter Red Cross Executive Committee held its monthly session in Sayadahock block. Volunteers are urged to help with surgical dressings and to report at the City hall Red Cross office or at the Masonic Temple or Elks Home on Lombard street. Home Service reported cooperation with the International Red Cross and messages from soldiers in New Zealand and relatives in Norway. War time meetings shifted to a monthly schedule, reducing length and improving timeliness. Rev. Louis A. Dole presided. next meeting is the second Monday in June.

Executive Committee Bath Red Cross Sayadahock City Hall Masonic Temple Elks Lombard Street Home Service Department International Red Cross New Zealand Home Service Norway Louis A. Dole

West Bath P T A plans May 18 variety show and notices fishing pair

In West Bath last week Stanley Williams and Ralph Lane of Campbell Pond caught smelt and limited out. The West Bath P T A schedules a May 18 variety show at the West Bath grange hall with dancing and a three piece orchestra. Officers were re elected. the group discusses serving children in today’s crisis and hosts a social period afterward. A June 1 closing meeting will be at Littlefield school. Many local families appear in a sequence of personal notices and community events, from nature walks to birthday party gatherings and weekend trips.

Independent In the West Bath Stanley Williams Ralph Lane Campbell Pond West Bath P. T. A West Bath Grange Hall Lowell School Grange Hall G. C. Smith Forest Barter Melford Perham Clinton D. Wilson Louis A. Dole North Center Parent Teacher Association John Wharff C. E. Stover F. W Deehan M. N. Perham Littlefield School Linwood Russell Marie White F. Deehan Sidney Pendleton Dana Hartley Carlton Peter Carlson Barbara Moody Phyllis Pomery Brunswick Mary Deehan William Ketchum Donald Allan McAllister Bernard Kenneth Johnson Sidney Neeland Beverly Jean Pendleton Phyllis

Sea Scouting Exhibition Delights West Bath Grange

West Bath Grange hosted an unusual program led by Sea Scout Ship S. S. Maine under Skipper Louis Bennett. Officers included Wesley Lemont and Mr. Lewis and Mr. Thomas. Mrs. Ella Coombs served as chaplain in absence of the ship's chaplain. The event featured maneuvers and military displays, a Mother reading by Mrs. G. R. Booker, and a Garden Scene tableau by Mrs. Guy Crosby.

West Bath Grange S. S. Maine Louis Bennett Wesley Lemont Lewis Thomas Ella Coombs Eva Lemont The Grange Julia Field G. R. Booker Guy Crosby Edward Burns Eva Felker Ida Rose Francis Deehan Grange Hall Alice Johnson Helen Hartwell

Riverside Cemetery Association elects new officers at Woolwich gathering

A Saturday meeting at Miss Charlotte L Buck’s Day’s Ferry home chose David G Reed as president and Charlotte L Buck secretary among others. The report notes continued social events, church notice, and local visits including residents from Bath Skowhegan and Boston with multiple households attending various suppers and gatherings.

Riverside Cemetery Association Charlotte L. Buck Day's Ferry David G. Reed Freeman A. Trott Flora Hathorne Alfred E. Trott Cyrus Gilmore Edwold Carter Albert Hathorne Osian Dodge Louise Reynolds Jennie Howe Georgie Walker Florence Temple Jessie Spaulding Priscilla Willard Lemuel Preble Herbert Munsey Robert Reed Frank J. Walker Roland Raynes James Thorpe Robert Maass Shea Forrest Baker Zina Eaton Bath Woolwich Center Boston Earl Stimpson Day’s Ferry Skowhegan Mr. Stimpson Elwell Stimpson Samuel P. Buck Brookline Mass Massachusetts Memorial Hospital Doris Tracey Charles Perkins Horace Wade Leonard Stilphen Mary Wright Wellesley Bowdeinham Costello P. Hall Bangor Avis Marston Percy Marston Sagadahoc Ferry Nassan College The Higate Annie Cunningham Florence Carlton Nelson Carter Marilyn Hatch York Beach Ralph Hatch Sagadahoe Ferry Carroll Hatch Hatch

Birthday celebration for Mrs. Walter Larrabee in West Bath

Sunday honored Mrs. Walter Larrabee on her 74th birthday with family visits from son John and grandson Conrad Larrabee in West Bath. Gifts, flowers, cakes and an old fashioned hymn accompanied the celebration, though daughter Mrs. Pierce G. Clinger was absent sending a gift. Rose Jean and son Clarence visited Quincy after weekend in Bath.

Walter Larrabee West Bath John Larrabee Conrad Larrabee Jennie Larrabee Portland Merton Wright Annie Towle John Stewart Ronald Larrabee Bath Pierce G. Clinger Milton, Pa

Governor Sewall Accepts Memorial Day Speaking Invitation

Governor Sumner Sewall will be the Memorial Day speaker at the GAR lot services after rearranging engagements. The parade plan grows with Boothbay Harbor and Morse High School bands providing music, combat engineers in line, and a Navy delegation expected, signaling a strong, extended observance.

Sumner Sewall Gar Lot Gov. Sewall Boothbay Harbor Morse Navy

Mrs Lillian Day Morton Dies After Short Illness

Mrs Lillian Day Morton wife of Charles B Morton died Friday morning after a brief illness. Born at Bath she was the daughter of Alfred and Georgie Lilly Day. Surviving are her husband three sons Alfred of Bath Melville and Harold of this town a daughter Mrs Marion Hall several grandchildren and cousins at Days Ferry Funeral services were held Sunday Dr Alexander Cairns officiating. Interment was in Forest Hill Cemetery.

Emsibe Allen Arthur Beane Regina Hutchins Spicker North Africa Long Island N. Y Edward Ifill Springfield Mass Harmon Eliason Churchill Street Daniel Ames Mites —Memorial— Hospital Damariscotta George Fairfield Haigh House Middle Street Pfc Clayton Bailey Clarence Bailey Georgia Anne Nelder Shirley Leavitt Ruth Applin Stanley Dodge Army School Legion Hall Harold Blanchard Maine International Order of King’s Daughters and Sons Penobscot County Stanton Sherman Fort Monmouth N. J Lawrence Haggett Florida John French French Judy Charles Murphy Portland Earl Colby Cora Gahan South Portland Lawrence Lillian Day Morton Charles B. Morton Bath Alfred Georgie Lilly Day Melville Harold Marion Hall Day’s Ferry Alexander Cairns Forest Hill Cemetery Carle Longfellow Carolyn Sheldon Clayton W. Mayers Richmond Fred Chapman Bath Iron Works Harold Cheney West Dresden

Mrs Shaw Returns From Visit in Ohio

Mrs Henry G Shaw of Oak Street returns from a ten day visit to Cincinnati Ohio for the Supreme White Shrine annual session attended by ten Maine members. She has attended seven sessions traveling to Cincinnati Grand Rapids Missouri and Toronto.

Henry G. Shaw Oakstreet Cincinnati Ohio Supreme White Shrine Maine Shaw Grand Rapids Mich Missouri Toronto Canada Grand Chapter O B. S White Shrine Illinois Amy Berry Chicago Netherland Plaza Hotel Massachusetts

Guest Officers Night Observed by Genesta Chapter O S

Genesta chapter O S observed Guest Officers night at the Masonic Temple with over 100 attendees. Hawthorne chapter of Brunswick attended as guests, officers wore white, carnations decorated the platform, and the degree was exemplified.

Genesta Masonic Temple Hawthorne Brunswick Emma Haley Mecton Brackett Velda Harting George Blanchard Gladys Burns Bernice Hines Hermia Toothaker Eleanora Blanchard Louise Stevens Belle Haskell Mertelle Cousins Helen Brackett Ada Hattie Pennell Ruth Millward Patten Esther Arletta Graves Martha Laura Pillsbury Electa Celia Barber Burt Lonn Maine Evelyn Morse Emma Morse Susanna Congdon Genesta Chapter Haley Annie Cox Cox Jean Danforth Mildred Cutting Roberta Farrell Annie Fish Frank Danforth Katherine Leonard David al Virginia French Esther Andrews

Card of Thanks for Kindness After Bereavement

We thank neighbors and friends for kindnesses and floral offerings during our bereavement. Signed by Ella M. Perkins Doris M. Tracy Harold L. Webb. May 13, 1943.

Ella M. Perkins Doris M. Tracy Harold L. Webb

Dr D J Clough of Portland Retires After Many Loyal Years

Both patrons of Dr D J Clough of Portland received notice Monday that he was retiring from business and thanking those who had been loyal to him through many years of service.

D. J Clough Portland

Springtime in Bay Point Shows Birds, Gardens and News

After a mild stretch, Bay Point reports return of songbirds including swallows, robins, chickadees and jays. Gardens at Victory Farm progress with peas lettuce beets carrots onions planted. Local residents observe spring prep, promotions, and engagements among families and hotel staff in Bath, Lewiston, and Portland area communities.

Victory Gardens Walter Delano L-C U. S. Armed Guard Center 1St Ave 52Nd Street Brooklyn N. Y John Chesholm Victoria Hotel Portland Philip Talbot George Gates Harry Stone Lewiston Eleanor McCue L. Frank Adelphe College Garden City Bates College Carroll Deering Elizabeth Eva Gaudet Bath Harold Robinson Auburn Ann Ross Bangor Walter Cunningham Walter Merwin Delano Bowdoinham Regina Pinkham Robert Snowman Cape Newagon Mary Campbell Howard Nash Herman A. Spinney

Barbara Wallace Returns to Portland After Visit

Miss Barbara Wallace returns to Portland on Sunday following a week with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Orlando Wallace of West Point.

Barbara Wallace Portland Orlando Wallace West Point

Mrs Blakeney Dies in Portland As Guest of Fraser

Mrs Ralph E Blakeney of High Street died Tuesday in Portland where she was visiting Mrs George Fraser formerly of Bath.

Ralph E. Blakeney High Street Portland George Fraser Bath

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