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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1948
Page
7
Community items recount the election of a commander and installation plans, plus memorial services and hospital visits. The report lists members of the Grange, Rebekah lodge, and Patriarch Militant events with multiple local residents traveling to visit kin in Maine and Massachusetts.
A Central grounds baseball game ended 26 to 6 with the home team prevailing amid cheer. Farm Bureau meeting, PTA delegates chosen for Eastland Portland convention, and numerous personal visits mark a busy period in Robinhood and Bath communities with residents traveling, hosting, and socializing.
The Colonial Club held its annual banquet with hors d oeuvres and punch after a 6 30 dinner. Awards for bowling golf and pool were presented by Dudley Leavitt Francis Bruce and others before Ernest Haskell performed magic tricks and William Mathias provided music. The event ended around 9 p m with many members visiting Park Alleys for further bowling.
Twin clocks presented to Harold and Richard McElman for Woolwich Grammar School basketball coaches. Gifts from team members honor their hours with the squad in its first city Grade School season. Clocks ordered earlier but delivery slipped before the league banquet at Huse School.
Mrs. Carroll P. Powers and Miss Lauretta M. Jones visited sister Mrs. R. P. Todd on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brown of Portland joined family at the Todd home this weekend. Mr and Mrs Frederick Griffin and children Barbara and Ricky returned home after a visit with Mrs Griffin's relatives in Washington Street area.
A Tuesday night Good Ne club meeting at the clubhouse drew strong attendance. The Georgetown re-sponsors will assist women with decorations for the May 20 memorial square project. Volunteers continued work on the memorial square, with rain delaying some tasks and fill needed for leveling the plot. Local churches reported a fine Mother's Day service with Rev. Berry delivering the sermon and special music. A preschool clinic was discussed at a Georgetown schoolhouse gathering last week. A Navy enlistment and various town visits were noted, including family trips, cottage preparations for summer, and residents from Bath, North Conway, Cambridge, and Everett visiting or relocating to local homes. Several families and guests were mentioned along with new and ongoing real estate assessments and boat-building efforts.
Doris Thistle was reelected president of the Sagadahoc County W C T U at the 59th annual convention held at the First Baptist Church. New officers and directors were chosen, with Theresa Hill reappointing as secretary and Mabel Paquet as treasurer. The day featured memorials, addresses by L T L leaders, and programs from Parker Head and Haskell Memorial schools.
The Bath Chamber of Commerce and its industry committee are in talks with an established Bath firm about expansion plans that would double output and workforce. The plant name is not disclosed, but officials indicate a real possibility of a deal proceeding, with full details to follow.
A letter from her son Chester reports his safe arrival in Japan. Mrs Francis Bacon and her son Peter are visiting this week, sharing current news and family updates in the community.
Mrs Henry C Wright of Washington Street is spending several days in Boston for a brief visit and sightseeing.
Ralph C Totman of South Portland and Bath Maine died suddenly in Boston last week after a heart ailment. He was born January 9 1887 in Bath the son of Charles V Totman and Emily Pearson Totman. He joined the Telephone Company in 1904 and later worked in Portland and Bath before retiring due to illness. He leaves his wife and a daughter both of South Portland and a sister Mrs Walter Sheehan of Coronado Beach California. Funeral services were held Saturday at Hay and Peabody Residence Portland.
Harry F Oliver died in a Tampa Florida hospital after surgery and illness. Born February 14, 1875 in Phippsburg he was a cabinet maker with Percy and Small shipbuilders and later Bath Iron Works. Survived by wife Clara and two daughters Stewart Day of Maine and Lucinda Day of Florida, a sister Annie Jones of Maine, and several nieces and nephews. He was a member of a Masonic lodge and funeral arrangements were pending arrival of Mrs Oliver.
Mrs Caroline A Conley 177 widow of Stephen Conley of Bath died Monday after ill health. Born Burnham Aug 19 1870 she lived in Bath many years and is survived by one brother Wallace L Pomeroy of Bath and one daughter Mrs Rosby of Rome. She belonged to St Marys Church and the Sodality. Funeral will be Thursday morning at eight from St Marys church with calling hours at Arthur F Maynard Son Funeral Residence 819 High Street, Bath.
Locally mourned as Mrs William MacCormick who died recently at her Fenway residence in Boston after summers at Popham Beach and Boothbay. Her husband Mr MacCormick and extended family are noted in memory of her life and fixture in the community.
Fragmentary line references a former wing in Betec A for the staff of the Hun avenue Branch Boston YMCA California. No clear event date or identifiable names available.
Mrs Barry A Baker dies leaving two sons and noting the death of Harry A Baker. The obituary lists the survivor Jen F. Baker and mentions the deceased age.
A small committal service was held at 10 39 and graveside rites at 10 30 in Oak Grove. Honorary bearers included Past Exalted Rulers of the Elks and Knights of Columbus members.
Funeral for Mrs. Alice Jeanette Rollins was held at noon Friday at Ives Street Methodist Church where she was a member. Bearers were Albert Woodman Jr. and a family member, with interment in the cemetery.
A stream of property transfers is recorded including multiple deeds in Bowdoinham Topsham West Bath Woolwich and surrounding areas. Names include John L Travis Arthur G Spear Jessie M Frye Frank W Hackett Roger E Williams Frances May Irish Ida Keay Theodore F Watson Earl L Wade Welch Fred Morse and others transferring land and buildings.
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