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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1949

Page

5

Richmond Poppy Sale Supports Veterans Welfare Drive

The American Legion Auxiliary conducts its annual poppy sale in Richmond with proceeds aiding veterans welfare and rehabilitation. The display is housed in a Curtis bakery window thanks to Mrs. Earl Cronk. Prizes will go to the top three poppy pie sellers.

American Legion Auxiliary Earl Cronk Curtis Bakery Elizabeth McMaster Marcia Baker Helen Foss Togus Richmond Sportsmen's Association Inland Fish and Game Earl Bradbury Steve Powell Swan Island James Carr Clyde McFee Norris Sidelinger Raymond Curtis Augusta Maine Fish and Game Hallowell Fort Richmond Paul Roberts Carol Roth Litchfield Rowena Small Clarence Roth Ralph Small Alice Roberts West Gardiner Lew Susan Ranger Pleasant Street Waterville Mabel Christiansen Marion Adams Thelma Meader Randolph Ethlyn Merrill Gardiner Mildred Peacock South Gardiner Earlene Williams Beatrice Adams West Gardiner Ranger Meader Philip Weston Mary Elizabeth Maurice Reynolds Main Street Weston Litchfield Academy Kenenbec School of Commerce Maine Unemployment Compensation Commission Reynolds Richmond High E. E. Purington Ladies Farm Bureau Methodist Beryl Barton Enterprise Juvenile Grange Lois Pushard Mildred Wheeler Joan MacKinnon Barbara Teele Phyllis Cray Priscilla Mealey Beulah Small Jean Lemieux Mary Sullivan Shirley LaChance Carolyn Bishop Glenna Curtis Roxanna Curtis Elaine Gilpatrick Carole Hurley Parthcia Hurley Progressive Grange Alton Christensen Cumberland P. Cadenelli Friay

Marguerite Donnell Returns From Massachusetts Vacation

Marguerite Donnell has returned home after spending vacation in Duxbury and Whitman Massachusetts.

Marguerite Donnell Duxbury Whitman, Mass

Bath plans double centennial events with railroad role

The Bath Double Centennial Committee met Monday with Harold J. Foster and George McCallan of the Maine Central Railroad and Wayne Buxton of the Maine Development Commission discussing railroad participation in the 100th anniversary celebration. A big July 4 muster is planned under the New England States Veteran Firemen’s League with 45 hand engine companies.

Harold J. Foster Maine Central Railroad George McCallan Portland Wayne Buxton Augusta Maine Development Commission Bath Foster Buxton Harry C. Webber the Times Chester H. McCabe New England States Veteran Firemen's League McCabe Ralph F. Mittendorf Richard Frates Etta M. Thurlow Stanley Turner Weston L. Bonney Philip H. Oliver Harold V. Fish George J. Nugent I. A. Trueworthy

Rooster Naming Jackpot Props Up in Lisbon Contest

George L. Nelson of Richmond won the naming jackpot in a Lisbon Enterprise contest sponsored by John Gould. The prize package includes 100 chicks donated by Kingston poultryman Andy Christie and a role for Sunrise Cy’s successor named Fiddlehead after 2,200 contestants submitted 4,000 names.

George L. Nelson Richmond John Gould Lisbon Andy Christie Kingston N. H Poultryman Mr. Gould Grim Reaper Sunrise Cy’s Nelson Gould

Club Forty-Two Plans Sale and Plays Event

Club Forty-Two met Wednesday to finalize a rum mage sale Saturday at 10 30 am at the club rooms. Clothing donations may be arranged through Mrs. Leonard Smith. A covered dish supper is set for May 25 with a named committee in charge. On June 15 three one act plays will entertain members with distinct casts led by Mrs. Leonard Smith and other listed members. Frances Grainger won the weekly prize.

Leonard Smith Graydon Smith H. David Clark Edward Jones Joseph Mullaney Howard Farr Stanley Brown Paulart Norma Adams Elliott Hanson Barbara Childs Edith Small Frances Grainger Dolly Goodwin Pat O’reilly Lawrence Wyman George Hart Leon White Harry Allen Robert Footer Arthur Sturtevant Milton Footer Sarkis Domenic George Cardosi Bernard Pratt

Syracuse Unveils 40th Intercollegiate Boxing Champion

Syracuse University crowns Jimmy Rollier as the 40th intercollegiate boxing champion in the school's history. Rollier competes at 165 pounds as part of SU athletics.

Jimmy Rollier Syracuse University

Georgetown Working League Hosts Stork Shower Meeting

The Georgetown Working League held a second meeting at Library hall last week Tuesday to plan a stork shower for Mrs. Cleves Henderson. Members sewed and viewed stacked packages, then enjoyed lunch served by Mrs. Roland Peterson, Miss Belle Heald, and Mrs. Walter Cummings.

Library Hall Cleves Henderson Roland Peterson Belle Heald Walter Cummings First Baptist Church Pine Tree State Crippled Children Clinton McFadden Bath MacMahan

Montana Driver Fined for Using Expired Plates

Raymond G. Algie of Montana pleaded guilty in municipal court to driving with an expired license plate and was fined 10 dollars plus 4.70 dollars in costs. A second warrant for driving without a license was filed. Also fined were William C. Cushing for driving without a license and Linwood Giles for failure to pass vehicle inspection. Jerome Doyle found guilty of assault and battery. fined 25 dollars and 14.06 dollars costs. One intoxication case resulted in one week probation and a 5 dollar fine plus 4.70 dollars costs.

Raymond G. Algie Montana Frank W. Powers William C. Cushing Powers Linwood Giles Boothbay Harbor Joseph Y. Comier Center Lincoln Streets Frank Moriarty Jerome Doyle Bath Gertrude Doyle Gardiner R. Deering

Garden findings and local social notes from Bay Point

Mrs Adams finds rose bushes sprouting new shoots after weeding at the Navajo. Eugene Foster of Bath and Albert Abbis of Dedham visit cottages here. Mrs Adams suffers a knee injury from a ladder fall. Various local residents and guests, including Mrs Madison Moore and the Knight, Deering, Moffatt, and Cummings families, spend weekends at cottages and dine socially.

Adams Eugene Foster Bath Albert Abbis Dedham Mass Madison’ Moore Harry’ Knight Carroll Deering Frederick Moffatt Nina Cummings L. M. Spinney

Fish and Game Society Plans Public Dinner

The Lincoln County Fish and Game association hosts its semi annual dinner at Huntoon Hill grange hall Gardiner road Wiscasset Friday night. Dinner starts at 6 30 with a movie program by the State Inland Fish and Game Department and door prizes including a 15 foot Old Town canoe a metal fly rod and a wool sweater.

Lincoln County Fish and Game Association Huntoon Hill Grange Gardiner Road Wiscasset State Inland Fish and Game Department

Jones pleads guilty at Municipal Court in stop sign case

William H. Jones from Tower Circle admitted guilt through attorney Harold J. Rubin to failing to stop at Oak Grove avenue and Crawford drive. Judge Gardiner R Deering fined him $5 and costs of $4.70. Chief Frank Moriarty filed the complaint. A local man charged with intoxication was found guilty and must pay $5 fine plus $5.15 costs or serve 30 days in Kennebec County Jail. Patrolman Charles Rhein was the complainant.

William H. Jones Tower Circle Harold J. Rubin Oak Grove Avenue Crawford Drive Gardiner R Deering Jones Frank Moriarty Kennebec County Charles Rhein

Missing Men Sought In County Area

Officials said search teams would patrol specified points and conduct a further search Saturday while Kennebec Crafts, Inc. visited Gardiner and Hallowell on business tied to building small craft for Herman Sahagian. State Rep. C Arnold Brown hosted Baileyville guests Rep. and Mrs Howard Larrabee in Liberty Street housing.

Kennebec Crafts, Inc Gardiner and Hallowell Fairview Wine Co Herman Sahagian C. Arnold Brown Baileyville Howard Larrabee Liberty Street

Five Islands club sets rummage sale July 2 and dish supper

Five Islands Good Neighbor club met to plan a rummage and food sale for July 2 with a following covered dish supper at the clubhouse. Ladies Auxiliary Library Association schedules Summer sale August 6 and a July 18 food and candy sale. Distemper hits town dogs, some dying. Local electrician Lester Davis and Capt Stinson Davis install power on Malden Island cottages and clubhouse. Various residents move, host summer guests, or host meetings at Malden Island and Bath area homes.

Good Neighbor Club The Library Association Lester Davis Stinson Davis Malden Island Russell Pinkham William Marr Gideon Society Orville Rowe David R. Rutherford Belfast Rutherford Bath Canning Co Everett Hennen Watertown Mass Albion Carr Bath Carr Portland Edward Clarey Robinhood Vernon E. Gray Thomas Hanna U.S.N Lulu Hanna

Student Frank Donnell Returns to Bryant College in Providence

Frank Donnell reports back to Bryant College in Providence R I after a weekend visit with his parents Mr and Mrs Earle Donnell of West Bath.

Frank Donnell Providence R. I Bryant College Earle Donnell West Bath

Father and Son Night Observed by Knights of Columbus

Knights of Columbus hosted Father and Son Night with State Trooper Frank W. Powers presenting on Maine safety efforts. He explained a new law requiring pedestrians to face traffic on highways and use available sidewalks. The program included film highlights and a Q and A session, with Bangor banquet ticket deadlines and admission applications noted.

Knights of Columbus Frank W. Powers Maine Trooper Powers Frank Kenyon Charles Benoit Lorenzo Michaud Maren Genthner Father Bangor Lewis Ayoob Fort Fairfield

Watch Your Steps When on Highway Pedestrian Law Emphasized

The State Department of Education requests schools to teach the new pedestrian law before June. Superintendent Lor ing R. Addison directs local teachers to inform pupils of the law which requires pedestrians to use sidewalks when available and to walk on the left side facing traffic when sidewalks are absent. The law takes effect August 5, but early education is advised.

State Department of Education Loring R. Addison Addison

Mrs Sybil C Colby Funeral Held in Woolwich

The funeral for Mrs Sybil C Colby was held at 2 p.m. Monday from her Westport residence with Rev B F Danielson of Woolwich officiating. Bearers were Willis Colby Ellsworth Colby Sherwood Baker and Joseph Delano. Burial followed in Riverside cemetery Woolwich.

Sybil C. Colby Westport B. F. Danielson Woolwich Willis Colby Ellsworth Colby Sherwood Baker Joseph Delano Riverside Cemetery

Mrs Rhoda Perry Coombs Funeral Held

The funeral for Mrs Rhoda Perry Coombs was held Friday afternoon at 2 30 from Curtis Funeral Home with Rev Joseph O Purdue officiating. Bearers were Omar Perry Frank Lemont Frank Perry and Ernest Rogers. Burial in Oak Grove cemetery family lot.

Rhoda Perry Coombs Curtis Funeral Home Joseph O. Purdue Omar Perry Frank Lemont Frank Perry Ernest Rogers Oak Grove Cemetery

Thompson Family Visits Relatives in Bangor and Sunnyside Farm

Mr and Mrs Robert C Thompson and daughters Cynthia and Candace have been visiting Mrs Thompson’s parents Harold E Freeman at Sunnyside Farm. They are now guests of Mr Thompson’s parents Dr and Mrs John B Thompson in Bangor.

Robert C Thompson Cynthia Candace Mrs. Thompson Harold E Freeman Sunnyside Farm Mr. Thompson John B Thompson Bangor

Emilio D Gorgoza Dies in New York City

News arrives of the death of Emilio de Gogorza in New York City last week. Born 1876 in Brooklyn to Spanish parents, he spent ten years in Bath after marrying Mme Emma Eames. He helped Marcella Sembrich, led the Victor Talking Machine Co as first artistic director, and coached many singers later with the American Theatre Wing.

Emilio de Gogorza New York City de Gogorza Bath Mme Emma Eames North Street Warren E. Kershner Mme Gogorza Mme Eames Elmhurst

Widow Mary E. Willis Rites Held in Topsham

Mary E. Willis widow of Frank W. Willis and longtime Topsham resident died at home Sunday morning. She was born May 23, 1866 at Arrowsic, daughter of Alvin and Julia Oliver. Survived by son Harold W. Willis of Topsham, daughters Mrs. Ralph Starbird of Strong and Mrs. James Adams and Mrs. Ethel Willis, a granddaughter Mrs. Muriel A. Sanford of Boston, a niece and nephew. Funeral from Laws Funeral Home Brunswick Tuesday at 2 p.m. with Rev. Eugene Cram officiating. Burial in Riverview Cemetery, Topsham.

Mary E. Willis Frank W. Willis Topsham Arrowsic Alvin Julia Heald Oliver Harold W. Willis Ralph Starbird Strong James Adams Ethel Willis Muriel A. Sanford Boston Laws Funeral Home Brunswick Eugene Cram Riverview Cemetery

Mrs Sybil Colby 72 dies at Westport home

Mrs. Sybil C Colby 72 of Westport died Friday afternoon at her home. Born in Etna she was the daughter of Harry and Martha Smith. Survived by husband Ernest E Colby two sons Ellsworth Colby Westport Willis Colby Wiscasset three daughters Evelyn Delano Westport Etta Baker Woolwich Francena Cromwell Woolwich a brother Percy Tarr Passadumkeag a sister Ethel Davis Woolwich six grandchildren. Funeral Monday at two from the Westport home Rev Danielson Woolwich will officiate burial Riverside Cemetery Woolwich.

Sybil C. Colby Westport Etna Harry Martha Cookson Smith Ernest E. Colby Ellsworth Colby Willis Colby Wiscasset Evelyn Delano Etta Baker Woolwich Francena Cromwell Percy Tarr Passadumkeag Ethel Davis Danielison Riverside Cemetery

Luetta S. Horne Dies. Rites Held in Falmouth

Luetta Southard Horne, born August 28, 1856 in Wisconsin, died Sunday at Memorial Hospital. Funeral services were held Tuesday at noon from Curtis Funeral Home, with burial at Pine Grove Cemetery in Falmouth, Rev. Alfred H. Ives officiating.

Luetta Southard Horne Memorial Hospital Wiscasset William and Abbie Rhines Southard Curtis Funeral Home Pine Grove Falmouth Alfred H. Ives

Mary Hewey 88 Died at Niece's Home Funeral Held Tuesday

Miss Mary Hewey aged 88 longtime Lincoln Street resident died May 14 at her niece Mrs Edward Titcomb’s Sanford home where she had lived for several years. The funeral was held Tuesday.

Mary Hewey Lincoln Street Edward Titcomb Sanford

Service and committal at Oak Grove

At 1 p m a funeral service will be held in Sanford followed by a 4 p m committal at the Oak Grove graveyard.

Sanford Oak Grove

George E Emero 58 Bath oil businessman dies

George E Emero 58 of 642 Washington Bath longtime oil and gas dealer died Wednesday in Miles Memorial hospital Damariscotta after a Sunday admission He was born April 23 1891 in Eastport and lived in Bath about 40 years Surviving include widow Cenrfa Gaudette Emero son Donald J Emero three grandchildren and several relatives Funeral services are set for Friday at St Marys Catholic Church with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery Friends may greet at his home 642 Washington Street until then

George E. Emero Washington Street Emero Oil Company Water and Vine Streets Miles Memorial Hospital Damariscotta Mr. Emero Eastport Charles R. and Bessie Trott Emero Guy Emero Wakefield Mass Lillian Davis Utica N. Y Edwin Partridge Bath Donald J. Emero St. Mary's Catholic Church Oak Grove Cemetery

Mrs Mildred W Pottle Dies At 66 In Bath

Mrs Mildred W Pottle 66 wife of Horace Pottle died Monday at Memorial hospital Born in Turner she lived most of her life in Bath She is survived by husband two sons Patrolman Byron Clark and Frederick Chandler Bath a daughter Mrs Frances Johanson North Bath one brother Wallace Bradley Buckfield one sister Mrs Rose E Higgins Bath six grandchildren and one great grandson Funeral Thursday at two from Mayo funeral residence with Rev La forest E Hodgkins officiating Burial in Oak Grove family lot

Alfred Woods the LaChaises Linn Playce Florida Indian Point Sidney Dalrymple Brooklyn Mass Middle Dyke Farm Maureen Davis Yarmouth Academy Edwin Adams Auburn Murray Peterson South Bristol Roland Petersons Harold J. Brown Portland Lincoln Walton Mr. Shattuck Mt. Vernon Addie Moulton Five Islands Capt. Shaw Moulton Montreal Roy Moulton Edward Clary Peterson Grace Fullerton North Bath J. Willebeek LeMair Hague Netherlands New York Robinhood Ralph Davis Malden Island Russell Pinkham William Todd Bath Marjorie Rockwell Cressey Cottage Clarina Michelson Hugh Rockwell Lillian Morse Waltham Aubrey Fullerton Brian Terry Grand Bend Ont Victor Hagan West Roland Peterson Vassalboro Oak Grove School Louisa Howard Bay Point Edward Wren Philo Calhoun Bridgeport Mildred W. Pottle Horace Pottle Memorial Hospital Turner Edwin Susan Chandler Bradley Mayo Laforest E. Hodgkins Central Congregational Church Oak Grove

Ida Ann Thurlow Dies At Home In Brunswick

Ida Ann Thurlow died at her home on Washington street this afternoon. She was born in Richmond on January 1, 1856, to John F and Deborah Farin Thurlow. Funeral services are Saturday at two in Curtis Funeral Home with Rev. Arvid Anderson officiating. Burial will be at New Meadow Cemetery in Brunswick.

Ida Ann Thurlow Washington Street Richmond John F Deborah Farin Thurlow Curtis Funeral Home Arvid Anderson New Meadow Brunswick

Mass for G A Milliken Held at St Marys Church

A requiem mass for George A. Milliken was sung Friday morning at 8 at St Marys Roman Catholic Church by Rev Father Timothy C Maney. Bearers were Harry Comeau Edward Lee Louis Pooler and John Mulcahy Jr Burial followed in the family lot at St Francis DeSales cemetery Waterville.

George A. Milliken St. Mary’s Timothy C. Maney Harry Comeau Edward Lee Louis Pooler John Mulcahy, Jr St. Francis DeSales Cemetery Waterville

Luetta S. Horne Funeral Services Held

Funeral services for Luetta Southard Horne were held Tuesday at noon at Curtis Funeral Home with Rev. Alfred Ives officiating. Burial followed in Pine Grove Cemetery in Falmouth.

Mrs Cummings and Mrs Nichols Return From Worcester Rug Exhibit

Mrs William Cummings of Le Mon Street and Mrs Vincent Nichols of Middle Street returned Tuesday from Worcester Massachusetts where they attended the rug exhibit hosted by Mrs Pearl McGown.

William Cummings Lemon Street Vincent Nichols Middle Street Worcester Mass Pearl McGown That City

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William Berry Machias Paul Madore Irving Hodgdon Maine General Hospital Dana Hopkins Richard Swift Carrie Haskell Mary Taylor G. C. Marriner Merrymeeting Grange Hall Marriner James Meserve Lawrence Kimball Miami Beach Fla Ray Sedgley Nellie Thomas Lewiston Edith Furbish Central Maine General Hospital James Lake Auburn Alice Dyer Ouise Oakes Maine Central Development Commission Sunrise Cy Club Forty Georgetown John D. Williams Fish and Game Society Mr. Pinkham E. E. Pinkham Ernest Quimby Malden William Rowe Mr. Quimby Quincy Wales Walden Island Edda Needham Arthur Marr Parker Start Start Warner Curtis Barter Mareena Butts Newton Mass Melvin Comeau Maria Estelle Comeau Comeau D. W. Staffeld Rochester Arthur Nelson Davis Miss Thompson Joseph Rowe Branwell Harford Russell Harford Russell, Jr William Farr Orville F Rowe Edith L. Davis Knights Columbus Mrs. Colby Bridgs Marius H. Page Emilio D’gogorza Luetta S. Horne George FE. Emero G. A. Milliken Luetta Southard Alfred Ives Fred S. Curtis & CO
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