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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1937

Page

8

Evergreen Cemetery Association elects officers in Richmond

A Monday meeting at Mrs. Mary P. Reed home elected Charles Alexander Charles Day Earl Frost Marion Wade Mary B Stewart and Joseph Randlette as directors. Officers chosen: George Shaw president Marion Wade secretary Joseph W Randlete treasurer Earl Frost Mary B Stewart and Joseph W Randlette trustees. Mrs. Mary B Stewart auditor. Memorial Day plans and local visits noted amid frequent community updates.

Evergreen Cemetery Association Mary P. Reed Charles Alexander Charles Day Earl Frost Marion Wade Mary B. Stewart Joseph Randlette George Shaw Joseph W. Randlete Joseph W. Randlette Joseph Costello Mary B Alberta Pinkham George McMaster William Williams Portland Edith Knight Bangor Alvena Knight Bertha Beatrice Parker Esther Parker Linwood Grindle Fort McKinley Walter Brown Oakland Brown Margaret B. Peabody Rebekah Assembly of Maine Rebekahs Maine Ruby Glesser International Association of Rebekah Assemblies Saskatchewan Columbia Hotel Frvehall Ivy Rebekah Lodge Rebekah William Haines Richmond Bowdoinham George Trefry Humphrey Brunswick Road Clifford Gray Bertha Overlook Doris Patten Franconia Overlook Augusta Cora Conley George Gibbs Haines Landing A. C. Steegar Church Street F. S. Stevens Pleasant Pond A. B. Kelley East Gardner Mass Ridge Road Walter Barnes Bar Harbor

Murray Club Lobster Salad Supper and Bridge Prizes

The Murray club of the First Universalist church hosted a lobster salad supper in the vestry Monday evening. Bridge games followed with Mrs. Edward J. Lee and Mrs. James E. McLaughlin winning first and second in contract, while Mrs. Clifford B. Smith and Mrs. Paul L. Boudreau were first and second in auction. The supper committee included Mrs. Augustus Percy as chairman and other club officers and members, with Mrs. George H. Jacobs in charge of the dining room and a large team handling assistants and table reservations.

Fred R. E. Dean Fred D. Hill

Junior Garden Club Members Receive Plants

Fifteen Cosmopolitan Junior Garden club members met after school in club rooms. Leader Marjorie Cushing welcomed Lorraine Hamlin back from illness. June 7 meeting leaders will be Lillian Johansen Marjorie Chase and a third assistant. Ten plants raised by Mrs. William Skelton were distributed.

Cosmopolitan Junior Garden Club Marjorie Cushing Lorraine Hamlin Lillian Johansen Marjorie Chase William Skelton Mother Garden Club Morse High School Mary Campbell Frank A. Hodgdon Granville M. Colby

Funeral Held for Mrs Martha P Small Widow of Ex Mayor

The funeral for Mrs Martha P Small widow of ex Mayor Frank A Small drew a large Tuesday afternoon crowd at her home 994 Washington Street. Christian Science service led by Roland J Sawyer of Brunswick followed by burial at Oak Grove. Out of town mourners included Dr and Mrs Woodbury F Nichols Brookline Mass Mrs Angus McLeod and Mrs Harold Cameron West Somerville Mass Mrs Herbert L Nichols East Livermore Mr and Mrs Thomas I Nichols and Mr and Mrs Willard Lebroke Skowhegan.

Martha P. Small Frank A Small Washington Street Roland J. Sawyer Brunswick Christian Science Service Charles Andrews John McInnes Edmund A Rothwell Roger D. Skillings Oak Grove Woodbury F. Nichols Brookline Mass Angus McLeod Harold Cameron West Somerville Herbert L. Nichols East Livermore Thomas I Nichols Willard Lebroke Skowhegan

Mrs Julia Cunningham Funeral Held at Home

The funeral of Mrs Julia B Cunningham widow of Granville Cunningham of Wiscasset was held Tuesday afternoon at two in the home of her C Stevens 9 Cobb road where she had resided for the past ten years Rev Charles M Tubbs rector of Grace Episcopal church officiated. Bearers were Ernest Getchell Newman Getchell both of Montsweag Waldron Troop of Bath grandsons and Carlton Lewis of Wiscasset a nephew burial was in Oak Grove cemetery.

Julia B. Cunningham Granville Cunningsham Wiscasset C. Stevens Cobb Road Ate Charles M Tubbs Grace Episcopal Church Ernest Getchell Newman Getchell Montsweag Waldron Troop Bath Carlton Lewis Oak Grove Cemetery

Georgetown Weekend Local Notes and Obituary

Georgetown and West Georgetown residents shared weekend visits and cottage life at Bay Point and Kennebec Point. Obituary notes record the funeral of Mrs Abbie F Reynolds, aged 74, with a large out‑of‑town attendance and burial at Oak cemetery Georgetown.

Engaged pair announced at Rockland home party

In Rockland Wednes day night a party at Mr and Mrs W W Gregorys marked the engagement of their daughter Edna Ne Gregory to Howard E Rollins. Edna, a Rockland High School and Faelten Pianoforte School graduate, is a pianist and teacher active in Rubinstein and Methesede Club circles. Rollins, son of Mr and Mrs Myron Rollins, is an electrician employed in Camden and also a Rockland High School alumnus.

W. W. Gregory Center Street Rockland

Lotteries Funded Roads in Rockingham Virginia

In the mid nineteenth century Rockingham County Virginia financed roads and bridges through lottery ticket sales. The era linked public works to lottery revenue, shaping local infrastructure development and governmental financing practices.

Rockingham County

Morse High Glee Club Delivers Fine Friday Program

Morse High School assemblies featured the Glee Club directed by Miss Cecile Veilleux with help from Miss Esther H Drummond and Miss Mary Bates. The extensive program included solos, duets, group songs, and instrumental pieces by students and faculty, receiving enthusiastic praise from attendees.

Morse High Glee Club Morse High School Cecile Veilleux Esther H. Drummond Mary Bates Glee Club Miss Drummond Glenn H. Easton, Jr Merton E. Sprague Winter Street Chapel John E. Madden Katherine Conley Vrilleux Jane W. Stevens Lak Rose Rose of Rose of Tralee MHS Blue Hawai Priscilla Bryant Bates Fred Hoffman Bart Morrison George Arsenault John EB. Madden Dorothy Bourque Ruth "Hynes Virginia C. Jewett Mary McClure Kathaleen Pepper Ruth Pratt Patricia Sewall Dorothy H. Wing Miss Bates Beautiful Lady Katherine Contey

Executive Board Maine Garden Clubs Meets

The Maine Federation of Garden Clubs held a Friday meeting at the Cosmopolitan Club house with 40 attendees 26 from out of town. Officers included Mrs Fred S Woods Portland president and Mrs Harrie B Coe Portland secretary. Plans were discussed for the June 28 29 annual meeting in Rangeley and a luncheon was hosted by the Cosmopolitan Garden Club with decorations by Roscoe P McFadden and Ann Gearing.

Maine Federation of Garden Clubs Cosmopolitan Club Fred 5. Woods Portland Elizabeth Fox Gorham Harrie B. Coe Ranceley Cosmopolitan Garden Club Roscoe P. McFadden Frank A Hodgdon Cosmopolitan Sumner Sewall McFadden Ann Gearing Woods

Obituary of Julia Blian Cunningham 93 in Wiscasset

Julia Blian Cunningham age 93 widow of Granville Cunningham died Sunday night at her daughter Mrs. Herbert C. Stevens home at 9 Cobb road where she had lived ten years in Wiscasset. Born in Woolwich on March 25, 1844 to David and Abbie Bailey she is survived by her daughter and a son Raymond Cunningham of Bath.

Arthur Lovejoy Malden Mass Laura Stilphen Olive Portland Annie Call Ohio Victoria Call Center Street Edward Merrill Wren Nursing Home Merrill Josephine James Frank Bishop Charles Rogers Gardiner Kenneth Bartlett Donald, David and Dana Gertrude Baker Russell Ring Julia Blian Cunningham Granville Cunningham Wiscasset Herbert C. Stevens Cobb Road Mrs. Cunningham Woolwich David and Abbie White) Bailey Raymond Cunningham Bath

Funeral notice for Mrs Abbie F Rey at Mayo residence

The funeral for Mrs Abbie F Rey was held at the Mayo residence on High street at ten in the morning. Rev Jesse Kenderdine of Beacon Street church conducted the services and bearers included Henry Reynolds Ralph Reynolds Alvah Reynolds and Henry Noyes. Burial followed at Oak Cemetery Georgetown.

Elliot Noble Melrose Mass West Georgetown Edward Wren Bath Eleanor Cunningham Morse High School Melvin Cunningham Seward E. Fmmons First Selectman Joseph F. Higgins Harold F. Hunt Brunswick Elizabeth Hunt William A. Todd Frank Leclair Auburn Bay Point Sherman Campbell Seguinland Mary Campbell Herman Spinney Frank Wren Medford Kennebec Point Rose Phillips Cambridge Miss Higgins Gray Schoepher Five Islands Church Albert Coombs Bowdoin College N. F Maud Thayer Westbrook Seminary John Gordon Sagadahoc Bay Anne L. Read Anselm Lawriet Gilbert Gunnell Waltham Thomas Williams George Smith Lexington Sagadahoe Bay Five Islands Edgar Warren Gus Collins Woolwich Waldo Brown Abbie F. Reynolds Mayo High Street Jesse Kenderdine Beacon Street Ralph M Henry M Alvah Reynolds Henry R. Noyes Reynolds Oak Cemetery Georgetown Abbie F. Rey Hotas Ot” Geoelttowt Thor Place Arthur F Mayo Henry Reynolds Ralph Reynolds Henry Noyes

Sudden Death Shocks Five Islands Community

James I. MacMahan died suddenly on Monday after a brief stay at Five Islands with his wife. Funeral was held in Bath, interment at Five Islands cemetery. Many friends extend sympathy to Mrs. MacMahan and family as neighbors, relatives, and local residents share condolences and memories.

James I. MacMahan Friends of Boston White Cottage First Baptist Church of Bath Walter Schoepfer Wakefield Legard Paquet Victor Paquet Hallowell Walter Moore Moore Walter Cunningham Georgetown Ambrose Thibodeau Grange Circle J G. Stevens Addie Moulton Bath Orville Rowe Clyde Dorr Rowe Dorr Ranger Walter Thomas Lowell Mass Malden Island Maynard Hinckley Joyce Martha Gardiner Howard Chase Howard Freeport Chase Maurice Pinkham P. D. Wilkins Lewiston Sedgemere Road Russell Pinkham Kittery Ellsworth Pinkham Percy Allen Oakland Earl MacMahan Ida Hinckley Christine Carey Marion Stevens South Danville N. H Joseph G. Stevens Fred M. Reid Melvin Beerwort G. O Prew McDonald Portland Addie Mouton Walker W. GC. Allen Rye MacMahian Island J. C. Stevens

Westport and Bath Visitors Share Weekend News

Westport residents report visits with families in Bath and surrounding towns including Arete Cunningham and Mr and Mrs W H Fowle. Fragrant events include a birth at the Cromwell home and various calls on friends with multiple family members listed.

Mrs Martha P Small dies after illness in Bath Maine

Widow of Frank A Small twice mayor and Percy Small director passes Saturday night at 994 Washington Street after three months of illness. Born in Bath to Thomas L Nichols and Marietta Donnell Nichols she lived in Bath all her life. Survived by two sons Joseph T Small and Donald N Small sister Mildred G Nichols and brother Dr Woodbury F Nichols. Funeral held Friday at Amesbury and White funeral home Gardiner.

Martha P. Small Frank A. Small Percy & Small Washington Street Bath Thomas L Marietta Donnell Nichols Emma Small Old Ladies Home Patten Free Library Popham Beach Saganahoc Richmond Woolwich John Mary J. (Peevey) Baker Randolph M. E

Thomas A Tracey 64 Bath ironsmith dies after illness

Thomas A Tracey age 64 longtime Bath Iron Works employee dies of heart trouble after a six week illness in Bath Memorial Hospital. Born in Goole England he lived in Bath over 50 years at 86 Russell Street. Survived by two sons Andrew J Tracey of California and Thomas Tracey of Bath two daughters Mrs Kenneth Percival of Bath and Mrs Philip Gormley of South Portland one brother John Tracey of Kittery three sisters Mrs Richard Neagle Catherine Trace and Nellie Tracey six grandchildren.

Thomas A Tracey Bath Iron Works Corp Bath Memorial Hospital Mr. Tracey Goole Yorkshire England Michael J Ann Tracey Bath Russell Street Mars FE Lundrigan Edward Lundrigan Andrew J Southcote Cali Thomas Traces Kenneth Percival Philip Gormley South Portland John Tracey Kittery Richard Neagle Catherine Trace Boston Nellie Tracey

Jonathan S. Baker Dies in Randolph Residence of Son

Jonathan S. Baker, 77, a Woolwich native, died Wednesday of last week at his son Charles F. E. Baker’s home on F Street in Randolph. He had resided in Randolph for six years.

Woolwich Randolph Jonathan S. Baker Charles FE. Baker F Street

Mrs Abbie F Reynolds dies at 74 in Bath Memorial Hospital

Mrs Abbie F Reynolds 74 widow of Eugene Reynolds of Georgetown died early Saturday in Bath Memorial hospital. She was born in Jefferson daughter of Cyrus and Fannie Noyes and belonged to the Robinhood Methodist church. Surviving are three sons Ralph M Woolwich Henry M and Alvah C Reynolds of Georgetown a half sister Mrs Mildred Thomas of Fairfield a half brother Henry R Noyes of Jefferson three grandchildren nephews and nieces.

Abbie F. Reynolds Eugene Reynolds Georgetown Bath Memorial Hospital Reynolds Jefferson Cyrus Fannie Noyes Robinhood Ralph M Woolwich Henry M Alvah C. Reynolds Mildred Thomas Fairfield Henry R. Noyes

Funeral for Bath Merchant Herbert Hodgkins Held

The funeral for Herbert Hodgkins, a veteran Bath merchant forced to retire 17 years ago due to ill health, was held Friday afternoon at two at his home 60 Lemont Street. Rev. Joseph O. Purdue of Winter Street Church officiated. Honorary pallbearers were Edwin W. Haggett Charles C. Low Harry E Peterson Owen E. Rogers and Herbert Simpson. Active pallbearers were David Henderson James Lemont Wallace Mac Donald and Leland Plummer. Burial took place at Maple Grove Cemetery.

Herbert Hodgkins Bath Lemont Street Joseph O. Purdue Winter Street Edwin W. Haggett Charles C. Low Harry Eeterson Owen E. Rogers Herbert Simpson David Henderson James Lemont Wallace MacDonald Leland Plummer Maple Grove

Mrs Warner's Funeral Held At Home in Oak Grove

The funeral for Mary E. Warner wife of Daniel H. Warner was held Thursday afternoon at two at her house 221 Middle street. Rev George B Wolstenholme of People's Baptist church officiated. T W Hyde Auxiliary and Sons of Union Veterans attended in a body. Four sons Clarence John Harry and Maurice Warner served as bearers. Burial was in Oak Grove cemetery.

Mary E. Warner Daniel H. Warner Middle Street George B. Wolstenholme People's Baptist Church T. W. Hyde Sons of Union Veterans Walther Bearer Clarence John Harry Maurice Warner Oak Grove Cemetery

Mrs Aerton's Funeral At Home On Bedford Street

Funeral service for Sarah W. Aderton wife of Chester C. Aderton held Friday afternoon at two at 62 Bedford Street. Rev George B. Wolstenholme officiated. Bearers were Elmer Higgins Roscoe Higgins George C. Quicksall Chester Totman. Burial in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Sarah W Chester C. Aderton Bedford Street George B. Wolstenholme Peoples Baptist Church Elmer Higgins Roscoe P. Higgins George C. Quicksall Chester Totman Oak Grove

Sarkis Funeral Held at St Marys Church

The funeral for George B. Sarkis of 745 Middle Street was conducted Thursday at eight in St Marys Church with Rev. David P Surette presiding. Bearers were Joseph Attayva, George Attaya, Samuel Attaya, and David Y. Alkazin. Burial followed at Calvary Cemetery.

George B. Sarkis Middle Street St. Mary's Church David P Surette Requem Joseph Attayva George Attaya Samuel Attaya David Y. Alkazin Calvary Cemetery

Funeral for Thomas A Tracey at St Marys Church

The funeral for Thomas A Tracey of 86 Russell Street was held Monday at eight in St Marys Church with Rev David P Surrette officiating. Bearers included Thomas Malin, William Curran, Richard Frates, and James Herwood. interment followed in Oak cemetery.

Thomas A. Tracey Russell Street St. Mary’s Church David P. Surrette Thomas Malin William Curran Richard Frates James Herwood Oak Grove

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Edward Hall Cedar Grove Carlton and Russell, Jr Esther Gerald Witham Richard Merrill Joss Tristram Little Little New England Grain Co Mary B. Price Wallace N. Price Herbert Cole Winterport Maude Young Joseph Randlett Maine Water Utilities Association Pittsfield George Clarke Mary Webber G. C. Marriner Flora Shepard Harold Hopkins D. M. Humphreys & Co Sagadahock Block Bath, Me Murray Club Bridge Morse High Maine News Notes Elizabeth Easler Alexander Road Aroostook County Foster Seventh Day Adventist Church ELHS Perley S. Turner Gardner Maine Garden Clubs Cosmopolitan Club House Westport AL Fowle Arete Cunningham Wesley Guen Ethel Doris Higgins James Apl Fred Greeneat Colin Dunn Flower Mank Herbert Cromwell Maud Webber Margaret Webber Sundas Ernest Colby Eugene Cromwell Nequasset Frances Whitten Ellsworth Colby Stork Fred Batley Joseph Hodidon Wiscased Wessex Green Edward Cromwell Fred Greenleaf and Walter Frank Sanford Walter Greenleaf Ross Beaton Robert Greenleaf Davis Donald Bewall Mark Boothbay Harbor Mark W. Sewall Bath Savings Institution Angle Bath Iron Works Jonathan Ss. Baker Mrs. Aderton G. B. Sarkis Thomas A. Tracey Funeral Council Fred S. Curtis & CO Thomas R. Huston
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