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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1943

Page

5

Community notices and events in Richmond area

Diverse local items include speakers at Seventh Day Adventist and Baptist churches, Enterprise Grange degree conferrals, a Methodist supper, a Star Club sale at Masonic Hall, and support activities by the Daughters of Union Veterans. Local jurors named for Sagadahoc Superior court and Y F activities noted along with service member travels and returns.

M. E. Olsen The Home Study Institute Tacoma Park Washington D. C Seventh Day Adventist Church Enterprise Grange Methodist Church Methodist C. B. Whitwell Baptist Church Church of the Nazarene Star Club Masonic Hall Raymond Libby Frank Beedle Leon Dunklee Harry Sykes George Wren Harry Curran Solon Purinton Laurence Bond David Ames Albert Haynes Ruie Curtis Courtney Hinkley Edwin Pratt Louise Shepard Donald Little Nathaniel Gilpatrick Sadie Wood Amy Bradley Daughters of Union Veterans of the George Volz Volz Elizabeth Haynes Elwood Moulton Camp Breckenridge Maine Moulton Pittston Lewiston Gardiner South Gardiner Irving L. Lewis Seaman Charles Lewis Newport R. I Portsmouth

Sacred Heart Circle entertains with cards

Sacred Heart Circle of Daughters of Isabella held a social in Knights of Columbus hall on Water street Tuesday evening. The committee was led by Miss Sophie McPherson with Mrs Nora McLaughlin and others. Prizes went to Nora McLaughlin in contract, Katherine Burgess in auction, and Helen Moses in whist. Refreshments followed. Hon Rupert H Baxter plans a Pacific Coast trip with Mrs Baxter, visiting several cities and Bremerton to see Rear Admiral Claude S Gillette.

Sacred Heart Circle Daughters of Isabella Knights of Columbus Hall Water Street Sophie McPherson Nora McLaughlin Beatrice Thebeau Evelyn McDougall Hannah Curran Katherine Reardon Adeline McPhee Sadie Sarkis Regina Roy Agnes Wright Katherine Burgess Helen Moses Rupert H. Baxter Pacific Coast San Francisco Portland Tacoma Seattle

Plans Forming for Big Memorial Day Parade

Memorial Day parade plans advance with expectations of a large turnout. A Naval contingent from Bath Iron Works will join, St Cecile Band Lewiston to play in place of Boothbay Band, and Army Camp troops may march. Girl Scouts invited, Boy Scouts to appear, drum major Edwin Emmons to debut a new costume, with a general committee meeting at G A R hall Sunday at 5 PM.

Hitchcock Bath Iron Works St. Cecile Band Lewiston Boothbay Clarence Warner Ernest Edgar Kateon Girl Scouts Boy Scouts Edwin &. Emmons Bath G. A. R. Hall

Canning Center Plans Made by Zone Leaders

Zone leaders in Bath discussed establishing a city canning center with a paid instructor to aid women in preserving vegetables and fruits from victory gardens. The project requires volunteers to work eight hours or more from mid July to September 1, with May 26 deadline for interest to ensure center location.

City Hall Bath

Promotion News for Lieut Comdr W Richard Stewart

Mrs Edward LeMoine of North street received a letter from her father Captain W Richard Stewart USMCaju, stating his promotion to Lieut Comdr. He served in World War I with the marines and later worked as a pilot for a Boston firm until World War II. Stewart resides in Wakefield Massachusetts and is a frequent guest in his daughter's home.

Edward LeMoine North Street W. Richard Stewart U. S. Merchant Marine Boston Conradr. Stewart Wakefield Mass

Local Notes From Georgetown Working League and Town News

Georgetown notes report a Tuesday meeting of the Working League at Miss Dorothy Stuart's home with Miss Belle Heald as hostess. Upcoming May 25 meeting at Mrs. Earl Hagan’s home. Also reports Capt. Maynard Files a prisoner in Italy and her husband missing in action since March 29 in North Africa. Parish vote hires Rev. J A Beyea with Five Island church. school spelling awards. county republican committee treasurer appointment. jurors drawn for June term. Weather remarks include freezing temps, fog, heat, and a storm. local farming and garden notes. Personal items list visitors, neighbors, and town residents with brief movements and travel. A new flag is up at the town hall. Edward Rowe and family visited from Boston.

Working League Dorothy Stuart Belle Heald Earl Hagan Philip Stebbing Red Cross Capt Maynard Files Italy War Department First Baptist Church J. A. Beyea Garland Five Island Church Center School Joan Hagan Faylene Rowe Arthur Laskey Clayton Stevens George Powers Seward Emmons Sagadahoc County Republican Committee C. B. Randall Bowdeinham William Todd Joseph Higgins Traverse Jury Clayton Heald Alvah Reynolds John Williams Walter Powers John Olson Portland Ruby MacMahan Perley Hodgdon Hodgdon Woolwich Miss MacMahan Edith Powers William Bonyon Westport Adolph Spear Benjamin Riggs Russell Barlow Robinhood Carroll Powers Philo Calhoun Bridgeport Edward Wren George Laskey Eastport Adeline Ellingwood Frank Boyd Barre Hillsboro N. H Wendall Heal Joanne Brackett Bath Ernest Heal Mae Hagan Blanche Westall Lewiston Edwin Adams Frank King Albert Humphrey Henry Tarbox Carlton Brown Lawrence Toothaker Brown Hunter Laskey New Hampshire Town Hall

Maine Egg Laying Test Honors Double For Jordan Farm

Jordan's Poultry Farm of Lisbon won two top titles in the Maine Egg Laying Test at Monmouth with Rhode Island Red entries. The Maine Farm posted 197 eggs and 210.05 points. its high Maine pen reached 2,205 eggs and 2,324 points. G B Treadwell of Spencer Mass owns the Rhode Island Red pen that led the nation on April 1 with 2,033 eggs and 2,146 points.

Jordan Lisbon Maine Monmouth Rhode Island State of Maine G. B. Treadwell Spencer, Mass

Policemen Hold Sixth Annual Ball at State Armory

Cliff Leeman's Orchestra played from eight to midnight as about 400 attendees filled the State Armory for the Sixth Annual Policemen's Ball. Committee chair Ellery M. Doyle says over $1500 will be raised for new uniforms and a uniform fund while the grand march featured sixteen abreast. City Marshal Percy W. Kingsbury attended on weekend leave as officers and ladies mingled with American Legion and police patrols safeguarding the event.

State Armory Cliff Leeman Ellery M. Doyle Percy W. Kingsbury American Legion

Obituary Mrs Edna Thompson of Bath

Mrs Edna Thompson wife of John Thompson of Hyde Park Terrace died at home 57 Drayton road Tuesday morning after a three to four year illness. Born in Bancroft 56 years ago she moved to Bath two years ago. Survived by husband one daughter Mrs Wilder Irish one granddaughter Miss Martha Jane Irish one grandson Clarence Irish and several nieces and nephews. Funeral from Lyon Funeral Home Bancroft Thursday at two with burial in Bancroft cemetery.

Edna Thompson John Thompson Hyde Park Terrace Drayton Road Bancroft John Quimby Thompson Bath Wilder Irish Martha Jane Irish Clarence Irish Leon Trafton Milo Fitzpatrick Lauriston Estabrook Alvin Fitzpatrick Danforth Lydia Camp Freeport Lyon Funeral Home Bancroft Cemetery

Mrs Kershner Funeral Honors Local Resident

Funeral services were held for Mrs Ethel E Kershner wife of Dr Warren E Kershner at her Green street home with Rev Joseph O Purdue officiating. Bearers included Malcolm Doble Harold DeLong and local doctors. Burial followed at Oak Grove cemetery. A separate note reports a Wentow event a stork shower for Mrs John Atwood of South Portland with gifts and refreshments.

Ethel E. Kershner Warren E. Kershner Green Street Joseph O. Purdue Winter Street Kershner Malcolm Doble Harold DeLong Herbert T. Caverly E. M. Fuller Oak Grove Cemetery Reginald Sauciers Washington Street John Atwood South Portland Helen Reynolds Jackie Thomas F Reynolds Kerwin Upper Washington Street Atwood Albert Robinson Parks Grindell John Wakefield Otis Smith Lester Reynolds Earle Brown Clinton Child Kerwin Butcher

Five Islands Library Auxiliary Meets at Hall

A Five Islands library auxiliary meeting is set for Thursday May 27 at 2 PM in the Library hall to complete year end tasks and collect dues. The report notes social and church activity, with Rev Charles H Berry of Bath delivering service and local residents attending and visiting.

Charles H. Berry Bath Wilson Moore Five Islands Lara Gray Edith Marr Maynard Thibodeau Seguinland

Death of Harvey R Barlow in East Boothbay

Harvey Robert Barlow, 29, died from injuries after a fall at Rice Bros shipyard where he worked as carpenter and painter. Born in Parker Head May 29, 1905, he was a brother-in law to Fred Osgood of Bedford Street and survived by his wife Vilda and son Robert W. Barlow along with two sisters and five brothers. Funeral services set for Friday at two in the afternoon.

Fred Osgood Bedford Street East Boothbay Harvey Robert Barlow Osgood Rice Bros Mr. Barlow Parker Head Harvey R. Barlow Barlow Boothbay Bay View Lodge of Masons Crescent Chapter O B.S Vilda Osgood Robert W. Barlow Philip Bradbury Brownfield George Smith Mt. Desert Carlton Clinton Barlow Albert Southwest Harbor Preston Everett, Mass Everett Barlow

Osborne couple moves family to Old Orchard Beach

Goon, daughter Norma and sons Elwood Stanley and David who lived in Osborne since marriage have moved to Old Orchard Beach to reside. Mr Magoon works at the New England Shipbuilding Corp in South Portland. Mrs Magoon is daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry T Leeman of Somerset Place.

Goon Norma Elwood Stanley David Osborne Old Orchard Beach Magoon New England Shipbuilding Corp South Portland Henry T. B Leeman Somerset Place

Archery interest and local market news in Bath area

In Harold Troop's store shoppers eye archery gear amid rising demand and local clubs host exhibitions. The Bath market sees asparagus arriving, ice deliveries limiting due to driver shortages, and more rural hen houses popping up while Browntail moths loom.

South End man pleads not guilty. found guilty in assault case

A South End man was found guilty of assault and battery in Municipal court. He was fined $10 and costs $11.92 or 30 days in Augusta Jail, but the sentence was suspended and six months probation given. The case was appealed to the June term of Superior court.

South End Gardiner R. Deering Augusta Superior Court Edward W. Bridgham

Dr Bates Funeral Held for Ings at Curtis Funeral Home

Funeral services for Ings were conducted Tuesday at 2 p.m. from Curtis Funeral Home on Washington Street with Rev. Joseph O. Purdue officiating. Knights of Pythias members William Shea Harry Williams Harry Watson and Delmar House served as bearers. Burial followed in Oak Grove Cemetery family plot.

Ings Curtis Funeral Home Washington Street Joseph O. Purdue William Shea Harry Williams Harry Watson Delmar House Knights of Pythias Dr. Bates Oak Grove Cemetery

Almon R. Perry Dies at 67 in Maine Eye and Ear Infirmary

Almon R. Perry, 67, died Friday at the Maine Eye and Ear Infirmary in Portland after a brief illness. He was a Bath Iron Works foreman and head of the tinshop, active in shipyard labor and local clubs, survived by a daughter, two brothers, a sister, and a grandson. Funeral services were held Monday at Curtis Funeral Home.

Almon R. Perry Maine Eye and Ear Infirmary Portland Mr. Perry Winneganee Phippsburg Thomas L Nancy (Webber) Perry William Alden Perry Bath Iron Works Portsmouth Navy Yard William S. Newell Bath Iron Works Corporation Perry Polar Star Ledge of Masons Winnegance

Death of Celia Ann Foote Wife of Harry Foote

Celia Ann Foote died at home on Summer Street after a lingering illness. She was born in the city to Thomas and Sarah McFadden and leaves husband Harry Foote a daughter Mrs A J Capadonna of Bloomfield NJ a niece Miss Ruby Hutchinson and a grand niece Mrs Thomas North. Funeral from the Water residence Thursday at 2 pm with Rev George W Scudder conducting. Burial in Oak Grove.

Celia Ann Foote Harry Foote Summer Street Thomas and Sarah (Parshley) McFadden Washington Wate Oak Grove Foote George W Scudder

Mrs. Ethel E. Kershner dies after long illness

Ethel Estelle Kershner wife of Dr Warren E. Kershner of this city died Monday night at her home on Green Street after a long illness. She was born September 25, 1880 in Farmington a daughter of Josiah and Ella Butler. She taught school after graduation and moved to Bath 30 years ago with her husband. She was active in Winter Street Congregational Church and led the Ladies Aid, and belonged to Rotary Anns.

Ethel Estelle Kershner Warren E. Kershner Green Street Kershner Farmington Josiah Ella (Judkins) Butler Coburn Classical Institute Castine Normal School Bath Winter Street

Memorial Service Notices Addressee at Green Street

A brief notice states the deceased will be honored with a service Wednesday at 2 PM from the late residence at 57 Green Street. Health prevented attendance prior to this arrangement.

Dr Herbert A Bates Dies After 50 Years Practice

Dr Herbert A Bates a longtime dentist in the city died at Memorial Hospital at age 88 after a long career begun over 50 years ago. Born in Oakland he practiced on Center street and Front street before retiring to East Brunswick. He held a Knights of Pythias life membership and is survived by his daughter Mrs Frank B Newdick. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Curtis Funeral Home.

Herbert A. Bates Memorial Hospital Oakland George Bates Center Street Joseph Charles Footer & Sons Central Maine Power Co Front Street Charles F. Rush Harding's East Brunswick Acadia Lodge Knights of Pythias Frank B. Newdick Curtis Funeral Home Washington Street

Miss Jessie Kelly of Phippsburg Remembered

The town mourns the sudden death of Miss Jessie Kelly a longtime teacher after returning from Sagadahoc Ferry with her brother John. Born in Phippsburg she taught at Gorham Normal and served in Phippsburg Woolwich Arrowsic and Georgetown. She is survived by sister Mrs Henry Carlton brother John Kelly and niece Eleanor Carlton. Funeral services were held Friday at Curtis Funeral Home and burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery.

Phippsburg Jessie Kelly Miss Kelly Brother John Sagadahoc Ferry Henry Carlton Kelly Dennis Abbie Sylvester) Kelly Gorham Normal School Woolwich Arrowsic Georgetown John Kelly Eleanor Carlton Curtis Funeral Home Washington Street Oak Grove Cemetery David L. Wilson

Mrs Helen B Totman 93 Widow of Elisha Totman

Mrs Helen B Totman 93 widow of Elisha L Totman of Phippsburg died Saturday evening at Bath Memorial Hospital She was born in Rockport a daughter of James and Berthana Bucklin Wallace She is survived by five sons Arthur L Walter F Charles E Henry F Thomas L and daughter Nellie F Cook plus grandchildren and nieces The funeral was Tuesday at two from Arthur F Mayo Funeral Residence 819 High Street

Helen B. Totman Elisha L. Totman Phippsburg Bath Memorial Hospital Rockport James A Berthana Bucklin Wallace Arthur L. Totman Walter F. Totman Winnegance Charles E. Totman Berwick Henry F. Totman Grantwood Thomas L. Totman York Beach Nellie F

Perry Funeral Held for Almon R. Perry

Funeral services were held Monday at 2 pm for Almon R. Perry at a local church with Rev. Dr. David L. Wilson officiating. Floral tributes and large attendance from co workers and friends reflected Perry's high esteem. Bearers included Charles E. Hewitt Jr Reuben Purington Edwin Powers Leonard Gowell Albert Goss and Hobart Ames. Burial followed in the Perry family lot at Fairview Cemetery Winnegance.

Almon R. Perry Curtis Funeral Home Washington Street David L. Wilson Central Congregational Church Perry Charles E. Hewitt Reuben Purington Edwin Powers Leonard Gowell Albert Goss Hobart Ames Fairview Cemetery Winnegance

Committal Service Held for Mass Frostina Marston

Committal services for Mass Frostina Marston were held at the family lot in Oak Grove Cemetery Saturday afternoon at 2 30. Rev Joseph O Pur due of Winter Street Congregational Church officiated.

Frostina Marston Oak Grove Cemetery Pan Joseph O. Purdue Winter Street

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