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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1947

Page

8

Local Social Notes Highlight Weddings Showers and Lodges

Mrs. John Geard ardiner and the late vet Mar Trott attended a church ceremony at the Methodist church. A wedding shower followed for Elizabeth Harrington and Albert Hanson. Beulah Rebekah lodge, Eve Star lodge, Emerson Lane Post A L, and Richmond lodge A F and A M held meetings with officers installed and delegates chosen for a state convention. A birthday cake was served during a gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ia Sie.

John Geardardiner Mar Trott Capriotti Emerson Grammar School Iscasset Grammar’ School Sadie Elizabeth Harrington Albert Hanson Beulah Rebekah Lodge C.F Eve- Star Lodge Brunswick Ednane Noble’ Grand of Fidelity Rebekah Lodge Frances ‘White Bernice Terrell Emerson~Lane Post A. L Legion Hall Bowdoinham Emerson Lane Post Old Orchard Germaine Terrill Helen Foss Hazel Libby Bertha Curtis Marcia Baker Frances Seigars Richmond Lodge A.F A.M Aon Ia. Sie Hoaeeie Sas

Community Notes Highlight Local Visits and Visits

Augusta residents hosted a weekend of guests from Portlent and Cambridge with family gatherings at the Kennedy and Pullen households. Local students Esther Ring and Carlton Ring spent a University of Maine weekend, while new parents Valerie Ann greet a daughter born at Central Maine General. Funeral services for Frank L. Carver and Lester E. Morang were observed in town.

Spore Walter Tatoh Augusta Nae Royles Lincoln Arabe Harry Taylor Ee Ayer Berta Portlent Is.rey Mese Attleboro Frank Percents Gertrude Bake Pu H Cambridge Mass Nellie Thomas C. B. Kennedy Mrajorie Kennedy Gerard Bonneau Ae Hollis Kenneday Day Merle Kennedy Jack Chambers Esas Charles Kenned Euniceanne Richmond Harold Ha Donna Gail Slee West Bath Mabel Smith Esther Carlton Ring Lowell Savage U. of M Charles Rogers Newell North Pleasant Street Doris Pullen University of A Anne der Fundem Chester Bennett Yarmouth Ralph Brown Bennett Cora Conley Beulah Rebekah Lodge Conley Lodge Noble Laura ‘Whitney Boston Donald MacDonald Central Maine General Hospital Lewiston Valerie Ann Frank Preble Georgia Goodwin Skowhegan

Warbler sightings and local notes from West Georgetown

Local brief reports describe a yellow warbler seen in the area not at the tea room, activity at Middle Dyke farm with five newborn calves, and preparations for building for milk output by Wiscasset Lumber Co. A correction to a previous column clarifies vaccination guidance for pupils, with meetings and personal updates throughout the community including visits, travels, and home improvements.

Parker Moulton Moulton Joseph Higgins Middle Dyke Farm Sherman Wiscasset Lumber Co Lee Joseph F. Higgins Roy Newman Ty Honni Edward Pinson Richard Hohenberg New York City Robinhood Ralph Dunton Edward St. Martin Bath Walter McEl Seguinland Walter Cunningham Stanley Lewis Barbara Onset Mass George Lee Alonzo Thibodeau Florida Massachusetts Harry Heald Clayton Belle Heald Frank Heald Springvale Maude Trafton West Georgetown Clarence B. Hill Philo Calhoun Bridgeport

Morang Family Memorial in Manchester Burial

Rev Mark Trickland officiated at the service for Morang born 1873 to Peter and Nancy E Morang. He lived in Monch N H before moving to Man. Burial occurred in the Manchester family lot with relatives including Mrs Charles Douglas of Gardiner in attendance.

Monch N. H Mark Trickland Morang Peter Nancy E. Morang Man Raniaee Gould Manchester Frank Gilpatrick Charles Douglas of Gardiner

Local Notes Include Visits and Travel Across Maine

Paul of Bath and Mrs Jordan’s brother Haines visited the Campbell home. Miss Constance of Five Islands spent time with relatives in her old town. Carroll Powers travelled to Boothbay Harbor and Memorial Hospital to see Merton Webber who is seriously ill. Walter Thibodeau launched a boat with a new blue hood. A trip to the Eye and Ear in Portland occurred from Walter Powers’ home.

Paul Bath Campbell Mia Merton Webber Clarence White Popple Beach Walter Alonzo Thibodeau Walter Powers Eye Ear Portland

Tri County Rural Carriers Meet at North Whitefield

The Tri County Rural Mail Carriers met in North Whitefield to review the 1946 session. Officers were reelected and plans laid for the 1948 meeting and a State convention invitation at Presque Isle June 27-28.

Tri-County North Whitefield James Thornton Charles Plumstead Chester Wyllie Dana Reed Presque Isle H. P. Bond Jefferson M. J. Creamer Waldoboro W. H. Ketchum Bath Bond R. A. Mallett M. A. Bram Karl Hatch

Birthday Coffee Honors Mrs Nichols in Brunswick

Mrs. Frank B. Nichols of 1 North street was guest of honor at a Wednesday noon coffee hosted by her daughter Mrs. Paul K. Niven at 26 Longfellow avenue Brunswick. A group of Brunswick friends attended and flowers decorated the home as Mrs Nichols celebrated her birthday with hosts pouring were Mrs. Allen E Morrell Mrs Joseph Aldred Mrs Randolph Somee and Mrs Warren Ring.

Frank B. Nichols North Street Paul K. Niven Longfellow Avenue Brunswick Nichols Allen E. Morrell Joseph Aldred Randolph Somee Warren Ring

Edison Unveils First Electric Locomotive Model

In 1880 Thomas Edison built an early electric locomotive model, marking a milestone in railway propulsion experiments. The project demonstrated Edison’s push into electric power and transportation innovation during the late 19th century.

Thomas Edison

Community honor roll fund drive raises local donations

A local drive by the fire department collected contributions from numerous residents including Anna V. Lally Harriet Worrell Nina F E Seward W A Todd Frank Eustis Dr H iuorin Bowdoin Dr Krymple Normal ard Arthur E H Lewis E W and others. Volunteers cleared a plot opposite the fire station for the honor roll site and served sandwiches and coffee to workers afterward.

Anna V. Lally Harriet Worrell Nina F E. G. Seward W. A. Todd Frank Eustis Lewis E. W T’s Fire Department Yeas Way Good ‘Neighbor Club Georgetown P.T.A Library Hall Arthur Cochrane Good Neighbor Club Revere Audrey Pinkham Bay Point

Community notices and local crime report items

Coln Houdlette and Mrs Hall side with Crockers and sons at a gathering Monday evening. Officers elected include Rev Tom Akeley and William White of Gardiner. Friday the Junior Robbins and Lemarr named as winners. Roberta Iton and Nellie Knowlton praised. How Green Was My Valley shown. Harold Austin relatives visiting from California. Portland state school boys accused of stealing a Bowdoinham automobile and a Pittston store break-in headed here Thursday.

Coln Houdlette

Bath Uses Aerial Ladder To Free Weather Vane In Maine Station

Bath's new aerial ladder truck was used Monday afternoon at the Maine Central Railroad station to free the weather vane on the roof. Chief Richard Frates assisted after the vane mast would not swing. The truck hoisted a hammer and replica of a Bath built destroyer, a gift of William S. Newell, restoring movement to the vane whose ball bearing spindle had jammed.

Bath Maine Central Railroad Richard Frates William S. Newell

New 28-foot Truscott cabin cruiser on Kennebec

A shiny white 28-foot Truscott cabin cruiser, built in St. J Mich, arrived after a 1087 mile overland trip and made its maiden run from the Maine Central wharf on Monday. Harold P. Small owns the boat agency and shows a 26 footer plus a ready 24 foot model.

Truscott Harold P. Small Mr. Small St. J Mich Kennebec Maine Central

Reverend Tubbs Improves After Surgery visit notes

Personal notes report Rev. Charles M. Tubbs rector of Grace Episcopal church is convalescing at Memorial hospital and improving steadily. He is able to see visitors including Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Baker of Charleston West Virginia who spent Monday in Bath and West Bath visiting their daughter Mrs. Leon Belanger Jr. The Bakers plan a Portland stay with Mrs. Bakers parents Mr. and Mrs. Charles of Woodfords and will visit Col. George A. Baker and sisters Mrs. Charles E. Doten and Mrs. Whitman Mitchell before returning. Baker, a Bath native, is a contract plumber whose work has carried him coast to coast.

Charles M. Tubbs Grace Episcopal Church Memorial Hospital Ralph Baker Charleston W. Va Bath West Bath Leon Belanger, Jr Baker Portland

The Congo River Journey Through the Congo Basin

A fragmentary note describes the Congo River and its surrounding basin. It hints at exploration and study of the river system, its geography, and the role it plays in trade and regional life. The text references distant regions and potential routes along the river.

Obituary of John B Crosby Needham real estate dealer

John B Crosby aged 55 of Needham Massachusetts native of Bath Maine died after long illness. He and wife Louise Harriman ran a large Needham real estate business until her death. Survived by brother Carl Crosby and sister Helen Crosby Clinton. Funeral held in Needham with private burial in Oak Grove cemetery Bath or Needham.

John B. Crosby Needham Mass Kents Hill Louise Harriman Bath Crosby Wesley Church Marilouise Buerhaus Sally Jane Crosby Alonzo Harriman Auburn Carl Crosby Brooklyn N. Y Helen Crosby Clinto

Mrs Octavie Tanguay Passes Away at 79

Mrs Octavie Tanguay died at her home 19 Wesley Street on Wednesday morning. Born in St Lambert Canada, she was the widow of Alphonse Tanguay and aged 79 years 10 months 11 days. Survived by two sons Oscar Tahquay of Bath and William of Philadelphia until the hour of the service.

Octavie Tanguay Wesley Street St. Lambert Canada Majorique Emilie Busserie Alphonse Tanguay Oscar Tahquay Bath William Philadedence

William Sidelinger Dies. Bath Iron Works Veteran Remembered

William E. Sidelinger long employed at Bath Iron Works from 1940 to 1946 died. He is survived by his wife Eva Sidelinger of Washington and a brother Frank Sidelinger. The obituary notes services were to be held after noon today.

Waterstreet Bath Iron Works Eva Sidelinger Frank Sidelinger

Funeral for Maurice I. Gretederlag Area

Maurice I. Gretederlag’s funeral was held at his residence this afternoon at two o'clock. Rev. Alfred H. Ives conducted the services. Bearers were Charles and Victor Hughes. Burial followed in the family lot at Oak Grove Cemetery.

Maurice I Gretederlag Alfred H. Ives Charles Victor Hughes Miland Oak Grove

Higgins Family Weekend at Phipps Point Cottage

A weekend was spent by Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Higgins and Ronald Quinn at their cottage on Phipps Point. A son weighing eight pounds fourteen ounces was born this week at Memorial hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Staples of Elm Street. Dr. William Watson has returned to his apartment on North Street after a week’s vacation in Manchester New Hampshire with his mother.

Elsworth Marion Stevens Exeter N. H Frankuthier Freemont Orville Rowe Alfred Harlan Pinkham Lester Lewis Richmond George Gray MacMahan Rev D. W. Staffeld Water Harold A. Rowe Jr Biddeford Elsworth Pinkham Elmer Higgins Ronald Quinn Phipps Point Memorial Hospital Frank Staples Elm Street William Watson North Street Manchester

Bath mourns deaths of Phippsburg Charles Loring Basil Pushard

Obituary notes the Bath residents Charles Phippsburg Basil Loring and Pushard sisters Mrs Frank Knight and Mrs Howard Centelo. funeral held at the Funeral Home Wednesday at two o clock.

Phippsburg Charles Loring Basil Oscar Pushard Bath Frank Knight Howard Centelo Ornoon

Miss Virginia Manson Dies at Old Ladies Home

Miss Virginia Manson died Saturday at the Old Ladies Home. She was born to Ben D. Manson and E. Morse Manson.

Virginia Manson Old Ladies Home Ben D. and E. Morse Manson

Paul D Wy man 3 son dies at Parker Head

Paul Daro Wy man III born Saura 15 1944 died Sunday night at home in Parker Head Parents Bernard Wy man Sr and Eliza Libby Wy man survive four sisters Laura Elizabeth Ahn Marcia Elaine Patricia Ann Seetee Bernard Wy man Jr 8 a grandmother Mrs John Libby Parker Head and several aunts and uncles Funeral services were Tuesday at Curtis Funeral Home 942 Washington Street Rev Joseph O Purdue officiated Burial in family lot at Oak Grove

Paul Daro Bernard Eliza Libby Wyman Parker Head Saura Laura Elizabeth Ahn Marcia Elaine Patricia Ann Seetee Bernard Wyman Winter Street Oak Grove

Donna Lee Clark Burial In Oak Grove

Donna Lee Clark daughter of Rothy Purdue was buried in Oak Grove as part of the obituary record noting family ties and final resting place.

Donna Lee Clark Rothy Purdue Oak Grove

Clyde E Tilton Dies in Botentey Gta Pompano Fla

Clyde E. Tilton aged 35 of Skowhegan died in Botentey Gta Pompano Florida where he had been living. The exact cause and circumstances are not detailed in the fragment.

Clyde E. Tilton Skowhegan Botentey Gta Pompano, Fla

Interment in Maple Grove Lot Confirmed

The interment took place in the Maple Grove lot as part of the funeral proceedings.

Harry Dinsmore Funeral Notice

Funeral services announced for Harry Dinsmore with burial in Village Cemetery family lot 0. The notice lists no further details in the readable text.

Harry Dinsmore

Chalk Marking Surface Use Halcium Carbonate

Chalk used for marking on various surfaces is chemically calcium carbonate. (Note: source text states halcium carbonate. corrected common name calcium carbonate.)

Also Mentioned on This Page

Jahebowon Ralett Frank L. Carver Water Street Sopen Mr. Carver Leeds James and Fish) Carver Abbie House) Carver Preston Weston Alice Dixon Clinton Nes. Moore Norway Jordan Turner Lester E. Morang Sives Totrode Congo River Needham, Mass Mrs William E. Sidelinger LL Pushard Maurice L Pushard Paul D. Wyman Maple Grove Vous Gleeson H Tesaloakis Fred S. Curtis & Co Punaral Ambulance Service
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