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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1944

Page

5

Richmond and Enterprise Grange Activities Observe Mother's Day

Richmond Yort Richmond chapter DAR hosted visitors from Bowdoinham and planned officer elections for June. Enterprise and Enterprise Juvenile granges held meetings with nine new members accepted, Penny marches won, and a Mother’s Day program featuring readings, songs, and tableaux.

Yort Richmond DAR Astrid Borjesson County Road Bowdoinham Enterprise Grange Paul Batchelder Helen Bishop Mother Fern Perry Virginia Nadeau Arlene Smith Alfred Herbert G. C. Marriner Richmond West Bath Grange Marriner Flora Shepard Freda Hopkins Dana Enterprise Juvenile Grange Phyllis Lemont Singing America The Grange Constance Guiou Patricia McDermott Sue Stover Gloria Curtis Donna

Cows Answer Call to Help Win War at North Bath Farm

Mrs. Anna Campbell's North Bath dairy farm has 40 cows, mainly Guernseys and Jerseys. In the last four weeks eight cows freshened, including two sets of twins, an unusually high birth rate. Mothers and calves are reported well as Campbell operates the farm for 15 years with a large vegetable garden.

Anna Campbell North Bath Campbell

Local Servicemen and Families Visit Home Front

North Attleboro residents H. and John Dunn visit with two visiting brothers in service Marshall and Harold overseas. Robert Cutler completed basic training in Samp son New York and begins eight weeks diesel motor school in Chicago. Private Arthur Witham returns from Camp Blanding Florida on a two week furlough. Local families host relatives and friends including Stover Turcotte Pro vost and McLaughlins with visits from Detroit Ann Arbor and Bath. A baby boy was born Friday night to Mr and Mrs E Dean Foss at Gardiner General Hospital.

Liam Towle Michael Auburn Dennis Tibbet Brunswick John Mealey Gardiner Street Annie Grant Hyde Park Mass Richmond Russell Ring Irving Meserve Lewiston Emery K. Purinton Selfridge Field Mich AACS Main Street Florence Dorothy Wheeler Elaine Donald Pushard Cynthia Anderson Gretchen Hodgkins Pauline Smith Nancy Wheeler Barbara Wheeler Richmond High School Edward Wright Rodney H. Dunn A.M.M Dunn Sherene Miami Fla Mr. Dunn John Dunn White Road Malcom Dunn Plymouth Herbert Rankins Maurice Old Orchard Rexford Stover River Road Stovs David McClure South Gardiner Stover Samuel Stover Bath Harold John Ann Arbor Lilian Haynes Percy Little Cora Little Courtney Hinkley Portland Frank E. Anderson Camp Dix N. J Shirley Reynolds Bronxville N. Y Anderson Frank Anderson Cpl Carlton A. Ring Camp Polk Russel A. Ring Roland Turner Buffalo Turner Arthur Turner John Quarrington Camp McCain Miss Danny Calhoun Philo Calhoun Exeter Academy Howard Trafton Forrest Drake Lillian Morse Waltham George E. Jordan Harry F. Morin Frank Boyd Hillsboro N. H George M. Kahrl Roy Newman Stanley Flewelling Mildred Easler Skowhegan Mr. Flewelling Sidney C. Dalrymple Boston Ernestine Hilton Augusta Sayde Campbell J. L. Bearce Malden Snow Melrose William Todd Roy ‘Newman Roland” Peterson Louise Robert Jordan Boothbay Harbor Gertrude Hunt Topsham William Zorach Robinhood John Blackie Clinton Blackie Henry Blackie USN Roger Peterson Roland Peterson Sewall Webster Indian Point Edwin Harrison Hudson Marjorie Rockwell Ringwood Frederick Terry Abbey John Gehrmann Harvey Fuller Rockwell Westport Melvin Cunningham Harold Brown Joseph Higgins Walter Cummings Ray Dunkling Bath Iron Works

USC Staff Hosts Popular Couple at USO Party

Lt. (jg) Ralph N. Fasick and Mrs. Fasick were honored at a USO staff party at The Ledges in Wiscasset. Fasick, recently promoted, leaves for Treasure Island California as a physical instructor. Mrs. Fasick has worked as a USO bookkeeper. A steak or chicken dinner followed by games and voice recordings concluded with gifts including a voice-recording record and a manicure set.

Ralph N. Fasick USN Fasick USO the Ledges Wiscasset Fascik Treasure Island Calif Jacksy Carl F. Pierce Lawrence McPhee Hazel Trainor Philip Oliver E. H. Robinson

Georgetown News Roundup From Five Islands To Bath

Local GRange evening at Five Islands featured the Georgetown Choir and parish members with games and refreshments. Primary schoolchildren enjoyed a Saturday picnic with a woodland tramp, some unable to attend. Memorial day prep continues at the cemetery led by Fred Harford and crew.

First Baptist Church Good Neighbor Club Grange Hall Five Islands Fred Harford Kahr Robinhood Arthur Burnham

Marriage of Helen Elaine Lowe to Ralph Duncan at Fort Myers

Mrs. Margaret R. Lowe of Boston announces the marriage of her daughter Helen Elaine to Corporal Ralph Gladstone Duncan USAAF. The ceremony occurred at Fort Myers Florida on Saturday April 22. Duncan, son of Mr and Mrs. Donald Duncan of 17 Cummings Street, graduated Morse High class of 1942 and worked at Bath Iron Works before service. The bride, a frequent guest at the Coughran home in Crescent Street, worked at Filene's Boston. The couple reside in an apartment near the Camp.

Margaret R. Lowe Boston Mass Helen Elaine Ralph Gladstone Duncan USAAF Fort Myers Fla Donald Duncan Cummings Street Morse High Bath Iron Works James Coughran Crescent Street Filene’s Duncan

Five Islands Community Notes and Military Updates

The Five Islands Good Neighbor club hosted about 25 guests from here and Georgetown Center at Library Hall with prizes to Mrs. Herbert Hunt Harold Pinkham and Rev. J A Beyea. Cpl Francis Marr returned to Tucson after furlough and earned gunner wings at Marawa Air Base. Sgt Herbert Campbell reported missing in action in Europe. Firefighters fought a Bath road forest fire near the Nutter place. Memorial Day services planned with a call to invite friends. Multiple local residents noted for visits travels and health, with military leaves and injuries referenced.

Good Neighbor Club Georgetown Center Library Hall Herbert Hunt Harold Pinkham J. A. Beyea Cpl Francis Marr Tuczon Ariz Albert Marr Quincy Mass Cpl. Marr Marawa Air Base Marr Arletta Harford Herbert Campbell Lincoln Campbell Campbell Five Islands Nutter Place Bath Road Franz Stevens Marlene Pinkham Reginald Pinkham Clayton Hanna Raymond Belanger Bath Memorial Hospital Walter Moore Hallowell Madelyn Berry R.N Bath Paul Thompson Marion Stevens Orville Rowe Quincy Wales Isabel Newton Malden Island Herbert Moore Belmont Thomas L. Hanna S 1c USN Lulu Hanna Tommie Sampson Training School N. Y Bina Marr George P. Worrell Harriett Ralph Worrell Philadelphia Gwendolyn Lander M. R. Boynton Newton Center Harold B. Cranshaw West Newton, Mass

Funeral services for Margaret T. Wagner

Funeral services were held for Margaret T. Wagner on Monday at eight o'clock from St Marys Catholic church with Rev Fr John Cummings officiating. Bearers included Robert Wagner Clarence Wagner Timothy Wagner Chester Rines Linwood Boardman and Arthur Bowley. Burial followed in Oak Grove Cemetery. The Sacred Heart Circle Daughters of Isabella attended in a body.

Margaret T. Wagner St. Mary's Catholic Church John Cummings Robert Wagner Clarence Wagner Timothy Wagner Chester Rines Linwood Boardman Arthur Bowley Oak Grove Cemetery Sacred Heart Circle Daughters of Isabella Wagner

Navy man first class returns from service at Quonset Point

Mr and Mrs Arthur Nicoll of Quonset Point R 1 returned after a few days visit with Mrs Nicolls parents Mr and Mrs Fletcher Waterman of Foster Point read Mr Nicoll who has served in the U S Navy more than four years and is now First Class Ordinance Man at the Naval Air Station at Quonset Point

Arthur Nicoll Quonset Point R. 1

Dr Charles F Rush Dies Suddenl y at Memorial Hospital

Dr Charles F Rush age 30 died suddenly Saturday morning at 7 40 in Memorial hospital after heart trouble. He was born in Kennebunkport March 16 1914 to Mr and Mrs Charles A Rush of Barre Massachusetts. He graduated from Tufts Dental College in 1938 and practiced in Bath until his death. Survived by his wife Marjorie Billings Rush two sons David Lane and Charles Albert two daughters Stephanie and Frances a brother Capt Lewis E Rush USA and a sister Helen Rush. He was a member of the Bath Lions Club and secretary of the Winter Street Church Men's club. Funeral services were Tuesday at 2 from Arthur F Mayo funeral residence.

Charles F. Rush Memorial Hospital Kennebunkport Charles A. Rush Barre Mass Tufts Dental College Bath Herbert A. Bates Charles FE. Hyde South End Marjorie Billings Rush David Lane Charles Albert Stephanie Frances Capt Lewis E. Rush U.S. A Helen Rush Bath Lions Club Winter Street Church Men's Club Arthur F. Mayo High Street

Mrs Bridget T Wagner Bath resident dies after long illness

Bridget T. Wagner a Bath resident for over five decades died Friday morning at her home 17 Grove Street after a lengthy illness. She was born March 13 1873 in County Clare Ireland and came to the United States as a child. She survived her husband William O. Wagner by nearly two years. She leaves seven children Robert Timothy John and Clarence Wagner all of Bath. daughters Florence Foley Marion Rines of Bath and Marguerite Lindquist of St Petersburg Florida. six grandchildren including Edward R Hanson and Robert E Wagner Jr both overseas in the armed forces. She was a charter member of Sacred Heart Circle Daughters of Isabella and a longtime parishioner at St Marys church.

Bridget T. Wagner Bath Grove Street Stanley Press R.N County Clare Ireland Wagner William O. Wagner Edward R. Hanson South Pacific Robert E. Wagner, Jr Navy Sacred Heart Circle Daughters of Isabella St. Mary's Church

Mrs Sylvina J Radley of Bath Dies at 59

Mrs Sylvina J Radley 59 of Bath died Saturday at Memorial hospital. Born in Jonesport she lived in Bath for 35 years. Survived by husband Charles A Radley five sons Burton O Carroll F Willard J Charles A Jr Kenneth W two daughters Edward Hamell of Brunswick Ernset Pye of Portland and several grandchildren Funeral services held Wednesday at Arthur F Mayo funeral residence with Rev Newman Wilson of Jonesport officiating

Sylvina J. Radley Tarbox Street Memorial Hospital Jonesport John Ann Stover Alley Radley Bath Eastern Star Chapter Southwest Harbor Latter Day Saints Charles A. Radley George Dewey Manila Burton O Carroll F Willard J Charles A., Jr Kenneth W Edward Hamell Brunswick Ernset Pye Portland Arthur F. Mayo High Street Newman Wilson

Alice M Davenport Dies Noted Malden Resident

Alice May Davenport 65 of 70 Salem Street Malden Mass dies at home after brief illness She was daughter of the late Albert H Davenport furniture maker and Ella Louise Stetson Davenport born in Malden She donated 100000 for a children’s ward at Malden Hospital Funeral services were held Saturday at her home burial at Woodlawn Cemetery The Davenport family owned a Summer home on Squirrel Island and a yacht used for trips The Kelley Spear Co built a schooner named the Alice M Davenport

Alice May Davenport Salem Street Malden Mass Miss Davenport Albert H. Davenport Ella Louise (Stetson) Dyanport Malden Hospital Woodlawn Everett the Davenports

Mrs Carolyn Sanborn Dies at Cape Elizabeth Home

Mrs Carolyn Southard Sanborn 63 wife of State Senator Lauren M. Sanborn died Sunday at her Cape Elizabeth residence after recent return from a Portland hospital. She was born November 28, 1881 in Augusta to Frank E. and Abbie Southard and had lived in Gray and Portland. Survived by her husband two sons Lieut Col Egbert M Andrews MD and John S Andrews, three grandchildren and a brother Frank E Southard.

Carolyn (Southard) Sanborn Wood Road Cape Elizabeth Portland Lauren M. Sanborn Supreme Court Sanborn Augusta Frank E. Southard Abbie Southard Arthur F. Mayo High Street Ninety and Nine Club Women’s Alliance First Parish Women Woodfords Club

Mrs Catherine H Marco Dies After Sudden Heart Attack

Mrs. Catherine Helen Marco 77 died at home on Summer Street Monday evening from a heart attack. She complained of breathing trouble before collapsing at the foot of the stairs. Dr. Hugh D. Grant attributed death to a heart attack. Funeral plans set by Arthur F. Mayo funeral residence. She leaves husband Albert J. Marco, a sister Mrs. Walter Marco, a niece Mrs. John Crosby, and a nephew Melvin Marco. She was a member of St. Marys church.

Catherine Helen Marco Summer Street Marco Albert J. Marco Hugh D. Grant Arthur F. Mayo Hamlin Lelanza Margaret Sirois Lear Walter Marco Star Route 4 Bath Melvin Marco Portland John Crosby Shenandoah Read St. Mary's Church

Miss Ida E Gowen obituary in Bath and Hallowell

Miss Ida E Gowen 77 of Hallowell formerly Bath died suddenly Monday night at Augusta General Hospital She was born in Warren daughter of Zuinglius and Mary Skinner Gowen and lived in Bath area before moving to Hallowell Survived by brother Fred N Gowen Bath and sister Mrs Harriet M Wright Biddeford Several nieces and nephews member of First Baptist Church Funeral Thursday at 1 30 Knowlton Hewen Parlors Hallowell body to Bath for committal at Oak Grove Cemetery

Ida E. Gowen Hallowell Bath Augusta General Hospital Augusta Warren Zuinglius Mary Skinner Gowen Fred N. Gowen Front Street Harriet M. Wright Biddeford First Baptist Church Knowlton & Hewen Oak Grove

Funeral service for Mrs Sylvina J Radley held in Jonesport

The funeral for Mrs Sylvina J Radley was held Wednesday afternoon at two from Arthur F Sligh Street with Rev Newman Wilson of Jonesport officiating. Bearers were Chester Morrill Ernest Pye Charles Radley Jr and Russell Farrow. Burial followed in the family lot at Oak Grove cemetery.

Sylvina J. Radley Arthur F. Mayo Sligh Street Newman Wilson Jonesport Chester Morrill Ernest Pye Charles Radley, Jr Russell Farrow Oak Grove Cemetery

Junior Lions Repaint City Honor Roll for Memorial Day

Several members of the Junior Lions spent Tuesday evening repainting the city honor roll on the post office lawn. They scraped sanded and repainted the back side and plan to finish the job by Memorial day observances. Mrs Arthur Jellison Mrs Grace Labbie Miss Curtis and Mrs Clarence McKown of Boothbay Harbor visited Mr and Mrs Arthur L Pratt on North Street.

Lions Arthur Jellison Grace Labbie Miss Curtis Clarence McKown Boothbay Harbor Arthur L. Pratt North Street

Also Mentioned on This Page

Joyce Gilpatrick Charlotte Hurley Patrica McDermott Beverly Coughlin Shirley la Chance Cleveland Marriner Guiou Ideal Home Corner Club Miss Bell Call Miss Call Amy Bradley Tent U. V C. W Daughters of Veterans Hall American Legion Auxiliary Phillis Choate Maine General Hospital Cadet Nurses Corps Archer Terrell Freeman Mosher Leslie Gardiner William Bisbee Wil Masic Fiat Asbestos Fiber Cement Miay Center Street Bath, Maine U.S.C Lieut DR. Rush Charles F.rush David L. Wilson Rockland Mt. Pleasant Georgetown Criterion Studio W. H. Lemont Dresden Mills Waine Box Maine Alice M. Davenport Carolyn Sanborn Catherine H. Marco Mrs Radley Fred S. Curtis & CO Thomas R. Huston Washington St
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