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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1948
Page
7
Fragmented text lists Auxiliary officers misquoted for a Richmond unit. Names include Bertha as president and Clare Bishop as first president with Alice Gilpatrick and Pauline Gordon in vice and secretary roles. Text quality unclear and lacks coherent dates or context.
A fragment notes Mr. Bennett served as secretary of the Portland District since 1942 and held roles with the Emp Grove Competing Association. It mentions his wartime service with the British Army in World War I and ongoing duties in conference relations and ministerial qualifications.
Evening at the Methodist church features Star hosts with a going away gift and refreshments. Hicklands head to Greenville Junction to serve Greenville and Shirley churches. Ai-Hi st r el s performed by high school orchestra and chorus under Mrs Winifred Shepard at the I O C F hall. Memorial service honors Civil War veterans and deceased Amy Bradley Tent members with memorial Day plans and service invites. Beulah Rebekah lodge district meeting planned for June 4 at Odd Fellows hall. Personal items include new property purchases and family visits in town and surrounding areas.
Rev. Roger Blynn of Cohasset led a Sunday morning service at First Baptist Church and was favorably received by attendees who see him as a candidate for the town’s two churches. Blynn and Mrs. Blynn dined with Howard Heald after services. The piece also notes local spring bird nesting, garden progress, and a variety of community visits and activities in Robinhood and nearby towns.
Bath fire department notes a memorial park deed vote and by law adoption for the G F D Memorial association. Trustees Branwell Harford Lloyd Pinkham and Alfred Rowe named. An Army stretcher added to Engine 2 and available to the public by calling the fire department. Memorial Day services set for June 13 with church attendance.
The Thespians presented a three act comedy Thursday at Morse High School auditorium. Led by director H Augustus Huse the amateur cast delivered a professional style performance with Catherine Legard Edward Butterfield Betty Bates and Fannie Venus in key roles. Promoters ushers and committee chairs supported a large audience as proceeds benefit Harold Armes Memorial.
Mary Brewer of Wakefield Massachusetts has been staying several days with her son Ralph Brewer and daughter in law at 5 Allen Court and today returned home.
Pictures shown at church by Rev. Herbert Whitlock of Brunswick and Mrs. Whitlock. Good Neighbor club social and welcomes back two members. Local sermons by Rev. Roger Blinn of Cohasset received favorable impressions. Summer visitors and residents update with family notes and local meetings at Five Islands and nearby towns.
Funeral services for James J. Lyden were held Tuesday morning at eight at St Marys Catholic church with Rev Fr Sculley of Somerville Mass a nephew presiding. Burial followed in the family lot at Oak Grove with commital by Rev Fr Timothy C Maney and Rev Fr Sculley. Bearers were Walter Lyden Frank Moriarty Mathew Thomas and Harry Thomas.
Mrs Albert Richards of Woolwich a former popular clerk in Senter's children's department was honored Thursday at the Colby home on Washington street with a surprise birthday party. The eve event featured a glowing fireplate a decorated cake and refreshments. Guests included Mr and Mrs Victor Chaquet Mrs Mary Fiasco of Utica N Y and the hostesses Mrs Benjamin Colby and Mrs Alice Colby.
Elmer David Hodgkins 86 of 937 Middle street Bath died at Memorial Hospital after 18 days as a pneumonia patient. Born August 18 1862 in Bath he served 39 years as Bath letter carrier retiring in 1927 after 26 years of service. He was married twice first to Mary Coombs Packard then to Clara Trufant Hodgkins. Funeral Thursday at 2 pm from 937 Middle street with Rev Joseph O Purdue officiating. Burial in Oak Grove.
James J Lyden 77 died Saturday at Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Born Sept 14 1870 in Clifton county Galway Ireland he worked as a stevedore and later in maintenance at Bath Iron Works. Survived by five sons one brother three sisters and several nephews. Funeral from St Marys Catholic Church Tuesday at 8 AM.
A commital service was held Thursday at two o'clock for First Lt. Parker Nash Moulton Jr. son of Mr. and Mrs. Parker N. Moulton, at the family lot in Oak Grove. Rev Joseph Purdue officiated. Bearers were past commanders of Smith Tobey Post American Legion: Kenneth Weeks Robert M Huse Frank Reinoehl Gardiner Rogers Waldo Marshall Francis McLaughlin. The bugler was Earl Maxwell and the firing squad came from the National Guard.
University of Maine student William Clark of Orono stays at their Meadow Way home with his wife and young son over the weekend.
Lewis McNaughton born Addison December 2 1876 spent much of his life in Hallowell. A stone cutter he worked at Bath Iron Works during both world wars and lived with son Walter in Bath during WWII. He left nine sons and three daughters and survivals include Mrs Homer Johnson and several others in Maine and Virginia. Funeral at Hewins Parlors Hallowell followed by burial in Hallowell Cemetery.
William Rouse Reid, 77, of Georgetown, died Sunday at Brunswick hospital after years of ill health. Born February 20, 1871 in Georgetown, he sailed on both sail and steam ships and once served as mate of the Thomas W. Lawton. Survived by brother Walter E. Reid of Georgetown and sister Nellie Hinds of Topsham. Committal service held at Oak Cemetery in Georgetown Wednesday afternoon.
Eva Mae Burns 74 wife of Edward J. Burns died early Wednesday at home in Bath. Born August 11 1869 in Wiscasset she leaves three sons Graydon Auburn Edward J. and Theodore F. of Bath and three daughters Isabelle M. Burns Mrs Maurice C. Brown and Mrs John Quinn of Bath. Also four sisters Mrs Carrie M. Dearing Mrs Everett Jackson Mrs Laura C. Leavy and Mrs George Stilphen. She lived in Bath 60 years and is survived by 14 grandchildren. Funeral Friday at two from 26 Pratt Street with burial at Greenlawn Cemetery in Wiscasset.
Funeral services for John H. Hunt were conducted Thursday afternoon at three o'clock from Curtis Funeral Home on Washington Street with Rev. Arvid L. Anderson officiating. Bearers included Fenton I. Moore Edward Robbins Fred W. Chaney and Guy Sprague. Burial was in the Oak Grove family lot.
Mrs William S Newell entertained her contract club at her Washington street home with a luncheon on Monday.
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