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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1941

Page

10

Richmond High Beats Winthrop 43 to 27 In Night Match

Richmond hoopsters defeated Winthrop 43 to 27 on Friday night led by Guiou with 17 points. In prelims Winthrop girls won 49 to 12. Other items note a cottage prayer meeting, lodge events, a birthday dinner, and a reunion for Daniel Small’s children with regional attendees and birth of a daughter Lucille Marie to Joseph and Mrs Dillon.

Richmond High School Winthrop Guiou Richmond R. A. L. Colby Louville Kimball Gardiner Gertrude Baker Beulah Rebekah Lodge Eva M. Soule Hermis Toothaker Brunswick Lugard George Emma Lapham Lara Douglass Augusta Lydia Kitchen Coopers Mills Holbrook Auburn Carrie Hall Dexter George Coughlin Lillian Johnson Washington Ladies' Aid Methodist Church Llewellyn Alexander Mt. Carmel Daniel Small Ethel Allen Annie Locke Basil Foss Sadie Davis Arlington Heights Mass Frank Small Brownville Junction George Small Milo Henry Small Bath Allen Locke Small Bowdeinham Joseph Dillon Lucille Marie Emma Bowley Litchfield A. Gertrude Baker Elizabeth Haynes Maine General Hospital

Progressives Grange Confers Degrees and Forms Aid

The third and fourth degrees were conferred on 11 candidates at Progressive Grange in Richmond on Friday evening. A Grange Ladies’ Aid was formed with Nettie Leavitt as president Cora Farnum as vice president Margaret Baker as secretary and Carl Rothier as treasurer. An Aid meeting is set for Friday afternoon February 23 at the Progressive Grange hall.

Progressive Grange Richmond Grange Nettie Leavitt Cora Farnum Margaret Baker Carl Rothier Progressive Grange Hall

Bath's Highway Dept Handles First Big Snowstorm

Bath's highway department kept main routes open by 7 a.m. as about 10 inches fell by 9 a.m. Crews of 20 extra men cleared business district curbs by noon and another crew worked through the night. Electrical service outages were fixed quickly and officials noted sidewalk clearing would focus on main streets.

Bath Bath Iron Works Corp Kennebec Day's Ferry Nequasset Woolwich Central Maine Power Co New England Tel. & Tel. Co Arthur Avery

Bowie Henderson wedding in Reading witnessed by family

Vernon T Bowie wed Elizabeth Henderson in Reading Massachusetts on a Saturday night double ring ceremony at the bride’s home. The couple’s relatives attended including John Henderson Jr as best man and Lois Quigley as bridesmaid. The groom resumes work after a brief wedding trip.

Fred A. Bowie Marion D. Bowie Rolvin H. Bowie Reading Mass Vernon T. Bowie Fred Bowie Elizabeth Henderson John Henderson

Hi-Y Club Holds Educational Meeting at YMCA Quarters

The Hi Y club met at the YMCA quarters for a semi monthly session with a question and answer program. Delegates reported on the Camden state conference. Next meeting set for Feb 26 with Henry Rice and William Marshall in charge. The club, now 74 members, is over its 50 member limit and cannot admit new members until vacancies occur.

Camden Henry Rice William Marshall Russell Gasser Y.M.C.A Norman Alkazin Allan Atwood Earl Banks Edward Cummings Robert Cummings James Chambers Myron Craige Albert Desmond Gordon Estes Clare Fulton Daniel Hatch Andrew Hart Stanley Jack Freeland King Robert Levin David MacDonald James MacDonald David Alkazin, Jr Robert Rice Edward Sewall Russell Snell Robert Wagner Clarence Warner, Jr Bruce Wright Chester Wright John Sturtevant Keith Fleming Robert Hamblet John Murphy Harry Bloxsom Lawrence Boardman John Bourque John A. Doyle Ellison Estes Richard Fleming Harold Footer Bruce Fulton James W. Gilman Edward R. Hanson Raymond Hatch William A. Hill, Jr Robert Ingraham George Johns Edward Jones Earl F. Locke Martin Lozier John Lowery, Jr John J. Marks Robert W. Mitchell Barton Morrison Marshall MacDonald Jerome A. Mc Ninch Gerard L. Nelson Harold M. Peasley John J. Perry John H. Quirk Norman E. Seekins Joseph Spear Ronald J. Stone Charles D. Sullivan James P. Sutherland Alden S. Thomas Russell N. Turcotte James W. Voorhees John T. Voorhees Millard S. Warner George W. Wilson, Jr Norman MacKinnon Julien Pomerleau Malcolm Varney Dwight Pierce

Woolwich Couple Observe 53rd Wedding Anniversary

Friends and neighbors visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Reed in Woolwich on February 12 to honor their 53rd anniversary. Congratulatory cards, bouquets from the Solar Lodge Masons, and gifts from Mr. and Mrs. Earl Dow accompanied ice cream, cake, and cigars as attendees extended thanks. Notables calling included the Reeds and their relatives, with several named family and local friends present.

Edward Reed Woolwich Solar Lodge of Masons Reed Earl Dow Myers E. Reed Everett Rice Myers E. Reed, Jr Thomas Murphy Nellie Savage Beatrice Adams Henry, Jr Sarah Reed Joseph P. Fernandez

Old Fashioned Dress Parade Feature At West Bath Grange

Mrs. Joanna Hodgkins won first prize in an old fashioned dress parade at a patriot’s program in West Bath grange one evening. Hope Ward took second place with others including Mrs. Edgar Leavitt and Mrs. Bird Shellenbarger participating. Meals and a series of songs readings and small contests followed the program.

Joanna Hodgkins West Bath Grange Hope Ward Edgar D. Leavitt Bird A. Shellenbarger Bertha Ward Fred K Sturtevant Washington America the Grange The Grange Nellie Booker Lucy Armstrong Lincoln America the Beautiful

Thompson Brook Water Pumped for a Time

Because of a Tuesday morning power outage the Bath Water District used the Thompson's Brook auxiliary pump in East Brunswick. Gasoline pumps supplied 1,000,000 gallons daily against 1,900,000 normal use as Libby ordered the Thompson's brook pump started. rust in supply faded, with steam power available at Niquasset if needed for a month’s coal reserve.

Bath Water District Thompson's Brook East Brunswick Nequasset Libby Nequasset Station

Georgetown Town Meeting Debates Selectmen Candidates

Georgetown residents discuss four candidates for three selectmen seats with potential additional entries. Tax collector has two named. clerk and treasurer have one named so far. Community interest remains high as election approaches and local affairs mix with social events and hospital updates.

D A R State Conference Set for Augusta Maine

Mrs. Fred C. Morgan state regent calls the Maine Society to the 42nd annual D A R conference to be held March 20 and 21 in Representatives Hall State House Augusta with events at Augusta House and the Blaine House.

Fred C. Morgan Daughters of the American Revolution Maine Society Representatives Hall State House Augusta Koussinoc Augusta House State Regent Children of the American Revolution Carmela Appleby Fort Western C.ar Ada E. Andrews Blaine House Lewis O. Barrows

Bath Contributions Most Generous Of All

Mrs. Anna Campbell leads a Finland relief drive collecting clothing from Bath and surrounding towns. Finnish consul in New York praises the quality and quantity sent, noting barrels are opened, sterilized, and shipped quickly to Finland. Donations may be left in district boxes or given to Mrs. Campbell for rapid transfer to the Mannerheim line.

Anna Campbell Finland New York Campbell Mannerheim Line

Sign up drive nets 1200 for Bath hospital service

More than 1200 Bath residents signed to join the Associated Hospital Service affiliated with Bath Memorial Hospital. Enrollment remains open a few days more and closes Saturday the 24th. Service commences March 1 and covers 21 days of treatment per year.

Bath Associated Hospital Service Bath Memorial Hospital A. D. Stetson & Sons, Inc

Fishermen Face Deadly Winter Seas in Gloucester Tradition

Lawrence J. Hart recounts Gloucester sailors braving extreme winter gales from Virginia Capes to Greenland. He cites subzero spray, ice-choked rigging, fog, and wrecks at Georges Bank and Grand Banks, including the Blackburn story of surviving five days with frozen limbs for a coastward rescue.

Lawrence J. Hart Gloucester Georges Bank New England Grand Banks Sable Island Atlantic Howard Blackburn Blackburn Tom Welch Newfoundland Welch

Sewall Praises The Merit System In Maine

State Senate President Sumner Sewall of Bath told the Sunday Morning Men's Class in Waterville that government should be a low cost producer like business He urged job security for honest efficient public workers and promotion as reward He called for reasonable hours adequate pay and occasional days off Alden G Smith arrived from Kenosha Wisconsin to visit Bath for several days

Senate Sumner Sewal Bath Waterville Maine Sewall Lnwear

Death of Harlan M. Fossett noted at Five Islands

A brief obituary from Five Islands reports Harlan M. Fossett died Sunday morning in Berlin New Hampshire after a ten day illness. He was a Berlin school principal and historic cottage owner at Gott's Cove, survived by his wife daughter Miss Anne and son Harlan Jr. Funeral was held in Berlin with burial at Five Islands Cemetery. extended sympathy to the family.

Harlan M. Fossett Berlin N. H Gott's Cove Anne Harlan, Jr Five Islands Fred Johnson Waltham Sedgemere Road Exeter N.H Arthur Phillips Exeter Academy Exeter Hospital Johnson Madelyn Berry Red Cross Good Neighbor Club Lawrence Bailey Islands Bath Ralph Davis F. P. Carr Everett Cromwell Seward Emmons Isabel Stevens Carrie Stevens J. G. Stevens J. J. Gibson William Marr Rose Wilkins Georgetown Franklin Koehlwetter Inez Allen

Lawmaker Proposes Yearlong Auto Registration Renewal Plan

Representative Joseph W. Larrabee outlined a plan to shift auto registrations to a 12 month cycle instead of March 1. He cited efficiency, noting Delaware Maryland South Carolina Arkansas and the District of Columbia already use renewal, with 180 000 Maine owners needing 1940 registrations in a month. The proposal would stagger renewals and ease processing for the State Motor Vehicle Bureau.

Joseph W. Larrabee First Baptist Brotherhood Delaware Maryland South Carolina Arkansas District of Columbia Larrabee Mainé State Motor Vehicle Bureau

Two Accidents Reported Tuesday In Bath Area

Two accidents occurred Tuesday at Center street intersections. At Center and Middle, Daniel R. Lee and Chester Pendleton collided. both cars sustained front left and left rear damage. Later at Center and Water, W Channing Shorey and Frank W. Blaisdell collided. front right and left forward fenders were damaged.

Center Street Daniel R. Lee Summer Street Chester Pendleton Wiscasset Center Middle Streets Lee Middle Pendleton Bath W. Channing Shorey York Street Frank W. Blaisdell Farris Street Portland Water Streets Shorey Water Street Blaisdell

Washington's Birthday Observance Delays Services in Bath and Brunswick

Thursday's holiday prompts Bath and Brunswick stores to close while some stay open at night. Banks and post office general delivery operate limited hours 10 to 11, with no carrier mail deliveries. City hall closes. Memorial hospital records a birth, Donald Wayne, Feb 17 to Mr and Mrs Newman Frank Kenner Briamswek.

Washington Bath Brunswick Mos City Donald Wayne Memorial Hospital Newman Frank Kennerson Briamswek

Patriotic Birthday Program for Lincoln and Washington

T W Hyde Camp and Auxiliary held a Lincoln and Washington birthday program in G A R hall with 120 attendees. Betsy Ross and Old Black Joe portrayals, numerous committee members, piano accompaniment, speeches and songs by local groups and individuals.

T. W. Hyde Lincoln Washington G. A. R. Hall Charlotte Garey Betsy Ross Martha Stone Gardiner Crookes David L. Wilson Dixie Junior Girls Jolly Ramblers Kenneth Snowdon Lois McLean Elfreda Perkins Barbara Kilbreth Swing Hill Billies South of the Border Rena Crocker Betty

Winter Street Men's Club Program Features Dances and Demonstrations

A Thursday meeting of the Winter Street Men's Club will present a varied program including a Dance Revue by pupils of Mrs Olive Plummer. Francis S McPherson will accompany on piano. Dancers include Elaine Noyes Anna May Berry Eleanor Gotte Barbara Morse Millicent Hecht and Carolyn Miller. The Harmonica Boys Harold E Freeman David S Henderson and John Howe perform. Victor R Linnell of the Bath Vocational Art School will demonstrate work and sketch attendees. A meat pie supper with dessert is scheduled for 6 30 pm. A vote will be taken on attendance for the March 14 Central Church meeting.

Winter Street Men's Club Olive Plummer Francis S. McPherson Elaine Noyes Anna May Berry Eleanor Gotte Barbara Morse Millicent Hecht Carolyn Miller Harmonica Boys Harold E. Freeman David S. Henderson John Howe Victor R. Linnell Bath Vocational Art School Central Church

Uptown Theatre Announces Baby Popularity Contest

Beginning February 26 entries are accepted at the Uptown Theatre for a baby popularity contest open to children under four. First prize is 25 dollars. runners up win merchandise. Parents get a free photo sitting at the Thompson Studio. photos become parental property after the event. Watch Bath Daily Times for updates.

Uptown Theatre Uptown Theatre-Thompson Studio Uptown Thomvnson Bath Daily Times

Personal Notes From Local Circles

Miss Helen reports ML Lesier is on vacation from the New England Tel and Tel traffic department. Edward A Cummings, treasurer of Cummings Motors, visited Boston and New York last week. Mrs James O Lincoln hosted a Tuesday noon gathering at the hotel Sedawack Cubs played in the afternoon. Dr and Mrs Donald F Preble left for New York City to attend the Sportsmen's show. Joseph Higenson of Portland visited his uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Thomas F D Perkins on upper Washington street. Mrs Harriet Royal, a Yarmouth schools teacher, arrived to spend a week with her aunt Mrs Edgar C Murphy at 25 Washington Street.

Joseph F. Higgins Walter T. Newdick W. A. Todd Walter V. Cummings Frank S. Heald Walter Thomas M. Hagan Bath Memorial Hospital Working League Ernest Heald F. S. Koehlwetter Bath Elizabeth Deer Newton Clarence Hill Cambridge Alonzo Hunt West Georgeown John R Birckie Pive Islands Helen ML Lesier New England Tel. & Tel. Co Edward A Cummings Cummings Motors Tne Boston New York James O Lincoln Snn Portland Thomas FD Perkins Washington Street Harriet Royal Yarmouth Edgar CC. Murphy

Obituary for John Stevens of Woolwich Dies at world war veteran

A service was held Tuesday afternoon at Curtis funeral home in Bath for John Stevens of Woolwich. He served aboard the Kearsarge Woolsey and the receiving ship Boston from 1917 to 1919. Stevens was a past commander of Dyer Flaherty post V F W and the first member of Admiral Charles F Hughes Navy club to die.

Curtis Funeral Home Washington Street Bath John Stevens Woolwich Dyer-Flaherty Post Stevens Joseph Kelley Arthur Wilson Theodore Beaudoin Floyd Preble Jesse Sanders Kearsarge Woolsey Boston Charles F. Hughes Navy Club

Death of Mrs Margaret McLean 51 in Kittery

Word received in Bath states Mrs. Margaret McLean died February 11 in Kittery at age 51. Born in Cleveland she moved to Bath as a girl then Georgetown before settling in Kittery with husband Edward A. McLean a former Bath Iron Works worker now at the Navy Yard. She leaves four children Edward F. of Kittery, Margaret Tucker of Topsham, Harold P. and Arthur A. of Kittery, plus her mother Mrs. Margaret Shaw of Kittery and sister Mrs. George Tobey of Kittery.

Bath Kittery Margaret McLean Edward A. McLean Georgetown

Mrs Rebecca Weinstein Dies In Portland Funeral Set

Mrs Rebecca Weinstein of 73 Merrill Street Portland died Saturday evening in Portland. Survived by husband Harry and five children including Mrs Samuel Povich of Portland. Children Herbert Portland Joseph New Haven Dorchester pair Mrs William Hurwitz and Mrs Lillian Gershwin Dorchester. Interment Mt Sinai Portland.

Rebecca Weinstein Merrill Street Portland Bath Samuel Povich Middle Street Weinstein Harry Povich Herbert Joseph New Haven Conn William Hurwitz Lillian Gershwin Dorchester Mass Mt. Sinai Cemetery

George B Richardson Dies Sudden In Woolwich Home

George B. Richardson aged 76, once a motorman for the L B and B line on the Bath Lewiston route, died Saturday night at his son George D. Richardson’s Woolwich home. He had farmed in Westport and was wintering in Woolwich. his passing came suddenly and without warning.

George B. Richardson Bath Lewiston George D. Richardson Woolwich Westport

John Stevens Dies at 47 in Togus Hospital

John Stevens of Woolwich aged 47 died Saturday night at the Veterans Facility hospital in Togus. He was the son of Silas Stevens and Cora Hilton Stevens of Rockland.

John Stevens Woolwich Veterans Facility Hospital Togus Silas and Cora Hilton) Stevens Rockland

Funeral for David F. Gavagan Held at St Marys Church

Large attendance at the funeral for David F. Gavagan a Coburn Classical Institute athlete who died from a heart ailment. Rev David P Surrette led services with bearers William Hill Walter Rogers Arthur Sarkis Lewis Swett. The body lay in state in Boston Cassidy parlors before burial at Mt Benedict Cemetery West Roxbury.

St. Mary’s David F. Gavagan Coburn Classical Institute Waterville David P. Surrette William Hill Walter Rogers Arthur Sarkis Lewis Swett Boston Cassidy Harrison Avenue West Roxbury Mt. Benedict Cemetery

Funeral Service for George B. Richardson in Bath

The funeral of George B. Richardson of Westport, formerly of Bath, who died suddenly Saturday night at his son's home in Woolwich, was held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in Winter Street Church, Bath. Rev. Joseph O. Purdue officiated. Bearers were Frank W. Danforth, Earl F. Freeman, Harry H. Watson, and Harry C. Williams of Acadia lodge K of P. Entombment followed at Maple Grove.

George B. Richardson Westport Bath Woolwich Winter Street Joseph O. Purdue Frank W. Danforth Earl F. Freeman Harry H. Watson Harry C. Williams Acadia Lodge Maple Grove

Social News Notes From Local Households

Mr and Mrs Jason A Merrill of lower Washington Street are in Boston on business. Miss Elena Bianchi of Framingham arrives to spend the holiday with Mr and Mrs Frederick Drake. Mrs Stanley R Hunter hosts Wesley Sorority at Brunswick Road with a costume party. Mrs Herbert McCullough of Lisbon Falls visits Washington Street relatives due to Mr Moores illness. Miss Miriam Adams of Woonsocket High School visits her mother on Works Street. Mr and Mrs William S Shorey depart for Santego California to visit her brother J F Sargent and stop at the Grand Canyon en route, away until early April.

Jason A. Merrill Washington Street Boston Elena Bianchi Framingham Mass Frederick E. Drake Stanley R. Hunter Wesley Sorority Brunswick Road Herbert McCullough Lisbon Falls

Also Mentioned on This Page

Highway Department Bowie-Henderson Hi-Y Club Mrs Thompson Brook D.A.R Roussinoc Chapter Boston Transcript Alden G. Smith Kenosha Wis Farber Davis Edith Davis Richard Potter Potter Orville Rowe Charles Burgess Frank, Carleton Percy Savage Warner Eustis Baptist Brotherhood Winter Street Men’s Club Dyer-Flaherty Post V. F. W Margaret M'Lean D. F. Gavagan Funeral G.B. Richardson Fred S. Curtis & CO Thomas R. Huston
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