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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1937

Page

7

Richmond News Roundup Highlights Family Visits and Local Obituaries

Mr and Mrs Frank Preble return from Indiana visit with daughter and family. Miss Lucille Bailey of Lynn Mass attends Halloween dance at high school. Emerson-Lane post hosts supper for Junior Drum Corp. Funeral services for Mrs Hattie E Quinnam held at home. Many locals visit, travel, or recover from injuries. Community notes cover schooling honors, residents’ comings and goings, and cemetery burials in Richmond and nearby towns.

Frank Preble Howard Farwell New Albany Indiana Lucille Bailey Lynn Mass Emerson-Lane Post A. L Hattie E. Quinnam Nellie Merriman Christian Science Reader Goodwin Everett Kincaid Merle Thompson Frank D. Reed Earl Preble Richmond Cemetery Esther Parker Augusta John Parker Water Street Cora Conley Bangor J. E. Alexander Richard Derby Alexander Pleasant Street Winchester Frank Anderson Farmington Normal School Florence Anderson Jennie Foss Farmington Falls Richard Wheeler James Webner Ralph Wheeler Topsham Nellie Emerson Gardiner Harold Carr Wallace Carr Helen Carr Bowdoinham Herbert Carr Herbert Peiuth Emily East Walpole Fredericine Fellows Gardner Street Lee Stinson Beedle Road Lawrence Bond North Adams Bond A. Lawrence Bond Merrill E. Joss William Stuart Place Main Street W. E. Bottomley Renie Boston William Champney Bradford Herbert Edgecomb Carrie McKenney Brunswick Marion McKenney Brunswick High School Annie Snow Howard Maxwell Charles Alexander Harry Curran Moosehead Lake Victor Carey Robert Carey Pittsfield Robert Maine Central Institute Carey Leo Carey Charles W. Messenger Leslie Steeger Yarmouth Portland Hospital Mr. Messenger Steeger Eugene Edgecomb Kingfield Marilia Tarr Georgetown W. A. Todd Glen Curtis F. M. Blake Limington Herbert C. Gillis Calais Charles Gillis Warren Peacock Wilbur Strout New England Tel. & Tel. Co Stanley Griffin Richmond Fred Elliott Roxbury Memorial Hospital Inlaw Jennie Dixon Roxbury Emma Sturtevant Bowdeinham George Hackett Alfred Niles Niles Frank Beedle Darrah Street W. Carlton Robinson South Poland Margaret Baker Winthrop White Harry Boston Lewiston Charlotte White U. of M

Trailblazing Cap Lillian Brown Dies in Portland

Capt Lillian Brown 67 of West Bath died suddenly at the Hotel Eastland Portland while visiting Mrs Ida Foster. First woman in Maine to obtain a motor boat license, she piloted launches for hire and owned two craft. Survived by husband Capt Hiram Brown, a brother Alpheus Holbrook and nephew Hollis Holbrook. Funeral Thursday at 2 p.m. at Foster's Point road home.

Lillian Brown Hiram C. Brown West Bath United States Eastland Portland Ida Foster Mrs. Brown A. M. Holbrook New Meadows Hiram Brown Capt. Brown New Meadows River Brown Maine

Higgins Youth Dies After Brief Illness in New Gloucester

John Richard Higgins aged 15 of West Bath died suddenly Monday in New Gloucester after a brief illness. He was the son of John W. Higgins and the late Mildred Chesley Higgins and is survived by his father and two brothers Earl C. Higgins and George H. Higgins, both of West Bath.

John Richard Higgins John W. Higgins West Bath Midred Chesley) Higgins New Gloucester Earl C. Higgins George H. Higgins

Church League elects officers for 16th season

Oscar J. Tanguay was elected 16th president of the Y M C A Church Basketball League Governing Committee at a meeting held at the Y M C A last Wednesday. Frank E. Harvie named 1st vice president and Robert S. Gordon 2nd vice president, with Durward T. Shorey and William C. Perkins reelected treasurer and secretary. Also noted: Miss Dorothy R W Thebeau, daughter of L Eugene Thebeau, Bath Iron Works treasurer, returned from White Plains to convalesce from appendicitis after surgery at St. Agnes hospital two weeks ago. she is a sophomore at Good Council college.

Oscar J. Tanguay Y. M. C. A. Church Basketball League Y.M.C.A Frank E. Harvie Robert S. Gordon Durward T. Shorey William C. Perkins Dorothy R. W. Thebeau Oak Street L. Eugene Thebeau Bath Iron Works Corp White Plains N. Y St. Agnes Hospital Miss Thebeau Good Council College Comoons

Georgetown Glimpses of Local Visitors and Affairs

A roundup from Georgetown notes residents visiting kin in Bath Kennebec Point and Topsham, including Charles Lewis, Walter Cummings, and Rev. Walter Schoepfer departing for Wal tham Mass. Events include a 30th wedding anniversary party for Mr. and Mrs. C L Hinckley, hospital update on Donald Schoepfer, and a report on the 105 foot Robinhood flagpole topmast damage in a stiff gale.

Charles Lewis Five Islands Harry Heald Harold J. Brown Kennebec Point Miles Hagan Bath Walter V. Cummings Town Woodrow Gray Baby Elizabeth Hunt Topsham Seward E. Emmons First Selectman Everett C. Higgins Frank Ellis Ethel R. Beane Clyde Jordan Portland Nancy Russell Walter Schoepfer First Baptist Church Schoepfer Lakeview United Baptist Church Waltham Mass Howard M. Trafton Alex Cunningham Boston Sydney Dalrymple Brookline Rapheal Higgins Hallowe'en C. L. Hinckley Sagadahoc Bay Martha Bowen John Gordon Walter Powers John R. Blackie William Todd Joseph F. Higgins Harold Brown B. H. Woodside Frank Heald Walter Newdick William A. Todd Burton Earl Melrose Charles Soule Edwin Pinson Martha Rich Bowen Donald Schoepfer Symmes Hospital Arlington

Funeral Services for John W Biggins

The funeral of John W Biggins longtime Hyde Windlass Co employee who died Saturday was held Tuesday at St Marys church with a High Requiem mass. Rev Fr Tim Maney eulogized Uncle John to a large gathering including Windlass workers from out of town. The St Marys choir and Mrs Grace Cunningham provided music and floral tributes from the Hyde Windlass Co, various plant departments and mourners. Bearers included Edward Newnan Port land and others. several out of town attendees came from Mass and Philadelphia to pay respects.

John W. Biggins Hyde Windlass Co St. Mary's Church David Surette Timothy C. Maney John St. Mary's Grace E. Cunningham George Comeau Edward Newnan Portland Thomas Considine Somerville Mass John M. Conley Eugene F. Bridges Eugene J. Footer Albert G. Lesier Ralph Gay Mark W. Hennessey Mere Frank McCarty Rr Conn Oan Walsh Medford Thomas,Jr Margaret Newman Edward Mary John Quirk Deerfield Anna Biggins Malden Mary Biggins Philadelphia

Fogg Candidate for Commander American Legion

Portland physician Dr C Eugene Fogg vice commander of the Maine Department was endorsed as candidate for department commander by the Ralph D Caldwell Post Woodfords. A longtime Legion leader and national officer with extensive service in the Forty and Eight he directed major child welfare immunization drives and holds multiple honorary and professional positions in Maine New England and national groups.

C. Eugene Fogg Portland Department of Maine American Legion Legion Ralph D. Caldwell Woodfords Fogg Caldwell New England Legion Americanism Dr. Fogg Cumberland County Maine Narragansett Pier R. I St. Louis Portland Lodge of Elks Massachusetts Institute of Technology Alumni Association Western Maine Bowdoin College Medical School of Maine 240Th Coast Artillery Maine National Guard United States Army Reserve Cumberland County Medical Society

Harvest Supper and Halloween Party by Music and Drama Club

The Cos Mop Cosmopolitan music and drama department hosted a harvest supper and Halloween party in their clubhouse last Wednesday with 21 attendees. Prizes went to Mrs Paul J Boudreau for funniest costume Miss Alice F Johnson for prettiest and Mrs Frank A Hodgdon for most original costume.

Cosmopolitan Club Paul J. Boudreau Alice F. Johnson Frank A. Hodgdon Leslie J. Wold Boudriny Gardiner R. Deering Johnson William W. Dennison Eleanor P. Dainforth

Infant son of Mr and Mrs Thayer dies in Portland

William A Thayer five day old son of Mr and Mrs John W Thayer of 39 Western Avenue died Thursday morning at Children’s Hospital Portland where the infant was taken Wednesday Prayers were said at the grave Maple Grove Cemetery Friday at 2 pm

William A John W .Thayer Western Avenue Children’s Hospital Portland Maple Grove Cemetery

Funeral for Nathan W. Eaton Held at Curtis Funeral Home

Nathan W. Eaton died Friday in this city. The funeral was Sunday at 2 p.m. at Curtis Funeral Home 105 Center Street with Rev. Charles R. Sims officiating. Bearers were grandsons Philip Exton Clarence Exton Martin Exton and Nathan Watson. Burial followed at Small Point Cemetery in Phippsburg.

Nathan W. Eaton Curtis Funeral Home Center Street Charles R. Sims Philip Clarence Martin Exton Nathan Watson Small Point Cemetery Phippsburg

Five Islands Community Sees Busy Weekend and Open Deer Season

Five Islands residents and visitors flocked to cottages and cottages hosted guests from Kittery Bath and Malden while families announced moves to Duneedin Florida and Waltham Mass. The week marked a school closure for a Maine Teachers Association convention and the first day of open deer season drawing hunters to the area.

Serepta Pinfold Maine Teachers Association Portland Horace Rittall Woolwich Walter Reed Reed Alton Reed Percy Allen Oakland Albertina Perkins Waltham Mass Percy Savage Bath Iron Works Harold Pinkham Ada MacGillivary Percy MacGillivary John Grindell Walter Savage Kittery Walter Schoepfer Donald Fred Carr Schoepfer George MacKinnon Malden Victor Pinkham Orville Roeve Morse High School Bath Tron Works Eugene Baker Leon Williams L. H. Rowe Bath Rowe Bath Memorial Hospital Roland Harford Georgetown Five Islands Russell Pinkham Ellsworth Pinkham Joseph G. Stevens Maurice Pinkham Harlan Pinkham Merton Pinkham Duneedin Fla

Central League Holds Regular Meeting at Parish House

Central Church League met in the parish house Monday with 35 members present. Prizes were won by four women after a business session, and plans were set for a Christmas sale December 14 and a card party November 15. Hosting duties and committee roles were assigned for tables, refreshments, and aprons.

Central Church League Leon Pennell Belle Welch Carl Nelson Bowen Torrey Leslie J. Weld Gardiner R. Deering League Marius H. Page Francis Hill Harold S. Avery William H. Small Charles Soule Alexander MacDonald Leonard M. Lord

Halloween Party For Three Year Old Jackie Oliver

Jackie Oliver hosted a Saturday party for three year olds from 3 to 5 pm at 182 North Street with sandwiches ice cream cake and tarts. Guests included David Lee Eleanor Marks Billy Haggett Anne Haggett Elford Stover Jr Rita Gediman Sally Snowdon Billy D Daley Gretchen Trott Judith Trott and Reita Collins. Lieut Leroy V. Honsinger of the U.S. Navy is to leave Bath for Washington D.C. late November to join the Pacific fleet.

Jackie Oliver William W. Oliver North Street David Lee Eleanor Marks Billy Haggett Anne Haggett Elford Stover Rita Gediman Sally Snowdon Billy Dra Daley Gretchen Judith Trott Reita Collins Leroy V. Honsinger U.S Bath Bath Iron Works Corp Washington, D. C

Mrs Denia Abbott Dies at New Milford Conn

Mrs Denia Abbott wife of Lee L Abbott died at her home in New Milford Connecticut on October 24 She was born June 19 1878 in Essex Vermont and had lived in Rumford Danbury Bath and New Milford She is survived by her husband a daughter two brothers and two sisters Funeral services were held October 27 at Advent Christian church New Milford with Rev E Z Ellis and Rev William Hambridge officiating Interment at Central Cemetery Brookfield Conn Also mentioned is the surviving family of Mr Coombs with two daughters and three grandchildren in Auburn and New Milford

Lucille and Beaulieu Augusta E. Carter Wooloni Lucy Willis Gardiner Syrena Wilson Randolph Nathaniel Stover Bath Charles Gillis Maine Teachers’ Association Portland Boston Denia Abbott Lee L. Abbot Church Street New Milford Conn Essex Carlos and Elizabeth G. Bellows Rumford Danbury Zephie A. Rice Warren Bellows Howard Bellows Seattle Wash Neomah Spensley Georgie Bellows Lillis Funeral Advent Christian Church E. Z. Ellis William Hambridge Dan

Brunswick poultry farmer Roy W. McIntosh dies at 30

Roy W. McIntosh 30 of Maquoit road Brunswick died suddenly Sunday evening at Bath Memorial hospital after a daylong transfer. Born April 20 1907 in Hanson Massachusetts he was the son of Duncan H. and Edna Pringl McIntosh. He lived in Woolwich until moving to Brunswick three years ago and worked with his dairy farmer father. He graduated Pine Tree Academy Auburn and studied two years at Atlantic Union College South Lancaster Massachusetts. In Brunswick he farmed poultry. Survived by his wife formerly Ruth Strand of Gloucester Maine his parents two sisters Ruth Deininger Stoneham Massachusetts and Ruby Redding Natick Massachusetts and one brother Roland D. McIntosh Woolwich.

Roy W. McIntosh Maquoit Road Brunswick Bath Memorial Hospital Woolwich Duncan H. McIntosh Mr. MccIntosh Hanson Mass Duncan Edna Pringl McIntosh Pine Tree Academy Auburn Atlantic Union College South Lancaster Ruth Strand Gloucester Ruth Joseph Deininger Stonehall Ruby Hubert Redding Natick Roland D. McIntosh

Ellis F. Coombs Dies at 84 in West Bath Farm Loss

Ellis F. Coombs 84, a well known West Bath farmer, died at Bath Memorial Hospital after illness last week. He suffered a broken shoulder in an accident two weeks earlier. Born in West Bath to Cowen and Mary Wilda Coombs, he lived there his entire life and ran a large Foster Point road farm. He was a member of West Bath Orange.

Ellis F. Coombs West Bath Bath Memorial Hospital Mr. Coombs Cowen Mary Wilda Coombs Foster Point Road West

Mrs Margaret Williams dead at 48 in Portland

Mrs Margaret Williams 48 wife of Harry T Williams of Morning street Portland former West Bath resident died suddenly at Queens Hospital Portland on Sunday Oct 24 after an operation two weeks earlier Survived by husband daughter Marion and son Harry Jr She was active in Foster Point summer social life attended West Bath Red Cross and church groups Funeral at Cathedral of Immaculate Conception burial in Calvary Portland Attendees from Bath and West Bath listed with names of local relatives and friends

Margaret Williams Harry T. Williams Morning Street Portland West Bath Queens Hospital Women's Council The Daughters of Isabella

Nathan W Eaton 82 Bath resident dies after long career

Nathan W Eaton, 82, longtime Bath resident for about 60 years, died in Bath after residing at 25 Milan Street last year. Born in Bowdoin, he farmed and ran a wholesale fish business in Phippsburg for nearly 60 years and served as road commissioner. Survived by three sons Sidney L Eaton Leon R Eaton and Roland E Eaton and three daughters Mrs Harry H Watson Mrs Paul F Gilmore and Mrs Harold R Shaw plus nephew Charles Eaton and several grandchildren.

Nathan W. Eaton Phippsburg Milan Street Bowdoin Nathan W Sarah Carr Eaton Sidney L Leon R. Eaton This City Roland E. Eaton Swarthmore Harry H. Watson Paul F. Gilmore Bath Harold R. Shaw Woolwich Charles Eaton Auburn

Ellis F Coombs Funeral Held at Foster's Point Road

The funeral for Ellis F. Coombs of Foster's Point road was held Sunday at two at the Arthur F. Mayo funeral residence on High street. Rev. David L. Wilson officiated. Bearers included Fred Lord Harold L. Safford Fred A. Bubier and Hiram C. Brown. Burial followed at Oak Grove cemetery. Mr and Mrs Frank E. Moses and Mr and Mrs Raymond Trott of Corliss street spent the weekend in West Medford and Somerville Massachusetts.

Ellis F. Coombs Foster's Point Road Arthur F. Mayo High Street David L. Wilson Central Church Fred Lord Harold L. Safford Bath Fred A. Bubier Hiram C. Brown West Bath Oak Grove Cemetery Frank E. Moses Raymond Trott Corliss Street West Medford Somerville Mass

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Roy A. Goss Rae Rita Gerald Emerson School Theresa Muise Florence Young Beulah Naylor Marguerite McGurty Alice Pratt Marguerite Seamans Maurice Budge Fred Richter Hilda Harford Gertrude Harriman Helena Passmore Dorothea Bacher Bernard Alexander Maynard Brown Margaret Muise Audrey Prosser Phyllis Prosser Edith Bacher D. M. Humphreys & Co Sagadahock Block Bath, Me Church League Dorothy Hagan North Yarmouth Academy Robinhood Moses Riggs Riggsville Newell Campbell Moses Lennan Drama Club Entertainment William A. Thayer N. W. Eaton Central League Bath Savings Institution Denia Abbot New Milford, Conn Ella Coombs Florence Tourigney Melvenar Folsom Geraldine Fourigney Melvenar Briggs Calvary Cemetery Leon Genthner Charles Genthner Donald Emero Lincoln Williams Grace Waterman Dorothy Waterman Edward Jenks Fred S. Curtis & CO Thomas R. Huston
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