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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1943

Page

5

Richmond Grange Confers Degrees and Community Notices

A large class at Enterprise grange receives first and second degrees. Plans for a public supper were finalized for Thursday. War Ration Book No. 4 distributions occurred at Richmond High School under Mrs. Earl Cronk. Community leaders and performers from Richmond attended district meetings and weddings were announced for Professor Chester Yeaton and Miss Marie Johnson. A series of lodge installations followed, with lobster stew served, detailing new officers for IOOF and Kennebec Valley Encampment.

Enterprise Grange Amy Bradley Tent U.V C.W Sadie Waltz Richmond Earl Cronk Alberta Haynes Solon Purington Wilma Walz District Commission On Community Service Augusta District Youth Fellowship Waterville George Volz Paul Bachelder Wilma Volz Grace Nelson Warren Joy Kenneth Ford Dana Ford Verona Pinkham Hilda Harford Harry Hanson Phyllis Stover Charles Trott Chester Yeaton Oberlin Ohio Marie Johnson Galesburg Ill Corp Norman Sedgley Fort Jackson S. C Emmett Furlong G.M Alfred Furlong Thomas Borjesson Foxcroft Academy Marion Young Belfast Wallace Gardiner Everett Douglas Edward Pinkham Maurice Reynolds Walter Anderson Helvin Curtis Elizabeth Haynes Harry Douglass Carl Anderson James Nelson Ernest Hodgkins Wesley Webber Perley Joy Ruth Zione Walter James Haynes Richmond Lodge Ioof H. Kenneth Small Sanborn Lodge Hallowell D. D. G. Marshall Orland Sproul D. D. G. War Irvin Brown Gardiner A. B. Cobb Treas Frank Merrill O. C. Pomeroy Charles Hall Augusta N. G. Weston P. Carver John T. Witham J. W. Randlette Wesley A. Webber Kennebec Valley George F. Coughlin Clement M. Quigg D. G. Scribe C. P Everett D. Kincaid S. W Seth C. Watson Lodge

Richmond Man Joseph Pray Found Dead at Home

Joseph E. Pray age 77 of Richmond was found dead Sunday by neighbors after an elderly cousin Homer Alexander reported an open house with no fire. Pray, a boat engineer born in Richmond, may have died Saturday. he is survived by cousins in Richmond and Bath.

Joseph E. Pray Richmond Homer Alexander Albion Vesta Booker Pray Pray Mr. Alexander Bath

Mrs Gilbert Langley Returns Home from Wakefield Visit

Mrs. Gilbert Langley of Wakefield Massachusetts has left her sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Leonard Wetherbee on Western Avenue after a several day visit and has returned home.

Gilbert Langley Wakefield Mass Leonard Wetherbee Western Avenue

Lion's Club hears wartime tales and films at Huse PTA

Lion's Club members heard Lt. (jg) John N. Fulham recount the sinking of the USS Strong in the Battle of Kulagulf and his raft escape to land. Lt. John G. Shelley, Jr. described a Atlantic plane crash and his half mile swim to shore before screening war films.

Lion's Club Huse P.T.A John N. Fulham USNR Strong Bath Kula Gulf Solomons John G. Shelley, Jr Brunswick Naval Air Station Huse Pta Joseph O. Purdue Lionesses Kulagulf United States Naval Gulf Fulham Shelley Atlantic Maine Mount Desert Island

Nequasset Auxiliary Holds All Day Session at Home

The Nequasset Auxiliary held an all day session at Mrs. Henry Dubar’s Nequasset residence on Oct. 28. A noon fish chowder dinner followed by afternoon tea honored Mrs. Martha Hague with a wedding gift. The 100-year-old tea set and chrysanthemums anchored the dining room display.

Nequasset Henry Dubar Dubar Mae Mae Gilmore Bernice Bailey Martha Hague Mae Gilmore Ruth Leeman Dorothy Reed Nellie Libby Florence Hathorn Genesta Carter Norma Holbrook Amy Cromwell

Bowie Family Spending Week in Newcastle

Mr and Mrs John Bowie of Park street are passing the week in Newcastle New Brunswick as guests of Mrs Bowies parents during their absence their son John is a guest of Mr and Mrs Clayton B Churchill of Dummer street Mr Bowie is vacationing from duties at the Bath Iron Works.

John Bowie Park Street Newcastle N. B

Georgetown Supper Supports Church Choir Fund

A successful supper at First Baptist vestry raised about 30 for the church choir. The menu included baked beans salads rolls doughnuts pie pickles and coffee. Attendees included Bath residents and local families.

Senator Brewster lauds Hull on Moscow peace message

Senator Brewster praised Secretary Hull as he told the Boston Advertising Club that hopes for a lasting peace gain encouragement from Moscow. He said Senate approval of conference results seems likely and noted Hull faced a heavy burden amid changing foreign affairs agencies.

Hull Brewster Moscow Senate Boston Advertising Club

City treasurer opens 1944 excise tax blanks for auto plates

The city treasurer has received 1944 Excise Tax blanks from the Secretary of State enabling payment for auto plates. Motor Vehicle laws require all applications to be filed before December 1.

Secretary of State

Former Bath resident boosting movies to aid the Seacoast Mission

Elizabeth Webber announces Maine Sea Coast Mission events to aid coastal work in Maine. Rev. Neal D. Bousfield presents Sunbeam films at North Congregational church vestry Cambridge on Sunday November 28 at 3 PM. Net proceeds fund missions with Bar Harbor headquarters and outreach to islands from Calais to Kittery.

Bath Times Portland Maine Sea Coast Mission Bath Popham Beach Sunbeam Maine Calais Kittery St. Philip's Church Wiscasset Neal D. Bousfield Bousfield Cambridge Sears Roebuck Porter Square Massachusetts Boston Elizabeth Webber Massachusetts Avenue

Delinquency Warning for Maine Draft Registrants

Maine local boards ordered to review delinquent registrants aged 18 to 44 and, if possible, secure compliance or prosecute. Beginning November 1, 1943 all delinquents in 18 to 44 will be classified 1-A 1-A-O or 4-E and those 18 to 37 will be ordered to report for induction or national work.

Maine Nurber

Delinquent Case Clearing Tied to FBI Cooperation

It is planned that with the cooperation of the Federal Bureau of Investigation the case of each delinquent will be cleared in a very short time.

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Beethoven's First Published Work at Age Thirteen

Composed in 1783 when Ludwig van Beethoven was 13, marking his first published musical work and early start to a storied composing career.

Beethoven

Halloween Social at Five Islands Library Hall Brightens Community

Five Islands Library Hall hosted a Halloween social with costumes, prizes for originality and humor, and snacks. The Good Neighbor club thanked helpers. local residents attended events, absences noted at Five Islands school, and a Friday Halloween party brought dressed pupils and fun prizes.

Civilian Defense Mobilizations Set for Three Sundays

State Director Col Farnum announced three statewide Civilian Defense drills for November 21, December 19 and January 16, pending Army approval. The first two are daylight drills with the January test possibly a blackout, aimed at maximizing corps participation on chosen Sunday hours.

Army F. H. Farnum Farnum

Anniversary of the United States Marine Corps Parade Call

November 10 marks the 166th anniversary of the Marine Corps. Mayor Walter C. Rogers urges citizens to honor the day with flag displays and other recognitions around the city.

United States Marine Corps Walter C. Rogers

Two boys admit five breaks at Boothbay Harbor

Two youths aged 14 and 15 confessed to five burglaries in Boothbay Harbor area. They implicated a third boy who fled to Texas with much of the loot. About 170 dollars were recovered with 12 dollars in hand. 300 gasoline coupons headed to Texas. Police planned further interrogations in related cases.

Boothbay Harbor Lincoln County Sheriff's Department John P. Crosby Maine Wiscasset Crosby Texas Boothbay Sgt J. Edward Marks Herbert Pinkham Woolwich Topsham Brunswick Yarmouth Bath Tulley

George W. Dow Dies at West Southport aged 81

George Washington Dow age 81 died at his West Southport home on Oct 27 after a lingering illness. Born in Portland he played as goalie for Forest City Roller Polo and Alameda teams. He lived in Lexington Massachusetts later worked for Standard Oil Boston office. Survived by widow Ma bel Orne Dow two daughters Hazel Dow and Beulah Parks and two grandchildren Faith Shirley and Joseph Dow Parks. Funeral Oct 30 at his West Southport home with interment at Union cemetery.

George Washington Dow West Southport Portland Joseph H Catherine Dow City Old Forest City Alameda Bath Massachusetts Lexington Boston Standard Oil Co Simon W. Robinson Lodge Hancock Church Men's Club Mabel Orne Dow Hazel P. Dow West Southport Joseph A Beulah) Parks Mass Faith Shirley Joseph Dow Parks Arthur Hamilton Union Cemetery Howard C. McKown Charles EB. Pinkham Kenneth Grey Ecbaree Simmons and Harrington

Marines Learn Dance Steps of South Pacific

Local dance halls become classrooms where Marines and local youths practice popular steps. They blend polonaise style moves with the three step and tex trot as Hooprinoe music and a drum keep time, while The Marines Hymn is played in swifter tempo.

South Pacific Paettiy Muariches Shigat Varrdtiolis Luncers

Thanksgiving Day Holiday Across States and DC

Thanksgiving Day is observed in every state except Indiana Kentucky and in North Carolina some banks may stay open. It is a holiday in the District of Columbia on Thursday Nov 25 with Kentucky excluded.

Indiana Kentucky North Carolina District of Columbia

Dr Arthur Gebhard Dies at Kezar Falls

Dr Arthur F Gebhard 71 longtime chiropractor naturopath and podiatrist died at his Kezar Falls home after a two month illness He was born in New York City and graduated in 1915 from the Palmer School of Chiropractic He belonged to Acadia Judge Knights of Pythias Bath and Lowell Temple Pythian Sisters Surviving are his daughter Florence Bartenbach two sisters Mildred Zillman and Julia Weibel and a grandson in the Armed Forces Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 pm at Stanley funeral home Kezar Falls.

Arthur F. Gebhard Bath Portland Kezar Falls Gebhard New York City Palmer School of Chiropractic Davenport Delta Sigma Chi Acadia Judge Knights of Pythias Lowell Temple Pythian Florence Bartenbach Mildred Zillman Los Angeles Julia Weibel New York Armed Forces Stanley Funeral Home

Beardsley Marine Artist Dies at 91 in Brooklyn

Frank C. Beardsley of Brooklyn New York died Saturday at his grandchildren’s home. He was born January 14 1852 in Auburn New York and studied law before turning to marine and landscape painting with studios in Cape Elizabeth and Brooklyn. He is survived by wife Elizabeth son Conrad T. Beardsley and two grandchildren. Funeral services Monday evening at Mayo Funeral Home with burial Tuesday in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Frank C. Beardsley Brooklyn Janet E Warren H. Beardsley Washington Street Mr. Beardsley Auburn N. Y Charles L Alida Russell Ten Eyck Beardsley Mayo Funeral Home High Street Charles Kinney Beacon Street

Death of Richard L. Sprague in Portland

Richard L. Sprague died in his sleep at 5 Ricker apartments in Portland early Thursday. He formerly lived in Bath at 1055 Washington Street and worked in insurance including a former Metropolitan office manager. Born in Northport, he was a World War I veteran, survived by wife Olive Soper Sprague, son Richard Jr. in the Navy, and daughter Margaret at Portland High School. Mrs. Sprague is a cousin of Mrs. Tucker of this city.

Harry W. Tucker Middle Street Portland Ricker Richard L. Sprague Sprague Bath Washington Street Northport Richard Sprague Olive Soper Sprague Richard, Jr Margaret Portland High School Tucker

Mrs Mary Field Obituary Seventy-One Years Old

Mrs Mary Field 61 wife of George L Field died Saturday night at her Main street home Topsham Born Prince Edward Island March 4 1882 daughter of Edward and Theresa Bushey Lived in the country 40 years mother of three sons George L Field Jr Alwrog Fiewt and Lir Fiward Field two daughters Mrs dtatiy Stthon Mrs Greer ae Lacey and two sisters Mrs Matsuret Lahirs and Anna McLellan plus Mrs Florence Philihen and Mrs Theresa Brrelyey and many grandchildren

Mary Field George L. Field Main Street Topsham Prince Edward Ishand Mas 4 Edward Theresa Bushey St Charles Church Brunsick George L. Field, Jr Alwrog Dtatiy St [Thon Orrs Lsat Citi Greer Ae Lacey Vath Tae Omether Theresa Brrelyey Chashitte Town Poe Matsuret Lahirs Anna McLellan Oof Florence Philihen Carleston Adas Uwe Brothers Wel Waa Dbuehes Senwerville, Mass Jd Casette Birtyes Wriasy Sin Grandchildren

Mrs Martha J Blaisdell 77 Sebasco Resident

Mrs Martha Jane Blaisdell widow of George F Blaisdell died at her home in Sebasco Monday morning. A lifelong Sebasco resident she was born in 1866 to Elbridge and Adeline Sprague Mereen. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs Sadie Hilton and Mrs

Martha Jane Blaisdell George F Blaisdell Sebasco Blais Elbridge and Adeline Sprague Mereen Sadie Hilton

Obituary for Dorothy Robinson and family details

Dorothy Robinson of Sebasco and four sisters are listed with surviving relatives including Mrs Anne Belt Lewiston Miss Mabel Me reen Sebasco Mrs Harold Endicott British Columbia Mrs Peter O'Brien Lewiston one brother Samuel Mereen East Wilton two grandchildren Me reen and Martha Robinson Sebasco and several nieces and nephews. Funeral was Wednesday afternoon at one at Curtis Funeral Home 942 Washington Street.

Dorothy Robinson Sebasco Anne Belt Lewiston Mabel Mereen Harold Endicott British Columbia Peter O'Brien Samuel Mereen East Wilton Mereen Martha Robinson Curtis Funeral Home Washington Street

Ulysses G. Whitten dies after four weeks illness

Ulysses G. Whitten, 76, of this city died at Memorial Hospital Sunday evening after a four week illness. He lived with son Eugene N. Whitten and wife at 9 Union Street. Born in Westport he was a former Hyde Windlass Co. watchman. Survived by one son Eugene Whitten. Funeral service held Wednesday at Mayo Funeral Residence 819 High Street. Burial in Westport cemetery family lot.

Ulysses G. Whitten Memorial Hospital Eugene N. Whitten Union Street Mr. Whitten Westport Charles Whitten Hyde Windlass Co Eugene Whitten Mayo High Street

Death of George Humphrey in Englewood NJ

Mrs. William D. Sewall of Washington street reported the sudden death of George Humphrey on October 27 in Englewood New Jersey where he lived for many years. He retired from business and is survived by his wife several grandchildren and one daughter Mrs. Clarence Wescott Gallup of Englewood. He had been a frequent guest at the home of the late Miss Alice Sewall.

William D. Sewall Washington Street George Humphrey Englewood N. J Humphrey Alice Sewall Clarence Wescott Gallup Wescott Gallup

Mrs Nellie E Millett Dies After Brief Illness

Mrs Nellie E Millett wife of Walter E Millett of 1642 Front Street died at Memorial Hospital after a two day illness She was born in the city to James and Julia Lyons Jones aged 45 She attended Bath schools and left many friends Survived by husband a daughter Mrs William Parker of Altoona Penn and a sister Mrs Nora Lynch of Portland

Nellie E. Millett Walter E. Millett Front Street Memorial Hospital James and Julia (Lyons) Jones Bath Millett William Parker Altoona Penn Nora Lynch Portland

Funeral services held for Ulysses G. Whitten

Funeral services for Ulysses G. Whitten were conducted Wednesday at 1 30 PM at the Mayo Funeral Residence with Rev. Frederick Moffatt officiating. Bearers included Eugene N. Whitten Robert Greenleaf Fred Greenleaf and Albert Greenleaf. Interment followed in the Westport family lot cemetery.

Ulysses G. Whitten Mayo High Street Frederick Moffatt Corliss Street Baptist Church Eugene N. Whitten Robert Greenleaf Fred Greenleaf Albert Greenleaf Westport Cemetery

Funeral services for Mrs Nellie E Millett

Funeral services for Mrs Nellie E Millett were conducted Wednesday at nine o'clock from the Mayo Funeral Residence on High street. Elks club members served as bearers, including L. V. Cooper and I. J. Cormier. Burial followed in Calvary cemetery family lot.

Nellie E. Millett Mayo High Street The Elks’ Club L. V. Cooper Leslie Plant John Carey D. J. Lerette H. V. Fielding Calvary Cemetery

Personal notes on visits and arrivals from local residents

Miss Barbara C. Trott travels to New York City to visit sister Mrs Manuel V Locsin. Edward Footer Jr returns to St John's Prep after weekend with parents in Danvers Mass. Theodore Watson back from two week vacation with son Air Cadet Richard Watson in Jonesboro Arkansas. Charles Wixson of Winslow visits Mrs Wixson's sister Mrs Herbert E Worrey. George W Larrabee of Phippsburg and Justus H Miller of Garden Street leave for Boston hotel Bellevue. Woodbury Batley welcomes birth of a son at Memorial Hospital. Kenneth Mann and daughters Janet and Maria of Livermore Falls visit Packards in Beacon Street.

Library Hall Milburn Stevens Philip Pinkham Cleon Pinkham Good Neighbor Club William McGrath Bangor Beverley Rittall Five Islands Richard Campbell Daniel MacGilvary Vincent Stevens Clayton Hanna Reginald Pinkham Dorothy Narvie Stevens Marlene Pinkham David Stevens Harry Carr Bath Ingrid Olson Garland Miss Olson Olson Beyea Gordon Beyea Lermond Davis North Anson P. B. Savage Roy Shackford Frank McMahan Somerville Mass Leon Williams Waltham L. H. Rowe Rowe Evans Elwell Beverley Gilbert Machias Ida MacGilvary Beverley Hackett Lorraine Jacqueline Sawyer John MacGilvary Morse High School O. F. Rowe J. G. Stevens Marion Stevens Portland Charlotte Gray North Yarmouth Academy Mary Stevens Victor Pinkham Beulah Miller Malden Billa Tarr W. H. Holland Mabel Dickey Ian Berry Edith Davis Wiliam McGrath Richard Potter Fred Grunwen Willie Mc Crrath Stanley Lewis Camp Badwards Barbara C. Trott Milton C. Trott Manuel V. Locsin New York City Edward Footer, Jr St John's Preparatory School Danvers Edward A. Footer Upper High Street Theodore Watson Middle Street Richard Watson Jonesboro Arkansas Charles Wixson Winslow Wixson Herbert E. Worrey Summer Street George W. Larrabee Phippsburg Justus H. Miller Garden Street Boston Woodbury Batley 176 Court Street Memorial Hospital Kenneth Mann Janet Maria Livermore Falls

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U.S.S. Strong Georgetown First Baptist Vestry Harry Carlisle Earle Hagan Dorothy Stuart Carroll Deering Elizabeth Deering Miles Hagan Mae Hagan Eva Gaudet Alfred Rowe Stanley Flewelling Walter Powers Andrew Rowe Harold F. Hunt Working League William Todd Joseph Higgins Alonzo Thibodeau Allie Hinckley Howard Trafton Roy Newman Trafton Robinhood George Powers George Laskey Arthur Laskey Bobbie Tony Jordan Bobbie Spear George Robert Faith Powers Raphael Higgins Marcia Rose Bath Memorial Hospital Augusta Rowe Zuba Holland Florence Woodside Blanche Westall Paul Akeley Campbell Cottage James Carey Ernest Heal Howard Edith Crockett George E. Jordan Vincent MacMahan George Jones Howard Fletcher Belmont Roland Peterson Louise Elsa de Brun Patrick Farrell Albert Humphrey Jewettville Thomas Williams Gilbert Gunnell West Georgetown Minnie Gray Alice Norton Aubrey Fullerton George Jordan Carroll Powers Georgetown Vestry Selective Service Board George W. Dow Arthur Gebhard Mrs Martha J. Blaisdell U. G. Whitten Fred S. Curtis & CO Thomas R. Huston Washington St
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