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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1948

Page

4

Shrine convention program and council notes near Gardiner

A Gardiner area report details a Shrine convention program with refreshments and a long list of attendees including William and George Lamoreau and many local residents. It notes a Mount Carmel chapter service and a Maine County Council meeting with president Christine Poulin speaking on her Miami trip. The piece mentions ship evacuations near the North Atlantic, recent home moves by the Throwers, births, illnesses, and local visits.

Atlantic City Mt. Carmel Eugene Gordon Pearl Perry James Lothridge Rahal A Thrower George En Lamoreau Eben Bullover Mea Melvin Curtis Raposo Ti McFee Maurice Raymond Libby Bae Clowes Guiou Roy Dickinson

Residents join services for Eugene Hussey in Framingham visit notes

Nat greatparents in 5 are among attendees. Mr. and Mrs. C B edy and family are mentioned. Mrs Della Grondin visited daughter Mrs Paul Jack in Framingham Massachusetts. Zada Cakoulis of Albany and Ralph Leavitt with son of Augusta attended last week.

C. B. Edy Filiams Mellrose Della Grondin Paul Jack Framingham Maas Zada Cakoulis Albany N. Y Ralph Leavitt Augusta Eugene Hussey

Death Services Held for Henrietta E Libby in Maine

Henrietta E Libby died November 10 at Maine General Hospital. Services were held Saturday at the Libby home on Pleasant Street. Born July 1, 1874 in Beverley Massachusetts she was the widow of Frank Libby and had lived in town 40 years. She spent Winters in Brook New York with daughter Frances Libby. She leaves two sisters Mrs Jah Parsons and Miss Grace Swasey and a brother Benjamin Swasey all of Beverley Massachusetts.

Henrietta Libby Maine General Hospital Pleasant Street Beverley Mass Charles E Mary Herrick Swasey Frank Libby Brook N. Y Frances Libby Baptist Arch Jah Parsons Grace Swasey Benjamin Swasey

Funeral services for Eugene Hussey

Funeral services for Eugene Hussey were held Wednesday at the Roberts funeral rooms with Rev. William Bennett of the Methodist church officiating. Bearers from Richmond lodge of Masons included George Yeaton Carl Curtis Don Cate James Meserve Dewey Fisher and John Parker. Burial followed in Richmond Cemetery.

Eugene C. Hussey Eugene Hussey Roberts William Bennett Methodist Chute George Yeaton Carl Curtis Don Cate James Meserve Dewey Fisher John Parker Richmond Lodge of Masons Richmond Cemetery

Live Wire Safety Advice For Bystanders

Emergency guidance urges not to touch a person shocked by electricity unless the rescuer can safely separate them from the wire. Call a doctor and the lightning company immediately for help.

Charlotte Amalie Harbor News Keeps Virgin Islands Proud

West Indian harbor at Charlotte Amalie, named for King Christian V’s consort, stood among the finest in the West Indies. The golden age port, capital of the Virgin Islands, often jammed with ships and goods.

Charlotte Amalie Christian V of Denmark West Indies Virgin Islands

Local notes from Powna hall to Eastern River grange officers

Mrs Walter Beckwith involvement at Powna hall and Cecil Pare management noted. Farm Bureau officers named with Mrs Leslie Souviney as chairwoman and other club leaders listed. Church events include Eastern River grange installation date pending and Bridge Academy’s Grace leader Mrs Alice Bailey from Pittston helps organize a new Grove/Greene at the school.

Walter Beckwith Powna Hall Cecil Pare Fred Berry Bath Norman Bailey Charles Dare Augusta Dorothy Rittall Bridge Academy Thomas James Eastern River Grange Fred Allen Leonard Alexander Daisy Hailey Roger Frey Merton Emerson Anna Alexander Effie Allen Lou Laws Nettle Alexander Ceres Helen Jewett Pomona Ruth Suilphen Flora Barbara Emerson Farm Bureau Leslie Souviney Ray Perry Harland McCob Frank Houdlette James McCoy George Allen Melville Houdlette Methodist Church South Dresden Frank Higgins Roland Amond Louella Costello Alice Bailey Pittston Greece

Global Seas Show Uneven Levels Challenge Sailors

Researchers note that ocean surface height varies by region causing navigation challenges. Currents tides and planetary forces create uneven sea levels impacting shipping routes and marine operations.

Wreath Making Leads to Holiday Craft Workshop

The article details Mrs. William Stewart’s wreath making and table decorations for a holiday gathering. It notes various crafted greens, corsages, and centerpieces, lunch arrangements, and officers elected for the ensuing year. It also mentions community events, choir plans, and local visits, concluding with a note on Armistice Day activities.

William Stewart John R Melvin Cunningham Russell G Pinkham Belle Heald Efigsnonns Russell G. Pinkham L. Earle Hagan Earle Hagan Thomas Watson Pinkham Richards Library Association Madeyn Berry Walter Moore Alvah Morse Patsy

Armistice recess and community notices at Five Islands

Five Islands pupils enjoyed a two day Armistice recess while the Good Neighbor club held a busy but small meeting. A baked bean supper is set for Saturday at Library hall from five to six. Many locals attended church youth groups and visits over the holiday, including Mrs E E Pinkham and family, Miss Jeanette Pinkham, and others. The Georgetown fire department battled a burning abandoned house at Harmon's Harbor with no wind spread, saving nearby woods and homes.

F. Higgins Libetwes Working League Higgins L. Earle Ha‘gan Ralph Davis North Edgecomb Harry Carlisle Roland E. Peterson William Bisseth Bisseth Dorothy W. Stuart Edward C. Clarey Alonzo Thibodeau Alvah Reynolds Ambrose Thibodeau Walter V. Cummings Harry H. Heald Everett Stevens First Baptist Church Cleves Henderson John Christ John R. Blackie God Parker N. Moulton Augusta West Georgetown Irving Hunt Dorchester Mass Charles Shain Princeton N. J William A. Todd Joan Hagan Christine Williams Morse High School Brunswick Morse Harold Dunton South Port Good Neighbor Club Library Hall William Marr Francis Pierce Franz Stevens Manard Thibodeau Vernal Chaney Arthur Nelson Lloyd Pinkha Five Islands Russell Pinkham Misses Harris Bouton Roland Peterson Robinhood Georgetown Clyde Pinkham Bay Point E. E Pinkham Jeanette Pinkham North Yarmouth Academy A. G. Pierce John Brown Boothbay Harbor P. B. Savage Melvin Comeau Maria Bath Lawrence Perow Vernon E. Gray Stella Hale Freeport Maurice Pinkham Kenneth Smith Yarmouth Victor Pinkham William Chase Freert Erland Moore Edith Louise Bath Memorial Hospital Henry Moore Albert Southport Moore Hiram Moore Otis Baker Norwood Capt John Huskins

Obituary: Mrs Appleton Led Active Church Work

The obituary notes Mrs. Appleton managed the Low Woman's Exchange for years and served as assistant housekeeper at Prince in New York. A contralto in the church choir, she led choir roles and church work. Surviving are two daughters, two sisters, one brother, and several nieces and nephews. Burial planned in Bath with funeral arrangements to be announced.

Lowtig’ Bie Appleton Bath Edward J

Miss Alma Reid Dies At 67 In Bath Home

Miss Alma Lillian Reid a retired teacher aged 67 died at her Deering Street home Sunday after a short illness. She taught at Eastern Nazarene Rhode Island Bailey Evening and Morse High substitute positions and helped run a Bath convalescent home. Surviving are sister Mrs Augusta Pitts and five brothers, with services held at Arthur F Mayo & Son Funeral Residence and in Knoxford Newfoundland.

Alma Lillian Reid Deering Street Knoxford N. B James and Sarah (McGure) Reid Miss Reid Eastern Nazarene School Rhode Island Bailey Evening School Morse High First Church of the Nazarene of Bath Augusta Pitts Pitts Bath Leo Reid Vancouver Ludlow Wilbur Allison Addison Reid Knoxfield Arthur F Wilfred Mulley Lynn Mass

William Jenkins Funeral Held at Oak Grove Cemetery

The funeral of William H. Jenkins was held at 2 p.m. Monday from Arthur F. Ye & Son Funeral Residence. Rev. Joseph Purdue officiated. Bearers were Richard Jenkins, Arthur Jenkins, Elmer Cameron, and William Burke. Burial followed in Oak Grove Cemetery family lot.

William H. Jenkins Arthur F. Ye & Son Joseph O. Purdue Richard Jenkins Arthur Jenkins Elmer Cameron William Burke Oak Grove Cemetery

Pearl Oyster Reaches Major Milestone in Fourth Year

A pearl oyster attains a notable growth stage in its fourth year, marking progress in its development and potential pearl formation.

Mawow

William H. Jenkins Dies at 75 in Quincy Hospital

William H. Jenkins, 75, of Quincy, Maine, died at the cy hospital after a long illness. He was born January 1, 1873, in Prince Edward Island, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Richard Jenkins.

William H. Jenkins Fore Cy Hospital Quincy Mane Cy Hospaym Prince Edward Island Se Ae Richard Jenvatit

Mrs. Thomas Anastasio Dies in Rockland

Mrs Harry Smith of Rockland received word that her husband Thomas Anastasio died Monday morning at St. Catholic church. Anastasio was well known in Bath and had been postmaster at the Rockland B P O before.

Harry Smith Rockland St. Catholic Church Anastasio Bath

Funeral of Miss Alma Reid Held at Local Residence

Funeral for Miss Alma L. Reid occurred Wednesday at Arthur F Mayo & Funeral Residence with Rev Curtis of the church and Rev Wilfred of Lynn Mass officiating. The body will be taken to Knoxford New Brunswick for a wake Friday afternoon, with burial in the family plot at Upper Knoxford Cemetery Knord.

Alma L. Reid Arthur F. Mayo Curtis Wilfred Lynn Mass Nazarene Reid Knoxford N. B Knord

Passports to Britain and visa requirements noted

Government guidance states that nationals of foreign countries must obtain a visa from the British consul or passport control officers in their district before leaving their own country, as a sign of a valid passport issued by their government.

Britain

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