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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1945

Page

5

Y.A.Y.F. Society Plans Public Supper and Play

In Richmond the Y.A.Y.F. met with 15 members and outlined a December 14 supper. The group's play When a Woman Decides will be presented in Bowdoinham on Thursday, Nov. 29, with Douglass as chairman and Terrell, Chipman among organizers.

Y.A.Y.F. Society of the Church Douglass Ruie Bernice Terrell Lillian Ia Chipman Y.A.Y.F Bowdoinham E. Dean Foss U.S.A New Jersey Army Auburn David Sgt. Foss Jerrald Foss Navy Dresden Avenue Gardiner Basil Foss White Street Esther King Mildred Morris Barbara Bond Hilda Harford Doris Pullen Lois Webber University of Maine Florence Anderson Virginia Anderson Main Street Brockton Mass Anderson George Maver Russell Ring Esther Ring Russell Rebecca Lee Stilphen Ring Leander Ring Gardiner Road Laura Stilphen Freda Witham Thomaston Solon Purinton Marion Purinton North Front Street Purinton Harry Brown Waterville Boothbay Harbor Gerald Witham Gardiner Street Samuel Dorrence Sally Augusta Carl Anderson Deborah School Street Frank Anderson New York Portland Charles B. Day Pleasant Street Carrie Haskell Ernest G Herbert West Dresden Melvin Curtis Myrtle Street Raymond Curtis Jean Glen Lamoreau Pamela Letha Edwards Cpl Fort Bragg N. C Cpl. Curtis Europe Richard Parent Richard Paarent PO3 USNR San Francisco Calif Philippines Barnstable Pacific Area Henry Farley Wallace Farley Raymond Libby North Pleasant Street Eben Baker Waldoboro Frank Beedle Annie Johnson Oarra Arthur Fossett Ralph Alfred Niles Brunswick Genevieve Margaret Creegan Jamaica Plain Harry Little

Boys Learn Refereeing For Basketball At YMCA

A Junior Central Board of Referees organized at the YMCA by Elton L. Pinkham to train younger boys in officiating basketball. Charles Burgess heads the group with Richard Gilmore as vice president. Alfred Parks to instruct on proper refereeing. Members will officiate in YMCA leagues and may work with outside teams to gain experience.

Elton L. Pinkham Charles Burgess Richard Gilmore Gene Allen Ford Arthur Johansen Phillip Dodge George Kingsbury Douglas Casey Edward Mosher Albert Cullen Raymond Ryan Bernard Pomerleau Edward Bourget Richard Cullen Maurice Warner Charles Babine Laurent Pomerleau Donald Harrison Richard Kingsbury Ross Dodge Alfred “Bloody” Parks Central Board Grammar J. W. League Grammar League Gene Albert Allan Ford Richard Callan

Veterans' Coordinator Named at Standard Oil of New Jersey

Capt. F. V. Lowden, released from the U S Coast Guard Reserve after 42 months in the Third Naval District, is named Veterans' Coordinator for Standard Oil of New Jersey and affiliates including Colonial Beacon Oil. A longtime company lawyer since 1920, he will push reinstatement of returning veteran employees. He served as a World War I major in Field Artillery and is active in American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the Military Order of World War I. in peacetime he is an officer in the New Jersey National Guard. He resides in Roselle New Jersey with two sons in naval aviation.

F. V. Lowden United States Coast Guard Reserve Standard Oil Co New Jersey Colonial Beacon Oil Company Lowden United States Coast Guard Third

Heavy Thanksgiving traffic strains Boston rail lines

Railroad officials report very heavy traffic over Thanksgiving. Two trains of 17 cars each were required to handle the traffic out of Boston for the 4.50 p m train Wednesday. One of them was a Bath and Rockland special and every seat was taken with a few standing nation passenger and baggage car in front. By this arrangement the train reached Maine stations only 17 minutes late, a great improvement over past years on such occasions.

Boston Bath and Rockland Maine

Weekend Guest Update In Richmond Social Circles

Miss Phyllis Stover visited Miss Verona Pinkham of Richmond for a weekend stay as part of local society entertainment and social activity.

Phyllis Stover Verona Pinkham Richmond

Georgetown Robinhood boats strain as high tides lash shore

Last week heavy seas and gales caused four inch water over the Peterson dock at Georgetown, with one boat adrift but later rescued. Schools closed midweek to allow teachers to visit homes as storms loom over residents and visitors attend Thanksgiving gatherings across Robinhood.

Robinhood Peterson Dock Georgetown Center John R. Blackie West Georgetown Elizabeth Harris Beatrice Bouton Bath Gilbert Gunnell Waltham Mass Walter Williams Thomas Wiliams Oakley Thibodeau Ed Clough Gerald Walter MacEilman Alonzo Thibodeau Ambrose Thibodeau Seguinland Myrtle Greenstreet Portland Nettie Gray Earle Hagan Eva Wheeler Joseph Proctor Everett Stevens Linwood Stevens Lester Powers George P Edward C. Clareyss Peterson Francis M. Johnson Allenville N. Y Yonkers Sally Masters MacMahan Miss Masters Masters School Dobbs Ferry Perley Keith Danvers Daigle Hampton Beach Indian Point Miami Fla Lane Frank Boyd Dorothy Stuart Carroll Powers Harry Heald Roy Moulton Roland Peterson Louise Murray New York Adolph Spear George Laskey Laskey Clarence Hill J. H. Brown West Newton Elizabeth Hunt Boston Clarina ,Michelson Thomaston, Conn Jack Shafron Michelson S . Rockwell Harvey Lee Buffalo W. Clinton Allen Rye Lee Lauretta M. Jones Joseph Higgins William Todd Walter Cummings T. S. Moulton Bernard Anderson Moulton Alonzo’ Thibodeau

Mrs Eugene Pierce of West Southport Dies in Bath

Mrs Eugene Pierce of West Southport passed away Friday in Bath after calling on friends. Her death ends a long life noted by neighbors and relatives.

Eugene Pierce West Southport Bath

Dromore Grange Holds Thanksgiving Themed Meeting

Dromore Grange gathered Tuesday evening for a festive program organized by Maurice Warner. Worthy Master Robert Metcalf announced the December 11 meeting to elect officers and a trip for Mrs Alfreda Perkins to the State Grange in Portland December 3 to 5. The group planned December 18 for a Christmas tree and party. A suitcase race and a pumpkin pie eating contest highlighted the program, with Mrs Alfreda Perkins and Miss Lucy Rogers honored for birthdays.

Dromore Grange Maurice Warner Robert Metcalf Alfreda Perkins Grange Portland State Grange Jennie Miller Edward Miller Evelyn Beals John Flaherty Manion Campbell Pond The Elmer Rogers Annie Wilson Dear Old Maine Charlotte Owen Georgiana Thorpe Grace Trask Marion Holbrook Francina Williams Appree Aletha Campbell Phie McPherson Clarence Spinney Arthur Harrington Bina Staples Lucy Rogers

The King Of Kings at Winter Street Church Sunday

Cecil B. DeMille’s The King Of Kings will be shown at 7 p.m. Sunday at Winter Street church as part of the 150th anniversary celebration. The Fireside club sponsors the event with no admission charge.

Winter Street Church Cecil B. DeMille Fireside Club Mary Magdala Jesus

Rotary Host to Morse High Football Players

The Rotary Club met Tuesday at Sedgwick with Morse High School football players and coaches as special guests. Duncan Farrell, Austin Miller, Henry Small and William Johnson spoke, and Johnson introduced the players who earned letters this season amid a hearty Rotary greeting.

Rotary Club Sedgwick Morse Duncan Farrell Austin Miller Henry Small William Johnson Johnson Rotarians

Allegra Girl Scouts Plan Charity Tea at Morse High

Allegra Girl Scouts met Monday at Morse High School to arrange a charity tea for December 13 at Mrs. John’s home. Tickets are 50 meats each with Marjorie Rogers as ticket chair and Lorainne Fortier making posters. Proceeds fund new service uniforms and seek generous patronage.

Allegra Girl Scouts Committee Morse High School John Marjorie Rogers Loraine Fortier

Five Islands Harbor Battered by Dual Storms

Last week two powerful storms caused extensive damage on Five Islands with high tides washing away boardwalks and flooding structures. Malden Island sustained the heaviest losses including a damaged cook house and ruined float runway. Local residents and aid efforts are noted, along with community updates and upcoming events.

Malden Island Cook House Russell Boynton Lloyd Pinkham Harriet Worrell Craw Island Spencer Monticello Norman Howard Bath Ledgemere Beach Warner Eustis Ledgemere Rocks

Wiscasset Men Return Home From Wars and Leaves

Wiscasset area residents head home or on leave after military service and assignments. John B. Sutter and James Sutter receive discharges after long Pacific and European service. Lt. Brewster D. Doggett takes a 30 day leave from Gulfport. Ensign Richard M. Haggett, Navy Reserve, commissioned and heading to duty in the Pacific. Families host Thanksgiving gatherings and observe holiday travel and visits across Maine and nearby states.

John B. Sutter USN Seabees Pacific James Sutter Bryce J. Sutter Moatsweag Brewster D. Doggett Gulfport Miss Samuel B. Doggett High Street Richard M. Haggett North Edgecomb Ensign USNR Columbia University Midshipman School New York City Ensign Haggett Lincoln Academy U. of M Navy Rensselar Polytechnic Institute Harold Haggett Los Angeles Calif Parker E. Moreau Harwood Ellis Chestnut Hill Mass Richard V. R. Lyman John V. R

West Bath Grange Enjoys Evening Program

West Bath grange met with 72 members and guests. Thelma Sylvester presented an evening program featuring Marguerite Atwood singing One Day When We Were Young and Bless This House. A discussion on how far to aid foreign nations followed, led by Simpson Henderson Haggett, urged looking after domestic interests. Various musical numbers and a humorous story capped a pleasant night with dancing to finish.

West Bath Grange Thelma Sylvester Marguerite Atwood Brunswick Reginald Farnham Herbert Simpson David Henderson Edwin W. Haggett Carlton Andrews Penny March Elwin Greig Fred Sturtevant Persis Miller Annie Henderson Sidney Pendleton

Victoria’s 12th year vow to be good as queen

When Victoria learned at age twelve she would become queen her first words expressed a pledge to rule well. The famous moment reflects the future monarch’s early sense of duty and public burden.

Victoria

Watrous of Ridgefield Dies After Long Legal Career

Martin W. Watrous, Esq. of Ridgefield Connecticut, born December 1870 in Bay City Michigan, died in Bath at 7:30 am. He practiced law in Portland and Chicago, spent time in Alaska during the Klondike rush, and had West South and New York ties. He leaves a widow Evelyn Call Watrous. Funeral held in Ridgefield. he was a Rotary guest and joined the Bath club during his visit last month.

Bath Martin W. Watrous Ridgefield Conn Mr. Watrous Bay City Michigan Duluth High School University of Minnesota St. Paul Harvard Law School Portland Oregon Chicago Alaska New York City Evelyn Call Maine Rich's Mountain New Meadows Watrous Frank A. Given Andrews Road Rotary Club Bath Club

Mrs. Etta Harriman Dies After Long Illness

Mrs. Etta G. Harriman widow of Alvin B. Harriman died November 15 at 7 Albion Street Melrose Highlands Massachusetts after a long illness. She was born in Westport daughter of Galen Otis and Mary D. Mitchell and is survived by two sons Ernest of Melrose and Philip of New Haven and four daughters Katherine of Melrose Mrs Marcus Wright Mrs Donald Siebert of Gardner and Mrs Arnold Stacy of East Templeton plus 11 grandchildren. Funeral services were held November 17 at the First Baptist Church Melrose and burial followed November 18 in Westport.

Etta G. Harriman Alvin B. Harriman Albion Street Melrose Highlands Mass Westport Galen Otis Mary D. Mitchell Ernest H Melrose Philip A New Haven Donald W. Siebert Gardner, Mass Arnold C. Stacy East Templeton Cambridge University of Maine Yale University Ernest Katherine Wallace Forgery First Baptist Church of Charles M. Tubbs Bath

Mrs Mary A Lynch Dies At Memorial Hospital At 63

Mrs Mary A Lynch widow of Jack Lynch of 63 Oak Street died at Memorial hospital after a five day stay. Born in Ireland October 12 1872 to James and Mary Drisco she came to the United States as a young woman and lived in Bath most of her life. She was a member of St Marys Roman Catholic church. Survived by sisters Nellie and Annie Drisco of Lewiston prayers were said at Arthur F Mayo Son funeral home and burial was in Oak Grove family plot.

Navy Bath Iron Works Bath Young People’s Society of the Church Victor Pinkham Fred Rittall Mary Louise Pinkham Clifton Little Charles Osborne Library Hall Rudolph Pinkham George Middleton Arthur Cochrane Myricks Mass Coast Guard Philippines Mary Louise Barbara Pinkham North Yarmouth Academy William Marr Marr Beulah Miller Ivan Pinkham Togus Veterans Hospital Frank Locke Kittery P. B. Savage Judson Senecal Yarmouth Fred Carr Natalie McMahan James McNeil Franz Stevens Lloyd Victor Harold Pinkham Franz Fairfield Sanitarium Branwell Harford Boston Charlotte Gray Raphael Higgins Linda Gordon Orville Rowe Wilson Moore Etta Moore Cpl Albert Moore Bath Memorial Hospital Mary A. Lynch Jack Lynch Oak Street Memorial Hospital Ireland James Mary Minnehan) Drisco Arthur F. Mayo & Son High Street Oak Grove

Miss Helen H Trott Dies in Bath Resident at 982 High Street

Miss Helen Harris Trott, 50, daughter of the late Joseph Mc Cobb Trott and Annie Harris Trott, died early Thursday at 982 High Street. A Bath native, she lived in the city all her life and belonged to Grace Episcopal Church. She is survived by brother Raymenuch H. Trott of Providence R. I. and sister Miss Anna M. Trott of Bath, with a nephew Houghton Me.

Helen Harris Trott Joseph McCobb Trott Annie Harris Trott High Street Miss Trott Bath Grace Episcopal Church Raymenuch H. Trott Providence R. J Anna M. Trott Houghton

Obituary Notice for Cobb Trott and Family

Funeral services for Cobb Trott and relatives including A. S. N.R. and nieces Miss Virginia Trott Providence and Mrs. Samuel Hazard of Philadelphia were private. It is requested that flowers be omitted.

Cobb Trott Virginia Trott Providence Samuel Hazard Philadelphia

Eleanor Denham Warden Dies Suddenly in New York

Eleanor Denham Warden died at her home in New York City on November 26. Born July 18, 1876 in Bowdoin Maine, she was active in music and amateur opera. She married William P. Warden in 1898 and lived in England Paris Boston and finally New York. Funeral at St Bartholomew's Chapel in NYC followed by burial in Forest Hills Boston.

Eleanor Denham Warden East 70Th Street New York City Bowdoin Maine Weston T Melinda Potter Denham Ba H High Street Sedgwick Hotel William P. Warden England Paris America Beacon Hill Boston Indian Rock Rangeley Lake Bath Alden P. Denham Middle Street St. Bartholomew’s Chapel Park Avenue Forest Hills Cemetery

Walter S. Rowe dies at 72 West Street after illness

Walter Scott Rowe of Portland died at home on West Street after weeks of illness. Born August 5, 1870 in Georgetown, he led Chase Transfer Co and Casco Paper Box Co, served on Casco Mercantile Trust Co board, and held Kiwanis, Masonic, and Kora Temple memberships. Survived by son Allen B. Rowe, daughter Dorothy Rowe, two brothers, two grandchildren, and a nephew. Funeral Tuesday at 2 at 749 Congress Street. interment Forest City Cemetery.

Walter Scott Rowe Charles F. Chase Portland West Street Georgetown Benjamin and Rachel Hagan Rowe Shaw's Business College Chase Transfer Co Casco Paper Box Co Old Casco Mercantile Trust Co Kiwanis Congress Street Forest City Cemetery

Death of Miss Claire McIlwain in Philadelphia

Mrs. Raymond Trott learned Friday of the sudden death of her aunt Miss Claire McIlwain of Philadelphia. Miss McIlwain spent summers in Bath as a guest of Mrs. Galen C. Moses and her sister Mrs. Amory Houghton. She had been in poor health for years and the funeral was held in Philadelphia after Mrs. Trott traveled there Friday afternoon.

Raymond Trott Claire McIlwain Philadelphia Miss McIilwain Bath Galen C. Moses Amory Houghton Trott

Miss Helen Trott's Private Funeral

Private funeral services for Miss Helen Trott were held at her High Street home Saturday at two o'clock. Rev. Charles M. Tubbs conducted the rites and she was buried in Maple Grove in the family lot.

Helen Trott High Street Charles M. Tubbs Maple Grove

Mrs. Lynch Funeral Prayers Held at Mayo Residence

Prayers were held Saturday morning at nine o'clock for Mrs. Mary A. Lynch at the Mayo Funeral residence and the burial followed in the family lot at Oak.

Mayo Mary A. Lynch Oak Grove

Puerto Rico among world’s most densely populated agrarian regions

Puerto Rico ranks as one of the world’s most densely populated agrarian areas, highlighting intense land use pressure and agricultural activity in a limited island space. The observation notes the juxtaposition of high population density with farming practices.

Puerto Rico

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Y.M.C.A Good Neighbor Club Walter Nelson Philip Pinkham Donald Nichols Helen Pinkham Betty Carr Walter Savage Keith Wiscasset le Havre France Marius H. Page North St Kennebec Helen H. Trott Banday Mrs. Lynch Fred S. Curtis & Co Washington Street
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