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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1952

Page

5

Famous Saltbox House Changes Hands In Bow Doin Sale

Mrs. Harry E. Williams sold the 250 acre Bow Doin property to Mr. and Mrs. Eben P. Morse of South Natick. Previews Inc. brokered the sale via Edward Tomlinson of Portland. The new owners plan extensive alterations, use it year round, and move their dog kennels from South Natick. The saltbox house, built in 1800, preserves original details and sits on grounds partially cleared with a brook, elms, a garage, barns, and chicken houses included in the transfer.

Harry E. Williams North Quincy Mass Bowdoin Eben P. Morse South Natick Previews, Inc National Real Estate Clearing House Edward Tomlinson Portland Realtor Jonathan Brown Captain Brown Massachusetts Tae

Dresden Mills wedding ties two families in Maine

Miss Judith Ann Peters and Clinton Berry were married at St. John s Episcopal church Dresden Mills in a double ring ceremony led by Rev. Thomas Akeley. The bride wore a white tulle gown with a fingertip veil and carried white roses. Attendants included Mrs. Mulligan as matron of honor and bridesmaids Gloria Smail Shirley Berry and Mary Brown. After a reception at Powalnbro Hall the couple planned a honeymoon in the White Mountains and will reside with the groom s mother. Both bride and groom are graduates of Bridge Academy and work in state departments. Many local events were noted including a 50th anniversary at Hun ton Hill Grange and a forthcoming magazine drive.

St. John’s Episcopal Church Dresden Mills Judith Ann Peters Raymond Perry West Dresden Mer Clinton Berry Riee Elmer Berry Thomas Akeley Gardiner James Mulligan Gloria Smail Richmond Shirley Berry Mary Brown Mulligan Miss Small Miss Brown Miss Berry Patricial Milligan Phillip Houdlette Richard Houdlette Eben Perry Se Richard Radcliff Frank M. Fellows South Dresden Dresden Mills Methodist Eastern River Grange Huntoon Hill Grange Wiscasset The Grange Bridge Academy Nancy and Thomas Bourgois South Paris Beverly Russell Erskine Academy Nina Michael Charzenko Chicago Ukrainian Evangelical Baptist Church Harold Austin Ida Robbins Peggy Lavallee Betty Monroe Carolyn Thayer Anna Tobey Barbara Potter Clifton Cate Maralyn Cora Gahan Clayton Mayers

Bath Teachers Prepare For Reading Improvement Conference

Memorial School will host a two day conference with Bath teachers serving as consultants for sessions on improving reading through social studies, gifted materials, and permanent interests. Emily Hayes of the University of Maine chairs planning with Priscilla Ferguson leading as state hostess.

Bath Goshen Conn Mary T. Hayes University of Maine New England Reading Association Priscilla Ferguson

Three Navy Veterans Sail Off On Long Pacific Voyage

Wilmington California trio Frank Thatcher 26 Pat Swift 26 and Miles Wyatt 27 sail their 43 foot schooner Camarada from La Paz to Acapulco and Central American ports. They plan an 18 to 24 month voyage depending on funds and will head to Valparaiso Chile then Marquesas and Tahiti after reaching South America.

Wilmington Calif Chile South Seas Frank Thatcher Pat Swift Miles Wyatt la Paz Acapulco Mexico Panama South American Thatcher Valparaiso Marquesas Ahiti

Accident in Robinhood Upsets Three Uninjured

An afternoon crash on a narrow Robinhood road overturned a heavy station wagon carrying Mrs. Ann Hodgkins, her 89 year old mother, and a friend from West Harpswell. All escaped through windows with minor injuries and were taken to a Brunswick doctor. The cause remains undetermined.

Robinhood Ann Hodgkins West Harpswell Peterson Zorach Ipear- Zorach Petersons Brunswick Woolwich Georgetown John Reedy Abraham Sarah Isaac Rebecca David Bathsheba Uriah Absalom Mr. Reedy God Jesus

Bay Point social noted at Maxwell home birthday

Bay Point reports the birthday celebration of Mrs. Pearl Perry at Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell's Summer home with cake by Mrs. Emory Rideout. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Gene Foster, Mrs. William Adams, Aunt Lou, and others. Autumn weather records a sunny 76 degrees as maple tree on Harold Robinson's property partially fell without damage. Personal items mention visits, travel, and Cottage activity among Bay Point residents.

Perry Harold Robinson Henry Hartley Maple Street Bath Eugene Foster Harold White West Roxbury Mass Byron Campbell Thomas Hagan BIW Timmerman Boston U. S. Navy Charlestown Navy Yard Auburn Fred P. Taylor Davis Avenue Maurice Hinckley, Jr Nina Cummings Vernon Conatt Weld Kiessling Leon Berry East Auburn Harry L. Knight Douglas Arthur Ashton Woolwich Hope Reed Stella White Bay Point

Serious Charge Not Prossed In Bath Municipal Court

A charge that Elmer O Swain aged 72 assaulted Clarence Holmes aged 51 with a claw hammer with intent to kill was not pressed by County Attorney Harold J Rubin in Bath Municipal court due to insufficient evidence. James R Earle now in Brunswick paid court costs 4 70 after pleading guilty to speeding in Topsham and operating after license suspension in Brunswick. He also paid 10 4 70 for failure to report accident and a 25 4 70 fine in court Tuesday. The Port land road Brunswick accident involved Mrs and Mrs Elmer Prey of Melrose Mass who left for Bermuda October with their daughter and husband Vernon Fletcher. Mrs Prey is formerly Miss Freda Wetherbee daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Fred Wetherbee of Washington street North End. Mrs Prey, previously employed at Bath Hall Hunts days, attended with Mr and Mrs Sewell Webster the Bowdoin Tufts game Saturday. Mrs Carroll Powers is at home after hospitalization.

J. Clifton Little Georgetown Five Islands Petersons Agnes Powers Texas Peterson Grace Lutheran Lewiston Grace Fullerton Bridgewater Massachusetts Edward C. Clary Vernon Grays Frances Baker Lamb Portland Riggsville Baker House Robinhood Wendall P. Baker Edwin F. Hussa New York MacMahan's Dorothy Stuart Philip Calhoun Little River Perley Keith Indian Point Danvers Mass Miss Bouton Miss Harris Farmington Ae Georgetown Sidney Dalrymed Brookline Iddle Dyke Farm Elmer O. Swain Clarence Holmes Harold J. Rubin Bath James R. Earle Brunswick Earle Topsham Frank W. Powers Portland Road Elmer Prey Melrose Bermuda Vernon Fletcher Prey Freda Wetherbee Fred Wetherbee Washington Street North End Emstore Hall & Hunt's

Five Islands Ladies' Auxiliary meets at Library Hall

The Five Islands Ladies' Auxiliary of the Library Association met for a noon session last week at Library Hall to plan winter activities. Bill Tinkham of Medford showed films of Newark Boston and other Massachusetts cities, known for his photography hobby. Rally Day at the church Sunday featured solos readings prayers and pledges by local children.

Ladies’ Auxiliary The Library Association Library Hall Newark Boston Massachusetts Bill Tinkham Medford Mass John Reedy Grace Ellen Preble Karen MacGillivary Tommy Watson Gerald Pierce Loretta Pinkham Gordon Pinkham Carol Cochrane Linda McMahan Lloyd Victor Pinkham Virginia Moore David Franklin Pinkham William Marr Lloyd Pinkham Woodrow Gray Portland Voice of Prophecy King’s Herald E. E. Pinkham Chester Donna Pinkham Melvin Comeau Bath Eugene Reynolds Reynolds Hyde Windlass L. H. Rowe Waltham Leon Williams Alice Page Morris Village N. J Rockrest Lodge William Farr Rockrest Ida Hinckley Samuel Soule Woolwich D. W. Staffeld Helen Huskins Augusta Addie Moulton Rthur Marr Almon Malden Parker Start Richard Melrose Marr Beulah Marr Harry Heald D. W. Stafield Waterville Frank Doland Cambridge William Campbell Gardiner Howard Cottages Walter Thomas Lowell Malden Island Howard Thomas Virginia Lermond Davis Howard House Florine’ Stevens Florida William Grady Grady Cottage Sedgemere Road Ann Brown West Buxton Gorham

Kerwin Family Arrives in Bath For 30 Day Furlough

M/Sgt. William J. Kerwin Mrs Kerwin and son William Jr travel from Munich Germany to Bath for a 30 day furlough. He has served in Germany for about six years and will receive orders for state side duty afterward. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Edward J Kerwin of 31 Shaw Street.

William J. Kerwin Kerwin William, Jr Bath Munich Germany U. S. Army Edward J. Kerwin Shaw Street

Bowdoinham Resident Dies by Own Hand in Bowdoinham

A verdict of death by own action was returned for Edward M. Graves 76 of Bowdoinham after he shot himself in the doorway of his Center street home Graves a retired grocery clerk had lived alone since his wife Gertrude died in April 1930 He was a Knights of Pythias leader and a member of Pythian Sisters Survivors include a sister Beatrice Hawkins a nephew Miles Hawkins and a sister-in-law Emma Graves Funeral services were held at the pele Funeral home Bowdoinham Tuesday afternoon

George S. Gould Richmond Edward M. Graves Bowdoinham Edward Belanger Topsham Belanger Graves Center Street Gertrude Knights of Pythias Lodge Bowdeinham Pythian Sisters Horate D Catherine M. Graves Beatrice Hawkins Auburn Miles R. Hawkins Emma Graves Pele Funeral Home Bowdoinam

West Point items show diverse autumn activities in town

The West Point community reports a busy spell with updates on fishing, social events, and local projects. Miss Laura Gilliam and Miss Betty Wallace plan another Halloween square dance at Gilliam’s boat shop. A first TV at Shorey Bros. prompts chatter about fishing during World Series waits.

West Point Laura E. Gilliam Betty Wallace Freeman Gilliam Shorey Bros. General Store Ben Wallace Raymond Brown Inez Smith Martin Doyle Everett Wallace Annette Scott Emery Buzzell Freedom Annette Morse Lewis E. Wallace Wallace Madelene Richardson Ells

Phippsburg PTA Sale Nets 95 Dollars for Programs

The Town of Phippsburg PTA raised 95 dollars at a Saturday food and rummage sale at Riverside hall. The funds will support the group's parent education program, educational movies, and other projects. Co chairs were Mrs. Eleanor Blaisdell and Mrs. Mildred Rogers. food chair was Mrs. Anita Totman. Additional helpers included Dr. Earle B. Parkins and several named locals. William Blaisdell showcased selected feminine apparel at the event. The PTA executive meeting is set for October 2 at 8 pm at the hall, with Norway movies slated for October 9 at Riverside hall.

Phippsburg Pta Riverside Hall New York Eleanor Blaisdell Mildred Rogers Anita Totman Earle B. Parkins Gordon Alden John Rogers Irene Alden Elizabeth Jacobs Nancy Welch Esther M. Alexander Marion Smith Lillian Henderson Dorothy Blaisdell Ada M. Haggett William Blaisdell PTA Geft Norway

Cotton yields show high 1951 average per acre

The United States average lint cotton yield per acre for 1951 is estimated at 274.5 pounds.

United States

Wiscasset Pastor Colby Dies At Home At 69

Rev Ren sel H Colby 69 longtime minister in Maine died at his Wiscasset home Friday after four years at the Congregational church there Born in Wellesley Mass he was a Bangor Theological Seminary graduate and Bowdoin College alumnus He served Scarborough First Parish 15 years South Paris First Parish 21 years led World War I Maine State Guard Second Regiment Boy Scout Silver Beaver recipient He leaves widow Ida and daughter Mrs Paul E Lyster of Chicago Sunday services were held at First Parish Church with attendance from his former parishes and Maine Massachusetts communities Body went to Wellesley Mass for committal and interment

Wiscasset Rensel H. Colby Congregational Wellesley Mass Colby Bangor Theological Seminary Ists Bowdoin College Scarborough South Paris Maine State Guard Ida Paul E. Lyster Chicago Cornelius Clark Portland Bull Waterville Warren Palmer Lincoln First

Mrs Christine C Snipe Dies at 81 in Bath

Mrs Christine Carter Snipe widow of Dr Langdon Tru fant Snipe aged 81 died at her Bath home on Green Street after a long sea childhood with her father Capt Christopher O Carter and a life in Bath. She was educated at Bath High School and Bradford Junior College and married Dr Snipe in 1896. Surviving relatives include two Bath sisters Abigail and Isabel Carter, brother Edward Carter of Washington DC, and a nephew and niece in Washington.

Christine Carter Snipe Langdon Trufant Snipe Green Street Sea Snipe Capt Christopher O Margaret Edgecomb Carter Armanent Bath The Old Ladies Home Abigail F. Carter Isabel E. Carter Edward E. Carter Washington, D. C Washington

Widow Ella M. Sidelinger 89 dies in Bath

Mrs. Ella M. Sidelinger, 89, widow of Manfred E. Sidelinger, died Tuesday at the Old Folks Home after two years as resident. Born May 4, 1864 in Bath, daughter of Charles and Olive Witham, she lifelong lived in Bath. Survived by two nieces Mrs. Felton of Norfolk and Mrs. Hunt of East Brunswick, and nephew Malcolm Witham of Bath. Funeral Thursday at 2 PM from Curtis Funeral Home.

Ella M. Sidelinger Old Folks Home Manfred E. Sidelinger Bath Charles Olive (Downing) Witham Washington Street Sidelinger Beacon Street Isiah Hunt East Brunswick Malcolm Witham Rose Street Curtis Funeral Home

Funeral for Mrs Christine C Snipe Held Saturday

Funeral services for Mrs Christine C Snipe were held Saturday afternoon at 130 from her home at 46 Green Street. Rev Richard J Schaper pastor of Winter Street Church officiated with honorary bearers Lewis E Wilson Fred J Higgins John N Taylor Randall F Cook and Dr Warren E Kershner. Active bearers were Lorenzo Rimbach Allan Spear Alex Burden and William Dennison. Burial followed in the family lot at Oak Grove.

Christine C. Snipe Green Street Richard J. Schaper Winter Street Church Lewis E. Wilson Fred J. Higgins John N. Taylor Randall F. Cook Warren E. Kershner Lorenzo Rimbach Allan Spear Alex Burden William Dennison Oak Grove

Funeral services for Maude L Abbott in Augusta

Mrs Maude L Abbott funeral services were held Friday afternoon at Plummer Funeral Home Augusta with Rev Arthur G Christopher of the Methodist church officiating Bearers included Delmar Ramsey Bath Donald Leighton Harry Ames and Russell Gilman Jones port A committal was conducted at Pleasant Cemetery Augusta by Rev Christopher The text ends with a stray instruction about serving a fruit and cheese tray and is unrelated to the obituary

Maude L. Abbott Plummer Funeral Home Augusta Arthur G. Christopher The Methodist Church Delmar Ramsey Bath Donald Leighton Harry Ames Russell Gilman Jonesport Christopher Pleasant Cemetery

Obituary Austin Wright 64 of South Portland

Austin H. Wright 64 of 179 Broadway South Portland died Sunday after a prolonged illness. Born in Woolwich December 6 1888 he worked as a blacksmith carriage smith at Bath and Bath Iron Works during WWI later in Maine Steel Co and ran a barber shop in South Portland. Survived by wife Gertrude four sons one foster child two brothers 11 grandchildren and one niece. Funeral from Hay & Peabody Portland to Bath for burial Oak Grove with committal at the grave.

Austin H. Wright Broadway South Portland Woolwich Herman H. and Eunice (Gowell) Wright Harry E. Bowie Bath Bath Iron Works Maine Steel Co Wright Free Methodist Church of Gertrude (Dyer) Wright Merton E Alvin F Austin H. Wright, Jr Livermore Falls Hilton Wright Milwaukee Wis Seaman Ryder Yerxa Roy Johnson Everett B. Wright Merton Eleanor Wright Hay & Peabody Congress Street Portland Oak Grove

Mrs Maude L Abbott 89 dies after long illness

Mrs Maude L Abbott 89 died in an Augusta convalescent home after a long illness. She lived with her granddaughter Mrs Delmar Ramsay of Bath for 18 years and was born in Jonesboro on January 9, 1863. Surviving are a daughter, three nephews, four nieces, and a great granddaughter. Services will be Friday at Plum er Funeral Home in Augusta at two in the afternoon.

Maude L. Abbott Augusta Delmar Ramsay Western Avenue Abbott Jonesboro Daniel Sylvester Marston Charles Abbott Gannett Publishing Co Vickery Publishing Co

Prime J Robichaud found dead in Atlantic Ocean

The body of Prime J Robichaud 41 of West Bath was found floating off York Beach by a fisherman. He fell from a tug into the Piscataqua River at Portsmouth Sept 12. Medical referee Wendall P. Claire ruled accidental drowning. He had lived in Portsmouth six months and worked in a dry cleaning shop. He was born Sept 29 1911 in Bath. Surviving are his mother two sons a brother a sister and several relatives.

Prime J. Robichaud West Bath York Beach Robichaud Piscataqua Portsmouth Wendall P. Claire Bath Theophile Bridget Allen Robichaud Neal U.S. Air Force New York City David Miami Fla Harry Robichaud T. David Robichaud Portland Adele Mansfield California

Funeral Service for Prime J Robi Chaud at St Marys Church

Funeral held Friday at seven am at St Mary's church officiated by Rev Fr John E Bellefontaine. Bearers included Peter Allain Lester Savoie John Toth and Paul Lemont. Burial followed in the family lot at Calvary cemetery with committal at the grave.

Prime J. Robichaud St. Mary’s Church John E. Bellefontaine Peter Allain Lester Savoie John Toth Paul Lemont Calvary Cemetery Father Bellefontaine

New Ice Making Process by UT Scientist Reported

Professor John R. Watt of the University of Texas says a new commercial ice making method speeds production up to 30 times and lowers costs. The process mimics hail formation by creating a center ice core with pre cooled water coating. Ice can be cut into blocks crushed or shredded. The American glass blowing industry is concentrated in about a dozen eastern plants.

Austin Tex University of Texas John R. Watt Watt

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