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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1947

Page

7

Portland and Richmond Veterans Gather for Fraternal Events

Local veterans and allied organizations held a greetings ceremony in Portland and Richmond with officers and members from Amy Bradley Tent, Beedle, and multiple lodges. Attendees included Mrs Viola James, Mrs Annie, and Ruth Jordan among others as they honored past presidents and celebrated community service. The same week Beedle presided over a period of installations and a Booster night at Enterprise Grange with remarks by Lottie York and Cleveland Marriner.

Union Pre York Oe Grico Ausilia Jordan Portland Reionai Opacshiers Union Eterans Viola James Amy Bradley Beedle Beemother Annie’ John Bradley Pet PD Martenent Ent Earl Banks Mau Milan Gor Oresa Henry Ruth Jordan Meta K. Wilson Ida Expensed Evelyn Hole Grace Lewis Milo Gladys Surley de Portland Mildred Reer Ardiner Sadie Moody Alice We Outh Fod Fer Courtney Onckley Fern Perry Richmond Katherine Getchell de Cowan Bangor Noyes Norway Oliver Joseph Pridham Main Street Boston Melvin Rochester Harvey Sacramento Calif Geneals Manitoba Minn Frank Randolph Grace Louise Donald Mis Ethel Potter Iberta Randlette Frances Siegars Super Paul Bronk Pyrene Brown Hoose Clara Kelley Evansion Martina Coughlin Augusta Hallowell Oakland Bath Brunswick Gardiner Enterprise Grange Annie Dunbar Lottie York State Grange Cleveland Marriner

Iron Works Golf Tourney Set for October 19

The Iron Works workers announce a golf tournament on Sunday October 19 at the Cousaey club in Ne. Sponsored by Bath Works the event aims to draw many players this year with prizes in three gross and three net classes. For entry contact Raymond Parks Russell Young or Mr. Perry, organizers say.

Paneed Xinene Bath Works Phe Iron Works Ae Perry Hee Tesa Raymond Parks Russell Young

Worthy Grand Patron Gifts Highlight Local Fraternal Event

The Worthy Grand Patron received a gift from Alice Gilpatrick, in Mt. Carmel chapter. Remarks by grand officers followed as attendees enjoyed a han 200 served. Numerous distinguished visitors were present, with several invited as honorary members.

Alice Gilpatrick of Mt. Carmel Arust John Bixby Roy Nee Pee Gee Lara Raymond Libby Providence N.E. Veterinarian Assa Dexter Seigars Chestnut Street Charles Trott Kilmer N.J Stephen Springer Bath Springer Norris Thompson Theodore Provost Central Maine General Hospital Lewiston Donald Thurston Portland Fred Lewis Georgs C. Long Rocklard Friay Emma Hunt Sarasota Fla Emma Small Esther Parker State House Ata John Parker Water Street Robert Wing Wing Laura Stilphen Arlington, Va Dana Williamson Kingfield Harry Curran

Local Village News Highlights And Seasonal Notices

Reading fragments from a village paper, residents note postal delays and a new street light on Robinhood. Reports cover church activities, Farm Bureau and PTA meetings, plus personal visits and guest lists from nearby towns. Notable items include memorial services for Thomas Cromwell and social updates from families visiting or relocating.

Newton Center visitors and regional social notes

The column records a string of social movements and visits across Newton Center and nearby towns. It notes Walter A. M. J. Stewart hosting guests at Kennebec Point, Rev and Mrs Clifton Little and daughter Mary traveling to Everett and Rhode Island, and several families visiting relatives in Bangor, Bath, and New York. It mentions trips to Arlington, Massachusetts, and duck hunting guests from Melrose and Quincy, with numerous locals and out-of-town visitors named and several residents returning home for the winter.

Walter Ae m. J. Stewart Newton Cenee Mass Kennebec Point Z. ‘Clifton Little Mary Everett Rhode Island Will Reid and ‘Opsham J. H. Brown Newton, Mass Whitney Brown New York Dr. Brown Navy Guam William Bisseth Bangor Grace M. Fullerton Dorothy W. Stuart Bridgewater Russell Pinkham Mac Hagan C. B. Hill Roy M. Newman W. Todd Fred P. Oliver Jay Blinkhorn Howard M. Trafton Robert Waller Eugenia Bradshaw Newton Burton Tilton Portland

Captain Blair Paid High Honor For Liberation Work

Capt Blair received the Legion of Merit from the United States for commanding amphibious units in the 1944 invasion of Southern France and a British commendation for Southeast Asia service. Bath Iron Works was praised for its role. A French trawler launch noted, and cake bakers advised eggs be at 70 degrees Fahrenheit for mixing.

Blair France Bath Iron Works United States Southeast Asia

George Washington Illuminated by Night Bloom

White flowers visible after dark attract moths as scientists note nocturnal pollination. The historical figure George Washington is referenced in a fragment that hints at illumination or discovery associated with early American leadership.

George Washington

Water shortage heavy in town amid dry wells and flooding needs

A coastal town endures a severe water shortage as historic wells run dry and residents haul water from ponds. Funeral services for T. Everett Cromwell drew a large crowd at the local church with Rev. J. Clifton Little officiating and the Five Islands Fire Department in attendance. Community groups met, voting to serve refreshments only monthly and plan free milk for schoolchildren, while PTA activities and school staff changes were noted. Various residents and visitors are listed with updates on travel, cottages, and local events as the community adapts.

Clifton Little Lipo Little T. Everett Cromwell J. Clifton Little Five Islands Todd George Gray Maurice Pinkham Lincoln Campbell Georgetown Good Neighbor Club Stanley Lewis Georgetown Pta Maynard Thibodeau Alonzo W. Thibodeau Miss Boutin Miss Harris Alfred Rowe Library Hall Bath Leslie Brewer Southport Tilton Portland John Bryant’ O Westbrook Orville Rowe Eula Harrlson New Orleans Ozard

Night Photography Talk by YMCA Hi Y Click Club

The YMCA Hi Y Click Club hosts a Night Photography program Thursday at 730 in the YMCA clubroom. Guest speaker Cy Zaletta, a wartime combat photographer with the U S Marine Corps First Division, will cover outdoor night shots and indoor lighting setups, with slides from Eastman Kodak to aid beginners and pros alike.

Ymca Hi-Y Click Club YMCA Cyril Zaletta Zaletta U. S. Marine Corps First Division Fom Bridgeport Conn White School of Photography Eastman Kodak Co Rochester N. Y Click Club

Maine milk price hearing to consider two cent increase

Maine's State Milk Board will hold a Bath City Hall hearing Thursday at seven to decide if milk prices should rise two cents a quart statewide. Producers push one cent rise for costs, dealers seek five day week cost hike, PTA opposes due to school hot lunch programs. Local PTAs plan representation though president Mrs. Joseph I. Smith is away.

Maine State Milk Board Bath City Hall Maine Parent-Teacher Association Joseph I. Smith Bath

Huse P. T. A. Votes Teachers Reception and Events

The Huse P. T. A. met Tuesday at 8 pm in the auditorium led by president Mrs. Ivan A. Trueworthy. They voted to hold the annual teachers reception on October 23, planned a rummage sale for October 21, and a baseball banquet with details to come. A cooked food booth was approved for Ye Olde Tyme Faire with Mrs. Randall Daley in charge. An activity and an executive meeting will be held monthly on the second Thursday. The council report noted two delegates will be appointed by the executive committee with Principal Keith Crockett. The sixth and seventh grade rooms won the attendance contest. Refreshments were provided by several officers.

Huse P. T. A Ivan A. Trueworthy Singing of America John Hart Frank Durant Huse Alfred Parks Randall Daley P. T. A. Council Keith Crockett Ivan Trueworthy Charles Small Linwood Abbott Stanley Woods Russell Austin

Anniversary dinner marks Innes couple milestone

Mr and Mrs Richard B Innes of Denny Road celebrated their first wedding anniversary Sunday with a dinner party. He teaches physics at the University of Maine Brunswick campus. Attending included Mr and Mrs Robert Innes of South Portland Mr and Mrs Frank Bailey Mrs Mary Haskell Manley Haskell of Portland and Mr and Mrs E Stanley Robinson and son William of Auburn.

Richard B. Innes Denny Road Innes University of Maine Brunswick Robert Innes South Portland Frank Bailey Mary Haskell Manley Haskell Portland E. Stanley Robinson William Auburn

George C. McIntire Jr. Dies in Portland

George C. McIntire Jr., former Bath resident, died suddenly at his Portland home. Born December 1921 in Bath, he moved to Portland as a child and attended local schools. He worked as an inlayman for Atherton Furniture Co. Surviving are his parents, a sister, an aunt, and several cousins. Funeral was held at Hay & Peabody Funeral Home. Interment at Pine Grove Cemetery in Falmouth.

Bath George C. McIntire Washington Avenue Portland Arthur Chapman Charles O. Beals Augusta Hay & Peabody Funeral Home Congress Street Pine Grove Falmouth

Cromwell Funeral Held at Five Islands Church

The funeral of Thomas E. Cromwell was held Thursday at two o'clock at Five Islands church with large attendance. Rev J Clif officiated and the fire department attended. Honorary bearers were George Gray, Maurice Pinkham, Lincoln Campbell and William Todd. Active bearers were Fred Carr, Gilbert Standish, Victor Pinkham and Percy McGillvary. Interment followed in Oak Grove cemetery Georgetown Center.

Thomas E. Cromwell Five Islands J. Clifton Little Fire Department George Gray Maurice Pinkham Lincoln Campbell William Todd Fred Carr Gilbert Standish Victor Pinkham Percy McGillvary Oak Grove Cemetery Georgetown Center

Funeral for Rebecca Minott Held at Curtis Funeral Home

Rebecca La Raine Minott, daughter of Clarence and Mrs Minott of North Street, was laid to rest Friday afternoon at two at Curtis Funeral Home. The private service was conducted by Rev. Joseph O. Purdue, with many flowers present. Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery.

Rebecca Laraine Minott Clarence Minott North Street Curtis Funeral Home Joseph O. Purdue Oak Grove

Well Known Coach Talks of Football

A well known coach discussed football training stressing resilience for young players. He noted coaching is demanding and called for more support, comparing various systems and their benefits. The talk referenced Brunswick base enrolment, guests James Jackson and Deputy Sheriff Loring Small, and local civic note on a Bath hockey rink plan.

Brunswick James Jackson Bath Portland Loring Small West Bath Tom Murphy Bath Lions Club Odd Fellows Hall Newell Bath Iron Works Europe Charles Doyle Robert Small Pearl Street William Haggett York Street Stuart Kocha Liberty Street Grammar School

Vitamin intake rise tied to leafy greens citrus and milk

The increase in vitamins and minerals since 1935 to 1939 stems from higher consumption of leafy greens and yellow vegetables, citrus fruit, and whole milk, along with enrichment of grain products.

Fewer Babies Cry From Cold Than From Warm Weather

A concise observation notes infants cry less in colder conditions than in excessively warm environments, suggesting temperature impacts distress levels and comfort for newborns.

Obituary for Joseph P. Lebel of Saint Kamarouska

Joseph P. Lebel died last week at home aged 67. Born June 30, 1857 in Saint Kamarouska Quebec he leaves a large family including eight grandchildren and many friends in the city. Surviving are his wife and children. The funeral from St. John’s Church in Merewick Friday at two o’clock. Burial will be in the family lot in Brunswick.

Joseph P. Kgbel Cotte Home st. = Kamarouska Quebec Lebel Rs. Michaud St. John's Church Merewick Torm Brunswick

Olive Ellsworth Spicer dies suddenly at home

Olive Ellsworth Spicer widow of Joshua Spicer died Monday at her Edward Street home after a year of frail health. Born May 6 1871 in Sner Island New Brunswick she moved to Bath about 50 years ago and attended Beacon Street Methodist Church. She married Joseph Egg in 1883 who died in 1887, leaving son Herbert S Nickerson. She later married a Mr. Spicer who died in 1925. Surviving are four sons Lewis E Spicer Robert H Spicer Thomas Spicer and others, plus siblings. Funeral Thursday at Curtis Funeral Home 942 Washington Street with Rev Alfred Ives. Burial in Oak Grove family lot.

Seta Zorach Burton Tilton Portland First Baptist Church Farm Bureau Beryl Barton Frederick It Thomas Watson Russell Clarence Hill Earle Hogan Alfred Rowe Russell Pinkham Oak Cemetery Thomas Everett Cromwell Five Islands J. Clifton Little J. A. Bearse Warren Willis Stoneham Mass Eleanor Bagby Harold Stone Malden Scott Curtis Salem J. H. Brown Clarence B.hint Harold Shervington Arlington John Hinds Tom Reid Philo Calhoun Bridgeport Conn Little River Canada Lauretta M. Jones Robinhood Roy M. Newman Paul Wren Medford Kennebec Point Florence McGee Everett Roland E. Peterson Boston Mr. Peterson Brunswick Shaw Concord Richard Indian Point Walter Reid Seguinland Florence Woodside Bath Joseph F. Higgins Lewis Gregory Alna MacMahan Edward C. Clarey Olive Ellsworth Spicer Joshua Spicer Edward Street Mrs. Spicer Sneer Island N. B and Ellsworth Beacon Street Methodist Church Joseph Eg Herbert S. Nickerson Mr. Ee Lewis E. Spicer Robert H. A Thomas Spicer Be Ghouvestek William H. Iites H. Hudson el

Mrs Harriette Stilphen obituary notes Orrs Island kin

Mrs Harriette M Jone widow of James EB died at her Orrs Island home Saturday morning June 25 1867 aged 58. She leaves five daughters and four sons including Arthur Stilphen Portland and Woodrow Stilphen Orrs Island, 58 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Funeral at Orrs Island Methodist Church Monday at 2 PM with interment in Orrs Island Cemetery.

Harriette M. Jone James EB Orrs Morni Sorernais Peeciete Sarah Brown Glidden Arthur Henry Bath Ethel Henry Rumford Marion Clark Portland Ellen Burke Washington, D. C Barbara Crocker Pemaquid Arthur Stil

Improved Lighting Sparks Citywide Praise for Street Lamps

Residents applaud the better street lighting in the residential district and wonder when the business district will begin modernization. Iron poles have been reinforced in readiness for new lights and brackets expected to place greater strain on the supports.

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Mt. Carmel O.E.S Frank Thomas Worthy Grand Weeks Mills Iron. Workers Ies Ce Front St Bath, Maine Sia Ake Tad Clifford Woodhull Short Hills N. J Caroline Hewitt St. Paul, Minn Pillsbury's Burgess’ Market Tel. S George Yeo Wakefield Ernest Quimby Mary the Pinkham Victor Nkham North Yarmouth John Calloway Vernon Gray Woolwich Mary Fossett Richard Berthel Massachusetts Leon Williams Leon, Jr Olive Williams Waltham L. H. Rowe Branwell Harford William Rowe David Standish Wendall Stevens John P. Carey Vernon E. Gray Jr Worchester Vernon E. Gray Percy Wilkins Cunningham Barbara and Jeanette Pinkham North Yarmouth Academy Vincent Strout Town Alice Cromwell Irving Booker Cornersville Ind Vincent Davis Lester Davis John Huskins Francis Pierce William Marr Sedgemere Beach Marr Walter Thomas Malden Island Fred S. Curtis & Co. Ambulance Funeral Service Washington Street T. E. Cromwell Miss Minott sostPit F.ueset Ee Ey Harriette Stilphen
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