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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1946

Page

7

Local Lodges Honor Officers as Elks and Rebekahs Held

Frances White leads installation of Brunswick officers with Louise Stevens and staff present. Long list of lodge representatives from Bath, Gardiner, Augusta and other towns attend. 85 year old retired vendor Fred Rogers dies at his South Front Street home. Funeral services held. Booster Night postponed due to storm. Halloween program planned. Various club notes, retirements, and social events across Richmond and neighboring communities.

Frances ‘White Arelene Gardner Agtes Chipman Louise Stevens Brunswick Inted Maude. Eckman Mildred Pinkham Randlette Frances Sineing Nes Miss Haith Lodge Marie Hoffman Fidelity Sores Lewiston Rebekah Assembly of Maine Bessie R. Curry Gardiner Beulah Lodge Queen Esther of Bath Evening Star of Pine Cone of Wiscasset Eureka of R. B. Capen Augusta New Century of North New Portland Mt. Hope of Norway Nina Lisbonwne Butts of Auburn Lygonia On Fred L. Rogers South Front Street Georgetown Frederick Peergexet Hinkley Rogers Uly Richmond Augusta Tapley Mmond Rogers Wellsbury Philip Garden City N. Y Marguerite Turner Lynnfield Mass Mera Beckler Evanston Ill Roberts Enterprise Grange Charlotte Hurley William L. Knight Ann Clark Daniel Augustus Danfourth Portland Rich Forest City Cemetery Eastern River Dresden Center Amy Bradley U. W C. W

Association members attend national directors convention

The Association Inc members from Lis Indiana travel to attend a national directors convention on October 5. Seay night he attended the conference of Emb boards, then visited Roscoe in Hal Lowell for several days before returning home. Mrs body and Miss Lillian Johnson visited by R B Walker of Brownville and returned home. Mr and Mrs Wallace Gardner were Belfast visitors. their daughter Marion eatin had been visiting and returned home with them.

W. E. Whitney Arnold Whitney Camp Salem Irving Tripp Stanley Mank Mank Richmond Whitney Joseph Tripp Georgianna Downing Monmouth Richmond High School Effie Sherman Gloria Curtis Everett Tech Gardiner Marion Watson Westbrook Arnold Whitney Margaret Peabody The Association, Inc Lis Ind Peerts Maine Em Boards Roscoe Hallowell Seeey Ibody Lillian Johnson Bny Marion Eatin Belfast

Real Estate Transfers Include Dozens of Bath Area Parcels

A list of recent deeds shows numerous transfers of land and buildings across Bath and surrounding towns including Shaw Street Washington Street Tallman Street Andrews Road Spring Street bagi Street and others. Names include George F Keen N Pratt Carolyn Thompson Alma Shepard Ralph Whitehead Harold Bogart Mary Linekin Elders listed many pairs with properties in Bath Georgetown Phippsburg Topsham West Bath Woolwich among towns.

Bath George F. Keen Foster N. Pratt Shaw Street Carolyn E. Thompson Donaley Washington Alma Florence Shepard Charles A. Shepard Corliss Street Caro E. Witham Ralph H. Whitehead Tallman Street Edwin M. Fuller, Jr Mary E. Linekin Andrews Road Harold L. Safford, Jr Harold Bogart Charles E. Bolton Luther S. Taylor Frank L. Webber Winifred S. Dodge Georgetown Earl A. Spencer Robert W. Wiley Phippsburg Harry D. Mank, Jr Angie G. Mank James F. Jones John McCarty Andrew

Morse High guidance program progress reviewed by board

At a Board of Education meeting Ruth B. Wilson and Nathan Watson reported on Morse High School guidance program development and progress since its introduction. The board named Milton Savage Keith Crockett and Frank L Moriarty as truancy officers for the year. The article notes half of the world coal reserve lies in North America.

Board of Education Ruth B. Wilson Nathan Watson Morse High School Milton Savage Keith Crockett Frank L. Moriarty

Obituary for Mrs Hattie Ardella Farrar 73

Mrs Hattie Ardella Farrar 73 widow of Edgar A Farrar of Bath died Saturday at her son Lincoln B Farrar’s home 17 Gleckler Road Portland after years of declining health She was born in Bath March 20 1873 and lived in Bath and Portland She belonged to Wesley Methodist church Ladies Aid and Portland churches Surviving nieces and a nephew and cousins Funeral services were Tuesday at Hay and Peabody Portland with burial in Oak Grove Bath.

Hattie Ardella Farrar Edgar A. Farrar Lincoln B. Farrar Gleckler Road Portland Bath Farrar Hat Hay & Peabody Funeral Home Congress Street Oak Grove

Clam Industry Heads Into High Gear This Week

Augusta Maine clammers brace for a scramble as demand surges for both fresh and processed products. Reed cites 1945 harvests of 25 million pounds generating 776,806 dollars for diggers and warns of fierce competition between canners and buyers. He urges a long term management program financed by license fees and notes national shellfish activity rising after Atlantic States Fisheries Commission meeting in New York.

Augusta Maine Lam Reed Massachusetts Atlantic States Fisheries Commission New York

City Offered Large Building for School Use at $20000

Hyde Estate offers land and building to the city free of cost for school use if converted. Buildings cost 23000 in 1942 with current price under 10 percent. Board of Education hires architect Alonzo Iman to survey, draft alterations, and assess converting the large building for seventh and eighth grade consolidation and the smaller as an activities room.

Hyde Board of Education Alonzo Iman Huse Hyde Memorial School

Bath considers new municipal affairs course at Bailey Evening School

The Superintendent of Schools reports Dean Glenn Kendall of the University of Maine shows real interest in the advisory committee suggestion. A special course in municipal affairs would educate citizens on how other cities administer their affairs to help modernize Bath’s city charter.

Superintendent of Schools Glenn Kendall University of Maine Bailey Bath

Ill Sgt. McElroy Visit Improves After Weeks Illness

Mrs Daniel McElroy of Washington Street and Mr and Mrs Henry Sheffield and their son Peter of Cobb Road motored to Focus Monday to visit Sgt McEl who has been seriously ill there for several weeks. He is now much improved.

Daniel McElroy Washington Street Henry Sheffield Peter Cobb Road Sgt. McEl

Whitneys Visit Shreveport Parents in Center Avenue Hello

Mr and Mrs Allen N Whitney of Shreveport Louisiana are visiting Mr and Mrs E Whitney on Center Avenue in a brief family gathering reported in local society notes.

Allen N. Whitney Shreveport, la Mrs. E. Whitney Center Aceet

Summer social notes from Robinhood in Jewettville district

Ten signers for mre gathered among Summer cottagers in the Jewettville area near the old Chandler Jewett place. The list includes residents and visitors sharing news of births illnesses and community events with many references to local families and weekend gatherings.

Woman on a Bath barge enjoys life afloat with spouse

Mrs. Washburn, wife of Capt Oscar Washburn of Holyoke, and her husband captain the barge Winsor as they cruise from the Howard Coal Co dock. She describes life aboard with two crew, a secure galley and dining area, coastal trips to Maine and Bath, and the calm routine over dangers of towing lines.

Tommy Cod Winsor Howard Coal Co Mrs. Washburn Oscar Washburn Holyoke Mass Maine Atlantic Bath Washburn elley-Spear Yard Sheridan Towing Co

Town reports fishing trip and visiting residents

Town residents recount a Saturday duck hunt with some returning by afternoon while others arrived after sunset. Several visitors from Bath Portland Quincy Mass and Massachusetts stayed with locals over the weekend including Mr and Mrs Randall Coombs Mrs Elsie Harrison Mrs Mabel Richards and Mrs Addie Loveitt. Henry Reynolds to be employed on a road project near the Mains place.

Town Randall Coombs Bath Coombs Elsie Harrison Addie Loveitt Mabel Richards Portland Edward Glidden Frederick Glidden Quincy Mass Frank Stafford Cook’s Corner Harry Giles Massachusetts William Murray

Funeral services for Mrs. Fannie W. Cummings

Funeral services were held at Curtis Funeral Home on Sunday at two o'clock with Rev. Charles M. Tubbs officiating. Bearers were her four sons William Raymond Edward and Charles Cummings. Interment followed in the family lot at Oak Grove.

Fannie W. Cummings Curtis Funeral Home Washington Street Charles M. Tubbs Grace Episcopal Church William Raymond Edward Charles Cummings Oak Grove

Funeral for Mrs. Emma Wakefield Conducted at Mayo Residence

The funeral service for Mrs. Emma M. Wakefield was held this afternoon at the Mayo Funeral Residence with Rev. Dr. David L. Wilson officiating. Pallbearers were Roy Getchell Earl Maxwell Howard Pratt and Joseph Wilson. Interment followed in the family lot at Oak Grove Cemetery. Rosa M. Cooper of Middle Street is a patient at Memorial Hospital since last week with improving condition and welcomes visitors.

Emma M. Wakefield Mayo David L. Wilson Roy Getchell Earl Maxwell Howard Pratt Joseph Wilson Oak Grove Rosa M. Cooper Middle Street Memorial Hospital

Fullerton Enjoys At-Home Vacation

Cecil L. Fullerton of Huse Street is on vacation spent at home. He is foreman in the electrical maintenance department at Bath Iron Works Corp.

Cecil L. Fullerton Huse Street Mr. Fullerton Bath Iron Works Corp

Five Islands Community Notes Highlight Local Faces

The Good Neighbor club meeting drew a small attendance. Raccoons roam nearby. a porch light revealed four individuals dining on sour milk. Various locals linked to church repair, travel, teaching, and visits: Bryant Pond with George Gray. Madge O’Brien heading to Fairfield. Blake cottage closed for Melrose. Rowe and Davis families traveling or hospitalized. North Yarmouth Academy students home for weekends. Lt. Comdr. Ellen Dolloff and Morse High ties noted. multiple visits to Bath, Portland, Malden, and Topsham Fairgrounds.

Good Neighbor Club Mr. Little Franklin Koehlwetter Bryant Pond George Gray Madge O’brien Fairfield Frank Blake Melrose Mass Orville Rowe Portland Edith L. Davis Brookline Edith McMahan Westbrook Elbridge Southard Malden Barbara Jeanette Pinkham North Yarmouth Academy Andrew Rowe Waterville Quincy Wales Malden Island Harold Myers Quincy A. G. Pierce Randolph Francis Pierce Lawrence Bailey Bath Charlotte Gray Ida Hinckley New Brunswick Canada Charles Tinkham Medford Harbor View House Edward Lewis Lewis Fred Pierce Augusta Alice Cromwell Victor Pinkham Franz Stevens Topsham Fairgrounds Harry Swift Alice Mathews Warren Vernal Chaney Kathy Lee Phillip Linda Chaney

Nine Boy Scouts Enjoy An Overnight Outing

Nine boys from Boy Scout troop 56 undertook an overnight camping trip at Meadowbrook. They pitched tents, built a fire, and cooked dinner after noon explorations led by Scoutmaster Robert Downs. Tests were passed by Robert Ryder Lee Smith Barton Bridges Lloyd Coombs and John Moore.

Boy Scout Troop 56 Meadowbrook Robert Downs Robert Ryder Lee Smith Barton Bridges Lloyd Coombs John Moore Richard Tremaine Harold Howe Wesley Fields George Boynton Linwood A. Abbot Troop Morse High School

Jenkins-Bernard Hutchins Wedding at Wesley Methodist

The marriage of Miss Barbara Althea Jenkins daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Jenkins to Bernard Henry Hutchins will be held at Wesley Methodist church on Saturday evening October nineteenth at eight o clock. A reception will follow in the vestry.

Barbara Althea Jenkins Joseph Jenkins Bernard Henry Hutchins Wesley Methodist Church

Charles W Woodman 75 Dedham MA dies after long illness

Charles W Woodman aged 75 of Dedham Massachusetts formerly of Bath died September 26 at Massachusetts General Hospital Boston after a 10 month heart illness bronchial pneumonia caused his death He was born in Robinhood May 20 1871 a tool maker and blacksmith by trade Survived by wife Grace two sons George R Dedham and Charles F Taunton one brother Burt Woodman of Texas five grandchildren two nieces and two nephews Funeral service held at Higgins Funeral Home Dedham with Congregational church pastor officiating Burial in Dedham family lot Attending from Bath were Mr and Mrs Andrew

Jewettville Robinhood Chandler Jewett Place Jennie Trafton Weston Woodbury Trafton Inez Tr Clayton Rowe Oak Grove Bath Oak Cemetery Working League James Oliver Jane Memorial Hospital Edwin Pinson North Edgecomb Bernard Russell Solon Sagadahoc Bay Edward Wren Belle Heald Joseph Higgins Vincent MacMahan Veterans’ Hospital Togus Richard Hohenberg New York City Frank Boyd Eugene Avery Hilleboro N. H Dorothy Stuart Shirley Cunningham Dana Parlin New Vineyard Franklin Koehlwetter Bryant's Pond Walter Beane Malden Mass J. Clifford Woodhull Morristown N. J MacMahan Edgar L. Hunter Concord Little Sheepscot George Manning Waltham Jordan Home Ralph Carlisle Winchester Roscoe Todd Melrose Highlands Brooks Crosby Boston Fred Davis Boothbay Harbor Carroll Powers Roland E. Peterson Louise Moore Cornish Earle Hagan Allan Bean Lexington John K. Lee MacMahan Sunny Walter MacMahan John D. Williams Flying Point George Powers Fred P. Oliver Melrose Larry Blenkhorn Quincy Oliver Roy Newman Ann Powers Woolwich Lester Powers Everett Stevens Joe Lane Miami Fla Boothbay Saturay Billa Tarr Richmond Lauretta M. Jones Alfred Rowe Andrew Rowe Waterville Hospital Horace Lee Philadelphia Mae Hagan William Todd Fred Oliver First Baptist Church R. P. Todd Clayton Heald Charles W. Woodman Dedham Massachusetts General Hospital Mr. Woodman Richard and Frances (Beals) Woodman Georgetown Bath Iron Works Pear Street Woodman

Oliver A Carter Dies in Bath After Ill Health

Oliver A Carter longtime Bath resident died at his home on Main Street after a long illness. He was born in Boothbay Harbor June 19, 4 Harriet Lee Carter. He worked for Central Maine Power Co for many years and then ran a trucking business before retiring. Surviving are his wife Louisa Carter two sons Oliver A Carter Jr and others, four daughters, eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren. The Mayo Funeral Residence conducted his funeral at two this afternoon led by Rev. Charles R. Sime.

Oliver A. Carter Man Street Bina Harriet Lee Carter Bath Central Maineower Co Louisa Carter Ann Mary Maxwell Hallowell Elsie Small Mayo Funeral Charles R. Sime

Mrs Emma M Wakefield Dies After Illness at 58

Mrs Emma M Wakefield aged 58 widow of Capt Samuel Wakefield U S A died early Monday at her home 748 Middle Street after years of illness. Born Bath May 6 1888 she lived there her entire life. Surviving are daughter Marion four sisters and four brothers. She was active in the Congregational church despite ill health.

Emma M. Wakefield Samuel Wakefield Middle Street Bath Hermana Matilda Barstow) Boutin Marion F. Wakefield John Costain David Noyes Georgetown Clara Taylor Laura Roy Lewiston William Eugene Philip George Boutin The Congregational Church

Mrs Fannie W Cummings Dies in Bath

Mrs Fannie W Cummings widow of the late William Cummings died at Memorial hospital Thursday after an accident near her Bath home She was born on Mouse Island and lived in Bath most of her life with stints in Quincy May She was daughter of Alpheus and Avors Dodge Surviving are four sons William A R D Edward A and F Cummings all of Bath and 13 grandchildren Funeral services were held at Curtis Funeral Home Sunday afternoon at two

Fannie Cummings William Cummings Memorial Hospital Arenas Mouse Island Bath Quincy Mays Alpheus and Avers Dodge William A R. D Edward A

Mrs Fannie G Whittam Rites Held In North Bath

Mrs Fannie G Whittam wife of W W Whittam of North Bath died Thursday after a long illness. Born May 23 1889 in North Bath she was daughter of James and Nora Rooke. Survived by husband son Herman and three sisters Margaret L Rooke Mrs Ralph Legard and Mrs Mary Haynes plus nieces and nephews. Funeral was private at Curtis Funeral Home Saturday at two conducted by Rev Dr David L Wilson. Burial in family lot at Oak Grove.

Fannie G. Vo Ry. W. Whittam North Bath James Nora Annie Faye Rooke Herman Whittam Margaret L. Rooke Ralph Legard Mary Haynes Curtis Funeral Home David L. Wilson Oak Grove

Mrs Bailey's Funeral Held at Mayo Residence

The funeral for Mrs. Julia J. Bailey was conducted Thursday at 1.30 p.m. Rev. Charles eo led the service. Bearers were Philip Bailey, Robert A. Bailey, Clayton Bailey, and Harland Brown. Interment followed in the family lot at Oak Grove Cemetery.

Julia J. Bailey Mayo Charles Eo Philip Bailey Robert A. Bailey Clayton Bailey Harland Brown Oak Grove

Also Mentioned on This Page

J. H. Whitney Lawrence M. Baight Donald E. White John F. Ne Wesch Marilla B. Tarr Ernest Geran Irving Skelton Dorothy M. Young Hope Pridham Frank H. Pridham G. Raymond Clark A. Clark Topsham Cora M. Hill Elphege W. Aeeperes Emile Pelletier Leo A. St. Pierre Gertrude R. Williams Angle Hopley West Bath George F. McLean Edwin J. Lebel Frank Rose Herbert C. White Henry J. White Elmer E. Mank, Jr Delmore H. Gilman Et al Lynette Oe North America Hattie A. Farrar Mrs Emma Wakefield BOY Scouts Fannie G. Whittam Marius H. Page North Street Kennebec Tel Fred S. Curtis & Co
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