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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1946
Page
4
Turner Falls Power and Electric Co. merged with Western Massachusetts Electric Co. in 1942, elevating leadership of a Richmond resident who became vice president and later trustee. The article also notes a wedding in Richmond, military service honors, lodge activities, and local obituaries and personal items.
A detailed field note describes a seven and a half inch tame bird with gray tail and pale rose on the breast, plus a series of community updates. The record then shifts to a meeting of selectmen about state road work and a long list of visits and travels among residents, noting weekend trips, house guests, and social events at Robinhood, MacMahan, Bath, and nearby towns.
Repairs to the Deermont house are underway as residents redecorate the interior. Royal Boston of Portland and companions sketched in town Sunday during a long weekend, while oe F Higgins visited Boston to attend two World Series games as a guest of Earle Oliver and the Piper family of Waltham. The town hosted visitors to enable local scholars to attend the Topsham fair. Local attendees included Earle Hagan and family, Joan Hagan, Nettie Gray, Mae Hagan, Walter Powers, Lou Powers, and Stanley Lewis family. Ernest Marr of Boston visited his sister Mrs Watson, Parker Moulton Jr and family then left for Blytheville Ark. Mrs Harry Stone of Lewiston and Bay Point called on friends here. Andrew Rowe visited his brother Alfred Rowe and family. his wife, recently ill, is improving but still in the hospital. Eva Wheeler, Bath employee, spent the weekend at the Allan Bean home.
The First Baptist co workers class met at Mrs Gertrude Wakefield s Oak street home Tuesday evening. Devotions were led by Mrs Lucy Brown. Guests wore costumes and enjoyed Halloween decor, gifts for Mrs Helen Hall, and a birthday cake centerpiece.
Miss Joyce M Inman daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Inman Wiscasset wed Arthur E King son of Mr and Mrs Frederick L King Tar Box Street on Saturday Oct 12 at the bridegrooms parents home Rev Albert R Freeman officiated. The couple held a reception. The bride wore a grey street length dress with black accessories and yellow rose corsage. Attendant was Mrs John Travis and best man was John Travis. The bride attended Bangor schools. The groom a Bath alumnus was discharged as Seaman 2/c from the United States Navy and works at Hyde Windlass Co.
A daughter weighing seven and a half pounds was born to Mr. and Mrs. John Georges of Charleston South Carolina, formerly of this city. Before her marriage Mrs. Georges was Miss Evangeline Canacaris, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Canacaris of Green street.
Rev Koehl and local residents attended a social night with hostesses serving ice cream and cookies. The club voted to donate funds to repairs at the church. Upcoming events include a rally at the Baptist church, meetings at various homes, and reports from the Topsham fair.
Frederick H. Hannah of Arlington Virginia pleaded guilty to larceny of 97 dollars from a local store and was fined 25 dollars plus 5.60 in costs or 30 days in jail. Special Investigator Frank Moriarty led the arrest and the money was returned to the owner. A second intoxication case resulted in a guilty plea and a fine of 5 dollars plus 5.15 in costs or 15 days in Kennebec County jail.
Mrs. Louise Knowles and her daughter Barbara plus daughter in law Mrs. Warren Knowles of Gloucester, Mass., were Sunday callers of Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred W. Chaney in Middle Street on their way from Orono where Warren Knowles has entered the University of Maine.
South Dresden presents a radio to Miss Fasita Costellon with remarks by Dr. Alexander Cairns. Rev. David Hickland’s Sunday sermon titled A Letter from Jesus. Mrs. Fred Stilphen served as organist. Charles W. Sheldon and a Rockland friend visited at Harriette and Carolyn Sheldon’s home after a duck hunting day in Merrymeeting Bay. Harry Chapman of Portland visits Fred’s family. Sunday school moves from town hall to Mrs. Oscar Bailey’s home for the season. Chester Dorr starts a saw mill on the Frank Cate farm. Bernard Bailey, Dresden Mills, resumes Star route mail between Dresden and Richmond after Bath work.
Seven youths were hospitalized after a Saturday night head on collision on Route 1 in West Bath. Charges were to be brought against both drivers, Maloney and Arsenault, with the most serious injuries to June Reilly, 22, and Clayton Crawford, 17.
Mr and Mrs Harold Corliss announce the marriage of their daughter Marion to Robert M Gilmore son of Mr and Mrs Paul Gilmore The ceremony occurred Oct 12 at the Bennington Congregational church parsonage in Bennington Vermont The couple were attended by the bride sister and husband Mrs and Mrs Kenneth Moffitt They are Morse High School graduates He served with the U S Marine Corps Pacific Theater 25 months They will live with the Gilmore sisters in North Bennington Vermont briefly.
A morning fire gutted the interior of a three story brick building housing a restaurant and radio repair shop owned by Mrs. Celia Eaton. Fire crews halted spread to the upper block and three families fled due to smoke. Loss was only partially covered by insurance.
William Payne Hatch aged 66 died Friday morning at his home 394 Washington Street Bath born December 8 1879 in Bath son of Davis and Celia Hatch lived here all his life. He worked in the family shoe business later retiring four years ago. Surviving are wife Ethel sister and three brothers with multiple nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Sunday at his home with two ministers presiding and burial in Oak Grove.
Mrs Mary E Fitzgerald 67 widow of Michael C Fitzgerald died suddenly at her home 157 Oak Street. Born in Bath daughter of Peter and Catherine Sheridan she lived in the city all her life. Survived by a niece and nephew. Funeral at St Mary's Church Monday at eight.
The funeral for Oliver A. Carter took place Friday afternoon at two at Mayo Funeral Residence. Rev. Charles R. Sims officiated. Bearers were Edwin Erskine, Horace Witham, Norman Norton and Harry Plummer. Interment followed in the family lot at Oak Grove.
Mrs Jennie Shackford of Waterville widow of Albert Shackford died at her home Saturday. She was 84, born in Williamsville Vermont, daughter of Sylvester and Alvira Sparks. Survived by son Roy and four daughters including Mrs Perley Butler and Miss Margaret Shackford, Mrs Hiram Ricker Jr of Lewiston, Mrs William Cowing of West Springfield. Grandchildren and great grandchildren also survive. Funeral held Monday in Waterville with burial in the local cemetery.
The funeral of Mrs. Mary E. Fitzgerald was held at St. Mary's church on Monday at eight.
The note lists individuals associated with the family plot in Oak Penn area including John Henryegins Edm Naut and Algernon Hastman, reflecting genealogical details in a historical record.
Police found a man dead in a bedroom at 1 Commercial Street Wednesday morning. Investigators saw no foul play. Sagadahoc County Medical Examiner Dr. Joseph Smith ruled natural causes. The deceased, born August 18 1869 in Malden Massachusetts, was removed to Mayo's Funeral Residence with services set for Friday at ten.
Frank Edison Pratt died at his daughter’s home in Bath Saturday evening. Born April 16 1872 in Lewiston he was a retired blacksmith who worked in Litchfield many years. Survived by three daughters Mrs William Brown Jr of Bath Mrs Clifford Collitt of East Brunswick and Mrs Edna Quimby of West Bath and a son Ezra A Pratt of East Brunswick. Funeral held Mayo Residence Tuesday at two with Rev David L Wilson. burial in Eddington Cemetery Leeds.
The funeral for William Payne Hatch was conducted at his home 394 Washington Street at 2 PM with Rev. Louis A. Dole and Rev. Albert R. Freeman officiating. Bearers included Davis Hatch, Dumlap Hatch, Twitte ll cates Campbell Zina Eaton. burial followed.
Jacob Petlock died at home on Franklin Street after long illness. Born May 11, 1908, he was the son of the late er and i mates Petlock. Survived by Louis and Morris Petlock Bath and four sisters and nephews. Funeral Sunday afternoon at the Jewish cemetery in Portland.
The funeral of Frank E. Pratt was held Tuesday at two o'clock at the Mayo Funeral Residence. Rev. David L. Wilson conducted the service. Bearers were William Brown Jr, Clifford Doliff, Ezra A. Pratt and William P. Pratt. Burial followed in the family lot at Eddington Cemetery in Leeds. Mr and Mrs Edward Reed of Wollaston visited Lincoln Street over the weekend with Miss Susan Reed.
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