Community Notes Span Hikes Fire and Family Events
Local Scouts hiked to Swan Island and cooked outdoors while others led a school program. Funeral services were held for Fred C. Stuart, a Spanish War veteran from Richmond. Mr and Mrs Charles Dore celebrated 25th wedding anniversary with many relatives. Richmond Fire Department investigated a car fire on the Richmond Dresden bridge caused by a short circuit. A Framingham Enreason? event included Grange activities, receptions for school staff, and Halloween party at Beulah Rebekah Lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Dore
Dore
J. T. Morrell
Dorchester
Mass
Richard Jovin
Mein Oliver
Harvey Fillmore
Pittsfield
Walter Nelson
Darlene
Fairfield
Claude Ford
Bath
George Nutter
Dorothy
Evelyn Patterson
Arlene
Fred
Frank Wheeler
William Morrill
Edith
Harold Rae
Carole Ann
Arthur Warren
Harvey Morrell
Harvey Morrell, Jr
Thomas Morrell
Allen Draper
Wellington Morrell
Bonita
Charlene
Cambridge
Richmond
Richmond Fire Department
Richmond-Dresden
Lawrence Call
Dresden
Alna
Grange
Progressive
Topsham
Sagadahoc
Clarence Dunbar
Clowes Guiou
Jones
Howard Nicht
Beulah’ Rebekah Lodge No. 23
Franklin
Emerson School
Agnes
Community Notices and Personal Items From Local Society
Local church reports and social notes list members and events from the Seventh Day Adventist church and related groups. The Mills area and towns such as Richmond Gardiner and Portland are mentioned with residents visiting, hosting, or traveling, including Edward J. Morrisette's election to City Tent No. 2 and Mrs. Willard returning from visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doreas Society of the
Seventh Day Adventist
York
Merry Makers
Engton
Edward J. Morrisette
Richmond
Ralph Willard
Westover Field
Mass
Willard Dent
Edward Churchill
Portland
Howard Randlette
Brockton
Gardiner
Rhoda B. Whitney
Melrose
Frank Preble
Lillian Johnson
Tele- Richmond
Courtney Recourier
Queen
Serer Madonna
Central Church Meeting Advances Historic Community Work
A central church meeting highlighted its ongoing historic mission for the community. A preacher addressed the pulpit and a pastor guided the people, signaling continued efforts to serve local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centeey
Bath area notes of gatherings and visits span many towns
Local items record social calls, weekend visits, and anniversaries across Bath Waltham and area. Names include Mrs J C Bearse, Parker Moulton, Beatrice Bouton, Beemer Brown, Flora Taylor, Ann Powers, Oscar Williams, and families from Bath Madison West Roxbury and Portland. Events mention hospital stays and playschool relocations.
Bath girl bride at candlelight service Saturday
Miss Barbara A Jenkins of Bath became the bride of Bernard H Hutchins of Wiscasset in a candlelight double ring ceremony at Wesley Methodist Church with Rev J M Clare officiating. The couple will reside in Wiscasset after a weeklong motor trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara’ A. Jenkins
Joseph Jenkins
Spring Street
Bernard H. Hutchins
Bernard F. Hutchins
Wiscasset
Wesley Methodist Church
J. M. Clare
Winifred Braun
Albert Hutchins
June Stover Wright
Helen M. Jenkins
Teresa McLean
Marjorie Knights
Judith J. Jenkins
Richard and
Arthur Jenkins
Fenton Moore
Bath
Malcolm MacDonald
Jenkins
Hutchins
Fenton I. Moore
Thomas McKay
Ada Milliken
Claude Dyer
Somerville
Mass
H. R. Pease
Zina Davis
C. J. DiPerri
Paul Bailey
Frank Hagtt
Raymond B.rman
E. H. Hutchins
Fitchburg
H. C. Malloy
William ‘Malloy
William Shatrict
S. C. Hinds
Portland
Francis Durrell
Brunswick
Albert Galloupe
Hallowell
Edward Crossman
Verna Southard
Stanley Dodge
Frank Grey
Chester Merry
Walter Feuhiest
Ann Nelder
Walter Snyder
Madison Moore
Florida
James McInnes
Albert Thayer
William Jenkins
Dorothy Smith
Dorothy
Braintree
Morse High School
Hyde Windlass Co
U. S. Marine Corps
Franklin Institute
Boston
Newell Optimistic About New Contracts
William S. Newell president of Bath Iron Works expresses optimism for new work after a new wage contract with the Independent Brotherhood of Shipyard Workers. He says the firm can estimate labor costs and pursue definite contracts while trawlers and a diesel yacht under contract begin building with frame bending to start early next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William S. Newell
Bath Iron Works Corp
Independent Brotherhood of Shipyard Workers Bargaining Agency
Newell
Community Notes From Five Islands Club and Local Homes
The Good Neighbor club met with 13 attendees including Mrs Harlan Pinkham and visitors from Bath and Five Islands. Bible class members gathered with Mrs Victor Pinkham. The week features library updates, oil heaters, a Youth rally at Library Hall, and varied visits to Bath, Fairfield, Dorchester, and West Roxbury with students from North Yarmouth academy returning home for the teachers convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Neighbor Club
Harlan Pinkham
Harry Swift
Bath
Merton Pinkham
Five Islands
William Marr
Victor Pinkham
Francis Pierce
Pierce
Orville Rowe
Beulah Miller
George Gray
Franz Stevens
Edith McMahan
Henry Moore
Vernon Gray
Library Hall
Motorists Fined In Richmond Court
After a head on crash on Route 1 West Bath on Oct 12, John F Arsenault Jr 18 of Pemaquid and Robert Maloney 17 of Falmouth Foreside faced Trial Justice Joseph W Randlette in Richmond. Arsenault pleaded guilty to driving under the influence. fined 100 dollars plus 11 30 in costs. Maloney pled guilty to passing on a bill. fined 5 dollars with costs 11 30 suspended upon payment. State Trooper George Buzell led the case. seven people were injured and treated at Bath Memorial Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Bath
John F. Arsenault, Jr
Pemaquid
Robert Maloney
Falmouth
Joseph W. Randlette
Richmond
Arsenault
Maloney
George C. Buzzell
Bath Memorial Hospital
Sardine Carrier Grounds At Upper Hell Gate
The 50 foot sardine carrier Virginia owned by Belfast Canning Co ran aground below the upper Hellgates in the Sasanoa river. 500 bushels of large herring were spilled but hull damage is not expected and salvage work may proceed this afternoon. Captain Alvin Brewer and two crewmen were aboard with passenger Elwood Legard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Belfast Canning Co
Bath
Hellgates
Sasanoa River
Alvin Brewer
West Point
Damariscove
Brewer
Lawrence Perow
Elwood Legard
Arrowskc Island
Legard
Canning Company
Parking meters net $175.92 in five days
The city reports that 172 meters collected 175.92 dollars in five days. Police warn that slugs or foreign coins will be prosecuted as the revenue split favors the company with 75 percent to the firm and 25 percent to the city after monthly maintenance deduction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore A. Burns
Teachers Reception by South End PTA
The South End PTA hosts a 7 30 reception honoring teachers from South Street Weeks Street and Mitchell schools. Parents and friends will enjoy a musical program and meet the teachers with Rev. Joseph O Purdue as guest speaker. The association, oldest in the state, began April 13, 1914.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Street
Weeks Street
Mitchell
Arthur Berry
Mark Jackson
Joseph O. Purdue
Winter Street Congregational Church
Roland Breton
Carroll Deering
Orris Ames
George Moses
Donald Hopkins
John Hunt
J. Albert Redson
Harry Crosman
James Lockery
Leland Mitchell
David Weeks Dies After Fall at Old Folks Home
David Weeks 86, a long time Bath resident and guest at the Old Folks Home since 1935, died Monday morning after allegedly falling from a third story window and suffering a heart attack. Born December 13, 1860 in Sidney, he worked at Bath Iron Works and enjoyed gardening at the Home. Survived by son Kennett of the city and a brother in Oakland, funeral services were held at Curtis Funeral Home and burial followed in Oak Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Weeks
Old Folks Home
Mr. Weeks
Sidney
Levi
Mary Weeks
Bath
Bath Iron Works
Weeks
Oakland
Kennett
Curtis Funeral Home
Washington Street
Oak Grove
Mrs. Howard Woodside Dies After Ill Health in Growstown
Mrs. Howard Woodside died Sunday night at her Growstown home after a year of illness. She was born in Brunswick about 70, daughter of George and Lydia Sylvester. Survived by husband, two daughters Mrs. Doyen and Mrs. Saunders, son Alton Hackett, two foster sons Carl and Albert Robinson, sister Mrs. Roxanna Esterbrook, and several Bath relatives. Funeral services were held at Laws Funeral Home and burial followed in Growstown churchyard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Woodside
Growstown
Brunswick
George
Lydia
Carol) Sylvester
Bath
Wilfred W. Chaney
Percy Miller
John Sylvester
Frank Sylvester
Kittery
Lincoln Street
Portsmouth
N. H
Laws Funeral Home
Federal Street
Mrs Nellie G Coleman Dies at 78 in Bath
Mrs Nellie G Coleman widow of J Albert Coleman died at her home 14 Valley Road Saturday afternoon aged 78 years 11 months 29 days born in Gardiner daughter of William and Dian tha Gilbert and long resident of Bath Surviving are son Ralph G Coleman two sisters Ethel LeClair and Mrs Robert Oliver two granddaughters Rob ert Donnell and Elbridge Reed plus several nieces and nephews She attended Beacon Street church Private funeral service held Mayo Funeral Residence Tuesday at two o clock Rev Alfred H Ives officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie G. Coleman
Valley Road
J. Albert Coleman
Coleman
Gardiner
William and
Diantha Stewart Gilbert
Bath
Ralph G. Coleman
Ethel LeClair
Old Town
Robert Oliver
Robert Donnell
Elbridge Reed
Philadelphia
Beacon Street Church
Mayo
Alfred H. Ives
William M Child Dies at 66 in Hartford Born Lineage Noted
William M. Child died at his home 181 Center Street Thursday afternoon aged 66 years 4 months 13 days born in Hartford son of Homer and Martha Ripley Child. Survived by his wife Etta Child and a son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M. Child
Center Street
Hartford
Homer
Martha Ripley
Etta Child
Medea Held Sunday Afternoon Funeral Service
The Medea was held Sunday afternoon at 1 30 at the Meader and Son Funeral Residence in Ford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meader & Son
R ‘Ord
Bath Man Frank Owen Smith 1891–?
Frank Owen Smith of Bath died Thursday afternoon after a long illness. Born June 9, 1891, he was the son of C. L. and Alice Watson Smith. He worked for Aetna Insurance and Bath Iron Works, survived by his wife and two brothers Harold of Cumberland, Md., and William of New York City, with other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ibigpeangh Groban Peas
Linden Streets
C. L
Alice Watson Smith
Aetna Insurance Co
Bath
Bath Iron Works
Mr. Smith
Haroldth
Cumberland, Md
Williare Smith
New York City
Death of Mrs Dana Williams Former Shrine Imperial Potentate
Lewiston mourns Mrs Dana S Williams died at her mother's home in Santa Monica California after moving there years ago. A Bates College graduate class of 1910 she belonged to the College club and Pine Street Dee church. Interment will be in Lewiston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dana S. Williams
Lewiston
Shrine
Funeral for Frank O Smith Held at Maladie Street Home
Private services were conducted for Frank O Smith at 2 p.m. at the home on Maladie Street. Rev Charles M officiated. Bearers included John P Carey, Dr Harry F Morin, Wilmer L Voorhees, and Eric Stafford. Burial in the family lot at Oakrove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank O. Smith
Edward B. Smith
Maladie Street
Charles M
John P. Carey
Harry F. Morin
Wilmer L. Voorhees
Eric Stafford
Mrs Nellie G Coleman Funeral Services Held
Private funeral services for Mrs Nellie G Coleman were held at the Mayo Funeral Residence. Interment followed in the family lot at Oak Grove Cemetery with Ralph Coleman and others attending.
Funeral for Dennis Francis Coman at Mayo Residence
Dennis Francis Coman’s funeral was held Friday at 10 o’clock at Mayo Funeral Residence. Rev. Dr. David L. Wilson led the service and burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis Francis Coman
Mayo
David L. Wilson
Oak Grove
Committee Named for Hospital Day
A local hospital day is set with a committee appointed to arrange an inspection of the hospital. The event runs from 2 to 5 pm with refreshments and music. No fundraising solicitations will occur during this community viewing of the modern hospital.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bey
Methodist Chure
Edward Mansir
Swan Island
Patty McDermott
Maxine Waltz
Gloria Small
Donny Foss
Georgia Moeller
Fred C. Stuart
South Front
Veterans’ Administration Center
Togus
Whitefield
Nellie M. Adams
Lisbon
Thomas Kane
Mildred Devine
Carl Mayo
Ivan Waldron
Chester Curtis
John Strout
Mechanic Falls
Richard Strout
Edward Palmer
Lawrence
John Goddard
Roberts Funeral Rooms
James McKillopen
the Baptist Church
Central Church
Key Place
Cently
Howard Trafton
Parker Moulton
Robinhood
J. C. Bearse
Thomas Watson
Parker Loulton
The
Harris
Tom Williams
Waltham
Languetnn Clare
Beatrice Bouton
Elmhurst
West George
Charles Rush
Harris and
Bouton
Beoeniaratte Brown
Flora Taylor
Vassalboro
W. A. Todd
Ann Powers
Woolwich
John D. Williams
Madison
Aubrey Fullerton
Lynn
Leonard Finnemore
Helen Webster
Lexington
Mark Elliott
Concord
C. L. Hinckley
Roy Newman
Georgetown
Norman Gay
Ralph McDonald
Bussey
Gay
Malden
A. S. Cunningham
Shirley Cunningham
Little Deer Isle
Harbert Hunt
Cunningham
Nat Hasenfus
Mr. Nansel
West Roxbury
Hasenfus
Albert Deermont
Benjamin Riggs
Donald Philbrick
Chapman
Milton
Charles Ies
Elizabeth Nagle
Harry Horne
Sidney Dalrymple
J. F. Higgins
Harold Hodgkins
Carroll Powers
Vincent MacMahan
Togus Veterans’ Hospital
Naval Hospital
Long Island
William A Todd
Old Orchard
May Bouton
St. Louis
Charine Bouton
Andrew Esposs
Smex
Bisseth
Rene Ton
Wash
Barbara A. Jenkins
Thatcher Pinkham
G. Baer Connard
Kathleen Rittall
Lermond Davis
George Smith
Gertrude
Sedgemere Road
Charlotte Gray
North Yarmouth Academy
Donald Stevens
Harold Dunton
David
Dick Sanford
Exeter
Sanford Cottage
Bert Hasenfus
Seguinland
Thomas Hanna
Boothbay Harbor
Jeanette Pinkham
North Yarmouth
Robert Hyde
Mary Louise
Barbara
Bangor
Upper Hell Gate
South End Pta
Mrs. Howard Woodside
Fred S. Curtis & Co
Frank Owen Smith
Mrs
Dana Williams
Ralph Coleman
William Besaw
Coman Funeral
Marius H. Page
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