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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1939

Page

2

Richmond Area News Roundup and Obituaries

Richmond news notes include harvest dinner by Ladies Aid at the Methodist parish house, private services for Ida Humphrey with interment in Richmond cemetery, and updates on local residents and visitors. Rev John C Hall, 80, a Bangor native and Bowdoin alumnus, dies in California. Community events feature Amy Bradley Tent D A V supper, South Gardiner Townsend club gathering, and church talks by Rev Lester Norton and Rev Alfred H Ives.婚

Gardiner Worfien Farm Bureau George Alexander Methodist Church Front Street Ida Humphrey Nellie Merriman Gardiner Christian Science Lawrence Bond Melvin Hutchinson Fred Lewis Charles Alexander Richmond Cemetery Charles Reynolds Portsmouth J. L. Webster Leeds L. A. Rideout Laura Williams Laconia N. H E. W. Churchill Richmond John C. Hall Ralph H. Hall Claremont Cal Hall Bangor Clara E. Sawyer Bangor Theological George Machiner Lester Norton United Baptist Church Alfred H. Ives Herbert A. Randlett Janet Smith Portland Central Square Baptist Church Miss Smith Charles G. Smith Deering High School Pratt Institute New York City Randlett Earl Randlett Deering High Girl Scouts Iver Ring Edna Lane Charles Stetson Norwalk Conn Merle Thompson Oakland Charles Bell Riverside Calif Bell Bertha Clifford North Weymouth Mass Carroll Clark Ethel Perry Marna J. McCormick John McCormick Russell Doane Hyannis Fred Moeller Bessie Lutz Bridgewater Seymour White Eunice Kennedy Belmont C. B. Kennedy

Scenic Beauties Along Popham Road

A letter from Herbert J. Kellaway of Boston praises the fall scenery along Popham Road in Maine, notes road conditions from Bath to Phippsburg and small points, and urges improvements like filling low marsh spots with boulders and gravel. He highlights the Convenience Route under construction and hopes for winter completion to aid travelers and residents.

the Independent Popham Bath Phippsburg Center Small Point Phippsburg Parker Head Spirit Pond Joe Young Harpswell Brunswick Richmond Wiscasset Maine Blue Kennebec Herbert J. Kellaway Boston

Health courses join Bailey Evening School offerings

The School Department and the local American Red Cross branch will run eight health lectures at Bailey Evening School starting Monday Oct 30. Topics include communicable diseases mental health nutrition dental hygiene and safety with Mrs Lillian Fadden offering home nursing and sick care each Monday evening and Mrs Martha Grant presenting first aid classes if enough interest. An interview with Mrs Grant will occur opening night.

American Red Cross Bailey Lillian Fadden Martha Grant Red Cross Grant

Bailey Evening School Offers Courses for Career Preparation

An opportunity to prepare for a business career will be offered at Bailey Evening School during the upcoming school year. Courses include bookkeeping typewriting and shorthand with beginners to advanced levels. Registration for classes is set for Monday evening Oct 30 at Morse High School.

Bailey Catherine Huse Beatrice Jenkins Seth Snipe Morse High School Gertrude Blaisdell Alice Heald Alkazin

Richmond Woman on Storm Tossed Ship

Mrs. Sarah E. Champney of Chestnut Street Richmond arrived safely in New York after the President Harding liner was hit by a hurricane en voyage from France and England. With 697 passengers 73 were badly injured. passengers were tossed about as the vessel endured a mountainous sea. Ambulances met the ship at the pier while others returned home. Mrs. Champney is mother of William Sutcliffe, former Bates College Rhodes Scholar.

Sarah E. Champney Chestnut Street Richmond New York United States President Harding France England Champney William Sutcliffe Bates College

Autopsy Expected Thursday in Clark Case

A report is expected Thursday from the autopsy on Frank H. Clark a 14 year old Arrowsic boy found Oct 14 in Back River marsh. County officials said the body was found after an intensive search by National Guardsmen Boy Scouts and volunteers under the sheriff's supervision. Dr Arch H Morrell performed the autopsy removing organs to the State laboratory in Augusta for the report.

Frank H. Clark Back River Leo Aldrich National Guardsmen Sheriff's Department Arch H. Morrell State Laboratory Augusta

Georgetown Notes on Fowler Family and Local Happenings

Georgetown community news covers the Fowler family's move from Miss Thayer's cottage to Boston and New York plans, visits by Mrs Hill and others, church supper changes to lobster stew, birthdays, and local burials. It notes road work, patient discharges, juror corrections, and an upcoming total lunar eclipse with viewing tips.

Bertram B. Fowler Maud P. Thayer West Georgetown Fowlers Town Charles Mains Ferris Leonard Georgetown Sharon Mass Benjamin H. Riggs Portland Robinhood Colleen Rowe Bath Ernest Heal Heal Home Charlie McMahan Beane Melrose Heal Arrowsie Clark Edward McNulty Popham Eddie Trafton Myra Trafton Gardner Hanson Cambridge Howard Trafton Randolph Trafton Alfred Rowe Baker Arrowsic Woodside Wendell Stevens Harry L. Horne Harry Chester Coast Guard Algonquin Curtis May

West Bath Red Cross Tackles Two Quilts

West Bath Red Cross completed work on children's clothing and tacked two quilts at the second regular meeting held Tuesday of last week. A noon meal of vegetable soup doughnuts cheese and coffee was served by a group including Mrs. Harry E. Peterson and others. Members from Ernst Brunswick Woolwich and Bath attended, with numerous local women listed as participants and committee members for upcoming meetings.

West Bath Red Cross Harry E. Peterson Elmer D. Hodgkins Melvin L. Comeau Charles B Doyle Fred W. Larrabee Herbert E. Worrey Owen E. Rogers Harold Bb. Wing Ernst Brunswick William H. Powers Herbert S. Cavanaugh Morten Baker Woolwich West Bath Lincoln Williams E. W. Haggett Walter G Marco Llewellyn D. Rogers Bath Lula P. Herbert Clifford B Wilband Charles T. Henderson Charles B. Doyle Melvin L Comeau Annie H. Trufant Carleton W. Andrews Harold B. Wing Herbert Simpson

Dike PTA Plans Public Card Party

After a public luncheon at 1328 Washington street Mrs John E Atwood hosted the Dike PTA business meeting. Members voted to hold a public card party on October 27 at Mrs Atwood's with each member responsible for her table. Reports declared the luncheon a success and the next meeting set for November 7 at an announced location.

John E. Atwood Washington Street Dike P. T. A

Contested divorce case heard at Sagadahoc Superior Court

A cross libel divorce arising from Woolwich between Melville G Bradley and Mrs Flora O Hunnewell Bradley is being heard by Justice William H Fisher with custody disputes over two children. The trial also highlights an appealed assault case and a separate school case involving Alfred C Condon, who challenges sending his children to Nequasset school over hazardous highway conditions.

Melville G. Bradley Woolwich William H. Pisher Sagadahoc Superior Court Weston M. Hilton Damariscotta Bradley Inlaw Alice F. Hunnewell Justice Fisher Superior Court Alfred C. Condon Mr. Condon John J. Keegan Sherwood Aldrich Condon Nequasset

Veterans cancel indoor circus planned for this week

Commander Joseph G Kelley of Dyer Flaherty Post VFW announced the indoor circus at the new State Armory was canceled after claims of misused 15 percent receipts and unaccounted funds tied to advance agents. Bangor reports cited $1,200 missing as potential embezzlement. The Post will host a Thanksgiving Eve ball at the Armory, tickets honoring circus receipts, and refunds offered via Harold L Jorliss, 18 Bailey St. Call 1173 M.

Joseph G. Kelley Dyer-Flaherty Post New State Armory Post Kelley Bangor Albert C. Blanchard Veterans of Foreign Wars VFW Blanchard Bath Dwyer- Flaherty Post Harold L. Jorliss Bailey Street

Junior Hospital League Elects Officers and Plans Dance

Mrs Frank A Given was elected president at Miss Marcia Moulton s home 1019 Middle Street. Mrs Royal A Johnson became vice president and Mrs Harry L Day secretary and treasurer. Mrs Edwin R Andrews named chairman of the work committee with plans for the annual dance and a December 29 date. Mrs James A Gillies Jr to host group November 7 at 507 Washington Street.

Frank A. Given Junior Hospital Leagueing Marcia Moulton Middle Street Royal A Johnson Harry L. Day Edwin R. Andrews James A Gillies, Jr Washington Street

Five Islands Visitors and Local Fire Incident

Five Islands hosts Francis Bacon family and visitors from Washington and Boston over two weeks. A fire in juniper bushes behind Lincoln Campbell's house was contained by the Five Islands Fire Department as strong winds raged. Local residents and guests frequent cottages, with social gatherings noted at the library and various weekend visits.

Francis Bacon South Walter Beane Charles MacMahan Malden Mass D. L. Howard Myrna Deschaine Milford N. H Ada MacGillivary Harbor View Five Islands Bath Susan Briggs Winter Hill Carl Welling Woolwich Percy Savage Walter E. Reid New York A. W. Butler Lincoln Orville Rowe Victor Pinkham Horace Rittall Good Neighbor Club Charlie Bugress Otis Baker Norwood Ralph Davis Richard Potter Potter William McGrath McGrath George Laskey Robinhood Boston Fletcher Georgetown Library Hall Theodore Campbell Joseph Sorensen Cambridge Briggs Cottage Sedgemere Road

Westport Residents Socialize and Seasonal Moves

Westport area residents enjoyed weekend visits and cottage stays at The Cedars The Hideout Harriman Point and Rialto Farm. Several families including Tilton Stevens Knight and Jewett relocations to winter homes were noted along with road improvements at Ferry Hill.

Addie Tilton Belle Tilton South Portland Brian M. Jewett Albertine Knight Bath Beatrice Colby Fred I. Greenleaf Foxboro Mass Ferry Hill Brian Jewett Ann Louise Ralph Jewett Edith Campbell Thomas D. Powell Springfield Rialto Farm Violet Colby Marie Jed Wiscasset New York R. T. Beaton Colby

Needlework Guild Exhibition Next Week in Bath

The Bath Needlework Guild holds its annual exhibition and sale Thursday Nov 2 from 3 to 6 at Mrs Arthur Sewall 2d 963 Washington St. Public invited. The charity aids other charities and asks for clothing and bedding donations including union suits, pajamas, shirts, overalls, sweaters, mittens, dresses, stockings, baby items, diapers, quilts, blankets, and blankets. Membership requires two donated articles yearly.

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Dromore Grange Halloween Night Program Staged

Dromore Grange held a neighborhood night Tuesday with two ladies from each of ten ST counties attending. After a business session a literary program was given by visiting officers. Supper followed the meeting as the hall wore Halloween decorations.

Dromore Grange

Leslie M. Robbins Funeral Details

Leslie M Robbins funeral set for Thursday afternoon at two at his home 36 Pine Street following his death on Monday. Local officials arranged service and final rites, with burial to be at a later date.

Leslie M. Robbins Pine Street

Teachers Hear Biology Talk By Dr Alfred Gross

Bath teachers club held its first 1939 40 dinner meeting at Morse High School with Bowdoin College biology professor Dr Alfred Otto Gross presenting an illustrated report on Kent Island expeditions. Over 60 attended as seven new members joined and plans for February's talk by Senator Sumner Sewall were announced.

Bath Teachers’ Club West Bath Morse High School Alfred Otto Gross Bowdoin College Kent Island J. Edward Pomeroy Margaret J. Adams Central Grammar School Alice N. Magoun Christine Cummings Hazel Lowell Frances Smith Evelyn Nickerson Margaret Flaherty Pomeroy Sumner Sewall Teachers’ Club South End Gross

Aids to Clothes Buying Discussed at Farm Bureau Meeting

The Farm Bureau held an all day session at Mrs. E. K. Thompson's West Bath home on Aids to Clothes Buying with Miss Mary L. Wright in charge. Dinner featured pot roast and Swedish rye bread as guests included Mrs. Lula P. Herbert and others. Next meeting November 23 at Mrs. William Davis's home will cover Designs In Handicraft. Twin County meeting announced for Oct. 31 in Topsham.

Farm Bureau E. K. Thompson West Bath Mary L. Wright William Davis Ellery E. Whittemore Loring D. Small William A. Coombs Topsham Granite Street E. D. Donnell Walter Marco

Farm Bureau Annual Session Presents 1940 Budget and Reports

The Farm Bureau annual session continues with awards in fabric identification, new business by Mrs Bertha Haskell, an introduction to the 1940 Extension Work program, and presentations by Huber, A Bowie, and Mrs Louise Boothby. A campaign progress report, nominating committee report, and officer elections are included.

Bertha Haskell Huber A. Bowie Louise Boothby L. Everett

Superintendent Parker at Maine Congress of Parents and Teachers meeting

Superintendent John Parker attended a Friday afternoon panel discussion in Augusta on home and community relations at the Maine Congress of Parents and Teachers. Participants included Harrison Lyseth Augusta and Harold Clifford, Boothbay Harbor, with elementary education supervisor Miss Baker and Augusta officials Mrs. Lena Shepard hosting.

John Parker Maine Congress of Parents and Teachers Augusta Parker Harrison Lyseth Augusta Harold Clifford Boothbay Harber Miss Baker

Obituary: Sarah Williams of St. Petersburg dies after illness

Word has been received of the death in St Petersburg Florida of Sarah Princess Heacock Williams 30 wife of Capt John Franklin Williams US Army from a short illness following an emergency operation She was the only daughter of Mrs Laura Heacock and the late J and Mrs Adelbert F Williams of Augusta formerly of Phippsburg Center by her mother and one brother King Heacock St Petersburg Capt Williams is well known locally He was a grandson of the late John H Stacey of Popham Beach a Hebron Academy alumnus and West Point graduate News of her sudden death reached friends Oct 13 Funeral services were held Oct 14 in the Palms Memorial Parlors St Petersburg

Petersburg Fla Sarah Princes Heacock Williams John Franklin Williams Laura Heacock Adelbert F.williams Augusta Phippsburg Center King Heacock St. Petersburg Williams John H. Stacey Popham Beach Hebron Academy United States Military Academy West Point Capt. Williams Palms Memorial

Death of Mrs Grace Plummer Cobb Is Reported

Mrs Grace Plummer Cobb died suddenly Monday in Boston. Daughter of the late Benjamin and Martha Plummer of Bath, widow of Palmer Cobb Chapel Hill, she had lived in this city for years and traveled extensively. Surviving are sister Mrs Frederick E Drake of Bath two brothers George Plummer of Upper Montclair New Jersey and William T Plummer Ardmore Pennsylvania and several nephews and nieces. The Christian Science church was a major influence in her life and the funeral was held at 2 pm Wednesday at the home of her brother in Ardmore Pennsylvania.

Grace Plummer Cobb Boston Cobb Benjamin M. Plummer Bath Palmer Cobb Chapel Hill N.C Frederick E. Drake Drake George Plummer

Bath shipfitter Leslie M. Robbins dies at 43

Leslie M. Robbins, 43, a leading Bath Iron Works shipfitter who retired last January due to ill health, died suddenly Monday at home in Bath. Born in Bath, he was the son of Frank W. and Nellie Robbins and worked in various shipyards along the Atlantic coast. He resided in Bath most of his life and is survived by four brothers and three sisters.

Leslie M. Robbins Bath Iron Works Corp Pine Street Bath Frank W Nellie (Biggins) Robbins Atlantic Seaboard Robbins

George E. McNulty 57 dies at Popham Beach home

George Edward McNulty, 57, died Thursday morning at his Popham Beach home. Born in Bath, he lived in Phippsburg and Popham for 53 years, worked 28 years as a purser on Kennebec steamboats, and previously managed John H. Stacy store before owning it. Survived by wife Marguerite and sisters Sarah Wall of Bath and Annie W. Sharpe of Brooklyn.

George Edward McNulty Popham Beach Bath Edward Mary Baker) McNulty Phippsburg Popham Kennebec John H. Stacy McNulty

Mrs Joseph W Higgins dies in Portland at 67

Mrs Joseph W Higgins 67 died at her home 78 Woodmont Portland after a two week illness. Born Harriet Estelle Larrabee Sept 28 1872 she was Brunswick native and Maine Central engineer husband died three years ago. Survived by son Joseph W Higgins Jr two sisters and two brothers. Funeral from residence with burial in Evergreen Portland cemetery.

Joseph W. Higgins Woodmont Street Portland Higgins Harriet Estelle Larrabee John C. Larrabee Brunswick Maine Central Railroad Maine Street Washington Street Bath Walter H. Larrabee Fred W. Larrabee West Bath Evergreen Cemetery

Funeral services for George E. McNulty held in Popham

The funeral of George E. McNulty of Popham was held Saturday at Curtis Funeral Home. Rev. Joseph O. Purdue officiated with bearers Hiram T. Stevens J Arthur Stevens Everett W. Oliver Howard Spinney Augustus Hodgkins. Burial followed in Oak Cemetery Georgetown. Mrs Julia Fletcher of Portland arrived to visit daughter Mrs Henry T. B. Leeman at Somerset Place.

George E. McNulty Popham Curtis Funeral Home Center Street Joseph O. Purdue Hiram T. Stevens J. Arthur Stevens Everett W. Oliver Howard Spinney Augustus Hodgkins Oak Cemetery Georgetown Julia Fletcher Portland Henry T. B. Leeman Somerset Place

Also Mentioned on This Page

Popham Road Bailey Evening School Dike P-T-Ad Meeting Woolwich School Westport Needlework Guild Arthur Sewall Biology A. 0. Gross West Bath Farm Bureau John H. Bryant Humphrey A. Owen Joanna M. Hodgkins Daniel O. Blaisdell Charles E. Ripley E. W Haggett Harris T. Rodick Leon Dennett E. Maud Smith Lena Shepard High Street John F. Williams St. Petersburg, Florida Mrs Grace Cobb Bath Iron Works Dness G. E. McNulty We Council Fred S. Curtis & CO Thomas R. Huston
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