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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1953

Page

4

Richmond Community Notes Include Pageant Winners and Wedding

Community items report Rich mond and Bowdoinham swimming classes funded by the Brunswick Red Cross and town. Prize winners include Pamela Cunningham and Brian Wells. A July wedding unites Marilyn Nicol and Vincent Marchese Jr at St. Joseph's in Keyport with a reception at Oak Shades firehouse. they plan to live in Richmond.

Brunswick Red Cross Chapter Rich Odd Fellows and Gest Eyes Pamela Cunningham Brian Wells Lorraine Palmer Patricia Wheeler Virginia Wheeler Beverly Knight Carla Bixby Wilbur Gilpatrick Linda Savage Marilyn Charles Nicol Janet Nicol Ellen Galligan Mattawan Carol Trahim Keyport Joyce Andrews Matawan Stanley Bittner Henry Rinkewich Alexander Trahim John Trahim Cliffwood Beach Oak Shades Firehouse Old Orchard Beach Richmond

New Haskell Memorial School Teacher Named

Miss Virginia Green of West Lebanon New Hampshire is appointed as the new teacher for Haskell Memorial School. She formerly taught in Auburn and is a graduate of Atlantic Union College Normal School in South Lancaster Massachusetts. Registration for the school will be Wednesday at 9 a.m.

Virgina Green West Lebanon N. H Haskell Memorial School Miss Green Auburn Atlantic Union College Normal School South Lancaster Mass

Berry-Rittall Wedding at Five Islands Bath

Arthur Oliver Berry of Bath and Miss Kathleen Rittall of Five Islands wed at Five Islands Church. The ceremony featured Edwin O Berry as best man and Harold Pinkham, Donald Hopkins as ushers. The reception followed at the Pierce home with flower decorations and a later wedding trip announced. Out-of-town guests listed from Newport, Key West, Bath, and surrounding towns.

Arthur Oliver Berry Bath Vn Ee Eee Edwin O. Berry Key West Fla Harold Pinkham Five Islands Donald B. Hopkins, Jr Kathleen Rittall Horace Ritwas Morse High School F. Arthur Berry Robbins Street Gorham State Teachers’ College Pennsylvania State College Industrial Arts Institute Kappa Delta Phi Iota Lambda Sigma Berry King Junior High School Portland Connie Gray Gray Rosalyn Pinkham Francis Pierce Edwin Berry Marlene Pinkham Nancy Dupre Barbara Davis Gladys Berry Albert Berry Newport Frank McLain Caleb Fossett Pemaquid Richard Carter Round Pond Isabelle Berry John Williams Ralph Godfrey Gerry Robinson Judith Robinson Fenton I. Moore Orris Ames Patty Laforest Coombs Clifford Gainsley Woolwich George Oliver Nobleboro

Robbery at Midway Restaurant in Richmond

A break in occurred at the Midway restaurant on Route 201 in Richmond Friday night. Entry was gained through a rear window and about $75 in bills from a money bag were taken. Proprietor Ellen Peacock reported closing at 8:45 pm and returning about 45 minutes later to find the theft.

Midway Route 201 Richmond Sagadahoc

Death in Brookline Brings Mrs Brigham Home to Bath

News from Bath reports the Aug 20 death of Mrs Laura Taylor Brigham in Brookline Massachusetts wife of Lewis S Brigham formerly of Bath and Jefferson She is survived by her husband and daughter Mrs Clifford E Mobbs born Days Drake of Winchester Mass The obituary notes many Bath friends. Also mentioned is a visit by Mr and Mrs James Main and their sons to the Main family in Bath at their summer home on Birch Point.

Bath Brookline Mass Laura (Taylor) Brigham Lewis S. Brigham Bath and Jefferson Main A. M. Main Bireh Point Alvah C. Reynolds J. W. McArthur Bar Harbor McArthurs Reynolds Augusta David Waller Kennebec Point Summit N. J Point Needham Philip Dalrymple, Jr Baltimore Frank Baker MacMahan Bala Cynwyd Misses Prevost Elizabeth L. Earle Hagan Castine Ralph Hunter Hanover N. H Little Sheepscot Ferris St. Stephen's Church Portland Mary Elizabeth Massey Margaret Horton Chris Miller Robert Robert H Roosevelt N. Y Courtney Hall Flushing East Harpswell Ruth Keen Bay Pointers Stephen Etnier R. E. Hazlett Arlington Leonard Field Mary Ruth Katharine New York Walter Hill Palo Alto Calif Red Gables Paul Laughlin Westfield Eugene Foster Lillian Miller Five Islands Dr. Fuller Popham Louise Howard Joe Hill Kennebec Hempstead Robert Miller Garden City James Graham Bay Point Massachusetts Dwight Furbish Speedway Unity Harold Branscombe Judy David Newport Alfred Perow John Sampson A. M. Butterfield Edward Butterfield Mr. Butterfield Roscoe Berry Joyce Ronald Springvale Berry Cottage Paul Berry Auburn Leon Berry Flora Patterson William McKenney Persis McKenney Stella Peacock Earle Peterson Sadie Coombs Blanche Coombs Belmont Honeymoon Cottage Lester Gross William Jefferson Hogan Curlew Cottage Maurine Gross Hogans Albert Gee Boston Maple Lodge Butterfield Cottage Thomas Hogan Lester P. Gross Loraine Gross Hogan's Albert Coombs Andrew Butterfield Boothbay Playhouse Lo and Behold William Simpson Boothbay Sarasota Fla John P Townsend Billy Jack Sarasota, Fla John P. Townsend

Lavagetto’s NL third base errors lead 1938–40

Brooklyn Dodgers coach Harry "Cookie" Lavagetto topped the National League list for errors by a third baseman from 1938 through 1940. He coached the Dodgers during this period.

Harry “Cookie” Lavagetto Brooklyn Dodgers

Georgetown church sermon lights up love and hate themes

Georgetown Rev John E Reedy preached on emotions of hate and love and their effects on behavior at First Baptist church. The service included choir help from Dudley Allen dental vacationing at Overlook and floral arrangements by Mrs Harry L Horne with a century old vase.

John E. Reedy First Baptist Church Dudley Allen Overlook Harry L. Horne Adolph Iptar Georgetown School Board Georgetown Central School Morse High School Islands Harmon's Harbor Georgetown Center Bay Point Robinhood Mavt Gillivary Maynard Thibodeau Arthur Nelson Branwell Harford Margaret MacMahan Marion Watson Alfred Rowe, Jr Roy M. Newman Katherine Blackie Rugged Land of Gold Maude P. Thayer Alfred Rowe New England Mr. Newman the Alfreds, Sr Eugenie Clark Thayer Ruth Patterson West Georgetown

Bay Point Improvement Association holds annual meeting

Bay Point residents recount plans for 1953 and 1954 at a long meeting led by President Madison Moore. Two new members, Mr and Mrs George Bennett, join the board with officers elected for 53 54 and committee chairs named by Moore.

Bay Point Improvement Association Madison Moore George Bennett Evelyn Hogan Catherine Powers Kenneth Maciver Helen Miller Ruth Keen Pres. Moore H. Martin Powers Kenneth Sle Harold Miler

Five Islands Park Sees 5000 Visitors and Parking Strain

A Reid State Park ranger reported 5000 visitors on Sunday with well over 300 cars turned away due to limited parking. In town, a church vote authorized a special working bee to paint one side of the church, with labor from men and a free dinner for workers. The date is Saturday September 19 and interested helpers may contact the pastor or Mrs. Vernon Gray. Lobster salad supper funded repairs for Library Hall as Library Association and Auxiliary served it Saturday. Residents and visitors, including families from Auburndale Mass and Augusta, spent August at local cottages and halls while several named locals surfaced in town notices.

Reid State Park Vernon Gray Library Hall Library Association

Obituary: Mrs. J Arthur Stevens Jr of Boothbay Harbor

Mrs. J Arthur Stevens Jr of Boothbay Harbor died Sunday at St Andrews Hospital Boothbay Harbor after a three week stay. Born August 23 1911 in Boothbay Harbor she was daughter of Lester J Andrews and his wife. She was active in Mt Pisgah Chapter O E S Pythian Sisters and East Boothbay Methodist Women’s Society For Christian Service. She leaves her husband two daughters Susan and Eleanor a son Peter and siblings Emerson Dewey Chester and Mrs Farnham and Mrs Gamage. Funeral was held at East Boothbay Methodist Church Wednesday afternoon at two.

J. Arthur Stevens, Jr Boothbay Harbor Sunda St. Andrews Oil Bath Lester J. Andrews Mt. Pisgah Pythian Sisters Women's Society For Christian Service East Boothbay

High Ranking Mason Wins High Honors

George D. Adams of Russell Street and Winship Reed of Valley Road attended a Boothbay Harbor Masonic Lodge meeting last week to witness Fellowcraft work. Adams, a high ranking Mason, received an honorary life membership in Polar Star Lodge in 1952 and will gain life membership on November 24, 1954 in Southern Jurisdiction lodges from Manila Cavite Lodge No. 2 P I. A former Cavite Lodge master and Manila Grand Lodge recipient, Adams rests in Bath after 31 years with the U.S. Navy and now works as a machinist at Hyde Windlass Co.

George D. Adams Russell Street Winship Reed Valley Road Masonic Lodge Boothbay Harbor Mr. Adams Polar Star Lodge Mason Manila Cavite P. I Adams Cavite

Bids Opened on Street Paving Front Street Work

W H Hinman Inc of North Anson was the low bidder at 21040.95 for resurfacing Front Street to Oak and Washington Streets with a condition cap of 19900. Warren Bros Road Co of Portland bid 22366. State Highway Commission approval awaited. A second sale bids for Plummer Home for the Aged on Oak Grove and 45 Richardson Street were 100 and 30 from local bidders.

W. H. Hinman, Inc North Anson Front Street Summer Street Oak Street Washington Street Warren Bros., Road Co Portland White Hinman Co State Highway Commission Plummer Oak Grove Avenue James A. Gillies, Jr North Bath

Soule Announces Birth of Daughter in Fredericksburg

Set and Mrs. Richard E Soule announce the birth of a daughter on August 25 at Quantico Naval Hospital. The baby weighs 6 pounds 5 ounces and is named Sharon Ann. She is the fifth generation all girl on Mrs. Soule’s side. Mrs. Soule is formerly Jean E Caton of Bath.

Set Richard E. Soule Fredericksburg Quantico Naval Hospital Sharon Ann Soule Jean E. Caton Bath Mr. Soule Ammon Soule Pleasant Javenue

Obituary of Thomas J. Lowery

Thomas J. Lowery born July 8 1865 son of Beary and Elizabeth Lowery, lived in Brunswick area for 45 years as a fireman at Cabot Mfg Co. He belonged to the Canadian Independent Order of Foresters and St Pauls Episcopal Church Brunswick serving as vestryman. Survived by three daughters Hazel Lowery Hilda Wigley Kathleen Sanders and five sons John J Harry Charles Ernest Donald and several grandchildren. Funeral at St Pauls Episcopal Church Brunswick Saturday at 10 AM.

Beary Elizabeth (Spiers) Lowery Lowery Cabot Mfg. Co Brunswick Kathleen Sanders Yarmouth John J Bath Harry Charles Ernest Topsham Donald Lowery Meriden Conn St. Paul's Episcopal Church

Alfred Heller Remembered for Tuberoous Begonias Display

Alfred Heller 64 president of Heller Heat Treating Co. New York died at Knox County hospital Rockland from a heart attack. Bath residents recall his summer home in Owls Head where his two greenhouses showcased vast tuberous begonias in hundreds of varieties and colors drawing many visitors each season.

Alfred Heller Heller Heat Treating Co New York City Knox County Hospital Rockland Owls Head

Mrs Elizabeth W Clark 81 dies in Miquon Pennsylvania

Elizabeth W Clark age 81 of Miquon Pennsylvania died in Memorial Hospital after illness lasting a short time. She was the widow of John A Clark of Wilmington Delaware and was born June 4 1872 in Wise Virginia. Her daughter Mrs Tikabeth Crossan of Miquon survives. Body to be moved to Wilmington for funeral arrangements.

Elizabeth W. Clark Miquon Memorial Hospital Five Islands John A. Clark Wilmington Del Wise Taswell Tikabeth Clark Crossan Miqnon

Preston Stover Farrar Former Bath Bowling Champion Dies

Preston Stover Farrar 62 a Bath native and former State bowling champion died Wednesday night in Portland after a long illness. Born October 27 1890 he lived in Bath and Portland after moving in 1942. Survived by widow Gladys Melzard and three children Preston Jr Harold Chadwick and Mary Louise Farrar. Funeral at St Pauls Episcopal Portland with burial in Oak Grove Bath Rev Harold McElwain officiating.

Preston Stover Farrar Bath Portland Preston S. Farrar St. Paul's Episcopal Church Harold McElwain Oak Grove

Fire at Barter's Island threatens cottages near Boothbay

Smoke from a woods fire on Barter's Island Boothbay spread toward a portable mill site at the northern end. By three o'clock no buildings had burned though two summer cottages were briefly threatened. Firefighting crews from Boothbay East Boothbay and Boothbay Harbor contained the blaze. Barter's Island lies two miles west of Boothbay Center, four miles long, one mile wide, with Trevet village at the southern end.

Bath Barter's Island Boothbay East Boothbay Boothbay Harbor Boothbay Center Sheepscot Back Rivers Trevet

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Haskell School Georgetown Rock Hill Due West S. C Parviz Chahbazi Medford Chahbazi Roland E. Peterson Alfred Laskey Everett Laskey George Laskey Jackie Edith Monhegan Montgomery M. Smith Monty Patti Piermont George Alderman Reid Park Joseph F. Higgins Dorothy W. Oliver Martha Bowen William A. Todd Harold J. Brown Mr. Allen Grand Canyon Elmer Palmer Joey Hill Kennebec Point Associates Judson Cross Seguin Yacht Club Commodore Cross Molly Bliss California Greenwich Winchester Anchorage George Kahr Belmont Mass David Garrick Harold Brown Fisherman's Wharf Philip Campbell Seguinland Campbell Sam Hartzell Davis Cadillac Mountain George Saslow St. Louis North Bridgton Michael Saslow Michigan Adolph Spear Mr. Spear Aaron Spear Albert Deermont Canada Carroll Powers Edgar Fehlau Lewiston Alexander Taft Port Arthur Arthur Taft Joseph E. Hart High Street Loring E. Hart Europe Florence Italy Milan Venice Rome Naples St. Vesuvius Pompei Sidney Emery Gerald Street Memoral Hospital Hampton Beach Charles F Cummings Cummings Julie and Carol Ralph Washburn, Jr Auburndale Roger Ayer Paul Thompson J. G. Stevens Charles O’brien Madge O'Brien Carey Cottage Leonard Gould Susanne St. Petersburg Hall Cottage Earl Spencer West Bath Georgia Watson Kenneth Dell Quincy Fred French, Jr Kingfield Roger Pinkham Clayton Doyle Victor Pinkham Tuesay Chester MacMahan, Jr Reid Park Road Ardeen Pinkham, Jr Camp Devens Pinkham Woodrow Gray Rudolph Pinkham Thomas Watson Vincent Davis Leominster Lester Davis Harlan Pinkham Russell Harford Southport Fenton Moore William Campbell South Gardiner Ralph Cochrane Helen Robbins Myricks Arthur Cochrane George Lee Onset Stanley Lewis R. H. Heigham Hanson Congregational Church Hanson Blake Camp Ray Gilpatrick Robert Snow Brunswick Hospital Norman Norton Sprigfield Frederick Yeo Dahlgren Yeo Flora Renaud Roberta Somerville Paul Skidmore Farmingdale John Callaway Princeton O'Connor Sasanoa Donald Hopkins, Jr J. A. Stevens, JR Thomas J. Lowery Rockland Hospital Miquon, Pa M. H. Page North St Keamebec Greenhouses
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