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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1939

Page

3

Richmond Club Holds Food Sale and Community Notes

The Richmond Townsend club held a food sale at Della Grandin's store Friday. Emerson Lane Post will sponsor a soap-box derby for local boys in September. A Legion meeting gathered volunteers Friday evening. Schools reopen Sept 11. Rev Alfred Ives died at the Methodist church. Rev Lester Norton preached at the Baptist church on The Vine and the Branches. Three-Quarter Century club attendees included Mrs. E. N. Dearborn and John Morton, among others. Mrs. Mattie Garretson of Hollywood and Mrs. Georgia Donnell hosted visitors. Warren F. Barter, 18, died after a brief illness, born July 1, 1921. John Morton named Richmond's oldest citizen at 87. Mr. and Mrs. James Fields attended a 100th birthday party for Mrs. Caroline Grover. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Earl McFee. a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. J. Ripley in Hingham. Charles Wheeler broke his right forearm. Harold Carr sprained an ankle. Mrs. Harry Douglas returned home from visiting relatives. Mr. and Mrs. James K. Partridge visited Mrs. Elizabeth Norwood. Vincent Marchese and family were guests in Worcester. Charles N. Kennedy attended Windsor Fair. Karl Reynolds helped at Windsor Fair and returned home. Sheriff Charles W. Messenger is in New York City on business. The Meisner family and Mrs. E. S. Edgecomb hosted weekend guests from Massachusetts.

Baptist Alfred Ives Methodist Baptist Church Lester Norton E. N. Dearborn John Morton James Gibbs Henry Farley Cora Merrill Hannah Roach Lewis Leon Ora Reed Lydia Lint William Lewis William Skelton Mattie Garretson Hollywood Cal Laurence Bond J. H. Chase Melrose Mass Georgia Donnell Warren F. Barter Charles F. Barter Charles R Bath Marion Morrill Manchester N. H Viola Hadley Ruby Orr Evelyn Orr Richmond James Fields Caroline Grover Wiscasset Earl McFee J. &. Ripley Hingham Ripley Alice Steele Charles Wheeler Harold Carr Wheeler Harry Douglas Sheldon Heights James K. Partridge Elizabeth Norwood River Road Vincent Marchese Daniel A. Danforth Vincent Marchese, Jr Charles W. Messenger New York City Elizabeth N. J C. L. Meisner Eleanor Calvin, Jr Waltham, Maass E. 8. Edgecomb Frank Bishop Shirley Lincoln Street Waldoboro

Bath couple unite in wedding at St John the Baptist

Maurice L Skaling son of Mr and Mrs Wilfred F Skaling of Bath and Eunice E St Pierre daughter of Mr and Mrs Alexis St Pierre of Brunswick wed at St John the Baptist church in Brunswick in an eight oclock Mass. The ceremony featured bridesmaids Miss Lucille C St Pierre Miss Edith M McClure maid of honor Miss Constance G St Pierre best man Robert J Footer and ushers Robert D Stevens James Skaling. The couple planned a brief wedding trip and will reside at 3329 North Broad Street Philadelphia.

Bath St. John the Baptist Church Brunswick Maurice L. Skaling Wilfred F. Skaling Wesley Street This City Eunice E. St. Pierre Alexis St. Pierre Everett Street Lawrence Duprry Lucille C. St. Pierre Edith M. McClure Constance G. St. Pierre Robert J. Footer Robert D. Stevens James Skaling King Skaling Morse High School Bath Iron Works Corp Skaling Thibeaud's Express

Beulah Leavitt Family Visits Portland Relatives

Mrs Beulah Leavitt and daughters Elea Nor Ann and son Franklin Jr arrived in Portland Sunday to visit Mrs Leavitt’s parents Mr and Mrs Samuel P Lakin of 17 Meadow Way and also plan a stay with Mr and Mrs Ralph Woe Jr before returning home.

Beulah Leavitt Eleanor Ann Franklin, Jr Portland Leavitt Samuel P. Lakin Meadow Way Ralph Woe Jr

Gainsley Pepper Union in Bailey Island Ceremony

Clifton C. Gainsley son of Mr and Mrs George E Gainsley of Woolwich and Miss Kathleen T Pepper daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Pepper of Bath were married August 31 in the Episcopal Chapel by the Sea Bailey Island. The ceremony was performed by William Porter Niles in the presence of immediate families. The church was decorated with cut flowers. The bride wore white mousseline desoie over blue satin and carried a Colonial bouquet. Her bridesmaid Miss Rebecca F Finnie wore Eleanor blue lace and carried a Colonial bouquet. Earl A Gainsley was best man. A reception followed at View de l eau Summer cottage of the bride’s aunt Mrs M E Crafts Bailey Island. The couple plan to reside on Washington Street Bath after a wedding trip. Mrs Gainsley wore a black and white pin check sharkskin with a black tweed topcoat and chatteuse accessories. Mr Gainsley, a Bath High School graduate class of 1932, worked in the test department of Bath Iron Works. The bride, Morse High School graduate class of 1937, attended Brunswick Business College and has been active in Grace Episcopal church groups and served as social secretary for Senator Sumner Sewall.

Clifton C.ee George E. Gainsley Natick Mass Woolwich Kathleen T. Pepper Prank Pepper Maple Street Bailey Island William Porter Niles Nashua N. x Rebecca F. Finnie Norristown Earl A. Gainsley View de L'Eau M. E. Crafts Bailey Island Washington Street Bath Gainsley Natick High School Christian Endeavor Bath Iron Works Corp Morse High School Brunswick Business College Young People’s Fellowship Girls’ Friendly Society Grace Episcopal Church Sumner Sewall

Burnham Fogg Couple Wed In Central Church Ceremony

Miss Thelma Fogg daughter of Mr and Mrs Donald Fogg and Lawrence G Burnham son of Mr and Mrs Erving Burnham wed Friday evening at 830 in Central Congregational Church Doctor David L Wilson performed the single ring ceremony The bride wore a coal suit of orchid with yellow accessories and a mixed corsage Attendants included Miss Beatrice Greenleaf Best man was Erving L Burnham Jr After a wedding trip to Canada the couple will live in Kit Portmouth Navy Yard a reception followed at the bride parents home with several guests listed from Gardiner Laconia and nearby towns

Thelma Fogg Mer Donald H. Fogg Washington Street Lawrence G. Burnham Erving L. Burnham Western Avenue David L. Wilson Central Congregational Church Beatrice Greenleaf Erving L. Burnham, Jr Burnham Morse High School Morse Portsmouth Navy Yard Canada Kit Donald Fogg Sybil Leonard Clarence Mayo Erv'ng L. Burnham Ralph Morrill Gardiner Leo Huff Tara Greenleaf Royden Haines Amilda Comeau Betty Burnham Agnes Duyer Laconia N. H

Maine Aviator Frank L Simpson Weds Alice Powers

Frank L Simpson of East Brunswick, renowned Maine aviator and Bath Iron Works rigger, and his wife Alice Powers returned from the World's Fair in New York after their wedding trip. They were married in Brunswick on Saturday August 26, with Mrs Powers, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Powers of East Brunswick who run Powers Inn.

Frank L. Simpson East Brunswick Maine Bath Iron Works Corp Simpson N. Y Brunswick Alice Powers William ‘H. Powers Powers’ Inn

Gillis-Everbeck Marriage Report Filed in City Clerk’s Office

Marriage returns filed at the city clerk's office show William J. Gillis of 38 Bath Street and Mrs Ethel May Everbeck of 721 Washington Street wed Aug. 26 in this city with Rev. George B. Wolstenholme presiding. Gillis, son of the late John Gillis of Prince Edward Island, works in Hyde Windlass Co. laborers' division. Mrs. Gillis, daughter of the late Joshua A. Elliot of Truro, Mass., is the groom's bride.

William J. Gillis Bath Street Ethel May Everbeck Washington Street George B. Wolstenholme John Gillis Prince Edward Island Hyde Windlass Co Gillis Joshua A. Elliot Truro Mass

Wade Swallow marriage returns filed for George Wade and Rena Swallow

Returns from Emmanuel Chapel Portland show the marriage of George Amos Wade Jr. son of Mr and Mrs George A Wade Bath and Miss Rena May Swallow daughter of Mr and Mrs William Robertson Swallow Portland. The ceremony was conducted Saturday by Rev J Stanley Light in Emmanuel Chapel.

George Amos Wade, Jr Floral Street George A. Wade Bath Rena May Swallow William Robertson Swallow Portland John W. Gilmore Emmanuel Chapel Porotland J. Stanley Light

Savage Ayer wedding and deer crop notes in Maine

Horace E. Savage and Marguerite L. Ayer were married Friday by Charles T. Small Jr. in Bath. The article notes 35 to 40 deer seen on blueberry heaths, and reports dry weather reducing berry yield in Dennys region and Cooper area, dampening harvest income.

Marion Dennys Cooper

Georgetown Weekend Visitors Report Busy Shoreline

A long list of out of town guests and seasonal visitors filled Georgetown over the weekend. Families from Westfield, East Wilton, Portland, Boston, Malden, Chelmsford, Andover, and other towns vacationed at cottages along the Sasanoa Back River and Crow Island while local residents extended visits and prepared for Labor Day departures. Also noted are updates on health, teaching changes, choir invitations, and a lumbering season near Ashland with crews and horse teams active.

Smith Reports Insurance Boom Forecast After Bolton Convention

William A. Smith of Auburn returned from Bolton's Landing New York where he spoke on the four day program of the Mutual Trust Life Insurance Co. He said the industry is enjoying solid business and predicts a boom with possible war risk clauses added to future policies.

William A. Smith Auburn Bolton's Landing New York Mutual Trust Life Insurance Co Smith

Brownell Captures Dual Honors In Club Night Golf

Bob Brownell tops the field at Country Club with 38 gross and 31 net for dual honors in Thursday night Men’s Night. Ed Sewall and Rupe Irvine tied for runner up with 32 net, Irvine 43 gross and Sewall 44. ments include high net prize to Everett Pierce and nine-stroke counts on hole eight.

Bob Brownell Ed Sewall Rupe Irvine Irvine Sewall Wil Girard al Sanborn Myron Hilton Wi Girard Dr. H. T. Caverly Francis McLaughlin Bob Perry Loraine Price W. Dayton Hill Capt. Halterman Ned Andrews Bill Adams Archie Main George Thompson John Rust New York Ed Pridgham, Jr J. W. Osborn John Grindell Everett Pierce

MacMahan Season Closes Amid Return of Summer Residents

The MacMahan season ends as many summer visitors depart for home. Bergen Smith of Chicago and Richard Owens of the island leave for Boston. Families from Summit, New Jersey, New York, Philadelphia, and other areas bid farewell. The article notes several named individuals and towns, and wraps with best wishes for a Maine winter and plans to resume next year.

MacMahan Maine Richard Owens Boston John Stone Summit N. J Woodhulls Woodhull

Fall Services Begin at Central Church After Vacation

Central Church resumes services next Sunday at 10 30 with the Central school starting at noon in the parish house. Teachers and pupils are urged to attend the opening session. The choir meets Thursday at 7 15 for the first rehearsal. Choir director John Shaw plans fall and winter work. Miss Mary Perry resumes duties this week after visiting family in West Center street and Augusta with Mr and Mrs E A Perry and Mr and Mrs Joseph Cyr.

Central Church Central School John Shaw Mary Perry R.N Wellesley Mass E. A. Perry West Center Street Augusta Joseph Cyr

Five Islands community holds annual meeting and dance

Five Islands Improvement Association elected officers led by George McKinnon as president and Zetta Higgins as vice president. An evening of games, square dances, and a cabaret followed, with performances by Marjorie Bartlett and a large local lineup including Arthur Johnson and Betty Howard. Weekend visitors and seasonal residents are listed among the attendees and events at Inchigenia and Sedgemere Road cottages.

Five Islands Improvement Association George McKinnon Zetta Higgins Gertrude Smith Marjorie Bartlett Fred Rittall Fred Johnson Roland Fellows Mrs. Fellows Arthur Johnson Glenda Howard Betty Howard Ann Johnson Caroline Laura Anderson Minnie the Moccer Hill Billy Merton Pinkham Anna Mae Berry Mrs. Ewald Miss Jones Bar Harbor James Connellan Christine Carey Baby Snooks

Five Islands Summer Visitors and Cottage Life Notes

Numerous families and friends who summer at Five Islands are noted as returning home or staying for short visits. Cortages from Boston to Cambridge are mentioned with weekend gatherings, motor trips to Bath and Greenfield, and guests from Acton Malden and West Somerville. Community readers welcome a new church organ, library book gifts, and appreciation for summer hospitality.

Week End Traffic Sets New Record

Commerce figures show August and year figures for 1939 versus 1938 with passengers, cars, and cash totals across fare categories. Data includes 5c and 50c ticket sales, monthly totals, and notable gains and losses, highlighting a slight year over year cash decline.

Obituary for Mrs. Josephine Cunningham of Edgecomb and Bath

The funeral for Mrs. Josephine Cunningham widow of Howard O Cunningham was held Tuesday afternoon at her late residence 977 High street Edgecomb Bath after a long illness. Rev Charles M Tubbs officiated and burial was in Newcastle cemetery. Born February 24 1852 in Edgecomb she was the daughter of Benjamin and Eleanor Haggett Cochran. She lived in Boston in early life and lived with her daughter the past few years. Survived by daughter Mrs Trott four granddaughters Jane Priscilla Barbara and Marjorie Trott Bath and three sisters Mrs Fred L Carlton Mrs Annie B Cunningham Woolwich and Mrs A B LeCompte Cambridge Md.

Josephine Cunningham Howard O. Cunningham Edgecomb Bath Milton C. Trott High Street Charles M. Tubbs Grace Episcopal Church Newcastle Cemetery Cunningham Benjamin and Eleanor Haggett) Cochran Boston Mrs. Trott Jane Priscilla Barbara Marjorie Trott Fred L. Carlton Annie B. Cunningham Woolwich A. B. LeCompte Cambridge

Isabella R Sawyer 78 widow of Fred S Sawyer dies in Bath

Isabella Risteen Sawyer, 78, widow of Fred S. Sawyer, died Tuesday night at Memorial hospital after illness. A Bath resident for 55 years, she was born in Fredericton, New Brunswick, and was active in Dromore Grange and Genesta chapter OES. Survived by brother Edmund L. Risteen of Thomaston and sister Miss Flora Risteen. Funeral at 1141 Washington Street.

Isabella R. Sawyer Fred S. Sawyer Memorial Hospital Washington Street Sawyer Bath Dromore Phippsburg Fredricton N. B Israel O. Risteen Dromore Grange and Genesta Flora Risteen

Mrs Annie M Knight 62 dies at Bath home

Annie M Knight widow of Edwin C Knight died in her sleep Sunday at 70 Russell Street Bath after years of heart trouble. Born in Bath she was daughter of Alfred and Emma King and leaves son Sidney A Knight of Portsmouth three brothers Howard Herbert Ernest King three sisters Dana McIntire Harry Barker and Edward Clancy and three grandchildren Sidney Jr Edwin Charles and David Knight. Funeral Thursday at 2 PM at her home.

Annie M. Knight Edwin C. Knight Russell Street Knight Bath Alfred Emma Kingsbury King Sidney A. Knight Portsmouth N. H Howard Herbert Ernest King Dana McIntire New London

Mrs Gladys B Lehr, Pittsfield hotelier, dies at 41

Mrs Gladys Briggs Lehr 41 of Pittsfield died after a brief illness in a Portland hospital. She and her husband Willard W Lehr ran the Hotel Phoenix in Bath 1919 to 1924 then the Lancey House in Pittsfield until 1929. Survived by husband and son Willard Jr. Funeral held in Pittsfield. Burial in Hallowell.

Gladys Briggs Lehr Pittsfield Willard W. Lehr Phoenix Portland Hallowell Lehr Parkman Bath

Bath Man Oscar Greenough Dead in Hyde Park Mass

Information reached Bath friends of Oscar Greenough 62 of Hyde Park Mass Aug 22. He lived in Bath for many years worked for Thomas F Perkins market gardener West Bath later worked at Bath Iron Works then in South Boston. He was a member of West Bath Grange and the Colonel Club. Survived by wife Rose Gallant of Bath. Funeral in Hyde Park and burial in Windsor Nova Scotia.

Bath Oscar Greenough Hyde Park Mass Greenough Thomas F. Perkins West Bath Bath Iron Works South Boston West Windsor, N. S

Mrs Letha E Brown Passes After Illness at 65

Mrs Letha Ella Brown age 65 wife of Oliver F Brown of 61 Western Avenue died Tuesday morning after a several months illness. Born in Friendship she came to Bath about 20 years ago and was active in Wesley M E church and Ladies aid. Survived by husband two daughters Mrs Frank Guptill of Harvard Mass and Mrs Austin Winchenbaugh of Waldboro a son Maynard O Brown of Wollaston Mass two brothers William and Alfred Potile of Friendship two grandsons and one granddaughter.

Letha Ella Brown Oliver F. Brown Western Avenue Friendship Bath Wesley M. E. Church Ladies Aid Frank Guptill Harvard Mass Austin Winchenbaugh Waldboro Maynard O. Brown Wollas

Also Mentioned on This Page

Richmond Townsend Club Della Grandin Emerson Lane Post, A. L Legion Home ST. Pierre Burnham-Fogg Simpson—Powers Wade Savage—Ayer Horace E. Savage Winship Street Marguerite L. Ayer Minott’s Grove Charles T. Small, Jr Savage Roscoe Savage Dresden Georgetown Roscoe Scott Ramon Fay Westfield Eva York Beach J. R. Hulbert Nancy Chicago Stanley H. Johnson Providence Harold Tate Ben Walsh Canton Benjamin H. Riggs Marylee Crow Island Robinhood Sasanoa Clarence B. Hill Mr. Hill Thomas M. Hagan Bath Memorial Hospital Enslie Mills Ann Mills Henry Albers Chelmsford Marian Albers Andover Weston Albers Adams Effie Williams Marrtown Howard Noble Malden Wigzin Noble Camp Back River Labor Day Frank Heald Brookline Robinhood Cove Roy M. Trafton J. C. Smith Leomminister Robert Jordan Heald Home Robert West Georgetown Wendal P. Todd Ernest Curtis Scott Dorothy Stuart Sheepscot Lodge MacMahan Island Maud Thayer Westbrook Junior College Union Bridge School Altrusa Club Thayer Ruth Powers Caroline Fisher Stoneham Spirit of God St. Marks, Stoneham New England Conservatory Ashland Pinkham McConnell Brook George Bushey American Realty Company M’mahan Bergen Smith Chicago, Ill Fred de Pyster Searle Bishop Jones St. Cuthbert’s Barbara Jones Donald Jones Yellow Springs Ohio Alexander Taft Cleveland Lilian Wheeler William Munroe New Haven Frances Ann Allen Benjamin I. Spock Haverford, Penna Mary M Rogers Montreal, Que Talbot M Rogers Finis Ewad Jamis O’brien Washington Mr. O'Brien Madge O'Brien Willis Beane Seguin Lodze Five Islands Fire Fighters Arthur Baird Inchigello James Leo Rockland George Yeo Bob Winchester Paul A. Thompson Timaganu Ontario Thompson Joseph Stevens Bloomfield Hills Mich Martha Thompson Connecticut College For Women George Hennan Frank Currie Hennan Camp See-See-Sea George Philips George Edford Sedgemere Road Joseph Folsom Lester Woodward Norman Walter Savage Kittery D. W. Staffeld Quincy Warren Kenney P. E. Cormwell Ralph Davis I. E. Booker Marilyn Sonny Connersville Ind Ann John Norman Howard Betty Parker Start Tart Start Marr Cottage Victor Carey Ellis Ellingwood South Paris Otter Cliff House Five Islands A. W. Hunt Dorchester Elbridge Southard Elbridge, Jr Marie Peters Southard Cottage Philip O'Brien Washington, D. C George Nichols Norman Dubois Stoughton Mary Norton Francis Bacon South Sudbury Bacon L. H. Rowe Susan Briggs Winter Hill J. C. Briggs Winnifred Briggs Russell Pinkham Elsworth Pinkham Waltham Robert Lothrop Weymouth Herbert Moore W. H. Holland Chester Pinkham Donna Harold, Jr Lina Bartlett Joseph Sorensen Briggs Massachusetts Eugene Hall Bert Hall Ruth Hall Acton Hall Cottage Cutter Greenfield Bartlett Miss Bartlett Shepherdtown West Virginia State College Arthur Walker Sedgemere Arthur Smith West Somerville George Ainley Gladys B. Lehr Hotel Phoenix Hyde Park, Mass Letha E. Brown Fred S. Curtis & CO Thomas R. Huston Center Street
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