Bath Independent Newspaper Archives, Sep 8, 1949, p. 4

Richmond couple marks 61st wedding anniversary

Mr and Mrs Seth Watson of Beach street celebrated their 61st anniversary on Aug 25 at home with son Charles and daughter Florence visiting from town and other relatives including Elizabeth of Haverhill and Mabel Rumrill of Brunswick. Four generations shared an anniversary dinner. Engagements announced for Marilyn C Hinkley to Melville L Hamlin and Rita G Michaud to Howard Chapman. A garden shower for Mrs Melvin Lewis. Mr Lewis to Oklahoma City Sept 16 join Sgt Lewis at Tinker Field.

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Seth Watson Beach Street Charles Florence Elizabeth Haverhill Mass Clarence Charles Watson Auburn Ronald Watson Victor DeBre Mary James Watson Gorham Charles E. Watson Ronald Mabel Rumrill Brunswick Clinton Hinkley Marilyn C Melville L. Hamlin Charles Tetreault South Portland Miss Hinkley Richmond High School Great American Indemnity Company Portland Mr. Hamlin Milo Brown Motors, Inc Melvin Lewis Edward Pinkham Lincoln Street Pinkham Phyllis Strout Lewis Oklahoma City Sgt Tinker Field Okla

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Community Notes and Local Gatherings Chronicle Spring

A Monday supper at Mr. and Mrs. Fred Farley’s River road home honored Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur McKeen with music and singing. Baptist church youth hosted a supper and entertainment at the grange hall with 125 attending from Merrymeeting Progressive Na humkeag Cobbesseecontee and Connecticut granges.

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Fred Farley River Road Wilbur McKeen The Baptist Church Grange Hall Enterprise Grange Harvesters Progressive Grange Myron Douglass Dora Marriner Enterprise Merrymeeting Progressive Nahumkeag Cobbesseecontee Connecticut Granges Doris E. Pullen Harold D. Pullen Lincoln Street State School For Girls Hallowell Miss Pullen University of Maine Skowhegan Women's Reformatory Richard Roger Turner Ipswich Mass Harold Turner John Thrower

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Local Social News Distinctive Visits and Family Events

Mrs Alice Steele visitors return to Hing ham Mass. Mrs Annie Johnson visits Dover-Foxcroft Sunday. Mr and Mrs Raymond Bour gier welcome a daughter born at Gardiner General hospital. Mr and Mrs Mark Pollard and Mr and Mrs Eldred Heald visit Nettie Leavitt in River Road. Mr and Mrs Dexter Siegars and daughter and Mr and Mrs Walter Chase attend 50th wedding anniversary of James and Mrs Siegars in Randolph. H H Irvin and Violet Bunker visit Belle Hatch in Lincoln Street. Maine Three-Quarter Century club meeting in South Portland includes Seth Watson Fred Lewis Walter Marriner Lawrence Oddy Dr and Mrs Alexander Cairns. Fred Lewis and sister Alice Lilly win oldest attendees prize. combined ages 191 years.

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Ter Alice Steele Hingham Mass Annie Johnson Dover-Foxcroft Raymond Bourgier Gardiner General Hospital Mark Pollard Eldred Heald Solon Pollard Nettie Leavitt River Road Dexter Siegars Chestnut Street Walter Chase Kimball Street

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Dresden Notes Highlight Social Visits and Local Events

Mrs Rena Turner of Cliftondale Massachusetts visits Mrs L H Dorr. Alumni of Bridge academy hold a fundraising supper. proceeds reach 50 with a 10 gift for education. Firefighters respond to a grass fire near Harry Hunter's buildings. Eastern river 4 H club meets at Doris Souvinay home with 30 members attending.

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Rena Turner Cliftondale Mass L. H. Dorr Turner Rena White South Dresden John White Bridge Academy Harry Pashard State Patrol Lyndell Good Dresden Mills Chester Siegars Boston Perley Siegars Joseph Kulder Milton Robert Miller Robert Ruth Keene Roosevelt N. Y Louise Howard Bay Point Leslie Bailey Hildreth Rittall Mr. Rittall John Rittall Walter Rittall Connecticut Lawrence Gahan South Portland L. B. Gahan Harry Hunter Dresden Eastern River 4-H Club Doris Souvinay Fred Ward New Orleans Cambridge

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Noon Lunch Program Starts First Day of School

The school noon lunch program will begin Tuesday with meals served at the Huse school cafeteria. Pupils will be transported to Mitchell Weeks Street South Street Center Street North Primary North Grammar Dike and Washington Primary. weekly meal tickets cost 25 cents per day.

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Huse Mitchell Weeks Street South Street Center Street North Primary North Grammar Dike Washington Primary

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Have Lobster Bake Hosts Gather in Maine

Mr and Mrs Clifford Pye of Small Point hosted a lobster bake and weenie roast at Head and Mrs Alden Bass with guests including Randolph Mr and Mrs Philip Chaney Miss Mary Caton North Edgecomb Eugene Warren Portland Mr and Mrs Maurice Puffer Bath Mr and Mrs Wilson Fitzgerald West Bath and Mr and Mrs Raymond Pye Jsmail Point.

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Clifford Pye Small Point Alden Bass Randolph Philip Chaney Mary Caton North Edgecomb Eugene Warren Portland Maurice Puffer Bath Wilson Fitzgerald West Bath Raymond Pye Jsmail Point

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Georgetown School Receives 30 Foot Flag Pole Gift

The Georgetown School gratefully acknowledges a gift of a 30 foot flag pole from Roland Peterson who also arranged its installation. A new state law requires cars to stop for school buses discharging passengers, with drivers facing penalties if they fail to do so.

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Evening guests and visitors fill local homes

The paragraph lists numerous social visits and guests across families in West Georgetown, Robinhood, Brookline, and surrounding towns. Residents host dinners and weekends for relatives and friends, with several travelers returning to elsewhere. The entry notes a hurricane encounter on a cruise near Matinicus.

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Five Islands Fall Term and Rescue at Crow Island

Five Islands schools began their fall term on Tuesday. Tony Nicholas, a local gardener and lobster fisherman, narrowly escaped drowning after a breaker swamped his skiff near Crow Island. Rescue came when Arthur Cochranes in a motorboat and Dr Spencer and Herbert Moore signaled help. Nicholas survived unscathed and returned to his traps the same day.

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Tony Nicholas Crow Island Herbert Moore Dr. Spencer Arthur Cochrane Spencer Nicholas Edith Pinkham Morse High School Mary Hanna Natalie McMahan Claire MacGillivary Clayton Stevens Dicky Campbell Beverly Rittall David Stevens Jeanette Pinkham North Yarmouth Academy Daniel MacGillivary Morse Ivan Pinkham Bath Howard’s Hall Malden Island Ricky Dahlgren Robbert Yeo Wakefield George Yeo George Lee Onset Mass Stanley Lewis Ellsworth Reynolds Judson Watertown Georgetown Parker Start Melrose Arthur Marr Malden Island Club Leon Williams Waltham Rowe Cottage Jack Case Wellesley Charles Moore Raphael Higgins Marcia Sagadahoc Bay Orville Rowe Bert Hall Ruth Hall Acton Hall Cottage Kenneth LaRose Ruth Vernon E. Gray Carl A. Rasmussen Zetta Higgins Gerald Carr

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Weekend visitors fill cottages across several towns

The report lists numerous residents and guests visiting cottages or staying with relatives in Cambridge, Kittery, Wakefield, Bath, Yarmouth, Augusta, and Waltham during the holiday weekend. Names include Leslie Ainsley, Marion Ainsley, P. B. Savage, Edward Grainger, Tony Nicholas, Warren Herricks, Zetta Hig, Mark Hanna, Patsy Rowe, and Daniel MacGillivary, with ties to Malden Island clubhouse, Morse high school, and local households.

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Leslie Ainsley Cambridge Mass Marion Ainsley Walter Savage Kittery P. B. Savage Edward Grainger Malden Island Peterboro N. H William Blenn Kenneth Smith Yarmouth Victor Pinkham Orville Rowe Tony Nicholas Lowell Carl, A. Rasmussen Wakefield Ralph Washburn, Jr Auburndale Roger Ayers Augusta Paul A. Thompson Pauline Rasmussen Warren Herricks Rhode Island Zetta Higgins Mark Hanna Bath Herman Barter Arthur Rowe Patsy Waltham Lester Davis Carl Bresslin Blenn Daniel MacGillivary Morse High School

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Flying Squadron Deploys in Lincoln County

Col. Francis J. McCabe announced the Maine State Police Flying Squadron will be sent into Lincoln county tomorrow. The unit draws troopers from across the state to augment local patrols and will operate on highways only. Flying Squadrons have been used in Kennebec, Knox and Waldo counties with gratifying results as part of efforts to cut the late summer and fall accident toll.

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Francis J. McCabe Maine State Police Lincoln County McCabe Kennebec Knox Waldo

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Tick Free Sheep Pay Off and Boost Wool

Colorado sheep producers adopting a DDT tick control program report cleaner healthier flocks, lighter feed use, and higher quality wool. Dr. A A Goodman notes better body condition and reduced tick populations at shearing and lambing, with recommendations to dip or spray lambs 10 days to two weeks after shear.

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Colorado A. A. Goodman Colorado A & M College Goodman

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British Rocket Plane Hits 900 M.P.H in Level Flight

A British robot rocket plane reached 900 miles per hour in level flight at 30 000 to 40 000 feet, about 1.4 times the speed of sound. The record is the fastest level speed in Britain, though John Derry flew faster than sound in a dive in a De Havilland 108, and U S pilots have exceeded sound in rocket flights.

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Britain John Derry United States

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Obituary of Sarah J. Hitchcock 78 Bath shipbuilding heir

Mrs. Sarah J. Hitchcock 78 of 858 Washington Street Bath died Monday at Bath Memorial hospital. Born in Bath she was daughter of Samuel P and Kate Hilton Hitchcock and last of a family prominent in Bath shipbuilding. Survived by niece Katherine E Hitchcock of New York City. Funeral Wednesday at her home with Rev Joseph O Purdue officiating. Burial in Oak Grove family lot.

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Sarah J. Hitchcock Washington Street Bath Memorial Hospital Bath Samuel P Kate Hilton Hitchcock Miss Hitchcock Damariscotta Adams & Hitchcock

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John Doyle 90 dies. retired Bath Iron Works riveter

John Doyle 90 died Sunday at Presley Nursing Home after a week as patient. Born in Portland in 1859 to Owen and Ellen Doyle, he worked as a hand riveter at Bath Iron Works. Survived by sister Mrs. Kate Perham and nephew D Joseph Doyle and niece Mrs. Oliver Moses III. High requiem mass Thursday at St Marys Church. Burial in Stratford Ontario.

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John Doyle Presley Nursing Home Bath Iron Works Corp Doyle Middle Street Portland Owen Ellen Doyle Kate Perham D. Joseph Doyle Boothbay Harbor Oliver Moses , III Lisbon Falls St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church Curtis Funeral Stratford Ont Canada

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Funeral services held for Miss Alice Pearce of Woolwich

Miss Alice Pearce born October 3, 1884 in Maidstone England died recently in Woolwich. Funeral at Curtis Funeral Home Bath conducted by Rev Charles M Tubbs with burial at Riverside Cemetery Woolwich. Bearers were Charles Pearce George Pearce Wilfrid Bernier and Neal Quinton. She lived with her brother George Pearce before death.

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Alice Pearce Woolwich Curtis Funeral Bath Charles M. Tubbs Grace Episcopal Church Riverside Cemetery Charles Pearce George Pearce Wilfrid Bernier Neal Quinton Miss Pearce Maidstone Kent England George Minnie Read Pearce

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States mandate US history in public schools

The Council of State Governments reports that at least 37 states require teaching United States history in public schools with varying levels of content guidance. Most states mandate inclusion, while Arkansas Illinois New Jersey Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Virginia and Washington specify time content and purpose. Kentucky and Maryland lack specific statutes but still provide constitution instruction through regulations.

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United States Council of State Governments U. S Arkansas Illinois New Jersey Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Virginia Washington Kentucky Maryland

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Sus A Large P Ber Is Used In Drain Boards

A large pepper is used in drain boards leading to unusual kitchen feature. The note mentions a pepper used as a decorative or aromatic element on a drain board setup.

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James Walter Watson obituary honors World War I veteran

James Walter Watson 54 died at Togus Veterans hospital. He was born in Bath, son of Michael and Harriet Watson, longtime Portland resident. A World War I veteran, he belonged to the George Files Post American Legion Brunswick and survived by wife Ruth M., sons Gerald USA and Frederick Bath, daughters Leona Towne Portland and Gladys Morse Bath, sisters Mildred Burton Gardiner Blanche Hyde Topsham Lucretia Hyde Topsham, brothers George Brunswick and Osmond Lisbon Falls. Military service from Curtis Funeral Home Saturday at 2.30 p.m. Rev Laforest Hodgkins officiating. Bearers George Renaud Kenneth Weeks George Crocker Roy Getchell Eugene Hart Gardiner Rogers. Burial was in the

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James Walter Watson Togus Veterans’ Hospital Bath Michael Harriet Watson Portland Watson George Files Post American Legion Brunswick Ruth M Gerald USA Frederick Leona Towne Gladys Morse Mildred Burton Gardiner Blanche Lucretia Hyde Topsham George Osmond Lisbon Falls Curtis Funeral Home Washington Street Laforest Hodgkins George Renaud Kenneth Weeks George Crocker Roy Getchell Eugene Hart Gardiner Rogers Oak Grove

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Death notice for Thomas S. Gallant age 75

Thomas S. Gallant of 430 Washington Street died early Friday at Memorial Hospital. Born March 14 1874 in Bloomfield P E I he was the son of John S and Elizabeth Gallant. He leaves three brothers Arthur Maxim and Joseph of 430 Washington Street and three sisters Levenia Arsenault Malden Mass and Mrs John Kelley of Malden along with several nieces and nephews.

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Thomas S. Gallant Washington Street Memorial Hospital Bloomfield John S Elizabeth Gallant Arthur Maxim Prince Edward Island Joseph Levenia Arsenault John Kelley Malden Mass

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Horatio Parker Dies in Brooklyn Home

Horatio P. Parker of Brooklyn New York died at his residence Wednesday of last week. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the Flatbush Tomkins Congregational Church located on Dorchester Road at East 18th Street Brooklyn.

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Horatio P. Parker Brooklyn N. Y Flatbush Tomkins Congregational Church Dorchester Road East 18Th Street

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Mrs Spinney's Funeral Held Thursday at Curtis Chapel

The funeral of Mrs Iaa Monroe Spinney was held Thursday at 2 p.m. from Curtis Funeral Home with Rev. Arvid Anderson officiating. Bearers were Everett Wallace, Everett White, Ralph Trask and Lloyd Rogers. Burial followed in Oak Grove cemetery Georgetown. Out-of-town attendees included cousins Mrs Fred Langdon and Miss Geradine Langdon of North Berwick, Mrs Bertha Oliver of West Medford Mass and Mrs John Oliver of Cliftondale Mass.

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Iaa Monroe Spinney Curtis Funeral Home Arvid Anderson Everett Wallace Everett White Ralph Trask Lloyd Rogers Oak Grove Cemetery Georgetown Fred Langdon Geraldine Langdon North Berwick Bertha Oliver West Medford Mass John F. Oliver Cliftondale

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Gallant Funeral Service Held At St Mary’s Church

Funeral services for Thomas S. Gallant were held Monday morning at St Mary’s church at eight with Rev Fr Bellefontaine officiating. Bearers included John F. Gallant Joseph Wilson Raymond Bernier Andrew Lozier Joseph Harper and Robert Brilliant. A committal service followed at the grave with Father Bellefontaine.

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Thomas S. Gallant St. Mary’s Church Fr. Bellefontaine John F. Gallant Joseph Wilson Raymond Bernier Andrew Lozier Joseph Harper Robert Brilliant Father Bellefontaine

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Funeral for Harry E. Wing Held at Curtis Home

Funeral services for Harry E. Wing were conducted Friday afternoon at two o clock from Curtis Funeral Home in Washington street with Rev. Arvid L. Anderson officiating. Bearers included Forest McKenney Otis McKenney Stanley Hill and Harvey Chaples. Burial followed in the family lot at Oak Grove.

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Harry E. Wing Curtis Funeral Home Washington Street Arvid L. Anderson Forest McKenney Otis McKenney Stanley Hill Harvey Chaples Oak Grove

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Funeral services for Sarah J Hitchcock

Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at two from her residence 858 Washington Street. Rev Joseph O Purdue officiated. Bearers were Forest Penman Allan Spear Frank Reinoehl and William Perkins.

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Sarah J. Hitchcock Washington Street Joseph O. Purdue Forest Penman Allan Spear Frank Reinoehl William Perkins Oak Grove

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Richmond couple marks 61st wedding anniversary

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Flying Squadron Deploys in Lincoln County

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Tick Free Sheep Pay Off and Boost Wool

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British Rocket Plane Hits 900 M.P.H in Level Flight

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Obituary of Sarah J. Hitchcock 78 Bath shipbuilding heir

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States mandate US history in public schools

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