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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1954

Page

5

Opening services held as storm disrupts Richmond camp meeting

Severe rain and wind at Richmond disrupted the Nazarene camp meeting with oil lamps guiding the opening service led by Evangelist Paul Mullen from Havelock New York while two scheduled evangelists could not reach the town. Power was restored by Wednesday afternoon but outages continued during the evening services. Gerald Briggs, former Boothbay Harbor High School coach, joins Richmond High as football coach replacing Mel Mackowicki who takes a job out of state.

Richmond Campground Nazarene Lam Pau Mullen Havelock N. Y Mel Rothwell Roy T. Sellick Richmond Gerald Briggs Boothbay Harbor Richmond High School Supt Russell Perry Briggs Mel Mackowicki Laurence High School Fairfield Farmington State Teachers’ College Bath Boothbay Hazel Libby Marion Babb Grace Dickinson Cecelia Robinson Legion Helen Emerson Pearl Guiou Legion Home Beatrice Sutherberg Bertha Curtis Ideal Home Corner Club Pearl Perry Emma Groves Edward Guptill Damariseta Lake William Meserve Beulah Rebekah Lodge O. O. F. Hall Argaret Jesson Claudia Alsace High Street Arlene Gardner North Stratford N. H Fred Stilphen Gardiner Street Connie Michaud Brunswick Oscar Douglass Old Ferry Road Don Smith Juliet Phouff North Easton Mass Elwyn Mullen Loggeville N. B Margaret O’brien Gardiner General Hospital Jackie Nichols Buffalo

Georgetown island church sermon and post-storm notes

Pastor Warren Harris preached on Christian Discipleship at First Baptist Georgetown from Matthew 16 24 focusing on Self Denial Taking Up the Cross and Following Him The report also details a late hurricane impact on Georgetown including damaged boats trees fallen and losses along the water front and local updates on residents visitors and institutions through the week

Warren Harris First Baptist Church Jesus Agnes Powers Carroll Powers Georgetown Center Walter Beane Robinhood Cove West Georgetown Morris Levine Robinhood Petersons Campbell Adams House MacMahan Reid Park P.T.A William Zorach Des Moines Iowa Leature Robin Des Moines Art Center New York Art Students League Zorach Texas Kennebec Portland Beanes Sebasco Corp Clayton E. Stevens Everett D. Stevens Seguinland Edenton N. C Clayton H. Heald James Stuart Churchtown N. J Oakley Thibodeau North Weymouth Mass Edwin Pottet Hulbert Amherst Arthur Kishpaugh Allan Boothbay Harbor Merrill Bowles West Orange Sigfrid Carlstrom Donna Waltham Carlstrom Immanuel Church Melvin Jackson Henry Chapin South Miami Florida Stuart Chapin Wiscasset Charles Chase Gerald M. York George Laskey

Social activity figures fill Georgetown Center week

A long list of visitors and residents recounts weekend and weekday crossings between Robinhood Bath Georgetown Center and nearby towns. Names include Houghton Bowles Todd Leving Leving Zorach Hasenfus Patterson Alder man Oliver and Thompson with outings at Reid Park Kennebec Point and Packard Road. Attendance at Windsor fair and a Gaspé honeymoon trip are noted amid teaching assignments and new porch repairs.

Ily Robinhood Satuney Elbridge Powers Bath Laskey Byelill Walter S. J. Houghton Elizabeth Katherine Houghton Scarsdale N. Y William Bisseth Waltham Mass Warren S. Todd William Georgetown Center Todd Norway Roscoe P. Todd Carroll Powers Merrill Bowles Bangor Martha Bowen Friends of the Ralph Hodges East Orange N. J Maine Camden Harold J. Brown, Jr Kennebec Point Bowen Reid Park New Road Todd's Point John F. Thompson Elizabeth Thompson Jessie Addams New York Thompson Wiscasset Inn New Canaan Guy Snowe West Georgetown Gaspe Peninsula Clarence Oliver Elmer Tibbetts Windsor Fair Rudolph H. Trafton David Portland Trafton Charles Shain Deborah Northfield Minn New York City Paul Wren Mary Frannie Graham England Chester Dalrymple Nancy Barbara Wellesley Hills Joan Leving Morris Levine Grace Fullerton Belmont John Calabrese Brighton Peterson Allan Laskey Everett Bertha Gee Somerville George Laskey Benjamin Riggs Winthrop Weston Riggs 2d Elliot Margaret Chapman William A. Todd Roy Newman Dorothy W. Oliver John Thompson Harry L. Hornes

Bay Point School Opens Quietly After Damp Summer

Central Grammar School begins session as Bay Point communities note a damp school break. Bay Point residents host a busy Labor Day weekend with clambakes and visits from relatives in Bath Brunswick Waterville and Dedham. Families gather at Third Beach for a picnic while numerous guests travel from Newport Roosevelt and Newport to visit Bay Point friends.

Central Grammar School Kennebec River Salter’s Island

Democrats urged to keep working toward Sept 13 election

Democratic State Chairman Frank M. Coffin urged all Democratic workers to continue at full speed through the September 13 vote. He said a Democratic victory is within reach, based on reports from across the state, and urged Democrats to go to the polls, saying there is nothing to stop a first win in 20 years.

Frank M. Coffin Coffin

Pouliot Joins Danforth Social Studies Dept as Teacher

Everett J. Pouliot, son of Mr and Mrs Antonio Pouliot of 31 Robinson Jane, left Sunday for Danforth to teach in the department of Social Studies. He graduated from the University of Maine in June and is a member of Kappa Phi Kappa, with dean's list honors.

Everett J. Pouliot Antonio Pouliot Robinson Jane Danforth Department of Social Studies University of Maine Kappa Phi Kappa Fraternity

Five Islands Weather Damages and Community Notes

Storm aftermath at Five Islands includes fallen trees and power outages resolved by Thursday. Boats drifted or were recovered, and a Malden Island sailboat capsized but saved. Cemetery improvements proceed under Branwell Harford’s effort. Church services set for 2 PM Sundays with Rev. Cleaves Henderson to speak Sept 19. Local residents and visitors attend from Bath, Richmond, Newton, and other towns, with many family and naval connections noted.

Malden Island Norman Norton Harlan Pinkham Sedgemere Five Islands Wharf Russell Harford Hagan’s Cove Helen Huskins Cemetery Association Branwell Harford Cleaves Henderson William Marr Thomas Hanna Hanna Bath Lulu Hanna Great Lakes Naval Training Station Camille Dionne Mediterranean Judy MacMahan Connecticut McNeil Charles Cummings Clarence Colby Albert Moore Harold Pinkham Newton Mass Kathleen Rittall Richard Walker Lloyd Pinkham Lester Lewis Richmond Charles Kelley Melvin Presque Isle Kelley Georgetown Central School Parker Start Melrose Thompson J. G. Stevens Ralph Washburn Auburndale Roger Ayer Augusta Irving Hanna Charles Shayne Georgetown Kenneth Dell Quincy Thomas Watson Watson Marion Stevens Exeter N. H J. G. Stevens Frank Allard South Danville Stevens William Campbell South Gardiner Sadie Thompson Massachusetts Gilbert Howard Portland Loring Hart Boston Vincent Davis Leominster Laster Davis Eleanor Davis Arthur Rowe Waltham Davis Melvin-Comenrr David Rutherford Edgar Osborn Osborn Clifford Landry Lincoln Campbell

Summer visitors and residents depart Rowe cottage scene

Richard Carey of Silver Springs Md and family returned home after a Summer at the Rowe cottage. Norman Norton from New Jersey came to depart with his family. Various Bath area residents hosted guests from Massachusetts and Pennsylvania while others left to return home.

Richard Carey Silver Springs Rowe Cottage Vernon Gray A. E. Reynolds Belmont Mass Donald Kenney Auburn Jill Lewis Stanley Lewis Bath Memorial Hospital Ray Cummings Bath Loring Hart Almon Marr Malden Newton Herman Barter Lawrence Perow George Russo Tommy Portland Russo Mary Taylor Pasadena Calif Ray Gilpatrick

Hurricane halts planned Kennebec coastal cruise

The Portland Yacht Club invited the Kennebec River Power Squadron and Kennebec Yacht Club to a Labour Day weekend cruise along the coast. Hurricane damage reduced acceptances. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Beane of Georgetown Center joined on Dixie, visiting Great Chebeague, Portland, and Sebasco Estates where 21 dined and danced Monday night.

Portland Yacht Club Kennebec Beane Portland Yacht Club Sebasco Estates Everett Wallace

Miss Isabel Stevens Celebrates Ninetieth Birthday

Miss Isabel Stevens marked her 90th birthday at her birthplace home. Attending were sister-in-law Mrs. Joseph G. Stevens two nieces N H and Mrs. Paul A Thompson of Bloomfield Hills Mich and Mr Thompson two grandnieces Mrs Ralph S Washburn Jr Needham Mass and Mrs Roger L Ayers Augusta plus four great grandnieces. Virginia Mr Beane lamented losses of yachts and sailboats from the hurricane. The Beanes returned to Georgetown Center Tuesday.

Isabel Stevens Joseph G. Stevens Marion Stevens Exeter N. H Paul A. Thompson Bloomfield Hills, Mich Thompson Ralph S. Washburn, Jr Needham Mass Roger L. Ayers Augusta Virginia Beane Mrs. Beane Georgetown Center

Obituary of James Williams 1871 Bath resident dies at 83

James Williams 83 of 25 Milan street Bath died Sunday morning in a Bath nursing home. Born Westport June 14 1871 to Alvin and Etta Williams his survivors include wife Ida Bath a son John Williams Beverly Mass a step daughter Mrs Ludie Oliver and a half brother Alice Williams all of Bath. Funeral Tuesday at 1 30 p m from Arthur F Mayo Funeral Residence 819 High street with Rev W Oliver Bell of Wesley Methodist church officiating. Bearers Nimard Fifield Earl Oliver Joseph Kingsbury and William Kingsbury. Burial in Oak Grove family lot.

James Williams Milan Street Bath Westport Alvin and Etta (Fowles) Williams Wesley Methodist Church Edgecomb Grange Ida John Williams Beverly Mass Ludie—Oliver Alice Williams Arthur F. Mayo High Street W. Oliver Bell Nimard Fifield Earl Oliver Joseph Kingsbury William Kingsbury Oak Grove

Samuel Povich 62 Dies After Car Trip to Bath

Samuel Povich proprietor of Sam's Sandwich Bar in Bath Maine died suddenly Tuesday evening after a trip near Brunswick. A Navy veteran born in Freehold New Jersey May 29 1892 he lived in Bath since 1919 and built a popular lunch counter business. He is survived by his wife Sophie Weinstein and a half brother Louis Povich. Funeral from Beth Israel Bath followed by burial at Mt Sinai Portland.

Samuel Povich Middle Street Sam Middle Pine Streets Pearle Scarborough Mr. Povic Philip Charles O’hara Brunswick Bath Mr. Povich Freehold N. J Portland Navy Sam’s Place Legion of Friends Povich Beth Israel Congregation Bath Lodge of Elks Polar Star Lodge of Masons Colonial Club Smith- Tobey Post, A. L Louis Povich Brooklyn N. Y Jay Povich Celia Eaton Goldie Povich Celia Povich Boston Doris Mensh Shirley Povich Abraham Povich Bernard Povich Washington, D. C Ellsworth Ida Dondis Anne Povich Rockland Goldie Lamport South Portland Beth Israel Abraham Kramer Mt. Sinai Cemetery

Edward A. Cottle Victim of Mount Vernon Death at 88

Edward A. Cottle, 88, of Mount Vernon, died Monday afternoon. Born November 13 185, he lived most of his life in Mount Vernon on a family farm of 146 years. He held numerous civic roles, chaired the Republican town committee for 12 years, and served as school superintendent for two years. He is survived by son Edward A. Cottle Jr of Bath, daughters Ethel A. Phelps of Mount Vernon and Erma Hinds of Winthrop, and sister Esther Dunn of Mount Vernon.

Edward A. Cottle Mount Vernon Abner Ann O. (Hutchinson) Cottle Cottle Kents Hill Rice School Brighton Mass Bennett School Boston Readfield Grange Republican Town Committee Edward A. Cottle, Jr Bath Ethel A. Phelps Erma Hinds Winthrop Esther Dunn

Death of Fred J. Clark Veteran of World War I

Fred J. Clark aged 61 died Monday morning at the American House Bath born April 26 1893 son of Bernard and Louise Parker Clark survived by four brothers Clarence Bath Charles East Brunswick Walter Augusta LeRoy California and three sisters Margaret Augusta Jeanette Brunswick Mary Portland funeral services set for Friday at 10 am from Arthur F Mayo & Sor Funeral Residence 819 High street

Fred J. Clark Water Street Bath Bernard Louise Parker) Clark Clarence Charles East Brunswick Walter Augusta LeRoy Clark California Margaret Jeanette Brunswick Mary Clark Portland Clark Arthur F. Mayo & Sor High Street

Margaret Bartlett Dies in Portland Widow of Thomas Bartlett

Margaret E Bartlett widow of Thomas H Bartlett of 147 Stanford Street South Portland formerly of Sebasco died in Portland on Wednesday Funeral will be held Friday at 2 30 PM at the Nazarene church Sawyer Street South Portland Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery Falmouth Visiting hours Thursday afternoon and evening at 749 Congress Street Portland relatives and friends welcome

Margaret E. Bartlett Thomas H. Bartlett Stanford Street South Portland Sebasco Portland the Nazarene Church Sawyer Street Pine Grove Falmouth Congress Street

West Virginia QB Freddy Wyant Predominantly Runs Right

Freddy Wyant, the Mountaineers star quarterback, is left handed yet his rushing tendency favors plays to the right side. The pattern shapes his offensive play calling and defender reads as WVU aims to leverage his mobility and throwing reach.

Freddy Wyant West Virginia

Carrie K Pye dies after long illness in Small Point

Mrs Carrie K Pye a longtime Small Point resident widow of Charles W Pye died Thursday at Gowen Nursing Home after several months illness Born May 5 1871 in South Portland she lived in Small Point since 1879 Active in community affairs she was an honorary Bodwell Grange member and Three Quarter Century Club attendee Survived by two sons Maurice R and Charles F Pye of Small Point a sister Mrs Lillian Hosmer of Bath a brother Irving Wallace six grandchildren six great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Carrie K. Pye Small Point Gowen Charles W. Pye South Portland Uriah Asineth (Gregory) Wallace

Carrie K. Pye Funeral at Small Point and Oak Grove

Funeral services for Carrie K. Pye of Small Point were held at two Saturday afternoon at the home of Leslie C. Shumway with Rev. Macy H. Whitehead officiating and burial in Oak Grove cemetery. Mrs. Pye, who lived in Small Point 75 years, was honored by a large attendance and many floral tributes. Active bears were Earl Wallace Philip Wallace Donald Wallace and Albert Thompson of Small Point with relatives from Portland South Portland East Corinth Augusta and Port land attending.

Carrie K. Pye Small Point Leslie C. Shumway High Street Pye Macy H. Whitehead Oak Grove Cemetery Earl Wallace Philip Wallace Donald Wallace Albert Thompson Nathaniel Sylvester Ruth Sylvester Maynard Lord Portland Cecil Wallace Gertrude Eaton South Portland Katherine Chapman Ena Chapman East Corinth John Pye Augusta

Mrs Gladys E Gamble Dies at 40 in Woolwich

Gladys E Gamble 40 wife of Gerald Gamble of Woolwich died at Memorial hospital after only hours of admission. Born Graniteville November 18 1914 she was daughter of ee Wood and Elizabeth Craibe Wood. Survived by her husband two daughters Anita and Elizabeth three brothers Raymond E East VT Douglas Hartford Conn James Windsor Locks Conn. Funeral service at Pruneau Brothers Funeral Home Barre at 2 pm. Friends may call Arthur F Mayo Son Funeral Home 819 High street until Thursday morning.

Gladys E. Gamble Gerald Gamble Woolwich Memorial Hospital Yok Graniteville Elizabeth (Craibe) Wood Anita Elizabeth Raymond E East , Vt Douglas Hartford Conn James Wood Windsor Locks Pruneau Brothers Barre

Deb Wallace Infant Daughter Dies at Memorial Hospital

Deborah Barbara Wallace infant daughter of Louton and Beverly King Wallace of Bath died Thursday at Memorial Hospital where she was born Sept. 1. A committal service will be conducted Saturday at 1 PM at Oak Grove grave.

Deborah Barbara Wallace Louton Beverly King Wallace Bath Memorial Hospital Oak Grove

Magazine articles mislead on cremation costs and practices

A letter criticizes two magazines for an inaccurate cremation article claiming high costs. Funeral directors in the area deny the claim, stressing they respect familial wishes and provide efficient, dignified service.

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Pierce’ Marine Service Five Islands Carol Farrow Eileen Stevenson Miss Farrow Dorothy Farrow Farrow Tessim Zorach Nathaniel Hasenfus West Roxbury Hasenfus Labor Day Kingston Kingston High School Murray Petersons South Bristol Roland Peterson Ethel Patterson Ruth Woodland Beatrice Bouton Robert Hawley Bedford House Maude P. Thayer Vassalboro Anna Gifford York Sally Hulbert Robert Douglas Miss Hulbert Edward Sullivan East Dedham Bay Point Wesley Morang Waterville Geneva Morang Charles Renaud George Renaud Carroll House Wilmington House Nina Cummings Fred P. Taylor Susan Taylor Robert Miller Holmes Ruth Keen Elizabeth Adams William Adams Louisa Howard Norman Swift Donald Dobbs Ferry Dennis Murphy Gail H. M. Powers Hayward Christianson Wollaston H. Martin Powers Howard Wentworth Balboa Canal Zone Howard Wentworth, Jr Madison Moore William Shaughnessy Madison Robert Niles Merle Niles Jane Niles Andrew Butterfields Albert Coombs Eleanor Alison Pittsburg John Conley Mary Jo Michael Concord Bennett Dwight Furbish Newport Harold Branscomb Barbara Knide Kennebec Yachtsmen M. H. Page North St Kenneber Greennanees Arthur F. Mayo & Son Funeral Home Deborah B. Wallace Shumway
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