Funeral rites for James E White held in Wiscasset
James Edward White aged 76 died after a six week illness. Funeral services were conducted by Rev Robert H Heigham at the First Congregational Church in Wiscasset with burial in Greenlawn Cemetery. He was a lifelong resident and many friends attended. Also noted were notices of Mrs Luther Hall death in North Edgecomb and various local community and war fund items, plus club meetings and local personal notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Edward White
Bath Memorial Hospital
Robert H. Heigham
First Congregational Church
White
Greenlawn Cemetery
Wiscasset
Turner White
Rutland
Lester Knight
Bath
Arthur Wellman
Whitefield
Henry Hill
Ansel Hill
Augusta
Donald F. Knight
Roscoe Robinson
Charles Soule
Leonard Munsey
Herbert Munsey
Howard E. White
Paul Keeler
West Roxbury
Mass
Bertha Smart
Massachusetts
Luther Hall
North Edgecomb
Raymond Sherman
Local notes honor departing service members and town events
John Washington plans to enter Colby this fall after his discharge. Sgt Allerton Hutchins, son of Mr and Mrs Bernard Hutchins, has been discharged after six years in the service, mostly in Hawaii. Richard M. Hallett of Boothbay Harbor returned from the Pacific Aug 24 and has written Maine boy articles for the Portland Press Herald and Kennebec Journal. Major John French and his wife welcomed a daughter Jane at Mercy Hospital Portland. Pvt John Chase of North Edgecomb on a 10 day furlough from Camp Wheeler before Camp Meade. Charles Barnes Jr and Theodore Dow left to enter Merchant Marine service before turning 18. Numerous visitors and local gatherings noted, including Bar Harbor retreats and dances in New York for Leatrice Payne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Washington
Whiting
Washington
North Edgecomb
Colby
George G. Chiera
Bar Harbor
George W. Swain
Wiscasset
Charles H. Grover
Walpole
Mass
Frank A. Bean
Allerton Hutchins
Bernard Hutchins
Waterstreet
Hawaii
W. G. Payne
Leatrice
New York
Jack Stanley
Eva Merrill
Boothbay Harbor
H. E. Rines
Fort Hillstret
Charles E. Cowley
Richmond L. White
Manchester
Augusta House
George M. Howe
Upper
Federal Street
Henry Marsh
Saco
Harold Hoffies
Waltham
Donald Marsh
Marblehead
Gertrude Whiting
Henry
Boston
Woodbury D. Greenleaf
Brunswick
Jackson Cemetery
Daniel R. Sortwell
Jesse F. White
Helen Dickinson
Celia Rines
Traverse
Superior Court
Turner White
Bath Road
French
Germany
John Chase
George Chase
Camp Wheeler
Camp Meade
Charles Barnes, Jr
Theodore Dow
Merchant Marine
Valeria Bean
Corpus Christi
Texas
Bradford C. Redennett, Jr
Leigh Wing
New Britain
Conn
Gardiner R. Deering
Perry's Cove
Bath
E. W. Haggett
Bath Iron Works
Perry Thompson
USN
Newport
R. I
Edward Thompson
Ernest Ward
Augusta
Scott Ward
Arthur King
S 2c
Fred King
Wiliamsburg
Blair Wilson
David
Melrose
Stackpole Farm
Llewellyn Rogers
Gloucester
L. D. Rogers
Oscar Jaquith
Georgetown
Earle Wing
H. A. Owen
Sabine
D. O. Blaisdell
O. A. Knight
New Hampshire
I. G. Nelson
George Cameron
Beachmont
Lloyd Bates
Albany
N. Y
Samuel Bates
E. H. Coburn
Thomas Schofield
Hartford
John Libby
Oakland
Percy Holbrook
Edward Burns
Philip
Andrew
Houston
Robert Killiard
Walter
Ann Gilbert
Eva Dunn
E. Furlong
Gardiner
F.W. Deehan
Gertrude Greenleaf
Southbridge
Alice Lanchester
Hayden Rogers
Rumford
Eva McCullough
Bath Memorial Hospital
Pfc
Calvin Wing
USA
Philip Burns
Warren Babbidge
Maine General Hospital
E. A. Eastman
Reading
Harry McGlinchey
Bangor
Lawrence Burnham
Irving Burnham
Mary Jane Knight
Albert Greenleaf
John Perkins
Roland Carlton
Bowling Discussed at Colonial Club
Colonial club resumed regular meetings Monday evening with a chicken salad supper served by Edward Kelley. Bowling committee named: Donald Jewett chair, Roland Robinson, John Sanborn. League aims to begin its 14th year mid October. Inter-club games with Woodfords of Portland eyed. Jephenson and Willis Hall admitted to membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonial Club
Edward Kelley
Donald Jewett
Roland Robinson
John Sanborn
Woodfords Club
Portland
Jephenson
Willis ‘Hall
LeBlancs Welcome Son Born at Memorial Hospital
A son was born early Wednesday morning to Mr and Mrs Leonce LeBlanc of 31 Newton Road at Memorial Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonce LeBlanc
Newton Road
Memorial Hospital
Bath hospital faire committee plans big two night event
Bath Memorial Hospital auxiliary committee meets at City hall to finalize plans for the Ole Tyme Faire at the State armory on Lincoln street September 28 and 29. Tickets are on sale with many residents buying in blocks to support the hospital. Prizes include ten $50 War Bonds and a grand door prize while merchants donate items and cash for prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Memorial Hospital
City Hall
State Armory
Lincoln Street
Bath
Arthur J. Poulin
Charles B. Doyle
Brian M. Jewett
Arthur King
Celian Wold
Harold M. Marsh
Joe Avery
Cosmopolitan Club
Club 42
Nightingale Club
Alice Johnson
Central Maine Power Co
Gerald Atkinson
Work Started on Receiving Tomb at Oak Grove Cemetery
Construction of a new 80-body receiving tomb at Oak Grove Cemetery has begun. Verrier Construction Co. of Portland forms laid for concrete foundations on a 26 by 48 foot, one story brick structure costing about 11 431 dollars, with completion in 65 days. Bunker and Savage of Augusta are the architects. the old tomb will be kept for emergencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Grove Cemetery
Verrier Construction Co
Portland
Bunker & Savage
Augusta
Rotary Anns Meet At Sabine Summer Home
The Rotary Anns met Thursday at Mrs. William J. Craft's Sabine summer home. A lobster luncheon was served by the hostess and assistants. At the business meeting, projects for fundraising were discussed, including an October rummage sale. The next meeting will be September 20 at 12 30 noon at Mrs. Donald Emero's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club of
Wiscasset
Elizabeth L. Webb
Grace M. Sewall
Grace G. Cowley
Helen H. Day
Carolyn S. Varney
Helen Fisher
Ruth L. Kierstead
Collier Michael Tracy
Newport News
Mason
Birch Point
Huntoon Hill
Farm Bureau
Harriet Frve
Sheepscot
Stella Doe
Doe
Marjory
Mabel Pinkham
Selena Varney
Norma O'Neal
Isabelle Young
Orianna Averill
Ruth Young
Rotary Anns
William J. Craft
Sabine
Fred D. Hill
Chester A. Plant
George B. Wolstentholm
Donald Emero
Rich’s Hill Road
West Bath
Funeral in Lynn for John Thompson Nephew of West Bath
West Bath residents Mrs. Percy Holbrook and Mr. and Mrs. Owen Thompson of Waterville attended the funeral of their nephew John Thompson in Lynn Massachusetts. Thompson, 27, died September 5 from an work accident while employed as a chemist. Burial was in Marblehead. Survivors include his widow and son Richard, his sister Eva Fraser of Lynn, and his parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy Holbrook
Owen Thompson
Waterville
Lynn
Mass
John Thompson
Robert Thompson
West Bath
Thompson
Richard
Marblehead
Eva Fraser
Bath Lions Club
Rock Hill Inn
Bath Naval Receiving Station
Bath Eerie of
Eagles
Belanger
Sacred Heart Circle Daughters of Isabella Met Week Ago
Sacred Heart circle met on Tuesday of last week with committees named for October and September social work. Nomination panel included Adeline McPhee Maud Wilson Mattie Michaud Anne Perry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacred Heart Circle
Daughters of
Isabella
Margaret Long
Mary Lundrigan
Anne Skaling
Emma Robinson
Mattie Michaud
Viola Davis
Vivian Kronstrand
Lola Stark
Eva Henderson
Nellie MacDonough
Mary McE
Muriel Tardif
Ide M Skaring
Adeline McPhee
Maud Wilson
Anne Perry
Mrs Charles Howe Visits Old Union Home
Mrs Charles Howe spent a few days at her former residence in Union, returning to her usual duties afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Howe
Union
Break at State Armory Probed by Police
Police continue inquiry into a break at the State Armory on Lincoln street possibly Sunday night. Lt Harold Carter will inventory Co B equipment to check for theft after a sub machine gun was found on basement stairs. Entrance used window and door panels were bored from inside. other areas showed rifled desks but money remained untouched. Repairs ordered by Col Marchilden of the Maine State Guard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Armory
Lincoln Street
George Marchilden
Maine State Guard
Augusta
Bath
Harold Carter
Co. B
Claude Keesler
David Y. Alkazin
Co. E
State Guard
Col. Marchilden
Past Masters Picnic and Meeting in Sagadahoc County
A special Past Masters Association and Lecturers Council picnic and business meeting gathered over 50 members at Mrs. John Perkins’s Hardings home. The Lemont family of West Bath was prominent, with many guests including Senator Neil S. Bishop and state deputy Clifford Marriner. Birthdays and anniversaries were celebrated with songs, and the annual Lemont cottage clam bake tradition was noted. The next meeting date will be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Past Masters Association
Sagadahoc County
John Perkins
Hardings
Lemont
West Bath Grange
Arthur C. Lemont
Everett G. Lemont
James B. Lemont
Edwin W. Haggett
Haggett
William Armstrong
City
Neil S. Bishop
Bowdeinham
Close
Massachusetts
Clifford Marriner
Marriner
Richmond
Marrine
Woolwich Community Churches News and Events
Woolwich First Baptist Church details Sunday services at 10 and 7 30 with sermons "The Shun Pike" and "Wreaths and Rocks" plus church school fellowship B Y F meeting and a Friday youth social. Rev Milliken to preach at 10 30 and 7 30 with dedications on Oct 7 and notes about the Woolwich Community Churches formation and activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Woolwich Center
J. M. Gowdey
Center Parish
Arthur Williams
Day's Ferry
Milliken
Woolwich
Nequasset Church
Day’s Ferry
Howard Whittum
Daisy Elwell
Boy Scouts Troop 93
Goodwill Club
Costello Hall
E. V. Reed
Nequasset Mothers Club Meets for Fall Plans
The Nequasset School Mothers Club met Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Cardton Squiers to discuss Fall activities. A social hour followed with refreshments served by Mrs. Squiers and her mother Mrs. Dallas Tracy. Present were Mrs. Dallas Tracy, Mrs. Anthony Dodge, Mrs. Frank Sparks, Mrs. Lester Holbrook, Mrs. Wilbur Presley, Mrs. Henry Seegar, and Mrs. Squiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nequasset School
Cardton Squiers
Squiers
Dallas Tracy
Anthony Dodge
Frank Sparks
Lester Holbrook
Wilbur Presley
Henry Seegar
Bath to Offer Evening Vet Classes Under G I Bill
Bath School plans a veteran oriented program at Bailey Evening School opening in October. Veterans may enroll in correspondence courses and attend two hours per night three nights weekly under a supervisor. Tuition may be covered by the Veterans Bureau once 12 enrollments are met. credits count toward a high school diploma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath School
Board of Education
Bath Board of Education
State Department of Education
Veterans Administration Bureau
Veterans Bureau
Horace P. Herrick
Nathan Watson
Clinton D. Wilson
Dresden News Roundup Highlights Local Moves and Passings
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Gahan and daughter Elaine return to South Portland from visit to Mrs Cora Gahan. Norman Bailey and Eric Brouillette visit Montreal after honorable discharges. Stanwood Gilman visits local schools. Sympathy pours for Leone Sherbourne on her husband s death in a truck accident. Virginia Robbins completes duties at shunter farm and returns home. Local students Edna and Virginia Robbins Franklin and Edward James Edward Chapman Madelyn Rittall will enter Bridge academy this Fall. Russell Bickford and wife relocate to Richmond after selling farm to Gardiner buyers. Mr and Mrs Benjamin Wentworth visit Milo for two weeks. A baby girl named Nancy arrives at the James home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Gahan
Elaine
Mr. Gahan
Cora Gahan
South Portland
Norman Bailey
Eric Brouillette
Montreal
Stanwood Gilman
Leone Sherbourne
Sherbourne
Dresden Mills
Virginia Robbins
Bertha Stevens
Shunter Farm
Middle Bridge School
Bridge Academy
Edna
Franklin
Edward James
Edward Chapman
Madelyn Rittall
Russell Bickford
Richmond
Gardiner
Benjamin Wentworth
Milo
Thomas James
Nancy
Hyde Camp Auxiliary Plans October Inspection
Hyde Camp Auxiliary led by Jennie Miller outlines the annual inspection likely for early October. Mrs. Jennie Miller and Mrs. Myrtle Wilson are appointed to organize the luncheon for the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Hyde Camp
Jennie Miller
Myrtle Wilson
Bay Point Indian Camp Near Old School House
A Bay Point pasture by the old gray school house held the Sagadahoc Indians last camp before vanishing. A granite dome near the brook offered a view of the Kennebec, the sea, and Robinhood's Cove. A cave under the ledge sheltered the people, and J Otis Swift documented spearheads during a visit. Nearby news notes School opening and local visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay Point
Sagadahoc
Kennebec
Swale
Robinhood’s Cove
J. Otis Swift
Nature
The
World-Telegram
Josian Moveme
Swift
Temple
Ada Shirley
Robert Fry
William Adams
Carrie Oliver
Fred Taylor
Dickie Hagan
Auburn
Walter
Nequasset Ladies Have Fine Outing
Nequasset Ladies auxiliary enjoyed a Thursday picnic at Pemaquid with lobster and clam lunches at Gilberts Lobster Pound. The group toured Gilberts area, visited New Harbor on the return trip, and invited Mrs Maurice Hathorne to host the next meeting on Sept 20. Mrs Frit Klippel was absent due to illness. her sister Mrs George Klippel stays with her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nequasse
Frit Klippel
George Klippel
Winte Street
Henry Dubar
Amy Crowell
Anna Seegar
Edwold Carter
Maurie Hathorne
Eugene Bee
Dallas Tracey
Pete Bailey
Woolwich
Ralp Burden
Bath
Sar Bailey
Gardiner
Masters Jimmie Beck
Stephen Squiers
Enl
New Harbo
Two Bath Girls Receive Nurses Caps at Mercy Hospital
Miss Marguerite Rines and Miss Margaret Guest of Bath received their nurses caps at Mercy hospital Portland during a capping ceremony held in the chapel on Monday evening. Rev. Francis Cox gave the address, Miss Irene Lorange led a prayer for a perfect life, Sister M. Annunciata presented the caps, and Rev. Henry E Pander gave the benediction. Rines, daughter of Mr and Mrs Chester Rines, Moris High class of 1944 president, and a DA R National Congress representative, was among the graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marguerite Rines
Margaret Guest
Bat
Mercy Hospital
Portland
Francis Cox
Irene Lorange
M. Annunciata J
Henry E Pander
Miss Rines
Chester Rines
Ladies Sewing Circle Elects Interim Leader At First Baptist
The Ladies Sewing Circle of the First Baptist church met Wednesday afternoon with Vice President Mrs. Laura Harrington presiding. Since no president was elected in January, a committee of Mrs. Elsie Crosby, Mrs. Ada Larrabee, and Mrs. Lizzie Haggett was named to report next Wednesday. Fourteen members were present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Sewing Circle
The
First Baptist Church
Laura Harrington
Elsie Crosby
Ada Larrabee
Lizzie Haggett
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rufus E. Stetson
Damariscotta
Lincoln County War Chest
State War Chest, Inc
National War Fund
Lincoln County
USC
United Seamen's Service
War Prisoners’ Aid
Philippine War Relief
Maine
James E. Stanier
Branca
High Street
Donald M. Petrie
Stonier
Wiscasset Academy
F. B. Engert
Rochester
Ledges Inn
Main Street
Engert
OPA
Charles Coblins
Inlaw
Charles A. Day
Big Hospital
Alan Young
Pepperell
Donald White
St. Albans
Frank Walker
Fred Soule
Alton Berry
Judson Soule
Anna May Berry
Harlan Trott
Son Delano
Winchester
Women's Baptist Missionary Society of
Western Maine
Mothers’ Club
Dresden
Hyde Camp
Auxiliary Go
Lobster Pound
Ladies’ Sewing