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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1950

Page

7

Richmond Community Happenings Light Up Local Halls

Firemen's Auxiliary served lunches and held a Christmas tree fund sale at the firehouse during voting hours. Y A Y F club met at the Methodist church with refreshments planned. Star club staged a food and mystery package sale at the Masonic hall. Notables include Miss Lillian A. Johnson Jr. heading to Philadelphia for International Association duties and the Sovereign Grand Lodge sessions. Personal items note weddings, moves, and travels among local residents and guests.

Christmas Tree Fund Madelyn Leon Grace Dickinson George Hoy Y.A.Y.F. Club Methodist Church Mabel Clifford Bernice Terrell Elizabeth Haynes Star Club Masonic Hall Lillian A. Johnson, Jr Maine Association of Ladies’ Auxiliaries Patriarchs Militant Philadelphia International Association L. A. P. M Sovereign Grand Lodge 1.C.C.F Water Street Pearl Perry Enterprise Grange Frank E. Preble Dickerman North Front Street Gerald Tremaine Plainfield N. J Willis Blair Beedle Road Robert E. Silver Wesley Webber Front Street Fred Summerton Judy Bath Frank Salsbury Rockport Harold Swain Brunswick Beatrice Chamberlain Charleston Mass Ervin Welch Richmond Welch Mansfield Alberta McLaughlin South Gardiner Charles Leavitt Cundy’s Harbor Esther Foss Dover N. H Joseph A. Savoie Farmington State Teachers’ College Ferris Virginia Anderson

Bath Man Guilty Of Intoxication In Municipal Court

A Bath man was found guilty of intoxication and disturbing the peace by Judge Gardner R. Deering at Municipal Court. He paid a $5 fine and $5.60 in costs. Another Bath man paid a $5 fine and $5.15 in costs after pleading guilty to intoxication.

Bath Gardiner R. Deering Municipal Court

Local couples return from Maine coast motor trip

Mr and Mrs Waldron H Troop of 3 Allencourt and Mr and Mrs Paul J Graustuck of Front Street have returned home after a motor trip along the Maine coast.

Waldron H. Troop Allencourt Paul J. Graustuck Front Street Maine

Dresden Residents Gather for Weddings and Visits

Boston visitor Arthur Babcock and family join Mrs. Le marr in Dresden Mills while local families host guests and apprentices. Virginia Robbins marries Everett Rankin at St John’s church. Alice Strout and Oscar Bailey wed. bridal party attends, with post ceremony meals at Worster House and Beach Street reception. Multiple locals: Sheldon, Bailey, Rittall, Wade, Bickford, and Bailey children travel, study, or enter colleges this season.

Arthur Babcock Boston Mr. Babcock Frank Lemarr Harriette Carolyn Sheldon Charles Rockland Sheldon Carney's Point Middle Bridge Gordon Diana George James Robert Dorr Shirley Robbins Hamilton Bailey Orange Mass Bailey Homestead Virginia Bates College Yvonne Bailey Judy Peters Bridge Academy Belgrade Lakes George Bailey California Emma Siegars Carr Virginia Margaret Robbins Everett Webster Rankin St. John’s Church Dresden Mills Tom Ackley Gardiner Cedric Hamlin Bath Arthur Rittall Greenfield Walter Rittall Harold Bickford Saco Mr. Bickford Wiscasset Road Elmer Wade Schenectady Beach Street Priscilla Messenger

Battery Boys from Bath Reach Camp Gordon Georgia

SFC Thomas N. Lowery writes home from Camp Gordon where Battery B of the National Guard from Bath, now part of the 197th group, faced heat and busy days since Aug 25. He notes top barracks, daily battalion inspections, strong morale, and rumors about future assignments.

John J. Lowery Front Street Sfc Thomas N. Lowery Lowery Bath Battery B National Guard Camp Gordon Mercury Bath Boys Thomas Bath Company 197Th Group

Georgetown News Reflects Town Life and Travel

A wide range of Georgetown items describe new teacher Alice McDonald joining Bridgton roots, local students attending Ocean Park meetings, and a bus transport agreement to Morse High School. The piece covers accidents, electricity outages, summer travels of Dan Levine and others, visits to cottages, and community events at Robinhood, Monhegan, and Boothbay Harbor.

Freeman to Return to Squared Circle in Portland

Hermie Freeman, Bath Maine's top lightweight, resumes boxing September 21 in Portland Exposition Building a 10 rounder against Bobby Polowitzer of Hartford. Polowitzer, trained under Willie Pep, has faced top challengers and beat Jose Cardenas and others. Freeman, in peak condition after a summer休, seeks a knockout in the opener of the fall season. Mr and Mrs William Spann of Baton Rouge arrive to visit Rear Adm and Mrs Claude Gillette.

Hermie Freeman Bath Maine Bobby Polowitzer Hartford Willie Pep Exposition Building Portland Polowitzer New York Garden Jose Cardenas Benny Smith Mel Evans Jackie Cummingham Orlando Fernandez Aponte Torres Chuck Burton Jimmy Calura Freeman Buddy Hawkes Herman William Spann Ronald Billy Baton Rouge Spann Claude S. Gillette Washington Street

Mrs Sarah Potter Hosts Twin B's Chiefs at Arrowsic Picnic

Mrs Sarah Potter will entertain members of the Twin B's Past Chiefs association of Bath and Brunswick at a picnic meeting at her Arrowsic cottage Thursday.

Sarah Potter Twin B Chiefs’ Association Bath and Brunswick Arrowsic Cottage

Five Islands Mails and local post office changes

Five Islands postal shifts begin September with one outgoing and one incoming daily mail. The local office closes at 5 PM on weekdays and 1 PM on Saturdays starting September 16. Town meetings drew sizable turnout as Morse High bus transportation plans were decided by parents and school board, naming Reginald Pinkham Clayton Hanna Marion Carr and Dorothy MacGillivary as first year Morse High entrants. Georgetown school opened Tuesday. Auxiliary Library meeting discussed Christmas sale with hand knit wear and stove debate.

Morse High Georgetown Reginald Pinkham Clayton Hanna Marion Carr Dorothy MacGillivary Morse Natalie McMahan Clayton Stevens David Stevens Dickie Campbell Beverly Rittall Betty Clark Daniel MacGillivary Marline Pinkham Auxiliary The Library Association Madelyn Berry Stinson Davis William Stewart Orville Rowe Five Islands Canada Pattons Malden Island Harold Rowe Branwell Harford

Sidewalk Project Advances on Washington Street

South End residents will gain a four foot wide sidewalk along Washington street from McCabe's store to near East lane then to Lemont street. A $1500 special appropriation funds materials while city workers provide labor. Evidence of an older wooden walk and past ash deposits were found during construction. Gutters north to Marshall street are being deepened and will receive gravel and tar, with an extra catch basin likely needed.

Washington Street McCabe's Store East Lane Lemont Street South End Arthur Avery Center Street Marshall Street Avery

Elmhurst Play School Opens October 2 at Red House

Elmhurst Play school will open October 2 at the Red House on Lincoln street. Mrs Robert Brewer a Gorham State graduate will lead the school focusing on supervised play and preschool prep for children three to five. Two terms run with a summer recess around June 1 registrations remain open via Mrs G Baer Connard.

Elmhurst Red House Lincoln Street Robert Brewer Gorham State Teacher's College G. Baer Connard

Funeral attendance of Camp Gordon recruits and guest

Recruit Donald Savage of Camp Gordon, Georgia attended the funeral of his father William Savage. Pvt. William Chabot, son-in-law of William Savage, was present and both are set to return to Camp Gordon after the service.

Donald Savage Camp Gordon Georgia William Savage William Chabot Savage Chabot

Robert L Baldwin dies of gas poisoning in Woolwich

The 23 year old Robert L Baldwin of Woolwich was found dead on a shore road off Murphy's Corner road by his brother Fred J Baldwin. Authorities say carbon monoxide poisoning caused his death after his body was found beneath a car exhaust pipe. Baldwin, a World War II veteran born November 30 1926 in Oakham Massachusetts, lived alone on State road and is survived by his parents two brothers and a sister. Funeral services are set for Thursday at 2 pm at Arthur F Mayo & Son Funeral residence.

Robert L. Baldwin Woolwich Murphy's Corner Road Fred J. Baldwin Baldwin Loring D. Small Boston Montsweag Bay Fred State Road Oakham Mass Robert Baldwin Bath Bertha M. Weaver Baldwin Richard Baldwin Fred J Doris Fitch Arthur F. Mayo & Son

Big Clambake Tackles Cold War Chaos in Maine

Hale mocks pacifist appeasement and argues a Marine presence could deter Korea invasion. Fellows warns of socialist trends in government while praising industrial progress in Maine. Governor Payne predicts a Republican victory and endorses party principles.

Korea Hale Kremlin Moscow America U. S Margaret Chase Smith Washington Fellows Payne Maine

Obituary of William Lincoln Savage, Boothbay shipyard worker

William Lincoln Savage died Friday at Rice Brothers Shipyard East Boothbay. Born July 12, 1897 in Bath, he was a World War I veteran and longtime Bath resident. He worked as a chipper at Boothbay for 18 months and previously at Bath Iron Works. Survived by wife Theresa Flood and children Shirley Chabot Betty Gilman Linda May Savage Basil Savage William Savage Jr Donald Savage. sister Leona Muckler and brother Andrew Savage. three grandchildren.

William Lincoln Savage Dummer Street Rice Brothers Shipyard East Boothbay Bath Franklin Jennie Robinson Savage Boothbay Bath Iron Works Corp Theresa Flood Daugh Shirley Chabot Betty Gilman Orr's Island Linda May Savage Basil, Poweer William, Jr Donald Camp Gordon Georgia Leona Muckler Woolwich Andrew Savage

Death of Miss Charlotte B. Stinson in Amity New York

Word arrives of the death of Miss Charlotte B. Stinson a Woolwich native in Amity New York Monday. The body arrived Tuesday and funeral services were held Wednesday at Curtis Funeral Home with burial in Riverside Cemetery Day's Ferry.

Charlotte B. Stinson Woolwich Amity N. Y Curtis Funeral Home Riverside Cemetery Day’s Ferry

Funeral for William Lincoln Savage Held at Curtis

Funeral for William Lincoln Savage was held Monday afternoon at two from Curtis Funeral Home 942 Washington Street with Rev C Clifford Sargent officiating. Bearers were Cey lon Bodon Andrew Savage Ira Rice George Wilkins Muckler and Leo Babine Burial was in the family lot at Oak Grove.

William Lincoln Savage Curtis Funeral Home Washington Street C. Clifford Sargent Ceylon Bodon Andrew Savage Ira Rice George Wilkins Muckler Leo Babine Oak Grove

Personal Notes From Regional Theaters and Hospitals

Daniel Matter of 847 High street is expected to return home today from Memorial hospital. Mrs. Guy E. Crosby of East Brunswick visits Meadowbrook cottage hosts Gardiner D. Rogers. G. Baer Connard and family of North street return home after summer in Georgetown. George Boynton, Burdet college Boston graduate, works at S. Prawer & Co. John Wakefield of 93 Bedford street is a Bath Memorial hospital patient after surgery. Mrs. N. H. MacDonald Deck Nova Scotia is visiting her son-in-law and daughter John Voorhees of Park street. Horton P. Hayes of Topsham resumes duties at Bath Box Co. after seven weeks convalescing with an injured hand. Mrs. Gertrude Estes Noble avenue works at Sears order desk this week replacing Mildred Hagan Cobb on vacation. Mrs. Albert Demmers of Pittsfield returns home after visiting Mr. and Mrs. Carl M. Langbehn 1238 High. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Y. Kennedy of 38 Trufant street depart Friday for a month in the west and southwest, with Colorado and Texas planned. Captain and Mrs. Russell Snow Hitchcock host luncheon at their Small Point cottage before a tea at Mr. and Mrs. George St. John Morse's Mountain. Attorney and Mrs. Edward Newman and sister Mrs. John Kelliher of Portland call on Mr. Newman and Mrs. Kelliher’s uncle Henry Biggins, Memorial hospital patient.

Daniel Matter High Street Memorial Hospital Guy E. Crosby East Brunswick Gardiner D. Rogers Meadowbrook G. Baer Connard North Street Georgetown George Boynton Burdet College Boston S. Prawer & Co John Wakefield Bedford Street Bath Memorial Hospital N. H. MacDonald Deck N. S Canada John Voorhees Park Street Horton P. Hayes Topsham Bath Box Co Gertrude Estes Noble Avenue Sears Order Mildred Hagan Cobb Albert Demmers Pittsfield Mass Carl M. Langbehn Carl Y. Kennedy Trufant Street Colorado Texas Russell Snow Hitchcock Small Point Cottage George St. John Morse’s Mountain Edward Newman John Kelliher Portland Newman Kelliher Henry Biggins

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Dresden Battery Pfc A. P. Denham, Jr Corliss Street Alice McDonald Bridgton Minnie Gray Faylene Rowe Joan Hagan Alfred Rowe Ocean Park Central School Morse High School Melvin Jackson Daniel Florida Robinhood Reyher Cambridge Jackson Harvard College Rebecca Hourwich Reyher Cameroons Africa Capetown South Africa States Ferdinand Reyher Europe Herbert Marlow Gilbreath N. C Vincent MacMahan Dan Levine West Georgetown American Youth Hostel Organization West Coast Canadian Rockies Grand Canyon Yosemite San Francisco Crater Lake Mt. Ranier Vancouver Chicago Harlan Raymond Delmar Ernest Heal Heal Gertrude Hunt Howard Trafton Gardner Hanson Hanson Arlington Winthrop Hershey Cottage Totman Place Ruby Bunston Haddonfield Overlook Whitney Brown Needham J. H. Brown Reid Park Howard Fletcher Ogunquit Brooklyn J. C. Bearse Malden Shirley Hicks Ruth Hicks Gunnar Solveson Staten Island Solveson Douglas Thora Sidney Dalrymple Chester Dalrymple Nancy Brookline Ithica John Mitchell George Oliver Popham Beach Tessim Zorach William Zorach Robert Jordan Robert Peterson Store Mary Thompson Wisconsin Ethel Patterson Ruth Patterson Janice Beane Gorham Teachers’ College Roy M. Newman Dudley Allen John Sidney Dupont Farmingdale Melvin Cunningham Gladys Wieman Roland E. Peterson William Strang Kennebec Point Paul Wrens Medford Joseph Reed New Haven Clarence White Seguinland Athens Ohio White University of Ohio Sadie Drake Monhegan Island Boothbay Harbor Merrill Bowles Bangor Roy J. Campbell Sayde Campbell Prof. Campbell Salem College Winston-Salem Maureen Davis Edward C. Clarey Peterson Louise Peterson Vassalboro Dudley C. Allen Leonia Miles Hagan Natalie Harold J. Brown Buddy Brown Portland Expo Madge O'Brien State School For Girls Hallowell Mae O'Conner Washington, N. Y Mary O'Conner Frank Manion Norton Walter Moore Melvin Comeau Jacob Kunz Peter Bonnie Washington, D. C Marion Stevens Exeter J. G. Stevens Durrell New Jersey William Marr Alma Wilkins Livermore Falls Daisy Flowers Quincy Addie Stevens Barbara Pratt Francis Pierce Azuba Holland Berry Roger Ayers Augusta Jean Thompson Navy the Ayers Paul A. Thompson Herman Barter Lawrence Perow John V. Blase Harold Myers Myers Cochrane House Timothy Doucette Weymouth Nova Scotia Gifford Doucette Jean Lombard Norman Norton George Gray Vernon Gray Lloyd Pinkham Winter Street Baptist Church Woodrow Gray Nashua Beulah Miller McMahon Island Carl Roy Laconia Bowdoin Dexter Orissa Carr Gerald Carr Clayton Doyle Gorham Victor Pinkham Albert Moore M’cabe’s Marius H. Page Kennebec Greenhouses Bath, Maine Oslo Christiania William L. Savage W. L. Savage Funeral Fred S. Curtis & CO. Funeral Service
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