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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1944

Page

5

Richmond Shoe Factory Sale to Ltonel Subsidiary

The Richmond Shoe factory is sold by the town to a New Jersey based subsidiary of the Ltonel Corp. It will be leased to the Durand Shoe factory and operate as the Richmond Manufacturing Co. with opening planned around November 1 as an assembly plant for plastic goods and other commodities.

Richmond Ltonel Corp New Jersey Durand Shoe Richmond Manufacturing Co Beulah Rebekah Lodge Cy White Belle Call Townsend Club S. Stanley Card Main Street Emerson Lane Post, A. L Legion Legion Home Ernest Drew Pearl Perry Mayford Morris Izetta Clarke Bowdoinham Ernest Frye Bowdeinham

Edward Murphy Returns Home After Trip East

Edward Murphy, an orderly at Memorial hospital, goes home by morning train Tuesday after a three week visit to Massachusetts New York and New Jersey staying with relatives and friends.

Edward Murphy Memorial Hospital Massachusetts New York New Jersey

Georgetown News Briefs Honor Roll and Local Happenings

Spelling honors for the Grammar School week of Sept 11 go to Faline Rowe Joan Hogan Natalie MacMahan Eugene Reynolds Betty Rittall Harold Loveitt Arthur Tibbetts Mary Hanna. Summer services at Robin Hood church closed for the season with Rev Charles L Kinney officiating. Hurricane storms caused several trees to fall, two maples at the Hicks home missed. Duck season opened with out-of-town gunners. Roy Newman received a surprise party from the church choir. Cemetery land addition added by Bradbury Todd heirs. Residents travel to cities for winter plans and schooling. Various visits and dances noted with many local names and movements through Bath Topsham and Brookline.

Faline Rowe Joan Hogan Natalie MacMahan Eugene Reynolds Betty Rittall Harold Loveitt Arthur Tibbetts Mary Hanna Robinhood Charles L. Kinney Beacon Street Church of Bath Eae Hicks Elizabeth Thompson Howard Fletcher Joseph Higgins Fletcher Georgia Randall Harry Horne Beatrice Abbott Roy Newman William Todd Walter Cummings Newman Mac Hagan Alfred Rowe Harry Heald Walter Powers Earle Hagan Belle Heald J.C. Beyea Bradbury Todd Albert Deermont Marequita New York Baldwin School Bryn Mawr Deermont Boston Chipley Fla Clarence Colby Jacqueline Topsham Robert Jordan Brookline Mass Miles Hagan Roland Peterson Louise Portland Howard Trafton John D. Williams Ernest Heal Bath Iron Works Lawrence Lowell John R. Blackie West Georgetown Benjamin Bovington Marjorie Rockwell Ringwood Jack Holmes Pfe Harold J. Brown, Jr Harold J. Brown Kennebec Point William Zorach Osteopathic Hospital Frank Boyd Hillsboro N. H Merrill Bowles Bangor Sayde Campbell Ernestine Hilton Roland Petterson Bowles Roy J. Campbell Tession Zorach Brooklyn N. Y

CORP W E OLIVER REPORTS FRANCE SCENES IN LETTER

Cpl. W E Oliver USAAF of Bath sends a France front line letter to the Independent describing liberated towns, crowds waving with thanks, damage from fighting, ruined homes and the eager rebirth of La Belle France after four years of Nazi rule. He notes early arrival with the first fighter group under Col Gil L Myers and mentions his Bath roots and Arkansas ties.

Cpl W. E. Oliver USAAF Bath National Guard Independent France la Belle France Cpl. Oliver Gil L. Myers

Sacred Heart Circle Enjoys Bridge and Whist Party

Sacred Heart Circle Daughters of Isabella met Tuesday with Mrs Elva Bailey as chairman and a lineup of officers. Bridge winner was Mrs EC Burgess with Mrs Henderson and Mrs Michaud as consolation. Whist first prize went to Mrs Catherine Conley, second to Mrs Mary Gaudette. Refreshments followed. Next meeting set for Oct 3.

Sacred Heart Circle Isabella Elva Bailey Louise Edgett Mary Gaudette Dora Collins Anne Skalling Nellie Tracey Katherine Dickinson Hannah Collins Viola Davis Jennie Allen Ec. Burgess Eva Henderson Michaud Catherine Conley

Five Islands Social and Community Notes

Five Islands Fire Department held its monthly meeting at the station. Various social gatherings and visits mark a busy week including a Good Neighbor club supper at the Rowe home and plans to clean the Five Islands church if weather permits. Summer residents return and many neighbors host relatives and friends across nearby towns.

WTQU Meeting Receives Delegates At Deering Street Home

The WTQU met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Nelle Brown's home on Deering Street for devotion and business. Delegates to attend state convention in Foxcroft were announced, including Miss Carrie Trott. The next meeting is set for October 10 at Mrs. Brown's.

WTQU Nelle Brown Deering Street Theresa Hill Foxcroft Carrie Trott Doris Thistle Maretta Watson Nella Stover Brown

John Henry Lynch Dies After Illness in Town

John Henry Lynch known as Jack Lynch died Tuesday morning at Memorial Hospital after months of illness. Born in the city in 1877 he lived here all his life and was a familiar fruit cart vendor who sang to lure customers. He is survived by his wife and a deceased sister factory, with funeral arrangements to be announced.

John Henry Lynch Jack Lynch Memorial Hospital Bath Iron Works Jack Oak Street Sadie Lynch Sullivan

Mrs Viola B Hulbert Dies After Illness in Georgetown

Viola Blackburn Hulbert wife of Prof James Root Hulbert of the University of Chicago and West Georgetown died Sept 13 at Memorial hospital after a short illness. She was a Wellesley graduate class of 1918 and earned a PhD from the University of Chicago in 1927. She co authored Effective English with her husband. Survived by husband 10 year old daughter Anna Gifford Hulbert mother Mrs Henry Blackburn and a brother. Mass Anna S Gifford of Boston and York came to Georgetown to be with the family. Professor Hulbert and Anna left for their winter home in Chicago.

Brown Bridge Academy Dresden University of Maine Army Air Force Archer Terrell Portland Leslie Gardiner Brian Leslie Maine General Hospital Collette Jeanette Bellavance Romeo Bellavance Orono Shee Robert Chetey Claire Plouff Doris Pullen Henry Plouff Rangerley Lake Hotel Richmond Viola Blackburn Hulbert James Root Hulbert University of Chicago West Georgetown Memorial Hospital Hulberts Hulbert Wellesley College England Alice Freeman Palmer University of Chicago Press William A. Craigie Anna Gifford Hulbert Henry Blackburn

Funeral Service for Mrs. Emma Frances Lowell

Services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the late home 12 Western Avenue for Mrs. Emma Frances Lowell with Rev. Charles M Tubbs officiating. Bearers were Karcher S Jackson Harold S Avery Walter Higgins Harold Adams Warren F Hawley Jr and Delmar Ramsay. Burial followed in Oak Grove cemetery family lot.

Emma Frances Lowell Western Avenue Charles M Tubbs Grace Episcopal Church Karcher S Jackson Harold S Avery Walter Higgins Harold Adams Warren F. Hawley, Jr Delmar Ramsay Oak Grove Cemetery

Mrs Abbie Burton 89 dies in Stockton Springs

Mrs Abbie Burton aged 89 who lived in Bath with Mrs William Perry on Crescent street died August 29 in Stockton Springs after a short illness. She was born in Bethel and survived by son Roy H Burton of Bangor. Funeral services were held in Corinna with burial in the family lot there.

Abbie Burton Bath William Perry Crescent Street Stockton Springs Burton Bethel Sne Roy H. Burton Bangor Corinna

John Lynch Funeral Services Set for Thursday

Funeral services for John Lynch will be held at Arthur F. Mayo Funeral Home Thursday morning at 8 o clock. A service of prayer will precede the burial in the family lot at Oak Grove.

John Lynch Arthur F. Mayo Oak Grove

Evangelist Lawrence Greenwood Dies After Illness

Lawrence B. Greenwood, noted evangelist, died Sunday evening in a Boston hospital after several weeks illness following a hot weather preaching stop on Boston Common. Born August 5 1865 in Everett Massachusetts he was a Boston University graduate and former professional comedian. He preached across the country and in England and is survived by three daughters Mrs Lis ton Raymond NH Miss Eleanor Greenwood Boston and Mrs Margaret Orr NY and DC. Funeral held at Waterman Funeral Home Boston and burial in Everett.

Lawrence B. Greenwood Boston Boston Common Mr. Greenwood Everett Mass Boston University Copley Plaza Hotel D. L. Moody B. Fay Mills Billy Congregational Church of Bie Tabernacle Wiscasset England London Cramps Shipyard Philadelphia Bath Iron Works Bath Opera House People’s Church Brunswick Maine Florida Bath Frances Barron

Bradstreet S. Rairden Dies in California

Bradstreet S. Rairden 88 of Santa Monica Calif died Sept 11. Born in Bath his family lived at 959 Middle Street. He sailed as a boy, became a captain at 21, and worked at sea until 27. He served as U S consul in Batavia Java Riviere du Loup Quebec and Curacao. Surviving children include Frank Percy Maurice David and Albert. His wife Frances Elizabeth Collins preceded him.

Bradstreet Stinson Rairden Santa Monica Cal Bath Harry E. Stetson Middle Street Royal Johnson Mr. Rairden Batavia Java Oby Harrison United States Frances Elizabeth Collins Booth England Dutch East Indies Rairden Rivieredu-Loup Quebec Curacao Dutch West Indies

Funeral for Orra V. Dollotf Held at Curtis Home

The funeral service for Orra V. Dollotf was held Monday at Curtis Funeral Home at two o clock. Rev. Charles Myron Tubbs officiated and burial followed in Upper Gloucester Cemetery. Mrs. Russell Kenney of Bath street and Mrs. Roy Colby were in Boston for a brief visit.

Tihe Orra V. Dollotf Curtis Funeral Home Charles Myron Tubbs Upper Gloucester Russell Kenney Bath Street Roy Colby Boston

Mrs Emma F Lowell former Bath singer dies at 12 Western Ave

Emma Frances Lowell widow of Capt Walter B Lowell dies at home after nearly seven years of ill health. born Bath daughter of Henry G Turner and Eleanor Y Bailey she sang in Bath church choirs and was a charter member and past matron of Genesta chapter OES She is survived by her son Edwin H P Lowell and a niece and a nephew from Massachusetts and New York.

Emma Frances Lowell Walter B. Lowell Western Avenue Bath Henry G Eleanor Y. (Bailey) Turner Lowell Portland Boston Genesta Chapter Grace Episcopal Church Capt Alicia B. Crosby Horatio Hall Maine Steamship Co Cuba Edwin H. P. Lowell Lloyd Goddy Southbridge Mass Frederick Alexander Ithica N. Y

Mrs Ora Dolloff dies after four months illness

Mrs. Ora Dolloff aged 70 wife of Cuvier R Dolloff of 1313 Washington Street Bath died early Saturday after a four month illness, a period in Memorial hospital. Born in Upper Gloucester August 22 1874 she moved to Bath 28 years ago and resided at her present address. Surviving are her husband four daughters two sons nine grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was active in Genesta chapter O E S and attended Grace Episcopal.

Ora Dolloff Cuvier R. Dolloff Washington Street Memorial Hospital Bath Dolloff Genesta Chapter Grace Episcopal Church Stella Dolloff R.N J.g Ellen Dolloff USN Portland Marion Buzzell Denver Col Mildred Crumpton Maryville Tenn George R. Dolloff Oaklawn R. L Harold Dolloff

MRS MRYTIE LOTHROP DEAD AT 66 IN BATH AREA

Merritt Lothrop left Winship Street for South Paris after the sudden death of his mother Mrs Myrtie W Lothrop 66 who died Friday while visiting at Bernard Lothrop’s home. Survived by three sons Bernard Harold Merritt two daughters Mrs Warren Bigelow and Mrs Eva McKinley a brother William Colby and she was born in Auburn.

Merritt W. Lothrop Winship Street South Paris Myrtie W. Lothrop Bernard Warren Bigelow Eva MceKinley Minot Coner William Colby New York City Lothrop Auburn Methodist Church Minot Corner

Funeral services for Thaddeus Hedrick Veteran

Funeral services for Thaddeus Hedrick a World War veteran were held Friday afternoon at Curtis Funeral Parlors 942 Washington Street with Rev Chester B Oliver pastor of Wesley Methodist church officiating Bearers were members of Roland Smith Post of which he was a member Burial took place in the family lot in Oak Grove

Thaddeus Hedrick Curtis Funeral Washington Street Chester B. Oliver Wesley Methodist Church Roland Smith Post Oak Grove

Funeral service for Hedrick held at Curtis Funeral Parlor

Hedrick who died at Veterans hospital in Huntington West Virginia was buried Friday afternoon at two from Curtis Funeral Parlors 942 Washington Street Rev Charles B Oliver pastor of Wesley Methodist Church officiating. Burial followed in Oak Grove cemetery lot.

Thaddeus Hedrick Veterans’ Hospital Huntington W. Va Curtis Funeral Washington Street Charles B. Oliver Wesley Methodist Church Oak Grove Cemetery

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Leslie Roberts Alton Barter Jesse Webber Kimball Street Spruce Street Hazel Libby Howe Reed Road John King Linwood Pashard Perkins Institute Watertown Sears and Save Searsgnew Sears Center Street Bath, Maine Damariscotta Georgetown Robinhood Farm Elbridge Powers Ferris Leonard Belmont Russell Harlow Benjamin Riggs George P. Emmons Naval Service Berkeley Calif University of California Five Islands Sawyer Eleanor Dunham Shaw Fred P. Carr Betty Charles Carr Carr Janice Carr Janice Albion Carr Edith MacMahan P. B. Savage & Co Ernest Strout Livermore Falls Thomas Watson Georgia Watson Ernest Marr Quincy Marr Cottage Frank Doland Cambridge Howard Bacon Bacon Wilkin's Francis Bacon Waltham Thomas Hanna Barbara Mary Louise Pinkham North Yarmouth Academy Roy Fernald Walter Savage Kittery Worrel Martha The WAVES Washington, DC Percy Wilkins Ralph Worrell Rockiiere Viola B. Hulbert Mrs. Lowell Mrs Lawrence Greenwood Bradstreet S. Rairden California U. S East Indies Emma F. Lowell Mrs. Myrtie Lothrop MR. Hedrick’s MR. Hedrick's Fred S. Curtis & CO Thomas R. Huston Washington St
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