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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1949

Page

7

Richmond social roundup and announcements in Goshen Farms area

A Richmond page records a party at Earle Farley home honoring newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. William McKeen and Arlene Brown entering Maine Eye and Ear Infirmary. It lists attendees, gifts, and engagement of Joan Tarr to Herbert Siegars, with school ties noted. Other items cover fire call, high school events, Beulah Rebekah lodge, and community notices.

Earle Farley Goshen Farms William McKeen Arlene Brown Maine McKeen Vernon Farley Miss Brown Donald William Beaulieu Jeanette Ronald Jane Beaulieu Austin Charles Brown Wallace Farley Rosalie Farley Fred Farley W. F. Lawrence Lawrence Crystal Stephan Farley George Clarke Alfred Brown Norma Darryl Brown George Yeaton Rolinda Rhyms Charles B. Kennedy Martha Skillin LeRoy Ellen Pridham Walter Chase Neal Gerald George Brown Elizabeth Barter Edward Barbara Billy Christine Chase Marilyn Farley Hollis Easter Ethel Brown Minnie Smith John W. Tarr Dingley Road Joan Herbert L. Siegars Dexter Siegars Chestnut Street Miss Tarr Mr. Siegars Richmond High School Haas South Street Gordon Howe Y. A. Y. F. Society Methodist Church William Bennett Beulah Rebekah Lodge No. 23 Noble Eva Douglass Lorelle Vaheau Frances White Bernice Terrell Lara Mansir

Monthly Probate Court session lists multiple estates and executors

The monthly probate court records wills and administrations for multiple Maine estates. Names include John T. Doyle Samuel Hathorn Thomas Gallant James Walter Watson Evelyn R Watrous Ruth B Chester Howard M Maxwell Carrie H Trott Chester D Colby Charles E Stinson Lucy E Percy Myra Curtis Roland Cloutier Monroe E Wilbur and others with appointed executors administrators bonds and filings in Bath Richmond Phippsburg Sagadahoc county. First and final accounts for George P Larrabee Alfred E Roberts Fred A Bowie Leslie J Brown are noted.

John T. Doyle Bath Allan Spear Samuel Hathorn Woolwich Gilbert P. Hathorn Thomas Gallant Joseph S. Gallant James Walter Watson Georgetown Ruth M. Watson Evelyn R. Watrous Lewisboro New York Ralph E. Cramp Evelyn G. Mason Ruth B. Chester Brookline Mass Sagadahoc County Maine Howard M. Maxwell Richmond Clifford W. Finnimore Portland Carrie H. Trott James L. Trott Chester D. Colby Marguerite V. Brown Charles E. Stinson Katherine Weiland Waban Lucy E. Percy Eleanor P. Irish Myra Curtis Carlton H. Curtis Margaret Roberts Fred A. Bowie Edith G. Rice Leslie J. Brown George H. Brown

Farm Bureau Session and Community Notes At Georgetown

Georgetown hosts an all day Farm Bureau session at Ricard library with Swiss weaving taught by an out of town demonstrator. A noon lunch is provided by the committee. Community news includes family reunions, a polio drive raising $60.65, and local visits from residents to and from Lisbon Falls Freeport and Bath.

Farm Bureau Ricard Ralph Davis William Harrison Muriel Coburn Lisbon Falls Freeport Massachusetts Richard Harrison Richard Georgetown Gertrude Peterson Robinhood Colleen Burns Bay Point Kennebec Point Georgetown Center Mary Lane Pinkham First Baptist Church Mary Elizabeth Massey Washington College Chestertown The North Carolina Historical Review Miss Massey Confederacy Vicksburg Hotel de

Latvian Lad Enters Morse As A Senior

Aldis Kirsis aged 19, son of August and Mrs Kirsis of Tukums Latvia, joined Morse High School as a senior after arriving in Robinhood with Mr and Mrs Roland Peterson. He attended Tukums High, survived a German camp near Esslingen during World War II, and studied in an American camp school while his parents labored in a camp bakery and rail yard.

Uldis Kirsis August Kirsis Tukums Latvia Roland Peterson Robinhood Morse High School Aldis Kirsis Esslingen Germany Stuttgart Morse

Weekend notes from MacMahan and area

Horace Lee of Portland visits parents at MacMahan Island while many locals and visitors shuttle between Bath Georgetown and Richmond. Residents return from MacMahan for the season as others relocate to Bath Georgetown and New York City.

Hospital Fair plans stalled by senior committee reshuffle

Sixth annual Hospital Fair organizers appoint G Thomas Murphy and John Parker as co chairmen for the October 14 and 15 event at Bath Iron Works Recreation Center. Murphy brings three years of fair leadership and Parker five years as treasurer. New officers include Mrs Charles Doyle treasurer and Mrs Charles Hoebel secretary. Upcoming events feature a beano game October 12 and 14 rummage sale with a children's show October 15.

Bath Iron Works Recreation Center G. Thomas Murphy John Parker Charles B. Doyle Charles Hoebel George H. Musk Cochairmen William W. Dennison Eastham Guild, Jr Howard W. Mayo George Musk Duncan McInnes J. Haviland Torrey W. S. Voorhees Boyd L. Bailey Karcher, Jackson Donald T. Burkhardt Paul E. Akeley

Death of Lewis H. Bacher Former Hotel Proprietor

Lewis H. Bacher 85 of 8 Willow street died at Memorial hospital Wednesday morning born in Vanlue Ohio son of Lewis and Caroline Beck Bacher Retired hotel proprietor he is survived by sister Mrs Gertrude Taylor of Vanlue Funeral services Friday at 2 pm from A F Mayo and Son Funeral home 819 High street

Lewis H. Bacher Willow Street Memorial Hospital Vanlue Lewis Caroline Beck Bacher Bacher Gertrude Taylor Vanlue, O A. F. Mayo & Son High Street

Funeral service for Ernest S. Anderson held at Mayo residence

Ernest S. Anderson was buried at Oak Grove after a funeral Tuesday afternoon at A. F. Mayo & Son Funeral Residence. Rev. C. Clifford Sargent of Wesley Church officiated. Elks bearers included Brian M. Jewett Fred Sutherland Timothy Wagner Jay Povich Philip O'Hara and Charles O'Hara.

A. F. Mayo & Son Ernest S. Anderson C. Clifford Sargent Wesley Church The Elks Brian M. Jewett Fred Sutherland Timothy Wagner Jay Povich Philip O'Hara Charles O'Hara Oak Grove

Salvation Army Story Tells Bath Rotarians

The Bath Rotary Club heard a Salvation Army report praising global and local welfare programs including Christmas efforts. Lt was commended for effective speaking as President George Musk led a brief session with Earl Farnham guiding songs. Guests included M. C. Cutter Auburn F. N. Abbott Portland Albert E. Carver Vinalhaven Ray Farnham and Frank Howe Bath. visiting Rotarians were Bob Harden Westfield Frank C. Barker Homer W. Nims Middletown John Hunter Boston George Goodall and Sherwood Aldrich Brunswick.

Bath George Musk Earl Farnham M. C. Cutter Auburn F. N. Abbott Portland Albert E. Carver Vinalhaven Ray Farnham Frank Howe Bob Harden Westfield

Dinner guests at Westcustago Inn in Yarmouth

Mr and Mrs James R Wyman of West Point attended a small dinner party hosted by Mme Van Zandt Wheeler Monday evening at Westcustago Inn in Yarmouth.

James R. Wyman West Point Mme. van Zandt Wheeler Westcustago Inn Yarmouth

Ernest S. Anderson 71 former vaudeville star dies

Ernest S. Anderson of Bath dies at 71 at Pres ley Convalescent Home Washington Street born Boston son of Ernest S Anderson and Sophia Olsson Anderson once worked at Bath Iron Works and local State Liquor store teamed with Madge Burt as Anderson and Burt touring nationally. He acted in some films and was a Bath Lodge Elks member survived by widow Helen Adams Anderson Waterville a son Martin USN Alaska and two sisters Astrid Kimball Somerville and Christine O'Brien Longmeadow. Funeral from Mayo's Funeral Residence Tuesday at 2 p.m. with Elks Memorial at 7:30 p.m. burial Oak Grove Cemetery.

Ernest S. Anderson Presley Washington Street Boston Ernest S Sophia Olsson Anderson Bath Iron Works Anderson Madge Burt United States Burt Anderson- Burt E. F. Albee Keith-Albee Theatres Andy” Anderson Bath Lodge of Elks Helen Adams Anderson Waterville Martin USN Alaska Astrid Kimball Somerville Mass Christine O'Brien Long Meadow Mayo Elks Oak Grove Cemetery

Funeral services held for Ralph O. Burden

Ralph O. Burden is mourned after funeral services conducted Monday at 2 PM at Curtis Funeral Home 942 Washington Street. Rev Joseph O Purdue officiated with bearers Joseph R Melrose L Frank Powers Joseph A Long Harold E Brown Bernard E Varnum and Clifford Smith. Burial followed in Oak Grove cemetery family lot.

Ralph O. Burden Curtis Funeral Home Washington Street Joseph O. Purdue Joseph R. Melrose L. Frank Powers Joseph A. Long Harold E. Brown Bernard E. Varnum Clifford Smith Oak Grove Cemetery

Funeral services for Frederick W. Humphreysheld

Funeral services for Frederick William Humphreys were held Sunday afternoon at 2 30 from Curtis Funeral Home 942 Washington Street Rev Laforest E Hodgkins of Central Congregational Church officiated Bearers were H Kenneth Smith Morris Potter Harold Adams James C Ledyard John J Keegan and Clyde MacKinnon Burial was in the family lot at Oak Hill Cemetery

Frederick William Humphreys Curtis Funeral Home Washington Street Laforest E. Hodgkins Central Congregational Church H. Kenneth Smith Morris Potter Harold Adams James C. Ledyard John J. Keegan Clyde MacKinnon Oak Grove Cemetery

Flora Edgecomb dies at 86 in Bath community

Flora Edgecomb 86 lifelong Bath resident died Thursday evening at Overlook Lodge Hal lowell. Widowed of Emery P. Edgecomb born July 10 1863 daughter of Dexter W. and Nancy Ridley. Survived by sister Marguerite Evrard brothers Charles and Alvah Ridley two daughters Mrs Luke Marr and Mrs Sears Fuller four grandchildren Katherine Butka Edward Charles and Frederick Marr Arlington Marr.

Flora Edgecomb Bath Overlook Lodge Hallowell Emery P. Edgecomb Dexter W Nancy Ridley Sears Fuller Franklin, N. H Katharine Butka Edward Charles Frederick S. Marr Arlington Marr Wilmington Mass

Funeral for Mrs. Alice M. Lewis Held Thursday

Funeral services for Mrs. Alice M. Lewis were held Thursday at one p.m. from A. F. Mayo & Son Funeral residence 819 High Street with Rev. Charles R. Sims officiating. Bearers were A. C. Jackson Millard Jackson Cecil Spear and Maurice Spear. Burial followed in the East Winthrop cemetery Winthrop.

Alice M. Lewis A. F. Mayo & Son High Street Charles R. Sims A. C. Jackson Millard Jackson Cecil Spear Maurice Spear East Winthrop Cemetery Winthrop

Flora Edgecomb Funeral Report

Funeral services for Mrs Flora Edgecomb were held this afternoon at two from Curtis Funeral Home 942 Washington Street with Rev M A Gordon of Beacon Street Church officiating. Bearers were Joseph Oliver Moses Kennerson D Leroy Lord and Charles Whitehouse. Burial followed in the Maple Grove family lot.

Flora Edgecomb Curtis Funeral Home Washington Street M. A. Gordon Beacon Street Joseph Oliver Moses Kennerson D. Leroy Lord Charles Whitehouse Maple Grove

Frederick Humphreys Dies at 69 in Bath

Frederick William Humphreys 69 died Thursday at Bath Memorial Hospital after eight months illness. He led the D. M. Humphreys Co. with his father for 48 years and was born August 11, 1880. Survived by widow Doris Dyer Humphreys sister Agnes W. Humphreys and several nephews and a niece. Funeral 2:30 p.m. Sunday Curtis residence with Rev. Laforest Hodgkins officiating. Burial Oak Grove Cemetery.

Frederick William Humphreys Bath Memorial Hospital Bath High School D. M. Humphreys Co Mr. Humphreys Bath Denny M. Humphreys Caroline Augusta Owens Portland Willis Ballard Southwest Harbor Robert Harrington Schenectady N. Y Curtis Laforest E. Hodgkins Oak Grove Cemetery

Burden Ralph Olin Burden 44 of Bath dies after illness

Ralph Olin Burden 44 of 23 Bedford street died Saturday morning at Memorial hospital. Funeral Monday at Curtis Funeral Home 942 Washington street at 2 p.m. Burial in Oak Grove. Born December 20 1905 in Orono he was an accountant for Bath Housing Authority. Survived by widow M Elizabeth a daughter Barbara E a son Ralph O Jr four sisters and two brothers and stepmother.

Ralph Olin Burden Bedford Street Memorial Hospital Curtis Funeral Home Washington Street Joseph O. Purdue Oak Grove Mr. Burden Orono Angus E Rose LeClair Burden Bath Hyde Park Winter Street Solar Lodge of Masons Woodmen M. Elizabeth Barbara E Ralph O., Jr Robert Whitcomb St. Petersburg Fla Louis MacKenzie Lionel Breton Portsmouth N. H Abbott Redson C. O. Burden Lynn Mass Alexander A Angus A. Burden

Mrs Iva M Lewis Dies at 59 in Newcastle

Mrs Iva M Lewis 59 wife of Chester A Lewis died suddenly at her home 35 Russell Street Wednesday morning. She was born in Newcastle daughter of Frank and Annie Dodge Vinal. Survived by husband and brother Harry Vinal of Newcastle. Funeral Saturday at two in Nazarene Church with Rev Curtis L Stanley officiating.

Iva M. Lewis Chester A. Lewis Russell Street Newcastle Frank Annie Dodge Vinal Harry Vinal A. F. Mayo & Son High Street Curtis L. Stanley The Nazarene Church

Bath Iron Works employee takes annual vacation

Raymond G. Chubbuck of Washington Street enjoys his annual vacation from duties at Bath Iron Works Corp.

Raymond G. Chubbuck Washington Street Bath Iron Works Corp

Good Will Club Plans Bean Sup and Dinner at Witch Spring Inn

At a Good Will Club meeting last Monday with Mrs. Harry Fitch plans were made for a public baked bean supper at the club house. The group also arranged a dinner for members spouses and friends at Witch Spring Inn on Thursday evening September 22. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Edward Reed on Monday October 3.

Darrah Street Grange Hall New England Della Grondin Aid Helen Bishop Bell Call Ethel Foster Cornelia Coates Vivian Tripp Merle Harrington Lillian Chadbourne Fred Witham Curtis Block Main Street M. C. Priest Brookline Mass Swan Island Patrick Wing Mt. Pleasant Litchfield South Gardiner Good Will Club Harry Fitch Witch Spring Inn Edward Reed

Sprinkler Alarm at Torrey Roller Bushing Works Traced to Air Pressure

A sprinkler alarm at Torrey Roller Bushing Works on Commercial Street rang Thursday around 10 PM. Firemen found no fire after investigation at Central Station. Chief Richard Frates suggested low air pressure may have triggered the alarm.

Torrey Roller Commercial Street Central Station Richard Frates

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David Miller Ida Smith Augusta Flora Cocklin Augusta General Hospital William Vieira Cronk Lincoln Street Allard House Peasant Street Myron Heenie Heenie Charles Snow Snow Fryeburg James Meserve North Pleasant Street Harold Smith Middleton William Foster Alexander Road Gertrude Riley Rodney A. Dunn Adi U. S. Army Georgia Malcolm Marshall Harold Springfield G. C. Marriner Ladies’ Aid of Enterprise Grange Mattie Roberts Elizabeth Thomas Thelma Dickinson Rusco F. C. Russell Goodhousekeeping E. A. Parlee Co Lisbon Street Lewiston Dial Arthur J. Dunton John L. Jack Elm Street Utz Bath, Maine Nannie Crump Washington, D. C Lane Camp Indian Point Robert Waller West Newton Roy Moulton New York City Seguinland Louise Peterson Vassalboro Roy J. Campbell Salem College Winston Salem N. C Richard Harriman Sagadahoc Bay Shelbourne Falls Lawrence Barrett Brunswick Barrett Bowdoin College Stanley Kasolka Kasolka Lexington William A. Todd Roy Newman Carroll Powers Gaston LaChaise Clarence White Ohio White State University of Ohio J. H. Brown Georgia Randall Son William Strang Dorothy W. Stuart Mrs Harry Horne Wekends Horace Lee John K. Lee MacMahan Island Wilbur Loveitt Harry Giles Rena Josie John Rose Tennessee Marguerita Morrison Howard M. Trafton Addie Loveitt Arthur Williams Winnegance Ferris Leonard Everett Leonard Elbridge Powers Fullerton Place Fullertons Emory Basford Guy Forbush Basford MacMahan Philo Calhoun Little River Rexford Randall Roland Harford Elsie Harrison Morris Levine Danny West Georgetown Germaine Bonney Central School Eva Kokalis Daisy Mains J. A. Beane Arthur Holt Francis McLeod Harold J. Brown Brown Martha Bowen Mary Stevens Victor Pinkham Vernon E. Gray Beulah Miller Sedgemere Beach Savage's Five Islands Five Islands Church Mr. Sylvester Ladies’ Auxiliary Library Hall Daisy Flowers Quincy Addie Stevens Marlene Pinkham Beverly Rittall Morse High Orrin Baker Rochester Staffeld House Melvin Comeau Maria Arthur Marr Malden Earl Spencer Richard Heeny Donald B. McMillan Arctic Circle Claire MacGillivary Rutherfords Laura Briggs Winnifred Susan Sedgemetre Road Branwell Harford Mary O'Conner Arlington Niel O’connor Comeaus Estelle Comeau William Lombard Wakefield Almon Marr David Rutherford Donald Lewis Faith Ellen Belfast Max Fanning Fred White Kenneth Smith Clayton Doyle Fairfield Harmon's Harbor Roland Oliver Gray Woodrow Gray Kittery Edward Davis Vernal Chaney Linda Irving Booher E. S. Anderson Funeral Salvation Army Ernest F. W. Humphreys Mrs. Flora Edgecomb Alice Lewis Flora Edgecomb Funeral Frederick Humphrey Old Bath High School Bath Housing Authority Marius H. Page Kennebec North Street Fred S. Curtis & CO
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