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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1940

Page

3

Richmond News Briefs Highlight Freshman Reception and Community Events

Richmond reports the annual Freshman reception at Richmond High School with initiation stunts and dancing. Also notes Beulah Rebekah lodge officers, Richmond Townsend club formation, grange activities, personal visits, and the Lincoln Sagadahoc Teachers Association convention plans at Boothbay Harbor High School with detailed session lineups and speakers.

Lincoln-Sagadahoc Boothbay Harbor Mary Kenniston Nathan W. Watson Morse High School Bath Ava Dodge Newcastle Lincoln-Sagadahoc Teachers’ Association Gertrude J. Diggery Morse John McCart Bowdeinham Ruth W. Powers Georgetown Diggery Boothbay Harbor High School Maine Teachers’ Association Richard B. Kennan Augusta Gladys Luther Southport Willis A. Sutton Atlanta Georgia

Funeral for Morris L. Slugg Held in Belfast Friday

Morris L. Slugg, prominent Masonic figure, died Monday in Chicago Heights Illinois. His funeral and Knight Templar service will be conducted Friday in Belfast, where he formerly lived and led a fertilizer company. Dr David L Wilson will deliver the address.

Morris L. Slugg Masonic Chicago Heights Ill Belfast David L. Wilson Bath Central Church Maine Knights Templar Knight Templar West Chicago Slugg Illinois Scottish Rite Rockland Grand Council of Florence Hill Wilson

Henderson Family Weekend Guests Reach Ports mouth

Mr and Mrs Frederick Henderson and daughter Camelia visited over the weekend with Mr Henderson's parents Mr and Mrs Charles Henderson on High Street in Ports mouth New Hampshire.

Frederick Henderson Camelia Portsmouth N. H Mr. Henderson Charles Henderson High Street

Bowdoinham United Baptist Association draws large attendance

The Fall meeting at First Baptist church in Georgetown featured a busy program and meals served by church women. Visitors included Henry Campbell and George A Hall of Albany and Bay Point residents. The issue notes jury selections, travels, and local social visits among Georgetown residents and guests.

Bowdoinham United Baptist Association First Baptist Church Henry Campbell Albany N. Y West Bath George A. Hall Carroll A. Deerings Bay Point Hall Harold J. Brown Vernon E. Gray Sagadahoc Superior Court Bath Grand Jury Traverse Morris Levine Peter Carey Rube Tzerko New York City Carey Motor Provincetown Mass Tzerko New York Readers Levines Levine Danny Joan Denningham Parker Head Boston American Legion Georgetown Prof Mrs. Bentley Jerry Prof. Hulbert Port Clyde Franklin Cadillac Mountain Chicago Gunnells Waltham Elizabeth Powers Clarence B. Hill Emma Billings Richmond Dorothy Stuart MacMahan Center Harry L. Tarr Harry L. Horne Roy M. Newman George Smith Sagadahoc Bay Tibbetts Gardiner Lara Kenney Robie Whitney Mosher Miss Mosher Alice Kenney Rudolph Trafton Donald Cynthia Portland Howard Trafton

Marriage of Miss Henrietta Pushard and Norris Cunningham

Mr and Mrs Loring O Pushard announce the marriage of their daughter Miss Henrietta to Norris W Cunningham son of the late Mrs Helen Cunningham Bowdoinham. The double ring ceremony was Sept 14 at People s Baptist church parsonage by Rev George B Wolstenholme. Cunningham is third cook in Battery D 240th C A and worked at Torrey Roller Bushing Works.

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Westport Visitors and Local Notes From Town Meeting

Westport and surrounding area residents frequent travelers and visitors are listed including Peter Brenigan and family from Boston with Colin Dunn hosts, Hyannis school superintendent Melvin Knight visiting his parents, and Genevive Hodgdon of Chestnut Hill attending a funeral. Several locals return from breaks, attendions, or hospital stays, while Gould Academy football player Roger Williams recovers from a leg injury. A special town meeting approved a new road layout from Smoky Hollow toward Buckley Phinney and Mitchell cottages.

Peter Brenigan Boston Colin Dunn Melvin Knight Hyannis Mass Jonas Knight Knight Maine American Legion Genevive Hodgdon Chestnut Hill Solomon Higgins Wesley Cromwell Lynn Gove Nellie Little Maine General Hospital Lewiston Herbert Higgins Belmont N. H Higgins Ann Lawrie Marion MacDonald Edward Martel Framingham Jewett House James Buckley Inez Cerutti Ashland Buckley Mary Buckley Roger Williams James Williams Mechanic Falls Westport Williams Gould Academy Bethel Rumford Ida Greenleaf Mercie McFadden Bath Thomas R. Allen Bath Iron Works Long Cove Frank Greenleaf Foxboro Smoky Hollow

Solomon Higgins Dies at Westport After Long Illness

Solomon Francis Higgins died at his Westport home on September 18 after a long illness. Born January 15, 1855 in Bath, he was a brick and stone mason who spent most of his life in Westport. He is survived by his widow Genevieve, three sons Herbert Belmont NH Robert Westport Alfred Wiscasset and two daughters Helena Hodgdon Wiscasset and Ethel Wass Westport, a half sister Ida Greenleaf and several grandchildren. Funeral was at his late home Saturday at 2 pm officiated by Rev George G Chiera of St Philip's Church Wis casset. Pallbearers were Alfred Higgins Lester Hodgdon Fred Colby and Robert Booth. Out-of-town attendees included Susie Bean of Wiscasset Addie Seavy Gardiner Fred Colby George Chase and Evan Chase of Edgecomb.

Solomon Francis Higgins Westport Mr. Higgins Bath Solomon Mercy Wolf Higgins Genevieve Higgins Herbert Belmont N. H Robert Alfred Wiscasset Helena Hodgdon Ethel Wass Ida Greenleaf George G. Chiera St. Philips Church Alfred Higgins Lester Hodgdon Fred Colby Robert Boothby

Card of Thanks from Higgins Family

The Higgins family expresses gratitude for help and flowers after their bereavement. Signees include Mrs. G. H. Higgins and families, Mrs. Ethel L. Wass and daughter, and Mr. and Mrs. Lester Hodgdon. Westport Maine, September 21, 1940.

G. H. Higgins Herbert L. Higgins Robert L. Higgins Alfred J. Higgins Ethel L. Wass Lester Hodgdon Westport Maine

Myrtle Lodge Group Entertains Last Night

Mrs. John H. Hunt and Mrs. Jennie Oliver hosted the Past Ladies club of Myrtle Lodge LL O of SOL Monday at 362 Middle Street. After a business session led by President Mrs. Wilfred W. Chaney, contract prize winners were Mrs. Wallace L. Atwood and Mrs. Howard E. Blake. flu nch honors went to Mrs. Fred Daley eldest guest and Mrs. Howard O. Nash youngest, with Mrs. Chaney also noted. Next meeting is Oct 28 at 45 Chestnut Street hosted by Mrs. Milton C. Savage with Mrs. Elmer F. Campbell assisting. Refreshments were served. Others present included Mrs. Charles O. Nelson and several others.

John H. Hunt Jennie Oliver Myrtle Lodge LL. O S.O.L Middle Street Wilfred W. Chaney Wallace L. Atwood Howard E. Blake Fred Daley Howard O. Nash

Birth of Donald William Kelley at Memorial Hospital

Mr and Mrs William T Kelley of 42 Edward Street welcomed a son named Donald William Kelley on September 12 at Memorial Hospital. Mrs Kelley is Betty Burkhardt daughter of Mr and Mrs John E Burkhardt of Quincy Massachusetts formerly of this PEN.

Donald William Kelley William T. Kelley Edward Street the Memorial Hospital Kelley Betty Burkhardt John E. Burkhardt Quincey Mass

Five Islands Church Notes and Local Social Roundup

The article lists sermon scheduless by Rev. Franklin Koehl Wetter and others, plus church auxiliary officers re elected Ms Madelyn Berry and others. It reports library purchases eight new books and various local movements, visits and residents at Five Islands, Bath and nearby centers with several names and places.

Obituary of Fred Bradford LeMont 1857 Swampscott native dies at 83

Fred Bradford LeMont 83 a Bath born native died Tuesday at his Swampscott home He a Bath High School graduate lived much of his life in Lynn with his wife Alice Melrose He leaves four children Bessie Deering de Kay Cecil LeMont all of Lynn Services were held Friday at his house.

Bath Swampscott Mass Fred Bradford LeMont Mr. LeMont Frank P. LeMont Charles B Mary Rouse LeMont Lucius M. LeMont Middle Street Bath High School Fred LeMont Alice Melrose Richmond Lynn Bessie B George Deering John de Kay Cecil LeMont

Alice F. Hunnewell Dies in Woolwich After Short Illness

Alice F. Hunnewell 63 wife of J Edgar Hunnewell of Woolwich died Friday night after a brief illness. Born in Bath to the late George A and Mary Elizabeth Loring she leaves four daughters Ruby Doll Oaklawn R J Gladys Bailey Wiscasset Daisy Welch and Flora Bradley both of Woolwich and two brothers John M Loring West Bath and Walter Loring Brookline Massachusetts.

Woolwich Alice F. Hunnewell J. Edgar Hunnewell Hunnewell Bath George A Mary Elizabeth (Brown) Loring Ruby Doll Oaklawn R. J Gladys Bailey Wiscasset Daisy Welch Flora Bradley

Bath Loses Grand Old-Timer Oscar Williams at 90

Oscar F. Williams 90, longtime Bath highway department superintendent and former street commissioner since 1887, died suddenly at home. A Bath public figure, he led fire alarm system adoption in 1891 and served in Masonic orders, the Republican city committee, and Dunlap commandery. Survived by son Daniel, daughters Mrs Hunt and Mrs Wyman, four grandchildren, and brother John Williams.

Oscar F. Williams Municipal Highway Department School Street Bath Board of Fire Engineers Republican City Committee Richmond Samuel Williams Williams Fire Department Boston Fire Department Oscar Dunlap Commandery K. T Solar Lodge A. M Montgomery & St. Bernard Masonic Temple Board of Highways and Sewers Department Daniel Williams First National Bank National Bankers Association Atlantic City George A. Hunt Frank Wyman Parker Head Elizabeth Ruth Williams Robert Jewell Lawrence Thayer John Williams Rochester N.Y

City honors longtime highway official Os car F Williams

Os car F Williams, 33 years in the city's highway department, died suddenly Monday. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at Grace Episcopal Church. City offices will close from 1:50 to 3:30 in his honor. Mayor Haskell sent condolences and ordered a floral set piece for the service. Williams served as a past master of Solar Lodge F and A M, affecting the funeral representation.

Oscar F. Williams Highway Department Grace Episcopal Church Haskell Williams Solar Lodge A. M

Memorial service honors long-time Highway department engineer

City officials and many workers attended a noon-closed ceremony for a veteran engineer. Rev Charles M. Tubbs led a Grace church service followed by a Solar lodge procession with Maine's first governor William King linked to the event. Burial occurred at Oak Grove.

Board of Highways and Sewers Charles M. Tubbs Grace Church Solar Lodge Maine William King David Y. Alkazin William H. Daley Charles Stackpole Robert H. Haskell William Briggs Henry G. Hodgdon Arthur H. Price Jason A. Merrill Arthur King Frank N. Thompson Seneca H. Conley Andrew R. Cahill E. Bernard McCausland Arthur R. Avery Roy Shackford Dunlap Commandery K. T Knight Justus H. Miller Edwin H. P. Lowell Arthur B. Stilphen Chester H. McCabe Lloyd Lee Hooker Donald D. Young Oak Grove

Annie Octava Jewett Dies After Illness in Bath Memorial

Annie Octava Jewett 63 wife of Hylan M. Jewett of Westport died Tuesday morning at Bath Memorial Hospital where she had undergone 14 weeks of treatment for complications. She was born in Houston daughter of Charles and Jemima Farrar and lived in Bath for 30 years before moving to Westport two years ago. Active in Corliss Street church and Myrtle lodge Odd Ladies in Bath she is survived by her husband a son Maurice H. Jewett of Westport a brother George Farrar of Bangor an adopted brother Frank Cone of Bangor a sister Mrs James Finley of Houston and three grandchildren Virginia Alyn and Ann Louise Jewett of Westport.

Richmond High School Mildred Morris Claudia Cote Esther King Lo‘. Webber Mary Gilbert Theresa Grodin Lois Webber Billa Dore Dexter Seigars Everett Lord Melvin Lewis Esther Ring Blaine Little South Dresden Beulah Rebekah Lodge Frances White Noble Cla Foster Mina E. Floyd Flora Denham Hazel Smith Wesley Webber Alberta Haynes Pauline Gilpatrick Eva Soule Richmond Townsend Club Beedle Road School House Alice Howe Richmond Alice Bennett Harland Blood Arthur Bixby George F. McCaster Agnes Martin Enterprise Grange Enterprise Grange Aid Progressive Grange Annie Knight Portland Alvena Knight Evelyn Stewart Melrose Hospital Melrose Mass Mace Hanson Edward Coughlin Chelsea Ladies’ Aid Methodist Church Carolyn Curtis Rangeley Randolph Wallace Curtis Madelyn Berry Orville Rowe Katharine Pendergast Joseph G. Stevens Red Cross Peter B. Kyne Grace Livingstone Hill Zane Grey Anne of Windy Poplars L. M. Montgomery Adventure Osa Johnson William Stinson Bath Charles Burgess Stinson First Baptist Church Hallowell M. Rice Moore- Davis Sedgemere Road Rudolph Pinkham Ada MacGillivary Percy Malden Island Ernest Pinkham Ralph Pinkham Maurice Pinkham Pinkham Walter Moore Richard Fellows Edith Roland Plainsfield N. J Mr. Fellows Marjorie Pinkham Miss Marlene Annie Octava Jewett Hylan M. Jewett Westport Bath Memorial Hospital Mrs. Jewett Houston Charles Jemima Farrar Corliss Street Church Myrtle Lodge Odd Ladies Maurice H. Jewett George Farrar Bangor Frank Cone James Finley Virginia Alyn Ann Louise Jewett

Bath freight boom tied to shipbuilding surge

The Bath branch of the Maine Central railroad enjoys an exceptionally brisk freight business driven by local shipbuilding. The Iron Works and the Hardings plant feed demand with 350 loaded freight cars and 226 spotted on spur tracks this month.

Bath Maine Central Railroad City Hardings

Social at Woolwich Center Hall and eel expedition plans

Woolwich Center Community Hall hosts a church sponsored social on Friday evening. Eel fishermen from Pembroke, George Gough and George Dana, prep for the annual eel exodus from the lakes within two weeks. They will line traps with small mesh wire to deter muskrats that gnaw holes above water allowing eels to escape.

Woolwich Center Church George Gough George Dana Pembroke Pennamaguan

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National Defense Bessie Sedgely Amelia Gardiner Cambridge Frank Merriman Freeman Mosher L. W. Oddy Alice Washington D. C John Besse Fred Muller Topsham Grange Alfred Niles Topsham Clarence Morrill Cleveland Marriner William Meader Cora Osborne Della Grondin Edna Call Joseph Randlette Paul Batchelder Ruth Walton Helen Arthur Dionne Brunswick Philip Arthur Dionne Alberta Rand Marion Skinner Helyn Walton Harry Curran Rangeley Lakes Dorothy Averell,r. N Harold Averell Miss Averell Philadelphia Frank Preble Fred Preble Bingham Vermont Leon Dorothy Overlook Stanwood C. Gilman Sebasco Estates Maude Thayer Estelle M. Durgan Margaret McDonald Clyde Talor Enid Sawyer Florence Piper Tuttle Reading Nathan Watson Trojan Horse Joy Dow Boston Herald John Parker Dana Cotton Richard Matthews Hallet Quimby Street Albion LaFleur Peterborough Schubert Theater Ed Wynn Myrtle Lodge Group Franklin Koehlwetter Alice Cromwell Thomas L. Brindley Charles R. Sims City OF Bath Oscar Williams Oscar F Memorial Hospital R. R Fred S. Curtis & CO Thomas R. Huston Washington Street
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