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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1946

Page

10

Girl Scout Leaders Meet for Council and Association

A joint meeting of the Girl Scout Council and Meet Association was held after a covered dish supper at Mrs. Louis A. Dole's home. The session discussed leadership training and a forthcoming program. Attendees included Mrs. Louis A. Dole, Commissioner. Mrs. Alfred Carpenter. Mrs. Orris Ames. Mrs. John Parker. Miss Beatrice Boutin. Miss Elizabeth Harris. Mrs. David Cogah. Mrs. Arthur Sthall. and leaders such as Mrs. J Russell Rant, Mrs. Joseph Butler, Mrs. John Henderson, Mrs. R. Clinton Pore, Mrs. Percy Low, Mrs. Frank Talbot, Mrs. Stanley Hunter, Mrs. Harry Collins, Mrs. Joseph Smith, Mrs. Clarence King, Mrs. Alvah Morse, Mrs. Nathan Press, Mrs. Lorraine Jaffee, Mrs. John Labbie, Miss Marie Lemont, and Mrs. William Skelton.

Louis A. ‘Dole He Jallette Joseph I. Smith Ente Louis A. Dole Alfred Carpenter Orris Ames John Parker Nathan Press Lorraine Jaffee John Labbie Marie Lemont William Skelton

Ward features February meeting schedule and supper

The extended meeting is pushed to February 5 with supper served at 5 30. The sewing circle and program committee for the month include Ethel Potter Ath ana fe Bernice Achorn and Eva Atwood.

Ward Ethel Potter Athana Fe Bernice Achorn Eva Atwood

Pythian Sisters Meet For Installation Plans

Pythian Sisters Lower Temple met last week Wednesday noting a box supper at six. A committee was chosen to coordinate the stalling Hattie Lord of His Chief who will install temple officers. Dorothy Stone and Viola Duehandnt attend as guests. next week no afternoon state pennies march. Mrs Stone won merch penny march.

Lower Temple Agnes Perry

Genesta Sewing Circle Selects Slate for Officers

Genesta sewing circle met Wednesday with Mrs Earlie. A nominating committee was named to bring a slate of officers for the next meeting. Members included Mrs Clifford B Smith Mrs George Rogers and Mrs Harold Tobey. Buffet lunch served by Mrs Pride with assistance from Miss Eleanor Danforth. Annual meeting set for Jan 30 at Mrs Manuel Bowers Raymond court.

Genesta Sewiig Weday Earlie Denny Road Clifford B. Smith George Rogers Harold Tobey Pride Eleanor Danforth Fred Osgood Manuel Bowers Raymond Court Manna Bowers Mildred Bow Margaret Danforth Jean Herbert Cutting E. Leeman Drake Igarela Thonios Rand Jinet Rogers Clifford B. South Ol Olive Menealley Frank Danforth

Discord Club Meeting for Mrs. Orrington Shower

The Discord club met at Mrs. Truman Kinter’s home on Pine Street Tuesday evening to honor Mrs. Orrington Lewis with a personal shower. Pink decor and themed place cards set a festive tone as a decorated cake and ices were served before an evening of sewing and socializing. Attendees included Mrs. Eugene Haggett, Mrs. Everett White, Mrs. Fenton I. Moore, Mrs. Raymond, Mrs. Alfred McCabe, and Mrs. Rodney Upham.

Truman Eugene Haggett Everett White Fenton I. Moore Raymonder Alfred McCabe Rodney Upham

Club 42 Plans Valentine Party Benefit

Club 42 meets Nelson members discuss baked foods and a fund charity for Dorothy Scott Adele Lundberg and Billie Clarke. Ruth Mulligan hosts a gathering to finalize plans at Coun try club with best wishes for life happiness.

Ine Nelson Ae Ee Dan

Chapter Meeting Held At Mrs. Jewell’s Home

Tota Sigma chapter met Tuesday of last week with Mrs Ruth Civicwall at the home of Mrs Jewell. At the close of the meeting refreshments were served.

Tota Sigma Cha Ruth Jewell Esate Guiggan

Pythian Sisters Honor Guests With Supper Gathering

The Pythian Sisters hosted a Thursday supper at a member’s home featuring fruit juices chicken salad potato chips olives hot rolls cranberry jelly whipped cream cookies and coffee. Prizes went to Mrs. Rose Jean and Mrs. Verna Butterfield during games quizzes and cards. A rising vote of thanks closed the well attended event. officers to be installed include Rose Jean Verna Butterfield Annah McCabe Rebecca Ferguson Leonice Williams Dorothy Stone and Lois Knight.

Rose Jean Verna Butterfield Shea Annah McCabe Rebecca Ferguson Leonice Williams Dorothy Stone Lois Knight

What-So-Ever Club Hosts Sedgwick Banquet and Showers

The What-So-Ever club enjoyed a Lobster and Chicken banquet in Sedgwick's cocktail lounge with a four piece orchestra playing many requests. At the meal’s end two members, Mrs Mildred Colangelo and Mrs Alice DeWitt, received stork showers with gifts displayed for guests. The evening continued with dancing, featuring old time waltzes and modern dances, in the presence of numerous club members.

Sedgwick Mildred Colangelo Alice DeWitt Marguerite Carlisle Alice de Witt Florence Nelson Florence Ford Gladys Clouse Harriet Sutherland Christine Watts Harriet Garside Nellie Black Mary Marston Marie Darling Isoline Morrell Doris Goody Christine Eldridge

Winter Street Aid Club Plans Cross Banquet at Church

The Winter Street A id Ladies of Winter Street church met Friday with hostesses Mrs Elmer Hodgkins Mrs Fred C Hill Mrs Edward Haw ley and Miss Elwina Durgin. They discussed arrangements for a Red Cross banquet with dining room duties assigned to Mrs Clifford Wil and John Sylvester. Alice Varney read a short piece before the page continues.

Winter Street Elmer Hodgkins Fred C. Hill Edward Hawley Elwina Durgin Clifford Wil John Sylvester Alice Varney

Local News Highlights From Mt Carmel Area Social Notes

Mt Carmel region reports a busy schedule with an installation of Eastern River Grange officers on Friday Jan 31. Mildred Wheeler and Jean Guiou led a juvenile program. engagement and wedding announcements followed as Sgt Elvert Pooler and Hil Harford prepare for a fall marriage. Dr George Gould returns to town with Army service history and Emory Purinton comes home from the China Burma India theater.

Desas Hichmond Mt. Car Carmel Erethy Muriel Pratt David Lee Curtis Pecheiante Hazel Ra Marriner Jean Guiou Claudia Guiou Seer Mildred Wheeler Walter Varney Charles Eee Sara Pman Shirley Lechance Nancy Smith James Sullivan Donna Marriner Ceres Mary Sullivan Pomona Charlotte Hurley Flora Carole Hurley Norma McCormick Highland Avenue Winthropigh School Joseph W. Randlette Alberta Haynes Kimball Street David Hickland Fee Archer Terrell Ruth Robinson Randlette Tri Boston Erie Louise Carver Rosgeoe Carver Carver Harold Preston Dunn David Hickland Emily Gray Marshall Dunn Dunn John Dunn Harold J. Averell Lincoln Street Dorothy Joseph H. Siegars Leland H. Siegars Beech Street Averell State Street School of Nursing Portland Army Nurses’ Corps Newfoundland Siegars Bridge Academy 449Th Patton Third Army G. Cleveland Marriner Dresden Eastern River Grange Freda Sullivan Dorothy Jones Harold Jones G. C. Marriner William Sullivan Dana Hopkins George S. Gould U. S. Army Main Street Gould George Washington University Washington, D. C Biddeford British Isles North Africa Italy Corsica Sardinia United States New York Nor Way Aupom

Winter school changes and local weather woes in Robinhood

The town plans to move students from the grammar school to the primary and Five Islands due to heating issues. Temperatures in the area have plunged to below zero with gale winds and heavy snow causing treacherous travel. Community events were disrupted by the storm, while residents report high tides and flooding near Bath and Robinhood. William Winkley of Medford, a long-time summer resident, dies suddenly after exertion. survivors include his widow, two sons, and a daughter.

Mainter Maila Georgetown Town Hall Faylene Rowe Jo R R. Blackie Wekly Everett Stevens John Blackie Boston Elizabeth Hunt Walter Powers Clarence B. Hill Clifton Little Augusta Mae Hagan Bath Stella Packard Skowhegan Chester Kelsea Ralph Davis Maureen Davis J. F. Higgins W. W. Cummings Aubrey Fullerton Leonard Finnimore Lynn Mass Elden Hartley Bridgewater Henry A. Tarbox Robinhood Dorothy Stuart Providence New York James Stuart Penn Grove N. J William Bisseth Merrill Bowles Bangor Jack Harrison, Jr Westport William Winkley Medford Winkley

Notable World War II Honors and Local Family News

The list includes the American Theater Ribbon Asiatic Pacific Ribbon with two Battle Stars Meritorious Service Badge Victory Ribbon Chinese Memorial and Good Conduct Medals and several special awards. Richard Witham of Gardiner street visited relatives in Cedar Grove over the weekend. Mrs Tillie Bellavance and Miss Grace Nelson attended the Hair Dressers Convention in Boston. Mr and Mrs James Cleveland and sons Emery and Arthur joined Mrs Cleveland's parents in Portland for a weekend visit. Bertha Chase traveled to Bangor for Federation of Telephone Work meetings. Irving Waltz and wife welcome a daughter born January 14 at the Eye and Ear Infirmary in Portland.

Richard Witham Gardiner Street Fred Stilphen Cedar Grove Tillie Bellavance Grace Nelson Boston James Cleveland Emery and Arthur Portland Irving Waltz Alexander Road Eye and Ear Infirmary Claire MacGillivary Arthur Nelson B.lw Lermond Davis MacGillivaryh Harold Rowe Harold, Jr Kittery Bramwell Harford Massachusetts Alden Carr Lawrence Bailey Bailey Orean Hutchins Boothbay Mary Barbara Pinkham North Yarmouth Academy Arletta Harford

Grange Officers Installed in Freeport Fraternity

Mr and Mrs Stanley Williams with Mrs Jennie Cameron Mrs Annie Wilson and Mrs Alfreda Perkins members of Dromore Grange attended the installation of officers at Haraseeket Grange Freeport Saturday evening.

Stanley Williams Jennie Cameron Annie Wilson Alfreda Perkins Dromore Grange Haraseeket Grange Freeport

Five Islands m weekly Good Neigh bor club meeting notes

The Five Islands weekly of the Good Neighbor Club met with Mrs Maynard Thibodeau. After a social hour refreshments were served. This week’s meeting will be with Mrs Francis Pierce. Members present included Mrs Philip Pinkham Mrs Henry Moore and others. Betty Rittall granddaughter of Kathleen Rittall earned all A’s with perfect attendance. Local mail schedules changed and the store hours updated. Numerous local residents and visitors were listed with brief updates on travel moves school and hospital visits.

Good Neighbor Club Maynard Thibodeau Francis Pierce Philip Pinkham Henry Mooore Rudolph Pinkham Edith McMahan Victor Pinkham Lermond Davis Orville Rowe Vincent Davis Harlan Pinkham Lawrence Bailey

Obituary: Martha T. Benner dies in Woolwich

Martha T. Benner widow of George W. Benner died at her daughter Susie M. Reed’s home in Woolwich on Tuesday evening born October 27 1861 in Friendship daughter of Lorenzo and Susanna Wotten. Survived by daughter sister Blanche Dodge seven granddaughters one grandson. Funeral services for James E. Perry held at Curtis Funeral Home with burial in the cemetery vault until spring. Funeral services for Mayo Funeral Residence to be held Friday afternoon with burial in tomb.

George W. Benner Woolwich Martha T. Benner Susie M. Reed Friendship Lorenzo Susanna Thompson Wotten Bath Reed Blanche Dodge Winthrop Fu- J. E. Perry James E. Perry Curtis Funeral David L. Wilson Ernest Rogers Olney Perry Frank Perry Charles Coombs Faral Mayo

Death notice for Mrs Aubain Arsenault in Bath area

Emanuel Arsenault of Union Street reports the death of Mrs Aubain Arsenault of Wellington Prince Edward Island Canada. She had lived in Bath previously and was remembered by relatives including sister Mrs Margaret Gallant of Pine Street and brother Peter Gaudet of Floral Street. The Arsenaults had recently stayed in Bath for a month after 12 years away and held a farewell party upon returning to Canada.

Emanuel Arsenault Union Street Arsenault Aubain Arsenault Wellington Canada Bath Margaret Gallant Pine Street Peter Gaudet Floral Street

Ferris Couple Welcome Son At Memorial Hospital

Mr and Mrs Leslie Ferris of Richardson Street welcomed a son born Tuesday at Memorial Hospital.

Leslie Ferris Richardson Street Memorial Hospital

Mrs Glasheen Leaves Dresden Road Farm for Washington

Mrs. George Glasheen who spends extended periods at the former Frank Call farm on the Dresden road has gone to Washington to reside. Her mother Mrs. Inez Freeman remains at the farm home.

George Glasheen Frank Call Dresden Road Washington

Mrs Marietta Day longtime Rangeley hotel operator dies

Mrs Marietta Day wife of former Executive Councilor Charles Day died Saturday afternoon at Gardiner General Hospital after five weeks as a patient. Born in Searsmont on July 21 1872 she and her husband ran Rangeley Lake hotel for 18 years and previously DeWitt hotel in Lewiston. They lived in Richmond for 15 years where she belonged to Fort Richmond chapter DAR and Mt Carmel chapter OES and the New England Hotel Womens Relief Association. Funeral services were held Monday at her Pleasant street home with Rev Alexander Cairns officiating. Attendees from Rangeley Portland Lewiston Providence and Springfield Mass. Bearers included Dr Raymond Libby Harry Woodbury and others. body to be placed in tomb for spring burial.

Marietta Day Executive Charles Day Gardiner General Hospital Day Rangeley Lake Hotel Searsmont Mr. Day George R. Pattee Lewiston Archie Carignan Elizabeth Furbish Patricia Bradbury Lucile Ryan Rangeley Ira Day Portland Russell Carroll Elizabeth Murray Providence R. L Lucy S. Look Farmington Walter Stearns Springfield Mass Raymond Libby Harry Woodbury Harold Wade Harold Ames Joseph W. Randlette David Ames Solon Purinton Lee Bishop

Walter L Foster of Arrowsic Dies After Ill Health

Walter L Foster of Arrowsic died at Memorial Hospital Tuesday morning after a long illness. Born in Farmingdale to DeWitt and Abbie Lord Foster, he lived in Arrowsic 18 years. Survived by two daughters and two sons, a sister, and many grandchildren. Funeral at Arthur F Mayo & Son Funeral Residence Thursday at 2 with Rev. Sims officiating. Entombment at Oak Grove until spring burial in Farmingdale.

Walter L. Foster Arrowsic Memorial Hospital Farmingdale DeWitt and Abbie Lord) Foster Foster G. S. van Voorhis East Hampton Mass Abbie Rebecca Weeks Arrowsie Edward C Walter S Providence R. I Clarence Joyce New Smyrna Beach Fla Arthur F. Mayo & Son High Street Charles R. Sims First Baptist Church Oak Grove

James Edgar Perry 88 dies in Bath area with family ties

James Edgar Perry, 88, died Monday at the home of his son Omar Perry at 6 Bridge Street after a long illness. Born February 2, 1858 in Phippsburg, he managed a large Meadowbrook farm and later spent winters with Omar. He attended the Phippsburg church and is survived by a sister Mrs. Rhoda Coombs, a brother Walter C. Perry of Bath, a grandson Arthur Raymond Perry of Boston, and several nieces and nephews.

James Edgar Perry Omar Perry Bridge Street Phippsburg William Alden Margaret (Clifford) Perry Mr. Perry Meadowbrook Perry Phippsburg Church Rhoda Coombs Walter C. Perry Bath Arthur Raymond Perry Boston

Bates Funeral Service Held For James L Bates

Funeral services for James L. Bates were held Monday afternoon at the Arthur F Mayo & Son Funeral Residence 819 High Street with Rev Albert R Free man of Corliss Street Baptist Church officiating. Bear ers were LeForrest Coombs Maurice Libby Moses Kenner son Clarence Freeman. The body was entombed in the family lot in Oak Grove.

James L. Bates Arthur F

Mrs. Lowell Buys Montville House For Permanent Waterfront Home

Mrs. Lester Lowell of Holly Brook Belmont Road Richmond Virginia has purchased a Montville house and plans further property purchases in the area to establish a permanent home near the water. She has been a frequent Summer colony member at Bay Point and a guest at Sebasco Estates in recent years.

Lester Lowell Hollybrook Belmont Road Richmond Montville Lowell Bay Point Sebasco Estates

Wards Poulos Dies at His Home

Howard Socrates Poulos pro entrepreneur of the Silver Diner died suddenly at 106 Center Street of heart trouble. Born May 30 1897 in Butler PA he lived in Greece for 15 years and served in the U S Navy. Survived by Eunice Decker Poulos wife daughter Katherine Bath sister Helen Skoufis Bangor brother Arthur Poulos. Funeral arrangements to be announced. Friends may call at Curtis Funeral Home.

Howard Socrates Poulos Center Street Poulos Mr. Poulos Butler Socrates Poulos Greece United States U.S. Navy Bangor Bath

James L Bates Jr 87 dies after long illness

James L Bates Jr 87 of Bath died at his home on Palmer street Saturday forenoon after a long illness. He was a carpenter born in North Leeds son of James L and Frances Bates. Survived by son Loring Bates three sisters two brothers. Funeral services will be Monday at 2 PM from Arthur F Mayo Son funeral residence burial in Oak Grove.

James L. Bates, Jr Palmer Street Leeds James L Frances (Oliver) Bates Bates Bath Loring R. Bates Mina J. Crocker Julia Oliver Anne Bates Waltham Mass William A. Bates Stoneham Otis A. Bates Pasadena Calif Arthur F. Mayo & Son High Street Oak Grove

Janet Chase Dies at Osteopathic Hospital

Janet Chase the daughter of Mr and Mrs Dana Chase of Sebasco Estates died at Osteopathic hospital Wednesday after a brief illness. She was year old and had been a patient for a short time.

Janet Chase Dana Chase Sebasco Estates Osteopathic Hospital

Margaret Alexander dies in Natick after widowhood

Mrs. Margaret Alexander widow of William Alexander died at her daughter Mrs. Charles Sweeney's home in South Natick Massachusetts on January 11. She leaves three sons Joseph Frank and George and six daughters including Mrs. Clifford Potter Mrs. William Leston Mrs. Annie Rice Mrs. David Ryan and Mrs. Al Bryant. Funeral services were held January 15 in South Natick with burial in Natick Massachusetts cemetery.

Margaret Alexander William Alexander Charles Sweeney South Natick Mass Joseph New York Frank Canada George Bath Clifford Potter Wakefield R. L William Leston Dorchester Annie Rice Providence R. I David Ryan Jamaica Plains al. Bryant

Funeral services for Clinton S. Millikin

Funeral services for Clinton S. Millikin formerly of Eastport were held Saturday afternoon with Rev. Charles M. Tubbs officiating. The service drew a large crowd and floral tributes reflected affection for Mr. Millikin. The body will be entombed until Spring for burial in the Oak Grove family lot. Bearers were Ralph Hilyard Thomas McKay Iran Davis George Knott Alex Balkan Vincent Lodge.

Clinton S. Millikin Eastport Arthur F Ralph Hilyard Thomas McKay Iran Davis George Knott Alex Balkan Vincent Lodge

Mrs Anne Stinson dies on eve of ninth birthday in Arrowsic

Mrs Anne Stinson widow of David Arrowsic dies at age 98 in Bath after ill health. A lifelong church member, she lived 81 years in Arrowsic and joined the Three Quarter Century club recently. Survived by stepsons David Arrowsic and two stepdaughters Mary Pinkhan Berwick and Hatti Lord Weymouth plus nephews Ernest and Frank Stinson Bath. Born January 19 1841 in Arrowsic to John and Louis Stinson.

Anne Maryn David Atin Arrowsie Stinson Arrowsic John Louis Stinson Raeeset Mary Pinkhan Berwick Hatti Lord Weymouth Bases Mass Ernest Frank Stitson Bath

Clergyman Clinton W. Wilson Dies. Rites Planned

Obituary note reports the death of Rev Clinton W. Wilson of Bath and father of Clinton D. Wilson of Bath and Arthur Wilson of Providence. The services are set for Sunday afternoon at three at the Beneficent home with family attending.

Ward Clinton W. Wilson Clinton D. Wilson Bath Arthur Son Providence D. Wilson Wilson Robert Anne

Hodgdon Funeral Services Held at Home

Funeral services were held at two o clock in the afternoon at the late residence 52 Green East Brunswick for Henry G Hodgdon. The body was entombed at Oak Grove cemetery. Honorary bearers listed include Dr Warren E Malcolm Doble Daniel T Dougherty WV Bridgham Arthur Price and Archer Jackson.

Henry G. Hodgdon Green George Wy East Brunswick Cis Fot Oak Grove Warren E Malcolm Doble Daniel T. Dougherty WV Bridgham Arthur’ Price Archer Jackson

Funeral services for Howar Poulos held at Curtis Home

Funeral services for Howar Poulos were held at noon from the Curtis Home with the Greek Orthodox officiating. The body was entombed pending spring burial in the family lot.

Howar Poulos Curtis 1 Porland Os Grove

Funeral for Mrs Anne Mary Stinson in Arrows

Funeral services for Mrs Anne Mary Stinson of Arrows were held Sunday afternoon at Curtis Funeral Home officiated by Pastor Chark Kinney. Pallbearers included Charles Crosby Russell Sturmer Norman Drummon and Ibra Lawrence. The body was entombed for burial in Rummerill Cemetery family lot in Wisconsin.

Stinson Anne Mary Stinson Arrows Curtis Funeral Home Wastington Street We Chark Kinney Pastor Street Charles Crosby Russe Sturmer Norman Drummon Ibra Lawrence Spain Rummerill Cemetery Wiscasse

Local Visit Highlights Pence Burns Family Reunion

Mrs. William Pence of St. Pa ts Ohio has arrived for a visit with her brother and wife Mr and Mrs Caleb Burns. Mr Burns who has been confined to his home for several weeks is now able to be about the house again or convalescing satisfactorily. E is employed in the carpentry department of the Bath Iron Works.

William Pence St. Pats Ohio Caleb Burns Burns Bath Irc

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Girl ‘Scout Esther Lopge Pythian Sisters Genesta Sewing Circle Discord CLUB Winter Street Aid Emery K. Purinton Army Air Force Fort Devens China Burma India 168Th A. A. C. S I Corps Air Corps Martha Benner Mrs. Aubain Arsenault Charles B. Day Maine Gardiner Hospital Marius H. Page North St Kennebec Greenhouses C. S. Millikin Ang Saas H. G. Hodgdon Howard Poulos Fred S. Curtis &Co Washington Street
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