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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1939

Page

8

Richmond Community News Briefs and Obituaries

Local notes report Flora Faulkingham safe return from France to Mrs Solon Purington and Harding's presidency. Funeral services for Annie Sedgley and Ellsworth Reed held with interments in Bowdoinham and Evergreen cemeteries. Community events include Lions Club, Temperance League, and Enterprise Orange Ladies’ Aid activities, plus school enrollments and patrols. A court case found neglect of child school attendance due to transportation issues.

Solon Purington France Flora Faulkingham Harding Annie M. Sedgley Roberts Gilbert Edgett Charles Welch Lynn Richardson Leon Dunklee Harry Whitney Densmore Bowdoinham Lester R. Norton Cain Alfred H. Ives Ellsworth B. Reed Lester Norton Russell Ring Fred Lewis Frank Pashard Hollis Easler James Meserve Evergreen Cemetery James T. Brown Newton Center Mass Cora Baker Boston G. Anderen Hartford Baptist Church Emerson Grammar School Harford Malloy Frederick Richter Gerald Foss Floyd Graham Harold Williams Harry Hanson Reginald Emmons Cloroes Guiou Lawrence Bond Wesley Webber Roger Gibbs Edith Richards George Leavitt Frances Proctor Margaret Campbell New York City Miss Proctor Frank Preble Charles Budge George Yeaton P. L. Durrell Lowell Washington, D. C Charles Sylvester Aroostook County Charlotte White U. of M Robert Hamilton Farmington Charles Rich Union Fair Harrison Porter Rich Carl Routhier B. F. Ames New Hampshire C. W. Gray White Road Gertrude Greenleaf Bath E. O. Tarr Donald Little Mr. Little Dresden H. A. Tarr Spruce Head Charles Thompson Charles, Jr Richard Margaret Baker Sagadahoc Phippsapa Bodwell Grange Topsham Enterprise Grange C. W. Messenger Portland State Safety Conference Eastland Eugene Edgecomb Dora Miller Francis Frederick C. Groves Harry H. Cushman Ernest P. Hewett Winthrop Marjorie Shepherd Gardiner John Sutherberg J. W. Randlette Bowdeinham School Board Richmond School Union Sutherberg Richmond Richmond High

Gunning Season Opens Monday for Ducks and Partridges

Maine warden John H. Perkins reports plentiful ducks and partridges across Sagadahoc and inland lakes with more waterfowl inland than usual. The waterfowl and woodcock season opens at 7 am Monday and runs daily to 4 pm, while partridge may be hunted from sunrise to sunset.

Warren John H. Perkins Maine East Brunswick Sagadahoc Sagedahoc Warden Perkins Merry Meeting Binay Georgetown Freeport Perkins Merrymeeting

Election Results by Class Officers Named Across Grades

Seniors elected Wilmer Mc Burnie as President Lena Douglass as Vice President Marion Purinton as Secretary Treasurer Dean Foss as A A delegate Juniors chose William McKenney President Carlton Ring Vice President Lucille Wentworth Secretary Treasurer Rodney Dunn as A A delegate Sophomores elected Edward Lewis President Ruth Olsen Vice President Marshall White as Secretary Treasurer Freshmen chose Claudia Cote President Melvin Lewis as Vice President Esther King as Secretary Treasurer The Sophomores sponsored the Freshman class reception and dance Friday night at the high school gymnasium.

Wilmer McBurnie Lena Douglass Marion Purinton A. A Dean Foss William McKenney Carlton Ring Lucille Wentworth Rodney Dunn Edward Lewis Ruth Olsen Marshall White Claudia Cote Melvin Lewis Esther King

Richmond High Football Squad Gears Up for Open I N 1939

The 1939 Richmond High football squad under Coach Normie Walker and assistant James Connors is building a larger, tougher team for the opener. Twenty five candidates, including 12 veterans led by Bill Berry Frank Guiou Les Watson Rod Dunn Will McBurnie Ray Parkhurst and others, plus newcomers Carleton Ring Bob Sidelinger Mel Lewis Johnny Thrower Lawrence Thompson Wallace Umberhind, are training with strong spirit and improving offense.

Richmond High School Normie Walker Ace Grndster Colby Walker Red James Connors Dedham Mass Bill Berry Frank Guiou Les Watson Rod Dunn Will McBurnie Ray Parkhurst Besse High Flash Bill McKenney Dean Foss Cony High

Mrs H H Jordan Former Massachusetts teacher dies in Augusta

Mrs Alice M Jordan wife of Harry H Jordan of Richmond died in Augusta Friday afternoon. A former Somerville teacher born in East Boston she left teaching due to ill health. She was a past president of the Massachusetts teachers club and member of multiple Boston and Richmond groups. She is survived by her husband and an uncle Fred Shaw of San Diego.

Alice M. Jordan Harry H. Jordan Richmond Augusta Somerville Mass Jordan East Boston J. William and Harriet S. Dicker Massachusetts Teachers Club The Home Club National Education Association Boston Assembly Social Order of Beauceant of Boston Mt. Carmel O. E

Kleber Sword Returns to Belfort Exhibit in France

The sword of General J. B. Kleber, gifted by Belfort citizens in 1785 and later owned by Alfred Pardee of Cannes, is on display in Belfort’s relics exposition after almost 150 years away. The collection traces its journey through heirs to Mr Bourg and later Napoleon era generals.

Kleber Belfort France J. B. Kleber Alfred Pardee Cannes Egypt Bourg Napoleon

Georgetown Notes and Upcoming Church Service in Georgetown

Georgetown residents share Sunday visits to Emma Billings and Dorothy Stuart, while T. W. Blaisdell hosts guests at Five Islands. An Oct 1 church service features Dr. F. T. Littorin from the State Baptist convention as preacher. Various local family visits and birthday observances follow, with updates on Bates professor G. M. Robinson and Bath Memorial Hospital patients.

Harry L. Tarr Whitney Richmond Emma Billings Dorothy Stuart T. W. Blaisdell Five Islands F. T. Littorin State Baptist Convention Georgetown Massachusetts John R Blackie Walter T. Powers Cadillac Mountain Powers Harold J. Brown A. E. Rowe Ivanna Higgins Ernest Heal Nora Bearce Elizabeth Hunt Carrie Hall Howard Fletcher Belmont Mass Howard Trafton R. P. Todd Melrose Gilbert Gunnell Waltham T. N. Williams Williams Richard Boehler Charlotte Hortenau Elizabeth Hortenau Walter Williams New York Friay A. S. Cunningham Georgia Randall W. A. Todd Neta Bearce Bath Wendell Stevens Alfred Rowe Clayton Rowe Miss Dowling Bath Memorial Hospital T. M. Hagan Ernest Curtis Salem

Mrs William H Shea Hosts Beacon Junior Aid Meeting

Mrs William H Shea entertained Beacon Junior Aid with a favorite recipe party at 53 Beacon Street. Twelve members and one guest attended. Plans were announced for a December sale and a white elephant sale on Oct 23.

William H. Shea Beacon Junior Aid Beacon Street Charles I. Madden, Jr Archie M. Wishart Shea Arthur L. Berry

Hyde camp to hold Friday dances at Grand Army hall

T. W. Hyde camp of S. of A. V. will conduct dances every Friday night in Grand Army hall with the Harmony Boys providing music. The Baxter hall committee, which previously ran dances there, will again oversee arrangements.

T. W. Hyde Camp S. of A. V Grand Army Hall Harmony Boys Baxter Hall

Wakefield Named Pastor at Union Baptist Church Farmington Falls

The Union Baptist Church in Farmington Falls secures Rev and Mrs Mark H Wakefield. He was born in Biddeford and educated at the local high school the University of Maine and the Christian and Missionary Alliance in New York City. His first pastorate was Owl's Head.

Union Baptist Church Farmington Falls Mark H. Wakefield Biddeford University of Maine Christian and Missionary Alliance New York City Owl's Head

Red Cross Ready for Fall Storms in South Florida

West Palm Beach report shows southern Florida Red Cross Chapters completed fall hurricane preparations. Roy Wingate notes disaster plans cover 21 counties and a 52 year cyclone record. Red Cross readiness hinges on Weather Bureau coordination, better instruments, and community cooperation.

West Palm Beach Fla Florida Red Cross Roy Wingate Wingate Atlantic Gulf Weather Bureau Jacksonville Brownsville Texas Bahamas Lake Okeechobee Mr. Wingate

Woolwich Veterinarian Arrested for Arson

George C. Fuller a about sixty Woolwich veterinarian was arrested by Sheriff Charles Messenger on a warrant charging arson in the Sept. 4 fire that destroyed Grover s Tavern in Woolwich The building stood near Montseweg on the back road and was occupied by Dr Fuller at the time of the blaze neighbors discovered the fire while the owner was away Fuller had lived in Bath before moving to Woolwich and Grover s Tavern.

George C. Fuller Woolwich Back Road Montsweag Dr. Fuller Bath Murphy's Corner Road Grover's Tavern

Community Notes From Bath Social Roundup

Mrs. Carol Robbins works at Senter's in Bath. Bath visitors include Sam Stoddard from Lewiston and M. F. Brown from Cambridge. Horace P. Bond of Bangor and Elmer D. Greenleaf of Auburn attend local business. Midweek hospital stay for Mrs F G Puringtton of Parker Head. Several residents visit relatives in Everett Mass and Bar Harbor. Dana Craney and Grace Robshaw file marriage intentions. Annabel Stearns and Mrs Edward Lee win contracts, while Mrs Crowley and Mrs Morse win bridge prizes at South End P T A dessert bridge. Ten tables play. leaders include Mrs John Hunt and Mrs William Small. First PTA meeting scheduled for Oct 3.

Carol Robbins Senter's, Inc Sam Stoddard Lewiston Bath M. F. Brown Cambridge Horace P. Bond Bangor Elmer D. Greenleaf Auburn F. G. Puringtton Parker Head Bath Memorial Hospital Elien B. Hodgkins Middle Street Edward William PB. Crowley Samuel A. Morse South End P.T.A Washington Street John H. Hunt William H. Small

Miss Hector and sister enter New England schools

Miss Dorothy Hector has left for Wellesley Hills Massachusetts to return to Pine Manor after visiting her grandmother Mrs William D Gewall. Her sister Miss Margaret Hector has entered Oak Grove Seminary in Vassalboro with roommate Miss Lucy White daughter of Mr and Mrs Bruce H M White of Topsham.

Dorothy “Hector Fargo William D. Gewall Wellesley Hills Mass Pine Manor Margaret Hector Oak Grove Seminary Vassalboro Lucy White Bruce H. M. White Topsham

Five Islands Sees New Books and Bright Social Week

The Five Islands library received books from Earl Payson and Mrs. L. H. Rowe plus six library fund purchases, and a desk lamp from Percy B. Savage. A bustling week featured many local visits, cottage stays, a Women's Auxiliary gathering, moonlit evenings, and a Georgetown wedding between Chester Berry Horne and Laura C. Tuck.

Earl Payson Bay Point L. H. Rowe Library Fund Faith Baldwin Katharine Taylor Pearl Buck Joseph Lincoln Elliott Merrick Paris Anne Green Percy B. Savage Board of Trustees F. B. White Boston Orville Rowe Kittery Rowe Harold Lightbody Rochester N. H P. B. Savage J. G. Stevens Marion Stevens Belle Stevens Belfast Camden John Hinds Pejepscot Seguinland Walter Newdick Georgetown Harry Daugherty Daugherty Sedgemere Road Women’s Auxiliary John Lundquist Roslindale Mass Harmon's Harbor William Sherman Gardiner Milton Pinkham Bath William Gage Augusta B. A. Bailey Wiscasset Five Islands Good Neighbor Club George Gray MacMahan Island Joseph Lorensen Mr. Lorensen Cambridge Briggs Betty Daugherty David Ruth Boothbay Spruce Point Otis Baker Norwood Charles Davis Hallowell Davis- Moore Merton Pinkham Betty Lloyd Pittsburg See- See-Sea Cottage Mr. Daugherty Chester MacMahan Fred Reid William L. Berry Madeline Berry Mabel Dickey Chester Berry Horne Laura C. Tuck Mr. Horne Harry Horne Harry E. Rose Lewiston M. J. Currier Auburn E. M. Lawes West Newton Briggs Cottage Daniel Boynton Malden Island T. E. Cromwell Herbert Moore and Sons Charles and Herbert Belmont Charles M. Bigelow

Caring for Flowers Hard Job Club Told

Clarence M. Minott of Kennebec Greenhouses addressed Cosmopolitan Garden club about florist life. He described the long hours and night work, illustrated with chrysanthemum growth from seed to bloom and rose bed cultivation, plus anecdotes about customers’ private orders and the day’s work.

Clarence M. Minott Kennebec Cosmopolitan Garden Club Mr. Minott

Drake Couple Return From Motor Trip to Montreal and Quebec

Hon and Mrs J Edward Drake have returned from a motor trip visiting Montreal and Quebec. They traveled through the provinces, stopping at noted sites and returning home filled with memories of their journey.

J. Edward Drake Montreal Quebec

College and High School Football Schedules for Maine

The schedule lists games for Bowdoin Colby Bates and Brunswick high Morse and Maine colleges. It covers dates from September 30 to November 11 with opponents including New Hampshire Vermont Bowdoin Bates Maine Colby and local towns such as Orono Waterville Brunswick Bath and Brunswick Fresh B.

Colleges MORSE Brunswick High Maine Brunswick Bowdoin Mass State Amherst Wesleyan Williams Williamstown Colby Bates Orono Tufts Medford Arnold Rhode Island New Hampshire Conn Storrs Lewiston Waterville Durham Lowell Tex Vermont Middlebury American Int Harvard Northeastern Bath Farmington Hallowell Necrway Norway Bowdoin Fresh Brun

Fire in Sewall Field Fells Two-Stage Blaze Near Oak Grove

Fire in Sewall field east of Oak Grove avenue required two hours of effort Friday night and again Saturday morning. Chief Morse deployed the new service wagon with portable pump for the first test, pumping through long hose lines to subdue the flames near the cemetery and hedge, with underground burning feared in dry conditions and a cause attributed to careless crossers.

Sewall Oak Grove Avenue Morse Hagan Maine Central Willows Cemetery Sewall Field

Local social notes from Portland area families and residents

Mrs. Paul Moore travels to Montreal after the death of her nephew Wellesley E. Brown. The Atwoods of Washington Street visit Union fair. Miss Josephine Haskell returns to Portland for studies at the School of Fine and Applied Arts. D Leroy Lord Jr. joins Hyde Windlass Co. Elwood Coffin Jr. returns home after a weekend with cousins the Maddens of South Portland. The Drakes close their Birch Point summer home and head back to 1002 Washington Street, as do the Williamses. Baltimore guests close Small Point Beach and visit Mrs. Walter Edge. Miss Mary Sewall leaves Northhampton for Smith College. Mrs. Arthur Lemont hosts Junior Misers with two tables of contract. prizes go to Mrs. Walter Bowker and Mrs. John Taylor with other attendees listed.

Paul Moore Beacon Street Montreal Wellesley E. Brown Wallace Atwood Lower Washington Street Clarence Atwood Upper Washington Street Union Fair West Point Josephine Haskell School of Fine and Applied Arts Portland D. Leroy Lord, Jr D. Leroy Washington Street John W. Williams Baltimore Small Point Beach Walter E. Edge Small Point Mary Sewall Arthur Sewall Stonehouse Northampton Mass Smith College Arthur Lemont Walter Bowker John Taylor Frank Lemont Besse Potter Fred Sturtevant Charles E. Hewitt, Jr Sarah Lermond

James Phinney Baxter Dies in New Hampshire at 72

James Phinney Baxter, 72, of Cape Elizabeth, brother of Rupert H. Baxter of Bath and father of James P. Baxter III, president of Williams College, died of a heart attack while visiting Chandler Farm in North Chatham New Hampshire. He was a Maine Vermont canning-business veteran and partner in H. C. Baxter & Bro. He was born February 27 1867 in Gorham and educated in Portland and at Williams College. Survived by his wife Nellie Furbish Carpenter Baxter a daughter Nellie Furbrowe of Brunswick two brothers ex Gov Percival P Baxter and Hartley C Baxter.

James Phinney Baxter Cape Elizabeth Rupert H. Baxter Bath James P. Baxter Williams College Chandler Farm Chatham N. H Maine Vermont H. C. Baxter & Bro Gorham

Obituary: Bernard F. Baker Dies in North Woolwich

Bernard Frank Baker aged 21 and an invalid since childhood died at his parents home in North Woolwich. He is survived by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Walter F. Baker, three sisters Mrs. Bert Temple of Bowdoinham, Mrs. Helen Siegars, Mrs. Clayton Stinson, and three brothers Milton of Bowdoinham, Everett and Kenneth of Woolwich. Funeral planned for Thursday at ten AM at the parental residence.

Bernard Frank Baker Walter F. Baker North Woolwich Bert Temple Bowdoinham Helen Siegars Clayton Stinson Milton Baker Everett Kenneth Baker

Mrs Charles Fritz funeral details released

Mrs Elizabeth Brewster and her daughter Mrs Harold Holmes returned from Cambridge after attending the funeral of Mrs Charles Fritz 86 a Nova Scotia native who lived in Cambridge 40 years She is survived by husband three sons Benjamin Nova Scotia John Cambridge James New York and three daughters Mrs Sherman King Cambridge Mrs Harry M Huse Bath and Mrs Elizabeth Brewster East Brunswick

Elizabeth Brewster Harold Holmes Cambridge Mass Brewster Charles Fritz Fritz Nova Scotia Benjamin John James New York Sherman King Harry M. Huse Bath East Brunswick

Death of Thomas Considine in Somerville with funeral plans

Edward and Henry Biggins of 44 Chestnut Street receive word of the sudden death of their cousin Thomas Considine in Somerville Massachusetts. Funeral services were held Monday at 9 45 am with a Mass at St Joseph's Church Somerville. He leaves a wife five sons James John Edward Thomas and Frank and a daughter Helen.

Edward Henry Biggins Chestnut Street Thomas Considine Somerville Mass St. Joseph's Church Mr. Considine James John Thomas Frank Helen

Dahlia Hobbyist Nurtures Vast Portland Plot

Harry E. Hinds of 40 Whitney Avenue Portland has cultivated a famed dahlia plot with 70 plants and 40 bulb varieties. His blossoms reach 5 to 11 inches across, with most between seven and ten inches. He exchanges specimens with growers in Port land Scarboro and orders bulbs from Battle Creek and Seattle.

Harry E. Hinds Whitney Avenue Portland Battle Creek Mich Seattle Wash Scarboro Mr. Hinds

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H. H. Jordan Horace Ward Beacon Group Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge Island Lodge of Rebekahs Bar Harbor Mousam Lodge Casino Carolyn Thompson Queen Esther Lodge Bethel Lodge Union Woolwich Veterinary Grover’s Tavern George Bowles Donald Ellsworth Cunningham Cottage Katharine Pender- East Club Kennebec Greenhouses Cosmo Group T—Gardiner Rockland Fight Blaze Fred S. Curtis & CO Thomas R. Huston Center Street
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