Addendum to Scrap Book (Dec 2011)
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Hazen Deering went to Army July 7, 1941
" " Home on furlow Jan 12, 1942
Hazen Murray went to Army Jan 24, 1946
Siola Corium baby born Sept 1941
" " Married June 1941
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Foster E. Williams of Selden to Wed
Danforth, April 29 Mr. And Mrs. Harry McGeoch of Cambridge, N. Y., have announced the engagement of their daughter Elizabeth Jane, to Foster Eugene Williams, son of Mr. And Mrs. Floyd Williams of Selden.
Miss McGeoch is a student at Houghton College, Houghton, N. Y. Williams is a graduate of Houghton College, and is now attending Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Philadelphia, Penna.
No date has been set for the wedding.
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Mrs. Alice P. Maxell
Funeral services for Mrs. Alice P. Maxell, 84, widow of Sidney Maxell who died Wednesday, nov. 15, at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Irving Pierce at Old Town, were held Friday at the Baptist Church. Interment was at Orient, where Mrs. Maxell resided many years before coming here some 20 years ago.
Mrs. Maxell was born at Haynesville. She was a member of the Baptist Church at Old Town. She had often visited relatives in Portland and vicinity.
She is survived by five sons, Leo of Yarmouth, Oscar of Orient, Perley of Portland, John of Houlton and Eben Maxell of South Portland; 14 grandchildren and 12 great-grand-children.
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(Picture) Aroostook BRIDE Mrs. Charles P. Osborne, above was Miss carol Maxine Gardner before her recent marriage at the home of her parents in Houlton. (Gardner Photo)
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Carol M Gardner And Danforth Man Wed In Houlton
Houlton, Nov, 21?The home of Mr. And Mrs. Clyde E. Gardner, Franklin Street was the sene of a lovely wedding recently when their youngest daughter, Carol Maxine, became the bride of Charles Putnam Osborne, son of Mr. And Mrs. William Osborne of Danforth.
The double-ring ceremony was read by Rev. Royal Brown, pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal church.
The couple stood beneath an arch, entwined with laurel and lighted by white tapers, from which was suspended a white wedding bell. On either side of the arch were tall baskets of white chrysanthemums and gladioli.
Given in marriage by her father, the bride was lovely in an off white silk handmade gown, fashioned with a slight train and tight-fitting bodice with tiny buttons. The high neck and elbow-length sleeves were edged with French lace and was held in place by a miniature calla lily and stephanotis.
The bride chose as her only attendant her sister, Mrs. Harris A. Roberts, who wore a white silk jersey gown and gold accessories and carried an arm bouquet of white mums and snapdragons. Best man was Gordon Bither of Houlton.
The rooms were decorated with white streamers, white wedding bells and bouquets of white flowers.
The wedding cake was encircled by tiny stephanotis and the centers held small sprays of the same flowers. It was served by Miss Eloise Hillman. Miss Pauline Grant presided at the punch bowl.
Mr. And Mrs. Osborne left on a wedding thip to Boston and New York and for traveling the bride chose a smokegray dress with matching topcoat, gray velvet hat and black accessories. Her corsage was of white gladioli.
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Aged Danforth Woman Beaten with Iron Bar
Brutal Attack Arouses Countryside; Stock of? Shop Is Saved (Special to The Commercial). Danforth, April 22.
The countryside throughout this section of northern Washington county is being search today for a man who brutally attacked Mrs. Mary Carleton, aged store proprietor, and beat her into unconsciousness with an iron bar.
The entire town is aroused at the brutal nature of the assault and citizens have joined authorities in seeking Mrs. Carleton?s assailant.
Surprised in Store The elderly victim had been upstairs to wash her hands and was on her way back to the store below when some unknown assailant struck her with an iron bar, inflicting a deep cut over her left eye, and again raising the heavy weapon, struck his victim on the back of the head.
It is thought that the assailant is a motive of the attack and that some one had planned to rob her during the night, but her unexpected trip to the back room so surprised the assailant that he struck her and ran away. No goods were missed.
Lives All Alone Mrs. Carleton lives alone over the store which she has maintained ever since the death of her husband several years ago. She has a daughter, Leola, who is out of town, studying music.
It is thought that the assailant is a young man and one who has been studying the surroundings of the Carleton store for some time. He was not seen as he left the store by the back door, and it was over a half hour before the alarm was given.
Clues Are Traced Search is being made in Danforth and vicinity, and there are several clues which lead the authorities to believe that they will eventually land their man.
Mrs. Carleton is rapidly recovering, despite her age, and it is expected that she will be able to give full attention to her store duties before long.
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Presque Isle Fireman Mum when Queried By Curious Woman
Presque Isle, Sept 16?Despite the fact that repeated warnings have been issued by the Presque Isle Fire department to the effect that people should not call the station requesting information about a fire, the warnings have not impressed some persons, as was demonstrated early Saturday morning.
The local department was called out a 3 o?clock in the morning for a blaze on Chapman street and shortly after the alarm was sounded, a somewhat sleepy woman called the station for information concerning scene of the blaze.
On being asked by the deskman what her name was, the woman replied that it made no difference as the man would not know her anyway, and besides she was just curious.
P. S, She received no Information.
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(Picture) Engaged to Wed ? Mr. And Mrs. Harley J Stitham of Bucksport are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Lucile Mae, above, to Clyde Anson Hayward, son of Mr. And Mrs. Clyde A Hayward of Orono.
Miss Stitham was graduated from Bucksport high school in the class of 1948. Mr. Hayward was graduated from Oromo high school in the class of 1944 and served in the Navy 25 months. He is now attending the University of Maine. He is a member of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity.
No date has been set for the wedding.
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HOWE - CLAYTON.
Miss Dorothy I. Clayton and Murray F. Howe in Home Wedding - The home of Mr. And Mrs. George Clayton, South Devon, was on June 24th the scene of a wedding of interest when Rev. A. B. Gibson united in marriage their daughter, Miss Dorothy Irene to Murray Francis Howe, son of Mr. And Mrs Stanley Howe, Geary, N. B.
The bride ware a street length dress of navy blue sheer with pink accessories and carried a bouquet of American beauty roses. She was attended by Miss Thelma Saunders of St. Stephen, who wore a street length dress of light blue with white accessories and carried an old fashioned nosegay. Walter M. Howe was groomsman. As the bride entered the living room the Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin was played by Guy Pond, of Marysville, and during the singing of the register Mrs. Otis Rushton sang At Dawning. The house was decorated throughout with plants, peonies and other flowers, and the bride?s table centered with a three tier cake surmounted with a miniature bride and bridegroom. The color scheme throughout the house was pink and white and friends of the bride served.
Many gifts were received by the bride, that of the groom being a locket. The bride?s gift to her bridesmaid was a locket; the organist a military brush set, the best man a fountain pen. Mr. And Mrs. Howe will reside at south Devon.
Out of town guest were Mr. And Mrs. Stanley C. Howe, Mrs. Charles Howe, Miss Edythe Howe, Mr. And Mrs. Preston Grasse and Valerie, Mrs. Fred Boone, Donald Boone, Fred Harper, Maurice Harper, Mr. And Mrs. Tolbert Carr of Geary; Mr. And Mrs John Carr, Mrs. Charles Nice, Mr. And Mrs. Wesley Maxwell, Mr. And Mrs. Walter Howe of Saint John; Carles Clayton, Sr., Mr. And Mrs. Herbert Cleghorn and family of Durham Bridge; Mr. And Mrs. Roy Allen and family of Penniac.
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J. Hanford Gould
DANFORTH, March 17 ? J. Hanford Gould, 70, who died at his residence here Sunday night after a two weeks? illness, was born in North Lake, N. B., the fourth son of Leonard and Mary Gould. In 1893 he married Addie B. Houghton of Forest City, N. B., who died here in 1931. Their early life was spent in the vicinity of North Lake and forest City, where Mr. Gould was in lumbering and farming. In April, 1921, he purchased the A. W. Powell farm in Danforth, where he took up his residence and carried on a successful business.
He was a deacon of the U. B. Church and chairman of the board of directors. His life was his testimony, founded on the highest ideals of honesty and good citizenship, always ready to extend a helping hand to those in need. ?He went about doing good? and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
The services were in the Danforth church Tuesday afternoon, by the pastor, the Rev. J. Kirkpatrick. Tow hymns were sung by Mr. Kirkpatrick and Mrs. Ida Lyons. The floral tributes were beautiful.
He is survived by tow daughters, Mrs. Lester Wood and Mrs. Alton Farrell, and a son Archie Gould, all of Danforth; 17 grandchildren and a great-grandchild; six brothers, George L. Of Forest City, N. B., Charles W. Of Newport, Clarence F. Of Island Falls, Edwin P. Of Woodstock, N. B., Wilfred C. Of Danforth, and Elden A. Of Brownville; a sister, Mrs. Clarence Graham of North Lake, N. B. Interment was in the Danforth cemetery.
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DAILY NEWS, BANGOR
?I love you Truly,? Mrs Neale also played the wedding marches.
The Bride wore an aqua crepe two-piece street length dress with black accessories. Her corsage was of yellow rosebuds.
Miss Crawford wore a two-piece dress in the new fall shade of green with a corsage of rosebuds.
Miss Deering is a graduate of Danforth High school and attended Aroostook State Normal school at Presque Isle. She taught a Houlton last year.
Cadet Pressley is a graduate of Ricker Classical Institute and attended Ricker Junior college at Houlton. He has been in the Army Training Detachment, Air Crew, at Davis and Elkins College for the past three months. He and his bride will remain there for the present.
Immediately following the ceremony a reception was held. Mrs. Pressley, mother of the bridegroom presided at the dining room table and was assisted by Mrs. Ace Federovitch.
The Crawford home was beautifully decorated with autumn flowers and leaves and lighted by cathedral candles.
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(Picture) DELEGATE ? Miss Lucille Crone, daughter of Mrs. Ruby Cleaves of Weston, has been chosen to attend Girls? State by Rex L. McKenney Unit No. 45, American Legion auxiliary, of Danforth High school and has engaged in many activities of the school. She has played two years on the basketball team, was a member of the Student council one year and now plays on the softball team. Girls? State is to be held at Colby college.
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Notes
Mr Scott went to Army Sept 30, 1942
Mr Scott preached his farewell Sept 13, 1942
Ordination
Rev. John F. Scott was ordained to the gospel ministry at Danforth, Maine, July 10m 1941. The council had been held some time previously and favorable action had been taken. Rev. Martin T., Storms served as Moderator. The invocation was given by Mr. Albert Bolster and the report of the ordination committee by M Stetson Lincoln. Rev. Henry Osgood preached the ordination sermon. Rev. B. C. Bubar, Sr. Gave the charge to the church and Secretary Pendleton the charge to the candidate. The ordination prayer was by Rev. Martin Storms. Secretary Pendelton also gave the welcome to the Christian ministry. Rev. N. F. Atwood of the local Methodist church gave the greetings of his people. After the benediction by Mr. Scott the company adjourned to the vestry where refreshments were served and a social hour spent. It was a very happy occasion.
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Bradford P. McKenney
Corinna, Oct. 7? Bradford P. McKenney, 90, died at his home at Morse?s Corner Thursday night. He was born in Danforth, son of Aaron and Olive (Barnard) McKenney, March 5, 1865.
He attended Danforth schools and farmed and lumbered in Danforth, Carroll and here. He came to this town in 1917. He was married to the late Sadie Seavey, McKenney in 1911. He was a member of the grange.
Mr. McKenney is survived by six daughters, Mrs. Edna Lindsay of Southgate, Calif., Mrs. Beulah Thurston of Southgate, Miss Agnes McKenney of Corinna, Mrs Ray Whitney of Newport, Mrs. Olive Tharasher of Cape Elizabeth, and Mrs. Ruby Badger of Auburn; a son Richard, of town; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; four sisters, Mrs. Emily McMinn of Danforth, Mrs. Josie Gould of st. John, N. B,. Mrs. Amy Moore of St. Stephen, N. B., and Mrs. Prudy Johnson of Portland; several cousins, Nieces, Nephews and grand-nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted Sunday afternoon at 2 o?clock at the Morse?s Corner Church by the Rev. Allan Brough of Dexter.
Burial will be in the family lot in the Morse?s Corner cemetery.
Friends may call at the Farnham funeral Home in Newport until Sunday morning.
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(Picture) Danforth Bride ? Mrs Ralph E. Emery, above, was Miss Evelyn E. Peck of Attleboro, Mass., before her recent marriage in Danforth.
Bay State Miss Weds Maine Man
DANFORTH, Sept. 26 ? The Baptist church was decorated with cut flowers for the recent wedding of Miss Evelyn E. Peck of Attleboro, Mass., and Ralph E. Emery, son of Mr. And Mrs. David Emery, of Wytopitlock.
The Rev. Donald Thompson officiated at the double ring ceremony.
The bride was attired in a gown of embroidered marquisette, fashioned with ruffled trimmed fitted bodice and sleeves. Sprays of orange blossoms held in fingertip veil of bridal illusion, and she carried a bouquet of bridal roses.
Mrs. Donald Waite, sister of the bride, was matron of honor, and wore a peach color gown, and carried a bouquet of mixed flowers.
Morris Emery, brother of the bridegroom was the best man.
A reception was held at the church vestry.
The bride is a graduate of North High school, in Worcester, Mass., and from the Providence Bible Institute, in 1946.
Mr. Emery attended Wytopitlock schools and served in the Navy for three years during the war. The couple will reside in Wytopitlock.
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Services Planned for Weston Veteran
Danforth, April 13 ? Committal prayers and interment for Sgt. Clarence W. Kitchen, U. S. Army, son of Mr. And Mrs. Leo Kitchen of 35 St. Lawrence street, Portland, with full military honors will be held at the Selden cemetery, Thursday afternoon at 2 o?clock. Sgt. Kitchen was killed in action in the Battle of the Bulge in Germany Dec. 17, 1944.
Born in Weston, March 13, 1923, before entering the service, he was employed by the New England Shipbuilding Corp., South Portland. He entered the service Dec. 4, 1943, and received his basic training at Fort McClellan, Ala. He sailed for England June 12, 1944, and served with the 38th Infantry in the Normandy invasion and in Belgium and Germany. He was promoted to sergeant Sept. 12 and received the purple Heart for wounds reecived in action Sept. 28. He also received the Infantry Combat Medal.
Surviving besides his parents is a brother, Earle of Portland; and his grandmother, Mrs Annie Kitchen of Bancroft; and several aunts and uncles.
Remains will be at the Clark funeral home here Thursday morning.
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Patten Teacher
Robert V. Sprague, a graduate of Stanford High school and Eastern State normal school, has been engaged as assistant at the Patten grammar school. Mr Sprague taught last year in Stacyville.
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(1949) Mrs Adelia Knowlton
Danforth, July 29 ? Mrs. Adelia Knowlton, 67, died today in a Houlton hospital following several months of failing health. She was born in North Lake, N. B., May 27, 1880, and came to Danforth when a young child.
She was educated in the Danforth schools and was a member of the Baptist church and the foresters lodge.
Surviving are five sons, Preston of Corinna, Milo of Norwich, Conn., Ralph of Vanceboro and William and Don of Danforth; two daughters, Mrs. Pauline Dunphy of Danforth and Mrs. Stella Guptil of Addison; one brother, Austin Anderson of Ellsworth; two sisters, Mrs. Maud Markey of Island Falls and Mrs. Stella Jenkings of California; 17 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at the Baptist church Sunday at two-thirty p. m., and burial will be in the family lot in Danforth cemetery.
Friends may call at the home of Francis Dunphy.
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Roger (Ray) Nelson
Danforth, Oct. 13 ? Einai Roger (Ray) Nelson, 45, died in Brockton, Mass., Monday morning.
A veteran of World War Two he attended Massachusetts schools and was a radio technician by trade. He was a member of the Lutheran church and Baskahegan Lodge of Danforth.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Sarah White Nelson, formerly of Danforth; his mother, a brother, John, and sister, Mrs. Charles Dunnington all of Brockton.
Funeral services will be conducted at the Clark funeral home Thursday at 11 o?clock in the morning by the Rev. Norman Young, pastor of the Methodist Church.
Burial will be in the family lot in the local cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home Wednesday evening from 7 to 9 o?clock.
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William T. Fifield
Danforth, June 9 ? William T. Fifield, 64, principal owner of the Danforth Hardware company, died yesterday. He was born in Danforth, July 16, 1884, son of George E., and Lucy Fifield.
For many years he was engaged in the plumbing and sheet metal trades and while working at Bucksport he was married to Margaret Grant, of that town, returning to Danforth to engage in his trade. He was past master of Baskegan Lodge of Masons, of Danforth.
Besides his wife, he is survived by a sister, Sara Grows, of Arlington, N. J.; a daughter Ellen f. fenlason, of Boston; and a son, Edward C. Fifield, of Danforth.
Private funeral services will be conducted at two p. m., Friday at the home with burial in the family lot in Danforth cemetery.
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(1950) Dr. Herbert L. Newman
Waterville, Jan. 18 (AP) ? Dr. Herbert L. Newman, 59, professor of religion at Colby college, died at a local hospital today after a long illness.
Dr. Newman had been a member of the Colby faculty since 1922 and authored many writings on religion and philosophy and held membership in several honor socities. He had been in ill health for three years.
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Mrs. Carrie A. McClain
Funeral services for Mrs. Carrie Al McClain, 69, widow of Rufus A. McClain, whose death occurred Nov. 26, were held Wednesday afternoon from her home at 16 Catherine street. Mrs. McClain was born in West Enfield, Aug. 31, 1875. She resided in Bangor many years before she and her husband came to Portland and established a doughnut making business. She had been in failing health for several Months.
She was active in business until 1935, when she retired, because of ill health. The business since that time has been carried on by her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. And Mrs. Lewellyn Harding.
Surviving her, besides her daughter and son-in-law, is a granddaughter, Mess Patricia Mason, and several nieces and nephews. Interment was at Evergreen cemetery.
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December, July Romance
Housekeeper, 82, Becomes bride of Man, 38, Who Has been Her Employer for the Last seven Years
For the last seven years Mrs. Barbara Bundschuh, 82, has been housekeeper for Frank Stonegraeber, 38, of Rochester, N. Y. Now she is his bride.
Mrs. Bundschuh, last duty as housekeeper was to mix and bake the wedding cake.
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(Picture) Percy W. Lyon
Millinochet and several cousins. The remains are at his late home in Danforth until the day of the funeral which will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o?clock in the Baptist church in Danforth.
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(1946) Percy W. Lyon Danforth Jeweler Dies In Houlton
Danforth, Nov, 25 ? Percy W. Lyon, 66, prominent Danforth undertaker, died in a Houlton hospital Friday evening after a short illness.
Mr. Lyon was born in Springfield, Jan. 14, 1879, son of the late Alpheus and Nancy McLaughlin Lyon., as a boy he moved to Bancroft and several years later, when 17 years old, started work with the Maine Central railroad company as a railroad operator and dispatcher. In 1917 he became employed by the New Haven Railroad in the same capacity and remained with them until 1920 making his home in Poughkeepsie, N. Y.
He then returned to Danforth and opened a Jewelry business which he had conducted ever since.
Several years later he took up his life?s work as an undertaker and became licensed in this state, although he still continued in the jewelry business.
Mr. Lyon became well known all over the state and was successful in his chosen work, that of funeral directing, which he continued until June of last year. He retired then from active business on account of ill health although he continued to conduct his jewelry business.
His wife, the former Ida McLain, died in October, 1944.
For many years he was a member of the National and Maine Funeral directors association and held the position of president of the association at one time. He went to the national convention one term representing the Maine funeral directors association.
Mr. Lyon will be remembered for his many acts of kindness and thoughtfulness for the many he had served during their time of bereavement.
He was a member of Baskehegan lodge, 175, F. And A. M., of Danforth, having served as worthy master during 1934 and 1935. He was a member of grand Lake grange of Weston and a former member of the Danforth Independent Order of Odd Fellows lodge. He was always active in church work and took part in many activities.
He is survived by one daughter, Mrs Julia Martin of Philadelphia, Pa.; one son. Lawrence Lyon of Providence, R. I.; on grandson, Lawrence Lyon, Jr., of Providence; two sisters, mrs. Abbie gates of Millinocket, Mrs. Zena Barker of
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Lee-Nash Nuptials
Miss Annie Nash of Malden Mass., and Jasper Lee of Harrington were married Sunday at the home of the bride?s parents, Mr. And Mrs. Alonzo Nash. The single ring service was read by Rev. Herbert wheeler of Cherryfield.
After a wedding trip Mr. And Mrs. Lee will make their home in Harrington where Mr. Lee is proprietor of the Harrington garage.
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(1938) Surprise Party At Danforth Danforth, Feb 25
A surprise party was given to Thomas Howe Monday evening by his friends in honor of his 78th birthday. Refreshments were served to 48 and games and music were enjoyed until a late hour. Those present were Mr. And Mrs Edgar Cropley, Joheph and Rachel Bubar, Rev. And Mrs. George Harmmond of Haynesville, Mr and Mrs Charles Howe and Family, Mrs. Evelyn Watson, Mr. And Mrs. Clarence Lyons, Mrs Inez Golding and Mrs. Paul thildeau of Bangor. Rev. Cecil grant, Mrs. Minn.. Grant, Mrs . Grace Farrell, Mrs. Leah Wood, Mr. And Mrs. Jack Panish, Mr. Almon Powell, Merle Golding. Mr. And Mrs. Edward Kinney, Junior Foss, Mrs. Ethel Irish, Elmer Faulkener, Mr. And Mrs J. H. Crowell and Charlotte, Mr. And Mrs. Dick Dobbins.
A number of lovely gifts including a birthday cake made by Mrs. Cropley and birthday greetings were received from friends. The guests left at a late hour wishing the guest of honor many more happy birthdays.
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Death of Aged woman. Mrs. Charles E. Howe, well known Sunbury County Woman Died at Daughter?s Home.
The Oldest member of the United Baptist church at Lauvina, Sunbury County, Mrs. Fenetta E. Howe passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs John Harper, yesterday morning.
The 87-year-old Lauvina resident was the widow of Charles E. Howe and the daughter of the late Alexander and Charlotte (Till) Carr, and had resided in Lauvina all her life. She was one 0of the best known women of that community and her death will be sincerely regretted.
Surviving are three daughters; Mrs. Harper, with whom she made her home; Mrs. Fred G. Boon, of Lauvina and Mrs. Wesley J. Maxell, of west saint John; two sons. T. M. Howe of Frederiction Junction and Stanley C. Howe of Geary; one sister, Mrs. Emery Howe, of Lauvina, 13 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren as well as a number of nieces and nephews.
The funeral will be held on Thursday afternoon with prayers at the home at 1:30 P. M. Followed by service at the United Baptist Church at Geary at 2 o?clock. Rev. Alwood Rogerson will conduct the funeral services and interment will be made in the Geary Cemetery.
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Boone
At the home of T. M, Howe, Frederiction Junction, N. B., Sept. 1st, 1950, Margaret Lois (Harper) Boone, aged 88 years.
Funeral from the home of Mr. Howe on Sunday afternoon with prayers at one o?clock followed by service in the United Baptist Church, Geary, by Rev. Stuart Murray and interment in Geary Cemetery.
No flowers by request.
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?? Seyntha Davis died Aug 28 1932
John Berry died Feb 5 1934
Frank wood died Sep 30 1934 Struck w ...
Morris McMinn died Dec 3 193 ...
Mrs Abner Howe died Jan 10 1935 ??
Frank W Minnns Wife died Jan 20 1935 ??
John Jackson ?? Died Fev 24 . 1936 ??
Fred Boone died of burns Sep 12 ..
George McMinn died March 24 193..
Parker Howe died 1940
Charles Wood granddaughter died Sep ...
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... F Howe Familyes
... orn Nov 23 - 1829 - Died June 2... (Steven Howe)
... orn Feb 13 1843 - dued Narcg 27 ... (Elmira Ann Wood)
Childrens ages
Sister Mary Born Nov 5 1864. Died Mar 23 18...
Sister Alice Born Sep 25: 1866
Ida Born Oct 11. 1868 Died Oct 9 -1940
... r Georgie Born Mar 13 1871
...ister Susie Born Oct 9 . 1874
Sister Ella Born Jan 14 . 1879 died May 3rd 1948
Pearl ...n June 26 1891
Charles Born Mar 15 1893
Birth of Thomas Howes Home
Charles Born July 15 1857 Died Nov 23 19...
Thomas Born Feb 20 1960
Fred Born June 4, 1863 died Ap 12 .. 1898
Maggie Born Jan 30 1866 . Died Jan 20 1932
Newton Born June 18. 1869
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Danforth Couple Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Danforth, aug. 27 ? Mr. And Mrs. Thomas Howe celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at their home in Weston Tuesday. Nearly 150 relatives and friends were entertained all day. A happy feature was a reception by the bride and bridegroom of fifty years ago with the same bridesmaid, Mrs. John Wilson, sister of Mrs. Howe.
Mr. And Mrs. Howe were presented with rings, the presentation being made by Rev. Benjamin C. Bubar. (Rev. Benjamin C. Bubar is marked out and written below is Pearl Chas)
The couple was united in marriage in Orient, Oct. 24, 1887. They resided in North Lake, N. B. For some time, coming to Danforth 36 years ago.
Dinner was served on the spacious lawn overlooking the town of Danforth, and was followed by a program of music and reading. The singing of old songs was led by fred s Jones and readings were given by J. H. Crowell, Edgar Cropley, Grace Gould and Gladys Clark of Portland. Prayer was offered by Rev. George Hammond, and a hymn sung by Mr. Jones.
Mr. And Mrs. Howe were remembered by their friends with valuable gifts of money, silver, linen, etc. Refreshments were served at 4 o?clock.
Arrangements for the day were in charge of their daughter, Miss Pearl Howe, assisted by Mrs. Charles Howe and Rev. And Mrs. Bubar. The wedding cake was made by Mrs. Edgar Cropley and Mrs. Eugene Tuck.
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Rev. Cecil T. Grant
Saco, May 17 ? The Rev. Cecil Thane Grant, 55, of the Old Bidderford Road, Kennebunkport, died at his home Wednesday after a long illness.
Born in Canada, the son of Segee and Minnie (Dickinson) Grant, he served parishes in Haynesville, Danforth First Maine Larger Parish, Phillips, Harrington, Bradley, Lisbon, and then returned to Harrington where he completed his ministry.
He was a member of the Kennebunkport Village Baptist church, the Maine Baptist Convention, and Danforth Lodge, F. And A. M.
He is survibed by his wife, Mrs. Phebe Grant; two sons, Summer M. And Daniel A.; three daughters, Elizabeth Ann, Kathryn Dawn and Marjorie Joan; his mother, Mrs. Minnie Grant, all of Kennebunkport; three sisters, Mrs. Glenna Hammond, Lansdale, Pa., Mrs. Vera Grant, Royal Oak, Mich., Mrs. Bessie McNabb, Frederiction, N. B.
Private funeral services were held Friday at 3 o?clock from the Bibber Memorial chapel, 67 Summer Street, Kennebunk, with the Rev. Howard Welch, officiating. Interment will be Saturday morning at 11 o?clock at Phillips.
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Thomas Irish, 97, Dies at Danforth (Correction in RED)
Danforth, Nov. 25 ? Thomas Beecher Irish, 97, died today at the home of his son, Alvah Irish, at Weston.
He was born at Haynesville December 31, 1858, the son of Charles H. And Betsy (Dean) (Bean) Irish. He resided at Haynesville for 50 years before moving to Danforth. If
Mr. Irish was for more than 60 years a member of the Haynesville Baptist Church.
Besides his son he is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Maud C. White of Danforth; 11 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and a great-great-granddaughter.
Friends may ball Tuesday ??? noon and evening at the Clark funeral Home, Danforth, where funeral services will be held at 2:30 o?clock Wednesday afternoon, the Rev. Walter Hartley officiating.
Burial will be in the family lot at the Danforth Cemetery.
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Esther had mumps 1937 & whooping cough
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homestead, where a sing-song was to be held in the evening.
Thomas and Newton Howe are sons of the late William and Mary Ann (Harper) Howe and resided at Danforth, Me., for a number of years. Thomas Howe and Mrs. Chas. Howe, sister-in-law to Mr. Howe. Celebrated their 84th birthdays in February and July, respectively.
Names of those in the reunion party were as follows: Thomas A,. Howe, Pearle Howe and Newton Howe, Danforth, Me.; Mrs. Charles Howe, Sr., Mr. And Mrs. Stanley C. Howe, Edythe Howe, Mr. And Mrs. Preston Grass Valerle Grass,m Mr. And Mrs. John Harper, Budd Harper, Lee Harper, Fred Boone, Mr and Mrs Sammie Shanks, Freddie Shanks, Mr. And Mrs. Bowman Piercy, Beecher Piercy, Ewen Piercy, Ewart Piercy of Lauvina, Mr. And Mrs. Ruper C. Boone, of North Devon; Mr. And Mrs. Arthur C. Parker and Shirley Parker, Westfield; Mr. And Mrs W. J. Maxwell, Mr. And Mrs. Byron Maxwell, Wayne Maxwell, Margaret Howe, Mary Lou Howe, Paul Howe, Mrs Charles Nice, Mr. And Mrs. W. C. Nice, Dorothy Nice, of West Saint John; Mrs. Chas. Howe, Jr., Betty Ann Howe, Sussex, and Mr. And Mrs. T. M. Howe, Frederiction Jct.
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(Picture) Given Posthumous Award
Mrs. Etta L. McLaughlin of Danforth has received the Purple Heart medal which was awarded posthumously by direction of the President to her son, Staff sergeant Maurice A. McLaughlin, Air Corps, who was killed in action over Europe, May 29, 1943. It was sent as a tangible expression of the nation?s gratitude for his gallantry and devotion to duty.
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Mrs. Thomas Newman, 79, was born at Southampton ? Members of Family in saint John, N. B. [Special dispatch to The Daily Gleaner]
Waterville, Maine, June 5, ? Mrs. Thomas W. Newman, of South Levant, died at the Sisters? Hospital, there yesterday morning. She was born in Southampton, N. B., Dec. 31, 1861. Most of the family of ten brothers and sisters settled in or near saint John, N. B. After the death of her first husband, Charles Barton, Mrs. Newman came to Dover-Fox-croft, where on June 5, 1889, she married Thomas W. Newman. In 1912 the family moved to Weston, Maine. Since 1920 Mrs. Newman has lived in south Levant, where she has been active in the church and community life.
Surviving her are a son, Dr. Herbert L. Newman, Waterville; a daughter, Mrs. Everett A. Rockwell, Oakland; and nine grandchildren. Also there are three sisters, Mrs. Kate McCutcheon, Montreal, Mrs. Allan Rankine and Miss Jennie M. Akerley, Saint John; and two brothers, Will and Thomas Akerley, saint John, N. B.
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Funerals.
Late G. A. Harper. Lauvina, N. B., Aug 26.? funeral of the late George A. Harper, aged 18 years, was held at his home Saturday with prayers at the house at 10 o?clock by Rev. Mr. Young, Oromocto. The deceased had been ill but three days with respiratory paralysis and his death cam as a great shock to the community. He will be greatly missed as he was well liked by all who knew him.
The mourners were: Mr. And Mrs. John t. Harper, Budd Harper, Lee Harper, Mrs. Elizabeth Harper, Mrs. Fenetta Howe, Mr. And Mrs. Stanley Howe, Mrs. Fred Boone, Mrs. Wesley Maxwell, Mr. And Mrs. Warren Harper, Ralph Harper, Lawrence Harper, Elizabeth Harper, Mrs. Wm. Brown, Edith Howe, Mrs. Preston Grasse, Mrs. Tolbert Carr, Charles Harper, Fred Harper, George T. Harper, Stewart Brown, Mr. And Mrs. Ezra Brown, Arlene Brown, Trueman Carr, Mr. And Mrs. Rainsford Shanks.
The pall-bears were: Tolbert Carr, Adam Carr, Rued Carr, Maurice Harper. Interment was made in family lot at Geary. There were a number of floral tributes.
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Death of aged Woman.
Mrs. Charles E. Howe, Well known sunbury County Woman Died at Daughter?s Home.
(22 March 1948) The oldest member of the United Baptist Church at Lauvina, Sunbury county, Mrs. Fenetta E. Howe passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Harper, yesterday morning.
The 89-year-old Lauvina resident was the widow of Charles E. Howe and the daughter of the late Alexander and Charlotte (Till) Carr, and had resided in Lauvinia all her life. She was one of the best known woman of that community and her death will be sincerely regretted.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Harper, with whom she made her home; Mrs. Fred g. Boone, of Lauvina and Mrs. Wesley J. Maxwell, of West Saint John; two sons, T. M. Howe of Frederiction Junction and Stanley C. Howe of Geary; one sister, Mrs. Emery Howe, of Lauvina, 13 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren as well as a number of nieces and nephews.
The funeral will be held on Thursday afternoon with prayers at the home at 1:30 P. M. Followed by service at the United Baptist Church at Geary at 2 o?clock. Rev. Alwood Rogerson will conduct the funeral service and interment will be made in the Geary Cemetery.
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In loving memory of our dear Mother, Maggie E. Harper, who pass away on October 26th, 1940.
This day our memory lingers
On a dear one gone to rest,
But amidst life?s trials and sorrows
We know God?s ways are best.
You ofttimes said we?d miss you:
Those words have proved too true ?
We lost our best, our dearest friend,
Dear Mother, when we lost you.
When the shades of evening are falling
And we?re sitting all alone;
In our hearts there comes a longing ?
If you only could come home !
Home is sad without you, Mother ?
Through the house and every spot.
Oh! Our hearts are sad and weary
For the voice which we hear not.
We little thought when you took sick
That you would leave us, oh! So quick.
The blow was great, the shock severe,
But thoughts of you are always near.
Often we pause to think of you,
And think of how you died;
To think you could not say good-bye
Before you closed your eyes.
In heaven, dear Mother, we?ll find you
When God?s great will is done.
We?ll stand once more beside you
When He calls for us to come.
Sadly missed by Husband, Fred Harper, sons, Charles, Milburn, Maurice, Daughters, Ruby, Margaret, Laura...
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(March 21 or 25 1948 The Late Mrs. Howe)
The funeral of the late Mrs. Fenetta C. Howe took place on Thursday afternoon from her late home in Lauvinia and was tended by many friends and relatives. Following prayers the body was taken to the United Baptist Church at Geary where Rev. A. Rogerson conducted the service and the church filled with friends. There were a number of floral tributes and interment made in Geary Cemetery. The mourners were Manzer Howe, Stanley Howe, Walter Howe, Murray Howe, Charles Howe, Budd Harper, Lee Harper, Rupert Boone, Donald Boone, Byron Maxwell, Wesley Maxwell, Fred Harper, Maurice Harper, Warren Harper, Lawrence Harper, Ralph Harper, Arthur Parker, Preston Grass, Sammy Shanks, Bennie Smith, Charles Carr, Merritt Carr, Obed Carr, Herbert Howe, Arthur Carr, Thomas Carr, Justus Carr, Talbert Carr, Sam Carr, Fred Carr, Ezra Brown, Elzie Howe, George Carr, Allen Till, Norman Till, Truman Carr, Howard Kerr, John Carr. The bearers were, Samuel Carr, Merritt Carr, Arthur Carr, Justus Carr, Fred Harper and Fred Carr.
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(41) Late G. A. Harper.
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Alice Lutz Cosman (1930)
The death of Mr. Alice Lutz Cosman occurred at the Aroostook hospital last Wednesday, Feb. 12, following a short illness. She was taken to the hospital on Friday of last week.
She was born in Moncton, N. B., and here age was 63 years.
She was married forty years ago to Wallace Cosman of Forest City, N. B., who survives. Nine children were born to them, seven of whom survive, two dying in infancy. They have lived in Debec, N. B., for a number of years, coming to Houlton last November to live at the home of their son, Murray Cosman of Pearce Ave.
Mrs. Cosman was a member of the Baptist Church of Woodstock, N. B.
She was a quiet homeloving woman greatly devoted to her family and home.
She was highly esteemed by many friends, both here and at Debec, her former home, all of whom were saddened to learn of her passing.
Besides her husband, Wallace Cosman, she is survived by five sons, Murray, Ralph and George of Houlton; Millage of Debec and robert of Mapleton; two daughters, Mrs. Augustus Upton of Lakeville, N. B., and Mrs. Lisle McLaggan of Port Burwell, Ont.; two brothers, Peter Lutz and George Lutz of North Lake, N. B., also a number of grandchildren.
Funeral services were held on Friday morning at 9 o?clock, Rev. William B Chase of the Court Street Baptist Church officiating. Burial was made in the Mackenzie Corner N. B., cemetery.
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Obituaries
Thomas Waldo Newman South Levant, April 16 ? Thomas Waldo Newman, 81, died at his home here Monday, after having been an invalid for nearly a year.
Surviving is his wife, Ida M. Newman? a son, Dr. Herbert L. Newman of Waterville; a daughter, Mrs. E. A. Rockwell of Oakland; a brother, William Newman, of Belfast; and nine grandchildren.
Mr. Newman was born in Weston, Maine, where he lived until he was 14 years old when he went to Dover-Foxcroft where he remained until 1902, Te then returned to Weston, and lived there and in Danforth until 1920, when he cam to south Levant.
He was a member of the Baptist church, with which he united in early youth, and has been a deacon of the South Levant church for many years.
Funeral services will be held in the south Levant Baptist church Thursday afternoon at 1:30 o?clock, with Rev. J. Halliday officiating. Burial will be in the Foxcroft cemetery.
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Family Reunion.
Mrs. Charles E. Howe, of Lauvina, Had Members of family at Reunion (1937)
Frederiction Junction, dec. 27 ? The home of Mrs. Charles E. Howe of Lauvina, Sunbury county, was the scene of a very happy event on Christmas Day, when her children, grandchildren, daughters-in-law and a number of others gathered for a family reunion in her honor. The children were T. Manzer Howe, Frederiction Junction; Stanley C Howe, of the homestead; Annie (Mrs. John Harper), Lauvina; Mrs. Frances Boone, Lauvina; and Elizabeth (Mrs. Wesley Maxwell), Saint John west. The grandchildren, all but one of whom, (Walter Howe), were present, were Charles and Lila Howe, Frederiction Junction, Edith, Murray and Geneva Howe, Lauvina; Rupert, Helen, Elaine and Donald Boone; and Byron Maxwell. Mrs. Rupert Boone, Mrs. Elizabeth harper of Lauvina; Mrs. Margaret L Boone and Mrs. Margaret Nice of saint John; Preston Grasse and Samuel Shanks, of Geary, and Bennie Smith of Woodside, were also present.
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J. Hanford Gould
Danforth, March 13 ? J. Hanford Gould died at his home here yesterday after an illness of two weeks. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Lester Wood and Mrs. Alton Farrell, and one son, Archie Gould, all of this town.
Mr Gould was operator of a large farm. He was a deacon in the Danforth United Baptist church, and chairman of its board of trustees.
Funeral services will be held in the church Tuesday afternoon. (??mar 19 1939)
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Millinocket Man Attends Officers? School In Germany
Munich, Germany, Sept 25 ? Cpl. Marvin Lane, son of Mr. And Mrs. John Lane, 89 Bates street, Millinocket, Maine, recently graduated from the Seventh Army?s Non-Commissioned Officers Academy at Munich, Germany.
Corporal Lane entered the Army in January, 1951. He is assigned as an instrument operator with Battery B of the 567th Field Artillery Battalion.
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Serves Real Chowder
I thought of these things when I called on Mrs. Florence Kinney in her tea room at Gulfport, Fla. Mrs. Kinney conducts a restaurant in Ellsworth during the summer, and a restaurant in Gulfport in the winter, and she has made them both pay. Her Gulfport tea room has become a sort of gastronomic mecca for the St. Petersburg area because she has introduced genuine clam chowder into Florida. For years the only type of clam chowder known to Florida was a sort of vegetable soup with some bits of Florida clams floating around the bottom. Mrs. Kinney has Maine clams shipped regularly from the
Ellsworth area, and she makes her chowder in the good old down east way with milk and plenty of clams, all seasoned with salt port. It did not take Maine folks long to learn that there was one place in the st. Petersburg area where they could get a real clam chowder, and they flocked to Mrs. Kinney?s place. When I called there I saw a Belfast resident enthusiastically testing the fragrant smelling chowder in his dish.
?It?s the real think,? he told his wife. ?Makes me feel as if I were back on the Maine coast.
Mrs. Kenney was born in Bancroft, the daughter of George Ames, a veteran lumberman and farmer who now lives in Danforth. Following her marriage to Ellis Kinney of New Brunswick, Mrs. Kinney lived in Woodland and Bangor, and finally opened a restaurant in Ellsworth. That was 12 years ago.
?I made my restaurant in Ellsworth pay,? she told me, ?because catered to tourists of the middle class. The day of the millionaire is passing, and I believe that most of Maine?s future business will be done with middle class people who are better and more consistent spenders than the rich. Some sections of Maine are not doing the summer business today that they should because they refuse to cater to these tourists of the middle class. This business counts up big in the long run.
?I believe that the opportunities or a business woman in Maine are greater than any other state because there is so little competition. I have found no difficulty in making a living there, and other Maine women can do the same. The biggest opportunity for women lies in the summer business, which is increasing every year. There is a need for more and better restaurants, boarding houses, small hotels and overnight cabins. Usually women know how to cater to the public better than men,?
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Parents? Names
Husband, Thomas A. Howe
Born, Feb, 20 - 1860
Wife, Ida B. Howe
Born Oct. 11, 1868
Married, August 24, 1887
at Orient Mane
by
Mr. (Daniel or Sidney) Maxwell
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Children?s Names
Margaret Pearl Howe June 26 1891
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Deaths.
Ida B. Howe Oct 9 - 1940
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Family Reunion.
Descendants and Connections of the Late William Howe, Had Get-together.
Frederiction Junction, aug. 25, ? Another family reunion of the descendants and connections of the late William Howe of Lauvina (formerly Victoria), Sunbury County, was held on Sunday, 23rd instant, on and near the old homestead, occupied by Mrs. Charles Howe, daughter-in-law of the said William Howe and her son, Stanley. At the out-door picnic dinner there were twenty-two persons present. The oldest of the party were the hostess and Thomas A. Howe of Danforth, Me., son of he deceased, each 82 years of age and the youngest were Freddie shanks of Lauvina, aged two and Valerie Grass of Geary, aged three, great-grandchildren of the hostess.
Four generations of the descendants of William Howe were present. Others of the party besides those above mentioned were: Newton Howe, Miss Pearl Howe and Mrs. I Kinney of Danforth; Mrs. A. Kinney of Monticello, Me.; Mr. And Mrs. Preston Grass of Geary; Mr. And Mrs. T. Manzer Howe of Frederiction Junction; Mr. And Mrs Rupert Boone of North Devon; Mr. And Mrs. Stanley Howe, Miss Edythe Howe, Mr. And Mrs. Samuel Shanks, Jr., and Mr. And Mrs. Talbot Carr and son Glendon of Lauvina. A number serving in the armed forces and several confined to their homes by illness were unavoidably absent. The absence of those who had recently died, Fred Boone of Lauvina, who passed away between the gathering of 1936 and 1939, and of Mrs. Fred Harper and George Harper of Lauvina, since 1939, was noted with sorrow.
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Engaged ?
Mr. And Mrs. Maurice Deering of Portland, formerly of Orient, have announced the engagement of their daughter, Helen Elizabeth, above, to Pvt, William Edwin Randall, son of Mr. And Mrs. Harvey H. Randell of Portland. Both are graduates of Portland High school. Miss Deering is employed in the office of the Portland footware company, while Mr. Randell, who was formerly employed by the First national company, is now stationed with the Army at Camp Breckinridge, Ky. No date has been set for the wedding.
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(? This from ?the esle ???)
Dies in Portland
Sterling Parent, 515 Needham street, has received word of the death of his sister-in-law, Mrs. May Clark, wife of Harry Clark in Portland, Maine, Sunday. Mrs Clark, 67, had been in failing health for the last sex months. Mr. And Mrs. Clark removed to Portland about 30 years ago. Mrs. Clark visited relatives and friends here about three months ago. Funeral services were being conducted in Portland today.
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Parish Honors Rev. Cecil Grant
Farewell Reception for Pastor Is Held at Danforth Church
Danforth, May 19 ? The Rev. Cecil Grant was guest of honor at a surprise party arranged by Miss anna Tracy and the Rev. George Hammond, in the club room of the Baptist church, following he regular prayer service.
Upon entering the club room, Mr. Grant found a large group of friends from the other churches of the larger parish as well as Danforth.
The Rev. George Hammond of Haynesville, Mr. Grant?s able assisant in the larger parish, was master of ceremonies.
Mr. Hammond introduced Mrs. Oscar Maxell of Orient, who presented Mr. Grant with a beautiful Viking ship laden with gifts from friends in that community.
Mrs. O. B. Patchell of Witopitlock presented Mr. Grant with a May basket of useful gifts attached to spring flowers. Miss Anna Tracy, who presented him with a May basket filled with flowers having gifts attached to each from Danforth friends. F. H. Rollins presented Mr. Grant a basket of gladiolas with gifts at the roots from Haynesville friends.
Mr. Hammond represented friends from Forest Station, Glenwood, Selden and Bancroft and presented pretty May baskets from each community to Mr. Grant. Mr Hammond enumerated the many activities that Mr. Grant has been engaged in during his nine and one-half years? residence in this parish. Mr. Grant responded with much feeling in behalf of himself and his mother, who has been his constant helper.
Mr. Hammond requested Mr. Grant, who is a gifted singer, to sing one song. He responded by playing his own accompaniment and singing, ?Make somebody Happy Today.? refreshments were served and games were enjoyed. Mr. Hammond led the singing with Mr. Grant at the piano.
... Grant, a former resident of Frederiction, N. B., came to Danforth from Haynesville in December, 1928. During his service here he has organized the boys? club, the personality group and founded the young people?s conference.
Each summer with the aid of his sister, Glenna, now Mrs. George Hammond, and a corps of workers, he has conducted a vacation Bible school in each community. He has been active in the Masonic order and is worthy patron of the Nonpariel chapter, O. E. S.
He has united 100 couples in marriage and officiated at 184 funerals. There has been a substantial increase in church membership under his guidance.
Mr. Grant was honored at a supper given by the personality group, who presented him with a subscription to the Reader?s digest. The boys? club presented their leader with a sum of money. Members of the Eastern star gave Mr. Grant and his mother, Mrs. Grant, a farewell party at their lodge room Friday evening.
Mr. Grant has moved to Phillips, and with his mother will assume his duties in his new pastorate at once, followed by the good wishes of everyone in this parish.
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Lucille May Stitham is Wed in Charming Bucksport Ceremony
Bucksport, Dec. 27 ? The home of Mr. And Mrs. Harley Stitham on Nicholson avenue, Bucksport was the scene of a very pretty wedding at 7:30 Saturday evening, December 25 when their daughter, Lucille May Stitham, became the bride of Clyde Anson Hayward, son of Mr. And Mrs. Clyde Hayward of Orono.
The Rev. Roy W. Moody officiated at eh double-ring service.
The ceremony took place before a background of evergreens and a lighted christmas tree. The bridal couple was attended by Mrs. Lyman Hutchins of bucksport as matron of honor, and the bridegroom?s brother Charles Hayward of Orono, as best man.
The bride wore a dark green street length dress with brown accessories and a corsage of white roses.
The matron of honor wore gray with white accessories and a corsage of sweetheart and white roses.
The bridegroom?s mother wore gray with a corsage of sweetheart roses.
Following the ceremony a reception was held. The bride?s table was decorated wtih white poms.
Refreshments were served by Mary and Ethel Began, Mrs. Michale began, Mrs. Newcomb and Mrs. Simpson.
The guest book was in the charge of shirley Stitham, sister of the bride, while the gifts were arranged by Mrs. Elwin Lydick.
There were about 50 guests at the ceremony and reception.
The bride was graduated from Bucksport high school in 1948 and was employed for a short time at the Central Maine Power Co., office in Bucksport.
The bridegroom was graduated from Orono high school in 1944. He served 25 months in the Navy and is now a junior at the University of Maine.
Mr. And Mrs. Hayward will reside at 16 Pond street, Orono.
Out-of-town guest were Mr. And Mrs. Clyde Hayward and Charles Hayward, Robert Thomas, Mrs. C. Ellesmore, Orono; Joseph Eaton, Mrs Barrett Newcomb and daughters Brenda and Jane, Bangor; Mr. And Mrs. Elwin Lydick, Mrs. May Lydick, Mrs. Maude Kelso, Portland; Mr. And Mrs. Ted Herrick, Mr. And Mrs. Richard Briggs, Orono.
Bucksport Bride ? Mrs. Clyde A., Hayward, above, was Miss Lucille May Stitham, daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Harley Stitham of Bucksport before her recent marriage. (Taylor photo)
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Late G. T. Harper.
Funeral Largely Attended by Friends, Business associates and Others.
The Funeral of the late George t. Harper took place yesterday afternoon following service at the Baptist Church, Geary, and it was one of the largest funeral ever seen in that district, notwithstanding the heavy storm prevailing at the time. Men from all walks of life were present, including Hon. W. G. Clark and members of J. Clark & Son, to pay tribute to one who through his long life had been held in the highest esteem. Service was conducted by Rev. W. H. Elgee, Rev. A. Rogerson and Rev. Dr. G. M. Young, and a quartette from Brunswick St. Baptist Church sang two hymns. There were many floral tributes and burial in Wilmot Section, Rural Cemetery. The chief mourners were Fred A. Harper, Mrs M. Lois Boone, Mr. And Mrs. Trueman D. Carr, Pauline Carr, Mr. And Mrs. E. L. Brown, Mr. And Mrs. Chas. Harper, Mr. And Mrs. Milburn Harper, Mr. And Mrs. Howard C. Kerr, Maurice Harper, Mr. And Mrs. Marvin A. Boone, Mr. And Mrs. T. Manzer Howe, Mrs. Fred Boone, Mr. And Mrs. Arnold Boone, Mr. And Mrs. Alfred Boone, Allan Boone, Mr. And Mrs. Charles Drummond, Mr. And Mrs. A. Craig Parker, Mr. And Mrs. Charles Howe, Arlene Brown, Mr. And Mrs. Stewart Brown, Barbara Harper, Roberta Kerr, Mr. And Mrs. Rupert Boone, Mr. And Mrs Samuel Shanks, Jr., Mr. And Mrs. Bennie Smith, Donald Boone, J. Duncan Boone, P. T. Chapman, Mr. And Mrs. W. Harper, Mrs. J. Harper, Budd Harper, Lee Harper, Lawrence Harper, Mr. And Mrs. Ralph Harper, Mr. And Mrs. Gordon Hill, Mr and Mrs. Wm. Brown, Mr. And Mrs. Stanley Howe, Mr. And Mrs. Tolbert Carr, Mr. And Mrs Samuel Carr, Mr. And Mrs. Bowman Piercy, Mr. And Mrs. Elzor Till, Mr. And Mrs. Wallace Smith, Mr. And Mrs. Ashley Carr, Mr. Otis Carr, W. A. Till, Mr. And Mrs,. Hanford Kingston, Mrs. Wardie Boone, Mrs. Charles Howe, Mr. And Mrs. Fred Carr, Thomas Howe, Newton Howe, Pearl Howe, Mrs. Ernest Carroll, Mr. And Mrs. Wesley Maxwell, Miss Bertha Perry Mrs. Wm. Guthrie. The bearers were Judge J. B. Dickson, a. McF. Limerick; Gordon Todd, Wm. A. Gibson, Earle L. Merrithew and Wallace Bridges.
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Shopping Basket ? by Staff Photographer Roberts
Robert M. Young, Hillis Street, wanted to go shopping but couldn?t get his car out or leave his children home. Robert, Jr., aged 4, could make his own way pretty well, but what about Wendy, 18 months? Young came up with this novel answer. Wendy proved a very happy passenger in the pack basket, he said. They were photographed at Rosemont Corner.
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Censored Mail
Mr. And Mrs. Russell Getchell received this week their first letter since March 15 from their son Pvt. Russell Getchell, Jr., who is serving in Hawaiian Islands with the U. S. Army.
The letter received , used quite frequently by soldiers in his company, follows.
?Dear Folks: I?m censored,
Can?t write a thing,
Just that I?m well
And sign my name.
Can?t tell when it?s sunny,
Can?t tell when it rains;
All Military secrets
Must secrets remain.
Don?t know where I?m going,
Don?t know where I?ll land,
Couldn?t inform you
If met by a band.
Can?t tell where we sailed from
Can?t mention the date,
And can?t even remember
The meals that I?ve ate
Can?t keep a diary,
For such is a sin.
Can?t keep the envelopes
Your letter came in.
Can?t keep a flashlight
To guide me at night,
Can?t smoke a cigaret,
Except out of sight.
Don?t know for sure
As what I can do,
Except stamp this envelope
And mail it to you.?