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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1946
Page
5
The local office reports brisk business this period with Wis enseet’s runners-up noted in order. Local residents show optimism as commerce and services rebound, supported by steady demand and community activity in the harbor area.
A four by twelve foot aluminum bath built float was tested on Commercial Street by a group of men. Gediman plans further aluminum crafts including boats for cottages and lakes with salt water resistant construction and envisions a local industry employing 200 to 300 workers.
The Pine Tree Society for Crippled Children voted to expand Camp Crippled Children by adding seven log cabins formerly owned by the North Pond Club. The cabins on the shore are furnished with Franklin stoves or large fireplaces. Executive director Mrs. Burton L. Preston has surveyed work in several cities as plans grow to accommodate about 110 children this summer at Belgrade Lakes camp.
Mrs. Andrew Cahill of South Street has returned to her home after a several day stay as a patient at Memorial Hospital.
The Queen Esther Rebekah lodge celebrated its annual event Tuesday of last week in Lemont with a supper and program. Officers from 1881 were recalled and the lodge, once meeting in Portland, has met at Odd Fellows hall for over 40 years and now has more than 100 members.
Bath's Cobb-Watson Co. on Center street requests public patience as alterations proceed. The store remains open but customer comfort is reduced during changes. Material delays have lengthened the project and paused some improvements. The men's department moved to the first floor while the second floor is being converted to a boys and students department.
The article reports the U S Navy sinking 24 Japanese submarines including the sub that towed the cruiser Indianapolis. Six destroyers involved were Bath built vessels the Goodrich and the Larsen among them. Joseph Spear son of Mr and Mrs Allan Spear Pearl street returned home after discharge.
Liu, a Chinese graduate and former M C A official, told Bath Chamber of Commerce members that China faces domestic reform and that democracy can avert civil war. He warned fighting worsens global problems and urged not to rely on empty words to solve international disputes. Charles B. Doyle introduced him.
A surprise personal shower was hosted for Mrs. John M. Conley Jr. by Mrs. Harry Ring Jr. at her Park Street home Friday evening. Guests attended including Mrs. Leonard Wetherbee and Mrs. Farley Mayo Jr. Gifts were opened and guests played cards before refreshments.
Miss Isabelle A. Smart daughter of Willard M and the late Miriam Smart Norway and Philip M Wallace son of Mr and Mrs Irving Wallace Small Point Beach were married Sunday afternoon at three in the Wesley church parsonage with Rev Chester B Oliver officiating The bride a Morse High School 1937 graduate wore soldier blue crepe silk and carried a white Bible The double ring ceremony followed Groom recently discharged from the Army served as a sergeant in the European Theater They will reside in Ashdale
About 40 members of Dunlap Commandery traveled to Lewiston Thursday to confer the Order of Malta on a candidate for Lewiston Commandery. Under Commander Charles Bartlett the Dunlap knights witnessed the full ceremony with many commanderies in attendance. Afterward, light refreshments were served in the banquet hall before returning home.
Sgt Gordon W Sedgley, local Army Recruiting sergeant, was taken to the Army hospital at Fort Williams Tuesday. During his 30 day hospital leave, Pfc Drew and Pfc Ballinger will Sedat on recruiting work for Sgt ey.
An Armory event on April 12 features murals on the west gym wall by Carl Broggs and others, depicting athletic fields and courts. The show includes a coronation ceremony for the Mohiba queen, a floor show, candid photography, and Mohiba souvenirs. Tickets and reserved tables are selling fast.
At St Marys church two Bath Boy Scouts were honored for duties at the altar of God. William Grainger and Edmond Parady Jr received A D Altare Dei crosses, blessed and pinned by Rev Father Maney. District Commissioner Edwin R Andrews and Field Executive Harmon W Smith attended. Walter Norton photographed the event.
Bath liquor store will no longer close at noon starting Monday April 1 to align with state policy. Boothbay Harbor store also will not close during the noon hour. Both shops had closed to aid war production by freeing man hours for plant work in Bath and Boothbay Harbor.
Harry M. Boucher and Gretchen Morgan Myers wed at Rev. David L. Wilson’s residence on Washington Street with a double ring ceremony. The bride wore a light grey suit with red accessories and a red rose corsage. bridesmaid C June Partridge wore deep blue. The couple, residents of Bath after the ceremony, plan to live there following a brief honeymoon.
Admiral Gillette is among 12 officers placed on inactive status as a precursor to downsizing holding flags. A Cherokee Iowa native and 1909 Naval Academy graduate with an MS from Columbia, he has worked at the Boat Co. and directed Pearl Harbor salvage and repair work, later heading the bureau of ships administration in Washington. He resides at 11 Worthington Road and will relocate to Bath upon orders.
The Maine Branch Advisory Board of Women for Victory and Lasting Peace met at York Hall Washington Street with Mrs. Summer Sewall presiding. Delegates were elected for the National Convention April 24 to 27 and the group discussed May activities and district reports. Attending included Mrs. Donald Payson, Miss Theresa Stuart, Mrs. Burton L. Preston, Mrs. Harriet Gray, and others.
Joseph S. Stetson and Robert Owen of Brunswick open the Stetson Owen Flying Service at New Meadows offering student instruction under CCA licensed instructors and charter flights. The airfield sits on golf links road between Bath roads with a 2000 foot runway, the region’s longest, and plans a Cooper hangar and aircraft sales.
Bath Peter Parts at 194 Front Street received a framed plaque from Wilkening Manufacturing Co of Philadelphia and Toronto for five years continuous service in distributing Pedrick Pist on Rings locally. F W Wilkening praised the record as proof of reliability while De DiPietro accepted the plaque for display.
The ceremony took place Saturday afternoon at the Methodist Church of Pritchard with out of town guests and relatives attending. Mrs Kleber, Morse High School graduate, is the bride while John OConnor served as escort. the couple planned a Pennsylvanian reunion and wartime service narrative followed at the reception.
Memorial plants and a public meeting mark the memory of Mrs. Irene Turna Avgelt in Maine. A Lewiston gathering hosted by Central Maine Power Co discusses pressure canners and canning gear. Announcements include the birth of Jane Brown Morrison in Houston and engagements of Pearl Skelton to an unnamed partner and Carmaline Skelton to Horace Lancaster. Fire crews battled a grass fire on Bowdoinham River road. John B. Woodbury of South Portland, former Maine Steel vice president, dies.
Historic classified notice offers a 10 acre farm for rent this fall. Electrical service available to support tillage and farming needs. Bright views and potential for agricultural use.
Personal items list weekend visits from Auburn Andover and St. Louis guests. Linwood Rideout returns from visiting sister De Morrison Jr. Warren Morgan family from Portland stayed with Earl Brown family. Betty Romaine and children head to St. Louis after visiting Hobart residence. Children’s World Crusade girls group met at Jessie Ames home led by Cynthia Denham and Jane Dud-Gevere from Bowdoinham. Augusta pardon hearing attended by Dr Merrill of Richmond. Hobart family hosted Calais visit with Hobart’s father Smith Agams.
The P T A meeting announced a program for pre school parents and children entering school this fall. Mrs James Noftal, state Summer Round chair, outlined events and the annual prize for a deserving girl graduate. Officers were set for May. next meeting will be May 7 at South Streets with guest speaker Mrs Kenneth Smith.
Alvin L. Presby and Ruth L. Goodsell of Bath were married Tuesday evening at 45 Meadow Way. Rev. Charles L. Kinney officiated. matron of honor was Mrs. Ralph Card and the best man was the groom’s brother. The groom works as a moulder at Torrey Roller Bushing Co. and recently left the Army. After a short wedding trip they will reside in Bath.
A new feature suggests installing hot water pipe lines under sidewalks to melt snow, reducing the need for shoveling and keeping walkways clear during winter. The concept aims to improve safety and convenience for homeowners.
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