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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1944

Page

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Lionsesses Party at Goodwill Club a Great Success

Bath Lionesses held a Thursday meeting and supper at the Goodwill clubhouse Woolwich. Twenty members pledged dresses and slips for layettes for wives of service members and hospital patients as a Red Cross project. Next meetings are scheduled April 20 May 4 and May 25.

Bath Lioneses Goodwill Woolwich Lionesses Red Cross Red Cross Committee South End Edgar Leavitt Central Church Parish House Hotel Eagle Brunswick New Lionesses Miles Hagan Clinton Owen Stephen R. Jones Arthur Bowker Reds Greens Blues Wendell Heald Arthur King Charles Bartlett Alexander MacDonald James McLaughlin Goodwill Club Arthur Orr Nelson Rice Percy Marston Costello Hall Edward Reed Freeman Oliver Philip S. Staley

Bath School explains Lanham Act grant to Bath

The Bath School department explains a Lanham Act grant of 11932 dollars to the City of Bath to cover the 1943 44 deficit in operating costs. The funds responded to a May 1943 application revised January 1944, supporting expanded classrooms teachers and services for record enrollment around 2450 in all Bath schools.

Bath School Department City of Bath Federal Works Agency

Governor Sewall War Mask Sells at Auction

The gas mask used by Governor Sewall in World War I sold for 11000 at a Republican state convention war bond auction. High bidder Clifford N. Carver of Searsport and New York represented the GOP pinan. Sewall, an ace with seven confirmed victories, flew in France. Arthur Stearns of Bath, a veteran Bath Iron Works draftsman, is a Memorial Hospital patient.

Arthur Stearns Chestnut Street Bath Iron Works

Jury verdict reversed in Bath Iron Works case

A Maine Superior Court rescript sets aside the Sagadahoc jury verdict in the Reginald C. Spence case against Bath Iron Works over halowax acne from degaussing cables. The ruling holds Workmen's Compensation does not cover occupational disease and discusses employer duties to warn of known hazards.

Maine Superior Court Sagadahoc Justus H. Miller Bath Iron Works Reginald C. Spence Bath Iron Works Corporation United States Navy Waldoboro Bath Iron Works Prp Arthur E. Sewall Harold J. Rubin Edward W. Bridgham Bath John P. Carey William Mahoney Portland

Jury finds Crocker guilty of selling firearm to a minor

In municipal court Judge Deering presided over cases including Patrolman George R. Crocker found guilty of selling a firearm to a minor after testimony from officers at his Front Street store. Crocker was fined 10 dollars with 14.06 dollars in costs and his attorney appealed with sureties posted.

Gardiner R. Deering George R. Crocker Police Department Edward W. Bridgham Reading Crocker Ralph O. Dale Joseph Williams Donald Crosby Front Street Dale Louis A. Violette Topsham Mvesasit Moother Charles T. Small Paul A. Gregware Roger Gregware Bath

Sagadahoc County Candidates File for June Primaries

Augusta April 18 candidates listed with party and posts for Sagadahoc County. Bath Bath Richmond Phippsburg Tops ham and other towns include county attorney clerk of courts sheriff judges probate and several representatives to the legislature and two senators among those filing nomination papers.

Augusta Sagadahoc Ralph O. Dale Bath Esther L. Brown Joseph W. Randlette Richmond Charles W. Messenger Elizabeth Deering Raymond M. McIintire Phippsburg Ralph E. Nowell West Bath Earl McFee Roger E. Williams Topsham Forrest C. Legard Arthur J. Dunton George A. Baker Helen M. Moses L. Eugene Thebeau Alvin W. Mitchell Carlton Day Reed Woolwich Frank H. Todd

Commander Neilson Addresses Meeting at Central Church

Commander Harold Neilson of the US Navy spoke to the Pilgrim Fellowship of Central church Sunday evening. About 25 attendees heard him recount naval life and stress home-front duties as essential to victory. Natalie Bartlett led opening worship. Bob Rice directed community singing. next week’s meeting will wrap the year with business and a photo.

Comdr Neilson Natalie Bartlett Joseph Bartlett Nancy Gregware Elaine Noyes Frances Callan Dick Andrews Bob Rice

Bath Riflemen Lose Damariscotta Match

The Bath Rifle and Pistol Association lost to Lincoln County Rifle Association at Damariscotta Sunday evening by 896 to 983. Fifteen Bath members attended as guests of the Lincoln County team. A social hour with refreshments followed the shooting, and plans for a four position match between the organizations are under consideration.

Bath Rifle and Pistol Association Lincoln County Rifle Association Damariscotta Lincoln County

Lam bert Park housing woes prompt inspection and critique

Congressman Hale led a tour of Lambert Park North End homes revealing severe defects from water in basements to shifting foundations and unusable semi permanent houses. Tenants and officials urged drainage surveys, questioned rents, and discussed repairs while noting 40 units condemned and families moved to permanent structures.

William Shakespeare Bard of Avon Lambert Park North End Robert Hale Fred D. Farnsworth Tenants Kennebec Hale Isaac F. Jones Emerton C. Gross Saunders L. Patterson Tenants’ Council Farnsworth

County Delegates Pick Committees At G O P Session

Bangor Sagadahoc delegates from Bath and surrounding towns elected to state and district committees at the Republican State Convention in Bangor. Names include Justus H Miller and Miss Bessie E Dickinson of Bath for State committee. Arrowsie Crosby and Roscoe G Bailey among district selections. local officials chosen for Sagadahoc committee. Rumors place Roscoe G Bailey of Bath as a potential presidential elector.

Bangor Sagadahoc Bath Justus H Miller Bessie E. Dickinson Arrowsie Charles Crosby Edna Crosby Roscoe G. Bailey Barbara Ross Bowdoin Linwood Skelton Lena Skelton Bowdoinham Philip Nealley Mary Nealley Georgetown Earl Hagan Phippsburg Winfield W. Morse Richmond Earle McPhee Topsham Joseph Bradigan Florence Dunklee West Bath Earle. Donnett Lillian Donnell Woolwich Frank R. Bailey Russell Steiner Anne Deering Edmund A. Rothwell Herbert Adams Florence Mariner Leona Hackett Cleveland Curtis Dorothy Stewart Seward Emmons Raymond M. McIntire John Parker Lena Curtis John L. Jack Milward Patten Edward W. Haggett John C. Gilmore Frank H. Turner Elizabeth Deering

Newell Succeeds Kaiser as USS President at Annual Meeting

At USS annual meeting William S. Newell of Bath Iron Works was elected president, succeeding Henry J. Kaiser. Miss Joanna Colcord named secretary, succeeding Mrs. Lewis W. Douglas. Kaiser and Douglas remain on USS Board. Newell active in maritime industry and local firms. Colcord noted seafaring writer. Mrs. Harry W. Tucker returns from St Petersburg Florida to Maine visit.

the United Seamen’s Service William S. Newell Bath Iron Works USS Henry J. Kaiser Joanna Colcord Russell Sage Foundation Lewis W. Douglas Kaiser New England Shipbuilding Corporation Maine Central Railroad Bath Trust Company Union Mutual Life Insurance Company American Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers British Institution of Naval Architects Northeast Coast Institution of Engineers and Shipbuilders Harry W. Tucker Middle Street St. Petersburg Fla F. B. Nichols Florida Maine Tucker Rupert H. Baxter

Genesta chapter O E S hosts Sunday Open House at U S O

Miss Eleanor Danforth Miss Ruth Fields and others of Genesta chapter O E S served at the Sunday afternoon Open House session at the U S O. They offered assorted sandwiches pickles assorted cakes and coffee to guests.

Eleanor Danforth Ruth Fields Doris Tobey Martha Bertrand Doris Aikenhead Genesta Chapter U.S.O

Miss Camilla Edge Weds Lieut Edward Lee Jr in Cathedral Ceremony

The wedding of Miss Camilla Sewall Edge daughter of Governor and Mrs Walter Evans Edge of New Jersey to Lieut Edward Brooke Lee Jr of Silver Spring Maryland occurred at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral with Bishop Wallace Gardiner presiding. The bride wore her grandmother's white satin dress and a Brussels lace veil. The ceremony included a large bridal party with six bridesmaids and two flower girls. Several relatives served in the wedding party while others could not attend due to military service overseas.

Camilla Sewall Edge Walter Evans Edge New Jersey Edward Brooke Lee, Jr Silver Spring Trinity Episcopal Cathedral Wallace J. Gardner Diocese of Frederic M. Adams Trinity Cathedral Samuel Steinmetz St. Michael's Church Trenton Mary Esther Edge Hildreth Dunn Washington, D. C Carol Franklin Nancy Mellen New York City Rose Parsons Mary Randolph Rue Elizabeth Trott Providence R. I Camilla Sewall Bath Maine Ann Williams Baltimore Maryland Kate Greenway Blair Lee Walter E. Edge, Jr Louis Cox David Scull Chestnut Hill Richard Hooker Wilmer, Jr Loyall Howard Edge Ventnor N. J William Jackson McLean Virginia J.g Hobart Chatfield-Taylor Henry Morgenthau Matthew J. Looram Francis Faulkner Sandford Bronxville N. Y John E. Newlin Gustavus Ober Ill Wallace Lanahan, Jr Towson Charles R. Divine A. U.S Miss Edge St. Timothy’s School Catonsville Wireland Sarah Lawrence College New E. Brooke Lee, Jr Edge Lieut E. Edge Lee, Jr E. Brooke Lee Silver Springs Clarence Aspinwall Washington

Also Mentioned on This Page

Secretary of State Pilgrim Fellowship Central Church Bath Riflemen O.H. T. V. Bateese CS Dolloff Ly. .R. Bateese O.H. T T A. Petit J. Homan E. Oliver P. Staley P. Pert G.O.P Miss Dickinson The United Seamen’s Service Walter E. Edge Trenton, N. J Pennsylvania Tel Center Street Bath, Maine
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