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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1944

Page

4

Wiscasset Legion Honors 25th Anniversary With New Members

The 25th anniversary of the Brad ford-Sortwell-Wright American Legion Post was marked by a birthday supper at the Masonic hall. Seven World War II veterans joined, including Harold B. Dowling and Charles F. Metcalf, as Auxiliary President Frank Metcalf presented a $25 gift. The event featured initiation by Cmdr. MacQueston, with Garrison Hill OBS serving, and a patriotic dining room display.

Bradford-Sortwell-Wright American Legion Post Masonic Hall American Legion Auxiliary Bernard Merry Earl Dana Rines, Jr Harvey R. Pease Robert C MacQuesten Legion Auxiliary Frank Metcalf Harold B. Dowling Charles FE. Metcalf C. Hayward Milo T. Were Kenneth G. Beane John M. Lewis Carroll F. Dodge MacQueston George B Gavett L. Frank Metcalf Edwin S. Pooler Garrison Hill OBS Louise J Blagden Cora Beane Minnie Lewis Eunice Adams Lulu Riley Carolyn Pendleton Alberta Blayden Inez Burton Arly Foster William Burton Henry Rines

Pemaquid DAR Meeting Highlights and War Talk

Charles E. Knight was chosen Moderator and routine business was transacted. Lieut.-Comdr. Neilson gave a wartime talk to the Pemaquid chapter DAR at the Congregational vestry. Five new members were approved after the nominating report. Mrs. Stonie Clifford departed for New York to attend the National Convention.

Wiscasset Fire Society Charles E. Knight West Indies Comdr Neilson Pemaquid Daughters of the American Revolution Congregational Vestry Lonie Clifford Damariscotta Elizabeth Reed Boothbay Harbor Maud Loughlin Newcastle Inez Aver Grace Cowley Lois Frye

Obituary notices from Wiscasset reflect community service

Mary Gertrude Hubbard dies at 53 after weeks of illness at the Taylor home in Wiscasset. Survived by husband Joseph E. Hubbard, three daughters and six grandchildren. Funeral at the Taylor home led by Rev. Robert H. Heighham. Other obituaries note Mrs. Nancy Gould Nason 74 of York Village and community updates on local clubs, schools, and civic groups in Wiscasset.

Mary Gertrude Taylor Joseph E. Hubbard Richard H. Taylor Taylor Hodge Street Wiscasset Hubbard Thomas Campbell Bucksport Congregational Church Paul Hublbert Dorchester Mass George Davison Alice D. Taylor Mrs. Hubbard Mr. Hubbard YMCA Cuba Havana Turin Italy Bangor Ymca Somerville Congregational Church The Organ Society Woman's Club of Book Club American Red Cross Robert H. Heighham Charles C. Chase USN Nancy Gould Nason York Hospital Nason Charles W. Arthur Hyde Windlass Co Greenlawn Kenneth W. Nason Una Hutchins York Village George Hinkley Margaret Carver Edward Rankins Richomond Maurice Rankins Gardiner Charlotte Staples Belfast W. T. Dartnell

Navy Radio Technician program seeks applicants in Portland

Navy recruiting officials report low Eddy Test applicant numbers for the Radio Technician training path. Successful applicants enlist as Seaman First Class with 66 dollars monthly pay, then after about ten months in Chicago qualify as First Class Petty Officer earning 114 dollars monthly. Recruiter E J Watts will be at Bath City Hall Thursday 10 a m to 4 30 p m. WAVES women ages 20 to 36 urged to contact Watts.

Portland Navy E. J. Watts Bath City Hall Watts

Community Notices and Social Roundup in West Bath

West Bath housing brief lists total fund of 263.50 with thanks to solicitors and contributors. Social notes include Wilbert Small as guest of honor at a family dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. Small on Court Street. Cottage prayer meetings planned at Lowell school, with Sunday school transportation offered from Bath. Numerous local residents and visitors are mentioned visiting relatives or spending weekends in Bath, Ogunquit, Portland, Freeport, and Lincolnville.

Harvey R. Pease Augusta Sesson Maine Pease Alan Charles S. Sewall Wiscasset Academy Jean Hutchins LeRoy Farmer Dorothea Morris Geraldine Reay Dorothy Thompson Clifford Hutchins Virginia Butler Conrad Peters Leon Grover, Jr The Organ Society Congregational Vestry Mabel Lewis Alberta Larrabee Harlie Mosher Josephine Faye Harriet Jackson Ray R. Marston Lawrence Marston Malden Stuart Chapin Montsweag Washington American Red Cross Paula Chapin Vermont Henry Demmons Portland Frank H. Hutchins Washington Street Paul R. Morrison Howard Morrissen Frank B. Adams Virgina Adams Harriet Tarr Wollaston Mass Doris Taylor Colby Hubert Taylor Upper Federal Street W. G. Payne North Edgecomb H. E. Rines Rines Osteopathic Hospital Bath Stanley M. Brown Marguerite Brown Boston J. DiPerri Wilbert Small Charles T. Small Court Street Edwin F. Small Ralph H. Dunton Harold Haggett Lucy Ann L. D. Small Dana, Joseph Gerald Small Samuel J. Riggs Berean Baptist Church Brunswick Lowell School Bath Road Trufant Crossing New Bath Road Jennie Larrabee Walter Larrabee John Larrabee Irving Burnham Laurance Burnham Ogunquit J. B. Cooke Henry Boudreau Sally Weed Leonard Smith Elizabeth Condon Brookville Warren Babbidge, Jr Lincolnville Arthur Holbrook Earle Lane Freeport Perry Holbrook Stanley Williams Francena Percy Holbroook Charlotte Cargill Kermit Agnes Cargill Courtney Stover Ernest Snow Pfe Robert Snow U.S. A Marianna Field Fla Waterman Marilyn Wing Carroll Wing Bath Memorial Hospital

West Bath Farm Bureau Holds Sewing Day for Red Cross

West Bath Farm Bureau met at Mrs Edward K Thompson home for a full day of sewing for the Red Cross. The group thanked the Cancer Fund and planned a May 11 sewing machine clinic led by Ruth MacGregory with Mrs Perry Thompson hosting. Additional attendees included Mrs Robert Coombs and others. OPA announces extra rationing for isolated Maine residents starting April 20 with 28 meat and fat points monthly, via local War Price and Rationing Boards.

West Bath Farm Bureau Edward K. Thompson Red Cross L. D. Small Thompson Cancer Fund Perry Thompson Ruth MacGregory Oscar Adams William Davis Robert Coombs William Coombs Earle Donnell Edwin Haggett Joseph Oliver Ellery Whittemore Frank French Barbara Adams Maine Islands North Woods OPA J. F. Chadbourne

Local clubs share events and community news in Woolwich

Woolwich updates cover Mother's Club activities at Day's Ferry including a June centralized graduation, a May 5 social at the school, and door prizes. Union Bridge Mother’s Club hosts a May 5 public supper to fund school equipment. Reports note residents’ travels, family connections, and local hospital visits, with several community notices and obituaries.

Carlton Day Reed Day’s Ferry Day's Ferry Congregational Church Gilbert Hathorne Clayton Armstrong Arthur Allen Gilbert ‘Hathorne James Thorpe Merle Jameson Mason Carter Ralph Durgin Melvin Howe Roland Raynes Leo Chaput Frank J. Walker

Nequasset Auxiliary Hosts Stork Shower at New Home

The Nequasset Auxiliary enjoyed a luncheon at Mrs. Nellie Libby’s new Nequasset Lake home. The group celebrated Mrs. Stanley Elwell with a pink and white stork shower, centerpieces featuring a glass perambulator and fresh blooms.

Nequasset Home

Osgoods Visit Auburn with Sudds Guests

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Osgood and their daughter Cynthia of Bedford street spent the weekend in Auburn as guests of Mrs. Osgood’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Roland Sudds.

Fred Osgood Cynthia Bedford Street Auburn Mrs. Osgood Roland Sudds

Trailing arbutus scarce as cold snaps hit Bay Point

Miss Ruth E. Keen of Jamaica New York joins the Gallon Club of America by donating blood to the Red Cross and wearing the red ribbon. She knitted socks and helmets for overseas service. Navy promotions include Chester Whitaker to Coxswain third class. Dale Whittaker visited his brother Clyde, now serving in the Navy. Bath visitors and local calls are noted for several residents.

Maxine Walker Swampscott Mass Frank J. Walker Marcia M. Stinson Portland Memorial Hospital Bath Harold Shaw Pvt Lloyd Shaw Fort George Meade Harry Philip Beaney Florida Fred T. Beaney Sagadahoc Ferry Beaney Stanley Teasdale Kittery Ruth Duplissa Hallowell Jordan Wright Barley Neck Road Ronald Clayton Willard Raymond Holman Maine General Hospital T. A. Foster Ronald W. R. Holman Elaine Doris Woolwich Holman Ellen Doray Mrs. Holman Muriel Mitchell R. Doray Emily Chase Elen Phippsburg Blanche Littlefield Miller John Leonard Wilfred Guerin Abraham Kramer William Clancey Raleigh N. C Ruth E. Keen Jamaica L. I N. Y Gallon Club of America American Red Cross Miss Keen Chester Whitaker USN George Gates Dale Whittaker Clyde U. S. Navy Frederick Kingsbury C. Day Echo Valley L. M. Spinney Brunswick Earl Payson Rose Campbell

Eleanor Danforth Hosts Seventh and Eighth Grade Students

Miss Eleanor Danforth of the Huse Memorial school staff entertained seventh and eighth graders at her High street home with a 6 30 dinner. Mrs. Ivan A Trueworthy assisted. Guests included Amelia Mitchell Frances Young Joan Longley Lillian Luke worth Joan Burgess Irene Lake Peggy Garside Janice Knight Marlene Willett. A personal gift was presented to Danforth.

Eleanor Danforth Huse Memorial School High Street Miss Danforth Ivan A. Trueworthy Amelia Mitchell Frances Young Joan Longley Lillian Lukeworth Joan Burgess Irene Lake Peggy Garside Janice Knight Marlene Willett Danforth

Twin Bees Meet in Brunswick Election of Officers Held

The Twin Bees gathered in Brunswick with Mrs. Alta Storer for an all day session. A full course chicken dinner was served at noon. Officers elected include Mrs. Annie Williams president Mrs. Alta Stewart vice president Mrs. Bessie Stimpson secretary Mrs. Gertrude Stewart treasurer and Mrs. Mary Curtis Bath and Mrs. Ola Lombard Brunswick on floral committee. The annual meeting is planned for June 2 at Hotel Eagle Brunswick with a banquet and Mrs. Emma Haley in charge of arrangements.

Nequasset Nellie Libby Nequasset Lake Stanley Elwell Morris Libby Elwell Mae Gilmore Mabelle Tracey Bernice Bailey Hazel Presley Thelma Squires Squires Ruth Dubar Margaret Maass Wiscasset Gladys Haley Margaret Beck Ruth Cromwell Daisy Elwell Ruth Grant Esther Mayo Genesta Carter Ethel Bailey Elizabeth Bowers Dorothy Reed Charlotte Freeman Florence Klippel Martha Hague Mary Reed Florence Hathorne Hazel Presty Norma Holbrook Beatrice Bartlett Amelia Williams Roberta Hathorne Amy Cromwell Ina Leeman Georgie Cates Violet Heal Stephen Squires Alta Storer Pleasant Street Brunswick Annie Williams Alta Stewart Bessie Stimpson Gertrude Stewart Mary Curtis Bath Ola Lombard Hotel Eagle Emma Haley Sarah Potter Viola Melzard Nellie Dunning Florence Jackson Edith Colby

Maine War Finance moves HQ to Congress Building

The Maine War Finance Committee relocates its State Headquarters from Portland to the Congress Building at 142 High Street. Formed in August, the committee consolidated War Savings Staff and Victory Fund to run War Bond Drives and ongoing War Bonds and Stamps sales.

Maine War Finance Committee Portland Congress Building High Street War Finance Committee Maine War Savings Staff and Victory Fund Committee

Also Mentioned on This Page

Charles E. Cowely Mary Hobson Grace L. Knight Mary Campbell S. W. Sewall Harry Mosher Verne Safford Stanley Brown William H. Burton Frank H. Gray Harry D. Mosher Hawley R. Pease Lilac Cottage Wiscasset Inn William Linke Huntoon Hill Grange Grange Hall Robert H. Applin James Hilton Bath Hospital Donald B. MacMillan Peary Greenland North Pole MacMillan Labrador Baffin Land Boy Scouts of America Abnaki Rotary Club Joanna Evans Washington, D. C Sidney A. Evans Mary Hunnewell M. A. Plumstead Alton B. Carl Bingham Herbert Taylor Upper Federal Street Forest C. Littlefield Lawrence B. Haggett Rockland Bangor Harvey R Pease Vivian Giles Edith Rines Blanche Fowle Ivan G. Rines Maurice Rines Maxwell Field Alabama WAC Fort Oglethorpe Wilma G. Foster Foster Bath Iron Works Shipfitters Harry B. Haggett Barvgor Edith M. Rines Vivian R. Giles Charles FE. Cowley Eastern Star American Legion Post Rome Sears, Roebuck and CO Center Street Bath, Maine West Bath Fred Bubier Warren Davis M. E. Knight Howard Mayo Alvin Mitchell Carolyn Rogers Henry White John Wharff Loring Small Auxiliary Charles Henderson Scott Super-Bilt Marguerite Hennessey’s Stre New England Marguerite Hennessey Scott
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