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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1945

Page

4

Widow Avis E Foye of Wiscasset Dies at 65

Avis Ethel Foye 65 widow of Sutton E Foye died at her Churchill street home April 14 after lifelong residence in Wiscasset. Surviving sister Edith Kitchen Haskins Waterford NY and brother Floyd Kitchen Cambridge MA. Funeral at Cowley Funeral Home Tuesday at 2 pm Rev Heigham officiating. Burial Greenlawn cemetery. Relatives from out of town included Haskins of Waterford NY Kitchen of Cambridge MA Crocker of Dresden Remick and John Trussell of Dresden.

Avis Ethel Foye Sutton E. Foye Churchill Street James E Josephine Kitchen Foye Edith Kitchen Haskins Waterford N. Y Floyd Kitchen Cambridge Mass George Crocker Dresden Cowley Dren Augusta Leeman Potter Washington Street Frank Colby Carlin Middle Street Lawrence Averill Worcester Ancestral Acres Sheepscot Robert Smith High Street Zina H. Davis Boothbay Harbor Grammar School Harvey R. Pease Miss Davis Portland William Carr Pasadena Calif Willis Clifford Boston New York North Edgecomb Lawrence Davis Germany John P. Chase Anna Cate Charles A. Day Robert T. Heigham Bridgton Robert H. Heigham Summer Street LeRoy Wright Wiscasset Mars Stillwell Burma China Wright Ronald Brewer East Walpole Melrose Valarie Beande Frances Grover Bangor Arthur Nelson C. H. Grover Avis Foye Anne Nelder Alberta P. Sherman Vera Southard Ruthena T. Clark Josephine Plumstead South Portland Antoinette Plumstead Federal Street Woman's Club of Congregational Vestry Organ Society Wilmot B. Mitchell Pemaquid Henry W. Webb Charles E. Cowley William L. Frye Joseph Coffin Lon Jewett Lawrence H. Marston Peter Malden Roy R. Marston Main Street Jean L Margaret A. Gowdey University of Maine Alfred H. Lennox Bath Memorial Hospital Leighton Hallowell Eastland Esther Evans Madison Sidney G. Evans Frederick Tripp Baby Rockland Tripp Eastern Star Star Club William H. Burton

Ve Day plans and community prayers in Wiscasset

Word of the European cease fire triggers bells and a 7:30 p.m. intercession service at the First Congregational church. Local clergymen lead the service with Maine State Guard in attendance and all citizens urged to attend plus churchs open for meditation.

Europe Wiscasset First Congregational Church Maine State Guard

West Bath community notices and gatherings update

West Bath hosts a hospital auxiliary meeting at Meadow Ledges with plans for summer. A district service at West Bath church, a district superintendent visit on May 6, and a Red Cross sewing group session at Grange hall are noted. Several local families and travelers are cited with visits, travels, and celebrations.

Bath Memorial West Bath Grange Hall Red Cross Melvin Comeau Charles Doyle Fred Larrabee Harry Peterson Llewellyn Rogers Francis Deehan Annie Towle James Cooke Sidney Pendleton Roland Larrabee John Larrabee Larrabee’s Grove Merton Wright Conrad Jeanette Boudreau Marshal Boudreau David Bobbie Joanne Charles Dunham Jeffery Joan Larrabee Everett Waterman Hayden Rogers Rumford Power Co Rumford Ralph H. McNary Jack Marblehead Mass John H. McNary Donald Hendreson Winthrop Dana Small Rufus Lombard Owen Thompson Waterville Ernest Bartholomany Portland Albert White Leon Felker Richard Augusta Joseph Larrabee James Apt Shirley East Brunswick Marshall Boudreau John Perkins Howard Carlton Arrowsic Kenneth L. Patterson Kenneth C. Patterson Roland Carlton France Armory Bath Stephen Burnham Irving Burnham, Jr Irving Burnham Warren Babbidge Mr. Babbidge Islesboro Lincolnville James Jenkins I. M. Trufant Wilbur Brown Brunswick Robert Burnham Stanley Lewiston Paul Lemont USN James Lemont George McLean Bates Stover Francis Germany Camp Devens Charles McEwen Andover McEwen Larrabee's Grove

Grace Lloyd Visits Boothbay Harbor Nurse at Home

Miss Grace Lloyd of Boothbay Harbor spends a fortnight at the Old Folks Home acting as substitute for Mrs. Fanny Gass who is ill and confined to her room. She plans to visit her cousin Mrs. Ella Legard of North Street before returning home.

Grace Lloyd Boothbay Harbor Old Folks Home Fanny Gass Miss Lloyd Ella Legard North Street

John L. Sise Returns to Bath Iron Works

John L. Sise of Center street ends a ten day vacation in New York City and resumes duties at Bath Iron Works.

John L. Sise Center Street New York City Bath Iron Works

Styrene's Role in Plastics Manufacturing

Styrene features prominently in plastics production, serving as a key monomer for polymerization. Its use spans numerous industries, with end products ranging from resins to foam materials influencing manufacturing processes and material properties.

Camp and Auxiliary Have Fair and Sale

T W Hyde Camp and Auxiliary Sons of Union Veterans held a Saturday fair and sale with proceeds reported as a good sum. Activities included a rummage sale in the lower hall at 1 PM and a fancy work sale in the upper hall at 2 PM with numerous helpers and crafted items. A baked bean supper followed from 4:30 to 7 PM chaired by Auxiliary president Mrs. Jennie Miller. Evening beano and prize drawings complemented the event.

T. W. Hyde Camp Auxiliary Sons of Union Veterans of the Marion Darrah Martha Wilson Gertrude Stewart Mary Pratt Alice Rideout Mabel Ansert Gladys Robinson Dorothea Wilson Geraldine Brown Lucelia Blake Lorraine Gillis Warner Edith Miller Myrtle Wilson Florence Sawyer Jennie Miller Flora Glidden Lucelia_ Blake Lillian Warner Cora Burns Jennie Garey Mildred Harry Warner Frances Warner Lillian Farrington Maurice J. M. Warner Harry Warner Eva Lemont Eleanor Boyd

West Bath Church Elects Officers at Annual Meeting

West Bath Methodists met at the home of Robert D. Metcalf at Campbell's Pond for a 2:30 service. A business session followed with elections for the coming year and notices of attendance at Grange Sunday in June.

West Bath E. W. Grieg E. K. Thompson Katherine McNary Myra M. Metcalf Robert D. Metcalf Ernest E. Williams Rev. C. B. Oliver Loring Small Edna Thompson Alice R. Small Ernest Williams William Donnell Sadie Davis C. H. Bates

West Bath Reviews Zoning Ordinance Options

A West Bath committee studying town zoning met with Elmer B. Williams of Foster's Point. About thirty people attended including selectmen. Williams outlined steps to regulate growth and nuisances and suggested laws on rubbish disposal, building, fire, and health protections. He will submit concrete suggestions later for further consideration.

West Bath Elmer B. Williams Foster’s Point Oscar I. Emerson Brunswick Emerson

Woolwich First Baptist Church Activities Report

Woolwich First Baptist Church notes morning service at 10 with Mrs. J. M. Gowdey giving a message. Evening service at 7.30 on the Fourth Chapter of Acts. A day session attended by several members. meeting planned to discuss reopening Day's Ferry and nearby churches.

First Baptist Church Woolwich Center J. M. Gowdey Church Matthew Curtis Plant Sutter Arthur Williams Marion Berry Gertrude Gowdey Hilton Soule Carol Florence Hathorne Day's Ferry Nequasset Sagadahoc Ferry Nequasset Congregational Church Elsie Anderson R.N Damariscotta Florence Temple Maine Teachers Association Bath College Little Theater Lewiston Woolwich Teachers’ Club Lincoln Androscoggin Sagadahoc Federated Church National Education Association Washington Dean Russell Colby College

Rotary Club Returns to Sedgwick Meeting

Rotary year begins July 1 with officers named including President George B. Wolstenholme and Vice Presidents Harold Troop and Charles Doyle. Treasurer Carl Kennedy and Secretary Hollis Garey elected. report unanimously adopted. Clyde A. Mallett attended as a guest.

Rotary George B. Wolstenholme Harold Troop Charles Doyle Carl Kennedy Hollis Garey Clyde A. Mallett

Oak varieties and finishing options overview

About 300 oak species exist worldwide with nearly 50 in the United States. Oak wood has long been used in furniture and flooring and accepts attractive finishes such as staining shellacking varnishing lacquering waxing and oiling, or coatings like paint and enamel when grain preservation is not required.

United States

Dresden Community News Roundup and School Rally

Mrs Cora Gahan returns to South Portland with son Lawrence after winter visit. Mid dle Bridge school holds a Sunday school under Evangelist Henderson. Dr Alexander Cairns preaches sunrise sermon. Mrs Clayton Mayers sings at Dresden Mills M E church. Harold Bickford’s friends wish her speedy recovery. Bridge Academy fundraiser at Masonic hall awards Jay Darling top prize. State entrance exam for high school set for May 8.

Cora Gahan South Portland Lawerence Middle Bridge School Evangelist Henderson Gardiner Alexander Cairns Clayton Mayers M. E Dresden Mills South Dresden Harold Bickford Gardiner City Hospital Harold Averill Richmond Averill Minnie Rittall Lyndel Good Oscar Bailey Donald Robbins Leroy Robbins Camp Devens Masonic Bridge Academy Jay Darling William Durgan Bruce Alexander Richmond High School

Nequasset Ladies Auxiliary Meets At Nequasset Home

Nequasset Ladies Auxiliary met at Mrs. Frank Bailey's home with 18 members and two children present. Hostesses included Miss Sarah Bailey and others. plans were made for a May 9 bake sale and 5:30 bean supper. next meeting May 3 at the Nequasset Congregational vestry with hosts listed. Birthday gifts were given to three members.

Nequasset Frank Bailey Sarah Bailey Ralph Bowers Maurice Hathorne Dora Bailey Ruth Dubar Mabelle Tracey Thelma Squiers Fritz Klippel Mabel Jack Hazel O'Presley Norma Holbrook

Birthday Party for Peter Arthur Terrault

Mrs. Pauline Terrault and Mrs. Barbara Bailey hosted a birthday party for Peter Arthur Terrault on Tuesday afternoon. Guests included many children with their mothers, who played games and enjoyed refreshments and a cake baked by Mrs. Amos Perry.

Pauline Terrault Barbara Bailey Elm Street David Wallace Roger Brown Pamela Jane Brown Allan Chryston Leigh Baley Peter Arthur Terrault John Preney Doris Rae Dorothy Lee Robin Stone Earl Maines Stanley Wallace Harold Brown Arthur Brown Alexander Chryston James Muprhy Mary Scales

Rotenone Yields Rise From Derris Root Harvests

In Middle America test harvests rotenone refinable root yields reach 8 to 9 percent of root weight, with record crops achieving 10 and 11 percent. Derris plants mature tuberous roots in about 18 months, and growers discard roots over one half inch diameter to focus on higher yield portions.

Middle America

Child's Fork Suits Young Hands for Learning

A salad fork with flat broad tines and a comfortable handle helps children practice dining skills until they gain control for a standard fork.

Swallows Return to Bay Point Nests and Local News

Bay Point reports tree swallows back after several days absent building nests in birdhouses. They lay eggs over a four day cycle with male in treetop guarding and feeding duties ongoing. The week brings chipping sparrows finches and wood thrushes arrival plus a note from J O Swift World Telegram editor about family activities and roles.

J. Oti Swift Nature World-Telegram Josian Movement Swif Mr. Swift Hays Carrol Deering Bath Elizabeth Frederick Moffatt Corliss Stree Baptist Church Charles Hanna LeRoy Moore Clyd Pinkham Audray Yarmouth Academy Sherman Campbell Rose Byre Sherman Campbell Wright Phippsburg Roger Hovey Arthur Maxwel Richmond George Gate Arthur Maxwell

Portland couple arrives for season at Sebasco Estates

Mr and Mrs N A Cushi of Portland have reached the summer home at Sebasco Estate to stay through the season.

N. A. Cushi Portland Sebasco Estat

Also Mentioned on This Page

Tech United National Clothing Collection Raymond B. Sherman Wiscasset Academy Race William Cost Earl R. Rines Clarence Race Earl D. Rines, Jr Bernard Bailey John L. Blagdon Charles J. DiPerri Bernard McFadden Forest Lewis Earl Lewis John Chase George Chase Lincoln County Ministers Association Congregational Church Aubrey Hastings Eric Robinson Newcastle George A. Chiera Edward H Methodist Church Henry VanDeman Lincoln County Waldoboro George G. Chiera Lincoln County Ministers’ Association Aurolyn Rines Barbara Merry Valeria Bean Graydon Fowles Marlene Washburn Arlene Dalton Marilyn Jackson Rita Gross Gertrude Gross Judith Rines Jane McGrath Schuyler Fairfield Muriel Lewis Carol Brown Pilgrim Fellowship Central Congregational Church Clara Dow Geneva Sherman Veryle ‘Bachelder Lorraine Light Helen Light Robert Fairfield Frances Bachelder Leon J. Shepard State Bureau of Identification Lincoln County Sheriff's Department Maine Captain Shepard Winnifred Scott Machias Sheriff Pinkham Woman’s Club of Stanley M. Brown Brown Lawrence B. Haggett Bradford C. Redennett Alberta Larrabee Josephine Foye Edith Hutchins Carrie McKenney Irene Metcalf Virginia Adams Sidney Dyer Howard Kaler Chil Paul E. Snook Portsmouth N. H Paul Edward Jr Snook Norman E. Rand Rand Charles R. Higns Edmund A. Rothwell Joe Marsh Lee Mapes Homer Bently Lee Homer U. S. Brewers Foundation Frank H. Holley Main St Woolwich Maxine Walker Frank J. Walker Marolyn Temple Elinore Carlton Henry Carlton Maine General Hospital Good Will Club Florence Carlton Irvin Miller Woodville Louise Miller River Road Bristol Fire Department Wilbur Howe Elwood Howe Pinehurst Billerica Sarah Bagley Wright Cyril E. Bousfield Sebaco Lake Rotary Club Sedgwick Nequasset Ladies Auxiliary Meeting Peter Terrault ST. Mary’s Clothing Drive St. Mary’ Parish Europ St. Marys Parish Directe Woowich Boothbay Habor St. Mary's Knights of Columbus Father Cunnings Boy Scouts Girl Scouts Knights of Chella
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