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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1944

Page

4

Wiscasset Woman's Club committee reports and local notices

At a recent executive meeting the Woman's Club of Wiscasset named summer and yearly committees for activities including program education music and hospitality. Lincoln County ministers met at Mr Chiera's cottage with a lobster luncheon and Rev Horace I Holton spoke. Red Cross reports 63000 surgical dressings shipped from Lincoln County. Local improvements include repainting the former Blagdon house and nearby structures. Numerous personal notes list assorted summer guests and residents along with storm repairs and community events scheduled, such as St Philip's annual sale and tea on August 16.

Woman's Club of Wiscasset Harold Campbell Dana Rines Clarence Race John Blagdon Stanley Brown Carolyn S. Varney Charles E. Cowley Josephine A. Foye Joseph Coffin Carl Roy R. Marston Earl D. Rines Charles S. Sewall Alice D. Taylor Samuel J. Sewall F. Burton Haggett George Fisher Theodore Bertocci Harold Haggett Harvey R. Pease Frank L. Metcalf Richard E. Kimball George Gavit Ways and Means Lawrence B. Haggett Josephine Foye Stanley M. Brown Harold Engelbrekt John E. McKenney Charles E. Macurda Mary Campbell George G. Chira Robert H. Heigham Lincoln County Ministerial Association Chiera River Road North Edgecomb Horace I. Holton Congregational Board of Pastoral Supply of Boston Bath W.S. Warland Red Cross Lincoln County Boothbay Harbor Damariscotta Waldoboro George Blagdon Washington Union Streets C. C. Blagdon and Son Alexander Johnston White Elephant Club Fannie Adams Federal Street Alberta Larrabee Sue Bailey Viola Adams Hattie Mosher Vera Haggett Louise Blagdon B. C. Redennett George W. Carleton

Sacred Heart Circle Barbecue At Mrs Perry’s Home

Sacred Heart circle Daughters of Isabella held a barbecue at 1070 High Street Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Frankfurters and hamburgers cooked outdoors, coffee and doughnuts served, followed by bridge and whist. Event replaced the annual shore dinner canceled due to transport difficulties. Attendees included Mrs Perry and fourteen other members such as Mrs Mary McElman Mrs Catherine Burgess Mrs Eva McElman Mrs Mary Arsenault and others.

Sacred Heart Circle Daughters of Isabella Daniel J. Perry High Street Perry Mary McElman Catherine Burgess Eva McElman Mary Arsenault Lida Costain Phoebe Hart Louise Arsenault Noella McNeill Beatrice Thibeaut Celestine Marquis Yvette Allard Margaret Flaherty Mary Cummings May King Alice Burgess Vivian Kronstrand Gladys Parady Mattie Michaud

Dominican Republic Holds Oldest Highway in America

A historic claim places the Dominican Republic as the oldest continuous highway region in the Americas, tracing routes and ancient paths across the island. The report notes preservation efforts and enduring transport links linking towns, ports, and settlements established centuries ago.

Dominican Republic America

Surprise West Bath party honors Burnham anniversary

Mr and Mrs Irving Burnham were surprised at home in West Bath by their daughter Betty for their 32nd wedding anniversary. Guests included numerous Burnham family members and friends. The gathering featured corsage, an icing decorated cake, lawn games, dancing, and a vic music session.

Irving Burnham West Bath Betty Walter Thayer William Plumber Robert Burnham Laurence Burnham Woodbury Burnham George Bill Burnham Wilson Fitzgerald George Milyard George Darrah Amelia Travis George Burnham George Burnham, Jr Clarence Mayo Ralph Morrill Donald Fogg Mabel Millett Betty Burnham

Sabino Whist Party At Sabino Hall Hosts Social Evening

A very successful whist party was held Friday evening at Sabino hall conducted by Charles Dingley, Jack McNary and Dana Small under the leadership of Frank Dingley. Prizes were pyrex pieces won by Everett G. Lemont, 1st. Mrs. Horace Aiken, 2nd. Miss Marjorie Henderson, 3rd. and Miss Nancy Aitken, 4th. Twice weekly social evenings have been enjoyed by members of this Summer colony. The annual meeting and election of officers will be held Monday evening.

Sabino Hall Charles Dingley Jack McNary Dana Small Frank Dingley Everett G. Lemont Horace Aiken Marjorie Henderson Nancy Aitken

Grange Raises Money for Scarves at West Bath Meeting

Proceeds from refreshments at the West Bath Grange weekly meeting Monday night will fund new scarves for the altar and officers desks already purchased. Mrs. Arthur Lemont and Mrs. Ella Coombs led the program, arranged by lecturer Mrs. Harold L. Miller, who will preside next week. The event featured songs, a poem recitation, a skit by Mr and Mrs Ferdinand Coombs and Dorothy, a piano solo, and a wartime farm aid discussion led by James Lemont, Herbert Simpson, and Courtney Stover. A penny match prize was held over. The program closed with songs and poems, and refreshment duties for next week were assigned.

West Dorothy Edward Waters Grange James Lemont Herbert Simpson Courtney Stover William Ketchum Leonard Beucher James McDougall Bertha Ward Alfred Neal Vivian White Perry Thompson William H. Small, Jr

Dresden Notices and Local Movements Report

Dresden area notes show no church services as Dr. Alexander Cairns preached in Bremen. Elaine Gahan returns from Riverside Drive music school after visiting grandmother Mrs. Cora Gahan. Mayers family from Needham guests of Clayton Mayers. Gorham’s Mrs. Cameron visits farm. Chester Dorris cuts hay. Cate family from Damariscotta callers. Violette visiting Augusta. Howard Chapman in Bar Harbor. out of town visitors seek blueberries amid frosts and scarcity.

Methodist Alexander Cairns Union Bremen Elaine Gahan Lawrence Gahan South Portland Cora Gahan Riverside Drive H. Winfield Mayers Needham Mass Clayton Mayers James Cameron Gorham Chester Dorris Hunter Clifton Cate Violette John Mayers Augusta Howard Chapman Bar Harbor Dresden

Wetherbees Return to Sebago Lake Summering

Mr and Mrs George P Wetherbee return from a week at Sebasco Estates and are spending the summer at Sebago Lake continuing their seaside sojourn.

George P. Wetherbee Sebasco Estates Sebago Lake

Annual Sabinoites Meeting Elects Lemont President

Everett G. Lemont was re-elected president of the Sabino Improvement Association at the annual meeting held Monday night in Sabine Hall. C. Lloyd Hooker declined to serve again, Oscar Knight and Mrs. Loring Small were re-elected officers, and Mrs. Donald Freeman became secretary and trustee Donald Freeman was nominated for three years. The group honored two deceased members, noted repairs after heavy snows, and scheduled more get-togethers with a next meeting on Monday August 13.

Everett G. Lemont Cabino Improvement Association C. Lloyd Hooker Sabine Hall Oscar Knight Loring Small Donald Freeman Everett Lemont Jack McNary Charles Bates Lemont McNary Frank Dingley Chester Freeman Joanna Hodgkins John Pooler Small

Fourth Annual Handicraft Exhibit by Bath Playground Children

The Fourth Annual Handicraft Exhibit by the Bath playground children will be held Thursday evening August 17 from seven to nine at City Hall auditorium. Playground Supervisor Edward J. McMann urges all who support local children to attend and see wood working items like bird houses book cases and ends as well as pin cushions braided crafts painting and drawing by girls and boys. Appreciation is given to Morse High School instructor David Y. Alkazin and William Barter for their help with the projects.

Bath City Hall Edward J. McMann McMann David Y. Alkazin Morse High School William Barter

Woolwich Grange Holds Regular Meeting

Woolwich grange met Wednesday with Worthy Master Merle Jameson presiding and reports from chairmen. Degree work postponed to next Wednesday due to class absence. In lecturer Mrs. Charlotte Leeman’s absence the evening was social with games and dancing. Refreshments by Mr. and Mrs. Albert Bailey.

Woolwich Grange Merle Jameson Charlotte Leeman Albert Bailey

Bath Iron Works Officer on Vacation at Georgetown Cottage

Miss Marjorie Nichols daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Nichols of Cobb Road is spending a week of vacation from her duties in the Bath Iron Works personnel department with her sister Mrs Charles F Cummings at the Cummings cottage in Georgetown.

Alvan Duerr New York Clifford's Point North Edgecomb Pearl Daley Salem Mass Nina Groves Bryant Nate Rines Grace L. Knight Camden Ernest Knight Elinor Sutter The Depositors Trust Co Raymond Rubicam Carroll Wing Pvt Calvin Wing Howard Elliott Freedom Owens Rogers William Armstrong Arthur Wing Marilyn Wing E. W. Haggett Sabine G. C. Smith Graydon Joe Pat Wing Smith Fred White West Gardiner Fred Rose Harvey Dobodins Maynard Carlton Stanley Rose Eleanor King Chester King Donald M’kinnon Bath Phippsburg Dorothy Boudreau Massachusetts Fstelle Comeau Ella Somerville Joseph Robich Lannes Fuller William Sampson Irwin Whorf MacKinnon-King William Bailey Pfe Harold Bailey Marines Leon White Herbert White Sanford Foster Point Road Robert Haines Robert John Hayden Rogers Skowhegan Arthur Roddin Daniel McDougall William Ketchum We Aham Frances Small Gardiner Leon Felker Sgt Richard Felker Italy Stephan Burnham Irving Burnham Harold Fiewelling Reginald Fiewelling Clifford Whalen Larrabee's Grove Bar Harbor Reginald Serene Reginald O’donald Larrabee’s Grove Percy Holbrook Owen Thompson Waterville Arthur Deehan Alice New Meadows J. L. Holbrook Freeport Herbert Holbrook Harvey Yarmouth Edward Cleves Joanne Portland Percy Thompson Samuel Cole Lewiston Evelyn Wilson Boston F. W. Larrabee Phyllis Mank Scott Maxson Edward Burns Andrew ‘Babkirk Stockholm Walter Larrabee Topsham J. W. Larrabee Trafton Swain Marjorie Nichols

Woolwich First Baptist Woolwich Center Service and Programs

Woolwich First Baptist Church Woolwich Center holds 10 am service with Mrs. J M Gowdy preaching My Sheep. church school follows. B Y F meets 6 45 pm. evening program The Indians in American Life with book reviews. Ladies Aid met for an all day salad dinner and White Cross work. Personal items note visits and travel of local residents and guests.

First Baptist Church of Woolwich Center J. M. Gowdy Church Ladies Aid White Cross Woolwich and Wiscasset Waterville Spinning Wheel Club Albert Temple Robert Nolan Clarence Baker Belgrade Lakes Henry Weston Clara Hathorne Beatrice MacIntosh Donald Connecticut Lawrence Putnam Sagadahoc Ferry Mason Carter Jean Leonard Packard Camps Sebec Lake Eben Dana Warren Dana Herbert Reed Berwick Davis Cabins Edgecomb Thomas Reed Cumberland Center Reed Paul Pitman Dorothy Pitman Wollaston Mass Day's Ferry William Raynes Roland Raynes John Gilmore Nequasset Maine Eye and Ear Infirmary Portland Bruce Baker Winthrop Robert L. Hogan U. S. Maritime Commission Washington, D. C Lemuel Preble Pelham Howe James Parker Dicky New Meadows Earl Gainsley Stanley Whitehouse New London Conn

Resolutions for David G. Reed of Riverside Cemetery Assoc

The Riverside Cemetery Association mourns the loss of David G. Reed its president aged member. He attended meetings despite advanced years and presided over all, leaving a vacant chair at the first gathering. A committee notes that copies of these resolutions will be recorded, sent to the bereaved home, and given to the Bath Independent for publication.

Riverside Cemetery Association David G. Reed Association Bath Flora A. Hathorn Charlotte L. Buck

Bath Memorial Hospital birth of a son Andrew Harmon

A son weighing six pounds twelve and a half ounces was born Sunday evening at Bath Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Harmon Eliason of Wiscasset, formerly Bath. Mrs Eliason, formerly Miss Pauly Metcalf of Augusta, taught school here for three years.

Andrew Harmon Bath Memorial Hospital Harmon E. Eliason Wiscasset Bath

Mrs Roxanne Merry and Son Return From China Lake Voyage

Mrs Roxanne Merry and her son Charles of Liberty Street return from a two week stay at China Lake Vas salboro where Mrs Merry was on a vacation from duties at the Bath Iron Works office and the pair were seen after their trip with friends and relatives.

Roxanne Merry Charles Liberty Street China Lake Vassalboro Merry Bath Iron Works

Nearly 25 Tons of Scrap Paper Collected in Bath Drive

Nearly 25 tons of waste paper were gathered in Bath during Tuesday and Wednesday scrap paper drives held by playground children and Supervisor Edward J. McMann. Thanks were extended to households, businesses, and volunteers who helped, with additional 700 pounds collected Thursday for the Salvation Army. The paper filled a box car at the local freight yard, weighing 47,500 pounds.

Bath Edward J. McMann Joseph W. Larrabee West Bath

Odor From City Dump Over spreads the City

Monday night brought relief from heat but central and northern residents endured a heavy odor from Bath's Public Nuisance No 1 dump on North street extension. The smoke stretched to Front street and the North End forcing closed doors and windows and seeping into homes distant from the site.

Bath North Street Front Street North End

Will filed in Sagadahoc probate court for L Eugene Thebeau

Thebeau, who died in Bath on July 17, left 5000 to his widow Vanona, 5000 to daughter Dorothy Thebeau Starr of Jackson Heights, and 2000 to sister Eleanor Thebeau. Remainder placed in trust with First National Bank of Portland. Estate divided 40 percent to widow, 40 percent to daughter, 20 percent to sister. Executors named: widow and daughter. Inventory pending. total value unavailable.

L. Eugene Thebeau Bath Sagadahoc Vanona A. Thebeau Dorothy Thebeau Starr Jackson Heights N. Y Eleanor Thebeau First National Bank of Portland

Benjamin Stoddert First U S Secretary of the Navy

Benjamin Stoddert of Maryland served as the first Secretary of the Navy under the United States government. He helped establish early American naval administration and policy during the founding era.

Benjamin Stoddert Maryland U. S

First Beach Gulls Attract Pollack And Lobster Bait

An evening spectacle on First Beach drew hundreds of gulls as pollack leaped from the sea swallowing herring while beachgoers fished by hand. Mackerel arrived at Sagadahoc, and residents shared catch with local lobster fishermen. The Bay Point Library thanks the Avery sisters for children's books. Various notices list locals and visitors from Dedham, Woolwich, Bath, Providence, and New York visiting Bay Point and surrounding towns this summer.

First Beach Bay Point Sagadahoc Beatrice Dawn Avery

Stone Family Visiting At Quaker Point

Mr and Mrs Robert Stone and their young son Robert of Bailey Street are spending August at Quaker Point. The family plans a quiet holiday with time by the shore and local excursions.

Robert Stone Robert Bailey Street Quaker Point

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