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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1943

Page

8

Two Driving Cases Before the Court

Municipal Court led by Judge Gardiner R. Deering reviewed two driving cases. Frank L. Dunn of Augusta admitted speeding on Route 201 in Bowdoinham Tuesday, paying a $14.70 fine. Carlton Brown of Phippsburg pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated on Route One in Bowdoinham, fined $100, with license suspended 10 days and four months probation. $4.70 costs due within probation. State Patrolman John DeWinter cited both cases.

Gardiner R. Deering Frank L. Dunn Augusta Bowdoinham Carlton Brown John DeWinter Vernon G. Mank Woolwich Rubin Court Street Charles T. Small Mr. Mank Armed Service Moriarty West Bath Loring D. Small

Baxter Named State Office Building Commissioner in Maine

Percival P. Baxter of Portland, former Maine Governor, was appointed to the State Office Building Commission by Governor Sumner Sewall. Baxter conferred privately with Sewall at the capitol before the appointment was posted. Sewall planned a conference soon with the commission on the postwar program. The commission was created by the Legislature in 1941.

Percival P. Baxter Portland Maine State Office Building Commission Sumner Sewall Baxter Sewall Capitol

Bath girl bride of petty officer in the U S Navy

Dor is Marie Young of Bath became the bride of Milton Rowe Land third class petty officer in the U S Naval Construction Battalion in a candlelight ceremony at Court Street United Baptist church Auburn. Partners, attendants and guests followed with a reception and plans for a honeymoon before he reports to Davisville Rhode Island.

Court Street United Baptist Church Auburn Doris Marie Young R.N Bath Milton Rowe Land U. S. Naval Construction Battalion Charles L. Sims First Baptist Church Harlan McKenney Raymond Lane Barbara Bishop Betty Rowe Carl Rowe James Young Willard Lane Litchfield Edwin Lane Bowdoin Gilbert Young Percy E. Lane Helen Tracey Marjorie Simmons Ruth Rolerson Lane North Street Edward Little High School Central Maine General School of Nursing Lewiston West Bath Litchfield Academy Utah Brigham Young University Bath Iron Works Davisville R. I

Grace Lydia Allen Weds Corp Virgil Ladd in Hallowell

Dr and Mrs Arthur Allen of Brunswick announce the marriage of their daughter Grace Lydia Allen to Corp Virgil Ladd U S A on July 29 at Hallowell. The ceremony was performed by Rev Chesley Tice. The bride, Morse high school and Kent’s Hill graduate, works in Brunswick. the groom, Williams College Oakland graduate, recently stationed at Camp Stewart Ga. Mrs Ladd will reside with her parents in Brunswick for now.

Arthur Allen Pleasant Street Brunswick Grace Lydia Allen Corp Virgil Ladd U. S.A Hallowell Chesley Tice the Baptist Church Morse High School Bath Kents Hill Selectmen’s Office Earl Ladd Rome Williams’ Lian School Oakland Camp Stewart

Stiles announce marriage of Shirley Stiles to James Farnham

Mr and Mrs E L Stiles of 41 Flin Street announce the marriage of their daughter Shirley to James K Farnham of 6 Elsinore Avenue and the late Mr Farnham. After a week in New York City the couple returned to Bath. Mrs Farnham will live with her parents while Mr Farnham resumes training at Sheepshead Bay New York.

E. L. Stiles Flin Street Shirley James K. Farnham James Farnham Elsinore Avenue Mr Farnham New York City Bath

Cantey Club Federation Plans Flower Show Exhibit

The Cantey Club Federation of Music Victory Garden shows are announced by Mrs Ridward Morrell to showcase flowers and vegetables grown by members to strengthen the organization and supplement food. Nearby towns include Harpswell Vue 20 Freeport with shows on August 26. Tops Garden Club will hold a show in September with date to be named. Margaret Bishop daughter of State Senator Neil S Bishop is a patient at St Mary's hospital in Lewiston after appendicitis surgery Wednesday morning.

Cantey Club Federation of Music Ridward Morrell Showhewd Federation Harpswell Vue Freeport Tops Garden Club Margaret Bishop Neil S. Bishop Mes Bowdeinham St. Mary's Hospital Lewiston

Sunday Magazine spotlight on Shirley Povich career rise

Parade features Shirley Povich former Bath boy now Washington Post sports columnist. The article traces his rise from Morse High graduate and Georgetown law student to renowned national writer. It notes challenges like writer’s block mobbed by fans and a close call with Joe Kuhel, highlighting Povich’s resilience and popular appeal.

Shirley Povich Bath Llington D. C Supreme Court Povich Washington Shirley Senators Boston Nathan Povich Front Street Utopia Joe Kuhel Chicago White Sox Kuhel

Bath Tin Can Drive Reaches Ten Thousand Pounds

Ten thousand pounds of tin cans were collected in Bath on Tuesday morning as part of the local salvage drive. The effort drew praise from Portland WPB officials and the committee. A second drive is planned for late November or early December to boost wartime materials for the armed forces.

Bath WPB Portland Army Navy Bath Water District Gibbons Coal Co John Parker Granville Colby Leonard Wetherbee Arthur Avery Louis A. Dole Maine Central Yard

West Bath School Law Requires Six by February Admission

The 1943 legislature enacted that children not yet six before the last day of February after school opens in September cannot be admitted to public schools not maintaining a six year age policy. West Bath, lacking a sub primary grade, must enforce age six by February 1944 for fall entrants, a state act beyond local school board control.

West Bath

Bath Patrolman Solves Break and Recovers Jewelry

Patrolman Frank L. Moriarty leads a long police pursuit that ends with Walter A. Miller's arrest for a July break in at Mrs. Rosa Povich home. Investigators recovered most of the jewelry and valuables totaling $785, and Miller pleaded guilty in Municipal Court with grand jury consideration ahead.

Frank L. Moriarty Walter A. Miller Washington Street Rosa Povich Front Street Miller Harold J. Rubin Sagadahoc Povich Boston Hartland Moriarty

Summer Resident To Preach Sunday At Wesley Church

Rev. Frank W. Bevan of Glens Falls New York will preach at Wesley church next Sunday morning at 10 30. Bevan is District Superintendent of the Troy Conferences of Methodist churches and formerly led a Gloversville church with more than 1500 members. He spends summers at his Sebasco cottage Sea View and plans Maine vacation days later.

Frank W. Bevan Glens Falls N. Y Troy Wesley Maine Wesley Church

Pelletier-Murray wedding greeted with church ceremony

Miss Mary Louise Murray of Bath wed Alfred Pelletier of Old Town at St Marys Catholic Church as Fr John Cummings officiated at 8 15 am. Attendants included Bernice Murray and Guy Pelletier. The couple, after a week in Old Town, will live at 674 High Street. Also noted is Jean Brackett, daughter of City Manager Brackett, visiting camp Tanglewood near Bangor after returning from Texas with a swimming contest win.

Mary Louise Murray Bath Alfred Pelletier Old Town St. Mary’s Catholic Church John Cummings Bernice Murray Guy Pelletier Fred Murray Bath and Dexter James B. Hughes High Street Pelletier Maude Pelletier Bath Iron Works Jean Brackett Woodbury Brackett Brackett Houston Tanglewood Bangor Texas

Bowdoinham School Opens With New Staff and Reassignments

Bowdoinham will start school on August 30 with Charles Whynot of Lubec named principal at Coombs high school replacing Stanley M. Libby. Grade teachers include Mrs. Clifton Babb, Mrs. Charles Whynot, Miss Gladys Raymond and Miss Pearl Raymond. Rural schools will be taught by Bishop, Mrs. Roger Robinson, Jellison, Mrs. Edward Baker and Ridge, Miss Louise Burrill. Several local residents are en route to military or civilian posts, and families move houses as listed in community notices.

Bowdoinham Coombs High School Charles Whynot Lubec Stanley M. Libby Coombs Village Clifton Babb Gladys Raymond Pearl Raymond Coombs

Local Social Notes Highlight August Visits and Meetings

Lieut. Charles Blodgett Jr. visited town for a few days last week. Women’s Farm Bureau members met with Mrs. Harry Purington on August 4 to discuss rug making. Mrs. George Ackley and Mrs. Frank Heath acted as dinner committee for Mrs. Benjamin Craig’s visitors, her parents Mr. and Mrs. Dickinson. Mrs. Lester Archer visited her daughters Mrs. Harold McPherson and Mrs. Milo Bowley. Mrs. Ralph Chesley visited in Aroostook County. Miss Barbara Purington of Brunswick stayed with Mrs. William Bailey. East Bowdoin Ladies Aid met August 8 at Eva Purington’s home. Eight members and three children enjoyed a picnic lunch. Elizabeth McAfee presided pro tem. Program included Lord’s Prayer, readings by members, Why Not Think, Vina Freeman, Human Nature, Pauline Jenkins, Two Contented Doves, Eva Douglass, Hard Times, Mary Heath, The Letter, Elizabeth McAfee. Next meeting will be with Mrs. Arthur Nelson on Millay Road.

Francis Edgecomb Meisner Calvin L Meisner Waltham Mass Evelyn Edgecomb Meisner Eugene S. Edgecomb Ray Douglas Meisner Merchant Marine U.S.N.R Sheepshead Bay Brooklyn N. Y Main Street Portland U.S. Coast Guard Bowdoinham High School Springfield College Springfield Manhattan Beach Bath Iron Works William Babb Bowdoin Savage Home Frederick Cheney Alden Frederick Maine General Hospital Gertrude Knowlton Belfast Harry Foster Mildred Spaulding Joan Mary Rye Frank Siegars James Brawn Rochester N. H George Brawn Marilyn Patty Phyllis Roger Robinson Roland Hampton Charles Blodgett, Jr Charles Blodgett Women's Farm Bureau Harry Purington George Ackley Frank Heath Benjamin Craig Dickinson Lester Archer Harold McPherson Milo Bowley Ralph Chesley Aroostook Barbara Purington Brunswick William Bailey East Bowdoin Vina Freeman Pauline Jenkins Eva Douglass Mary Heath Elizabeth McAfee Arthur Nelson Millay Road

Lightning Strikes Transformer Freewheeling in Winneganee

Central Maine Power crews found a transformer at Bridge and High streets in Winneganee after a recent lightning strike. A split top cover allowed water to fill the tank while an 11 000 volt line end broke off. The unit continued to operate until repairs began, with water drained and oil replaced and service restored by five the next morning.

Central Maine Winneganee

Miss Annie Walls on Week Vacation Visit

Miss Annie Walls of Portland, employed at Smiley's, is spending a week of vacation with her sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. David Rich of Bedford street.

Annie Walls Portland Smiley's David Rich Bedford Street

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