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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1942

Page

8

Decorations Out Declares Chief Engineer Frates

Drastic orders by Bath Fire Department Chief Engineer Richard Frates ban inflamable decorations in public halls and dances. The Lions club Armory dance will limit boughs crepe and bunting and place flags high, with safety briefings to follow. Mrs. Kate Ellis, longtime Maine State Grange member, attends her 69th annual session opening in Augusta.

Richard Frates Bath Fire Department Lions Club Armory Boston Frates Board of Fire Engineers Times Maine State Orange Kate B. Ellis Ridge Road Fairfield Ellis Patrons of Husbandry Augusta Arthur H. Ellis Grange

Bridge kept open by hand delaying river traffic

Mechanical troubles at the Gardiner Randolph drawbridge forced manual opening Sunday morning delaying traffic on both sides of the river. A Randolph woman responding to an emergency call to Portland missed her train due to the crossing delay.

Randolph Portland

Haines Stevens Wedding Takes Place in Waterville Home

Doris Lillian Stevens of Bath and Charles Edwin Haines Jr of Smithfield wed in a candlelight ceremony at 35 Boutelle Avenue Waterville on Thanksgiving Eve. Rev Joseph Bubar officiated. Attendants were Elizabeth Corson and Arlton Haines. Relatives from Bath, Augusta, Belgrade Lakes, Fairfield and other towns attended. The couple resides with the bride’s parents at 1115 Washington Street Waterville.

Almon Merservey Boutelle Avenue Waterville Doris Lillian Stevens Bath Smithfield Charles Edwin Haines, Jr Joseph Bubar Vassalboro Elizabeth A. Corson Norridgewock Arlton R. Haines Haines Ernest M. Stevens Washington Street Norridgewock High School Skowhegan Commercial School Senter’s, Inc C.edwin Haines Oakland High School Bath Iron Works Corp Donald Clement Betty Myrielle Clement Fairfield Harold Young Augusta Edward A. Farnham Belgrade Lakes Robert Corson Reginald Pooler Leon Witham Stanley Lindsey Stevens Frederic C. Edwin Haines Alice Martin McCaslin Winslow Claire Theo Meservey Paul Meservey

Henderson-Vezina Wedding Blesses Thanksgiving Day

Mrs Audrey Doris Vezina of Boston wed Herbert Allen Henderson of Boston in a noon ceremony at Grace Episcopal church chapel Newton Mass Rev Robert H Smith officiated with William H T Gove best man and Mrs Gove as matron of honor The couple plan a New York honeymoon and will reside at 115 Hemingway Street Boston He is a Morse High School 1931 graduate shipfitter at Boston Navy Yard She is a Malden High School 1931 graduate and floor supervisor at a Boston department store.

Herbert Allen Henderson Bath Hemingway Street Boston William H. T. Gove Morse High Gove Wiscasset Henderson New York Morse High School Boston Navy Yard

More Farm Help Now Available in Maine

The United States Employment Service of the War Manpower Commission reports Maine has registered experienced farm laborers in USES offices, reversing a prior worker shortage. State Director Paul E. Jones urges farmers to contact the nearest USES office, noting urgent need for timely deployment. An USES office operates in Bath. Trade associations nationwide amount to about 8,000 per the Department of Commerce.

United States Employment Service War Manpower Commission Paul E. Jones Maine Jones U. S. Employment Service Bath United States Department of Commerce

Cupid Aids Wartime Wedding At Hill Home

Willard J. Spencer and Virginia H. Benson wed in a private ceremony on November 23 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William A. Hill 645 Middle Street officiated by Rev. Charles R. Sims. Best man Irvin Maglov sky USN and maid of honor Deletra Hill attended. Spencer, a Navy radio operator, and Benson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Benson of Cambridge Massachusetts, plan to reside at the Hill home.

Willard J. Spencer United States Navy Virginia H. Benson Spencer Boston William A. Hill Middle Street Charles R. Sims First Baptist Church Irvin Maglovsky Deletra Hill Jay Spencer Unionville Mich Unionville High School Nigh John A. Benson Harvard Street Campridge Mass Cambridge Latin High School Bailey's Candy Store Hill

Bathman Weds Savannah Lady in Army Base Ceremony

Second Lieut. David Yoseph Alkazin Jr. U S A., son of Capt. David Y. Alkazin and Mrs. Alkazin of Bath, and Miss Delois Austin of Savannah, Ga., wed Oct 28 at the Army Air Base in Savannah. Lt. Alkazin and bride plan December visit to Bath. He is a Morse High School, 1939 graduate and Bentley Institute alumnus who joined the Air Corps and became an engineer officer. His brother Corp. Norman H. Alkazin is in the Coast Artillery at Fort Lyons, Portland.

David Yoseph Alkazin David Y. Alkazin Alkazin Washington Street This City Delois Austin W. H. Austin Savannah Army Air Base Mr. Green Bath Savannah High School Morse High School Bentley Institute Boston Air Corps Engineer Officers’ Training School Virginia Myrtle Beach S. C Corp Norman H. Alkazin Fort Lyons Portland Co. D Coast Artillery

Past Ladies Club Plans New Year Banquet

The Past Ladies' Club of Myrtle Lodge No 8 U O I O held its December meeting at Mrs Fred S Curtis's home with ten members present. They voted to send get well cards to Mrs Daley and to hold a New Year's tree and turkey banquet Jan 2 at Mrs Elmer F Campbell's home, with a 25 cent unmarked gift. Committees include Mrs Chaney and Mrs Hunt.

Myrtle Lodge U. O I.O.1 Fred S. Curtis Pleasant Street Wilfred W. Chaney Fred S. Daley Elmer F. Campbell High Street Chaney John H. Hunt

Alumni Hold Annual Thanksgiving Dance at Morse High

Bath High School Alumni Association hosted a well attended Thanksgiving night dance at Morse High School gymnasium. Guests included service men and local residents, with Edward V. Coombs and Catherine Leonard coordinating decorations and reception. The event featured an on floor orchestra, notable guests at the punch table, and student helpers from the senior class assisting with check room duties.

Morse High School Bath High School Alumni’ Association State of Maine Edward V. Coombs Association Catherine FE Leonard John Coombs Harold Armes Robert Huse Robert Mosher Guy Hines Robert Rice Lloyd Rafnell Edward W. Coombs Coombs John W. Cummings Robert F. Cummings Arthur L. Pratt Carl C. Anderson Allan Spear

Blood plasma value shown as lifesaving aid in Boston fire

The Boston Herald notes 100 units of plasma were released from Red Cross stocks for the Cocoanut Grove fire and urges more donors to replace what was used. Bath groups press residents to volunteer, highlighting plasma’s potential to save lives in fires, bombings, and disasters both near and far.

Boston Cocoanut Grove Boston Herald Red Cross City State Medical Service Grove Bath Rotary Anns

Flags Fly From New Poles At Two Bath Schools

Two 30 foot flag poles were erected Saturday at Mitchell and Weeks Street schools in Bath. The American flag will fly daily from these poles, funded by Annie L. Palmer trust money. A city committee directed funds toward school grounds improvements and ornamental plantings to beautify the grounds under the School Board.

Mitchell Weeks Street South End Bath Annie L. Palmer Fred R. E. Dean

Seaman Cook Murray Cronin Visits Bangor After War Service

Murray Cronin 29, a seaman cook on a United States transport, is visiting his parents at 180 Maple Street Bangor on a 30 day furlough from duties across distant seas. He recently returned from Africa and has faced war hazards. Cronin is a 1933 John Baptist High School graduate who later worked in Washington and a navy yard before enlisting.

Murray Cronin Cook United States Frank J. Cronin Maple Street Bangor Cronin Africa John Bapist High School Washington Naval Service Navy Yard

Bath Bus Service urges passenger manners amid new regs

Charles B. Doyle of Bath Bus Service calls for punctual stops exact fares and minimal conversation to keep service stable under wartime and reg events. He notes no stops on steep grades and asks shoppers to leave buses free from 3 15 to 4 45 for homeward workers during dimout.

Charles B. Doyle Bath Doyle

New England College Girls Take On War Roles

Miss Barbara Savage and Miss Bette Barker are profiled in a December issue of Mademoiselle. Ann Hicks notes New England college girls fitting into the war program, with Savage’s photo opening the article. Mentally and physically girls perform men’s jobs in New England and do them well.

Barbara Savage Paul Chapman Savage Broadway Bette Barker Natalie G. Barker Sanford Street Bangor Mademoiselle New England Ann Hicks Miss Savage

Community Socials and School Program Notes from Bowdoinham

Bowdoinham reports a Friday supper at Old Haven Farm hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Dow with guests from the area and gifts given. A World Wide Guild meeting is planned in the vestry at 7 30 Friday evening, led by Mrs Archibald Craig. The Bishop school Thanksgiving program featured poems readings songs and a playlet with students and teachers participating. A surprise shower honored Mrs Roger Douglas at the home of Mrs William Valentine with gifts and refreshments. Several residents and visitors are listed including families from Topsham Lewiston Portland West Paris and South Portland.

Maynard Dow Oldhaven Farm Oscar Hatch Son Walton Marshall Merryman Wilson Freeman Robert Bickford Pauline Jenkins Linwood S. Skelton Herbert Adams Robert McAffee William Woods Erland Rogers Lester Nelson World Wide Guild Archibald Craig Roger Douglas William Vallentine Walter Reed William Valentine Locke Crouse George Ackley Norman Rowe Frank Heath Harold Mortimer Lewis Lucy Percy Blanchard Leland Benner Margaret Reed The Baptist Sunday School James Ames Ralph MacEwen Phillip Rideout Jessie Ames Stanley Libby Bishop School Everett Stevens Betty Thompson Betty Hinkley Ronald Bishop Carolyn Th Jane Brown Loomis Dyer Barbara Ellen William Whelpy Barbara Jane Ethel Willis Frances Schrader Topsham Joan Humphrey Shirley Humphrey Brunswick Hospital George Hamilton Portland Alvin Huntoon Delma Curtis John Lottie Purington Lewiston Linwood Cash South Portland Charlotte White West Paris Edward White

Portland Man Celebrates Holiday with Family Visit

In Portland a man spent the holiday with relatives. Mr and Mrs Herbert Whitney and Miss Maud Robbins of Lewiston were Sunday guests of Miss Clara Fogg.

Portland Herbert Whitney Maud Robbins Lewiston Clara Fogg

Millay Brothers Sell Guernsey Cow to Hollis Doctor

On Bowdoinham Post Road the Millay Brothers sold a registered Guernsey cow, Prince Helen of M. H. 732110, to Dr. Richard H. Wallace of Hollis. They also sold another registered Guernsey cow to Howard Pease of Farmington. George Millay of the University of Maine is vacationing with his parents. Various local residents are noted for visits, gatherings, and a burglary at a summer home.

Millay Brothers Guernsey Richard H. Wallace Hollis American Guernsey Cattle Club Prince Helen M. H Millay Bros Howard Pease Farmington George Millay University of Maine Horace Millay Erla Zachau Augusta Eva Messer Evelyn Ackley Lewiston Harry Purington Frank Heath Bertha Mabel George Ackley George Robert Mary H. Heath Herbert Heath Marguerite Hazel Turner Kay Ruby Arthur Turner Morange Brunswick Joan Shirley Humphrey Brunswick Hospital Fred D. Heath Jesse Harriman Wendall Heenie Connecticut William H. Gould George Trefry Frank Holmes Charles Holmes Brockton Mass

Sacred Heart Circle Opens Quarters at Baxter Hall

Sacred Heart circle of D of I has moved into Baxter hall on Water street and held its first business meeting. Miss Helen M. Moses, regent, led the session at 8 25 P M. The December social plans a baked bean supper with co chairs Mrs Anne Perry and Mrs Catherine Burgess. The December social committee chaired by Mrs Edna Lee will hold a Christmas tree social on December 15. January social committee members listed include Mrs Catharine Talbot as chair and several others.

Sacred Heart Circle, D. of I Baxter Hall Water Street Helen M. Moses Anne Perry Catherine Burgess Edna Lee

Augusta Women Serve With Army Nursing Units Abroad

Two Augusta women serving with Army nursing units in northwest Africa report to parents in Gardiner via letters received by Janet Pettengill and Mrs. Ruth Haskell.

Augusta Northwest Africa Janet Pettengill Ruth Haskell Gardiner

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Senter King Lion State Armory Sedgwick Memorial Hospital Bath Department Store Henderson-Vezina Grace Episcopal Church Chapel Newton, Mass Cupid Miss Virginia Benson Willard J. Spencer Bathman David Alkazin, Jr Androscoggin Androscoggin County Sheriff's Department Auburn Skowhegan Hallowell Windham Miss Palmer Fred Stanley E. Wal- Coa Front Street Bowdoinham Maurice Ware Barbara Ware Winfield Groves James Allen M&p Barry King of the Mounties Country Store Bing Fred Crosby Astaire Holiday Inn Marjorie Reynolds Virginia Dale Richard Arlen Arline Judge Bowdoinham Post Road Sacred Heart Circle Catharine Talbot Annie Footer Vivian Kronstrand Celen Emero Arlene Gay Margaret Long Viol Davis Nellie McDonough Lena Fortier Mar Josephine Tardiff VMK Sun - Mon Bing Crosby Hope Pororny Lamour Fay Hugh Herbert
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