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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1941

Page

7

Mary F Barrett launched as 16th Deering vessel in Bath

Forty years ago in Bath on November 26 1901 the five masted schooner Mary F Barrett was launched from G G Deering's South End yard with no christening. The event featured a dramatic plunge into the river with tug Adeela in attendance. Builders John S Deering William McNeal Charles S Colby John A Smith and others led the master crafts.

Mary F. Barrett G. G. Deering South End Adeela Mr. Deering Weston & Co Jacksonville Fla John S. Deering William McNeal Charles S. Colby John A. Smith Lewis Cameron F. W. Deloche C. W. Rogers McIntire & Clark C. C. Dennett

Bath Dances andville News and Social Occasions

Nov 29 1901 Bath social life centers on armory dance hosted by Harold Gould and Ben Mikelsky with chaperones Mrs W E Shaw and Mrs John Shaw. A wedding at Central church parsonage unites Willard E Elliott and Alice V Allen. they plan to reside at 44 South Street. Thanksgiving activities include Y M C A and Yarmouth officials' travel, Knights of Columbus gathering, and a city-wide open house at People's church.

Bathe Standard Oil Co Sewall Yard Armory Harold Gould Ben Mikelsky W. E. Shaw John Shaw Willard E. Elliot Alice V. Allen Central Church Parsonage David Yale South Street

Kennebec Yacht Club Holds Happy Reunion Tournament

A large Kennebec Yacht Club gathering last evening featured pool and billiard games, with Dr. W. E. Rowe defeating Clarence Morse in billiards. Several members and families traveled for Thanksgiving leave, including Mrs. McLellan and Mrs. Heald, and others visiting Portsmouth Navy Yard. John Scott returned from a gunning trip with deer. Hathaway family also home after Thanksgiving at Popham Cottage.

Kennebec Yacht Club George Way Augustus A. Percy William Stevens Leroy Black Clarence W. Morse Walter Rowe W. E. Rowe Clarence Morse Frank McLellan Frank Heald Portsmouth Mr. McLellan Portsmouth Navy Yard

Remains of Mrs Alvord Brought Here for Interment

Dec 2 1901 Emma Alvord from Roxbury Mass interred in the city with services by Rev David L Yale at Central church. Bearers were George Moulton Jr John O Shaw William D Mussenden Charles W Welch. Also notes Grace church choral service at full capacity with solos by Mrs Tice H E Williams and John Shaw.

Emma Alvord Roxbury Mass David L. Yale Central Church George Moulton, Jr John O. Shaw William D. Mussenden Charles W. Welch Grace Church

Sacred Heart Circle Arranges Activities

In the absence of regent Miss Helen Moses, Mrs. Anna Perry presided at a Daughters of Isabella meeting. Emma Robbins was elected to membership. The social committee plans a baked bean supper on December 13 with co chairs Catherine Burgess and Esther Moses. A Christmas box is set for December 16 with Lida Costain as chair. Members and inviting parents are listed among assisted and house committees.

Helen Moses Anna Perry Daughters of Isabella Emma Robbins Catherine Burgess Esther Moses Lida Costain Noella McNeil Ann Skaling Beatrice Arsenault Ann Turcotte Fra McElman Beatrice Footer Emma Leonard Annie Footer Vivian Kronstrand Yvette Bisson Muriel Tardif Mary Peters

Woolwich Celebrates 40th Anniversary of Willard Elliot

Mr and Mrs Willard E Elliot marked their 40th wedding anniversary with a family dinner at their North Woolwich home A Nov 21 1901 marriage at Central church parsonage linked Mrs Alice V Allen to Bath Eben S Allan. The couple lived in Bath for years and later moved to Woolwich where Elliot guides hunters on Merrymeeting Bay. They winter in Sarasota Florida.

Willard E. Elliot North Woolwich Elliot Central Church Parsonage David Yale Eben S. Allan Bath South Street Mr. Elliot Merrymeeting Bay Mrs. Elliot Sarasota Fla

Churches Lead Rapid Growth Nationwide In New Era of Union Groups

Woolwich Christian Endeavor Society meets Thursday at Nequasset schoolhouse with about 20 youths monthly. The group plans visits to other town sections and 7 30 sessions at Nequasset. interchurch repairs move services to Nequasset Methodist church at 11 15 led by Rev. Herbert F. Milligan. Personal items note visits, travel, and hometown gatherings across Bath Sagadahoc County through late week social notes.

Woolwich Nequasset Congregational Church Nequasset Methodist Church Herbert F. Milligan Woolwich Union For Christian Service Edward Wanne Alexandria N. H Edward V. Reed Reed Costello P. Hall Camden Elizabeth Gould Sagadahoc Ferry Brooks Perry Grant Bath Gardiner Hall Inn Bonat Pomerleau Damariscotta Pomerleau Maine Central Railroad Ralph G. Stetson Washington Street J. C. Poulterer Montsweag Kenneth Dermon U. S. S. Macon Conntico Court Street United Maxine Walker Swampscott Mass Frank J. Walker Albion Corliss Day’s Ferry Hyde Windlass Co Maine Wilmot Dodge Wiscasset Woolwich Center Eugene Rice Nelson Rice Kendall Lord Malcolm Lundberg Olympia Wash Mr. Rice Lord George Farnham Calvin Farnham Warren Bartlett Berlin Chester Howe Constance Cape Elizabeth Wilbur Howe

Bay Point Birth and Local Social Notes

The Bay Point item notes the birth of William Chapman Dietrich on October 17 to Mr. and Mrs. Louis W. Dietrich Jr. of Minneapolis Minnesota. It also mentions illness among children with whooping cough abating while mumps spread, and lists multiple social visits and moves among residents including Carl Wietine and Herman Wieting Jr, Arthur Maxwell, H A Spinney's improving health, Maurice Burns moving to Bath for winter, and various calls and visits by Karl Hentz, G Collins, and Cushing of Quincy.

Louis W. Dietrich, Jr Minneapolis Carl Wietine South Portland Herman Wieting, Jr South Weymouth Mass Adams Arthur Maxwell Richmond H. A. Spinney Maurice Burns Bath Karl Hentz G. Collins Mr. Cushing Quincy

Lemont Named Grange Master In Maine Event

Lemont named grange master as Franklin F. Howe replaces Kenneth Stutz as gatekeeper. Mrs. Lemont and Mrs. Howe take roles with Grace Waterman and Marion Rose as Pomo na and Flora. Officers switch as Bird A. Shellenbarger and Leon M. Genthner step aside. Governor’s Night scheduled for Dec 8 with Gov Sumner Sewall attending. Morse high school glee club and band to perform. Grange presented song booklets including To Thee Beloved Grange. Mrs. Coombs elected delegate to state grange meeting in Lewiston.

Franklin F. Howe Kenneth Stutz East Brunswick Lemont Fred J. Rose Ceres Howe Grace Waterman Pomona Palmer Marion Rose Flora Morton Bird A. Shellenbarger Topsham Mr. Armstrong Leon M. Genthner Genthner Jean Smart Grange Fred E. Young Louis J. Taber Elizabeth Hayward Garner Worcester William A. Coombs New England Elizabeth Hayward Gardner D. Wylie Lemon

Mussenden to retire soon after long service

The board resolved to spread the announcement in full records and send a copy to William B Mussenden marking the end of his extensive tenure. Doris Perkins, a Bath Memorial Hospital secretary, received a surprise party at her parents home with lobster salad and roses.

Pleasant Association William B. Mussenden Board of Trustees L. E. Thebeau Doris Perkins Bath Memorial Hospital H. Dorman Perkins Bedford Street

Maine Penalty for Defacing Official Ballot Lists

State of Maine sets penalties for willfully defacing tearing down or removing an official list of questions submitted to electors or a specimen ballot with fines from five to one hundred dollars.

Mrs Gillies Speaks At Bath Rotary Club

Mrs James A Gillies Jr chairman of Sagadahoc Womans Defense Corps spoke at the Bath Rotary luncheon at Hotel Sedgwick. She outlined a plan to compile a volunteer file with contact details and qualifications for emergencies and canvass city clubs for support. First aid courses may begin soon, with club visits and a house to house canvass planned.

James A. Gillies, Jr Womans Defense Corps Sagadahoc County Bath Rotary Club Hotel Sedgwick Defense Corps

Phoenix Lodge marks 125th anniversary in Belfast

Dr. David L. Wilson and son Jon B. Wilson attended the 125th anniversary of Phoenix Lodge No. 24 F and A M in Belfast. A banquet for 200 followed by a lodge room program featured Capt. Ralph Pollard retired, Dr. William Libby, Homer Kelley, and Justice Harold Murchie with Most Worshipful Grand Master presiding. Dr. Wilson spoke on reminiscences and has 40 years with Phoenix Lodge. program included string quartet selections and singing.

David L. Wilson Jon B. Wilson Phoenix Lodge A.M Belfast Masonic Temple Ralph J. Pollard U.S. A Waldoboro William C. Libby Homer B. Kelley Harold H. Murchie Maine Superior Court Grand Lodge of Maine Wilson

Moose herd chased by local children near Greenville Junction

A moose in the Greenville Junction area drew a crowd of about 30 children who chased the animal as it neared the village, creating a notable but nonfatal incident. The event drew attention from residents and local authorities for safety concerns and wildlife interaction.

Greenville Junction

Westport Social Roundup Keeps Town Connected

Mr and Mrs G C Cleaves returned to Wollaston Mass after two weeks at their Thomas Po cottage. Dinner guests included Mr and Mrs William Bonyan Ordway Lewis and John Stacey. Visitors also noted Miss Dorothy Willard journeying home to Cambridge and several locals hosting or visiting relatives across towns and states.

G. C. Cleaves Wollaston Mass Thomas Po William Bonyan Ordway Lewis John Stacey Mary Buckley James Ashland Hells Gate Lawrence Colley Wiscasset Westport Jed Brown East Hampton N. Y Archie Cunningham Portland Walter Greenleaf Eben Fred Greenleaf Dennysville Dorothy Willard Cambridge Alyn Jewett Laurence Brown Walpole Robert Walther Edmund A. Rothwell Bath Leland Trefethen Addie Tilton Belle Tilton South Portland Margaret Webber James Apt East Brunswick

Woolwich Civilian Defense Meeting Opens Local Setup

The Woolwich Civilian Defense Executive board held its first meeting at chairman Frank Bailey's home. County coordinator James A. Gillies assisted, with members John Gilmore, Percy Marston, and Mrs. Carlton Reed. A disaster relief chair is pending and a Coordinating Council will form soon ahead of a public mass meeting. Betty Moore hosted the Playmate club gathering with games and treats. next meeting will be at Phyllis Trageny's home, with Kay Pert, Barbara Robinson, and others present.

Woolwich Civilian Defense Executive Board Frank Bailey James A. Gillies John Gilmore Percy Marston Carlton Reed Betty Moore Paul Moore Beacon Street Phyllis Trageny Oliver Street Kay Pert Barbara Robinson Betty Cummings Barbara Madden Laura Harnish Margaret Sanders Evelyn McPhee Frances Marks

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Genesta O.E.S I. Pond Frank Preble Fred Humphreys Don A. H. Powers Governor's Council Brown Ladies Aid of Wesley Church Kennebec Boston The Young Woman's Christian Temperance Union Charles W. Morse Miss Jennie Morse Phi Rho Philip Kimball William Mitchell T. H. Henry Charleston Mr. Henry J. C. Piper Farmington Joseph Sewall New York Capt. Sewall William P. Frye Japan Robert Coombs C. E. Ball Malden, Mass Frances S. Moody Susan P. Carey Orono Miss Carey Mrs. Gowell C. W. Longley Mrs. Newdick Georgetown Longley John Doyle Ralph Dunton Ellsworth Mr. Doyle Susan Montgomery Herbert L. Coombs Damariscotta Mills Ida Cotton Will Robbins Arthur Dunning Yarmouth Salem Charles Robie Knights of Columbus Hall M. C. McDonough Nellie Conley J. Mullaney Kate Conley Annie Conley Mamie Geary E. J. Murphy Hennessey Nugent Zina H. Spinney Capt. Spinney Popham Beach Bath Police Alameda Marshal Reynolds Cynthia Mamie O'Laughlin Middle Street People’s Church Fred Thompson Jere Hall Andover Davis Hatch, Jr Margaret I. Keaton Gorham Normal School Bernard Tarbox Wellesley Hills Times Mary W. Bowen Fall River Norfolk Hampton Roads Prudence Mount Hope Bay Sasanoa Boothbay Woolwich Drawbridge Les Heureux Bessie Webber Elsie Folsom Eleanor Percy Martha Gould Lissa Hopkins Bessie Dean Millard Hanson Harold Smith Charles Donnell Benjamin Haggett Carl Troop Jennie Whitmore D. B. Ames West Rockport H. E. Howard John Scott Staceyville Iron Works Zina Spinney Popham J. H. Stacy Hiram Oliver Hiram Stevens Llewellyn Oliver Mr. Gleason Shiloh John C. Anderson Freeport Freemont Kimball Lamoine Annie F. Kimball Huston Dunbar Walter S. Glidden Bessie Clifford Bradford James Hawley City Messenger Thistle Blanche Woodworth Bowdeinham John P. Donnell City the New Church Arthur Shorey Brunswick Shorey Bowdoin College Sacred Heart Circle Will Merle Jameson Spinning Wheel Club Jordan Wright Gilbert Hathorne Samuel Hathorne Albert Temple Ora Parks Albion L. Coriiss Carle E. Longfellow Nequasset Farm Bureau Dromore Grange Hall Phippsburg Edward Johnson State Department of Agriculture Bureau Good Will Club Arthur Orr Harry E. Fitch Florence Carlton North Woolwich Dinsmore C. Leach Charles T. Browne Monmouth Chopps Schoolhouse Ralph Rice Fred Hathorne Milton T. Hathorne W. B. Mussenden State OF Frederick Robif Mrs. Gillies Rotary Club Woman’s Defense Corps Sagadahoe County Paul OEATH Henry W. Owen, Jr Brirta the Times CO Front Street Tel Sagadshog Albion C Brown Sylvia J. Radley Charles A. Radley Mary H Roddick Gardiner R. Deertng T. Radick John H. Carter Ethweld F. Carter Emma Scott Iute Lawrence L. Houston Frank Green Lute Harry IL. Davy Samuel R. Percy Allen Ciara E Head Alia Spear Alonzo T Hornt Thomas N William Arthur J Dunton John L. Jack T John Jack Sagadahoc Emersons Arthur B Stilphen Tate Leng T Stilphen Clara M. Reed Lste Wool John L Jack Register
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