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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1943

Page

6

Wiscasset Organ Society Sale Nets Over 180

The Annual Organ Society Christmas sale at the vestry cleared more than 180 dollars last week. Mrs. John Jackson led committees for fancy work aprons and greens and tea was served by a dedicated group. A large crowd gathered Sunday for the Honor Roll dedication by the local American Legion post.

Organ Society John Jackson Henry Cemmons Robert Applin Frank Hutchins C. M. P. Larrabee F. Burton Haggett John Downey Joseph Hubbard Samuel Sewall Frank Adams Clinton Bailey Howard Morrison Harvey Pease William Lewis George Carlton Roy Marston Jackson William Burton Zina Davis William Kierstead Curtis Pearson American Legion George Gavett George Cheria Sally Kimball University of Maine Betty Hatch Nobleboro High Street Herbert Taylor Mason Birch Point Bath Iron Works

Community Christmas party and school vacation noted

POPHAM BEACH announces a Community Christmas party at the schoolhouse on Thursday evening with a school play. The school will close Friday for two weeks of vacation. Several local students achieve perfect attendance or 100 percent spelling, and residents report winter travel difficulties.

Couple of Navy Officers Visit Home for Holidays

Chief Pay Clerk and Mrs. J A Roseberry, U S N, stay with her parents Mr and Mrs Michael Zoome. Mrs Roseberry has lived in Long Beach California for a year while Mr Roseberry just returned from the Pacific theater and is on convalescent leave over the holidays.

J. A. Roseberry U.S.N Michael Zoome

Drop-in Assembly at USO YMCA Draws Service Members

The first Drop-in program for service men was held Tuesday evening at the USO and YMCA with fair attendance. G.S.O. girls acted as junior hostesses, senior hosts included Mr. and Mrs. Chester A. Roberts and others, games, dancing, coffee, and cookies were part of the event, and attendees appeared to enjoy the evening.

USO YMCA G.S.O Vic Chester A. Roberts Carl F. Pierce Hiram T. Stevens Horace W. Morse Doris Pettingill Gladys Comeau Agnes Sullivan Marie Lambert Dorothy Corrant Elizabeth Belanger Shirley Mank Barbara Morse Priscilla Coombs Stella Babine Stella Berce Fern Pettingill Grace Bennett Janette Craige Betty Downing

Archery Meeting Plans Winter Activities at YMCA

A Tuesday YMCA gathering drew many archery fans to discuss winter activities. William Brown of Bath Tron showed two films Archery vs Golf and Archery by Larry Huse. The group will fix the USO hall backstop for practice within days and plans another meeting in January to elect officers.

YMCA Larry Huse William Brown Bath Tron Works USO

Mrs Russell Estes Returns From Visit To Portsmouth

Mrs Russell Estes of Edward street returned from a few days in Portsmouth New Hampshire where she stayed with her sister Mrs Alex MacDonald. Her husband Russell Estes of the Seabees United States Navy will arrive at the end of the week for a ten day leave to spend time with her.

Russell Estes Edward Street Portsmouth N. H Alex MacDonald The Seabees U. S.N Estes

West Bath Social Notes and Local Marriages and Deaths

Allan McAllister USMC was guest of honor at a party in West Bath before leaving for Parris Island. The town reported community gatherings, family visits, military moves, illness, and travel notes including a nephew's accidental death and relatives visiting Brunswick Lewiston and Milton.

Pfe Allan McAllister USMC William Ketchum Parris Island S. C Patty Marilyn Booker Mary Deehan Vivian Marie White Barbara Allan Donald McAllister Billy Ketchum Sidney Pendleton Bernard Johnson William Bailey, Jr Leonard Boucher Carlton Johnson James Kenney John Ketchum Francena Williams Devina Cornish Carl Christel Cornish John Gerald Morris Madison West Bath Sewing Group Topsham Grange Hall Pfc The Marines William Bailey F. Deehan Mary Billy Stanley Haley Brunswick Fletcher Waterman England Robert Waterman A. P.O New York N. Y Ednar L. Owens Owens Sheila Owen Lee Owens Norridgewock Ednar Owens U.S.A Sheila Mae California Camp Hoan Los Angeles Long Beach Baby Evelyn White University of Maine , Orono Herbert White Sanford’s Robert Snipe Farmington Leon Felker Lewiston

West Bath Grange Postpones Meeting For Cold Weather

The West Bath Grange adjourned its Monday evening meeting due to extreme cold. A few members attended, with many reportedly sick. Next Monday’s session will feature a Christmas tree and party led by Mrs. Julia Field with carols. members should bring a 10 cent unnamed gift to hang on the tree and receive a gift in return.

West Bath Grange Julia Field

Carols and Candles Service Planned at Winter Street Church

The Ladies Auxiliary of Winter Street Church will host a carols and candles service Sunday evening. Members met Tuesday at 7:30 in the ladies parlor and approved a December 28 Christmas tree and gift exchange. Mrs. Harry Horne read Dr. Van Dyke’s Christmas story. tree hostesses named.

Winter Street Church Harry Horne van Dyke Frank Perry Harry Williams John Atwood

Lions Club Schedules Thursday Evening Meeting

The Lions Club will meet Thursday at 6 30 in Central church parish house replacing the usual Wednesday night. Guest speaker Dr Richard B Kennon executive secretary of the Maine Teachers Association will discuss education. Kennon holds a Columbia doctorate and has served as principal superintendent and professor.

Lions Club Bath Cooperative Concert Association Don Cossacks Richard B. Kennon Maine Teachers’ Association Central Church Parish Kennon Columbia University Teachers’ College

Humming Bird Troop Holds Christmas Party at Dike School

Humming Birds and Brownie Troop No 13 concluded 1943 meetings with a Christmas party in the Dike school cafeteria. June Labbie played Santa, gifts from the tree were handed out, carols were sung, and games were played for attendees including June Labbie and Margy Hanscomb with Mrs. Ring assisting.

Humming Birds Dike School June Labbie Santa Claus Mrs. Labbie Marilyn Ogan Clara Hanscomb Gayle Fitzgerald Marjorie Mailley Carol Loeshner Janet Sharkey Jean Dow Wanita Estes Jean Joan Chaffey Lorraine Allen Lucy Fullerton Margy Hanscomb Mrs. Ring

Christmas Club Events and Local Notices in Woolwich

Woolwich notes show Spinning Wheel Club supper hosted by Mrs Frances Hathorne attended by several listed members. Next Christmas party planned at Mrs Merle Jameson home. Town schools to close for holidays with trees and entertainments planned. Mothers Club met and sewed candy bags for a Christmas tree event. Montsweag Farm Bureau to hold all day session and officer elections at Good Will clubhouse. Local church services at Curtis Funeral Home Bath and Montsweag Baptist Church feature Christmas themes and visits, with programs and Sunday school times. Residents listed include Miss Marcia Stinson of Portland, Miss Anna Mae Berry, Mrs Roland Raynes recovering post operation, Roberta Ames ill, and others.

Frances Hathorne Spinning Wheel Club Jordan Wright Merle Jameson Gilbert Hathorne Albert Temple Hollis Leeman Carlton Day Reed Mothers Club Curtis Funeral Home Bath Mary Curtis Sleeper Florence Whittum Riverside Cemetery Woolwich Center Baptist Church J. M. Gowdy J. M. Gowdey Bethlehem Dolloff Cyril Bousfield Marcia Stinson Portland Earl Stinson Day’s Ferry Anna Mae Berry University of Maine Alton Berry Roland Raynes Bath Memorial Hospital Roberta Ames George Ames Emma Copeland Winthrop Parker Starret Lorraine Price Lewiston Nelson Rice Sagadahoc Ferry Cpl Eugene Rice Calvin Farnham Robert Mitchell Seattle, Wash Kiska Congregational Church Thelma Squiers Norma Holbrook Nellie Libby Amy Cromwell Mae Gilmore Bernice Bailey Daisy Elwell My Harbor of Maine Harry van Stock Dixfield Auxiary Dora Bailey Ethel Bailey Florence Hathorne Dorothy Reed Margaret Maass Martha Hague Mildred Ryan Mazilla Gilmore Presley Daisy Ellwell Thelma Squires

Local notes from Dresden and area including campus and hospital news

Dresden reports George James, son of Mr and Mrs Ernest James, broke a collar bone recently. Mrs Cora Gahan plans to spend winter in South Portland with son Lawrence Gahan. Miss Christie Robbins seeks recovery at Gardiner General Hospital after Bath work. Fred Greenhalsh from New York visits Millinocket before returning. Eleanor Durgan, student nurse, spends holidays with her parents Reuben and Mrs Durgan in town. Schools close for two weeks, winter term starts January 8. U S Durgan returns from Norway. Wilmot Trussell leads Tin Salvage Drive at the schools. Health seals are being sold by children. Middle Bridge school advances in War stamps purchases. several children plan War bonds.

Gloria Oliver Merrill Oliver Ernest Oliver Bertha Newdick Mary Newdick Ellen Newdick Robert Small Richard Small Virginia Perkins Thomas Percy Rhode Island School of Design Providence Minot Percy Bath Guy Crowley Ellison Moody Portland Irving Dobbins Annie Stacey Joliet Coburn South Carolina William Spencer Orono Byron Spencer Pittsfield Harry Spencer Barbara Sprague Farmington Normal School Richard Sprague Hallowell Walter Sprague Clarence Perkins Pvt Thomas Spencer North Carolina Lester Morse George James Ernest James Cora Gahan South Portland Lawrence Gahan Christie Robbins Gardiner General Hospital Fred Greenhalsh New York City Clayton Mayers Millinocket New York Eleanor Durgan Children’s Hospital Connecticut Reuben Durgan U. S Middle Bridge School

Freshman Anna May Berry Returns to UMaine

Miss Anna May Berry Morse 43 returns to the University of Maine in Orono to resume studies after a week with her parents Mr and Mrs Alton C Berry Woolwich. She returns home for the Christmas weekend.

Anna May Berry Morse Orono University of Maine Alton C. Berry Woolwich

Nequasset Auxiliary hosts Christmas meeting with surprise gifts

The Ladies' Auxiliary of Nequasset met at Mrs. Norma Holbrook's new home for a Christmas party. Gifts from the tree surprised Mrs. Holbrook, who planned a future all day meeting December 21 with a Christmas tree and dinner.

Ladies’ Auxiliary of Nequasset Norma Holbrook

Annual stockholders meeting notices for Bath banks

Notices from Bath Maine dated December 9 1943 announce annual stockholders meetings for The Bath Trust Company The First National Bank of Bath and Bath National Bank The meetings set for January 1944 at 2 PM in Bath Banking Rooms to elect directors and trustees and to address lawful business.

Bath The Bath Trust Co Bath Trust Company Maine L. E. Teebeau First National Bank OF Bath Bath National Bank Pate National Ak Front Street City of Bath County of Sagadahoc State of Maine SRE Ir Rr Coor

Iridescent Icicles Mark Bay Point Snowstorm

The Bay Point area endured a record snow event with two inch icicles forming on trees and bushes. The thermometer neared zero on Wednesday as a north wind blew, river vapor rose like smoke, and moonlit colors shimmered on the ice. Local residents including Mrs. Robert Fry and Portland visitors were noted in recent social mentions.

Robert Fry Clyde Pinkham Kneeland Brunswick Portland George Gates Dale Boston Forrest N. Drake H. A. Spinney Bath Olaf Beretsen

Lift Ban on Gifts of Certain Foods

Augusta reports the Office of Price Administration lifts gifts of rationed foods for Christmas. Charities may distribute gifts bought with ration stamps. organizations must still collect stamps for foods distributed to families.

Augusta Office of Price Administration Joseph Chadbourne Maine OPA Chadbourne

Back the Attack Offensive Motto Headlines Rally

The article touts vigor and aggression with the slogan The Best Defense Is an Offense as supporters rally behind a decisive push. Readers are pointed to strengthened measures and a mobilized stance, highlighting leaders and anticipated outcomes.

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Wiscasset Mildred Morris Charles Torrey Popham Beach Bristol R. I Robert Heigham West Bath Ernest Rose Betty Goodell Jackie Rose Florence Hogan Massachusetts Fred Rose Eastern State Farmers’ Exchange DeWitt Hotel Harvey Dobbins George Rose John Lanpher Milo Lanpher Earle Wing Eleanor Bent Richard Lenfest U. S. Navy Newport R. L Virginia William Brown, Jr Pat Brown Medford Perham Frank Pratt Monmouth Roy Moore Lee Holbrook Arthur Holbrook Freeport Percy Holbrook Archibald McCoy W. L. Withington Paul McCoy Joan New Hampshire Haffenbeffer & Co., Inc Boston, Massachusetts Humming Bird Dresden Lawrence Nickles Walter Libby Mr. Nickles Nickles Elizabeth B. Deering Carroll A. Deering Washington Street Bath Iron Works Corp Miss Deering Morse High Boston University Sargent School of Physical Education Iron Works B.I.W Bailey Evening School of Industries David Y. Alkazin Stanley Teasdale, Jr Shirley Miller Navy Norfolk Teasdale Todd-Bath Iron Plant Percy Miller Lincoln Street Middle Street Daniel Williams Bath, Me Henry W. Owen, Jr Full Front St the Times Co
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