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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1943

Page

4

Maine plans postwar lobster rearing stations

Sea and Shore Fisheries Commissioner Arthur Greenleaf urged Governor Sewall to build three lobster rearing stations in western Maine adding to the eastern Lamoine facility. The $150,000 project aims to boost employment, sustain the coastal industry, expand mussel and algin markets, and capitalize on increased postwar demand for ground and shellfish products.

Boothbay Harbor Maine Arthur R. Greenleaf Sumner Sewall Lamoine Greenleaf Japan Sea and Sea and Shore Fisheries Department Fish and Wildlife Service Rockland Vinalhaven Stonington Southwest Harbor Portland

Teasdale Family Spends Christmas with Preble Kin

Mr and Mrs Harry J Teasdale spend Christmas with Mrs Teasdale s parents Mr and Mrs Floyd H Preble at 48 Oliver Street Mirteasdale s Auxiliary notes a former aviation radio man in the U S Navy Mrs Howard L Schymes of St Louis Missouri also visits the Prebles for the holiday while her husband Mr Schymo s a chief water tender in the Navy cannot join the trip due to ship duties.

Harry J. Teasdale

Candlelight Service at West Bath Grange Shares Holiday Joy

West Bath Grange held a candlelight Christmas service on Monday with a youth choir in white and boys in dark. Mrs. Julia Field conducted readings including A New Star, followed by a program of carols, readings, and solos. Chester Roberts elected to fill the lecturer post. a $100 War Bond was authorized for purchase.

West Bath Gerald Boudreau Julia Field Chester Roberts John Howe Billy Ketchum Vivian White Courtney Stover Chor Doris White Joyce Stover William Armstrong Ethel MacDonald Little Town of Bethlehem Harry McGlinchy Tll Mary Deehan Arthur C. Lemont Maine State Grange Augusta Ella Coombs Francis Deehan Mabel Tibbetty Edward Burns Laura White The Grange

Mrs Clive Barstow Guest Of Mr and Mrs Newman Gethel

Mrs Clive Barstow of Dam ariscotta has been a recent guest of Mr and Mrs Newman Gethel, staying with them during her visit.

Clive Barstow Damariscotta Newman Getehel

Death of Dr. Lincoln R. Gibbs at Yellow Springs

Dr. Lincoln R. Gibbs longtime Antioch College English professor died after a heart ailment at Yellow Springs. He planned retirement after the spring quarter at Antioch and leaves a wife, son Robert in the Merchant Marine, daughter Mrs Wendell Griffith of Columbus. His father ran a clothing store in Wiscasset for about 90 years. Lieut. William G. Lee, US Army, stationed in British Columbia, returned to his post after a week’s leave spent with family in Bath and Montreal, visiting his infant son Christopher Perry. Mrs. Lee is formerly Miss Ellen Cyr of this city.

Lincoln R. Gibbs Antioch College Yellow Springs Oliva Bette Tie Antioch Chorus Florida Lehigh Hbisuah Gibb Cassel Robert United States Merchant Marine Wendell Griffith Columbus Wiscasset Gibbs William G. Lee Prince Ruppert British Columbia Lee Christopher Perry Lee Extension Montreal Bath Ellen Cyr City Joseph Cyr

West Bath School Christmas Pageant Yields Gifts

The Lowell school held a Christmas program with Miss Swanton and Miss Condon pupils presenting recitations carols and a pageant The program featured scenes from the Nativity and carol performances plus a Toy and candy distribution by the West Bath PTA Attendees included Mrs Herbert White Mrs Louis Palmer and other local families School resumes January 3 and Littlefield also staged holiday activities with plays and carols including children such as Anita Barter Herbert Barter and Donald Weed Various local residents were noted for visits and illnesses during the holiday period

Lowell Miss Swanton Byron Clark Frances Perkins Robert Boudreau Betty Layton David Boudreau R—Lance Fuller I—Marylou Tracey S—Albert White Betty Palmer Betty Babine Margaret Layton S—Lewis Palmer Claudette Albert Everett Waterman Dickie Babine George Burnham Doris White Emery Greenleaf Audrey Hogan Laura Palmer Theresa Joanne Bill Burnham Lee Ketchum Joyce Stover Miss Condon Marie White Dorothy Bubier Lucille Babbidge Carol Carlton Joanne Boudreau Mary Doll Jesus Mary Boudreau Joseph Katherine Clark Jeanette Isabella Prince of Peace West Bath Pta Herbert White Louis Palmer Lannes Fuller Courtney Stover F. Deehan Nathan Johnson J. Stone Warren Babbidger John Perkins Ronald Carlton Gertrude Greenleaf Warren Babbidge, Jr Jimmie Jones Ernest Wagner Littlefield Daddy Anita Barter Santa Claus Roland Barter Gloria Littledale Herpert Barter Sally Weed Walter Lapham Margaret Richardson Santa Donald Weed Joyce Mitchell Hubert Barter Robert Belanger Albert

West Bath Farm Bureau Plans Year At Christmas Dinner

Mrs. Oscar Adams hosted the West Bath Farm Bureau for a full day planning session and Christmas party. Officers were reelected, program topics set from January to December, and a service table agreed for meetings.

Oscar Adams West Bath Farm Bureau William Davis Ellery Whittemore Davis L. D. Small R. R. Coombs E. W. Haggett Barbara Adams Perry L. Thompson Haggett E. K. Thompson D. Wylie Lemont Joseph Oliver

Bath Christmas Plans and Local Birth Report

Mr and Mrs Frank P Sylvester of Portsmouth New Hampshire plan to return to Bath Friday to spend Christmas weekend with relatives. A daughter was born Tuesday in Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Arthur Delano of Richmond. Mrs Delano is the former Miss Ernestine Spinney of Bath. Miss Mary Perry a registered nurse in Wellesley Massachusetts has arrived to spend the holidays with her parents Mr and Mrs Edward Perry of Center street extension.

Jessie Anderson Littlefield Virginia Thurlow West Paris Melfad Perham William Bailey Eugene Frye Jackie Rose Betty Goodall Lillian Rose Portland Mary Bailey Craig Jenkins Lannes Fuller William Bailey, Jr Alpha Booker Fred Rose Harvey Dobbins Lincoln Wiliis Brunswick James Williams Cape Elizabeth Irving Layton Bath Memorial Hospital E. W. Haggett Merton Wright Ronald Larrabee Graves Cottage Larrabee’s AT N. J. Sibard Bath W. L. Wittington Susanne Greenwood,lass Frank P. Sylvester Margerie Lemont Portsmouth N. H Memorial Hospital Arthur Delano Richmond Delano Ernestine Spinney Mary Perry R. N Wellesley Mass Edward Perry Center Street Extension Montsweag Baptist Church J. M. Gowdey Alice Galvin Shaw Jack Nequasset New Jersey Avis Marston Vermont Percy Marston Sagadahoc Ferry Edward V. Reed Costello P. Hall Rockland Edward Veazie Chester Howe Constance Wilbur Howe Earl Gainsley Kittery Gainsley George Gainsley James Thorpe Samuel Hathorne Maxine Walker Swampscott Mass Frank J. Walker James Carter Mason Carter Marcia Stinson Earl Stinson Guy Bussey Sanford Paula Chapin Putney Stuart Chapin John Emerson Melvin Soule Philip Quincy Judson Soule Mildred Ryan Carlton Philadelphia George Carlton Edwin Mayo Son Holyoke Charles Dorr Dolores Ann Oscar Bailey Dorr Providence R. L U. S. Durgan Santiago Calif James Carr Bertha Stephens Christie Robbins Gardiner Hospital Alexander Cairns Clayton Mayers Eastern River

Bath Fire Department Marks 44th Anniversary Dinner

Foster Pratt Cornelius Brew ster Vernon Chase and Robert Small headed the committee that served the Bath Fire Department on Marshall Street last Monday for Hose 1’s 44th anniversary. Nineteen members dined, the supper was excellent, and the evening featured socializing and smokes.

Foster Pratt Cornelius Brewster Vernon Chase Robert Small Bath Fire Department Marshall Street Hose 1

Woolwich Christmas Program and community notices

A Woolwich week rundown describes a school program with songs and recitations led by Mrs. Wilbur Howe on Friday afternoon, followed by a gift exchange and refreshments. Community announcements list Christmas events, church services, club meetings, farewells, and holiday travel plans among local residents and families in Nequasset, Sagadahoc County.

No. 6 Wilbur Howe Little Town of Bethlehem Santa Claus Florence Murphy Barbara Thornton Clara Perkins Lawrence McNeil Lewis Savage John Murphy Herbert Aldrich South Congregational Nequasset Good Will Club Alton Berry Cheerio Club John Gowdey Gowdey Jean Margaret Montsweag Farm Bureau Good Will Frank J. Walker Day's Ferry Mothers Club School League Jesus Center Church Cyril Bousfield Merle Jameson Gertrude Gowdey Union Bridge School

Mrs Banks Here For Christmas With Pratt Family

Mrs E F Banks of South Portland arrives to spend Christmas with her daughter Mrs E Melvin Pratt and Mr Pratt at 53 Spring Street South Portland.

E. F. Banks South Portland E. Melvin Pratt Mr. Pratt Spring Street

Dresden Middle Bridge Holds Annual Christmas Party

Dresden Middle Bridge school hosted its Christmas program with songs and scenes by grade six pupils Iona James Dorothy Rit tall and others. After the program teacher and students received gifts from a decorated tree as families visit relatives and prepare for winter activities.

Middle¢ Bridge School Philip Chapman Gordon Diana James Louis Chapman Archie Higgins Mary Lou Dyer

Wives of Service Men Organize Club In Bath

Wives of service men form a voluntary aid club in Bath with Mrs. William A. Clark as executive chairman and Mrs. Maurice L. Hutchins as secretary. The group, meeting at the YMCA, planned a constitution, dues, social events, and a Christmas party with a 50 cent gift exchange.

Service Men's Wives Club of YMCA William A. Clark Maurice L. Hutchins Harry M. Boucher Trasurer Ralph N. Fasick B. A. Swenson Walter Hart Esther Jakesy Bath USC E. H. Robinson Clark Fasick Edward B. Parker Ralph H. Mawyer C. Richard Farnham Clayton Edwards Cedric P. French Evelyn Pushard Boucher Swenson Hutchins Hart Jakesy

Miss Marilyn Cummings Arrives from Cambridge College

Miss Marilyn Cummings daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymond D Cummings of 2 Maxwell Street has returned home from Lesley College Cambridge Massachusetts where she is a second year student at the college arrival noted in local notices.

Marilyn Cummings Raymond D. Cummings Maxwell Street Lesley College Cambridge Mass

Congress Shirt Co Holds 41 Years Of uninterrupted Bath operation

The Congress Shirt Company in Bath marks 41 years of continuous work through two wars and depressions, supplying plaid flannel shirts and expanding into sportswear. With over 100 employees many with 25 years service, the firm plans to grow after wartime shortages ease, adding departments and more local workers.

Maine Development Commission Maine Bagh Wayne Buxton Congress Shirt Co Buxton Bath Kennebec Congress Shirt Company Middle Street Iron Works Maine Woods Congress Company Sara Dinsmore Julius Grossman John O'Connor Jacob Dreyfus & Sons Army Lend Lease Red Cross Relief Walter Hamilton

Winters blast greet Bay Point residents driveways progress

Bay Point residents endure winter blasts and send wishes for a merry Christmas and a happy New Year. Forrest Drake and his father widen the road from his home to the Main road, aiming for a pretty private driveway. Owen Richardson of West Point visited friends on Friday. Mr and Mrs Olaf Beretson had Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs H A Spinney.

Bay Point Forrest Drake Owen Richardson West Point Olaf Beretson H. A. Spinney

Pony and Rider Delight Local Shoppers on Front Street

Danny Belanger an 11 year old with his five year old Part Shetland Morgan pony Peanut visited the business district on Front Street to charm Christmas shoppers. Peanut came from Texas last spring and enjoys attention from delighted youngsters.

Danny Belanger John C. Belanger Richardson Street Peanut Front Street Danny

Brewster Considers Dropping First Name to Use Owen Brewster

Senator Ralph Owen Brewster may drop his first name and go by Owen Brewster. The move follows a Collier's Magazine article signed R. Owen Brewster and cites family and personal reasons for preferring the middle name Owen as his public usage.

Brewster Ralph R. Owen Brewster Senator Owen Brewster Ralph Owen Brewster Collier's Magazine Owen Brewster

Also Mentioned on This Page

West Bath Grange L. R. Gibbs Jeanette Boudreau Garrett Galvin Marshall Boudreau Stanley Williams Freneena Father Cummings St. Mary's Church Howard Bubier Charles Treat Charles, Jr Orono Stanley Haley John Osborn Joan Merlene Mr. Osborn Massachusetts Ralph King Percy King Bath Iron Works Phyllis Babkirk Enfield Howard Carlton Arrowsic Hazel Whorf I. B. Neiley Earle Wing Ellanor Bent Carroll Wing Pvt Calvin Wing U.S.A Camp Blanding West Bath Bureau Woolwich Anna Mae Berry Stu Mrs Dresden Y.M.C.A Hamilton England Henry W. Owen, Jr Full the Times Co Front St Tel
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