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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1945

Page

4

Carnival strengthens Eddy School Parents Club efforts

The Eddy School Parents Club of North Edgecomb held a Friday carnival at the town hall on January 26. Despite cold weather a large crowd attended and about $70 was raised. The event featured a beano table, prizes, and entertainment. Proceeds will fund playground equipment such as swings and teeters already purchased.

Eddy School Parents’ Club North Edgecomb Edna Loring Audrey Chase Alice Boardman Rose Moore Annie Chase Linda MacMahan Lois York Dorothy Sherman Maxine Hinton Harry Sherman New Jerusalem Royal Arch Masonic Temple Byron Adams M.E.H William Burton E.K Charles Mason E.sc Frank H. Gray Charles E. Cowley Charles Plumstead Bradford Redonnett P.S Frank Adams R.A.C Chester Pendleton M. 3d V Elmer Wickham M. 2d Henry Rines M. 1St Clinton R. Bailey Sentinel Bradford Little Dana Brown Madeline Reed Charlie Reed Grace C. Pease France St. Philip's Parish Alfred Norton W. Seaver Warland Charles S. Sewall Roger E. Cowley Eugene McGrath Robert McQueston Charles H. Plumstead Ellsworth Holbrook Marco Club First Congregational Church

County War Fund Drive Achieves $10 896 85 Total

The State War Fund Drive reports county totals at 10 896 85 with cash 9 992 65 and credits 1 304 20 surpassing the 9 800 quota. Boothbay Harbor led with 3 172 while Dresden 253 82 Edgecomb 315 50 Newcastle and Damariscotta 1 859 20 Wiscasset 1 738 08 and Westport 34 are listed among towns. Frank A Sample Jr and Frances A Sortwell chaired the effort with thanks to Frank Conner and Reg Harris.

Dodge Boothbay Harbor Frank Conner Reginald Harris Frank A. Sample, Jr Frances A. Sortwell Dresden Edgecomb Newcastle and Damariscotta Wiscasset Westport

Two Couples Observe Their Anniversaries

Mr and Mrs Charles Syde of Marcia street and Mr and Mrs Freeman L Oliver of Sagadahoc Ferry marked joint anniversaries on January 19 with a supper at Sedgwick and a contract party at the Syde home. Oliver celebrated his twenty seventh anniversary. Syde his silver anniversary. Both couples plan to repeat the happy occasion. Syde is a representative with War Agent Co Maine territory. Mrs Syde before marriage was Katherine Billings. Oliver was married in Lynn Massachusetts to May Eaton. They have four children Edna June Roberta and Robert, twin to Roberta. Corsages and other gifts were given to the ladies.

Charles Syde Marcia Street Freeman L. Oliver Sagadahoc Ferry Sedgwick Syde Oliver Edna June Roberta Robert

Blockade Weapon In Sea Blockade Runs Chief Cruiser Role

In maintaining a blockade at sea the cruiser is regarded as the chief weapon against the blockade runner, serving as the primary asset in enforcing maritime limits and tracking evasive vessels.

West Bath Red Cross meeting and local notices

West Bath group met to sew for the Red Cross and donate to the Greenleaf family burned out last week. Attendees included Mrs. Hat and many others with next meeting set for Feb 5. Bath Red Cross members and Civil Air Patrol cadets from Brunswick are noted, plus community visits, guests, and travels among Bath residents through Sunday.

Red Cross Greenleaf E. W. Hat F. W. Larrabee Iry Peterson Walter Marco Herbert Cavanaugh Llewellyn Rogers Sidney Pen- Elmer Williams Annie Towle F. W. Deehan James Cooke Albert White Civil Air Patrol Brunswick Perry Thompson Morse High School Donald Weeks B. Frank Donner Civil Air Patrol Cadets Bath Gertrude Greenleaf Edward McMann Harold Carter J. W. Larrabee George Booker Patty Marilyn Booker Francis Deehan Laura Whitmore Gardiner Edward Burns Andrew Babkert Portland Richard Felker Augusta Joseph Larrabee Merton Wright Ronald Larrabee Wright John Clifford Whalen Dorothy Hartford Conn Leon Felker Betty Goodell Bangor Charles McEwen Andover Larrabee Grove Graydon Smith USN Port G. C. Smith Laurance Burnham Portsmouth Donald Fogg Pearstreet Irving Burnham West Bath Parker Worrey Carl Crane Joan Marshall Boudreau Stanley Gene John Larrabee Philip Boudreau Della Gaudette Jean Larrabee

West Bath Grange Meeting Amid Stormy Weather

West Bath Grange met Monday with 35 members despite heavy snow. The program featured Mrs. Thelma Sylvester a humorous talk and songs led by Mrs. Reginald Farnham with piano. Members discussed country life benefits and celebrated a shadowgraph album.

West Bath Grange West Bath Grange Mary Wing John Sylvester Alfred Neal Dorothy Pecci Robert Farnham Hilda Staples Reginald Farnham Frank Donnell Elizabeth Young Courtney Stover Edgar Guest Gladys Deehan

Local spelling contest yields perfect scores amid absence notices

Doro thy Rittall and Philip Chapman led grade 5 with 100 percent from 48 words, while grade 7 pupils matched that score from 60 words. Edward James and Franklin James also hit 100 percent, and Yvonne Bailey earned a flawless grade 4 result from 60 words. Several absentees due to congested roads affected the honor list. The report also notes busy smelt fishing on the Eastern river with locals joining camps, plus the Bridge Academy Special published by the senior class, sent to town youths in service. A newborn son to Mr and Mrs Fred Berry at Richmond hospital and Rev. Alexander Cairns last sermon at the M. E. church are also mentioned along with upcoming events and visits.

Middle Bridge Dorothy Rittall Philip Chapman Edward James Franklin James Yvonne Bailey Bridge Academy Our Town Robert Harry Fred Berry Richmond Hospital Alexander Cairs Cairns New York New Jersey M. E Fred Stilphen Clayton Mayes Aldrich Reuben Durgan Old Orchard Walter Rittall Chelsea, Mass

Luminescence in Science and Industry Across Fields

Luminescence plays key roles in vitamin analysis, television, blackout lighting, and petroleum prospecting. It is a tool valuable to chemists and physicists, with applications also useful to criminologists, mineralogists, and industrial engineers.

Twin States Admission 1869 North Dakota South Dakota

In 1869 North Dakota and South Dakota were admitted as the 39th and 40th states of the Union, marking a milestone in U.S. territorial expansion and statehood. The event highlighted the growing western frontier and the evolving structure of American governance.

Twin States North Dakota South Dakota Union

Woolwich First Baptist services and local clubs

Woolwich Center hosts morning service at 10 with Mrs. J M Gowdey speaking on Light followed by church school. Evening service at 7:30 on Paul’s Letter to Ephesians. Montsweag church at 11:30 a.m. with same speaker. Various meetings, socials, and club events ongoing including Day’s Ferry Mothers Club birthday supper and Allied War Relief planning.

First Baptist Church Woolwich Center J. M. Gowdey Light Church School Paul Woolwich and Wiscasset North Atlantic Day's Ferry Gilbert Hathorne Frank Walker Mothers’ Club Spinning Wheel Club Jordan Wright Barley Neck Road Everett Hollis Leeman Harold Stanton Florence Temple Wilbur Howe Charlie Pierce Farm Bureau Costello Hall

Restore Nap Of Velvet Fabrics By Steaming And Brushing

Restore the fluffy nap of velvet and similar fabrics by steaming held in front of a teakettle spout and brushing with a soft brush when the fabric is nearly dry.

Montsweag Farm Bureau Holds All Day Meeting

Montsweag Farm Bureau convened an all day session at Saga dahoc Ferry with Mrs Nel son Rice leading a workshop on Home Made Mixes for Biscuit Bread and Cakes. A noon health meal was served and the dinner committee was named. Two new members joined and plans were set for future Winter and Spring meetings at Sagada hoe Ferry on February 15 with Miss Joyce Johnson present.

Montsweag Rice Wilbur Crocker Norman Drummond Bath Maurice Shea Warren McIntire Good Will Sagadahoe Ferry Joyce Johnson Rockland Samuel Morse Whiskeay Lawrence Huston Neal Wilson Perleyster Edward Johnson Arrowsie Zina Eaton Phippsburg Woolwich Forrest Baker Nelson Rice Lemuel Preble Gilbert Hathorne Rose Baker Jean Beck Patricia Baker

Nequasset Ladies Auxiliary Meeting Recap

Nequasset Ladies Auxiliary met at Mrs. Ruth Dubar's home with nine members and guest Mrs. Ralph Burden of Bath. Dinner was served, a card was signed for Mrs. Walter Libby in Bath Memorial Hospital, and proceeds from package sales went to the remembrance fund. Next meeting at Mrs. Florence Klippel's on Feb 8 with assisting hostesses.

Nequasset Ladies Auxiliary Ruth Dubar Ethel Bailey Thelma Squiers Ralph Burden Bath Walter Libby Bath Memorial Hospital Florence Klippel Elizabeth Bowers Genesta Carter

Woolwich Grange Hosts Enthusiastic Meeting and Gifts

Woolwich Grange held a full meeting with a strong program. Gladys Hathorne received praise for arranging it as Dana Jewett joined the Service Flag. A joint bridal shower followed with gifts for Mildred Mains Griver and Eleanor Sutter Leslie and a Valentine exchange planned for all members.

Woolwich Grange Gladys Hathorne Dana Jewett U. S. Navy Star of the East Merle Jameson Eleanor Sutter Valentine

Drape Over Line Guidance for Garment Drying

A brief note advises never pin garments at the elastic waistband when hanging to dry. Instead drape over the line or pin at another suitable point to avoid damage and preserve elastic integrity.

Bay Point residents endure post storm blockage and updates

Cpl Ralph Spinney stationed on the West Coast recently suffered a severe burn in a motor vehicle accident and is reported improving. Monday’s storm crippled Bay Point travel with Howard avenue impassable. Tradesmen wade through snow for three weeks to deliver produce to families at the north end. December windblown trees remain under snow, hindering travel between the Navajo and Fry property. Local visits note Ila Blake of Lisbon NH returning home, Mrs George Gates visiting, and several residents including Mrs Ralph Spinney, David Spinney, Herman Spinney, Clyde Pinkham, Adeline Hinckley, and Roger Hovey being mentioned as in town or visiting.

Ralph Spinney Bay Point Howard Avenue Perse Ila Blake Lisbon N. H George Gates Bath David Herman Spinney Clyde ‘Pinkham Adeline Hinckley Roger Hovey

Nequasset Farm Bureau Meets for Home Made Mixes

Nequasset Farm Bureau held an all day session at 48 Bedford Street with 11 members. Miss Ruth Mac Gregory will attend next meeting February 7 to discuss Minute Savers In Meal Preparations. Guests included Barbara Louise Mayo and Edward Mayo Jr.

Nequasset Farm Bureau Adelbert Hall Bedford Street Food Project Mae Gilmore Edwold Carter Gilmore Jordan Wright Ruth MacGregory Edward Mayo Barbara Louise Edward, Jr

Good Will Club Plans Easter Sale

Sagadahoc Ferry Good Will Club met with Mrs Edward V Reed and Mrs Costello P Hall to discuss the annual Easter sale date to be announced. The evening included sewing on sale items and refreshments hosted by the hostesses. attendees included Miss Florence Carlton and several local women.

Good Will Club Sagadahoc Ferry Edward V. Reed Costello P. Hall Florence Carlton Nelson Rice Clarence Getchell Percy Marston Arthur Orr Harry Fitch

CARD OF THANKS FROM EVERSION STINSON FAMILY

The Stinson family thanks friends for letters cards gifts and flowers from the Ladies Auxiliary of Nequasset during Mr Stinsons illness at Bath Memorial and Maine General hospitals. Everson Stinson and family. January 31 1945. Thin slices of ham rolled around spears of canned asparagus make an appetizing garnish for vegetable salads.

Ladies’ Auxiliary of

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