Richmond Area Granges and Chapters Hold Meetings
Sagadahoc county groups met with West Bath Grange and Electa Chapter in Bowdoinham and Bowdoinham. Enterprise Grange officers were elected and Mt. Carmel Chapter members attended. Miss Courtney Hinckley installed officers, with Past Patron Joseph Randlette assisting. Personal items note engagements, birthdays, promotions, and local visits.
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Sagadahoc County
Pomona
West Bath Grange
Enterprise Grange
J. Cleve Randlette
Albert Haynes
Evelyn Hinckley
James Meserve
G. Cleveland Marriner
Harold L. Jones
Dromore Grange
Phippsburg
Courtney Hinckley
Electa Chapter
O.es
Bowdoinham
Joseph Randlette
Ivy Ames
Hazel Libby
Mt. Carmel
Atending
Claire Ames
Myron Heenie
P.M
Margaret Duren
P. M
Pauline Gilpatrick
Alberta Haynes
Alice Gilpatrick
Dorothy Heenie
Raymond Libby
Enterprise Grange Ladies Aid
Mabel Crillen
Ethel Rankins
Dora Marriner
Gertrude Gardiner
Della Grondin
Minnie Batchelder
Reception for New D.A.R. Members at Kennedy Home
Col. Dummer Sewall chapter D A R held a Tuesday reception at Mrs. Carl Y. Kennedy’s Trufant street home for 17 of 29 new or prospective members visiting the city. A rhyming introduction, readings, duets, and a luncheon marked the informal afternoon with plans for March events and Red Cross sewing.
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Col. Dummer Sewall
D.A.R
Carl Y. Kennedy
Trufant Street
Harry E. Litchfield
Central Church
Board of Management
Charles Soule
Jane Lemont
Charles M. Tubbs
Kennedy
Carl Albee
Jack Shaw
Talmadge
Horace Wade
Carleton W. Lowell
Red Cross
Robert and
Martha
Our
Maine Coast
Leonard Lord
Teachers Expecting A Capacity House At Play Night
The Teachers' Club presents three one act plays at Morse High School auditorium. Bath schools faculty perform Rehearsal The Patterson Dinner and He Ain't Done Right by Nell. Curtain rises at eight. Tickets boost the Scholarship fund as a capacity crowd is anticipated.
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Teachers’ Club
Morse High School
Patterson
Nell
Bath Schools
Icy road crash injures no one in Farmingdale bus collision
A Packard sedan slid on icy roads in Farmingdale and struck the rear of a Bath Iron Works bus as it carried passengers. The Car was badly damaged while the bus suffered minor rear-end damage. No injuries or arrests were reported.
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Packard
Farmingdale
Bath Iron Works
Soldiers Visit Mrs Martin During Pacific Leave
Frank Eaton of New Hampshire, a friend of Cpl. Orrin Martin, visited Mrs. Avis Martin on Saturday while he is on furlough from the Pacific. This is the second visitor recent to Mrs. Martin after Saipan duty where Cpl. Martin was wounded and earned the Purple Heart and is reported to be well. Petty Officer Gerald Guiou of Norfolk and Clowes Guiou S3/c of Newport also spent the weekend with their parents on Church street.
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New Jersey
Frank Eaton
New Hampshire
Cpl
Orrin Martin
Cpl. Martin
Avis Martin
Pacific
Martin
Saipan
Gerald Guiou
Norfolk, Va
Clowes Guiou
Newport
Church Street
Mac Hagan
Bath
Lloyd Flewellyn
Victor Hagan
Robinhood
Roland Peterson
George E. Jordan
Laurette M. Jones
George Powers
Carroll Powers
Clement MacMahan
Seward Emmons
Carroll Deering
Edward Clarey
Five Islands
Georgetown
Frank Boyd
Hillsboro
N. H
Cy Beers
Paul Ackley
Elford Stover
Mr. Beers
Peterson Place
Fremont Rowe
Vincent MacMahan
J. A. Beyea
First Baptist Church
Ruth Gordan
Columbia Hotel
Raphael Higgins
Dorothy Stuart
Sheepscot Island Co
New York
Donald Walker
Providence
R. J
Lillian Wheeler
E. F. Hussa
James Stuart
Penns Grove
N. J
Portland
Benjamin Riggs
Ralph Baker
The
Merchant Marine
Clarence Oliver
Edith Laura Powers
Bath Memorial Hospital
Fred Harford
Roy Newman
Ronald Peterson
William Bisseth
Sgt. Bisseth
Chesna
C. L. Hinckley
Sagadahoc Bay
Prominent naval architect Gibbs spotlighted in Post series
The Saturday Evening Post runs a notable series on William Francis Gibbs of New York, highlighting his revolutionary naval design impact. It also features William S. Newell of Bath Iron Works, praised for backing Gibbs ideas amid initial shipping sector skepticism. The feature, with Bath Iron Works details, notes collaboration with Henry J. Kaiser and discusses cargo-ship construction at Portland, Maine, amid material delays and rapid overall shipbuilding.
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Saturday Evening Post
William Francis Gibbs
New York
William S. Newell
Bath Iron Works Corporation
Gibbs
Newell
Mr. Gibbs
Maine
Mr. Newell
Bath Iron Works
Post
Todd-Bath Corporation
Bath
Portland
Henry J. Kaiser
Mr. Kaiser
Joint Birthday Party Saturday Afternoon
A pink blue decorated joint birthday party for Wayne and Gail Robbins of Milan Street was held Saturday afternoon from 2 30 to 4 30 with mothers and young friends in attendance. Wayne turns two and Gail one Tuesday. Guests included Mrs Duane Bailey Mrs William Paisley Mrs Archie Seekins Mrs Ralph Card and others.
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Wayne
Gail Robbins
Theryl Robbins
Milan Street
Gail
Robbins
Kirk Roberts
Duane Bailey
Joan
William Paisley
Jon
Archie L. Seekins
Judith
Ralph Card
Janice
Robert Milliken
Sharon
Raymond Hinkley
Marlene
Peter
George Thurston
Bonnie
Winsor Wilson
Elaine
Patricia
William Leask
Chester Roberts
Sterling Bible Class Plan Washington Birthday Tea
Sterling Bible Class of Corliss Street church met with 16 members in the vestry. They planned a Washington Birthday tea at 3 to 5 p.m. at Mrs. William P. Hatch 394 Washington Street. Mrs. Hunt presided. committee members include Mrs. Farnham Wheeler Gillespie Mitchell McIntire Plant Taylor Mitchell. Linna Butler to present Bible questions March 5. Mrs. Gillespie and assistants to serve. Social hour followed with palentines exchange. refreshments by several members.
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Sterling Bible Class
Corliss Street
Washington
William P. Hatch
Washington Street
Roy Farnham
Jacob Wheeler
James Gillespie
Robert Mitchell
Warren McIntire
Chester A. Plant
Walter Taylor
Leland Mitchell
Hunt
Linna Butler
Ira Boyden
Mary Bowker
Carroll Deering
Drying paper towels on rack saves using extra paper
To conserve paper, dry your paper towels on a rack and reuse them for soiled dishes or cooking utensils, cutting waste and extending towel life with simple rack placement.
Georgetown Working League and community notes mixed
Georgetown Working League met with Mrs. William A. Todd and many attendees shared local happenings. Honors in spelling were awarded to Mary Hanna Leroy Pinkham Eugene Reynolds Betty Rice Richard Campbell Beverley Rittall Charles Tibbets David Stevens Joan Hagan Christine Williams Doris Reynolds. The portable mill at the former Anderson place moves to West Bath. Purple Heart and Infantry badge awarded to Pvt. Charles E. Mains for serious wounds in France with ongoing recovery news. Various visits, bus passengers, and social events noted among Bath Robinhood and Five Islands residents, plus updates on local families and Scout activities.
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William A. Todd
Alfred Rowe
Mary Hanna
Leroy Pinkham
Eugene Reynolds
Betty Rice
Richard Campbell
Beverley Rittall
Charles Tibbetts
David Stevens
Joan Hagan
Christine Williams
Doris Reynolds
Anderson Place
West Bath
Daisy Mains
Charles E. Mains
Mains
War Department
Patch
Pvt
Africa
Italy
France
Avery Returns to Duties at Local Post Office
Joseph Avery has returned from visits to New York City and Williamstown Massachusetts and resumed his duties at the post office.
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Joseph Avery
New York City
Williamstown
Mass
Bath Pupils Set New Scrap Paper Drive Record
Bath school children set a new record in a January 25 scrap paper drive, nearly 45 tons raising 534.10 dollars. Funds will aid visual education gear for local schools, with distribution by school: Grammer 121.00, Dike 63.20, Mitchell 58.20, Central 46.60, Huse 42.00, Washington Prim 40.80, South Street 37.40, Weeks 36.00, North Primary 27.70, Center 23.30, High School 20.40, Ungraded 17.50.
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Bath
Loring R. Addison
Addison
William Darrock
Maine Salvage Committee
Maine
New England
No. Grammer
Dike
Mitchell
Central
Huse
Washington Prim
South Street
North
Center
Beacon Street Women Plan Washington Birthday Tea
Woman's Society for Christian Service of Beacon Street church met in the vestry. Plans for a February 22 Washington's Birthday tea were set, with committees named for tickets, program, refreshments, and general chairmanship by Mrs. Hazel Young. A war effort sewing plea was read and to be pursued with all day sessions when material arrives. A special program featured a duet by Mrs. Paul Moore and Mrs. Ruth Stiles, plus a reading on Christian responsibility. An auction closed the meeting, raising a goodly sum. twenty nine members attended.
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Woman’s Society For Christian Service
Beacon Street Church
Leland Plummer
Paul Moore
Ruth Stiles
Audrey Steen
Arthur Packard
Ruth Ruth Stiles
Irving Varney
Milton H. Douglas
Maine Central Station Reopens With Fresh Paint Job
Interior decor at the Maine Central Railroad station has been updated under the supervision of William S. Newell. A painted ceiling eggshell white walls buff green trim and white doors create a bright, durable finish. women’s room in deep maroon and men’s room in green and white complete the refreshed look.
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Maine Central Railroad
Maine Central
William S. Newell
Meeting Cancelled in Bath With Education Official
Elementary school teachers and school officials scheduled to meet Dr. Burton, Department of Education consultant, in Bath on February 15 have cancelled the session due to recent OPA transportation regulations.
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Bath
Burton
Department of Education
OPA
Five Islands Good Neigh bor Club Windows and Gatherings
The Good Neighbor club held a well attended supper with baked ham mashed potatoes peas salad hot biscuits coffee and ice cream. Two teams Reds captained by Edith McMahan and Blues led by Lermond Davis competed in an attendance contest ending with games and stunts. Guests included Mrs L H Rowe and many local residents enjoyed candle light and a variety of activities.
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Good Neighbor Club
Edith McMahan
The
Reds
Lovica Moore
Virginia Moore
Edith Marr
Albertina Pinkham
Kathleen Rittall
Aurelia Pinkham
Christiana Stevens
Blues
Lermond Davis
Cora Mae Pinkham
Vesta Rowe
Patricia Davis
Shirley Pinkham
Clayton
Richard Hanna
Constance
Gerald Gray
Sylvia Pinkham
Harry Carr
Elaine Stevens
Marilyn MacGilivary
Ronald Thebideau
Rosalyn Pinkham
Robert Moore
Lynnie McMahan
Marilyn Cunningham
Bruce McGillivary
David Sawyer
Beulah Miller
George Gray
J. A. Beyea
Lidda Larrimore
Anne Duffield
Lucy A. Hancock
Ray Jackson Miller
Madelyne Berry
R.N
Bath
Vincent Davis
Henry Moore
Erland Moore
Virginia
L. H. Rowe
Jack Gibson
Joseph Preney
Ransom Sawyer
Eleanor
New Hampshire
Woodrow Gray
New Jersey
Rhode Island
Francis Pierce
Randolph
Andrew Rowe
Laurence Davis
P. B. Savage
William Marr
Susan Sawyer
Kezar Falls
Thanks for Assistance From President Ball Donors
Mrs. James A. Gillies the president's ball general chairman at Morse High School auditorium extends thanks to Carl's Drug Store Hal lett's Drug Store The Times and all others who helped make the dance a success Special gift donors include Miss Elsie Folsom Mrs C A Deering Mr and Mrs Stewart Chapin Mr and Mrs Arthur F May Mrs Henry Butler Mr and Mrs Cecil Fullerton Mr and Mrs The pore Earl Rey T De Maney Mr and Mrs Walter C Rogers Mr and Mrs Joseph Mellen and Mr and Mrs Sedley Berry Bowdoinham
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James A. Gillies
Morse High School
Carl
Hallett's Drug Store
the Times
Elsie Folsom
C. A. Deering
Stewart Chapin
Arthur F. May
Henry Butler
Cecil Fullerton
Thepore Earl Rey T. de Maney
Walter C. Rogers
Joseph Mellen
Sedley Berry
Bowdoinham
South End PTA Maps Visual Aid Plans At Meeting
South End PTA at Weeks Street school on Fathers Night heard the secretary report funds raised for a visual education machine and a Rod and Gun supper. a demonstration is planned with Marjorie Niles as project chair. Superintendent Loring Addison spoke on PTA value, teacher shortages, and ways to spark teacher interest amid war demands. Founders Day tea set for Feb 20 with chairs James Nostall and Edward Coombs. Next meeting March 6. if the machine demo falls through, a new program will be arranged.
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South End
Weeks Street
Orris Ames
Loring Addison
Dwinal Cornish
Visual
Rod & Gun Club
Marjorie Niles
James Nostall
Edward Coombs
LeForrest Coombs
Dana McIntire
Arthur MacDonald
Charles Kenney
Mrs Percy Marks and Daughter Frances Return From Boston
Mrs Percy Marks and her daughter Frances of Front Street have returned from a several days visit in Boston.
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Percy Marks
Frances
Front Street
Boston
Perry-Place Wedding in Topsham Saturday
A Topsham bride, Eva Harjula Pease, wed Klei Ber Perry of Bath on Saturday afternoon in Augusta at the groom’s mother home with Rev. Douglas Robbins officiating. The couple hosted a reception Sunday at their Tops ham home, with a musical program by Miss Jeanette Herbert and a large guest list including Bath Iron Works coworkers.
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Augusta
Kleiber Perry
Washington Street
Bath
Eva Harjula Pease
Topsham
Elmer Smith
Mr. Smith
Douglas Robbins
Universalist Church
Thomaston
Bath Iron Works
Perry
Eric Harjula
William H. Daley
Middle Street
Howard Moody
Jeanette Herbert
Anne Harrison
Douglas Merrill
Ina Anderson
Linwood Groves
Lillian Nelson
Albert Ensted
Daniel Wakefield
Linton Robinson
Earl Heath
Francis Larkin
Joseph Goggin
Thomas
Organ Recital at Bowdoin Chapel with Alfred Brinkler
Bowdoin College Chapel hosts an eight fifteen evening organ recital by guest organist Alfred Brinkler F A G O. The program includes Improvisation on Ton Y Botel Triptych No 3 Gruseman Rachmaninoff Prelude and Fugue D Bach Meditation A Brinkler Caprice Catilena Chollas Dance for You Tu Es Petra and Casual Brevities No 2 The public is invited with no admission charge.
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Bowdoin College Chapel
Alfred Brinkler
G. Maekelberghe Gruseman
Rachmaninoff
A. Brinkler
Caprice
Herbert Botting
Catilena
H. A
Obituary Roscoe Martin 58 Passes at Beverly Home
Roscoe Martin aged 58 died January 26 at his residence 37 Livingstone Avenue Beverly Mass He was born March 28 1886 in Eastport son of Samuel B and Ruth Martin He lived in Bath as a boy and trained as a machinist at Hyde Windlass Co Surviving are his wife two daughters Mrs Theodore Clark and Mrs Emil Backman Beverly one son Frederick Martin in the U S Army one grandson David Backman Beverly three sisters Mrs Frederick Irish Bath Mrs Howard Keyes Fitchburg Mass Mrs Harry Eastman Groton Conn four brothers Cedric Bath Chester G Beverly Everard Groton Conn Lawrence Groton Conn funeral services were from the late home and burial was in Beverly Cedric Martin attended the services and visited his family.
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Roscoe Martin
Livingstone Avenue
Beverly
Mass
Eastport
Samuel B
Ruth (Martin) Martin
Bath
Lincoln Street
Hyde Windlass Co
Knights of Pythias
Theodore Clark
Emil Backman
Frederick Martin
David Backman
Frederick Irish
Chestnut Street
Howard Keyes
Fitchburg
Harry Eastman
Groton
Levi L. Rokes dies at 96 in Warren area home
Levi LeForrest Rokes, 96, died at his daughter’s home on Green Street after living with her for 11 years. Born August 12, 1848 in Warren, son of Isaac and Eliza Rokes, he worked at woolen mills and later retired. Survived by son John Rokes of Lisbon Falls, daughters Mrs. Herbert Williams of Rockland and Mrs. You of this city, plus grandchildren. Funeral at Curtis Funeral Home Friday at 1 PM with Rev. Charles R. Sims officiating. Burial in Fairview Cemetery, Warren.
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Levi LeForrest Rokes
Lester Young
Green Street
Warren
Isaac and
Eliza Rokes
John Rokes
Lisbon Falls
Herbert Williams
Rock
Dorothy Robinson Celebrates Seventh Birthday With Valentine Party
Dorothy Robinson daughter of Mr and Mrs Roland Robinson celebrated her seventh birthday with a Valentine themed party at the close of school. The dining room was decorated with heart and valentine motifs and two cake centerpieces with candles. Grandmother Mrs Herbert Huggard gave a cake, and bingo games with prizes entertained guests including Carol Leslie Shirley Holmes Waneta Estes Bethel Estes Nancy Hudson Barbara Hudson Beverly White Nardas Beryl Fickett Diana Spear June Hall Jane Halman Betty McPhee.
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Dorothy Robinson
Roland Robinson
Dummer Street
Dorothy
Herbert Huggard
Carol Leslie
Shirley Holmes
Waneta
Bethel Estes
Nancy
Barbara Hudson
Beverly White
Nardas Beryl Fickett
Diana Spear
June Hall
Jane Halman
Betty McPhee
Virginia Mae Roundy Returns Home From Visit
Virginia Mae Roundy has returned to her Waterville home after spending several weeks at the residence of her grandparents Mr and Mrs Arno Harding on Elm Street.
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Virginia Mae Roundy
Waterville
Arno Harding
Elm Street
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