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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1945

Page

4

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Virginia Mae Roundy Waterville Arno Harding Elm Street

Also Mentioned on This Page

Richmond Mary Curtis Gertrude S. Curtis Marshal M. White Bowdeinham Miss Curtis Richmond High School Ames Worsted Co Glen Curtis White Edward L. White Gordon Lemont Miss Phyllis Shirley Bishop Jacqueline Guiou Dorothy Patten Lorraine Jewett Sarah Nelson Ann Mealey Phyllis Stover Phyllis Strout Norma Johnson Norma Hodgkins Jean Curtis Barbara Curtis Marilyn Hinkley Lorraine Gonier Barbara Sullivan Glenwood Crosby Grethel Crosby Basil Foss Robert Gibbs Arthur Gilbert Lemont Russell Carroll Julia Joseph Scannell Lewiston Charles Day Pleasant Street John W. Thrower USNR San Diego Calif Aviation Metalsmith School Norman Okla Thrower Sarah Chipman Sgt Rickard Quoddy Jacksonville Fla Marine Corps Lawrence Thompson Navy Leona Lothridge Richard Pullen Donald Alexander Palm Beach Charles Griffen W. S. Newell Wayne and Sterling Beacon Street P.T.A Groom Bowdoin Chapel Levi L. Rokes Fred S. Curtis & CO
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