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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1941

Page

3

Pemaquid D.A.R. Meeting Highlights In Newcastle

Pemaquid chapter D.A.R. met at Mrs Hiram Bisbee in Newcastle with hostesses Mrs Mildred Ricker Mrs Laura Hodgdon and Mrs Marion Steer. Topics covered National Heroes book review and delegate elections to Washington D C and Bangor. A beano for Lincoln county rolling kitchen funds and a string of socials followed.

Pemaquid Hiram Bisbee Newcastle Bisbee Mildred Ricker Laura Hodgdon Marion Steer Lillian Corey Lois M. Frye Continental Congress Washington, D. C Bangor Red Men’s Hall Bradford-Sortwell- Wright Post Lincoln County Fund England Maine Marco Club George E. Millard Anne Neler William Bradford Bath Road Betty Reynolds Alberta Sherman Wiscasset Athletic Club St. Philip’s Parish Wiscasset George Cadigan St. Paul's Church Brunswick Charles M. Tubbs Grace Church Bath Eric Robinson St. Andrew’s Church George G. Chiera St. Philip's Woman's Auxiliary Mildred Washburn Hingham Mass Paul Connors Augusta Russell Ward Lewis Earl Lewis Phyllis Bernice Quinnam Harold Quinnam Donald W. Shea

Squaw club hosts evening at Mrs Rogers home

Mrs Farker O Rogers of 7 Bridge street entertained the Squaw club Thursday with an auction, prizes won by Mrs Orman Coggveshall and Mrs Sherman Morse, and refreshments. Others present included Mrs Edwin Small Mrs Frank Perry Mrs Frank Perrow Mrs Winfield Morse and Mrs Edgar Oliver. The next meeting will be at Mrs Edgar Oliver's home next Thursday.

Gertrude DiPerri Club Galagang Washington Street Betty Reynolds Bernice Blagdon Man Louise Adams Olive Austin Ann Nelder Dorothy Lee William Bradford Bath Road Farker O. Rogers Bridge Street Squaw Club Orman Coggveshall Sherman Morse Edwin Small Frank Perry Frank Perow Winfield W. Morse Edgar Oliver

William E Sturtevant dies at 60 in Bath

William E Sturtevant a 60 year old machinist for Hyde Windlass Co died at 12 30 Friday morning at his home 64 Washington Street after an illness since July with complications He was born in Wayne son of Albert and Mary and lived in Bath 21 years An active member of Central church he was an usher and secretary of the church school A past master of Blazing Star lodge of Mason s of Rumford Walton lodge K of P Mexico He had served on Bath City Council Survived by wife a daughter Mrs Paul Strube of San Diego one grandchild William Paul Strube one sister Mrs Frank Burrell Skowhegan one cousin Mrs Arthur Foster Augusta and other relatives. Nancy Jane Parkhurst 0 yr and ES re Parkhurst of Somerville Mass have been visiting Comeau family in Bath with Mrs Estella Comeau 11 Spring Street and new sister Sandra Lee.

William E Sturtevant Hyde Windlass Co Mornig Washington Street Siice Mr. Sturtevant Wayne Albert Mary Sturtevant Bath Central Church Church School Blazing Star Lodge Masons Rumford Walton Lodge K. of P Mexico Paul Strube San Diego Calif William Paul Strube Frank Burrell Skowhegan Arthur Foster Augusta

Phippsburg News Briefs From Small Point Area

Master Eugene Perkins suffers a severe facial cut after a sled crash on Small Point Road. Dr Joseph I Smith in Bath sutures the wound. The Seaboard steamer passes Squirrel Point on its Bath run. Town reports note many residents at Bath Iron Works and upcoming town meetings unsettled by weather and bids for mail routes. Civil War soldiers from Phippsburg listed. Local incidents include a boy’s near fall, a valentine party, and residents’ health updates.

Eugene Perkins Small Point Joseph I. Smith Bath Seaboard Squirrel Point Light Popham Beach Robert Metcalf Tommy” Allegrin Massachusetts Allegrin George C. Pease Ford Moran Lucy Austin Carl Lofgren Keddrick Palmer Walter Small Place Mr. Clark Howard Bowker Bowker Eileen Bowker Frances Robie Bath Iron Works Evenng W.P.A William M. Hamilton Silas Hamilton William Howard Navy Francis E. Johnson Josiah F. Keene John Kelley George Lawrence Charles L. Lombard Emery E. Lowell John RB. Lowell John Lowell William R. Lowell David Lowell John R. Lowell James H. Lowell Richard B. Lowell Prince H. Lock Charles H. McIntire John F. Cairfield MeIntire Tollman J. MelIntire Timothy B. Morrison James Mulot Milton Merecen Irving F. Mereen Samuel Mereen Gilmore P. Marr James Marr Ephraim S Marr James Mann Gilmore P. Mann John C. McKenney Adelbert D. Morse Adelbert

Pierce Returns and Social Notes From Bath and Bowdenham

Pierce returns after a period of illness and passes time with Mrs Feero. Lyman Barbour is able to go out after an operation recovery, sharing Saturday with his wife and mother in Bath. Miss Emma Perry visits cousin Dr Lottie Cobb in Bowdenham and returns to her Ridge home.

Pierce Ittery

Sacred Heart circle Daughters of Isabella annual banquet

Nearly 100 attended the ninth annual banquet at Hotel Sedgwick with guests of honor including Rt. Rev. Joseph E. McCarthy and several Maine clergy. Miss Helen M. Moses gave the welcome, toast, and led community singing, as tables were decorated and a varied menu served.

Sacred Heart Circle Daughters of Isabella Hotel Sedgwick Joseph E. McCarthy Portland Maine George P. Johnson James Burke R. A. Martineau Bath Madelyn McFarlane Waterville Josephine Murphy Lewiston Lucienne Beauregard Brunswick Brunswick, Regent of Father Remey Helen M. Moses Miss Moses Gertrude Nugent God Bless Muriel Haynes Portsmouth N. H

Smith Announces Engagement of Miss Janette W Smith

Mrs Edward B Smith of 929 Middle Street announces the engagement of her daughter Miss Janette Winslow Smith to Stephen T Woodbury of Fitchburg Massachusetts. Janette a Morse High School and Simmons College graduate and Morse High teacher active in local clubs. Stephen a Dartmouth graduate and Fitchburg High School and Harvard graduate studies, teaches at Fitchburg High School. No wedding date set.

Edward B. Smith Middle Street Janette Winslow Smith Stephen T. Woodbury Fitchburg Mass Smith Morse High School Simmons College University of Maine Oxford University England Morse High Ladies Winter Street Junior Hospital League Woodbury Charles T. Woodbury Fitchburg High School Dartmouth College Phi Sigma Kappa Fraternity Green Key Society Harvard University

William Sturtevant Funeral Sunday

The funeral of William E. Sturtevant of 641 Washington street, longtime Hyde Windlass Co. machinist, was held Sunday at the Curtis funeral home. Dr. David L. Wilson officiated. Masonic ritual by Polar Star lodge for Blazing Star lodge of Rumford, where he was past master. Burial in Oak Grove.

William E. Sturtevant Washington Street Hyde Windlass Co Curtis Funeral Home David L. Wilson Central Church Polar Star Lodge Blazing Star Lodge Rumford Sturtevant Carl H. Pinson Howard Bates Ernest Freeman Donald Smith Sven Lonn William Mitchell Charles Walsh William A Furber Everett Pinkham Fred H. Thompson Beavers Albion L. Corliss Edward M. Robbins Willard McLean Percy Cole Oak Grove

Ella Belle Davis to Perform at Bates College Concert

Ella Belle Davis, noted Negro soprano, will headline a Monday Bates College concert as the fifth guest artist in the George Colby Chase Lecture Series. Her varied program includes operatic arias, classical selections, and Negro spirituals with pianist sister Marie P. Davis. Also featured in the series are Ewart Turner, expert on international relations, and Ernst Wolff, German lieder singer.

Ella Belle Davis Bates College George Colby Chase Brahms Bee- G Dassenet Onhnson

Valentine and Birthday Party at Murphy's Corner School

Pleasant View school held a combined Valentine and birthday party for Kathleen and Mildred Grover with student performances, recitations, and songs. Following, families enjoyed ice cream, cake, and games as part of a lively afternoon event.

Pleasant View School Murphy's Corner Chester Grover Kathleen Mildred Roy Woolley America Jane Dunton Richard Coffin Mildred Grover John Bailey Walter Dudley Leore Cramp Beverly Carleton Kathleen Grover New York Esther Grover June Dunton Echo Micky Mouse Winnifred Stafford Edwin Pritchard

Valentine Party at Woolwich Hosts Hearts Hunt Winners

A Valentine party at Woolwich hosted by Mrs Elsie Pierson and another helper featured Love's Old Sweet Song by the grange, a grand Heart March including a hunt for hearts, with Miss Vera Smith and Curtis Pierson winning. Valentine verses were crafted.

Woolwich Elsie Pierson

Noyes As Sole Candidate Files Papers For School Board

Albert S. Noyes was the only candidate to file a nominating petition with the city clerk on Thursday, virtually assuring election for a four year term on March 3. Other notes show Fortier declined alderman candidacy, Parks renominated, and several ward nominations remain as caucus-presented.

Albert S. Noyes Board of Education Frank T. Fortier Charles E. Parks, Jr the Times Mr. Fortier

Woolwich Firm Wins Ship Berth Contract for Bath Iron Works

Reed & Reed of Woolwich secured the contract to excavate and dredge for two new Bath Iron Works ship berths in the Maine Central freight yard. About 4,000 yards of earth and 8,000 yards of debris will be removed. Materials will be available for pickup or transport by the firm’s trucks. Architect Harriman notes Ellis Snodgrass of Portland will soon begin platform work on pile bases, with platforms and other buildings yet to be let.

Reed & Reed Woolwich Bath Iron Works Corp Maine Central Carlton D. Reed Alonzo B. Harriman Ellis Snodgrass Portland New Hampshire Harriman Philip Gatz

Letter Carriers Banquet Honors Bath Retirees at Phoenix

The Bath Branch of the National Association of Letter Carriers held a banquet at Hotel Phoenix Tuesday evening to honor local post office retirees. Retired head janitor Harry E. Cornish received a smoking set from president Edward J. McMann. Attendees included Humphrey A. Owen and Elmer D. Hodgkins among others. steak and chicken dinners were served.

Bath National Association of Letter Carriers Hotel Phoenix Harry E. Cornish Edward J. McMann Humphrey A. Owen Elmer D. Hodgkins Edward McAulize Milton H. Douglas James E. McLaughlin C. Lloyd Hooker Oscar T. Tanguay Edward N Hartnett John W. Gillespie Carville L. Douglas Dwinal E. Cornish Cyril B. Varney Edward L. Larrabee Herschel I. Libby

Bowdoin Glee Club to Perform in Bath Wednesday

Bath music lovers will hear the Bowdoin College Glee Club in a Wednesday concert at Central Congregational Church sponsored by the church Men’s Club. Under Prof. Frederic E. T. Tillotson the group has built a strong reputation and advance reports promise an unusually fine program for Bath.

Bath Bowdoin College Glee Club Central Congregational Church Bowdoin Glee Club Frederic E. T. Tillotson

Resolutions of Grover Cemetery Association Obituary Note

The Grover Cemetery Association passes resolutions mourning Herbert E. Wright and his wife Nellie, praising their quiet home life and noting belief in divinely guided reunion. The committee sends copies to the sister, next of kin, and the dependent for publication, and recalls Mrs. Fred R. E. Dean’s Boston visit.

Reaper Grover Cemetery Association Herbert E. Wright Nellie Flora A. Hathorn Marion Bailey Percy C. Bailey

Also Mentioned on This Page

Wiscasset Academy Tom Sawyer American Legion Auxiliary Congregational Vestry Irene Metcalf Thelma Wright Nellie Dowling The Organ Society Nellie Munsey Munsey Carolyn Varney Viola Adams Sue Bailey Blanche Plumstead Lincoln Academy Sewall Strout Malden Vera Quinnam North Yarmouth Academy Alison Cummings Dorothy Holbrook Miss Cummings Randall Cummings Edgecomb Miss Holbrook Ellsworth W. Holbrook Doris Moody Lincolnville Camden Ruthena Thompson Merle Day Bernard McFadden Day Stanley W. Dodge Albert Galloupe Hallowell Roy R. Marston Mr. Marston Lawrence Henry W. Webb High Street Earl D. Rines Stanley Elliott Clarence Race Helen Gorham Philip Graham East Boothbay Berlin Asser Gabrielsen Brooklyn N. Y Alice Robert Eliot Burnham Elmhurst L. I Gertrude S. Burnham Augustus P. Burnham Damariscotta Burnham Bowdoin College Alpha Delta Phi Fraternity Zina Davis Brownfield Grammar School H. R. Pease Water Street George Gavett Alfred Dowling Gavett Eastern River Dresden Eddie Pooler Fred Merry Harland B. Hussey Eleanor Pierce Lottie Cooper Windsor Charles E. Cowley Joseph Coffin Harvey R. Pease Inez Wing Sumner Sewall Blaine Mansion William EK Nancy Jane Parkhurst Parkhurst Somerville Estella Comeau Spring Street Sandra Lee Comeau Bernard Comeau Phippsburg Jean Betty Bowker Stoneybrook John Tracey Scott Walter J. McCourt Cora Campbell Mrs Walter Janette W. Smith William Sturtevant Bernette Wallace Louise Reynolds Sagadahoc Ferry Jesse Spaulding Ssaphene Dolloff Stanwood Gilman Ralph Hardy Day's Ferry Gilman Red Cross Edward V. Reed Spinning Wheel Club Albert Temple Jordan Wright Barley Neck Road Mothers Club Mason Carter Eben Dana Ralph Rice Frank J. Walker Clara M. Reed Boston Maxine Walker Morse Hospital Natick Charles Harrington Arlington David G. Reed Leon Kelley Leon Jr Helmar Trott Geraldine Donald Preble Nequasset Lake Bath Water District Melissa Mains Bowdoinham Katherine Bernard Bailey Charles Doyle St. Petersburg Fla Duncan McIintosh John Sutter George Wilson Love Lincoln- Washington Harold Wiswell Pittsfield Arthur Ferris Union Howard Pinkham Dover Joseph McLaughlin Ida M. Beals Mothers’ Club of Nequasset Miss Conley Richmond Bradford Belanger Walter Libby Claude Beals Cecil Rittal Robert Maass William Robson Everson Stinson Hollis Leeman Lester Spinney Ida Thurlow Irene Chambers Ethel Reed Henry Dubar Farm Bureau Dubar Blanche Scott Amy Cromwell Arthur Williams Maurice Hathorne Edward John Gilmore Alton Reed Frank Bailey Frank R. Bailey Annie Wilson Harry A. Walters Mabel Jack Edward Murphy Good Will Club Lester H. Knight Freeman L. Oliver Nelson R. Rice Clarence Clark Richard Wright Homestead Newport Mary Wright Merle Rediker Presque Isle Harold Roberts Mr. Rediker Samuel Moore Paul Bagdikian D. C Dana Albert Henderson Boothbay Percy Bailey Howard Donnell Wright C. J. DePerri Farnham Rice Noyes Bath Board of Education Frank C. Dingley Charles A. Coombs, Jr Herbert L. Anderson, Jr Woolwich Firm Phoenix Bowdoin Glee Club Coming Fred R. E. Dean
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