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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1941

Page

6

Girl Scouts Do Home Arts In Small Point Parsonage

Parker Head reports Brownies met at Miss Barbara Mank home for a Valentine supper fundraiser for the school with 28 attendees. Local events include sessions at the parsonage for home making badges under Miss Frances Mank and Mrs Hazen Hilton, with many residents visiting Bath Lewiston and Phippsburg areas.

Small Point Hazen Hilton Frances M. Robie Barbara Mank Sally Lowell Sandra Mank Gladys Scott George Morong John Libby Charles Blaisdell Leslie Logan Boston Earl Lowell Lewis Lowell Fred Shepherd Brunswick Bob Moore Popham Beach Lowell Clarence Wallace Edmund Cary Carolyn John D. Libby Twin County Council American Legion Bath Leston Harrington John Libby, Jr Lewiston Irene Hiister Olive Deejay Ralph Doughty Phippsburg Center Bernard W Herbert Doughty, Jr James Heald Ashdale Barbara Allie Rollins Hattie Jory Kenneth Wyman

Nine drafted men leave Bath for induction

Nine selectees leave Bath Monday morning for selective military service. Seven from Bath and two from Topsham will report to the Sagadahoc county local board at nine o'clock, Bath Trust Co. building, for instructions. They will then take the train to Portland to be inducted into the United States Army. Names include William Lancaster and others. replacements named if needed. Also notes a Research class meeting with a potluck picnic and another session planned next Tuesday.

Bath Topsham Sagadahoc County Bath Trust Co Portland United States Army William Charles Lancaster Arthur Lewis Cormier Chester Joseph Comeau Charles Howard Grace Theryl Sewall Robbins Nicholas Vamvakias Robert Gerard Lee Ruchard L. Gordon Edward Lincoln Parsons Ight E. Adams Bowdoinham Charles B. Blodgett Thurman L. Skelton Bowdoin Donald C. Hackett

Miss Stevens to Visit Skowhegan Family

Miss Carol E Stevens an English teacher at Skowhegan high school is expected to arrive Thursday to spend a few days with her parents Mr and Mrs Hiram T Stevens at 871 Middle Street.

Carol E. Stevens Skowhegan High School Hiram T. Stevens Middle Street

Social for Mothers of the Hi-Y Club Event

Mothers attended a Hi Y social organized by the Y M C A with decorations by Thomas Morse and James E. MacDonald. Louis H. May greeted attendees and presented Valentines as sons offered cards and remembrances. Plans include a Dads meeting and a trip to Auburn Y M C A and a new hockey club formation at the Y M C A.

Thomas Morse James E. MacDonald Russell Gasser Louis H. May Mr. May David MacDonald Auburn Y.M. C. A

Year Round Demand for Maine Turkeys

State market chief C. M. White announced a drive to establish a year round market for Maine turkeys to break the pattern of saving birds for Thanksgiving. He noted prices under 30 cents a pound have moved turkey into the affordable range and urged rechristening the bird the American Bird with Washington's Birthday as the kickoff date.

Maine C. M. White White Washington

White Ribboners Plan Memorial at Willard Program

Frances E. Willard memorial program planned for the next meeting Feb 25 at Mrs. Mabel H Paquet 28 Russell Street as part of W C T U activities. Committees include Miss Carrie H Trott devotionals and refreshments with Mrs Paquet and Mrs J L Russell among others. The opening devotional was by Mrs Place and a program of readings and poems by Mrs Bates E Stover.

Frances E. Willard Mabel H. Paquet Russell Street Eugene R. Brown Deering Street Carrie H. Trott Wilfred C. Trott J. Everett Mayo Edwin H. Place Millard E. Watson William A. Hill Fred E. Bragg Florence Howard Wells Bath

Miss Kay Hagan Recovering From Serious Illness in Bath

Miss Kay Hagan Bradford Vermont formerly of Arrowsic and Bath is convalescing from a serious illness that threatened pneumonia. She has been under a nurse's care but can now move about her room and writes friends noting messages of sympathy received during her illness.

Kay Hagan Bradford Arrowsic Bath Miss Hagan

Mrs Gannett Arrives in City for Two Week Visit

Mrs Louis Gannett of Riverside Drive New York City arrived Tuesday forenoon to pass two weeks with her sister Mrs Justin Wayne and Mr Wayne at 152 North Street.

Louis Gannett Riverside Drive New York City Justin Wayne Wayne North Street

Popham Beach Scout Radio Talk Highlights Local Life

The Popham Beach area features four Boy Scouts who spoke over the radio Tuesday night. A Valentine party at the Library hosted by Miss Frances Robie included crafts for Sunday School children and a gift for the town’s oldest residents, Uncle George and Uncle Lyman Oliver. The column lists numerous locals and Coast Guard personnel visiting, working, or on leave, from Bath to Boothbay Harbor, with social calls, shopping, and family moments noted.

Eugene Osgood Harold, Jr Bangor Frances Robie Eugene W. Osgood George Oliver Lyman Oliver Bertha Mary Walter Newdick Gloria Merrill Ernest Oliver Richard Sprague Neil Robichaud Larrabee Irving Dobbin Ilex Capt. Masters

Two More Volunteers From Sagadahoc County for Induction

Seven of nine volunteers from Sagadahoc county are set for induction on February 24. The two latest volunteers are Bath residents Arthur L. Cormier of 364 Front Street and Chester J. Comeau of 11 Spring Street, both employed locally. They will report for physical examination at the Federal building in Portland.

Sagadahoc County Bath Arthur L. Cormier Front Street Iron Works Chester J. Comeau Spring Street Hyde Windlass Co Federal Building Portland

Mr and Mrs Raphael McAvoy Move to Bath

Mr and Mrs Raphael McAvoy and daughter Teressa Ann have left three years in Kittery for Bath where Mr McAvoy is employed at Bath Iron Works. They are staying a few weeks with Mrs Mc Avoy's grandparents Mr and Mrs Joel L Lilly on Washington Street.

Raphael McAvoy Teressa Ann Kittery Bath McAvoy Bath Iron Works

Harry A. Nealley Dies Early Friday

Harry A. Nealley 68 of Cambridge Mass once Bath journalist with The Bath Daily Times and Bath Independent died early Friday in Massachusetts. A Bath native son of Edward St. John and Sarah A. Nealley, he lost sight but later attended business college then held clerical work at Katahdin Iron Works before returning to Bath as a local AP representative. He later worked for Joseph Dixon Crucible Co as New England representative for 25 years, helped develop MacMahon Island, served in Bath city council, joined Knights of Pythias, organized Kennebec Yacht Club, and belonged to Sagadahoc Historical Society. Survived by wife May Liscomb, one son Edward Nealley, one daughter Mrs. Gage Bailey, and brother William P. Nealley. Funeral private at Worcester, Mass.

Harry A. Nealley Cambridge Mass Bath Bath Daily Times Bath Independent Massachusetts Mr. Nealley Edward St. John Sarah A. Nealley Katahdin Iron Works Associated Press Joseph Dixon Crucible Co New England Boston MacMahan Island Sheepscot Island Co Knights of Pythias Kennebec Edward Nealley New York Standard Oil Co Gage Bailey William P. Nealley Bangor Worcester

Valentine Party At Central Grammar School Aides

Pupils of grade seven division one at Central Grammar school held a valentine party on Friday afternoon. Mrs. Granville M Colby taught. Annette Dyer Cecil Fullerton and Betty Anderson led games. Contestants in several activities included Cecil Fullerton Audrey King Darwin Nolan Ernest Back Anna Day Maurice Brown June Chase Albion Fleming. Students also joined a spelling match, a relay race, a chalk walking game, and a peanut carrying game. Audrey King Eugene Bennett Chloe Deraps Walter Longley and others served cake fudge cookies and sandwiches. Valentines were distributed by Anna Day Richard Jackson and Annette Dyer.

Central Grammar School Granville M. Colby Annette Dyer Cecil Fullerton Betty Anderson Audrey King Darwin Nolan Ernest Back Anna Day Maurice Brown June Chase Albion Fleming Eugene Bennett Mae Walsh Harry Barrett Walter Longley Richard Jackson Ernest Walls Beverly Richards Robert King Chloe Derapes Winona King Donald Morse Richard Wong Richard McRae Robert Hinds Chloe Deraps

Surprise party for Miss Ruth F. Johnson Hosts at Milan Street

Miss Ruth F. Johnson a Maple Grove bookkeeper was honored with a Monday evening surprise party and shower hosted by Josephine Frazier on Milan Street. Guests included Miss Katherine M. Ve Carty and Mrs. Morris W. Potter. The couple, Miss Johnson and Gilbert E. Atwood, plan to wed on February 28. prizes were awarded in four round-table games.

Ruth P. Johnson Maple Grove Josephine Frazier Milan Street Miss Johnson Gilbert E. Atwood Carl Anderson Arline Footer J. Emery Footer John H. Grincell Helen M Larrabee Harry Cook John J. Keegan William H Ditley Margaret Fraser Albert L. Bonney William B Esmond Katherine M. Ve Carty Harold P. Small Allan Spear Morris W. Potter

Harvard Club of Bangor to hear earthquake expert Leet

L Don Leet chief earthquake expert of Harvard University will speak at the Harvard Club of Bangor annual meeting on February 28 in the Bangor House banquet hall at 7:30 pm Dr Forrest B Ames Harvard Club president will preside

L. Don Leet Harvard University New England Harvard Club of Bangor Dr. Leet Bangor House Forrest B. Ames Harvard Cub

West Bath P T A Luncheon and Local Social Notes

West Bath P T A will serve luncheon March 3 during town meeting. Pupils at Littlefield school observed St Valentine’s day with the usual exchange of valentines. Budget planning meeting for next year held with Supt. John Parker. Numerous local visits and guestings noted, including families from Larrabee's Grove and Bath, Founder's Day at Cosmopolitan Club, and missionary society gathering.

West Bath P. T. A Littlefield School Loring D. Small William Greig J. E. Mayo West Bath School Board John Parker Lannes Fuller Lance Victor Edward Mank Larrabee's Grove Elmer Manik Woolwich Charles Darrah Alfred Hughes Portland J. B. Cooke Cooke Larrabee’s Grove Hughes Camp Edwards Mass James B. Lemont Massachusetts Scott Maxson Donna Larrabee Bath Merton Wright Ronald Larrabee W.H. Larrabee Ernest Ward Robert Augusta Scott R. Ward Hardings Melford N. Perham Jessie Weston West Paris E. R. Brown Missionary Society of the Church of the Nazarene Alma Reed

Real estate transfers flood Bath area records in county registry

The Saga dahoc registry shows Bath transfers far exceed any other town in the county. Listings include Bath Bath Box Co to Urban K Mc Corrison and multiple land and buildings trades on Center Marshall Washington High Street and Goddard areas. A deer chase near Ellsworth ends with a dog injuring the animal as three Hancock county men witness the event and Game Warden Clinton Ott intervenes.

Sagadahoc Registry of Deeds Bath Bath Bath Box Co Urban K. McCorrison Center Street Hiram T. Stevens Florence R. Woodside Marshall Street Frank Allegrin Jasper H. Lovett Washington Street Annie B. Dauphin Octave L. Dauphin High Street Lillian E. Henderson Roger D Skillings Eva L. Bishop Esther E. Ring Goddard Street Winifred B. Wardwell Bath Iron Works Nicholas Kirkalas Elizabeth Etta Rowe Fred K. Sturtevant Frank O Knight Cottage Park Schoodie Road Ellsworth Hancock County Gordon Rand Reginald Coombs Winter Harbor Amos Kelley Gouldsboro Clinton i Ott Sullivan

Bath's revered elder, Mrs Potter, marks 91st birthday

An elderly Bath resident long confined by illness on Washington street is described as greatly improved and again mobile in her room. Mrs Potter has just celebrated her 91st anniversary and remains keenly interested in world affairs, more so than many younger people.

Washington Street

War stress from Bath family letters amid night gunfire

A Bath area resident in wartime England, Henry H. Sandbach, describes sleepless nights from German bombardment near his Greenfield home. He recalls incendiary drops, the blast patterns shaking beds, and uses humor to cope with fear. He muses on invasion ethics and laments modern conflicts while praising American aid.

West Bath Farm Bureau Meeting Recaps Roles and Menu

A West Bath Farm Bureau session brought together men and women in the Grange hall for a dinner hosted by Mrs. E. C. Donnell and Mrs. Gustave Frederickson. The gathering included a discussion on appearance led by Mrs. William A. Davis and facial demonstrations by Mrs. Charles W. Messenger.

West Bath Farm Bureau Grange Hall E. C. Donnell Gustave S. Frederickson Washington Mary L. Wright Charles L Eastman William A. Davis Charles W. Messenger I. DD. Small O. S. Adams E. W. Hagwett

Bath chapter to give away 13 appliances to donors

Bath chapter of the British War Relief Society will distribute thirteen electrical appliances valued at 451.40 to donors contributing 25 cents or more toward a 2000 mobile kitchen unit for use in England. Appliances include a General Electric refrigerator, electric range, washer, mixer, iron, lamps, clocks and toasters, on display at Central Maine Power Co. store.

Bath British War Relief Society, Inc England Central Maine Power Co John A. Lord U.S.N A. M. Main Boyd L. Bailey Henry C. Wright Anne Kimball Frank A. Vennett Burroughs Dominion Toaster Sandwich Dominion

Fathers and Sons Game Night at the Y M C A

Fathers and sons are invited to a seven pm game night at the Y M C A open to all, with activities including checkers ping-pong pool and basketball. Reservations suggested to plan activities and ensure space.

Galambos and Eberhardt Families Visit Local Kin

Mr and Mrs Paul V Galambos and daughter Joan of Waltham Mass arrived Tuesday evening to visit Mrs Galambos parents Mr and Mrs Norman Mackinnon at 406 Frene Street and will stay over the holiday Also Mr and Mrs Eugene Eberhardt of Wolaston Mass are expected Friday to visit the Mackinnons for the holiday period

Paul V. Galambos Joan Waltham, Mass

Cabot Family to Spend Weekend With Mrs Dall

Mr and Mrs George D Cabot Jr and their son George III of East Providence Rhode Island are due Friday evening to visit Mrs Cabot's mother Mrs George Dall at 32 South Street for the holiday weekend. Mrs Cabot formerly Miss Theresa M Dall.

George D. Cabot Jr George 3Rd East Providence R. I

Also Mentioned on This Page

Parker Corliss Street Church Social For Mothers OF the Hi-Y Club Y.M.C.A Robert Hallowell U. S. Coast Guard White Head Walter Sprague Charles Cahoon John Smith Capt. Greenlaw Newburyport Robert Cody Henry B. Andrews Milton Frank Scott Mr. Cody Mr. Andrews Mr. Scott Clarence Schofield Seguin Harpswell Seaman Drake Kennebec Station Schofield Marguerite McNulty John Jannering U.S. Coast Guard Popham Light Karl Hentz Lowell Moore Parker Head Herman Hallett Ellison Moody Long Island Blanchard Crowley Fred Spinney Bates Stover Melville Sproul Liberty Boothbay Harbor Donald Smith Port Clyde Station Arthur Delano Lester Oliver Walter McCourt George Laskey Georgetown Moore Brothers Mr. Moody Campbell Island Robert Barlow Francis Luke East Boothbay Lawrence Watts Fairfield Moses Chandler West Point Leader MacMehan Island Valentine Central Grammar Ruth F. Johnson West Bath Bowdoin Perley N. Dodge J. M. Marquis Co Alexander S. Cufiningham Charles F. Cummings Walter F. Powers Howard B. Barter Lewis J Preney Thomas W. Scott Chester E. McMahan Phippsburg Minnie Brown Maude A. Holbrook Robert Bonney Als William Hemmmer Exelia Belanger Alphonsen, Belanger Land and Buildings Albert L. Boucher John F. Hinds Anna Pagurko Roger S. Savage Arthur R Young Land Lester R. Young Addison H. Rive Eben Dana Elmer J. Estes Herbert E.i Ryan Henry H. Sandbach Sandbach Charles Hewitt Sandbach Hillside Cottage Greenfield Holywell Flints Davy Jones Locker Jerry Hewi Garden Pate Uncle Sam Sam E. Sandbach West Bath Farm Bureau Meeting British War Relief Society Fathers and Sons
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