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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1946

Page

1

Veteran aid services and community notes update

The column details veteran benefit guidance and Red Cross support for government claims, plus a long row of local society meetings. It lists home service staff, neighborhood volunteers, and recent club activities, including charity work, lectures, and a Kenniston prize event at Boothbay Harbor.

National Spe Red Cross Ted Veterans Administration Board Lincoln County Helen D. Sortwell Wiscassett Fran- Alvin Storer Waldoboro Vin Piper Damariscotta Anna Johnson North Whitefield F. L. Littlefield Thday Harbor Maynard

Community notes and visits in Bath area social pages

Reports from Bath include Founders Day refreshments and a birth day cake, infantile paralysis drive totaling 54.06 with contributions from West Bath Grange Farm Bureau Littlefield School Lowell Primary and Lowel Grammar. Local residents Edward Kenny Elwynne Kenny Clifton Babbidge and others are noted for illness discharge and visits.

Kidveghsoté Leon Belanger, Jr William F. White Harry Larrabee, Jr Lydia Helms Anita Evangeline Barter West Bath Ess Edwin Wherfft Hugo Sandelin Brunswick Courtney Stover Teddy Frank Clark Gardiner Errol Charles Richard Denham Clifton Babbidge Warren Babbidge Joseph Stetson G. C. Smith Fred Larrabee Fred G. White West Gardiner Graydon Smith USN Portland Chatter Boat Club Harriet Cotton Washington Street Bath Mary McCrater Alberta Brooks Margaret Crocker Elaine Mitchell Geraldine Barter Leroy Carleton Maynard Carleton U. S. Army Fred Rose Marian Rose R.N Carlton Stanley Rose Frankie Harvey Doobins Leroy Maynard Carlton Elmer Williams Jeannette Boston Raymond Hilliard Farmington Mass Marshal Boudreau Richard Renshaw Robert Miller Archibald McCoy

Johnson Allard Wedding Sunday

The Johnson Allard wedding was held Sunday with Mrs Stanley Tripp of West Poland as matron of honor and Frank Allard as best man. The groom, son of Mr and Mrs E J Johnson of Poland, had served after high school and attended the University of Maine. The couple planned a honeymoon through Massachusetts before the groom reports to Fort Devens Mass for further service. Attendees from Bath included the bride's parents and grandmother Mrs Samuel McElroy.

Tanley Tripp West Poland Frank Allard Mechanic E. J. Johnson Poland University of Maine Johnson Massachusetts Fort Devens Mass Bath Elmer Allard Samuel McElroy

Withingtons and Relatives Gather for Summer Visit

Suzanne Withington returned from school to enjoy a week’s vacation with her grandparents at Foster’s Point. The text notes Mr and Mrs R F Streeter and son in Flushing NY, Mr and Mrs W J Withington and two daughters in Greenwood MA, Mrs Georgia Morin of Portland visiting cousins Mr and Mrs Edward Kenney, and Mrs Stanley Williams confined to bed. Several summer residents spent Sunday at Perry Cove cottages.

R. F. Streeter Flushing N. Y W. J. Withington Greenwood Mass Suzanne Withington Foster’s Point Georgia Morin Portland Edward Kenney Stanley Williams Perry Cove

Woolwich Community Church Services and Local Notices

Woolwich Center Baptist Church holds Sunday service at 10 30 and 5 45 with Rev Charles R Sims. Day's Ferry Mothers' Club elects Doris Carter president and Madelyn Durgin vice president. A chicken pie supper at the Day's Ferry home of Mr and Mrs Carlton Day Reed followed with card games. Lay's Merry Mothers next meeting set for March 5 at the schoolhouse. News notes include various visits, illnesses, and military postings.

Lah Wie Baptist Montsweag Churel Woolwich Uasset Spinning Wheel Club Clayton Stinson Murphy's Corner Road Valentine Day’s Ferry Mothers’ Club Doris Carter Madelyn Durgin Lee Reed Treas Day’s Ferry Carlton Day Reed Frank J. Walker Gilbert Hathorne Merle Jameson Leo Chaput Saan Jerry Mason Carter Heppy Buddy Reed Roberta Armstrong Merry Mothers’ Club Shaw Roland Eaton Sw Pa Sidney Eaton Percy Destba Sadddlahoe Ferry Bath Iron Works Biggin Carolyn Baker Bowdoinham Walter Baker Lowell W. Milliken Portland Milliken Robert Westfall Fort Devens Edwin L. Houlton Philadelphia Kathryn Shapley Lucas

House Trailer Burns Near Carlton Bridge

Fire destroyed a house trailer owned by Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Cota behind the Gateway Sandwich Bar near the Carlton bridge. Bath fire department Hose lines from Route One and nearby trucks fought the blaze to prevent spread to adjacent trailers and buildings. A second alarm shortly after noon summoned units to a dump fire on High Street with hoses and booster tank used to control the rubbish blaze.

W. J. Cota Gateway Sandwich Bar Woolwich Carlton Bridge Engine Four Bath Fire Department Bath Central Fire Station Box 71 New City Upper High Street Engine Two

Patriotic Program At Camp And Auxiliary

A Monday evening program by Camp and Auxiliary featured readings, sketches, solos, and a talk by Rev. Albert Freeman on patriotism. Maurice J. Warner led the event with recitations and a message honoring Washington and Lincoln. The closing number was “Star Spangled Banner” followed by refreshments prepared by committee members Myrtle Wilson, Jennie Miller, William Warner, and Frances Warner.

Maurice J. Warner Walter Smith T. W. Lincoln Lincoln John Sts Julia Field Mr. Pratt Frances Warner Emily Maryel Reading Arthur Barte Dolan Albert R. Freeman Corliss Street Baptist Church Washia Myrtle Wilson Jennie Miller William Warner

Youngest County Enlistee Weds in Brunswick Rectory

Miss Icorn F. Ruth daughter of Mrs Walter Leighton of West Jonesport wed Robert E. Hart son of Mr and Mrs Andrew B Hart of Bath in St John s church Brunswick with Rev Father Dauphin officiating. The couple were attended by the groom s sister and brother. The bride wore light blue taf feta and white roses while the groom wore fuchsia taffeta and jonquils. Hart was Sagadahoc county s youngest resident in the armed services enlisting at 16 and later discharged after service in the South Pacific. A reception followed at the church. The Harts will reside at 4 Deering street.

Woman’s Club Grace M. Sewaller Webb Atlantic Monthly Contest Charles J. di Perri Charles M. Giles Damariscotta Priscilla Campbell Grace McFadden Helen Fisher Grace A. Cowley Harry L. Bradford James E. Stanier Mary Taylor Wiscasset Academy George B. Kenniston, Jr Opera House Boothbay Harbor Kenniston George B. Kenniston Portland John H. Southard Federal Street Christine M. Erskine Alton Erskine Bath Road Memorial Hospital Tucker’s Corner Miss Erskine Congregational Church John F. Jackson Marcia Angell Augusta Worster House Arthur H. Durgin Eva H. Churchill Innew Suttane T Cleveland Riverside Air Park Brunswick Amoco Texas Route 1 R. B. Metcalf, Jr Army Air Corps Bowdoin Jack Winters Upper Federal Street Colby White Bellas High Street Eugene McGrath Leland Bryant Alvin F. Sortwell Main Street Faye Taylor East Orange N. J Verne F. Safford Chester Crocker Boynton Crocker Navy William J. Cossette Middle Street Ruth Kierstead Freda Brown Florence Cossette Isabel Cracker Bernice Bailey Bee King Madeline Colby David Donna _ Leon‘ard Woolwich Arthur Bean Lawrence I. Davis Irving Davis Davis Island Ernest Colby Frank Colby Silas Lee Merry 377Th Ordnance Co Batangas Luzon Nellie Merry Water Street Merry States Sgt Harry Beals Gardiner Robert Heigham Beverly Boston Icorn F. Ruth Walter Leighton West Jonesport Robert E. Hart Andrew B. Hart Floral Street Bath St. John’s Church Father Dauphin M.rie J. Hart Joseph R. Hart Miss Hart Jonesport Bath Iron Works Hart Sagadahoc County Armed Service South Pacific Ralph Bertrand Mrs. Hart Deering Street

Birthday Party Reflected in Town Notes

A kept fragment details a party hosted by Rose Campbell for Sherman Campbell's family with six to eight white Lee A Valentine guests. Prizes were won by Charles Tibbetts Louis Hinckley Eleanor Mains Merwin Delano and others. Mrs Drake received a birthday cake and gifts from Forrest Drake.

Cheebe Lee Rose Campbell Nithaiy Thomas A Hagan

Dike School PTA Surpasses Goals With Card Party

A successful Dike school card party raised funds for the PTA. Mrs. Merton Deering and Mrs. Wilbur Crocker organized the event with 15 tables. Prizes included gold earrings, aprons, cigarette lighters, wall brackets, and hosiery, while refreshments were served by several volunteers.

Ee Dike School P. A Merton Deering Wilbur Crocker John Sonia Shirley James Arthur Urque Carl Langbehn Mime Golder Louis Kondos James Jones William Voltz Fred Pinkham Otis Smith Stanley Commeau Roy Loeschner William Hanson

Harmon’s to reopen early in March

Harmon's Store for Men on Front Street plans a March reopening after a December 17 fire damaged the shop and nearby Shepard’s Shoe Store. Refurbishment includes modern display cases and attempted completeness despite post fire conditions. The article notes a rise to about 5,000 golf courses in the U S since 1914.

Harmon's Harmon’s Front Street Shepard’s United States

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Ar ‘Society Mary Marston Y Anya Alberta M. Larrabee Soersiary Robert H. Heig Ech Mociety Marston Grace M. Sewall Edna M. Southland Marco Club Congregational Vestry Robert Fulton Holland Philip Gregory Gregory Arletta Foster Bertha Harris Barbara Cost Huntoon Ella Dunton Harriet Jackson Laura Teresting Valeria Bean Billy Ingraham Eastern Star Club Masonic Hall Bertha le Bourdais Asa Hie Southworth Maine Pthworth Machine CO Comemeaney Eilese Tiawe Te Vee Shanic Falls Church West Bath Grange Washington Hope Ward Alice Smith Swanee River Dixie Old Virginia Susannah Andrews Bernice Sturtevant Dorothy Pecci Elizabeth Young Marion Rose Persis Miller Harry McGlenchy Carlton Andrews William H. Small Jr John Sylvester Alton Collins Lizzie Haggett Penny March Elmira Jones Thelma Sylvester Betsy Ross Richard Andrews George Washington Mildred Weeks Edwin W. Haggett Neil S. Bishop The Grange Edward Waters Roger Robinson County Benedict Georgia F. Ruth Roscde Kelley State Liquor Ae Kelley Linwood Weeks Seamspark Caswell Kelley Leo Perteli Gloria Schoalhouse Naue
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