Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Bath Independent in Bath, Maine

We have 914,015 pages in Maine

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1943

Page

4

Community Notes Highlight Local Activities and Personal News

Local items celebrate Mrs Teresa Abbott birthday gift and cards from observers at her post. Wiscasset and area residents attend church meetings, high school play Grandma Steps Out, and a North Edgecomb grange outing. Multiple residents listed with travels, appointments, and service in Navy and Army, plus a Portland area abortion?

Teresa Abbott Abbott Ways and Means The Organ Society Mary Marston Emmelyn Weeks Carolyn Varney Harold Blanchard Mary Hobson George Bemis Roy Marston Earl D. Rines William Burton Charles Cowley Alice D. Taylor Harvey R. Pease Wiscasset North Edgecomb Grange Charles Dunton John Jackson Jesse White Laura Seavey Mary Fullerton Wiscasset Academy Grandma Red Men's Hall Mary Taylor Barbara Sullivan Elinor Pomeroy Ethel Bailey Elinor Sutter Leonard Seamon Albert Rines Mildred Main Stuber Margaret Beane Dorothy Thompson Congregational Sunday School Ruth J. Applin Bernard Seamon Philip Simpson Althea Stanley Birch Point Elmer Tarr Lewis Tarr Bristol Bath George Abbott Bath Iron Works Robert Milnuk George Gavett Navy Milnuk Gavett Pvt Bernard Lake Arthur Lake Pfc Paul Simpson Harley Simpson

Major Martin to Visit Bath on Thursday

Major Reginald Martin and Mrs Martin, newly appointed Salvation Army leaders, arrive in Bath to take charge of Northern New England operations. They will lead a 7 30 p m meeting with Adjt H Wilbur Smith auditing local records. Miss Betty Mae Hopkins visits Portland this week.

Reginald Martin Martin Salvation Army Ernest Pugmire U.S Albert W. Pickering Portland New England Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire Vermont Corps New York Territorial Training College Andrews Avenue Bath Adjt H. Wilbur Smith

West Bath socialNotes of February events and visits

Mrs Lillian Rogers was guest of honor at a February 15 birthday party hosted by Mrs Carol Wing with multiple Wing family members and friends. Several local residents shared visits, illnesses, and weekend city trips. Miss Jennie Larrabee and Mrs Mildred Weed traveled to St Petersburg and to New York respectively. Andrew Robichaud, a fireman, first class in the U S Navy, was noted in progress toward final line.

John Reid Hans Jensen Navy Newport R. I George Grover Fred Grover Bathroad Tampa Fla Harvey R. Pease Virginia Pease Hartford Albert Soule Woolwich Roy R. Marston Waterville Maine Pharmaceutical Ass‘t Frances Somes Boston Lillian Rogers Carol Wing Cleon Wing Bert Wing Calvin Wing Marylin Wing Clair Wing Ed Arsenault Bobby Lauraine Aresnault Edward Burns Philip Burns Carville Douglas Walter Larrabee Joseph W. Larrabee Paul Tuttle Richard Alpha Booker Fred P. Emmons Billy Bobby Haggett Charles Haggett Bath E. W. Haggett William Stern Fred Morton Mary Bailey Donald Boise Melford Perham Maine General Hospital Portland Lincoln Williams New Meadows Leonard Smith David Kenneth Jacquith G. C. Smith Mildred Weed St. Petersburg Lillian Wallace John Perkins June Doughty Phippsburg Carol Jane Carlton Fletcher Waterman Robert Waterman New York Monmouth N. J Dorothy Owens Jennie Larrabee Eye and Ear Infirmary Jackie McFee Arthur Jean Brown Perry Thompson Andrew Robichaud U.S.N

State buys houses for defense workers in Bath

Fifteen men renovate state purchased houses in Bath for occupancy by defense workers to ease transportation shortages caused by gas and rubber limits. Eight houses are occupied or nearly ready. more will be available soon. The plan includes using one building as a dormitory for 12 women and renting the Franklin house to a Summer hotel operator capable of furnishing it for about 40 men. John F. Kelley of Ellsworth will rent.

State Highway Department Carlton Bridge Lions Club The Highway Commission Bath Franklin House John F. Kelley Ellsworth Andrew J. Danielson USO Charles A. Andre High Street William B. Getehell, Jr

Local Veterans Update and Community Notes

Wentworth Institute graduate receives machinist’s mate rating and serves at Staten Island while Neal Revicw returns to Richmond. Corporal Donald Nelson, stationed at Saco, visits New Orleans furlough home of Mr. and Mrs. White. Sanford Crossing and Concord’s Mrs. Alvin Drew visit relatives in New Hampshire. Melvin Greenough hosts Quilting Bee Club gathering at the Adams home with Mrs. Oscar Adams.

Wentworth Institute Boston Staten Island N. Y Neal Revicw Richmond Donald Nelson Saco Charles White New Orleans Herbert White Sanford Alvin Drew Concord N. H Melvin Greenough Henry Robichaud Quilting Bee Club Oscar Adams

Soldiers Entertain at Nearby Camp

Members of the G. S. O. and two U. S. O. camp snows visited a nearby post Tuesday evening for an entertainment. Dances, a grand march, and prize awards entertained the group. Refreshments were served and Good Night Ladies was sung. Claire Grainger led arrangements with several G. S. O. members and accompanied guests.

U.S. O Claire Grainger Stella Babine Elizabeth Belanger Dorothy Conant Priscilla Coombs Jeanette Craige Mary Durgan Marguerite Durgan Dorothy Gilchrist Annie Greenlaw Betty Lou Hill Mauerite Kaler Marie Lambert Gladys Larson Natalie Perkins Doris Pettengill Ferne Pettengill Anne Shellenbarger Betty Watson Ruth Watson Andrew J. Danielson

Religious services and community notes in Woolwich

Woolwich and Montsweag churches schedule sermons on Sunday with Rev. J M Gowdey preaching Christ's Solution of the World's Problem and Micah. Local activities include a Mothers club party, school board meeting, bond and stamp sales, and various resident visits and social events in Bath, Day's Ferry, Sagadahoc Ferry, and West Bath.

Woolwich Center Isweag J. M. Gowdey Woolwich Micah Dolloff Thomas Bath Morse High School Frank J. Walker Day’s Ferry Alice Galvin Florence Temple Chopps Dinsmore Leach Harold Leeman Sagadahoc Ferry Herbert Leeman Memorial Hospital Leeman Belle Ames Middle Street Town Hall Everett Baker Portland Kenneth Baker Sagadahoe Ferry Oakley Stinson Brooklyn N. Y Winship A. Reed and Family Union College Schenectady John Douglass Clarence Baker Irving James Parker Pfc Axford Buck Charlotte Buck Newport News Blanche Littlefield Town Wilbur Hagan Skowhegan Della Farrar Sara Carlton Ralph Higgins West Bath Joseph Dunton Edwold Carter George Wright Betty Boston Everett Rice Jean South Windham

Unpaid Idea Leader Garners Attention at Biddeford Hearing

Veiled intimations about the chairman of Selective Service Board No. 2 at Kennebunk being a “man to be watched” and the subject of slander marked the Office of Price Administration hearing before a Biddeford municipal court commissioner on Thursday afternoon.

Selective Service Board No. 2 Kennebunk Office of Price Administration Biddeford Municipal Court

Central Grammar Pupils Stage Minstrel Show With Audience

Seventh grade pupils at Central Grammar presented a minstrel show with members from fifth and sixth grades, two eighth grade divisions, and many parents in attendance. End men and women appeared in blackface, with stage names, while the pianist Philip Haskell and interloctor Blaine Trafton led performances and jokes.

Central Grammar Huse Niles Alfred King Douglas Skillin Grover McKinnon David Johnson Ray Small Robert Higgins John Henderson Martin Doyle George Phillips Richard Cahill Petunia Daisy Bell Ham Ray Small Sweet Pea Fatima Richard Cahill Sambo April Philip Haskell Granville Colby Blaine Trafton Elizabeth Dingley Charles Dingley Floyd Cook Rita Sullivan Lois McLean Eunice Jewett Margaret Lenfest Marguerite Driscoll Roland Dumais Grace Thayer Mildred Oliver Eleanor Gotte Eleanor McRae Betty Jane Willis Donald Footer Jingo

Montsweag Farm Bureau Holds All Day Meeting

The Montsweag Farm Bureau met at 90 Oliver Street in an all day session led by Mrs. Shea in Mrs. Nelson Rice's absence. Members voted to do Red Cross sewing and heard a talk on War-time Meal Planning. The next meeting is set for March 18 at Mrs. Nelson Rice's home in Woolwich.

Montsweag Farm Bureau Maurice B. Shea Oliver Street Nelson Rice Shea Red Cross Neil Wilson Wilbur Crocker Norman Drummond

Edward Little students raise funds in Buy a Bomber drive

Edward Little high school students sold war bonds and stamps totaling 13058 last week in the Buy a Bomber campaign. Senior Richard Wallingford sold two 1000 bonds a 50 bond five 25 bonds and stamps near 2000. Three others Nancy Tuttle Frances Briggs and Harlan Penney arranged orders for 1000 bonds.

Edward Little High School Richard Wallingford Nancy Tuttle Frances Briggs Harlan Penney

First Signs of Spring In Bay Point Community

Spring arrives with pussy willows budding sap rising from maples robins flocking to meadows and bees abroad. Local notes mention Walter Delano enjoying navy life and family updates on Lincoln Campbell Jr Herbert Campbell and others with addresses in Indiana North Carolina and Massachusetts.

Walter Delano Navy H. S. Co U.S. New Training School Newport Mary Campbell Lincoln Campbell A. T Camp Atterbury Ind Campbell Herbert Campbell Pvt. Campbell Tech Seymour Johnson Field Goldsboro N. C Air Corps

Central Church Men Attend Rare Treat Recital

Rev. George B. Wolstenholme spoke at Central Church Men's club and League event presenting A Pierce of Clay and Toussaint Ouverture. Arthur Pratt introduced him as attendees clapped and gave a rising vote of thanks. Box supper preceded program with Judge Gardiner R. Deering auctioneering the box bids. The club pledged its annual support to the church and the evening ended with singing and dancing.

George B. Wolstenholme Central Church Men’s Club League Arthur Pratt Gardiner R. Deering

Old Time Dance At USO Hall Returns Friday Night

The Independent Brotherhood of Shipyard Workers host the second old time dance at the USO hall Friday evening with Cliff Leeman's orchestra. About 250 couples attended last week and many more are expected. Service men in uniform admitted free as usual. Dances will continue each Friday night until further notice.

Independent Brotherhood of Shipyard Workers USO Cliff Leeman

Grace Huston of Newport Social Visit With Relatives

Mrs. Grace Huston of Newport spent several days last week with her sisters Mrs. Minnie Eldridge and Mr. Olof Pearon, according to local notes.

Grace Huston Newport Minnie Eldridge Olof Pearon

Also Mentioned on This Page

Walter Miete Navy Air Corps Alan Pease Augusta Major Martin Betty Mae Hopkins Corliss Street William Riley OPA T. A Rapetabie Juin Ston— S AL Po Frozen Paracus Stocco! A Trpey Anf Veraner Rastus Fatima Pearl McEachern Gal Clementine Ham Hobo Alfred John Douglas Grover Robert George Carolina Hello Central Montsweag Bangor Public Library Hampden Mary Patton Col John Allan W. R. Allan Clarence Levin U.S. A Tunisia Major Levin I. M. Levin Park Street Brookline Mass Gardiner Church Street Lewiston Levin Cocoanut Grove Edna Coolidge Birchwood George Gates Lester Ross Bangor Herman Spinney Judy Oliver Howard O. Nash H. A. Spinney Clayton Raynor Westboro Duck Inn Central Church Chet Conference of Alcoholic Beverage Industries, Ime
Search Courier

Search the Bath Independent Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Bath Independent?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication