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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1941

Page

2

Village Notes and Social Roundup at Perkins Island

Local column records dozens of visitors, family visits, and past week activities around Perkins Island and Bath. Mentions Brownie Troop meeting, church and school events, light keeper changes, travels, and Walter Powers death. Includes many names: Harringtons, Lowells, Morongs, Libbys, Blaisdells, Wymans, Cushing, Rollins, Perkins, and others.

Norte Harrington Marie Wyman Sally Lowell Gladys Scott Jean Bowker Frances M. Robie Lorraine Harrington Earl Lowell Walter Powers Perkins Island

George Washington Program Earns Pins at Mitchell School

The Junior American Citizens Club at Mitchell School hosted a program honoring George Washington with readings poems songs and a book and shield awards ceremony. Pins were presented to pupils across grades one two three four five and the junior primary with names listed for each group.

George Washington Junior American Citizens’ Club Mitchell School George Washington Edith Norton Dorothy Lovejoy Barbara King Washington Patricia Ames Carl Cornish Douglas Champion John Linnell John Lutz Margaret Pagurko Robert Jackson Norman Kenney Melvina King Helen Witham William Jackson Firsteen Lane Jeanette Atwood Alice Deehan Margaret Safford Marilyn Towne Carolyn Burditt Jerry Geneau Roy Lutz, Jr Charles Robinson Eldwin Late Gayland Alexander Patricia Blake Warren Kenney Lawrence Bridges Thomas Elliot Lucy Ann Haggett Talbert Williams Millicent Merry

Frederick H Pratt Jr 66 Bath sheet metal worker dies at home

Frederick Hollis Pratt Jr. 66, a Bath native and veteran sheet metal worker, died suddenly Sunday afternoon at his home 50 Beacon Street. He had worked for S. J. and W. H. Watson, J. A. Winslow, and C. W. Rogers, and had run his own business. Survived by wife and four children, two brothers, and two sisters. services pending.

Frederick Hollis Pratt, Jr Beacon Street Mr. Pratt Bath Frederick Annie Pratt S. J W. H. Watson J. A. Winslow C. W. Rogers Malden Mass Charles S. Dunning Arthur Johnson Malder

Personal Notes on Visits to New England Towns

Miss Janette W. Smith visits friends in Lunenburg Massachusetts. William Larrabee, son of Mr and Mrs Walter W Larrabee of Tops ham, visits great grandparents Mr and Mrs Fred W Larrabee of West Bath. Mrs William Crowley and Grace of Union street spend the week in Quincy Massachusetts with Mr Crowley who works at Fore River Shipbuilding Corp. Mrs Philip Richenburg and Philip Jr of Roslindale return after visiting Mrs Edward Dale True of 347 Front Street.

Maurice Blaisdell West Point Charles Blaisdell Herman Hallett Bath Bernard Wyman Sanford Laura Bernard, Jr Betty Alonzo Lowell Sebasco Estates Lewis Lowell Will Lowell Earl Lowell Cecil Benson Elsie Sargent Wilfred Libby Hollis Center John D. Libby Frances Libby Edward Thomas Leroy Perkins Winnegance Walter Cushing Leslie Logan East Boston H. D. Mank Herbert Doughty Pauline Morong Lover Brett Norway Ralph Morong Lisbon Falls George A. Morong Clifton Morong Perkins Island Allie Rollins John Libby, Jr Leslie Darling Fred Libby Lloyd Lowell Arthur Kreidler Earl Hamel William Cushing Goddard's Ice Pond Currey Stiles John Perkins William A. Lowell Clarence Wallace Phippsburg Center Sadie Savage Charles Perry Anna Percy Cox Miss Percy Leston Harrington Robert K. Arndt Cleveland, O General Electric Co Schenectady N. Y University of Ohio James Heald Ashdale John Rollins Lloyd Sally Bill Lowell Barbara Sandra Mank Earl Ramon Hamel Lawrence George Morong J. F. Leach Seattle Phippsburg Oakland Calif Francis Lander Portsmouth N. H Fred Shepherd Brunswick Lewis F. Lowell Bob Moore Popham Forest Wyman Marie Rosalie Richards Earl Risteen Lone Pine Mountaineers Georgia Mae. Thornton John Rollins, Jr Portland Charles Rollins Annie Webber A. Bernard Webber Milton Mass D. Mank Bart Lowell Cox's Elwood Hathorne Clarence Blaisdell Bernard Wyman, Jr Betty Ann Wyman Walter Powers W. T. Wyman Kenneth Wyman Basin Janette W. Smith Lunenburg William Larrabee Walter W. Larrabee Topsham Fred W. Larrabee West Bath William Crowley Grace Union Street Quincy Crowley Fore River Shipbuilding Corp Philip Richenburg Philip, Jr Littlefield School Melrose Walter Hill John H. McNary Jessie Weston West Paris Melford N. Perham Graydon Smith G. C. Smith Edward Burns Burns Foster’s Point J. W. Larrabee Edward J. McMann McMann Barbara Fisher Lowell School Harvey Henderson, Jr Mabel Paquet Courtney E. Stover George Washington Corliss Street

Wedding Correction In Wisecasset Community

The Independent admits a reporting error in the Lewis Quinnan wedding notice. It clarifies that Phyllis Bernice Quinnan is not the daughter of Harold Quinnan and the late Vinnie Smith Quinnan. Mrs. Quinnan confirms she is alive and well.

Independent Russell Ward Lewis Wisecasset Phyllis Bernice Quinnan Harold Quinnan Vinnie Smith Quinnan

Uncle Lyme Popham Beach resident marks 86th birthday

Lyman Oliver known as Uncle Lyme celebrated his 86th birthday at home this month. He recalls early schooling on Fort grounds and the land given for the church site. He loves woodworking and has crafted fine furniture. Community figures and river activity are noted along with local Coast Guard movements and family visits.

Lyman Oliver Uncle Lyme Old Fort Clarence Pinkham Kate Spinney Charles Clark Davenport Fund Improvement Association Popham Beach Real Estate and Hotel Co Seaboard Kickapoo Eugene W. Osgood Popham Light Perkins Island Clifton Morong Powers Marine Hospital Portland Osgood Osgoods Irving Dobbin Clarence Sheffield Seguin Island Skolfield Melville Sproule U. S. Coast Guard Boothbay Harbor Seaman Drake Clarence Skolfield Thomas Flanagan Liberty Bath Lester Oliver Spruceville Frank Scott Charles Morse Kate McCarty Ralph Small Popham William Wallace Jackie Gloria Merrill Florence Skelton Bowdoinham Henry Wallace West Point Susie Oliver Robert and Jerry Morong Coast Guard Lewiston Lisbon Falls Moses Chandler Ellison Moody Harpswell Fred Spinney Blanchard Crowley Page Wyman Lawrence Philip Elisha Bridges George Soule Fort McKinley

Airport at East Brunswick Seems Assured

State WPA Administrator John C. Fitzgerald said the East Brunswick site near Bath Iron Works appears clear for an airport. He cited national defense value and potential aircraft fabrication at Bath Iron Works as reasons. Preliminary approval has been given and two 450 foot runways are planned between the old and new Brunswick highways in the Trotting Park area.

WPA John C. Fitzgerald Portland Bath East Brunswick Bath Iron Works Corp Fitzgerald William 8. Newell New Brunswick Trotting Park Old Brunswick Bath Highway Merrymeeting Bay

P T A urged to feature foreign customs at meeting

Mrs. Edward J. Holland of Bangor as chairman of the International Relations Committee asks local parent teacher associations to present programs on customs of foreign lands. Dike P. T. A. and North Center, South End groups are asked to cooperate.

Edward J. Holland Bangor International Relations Committee Maine Congress of Parents and Teachers Dike P. T. A Irving C. Varney North Center P. T. A Louis A. Dole South End P. T. A F. Arthur Berry Division of Public Welfare Clarence C. Little Bar Harbor Holland

Tri County Rural Letter Carriers Elect Officers at 36th Meeting

At the 36th annual Tri County Rural Letter Carriers meeting in Wiscasset William H. Ketchum of Bath was elected secretary treasurer for the ninth consecutive term. Charles Plumstead, Karl Hatch, and more were chosen to lead, with delegates named for the 1941 State convention in Augusta. A board of trustees was elected for Knox, Lincoln and Sagadahoe counties. Arlington Grange hosted a chicken supper for carriers on May 24.

Tri County Wiscasset William H. Ketchum Bath Association Charles Plumstead North Fagecomb Karl Hatch Bowdoinham Maine Augusta Plumstead Ketchum M. A. Brann North Whitefield Hatch Bowcomham J. F. Metcalf James Thornton Thomaston M. J. Creamer Waldoboro Ralph Mallet Topsham Knox Lincoln Sagadahoe Arlington Grange North Whitfield

P T A Luncheon Prep Meets Saturday at Littlefield

A West Bath P T A committee plans luncheon logistics for Monday’s town meeting and will gather Saturday afternoon at Littlefield school to handle preparations. The item lists numerous local residents visiting, hosting, or traveling, including Bath and surrounding areas.

Democrats Declare Victory Assured in City Elections

A well attended Democratic city committee meeting at Lewiston City Hall discussed plans for the March 3 municipal election. Members expressed confidence in Mayor Robert H. Haskell’s reelection and anticipated gains in both city council and alderman seats.

Democratic City Committee Common Corner City Hall Sever Robert H. Haskell George Moses Alex Burges Alex Burgess, Jr Leslie J Wold

New Dormitories at the Y Modern in Every Detail

The Y M C A east side rooms will be finished this week with the west side due last of next week. A 10 000 square foot top floor is being converted into modern rooms with plastered walls steel lathing large windows new ventilators and inlaid linoleum floors. Each room includes running water tile bath built in wardrobes built in dressers telephone buzzer system and metal bronze ventilators. Maple furniture duvets curtains and wool blankets complete the setup with a dormitory matron overseeing service. Public inspection will precede rental to applicants.

Y.mc.a Y.M.C.A

What Kind of a Life Job Do I Want

John Parker superintendent of schools spoke at Bath Pilgrim Fellowship on choosing a vocation. He urged self analysis of outdoor or indoor work, manual or mental labor, and needed skills, stressing skilled labor and mechanics amid national defense needs. He urged good personality traits and cooperation, noting a dance and attendance contest planned for Fellowship members. Pvt Arthur L Wing, home on furlough from Westover Field, Chicopee Mass, visited his parents in North Bath.

John Parker Bath Pilgrim Fellowship Central Church Parish House Parker National Defense Clin Leeman Verna Wallace Addison Bar Pvt Arthur L. Wing Westover Field Chicopee Mass Mrs Carroll Wing North Bath

Republicans Back New School Building Plan in City Meeting

The Republican city committee and council candidates endorsed a plan for one new school and enlarging two more with federal funds matching municipal money. Alderman Walter C. Rogers spoke on city finances, wards voiced support, and plans were made to mobilize voters for the upcoming Monday election. Chairman Fred W. Quimby may reconvene before then if needed.

Republican City Committee Common Council Chamber Citizens’ Committee Times Walter C. Rogers Rogers Fred W. Quimby

Life of Governor's Son Faces Gala Night Trials

The nine year old David Sewall serves at the Governor and Mrs. Sewall ball in Augusta as he jokes about celery and hunger. Five year old Nicholas follows staff in uniform and admires Admiral Robert’s gold braid while pondering his father's lack of a formal uniform.

Augusta City Hall David Sumner Sewall Blaine Mansion Nicholas William P. Robert U.S.N

Red Rose Troop Game Party Supports Mitchell School Decor

Red Rose troop Girl Scouts held a game party on Washington street rooms with prizes awarded to Mrs. Shirley Dyer and several others. Proceeds fund a Scout room decoration at Mitchell school. Leaders Mrs. Frederick Burditt and Mrs. Abraham Kramer organized, with doughnuts and coffee served by Mrs. Milton Rogers and Scouts. Funeral notices for James P. Roney of Texas Co. in New York.

Shirley Dyer Wilmer J. Voorhees Elbridge PP. Wright Frank MW. Lemont Maurice A. Libby Frank T Fortier Frank A. Bates LaForrest G. Coombs Red Rose Troop Girl Scouts of America South Pt.a.s Washington — Street Mitchell School Frederick DL. Burditt Abraham Kramer Milton Rogers Martha Day Elizabeth Whittemore Steven H. Bracey Orris J. Ames F. Arthur Berry Lou Comeau Arthur P. Johnson Barbara Haining William T. Crowley Samuel A. Morse Alfred E. Carpenter Arthur C. Lemont Bessie PB. Potter Sarah M. Lermond Arthur N. MacDonald Wendall B Heal Rite Fpstein Oscar J. Tanguay Joseph I. Nostall Alphonse H. Mircotte Zillah A. Reynolds Eleanor M. Ferguson Lillian F. Fisher Guy M. Sprague Fred M. Coombs Pearl E. Dunbar

Also Mentioned on This Page

Junior American Citizens’ Club Meeting Frederick H. Pratt, Jr Popham Beach Stuart Walton Floyd Bridges Frances Guy Crowley Walter Sprague Herbert Marguerite McNulty Sprague Carl Newcomb Newcomb Allen Rogers Barbara Sprague Millard Urquehart Seguir Island Frank Irving Biddeford W.P.A P.T.A Tri-County William H. Ketchum of Organizattion Democrats Jaqueline Pleasant Street Central Maine General Hospital Ray V. Rice Glenda Arthur Lillian Irvin Solon Henry T. B. Leeman Somerset Place Y Modern Nicholas Sewall Capital South End Richard Quick Wash York James P. Roney Roney The Texas Co New York Capt. Quick
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