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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1941

Page

3

Wiscasset Shower Honors Mrs Lee At Water Street Home

A Tuesday evening shower at Mrs. Lee's Water Street residence honored Mrs. Charles W. Lee with many lovely gifts and a card party among about 60 attendees including Mrs. Stanton Sherman and Miss Louise Adams. Prizes went to Mrs. Race Mrs. Austin Mrs. Gove and Mrs. Robinson. lunar group reports follow about local grange degrees and upcoming meetings.

Charles W. Lee Barbara Dow John L. Blagdon Lee Water Street Stanton A. Sherman Louise E. Adams Charles J. DiPerri Anne Nelder Clarence Race Merle Day Barbara Bailey Virginia Pease Lester Earl D. River, Jr Portland William Gove Albert Austin James Duncan Bath Race Austin Gove Robinson Bunker Hill Grange Jefferson Huntoon Hill Grange Bunker Hill Dresden Sheepscot West Alne Woolwich Grange Harrasseeket Freeport Organ Society First Congregational Church Laura Carleton Lincoln County Wiscasset United States Army Donald Wilbur Troop Thomas Malcolm Prior Joseph Ernest DiNapoli, Jr Austin Gale Cowing Albert Laurence Pendexter Elden Victor Ellison Edward Stanley Morang Norman Shepard Bailey Earl Preston Libby Lyman Emery Orne P. M Edith Rines Nellie Munsey Fannie Adams Helen Gorham Wiscasset Woman's Club State Auditing Department Chester Roy Blair Angelina Mary Cloutier Brunswick David L. Wilson Charles S. Sewall

Local Roundup of Visits Returns and Occasional News

Roy R. Marston and others return from Florida trips as Haggett party extends stay in St Petersburg. Rev George G Chiera visits Camden. Sargent visits from Bangor. Birth announced for a son at Gardiner Road home. Elks meeting in Rockland. teaching duties for Zina Davis at Brownfield. Visits by Grover Hoyt and grandson in Summer home. Swains from Portland attend Governor’s Ball with Harvey R Pease family. Geissler family from Roslindale visit. Fred West cuts foot, loses toe. Sidney Knight to Portsmouth Navy Yard for family move.

George Sproul Bath Memorial Hospital James Puiin James, Jr Robert Walter Herbert Pushard Donald Geissler Roslindale Mass D. M. Munsey Kathryn Perkins Portland Kate Perkins Federal Street Henry W. Webb High Street Barbara Bailey Bernard A. Bailey Miami Fla Howard Kaler Jean Leeman Potter Washington Street Harold A. Campbell Leigh Payson Marshall Merrywman Bowdoinham Harvey T Bailey Clara Wright John Cook Bath Frederick Wright Frederick Newton Highmond Freeman Trott Elizabeth C. C. Blagdon Helen Dickinson George E. Millard Vermont Wiscasset Academy Tom Sawyer Red Men's Hall Polly Tom Phyllis Bryant Jim Emily Riley Mary Jackie Townsend Sidney Phyllis Reid Forest Faulkingham Amy Lawrence Burnita Pray Becky Thatcher Leota Merry Alfred Temple Herman Grover Douglas Marcia Angell Huckleberry Finn William Grant Joe Harper Charlie Metcalf St. Philip's Woman's Auxiliary American Legion Auxiliary Irene Metcalf Thelma Wright Nellie Dowling Wiscasset Howard Trussell Wiscasset Shoe Store Carolyn Bennett Lawrence W. Bennett Boothbay Harbor George G. Chiera St. Philips Episcopal Church William F. Grindell Grindell Boston McPhee Bath Iron Works Charles Plumstead Tri-County Rural Carriers Association Sagadahoc Hotel Sedgwick Barbara Dow Linwood Ames Rufus Sewall Mary Sewall Metcalf William Snyder Grammar School Diphrhy Willis B. Mitchell Augusta Sumner Sewall Clarence Race Earl D. Rines Roy R. Marston Stanley Eliott William P.robert Harvey R. Pease Virginia Ralph Harvey Bath Road Florida Lawrence B. Haggett Harry St. Petersburg Camden Robert Sargent Bangor Leon G. Flood Grover Hoyt Dorchester Heights Donald George Swain Fred Geissler Milton S. H. Shea Fred West Sidney Knight Portsmouth Navy Yard

Central Grammar Pupils Present a Patriot Program

Central Grammar school seventh grade pupils directed by Mrs. Granville M. Colby staged a George Washington program Friday afternoon. The event featured readings, poems, and musical numbers including solos by Eugene Bennett and Joanne Heal, plus trumpet and piano performances.

Granville M. Colby Central Grammar School Darwin Nolan Anna Day Wayne May America Betty Anderson Theresa Trainor Dorothy Stanton Bertha Sutherland Elizabeth Belanger Winona King Walter Longley Eugene Bennett Everett Quimby Berkeley Square Joanne Heal June Chase Mary McNeill Washington Clyde Norton Gene Bennett Robert Hinds Eugene Cunningham Edyth King Beverly Richards Margaret Libby Maurice Knight Cecil Fullerton Ernest Bach Frances Pinkham Anna Coffill Emma King Donald Morse Joseph Garneau Charles Johansen Ernest Wallis Annette Dyer Audrey King Robert Russell Frederick Watson Uncle

Women Republicans Meet Friday Night in Bath

An enthusiastic Bath Woman's Republican club meeting was held in City hall with president Mrs. Edmund A. Rothwell presiding. The group planned for the Spring election, organized ward lists, and aimed to mobilize voters including absentees and those incapacitated. Miss Elizabeth Deering, Bath's legislator, spoke on voting, followed by a discussion of pending legislation by the 90th Maine Legislature.

Bath Woman's Republican Club Common Council City Hall Edmund A. Rothwell Elizabeth Deering Bath

Engagement party hosts host bridge for Smith Woodbury

Mr and Mrs Frank A Givin of 21 Andrews road entertained Monday with a supper bridge for Miss Janette W Smith and Stephen T Woodbury Fitchburg Mass whose engagement was recently announced Prizes went to Mrs Harry L Day Mr and Mrs Royal A Johnson Miss Smith and Dwight W Pierce

Frank A. Givin Andrews Road Janette W. Smith Stephen T. Woodbury Fitchburg Mass Harry L. Day Royal A. Johnson Miss Smith Dwight W. Pierce

Phippsburg Ponds Civil War Roster and Local Happenings

In Phippsburg the Daley, Meet ing House, Blaisdell and Sprague ponds lie near hills while larger ponds at Center and Parker Head are less noticed. A Civil War soldier list prompts memorial day flags at many graves. Local residents report accidents, renovations, town meeting changes, mill work, holiday gatherings, and visits across Bath, Bath Memorial Hospital, Fort Sills, and Florida.

Meeting House Small Point Meeting House Blaisdell Ashdale Sam Day Parker Head Gilman P. Rooke Ruel W. Rowe Randall Rogers Josiah B. Rogers Frederick Rosignal Josiah K. Rollins James E. Rollins Llewellyn A. Rollins Henry W. Small William Small Henry M. Small Navy Charles F. Spinney Thomas J. Segeberg William Sutton Elijah Stone Frederick Thornton Corp'l John H. Trafton David Thomas George E. Terrell Loring S. Webber Frederick S. Webber Thomas C. Wyman Jacob Wilson James P. Wallace Corp’l Thomas C. Wallace Jethro S. Wallace James R. Wallace John Worrey Benjamin A. Welch William Williams Henry O. Austin Cambridge Mass Bath Memorial Hospital Phippsburg Atlantic Seaboard Feldspar Co Basin Road Perry Lot Meadowbrook H. A. Libby Wiscasset

Mrs Pratt’s Daughter Guests in Malden After Death

Mrs Arthur Johnson of Malden Mass attends Bath funeral plans after the sudden death of her father Fred H Pratt Jr of Beacon Street. Her sister Mrs Charles Dunning of Winter Street Court hosts the visit.

Arthur Johnson Malden Mass Charles Dunning Winter Street Court Bath Fred H. Pratt, Jr Beacon Street

Town News Roundup From Woolwich and Vicinity

The community plans a Game Night at the Reed home on March 8. A town meeting is set for March 1 at the town house. Readers note perfect attendance at Day's Ferry School and updates from 4-H, Spinning Wheel and Mothers clubs. Local movements, residents visiting, and servicemen assignments are reported.

Randall Newhall ceremony joins Leonard Randall and Alma Newhall

Leonard E. Randall of New York City and Alma S. Newhall of New York married at 5 16 p.m. Saturday in Winter Street parsonage 890 Washington Street Rev. Joseph O. Purdue officiated. Attendants Alden N. Steen and Elizabeth Walters of Brunswick.

Leonard E. Randall New York City William S. Randall Boston Alma S. Newhall New York Mary Newhall Winter Street Washington Street Joseph O. Purdue Alden N. Steen Elizabeth Walters Brunswick

Rogers Carlton Wedding Saturday in Arrowsic at Parsonage

Henry Carlton of Arrowsic and Emma Rogers were wed Saturday at 8 p.m. in the People's Baptist church parsonage with Rev. George B. Wolstenholme officiating. Attendants included Etta Lilly and Arthur Stinson, with Minnie Aderton and Ralph Boardman present. The couple's reception followed at 593 Middle Street.

Henry Carlton Arrowsic Emma Rogers People’s Baptist Church Court Street George B. Wolstenholme Etta Lilly Arthur P. Stinson Woolwich Minnie Aderton Ralph Boardman Carlton Maine Middle Street Lilly Henry Rogers Silas Oliver Aderton Boardman Henrietta Rogers This City Mr. Stinson Linwood Small Ora Small Eleanor Elick Lisbon Falls

Ward L Risteen Observes Birthday

Edward L. Risteen of Thomaston retired Maine Central conductor quietly observed his 78th birthday Monday at the home of his son and daughter in law in Bath. He spent much of his career on trains through Bath and Rockland and Portland. He retired three years ago last July and celebrated his 51st wedding anniversary in Bath last August. He remains in good health and walks daily to greet friends.

Edward L. Risteen Thomaston Maine Central Railroad Earle D. Risteen Washington Street Portland Rockland Brunswick Risteen Bath

Dromore Farm Bureau Hosts March Meeting

The Dromore Farm Bureau met at Mrs Ernest Rogers home to hear Short Cuts in Sewing. Members received hospital shirts for the Red Cross and 21 boys shirts were completed. Miss Frances M Robie joined as a member.

Gardiner Rogers Sally Bobby Haggett New Meadows Nellie Kittie Tracy Meadowbrook Carrie Little James Bath Kay McLaughlin New York Charles Huff Frances Robie T. C. Hughes Fenderson Hughes Althea Campbell Ernest Rogers Topsham Farm Bureau Arthur Perry Fort Williams Barracks Hospital Raymond Campbell Eva Rogers Pauline Hart John Rogers Perry Maurice Pishard Fred Oliver Bath Memorial Hospital Percy Young Dromore Farm Bureau Long Beach Cal California Red Cross Walter J. McCourt Velma Young Mabel Farnham Grange Hall Mary L. Wright Charles Eastman

Ruth Woodward’s Tenth Birthday Party At Beach Light

Ruth Woodward celebrated her tenth birthday with a party at the Beach Light home on Saturday afternoon. Guests included Norma Jean Drummond and Sylvialee Harris, with several others unable to attend. Ralph Steen and son Ralph Jr. moved from Boston and plan eighth grade at North school. Esther Drummond returned to the University of Maine after visiting home with flu.

Ruth William Woodward Norma Jean Drummond Sylvialee Harris Marie Hall Mary Ralph, Jr Boston North School Esther Drummond University of Maine Orono Norman Drummond

R W Powers Funeral in Woolwich

The funeral of Ruel W. Powers of Woolwich, keeper of Perkins Island light, was held Monday at Mayo Funeral Residence in Bath. Rev. Frederick P. Moffatt officiated. Bearers from Bath Aerie F O E included Norton, Donnell, McCabe, and Oliver. Burial was at Sea View Cemetery in Rockland.

Ruel W. Powers Woolwich Perkins Island Mayo High Street Frederick P. Moffatt Corliss Street Bath Aerie Horace Norton Roy Donnell Ross McCabe Hershon B. Oliver Birlal Sea View Cemetery Rockland

Eighth Grade History Pupils Stage Debate

Eighth grade history club members at Central Grammar School held their second public appearance debating whether George Washington was a greater man than Abraham Lincoln. The affirmative team included Louise Dole and others, with judges favoring the affirmative. Intermission features by Virginia Andre and Gloria Leavitt.

Central Grammar School George Washington Abraham Lincoln Louise Dole Dorothy DeLong Mary Clappison Colleen Rowe Edward Cogan Robert Niles William Elliott Harold Armes Carmen Huse Frances Callan Alfred E. Carpenter James T. Bonney Enid N. Sawyer Virginia Andre Gloria Leavitt

Townsend clubs meet at South Paris grange hall March 2

The Townsend clubs of Sagada hoc Cumberland York and Oxford counties meet at South Paris grange hall on Sunday March 2 at 2 pm. Howard Shaw leads entertainment and G Ivan Smith Maine acting national representative will address the conference. The event is open to the public with a half hour installation service and a mass meeting followed by council meetings.

Townsend Sagadahoc Cumberland York Oxford Counties South Paris Grange Hall Howard Shaw AK. Hannon First District Council L. C. Holton Cumberland Mills G Ivan Smith Bangor Maine

Woolwich Grange Recalls Washington Lincoln at Meeting

Woolwich Grange paid tribute to Washington and Lincoln at a Wednesday meeting. The program included Singing God Bless America My Country Tis of Thee stories poems and Southern melodies. Rose Hathorne read a humorous February weather poem and the group recited the American Creed.

Woolwich Grange Washington Lincoln America Grangers Rose Hathorne Delaware Jessie Sapulding Singing of America, the Beautiful

Richmond and Lewiston Truck Drivers Plead Guilty in Rubbish Violation

John Tarr of Richmond and Roland Caro of Lewiston pleaded guilty in municipal court to depositing rubbish on city streets during excavation for Iron Works expansion into the Maine Central railroad freight yard. Judge Deering fined each a dollar with $495 costs after city officials complained they hauled excavated dirt to Palmer field without precautions.

John Tarr Richmond Roland Caro Lewiston Maine Central Railroad Gardiner R. Deering Joseph A. McLaughlin Byron E Clark Palmer Field Allen Street

Mrs Grace Spaulding and party tour Gorham

Miss Grace Spaulding and Mrs William Armstrong motored to Gorham on Tuesday with Miss Doris Armstrong who returned to Gorham Normal after holiday visits with her parents Mr and Mrs William Armstrong on Washington street.

Grace Spaulding William Armstrong Gorham Doris Armstrong Gorham Normal Washington Street

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Lawrence Lewis Floyd Larrabee Harrasecket Sheepscot Valley West Anna Donald Shea Harold Shea Parker Fowles John Jackson Arthur Paquett Roland Hammond Forrest Morris Harriet Jackson Blanche Fowles Gertrude Munsey Mildred Morris Olive Dow Myrtle Hildreth Vinnie Quinnam Doris Foye Ken MacKenzie Huntoon Hill Grange Hall Birch Point Perry Fowle Asa Tupper T. A. Fowle O. M. West Lincoln Harris M. M. Smith Damariscotta Ann Marie Quinnam Harold Quinnam Shea Arnold Warner DeForest Munsey Central Grammar Blanch Fitzpatrick Bernard Henderson Dromore Norwood Raymond Wyman Mrs H. B. Wyman Roland Raines Fred Brown Frank J. Walker J. W. Reed Ralph Hardy Day’s Ferry M Hopestill Reed Virginia Young Erwin Skillin Myron Skillin Robert Westfall Clayton Armstrong Alec St. Pierre Sagadahoc Ferry Florence Temple Chopps School Mary Martha Muckler Harry Muckler Glenda Wright Hollis Leeman Ora Parks Gilbert Hathorne Mothers’ Club Day's Ferry Ralph Durgin Edwold Carter A. W. Hall of Bath Lydia Hathorne State House H. P. Hathorne Stanley Harvey Fort McKinley Duncan McIntosh John Kelliher Memorial Hospital Hazel Smith Son Forrest Mason Carter Albert Temple Clarence Baker Annie Cunningham Florence Carlton Frank Goddard Ella Temple Merrymeeting Camps Parker N. Moulton Wareham Edward V. Reed Edward Velazie Harold Gilmore York Beach John C. Gilmore Nequasset Woodrow Cooper Joseph I. Smith Waldo L. Hawthorne Harvey P. Hathorne Cummington 104Th Regiment Camp Edwards Falmouth Hawthorne Harvey P. Hawthorne Springfield High Y Randall—Newhall Ward L. Risteen Maine Central Son R. W. Powers Chloe Deraps Richard Jackson South Paris Lad Molineausing
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