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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1941

Page

3

Wiscasset Wedding and Community Holiday Notes

Miss Ruth Merle Jones of Wiscasset and Robert Holmes Applin of Washington, D. C., wed at the Jackson home with Rev. George E. Millard officiating. The event followed by notes on the Library Tea, Christmas Doorway contest prizes, local gatherings, and social news from Wiscasset community life including guests at Quinnam House and local club events.

Ruth Merle Jones Wiscasset Robert Holmes Applin Washington, D. C George E. Millard John F. Jackson Thelma Dearing Bath Fred Hatch Nobleboro Etta Applin Belfast Carrie Dearing Everett W. Jackson Laura Seavey Sidney G. Evans Joanna Evans Verna Southard Graydon Fowles

Civil Service Exam Open For Unskilled Laborer

The United States Civil Service Commission advertises an open competitive exam for an unskilled laborer custodian in the Wiscasset Post Office Custodial Service at 50 cents an hour. Applications close January 13, with forms and details via the Secretary in Wiscasset or the First US Civil Service District in Boston. Three Caribou flyers Howard Raymond and Sproul passed tests to become instructors for RC A F cadets and plan to travel to Toronto for a five week course before teaching duties begin.

United States Civil Service Commission Charman Post Office Wiscasset Board of U.S. Civil Service Examiners First US Civil Service District Postoffice Buding Boston Caribou Lewis E. Howard George “Mike” Raymond Alden Sproul Moncton N. B Royal Canadian Air Force Toronto Ontario R.C.A.F

Burnham-Fogg Couple Celebrate Christmas in Bath and Kittery

Mr and Mrs Lawrence Burnham of Kittery and Thelma Fogg of Bath celebrated Christmas with Thelma's parents Mr and Mrs Donald Fogg at 679 Washington Street Bath Maine.

Lawrence Burnham Kittery Thelma Fogg Bath Donald Fogg Washington Street

West Bath Farm Bureau Plans Annual Meeting

West Bath annual planning session for the men's and women's groups set for January 10 in the grange hall. Attendees are urged to confirm with chairman W Elwin Greig. Christmas visits and local social notes follow, listing residents and guests across Bath Augusta Dresden Mills Portland Larrabee's Grove and surrounding areas.

West Bath Farm Bureau Grange Hall W. Elwin Greig Harry Moulton Bath Robert R. Coombs Robert van Amringe Boston W. H. Larrabee Larrabee's Grove Carlton Bailey Portland Isabel Lewis Wiscasset Edward Mank Iola Littlefield David E. C. Donnell Knowlton Hodgkins James Larrabee’s Grove Winn Clayton Lewis Holden Emma Foss Rye N. H Orrin Varney Edward Burns Foster's Point

Personal Notes From Elmhurst and Nearby Homes

Local notes list Mrs. John H. Hyde and two daughters visiting Elmhurst for several days alongside Private John Leonard of Fort Devens spending Christmas with his mother. Other guests include Alfred McCoy Jr and George Stebie Jr of Waterville at the Carl Andersons. Rodney E. Ross Jr enlisted in the 103d Infantry National Guard of Maine. Dorothy Thebeau visits from Packard School in New York City. Edward Dale True and family moved into the Randall Chadbourne residence at 352 Front Street, with True rejoining A. Hallet & Co. also linked to former Hobart Manufacturing.

John H. Hyde Nancy Hyde Sally Hyde Elmhurst John Leonard Fort Devens Sybil Leonard Donald Fogg Alfred McCoy, Jr George Stebie, Jr Waterville Carl Anderson Green Street Rodney E. Ross, Jr Rodney E. Ross High Street 103D Infantry National Guard of Maine Dorothy Thebeau L. Eugene Thebeau Packard School New York City Oak Street James R. Duncan Court Street Barre James S. Duncan Edward Dale True Front Street Randall Chadbourne Mr. True Bath New York A. Hallet & Co E. D. True Hobart Manufacturing Co

Footman and Hillman Dairy Merge to Form New Brand

Glen H Footman and Earl M Hillman of Bangor and Brewer announce the merger of Footman Dairies and Hillman Dairies to create Footman Hillman Dairy. Milk from Hillman farms will be processed at Footman Dairy plant in Brewer starting Jan 1 1941.

Glen H. Footman Earl M. Hillman Bangor Brewer Footman Hillman Dairies Footman-Hilman Dairy Hillman

Nicol Couple to Mark 50th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs W J Nicol of North Street Saco will celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary on Tuesday December 31 with family and friends observing the milestone of a long shared life.

W. J. Nicol North Street Saco

To Wed Grid Star Daughter of U.S. Senator Prentiss Brown

The star quarterback, captain and class president of the University of Michigan football team, will marry Miss Brown daughter of U S Senator Prentiss M Brown of St Ignace Michigan. Miss Brown is a 1939 Albion College graduate and the couple plan a February wedding.

U.S Prentiss M. Brown St. Ignace Mich

Christmas party held by Miss Cunningham's Modern School of Dancing

A Bath Christmas program at Miss Mary H Cunningham's Modern School of Dancing included a dancing performance by pupils such as Marion Getchell and Beverly Curran followed by a ballroom party. Separately, large increases in Federal alien registrations were noted with possible future roundups. Community updates mention radio carols broadcast and a Cosmos club meeting rescheduled to January 2.

Mary H. Cunningham Modern School of Dancing Masonic Temple Marion Getchell Beverly Curran Theresa Tardiff Dolores Tilton Etta Mae Boston Virginia Boston Audrey Durant Barbara Reardon Anita Bagdikian Bernice McCrater Claire Martin Beverly Linnell Leatrice Payne Miss Cunningham Norma Jean Hill Miss Hill

Christmas Program at Day's Ferry School Highlights

A Day's Ferry church and school program featured songs and scenes led by students including Heppy Reed Elsie Reed Marylou Reed and Myron Skillin. After the performance gifts of candy toys and oranges were distributed to children as community events followed. Capt. and Mrs. J W Reed planned a Community Club gathering and various local residents enjoyed Christmas with relatives across Sagadahoc County.

Caroline Hopestill Reed Meg Avis Carter Tom Myron Skillin the Shepherds Martin Carter Robert Chandler Orman Skillin Roberta Armstrong Robert Reed Heppy, Reed Warren Raynes Merlene Jameson

Fifty Year Renewal Ties Reed Vow With Garnet Ring

By request of Mr and Mrs Everett S Reed the wedding was renewed on Tuesday in a single ring ceremony conducted by Rev Matthew Gosbee The bride kept her wedding ring so the engagement ring with garnet and amethyst was used A reception followed with refreshments.

Everett S. Reed Matthew Gosbee

Four trees cut on Oak Street prompt investigation by Lewiston Board

The Lewiston Board of Aldermen on Friday night directed Corporation Counsel Delahanty to investigate the mysterious tree removal on Oak Street between Prescott and Union. Alderman Wellman noted the trees were removed without permit and ordered an inquiry into who did it and why.

Lewiston Board of Aldermen Delahanty Oak Street Prescott Union Streets Alderman Wellman

Miss Josephine Haskell Visits West Point

Miss Josephine Haskell arrives for a several day visit with her mother Mrs Ernest Haskell at West Point. Miss Haskell is studying art in New York.

Josephine Haskell Ernest Haskell West Point Miss Haskell New York

Local notices and holiday gatherings in Woolwich area

Glenwood Brown has improved from illness and can move about. Miss Glenda Wright works at Newbury's in Bath. Harold Gilmore and wife returned to Portsmouth after visiting Mr and Mrs John C Gilmore of Nequasset. Morton Baker will host Clyde Baker and family on New Year’s Day. Guy Cromwell and family visited Mrs Cromwell’s parents in Wiscasset. Cyrus H. Gilmore and guests shared Christmas dinner with Genie Hunn newell, Charles T. Brown, and others. Wallace J. Sheldon and wife returned to Brooklyn after Christmas with his parents in Sasanoa Bluffs. John Sheldon visited Boston after Christmas with his parents in Sasanoa Bluffs. Kenneth P. Sheldon visited to escort Winslow Grey Sheldon home to Falmouth after a month with grandparents. Woolwich Grange opens New Year with a Christmas and New Year party. attendees should bring unmarked gifts. Woolwich Union holds services at Day's Ferry 9.45, Nequasset 11.15. Christian Endeavor meets at Day's Ferry 2 pm. Sagadahoc Ferry service at 7 pm. Friday service at North Woolwich 7 pm. Union meeting January 6 at 8 pm at Nequasset Congregational church.

J. W. Reed Sagadahoc Ferry Charles Brown Francis Lily Harold Earl Strout Morse High School John J. Keegan Bath Hayward Pascagoula Miss Richard William Memorial Hospital Millard Hanson Nequasset Mason Carter Richmond Wilbur Howe Chester Howe York Beach Albert Temple Hayden Marilyn Temple Ella Temple Bowdeinham Melissa Mains Portland Marion Skinner Ellen Savage Augusta James Parker Irving Baker Stamford Carmel Roland Raynes Carl Crocker David G. Reed Hartley T. Hathorne, Jr East Edgecomb Harold Roberts Dorothy Pitman Day's Ferry Paul Pitman Pitman Wollaston Mass Fred Brown Leo Ch&put Gerald Gardiner Harlan McCobb Dresden Winnifred Brown Richard Brown Marcia Stinson Alfred E. Trott Fred Pitman Earl Stinson Day’s Ferry Skowhegan Earl Ryan New Jersey Ryan Catherine Bobbie Marshall Erskine Edna Mae Guy Cromwell Glenwood Brown Glenda Wright Newbury’s Harold Gilmore Portsmouth N. H Gilmore John C. Gilmore William H. Sheldon Sasanoa Bluffs John Sheldon Boston Kenneth P. Sheldon Sheldons Winslow Grey Sheldon Falmouth Woolwich Grange Woolwich Union Christian Endeavor North Woolwich Union Nequasset Congregational Church

New York Columnist Probes Bath Authorities Over Photography

Lucius Beebe in This New York comments on Stephen Etnier of Georgetown and the Bath Me episode. He notes public fear of photographers as spies, cites other towns wary of painters near industrial sites, and recalls a Mass station where Etnier faced police scrutiny. Also mentions Dorothea Nash and Theda Scribner, Augusta General Hospital nurses, traveling for a three month course.

New York Bath Lucius Beebe Stephen Etnier Georgetown Metropolitan Allston Mass Watertown Arsenal New England Charles River Winchell Life Dorothea E. Nash Howard O. Nash Edward Street Theda Scribner Augusta General Hospital

Miss Elena Bianchi Dies Not Provided

Miss Elena Bianchi of Framingham arrived Sunday to remain over New Year as a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick E. Drake of Washington street.

Elena Bianchi Framingham Mass Frederick E. Drake Washington Street

Bay Point community notes from a Christmas season

Bay Point residents relay news of families joining the Naval Reserves in Seattle aboard The Fuller transport carrier, while others report flu outbreaks in Palo Alto and Kennebec Point. A local birth, wedding mentions, and Christmas scenes fill Bay Point life as earthquakes, bird feeding routines, and hospital updates frame a quiet coastal town record.

Twin daughters first born at Redington Memorial Hospital

Mr and Mrs Ralph Jones of Farmington formerly of Norridge wock are parents of twin daughters born about noon December 24 at Redington Memorial hospital the first twins born there since its incorporation three years ago. They were placed in the new incubator. John C Friend Jr 19 son of Mr and Mrs John E Friend of Elna enlisted in the U S Marine Corps October 3 1939 promoted to corporal Christmas day. Friend graduated from Newport High school in 1929. He is in the aircraft division stationed at Quantam bay Cuba.

Bowman's Oak Park Ill Salter’s Island Harry Seattle Wash Fuller Bay Charles William Arbuthnot Pocantico Falls N. Y David Holt Arbuthnot Arbuthnot Arthur Holt Chicago Kennebec Point Palo Alto Calif Bay Pointers Herman Spinney Spinney Louise Howard Bath Karl Hentz Long Island H. A. Spinney Portland Louise Hamilton Brunswick S. Soule Wiscasset Birchwood Edna M. Coolidge Ralph Spinney Bath Memorial Hospital George Smith Sagadahoc Ralph Jones Farmington Norridgewock Redington Memorial Hospital John C. Friend, Jr John E. Friend Elna U. S. Marine Corps Friend Newport High School Quantanamo Bay Cuba

Nazi Envoy Otto Abetz Visits Vichy Signal Axis Influence

The report says Abetz's trip to Vichy signals a new French course steered by the Axis. The German ambassador’s visit follows Lava’s arrest and release, illustrating shifting wartime dynamics in Vichy France.

Otto Abetz Vichy France Axis Lava

Also Mentioned on This Page

D. F. S. Day Charles Stewall Roy R. Marston Village Improvement Society Day Sortwell Alvin Earl Aines Carl M. P. Larrabee Samuel J. Sewall John Merry S. B. Doggett Fred Maine Central Railroad Barry's Crossin Sanders Engineering Co E. Lawrence Lewis Sanford Lewis Laura Lewis Mary Poland William Poland Damariscotta Frederick P. Moffatt Lormier Lewis Chewonki James W. Knight, Jr Fred Hilton A. Leland Byrant Charles C. Lee Water Street Ann Nelder Lester Reynolds Barbara Dow Reynolds Charles J. DiPerri Virginia Pease Stanton A. Sherman Albert Austin John Sh. Blagdon Louise Adams Pleasant Street Luther Hall Ruth Jones Gordon DeWolfe Rockland Winona Leavitt Raymond Sherman Jones Hall Chancellor C. Blagdon Sewall P. Strout Malden Freeman Trott Virginia Elizabeth John L. Blagdon Jay Libby Grace Merry William Dodge Marion Small Laura Sea Edmund Ingalls Ralph Gross Harold Light Carroll Sproul Earl Colby Earl Lewis Robert Smith Quinnam House Middle Street John Easton Chester Pendleton Frederick Raymon Sherman Town P. E. Weymouth John S. Pierce S. G. Jeffrey Graham Jeffrey Searsport Charles Lewis Plains Penn Willis Woodward Avery Park Bennington College Bennington Vermont David Park M. H. Wagner Camden Lyman Davis Monson Loretta Frances Melvin A. Bailey Bailey Sadie Frances Grover Warren W. Grover Stanley W. Dodge Neal Creamer Birch Point Gerald Sherman Harold S. Sherman Maine Central Institute Pittsfield T. V. Stewart Edwin Welch Margaret Bickford Fred J. Cormier, Jr Luther George S. Lincoln, Sr Medical Arts Center Hospital Robert J. McLaren Bath Iron Works Albert Galloupe Hallowell Jean Richard Leeman Potter Seamon The Wiscasset Hardware Co West Bath Ruth Brown CHAT Harry Nason Cottage Park Imperial Valley Eleventh Cavalry Cavalry Cap Ord Bing Crosby Ernest Robichaud Robichaud Fred Dwyer Aeaa Cosmopolitan Club Wilmot B. Mitchell Bowdoin College Mark Twain Mitchell Winter Street Men’s Club Iron Works and Windlass Company Iron Works Grand Trunk Aie Ie George H. Pratt Chestnut Street Jack Landers Harvard Street Philip A. Roberts Charles Robinson Phil's Woolwich Morton Baker Maurice Shea Merritt Edwin Moulton Edward Scott Earl of Nequasset Lewiston Walk Comfort Wm. E. Kamber Podiatrist Chiropodist
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