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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1944

Page

6

Society notes lead January D A R meeting talk

Mrs Edward W Bridgham will speak on The Victoria Mansion at the Colonel Dummer Sewall Chapter D A R January meeting. A roll call will have members reading old newspaper clippings and exchanging jewelry for service members in the Pacific. Hostesses are Miss Jane Lemont Mrs Allen Irish and Mrs Edmund Staples.

Edward W. Bridgham Colonel Dummer Sewall Central Church Washington Street Jane Lemont Allen Irish Edmund Staples

Notable Local Residents and Travelers Include Military and Industry Figures

Midshipman Kenneth Rear don of Maine Maritime Academy in Castine visits family in North street. Arthur Sewall 2nd of New York travels for Todd Shipyards to open San Francisco and Los Angeles offices. Miss Mae Nelson of upper High street vacationing in Eliot with Miss Camilla Deering. Mrs Frederick Henderson and Mr Henderson, former Bath residents. Mrs Eleana Kohler of the American Red Cross in Washington visits family at 906 High street. Kohler spoke of her African campaign experiences during recent visits. Margaret Morrison, living with Mrs Hiram Annis on Milan street, returns from West Pembroke while employed in defense work. A son born Dec 29 to Mr and Mrs Charles Farnsworth at Richardson house in Boston. Earle Charles is the name. Mrs Farnsworth, formerly Miss Lucille Cormier of Waltham, and Mr and Mrs Farnsworth reside in Damariscotta.

Arthur Sewall New York Pacific Coast Todd Shipyards Corp San Francisco Los Angeles Mae Nelson Louise P. Nelson Upper High Street Eliot Camilla Deering Frederick Henderson Mr. Henderson Bath Eleana Kohler American Red Cross Washington Richard Aldcroft High Street Kohler Margaret Morrison Hiram Annis Milan Street West Pembroke Charles Farnsworth Richardson House Boston Earle Charles Farnsworth Lucille Cormier Waltham, Mass

Miss S Annette Cutting Returns to Augusta Office

Miss S Annette Cutting resumes her post on Gov Sumner Sewalls secretarial staff in Augusta after a week at home with her parents Har old E Cutting and Mrs Cutting at 23 Bath Street. Overnight guests included Mrs George T Costain and daughters Judith Ann and Camilla Jane of Granite Street. Midshipman Gerard Nelson of Maine Maritime Academy Castine visits his parents Louis P and Mrs Nelson on Upper High Street. Roddy calls Bath friends as many classmates come home on leave.

S. Annette Cutting Augusta Sumner Sewall Harold E. Cutting Bath Street George T. Costain Judith Ann Camilla Jane Granite Street Vermont Tardif Lewiston Gerard Nelson Maine Maritime Academy Castine Louis P. Nelson Upper High Street Roddy Bath Maritime Academy Mrs Louis Nelson High Street

Miss Etherington Guest Of Gloucester Couple

Miss Eileen Etherington of Gloucester City New Jersey is staying with Mr and Mrs LeRoy Hutchins at their home on Middle Street.

Eileen Etherington Gloucester City, N. J LeRoy Hutchins Middle Street

Edna Mae Shoppe owner returns from Boston visit

Mrs. Bertha Dunbar of the Edna Mae Shoppe returns to her Washington street home after a week in Boston. She was met by Mrs. Stott of Portsmouth New Hampshire. They attended market there to purchase Spring merchandise. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur King hosted a New Year’s Eve dinner party at 1 Edgett Street.

Bertha Dunbar Edna Mae Washington Street Boston Stott Portsmouth N. H Mrs Arthur King Edgett Street

Mrs Chaney Returns Home After Ankle Injury

Mrs Wilfred W Chaney comes home at 377 Middle Street from Memorial Hospital after a fall broke her ankle. She moves about with crutches and is recovering well. Miss Mary Perry R N returns to duties in Wellesley after vacation with her parents on Center Street Extension.

Wilfred W. Chaney Middle Street Memorial Hospital Mary Perry R. N Wellesley Mass Mrs Edward Perry Center Street

Bates College trip leads Bates student home for Christmas

Mr and Mrs Harry Tabor of Everett Massachusetts were overnight guests of Mr and Mrs Perry Thompson in West Bath. They were en route to Lewiston to accompany their daughter home to Everett for the Bates College Christmas vacation.

Harry Tabor Everett Mass Perry Thompson West Bath Lewiston Bates College

Sisters visit Bar Harbor roam skating party in Trenton

Miss Barbara Richardson of 7 Fremont Street and Miss Charlotte King of 13 Oak Street traveled to Bar Harbor to visit relatives over the weekend and attended a Rainbow skating rink party in Trenton.

Barbara Richardson Fremont Street Charliotte King Oak Street Bar Harbor Rainbow Skating Rink Trenton

Mrs Sherman MacQuaide Arrives From Clearwater Florida

Mrs Sherman MacQuaide writes from Clearwater Florida where she has arrived to spend her second winter reporting the weather is delightfully warm like summer at home. She is making her home with the same physician and his wife as last year.

Sherman MacQuaide Clearwater Fla

Fessenden Wincapaw Visits Friendship for Winter Stay

Fessenden Wincapaw of Friendship has arrived to spend the winter with his daughter Mrs. Otis Munro of Turner's Court.

Fessenden Wincapaw Mrs Otis Munro Turner's Court

Christmas Visits by Haynes Family and Guests

Mr and Mrs W Linwood Haynes of 29 Green Street entertained his parents Mr and Mrs Harry L Haynes and Miss Carrie F Luce on Christmas Day. They later travelled with their daughters Carol and Sharon to Portland to visit Mrs Haynes's parents Mr and Mrs Charles C Frazee. Edward Footer, son of Mr and Mrs Edward Footer Sr of Upper High Street, is spending holidays with his parents while studying at the St Johns School for Boys in Danvers Massachusetts.

W. Linwood Haynes Green Street Harry L. Haynes Carrie F. Luce Carol Sharon Portland Edward Footer Upper High Street St. Johns School For Boys Danvers Mass Charles I. Madden, Sr Mechanic Street St. Johns N. B Amherst N.S

Mrs Vermont Tardif Visits Lewiston Kin Near 732 Middle Street

Mrs Vermont Tardif and her son John returned after visiting Mrs Tardif's parents Mr and Mrs John Costain at 732 Middle Street Lewiston. Mary Costain once worked for operators in the N E T T office here and is now at the Lewiston company office. Mrs Addison Jones of 19 Fremont Street, confined with flu, has improved and can be about again.

Vermont Tardif John Lewiston Addison Jones Freemont Street Ethelyn Carlson Crawford Drive Lambert Park Roland McIntosh Elsinore Avenue

Mayo son serving in Italy reported by family

Mr and Mrs Arthur F Mayo of High Street have learned their son Lieut Howard A Mayo U S A who had been stationed in North Africa is now somewhere in Italy confirming his safe status and ongoing service in the war effort.

Arthur F. Mayo High Street Lieut Howard A. Mayo U.S. A North Africa Italy

Wakefield visitor joins family for holiday stay

Mrs. James Ashenden of Wakefield Massachusetts arrives for a brief holiday visit with her daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Leonard Wetherbee of Western Avenue Western Massachusetts The stay involves family gathering over the holiday period.

James Ashenden Wakefield Mass Leonard Wetherbee Western Avenue Gilbert Langley Ellen Ashenden That City Ashenden Wetherbee

Elmhurst couple hosts New Year visit from Sally Hyde

Mr. and Mrs. Converse Fenn of Elmhurst entertain as a New Year guest Mrs. Fenn's sister Miss Sally Hyde of Brookline Massachusetts who is attending the Ogontz School in Philadelphia.

Converse Fenn Elmhurst Fenn Miss Sally Hyde Brookline Mass Ogontz School Philadelphia

Soldier and Family Return After New Year Visit

Pvt Albert H. Oliver of the U S Army stationed at Atlantic City New Jersey and Mrs Oliver have returned after visiting Pvt Oliver's parents Mr and Mrs Morris Oliver of 9 Robbins Street over New Year.

Albert H. Oliver U.S. A Atlantic City N. J Oliver Morris Oliver Robbins Street

Bath Briefs: Notables Return Home for Holidays

Capt Perry Colby of Portland, once a Kennebec river commander, travels to Bath for his sister Mrs Frank Shepard’s death. Others return from visits to Salem Massachusetts Conway, New York, and Boston areas. flu cases noted with partial recoveries, and several Bath residents greet relatives over Christmas weekend.

Perry Colby Portland Kennebec River Bath Frank Shepard

Various Bath residents endure holiday misfortunes and moves

The Bath area items report illnesses and flu striking family members visiting and staying with relatives on High Street and other addresses. Several relocations occur including Dr. and Mrs. Kamber resuming practice and new homes on Russell and Granite streets. Ensign Ringer serves in the Pacific, and Miss Evangeline Canacaris returns to Simmons College after holidays.

Mrs Roche and Miss Sawyer Take Holidays in East

Miss Ruth C Roche a teacher at Huse School spent the holidays in Portland and New York. Miss Enid M Sawyer principal of North Grammar School vacationed in Waterville with her parents Mr and Mrs Edward K Sawyer the latter being Maine state boiler inspector.

Ruth C. Roche Middle Street Huse Portland New York Enid M. Sawyer North Grammar School Waterville Edward K. Sawyer State of Maine Minnie E. Bowden Sandy Cobb Road

Miss Carr Honored By Newton Sewing Club

Miss Bernice Carr of Newton Massachusetts formerly of Bath was invited to a sewing club party at 14 Green Street hosted by Mrs Omas Aikenhead. Club members presented Carr with a New Year gift before she returns to Newton Center for clerical work with a Woolworth store.

Bernice Carr Newton Mass Bath Sewing Club Omas Aikenhead Green Street Miss Carr Senter’s Inc Woolworth Newton Center Clifford B. Smith Kenneth Brown Henry Skhofield John Sanborn Catherine Leonard Helen Hartwell Aikenhead Carr City Page Wyman Mechanic Street

Bath Area Social Notes Include Visits and Birth

Admiral and Mrs. D P Robert of Washington Street return from Sea Isle Ga where they holidayed with their son Robert Robert. Miss E Alta Brooks of 929 Middle Street taught at Center Street School and vacationed with sister Margerite Brooks in Rumford. Eleanor I Woodman returns to Washington DC after holidays with her mother Mrs Horace C Woodman of 1037 Middle Street. Bernice M Carr of Newton Center Mass formerly of Bath visits aunt Mrs Page A Wyman at 26 Mechanic Street since New Year. Wayne Keith Reed born to Mr and Mrs Winship Reed Jr at Memorial Hospital weighing nine pounds. Portland area relatives visit over New Year with Mrs Riley’s sister Mrs Donald Hopkins and mother Mrs Eland Mitchell of Corliss Street. Mrs Dorothy Dow returns from Boston where she worked as hostess at Hotel Touraine to Bath to be with her parents, Mr and Mrs Roscoe Robinson of 1192 High.

Evangeline Canacaris Boston Simmons College Sam Canacaris Green Street New York City Louise Briggs Brimmer-May School Edmund P. Briggs Center Street D. P. Robert Washington Street Sea Isle Robert Robert E. Alta Brooks Middle Street Margerite Brooks Rumford Bernice M. Carr Newton Center Mass Bath Page A. Wyman Mechanic Street Wayne Keith Reed Winship Reed, Jr Memorial Hospital Portland Riley Donald Hopkins Eland Mitchell Corliss Street Dorothy Dow Hotel Touraine Roscoe Robinson High Street

Bath area war year in review and progress notes

Twenty eight more young men join the army from Bath area as War Manpower Commission notes no labor surplus locally. Eva J. Lemont becomes first woman master of West Bath Grange in 68 years. Bath events include shipyard milestones, court terms, fires, strikes, Red Cross drives, and wartime drives. Local officials report on police, neighborhoods, Civil Service plans, and community responses through January to April.

Army War Manpower Commission Bath Eva J. Lemont West Bath Grange Illiam S. Newell South Portland Shipbuilding Corp YMCA City Hall Charles A. Shepard Traverse Rev O. W. Folsom Winter Street USS Wadsworth Bath Iron Works Corp Frederick Moore Philippines USC Forum Evins A. Jewett Andrew Lestie Harvard Street Clarence Holmes Stanley B. Cressey Bowdoin West Bath Justice Raymond Fellows Seth Doughty Bullrock Road Red Cross Woolwich Carlton Bridge Ellen _ Dolloff Hawaii St. Barnabas Guild Justice Fellows Superior Court Harding Fabrication Plant A. P. Daggett Frostina E. Marston Farmingdale Rennaissance Morse High Bath Iron Works Timothy C. Maney Ladies Sodality Ada B. Crockett Civil Service Walter L. Whitney Memorial Hospital St. Mary's Church Walter C. Rogers Sagadahoc Mill Pond Hill Old Brunswick William S. Newell B.I.W Lions Club Ellen N. Dolloff USN Pearl Harbor Navy DeHaven Hale Frank M. Fowle Robinhood Lambert Park Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge Raymond M. McIntire Phippsburgh Merchant Marine Service Arrowsie U.S. Naval Air Station Brunswick Wright Wiscasset B. F. Barker Sagadahoc County

Bath Easter observances fill churches as crowds attend

Historic Bath notes list two Easter parades and filled churches. Lambert Park streets may be renamed to honor local promiment men. Mr and Mrs George Tobey celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. BIW promotes share the ride plan amid notices. Wardens survey porch lights as dimout violations rise. Fire department reports its busiest month in 30 days.

Bath Innaidacs Victory Gardens Lambert Park George W. Tobey BIW Fire Department

Rotary Club hears wartime front reports by Calahan

Sherman A. Calahan, new YMCA Boys Work secretary and Red Cross field director, spoke to the Rotary club at Masonic Temple about American troops in Europe and North Africa. He praised Red Cross service, urged home front backing, and commended soldiers’ courage while detailing wartime conditions and mail relief efforts. President Rupe Irvine presided. Genesta chapter ladies provided luncheon. Harold L. Rubin of the city attended.

Rotary Club Masonic Temple Europe Sherman A. Calahan YMCA Calahan Red Cross Ireland England North Africa Tunis Rupe Irvine Ladies of Genesta Harold L. Rubin

Coal supply in Bath faces severe shortages and rationing

Bath districts suffer coal scarcity as defense workers travel for fuel, teachers strain for classrooms, and residents resort to burning wood and redistricted substitutes. Officials say there is little anthracite available and await soft coal deliveries to households while demand remains high.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Clara Hunt Hall & Hunt, Jewelers John Madden Us.a Portland Harbor Defense Area Madden Roberta Erwin Wilmington N. C David Y. Alkazin Atlanta, Ga Alkazin David Y. Alkazin, Sr Virginia R. Farley Middletown Conn Anthony del Cotto DelCotto del Cotto Dorothy Farley Helen Raymond W. Farley Virginia Ralph English Congress Shirt Co Lebanon H. W. Carter C English Beverly Ring Fred King Goddard Street Herbert Cavanaugh East Brunswick Wesley G. Marco Wesley, Jr Helena Westbrook Evelyn White University of Maine Herbert White Sanford’s Crossing John Black Henry Jaquith Hilda Scott Alfred Hawke William Purinton W. Channing Shorey Charles Plummer Glen Miller Janet Goodwin Detroit Michigan George Goodwin David L. Wilson Blair C. Wilson Melrose Philip Wilson Brewster Sedgwick Ruth Dale Fred H. Thompson Insurance Co John Atwood Jane Jackie Cape Elizabeth Atwood Frank Reynolds Mr. Reynolds Thomas F. Reynolds Upper Washington Street Kenneth Reardon Michael Reardon North Street Ralph O. Dale, Jr Sylvania Electric Co Salem Ralph O. Dale Odessa Linnell Olaf Pearson Hinckley Street Elmer Eldridge Dummer Street Kathrine Bailey New England Conservatory of Music Ernest J. Bailey Elizabeth Williams Juilliard School of Music Daniel Williams Samuel Lakin South Portland Linda Ruth White Ralph White Betty Cummings Cummings Street Alexandra Sewall Blaine Mansion Miss Sewall Cummings Laura Eldridge Concord Miss Eldridge University of Maine At Orono Warren Atkinson Court Street Eva Dutremble Washington, D. C Lawrence Sheiler Betty Rice Newport R. L Carlton Rice Shesler Mary Chesman Frank Chesman Wollaston Scott M. Golder Winship Street Marbles Marble Herbert Caverly St. Petersburg Fla Barbara Stanton Audrey Hill Joseph McLaughlin, Jr Joseph McLaughlin Liberty Street Mary Anderson Constance Sharlton Massachusetts Institute of Technology Miss Anderson Carl C. Anderson Archibald Main Garden Street William E. Kamber Kamber Charlotte Kline Miami Beach Dr. Kamber Russell Street Front Street James A. Gillies Gordon William H. Daley Billy Duley Fred Anderson Thomaston Fred Sterling Peter 995 Peaks Island Mr. Sterling Parker N. Moulton Wareham Mr. Moulton Rogers Moulton Bobby Stetson Gould Academy Bethel Ralph G. Stetson Albert Coombs Ina Anderson Fitts Street Hyde Windlass Co North Sullivan William Robertson Robertson Edith Campbell Ralph Jewett Westport Arrowsic Val Ringer Kathleen Scott Scott Waldoboro Hiram Stevens Ensign Ringer Anna M. Palmer Oregon The O. E.S Adena H. Smith Lincoln Street Hollis Clayton Howard Clayton, Jr Fryeburg Carl Anderson Irving Trufant Dover Beatrice Black Grove Street Henry D. Small Charlotte Sawyer Ellsworth Beverly Michaud Julia Field School Street Helen F. Frederic Farmington George Frederic Eleanor I. Woodman Horace C. Woodman Charles W. Clifford Armed Services City Treasury Burton E. Flagg Danny Poulos USA South Pacific Island Carl Erlebach W. S. Newell Mack Trucks Lions Fred Beaney Ardenne A. Stott John A. Lord U.S. N Marie Adele Hutchins C. L. Hutchins Charles L. Hoebel Pilgrim Chevrolet Paul E. Davis Victory Gardens Igor Gorin Hyde Windlass Navy Department George B. Connard Cancer Control Evelyn M. White Horace W. Ward Superintendent Park and Cemetery Board Y.M.C Sherman Callahan Harland A. Ladd Bath Public Schools Howard Coal Co Commercial Street George B. Musk Gib Bons Coal Co Lincoln Knox Musk
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