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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1944
Page
4
Wiscasset Fire Society met at the Ledges on Tuesday evening with 17 members in attendance. Charles E. Knight was chosen moderator and elected treasurer, while Charles S. Sewall became clerk. Knight marked 60 years of membership as Roy R. Marston and Lawrence Haggett shared colored slides of local views and photos from California, Arizona, Texas and Quebec over a roast beef dinner.
Miss Barbara Dow and Harold Dowling were married at St Philip's Church in a double ring ceremony conducted by Rev George G Chiera. The bride wore white satin with veil and train, attended by Elaine Dow, Emily Smith, and Elinor Sherer. Roy L Dow gave her away. Herman Sherer was best man. Roy R Marston and Raymon Sherman were ushers. A reception followed at the parish house and the couple left for a short honeymoon planning to reside in Wiscasset.
Dresden reports workers repairing a snow plow and lingering drifts hindering travel. Children Archie Higgins and peers invest War Stamps and expect War Bonds, while several residents, including Dr. Alexander Cairns, plan February vacations in New Jersey. Navy training enlists David Chapman after a trip to New York.
Miss Mary Hobson of Wiscasset Falls slipped on Front Street in Bath Thursday morning as she neared Center's store. A passerby helped her inside where she rested before visiting her cousin Mrs Clarence A Peaske. She endured hip pain and Dr Day was summoned to assess injuries.
A humorous exchange by the Duncan Sisters Topsy and Eva plays on Leap Year. Eva asks about the four year cycle and Topsy quips with a political twist mentioning Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
Cpl Richard M Felker U S A A F son of Mr and Mrs Leon Felker recently graduated from the Army Air Force Flexible Gunnery School at Laredo Texas He is now qualified for a bomber combat crew post He earned Aerial Gunner Silver Wings and a promotion He also completed a six week aerial gunnery course and learned to use weapons from camera guns to the 50 Browning He studied turret work aircraft identification and gun maintenance including blindfolded reassembly and air fixing on towed targets He is spending 18 days at home visiting friends and family and several local residents are noted visiting or traveling in Bath and surrounding towns including Lewiston Milo Boston and Brunswick within the same period.
The Good Will club met at Sagada hoc Ferry with Miss Florence Carlton. President Mrs. Arthur Orr led a short business session followed by sewing on articles and planning the February telephone bridge chaired by Mrs. Orr. Next meeting set for January 31 at Mrs. Edward V. Reed’s Sagadahoc Ferry home.
Obituary notes the death of 63 year old Mrs. Alice Vivian Elliott wife of Willard Elliott at her Portland home after illness. Born in Bath she lived in Bridgeport and Woolwich before moving to Portland where Mr. Elliott worked for New England Shipbuilding. Funeral at John Henry Funeral Home South Portland, burial in Bath. Survivors include sister Mrs. Burton Wheelock of Dorchester and relatives in Bath.
Arrowsic men Mr Mank and Mr Fields arrived in Long Beach California by car after visiting relatives in South port North Carolina. They worked previously at a station in Woolwich and drove one of Ed Cummings taxis. They stopped to see F J Warren A Mank USN and Mrs Mank in Southport. Warren was surprised by the visit. Vernon and Bob reported good luck on the trip with no flat tires.
Nequasset Ladies Auxiliary met at Ruth Dubar’s Nequasset road home with Mae Gilmore presiding. Reports by secretary Ethel Bailey noted a $107.31 treasury, $66 net from Christmas card sale, nine baskets and cards sent to shut-ins, $5 donated to a Christmas concert, sixty candy bags filled, and a birthday card for 92 year old Mrs. Dora Bailey. Hazel Presley welcomed as a new member. twenty five members active. patchwork squares sewn for a new comforter. Jan. 27 dinner hosted by Mrs. Elizabeth Bowers was accepted. program to be prepared by Mabelle Tracey and Thelma Squiers. refreshment table by Mrs. Dubar and Amy Cromwell. attendees list includes Mae Gilmore, Ethel Bailey, Genesta Carter, Bernice Bailey, Mabelle Tracey, Thelma Squiers, Stephen Squiers, Nellie Libby, Stella Nickles, Daisy Elwell, and Hazel Presby.
The National Office of the I O M S B W of America petitioned the National Labor Relations Board for an election at Bath Iron Works to determine a bargaining agency. About 9000 employees could vote if consent is given with three groups in contention the Independent Brotherhood of Shipyard Workers the present agency the A F of L and the C I O. The C I O is favored by Franks Geld and a rally is planned at Bath City Hall January 27 with speakers including Thomas Gallagher George Jabber and Andrew Pettis.
Ladies Aid of Central church met Thursday afternoon at the parish house. The service and fruit tables were in charge of Mrs. George Wallace and every article was sold. Plans were completed for the rummage sale on Thursday in place of the regular meeting. The committee includes Mrs. Alfred Rowe and others. The hostess was Mrs. George Merrill who served refreshments.
Arthur F Mayo of High street was a visitor in Portland on Monday. He toured local streets, met residents, and spoke with shopkeepers about community concerns and upcoming events.
Bay Point residents share Sunday visits as Junior Serenaders Mary Campbell visit entertained by Audrey Pinkham LeRoy Pinkham Rose Campbell and Edward Day. Wildlife numbers soar with heavy birds feeding at Navajo. Occasional guests include Olaf Beretson Howard Nash Spinney families Ardene Pinkham and Walter Noyes improving. Dale Whittaker snowbound visit. Ernes Spinney illness noted.
Mrs. Fred T. Beaney of Saga dahoc Ferry received a surprise birthday party Saturday evening hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Munsey at Day's Ferry. The gathering included bakery staff, a lobster stew supper, a decorated cake, gifts, games, and music, with attendees from Woolwich Dresden and this city plus a prior bakery party.
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