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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1942

Page

8

Firemen Attend Banquet and Meet at Phoenix Hotel

About 40 members of the Both Firemen's Memorial Association gathered at Hotel Phoenix Tuesday evening for a turkey dinner and annual meeting. Officers were re elected: Elmer Rogers president Charles Thayer vice president E T Whitehouse treasurer Edward Thomas secretary. A toastmaster and several speakers attended, including Rev Father Maney and Miss Avis Alexander. A separate North Center Parent Teacher Association resolution urged an immediate raise in Bath teachers salaries.

Firemen’s Memorial Association Hotel Phoenix Elmer Rogers Charles Thayer E. T. Whitehouse Edward Thomas Timothy C. Maney St. Mary’s Church George B Wolstenholme Peoples Church Scott Morse Frank Gallant Engine Three David L. Wilson Richard Frates Herbert J. Anderson Ladder Wolstenholme Be.t Whitehouse Casine Earl Fortier Father Maney Frank Fugeins Avis Alexander Daniel H. Matter North-Center Parent Teacher Association Bath North Center Parent-Teacher Association

North-Center PTA backs immediate teachers' wage raise

The North-Center PTA approved a resolution urging an immediate salary increase for Bath teachers at their Grace Church parish hall meeting Tuesday. The event featured a luncheon for teachers and members, a Red Cross sewing session, and a health program by Joseph A. Randazzo, M.D., with Esther Murphy aiding.

Puta Bath Grace Church Hese A. L. Kramer Red Cross Morton Young Otis N. E. Card Joseph A. Randazzo M.D Esther Murphy R.N Bath Memorial Hospital

Dike PTA Calls Special Exec Committee Meeting

Mrs. Merton L. Dearing, president, calls a special meeting of the executive committee of the Dike PTA for Thursday at 2 PM in the teachers' room of Dike School. All committee members are urged to attend.

Dike P. T. A Merton L. Dearing Dike School

Wedding Anniversary For Mr and Mrs Ernest Wade

Mr and Mrs Ernest Wade of 1270 Washington street marked their 35th anniversary on January 16. They celebrated in Portland with friends and attended Genesta chapter OBS installation in the evening, receiving many gifts and cards.

Ernest Wade Washington Street Portland Genesta Chapter Cliftondale Mass Bath Wade Bath Iron Works Samuel Wade Brunswick Upper Lancaster Dudley Street Baptist Church

Engage Mary Ellen Cyr to William A Lee in Newton area

Mrs. Joseph W Cyr of West Center street announces the engagement of her daughter Miss Mary Ellen Cyr to William A Lee son of Mrs. Clara A Lee of Wellesley Massachusetts and Jackson Wile Florida Miss Cyr a Morse high school graduate in 1939 is a September graduate of Newton Hospital training school Mr Lee recently volunteered stoned in Maryland No date yet set for the wedding The funeral of Charles E Cushing was held Wednesday at 2 pm at his home 25 Green Street Rev Charles M Tubbs of Grace Church conducted the service Bearers were Harry L Day Arthur Sewall Fred P Shaw and A Farley Mayo Jr Burial was in Oak Grove cemetery

Joseph W. Cyr West Center Street Mary Ellen Cyr William A. Lee Clara A. Lee Wellesley Mass Jackson- Wile. Fla Cyr Morse High School Newton, Mass Lee Maryland Charles E Cushing Green Street Charles M. Tubbs Grace Church Harry L. Day Arthur Sewalld Fred P. Shaw A. Farley Mayo, Jr Oak Grove Cemetery Lester Pelkey Newport Nellie Pelkey Rodney A. Hanson Freeman Hanson Hanson Bath Iron Works Corp Charles E. P. Dunklee Quartermaster General's Department of the Army Augusta Marine Corps Central Maine Power Co South Carolina Lawrence Bishop Kennebunk Roland Wilbur Wilton Coombs High School Karl Hatch Irving Prindall John McCart Wilford Jones Clifton Babb Bowdoinham Farm Bureau Knights of Pythias Hall Mary Wright Auburn Harold Conley Lewis Lucy Bowdeinham Red Cross Ethel Leslie Perry Claude Bertram Chandler Bowdoinham Methodist Parsonage John Palmer Palmer Alice Palmer Topsham Edward Baker Stanley Libby A. M. Craig Delma Curtis J. N. Palmer Alice L. Palmer Chandler Bath Iron Works Bert Chandler East Boothbay Greta Gilbert Chandler Newburyport Wilder Perry Charlestown Esther Cornish McPherson Bowdoinham Ridge Bowoinham Ridge Miss Perry

Wallace Colby Wedding at Winter Street Church

Miss Ann Elizabeth Colby and Charles Franklin Wallace wed in an informal ceremony at Winter Street Congregational Church. Attended by close family, the couple celebrated with a reception at the bride’s brother’s home. The bride, formerly of Morse High School, worked at Acme Supply and Bath Iron Works. the groom, a former Jonesboro native, recently transferred to Todd Bath Iron Shipbuilding. They will reside in the Portland area.

Ann Elizabeth Colby Russell M. Colby Pleasant Street Charles Franklin Wallace Jonesboro Winter Street Congregational Church Joseph O. Purdue Frederick H. Cullen Priscilla Colby Cullen Colby Arthur H. Colby Academy Street Albert E. Desmond Morse High School Morse Acme Supply Co Harry W. Thebeaux Bath Iron Works Corp Cosmopolitan Club Merrill Wallace Ella (Pinkham) Wallace Bath Todd-Bath Iron Shipbuilding Corp South Portland Bath Iron Works

White Elephant Party Held by Pine Tree Troop of Girl Scouts

Pine Tree Troop No. 1, Girl Scouts of America, met in Odd Fellows hall for a New Year white elephant party. Gifts featured small elephants with 1942 calendars. Linwood F. Carr led, with Mrs Alfred E. Carpent er as guest. A full program included dances, poems, songs, and readings by numerous Scouts. Nellie Pelkey announces engagement to Rodney A. Hanson of Newport. Wedding date is TBD.

Pine Tree Troop Girl Scouts Girl Scouts of America Odd Fellows Hall Alfred E. Carpenter Linwood F. Carr Gloria Leavitt Nethe Page Sarah Libby Silverman Audrey King Lydia Savage Joan Osborne MaryJorie Rogers Beatrice Bronson Evelyn McPhee Martha Stone Iris Armstrong Dorothy Freeman Sylvia Cohen Jane Grant Scout Laws

Consecrate Home in West Bath Hosts Ceremony

A home consecration service was held Saturday night at the new West Bath residence of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Moore on Witch Spring road. Rev George B Wolstenholme led a symbolic ritual with candle fire water and bread as attendees joined in prayer and refreshments followed.

Clarence Moore Witch Spring Road West Bath George B. Wolstenholme People’s Baptist Church Horace Atwood Albert Coffin Bernice G. Cressey Minnie Cressey William Dighton Barton Ferson Barbara Irene E. Jordan Nina McRae Clarence A. Moore Clarence A. Moore, Jr Earle Moore Frank W. Moore George Picard Clarence Seavey Ralph M. Pratt William Seavey Lewis B. Varney Arthur MacKeil Peaks Island

West Bath Farm Bureau backs two funds at meeting

West Bath Farm Bureau held an all day gathering at Mrs. Perry L. Thompson’s home and voted five dollars to the Red Cross War Fund while also collecting for the Infantile Paralysis Fund. Twelve members sewed for the Red Cross as Mrs. Loring D. Small received a long service gift.

West Bath Haggett Edward K. Thompson D. Wylie Lemont John H. Bryant Lemont Adams Robert Coombs Oscar Adams Betty Arthur Brown William A. Coombs William Davis Edwin W. Haggett Loring D. Small E. K. Thompson Ellery E. Whittemore

Diamond Jubilee Ball for Roosevelt 60th Birthday

On Friday January 30 a Diamond Jubilee Celebration Ball honors President Franklin D Roosevelt at the State Armory with Bates Bobcats providing music. In Bath, a son Malcolm David was born to Mr and Mrs George Robson Carey on Tuesday morning January 20 at Bath Memorial hospital weighing seven pounds ten ounces.

Franklin Delano Roosevelt State Armory Bates Bobcats Malcolm David George Robson Carey Roselyn E. Hall Middle Street Bath Memorial Hospital

McAvoy Cameron Nuptials in St. Marys Church

Miss Jessie E. Cameron daughter of Mr and Mrs William Cameron of Sherman Station and Stephen E McAvoy son of Mr and Mrs Fenton R McAvoy of Benedicta were married Sunday at St Marys church with Rev Roland A Martineau officiating The couple were attended by Raphael F McAvoy and a reception followed at the McAvoy home The newlyweds will reside at 5 Cummings Street in the city

Jessie E. Cameron William Cameron Sherman Station Stephen E. McAvoy Fenton R. McAvoy Benedicta St. Mary's Church Roland A. Martineau Raphael F. McAvoy Cummings Street George H. Comeau

Perry Bourque Church Wedding Sunday Evening

Miss Dorothy M. Bourque married Private George P. Perry at St. Marys church with Rev. Roland A. Martineau officiating. The couple, both from Bath, Maine, planned to reside at the brides parents home after a reception for immediate families.

Junior Cosmo Club Discusses First Aid

The Junior Cosmopolitan Club met in the club house to talk about a Red Cross first aid class starting Thursday evening. A program committee led games and refreshments were provided by three house committees. The next meeting on Feb 2 will elect officers. Also, a daughter Nancy Ellen was born to Mr and Mrs Edwin E Pinson Jr on Jan 18 at Bath Memorial Hospital weighing seven pounds eleven ounces.

Cosmopolitan Club Red Cross Grace Crowley Mary Mulcahy Zeta Marie Sullivan Phyllis Bisson Janet Colley Pauline Thayer Nancy Ellen Edwin E. Pinson, Jr Bath Memorial Hospital

Farm and city property for sale listed by Fred Reed

Property listings include farm and city shares with contact for Fred Reed and manager Stanley E Wallace at 93 Front Street Bath. Call 314 for details and viewing times.

Fred Reed Stanley E. Wallac Front ‘St Bath

Past Masters Association Holds Annual Meeting in Brunswick

Sagadahoc County Past Masters Association met at Dirigo Grange Hall in Brunswick with 11 past masters, two new masters, and one visitor. Officers were elected: G. Cleveland Marriner president, E. Melvin Pratt vice president, Elfreda Perkins secretary, Edwin Haggett treasurer, Everett Lemont finance chair. They approved bonds, sent 5 to Good Will Farm, and planned next meeting in Dromore Grange Hall February 19 with all present and past masters and lecturers invited.

Sagadahoc County Dirigo Brunswick G. Cleveland Marriner Enterprise Grange Richmond E. Melvin Pratt Bodwell Grange Small Point Elfreda M. Perkins Dromore Grange Edwin W. Haggett West Bath Grange Everett G. Lemont Thomas Estabrook Dirigo Grange Edward G. Waters Marriner Perkins Haggett Good Will Farm Dromore Grange Hall

Elizabeth Price Engaged to Henry Lengyel

Miss Elizabeth Price daughter of Mr and Mrs Wallace A Price of 33 Jackson Street Augusta has announced her engagement to Henry William Lengyel son of Mr and Mrs Stephen Lengyel of Ridgewood New Jersey The couple's backgrounds are detailed with both sides tied to Cornell University and upcoming Army service for Lengyel.

Wallace A. Price Jackson Street Augusta Elizabeth Henry William Lengyel Stephen Lengyel Linwood Avenue Ridgewood N. J Price Bath Central Maine Power Co Miss Price Cony High School Cornell University Miss

Urges Dairymen Stock Up On Hay In Maine

Augusta January 21 An urgent appeal to Maine dairymen to check current hay stocks and purchase supplies for the rest of the season was issued by George H Chick Assistant Chief Division of Markets and State Hay Inspector. He noted ongoing outflow of hay from the state and urged buying now to obtain quality hay. Pressed hay prices run 20 to 28 dollars a ton with loose hay around 15 dollars a ton. He stated he can offer same federal state inspection services on hay as for fruits and vegetables.

Augusta Maine George H. Chick Division of Markets Chick

Social Eight Quilting Club Meets at West Street Home

Social Eight met Monday evening with Mrs. Napoleon Guerrette on West Street. Members sewed and tacked one quilt and refreshments were served. Mrs. Lawrence E. Young will entertain the club next Monday evening at her home on 7 Dummer Street Court.

Napoleon Guerrette West Street Lawrence E. Young Dummer Street Court

Bowdoinham clubs election and community events

Bowdoinham Merry Workers 4-H elect officers at a reorganization meeting with nine members. Officers include Bertha Heath president and Thelma Maloon secretary. Members plan sewing cooking gardening and other projects. Community updates cover Marine Corps enlistment of Charles Dunklee, Bowdoinham PTA meeting, farm bureau activities, boy scouts waste paper drive for Red Cross, a Bowdoinham wedding, and local fund drives.

Merry Workers 4-H Club Ralph McEwen Bertha Heath Phyllis Brown Thelma Maloon Marilyn Brown Mildred Temple Mabel Heath

Local Notices and Household News Update

Virginia bound veteran discharged for ill health plans to stay with grandmother Ida Purington. He completed a telephone course with excellent rating. James Allen of Portland visited family on River Road. Doris Shaw of Gardiner stayed with Maurice and Mrs Libby. Susan Borjesson recovering from a monthlong illness. Mrs. Smith of Richmond under care. George Cutler ill on Main Street. Margaret Gile nursing him. Mrs. William King and son Charles with Miss Ada Briary for the winter. Ralph Purinton and wife visited Portland to see Purinton’s aunt, Mrs. Joseph Cote. Harold Hackett moved to North Anson for work.

Ida Purington Virginia James Allen Portland River Road Doris Shaw Gardiner Maurice Libby Susan Borjesson Smith Richmond George Cutler Main Street Margaret Gile William King Charles Ada Briary Ralph Purington Purington Joseph Cote Harold Hackett North Anson

Chandler Perry wedding in Bowdoinham

Miss Ethel Leslie Perry of Bowdoinham wed Claude Bertram Chandler at the Bowdoinham Methodist parsonage with Rev. J N Palmer officiating. The couple, both from local families, will reside in Topsham after the ceremony.

Maine Watermelons Served in January

Fred S. Coombs and his wife visit the Old Folks Home where they share Maine grown watermelons in January. Coombs gardens as a hobby and raised several dozen melons last summer. He is a veteran grocer, known for work with Edgar A. Farrar and later his own Chestnut Street store.

Maine Fred S. Coombs Mrs. Coombs Mr. Coombs Edgar A. Farrar Chestnut Street

Mrs Otto Anderson Seeks Treatment at Osteopathic Hospital

Mrs Otto Anderson of 468 Washington Street entered the Osteopathic hospital Sunday for treatment.

Otto Anderson Washington Street The Osteopathic Hospital

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Senter's, Inc Senter’s Mary Rob Erts Rinehart, Kathleen Norris Maysie Bower, Jane Austen Lucy Poote Steb Bins Louis Bromfield Phyllis Bottome Faith Baldwin Phoenix Memorial Association P.T.A Wallace-Colby Winter Street West Bath Farm Bureau M’avoy-Cameron Perry Bourque Dorothy M. Bourque John W. Bourque Spring Street George P. Perry Perry Daniel J. Perry High Street Amelise Bourque Harold D. Perry Mrs. Perry Cosmo Club Grange Lecturers’ Council Elizabeth Price Henry W. Lengyal Ridgewood, New Jersey Maine Department of Agriculture Thomas G. Booth Front Street Kenneth MacDonald Hilton Freeman P. W. Dodge Adelbert Clifford Weeks Mills Paul Ames Ralph Raymond Arthur Raymond Mary Billings Traverse Sagadahoc Winfred Dodge Freeport Earl Moody Chester Purington Fort Eustis Liallipr Lange Proberdtt Naan Binnie Barnes Billy Gilbert United Artists Brenda Joyce Cornel Wilde Douglas Fairbanks JR Superman Chandler-Perry Ocr Range Busters Richard Arlen Virginia Bruce Joe Louis Buddy Baer Deanna Sn Rica Bella Hugh Herbert
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