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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1942

Page

6

Nightingale Tea Aids Memorial Hospital Tuesday Tea

The Nightingale club hosts its fifth annual tea for Memorial hospital Tuesday from 3 to 5 30 pm at Sedgwick. Proceeds fund hospital needs with gifts including beds and nursery furnishings. Members and volunteers listed will pour, welcome guests, sell tickets, and manage kitchen and decorations.

Nightingale Club Memorial Hospital Sedgwick William D Sewall William Ardenne Stott Arthur Sewall Frederick E. Drake Harry F. Morin Boyd L. Bailey Harry G. Deering E. Motley Fuiler J. Albert Redlon N. Busene Thebeau Convere G Fenn Edward Footer Minin John Freeman Eivery Footer Datford Mas Donald DeForest James B. Lemont Mer Carroll Davis Harold Freeman Trowbridge

First Twin Girls of 1942 Arrive at Bath Hospital

The first twins of 1942, Jane Ada Gross and Jean Ida Gross, arrived at Bath Memorial Hospital on Jan 15. They weigh five pounds five ounces and five pounds fourteen ounces. Their parents are Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Lawrence Gross of Federal Street, Wiscasset, and their father works as an officer at Bath Iron Works. The twins, 11 days old on Monday, have Dr DeForest S Day of Wiscasset as their attending physician.

Bath Memorial Hospital Bath Federal Street Wiscasset Ralph Lawrence Gross Helen Margaret Wilson Bath Iron Works Corp DeForest S. Day Jane Ada Gross Jean Ida Gross Bath City Chesley L. Hutchins Gross

Charming Bride Weds Pvt Robert Lee in St Marys Church

Ruth Elizabeth Footer daughter of Mr and Mrs Eugene Footer of 1190 Washington street married Pvt Robert Gerard Lee son of Mrs Ira Thayer of Waterville and late Thomas Lee in St Marys church. Rev Roland Martineau led the double ring ceremony with Mary C Lee as bridesmaid Harold Perry best man. The couple prepared a buffet at the bride’s home and then left for a brief wedding trip before duty calls in New Jersey.

Ruth Elizabeth Footer Eugene J. Footer Washington Street Robert Gerard Lee Ira Thayer Waterville Bath Thomas Lee St. Mary’s Church Roland A. Martineau Mary C. Lee Harold D. Perry Francis S. McPherson Miss Footer United States Army Bath Iron Works, Corp Joseph E. Footer Hardings William H. Parker City William Swain L. J. Footer Lewiston

Lions and Ladies Host Fine Party at Hotel Sedgwick

Lions and their ladies enjoyed the year’s first social night a dinner dance at Hotel Sedgwick. Robert W. Oliver impersonated a woman, wearing red and delivering poetry. Music came from Chal Leena and his dance team, with flowers from New Meadows Gardens. The event, praised by all, may repeat at the end of February, with Bath Memorial hospital receiving the towers. Committee: Daniel Williams chair, Richard Hersom, Alexander MacDonald, Arthur Pratt, Leslie Wold.

Lions Hotel Sedgwick Robert W. Oliver Bob” Oliver Har Mathew Chal Leena Linus Club New Meadows Gardens Bath Memorial Hospital Eve Hin Daniel Williams Richard T. Hersom Alexander MacDonald Arthur L. Pratt Leslie J. Wold

Surprise Shower For Mrs Harold MacMahan At 670 Middle Street

Mrs Hulda MacMahan hosted a surprise shower Friday evening at 670 Middle Street for Mrs Harold MacMahan. Guests included Hilda Gagnon Ruth Harlow Dorothy Carey Shirley Shepard Evelyn Snow Blanche Joy Forest L Shepard Ettieing Wilson Frederick Gunnell Annie Pye Lena McCabe and others. Cards, games and refreshments were enjoyed. several guests could not attend.

Hulda MacMahan Middle Street Harold MacMahan Hilda Gagnon Ruth Harlow Dorothy Carey Shirley Shepard Evelyn Snow Blanche Joy Forest L. Shepard Ettieing, Wilson Frederick Gunnell Annie Pye Lena McCabe H. D. Grant Earle C Don Woolwich Leroy Lord Albert H. McMann

Osgood Stevens Wedding at Central Church

The marriage of Miss Ellen Heath Stevens of Middle Street to Burt Sterling Osgood Jr. of Orono was solemnized Saturday at Central church in a candlelight double ring ceremony. Guests included family, with out of town members from Hartford and Syracuse.

Ellen Heath Stevens Hiram Tanner Stevens Middle Street Burt Sterling Osgood, Jr Burt S. Osgood Orono Central Church Raymond G. Putnam Jane Webber Stevens Handel Bethoven Mr. Stevens Mendelssohn Carol Elizabeth Stevens Carroll Osgood Hartford Osgood Morse High School Westbrook Junior College University of Maine the Register of Deeds Sagadahoc County Orono High School Phi Gamma Delta Bath Iron Works Corp South Portland Shipbuilding Corp Carroll Oswood Conn

Harold P. Small Named Carlton Bridge Superintendent

Ex mayor Harold P. Small of Bath has been named superintendent of the Carlton bridge over the Kennebec between Bath and Woolwich. He succeeds the late Edmund P. Briggs whose funeral was held Saturday. Small brings extensive highway and bridge experience and runs a garage at Bath’s end of the bridge.

Harold P. Small Bath Carlton Bridge Kennebec River Woolwich Highway Department Edmund P. Briggs Small

Hayes Owen Wedding in Buffalo Cathedral

Paul Frederick Hayes son of Mr. and Mrs. John P. Hayes of 6 Washburn Street and Issarawen Owen daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John J. Owen of Fulton Ky were married Friday forenoon at 11 in a Buffalo New York cathedral with Father Garvey officiating. Harry E. King of 25 Huse Street has entered Memorial Hospital for treatment.

Paul Frederick Hayes John P. Hayes Washburn Street Issarawen John J. Owen Fulton, Ky Buffalo N. Y Mr. Hayes Father Garvey Harry E. King Huse Street Memorial Hospital

Man Arraigned On Four Charges In Municipal Court

Norwood Harmon of Harvard Street pleaded guilty to four charges in municipal court. Judge Deering pressed one, placed another on file, and imposed fines totaling 5 dollars plus 8.94 dollars in costs. Harmon allegedly broke out of Bath police lockup while detained on another charge. The case included malicious mischief and intoxication charges, with the latter two not pressed after payments or motions. Police said the incidents occurred January 13.

Norwood Harmon Harvard Street Edward W. Bridgham Gardiner R. Deering Bath Harmon Deering Abraham Hoffman Federal Housing Project Fisher's Court Washington Street Hoffman Fisher’s Court Augusta

Grover Dutton Wedding Held at Winter Street Church

The wedding of Richard Tuck Grover Jr and Grace Agnes Dutton, both of Wiscasset, was held Monday forenoon at 10 30 in the parsonage of Winter Street Congregational church at 890 Washington street. Rev Joseph O Purdue officiated using the single ring service. Witnesses were Mrs George Stickney and Mrs Alonzo Curtis, both of Wiscasset. The groom is son of Mr and Mrs Richard T Grover and the bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph Andrew Dutton, both of Wiscasset.

Richard Tucker Grover, Jr Grace Agnes Dutton Wiscasset Winter Street Congregational Church Washington Street Joseph O. Purdue George Stickney Alonzo Curtis Richard T. Grover Ralph Andrew Dutton

Marion Holmes Celebrates Fifth Birthday in Marion Home

Marion Virginia Holmes, daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Holmes of 234 Center Street Marion, entertained Sunday afternoon for her fifth birthday. Refreshments were served and games played. She received many gifts. Guests included Barbara Parks Buddy Parks Jane Allen Jesse Allen Martha Holmes Donald MacKenzie Sonny Freeman Eddie MacNorton all of Marion plus Rosalie and Georgie Sanford of Richmond.

Marion Virginia Arthur Holmes Center Street Barbara Parks Buddy Parks Jane Allen Jesse Allen Martha Holmes Donald MacKenzie Sonny Freeman Eddie MacNorton Rosalie Georgie Sanford Richmond

Farm for sale or shared property listing

Listing from Fred B. Reed Co and manager Stanley E. Wallace offering farm for sale or shared ownership. Contact 93 Front St Bath by telephone 514 W 12 30 tf for details.

Fred B. Reed Co Stanley E. Wallace Front St. Bath

Former Bathman Wins First Prize In Big Contest

Francis J. Gooch former Bath Uptown theatre manager now at Houlton theatre won first honors in the Y Frank Freeman Drive competition among 24 M&P theatres in Maine New Hampshire and Vermont. The award honors improved business and ingenuity, with prizes including merchandise and an Hollywood trip prize set aside due to wartime.

Francis J. Gooch Uptown Bath Houlton Y. Frank Freeman M&p Maine New Hampshire Vermont Freeman Paramount Pictures Mr. Gooch Hollywood Gooch Chester L. Stoddard M&p Theatres Columbia Houston Sedgwick

Weeks Street Junior Red Cross Meeting

Weeks Street students gathered after classes to plan baby blanket sewing for the Red Cross. Seventh grade captain Donald Hopkins and sixth grade captain Ronald Larrabee were appointed to fundraise for a large blanket, while girls will sew small blankets under Mrs. Wilmer J. Voorhees.

Weeks Street Red Cross Donald Hopkins Ronald Larrabee Car J. Severin Wilmer J. Voorhees

Central Men's Club Meeting and Bowdoin Concert Plans

The Central church Men's club will meet Tuesday at 6 30 p m A chicken supper is provided by J M Haynes F B Nichols and E J McMann JE Pomeroy will address the club Plans for the Bowdoin Glee Club concert in February will be made Friends are invited to participate in the program.

Central Church J. M. Haynes F. B. Nichols E. J. McMann JE. Pomeroy Bowdoin Glee Club

Bowdoinham area notes and community events

Bowdoinham asks for March of Dimes donations with post office boxes for infantile paralysis fund. Mrs Conley and fans hosted a social with high bridge scores and light refreshments netting over four dollars for the fund. Richmond beat Bowdoinham 31 to 20 in basketball as Richmond surged in the third quarter. School reports honor rolls and perfect attendance for grades 6 7 8 with several students named. O E S and Merrymeeting Orange installations noted. Local deaths, speeding case, and air raid duty changes listed along with several weekend visits and births and Red Cross and Home Circle meetings.

Harold Conley L. C. McDonald Charles Hackett Clara Fogg Bowdeinham Richmond Norman Rowe Coombs Grammar School Marilyn Brown Annie Fides Christine Jenkins Evangeline Oliver Phillip MacKenzie Kenneth Hunter Russell McPherson Wilbur Allen Louisa MacKenzie Janice Conley Edward Fenimore Clyde Benner Frank Tome Henry Libby John Wheaton Electa Mary Dodge Milton Caleb Mitchell Clifton Babb Ethel Hackett Dorothy Dickinson Lola Jones Perley Harmon Hunter Neil Bishop Augusta House Senate A. M. Craig Stanley Libby Florence Sedgley Peggy Ayer Lenora Carras Irving Temple Earle Hobart Forest Fides Donald Chesley Margaret Bishop Roberta Burrill Ronald Paul Bishop Merrymeeting Grange Hall Boy Scout Troop 59 Reading Pearl Raymond George Hillman Lynn Mass Hillman Bowdoinham Agnes Parker Maynard Hinckley Topsham Jesse Harriman Ernest Frye Ralph Purington Wilford Jones

Progressive Grange meeting with visitors and new appointments

The Progressive Grange met Friday with one visitor from Merrymeeting Grange. James Jones announced year appointments across finance charity and welfare and home committees. A program followed with songs, sketches, a dialogue, by law readings, and a post meeting talk. Walter Knight won the penny march. A hobo lunch was announced for next meeting to raise funds for the Red Cross.

Progressive Grange Merry Meeting Grange James Jones Howard Knight Erland Curtis Eva Libby Grace Thompson Gladys Rideout Celia Moore Florence Wheeler Pearl Dove Grange Laura Baker National Orange Master Roosevelt Charles Thompson Charles Dore Rachel Knight Lucy Tarr Penny March Walter Knight Ceres Red Cross Fund Margaret Baker Gwendolyn Douglass Bertha Gray

Clerics Attend Bangor Clericus Service in Bethlehem Chapel

Rev. George G. Chiera of Wisconsin and Rev. Charles M. Tubbs of Bath joined Kennebec Penobscot Valley Clericus in Bangor at St. John's Episcopal Church. Morning prayers included naming diocesan service members, with Bishop Oliver L. Loring leading devotions and a priestly life meditation. Afternoon session featured Rev. Ernest O. Kenyon of Rockland speaking on Worship.

George G. Chiera Wiscasset Charles M. Tubbs Bath Kennebec-Penobscot Valley Bethlehem St. John's Episcopal Church Bangor John A. Furrer Oliver L. Loring Ernest O. Kenyon Rockland

Playmate Club Meets at Dorothy Bradford Home

Barbara Madden Betty Cummings Betty Moore Margaret Saunders and Kay Pert of the Playmate club meet Dorothy Bradford at her parents home on Upper High Street Friday afternoon. Following the business meeting games were played and refreshments served.

Barbara Madden Betty Cummings Betty Moore Margaret Saunders Kay Pert Dorothy Bradford Upper High Street

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