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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1940

Page

6

Miss Edna Durant’s wedding shower honors bride to be

Miss Edna Durant was honored with a surprise miscellaneous shower at her home on Center Street by Miss Lena L Kamendalis. Attending guests included relatives and friends, with supper hosted for Miss Durant’s birthday by a group of young women.

Edward J. Lee, Jr M. Edna Durant Center Street Lena L. Kamendalis Frank R. Durant Louis Wilkin Daniel J. Perry Donald F. Perry Edward B. Hamblett Martha L. Hamblett Herbert White Edward D. Amirault Gladys M. Comeau Estella M. Comeau Dorothy M. Bourque John W. Bourque A. Bernard Henderson William E. Lundrigan Maurice B. Roderick Ethel M. Tourtillotte Margaret L. Tourtillotte Mary B. Tourtillotte Eleanor L. Wilson Esther I. Wilson

Tardif Takes Over Rotary Presidency

At a Bath Rotary Club luncheon at Hotel Sedgwick Dominique Tardi accepted the gavel as the new president succeeding Charles Small. Small praised members and promised support. Visiting Rotarians Sam Ladd Bill Short and Irving Ellis attended. The Bath Rotary Anns met that Tuesday.

Rotary Club Hotel Sedgwick Charles T. Small Bath Club Charlie Dominique Tardi ABC Chicago Sam Ladd Brunswick Bill Short Belmont Mass Irving Ellis Portland Stest Bath

Community clubs elect Mrs Tardif as president

Members at Westcustogo Inn Yar mouth elected Mrs Tardif president honoring the wife of the club’s president. The clubs are a live organization and a joint meeting of both clubs will be held soon.

Westcustogo Inn Yarmouth

Truths By the Wayside pageant at First Baptist church

A junior girls pageant Truths By the Wayside was presented Sunday evening at First Baptist church. Mrs Charles R Sims directed the program with Miss Evelyn W Sotheard as pianist and Harriet Furber assisting. Singers included Marjory and June Chase Christine Wong Barbara Dunton and others with solos and character roles among a large group of participants.

First Baptist Church Harriet Furber Charles R. Sims Evelyn W. Sotheard Jesus Marjory Chase June Chase Christine Wong Barbara Dunton Green Hill Selma Cummings Summer Barbara Oliver Vine Nancy Coombs Barbara Legard Stella Alley Pink Rose Hazel Alley Gloria Christianson Jane Grant Fay Quinn Pearl O'Brien Mary O'Brien Robin Carol Stover

Morehead Ireland Wedding at Brunswick

William Paul Morehead junior of Montclair New Jersey and Miss Nancy Ireland daughter of Mr and Mrs William D Ireland formerly of Portland now of Wellesley Hills Massachusetts were married Saturday at four in the First Parish Congregational church Brunswick. The ceremony was by Dr Thompson E Ashby. A reception followed at Mrs Gilbert M Elliott’s 152 Main Street Brunswick. After a wedding trip they will reside in Kansas City Missouri. Mrs Morehead attended Wayneflete School Portland and Smith College. Mr Morehead attended Montclair schools and Amherst College.

William Paul Morehead Montclair N. J Nancy Ireland William D. Ireland Portland Wellesley Hills Mass First Parish Congregational Church Brunswick Thompson E. Ashby Gilbert M. Elliott Main Street

Grace Church Lawn Sale Planned For Tuesday Afternoon

A Lawry sale will be given under Grace church women on the rectory grounds Tuesday at 3 pm July 16. Food bouquets and gifts will be offered with Mrs. Harold W. DeLong as food table chairwoman and a team of volunteers handling bouquets and gifts.

Lawry Women of Grace Church Harold W. DeLong E. Everett Pierce Charles M. Tubbs Harry B. Briggs, Jr Dwight Fierce Ralph G. Stetson Mary Elizabeth Anderson Elizabeth Bregger Elizabeth Louise Hill Arthur Sewall Harry L. Day W. Dayton Hill Edwin H. P. Lowell

Woolwich Social News from Portland Tea Hosts

Miss Clara Hawthorne died Tuesday in Portland while visiting Miss Medora Atwood on High street. Mrs Fred N. Sanborn hosted a tea at 954 Middle street on Monday from 4 to 6 for Mrs Claude S. Gillette with Mrs E Everett Pierce and Mrs Paul M. Olm pouring.

Clara Hawthorne Portland Medora Atwood High Street Fred N. Sanborn Middle Street Claude S. Gillette E. Everett Pierce Paul M. Olm

Pupil piano recital delights Wesley church audience

Miss Thelma W. Dearing led a piano recital at Wesley church Tuesday evening with many pupils performing. Geraldine Nickerson and Valerie Nickerson accompanied, while Miss Cogan impressed by composing and playing her piece. Prizes and pins were awarded to advancing pupils, with several later honored for years of study.

Thelma W. Dearing Wesley Church Sanford B. Nickerson Geraldine R. Nickerson Miss Dearing Mr. Nickerson Valerie Geraldine Miss Cogan Riva Divia Greenblatt Virginia Dow Ruth Williams Margaret Sampson Strunger Romeo and Juliet Bellini Edna Besaw Dearing Puign Richter Carolyn R. Burditt Spaulding Sylvia Lee Harris Betty Norma M. Hunnewell Heller Martivn Granada Jonas Pearl L. Taylor Sultan's Palace Nason Edith L. King Grann Joanne B. Heal Andre Merleen Jameson Campani Sanford B. Nickerson Gerald- Valse Fdna G. Beésaw Marilyn Temple Shirley Hunnewell Edith King Joanne Heal Norma Cummings Merleen Jameson Betty Hopkins Marily Cummings Jeanette Colby Edna Besan Ruth Cogan Carolyn Burditt Ronald Larrabee Edward Co

Fourth of July Observed as Real Holiday

The Fourth of July will be observed as a real holiday with stores closed, industries shut down, offices closed, and banks closed. Post office carrier service will pause though star route remains, general delivery hours 10 to 11, and evening mail collection. The Times will not publish Thursday.

the Times

Renaud and Kenney Mingle in Portland Wedding

Charles Joseph Renaud of 1 Farrin Street and Miss Mary Agnes Kenney of Portland wed Saturday in Portland with Rev. Edward J. O'Brien officiating. The groom is son of the late Charles and Mrs. Renaud and the bride is daughter of the late Patrick and Mrs. Kenney.

Charles Joseph Renaud Farrin Street Mary Agnes Kenney Portland Edward J. O’brien Charles Renaud Renaud Patrick Kenney

Eberhard Mackinnon Wedding at St Mary’s

Eugene P Weberhard of Wollaston Mass and Edith A Mackinnon of this city wed at St Mary’s church in a nuptial mass. Rev David P Surette officiated the double ring ceremony with 60 guests. The bride is Morse High and NYU alumna. groom MIT graduate and Bethlehem Shipbuilding cost analyst.

Eugene P. Weberhard Wollaston Mass Edith A. Mackinnon David P. Surette St. Mary's Church Norman J. Mackinnon Margaret M. Mackinnon Bath Burke Eberhard New Haven Conn John M. Watson Fred Walsh Boston George H. Comeau Frank McDonald Shubert Front Street Mackinnon Robert G. Eberhard

Donahue Hamblett Wedding in May

Mr and Mrs Edward B Hamblett of 23 Pratt street announce the marriage of their daughter Dorothy Ruth Hamblett of Natick Massachusetts to James Francis Donahue of Natick on Saturday May 18 The ceremony was performed by Rev Fr McHale at the Natick Roman Catholic church They were attended by Ruth Malcolmson and John Donahue After a honeymoon the couple will reside at 10 Willow avenue Natick Mass following July 1 Both spouses are employed by Poers Printing Publishing Co in Wellesley Hills Dorothy Ruth Hamblett is a Saugus High School class of 1935 graduate and James Francis Donahue is a Poly technic High School of Long Beach Florida class of 1929 graduate.

Edward B. Hamblett Pratt Street Dorothy Ruth Hamblett Natick Mass James Francis Donahue Fr. McHale Ruth Malcolmson John Donahue Saugus Poers Printing & Publishing Co Wellesley Hills Donahue Polytechnic High School of Long Beach Fla Willow Avenue Natick Mass

Bearce Maybury Marriage Returns Filed in Woolwich

Charles Merton Bearce and Helen Frances Maybury of Woolwich had their marriage returns filed with City Clerk John W. Gilmore. They wed June 28 at Grace church rectory, 895 High Street, with Rev. Charles M. Tubbs officiating. The Bearces and Mayburys are listed as newly married residents.

Charles Merton Bearce Helen Frances Maybury Woolwich John W. Gilmore

Johnson Hogan marriage returns filed in city clerk office

The marriage of Carleton David Johnson and Miss Frances Louise Hogan was recorded in Brunswick road and 31 North street addresses. They wed June 28 at Washington street with Dr. David L. Wilson officiating. Edward Clancy, formerly at Memorial hospital, moved to Veterans hospital at Togus. he served in the Army Training Corps at the University of Maine during World War II.

Carleton David Johnson Albin H. Johnson Brunswick Road Frances Louise Hogan Florance Hogan North Street Donald W. Hogan Somerville Mass John W. Gilmore David L. Wilson Washington Street Edward Clancy Russell Street Memorial Hospital Veterans’ Hospital Togus Clancy Training Corps Army University of Maine

Classified Rates and Submission Deadline Notice

A public classifieds notice outlines pricing for first insertion at 25 words and 35 cents, with each additional insertion at 20 cents, and requires copy reach to the office by noon on Wednesdays. It provides submission timing and payment details for advertisers.

For Sale Farm Property near Bath Woolwich

Farm on State Road Woolwich four miles from Bath with fine hardwood house bath room electric lights and large barn and grain house. 17 acres with saltwater view. ideal for two families and close to Bath Iron Works. also 165 acres with eight room house spring water and barn for 30 cattle and horses. Inquire at Troop's Hardware. Old dolls wanted send description and price to Box K Times.

Woolwich Bath Bath Iron Works Wiscasset State Road Troop'’S

Real Estate Listing By Fred B Reed Co Bath

Farm and city share property listings offered by Fred B Reed Co. Manager Stanley E Wallace. 93 Front Street Bath contact Tel 514 W for details.

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

Bowdoinham Friends Honor Longtime Residents and Local Notices

In Bowdoinham forty friends hosted a surprise party Wednesday for Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hall as they prepare to move to Massachusetts to live with their son Roland. Three Bowdoinham men were installed at the Richmond Em erson Lane Post officers. Local gatherings included luncheon and bridge at the Ox Bow Shoppe and various personal items noting travel, marriages, and summer plans of residents.

Joseph ‘Hall River Road Frank Webber Zina Maxwell Hall Bowdoinham Massachusetts Roland Hall Richmond Emerson Lane Ernest Frye Chester Hobart Kenneth ‘Almy Roy Gilpartick Jane Brown Bay Road Hall Denham Cora Wilkinson Margaret Gilt Henry Cornish Charles Randall Frederic Pauling R. D. Purington Clara Fogg Ethel Willis Hulda Powers George Hamilton William Rogge Charles Hackett Sadie Perry Harold Rollins Alice Maxwell Harry Woodbury Grace Maxwell Helen Britt Hackett Jane Browne Emma Ferguson Elmer Powers William Willis Cathance Hollywood Calif John Purington Margaret Gile William Hamilton Boston Lottie Cobb Old Orchard Hazel Browne Houston Robby Morrison Elizabeth White John Ingraham Charles White Ingraham Orono Universiy of Maine Samuel Putman Samuel Marilyn F.tchmirs Magss Arthur Curt Oronoo Bowdoinhan

Birthday tribute prompts surprise party on Bowdoiniam Post Road

Mrs Mary H Heath and her grandson John S Ackley shared a June 22 birthday with a surprise party on Bowdoiniam Post Road. Attendees included the Heath and Ackley families plus Alfred Brown's children Arlene Norma and Donald. George Ackley and Fred D Heath moved to South Portland for work.

Mary H. Heath John S. Ackley Fred D. Heath Frederick Frank Heath Bertha Mabel Herbert Heath Marguerite George Ackley Arlene Norma Donald Alfred Brown Mexico Annie Cobb South Portland

Col George E Fogg Promoted In Maine Central Railroads

Col George E Fogg of Portland rises to general solicitor of the Maine Central railroad and Portland Terminal Co. He succeeds Charles H Blatchford who moderated the Congregational Christian Conference of Maine. Edward W Wheeler says E Spencer Miller becomes general attorney for the two firms. Fogg, noted in military circles, helped dedicate the Bath state armory last year. He is a Bowdoin graduate.

George E. Fogg Portland Bath Maine Central Railroad Portland Terminal Co Edward W. Wheeler Charles H. Blatchford Congregational Christian Conference of Maine Winter Street Wheeler E. Spencer Miller Col. Fogg State Armory Portland High School Bowdoin College

Boothbay Boys Camp Reopens for 25th Year

Two camps reopen as Boothbay for boys and Merry Meeting for girls resume after Tuesday opening. Each camp runs eight weeks with registrations likely exceeding 100, the largest in years. Ages range seven to 18 and 19, drawing campers mainly from the Midwest with some from New York. Summer season starts amid steady local business support from Thorne Island and Woolwich shore visitors.

Boothbay Merrymeeting Middle Western States New York Thorne Island Woolwich Shore

Miss Ballou Hosts Summer Visit on High Street

Miss Susan N Ballou opens her home on High street for the Summer after spending Winter and Spring with her sister Mrs H W L Stafford in Queens L I. She is joined by nephews Lancelot and Eric Stafford who will stay briefly in Bath.

Susan N. Ballou High Street H. W. L. Stafford Queens L. I Miss Ballou Bath Lancelot Eric Stafford

Rotary International officers take office in July

Rotarians from nine of more than thirty countries will assume general officer roles this week. Armando de Arruda Pereira of Sao Paulo Brazil becomes president, with Allison Ware Chico California and T A Warren Wolverhampton England as senior vice presidents.

Rotary International Armando de Arruda Pereira Sao Paulo Brazil Havana Allison Ware Chico Calif T. A. Warren Wolverhampton England Cesar D. Andrade Guayaquil Ecuador Samuel T. J. Bennett Philadelphia Harold S. Covault Lorain Ohio Richard R. Currie Johannesburg South Africa W. Allan Eley Singapore Straits Settlements Walter D. Head Montclair N. J Carlos Sanchez Mejorada Pachuca Mexico Albert Oulton Saskatoon Sask Canada Joseph R. Sandifer Hendersonville N. C C. J. Steiger Zurich Switzerland Jeff Williams Chickasha Okla Chesley R. Perry Rufus F. Chapin Chicago Bath Rotary Club Dominique J. Tardif John Parker Carl Y. Kennedy Horace P. Herrick Charles T. Small, Jr Charles B. Doyle O'Neill Houde Rupert M. Irvine

Sacred Heart Circle Plans Communion Breakfast

The Sacred Heart circle of Daughters of Isabella voted Tuesday to sponsor a communion breakfast for the Knights of Columbus on July 28 in D. of I. hall. A Diocesan Council of Catholic Women quarterly meeting led by district president Mrs. Muriel Tardif is set for July 27 at Hotel Sedgwick. Grace Costain to lead a July 14 field day at Small Point. A Patten Free Library subscription to The Sign was acknowledged. The Morse High School class of 1940 sent thanks for financial aid for its World’s Fair trip.

Sacred Heart Circle Daughters of Isabella Knights of Columbus Diocesan Council of Catholic Women Muriel Tardif Hotel Sedgwick Grace Costain Patten Free Library Morse High School

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