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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1941

Page

3

Wis casset couple pursue art amid seaside life

The Carroll Thayer Berrys of Wiscasset live on Pleasant Street pursuing painting and crafts. He paints boats for Bath Iron Works with government approval, while she illustrates children’s books. They will be represented in the Maine Artists exhibition at Bath Country Club July 20–21, and enjoy Friday art classes and social coffee gatherings with local peers.

Leasant Carroll Thayer Berrys Wiscasset Pleasant Street Berry Bath Iron Works Corp Mr. Berry Portland High School University of Michigan Naval Architecture Pennsylvania Academy of Art

Preble Household Hosts and Visiting Friends Split Across Summer

Mrs Emma Johnson of Brunswick has been a house guest of Mrs Ralph Preble for two weeks. Various guests joined and departed including Mr and Mrs Prentice Abbott of Medford Mass and Miss Alice Dunning of Brunswick. Additional visits came from Miss Gertrude Lowell of Jamaica Plain and Mr Edward Bridgham of Bath with families at Popham Beach cottage. Ralph Preble arrived for the summer with guests from Brookline Wellesley and Everett.

Emma Johnson Brunswick Ralph Preble Prentice Abbott Medford Mass Johnson Alice Dunning Gertrude Lowell Jamaica Plain Edward Bridgham Bath Popham Beach Town Lester Boyce Lester Brookline Lester, Jr May Groves Nita Helen Wellesley Gardiner Road Watson Sims Colton Calif Chamberlain Lewis Mary Alice Wyman Harold Erskine Elizabeth Harold Miss Kerr Miss Johnson Everett Erskine Ralph Forest Preble Willard Oldrieve John Malden John Oldrieve Aviation Corp of the Army Albion Corliss New Brunswick Ellen Merrill Jack Brooklyn N. Y Nequasset Merrill Edwold Carter Edna Mae Warren Munsey Albert Flint Nancy Lydia Milton Savage Milton Ann George Crocker Morton Holbrook Lewiston C Bar C Ranch Jack Quirk Harold Roberts William Dow Wiscasset Earl Dow Sagadahoc Ferry Alden Farnham Barbara David Frank Farnham Leroy Perkins Wellesley Hills

Winter Street Ladies Visit Phippsburg Home

About 35 members and guests of the Winter Street Ladies aid gathered at Mrs. Henry C. Minott Summer home in Phippsburg for a Wednesday luncheon and tour. Miss Abbie Minott and Mrs. A L Nickerson poured iced tea and coffee. each guest received a dogwood cross souvenir. A nominating committee was named for the October meeting, with plans to provide a lunch for 150 C A R members on Oct 4.

Phippsburg Henry C. Minott Winter Street Ladies Aid Abbie Minott A. L. Nickerson Malden Mass Arthur C. Lemont Arthur K. Purington Elmer Hodgkins Allen M. Irish Elizabeth Lawrence Bath Miss Varney Wallace A. Atwood Fred K. Sturtevant Edgar D. Leavitt John H. Sylvester Fred Footer Purington Roscoe P. McFadden John A. Morse Clifford B. Wilband Miss Minott Rebecca Minott Maurice W. Avery Arthur Bowker Virginia Andre Virginia Bowker Arthur M. Bowker, Jr Arthur L. Berry Emma Perry Willam Potter Addison S. Pendleton Archie Doyle Charles Bowker Andrews Hiram ‘T. Annis Walter Howker Corrie Varney Alice Varney Charles Nelson Lemont Trish Charles P. Wetherbee H. B. Wyman Rose Wyman

West Bath Community Summer Weekend Social Notes

West Bath residents and guests shared a busy holiday weekend at cottages and homes around Camp Edwards Brigham's Cove and Foster's Point. Families from Bath Portland and nearby towns visited relatives, attended trips to Bennington Salem Boothbay and Boston, and hosted friends in West Bath with extended family gatherings and local sewing group events.

Family Holiday at Kamp Wagabo in Hockomock Bay

Mr and Mrs FE Paul Strube and son Billy of Somerville Massachusetts and Mrs Strube s mother Mrs William Sturtevant spent the holiday at Kamp Wagabo in Hockomock Bay Billy visits his grandmother on Washington street for the week

Paul Strube Billy Somerville Mass

Field Day Fun Highlights McMahon Island July 4

MacMahan hosts a July 4 Field Day directed by W. Clinton Allen with island residents competing in volleyball a 50 yard dash a relay broad jump and a baseball game Mariners beat Landlubbers 31 to 17 The event featured many visitors and social gatherings at the Seal and Porpoise with numerous residents and guests staying at cottages and camps through mid July.

H. Painter Carol Eleanor Painter Emily Eaton Susanne Hussa Bette Jackson Edna Opsal Polly Wideman Bill McKaye Charles Snyder Ted Hussa William Bisseth Jack Wideman Theodore Lazell H. A. Neally Albert Sauveur George Eaton Homer Gage E. R. Maitland Gage Bailey Huntsinger MatMahan Five Islands Fire Fighters Carol Painter Betty Lester Carol Snyder Justin Peters H. J. Painter Rebecca Taft Charles Y. Fox, Jr Sally Kinsolving Emory Basford Guy Forbush Philip Thompson Jr Alma Adams Eleanor White Mildred Lathrop New York Lillian Wheeler B. C. Olney Rochester N. Y Master Richard Olney Camp Allenook Robert V. Morse Ithaca Virginia Morse Ernest Jenks Great Neck S. J Mac T. McKinley Wood Edwin F

MISS BUTTERFIELD HOSTESS FOR BETA SIGMA PHI

Miss Elizabeth Butterfield entertained Beta Sigma Phi members at her Bay Point cottage Tuesday evening. Picnic lunches, cold drinks, and ice cream were served. Attendees included Mrs. Alden A. Anderson, Mrs. Roger M. Luke, Miss Mary Carroll, Miss Helen Hayes, Miss Eleanor Danforth, Mrs. Linwood W. Herbert, and R. Lemont. Plans for the July 20 and 21 art exhibit at the Country Club were discussed. The next meeting will be at Miss Carroll's home, 1202 Washington Street, on Tuesday, July 15. Tickets are available from sorority members.

Elizabeth Butterfield Beta Sigma Phi Bay Point Alden A. Anderson Roger M. Luke Mary E. Carroll Helen Hayes Eleanor Danforth Linwood W. Herbert R. Lemont Country Club Mary Carroll Washington Street

Woolwich Center Church Schedule and Community Notes

Woolwich Union for Christian Service lists services at Day's Ferry and Nequasset with Milligan preaching on Sundays and a later Good Will club gathering. July events include a Christian Endeavor meeting, a baked bean supper plan, and memberships and attendance awards. Personal items cover trips, visits, teaching, and family activities around Day's Ferry, Nequasset, Sagadahoc Ferry, and nearby towns.

Woolwich Nequasset Dana's Mill Club House Roberta Armstrong Avis Eleanor Carter Ferry Community Club Capt J. W. Reed Edwold Carter George Wright Gaspe Peninsula Lawrence Ryan Lynn Mass Nequasset Lake Sara Bailey Gardiner Dora Bailey Frederick Gilmore Providence R. I Cyrus Gilmore Avis Marston Nassau College Springvale Percy Marston Arthur Orr Harpswell Augusta Rachel Goff Earl Stimson Skowhegan James Carter Richmond Rita Rae Mason Carter Day’s Ferry Alton Harris Esmond R. L Melvin Howe Garret Galvin Wilbur Hagan Irving Baker Alabama Canada Clarence Baker Montreal Marcia Stinson Ruth Thompson Boothbay Harbor William Wenz Bobbie Auburn, N. Y Philip Wenz Day's Ferry

Local visitors and town notes fill Bath area listings

Miss Harriette Sheldon of Everett arrives for vacation. Families and friends from Massachusetts and New Hampshire visit at several cottages and farms including Brookside and The Farm. Repairs, work, and social events are noted along with fishing at Rangeley Lakes and the Good Will club meetings ahead of the July 15 annual gathering.

Baptismal Service Planned at Elm and Washington

The Seventh day Adventist Church will hold a baptismal service during the usual preaching on Saturday July 12 using the First Baptist church at Elm and Washington. The Sabbath school meets at 1 30 p m and the baptismal service follows at 2 40 p m conducted by Elder Roscoe Moore of Portland the District Leader.

Seventh-day Adventist Church High Street Charles R. Sims Baptist Board First Baptist Church Elm Washington Streets Roscoe Moore Portland

Hooper Guests Arrive in Bath for Visit to Boothbay Harbor

Mr and Mrs Fred E Hooper of New York arrived in Bath on Wednesday evening and will travel to Boothbay Harbor on Thursday with his sisters Miss Emma Hooper and Miss Martha Hooper. Mr and Mrs Guy Beddoes of Arlington Massachusetts have returned from visiting Mr and Mrs William Hynes of Grove Street. They were joined by Joseph Spiers of Arlington who will stay for a visit with Guy Hynes at his parents home.

Stanley Bickford Bickford Shirley Bickford Beachmont Mass Brigham’s Cove Camp Edwards Percy R. Low Ellen Bath Birch Point Stanley W. Williams Francea Campbell Pond John Owen Thompson Thompson Sadie Coulthard West Bath Phillip Campbell, Jr Bill Flewelling Campbell Wallace Moore Moore Boothbay Ethel Greer Orange N. J. Simard Richard Larrabee’s Grove Salem Simard Harry E. Peterson East Brunswick Edith Larson Gladys Alice Ethel Stockholm Edward Burns Foster's Point Trafton Swain York Village Bingham William Mulhern Paris Harry York Ellsworth Fred W. Larrabee Lyman Fitz Portland Fred Williams New Meadows Ruel Boomer Philadelphia Phillip Williams Harry Williams Edward Mank Bath Iron Works Corp Bar Harbor Katahdin Moosehead Mank Henry Hilton Emma Getchell Turner S. B. Getchell Frank Card Ambrose Curran Beverly Curran Donnell Cottage New Mellows John Hubar Ronald Gerry Hubar Baltimore William Getchell Ft. Williams Getchhell Antonio Cuchinello St. Petersburg Rockland William Sampson Chester King Phippsburg Bathhurst N. B Ernest Mahoney Car Albert Merryman George and Shirley West Harpswell A. B. Snow Nancy Ames L. D. Rogers Hayden Rogers Rogers Alfred Cargil Kermit Courtney Stover Nellhe Brown Wollaston William Hennessey Hennessey Doris Colby Cooper’s Mills Mr. Stover Harriette Sheldon Everett, Mass Harry Hunter Boston Bertha Stevens Mozelle New Hampshire Foster Farm Clifton Cate First National Damariscotta Cate Massachusetts Brookside J. H. Mayers Clayton Mayers Reading Arthur Babcock Bath Iron Works Laforest Good Frank Lemarr Middle Bridge Foster's Point Road James T. Thorpe Guy Buzzy Sanford Clara M. Reed Reed Capital Island James Thorpe Elwood Howe Constance New Brunswick Fred E. Hooper New York Boothbay Harbor Emma Martha Hooper Weeks Guy Beddoes Arlington William Hynes Grove Street Joseph Spiers Guy Hynes

Former Woolwich pastor ordained in Monmouth ceremony

Rev. Charles Theodore Brown formerly of Woolwich and now in Monmouth was ordained June 17 at Housatonic by the Berkshire South Association. He is the first native ordained in the history of the Congre gational church there as part of centennial events.

Charles Theodore Brown Woolwich Monmouth William H. Brown Williamsville Mass Housatonic Berkshire South Association of Congregational Churches Congregational Church Ecclesiastical Council Percy Holmes Sheffield Brown Lina Fannie Barnes John M. Race Agawam Williams High School Stockbridge Bangor Theological Seminary Maine Aroostook United Church of Rodney Roundy Maine Congregational Conference Harry Trust Wordsworth Wordworth

Exceller to Embark on Maiden Voyage to Ceylon Ports

The Exceller of American Export Lines will start its maiden voyage to Ceylon and Indian Ocean ports late in July after a June 4 delay. The Philatelic Agent at 31 Park Row will handle covers for 15 cents each. Extavia will follow with a late August maiden voyage and similar covers. Indian Ocean stamps will be used for return postage on Exceller and Extavia covers.

Exceller Ceylon Indian Ocean American Export Lines Park Row India Burma

Girl Scouts Camp Opens With Director Arrival

Miss Eugenia Chambers of Washington New Jersey will arrive Thursday to direct the Girl Scout Summer Day Camp. Pre camp training for staff is set for Friday and Saturday at 10 30 in the Bath Country club with transportation arranged by calling Mrs Edward Sewall.

Eugenia Chambers Washington, N. J Bath Country Club Miss Chambers Edward Sewall

Also Mentioned on This Page

S. L. Groves Misses Groves Lawrence P. Radley Joan Edith Quincy Getchell Franklin Radley Cleveland Barstow Lawrence Coutre Lorimer Lewis Newman Getchell Sidney Knight Donnell N. Getchell Camp Wheeler Camp Blanding Fla Anthony Gaudette Rowena Antoinette Joseph Gaudette Chelsea Arsenault Union Street John Arsenault Frank Arsenault Belmont George H. Pratt Chestnut Street Memorial Hospital Old Madrid Muscatel California House OF Old Molineaux, Inc T Andine M'Mahan Colony Seal and Porpoise Club MacMahan Paul Fitzpatrick Nancy Evans Georgia Mosley Buffalo Carol Siedle Rye Dick Olney Graham Brownell Malcolm Strachan Pierre van Norden Richard Webb Bill Saverbrey New Rochelle John Snell Miss Butterfield Arthur Brown Roger and Jean Dresden Good Will Club Adrian Gauthier Robert Rumford Alex St. Pierre Ida M. Beals Flossie M. Beals Florence Carlton Charles H. Hunnewell Harvey P. Hathorne Lincolnville Friendship P. C. Fernald Fernald Center Baptist Forrest Baker Wareham Mass., Where They Were the Guests For A Few Days of Mrs. Baker J. Raymond Knight Joe Patrick Stoughton John Gilmore York Beach Harold Gilmore Clarence Tanner Robert Russell Clarence, Jr Gus Ellison Katherine Maynard R. J Rangeey Gilbert Hathorn Day's Ferry Mothers Club Middle Road Girl Scouts Carl Herman James Jorie June Chase Court Street Arthur Aylesworth Thomas Muncie Ind Misses Chase Mr. Aylesworth Herman
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