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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1945

Page

8

Watrous Delivers Fine Rotary Talk at Bath Meeting

Sedgwick Rotary club hosts visiting Rotarians including Thomas Murphy and E B Varney. Martin L Watrous of New Orleans speaks on the United States and postwar reconversion plans, noting a proposed 80 mile canal linking New Orleans to the Gulf. Royal Johnson closes the Rotary year with thanks.

Rotary Club Sedgwick Thomas Murphy New York Texas Austin Co E. B. Varney Fall River Mass Fall River Savings Bank Mr. Varney Trowbridge New Meadows Hardings Bath Brunswick E. W. Adams Lewiston William H. Short Belmont Bruce Wright Williams College Neill Gresset Oklahoma Robert Huse Martin L. Watrous New Orleans Watrous Sedgemere Bath Club Alaska Klondike Pacific United States of America Mississippi Gulf of Mexico Great River Missouri Ohio Louisiana Rotary Royal Johnson

Gracious Gavel Passes to President Wolstenholme

The gavel passed to President George B. Wolstenholme who accepted it with humility and asked members to aid him in the days ahead. A fine chicken dinner complemented the pleasing program.

George B. Wolstenholme

Wedding of Delano Oliver and Gertrude Oliver at Navajo Bay Point

Walter El bridge Delano and Gertrude Marcia Oliver wed on July 4 at the Navajo Bay Point. The ceremony was by notary Louise Howard of Sagadahoc county. Groom in Navy uniform. Afterward, guests dined, cake cut, and the couple departed for California to join the Navy and Pacific war area.

Walter Elbridge Delano Gertrude Marcia Oliver Bay Point Louise Howard Sagadahoc United States Leonard Field New York Phinney Arrowsie Leo Pertell Ardeen Pinkham Clinton Cunningham Geraldine Walter Cunningham Mary Ruth Katherine L. W. Dietrich William Adams Delano G. M California Navy Pacific War Area

Research Workers Plan Annual Dinner

The Research Workers of Corliss Street church and guests will hold their annual dinner next Tuesday after a Wednesday meeting at Mrs. Jennie Curtis’s home. The group voted to continue summer meetings with the next gathering set for August 1 at Mrs. Emma Daly’s Rose Street home. Members welcomed back Minnie McPherson of Portland Bath Summer and guests included Robert Bruce and Sherrith Waters. Cards were to be sent to ill members Annie Sylvester and Lilla McFarland. Refreshments of ice cream and cookies were served.

Research Workers Corliss Street Church Jennie Curtis Middle Street Emma Daley Rose Street Minnie McPherson Portland Bath Robert Bruce Ethel Bruce Sheredith Waters Curtis Annie Sylvester Memorial Hospital Lilla McFarland Waterboro

Williams Talbot Wedding Held In Bath Home

Miss Ruby F. Talbot and Edward E. Williams were married July 3 in a single ring ceremony at Rev. Chester B. Oliver's home in Bath. The bride wore teal blue. matron of honor Adelaide Mott and best man Donald Williams participated. The couple reside with the groom’s parents. both attended Bath schools. Williams works in government housing projects.

Ruby F. Talbot Chester R. Talbot High Street Angie Talbot Fisher's Court Edward E. Williams Arthur Williams Winnegance Chester B. Oliver Union Street Adelaide Mott Donald Williams

Langbehn engagement to Ensign Chapman announced

Mr and Mrs Carl M Langbehn announce the engagement of their daughter Gerda W Langbehn to Ensign Kendall J Chapman USMC son of Mr and Mrs Irwin J Chapman of School Street Chapman recently graduated from the US Maritime Academy Castine He is Morse High School class of 1944 honor student Langbehn a Morse High School 1944 graduate and honor student now studies at the University of Maine and attends a course at Central Maine General Hospital Lewiston No wedding date set

Carl M. Langbehn High Street Gerda W Langbehn Ensign Kendall J Chapman Irwin J. Chapman School Street Ensign Chapman U.S. Maritime Academy Castine Morse High School Miss Langbehn

Miss Dora Lever and Howard E Teib Married at Wesley Parsonage

Miss Dora O Lever of Washington and Howard E Teib of the Navy were wed at Wesley Methodist parsonage Monday at 3 30 in the afternoon. Rev C B Oliver officiated with Mrs Oliver and Mrs E D Oliver as witnesses. The bride works for the telephone company in Washington and the groom is about to report to a Navy vessel.

Dora O. Lever Washington D. C Howard Eteib U.S. Navy Wesley Methodist Parsonage C. B. Oliver Oliver E. D. Oliver Telephone Company Navy

Bath couple marks thirtieth wedding anniversary with Rebekah guests

Mr and Mrs Albert Thompson of upper Washington street celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary with a daylong gathering at their Kennebec shore bungalow in Thorne's Head. Rebekah lodge members and friends enjoyed a covered dish meal, sewing for the Red Cross, boating and social time.

Albert Thompson Upper Washington Street Rebekahs Brunswick Evening Star Richmond Beulah Hollingshead Kennebec Thorne's Head Hope Rebekah Assembly of Maine Queen Esther Thompson Ethel Blake Red Cross Alice Johnson Bath Caroline Parris Frank Par Viola Douglas Clara Foster Martha Curtis Justice Hamilton Jessie Kilbride Louise Stevens Velda Harting Eva Lemont Louise Harnden Ella Coombs Julia Field Nellie Leeman Nellie Lord Myrtie Billings Agnes Perry Ethel Potter Lena Shepard Gertrude Legard This City Virginia Moore Norfolk

June Weather Reports Sparse Gardens and Naval League Shift

June brought persistent rain and cold with 17 days of showers and 18 fair days limiting garden planting locally. Warmest morning was 64, coldest 39, while last year had 67 and 40. John C. Fitzgerald of Portland, ex Bath, named by ex Senator Hale to organize Naval League councils in Maine to counter pacifist pressure. Mrs. J O McBean visits granddaughter Mrs Henry Jaquett in Brunswick.

John C. Fitzgerald Portland Bath U. S Frederick Hale Naval League Maine

Christmas Seal Drive Report Reveals 1944 Sales Totals

The Pine Tree Bulletin's special edition reports Maine Christmas Seals sales for 1944 totaling 87 352 dollars, with Cumberland leading at 22 000 and Penobscot near 15 000. It notes regional breakdowns and announces 1945 sales begin November 19, praising supporters and the board’s thanks to towns and chairmen.

Maine Public Health Association Cumberland County Penobscot Androscoggin Sagadahoc Bath Arrowsie Woolwich Bowdoin Bowdoinham Georgetown Phippsburg Richmond Topsham West Bath Maine’ Public Health Association

Watrous Host Fourth of July Buffet at Sedgwick

Mr and Mrs Martin L Watrous entertained 38 friends on the Fourth with a buffet supper at the Sedgwick Richs Mountain West Bath The annual gathering began in the hotel lobby and moved to the main dining room where a long table held salads sandwiches cakes and other delicacies Punch and refreshments filled other tables A floral display added to the holiday scene Mr and Mrs William S Newell hosted guests later at 1090 Washington Street for cards socializing and garden enjoyment with guests taking time to stroll the grounds

Martin L. Watrous Sedgwick Sedgemere Rich's Mountain West Bath William S. Newell Washington Street

Nursing School Committee Reports Strong Exam Results

The Bath Memorial Hospital auxiliary nursing committee met at 11 a.m. in the hospital classroom. Miss Gertrude Bates and Miss Elizabeth Seldon reported an outstanding year for the school. Ten in the class of ’45 took the State Board exam. all but one passed and Miss Beryl Wheeler had the highest mark. The ’44 class all passed. Graduation exercises are planned for September with Mrs. Clinton McFadden chairing. Participants included Mrs. Arthur King, Mrs. Fred E. Drake, Mrs. William Dennison, Miss Yellena Seevers, Miss Bates, and Miss Seldon.

School of Nursing Committee Bath Memorial Hospital FE. Motley Fuller Gertrude Bates Elizabeth Seldon State Board Beryl Wheeler Clinton McFadden Arthur King Fred E. Drake William Dennison Yellena Seevers Bates Seldon

Potter couple marks silver anniversary at Arrowsic home

Mr and Mrs William S Potter at 32 Oak Street Arrowsic celebrated their silver wedding anniversary on Thursday July 5 with gifts flowers and a dinner at the Ledges in Wiscasset They married July 5 1920 at Rev J True Crosby parsonage Auburn They have resided in Bath and Arrowsic Their daughter Mrs Charles Paradis of Arrowsic and Mr Potter works in the Bath Iron Works pipe shop Also Miss Marjorie Fraser of 60 Chestnut Street spent a week at a camp in Reading Mass.

William S. Potter Oak Street Arrowsie Ledges Wiscasset Potter J. True Crosby Auburn Bath and Arrowsic Sarah Cooper Seabrook N. H Harles Paradis Arrowsic Bath Iron Works

Cosmopolitan Club Thanks Helpers At Bazaar

The Cosmopolitan club thanks all who assisted at the annual street fair and bazaar held Thursday from 2 p m to midnight. Special appreciation goes to those involved in the Tom Thumb wedding and the U S O and to numerous local businesses for courtesies and donations.

Cosmo Club Cosmopolitan Club West Bath Orange American Legion Central Maine Power Co New England Tent and Awning Co Brunswick Harmon's Footer's Desmond's Gediman Bros Greenblatt Morris Povich Max Katz Madden's Cyr's Burgess Kondos First National Center Street Market Steeves' Market Jack’s Fall’s Shepard's Boston McFadden’s Hallett’s Wilson's Carl's Bath Variety Staples Carroll’s Joan's Senter’s Bath Department Markson Bros Sears Roebuck Bath Smoke Shop Ham's Hendrickson Maytag Jackson's Central Maine Power Acme Supply Co Redson's Justinte Covel Opera House

Commander Whitehurst Honored at Bath Naval Farewell Party

Cmdr Edson H Whitehurst USN assistant supervisor of shipbuilding at Bath Iron Works was guest of honor at a Friday officers quarters party at the Naval barracks on Western Avenue. About 75 attended including President Newell Mrs Newell Archibald Main and Mrs Main and others connected with Bath Iron Works and shipbuilding. Whitehurst who joined the office of Supervisor of Shipbuilding in October 1943 is preparing to leave for sea duty midmonth.

Edson H. Whitehurst USN Bath Iron Works Corp Naval Barracks Western Avenue Cmdr. Whitehurst William S. Newell Newell Archibald M. Main Main Rodney E. Ross Hyde Windlass Co Ross Maine Russell S. Hitchcock Hitchcock Connie Bath Iron Works

Sherman Mitchell Jr Celebrates Second Birthday Party

Sherman Mitchell Jr son of Mr and Mrs Sherman Mitchell of Dummer Street celebrated his second birthday Thursday with a home party. Birthday cake ice cream and cold drinks were served by Mrs Mitchell with help from Mrs Linton Robinson. Patricia Robinson won first prize and James Robinson the consolation prize in the peanut hunt. Prizes for pinning the tail on the donkey went to Margaret Mitchell and Patricia Bean. Others present included Julia Bean Eva Wilkins Richard Bean Linda Lee McIntosh Roy Ann Mitchell Mrs A Munsey of Bath and Beverly Main of Wiscasset.

Sherman Mitchell, Jr Sherman Mitchell Dummer Street Mitchell Linton Robinson Patricia Robinson James Robinson Margaret Mitchell Patricia Bean Julia Bean Eva Wilkins Richard Bean Linda Lee McIntosh Roy Ann Mitchell A. Munsey Bath Beverly Main Wiscasset

Miller Declines Sagadahoc County Commissioner Seat

Justus H. Miller announced he will not seek appointment to fill the Sagadahoc County Commission vacancy after the death of Boscoe H. Bailey. He declined candidacy and reported no intention to run for the post at this time.

Justus H. Miller Sagadahoc County Boscoe H. Bailey

Ruth A Gordon and Har old D Clark Wed In Bath

Miss Ruth A Gordon and Cpl Har old D Clark were married at Mrs Frances Clark’s Upper Washington home in Bath in a double ring ceremony. Rev Charles L Kinney officiated with a reception following. The bride wore powder blue. the groom served 20 months in the European theatre and wears the Purple Heart Silver Star and campaign stars. The couple will honeymoon briefly and return to Bath.

Frances Clark Upper Washington Street Ruth A. Gordon Harry B. Gordon Mattawamkeag Harold D. Clark Clark Raymond M. Clark Charles L. Kinney Beacon Street Methodist Church Frances Carey Stillwater Pfc Frederick S. Marr Fred K. Sturtevant Bath

Camp of Dr Gregware Destroyed by Fire at Moose Pond

Fire at Dr Paul Gregware of Bath summer camp near Moose Pond destroyed camp buildings and belongings. Dr Gregware and Horace McClure were swimming when the blaze started. only bathing trunks saved. Losses included furnishings, equipment, and clothing. insurance status unclear. The party returned to Bath after the blaze.

Bridgton Paul Gregware Bath Moose Pond Gregware Horace McClure Allen Nancy Edward Moses Walter Moses Mr. McClure Dr. Gregware

Two Weddings and a 25th Anniversary Celebration

Mr and Mrs J A Bernier of High Street hosted a Friday evening party for the 25th marriage anniversary of their daughter to Rosario J Tardif and in honor of another daughter whose 16 year marriage to Fernand Dumais began on July 4 A buffet lunch and a cake cut followed by card games were enjoyed Relatives presented many gifts The Tardifs have two sons Lucien A Tardif and George The Dumais family includes Roland Leo Lorraine and Lorretta Tardif worked as a Woolworths cashier before marriage and Tardif is now with Bath Iron Works He previously served as assistant foreman at Bath Box Co

J. A. Bernier High Street Rosario J. Tardif Fernand Dumais

Ashland and Woodbury visitors arrive for weeks at Pearl Street

Mrs J Howard Marshall and her son Pierce of Ashland Kentucky and Miss Alice G Lippincott of Woodbury New Jersey arrived Sunday to spend several weeks with Mrs Marshall's mother and Miss Lippincott's sister Mrs E Everett Pierce on Pearl Street.

J. Howard Marshall Pierce Ashland Alice G. Lippincott Woodbury N. J

Local Social Notes Highlight Friends and Family Visits

Grandparents Mr and Mrs Be Temple host guests while Miss Alice Rich of Ohio visits her sister Mrs Margar Hatch. Cpl Virgil Ladd recently on furlough from Greenland in Brunswick now stationed in Georgia. Mrs Arnold Lamoreau at Gardiner hospital after surgery. Miss Ruth Lubin of New York visited Mrs Frank Heath. Mrs Norman Rowe staying with Mrs M V Rowe in China. Mrs Hazel Turner’s son in Brunswick hospital. Mr and Mrs Benjamin M Pherson of Mapleton visiting daughter Mrs Perley McPherson and grandson Harold. Millay Bros make progress on barn.

William T. Hardie Helen Emmons Sue Freeport Emmons Milton Douglas Louisa Given Portland Lee Benner Rangeley Bertha Brown Gardiner Loring Marilyn Lorraine Lynn Mass Browne East Bowdeinham Emily Rideout Skowhegar Milton Given Rae la Croix Stella Randall Margaret Gile Frank Siegars Topsham Margaret Reed Bath Walter Reed Everett Winslow U. S Hope Winslow Williams Farm Paul Ames Fairfield Jessie Ames Main Street Bowdeinham Reginald Dore George Millay South Paris Horace Millay Harold Millay Ston Millay Be Temple Alice Rich Ohio Vacati Margar Hatch Virgil Ladd Greenland Brunswick Georgia Arnold Lamoreau Gardiner Hospital Ruth Lubin York Frank Heath Norman Rowe M. V. Rowe China Hazel Turner Morang Brunswick Hospital Benjamin M Pherson Mapleton Perley McPheson Harold Millay Bros

Hospital Auxiliary Directors Plan For Their Coming Fair

General chairman Charles B Doyle and M Arthur King announced plans for a September 28 fair at Memorial Hospital Auxiliary directors met Tuesday morning in City Hall. The group reviewed applications for volunteer work and discussed purchases, expenses and room renovations. The auxiliary shows balance of 2132 dollars and voted to reimburse the Cosmopolitan Garden Club for window boxes flowers.

Charles B. Doyle Arthur King Memorial Hospital Auxilia City Hall Arth Colby Charles G. Doyle Treasur Auxilia H Pital Yellena Seeve Ralph G. Stetson Rupert Irvine Theodore Earl Charlo Redlon Earl ‘Burgess Leslie Wold Milt Trott

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Rotarians Cesspool Mor-Ade Plumbing Dept SEARS Center Street Delano Oliver Louisa Howard Reib—Lever Mrs. Albert Thompson North End J. O. McBean Henry Jaquett Mrs. Watrous School OF Nursing Marjorie Fraser Chestnut Street Reading Whitehurst Elwell Upper Bowdoinham Post Road Nellie Florence Wheeler U the Roy Rogers Bob Steele Fred B. Reed Stanley E. Wallace Pront Street Judy Garland Ee Y Harry MacDoald Hgh Street Philelphia Larence MacDonald Boothbay Playhouse Hallet
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