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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1942

Page

5

Memorial Service by Queen Esther Lodge Thursday

A memorial service for deceased members will be held by Queen Esther Rebekah lodge in Richmond at the district meeting opening. The event features greetings by Beulah lodge, address of welcome by Mrs. Clara L. Foster, and remarks by district officers. A banquet, Harbor Lights projects, and a Rebekah degree ceremony follow with grand officers and assembly leaders present.

Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge Rebekah Lodges District Ten Grange Hall Chestnut Street Richmond Athana Gilespie Noble Grand Nellie Lord Ruth B. Howe Margaret B. Peabody Rebekah Assembly Lilla R. Sproul Hallowell Beulah Rebekah Lodge Queen Esther Bath Evening Star Brunswick Vesper Round Pond Queen Esther Lodge Beulah Lodge Clara L. Foster Ethel W. Potter Rebekah Evening Star Lodge Sproul Howe Peabody William B. Duncan Lewiston John W. Thornton Frank L. Douglass Augusta Mabel L. Sheffield East Corinth V. Marie Clark Millinocket Elvira L. Everett Lara Douglass Aug

Rotary Hear Interesting Address on Chambers of Commerce

Bath Rotarians and guests heard Reginald A. Ouellette discuss the growth and influence of Chambers of Commerce from Europe to America. He traced origins from guilds to boards of trade, noting about 3 000 in the country and around a million members. President John Parker chaired. visitors included George Davis and Stephen Merrill, with Alfred Morin and Alcide Morin among the guests.

Bath Sedgwick Chambers of Commerce Reginald A. Ouellette Lewiston Larry T. Raymond The Personal Finance Co Europe Merchants Guild London Versailles France New York Charleston S. C Philadelphia Boards of Trade National Chambers of Commerce John Parker George Davis Daytona Beach Fla Stephen E. Merrill Brunswick Alfred Morin W. M. Blake Boothbay Harbor Alcide P. Morin

Final meeting of Col. Dummer Sewall DAR Chapter honors officers

The Col. Dummer Sewall chapter DAR held its final season meeting at Mrs. Edmund A. Rothwell's home. Miss Jane Lemont was installed regent for the coming year with officers including Mrs. Marilla Morse as vice regent and Miss Virginia Andre as junior president of another DAR chapter guest. The gathering featured Flag Day program, defense stance, and a talk by guest speaker Mrs. A. J. Danielson on Life and Customs of Indians. Refreshments followed.

Col. Dummer Sewall Edmund A. Rothwell Washington Street Alice Varney Jane Lemont Marilla Morse Marie Andre Grace Carroll Ada Deering Nellie Lord Ethel Bailey Alice Litchfield Ethel May Miss Lemont Pemaquid Lena King Chicago Frank Smith Richard Card Paul Bagdikian Virginia Andre Elizabeth Lawrence Columbia Robert Gilchrist America A. J. Danielson India

Bids Opened For North End Sewer Project

Bids for the North end sewer project funded by a federal grant of about 520,000 were opened by Mayor Walter C. Rogers and officials including John Newell. R. Civitarese of Boston bid 389,700, with Roslindale bidders Zoppo at 41,877 and Cibottee at 41,530. The committee approved Civitarese’s bid, to go to city council, then Washington for federal action.

North End Walter C. Rogers John Newell Board of Aldermen Woods Morse High School Mr. Howard Whitman & Howard R. Ci Washington

Approaching Wedding for Miss Jeanette Colby of Bath

Invitations issued for the June 10 wedding of Miss Jeanette Colby of Bath to Hollis Kennedy of Richmond. Colby, daughter of Mrs James A. Colby and the late Mr Colby of 866 Washington Street, recently from Woolwich, South 5th. Kennedy is son of Mr. and Mrs. Blair Kennedy of Richmond and works at Bath Iron Works. He belongs to the local State Guard unit.

Jeanette Colby Bath Hollis Kennedy Richmond Colby James A. Colby Col Washington Street Woolwich South 5 Y Kennedy Blair Kennedy Bath Iron Works

Brunswick man visits Boston guest of his mother

Harry Gifford of Brunswick road has returned from Boston where he was a guest of his mother, Mrs. Muriel Johnston.

Harry Gifford Brunswick Road Boston Muriel Johnston

Thousands view memorial parade longest in years

Bath observed Memorial Day with a lengthy parade from the G A R lot through Oak Grove cemetery to Read Nichols wharf. Drum Major Edwin L. Emmons, leading in brilliant uniform, collapsed from heat exhaustion but recovered at Memorial hospital. The event drew large turnout from police, Guards, and veterans groups, with Morse High School band earning praise. Parade ended after services at Soldier's Monument as organizers thanked participants.

Bath Oak Grove Cemetery Soldier's Monument Read _ Nichols wharf Edwin L. Emmons Center Street Memorial Hospital Percy W. Kingsbury Bath Iron Works Corp American Legion Sons of Union Veterans Veterans of Foreign Wars Combat Engineers State Guard Morse High School Emmons Oak Middle Streets North Street Read Nichols Wharf Commercial Street Green and High Streets Old Brunswick Road Lincoln Street Green Street High Street Center

Bonfires at Hyde Park Terrace Stir Controversy

Controversy surrounds the Hyde Park Terrace project on Center street as reports claim lumber and shingles were burned on the grounds to clear the site. Residents, fearing waste, described scenes as officials deny major losses while noting some material is saved for future use.

Hyde Park Terrace Center Street

County Pomona May Meeting at Dirigo Grange

Sagadahoc Pomona grange met at Dirigo grange Brunswick with 81 attendees. A memorial for 24 Pomona members who died was held followed by tableaux and songs. A discussion covered county problems, church aid, and a possible farm product auction. several local leaders participated. Ten dollars was voted for the grange educational aid fund.

Sagadahoc Neil Bishop Bowdoinham Justus Miller Bath William Gould Joseph Randlette Cleveland Marriner Richmond C. B. Smith William Wilson Topsham Charles Sadler Brunswick Chester Ames Harpswell Lucy Armstrong West Bath Grange Dirigo Grange Marie Hambler West Bath Sagadahoc Pomona Otis Schroeder Topsham Grange The Grange Educational Aid Fund Marie Hamblet Flora John Palmer Merrymeeting Grange Harvey Jordan Charles Thompson Progressive Grange Justus H. Miller D. Wallace MacDonald Joseph R. Oliver Arthur C. Lemont William A Armstrong Alice F. Johnson D. Wylie Lemont William Coombs Lewis D Carter Bernice Sturtevant Edward B. Hamblett Edgar D

Lions to Observe Third Charter Night in Bath

The Bath Lions club celebrates its third charter night at Sedgwick Hall on Thursday with dinner at 6 30 followed by dual installation of Lions and Lionesses. Dancing and social time conclude the evening. Dr Herbert T Caverly chairs the event and tickets are available from Lion Charles Bartlett by Tuesday.

Lions Club of Bath Sedgwick Herbert T. Caverly Lion Charles Bartlett

Bath Young Lady Co author Class Will

Miss Madeline HH Jones of this city a Nassau college senior and Miss Frances Palmer of Worcester Massachusetts are co authors of the class will to be given at last chapel on June 5. Jones is soloist with the glee club for baccalaureate service June 7 and commencement June 8. She has been active in the choir editor of the school paper assistant business manager of the Year Book staff and treasurer of the secretarial club. She has also been doing her secretarial practice work at the Spring vitamin batik.

Madeline HH. Jones This City Nassau College Frances Palmer Worcester Mass Miss Jones Glee Club Alumi Nacon Virte Nertionad Batik

Army Lieutenant Visited Family During Fur Lough

Second Lt. William R. Spaulding Jr recently moved from Fort Knox Kentucky to Fort Benning Georgia and was in the city for a brief visit with his father William R. Spaulding foreman of The Times Co job department during a fur lough.

William R. Spaulding, Jr Fort Knox Fort Benning, Ga William R. Spaulding The Times Co

Phippsburg to Vote on Land Gift for Consolidated School

Phippsburg plans a special town meeting Monday evening at the town hall to decide if the selectmen may donate town farm land on Small Point road to the government for a consolidated school. The move could reduce crowding in Winneganee and Center but faces concerns over transportation costs and overall expense.

Phippsburg Small Point Road Winneganee Stanwood C. Gilman Richard J. Libby Rural Education West Point Vance Center Gilman Strmimiee Phippsburg Center

Forty Service Men Guests at a Party

The U S O Center hosted a weekly party for Service men from Bath with forty guests. The Cosmopolitan club organized dances, song led by Pvt Dam Nadel, and refreshments. Hostesses included Mrs Arthur Gedimian and Mrs Mas Kutz with Barbara White as chair.

Bsty Center Acer Cosmopolitan Club Arthur Gedimian Mas Kutz A J. Danielson Barbara White Miss Holmes Eleanor Gedinann Rhoda Kutz Philip Whitmore Robert Beaudoin

Baxter-Comee Wedding At Bowdoin Chapel

The Baxter-Comee wedding took place Monday at Bowdoin College Chapel with Mies Alice Priston Corner as bride. Officiating was Reverend Sue fonction Christian pastor of the Universalist Church, and attendees included family from Amesbury and Portland. The couple plans residence at 9 Longfellow Avenue after a wedding trip.

Baxter-Comee Bowdoin Chapel Mies Alice Priston Age Radeion Comee Braopenck Janes Oeiuis Baxter Jr Sin Asset John L. Baxter Brus Ace Bowden Colege Res Sue Icion Christian Dprniversaliat Churcn Pavaon Waite Tucker Frederick BE Tillutaon Constance Elizabeth Comee Paul O'Neal Amesbury Mass Nancy Cushing New York City Catherine Martin Portland Eleanor Merriman Biddeford Laurent Dubois Needham Mass Edgar A Comee Shade Benducts Nassau Josepho MacKay Houston Senton Hartley C. Baxter Prother Frederick G. Fisher, Jr Douvald MacDonald Waar Jonathan W. French Jr Exeter N. H Wayland HH. Morse Jr Concord SN Ho Dam

Labor Election Set for July 7 at Local Center

A local labor election is scheduled for July 7 with ballots cast at the usual polling site. Officials urge voters to verify hours and bring proper identification. The event follows a period of preparation and has drawn attention from community groups and labor organizations.

CAPT DOUGHERTY ORDERED TO DUTY AT FORT DEVENS

Capt John F Dougherty a chemical director at Springfield army camp receives orders to report for duty at Fort Devens. The notice, issued by military authorities, outlines his assignment timeline and the location shift affecting personnel and operations.

Dougherty Fort Devens Milton Lew Sprig Held Mims- Diailw Mir John FF. Dougherty Treatiegal Springfeld Isresa Bert Devens Fort Dexer Ted Phaeies

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D.A.R R. Civitarese of Thousands View Drum Clarence A. Warner Legion NEW Project Can County Pomona Junior Cosmopolitan Club U.S.O. Center E. Randall Comee Baxter Brunswick High School Deerfield Academy Bowdoin College Delta Kappa Eption Fraternity Phi Beta Kappa H. C. Baxter & Bro John L. Baxter, Jr Iron Workers
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