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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1941

Page

6

Phippsburg Congregational summer services and local notes

The Phippsburg Congregational church schedules summer services with Charles L. Stevens as chairman. Speakers include Willard Palmer, Louis A. Dole, and others through Aug 31. Reports on church members, property at Brigham's Cove, and local residents fill the update alongside Scout news and personal items from Meadowbrook to Bath.

Phippsburg Congregational Church Charles L. Stevens Alfreds Alfred Willard Palmer Portland Louis A. Dole Bath Frances M. Robie Robert C. Whitehead Mount Vernon N. Y Horace Holton Brockton Mass Frank W. Bevan Gloversville Raymond G. Putnam Raymond Small Brigham's Cove West Bath Town Bobby Cummings Paris Carrie Little Meadowbrook James Allen Edriel Samuel Jordan Kittery J. K. Bowker Farm Milan Hatch Wakefield Henry M. Minott Walter Rines Lizzie Minott-Stevens Stevens Camp Gun Hill Rines New Jersey Frank M. Bowker Henry Minott Ada C. Minott Choate School Boston H. B. Wyman Wyman's Jack Wilson Memorial Hospital Alice H. Minott Posse School of Physical Education Kendall Green Fitz Williams Pose Minott Posse Nason Robert Whitehead Mariam Whitehead Nancy Whitehead Whitehead Brightwater William Greevyers Stanley Hutchins Florence Evans Natick Phippsburg Langdon Thistle Frank Cutting Drummond James Edgar Perry Thomas Donald Morse Fiddler's Reach South Paris James Lester Morse William Blaisdell

Bath drive reaches 4000 dollars target

The U S O drive in Bath has reached 4000 dollars announced by Boyd Bailey general chairman. A large portion of the funds came from Bath Iron Works Corp employees. The campaign continues all week with a Monday night general committee meeting for final reports.

Bath Boyd Bailey Bailey Bath Iron Works Corp

Picnic plans at Small Point Beach announced

Mrs Langdon Thistle and Eugene Bowker will furnish transportation for the event. Mr and Mrs Gordon Davison of South Portland were Monday guests of the T C Hughes.

Small Point Beach Langdon Thistle Eugene Bowker Gordon Davison South Portland T. C. Hughes

Ruel H. Pierce 62 Dies After Driving Test

Ruel H. Pierce a shirt cutter at Congress Shirt Co died suddenly Wednesday afternoon after taking an automobile driving license test at the Armory. He collapsed while crossing Brunswick road and died at Memorial hospital. Survived by wife Tessa daughter Mrs Clarence Casey three other children. Funeral arrangements pending at Arthur F. Mayo funeral residence.

Ruel H. Pierce Congress Shirt Co Armory Brunswick Road Pierce Memorial Hospital A. A. Stott Mr. Pierce Prospect Weston Pierce Tessa Bath Clarence Casey Urnet Road Brunswick Arthur F. Mayo High Street Stott

Joss Attempts Suicide in Maine Prison Cell

Joss slashed an artery in his right arm and was rushed to Augusta General Hospital where he received a blood transfusion and was listed in fair condition. A handwritten note found in his cell directed removal of his body to Staples Funeral Parlor and referenced his books, his attorney, and his parents. the note was unsigned and not addressed to anyone.

Augusta General Hospital Joss Charles Watts Gardiner Watts Staples Goodspeed

Local Social Notes and Visitor Arrivals

Mrs. Frank Perow visits Bangor to see relatives. Mrs. Duncan Farrell and Susan arrive from Bangor to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rob ert Manson. Auxiliary met at Community club house with Mrs. Parker O Rogers as hostess. First prize in auction went to Mrs. John G Morse and second to Mrs. Samuel Lancaster. Mrs. Samuel Lancaster returns to Harold Cutting’s home on High Street from Waterville after illness, now recovered and welcomed by friends.

Frank Perow Bangor Duncan Farrell Susan Robert Manson Parker O. Rogers John G. Morse Samuel Lancaster Harold Cutting High Street Waterville

Morse Watson marriage at Emmanuel Bible Assembly

Richard P. Morse son of Mr and Mrs J Parker Morse of Phippsburg wed Gladys L. Watson daughter of Mr and Mrs James W. Watson of Bath. The ceremony was Saturday at 6 pm at Emmanuel Bible Assembly parsonage officiated by Rev Charles M. Berry. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Alvin Mitchell. Morse works for Bath Iron Works Corp.

Richard P. Morse J. Parker Morse Phippsburg Gladys L. Watson James W. Watson Bath Emmanuel Bible Assembly North Street Charles M. Berry Alvin Mitchell Morse Bath Iron Works Corp Horace Bickford Lisbon Falls Annie Stacey Moses Chandler Sebasco Elisha Bridges Page Wyman Clarence Perkins Lincoln Bowie Roland Bion Bowie Douglas Bowie Jackie Lewiston Alvin Partridge Gerald

Carey Purchases Cape Cod Style Residence on Allen Street

Dr. Victor R. E. Carey dentist at 108 Front street buys the five room Cape Cod house at No 14 Allen street from Bath Box Co through Skillings & Co. for occupancy by the Careys and their son Robert who arrives from New York after completing a Fordham University government statistics course. They plan to move about July 1.

Victor R. E. Carey Front Street Bath Box Co Skillings & Co Allen Street

Prenuptial Shower Honors Louise Morissette in Skowhegan

Mrs William Grimard and Mrs Clifton E Legard attended a pre nuptial shower for Louise Morissette at her Skowhegan home in honor of her forthcoming marriage on June 14 to Euclide Grimard son of Mrs Grimard from this city formerly of Skowhegan.

William Grimard Federal Ice Grimard Federal Street Clifton E. Legard Middle Street Skowhegan Louise Morrisette

Parker Head News Roundup of Local Socials and Events

Parker Head notes include visits by Rev Willard H Palmer of Portland to see Miss Robie, a series of parties hosted by Mrs Eugene Harrington and neighbors, and a neighborhood Fourth of July fireworks plan. Graduation practices and plans at Phippsburg Center church June 12 feature Ramon Hamel Arthur Kreidjer and William Cushing.

Willard H. Palmer Portland Maine Congregational Christian Conference Robie Eugene Harrington Earl Lowell Charles Perry H. D. Mank Allie Rollins Grace Kraft Walter Cunningham Charles Blaisdell John Libby Boy Scouts of Parker Head Phippsburg Center Church Ramon Hamel Arthur Kreidjer William Cushing Miriam Cu Mary Shattuck New Hampshire Alston Oliver Bert Blaisdell Quincy Mass Anna Judkins Roland Judkins Belgrade Lakes Francis Lander Portsmouth N. H Lander Alvin Calucchi Freida Shepherd Fred Shepherd Ruth Shepherd Lewis Lowell F. R. Lowell Sumner Lowell Harpswell W. H. Wyman Uptown Theatre Bath Bob Moore Popham Whitefield Lowell Levi Brann Seaman Drake Coast Guard Perkin's Island Osgood Herbert Doughty Brunswick Doughty Elwood Hathorne Natalie Hathorne George Morong Lewiston Burleigh Williams Leroy Perkins Winneganee John Kreidler Arthur Kreidler Howard Morong Pauline Morong Robert K. Arder Ohio University Athens Ohio General Electric Co Cleveland John Terrill Soule Edith Soule John Rollins, Jr John Rollins Boston Legion Forrest Wyman Marie Popham Beach Robert Moore Leston Harrington Margaret Marsh Herman Hallet Ora Hallet Will Hillet Esther Robinson C Bar C Windham Stiles Milo Currey Stiles Maurice Blaisdell Ruth

Bath Country Club Golf Tourney for British War Relief

Bath Country Club hosts a three day golf tournament and Sunday tea to raise funds for British War Relief. Players may complete 18 holes in one day or split across two days with Friday Saturday or Sunday play. The event features prizes, Spaulding balls, and a British War Relief emblem.

Bath Country Club Aid To Britain Bath Club Bobby Jones National Committee For the Golf Buth Maine Charles Ervine Jimmy Jones Bath High Schol

Firemen to Meet Over Pay Increase Proposal

A city fire department meeting is scheduled for Tuesday evening June 17 to discuss compensation. Firefighters seek a raise from 90 to 125 or 135 dollars per year, citing time lost and risk. The finance committee has tabled the request as critics note other city workers recently received raises. Mayor Rogers, the fire committee, and the public may attend.

Hook and Ladder Company Water Street Rogers Municipal Fire Department Committee

Frank Martin returns to Salem after weekend with parents

Frank Martin came back to Salem Massachusetts Sunday evening following a weekend visit with his parents Mr and Mrs Cedric Martin on Willow street.

Frank Martin Salem Mass Mrs Cedric Martin Willow Street

Popham Beach wind damage and local visits update

Last Thursday strong winds caused damage at Fort Popham and Fort Baldwin. Chimney and roof damage reported at local cottages, boats damaged by the wall, and the Hersilia moved to safer mooring. Community notes include school closing, mail schedule changes, and social visits by residents and visitors amid a busy weekend at Popham Beach and surrounding towns.

U. S. Army Fort Popham Fort Baldwin Woodman Cottage Atkins’ Bay Moses Chandler Hersilia Phippsburg Center Coast Guard Harry Spencer Higgins Classical Institute Charleston Pauline Forbus River Shore Elizabeth Webber Cambridge Mass Russell W. Bird Richard Medford J. Logan Smith Belmont Popham Beach Bath Popham McNulty Post Office Department Wilmer S. Voorhees Bowen Torrey Voorhees Cottage Phippsburg Palmer Portland Frances Robie Frank Scott Wendell White Nelson White Roslindale Rolalot Fred Waterhouse Paul Davis Mr. Davis Marion Bridges Clarence Perkins Gayton Louis Gayton J. Arthur Stevens East Boothbay Inspector Sullivan Frank Shaw Morgan Cottage Charles Congdon Quincy Charles Shepard Charles, Jr Annie Craige Dora Bridges Auburn Frank Jones William Briggs South Portland Mr. Jones Forrest Wyman Marie Parker Head Walter Oliver Clarence Getchell Woolwich David Leon Atkins Bay

Miller to Erect 15 Homes in Woolwich

Justus H. Miller, through executor Allan Spear, buys land south of the Maine Central tracks near Sagadahoc Ferry in Woolwich Center. He plans 15 Cape Cod style dwellings, 24 by 30 feet, four rooms and a bath, with two unfinished rooms on the second floor, priced at 4000 to 4500 with land, steam heat, running water, and a through road to Route No. 1.

Justus H. Miller Allan Spear Clara Head Woolwich Center Maine Central Railroad Sagadahoc Ferry Cape Cod Mr. Miller Bath Water District Miller Bath Iron Works Corp Frank S. Head Woolwich Maine Bath

Belgrade Lakes Weekend Hosts At Belgrade Stream Camps

Mr and Mrs Henry Carlton of 593 Middle Street spent the weekend at Belgrade Lakes as guests of Mrs Evelyn Childs proprietor of Belgrade Stream camps in Belgrade.

Henry Carlton Middle Street Belgrade Lakes Evelyn Childs Belgrade Stream

Franz Pye wedding ties Bath and Philadelphia families

Mrs Grace Laura Pye of Bath and J Clifford Franz of Philadelphia were married Saturday evening in Wesley Methodist Church parsonage with Rev Chester B Oliver officiating. Attendants were Mr and Mrs James A Jones. A reception at Hotel Sedgwick followed. They plan to reside at 2245 North 18th Street Philadelphia.

Grace Laura Pye Bath Guy D Sarah B. Morse J. Clifford Franz Philadelphia John R Annie B. Franz Wesley Methodist Church Chester B. Oliver James A. Jones Middle Street North 18Th Street Howard Holmes Mabel Miller Lillian Hart Grace Belle Adams John Mulcahy, Jr Phillip Hayward

Woods Fire Battles Firemen Near High Street Home

Firemen answered an alarm from box 131 at 1 30 PM for a woods fire behind 270 High street Merton A Wrights residence. The blaze covered a small area about a half mile from the street and storms of smoke persisted as northwest winds fanned the flames. portable pumps and volunteers with brooms helped quell most of the fire.

Merton A. Wright High Street Rose Streets

Fire at Bath Iron Works Plant Sparks Minor Damage

Fire crews responded to box 24 alarm at 3.30 am Friday near hull 189. A welding machine sparked a blaze that set a nearby wooden building alight. The fire was quickly put out and damage remained slight as the alarm was pulled as a precaution.

Box Bath Iron Works Corp Hull 189

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Gertrude Blaisdell Frederick Morse Cape Neddick Center School Lyman Barbour Morse-Watson Parker William #lemmer Leo Hamel Diane E. Hamel Karl Stiles Morse High School Georgetown Clifton Morong Joanne Nancy Bath Memorial Hospital Stanley Hyde Barbara Hyde Alison Cummings Christine Beverage Yarmouth Franz-Pye Hotel Sedgwick
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