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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1940

Page

2

West Bath Notes Mark 90th Birthday and Local Tributes

Rufus W. Lombard observed his 90th birthday with his two daughters and their husbands present. The community items cover school outings, pins for Seven Point recipients, and visits from residents to and from Bath and nearby towns, including Scout Camporee attendance by Graydon Smith and Paul Lemont.

Rufus W. Lombard Robert C. van Arminge Boston Samuel N. Blackwood Bethel Lombard Littlefield Barbara ©. Fisher Popham Beach Anita Barter Edward and Perry Thompson Richard Tremaine Dana Small West Bath Paris Graydon Smith Paul Lemont

Wiscasset News Highlights Local People and Events

Wiscasset region reports from the Academy, veteran groups, and local clubs. Roles filled in the Legion include Walter Serle as Bill Adjutant and monthly summer meetings. Arct ic exploration talk by Commander Donald B. MacMillan. School music scenes feature a primary program with songs, drama, and costumes. Baseball cups and Tri County results are noted along with many town visits, graduations, anniversaries, and civic notices.

Serle Edwin S. Pooler Alfred E. Gorham Allen Malcolm Fred R. Merry Walter Serle Frank Metcalf Legion Boy Scouts Donald B. MacMillan Red Men's Hall Katherine -Lewis

Jos W Larrabee for Senator Forests Grange Farm Bureau

Campaign note praising Jos W Larrabee as candidate for senator from Saga oc with 35 years in Grange 15 in Farm Bureau and 4 in soil conservation stressing experience and readiness to serve.

Farm Bureau

Architect Joseph Tibbetts Dies in New York

Joseph Tibbetts a New York architect and Wiscasset native died at his home in New York on June 10 He was a Drexel Institute graduate and lived in New York about 35 years Funeral services will be Thursday at 1 pm in Cowley’s Funeral Parlor He is survived by his widow two daughters and a brother Charles E Tibbetts of Portland

Joseph Tibbetts New York Wiscasset Albert and Elizabeth Jackson Tibbetts Drexel Institute Philadelphia Cowley Charles E. Tibbetts Portland

Probate Court Session Ends With Several Wills and Inventories

Sagadahoc Superior Court judge Dunton approved wills for David N Heald Bath Alice E Heald executrix without bond and Warren M Stilphen Bath Nellie M C Stilphen executrix without bond and Joseph Charles Footer Bath with executors J Emery Footer and Harold E Footer Olive H Andros Bath administratrix Lena P Mitchell Bath administrator George J Ingalls Phippsburg administrator d b n Accounts filed first and final for John P Carey administrator estates of Victor J Reed and Mary F Reed Licenses to sell real estate pending for estate Philip Robert Lauri Fort Myer Heights Virginia and Robert G Gray Bath administrator Bertha Gray and petitions for compromise by executor Frank Forest Jack Bath Edward W Bridgham executor

Dunton Sagadahoc David N. Heald Bath Alice E. Heald Warren M. Stilphen Nellie M. C. Stilphen Joseph Charles Footer J. Emery Footer Harold E. Footer Olive H. Andros Blanche FE. Farrell Lena P. Mitchell James F. Mitchell George J. Ingalls Phippsburg John P. Carey John P.carey Victor J. Reed Mary F. Reed Philip Robert Lauriat Fort Myer Heights Norman B. Hall Maryland Alfred C Richmond Virginia Robert G. Gray Bertha Gray Frank Forest Jack Edward W. Bridgham

Thursday Guest Night At The Bath Country Club

The Bath Country Club hosts the second Men’s Night of the season this Thursday. Members may invite a guest to join a nine hole tournament starting at 5 pm, followed by supper around seven. Golf course use is free for guests, then a social evening with Dave Henderson as song leader and MC.

Bath Country Club Dave Henderson

Arrowsic Notes on Local Events and Health Clinic

Miss Esther Drummond, a sophomore at the University of Maine, visited her parents in Arrowsic and plans a trip to the New York World's Fair and Philadelphia before summer. Twenty six Arrowsic children attended a diphtheria inoculation clinic at the North school directed by Dr. Grant of Bath. The second clinic affirmed lasting immunity after toxoid. North school students plan a picnic Friday depending on the weather.

Esther Drummond Norman Drummond University of Maine Philadelphia Arrowsic Grant Bath North School

Montsweag Farm Bureau Holds All Day Meeting

Montsweag Farm Bureau held an all day session at the Good Will clubhouse on Friday June 7 with 15 members and five children attending. Madeline Colby presided as chairwoman. officers reported and a 26 June meeting at Colby’s Federal Street home was planned. A Trading Post auction raised 2 07 with members listed as present.

Montsweag Farm Bureau Good Will Madeline Colby Flora Munsey Nelson Rice Florence Wallace Lillian Pitch Arthur Orr Helen Hodgkins Edith Wass Hazel Mank Jessie Colby Federal Street Helen Hodgdon Gertrude Munsey Gladys Sherman Marion Shea Gladys Light Edith Rice Richard Priscilla Elizabeth Hathorn Lillian Fitch Rose Baker Helena Hodgdon Ethelyn Shea Grace Spaulding

St Barnabas Guild Holds Final Meeting of the Season

The Guild of St. Barnabas for Nurses met in Grace church on Tuesday night for its final season gathering. Rev. Charles M. Tubbs delivered the address. New members include Audrey Berringer Mary MacMillan Fay Bartlett Chrissie Glendenning Anita Cohen. Associate members welcomed Mrs Archibald M Main Mrs John McInnes Mrs William P Robertson Wis casset. The group adjourned to 2d Washington street home of Mrs Arthur Sewall for a business session with 25 in attendance. No further meetings until Mrs Carlena Cobb of Hallowell returns from a weekend visit with her niece Mrs Maurice Roderick.

Guild of St. Barnabas For Nurses Grace Church Charles M. Tubbs Audrey Berringer Mary MacMillan Fay Bartlett Chrissie Glendenning Anita Cohen Archibald M. Main John McInnes William P. Robert Wiscasset

Woolwich Graduation Plans and Local Club Notes

Graduation exercises for Woolwich will be Thursday at 8 pm in Nequasset Congregational Church for 25 graduates. The program features essays by Frank Carlton Randall Orr Vernon Roderick and others, recitations songs and dramatic pieces, and a class gift to boys and girls. The community clubs meet around June with fundraisers for Red Cross War Relief, a lobster supper draws Bath and Wiscasset residents, and various visits and socials are noted across Woolwich Center and nearby towns.

Nequasset Congregational Church Abraham Lincoln Pauline Field America Grammar School Millard E. Hanson, Jr Miriam Robson Evelyn Mackie Earl Bailey Mildred Cunningham Carolyn M. Presley Tvan Shaw Barbara Genthner Arlene Leeman Arlene Haley Rosalie E. Preble Almon Haley God Bless America—Grammar School Good Will Club War Relief Fund Council For the Woolwich Union For Christian Service North Methodist Church Nequasset Farm Bureau Eldie Wright Herbert Leeman Baptist Ladies Aid H. T. Fernald South Waldoboro Aid Baptist Community Hall Elmer Maud Edna Rice J. E. Goudy Bar Harbor Providence R. I New York Florida Augusta

Social Roundup of Weekend Travel and Visits in Maine

Miss Marcia Stinson of Portland stayed at Day's Ferry over the weekend. Teachers and families from Gardi ner and Woolwich plan summer visits with relatives in Hockomock road and Dresden. The Carter and Tate families traveled to Cor inth Priday for a funeral and returned with Oscar Tate as a guest. Arlin McCobb honeymooned in Massachusetts and New York before occupancy of a newly acquired Day's Ferry home. Carle Longfellow fished at Sebago Lake with salmon. Bath residents visited Montsweag, while Charles Harrington and Mrs. Jennie Murray visited Capt. David Reed in Portland Eye and Ear Infirmary. Capt. Reed is Harrington’s uncle.

Charles E. Cowley Maine Funeral Directors Association, Inc Maine Undertakers Association Educational Clinic Board of Embalming Examiners Exposition Building Portland Bradford-Sortwell-Wright American Legion Auxiliary Montsweag Grange Hall Nellie Munsey Saran Bradford Grace Haley Nina Gavett Organ Society First Congregational Church Lydia Colwell Waldoboro Roger Cowley Middle Street Evelyn Hodgdon New Yok Roy L. Dow Fred R Merry Chester Merry Tommy Butchins Rangeley Lakies Billy’ McPhee William ©. McPhee Fost Hill Street Bath Memorial Hospital Paremonia Harvey R. Pease Alan Orono University of Maine Virginia Pease Carl M. P. Larrabee Maine John Brewer Wakefield Mass Modockawanda Trail Edgecomb Bernard Merry Jesse Bryer San Diego Calif Emma Head Agnes Edith Brewer St. Petersburg Fla Bar Harbor C. E. Head C. BE. Hathorne Edna Rice Carrie Hathorne Henry Gurnsey Clara Head Woolwich Red Cross Guy Buzzy Sanford Frank J. Walker Albert Temple Brother Irving Bowdoinham Temple North Woolwich Eben Dana Portsmouth N. H Stanley Whitehouse Warren Dana Elizabeth Martin Sagadahoc Ferry Boothbay Harbor Emile St. Pierre Coco Solo Panama Adrian St. Pierre Brunswick St. Pierre Alex St. Pierre Margaret Gallant Emanuel Arsenault Bath Minnie Rice Sagadanoce Perry Sidney George Greene Bertha Ridding Providence R. L Clarence Tanner Earl Stimpson Skowhegan Percy Marston Marcia Stinson Day's Ferry Sarah Bailey Gardiner Woolwich Dora Bailey Hockomock Road Mason Carter Hazel Smith Forrest Smith Richmond Corinth Priday Corrine Brown Carle Longfellow Day’s Ferry Sebago Lake Harry O. Richardson Bath Street Albert Redlon Lemont Street Harold R. Shaw George W. Shaw Montsweag Charles Harrington Jennie Murray Arlington Alice King David Reed Capt. Reed Eye and Ear Infirmary Mr. Harrington

Woolwich Grangers Honor Veterans For 50 And 30 Years

Woolwich grange celebrated Golden Sheaf and Silver Star night honoring 50 and 30 year members. The program featured songs sections tableaux readings and a discussion on fire protection. Upcoming exchange programs with Sagadahoc Pomona and Waldoboro progressive grange scheduled. American Legion lobster supper and grange dance set for June 21.

Woolwich Grange the Grange Golden Sheaf Silver Star Grange Chorus Alice Shaw Nellie Dowling Jessie Spaulding Progressive Grange of Waldoboro Woolwich American Legion Post Wiscasset

Bath Area Notes Highlight Alumni and Visiting Guests

Mrs Ardelle B Farrar of Portland visits Saga dahoc Ferry with Mrs Charles H Hunnewell. Mr and Mrs Ralph Worth and Mr and Mrs Albion K Parris of Portland visit Edwin B Parris in Washington Street. Mrs Florence Willis of Boston stays with the Willises at 65 Academy Street and with the Burdens at 20 Highland Street. Mrs Fred Woodfords of Boston attends Bath High School Alumni events. Woodfords is in the class of 1890. Hibbert Norton of 89 Oliver Street seeks the Mus B degree from the New England Conservatory of Music. Commencement Festivities run June 4 with Class Day in Jordan Hall and conclude June 11 at 2:30 p.m.

Ardelle B. Farrar Portland Bath Charles H. Hunnewell Sagadahoc Ferry Ralph Worth Albion K. Parris Parris Edwin B. Parris Washington Street Florence Willis Boston Bertram E. Willis Academy Street Angus E. Burden Highland Street Fred Woodfords Joseph H. Madden Madden Dike Road Bath High School Woodfords Hibbert Norton Oliver Street New England Conservatory of Music Jordan Hall

Bay Point Chapel Workers' War Relief Sweaters Ready

Bay Point Chapel workers have finished knitting sweaters for American Red Cross relief stations in war stricken Europe. The announce ments list newborn Polly Bauman Hill born May 29 to Walter B. Hill of Palo Alto California and Kennebec Point. Various local figures including Elizabeth Deering of Bath and Bay Point, a candidate for Bath representative, are noted for civic roles. Community news covers baseball wins by Georgetown, July Fourth plans, residents visiting, and local social visits.

Bay Point Chapel American Red Cross Europe Walter B. Hill Palo Alto Calif Kennebec Point Polly Bauman Hill Elizabeth Deering Bath and Bay Point Bath Augusta Miss Deering Republican Woman's Club Georgetown Laurels Southport Edward Thorne Popham L. Campbell J. Rice F. Davis E. Thorne C. Collins J. Oliver C. MacMahan H. Campbell Mac Wayne Louisa Howard Susie Pettingill Howard Nash Maple Lodge H. S. Keen Jamaica N. Y Keen Hildred Robinson Auburn Harold Robinson Robinson

Dresden Priday Leads Picnic Day at Willard's Creek

On the last day of school Miss Sheldon took pupils to Willard's Creek for a picnic with bathing, fishing, and games. An honor list includes Maxine Chapman Malcolm Bailey Barbara Rittall Madelyn Rittall Donald Robbins Ronald Brackley Edward James and Frankie James, hindered by a whooping cough outbreak. George Bud McKenney of Fort Fairfield, a noted Aroostook pilot, is among six U S airmen in Toronto serving as flying chauffeurs for Royal Canadian air force observers. he and five others will keep U S citizenship while joining the RCAFP after winter instruction at Roosevelt Field New York.

Priday Miss Sheldon Willard’s Creek Maxine Chapman Malcolm Bailey Barbara Rittall Madelyn Rittall Donald Robbins Ronald Brackley Edward James Frankie James George “Bud” McKenney Fort Fairfield Aroostook United States Toronto Royal Canadian Air Force Fort McKenney Presque Isle Jerry Smead Portage Lake Roosevelt Field N. Y Civil Aeronautics Authority

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Warren Trask Melrose John H. McNary Rockland A. B. Snow Deweyette Britham Melford N. Perham Philathea Corliss Street Velma I. Cornish Billy Haggett Charles L. Haggett E. W. Haggett Ardine B. Pierce Wilson Moore Robert M. Woodruff Velmar Cornish Edward McGuiggan Gloria Stover Courtney FE. Stover Mary McLellan Watertown James B. Lemont Harry Snow Courtney E. Stover James Brann Eugene Brann Cooper's Mills Frederick G. Payne Governor Club John 5S. Leonard Heiftz Mother Dear Lorcan Hodgdon Clara Dow Elaine Monto Marilyn Petrie Valeria Bean Barbara Merry Thalia Bailey Kenneth Sherman Donald Calnan Alvin Reed Wesley Farmer Frank Main Robert Aines Clayton Grover Theodore Dalton, Jr Richard Harford Richard Flood Earl Colby, Jr George Stickney Janet Callahan the Wind Arthur Reed Katinka Marie Colby the Cross Old Woman Mary Wanser Arlene Dalton the Reader Esther Cohen Richard Fleed Far Colby Claire Bailey Loraine Light Natalice Dowling Gertrude Gross Marilyn Jackson Margaret Brown Judith Ames Anne Grover Arlene Ames Barbara Anne Rmes Alice Main Bradley Millard Rodney Mears John Frey Roger Frey Maurice Foye Leonard Inman Gerald Dalton Roger Dalton Joan Lewis Wiscasset Academy Litchfield Bristol Wise Marston's Charles FE. Cowley Eva Gorham Wise Earl D. Rines Mary Weeks Matinicus Amando Paganucci Damariscotta Memorial Hospital Lawrence Marston Malden William H. Sheldon Josie Memorial Hospital Damariscotta Joanna Evans Sidney G. Evans Carrie Deering Everett W. Jackson Deering Raymond Sherman William Rich Freeman Southard Stanton A. Sherman Fred Cormier, Jr Sherman Jean Kaler Senator Jos. W. Larrabee Sagaoc Joseph W. Larrabee ST. Barnabas Guild Carlena Cobb Hallowell Maurice Roderick North Street Woolwich Grangers Fred P. Taylor Clayton Richard Taylor Hagen Daniel Williams Judge Gardiner Deering Carroll Deering Edward Coombs John Ruth Maurice Burns Mary Campbell Raymond Brown Walter Quance Mae Hagan Carlisle F. P.taylor Wallers Newton Ralph Spinney Ethelyn Lewiston Arthur Delano Dresden
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