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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1940

Page

5

Social notes celebrate birthdays and gatherings in Bath

Mr and Mrs Chester McCrater entertained guests including Harry and Mrs Ritchie of Boston for a birthday in Bath with Kennebec Ramblers providing music and refreshments. Numerous locals join later events from Girl Scouts meetings to engagements and summer travels as Bath hosts visitors to New Haven and Springfield college invitations.

Chester McCrater Maxwell Street Harry Ritchie Boston Ritchie Bath Brunswick Kennebec Ramblers L. C. Stevens Florence Crocker Frank Nadeau Lorraine Nadeau Catherine Canavan Grace Springfield College Springfield Mass Donald R. Curtis Charles Curtis Salem

Residents and visitors share Maine town travel notes

Commander and Mrs. Vroom travel to Princeton for their son Guysbert B. Vroom Jr.’s Commencement. He will join ROT C at Fort Ethan Allen after graduation and has been commissioned a second lieutenant in heavy artillery. Other locals visit Moosehead, attend Rotary events, host guests, and plan summer stays across Maine and nearby states.

Guysbert B. Vroom Phippsburg Princeton N. J Princeton University Guysbert B. Vroom, Jr Guysbert Vroom, Jr Fort Ethan Allen Vermont R.O.T.C

Davis Couple Celebrates Third Wedding Anniversary at Home

Mr. and Mrs. George E. Davis of 9 Dummer Street hosted relatives for a third anniversary with gifts and dancing after a family gathering. Franklin Melville, Davis, Donald Preble and Raymond Donnell provided music.

George E. Davis Dummer Street

Dames in Maine Meet as Brunswick Leaders Elected

Mrs. Kenneth C. M. Sills of Brunswick elected president and Mrs. Morgan B. Cushing of Brunswick named to the Board of Managers at the National Society of the Colonial Dames in Maine annual meeting held at Tatehouse Stroudwater. Fifty attendees enjoyed luncheon on the terrace.

William P. Robert Wiscasset National Society of the Colonial Dames Maine Tatehouse Stroudwater Kenneth C. M. Sills Brunswick Morgan B. Cushing Robert Virginia Society

Sargent Legard Celebrates Fifth Birthday at Home

Sargent Legard entertained a few friends Friday at his mother Mrs Catherine Legard home celebrating his fifth birthday. Games were played and supper was served. The guests included Gretchen Trott Judith Trott and Sherry Grindell.

Sargent Legard Catherine Legard Gretchen Trott Judith Trott Sherry Grindell

Belmont wedding to feature ushers from local guests

Frederick E. Drake Jr from Washington street returns from a Boston visit. Drake will serve as usher at the Belmont Spring Country Club wedding of William J. Keville Jr of Belmont and Miss Moira O Connell of Newton at St Clement's Church in Boston on Thursday June 20.

Frederick E. Drake, Jr Washington Street Boston Mr. Drake Belmont Spring Country Club Belmont Mass William J. Keville, Jr Keville Moira O'Connell Newton St.Clement's Church

Miss Eileen Jones Receives Teaching Certificate At Bliss College

Miss Eileen Jones returned home from Bliss Business college in Lewiston where she completed a commercial subjects course and earned a professional state teaching certificate. She edited the year book The Go Getter dedicated to Pres. O D Bliss, who praises the pupils.

Eileen Jones Addison Jones Fremont Street Lewiston Bliss Business College Miss Jones John F. Conley Thomas McHugh Amesbury Mass Nellie C. Jones Bailey Evening School of Industries

Social notes of local residents and visitors

Mr and Mrs Ralph Tuttle of Vallejo California visit Mrs Tuttle s sister on Grove street and Mrs John J Keegan. Maynard Stevens returns from South Paris for Boy Scouts Camporee. Carroll Farmer of East Boothbay and Millard Spinney of Quincy visit Spinney family. Miss Ethelyn Johnson visits 47 Beacon street. Priscilla Wyman wedding shower hosted by Doris M Scott with guests. Donald Avery family plan Bay Point cottage weekend. extended guest list at Margery Scott and Walter Anliker wedding reception. Minnie A White returns from New York trip.

Margery J. Scott Walter J. Anlcker St. Mary's Rectory Leonard F. Wetherbee Upper Washington Street Miss Scott John W. Scott Percy W. Scott C. Roland Trott George E. Barker, Jr Roger M. Luke W. Scott Davis Everett B. Ellis Louis P. Nelson John Freete Paul G. Gregware Doris M. Scott Vanona A. MacDonald Dorothy E. Anliker Beatrice E. Duprey Marguerite Brown Elsie L. Trott James G. Jenkins Ralph Tuttle Vallejo Calif Carroll Farmer East Boothbay Herbert L. Spinney High Street Millard Spinney Quincy Mass Spinneys Lawrence Thayer Priscilla Wyman Garden Street Ralph H. Card Robert L. Jewell Edith C. Stone Madelyn Summerton Viola M. Arsenault Beulah V. Pettengill Ferne E. Pettengill Doris Pettengill Barbara L. Nickerson Donald Avery Dawn and Beatrice of Elizabeth Foley Florence Foley Brookline Marie Ellis Boston Raymond Tibbetts Boothbay Harbor Margaret Minott Hilda G. Scott Portland Walter J. Anliker

Petersons Attend Portsmouth Christening in New England

East Brunswick residents Mr. and Mrs. Harry E. Peterson travel to Portsmouth on Sunday for the christening of their grandchild Judith Ann, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Peterson. Also noted are visits and a Discord club gathering among local families. Mr. and Mrs. Omer L. Tondreau announce the birth of their son Joseph Gerald on June 6 at Memorial hospital.

Harry E. Peterson East Brunswick Portsmouth Judith Ann Stanley Peterson Omer L. Tondreau Granite Street Memorial Hospital Joseph Gerald

Cruise Adds Irene Ingalls to Rothwell Yacht Party

Miss Irene Ingalls of North street sails to Boston to join Mr. Rothwell aboard a schooner yacht owned by Ralph Hutchins of Chicago and Miami. Mrs. Hutchins and her son join for a short cruise. Rothwell has been aboard for a fortnight.

Irene Ingalls North Street Boston Mr. Rothwell Ralph Hutchins Chicago Miami Fla

Bath firemen rolls approved by aldermen

Fire rolls for the ensuing year bearing the approval of Chief Engineer Richard J. Frates were accepted by the Bath aldermen. The rolls list Hose Co. No. 1 Engine Nos. 2 3 4 Hook and Ladder Co. 1 with foremen clerks stewards axemen pipemen and hose leaders, plus substitutes and ladder men.

Richard J. Frates Frank Gallant Everett Stilphen Albert E. MclLellan Clifford White Andrew C. Flaherty George C. Parshley William Higgins William Pecci Charles C. Dutton Charles W. Swearingen Alvah Lewis Maurice Perry Charles FE. Parks, Jr John Burgess Leon Eaton Francis A. Fortier Herbert L. Anderson, Jr Richard Young Kenneth Thayer Edward Thomas

Father Maney Returns From Long Journey

Rev. Timothy C. Maney pastor of St. Marys Church Bath returned Thursday evening from a 10000 mile vacation trip to the West Coast and Canadian Provinces. He was accompanied by his sister Miss Alice Maney of Bangor.

Timothy C. Maney St. Mary's Church Bath West Coast Canadian Maney Alice ‘Maney Bangor New York New Orleans New Mexico Texas California Seattle Wash British Columbia Canadian Rockies Saskatchewan Alberta St. Paul Grand Canyon Hollywood Cal Paramount Northwest Mounted Police Gary Cooper Madeleine Carroll Robert Preston Paulette Goddard Canada Rev. Maney Beverly Hills Treasure Island San Francisco Rev

Nequasset Ladies Auxiliary Elects Officers At Annual Meeting

The Nequasset Congregational vestry hosted the Ladies Auxiliary annual meeting and election. Mrs John C Gilmore became president with Mrs Henry T Dubar as vice president and Mrs Percy C Bailey as secretary and treasurer.

Ladies Auxiliary of Nequasset Arthur I. Williams

Reservists from Bath called back into service

A number of naval reserves employed at Bath Iron Works Corp. were recalled. Retired subject to recall personnel head to Portsmouth Navy Yard for examination, then to Philadelphia Navy Yard to join sea or shore units.

Bath Iron Works Corp Bath Portsmouth Navy Yard Philadelphia Navy Yard

Portland visit of WWI commander and Reserve Officers

The visitor toured Fort Williams in Portland, once commanded by him during the war. Two hundred Reserve Officers were hosted by Col. Barrett of the 68th Coast Artillery. New equipment was demonstrated but service firing did not occur due to weather.

Portland Fort Williams Col. Barrett 68Th Coast Artillery

Bathman Attends White House Party

C Merritt Trott son of Wilfred C Trott of 17 Marshall Ave employed at The Washington Post writes of receiving a personal invitation to a White House party for National Press Club members. He meets President Roosevelt and Mrs Roosevelt, notes the Marine Band concert, southern fried chicken, and the grand White House setting with a sense of awe.

C. Merritt Trott Wilfred C. Trott Marshall Avenue Washington Post Washington, D. C White House National Press Club Washington Bright Light District National Press Building Club Pres. Roosevelt The Post New York Times United States Marine Band Pres Jim Farley Hull

Rotary club hears on state session and finances

At a Hotel Sedgwick luncheon three speakers discussed Augusta legislature actions. Justus H. Miller summarized the special session and Belmont Smith testimony proved unsatisfactory. Dominique Tardif urged autotitle repeal while noting the $206,000 gain and $56,000 operating cost. Ralph Redfern praised district leadership amid concerns.

Rotary Club Hotel Sedgwick Justus H. Miller Augusta Belmont Smith Dominique Tardif Bath Ralph Redfern Portland Eur

Fire Threatens Former Cum mings Feldspar Mill

Firefighters fought a blaze at the former Cum mings Feldspar Co mill in the South End after sparks from a burning pile of driftwood and grass reached the north wall. Box 124 summoned Engine Four at 8:30. Water hose lines extended 400 feet as wind carried embers. Local authorities warn Bath dog owners to license pets for 1940 41 or face action. Alumni banquet at Morse High led Club Garret to skip June 13 meeting. Marine Band members urged to assemble in uniform for City Hall square concert before a Republican rally featuring Sen Sumner Sewall and Sen George E Hill. District pupils at Weeks Street School earned Seven Point pins. Maine wind storm caused widespread damage. lobsters priced 15 25 cents per pound. A Canadian smack offered six cents in Eastport but was told to leave U S waters. Dyer Fl aherty Post V F W Auxiliary delegates named for Belfast convention. All Auxiliary members urged to attend for important business.

Cummings’ Feldspar Co Marine Band Masonic Temple Uniform City Hall Square Municipal Auditorium Sewall For Governor Sumner Sewall George E. Hill South Portland House Maine Eastport United States

Meeting highlights faith in security and brotherhood amid jobs talk

The report notes emphasis on security as a myth without righteous people across social and moral fronts. It urges greater concern for brotherhood and cooperative job efforts funded by the Federal treasury. Vice President Harold Troop led the meeting in Pres Small’s absence. Chester Plant and Boyd Bailey managed music. Norman Smith of Brunswick attended as a visitor.

Ope Brotherhood of Man Federal Treasury Harold Troop Pres Small Chester Plant Boyd Bailey Norman Smith Brunswick

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James A. Gillies New Haven Conn J. C. Geiger Anna Morse Anita President Coolidge Orient Far East Harold S. Williams Valley Road Ray Williams Syracuse N. Y Elmer Williams Utica Ray Temple Albany Council of Girl Scouts Wilmer I. Voorhees Bedford Street Canning A. M. Main Edward Sewall David Cogan Clinton McFadden Bowen Torrey Milton C. Trott Martin S. Watrous Rich's Mountain Empire State Bridge Sadie Garcelon Middle Street Ethel Hill Hon Rupert H. Baxter Claude S. Gillette Lydia Pearl Harbor T. H J. Merton LeMont Willow Street National Letter Carriers’ Association Uptown Oscar Tanguay South End Arthur Lemont Friendship Harry Crosman Lemont George Moses William Crowley Howard Steen James T. Bonney Mabel Houdilette Alice Soule William P. Hatch Pearl Dumbar Elbridge R. Wright John Hunt Edward Coombs Leland Mitchell Richard Quick Horace P. Morse Wellington A. Moore Vivian Brown N. Gratz Jackson Carroll A. Deering Guy Sprague Alfred Carpenter James Jackson Mr. Jackson Shaw Street Ernest R. Avery Frank A. Vennett Francis J. Gooch Haverhill Delpha L. Guerin Wilfrid E. Guerin Léonard M. Lord Fitts Street John Atwood Ronald Upper Washington Street Chelsea Atwood Gordon Ryan Margaret Hector Fargo N. D Oak Grove Seminary Vassalboro William D. Sewall Hector Dorothy Hector Pine Manor Junior College Wellesley Hills Harry B. Briggs, Jr Sebasco Estates William Donovan Donovan Webb Academy Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cox & Gibbs, Naval Architects New York City William S. Newell Clifton Eastham Guild, Jr Arthur T. Parker Orleans Parker Bowdoin College College Street Alpheus Spring Packard Frederick E. Drake Constance Morin Russell Sage School Harry F. Morin Mrs. Converse G. Fenn Parker Hooper Camden Jennie Manson Clarence W. Morse Clare Coombs Mr. Hooper Fall River Nellie Morse Morse Western Avenue Beth Trott University of Maine Dorothy Huggard R.N Ruth Merritt Hyannis Huggard Herbert Huggard Mechanic Street Joseph W. Cyr Herbert Calderwood Frank G. Farrin Green Street Mr Sewall William A. Furber Warren Unger Presque Isle Marjorie Furber Brigham’s Cove Dr. Unger Maine Osteopathic Association Lakewood Roscoe Robinson Moosehead Philip Vernon Corey Damariscotta Rotary Anns Sedgwick Corey Pemaquid Newcastle Harris Proctor Ralph D. Warren New Meadows Thomas Pankhurst Wollaston William Tedeschi George Cox Jane Ann Edith FP. French Gardiner Cox Francis G. MacDonald Trufant Street Phyllis McCoubrey French George P. Gauvin Bridgeport, Conn Alfred J. Orr Moncton N. B William I. Tait Beacon Street Waltham George Beley Malden Alice Britt F. Brooks Britt Richard Fellows Edith Fellows Plainfield Howard Mayo Milan Street Five Islands W. G. Humphries Arcadia Susan L. Reed Lincoln Street Frederick N. Sewall Kansas City Edith Campbell Bath and Westport Pittsfield Harold Wiswell Waterville Everett Pollard Thomaston Fred A. Higginbotham Watertown Harry W. Tucker Celia McCormick Carrie C. Smith George E. Ingraham Roy F. Shackford Nathan W. Watson John A. Greene, Jr Leavitt Wyman Leonard of Ogunquit Poland Spring House Mrs. Greene Dorothy Ricker Jesse H. Bryer Santiago Dresden Pittston Clarence N. Flood Colby College Gillette Hawaii Thomas United States Navy Arlington Marr Arlington Marr, Jr Everett, Mass Mr. Marr Luke Marr Morris Robert Upham Lillian S. Upham Walter J. Upham Anna Loomer McNeill Oliver Street Frances McNeill Frederick Bradeen Essex Frederick H. Kimball William MacGuire Atkins Bay Popham Harold H. Conley Janice Penelope Conley Nona A. MacDonald York City Cristobal Canal Zone Bath Lron Works Corp Balboa Heights Miss MacDonald New England Tel. and Tel. Co Orrison P. Haley Millville Capt J. W. Haley Samuel D. Hooper Alfred J. Miner Newtonville Walter B. Warren West Newton Sylvia Warren Bay Point Bath Hospital Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge Nellie E. Lord Pearl H. Reed Richmond Beulah Lodge Queen Esther Mae C. Ward Nina Lodge Lisbon Falls Annette B. Pinkham Bertram Willis Academy Street Sadie Dowling Maynard Stevens South Paris Boy Scouts Minnie A. White Joseph White Lloyd Giles Fitchburg Mrs. Ardenne A. Stott Park Street J. Eugene Haggett Everett White Robert King Rodney Upham Truman King Percy Miller Emma MacDonald Highland Street Frates Justus Miller Sagadahoc County New England Father Maney Canadian Provinces Bathman Morse High School Club Garret Weeks Street School Marjorie Cole Pearl Taylor Riva Dyer- Flaherty Post Belfast Ruth Gallagher Lucy Kelley Evelyn Snow Mary McNally
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