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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1942

Page

4

Alumni Meeting Nears End of Season in Wiscasset

The 41st annual Alumni meeting at Masonic hall drew 105 members and six guests. Officers elected include Louise J. Blagdon president, Charles S. Sewall vice president, Verna F. Southard secretary and treasurer. Special guests from the 50 and 25 year classes attended. Principal speaker Joseph Hubbard presided amid remarks by S. J. Sewall and Stanwood Gillace. Burial services were held for Mrs. Lucinda Allen.

Masonic Hall Pres Louise J. Blagdon V. Pres Charles S. Sewall Sec Treas Verna F. Southard Merle Day Joseph Hubbard S. J. Sewall Stanwood Gillace Congregational Sunday School Lucinda Allen Cowley George G. Millard Union Street Allen George Sarotelle Bangor Gloucester Mass Jackson Cemetery Ladies’ Organ Society George G. Cheria

Campaign to Raise Funds for City Playgrounds

A city wide canvass to raise funds for maintaining and operating playgrounds will run from June 17 to June 27. Playground Supervisor Edward J. McMann said the drive will mirror last year’s campaign. Mrs Edward B Hamblett, general chair, has organized workers across all wards, with detailed lists for Ward One through Ward Three and a continuation on page eight.

Edward J. McMann Edward B. Hamblett Pratt Street Parke Grindel Ward A. L. Kramer Granville M. Colby Samuel Prawer Louis Petlock Warren R-Munsey Edwin M- Futer, Jr James Callan George F. McMann Frank S. Saunders Randall M. Daley Norman A. Adams

Bath lad in Army writes of life at Lowery Field Denver

Robert J. Perry, son of Daniel J. Perry of 1070 High Street Bath, writes from Lowery Field Denver Colorado where he trains with the 3rd T S S Barracks 686. He notes tough explosives and ammunition exams, good food and views of Pike's Peak, and plans a weekend visit to Denver while enjoying Sundays off in a 12 week arming of planes course.

United States Independent Bath Robert J. Perry Daniel J. Perry High Street Lowery Field Denver Col T.S.S Perry Pike’s Peak Rockies Bob

Pythian Sisters Observe Flag Day

Lowell Temple Pythian Sisters held a regular meeting at K P hall on Washington Street with afternoon sewing and a six o’clock supper. Flag Day was observed with hall decorations and a program ending in The Star Spangled Banner. Mary Curtis was named chair for the June 24 meeting.

Lowell Temple Pythian Sisters K. P. Hall Washington Street Marion Darrah Rose Jean Agnes Perry Mary Curtis Gertrude Stewart Charles Daley Curtis

McDonald Clark engagement set for August wedding

Rumford announces the engagement of Helen McDonald daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold McDonald to Claud Clark son of Mr and Mrs Harry Clark of 32 Urquhart Street Rumford. Both graduates of Stephens High School and members of First Baptist Church. Helen is employed in Dr C H Keating’s office and Claud works for Hyde Windlass Co of Bath. Wedding planned at First Baptist Church Rumford on August 16.

Charles H. Plumstead Blanche Antoinette Richard Herbert King Fairfield Miss Plumstead Lincoln Academy Newcastle Westbrook Junior College Portland King Lawrence High School Bath Iron Works Thomas H. Campbell Hancock Ruth Kelliher Friendship Sherill Somes Priscilla Colby Marjory Malcolm Eda Bailey Barbara Ann Rines Chester Merry Robert MacQueston David Witten Henry W. Webb Bucksport Kenneth Russell Lincoln Street Bingham Wendall Harvey Mary Lowell Wiscasset Eastland Hotel Charles S. Sowder Nancy Maurice Minn Carolyn Varney Sowder Minnesota General Council of Churches Durham N. H Will First Congregational Church Antonio Puna Frank Jennie Herbert O. Pushard Walter Ill Mary Knox Hodgkins Brunswick Waterville Hospital Jackson Cemetery Wiscasset Academy Lincoln M. Harris Boothbay Harbor George Sproul Irving Lewis Benjamin Jackson Levi Old Homestead Elinor Sproul Edith H. Rines Register of Deeds Court House Harold McDonald Rumford Helen Claud Clark Harry Clark Urquhart Street Miss McDonald Mr. Clark Stephens High School First Baptist Church C. H. Keating Clark Hyde Windlass Co Bath Vernon G. Mank Elmer E. Mank Montsweag Warren Mank Jacksonville Fla John Robinson Joan Peekskill N. Y Robinson Alec Robertson Kennebec Peekskill Military School Culver Military School Indiana Edward V. Reed A. A. Stott Bath Memorial Hospital Maxine Walker Swampscott Mass Frank J. Walker Marian Baldwin Wollaston Charles T. Browne Monmouth Florian Ellingwood Leona York Bangor Ellingwood C. P. Hall Wilbur Howe Chester Howe Cape Elizabeth

Woolwich Notices and Local Happenings in Brief

Funeral services held for Lawrence Ryan at Riveréle cemetery with Rev. Charles T. Browne officiating. Community reports include a 40-vote primary, Goodwill club bean supper plans, school picnics, student awards, and travel notes of residents visiting relatives, fishing trips, weddings, and clergy appointments across Woolwich Center and Montsweag areas.

Riveréle Cemetery Lawrence Ryan George M. Carlton Brookline Penn Charles T. Browne Monmouth James Ryan Earl Ryan Emma Day Reed David G. Reed Goodwill Clubhouse Charles Shaw Goodwill Club Florence Temple No. 1 Marian Pinkham Margaret Pinkham Roberta Ames Shirley Webber Mara River Road Dresden Carney’s Point Georgie M. Walker J. M. Gowdey Woolwich Center Baptist Church Montsweag Baptist Church Woolwich Cyril E. Bousfield Gowdey S. B. Wright Montsweag Betty Katherine Ryan Central Maine General Hospital Lewiston Irene Chambers Lily North Arrowsic Daisy Bailey Bath Alfred Ames Middle Street Car Longfellow Day’s Ferry Thompson's Pond Casco Mason Carter Boston Curtis C. Bushby Mechanic Falls Estelle Wade Winthrop Mass Day's Ferry Albert Richard High Street New York Nequasset Harry Muckler Clifton Mary Martha New Brunswick

Miss Doris Babine Receives Gold Medal

Mrs. George E. Babine with her daughter Louise returned from Island Pond Vermont after Doris A Babine’s graduation from St Marys Academy. Doris received a gold medal for good conduct and two shorthand awards as a souvenir. Father Ready praised her and gave a gift before departure. She will enter college in the fall.

George E. Babine Louise Island Pond Doris A. Babine Sunday St. Mary’s Academy Miss Babine Father

Successful Clinic at Bath Hospital

A blood and plasma bank clinic at Memorial Hospital drew ten donors including eight Bath lodge Elks. Officials praised early arrivals and quick service. No clinic next Tuesday due to a medical convention in Poland. clinics resume June 30 and run weekly. Donors listed include Jean Dennison, Marcia Moulton, David Richards, Charles Kidder Jr., Gilbert Atwood, George Garnett, Clinton Childs, George McKellar, Howard Tobery, and George Gallant.

Memorial Hospital Bath Lodge of Elks Poland Jean Dennison Marcia Moulton David Richards Charles Kidder Jr Gilbert Atwood George Garnett Clinton Childs George McKellar Howard Tobery George Gallant

Bay Point blackout ends short of full coverage

Bay Point experienced a nearly complete power outage last week but did not reach 100 percent due to incorrect signal instructions and tall trees blocking glare. The town faced ongoing maintenance and local notices include road work by Walter Powers, post office reopening, and seasonal cottage rentals.

Bay Point Georgetown Walter Powers M. H., Keen Jamaica N. Y Ardene Pinkham Howard Nash Bath H. A. Spinney Henry White White Haven Helen Conley Mary Campbell Carroll Deering Ionit Fred P. Taylor Dickie Dickie Hagan

Phippsburg Establishes Civilian Defense Feeding Unit

Phippsburg forms Civilian Defense Disaster Feeding Unit with Mrs Hazen Hilton as chairman of the Civilian Defense group. Center group chaired by Mrs Ahithea Campbell. members include Mrs Esther McCourt, Mrs Eva Rogers, and Mrs Evelyn Beals. Sebasco group led by Mrs Jessie Lowell with aides Sarah Hilton, Etta York and Arlene Hamel. Groups served sandwiches and coffee at a town meeting Wednesday evening at 6 30 at the town hall.

Phippsburg Hazen Hilton Ahithea Campbell Center Group Esther McCourt Eva Rogers Evelyn Beals Jessie Lowell Sebasco Group Sarah Hilton Etta York Arlene Hamel

Buck Wins Harvard Dental School Cash Prize

Leon E Buck son of Mrs Carrie C Smith 137 Oak Street graduated from Harvard Dental School with the D D degree. He won the school cash prize for progress and school spirit along with a research certificate and a Harvard Dental alums golf trophy. He is in Boston taking Massachusetts state board exams and will return for Maine exams before serving in the U S Navy Medical Department. He previously graduated Morse 1933 Kents Hill 1934 and Bowdoin 1938. The wedding of Dr Buck and Miss Letitia Lee R N Springfield Vermont set for July 18 in Springfield.

Leon E. Buck Carrie C. Smith Oak Street Harvard Dental School Buck Harriet Newell Lowell Society Harvard Denta Boston Massachuset Morse Kents Hill School Bowdoin i Bue Letitia Lee R.N Springfield

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