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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1941

Page

4

Society and Clubs Notes From Bath Area Social Roundup

Mrs Carl H Pinson presided as associate acton at Crystal chapter guest officers night with Bath guests including Mr Pinson Mr and Mrs Fred Osgood and others. Weddings births moves and gatherings are reported from Bath and surrounding towns with many local residents traveling to events and hosting visitors.

Carl H. Pinson Genesta E. S Acton Crystal Bath Pinson Fred Osgood Luther S. Thompson Philip A. Roberts Harold E. Hodgkins Eugene Sprague Annie Ware

Mrs Higgins Entertains Friends at Hotel Sedgwick

Mrs Charles RK Higgins formerly of Grove Street hosts guests at the Hotel Sedgwick after noon Friday. Bridge was played afterwards. Mrs Sanford L. Fogg of Augusta, formerly of Bath, joined as an out of town guest.

Seth S. Manilin Sedgwick Charles R. Higgins Portsmouth N. H Bath Bridge Ernest Parsons Leon Taylor North Jay James Doherty Grove Street Doherty Charles RK. Higgins Sanford L. Fogg Augusta

Miss Voorhees Arrives in Ames For ISU Home Economics Course

Miss Eleanor H Voorhees daughter of Mr and Mrs Wilmer J Voorhees arrives in Ames Iowa to pursue a summer course in home economics at Iowa State College She is a home economics instructor at Nassan College Springvale after graduating in 1938 Also mentions Morse High School class of 1934 and Mr and Mrs John Moore returning from Belfast trip where they stayed in a trailer and Mr Moore a Bath Iron Works government inspector resumed duties.

Eleanor H. Voorhees Wilmer J. Voorhees Bedford Street Ames Iowa Iowa State College Nassan College Springvale John Moore Allen Lane Belfast Lakes Moore Bath Iron Works

Malden Couple Attends 1941 Graduation Events

Mr and Mrs Daniel A MacDonald of Malden Massachusetts arrived Wednesday to attend graduation exercises for the class of 1941. Eva Kingsbury of West Bath, a graduate, is their sister in law and attended events. They visit at the homes of D Wallace MacDonald 136 Washington Street and Warren K Davis of West Bath. Andrew Butterfield of Granite Street has returned from Virginia with his son Edward who completed his freshman year at the University of Virginia. Mrs Ernest G Key of Montreal is visiting her sister Mrs Paul Moore at 27 Beacon Street.

Stanley Pierce Richmond Pierce Robert B. Hatch Washington Street Bowdoin Singer Sewing Machine Co Henry Wo Owen, Jr Barbara Mank William Owen Boston Bentley School of Accounting and Finance Maurice Owen Col Owen Earl Twitchell Haddonfield N. J Davis Hatch Greenstreet Rye N.H Nancy Stanleigh College Daniel A. MacDonald Malden Mass Andrew Butterfield Granite Street Virginia Edward University of Virginia Ernest G. Key Montreal P. Q Paul Moore Mr. Moore Beacon Street

Local residents enlistments and movements noted in Bath area

Paul Acres of Elsie Michigan, a nephew of Mr and Mrs Bird A Shellenbarger, has joined the Naval Reserves and will train at Newport Rhode Island for six weeks after a Boston trip. He scored 92 on a Portland IQ test and was valedictorian at Acres High School. Ruth Robbins of Kittery attended Morse High School graduation in Bath. Rev Louis A Dole and Mrs Dole planned a Cincinnati trip for a church convention. Rev Norman Goddard and Rev Clayton Priestnal joined in Portland and Boston. Pvt Francis L Sullivan, inducted June 2 at Fort Devens, has been reassigned to Fort Knox for 12 weeks with 54,000 others in training. The McQuaides toured the Green Mountains and will visit Brattleboro on their way home.

Paul Acres Elsie, Mich Bird A. Shellenbarger Floral Street Naval Reserves Boston Navy Naval Training Station Newport R. L Ruth Robbins Kittery Bath Morse High School Frank W. Robbins Pine Street Louis A. Dole Church of the New Jerusalem Dole Cincinnati Portland Norman Goddard Clayton Priestnal Priestnal James Priestnal Bridgewater Mass Francis L. Sullivan Fort Devens Fort Knox Co. B First Bn American Force Replacement Training Center Harry Sullivan Liberty Street

Easton Party Heads West After Visit at China Lake Cottage

Lieut. Comm. Glenn Easton U S N Ret and his daughter Vannessa left Thured for Berkeley Calif after a few days at the Easton cottage at China Lake They entertained Midshipman James Salassie of Alabama who returned to Annapolis The Eastons plan weeks in Berkeley before returning to the West Coast Mrs Easton and Roger will stay with Master Russell Cahill for a week Mr and Mrs William P McAuliffe returned from Boston Dr Joseph Hefkenschiel of Youngstown left after ten days with Hon and Mrs Arthur Sewall Mrs Evera W Appleton of New York visited her brother Donald Duncan and sister Mrs Ralph W Bragg Mrs George Goodwin is a patient in Memorial hospital Mrs Sumner Sewall and three children along with Mrs William D Sewall and others attended Colby College honorary Degree ceremony for Governor Sewall and Mr Newell in Waterville Mrs William W Thompson and Mrs George E Lee Visited Bath area Mrs Thompson’s husband William W Thompson died in the late winter Andrew S Pennell of Brunswick joined Bath National Bank as teller.

Glenn Easton U.S. N Vannessa Arlington Berkeley Calif Easton China Lake James Salassie Alabama Annapolis Russell Cahill Andrew Cahill South Street Miss Easton Berkley Joseph Hefkenschiel Youngstown Arthur Sewall The Stonehouse Hefkenschiel Johns Hopkins Medical School Baltimore Philadelphia Sumner Sewall Sewall Alexandra David Nicholas William D. Sewall Fred J. Hector William S. Newell Waterville Colby College Newell

Social notes from Danforth to Bath and beyond

Miss Eileen Jones arrives from Danforth for the summer to stay with her parents at 19 Fremont Street. Several families are visiting relatives and attending events including high school graduation at Bath and a Veronica Zunino School of Dancing recital. Peggy Hector remains with her grandmother in town before returning to Fargo North Dakota. many extended visits span Boston Chelsea Wakefield and Montpelier areas.

Frank S. Wakefield South Street Concord N. H Frank H. Matheson Matheson Barbara Bailey Hopkinton, N. H Eileen Jones Danforth High School Danforth Addison Jones Fremont Street Jones

Bath to Levy 47 Mills Tax Rate in ’41

City officials met Wednesday to set Bath’s 1941 tax rate at 47 mills, up from 45, a two mill increase. Increased appropriations by several departments for defense programs, air force needs, and population growth drove the rise.

City of Bath

Plan at Airport May Not Be Rejected

The proposal for an East Brunswick airport near Bath Iron Works may still proceed though earlier reports suggested the Civil Aeronautics Administration opposed it. Mayor Rogers said a decision is not definite and the city may repurpose $10,500 set aside for land purchase for other uses.

Brunswick Bath Iron Works Cook's Corner Rogers Civil Aeronautics Administration Garnet Road Treas Donald D. Young Works Progress John C. Fitzgerald Washington and Center Streets Donald N. Small Arthur Shachman Boston Melvin Savage

New Sunbeam Brings Family to Bath

The Sunbeam ship of the Maine Sea Coast Missionary Society anchored in Bath on Tuesday carrying a family and belongings from an island 60 miles away. The family head will take employment in Bath as Rev. Neal Bousefield attended the Maine United Baptist convention. Ruth Rhoads Leper of Southport illustrated Anchor to Windward. A July 14 presentation and benefit tea in Wiscasset will be attended by Rousefield, with public viewing July 15 pending exact time and location.

Maine Sea Coast Missionary Society Bath Neal Bousefield Maine United Baptist Convention Ruth Rhoads Lepper Southport Wiscasset Rousefield

Busy Session of Convention Continues with Sermons and Music

The convention’s busy session featured Dr. Pierce arguing Christianity can fix world ills through goodwill, missions, and revival. Rev. F Gordon Jaynes led a praise service, Dr. Wood gave a devotional, and Emil Gaverluk with Hubert Swetnam performed pieces. Pierce, from Minneapolis, formerly led the Northern Baptist convention. Registration reached 737 by Tuesday night.

Pierce F. Gordon Jaynes Wood Emil Gaverluk Holy City Adams Gavotte Gossec Stebbins Hubert Swetnam Tremont Temple Baptist Church Boston Gordon Divinity School Minneapolis Northern Baptist Convention

Recent Marriages Recorded by City Clerk

Herbert Hunt of Georgetown and Ruth Kennerson of 1121 Washington street wed June 15 in Georgetown officiated by Rev. Franklin Keechlwetter. Howard L. Trott of Woolwich and Esther M. Lane of Bath tied the knot in Jefferson on June 8 with Rev. J. B. Shaw officiating.

Herbert Hunt Georgetown Harold Hunt Ruth Kennerson Washington Street Harold I. Kennerson Canada Franklin Keechlwetter Howard L. Trott Gershon D. Trott Woolwich Esther M. Lane

Miss Ruth St. Peter Leaves for Bridgeport Visit

Miss Ruth St. Peter of 8 Maple Street departed Monday to spend two weeks with friends in Bridgeport Connecticut.

Ruth St. Peter Maple Street Bridgeport Conn

Morse High School Graduation Highlights One of Its Largest Classes

Morse high school honors one of its largest graduating classes led by valedictorian John W. Coombs. National Defense theme featured essays and music with prizes awarded to Camilla Pratt Ruth Murphy John Coombs and others at the Bath ceremony. Graduation addressed by John Parker noted changes from four years of high school.

Danforth Elizabeth Howard Norman W. Howard Garrett Miss Howard Alice E. Darrah George Darrah Bath High School Aluminum Association Darrah Commercial Club Glee Club Dramatic Club Bath Teachers’ Club John Coombs Robert Gordon Horace P. Herrick Marie Bennett Frances Grainger Sumner Hawley Ruth Murphy Thatcher Pinkham Camilla Pratt Edith Berg Louise Avery Earle Fox Margaret Sampson Kenneth Bennett Marion Anderson Alice Darrah Eileen Piper Gertrude Dole Ruth Cogan Loring Hart Phyllis Bisson John Parker Bath Parker Morse High School Miss Bennett Mr. Coombs Charles M. Tubbs

Defendant Wins Verdict In Sagadahoc Case

In Sagadahoc Superior Court a civil suit by Velma Cornish against Richard Currier ended with a jury verdict for the defendant. The collision occurred at Weeks and Middle streets last March, with both cars sustaining damage and witnesses detailing the southbound Currier vehicle entering the intersection as the Cornish car approached from Weeks. Attorneys for the defense were John P. Carey and John Leddy. plaintiffs were Edward W. Bridgham and Harold J. Rubin.

Sagadahoc Velma I. Cornish Weeks Street Richard Currier Auburn Peck’s Harry L. Cornish, Jr Currier Weeks and Middle Streets Middle Street John P. Carey Bath John Leddy Portland Robinson and Richardson Edward W. Bridgham Harold J. Rubin

Visit of Mrs. Alfred P. Meee to Fredericton

Mrs Alfred P Meee visits Lincoln street residence in Fredericton New Brunswick as guest of her parents Mr and Mrs Murray T Long. Another daughter of the Longs joins them for a summer visit. Mrs McCabe's visit is the first to the family home recently purchased by her parents.

Alfred P. Meee Lincoln Fredericton N. B Murray T. Long

Also Mentioned on This Page

William Daley Son Pilly Rangery Lakes Barker Camps Alice Johnson Abner C. Johnson Alyveid Preble Oak Street Beatrice Morrison Harry E Ring, Jr First Baptist Church Morricon Ratps._ Morrison Mr Ring Ring Washburn Street Mary S. Gibbons Sharon Thomas Bates John Thomas Hame Los Angeles Richard Alden Frank A. Manion, Jr Agnes Harris Nauyler Topsham Georgia B Tipley Memorial Hospital Alfred Cosant Harold Oldis New York South China Raneebes Darel T Dougherty Rangeley Lake House Dhougherty Airdéretity Anderson Betty Brigts. Jr Jose Fone I Charles Barter Mie Well Street Karen Ann Ralph O. Dale, Jr University of Maine County Street Constance Morin Russel Sage School Troy Harry F. Morin Edwin T. Powers, Jr Pope-Eye Only Powers Beth Leeman Bobby Hersom Jerry Footer Virginia Spry Richard Hinds Billy Bruce Betty Cummings Betty Footer Doris Alexander Sally Cummings Henry Powers Judy Summerton Theresa Ann Skaling Richard Powers Judith Robinson Gerald Holland Theresa Leighton Joonny Mike Callan Kathleen Thompson David Hodgkins Alice Plummer Ralph E. Legard North Street Kenneth Vennett Frank A. Vennett Rutland Sumner A. Hawley Warren F. Hawley Bath Iron Works Corp Mildred Nichols Page Street Katherine Coney Nancy Flint Albert W. Flint Nancy Lee Stover Nancy Small Sally Snowden Katherine Frates Frederick N. Sewall Kansas City South End Katharine Marr R. N Cumberland Hospital Brooklyn N. Y Luke Marr Upper Togus Pond Stanley Grimshaw Alvin W. Cass Estella Bowden 144 North Street Leonard Thoms Hyde Windlass Co Anna Thombs Middle Union Streets Scott Tate Mabel H. Stater Bar Harbor City H. Dorman Perkins Eugenia Sullivan Ar- Hyle Place Arlington, N. J Fred Stanley Bullock John H. Hyde Wellesley Hills Elmjhurst Wotham D Sewall Mies Carol Lee My Memorial Hopital C Lidoyed Hooker Otis E. Morse Corliss Street Marie Freeman Clarence Freeman Beverly Coombs Fay Freeman Donna Lee Groves Patsy Morse Robert King Richard Cooper Edith Hawkes Jerry Larrabee Wilmer I. Voorhees and Sons John James Billy Popham Nathan Copeland Copeland Alfred R. Pratt Morse High Ethel Pratt Virginia Pratt Ernest Haskell West Point Earl H. Coombs Fenton J. Moore Cherry Street William C. Scott Edward Street Ohio Rodney E. Ross High Street North Bath Sherman McQuaide Green Mountains Vermont Brattleboro William P. McAuliffe York Street Suburbs Everar W. Appleton Donald Duncan Cummings Street Ralph W. Bragg George Goodwin Bath Street William W. Thompson Falmouth George E Lee Pasadena C.C Thompson Lee Lillian Helen Owen William J. Collins Somerville St. Petersburg Fla Grace Baker Jessie Spaulding Andrew S. Pennell Bath National Bank Archie Doyle Skowhegan Hiram Tobey Edna Pepper Wakefield Mass Lancelot B. Cooper New Jersey Mr. Cooper Rosa Cooper Middl Street Thiddeus Hedrick Franklin Street Chelsea Charles Bower Charles James Proudson James E. Bower Alo Veronica Zunino Gri Gail Bower Peggy Hector Fred Hector Fargo North Dakota Oak Grove Seminary Vassalboro Hector Montgomery MORSE John W. Coombs Margaret Mackinnon Joseph O. Purdue Marie T. Bennett Vesta Moore Schubert Mackinnon Edith F. Berg von Suppe Camilla L. Pratt Clifton F. Pratt South End P. T. A Pratt Edward V. Coombs Coombs Mohiba Acw Mariv Sprague Ada M. Sprague Elizabeth R. Moses Frank Danforth, Jr Frank W. Danforth, Sr
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