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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1940

Page

9

Morse High School Class of 1940 Graduates Ninety-Eight

Ninety eight seniors at Morse High School march in cap and gown led by President Clare Fulton. The ceremony features salutatory Youth Looks at Industry, co-valedictories Chemistry The Modern Miracle and Youth Speaks, and multiple prize awards, with National Honor Society inductees and two new scholarship prizes announced.

Morse High School Clare Fulton Elgar Bath Schools Margaret M. Mackinnon David P. Surette Norman Titcomb Harold Avery, Jr Clare K. Fulton John Sturtevant Stanley Cressey Joseph O. Purdue National Honor Society Harold Avery John Osborn Mary Double Alice Eaton Madeline Jones Edward Atkinson Edna Besaw John Bturtevant Geraldine Andrews Winifred Brown Barbara Matter Frances Lemont John Coombs Sumner Hawley Frances Grainger Marie Bennett Barbara Curran Dike P.T.A Ruth Bryan Owen D.A.R Washington Eleanor Bertrand Francis Sullivan Henry Fkames Wood

Morse High School Class of 1940 Graduation Program

A large audience witnessed Morse High School 1940 graduation exercises in the auditorium last week. The program showcased impressive student speaking parts, reflecting excellent training under the school’s faculty and their dedicated efforts.

Morse High School Morse High

Representation Contests Result in County Primary

Elizabeth Deering led the Republican field for State Representative with Col. George A. Baker second as the only past legislator in a six candidate race. Republicans Lemont, Wallace, Rodick and Donnell trailed, with Deering and Baker winning nominations. Democratic nominees in Bath were Andrew Cahill and Mrs. Clara Corliss. McIntire narrowly beat Aldrich for a classed towns contest, while Samuel Dorrance and Raymond McIntire were renominated in other districts.

Elizabeth Deering Col George A. Baker Miss Deering Col. Baker Herbert R. Lemont Stanley E. Wallace Harris T. Rodick William T. Donnell Bath Andrew R. Cahill Clara E. Corliss Arrowsic Phippsburg Topsham West Bath Woolwich Raymond M. McIntire Sherwood Aldrich McIntire Samuel Dorrance Richmond Bowdoin Bowdoinham Georgetown Raymond McIntire Charles T. W. Blake

Bath Celebrates Sewall Victory with Enthusiasm

Bath residents celebrated Sumner Sewall's gubernatorial win with a large turnout and a four mile victory parade sponsored by the Sewall for Governor Club. The procession featured the Bath Marine Band, Roland Smith Post A.L., Battery D, 240th C.A., Boy Scouts of St. John the Baptist, Brunswick drum corps, fire apparatus and crowds along Washington Street. Sewall, praised as a World War II hero, led the celebration to his home and his mother’s residence, with an estimated 5,000 attending Tuesday evening.

Bath Sumner Sewall Sewall Washington Street Park Senator Sewall Washington and Edward Streets William D. Sewall York Hall Bath Marine Band Ernest George, Sr Roland Smith Post A.L Edwin L. Emmons Battery D C.A Joseph A. Butler Boy Scouts St. John the Baptist Church of Brunswick Richard Frates Boy Scout

The Miracles of Chemistry and Its World Impact

A compact feature extols chemistry as essential to welfare and progress. It describes how chemistry touches health, agriculture, industry, and warfare, notes sulfanilimide’s impact on deaths, and celebrates the ongoing power and future potential of chemists.

Aladdin

Youth Speaks on Leaving Morse High and Owning Future

Stanley Cressey reflects as Morse High graduates sever ties and face a war torn world. He urges youths to cherish rights and act as responsible individuals, preserving Americanism while shaping their own paths and duties as tomorrow's citizens.

Morse High Germany America

Bath High Alumni Banquet Marks 49th Year Of Honor

Following the 49th Bath High School Alumni banquet a business meeting re elected last year's officers. The 25 year class spoke on its history and pledged a gift to the school. Nearly 600 attendees included notable alumni from 1865 to 1940 with remarks by Supt. Parker and 92 year old alumna Carrie Kendall. The program featured Miss Lydia Smith and Francis McPhe rson, with dance numbers from Miss Cunningham's classes and Ernie George's orchestra.

Bath High School Alumni Association George E. Barker, Jr Mark W. Hennessy Wilmer I. Voorhees Herbert Calderwood James W. Skerling Marius H. Page Arthur M. Bowker Arthur L. Pratt Gordon A. Lake Martha Page Frank A. Curran Herbert S. Cavanaugh Bertha Bellrose Winifred Quinn Dorothy Niven Winifred Hall Lincoln Farrar Herbert Cavanaugh Gerald Atkinson Ralph Gay Roland Cony Isabelle Pierce Ruth Jordan Hope Hersom Louise Payne Louise Hill Eva Fulton Cavanaugh John Parker Board of Education Carrie Kendall Bowdeinham Thomas H. Eaton Alice N. Magoun Bath Annie E. Cox Ashton E. Wardwell Walter L. Puller Malden Mass Nellie Eames Wood Fred Woodfords Boston Harland Small Springfield L. D. Rogers West Bath Costello P. Hall Woolwich John Chase Edgecomb Woodfords F. D. Hill Warren F. Hawley Ernie George Frances Ginty Francis S. McPherson Lydia Smith Pearl Harbor T. H Joseph Avery Mary H. Cunningham Eleanor Fullerton Natalie Hagan Germaine Bonney Marion Getchell Beverly Curran Frances Callan Allison Davis Claire Martin

Youth Looks at Industry Progress

A summary of the progress and advancement of the world today with focus on the men who made it possible. It discusses fields where men excelled, how they achieved success, and how opportunities have improved for others to follow. Continued on Page Seven.

Etniers Seaplane Damaged by Coastal Storm

Stephen Etnier, painter at Gilbert Head Long Island Georgetown, owned a two passenger sport seaplane that capsized at Atkin s Bay mooring during Saturday’s storm. The craft was righted Sunday and towed ashore by Coast Guard and Airways Inc. workers. One wing and two ribs were damaged. It was disassembled and shipped to Waterville for repairs. The seaplane valued about $2000.

Stephen Ethier Gilbert Head Long Island Georgetown Atkins Bay Popham Fort Coast Guard and Airways, Inc Waterville Etnier

Inspiring Elks program features flag day address

Rev Joseph O Purdue of Winter Street Church delivered a powerful talk at Bath lodge Elks flag day exercises in City Hall. He urged Americans to be worthy through realistic thinking, courage, faith, and vision, attended by Mayor Haskell and ex servicemen in uniform with an open house to follow.

City Hall Auditorium Joseph O. Purdue Winter Street Bath Lodge of Elks America Jesse W. Allen Lodge of Elks Robert H. Haskell Edgar D. Leavitt Roland Smith Post Ala Floyd H. Preble Dyer-Flaherty Post F.W Navy Club Corp George Soule C. A Battery D Elks Lombard Street

Graduation Week Ends With Class Reception at Morse High

Climax of graduation festivities for the class of 1940 at Morse High School capped with a Friday gymnasium reception. A capacity crowd danced to Earl Locke and his band as blue and white decorations lit the canopy covered floor. 98 graduates led by president Clare K Fulton processed through the receiving line with Supt. and Mrs. Parker and faculty members.

Morse High School Bath High School Earl Locke Clare K. Fulton John Parker Robert Dowling Richard Cummings June Sullivan Barbara Walsh Barbara Mank William Pennell Madeline Jones Mary Double Jennie Middleton Glenda Wright Geraldine Andrews Janet Beardsley Barbara McMann Edward Atkinson Harold Avery Russell Snell Clare Fulton Harry Fullerton Robert Mitchell Edward Butterfield Frances Lemont Stanley Cressey Georgia Kakos Patricia Webster Morton Holbrook Ardenne MacFadden Alice Eaton Jerry Desmond Edgar Williams Eleanor Bertrand Barbara Pitman Frank Gallagher Abby McCabe

Settlement Reached in Four Civil Suits in Maine

A settlement reported at 1000 dollars was reached Friday morning in Sagadahoc Superior Court in Bath in four civil actions brought by Mrs Paul A Gregware and Mrs Bartlett O Smith against Clifford Smith and Carroll B Tratton of York Village. After a full hearing and a verdict directed for the defendants in four other actions, eight cases related to injuries from a crash with a snowplow were resolved.

Sagadahoe Superior Court Paul A. Gregware Bartlett O. Smith Bath Clifford Smith Carroll B. Tratton York Village Edward P. Murray Dr. Gregware Bartlett O South York Vo

Sumner Sewall Thanks Maine Voters After Primary

Hon. Sumner Sewall of Bath, president of the Maine Senate, thanks Republicans for strong statewide support in the Monday primary. He accepts the governor nomination on his 43rd birthday, pledging low cost government and business ethics with humanitarian balance.

Maine Sumner Sewall Bath Republican Party

Brewster Sewall and Oliver Triumph in Maine Primary Contests

Maine voters narrow down party nominees as U S Representative Ralph O Brewster wins a large margin over Barrows in the Republican primary and Louis J Brann secures the Democratic nomination. Major candidates in congressional districts and state races are listed with vote tallies and leading figures including Sewall of Bath and Portland’s Redman.

Brewster Barrows U. S Sewall Payne Maine U.S Ralph O Brewster Louis J. Brann Crowernor Barrows Brann Senate Sumner Sewall Bath Filton Jo Redman Portland Frederick G. Pastuoot Phuard Tiomis Cirran Nickepeon Vewer Republi James Co Giver Mareater Smith Paik Bunion Peter MicDonald Dennmitarad Euward Bevvehoaigs Lewiston

The Vote in Bath

The Bath city primary results show voters in both Republican and Democratic parties casting ballots on Monday. The report notes continued updates as tallies and percentages come in from multiple precincts.

Surprises in Sagadahoc Voters Decide Local Races

In Sagadahoc County, results show unexpected shifts with Neal S Bonop leading Republicans in Bowdoinham and Bath towns. Major figures include Judge Arthur J Dunton, Sheriff Charli Metasenger, and County Attorney candidates amid a Republican wave across towns and districts. The Bath and Bowdoinham towns backed different nominees as countywide votes tallied toward state senator and congressional contests.

Arthur J) Dunton Bath Charli W Metasenger Pale Batt Vraak Suto Bathy Biiate Bailey Bers J Smell Topsham Sumner Sewall Bath Carcedonys Dome Robert Hale Portland Sewalls

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Temperance Elizabeth R. Moses Cressey Renssalear Polytechnic Miss Jones Fulton Horace P. Herrick Edith Berg Phyllis Preble Alma Swanton Joan Young Barbara Vigne Eva Kingsbury Barbara Trott Betty Howard Barbara Freeman Margo White Thatcher Pinkham David Teasdale George Rogers Bazin Lemont Indus- Ley Eure Kowalski Faina Belaw Agence Harold Cahill Corliss By Clare K. Fulton Youth Speaks By Stanley Cressey Association Norman Titcom Atkin’s Bay Popham Oliver Weadfleaaiy Gababrie Wats L S&s Senior Morrdhogi Frow Bler Congress George OC Cor Lovell William A Holland Fred’rik P Boose Aupustit Atte Wijais Vise Buell Helmw Arthur Bo Lomenstep Gisrdimer Dail Auburn Mac Loulin Dustriet J Frederic Burns Houston Beacoe Co Emery Fastport Fellows W. N. Miner Calais Democratic Curran Nickerson Record Gov Puberiatos i Conmust Sagadahoc Bishop of Neal S Dbonop Carlton Day Reed Mendis
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