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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1945
Page
3
Alton L Wright enlisted in the U S Navy before turning seventeen and is recovering in a Newport Rhode Island Navy hospital from service injuries. The town praises Selectmen for the year’s work and Howard Bowker for snow removal. The article canvasses Morrison family ties, homes, and marriages. town meetings, coastguard observations, and local residents’ winter travels and activities across Phippsburg.
Bay Point confirms Frederick Woodruff and Helena Dalrymple welcomed son Frederick Jr born Feb 13 at Newton hospital. Helena Dalrymple hails from Kennebec Point and Newton Center, Mass. Sydney Dalrymple of Brookline, Mass. works with the Red Cross. Sgt Chester Dalrymple, son of Sydney, is in France after promotion to sergeant in England last year. Also notes market deliveries disrupted by icy roads and a winter storm, and various Bath personal items and local visits.
Crowley and Lunt’s Bath Directory for 1944 45 is issued this week printed on lighter paper due to wartime restrictions yet includes more names than the 1942 43 edition. It covers Bath and five nearby towns Arrowsic Georgetown Phippsburg West Bath and Woolwich plus street and house guides. The Browns lead in numbers with 113 names plus under 16s excluded. the Smiths Oliver King Hart Rogers Robinson Perry Wilson Clark Young follow. The Wallaces appear in Phippsburg, and the volume includes all new projects with occupants and all local service members with addresses in the city and towns with branches of service.
Parker Head PTA met with Miss Stella Packard on February 22 at 7 30 p m. Eight members attended despite bad weather including Miss Harmon, W H Wyman, and several Mrs. Harrington and Mrs. BlaisCell. Activities included valentine exchanges, a penny sale, refreshments, and a committee to explore Visual Education for Parker Head school.
We wish to thank friends relatives and neighbors for floral tributes and many kindnesses during our bereavement ershon D Trott Howard Trott Mr and Mrs Donald C Preble Bath Maine Feb 27 1945 Friday evening at 815 in Memorial Hall at Bowdoin College a lecture on Wildlife in Action will be given by Dr Olin S Pettingill Jr All who are interested in this fascinating subject are cordially invited to be present.
Popham Beach residents will gather Monday evening at seven for a town meeting to consider 62 warrant articles and elect town officials. Incumbents face challengers for selectman with Lendall Greene seeking first selectman, challenging Raymond Wyman who seeks reelection, while Blair also campaigns for reelection. The Popham school resumed Spring term after a 10 day break amid thawing snows. Local notes mention low level flying near Bath Bay Point area and various visits, moves, and travel among residents including Stanley Hyde, Barbara Sprague, and Moses Chandler family.
The Rose Barrows Estate at Gen Cove Rockland on No 1 Highway sold to Mrs Arthur Fortin of Bath and Framingham Mass. The property includes 12 cabins two houses and land with a store. Fortin takes possession and plans to open for business in April. Sold through Annabelle Weymouth realtor Baxter building Portland. Stuart Burgess county attorney represented Mr Fortin and Jerome Burrows for the owners.
Gray Boats Inc a boat building business at Thormast filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in Augusta before Referees Wal ter M Sanborn. Liabilities listed at 24835.02 assets 3418.33. Creditors include Pine and Adams 2 Wharf Street Gloucester MA cash advance 4500 Snow Shipyards Inc Rockland lumber 2063.92 A W Nellie Richmond lumber 1556.83. A bridge incident sent an old bore adrift toward Carlton bridge causing damage to the deck house. tug Seguin towed it back. Bridge not damaged. investigation ongoing.
Nightingale Club met Friday evening at Bedgett Street for a seven o'clock supper with all members present except president Mrs James B Lemont who is in Florida. Vice president Mrs Ralph O Dale presided. Treasurer Mrs Joseph I Cyr reported the Central church parish house tea raised over 200. A committee led by Mrs Arthur King and Mrs J Emery Footer will confer with hospital superintendent Mrs George B Wolstenhome about a future project. Guests included Mrs J Arthur Burgess and Miss Mary Perry. Prizes went to Mrs Harold E Freeman Mr Herbert Cavanaugh and Mr J Emery Footer.
Myrtle lodge of Odd Ladies held Friday's meeting at eight with Mrs Hazel Schottler presiding. Spring activities included an Easter sale on March 23 and an all day Government of Maine U O I L session with Myrtle lodge on March 9. Mrs Addie Murray will attend to instruct officers. The nine oclock meeting will be followed by a noon dinner. Mrs Lizzie B C Chaney was absent. Mrs Mary Curtis presided.
Dike PTA announces winners of the telephone bridge held the week of February 12. R. Clinton McFadden had the top contract score for men while Miss Mary Brown led among the ladies. the second high went to Mrs. R. Clinton McFadden. Next meeting is March 6 at 2 45 pm in the schoolhouse.
Lowell Temple Pythian Sisters met Wednesday for a meeting and six o clock supper. At eight o clock plans for an Easter sale on March 21 were completed with committees named and a large display planned. A second assembling session and supper followed. A social hour featured a penny match won by Mrs Viola Melzard and a mystery prize to Mrs Amy Hastings.
Mrs Frances Burden hosted a Wednesday afternoon Free Will Workers gathering with 20 members and three guests. Plans for the next meeting with Mrs Arthur Berry on Robbins Street were made. A social hour followed with refreshments served, assisted by Mrs Florence Willis.
Ladies aid of Winter Street church met Friday. president Mrs Arthur C Lemont urged members to pledge a yearly dollar and prepare aprons from scarce percale for the June indoor fair. The group to serve a banquet for the Community Concert Association on March 12 in the vestry. Next Friday an all day meeting with luncheon by Mrs Harry E Peterson. Rev Ralph W Mohney continued Lenten talks on Purposeful Living.
Red Rose Seniors and Red Bee Senior Girl Scout Tride held a Washington's Birthday party Wednesday evening at leader Mrs Maurice A Libby's home on Palmer Street. Members entertained guests with games and forfeits paid.
Assisting Mrs Libby in serving were Miss Barbara Legard Miss Betty Cummings Mis Jane Jones and Miss Jackie M Mann At the last meeting of the Troop members were addressed by Mrs John Parker who explained the game of basketball to them Its plays etc Parker also gave a lecture on the Juilette Lowe Fund Its purpose and good derived from it The next meeting will be with Mrs Lindby March 5 at 3 30 p m Those present were Betty Cummings Barbara Legare Jane Jones Jackie McMann Lee Nelson Jean Dee Dean Leavitt Russell Canill Burton Smith Teddy turtevant Harold Armes James Bonney and one guest Miss Pay Gardiner of Portland
T W Hyde Auxiliary of the Sons of Union Veterans met Tuesday evening with three candidates initiated, totaling 15 in February. They voted to aid the Sons of Veterans at the April G R hall fair. Mrs Jennie Miller chaired the auxiliary, with Florence Robinson as deputy. Maurice J Warner led the Sons of Veterans committee. A social hour followed, with refreshments by Mrs Jennie Miller Edna Miller and Lillian Warner. The next meeting is March 6 for more initiations. Luceia Blake chairs the refreshment committee.
Pine Cone Troop No 4 met last Wednesday after school in the Morse High School cafeteria under leader Mrs. R Clinton McFadden and assistant Mrs. Alex Burge. Sixteen members attended. Elaine Atkinson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Atkinson of Court Street, is a patient at Memorial Hospital after an emergency appendectomy. Next meeting is Wednesday March 7 at 3 20 pm with a speaker on Communicable Diseases, part of Child Care Badges. George Washington birthday activities included patriotic songs. Time was spent on child care badges. The Good Night circle closed the meeting.
The Whatsoever Club of Hyde Park Terrace entertained the husbands of members in the Community building last Tuesday. A brief business session reviewed reports and set hostesses for the next gathering. The kitchen orchestra performed, then the men entertained the women with music. A covered dish lunch followed and dancing concluded the evening. Hostesses were Mrs Gladys Clouse Mrs Florence Ford Mrs Mabelle Tibbetts and Mrs isoline Morrill.
The Contracurci men's club held a Tuesday meeting at the parish house with Ed ward Cummings Linwood Haynes and Maynard Brown chairing a fine supper. Guest speaker Lt. Commander Broaderick of the U S Navy shared a story on Mania and its people as Captain George Stecey presided. The next meeting is set for March 13 at 6440 with Jackson Capt Richard Quick Judge Gardiner Deering Fred H Lord on the committee.
Army and Navy Wives gathered at the YMCA for a Washington's Birthday junctic. Rev. Ralph W. Mourney spoke on the South with humorous stories. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Rollinson and Miss Emily. Mr. Rosen retires as director of the U S O and leaves the city. Club president Mrs. Bernon Stuber presided at luncheon led by several named members.
Genesta Circle met Wednesday at Sirs Harald Tobey s home to plan the year s activities. Officers and the work committee discussed results from last week and announced winners in a contract and auction prizes. Several members and guests were served refreshments as plans moved forward for March 23 at her address in 1975.
A detailed report describes a March council and leadership meeting focusing on Handcraft. Mrs Louis A Dale spoke about the lenses and announced March 21 as a joint council and Lead event. Leaders present included Mrs Joan Labie Clarence Ring Hudson Fowles Ian Hunter J Russell Grant James Temple Josess I Smith John Milton Gerald Murray Rin%a Daley and guests Mrs Louis A Dale.
Sooner and Mrs Wilmer L Voorhees represented the Council in a formal capacity. The brief note identifies their role and affiliation with the governing body, indicating active participation in council affairs.
Iota Sizma met at Edward Waters home on Pleasant Street Tuesday evening. Officers elected include Mrs Edward McGuiggan as president, Kert Freeman, recording secretary Mrs Raymond Fogg, corresponding secretary Miss Bizner Wright, treasurer unnamed. Committees named: Mrs William Fraser. Citizenship Superintendent Ms Otto Vormaskxa. Alcohol Education Mrs Norman Paradis. others including Mrs Edward Waters, Miss Eleanor Wright, and Miss Kerr contributed program highlights. A memorial program for Frances Wilard featured violin solo by Eleanor Wright and readings, with thoughtful remarks on vision, prayer, education, and Christ centered action. Refreshments followed a social hour.
The Sintee Street Auxiliary of Winter Street 2523 met Tuesday evening. Members voted to host a cold dish supper for the members in March. A miscellaneous program followed. Assistants named were Mrs. De Rowland, Mrs. Daniel Matt, Mrs. Percy Pratt, and Mrs. Richard Snerwood. Next meeting set for March 13 with hostesses Mrs. Clifford Smith, Mrs. Martin Young, Mrs. Repa Burden, Mrs. Fred Cullen, and Mrs. David McKellar.
Mizpah class of First Baptist Church met Tuesday evening with president Mrs. J Russell of Grant Liberty Street. Rev. Charles R. Sims pastor gave Bible study. Plans discussed for robes for the Junior choir project. Work progressing splendidly. members complimented by the pastor. Refreshments served by Mrs. Grant.
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