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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1941

Page

6

Parker Head Schools Remain Closed Due to Illness

Town notes show Parker Head schools stayed shut after a five week break because teacher Mrs. Alkanah Wyman was ill. Community events include Brownie and Girl Scout activities, a town meeting at Phippsburg Center, and multiple visits among residents as spring arrives.

Alkanah Wyman All Roads Phippsburg Center Parker Head Marion Cushing Dorothy Cushing Doris Savage Lorraine Harrington Lewis F. Lowell Bob Moore Popham Eric Carlson Charles Perry Cox Eugene Harrington American Legion Bath Harriet Plant H. D. Mank Leo Hamel Ashdale Bernard Wyman Bernard, Jr Betty Ann Frances Libby Sanford John D. Libby Fred Freida Shepherd Brunswick Lewis Lowell Earl Lowell Forest Wyman Marie Elkanah Wyman Beverly Moore Sally Lowell Bill Lowell Phyllis Young Sebasco W. H. Wyman Boulette Basin West Paris George Wilson W. A. Lowell Lawrence Thayer Frank Wyman Eliza Bradshaw Roy Given Sylvia Green Walter Cushing Carl Herberts John Rollins, Jr Portland Fred Shepherd Lewiston Saturay James Chambers Bath Iron Works W. T. Wyman Nellie Wallace West Point

Loring T Maybury Dies at 44 in Togus Veterans Facility

Loring T Maybury 44 of Day's Ferry Road Woolwich died Sunday at the Togus Veterans Facility. A steam fitter at Bath Iron Works he was born in Melrose Massachusetts, a World War II naval aviator, and a Mason. Survived by wife Helen F two children his mother two brothers a sister and several nieces and nephews.

Loring T. Maybury Day’s Ferry Road Woolwich Togus Bath Iron Works Corp Melrose Mass William Emma Maybury Belmont Mr. Maybury Belmont, Mass Lodge of Masons Charles F. Hughes

Maine Hamlet cast includes Miriam Goodwin as Queen Gertrude

Miriam Goodwin of North Anson a Leland Powers graduate and Maine senior will portray Queen Gertrude in the Maine Hamlet at the Little Theatre March 10 11 12 13. She is production manager of Cabbages and Kings first Masque this year and has worked professionally in Boston New York and summer theatre.

Miriam Goodwin North Anson Leland Powers Boston University of Maine Queen Gertrude Little Theatre Miss Goodwin New York

New England mineral resources spur plan for regional group

Harold L. Smith outlines a plan for a permanent New England organization to study and promote local mineral resources and attract new noncompetitive industries. The group would be quasi-public, appraise opportunities, and help extend industrial development beyond current regional supply, focusing on marble, slate, glass sands, and other nonmetallics.

New York New England Harold L. Smith New England Council Smith American Institute of Mining and Metallurgical Engineers Vermont Marble Co Vermont England New Committee of Mineral Resources National Once of

Colby Collegians to Play Iron Works in Charity Show

Colby College champions will face Bath Iron Works five at Morse High School gym in Bath on Friday in a charity game for the Elks Iron Lung Fund. Bath A C girls meet L L Bean Co girls of Freeport in a preliminary. Proceeds aid the Memorial hospital iron lung purchase.

Colby College Maine New England Bath Morse High School Bath Iron Works Elks’ Iron Lufg Bath A. C L. L. Bean Co Freeport Colby Colby ‘Collegians Memorial Hospital Henry D. Small Morse High

Woolwich Day's Ferry Club Meets with Busy Attendance

The Day's Ferry community club held its regular meeting at Capt. J. W. Reed's home with good attendance. Members elected for March on arrangements were Herbert Munsey, Mrs. Kathrick, and Lois Day. Various personal items note visits, relocations, illnesses, new births, school staff changes, and upcoming events across Woolwich Nequasset Sagadahoc Ferry Bath and surrounding areas.

Day's John Kelliher John Joseph Memorial Hospital Bath Bert Hatch Clifton Gainsley Sagadahoc Ferry River Road William Thornton David Harmon Rolvin Trott Pratt Richmond Wilbur Howe Chester Howe York Beach Harvey J. Sevigny Orono Dr. Pitman Day’s Ferry James Thorpe Contacook New Hampshire Robert Reed Moatsweag Frank J. Walker Boston Maxine Walker Morse Hospital Natick Mass Mary Scribner South Paris Samuel Hathorne Forrest Baker Harry Fitch Son Bruce Ida M. Beals Charles H. Hunnewell Ladies Auxiliary of Nequasset Frank Bailey Henry Dubar Bernice Scott Amy Cromwell Red Cross Blanche Scott John Gilmore Alton Reed Walter Reed Elta Robson Everson Stinson John Brown Herbert Leeman Arthur Williams Maurice Hathorne Norma Presley Jean Bailey Dora Bailey Narice Madden South Portland

Bath Policeman Slaying Reviewed in Master Detective

The 1883 Bath murder of Policeman John Kingsly and Uncle Billy Lawrence is recounted in Master Detective. Daniel Wilkinson was hanged in 1885 as Maine’s last execution. The Bath case, ties to Detective Wood, Mayor Ledyard, and local figures are described with era details.

Bath Billy” Lawrence Daniel Wilkinson Maine Lowell Ames Master Detective John Kingsly Broad Street Old City Hall Center Water Streets Lawrence Kingsly Gould Store James C. Ledyard Boston James R. Wood Walter Wiggin Wood Brunswick Gould Bangor Reed Wilkinson Thomaston Ledyard James Bailey William E. Harriman Oak Street Charles True William Crocker Hugh Tibbetts O. A. Kittridge Bath Savings Institution Pierce Block Detective Wood

Goodwill Club Sees Six Week Card Party Winners

The Goodwill club held a weekly card party with Mrs Lester Knight and E. V. Reed winning first in whist. Low scores went to Mrs. Annie Wilson and Lester Knight. Bridge winners were Mrs. Alex St. Pierre and Edward Murphy with consolations to Mrs. Lawrence Putnam and Nelson Rice. Miss Elizabeth A. Fletcher of Aurora visited, joining relatives at 16 Marshall Street.

Goodwill] Club Lester Knight E. V. Reed Annie Wilson Alex St. Pierre Edward Murphy Lawrence Putnam Nelson Rice Harry Waltersbridge Mabel Jack Elizabeth A. Fletcher Aurora Harry E. Nelson Marshall Street Mitchell School Miss Fletcher Bath Robert A. Fletcher Washington Street Mrs. Fletcher

Phippsburg Grange Holds Enjoyable Meeting

The Phippsburg Bodwell Grange gathered last week with 31 members including officers. Coffee and cookies were served at the end. Neighbors and visitors were noted in town, and Walter C. Rogers was congratulated on winning the Bath mayoralty contest.

Bodwell Grange Charles Huff Dromore Bay Farm Carl McIntire Lamie Wallace Lewiston Wilbur S. Bull Brightwater Colony Bull Waterford Meadowbrook Ralph Coombs Eugene Portland Howard Bowker Fred Perry Meadowbrook Road Charles Thistle Emma Perry John Tracy Woolwich Langdon Thistle Andrew Leighton Anna Walter C. Rogers Bath Mr. Rogers Dromore Phippsburg

West Side YMCA dormitory rooms ready for occupancy

The west side top floor of the YMCA dormitory is completed bringing 30 rooms with running water tile baths and telephone lines into use. Construction led by Ralph E Seekins involved 20 sub contractors and rapid nine week completion with Sundays and holidays worked. First tenants include Raymond Smith Nathan Press and R W Foss. An open house will be announced later. Dawn Irene White celebrates first birthday with Brunswick friends.

Y.M.C.A Ralph E. Seekins Seekins Raymond Smith Nathan Press Uptown Theatre R W. Foss Telephone Company Warren Kenneall

Club Garrett to Host Informal Dance at Hotel Sedgwick

Miss Doris M Scott and fellow committee members announce an informal dance sponsored by Club Garrett. The event runs Saturday night from 8 30 to 12 at Hotel Sedgwick with Brim Jewett and his orchestra providing the music.

Doris M. Scott Joseph H. Mullaney Louise M. Trainor Walter J. Anliker, Jr F James G. Jenkins Edith G. Small Nathan W. Watson Karl Olsen Club Garrett Sedgwick Brim Jewett Hotel Sedgwick

Sagadahoc Selective Service lists twenty six draftees

The Sagadahoc draft board announced twenty six men from Bath and area will depart March 14 for service. Three volunteers from Bath are Robert E. Hart Walter O. Armstrong and George W. Page Jr. One conscientious objector Robert M. Thistle of Phippsburg will serve noncombatant duty. Judge Keegan invited to address the group before departure.

Selective Service Board Sagadahoc County Bath Robert E. Hart Floral Street Walter O. Armstrong Center Street George W. Page, Jr High Street Robert M. Thistle Phippsburg John J. Keegan Dwight E. Adams Bowdoin Sheepscot Leon P. Levesque Topsham Amos E. Fosher Pearl Street Julian M. Woodward Alden W. Steen Old Brunswick Road Gilbert E. Langley Upper Washington Street Frederick S. Meacham John J. Yambor Henry A. Rideout North Street Hartley E. Lounsbury Woolwich Lester Ray Young Green Street Carroll C. Allen Edward Cunningham Georgetown Laurence A. Yambor

Bath Mayor Heskell Travels to Washington Then Returns

Mayor Heskell left Bath Monday for Washington with John Parker to press for housing and school funding. After learning of an election, he diverted to New York and decided to return home Tuesday night, bearing travel costs and stating he could not secure assurances from the others.

Heskell Washington, D. C John Parker New York Bath Haskell Brewster Statec Washington Portland

Queen Esther Lodge Hosts Guest Officers Night

Queen Esther Rebekah lodge held a guest officers night at Odd Fellows hall with 100 attendees. One candidate was initiated. guest officers from Union Portland Lewiston Lisbon Falls Gardner and Augusta officiated as supper and dining room committees presented.

Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellows Hall Clemmie Robbins Union Noble Grand Rena Prout Portland Theresa Strout Lewiston Blanche Curtis Lisbon Falls Nellie Simpson Blanche Plummer Lisbon Grace Taylor Doris Smith Pauline Goodwin Gray Margaret Codwell Zetta Bachelder Augusta Beverly Hart Margaret Kilgore Gardiner R. P. Capen Lodge Brunswick Auburn Richmond Wallace Atwood Horace Ward Alfred Jean Leonard Lord T. A. Potter Ernest Heal Everett Lemont Charles Nelson John Moore John Gillesme Henry T. B. Leeman Edward V. Reed

Colonial Club Elects New Officers at Annual Meeting

Marius H. Page was elected president and Donald Wilson vice president at the Colonial club annual meeting on Tuesday night. Clayton Fortier was reelected treasurer, Howard Mayo secretary after Harold J. Footer declined. Boyd Bailey and Nathan Watson were named director and finance committee member for respective terms. The club will host the Woodfords club next Tuesday in a return game tournament and Roland Robinson was named committee chair with Dwight W. Pierce and Edwin F. Ramsay as associates. about 60 visiting members expected.

Marius H. Page Colonial Club Donald Wilson Clayton Fortier Howard Mayo Harold J. Footer Boyd Bailey Nathan Watson Woodfords Club Roland Robinson Dwight W. Pierce Edwin F. Ramsay

Funeral service for Harvard H. Lord held at Curtis

The funeral of Harvard H. Lord occurred Wednesday afternoon at Curtis funeral home with Rev. Charles M. Tubbs officiating. The body will be moved Thursday to Ellsworth for burial at Woodbine cemetery at two o'clock.

Harvard H. Lord Curtis Funeral Home Charles M. Tubbs Grace Church Ellsworth Woodbine Cemetery

Also Mentioned on This Page

Parker Colby Collegians Elks Iron Lung Fund James G. Dann Garden City N. Y Ralph G. Stetson Mr. Stetson John McInnes, Jr Stroudwater Maine General Hospital McInnes Nequasset Farm Bureau Good Will Club Mary L. Wright Charles Eastman Hobart F. Ames Carolyn D. Wing Newquasset Farm Bureau Goodwill Club Dawn Irene White Ralph White Jr Beacon Street Gerald Coppersmith Joseph Richards Shirley Bacon Helen Mae Holt Sue Stover Beverly Ann White Marilyn Bacon Ronnie Shirley Shields Donald Holt Sagadahoc Queen Esther Lodge H. H. Lord Miss Hennessy Popular Demand Hennessy Bath, Marne
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