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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1942

Page

5

Soldier confesses to stealing cars in wild escapade

Peter Watts Jr a Fall River Mass soldier stationed near an Army post confessed to seizing three autos wrecking two and injuring two people. He pleaded guilty to operating without a license and larceny and was bound over to Saga dahoc Superior Court. He escaped from Wiscasset police leaping from a car and later was captured in Bath.

Memorial Hospital Wiscasset Bath City Herbert Mariner John P. Crosby Peter Watts, Jr Fall River Mass Watts Gardiner R. Deering Paul A. Gregware Crosby Walter Davis North Street Water Street Alton Erskine Bastille Mary Schmal Bath Montsweag Harvey Perry Richmond Perry Christis Robbins Cedar Grove Carl Front Street Woolwich Crosby and Mariner Deering Hanford Noble Ladner Gardiner Center Washington Streets

Mother and Daughter Banquet at Winter Street Church

The annual Mother and Daughter banquet at Winter Street church will be Thursday evening March 12 in the ladies room. Mrs Arthur C Le mont serves as general chairman. Mrs Andrew Hill, Wellesley graduate, will speak on The Home a Bulwark in a World at War. She and her naval officer husband witnessed Pearl Harbor. Hostesses and waitresses are named.

Winter Street Church Arthur C. Lemont Andrew Hill Hill Wellesley College Tunahou Hawaii Pearl Harbor Charles Hewitt, Jr John Taylor Carl E. Abee Fred J. Higgins Earl Kimble William Crowley Rupert M. Irvine John Cook Henry O. McCabe Henry ©.Trowbridge George Hastings Clifford B. Smith Roscoe McFadden

Elks Minstrel Show Rehearsals Progress

Preparations are well under way for the Elks Annual Minstrel Show to be held Monday and Tuesday nights March 23 and 24 at Morse High School Auditorium. Directed by F Waldo Marshall of Bath Iron Works with Ralph W MacDonald as general chairman, the event raises funds for Civilian Defense medical equipment. Rehearsals are planned at the Elks home Wednesday and at the High School Sunday, with Edward Gaudreau directing the music.

Elks Morse High School F. Waldo Marshall Bath Iron Works Corp Ralph W. MacDonald the Elks’ Home Edward Gaudreau

Engagement of Maxine E Carleton announced

Mr and Mrs Earle Carleton of West Boothbay Harbor announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Maxine Edith Carleton to Corp John H Tourtillotte of Officers Headquarters Providence R I Corp Tourtillotte is a son of Mrs Ethel M Tourtillotte of 283 Center Street this city and the late Ralph Tourtillotte Miss Carleton graduated Boothbay Harbor high School class of 1940 and attended the Maine School of Commerce in Portland She is employed in the office of Frank L Sample Jr Inc in SC0 aa Tourtillette graduated Morse high School class of 1936 and is now stationed in Providence R I Virginia Parker entertained a group of little friends at her home Tuesday evening the occasion being her eighth birthday.

Earle Carleton West Boothbay Harbor Maxine Edith Carleton Corp John H. Tourtillotte Providence R. I. Corp Tourtillotte Ethel M. Tourtillotte Center Street Ralph Tourtillotte Carleton Boothbay Harbor High School Maine School of Commerce Portland Virginia John Parker North Street

Richmond Hobby Show and Republican Convention Details

The Richmond Hobby Show will be held at the Methodist church Thursday and Friday evenings. Five delegates may be sent from Richmond to the Republican State and District Convention in Portland on April 1 and 2. The opening session begins at 4 p.m. on the first day, with headquarters at the Falmouth hotel and the convention in City Hall. Attendance is expected to around 2,000. Local real estate transfers include Lancaster to Anderson, Davis to Grace, and Davis to Douglass. Residents travel updates and hospital and funeral notices, plus a visit by Rev. Frederick W. Smith.

Richmond Portland Falmouth Office of Register of Deeds Arthur L. Lancaster Carl F. Anderson Lillian E Davis Allen E. Grace William E. Davis Benjamin B. Douglass Annie Johnson Augusta Frank Beedle Marshall Small Putney East Orange N. J Wilbur Small Harold Richardson Stanley Richardson Auburn Gretchen Ernest Hodgkins Gardiner General Hospital Rosalie George Sanford Charles N. Kennedy Bath Memorial Hospital Frederick W. Smith Christian Civic League Waterville Baptist Church Sarah Preble Ida Hosmer Cora Conley Frank Preble

Annual Meeting of Bath Country Club Sets Higher Dues

Bath Country Club stockholders convened at Bath Savings Institution with strong attendance. The club expressed optimism for a longer season due to daylight time and endorsed a dues increase for men from 25 to 35 annually plus tax, while rates for women and juniors remain the same plus tax. Directors Adams Burden Main Webber reelected for three years. Bridgham reappointed as corporation clerk. Post meeting, directors elected Small as president Furber as treasurer Webber as secretary. Merseyside School golf club granted free course use for remainder of current school year under standard restrictions.

Bath Country Club Bath Savings Institution William M Adams Alex Burden Archibald M. Main Harry C. Webber Edward W. Bridgham Ini Donald O. Small Willian A Furber Harry C

Philathea class meets on Monday in Bath

Philathea class of Corliss Street church held its monthly business meeting Monday evening in the small vestry. Hostesses were Mrs. Earl Homorany, Mrs. Fenton Moore, Mrs. Francis Norton and Mrs. R. Raymond Palmer. Crab meat rolls cake and coffee were served. Next meeting April 13 will be hosted by Mrs. Medford N. Perham of West Bath chairman, Mrs. Chester Plant, Mrs. Courtney Stover of West Bath and Mrs. Robert Sutter. A money raising committee was named: Mrs. F. Arthur Berry chairman, Mrs. Bernice, Mrs. Harold Walker and Mrs. Steven Brace. Mr. and Mrs. Warry Bartlett of Berlin, N. H. were weekend guests of their cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Burden of Bedford Street, where their son Warren Bartlett, employed at Bath Iron Works, makes his home.

Warry Bartlett Berlin N. H Ralph O. Burden Bedford Street Warren Bartlett Bath Iron Works Clement Yates Danvers Mass Yates Louis Lempesis Marblehead Fred W. Larrabee Larrabee Grove N. J. Simard Richard Carl Graves Cook’s Corner Harry Vinal J. Everett Mayo Trufants Crossing Bath Earl French Russell Street Nazarene Church James Brann Pegey Eugene and Ronald Coopers Minls West Bath J. B. Cooke Edwin W. Haggett Watertown Byron Steele James B. Lemont Brookline Walter Adler Harold Freeman Sunnyside Farm East Brunswick William Fields Hardings Harry Snow Virginia Brunswick James’ Brann Peggy Eugene Cooper's Mills Courtney Stover Alonzo G. Fisher Park Street John Wharff Foster’s Point Road Chester A. Plant Wallace Plant Arthur L. Plant Florence Blake Portland Pvt Fred Todd Corp Alfred Martiniski Fort Preble Cape Elizabeth Fred Cary

Georgetown Bath Notes and Social Items Reflect Winter Ailments

Town column reports Mrs Alfred Rowe ill at Bath Memorial hospital and several measles cases in Georgetown. A Red Cross meeting at Mrs Ernest Heal’s home is praised for efforts despite a storm. Ernie Heal travels to Boothbay Harbor to inspect the tug Seguin under repair. Neighbors shop, visit, and note improvements at homes including Alfred Rowe’s in Georgetown. Sergeant Warren Todd arrives safely in port and Commander Dalrymple reports for service at Newport.

Alfred Rowe Bath Bath Memorial Hospital Red Cross Ernest Heal Heal Everett Stevens Elmer Palmer Jis Boothbay Harbor Roy Newman William Todd Gilbert Gunnell John Waltham Mass Gunnell Thomas Williams West Georgetown Ralph Davis Melsin Cunningham Rapheal Higgins Rosalind Fcl. Hinckley Sagadahoc Bay Carroll Powers Stanley Flower Ing J. F. Higgin Martha Fielding Beatrice Abbott Thomas Bird Leonard Dodge Laura Horn Horn James Oliver Judy Oliver Wallace Pierce Byron Campbell Seguinland John F. Thompson Brooklyn N. Y Walter Newdick Thompson Flewelling Sergt Warren S.todd Bath Iron Works Corp Sidney C. Dalrymple Newport R. I Dalrymple Chester William

Nurses Plan Friday Screenings Of Bombing Scenes

The Nurses Staff of Meniial hospital arranged to show moving lectures Friday in Lewiston and Bath. Civilian Defense official Raymond Adams will lead the program with Red Cross first aid footage and incendiary bomb EOD material. Invitations extend to all Civilian Defense groups and interested residents.

Meniial Hospital London Red Cross Esther Grigory Esther Murph AR Po Lewiston Raymond Adams Augusta Henry Sheffield

Storm snarls traffic with multicar crashes on Route 1

A severe Friday storm blanketed the city with slush and heavy snow, causing numerous accidents and massive traffic tieups. The fiercest crash occurred on Route 1 Woolwich near Ryans Corner when Lawrence Berry of Wiscasset collided head on with a Chevrolet truck, injuring the truck driver and a passenger while a sister and another passenger sought treatment. Minor injuries occurred elsewhere as vehicles stalled on hills and buses struggled to climb Lemont street. Police cited a third car entering High Street from Richardson, forcing a swerve that left Selwyn Towne Jr and George Getchell with left-side damage, while Harry Moore faced a stop sign violation charge.

Route 1 Woolwich Ryans Corner Lawrence Berry Wiscasset Thelma Berry Bath Messenger Carlton Bridge Center Street Hill Washington Street Center Pine Street Walker Street Weeks Street Marshall Street Lemont Street Lemont Street Hill Richardson High Streets Selwyn H. Towne, Jr High Street George E. Getchell Getchell Towne Richardson Street Harry L. Moore Bs Moore Moore Woould

Marriage Intentions Recently Recorded in Bath and Bowdoinham

Clyde Milan Hatch and Nina Maude McCauslin of Bath. Russell Bolland Dorr and Roberta Ho Lancaster of Bowdoinham. John A Kulja Jr and Cea George with Arlene Bo Harnish of Bath. David Tillman Sprague and Edith Clarice Stone of Bath. Thomas C Staples of Bath and Maarne Bailey of Woolwich. Chive M Towle of Topsham and Beatrice McLewis of Gerald C Goodwin and Margaret FC Coffill of Bath. Miss Margaret Ko Sampson and Miss Gloria June Readey of Manchester NH. The event grouped at Vesper George School of Art as part of 13th Annual Art Week. Dean Cleare hosted. the program occurred Tuesday evening at 42-44 St Botolph Street. Mr and Mrs Carleton W Lowell of Pine Street visited Cape Elizabeth with daughter Mrs Archie Seekitis.

Chesley L Hutchins Clyde Milan Hatch Nina Maude McCauslin Bath Russell Bolland Dorr Roberta Ho Lancaster Bowdoinham John A Kulja, Jr Cea George Arlene Bo Harnish David Tillman Sprague Edith Clarice Stone Thomas C Staples Maarne Bailey Woolwich Chive M ‘Towle Margaret Ko Sampson John Sampson High Street Gloria June Readey Manchester Vesper George School of Art Boston Dean Cleare St. Botolph Street

Five Islands Community Notes and Local Events

The Five Islands Library Auxiliary enjoyed a pleasant afternoon with Mrs J J Gibson and planned a future meeting with Mrs Frances Aderton. Miss Mary Louise Pinkham celebrated her 14th birthday with friends Jackie and Lorraine Sawyer Ida MacGillivary Betty Rittall and Barbara Pinkham present. The Five Islands firemen held their monthly meeting at the station followed by lunch and social hour. Various residents including Lermond Davis and Dr Irwin Bookers dock were mentioned for injuries and incidents. A Merry Maids 4 H club meeting at Library hall hosted 14 visitors and a piano sing session. Other items include jigsaw puzzles arriving from Mrs C F Knight and numerous local visits and travels among Bath Kittery and Georgetown residents.

J. J. Gibson Frances Aderton Mary Louise Pinkham Jackie Lorraine Sawyer Ida MacGillivary Betty Rittall Barbara Pinkham Pinkham George Philbrook Freeport J. W Hyssong George Gray William Marr Horace E. Wade Woolwich Five Islands William Stacey W. E. Gray Peggy and Charlotte Bath Vernon, Jr Gray Library Hall Merry Maids 4-H Club F. P. Carr Audrey Pinkham Jacqueline Sawyer C. F. Knight Waterbury Conn Eddie Carr Portland Fred P. Carr Frank MacMahan Somerville Mass Vincent Davis Kittery Lester Davis Victor Pinkham Barbara Rapheal Higgins Rosalind Georgetown Center Orville Rowe Carrie H. Stevens Boston Isabel Stevens Marion Stevens Ransom Sawyer Charles Guptill

Pins and insignia awarded to women completing course

The Red Cross Motor Corps awarded pins and insignia Friday at the State Armory to six women who completed the corps training. The ceremony, led by Mrs Joseph J. Smith, honored those who finished standard and advanced first aid and motor mechanics, drill, driving tests, and bomb and gas instructions. About 14 more women are nearing completion. the group afterward continued with class drills. Carl Dearborn of South Street visited Portsmouth, NH.

Red Cross Motor Corps State Armory Joseph J. Smith Red Cross Motor Corps John Parker Granville Mo Colby Eleanor Po Danforth Elmer Dow Enid Mo Sawyer Etta Thurlow Louis Catho Smalls Garage Ralph Card State Guard Marks and Percy W. Kings

West Bath Social News Highlights Local Visits and Events

West Bath residents share guests and family visits from Danvers Marblehead Cooper's Mills and East Brunswick. Local gatherings include a West Bath Parent-Teacher supper at the orange hall and revival guest duties at Nazarene church with many Bath residents dropping by.

Bath Iron Works Corporation Meeting Summary

The Bath Iron Works annual meeting heard no changes to officers or directors. Stockholders present approved a dividend of 50 cents per share for holders of record March 21, payable April 1, 1942. Re-elected officers were William S. Newell, Archibald M. Main, Sidney L Baton, and Wadleigh B. Drummond. Seven directors were re elected. four named continued: Charles H. Cahill, Ross W. Judson, J Kenneth Hall, and John R. Newell.

Bath Iron Works Corp William S. Newell Archibald MM. Main Sidney L Baton

Gepesta Sewing Circle Public Card Party At Ma sone Pemple

Gepesta Sewing Circle plans a public card party Tuesday afternoon at Ma sone Pemple. Marcel 17 tables may be reserved with Mrs. Luther Thompson, Mrs. Annette Merrill and Mrs. Harold Hodgkins. Refreshments will be served and an apron table will be on the program.

Gepesta Sewing Circle Masone Pemple Marcel Luther Thompson Annette Merrill Harold Hodgkins

Woolwich Infant Dies From Burns In Gasoline Explosion

Blanche Auta Chubbuck, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Chubbuck of Woolwich, died at Memorial hospital from third degree burns after a gasoline motor washing machine exploded in the kitchen. Born September 1, 1940 in Woolwich, she passed away Monday night. Funeral held Wednesday at Curtis Funeral Home, 942 Washington Street.

Blanche Auta Chubbuck Harvey Chubbuck Woolwich Memorial Hospital

Mrs Ethel M Burns Dies In Bath At 65

Ethel May Burns 65 wife of Wilbur D Burns died suddenly at 5 30 Tuesday morning at 1093 Washington street Bath. Born in Durham October 19 1876 she lived in Bath since 1924 moving from Lisbon Falls. Survived by husband two daughters Mrs William A Perry and Miss Lera D Burns two grandsons Richard C Perry and William A Perry Jr and one brother Bennie Bowie of North Chesterville. Funeral Friday at two in Curtis funeral home 942 Washington.

Ethel May Burns Wilbur D. Burns Washington Street Mrs. Burns Durham Millard Flora William) Bowie Bath Lisbon Falls William A. Perry Lera D. Burns Richard C. Perry William A. Perry, Jr Bennie Bowie North Chesterville Curtis Funeral Home

Mrs Ida M Hunt Dies At 82 In Bath Area

Mrs Ida M Hunt 82 widow of Horatio Hunt died Wednesday at her son Frank A King’s home 35 Oliver Street Bath Born November 29 1859 in Bath daughter of William J and Sarah Gardiner Cressey Lived in Bath until six years ago moved to Brunswick Her sons James E King Bath Sherman B King Cambridge Massachusetts and Frank A King Bath survive along with grandchildren great grandchildren and great great grandchildren The funeral was held at Curtis? church at 3 30 PM.

Ida May Hunt Horatio Hunt Frank A. King Oliver Street Hunt Bath William J Sarah (Gardiner) Cressey Brunswick Harpswell Road

Raymond E McDonough Dies in Watertown Mass

Raymond E McDonough 46, husband of Louise Sonia of this city, died suddenly in Watertown March 5. A military funeral was held at 8 from 15 Sunset road and a requiem mass at Our Lady of Mercy church Bel mont. He worked for New England Telephone and Telegraph and belonged to Alexander Graham Bell post American Legion. Survived by widow, two sisters, brother.

Watertown Mass Raymond E. McDonough Louise Sonia Sunset Road Our Lady of Mercy Belmont McDonough New England Telephone and Telegraph Co Alexander Graham Bell Post American Legion Bath John E. Sonia Beacon Street Sonia

Mrs. Annie Eagan Dies at 74 in Brunswick

Mrs. Annie Eagan 74 widow of Elwood Eagan died Thursday at her home 13 Noble street Brunswick. Born in Bath August 28 1867 she was daughter of William Tr and Rosa McKown Given. Survived by brothers Winfield Given Newcastle and Frank Given Bath and a sister Evie M Cobett Brunswick. Mrs Charles Miller entertained Mrs John Rines at 928 High Street Tuesday evening with bridge and a birthday cake for Mrs Rines noting her birthday.

Annie Eagan Elwood Eagan Noble Street Brunswick Bath William Tr Rosa McKown Given Winfield Given Newcastle Frank Given Evie M. Cobett Charles Miller John Rines High Street Mrs. Rines

Also Mentioned on This Page

Draft Board FBI Department of Justice Mr. Hoover Winter Street Elks’minstrel Show Morse High Auditorium Maxine E. Carleton Country Club Donald N. Small Philathea Georgetown City Hall J. Paul Cushman John Howe Union Street Jeff Quincy Cushman Civil Service Branch Washington Daniel Kohirs Mr. Cushman Mr. Kohr Ryan’s Carleton W Lowell Archie L. Seekitis Carl Dearborn South Street Portsmouth Bath Iron Works ‘Corporation Meeting Ethel M. Burns Ida M. Hunt Raymond E. M'Donough Watertown, Mass Fred S, Curtis & CO Thomas KR. Huston
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