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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1944

Page

3

Phippsburg selects Raymond Wyman as chairman in ninth year

The Phippsburg board of selectmen met in the town hall and, by the vote, Raymond Wyman became chairman for his ninth year, with Willard Lair newly joining the board along with Lendall Green. They plan to assess the year’s finances, note debt reduction, and resume work when help arrives. Marine Growths Inc arrives to build storehouses at Head Beach and begin harvesting the hig ea. Barbara Wyman invited into the atm club Soliditas Latina at Bath High School.

Phippsburg Board of Seecmen Raymond Yman Ndt Marine Growths Inc Erwin Blagge Chicago Elroy Johnson Riley’s Island Head Head Beach Raymond Wyman Barbara Wyman Ahter Swanon Wyman Atm Club Soliditas Latina Orse High School Barbara Bath Leon Eaton Oak Street John Rogers Ernest Rogers Iromore Raymond Maciuire Portland Small Oint Small Point Macintire Ridge J. K. Bowker Merle F. Potter Camp Lee Fred Hussey Brunswick Eugene Bowker Portand Ralph Coombs Delia Johnson-Bolton Ruth Morrison Poland Melvin Wallace Milies Ne Basin Isabel Seavey West Point Maurice Averys Tey Illiamstown Mass Maure, Jr Wilams College Avery

Hooper Rites Held For F E Hooper At Oak Grove

Funeral services for Fred E Hooper were held in the late afternoon with Rev George Scudder officiating. Honorary bearers included Fred P Shaw Jack Shaw Dr Langdon Snipe and Harry C Webber. Active bearers were Harry Warner Vernon Miller Daniel Williams and Ian H Ramsay, Union veterans charter member. Burial followed in the family lot at Oak Grove.

Fred E. Hooper Eorge Scudder Fred Phaw Jack Shaw Dr. Langdon Snipe Harry C. Webber Harry Warer Vernon Miller Union Hooper Daniel Williams Ilan H. Ramsay Oak Grove

Police Prowl Car Recovered After Weekend Incident

A weekend disturbance involved a missing patrol car and a suspect, Arthur Terrio. Terrio admitted guilt to charges and paid fines, while other individuals faced speeding, reckless driving, and intoxication charges with varied penalties. A man linked to a manslaughter case had the charge not pressed.

Terrio First National Columbia Hotel Charles T. Small Joseph Williams Gardiner R. Deering Lloyd Nickerson Bath Street Woolwich Nickerson Francis W. Powers John P. Carey James Abramson Naval Air Station Brunswick Augusta Sagadahoc

Theta Chapter Meeting Includes Founders Day Plans

Theta chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met Tuesday evening with Miss Madge Stacy, presided by Mrs. Harmon Eliason. Members planned Easter Sale for Pine Tree Society and Founders Day to be observed March 21 with buffet supper at Mrs. Brewster Sedgwick’s home.

Brewster Sedgwick Middle Street John A. Greene Jr Eleanor Danforth Richard Haskell North Street Madge Stacy William Turpie Albert Coombs Harmon Eliason Catherine Legard Burt Osgood John M. Conley, Jr John A. Greene, Jr Leonard Wetherbee Nathan W. Watsiss Helen Hayes Roberta 7Eanor Danforth Linwood W. Haynes

Mrs Hobart Ames Travels To Seattle To Visit Kin

Mrs Hobart Ames of Dummer Street left for Seattle Washington to spend a few weeks with her son and wife Mr and Mrs Herbert Fuller.

Hobart Ames Dummer Street Seattle Wash Herbert Fuller

Village Social Roundup At Vestry And Homes

Numerous local residents attend church and social events through the week. St Patrick gatherings, card parties, and family visits span Bath and nearby communities with ties to Morong Oliver and Lowell families.

Reverend Greenwood Receives Surprise Birthday Cake

Rev Lawrence B Greenwood of this city has preached to inmates at the Town Farm in Brunswick for a year, missing only one Sunday. Last Sunday matron Yvonne Tupper brought in a birthday cake with one candle, symbolizing the weekly meetings. An elderly resident praised the frosting as well. The pastor planned to share a slice but carried it home for the week, deeply moved by the inmates gesture.

Lawrence B. Greenwood Brunswick Greenwood Yvonne Tupper

Genesta Circle Meets Wednesday Evening

Genesta Sewing Circle met Wednesday of last week with Mrs. Clifford B. Smith of Bedford street. Joint hostess was her mother Mrs. Luther Thompson. Plans discussed for a public supper with tentative date set for April 12. A white elephant sale conducted by Miss Eleanor Danforth raised funds. Remaining time was spent in knitting, sewing, and social hour. Members present included Mrs. Herbert Morse, Mrs. Fred Osgood, Mrs. David Rich, Mrs. Leeman Drake, Mrs. David Alkazin, Mrs. Lawrence Lord, Mrs. John Trask, Mrs. Frank Danforth, Miss Eleanor Danforth, and Mrs. Luther Thompson.

Genesta Sewing Circle Clifford B. Smith Bedford Street Luther Thompson Eleanor Danforth Treasury Herbert Morse Fred Osgood David Rich Leeman Drake David Alkazin Lawrence Lord John Trask Frank Danforth Aro Luthe Thompson

Popham Beach St Patrick’s Party For School Fund

A St Patrick’s Day event at the Popham Schoolhouse this Thursday at seven, hosted by the Popham Circle. Refreshments sold will fund electric bills and other school expenses. The article also lists local attendance and spelling records, community updates, and visits from area residents.

Popham School Popham Circle Gloria Oliver Merrill Oliver Ernest Oliver Bertha Newdick Mary Newdick Walter Newdick Ellen Newdick Ilene Percy Virginia Perkins

West Bath Graders Confer Degrees on Class of 17

West Bath porunve conferred the first and second degrees on a class of 17 candidates Monday evening in a colorful ceremony by the newly organized uny ladies degree team. The event featured tableaux such as The Sowers Fate and A Tribute To Flora, with Mrs Rose Jean and Miss Mary Deehan leading participants, a large illuminated cross centerpiece, and a reception with refreshments afterward.

West Bath Porunve Uny William Armstrong Flora Rose Jean Mary Deehan Marilyn Beecker Barbara Gallagher Mildred Bowie Persis Miller Marie Marto Judy Arthur C. Lymont Cairmany Martha Crocker Courtney Stovt Raymond Clark Goclach Dancin Buw- Camnam

Humming Bird Brownies Meet at Dike School

The Humming Bird Brownies gathered Monday at the Dike school and showed off their handkerchiefs they had hemmed themselves. Miss Whitney, serving as judge, selected the standout project from the display.

Brownies Award Prizes and March Food Sale Planned

Clara Hanscomb Betty McPhee and Lorraine Allen received prizes for best workmanship while other Brownies won small prizes for sewing. They will hold a March 22 food sale with P T A, mothers to bake items for proceeds to fund Brownie materials. Attendees included Marjorie Mailley Wanita Estes June Labbie Beverly Deering Gay Fitzgerald Janet Sharkey Marilyn Hogan Carol Loeschner Anita Deering Lucy Fullerton Jerolyn Harris and Mrs J H Labbie.

Clara Hanscomb Betty McPhee Lorraine Allen Marjorie Mailley Wanita Estes June Labbie Beverly Deering Gay Fitzgerald Janet Sharkey Marilyn Hogan Carol Loeschner Anita Deering Lucy Fullerton Jerolyn Harris J. H. Labbie

Funeral Services Held for Mrs Florence Seivers

Funeral services for Mrs Florence Seivers wife of Hans Seivers were conducted Monday at 3 pm at Curtis Funeral Home with Rev Charles M Tubbs officiating. Floral offerings reflected high esteem as bearers James A Broom Fred Rose George Broton Woodbury Brackett. Burial followed in Oak Grove Cemetery in the family lot.

Florence Se Ivers Hans Seivers Curtis Funeral Home Charles M. Tubbs Grace Episcopal Church James A. Broom Fred Rose George Broton Woodbury Brackett Houston Oak Grove Cemetery

Mrs Wallace Funeral Held At Curtis Funeral Home

Funeral services for Mrs HatTie Wallace were held Monday at 2 PM from Curtis Funeral Home with Rev Ralph Mohney officiating. The body entombed for burial in the family Lotebfield tomb.

Hattie Wallace Curtis Funeral Home Washington Street Ralph Mohney Winter Street Church Tia Lotebfield

Miss Barbara Ross Helps Extend Governor Sewall's Augusta Weekend

Miss Barbara Ross secretary to Governor Sumner Sewall in Augusta left her home on High Street over the weekend.

Barbara Ross Sumner Sewall Augusta High Street

Richard Rice Visits Family Before Navy Training

Richard Rice USN second son of Herbert Rice from South Portland formerly Bath stayed with his uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Howard Rice on Mechanic Street. He spent a few days in Boston before departing Tuesday for training.

Richard Rice U.S.N Herbert Rice South Portland Bath Howard Rice Mechanic Street Boston

Also Mentioned on This Page

Phippsburg Wyman Bros F. E. Hooper Night Force Mercy George R. Crocker Memorial Hospital Arthur Terrio Crocker Theta Chapter Stacy Parker Miss Robie Leston Harrington George Morong Earl Lowell E. M. Wyman A. E. Oliver Owen Richardson Allie Rollins Charles Blaisdell Walter Cushing Grace Cushing Eugene Harrington Morong Rollins St. Patrick's Day Stanton Dozois Lawrence Carlisle Arthur Brown Alonzo Lowell Sebasco Estates W. A. Lowell Lewis F. Lowell Auburn Lowell Lewis Lowell Elwood Hathorne Natalie Charles Llaisdell William Hemmer Earl Hamel H. D. Mank Harold Barku John D. Libby Sally Bill Lowell Marie Wyman Sandra Mank Dorothy Cushing Leroy Perkins Winneganee Parson Greenwood Brunswick Town Farm Genesta Circle Popham Beach Ruth MacGregory Maine George Crowther University of Maine Charles P. Bradford Popham Benjamin Britt Sebago Lake State Park Fort Baldwin Peter Isaacson Stone House Lester Morse Winneganze Clarence Perkins Thomas Percy Providence R. I Minot Percy Crowley Addison Guy Crowley Bath Iron Works John Chaffee Mineo Percy Harry Spencer Beverly Small Arline Small North Yarmouth Academy Charles Small Young Ladies P T.A Mrs. Wallace Elgin Stata Lithinemht Masten Mixe Payne Witout Arty - Loink Potton Pecca Retew The Red Cross Center Street
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