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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1943

Page

8

Court Opens Tickets On Tuesday Morning Motor Vehicle Dockets

Municipal court heard several motor vehicle cases Tuesday with defendants Charles J. Wilkie F B Engert Antonio Giambatista and an intoxication charge. Wilkie pleaded guilty to operating on a one way Williams Street and was fined 4.70 costs after claiming misread sign placement. Engert admitted guilt and paid 4.70 costs for driving west on Commercial Street with a diagonally placed sign. Giambatista pleaded guilty to parking within one foot of a fire hydrant and costs of 4.70. An additional intoxication case was arraigned and adjourned with similar costs.

Charles J. Wilkie Rockland Williams Street Gardiner R. Deering F. B. Engert Wiscasset Commercial Street Antonio Giambatista Burford Ron Washington Street Middle Mar Saic

Talks and pictures about birds feature Cosmo Garden Club

The Cosmo Garden Club held a meeting with a conservation playlet read aloud by Mrs. Granville Colby and a 34 year bird cry paper. Miss Alice Johnson led the program with colored bird films and an address. Seeds for England were purchased for shipment.

Cosmo Garden Club Moncey Granville Colby Alice Johnson England Ahich Grad Central Grammar Theo Colby Lois McLear Betty Jane Willis Bill George McKinnon Donald McKay Sper Port Philip

Edward Hunt An Ear Ages From Bath To Portsmouth Hospital

Edward Hunt son of Mr and Mrs Ker Hunt of Portsmouth New Hampshire formerly of Bath. During spring vacation he spent time with his parents at Middle Street and was admitted to Portsmouth hospital after sustaining injuries. He is now recovering.

Edward Hunt Hunt Portsresst Merly Bath Portsmouth Federes Endwa- Hunt Middle -Treet

Miss Edith Berg Becomes Bride of Philip T Chaney

Miss Edith Berg and Philip T Chaney of this city wed at 2 PM Sunday at Winter Street Congregational church with Rev Joseph O Purdue performing the double ring ceremony. Attendants were Miss Alice Darrah and Kenneth Chaney. The couple planned a small reception at the bride’s home on Floral street.

Edith Berg Philip T. Chaney Winter Street Joseph O. Purdue Alice Darrah Kenneth Chaney Alna Parker D Chaney Anna Marion Chaney California Morse High US Coast Guard Oxtungut Bath Iron Works Flora Street Gues Bertha LeMoint Orono Chaney

Bourke Russell Wedding Solemnized at Chanute Field

Bourke Russell couple married March 12 at Chanute Field with Chaplain Fitzsimmons presiding. Bride wore white satin gown with veil. bridesmaid Mrs Cullen Shaw of Columbus Louisiana attended. Groom son of Mr and Mrs Wilfrid J Bourke of Bath. best man Francis Buessett of East Orange NJ. Ceremony followed at the home of Mr Lield Duces Rantsu.

Mariel Russell Longfelloaw Avenue Brunswick Lawrence Ciuoidge Bourke Wilfrid J. Bourke Pine Street Bath Chanute Field Rantoul Til Fitzsimmons Valley

Metcalf Announces Engagement of Pauly

Pauly Metcalf announces engagement to Miss Pauly S Alf, daughter of Mrs. Ernest Hardy of 39 Melville Street Supusta le Harmone Eliason of Portland and Bath. Pauly Metcalf is a teacher and was educated at Cons High School and Norham Veachers College. The couple plan a future wedding with the date to be announced.

Pauly Salf Ernest FE Hardy Melville Street Supusta le Harmone Eliason Portland Bath Hardy Auvie Vis Trophey S Phi Sorority Pis St. Portland Harmons Men's Ival Sears

Bath Teachers Club Plans Charity Card Party

The Bath Teachers Club will sponsor a card party on Wednesday evening March 31 in the Morse High School gym. Co chairs Miss Virginia Jewett and David Y. Alkazin of the Morse High staff urge tables, as refreshments are limited by rationing. Six prizes go to winners and proceeds fund the annual teachers scholarship, awarding $100 to a worthy student.

Teachers Club Morse High School Virginia Jewett David Y. Alkazin Morse High

Thayer Announces Engagement of Pauline Mac Thayer

Mr and Mrs Harold H Thayer of 12 Liberty street announce the engagement of their daughter Pauline Mac Thayer to Pfe Alexander Chrystun of New York City. Miss Thayer, Morse High School class of 1942, active in music and dramatics, previously attended Lisbon Falls and North Haven choirs. Chrystun is the son of Mrs Pauline Chrystun of New York and is stationed at an army post near Bath. No wedding date has been set.

Harold H. Thayer Liberty Street Pauline Mac Pfe Alexander Chryston New York City Thayer Morse High School Choos Lisbon Falls North Haven Chrystun Pauline Chnlystun New York Bath

Millicent Coombs Engaged to Pvt Herbert Cook

Mr and Mrs Isaac Coombs of 11 Valley Road announce the engagement of their daughter Millicent Coombs to Pvt Herbert A Cook of the U S Army Air Force. Miss Coombs a Morse High School graduate class of 1942. Cook is the son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Cook of Bath formerly Machias and is stationed at Shepard Field Texas. Also noted is Pvt Robert Hamblett U S A at Sioux Falls S D who has recovered from a recent illness. he is son of Mr and Mrs Edward B Hamblett of 23 Pratt Street.

Isaac Coombs Valley Road Millicent Coombs Herbert A. Cook U.S. Army Air Force Miss Coombs Morse High School Private Cook Arthur Cook Bath Machias Shepard Field Tex Pvt Robert Hamblett Sioux Falls South Dakota Edward B. Hamblett Pratt Street

Veteran WWI veteran buys first Bath Iron Works bus ticket

William O Vigne of 98 Halifax Street became the first ticket purchaser for Bath Iron Works Corp employee transportation. The service debuted with three buses on routes to Camden Waterville and South Paris. Vigne, a WWI veteran, served in Co B 704th Military Police at North Reading MA and was honorably discharged October 13. He praised army life and chose defense work to aid the country.

William O. Vigne Halifax Street Winslow Bath Iron Works Corp Camden Waterville Paris Vigne Winston Bath Iron Works Co. B 704Th Military Police North Reading Mass

Rebekahs hold special meeting Tuesday evening

Queen Esther lodge in Odd Fellows hall in Bath hosted Elva Green Maine Assembly Warden for remarks and a six o'clock supper. About 35 members attended including visiting Queen Esther and District Meeting plans shifted from April to June 23. A March 30 Auburn District Meeting affects rehearsals and a 62nd anniversary program is set for April 6.

Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellows Hall Elva Green Rebekah Assembly of Bath Queen Esther Lodge Rose Jean Herbert Huggard Jennie Farrin Thompson Potter Riger Pierce Alice Johnson Potter V. Maine Rebekah Assembly of Maine Millinocket Lila Sproul Hallowell

First Aid Refresher Course Begins April 5

Bath chapter of the American Red Cross announces Nathaniel Parker will conduct the First Aid Refresher Course starting April 5. Parker will lead instruction and demonstrations for attendees seeking renewed certification and updated safety practices.

Bath American Red Cross Nathaniel Parker

Morse High Veteran Enlistment News and Training Updates

Notes concerning boys in service list Roy E. Peasley class of 1944 who enlisted in 1943 and is on guard duty in Washington D C with address at Marine Barracks 8th and I streets S E Harold Hank Peasley serving with 87th Mountain Infantry Camp Hale Colorado Lieut Litchfield grandson of Dr Plummer of Lisbon Falls at the camp Elmer S Wallace basic training and X ray work at 615 T S S Plc 154 M A A F B T C No 5 Kearns Utah Mrs Charles Sheehan and Mrs John J Keegan visited Lewiston Saturday.

Roy E. Peasley Morse High School Parris Island S.C Washington D. C Roy O. Peasley Marine Barracks 8Th and I Streets S.E Washington, D.C Harold Hank) M. Peasley Harold M. Peasley 87Th Mt. Inf Ser. Co Camp Hale Colo Litchfield Plummer Lisbon Falls Elmer S. Wallace T. S. S. PLC M. A.A.F.B.T.C Kearns Utah Elmer

Bowdoinham note on marriage and community items

Town Clerk records the marriage of Harold W. Greene and Bessie Pratt in Brunswick on March six, noting Greene’s Bowdoinham residence and employment as a truck driver. The list covers speeding cases, Baptist ministers meeting, Red Cross activities, birthday honors, and local society notices with several residents named and their ties to Bowdoinham and surrounding towns.

Jessie Ames Harold W. Greene Bessie Pratt Brunswick Sheldon Christian Greene Harold Florence Stone Greene White River Bowdoinham James Thelma Batchelder Pratt Bowdeinham Raymond Blodgett James H. Ames William Scott Litchfield John Lemmon Portland Topsham Baptist Bowdeinham Baptist Association Baptist Church George B. Wolstenholme Bath Archibald Craig Chauncey Stuart C. B. Sims Gordon Pate Lisbon C. H. Taylor W. E. Lombard Freeport Arthur Darby Lisbon Falls East Bowdoin Ladies Aid Marshall Merryman Red Cross Linwood Skelton Erland Rogers Wilson Freeman Oscar Hatch Robert Bickford Maynard Dow Frank Dow Waterville R. D. Purington Harold Conley Williams East Bowdoinham Merrymeeting Grange American Red Cross Grange Hall Kenneth Emer Hunter Ellis Moore Eldred Curtis Bishop School Gordon Lamoreau William Babb Janice Conley Elsie Miner The Delma Curtis

Past Ladies Club Meets Monday Night in Myr

The Past Ladie club of Myr the lodge of Ode Ladies met Monday evening with Mrs. Joh Hunt and Mrs Amelia Mitchel absent. President Jennie Oliver opened at 8 15. Reports were read and approved. Contract and Flinch games followed with prizes awarded to Gertrude Stewart Lucelia Blake and Mar Curtis in contract and Jennie Oliver Edit Nash in flinch. Refreshments closed the evening. The club meets April 2 with Mrs. Oliver hosting. Also noted: Ralph O Dale Jr, son of the County Attorney, returns to Salem Mass to work for Sylvanus Electric Co after a skiing injury in North Conway.

Myr Lodge of Ode Joh Hunt Michele Street Hunt Amelia Mitchel Jennie Oliver Gertrude Stewart Lucelia Blake Mar Curtis Edit Nash Bedford Street Sadi Savage Oliver Annie Oliver Lizziebel Chaney Pearl Campbell Sadie Davis Emma Daley Edith Nash Ralph O. Dale, Jr O County Ralph. Dale Salem Mass Sylvanus Fleetric Co Conway, N. H Middle Streets White Mountains

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Senior’s, Inc Winter Street Men's Club Witter Westey Free Street Ladies’ Aid New England Annie Lemont J. Albert Redlon Wallace Atwood Emma Copeland Archie Doyle Roscoe P. McFadden Ernest Freeman Charles Walsh John A. Lord Charles Frost Sarah Adams Fred Irish Emma Walker Davis Hatch Edward Smith Trygve Carlson Horace Ward Reginald Farnham Edgar Leavitt Charles Baker Front Street Fred Foote Alice Varney Wn Uing Arthur K. Purington Allen M. Irish C. Stanley Lowell Purdue Duncan E. Littlefiar Illinois Pauly Metcalf Harry J. Carroll High Street Damari- Alta Robert Clunie Bath Teachers’ Club Iron Works Mr. Vigue Francis E. Guerin Vigue Army Marine Corps Guerin Yard Department No. 13 Agnes Simpson Rebekahs Maine Assembly Glennora Moore Noble Grand Queen Esther Evening Star Lodge of Albert Thompson Myrtie Billings City Hall Parker Henry Schofield First Aid Service Schofield Scholfield Charles Sheehan Dumifier Street John J. Keegan Grove Street Lewiston Shore Property Fred B. Reed Co Stanley E. Wallace Pleasant Point Merrymeeting Bay Dowst Winslow St Maine R. W. Chesley Donald Army Air Force Training Corps Miami Beach Fla Robert Camp Davis N. C Caliope Carras A. M. Craig George Jarvis Charles Follades Alice Dixon Richmond Annie Weeks Mund Gilpatrick Richard Bancroft Welles Mass Carrie Kendal Wallace Hunter Bath I Emily Chase King House Emma Fergus M Matthews Margaret Gile Camp Edna Mass William Gile Elizabeth Jewell Bates College Josie Irish Charles Pra Bria Charles Dr. Wilson Hospital Ruth Jones Belmon Mass Thompson Charlotte Smart Ray Smart J. N Palmer Ambrose Saindon Topsha Coombs High School Ruth Grad William A Hopalong Cassidy” Boy i Ritz Brothers Jane Frazee Ilogu Va Row Bradna WM. Lundigan Joan Perry John Loder Eleanor Parker John Hunt Benny Raj Priscitta Lane North Africa Zandra Tarzan Fredric March Veronica Lake Lata Teudad
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