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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1942

Page

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Scout Leaders Urge Oath Based Training At PTA Meeting

Dane Wescott of the Boy Scout Council stresses that if boys live by the Scout oath, the nation's future is secure. He notes Scouts aid Civilian Defense with aluminum drives, defense bond and Red Cross campaigns, and training as messengers. Local hosts include Mrs. Norman W. Howard and Mrs. Horace G. Morse.

Dane Wescott Falmouth Boy Scout Council Portland Bath North Center Grace Church P.T.A William W. Dennison Wencott Wescott Escott Red Cross Westbrook Lewiston Auburn Mr. Weacott Norman W. Howard Horace G. Morse

Bath Girl Scouts Serve Community In Several Ways

Bath Girl Scouts contributed to the community through Needlework Guild donations, Christmas gifts for city institutions, health seal sales, and Red Cross work. Senior and intermediate troops knit, sew, and donate items. first aid and defense badges advance as leaders guide diverse projects across the city.

Bath Old Ladies’ Home Old Folks' Home Memorial Hospital Red Cross Okuiyoka Red Rose Wild Rose Wise Owl Pine Tree Pine Cone Peter Pan Robin Hood Brownies Linwood F. Carr Mary Elizabeth Carroll Harry E. Collins Stanley R- Hunter Dana Williams Kirk G. Roberts Willis Hammond R. Clinton McFadden John Kimble Francis B. Corrigan Frederick Burditt Wilmer Voorhees William S. Fradkin Frank S. Saunders Morton Young Robin Hood Jacob Smith A. L. Kramer Busy Bee Leonard F. Wetherbee Roger M. Luke South End Herbert T Caverly Lyndon V. Plummer North End Roy Bradford Charles I. Maiden, Jr

Junior Prom Delights With Classic High School Dance

The first dance of the year, the Junior Prom, sponsored by the class of 10448, was a festive event Friday night. Green and white streamers and lights adorned the gym, while Norman Elvin's orchestra played. Alumni attended as the grand march led by Parker Worrey and Miss Janet Colley opened proceedings.

Norman Elvin Parker Worrey Janet Colley Joseph Spear David MacDonald Edward Jones Robert Mosher R. Hazel Feero

City Council Meeting Confirms Constables

City Council meeting confirms constables may be sworn in and receive credentials by appearing at the City Clerk's office between morning and 5 pm.

Draft numbers of county men liable to call

The Saga dahoe County Selective Service Board No. 1 lists additional draft numbers drawn in Washington. The document provides a long sequence of registrant numbers, names, and addresses across Bath, Brunswick, Topsham, and surrounding towns, with entries from urban to rural routes.

Sagadahoe County Selective Service Board No Washington

Morse High School Names 1942 Valedictorian and Honor Students

Morse High School announces valedictorian Loring Hart and salutatorian Ruth Cogan with two other top seniors Gertrude Dole and Barbara Kidder. New superintendent Harland Ladd greets students at Friday assembly as Hart’s extracurricular leadership and theater roles highlight a distinguished four-year record.

Loring E. Hart Ruth E. Cogan Gertrude Cole Barbara Kidder Loring Edward Hart Morse High School Ruth Edith Cogan Gertrude Dole Barbara M. Kidder Horace P. Herrick Harland A. Ladd Milo Mr. Ladd Herrick Morse Miss Kidder Bath Leavitt Institute Turner

Annual Maine D A R Meet Draws Wide Attendance

The 44th annual Maine D A R conference in Portland drew broad state turnout. Miss Jane Lemont presided as regent with Miss Margaret McIlroy retiring state regent. The event featured memorial rites, reports by state officers, a band from Opportunity Farm, and a Good Citizenship Pilgrimage winner announced by Miss Elsie Rittal.

Dummer Sewall D.A.R Jane Lemont State of Maine Society Portland Immanuel Baptist Church Margaret McIlroy Lewiston Florence Moody Gardiner Elizabeth Wadsworth Edwin Cox Bath James E. Barlow Arthur M. Gosline National Society Fred C. Morgan Saco Carmela Appleby Lisbon Falls the Children of the American Revolution Congress Square Daniel Sheehan Opportunity Farm Foster C. A.R William Fairfield Chap Chicago Elsie Rittal Dresden Mills Bridge Academy Rittal

Minstrel Show Delights Bath Audience at Elks Event

The Annual Elks Minstrel Show at Bath High School drew a capacity crowd Monday and Tuesday. A six piece orchestra under Edward L Gaudreau opened the program with a patriotic decked battleship set and the chorus in gowns and sailors outfits. Interlocutor Doc Farnsworth steered fast paced sketches while Eddie Arsenault teased with jokes and sang Chattanooga Choo Choo. Performers Miss Hazel Thom as and Galen Snow led breezy sketches with Bees in the Tulips and The Brown Jug. Dorses and Archine Hescack with Mrs Barham Pletis sang beautifully, Kathleen Huakkins on accordion backed two solos. Rena Ulmer sang Blues in the Night and was recalled for encores. The show closed with Dido Cutting and Madeline Oliver entertaining the Bath audience before intermission.

Elks More High School Edward L. Gaudreau Doc” Farnsworth Eddie Arsenault Chattanooga Barham Pletis Charles Dorses Bill Bailes Kathleen Huakkins Bath Tiss Rena Ulmer Rocco DeMonte Howard Steen Elmer Dido Bas Matey Heachee Madeline Oliver

Forrest C Legard Seeks Nomination to Legislature

Forrest C Legard a longtime local oil dealer and former City Council member announced his bid for the Republican nomination to the State Legislature in the June primary. He served five years on the City Council including two as alderman and one as president, and held key committee roles. Legard is a World War I veteran and Georgetown native who moved to the city at age 11. Incumbents seeking renomination include Col. George A. Baker and Miss Elizabeth B. Deering.

Forrest C. Legard Maple Grove Avenue Legard Highway and Sewer Board Richard Frates Roland Smith Post. A. L

Central Church League Social Draws Large Turnout

Central Church League held a Monday evening gathering at the parish house with many members present. Guest Nisan Chatios To Shitir read Nothing to Wear and a sketch A Slight Misunderstanding by My Rudolph C. McRae and Mrs Leann ard M. Lord. Cards were played, prizes awarded, and an invitation extended to the first aid class for refreshments. The league plans a meeting next week and Easter Monday April 6 for a test run of free times. supper may be served and committees named. Mrs Nellie Milliken of Waterville visits with her daughter Mrs Harry Knight of Winnegance.

Bailey Evening School of Industries Bath Maine Shipping Bailey Evening School Lucinda Bailey Alice Heald Martha Grant Gertrude Blaisdell Olim David Y. Alkazin Morse High Edith F. Berg Morse Central Church League Nisan Chatios Shitir Rudolph C. McRae Leannard M. Lord George W Dean Dana la Melitire David JL. Wilson

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