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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1942

Page

4

Wiscasset Club Meeting Highlights Local Activities

The Woman's Club held a Friday session with Rev. Cecil L. Witham as guest speaker on the Newton Andover Theological Seminary. Officers announced nominating committee members and a April 24 luncheon plan.

Cecil L. Witham Congregational Church Newcastle Charles Cowley Witham Newton-Andover Theological Seminary Newton Charles Plumstead Harvey R. Pease William Frye Mary Campbell Carolyn S. Varney Bradford C. Redennett Alvin W. Keirsead Keirstead Paul Hutchins Earl W. Pulsifer George Fisher Forest Stone Thomaston

Westport Town Meeting Briefs and Local Notices

The Annual Town meeting opened in Town hall and recessed to March 30 due to missing board of registration members. Several residents are named for illness, travel, or visits, including John Stacey confined with measles, Ordway Lewis in town before meeting, and Betty Richardson visiting Wis casset.

Bodwell Grange Holds Regular Meeting With Program

Bodwell Grange drew over 50 members and five guests for a Friday evening session. A literary program by the music committee led by Past Master E. Melvin Pratt featured community singing, poems, readings, and musical numbers including a Hawaiian guitar solo and violins. A social hour with dancing followed, catered by Mrs. William Blaisdell and Mrs. Charlena Perham.

Bodwell Grange Men of the E. Melvin Pratt Grange Shirley E. Pratt Hitler Hazen Hilton Herbert Scott James Knight Edmund Furber Charles Osborne Donald Bowdoyn Melvin Pratt James the Grange Pratt William Blaisdell Charlena Perham

West Bath Social Notes From Campbell Pond And Nearby

Mrs Robert Metcalf of Campbell Pond dies not. event is Monday in Bath. Mrs John Perkins of East Brunswick guest of Mr and Mrs Stanley Williams. Mrs Ernest Williams returns to Campbell Pond from Bath Memorial Hospital much improved after illness. Mr and Mrs Edward Sampson and Mr and Mrs Edwin Ramsay enjoy Brighams Cove cottages Sunday. Mrs J Everett Mayo returns to Trufants Crossing after two weeks visiting Rev and Mrs E T French in Bath. Walter H Larrabee of Trufants Crossing hospitalized in Bath Osteopathic Hospital. Miss Marion Rose nurse at Bath Memorial Hospital weekends with parents. Mr and Mrs William Dell of Strong NH new Bath residents occupy Larrabee Grove cottage. Mr Dell works at Bath Iron Works. Mrs Ernest Rose and son George with Miss Hazel Heath, Miss Betty Goodell and Edward Larrabee from West Bath visit Portland Monday. Grandchildren Bobby and Billy Haggett visit grandparents in Bath from York Street. Big class attends Tuesday and Thursday first aid at West Bath Grange hall taught by Edward Jenks. about 50 present. Lloyd A Phelan of Winthrop Mass visits Berry’s Mills weekend with Loring D Small.

Robert Metcalf Campbell Pond Bath John Perkins East Brunswick Stanley Williams Ernest Williams Bath Memorial Hospital Edward Sampson Edwin F. Ramsay Brigham's Cove J. Everett Mayo Trufant's Crossing E. T. French Walter H. Larrabee Trufant’s Crossing Osteopathic Hospital Marion Rose Fred Rose William Dell Strong, N. H Larrabee Grove Dell

Minstrel Show Delights Bath Audience In Evening Finale

The Bath minstrel show received strong praise with Dorothy Howard's two solos and Ralph Blakeney’s end man performance. The Williams Sisters impressed with marimbaphone duets, Goulden and Goulden offered a musical sketch, and Hadley McKenzie led Uncle Sam and nations in a stirring finale with the Star Spangled Banner.

Dorothy Howard Victor Herbert Ralph Blakeney Williams Dorothy Jeanette Spain Malcolm Lundberg Shrine of St. Cecelia Three Hearts Carolina Les Wold Walter Olsen Bath Fred Waring White Cliffs Dover Goulden & Goulden Kenneth Goulden Goulden Carleton Andrews

Clinton Ellis Observes 90th Birthday in Rumford

Rumford resident Clinton Ellis celebrated his 90th birthday by continuing his daily town walks and greetings. A former Canton resident, he gained statewide recognition for training and driving fast trotting horses in earlier years and plans to visit Maine tracks to watch spring training.

Clinton Ellis Rumford Mr. Ellis Canton Maine

Mrs McKay Dies in Portland With Sister

Mrs James A. McKay of Dum mer Street died Tuesday in Portland. She was accompanied by her sister, Mrs Percy B. Savage, at the time of passing.

James A. McKay Dummer Street Portland Percy B. Savage

Navy Commander Speaks On Religion In Navy Life

Commander J. M. Kiernan of the U S N says religion is essential to sailors and the nation. He asserts the United States is a Christian country, stresses Chaplain Corps duties, and urges morale, duty, and obedience through faith.

United States Navy God United States of America United States J. M. Kiernan Usn

Woolwich clubs host benefit card party and community events

The Good Will club house hosted a well attended benefit card party with prizes in bridge and whist. The Mothers club held a St Patrick’s day party for 28 Day’s Ferry children. A sequence of services, meetings, and social events followed at Montsweag and Woolwich churches with plans for Easter pageants and a Civilian Defense unit arrival.

Good Will Nelson Rice Freeman Oliver Nellie Maybury Mabel Jack Edward Murphy Forrest Jackson Harry T. Fitch Lawrence Putnam Clarence Getchell Montsweag Grange Josephine Johnson John Sutter Curtis Pearson Merle Jameson Joseph O. Purdue Sagadahoe Ferry Clyde Shaw Shaw Spinning Wheel Club Jordan Wright Bath Glenda Ora Parks Rose Cooper Florence Temple Elizabeth Hathorne Ella Temple Bowdoinham Woolwich Center Portland Evelyn Roberts J. M. Gowdey Chain Gang Cheerio Alton Berry Nequasset Congregational Church Calvary Lord Jesus Christ Day's Ferry Madelyn Durgin

Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Elects Theta Chapter Officers

Mrs. Linwood W. Haynes was named president of Theta chapter at the annual officer election held Tuesday evening at Miss Mary E. Carroll's home 1202 Washington Street. Other officers include Pauly Metcalf vice president Jean Danforth treasurer Mrs John A Greene Jr recording secretary, and Mrs William Turpie corresponding secretary.

Linwood W. Haynes Theta Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Mary E. Carroll Washington Street Haynes Burt S. Osgood Pauly Metcalf Jean Danforth John A. Greene, Jr William Turpie Miss Carroll Eleanor Danforth Helen Hayes Turpie Miss Metcalf Miss Hayes Greene Edwin R. Andrews Andrews Hotel Sedgwick

Bay Point Wedding Invitations Issued for Evelyn Quance and Raymond Brown

Invitations have been received from Mr and Mrs Walter E Quance of Auburn for the wedding and reception of Evelyn Louise Quance and Raymond F Brown at the bride’s home 275 Fairview Avenue Auburn on April 4 afternoon. The Quances have long summers in this area and a Bay Point bus from Mrs Cunningham may serve workers at the B I W and Fabrication Plant.

Evelyn Louise Quance Raymond F. Brown Walter E. Quance Auburn Fairview Avenue Quance Alex Cunningham Bay Point Bath

Morse High School Graduates Pressed for 1942 Ambitions

Miss Cogan plans to enter a journalism program after Morse. she contributed to Times reporting this year and held roles in glee club, cinema club, and various committees. Miss Dole, third in class, aims for Wellesley after graduation and has excelled in glee club, orchestra, cello, Latin club treasurer, and school operetta. Miss Kidder from Leavitt Institute is a Morse violinist with hopes of stenography or homemaking. Also noted are class officers and a plan for an upcoming June graduation list, with a scout hike and a lodge anniversary event on March 31.

Page One Morse Miss Cogan Times Miss Dole Gertrude Dole Louis A. Dole Middle Street Church of the New Jerusalem Wellesley Glee Club Morse High School Maine Ellery C. Kidder Bath Street Herrick Loring E. Hart Daniel Hatch Robert Cummings Barbara White

Grangers Hear Talk on India by Mrs Danielson

Mrs Andrew J Danielson spoke about India after living there four and a half years. The event included Indian jewelry displays and a sari costume, with remarks on farming life and customs. The program featured music, a question discussion, and a penny march won by Mrs Hope Ward.

Andrew J. Danielson India West Bath Grange the Grange Edward B. Hamblett William A. Armstrong Edwin W. Haggett Herbert Simpson James Lemont Elwin Greig E. Mason Wright Fred J. Rose Hope Ward Sagadahoc County Pomona Progressive Grange Richmond Corner

Lionesses Plan Meeting At Hotel Sedgwick

Lionesses prepare for Thursday evening session at 6 30 in Hotel Sedgwick and must notify tonight by seven if attending. Mrs Harold S Avery and Mrs Roscoe H Shaw are points of contact. Mrs Andrew Hill will be speaker.

Sedgwick Harold S. Avery Roscoe H. Shaw Andrew Hill

Kinneys Visit Ill Adelbert Hall in Rockland

Rev and Mrs Charles L Kinney visited Adelbert W Hall of Rockland who fell ill in the city and is now in a hospital undergoing an operation today.

Charles L. Kinney Rockland Tuesda Adelbert W. Hall

Ramona Council Moves to G A R Hall on Middle Street

Ramona Council D of P shifts from Red Men’s hall to the G A R hall on Middle street. The first meeting will be held there Thursday evening at eight o’clock.

Ramona Council, D. of P Red Men's Hall Middle Street

Also Mentioned on This Page

Wiscasset Edith Hilton Rines Sumner Sewall Lincoln County Register of Deeds Norris A. Miller Sidney G. Evans Mary M. Marston Roy R. Marston Helen Fisher Organ Society Congregational Vestry Harriett Jackson Laura Carleton Madeline Reed Jennie Lewis Evelyn Hutchins Falconi Stoddard Nellie Dowling Pemaquid Boothbay Harbor Fannie Orne Perkins Mabel Rand Elizabeth Reed Grace A. Cowley Lonie Clifford St Philip’s Church Episcopal Parish Charles M. Tubbs St. Philip's Church George E. Millard First Congregational Church Old Academy Marston Clarence Race Race Earl D. Rines Federal Street North Edgecomb John L. Blagdon Gordon Lewis Addie Merry George Carleton Luce of Readfield Front Street Harry Bradford Bradford Edward Alfred Gorham Lee S. Gorham Augusta Milton Baker Dresden Allan Hunnewell Caroline Grocer Birch Point W. Seaver Warland Boston Joan Warland Architectural School Cambridge Anne Nelder William Bradford Bath Road Alfred L. Groves Philadelphia Southern Points Frank H. Gray Bradford C. Bedennett Harold S. Sherman W. Philip Munsey Harold M. Bailey Roy L. Dow Westport Town Hall R. T. Beaton Board of Registration John Stacey Board of Selectmen Stacey E. V. Lewis Ordway Lewis Yarmouth Ellsworth Colby Maine General Hospital Betty Richardson Dewey Richardson Alys Jewett Margaret Maxwell Bangor Robert Walther Colby George Harrison Thomas Booth Mr. Booth John Walker New York City J. B. Harrison Amos Knight Margaret Brewer Edwin Cromwell West Bath NAVY U.S. Navy Central Church Kiernan U.S.N Bath Iron Works United States Naval Service Woolwich Sagadahoc Ferry Nequasset Alice Dow Alden Bailey Good Will Hall Albert Temple Charles Pinkham Hyde Windlass Co Clarence Baker James Parker Beaumont Tex Maxine Walker Frank J. Walker Russel J. Boyd Camp Edwards Cape Cod Mass Irving Baker Mobile Ala Todd-Bath Shipbuilding Co Eben Dana Edwold Carter Nequasset Farm Bureau Orono University of Maine Albion L. Corliss Day’s Ferry Harold Hall Yonkers N. Y C. P. Hall Rockland Mr. Hall Knox Hospital Florence Carlton Alice King Freeman Herbert Munsey Alfred Lily Irene Chambers Carlton Day Reed Woman's Emergency Ambulance Corps Civilian Defense Program North Woolwich Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Meeting George Gray Marion Stevens Red Cross Louise Howard R.N Herman A. Spinney Clyde Pinkham Earl Payson Florence Achard Ruth Burnham Mrs. Spinney Edna M. Coolidge Leeman Drake Birchwood H. A. Spinney Boy Scouts YMCA Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellows Hall Agnes Perry Grangers Mrs. Danielson OF Bath Henry W. Owen, Jr Full the Times CO Tel
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