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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1945

Page

8

Girl Scout Leaders Converse At All Day Session

Round table discussion of the Girl Scout Council and leaders filled an all day session at Central church parish house last Wednesday starting at 10. Miss Alice Wagoner of New York City led talks on council responsibilities and public cooperation. The leaders association met after noon with arts and crafts led by Mrs. Warren Hawley. A noon fish chowder luncheon was served by a committee including Mrs. Voorhees and others. Out of town guests included numerous mothers and leaders from Lewiston Portland Brunswick and Yarmouth.

Scout Council Central Church Parish House Loui A. Dole Alice Wagoner New York City National Girl Scouts Leadership Training Staff Leaders Association Warren Hawley Wilmer I. Voorhees Loyall Sewall Joseph I. Smith R. Clinton McFadden W. H. Sawyer Charles Connor E. N. Gigueire Aubrey Snow Lewiston H. O. Furbish van M. Stevens Donald McDonald John C. Fitzgerald This City Charles Manning Charlotte T. Moore Portland Agnes M. Coombs Brunswick Stanley Ayer N. B. T. Barker David H. Curtis Virginia L. Brumm Yarmouth

Bath Chapter seeks upright piano for naval base hospital

Mrs. Warren Hawley, chair of the Camp and Hospital Council of the Bath Chapter Red Cross, seeks an upright piano in good condition for Brunswick Naval Air Base hospital. Entertainments are planned by Bath and Brunswick groups over the next month, and officials will purchase a piano promptly. Call Mrs. Hawley at 1526 if you have a piano to sell.

Warren Hawley Camp and Hospital Council Bath Red Cross Brunswick Naval Air Base Hospital Prunswick

Nequasset Auxiliary Met with Charity and Study Plan

Nequasset Ladies Auxiliary met at Mrs. Mabel Jack's Day's Ferry home with hostesses Ethel Bailey and Bernice Bailey. Dinner at one. vice president Mrs. Henry Dubar led the business, funds of ten dollars given to the American Red Cross, and an hour of morning religious study directed by Mrs. Mabelle Tracey. Next meeting set for April 5 at Mrs. Percy Bailey's home with Thelma Squiers, Margaret Beck and Ruth Grant assisting.

Nequasset Ladies Auxiliary Mabel Jack Day’s Ferry Ethel Bailey Bernice Bailey Henry Dubar American Red Cross Fund Mabelle Tracey Percy Bailey Thelma Squiers Margaret Beck Ruth Grant

Coombs and Doughty Wed Quietly at Wesley Church

Robert M. Coombs Jr of West Bath and Eunice M Doughty of this city wed in a quiet three o'clock ceremony at Wesley church with Rev C B Oliver officiating. Attendants included Mrs Edward Jenkins as bridesmaid and Seth M Doughty Jr as best man.

Robert M. Coombs, Jr West Bath Eunice M. Doughty Wesley Church Parsonage C. B. Oliver Edward Jenkins Seth M. Doughty, Jr Seth M. Doughty

Cosmopolitan Garden Club Meets for Tray Arrangements

The Cosmopolitan Garden club met Monday to view Good Cheer for Shut-Ins with Tray Arrangements. Members showcased breakfast luncheon beverage and Baby Tray designs while Magazines displayed tray methods. Mrs Harris opened with a solo There Are Fairies Dancing on the Lawn and guests from Topsham and Brockton attended.

Cosmopolitan Garden Club William Yule Everett Pinkham Roscoe P. McFadden Mabel Harris Elizabeth Dunbar Nellie D. Thompson Fred Quimby G. Colby Ivan A. Trueworthy

Huse School Plans Annual Fair With April Date

Huse School P T A met to discuss an April six fair to support visual education aids for the school. The event will have an afternoon session for children and an evening session for adults with booths games candy food novelty fish pond grab bag and a Knights of Columbus run beano concession. Principal Keith Crockett demonstrated a visual education aid machine.

Huse Knights of Columbus Keith Crockett

Bath Iron Works Employee William Doughty Killed in Action

Corp William B. Doughty U S A formerly worked in the Bath Iron Works electrical department and the Fabrication plant at Bath. He died in Germany on Sunday March 4 at age 29. Survived by his parents two half sisters and an eight year old son Sydney Doughty. He was adopted in Jackman after his mother died. He was born in Portland in August 1916.

Corp William B. Doughty U.S.A Bath Iron Works Germany William Cushing Clayton Churchill Dummer Street Corp. Doughty Portland Jackman Franklin Doughty Bath Hardings Corp Doughty

Mrs Foss A Portland Guest Of Mrs Hartwell

Mrs William W Foss of Portland is a guest of Mrs Edward Hartwell on High Street. She will return to Portland this evening.

William W. Foss Portland Edward Hartwell High Street

Death Claims Brother and Nephew in Separate Notices

Mrs. Fred A. Oliver of Phippsburg learns Sunday night her nephew Pfc Robert Carleton Upton of Richmond Virginia was killed in action in Germany on February 25. Next day, Monday, she receives a telegram reporting her brother Dr Edwin C Upton’s death in New York City. Dr Upton born December 29 1873 in Bath was a Maine university alumnus and long time Bard College professor. He married Gay Robb and is survived by daughter Mrs Bayard Poyntz and sister Mrs Oliver. Pvt Upton served with the 30th Infantry Division overseas about a year in Sicily and Italy and as military police helped bring prisoners of war to the United States.

Fred A. Oliver Phippsburg Pfc Robert Carleton Upton Us.a Richmond Germany Edwin C. Upton Pvt. Upton New York City Dr. Upton Bath Lena Percy Joshua F. Upton University of Maine Columbia University St. Stephen's College Harvard Neucharch Geneva Switzerland Bard College Annadale-on-the-Hudson Register Beta Theta Pi Phi Kappa Phi Phi Beta Kappa Upton British Isles Europe Gay S. Robb Bayard Poyntz Pennsylvania Oliver Sicily Italy William Mclver Bowdoin Denham Elmer Jordan Lewis Lucy Leland Benner Irving Prindall George Sedgley William Valentine Grace Oliver Preble Henry Preble State Street Hospital Portland Adelbert Elizabeth Davis Nichols Earle Brown Ransome Kelley Phillip Rideout Bertha Tibbetts Richard Denham Horace Dodge Elmer Dodge Jessie Cromwell Brunswick Josephine Lancaster Bliss Business College Lewiston Mabel Lancaster

Chapter installs officers Friday in Montgomery and St Bernard R A M

The Montgomery and St Bernard chapter of the Royal Arch Masons installed officers Friday at the Masonic Temple with Edwin H. P. Lowell as G H P and Charles S. Bartlett as G C of H leading the ceremony. Several officers were absent and to be installed later. Refreshments followed.

Montgomery and St. Bernard R.A.M Masonic Temple Edwin H. P. Lowell G.H.P Charles S. Bartlett G.C Fred A. Osgood Chaplin Harold E. Tobey M.E Everett L. Pinkham King Ralph A. Purdy John Wishart Francis W. Norton Melvin W. Howe Elwood G. Bridge William Southern Charles F. Marbel Sven B. Lonn James C. Turner John H. Freeman Sentinel Donald Young Harold E. Cutting

Another Bath Boy Falls on Iwo Jima

Lieut. Herbert S. Worrey of the U S M C was killed in action on March 3 on Iwo Jima. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Eugene Worrey of Framingham Massachusetts. He leaves a brother Sgt Eugene A Worrey Jr serving in France and two grandmothers Mrs Herbert Worrey of Dumner street and Mrs Mary E Pero of Floral street. He is a nephew of Mrs J Haviland Torrey of Middle street.

Iwo Jima Herbert S. Worrey Eugene Worrey Framingham Mass J. Haviland Torrey Middle Street Herbert Worrey Dummer Street Mary E. Pero Floral Street Sgt Eugene A. Worrey, Jr U. S. Army France

Help the Children Seals Drive Urges Quick Gifts

Local committee collects just over 900 dollars toward a 1400 dollar goal for the Crippled Children's Fund Pine Tree Society Bath branch treasurer Miss Helen Hayes receives contributions. A 25 man group was sent to Portland for physical examination by Selective Service. train accident rerouted them via Maine Central bus after an York Street derailment or incident.

Crippled Children’s Fund Helen Hayes Washburn Street Bath The Pine Tree Society For Portland York Street Maine Central Bus

Bridge and Shower for Mrs Hastings in Easter Decor

Mrs Granville M. Colby hosted a dessert bridge and shower for Mrs George Hastings at 10 Quimby street. The evening featured candlelight, Easter colored decor, desserts, and a basket of gifts. Prizes went to Mrs Hersom and Mrs Eseley with the gentlemen’s prize to Mr Lowell. guests included Mrs Hastings and many others.

Granville M. Colby Quimby Street George Hastings Summer Street Quimby Hastings Washington

Appreciation for Help After House Fire

Mrs. Carl W. Robinson thanks neighbors, a fireman who offered temporary shelter, the Police Department and Red Cross for swift aid during a recent blaze. Officials say the fire was among the hottest fought in years and firefighters saved much of the home’s belongings. She and Mr. and Mrs. Carl L. Robinson express deep gratitude.

Carl W. Robinson Police Department Red Cross Fire Department Carl L. Robinson

Miss Hudene Grants Birthday Party

Little Hudene Grant celebrated her sixth birthday Saturday afternoon at Center Street School kindergarten. Guests included class members and teacher Miss Barbara Younger. Prizes, games, and a decorated cake accompanied thanks and gifts from the honoree.

Little Hudene Grant J. Russell Grant Liberty Street Center Street Miss Barabara Younger Hudene Janice Cunningham Eva Cox Judith Stover Gloria Goodspeed Jackie Henderson Donald Thayer Jackie Vamvakias George Cab

Industrial Workers Club Plans Tuesday Evening Entreatments

A pleasant Tuesday evening gathering by the Industrial Workers club discussed future Tuesday programs expected to be intriguing and worthwhile. After the business session refreshments were served.

Industrial Workers Club

Miss Elsie Innes Visits Sister in Portland

Miss Elsie Innes of Portland arrived Wednesday morning for a brief visit with her sister Mrs Edward Hartwehl of High street in the city.

Elsie Innes Portland Edward Hartwehl High Street

Theaters Collect Red Cross Funds

Audience donations toward the American Red Cross War fund at the Uptown and Bath Opera House from March 14 to 20 totaled $901.50. Opera House contributions were $622.06 and Uptown $279.44. The money was turned over to the Red Cross drive chairman.

American Red Cross War Fund Uptown Bath Opera House Opera House Red Cross Drive

Knights Plan Annual Easter Ball at Morse High Gym

The Knights of Columbus announce the third annual Eastern Monday Ball to be held at Morse High gym on April 20. Patrick Goggin chairs the event with Ernie Harting's nine piece orchestra. Invitations go to Maine Governor Horace Hildreth Bath Mayor Walter Rogers Knights officials and their ladies.

Knights of Columbus Patrick Goggin Ernie Harting Morse High Gymnasium Horace Hildreth Maine Walter C. Rogers Bath Louis Ayoob Fort Fairfield Lorenzo Masse Brunswick Ray Busque Sekenger Council Goggin Arthur Paulin Richard McElman Hall Arthur Bourque

Get License for Fido

Dog owners must obtain city clerks license before April 1. Applications require breed, sex, color and markings, plus owner names and addresses. Licensed dogs receive a date tag to wear on the collar. New owners of unlicensed dogs after April 1 have 10 days to license.

Story of Jack and the Beanstalk told at Center Street school

Children at Center Street Junior Primary were entertained Tuesday afternoon with the tale of Jack and the Beanstalk. Mrs Bernard Henderson narrated it with a background of solos and instrumental music enhancing the performance.

Center Street Jack and the Bernard Henderson

Mrs. Frederick T. Kimball Dies at Home After Winter Stay

Mrs. Frederick T. Kimball of High street died Wednesday at her High street home after spending winter at the Eastland hotel in Portland. She will be laid to rest there.

Frederick T. Kimball High Street Eastland Hotel Portland

Theta Chapter Hosts Birthday Gathering

Theta chapter of Beta Sigma Phi held its annual Founders Day dinner at Mrs. Brewster Sedgwick’s Middle Street home. The event celebrated five years since the group’s founding by Mrs. G. Thomas Murphy with election of officers and reports on steady member growth.

Beta Sigma Phi Brewster Sedgwick Middle Street G. Thomas Murphy International Field Office Stone House Arthur Sewall Burt Osgood Linwood Haynes Albert Coombs Harmon Eliason Nathan Watson Leonard Wetherbee Eliason Edwin R Andrews Osgood Haynes Sedgwick Wetherbee Coombs Watson Helen Hayes William Turme Richard Haskell Ohn Conley, Jr Madge Stacy Eleanor Danforth Richard Burke Roberta Hathorne Catherine Legard Roland Trott Harry King Jr Stanley Hatch John Greene, Jr Barl Wade Barbara Kenney

Pythian Sisters Hold Highly Successful Easter Sale

Lowell Temple Pythian Sisters report a very successful Easter sale held last Wednesday with nearly all items sold. Chairwoman Annah McCabe led the event with helpers including Alice Bowie Viola Melzard Alice Rideout Edith Miller Dorothy Stone and others. Prizes and reports followed the sale with plans for a degree team and future gatherings announced.

Lowell Temple Pythian Annah McCabe Temple Alice Bowie Viola Melzard Alice Rideout Edith Miller Dorothy Stone Gertrude Stewart Mary Curtis Agnes Perry Sadie Garcelon Emily Williams Marion Darrah Nellie Dunning Sarah Potter Addie Moulton McCabe Lawrence Briggs

Full Year's Work Assured for Bath Iron Works

Executive VP Archibald M. Main said Bath Iron Works will continue producing destroyers at the present rate despite Navy cancellations of 11 destroyer contracts. He reported that a full year's work is assured at the destroyer building yards, noting the cancellations follow a large Navy construction cutback announced in Washington.

Navy Bath Iron Works Archibald M. Main Main Washington

Obituary and local notices from Bowdoinham Bath area

Obituary notes James M. Pratt of Bowdoinham dies after three week hospital stay. Other items record a farm fire at Bowdoin, a Pythian Sisters sewing meeting, Mrs Grace Preble’s death, plus numerous personal visits and church events. The slate includes baptist services and community gatherings in Dresden and Bath.

James M. Pratt Bath Memorial Hospital Bowdoinham Sanford and Angeline Sedgley Pratt Bath Pratt Melvin Maurice Lisbon James The Baptist Church

Baby Boy Born to Mr and Mrs Small in Bowdoinham

William Henry Small Jr measuring 8 pounds 6 ounces born to Mr and Mrs William Small. Mrs Alexander Cairns and Miss Grace Rogge visited. Lynde A Heath left for Fort Devens to train for Army duty.

Bowdoinham Post Road William Small William Henry Small Jr Alexander Cairns Grace Rogge Paterson N. J Lynde A. Heath Fort Devens

Rotary Anns Meet With Mrs Additon in Bath

The Rotary Anns gather for dessert at 191 Center Street hosted by Mrs Loring Addison. They plan a rummage sale April 10 at Oak Street parish house with Mrs Earle Wade and Mrs Donald Emero as co chairs for collection of usable clothing.

Rotary Anns Loring Addison Center Street Horrace Herrick Charles B. Doyle Oak Street Earle Wade Donald Emero Wade Emero John Parker New York Thomas Murphy Bronxville Bath

Brunswick Honor Roll Efforts Create Split Memorial Plan

In Brunswick two groups, the town appointed War Memorial Committee and Mrs. Peggy Lewis, pursue separate efforts to erect and fund an honor roll for service members. The committee gathers names and considers sites while Mrs. Lewis aims to dedicate a Memorial day roll update. Bath meanwhile notes its post office lawn roll is worn and needs repainting and updating by Memorial day.

Brunswick Armed Services Brunswick War Memorial Committee Peggy Lewis Lewis

Ada Sweetser Returns After Visit to Windham Family

Mrs. Ada Sweetser of Park Street returns from Windham where she stayed with her sister Mrs. Preston Morse as a guest.

Ada Sweetser Park Street Windham Preston Morse

Also Mentioned on This Page

Girl Scout Council Air Base Hospital Nequasset Cosmo Garden Club Huse School Iron Works Harry C. Crooker Pvt R. C. Upton New York Hospital Lieut Marine Corps Mrs. Hastings Granville Colby Hudene Grant Dromore Grange Dromore Cleveland Marriner Marriner Flora Spinney Elmer Rogers Alfred Stearns Enterprise of John Howe Hackett Springfield Albert Henderson Merrymeeting Bowdeinham Alfreda Perkins Walter Smith Carmel Grange Robert Metcalf Grange Knights Planning Theta Chapter Pythian Sisters J. Horace McClure Rawleigh Lincoln Knox Counties Dept Albany Newmore Fred B. Reed Stanley E. Wallace Front Street Tel Elwell’s Greenhouses Ryan’s Corner Woolwich Tel Wally Brown Alon Carney Frances Langford Vor A Vague Jack London Joan Crawford Bette Davis Faye Emerson Tod Tele Sneed Warner Bros Hoop Cameron Furry Knight Lane Chandler
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