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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1942

Page

5

Pleasant social afternoon hosts bridge at Mrs Marston

Mrs Roy HK Marston entertained at Main street with a dessert bridge. Four tables played contract. Prizes went to Mrs Leon Flood Miss Emelyn Weeks and Mrs Harold Campbell with traveling prize to Mrs Merle Day and guest prize to Mrs Charles Hodgdon of Boothbay Harbor. Other attendees listed.

Roy HK. Marston Main Street Leon G. Flood Emmelyn Weeks Harold Campbell Merle Day Charles Hodgdon Boothbay Harbor Charles S. Sewall Freeman D. Southard Wesley C. Day Earl D. Rines Charles J. DiPerri Harvey R. Pease Willis B. Mitchell Earl Dana Rines, Jr Zina H. Davis Charles Lee Anne Nelder Barbara Dow Stanton Sherman Walter Street Neil Creamer Josephine Tucker Wiscasset Miami Fla Lawrence B. Haggett Lester Hodgdon Gardiner Road Lucinda Rich Geneva Sherman Thalia Bailey Valeria Beane Margery Grover Lorean Hodgdon Jean Hutchins Barbara Merry Marilyn Petrie Carlene Shea Kay Dow Dorothy Thompson Wilbert At & P.m Red Men's Hall Hollywood America Marco Club Vincent Reed Bath Road First Congregational Church George E. Millard Choi Madeleine Reed Ernestine Munroe Nellie Munsesy Elsie Pearson Evelyn Hutchins Anne Gratfam Priscilla Bryant Ruth Jones Marion Mallard Margaret Fisher Charles Sewall Paul Muar Bernard Merry Hunted Hill Nye Tamie Impli Biuttar Josephine Pove John Jackson Waersy Quitinam Ben-jamin Riper Blanche Fowles Boulch West Harriet Jackson Dora Flo Grace Marry Ali Rose Hammond Arthur Paquett Harriet Jankson

Easter program at Bible Assembly features many performances

Sunday afternoon at the Emmanuel Bible Assembly showcased a long program including songs like Christ Has Triumphed and Easter Bells, recitations by Margaret Fleming and Iris Armstrong, dialogue pieces, and a children’s procession. The service also noted pastor remarks and evening devotions led by Mrs. Esther Prest.

Emmanuel Keeneeee Woodrow Mitchell Margaret Flemming Christ Kathleen ‘Flemming Margaret Flem Iris Arm Dora Higgins Florence Armstrong Bible Assembly Vetus Seater Walter Prest Bronson Vivian Clark Margaret Ronald Pinkham Barbara Fraser King Charles Presteeeee Lillian Thompson Strong Helen Flemming Marjorie Fraser Ruth Clarkee Kathleen Bronson Barbara Fraser Addison Thompson the Risen Lord Tris Armstrongell Ruth Clark Shirley Clark Barbara Flemming Florence Arm Malcolm Moore Ee . V.vian Clark the Carden Son Dorothy Coombs Marie Mitchepees Madge Iris Armstrong Strong Robert Coombs Mervyn Bronson Madge Armstrong Betty Thomp Beatrice Bronson Richard Duet Jesus Charles H. Berry

First Baptist Pupils Present Easter Program

The First Baptist Sunday school staged an Easter program with the Rev Charles R Sims delivering remarks and prayer. The program included recitations by June Chase Barbara Oliver and others, songs like Wonderful Words of Life, Christ Arose and There Is A Green Hill Far Away, and an organ postlude.

Sally Grant Philip Oliver First Baptist Sunday School Charles R. Sims Jean Dennison Mary Oliver Peete Oes Harriet Furber Norma Cummings Gloria Stover Hilda Staples Martha Torrey William Dennison Jory Raymond D. Cummings Jesus Cross My Redeemer Selma Cummings Hazel Alley Barbara Legard Christine Wong Janet Staples June Chase Barbara Dunton Mary Furber C. Lloyd Hooker C. R. Gims Freider Legard Milly

Easter at West Bath Church Draws 25 Faithful

Easter service at West Bath Methodist Church led by Rev. Chester B. Oliver drew 25 attendees despite deep cold and bad roads with sunlit memorial windows and lilies enhancing the mood. Local residents gathered for worship and to share in the holiday observance amid frigid travel conditions.

West Bath Methodist Church Chester B. Oliver Bath Ralph Merry Walter Marco Loring D. Small Charles T. Small Stanley W. Williams E. W. Haggett Arthur Harold Haggett Donald Weed Littlefield School Joseph W. Larrabee J. Edward McMann McMann G. A. Booker Pomona Progressive Grange Richmond Corner James Kaler Samuel M. Jordan Clyde Booker New Jersey Booker Florence Neiley Brunswick Marion Gatchel Morse High School Alfred Cargill Washington Courtney E. Stover Mr. Stover

Philathea Class Mystery Supper at Corliss Street Church

Philathea Class members gathered at 2 Deering street for a mystery supper hosted by Mrs. Bertice F. Acharn with Mrs. Robert Keene assisting. Walter Norton showed moving pictures. next meeting set for April 8 at Mrs. Frank A. Bates house on Washington street. Oakland man swiftly surrendered to authorities after three prior break-ins, awaiting arraignment.

Bertice F. Acharn Philathea Corliss Street Deering Street Robert Keene

Bay Point Chapel Workers Plan Girls Club And Dress Project

Bay Point residents reported a Monday Bay Point Chapel Workers meeting at Aunt Lou's Gift Shop. The group formed a Girls club and aims for each attendee to wear a dress completed by the June closing day of school. Meetings will be on Saturdays.

Bay Point Aunt Lou American Red Cross Bay Pointers Paster

Dietrichs and Malcolms Plan Easter Visit to Hollywood

Mr and Mrs L W Dietrich and Mary Ruth Malcolm son head from Minneapolis to spend Easter with their daughter Ruth in Hollywood California. Mrs Lila M Spinnney visited Bath on business. Maurice Burns recovered from illness and Soffern Bros of Boston tested clams in Bath.

Bay Point Bath Ruth Dietrich Minneapolis Ann Shirley Ann The Windy Poplars Anne Shirley James Ellison R. K. O. Pictures Times-Tribune Merle Potter Theate University of Minnesota Maxwell Anderson Alison the Good Hope Ruth Metro- Goldwyn Mayer Joan Fontaine Miss Dietrich Ruth Dietrich Malcolmson L. W. Dietrich Sunnisyde Mary Ruth Malcolmson Hollywood Calif Lila M. Spinnney H. A. Spinhegg Portland Maurice Burns Soffern Bros Boston Leavitt Ernestine Little Arthur Delano Clarence Kneeland Popham Sylvia Warren Warren Mrs. Burns

Elks Benefit Ball May 3 Named Patrons in Bath Lodge

Bath Lodge of Elks announces May 3 patrons for a scholarship and crippled children fund benefit ball. Honorary patrons include Mayor and Mrs. Robert H. Haskell and other local couples. Bath lodge officer elections are set for Thursday evening. Henry Record of South Paris, 88, marked his 62nd wedding anniversary and years as a fur trader noted for prices of pelts and changing markets.

D. Joseph Doyle Bath Lodge of Elks Robert H. Haskell William S. Newell Archibald M. Main L. Eugene Thebeau Rupert H Baxter J. Edward Drake Ardenne A Carroll Watson Ralph O. Dale Harold J Rubin R. Clinton McFadden Bath Lodge Henry Record Paris New England Shiv Hebron

Lewiston Auburn Junior Chamber Eyes National Clean Up Campaign

Gordon Speedie president of the Boston Junior Chamber spoke at a Lewiston Auburn Junior Chamber directors meeting. He outlined a clean up paint up fix up light up project the group contemplates expanding nationally.

Gordon Speedie Boston Junior Chamber of Commerce Lewiston-Auburn Junior Chamber Junior Chamber

Woolwich Social Club Notes Brighten Day's Ferry Life

Woolwich residents report varied club activities at Day's Ferry and Sagadahoc Ferry. Nine of Clubs hosts Men’s Night with games. Good Will plans a public supper and card parties. 4-H group discusses embroidery. local birthdays and visits are noted. church events and visits to nearby towns are listed.

Herbert Munsey Clayton Armstrong Betty Preble Muriel Raynes Nine of Clubs J. W. Reed Pearl H. Reed Good Will Harry T. Fitch Nelson ‘Rice Edward Murphy, Jr Jennie Howe Jordan Wright Spinning Wheel Club Barley Neck Road Glenda Wright Richard Dolloff Frances Hathorne Merle Jameson Gilbert Hathorne Ruth Leeman Florence Temple Ella Temple Hollis Leeman Arthur A. Callaghan Edward Murphy Arthur Orr Lester Knight Walter Abbott Harry A. Walters Philip Wenz Day's Ferry J. Winship Reed Community Club Good Will Club Sagadahoc Ferry Edward V. Reed George Conway Annie Cunningham Fred Carlton Ruth Morgan Boston Wilson Wright William Irish Winthrop Percy Marston Guy Lewis Carlton Farm Brunswick Everett Rice Windham Geraldine Rice Baypath Institute Springfield Mass Nelson Rice Lou Cooper Bath Iron Works Bath Memorial Hospital Philip Wallace Fred Brown Wiscasset Road Nequasset L. Earle Hagan Melrose Woolwich Mae Hanna Henry Carlisle Georgetown Elmer Mank Lannes Fuller West Bath John Brown New York Bleike Reed Albion L. Corliss Fritz Klippel Portland John H. Carter Richmond Pomona Orange Claude Beals

Rehearsal for West Bath Grange Minstrel Delayed

A rehearsal for the West Bath grange minstrel show is postponed to Friday April 5 at seven in the hall.

West Bath Grange

Passion Play Golgotha Shown In Bath Church

The talking motion picture Golgotha will be shown Friday March 29 at 7 30 pm at Winter Street church Bath. Critics call it a technical masterpiece with vast crowds and innumerable close ups. The film presents the life of Christ in a new epic motion picture form.

Christ Golgotha

Nequasset Easter Pageant Presents Colorful Message

Nequasset Congregational church hosted a colorful Easter pageant Why Didn’t You Tell performed by 24 children. Nature's Children and foreign children portrayed nature themes and cultural strands before older groups presented the Easter story from Scripture. The event featured a World Service Fund offering, a duet, and musically supported by organist John H. Carter and Mrs. Albert Temple.

Nequasset Congregational Church Woolwich Union For Christian Service Edwold F. Carter Charles Haley Melvin Howe Charles Brown Glenda Wright Richard Dolloff Sagadahoc Ferry Nequasset Nature Day's Ferry World Service Fund Earle C. Dow John H. Carter Albert Temple Evelyn Mackie Evelyn Arlene Leeman Mary Louise Hopestill Reed Betty Preble Miriam Robson Betty Wright Muriel Raynes Marguerite Cromwell Donald Robson Millard Hansen Warren Raynes Ruth Hansen Leona Preby Nature Virginia Dow Shirley Norma Hunnewell Virginia Murphy Avis Carter Richard Crocker Pelham Howe Marilyn Temple Merlene James Mildred Greenleaf Alberta DeLong

Nursing Activities Committee Meeting Details

Red Cross Nursing Activities committee met in the Red Cross rooms. Ruth Henry reported 359 home visits for January and February and nine baby conferences with 106 total attendees. Baby conferences run Wednesdays 2 to 4 pm for city babies.

Nursing Activities Committee of The Red Cross Ruth Henry Dalane Ho Badheny Ptt Dike P, T. A Arthur Sewall Donald N. Small Nursing Activities Committee American Red Cross

Woolwich Book Club Delves Into Biographies This Thursday

The Woolwich Book Club gathered Thursday at Mrs. Lincoln Houdlette’s Sagadahoc Ferry home with Miss Mary L. Dodge leading an afternoon on Recent Biographies. Members reviewed Catharine Cornell life, Sidney Homer autobiography, Ida Tarbell work, Byrd books, Thoreau, Anne Boleyn and more. The group plans April 18 travel books topic led by Mrs. Loring T. Maybury.

Woolwich Book Club Lincoln Houdlette Sagadahoc Ferry Mary L. Dodge William M. Thornton Catharine Cornell Ruth Sedgwick Carlton Day Reed Sidney Homer Wife

Woolwich Grangers Hear Two Speakers

After a Woolwich grange meeting last week, Bath residents Mrs. John Parker and Mrs. G Thomas Murphy spoke on wildlife conservation and wildlife stamps. Films shown included Smoke Once Upon a Time and Audubon Camp at Muscongus Bay with projector by Maurice A Libby Bath Water District. Wildlife stamps and albums were offered for sale as guests from Huntoon Hill Sheepscot Valley and Richmond attended. two members were reported ill.

Woolwich Grange John Parker G. Thomas Murphy Bath Cochairman Maine Maurice A. Libby Bath Water District Huntoon Hill Sheepscot Valley Richmond Helen Harford Spring Street Fred Hathorne Woolwich

Sagadahoc Pomona Grange Meets Wednesday

Sagadahoc Pomona grange held with Progressive grange at Richmond Corner on Wednesday with a full program including opening and greetings by Master Charles Wheeler and host Mistress William H. Gould, a fifth degree conferral, various musical numbers, a bird speaker, and discussions on saving time and farm income legislation.

Sagadahoc Pomona Grange Progressive Grange Richmond Corner Charles Wheeler William H. Gould Bernice Sturtevant Millward Patten Nellie Booker Annie Lemont Myrtie Cutler William Eves Bertha Gray Mina Floyd Hazel Libby Alfred Rackley Neil Bishop Nellie Sylvester Host Grange Margaret Baker E. L. White C. O. Purinton the Grange Grace Thompson

Woolwich G O P Caucus Chooses Delegates and Alternates

In Woolwich town house on Saturday night the Republican caucus elected Frank R. Bailey John C. Gilmore and Georgie M R Walker as delegates to the State convention in Portland on April 4. Alternates named are Mrs Bernice Bailey Frank J Walker and Garret J Galvin. For the First District convention Mazilla Gilmore Garret J Galvin and Eben Dana were chosen with alternates Mrs Olive Corliss Mrs Eben Dana and Samuel Moore. Bailey presided and Mrs Walker served as secretary. The group endorsed Mr and Mrs John C Gilmore for the District committee and for Sagadahoc county town members.

Woolwich Town House Frank R. Bailey John C. Gilmore Georgie M. R. Walker Portland Bernice Bailey Frank J Walker Garret J. Galvin Mazilla Gilmore Eben Dana Olive Corliss Samuel Moore

Pine Tree Circle INSTALLS OFFICERS FOR C F A

Pine Tree circle C F A installs officers on April 8 after most were elected Monday night. Names listed include Alice Rideout as chief companion and Nellie Johnson as treasurer. An unrelated note mentions Jack, who with one arm chops wood, farms hay, gardens, and tends three cows and two heifers.

Pine Tree Circle C. F. of A Alice Rideout Minnie Dall Annie Wilson Worthy Anna Conley Mary Murphy Ella Dingley Nellie Johnson Alice Tracey Annie Malla Etta Gallant 60Rington Jack

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