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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1942

Page

2

State Aid Patrol clears road hazards around Phippsburg

In Phippsburg the State Aid Patrol repaired sections of the main road after spring washouts smoothing holes and rough spots. Woodchucks emerge as warmer weather arrives. Coastwise steamer figures, a visit by Mr. Borges and chief engineer Frank Percy, and local troop news plus many community personal notes fill the report.

State Aid Ainoyance Seavey Borges Frank Percy Mr. Percy Red Wing Phippsburg Small Point Parsonage Frances Robie Caroline Wallace Stoneybrook Small Point Harbor Nettie Hughes Bath Memorial Hospital Ege Hill Winneganee Congregational-Christian Conference of Maine Fryeburg Brownffield Denmark William Beard Forerly Rollins College Fryeburg Academy Dromore Farm Bureau Dromore Grange Hall Maurice Avery Williams College Avery Maurice Avery, Jr U. of M Orono

Bath Red Cross chapter holds regular monthly meeting

The Bath chapter of the American Red Cross held its regular executive committee meeting Monday at the Red Cross rooms with 18 members present. Rev. Louis A. Dole chaired. reports came from Ada R. Crockett and Marcia Moulton.

Bath The American Red Cross Red Cross Louis A. Dole Ada R. Crockett Marcia Moulton Ruth W. Henry Marjorie Boucher W. S. Voorhees North Grammar Center Street Winneganee Louis A. Dote Front Street Carolyn M. Moses Washington Street South End William Coombs Bath Street Donald N. Small Beacon Street Church Corliss Street Church Joseph I. Smith Gardiner R. Deering Dole Crockett Harry L. Day Carolyn Moses Joseph O. Purdue Allan Spear Dominique Tardif Milton C. Trott

Locals Remember Matthew Harrison and Bruce in Lewiston

Matthew Harrison and his son Bruce died Saturday in Lewiston. They were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Morton Holbrook, former residents here. William F. Guptill of Waldoboro is visiting granddaughter Mrs. N Elwood Coffin on Upper Washington Street.

Matthew Harrison Bruce Lewiston Morton Holbrook William F. Guptill Waldoboro N. Elwood Coffin Upper Washington Street Llewellyn Oliver Wallace Lester Oliver Spruceville Seth Snipe Bath Frank Scott

Bath area notes of war time events and visits

Friday night blackout praised with six wardens listed among attendees. A Sunday sunshine box went to Mrs. Bert Nisbet at Bath Memorial hospital for her week old daughter Joan. The community reports guard duty, a Victory ball, rationing progress, school tests, and various visits and family happenings across Bath, Phippsburg, West Bath, and surrounding towns.

Eugene Harrington Charles Blaisdell Bernard Wyman Frances Libby William Cushing Earl Lowell Bert Nisbet Bath Memorial Hospital Joan Allie Rollins Leston Harrington Bath Donald Logan Logan New London Connecticut Naval Academy Fred Libby Jean Hamel Guard of Honor West Bath Libby Lloyd Lowell Marion Cushing Phippsburg Hngh Miss Cushing Morse High Master Lowell Parma High Cleveland Robie Fryeburg Eurgene Harrington Center Dromore Farm Bureau Red Cross Seymour Hunter Leslie Logan East Boston Herbert Doughty Florence Cole Miss Cole MacElroy Lettie Gurney W. A. Lowell Sally Lowell Barbara Man Lewis Lowell East Harpswell W.T. Wyman Della Morey J. A. Young Phyliss Young Nancy Thomas Ora Hallett William Hallett U.S. Marines Alvin Rollins U.S. Army John Rollins John Rollins, Jr Topsham George Woodward John Libby, Jr Stephen Hlister Stephen Hlister, Jr Dickie John D. Libby Wyman Elroy Air Corps Ruth Brunswick Peter Gagnon Ramon Earl William Hemmer Portland William Temple Linwood Herbert Doughty, Jr Lawrence Thayer

Bids Sought for Bath Housing Projects by Federal Authority

The Federal Public Housing Authority in Boston seeks sealed bids in triplicate for two Bath housing projects. One project covers 250 permanent dwelling units including 62 single and 94 two family houses with an administration building and utilities. The second project involves 150 demountable dwelling units, plus related site work and all general construction, plantings, plumbing, heating and electrical work. Bids due by 2 PM May 20 at Postoffice Square, Boston.

Federal Public Housing Authority Boston Postoffice and Court House Postoffice Square

Rotarians Hear Naval Commander Talk At Luncheon

Lieut Commander E R Mc Lean Jr spoke at the Rotary luncheon on increased US Navy activity and training at the Naval Academy amid war. He noted Bancroft Hall expansions, new reserve midshipmen, and emphasized funding needs for the Naval Reserve Society to support sea service families after Pearl Harbor losses. Guests included Rev Howard O Hough and George Musk.

E. R. McLean, Jr Bath Iron Works Rotary Club United States Naval Academy Annapolis Bancroft Hall Naval Reserve Society Pearl Harbor Howard O. Hough Portland Todd-Bath South Portland America George Musk Lawrence Rotary Club

Maine Society of New York names officers at Croydon Hotel

Carl K Crosby of New York formerly Bath was appointed entertainment committee chairman at the Maine Society of New York annual meeting held May 7 at the Croydon Hotel. Ralph E Pendleton Islesboro was elected president, with Harrison B Atwood Augusta as vice president, Daniel Chase secretary treasurer, and John A Rodick assistant secretary. Other appointees included Ira S Randall membership Marshall Downing year book Arthur H Ham finance Roscoe H Hopper legal and Ralph L Barrett publicity. Randall and Wilbur T Emerson were elected trustees. Dr Rufus E Stetson formerly Damariscotta was made an honorary member, joining in 1914.

Carl K. Crosby New York Bath Maine Society of New York Croydon Hotel Ralph E. Pendleton Islesboro Ralph L Barrett Harrison B Atwood Augusta Daniel Chase John A. Rodick Mr. Crosby Ira S Randall Marshall Downing Arthur H. Ham Roscoe H. Hopper Ralph L. Barrett Randall Wilbur T. Emerson Rufus E. Stetson Damariscotta Society Dr. Stetson

Pray Family Returns Home From Visit

Mr and Mrs Andrew Pray and daughters Constance and Phyllis and Mrs David Rails back Norwood R1 have returned home after visiting Pray s parents Mr and Mrs Ibra K Lawrence Richard Lawlis of Houston visited his brother Robert Lawlis at Bowdoin College and Friday called on cousin James C Madigan Jr Richard Lawlis expects to enter Bowdoin College next Fall

Andrew Pray Constance Phyllis David Railsback Norwood, R. 1 Pass- Pray Ibra K. Lawrence Richard Lawlis Houston Robert Lawlis Bowdoin College James C. Madigan, Jr Richard Lawis

Popham Beach Endures First Complete Blackout

The village conducted its first full blackout Friday under Coast Guard orders with lights kept shaded. Church bell signaled the blackout, some curtains were only partly effective, and cottage owners were urged to darken windows to ease navigation and gas rationing.

Guy Crowley Cameron Coast Guard Popham Atlantic Popham Beach Raymond Wyman Harry Spencer Ellison Moody Clinton Newdick William Wallace Laurence Taylor Popham School Bertha Newdick Walter Newdick Mary Newdick Merrill Oliver Ernest Oliver Carlton Clark Virginia Perkins Popham Circle Frank Scott Church Fund Scott John H. Beebe Wakefield Mass Corp John Chick Paul Davis John Perkins Burleigh Williams F. B. Foster Marion Bridges Robert Cody

Mrs Elmer Eldridge Dies Friday in Rumford

Mrs Elmer Eldridge of Dum mer street passed away Friday in Rumford after a brief illness. She was a longtime resident of the town and is survived by her husband and several children. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the family.

Elmer Eldridge Dummer Street Rumford

Squirrel Inn to Open June 30 on Squirrel Island

George R. Yates, proprietor, plans to open Squirrel Inn for the season June 30 at Bath area. Miss Margaret Mahaney returns as head waitress for her 41st year, continuing family ties to Bath. Capt. William Farmer retains mail contract for Bath MacMahan Island and Boothbay Harbor for three more years. A trio sang Mother and a choir group performed as Rev. Purdue preached on Mothers Window. Next Sunday Rev. Witham of Newcastle will lead an exchange service.

Meadowbrook New Meadows Maurice Libby Gardiner Rogers Carl Severin Bernard Plummer Francis Rice Woolwich Tine Colby Gordon Trott Elbridge Bowker John Mains William C. Gilman Trott Juanita Seavey Squirrel Point William Greevers Winchester Mass Raymond Campbell Dromore Bay Harry Butler Adam Minott Orono Suday H. B. Wylan Willard Blair Clarence Eleanor Tarbox Braintree Ss. Ave Arthur Brown Elbridge 3Awker Jack Wilson Farm Martha Beal George R. Yates Squirrel Inn Squirrel Island Bath Yates Margaret Mahaney Newton Miss Mahaney Chase House Edward McAuliffe Bailey Street John McAulife Clifford B. Smith Rupert M. Irvine Richard T. Hersom Deane Shure Hosmer Evelyn Perkins Joseph O. Purdue Cecil Witham Newcastle Witham

Mother's Day Service at Winter Street Church

Mother's Day was observed at the Winter Street church with a morning service and abundant carnations provided by members in remembrance of their mothers.

Winter Street

Old Folks Regret Departure of Nurse Jennie Walker

In compliance with the request of The Old Folks Home and friends we regret the resignation of our nurse Mrs. Jennie Walker who has served with us the past two years. The note mourns her departure and expresses gratitude for her care.

Old Folks Home Jennie Walker

Beloved Caregiver Leaves Kind, Sunny Legacy

A devoted caregiver is remembered for kindness and faithful treatment. Her calm rounds and cheerful word eased patients in the sick room, likened to sunshine. The household laments her departure but wishes success in her new venture.

Minister Raymond Putnam Attends Maine Conference

Rev. Raymond G. Putnam of Central church departed Monday night for Fisherman's Island to attend a ministers conference organized by the Maine Council of Churches.

Raymond G. Putnam Central Church Fisherman’s Island Maine Council of Churches

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