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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1942

Page

7

Richmond Grange Ladies Aid and Community Events

Richmond Enterprise notes the Grange Ladies Aid met Tuesday at the grange hall. An entertainment vaudeville show was staged at Progressive grange hall on Wednesday. Attendees from Richmond and West Bath included Deputy G. Cleveland Marriner and Mrs. Marriner, Mrs. Flora Shepard, Mrs. Cora Osborne, and Joseph Randlette. The coronation ceremony of Mrs. Sumner Sewall featured Deputy Marriner representing the grange. Fourteen T. A. Y. F. club members enjoyed a Friday indoor picnic at the Methodist parish house. Next T. A. Y. F. meeting set for May 22. Residents visiting relatives and classmates are listed, including Eben Baker and Mrs. Levina Winchenbach at Waldoboro, Miss Barbara Bond and Miss Katherine Earl of North Av­der, Mass., Mrs. Ruth Walton in Waterville, and others visiting from Portland and Boston.

Enterprise Grange Ladies’ Aid Grange Hall West Bath Root Richmond G. Cleveland Marriner Flora Shepard Cora Osborne Joseph Randlette Marriner Sumner Sewall The Grange T. A Kents Hill Miss Bond Lawrence Bond Ruth Walton Waterville Helyn Walton Nathaniel Gilpatrick Portland Earle Dickinson U. of M Charles Dore Jr Boston Charles Dore Jennie Horne Rochester N. H

Philathea Class Plans May 18 Meeting at Vestry

Corliss Street church Philathea class held a monthly meeting with 28 attendees, one new member Mrs H C Ericson and three guests. They voted to repeat the recent entertainment May 18 at eight in the large vestry. Funds included 20 for cushion and 10 for repair. Committees named for banquet June 8 at Sedgwick and for follow up entertainment and lawn party. Hostesses listed.

Harry H. Donnell Chester A. Plant Sedgwick Beulah Pratt Herbert Hamlin Frederick King Charles Murray Bernice Achorn Harold S. Walker Frederick P

Real Comedy Show Comes to Uptown Theatre

A two day engagement at the M and P Uptown theatre features Polly Jenkins and Her Musical Plowboys with Uncle Dan, four daily stage acts plus a children's matinee. Screen attraction Fly by Night with Nancy Kelly and Richard Carlson. poet Charles A Munro’s The Stand MacArthur Made approved for Poetry Digest 1942 anthology.

M. &. P. Uptown Polly Jenkins Uncle Dan Polly Hollywood Gene Autry Chicago Nancy Kelly Richard Carlson Charles A. Munro Center Street Bath MacArthur Poetry Digest United States Canada

Scout Troop 53 Studies Compass At Weekly Meeting

Scout Troop 53 of St. Mary's held a weekly meeting last Wednesday. Louis King led a compass study and drill with patrols, Ern est Barnes collected dues, Sgt. Picard drilled marching, Louis King led closing exercises, and Eugene Burgess gave the benediction. Present were Richard Callan, Leo Tourginey, James Fortin, Charles Dingley, Richard Webber, Herbert Bacher, Joseph Hart, Eugene Burgess, Ernest Barnes, Albert Veilleux, William Dutton, Roland Pouliot, Louis Vachon, Alphonse Turcotte, Frank Pagurko, Robert Hinds, Romeo Biette, Alfred King, Lewis King, Mrs. Burgess, a committee man, and scout master Alfred King. A monthly den pack meeting preceded the scout session with cubs soon to be registered and issued uniforms and books.

St. Mary's Louis King Ernest Barnes Sgt. Picard Eugene Burgess Richard Callan Leo Tourginey James Fortin Charles Dingley Richard Webber Herbert Bacher Joseph Hart Albert Veilleux William Dutton Roland Pouliot Louis Vachon Alphonse Turcotte Frank Pagurko Robert Hinds Romeo Biette Alfred King Lewis King Mrs. Burgess

Free Will Workers Meet On Wednesday

Free Will Workers gathered Wednesday at Corliss Street church parsonage for their regular monthly meeting with Mrs. Frederick P. Moffatt hosting. Eighteen attended as Mrs. Harold S. Walker, president, led a session approving jewelry purchases, pew cushion renovations, and increases to choir robe and cushion funds. A trading post raised ten dollars. Next meeting is set for June 3 with location to be announced and a white elephant sale planned.

Corliss Street Frederick P. Moffatt Harold S. Walker John H. Hunt

Volunteer Officer Candidate Need Urgent for 3-A Registrants

The Selective Board No 1 reports State Headquarters in Augusta seeking volunteers from Class 3-A registrants as Officer Candidates in the Army. Many have responded, but a large number are still needed. Applicants will be advised within five days of examination. consult the local board for details.

Selective Board No. 1 Augusta Army of the United States

Driver Ends Prince The Dog’s Life In West Bath

Irving W Layton writes to accuse a driver of fatally striking his six month old black and white dog Prince. He asks how it happened and notes the driver did not stop. Betty Theresa and Margaret are heartbroken.

Betty Theresa Margaret Prince Irving W. Layton West Bath

Seven year old McPherson bonds pioneer spirit in Hallowell

John Wesley McPherson of Hallowell typifies patriotic bond and stamp buying by earning 10 cents per session typing for his grandfather, $0.60 weekly, and working toward a $25 bond. A first grader at Laughton School, he is son of Harold L. and Mrs. McPherson of Vaughan Road. Grandfather is commander of the Frank E. Goodrich Post American Legion.

John Wesley McPherson Hallowell McPherson Harry L. McPherson Laughton School Harold L. McPherson Vaughan Road Frank E. Goodrich American Legion

Georgetown Village Notes and Personal Items Update

Georgetown D L Pettengill rents a cottage to Mr and Mrs Philip Clifford of South Rumford who move in with cow and calf. West Georgetown logs and pulpwood work continue. Firings at Indian Point caused no damage. Blackout night eases. sugar rationing cards sorted at Town Hall. Numerous short personal items list visitors, travel, and local happenings including residents from Bath, Belmont, New York, Roslindale, and Melrose visiting or staying in town.

D. L. Pettengill Philip Clifford South Rumford Clifford Bath Iron Works Corp Douglass Topsham West Georgetown Moulton Walter Williams Indian Point Five Islands Bath Georgetown Town Hall Miss Gray Louise Howard Roy Newman William Todd Earle Hagan Elmer Palmer Alvah Reynolds Joseph Higgins Walter Cummings Carroll Powers Robinhood Howard Trafton Portland Boston Howard Fletcher Belmont Mass Walter Reid Seguinland New York Reid Gaston LaChaise Edward Lexington Morris Levine New York City T. N. Williams Calhoun Cottage Alice Coulter Marion Oliver Roslindale Elizabeth Hunt Coulter Edgar B. Hunt Frank Taylor Willian Ord Taylor Mark Marr Marr Town Sidney Dalrymple Dalrymple Newport R. I Mero Harold J. Brown Kennebec Point John P. Carey Elizabeth Charles McMahan Walter Beane Janice Melrose James Oliver Frances Sharon Boothbay Hospital Billa Tarr Holland Sprague Charles Andre Ernest Heal Ralph Davis J. F. Higgins Sewall Webster Augusta

Newton Couple Visits Camp With Dartmouth Student Son

Dr and Mrs J H Brown of Newton Massachusetts arrived last Thursday for a short stay at their camp. Their son Whitney Brown, a Dartmouth College student, joined them Friday and will have a brief vacation as Dartmouth stays in session through the summer.

J. H. Brown Newton Mass Whitney Dartmouth College Dartmouth

Gas rationing touted as helpful while arrests rise

Police say gas rationing may have benefits as liquor availability rises and youths gain access. In Augusta Municipal Court two youths aged 16 and 19 pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle under the influence after driving through business district and collide with a parked sedan. They were fined $100 and costs. Another youth, Arthur Harrington of Orland Me, pleaded guilty to passing a stop sign and paid $4.70. John E. Kriedler Jr of Phippsburg pleaded guilty to speeding at 30 mph on Washington street, fined $5 plus $4.70 costs. A fourth respondent charged with intoxication pleaded guilty and was fined $5 plus $5.05 costs or 30 days in jail.

Lawrence Thayer Gardiner R. Deering Augusta Arthur Harrington Orland John E. Kriedler, Jr Phippsburg Washington Street Kriedler Wurily

Girl Scouts hike and senior dinner complete cook badge

Pine Tree troop No. 1 Girl Scouts held a Tuesday hike and a Wednesday senior dinner to complete their outdoor cook's badge. Led by Mrs. Linwood F. Carr, the girls hiked from North and Lincoln streets to Sewall's field, cooked their own dinners, and played scavenger and treasure hunts.

Pine Tree Girl Scouts of America Linwood F. Carr Harpswell Center Bath North Lincoln Streets Sewall’s Field Gloria Leavitt Carr Miss Leavitt Academy Street

Central Ladies Aid Holds Meeting and Farewell

Mrs Helen P Putnam who departs Saturday for Manchester Massachusetts after visiting Central church parsonage with her son and daughter Rev and Mrs Raymond G Putnam was presented a pocket book as a going away gift by 11 members at a parish house meeting hosted by Mrs N Gratz Jackson and Mrs Richard Quick. Mrs Alfred J Rowe presided. A quilt was tacked and Mrs Sherman McQuaide welcomed back after winter in Florida. Hosts for next meeting are Mrs McQuaide and Mrs John Wishart.

Helen P. Putnam Manchester Mass Central Church Raymond G. Putnam Ladies Aid Aid N. Gratz Jackson Richard Quick Alfred J. Rowe Sherman McQuaide Florida

Kanip Kippewalas accommodations for fifty guests

The facility offers ten cabins each with a fireplace a main lodge and dining room. It sits on a fifty acre tract with ample storage and pine woods. An attached kitchen and bakery connect to the main lodge.

Five Islands community notices and club activities

The Five Islands area reports on the Merry Maids 4-H club meeting led by Mrs Milburn Stevens where Miss C H Stevens spoke on garden and flower arrangement. A nurse trainee Miss Anne Fossett works in Melrose MA. Dozens of local residents from Woolwich to Bath and Randolph appear in visiting, hosting, and social events with birthdays, gifts, meals, and cottage visits noted.

Merry Maids 4-H Milburn Stevens C. H. Stevens Anne Fossett Melrose Mass Library Harlan Fossett Randolph Good Neighbor Club Lermond Davis Francis Bacon Five Islands Fire Fighters F. M. Reid Bath William L. Berry Mabel Dickey Madelyn Berry

Sugar ration book registrations total 7227 in Winnegance district

In the Winnegance district of Phippsburg during four registration days a total of 7227 sugar ration book applications were filled. Of these, two applications exceeded the allowed amount and were issued books. Registration progressed smoothly with an estimated participation of nearly all residents. The youngest applicant was a one month old baby and the oldest a 92 year old woman.

Winneganeee Phippsburg

Neighborhood Night at Lowell Temple Pythian Sisters

Lowell Temple No 31 Pythian Sisters held Neighborhood Night at the Pythian temple 810 Washington St with about 55 attendees from Mizpah Boothbay Alva Brunswick Eureka Auburn. The program featured a playlet Love for Listerine, musical numbers by Lester House and Roger Pinkham, and a patriotic sketch For Victory by Mizpah. Refreshments followed as members served.

Lowell Temple Pythian Sisters Pythian Temple Washington Street Mizpah Temple Boothbay Alva Young Brunswick Eureka Auburn Jane Shea Edith Colby Little Lester Marion Darrah Annie Williams Baxter Burnell Harry Williams the Temple Emily Williams Viola Melzard Edith Miller Ziella House Sadie Garcelon Mizpah Nellie Stevens Louise Blake Marie Simpson Uncle Sam Marjory Carter Gertrude Palmer Carter Roger Pinkham Gordon Mary Curtis Gertrude Stewart

Former Bath Pastor in Lewiston Sunday

Rev Francis W O'Brien D D of Portland formerly of Bath preached two services at United Baptist church Lewiston on Sunday. He spoke at 1045 AM on The Motherhood of God and at 7 PM on The God of the Bible. He and Mrs O'Brien just returned from Brooklyn where he was pastor emeritus at Greenwood Baptist church and guest speaker at anniversary events.

Francis W. O'Brien Portland Bath United Baptist Church Lewiston O'Brien Greenwod Baptist Church Brooklyn Grenfell Greenwood Baptist Church Eastland Hotel Morning Street Portland Bath Dublin Ireland Great Britain London

Pratt Accepts New Position Amid City Ties

Arthur J L Pratt, long time employee with O M Redlon plumbers on Front and Ferry streets, completes duties Saturday night and begins new role Monday. He has many friends in the city and wishes for good luck in the new position. Mr and Mrs Charles E Helali of 1128 North Street left Friday for their summer home at New Harbor.

Arthur JL. Pratt O M. Redlon Charles E. Helali North Street New Harbor

Navy Relief Society appeals to citizens for fund drive

For the first time in 40 years the Navy Relief Society asks the United States to donate to its fund. Citizens committees nationwide give time as the Navy seeks help for families of sailors worldwide. Locally Mrs J M Kiernan chairs Sagadahoc County with Alex Burden treasurer. The drive targets 5 000 1 000 dollars and accepts any amount.

Navy Relief Society United States Navy J. M. Kiernan Comm. Kiernan U.S.N Bath Iron Works Corp S Gudahoc County Alex Burden Marine Corps

Mrs Nancy I Russell 81 Bath resident dies at Georgetown home

Mrs Nancy I Russell 81 widow of Frank E Russell died Tuesday at her home 154 Center Street Georgetown after a year of declining health. Born March 12 1861 in Georgetown she lived much of her life there with extended periods in Michigan Oregon New Hampshire and Bath. Survived by three daughters Mrs Florence R Woodside Mrs Bertha A Russell and Mrs Ethel Beane a son Walter J Russell and one granddaughter Mrs Eleanor L Wilson plus a sister Mrs Augusta E Rowe. Funeral Friday at Curtis Funeral Home Georgetown with burial in Oak Cemetery.

Nancy I. Russell Frank E. Russell Center Street Russell Georgetown John K. and Lettice (Campbell) Warner Florence R. Woodside Bath Michigan Oregon New Hampshire Working League First Baptist Church Woodside Bertha A. Russell Cape Elizabeth Frank E. Hollis Portland Ethel Beane Rangeley Lakes Oak Cemetery

Obituary of Mrs Sarah Haggett 80 widow of Howard Haggett

Mrs. Sarah Julia Haggett 80 widow of Howard Haggett died suddenly Sunday morning at Old Folks Home 1 Washington Street where she resided for over three years Born in Harbour Grace Newfoundland Sept 29 1862 she lived in Arrowside Boothbay and elsewhere Surviving are one daughter Mrs George Forsythe of South Portland two grandchildren Funeral Tuesday at 2 PM Curtis Funeral Home 942 Washington Street burial Oak Grove Cemetery

Sarah Julia Haggett Howard Haggett Washington Street Haggett Mrs. Haggett Harbor Grace Newfoundland George and Mary Rebecca (Hume) Thistle Arrowside Boothbay Hagcett George Forsythe South Portland

Mrs Fannie F Wilson 79 Dies After Illness

Mrs. Fannie F Wilson widow of William E Wilson died Thursday at her home 19 Bedford Street after a two month illness. She was born in Bowdoingham April 24 1863 daughter of George and Sarah Small. She married in 1881 and lived in Richmond until 1931 when she moved to Bath. She was a charter member of the community group.

Fannie F. Wilson William E. Wilson Bedford Street Mrs. Wilson Bowdoinham George Sarah Small Mr. Wilson Richmond Bath

Carrie E Wallace died at 66 in Sebasco Maine

Mrs. Carrie Edna Wallace widow of Everett F. Wallace died Tuesday morning at her Sebasco home. Born in Phippsburg on March 19 1876 she was the daughter of Arthur and Mary Green and spent her life in Phippsburg. Funeral is set for Thursday at two in the Sebasco church.

Carrie Edna Wallace Everett F. Wallace Sebasco Wallace Phippsburg Arthur and Mary (Wallace) Green

Mrs Wilson's Funeral Held At Bedford Street Home

Funeral services were held Sunday at two o'clock for Mrs. Fannie F. Wilson widow of William E. Wilson and mother of Lewis E. Wilson of this city. Rev Raymond G Putnam officiated. Bearers were Roland Beal Alex Burden Ralph O Burden and Joseph A Long. Burial followed in Cotton Cemetery Richmond where she had lived before moving to Bath.

Fannie F. Wilson William E. Wilson Lewis E. Wilson Bedford Street Raymond G. Putnam Central Congregational Church Roland Beal Alex, A. Burden Ralph O. Burden Joseph A. Long Cotton Cemetery Richmond

Yates Funeral for Bath-born Infant in Calvary Cemetery

The funeral for Robert C. Yates Jr., infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Yates, was held Tuesday afternoon at Calvary Cemetery. The baby died Monday in Bath Memorial Hospital after being born Sunday afternoon. The father, a Navy electrician’s mate, is in San Diego attending Gyro school.

Robert C. Yates Emily Comeau Calvary Cemetery Bath Memorial Hospital Yates United States Navy San Diego

Mrs Haggett Funeral Held At Curtis Home

The funeral for Mrs. Sarah Julia Haggett was Tuesday afternoon at two at Curtis funeral home 942 Washington with Pastor of First Baptist Church officiating Bearers included Charles Bean and Rufus Miller Burial followed in Oak Grove Cemetery

Sarah Julia Haggett Curtis Funeral Home Washington Street Charles R. Sims First Baptist Church Charles Bean Rufus Miller Oak Grove Cemetery

Burgess Funeral and Pinel Betrothal Noted in Bath

The funeral for William C Burgess four day old son of William and Anna Burgess was held at Calvary Cemetery Bath Memorial Hospital. Miss Jean Pinel daughter of Mr and Mrs Jack Pinel North Quincy Mass became engaged at a betrothal party. Pinel has ties to Bath and Quincy. she is a Quincy High School 39 graduate and Boston Secretarial School alumna. Henry McIntosh of Quincy is her fiancé’s father, employed at Fore River Shipbuilding Corp in the mold loft.

William C. Burgess William and Anna Cody) Burgess Bath Memorial Hospital Calvary Cemetery Jean Pinel Jack Pinel North Quincy Mass Eclect Miss Pinel Bath Harold EK. Freeman East Brunswick Quincy High School Boston Pinel Rainbow Girls Wollaston McIntosh Fore River Shipbuilding Corp Henry McIntosh Quincy Harold E. Freeman

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Philathea Uptown Local Selective Service Board Sewall’s Central Ladies’ Aid FE. P. Pierce Forest Hanna Charles Hanna Branwell Harford Quimney Mr. Warford Lettie Harford Carl Pearson Somerville MacMahan Cottage Mrs. Person Frank MacMahan South Sudbury George Floyd Groton Harmon's Harbor Arthur Mooers Edith Davis John Harford Beulah Miller Leon Williams Waltham H. Rowe Rowe Walter Savage Kittery Cecil Fuller, Jr J. J. Gibson Belle Carrie Stevens William McGrath F. P. Carr Lester Davis John Laundquist Laura Harding Clarence Pinkham California Maurice Pinkham D. L. Howard George Yeo Wakefield AK. Butler Watertown Walter E. Reid Sevuinland Billines Dorothy Stuart Mts PB Savine Lo Hit Rowe J. Ge Stevens Marion Stevens Francis W. O’brien Spindle City Alex A. Burden Bath Savings Institution Nancy IL. Russell Rebekah Lodge Order of the Eastern Star Sarah J. Haggett Bunal Carrie E. Wallace R. C. Yates W. C. Burgess Fred S, Curtis & CO Thomas R. Huston Washington St
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