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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1942

Page

6

Society and Clubs Honor Mrs Campbell at Bath Reunion

A Bath area family reunion at Mrs Roxanne Merry home on Federal Street honored Mrs Campbell of Arrowsic. Attendees included Edith Campbell, Hector Creamer and family, Donald Dean and daughters, Edith Jackson and Douglas, Everet Pollard and daughter, Arthur Ferris and Bernell, Betty Ferris, Joseph McLaughlin, Howard Pinkham, and many others. A buffet lunch and rosebush dedication followed, with travel to Arrowsic for the plant.

Roxanne Merry Federal Street Edith Campbell Arrowsie Hector Creamer Hector Jr Donald Dean Dorothy Shirley Virginia Donald Jr Auburn Edith Jackson Douglas Portland Everett Pollard Jean Anne Boston Arthur Ferris Bernell Elmstreet Betty Ferris Lewiston Joseph McLaughlin Andrews Road Howard Pinkham Dover N. H Campbell

Portland couple visits relatives on Washington street

Capt and Mrs Ralph Dunton of Portland were overnight guests Wednesday of last week of Mrs Dunton's daughter and Mrs Edward St Martin of upper Washington street, leaving Thursday for Robinhood to spend two days at their cottage. Mrs Dunton returned to Bath for the weekend with her daughter.

Louis Hagan High Street Hagan Bath Iron Works Memorial Hospital Childn Betty Edmundi Havan Bertha Arsenant Bath Ralph Dunton Portland Mrs. Dunton Edward St. Martin Upper Washington Street Robinhood

Parshley and Black Wedding Held in Brunswick

Walter H. Parshley of Brunswick and Mrs. Eleanor Johnson Black of Brunswick wed at Berean Baptist Church in Brunswick in a double ring ceremony conducted by Rev. John Hussong. Attendants included Mrs. Charles Locke of Brunswick. A dinner followed at Eastland hotel in Portland. The couple will live on Columbia Avenue in Brunswick. both are Berean Baptist members.

Walter H. Parshley Brunswick Bath Eleanor Johnson Black Berean Baptist Church John Hussong Charles Locke Eastland Hotel Portland Parshley George Parshley George D. Parshley Shepard Street Bath Iron Works Corp

Miss Marie Merrill Graduates May 24 at Colby College

Miss Marie Merrill daughter of Mr and Mrs Jason A Merrill of 204 Washington Bath is a Colby senior graduating May 24 Colby degree English Dean's list sophomore and junior years student assistant in the library four years member of Library Associates Glee Club Arts Club Student Christian Association and played tennis in the Women's Athletic Association

Marie Merrill Jason A. Merrill Washington Street Bath Colby College Miss Merrill Colby Morse High School Library Library Associates Glee Club The Arts Club Student Christian Association Women’s Athletic Association

South End PTA Votes Five Dollar Navy Relief Gift

The South End BP T A held its final season meeting at 488 Washington street with a brief business session followed by a card party. The group contributed five dollars to the Navy Relief Society and raised over nine dollars from the event. Chairmen are Ev erett Quimby for the South End group and yarn solicitation is directed to Mrs F Arthur Berry and Mrs R Raymond Palmer. Winners at the card party included Mrs Lloyd Coombs and others. Meetings will resume in the Fall.

Navy Relief Society South End Red Cross F. Arthur Berry R. Raymond Palmer John A H. Hunt LaForrest G. Coombs Harold J. Haggett Lloyd Coombs Harry Donnell Harry F. Oliver Leland R. Mitchell N. Gratz Jackson

Genesta Chapter Anniversary Observed With Banquet

Genesta chapter No 3 marked its 42nd anniversary with Past Matrons and Past Patrons Night at Masonic Temple. A lobster salad supper served at 6 30 featured tulip bouquets, a tiered birthday cake, and a candlelight ceremony The Gleam of the Star. Guests included 18 past matrons and 10 past patrons with greetings from Maine First Lady Sumner Sewall and other dignitaries.

Genesta Masonic Temple Ralph E. Wright John W. Gillespie Wricht Cecil L. Fullerton Harold E. Cutting S. B. Lonn F. Arthur Berry Archie Wishart Edward V. Coombs Elizabeth B. Deering George A. Rogers Charles A. Soule William Davis Genesta Sewing Circle Philip A. Roberts Henry G. Shaw Grand Chapter Sumner Sewall Maine Genesta Chapter Horace W. Ward N. Gratz Jackson Annie E. Cox Miss Cox Times Warren W. Gledhill Lewiston William A. Furber Bath William Tait Thomas F. Perkins Albion L. Corliss Wilbur C. Oliver Luther S. Thompson Harry G. Deering George W. Merrill

Maine Grange program highlights Maine people at West Bath

West Bath grange hosted a Monday program centered on Maine and its people. Mrs. William A. Armstrong arranged songs, stories, and dances including an Indian Princess Dance by Marilyn Booker and a comedy playlet Home Sweet Home. Guests enjoyed poems, readings, a quiz on Maine, and a postprogram spread.

West Bath Grange Maine William A. Armstrong Pine Tree Justus R. Ripsey Topsham Grange Marilyn Booker Charlotte Kennebec Bath Moses Owen Fred Bubier Arthur C. Lemont Arthur G. Staples Lewiston Journal Edward B. Hamblett Lewis D. Carter Thomas B. Reed Herbert Simpson State House Augusta Rudy Vallee Stein Joseph R. Oliver Armstrong Edward Hamblett Marilla Tarr Enterprise Grange No. 48 Richmond Rose Jean Dorothy Kenney Grover C. Smith Frederick Morton Edward Jenks Dane Morton Carver

Moses Elected State Trustee At Bangor Daughters of Isabella

Miss Helen M. Moses regent of Sacred Heart circle was elected state trustee at the Daughters of Isabella convention in Bangor, with over 300 members attending from 28 circles. Sacred Heart circle sent ten members and Bath presented Miss Moses a bouquet. attending were her mother Esther Moses and several circle members.

Sacred Heart Circle Daughters of Isabella Skowhegan Daughters of Isabella Helen M Moses Frank E. Moses Frank T Fortier John Costain Alexander Burgess Alexander Burgess, Jr Wilfred Thibeault Catherine T. O'Hara Carl G Kronstrand Alfred King Helen M. Moses Miss Moses Esther Moses Secred Heart Circle Catherine T.o'hara Lida Costain Catherine Burgess Gladys King Vivian Kronstrand Lena Fortier Beatrice Thibeault Alice Burgess

Port land Masonic event and memorial notes

Tuesday evening pageant notes Mrs Roberts invited as guest officer at Deering chapter No 59 in Portland for June 2 with a 6 30 supper. Genesta chapter to conduct Memorial service for deceased members at its next meeting on June 5.

N. Gratz Jackson Henry G. Shaw Luther S. Thompson Jason A. Merrill Paul G Bagdikian John Wishart George W. Merrill David Y. Alkazin Harold E. Cutting Carl H. Pinson Philip A. Roberts Maine Portland Mr. Pinson Pinson Roberts Deering Genesta

Sunday Concert Delights At Old Ladies' Home

An audience filled the lower floor for a third musicale at the Old Ladies' Home. Miss Carrie F Luce directed with Walter Olsen Francis S McPherson Merton Sprague and Luce herself as accompanist. The program spanned classical sacred and popular pieces and was praised for its variety and artistry.

Carrie F. Luce Walter Olsen Francis S. McPherson Merton Sprague Sprague Romanze Mozart Shepherds and Godard McPherson O Israel Dudley Buck the Romberg Olsen Farquesta Kreisler Valse Bluette Drigo Sprague Cordoba Lucuona Malaquena Lucuona Mr. McPherson the Good Shepherd van de Water Mr. Olsen Ave Maria

U S C Director A J Danielson Addresses Bath Rotary

A. J. Danielson director of the United Service Organization spoke at Bath Rotary noon meeting praising the club for a 91.8 percent attendance. He outlined USO services in Columbian hall Y M C A block including headquarters entertainment books magazines and free games and writing materials for service personnel and defense workers. Norman Smith of Brunswick attended as a guest with several other visitors and residents noted, including Mr and Mrs Cioffi who will move to Brattleboro December induction plans noted.

John Parker Bath Rotary Club A. J. Danielson United Service Organization U.S.O Columbian Hall War Department Washington Danielson Norman Smith Brunswick J. C. Whittemore Portland George C. Davis Daytona Beach Lewis Cioffi Center Street Bath Brattleboro Cioffi U. S Bath Iron Works

Three Bath men arrested in Lewiston on serious assault charge

Three Bath men were arrested in Lewiston on complaints of felonious assault against Christine Pelletier, a 19 year old Lewiston mill worker. Clarence Blaisdell, 43, Wilbur Sawyer, formerly of Millinocket, and Watson Clark, of Portland, were booked for investigation and later charged with assault with intent to rape or as an accessory. The victim was beaten and bruised, taken to Ste Marie's General Hospital after emergency treatment. Police said the incident began when an automobile stopped and a man grabbed Pelletier as she walked home from work.

Bath Lewiston Christine Pelletier Androscoggin Clarence Blaisdell Middle Street Iron Works Wilbur H. Sawyer Millinocket Watson H. Clark Portland Blaisdell Sawyer Brunswick Watson Miss Pelletier Ste. Marie’s General Hospital Johnson

Bobby Haggett Celebrates Fifth Birthday Party

Bobby Haggett, son of Mr and Mrs Charles Haggett of 43 York Street, celebrated his fifth birthday with a Tuesday afternoon party for playmates. A five o'clock supper followed with cake cutting. Prizes in peanut hunt went to Jackie Oliver and in donkey’s tail and clothespin games to Bobby Burr and Alfred Stover. Guests included Dicky Oliver Billy Haggett Alfred Stover Jackie Oliver Bobby Burr Bobby Small.

Bobby Haggett Charles Haggett York Street Bobby Jackie Oliver Bobby Burr Alfred Stover Dicky Oliver Billy Haggett Bobby Small

Mrs Minnie Cyr Weekend Visit With Son In Augusta

Mrs Minnie Cyr of Center street extension spent the weekend in Augusta visiting her son Joseph Cyr.

Minnie Cyr Center Street Extension Augusta Joseph Cyr

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