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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1941

Page

4

Wiscasset Legion Posts Install Officers in Joint Ceremony

A joint Bradford Sortwell Wright American Legion post ceremony in Wiscasset installed officers led by Earl J. Alden of Rockland with George Gavett as commander and Allen Malcolm as vice commander. Auxiliary officers were installed by Mrs. Bernice Jackson and Mrs. Minnie Smith. The report also notes a Community Health Clinic, student honors at the academy, obituaries, and local club activities.

Bradford- Sortwell-Wright The Legion Auxiliary Bernice Jackson Minnie Smith Rockland Nine Gavett Evelyn Gray Irene Metcalf Margie Monro Nellie Dowling Vestry D. F. S. Day MacConnell Richmond Elsie Blagdon la Beane Grace Cowley Boynton Charles J. DiPerri American Legion Auxiliary Waldoboro Nina Gavett Academy Forrest Faulkingham William Grant Herman Grover Leota Merry Kenneth Munsey Burnita Pray Phyllis Reid Marcia Angell Harry Haggett Margaret Laine Beatrice Morris Ivan Rines Margaret Beane Albert Erskine Mildred Main Elinor Pomeroy Benjamin Rines Priscilla Simpson Barbara Sullivan Leonard Seamon Elinor Sutter Ruth Spencer Fear Bailey Stanley Fairservice Ray Farmer Merle Foye Virginia Giroux Leon Grover Margie Grover Jean Hutchins Clifton Hutchins Lorean Hodgdon Norman Holbrook Dorothea Morris Conrad Peters Dorothy Thompson Stanley Thompson Virginia Butler Howard Smith Wiscasset Academy Congregational Church

Making a Study of Wild Shrubs Tour

Charles Eastman of Twin County Farm Bureau and Wayne Rich of 4 H led twenty seven Nequasset women on a shrub study tour. They met at the Nequasset Congregational Church then toured in six cars to collect wild shrub varieties around town and at Merrymeeting Bay near Mrs. George Ames home. They visited Murphy’s Corner for refreshments at Mrs. John Brown’s home and noted species such as arrowwood yew dogwood bush mountain laurel elders and shad bush. L Earle LeMont has reopened his antique shop after a three month recovery from a severe accident.

Charles Eastman Twin County Farm Bureau Wayne Rich Nequasset Congregational Merrymeeting Bay George Ames Murphy's Corner John Brown

West Bath Couples Tie The Knot In May Ceremony

Miss Marcella Lozier and Edward Jenks were married on Sunday May 18 in St Marys rectory Bath in a double ring ceremony officiated by Rev R A Martineau. They were attended by Ada McKenna and Leonard Lozier. The bride wore a light tweed suit with gardenias and wore white accessories. After a two weeks wedding trip they will reside with Mrs Lincoln Williams Foster's Point. The article also notes a town meeting on building a new town hall and a bridal shower for Mrs Edward Jenks hosted by Mr and Mrs Donald Emero among other social notices.

Marcella A. Lozier Edward J. Jenks St. Mary's Rectory Bath R. A. Martineau Ada McKenna Leonard Lozier Miss McKenna Andrew J. Lozier South Street Morse High School Jenks Edward M. Jenks Chebeague Boston Latin School Boston Bath Iron Works, Corp Port William S. Blair West Bath Lincoln Williams Foster's Point George Emero Littlefield Edward Jenks Marcella Lozier Donald Emero Thomas Mitchellson Edward Lozier Leon Charles Genthner Lloyd Leonard Leon Lozier Helen Doris Lozier Bernardine Dall Enos Webster Horatio White Wallace Roberts Stanley Rose Maynard Carlton Marion Rose Grace Waterman Dorothy Waterman

Bath area hosts various visitors and cottage openings

Mr and Mrs D O Blaisdell of Bath and Mr and Mrs Walter Gil ton of Everett Mass and Mrs Herbert Hodgkins of Bath were guests Wednesday of Mr and Mrs Humphrey Owen. Mr and Mrs Vaughan Smiley of Philadelphia visited Humphrey Owen last Thursday. Mr and Mrs Charles Bates of Beachmont Mass and son Leon opened their farm here for the Summer. Mr and Mrs Charles E Hewitt Jr and son Charles Ir Bath have opened their cottage. Mrs Henry Cotteau of Bath opened her cottage Monday. Oscar Knight and housekeeper Malden Mass after time at the cottage here will return for the season June 1. Mr and Mrs Everett Lemont were at their cottage here Monday. Mr and Mrs Chester Freeman of Portland and son Donald of Bath and Mrs John Bailey of South

Toothaker Wiscasset Nellie Sproul James Sproul Lowelltown George E. Millard George Carroll Cora Gahan Charles E. Cowley Pemaquid Boothbay Harbor Regent Elizabeth Reed Continental Congress Joe’’ Grindell Bernard Bailey, Jr Federal Street Helen Dickinson Roland Freeman Franklin H. Hammond Hammond Stella L. Giles East Boothbay Lloyd Allen Arthur Russell Delano Alna Road Lincoln County Union Congregational Church Woman's Club Lawrence Haggett Lawrence Weston Waldoboro Organ Society Mary Hobson Olley Lawrence Marston Malden Co-operative Bank Malden Mass Lois Wickstrom Louise Miller Mary Higgins Vivian Plummer Alice Taylor Grace Sewall Grace Carlisle Dorothy Hodgdon Martha Griffin Wiscasset Woman's Club Legal Club William Cost Holden Cost John H. Southard Ira Redennett Providence R. I Bradford C. Redennett Hodge Street Gordon Petrie North Edgecomb Earl D. Rines Portland William Gove Massachusetts William G. McPhee Bernard A. Bailey, Jr Edda Miami Fla Edwin Welch Paula Belfast Welch Bailey E S. Leonard Oliver Walter Gilten Everett John Pooler Chamberlain Pooler Humphrey Owen Bath Harry Wright and Sons Norman and Paul Hollywood Cal Camp Cosy Sabino D. O. Blaisdell Walter Gilton Herbert Hodgkins Vaughan Smiley Philadelphia Fred Kittridge Billy Charles Bates Beachmont Leon Charles E. Hewitt, Jr Charles Henry Cotteau Oscar Knight Everett Lemont Chester Freeman Donald John Bailey South Clifford Ritchie Joan Clifford, Jr Chicopee Ritchie Carl Longefellow Day's Ferry Ruth Howard Waterville Edward V. Reed Howard Reed Bliss Business College Myers Reed, Jr Charlestown Navy Yard Myers Reed Sagadahoc Ferry Lydia Hathorne Augusta Christine Hathorne Edward R. Wilson Denver Col Elster Dolloff C. P. Hall Marcia Stinson Hubert Redding Kennebec Gilbert Hathorne Frank J. Walker Bath Memorial Hospital Community Club Carrie Wing Fred H. Thompson Howard Ball Matineus Light Daisy Bailey Ball Melissa Mains Wilbur Howe Roland Robinson Westboro, Mass Gull Island Eliza Farnham Jamaica Plains Walter Cunningham Gay Earle Payson Earl Hentz the Willows Long Island Guy Sprague John Hunt Philip Gildart Susanne Bangor Bay Point Spinney Carl Welling Woolwich Timothy Perow Harold Robinson Auburn Edward Coombs John Ruth Beatrice Awn First Beach Carroll Deering Eva Gaudet Harry Stone Lemos Lawry Sylvia Warren Five Islands Maurice Burns

Miss Barbara Paine Wins Regional Scholarship at Brunswick High

Barbara Paine of Brunswick is one of three top graduates to receive college aid. She will receive the $900 Regional Scholarship from the Radcliff club of Maine. Paine, daughter of Mrs. Paine and the late Walter T. Paine, is active in the Girls Hi Y, orchestra, and theater at Brunswick High. The other two scholars are John Thalheimer, top senior and star athlete, and Lelia, co valedictorian.

Barbara Paine Brunswick Fred D. Hill Brunswick High School Chatter Hawthorne Honor Society John Thalheimer Lelia

Hill of Happiness staged by Genesta chapter of O E S

The Genesta chapter O E S observed the 41st anniversary with a ceremonial titled The Hill of Happiness illustrating the climb to elective office. Twenty one past matrons and nine past patrons were acknowledged, with Elsie Pinson presiding. A chicken salad supper followed at 6:30, featuring a birthday cake from the Sewing circle inscribed Genes ta Chapter 1900-1941 and tulip decor.

Genesta Chapter Masonic Temple Elsie Pinson Emma Gledhill Lewiston Bath Genesta Muriel MccCarty Pine Cone Auburn Joh W. Gillespie Gillespie Edward Coombs John Harkins Ralph E. Wright Harold E. Cutting Ralph Bertrand Frank Sparks Stella Dolloff Bessie Mildred Clark Lewis J. Sanborn Wallace Atwood Curvier Dolloff Chester H. McCabe

Seacoast Mission Movies at Woolwich Hall

Colored moving pictures will be shown Friday evening at Good Will hall Woolwich for the Seacoast Mission and its work. The event is for Woolwich Sunday schools and open to all interested. Howard Kirkpatrick and Dr Cyril E Bousfield will present and lecture. Bousfield a former medical missionary in China now heads the Seacoast Mission. Sponsored by Woolwich Union Benevolent Committee.

Good Willhall Woolwich Seacoast Mission Howard Kirkpatrick Cyril E. Bousfield

Community notices from Woolwich and surrounding towns

The Woolwich Travel Club hosts a gathering at Day's Ferry and the Woolwich Union for Christian Service plans a 5:30 to 7:00 supper at the Good Will clubhouse. Numerous locals and families attend socials, honor rolls, and school events while residents move residences, host guests, and participate in club activities across Day's Ferry Sagadahoc Ferry Nequasset and Wiscasset.

Fire near Lily Pond drains woods. many firefighters battle blaze

A woods fire near Lily Pond in West Bath covered about a quarter by a quarter mile with wind fanning flames. Fire units from Bath responded after an alarm at 10 20 AM. By 12 30 PM only smoldering remains and smoke persisted. crews remained on watch to ensure full extinguishment.

Merton A. Wright High Street Berry’s Mill Road Bath Elmhurst Farm Wood Road Richard Frates Thorne

Poppy Day Urges Bath Citizens To Wear Memorial Poppy

Edgar Leavitt commander of Roland Smith post The American Legion appeals to Bath residents to wear the memorial poppy on Saturday May 24. Poppies made at Togus will be distributed by volunteers and all donations support Legion and Auxiliary welfare funds.

Edgar Leavitt Roland Smith American Legion Leavitt America Legion France Bath American Legion Auxiliary Togus Legion and Auxiliary Welfare

Woolwich Union Elects Its Officers

The Woolwich Union for Christian Service elected officers at its annual meeting held in the Good Will club house Sagadahoc Ferry. Rev H F Milligan received support as pastor. William Robson was re elected president with Edward Reed and Mrs Reed taking key posts. The finance and benevolence committees were formed with local church leaders named.

Woolwich William Robson Nequasset George B. Farnham Edward V. Reed Sagadahoc Ferry Isaac Howard Day's Ferry Augusta District Methodist Churches H. A. Aldrich Union Carolyn Wing Howard Whittum Milton Carlton Mary Dodge

Bay Point coastal notes and local events

A Bay Point brief notes a 15 year old Charlie Hanna aiding a farmer by buying a pig and keeping it with his family. It then lists numerous visitors and weekend guests by families from Bath Woolwich Lemos Bangor Auburn and Five Islands with several cottages opening for the summer and pupils finishing eighth grade exams.

Pesca Cee Charlie Hanna Herman A. Spinney Charlie Aoe

Dike PTA selects Mental Health for next year program

Dike PTA sets next year topics with Mental Health as the study group subject. It approves one afternoon and one evening meeting monthly and assigns Miss Jean Danforth to appoint room mothers. Plans the Mother and Son banquet for June 5 at the North End club with public tickets. Mrs. W. Percy Marks attends the National PTA convention in Boston.

Jean Danforth North End Eleanor Danforth W. Percy Marks P.T.A Boston

Probate Notices from Bath Sagadahoc May Court 1941

Court of Probate in Bath Sagadahoc May 1941 schedules notices for Everett W. Neal Sara Eleanor Tucker Ella W. Richardson Oscar F. Williams Virginia E Trott and Elizabeth E Trott estates. Edna A. Neal named administrator without bond for Neal estate. Will probate for Tucker estate to Harry L. Day. Executors Ella R. Jaquith Ida E. Bragdon for Richardson estate. Guardian petition for Freeman A. Trott. Public notice to appear June second Tuesday at ten.

Bath Sagadahoc Reece Bath Independent Pembroke Parish Islands Bermuda Harry L. Day Ella W. Richardson Ella R. Jaquith Ida E. Bragdon Ella R. Janulch Oscar F. Williams Virginia E. Trott Elizabeth E. Trott Freeman A. Trott Arthur J. Dunton

Also Mentioned on This Page

Carroll T. Berry Swett Memorial Museum OF Bath Henry W. Owen, Jr Full the Times CO Front Street Tel L. Earle LeMont Philip Williams Bath Iron Works Corp Cape Elizabeth Harry Williams New Meadows E. W. Haggett Dromore Grange Harold Haggett Lucy Ann Robert Donnell Winthrop Marion Getchell William Getchell Fort Williams S. B. Getchell George Ripley Scott Ward Hardings Carrie Cuccinello L. D. Rogers Carolyn Hayden Rogers Rogers Bingham Hazel Wharff Marcia Knight J. Everett Mayo E. R. Brown Chester Colby Coopers Mills Courtney Stover Bertha Goodwin Hazel Wharts West Bath Sewing Group Grange Hall Kermit David Alfred Cargill Washington Me. Mrs. Cargill Is the Sister of Mrs. Courtney E. Stover Edward Larrabee Memorial Hospital Hill OF Happiness Charlotte Buck Woolwich Union For Christian Service Good Will Club North Woolwich Samuel Kirkpatrick Herbert Munsey Day’s Ferry Percy Bailey Frank Bailey Maine Good Will Mary Scribner Roberta Armstrong Harold Young Marjorie Maybury Martin Carter Hopestill Reed Marylou Reed Elsie Reed William Moore Robert Westfall Erwin Skillin Ormon Skillin Ora Parks Middle Street Spinning Wheel Club Florence Temple Merle Jameson Hollis Leeman Frances Hathorne Eleanor Jameson Elda Wright Albert Temple Lloyd Croxford Wilbur Presley Nequasset Road Jessie Kelly Henry Carlton Ira Frost Kenneth Gardiner Harry Watson Paul Gilmore Janet Gilmore Shaw Ella Shaw Lily Pond Woolwich Union Dike P.T.A
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