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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1941

Page

6

Hallet Addresses Rotary on Flying Cadet Service

Richard Mathews Hallet spoke to the Rotary Club on the Flying Cadet Service week. He noted a need for 50 000 to 80 000 fliers and outlined seven months of training with strict tests. High school pupils and ages 20 to 26 are being targeted with local leaders coordinating applicant screening.

Richard Mathews Hallet Boothbay Harbor U.S. A Willis Fitch New England Guy P. Gannett Augusta Maine Hallet John Parker Army Navy

Luncheon Highlights Highlight Social Evening At Dromore Grange

Pres. Dominique Tardif led a luncheon noting the ladies night program set for Thursday evening at Dromore grange hall with Mrs. Edward W. Bridgham as chairman. Several pleasant surprises are rumored for attendees.

Ting Saturday Evening Post Dominique Tardif Dromore Grange Hall Edward W. Bridgham

Morse Junior Prom Set With Dance Friday Evening

Morse high school hosts a junior prom Friday evening with dancing from 8 to midnight. Yellow and green decorations, co chairs Bruce Fulton and Martha Morse lead the decorating committee aided by a long list of volunteers. a refined patron and patroness group backs the event. Doc Harriman’s eight piece orchestra will provide the music.

Morse High School Bruce Fulton Martha Morse Annette Williams Helen Robinson Mary Roy Diana Pierce Geraldine Dupres Marie Hart Mildred Perow George Hersom Milton Gediman Ralph Duncan Norma Mackinnon Richard Steen Dwight Packard Robert Besaw

Carl Anderson Talks To Commercial Class At Morse Rush

Carl CG Anderson owner of Carls Drus store addressed Morse rush school's senior commercial class Tuesday urging adherence to rules for courage dependability grooming and presentation to enter a business career. Rupert M Irvine of New England Tel and Tel spoke to the same group on Wednesday.

Carl CG Anderson Carls Drus Morse Rush School Bie Rupert M. Irvine New England Tel Tel. Co

Phosphate Barge Pa Trickt Sheridan Unloads at Read Nichols Dock

The barge Pa Trickt Sheridan from Philadelphia, unloading 1500 tons of phosphate rock at Read Nichols Co wharf, docked May 12 and is to be unloaded Thursday morning. Some cargo went by truck to Sagadahoc Fertilizer in Bowdoinham while about 75 tons were delivered. Much fertilizer stored at the Watson Frye Co foundry on Commercial Street.

Patrickt Sheridan Philadelphia Read Nichols Co Sagadahoe Bowdoinham Watson, Frye Co Bath

Gallant Fournier Wedding in Brunswick

Felix J. Gallant Jr and Regina Fournier were married in a double ring ceremony at St John s Church Brunswick officiated by Rev Charles Le Flem. Attendants included Louise Fournier maid of honor and Henry Gallant best man with bridesmaids Leah Gallant Eva Fournier. The couple will reside at 36 Mill Street Brunswick after a reception at the American Legion hall and a short trip to York Village and Boston.

Felix J. Gallant, Jr Regina Fournier Brunswick St. John's Church Charles le Flem Louise Fournier Henry Gallant Leah Gallant Eva Fournier Belanger Velma Gaudreau Harry Sherman Anthony Fournier Maurice Bouchine Donald Campbell American Legion Hall York Village Boston Mill Street Mary Rose Cloutier Grace Fournier Diana Fournier

Pheasant causes three car crash near Bath

A pheasant crossing Route One east of Bath led to a three car collision just after 3:25 PM Saturday. Vehicles driven by Arline Lyden, Wilhelmina Kiernan, and Abbot Fuller collided after swerving to avoid the bird. Kiernan sustained a leg injury. others escaped unharmed.

Bath-West Bath Arline Lyden Middle Street Wilhelmina M. Kiernan Shepard Washington Streets Abbot J. Fuller Pemaquid Kiernan Lyden Fuller Lyden Auto

Gibson Recalls Old Time Minstrels in Bath

The Forty Years Ago column features a letter from Harvey D. Gibson of Manufacturers Trust Co. recalling a Bowdoin student minstrel show and a finale song titled Just Another Lincoln. He notes it is nice to be reminded of old times and mentions his North Conway links to the Kearsarge hotel era.

Independent Harvey D. Gibson Manufacturers Trust Co Broadstreet New York North Conway Mr. Gibson Kearsarge White Mountains

Apple Blossoms Shine Along Woolwich Route

Motorists pass through the country to view apple trees at peak bloom in Woolwich. The Jewett orchards formerly Charles Henry Butler farm show shades from deep pink on new blossoms to white on ripening fruit.

Jewett Orchards Charles Henry Butler Woolwich

Far and Near Missionary Society Holds Monthly Meeting

The Far and Near Missionary society of Corliss Street church met Friday with Mrs. Frederick P. Moffatt leading a devotional on Love. Red Cross work was done, funds raised for a Burma leper colony and War relief, and hostesses were announced for the year. The next meeting is set for June 20 with Miss Carrie Trett and Mrs. Chaney as dinner hostesses.

Frederick P. Moffatt Missionary Society Corliss Street Christ Red Cross Ruby A. Preble Theresa Hill Burma Carrie Trott Wilfred W. Chaney Millard E. Watson Ida Purington Merton A. Wright John H. Hunt John A. Towle Hill Maude W. Russell Henry D. Cooper Mildred Walker Fred E. Bragg Mildred Stackpole Ambrose S. MacFadden Jacob T. Wheeler Frank W. Preble Watson Agnes Harris Jennie R. Curtis Towle Carrie Trett Chaney

Shower Given for Mrs Edwin Oliver

Miss Viola M Arsenault and Mrs Gordon Holbrook hosted a Thursday evening shower at 29 High street for Mrs Edwin Oliver formerly Miss Jeannette Dowling. Gifts included an electric clock and end table. invitees listed include Mrs Ralph Card Mrs William Paisley Jr Miss Doris Crocker Mrs Arthur Balcolm Mrs Robert Jewell Miss Betty McGuiggan Miss Margaret Gallagher Mrs Harold M Rogers Miss Alice Eaton Miss Fern Pettengill Miss Doris Pettengill Mrs David King Miss Shirley Miller Miss Mary Oliver Miss Dorothy Conant Miss Priscilla Coombs Mrs Harold Miller Miss Marie Smith Mrs Harold Dowling Miss Linwood Temple Mrs Edward Larrabee of Fosters Point Miss Ruth Presley and Miss Sarah Reed of Woolwich.

Viola M. Arsenault Gordon Holbrook High Street Edwin Oliver Jeannette Dowling Ralph Card William Paisley, Jr Doris Crocker Arthur Balcolm Robert Jewell Betty McGuiggan Margaret Gallagher Harold M

Thayer Gilmore Wedding Friday

Miss Virginia Gilmore 24 Bailey street daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul F Gilmore wed Allen Freemont Thayer son of Alderman Charles A Thayer in a single ring ceremony at Winter Street Church parsonage Rev Joseph O Purdue officiating Attendants were Mr and Mrs Joseph E Belanger The Thayers attended Morse High School He works as a pipe coverer at Bath Iron Works The couple will live in a New Meadows cottage for the summer

Virginia Gilmore Bailey Street Paul F. Gilmore Allen Freemont Thayer Charles A. Thayer Winslow Court Winter Street Joseph O. Purdue Joseph E. Belanger

Jenks Loziers wed at St Marys rectory

Miss Marcella Ann Lozier daughter of Mr and Mrs Andrew J Lozier of 25 South street became the bride Sunday at 4 p m at St Marys rectory to Edward J Jenks of Chebeague son of Mr and Mrs Edward M Jenks Chebeague Rev R A Martineau officiated before relatives and friends

Marcella Ann Lozier Andrew J. Lozier South Street St. Mary's Rectory Edward J. Jenks Foster's Point Edward M. Jenks Chebeague R. A. Martineau

Rotary and Rotary-Anns Plan Dromore Turkey Supper Meeting

Members of the Dromore Farm Bureau arrange a turkey supper as the Rotary club and Rotary-Anns host a joint meeting Thursday night at seven in the grange hall in Dromore.

Dromore Farm Bureau Rotary Club Rotary-Anns Grange Hall Dromore

Classifieds Rates Notice to Advertisers

Classifieds offer 25 words for first insertion and 35 words for each subsequent insertion at 20 cents per rate. Copy must reach the office by noon Wednesdays.

For Sale and Rentals in Maine Area Listings

Classified notices list items for sale in Georgetown Center and Steuben Maine. Opportunities include a John Dere two way sulky plow for 25 dollars, an attractive summer resort at MacMahon Maine with cottages 200 to 385 dollars per season, boarding in a quiet country home for five dollars weekly, beach lease at Thomas Point Hambleton Brunswick, and Popham Beach shop reopening with shell novelties. Listings request references and provide contact: Mrs Hagan Wynnewood PA Mrs H Painter Bath Fred B Reed Co Stanley E Wallace Bath Bath Tel 514 W. 12-300

John Dere T. M. Hagan Georgetown Center Maine MacMahan Bath H. J. Painter Wynnewood Fred B. Reed Co Stanley E. Wallace Front St. Bath

Prize Speaking Opens Bowdoinham Events at Town Hall

The Annual Junior Prize Speaking contest was held at the town hall with students delivering pieces on world topics and histories. Florence Sedgley won first prize with her selection ending the program, Clyde Douglas took second, Lenora Carras third, as judges and Brunswick high school musicians observed.

Town Hall J. Palmer Donald Chesley

Local Social Notes Reflect Town Visits and Travel

Miss Mary Brown a Mars Hill hospital nurse visits her parents Mr and Mrs Earl Brown. Mrs J E Browne returns to West Medford after a week with Mrs Ivan Lang. Mr and Mrs Fred Cheney Cumberland and Miss Mildred Small Litchfield visit Mr and Mrs Harold Cheney. Blanche Rounds who wintered in Florida visits her uncle Charles Berry. Arnold Chadwick leaves Saturday for Fall River Mass where he has employment.

Mary Brown Mars Hill Hospital Earl Brown J. E. Browne West Medford Ivan Lang Fred Cheney Cumberland Mildred Small Litchfield Harold Cheney Blanche Rounds Florida Charles Berry Arnold Chadwick Fall River Mass

Mrs Jane Ackley Woods Dies in Springfield Hospital

Mrs. Jane Ackley Woods widow of Grant Woods of Bowdoin died Monday in a Springfield hospital. Born October 30 1879 in Rumford she was daughter of William and Vesta Ackley and educated there. She lived in Bowdoinham since 1903 and was active in Sagadahoc grange Methodist church Bowdoinham and the W C T U. Survived by five sons including Orrie Woods of Springfield and Elwin Silver of Richmond, four sisters, a mother, a niece, two nephews and grandchildren.

Jane Ackley Woods Grant Woods Bowdoin Springfield Mass Rumford William and Vesta Flagg Ackley Sagadahoc Grange Bowdoinham Methodist Church Elwin Silver Richmond Orrie Woods Henry William Woods Herman Woods Bath Loring Coolidge Harriet Carter Alice Nelson George Sweet Belmont, Mass

Annual Police Ball a Pleasant City Affair

About 400 people attended the fourth annual Policemen's Ball at the Armory on Friday night from 8:30 to 1:00 with Ernie George and his 15 piece band. The hall featured bunting flags crepe paper signal flags and a new stage decorated with American flags and stars. Before the ball officers and guests were served a buffet at the home of ex Mayor Robert H. Haskell. The American Legion police took over duties during the event and seven Legion officers assisted.

Armory Ernie George Bath Lumber Co Police Department Robert H. Haskell Walter C. Rogers Donald N. Small Arthur Sewall Joseph A. Butler C. A

Eleanor Roosevelt to Speak in Bangor Tonight

One of the largest gatherings in Eastern Maine is expected in Bangor Auditorium for Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt’s first Bangor appearance. The event follows a Bangor House dinner with guests including her secretary Miss Malvina Thompson and Governor and Mrs. Sumner Sewall.

Maine Bangor Auditorium Eleanor Roosevelt Bangor

Housing survey talk in Bath on defense workers

William C. Loring of the Division of Defense Housing Co-ordination discusses homeowner cooperation for housing defense workers in Bath and Brunswick. A meeting at the Y M C A with Mayor Rogers aims to survey willingness to let rooms or convert homes into flats, with John Breen succeeding Justin Hartzog and a Brunswick contingent present.

William C. Loring Division of Defense Housing Co-ordination Rogers Loring Walter C. Rogers Justin Hartzog Bath Brunswick John Breen Breen Boston Housing Authority Archibald M. Main Bath Iron Works Corp Allan Spear Bath Savings Institution Edgar D. Leavitt Roland Smith Post A. L Joseph O. Purdue Bath Ministers Association Richard Frates The Fire Department Arthur S. Crockett Red Cross Louis A. Dole Henry G. Hodgdon John Conley the Iron Works Victor N. Choquette Iumswa Arthur M. Bowker Lions Club Cedric A. Martin Independent Brotherhood of Ship Yard Workers William C. Perkins Thomas F. McMahon Board of Selectmen Burton W. Taylor Bowdoin College Thomas H. Riley, Jr Brunswick Savings Institution Henry M. Baribeau Girard Baribeau

Center Street Property Changes Ownership

The two story brick residence at 105 Center street once occupied by Fred S. Curtis Co. is sold by Mrs. Mary S. Curtis to Russell C. Dalrymple and Fremont B. Rowe of the Dalrymple Rowe firm. The new owners plan commercial use on the first floor and may rent second floor rooms. no major alterations are planned. Molly Dansky of Lynn Mass. now owns the Dunton building and Music hall property at Center and Washington streets.

Center Street Fred S. Curtis & Co Mary S. Curtis Russell C. Dalrymple Freemont B. Rowe Dalrymple & Rowe Molly Dansky Lynn Mass Dunton Music Hall Center and Washington Streets

Beacon Street Church Rummage Sale Set for Saturday

The Women's Society of Beacon Street Church sponsors a rummage sale all day Saturday beginning at 10 a m in the Band Box on Front Street.

Women's Society of Beacon Street Church Front Street

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