Bath society notes mark travels and births in May
Rev. Dr. David L. Wilson sails to Chicago for the Knights Templar conclave with Mrs Wilson joining him in Boston. Many Maine Masons attend. The column records visits by Mrs. Wilson to Melrose and Bath family ties, births at St Mary’s Hospital, and multiple Bath residents traveling or hosting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David L. Wilson
Central Congregational Church
Chicago
Knights Templar
U.S. A
Boston
Blair Wilson
Melrose
Mass
Dr. Wilson
Bath
Local Socials Attract Montreais Names And Trips
Mrs Arlington Lewis of Lincoln formerly of this city is ill with her niece and met his Mr and Mrs Alfred McCabe of Washington street. Mrs Jeanette Garwood daughter of Capt and Mrs Allen Garwood left Bath Wednesday of last week with her sister in law. Mrs Donald Bowies for a week's visit in York. Mr Bowles employed at Bath Iron Works flew from Montreal to New York where he met them. Mr and Mrs Raymond Smith of High street spent the weekend at their summer home on Georges Lake Liberty where they are called on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver McDonald
Quincy
Mass
William A. McDonald
Washington Street
Morris Libby
Quinney
Hiram Annis
Milan Street
Willard Marshall
Laconia
Navy College
Ernest Marshall
Camden
Mary Lee
U.S A
WAACS
Fort Oglethorpe
State Teachers College
Commerce
Tex
Bath Trust Co
Charles Hagcett
York Street
Marjorie Thaxter
Langdon Thaxter
Portland
Smith College
Waynefleet School
Thaxter
New York
Chicago
Joseph Fullmer
Clementon
N. J
Stafford Hospital
Joseph John Fullmer
Fullmer
Bath
Antoinette Teeling
Dummer Street
Bath Iron Works
Cramp Yard
Philadelphia
Erwin Whorff
Hardings
West Bath
Bath Memorial Hospital
Arlington Lewis
Lincolnn
Alfred McCabe
Jeanette Garwood
Allen Garwood
Donald Bowies
York
Bowles
Montreal
Raymond Smith
High Street
Georges Lake
Liberty
John McInnes
St. Petersburg
Fla
Boston
Hugh Harding Jr
City
Harding
Brenton Ayer
Trufant Street
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Bath residents welcome Young family and local notes
The Ellsworth family of Mr and Mrs Ralph Young move to Bath residing on Lincoln Street. Master Donald Merrill Page visits from Portland with grandparents Mr and Mrs J A Merrill. Thelma Trott postpones transit class to June 7. Mrs William J Osborne hosts contract club at 993 Wish Street. Mrs Bertha Nickerson visiting daughter Mrs Lois Woodman and granddaughter Mrs Samied Guptill at Day's Ferry. Ralph Crocker noted as a pool hall patron at Memorial Worpith. Mrs Arthur Wing teaching at Lonefellow school on Brunswick. Wing is a Gorham National school graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Young
Sharon
Berry of
Ellsworth
Bath
Lincoln Street
Young
Memorial Hospital
Donald Merrill Page
Donald Page
Portland
A. Merrill
Washington Street
Thelma Trott
National Girl Scout
Nas
Bertha Nickerson
Lois Woodman
Middle Street
Samied Guptll
Gupull
Day's Ferry
Arthur Wine
Brunswick
Doris Arstrong
Cra
Willian Armstrone
Lonefeltow School
Leon Spinney
Wing i
Gorhany Netinal
Duker and Mitchells Host Weekend Visit in Thomaston
Sherrill Ann Duker daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Duker of Central Avenue visited Thomaston with Maxine Mitchell. They stayed at the home of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Mitchell and returned with them on Sunday to share an evening with the Dukers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Arata
Joyce, Violette, Ryan
Carl
Central Avenue
Hallowell
Sherrill Ann Duker
Dancghter
Charles Duker
Maxine Mitchell
Kenneth Mitchell
Thomaston
Cadet Watson Moves to Maxwell Field Training Phase
Cadet Richard Knowlton Watson son of Mr and Mrs Theodore Watson of 875 Middle Street has completed basic training and enters a nine week course at Maxwell Field Alabama for pilot training after arriving from Nashville Army Air Center Tennessee. Cadet George Washington Grover of Route 1 Wiscasset will join similar training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Knowlton Watson
Theodore Watson
Middle Street
Army Air Force
Maxwell Field
Alabama
Nashville Army Air Center
AAFCC
Nashville
Tenn
Maine
George Washington Grover
Route 1
Wiscasset
Watson
City Pl aygrounds Plans Discussed at City Hall Meeting
The Bath mayor and council plus civic leaders reviewed last year’s playground progress and debated age limits for visitors. Proposals included a swimming hole, wading pool, and a pond at Goddard’s Field, with June 10 as a target start date and costs to be shared by city funds and public subscriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Walter C. Rogers
George B. Wolstenholme
Edwin R. Andrews
Henry O. Trowbridge
Albert S. Noyes
Philip Oliver
Stanley Hunter
Roland Robinson
Alden Anderson
Edward B. Hamblett
Duncan Farrell
Lewis E. Prentiss
State Department of Health
Lions Club
McMann
Goddard's Field
Dike
Mitchell
Huse
Bath Board of Education
Citizens’ Group
Andrews
Trowbridge
Board of Education
Grace Church Tea Hosts Auxiliary Members and Guest Speaker
Miss Mary F. Gibbons of 1065 Washington Street invites the Woman's Auxiliary of Grace Church and St. Mary's Guild to a silver tea Friday. The final meeting of the season will feature Mrs. Frank E. Southard of Augusta, Maine, as guest of honor and speaker. Members should attend at 2 PM for a business meeting followed by reports from the Diocesan convention at St Luke's Cathedral Hall in Portland on May 18 and 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary F. Gibbons
Washington Street
Woman's Auxiliary
Grace Church
Woman’s Auxiliary
St. Mary’s Guild
Frank E. Southard
Augusta
Maine
St. Luke's Cathedral Hall
Portland
Doctor Caverly to pursue surgery studies in Washington
Dr. Herbert T. Caverly of Corliss Street leaves for Washington D C to undertake a postgraduate course in electro surgery. He will be a guest at the Army Medical Center and the Naval Medical Center while there to study eye surgery problems and their results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert T. Caverly
Corliss Street
Washington, D. C
Washington
Army Medical Center
Naval Medical Center
Two Local OB Chapter Members Attend Lewiston Meeting
Mrs. Luther Thompson of Andrews Road and Mrs. Herbert Morse of High Street travel to Lewiston for the Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star session. Genesta Chapter is represented with Morse as worthy matron and Thompson as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Thompson
Andrews Road
Herbert Morse
High Street
Lewiston
OB. S
Genesta
Morse
Thompson
Poppy Day Observance Receives Legion Auxiliary Backing
Roland Smith Unit of the American Legion Auxiliary announces Poppy Day in Bath on Saturday to honor soldiers of World Wars and the present conflict. Crepe paper poppies sold by volunteers fund welfare for war victims and families. Poppy making supports disabled veterans at Togus under Maine Auxiliary supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Bath
Roland Smith
American Legion Auxiliary
France
Belgium
Auxiliary
Edgar D. Leavitt
Bernard Pratt
Earle Risteen
Togus
Maine Department of the Auxiliary
Woolwich Grange Plans Service Flag Dedication
Woolwich Grange met Wednesday of last week with good attendance. A 16 year old lecturer drew credit, as did Miss Arline Leeman who organizes programs. After the business and program, sociability followed with doughnuts and coffee. Next meeting on June 2 will dedicate the service flag. committee includes Mrs. Jessie Spaulding, Mrs. Charlotte Leeman, and Miss Arlene Leeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolwich Grange
Arline Leeman
Chester Leeman
Josephine Johnson
Forrest Johnson
Grange
Charlotte Leeman
United States of America
Sadie Bradford
Jessie Spaulding
Arlene Leeman
Spaulding
Family and military moves linked in Roxbury visit
Richmond reports on family trips and military assignments. Patrolman Umberhind and his brother Corporal Umberhind Jr. have ties to Boston and the Middle East respectively. Corporal Donnelly, an explosives instructor, and Pvt. Roy Shields head back to Camp Atterbury after visits with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roxbury
Mass
Lister Umberhind
Umberhind
Boston
Corp. Lister Umberhind
Middle East
Corp
Thomas E. Donnelly
Columbus
Reed F. Jack Dies at Home in Richmond
Reed F. Jack lifelong Richmond resident died Monday morning at his Church street home. Born January 16, 1868 in Richmond to Isaac and Margaret Gray Jack, he was a bookkeeper, Baptist church member, and Mason. Survived by wife Annie Williams Jack, sister Cinnie McKay of Waltham Massachusetts, two grandchildren Leslie Seekin of Aruba Island and Evelyn Cutler of Richmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed F. Jack
Richmond
Church Street
Isaac
Margaret Gray Jack
Jack
Baptist Church
Masonic Lodge
Annie Williams Jack
Cinnie McKay
Waltham, Mass
Leslie Seekin
Aruba Island
Evelyn Cutler
Mrs Cooke Returns from Norway Visit
Mrs Harry Cooke has returned from a several day visit in Norway with her sister Mrs Harley True.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Harry Cooke
Norway
Mrs
Harley True
Front Street Man Enjoys Banana Royal During Bananas Shortage
A Bath man in a local drug store enjoyed a banana royal on a famine driven day. He supplied the two bananas himself from a gift, tracing their origin from Montreal and Mexico via a northern shipment. The man described the fruit’s excellent flavor to friends as the town faced months of banana scarcity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Central America
Montreal
Mexico
Betrothal announced for Mary Kate Double and Harold Avery Jr
Mr and Mrs William H Double of 14 Andrews Road announce the engagement of their daughter Mary Kate to Harold S Avery Jr son of Mr and Mrs Harold S Avery Western Avenue Miss Double a Morse High School class of 1949 graduate works in Bath Iron Works Estimating Office Mr Avery Morse High class of 1940 honor student a National Honor Society member and Advanced ROT C participant will leave for Fort Devers Mass No wedding date set
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Double
Andrews Road
Mary Kate
Harold S. Avery
Western Avenue
Double
Morse High School
Bath Iron Works
Avery
University of Maine
Morse High
Miss Double
Mr. Avery
R.O.T.C
Fort Devers
Mass
President Newell Honored at Maine Commencement
Mr. and Mrs. William S. Newell attended the University of Maine commencement in Orono where he received an honorary Doctor of Engineering degree. Six recipients were honored, including Lieut. Gen. Leslie J. McNair who received a Doctor of Laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William S. Newell
University of Maine
Oreno
Newell
Bath Iron Works Corp
University
Leslie J. McNair
United States Army
Child Hit by Car Takes Irreversible Toll
Marilyn Gordon a six year old girl from Wiscasset was struck on Center Street hill early Monday and taken to Memorial Hospital. Patrolman Powers said the injury did not appear severe and Harold Boardway of Lewiston drove her to the hospital after the incident and alerted police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marilyn Gordon
Wiscasset
Memorial Hospital
Center Street Hill
Francis W. Powers
Harold Boardway
Maine Street
Lewiston
Bath Iron Works Corp
Bath Hospital Nurses Graduate Class of 1943
Graduation exercises for the Bath Memorial Hospital class of 1943 will be Thursday at eight in Morse High Auditorium. The public is invited, with a special invitation to Bath's young women. A reception and dance follow in the gym planned by Mrs. James A Gillies Jr representing the House Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Memorial Hospital
Morse High Auditorium
Bath
James A Gillies, Jr
House
Edward Cooke Celebrates 84th Birthday in St Johnsbury Visit
Edward E. Cooke of 38 Willow Street marked his 84th birthday with a shower of cards from friends and relatives. A former Baxter yachts captain, he later worked for Bath Trust Co. as a caretaker before retirement. He and wife of 62 years enjoy home life, gardens, and their kitchen garden. Louis and Robert Gannon visited St Johnsbury for urgent business and stayed with friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward E. Cooke
Willow Street
Mr. Cooke
Baxter
Bath Trust Co
Mrs. Cooke
Cooke
Woman charges husband with rough treatment in court
Leon D. Doyle of South Portland was found guilty of assault and battery against his wife and fined 20 plus court costs 9.82 or 60 days in Augusta jail. The case appealed to Sagadahoc Superior Court with $100 sureties. The wife testified of repeated blows and arm and head injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardiner R. Deering
Leon D. Doyle
Front Street
South Portland
Augusta
Sagadahoc
Doyle
Mr. Bridgham
Mr. Doyle
Mrs. Doyle
Bridgham
Police Department
Dale
Buses and Taxis Loaded to Limit Transportation
Shortage of gasoline prompts calls to avoid further curtailment of bus and taxi service in Bath and defense centers. War labor influx has strained already inadequate facilities before the ban on pleasure driving. Crowded buses force drivers to pass up passengers. taxis are hard to obtain during rush hours, sometimes requiring hours to secure service. If no action is taken, drastic measures may be needed. Miss Patricia O'Riley and Miss Edith Small return from a weekend in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CPA
Bath
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Charlotte Wyman
Bertha Dunbar
Edna Mae Shoppe
James
Clappison
Copley Plaza Hotel
George Therrien
Bates Street
St Mary's Hospital
Therrien
Katherine Johansen
Hans Johansen
Mr. Johansen
Pleasant Avenue
Charles Helah
North Street
New Harbor
Fred Hector
William D. Sewall
York Hall
Fargoay
William Henry Allen
William H. Allen Jr
Raymond H. Trott
Virginia
Elizabeth
Providence, R. TI
J. M. Trott
Eunice Pert
Bridgton
Mira McKnight
West Medford, Mass
Charles Teagle
Stanley Jackson
Walter Emerson
Jerome Farrer
South Gardiner
Dominique Tardif
Patrica
Fern of Pinestreet
Foster's Point
Ralph Pinkham
Uptown Theatre
Jett
Bosin
Dirnay
Robert Knight
Westbrook
Pinkham
Donna Ann Young
Droston Road
Skipper
Carol Ann Gowerl
Drayton Read
Niles Perkin
Perkins
Niles Perkins, Sr
Tesus
Esther
Swampscott, Mass
Eastham Guild
Gertrude Stewart
Greenstreet
Eupre Board of Old Ladies
Arthur Stewart
Somerville
Stewart
Harold P. Small
James Footer
Edward Footer
Upper High Street
Maine General Hospital
Harold Swain
Ray Howe
Richardson Street
The
Osteopathic Hospital
Loren Jaffee
Stephen
Jaffee
Harmon's Clothing
Arthur Sewall
Stone House
Charles L. Kinney
John Atwood
Jackie
Sylvan Heights
Doris Stickney
Elver Stickney
Fitts Street
Orone
Marshall N. Allen
Long Beach
Calif
Mr. Allen
Herbert Fraser
Camp Gordon
Albert Veilleux
Drayton Road
Mr. Veilleux
Vera Syphers
LeRoy Syphers
Camp Niantic
Niantic
Conn
Syphers
Rupert Lewis
Highland Street
George Young
Dreyton Road
Mel Appleton
Topsham
Dissetter
Burleigh Staples
Lark Street
Carrick Tibbetts
Dean
Donald
Carolyn
Patricia
Millinocket
William J. Osborne
Wish Street
Hicks AL Pratt
Park Street
Perth
Miershidt
Gump
Edward
Tien
Sally Wartis
Campy Edwards
Ralph Crocker
Mish Street
Mary Gallant
Shaw's
Alexander MacDonald
Barbara
Priscilla Trott
Stanleigh College
Rye Beach
N. H
Milton C. Trott
Polly Fulton
Elmer Morse
Phippsburg
George McKeon
Woodland
McKeon
Frank Gaddis
William Shea
Beacon Street
Albert Darrah
Pine Street
Grand Temple of Pythian Sisters
State of
Eastland
Darrah
Fred Griffen
Griffen
David C. Dickson
Corrie Varney
Gerald Nelson
Maritime Academy
Castine
Louis P. Nelson
A. A. Stott
M.C
Marcia Stinson
Ruth Cogan
Boston University
David S Cogan
Frederick G. White, Jr
N.S N. R
Dearborn Mich
U.S. Naval Training School
Barracks
Upper West
Dearborn
Richigan
Frederick G. White
Frederick
Raymond Cutlite
Ralph Johnson
Dummers Street
Ensign Burt S. Ossood
West Coast
Sir Francis Drake
Osgood
John Nelson
San Francisco
Hiram T. Stevens
Winter Street
Woman’s Auxiliary OF
Grace Church Tea
Legion Auxiliary
Front Street Man
Mary K
Louis Gannon
Robert
St. Johnsbury
Gannon
Patricia O’riley
Edith Small
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