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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1941

Page

8

Charity sale and local society events in Bath area

The Ways committee of the Organ Society holds a food and apron sale at Marston's Drug Store on Thursday afternoon February 29. The Washington Street host party includes prize winnings for Dickinsons and Peases, buffet supper, and a Preshmen class contest judged by the Lincoln County Alumni. Various local groups meet for bridge, glee club performances, and civic honors, with names including the Surnames Rines, Blagdon, Dickinson, Beane, Adams, Evans, and Sherman.

Waysmittee The Organ Society Marston's Harriet Jackson Marion Ingalls Marion Millard Hattie Mosher Charles J. DiPerri Washington Street Harvey R. Pease Earl Dana Rines, Jr Joan L. Blagdon Wiscasset Geer Morton Roy R. Dickinson Damariscotta Dickinson Jean Bailey Johnnie Leonora Chiera George G. Chiera Girl’ Glee Club of Academy Mary Ann Barbara Sullivan Elinor Pomeroy Leonard Beamon Emily Riley Martha Brewer Glee Club Margaret Beane Marrengo Irving Dickinson Lingh Shaw America Lincoln County Harold E. Averill Anna Walter Butler Boothbay Raymond Dollof Boothbay Harbor Angie Dodge Gordon Harrington Sadie E. Gilbert Bristol Harold W. Castner Melvin P. Houdlette Dresden Leland S King Jefferson Edna Waring Newcastle Maurice P. Mulligan Nodbleboro Clifton Sproul Thurman Alley South Port Ralph Morse Waldoboro Elsie Mank A. D. Gray Fred L. Law Whitefield Earl D. Rines, Jr Moatsweag Cheerio Club William Bradford Bath Road Jay Bailey Misa Shackford Pred Soule Judson Soule Maurice Hathorne Harold Bailey Marcia Alton Berry John Goudy George Wilson Bath Priscilla Sherman Paul Bailey Raymond Palmer Eudell Whitten Dave Reed Charles Lee Barbara Dow Linwood Ames Ann Nelder Verna Southard Ann Bartlett Charles Mason Edward Evans Morria Lint Hollis Greenleaf Delight Louise Adams Carl Emison Bobby Adams Stanley Thompson Benjamin Adams Prank Adams Virginia Sidney G. Evans Huntoon Hill Grange Lincoln Pomona Boothbay Grange Blanche Powies Octavia Nute Doris Pose Vinnie Quinniam Brook Blagdon Valentin Las Renaiss Mes Huntoon Ievie HUN Chapur Sonic Hall J. Blagdon News Folleaies

West Bath social club sew night and Red Cross meet

Mrs Stanley W Williams hosted a Monday night sewing session with waffles fruit and tea. The gathering included Mrs William Brown Mrs Robert Coombs and other members. next meeting moves to Mrs Coombs. Red Cross plans relief work next Tuesday with lunch served by Mrs Hodgkins Cavaugh and Lemont.

Stanley W Williams William Brown Robert Coombs de Merry Harold Pergynson Merry Mise Millicent Merry Iler Marco Dwinal E. Cornish Walter March Williams Percy Holbrook Lyndall Chadman Ernest William Manley W. Williams Portland Topsham Lyndall William H. Small Raymond C Srnial Harold E Gone With the Wind Courtney E Blower Nella Stover Lewiston Vistors Bates College William Mulhern Raymond Bowyer Bath Eugene Brann Cooper's Mills James Brann Brann

Legion Dance to Aid Finnish Relief Held

The American Legion and Auxiliary report tickets sold for the Finnish relief dance. A stay party for Le Wotember, with Past National Commander Edward Quinn to attend, is planned next Thursday in the hall. Local card games yielded several winners and Mrs Crocker hosted coffee and doughnuts.

Roland But Joo American Legion Fapur D. Leavitt Healy al Tie Ganestor Legion Auxiliary Astainine Gardiner Albert Owen le Wotember Francis G. MacDonald Commander Owen Ralph Gay E. D. Leavitt Inbridge Miles B. Hagan Howard Pratt Wilbur H. Crocker Earl F. Maxwell Mr. Crocker George A Nelson Randall D. Coombs

Democratic Slate Adjusts Ward Nominations in City Caucus

In a Wednesday caucus, Arthur W. Gediman declined a Democratic alderman candidacy and was replaced by Charles E. Parks Jr. Edward A. Footer, previously a Republican councilman, is now the Democratic nominee for alderman in Ward 6 while remaining enrolled as a Republican. Ward 4 saw Bernice Oliver decline the Republican ward clerk nomination and Edith H. Page step in.

Arthur W. Gediman Charles E. Parks, Jr Philip Eaton Gediman Donald L. Cromwell Parks Henry W. Sheffield Warden Harry Barker Henry Albert Paul B. Wilson George Baer Connard Francis W. Lyons Constable Edward A. Footer Henry M. Powers Bernice Oliver Edith H. Page

Woolwich Book Club gathers for current events and poetry

The Woolwich Book Club met Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Carlton Day Reed's home for current events readings including Dorothy Thompson and a Grapes of Wrath critique. The second hour featured poetry with Amy Lowell Edna St. Vincent Millay and Kubla Khan selections, with 15 members present. Next meeting will be March 21 at Mrs. Lincoln Houdlette's home for biographies discussion led by Miss Mary L. Dodge.

Woolwich Book Club Carlton Day Reed Day's Ferry Isaac B. Howard Wilson M. Wright Dorothy Thompson DeVoto Reed Amy Lowell George E. Wright Sarah Teasdale Melvin Howe Stephen V. Bent Atlantic Monthly Edna St. Vincent Millay Lincoln Houdlette SagadGahoc Ferry Mary L. Dodge Eben Dana Ladies Aid of the Baptist Church North Woolwich Florence FE Carlton Good Will Club George Washington Nine of Clubs John Moore High Alec St. Pierre Low Mason Carter Edward Crocker No. 6 Wilbur Howe Florence Temple iChopps J. W. Reed Day’s Ferry Clayton Armstrong Mothers’ Club Carlton Day Montsweag Judson Soule Alton Berry Maurice T. Hathorne Priscilla Guy Cromwell Nequasset Leona Vivian Presley Joyce Molson Barbara Virginia Baker Marguerite Luélla Cromwell Boothbay Harry Fitch Forest Baker

West Bath Farm Bureau Holds All Day Session

Mrs. William A. Coombs hosted the West Bath Farm Bureau at 9 Bath Street for an all day session on Smart Cuts to Sewing led by Mrs. E. C. Donnell. Lunch followed. next meeting to be hosted by Mrs. Joanna M. Hodgkins at 6 Lemont Street on March 1 with Shopping For Your Money's Worth as the topic.

Lawrence B. Haggett Harry F. Burton Haggett Miami Becker College Worcester Pam Harold Sherman Federal Street William Bradford Bath Road Harlan Hussey Windsor Bot McLaren Plymouth Paiss Newport News Virginia Portland Mane William A. Coombs West Bath Charles E. Ripley Ellery B. Whittemore Joanna M. Hodgkins Lemont Street D. O. Blaisdell Humphrey A. Owen William Davis E. E. Whittemore Charles F Ripley E. W. Haggett L. D. Small Maude Bryant E. K. Thompson H. A. Owen E. C. Donnell

Nequasset Men's Forum Hosts National Ag Officials

Fred Nutter of Maine and A. W. Manchester of the Agricultural Adjustment Administration addressed Nequasset Men's Forum at the Congregational church. They spoke on farm conservation and linking industry with agriculture, as about 75 people were served a supper by the Ladies Auxiliary.

Fred Nutter Maine Department of Agriculture A. W. Manchester Washington, D. C Agricultural Adjustment Administration North Eastern Nequasset Congregational Church Bath

Community notices from Woolwich and surrounding towns

Woolwich and nearby communities report club meetings and social events. Ladies Aid, Good Will Club, 4 H Club, Mothers Club, and Montsweag groups held gatherings with meals, games, and Valentine activities. Local students and families hosted parties, birthdays, and school events amid storm closures and upcoming St Patrick's celebrations.

Parade of Giants in Saturday state church league games

A "Parade of Giants" will compete in the state church league basketball championship at the YMCA Saturday. Seven teams enter with 35 players 5 feet 10 inches or taller, led by Augusta with seven such players. Port land Chestnut, Trinity of Portland, Bath and St. Mary's also field tall lineups as fans expect a dynamic showing in the afternoon and evening games.

Giants Y.M.C. A Augusta Ace Portland Trinity of Portland Bath Beacon St. Mary's M.C.A

President Newell Honored With National Business Council Appointment

President William S. Newell of Bath Iron Works Corp. was named to the National Business Advisory Council by Secretary of Commerce Harry L. Hopkins. The council, meeting in Washington with Cabinet members, will hold a session February 29 and March 1 with Secretary Cordell Hull.

William S. Newell Bath Iron Works Corp National Business Advisory Council Secretary of Commerce Harry L. Hopkins Department of Commerce Washington, D. C Cordell Hull William C. Dickerman American Locomotive Co W. A. Harriman Union Pacific Railway Paul Litchfield Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co

Morse High Dramatics Club Presents Three One Act Plays

Morse high school dramatics club will stage three one act plays Friday evening March 8 in the high school auditorium. The program serves as preparation for the State One Act Play Contest and features Bread by Fredman Grandpa Goes Hunting and House of Greed. Admission is inexpensive to allow broad attendance.

Dramatics Club Morse High School Fredman The Grandpa Marion Short Rosie Robert St. Clair Letitia Mary H. Conley Amy A. Trish

Dogs Killing Deer in Maine Woods Alarm Commission

Maine’s deer population faces a grave threat as free roaming dogs chase and kill deer in the woods. Commissioner George J. Stobie says many canines, including neglected hunting dogs, roam unchecked and wardens are working day and night to stop the slaughter. He urges owners to supervise pets and report loose dogs to wardens.

Maine Inland Fish and Game Commission George J. Stobie Stobie

Democratic City Committee Re-elects Burgess as Chairman

The Democratic City Committee re elected Alderman Alexander Burgess Jr ward 3 as chairman and Leslie J Wald as secretary and treasurer at a crowded meeting in City Hall. Rob ert H Haskell praised the party optimism and campaign plans ahead of March 4 elections. The group set March 15 for 20 delegates and 20 alternates to the State and First District conventions in Bangor on March 27. The committee will reconvene next Monday at 7 30 in the common council chamber.

Alexander Burgess, Jr Democratic City Committee Leslie J. Wald Common Council Chamber Robert H. Haskell Bangor Common Council

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