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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1940

Page

4

Divorces granted at May term of Wiscasset Superior Court

The May term grants divorces to Arthur Madden from Velma Madden and Louise Brewer from Frank Brewer among others. Custody and support orders set for several children, with alimony provisions and name changes noted. Community notices, club meetings, school events, and local visits fill out the page.

Arthur E. Madden Velma D. Madden Louise Brewer Frank Cecil Brewer Louise E Gladys F. Burk W. Harold Burk Margaret S. Stevenson Maurice Stevenson Ida M. Tripp Frederick E. Tripp Mabel F. McAfee Robert McAfee, Jr Amy L. Steele Libt Lester B. Steele Amy L. Winant George Sidney Graffam, Jr Ruth Eloise Graffam Marion R. Stevens Arthur M. Stevens Winifred Larkin Morton Howard Stanley Morton Wade William T Wade June Sargent Jennie E. Williams Gardner T. Williams Evelyn F. Alley Amby M. Alley

Walter C. Leavitt Dies After Illness At Birch Point

Walter C. Leavitt a longtime Wis casset resident died at his Birch Point home on Saturday May 25 after several weeks of illness. Funeral services were held Monday May 27 at his home with Rev John W Gowdey and Rev Mrs Plinette Allen officiating. The large floral tribute reflected high regard for him. more details will appear next week.

Walter C. Leavitt Wiscasset Birch Point John W. Gowdey Mont- Sweag Baptist Church Plinette Allen Boothbay

Elmer to Address Bath Rotary During World’s Fair Tour

Ralph L. Bancroft known as Elmer, goodwill ambassador for the 1940 New York World's Fair, will speak to Bath Rotary on June 11. Born in Prattsburg New York in 1889 he rose from a small town upbringing to poster fame and wartime service in France.

Ralph L. Bancroft Elmer Bath Rotary Club American Legion Prattsburg Steuben County N. Y Rochester Himrod AEF France Washington Lafayette Masonic Club

Bath's Quota Exceeded Across Towns During Relief Effort

Mrs Sam Prawer and Mrs James A Gallies Jr led relief work in West Bath with Mr James Bosemont in Phippsburg and Miss Lynette Caverly as captain. Major roles included Bowdoinham and Richmond with several assistants. thanks extended to volunteers, donors, and workers across Bowdoinham Bowdoin Richmond Topsham and Woolwich.

Sam Prawer James A. Gallies James Bosemont West Bath Edward V. Reed Woolwich Phippsburg Lynette Caverly O. L. Cogveshall Ralph McEwen Bowdoinham Charles Hackett Publcity May Gould Margaret Prandall Erland Rogers Bowdoin Fred H. Diren Richmond Grace Purington F. Pratt Alma Dunn Ivy M. Ames Mildred EB. Richardson Sherwood Aldrich Topsham John Loewe W. F. Adams Blanche Graves Cleora Tarbox Emma B. Sharples Lois V. Williams Connard

Sacred Heart circle D of I awards prizes at social

Thelma Atkinson won first prize in the contract event and Mabel Burgess second on Thursday evening at the standing social committee of Sacred Heart circle. Catherine O Hara took first in the auction with Evelyn Roderick second. Nora McLaughlin and Margaret Long, the committee, thank all who hosted tables at their homes and those who assisted.

Thelma Atkinson Mabel Burgess Sacred Heart Circle D. of I Catherine T. O'Hara Evelyn Roderick Nora McLaughlin Margaret Long

West Bath and Littlefield schools close for two days

West Bath and Littlefield schools will be closed Thursday and Friday this week. A ten pound son born May 22 to Mr. and Mrs. Courtney E. Stover at Memorial hospital is named Jerrold Courtney.

Lowell Littlefield Courtney E. Stover Memorial Hospital Jerrold Courtney L. D. Rogers Hayden Rogers Edson Carpenter Bingham Belle Owens Skowhegan Ernest E. Rose Jackie Hazel Heath John Kenney Bangor Joseph W. Larrabee Augusta Rock Hill Inn Bath Lodge of Elks Charles H. Bates Leon Beachmont Mass Sabine Melford Perham South Woodstock Elmer Mank Woolwich Scott Maxson Maxson Henry J. Holden Rachel Chase Yarmouth Alta Whorf Caratunk

Westport Families Share Weekend Getaways and News

Westport residents report visits from Dr and Mrs James Williams and their son Roger plus Mrs Addie Tilton and Miss Bell Tilton of South Portland. Families attend a centennial in Braintree, Mass, and marriage news notes Stanley Adams and Gladys Kern of Dorchester, Mass. Local illness prompts a Southport trip, and carousels of weekend visits include the Harrison family, Baker of Hingham and Pratt of Auburn.

James Williams Roger Frank Blake Mechanic Falls Addie Tilton Bell Tilton South Portland Colin Dunn Dorothy Bessie Hassleman Braintree Mass Elmer Greenleaf Sanford Fred I. Greenleaf Stanley Adams Gladys Kern Dorchester John P. Harrison George Arrowsic Dudley M. Baker Hingham Brian M. Jewett Verlie Greenleaf Albertine Knight Olive Knight Robert Greenleaf Walter Leavitt Wiscasset Arthur Pratt Auburn

Bath Eagles Welcome Deputy Grand President Visit

Bath aerie 875 hosted William L. Seward deputy grand president for Maine New Hampshire and Vermont at its regular meeting. With 335 members and eight new initiates the group nears its 60 member quota for the year ending June 4. Seward praised Eagles work including Old Age Pension origins and Mother’s Day creation, and spoke to about 150 members.

Bath Aerie of Eagles William L. Seward Rutland Maine New Hampshire Vermont Seward Bath Aerie Eagles Mr. Seward Aerie Roosevelt Eagledom Edward T. Whitehouse Fred S. Stover Walter H. Norton Edward J. Lee Allen Oulton The Front Street William W. Hosmer Charles B. Farrar Brunswick the Aerie

North Center PTA Hobby Show Set for June 5

North Center P T A plans a Hobby Show on June 5 at Central church parish house featuring an internationally famous Parisian doll owned by Mrs. Sarah Bagley Wright Woolwich. Exhibits include 40 glass and china slippers by Mrs. Theodore Will and toy soldiers by Jimmy Vennett.

North Center Central Church Parish House Sarah Bagley Wright Woolwich Theodore Will Brunswick Jimmy Vennett Margaret R. Foote Sarah A. Adams Spain Fred Dennison

Charlotte's Dance Pupils Stage Annual Recital

The third annual recital by Charlotte's School of Dancing unfolded at Morse High School auditorium. Outstanding numbers included Straus ballet with Erma Bennett and Madelyn Oliver. interpretative pieces to Beethoven Moonlight Sonata. and a Scarecrow segment to We're Off to See the Wizard. Guest artist Eugene Hovey presented Stomping at the Savoy.

Charlotte School of Dancing Morse High School Straus Ballet Vienna Woods Straus Erma Bennett Sarah Silverman Royden Ramona Haines Nancy Gregware Billy Dutton Boreen Higgins Ruth St. Denis Isadora Duncan Eugene Hovey Augusta Savoy Mr. Hovey Frances Ginty Paul J. Hart William Given Carlton Andrews George D. Field

Shower and Supper for Prospective Bride Daigle Fortier

Miss Bernice M. Daigle of Senter's Inc. was honored with a supper and shower hosted by Miss Martha L. Hamblett at 23 Pratt Street. The event celebrated Daigle’s upcoming marriage to Earl R. Fortier on June 14 at St. Mary's Church. Attendees included Senter's clerks and relatives, with pink and white decorations and a confetti shower finale.

Martha L. Hamblett Senter’s, Inc Edward B. Hamblett Pratt Street Bernice M. Daigle Floral Street Earl R. Fortier Frank T. Fortier Maple Street St. Mary’s Church

Woolwich June meetings and community events noted

The Woolwich calendar lists a Spinning Wheel club meeting at Mrs. Ella Temple’s Bowdoinham home on June 20. Riverside Cemetery Association and Nequasset church events. Red Cross, Good Will club, Murphy's Corner and Day's Ferry activities. dances, suppers, meetings, awards, and local visits across Woolwich and surrounding towns with many named organizers and venues.

Spinning Wheel Club Ella Temple Bowdoinham Riverside Cemetery Association Loring Soule Maurice Hathorne James Dunton Bradford C. Redennett Wiscasset Woolwich American Red Cross Edward V. Reed Sebenon Hall Clifton Gainsley Muriel Raines Mary Durgan Walter Snipe Bath Good Will Club Sagadahoc Ferry John W. Costain Loring T. Maybury Florence E. Carlton Nelson R. Rice Lawrence H. Putnam Lester H. Knight Arthur Orr Harry A. Walters Mabel M. Jack Harry L. Day Adam S. Crockett Marguerite McQuaide Red Cross Maine Nequasest Farm Bureau Clifford H. Guptill John W. Brown Herbert J. Leeman Murphy's

Pine Tree Troop Hosts Scouts and Brownies Event

Pine Tree troop, Girl Scouts, will entertain all Scouts and Brownies Saturday June 1 in the armory. From 9 45 a m until noon games under Elizabeth Deering. From 1 to 3 program of song contest and dramatic numbers led by Sally Munsey. Awards will be given. Peter Pan Pack of Brownies to hold silver tea June 5 at Grace church parish house. Red Rose troop No 6 gathered at Old Folks Home and performed songs and entertainments.

Pine Tree Elizabeth Deering Sally Munsey Franks. Saunders Theodore A. Earl Grace Church Red Rose Old Folks Home Virginia Bowker Ora Bridges Barbara Bracey Natalie Burditt Norma Cummings Anna Day Margaret Day Martha Day Ann Hartnett Pearl Hathorne Millicent Hecht Betty Hopkins Mary Lermond Agnes MacDonald Beatrice Murray Pearl Taylor Maxine Tinney Elizabeth Whitemore Grace Whittemore Norma Aera Charlie Call John the Boatman Slumber Song Cielito Lindo Red Rose Troop Frederick Burditt Bowdoin Pool Dora Bridges Irene Denham

Destroyer Gleaves Completes Trials At Bath Iron Works

The 1630 ton destroyer Gleaves launched December 9 1939 at Bath Iron Works completed preliminary acceptance trials after three days at sea with standardization runs on the Rockland course. Officials call the ship an exceptionally fine boat and a marked improvement over recent destroyers. Delivery to Boston Navy Yard is expected in early June and commissioning planned for the second week of June.

Gleaves Bath Tron Works Corp Rockland Iron Works’ Dock Naval Trial Board H. L. Brinser U.S.N Boston Navy Yard Iron Works

Closest Competition in Spelling Matches Across Divisions

In the final tally the eighth grade team from Central Grammar school won the Morse high School spelling contest division 3. Miss Linna Marie Purdue was the individual champion with teammates Donald Williams Allan Whitney Gerda Langbehn and Frances Flaherty. Division 2 and St Marys school followed closely with two match points separating all three teams. Division 2 entrants included Judith Dennison Mary Stone Eunice Perry Glenda Howard and Elliot Mitchell. St Marys featured Ruth St Peter Pauline Brown Maureen Roderick Gervais Babine and Robert Bourget. Division 1 lists Verna Wallace Martha Torrey Robert Dolan Lorraine Blaisdell and Alice Mitchell. Division 4 included Dorothy Gilchrist Leo Gallant and Marjorie Black. Mrs Charles H Cahill Jr and Miss Evelyn B Wallace attended Ivy Day at Bates College in Lewiston where Frances A Wallace toasted the men. they were joined by Mrs Forrest Lewis.

Central Grammar School Morse High School Linna Marie Purdue Donald Williams Allan Whitney Gerda Langbehn Frances Flaherty St. Mary’s School Judith Dennison Mary Stone Eunice Perry Glenda Howard Elliot Mitchell St. Mary’s Ruth St. Peter Pauline Brown Maureen Roderick Gervais Babine Robert Bourget Verna Wallace Martha Torrey Robert Dolan Lorraine Blaisdell Alice Mitchell Dorothy Gilchrist Leo Gallant Marjorie Black

Bay Point notes show cable work and seasonal visitors

Central Maine Power Co began burying a Gilbert Head cable while Bay Point residents report steady recovery of Sylvia Warren after major surgery at Bath Memorial. Visitors include Mrs Balcom, Mrs Roberts, Miss Briggs, Miss Danforth, Miss Prior, and others touring the Navajo with Mrs Adams and Miss Howard.

Central Maine Power Co Gilbert Head Sylvia Warren Bath Memorial Hospital Jane Balcom West Somerville Vida Roberts Los Angeles Calif Winnefred Briggs Winter Hill Circle Mass Marion Danforth Arlington Lucille Prior Somerville Adams Howard

Cormier and Thibeau to Wed in Lewiston Cathedal

Alfred E. Cormier son of Mr and Mrs Alphonse A Cormier 364 Front St Lewiston and Miss Maxine M Thibeau daughter of Mr and Mrs Jacob H Thibeau 158 Central Ave Lewiston will marry Thursday at 8 am in St Peter and Paul Cathedral Lewiston Attending will be maid of honor Miss Helen Cormier bridesmaids Miss Lucille Bolduc and Miss Ruth Pearl Best man Arthur L Cormier Ushers include Norman Paradis Lawrence Foster and Edward Harkins After a wedding trip the couple will live in Boston Cormier recently left Bath Iron Works for a loftsman job in the Boston Navy Yard Miss Thibeau is a Lewis ton High School graduate and employed in the Lewiston telephone exchange

Woman's Club Lois Frye Elizabeth Webb Alice Taylor Mary Y. Bemis Ada Coffin Priscilla Campbell Bernice Blagdon Grace Cowley Laura Evans Sara Keirstead School Union No. 50 Dock Stanley W. Dodge Dodge Legion Hall Joseph Kennedy Charles Sewall Edmund Ingalls Nina Gavett Earl Rines Roy Marston Frank Metcalf Zina Davis Wiscasset Academy Alumni Association Masonic Hall D.S.T Lawrence H. Marston Malden Mass Wilson Crook Round Pond Harris Foster Bristol John Chase Arthur Webb Edge John Blagdon Federal Street Lems Allerton Hutchins Bernard Fo Hutchins Water Street Hawi Joseph Hubbard Somerville Mary Y Bemus Clipyence A Richards Richard Damarinacotta Mary Hobson New York Elsie Hallet Ciardiner Osterville Horace Day Byron Adams Salmon Lodge Rangeley Lakes Bernard H. Hutchins Bernard F. Hutchins Brooklyn Navy Yard Brooklyn N. Y Wesley Day South Harpswell Stanton Sherman Fred Cormier, Jr Maurice Tille the Angel Billy Bartush Portland Alfred E. Cormier Alphonse A. Cormier Front Street This City Maxine M. Thibeau Jacob H. Thibeau Central Avenue Lewiston St. Peter and Paul Cathedral Helen Cormier Lucille Bolduc Ruth Pearl Auburn Arthur L. Cormier Norman Paradis Berlin N. H Lawrence Foster Winthrop Edward Harkins Augusta Cormier Morse High School Bath Iron Works Corp Mr. Cormier Boston Navy Yard Miss Thibeau Lewiston High School Mrs. Cormier Boston

Hewitt Family Travel Plans and Local Hospital Admission

Capt. Charles E. Hewitt returns from winter with his son Charles E. Hewitt Jr and travels to Richmond to stay two weeks with his daughter Mrs. Aubrey Sherburne, then will visit Milford for two months with cousin Mrs. Daisy Dwyer. Mrs. Harry H. Watson of 335 Front Street was admitted to the Menfridridl hospital Monday.

Charles E. Hewitt Charles E. Hewitt, Jr Richmond Aubrey Sherburne Milford Daisy Dwyer Harry H. Watson Front Street Menrfidridl “ Hospital

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J. F. Vallely Eleanor Wiscasset Inn Islesboro Inn Bradford C. Redonnett Benjamin Blagdon Elsie Hunt Arthur Durgin Waterville Richard Malloy Gardiner John Merry Lincoln County Memorial Hospital Damariscotta Walter Burke New Jersey Roy Dow Etta Stimpson Elwell Stimpson Bernard McFadden Good Will Westport North-Center Thomas W. Pierce Seekonk Baby Madelyn Oliver Mary Lewis Edna Oliver Emma King Jean Briggs Joan Osborne Anne E. King Edith E. Estabrooks Florence Foster Madelyn C. Rowe Doris L. Colley Grace M.waterman Margaret M. Fraser Alzira C. Gross May C. Ward Roberta F. Barker Bernice M. Carr Elvira Plant Maude B. Dowling James McKenna Nashua Hamiblett Charles D. McDonald Walter Vernelson Washington D. C Samuel P. Buck Day's Ferry Earl Gainsley Frank J. Walker Merle Jameson Albert Temple Mary Cunningham Charles Chase John M. Howe G. F. Lily Charles T. Henderson Roger Savage Maria Savage North Woolwich Hayden Temple Rolvin Albert Trott Stanwood Gilman Union 48 Clarence Baker Irving Baker Stamford East Corinth Fred Carlton Florence Carlton North Edgecomb Charles Henry Josiah L. Walker Roslindale Day’s Ferry Alex St. Pierre Don and Bowdovine Ferdinand Waare Everett Rice Sagadahoc Lydia Morrill Lota Charles H. Hunnewell Gaga Ferry Waterboro Clarence Carll New State Armory Destroyer Craft Linna Marie Purdue Central Grammar Charles H. Cahill, Jr Evelyn B. Wallace Bates College Frances A. Wallace Forrest Lewis Everett Stevens Georgetown Butterfields Carroll Deering Elizabeth N. Gratz Jackson Edmund Rothwell Thomas Murphy Barbara Hanna Ee Blaisdell Five Islands Louise Cormier-Thibeau Morse High Lewiston High History OF Bath, Maine Full the Times Co
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