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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1942

Page

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More and Better Music for Bath Seemed Assured

Bath Concert association president Mrs. G Baer Connard announced plans for a membership drive November 16 to 21. She said the aim is to bring more and better music to Bath despite war, citing morale as a key value and support from national orchestras and community concerts. The board includes Mrs. Fred Hill, Mrs. Louis A. Dole, John Carey, Mrs. Arthur Sewall, Edwin R. Andrews, Harland A. Ladd, and others.

G. Baer Connard Bath Concert Association Bath Thenited Canada Franklin D. Roosevelt Washington The Bath Association Fred Hill Louis A. Dole John Carey Arthur Sewall Edwin R. Andrews Harland A. Ladd Fred Sturtevant Jane Stevens Chester A. Plant N. Gratz Jackson Archibald M. Main

Superintendent Ladd Thanks the Bath Teachers

Bath I a historic town sees Superintendent Harland A Ladd publicly commend Bath teachers for their dedication in filing fuel oil rationing applications. Teachers spent hours over two days, with many gathering Wednesday night to complete forms and ease war time demands on manpower.

Harland A Ladd Bath

Genesta Sewing Circle Plans Dec 4 Pre Christmas Sale

Members of the Genesta sewing circle met at the Ma sonic Temple last Wednesday to plan their pre Christmas sale for December 4. The gathering featured extensive sewing for the Red Cross and community aid.

Genesta Sewing Circle Masonic Temple Red Cross

Winnegance Youth Enlists in Air Corps

Stewart H. Day Jr. of Winnegance recently enlisted in the U S Army Air Corps and is now stationed in Miami Beach Florida. Before departing he was honored at a party hosted by his uncle Robert Day of South Freeport where he received gifts. He worked in the Bath Iron Works tinshop and enrolled in the company apprenticeship program. He is the son of Mrs Frances W Day of 40 High Street Bath. Day was popular among Bath youths and part of a local group enlisting together.

Stewart H. Day Winnegance U.S. Army Air Corps Miami Beach Fla Robert Day South Freeport Stewart Bath Iron Works Corp Frances W. Day High Street Bath

Geodetic Survey Talk By Lt Fortin At Girl Scout Meet

Lt H F Fortin of the Coast and Geodetic Survey spoke to a joint Girl Scout Council and Leaders Association meeting at Stone House about Coast Guard work and Alaska life. The gathering covered council business, Red Cross courses, space for Brownies, and Girl Scout activities led by Mrs. Sewall and other leaders.

H. F. Fortin Coast and Geodetic Survey Girl Scout Council and Leaders Association Stone House Arthur Sewall Lt. Fortin Coast Guard Alaska Aleutian Islands Red Cross Dummer Street Sewall Front Street Edward Sewall Boston America Alfred E. Carpenter Sumner Sewall Archibald M. Main Juliette Low Milton C. Trott Trott Mary Sewall Pine Haven

Russell Street Player Heads to Army Notre Dame Game

Ed Jones of Russell Street travels to New York after a Morse football game against Westbrook Friday. He is accompanied by Joseph Hammond, Richard Sullivan, and Charles Sullivan, continuing with the group to the Army versus Notre Dame clash.

Ed Jones Russell Street Morse Westbrook New York Army Notre Dame Joseph Hammond Richard Sullivan Charles Sullivan

Drama topic of talk before Bath Teachers Club

Prof. Herbert Brown of Bowdoin spoke on contemporary theatre before the Bath Teachers Club at the Fall dinner in Morse High School. He traced theatre trends from the 1920s to present, praised significant productions, noted a war influenced revival cycle, and urged theatre as a national, not just New York, phenomenon.

Herbert Ross Brown Bowdoin College New York Bath Teachers Club Morse High School South End Nathan W. Watson Hearth Society of Central Church Red Cross Y.M.C.A Bath Cooperative Concert Association Amy A. Irish Supt Harland A. Ladd Prof. Brown Tobacco Road Brown Father Eileen Angel Street Claudia Phyllis Thaxter Portland Porgy and Bess St. Mark Alfred Lunt Lynn Fontaine Three Sisters Katherine Cornell Katherine Hepburn National Theatre New York Theatre WPA

Hearth Society Plans Formal Dance for Service Men

At Central church parish house the Hearth Society decided to hold a formal dance for service men stationed here. Miss Jane W Stevens is to be chairman. All members are asked to attend next Thursday 8 15 p m. Frederick W Thomas, son of Mr and Mrs Edward P Thomas of 14 Fremont Street, is a patient at the Maine Eye and Ear Infirmary in Portland.

Central Church Parish House Hearth Society Jane W. Stevens Frederick W. Thomas Edward P. Thomas Fremont Street Maine Eye and Ear Infirmary Portland

Men as models shine at Victory Fair fashion show

At West Bath grange a large crowd enjoyed a Victory Fair with men modeling outfits in a garden fashion show. The event featured a baked bean supper, craft booths, and prizes from local merchants, followed by entertainment, dancing, and a bridal group finale.

West Bath Grange The Grange Grangers George R. Booker Francis Deehan Arthur C. Lemont Edward B. Hamblett Charles Berry Roger Robinson Bowdeinham Edwin W. Haggett Alice F. Johnson John H. Sylvester Morton F. Young Joseph N. Day John M. Howe William Greig Mr. Greig Fred J. Rose E. Mason Wright Joseph R. Oliver William H. Small, Jr Charles W. Walsh Alfred Neal Franklin Howe Fred K. Sturtevant Edward G. Waters Lewis D. Carter Leonard Boucher John Johnson William Lundrigan Roger Pinkham Mandy John Howe Mr. Waters George M. Cohan

Hawaii Talk Spurs Bath Lionesses Club Meeting

Bath Lionesses met Thursday at the Sedgwick with 34 members and three guests. Mrs. Wilson, former Hawaii resident, spoke on island customs and crafts, showing hula skirt, print dress, native beaded items, a quilt, and woven pocketbooks. She described a Pearl Harbor attack aftermath and leper colony life, ending with souvenirs shared and club business reminders to support a scrap drive and Red Cross sewing.

Bath Lionesses Sedgwick Fred Garnsey Sanford Blair Hodge Bath Cuthbert Wilson Pearl Harbor Lioness Arthur King Red Cross

Mrs Sewall Resigns Directress Of Grace Church Guild

Mrs Arthur Sewall II formerly of Bath resigns as directress of Grace Church Altar Guild at the annual meeting due to relocation to Portland. She received brass fireplace furnishings as a gift from parish friends. Rev Charles M Tubbs praised her service. new officers were elected and plans set for altar and sacristy work.

Arthur Sewall II Bath Grace Church Altar Guild Portland Sewall Charles M. Tubbs Alden H. Anderson Albert H. McMann Walter S. Glidden Harold W. DeLong Ruth Field Roger M. Luke Anna M. Trott F. E. Drake Ida Field

Cosmos Club Names Committees for Christmas Sale

The Cosmopolitan club held a Wednesday meeting at the clubhouse presided by Mrs. Granville Colby. Reports on finances and Philanthropic work were read, a rummage-sale profit noted, and many committees for the December 5 Christmas sale named, including general, dining room, apron, cooked food, novelty, surprise, handkerchief, and coat tables with multiple chairmen. A Blood donors plea and Rubinoff concert fund disbursements were announced, plus plans for Thanksgiving baskets and a public card party.

Cosmopolitan Club Granville Colby Alice Ramsay Minnie White Ruth C. Trueworthy Andrew J. Danielson G. Baer Connard Bath Cooperative Concert Association Joseph I. Smith Congress Chester Roberts Home Arts Club Edward B. Hamblett Charles A. Soule Bernard Knight Arthur Packard Charles W. Messenger Fred W. Quimby Lawrence Lord Stanley Brown Edwin Fuller, Jr Arthur Dunton Louis M. Silverman Earl Cahoun Justin Wayne Phillip Miller Harold Avery Carl Pierce Carroll Deering Mildred Nichols William Yule Charles Frost Mabel Harris Walter Wiggin

Seventeen Soldiers of the Sea Led Marines Through Wars

A historical overview recounts the U S Marine Corps origins from 1775 to 1936, noting seventeen soldiers of the sea who directed Marines in seven major wars and many disputes. It names early leaders, commandants, and battles including Washington era service, Valley Forge, Trenton, Princeton, Belleau Wood, and the long tenures of Henderson, Russell, and Holcomb, highlighting academy backgrounds and cross-war service.

U. S United States America Marine Corps Samuel Nicholas Continental Congress John Hancock Esek Hopkins John Paul Jones Continental Navy Washington Major Nicholas George Washington Valley Forge Trenton Princeton Continental Marine Corps United States Marine Corps John Adams William Ward Burroughs Philadelphia South Carolina Franklin Wharton Anthony Gale Archibald Henderson John Harris Jacob Zeilin Charles G. MecCawley Charles Heywood George Elliott Holcomb Russell Thomas Holcomb Commandant Russell Commandant Henderson Henderson Maine James Monroe John Quincy Adams Andrew Jackson Martin van Buren William Henry Harrison John Tyler James K. Polk Zachary Taylor Millard Fillmore Franklin Pearce James Buchanan Annapolis Fuller Russell, Neville Lejeune United States Naval Academy Elliott West Point Nicholas Wharton Col Gale Harris Zeilin and Heywood McCawley Barnett Lejeune, Neville, Fuller and Belleau Wood Germany Paris

Notable Marine Corps Commandants and Tenure Records

Colonel Commandant MecCaw ley led the Marine Corps for 15 years from 1876 to 1891. Lt. Col. Whar ton commanded from 1804 to 1818, a 14 year term. Brigadier General Zeilin was the first to retire after 12 years, and Brigadier General Heywood also served 12 years in the post.

MecCawley Marine Corps Wharton Zeilin Heywood

Wet Weekend Court Records Show Guilty Pleas

A Bath municipal court session left six respondents pleading guilty to intoxication. Judge Gardiner R. Deering imposed two 30 day jail terms, two with fines and costs, and two others ordered to pay costs. A case against Eben L. Harmon was continued to November 27 at defense counsel request.

Bath Gardiner R. Deering Charles W. Messenger Eben L. Harmon East Brunswick Edward W. Bridgham

Also Mentioned on This Page

Concert Association AIR Corps Lieut Herbert Brown Bowdoin Gerald Atkinson 80 Court Street Edward Atkinson University of Maine Kenneth Vennett St. Johnsbury Atkinson Bowdoin-Maine Brunswick Hawaii Lionesses Club Cosmo Club Rubinoff Harmon Smith Amanda Kuzel Frank Durant Edgar Miller Bath Memorial Hospital Dental Boy Scout Council Girl Scout Council Opportunity Farm Woman's’ Field Army Cancer Fund Ocraaa Salvation Army Usseof Navy Relief Home Little Wanderers Woman’s Cancer Fund Bath Playgrounds Herbert Harris William Adams Arthur Colby Raymond Chub Seelas George Hastings Warren Hawley Robert Pendleton Eleanor Danforth Amy Irish Clyde Pingree Abraham Kramer Arthur Eseley Bernard Plummer Wallace Ham Eva Lemont Helen Canales Wendell C. Neville John H. Russell Thomas Holcomb Samuel Nicholas William W. Burrows Franklin Wharton Archibald Henderson Tacos Zeilin Charles’ el Ome Cawley George F. Elliott William P. Biddle George Barnett John A. Lejeune Ben H. Fuller
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