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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1944

Page

4

Wom an's club meeting to be hosted at Mrs Webb's home

The Women s club will meet Friday Nov 17 at Home of Mrs Henry W Webb High Street with War Veterans committee led by Mrs L Frank Metcalf chairman The afternoon speaker will be Mrs Anna E Lovely Old Town Deputy Secretary of the American Legion Auxiliary A solo by Julian Doggett will add to the program.

Woman’s Club Henry W. Webb High Street War Veterans’ Committee L. Frank Metcalf Anna E. Lovely Old Town American Legion Auxiliary Lovely Julian Doggett Organ Society of the First Congregational Church Freeman D. Southard Hooper Street Wilbur F. Merrill Harriet C. Jackson Southard Lara Coffin Laura Seavey Court House William D. Patterson Alvin F. Sortwell Wiscasset War Chest Fund Red Men's Hall Goulden Legion and Auxiliary Wiscasset Gazette George G. Chiera May Sherman Frances Sores Harvey R. Pease Huntoon Hill Grange Hall Boothbay Grange Bridgton Woolwich Lucile Leighton Herbert Clark Edward Evans Frederick Ritchie Grange Waldo Kenneth Cain Flora Munsey Lucile Shea Bertha Reed Wiscasset Academy Mary Taylor Sue Jenny Groves Carlene Shea Jucille Babson Elaine Monto Bath Royal Arch George F. H. Bragdon Readfield

Auto Crash Victims Condition Improves in Separate Incidents

A slight improvement is reported for Richard Steen of 18 Park Street after a morning auto crash. Harry Salmon of High Street, who suffered a fractured spine in the same accident, is listed as in good condition. Frank Babb, son of Herbert E. Babb of North Bath, badly injured when run over by a school bus last Thursday, is in very favorable condition. The article notes the first known greeting card appeared in England in 1842.

Richard Steen Park Street Harry Salmon High Street Herbert E. Babb North Bath

West Bath P T A Meeting and Community Notes

West Bath P T A met at the Lowell school with 20 present. Supt. Harland A. Ladd spoke on the duties of a superintendent and Maine school progress, sharing stories. Red Cross sewing continued at Grange hall with many attendees. Various local residents listed visited, traveled, or observed hunting trips and family events, including anniversaries and easing trips near Bath and Hardings.

West Bath Lowell W. S. Voorhees Harland A. Ladd School of Maine Courtney Stover Francis Deehan Sidney Pendleton Littlefield School Dec. Ltd West Bath Sewing Group Grange Hall Red Cross Herbert White Wilbur Hagan Melvin Comeau Llewellyn Rogers Fred Bubier Elmer Williams Archibald McCoy Franis Deehan Harry Peterson Herbert Cavanaugh Earle Donnell Fred Larrabee Henry Boudreau Stanley Williams Francena John Perkins Hardings Pleasant Ridge Plantation Mack Michaud Tom Howe Pleasant Valley Bingham

Weekend visits and travels around Bath area

Merton Partridge and Augusta of Auburn spent the weekend with Carrol Wing family. Miss Mary Boardman visited Miss Betty Burnham. Dr. and Mrs. Ralph McNary and son Jack visited John McNary on Sabine road. The Wing, Sharon Wing and others hosted guests from Bath and Machias. Norman Perry and Laurance Carlton planned winter with relatives. Seaman 2/c USN visited on leave en route to Texas. Deer hunting trips noted for Otisfield and Dead River.

Merton Partridge Augusta Auburn Carrol Wing Mary Boardman Betty Burnham Ralph N. MceNary Jack John McNary Sabine Road Arthur Wing Sharon Bath John Perkins Howard Carlton Machias Roy Grant Roland Norman Carlton Eva Perry Madison Perry Laurance Roland Carlton Carlton Norman Perry Seaman USN Juliet Carlton Texas Eugenia Swanton Ernest Wagner Otisfield Mr. Wagner Daniel McDonald South Portland Warren Davis Wallace McDonald Alonzo Parks Portsmouth N. H Walter Kingsbury Robert Coombs Sunny Side Campbell's Pond

Former Bath Girl Becomes Bride in Arlington Mass

Miss Dorothy Mitchell formerly of Bath married Robert E. Thomas of Somerville at St. Ann's church Arlington. Best man Eugene D'Aneglio. maid of honor Miss Yvonne Hamel. Reception at groom's mother's Somerville home followed. Mrs. Thomas to reside with Inez Thomas pending residence and husband’s Merchant Marine duties.

Bath St. Ann's Church Arlington Mass Dorothy Mitchell Robert E. Thomas U. S. Maritime Service Yvonne Hamel Somerville Eugene D'Aneglio Wallace S. Jones Damariscotta Dummer Street Ince ‘Thomas Thomas Merchant Marine Inez Thomas Trusl Street Mus

Alvin Brewer Shot by 16 Year Old Boy in Hunt

Sagadahoc county reports the season's first hunting accident as 32 year old fisherman Alvin Brewer of Sebasco is struck in the leg by a 12 gauge shotgun discharged by a 16 year old boy during coot hunting on Cushman's Island near Sebasco. Brewer's condition is listed as good at Bath Memorial hospital. The shot entered above the knee with non life threatening injury. The incident involved a party of five and was described by Sheriff Charles W. Messenger as an accidental discharge.

Sagadahoc County Alvin Brewer Sebasco Bath Memorial Hospital Brewer Cushman's Island Sébasco Charles W. Messenger

Sheep mortality drops with phenothiazine study findings

Two Ohio scientists report a study from the Bureau of Animal Industry showing phenothiazine as an excellent anthelmintic for internal parasites in livestock. The results indicate a nearly 50 percent drop in sheep mortality and a corresponding rise in profits for stock owners.

Bureau of Animal Industry U. S. Department of Agriculture Ohio

Woolwich and Woolwich Center church notices and society events

Woolwich First Baptist church at Woolwich Center holds 10 am service with Mrs. J M Gowdey delivering Let Us Give Thanks. Woolwich and Wiscasset Baptist church at Moatsweag at 11 30 am with same message. Woolwich Center Ladies Aid winter pause. Spinning Wheel club hosts Evelyn Leeman Thursday. Local schools visits by Stanwood Gilman and Elsie Anderson. Day's Ferry Mother's club and Georgia Walker plan Friday night children program. Various club meetings report on convention, Red Cross, scrap paper, Boy Scouts. Christmas tree planned. Residents attended weddings, trips, and hunts. updates on family travels and a cavalry of visitors. Mrs Gowdey learns of husband overseas. many neighbors socialize and travel for hunting, weddings, and visits.

First Baptist Church Woolwich Center J. M. Gowdey Church School The Corinthians Woolwich Wiscasset Ladies Aid Spinning Wheel Club Evelyn Leeman Barley Neck Road Stanwood Gilman Elsie Anderson Damariscotta Day's Ferry Mother's Club Georgia Walker Good Will Club Florence Carlton Sagadahoc Ferry Nequaset Lewiston Red Cross Chopps School Florence Temple Alice Galvin Katherine Hagan Jessie Spaulding Edith Weston Jennie Howe Nellie Davis Eleanor Jameson

Pigeons Carry Messages From Camden Trip

Wilson was also successful, Alvin Brewer and Frank Allegrin. The trip featured carrier pigeons sending messages home about the journey. Several pigeons were released at Camden and later on in the woods, yet all returned home 220 miles away. Edwin Moulton of River Road with Capt. Frank J. Walker hosts, heads to Northern Maine for a hunting trip. Mrs. Ada Norris of Day's Ferry visits Boston for a few days.

Ada Norris Day's Ferry Boston

Postmaster Urges Early Mailing for Christmas Cards

Bath residents are urged to mail domestic Christmas cards and packages by December 1 to ease post office workload. Postmaster Hartnett warns this year will bring more Christmas mail than ever before, beyond packages sent before October 15. He stresses public cooperation to ensure delivery before December 25 and notes postal staff will strive to do their best despite anticipated shortages.

Bath Hartnett

Co-Workers Class Meets Tuesday Night at First Baptist

First Baptist Church Co-Workers class met Tuesday evening at Mrs. Ralph Blakeney’s High street home. Devotions led by Mrs. Cleora Coombs, hymns and prayers followed. Plans for Christmas tree and party discussed. names to be drawn next meeting. committees named. December gathering set with Mrs. Lotta Goodwin on Dec 12 at 48 Chestnut Street.

First Baptist Church Ralph Blakeney High Street Cleora Coombs Lotta Goodwin Chestnut Street Nella Stover Laura Harrington Willis Hall Herbert Worrey Everett Wright Blakeney Jennie Cameron Agnes Roberts Azuba ‘Holland Helen Hall Mae Armstrong Julia Worrey Rose Wade Florence Woodside Evelyn Sotheard Tobey

Don Jewett Wins Ten String Match at Park Alleys

Don Jewett defeated Clarence Morton by 31 pins in a ten string bowling match at Park Alleys Friday night. Jewett rolled scores mostly in the 90s with a 115 and a 114 in two strings, finishing at 1004. Morton showed five strings over 100 with one 115 but also several scores in the 80s, ending at 973.

Don Jewett Clarence Morton Park Alleys Morton Jewett

Ancient Eye Cures and Myths From Historic Times

The text notes that in past eras sapphires were thought to cure visual defects when rubbed on the eyelids. It also cites a Chinese belief that consuming the eyeballs of cats and other keen-eyed animals could improve vision.

Bishop Loring Delivers Inspiring Illustrated Talk

Grace church parish hall hosts Bishop Oliver L. Loring of Portland for an illustrated address on the Episcopal church in Maine. The talk, aided by color views from his visits, highlighted rural mission work, seasonal scenery, and the need for Gospel teaching across small Maine communities. A substantial offering supported missionary work in Maine, followed by a reception and candlelit refreshments chaired by localAuxiliary groups.

Grace Church Oak Street Oliver L. Loring Portland Episcopal Church St. Luke's Cathedral Emmanuel Chapel St. Hugh of Lincoln Frenchman's Bay Maine New England C. M. Tubbs America George D. Field Bishop Loring

Dorcas Society Elects Officers On Tuesday

Officers elected Tuesday at the Southern Maine Federation of Dorcas Societies held in White Memorial church, Portland, include President Mrs Gladys Trafford of Hallowell, Vice President Mrs Arlie Thurston of Danville, Treasurer Mrs Beatrice Toothaker of Ridlonville, Assistant Mrs Nellie Pettengill of Portland, Publicity Secretary Mrs Doris Thistle of Bath. Bath members attending were Mrs Edna Gould, Mrs Gordon Arnott, Mrs Frances Pierson, Mrs Bertha Robinson, Mrs Sadie Farley, Mrs Eva Pecci, Mrs Meretta Watson, Mrs Alice Colby and Mrs Langdon N Thistle.

Southern Maine Federation Dorcas Societies White Memorial Portland Gladys Trafford Hallowell Arlie Thurston Danville Beatrice Toothaker Ridlonville Nellie Pettengill Doris Thistle Bath Bath Dorcas Society Edna Gould Gordon Arnott Frances Pierson Bertha Robinson Sadie Farley Eva Pecci Meretta Watson Alice Colby Langdon N. Thistle

Sagadahoc Society Annual Meeting Set for December 4

The Sagadahoc Agricultural and Horticultural Society will hold its annual meeting in Brunswick at the Municipal Court Room Town Building on Monday December 4 1944 at 9 30 a m to elect officers for the ensuing year and address any other business legally before the meeting

Sagadahoc Agricultural and Horticultural Society Brunswick

Bay Point News Notes and Local Visits

Kenneth Day, five, broke his ee bone while playing on Thursday. Mrs. Karl Hentz is ill in a Portland hospital. E Delano returned from a 21 day leave and visited Bay Point friends, mainly his mother, Mrs. Leo Pertell of Richmond. Robert Fry enjoyed a Bath Iron Works vacation week, visiting his mother in Boston. Mrs. Forrest Drake returned home after two weeks in Brockton and Boston. Mrs. Robert Fry and Mrs. Clyde Pinkham called on friends here. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Weiting dined at the Navajo. Mr. Weiting has a 21 day Navy leave. Kenneth and Jean Drake spent part of Sunday with Capt. Ed gar L. Drake. Donald Avery and daughters Beatrice and Dawn, and Walter Perry of Bath visited their cottages on First Beach Sunday.

Bor Ralph Donald Boyd France Boyd Wiscasset Hardware Co Water Street Raymond C. Quinnan Maurice Foye Willow Road Camp Devens Clyson Lewis Gordon Lewis Gardiner Road Pvt Lewis Camp Croft S.C Julia Lewis Federal Street Cpl Eugene Lewis Australia New Guinea Netherlands Cpl. Lewis Philadelphia Wiscasset Sgt Lawrence Davis Irving Davis Devil's Island Sgt. Davis St. Petersburg N. C Cora M. Groves Elm Lodge High Street Turner Falls Mass Josie Wardwell Westport Georgianna Lilly L. Frank Metcalf J. E. McKenney Portland Joseph E. Hubbard Worcester Vicinity Alice D. Taylor Hodge Street Carl M. P. Larrabee H. Burton Hagget Lewiston Superior Court Arthur E. Sewabhl York Edward T. Richardson Clarence A. Richards Granville Moulton South Portland Allan Hunnewell Harry D. Mosher DeForest S. Munsey Express Florida Rumford Express Company Maine Central Railroad Lon Jewett Alna Sidney G. Evans Eastland Frank H. Hutchins Frank Angell Marcia Angell Nellie Carlin Hutchins Henry Demmons Demmons Raymond Bean Bingham Harry Batley Cox Brockton St. Philips Kate Perkins Wilmington Del Clinton Perkins Helen F Dickinson Perkins Boston Tavis Laughlith Furliva Charles FE Crawley Middiet Hyarll Daniel Ko Cistiy Elden Munsrey Cap Elizabeth Leland Bryant Stanley Williams Willams John Perkins Hardings Williams Leon Felker Wilhelmina Sthen Richard Felker Augusta Mary Deehan Solange St. Onge Brunswick Edward Burns Fred Waterman Francis Deehan Patty Booker Topsham Grange Joseph Stetson G. C. Smith Harold Footer Joseph Andrew Mercy Hospital J. B. Cooke S. B. Turner Wilbert B. Small USA Loring Small S. C Ralph H. McNary Jack John H. McNary Rufus Lombard Betty Adams William Adams Bath Barbara Adams Joseph Saint Oscar Adams Williams Adams Walter Adams Athens Charles Treat Charles, Jr New York Llewellyn Rogers Orono Melford Perham Janice Winterhaven Fla New Jersey Perham Arthur Deehan Alice Fo Deenan I Rogers Gloucester Liewelson Rovers Franns Deenan Kenneth Jaquith USN San Diego Cal Gray Roxbury Waterman Yeoman Gray Lockwood Base East Boston Ernest Snow Percy Holbrook Henry Dall Donald David Robert Burnham W. B. Connor Sutton,n. H Archibald McCoy Cy Gilmore William Sheldon Sagadahoc Ferry Percy D. Marston University of Maine Harold Leeman Woolwich Leeman- Grover Leeman University Weekly Harry Hayward Constance Hayward Donald Hayward Scarboro Homer Hayward Fort Dix N. J J. M. Gowdey U. S. Army Harold Gilmore Beatrice McIntosh Providence R. I George Burhart West Somerville Hall Inn George Ames, Jr Italy Gilbert Hathorne Forest Carlton Mary Crocker Beverly Dorchester Woodrow David Harris Con Alton Harris Georgiaville R. 1 Wilbur Howe Rhode Island Ralph Harris North Provi Jack Connors Spragueville Kenneth Day C. Day Karl Hentz E. Delano Delano Bay Point Leo Pertell Richmond Robert Fry Bath Iron Works Forrest Drake Clyde Pinkham Carl Weiting Weiting Navy Kenneth Jean Drake Capt Edgar L. Drake Donald Avery Beatrice and Dawn Walter Perry

Rotarians to Tell About Own Business Tonight

Rotary president invites members to speak on their professions rather than guest speakers. Dr Warren E Kershner noted a survey by the American College of Surgeons showing eye accidents in industry rising from two per minute before the war to three during wartime, costing insurers 350 to 9 per incident and totaling millions yearly.

Royal Johnson Rotary Club Warren E. Kershner American College of Surgeons Horace Herrick Harold J. Rubin Harland A. Ladd

St Marys Sodality Elects Officers at Annual Meeting

The Sodality of St Marys Catholic Church held its annual meeting and elected officers for the new year. President Mrs Edward B Hamblett was reelected for a third year, with Mrs Harry Comeau as vice president and Mrs Arthur Avery as secretary-treasurer. A day of prayer is planned for Friday December 8 at the Immaculate Conception feast, with communion at the eight oclock Mass and a Holy Hour from two to eight for world peace.

Sodality of St. Mary's Catholic Church Edward B. Hamblett Oscar Freeman Harry Comeau Arthur Avery

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War Department Boothbay England Arlington, Mass Cushman Island Lemuel Preble Waite Lafifle Wallace Carl, Everett Victor Wallace Chester Co-Workers Dorcas Society Samuel Woodward W. E. Kershner Eyes In Industries ST. Mary’s Sodality the Times CO Front Street
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