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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1942
Page
7
The article notes women are adopting comfortable, practical shoes for war work, rejecting high heels. It highlights Fall Treadeasy Shoes with varied colors and durable, stylish construction, stressing correct fit and lasting quality as essential for busy American women.
Quality leathers used in Treadeasy Shoes are said to extend durability and comfort. The article claims careful material choice improves wear life and value for customers.
A pleasant evening at the Parish House of Central Congregational church with the Sunday school social. Miss Marie Merrill led as mistress of ceremonies and Rev. Raymond G. Putnam and Major William R. Kimball spoke briefly. A panel discussion followed, then music by Bob Huse and his orchestra. Snacks were served to attendees.
West Bath Farm Bureau will meet at the home of Mrs. Loring Small for an all day session on Thursday November 19. Members are asked to come prepared for Red Cross sewing activities.
Bath Iron Works Women’s Auxiliary will open a day nursery in the Universalist church for children aged two to 12 whose mothers work at the Bath Iron Works. Staffed by trained personnel, the nonprofit venture aims to support families involved in national defense and include full day care from 7:30 a.m. to mothers’ departure time. For information contact Mrs. Cook or Mrs. Washington.
The Cosmopolitan club sewing circle held an all day session led by Mrs Chester Roberts organizer of the December 5 Christmas sale. Aprons were cut and made luncheon featured baked macaroni casseroles sandwiches and cakes. Members included Mrs Fred Quimby Mrs Granville Colby Mrs George Churchill and others. A group photo was taken by Mr Roberts and the club plans another all day meeting at Mrs Quimbys home next Wednesday.
Miss Beatrice Patterson, guest speaker from the Community Concert Association of New York, outlines Bath or Maine city cooperative concert plans to bring high quality artists to Bath. She notes travel limits reduce attendance at distant centers and urges membership to support local concerts. Vice-president Rupert Irvine presided. Justus Miller away in Detroit. Ted Stimpson from Brunswick visiting.
Miss E Eileen Jones of this city became the bride of Lt James Henry Barrett U S A formerly of Danforth on Thursday Nov 12 in St Marys church Nashville Rev Thomas Duffy officiated The couple were attended by Miss Mary Barrett and Lt Edward Webber A two day furlough kept the ceremony intimate The couple left for Manchester Tenn and Camp Young California for his post The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs Addison Jones of 19 Fremont Street The groom a Danforth high school graduate and former Maine geological survey worker, is now with U S Engineers at Bangor Airport
Solar Lodge No. 14 F and A M announces its thirty second Past Masters Night on Monday November 23. Banquet at 6 30 tickets on sale. Jason A Merrill presides with a full list of current and past officers exemplifying the Master Mason degree and guest contributors.
Miss Madaline Carmel Cilley daughter of Mr and Mrs James H Cilley and Elijah Lester Hammond son of Mr and Mrs Herbert Hammond were married Saturday at 2 PM in the home of Dr and Mrs David L Wilson Dr Wilson officiated The ceremony was followed by a family reception The bride attended Bucksport and Bangor high schools and worked at First National Market The groom trained at Harrington schools and works at Bath Iron Works Corp and will report for Army induction They left for a wedding trip to Harrington
Miss Phyllis Small daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Small of Somerville Mass married Corp Gordon P Jackson USMC of Somerville in Winter Hill Baptist church Somerville on Saturday evening Nov 7 Rev Jackson officiated the double ring ceremony The couple plans a honeymoon in New York and New River North Carolina with Mrs Jackson living with her parents temporarily.
Windsorville announces Arlene Esther Sproul to Joseph William Smith of Wiscasset. Arlene, a 1941 Cony High graduate, works at First National Granite Bank in Augusta. Joseph, educated in Wiscasset schools, works at Bath Iron Works Corp. and formerly at Central Maine Power Co. Both attend the grange. No wedding date set. Also: Herman Mansur resigns from Augusta War Price and Rationing Board. Samuel Titcomb named successor by Mil ton S. Kimball.
Help wanted ad offering permanent full time route sales to 800 Rawleigh customers in Albany New York. No experience required and large profits expected. Mail applications to Rawleighs Dept MEK-141-104 Albany NY. Also appears: apples and cider sale at Butler Farm Montsweag Route 1 with dates November 21 22. Local real estate listing and contact for Fred B Reed Co Bath Maine.
Winter Street church Ladies' aid held a white elephant sale after a 42-attendee business meeting Friday in the ladies' room. Miss Alice Varney treasurer and Rev. Joseph Purdue auctioneer led planning for a December 2 sale at 2:30 pm and a lobster salad supper at 6 pm to serve about 200 attendees.
Col William R Ballou and Mrs Agnes N White wed in a Bangor ceremony at the Bangor Theological Seminary chapel with a single ring service. Guests included Mr and Mrs Frederick S Youngs. The couple plans home at 53 Montgomery St Bangor after a trip, her background and his Bath origins noted.
Mr and Mrs Edmund St Peter of 8 Maple Street announce the engagement of their daughter Ruth Louise to Frank A Hinds Jr USNR son of Mr and Mrs Frank A Hinds 8 South Street Miss St Peter graduated from Morse last June Mr Hinds graduated from Morse in 1940 and before enlistment in the Navy was employed in the boiler shop at Bath Iron Works No date set for the wedding Also notes office space expansion in Augusta to relieve Capitol congestion before the Legislature convenes in January and Vermont Secretary of State Motor Vehicle Division to occupy space freeing Capitol offices Mrs Thompson A Potter 907 High Street Portland visited Saturday.
Rev. Frederick P. Moffatt preached at Corliss Street Baptist Bath. A missionary concert led by Mrs. A. M. Craig followed. Ella Nash spoke on William Carey. Home Circle had an all day gathering hosted by Charles Berry with dinner by Mrs. William Foster.
Mr. and Mrs. Card of Mil lay road welcomed a daughter recently with Mrs. Card staying at her mother's home. Virgil Ladd, son of Mr. and Mrs. Earle Ladd, is at Officers Training School Camp Davis N C after visiting his parents. Mr. Archer and family from Connecticut visited relatives here. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Purington left their Summer home for Portland for Mr. Purington's employment.
Friends and neighbors mourn the passing of Charles B. Randall on Friday. His boyhood home was the Charles Sylvester farm.
Mayor Walter C. Rogers endorses a one week Bath Cooperative Concert Association campaign running from Monday to Saturday night. He calls for wholehearted support from music lovers and cites music as a morale bulwark and vital for national resilience during wartime.
Winter Street Men's club will hold its regular meeting Thursday at 6 30 pm with Val Picinich as the speaker. He will discuss highlights from his baseball career including catching Walter Johnson while with the Washington Senators. Supper served by Ladies Auxiliary and a Men’s club committee. Visitors welcome.
The funeral of Frank E. Southard was held Wednesday afternoon at two from the Arthur F. Mayo funeral residence with Rev. Charles R. Sims of the First Baptist church officiating. Bearers were Ibra Lawrence William Delano Harry Larra bee and A Farley Mayo Jr. Burial followed in Oak Grove cemetery family lot.
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