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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1940

Page

8

Missionary Society Holds All Day Corliss Street Meeting

Far and Near Missionary society of Corliss Street church held an all day session with devotions led by president Mrs. Wilfred W. Chaney. Members worked on White Cross patchwork and infants wear, opened gift boxes for war relief, planned next week’s packing for Miss Mildred Furbush in Kentucky, and discussed a Children’s World Crusade. A Thanksgiving offering was voted and a missionary books raffle conducted. Next meeting set for December 20 with hostesses Mrs. Merton A. Wright and Mrs. Towle.

John A. Towle M. E. Watson Far and Near Missionary Society of Corliss Street Wilfred W. Chaney Towle Frederick P. Moffatt Mildred Furbush Kentucky Miss Furbush Society Moffatt Childrens World Crusade Missionary Society For Children Watson Missionary Books Missionary Refit Fund Merton A. Wright

Stolen Ford Tudor Recovered Abandoned in Brunswick

A 1935 Ford Tudor owned by Elmer J Norton of 89 Milan Street, taken last week from the Maine Central wharf while he worked at the Iron Works, was found Friday afternoon abandoned on Mill Street in Brunswick. Norton kept the ignition key in the dash, aiding the thief. City Marshal Joseph A McLaughlin urged owners to secure vehicles amid a drifting population.

Elmer J. Norton Milan Street Maine Central Norton Iron Works Mill Street Brunswick Mee Norton Joseph A. McLaughlin

Blaisdell Brown Wedding On Saturday In Corliss Street Church

William Frederick Blaisdell and Miss Eleanor Elizabeth Brown were married Saturday evening at eight in Corliss Street church. The bride wore white satin with a veil and carried white calla lilies. Attendant Miss Olive G Porter wore pastel blue and carried carnations and chrysanthemums. Best man John Erold Blaisdell. ushers Arthur Perry and Leslie Dyer. Organist Francis S McPherson played Stardust during the ceremony. Afterward the bridal party hosted guests at the groom’s brother in law’s home. They will reside in Phippsburg after December 1.

William Frederick Blaisdell Eleanor Elizabeth Brown Corliss Street Frederick P. Moffatt Edward Breare, Jr Phippsburg Olive G. Porter Everett Mass John Erold Blaisdell North Abington Arthur Perry Leslie Dyer Francis S. McPherson Edward Breare Revere John H. Blaisdell James Lester Morse High Street Morse Beach Road Blaisdell Morse High School Bath Iron Works Corp Revere High School Henry Gilmore Gertrude Gibby Gertrude Melrose Miles Breare Peabody George Shepherd Elmer S. Stoneham

Pythians Prepare for Dress Rehearsal

The Acadia lodge Pythians under Capt. Harry Williams plan a Thursday dress rehearsal for the third rank degree to prep for the Damariscotta class. They travel to Bath with Pythians from Friendship Brunswick Bowdoinham and Freeport and aim to uphold the team’s high state reputation once led by Capt. Harry Watson.

Acadia Lodge Harry Williams Bath Friendship Brunswick Bowdeinham Freeport Williams Harry Watson Watson Eam

Miss Lippincott Returns Home After Visit

Miss Alice Lippincott of Woodbury New Jersey has returned to her home after several weeks with her sister Mrs. E Everett Pierce of Washington street.

Alice Lippincott Woodbury N. J E. Everett Pierce Washington Street

Whitman Riley Wedding Held Friday in Brunswick

The wedding of Miss Elizabeth Forsaith Riley daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Harrison Riley Jr of Brunswick and Frank Burton Whitman Jr son of Mr and Mrs F Burton Whitman of Wollaston Mass occurred Friday night at the bride’s home on Pleasant street. The ceremony was by Rev Thompson E Ashby at First Parish church. The bride wore white satin and old lace with a tulle veil. Attendants included her sister Mrs Harrison Davis Jr and bridesmaids Mrs George B Forbes and Miss Jane Whitman. Best man R Berkeley Whitman and ushers Harrison Davis Jr Herbert W Hartman Jr David W Burnett and Thomas Riley. A reception for 300 followed. The couple will reside on Maine street Brunswick after a wedding trip.

Elizabeth Forsaith Riley Thomas Harrison Riley, Jr Brunswick Frank Burton Whitman, Jr F. Burton Whitman Wollaston Mass Pleasant Street Thompson E. Ashby Harrison Davis, Jr Hingham George B. Forbes Rochester N. Y Jane Whitman R. Berkely Whitman Worcester Herbert W. Hartman, Jr David W. Burnett Thomas P. Riley Charles T. Burnett Maine Street Whitman Ora Mitchell Bath Connecticut College Bowdoin College Pejepscot Paper Co Howard Moody Ruth M. Gallagher Elmer Dodge William King Merry Meeting Grange South Lewiston Delmar Curtis Lottie Purington Ralph Purington Arthur Romaine Brunswick Hospital Romaine Betty Hobart Winfred Soule Dodge Bowdoinham Vivian Moody Freeport United Baptist Parsonage Arthur E. Darby Dodge Main Street Horace Dodge Bowdwoinham Boyce Thomas Portland Karl Hatch East Bowdeinham Norman B. Smalls Melrose Frank Sievars Lewis Gilpatrick Maine J. E. Allen Dorothy Adler Eleanor Jones Methodist Ladies Aid Wallace Hunter Maurice Libby Sylvia Tardy Lewiston Leroy Adams Navy Newport Randall Coombs Lisbon Falls Fred Mulligan Bridge Club Clifton Babb William Babb Wilford Jones Raymond Blodgett John McCart Ernest Millay Harold Millay Spear Sedgley William Gile Scott Mosher Princeton Ruth Jones F. L McKeen Nova Scotia Belmont Jones Thompson Harold Haggett Alice Merry Frank Jack Edgecomb

Rogers-Greenleaf Wedding in Winter Street Church

Stanley A. Rogers and Miss Mary Evelyn Greenleaf wed in a Winter Street church ceremony performed by Rev. Joseph O. Purdue. The couple, with a two weeks’ wedding trip, will reside at 3 Trufant Street. Attendant Muriel Worcester wore coral velvet. ushers included Waldron H. Troop and Frederick F. Rowland.

Stanley A. Rogers George A. Rogers Trufant Street Mary Evelyn Greenleaf Irvin Greenleaf Calais Winter Street Joseph O. Purdue Muriel Worcester East Lebanon George A. Rogers, Jr Waldron H. Troop Frederick F. Rowland

Jordan-Twitchell wedding announced in Fryeburg and Hiram

Returns of the marriage showJohn Haskell Jordan of Fryeburg son of Mr and Mrs Henry W Jordan and Miss Ellen Mae Twitchell of Hiram daughter of Mr and Mrs Bernard Twitchell were married November 10 by Rev Louis A Dole pastor of the Church of the New Jerusalem.

John Haskell Jordan Fryeburg Henry W. Jordan Ellen Mae Twitchell Hiram Bernard Twitchell John W. Gilmore Louis A. Dole Church of the New Jerusalem

Van Buren and Merrell Wed in Richmond

Edward Henry Van Buren of 306 Center Street and Marion Blanche Merrell of Richmond married November 9 in a ceremony conducted by Rev. George B. Wolstenholme. The couple are the children of Mrs. Welby G Van Buren and the late Martin Van Buren, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Barter.

Edward Henry van Buren Center Street Welby G van Buren Martin van Buren Marion Blanche Merrell Richmond Charles S. Barter George B. Wolstenholme John W. Gilnore

Mrs Smith Addresses Home Arts Meeting on Refinishing

Mrs Joseph I Smith spoke on Refinishing Old Furniture at a Cosmopolitan Club Home Arts meeting. Mrs Herbert R Leavont added notes and demonstrations including paper streamer nut baskets and pin trays for the Christmas sale. Next gathering December 11 with Mrs Chester A Roberts in charge.

Joseph I. Smith Home Arts Cosmopolitan Club Herbert R. Leavont Smith Mother Club Chester A. Roberts W. W. Dennison

Christmas Clubs boost deposits in mutual savings banks

The 1940 Christmas round will see Santa deliver gifts to Christmas Club depositors in 17 states. Banks report a new high holiday savings total of $69,559,014 across 1,237,685 accounts with an average balance of $41.49. Mrs. Charles J. Sastamoine and Miss Laura C. Harrington visited Augusta for a day of calling on friends.

Santa Claus Mutual Savings Banks Charles J. Sastamoine Laura C. Harrington Augusta

Cosmo Garden Club Plans For Christmas Sale

The Cosmopolitan Garden club at 9 Linden Street plans a Christmas greens table for the mother club’s sale. Members aim to offer decorative, practical novelties for gifts and home use at the December event. Attendees included Mrs. Sumner Sewall and others. refreshments were served.

G. Thomas Murphy Linden Street Cosmopolitan Garden Club Garden Club George A. Churchill Granville M. Colby Carroll A. Deering Elizabeth Deering Gardiner R. Deering J. Franklin Farnham Alice E. Johnson Virginia C. Hamilton Carl Y. Kennedy Herbert R. Lemont Roscoe P. McFadden John Parker Fred W. Quimby Edmund A. Rothwell Sumner Sewall Louis M Silverman R. J. M. Steussy R. P. McFadden

Two Bath Men Leave For Army Service

Henry King the first volunteer from Bath and Carl Erlebach Sagadahoc county's first selectee left Bath for induction in Bangor. They gathered at the Selective Service head quarters and boarded a bus to Brunswick for Bangor while Dr David L Wilson and board members urged them to uphold soldierly conduct and obedience.

Henry King Carl Erlebach Sagadahoc Bangor Selective Service Bath Trust Co Wilson Bath Sagadahoc County Dr. Wilson Purington Brunswick Joseph C. Brannigan Topsham Mr. King Robert H. Haskell

Memorial hospital to appoint dietitian with a Davenport trust gift

Hospital trustees approved hiring a dietitian as staff recommendation and a Davenport estate gift will provide funds for the post. Superintendent Miss Helen V. Downing will choose from several applications. Trustees also consider a children’s ward and semi private rooms. Ralph G. Stetson will review current bookkeeping and advise on changes.

Memorial Hospital George P. Davenport Helen V. Downing Hom Ralph G. Stetson

Quiz Program Helps Bath Pilgrim Fellowship Tie

Miss Jane W Stevens led a Sunday quiz at Bath Pilgrim Fellowship Winter Street church. The contest between ladies and men ended in a tie, the ladies winning after tiebreak. Refreshments followed and officers planned December events. Miss Norma MacKinnon of Topsham will present Edna St Vincent Millay readings next meeting.

Jane W. Stevens Bath Pilgrim Fellowship Winter Street Norma MacKinnon Topsham Ednar St. Vincent Millay MacKinnon

Nursing Home Care Ad and Farm Property Listing in Maine

Classified notice from West Bowdoin Maine seeks buyers for farm and city property. Includes contact Pred B. Ma Stan E. Wallace and generic local details. Also mentions Mrs Ray Purinton Graduate Nurse and Lisbon Falls telephone 122-3 as a reference. The ad places an 11-21-41 date stamp.

West Bowdoin Brunswick Ray Purinton Lisbon Falls

Bowdoinham Community Notes Include Weddings And Club News

Bowdoinham PTA meets at Coombs High with six new members as national president’s message and Red Cross roll call are read. Plans for skating rink, lumber for swings, gravel for grounds, a silver tea, and mystery packages are announced for Nov 26. Engagements, births, weddings, and local visits fill the social page, including Ruth Gallagher to Elmer Dodge and Winfred Dodge to Vivian Moody. Local apologies, travel to Portland for funerals, hunting trips, and holiday gatherings appear through the group.

Coombs High School Ralph MacEwen Fred Leavitt Irving Prindall Frank Heath Phillip Rideout George Brown Marjorie Valentine Evelyn Ackley

Mrs Caroline L Douglass Obituary

Caroline L Douglass widow of Walter S Douglass who died in March 1934 passed away November 8 after a two week illness. She was born in Bowdoin, daughter of Charles and Eunice Campbell and lived in the family home. Survived by 10 children including Hattie E Wallace of Bath and Emily M Chase of Bowdoin.

Caroline Douglass Walter S. Douglass Bowdoin Charles and Eunice Campbell Hattie E. Wallace Bath Emily M. Chase

Douglass Funeral Held in Bowdoinham Family Home

Funeral services conducted at the Bowdoinham home on November 11 for a deceased woman. Survived by 43 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren. Bearers included Hazen Hilton Elmer Gowell Donald Jasper John Reed and members of the Douglass family. Floral offerings from the Ladies Aid and a neighborhood spray.

Frederick Douglass Ladies Aid

Bath Rebekahs Attend Meeting at Dixfield

Mrs Carolyn Thompson district deputy president of district No 10 attended a dinner in Hotel Stanley Dixfield where Mrs Melissa Brackett president entertained her officers before an annual reception tendered by the Rebekah assembly. Distinguished Rebekahs and Odd Fellows attended from across the state including John D Thornton grand master Lewiston. Others at the reception included Mrs Henry T B Leeman Miss Dorothy E Milliken noble grand of Queen Esther Albert H Thompson and Mr and Mrs Everett G Lemont.

Carolyn Thompson Dorothy E. Milliken Noble Grand Queen Esther Albert H. Thompson Everett G. Lemont Brackett

Baum announces engagement of Anna Baum to Donald Hillier

Mr and Mrs Arthur E Baum of Portsmouth New Hampshire formerly of Bath announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Anna Baum to Donald Hillier of Lancaster New Hampshire Miss Baum was graduated in 1939.

Arthur E. Baum Portsmouth N. H Bath Anna Baum Donald Hillier Lancaster Miss Baum

Holiday Wedding Planned for UNH Graduate Couple

From the University of New Hampshire Miss Baum, member of Alpha Phi Delta, assist to the publicity director, and Mr. Hillier, a 1938 UNH graduate and Cornell Law senior, plan a holiday wedding on Saturday December 28. She was born in Bath and raised in Portsmouth.

University of New Hampshire Alpha Phi Delta University Bath Portsmouth Miss Baum Ralph D. Warren Washington Street Grace Duncan Hillier Cornell Law School Ithaca N. Y

Olsen Featured in Crown and Star Minstrels at Masonic Temple

Walter Olsen, former Fred Waring tenor, will headline the Crown and Star Minstrels at the Masonic Temple on the 28th and 29th and will rehearse with the group tonight. Dorothy and Jeannette Williams bring marimbaphones, Mrs. Fred Sturtevant sings, and Brunswick boy tenor David Morin appears with his guitar. Nearly 30 mixed voices form the circle with William A. Furber as interlocutor and new jokes for the act.

Walter Olsen Fred Waring Crown and Star Minstrels Masonic Temple John Shaw Dorothy Jeannette Williams Fred Sturtevant David Morin Brunswick William A. Furber

Brown Coombs wedding links Lewiston to Poland Spring union

The marriage of Mrs. Jennie Coombs of Lewiston formerly of Bath to Carlton Brown of Poland Spring and Florida occurred Thursday morning Nov 14 in Boston. Mrs. Coombs, daughter of the late Isaiah and Mrs. Coombs of Bath, is widow of Harry Coombs of Lewiston. Brown, associated with Poland Spring House, spends summers there and winters in Florida.

Jennie Coombs Lewiston Bath Carlton Brown Poland Spring Florida Boston Coombs Isaiah Coombs Harry Coombs Brown Poland Spring House

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Senter’s Inc Kenwood St. Mary's Senter's, Inc Maine Bay William A. Hill Fred BF. Brany Frank W Preble Scott R. Ward Ambrose So MacFadden Jol 1. Russell Benjamin H. Stackpole John H. Hunt William Bennett Marie Bedford Street New York Columbia Uniiversity Bennetts William Naval Academy Annapolis Richelieu Third Street South St. Petersburg Fla J. M. Barnes J. Lester Morse Bride Thomas H. Riley, Jr Winter Street Church Jordan—Twitchell van Buren Morrell Mrs. Smith Cosmo Garden Club Murphy Home Bath’s Hospital Stan E. Wallace Caroline L. Douglass Stetson Armstrong-Colgoleum R.C.A Victor Radio Heartwood Samson Bissell A. D. Stetson & Son Bath Rebekahs Dixfield Edward G. Robinson Reuters Eddie Assert Allan Jones Wandy Kelly Jel McCrea Olsen Featured Brown-Coombs BANK Plus Country Store Grand Award Charlie Chan Sidney Toler Marjorie Weaver Richard Arlen Andy Devine Astrid Allwyn
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