Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Bath Independent in Bath, Maine

Page 1

We have 914,015 pages in Maine

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1942

Page

1

Draft board mails questionnaires to 18 and 19 year olds

Local Selective Service workers completed mailing draft questionnaires to 18 and 19 year old men under the teenage draft bill. Names listed follow birth dates with addresses across Brunswick Bath Bowdoinham Topsham and nearby towns.

Selective Service Board Clifford Waller Washington Street Edgar Ralph Palmer High Street Albert Moller Alliksen Bay Point Harold Daniel Perry Elverson L. Lovely Bowdoinham Blanchard Elmo Crowley Wiscasset Warren Stewart Marks Clarence Arthur Warner, Jr Middle Street Frank Wilton Danforth, Jr Norman Ash Tobey John Warren Coombs Fred Wesley French Sumner Adams Hawley Western Avenue Maurice Charles Cook Bridge Street Brunswick William George Berry, Jr Gardiner Theodore Caras Frederick Lucian Burgess Cedar Grove Arthur Linwood Philbrick Bath Harold Brian Mooers James Henry Guynn, Jr Upper High Street Arthur Gardner Bryant John Franklin Swearingen Wesley Street Joseph Leslie Dow Frank Stanley Adams Water Street David Everett Thompson Topsham Stanley Edward Brooks Lark Street Alfred Joseph Wheeler Sabattus

Lions Host Lionesses at Army Post in Pleasant Visit

Nearly 100 Lions and Lionesses visited a nearby army post to a welcoming reception hosted by soldiers. The evening featured a meal, a recreation hall expansion underway with a new game room, and a quiz contest with laughter and stories.

Bath Lions Club George W. Davis Skowhegan the Lions Walter M. Webb, Jr John Feeley Philip Grotzinger Feeley Grotzinger Lieut. Webb Arthur Pratt Davis Lionesses Corp. Thomas Dolphin Lions Corp. Dolphin Catherine Leonard Emma Thebeau Arline Morse Richard Hersom Alexander MacDonald Sidney Haines Corp Dolphin

Manley Glidden Anniversary Party Held at Home

Mr and Mrs Manley Glidden of a Farrin street celebrated their anniversary on Saturday November 21 with a party in the evening. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Bernard Hutchins of Wiscasset Maurice Glidden Mr and Mrs Perley Denaco Mr and Mrs Henry Gilman and Mrs Leslie Ferris of Bath. A wedding cake and many presents were presented to the couple. Cake and sandwiches were served and a pleasant evening was enjoyed by all.

Manley Glidden Ae Farrin Street Bernard Hutchins Wiscasset Maurice Glidden Perley Denaco Henry Gilman Leslie Ferris Bath Glidden

Large Membership Assured in Bath Concert Society Drive

Community drive underway as Bath Cooperative Concert Association reports progress after a Thursday meeting at chairwoman Mrs. Joseph I. Smith home. Miss Beatrice Patterson urged continued efforts. Mrs. Mabel Harris won a cookbook prize for securing the most memberships.

Bath Cooperative Concert Association Joseph I. Smith Mabel Harris Beatrice Patterson New York Walter C. Rogers Elizabeth Anliker Marguerite V. Brown Grace E. Bennett Boyd L. Bailey Eugene M. Desmond Albert B. Drouin Thomas R. Huston Allan Spear Karcher Carl Anderson Harold Troop Melvin Comeau Charles B. Doyle Marion Palmer Marjorie Palmer George Fields Howard Steen Earl P. Cahoon Richard Quick G. Baer Connard Albertha Williams Harry E. Ring Donald King J. A. Bimson Francis McPherson F. W. MacKinnon Marguerite A. Brown James McClellan Beth Trott Henry Trowbridge Arthur King Audrey King Harry F. Morin John Lord Alexander MacDonald Arthur F. Mayo Frank M. Talbot Stella Dolloff Frederick Drake Ralph D. Warren Olive Chambers Bernice Brown Jennie Trail Thomas Edward Murphy Raymond English George Musk Curvier R. Dolloff William Yule Elizabeth Dunbar Everett Lemont William Craft Harry W. Tucker Mary F. Gibbons Mary L. Dodge Frank B. Nichols Rupert H. Baxter Ruth Coombs Edward V. Coombs Donald Preble George E. Barker Jr Doris M. Scott Grace E. Cunningham Mary H. Cunningham Wendell Heal James Royal Rose Swans

Sagadahoc Pomona Grange installs officers at Bowdoinham

The Sagadahoc Pomona Grange held its annual election and installation with Merrymeeting Grange in Bowdoinham last Wednesday. Enterprise and Prospective granges from Richmond attended as Joseph Randlette was named master and Lucy Tarr became secretary among other officers.

Sagadahoc Pomona Merrymeeting Grange Bowdoinham Enterprise Richmond Joseph Randlette James Meserve Helen Bishop James Jones Lucy Tarr Stella Given Flora G. Cleveland Marriner Freda Hopkins Clara Ford Viola Giberson Evelyn Hinkley

Labrie Brothers in Navy Service News

Joseph Labrie Jr. of Lewiston has enlisted in the U S Navy and left Sunday. He will become a musician second class after three weeks of basic training at Newport R I. Two other Labrie brothers also serve. Maurice to attend glider school and William stationed in Scotland.

Joseph Labrie Jr Lewiston Je Fenton Brothers Orchestra U. S. Navy Newport R. I Maurice Labrie Colby New Mexico William Labrie Scotland

Bath State Guard Seeks Volunteers For Thursday Drills

Lieut. John D. Croker urges Bath residents to report Thursday to the armory for enlistment in Co. D Maine State Guard. The article outlines the unit’s history, training, and the call for able-bodied volunteers to defend the community as World War II progresses.

John D. Croker Co. D Maine State Guard Bath State Armory State Guard National Guard Company D C. D

Skowhegan Private Turcotte Joins Marines at Parris Island

Pvt. Kenneth Turcotte of Skowhegan is stationed at Parris Island S C with the U S Marine Corps. He was the 1200th Leatherneck from Maine since December 8 1941 at Pearl Harbor. Son of Mr and Mrs Frank Turcotte 205 Main Street Skowhegan he attended Skowhegan High School.

Kenneth Turcotte Skowhegan Parris Island S. C U. S. Marine Corps Maine Turcotte Frank Turcotte Main Street Skowhegan High School

Farm boy from Maine rises to top post at power firm

William B. Skelton, born Bowdoin April 9 1871, becomes president of Central Maine Power Co., a $113 million company. A Bates College and Bowdoin alum, he built a lengthy career in law, banking, railroads, and industrial firms, with leadership roles in New England Public Service Co and multiple Maine mills and utilities.

William B. Skelton Central Maine Power Co Maine Bowdoin Thomas W Mary L. Holbrook Skelton Bowdoinham High School Nichols Latin School Lewiston Bates College Newell & Skelton Androscoggin Skelton New England Public Service Co New England New England Public Service Bates Manufacturing Co Hill Manufacturing Co Androscoggin Mills York Manufacturing Co Saco Maine Seaboard Paper Co Bucksport Maine Central Boston & Maine Portland Terminal Co First National Bank Lewiston Loan and Building Association Androscoggin County Savings Bank Lewiston Gas Light Co State of Maine Brown Co St. Maurice Paper Co The Public Utilities Commission William T. Haines

First Sunday Forum at Bath U S C Center

John P. Carey announces the first Sunday afternoon forum at the U S O Center this Sunday at 4 o clock. Lieut Roy C Parlier of the U S Navy will discuss the Chinese Japanese situation with first hand observations from the Pacific. The Bath Navy club sponsors the event and Harry C Stone arranged it. All are invited to attend and participate in the post talk discussion.

John P. Carey U. S. O. Forum U. S. O. Center Bath Navy Club Harry C. Stone

Coast Guard Couple Transferred to Eastham Light Station

Mr and Mrs Eugene L Cole man formerly at Boon Island then Cape Neddick Light Station at York Beach have been reassigned to Nauset Beach Light Station Eastham Massachusetts.

Eugene L. Coleman Boon Island Cape Neddick York Beach Nauset Beach Eastham Mass

Bath Iron Works Adds Destroyer to Nation's Navy

Bath Iron Works launched the USS Terry, the yard's latest destroyer, as a bottle-smashing ceremony featured sponsor Mrs. Charles Nagel Jr. and Red Cross Canteen Service attire. The event highlighted an 11 month pace that triples their WWI output, with Navy and shipyard officials in attendance.

Bath Iron Works Bath Iron Works Corp Uss Terry Kennebec Terry Iron Works Charles Nagel, Jr Red Cross Comdr Louis Corman Maine Ralph S. McDowell

Thanks giving Dance Held By Bath High Alumni

Dancers of all ages anticipate Bath High School Alumni Association’s Thanks giving dance at Morse High School gymnasium Thursday. Lloyd Rafnell and His Georgians provide music with a featured soloist. orchestra performs on the gym floor with evergreen decorations and festive lighting. Public semi formal reception line includes local officials and prominent residents.

Bath High School Alumni Association Morse High School Lloyd Rafnell Rafnell Edward V. Coombs A. George Moses Wilmer I. Voorhees Herbert Calderwood Catherine E. Leonard Fred D. Hill John W. Cummings Robert F. Cummings Arthur M. Bowker

Distribution of Fuel Oil Coupons at City Hall

On Tuesday December 1 at City Hall from 9 30 to 5 30 fuel oil coupons will be distributed for all letters of the alphabet. This is the last opportunity to obtain coupons until December 7. Uncalled coupons on December 1 will not be issued again until after December 7.

Pupil Activity At Huse School Starts Strong

Pupil activity at Huse Memorial School opened the regular session with a safety patrol and a strong start to after school programs. The patrol led by Miss Jane Feero aims to protect pedestrians and requires courteous cooperation. A basketball program for upper grades was announced with club teams and gym play. Scout interest is rising as a potential Troop 112 formation is explored. The flag raising ceremony and first assembly highlighted the week with patriotic observances and performances.

Huse Memorial School Jane Feero Central Grammar Boys Huse Hugh Madden Billy Pomeroy Catherine Giroux Roger Keller Lasca Huse America Ivanetta Newton

Longfellow Elected Treasurer Of Augusta Savings Bank

At a trustees meeting on Monday Guy C. Longfellow was chosen as treasurer of the Augusta Savings Bank succeeding the late Richard E. Goodwin. Longfellow has worked for the bank since 1913 and has served as a director since 1913, previously holding the role of assistant treasurer since August 1938.

Augusta Savings Bank Guy C. Longfellow Richard E. Goodwin Longfellow

Talk on Mining by John Parente at PTA Meeting

A Dike PTA gathering heard John Parente of Bath Iron Works discuss mining in Arizona. He shared ore displays and described copper mining experiences, followed by refreshments and acknowledgments from Miss Danforth and others. The group postponed a December telethon to January and moved the Christmas party up to December 10.

Dike P. T. A North End Edmund Mocklar John Parente Bath Iron Works Corp Mr. Parente Arizona Mr. Parent Jean L. Danforth Martha Nutting Barbara Whiting Dike School

Legion Volunteers To Assist Lions Dance Fundraiser

The American Legion offers police volunteers for the Bath Lions club public dance at the State armory on Friday December 4 from 8 to 12. Proceeds go to Memorial hospital equipment. Cliff Leeman's orchestra will provide music and a vocal artist is engaged.

Bath Lions Club Memorial Hospital American Legion Legion State Armory Cliff Leeman

War Industry Growth Lifts Maine Banking Deposits

Homer E. Robinson Bank Commissioner reports Maine Savings Banks and Trust Companies hold over 15 million dollars in deposits from September 1941 through September this year. Appointed to his post in June 1942 by Governor Sumner Sewall, Robinson says wartime banking duties and responsibilities suit him.

Maine Co Lines Homer E. Robinson Robinson Sumner Sewal

Also Mentioned on This Page

Harold David Clark Upper Washington Street Henry Earl Rice Arthur Lincoln Card Lisbon Falls George Francis Rattleff Woolwich Keith Douglas Fleming Drummond Street Albert Edward Whitney, Jr Center Street John Henry Doughty Ernest Rupert Avery, Jr Union Street Paul Napoleon Ray Prospect Street Floyd Lymen Alexander Phippsburg Wesley Myron Simpson Omer Joseph Belanger, Jr Richard Stephens Billings Arthur Joseph Michaud Wesley Lane Clinton Powers Cunningham, Jr Arrowsic Vernon Gilbert Mank Frank Carter Knight, Jr Cottage Park Harlan Linwood Guynn Floyd Merle Carter North Street Lewis Franklin Gomes Albert Vachon Washburn Street Hugh Vernon MaclIntyre Fred Everett Lewis Bertrand J. M. Levesque Robert” Forrester Waterman West Bath Stanley Moore Bedford Street Lloyd Eugene Moore Wallace Price Soldiers Lions Club Sagadahoc Pomona Grange New Head Central Maine Power Co First Sunday Forum U.S.C. Center Roy C. Parker U.S.N Henderson Leon Henderson Massachusetts State House Boston Leverett Saltonstall Massachusetts Robert O. Blood New Hampshire Sumner Sewall William Wills Vermont J. Howard McGrath Rhode Island Morse High Gym Huse School Safety Patrol P.T.A. Meeting Dike Association
Search Courier

Search the Bath Independent Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Bath Independent?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication