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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1942

Page

4

WISCASSET ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR BOYNTON DIES IN FLORIDA

George W. Boynton 65 prominent electrical contractor of Wiscasset died Friday in a Northern Florida hospital after an extended illness. Born in Dexter, Maine, he worked with General Electric, settled in Lake Worth in 1925, and had 16 years as an electric contractor. Survived by wife Winnie, daughter Ruth Phillips of Lake Worth, and four sons. Funeral held at Smith Funeral Home with Gulf Stream lodge Masons at graveside.

George W. Boynton Florida Dexter Maine Massachusetts Institute of Technology General Electric Lake Worth Waltham Mass Gulf Stream Lodge A. M Boynton Wiscasset Winnie E. Gorham Ruth Phillips George, Jr Alton Alfred Hawaii Ralph Smith Funeral Home Louis Schultz Congregational Church Gulf Stream Lodge Masons Harry Varney Frank McCue John McCue Edward Peters W E. Burge William Shamo

Talk on Books Heads Program for Grangers

A West Bath Grange event during Book Week featured Rev. Joseph O Purdue and Mrs. William A Armstrong leading a reading and song program. Reading, poetry, and vocal numbers delighted attendees as members discussed books and the value of reading. Proceeds funded a war bond purchase and books were donated to USO director Andrew J Danielson for servicemen.

Joseph O. Purdue West Bath Grange William A. Armstrong Mercie MacFadden Tschaikowsky Orrin Crosby Lewis Carter Grange Irving Berlin Edward G. Waters Otis Schroeder Topsham Grange Frances Grainger Elmer Lewis E. Palmer Pines Carter Everett G. Lemont Edwin W. Haggett Purdue Gloria Leavitt Armstrong

Benefit Party for Bath Day Nursery Friday Night

Tickets went on sale Tuesday for an eight to midnight Vic dance at U S O hall Friday to raise funds for Bath Iron Works Women’s Auxiliary day nursery equipment. Gov Sumner Sewall and wife have donated. Proceeds fund tables chairs sheets blankets books and toys. Contact Mrs John Williams or Mrs Arthur Cook for contributions or tickets.

Bath Iron Works Women's Auxiliary B. I. W. Women’s Auxiliary Bath Lowell Washington Iron Works Sumner Sewall Rudolph C. McRae John Williams Arthur Cook Homer B. Johnson William Lundrigan Linwood McNaughton Agnes Sullivan

West Bath Farm Bureau Reelected All Officers

West Bath Farm Bureau held an all day meeting at Mrs. Loring D. Small’s Berry's Mill road home. Officers including chairwoman Mrs Oscar S Adams and secretary Mrs William A Coombs were reelected for 1943. Ten members attended and Red Cross sewing occurred during the day.

West

Lobel Douglas announces engagement of Lorelei Douglas to Lt John Robie

Lorelei Arlene Douglas of Augusta, daughter of Mr and Mrs Leon O Douglas, becomes engaged to First Lieutenant John William Robie of Gorham. Robie, son of Major Frederick Robie and Mrs Robie, is a Cony High and Gorham High alumnus and a flight instructor at Shaw Field after graduation at Turner Field and Field. Miss Mazie Joy resumes duties with N E T T T exchange after a Boston visit.

Leon O. Douglas East Chestnut Street Augusta Lorelei Arlene John William Robie Gorham Frederick Robie Robie Douglas Cony Sargent College of Physical Education Boston University Joshua Cushman Maine Congress Gorham High Cony High Army Air Corps Shaw Field Sumter S. C Turner Field Albany Montgomery Ala

Sagadahoc Wins Victory Pennant for Scrap Drive

Sagadahoc county earned a Victory Pennant from the War Production Board for collecting over 100 pounds of scrap per capita in Sept and Oct. Cumberland also exceeded its county quota. Sagadahoc totaled 2 314 tons vs 956 tons quota. reports from counties nearing completion. Somerville notes several counties likely to surpass targets. pennants six feet long to be raised on public buildings. Maine remains third in scrap deliveries with 32 234 tons delivered by Sept end toward a six month 51 000 ton quota.

Sagadahoc County War Production Board Clifford A. Somerville Maine Salvage Committee Cumberland County Sagadahoc Somerville Maine

YMCA Basketball Instruction For Young Players

Saturday sessions begin for young members to learn basketball fundamentals with emphasis on ball handling shooting and later passing. The program, led by William H. Lewis, aims to clear confusion for beginners and build team understanding. First session 3 30 p m with Midget Grammar and Intermediate League members invited. Miss Mary Perry RN visits Thanksgiving plans with family in Wellesley and Bath.

William H. Lewis

Mrs. McKellar Ends Bath Iron Works Service

Mrs. Donald McKellar of Washington street has concluded her duties in the Naval Cost Inspection department at Bath Iron Works. A native of West Upton Massachusetts, she lived with Mrs. Bertha Dunbar in Bath and before joining Bath Iron Works worked in the New England Telephone and Telegraph Co business office.

Donald McKellar Washington Street Naval Cost Inspection Department Bath Iron Works McKellar West Upton Mass Bertha Dunbar Bath

Frank A. Hinds Jr Leaves for Dearborn Training

U S N officer Frank A. Hinds Jr departed Tuesday for Dearborn Michigan for training after a two week furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs Frank A Hinds of 8 South Street.

Frank A. Hinds, Jr Dearborn Mich Frank A. Hinds South Street

Madden Family Welcomes Son and Daughter for Holiday Visit

Narice Madden of South Portland and her father arrive Wednesday to spend the holiday with Mr. and Mrs. Charles I. Madden Sr. on Mechanic Street and other Madden relatives.

Den Narice South Portland Mr. Madden Charles I. Madden Mechanic Street

Local clubs host meetings and holiday plans in Woolwich

Woolwich notes report Spinning Wheel club hosts a bean supper and lists members. The Teachers' club held a Sagadahoc Ferry schoolhouse meeting, welcomed new member Alice Galvin, and discussed Afghan knitting with junior Red Cross support. Many residents are mentioned with visits, travels, and family news.

Sagadahoc Ferry grammar school children buy war stamps

The students have contributed to the war effort by purchasing more than $225 in stamps since July.

Sagadahoc Ferry Grammar School

Force of Prayer Felt in Nation in Time of Stress

A New York Times reflection on prayer during national stress notes that prayer adapts form but remains a unifying discipline. It cites Lincoln and domestic circles, noting quiet prayers at desks and in homes, where faith sustains hope even in crisis.

Victor Hugo Lincoln Springfield Washington White House New York Times

Children urge bond drive in wartime pledge card

A pupil authorship piece from June Oliver, Grade VI, urges readers to buy war savings bonds and stamps, condemns Hitler and Mussolini, and calls for conserving fats to support the war effort.

Hitler Mussolini June Oliver

Keep Em Flying War Bond Appeal From John DeLong

The author urges civilians to support war efforts by buying war savings bonds and stamps and saving metal scraps and kitchen fats for explosives. He emphasizes keeping airplanes aloft as essential to victory and encourages prudent use of oil.

Air Corps John DeLong

Sunday Services at Montsweag Baptist Church

Montsweag church, a Baptist congregation, invites worshipers to morning service at 11 15 led by pastor Rev J M Gowdey with Mr Gowdey delivering the sermon subject remains unspecified.

Montsweag Church Baptist J. M. Gowdey Mr. Gowdey

Woolwich Brothers Enlist in Air Corps

Gil bert J Ames 21 and George M Ames Jr 18 of Woolwich have enlisted as ground mechanics in the U S Air Corps on Nov 2. They are sons of Mr and Mrs George M Ames. George worked at Bath Iron Works and Gil bert at Hyde Windlass Co. Both are Chopps school graduates and expect posting at Turner Field Georgia.

Gilbert J George M. Ames Woolwich U. S. Air Corps George M Hyde Windlass Co George Bath Iron Works Chopps School

The Ideal Christian Sunday at Woolwich Center Baptist Church

The Woolwich Center Baptist Church led by Rev. J. M. Gowdey offers a morning service at 10 with a sermon The Ideal Christian. Sunday school at 11. An evening service at 7 30 features The Pharaoh of Joseph. A Friday prayer meeting at 7 30 at Mrs. S. B. Wright's with Mrs. Gowdey leading.

The Ideal Christian Woolwich Center Church Baptist J. M. Gowdey Gowdey Joseph S. B. Wright

Sunday church services and activities at Woolwich and nearby

Woolwich Church Union Day's Ferry Congregational led by Mrs. Mabelle W Tracey offers service at 9 45 a m with the theme Awakening and Revival Ruth Dubar plays the organ Church school at 10 45 led by superintendent Mrs Ralph Durgin Nequasset Methodist holds 11 am service on Awakening and Revival with Ruth Dubar organist School at 9 45 Fal Sagadahoc Ferry Good Will clubhouse hosts Sunday praise service and preaching at 7 p m School of Religious Education meets Tuesday at four in the schoolhouse Mrs Earl Dow superintendent Miss Virginia Dow organist Young People's meeting Thursday at 6 30 p m at Day's Ferry schoolhouse

Day's Ferry Congregational Church Mabelle W. Tracey Ruth Dubar Ralph Durgin Nequasset Methodist Church Sagadahoc Ferry Good Will Earl Dow Virginia Dow Young People’s Meeting Day’s Ferry

Navy Sailor James Taggart Returns Home for Furlough

James Taggart U S N stationed in New York Harbor on a naval training ship returned on furlough to his parents Mr and Mrs Ross Taggard of 238 North Street. Friday evening a party was given by his sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Wilbur Cooner of Bedford Road with an iced U S Navy cake cut and served. Guests included Mr and Mrs Forrest Lewis Mr and Mrs H Brown Mrs Sadie McKay Burnham John J MacLaughlin Miss Mary Furber Vernal McCorrison.

William Johnson Forrest C. Johnson Davis Grover Standwood Gilman Stanley Curtis Philip Simpson Davis Lewis John Bailey Sally Michal Jackie Nelder Stanley Joan Johnson Red Cross Academy Huntoon Hill Grange Vinnie Quinnam Blanche Fowle Harold Shea Edward Ifill Fort Devens Herbert Yarlbrough U. S. Navy Carlton Foye Linwood Ames Bradford Quinnam Wiscasset Anna John Lewis Water Street Gary Lynn Newman Getchell Bath Iron Works Richard Knibloe Boston Knibloe Bradford Street W. Philip Munsey W. F. Merrill F. D. Southard Bath Road George G. Chiera Phillis Reid Mildred Morris Verna Southard Verdon Chase North Whitefield Alfred E. Gorham Federal Street Waldoboro Lake Worth Fla Georg Boynton Fitta J. Applin Belfast Rohnert Rog High Street Edward Clark Richard Gowen Arrowsie Curtis Pearson Robert Aplin W.R. Chase Robert Fulton DiPerri Washington Street Bucksport Fulton Central Maine General Hospital Lewiston Kenneth Russell George Warren Lincoln Street Russell Harold Quinnam Robert E. Maass, Jr Barley Neck Road Woolwich Fred Geisler Donald Roslindale Mass H. S. Shea Harold Herbert Yarbrough U.S.N Nam Ann Quinnam Barbara Dow Josephine Foye Lincoln Academy Yarbrough James Taggart New York Harbor Ross Taggard North Street Wilbur Cooner Bedford Road Forrest Lewis H. Brown Sadie McKay Burnham John J. MacLaughlin Mary Furber Vernal McCorrison

Mrs Arthur J Dunton Dies in Portland

Mrs Arthur J Dunton of Washington Street passed away on Friday in Portland. The notice records her death and location.

Arthur J. Dunton Washington Street Portland

Early Christmas mailing urged to ease postal strain

Public urged to mail early as wartime mail volumes rise. Post master Edward N Hartnett cites 25 000 experienced workers lost to war service and scarce railroad and air capacity. Government seeks early addressing and gifts to Army Navy personnel overseas to avoid a 1918 style jam.

Edward N. Hartnett Department of Commere Army Navy

Engagement Celebration Honors Kahill Hayes Pair

Miss Stella Kahill of Portla and her fiancé, Warrant Officer Wallace Hayes, stationed at Fort Williams, Portland Harbor, were hosted by Capt. and Mrs. Madden at a dinner in Oak Street in their honor before Madden departed for Leavenworth Kansas to begin Office Training School.

Stella Kahill Portla Offic Wallace Hayes U.S.A Fort Williams Portland Habor Herbert Erwi Oak Street John Madden Roberta Ewin Leaenworth Kan Ca Madden Kahill Hayes

Thanksgiving Day Guests Arrive From Jackman and Nearby

Mr and Mrs Clayton Churchill and son Bentley Churchill host at 69 Dumer street with Mr and Mrs William V Cushing. Guests include William Doughty of Jackman and Mrs Nellie D Thompson and Mrs Lena D Donnell.

Clayton Churchill Bentley Churchill Wiliam V. Cushing Dumer Street Willia Doughty Jackman Bat Nellie D. Thompson Lena D. Donnell

Gavagan Plans Thanksgiving Visit to Son in New York

Mrs. Elizabeth Gavagan of Western Avenue will spend Thanksgiving with her son James E. Gavagan in Kansas New York. He plans to eat the U S Navy soon.

Elizabeth Gavagan Western Avenue James E. Gavagan Kany N. Y U. S. Navy

Also Mentioned on This Page

Grangers West Bath Home and Welfare Committee America Marjorie K. Rawlings Cross Creek Edgar Lee Sangamon Frederick Way, Jr Allegheny Walter Havighurst Karl Schriftgeisser Roosevelt Angus McDonald McDonald Elizabeth P. Chevelier Virginia Sorenson Angels Esther Forbers Paul Revere Hendrik Willem van Loon Bath Iron Works Auxiliary West Bath Farm Bureau Mrs. Coombs Mazie Joy N. E. T. & T. Exchange Mary Perry R.N Wellesley Edward Perry Center Street Perry Memorial Hospital Joseph Cyr Adrian Herbert Calderwood Miss Perry Merle Jameson Spinning Wheel Club Florence Temple Jordan Wright Gilbert Hathorne Samuel Hathorne Albert Temple Maralyn Hayden Temple Teachers’ Club Louise Reynolds Priscilla Willard Alice Galvin Wilmer I. Vorhees Stanwood Gilman Frank J. Walker Jennie Howe Albert Allen Glen William Delmar Trott Waterville D. G. Trott Sylvia Perkins Carroll Perkins Dr. Pratt Richmond Maria Savage Nellie Ralph Savage Skowhegan Carle Longfellow Clinton Longfellow Earl Stimpson Mary Wright Bowdoinham Ralph Rice Suzel Howard William Downing Carrie Wing Howard Harold Maybury Huntoon Hill Road Robert Reed Eben Dana Mr. Dana William Clark Damariscotta Harold Gilmore Gilmore John C. Gilmore Fred Beany Harvey Greenlaw Lorraine Price Berry Bristol Herbert Munsey Village Pride George Ames George M. Ames, Jr Albnny New England Woolwich Brothers Woolwich Church Union Cotte Uncle Sam Air Field Naval Base the Bath Independent Front Street Bath, Maine Hartnett
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