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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1942

Page

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Hart Enters Bowdoin On Eighteenth Birthday

Loring Edward Hart, top in Morse high School’s 110 graduates, celebrated his 18th birthday by entering Bowdoin College. He is son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Hart of Bath Maine 502 1-2 High St. He held many leadership roles including class treasurer and National Honor Society member. He aims to teach in South America after four years at Bowdoin.

Loring Edward Hart Morse High School Bowdoin College Joseph E. Hart High Street Hart Bath Javees Soldiers’ Monument Lincoln G. A. R. Hall Sedgwick Square Elizabeth V. Hayes Old Bath High School Old Bath Business College Bowdoin South America Bath Iron Works Corp

Police Will Tender City Marshal Kingsbury Farewell

City police plan a farewell party for City Marshal Percy W. Kingsbury at the U S O hall with Lloyd Raffaell and his orchestra providing music for dancing open to the public without admission. Kingsbury, inducted into the U S Army last week, will report to Camp Devens on October 7 and has a leave of absence to finish duties.

Police Department Percy W. Kingsbury U. S. O. Hall Lloyd Raffaell Kingsbury Army of the United States Portland Camp Devens Ayer Mass Thurefisy Ge Ma 1

Bath Lions Guests Of Soldiers At Recreation Hall

Fifty two Lions and seven guests spent an evening with soldiers at Bath Iron Works recreation hall. They toured the Lions Den building, enjoyed an army style baked bean supper, and were entertained by soldiers. Invitees included Val Pisinich and Clyde Sukeworth among others. Ladies night set for Oct 17 at Sedgwick. Edward H. Paine to attend a Portland reception on Oct 9 with Lions handling music.

Recreation Hall Bath Court House Lions' den Lions Val Pisinich Bath Iron Works Clyde Sukeworth Montreal Baseball Club Waldoboro Gene Karst Maurice Libby Edgar Oliver Andrew J. Danielson U.S.O Harrison Rust, Jr Harold McElman Mr. McElman Charles Genthner Charles Hoebel Sedgwick Portland Edward H. Paine Lions International Bath Club Henry O. Trowbridge Mr. Picinich Myrtle Lodge No. 8 U. O P. Hall Gertrude Stewart Amelia Mitchell Mary Gillespie Lizzie B. C. Chaney Nellie Hunt Jinan Stewart Jennie Cameron Louella Reed Priscilla Estes Hazel Schottler Alice Smith Sadie Davis Pearl Campbell

North End sewer contract awarded. Bath moves on various notices

The Bath City Council awarded the North End sewer project contract to H DiTullio & Co of Hyde Park Mass for 70380 following the highway and sewer board’s recommendation. The council also granted a $25 amusement license, accepted Morse High annex work, approved land sales and hydrant moves, and discussed social welfare funding and Sagadahoc Square congestion.

North End H. DiTullio & Co Hyde Park Mass Highway and Sewer Board Federal Works Agency Boston John J. Keegan Board of Aldermen Keegan Portland Monument Square Maine Jacob Smith Board of Education Morse High School Fred Cothran Board of Health Middle Street Hudson Fowles Jr Philip H. Oliver John F. Bowie Bath Water District Court Street Western Avenue Fire Department Washington Street John R. Newell Citizens’ Committee Walter C. Rogers Newell Bath Brunswick Oliver Ward 5 Winneganee Bath School Board Charles A. Shepard Maine Central Sagadahoc Square

Welcome Honoree Maurice J Warner at City Mason Event

One of the finest receptions in the Masonic temple honored Maurice J Warner newly elected Department Commander of the Sons of Union Veterans. About 300 patriotic figures attended including Henry Towle and George Jones. The 33rd birthday of the commander was celebrated with gifts and music by Gilbert Greenleaf and others. The event closed with prayers and songs as local officials extended greetings.

Masonic Temple Maurice J. Warner Sons of Union Veterans Warner Henry Towle Portland Indianapolis Ind George Jones Oxford T. W. Hyde Gilbert Greenleaf Cliff Leeman William Colleran Linwood Russel James Greenleaf Stein Mabel Ansert Jennie C. Miller Jennie Garey Eva Sanford Charlotte Chattanooga Choo-Choo Barbara Jenkins Madelyn Oliver Grace Middleton Peggy O'Reilly Marion Corliss Marilyn Booker Chloe Deraps Bernice Sturtevant Edwin W. Haggett Barbara King Patsy Morse Bettina Small Norma Pye Patricia Crocker Virginia Moran Katherine Pagurko Lorraine Allen Priscilla Withan Lasca Huse Chadbourne Eleanor Mitchell Joan Osborne Pauline Colby Nancy Gregware Elfreda Perkins Hardings

Boosters' Night at West Bath Grange Attended by Notables

Mrs. Sumner Sewall and other local figures joined 135 attendees for West Bath grange Boosters' Night. The program featured speeches, a skit Kentucky Philosophy, piano solos, a Hawaiian dance, songs, and a commemorative paper on Grange aims. Fellow members announced upcoming degree conferrals and rehearsals.

Sumner Sewall Maine William D. Sewall Gov. Sewall Carl Smith Augusta State Commissioner of Agriculture Exeter Grange West Bath Grange D. Wallace MacDonald Grange Sewall Sagadahoc Pomona Jerry L. Haile The Scott Ward Donald MacdAllister Orange National Pomona Marilyn Booker Lawrence Palmer Leonard Boucher Dover Grange Hall Bernice Sturtevant Grangers America the Beautiful D. Wylie Lemont Julia Field Lester H. Crocker Bertha Ward Lincoln Williams

Successful Hunter Doddy Rooks Bags Eight Black Ducks

George W. Doddy Rooks of North Bath scored on opening day of the 1942 duck season with eight black ducks and two teal making his full limit. It was his first hunting season in two years due to ill health. Raymond Watson returned home to 407 Washington Street after three months in the Canal Zone where he worked as a government pipefitter after leaving Bath Iron Works.

George W. “Doddy Rooks North Bath Doddy Raymond Watson Millard E. Watson Washington Street Canal Zone Mr. Watson Bath Iron Works Corp

Bath City Marshal Kingsbury enters Army service

City Council grants leave of absence to City Marshal Percy W. Kingsbury as he begins military service in the Army of the United States after being inducted in Portland. Alderman Shepard urges deputy support during Kingsbury’s absence while noting seniority and local conditions.

Bath Percy W. Kingsbury Kingsbury Army of the United States Portland Sagadahoc Charles A. Shepard Shepard Dana W. York Ernest G. Kingsbury

Crosby seeks deputy marshal post in local police force

Patrolman Donald H. Crosby announces candidacy for deputy marshal. A native of the city and longtime member of the Maine State Police, Crosby has served on the local force since 1937 in roles from desk duty to traffic and investigations. He cites extensive service and familiarity with all police work as his qualification.

Donald H. Crosby Crosby Guy H. Crosby John P. Crosby Maine State Police Joseph A. Butler Percy W. Kingsbury Kingsbury

Sunshine Luncheon Friday At Sedgwick

The Ladies' Aid of Central Church held its annual sunshine luncheon in Sedgwick with 21 attendees. Rev Raymond G Putnam led the event and sunshine bags were opened, yielding funds for his work. The aid's first regular meeting is set for October 8 with officer elections.

Ladies’ Aid Central Church Raymond G. Putnam The Aid

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