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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1941
Page
2
The Independent unveils an eight column format to meet defense era news flow and conserve stock. The editors aim to deliver Bath a better local paper with faster pages and more coverage of residents and newcomers, inviting readers to share news about themselves and their groups.
In wartime America industry under private enterprise drives metals fuels coal and electric power for tanks planes and ships. Private enterprise built a great nation and will ultimately defeat the slave empire, as freedom’s fight pits free nations against dictatorship.
Miss Doris Stickney presided as president of the Junior Cosmopolitan Club at a tea hour Sunday afternoon. Mrs Joseph I Smith advised, and invited guests included a list of Misses Betty Anderson Barbara White Phyllis Bisson Caroline Carpenter Frances Seavey Alice Avery Mary Roy Diana Pierce Martha Torrey Carmen Huse Gertrude Simpson Linna Purdue Ruth St Peter Shirley James Janet Colley Mary Stone Frances Flaherty Virginia Andre Barbara Page Mary Morse Martha Morse Beverly Packard Glenda Howard Mary Mulcahy Pauline Thayer Marilyn Cummings and Bessie Kakos. Committees led by Alice Dennison with Eleanor Gediman and Gertrude Dole oversaw refreshments and Kathleen Harkins handled cleanup.
Morse High reports over 200 in class treasury for year end trip. Senior and Latin club meetings name chairs for dances, cards, and gifts. Advisers for Junior and Sophomores chosen. Latin club sets rules and pins programs, with staff for annual newspaper appointed.
The Ladies aid of Winter Street church will host a luncheon on Saturday during the state meeting of the Children of the American Revolution at the Winter Street parish house. Mrs. Arthur Lemont is general chairman with Mrs. Wallace Atwood managing the kitchen and Mrs. Clifford B. Wilband overseeing the dining room. Kitchen workers include Mrs. Purdue Foote Doyle Wetherbee Leavitt Pandleton and Baker. Mrs. Roscoe P McFadden will handle decorations.
Seven new Scouts were initiated into Boy Scout Troop No. 55 during a Curtis Homestead outing at Orr's Island. The new members are Joseph Hecht Teddy Sturtevant Dean Leavitt Donald Sylvester Colin Mitchell Edward Rowe and Richard Cahill. John Shepard was appointed Scout Master replacing Rev Joseph C. Purdue. Carl Albee Purdue and Shepard rode cars to the meeting.
Mrs John Parker and Miss Mildred Cribby spoke at the Rotary Anns meeting in Sedgwick about civilian defense and a local defense school. Parker outlined state and local Women’s Defense roles, and a nominating committee named Mrs Clyde Holmes Jr as a new director with active welfare and social committees listed.
The First Baptist church organized Rally Day for October 12 with a Gold and Silver Star attendance contest. Teams will earn stars for attendance, a banner will honor the leading team, and a gold star will be given to all on the winning side. An orchestra and xylophone selections will accompany the program.
Chu Chung Ling son of General S M Chu military attache to the Chinese Embassy in Washington D C is studying in Guilford Maine for the Christmas holidays He arrived in America two months ago after his Chungking home was bombed His mother a friend of Madame Chiang Kai Shek brought him to Maine and he stays at the Crafts farm home with Henry Simmons a President Line shipping executive as a former schoolmate suggested the arrangement.
Mrs. Wilmer I Voorhees Mrs Le Roy Colby and Mrs Sumner Sewall of Bath Augusta join Bangor hosts for New England Council for Physically Handicapped session at Haven Sawyer home. Dr Henry W Lamb Portland and Dana Cotton Maine Dept of Education speak on broader care including education and vocational training for crippled children.
Norma Hunnewell daughter of Mr and Mrs Vinal Hunnewell of Sagadahoc Ferry entertained friends Thursday evening for her 10th birthday. Guests enjoyed games prizes pink white decor and a candy hunt as well as music and cake with ice cream and punch.
General James W. Hanson head of Maine Selective Service told a Tallwood talk that America faces great danger and must strengthen defenses. He praised the Allgusta revue You Can Defend America and urged returning to forefathers teachings and cooperative spirit to preserve heritage.
Past Noble Grands of Queen Esther Rebekah lodge met at Rock Hill Inn Wednesday of last week for dinner and a contract game. Prizes went to Mrs. Frank Farrin Mrs. Herbert H Haggard and Mrs. Ruth Howe of Richman. Hostesses were Mrs. Albert Thompson and Mrs. Wallace Atwood with several members and guests attending.
Herbert F. Davis of 24 Washington Street Auburn a Maine Central railroad yard foreman found numerous raspberry bushes growing beside the tracks between Riverside Street and the fairgrounds. He picked several branches and took them home proving raspberries can appear late in the season. Experts note raspberries usually vanish by late July but have been found as late as mid August.
Mrs Stewart Day of Middle Street was guest of honor at a party Thursday night hosted by Mrs Arthur F Mayo at 819 High Street. A pink and blue wedding shower featured a decorated cake and gifts while guests and helpers assisted in serving a buffet.
Mr and Mrs William E Lee announce the engagement of their daughter Letitia E Lee RN to Leonardo E Buck in Bath. Miss Lee is a nurse from New England Baptist Hospital 1938 and now at Parkway Hospital Brookline Mass Buck son of Mrs Carrie C Smith of Oak Street Barnstormed through Morse High Bowdoin Harvard Dental and Navy Ensign Buck is a senior at Harvard Dental and a three sport athlete with golf hockey and baseball. No wedding date has been set.
The address by Vice President Main continued from page one, noting a message sent to Roscoe Shaw who remains confined to his home due to illness.
The Central church Ladies Aid held a Sunshine Luncheon last Wednesday in the parish, netting a good sum from sunshine bags. Lobster salad was prepared by Joseph W. Larrabee of Rock Hill Inn. Attendees included Mrs. Alfred Rowe and many others, plus Rev. and Mrs. Raymond G. Putnam and daughter Carol Sue.
In Cumberland Superior Court at Portland last Wednesday 44 divorces were granted. Effie L. Powers of South Windham seeks a divorce from George W. Powers of Bath for desertion. Emily M. Goodson of Brunswick seeks a divorce from Mare S. Goodson of Warrenburg for desertion with custody of a minor child to the libellant.
Mrs William P Robert is staying several days at her home in Wiscasset and will return Thursday to Boston where Admiral Robert is a patient at Phillips House.
Lancelot H. Cooper named Iron Works yard chairman and Supt. John Parker as school chairman by Dominique J. Tardif who heads Sagadahoc County Defense Savings Committee. Plan boosts Defense Bonds via welders shift pools and school stamp sales for students.
Miss Alice Hogan, soon to wed Earl Brown, was honored with a surprise party and shower hosted by Miss Barbara Footer on Thursday night. Flowers and candles decorated the home of Mr and Mrs Eugene Footer in Washington street. A large gift basket was presented as friends watched Hogan open the presents. Hogan, Morse High Class of 1939 graduate, works at the A and P on Front street. Attending were Mrs John Atwood, Mrs Marie Smith Soucier, Mrs Parke Grindel, Mrs John Wakefield, Mrs Alfred Robinson, Mrs James Kaler, Mrs Richard Staples, Mrs Mark Hanna, Mrs Edward Brown, and Miss Tena Gardiner.
Mrs Bernard Pratt Mrs Howard Pratt and Mrs George Costain were appointed at the last meeting of the American Legion auxiliary. Roland Smith Unit was named to report on By-Laws next meeting. Mrs Walter Hill named to form a Red Cross First Aid class. Mrs Bernice Jackson will attend next meeting Oct 8. Third District Council meets in Rockland Oct 15 at 7 30 p m. Mrs Ralph Gay urged sewing for the Red Cross each Tuesday.
Mr and Mrs Guy McDorr of 64 Mechanic Street announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Violet McDorr to William Smith of School Street formerly of Richmond Virginia. Miss McDorr attended Morse High School. Mr Smith is a painter at Bath Iron Works Corp. and moved to Bath about six weeks ago. He is a Richmond High School graduate.
Sammie the three year old cat became homesick when his owners left Harpswell for Summer. He wandered 12 miles via Brunswick and the Topsham Brunswick bridge to return to Topsham and promptly settled in his favorite chair for a long nap.
The Roland Smith Post American Legion held a meeting to outline a busy Fall and Winter schedule. Commander Howard Pratt named Randall Cook and Myles Hagan to purchase a radio for the Old Ladies Home, using community funds. Plans include five outposts for the State Legion Defense program, a Police Unit, a Fire Unit, and monthly dances starting Oct. 3. A Fall dinner series begins Oct. 22 with entertainment.
About 50 soldiers and volunteers aged over 28, along with selectees with dependents, were discharged this week from the 240th and 8th Coast Artilleries in Portland. Discharged volunteers include Battery D members Roland N. Mullen of Bath and Donald T. Blackman of Wiscasset, and Battery F members George T. St Pierre, Gerard L. Nadeau, Richard R. Pinette, Romeo L. Gamache, Leo T. Tetu of Brunswick, Edward C. Hall of Topsham, Edward F. Taylor, and Merton A. Fillmore of Freeport.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hall of Orrington Corner celebrated their 58th anniversary with a luncheon hosted by daughter Mrs Charles King at Mundie's Log Lodge Clifton. A second daughter Mrs Charles Freeman attended. Friends joined them for an evening gathering at their home and Mrs John Stewart of Brewer delivered an anniversary cake as well as cards and letters from friends.
Charles Milliken Morse a Morse 41 leaves Monday for enlistment in the United States Navy. A farewell party was given by his brother William at the Milliken home 13312 Oak Street. He will train at the Naval School Rhode Island. Family accompanies him to Boston. Several local residents attended the sendoff and refreshments were served.
Acadia lodge Knights of Pythias will work the rank of Esquire on two pages Thursday night October 2 in Castle hall 810 Washington St. All members urged to attend and sojourning knights invited. The rank of Knight to be held in Damariscotta October 9 with Acadia lodge invited to work the rank at its Castle hall. A busy winter lies ahead and all third rank team members should attend to discuss lodge matters.
Maurice J. Warner and George O. Melzard were among staff honored at a Belfast reception hosted by the A. E. Clark Camp Sons of Union Veterans. About 200 attendees included Bath leaders Leon Crocker and Gardi ner Crocker along with Arthur Bryant and auxiliary officers. A second reception for department president Mrs. Georgianna Patten of Augusta is set for next Saturday at St. Mark's parish.
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