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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1941

Page

7

Hodge Garnsey Autumn Wedding in Brides Home

Miss Arline Garnsey of Sanford and Keith Blair Hodge of Bath wed in an autumn home ceremony. Rev. H Sumner Mitchell officiated with an arch of leaves and chrysanthemums. A reception followed with a three tier cake and ice cream. The couple plans a New England Mohawk Trail wedding tour before settling in Bath Maine.

Fred A. Garnsey Arline Garnsey Sanford Keith Blair Hodge Bath H. Sumner Mitchell Unitarian Church Leora H. Osborne Priscilla Eaton Harold Eaton Robert B. Fortier Clayton Fortier Miss Eaton Maid of Honor Guyer Worthington Rockville Center N. Y Hodee Wor Franklin Aker Connecticut Bentley School AGG UC Boston Georgianna Wilson Charles Tupper Portland Ada New England Middle Street Hodge Sanford High

Governor Sewall Donates Red Cross Campaign Rooms

Gov Sumner Sewall gifts Bath Red Cross Chapter sewing rooms formerly used as his campaign HQ at Front and Cedar. The new larger space offers light warmth and parking plus storage for patterns and materials as volunteers begin winter sewing and related tasks.

Sumner Sewall Bath Cosmopolitan Club Kennebec Patterns Carrie Moses National Headquarters Gov. Sew Red Cross United States of America Europe

Oldest and youngest members greet Rally Day at church

Rally Day exercises filled the Sunday school hour with record attendance. The primary and beginners presented recitations and songs while 12 promotees received Bibles and certificates. The oldest member Mrs French and her great grandson Robert Sutter Jr attended. Pine Tree Troop 1 opened its 12th season. Sears Reece Buck store aids and police seize 100 gambling machines in Waterville as part of Maine campaign.

Bernice Achorn Silas E Plant Albert Arthur Berry Cliss Rita Diet Mars Wilfred W Chaney Late Fren¢ch Roberct Sutter Frenen Robert Pine Tree Gurl Scouts of Amerea Odd Fellows Hall Lawwood Fo Cyr Abs. Tlarryd Gregory Silver Street Waterville Maine Sidney M. Frost

Fines Imposed on Car Operators in Municipal Court

Henry Adams of Acme Supply Co pleaded guilty to operating a truck without a license and was fined 10 dollars plus 4.70 dollars costs after a Sept 25 toll house check at Carlton Bridge. Wesley Pushard pleaded guilty to unregistered motor vehicle operation, paying 10 dollars plus 4.70 dollars costs for a recently acquired vehicle. The Maine Masque Theatre announced The Golden Apples by Beatrice Besse and Frank Hanson to open Nov 3-6 at the Little Theatre with ASCAP fellowship funding of 720 dollars enabling the project.

Henry Adams Bath Acme Supply Co Gardiner R. Deering Adams Herbert Mariner Topsham Carlton Bridge Mariner Wesley Pushard Woolwich Marner Pashard Beatrice Besse Frank Hanson University of Maine Maine Herschel Bricker Little Theatre ASCAP

Spinney Sees 79th Birthday and Long Maine Career

Herbert L. Spinney, famed Maine naturalist, marked his 79th birthday at home in Bath with family and friends while his daughter Marion celebrated her 21st. A retired lighthouse keeper and gypsy moth eradication pioneer, Spinney has traced the Spinney lineage back to 1652 and built a notable collection of birds, woods, minerals, and shells.

Herbert L. Spinney Maine Spinney High Street Marion Edith Fred Everett Mildred Wallace Washington Street Kittery England William the Conqueror State Agricultural Department York Cumberland Wells Ina M. Burrill Lynn Mass Mrs. Spinney South End Mr. Spinney Georgetown Lorenzo Mary Elizabeth Mary) Spinney Seguin Kennebec River Cumberland Counties Bath Maine Ornithological Society Millard Spinney J. Stanton Oliver Malden Alberta Munsey Frank A. Munsey George and Delecta Fields Munsey Sidney Wallace

Farm property for sale and salesman wanted notice

Buy or see farm city share property list with Fred Reed Co Manager Stanley BE Wallace at 93 Front St Bath Tel Al41-W 13-s00f. For sale in Wopsham Me Whitney Ferm Cathance road Exce and poultry with large hen house and lumber. Apply to E Jacob in Somerville Mass 10 3w. A salesman wanted by a well known air company for man over 30 with car write BP T Webster 582 Standard Bldg Cleveland Ohio.

Farm City Fred Reed Stanley BE Wallace Front St. Bath Air Company T. Webster Standard Building Cleveland Ohio

Water shortage hits Bath and surrounding areas in dry spell

Wiscasset residents report a prolonged dry period causing water scarcity in Bath region. Outlying districts relying on wells face very low supplies, forcing household water rationing and altered laundry routines. Some rely on Witch Spring, risking early morning crowds and traffic jams.

Wiscasset Bath

September Weather Shows Warmth Decline and Drought

September this year had 29 fair days and no rain, with minimal early shower activity, contrasting with last year’s 21 fair days, six rains, and three clouds. The warmest morning reached 59 and 60s were rare, while frosts appeared later in the month. Local residents Arch ie Doyle and L Arthur Whitten moved between towns after weekend visits and relocations.

Former Bathites Celebrate 58th Wedding Anniversary

Edward N. Mason of Beverly Massachusetts and Delia Klippel Mason, both Bath natives, marked 58 years of marriage with an open house at their Beverly home hosted by daughter Mrs. J Wilfred Carrier. They moved from Salem after 47 years there. Mr Mason, 81, worked 45 years with Salem fire department and enjoys sports, weather forecasting and horse lore. Mrs Mason, 82, enjoys embroidery. They have four children, ten grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

Edward N. Mason Beverly Mass John G. Lemont Maple Street Mason Delia Klippel Bath J. Wilfred Carrier Cabot Street Masons Salem Salem Fire Department Ira and Louise (Hanks) Mason Beverly Times Harriet Mason Lemont Fred Olean N. Y Mark Klippel Riverside Calif Mrs. Lemont Sebasco Fort Fairfield Leslie H. Mason Gardner Joseph Smith Boston Philip K. Mason Lynn Carrier

Birthday honors for Sidney L Eaton at Pelham shore party

Mr and Mrs Harold E Oldis hosted a weekend at their Summer home Sidle on China Lake in honor of Sidney L Eaton born Sept 28 The group included Charles Stanley Alton Laflin Bessie and Mary Brown and Philip Eaton rode Traveling Man to third in the Walking Class at the Portland Horse Show Mrs Eaton plans to stay through October A new mineral spring near Witch Spring was found by Ernest P Poulos of Star Lunch and requires about 25 to dig a trench and lay pipe for use by the public.

Harold E. Oldis Pelham N. Y Sidle China Lake Ernest P. Poulos The Star Lunch Brunswick Road Witch Spring Times Office

Maine Postmaster Payson Honored for 56 Years Service

A tribute notes that Arthur W. Payson of East Union served his community as a postmaster for 56 years under 11 presidents. The obituary highlights his long tenure and local dedication.

Maine Arthur W. Payson East Union United States

Bowdoinham 4-H Contest Opens With Award Plans

The Merry Workers and Boys 4-H clubs held their annual contest and demonstration in Bowdoinham at the Merrymeting grange hall under Mrs. Ralph McEwen and Chester Hobart. Wayne S. Rich of Lewiston judged, with prizes listed for room and clothing items and separate boys’ awards to be announced.

Merry Workers and Merrymeting Grange Hall Ralph McEwen Chester Hobart Wayne S. Rich Lewiston America Bertha Heath Bryce McEwen George Rowe Hugh Lancaster Ross Dodge Thelma Maloon Clyde Pratt Stamos Carras James Read Bowdoinham Ridge Nellie Alexander Linwood Fredrick Marilyn Brawn Mabel Heath Roberta Burrell

Community Notices from Bowdoinham and Vicinity

Mrs. Mary Heath visited Topsham friends last week and has moved to the John Holden house on Bay road. Mrs. Willis Sewall’s friends regret her departure. Henry Proutt is in a Portland hospital for medical care. John Ackley has recovered from illness. Linwood Rideout’s friends note her improving health. Adelbert Temple returns from Richmond to work. McPhersons return to Mapleton from town. Lyman family moves to Wales to start a farm. Charles Hatch remains seriously ill.

Phillip Rideout Bert Merrill Boston Portland Jacob Barter Boothy Earle Browne Edward Abbott Westfield Mass Charles Devens Litheo Devens Edward Orlandi Milton R. A. Dickinson Raymond Rendall Erla Browne Waterville Earl Browne Ladies’ Club Ethel Willis Margaret Gile Ivan Lang George Hamilton Edith Wood Waverley Clara Poor Stanley Libby Henry Westbrook Universalist Emma S. Millay Edward D. Baker Richmond Road Thompson E. Ashby Brunswick Wilbur Browne Harold Laws Robert Mittay Edward Baker Bowdoinham Fred Fish Winchester Charles Utter Lucille Utter Richmond Irma Farrar Stella Given Belle Baker West Bath Fred Jack Charles Corliss Hattie Powers Bath Mary Heath John Graves William Graves Topsham Willis Sewall John Holden Bay Road Henry Proutt John George A. Ackley Linwood Rideout Jess Harriman Benjamin McPherson Mapleton Adelbert Temple Lyman Wales Millay Brothers

Residents Take Winter Trips to Virginia and Calais

Mrs Lotta Eaton of Chestnut street has left for Quantico Virginia to spend the winter with her daughter Mrs Vincent Merck. Mr and Mrs Joseph A Long of Bedford street are staying a few days over the weekend at Calais as guests of Mrs Longs sister.

Archie L. Doyle North Street Skowhegan Sawyer Lotta Eaton Chestnut Street Quantico, Va Vincent Merck Joseph A. Long Bedford Street Calais Mrs. Long

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Senter’ S, Inc Growin Hodge-Garnsey Mary Washington College Fredricksburg Fairfax High School Fairfax Morse High School Bentley School of Accounting Inter- Ocean Casualty Insurance Co Washington, D. C Torrey Roller Bushing Works Marcia Hodge Augusta Ralph Gay John T. Stringer Keith Savage Vietta Gay Worthington Sewall Corliss Street Karl D. Patterson Virginia II Bath Sears Herbert Spinney Edward McCormack Gary Dike Road Michael Flaherty John G. Greene, Jr Valley Road Roy Shackford Turners Court Charles E. Doten Sherman Street L. Arthur Whitten Merrill Lower Eliot Edwin Whitten Sidney L. Eaton Charles MacEwen Barbara Siegars Frank Siegars Dorothy Perry Siegars Maine General Hospital A. H. Lancaster Worcester Frank Webber White Road Maud Belya Litchfield Carrie Kendall Inze Gowell South Gardiner Thomas Fletcher Phillip Blackman Edward Auspland Edward Eleanor Rockport J. N. Palmer Hamblin Roselyn Heights BANKS Richard ‘Arlen Andy Devine Roy Rogers Arius Jack Benny Charleys 20Th Century. Fox Picture Bowdoinham Post Road Charles Hatch Ran Michael Redgrave Oakeley M-O-M Fred Mary Robert Martin Penet New York Town Charles Boyer Olivia de Havilland Paulette Goddard Eyd Nolan Constance Moore Albert Dekker
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