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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1944

Page

4

Wiscasset Church Awards and Local Society Notes

At Rally Sunday many received perfect attendance awards from Superintendent William H. Burton. Rev. Robert H. Heigham attended Lincoln County Ministers' Association activities and plans for an Oct 12 Youth Rally in Damariscotta Mills. Updates cover organ society, Red Cross work, Navy sweaters for prisoners, and a busy Wiscasset Female Charitable Society slate. Community officers, Legion installations, War Fund committee, and Boy Scout activities are detailed along with local personal items and marriage notices.

Church School Ting William H. Burton Met Graydon Fowles Muriel Lewis Edward Pinson Schuyler Fairfield Janice Metcalf Beverly Main Madeline Fairfield Helen Light Lorraine Light Carol Brown Donna Brown Jackie Coste Robert Fairfield Richard Fairfield Mary Hobson Samuel J. Sewall Robert H. Heigham Lincoln County Ministers’ Association South Jefferson United Baptist Church Old Trask Baptist Parsonage Gladys Firth Burke Lincoln County Damariscotta Mills First Congregational Church George H. Carlton Lincoln Association of Congregational Churches and Ministers Warren Organ Society of the Congregational Church American Red Cross Germany Wiscasset Female Charitable Society John Lewis Richard E. Kimball Fred R. Merry George Gavet Walter G. Serle L. Frank Metcalf Legion Auxiliary Wiscasset State War Fund Selectmen's Office Reginald Harris Boothbay Harbor Frank L. Sample Clarence A. Race Stanley Sherman Wesley C

West Bath sewing group tacks three quilts at grange hall

West Bath residents attended a sewing gathering at the grange hall where nine members including Mrs. Llewellyn Rogers and Mrs. Fred Larrabee worked on three quilts. The next meeting is announced with a covered dish lunch. Several families share updates on travel, military duties, relocations, and social visits across Bath Cape Elizabeth and Brunswick.

West Bath Grange Hall Llewellyn Rogers Fred Larrabee Harry Peterson Edward Haggett Marie Marco F. Deehan Fred Bubier J. B. Cooke Courtney Stover

Rotary club reviews three decades history at luncheon

At the Odd Fellows hall luncheon the Rotary club reviewed 30 years of activity. Dr. Kershner, a member since 1918 and president in 1923 24, recalled education and medical aid given to youths and various community projects. Charter member F B Nichols praised enduring friendships from nearly 30 years of membership. Randall Cook Hollis Garey new members spoke on the club's impact. Scott Bailey of Portland attended as a visitor.

Rotary Club Odd Fellows Hall Wolstenhome Royal Johnson Kershner F. B. Nichols Rotary Pacific Mediterranean Kotsman Randall Cook Hollis Garey Scott Bailey Portland

Bath Iron Works Smoker News Card Boxing Card

The Bath Iron Works Athletic and Recreational department hosts an evening smoker for BIW Foremen's Club members after their meeting at the Phoenix. The program features 22 boxing rounds plus wrestling and weightlifting exhibitions led by Kid Pooler versus Eddie Hudson in an eight-round main bout.

Bath Iron Works Athletic and Recreational Department BIW Phoenix Kid Pooler Portland Bath Eddie Hudson Young Labbe Lewiston Kid Barry

Wesley Church Women Plan Roll Call Supper

Wesley Women of Christian Service held a meeting with Mrs. Wilfred Trott reporting on the Bangor conference. Guests Mrs. Kinney and Mrs. Plummer shared impressions. Plans were set for the Dec 8 Christmas sale and supper and the Oct 19 roll call supper. Week of Prayer is Oct 25–31. Nomination committee for 1945 includes Mrs. Ellery Whittemore, Mrs. Mary Oliver, Mrs. Elnora Oliver. Hostess for Nov 7 includes Mrs. Willard McLean, Mrs. Wilfred Trott, Miss Nan Brown, Mrs. Eugene Upham. Fellowship committee members are Mrs. Waiter Day and Mrs. Lewellyn Rogers.

Wesley Women’s Society of Christian Service Wilfred Trott W.s.cs Bangor Kinney Plummer Ellery Whittemore Mary Oliver Elnora Oliver Willard McLean Nan Brown Eugene Upham Waiter Day Lewellyn Rogers

Local residents and visitors return home and resume routines

Mr and Mrs Archibald Mc Coy returned Thursday to Greenwood Mass. Miss Evelyn White has started her second year at the University of Maine. Roger Brown spent the weekend with his grandparents Mr and Mrs Perry Thompson. Mrs Warren Babbidge Jr and son Lewis Warren have returned home from Bath Memorial hospital. Warren Babbidge Sr spent a few days at his home in Islesboro.

Elmer Williams Jeanette Boston Boston Forsythe Dental School Dorothy Columbia University New York Bernard L. Johnson United States Army Camp Gordon Georgia Nathan Johnson Bernard Richard Roque Bluff Floyd Doten Frederick Northfield North Bath John Dunham Lewiston F. W. Larrabee Richard Felker Leon Felker Italy J. B. Cooke Charles Darrah Portland Jennie Larrabee John Larrabee Pierce Clinger Leonard Smith David G. C. Smith Smith Hyde Windlass Co Scott Maxson Navy Sally Weed Joseph Stetson, Jr Brunswick Norway Robert Thompson Waterville Percy Holbrook Alice Lanchester Bath Street Bath Rufus W. Lom Small Point Samuel Bates George Bailey Cape Elizabeth Eugenia Chamberlain Rose King Leo Poulin Sabino Chamberlain California Owen Rogers Arthur Wing USN Sampson, N. Y Norfolk Charlotte Cargill Kermit Danvers Mass Courtney Stover Roland Carlton Florida Janice Perham Velma Cornish Melford Perham Bath Memorial Hospital Arthur Nicoll Donna Lee Fletcher Waterman Herman Killiam Indian Ocean Normandy F. Deehan David White Engineering Supplies Department USA Roy Moore Laurence Moore Geraldine Robbins John Robbins Woolwich Orrin Varney Edward Burns R. F. Treater Elwood Flushing N. Y Mrs. Point Archibald McCoy Greenwood Evelyn White University of Maine Roger Brown Perry Thompson Warren Babbidge, Jr Lewis Warren Warren Babbidge Islesboro Farnham Rice Ernest Stilphen Alden Bailey Radio Tech U.S.N San Francisco Frank Bailey Bailey Washington, D. C Alton Berry Montsweag Road Orono John Soule Pfc Walter Reed Camp Chaffee Arkan Sas Lois Day Genesta Carter Mary Dodge Martha Hague Henry Dubar Congregational Association Warren Samuel P. Buck Day's Ferry Brookline James Parker Hardings Dickey Clarence Beker Alexander Robertson Manchester-by-the-Sea Theer Chopps Creek North Woolwich Ear Stimpson Skowhegan Elwell Stimpson Robert Stimpson Earl Stimpson North Africa Mason Carter Boothbay Marcia Stinson Melvina Sollman China Cyril E. Bousfield J. M. Gowcey Jean Margaret Anne Corinna Gowdey Nave George Gainsley River Road Caldonia Queens County Nova Scotia Hopefuill Reed Carlton Day Reed Day’s Ferry Augusta Miss Reed Jeanne Heal Louise Reid Brockton Birchwood Forrest Drake George Halcomb Texas George Gates Robert Fry Bay Point Carroll Deering Harry Stone Maurice Hinckley, Jr Arthur Delano Leo Pertell Richmond Phyllis Trogeny Ella Young Wilton Winston Kinney Howard Parker Roland Labbe Harold Morgan Rockland Geneva Poulin Ella Cloutier William Towers Office Drive Wallace Hunt Belfast Carroll Hunt Crawford Drive Winterport Andrew Vigne Alfred Burr Noble Avenue Bath Iron Works Thelma Bennett Mathews Avenue Kenneth Stafford Phyllis Morrill Dexter Billy Main James Main Newton Road Mercy Hospital Bernard Rollins Matthews Avenue Gardiner Bradford Belanger Henry Lerette Everett Devoe Paul and Ronald Leathers Francis Larkin Billy Smart Carroll Hatch

Retention of Quality in Dehydrated Foods in Canned Storage

Dehydrated foods retain quality and vitamin content for six months to over a year if hermetically sealed in tin cans, kept in an oxygen sparse atmosphere, and not exposed to temperatures above 80 degrees Fahrenheit.

Corrosion Loss in Unpainted Metal Structures Estimated

An analysis notes corrosion causes a 2 percent annual material loss in unpainted steel or iron structures, with a potential national yearly cost reaching 500 million dollars in the United States.

United States

Woolwich Laurel Grove Cemetery Association Annual Meeting

The Woolwich Laurel Grove Cemetery Association held its annual meeting at the Baptist hall with Vice-President Miss Lida Hawthorne presiding. Officers elected include Eben Dana as President, Miss Lida Hawthorne as Vice-President and auditor, J Edna Rice as Secretary, Mrs Sarah Bagsey Wright as Treasurer, and a resolution committee of Dr Cyril E Bousfield and Mrs Flora Hathorne. Directors for three years are William Wright and Ralph Rice. All business was transacted and the meeting adjourned to meet again the last of May.

Laurel Grove Cemetery Association Baptist Hall Lida Hawthorne Eben Dana J. Edna Rice Sarah Bagsey Wright Cyril E. Bousfield Flora Hathorne William Wright Ralph Rice

Great Women of the Bible at Woolwich and Moatsweag churches

Church notices list morning services at First Baptist Woolwich Center and Woolwich Moatsweag Baptist Church led by Mrs. J. M. Gowdey on Great Women of the Bible Jesus Mother. Evening service at 7 30 with Letters. Community and club events noted along with local visits and deployments.

Woolwich First

Tie Pressing Method for Neckties

A simple guide explains using a tie as a pattern to press a necktie. Cut cardboard slightly smaller than the tie, slip the form inside, and press under a damp cloth in the usual way.

Nutrient Tests Mold Used for Quick Plant Growth Tests

A new method uses mold to rapidly test plant nutrient needs and identify rare elements essential for growth, enabling faster adjustments to feeding regimens and optimizing cultivation.

Bay Point Notes Include Heron Sightings and Local News

A great blue heron struts the First Beach area with a six foot wingspan and tree nests used for generations. Maple leaves turn red and gold as residents share visits, repairs, and family news from Bay Point including military leaves and moves to Richmond.

First

Progressive Union to Come to Winnegance

Winnegance Auxiliary met at Mrs Charles T Small s High street home for a social with auction Three tables played prizes won by Mrs Winfield Morse and Mrs Harold Miller It was announced weekly meeting omitted due to Progressive Union at Community club The Auxiliary entertained the Union for an all day session on Wednesday Dinner served Plans discussed for future meetings Lisbon club voting not to participate Transportation limits Other clubs Cosmo politan Freeport Women s club Winnegance Auxiliary

Winnegance Charles T. Small High Street Winfield Morse Harold Miller Progressive Union Lisbon Cosmopolitan Club Freeport Women’s Club Winnegance Auxiliary

Librarian Bertha Dean Returns From Maine Library Meet

Mrs Bertha C Dean librarian at the Public Library has returned home from Waterville where she attended the Maine Library Association annual meeting held in the Waterville Public Library September 28 29 The Elmwood hotel hosted luncheons banquets and several speeches on topics for librarians by Miss Alice M Wetherell Miss Lysa Abbott Wayne Shirley Dr Alfred O Gross and others Also featured were talks on current topics selling the library to the public and other professional themes.

Bertha C. Dean Public Library Waterville Maine Library Association Waterville Public Library Elmwood Hotel Alice M. Wetherell Lysa Abbott Elmwood Wayne Shirley Pratt Institute Library School Alfred O. Gross Bowdoin College Maine L. Felix Ranlett Mary D. Herrick Charles Campbell

Seed Flying Boosts Interchange Of Crops

Seed flying or carrying seed by plane from country to country has enhanced crop exchange between Middle America and the United States. Corn seedlings flown from the United States to the 1Q countries of Middle America have improved their crops immensely. Middle America has shipped grass oils and timber seeds to the United States by air among other items.

Middle America United States

Removing Awns From Crome Seed With Hammermill

If your crome seed proves bulky and hard to handle with a seed drill, you can remove the awns by running it through a hammermill at slow speed, 300 to 1,000 r.p.m.

Divided Into Tribes The Maoris of New Zealand

The Maoris, indigenous people of New Zealand, are organized into about 20 tribes similar to Scottish clans. The division reflects cultural and social structures noted in historical context.

New Zealand

Women's club meetings and entertainment in Lambert Park

Lambert Park readers learn of the women’s club weekly gathering led by Mrs Edgar Bray and others. A public game party on Oct 11 features card games, board games, and a Halloween dance to follow. The dramatic group met, with Lores McCloskey illustrating amateur theatre ideas and a membership drive urged for next Sunday at 7:30.

Edgar Bray Christine Bacon Helen Wilkie Elinor Libby Joe E. Brown Puddy Lores McCloskey Office Drive Saunders Patterson Tenants Council McCloskey

Lice and Mites Threaten Hens in Warm Weather

Warm weather boosts lice and mites, challenging poultrymen to constant control. Flocks suffer as parasites thrive and worms hatch, sap hens’ strength, and reduce egg production.

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USO War Prisoners Aid United Seamen's Service American Field Service Pine Tree Council Leland Brown Harvey R. Pease Damariscotta Boy Scout Hamburg Pease Howard Butler Alfred Norton Earl Colby Richard Flood Allen Hersom Robert Adams Co. F Maine State Guard Auburn Blaisdell C. P Sabattus Street Main Pine St. Philip's Church Richmond L. White Miss Bellas Bradford C. Bedennett Hale Pulsifer Charles S. Sewall Bath Road Virginia Butler Pellitier School of Beauty Culture Jack Hoyt W. Victor Gorham Federal Street South China Harvey Rossiter Upper Federel Street Herbert W. Hawes D. S. Hawes Winslow J. Stanley Smith Virginia Beach West Palm Beach Fla Harry S. Hawes North Vassalboro Leonard Lord George N. Pooler Gwen Casset Robert H Heigham John M. Lewis Robert Dallas William Harvie Beverly Harry Bailey Cox Jews Redennett Vernon Bradford C Redennett Hodge Street Stephen S. Vansant Sweepscot Theramen New Rochelle Raymond Sher Yen Fort Mill Street Shern Edgecomb William L. Fiye Edison School Henry W. Weob Maine Librarians’ Association Helen Dickinan Webb Alice D. Taylor Thomas Campbell Ia Mily Bucksport George G. Chiera George Edwards St. Philip's Charles Lillian Bibber Frank French W. T. Withington Susanne Sally Ann Sixth Army U. S. Seventh Army Lucian Truscott, Jr England France Rotarians Review CLUB The Wesley Church Frank Farnham George B. Farnham Peleliu Palau U. S. Marine Corps Lambert Park Joe Marsh Hy Sieree Brewing Industry Foundation H. Holley Main Std
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