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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1944

Page

6

Bath Society and Club News Highlights

Edward S. Parker of 918 Washington returns from the Mediterannean to Melville Rhode Island base on furlough, marking 21st wedding anniversary. his son Edward B. Parker serves in Mississippi. Local social events include Ladies Aid at Day's Ferry hosted by Mrs. Olive Corliss, hospitality by Mrs. Corliss, and Mrs. Wilson Freeman visiting from Bowdoin. Various Bath residents travel, host guests, and celebrate birthdays and anniversaries. naval families remain active with moves and deployments.

Edward S. Parker U. S. Navy Washington Street Mediterranean Melville, Rhode Island Edward B. Parker Mississippi Parker Melville Ladies Aid Central Church Olive Corliss Day's Ferry

Dowling couple arrive at Mission as newlyweds

Second Lt. Robert J. Dowling of the USAAF and his bride, the former Marjorie Nichols, have reached Mission Texas where he is stationed. The pair spent their honeymoon at Popham Beach and arrived in Memphis on Wednesday. They will move to the West Coast once his assignment is received.

Robert J. Dowling USAAF Bride Marjorie Nichols Mission Texas Lt. Dowling

Couple Hosts Lieut and Mrs Lovell at Rectory

Lieut. (j.g.) and Mrs. Fred Lovell are guests of Mrs. Lovell’s parents Rev. and Mrs. Charles M. Tubbs at the Rectory 895 High Street. They will be at home for a week. Lieut. Lovell has recently returned from overseas and saw active service in the Mediterranean area.

Lieut J.g Fred Lovell

Mrs Flora Edgecomb and Mrs Sears Fuller Holiday Visit Notes

Mrs Flora Edgecomb of upper Washington street is passing the Winter in Franklin New Hampshire with her daughter Mrs Sears Fuller. Mrs Fuller spent the Summer and Spring with her mother in Bath.

Flora Edgecomb Upper Washington Street Franklin, N. H Sears Fuller

Mrs Bernice Burns Travels To Visit Son In Philadelphia

Mrs Bernice A Burns of 1003 Washington street rode the Saturday morning train to Boston and will visit her son Lawrence McDonald and his family in Philadelphia, planning to return in about a week. Dr and Mrs Earl Wade moved into the Jaques apartment at 832 Washington street recently vacated by Dr and Mrs Albert Owen who left for Albuquerque New Mexico.

Wilbur Burns Washington Street Philadelphia Lawrence MacDonald Bernice A. Burns Boston Lawrence McDonald Earl Wade Jaques Albert Owen Albuquerque N. M

Mrs Walsh Returns Home After Visit. Murray On Indefinite California Trip

Mrs. Charles Walsh returns to Cobb road after a ten day visit in Waltham Massachusetts with her mother Mrs. Carrie Murray who has left for California for an indefinite stay. Mrs. Stanley Hunter of Auburn visited for a week with Mr. and Mrs. David Rich of Bedford street and plans to visit friends in Rockland before returning home.

Charles Walsh Cobb Road Waltham, Mass Carrie Murray Murray California Stanley Hunter Auburn David Rich Bedford Street

Hewitt Family Notes Son’s Mail From Europe

Mr and Mrs Charles E Hewitt Jr of 74 High Street report their son Sgt Charles E Hewitt 3rd US Army, after nine months in England, is now somewhere in France as official word arrives.

Charles E. Hewitt, Jr 74 High Street Charles E. Hewitt England France

Boston Woman Visits Former Neighbor to Arrange Property Sale

Mrs Katherine Collins of Boston visits Mrs Elvira A Trafton on Lincoln Street to arrange sale of her North End property. Mrs Alzira Gross of the Edna Mae Shoppe remains home on Court Street with bronchial pneumonia.

Katherine Collins Boston Elvira A. Trafton Lincoln Street North End Alzira Gross Edna Mae Court Street

Perkins and others return from visits and events

Mrs H Dorman Perkins and daughter Doris return to Bedford street after visiting Concord New Hampshire where they stayed with Mrs Perkins brother and wife Mr and Mrs Harry Berry. Miss Eva Rice RN returns to Dr Watsons Hospital Brunswick after vacation with her parents. James Skaling US Navy home from San Diego for a week then to Waldoboro before new assignment. Miss Barbara Ross secretary to Governor Sewall chaired the Zeta chapter social committee with adviser Mrs Philes of Augusta. Elizabeth Brown also served on the committee. Lath was well represented at the meeting.

Russell Kenney Thimble Club Drayton Road Elmer Blake Chester MacKenzie John Nolan Walter James Raymond Palmer Foster Pratt Fenton Moore Percy Miller Robert Jewell Pauline Wat Court Street Eva Rice R.N Dr. Watson’s Hospital Brunswick Mrs Earl Rice High Street Barbara Ross Rodney E. Ross Highstreet Sumner Sewall Zeta Chapter Beta Sigma Phi William Philes Augusta Elizabeth Brown Charlies S. Brown Lath

Kinney Couple Attend Bangor Conference and Maine Entry

Rev and Mrs Charles L Kinney with Mrs Leland Plummer Mrs Wilfred Trott and Mrs Mabel Paquet returned Thursday evening from Bangor where they attended the Woman's Society of Christian Service conference at Grace Methodist church. Jo Martha Leeman daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Lee enters freshman year at University of Maine.

Charles L. Kinney Leland Plummer Wilfred Trott Mabel Paquet Bangor Woman's Society of Cristian Service Grace MA ‘Nodist Church Martha Leeman Harold Lee University of Maine

First League of Central Church Meeting Hosts Named

The League of Central Church held its inaugural meeting on Monday with Mrs Edna McRae as president Miss Ethel Blake as vice president Mrs Arthur Pratt as secretary and Mrs William Daley as treasurer serving as the hostesses for the event.

League of Central Church Edna McRae Ethel Blake Arthur Pratt William Daley

Residents and visitors noted in Bath town notices

Mrs W M Blake nee Edna Hallowell and family departed Newport News after summer with relatives Capt and Mrs Jed Hallowell and sister Mrs Albert Thompson. Mrs Charles Merry will visit. Alexander McDonald returns from Harpswell shore. Stephenson purchase of Levi Stewart home. new dentist to practice in Hibbs rooms. Mrs Jason A Merrill leaves for Boston. daughter Mrs Donald Page visits. J A Long and nephews Champagne return from Keene NH. Walter Dickey of Belfast visits Bath. veteran and former Bath worker. Alton Reed buys Five Islands house from Walter Savage.

W. M. Blake Edna Hallowell Karen David Newport News Jed Hallowell Cherry Street Albert Thompson Small Point Charles Merry Weeks Street Levi Stewart High Winter Streets Milton C. Stephenson Alton Reed Woolwich Walter Savage Kittery Five Islands Lermond Davis

Mrs Steeves leaves Damariscotta Lake visit for St Petersburg

Mrs Lloyd Steeves former Dummer street resident left Tuesday for her home in St. Petersburg Florida after two weeks as a guest of Mr and Mrs Thomas Pankhurst of Dummer street They accompanied by Dr and Mrs Albert S Owen began a cross country trip from Portland to Albuquerque New Mexico stopping in Portland for the election period A large circle of friends regrets their departure Miss Judith Dennison daughter of Mr and Mrs William Dennison of Green street has pledged to Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority at Denison University in Granville Ohio entering the freshman class earlier this month

Howard Trafton Georgetown Gardner Hanson Arlington, Mass Lloyd Steeves Dummer Street Steeves Damariscotta Lake Jefferson St. Petersburg Fla Thomas Pankhurst Albert S. Owen Washington Street Albuquerque N. M Portland Judith Dennison William Dennison Green Street Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority Denison University Granville Ohio Gerard Billington Lark Street Edward Rice Birch Harbor Connie Ann Bluff Road Joseph Urann Baker Mabel Graham Hancock Lewis Carter Richard and Jean South Portland Carter Percy Hodgkins Bath Daniel Aucain Ashland Thomas Davenport William Haskell Hartford

Framingham Captain and Mrs Winchenbach Home Weekend Return

Capt and Mrs Francis A Winchenbach of 910 Washington street stayed at their home for the weekend and left for Framingham Massachusetts Sunday evening. Capt Winchenbach has served on the staff at the Cushing Memorial hospital in Framingham since returning from overseas duty in North Africa and Italy.

Francis A. Winchenbach Washington Street Framingham Mass Winchenbach Great Army Hospital Cushing Memorial Hospital North Africa Italy

Navy Sailor James Skaling Heads to Norfolk on Train

James Skaling of the U S Navy rode the Monday morning train toward Norfolk Virginia where he is to be assigned to another ship. He recently returned from the West Coast and spent the week with his family here. Several local residents were noted in town for the weekend or visiting kin including Richard Haskell in transit to the Boston Navy Yard and Mrs Jason A Merrill returning from Boston with daughter Marie Wisor who will soon return to New York.

James Skaling U. S. Navy Norfolk West Coast Richard Haskell Washington Street Boston Navy Yard Jason A. Merrill Boston Marie Wisor New York Wisor Donald Page South Portland

Mrs Reginald Farnham enters hospital in Waterville

Mrs Reginald Farnham of Bath road entered Sisters Hospital in Waterville on Monday.

Reginald Farnham Bath Road Sisters Hospital Waterville

Miss Marie DuBay Receives Personal Shower at 866 Washington

Mrs. Margaret Huff and Miss Yvette Michaud hosted a personal shower for Miss Marie DuBay at 866 Washington Street. Gifts poured in from attendees and those sending good wishes, with fresh meats served by the hostesses. Notables present included Mrs. Ida Moody, Mrs. Frances Alwin, Mrs. Eleanor Engleman, and others.

Marie DuBay Margaret Huff Yvette Michaud Washington Street Ida Moody Frances Alwin Eleanor Engleman Frances Mason Harriet Colburn Janet Kennedy Esther Stien Anne Minot Geneva Davis Marjorie Dunton Helen Robinson Phyllis Bishop Jeanette Hebert Alice Colby Emma McEachern Gloria Cormier Marion Bourgain Evelyn Berry

Bath woman and Gloucester captain take Portland day trip

Mrs Margery Coleman of Bath street travels with her father Captain Ralph Whalen of Gloucester Massachusetts to Portland for a day excursion on Wednesday morning.

Margery Coleman Bath Street Capt Ralph Whalen Gloucester Mass Portland

Local society notes and university moves nationwide

Charles H. Comeau hospital stay at Memorial Hospital. Summer home closed in Small Point Beach and moved to Providence. Gowdey sisters depart Woolwich for Orono entering University of Maine. Sgt. Cleveland C. Elsinore in Belgium. address available by calling 579-M. 1944 Morse High School graduates entering UMaine include Jean Gowdey Lorna Kra mer Gerda Langbehn Martha Leeman. 1943 graduates leaving for Orono include Anna May Berry Beverly Packard Evelyn White Margaret Anne Gowdey. Henry G. Shaw of Oak Street returns from Boston. Deering High student Jane Fossett visits family. Edward L. Reed Woolwich death prompts visits by Reed, Guernsey, Wyman families. Anna May Berry to begin sophomore year at UMaine. Mrs. W. F. Ham confined to bed after flebitis. thanks friends for cards. Lt Comdr Charles Norris USN and Mrs Norris depart for two weeks in Boston. Mrs Norris visits aunt Mrs Carroll Watson.

Morse High School University of Maine Jean Gowdey Lorna Kramer Gerda Langbehn Martha Leeman Orono Anna May Berry Beverly Packard Evelyn White Margaret Anne Gowdey Charles Norris U.S.N Norris Charles, Jr Boston Carroll Watson Washington Street

Kim Ball Family Weekend Visit Mentioned

Mr and Mrs Milton S Kim ball of Augusta spent the weekend with Mrs Frederick H Kimball in High street. Their son John Frederick attends Dummer Academy and Miss Mary Kim ball attends Garland school in Boston.

Milton S. Kimball Augusta Mr. Kimball Frederick H. Kimball High Street John Frederick Dummer Academy Mary Kimball Garland School Boston

Mitchells Visit Col. Baker Before Charleston Job Start

Mr and Mrs Whitman B Mitchell and son Emery of Portland former Milan street residents were weekend guests of Mrs Mitchells father Col George A Baker of 15 Milan street visiting prior to leaving Monday for Charleston West Virginia where Mr Mitchell will be employed for the duration.

Whitman B. Mitchell Emery Portland Milan Street

Mrs Coffin Takes Leave To Visit Cliftondale Mass

Mrs Nathan E Coffin of the Times staff is on leave and traveling to Cliftondale Massachusetts to visit her cousin Mrs Lawrence Vail and a guest of Mr and Mrs Frank C Coffin She plans a two week stay in Massachusetts Weekend guests of Dr and Mrs Paul A Gregware at their Bridgton Summer camp included Mr and Mrs Howard Mayo Mr and Mrs Paul McCole Miss Arline Howard and Dr and Mrs Charles Di Perri

Grace P. Payne Jean Lermond Malcolm Phippsburg Wollaston Mass Nathan E. Coffin Times News Cliftondale Lawrence Vail Coffin Frank C. Coffin Massachusetts Howard Mayo Paul McCole Arline Howard Charles di Perri Paul A. Gregware Bridgton

North Grammar Lads Ready for Paper Drive

North Grammar pupils prepare for an upcoming paper drive. The Torrey brothers Frank and Dick led last year’s effort and kept gathering paper through summer. The Bedford Street Team, led by Charlie Burden, also mobilizes after school to collect from regular customers and carts their bundles at Bill Smith's garage for the drive supporting the war effort.

North Grammar Torrey Brothers Frank Bedford Street Charlie Burden Bill Smith

North Grammar School Patrol Names Nine Week Members

The School Patrol at North Grammar School reports efficient operation since the first day of school. Patrol members for the first nine weeks include Marion Sanford Barbara Fleming Nancy Small Gloria Wilson Patricia Murray Harold Goding Frank Smith Harland Robinson George Biette and Donald O Farrell. Captain Frank Smith notes strong cooperation from North Primary and North Grammar pupils, making duties easy.

North Grammar School Marion Sanford Barbara Fleming Nancy Small Gloria Wilson Patricia Murray Harold Goding Frank Smith Harland Robinson George Biette Donald O'Farrell North Primary North Grammar

Cautionary Notes on Iron Safety from the Era

The text warns that a fall can damage an iron thermostat and throw it out of adjustment. Dropping the iron may break internal connections or nick the sole plate causing fabric catch. It advises placing the iron on a stand or its heel away from the ironing board edge.

Good Supper Delights With Tomatoes Cottage Cheese And Biscuits

A simple supper features cold sliced tomatoes on crisp lettuce with a generous bowl of creamy cottage cheese and a large plate of hot biscuits or fresh bread, offering a satisfying meal.

State Convention of CAR to convene in Augusta

The third State Convention of the Children of the American Revolution will be held Oct. 7 at St. Mark's church in Augusta with Fort Western Society as host. Miss Laura Carpenter of Augusta will preside as State President, assisted by Miss Virginia Andre of Bath as Junior State President. Honorary officials and special guests will attend. The program includes a Memorial Service, luncheon, and afternoon society performances. Members travel from Bath on the 7.45 bus to connect with the 8.45 train to Augusta, returning at 5.15 p.m. to Brunswick.

the Children of the American Revolution St. Mark's Church Augusta Fort Western Society Laura Carpenter Virginia Andre Bath Carmetta Appleby William Pouch The Daughters of the American Revolution Elizabeth Lawrence Society Hopestill Reed Joanna Heal Audrey King Brunswick

Sacred Heart Circle Plans Halloween Party

Daughters of Isabella meet Tuesday. October social on the 17th will be a Halloween party. The White Elephant sale is October 13, chairman Louise Arsenault. New officers to be installed October 22 include Regent Alice Burgess, Vice Regent Louise Arsenault, and others. Refreshments will be served. November social committee chaired by Anne Perry with listed members. standing committee Grace Costain and Melvina McGlinchy.

Daughters of Isabella Louise Arsenault Alice Burgess Helen Moses Margaret Flaherty Vivian Kronstrand Delia Moody Tribe Gladys King Katherine Burgess Monitor Sophie McPherson Mary Cummings Yvonne Vaillancourt Melvina McGlinchy Beatrice Arsenault Yvette Allard Adelfie McPhee Adeline Bourque Grace Costain Anne Perry Estelle Comeau Kings Adeline Burk Gladys Poridy Eksther Moses Rowena Roy

Late Cotton Planting Linked to More Boll Weevil Damage

The report notes that delaying cotton planting historically raises the risk of boll weevil damage, highlighting a pattern where late sowings suffer higher pest impact and yield loss.

St. Mary's Guild Opens Full Season With Supper

St. Mary's Guild opened the season with a parish house supper. Co chairmen of the committee were Mrs. Warren Hawley and Mrs. Herbert Calderwood, aided by several members. A rummage sale is planned for Oct 25 at the parish house, with a Christmas sale and supper Dec 9. The group also organized a Christmas letter and gifts for Grace church women in the armed forces. Next meeting is Tuesday.

St. Mary's Guild Warren Hawley Herbert Calderwood Walter Hill Eleanor Voorhees Maud Phinney A. Manuel Anna E. Trott Priscilla Magoun Kenneth Brown Persis Moulton William H. Double Grace Church Miss Anna Trott

Bath Municipal Court Hears Three Motor Vehicle Cases

Bath Bath Municipal Court handled two automobile cases and one intoxication case before Judge Gardiner R. Deering on Wednesday. Trevor Dollimore of Brunswick pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle without a license, paying a $5 fine and $5.15 costs. Truman N. Nevels of Portland admitted reckless driving and was fined $20 plus $4.70 costs.

Gardiner R. Deering Bath Trevor Dollimore Brunswick Truman N. Nevels Portland

Water Glass and Grease Methods for Preserving Eggs

An old reliable method uses sodium silicate or water glass to preserve 14 to 15 dozen eggs per quart of solution. Mix nine quarts of boiled cooled water with one quart water glass in a 5 gallon crock, ensure eggs stay fully covered, then store. A newer grease method coats each egg with a beeswax and white petroleum jelly blend to seal pores, wrap, carton, store cool and dry, and turn cartons every two weeks to prevent stuck yolks.

Pipe Makers of London Incorporated in 1619

The tobacco pipe makers of London were incorporated in the year 1619 marking an early chartered trade guild. This act formalized their rights and duties within the city’s craft economy.

Pipe Makers The Tobacco Pipe Makers of London

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