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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1942

Page

3

Huntoon Hill Grange Hosts Pomona Boosters Night 40th Anniversary

Wiscasset Tuesday Sept 29 Huntoon Hill grange celebrated its 40th anniversary and Booster Night with over 150 members and guests. Decorations featured a large fruit filled bowl and a Victory easel marking the 1902 1942 commemorative period. Speakers included C M White Augusta and Charles S Sewall Wiscasset academy, with music by Gladys Burke and Huntoon Hill remarks by John F Jackson. A harvest supper followed and Girl Scouts benefited from tag day proceeds exceeding 50 dollars.

Huntoon Hill Grange Lincoln County Pomona Jesse F. White Pomona and Boosters C. M. White Division of Augusta Charles S. Sewall Wiscasset Academy Edith Albee Robinson Bath Grace Jackson Merry Arthur Durgin Wiscasset Wilson H. Munsey Newcastle George Huston Sea Side Grange Bristol Pomona Huntoon Hill Ardeen Richardson Gladys Burke Jefferson Grange Our Grange Vinnie S. Quinnan Anna White Arthur Paquett Hilda Bennett John F. Jackson Victory Edwin Gossett Charles M. White Huntoon Grange Jesse White The Grange Wylie Munsey Charles Dunton Harry Quinnam Laura Seavey Bernard Merry Carl Boudin Holbrook Blagdon Walter Gibbs Nellie Dowling Masonic Lincoln Lodge A. M Eastern Star Red Cross Woman's Club Daniel Smith Isabel Lewis Houghes Charles J. DiPerr Harold Leavitt Jeanne Groton Conn Mr. Leavitt Leavitt Boothbay Harbor Virginia Pease Hartford Harvey Pease Harry Haggett Lawrence Haggett University of Maine Raymond Sherman

Two Men Arraigned On Speeding Charge

Two men faced speeding charges in Municipal Court with Scott of Bath Iron Works and Mank of Wiscasset each fined 10 dollars plus costs or 15 days in jail for 55 and 45 mph on Court street. A pair charged with intoxication faced mixed verdicts with fines and removals. a third pleaded guilty to intoxication and left town.

Two Local Morse Alumni Enlist in Navy

Harold Earl Strout of Woolwich and Harry Leslie Cornish of Bath, both Morse High School graduates and fellow Bath Iron Works machinists, enlisted in the United States Navy and departed for Portland for assignments. Their night shift coworkers presented them with pen and pencil sets before departure.

Harold Earl Strout Ivory C. Strout Woolwich United States Navy Portland Morse Bath Iron Works Corp Morse High Strout Harry Leslie Cornish Harry E Cornish Weeks Street Navy

West Bath sewing group marks retirement with gifts

The West Bath Sewing Group met at West Bath Grange hall on October 5 to cut pajama pieces, sew a quilt, and present gifts to retiring president Mrs. L D Rogers. Hostesses served dinner and plans for future meetings were set with a 10:30 a m start on October 19.

West Bath West Bath Grange Hall Edward Burns James Cook Leon Felker L. D. Rogers A. B. Snow Charles Doyle F. W. Larrabee Fred Haywood Reginald Farnham Owen Rogers Hayden Rogers J. Carroll Wing Carolyn Rogers Zachiele Brame Lincoln Williams John Wharff Carl French Courtney Stover David Henderson Harry Peterson Morton S. Baker Harry Wallace Fred Bubier James B. Cook J. Everett Mayo Edwin Haggett Llewellyn D. Rogers A. B. Cook Charles B. Doyle Francis Deehan

Gloucester woman visits Bath family then travels to Orrono

Mrs Carrie Knight of Gloucester formerly of Winnes gance was an overnight guest Sunday of Mr and Mrs Wilfred W Chaney at 377 Middle Street Bath. She came with her daughter Mrs Elliot Knowles who brought her son Warren and two classmates to Orono where they are sophomores. Mrs Knowles returned to Bath Monday then with her mother to Gloucester.

Robert W. Hains John Petersburgh J. Everett Mayo Trufants Crossing Jennie Silsby Green Street Bath Everett G. Lemont F. W. Larrabee Joseph Larrabee Walter Larrabee Topsham North Bath A. B. Snow Trufants Claude Patterson Trufant’s Benton Melford Perham Bodwell Grange Small Point Lincoln Williams Foster's Point Road Edward Burns Guy Patterson Albion Carrie Knight Gloucester Mass Winnegance Wilfred W. Chaney Middle Street Elliot Knowles Warren Orono Knowles Chaneys

Miss Oliver Leaves Woolworth for Hall and Hunt Jewels

Miss Lillian G. Oliver of 112 new duties with the F. W. Woolworth Co. store in this city and is now employed at Hall and Hunt's, jewelers. She spent fourteen years at Woolworth's in charge of ordering for stationery and toilet goods and assisted in the office.

Lillian G. Oliver F. W. Woolworth Co Hall and Hunt's, Jewelers Miss Oliver Woolworth's

National Needlework Guild Observed During Membership Week

Oct 4 to 11 is designated National Needlework Guild Membership Week with Maine Governor Sewall endorsing the observance. Founded by seven girls, the Needlework Guild of America, Inc. since 1896, collects new clothing and household linen for distribution through homes, missions, welfare agencies, visiting nurses, and hospitals, a charity that supports other groups.

Maine Sewall Theodore Roosevelt Needlework Guild Needlework Guild of America, Inc

Double Court Session At City Hall Monday

Two Municipal court sessions were held at City Hall Monday morning with Judge Gar diner Deering presiding. Ralph C Stafford Woolwich pleaded guilty to drunk driving and no license with a $100 fine and $7.45 costs or three months in Augusta jail. Edward H McMahon pleaded guilty to leaving the scene of an accident and was fined $50 with $4.70 costs or 90 days in jail plus six weeks probation. An officer presented the case of a man who allegedly struck a car on Washington street and fled. Three intoxication defendants were each fined five dollars with $5.05 costs and 30 days jail or 60 days in lieu.

Earl T. Scott Woolwich Bath Iron Works Corp Court Street Augusta John P. Crosby Vernon G. Mank Wiscasset Francis W. Powers Mank Scott Gardiner R. Deering Deering Secretary of State Police Department Powers Center Street Washington Ralph C. Stafford Edward H. McMahon Frank E. Freeman Wasington Street

Great Need for Men in Merchant Marine

Boston October 7 Lieutenant Commander William B Corning of the United States Coast Guard warned that production ships are rising fast and warned of dangerous supply curtailment if experienced merchant mariners are not recruited. He said commissions are open to hundreds of qualified officers 21 to 55, waivers possible for age or disability, with active duty in 3 to 10 days. Recruiting HQ is at 70 State Street Boston.

Boston Uncle Sam William B. Corning United States Coast Guard United Nations Navy Corning Merchant Marine Reserve Naval Coast Guard State Street

Mrs Lunden Visits Kin in West Rockport

Mrs Charles Lunden of Rockland entered Hyde Windlass Co office then stayed with her sister Mrs William H Daley at 997 Middle Street. She spent the weekend with Mr Lunden’s mother Mrs J H Lunden in West Rockport.

Charles Lunden Rockland Hyde Windlass Co William H. Daley Middle Street Mr. Lunden J. H. Lunden West Rockport

Community notes and church events in Woolwich area

Woolwich community activity includes the Goodwill club meeting at Mrs. Fitch’s home, Day's Ferry Sunday school opening with 17 attendees led by Mrs. Durgin, and teachers Reed and Durgin. Church and club gatherings span Nequasset Sunday school, Day's Ferry mothers club, Travel club outing to Brunswick, and upcoming baptist services and missionary talks in Woolwich centers. Twenty lines summarize local society, religious services, and residents’ whereabouts.

Goodwill Club Harry T. Fitch Day’s Ferry Madlyn Durgin Hopestill Reed Mary Lou Reed Marguerite Durgin Gilbert Hathorne Mason Carter Roberta Armstrong Clayton Armstrong Mothers Travel Club Brunswick Hotel Eagle Day's Ferry Howard Whittum Nequasset Alden Bailey Mable Tracy Nequasset School Woolwich Center Baptist Church J. M. Gowdey God, Limited Timothy Alfford China Maine Montsweag

Community Visitors and Local Residents Weekend Update

Samuel Buck of Brookline visited Day's Ferry Monday and Tuesday. Blanche Littlefield of Portland spent the weekend at Day's Ferry. Robert Reed enjoys his Bath Iron Works vacation. Albert Wing and family welcomed a son David Albert born Oct 1 at C M G hospital Lewis ton. Alec St Pierre leaves M C R R for Bath Iron Works. Alec Robertson departs Summer home and moves to Manchester By The Sea Mass. Betty Price returns to University of Maine for second year. Wellesley Wright moves with family to Bowdoinham farm. Stanley Whitehouse visits from Grafton Conn. Several locals travel, visit relatives, or change residences.

Samuel Buck Brookline Mass Blanche Littlefield Portland Robert Reed Bath Iron Works Albert Wing Richmond David Albert C.M.G. Hospital Lewiston Wing Carolyn D. Wing North Woolwich Suzel Howard Saco Sanford Earl Boardman Boothbay Camps Lynn Harriett Howard Maria Savage Alec St. Pierre M.C.R.R Alec Robertson Kennebec Manchester-By- The-Sea Garret Galvin South Dresden Sandra Joan Doyle John E. Doyle, Jr Woolwich Charlotte's Edward V. Reed Bath National Bank Reed Betty Price Winn Lorraine Price University of Maine William Hanson Augusta Edwin Mayo Holyoke George W. Shaw Harold R. Shaw Montsweag Harry A. Reed Boothbay Harriet Howard Pembroke Sarah Hathorne Ralph Rice Wellesley Wright Bowdoinham Mary

Montsweag Farm Bureau Meets in All Day Session

The Montsweag Farm Bureau held an all day session at the Woolwich clubhouse to discuss war buying the seven point program and rationing. Miss Lucinda Rich led the day with a focus on education and inflation efforts.

Montsweag Farm Bureau Woolwich Lucinda Rich Alice Baker Lillian Fitch Farm Bureau Waldoboro Good Witt Club Irs Theresa Anderson R.N Augusta

Polly's on the Air closes Lions festival at Morse High

The Collins Festival Service presented Polly's on the Air a three act comedy last Tuesday at Morse High School. Polly Peters stars with her family rivals and Bruce Craven in a tale of radio advertising and American small town life. Proceeds benefit a forthcoming local project as Lions Club support is praised.

Polly Collins Festival Service Lions Club Morse High School Polly Peters Pete John Barton Bruce Craven Fern Casford Lions

Church Junior Choir Box Supper Friday

Central Congregational Church Junior choir held a box lunch supper in the parish house Friday at 5 30 served cocoa and ice cream. Afterward active games and a brief worship service followed by a salute to the flag and the National Anthem. Choir members listed. Miss Helen Oulton RN visiting Bath then New York and Richmond before returning to Bath.

Central Congregational Church Charles Soule Daniel Beaton Frank Torrey Edwin Pinson Anita Bagdikian Paul Bagdikian Donald Beaton Arthur Brown Ruth Clark Shirley Anne Clark Helen Cook Barbara Lou Deering Irene Ferris Joan Ferris Marilyn Ferris Jeannine Groves Emma Hartleb Marilyn King Joan Longley Marion Longley Evelyn McPhee Amelia Mitchell Frank Smith Edna Sukeforth Willliam Sukeforth Richard Torrey

Bath Graduates Highlight Largest Maine Freshman Class

Sagadahoc county sends ten freshmen to the University of Maine in 1946, the largest entering class in school history with over 600 total students. Bath natives include Morse and Higgins graduates such as Albert S. Povich Daniel E. Hatch George Hersom Doris Stickney Richard Dennison Thatcher Pinkham Frank W. Danforth Jr and Herbert Steeves plus Topsham residents Frederick Rogers and George Griffing.

Sagadahoc County Bath University of Maine University Morse Alberts. Povich Morris S. Povich Middle Stree Daniel E. Hatch Robert B Frank W. Danforth Pinkham Thatcher B. Pinkham Bridge Street Danforth High Street Herbert Steeves Lloyd E. Steeves Oliver Street Higgins Classical Institute Charleston Frederick Rogers George Griffing Topsham

Two Engagements Announced in Local Notices

Edith Larson announces the engagement of her daughter Ethel Louise Larson to Arthur Edward Lowery of this city. The couple plans a wedding on October 17. Also, William Flewelling announces the engagement of his daughter Alice Mae Flewelling to F Stanley Adams of this city with no wedding date set.

Ethel Larson Arthur Lowery Alice Flewelling Stanley Adams Edith Larson Oak Street Stockholm Ethel Louise Larson Arthur Edward Lowery John J. Lowery Front Street Miss Larson Axel Larson Caribou High School Congress Shirt Factory Lowery Morse High School Bath Iron Works Corp William Flewelling Elm Street Alice Mae Flewelling F. Stanley Adams Miss Flewelling Norridgewock Senter’s, Inc Adams Carlton E. Adams Freeport Ruth Adams Bath Topsham

Pigeons Locked Out Of Lewiston Park Street Facade

Pigeons found roosts on the Park street facade blocked by fine mesh wire forcing many birds to relocate to Pine street. Park street refuse due to the birds was removed, with the decorative roost area sealed off.

Lewiston Park Street Pine Street

Gift Suggestions For Boys In The Army And Navy

The USO in New York reports sailors favor waterproof wristwatches and leather insig nia wallets, while Army men prefer good regulation shirts. Pocket Bibles sewing kits and homemade treats top the lists, with photos in unbreakable frames popular in the Navy.

USO New York Muggsy Glinn Navy Army

Farewell party for inductee before Fort Devens move

Urban Gowen, slated for Fort Devens Mass, was honor guest at a Monday night farewell hosted by his mother Mrs Urban Gowen Arrowsic. Guests included family friends from Bath Arrowsic Georgetown Wisccasset and Morse High School graduate Gowen, a Bath Iron Works shipfitter.

Urban Lawrence Gowen Bath Fort Devens Mass Urban Gowen Arrowsie Pvt. Gowen Gowen Geraldine M. Cunningham Alec Cunningham Georgetown Curtis Cunningham Betty Cornish Neal Geer Charles Cunningham Clinton Cunningham Robert White Robert Maass Richard Gowen Robert Fields Walter Foster Arrowsic Edward Clark Wiscasset Bath Iron Works

YMCA Announces Women and Girls Classes at Lewiston

Magnus C. Hansen, general secretary, announces women's and girls' classes in the Lewiston YMCA physical education program. The sessions begin this month and run through the Winter season. All participants must have physical examinations before classes start.

Lewiston Y.M.C.A Magnus C. Hansen

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mary Grant Rafter Washington, D.C New Hampshire Edward Ifill New London Arthur L. Bryant, Jr Bryant Army Air Corps Philip L. Blanchard Bates College Clarence Blagdon Frank L. Bean Charles E. Bean Fort McClellan Ala Walter B. Pushard Herbert Pushard Scott Field Ill S. Michigan Avenue Chicago Jerome Harris Stockton Springs W. Victor Gorham Federal Street Sidney G. Evans Edward Joanna California Old Madrid Muscatel Tiouse OF Old Molineaux, Inc City Hall Eben Dana Dana Adrien and Ralph Wright, Jr Amarillo Field Texas Carrie Cleaves Lions Entertainment Central Church Helen Oulton R. N New York City Allen Oulton Bedford Street Ronald Oulton U.S.O Urban L. Gowen Devens the Times Company
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