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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1941

Page

2

Post Office Rate Notice Hits Bath Formation

A fragment notes a charge of $1.50 at Bath for second class postal rates, indicating a postal fee adjustment or collection at a local office.

Bath

Automobile Tragedy in Woolwich Injures and Kills

Eyewitnesses report a high speed crash in Woolwich where a car left the road, struck a concrete culvert and a ditch, killing one man and injuring another while two women remained on the danger list at Osteopathic hospital. The piece urges speed limits and harsher penalties to reduce highway fatalities.

Woolwich Osteopathic Hospital

Bath native returns after 35 years with Bath Iron Works tour

Mrs. Theodore M. Metzer of Los Angeles nee Ida Lakin returned to Bath after 35 years with her grandson Robert Metzer and her niece Mrs. Joseph Lorentz. The party traveled 3464 miles in 10 days visiting Samuel Lakin and touring up and down the Kennebec area including the BIW plant and city landmarks. Her husband remains in California handling defense contracts.

Theodore M. Metzer Los Angeles Calif Ida Lakin Bath Ships Natalie Marjorie John O. Patten Bath Daily Times Robert W. Metzer Joseph Lorentz Metzer Samuel P. Lakin Meadowway Bath Iron Works Corp Mrs. Lakin

Bath built yacht joins naval patrol

The U S S Williamsburg formerly the Aras owned by Hugh J Chisholm of Portland Missouri was commissioned as a naval patrol boat at the New York Navy Yard attended by its former owner. Built in 1931 at Bath Iron Works the 246 foot vessel was bought by the government for 250000 last April 24 and now carries armament equivalent to a destroyer with a diesel twin screw engine.

U.S.S. Williamsburg Aras Hugh J. Chisholm Oxford Paper Co Portland New York Navy Yard Hugo#. Séee Navy Yard Harold V. McKittrick F. S. Hall Williamsburg Bath Iron Works Bath

Lieut Dougherty to Induction Duty

The Springfield Mass Republican notes Bath youth First Lieut John F Dougherty medical reserve was ordered to report to active duty at the Springfield induction station He will replace Lieut John H Wentworth transferred to Victoria Texas for air corps duty Accompanying him Capt George O Pratt will assist in examinations for men drafted into the U S Army Miss Mary Clappison recovers from a badly broken arm from a horseback riding accident She is a Morse High freshman Mr and Mrs Henry D Small move to a new home on Bedford Street.

Springfield Mass Bath Daniel T. Dougherty North Street John F. Dougherty Harold J. McCann Dougherty John H. Wentworth Medical Corps Victoria Tex Air Corps George O Pratt Boston U. S. Army Mary Clappison James A. Clappison Bath Memorial Hospital Miss Clappison Morse High

Miss Elva Libby Admitted as Surgical Patient

Miss Elva A Libby entered Maine General Hospital in Portland Monday as a surgical patient.

Elva A. Libby Maine General Hospital Portland

Books Reviewed for Rotary Anns

Rev. Joseph O Purdue reviewed about 30 books read since February at the Rotary Anns meeting. He highly recommended Toward Freedom by Jawaharlal Nehru and This Above All by Eric Knight. Other titles spanned war fiction non fiction and works on American life and history. Members listed attend the luncheon and meeting with plans for Needlework Guild contribution and the next gathering on Oct 23 at Sedgwick.

Joseph O. Purdue Rotary Anns Jawaharlal Nehru India Eric Knight England Clive America John Parker Harmon Eliason Carl C. Anderson Charles B. Doyle James A Clappison Edward W Bridgham Dominique J Tardif Ralph Pinkham Francis McLaughlin Charles A. Shepard Clyde B. Holmes, Jr Rupert M. Irvine Sedgwick

Pine Street Blaze Quickly Extinguished by Miller

A Bath fire at 79 Pine Street was halted by Western Union courier Alex J. Miller who smothered a flooded oil burner fire with a rug before the fire department arrived. Firemen found the scene under control and only slight damage remained. Miller suffered a couple of burned fingers.

Western Union Bath Alex J. Miller Carleton W. Lowell Pine Street Clifton Lowell Mr. Miller

Maine Dental Hygienists Meet at Sedgwick Hotel

Sixteen members of the Maine Dental Hygienists Association gathered at the Sedgwick hotel for a dinner in the grill room at seven. Miss Rita Snow hosted at her Center street home before the meal. A brief business session outlined plans for winter and November’s meeting at Miss Louise Libby’s Falmouth home, with State officer Miss Agnes Whitcomb in attendance.

Maine Dental Pyrgienist Association Sedgwick Rita Snow Center Street Louise Libby Falmouth Agnes Whitcomb Association Portland Snow Herbert T. Caverly Melverda Stowell Ruth Christopher Eleanor Goodwin Florence Blake Helen Yee Virginia Andros Bernette Michaud Dorothy Christopher Jacqueline Landers Lewiston Ella Johnson Florence Porter Elizabeth Remig Augusta Doris Piper Scarborough

Engagement of Miss Arline McCurdy and George Moody Jr

Cards from Bath announce the engagement of Miss Arline McCurdy daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank McCurdy of West Lubec and George Moody Jr son of this city The couple plan a November wedding Miss McCurdy formerly did secretarial work in Bath a recent guest at the home of Atty and Mrs J J Keegan Grove Street

Bath Arline McCurdy Frank McCurdy West Lubec George Moody Jr Miss McCurdy Atty J. J. Keegan Grove Street Eva J. Daley Parker Head Elizabeth Mary Temple Exeter N. H Eleanor Davis Butterfield Like Mason Niles George A. Cahill, Jr Rahway Middle Street George Cahill

First Session Probate Court Sees Complex Administration Filings

A busy probate court session led by Judge Arthur J. Dunton on October 7 examined numerous matters. Petitions for administration were filed for estates including Donald O. Cornish, Robert L. Rice, and Charles E. Sanford, among others, with many accounts first and final and several guardianships and inventories approved or filed.

Arthur J. Dunton Judge Dunton Bertha W. Cornish Donald O. Cornish Newton Mass Fred L. Rice Robert L. Rice Woolwich Mildred E. Smith Wesley M. Mewer Charles E. Sanford Bowdeinham Adelbert B. Reed Laetitia A. Reed Richmond Aaron B. Reed Howard G. Wilson Hattie E. Wilson Maude Lennox McQuaide Sherman N. McQuaide Bath Flora B. Footer Joseph M. Footer Ida E. Bragdon Ella R. Jaquith Ella W. Richardson Allan Spear D.b.n.c.t.a Charles E. Ripley Agnes H. Torrey Clarence N. Flood Admi Annie P. Flood Edna A. Neal Admr Everett W. Neal Edith N. Powers Burnside A. Powers Georgetown Gordon F. Gallert Frederick Grant Alias Andrews Norman Curtis Mary E. Cornish Bowdoin Emery W. Booker C.t.a Harriet J. Fulton Bow Mildred Alice Perow Beatrice M. Perow Joseph B. Perow Alfred D. Perow Charles T. Small Hezekiah H. Harrington Phippsburg Ruth B. Dubar Admx Mary G. Fullerton Jacob Stone Adm de Bonis Non William H. Collins Harold B. Wing Guardian Dorothy H. Wing Addie E. Terrell Gardiner D. Rogers Harold C. Hart Charles Wesley Sylvester Raphael N. Higgins George E. Smith Alice L. Galvin Garrett J. Galvin Helen Frances Maybury Theodore L. Maybury Mark W. Hennessey Margaret A. Conley Burnside A. Powers Maybelle H. Bernier Abbie E. Morris Maude K. Stuart Arthur I. Stuart Edith I. Peary Charles M. Dicker Emma Osgood Stover N. Gratz Jackson Georgia E. Ripley Erlon L. Newdick Walter T. Newdick Harry L. Day

Central Ladies' Aid Elects Officers

Officers of the Central church Ladies aid were re elected at the annual meeting in the Parish house. The nominating committee chose Mrs Richard Quick Mrs Albion L Corliss and Mrs George Tobey. President Mrs Alfred J Rowe Vice President Mrs David E Rich Secretary Mrs Luther Thompson Treasurer Mrs Lewis J Sanborn. Plans include a Parish supper on Oct 27 and flowers and cards handled by N Gratz Jackson.

Ladies Aid of Central Church Richard Quick Albion L. Corliss George Tobey Alfred J. Rowe David E. Rich Luther Thompson Lewis J. Sanborn Frederick Edney Quick Corliss Perry Thompson Maude Avery Suzel Howard N. Gratz Jackson League

Free Will Workers Plan Weekly Red Cross Sewing

Free Will Workers of Corliss Street church vote to sew weekly for the Red Cross and to reorder sale baskets. They tacked three quilts and held a food sale at Robert Mitchell's store on Weeks Street with Mrs. Fred May and Mrs. Mitchell leading, assisted by Mrs. Hunt.

Free Will Workers Corliss Street Church Red Cross Harold S. Walker Robert Mitchell Weeks Street Fred W. May Mitchell John H. Hunt

Enrolling CCC Team to Visit Bath for Applications

An enrolling team from the Army and Technical division of the CCC will be in Bath on Thursday October 16 from two to four to receive applications. Local selecting agent George J. Goodwin announced October 9. Officials hope the visit boosts enrollments after slower months.

Army and Technical Division CCC Bath Civilian Conservation Corps George J. Goodwin

Coombs Returns to Boston After Weekend With Family

John W. Coombs returned Monday to Boston where he attends Bentley School of Accounting and Finance after spending the weekend and holiday with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Edward V. Coombs of 433 High street.

John W. Coombs Boston Bentley School of Accounting and Finance Edward V. Coombs High Street

Trio of Bath Friends Recall Long Local Careers

The article profiles Len Conley, Frank Thompson, and George Cahill of Bath, detailing their intertwined histories. It outlines Conley’s dry goods ventures, Thompson’s watchmaking and sailmaker years, and Cahill’s blacksmith shop and later work, highlighting lifelong friendships and community ties.

Thompson Brothers Sagdahock Newberry Frank Effie A. Hodgdon Boothbay Fred H Evelyn George Albion Cahill Bath Andrew R Mary (Staples) Cahill Andrew Cahill Nova Scotia Mary Staples Bowdeinham Andrew School Washington Streets George Sen Conley Frank Thompson A. R. & G. A. Cahill

Doll Exhibit Set by Women's Society at Beacon Street Church

At a Beacon Street M E church vestry meeting the Women's Society for Christian Service announced a doll exhibit for November 5. The group discussed a Livermore Falls conference report, union Self Denial Week, and fellowship supper plans. Mrs Kinney will display her country dolls. over 34 members attended. Tea will be served.

Women's Society For Christian Service Beacon Street M. E Livermore Falls Everett G. Lemont Lemont Charles L. Kinney Leland S. Plummer Kinney Herbert Aldrich Augusta Aldrich Charles I, Madden Charles I, Madden, Jr Clifton W. Tedford Clarence Ring Wesley M. E. Church Red Cross Charles T. Henderson Charles I. Madden Archie Wishart

WEEKLY CROSS WORD PU771 F ACROSS

Crossword puzzle clues list with across and down words and definitions for a weekly puzzle. Includes classic items like smoke feminine name existent mythical king purpose terrible pad for the hair and many more with several entries spanning from 1 across to 61 not any and other letters.

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the Times Company Front Street Maine B. Nichols Pres. and Treas Harry C. Webber South Portland William S. Newell Wood Henry D. Small Bedford Street Tate Frank Green Alice N. Magoun Marjorie FE. Whitney Charles H. Whitney James E. Berry Margaret P. Perry Clara M. Reed Georgie M. R. Walker Arthur B. Stilphen Lena T. Stilphen John N. Carter F. Carter Ernest C. Butler John Holden Georgia B. Ripley Harold J. Rubin Irving Barter F. Boardman Fish, Jr D.b.n George W. Thomson Fremont B. Rowe Henry A. Parker Mildred A. Perow Emma H. Newdick Bertha D. Newdick Als Central Ladies’ Aid Elwell S Crosby Conley & Crosby Bath Trust Co Owen Moore Orrin Butler Lincoln Lodge Grand Lodge Wesley Methodist Church No-o Union Street Len United States Emma Lombard West Bath Carrie J. Johnson Frank N. Thompson John L Denmark Thompson Len’ Conley Howland and Hayden Hall & Hunt Waltham Watch Co Filene Elm Street Charles H. Cahill, Jr South Street Women’s Society Christian Service Workers Asters Foreign Office Forest Rock ABBA RPVXU Llorcy
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