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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1944

Page

8

Bath Young Lady Weds Wartime Bride in New Mexico

Mrs. Gallagher announces the marriage of daughter Cpl. Margaret Ellen Gallagher WAAC to Pfc. Maynard Earl Dawson USA. The ceremony took place Sept 23 at Grace Episcopal Church Carlsbad New Mexico with Rev. Charles Biggs officiating. The couple will reside in Carlsbad New Mexico.

Margaret Ellen Gallagher Pfc Maynard E. Dawson New Mexico Thomas Gallagher Libby Court W.A.C Maynard Earl Dawson U.S.A Grace Episcopal Church Carlsbad Charles Biggs Raymond C. Bartleman C.A.A.F WAAC Portland WAC Ft. Oglethorpe Army Administration Commerce Texas Yakima Wash Army Ft. Lewis Washington CAAF

Mrs Wallace Visiting Bangor Relative This Week

Mrs Charles Wallace of Pleasant street is spending a week in Bangor with her sister in law Miss Kathleen Wallace.

Charles Wallace Pleasant Street Bangor Kathleen Wallace

Hyde Camp Auxiliary Meeting On Sunday

The Spanish War Veterans Auxiliary held a department meeting at G A R hall with President Mrs. Marie Record of Norway presiding. Attendees included delegates from Lewiston South Portland Lisbon Falls Brunswick and Portland. Commander Seth Keene of Lisbon Falls urged support for a pending bill aiding Spanish War veterans who served under 90 days.

Norway Auxiliary Beatrice Burns Anna Swain Cora Burns

Scientist suffocates tuber cule bacilli by depriving oxygen

A scientist found that tuber cule bacilli cannot multiply when deprived of oxygen. The resulting suffocation halts replication, underscoring oxygen's essential role in their growth and potential implications for antibacterial strategies.

Lowery Sidelinger Wedding Tonight in Maine

Beatrice Sidelinger daughter of Mrs. Villa Sidelinger and the late Charles J. Sidelinger will wed John J. Lowery Jr. at eight oclock with Rev. Charles M Tutles officiating. The ceremony includes a double ring rite and the bride will be given away by Edward Hodgdon. Reception follows at the American Legion hall. The couple will reside on Lemont Street after a short honeymoon.

Beatrice S. Sidelinger Villa Sidelinger Charles J. Sidelinger John J. Lowery, Jr John J. Lowery Front Street Charles M. Tutles Edward Hodgdon Fred Boynton New Harbor Robert Besaw Jennie Melcher Thomas M. Lowery Donald Annebel American Legion Hall Mrs. Lowery, Jr Lemont Street

Golden Anniversary Observed Sunday at 50 Years

Mrs Earl Morang received an invitation to a tea and reception celebrating the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs W T Chapman. The event was hosted by their daughter Mrs Raymond Ward of Lynn Massachusetts. The Chapmans formerly lived at 15 Weeks Street Bath and now reside at 58 Saunders Road East Lynn Mass. They have a son in Lynn. Mr Chapman, once a noted polo player, retired years ago. Both are in excellent health.

Earl Morang Middle Street W. T. Chapman Raymond Ward Lynn Mass East Lynn Chapmans Chapman

Winter Street Ladies Aid Meets Friday

Winter Street Ladies Aid met in the ladies rooms Friday with hostesses Mrs Allan M Irish Mrs Joseph O Purdue Mrs Cecil E Paine and Mrs Ruth Henry. There were 34 in attendance. President Mrs Arthur C Lemont held a brief meeting approving a $5 contribution to the Y M C A drive and planning a rummage sale Tuesday. Miss Alice Varney chairs the parish supper hostesses for Oct 27 next meeting Friday at 2 pm with hostesses Mrs S R Percy Mrs Walter Wiggin and Miss Elsie Folsom.

Winter Street S. R. Percy Walter Wiggin Elsie Folsom

Fireside Club Installs Officers At Winter Street Church

The Fireside Club of the Winter Street church met Sunday night at the church. The program focused on installing officers and a candle light dedication service. A social hour followed with refreshments, and plans were made for a game night next Sunday evening.

Fireside Club Winter Street Church

Dogs Amuse Pupils At Huse School

Pupils at the Huse school enjoyed a dog show after noon Tuesday as two trained dogs performed an entertaining program under their owner. A prior talk on kindness to animals was given and judged worthwhile.

Huse

Garment Care Instructions for Crepe Materials

Before washing crepe materials take measurements. After rinsing ease garment back to original measurements. Place it on a hanger and, when nearly dry, press over a pad of Turkish toweling.

Employment ceilings for male workers announced areawide

The War Manpower Commission sets immediate ceilings on all male workers at non Essential or Locally Needed establishments. Ceilings equal the number of males employed Sept 1 1944, not to exceed total staff on June 27 1944. Essential or Locally Needed firms receive notices. male hiring requires referrals for workers eight and older. females exempt from ceilings. employers must file orders with the United States Employment Service.

War Manpower Commission Area Manpower Priorities Committee United States Employment Service

Hospital kitchen equipment shortfall prompts volunteer drive

Mrs. Frank Reinoehl heads Bath Memorial Hospital auxiliary meeting noting the kitchen needs include cooking utensils cutlery and glasses. Wartime shortages hinder procurement while two daily volunteers assist. organizers seek more help and urge nonmembers to join for one dollar yearly. Lawrence Wold in merchant marine returns home on furlough from Portland visit.

Frank Reinoehl Bath Memorial Hospital Washington Street Arthur W. King Reinoehl Auxiliary King Horace Morse Harry Carroll Scott Golder Carl Troop Ralph Gay Harold P. Small Robert Brownell Eugene Desmond Fred Hill David Alkazin Gardiner Deering Harold Footer Walter Hill Mark Hennessy Stephen Woodbury Herbert Cavanaugh Paul Moore Edward St. Martin Sadie Sarkis Lawrence E. Wold Merchant Marine Court Street Portland

Social notes of local residents and visitors

Friends regret to learn that Mrs Joseph Solovich of Mercy hospital in Portland. Mrs Elsie Bartlett of Berlin New Hampshire is a guest of Mr and Mrs Carlton Lowell Pine street. Mrs Florence Albee of Bailey street left for Augusta Tuesday where she will be guest of Mrs Ida Bradbury Winter street for a week.

Joseph Solovich Mercy Hospital Portland Elsie Bartlett Berlin N. H Carlton Lowell Pine Street Florence Albee Bailey Street Augusta Ida Bradbury Winter Street

Beulah and Evening Star Rebekah Lodges Install Officers

Mrs Glennora M Moore District Deputy President presided with Deputy Marshal Mrs Ethel Potter and staff last week as Beulah Lodge Richmond and Evening Star Lodge Brunswick installed officers. Bernice Terrill and Elizabeth Haynes assumed Noble Grand and Vice Grand roles respectively, while Queen Esther staff received gifts. Mrs Billings Junior Past Noble Grand gained jewel and a delegate seat to the Portland Assembly October 16 to 18. Mrs Nellie Lord named alternate as many plan to attend.

Glennora M. Moore Rebekahs Ethel W. Potter Beulah Lodge Richmond Evenihe Star Lodge Brunswick Harriet M. Huggard Elizabeth V. McCabe Myrtle T. Billings Nellie E. Lord Lois M. Perry Carolyn V. Thompson Rose F. Jean Pearl H. Reed Leonard M. Munsey A. H. Thompson Bernice Terrill Noble Grand Elizabeth Haynes Evening Star Lodge Justine Hamilton Jessie Kilbride Moore Potter Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge Billings Thompson

QOKE GALLANT WEDDING TUESDAY AT ST MARYS ROMAN CATHOLIC

Miss Mary Ednad Gallant daughter of Mrs Margaret A Gallant and the late Gloris Gallant wed Harry Everett Cooke Jr son of Mr and Mrs Harry E Cooke of this city and Yonkers New York in St Marys Roman Catholic rectory Rev John A Cummings officiating Matron of honor was Mrs Albert Orne Best man was Norman A Adams Bride wore green velvet with white button chrysanthemums Flowers bronze and yellow chrysanthemums After a short wedding trip they will reside at 71 Pine Street Bath Maine)

Mary Ednad Gallant Margaret A. Gallant Gloris Gallant Harry Everett Cooke, Jr Harry E. Cooke City Yonkers N. Y St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church John A. Cummings Albert Orne Norman A. Adams Cooke Morse High School Bath Trust Co Morse Bath Iron Works Bath Rifle and Pistol Association

Rod and Gun Club Hosts Supper and Meeting

Nearly 70 members and guests of Sagadahoc Rod, Gun and Skeet Club attended a baked bean supper at South End PTA hall. William R. Donnell named a committee to solicit for a new clubhouse, with Frank Farrin, Ed Clough, Bert Lonn, Redford Christianson and Walter McElman. The group voted $5 to YMCA drive and agreed on a November meeting committee: Daniel Hall, Delmar Bates and Redford Christianson.

Sagadahoc South End P.T.A. Hall PTA William R. Donnell Frank Farrin Ed Clough Bert Lonn Redford Christianson Walter McElman Don Brennan Daniel Hall Delmar Bates

Automobile and Truck Crash at Center and Washington

A Gibbons Coal Co truck driven by Alfred Betts collided with a Ford driven by Robert C. Wallace at Center and Washington streets at 8:20 Wednesday morning. Wallace’s car suffered heavy front-end damage and required a wrecker. Patrolman Joseph Thibodeau investigated and charged Betts with operating without a license.

Gibbons Coal Co Alfred Betts Robert C. Wallace Old Brunswick Road Center Washington Streets Ford Center Street Washington Street Wallace Joseph Thibodeau Betts

Hostess Training Course Committee Sets Schedule

The Hostess training course committee met with chairman Mrs. Louis A. Dole. Sessions occur at City Hall Auditorium at 8 p.m. on Oct 17, 27 and Nov 3 and 10 with topics on bridges to U.S.S.-U.S.Co, boot training, a Gal and the God, a campaign ribbon, and Hostesses on Parade. Speakers include Florence Williams Kathleen Sullivan Vera Gough Sid ney E. Dee and N L Broyderick.

Louis A. Dole City Hall Auditorium U.s.s.-U.s.co Florence Williams The U.S.O New York City Kathleen C. Sullivan Preble U.S.O Portland Gal God Vera Gough Sidney E. Dee Louis Dole Milton C. Trott George C. Hastings Karcher F. Jackson John A. Greene Patricia Sewall Patricia Webster Frances Granger Stella Babine Emily Reed

Fifty Third Maine Federation Conference in Lewiston

Cosmopolitan club members attend the Maine Federation of Women's Clubs meeting in Lewiston. The banquet at DeWitt hotel featured Mrs Everett Pinkham as president and Mrs Roscoe McFadden as vice-president with rich floral decorations praised by attendees.

Maine Federation of Women’s Clubs Lewiston DeWitt Hotel Cosmopolitan Club Everett Pinkham Roscoe McFadden Granville Colby Raymond Chubbuck Alice Johnson Garden Club Fred Quimby Joseph I. Smith Carl French

Seth Parker Club All Day Session In Auburn

Mrs. Gilbert Young of 194 North street and Mrs. Roy Francis of Bedford street hosted an Auburn Seth Parker club all day session last Wednesday. Luncheon at one featured a shipyard themed centerpiece. oyster stew served at 6 p.m. Members present included Mrs. Florence Richards Mrs. Harry Rand Mrs. Elwood Libby Mrs. Bernice Birchey Mrs. Lawrence Bishop Mrs. Frank Read all of Auburn with Abbie Brown of Leeds. One member, Mrs. Willis Moody of Poland, was unable to attend.

Gilbert Young North Street Roy Francis Bedford Street Seth Parker Auburn Young Francis Florence Richards Harry Rand Elwood Libby Bernice Birchey Lawrence Bishop Frank Read Abbie Brown Leeds Willis Moody Poland

Dearborn and Dearborn Wed in Portland Home Ceremony

Fred Thomas Small and Miss Emma Louise Dearborn of Portland were married Sunday night at eight by County Attorney Ralph O. Dale a notary public at his Middle street home. Mrs S Levin of Bath Department store is visiting Boston for a few days.

Fred Thomas Small Emma Louise Dearborn Portland Ralph O. Dale Middle Street Mrs. S. Levin Bath Department Store Boston

Spiritual meeting announced by Rev Roger E Hooker in Bath

The National Spiritual Alliance state missionary Rev Roger E Hooker will lead a spiritual meeting at Odd Fellows Hall in Bath on Friday October 20 at 7 30 PM. A donation of 50 cents is requested.

Roger E. Hooker The National Spiritual Alliance Odd Fellows Hall Bath

Vacation trip takes Mr and Mrs Louis Allen to New Hampshire and beyond

Mr and Mrs Louis Allen of High street court returned from a vacation trip visiting friends in New Hampshire Massachusetts Vermont and Connecticut Mrs Henry W Owen of 109 Oak street left for Boston Monday morning

Louis Allen High Street Court New Hampshire Massachusetts Vermont Connecticut Henry W. Owen Oak Street Boston

Bowdoinham News Briefs From Local Bushings And Deaths

Walter James and Roger Berry of Richmond were injured in a Brunswick accident near the Elizabeth Bishop farm. Alvah Kelley of Bowdoinham died at Dresden Rest Home after a Bowdoinham marriage to Maria Bishop. Mrs. Frederick Fellows of Richmond died after illness. Frances Carr of Topsham teaches dance at Coombs high school. Merry Meeting Grange hosts a card party to fund a new furnace. Pvt. Frank Nile, Bowdoinham, graduates from Camp Lejeune intelligence school. Numerous social items note birthdays, visits, and relocations in Bowdoinham and nearby towns.

Walter James Roger Berry Richmond Brunswick Hospital Elizabeth Bishop James Beach Berry Freeport James Alvah Bugbee Kelley Dresden Gardiner Mr. Kelley Maria Bishop Lowell Mass Nicholas Silence Given Sparks Christian Science Church Mt. Carriel O.E.S Harold Small Lisbon Ernest Small Belmont Frances Carr Topsham Town Hall Coombs High School Howard Carr Merry Meeting Grange Main Street Frank O. Nile Phyllis Nile Bowdeinham Camp Lejeune N. C Nile

Miss Florence Williams Visits Bath for USC Training Talk

Miss Florence Williams of the USO national office in New York arrives in Bath for a three day visit. She will confer with USC hostess training course group and speak Tuesday at City Hall auditorium at 8 p.m. Her talk marks the course opening and she brings broad USO program experience from many units nationwide.

Florence Williams USO New York City Bath USC City Hall Auditorium Miss Williams

Waste Paper Drive by Bath Students Exceeds Records

Bath school children conducted a scrap paper drive on Friday that filled a freight car and left enough paper for a couple of trucks. Lewiston School officials will receive the cargo, and the students thank the public for its cooperation. A second drive is planned in about two months.

Bath Lewiston

Return of Mrs Larance Ends Summer Stay in Bowdoinham

Mrs. Larance, who spent the summer at her Bowdoinham home, has left for Florida for the winter. Friends of Mrs. Harry Putington express concern over her poor health. Mr. and Mrs. Putington and daughter Pauline reside at 46 Maplewood Street, Portland. Walter Zachan and family visited relatives in Rome over the weekend. Charles Pratt and family recently moved to Mapleton for Mr. Pratt's new job. Mrs. Mabel Chick has stayed with her brother’s family, Horace Millay, during this period.

J. Lester Scott Brunswick Favor Annie Cobb Ida Carr Cobb Carr James Cornish Charles Fogg James Pratt Helen Britt Mabel Lancaster Grant Hulse Place William Gile Margaret Westbrook Edward Gile Bertha Tibbetts Portland Richard Denham Emily Rideout Skowhegan Milton Given Shirley Humphrey Richmond Corner Frank Siegars Winifred Dodge Horace Gault Rockingham N.C

West Bath Grange discusses fruit and vegetables canning

West Bath Grange met Tuesday evening with 74 members present. The meeting opened with a song and reading by Betty Weeks. Terry Thompson read a poem "Johnny's Pa." The group discussed the question Does It Pay to Buy Fruit and Vegetables to Can, titled Paul Revere's Ride. The Grange sang God Bless America and closed with a thought from Mrs. John Howe.

West Bath

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