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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1943

Page

4

Wiscasset Club Holds Fall Meeting and Local Notes

The Wiscasset Women's Club held its fall meeting in the Congregational vestry with a resignation read from Mrs. Torrey and announced October 22 as the teachers reception. Members on the hospitality committee were named and Mrs. Roscoe McFadden of Bath spoke on flower arrangements. A social tea followed as the 568th Fire Society meeting at The Ledges noted Knight's long membership and the Orgaan Society met with 30 members. Personal items record visitors, travels, marriages, promotions, and local family updates.

Harold Englebrekt Charles Torrey Harold D. Haggett Harold Blanchard Earl D. Rines Clarence Race Harold Campbell Virginia Butler Academy Mary Holson Roscoe P. McFadden Bath Charles S. Cowley Ellsworth W. Holbrook Leon G. Flood John F. Jackson Sidney G. Evans Lon Jewett Eugene McGrath John B. Downey William H. Burton Charles E. Knight Mr. Knight Wilard Charles S. Sewall Organ Society Congregational Vestry Harriet Jackson Mary Marston Sue Bailey Evelyn Hutchins Demons Demons Viola Adams Mary Bemis Richard Gowen Arrowsie Archie L. Rines Charles Pugh Malvern Sewall Jasper Rines Salem Mass Niva Groves Brian Nate Rines Laura Seavey Federal Street Carrie Dearing Edward Burns Ernest W. Colby Selma Nason Congregational Church Robert Heigam

Special Town Meeting on West Bath School Funding Offer

A special town meeting will be held at Littlefield school in West Bath on Thursday at eight to decide whether to accept Lanham Act funds for public school maintenance and operation. The funds amount to 1147 dollars and respond to increased school burden from defense workers moving to town. Cosmopolitan club holds a rummage sale Thursday afternoon at the clubrooms with general chairwoman and assistants to meet Wednesday at two to arrange garments for sale.

West Bath Littlefield School Cosmopolitan Club

From where I sit to me on a train

A speaker recalls a casual encounter with a reader who challenges his writing about beer. The exchange emphasizes the right of Americans to drink if they choose, contrasting personal taste with press responsibility. Voltaire is invoked to underscore free expression.

Voltaire

West Bath sewing group gathers at grange hall

West Bath women active in Red Cross work meet at the grange hall with good attendance. Next meeting set for November 1 and attendees are urged to bring their own lunch. Numerous local residents visit, host, and share news of families and friends around Bath.

West Bath Sewing Group Grange Hall West Bath Red Cross John Perkins Carol Francis Pfe Arthur Carlton Roland Carlton Norman Gertrude Greenleaf Dorothy Amos Howard Carlton Arrowsic Harold Crocker Fred Crocker Cumberland Percy Holbrook Samuel Guptill Sandra Stanley Williams Mary Bailey Harry Booker East Brunswick James Apt Shirley James Brunswick Marshall Boudreau Lena Larrabee John Edwin Oliver Ellen Pittsburgh Pvt Camp Campbell Pfc Gladys Frye Warren Grey Bucksport William Morson Bangor Frances Willams Augustus Leavitt Tops=m Harding Sewall Jewett Stanley Haley F. Deehan Warren Babbige Lucille Isleboro Larrabee Grove Babbige Hardings Clifton Babbige John Zerella Ralph Williams Edward Williams Boston Hazel Heath Ernest Rose Charles Hammons Bath Iron Works Belfast Merton Wright Bath Walter Larra Woolwich William Brown A. Howard Mc Ronald Clarence White U. S. Merchant Marine Herbert White Africa Margaret Robichaud Joseph Robichaud Henry Boudreau Robert Metcalf Charles H. Bates Beachmont Mass Leon Bates Bates Cooke Larrabee’s Rove Dyer-Flaherty Post

Early Christmas Mailing Urged Amid Car Shortage

Postal officials warn that railroad car shortages will force earlier mailing of Christmas packages to ensure timely arrival. Labor shortages hit many post offices but the cars scarcity is the main constraint prompting the note.

Capacity House Hosts Kacey Kapers Night in Baxter Hall

A large Sagadahoc Council Knights of Columbus audience at Baxter Hall enjoyed a diverse program led by the Kacey Kapers group. The evening featured Miss Madelyn Kronstand, Betty Anderson, the Arsenaults and others in songs, dances, and comedy, capped by a Floradora Girls of 1898 act and a grand finale of God Bless America.

Kacey Kapers Columbus Baxter Hall Sagadahoc Knights of Columbus Brunswick Lorenzo Masse Madelyn Kronstand Andrew Hart Monty Buteau Betty Anderson Edward Murphy Richard Robert Arsenault Chattanooga Rena Ulmer Portsmouth N. H Alex Burgess Arthur Bourque Kacey Kenneth Weeks Leeman Eddie Arsenault Dinah America

Mizpah Class Hosts Meeting And Halloween Party

Mizpah class of the First Baptist Church met at the home of Mrs. Floyd Barnes on Washburn street. Members voted to attend evangelistic services next week and planned a Halloween party for Oct 26 at Mrs. Harold Carter's home. Rev. Charles R. Sims led a Bible study on the Sermon on the Mount. A surprise birthday tribute was given to President Mrs. J Russell Grant. Present were several members and Mr. Sims. A flash flood from heavy rain breached the Little River lower dam at Belfast leaving 5,000 residents without water and destroying a 200 foot steel bridge. Water pumping was halted. officials said a week to restore service. The State Health Department ordered emergency chlorination and water was being pumped from a pond into mains by an auxiliary fire department.

First Baptist Church Floyd Barnes Washburn Street Harold Carter North Street St. Matthew Charles R. Sims Little River Belfast State Department of Public Health Nit

Popham Beach School Announces Afternoon Closures

Popham school will close Wednesday Thursday and Friday afternoons for War Ration Book 4 registration for Popham Beach residents. One adult may register all family members and applicants must show War Ration Book 3. Mrs G Lillian Spencer will oversee registration and if finished by day two, regular sessions resume Friday.

Popham School Popham Beach Lillian Spencer Popham Schools Percy Gloria Thomas Rhode Island School of Design Providense R.I Clarence Perkins Pvt Roland Bowie Louisiana Lincoln Bowie Alvin Partridge Gerald Clifford Bowie Bobby Ronnie Joanne Douglas Bowie Jack Nancy Ralph Young Harry Stewart Stanford Bowie Raymond Lawrence Gould Lewis Bowie Theresa Lester Morse Judy Norman Perkins Stanley Perkins Bion Bowie Miss Bragg Frank Jones Bath Sgt Edward Jones U.S.A Charlene Rogers William , Wallace Herbert Mitchell Lester Oliver Minot Percy Minot Gilbert Doris Jean Graves Harpswell Ellison Moody Moses Chandler Samuel Grady Donald Small Ralph Spinney, Jr Spinney Ralph Spinney Ernest Spinney Cpl University of New Hampshire Edgar Hancock Popham Paul Davis L. J. Preney Freeport Herbert J. Kellaway Newton Center Mass Hazel Young Inez Bousquet Popham Road Carol Stevens Catherine Legard Brewster Sedgwick Stevens Cottage John Linder Weston Marie Harold

Woolwich Community Notices and Visits Highlight Local Life

Florence Temple and Frank J. Walker will distribute War Ration Book 4 at Chopps and Day's Ferry schools on Wednesday to Friday and Wednesday to Thursday respectively. A Mother's club meeting planned a Halloween party. Sunday services were canceled due to a storm. Local residents visit friends and relatives in Cambridge, Philadelphia, Boston, and New York, with travel to Bath Iron Works and Merchant Marine service noted.

Florence Temple Chopps Frank J. Walker Newal Hall Nequasset Sagadahoc Ferry Florence Carlton Cambridge Philadelphia George M. Carlton Carlton Blanche Littlefield Portland Day's Ferry Walter Smith Friendship Ada Norris Smith Maxine Walker Boston Louise Cerica Annie Cuningham Jennie Howe George Gainsley Earl Gainsley Kittery Roland Raines Raleigh N. C William Raynes Evelyn Alice Young Bath Carl Longfellow Clifford Richey Chicopee Falls Mass Elwood Howe Dorchester Wilbur Howe John Leonard New York Harriet Howard Pembroke Maria Savage Bath Iron Works Farnham H. Rice Ralph Rice Merchant Marine Sheepshead Bay Parker Chaney Arrowsic Baptist Convention Freeport

Miss Anna Simpson Promotes 4-H Certificates at Middle Bridge

Miss Anna Simpson of Rockland visited town schools Friday to support 4-H clubs. Certificates were awarded to Mary Lou Dyer Franklin James Richard Dyer Edna and Virginia Robbins at Middle Bridge school. Mrs. Cora Gahan stayed with Mrs. Harold Bickford. War Ration book 4 distributions fill the next days. Eastern River Grange reports growth with new members.

Anna Simpson Rockland Middle Bridge School Mary Lou Dyer Franklin James Richard Dyer Edna Virginia Robbins Cora Gahan Harold Bickford Christie Robbins Grant Bath L. A. Bailey Eastern River Grange

Miss Sadie Sampson Returns Home From Visit

Miss Sadie Sampson, visiting her sister Mrs. Harry F. Smith and Mr. Smith at 39 Allen Street, returned to her Rockland home on Monday afternoon.

Sadie Sampson Harry F. Smith Mr. Smith Allen Street Rockland

Beacon Street Women to Host Christmas Sale Preparations

The Women’s Society of Christian Service at Beacon Street church planned the annual sale for November 17 in the vestry with a chicken pie supper in the evening. Committees were named for aprons fancy work neckties handkerchiefs greens and victory sweets. Officers and members also hosted a recent meeting and discussed October 20 supper for the Good Will club.

Women's Society of Christian Service Beacon Street Arthur M. Packard Marion Bowie Orange W. J. Craft Good Will Club Bessie Tedford Mattie Bachelder Georgie Pierce Polly Douglas W. Stiles Bessie Madden Ethelyn Pinkham Evelyn Madden Fannie Nickerson Jane Shea Lula Lemont Nellie Webber Blanche Locke Bessie Clark W. Knapp Helen Crocker Aubrey Steen Nettie Teeling E. Eldridge C. Kinney Arthur Packard Bertha Henderson McKay Eldridge E. Lemont

Sagadahoc Probate Court Clears October Session

The Sagadahoc Probate Court met Tuesday with Judge Arthur J. Dunton. Filings include administrations for Randall S. Warren and George W. Wilson and wills for Joanna M. Hodgkins. Inventories and accounts were filed for multiple estates. licenses to sell real estate granted. conservators appointed for Frank M. Lamb and Mabel B. Merrill.

Sagadahoc Arthur J. Dunton Edwin W. Warren Randall S. Warren Bowdeinham George W. Wilson Bath George W. Wilson Jr Joanna M. Hodgkins Charlotte C. Owen Elmer Hodgkins Caroline E. Hodgkins George H. Hodgkins John P. Carey Richard C. Gackenbach Clifford H. Rogers Admr George E. Rogers Bowdoin Frank G. Page Mary B. Page Guardian Ralph H. Rogers Marian M. Fields Harriet L. Mitchell David C. Stinson Angie G. Stinson Arrowsie Ida C. Purington Carlos C. Purington Frank M. Lamb Mabel B. Merrill

Tragic Drowning Near Benedicta In Aroostook County

Hoskins 27 of Hyden and Engle 21 of Ary near Hazard drowned when the canoe they paddled at Plunkett pond overturned during potato harvest on the farm of Joseph P. Rush Benedicta area in Aroostook County.

Nney ‘Hoskins Hyden Leonard Engle Ary Hazzard Benedicta Aroostook County Joseph P. Rush Plunkett Pond

Swift family plans Maine coastal visit next summer

J Otis Swift and wife, long respected New York World Telegram editor and author on plants, hope to return to the rocky coast of Maine if travel improves. Meanwhile War Ration Book 4 distribution runs in Georgetown over three days with Miss Minnie Gray assisting.

J. Otis Swift Nature New York World-Telegram Rocky Maine Swift Georgetown Minnie Gray

Nequasset Auxiliary Sewing Bee Held at Bailey Home

Mrs. Bernicee Bailey entertained the Nequasset Auxiliary on the Wiscasset road for an October meeting. They sewed pillow slips and aprons for the Christmas sale and planned the next gathering on Oct 28 at Mrs. Henry Dubar's Nequasset home. The group honored their oldest and youngest members, Dora Bailey and Norman Holbrook, with several other members present.

Bernicee Bailey Nequasset Wiscasset Road Henry Dubar Auxiliary Dora Bailey Norman Holbrook Mae Gilmore Daisy Elwell Amy Cromwell Ethel Bailey Thelma Squires

Fire Department Vaudeville Show Sets Eight Acts

Bath Iron Works Fire Department plans a two night vaudeville show at Morse High School with four acts booked including Charles and Barbara in Taps for Fun and the Three Joy Sisters. Boudini and Micky Flynn also appear with modern humor. A possible Brunswick visit Friday benefits Naval Air Station personnel.

Bath Iron Works Fire Department Morse High School Charles Barbara Charlie Joy Sisters Boudini Micky Flynn Brunswick Naval Air Station

Knights Eye Forming a St Marys Choir

At a Knights of Columbus meeting on Oct 17 Grand Knight Alex Burgess discussed forming a male choir for St Marys church. Interested members should contact Rev Cummings at St Marys rectory. John Mulcahy was named November activities chairman and the Oct 30 Sagadahoc Council dance was canceled.

Knights of Columbus Alex Burgess St. Mary's Church Cummings St. Mary's John Mulcahy Sagadahoc

Luke Enjoys Annual Vacation From Hyde Windlass Co

Roger M. Luke, 103 Middle Street, assistant engineer at the Hyde Windlass Co., is taking his yearly vacation, with nothing reported about work disruptions or assignments.

Roger M. Luke Middle Street Hyde Windlass Co

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Wiscasset Edward Pomeroy Haggett's Garage Frank Creamer Creamer Britton Detroit Mich Creamer Washington Street Lara Coffin Albion Fred Enger Mr. Enger Gerald Sherman Dodge Philip B. Alen Mattie Stilphen Everett W. Jackson Edward Evans High Seas L c Bradford Redennett, Jr Scott Field St. Louis Lawrence P. Radley Radley Andrea Getchell Joan Edith Quincy Franklin D. Radley Wollaston Newman E. Getchell Edgewater Farm Fore River Memoriam Silas Lee Merry Nellie Merry Genesta Genesta Chapter Masonic Temple Evelyn Morse Johnny Bowers Hassett Katherine Leonard Annette Merrill Viola Osgood Caroline Day Fred Osgood Burt Lonn Joe Marsh Joe Miao Brewing Industry Foundation Frank H. Holley Main ST Waterville Knights of Columbus Entertainment Women’s Society of Church Clarence Kneeling Kneeling Leroy Moore Leila Oliver Arthur Delano Richmond Ardene Pinkham Byron Campbell Harmon's Harbor Mary Campbell Howard Nash Herman Spinney Nequasset Auxiliary Has. & Sewing Bee Bernicce Bailey
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