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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1943

Page

6

Society and Club News From Bath Area

Fred C. Gatcombe of Pemaquid Beach elected president of Snow Shipyards in Rockland succeeding the late Philip L. Smith. Bath Iron Works ties and local club notices fill a busy society roundup with visits, travels, and family milestones across Bath and nearby towns.

Fred C. Gatcombe Pemaquid Beach Bath Iron Works Corp Snow Shipyards, Inc Rockland Philip L. Smith Snow Yard Bath Iron Works Great Northern Paper Co

Birthday Party Marks Woolwich Man's Seventieth

Wilbur Howe of Woolwich celebrated his seventieth birthday with a family supper at his home on Monday. Mrs Howe hosted guests including relatives from Woolwich North Bath and Winchester. The evening featured Fall and Halloween decor, fish chowder, cake with 70 candles, music, and gifts for the honored guest.

Wilbur Howe Woolwich George Ames Howe Hyde Windlass Co David Henderson North Bath Roberta Emma Copeland Clark Tibbetts Woodrow Miler Charles Miller Melisa Mains Melvin Howe Pelham and Dale Elwood Howe Winchester Mass

Teachers' Club Fun at Saga dahoce Ferry House

The Teachers' Club met at Saga dahoce Ferry house with hosts Mrs. Louise Reynolds and Mrs. Ida Kelly. The program committee organized a new member initiation and a birthday surprise for Mrs. Stanwood Gilman. Miss Primrose, impersonated by Miss Minnie Grey, attended. Coffee and cake followed.

Louise Reynolds Ida Kelly Teachers’ Club Sagadahoce Ferry Senooihouse Frank J. Walker Jennie Howe Florence Temple Miss Primrose Minnie Grey Georgetown

Doil Exhibit Monday by Cosmo Gardeners

The Doll Exhibit at the Cosmopolitan clubhouse Monday features a southern scene church scene with bridal party Indian and Chinese displays. Mrs Charles L Kinney shown with her doll family may draw envy for her maternal collection. Tea will be served by club members in period dress and advance ticketing urged. Mr and Mrs Joseph Johnson of New York City plus Mrs Grant Johnson and Mrs Bruce Johnson and children visited Sligh residents.

Cosmopolitan Club Charles L. Kinney Dresden Joseph Johnson New York City Grant Johnson Bruce Johnson South Gardiner Farl Morang Sligh Street

October Session Opens in Sagada Superior Court

The October term of Sagada ho Superior court convened after 10 am with Grand Jury impaneled and 18 members hearing duties. Judge William H. Fisher presided as the docket was read and trials assigned, amid 15 cases on the list and more slated for hearing.

Sagadahoc William H. Fishe Augusta Ralph O. Dale Charles R. Sims First Baptist Church Justice Fisher Armed Services John P. Carey Edward W. Bridgnam Harold J. Rubin Charles T. Small Arthur J. Dunton J. A. Aldred Brunswick William B. Nulty Portland

Nurses' Aide Volunteers Form New Class

A meeting of Nurses' aide volunteers was held Monday afternoon at Mrs. Loyal Sewall’s home. The new class begins November 1 at the Nurses' home at Memorial hospital with Mrs. H. Edward Jacquith in charge. Those interested should call Mrs. Carl Albee at Red Cross HQ in City hall before November 1.

Loyal Sewall Washington Street Memorial Hospital H. Edward Jacquith Carl Albee Red Cross City Hall

Kingsbury Pvt Robert E Jr Returns From Furlough

Pvt Robert E Kingsbury Jr of the U S Army stationed at Fort Devens Massachusetts has returned to his post after a brief furlough spent with his parents Mr and Mrs Robert E Kingsbury Sr at their home 374 Front Street.

Donald Wishart Franklin Braintree Mass Mr. Wishart Eee Ae Percy Low Granite Street John Wishart Oliver Street John Stanton John, Jr Boston Mrs. Stanton John Cummmuiongs Oak Street Pvt Robert E Kingsbury U.S. A Fort Devens Robert E. Kingsbury, Sr Front Street

Bath man hunted after theft and Brunswick hold up

A Bath Lumber Co truck was stolen from Bath and later found in Lewiston with a loaded rifle inside. Police say a 27 year old man, five ten, 149 pounds in a red and black jacket and grey trousers, is suspected after an armed hold up of a Brunswick store. Authorities from Bath Lewiston and Auburn are searching.

Bath Lewiston Lewison Auburn Brunswick Bath Lumber Co Bertrand Lacharite

Phippsburg Roundup of Local Residents and School Notices

Mr and Mrs Harrison Bowie and Miss Phyllis Bowie return to Bath for winter after summer at their cottage. Alpert Thompson, recently home from Sanford hospital, is recovering. Colleen Wyman visits from Yarmouth Academy for weekend. Miles Webber came back from Portland after a relatives visit. Several pupils at Center school named as not absent or tardy. others were ill. Children enjoy new book shelves curtains and heater. Mrs Garret Galvin, the teacher, spent the weekend in Woolwich.

Harrison Bowie Phyllis Bowie Bath Bowie Marine Growths, Inc Alpert Thompson Sanford Hospital Colleen Wyman Yarmouth Academy Miles Webber Portland Fred Oliver Winnegance Center School Patricia James Seavey Laurence Gladys Scott Edmund Carey Wallace Jack Melvin Trott Tommy Arthur’ Brown Jean Betty Billy Howard Bowker David Young David Seneca Stanley Doughty Moreen O'Callaghan Pauline Seavey Garret Galvin Woolwich Ay Hove Beverly Moore Miss Lowell Beverly Snow P. T Joseph I. Smith Anderson Damariscotta Ker Frances Bie Swanton Wyman Gerald Clifford Robinson Meereen Martha Stanwood Gilman Irma Lee Margaret Earl Lowell Ib Moore Leston Harrington Rosalie Richards Albert Gray Robert Joseph Haskell Peter Stella Packard Bob Moore Charles Blaisdell Walter Cushing Eugene Harrington Allie Rollins George Morong School Improvement League Packard Bangor

Richmond area wedding and military family notes

The Richmond page lists an Oct. 27 wedding at Berry Hereford ranch. It also reports local Army and Navy connections including Emery Purinton's return from Camp Springs for leave and marksmanship, Sgt. Winfield Hall's hospital stay and discharge, Richard Parent’s Navy induction, Mrs. John Thrower visiting Norman for her mother’s illness, a new baby boy Harry Frederick Berry, Mrs. William Meserve’s hospital treatment, and Pvt. Harold B. Babine’s homecoming and discharge from Fort Crockett coastal artillery duty.

Richmond Berry Hereford Ranch Personal Items Corp. Tech Emery Purinton Camp Springs Field Washington, D. C Winfield Hall Springfield O'Rielly Hospital Solomons Richard Parent U. S Navy Portland Newport R. L John Thrower Judy Ann Norman Okla John Witham Ira Berry Main Street Harry Frederick Berry William Meserve

Parker Head Community Notices and School Schedule

Local village activity lists PT A events and social talks. Reports on Girl Scouts hikes, Brownies health projects, church hymn singing, and residents signing for ration book No. 4. Nearby families visit Bath Turner Lisbon Falls Lewiston and West Point Popham for weekends and hospital stays.

Week of Prayer at Wesley Methodist Church

Wesley Methodist will host a week of prayer from October 24 to 27 with services on Monday Wednesday and Friday at 7 30 p m. Monday and Wednesday observances support the Women's Union of Christian Service. Friday features speaker Mrs Raymond Hart wife of a U S Army chaplain. open to the public in the church auditorium.

Wesley Methodist Church Women's Union of Christian Service Raymond Hart U. S. Army Hart Auditorum

Personal notes from Chestnut and Washington Streets

Mrs James Goodwin of Chestnut Street and Mrs Ernest Wade of Washington Street passed Wednesday in Portland. Mrs Percy Williams of Waterville is visiting her daughter Mrs William Turpie and Mr Turpie at 976 High Street.

Catherine Campbell Washington Street June Varney Mildred Wallace Frances Young Priscilla Paisley Frances Norwood Rachel Waters Mamie Smith Beulah Pratt Peggy Brown Beatrice Williams Smith Wallace Hazel Littlefield Phylis Delano James Goodwin Chestnut Street Ernest Wade Portland Percy Williams Waterville William Turpie Turpie High Street

Richmond Woman Marries Ernest Purinton at St Matthias

Miss Alice Mary Oddy daughter of Mr and Mrs Irea W Oddy of Richmond and Ernest Elmer Purinton son of Mr and Mrs J Elmer Purinton of Litchfield wed at St Matthias Episcopal church in a white faille gown with lace yoke and full train. The ceremony featured a double ring rite performed by Rev Tom G Akeley. A reception followed at the bride’s home with about 50 guests. The couple will reside at 4 Water Street Richmond after Oct 24.

Alice Mary Oddy Irea W. Oddy Waterstreet Richmond Ernest Elmer Purinton J. Elmer Purinton Litchfield St. Matthias Episcopal Church Helen M. Specht Boston Ferne Hail Oles Lakes Ruth A. Lang Merle Lancaster Randolph Tom G. Akeley Christchurch Gardiner Donald A. Mosher Willard Lane Lillian FE. Haynes Solon W. Purinton Miss Oddy Richmond High School Maine School of Commerce Auburn Richmond Bee Partinton Litchfield Academy State Highway Commission Lawrence W. Oddy Charles B. Day Rangeley Lakes Water Street

Central League Plans Annual Parish Supper

Central Church parish supper scheduled for next Monday at 6 30 pm at the parish house. Committees lead by Mrs Rudolph McRae and Mrs Gardiner Deering oversee kitchen dining room and hosting duties with numerous co chairmen and helpers. Mrs John Starkey of Revere Mass visits relatives in town before returning home.

Central Church League Rudolph McRae Gardiner Deering Anna K. Thombs Horace Morse Charles Soule Leonard Lord Ethel Blake Hiram T. Stevens Arthur King Walter Wassmund Albert Noyes Nellie Page Audrey King Elaine Noyes Jane Stevens Barbara Kenney Ruth Sewall Betty Small Barbara Lou Deering Evelyn McPhee A Tee Ara Avery Lawrence Lord Edward Cummings Howard Steen Marius Page

Also Mentioned on This Page

Miss Mary Bates Paris Edwin H Bates Mrs. Bates William S. Newell French Maine Central System Newcomen Society Archie E. Doyle North Street New Hampshire Owen J. Ledyard North Conway Eastern Slope Inn Herbert Eldred Sagadahoc Ferry Priscilla Middleton Shirley Farnham First National Miss Middleton Luella Middleton Milton C. Trott Cambridge Maryland the Times Howard W. Mayo Army Stars and Stripes Col William Tudor Gardiner Rome Marshal Badoglio American Red Cross Etta Thurlow Duncan McInnes George H. Musk C. W. Rogers Sebasco Estates Mr. Musk Gibbons Coal Co Musk Bath Rationing Board Robert Stone Newark Stone James Murphy Bailey Street David C. Dickson Chicago Fred Griffin Mr. Griffin Los Angeles Calif Genesta Crystal Chapter Damaricoda Herbert Morse Worthy Fred Osgood Erestior Danforth David E. Rich Luther Thompson Morse Osgood Danforth Thompson Eugene O. Dauplin Tarbox Street Rockport Ro Eaton Robert Hay Portsmouth N. H Hayes Frances Quinn The City Harold L. Corliss Dyer-Flaherty Veterans of Foreign Wars W. of F. W Department of Maine Mr. Corliss Stanley Lane Beverly Ann Fred Bragg Richardson Street Hobart F. Ames Dummer Street Milton E. Cornish Middle Street New York C. J. Butka Catherine Marr R.N Baltimore U. S. Marine Hospital Luke Marr Upper Washington Street Sgt. Butka U.S.A Brooklyn N. Y Staten Island Ivan Kirkpatrick Elaine 995 Fitts Street Wilmington Del Madison Moore C. Vaughn Overman Charles R Sims Knox County Hospital Pamella Mercy Hospital Thaxter G. Hill Marriner Street George Newell Ruth John Haverhill, Mass Newell Salvation Army Warren Tozier Harry A. Beals Noble Street Lambert Park Tozier Harland A. Ladd Dorothea Fulton Ernest Fulton Glenda Howard Norman Howard Miss Fulton Wellington A. Moore Weeks Street Flossie M. Beals Pine Street Roy Harmon Russell Kenney Drayton Road Barbara Jean David Rose Jean Court Street Bernard M Johnstone State Rehabilitation Office White Tere Harland A Lice John Perry Cad. U,.s. NR Danitl Perry Wigh Street Morse High Bath Country Club Sheila Mae Owens Ednarmorial Hospital Owens Fletcher Owens Foster Point Raymond Holloway Avon, Conn Harmon Smith Cecil Drew Belfast Little River Allen H. Wood Wood, Brown & Wood Ralph Dunton Edward St. Martin Robinhood Isaac Thibodeau van Buren Henry Trotman Fred Cook South Portland Gardiner R. Deering Turner Court Florence Carlton A. B. LeCompte Carl C. Langbehn George J. Engemann Gorham Farwell Cumberland Center Alton Strout Norris Strout Scotia Nancy Farwell Louisa Glindmyer Fred Glindmyer Allen Glindmyer Fancher Cleveland Barstow Joanne Newman E. Getchell Wiscasset Albert Douglass Albert, Jr Gregory Robert L. Reeder Boston City Hospital Dr. Munro Francis W. O'Brien D. D O'Brien Andrews Madison Avenue Baptist Church Eugene Pierce West Southport Robert Jewell Jewell Douglass Merrill Toi- Va Johnson Seth S. Mullin Mrs. Howe Arrows Edithe Weston Paul Jesse Snoulding Georgie Walker Merle Jameson Nellie Davis Alice Norton Alice Galvin Cosmo Charles Arrowsie Frank W. Rittall Carl E. Albee Belle Coffin Bessie E. Dickinson Dora L. Howard Cynthia M. Moses Mary J. Quimby Bowdoin Nathan Doughty Bowdoinham Henry E. Cornish Milton Givin Jouseph G. Stevens Phippsburg Harry PB. Williams Wallace W. Gardner Earl A. McFee Charles A Rogers Topsham Mary A. Atwood Fred Daggett Ruth Hildreth West Bath William E. Greig George M. Ames Arrowsic Ruby D. Harris Marie O Berry Verne B. Bimson Belle B. Briggs Alfred E. Carpenter George A Churchill Alden P. Denham Estelle R. Ledyard Arthur E. Card Bowdinham Lona S. Hackett Zina W. Maxwell Marjorie L. Hagan Madeline M Richardson Richmond Charles T. Blake A. H. Patridge Frank Preble Harry Whitney Topsham Harry Edgecomb Justus Ripley Elmer Tripp Grace Williams Lulie A. Donnell Lillian D. Fitch Driver Harold B. Babine Us.a E. A. Babine West Street Fort Crockett Galveston Texas Coast Artillery Babine Parker Harold Woodward North Bergen N. J George Woodward New Jersey Turner Lisbon Falls Gilbert Woodward Edith Hemmer James Nestle H. D. Mank Peter Parrett A. E. Oliver Beatrice Denningham Wilfred Libby Lewis Lowell Parker Head Frank Burnell Olive Deejay L. Forrest Wyman Marie Fred Richards Bert Nisbet Bath Hospital Bobby West Point Popham Tina Smith Earl Thurlow Roy Smith Purinton-Oddy Bride Central League John Starkey Revere
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