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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1941
Page
7
A catalog of clothing and linen items including union suits hosiery mittens sleeping garments diapers knit bands shirts dresses overalls sheets quilts pajamas sweaters underwear trousers pillow cases skirts and related textile goods listed by the guild.
A midnight blaze gutted the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Heal at Georgetown Center near Robinhood Cove. Firefighters cut a roof hole to reach the flames as water supply was secured from the cove. damage estimate and insurance coverage are noted, with the Heal family finding temporary refuge nearby.
Mr and Mrs Heal stay with daughter Mrs Charles Andre on High street for a few days and then move into the Heal cottage after improvements to the property.
At a Monday meeting the Cosmopolitan Garden club outlined its annual Children’s party on December 22 at the club and the greens table for the Christmas sale. Four chairmen appointed include Miss Margaret Adams for Conservation and Mrs. Arthur Packard for Horticulture. The Medomak region garden clubs plan a Belfast gathering on November 4 with federation president Mrs Stewart Oberton.
Dr Clinton A Clauson Maine Internal Revenue Col lector addressed Roland Smith post A L in American Legion hall on National Defense Bonds and Stamps program during a supper for sustaining members. Gov Sewall sent flowers. Miss Madelyn Shaw and others performed. post bought a $100 bond. attendance was affected by conflicting activities.
The Free Will Workers met at Corliss street church on Oct. 22 to sew and perform Red Cross work. A donation of twelve pillow slips was voted for the hospital. Mrs. Moffatt received a birthday bouquet and cake, with tea served in her honor.
The American Red Cross rooms at Front and Cedar streets are open Tuesdays 9 am to 5 pm and Wednesdays and Thursdays 1 30 to 4 30 pm. Volunteers assist sewing, packing and pressing with Mrs. Louis A. Dole in charge Tuesday, Mrs. A L Kramer on Wednesday, a private group on Wednesday, and Mrs. Bernice MacDonald on Thursday. Newcomers are invited to help as the work expands for shipping. Mr and Mrs Hobart Ames of Dummer street were dinner guests in Portland.
Mrs. Virginia Golder Sanborn and Walter Kenneth MacNaughton wed in Bath on Sunday afternoon at three with a single ring ceremony at the Winter Street parsonage. Attendants were Miss Janice Chesman and Owen MacNaughton. The bride wore green with bronze and yellow corsage. reception followed at the bride’s home for about 50 relatives and friends. The couple will reside at 1168 Washington Street.
A pre nuptial surprise party and shower was hosted by Mrs Carlton Perry at 70 Winship Street Bath in honor of Mrs Sanborns approaching marriage to Walter Kenneth McLewis McNaughton of Hallowell. The event featured pink and white decorations a wedding bell arch and a cake with a bride and groom. Mrs Sanborn a Morse High and Maine General Hospital nurse was honored as guests including Mrs Herbert Pierce and Mrs Norman Adams attended.
The Grace church parish house hosted a dessert bridge by the Junior League to raise money for new furniture in Memorial hospital’s Children's ward. Nineteen tables played. prizes went to eight named winners and a pink begonia to a separate recipient.
Miss Dorothy Thebeau was guest of honor at a kitchen shower Monday evening hosted by Miss Rita Cummings of 149 Oak Street. The event included refreshments served by Miss Ellen Stevens with several invited guests from South Portland Brunswick Bowdoinham and Portland, including Mrs. James Jenkins and Mrs. Lawrence Sprague.
Classifieds rate and submission deadline for farm city and share property ads. Contact Fred B Reed Co. manager Stanley E Wallace at 93 Front St Bit Tel 514-W 12-300 to place or view listings before noon Wednesday.
Miss Marjorie Houle daughter of Mr and Mrs Newell Houle of Michigan married Ray E Parker Jr son of Mr and Mrs Ray E Parker of Cummings Street in a single ring ceremony at the bride's uncle Grace Johnsons home 86 Court Street. Dr David L Wilson officiated in the living room decorated with pink flowers. The bride wore her Morse High School graduation gown of white silk net. Attendant Mrs Grace Johnson wore pale pink net. Best man was groom's uncle Mr Johnson. A buffet luncheon followed and guests included Mrs George R Perry and Mrs Eugene Footer. The newlyweds plan to live with his parents after a brief honeymoon.
Pleasing reports of the rum mage sale on October 20 and the annual parish supper on October 22 were presented by Miss Alice E Varney treasurer at a brief meeting of the Winter Street Church Ladies Aid. Forty two attended with hostesses named.
About 80 attended Solar Lodge No. 14 F and A M in Masonic Temple for its annual inspection led by Clifford A. Somerville from Portland. Karcher S. Jackson of Solar Lodge presided as district deputy grand master of the 14th district. Master Mason degree work was shown. Guests came from Oregon and towns including Augusta Boothbay Harbor East Boothbay Ellsworth and Wiscasset. Supper was served by Genesta chapter No. 73 O E S. Stated meeting set for Nov 3. Past Masters night on Nov 10 and E A degree work planned for Nov 24.
Bowdoinham reports the first student council at Coombs High with officers and class reps. The Echo staff includes Donald Chesley as editor in chief and Margaret Ayer among editors. A First Aid class met at Mrs Libby’s. a box social is planned at Jefferson School to raise funds. Local clubs like Electa chapter and Wide World Guild host meetings and Halloween events. A truck fire near Bowdoinham and a new engagement are noted, plus a four Grange union meeting and a birth in Brunswick.
A crowded log of visits and travels across Maine and nearby towns features Miss Louisa Given visiting her parents in Maine, Linwood Riders from Portland, Mrs. Sherman Hamilton from Chebeague Island with granddaughter, and several others. The items note weekend guests, short trips to Portland and Bangor, hunting trips to Greenfield, and teachers convention travels.
A surprise shower was held Monday at Louise Cribby home in Bonnie Brook East Brunswick honoring her upcoming marriage to Kenneth Lovett on November 6. Guests delivered gifts in a large blue and white umbrella with refreshments served. Attendees included residents from Wiscasset South Portland Bath and York among others.
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph E. Milliken and their son R. Eugene Jr. visited their parents Mr. and Mrs. George A. Milliken at 71 Pear Street in Topsham. Also guests were Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Neilson and their son Peter from Topsham.
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