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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1940

Page

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October session wraps up at Sagada hoc Superior Court

The October term ends with Justice Raymond Fellows signing divorce decrees. Civil action by Mrs. Minnie Foster against bondsmen of Sherman Elliot resulted in a $2311 judgment for Foster. Cross actions between Frank Mcfarlane and Stanley Wallace favored the plaintiff in one suit and favored Mcfarlane in other actions, with various sums awarded and costs taxed. Multiple divorce decrees granted for cruel and abusive treatment, intoxication, non-support, and name changes, with custody rulings and other outcomes.

Sagadahoc Frank P. Mcfarlane Stanley E. Wallace Bath Fellows James H. Hudson Wallace Mcfarlane Macfarlane Justice Fellows Walter M. Rogers Topsham Laura A. Rogers Lettie M. Smith Phippsburg Bert H. Smith Brunswick Herbert B. Lilly Woolwich Frances M. Lilly Marie Dexter Waldo H. Dexter Arthur P. Treat Helen Treat Wilmington Del Evelyn V. LaBrie James O. LaBrie Schenectady N. Y James W. Watson Hazel B. Watson Dora A. Coombs Edmund L. Coombs Boston

Indictments Not Pressed in Arson Harboring Case

In Sagadahoc Superior Court on Wednesday last, the indictments against Kerry B. Steward and his wife of 84 Russell Street Bath charging them with being accessories after the fact in feloniously harboring arsonist Fred E. Brown were not pressed on motion by County Attorney Aldrich who stated evidence available was insufficient for conviction. Also mentioned are Ella Emmons of Bath and Mrs Curtis E. Goodwin of Rockland staying with relatives.

Kerry B. Steward Russell Street Sagadahoc Brown Ella Emmons Bath

List of Sagadahoc County Men With Draft Numbers

Bath and Sagadahoc County residents learn their draft numbers during Tuesday's Selective Service lottery. The Times lists Sagadahoc registrants in order of eligibility, from No. 158 Walter H. Moore of Topsham to No. 135 Farber M. Roger, with notes on local exemptions and cautions about quota calls.

Bath and Sagadahoc County Bath Times Office Sagadahoc Sagadahoc County Leslie T. Mortimer Topsham Times Walter H. Moore John J. Arsenault Raymond Court Earle C. Bryant RFD West Bath Charles H. Loom Richmond Elmer P. Higgins West Street Kenneth W. McDaniel Bedford Street Leo J. Cormier Oliver Street Andrew L. Stewart, Jr Washington Street Henry F. Cheetham Tedford Road Robert S. Welner Thomas J. McDonald Upper Earl R. Sawyer Andrews Road Arthur L. Ring North Bath George W. Baker Forrest R. Yates Cummings Street Emil H. Bichard White Street Joseph H. Siegars Main Street Fred G. Morse Woolwich Ralph A. MacLean Pleasant Street Stanley R. Griffin Water Street Paul LeClair Georgetown Carl R. Graves Delbert D. Lewis Tarbox Street George E. Beane Frederick M Berry Eugene F. McCarthy Front Street Frederic D. Gilmore William C. Gatch Philip A. MecVane Robert A. Hichborn Lewis C. Graves Middle Street Edward E. Haley Bowdeinham Everett S. Lowell Sebasco Estates Phippsburg Ivan M. Quinn Court Street Bathell Jr

Decision in Bay Point slot machine case postponed

Judge Gardiner R. Deering kept a ruling in the Bay Point gambling machine case of Herman A. Spinney pending until Monday to allow defense time to file a brief. Spinney, who pleaded not guilty, was held on $100 sureties. The case stems from a Sept 30 incident when a similar warrant led to Spinney’s acquittal after deputies seized a nickel slot machine from his shack on the Bay Point wharf. The State argues the machine’s presence in Spinney’s building proves maintenance for gambling. the defense claims police used subterfuge and that Spinney did not grant permission for the deputy to play. The machine remains held.

Gardiner R. Deering Herman A. Spinney Bay Point John P. Carey Spinney Charles W. Messenger Lloyd Umberhind Richmond Garrett J. Galvin Sherwood Aldrich Carey Sheriff's Department

Byhouwers Safe And Living Well In Netherlands

Ex Sheriff and Mrs Wilbur C Oliver cheerfully report to their granddaughter Mrs Evelyn Oliver Byhouwer in the Netherlands that she and all family members are well and living comfortably. The letter dated Oct 7 notes husband Jan C Byhouwer, a government scientist, remains busy with work and the family faces no food shortage beyond beef and pork restrictions.

Wilbur C. Oliver Evelyn Oliver Byhouwer Netherlands Byhouwer Jan C. Byhouwer

Bath Iron Works blaze alarm accidental at work site

Capt David Reed is confined at home with a severe cold. Fire alarm box 243 at Bath Iron Works Corp was sounded by accident during blasting in the south yard while workers install a new water main. Rotary Anns meet Thursday at Hotel Sedgwick for a Halloween luncheon at 12 30 and will sew for the Needlework Guild afterward.

David Reed Bath Iron Works Corp Rotary Anns Hotel Sedgwick Needlework Guild

Install Officers Of Myrtle Lodge Friday Evening

Myrtle Lodge U O of I O L installed new officers Friday night at eight with Mrs Gwendolyn Jordan and Miss Miriam Wetmore of Portland as installing officers. Mary S Curtis and Jennie Oliver named as assistants, with multiple committees and gifts presented. Guests from out of town included several lodge leaders from Pine Cone Merrymeeting and Brunswick. Invitation received from Merrymeeting lodge of Brunswick to attend their installation in November.

Myrtle Lodge U. O Gwendolyn Jordan Miriam Wetmore Portland Sadie Davis Mary S. Curtis Jennie Oliver Pearl Campbell Emma Daley Elsie Higgins Gertrude Stewart Davis Mary Gillespie Estella Wade Frances Clark Amelia Mitchell Sadie Savage Helen Green Edith Nash Anchorage Alice Peterson Lillian Bishop Inez Withee Pine Cone Lodge Fern Lodge Vesta Hackett Alice M. Dunning Lillian Godrich Ina Beane Merrymeeting Lodge Brunswick

Bath Women Form Willkie Club Here

A Willkie club was organized Friday at the Bath Woman's Republican club with Mrs. Edmund A. Rothwell as president and Miss Bessie E. Dickinson as secretary treasurer. The group plans to enroll women and many men in the Willkie movement and form clubs across Sagadahoc county. Harris M. Plaisted spoke from Los Angeles on Willkie’s qualifications, noting support in Portland. An office donation from ex-Gov. Percival Baxter aids volunteers who are spreading literature and registering voters for the Republican cause.

Bath Woman's Republican Club Edmund A. Rothwell Bessie E. Dickinson Sagadahoc County Rothwell Harris M. Plaisted Frederick W. Plaisted Los Angeles Calif Roosevelt Harris Plaisted Maine Wendell Willkie Plaisted Willkie Portland Percival P. Baxter

Purchases Residence by Local Iron and Steel Man

Robert J. Brownell, iron and steel salesman for Brown Wales Co., bought the Everard place on Upper Washington near King's Dock beyond Harvard. Cape Cod dwelling over 100 years old, remodel to be home for Brownell family. Mrs Moore hosted Sunday guests including Miss Celia M. Moore of Portland and Miss Virginia B. Moore of Bath.

Robert J. Brownell Cobb Road Brown Wales Co Everard Place Upper Washington Street King’s Dock Harvard Street Skillings & Co Cape Cod Frank E. Moore Celia M. Moore Portland Virginia B. Moore Bath Newton Shaw Augusta Joseph Parent Bernice Parent Donald Parent Hallowell

Winter Street Church holds annual meeting with carpet fund

At Winter Street Church the annual meeting and banquet drew 200 attendees as funds and pledges were committed to installing a new auditorium carpet. Gifts from Mrs. Low and the estate of Mrs. Southworth, plus a $1000 legacy from Mrs. Lillian Plummer, supported the effort alongside contributions from the Ladies Aid, Men's Club, and Auxiliary. Twenty one new members were welcomed.

Winter Street Church Charles C. Low Lucy Southworth Lillian G. Plummer Edward C. Plummer U.S. Shipping Board Sarah A. Hyde Jane S. Murphy Langdon T. Snipe John N. Taylor Jennie G. Silsby J. Edward Drake Prudential Committee William S. Shorey Dr. Snipe Alice E. Varney John Kimble Bruce Fulton Walter Maass Robert Huse Cecil Rowland Joseph QC Purdue Rupert M. Irvine Frederick H. Cullen Lois Estabrooks Alice Darrah Marjorie Bunker Grace Crowley Gerda Langbehn Geraldine Estabrooks Linna Marie Purdue Jeannette Underwood Gertrude Haskell Mary Morse Alma Tait Alma Swanton Anna H. Hill Eunice Perkins Eleanor Wilson Helen Higgins Doris Henderson Natalie Perkins Leona Henderson Barbara Stanton Charles W. Hybers Virginia Andre Barbara Matter Priscilla M. Trott Mary Young Elizabeth Colby Ladies Aid John A. Lord Elsie M. Folsom Ruth W. Henry J. Franklin Farnham

American Legion hears two speakers at Ro land Smith Post

James Thomas Americanization officer and Oscar Gray membership chair man spoke at a Ro land Smith Post meeting Tuesday evening. A buffet lunch followed, with reports on the Armistice Day Ball. Winter Social season plans include a club orchestra and vaudeville acts. Mrs Vincent Marck left for Quantico after three weeks with her mother in Chestnut street.

James Thomas Lincoln-Sagadahoce County Vincent Marck Quantico Ernest Eaton Chestnut — Street Eaton Virginia

Lions Club hears excellent talk on Americanism

District Governor William Niehoff spoke to the Bath Lions at Hotel Sedgwick outlining how the nation’s defense rests in citizens hearts and minds and stressing sacrifice and vigilance. A Drivers club for high school pupils was approved, and Kaltenborn night at Morse High School drew strong ticket sales with 225 reserved by midweek.

Lions Club Hotel Sedgwick William Niehoff Niehoff Edwin R. Andrews Frank M. Churchill Byron Leseur Kennebunk Kaltenborn H. V. Kaltenborn Morse High School Hallet’s. New Meadows Redlon’s

Armistice Ball Committees Named and Plans Unfold

Committees for the Armistice Ball at Columbian Hall or Armistice Hall are set, with Roland Sraith Post American Legion coordinating. Tickets sell briskly as out of town posts request seats. Lloyd Ratfnell’s 12 piece Lewiston orchestra will perform Maine music with soloists and vaudeville numbers. Governor-elect Sumner Sewall and Mrs. Sewall may lead the grand march. dinners precede the ball. Tickets available from Launcelot H. Cooper Howard W. Pratt Miles B. Hagan and Commander Edgar D. Leavitt.

Armistice Hall Roland Sraith Post American Legion Columbian Hall Waterville Brunswick Lewiston Ala Augusta Lloyd Ratfnell Maine Sumner Sewall Launcelot H. Cooper Howard W. Pratt Miles B. Hagan Edgar D. Leavitt

Mrs Howe Injured When Horse Frightened by Cyclist

Mrs Wilbur E Howe a school No 6 teacher in North Woolwich is confined at home with a dislocated left shoulder a cut above the eye and bruises after a buggy accident last Wednesday. A motorcyclist appearing around a curve frightened the horse causing the buggy to overturn midway between Arthur Hayward and William Crocker, the horse then fleeing to William Downing's home where Mrs Howe boards him. Carolyn Wing saw the incident and found Mrs Howe in pain. Dr A A Stott sent her to Bath Memorial hospital for X rays and she returned home. The accident came while the school was closed for the Maine State Teachers Association convention in Portland.

Wilbur E. Howe North Woolwich Arthur M. Hayward William L. Crocker William J. Downing

Watchmen on Duty at Harding's Plant

Bath Iron Works has set a 24 hour watchmen shift at the Harding's East Brunswick fabrication plant under construction. Nine guards serve under Capt Daly who appointed George Melzard to head the Harding's police division with Christopher Cushing replacing Melzard as assistant. The Harding's staff includes workers from the site and transfers from the main plant with a possible future expansion as the area is larger than the main plant.

Bath Iron Works Corp Harding Daly Harding's Nean Kelley Spear Yard East Brunswick

Bailey family relocates between Boothbay and Bath Iron Works

Mr and Mrs Clarence Q Bailey and daughter Linda Lee have moved from Mrs Bailey's sister's home to Boothbay for the winter while Mr Bailey continues daily commuting to Bath Iron Works. Mrs Raymond R Palmer previously at 461 Middle Street has also relocated.

Clarence Q. Bailey Linda Lee Bailey Raymond R. Palmer Middle Street Boothbay Mr. Bailey Bath Iron Works

Also Mentioned on This Page

Myrtle D. Stewart Ernest H. Stewart Lena M. Robinson Edmund C. Robinson Marcia F. Burton Ernest A. Burton Marcia F. Smith Howard W. Elliott Marion M. Elliot Seal Harbor Mount Desert Curtis E. Goodwin Kendra Rockland William J. Paisley Weeks Street Mr. Goodwin United States Herman Spinney Byhouwers Winter Street Parish U. S. Navy John Paul Jones United States Navy America William K. Rafferty Navy Washington Central Press
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