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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1941

Page

6

Lancaster Cole wedding ties Auburndale and Chestnut Hill경

Miss Phyllis Cole of Auburndale Massachusetts married Burton S. Lancaster of Chestnut Hill Massachusetts in a Tuesday morning ceremony at Winter Street church conducted by Rev. Joseph O Purdue. A Bath Country Club reception followed. Attendants included Mrs. Arthur Chamberlain Hollis Walker. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Brownell and others from Bath Brunswick and Bruns wick.

Phyllis Cole Auburndale Mass Burton S. Lancaster Chestnut Hill Winter Street Joseph O. Purdue Bath Country Club Lancaster Harold W. Cole South Harpswell H. F. Lancaster Newton High School Kyle Military School Gamma Tau Fraternity Hugh Nawn Contractors Arthur Chamberlain Hollis Walker Brunswick Robert L. Brownell Bath Charles A. Sadler Hollis A. Walker

Ena Curry Speakers at Rotary Luncheon

Ena Curry co director of Casco Bay Camp Sebasco speaks at the Rotary luncheon at Hotel Sedgwick. She has 18 months in the United States working with the Child Study Movement placing European refugee children. Previously she ran a private London school. The Bath Rotary club and local support aided a plays event.

Sedgwick I Ena Curry Casco Bay Sebasco Curry New York London Te Tin Puole Bath Rotery Club Justo Ho Mailer Poe Teetin Samuel Cat Jr Uronyewiek

Maine golfer receives commission as second lieutenant

Rodney E. Ross Jr. of Tin City Maine was commissioned a second lieutenant and assigned to Co G 103d Infantry for duty. He trained at Georgia Tech and Bowdoin and previously served in Maine National Guard and ROTC at Georgia Tech. Haviland and Dale Harper left Sunday for a week’s vacation in Boston.

Rodney E. Ross, Jr Tin City Maine Co. G. 103d Infantry Army National Guard Ross Georgia Institute of Technology Ourse High Hebron Academy Georgia Tech Bowdoin College 103Rd Infantry Haviland Dale Harper Boston

August weather mirrors prior year with drought persists

August weather showed little variation from the previous year with many warm days and low rainfall. Twenty six fair days this year versus twenty seven last year, one rainy day vs two, and four partly shower days amid ongoing drought and water scarcity in wells and cisterns.

Mercury

Young Folks Return From Camp Manitou

Twelve youths from Winter Street and Central churches ended a week at Camp Manitou on Lake Medomak in Washington and returned home Monday. Mrs David Henderson, Walter McNaughtor, and Rev Joseph O Pur dus accompanied the group home. Bath attendees included Walter Maas, Drury and Martha Morse, Barbara Page, Natalie Perkins, Jeannette Colley, Eunice Melzard, Linna Marie Purdue, Norma Hathorne, Pearl Hathorne, Gertrude Haskell, and Leona Henderson.

Winter Street Camp Manitou Lake Medomak Washington David Henderson Walter McNaughtor Joseph O. Purdus Bath Walter Maas Drury Martha Morse Barbara Page Natalie Perkins Jeannette Colley Eunice Melzard Linna Marie Purdue Norma Hathorne Pearlathorne Gertrude Haskell Leona Henderson

Tuesday’s Bath Marine Band Concert Shines

Eddie Gau dreaul conducts his first Bath Marine Band program to pleased Bath residents. The outdoor set features a march, popular tunes, a medley of Old Time pieces, and Jarret’s Dawn in the Forest overture. This is the third of four concerts planned for the season. Mr and Mrs Percy Robbins returned from Boston and suburbs after a nine hour drive due to Saturday traffic.

Bath Eddie Gaudreaul Bath Marine Band Jarret Percy Robbins Dike Street Boston

Bus Fatally Strikes 18 Month Old Sylvia Radley

Local police continue the probe into the Thursday accident on Upper Washington Street that killed 18 month old Sylvia Radley, daughter of Charles and Mrs. Radley of 91 Bowery Street. Investigators interviewed witnesses as the mother described the scene at Memorial Hospital. The driver Lincoln Johnson halted the bus after the child darted in front of the vehicle. The father works for Cullen Transportation Co. and was located in Salem, Mass.

Sylvia Radley Charles Radley Bowery Street Memorial Hospital North End Community Club Upper Washington Street Lincoln Johnson Radley Cullen Transportation Co Salem Mass Dana York Percy W. Kingsbury New York Mr. Radley

Hatch Inman Wedding Brings Lewiston Couple Home

Miss Helen Lillian Inman of Ithaca N Y married Stanley Pierce Hatch of Lewiston at the groom’s grandmother's home on Green Street. The ceremony was by Rev Louis A Dole with a small gathering. reception followed and couple will live at Kevaun Manor Lewiston.

Helen Lillian Inman Lewis Inman Ithaca N. Y Stanley Pierce Hatch Lewiston Robert Bosworth Hatch Washington Street Davis Hatch Green Street Louis A. Dole Carl Albve Charles Fulkerson Kennueta Orr Darien Conn Balti Hatch Tateh Kevaun Manor Main Street Lewston

Double Attempt At Death In Police Cell

Donald N. Sterling of Bath tried twice to end his life in a City Hall cell on Friday night. Officers found him hanging by a necktie and later by a shoe lace, both thwarted before harm occurred. He had been jailed for intoxication and faced a 90 day Augusta jail sentence.

Donald N. Sterling Bath City Hall Sterling Augusta James DeCapua Percy W. Kingsbury Jacob Smith Gardiner R. Deering

Carter Hatch Wedding Services On Saturday Evening

A formal home wedding occurred Saturday at eight in Pemiquid Harbor with Rev. Cecil Witham officiating. Marilyn Florence Hatch married Nelson Carter in a single ring ceremony before family and close friends. The couple's reception followed with a menu of chicken and lobster salads, rolls, olives, cakes, fruit punch, and mints. The bride, a Morse High School graduate, wore a white voile gown and carried gladioli.

Pemaquid Harbor Ralph Hatch Sagadahoc Ferry Daytona Beach Fla Marilyn Florence Hatch Nelson Carter Wallace Carter Holly Hill Cecil Witham Damariscotta Congregational Church Archie L. Seekins Cape Elizabeth Hoyt Carter Red Banks N. J Morse High

Philip Bruso Psychic Readings and Bath listings

Well known psychic reader offers readings all day Sunday and every evening except Saturday from 7 to 9 p m. No fee if not satisfied. Address 36 Dummer St Bath contact Tel 235-W. Also listing farm city and property listings with Fred B Reed Co manager Stanley E Wallace 93 Front St Bath Tel 514-W.

Philip Bruso Dummer St. Bath Fred B. Reed Co Stanley E. Wallace Front St. Bath

Chapter Founders of D A R Attend Annual Meeting

Officers of the Chapter Founders club of the Maine D A R were re elected at Friday’s Sedgwick meeting Luncheon followed by a business session The group heard from state regent Margaret Melilroy who praised national defense and Maine readiness Kennebec county leads Maine in chapters and members Attendees included Jessie E Clarke Mary Hill and Mary Mellilroy founders of Maine chapters

Kennebec County Maine Clarke Pemaquid Head Tide Miss Hill Topsham-Brunswick Col. Dummer Sewall Bath

Deland Groom and Portland Nurse Wed in Local Ceremony

The couple met through work and education before marriage. The bride trained at Maine General Hospital School of Nursing in Portland and studied dental assisting. she previously worked with Dr. Herbert T. Caverly. The groom, a Deland High School graduate, works on a Government project with Reed & Reed. Out of town guests included several relatives from New York, Connecticut, and Maine. They will reside at 500 Middle Street in an apartment prepared for them.

Maine General Hospital Portland Herbert T. Caverly Florida Deland Fla Reed & Reed Kenneth Hatch Kenneth, Jr East Norwich L. L N. Y Ralph Reynolds Marie Burt Hatch Woolwich Eliot Hatch Brooklyn Arthur Weeks Bristol Clara Fossett Orono Ethelyn Hatch Ware House Point Conn Carter Middle Street

Cunningham Reynolds Wedding Held Friday at First Baptist

Miss Gladys Reynolds and Curtis C Cunningham wed Friday at 8 p m in the First Baptist parsonage with Rev Charles R Sims officiating. Attendants were Geraldine Cunningham and Arthur Donough of Arrowsic. A reception at the bride’s home followed.

Gladys Reynolds Curtis C. Cunningham First Baptist Church Charles R. Sims Geraldine Cunningham Arthur Donough Arrowsie Lawrence Alexander Brunswick Cunningham Arthur Reynolds Valley Road Mr. Cunningham Clinton Cunningham Arrowsic Bath Iron Works Corp

Marriage Intentions Filed in City Clerk Office

Marriage intentions list four couples including Thomas J. Malia and Gladys V. Hamblen of Bath plus John R. Lakobsen and Esther Vigeland of Norway and Donald W. Garland with Arlene L. McIver of Bowdoin. The notices name the parents and towns in Maine and Brooklyn New York.

Gilmore Thomas J. Malia Michael Malia Libbycourt Gladys V. Hamblen Bath Mary O. Thurston Stonington John R. Lakobsen Brooklyn N. Y Esther Lakobsen Norway Esther Vigeland Knud M. Vigeland Donald W. Garland North Bath Sarah Garland Bowdoin Arlene L. McIver Edward D. McIver

Queen Esther Lodge elects new officers

Queen Esther Rebekah lodge members selected new officers at the Odd Fellows Hall on Tuesday. Names include Ethel Potter as Noble Grand Lenora Moore Vice Grand Annette Pinkham recording secretary Mae Ward financial secretary and Jennie Farrin treasurer. Also noted is a Bar Harbor Cadillac Mountain trip by the Bart ers and Homans over Labor Day weekend.

Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellows Hall Ethel Potter Lenora Moore Annette Pinkham Mae Ward Jennie Farrin Pond

Bowdoinham news includes assault conviction and community events

Douglas Crowley of Bowdoin faced Trial Justice James Ames on an assault and battery charge in Bowdoinham. He received a one year probation and a $18.35 fine for an incident at Emma Lapierre’s dine and dance hall in Topsham. Sheriff Frank Carver made the arrest. The issue also lists multiple local social events, visits, and gatherings around Bowdoinham including farm bureau activities, club meetings, and visits from residents of nearby towns.

Douglas Crowley Bowdoin James Ames Emma Lapierre Topsham Emma Frank Carver Bowdoinham Farm Bureau Sagadahoc Grange Hall Bowdoin Center Mary Hardie Ox-Bow Farm Mary Lilly R. D. Purington Clara Fogg George Hamilton Jane Browne Arthur Curtis J. Bowdoin Lilly Richard Malden Mass David Crockett and Son Bowdeinham Chester Hobart Wayne Rich Mr. Hobart

Mrs Carrie Walker Dies At Bowdoinham Home

Mrs Carrie E Walker 51 of Bowdoinham died at her Bowdoinham home Saturday. Widow of Guy L Walker she was born in East Oxford June 10 1890, daughter of Thomas A and Edith Clark Johnson. Survived by daughter Louise Baxter Bowdoinham mother Mrs Johnson South Paris three brothers Thomas Ralph Johnson South Paris Milton Johnson Auburn a sister Annetta L Walker New Gloucester two grandchildren Charles Baxter and Doris Galpin Bowdoinham.

Carrie E. Walker Bowdoinham Guy L. Walker East Oxford Thomas A Edith Clark Johnson Walker Louise Baxter Bowdeinham Johnson South Paris Thomas and Ralph Johnrson Milton Johnson Auburn Annetta L. Walker New Gloucester Charles Baxter Doris Galpin

Doris Delong Weds Elbridge Small In Gardiner

Miss Doris Delong marries Elbridge Small, son of Bowdoin resident Frank Small. Mrs Small has resided with Mr and Mrs Ernest Sylvester for years. Coast Guard Artillery recruit Robert Chesley from Bowdoin stationed in Virginia. Nearby residents Lynde Heath, Miss McPherson, Charlie Pratt spent weekend with Miss McPherson in Mapleton. George Artimas of Lynn and Mary Heath hosts noted guests. Frank Heath family with Mabel visits Ocean Park to bring home Bertha Heath who attended Maine Federation Baptist School. Arthur Morang of Brunswick stays with grandmother Hazel Turner.

Albert Fox Florence Albert, Jr Montrose N. Y Harold Fox Barbara Weymouth Mass Milton Given Margaret Rich Bath Karl Hatch Alexander Cairns Edgar Rogge Conn Erla Esther Brown Waterville Margo McCloud Jamestown R. I Sylvia Stevens Loretta Flanders Davis Bangor Carrie Kendall Harold McPherson Brownville McPherson N. J Mary Ronalder Mount Vernon Florida Mary Hardie Donald Mayo Auburn Frank P. Webber Oscar Diggs William George Reed New York City Archibald Craig Briggs Downer Bernard Jamison Robert Martha Gardiner Maurice Libby Windsor Sylvia Abbott Brunswick Evelyn Lindsey Clayton Frederick Frank Eaton Lindsey George Sedgley Newburyport Sedgley Harold Butler Seabrook, N. H Doris Delong Elbridge Small Mary Heath Frank Heath Mabel George Ackley John Ocean Park Bertha Heath Maine Federation Baptist School Arthur Morang Hazel Turner

Neighborhood model airplane contest winner crowned

Arthur Berry, 12, won first prize for the most beautiful planes at a Wednesday morning contest hosted by Harold and Richard Armes on 700 High Street. Alfred Melville won first prize for endurance flight while Harold Armes took greatest distance. Lucien Tardif, Bobby Witham and Richard Armes earned second prizes.

Arthur Berry Harold Richard Armes High Street Arthur Alfred Melville Harold Armes Lucien Tardif Bobby Witham

Funeral services for Mrs. Lillian Taft

Funeral services for the late Mrs. Lillian Taft, who died at her Bath street home, were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at her sister Mrs. John Humphreys 21 Bath street with Rev. Raymond G. Putnam of Central church officiating. Burial followed in Oak Grove. Mrs. Ralph Lewis and Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Savage returned from a weekend Labor Day trip to the White Mountains visiting Crawford and Franconia Notches.

Lillian Taft Bath Street John Humphreys Raymond G. Putnam Central Church Oak Grove Ralph Lewis Forrest Savage White Mountains Crawford Franconia

Also Mentioned on This Page

Senter’s, Inc Winter Street Church Rev Ena Curry Rotary Rodney E. Ross., JR Marine Band Out of Town Edward DeLong Chat- Deccent Robert B. Hatch Hiward B Gantey Alonzo J. Harriman Dorothy Powers George Powers Noroton Heights Carter-Hatch Mrs D.A.R Hotel Sedgwick First Baptist Parsonage Esther Herman Barter Marcia Street Jesse Homan Edward Street Court Bar Harbor Cadillac Mountain Warner Bros Wna Vel Marshall Althenie TNT Ieneh of Sin Volley Miller SLY Music Harry Berry Kent Tylor Carrie Walker Bowdoinham Post Road Mrs. Lillian Taft William Boyp Hopgiong Cassidyy Pirates Charlie Chan Rio Sidney Toler Mary Beth Hughes Don Ameche Betty Grable Ford Med X. Eee Bank
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