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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1943

Page

4

Wedding and social notices fill Wiscasset weekend

A busy social page from Wiscasset lists visitors from Boston Monmouth and Damariscotta, weekend trips to Portland and Bath, and a late summer wedding of Miss Evelyn Hutchins to Henry C. Demmons of South Portland. Attendees include Mrs. Henry Buckley, Gardiner families, Boothbay Harbor residents, and local townsfolk. The couple plans a wedding trip after their ceremony at the First Congregational church.

Frank Hutchins Washington Street Evelyn F. Hutchins Henry C. Demmons South Portland Robert H. Heigham First Congregational Church Henry Buckley New York State Herbert Blinn Gardiner Frank Frye Boothbay Harbor Charles Curry Donna Louise Sue Ellen John Hutchins Johnny Frye Nellie Carlin Curtis Pearson Vera Leach Frank Angell Marcia Angell Robert Heigham Town

West Bath social notes list abundant local visits

A long roster of guests and callers marks recent social activity in West Bath. Mrs. Garrett J. Galvin and Mr. and Mrs. F Wilbur Hagan hosted. numerous neighbors from Woolwich Skowhegan Brunswick and Bath visited, shared meals, luncheons and weekend trips, with parties at Birch Point Perry’s Cove Swansee and Old Orchard.

Garrett J. Galvin Woolwich F. Wilbur Hagan Skowhegan Marshall Boudreau Mack Michaud Catherine David Stanley Williams James Apt Brunswick Blair Wilson Philip Stackpole Robert Metcalfe Mena Knight John Perkins Hardings J. Edward Drake, Sr Bath Birch Point Samuel Guptel

Maine first to build church and blockhouse

A speaker recalls Maine as the birthplace of the first church and blockhouse in the United States. He cites old seafaring traditions and asserts Mainers act when work is needed, highlighting Frank Holley who leads a notable effort.

Maine United States Ted Barnes New World Frank Holley Brewing Brewers

Bible Class Meets On Monday Evening At Corliss Street

The Sterling Bible class resumed after summer recess meeting in Corliss Street church vestry. Mrs. John Hunt presided, with Mrs. Fred May directing devotional exercises and Mrs. Jacob Wheeler distributing July questions for October. Members reported 32 calls since last meeting and a luncheon planned for October 7.

Sterling Bible Corliss Street Church John Hunt Fred May Jacob Wheeler Robert Mitchell Carrie Trott Hunt Morse's Mills Winneganee Herbert Preble Abbie McCabe Benjamin Coombs Willian Paisley Hlunt Longfellow Wilfred Chaney Edward Hunt William Po Hatch Lester Campbell Ira Boyden

Red Cross Ships Prisoner Relief Supplies Worldwide

The American Red Cross will ship 1400 tons of relief goods on the Gripsholm, with 55 percent to unload in the Philippines for Bataan and Corregidor prisoners. Java, Shanghai, and Japan receive the rest. Supplies funded by the Army Navy Red Cross US government and next of kin groups. Local Red Cross seeks donations of specific items for Chebeague Island army post and posts contact secretary Mrs. Mildred C. Albee.

American Red Cross Gripsholm Philippine Islands Bataan Corregidor Java Shanghai Japan Far East Army Navy American Red Cross U. S Philippines Chebeague Island Post Exchange Headquarters Co Mildred C. Albee

Personal Notes Roundup of Local Travels and Distances

Mr. and Mrs. Warren Parris returned from a visit with relatives in St Stephens. Miss Marion Rafnell, a seamstress, is ill at home on 2 Weeks street. Mr. and Mrs. William Stevenson of Braintree, Mass visited over the weekend. Mrs. Alice King and son Everett and Miss Winona King of Alna joined them for travels. The Swansea contingent returned home from Campbell's Pond after summer. Miss Furber has completed basic training and transferred to Camp Edwards. Ralph Wright resumed duties at the Court House after vacations in Providence and New York.

James Puiin Boston H. O. Pushard Jo Moore Monmouth Moore Wiscasset Sortwell Farms Henry Woodbury Lucy Waltz Damariscotta Maria Munsey Jamaca Plain Walter Pushard Yale University New Haven Barbara and Allen Herbert Pashard Maurice P. Foye Faye Clarence Blagdon Federal Street Frederick Dunn Orange N. J John Wright Dorothy Fisher Neil H. MclIntyre Union Street Boothbay Harbor Stanley Thompson Camp Edwards Mass Nellie Dowling Osteopathic Hospital Bath Margaret Whittier San Antonio Texas Corp. Whittier Maneuvers Louisiana Richard Gowen Lillian Rines The Mena Knight Blair Wilson Philip Stackpole Robert Medcalf Stanley Williams Mack Michaud Bingham Melrose Swansee Benny Graves Marion Williams Philip Robert Portland Lincoln Williams Stanley Haley Brunswick F. W. Deehan Sally Weed Swampscott John H. McNary James Greenleaf South Portland Loring Small Annie Bates William Bailey Hyde Windlass Co Old Orchard Bailey Edward Larrabee Burton Wing Farmington Helen Johnson Chicago Opera Co John Grindell Osborne Lane, Jr Freeport Percy Holbrook Philip Burns Horace Morse John Morse Allan McAllister Frank Donnell Horace Burns Frank Hardy Carroll Wing Archibald McCoy Sutton N. H Warren Parris Swansea Campbell's Pond Stackpole Swansea High School W. S. Newell S. S. Mullen Washington Street Samoset Hotel Rockland Breakwater Henry C. Wright David G. Reed Woolwich Walter Harrington Somerville Edward Whitehouse Patricia Center Street Popham Beach Kerwin B. Butcher Kerwin F. Butcher Furber Ralph Wright Court House Providence Wright New York City Walter Wright New York Dummer Street Mr. Wright Rodney Ralph, Jr

Community notes from Day's Ferry and Sagadahoc area

Local clubs met and members listed as Mrs Frank J Walker hosted the Mothers club with eight attendees. Willing Workers at Moatsweag church completed a courses, Miss Jean Gowdey led instruction. September Day's Ferry Community club met with president Frank J Walker. Sagadahoc Ferry memorial update discussed. Nequasset union service planned for Sunday. Numerous locals reported returns from visits, travels, and family guests across Bath, Wiscasset, and surrounding towns.

Robert Sutter Moatsweag Church Montsweag Grange Hall Jean Gowdey Day's Ferry Community Club Frank J. Walker Sagadahoc Ferry Newell Hall Nequasset Wilbur Howe Costello P. Hall E. V. Reed Ossian Dodge George W. Shaw Montsweag Jean Leonard John Leonard Sebec Lake Roberta Ames Judson Soule Wiscasset Gordon Huff Skowhegan Clarence Allen Patricia Holyoke Mass Allen Jordan Wright Duncan McIntosh Milo Hubert Redding Alec Robertson Manchester-by-the-Sea Norman Drummond Robert Hogan Washington, D. C Lemuel Preble Beatrice McIntosh Clinton Pellett Danielson

Daughters of Isabella Hold Regular Meeting on Water Street

Daughters of Isabella met in their hall on Water street Tuesday evening at 8 15 for their regular business meeting with good attendance. Miss Helen Moses regent presided as officers were nominated by a committee including Mrs. Vivian Kronstrand and others.

Isabella Water Street Helen Moses Vivian Kronstrand Muriel Tardif Esther Moses Eva McElman Anne Perry Nellie Fitzgerald Celina Emero Yveonne Vallaincourt Josephine Tardif Rita Durant Regina Roy Emily Lesier Irene Sonia Katherine Madden Eva Henderson Lida Costain Margaret Flaherty Katherine Dickinson Katherine Conley Elizabeth Conley Katherine Talbot

Bay Point Wedding Shower Honors Dave Noyes

The community held a surprise shower Saturday for Dave Noyes on his forthcoming marriage to Mrs. Renaud of Bath. Attendees from Bath Lewiston Jamaica Bay Point and Bridgeport joined in gifts and a prize pot of produce from Blue Bell. Several Isle Hour visitors and local residents extended best wishes for the couple.

Dave Noyes Renaud Bath Bay Point Harry Stone Lewiston Carroll Deering Elizabeth Eva Gaudet H. S. Keen Ruth E. Keen Jamaica N. Y William Adams Harold Robinson Auburn H. A. Spinney Clarence Butters Andrew Butterfield Edward Albert Coombs Lou Dave H. S. Keen, Jr Bridgeport Simeon Fleming Grafton Mass Clayton Raynor Chester Wittaker George Gates Sylvia Ross Biddeford Roslindale M. Conley Joseph Somerville Dale Portland Hardy Kennebec Point Boston Ruth Keen

Bath YMCA War Service Drive Rallies Community Support

The Bath YMCA reports wartime service highlights with a two sheet summary mailed by Mr Main urging rapid contributions. The letter notes 25000 plus games and 10000 showers provided and emphasizes extended hours for service men and war workers.

Bath YMCA

Research class honors Mrs. Mabel Shepard on 79th birthday

Corliss Street church research class hosted a surprise birthday dinner for Mrs. Mabel Shepard, a 79 year old member, with gifts and flowers. The event included a decorated cake, social sewing hour, and a brief business session led by Mrs. Anna Allen.

Arthur C. Lemont Washington Street Corliss Street Church Mabel Shepard Mrs. Shepard Melville Clark Anna Allen Lizzie French Fannie Burden Emma Daley Jennie Curtis Harriett Blaisdell Edward MacFarland Robert Sutter, Jr Montsway

Hopkins Family Vacation at Bis Cay Lake Cottage

Mr and Mrs Donald Hopkins and their children Betty Donald and Leland of Corliss Street returned from an outing at Bis Cay Lake in Damariscotta where they occupied a cottage while Mr Hopkins was on vacation from duties at the Hyde Windlass Co.

Francis Cooke Silver Springs Bath Popham Beach Allen Spear Cooke Navy Department U. S Washington, D. C Donald Hopkins Betty Donald Leland Corliss Street Biscay Lake Damariscotta Mr. Hopkins Hyde Windlass Co

Civilian Defense Films Set At Morse High School

Morse High School auditorium will host two Civilian Defense films Thursday at 7 30 pm. Divide and Conquer shows a Panzer division in action and bombing of Rotterdam. Target For Tonight follows the war effort. all Civilian Defense personnel and the public are invited.

Morse High School The Rotterdam

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Demmons S. Portland West Bath Frank Magno Arvid and Marietta North Adams George Booker Sanford Crossing Arthur Footer Perry's Cove Natalie T. Kenney Bowen Torrey Alozo G. Fisher F. W. Larrabee Glen Holden Douglass Mitchell James Rodden Janice Perham Harry Cornish Betty Burnham Perry Thompson By Joe.Marsh Brewing Industry Foundation Frank H. Molley Main ST Waterville Arlo M. Adams Bath Iron Works Corp Mrs. Adams Sagamore Lodge Quimby Pond Rangeley Mothers Club Day’s Ferry Ralph Durgin Gilbert Hathorne Mason Carter Clayton Armstrong Merle Jameson Loring Maybury Roland Raines Melvin Howe Douglas Soule Kenneth Lorraine Quincy Maude Rines Whitman Fred Soule Paul Berry Washington Navy Yard Alton Berry Seaman Berry Advanced Richmond Morsey High School Cornwall Rogers Montsweag Road Frank Goddard Lisbon Falls Fred L. Carlton Paula Chapin Stewart Chapin Putney Frank J Maxine Walker Ralph Bowers D. OF I Wharton Priscilla Botanical Harvard Betty Bowers Pratt Institute Samuel Buck Charles Chase Carla Brookline Day's Ferry Bath’s Association Rain Main Henry W. Owen, Jr the Times Co Front Street
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