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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1943

Page

6

Engagement announced between Barbara Strack and Andrew Hart

Society brief notes Barbara Bishop Strack of 1298 Washington Street becomes engaged to U.S. Navy seaman second class Andrew J. Hart, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hart. Hart belonged to Morse High School class of '43, an ex-athlete, and was among students entering service before graduation. Wedding date not set. other local society items include births, vacations, and visits of Bath residents, club members, and former residents with various family and social updates.

Peter Strack Washington Street Barbara Bishop Strack Andrew J. Hart Seaman Andrew B. Hart Floral Street Strack Morse Kigh Seaman Hart Morse High Morse St. Mary's Champ

Bath Rotary Club Luncheon Features War Guest

Cpl Percy W. Kingsbury US Army, home on furlough, spoke at the Bath Rotary noon meeting in Central church parish house. He described Africa and Algeria fighting, travel to Casablanca, and cautioned on danger after dark. He praised British Eighth Army and Montgomery, spoke of enemy strength, and noted Italian and German advances and delays in the war’s progression.

Percy W. Kingsbury U S. A Furouzn Bath Kingsbury Africa Hessai Gernan Cansenas Hether Sicily Thor Montomery Demteam Tardrlan Rotary-Arts Sime Sreham Honldé J. Ruoinam

Four Court Cases Tuesday Morning Case details in Bath area

Four court cases were heard Tuesday morning in Bath. Gardiner R Deer ins, two motor vehicle violations, and Leo Purmaton Randolph, an employee of Bath Bron Work Corp, faced reckless driving charges. Garstiner entered a plea of guilty, paying 20 dollars fine plus 4.70 costs. Fitzpatrick represented Edevar MacMaster Gardiner.

Gardiner R Deerins Frank L. Mozart Washington Street Kinz Leo Purmaton Randolpn Bath Bron Work Corp Hias Paul Fitz Garstiner Gurith Fitzpatrick Edevar MacMaster Uardiner Pa- Phris R¢É Mts Topsham Wii Byers brous+t N- York Meuri Judze Oher Sizecon Sinerior

Personal notes on Mrs Douglas and local visitors

Mrs Douglas as Merc employed in one of the Bath Tron Works offices spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Teva Johnson of Thomaston. Mr Merr in the SPI ViicceEe with Mr and Mrs Jones Watson of Hagnant Mass assisted at a Saturday site with her parents. Mr and Mrs William S Sires 1144 Washington Street and Mr Watson connected with three staff of the lt Hunghars Bethlehem. Mrs Norman Merriser and Phillip of Togunam arrived for four weeks with Mrs Marriner’s parents Mr and Mrs Alonzo G Fisher of Park Street. Mrs Marriner nee Barbara Fisher taught in the West Bath schools after graduating from Gor nam Neormai school.

Douglas Merc Bath Tron Teva Johnson Thomaston Merr Jones Watson Coiv Saturdas William S. Sires Washington Street Watson Lt Hunghars Bethlehem Norman Merriser Phillip Togunam Mearriners Alonzo G Fisher Park Street Marriner Barbara Fisher West Bath Gornam Neormai School

Kateon Auxiliary Holds Sunday Meeting After Recess

The Ernest Kateon Auxiliary met at the G A R hall on Middle Street Sunday after noon for the first fall meeting after summer recess. Mrs Bina Staples reported on the National Convention in Boston on Aug 15 where 12 ambulances were donated by the United States camps and auxiliaries. Mrs Staples noted Bath auxiliary involvement and that she was the sole delegate. Mrs Anna Swain presided at the business session as reports were approved and plans laid for the season. The annual inspection is set for Sunday Sept 26 with Miss Cora Keene of Lisbon Falls as inspecting officer. all officers to wear white. The group anticipates continued defense work and naval support at Bath Iron Works with Saturday baked bean suppers starting this week chaired by Miss Beatrice Burns assisted by Mrs Harriet Otis and Mrs Asa Wilson. The next regular meeting is Sept 26 to greet the inspector.

Ernest Edgar Kateon Hall Middle Street Bina Staples Boston Bath Camp Staples Bath Iron Works Beatrice Burns Harriet Otis Asa Wilson Swain Keene

Flag Pole Reinstated on the Common After Fall

The flag pole on the Common was restored after falling on May 5 during a strong wind. Elihu and Clarence Fullerton oversaw the lift with a Bath Iron Works crane, while Edward E. Moore cut and spliced a new section and bolted an iron band for reinforcement. The pole landed on Linden street without striking any wires or causing serious damage.

Elihu Clarence Fullerton Rgovers Bath Iron Works Linden Street Ward Cemetery Board Edward E. Moore

Bowdoin Frats Host Senior Weekend Dances

Bowdoin college held senior weekend events with Vic dances at several fraternities on Friday and an informal dance at Theta Psi Saturday night from eight to midnight. Civilian and Army meteorology students attended. Theta Psi and Kappa Sigma housed the visiting girls. Names include Carmen Huse Grace Whittemore Nancy Sewall and Martha Morse.

Bowdoin College Vic Theta Psi House Army Meteorology School Meteorology Psi Kappa Sigma Carmen Huse Alpha Beta Grace Whittemore Theta Delta Chi Nancy Sewall Martha Morse

Lee Family Among Early Settlers in Phippsburg Town

The Lee family, early settlers of Phippsburg, traced from London potters to Cold Spring Farm. William Lee Sr and Elizabeth Chilchase-Lee founded Lee's Island home, built with English lumber and brick houses, with ferry entrepreneur James Lee and descendants holding land and ferry rights into the 19th century.

Lee Phippsburg Lee's Island Lee Island America Lee's London William Lee Ner Lithgrow’s Rock Fiddler's Reach Cold Spring Farm William Lee, Sr Elizabeth Chilchase-Lee William Lee Elizabeth Rebecca Ann John James England William, Jr Mary McCobb James McCobb Beatrice Rogers McCobb William William, Sr Johnny Parsons- Drummond Cutting Clifford Pitchpine Hill Paine Emily Nichols-Ingalls Elizabeth Lee Georgetown Frank Bates West Indies P. O. Rogers Frank Cutting Upton

Miss Camilla Pratt Honored With Party and Shower

Miss Camilla Pratt, student at Providence Bible Institute in Providence R I, held a farewell party and gifts shower at her home on Monday evening with Baptist Young Peoples Union members. Fiancé Robert Brackley of Dresden attended, and Miss Pratt left for Providence Tuesday to resume studies.

Camilla Pratt Providence Bible Institute Providence R. I Clinton Pratt Trufant Street Baptist Young Peoples Union Pratt Miss Pratt Robert Brackley Dresden

Entertains Beacon Street Church Women Monday

The Women's Society of Christian Service at Beacon Street church hosted its September meeting Monday evening at Mrs Milton H Douglas home 23 York Street. Guests Mrs Charles Foster and Mrs Fred Hayes spoke on fundraising with church members sharing how they earned their annual dollar.

Women's Society of Christian Service Beacon Street Milton H. Douglas York Street Charles L. Kinney William J. Craft Good Will Club Woolwich Charles Henderson Irving Varney Treasury William H. Shea Beacons Street Arthur Packard C. A. McKay Charles Foster Little Neck Long Island N. Y Leland Plummer Fred Hayes Sangerville Lambert Park Anna Nestor Bath Bancroft-Taylor Ocean Grove N. J Charles Kinney Randolph C. Ross Randolph Church Gardiner Bromley Oxnam Kinney Edward St. Martin Leonard Oliver Aubrey Steen Roger

Knights of Columbus Daughters corn roast proud day

A perfect autumn day at Murph farm North Woolwich saw Knights of Columbus and Daughters of Isabella corn roast. About 150 attendees praised the corn and enjoyed sports including sack races and football style events with prizes such as a grand prize box of cant. Winners included Mrs. DeCourcey and Mrs. Murphy among others. District Supervisor Massee attended with his family.

Knights Columbus and Daughters of I ‘Bella Murph Farm North Woolwich Yesteryear Thomas DeCoure Edmund Parac Floren Murphy DeCourcey F. Murp W. Allard William Allard Eward Murphy Edmund Parady Mary Burgess Florence Murphy Emund Parady Wliam Allard Edward

Frost Touches Outlying Areas As Bath Sees 40 Degrees

Local residents report light frost in outlying areas while Bath avoids frost with a 40 degree reading. East Brunswick on a hill lists 35 degrees affecting vegetables and flowers. others nearby report greater damage. Farmers remain wary as forecasts hint warming after tonight and tomorrow before an anticipated Indian Summer. Old weather notes from 40 years ago are recalled by readers.

Radio Sund Bath Har E. Peterson East Brunswic Brunwick Alon East Brunswick

Progress on Bath Memorial Hospital Expansion

Ground laid for new Bath Memorial Hospital wing as cement walks and foundation work proceed. H. P. Cunning Co started March 18 amid cold and rain, using power diggers and trucks to prepare basement drainage and pumps. The one story brick addition extends to Washington Street, signaling rapid growth from the Woodside homestead era. Expected completion moves ahead of November plan, with Miss Geraldine Churchey and mother noted at Gardiner week end.

Bath Memorial Hospital Wilship Street H. P. Cunnings Co Washingto Street Woodside Homestead Hopital

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