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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1942
Page
2
A Phippsburg column recounts a Grange meeting at the grange hall with 12 members and a covered dish dinner. The piece notes farm topics, summer sessions moving to the hall, local visits by Miss Frances Robie, and various personal items including shipments, schooling, and military furloughs.
Sacred Heart circle of Daughters of Isabella held a social in the D of L hall on Front Street Tuesday evening. Prizes were awarded in 'ids' and Whist with Mrs Fortier and Mrs MeMan earning top prizes. The committee included Mrs Regina Roy and several others. a business meeting is planned for October 6.
Maine officials report a new canned alewife product may rival Pacific salmon. A fish packing shift along the coast replaces bones with a modern process, making the once-bony river herring a store shelf friendly option under the name River Herring.
Congressman John W. McCormack urged Secretary Frank Knox to block moving the U S S Constitution from Boston Navy Yard. He argued space exists in South Boston under Navy jurisdiction and a runway could be built without hindering Navy work, allowing continued public access to the historic ship.
Friday meeting elects Miss Rhoda Fish president and Miss Lorraine Harrington treasurer as Parker Head residents plan a fundraiser play amidst a regional sore throat epidemic. Local arsonal items note visits among Bath, West Bath, and Winthrop residents. surrounding communities send visitors and shoppers.
Miss Mary Anderson and Miss Marjorie Nichols, graduated in June from Morse High, started at Pierce Secretarial School in Boston Monday. They reside at the Students' Union 96 The Fenway, left Saturday for Boston, and helped deliver their class day exercises. Nichols won the General Information Test prize and Bath Teachers' club scholarship. Anderson is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl C. Anderson of 33 Green Street, while Nichols is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur J. Nichols of 1 Cobb Road.
Popham school opening, set for Tuesday September 8, postponed to Monday due to repairs. Mrs. Harry Spencer enrolled 13 pupils as a refreshed schoolroom with new floor, fresh paint, improved toilets and modern desks boosts effort. Credit given to Supt Stanwood Gilman, Lendall Greene, Mr Hilton, and the school committee for improvements. Mass and services held at Popham library with Rev Putnam and Miss Williams. Circle sewing to support church repair fund at library. Mrs Hathaway death noted in Cambridge Mass.
Mr and Mrs Wilson Bailey of Woolwich were honored Sunday with a surprise party by friends and neighbors for their 30th wedding anniversary. Guests filled the home with flowers and decorations including arches, a diamond ring centerpiece, and two wedding cakes. The couple received many gifts as townspeople expressed high regard. attendance included family and local officials, with refreshments served.
E Mason Wright issues a note of appreciation for the support of his County Commissioner bid. He pledges to serve all parts of the county to the best of his ability, dated Bath September 15, 1942.
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