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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1943

Page

6

Engagement News Sparks Brunswick Couple’s Future

Announcement from Brunswick of Miss Mary Alice Coffin daughter of Dr and Mrs Coffin of Brunswick and Vernon C Wescott son of Mrs Wescott and the late Mr Wescott of Albany New York with Coffin a Brunswick High School graduate now studying in Boston and Wescott a Raytheon radio engineer in Waltham Massachusetts plus local society notes on visits births moves and reunions across Bath and surrounding towns.

Mary Alice Coffin Robert P. Tristram Coffin Brunswick Vernon C. Wescott Mr. Wescott Albany N. Y Miss Coffin Brunswick High School Boston University Charles Connick Stained Glass Studio Boston Rensselaer Polytechnical College of Harvard University Graduate School Raytheon Manufacturing Co Waltham, Mass David Brown Bath Reuters News Agency North Africa Sicily William Tudor Gardiner Taylor Rome Marshal Badoglio Brown Celia M. Brown Pearl Street Morse High School

Couple Returns From Weeklong Honeymoon In New England

Pvt. Wilson Fitzgerald and Mrs. Fitzgerald have completed a week honeymoon in the White Mountains and Boston with Mrs. Fitzgerald and his mother accompanying to Boston, before he proceeds to his post in Texas.

Pvt Wilson Fitzgerald U. Ss Funice Melzard George Melzard Court Street White Mountains Boston Texas Fitzgerald Benjamin Fitzgerald West Lath Faras Boston

Surprise farewell party for Merritt W Scott in Bath

Merritt W. Scott receives a surprise farewell at 505 Middle Street as Seabees service begins. Hosts Mrs Scott and daughter organize the party with guests from Bath Brunswick Gardiner Camden and Portland circles. Families prepare to reunite with Scott’s wife and son Dennis during his naval assignment.

Merritt W. Scott Lée Scott 505 Middle Street Scott Seabees Charles Fenmore Lester Campbell Katherine Campbell Frank Curtis Alfred Neal Chester Plant J. Edward Drake, Jr Lizzie French Edward Waters Harry Donnell Wallace Plant Dwinal Cornish Velma Cornish Elizabeth Eastman Elsie Preble Marie Hoskins Sylvia Ouelette Mary Nickerson Brunswick Otis Elliott Percy Hodgkins Gardiner Mr. Scott Dennis Harry Alexander

Miss Florence Wright Returns to Old Orchard

Miss Florence Wright a teacher at Old Orchard schools returned Saturday after a brief visit with her sister Mrs George Rogers of Trufant Street in town.

James B. Lemont Wes Bath Lexington Mass Emma Cox Florence Wright Old Orchard George Rogers Trufant Street

Grangers Plan Boosters Night For Next Monday

West Bath grange will observe Boosters Night at the hall Monday evening. An open meeting invites all friends and a state officer may attend. The evening features a program of readings quizzes singing and discussions with a noted audience for donations and upcoming fair dates October 29.

West Bath Grange Julia Field the Grange Elizabeth Young Annie Williams Courtney Stover Grange Francis Deehan Chester Roberts John Sylvester Mr. Stover America the Beautiful Penny March Oscar Wright Ella Coombs Eva Lemont Leon Felker Ethel Burns Washington Beir Silver Star

Infants Paralysis Association Holds Sagadahoc Meeting

Miss Katherine Andrews, physiotherapist at Portland Children's Hospital, spoke at the Sagadahoc chapter annual meeting in City Hall. Officers and executive committee were reelected. by laws moved the meeting date to the last Monday of September. Treasurer Ralph G. Stetson reported receipts of 1477.35 and expenses of 115, with total cash on hand at 4023.79. Andrew described Sister Kenny method. new officers named James A. Gilley Jr., James Nostall, Ralph Stetson, James W. Temple.

Katherine Andrews Portland Children's Hospital Sagadahoc National Foundation For City Hell Ralph G. Stetson Children’s Hospital

Miss Anne McLeod and Sister Return From Dover-Foxcroft

Miss Anne McLeod and her sister Miss Christine McLeod, daughters of Mr and Mrs Robert McLeod of Bath Street, arrived back after a weekend visit in Dover Foxcroft.

Charles W. Moore James Charlies Philadelphia City Wilson Moore Corliss Street Irma McLeod Grand Lake Stream Bath Iron Works Throp Katherine Liscomb Anne McLeod Christine McLeod Robert McLeod Bath Street Dover-Foxcroft

Park Commissioners Visit Popham Beach for State Park Plan

Three members of the State Park Commission Harold E. Kimball secretary of Gorham George H. Palmer chairman of Camden and Charles P. Bradford field man of Augusta visited Popham Beach Thursday to inspect the state owned property recently turned over to the commission and to make preliminary studies of the area in connection with the plan for making Popham Beach a state park as part of the postwar plan.

State Park Commission Harold E. Kimball Gorham George H. Palmer Camden Charles P. Bradford Augusta Popham Beach

Apprentice Club opens season with fine get together

The Bath Iron Works Machine Shop Apprentices Club held its season opener at Hotel Phoenix with a turkey supper. Richard King hosted and introduced speakers including Donald N. Small Phillip J. Wenz and Alfred G. Reeks. Navy guests Martin Vigne James Morse and Paul Kovach spoke joining in songs by George Ingraham and Clyde McKinnon.

Bath Iron Works Hotel Phoenix Richard King Donald N. Small Phillip J. Wenz Alfred G. Reeks Arthur Hall Martin Vigne U.S George Ingraham George Clyde McKinnon White Cliffs Dover Reeks Earl Morse Armed Services Harold Chadbourne State Sewall Henry Ford Mr Small Wenz Mr Wenz E. Avery J. Bernier R. Bernier S. Brown H. Booker W. Davis M. Eaton D. Hall R. Hart R. King V. King E. Larrabee S. Libby J Livernois L. Livernois W. McFarland C. McCobb A. Neal Gare S. Soule R. Stinson L. Stinson

Bath Iron Works bond drive aims to raise 1.16 million

The Bath Iron Works Third Loan bond sale targets 1,158,000 as 11,500 employees rally to purchase. Notable veterans Barney King John Callan and Archibald Main lead by buying the first bonds, highlighting decades of shipbuilding experience from the Clyde to Bath.

Iron Works Bath Iron Works Barney” King John P. Callan Archibald M. Main Main New Bath Iron Works Corp Scotland Clyde George V England Civerett Callan Old Iron Works U. S. Navy Machia Castine New Bath Iro William S. Newrell King Oll Machias Bath Iron Works Corporation Bath Arenibald Schoo John P. Callen Middlestreet Charles M. King Cente Street Ala New Firn James ©. Jones Bone

MacMahan Colony Prepares Winter Closure After Successful Season

The MacMahan Colony ends its best season as residents depart and cottages close. Visitors include the Barss family of Andover and the Dunbars, with late stays by the Walkers and the Searel l party. New boats Akela and Hopak arrive for next season, while local gardens wrap up harvests and residents plan winter trips.

MacMehan John Barss Andover Mass Tafts Tor Barsses Douglas M. Dunbar Donald Walkers Providence R. I Akela MacMahan Harbor Emory S. Basford Osborne H. Brewer West Southport Guy J. Forbush Hopak MacMahan Theodore Lazell Philadelphia Louise Searle Haverford George Pine Sarah Allen Arthur Orange N. J Edward Hussa Compa

Local workers endure injuries after pump incident

The article notes George Gray broke his arm while cranking a pump causing an accident. Edward Clary sustained a fat painful injury recently while handling crates for text sensor. The group travels to New Jersey to rest after the pumping engines and ice delivery duties.

Jerse George Gray

Sacred Heart Circle Card Party Tuesday Evening

Sacred Heart Circle of Daughters of Isabella held a social in the Water street hall Tuesday featuring a card party with bridge and whist. About 15 tables competed with prizes for high and low scores. auction top prize went to Mrs. Carl Kronstrand, consolation to Miss Katherine Conley. Whist high went to Mrs. William Bourque, consolation to Mrs. Woodrow Violette. Mrs. Alex Burgess stood in for Helen Moses, with a committee including Lena Fortier and others. A public card party is planned for Friday October 1 with auction and whist, committee led by Mrs. Vivian Kronstrand and assisted by Nellie Fitzgerald and others.

Sacred Heart Circle Daughters of Isabella Au Social Water Street Carl Kronstrand Katherine Conley William Bourque Woodrow Violette Helen Moses Alex Burgess Lena Fortier Adeline Jenkins Mary Baker Delia Moody Gertrude Nugent Katherine O'Hara Margaret Flaherty Teresa Dunton Nellie Tracey Daughters of Issabella Vivian Kronstrand Nellie Fitzgerald Felina Emero Helen Moses Josephine Tardif Reta Durant Regina Roy Emily Losier

Miss Mildred Nichols Returns to Register of Deeds Office

Miss Mildred G. Nichols resumed duties at the Register of Deeds office Monday after an annual vacation in Cranford New Jersey Manchester New Hampshire Boston and Portland.

Mildred G. Nichols Register of Deeds Office Cranford Manchester N. H Boston Portland

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Edward Clary Robinhood Mr. Clary MacMahan Island George Larrabee Phippsburg Eigh O'Clock Justus H. Miller Edgar Leavitt Carl French Bernard Henderson Albert L. Veilleux Ralph O. Dale Marblehead Ralph O. Dale, Jr Guy Beddeos Arlington William Hynes Grove Street Raymond Smith High Street Earl Kimble Charles Henderson David Henderson Hiram Annis Herman Crocker Carlton Andrews Charles Andrews Clifford Wilband George Newell Tarbox Street Charles Bradstreet York Harbor Margaret A. Flaherty Front Street St. Mary's Hospital Lewiston William W. Gallagher Norway Newport Inlaw Peter Flaherty Carl B. Swanton Bedford Street Orrs Island Philip Aclxander James M. Jackson Army Air Force Engineers Hans ‘Aitris Jackson Shaw Street Air Force Maine Henry Harding Pine Street Dominique Tardif Mariella Caroline Nancy Garden Street Birch Point William Donovan Constance Morin Harry Morin Donovan Orange N. J Edward V. Reed Costello P. Hall Sagadahoc Ferry Millicent Hecht Joseph Hecht, Jr Washington Street Mr. Reed Eadward Veazie Rockland Preston S. Farrar, Jr Sharon Pearl Maine General Hospital Farrar Frieda MacGuire Humphrey A. Owen Jane Bishop Owen Sabine Henry C. Wright Fred N. Boston John Legro New York William S. Newell E. C. Siiness R. L Ralph N. Holmes Summer Street Foster's Point William T. Crowley Navy Yard Charlestown Stanley Whitehouse Camp Peary Williamsburg Naval Hospital Norfolk Stanley P. Whitehouse S. F C Marcia Stinson Day's Ferry J. L. Dauphin Spring Street Lincoln Bernadine Fitch Miami, Fla Gerald Thomas Small Charles Small James Townsend John Wilson Hingham Margaret Emerson Salem Mass Joseph Wilson Hoboken Frank E. Moses George W Wilson St. Mary’s Catholic Church Arthie A Stott M. C U.S. Naval Hospital Bethesda Leo Pratt Saco Gath Arthur Pratt North Street George Pearce Stetson & Sons Pearce Bath Tron Thompson Potter Biddeford Mirane Mars Mellen Potter Bruce M. White Topsham Rupert H. Baxter White John Alden United States Navy John Robin Alden Alden Effie Gannon Milton, Mass Louis Gannon Milan Street Fred Kittridge Vaughan Smiley Elmer Blake Western Avenue Norman Marriner Philip Rodney—Rouss Ashville N. C Rodney E. Ross, Jr Ross Capt Louisiana Mrs. Hynes Donald Perry Bailey Street Bath Memorial Hospital Thomas Edward Perry Francis G. Cooke Silver Springs, Md Spear Cottage Popham Ethel Blake R. N Boothbay Joseph T. Blake John Watson Hingham, Mass Ralph C. Covel Harding Fabrication Plant David Dickson David C. Dickson Phillips- Exeter Exeter Matthew Batley Carl T. Meister Paul Gregware Laura Eldridge University of Maine Public Concord Minie Eldridge Dummer Street Linwood Temple William Paisley, Jr Ralph Card Leon Berry Jamaica Plain Silarry Peterson Mr. Peterson East Brunswick Henry Biggins Mr. Biggins Anna Biggins New York City New London Hazel French Phyllis Alexander Meadow Way Webster B. Starr Michael Peter L. Eugene Thebeau Eleanor A. Thebeau Jackson Heights J. Herbert Mosley, Jr Portland, Conn Raymond Fish Southport Arthur Orr Mila Marie John Joseph Hinds Frank A. Hinds South Street Miss Orr Morse High Rogers Hardware Store Hinds Hyde Windless Co Gerard Nelson Louis P. Nelson Upper High Street Walter T. Poole Poole Star Love Johnson Jacksonville Fla Frederick Charles Roach Mandarin Mr. Poole Jackson Veereen John H. Tourtillotte Boothbay Harbor Bridgeport, Conn Emily Curtis Massachusetts Melzard Hardings Eastland Cape Cod Eugene Coleman Lynn Annie McNeal Harry C. Webber the Independent Stephanie Sturgeon Bay New Yorker Stephen Ethier Louis A. Orr U. S. Maritime Service Arthur Driscoll Arthur Driscoll, Jr Madison Wisconsin Mr. Driscoll Orr Driscoll Bath Dye House Grangers West Bath Infantile Apprentice Club M’mahan Anothe
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