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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1940

Page

7

Planned Parenthood talk highlights Bath meeting

Mrs Edna Rankin McKinnon sister of Miss Jeanette Rankin spoke at Dr Virginia C Hamiltons home on Washington street about a program for planned parenthood. A Bath branch is to be organized with the Birth Control Federation of America and a Portland group already active. 30 people attended and tea followed.

Edna Rankin McKinnon New York Jeanette Rankin Congress Nevada Bath Virginia C. Hamilton Washington Street McKinnon Maine State Committee For Planned Parenthood Arthur Sewall Stonehouse

Parker and Baker Bride Becomes Woolwich Ceremony Highlight

James K Parker of Newport News Virginia and Mahelina Winifred Baker of Woolwich wed Friday evening in a ceremony conducted by pastor Clarence E. Bakir. Attendants included family. reception followed. The couple left for Vacasvoula Mississippi where Parker is employed at Iron Works. Parker, 61, is a former Newport News high school attendee. Parker's bride Morse high school graduate 1940.

Parker-Baker James K Parker Newport New Va Mahelina Winifred Baker Woolwich Micane Mire Clarence E. Bakir Wroulwien T. Brown Woolatch Union Christa Ane Mei Parner Ceremioris Tre Parker Vacasvoula Miss Inealis Iron Works Luther Parker Newport News Va Newport Ness Morse High School

Reynolds Named Principal of Central Grammar School

Lester P. Reynolds of Hardings East Brunswick has been elected principal of Central Grammar School for the coming year by Superintendent John Parker. Reynolds succeeds Leslie F. Ross on leave to serve with Battery D 240th Coast Artillery at Fort McKinley. Ross, a second lieutenant, leaves after teaching at Hodgdon High last spring.

Lester P. Reynolds George Reynolds Hardings East Brunswick Central Grammar School John Parker Reynolds Morse High School Hebron Academy Huntington School Boston Colby College Leslie F. Ross 240Th Coast Artillery Fort McKinley Portland Harbor Ross Hodgdon High School Elizabeth Lee

Local Teacher Appointed Head of Commercial Department

Moas Eileen E. Jones of 19 Fremont Street has been named head of the Commercial department at the Danforth High School. A Bliss Business College graduate in 1940, she served as vice president of the Paplen Paplousi sorority and editor in chief of the class year book The Go-Getter. She also belonged to the esc Tiding club and National Honor Society, receiving the Ruth Brean Owen prize at commencement.

Moas Eileen E. Jones Addison Jones Freemont Street Danforth Miss Jones Bliss Buiness College Paplen Paplousi Sorority Esc Morsenigheneel National Honor Society Ruth Brean Owen Commencemerit

Hayseed Hop at Hotel Sedgwick Set for Oct 12

Club Garret announces its annual Hayseed Hop on October 12 at Hotel Sedgwick with Ernie George and his Royal Arcadians. The orchestra will wear overalls and straw hats, while guests dress in rustic season-appropriate costumes. Junior members admitted include Eleanor Gediman Connie Gilmore Mary Grace Barbara Mank Barbara Pitman Barbara Vigne Mildred Wallace Pat Win Smith and Eleanor Pitman. Samuel Long of Portland visits his sister for a week. Charles Pushard of 184 Middle Street listed at meeting.

Ernie George Royal Arcadians Club Garrets Hotel Sedgwick Club Garret Eleanor Gediman Connie Gilmore Mary Grace Barbara Mank Barbers Pitman Barbara Vigne Miz Mildred Wallace Pat Win

Spear Endorsed for Cumberland County Exec Council Seat

Arthur G Spear of Portland a five term State Senator and principal owner of the People's Investment Association was endorsed Friday by the Cumberland county Republican legislative delegation for the Governor's Executive Council. He will be named at the December legislative caucus as successor to Harold F Schnurle. Mrs Rufus Small of Somerville Mass visited Milan Street during the weekend.

Arthur G Spear Portland State Senate Mever Maine Cumberland County Spear People’s Investment Association Sunset Park North End Bath State Hous Harold F Schnurle Cape Elizabeth

Greek war veteran forwards $25 to National Defense Fund

Zagopoulos a Greek veteran of the Balkan War and World War I sent two weeks ago his $25 weekly pay to the National Defense Fund. Under secretary Bell of the Treasury confirms the President cannot personally acknowledge all correspondence and notes the donation will be counted in Miscellaneous Receipts Donations for National Defense.

National Defense Fund DW Bell the Treasury

Morse Grads Wed In Rectory Ceremony

Bartholomew O Donnell son of Mrs Mary L O'Donnell and Miss Shirley Louise Moore married Saturday afternoon at St Marys rectory with Rev A Marineau officiating. Bridesmaids included Miss Marguerite A Brown and a reception followed at 22 Weeks street home. The couple will reside in Kittery after Sept 20. the groom is a Morse High School graduate and Portsmouth Navy Yard worker.

Barbera Helena Tubbs Charlies Myron Tubbs High Street Frederick Augustus Lovell, Jr Frederick A. Lovell Brockton Maes Grace Church Camp Catatile Rousseau Ilatets Pederisk Miner Vodorinski Hartmann-Mansfield Londengrin Mendelsaotin Eo Soher Bossey Piermont Virginia Haines Portland Westbrook Junior College Misa Haines Harry W. Hultgran West Hartford Conn Bowdoin College Harry L. Day Fred P. Shaw Daniel Williams Edward Sewall Grace Rectory Perettta Tubbs Lovell Miss Haines Mr. Lovell Mrs. Lovell Mass Morse High School Brunswick Business College Brockton High School Thayer Academy Braintrer Mass Sigma Nu Harvard Divinity School Harrison T Drew Harrison T. Drew, Jr Hyannis Ferguson Smith Virginia Smith Bartholomew O Donnell Mary L. O'Donnell Shirley Louise Moore Ruth A. Moore Weeks Street Twyn St. Mary's Rectory BR. A. Marineau Marguerite A. Brown William F. Grindell Miss Brown Mise Jeanne A. Roche Eastport Roberta L. Erwin Dorothy RK. W. Thebeau Portsmouth Navy Yard O'Donnell Morse Portland Maine School of Commerce John C. Paige Co

Morse High Seniors Elect Class Officers

Morse High School seniors held their annual officer election. Coombs W. was chosen president and J Edward Womery named class adviser. Other officers include Elizabeth Howard vice president Ruth Murphy secretary Bazin Lamont treasurer. Student Council members were Nickerson Darsah Vennett Perkins Hawley Fortier and others.

Morse High School Jobs W. Coombs J. Edward Womeroy Tur Edward V. Coombs Elizabeth Howard Ruth Murphy Bazin Lamont Pauline Nickerson Alice Darsah Kennett Vennett Eunice Perkins Robert Fortier Sumner Hawley Thatcher Pinkham, Jr Jeanette Varney David Teasdale Louise Ayer

Harvard Astronomer from Bath Linked to Notable Relatives

Inland Fr Cunningham of the Harvard observatory, who drew astronomical interest with a discovery in Cygnus northwestern coal sack, is son of Raymond G. Cunningham and nephew of Herbert Stevens of Bath. The comet discovery occurred Sept 5, noted as the Hate were else mousing slowly. Mrs Julia Winship and others from Augusta and Stockton Springs visited Edmund M. Staples at 329 Front Street.

Lnland Fr. Cunningham Harvard Observatory Northern Coalsack Raymond G. Cunningham Herbert Stevens Coleraoad Bath Julia Winship Gertrude Robinson Ruth Bagley Augusta Evelyn Shute Stockton Springs Edmund M. Staples Front Street

Bowdoinham Community Notes Cover LocalEvents

The long list covers sports at Richardson field and 4-H potato judging won by Earl Hobart first Philip MacKenzie second. Members and leaders in 4-H boys and girls clubs at Grange hall with Sagadahoc councils meet at Merrymeeting Grange. Obituaries note Mrs. Helen Britt and Mrs. Alice Saillie. Local visits, school assignments, and private funerals round out a busy week.

Sportsmans’ Association of Richmond Richardson Field Bowdoinham Grange Hall Earl Hobart Philip MacKenzie Arthur Curtis Chester Hobart South Bowdoin Ralph McEwen Sagadahoc County Merrymeeting Grange Hall J. N. Palmer William Maloon Thelma Marline Boston American Legion Ralph Purington Merton Webber Portland David Barnes Barnes Frederick Pauling Ina Gowell Inez Gowell

Local News Roundup From East Bowdoinham and Bowdoin

Kelley farm in East Bowdoinham hosts N Y A workers chosen for high school duties. Muriel Mitchell returns home after ten weeks in Gardiner hospital. Ina Gowell of Boston visits twin sister Inez Gowell at Carrie Kendall’s home. Mabel Baker of Boston visits cousin J A Purington. Margaret Beauregard of Richmond teaches at Jacques School Bowdoin replacing Eva Nichols who resigned.

J. A. Purington Margaret Beauregard Richmond Jacques Bowdoin Eva Nichols

Dresden Social Notes Highlight Visits and Birthday

Mrs Cora Gahan visits sister Mrs James Sproul in Wis casset. Miss Jennie Reay RN returns to Boston after staying with Mrs J H Mayers. Mr and Mrs A A Houdlette Mrs Jessie White and Miss Sara Bailey of Farmingdale visit Miss Carolyn Sheldon. J H Mayers turns 85 this Monday and keeps busy making coffee tables.

Cora Gahan James Sproul Wiscasset Jennie Reay R. N J. H. Mayers Boston A. A. Houdlette Jessie White Sara Bailey Farmingdale Carolyn Sheldon

Card of Thanks for Helen A. Britt

Mrs. Alice Shanks of Bowdoinham Maine thanks friends and neighbors for kindness during bereavement and for floral tributes sent to her cousin the late Helen A. Britt dated September 26 1940.

Helen A. Britt Alice Shanks Bowdoinham, Maine

Bowdoin Notes From East Bowdoin Ladies Club

East Bowdoin ladies met Thursday at Mrs. Erland Rogers home with eight attendees and a noon picnic. A birthday cake was shared as a member’s birthday occurred and a quilt project began. Future meeting set for Oct 3 at Mrs. Hattie Babb’s. Mrs. Ernest Carr improving at home.

Portland Robert Patten Bowdoinham James Harriet Butterfield Sampson David Moulton East Bowdoin Eleanor Ripley Topsham R. D. Purinton W. D. Willes Mary Russell New York Elmer Powers Edith Powers Cathance J. A. Purinton Mabel Baker Boston C. P. Curtis J. Bowdoin Lilly E. P. Gile George Cutler Charles Hackett R. E. Ferguson Charles Browne George Hamilton Clara Fogg Erland Rogers Hattie Babb Ernest Carr James Abrams Phyllis Douglass Bath Frederick Douglass Richard Brown Brunswick Hospital

Mrs Vickery Pert and Putnam Return From Five Islands Outing

Mrs Addie Vickery and Mrs Eunice Pert returned from a two weeks outing at the Howard cottage on Five Islands. Forest Putnam, employed at Memorial hospital, was on his annual vacation.

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Senter’s, Inc Wilendur Parenthood Mrs. McKinnon Madelyn Dunton Arthur J. Dlnton Kent's Hill Seminary Albert Shepard Mrs. Vernal Chase Robinson Street Garret Samuel Long Charles Pushard Middle Street Rufus Small Somerville Zogopoulos IS Treasury Kittery Morse High John Coombs Harvard Helen Britt Fred Britt Gardiner General Hospital Old Town George Averill Maine Central Bartlett N. H Bowdeinham Britt Rev Alice Saillie William Sallie George Nancy Merrow Fulton William Saillie Yarmouth Norman Row Leroy Adams United States Navy Alfred Johnson Johnson Lara Green Frank Siegars Barbara Winnifred Clarence Blackman Waterville R. A. Dickinson Erla Browne Mars Hill Charles—Randall Bangor Nettie Brown Gardiner Phillip Rideout Ransom Kelley Fairfield Allen Hilton Perty Fred B. Reed Co Eee Oe E. Ao A. D. Stetson & Son Dresden Country Store Wallace Beer Chester Morris Virginia Grey Peter Lorre John McGuIre Margaret Tallichet Charles Waldron RKO Radio Dana Andrews Rosalind Russell Brian Aherne Virginia Bruce Panana Pictues Elena WA Ceerrr
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