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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1945

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Olde Tyme Faire Donations Roll In From Local Merchants

Merchants and business men in Bath contribute cash and prizes for the annual Olde Tyme Faire sponsored by the Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. Contributions include cash from Bath banks and businesses, merchandise such as flour, gasoline, coal, and various goods, with prizes listed for the event to be held at the State Armory on Lincoln Street the Friday and Saturday evenings of Sept 28 and 29.

Rigen Bath Memorial Ospital Harold M. Marah Redlon Freeman's Barber Shop Thompson's Insurance Bath Bun Bath Motor Parta War Bonds First National Bank Bath Trust Co Bath Savings Institution Bath National Bank Merchandise Aome Supply Co Trott Broa Bath Fuel Co Carl's Drug Store Elizabeth Arden Blue Grain Flower Mint Morris 8 Fu Povich M. W. Sewall Gibbons Coal Co Bath Veteran Firemen's Association J. A

Solar Lodge Masons Fall Program Schedule

Solar lodge Masons publish a fall schedule with meetings at the Masonic Temple at 7 30 each evening. Highlights include Stated meetings, special sessions for Entered Apprentice, Fellowcraft, and Master Mason degrees, and annual inspections and election of officers. D D G M Daniel FE Kelley to attend. banquets listed with times.

Solar Lodge Masonic Temple D.D.G.M. Daniel FE Kelley Maxon

Marriage Announcement for Henry A Taylor and Vera A Frances

Mrs Agnes Taylor of 204 Water Street announces the marriage of her son Henry A Taylor to Vera A Frances on September 10 at eight o'clock. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Hudson of 11 Summer Street Court, had Gertrude Chaplin as matron of honor and Wilfred Chaplin as best man. The couple left for a short honeymoon and will live with the groom's mother upon return. Mr Taylor served four years in the armed forces and recently received a medical discharge from Camp Stewart Ga. Also noted is Mrs C W Rogers and family returning to West Palm Beach after spending the summer with Mayor and Mrs Walter C Rogers at 663 Washington Street.

Agnes Taylor Water Street Henry A. Taylor Vera A Frances William Hudson Summer Street Court Gertrude Chaplin Wilfred Chaplin Taylor Mr. Taylor Camp Stewart

Teen-Agers talent show draws large USC crowd

A Thursday USC event sponsored by the Teen-Agers drew a large crowd for an amateur talent show. Sammy Gillette won first prize with Shoo Shoo Baby and Dreams, while Joan Osborne wowed with tap, Paula and Maurice Grey took third with a medley. Others included William Tinney, William McNamara, iginda French, Howard Cressey, Paul Ada, Glenda Stanton, and End of the Navy on trumpet. Future programs will charge 10 cents admission to cover prize costs. interested amateurs should contact the USO office before Wednesday.

USC Succeas Sammy Gillette William Tinney Joan Osborne Charlotte Paula Maurice Grey William McNamara Iginda French Mammy Jed Howard Cressey Paul Ada Buddy Glenda Stanton Navy USO

Ancient Bath Barn Razed on Capt. Hagan Farm in Bath

North End residents follow the razing of the Capt. Frank Hagan farm barn at High and Park streets. The 1759 Lambert Tavern site, one of Bath’s oldest buildings, hosted stage and mail changes and housed fortlike features such as thick walls and portholes. The Hagans’ heir Wilbur Haugan cites fire hazard as motive while basement arrow heads recall Indian history.

North End Frank Hagan High Park Streets New England States Lambert Park Hagans Wilbur Hagan Dummer Sewall Jewett E. C. Plummer Bath Henry W. Owen

Dromore Grange Confers Degrees on 25 Candidates

Dromore Grange met Tuesday with Worthy Master Rupert Metcalf presiding. Twenty five candidates received the first and second degrees amid large attendance. Visitors included State Deputy Cleveland Marriner and his wife from Enterprise grange and Mr and Mrs Melvin Pratt of Bodwell grange. Refreshments followed with a social hour. Next meeting is Sept 25 when the same class will receive the third and fourth degrees with Edward Haggett of West Bath grange as supreme officer.

Dromore Grange Rupert Metcalf Cleveland Marriner Enterprise Grange Richmond Melvin Pratt Bodwell Grange Phippsburg Edward Haggett West Bath Grange

Farm Bureau meeting at Good Will Club

Montsweag Farm Bureau met at Goodwill clubhouse for an all day session with fourteen members and two guests present. A square meal for health was served at noon under the committee led by Mrs. Alice Baker and Mrs. Evelyn Ater. Mrs. Lelia Moore demonstrated dressmaking alterations and pattern adjustments. The committee planned the Oct 11 dinner at the club house with topics on lightening laundry load led by Miss Priscilla Moore.

Montsweag Farm Bureau Goodwill Alice .Baker Woolwich Evelyn Ater Bath Lelia Moore Nelson Rice Rose Baker Priscilla Moore Bangor Florence Wallace Dorothy Wilson Gladys Eaton Emma Drummond Alice Baker Laura Evans

Committee Sees Site for Proposed South End Street

City committee on New Streets inspected the proposed 50 foot wide link from Washington to High streets across the old electric railroad right of way. Mayor Rogers said construction hinges on state funds and securing extra land. City owns 20 to 30 foot car roadbed bought from A E railroad. This year includes 3000 for State aid. officials expect state match could fund part of the project.

City Hall Washington Street High Street Walter C. Rogers A. & E. Railroad

Philip Oliver Joins Bath YMCA Staff

Philip Oliver joined Bath YMCA as a part-time supervisor in the boys department. A long-time YMCA member, he has worked extensively with youth, attended multiple Leadership Conferences, and regularly participated in YMCA boys conferences of about 1,000 boys, even serving as an officer on one occasion.

Philip Oliver YMCA Phil Mr. Oliver

St. Celia Club Resumes Sessions

St Celia Choral club met Tuesday night of last week. Officers elected: Jeannette Bennett president Mary The rese Gallant vice president Jeannine Bisson secretary Mad eline Konstrand assistant secretary Shirley McKenna treasurer Claire Babine assistant treasurer Isabella Regina Wallace mascot. Topic discussed was season activities. New books for the library purchased and birthdays to be celebrated each month.

St. Celia

Civil Air Patrol Sets New Weekly Meeting Schedule

Morse High School cadets will meet Wednesdays from 7 to 10 pm and the senior group will gather Thursdays 7 30 to 10 30 pm at the Armory behind Brunswick High. Fall recruiting begins. candidates must be high school students with passing grades and at least 15 years old, with flight opportunities under supervision.

Civil Air Patrol Morse High School Armory Brunswick High School

Sewall Family Honored With Victorian Mother of Sagada Honor

The Sewall family of this city is celebrated as Rachel Trufant Sewall, grandmother of the late Harold Marsh Sewall, is chosen for Victorian Mother of Sagada honor by the Women's Society of Maine. The Sewalls, prominent shipbuilders and public figures, include Edward and Arthur Sewall, former Maine Central Railroad president, and Gov Sumner Sewall, WWI ace.

Sewall Sagadahoc Women's Society of Maine Rachel Trufant Sewall Harold Marsh Sewall William Sewall David Trufant William Dunning Sewall Bath Edward Arthur Sewall United States Arthur Maine Central Railroad William Jennings Bryan Rachel William Frank Sewall Washington, D. C York William D. Sewall Sumner Sewall National Airlines

Marriage Announced for Daniel Fraser and Norma Harris

Mr and Mrs Major Fraser of Franklin Street announce the marriage of their son Daniel Fraser and Miss Norma Harris. They wed Aug 30 at the Methodist church parsonage in Brunswick in a double ring ceremony. The bride wore an old rose suit and carried gardenias and roses. the groom wore a uniform. The couple honeymooned in Boston and suburbs, then planned to move to Bangor with Fraser's three sons. Fraser, a former standout basketball player, had seen overseas service and hospitalization, and will enter a trade school.

Major Fraser Franklin Street Daniel Fraser Norma Harris Methodist Church Brunswick Ralph Barron Edgar Stinson Fraser Bath Iron Works Danny Mr. Fraser

Howard Dupont wedding held at Oakland parsonage

Rev Edmund Beale united Doris Mae Dupont and Lewis Gilbert Howard in a double ring ceremony at the Universalist parsonage in Oakland. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Charles Cook. A dinner was held at the groom’s home before a short wedding trip. The couple will reside in Oakland where the groom works at Waterville Iron Works.

Universalist Parsonage Oakland Edmund Beale Doris Mae Dupont Edwin Dupont Lewis Gilbert Howard O. G.howard Charles Cook Howard Waterville Iron Works

Pre-Nuptial Shower For Norma Steassy Amid Gifts

A pre-nuptial shower was hosted Wednesday at Corliss Street by Miss Kathleen Harkins and friends. Guests included Mrs. Pfef fer and Mrs. Reevy among others. Miss Steassy is set to wed Cpl. Dwight W. Pierce Jr. who married on Saturday.

Norma Steassy Kathleen Harkins Corliss Street Jane Stevens Doris Stickney Ruth Cogan Mary Pierce Elizabeth Williams John Pfeffer John Reevy Elizabeth Bowers Dorothy Higgins Sylvia van Riter Detroit Mich Miss Stessy Cpl Dwight W. Pierce, Jr

Two Lewiston Nurses Die After Central District Meeting

Mrs. Roberta Paris and Mrs. Helen Bonney passed Saturday in Lewiston after attending a Central District Nurses Association meeting. In the evening they went on to attend the Industrial Nurses Association meeting in Portland.

Roberta Paris Helen Bonney Lewiston Central District Nurses’ Association Industrial Nurses’ Association Portland

Elizabeth Ann Howard Weds 2nd Lt Matthew Doak in Simple Central Service

At Central church on a Saturday evening ceremony Elizabeth Ann Howard daughter of Mr and Mrs Norman W Howard joined with 2nd Lt Matthew Doak USAAF in a candlelight wedding. Rev Sidney E Dee officiated as relatives witnessed the union. Elizabeth wore ivory satin with veil and carried white roses while bridesmaid Mrs John Raynes wore pale pink. Best man was John Doak of Belfast. The couple plan a brief honeymoon then residence in Hondo Texas.

Central Church Elizabeth Ann Howard Norman W. Howard Washington Street 2Nd St Matthew Doak USAAF Sidney E. Dee John Raynes John Doak Belfast Miss Howard Morse High School Bath Iron Works Doak Crosby High School Wentworth Institute Boston Sikorski Aircraft Corp Hartford Conn Hondo Texas

Huse School P T A Seeks Bath City Art Teacher

Huse School P T A resumed meetings with strong attendance to discuss hiring an art supervisor for Bath schools lacking such service. President Mrs Edward B Hamblett outlined the year's program including open house teacher reception visual education night and safety and art events. Membership drive runs to Sept 27 with 100 percent rooms earning a party.

Huse Bath Edward B. Hamblett P. T. A.’s of Bath Isabelle Bryant

Bath Memorial Hospital to Broadcast Olde Tyme Faire Appeal

Bath Memorial Hospital auxiliary broadcasts Thursday evening September 27 on Station WGAN Portland from 7:45 to 8:00. Originating at Bath Iron Works conference room, the program features William S. Newell president of Bath Iron Works and Miss Ruth Williams Morse High School vocalist in several numbers. Brian M. Jewett arranges and acts as announcer. Tickets on sale at Morse High School with prizes for the class selling the most tickets.

Bath Memorial Hospital WGAN Portland Bath Iron Works Corp William S. Newell Bath Iron Works Ruth Williams Morse Brian M. Jewett Miss Williams Daniel Williams Bath Nathan Watson

Miss Georgianna McFadden Confined at Home

Miss Georgianna McFadden daughter of Mr and Mrs R Clinton McFadden of North street is confined to her home and under the care of her physician.

Georgianna McFadden R. Clinton McFadden North Street

Cardosi Sargent Wedding Saturday Evening

A charming ceremony occurred at the Cosmopolitan club at eight with Geraldine Rose Sargent marrying Domenic Henry Cardosi. Rev. Dr. David L. Wilson officiated as guests enjoyed a music program and a three tiered cake reception before the couple’s weeklong honeymoon at Moosehead Lake and home at 15 Forest Road.

Cosmopolitan Club Geraldine Rose Sargent Drayton Road Domenic Henry Cardosi Tower Circle David L. Wilson Central Church Lyndon Kinney Mendelssohn Herbert B. Wing Raymond Sargent Grace M. Sargent Alice de Witt Gloria DeWitt Kennebec Wharf and Coal Co Henry Cardosi Boston Bath Iron Works Mary Chamberlain Agnes Jellison Jennie Walker Moosehead Lake Forest Road Bouch Miss Sargent Gaysh Portland Moore Miss Chamberlain Jellison Fletcher Ellsworth Philip A. Nardini Richmond DiVirgilio Frank Oliver Lynn, Mass George Repucci Vincent Oliver Joseph Fiateroni

Pre nuptial shower for Norma Steussy in Bath event

Mrs Franklin Cromwell Jr and Miss Betty Howard hosted a shower for Norma Steussy at 1217 Washington Street. The couple, Norma Steussy and Cpl Dwight Pierce, wed last Saturday. Guests included Mrs R J M Steussy and several Bath Iron Works coworkers. A decorated umbrella theme framed gifts as candlelit luncheon was served by Mrs John Harkins.

Franklin Cromwell, Jr Betty Howard Dwight Pierce Norman W. Howard John Harkins Shirley Mank Claire Grainger Herbert Wing Barbara Tibbetts Dorothy Higgins Jane Stevens Beatrice Tibbetts Philip Chaney Urban McCorrison Robert Rittall John

Engagement of Marion Spinney to Leslie C Thompson

Mrs. Ina B Spinney announces the engagement of her daughter Marion Linden Spinney to Leslie C Thompson son of Mr and Mrs Frank C Thompson of 1035 Middle Street Thompson has returned to New York after three years in the armed forces overseas The wedding is planned for late fall.

Ina B. Spinney High Street Marion Linden Leslie C. Thompson Frank C. Thompson Middle Street Miss Spinney Bath Memorial Hospital Ina B Herbert L. Spinney Thompson New York

Bowdoinham Resident DeForest Pratt Dies at Home

Bowdoinham mourns as DeForest M Pratt born July 4 1874 dies at his River Road home after a life in Bowdoinham survived by wife Blanche McFarland two daughters Thelma Pratt and Mrs Alton Hanson a sister Georgia Pratt and two grandchildren. Funeral held Saturday at home with Rev Paul West officiating interment Ridge Cemetery. Local notes include church groups and school term openings with staff listings and minor community events.

DeForest M. Pratt River Road Bowdoinham William Minerva (Campbell) Pratt Blanche McFarland Georgia Pratt Thelma Pratt Alton Hanson Bowdeinham Paul West Ridge Cemetery White Cross Women's Missionary Society of the Baptist Church Karl Hatch Children's World Crusaders Jessie Ames Raylene Peabody Pauline ‘Cook Jacqueline Sulphen Mary Jane Fides Jeannette Hilton Janet Yates Miss ‘Ames Miss Ames Coombs High School Leonard Osier New Harbor Louise Drake Lewiston Irene ‘Babb Raymond Blodgett Elmer ‘Dodge Wilson Brunswick Massachusetts Minnie Pert Brighton Mass Richard Charlot Richard, Jr Walpole Augusta Eyes Leon Dunkee Ruby Turner Fire Department Town Hall Robert Moore Leroy Temple Arthur Turner Coral Gables Fla Hazel Turner Winfield Lowell Baltimore Phillip Rideout Portland Alice Rich Columbus Maggie Hatch Millay Road

Mr and Mrs Owen Hanscom Move to Bowdoinham Farm

Mr and Mrs Owen Hanscom and their family, formerly residing on Wahington rect, have relocated to Bowdoinham and are now living on a farm.

Bath Rotary Attends District Gathering at Three Rivers

Bath Rotary delegates Dominique J. Tardif and spouse with Mr and Mrs Charles Doyle represented Bath at Rotary District 193 events in Three Rivers Quebec. The four clubs present heard about civic projects including playgrounds milk programs and youth groups while enjoying tours golf cinema and river scenery during a busy two day assembly.

Dominique J. Tardif Bat Rotarians Rotary District Three Rivers Quebec Tardif Charles Doyle Bath Club Rotary Bath Clu Boy Scouts Young Peoples Organization Chateau d Blois Baptist Rotary Anns Au Fins Gourmets Canada Hotel Cap de Madeleine KiSeb Club Fou St. Maurice Valley Grand Mer Club Shawinigan Falls Cascade Inn Gran Mere

Local Funeral and University Enrollment Highlights

Daughter and husband Mr and Mrs Richard Denham and Alice Wood of South Portland attended funeral services for DeFore Pratt. Norma Jean Cumming daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymond D Cummings is among 4685 Syracuse University freshmen. total registration projected above 5500. Mr and Mrs Wilbur Crook of Milan Street return from a week at Merrymeeting Bay camp as Mr Crooker takes a Bath Iron Works vacation.

Richard Denham Alice Wood South Portlan DeFore Pratt Norma Jean Cumming Raymond D. Cummings Maxne Street Syracuse University College of Fine Arts Syracuse the University Wilbur Crook Milan Street Merrymeeting Ba Crooker Bath

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State Armory Memorial Hospital Solar Lodge Masons C. W. Rogers Mayor West Palm Beach Leeman Miclan Tel Old Lambert Tavern Ruth Mathias P.O Old Town Farm Bureau Good Will Club Bath Y.M.C.A ST. Cecelia Club Women’s Society Norma’ Harris Howard-Dupont Huse School P.T.A Cardosi-Sargent Cosmopolitan Club House Miss Steussy Burton Curtis Falmouth Curtis Ernest Curtis Bertha Tibbetts Johnny Mack Robert Lowery June Storey Peemimc Wally Brown Alan Carney Broadway Quebe Fee Robert ED Pizareth Cummings Pon Defore Hal Wallis Tim Frank Sinatra Kathryn Grayson Gene Kelly Jose Iturbi
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