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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1944

Page

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Silver Wedding Party Honors Harold Miller in Winnegance

Nearly 30 relatives and friends gathered at the Winnegance Community club rooms to honor Mr. and Mrs. Harold Miller on their silver wedding anniversary. The event featured decorations of silver and white, a floral centerpiece, and music by the Bowdenham orchestra.

Harold Miller Winnegance Community Club Zaidee Demers Miller Mexico Persis Danforth Frank L. Danforth Freedom Augusta the Baptist Church Childre Rebecca Holbrook Hubert F. Miller U.S.N New York Bertrand L. Miller Linwood Fecro Bertrand Miller Bath Iron Works Orman Coggeshall Eugene Legare Enoch Cook Jane Feero

Winnegance Auxiliary Plans Mixed Evening Party

The Winnegance Auxiliary hosts a mixed evening at the Community house with cards including pitch and auction, prizes for all three games, and refreshments. A prior business meeting discussed entertaining the Progressive Union which now includes Cosmopolitan, Freeport, and Winnegance clubs for an all day affair with noon dinner. Mr and Mrs Edwin H P Lowell from Western avenue are in Portland Tuesday.

Winnegance Auxiliary Progressive Union Cosmopolitan Club Freeport Winnegance Harold Mil

Once prosperous Bath industry fades into history

The Cummings Feldspar Co plant at Reed's wharf in the Bath South End, once a thriving shipyard and major employer, is being torn down. After years of decline following founder John W. Cummings' death, the site was sold to Bath Iron Works Corp and wreckers remove buildings, signaling the end of a once flourishing feldspar business.

Cummings Feldspar Co Reed Georgetown Phippsburg Maine Central Railroad Cummings New Jersey Ohio Kennebec River Bath Iron Works Carr Bath

State Regent of DAR to Visit Sagada Hoc Ferry

Col. Dummer Sewall chapter of the D A R resumes meetings Oct 3 at the Good Will clubhouse Sagada hoc Ferry with a luncheon hosted by Mrs. Percy Bailey Mrs. Adel bert Hall and Mrs. Elbridge R. Wright. State Regent Mrs. Leroy F. Hussey will be guest and address the members.

Col. Dummer Sewall Good Will Sagadahoc Ferry Ladies of the Good Will Club Percy Bailey Adelbert Hall Elbridge R. Wright Harry G. Deering Leroy F. Hussey

PUPILS START YEAR WITH GOOD DEFENSE STAMPS SALE

The city schools report an excellent Defense Stamps sale totaling 1856.45 dollars. Morse High School led with 606.25, followed by Huse 287.80 and Dike 203.25 as districts list purchases. Weekend visitors included Ruth Gordon of Sagadahoc bay and Bath residents Leona Daigle, Ruth Gordon in Boston, while Harold Osgood joined Fred Osgood’s Bedford street guests from Vanceboro.

Morse High School Huse Dike Weeks Street South Street Central Grammar North Primary North Grammar Mitchell School Center Street Washington Street Ruth Gordon Sagadahoc Bay Georgetown Leona Daigle Bath Boston Fred Osgood Bedford Street Harold Osgood Vanceboro

Safety Patrol Badge Ceremony at Huse School Assembly

The first Fall term assembly at Huse Memorial School featured a Safety Program. Girls and boys serve as Safety Patrols with badges issued. patrol roster includes Connie Carlisle, Joan Burgess, Beverly D Aitolo, and others. Keith Crockett presented a retiring janitor Lloyd Hooker a chair as a staff gift.

Huse Memorial School Safety Patrol Safety Patrol Council Connie Carlisle Joan Burgess Beverly D'Aiitolo Peggy Garside Joyce MacCurdy Joan Bennett Madelyn Kronstrand Madilene Fitzgerald Joyce Inman Keith Crockett Grammar School Lloyd Hooker Huse America School Safter Shirley Robinson Frank Young Pattie Hayes Leon Piaschke Sandra Daley Bruce Orum Jane Ledyard Leroy Philbrook Vivian McDougal Robert Carmichael Barbara Ireland Wesley Stanchfield Elizabeth Prentis Barbara Parks Audrey Durant Sally Cummings Betty Newell Margaret McCabe Bryan Fish Beverly Fish Elizabeth Adams Elaine Anderson Florence Breed Kathleen Bronson Mary Burgess Constance Carlisle Lorraine Donaco Marian Ferris Barbara Greene Cynthia Guay Marilyn Kimball Sally Snowden Virginia Whitney Camilla Costain Doris McCabe Army Air Corps Robert Colly Marilyn Langley Robert Grainger Linwood Miller Organization of The Irene Lait the Safety Council Mr. Crockett America the Beautiful Lasca Huse

Mayor Rogers Seeks Hero of the Week Suggestions

The Mutual Broadcasting System will air a Sunday 9 45 program featuring the Columbus Bay choir. Each week a child under 16 will be recognized for a civic achievement, with the child and city named on air and a special song presented by the choir. Citizens are asked to submit names to Mayor Walter C. Rogers for consideration.

Mutual Broadcasting System Columbus Bay the Broadcasting Company Walter C. Rogers Rogers

Reception plans to honor Department President at Masonic Temple

Hyde Camp and Auxiliary finalize plans for a reception to honor Department President Mrs Frances L Warner at the Masonic Temple Saturday at eight. Expected are all auxiliaries and allied orders with out of state guest Mrs Maude B Warren of Brockton Mass and Past National President Miss Barbara Kenney from Bath Street heading to Boston for a few days.

T. W. Hyde Edward F. Miller Middle Street Frances L. Warner Masonic Temple Maude B. Warren Brockton, Mass Order Barbara Kenney Bath Street Boston

Iron Works Golf Tourney Ends In Grand Bath Club Win

Bath Iron Works hosts a record turnout for a well run Bath Country Club event. Clarence R. Eaton wins Class A low gross 84 and the President's Plaque while Jimmy Jones takes the L Eugene Thebeau trophy. About 93 players finish play by 5:15 pm with strong praise for the organizing committee and catering.

Bath Iron Works Bath Country Club Clarence R. Eaton Newell Jimmy Jones Iron Works Archibald M. Main Sidney L. Eaton Brian M. Jewett Lancelot H. Cooper W. D. Hill H. W. Thebeau H. B. Briggs J. T. Jenkins Henry Mank Althea French Louise Crowley Helen ‘Merrill C. R. Eaton Nat Mazzeo Russell Young Alfred Parks L. Patriquin J. Povich Sam Rogers Earl Pride

Marine officer promotion draws local interest Captain Schoppe

Lt John C Schoppe is promoted to Captain in the Marine Air Corps son of Mr and Mrs Jr Schoppe of West Auburn His mother is a known club woman with many statewide friends The Roland Smith Post American Legion held a social meeting Tuesday with refreshments served and word of the promotion circulating locally.

Marine Air Corps John C. Schoppe Schoppe Jr Schoppe West Auburn Roland Smith Post American Legion Robert A. Theobald U.S.N James Forrestal W. S. Newell Rawleigh Warner Edward M. Jewell Lewis B. Combs Roland Hill Earl W. Mills U. S Robert Hale Archibald M. Main Herbert Fairchild Col. Knox John H. Dillon U.S.M.C Adelia Reid Knox Sumner Sewall Maine W. J. Carter Joseph W. Powell Lyman S. Perry John F. O'Keefe Charles L. Brand U.S.C.G

Cadet Air Patrol Talks At Morse High School

Brunswick C.A.P.C officers spoke at Morse High School to recruit students ages 15 to 18 for Civil Air Patrol Cadets. Lt. Donovan Lancaster and Warrant Officers Edward Vose and Seymour White outlined training, exams, and how to join, with meeting weekly at the Brunswick Armory.

C.A.P Brunswick Morse High School Civil Air Patrol Donovan Lancaster Brunswick C.A.P.C Herrick Army Air Forces C.A.P.C Lancaster Edward Vose Brunswick C.A.P Seymour White United States Clifford E. Wilson, Jr

Missionary Society Holds All Day Meeting at Corliss Street Church

Corliss Street church Missionary Society conducted an all day meeting in the small vestry. Sewing for children’s clothes occurred in the forenoon, followed by a noon dinner hosted by Mrs. Mildred Walker and Mrs. Ruby Preble with Rev. Albert Freeman and Miss Carrie Trott. The afternoon featured a business session, kit project report, and plans for five Russian kit fillings. The president Mrs. Chaney highlighted a Waterville trip for the Baptist Women’s Institute. The Bowdoinham Baptist Association will meet at Corliss Street in October, with Mrs. Nellie Hunt leading a World Christians United for Peace program. The next meeting is set for October 19 in the small vestry.

Missionary Society of Coriss Street Chaney Waterville Baptist Womans Institute Bowdeinham Baptist Association Corlisset Church Nellie Hunt Mildred Walker

Launch of USS Frank Knox at Bath Iron Works

A procession of high ranking Americans attended the launching of the destroyer USS Frank Knox at Bath Iron Works on Sunday September 17. The ceremony drew numerous distinguished guests and marked a notable event for the naval program.

Frank Knox Bath Iron Works

Rotary District Governor Visits Rotarians Here

Perley S. Turner of Sanford, governor of the 193rd Rotary District, spoke at Odd Fellows Hall during a luncheon. He urged clubs to support youth movement programs and noted Rotary’s role in world affairs. Visiting Rotarians included Prof O C Hormeitl and Dr Earle Richardson of Brunswick.

193Rd Rotary Perley S. Turner Sanford Odd Fellows Hall Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge Royal Johnson Sedgwick Turner Bath Quebec India China Australia New Zealand Africa Newburyport Labrador International Rotary Chicago Corpus Christi Texas Germany Italy Tne Gardiner O. C. Hormeitl Earle Richardson Brunswick

Beta Sigma Phi Meets On Tuesday

Theta chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority gathered Tuesday evening at Mrs. Andrew Butterfield home on Granite street. The social event was a retro children’s party with members in pinafores and pigtails. Refreshments were served by the hostess as Mrs. Helen Andrews directed and Miss Madge Stacey presided. Special guests included Mrs. Stanley Hatch and several others.

Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Albert Coombs Andrew Butterfield Granite Street Helen Andrews Madge Stacey Stanley Hatch Helen Racine Burton Jones Harry Ring, Jr Wade

Edgren Named City Chairman for War Chest Drive

Edwin F. Edgren transport director at Bath Iron Works was named city chairman of the National War Chest Drive running from Oct 9 to Dec 2. A Sagadahoc advisory committee and town chairmen were announced with details forthcoming.

Edwin F. Edgren Bath Iron Works Corp Sagadahoc County Ralph W. Bragg Rupert Irvine A. M. Main Edmund A. Rothwell Edwin R. Andrews William S. Newell Chester A. Plant Henry O. Trowbridge Roy L. Munroe Richmond Neil S. Bishop Bowdoinham Lendall Greene Phippsburg Granville Colby Maine

Bath Incinerator Gets AA-3 Priority Rating

The War Production Board in Portland grants Bath an AA-3 priority for an incinerator project. Bids will be advertised at least 40 days before opening, with the first ad planned for the 30th. The contract will require securing all labor from outside the area due to wartime labor shortages.

Bath War Production Board Portland WPB War Manpower Commission

Cum mings Family To Stay In Bath This Winter

Mr and Mrs Charles Cummings and their three daughters will remain in Bath this coming winter occupying the former Jenkins house on Academy Street. This summer they stayed at their Georgetown home.

Charles Cummings New York City Bath Jenkins Academy Street George Town

Phi Theta chapter plans holiday boxes drive and schedule changes

Phi Theta chapter met at Mrs. Brewster Sedgwick's home with Miss Madge Stacey presiding. Fund from Elizabeth Williams recital supports Christmas boxes for Mary Carroll's Red Cross Service Club work in England. Helen Hayes announced mailed Christmas and birthday decorations and a Thanksgiving box. Boxes include candles, linens, wrapping, ribbons, noise makers, and canned foods.

Miss Carroll Albert Coombs National Headquarters Roberta Hawthorne Needlework Guild Miss Hayes Richard Burke Linwood Haynes Greene Nathan Watson Coombs Burke Haynes Burt Osgood Eleanor Dantggth Edwin R. Andrews Richard Haskell Catherine Legard Leonard Wetherbee

Salvation Army Funds Drive Appeals in Bath Area

The Salvation Army launches its annual appeal for Bath area funds. Pledges are supported by ecards and contributions mailed or brought to Daniel Williams, treasurer at First National Bank. Edward W. Bridgham chairs the advisory board. Mr and Mrs Albert Towne of Waltham are among guests visiting Mrs Towne’s aunts in Dum mer Street.

Salvation Army Bath Daniel Williams First National Bank Edward W. Bridgham Albert N. Towne Waltham, Mass Popham Beach

Also Mentioned on This Page

Winnegance Club Mrs. Harold. Miller Women’s Auxiliary Edwin H. P. Lowell Western Avenue D.A.R Dummer Sewall Gross Cmdr. Malmberg USN Louis Allain Kenneth Weeks Woodbury Bailey Ed Briggs al Merry Paul Stinson Neil Bayard C. A. Douglass S. S. Rayner J. W. Osborne W. B. Crockett R. S. Tibbetts John Grindell Stanley Comeau Thomas MacDonald Merle Oaks G. F. Cary James Sharkey Harry Ring Elmer Morse Benjamin Sabo Leonard Gregory Betty Parks Althea Franch Florence Fullerton Esther Pattershall Marjorie Boucher Helene Adams Corrine Hayers Vera Weeks Florence Barker Shirley James Vida Trainor Helen Merrill Merrill Merline Thompson Cadet Air Patrol Morse BOL W. Bulletin Photo Rotary Beta Sigma Phi Edgren WAR Chest Theta Chapter Red Cross
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