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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1943

Page

4

Family birthday party and local notes in town

A birthday party for Miss Winona Leavitt was held at her Federal street home with Harold and Jeanne Leavitt Clyde Leavitt Betty Richardson Ruth Leavitt in attendance About 20 Girl Scouts held their regular meeting at the Congregational vestry singing and planning for mothers to attend the first anniversary of the troop Personal items report Officer Alton Erskine is on a week's vacation Thaddeus Reed fills his night watchman shift Mary and Emeline Weeks sublet Mrs Cornley’s Federal street rental Allan Hunnewell is the winter tenant change Mr and Mrs Robert Fulton moved into the Di Perri cottage Mrs John Fisher visited friends in Boston Mr and Mrs McKay Malcolm moved from the Di Perri house to Camden Clarence Race recovering from appendicitis at Gregory’s hospital Boothbay Harbor Harold Hale and a Boston hunting party are at Mr Hale’s camp during duck season Mrs Emily Norcross and children have returned to Washington Sgt Maurice Caton home on furlough from Texas Miss Virginia Pease on two weeks vacation from Hartford Conn Mrs Norman Getchell visited her daughters Mrs Lawrence Radley in Quincy Mass and Mrs Sidney Knight in Kittery Mr and Mrs Raymond Belanger of Five Islands spent the weekend with Mrs Belanger’s mother Mrs Foster Hilton Bath road

Winona Leavitt Federal Street Harold Leavitt Jeanne Clyde Leavitt Betty Richardson Ruth Leavitt Congregational Vestry Alton Erskine Thaddeus Reed Mary Emeline Weeks Cornley Allan Hunnewell Robert Fulton Harold Hale Boston Mr. Hale Emily Norcross Governor Smith High Street Washington Maurice Caton Asbury Bailey Texas Virginia Pease Harvey Pease Hartford Norman E. Getcheil Lawrence Radley Quincy Mass Sidney B. Knight Kittery Raymond Belanger Five Islands

Iota Sigma Chapter Opens Its Fall Season

Iota Sigma Sorority holds the first fall session with Miss Deletra Hill hosting at 645 Middle Street. President Mrs Edward McGuiggan leads a business meeting voting to rename the society Bath chapter and to support Red Cross activities. A Dec. 7 Old Folks Home event is planned and initiations are set for Nov. 9.

Iota Sigma Sorority Deletra Hill Middle Street Edward McGuiggan Bath The Iota Sigma Red Cross Beulah Pratt Margaret Hanscom Spring Street Eleanor Wright Harriet Fraser Natalie York

First Lieutenant Robert S. McIntyre Visits Augusta Parents

The Kennebec Journal notes First Lieutenant Robert S. McIntyre, recently visiting his parents on Lower State street in Augusta, has returned to North Camp Hood, Texas, where he is stationed with a tank destroyers unit after completing a six week tactical course. He is brother to Hugh B. McIntyre of the city.

Kennebec Journal Robert S. MclIntyre Lower State Street Augusta North Camp Hoad Texas Tank Destroyers McIntyre Hugh B. McIntyre

Noble Grands Open Fall Season With Bridge and Prizes

Past Noble Grands met with Mrs. Rose Jean on Court street for the first Fall meeting. After business, members enjoyed bridge and garden flower decor. Prizes went to Nellie Lord for first, Jennie Farrin second, and Eva Atwood consolation. Oct plans announced. new member Katie Casey welcomed. Hattie Huggard improving. attendees listed.

Noble Grands Club Rose Jean Court Street Bridge Nellie Lord Jennie Farrin Eva Atwood Athena Gillespie Annette Pinkham Washington Street Florence Mank Mae Ward Hattie Huggard Mechanic Street Katie Casey Eola Atwood

Dessert Bridge Party at American Legion Auxiliary Hall

American Legion Auxiliary hosts a dessert bridge Thursday at 1.30 pm in the Legion hall with auction and contract games. Prizes for winners, proceeds support the Christmas welfare fund, reservations via Mrs. Walter Hill. Refreshments, table seating, and prize duties assigned to named members.

American Legion Auxiliary American Legion Hall Nice Walter Hill Edgar Leavitt Carl Anderson John Costain Bernard Pratt Auxiliary Legion Hall

Bath Phone Operator to Wed Raleigh Bride

Miss Evelyn Alice Young longtime operator for New England Tel will end duties Saturday and wed Cadet William E. Raynes of the U S A F in Raleigh on October 9. The Morse High graduates and families will travel to North Carolina for the ceremony with Mrs Young and Miss Muriel Raynes accompanying.

Evelyn Alice Young New England Tel. & Tel. Co Raleigh N. C William E. Raynes U. S. A. Air Forces Miss Young Evelyn H Young Nate H. Young Auguste Morse High Muriel Raynes Warren

From where I sit on self regulation in Maine brewing

A reader recalls early Maine lobster trade self regulation via a Sea and Shore Commission and compares it to brewers cooperating with authorities to maintain decency. The letter argues cooperation and self regulation yield success, citing local experience in Maine's fishing and brewing industries.

Joe Sea & Shore Commission Maine

West Bath brings fare well party for McAllister Wing

Mrs. Edward Burns and Mrs. Courtney Stover hosted at Mrs. Stover's home a fare well party for Allan McAllister and Calvin Wing who plan to leave for service. Attendees included Marilyn Wing and others. Allan and Calvin received identification bracelets and sewing kits.

Dresden Social Notes Include Arrivals Departures and School Elections

Pvt. Robert Chapman returns to Fort Leonard Wood after visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Fred Chapman. Mrs Nellie Morse of Boston visited her sister Mrs John H Mayers. Mrs Cora Gahan stayed with nephews George and Carol Sproul. Dr Alexander Cairns LLD recovered and preached at the Methodist church. Mrs Clayton Myers sang An Evening Prayer. Miss McDonald assigned to West Dresden school amid staffing gaps. Perley Siegars and Jesse James home ill due to prevailing epidemic. Mr and Mrs Oscar Bailey visited South Dresden friends Willard Siegars. Middle Bridge school elected Virginia Robbins president Mary Lou Dyers vice president Edna Robbins secretary Madelyn Rittall treasurer.

Robert Chapman U. S. Army Fort Leonard Wood Fred Chapman Nellie Morse Boston John H. Mayers Cora Gahan George Carol Sproul Alexander Cairns L.L.D Clayton Myers Charles McDonald West Dreseden Perley Siegars Jesse James Oscar Bailey Willard Siegars South Dresden Middle Bridge School Virginia Robbins Mary Lou Dyers Edna Robbins Madelyn Rittall

Good Will Club Baked Bean Supper Draws Bath Residents

The Good Will Club of Sagadahoc Ferry held a baked bean supper in its hall on Saturday evening with about 100 people served. Florence Carlton chaired the dining room with helpers, and Mrs. Arthur Orr organized the kitchen. Card sales and orders added to proceeds, drawing many guests from Bath Iron Works and local offices.

Good Will Club Sagadahoc Ferry Bath Florence Carlton Harry Fitch Clarence Getchell Rice Martha Bailey Nelson Rice Alex St. Pierre Percy Marston Arthur Orr Edward V. Reed Costello P. Hall Naval Department of the Bath Iron Works

Spinney Couple Return Home After Bridgeport Visit

Mr and Mrs Byron B Spinney return to Bridgeport Conn after visiting in the city with Mrs George A Spinney of 6 Charles Street The Spinneys are connected to the United Illuminating Co of Bridgeport and New Haven where Mr Spinney serves as manager.

Byron B. Spinney Bridgeport Conn Spinney George A. Spinney Charles Street Mr. Spinney United Illuminating Co New Haven

Woolwich Observation Post Honors Local Graduates

A Woolwich graduation party at the Bailey home awarded 12 airpane recognition school diplomas and 12 golden wings to observers. Second Lieutenant Russell F. Johnson of Portland presented the awards and medals to honored attendees including the Baileys and Mrs. Woolley. The evening featured uniforms, a miniature observation post centerpiece, and refreshments as locals and families gathered with several attendees later noted in other community events and engagements.

Woolwich Wilson Bailey Russell F. Johnson Portland Jean Gowdey Gowdey Paul William Berry Navy Richard Woolley Air Corps Army Bailey Army Air Corps

Aged Lady Struck by Car Near Wiscasset

Miss Carrie Knight 80 of Bath road Wiscasset was hit by a car while walking along Route One on the hill east of the village. She was taken to Miles Memorial Hospital with a broken shoulder multiple bruises and possible other injuries. Driver Walter Smith 28 Woolwich said he struck her while eastbound the car leaving the highway hit a pole and stopped. Knight told officer Powers she was on the south side walking west with a flashlight on the gravel shoulder.

Route One Carrie Knight Bath Road Wiscasset Miles Memorial Hospital Damariscotta Francis W. Powers Walter Smith Woolwich Central Maine Power Co Miss Knight Powers

Local residents share travel and church meeting notes

Mrs. Ralph O. Dale returns home from Marblehead after visiting son Ralph O. Dale Jr. Rev. Charles M. Tubbs of Grace church attends Kennebec Valley Clericus meeting in Gardiner. Mrs. Vinal Hunnewell returns from Bowdoinham visit with brother Jack Barter in Sagadahoc Ferry. Mrs. Howard MacRonald visits Portland with Lettie Searles. The Mac Ronalds spend part of the summer at Trusants Crossing in West Bath.

Ralph O. Dale Middle Street Marblehead Mass Charles M. Tubbs Grace Church Gardiner Kennebec Valley Episcopal Church Diocese of Maine Vinal Hunnewell Sagadahoc Ferry Bowdoinham

Farewell Party for Nolan Couple At Echo Valley

Bay Point hosts a farewell gathering Thursday night for Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Nolan. Mrs. Nolan and son depart Monday for New York. Attendees include H. A. Spinney, the Gordons, the Olivers, the Hentzes, the Williamses, Clarence Butters, and Ida Mathews. Refreshments and a gift accompany the sendoff. The tale notes military addresses for Keen and Whitaker, and visits by Mrs. Thornborough, plus sendoffs of Stone and Robinson families at their cottage season close.

Clyde Day Echo Valley Thomas Nolan Nolan and Son Mondag New York Nolan H. A. Spinney John Gordon James Oliver Karl Hentz Frank Williams Clarence Butters Ida Mathews

Dike PTA Opens Its Season Social Hour Guests Teachers

The Dike PTA opened its season with a social hour for parents to meet new teachers and association members. Hostesses included Mrs. Edmund Mocklar Mrs. John Labbie Mrs. A Farley Mayo Jr and Mrs. Ben Berenson. Pvt Carlton E Rideout U S A returning from a 15 day leave visited family in North street extension and enjoyed hunting including three ducks and six teal. He also visited relatives in Lewiston and Alna with his mother and others.

Edmund Mocklar John Labbie A. Farley Mayo, Jr Ben Berenson Carlton E. Rideout Camp Breckenridge Emery Rideout North Street Extension Inlaw Alton Simpson Alna Lewiston Joseph A. Cobb

Miss Emily Furber Furloughs Home in Washington Street Visit

Miss Emily Furber RN ANC stationed at Camp Edwards Massachusetts spent a weekend furlough with her parents Mr and Mrs William A Furber of Washington Street.

Emily Furber R.N Camp Edwards Mass William A. Furber Washington Street

Also Mentioned on This Page

Iota Sigma Chapter Joe Marsh Washington County Brewing Industry Foundation Frank J. Rolley Main ST Waterville West Bath Edward Burns Courtney Stover F. W. Deehan Marshall Boudreau Paul Boudreau Billy James Tucker Brunswick Florence Longwood Eleanor Rockport Stanley Haley Herbert Babkirk Portsmouth N. H Owen E. Rogers Walter Mallett Topsham James Lemont Ednar L. Owens Bath Memorial Hospital Sheila Mae Lieut. Owens Fletcher Waterman Corp Robert Waterman Lannes Fuller Christine Lee Douglass Mitchell Bath Iron Works Larrabee Skowhegan Clement Yates Danvers F. W. Larrabee Arthur Shepard J. B. Cooke Betty Goodell Hazel Heath William Bailey Irving Layton Layton Felix Gallant Leo Gallant John Moore Elezier Babine Kenneth Knapp John Higgins Memorial Hospital Cora Robinson Llewellyn Rogers Laurance Martin Groton Cooke Eddie Larrabee Eddie, Jr West Philip Williams Tommy Stephen South Portland William Cottage Horne James Williams Cape Elizabeth Harry Williams Benny Graves Philip Lincoln Williams Melford Perham Janice S. M. Pendleton Dana Isleboro Bert Pitts Blanche Elliott Peterson Pvt Arthur Carlton Camp Campbell John Perkins Allan McAllister Calvin Wing J. J. Derry Watts New Jersey Litch Osborne Lane, Jr Freeport Percy Holbrook Lee Holbrook Harold Crockett Cumberland G. C. Smith Leonard Smith Sumner Sewall Henry Payne Weaver Bowen Torrey Stanley Williams Freneena Williams Charles Williams Ruth G. Haskell Fort Dix N. J Camp Gordon Africa Lieut Haskell Goodrich Rubber Co Lieut. Haskell Lieut. R. G. Haskell Bath— Club Marion Bailey Ruth Soule Mildred Soule Marion Berry Jennie Bailey Fernald Bailey Day Hollis Leeman Evelyn Frances Hathorne Florence Temple Good Will Club House E. V. Reed Mila Marie John J. Hinds Frank A. Hinds Orr Mores High School Rogers Hardware Store Hinds Bath Iron Works Corp Charles Pinkham Jennie Pinkham Newport R. IL Irving Miller West Upton Louise Miller Woodrow Miller W. C. B. Robbins Ogunquit Charlotte Buck Suzel Howard Day’s Ferry Herbert Munsey Alton Munsey Cleveland Buck Alden Bailey Treasure Island Calif Presque Isle J. C. Poulterer Pauline Island Heights Poulterer H. S. Keen Camp Davis B. M A.A.A N.ac Chester A Whitaker Armed Guard School Norfolk Mary Thornborough New York City Earl Hentz, Jr the Willows Harry Stone Harold Robinson Dike Pta Eastern Corporation Hollingsworth & Whitney CO Keyes Fibre Co., Inc Maine Seaboard Paper CO S. D. Warren Company Oxford Paper Company Penepscot Paper CO Penobscot Chemical Fibre CO Penobscot Purchasing CO ST. Croix
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