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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1944

Page

5

Richmond Vets Return and Local News Highlight Community Events

Major Robert Nelson Smith U S A A F arrives from the South West Pacific to visit his parents in Richmond and his wife and child in Portland. He is a Bowdoin College 1938 graduate who joined the service in 1941 and has logged two overseas years and 51 bombing missions. He holds the Soldiers Medal Air Medal Distinguished Flying Cross and Stars for campaigns in East India, Papua and New Guinea. He credits his crew with seven Japanese zeros sunk and two ships, while praising the Red Cross for postflight refreshments. After a 27 day leave he reports to Atlantic City for reassignment. Also noted: Mr and Mrs Smith have another son Ensign George E Smith Jr in the U S S SC 725. Other local items cover a school citizenship club election, insurance agency changes, Lions club scrap drive, Boy Scouts activities, a family tribute to Sgt Stanley Guiou listed as dead, and Mrs Sarah M Preble’s 90th birthday.

Robert Nelson Smith U.S.A.A South West Pacific George B. Smith South Pleasant Street Emery Street Portland Smith Bowdin College Barksdale Mone Air Force Field Shreveport Bangor Port Morseby East India Papua New Guinea Red Cross Major Smith Mobil Houdlette Southard Leonard L. Bishop Richmond Insurance Agency Main Street Richmond Townsend Club No. 1 S. Stanley Card Richmond Lions Club Louis Lemieux Volz Batchelder Ceci Hatfield Cader Stuber Rand Witham Harold) Jones Clowes Guiou Stanley Guiou Guiou Ile Presque Isle Hawaiian Islands England Texel Island Holland Sarah M. Preble G. F. Bolster The Baptist Convention of Maine First Baptist Church J. A. Beyea Working League Wiliam Todd Red Cross War Fund A. S. Cunningham Boston Cora Hinckley Samuel Hinckley Oak Cemetery Belle Heald Georgetown Felecia Hinckley Riggs Benjamin H. Riggs Spring Street Winthrop W. Riggs West Georgetown Benjamin H Delia (Oliver) Hinckley Riggsville Robinhood Mary Lee Riggs Smith College Hay & Peabody Undertaking Evergreen Cemetery Neil S. Bishop Bowdeinham Seward E. Emmons State Senate Five Island Obinhood Melvin Cuningham Maine General Hospital Alvah Reynolds Doris Allen C. Brown Phippsburg Carlton Brown Bud Jordan James Kalar Bath Day of Wiscasset John Olson John Blackie Clarence Oliver Herman Barter Evelyn Bold Charlotte Gray Five Islands Judy Oliver Wallace Pierce Aubrey Fullerton A. S. Cuningham Pfe Shirley Cunningham Walter Powers Dorothy Stuart Lewiston Harold F. Hunt Ralph Davis John D. Williams James Oliver Clyde Day Bay Point George Laskey Perley Keith Danvers Mass Indian Point

Georgetown Church Plans Easter Services and Local News

Georgetown reports Palm Sunday church events led by Rev G F Bolster with Easter music and a 730 p m program. town residents invited to Easter services. Also notes Red Cross donations and community happenings from deaths in town to local travel buses and backyard snow depths.

Five Islands Good Neighbor club reports community actions

The Five Islands Good Neighbor club met, elected Mrs. Victor Pinkham vice president, and voted to clean the primary school. A pre nuptial shower for Audrey Pinkham welcomed Arthur Cochrane. A successful Friday rummage sale cleared 20 dollars and prayer meetings will move to the church at 7 30.

Good Neighbor Club Victor Pinkham Audrey Pinkham Arthur Cochrane Mo. M.M USCG Lermond Davis Francis Pierce Beverley Rittall Reginald Pinkham Red Cross Drive Five Islands J. L. Bolster Brewer Alfred Rowe Georgetown Georgetown Center J. A. Beyea Irma Groves Bath American Society For the Control of Cancer Orville Rowe Rose Wilkins Marion Stevens William Plummer John Huskins Richard Potter Bath Iron Works Boston Milburn Stevens Livermore Falls Raymond Belanger Thomas Hanna Portland Navy Philip Pinkham Janice James Memorial Hospital Sgt Warren Stevens Ellsworth Pinkham James Stevens Derby South Pacific Stanley Lewis Camp Edwards Paul Thompson Isabel Stevens John Conley Groveton N. H Beulah Miller Evans Elwell Bath Memorial Hospital

Army hospital man returns home to Robinhood

The retired service member, now in inactive status to fully recover, plans to settle permanently at Robinhood with Mrs. Peterson joining him. In Bath, Mr. and Mrs. James Oliver attended a farewell party Monday evening for Nelson Seavey, who has joined the Navy.

Waves Enlistments Surge in Maine During March

The Portland Navy Recruiting Station reports March WAVES applications from Maine far exceed February and any month since February 1943. Lt. Comdr. John C. Gaking cites stepped up tempo and awakened eligible women as key factors. Navy staff will interview at Bath City Hall Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 30 p.m.

Portland Maine John C. Gaking Maine Navy Recruiting and Induction Navy E. J. Watts Bath City Hall

Homebound Return Highlights Local Veteran and Horticulturist

Ay tas Te returns to High Street after a six week Joliet visit with her husband in the USN Seabees. Mr. Hagan previously worked for years with the Agricultural Department of the State based in Skowhegan after graduating from the University of Maine.

High Street Joliet Ill USN Seabees Hagan Agricultural Department of the State Skowhegan University of Maine

Mohiba Talent Parade Show Promises Big Night

The Mohiba show documents record profits for War Bonds as the Talent Parade and Yankee Doodle Blues thrill audiences. Performers Rena Ulmer Virginia Jewett Martha Torrey and Marilyn Booker headline a packed program with Marauders of stage craft, while director Nathan W. Watson praises all who contributed to a standout year. The Mohiba ball and final Talent Parade performances close the season.

Rena Ulmer Bonnie Baker Ulmer Stanton Snookie Ookums Smith & Steen Mohiba Kimball Field Nathan W. Watson Virginia Jewett Paul J. Hart Bill Barter Adena Smith Olive Plummer Elaine Noyes Barbara Danforth Ann Desmond Agnes MacDonald Ruth Small Frances Callan Jane Trott Elizabeth Trott Gloria Leavitt Marilyn Hart Betty Hopkins Juanita Leeman Glenda Howard Martha Torrey Hilda Staples Frances Flaherty Anna Merrill Barbara Stodder Madelyn Oliver Student Council Audi Fotice TNETO Beverly Curran Jean Stanton Frances Downing Ruth Williams Evelyn Perkins Claire Martin Barbara Burnham Vivian White Marilyn Booker Marion Corliss Millicent Hecht Anita Bagdikian Fungalore Maxine Tinney Dallas Lloyd Rafnell

Beacon Street Women Plan April 15 Food Sale

Womens Society of Christian Service at Beacon Street church held a vestry meeting with hostesses and officers. A food sale is set for April 15 at two oclock, with a dish towel shower planned next meeting. Members discussed program, readings, and an April 12 play While the Toast Burned. Refreshments were served.

Women's Society of Christian Service Beacon Street Church William Craft John Howe Arthur Packard Leland Plummer Clifton Tedford Sanford Nickerson Mattie Batcheld Paul Moore Old Rugged Cross Francis St. Martin J. Howe Milton Douglas Mattie Bachelder Minnie Given Nellie Webber Ora Nye Clarence Ring Nettie Teeling Margaret Wilson Katie Clark Elizabeth Oliver Hazel Young William Knapp Charles Kinney Caroline St. Martin The Youth Fellowship Beacon Street

Birth of Ruth Elizabeth Hennesy in West Bath

A daughter born March 24 at Memorial hospital to Mr and Mrs William Hennesy of West Bath. The baby weighed seven pounds twelve ounces and has been named Ruth Elizabeth.

Memorial Hospital William Hennesy West Bath Ruth Elizabeth

Miss Hettie Morse 82 Died After Year of Ill Health

Miss Hettie Morse 82 died at 65 High Street after a year of declining health. Born September 29 1862 in this city she lived here all her life and was active at Winneganee Baptist Church. Survived by sister Lizzie Pushard Oakland nieces Florence Hiney and Aretta Hughes cousin Lena Eaton and second cousins Clyde Morse and Sherman Morse. Funeral Monday at Curtis Funeral Home with Rev Frederick P Moffatt officiating.

Hettie Morse High Street City Winslow Sarah (Frost) Morse Miss Morse Bath Winneganee Baptist Church Lizzie Pushard Oakland Calif Florence Hiney Aretta Hughes Lafayette Lena Eaton Winneganee Clyde Morse Sherman Morse Curtis Funeral Home Washington Street Frederick P. Moffatt Corliss Street Baptist Church

Death of Morse High Alum Milton Gediman at 19

Milton Gediman 19, son of Mr and Mrs Henry Gediman of 602 Middle Street died Thursday at Memorial hospital after a tonsillectomy. Born Sept 28 1924 in this city he attended Morse High class of 42 excelling in athletics notably football. He worked at Bath Iron Works tin shop and was on vacation. Survived by parents one sister Miss Rena Gediman and one brother Edwin Gediman of this city. Body moved to Portland for services at the Jewish Synagogue and burial in Mt Sinai cemetery Portland.

Milton Gediman Henry Gediman Middle Street Memorial Hospital Mr. Gediman Henry Lillian Ruttenburg) Gediman Morse High Gediman Bath Iron Works Rena Gediman Edwin Gediman Portland Mt. Sinai

Mrs Della B McPhee Dies At Osteopathic Hospital

Mrs Della Belanger McPhee widow of Matthew J McPhee of this city died Saturday morning at the Osteopathic Hospital Washington street after a month as patient She was born October 6 1876 in Bath daughter of Charles L and Mary Peron Belanger Surviving are her daughter Mrs Louise Edgett two sons Stephen A McPhee Brunswick and M Worthley McPhee Bath a sister Mrs Katherine Burgess a brother William E Belanger and four grandchildren Funeral services were from St Mary's Catholic church Tuesday morning at eight.

Della Belanger McPhee Matthew J. McPhee Osteopathic Hospital Washington Street McPhee Bath Charles L Mary (Peron) Belanger St. Mary’s Catholic Church

Lydia Clapp Moses of Bath Dies at 80

Lydia Clapp Moses 80 of 1024 Washington Street Bath died Sunday night. She was born June 24, 1864, daughter of Frank Oliver and Anne Swanton Moses. Survived by brother Oliver Moses II and several nieces and nephews. A Universalist supporter who aided local causes. Funeral services held at her home Wednesday at 11 a.m. privately.

Bath Lydia Clapp Moses Washington Street Miss Moses Frank Oliver Anne Maria Swanton Moses Hon Oliver Moses II Witten

Mrs Florence Lovell Dies After Illness in Brunswick

Mrs. Florence Lovell 68 widow of Horace Lovell of Brunswick died Thursday morning at her son Horace Lovell Jr home after a short illness. Born August 18 1875 in Brunswick she was daughter of Jewel and Calvin Allen and was active in the Red Cross and the PTA.

Florence Lovell Horace Lovell Brunswick Horace Lovell Jr Lovell Jewel Calvin W. Allen Red Cross The PTA

Longtime Brunswick School Board Member Remembered

A Brunswick woman who served on the school board for 15 years was honored in a memorial notice. She attended First Parish Congregational Church and is survived by her son, a step-daughter Ruth Thomason of Waterville, a stepson Philip Lovell of Ellsworth, and several nieces and nephews.

Brunswick School Board First Parish Congregational Church Ruth Thomas Waterville Philip Lovell Ellsworth

Mrs Mary Day Reed Dies at 71 in Woolwich

Mrs. Mary Day Reed wife of Capt Josiah W Reed died April 4 at their Woolwich home aged 71. Funeral Thursday at 2 p.m. Survived by husband two sons Carlton Day and Winship A Reed two sisters Miss Lois Day and Mrs J H Whittam and five grandchildren. She was organist at Days Ferry Congregational church educated at Steven's school New Gloucester and music student at New York University. She sailed worldwide three times aboard Bath ships commanded by her father.

Mary Day Reed Josiah W. Reed

Grace Winslow Rites Held In Rockland

Mrs Grace Winslow 55 died Friday at her home on Washington street Bath. Funeral Monday at Burpee Funeral Parlors Rockland Rev Charles MacDonald officiated. She and husband Fred lived in Bath about a year after long work in Rockland civic circles. A noted composer she wrote patriotic songs. Survived by husband mother Mrs John Thomas of Rockland and uncle Everst Green of Bowery street.

Grace Winslow Washington Street Rockland Burpee Charles MacDonald Universalist Church City John Thomas Everst Green Bowery Street Ath

Funeral for Della Belanger McPhee Held at St. Mary's

Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at eight at St Marys Church with Rev Father Cummings officiating. Bearers included Earl Burgess Arthur Burgess Charles Burgess Alex Burgess Carlton Burgess and Edward Belanger. Burial followed at Calvary Cemetery.

Della Belanger Mc Phee St. Mary's Church Father Cummings Earl Burgess Arthur Burgess Charles Burgess Alex Burgess Carlton Burgess Edward Belanger Calvary Cemetery

Man Pleads Guilty to Forgery Charges in Bath

Horace Gilbert Jr a tack welder at Bath Iron Works pleaded guilty in municipal court to two forgery counts. Judge Gardiner Deering set $1000 bonds on each charge and bound him over to Sagadahoc Superior Court. Prosecution says he forged two checks totaling 101.07 and endorsed them stealing pay from shipyard workers. A second defendant Howard Hasland pleaded guilty to operating an improperly registered car with a $10 fine, costs 4.70, suspended on payment.

Horace Gilbert, Jr Auburn Bath Iron Works Corp Gardiner R. Deering Gilbert Sagadahoc Harry R. Butler Guard Department R. H. Brissett R. L. Landry First National Bank Bath National Bank Howard Hasland High Street Lemoine Electric Department the Iron Works Edward W. Bridgham

Bath Superintendent to Attend Augusta Regional Meeting

Superintendent Harland A. Ladd of Bath city schools will attend a regional meeting for superintendents in Augusta at the Senate chamber on Thursday. The session is part of a statewide series this week. Topics include teaching personnel postwar vocational programs planning for educational facilities and state school appropriations.

Harland A. Ladd Bath City Augusta Senate Chamber

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General Mat Arthur Citizenship Club Elmerson School Glenwood Crosby Lorraine Genier Jeanette Bellevance Robert Stuber Joan Weidenmayer Jean Miller Jean Kimball Sarah Nelson Marilyn Hinckley Kegu Americas Gnoppih Sears America Center Street Bath, Maine Robert Dolan Germaine Bonney Judith Dennison Paul Tourtillotte Richard Anders Albert Brady Philip Ames Duncan H. Farrell Donald Young Cliff Leeman William Barter Edmund Hagan David Y. Alkazin Margaret Flaherty Kenneth Hill Richard Andrews Donald Povich William Elliott Edward Cowan Ruth Cogan Boston University David Cogan Enid Greenburg Cogan Miss Hettie Morse Winneyance Mrs Della B. M'Phee Lydia Clapp Moses Woolwich Fred S. Curtis & CO Thomas R. Huston Washington Bt
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