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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1946

Page

5

Hyde Camp and Auxiliary mark 50th anniversary event

Hyde Camp No. 46 and its auxiliary observed their fiftieth anniversary with a Saturday night gathering at the Masonic Temple. The program featured a banquet, floral gifts, musical selections, and greetings from Maine and national veterans groups, with presentations by Hyde Camp officers and members.

T. W. Hyde Sons of Union Veterans of the Jennie Miller Lillian Farrington Lucelia Blake Hyde Auxiliary John F. Choate Jack Shaw Eva Lemont Martha Wilson Florence Robinson Edith Miller Myrtle Wilson Mabel Ansert Warner Maurice J. Warner Gilbert Greenleaf Cliff Leeman Bill Hyde Florence Tnories Worcester Nde Hyde Camp 8 P. D.C Maurice Warner John Conoley Hebron Hyde Camp Dept Vernon W. Miller Merle Jameson Julia Field Adjutant General State of Maine Faye Pyeerans C. Charles York Norway Department Council Department of Maine Sons of Union Veterans Stella McRae Rockland James Coombs Waterville Eng Walter Smith Los Rempeepenio D.P Phyllis and Frances Warner Sons of Union Veterans of the of Maine Sons of Union Ornor Maine Coleran Reginald Stacey Charles Shepard Amartea Assembly Ener Dominique Tardif Commander Smith Charlotte Hyde Sandra Sprankle Hyde Camp No. 46 Gouther Soule P. C Horace H.hammer P. D. C. Leonard Pepert Trea United Spanish War Veterans Alvin Williams Cmdree Spanish War Terans Auxney Charlotte Barne Residen

Easter Sunrise Services Draw Crowds at Local Churches

Easter Sunday services attracted full houses across town. The Winter Street church held an early morning sunrise service for congregants including the elderly and shut-ins, continuing a longstanding tradition at the parish.

Winter Street Church

Edison Foundation Forms To Promote Arts Sciences

The Thomas Alva Edison Foundation is being formed to advance civilization through education and public affairs. It aims to preserve Edison’s Laboratory and Library at Llewellyn Park and to build a world class educational center with noted leaders from industry and science including Firestone, Ford, Kodak, Eastman, and Bath Iron Works among its promoters.

Thomas Alva Edison Foundation Enco Mr. Edison Orange Bireneet Llewellyn Park Karl. T. Comptes Moupachmeetts 1 Anology Vis Evehe Tn Institute of Ology Firestone Firestone Tire and Rubber Henry Ford Walter 8. Gifford American Tel and T. J. Hargrave Eastman Kodak Co Eee Sener America Charlee Be Flson Electric Co William 5 New

Eviction Cases Rise in Sagadahoc and Lincoln Counties

More than 100 tenants in Sagadahoc and Lincoln counties face eviction or have been evicted since January as area rent offices report a surge. OPA rent director John J. Keegan notes 75 applications in three months this year versus 33 in 1945, with landlords citing nonpayment of rent or self occupancy as primary motives and a growing share for nuisance claims.

Sagadahoc Lincoln John J. Keegan OPA Toy Mopih Sagomein Rela Apel Keegan

Fire Destroys House in Topsham Friday

The home of Mr and Mrs Edmond Saucier on Middlesex Road Topsham was destroyed by a fire of undetermined origin Friday. The family escaped with two kitchen chairs a baby rocker and $900 in cash and war bonds plus Easter outfits. Their two children Lawrence two and Lorraine two months were saved. No insurance covered the building or furniture. The fire started in the shed and a strong wind fueled the blaze.

Edmond Saucier Middlesex Road Topsham Saucier Lawrence Lorraine Annette

Forest Fire Threatens Woolwich and Bath Pine Growth

Woolwich and Bath fire units battled a five hour woods fire in pine growth near Crocker’s home and Ralph Haley’s yard. A wind shift aided containment as Bath and Woolwich crews plus State Forestry and volunteers fought the blaze with portable pumps and hose. Fire was checked by late afternoon with crews remaining on patrol through the night.

Woolwich Bath Crocker Dresden State Forestry Fire Patrol Topsham Bath Iron Works Corp Richard Frates Ralph Haley Mr. Haley Richard Leask Stanley L. Jack

Moffatt Summer Home Destroyed in Bath Fire

A two story Bath residence owned by Mr and Mrs Frederick P Moffatt was destroyed by fire late Tuesday night on the Bay Point road near Bay Point village. Mrs Moffatt a state legislator and Republican senate candidate was not home. extensive spring alterations were underway with workers and electricians present Monday.

Georgetown Frederick P. Moffatt Bath Carenene

Bath Adopts Daylight Time and Approves School Plans

The Bath City Council ordered daylight saving from April 27 to September 28 and moved to discontinue the North Street Primary School for future use. It passed zoning extensions to the city limits, formed a special School Building Committee, and funded 3000 dollars for building plans. A land purchase behind Dike School for a playground was referred to taxes. A Western Avenue High Street residential area petition against a planned commercial garage prompted a May 7 public hearing.

E City Fathers North Street City of Bath Board of Education Western Avenue High Street Guy Allenwood Alfred A. Parks

Round-Up Underway Friday for Bath Children

Parents of children entering school in September are reminded of the Summer Round-up health activity by Bath PTA. The event, held Friday with city physicians and dentists assisting, aims to promote good health from early childhood as children prepare to begin school.

Bath

Progressive Union Meeting At Cosmopolitan Club

Progressive Union gathered at the Cosmopolitan club for an all day session with Mrs. Leslie Kaiser presiding. Officers for 1946 47 were elected by unanimous ballot including Mrs. Herbert Spinney as president and Major Joseph O Purdue spoke on England.

Progressive Union Cosmopolitan Club Leslie Kaiser Freeport America Wallace Ham Herbert S Winneganee Club Fred Quimby Herbert Spinney Winneganee Fred Rand Lisbon Daniel Snow Daniel Matter Bath Carlton Andrews Stenson Bernice Sturtevant Joseph O. Purdue England Julia Field

Bath Girl Honored With Army Award

Staff Sergeant Dorothy E Crocker of Bath received the Army Commendation Ribbon for meritorious service as Chief of Records Branch at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri from April 6 1944 to March 21 1946. She organized the Records Branch and instituted a suspense system ensuring exact status of all correspondence. Her initiative loyalty and devotion to duty reflect the armed forces traditions.

Dorothy E Crocker Bath Fort Leonard Wood Dorothy E. Crocker WAC United States

Scientist Dr. Clarence Little outlines progress in cancer fight

Dr. Clarence C. Little spoke to cancer workers and medical professionals at Bath Iron Works on early detection and prevention. He emphasized truthful public education, annual exams, and preventive medicine as core to civilian democracy, detailing national coordination of cancer research and regional clinic expansion.

Clarence C. Little Bath Iron Works William S. Newell Little Maine Dr. Little Roscoe B. Jackson Laboratories Bar Harbor Bath Woolwich National Academy of Scientists National Research Council Maine Medical Society

Children Host Teachers At Buffet Supper At Home

The State Military and Naval Children's Home on High Street hosted about 40 teachers from city schools for a buffet night featuring lobster casserole tuna mold turkey and hot rolls. Children and staff served and guided guests through the home, with a contrast of joy and a brief note about six girls spending three days in the open after getting lost in the woods.

High Street oSee Ing Schneiees Margaret Erysen Joyn Fest Marguerite Driscoll Sterline Ryder Phyllis Gray Eileen Eee Sallae Ieee Maal Lowell Gladys Donnell Statut Ennai Inn Rs Joy Olsonham Webber Earlene Sheila Garland Westley Field Smith Lawrence Hobbs Barton Br Edward Hart Katherine It Jeannette Tardiff Jeanne Tardiff Sally Johansen Elston Hobbs William Driscoll Francis Libby Reuben Ryder Robert Ryder Loring R. Addison Horace P. Herrick Harrison C. Greenleaf Barbara Mitchell Augusta Henry D. Small Duncan Farrell Nathan Watson Austen Miller Marion Rk Louise Mayo Katherine Conley Lucille White Nancy Clark Margaret Flaherty Martha Hutchins Catherine Leonard Ruth Wilson Hester Rose Mary Conley Adena Smith Amy Irish Catherine Huse Miriam Harmon Morse High School Keith Crockett Huse School Priscilla Ferguson Eleanor Ferguson Ethel Higgins Dorothy Plummer Ruth Trueworthy Almena Jaques Ella Bates Berenice Colby Hazel Hopkins

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