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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1945

Page

4

Sheriffs Gather at Gilbert’s Lobster Pound July Meeting

The State Sheriffs Association met July 27 at Gilbert’s Lobster Pound Pemaquid for a shore dinner and business session. Officers with local dignitaries present included Sheriff Gallant of Somerset Sheriff Lycette of Aroostook and Sheriff Knight of York along with County officials. Plans were discussed for rebuilding the Sheepscot bridge as a postwar project with a rough estimated cost of 71000.

State Sheriffs’ Association Gilbert's Pemaquid Old Fort Jasper D. Lycette Aroostook Martin J. Gallant Somerset Gallant Earl R. Hawkins Franklin Hawkins Basil Hawkins Beverley Hawkins Everett S. Knight York Knight Herbert L. Pinkham Lincoln Ralph A. Gallagher George W. Singer Lincoln Municipal Sheepscot Alna Newcastle State Highway Commission

Wiscasset Couple Wed In July Home Ceremony

Ralph Brewer of Wiscasset and Miss Sarah Hughes of Hallowell married at a pretty home wedding on July 23. Ceremony by Dr. Lothrop of Wakefield Massachusetts and Anna. Honeymoon in Quebec. They reside at Boothbay. Five Gray Ladies from town spent Friday at Togus and others visited hospital to entertain service men. Various local residents noted for visits, travels, and gatherings across Maine.

Ralph Brewer Wiscasset Sarah Hughes Hallowell Lothrop Wakefield Mass Anna Quebec Brewer Boothbay Togus Elmer R. Campbell Francis Jackman Charles Sherman Portland W. F. Poole Edgecomb Bristol Alton Boynton George W. Boynton Dexter George Boynton Gorham Federal Virginia Dow Arthur Faulkenstrom Philadelphia St. Philip's Church George G. Chiera the Ledges Inn Lawrence H. Marston Malden Roy R. Marston Stella Dolloff R.N Bath Edna Jones Forthill Street Rebecca Clifford Bridgeport Lowell Frances Chase Brooklyn N. Y John P. Chase North Edgecomb Henry T. Cowley Melrose Highlands Charles E. Cowley Federal Street Bell Water Street Frank H. Stone John Black Gardiner Etta Applin Belfast

Miss Laura Craft Appointed Assistant Dietitian

Miss Laura Craft daughter of Mr and Mrs William J Craft of Washington street has begun duties as assistant dietitian at Junior College starting August 1. She previously taught home economics at the high school in Sharron Massachusetts for two years and is a Morse High School graduate class of 37 and University of Maine alumnus class of 41.

Laura Craft William J. Craft Washington Street Miss Craft Sharron Mass Morse High University of Maine

West Bath Holds Special Meeting On Zoning

A special town meeting is called for Thursday evening August 16 at eight o clock at the grange to discuss action on zoning and regulating ordinances for West Bath. The notice outlines the purpose and location for residents to attend.

Grange West Bath J. W. Larrabee Augusta O.P.A. Bath Box Company Rock Hill Frank Manion Bath New Meadows Burton Wing S2/c Usn California Albert White Philip Stackpole Blair Wilson Percy Holbrook Hayden Rogers Thomas Manning Warren Babbidge Donald Bruce Brigham’s Cove Ruth Christiansen Edward McKinnon Charles McKinnon Helen Bratton Leon Shaw South Gardiner Frankie Smith G. C. Smith Laurence Lord New York Gerald Weeks Fred Weeks Maine Thomas J. Cody Orlando Fla Charles Dunham Albert Reno, Sr Eugene Renauld Dwight Lambertson Marblehead Mass Demorise Reno Portland John Larrabee Lena Larrabee Phippsburg Lawrence Perry Livermore Falls John Marshall Boudreau Marion Rose R. N Judy Peterson Stanley Peterson Memorial Hospital Harry Peterson Harding Fabrication Joseph C. White Herbert White Marine Corps Edgar Finley Auburn George Booker Harland Booker Pushard Pittston J. B. Cooke Charles Darrah Margaret Whittier Eleanor Hamilton Boothbay Harbor Larrabee’s Grove Solange George St. Onge Mary Billy Deehan Sadie Gilliam Janet Willey Joseph Mannix Herbert Sanderson Somerville Fred Waterman Anna Williams James Katherine Gougan Stanley Rose Maynard Carlton Rose Brunswick Naval Air Station Arthur Nicoll Alfred Grey Roxbury

Family pays final respects at Auburn memorial service

Mr and Mrs Arthur Farris Mr and Mrs Joseph McLaughlin Mrs Roxanne Merry returned from Auburn after the death of their sister Mrs Hector Creamer of East Auburn Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 pm from the Memorial Chapel of Dillingham Son Funeral Residence Rev David W Thompson officiating family lot in Grace Lawn Memorial Park Auburn Bearers included Arthur Farris Joseph McLaughlin Everett Pollard Chester Jackson Donald Dean and Fred Parks, all of Auburn or nearby towns.

Arthur Farris Joseph McLaughlin Roxanne Merry Auburn Hector Creamer East Auburn Donald Dean Dean Memorial Dillingham & Son David W. Thompson Grace Lawn Memorial Park This City Everett Pollard Waterville Chester Jackson Manchester N. H Fred Parks

Mrs Ruby L Creamer dies after week’s hospitalization

Mrs Ruby L Creamer of East Auburn wife of Hector L Creamer died at Central Maine General Hospital Lewis ton after a weeklong admission following an emergency appendectomy. Born August 10 1897 in Damariscotta she was the daughter of Edith Pinkham Campbell and the late Daniel J Campbell. She lived in East Auburn since marriage celebrated twenty fifth anniversary and was a member of East Auburn grange. Survived by husband Norma Parks Hector L Creamer Jr six sisters Arthur Farris Roxanne Merry Joseph McLaughlin Everett Pollard Donald Dean Chester Jackson one brother Oscar Pinkham and one Auburn grandchild. Funeral services held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Dillingham & Son Funeral Parlors Memorial Chapel Auburn.

Ruby L. Creamer Hector L. Creamer Auburn Central Maine General Hospital Lewiston Creamer Damariscotta Edith Pinkham Campbell Arrowsie Daniel J. Campbell Lincoln Academy McFadden East Auburn Norma Parks Hector L. Creamer, Jr Bath Iron Works Arthur Farris Roxanne Merry Joseph McLaughlin This City Everett Pollard Waterville Donald Dean Chester Jackson Manchester N. H Oscar Pinkham Portland Dillingham & Son

Bath man charged with assault on Navy petty officer

Robert Hart 20 of Bath was arrested after a nighttime assault on Carl Goodman Jr. Y 2-c USN stationed at the Naval Receiving Station. Goodman was treated at Memorial hospital and later at Brunswick Naval Air Station. Hart pleaded guilty in Bath Municipal Court and was bound over to Sagadahoc Superior Court with $1500 bail.

Robert Hart Floral Street Carl Goodman, Jr V 2 USN Naval Waterstreet C. L. Farnham Lumber Co Goodman Memorial Hospital John Kelliher Ray Howe Brunswick Naval Air Station Hospital Bath Hospital Wendall Williams Kelliher Howe Hart Middle Street Bath Y 2-c Bath Municipal Court Gardiner R. Deering Sagadahoc Superior Court

Birch Point Village Corporation Holds Annual Meeting

An enthusiastic Birch Point Village Corporation meeting was held Sunday at 3 pm at Frank Talbot’s cottage. Daniel Williams presided as moderator as reports covered the year’s work and plans for resort improvements including road work and future projects before fall. Roy Shackford read the treasurer’s report and Mrs. John A. Greene Jr. served as clerk. The 1946 annual meeting will be at Archibald Main’s cottage with date to be announced.

Birch Point Frank Talbot Daniel Williams Roy Shackford John A. Greene, Jr Archibald Main

Mrs Somerville Visits Family Before Return Trip

Mrs William Somerville nee Geraldine Rice and her friend Miss Board of Conn are spending two weeks with Mrs Somerville's parents Mr and Mrs Nelson Rice in Sagadahoc Ferry. Before leaving they will visit grandparents Mr and Mrs Fred A Bowie of Drummond Street.

William Somerville Geraldine Rice Board Conn Somerville Nelson Rice Sagadahoc Ferry Fred A. Bowie Drummond Street

Woolwich Church Notes and Local Socials

Woolwich First Baptist holds 10 o'clock service with a sermon by Mrs. Gowdey on Gods Guidance. Evening service at 730 with Favorite Scripture Service. Willing Workers meet with Mrs James Bailey Tuesday. Woolwich Union for Christian Service meets Friday 730 at Nequasset Church to decide summer work. Day's Ferry club held a Scotch auction and social with Mrs Howard Whittum winning the dark horse prize. Numerous local visits, arrivals, and departures noted including families from York Harbor Boothbay Harbor and Bath.

First Baptist Church Woolwich Center J. M. Gowdey Church School James Bailey West Ferry Road Woolwich Union For Christian Service Nequasset Congregational Church Day’s Ferry Nequasset Day Guy Bussey Capitol Island Boothbay Harbor Frank J. Walker Mdmm Paul Berry USNR Alton Berry Montsweag Road Momm Lizzie French Washington Street Bath Robert Sutter Arthur Allen Alec Reed Robert Reed Waldoboro Richard D. Brawn Camp Blanding Fla Brawn Florida Muriel] Raynes Frank Harding William MacDonald Alna Harlan Trott Chebeague Island Robert Nolen Nolen Elizabeth Nolen George W. Doucette Maniboro Mass Doucette Fred S. Brown Day's Ferry Erma Bennett Charles Haley New York Judson Soule Jane Feer George Ames Roberta Stanwood Giman Sebasco Estates Melvin Howe Dale Roland Raynes Camp Hinds East Raymond Dale Howe Clarence Baker Merrymeeting Camp Maxine Walker Harold T. Stanton, Jr Edwin L. Moulton Florence Crocker Springer Alex Robertson John R. Robertson Chopp’s Eddy

Bangor Family Returns Home After Visit with Hunt Parents

Mrs. Philip Gildart with her daughter Suzanne and son Philip Jr. return to Bangor after a visit with Mrs. Gildart's parents Mr. and Mrs. John H. Hunt of Middle Street. The Hunts accompany them home and will be their guests for several days.

Philip Gildart Suzanne Philip Jr Bangor Gildart John H. Hunt Middle Street Hunt

Pharmacist Braur Backs Staples Pharmacy for Vacation Coverage

Guy A. Braur, a registered pharmacist from Damariscotta, assists at Staples Pharmacy for a few weeks while staff take vacations. He once worked in the same store fifty years ago for W. G. Kidder as a young man.

Guy A. Braur Damariscotta Staples Mr. Braur W. G. Kidder

Olde Tyme Faire Committee Sets Aug 20 Meeting

The Ye Olde Tyme Faire committee met at City hall to plan the second annual Bath Memorial Hospital fundraiser. Two day event Sept 28 and 29 at the State Armory on Lincoln street with prizes including ten $50 War Bonds and a grand door prize. Children tickets 35 cents at nine o clock. Saturday features a Beano game run by Knights of Columbus and a dance. Proceeds supported hospital services and nursing school, with next meeting Aug 20 at 7 30.

City Hall Bath Memorial Hospital State Armory Lincoln Street Knights of Columbus Alex Burgess School of Nursing

Pre Nuptial Party for Anna Merrill in Concord

Miss Frances Flaherty and Miss Hilda Staples hosted Tuesday night at 344 Front Street in honor of Miss Anna Merrill, daughter of Herbert W. Merrill of 204 Washington Street. Merrill will wed Joseph A. Grace at Grace Episcopal Church Saturday evening. guests included several local women and one invitee from Damariscotta.

Frances Flaherty Hilda Staples Flaherty Front Street Anna Merrill Herbert W. Merrill Washington Street Miss Merrill Joseph A. Grace Grace Episcopal Church Helen Tabor Ann Desmond Barbara Stodder Janet Goodwin

Bay Point Town Meeting Elected Officers and Local Obituary

Bay Point residents elected officers for the ensuing year at the town meeting held at Il Casino on July 28. Names listed include Louisa Howard clerk and Fred P. Taylor treasurer with overseers Ha Knight Andrew Butterfie and Mrs Ada Noftall. The community extends sympathy for the sudden death of Byron Cam of Five Islands, a loyal father and neighbor. Additional notes mention local visits, assignments, and a forthcoming wedding of Lewis E. King to Gloria Andronico, with preparations at St Mary Catholic church in Bath.

Il Casino Juy Louisa Howard Ha Knight Andrew _ Butterfie Fred P. Taylor Ada Noftall Walter E. Quan Fred P. Tay Byron Cam Five Islands Cam Mary Cam Lela M. Spinney Sherman Campbell Bay Point Clarence Payson Infantry Payson Childr C Payson George Ya Litt Toh N. H Val Quance Auburn Sumner Mains Bath Mains Asie Kingsbury Walter E. del Walter Norton Virginia Savage Wowich M' Walter Cunningham Albert Gee Newtonville Mass Fred Sales Boston William Renaud Evere Mass Walter I. Noyes Nic Noyes Jackie Jimmy Hart Bath W. S. Noyes Mr. Noyes Ruth E. Keene Jmaica N. Y S. Keen Robert Millson Bobby Roosevelt, N. Y M. Conley Kathie Barbara McDonal Somerville

Also Mentioned on This Page

Sheriff Gallant Somerset County Skowhegan Charles S. Sewall Edgar K. Sewall England France Belgium Europe Capt. Sewall Walter Reed Hospital Washington, D. C American Red Cross Ward Bros Harris Lisbon Street Sidney G. Evans Mr. Evans Eva H. Churchill Needham John C. Fisher Main Street Bernard Samuels William G. Hubbard Paul Lewis Redonnett Bradford CC Redonnett Hodge Street Alvin Duery Forty Oaks Ladies Aid North Edgecomb Congregational Church Adams’ Inn Ruth Baer Sacramento Calif Ralph Boynton Dr. Robbins Divinity School of Chicago University St. Philip’s Church Robbins Stanley W. Dodge Colebrook George W. Fisher Fisher Amelia F. MacLeod Framingham Charlotte S. Whitten Gladys Cooper St. Andrew's Hospital Sears John F. Jackson Churchill Street Adams Bailey's Island Ralph Harvey Bath Road George M.howe Isabel Young Attean Lake Jackman Coopers Mills National Headquarters Red Cross Dresden War Fund Camp and Hospital Council of Southern Maine Samuel J. Sewall Lincoln County Mrs Lewiston Hospital NAVY Village Corporation Woolwich Frances Callan Laraine Holmes Lewis E. King el. M S. N City Alfred L. King Midle Street M King King St. Mary Catholic Church Glorita Andronico R. Andronico Quicy Charles E. Doten Porland Florence A. Neiley Bertha Neiley Trufant’s Crossil The Brewers of America Foundation ATTT United States Brewers Foundation Frank H Holley Main ST. Waterville, Maine
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