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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1945

Page

4

Wiscasset Grange chicken pie supper a community success

The Huntoon Hill grange hall supper on Wednesday August 22 drew large crowds and funds. Committee leaders included Mrs Harriet C Jackson and Mrs Ethel Reed with many assistants. Separate local notices cover court cases, reunions, deputies, and town social updates.

Huntoon Hill Grange Hall Harriet C. Jackson Ethel Reed Bertha Paquet Lucile Shea Arlene Nadeau Dorris Foye Beatrice Jones Bertha Reed Barnes Helen Light June Farmer George Mercier Harold Shea Alex Nadeau John Jackson Charles Dunton Bertha Paquett The Grange George W. Boynton Olive Dow Lucile Laughton Ella Dunton Josephine Foye Gertrude Dirs Flora Munsey Katherine Dodge Bertha Day Vinnie Quinnam Laura Seavey Jeanette Keefe Marcia Angell Japan Edward Ifill Wiscasset James McPhee Edgecomb McPhee Kennebec County Frank Tirrell Rockland Fill Alton Erskine Lincoln Street Norman Hilton Harvey R. Pease Jackson John F. Jackson Churchill Street George Stilphen Ida Stilphen Carol Linda Philip B. Allen Portland Bath Edward Burns Ran Edward Burns Carrie Dearing Thelma W. Dearing Jean Quinn Nora Jean Whitten Mattie Stilphen Nobleboro Fred Hatch Betty J. Edward Ball Joe Joyce Richard Norma Michael Eola Ann Everett W. Jackson Robert Applin John and James Graydon Fowles Edward Johnson Boothbay Harbor Clarence Blagdon Lincoln County Pinkham Ocean Point Edward Palmer Brookline Mass John Paul Palmer Squirrel Island Wyan Bowman Palmer Cape Elizabeth Joseph Blanchett Rufus Caswell Hardy Davis Walter Farmer Southport Ruel Foster Bristol Byron French Somerville Spencer A. Gay Damariscotta Cec Keene Jefferson Chester Light Waldoboro Percy Ludwig Carlton McCobb Cressen L. W. Qsier Bremen Charles W. Reed Boothbay Rupert Riley Joseph B. Shattuck Newcastle Daniel R. Sortwell William Turner Whitefield Jesse White Carolyn P. O'Brien Lester Plummer Noblesboro Celia—Rines

LEAVE FOR INDUCTION OF BATH MEN FOR FORT PREBLE

A group of men from Bath and nearby towns left Tuesday for induction into the armed forces at Fort Preble on Wednesday. Named were George B. Heath Amos R. King Carl H. Seekins Joseph Y. Cormier Robert J. Gaudette Warren E. Rogers Law Chetley Harold J. Anderson Hollis A. Bailey Roland J. Beaudoin Harry A. Hatch and Frank A. Morrill. They were sent by Local Board No. 1 Sagadahoc county Selective Service.

Bath Fort Preble George B. Heath Amos R. King Carl H. Seekins Joseph Y. Cormier Robert J. Gaudette Warren E. Rogers Law Chetley Harold J. Anderson Richmond Hollis A. Bailey Woolwich Roland J. Beaudoin Topsham Harry A. Hatch Newport N. H Frank A. Morrill Sayville N. Y Sagadahoc County Selective Service

Community Notes From Lambert Park

Mrs. Margaret Lang hosted a surprise birthday for her son- in-law Percy Lang and a social evening with three cakes. Gershon Trott won first prize in a city playground parade dressed as Uncle Sam, leading nearly 100 children in Victory Day festivities. Marylyn Marie Dean arrived, weighing six pounds six ounces, and many residents share travels, illnesses, and visits across Clark circle and nearby towns.

Margaret Lang Clark Circle Percy Lang Esther Trott Edward Heald Jack Travis Morris Warner Little Gershon Trott Uncle Sam Madlyn Lilly Thomas Harkins Rosalie Lomond Reynolds Avis Lilly Maxine Harkins Celesta Harkins Ian Harkins Beatrice and Gershon Edith Harkins Jenny Reynolds

West Bath School Opens with Local Teachers

The West Bath school schedules its return on Tuesday Sept 4 with Mrs. Fred Weeks teaching grades 5 6 7 and 8 at Harding's in the morning and Miss Alice Lowell handling grades 1 2 3 and 4 from 12 15 to 4 30 p m at the Lowell school. Lydia Helms returns to teach at the Littlefield school. Pfe Calvin Wing UGA on a 30 day furlough after 18 months front line duty overseas travels from Naples to Casabanca to Brazil to British Guinea to Manila to Florida then home via Fort Devens. Donald Weed returns to Brunswick after five weeks with his grandparents. Church services at 2 30 p m begin Sunday with Rev C B Oliver. Hadley Tremaine completes duties at Bath Iron Works and relocates to North Conway NH. Various locals attend lectures, visits, and family events. a baby son Arnold Lloyd is born to Mr and Mrs Edward Losier weighing nine and a half pounds. Several residents host and visit relatives and attend a clam bake at Winthrop for mill employees and families.

West Bath Lowell School Fred ‘Weeks Harding Alice Lowell Gardiner Lowell Lydia Helms Littlefield Calvin Wing UGA Carroll ‘Wing Naples Casabanca Brazil British Guinea Manila Florida Fort Devens Donald Weed Brunswick G. C. Smith C. B. Oliver Hadley Tremaine Bath Iron Works North Conway N. H Florence Neiley Loring Small Herbert Wilson Nealand Eugene Pendleton F. W. Deehan Mayhew Bird Memorial Hall Bowdoin College Edward Losier Arnold Lloyd Della Gaudette Bath Marshall Boudreau Edwin Wharff Emma Andrews Bingham Leland Rollins Emil Andrews Solon Theon Rounds Dixfield Andrews Wharff William Burke Boston Fred Larrabee James Cooke Charles Darrah Warren Babbidge Elmer Mank Woolwich Fred Bubier Esson McDougall Canada Catherine Byron Clark Dorothy Howard Bubier Edward Kenney John Beals South Portland Joseph Larrabee Winthrop Winthrop Mill Ralph Baker Charleston W. Va Leon Belanger Eugene Bergeron Jerry Junior Napoleon St. Pierre Leon Felker Richard Paul McCoy Jo Ann Penacook Archibald McCoy Garrett Galvin F. Wilbur Hagan Joe Graydon Smith Machias Smith Portland Lorraine Arsenault Clair Wing Edmund Arsenault Prince Edward Islandham Mass Oscar Wright Arthur Nicoll Donna Lee Priscilla Jilg Cherrie Lambert Park

General Arnold Credits YMCA for War POW Aid

General H H Arnold and Navy officials lauded the YMCA for aiding Allied prisoners of war. War Prisoners Aid representatives delivered religious, educational and recreational support, including books, school supplies, shoes, and sports equipment, helping POWs maintain morale and permit examinations and certificates of proficiency. Brig. Gen. Vanaman and Lt. Col. Frances Gabreski praised the YMCA's steadfast service.

William C. Perkins Bath Y. M. C. A Eugene E. Barnett National Council of the H. H. Arnold Army Air Forces Arnold Germany Y.M.C. A AAF United States Vanaman Cols. A. Y. Smith Charles G. Goodrich Daniel W. Jenkins Carr H. Alkire Delmar T. Spivey Jean R. Byerly Einar A. Malmstrom Frances S. Gabreski

Woolwich First Baptist announces services and events

Woolwich First Baptist Church schedules a 10 am morning service and 7 30 pm Mine Eyes Have Seen service with Dr and Mrs Cyril E Bousfield contributing. A Welcoming program invites the public amid a busy week of youth fellowship events, charitable sewing, and local visits. Community notices include residents traveling, relatives visiting, and a death report at Sagadahoc Ferry.

First Baptist Church Woolwich Cyril E. Bousfield Judson Soule Arthur Williams Alton Berry George Gavett Fred Soule Sam Soule Sammie Robert Sutter Bobbie Billie Woolwich Youth Fellowship Nequasset ‘Congregational Church

Cracking in Paintwork Linked to Oil in Coats

Cracking in a painted surface is caused by applying too much oil in the undercoats and too little oil in the top coats, leading to deterioration of the finish.

Cosmo Garden Club Plans Its Annual Flower Show

Cosmo Garden Club met with 14 members to plan the annual Flower Show on Saturday September 8 from 2 30 to 8 p m. Voting will award prizes in exhibits. Exhibits include corsages fruit arrangements unusual containers yellow flowers in brass mantles hats and patriotic layouts with Victory garden displays.

Cosmopolitan Garden Club Chester Roberts America Granville Colby Morris Povich Fred Quimby Lena Donnell Mabel Harris Melvin Howe Togus Alice Johnson Roscoe P. McFadden Charles Messenger Clyde Pinkham Harriet Ann Hodgdon Victory Gardens

Phippsburg Church Holds Annual Meeting Adjourned to Aug 26

The Phippsburg Congregational church annual meeting began on August 19 but was adjourned to August 26 due to lateness. Rev. Horace Holton presided as moderator. Emma Perry thanked for 16 years as treasurer, won rising vote of thanks and Stanwood Gilman elected treasurer for the coming year. Others named to committees and a guest sermon by Rev. Wilbur Bull planned with Holy Communion. War service victims will receive the offering. fiscal year to begin August 1. Old Home Sunday proposed each summer.

Phippsburg Congregational Church Horace Holton Stanwood Gilman Lyman Barbour Emma Perry Earl Lowell Ada Catherine Minott Miriam Bull Henry Minott H. B. Wyman John Leach Berry C. V. Minott Wilbur Bull

Personal notes on Hartford visitors depart for home

Mrs. Miriam Smith of Hartford left for home after a 10 day visit with her cousins Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. Jackson of South Street. Misses Marie Lambert Fern Pettingill Dorothy Conant Jeanette Herbert and Stella Babine returned to Bath after vacations in Massachusetts and Old Orchard Beach. Mrs. David Robb nee Katharine Mayers left for Washington DC after spending the month at Popham Beach with Mrs. Harriet Jackson Hill and visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. Jackson.

Miriam Smith Hartford Harriet Jackson Hill Manchester N. H Charles T. Jackson South Street

Bay Point notices and social updates

Bay Point reports cheer from Claudi presented at Boothbe Playhouse with attendees including Mrs Robert Miller and Miss Ruth E Kee. Fishermen face seven calm days as sea stays rough. Sympathy notes go to Everett Stevens after a recent accident. Merton Pinham covers mail duties in his absence. Social visits unfold as Mrs H S Keen and Ruth share time with neighbors. Visitors Cromwell from Washington and Kineth Largie family vacation at Tay cottage.

Claudi Boothbe Playhouse Ever Bay Point Merton Pinham Edward ‘Cook Walt Day Marth H.S. Keen Daugter Ruth Mary ‘Prouty Gran Dorothy McLoughli Mary Sutton Bath Pilot Hall Largie Conecticut Keneth Largie Tay Cottage

Sabino Association Honors Two Members

Two Lab Improvement association members, M Samuel F. Bates and Char Bates, were honored for long service with money gifts and life memberships. They are the oldest members, Mrs Bates a charter member, Mr Bates joining later. The event featured head-table seating, remarks by past presidents, and a 45-guest attendance signaling a promising future as the weekly social nears season end.

Lab Improvement Association M Samuel F. Bates Char Bates Bates Everett G. Lemont Association Rem

Cosmopolitan Club Meeting Features Naval Officer Talk

The Cosmopolitan club convenes its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday evening September 5 in the club room. Virginia French performs with piano accompaniment by Mrs. Mabel H. Lieut. Sumner C. Lawrence of the U S Navy, commanding the U S Naval Barracks at Bath, will speak about experiences in Londonderry Northern Ireland and at the U S Opting Base. The talk ends with a question period. Committees for the month include philanthropic, program, house, and other officers.

Cosmopolitan Club Virginia French Mabel H Sumner C. Irence Cer U. S. Naval Barr Bath Lawrence Londonderry Nern Ireland U. S Lawrence Will M Povich Vid Cogan Herbert Ris Fred Q By Clyde Pinkham Melvin Howe

No More Milkweed War Material Cutoff Announced

The milkweed floss collection campaign last year yielded about 1.65 million pounds of floss from 150000 bags, enough for government needs. The Hemp industries have decided no further collection for war purposes will be conducted.

Hemp Industries

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