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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1944
Page
4
The First Congregational church organ society held a highly successful Christmas sale at the vestry on Friday afternoon December 7 with record attendance. Tables showcased greens, aprons, fancy work, and home cooked foods, all selling briskly under the direction of Harriet C. Jackson and various volunteers.
Delegates from various county communities gathered in Wiscasset to select members for the Lincoln County Agricultural Conservation Association Committee. The meeting focused on establishing committee roles and outlining conservation goals for the region.
Lincoln county selects Wallace Spear as chairman Foster Jameson as vice chair and Herbert Clark as member with ten communities represented at the Wiscasset training class for chairwomen and secretaries. December plans include farming bureau meetings and a 1945 program. Streamlined Sue was staged at Wiscasset Academy with Mary Taylor coaching and a postplay gift to Miss Taylor.
Garrison Hill chapter OES held its regular meeting Tuesday night and conferred degrees on one candidate. A picnic supper followed with Mrs Arlette Foster and Mrs Bertha Day hosting. A December 19 covered dish supper tops a post meeting Christmas party and October November December birthday tree event. Gift donations urged for the tree and decorations arranged by Mrs Laura Evans and Mrs Florence Sherman. Memorial items note Pvt Douglas Munsey home on furlough from North Carolina and Cpl David R Blake on leave in Boothbay. Frank Bean promoted to corporal in France, with a note from Cy Bean. Frederick Cormier back at Sampson NY Naval Training Station after five days with family. Sgt Chester Hubbard in the Philippines sent a note about island beauty. Clarence P Dodge Jr on short leave from South Pacific, returning to San Francisco. John A Merry at Gardiner Road remains noted.
Letters reveal Pfc Bernard Merry arrival in North Africa and Cpl Lee Merry transfer to Camp Shelby Mississippi. Mrs Clarence A Richards has cataract surgery in Portland. C A Richards attends a hearing in Portland. Families share visits, illnesses, and relocations across Maine. Red Cross yarn drive underway as schools prepare two week break.
Admiral Charles F. Hughes Ship Navy Club of the U S A elects officers Harry H. Brooks as Commandant Timothy B. Wagner Senior Executive Officer William A. Daley Chaplain Alfred B. Stearns Paymaster Joan M Dauphin Shipswriter Floyd H Preble Officer of the Deck Wilfred Carey Master at Arms John M Dauphin Publicity Officer Executive committee Gardiner D Rogers Floyd H Preble Lendall L Greene Installation set for Jan 4 at 8 pm Past National Chaplain Floyd H Pible to serve on arrangements committee All veterans patriotic groups and armed forces invited to attend in uniform if possible
Percy Holbrook learns his nephew Harold Crocker was killed overseas while other Robichaud family members serve in the U S Army and Navy. West Bath P T A votes Lanham Act aid and hears a talk on education from Loring Addison. Local gatherings include Christmas planning, family visits, and the search for storm-ward trees at Perry Cove.
Bath area families update on service members in the armed forces. Includes John A. Flaherty now with DoLan Steel Co in New Haven after Camp Hood assignment, Second Lt. Peter P. Flaherty Jr. earning pilot wings in Florida, and Elizabeth and Robert serving in waves and on a destroyer. Also notes Navy pilot Leon Pennell Jr., Harold Haggett’s rise to Lieutenant Colonel in Australia, and Donnell’s air force training and prior Bath Iron Works work.
Albert S. Noyes of the Bath Trust Co. came back Saturday after a brief visit in Boston.
Mr and Mrs Roger D Skillings returned Monday morning after a week's visit to New York City.
Woolwich First Baptist church and Woolwich Center host morning service at 10 with Mrs. J M Gowdey speaking Unto Us and an evening talk on Philippians. Moatsweag church also offers Unto Us at 11 30 with Mrs Gowdey. Spinning Wheel club Christmas party planned at Barley Neck road home. Day's Ferry school to hold Christmas party December 21. Good Will Club Christmas sale and supper reported successful. Farm Bureau discussed reclaiming the family wardrobe and cleaning methods with a demonstration of a treated pressing cloth. Samuel P Buck returns from North Conway for his sister Charlotte Buck's funeral. Mrs Clarence Baker discharged from Bath Memorial Hospital and staying with daughter in East Brunswick. Mrs Harold Stanton leaves for New London Conn to join husband. Stanton visited Barley Neck mother Mrs Jordan Wright. Robert Allen in U S Navy and bride visited friends last week. he has seen action in the Pacific. Milton Baker and Donna Muriel Baker hosted by Clarence and Mrs Baker in North Woolwich.
The Good Will club of Sagadahoc Ferry held a Christmas sale and supper at the club house Saturday night in Bath with wide attendance. A bouquet from Elwell Greenhouses decorated the piano and wreaths were donated and sold. the bouquet went to Mira Hunnewell, the club’s oldest and charter member. Club president Mrs. Arthur Orr oversaw the event while Miss Florence Carlton led dining room duties and kitchen helpers included Mrs. Nelson Rice and several others. The sale offered aprons, fancy items, utilities and greens. nearly all were sold. The gathering marked the club’s final meeting before New Year’s Eve tree party at the club house.
City schools report a total of 210.77 donated in two collections for the War Chest drive. Morse High School led with 47.99, followed by Washington Primary 4.26 and other schools contributing amounts ranging from 4.26 to 20.36. City chairman Edward F. Edgren says final totals will be announced early next week and the drive is scheduled to close Saturday.
A surprise bridal shower for Mrs Patricia Wing now Mrs Graydon Smith was hosted at 1219 Washington street by Mrs William Blair and Mrs Leonard Smith. The party featured bridal decor, gifts for the bride, and refreshments, with several relatives and friends in attendance. Mrs Smith works at Hyde Windlass Co and her husband serves in the armed forces.
Probable cause was found against George Mulholland of Bath charged with feloniously setting fire to the dwelling of Sidney Jones at 726 Middle street on Nov 11. Mulholland was arraigned in Bath Municipal court before Judge Gardiner R. Deering and ordered to recognize $1000 for the January term of Sagadahoc County Superior court. Grace Johnston and John Gilliam, held as material witnesses under $500 bonds, were not pressed as accessories before the fact.
Roy Howland of Rockland, driver for Maine Central, encountered Siegfried Tatzko, an escaped German prisoner from Camp Stark Percy NH, while driving near Berlin. He detained the man at gunpoint, escorted him to his car, and delivered him to the prison camp. Government rewards await for such captures.
James R. Christian of Passaic New Jersey was arraigned in Brunswick Municipal Court for driving under the influence after his car demolished Trooper Walter Higgins's State police car on Route One near the Brunswick Freeport line Sunday night. He pleaded not guilty but was found guilty and fined $100 with $17.84 costs.
State Trooper Francis Powers visited Georgetown schools delivering guidance to students who cheered his efforts and pledged cooperation. Hurricane aftermath lingers as birds return and Bay Point residents resume routines. Walter Noyes, once ill, shows marked improvement. Local residents Mr and Mrs Spinney hosted relatives from Yarmouth. Harold Robinson and Arthur Maxwell address repairs to damaged property. Mrs Payson of Bath Memorial hospital shows progress and expects home discharge soon.
Genes ta sewing circle holds a Friday sale at the Masonic Temple at two with fancy and useful articles suited for Christmas gifts. Mrs Herbert Morse chairs, assisted by Mrs Elsie Pinson, Mrs Avadna Drake, Mrs Edith Rice, and others. A tea will follow at 3 with Eleanor Danforth in charge.
Mrs. Joseph Melrose of Bedford Street has returned home from Memorial Hospital where she was a patient for several weeks and is now convalescing. friends will be glad to learn of her recovery.
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