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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1944

Page

8

Club 42 Prepares Food Boxes For Overseas Aid

Club 42 holds a meeting to appoint a nominating committee for January elections and to organize monthly food boxes for Miss Mary Carroll at a bomber base in England. Members handle the joke tree event and plan a December tea while renovations at Sedgwick close the year with performances.

Club 42 William Kelley Joseph Mullaney Malcolm Lundberg Richard Haskell Mary Carroll England Louise Trainor Nathan Watson Lundberg Hoebe Mia Slavenska

Hill Couple Return After Boston Visit for USS Frank Knox Commissioning

Mr and Mrs Roland F Hill return to Washington street after a brief stay in Boston. They attended the commissioning ceremony of the USS Frank Knox at the Boston Navy Yard on Monday with other guests.

Roland F. Hill Washington Street Boston Frank Knox Boston Navy Yard

Woolwich man cuts head when he falls in road crash

Harold C. Wooley of Woolwich, injured in a Route One incident, received stitches at Greyware Osteopathic Hospital Bath after stepping aside from a truck. State police say Patrick Danaher of Wiscasset drove off the highway. Danaher pleaded guilty to reckless driving in Bath Municipal Court, fined 40 dollars and costs.

Harold C. Wooley Woolwich Greyware Osteopathic Hospital Bath Patrick Danaher Wiscasset Wooley Richard Danaher C. J. DiPerri Frank Powers Gardiner R. Deering

Mrs Ruth M Blaisdell Funeral Held Wednesday

The funeral of Mrs Ruth M Blaisdell was held Wednesday afternoon at Curtis Funeral Home 942 Washington Street Rev Albert R Freeman of Corliss Street church officiating. Bearers included three sons Clarence Charles HL Maurice K Blaisdell and son in law Elwood A Hathorne. Burial followed at Hullside Cemetery in Parker Head.

Ruth M. Blaisdell Curtis Funeral Home Washington Street Albert R. Freeman Corliss Street Clarence Charles HL Maurice K Blaisdell Elwood Ao T Hathorne Hullside Parker Head Clarence O. Purinton Bowdeinham Baptist Church Paul West Grange Village Lodge of Masons Adams Cemetery Bowdoin Cyrus Bath George Portland Ellis and Arthur Beverly Mass Elmer Davis South Paris Milward Patten Eleanor Ripley Topsham Emery Purington Litchfield Stella Given Brunswick Henry Cornish Woodfords Cornish Townsend George Hamilton Boston William Hamilton Helen Graves Harold Cheney Richmond Graves Bertha White Charles A. Hackett Augusta Gardiner Phillip Rideout Center Street Albert Henderson Eastern Star Bertha Jenkins Jane Browne Hamilton Louise Allen Marilyn Brown Mabel Heath Shirley Douglas Fred L. Temple Durham Leroy Temple Reginald Dore

Huse Minstrels Stage Colorful Friday Show

The Huse Memorial school hosted a large audience for an Old Time Minstrel Show Friday night in the school auditorium. Pupils from grades 4 through 8 performed songs, dances, and dialogues under director Adeline Suggs with assistants and accompanists providing a polished program.

Huse Memorial The Huse Star Huse Alice Canacaris Marceline Willette Audrey Durant Margaret McCabe Richard Greene Robert Hersom Lorraine Kiein Beverly Fish Betty Genthner Janice Boyd Wilder Smith John Hartleb Edward Newell Barbara Greene Marion Ferris Walter Fullerton David Thibeaut Russell Gerrish Philip Dodge Camilla Costain Doris McCabe Frank Sutherland Joyce McCurdy Mervyn Bronson Robert Colley Robert Grainger Priscilla Garside Hugh Muadden Leslie Wold Adeline Suggs Emma Gray Richard Kersom Keith Crockett Norma Cummings William Grainger Eleanor Danforth Charlotte Sawyer Ivan A. Trueworthy Helen Canales Elizabeth Young Alta Brooks

Vandalism Report Of Window Breakage In City

Police investigate a spate of vandalism across the city with six windows broken at a central winterized home and two large panes shattered at another residence nearby. Debris and missiles found on the floor as authorities pursue leads.

Anette Cvennus

Central Ladies Aid Meets at Parish House

The Ladies' Aid of Central church gathered Thursday afternoon in the parish house with strong attendance. A service table did good business and aprons were sold. the group also lacked a quilt. Refreshments were served by Mrs George Merrill and Mrs Nellie Lord.

Central Church George Merrill Nellie Lord

Mrs Edward P Thomas Jr Memorial hospital

Mrs Edward P Thomas Jr is admitted to Memorial hospital for treatment. Hospital officials have not released further details about her condition.

Edward P. Thomas, Jr the Memorial Hospital

P T A Aids Weeks Street School Visual Aid Purchase

South End P T A met at Weeks Street school with 40 members. They voted to aid the school in buying a visual aid machine and planned fund raising including a Christmas sale and supper. Rev. Albert Freeman spoke on religion and mental health. Next meeting Jan 2 features mother volunteers and a guest speaker.

South End Weeks Street Washington Street Orris Ames Arthur Berry James Nostall LeForrest Coombs Lloyd Coombs William P. Hatch Carroll Deering John Hunt Charles Rush Herbert Morse Joseph Epstein Harold Haggett Mark Jackson Leland Mitchell Richard Johtherm Albert Freeman Corliss Street Church Foster Pratt Zylphan Robinson Doris Young Richard Johnson Weeks Street School

Winter Street Church Holds Annual Meeting

The Winter Street Congregational church met in the chapel with Interim Pastor Rev. Ralph Mohney in charge. Officers elected for the coming year include Clerk Miss Jane Goodman Treasurer Miss Christine Curtis Auditor Dr. Landon T. Snipe and others. membership listed at 430 with reports from the Cent Society Ladies Aid missionary committee Sunday school and Fireside club. Letters from absent members were read and Chaplain Joseph O. Purdue contributed remarks.

Winter Street Congregational Church Ralph Mohney Jane Goodman Christine Curtis Cent Society Ladies’ Aid Landon T. Snipe Elsie Folsom Morse Hodgkins Joseph O. Purdue

Beacon Street Church Records Crusade for Christ Goals

The Beacon Street Official Board met on Thursday as Rev Charles L Kinney outlined the Crusade for Christ five objectives. A publicity committee was formed with the pastor and three members. Christmas Sunday will climax church gifts to the Crusade as part of a $25,000,000 Methodist fund supporting war area rehabilitation and chaplain work.

Beacon Street Charles L. Kinney Crusade For Christ Leland Flummer Adelbert Hail Elmer Eldridge Church For Methodist Church Christian Church

Local Residents Highlight Family Ties in New Gloucester

The paragraph notes Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Teasdale of Kittery visiting Mr. and Mrs. Fred Beaney in Woolwich. Phil Beaney serves as director and teacher at Opportunity Farm in New Gloucester, where he and Mrs. Beaney live.

New Gloucester Beaney Stanley Teasdale Kittery Fred Beaney Woolwich Phil Opportunity Farm Mrs. Beaney

Hyde Camp Auxiliary Elects Its Officers

The T. W. Hyde Auxiliary elected officers with Mrs. Jennie Miller as president and Mrs. Mabel Ansert among trustees. A Past Presidents Night is planned for December 19, and a Christmas tree party with a 25 cent gift exchange will precede. Members will bring items for a sick sister sunshine box. refreshments will be served. The group was invited to attend Past Commanders Night on December 18, and the Hyde Camp direction is involved.

T. W. Hyde Hyde Camp Edward F. Miller Maurice J. Warner Jennie Miller Mabel Ansert Martha Wilson Jennie Garey Flornnce Robinson Edith Miller Frances L. Warner Eleanor Boyd Mildred Cressey Lillian Warner Florence Sawyer Lillian Farrington

Scoutmasters Plan February District Rally And Patrol Training

Scoutmasters at the Bath district round table outline a February district rally during Scout Anniversary Week with troop demonstrations and inter troop contests. They emphasize patrol use and training boy leaders and note posters for U S Maritime Service recruitment to be distributed by Troop 53. Next meeting set for January 8 at Lambert Park Community House with Troop 55 leaders.

Bath U. S. Maritime Service Ernest Purdy Round Table George Hastings Archie Wishart Raymond Clinch Harmon Smith Pine Tree Council Lambert Park

Promotions in Third Army bond sellers reach higher ranks

Sanford B. Nickerson announces new promotions in the Third Army bond drive led by Sixth War Loan. Loren Jaffe and Miss Lillian Oliver become colonels. Harry L. Day advances to Lt General. Beulah Pratt becomes major. Elvie Bailey and others promoted to sergeant. Nickerson requests reports of any further promotions for credit.

Third Army Sanford B. Nickerson Loren Jaffe Lillian Oliver Hall & Hunt Harry L. Day First National Bank Beulah Pratt Elvie Bailey Bath Trust Co Nickerson Hollis Garey Sears, Roebuck

Growth in City Elementary Enrollment Figures

A recheck shows elementary pupil numbers rising from 1 748 in early September to 1 786 by December 1, an increase of 38 despite separations. High school recheck is underway and results will be announced soon.

Winwood Spicer Couple Wed At Beacon Street Church

Coxswain John D Winwood USN and Miss Priscilla Mae Spicer of Milan street married Thursday at 7 pm at 54 Kinney of Beacon Street church. The ceremony was officiated with double ring rites. Attendants were Miss Roberta Leavitt and Donald O Yeddes. Winwood is son of Mrs Arthur Winwood of Charleroi Pa and Mrs Robert Spicer is mother of the bride.

John D. Winwood USN Priscilla Mae Spicer Milan Street Kinney Beacon Street Winwood Arthur Winwood Charleroi Robert Spicer Roberta Leavitt Donald O. Yeddes

George R Colby awarded a Medal for lifesaving action

George Russell Colby a Central Maine Power Co lineman formerly of Bath received the National Safety Council President's Medal at a Lewiston ceremony for saving Miss Simone Gardner from drowning in the canal on May 27 1944. He dove into the canal aided by bystanders and restored the unconscious woman to life with artificial respiration.

Dewitt Hotel Lewiston George Russell Colby Central Maine Power Co Lineman Bath National Safety Council Simone Gardner Auburn Central Maine Power Line Colby Island Avenue Canal Union Water Power William F. Wyman Safety Organization of Walter H. Underwood Augusta

Research Class Holds Season's Final Meeting

Corliss Street church research class met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Lizzie French. Members noted for kindnesses planned baskets for two sick members and a Christmas gift project. They voted to omit winter meetings. next gathering March 7 at an announced location. Social afternoon concluded with attendees including Mrs. Anna Allen and guests.

Corliss Street Church Lizzie French Washington Street Anna Allen Fannie Burden Ethel Morse Rose Cooper Jennie Curtis Emma Daley Susie Davis Parker Head Bath

Lions Club Adjourns To January Third

Bath Lions Club voted to suspend meetings until January 3 due to holidays. Joe Marchetti reported plans for a waiting bench for servicemen to be erected on Courthouse property. King Lion Edwin R Andrews announced four month program committees. Marines from Brunswick Naval Air base spoke on Guadalcanal campaigns with battlefield photos. Austin Dow of Saco visits brother Saul Dow at 424 Washington St.

Bath Lions Hotel Phoenix Joe Marchetti King Lion Edwin R. Andrews Brunswick Naval Air Base Guadalcanal

Bowdoinham Gatherings Include Charity and Remembrance

Electa chapter OES held a meeting with 11 Past Matrons and Patrons receiving gifts from Worthy Matron Pearl Raymond. A Christmas tree, readings, songs, and remarks followed, then funeral services were held for John A. Dunn. Additional notes cover Red Cross kit work, a public supper with library proceeds, and various local personal items.

Electa Chapter O.es Pearl Raymond Cora Denham Albert Henderson Henry Cornish Mildred Gwen Margie Henderson Milton John A. Dunn White Road David Hickland Richmond Pioneer Cemetery Bowdoinham Brunswick American Red Cross William H. Gould Merrymeeting Grange Hall Brunswick Naval Air Station

Bull Attack Injures 26-Year-Old at East Brunswick Farm

Ralph T. Higgins Jr., 26, son of Ralph T. Higgins, was seriously injured in a bull attack on his East Brunswick farm Tuesday morning. The bull charged and hooked him in the chest, tossing him to the ground before Higgins escaped over a fence and was taken by neighbor Stanley Petersoff to Bath Memorial Hospital for X-ray exam as his condition allowed.

Ralph T. Higgins, Jr Ralph T. Higgins East Brunswick Bath Memorial Hospital Higgins Farm Higgins Stanley Petersoff Peterson

Funeral services held for Orville E Page at Central church

The funeral of Orville E Page was conducted at Central church by Rev Sidney E Dee with organist Harriet Shaw providing music. A Masonic burial followed by Polar Star lodge officers, Honorary Bearers listed, active bearers named, and interment at Norris Cemetery in Damariscotta.

Orville E. Page Central Church Sidney E. Dee Harriet Shaw Polar Star Lodge Page Paul M. Olm W. W. Robinson Capt Richard Quick Jason A. Merrill William R. Kimball Lewis E. Wilson Fred H. Lord Milton H. Douglass Horace W. Ward Frank B. Nichols Henry G. Hodgdon William J. Craft Harry W. Crosman Perry W. Walters R. J. M. Steussy Harold and Otis Page Donald Page George van Wynam Preston Welsh Norris Cemetery Damariscotta

Rotary Club Plans Postwar Rotary International Building

At the noon Rotary club meeting in Odd Fellows hall the treasury was reported at 997 000 dollars and a new Rotary International building was discussed for after the war with Germany and Japan. The 40th anniversary observance on February 5 was referenced and concerns about committee procedures sparked debate among members led by President Royal Johnson. Harry Thomas of Boston attended as a guest.

Rotary Club Odd Fellows Hall International Rotary Chicago Treasury Rotary International Germany Japan International Royal Johnson Harry Thomas Boston

Alexander MacDonald Undergoes Tonsillectomy at Memorial Hospital

Alexander MacDonald of High Street has submitted to a tonsillectomy at Memorial Hospital and is recuperating nicely. The report notes his steady recovery and improving condition following the procedure.

Alexander MacDonald High Street Memorial Hospital

Mrs Bernice Merrill Lee Visited Bath From Augusta

Mrs Bernice Merrill Lee of Augusta spent the week visiting Bath at her Grove street home.

Bernice Merrill Lee Augusta Bath Grove Street

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Senter’s, Inc Jasmine Remus Ee Egy Britain WGAN Edwin C. Hill Maine Voice of Friendly Service Huse Minstrels Central Ladies Aid Elwell Ryan's Corner Tel South End P.T.A Winter Street Church ARMY Winwood-Spicer George R. Colby Lions Club Austin Dow Saco Saul Dow Jane Callan Kilroy Democatic State Committee Katherine M. Hickson Bangor Popham Buddy Newdick Popham Beach Alty Shore Fred B. Reed E. Wallace Front Street Ead Opera Hous Ann Richards Rcsari Horace Abel - Qualen - McNally Nils Aster Helen Walker Half Moon Street Bull Uriowns Ralston Richard Arlen Rich von Stroheim Pt William Rit Ias
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