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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1945

Page

5

Richmond Honor Roll ceremony marks unveiling of 230 names

An eleventh hour substitute spoke at the Richmond Honor Roll unveiling for Rev Roy A Clark. The 230 names include eight women and the Guiou brothers with several serving in the armed forces. The tablet funded by local groups, with plans for future grange installations and remembrances to the sick. Richmond High basketball teams posted wins and a full schedule for 1945 46 is listed. Schools close for two weeks and the first ranking period honor roll is announced.

Roy A. Clark Hallowell Richmond James MacKillop David Hickland Emery G. Pratt Helena Naylor Washington Patton Third Army Guiou Stanley Dale Army Charles Gerald Frank Clowes Navy Clowes Guiou Lions Club American Legion Richmond Lodge No. 63 Odd Fellows, Rebekahs Sportsmen's Association Fire Department Grange Home*Corner Club Duration Club YAYF The Methodist Church Richmond High School Wiscasset High Eddie Crosby Roger Gibbs Gibbs Wiscasset Helen Herbert Mildred Skinner Erskine Academy Litchfield Bowdoinham Winthrop Sabattus St. Dominic Lewiston Grammar Pillsbury Phyllis Lemont Patricia Hurley Irene Fisher Malonie Moller Jean Morris Audrey Prosser Phyllis Skinner Phyllis Strout Shirley Bishop Lorraine Jewett Dorothy Pattern Yvonne Sidelinger Sarah Nelson Charlotte Brown Annette Harford Robert Silver George Umberhind

Local couple united in marriage in Gardiner church

Mond and her partner were wed in Highland Avenue Methodist Church Gardiner with Rev Louis S Staples officiating. Attendants Margaret Louise Ray and Alvin Lothridge. Couple to reside in Richmond where Madore works at Hereford Ranch. Wedding supper for 14 at bride’s parents home. Bride and groom’s postwar service details noted.

William Berry United States Army Robert C. Wing Main Street New York Commander Wing Pacific Charles B. Day Pleasant Street Gardiner General Hospital Adrian Gilbert South Pacific George Gilbert Gardiner Street Alfred Gilbert Kittery George Pushard Joan Giles Skinner Marion E. Amberhind Miss Skinner Richmond High School Ames Worsted Co Umberhind Lister Umberhind Reed Road U.S. A. Air Corps 15Th Air Force Brooks and Drews Gardiner Dana Ford Pfc Kenneth Ford Bath Boston Germany Austria Rainbow Division Fort Sill Okla Kenneth Fort Meade Yale Norwich Separation Center Indiantown Gap Warren Joy Ernest Williams South Front Street Marilla Tarr Gordon Lemont Margaret Peabody Williams Hays Blessing Mishawaka Ind

Crop Pests and Diseases Cause Multi‑Million Losses

Crop pests and plant diseases in the United States lead to annual losses exceeding 3 million dollars. Experts warn that ongoing outbreaks threaten major crops and farm economies nationwide.

United States

Lullaby for Christmas Eve

Poem revels in Christmas imagery with stars, snowflaked trees, and a Christmas angel weaving a dream robe for a child. It comforts boys whose daddies are away at war and highlights Santa’s promise of courage and honor amidst future struggles.

Santa Claus

Prolonged Cold Spell Grips Georgetown Community

Georgetown endures a deep cold spell with Thursday recording two above zero. The mill pond is frozen across, and the Cove narrows as tides fail to break the ice. Grammar school held its annual Christmas party with a large tree and gifts. Residents and visitors from nearby towns, including Bath and Topsham, participate in festive events and errands.

Grammar School Stella Packard Miss Packard Todd Edward Wren Wren Elise Jordan Everet Haines Waltham Mass Robinhood Eva Wheeler Bath Dorothy Stuart Alvah Reynolds William Bisseth Grace Fullerton George Powers Gertrude Hunt Topsham Huntshouse Walter Powers Alfred J. Rowe Junior Hagan Richmond Harry Horne Alonzo Thibodeau Bath Memorial Hospital Harold Hunt Clarence Colby

Recent Transfers of Real Estate Across Several Towns

A list of recent property transfers in Bath Bowdoinham Georgetown Phippsburg Richmond Topsham Woolwich and Wellman. Transactions include deeds for land and buildings on streets such as Middle High Washington Center School and Center in towns including Bath Bowdoinham Georgetown Phippsburg Richmond Topsham Woolwich and Wellman. Multiple pairs show grantees and grantors with parcel details.

Bath Leo F. Vaughn Margaretha Bubar Middle Street Charles E. Springer Dorothy Banks High Street Irwin J. Chapman Ernest H. Zapf School Street Lawrence Nedeau Richard W. Jovin Washington _ street Harry D. Perkins Elton W. Trafton Frank H. Ozella William H. Woodward Center Street Bowdoin Marie Delima Rainville Florence Jordan Georgetown Chester A. Miller Robert P. W. Miller Phippsburg Arthur L. Totman Thelma M. Skillin Emma A. Perry Dudley S. Leavitt Rebecca B. Minott John F. Williams Richmond Ella W. Backer Reginald A. Mitchell Joshua A Wellman E. Cromwell Margaret E. Oliver Ella J. Perkins Doris M. Tracy

Janet Goodwin Visits Portland for Saturday Day Trip

Miss Janet Goodwin of Bath street traveled to Portland Saturday morning to spend the day.

Janet Goodwin Bath Street Portland

Veterans Guide on World War II losses and GI Bill reforms

Veterans discuss the high death toll of World War II, urging action to prevent future tragedies. General Omar Bradley calls for community support to expand veterans services and space. Hal Boyle notes interest in extending GI Bill educational benefits to veterans widows and offspring. The piece also mentions a typical ex GI loan recipient and the new World War II Victory medal design and limited availability.

Omar Bradley Veterans Affairs Veterans Administration Washington U.S. A Hal Boyle Associated Press Tokyo

Christmas Pageant at Wesley Church

The Wesley Methodist Church hosts a Christmas pageant titled The Light of the World on Sunday at 7 30 by the Methodist Youth Fellowship girls. Miss Barbara Small plays organ as the church decor features Yuletide red and green and candlelight.

Wesley Methodist Church Methodist Youth Fellowship Barbara Small

Five Islands Club Notes Share Holiday Plans and Local News

A Good Neighbor club meeting at Five Islands enjoyed a pleasant evening despite cold weather with hostesses Mrs. Pinkham and several members. Plans for a Christmas party and candy bags for the church tree were discussed. Updates include military moves, birthdays, new homes, and local travel with residents from Five Islands and nearby towns.

Good Neighbor Club Victor Pinkham Edith McMahan Phillip Pinkham Vincent Davis Maynard Thibodeau Kathleen Rittall Rudolph Pinkham Lermond Davis Harland Pinkham Orville Rowe Henry Moore Leonard Rowe Marr Pinkham Harold Rowe Kittery Harold, Jr USNR Yonabara Okinawa Arletta Harford Branwell Harford Harford

Christmas Program At Mitchell School

Mitchell school hosts a Christmas program directed by Miss Abbie Harvey. Students perform songs and skits from kindergarten to fifth grade, including Bright Star of Christmas, Jingle Bells, Silent Night, and Yule Log. Mary Elizabeth Donnell, Neil Burns, and Willis Morse are noted performers.

Mitchell School Abbie Harvey America Wassail King Wencelas

Service Men Urged to Phone Home This Christmas

New England Telephone warns long distance calls on Christmas Eve and Day may delay due to high volume and wartime shortages. Veterans abroad will call from Germany the effort aims to restore facilities in Frankfurt Heidelberg Bremen Kassel Nuremberg Berlin Stuttgart and Munich with three minute limits and advance booking. Calls from Germany will cost 12 dollars and require theater command regulations. Two overseas radio circuits will support the service.

New England New England Telephone & Telegraph Co Bell Telephone Germany U. S. Army Bell System United States Frankfort Heidelberg Bremen Kassel Nuremburg Berlin Stuttgart Munich

Contribute Gifts To Wounded Vets In Maine

Citizens urged to donate gifts for wounded and ill veterans at Togus and Brunswick Naval Air Station Hospital. Roland Smith Post A L organized a drive with $250 already raised and gifts arriving. The Legion approved $50 for the cause and volunteers collect at Powers Market Wyman's Market Winnegance Rogers Hardware and John J Desmond.

Togus Brunswick Naval Air Station Hospital Roland Smith Post A. L The Legion Powers Market Wyman’s Market Winnegance Rogers Hardware Store John J. Desmond Clothiers

Don’t Rely on Others to Choose a Memorial

A cautious note urges individuals to personally select a memorial for a family grave site. It argues private choice avoids missteps, reduces risk of excess costs, and highlights the benefits of a modern, self directed plan.

Obituary of Mrs. Marie Neilsen Former Portland Resident

Mrs. Marie Neilsen 92 of Portland died at her daughter’s home in South Portland after four months of failing health. Born in Denmark on April 26 1853 she and her husband Soren P Neilsen came to the United States over 60 years ago settling in Portland. She was the oldest member of First Lutheran Church in Portland and the death leaves two daughters Mrs Libby Portland and Mrs Mullin Bath and two sons Clifford Neilsen Cape Elizabeth and Niels M Neilsen South Portland. Funeral services were held at 2 30 Wednesday at 749 Congress Street Portland with interment in Forest City Cemetery.

Seth S. Mullin Washington Street Portland Marie Neilsen Carl C. Libby Stanley Street South Portland Neilsen Denmark Soren P. Neilsen Maltin First Lutheran Church Libby Mullin Bath Clifford Neilson Cape Elizabeth Niels M. Neilsen Congress Street Forest City Cemetery

Widow Lillian Upham Rites Planned in Weston Mass

Lillian May Upham widow of Walter Upham died this morning at her son’s home 82 Floral Street after a long illness. She was born August 11 1874 in Searsmont the daughter of John and Mary Randell. Survived by four sons J Randell Upham Lisbon Falls Walter Rodney and Morris Upham Bath three sisters Mrs Margaret Williams Lisbon Falls Mrs Caroline Murch Belfast and Mrs William Hodge Wakefield RI. Also seven grandchildren two nieces and two nephews. Funeral at Mayo Funeral Residence Friday at two with Rev C B Oliver. burial Linwood cemetery Weston Mass.

Lillian May Upham Walter Upham Floral Street Searsmont John Mary Dubois Randell J. Randell Upham Lisbon Falls Walter Rodney Morris Upham Bath Margaret Williams Caroline Murch Belfast William Hodge Wakefield R. I Wesley Methodist Church Mayo Rev C. B. Oliver Linwood Cemetery Weston Mass

Funeral services held for Mrs Annie A Pratt

Funeral services for Mrs Annie A Pratt widow of Alfred A Pratt were conducted at her home 98 Bedford Street Tuesday afternoon with Rev Charles R Sims of the First Baptist Church officiating. Bearers included Hollis Pratt Jr Nathan Copeland Jr Paul Copeland Percy Pratt Earl Temple and Henry McCabe. Burial followed in Oak Grove family lot. Out of town attendees included Mrs Marcia Pratt of New York City and Hollis Pratt and family of South Portland.

Annie A. Pratt Alfred A. Pratt Bedford Street Charles R. Sims First Baptist Church Winter Street Leeman Nathan Copeland, Jr Paul Copeland Portland

Legend of the Snowman Operetta Presented by Huse School

The operetta Legend of the Snowman by Huse school pupils at the auditorium last Wednesday evening drew a full house and pleased all. Children performed well in bright costumes prepared by parents under Miss Eleanor Danforth supervision.

Huse School Eleanor Danforth

The sucre as currency in Eequedor

The sucre serves as the unit of currency in Eequedor, a basic monetary measure used for trade. It denotes the standard medium of exchange within the country and relates to daily transactions.

Mrs. Alfred R. Pratt Dies in Bath After Illness

Mrs. Alfred R. Pratt of Bath dies at 98 Bedford Street Saturday after a long illness. Born June 1 1863 in Bath she was 82 years six months and one day old. She leaves two daughters Mrs Hen McCabe of Bath and Mrs Ma Pratt of New York City two sons Hollis Pratt of South Portland Percy Pratt of Bath and several grandchildren. Funeral at home Tuesday at two o clock conducted by Rev Charles R. Sims. Bearers included her sons grandsons and son in law. Burial in Maple Grove.

Alfred R. Pratt Bedford Samuel and Carol Temple Pratt Bath Elm Church Arthur P. Pratt Ethel Caroline Copeland Portland Hen McCabe Ma Pratt New York City Hollis Pratt Sout Portland Percy Pratt Bath Charles R. Sims Percy P. Pratt Ho S. Pratt Nathan Land, Jr

George O Stetson 69 Dies After Sudden Heart Attack

George O Stetson 69 a longtime candy maker in Brunswick Bath stores died suddenly Thursday morning from a heart attack. Born April 29 1876 in East Livermore he lived in Wick Bath and Brunswick and worked at Spear's Candy Bath Iron Works and Charley Venus Co. He was a West Bath Grange member and attended the Wick Methodist Church. Survived by wife Jeanbelle two daughters Mrs William E Hadley of Brunswick and Mrs Ida Sawyer of Auburn a son George E Stetson of Virginia 12 grandchildren two great grandchildren and sister Mrs Chester Sinnett of Bailey Island. Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 30 at the Lewis Funeral Home Brunswick.

George O. Stetson Brunswick Bath East Livermore William Eliza Stetson Liver Falls Wayne Jeanbelle Parshley Bath Wick Spear’s Candy Bath Iron W Charley Venus Co Stetson West Bath Lewis Fune Brunswick

Death of Miss Lanna Lansing Page

Miss Lanna Lansing Page of New York City and Tuscon Ariz died at the home of her sister Mrs Theodore Lilley of Watertown Conn. She was the daughter of the late Mrs William Drummond and a niece of the late Albert G Page Jr of Bath.

Edward H. Hawley High Street Lanna Lansing Page New York City Tuscon, Ariz Theodore Lilley Watertown Conn Page William Drummond Albert G. Page, Jr Bath

Funeral services for Daniel J. Small held Thursday

Funeral services for Daniel Johnson Small were held Thursday afternoon from Curtis Funeral Home on Washington street with Rev. Walter A. Smith officiating. Bearers were from the Sons of Veterans Camp including Philip Boyle Camp Commander Robert Reeder Senior Vice Commander Harry Warner Department Service Commander and Earl Legard Past Camp Commander. Burial was in the family lot at Oak Grove.

Daniel Johnson Small Curtis Funeral Home Washington Street Walter A. Smith Sons of Veterans’ Camp Philip Boyle Robert Reeder Harry Warner Department Earl Legard Oak Grove

Funeral for Paul H. Hussey Held at Mayo

Funeral services for Paul H. Hussey were held at Mayo Funeral Home on Thursday at 2.30 p.m. Rev. David L. Wilson conducted the service. Pallbearers were Clinton Ham, Coy Robertson, Alvah Peckham, and Millard Hanson Jr. Burial followed in Mountain Cemetery, Woolwich.

Paul H. Hussey Mayo David L. Wilson Clinton Ham Coy Robertson Alvah Peckham Millard Hanson, Jr Mountain Cemetery Woolwich

Portland Business Caller Mrs Willard Sprague

Mrs Willard Sprague was described as a business caller in Portland today noting social and community engagement factors. Her visit highlights local commerce activity and civic ties in the city.

Willard Sprague Portland

Also Mentioned on This Page

G. Cleveland Marriner Enterprise Grange Merriconeag Grange Harpswell Topsham Grange Mt. Carmel Velma Emily Berry Joseph Madore Rich U.S Veterans Guide Major Thomas M. Nial Knights OF Dunlap Dunlap Commandery Edwin H. P. Lowell Eugene McGrath William A. Furber Dunlap Ruth Williams Carolyn Miller Daniel Williams George Field Charles S. Bartlett Harold Cutting Henry M. Powers Orson Delano Harold Tobey George Goodwin Albert Henderson Arthur Norton Carl Albee Herbert Morse Harry Cornish Cliff Leeman Chester H. McCabe Wesley Irving Hanna Fred Carr Arthur Cochrane Myricks Maurice Pinkham Cochran Clarence Preble Betty Drummond Stevens Taylor Beulah Miller Charlotte Gray North Yarmouth Academy Franz _ Stevens Harold and Lloyd Pinkham Phillip Campbell Fairfield Harold Hunt, Jr Woodrow Gray Gray Phillip Mitchhell School Jingle Bells Silent Night Pledge Woods Guy Crosby East Brunswick Marius H. Page North St Kennebec Greenhouses Mrs Seth Lillian M. Upham Korea Japan Lanna L. Page D. J. Small P. H. Hussey Fred S. Curtis & Co
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