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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1944

Page

5

Richmond War Drive Quota Lags As Dresser Room Closes

In Richmond the Red Cross closes its surgical dressing room after three years of service as 53 607 dressings were produced this past year with eight women working two afternoons a week. Local leaders thank supervisors and donors and note the boys and girls teams win at Richmond High. Community notices cover PTA, Christmas events, birthdays, military service, and local council elections.

Marjory Bond Grace Purinton Red Cross Pauline Hutchinson Myra Curtis Georgia Wakefield Marjory Huntington Louise Shepard Richmond High School Coombs Perley Joy Leroy Smith North Pleasant Street Roger Baker Louis Donnell Glen White Irving Moore Glenn Crosby Barbara Sullivan Barbara Curtis Ruby Fisher Irene Fisher Lorraine Jewett Mildred Skinner Audrey Prosser Shirley Bishop Leroy Smith Seventh Day Adventist Church Wallace Farley Wallace Chase Umberhind Wilbur McKeen George Yeaton Ethel Brown Chester Call Hollis Easler Dorcas Kenneth Brown Guy Farley Verne Farley Earl Farley Lester Umberhind Solon Purinton Russell Ring Main Street Albert Wing Florence Anderson Virginia Carl Anderson Harold Wade Russell Wing William Ring Miss Anderson Cpl Frank G. Till Post Road Frank Till Till Fort Knox Camp Chaffee Ark 16Th Armored Division Frank Smith Bradley Charles Sweatt Sweatt Richmond Evelyn Drinkwater Haynes Memorial Hospital Brighton Mass Chester Drinkwine Cutler Sampson N. Y Chicago Norfolk

Bay Point Hurricane Bird Flight and Local News

After the Bay Point hurricane hundreds of black ducks remained still until winds eased then flew away in groups. Local notes report hospital recoveries, holiday closings, and residents visiting relatives and repairing damage from the storm.

Whatsoever Club of Hyde Park Plans Christmas Party

The Whatsoever Club of Hyde Park Terrace met with 18 members in the Community hall. President Mrs. Stanley Greene led plans for a December 19 Christmas party with 50 cent gifts and a refreshment contribution. A January 2 New Year party was approved with ten cent jokes. The group will host the Lambert Park Women’s Club in January and the kitchen orchestra held a rehearsal. Members helped serve a clam chowder meal.

Club Hyde Park Terrace Stanley Greene Lambert Park Florence Ford Gladys Clouse Marie Darling Elizabeth Kocha Jeanne Carmichael

Christmas pantomimes and carols event at USC hall

Lores McClosky will host a Christmas program of pantomimes stories and carols Sunday at 7 p.m. Carols broadcast from City hall move to USC hall for the evening. At 8 p.m. participants tour the city singing and return for hot drinks. Groups from Hyde Lambert Park and area churches are invited.

Lores McClosky City Hall U.S.C Hyde Lambert Park

Coldest night of season with subfreezing readings

Tuesday night brought the coldest readings of the season to several areas. Lincoln and North streets reported 3 degrees above zero at 9 pm, with Winnegance ranging from 6 to 12 above, Carlton bridge at 10, city center 10, and the North End 10 in the early evening.

Lincoln North Streets Winnegance Carlton Bridge North End

Georgetown drives past $5000 war loan quota

The Sixth War Loan drive for the Georgetown island exceeded the $5000 quota with likely contributions from the community. Local solicitors have not finished reporting figures, and multiple residents hosted gatherings at West Georgetown during open season on wild duck.

Portland man pleads innocent to manslaughter and DUI

Edward A. Frank, 53, furnished bonds totaling $3,000 in Portland Municipal Court after probable cause found on charges of manslaughter and operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of liquor. He pleaded innocent after County Attorney Richard S. Chapman ordered the manslaughter charge following the death of Henry C. Cook, 52, in a car allegedly driven by Frank.

Edward A. Frank Portland Richard S. Chapman Henry C. Cook Frank

Mayor Rogers Orders City Hall Closed Saturday

Mayor Walter C. Rogers issues a statement authorizing the closing of City Hall offices on Saturday allowing employees a three day vacation period.

Walter C. Rogers City Hall

Ohio bans women from driving taxicabs by law

A historical law in Ohio restricts women from operating taxicabs. The rule reflects period gender norms and limits on employment in urban transportation.

Ohio

Enjoyable party hosted by Mr and Mrs Knight

Mr and Mrs Bernard Knight hosted over 40 friends for a Christmas party at Hyde Park Terrace recreation hall. The event featured a covered dish supper, dancing, singing, an entertainment program with multiple acts, a Christmas tree with gifts, and party movies, with decorations by Mrs Everett Pinkham and place cards by Mrs Elizabeth Cox.

Bernard Knight Central Avenue Hyde Park Terrace Edwin H. P. Lowell Dale Howe Beverly Knight Melvin Howe Janice Knight Bobby Hersom Richard Hersom Mark Jackson Harmon Smith Bobby Jackson Billy Jackson Scrooge Patty and Denney Hope Hersom Richard Janice Jarvis Snyder Knight Everett Pinkham Elizabeth Cox Granville Colby Dale and Pelham Bobby Billy Denny Patty Edwin Lowell Bernard Plummer Richard Trott Homer Johnson John I. A. Trueworthy Richard, Jr Blair Hodge Gerald Billington Charles Shearer Beverly

Christmas Party for Mitchell School Brownies

Bluebird Troop of Brownies met Thursday after school at Mitchell school for a Christmas party led by Mrs. Randall Daley and Mrs. Christine Ledyard. They decorated a tree, exchanged gifts, enjoyed a buttered lunch, carols, and games. next meeting set for January 4 at the Mitchell school with a list of attendees.

Bluebird Mitchell School Randall Daley Christine Ledyard Carol Ames Judy Bates Carolyn Cummings Patty Cool Beverly Coombs Eleanor Cummings Christell Cornish Mary Donnell Sally Gushen Mae Ella Hamlin Sylvia Palmer Mary Pagurko Vera Pagurko Mary Rogers Mary Stewart Marion Smith Nancy Young

Frank Parker of Belfast Dies. Longtime Maine Bank Examiner

Frank Parker a Belfast resident and longtime Maine bank examiner died at Waldo County hospital Thursday evening. He was active in the Masonic fraternity and had many friends in the city. Funeral services were held Sunday in Belfast at two o clock. The page also notes a Thursday Night Open House of Games at the U S O with ten cent admission and a gift under 30 cents. Smelt fishermen began the season with the first camps on Winnegance ice near the bridge, one camp painted bright orange.

T. Frank Parker Belfast State of Maine Waldo County Hospital U.S.O Winnegance

Five Islands social notes from the coastal town

Mrs. Vincent Davis and daughter Eleanor returned from Eliot and New Hampshire after a three week visit. Local residents Mrs. Branwell Har ford and family visited Richmond. others traveled to Florida for Winter near Camp Blanding. Pvt. Russell Har ford and Pvt. Francis Pierce are noted as overseas. Various locals discussed include Beulah Miller, Harold Cranshaw, Quincy Wales, and families from Bath, Richmond, West Newton, and Togus.

Vincent Davis Eleanor Eliot New Hampshire Branwell Harford Mr. Harford Arletta Harford Lulu Harford Richmond Herbert Hunt Clarence Colby Florida Camp Blanding Russell Harford Cmap Blanding Ida Hinckley Orville Rowe Rowe Mansefield Moore William Plummer South Portland Lester Lewis Harold Cranshaw Quincy Wales West Newton Mass Mal Betty Jane Randolph Louise Pratt Togus Pierce Cottage Francis Pierce Overseas Henry Moore John Huskins Lewiston

Nequasset Grammar School Christmas Program

The Nequasset Grammar and Primary schools present a Christmas program Thursday at 1 30 p m under teachers Mrs Alice Galvin and Mrs Ethel Reed The lineup includes The Christmas Story Muriel Beal Playlet Santa's Helpers with cast James Beck Esther Leeman Robert Ramsey Bruce Baker Priscilla Cromwell Margaret Leeman Vivian Presley Beverly Yeaton Billy Foggy Virginia Baker and Billy Leeman The Mouse and the Cake Virginia Baker Our Xmas Tree Margaret Leeman At Grandma's House Joan Burnham Spying on Santa Carolyn Yeaton Santa's Surprise Vivian Presley The Proof Barbara Fitch Playlet Xmas in Story Book Land Joan Burnham Carolyn Yeaton Fred Baker Arthur Stephens Barbara Fitch James Baker Clayton Presley Eveleth Regan Roland Leeman Barbara Baker Joyce Molson Silent Night A Welcome Jane Cates If Santa Lived in a Shoe Shirley Beal His Job Russell Fitch See My Dress Marcia Dodge My Belief Richard Beal Jesus Loves Me Marcia Dodge Wasted Curiosity Gerald Hanson Jolly Old Santa Claus Billy Cates What Will Santa Do Thomas Creamer I Want a Dolly Dorothy Stephens Betty Grows Arlene Cromwell Presents Big and Small Patty Baker Song A Greedy Boy Russell Fitch Gerald Hanson Terry Ramsey It Pays A B C Song Sub Prim Jane Cates Marcia Dodge Diane Sparks Richard Beal Christmas Hurray Edward Leeman Big in a Way Billy Cates A Letter to Santa Diane Sparks Song We Buy Our Stamps on Tuesdays Jane Cates Diane Sparks Marcia Dodge Richard Beal Daddy's Girl Mary Leeman Santa Claus Stephen Saquiers Song Welcome Christmas Time School When School is Out Sing of Christmas Warren Baker Wise Santa Claus Shirley Baker Luella Cromwell Arlene Cromwell Gerald Hanson

Howard Noble West Georgetown Eliot New Departure Ball Bearing Co Bristol Gramar School Elizabeth Carr Leona Tibbetts Charles Kinney Bath David Stevens Richard Campbell Joan Hagan Beverley Rittall Boston Providence Irving Lord Watertown Mass Charles Andre Ernest Heal Herbert Hunt Florida Pvt. Hunt Camp Blanding James Oliver Lewiston Dorothy Stuart Melvin Cunningham William Todd Walter Cummings Aubrey Fullerton Emma Billings George E. Jones Boothbay Harbor Robinhood Carlton Brown Clinton Beals Phippsburg Brown First Baptist Church Elizabeth Rackley Brunswick State Department of Health and Welfare Walter Powers John Olson Minnie Gray Bridgton Harry Heald Belle Heald Elbridge Powers John Gehrmann Edward Clarey Nequasset Grammar Alice Galvin Ethel Reed Muriel Beal James Beck Esther Leeman Robert Ramsey Bruce Baker Priscilla Cromwell Margaret Leeman Vivian Presley Beverly Yeaton Billy Foggy Virginia Baker Billy Leeman the Mouse Santa Carolyn Yeaton Santa Barbara Fitch Joan Burnham Carolyn Yeaton Fred Baker Arthur Stephens James Baker Clayton Presley Eveleth Regan Roland Leeman Barbara Baker Joyce Molson Jane Cates Shirley Beal Russell Fitch Marcia Dodge Richard Beal Jesus Loves Thomas Creamer Dolly Dorothy Stephens Betty Arlene Cromwell Patty Baker Gerald Hanson Terry Ramsey David Dodge Diane Sparks Edward Leeman Billy Cates Santa Diane Sparks Mary Leeman Santa Claus Stephen Saquiers Warren Baker Wise Shirley Baker Luella Cromwell Gerauld Hanson

Dr Langdon Snipe Dies At Home In Bath Community Leader

Dr Langdon T Snipe physician and banker of Bath Maine died at his home Wednesday evening last week. He served as a physician and banker with extensive public service including the Old Ladies Home Library Board School Board and Bath Savings Institution presidency. He was born in Boston May 27 1867 educated at Yale Bowdoin and Columbia. He married Christine Carter in 1896 and she survives.

Langdon T. Snipe Green Street Old Ladies Home Walter S. Glidden Bath National Bank Bath Savings Institution Winter Street Congregational Church Dr. Snipe Boston Seth Trufant Ann Maria (Spinney) Snipe Bath Yale University Bowdoin Medical School College of Physicians and Surgeons Columbia University New York City Maine Medical Association Draft Board Federal Health Clinic Bath Red Cross American Medical Association American Academy of Medicine Masonic Solar Lodge Dunlap Knights Templar Maine Portland Delta Kappa Eption Fraternity T. W. Hyde Camp Sons of Union Veterans Christine Carter

Funeral Services for Dr Langdon Snipe

Funeral services for Dr Langdon T Snipe were held Saturday afternoon at two from the home 46 Green Street with Rev Ralph Mohney officiating. A profusion of floral tributes included many from Dr Snipe's affiliations and civic bodies. Honorary bearers named were Dr Harry F Morin Dr Warren E Kershner Hon Arthur Sewall William S Shorey John G Morse active bearers were Lewis E Wilson Allen Spear Randall Cooke Edward C Carter and Francis L Wimbach.

Langdon T. Snipe Green Street Ralph Mohney Winter Street Snipe Harry F. Morin Warren E Kershner Arthur Sewall William S. Shorey

Fitzgerald Funeral for Commander Edward J Fitzgerald

The funeral for Commander Edward J Fitzgerald US Navy ret will be held at St Marys Church on Thursday morning with a requiem mass at ten oclock A.M. A list of obituaries and various names appears in the text, including relatives or associates.

Edward J. Fitzgerald St. Mary's Church

Sanford L. Fogg Dies at Augusta After Long Illness

Judge Sanford L. Fogg of Maine died at his Augusta home after a lengthy decline in health. Born in Milan New Hampshire June 26 1863 he held posts from Bath city solicitor to mayor of Augusta and deputy attorney general. He was a prominent Mason and leaves a son Sanford L. Fogg Jr and daughter-in-law Mrs. Moody Fogg among others. Funeral held in Augusta with burial in Oak Grove.

Sanford L. Fogg Augusta Judge Fogg Milan N. H Simon and Lydia H. Fogg Gorham Sagadahoc Fogg Maine Raymond Fellows Dunlap Grand Commandery DeBouilon Red Cross Constantine Jessie K. Moody Sanford L. Fogg, Jr Ralph H. Fogg Waterville Blaine Wiles Fogg

Toiva J. Johnson of Thomaston Dies in Boston Hospital

Bath resident Toiva J. Johnson aged 46 died December 3 at New England Baptist Hospital in Boston after a visit to the Lahey Clinic. He worked at Bath Iron Works and is survived by his wife Emma Harjula Johnson, son William in Seattle, two daughters Helen Merrill and Dorothy, and siblings. Funeral services were held at the Finnish church on Georges River Road Thomaston with burial in North Parish cemetery. Out of town relatives attended, with bearers named.

Bath Toiva J. Johnson Thomaston Boston New England Baptist Hospital Lahey Clinic Johnson Bath Iron Works Long Cove Emma Harjula) Johnson William U. S. Army Seattle Wash Helen Johnson Merrill Dorothy Johnson Merrill Georges River Axel Raitta Samuel Nevala North Parish William H. Duley Helen Merrill Ina Anderson Edna Ranta H. Edwin Harjula Harold Pease Brunswick Duley Mr. Harjula

Mrs Annie A Wilson Dies After Long Illness

Annie Adelle Wilson 81 widow of Charles L Wilson died Sunday at home of her daughter Mrs Ella Maines in this city after years of declining health. Born October 5, 1863 in Phippsburg to Levi and Mary Hutchins she was a longtime Advent church member active in the congregation before her illness worsened.

Annie Adelle Wilson Charles L. Wilson Ella Maines Phippsburg Levi and Mary (Blaisdell) Hutchins Wilson Advent Church

Solomon H. Dow, 66, Dies at Home in Bangor

Solomon H. Dow, 66, of 424 Washington Street, died Tuesday morning after several months of ill health. Born August 8, 1878 in Wiscasset, he worked over 40 years for New England Tel and Tel Co in Massachusetts, retiring two years ago. He was a Mason in Massachusetts. Surviving are his wife Annie Mitchell Dow, son Henry Dow of Springfield, MA, brother Austin L. Dow of Saco, sisters Annie J. Ware of this city and Z. B. Harkness of Hampton NH, and three grandchildren. Funeral services Thursday at 2 PM from the residence with Rev. Albert Freeman officiating. Burial in Oak Grove.

Bath Geneva Maines Ella Maines Myrtle Smith Arthur J. Wilson Brunswick Curtis Funeral Home Washington Street David L. Wilson Central Church Oak Grove Solomon H. Dow Wiscasset Robert Abigail (Chaney) Dow Dow New England Tel. & Tel. Co Massachusetts Annie (Mitchell) Dow Henry Dow Springfield Mass Austin L. Dow Saco Annie J. Ware This City Z. B. Harkness Hampton N. H Albert Freeman Corliss Street Church

Death of Mrs Grace Palmer Lennon at 64

Grace Palmer Lennon of High street died Saturday night in a Brunswick nursing home at age 64 after long illness. Born in the city to Frank A. and Julia M. Palmer she was a trained nurse who studied at St. Barnabas School of Nursing and served as acting superintendent of St. Barnabas Hospital. She is survived by her sister Mrs. Herbert S. Harris and niece Mrs. Frederick W. Humphreys. The Curtis Funeral Home conducted the Tuesday afternoon service at two o'clock.

Grace Palmer Lennon High Street Brunswick Herbert S. Harris Cosmopolitan Club Frederick W. Humphreys Curtis Funeral Home

Mrs Marion M Allain Dies. Rites Held at St Mary's

Marion M. Allain of 18 High Street Court died Sunday at Memorial Hospital. Born in the city in 1915, she is survived by husband Louis, mother Mrs. Orrin Genthner, three brothers and three sisters, seven nieces and nephews. Funeral services were at St Marys Church with the officiating clergyman.

Marion M. Allain High Street Court Memorial Hospital Louis Allain Orrin Genthner Leon Marin Corp Charles Genthner USAAF Edward Burgoyne Arthur Warner Almeda Genthner St. Mary’s Church

Death of Pvt. Errol E. Payson in action

Word has been received of the death in action of Pvt. Errol E. Payson age 28, son of Fire Chief and Mrs Allen Payson of Camden. Chief Payson, a Bath figure, has visited Bath on several occasions for state fire chiefs meetings at Bath Iron Works and other association events.

Pvt Errol E. Payson Allen Payson Camden

Walter Plummer Dies in Lisbon Falls After Illness

Walter Plummer of Lisbon Falls died there on December 4. Funeral services were held December 6 at his home. He was a cousin of Mrs. Oliver Moses of Washington Street and had many friends in the city who regret his passing.

Walter Plummer Lisbon Falls Oliver Moses Washington Street

Funeral for Mrs Grace Lennon Held at Curtis Home

Funeral services for Mrs. Grace P. Lennon were held Tuesday afternoon at the Curtis Funeral Home on Washington Street with Rev. David L. Wilson officiating. Honorary bearers included Leonard Gowell Walter Palmer Edward True Frederick Humphreys Harold Armes and Dr E G Stetson of Brunswick. Active bearers were Wallace Ham Morris Potter James Ledyard and William Palmer. Burial was at the cemetery.

Grace P. Lennon Curtis Funeral Home Washington Street David L. Wilson Leonard Gowell Walter Palmer Edward True Frederick Humphreys Harold Armes E. G. Stetson Brunswick Wallace Ham Morris Potter James Ledyard William Palmer Oak Grove

Mrs Annie A Wilson Funeral Held At Oak Grove

The funeral of Mrs Annie A Wilson was held Wednesday afternoon at two o clock from Curtis Funeral Home. Rev David L Wilson conducted the service with bearers Robert Maines John Hines Clinton Jones and Joseph Couture. Burial followed at Oak Grove.

Annie A. Wilson Curtis Funeral Home David L. Wilson Robert Maines John Hines Clinton Jones Joseph Couture Oak Grove

Also Mentioned on This Page

Thomas Cutler Topsham Harding's Navy George Richter St. Mary’s Hospital Shirley Andrews Kennebec School of Commerce Gardiner Patricia Duren Fred Duren Marion Young Wallace Gardiner George Kennedy George Jr Jack Chambers Russell King Carleton Ring England Cpl. Ring Charles B. Day South Pleasant Street Maine General Hospital Bay Point Gilbert Head E. J. Stuart Newton Center Kennebec Point Newton Hospital Earl Payson Bath Memorial Hospital L. M. Spinney G. Day Sherman Campbell H. A. Spinney Forrest Drake Capt Edgar Drake Harold Robbins Adeline Hinckley Friends Walter Cunningham Evelyn Bold Lawrence Perow Hyde Park Georgetown Nequasset Grammar School Galvin Reed Grandma Jolly Old DR. Langdon T. Snipe DR. Langdon Snipe Baker Henry Seegar Taylor Tommy Cre Russell Jaine Alien Cromwell Santa Guy Yeaton Santa Luella Cromwell Marilyn Leeman Lorraine Allen Bath Municipal Court Telephone Company Marion M., Allain Fred S. Curtis & CO Washington &T
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