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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1943

Page

5

Progressor's Daisy of M H sets high milk record

Mil lay Bros Millay Homestead Richmond Maine report Progressor's Daisy of M H a three year old registered Guernsey cow completes Creditable Advanced Register record 10622.4 pounds of milk 527 pounds butter fat also calves. Sire Argilla Progressor has seven tested daughters averaging 11372.6 pounds milk and 577.2 pounds fat. Records all at immature ages supervised by Maine Agricultural Experiment Station and archived by American Guernsey Cattle Club.

Guernsey Progressor's Daisy of M. H Millay Bros Millay Homestead Richmond Maine Progressor's Daisy Argilla Progressor Maine Agricultural Experiment Station American Guernsey Cattle Club South Front Street Augustus Small Wesley Webber Beulah Rebekah Lodge Ladies Aid of Enterprise Grange Clara Holbrook Front Street Enterprise Juvenile Grange Richmond Townsend Club Flora Denham S. S. Card Main Street Home Corner Club Earl Lewis Samuel Dorrance John Quarrington Armed Services Susan Borjesson Pfc Philip Densmore New River N. C Giles Skinner Mildred Marion Jacqueline Skinner Henry S. Densmore Maurice McKenna Astrid Borjesson Thomas Borjesson Roswell Edgecomb Janice Gray Otis C. Gray White Road Earl Cronk Lillian Haynes Elizabeth Haynes Bertha Curtis

Sagadahoc Grange Elects Officers for Bowdoin Center

Sagadahoc Grange of Bowdoin Center met Saturday evening and elected its coming year officers including Lester Bickford master Norman Curtis overseer Charlene Bickford lecturer Harry Cornish steward and other posts Installation is set for Jan 15 A Christmas tree and gift exchange followed the meeting.

Sagadahoc Grange Bowdoin Bowdoin Center Lester Bickford Norman Curtis Charlene Bickford Harry Cornish Raymond Newbegin Elizabeth Phinney Guy Williams Nathan Doughty George Merrill Alice Larrabee Ceres Daisy Bickford Pomona Wills Skelton Flora Geneva Newbegin

Progressive Grange Reports at Richmond Meeting

The Rich mond Progressive Grange held Friday evening with Master James Jones, a State Grange delegate, presenting an engaging report. Local children joined a Christmas party with recitations by Billy Knight Carrol Curtis Fayalene Tarr Helen Packard and others. a penny match was won by Emily Wallace.

Richmond James Jones Billy Knight Carrol Curtis Fayalene Tarr Helen Packard Alfred Tarr Gordon Curtis Emily Wallace

Christmas Program at Beacon Street Church

Beacon Street church hosted a Sunday evening Christmas program by the choir and church school. Valerie Nickerson played piano and organ preludes, with carols and readings led by Rev. Charles L. Kinney. The program included songs, recitations, a pageant, and a hospital offering for children in Boston.

Beacon Street Valerie Nickerson Herald Angels Charles L. Kinney Jesus Stand Among Kinney William J. Craft Carolyn St. Martin Patricia Robinson Sandra Leathers Jane Green Carolyn Loschner Sandra Torrey Jan Donnell Walter Hunt Linden Smith David Pye Gay Bonney William Perry Sylvia Googins Patty Gaudett Nancy Spear Allie Jewett Dian Spear June Mary Bernard Eye Jay Rogers Carol Little Town of Bethlehem Patricia Ann Thomas Richard Thompson Charles Libby Ellen Jones Anita Deering Ronald Leathers Denny Smith Lawrence Allen Fred Fox Young People’s Group Barbara Madden Patricia Smith Betty Moore Norma Nickerson Deaconess Hospital Boston Arthur M. Packard J. Franklin Howe Marilyn Hart Leland Plummer Marion Bowie

Card of Thanks for Sympathy and Cheer

We thank friends for expressions of sympathy after our bereavement and for messages of cheer during Mr. Stevens long hospital stay. Mrs Joseph G Stevens Mrs Paul A Thompson Miss Marion L Stevens.

Stevens Joseph G. Stevens Paul A. Thompson Marion L. Stevens

Christmas concert at First Baptist church and town notices

A Christmas concert by the Georgetown First Baptist church choir and Sunday school is planned for Friday at 8 p.m. in town, followed by a children's Christmas tree. Schools close Friday for two weeks. primaries and grammar programs were held with trees and attention from parents and friends.

First Baptist Church Joseph G. Stevens Five Islands Stevens Gibbons Coal Co Bath John Olsen Walter Powers Lewiston Ray Dunkling Bath Iron Works Emery Basford Guy Forbish Phillips Academy MacMahan Ralph Jewett Westport Robinhood Arrowsic Harry Heald John Jordan Mary Stevens Carroll Powers Roy Newman Andover N. H Proctor Academy Roy J. Campbell Salem College N. C Miss Sayde Boston Bert Witham

Crosman Receives Silver Star for New Georgia Island Action

Staff Sgt Edwin L Crosman of Lisbon Falls is awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action as a corporal on New Georgia Island in the South Pacific on July 27.

Edwin L. Crosman Lisbon Falls South Pacific New Georgia Island

Maine Cold Spell Eases After Record Low Thaws

The nearly week long cold spell that saw official temperatures as low as 27 below zero in Maine broke on Friday. The cold snap prompted officials to warn residents to take precautions as temperatures rose and winds subsided.

Maine

Christmas Party Co-Chairman Named for Augusta Event

Miss Mabel R. Redlon of this city served as co chairwoman of the annual Christmas party held last week in Augusta by the Central Maine Power Company Girls club.

Mabel R. Redlon Augusta Central Maine Power Company Girls’ I Club

Congress Shirt Factory Christmas Party in Bath Observed

The Congress Shirt Factory marked 41 years in Bath with a Christmas party at Hotel Sedgwick. Attendees included Julius Grossman of Boston and Maine's Mrs Sumner Sewall with a decorated dining room, a five course chicken dinner, carols, a post orchestra, speeches by Mayor Walter Rogers and forelady Mrs Sarah Dinsmore, and compliments of the firm amid festive gifts and a tree ceremony.

Congress Shirt Factory Bath Hotel Sedgwick Julius Grosman Boston Maine Sumner Sewall Timothy C. Maney John O'Connor Arthur Price Walter Rogers Arthur Nelson Nelson Julius Grossman Walter Hamilton Grace Waterman Milton Grossman Michael Cohen Claude Berry Portland Annie Conley Alice Lewis Evelyn Conley Florence Lydon Marion Stevens Mabel Young Avis Bradford Congress Shirt Alice Larson Ethel Lowry Alice Grimard Carolyn Oliver Carolyn Presley Anna Caree Mary Young Harriet Archer Mary Snow Marguerite Rines Lieut. Williams Set Bennett Sgt. Legato Ptfe. Buffo Pres. Grossman Dinsmore Mr. Hamilton Miss Waterman

The Best Defense Is an Offense Back the Attack

A vintage defense minded slogan appears as a rallying call urging aggressive action and proactive measures in defense oriented campaigns. The wording emphasizes offense as the primary strategy.

Five Islands Mourns Joseph G. Stevens Death

Joseph G. Stevens, respected Five Islands resident, died Monday night after seven months as a Portland hospital patient. Survived by wife Flavilla two daughters and four grandchildren, funeral held at the Five Islands church with burial in the family lot. Many local notices follow including club meetings and holiday events.

Joseph G. Stevens Portland Flavilla Paul Thompson Marion Stevens Isabel Carrie Stevens Charles Knight Waterbury Lermond Davis Orville Rowe Five Islands Jean Hackett Pfc Richard Sanford U.S.A J. A. Beyea George Gray Edward Clarey Everett Cromwell Hiram Stevens Victor Pinkham Yarmouth Academy Mary Louise Dorothy Thompson Pvt Stanley Lewis Camp Edwards Mass L. H. Rowe Bath O. F. Rowe Philip Campbell, Jr Fairfield Campbell Lloyd Pinkham Franklin Allen Mary Louise Pinkham Woodrow Grey Arthur Cochrane Mo.m.m.1-C U.S.C.G Maurice Pinkham Cora Hanna Bath Iron Works James Thorne North Anson Stevens Azuba Holland J. G. Stevens Edward C. Clarey Robinhood Clyde Caton Lincoln Campbell Lambert Park Beulah Miller Judson Senecal Woolwich Fred P. Carr

Obituary for Charles L. Jones of Bath and Wiscasset

Charles Lewis Jones 39 died at his mother’s home on Cobb Road after a year of illness. Born January 12 1904 in Wiscasset he was the son of Horace and Alice Jones. He lived in Bath 13 years served in the U S Army eight months and worked at Bath Iron Works. Survived by mother Clinton Jones Alice Colby and Frances Carras. Funeral Thursday at Curtis Funeral Home burial in Wiscasset cemetery.

Charles Lewis Jones Alice L. Jones Cobb Road Wiscasset Horace Alice (Seavey) Jones Weston Mass Bath Jones U.S. Army Bath Iron Works Hardings Clinton Jones Alice Colby Westport Frances Carras Bowdoinham Curtis Funeral Home Washington Street

Funeral service for Mrs. Harry Lemont set in Brunswick

Funeral mass for Mrs. Harry Lemont will be held Thursday at 8:30 A.M. from St. Charles Catholic church in Brunswick. She was born in Canada and moved to Bath early, later relocating to Brunswick. Survived by husband, son Joseph L. O'Brien in the U. S. Navy Reserve, daughter Mary C. O'Brien, two sisters Mrs. A. G. Ringberg and Mrs. Thomas Foley, two brothers Joseph McNeill and Augustus McNeill. Friends may call at 172 Maine Street, Brunswick.

Harry Lemont St. Charles Catholic Church Brunswick Lemont Canada Bath Joseph L. O’brien Mary C. O’brien

Funeral Held for Capt William F Totman at Curtis Funeral Home

Funeral services for Capt. William F. Totman were conducted Saturday afternoon at two o'clock from Curtis Funeral Home with Rev. Chester B. Oliver of Wesley Methodist Church officiating. Beaters listed were Charles E Totman Thomas Totman Owen Richardson and Robert P Manson. Burial followed in the family plot at Oak Grove Cemetery.

William F. Totman Curtis Funeral Home Washington Street Chester B. Oliver Wesley Methodist Church Charles E. Totman Thomas Totman Owen Richardson Robert P. Manson Oak Grove

Parker Head Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Parker Head residents share holiday visits and travel updates. Mrs. Charles Blaisdell hosts this week’s meeting while James Hutchins remains in Osteopathic Hospital Bath. Several relatives gather in Bath and Brunswick as USN Leston Harrington Jr. enjoys a furlough.

Wyman Charles Blaisdell Alston E. Oliver Wollaston Mass James Hutchins Osteopathic Hospital Bath Lewis Lowell Bob Moore Pete Libby Phippsburg Center

Youll Never Miss the Dollars or Cents You Contribute

A brief note asserts that small regular contributions to the U. S. savings system are not missed by donors and emphasizes the ease of giving. It promotes steady support without impacting daily finances.

U. Ss. O

Ontario mill executive Henry Ziemann dies at Niagara Falls home

Henry Charles Ziemann a former superintendent for several Ontario firms and the Great Northern Paper Co of Millinocket died at his Niagara Falls home on Saturday night.

Henry Charles Ziemann Ontario Great Northern Paper Co Niagara Falls

Captain W F Totman of Winnegance Dies in Portsmouth

Capt W F Totman a Winnegance resident and coal towboat captain died Wednesday at a Portsmouth NH hospital after a brief illness. Born Small Point he was a 32nd degree Mason and unmarried. Survived by sister Mrs Nellie Cook of Boston and brothers Charles E Berwick Arthur L Winnegance Henry F Grantwood NJ. Funeral held Saturday at Wesley Methodist with Rev Chester B Oliver officiating. Burial in Oak Grove family lot.

of Winnegance Portsmouth N. H Ben Small Point Elisha and Helen Wallace) Totman Capt Totman Winneyance New York Boston Towboat Co Portland Harbor Nellie Cook Boston Charles E Berwick Arthur L Winneganee Henry F Grantwood N. J

Daniel Oakes Blaisdell dies after year of ill health

Daniel Oakes Blaisdell 70 of Bath died at his home on Wednesday after a year of declining health. Born February 20, 1873 in Bath, he worked as a block maker, including 20 years at the Portsmouth Navy Yard before retirement. Survived by wife Harri et Small Blaisdell, son Carl B. Blaisdell, brother Augustus A. Blaisdell, and several nieces and nephews. Burial in Oak Grove follows funeral at Sun ington street with Rev. David L. Wilson officiating.

Daniel Oakes Blaisdell Goddard Street Bath Orrin and Adeline (Bates) Blaisdell Blaisdell Portsmouth Navy Yard Harriet Small) Blaisdell Carl B. Blaisdell Groton

Mrs Altha N White dies at West Bath home

Mrs. Altha N. White died Sunday evening at her Foster Point road home in West Bath. Born March 25, 1863 in Dixfield, she was the widow of Thomas S. White. Survived by son Albert W. White of Warren, grandsons Albert J. White and Marshal White, David White, Thomas White, Frank White, granddaughter Dorothy Aiello, and four great grandchildren. Funeral services were Wednesday at two from Mayo Street with Rev Frederick Moffatt officiating.

Altha N. White Foster Point Road West Bath White Dixfield Jerome Emma Jones) Marsh Thomas S. White Frank R. White U.S. A Dorothy Aiello Washington, D. C Mayo Street Frederick Moffatt Corliss Street Baptist Church

Mrs Caroline Cunningham Adams Dies In Hallowell At 86

Death reported in Hallowell Sunday of Mrs Caroline Cunningham Adams age 86 born in Phippsburg to Palmer Wallace and Nese Morrison Wallace. Survived by sister Mrs Abbie Reynolds of South Gardiner and several nephews and nieces. Funeral held Wednesday on Washington Street with burial in Phippsburg.

Hallowell Caroline Cunningham Adams Adams Phippsburg Palmer Wallace Nese Morrison Wallace Abbie Reynolds South Gardiner Curtis Funeral Home Washington Street

Blaisdell Funeral Held With Masons In Attendance

Funeral services for Daniel O. Blaisdell were conducted on Sunday with Rev. David L. Wilson officiating. Bearers from Solar Lodge of Masons included Charles Bartlett, Herbert Morse, Charles Stackpole, and Raymond E. Fogg. Burial followed in the Maple family lot.

Daniel O. Blaisdell Curtis Funeral Home Washington Street David L. Wilson Central Congregational Church Charles Bartlett Herbert Morse Charles Stackpole Raymond E. Fogg Solar Lodge of Masons Mr. Blaisdell Maple Grove

George H. McElman Dies at 65 in Bath Community

George H McElman retired officer and shipyard worker died after a long illness at his home 60 Bedford street aged 65 years seven months Born in Summerville P E I L he worked at Bath Iron Works and Portsmouth Navy Yard later served as night captain in Bath Police He is survived by his widow three sons a daughter six brothers two sisters and grandchildren Funeral set for Monday at St Mary's Church with viewing at Arthur F Mayo funeral residence

George H. McElman Bedford Street Summerville Charles E Sarah Carver McElman McElman Modern Woodmen Mary A Walter J Harold W This City Richard E. McElman Woolwich T. Edward McCormick Walter Bath Oliver Thomas William McElman Boston Waltham Wilfred F Moncton N. B Gerald LeBlanc Edna McElman Edward Burnham St. Mary's Church Arthur F. Mayo

Mrs. Josephine M. Tardif Dies at 71 in Bridgeport

Mrs. Josephine M. Tardif wife of Philias M. Tardif died Saturday forenoon at her home 1 Nichols Street. Born in St Henri Canada she was 71. Survived by husband two sons Rosario J. and Philip Tardif three sisters half-brother 16 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. She belonged to Blessed Virgin Mary Society Daughters of Isabella St Mary’s church and Royal Neighbors. Funeral 10 Tuesday morning at St Mary’s church.

Josephine M. Tardif Philias M. Tardif Nichols Street Tardif St. Henri Canada Antony Susan Menard Roy Rosario J Philip Tardif This City John Allen Joseph L. Tardif Arthur J. Lake Portland Arthur Chabot Bridgeport Conn Blessed Virgin Mary Society Daughters of Isabella St. Mary's Church Royal Neighbors

Mrs Harry W Lemont dies in Brunswick residence

Mrs Harry W Lemont died early Monday at her home at Everett and Maine streets in Brunswick. Born November 27 1887 in Prince Edward Island she was the daughter of Martin and Sarah McNeil. Survivors include her husband Joseph O Brien Brunswick a son in the US Navy at Gulfport Mississippi and a daughter Mary O Brien at Bath assisting in the naval office of Bath Iron Works.

Philip Dinsmore New River N. C Henry S. Dinsmore Giles Skinner Pvt. Dinsmore Marine Corps Jacksonville Fla Cherry Point New River Hospital Stacy Trask Navy Sampson N. Y Carl Roberts England Cpl William Meserve Camp Patrick Fort Devens Muriel Polley Portland Lois Webber University of Maine Ira Durgan Mary O'Brien Brunswick Naval Office of the Bath Iron Works R. S. Hitchcock Maine E. H. Whitehurst

Mrs. Jo sephine M. Tardiff Funeral Rites Held

Funeral services for Mrs. Jo sephine M. Tardiff widow of Philips M. Tardiff were held Tuesday morning at eight from St. Marys church. Survivors include two sons Rosario J. Tardif and Philip Tardif of the city, three daughters Mrs John Allen Mrs Joseph C. Tardif of this city and Mrs J Arthur Luke of Portland, a half brother Arthur Chabot of Bridgeport Conn, six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

Josephine M. Tardiff Philips M. Tardiff Nichols Street St. Mary’s Church Mary Josephine Tardif Rosario J. Tardif Philip Tardif City John Allen Joseph C. Tardif Bridgeport Conn

Funeral for George McElman at St Marys Church

Funeral services for George McElman were held at St Marys Catholic church at 8 o clock with Rev Fr John Cummings presiding. Bearers named McElman relatives and William LeClair assisted. burial planned in Calvary cemetery in the spring.

George McElman St. Mary’s Catholic Church John Cummings Walter J. McElman Thomas McElman William McElman Edward McElman Oliver McElman William LeClair Calvary Cemetery

Seven Lambert Park Houses Occupied as Fast as Ready

Seven more of the new Lambert Park houses were occupied Sunday. All homes in the development are taken as quickly as they are completed.

Lambert Park

No Dances Friday or Saturday at U S O Hall

The notice states that there will be no dances on Friday or Saturday at the U S O hall. It indicates a temporary halt in social events at the venue.

U. S. O. Hall

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ricamond Gardiner General Hospital Laura Stilphens Florida Robert Wing Miami Paul Cocoanut Grove Floyd White Camp Ord Harry White B. R. Temple Richmond Corner Lester Addison Central Maine General Hospital Laurence Bond Vermont Academy Foxcroft Academy Marion Purinton Farmington Normal School Solon Purinton Sagadahoc Progressive Grange Georgetown Aubrey Fullerton G. E. Jordan Alex Cunningham Fullerton Jordan Wendell Heald Ernest Heal Alvah Reynolds Everett Stevens Allan C. Brown Carleton Dana Craney Brown William Blaisdell James Stuart Pennsgrove Emma Billings Dorothy Stuart Belle Heald Millard Smith Carmel Newport-Bangor East Newport Maine General Hospital Bangor Lawrence Larway Etna Melvin Ellsmore Sedgwick Congress Shirt Co Happy Family Jean Thompson Charles L. Jones Parker Frank Burnell Olive Deejay Leston Harrington Beverly Moore Leston Harrington, Jr USN Parker Head Bert Nisbet Arthur Farris Pfe. Barkalow Stella Packard Norridgewock Frances Robie New Hampshire William Hallett, Jr Legarde Mr. Hallet Joseph Haskell Clarence Oliver A A W. F. Totman Marriner Winnegance Daniel Foster's Point Road Caroline C. Adams D. O. Blaisdell Funeral George H. M’elman Philias Tardif Harry W. Lemont Mrs. Tardif George M'Elman Fred S. Curtis & CO Thomas R. Huston Ambulance Service Washington
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