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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1945

Page

5

Social and Club News Roundup From Bath

A Bath society page notes a group of 20 shared a chick dinner at Hotel Phoenix before attending a New Year ball hosted by the Junior Hospital League. The column lists numerous local guests, engagements, travels, hospital notes, and family visits over the holiday period.

Hotel Phoenix Junior Hospital League Granville M. Colby Bernard A. Knight Melvin W. Howe Richard Trott Paul G. Bagdikian Everett L. Pinkham Richard Hersom Homer Johnson I. A. Trueworthy Edward J. Jenks Charles Norton

Local Notes Include Visits Births and College Students

Mrs Elizabeth Jackson returns home from Christmas with her son Laton Jackson of Rockland accompanied by granddaughter Peggy. Alden Smith’s family in Westport announces the birth of Asa Plimpton Smith born Dec 16. Marilyn Cummings and Sylvia Petlock from Lesley College Cambridge Mass visit home for vacation. Mrs William Temple of Exeter NH returns after attending Wilber Cahill funeral. Willow Street hosts a family dinner with guests Harry Cook New York City Norman Adams family and H Everett Cook Jr Bath.

Elizabeth Jackson Shaw Street Laton Jackson Rockland Peggy Jackson Alden Smith Westport, Conn Asa Plimpton Smith Marilyn Cummings Raymond Cummings Maxwell Street Sylvia Petlock Louis Petlock Raymond Court Lesley College Cambridge Mass William Temple Exeter N. H Wilber G. Cahill Edward Cook Willow Street Harry Cook New York City Norman Adams Everett and Alden H. Everett Cook Jr Bath

Groton Residents Host and Return for Holidays

Mr and Mrs John Quinn of Groton Conn spent the weekend at their West street home and have returned to Groton. Mrs Clifford Small nee Madelyn Davis returns to Bath to reside and will work in the Clerk of Courts office. Mr and Mrs George W Larrabee of Phippsburg hosted a family dinner with Mer Larrabee’s parents as guests. The Garrabee family and others attended as well. In the afternoon the Christmas tree was enjoyed.

George W. Larrabee, Jr George W. Larrabee Phippsburg University of Maine Charles M. Cox John Quinn Groton, Conn West Street City Groton Clifford Small Madelyn Davis Bath Court House Father Brown George W. Larrabvee Phippburg Mer Larrabee Gouorbe BP Neil Smith Ari Edward J. Garrabee Edward J Barbara Ati Alicia Fate Ge Bats Harry J. Teasdale Milan Street Memphis Tenn Mr. Teasdale Naval Base Eileen Titcomb Alfred Reeks Parkstreet Bowc Guinham Harold Conley Janice Conley Morse High Mrs. Reeks

Family News From North M ir and Nearby Towns

Friends of Ernest B Heald of the North Mirror express relief that he has recovered from illness and returned to his barber shop. Eugene Wilson and daughter Shirley of Medford Mass visited over Christmas with Mrs Wilson's brother and Mr and Mrs William J Craft of Wallington Street. Mrs Charles Whiteside of Ardover Mass has returned home after a serious illness at the home of the late Wilber G Cahillisee. Leonard P Litchfield U S N Mrs Litchfield and daughterPamety of Providence RI visited over the weekend and Christmas with Lieut Litchfield's parents Mr and Mrs Harry E Litchfield of Bath Street.

Lorraine Tyler R. N Dummer Street Rumford Mrs William Tyler Ernest B Heald North Mir Tit Nixs Eusene Wilson Shirley Medford, Mass Charles Whiteside Ardover Mass Wilber G. Cahiilisee Leonard P. Litchfield U.S. N Litchfield Litttertarrenter Pamety Or

Miss Shirley Mank Visits Needham Friends

Miss Shirley Mank of Spring Street leaves Thursday afternoon for Needham Massachusetts to visit friends for the remainder of the week.

Shirley Mank Spring Street Needham Mass

Local residents share holiday travels and visits

Barbara Pitman Yeoman 2 returns to Washington DC after time with her mother Mrs Rein oehl. William Marshall ROTC trains at Yale and spent the holidays with his parents in Oliver. Joan Shaw leaves for Boston to visit her aunt Mrs Boudin. Elizabeth Williams resumes studies in New York after Christmas at Riverside Church. Harry Carney Jr. USN visits parents on Green Street. Houghton McLellan returns from Bath and Gardiner with his brother James. Marthon Doak Jr. US A stationed in Valdosta visits Norman Howard. Mrs Marjorie Christian RN of Waterville, holidaying with grandmother Mrs Legard, works at State Health Dept Waterville. Barbara Farnham vacationing with aunt Carmen Lafontaine. Constance Hitchcock earns honor roll at Norton school. Donald Cromwell P1C spends Christmas with his wife and daughter. Parker Moulton Wareham superintendent vacationing at West Georgetown farm with guests Homer Gibbs and Stearns Cushing. Gilbert Howard visits Allison Davis at East Brunswick home. Laura Eldridge librarian resumes duties in Concord after weekend with mother. Merton Sprague visits Allan Ramsay and violin class in Westfield New York.

West Bath Grange John H. Tourtillette Millar Bros John A. Gaudett American Legion Orrin Crosby Bath Iron Works War Labor Board Cosmo Club Wesley Church U.S.O Winter Street Hyde Windlass Co George R. Acheson Col. Acheson Army Air Force Lionesses Witch Spring Keegan Bath Lewiston Howell- Holmes Morse High School Jean Gowdey Washington Beacon Street Morse Cony High School Coffin T. C. Maney Elizabeth Deering Les Camarades Lowell Temple Red Cross Mill Pond Millay Bros. K C. Plana Grace Church U.S.S Swenson Bathman Chesley L. Hutchins Old Ladies’ Home Y.M.C.A K. of C Lion’s Club Republican Ward Thomas L. Morrison Westbrook Keegan- Andrews Hyde Windlass Office Force Central League Winter Street Church T. P. Fowler Washington, D.C Salvation Army Progressive Union Beacon Partes Church South End Hyman BIW Brunswick Usc Dunlap Commandery Lambert Park YMCA Harriet Johnson Dromore Grange Central Church Men’s Club A. Farley Mayo Jr Marshall- Reed Dee Woolwich Brunswick Air Base Camilla Edge Edward B. Lee, Jr Albert E. Desmond Robert Hale Frederick P. Moffatt Corliss Street Legion Auxiliary William S. Newell H. J. Kaiser United Seamen Forest Legard Cmdr Neilson USN Pilgrim Fellowship Armory Nurseslumni Association Women’s Field Army For Cancer Control Genesta O.E.S. Ward- Shaughnessy New York Sebago Lake Cardinal O'Connell Boston Abele Bathcourt Lieut Marshall Huse School National Labor Board Douglas-Smiley P.T.A Third District Secretary of Navy Frank Knox Old Ladies Home Association Myrtle Lodge

Angela Gadcomb Celebrates First Birthday at Home

A small party at 59 Drayton Road marked Angela Gadcomb’s first birthday with Christmas greens and multicolored crepe caps. Prizes went to Carol Ann Gowell and Janet Graves for performances. Many Bath residents and relatives visited, with updates on family travels and local ties.

Angela Gadcomb Janet Graves Patty Quinn Bobbie Bellgrade Carol Ann Gower Skipper Young Donna Young Louis Graves George Young Criscilla Pearsons Hardwick Harrison Hartman Craftsbury Angela

Mrs Halterman and family return from Kansas City visit

Mrs. Julia M. Halterman and her children Harry and Jane have come back to their home on Garden street after spending several weeks visiting Mrs. Katharine Halterman in Kansas City Missouri.

Julia M. Halterman Harry Jane Garden Street Katharine Halterman Kansas City

Bath Chronology 1944 Highlights From Times and Independent Files

A compact year chronology lists Bath events from January to March 1944. Entries cover war news, local accidents, fires, weddings, obituaries, civic meetings, Easter planning, school activities, and War Bond drives featuring organizations like the YMC A, D A R, Lions, K of C, and various city departments in Bath, Maine.

Bath Municipal Court Fines Total 92.30 in Court Session

Judge Gardiner R. Deering presided as seven men paid 5.00 fines and 4.70 costs for illegal parking. Irving E. Giles of Boothbay Harbor pleaded guilty to speeding in Woolwich and paid 10.00 plus 4.70 costs. Albert King of Cedar Grove pleaded guilty to operating without a license and paid 5.00 plus 4.70 costs.

Bath Municipal Court Gardiner R. Deering Irving E. Giles Boothbay Harbor Woolwich Frank Powers Albert King Cedar Grove

Buccaneers Had Their Own Code of Compensation

The article explains that Caribbean buccaneers used a strict articles system on each ship detailing spoils shares and "workman's compensation." It notes specific values for injuries such as six slaves and 600 pieces of eight for the loss of a sword arm, and other penalties for loss of limbs or fingers, with approximate modern equivalents.

Caribbean

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Dalton Haley Upper Washington Street Ray Haley Linwood Haynes Horace P. Herrick John Parker Huse Memorial School Joe Avery Paul D. Moore Betty Washington Street Portland George B. Wetherbee Braintree Mr. Wetherbee Charles P. Wetherbee High Street Roger Pinkham Fred Pinkham Mechanic Street Gould Academy Bethel Ralph Higgins, Jr Memorial Hospital East Brunswick Mrs. Higgins Melvin Purbish Topsham Charlotte Cargill Agnes Cargill Danvers Courtney Stover Irene R. M. Geiken WAC Augusta Charles Ross Adams, Jr Togus Geiken Davenport Dora Soucia Delores Willett Old Town Mrs. Osbourne Oliver Malden Mr. Oliver Capt Mrs. Leonard Oliver H. P. Hood Co Edward B. Cohen Annette Lebenho Framingham Beth Israel Synagogue Richard Steen Park Street Perley J. Russell Air Corps South Pacific Geneva Russell Center Street Vanceboro Cummings Motor Co Julia Adams Readfield Laura Harrington North Street Sarah Shaw Paul Bagdikian Oak Street Eastland Donna E. Gorman Bouve-Boston School of Physical Education National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis Richmond Gorman Ezra P. Gordman Elizabeth A. Howard Norman Howard Belfast Marthon Doak Jr Marthon Doak Waldo Avenue Charles A. Corliss Geraldine Churchey York Street D. J. Perry Pvt Harold D. Perry France Muriel Williams Waltham, Mass Wendell Williams Middle Street Dorothy Mexico Mrs. Small William Davis Granite Street Ruth Small Lyndon Institute Lyndon, Vt Alex MacDonald Portsmouth Louise K. Daley Exeter Inn Exter Frank L. Duley Mr. Cook Arthur Stewart West Somerville Mr. Stewart Gertrude Stewart Green Street Dorothy Martin Hartford Barbara L. Pitman Yeoman 2 Frank H. Reinoehl Washington, D. C William B. Marshall ROTC Yale University Waldo Marshall Oliver Street Joan Shaw Fred Boudin Elizabeth Williams Daniel Williams Riverside Church Harry B. Carney Jr U.S.N New London Conn Harry B. Carney Houghton McLellan Gardiner James McLellan Houghton McLellan, Sr Amory McLellan Marthon Doak, Jr U.S.A Valdosda Marjorie Christian Waterville George E. Legard State Health Department Barbara Farnham Egbert Farnham South Portland C Carmen Lafontaine Academy Street Pines Norton Constance Hitchcock Russell S. Hitchcock Gaia Donald L. Cromwell Lorraine Beverly Ann Nisigine Parker Moulton North End Wareham West Georgetown Homer Gibbs Stearns Cushing Gilbert Howard Allison Davis Hame Scott Davis Laura Eldridge Biary Concord Elmer Eldridge Dummerstreet Merton Sprague Allan Ramsay Westfield N. Y Howard Leavitt and Sons Howard and Rodney Floral Street Sumner Sewall David Nicholas Phoenix Ariz Alexandra Oak Grove East Barbara Kenney Bath Street Lowell Estelle Ziblatt Mrs. M. Ziblatt Harold Romano Elizabeth Small Germaine Bonney Farmington John McInnes Harold Titcomb U. S. Navy Sampson, N. Y U. S. Naval Training Station Norman Williamsburg Thomas Murphy Bronxville, N. Y Linden Street Justus H. Miller Majella Carolyn Nancy St. Petersburg Fla Juanita Ward Philip Ward Hyde Park Terrace Loring Addison Mrs. Addison Calais Clarence W. Morse Clare Coombs Monterey St. Louis Martha Torrey Georgiana McFadden R. Clinton McFadden Paul Olm Mmmorial Hospital Sewall W. Tudor Gardiner Legion of Merit Stewart H. Day Germany Central Church Ladies’ Aid Emma Walker Carlton Bridge Rogers Joseph Gillo Aline B. Cahill Raymond G. Putnam Philip W. Beaney Betty Jane Orvis Supreme Court Bennett-Minott Y.M.C.A. Advisory Council of U.S. O C.A.A Mildred C. Palmer St. Barnabas Guild John H. Tourtillotte Salvation Army Hall Hospital Association Clark Eaton People’s Church Burt S. Osgood Bath Red Cross Nightingale Club Horace Hildreth Lions Committee Genesta Chapter O.E.S Boucher - Furber Percy Miller Hartnett Bath Rifle Club Edwin Childs Coombs-Smith Legion C. E. Bousfield Our Island Town Charles A. Coombs Anne M. Stinson Arthur ¥Erris, Jr Bath Savings and Loan Association Daniel Craney Masonic Ingale Club Tyleston C. Oliver Donnell-Crosley George Baer Connard Army For Cancer Control Mohiba West Georgetown Ramona Council Bath Wac M. E. Carney Capitol Attorney Keegan Ralph W.bragg Garden Club Frank R. Pratt Vincent Cook Winchenbach Skelton Alex Henry Dubar Newell Arthur Sewall Donald E. Eastman Donald Marshall Gripsholm Walter Rogers D.A.R Washington's Beacon Street Church Lions Club Teachers Club Huse Annie D. Ingalls St. Farris Thomas F. Perkins Winter Street Aid Nequasset Auxiliary Country Club Fred E. Hooper Girl Scouts Lincoln B. Farrar South Sabine Philip A. Day Emma S. Green Lisbon Falls Long John J. Shepard Post India J. Sumner Bailey Bailey Evening High School Muriel Grace Oscar R. Marsh James H. Ames Bowdoinham Rebekah Lodge Florida Veterans of Foreign Wars Fort Devens Bowdoin College Pine Cone Republican Caucus Rotary Anns Republican City Committee Blue Cross Roy Fernald The Elks Camilla S. Edge E. Brooks Lee Maine Club Army Nurses Corps K. E. Horton USNR Lydia C. Moses Haley McDonald Firemen's Association West Bath Grangé DAR
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