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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1945

Page

4

Lincoln County Junior Red Cross year report and notices

In Lincoln County schools the American Junior Red Cross grew active with 30 member schools and 1486 pupils enrolled. Boothbay region volunteers sent gift boxes and articles to foreign schools and hospitals, while a wide range of handmade items supported Army and Veterans hospitals. Local officers were elected at the annual meeting, and ongoing community efforts were praised.

Army Veterans Dordéthy S. Hilton Junior Red Cross Lincoln County Red Cross Winona Leavitt Wiscasset Congregational Church Vincent C. Reed Samuel J. Sewall John C. Fisher Roy ‘Marston Mary Hobson Raymon Sherman Prudential Committee Alice Taylor Carolyn Varney Merle F. Day Lincoln County Sheriff's Department Boothbay Boothbay Harbor West Boothbay Harbor Squirrel Express Kennebec County Huntoon Hill Huntoon Hill Grange Harry Haggett L. B. Haggett Bathroad Nice France Haggett Robert Baird USMM Frank Baird North Edgecomb England Belgium Maine

Destroyer Glennon to Launch Saturday from Bath Iron Works

A destroyer named for the late Rear Admiral James H. Glennon will be launched from Bath Iron Works on Saturday. The 2,200 ton ship will be christened by Glennon’s granddaughter Frances Reading Glennon of Forest Hills New York. Glennon received the Navy Cross for service as division commander of the Atlantic Fleet in 1917-18 and held multiple naval posts. He died May 30 1940. The new vessel is the second to bear the Glennon name following the 1942 first ship reported lost in Europe’s liberation operations.

Jay Point North Carolina Rines West Coast Pacific Area Pfc John Grover Bradford Street Franklyn Hammond Gardener Camp Edwards General Hospital Italy Norman Lundy Vera Saco Hazel Lundy Montclair Robert H. Heigham Summer Street Herbert Reed Berwick Davis Cabins Davis Island Clinton R. Bailey Federal Street Wilbur F. Merrill Freeman D. Southard Hooper Street Ethel Donnell Portland de Forest Main Street Robert F. Fulton Millinocket Ralph Downs Florence Peters Gardiner Walter H. Averill Upper Horace Wade Day's Ferry James McCarty Eugene McCarty Lois Joseph McCarty Elaine Auburn McCarty Antoinette Plumstead Ernest G. Spinney First Congregational Church Fort Myers Fla Spinney New Hartford Germany Donald Giles Margaret New York City Arthur Hobbs B. K.'Hobbs Damariscotta Arthur Durgin Marilyn Petrie D. M. Petrie Fuller Harvey Pease Frank Elbrader Cheyenne Wyo Elbrader Lara Coffin Carleton Faye Josephine Tucker Albert Myer John Myer San Antonio Texas Henry C. Demmons Porthand James Henry Glennon USN Squadron One Bath Iron Works Glennon Frances Reading Glennon Union Forest Hills Long Island N. Y French Gulch Calif Navy Cross Atlantic Nautical School Manila Newport, R. I., Navy Yard Board On Naval Ordnance Joint Army- Navy Board Panama Washington Navy Yard Naval Gun Factory Russia 13Th Naval District Seattle Third Naval District New York Washington Naval Service Camden N. J Europe

Septic Tank Size Advice For Farm Water Systems

Size is the key question for farm home water and sewage. A too-small tank fails in 2 to 5 years, so a 3 by 6 by 9 foot tank is recommended with 27 bags cement, sand and gravel mix, reinforcing rods, and lumber for baffles.

Cleaning Cracks With a Simple Clothespin Tool

A daily reader shares a quick home fix using a split clothespin whittled to a sharp tapered end. The pointed tool cleans cracks without marring wood and floats in a bucket of water for easy use.

West Bath church hosts growing evening congregation and community events

A West Bath church service is followed by growing evening congregations as baskets enhance flower settings. Naval Station Bath service men and their ladies, over 200, enjoyed a clambake at Rock Hill Inn with games and singing. A chance reunion linked Lowell Quinell and Stanley Rose, both naval personnel, after serving in Brazil. Various service members and families are visiting, moving, or returning to Maine communities, including Bath Iron Works staff, West Bath families, and relatives from Portland and Bangor.

West Bath Naval Receiving Station Bath Rock Hill Inn Lowell Quinell Brunswick Naval Air Station Stanley Rose Rosedale Mody J. B. Cooke Ralph Baker USMM Mildred Bowie Joseph Belanger Jean Stephen Napoleon St. Pierre Conrad Carmen Claudia Brunswick Belanger Laura Doten Robert Portland Leon Belanger Jr Lors Atwood Knippsburg Beverly Pendleton Hayden Rogers Nancy Mary Skowhegan Llewelyn Rogers Louise Cote George Hall Bangor Nell Whitmer Jackie Tommy Fred Rose Frank L. Donnell Whitman Mass E. C. Donnell Charles Treat Charlie Orano Diana Jean Clement Yates Danvers F. W. Larrabee Stephen Burnham Irving Burnham Raymond Crocker Bath Iron Works Melford Perham Janice George Baker Buoston George Eugene Pendleton Pendleton Shirley Lucy Ann Haggett Charles Haggett Edwin Haggett Frank Carter Livermore Falls Boston Durward Bowie Richard Renshaw Edward Footer Mary Jane James Lemont Burton Wing USN Lilter Pendleton

Pastime Horse Show Set for August at West Bath Home

The annual Pastime Horse Show is scheduled for August 11 at the West Bath summer home of Judge and Mrs. Arthur J. Dunton. The event is described as colorful and interesting.

West Bath Arthur J. Dunton

West Bath Grange Displays World War Souvenirs

West Bath grange met Monday with a patriotic program featuring souvenirs from Egypt the Pacific islands Belgium and Europe. A Miss Liberty tableau a poem by Mrs Ethel McDonald and a discussion on preserving American liberty followed. The meeting closed with God Bless America and next week’s program led by Mrs Coombs Young and Simpson. The Past Masters and Lecturers Council plan a July 19 supper at 6 30 with Dirigo grange.

West Bath Grange Egypt Pacific Islands Belgium Europe America Liberty Vivian White Ella Coombs Elizabeth Young Herbert Simpson Dirigo Grange

Hyde Park Terrace Week In Review

Miss Maxine Fish of Lark street returns from Camden where she was guest of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Fish. Families on Lark street recount vacations with friends in Rockland Brighton and Danforth. Camp Hines highlights include Dennie Smith birthday cake athletic contests and over 1500 pounds of potatoes consumed by campers.

Maxine Fish Lark Street Camden Roger Fish Leonard Fish Arnold William Davis Rockland Ruth Mahoney Brighton Mass C. E. Field Porter Wilder Irish Martha Jang Marie Smart Danforth Mrs. Irish Martha Marie Mrs. Russell Whitefield H. E. Dewey Pvt John O. Butler Woolwich Lina Butler Dewey Walter James Drummond Street Ireland Bobby Allen F. Thayer John Camp Blanding Fla Fort Meade Maryland Walter M. Butler Germany Barbara Jean Ireland R. P. Ireland A. B. Porter Searsport Edmund St. Pierre Drayton Road C. R. Tipsword Tippie Yarmouth Bernard Knight Janice Beverly Harmon Smith Patty Hugh S. McNeil Belgrade Lake

Hemming a Dress Without a Marker Guide

A sewing tip describes straightening a dress hem by using the edge as a guide, pinning around the hips, measuring from pins to floor, calculating the desired length, pressing, trimming an even hem allowance, turning the edge under, machine stitching the fold, and discreetly hand stitching the edge.

Tomato Plant Guide for Fresh and Canning Supply

A guideline notes that twelve to sixteen tomato plants per person are needed to furnish fresh tomatoes and some extra for canning. It emphasizes sufficient planting to ensure ongoing yield for household use and preservation.

Battleship Fire Control Cost Tops Million

Fire control equipment for a battleship is valued at more than 1 million dollars, highlighting the expense of naval fire control systems.

Woolwich First Baptist Church notices and community updates

Morning service at 10 o'clock features a sermon by Mrs. J. M. Gowdey titled A Prince Without a Kingdom. Vacation Bible School program at 7:30 includes songs, budget presentation, and crafts display. Community members attend, travel, or visit relatives across Woolwich Day's Ferry and nearby towns.

First Baptist Church Woolwich J. M. Gowdey Church School Vacation Bible School Jesus Mandalay Pemaquid Partridge Cemetery Association Alice Galvin North Woolwich Duncan McIntosh Franklin R. Bailey Marie Savage Dinsmore Leach Albert Temple Albert Hathorn Axford Buck New York City Fred Soule Moatsweag Charlotte Chase North Conway N. H S. P. Buck Bill Tibbetts Harold Roberts Dana Mills Road Bath Osteopathic Hospital Melvin Soule New York Judson Soule Soule Armed Guard Center Brooklyn George Ames, Jr USAAF Italy 15Th Air Force ETO Horace Wade Boston Eben Dana Warren Dana Whiteson Groton Bath Iron Works Neuita McMann Montreal Quebec Canada Horace E. Wade Bessie Dumont Lucille Nashua Frank E. Burnham Warren Popham Beach George Ames, Sr Phil Soule Ames Lucille Dumont Frank Burnham Western Union Newburyport Mass Augusta Erville Mank Day's Ferry Marcia Stinson Montsweag Emma Copeland George Ames Roberta Florence Crocker Springer Philadelphia

Moldy corn shows reduced pig gains in Iowa tests

Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station tests fed pigs with corn 80 percent molded by diplodia and 12 percent by Gibberella plus buttermilk and lucerne hay. After six weeks the pigs were healthy with no toxin effects. average gain was 36 pounds vs 55 pounds for pigs fed healthy corn, indicating lower feeding value but no other harm from the mold.

Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station

Treasure bog description and community notes from Mt Vernon

A Bay Point letter from M Fred Strout of Hallowell describes Treasure bog at Mt. Vernon with vivid colors of orchids and moss. The letter mentions an eclipse viewed by neighbors, summer visitors arriving, and repairs to local cottages after 1944 hurricane damage. Local residents and cottages are noted along with the post office move to Aunty Gift Shop and a sign by Taylor.

M Fred Strout Hallowell Five Islands Mt. Vernon Dave Noyes Holt Ian Motherway Albert Coombs Edward Butterfield Capt Harold Boston George Gates Forrest Drake Fred Taylor Dickie Auburn Taylor

Native Strawberries Shrinking Amid Heavy Rain

Native strawberries are disappearing from the mat due to unfavorable growing season and heavy rain. Green peas are fairly plentiful, but growers report aphid or pea louse trouble more abundant than usual for this time of year.

Bath Cleansers and Dyers Expand Services

Cleaning firm announces a three service package and delivery of work in E West Bath Damariscotta and nearby bays. Dust wicker porch furniture with a paint brush to reach corners.

Bath Cleansers E West Bath Damariscotta Bc Bay Points In

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