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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1945

Page

4

Salvation Army Appeal in Wiscasset District

The Annual Maintenance Appeal led by Frances Sortwell as chairman and Wesley Day as treasurer sets a 650 dollar quota in Wiscasset and district. A local committee list includes Rev. George G. Chiera and others. The report notes wartime Salvation Army service and mentions deaths of Hartley Smith and Mrs Alfred Lennox, with community events, meetings, and personal items from town residents.

Salvation Army Wiscasset Frances A. Sortwell Wesley C. Day George G. Chiera D. F. S. Day M. D C. J. DiPerri D. O Sidney C. Evans Roy R. Marston Red Shield USO Salvationists

Personal notes from Bath area residents and visitors

The notes list Mr. and Mrs. J. Maurice Haynes returning from their Summer estate in Southport, Dr. and Mrs. Andrew Guthrie visiting Henry Biggins in Chestnut street, and Miss Ethel D. Barter attending her brother Luther Barter's funeral in Boothbay Harbor. Other items include Mrs. Walter Austin visiting Middle street, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Watrous of New Orleans at Sedgwick, and Mr. and Mrs. Philip O Hara at Sebasco Estates. Next week O Hara starts work in the pari mutuel department at the Maine Harness Races. Mrs. Thomas S. Gibbons hosted President Newell of Bath Iron Works, who heads to the West Indies and other locations with United Seaman's Service.

J. Maurice Haynes Academy Street Southport Andrew Guthrie Medford Mass Henry Biggins Chestnut Street Ethel D. Barter Boothbay Harbor Luther Barter Walter Austin Portland Lucius M. Lemont Middle Street Maine Thomas S. Gibbons Washington Street Newell Bath Iron Works West Indies Canal Zone South America United Seaman's Service New York Miami Mary F. Gibbons

West Bath Family Shares Birthday and Social News

A West Bath social column notes Mrs. Erwin Whorff's surprise birthday party with gifts and cake. It lists local guests, club gatherings at Rock Hill Inn, and varied personal items from area families including military, employment, and travel updates across Bath and nearby towns.

Augusta Families Visit and Bangor Trip Noted

Mrs Leon Felker and her son of Augusta called on Tuesday at Mr and Mrs Joseph Larrabee. Mr and Mrs Edward Larrabee and son of Portland recently visited his sister Mrs William Bailey and family. Mr and Mrs J B Cooke are spending two weeks in Bangor, with Mrs Cooke planning to visit her parents in New Brunswick at the end of their stay.

Erwin Whorff Ernest Boulard Eugene Reno Albert Reno Demorise Philip Reno Evangeliste Vachon Betty Holland Donna McMahan Rose Bonna Julia Marsh B.I.W Rock Hill Inn Robert Boudreau Marshall Boudreau Howard Bubier Everett Waterman Elmer Williams Charles H. White U.S. A Peter Brissette Dorchester Mass Albert White Rose Robichaud Margaret Gorgone Staten Island N. Y Joseph Robichaud Henry Boudreau Francis Burgess Richard Renshaw Harding James Cook Massachusetts Peabody Cook Charlotte Cargill Courtney Stover William Ketchum Lee Ketchum Madison Theresa Burgess Stanley Wallace Perkins Medcalf Pecci Michaud Bath James Watt Bayonne N. J Frederick Boudreau Carl Crane Lena Larrabee Ellen Oliver Phippsburg Boudreau Boudreaus Clayton Armstrong Day’s Ferry J. Roy Larrabee Revere E. R. Brown F. W. Larrabee Oscar Adams Coombs King’s Point Joseph Getchell Robinson Cook's Corner Normand Perkins Dunning Street Brunswick John Eade Edward Morse Bates Cottage Harvey Dobbins Nell Whitmer James Jenkins Charles Haggett Sabine Leon F. Bates Beachmont Charles Bates Donald Henderson William Bailey Hyde Windlass Co Leon Felker Augusta Joseph Larrabee Edward Larrabee Portland J. B. Cooke Bangor Cooke New Brunswick

West Bath Grange Meeting Highlights and Music

West Bath Grange met Monday evening with direction by Mrs. Ella Coombs Mrs. Elizabeth Young and Herbert Simpson. Performances included piano and vocal solos by Mrs. Reginald Farnham and Mrs. Esther Andrews plus reading by Mrs. Mildred Weeks and a solo Oh Time Take Me Back by Mrs. Julia Field. A penny match contest went to Mrs. Hope Ward and a short skit featured Marie White Frances Young. Next meeting planned by Reginald Farnham Doris White and Mary Ellicott.

West Bath Grange Ella Coombs Elizabeth Young Herbert Simpson Reginald Farnham Esther Andrews Uncle Sam Norman Howard Muet Farnham Andrews Reading Mildred Weeks Julia Field Mrs. Andrews Hope Ward Marie White Frances Young Doris White Mary Ellicott

Will Miss Hyde Park in a Curious Hyde Park Scene

A vivid scene unfolds in Hyde Park with shouting crowds and religious talk. An elderly man dressed in red white and blue entertains with flags and stories as others wander, some courting, some arguing democracy. The piece notes G. L. will miss Hyde Park.

G. L Hyde Park

Boston Mutual Life Insurance shows steady gain

Boston Mutual Life Insurance Company reports continued progress in 1944 and early 1945. Assets, premiums, and net income reach all time highs with total insurance in force at 134,047,520 as of May 3 1945 and 371,219 policyholders.

Boston Mutual Life Insurance Company Jay R. Benton United States Benton

West Point summer visit and Boston trip noted

Dr and Mrs Paul Gregware spent several days with Mr and Mrs Miller at their West Point summer home. Cpl Edward B Parker visiting his mother at 918 Washington Street passed Monday in Boston with friends. Mrs Falls visits for a week at the home of her daughter Mrs Ivan Richards on Washington Street. Mrs John Cassidy on Washington Street returns home after a week with her parents Mr and Mrs Frank Parent of Brewer.

Arthur Hatch, Jr Army Air Force Germany Ruth Hill Portland George Clark Kennebunk Beach Miss Hill F. B. Engert Ledges Inn Main Street Ralph Sherman Richman Raymond B. Sherman Sherman Federal Street Stanley Clifford Melrose Mass Clifford Nellie B. Clifford North Edgecomb Amory Curtis John Clover Cottage Roy L. Dow Alna Road Janet Murphy Beverly Butler Bridgeport Brooklyn N. Y Mr. Greenleaf Edith Greenleaf Adams’ Inn John Dow Eli Butler Lincoln Block William Harry Coffin John B. Downey Herold Pleasant Pond Lee Street Vernon Lewis New Jersey Gerald C. Sherman Vincent C. Reed Bath Road Verne Safford Dead River Paul Henderson Henderson Henry Dyer Boston Luther Hall Dorothy Fischer Robert E. Burns Wakefield Florence Huff Davis Camps John Myer San Antonio Texas Oyster Bay Paul Gregware Miller West Point Cpl Edward B. Parker E. B. Parker Washington Street More Falls Ivan Richards John Cassidy Frank Parent Brewer

Woolwich First Baptist services and local notices

Woolwich Center morning service at 10 with Mrs. J M Gowdey speaking A Prince Without a Kingdom Evening service at 7 30 on Peters Escape Acts 12 Woolwich Wiscasset Montsweag 11 30 with Gowdey same title Day’s Ferry community groups attend wedding of Private Richard Brown and Yvonne Nickerson Various local meetings picnics and travels include Scout camp plans dances at Tuessie hall discontinued and neighbors’ visits plus military notes and ice supply line delays at Mill Pond with Boy Scouts nearby

First Baptist Church Woolwich Center J. M. Gowdey Peter Woolwich-Wiscasset Montsweag Day’s Ferry Everett Samuel Hathorne Jordan Wright Clarence Allen Holbrook Mass Audrey Thompson Portsmouth N. H Arlene Grover Clayton Stinson Linda Carlton Delmar Albert Temple William Ritchie New Glasgow N. S Roland Raynes Blanche Littlefield Day's Ferry Maxine Walker Frank J. Walker Boston Lemuel Preble Pelham Howe Warren Raynes William Moore Harold Young Hinds Panther Pond Tuessie ‘Hall Alice Ledwell Raynes Neuita L. McCann Montreal Can Horace E. Wade Niagara Falls Ont Toronto McCann Avis June Marston Sagadahoc Ferry Cony High School Augustia Marston Barley Neck Road E. B. Shaw Murphy’s Corner Shaw Howard Miller Dorchester Howard, Jr Louise Miller River Road Gordon Huff North Woolwich Skowhegan Huff Hayden Temple Keith Jameson Billy Gilman Sebasco Herold Leeman Marjorie Sarah Bailey Farmingdale Frank Bailey Terry Dorr Russell Dorr West Bath Marilyn Neuta McCann Quebec Elizabeth Bower Auburn Elmira Sylvester Alice Spencer Lucille Jay Lewiston Pfe William Clancy U S.A Clancy Walter Baker Pfe. Clancy Germany Texas Pacific Costello P. Hall E. V. Reed H. E. Wade Lieut Haran Trott Wiscasset

Tobey Jr. Plans Brief Portland Visit

Mrs J Fred Tobey Jr departed Wednesday for a short stay in Portland to pass a few days away from home.

J. Fred Tobey, Jr Portland

City to close old dumpnext Wednesday amid new disposal rules

Health officer Chester H. McCabe announced that the old municipal dump on North Street Extension will cease operation at 7 p.m. next Wednesday July 25 and the new North End facilities will open July 26. Officials stressed imperfect but thorough ordinances and strict holiday and Sunday bans, with emergency exceptions possible. Fire crews will extinguish remaining fires on the old site and experts will begin eradicating the rat population the day after closing.

North Street Upper High Street Chester H. McCabe North End McCabe Richard Frates

Lt Stanley Cresley recounts life in a German prison camp

Lt. Stanley Cresley of Bath spoke at a Rotary Club luncheon about his wartime experiences in a German prison camp after serving in aviation. He detailed escape near Stuttgart, praised Allied cooperation, highlighted Red Cross aid, and stressed improving U.S.Russian friendship while noting bombing lessons and German casualties.

Lieut Stanley Cresley George B. Wolstenholme Rotary Club Sedgwick Bath Club Hollis Garey Stanley Cressey Germany Bowdoin Stan England United Nations Stuttgart Red Cross

Gardiner Birthday for Henry Richards at Yellow House

Henry Richards of Gardiner celebrated his 97th birthday at his Yellow House home on Tuesday. The retired architect, manufacturer and educator was in excellent health and hosted tea for friends and family, including his two sons John Richards of St Paul’s School Concord and Henry Howe Richards of Groton School Groton Mass, daughter Rosalind Richards in Boston, and Mrs C A Shawk ins of Dedham. The Richards home is noted as the residence where Laura E Richards wrote Captain January and other works.

St. Philip's Wiscasset Fire Society William H. Burton Mason Electric Central Maine Power Co Birch Point Huntoon Hill Ida Shea Doris Bailey Walter Adams Earl Colby Henry Richards Gardiner Yellow House John Richards St. Paul’s School Concord Henry Howe Richards Groton School Groton Mass C. A. Shawkins Dedham Rosalind Richards Boston Richards Laura E. Richards Captain January

Bay Point Passages and Local Visitors at Bath Bay

Bay Point residents and visiting families are noted in a busy Bay Point area column. Bobby Miller, radio technician aboard the USS Augusta traveling with President Truman, met seven British ships en route to the Big Three conference. Walter Quance Jr. receives leave from his parents at Camp Comfort and Auburn. A surprise birthday party honors Mr Walter I. Noyes from Bath. Bath visitors include John Hart and sons, Edith Renau, Olive White, Mrs R H Clark, and Mrs Noyes who hosted gifts and money. Cottage occupancies and summer guests appear from Belmont, Bath, and Boston.

Bobby” Miller Us.s. Augusta Walt Quance Camp Comfort Auburn Walter I. Noyes Bath John Hart James John, Jr Edith Renau Olive White Whiam Berry West Bath R.H. Clark Ir.h. Clark U.S.N Hart Bo Noye Dave Emi Belmont Mass Harold Whi Sr Boston First Beach Walter ‘Hartney Scott Billy Charles Kiessling Dedham T Kiessling

Navy reshuffles top air and carrier commands

In the latest post changes 3 George E. Stratemeyer takes overall air force command in China while Vice Admiral To ers becomes head of the Land Carrier Task Force. Rear Admiral Sherman takes over the Carrier Task Force from Vice Admiral Mitscher who will return to Washington as Deputy Chief of Naval Operations Air AE.

Army Navy George E. Stratemeyer U. S. Air For China John H. Toers John S. McCain Frederick C. Sherman Bom Marc Mitscher Mitscher Washington Naval Operatior Air

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Hartley Smith Bedford Mr. Smith Sarah Smith Florida Roy Smith Paterson Calif Robert L. Smith Walker Smith Lillian D. Smith Alfred H. Lennox Leighton Convalescent Home St. Philip's Church Republican National Committee Herbert Brownell, Jr E. May Chapman Marion Martin Miss Martin Browner Mothers’ Club of Mary Hobson Clarence A. Peaslee Peaslee Elm Lodge High Street A. R. Pearsall Hastings Priscilla L. Hayden Carolyn Ll. White Auburndale George M. Edwards Sargent Washington, D. C Elm Lodge Grace L. Knight Carolyn S. Varney Frances Hobson Peaslee Lincoln Home Isabel Young Howard Morrison Bingham Carlton Chebro Glenmont Frederick B. Engert Frederick Errille K. Meserve Leota Meserve Vesta Meserve Dresden Mills Sgt. Meserve Eighth Air Force Olon H. Brown Brown A. H. Brown T/c Brown Solon Roger Cowley Bernard Benner Waldoboro Mrs. Rankin Edgar Rankin S2 c Arthur Hatch Marie Antoinette House Enterprise Londonderry Woolwich Mill Pond Old City Dump Bay Point Oliver Mo Range Lakes John H. Towers
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