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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1945

Page

8

War correspondent guest of friends at Woolwich

Kenneth R. Porter, war correspondent for Ziff-Davis, visited Richard W. Cotton at Murphy's Corner Woolwich for several days. Porter, recently back from Europe, filed reports on US and British air operations, toured firebombed German sites, and wrote for Flying, Radio News and Popular Photography. Cotton, Canton MA native, is a British government appointee with 90 wartime staff.

Kenneth R. Porter Ziff-Davis Publishing Co Chicago London Richard W. Cotton Murphy’s Corner Woolwich Mr. Porter England Europe United States France U. S Germany Brunswick Swinefurt Radio News Porter Cotton Sampson Electric Co Canton Mass British Air Commission Milford Oliver

Newlyweds honored at Rus sell Street party

Mrs. Bernie Achorn hosted Tuesday evening in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Brown who wed Saturday in Pittsfield. Guests included Arthur Allain and son James Norton, Charles Reynolds, Lawrence Frye, Harry Leach, Paul Stevens and Cynthia, Martha Day, Raymond and Ralph Achorn, and Louise Harnden Brown, former Noble Grand of Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge. The couple, now at 89 Russell Street, will move to High Street after their new home is finished.

Bernie Achorn Russell Street Jack Brown Pittsfield Arthur Allain James Walter BE. Norton Charles Reynolds Lawrence Frye Harry Leach Paul Stevens Cynthia Martha Day Raymond Leach Ralph Achorn Brown Louise Harnden Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge High Street Harold Conley Bath Iron Works C. B. Favor Joanne Boston Favor Richmond Favor Fisher Road Peter Brent Hospital Emily Pendleton Coombs High School Lewiston High School Orville Smith West Medford Mass Main Street Jane Given Waterbury, Conn Milton Given Celena Cornish Hazel Duxbury Cornish Margaret Purington Clara Fogg Charles Hackett Zilpha Munsey Munsey House New Harbor Alfred Johnson Portland Lawrence Hackett Marilyn Hampton N. H Hackett George Hackett Linwood Hackett Linda Miranda Meserve Frank Hackett Rochester James Brown Karl Hatch Guilford Moosehead Lake Hugo Cross Margaret Hamilton Washington, D. C George Hamilton Jan Browne Carl Brown Cold Springs N. Y Browne Harry Purington William Raymond Paula Berlin Raymond River Road Paul Ames Fairfield Jessie Ames Eleanor Dore South Gardiner Mary Taylor Eva Rideout Camden Ar Ride Out Home William Hamilton Dorcheste Mass Jane Brown Marjorie Ingalls Carolyn Lang Charles Lamoreau Erland Curtis Groveton

Myrtle Lodge Rummage Sale Gains Over $18 Profit

Myrtle lodge Odd Ladies in G A R sponsored a Friday rummage sale with a committee led by Mrs Arthur Lemont and including Mrs Nellie Hunt Mrs Margaret Nelson and Mrs Eva Atwood. The Past Ladies club will meet Mrs Atwood at 57 Washington Street. The lodge season ends with Friday night's meeting. the next gathering is Friday Aug 24 featuring a white elephant sale.

Myrtle Lodge Odd Ladies Arthur Lemont Nellie Hunt Margaret Nelson Eva Atwood Atwood Washington Street Nelson Lodge

Playgrounds buzz with summer youth activities and repairs

At Goddard and Central play areas in Bath, cooperation between the School Department and janitors keeps grounds tidy. Volunteers like Dennis Gaudet and son John mow and haul, while storm debris is cleared. Doll show plans, craft projects, and softball games accompany ongoing nature work and bead bag, archery, and horse shoe contests.

Supt Loring Addiion Goddard Highway Department Dennis Gaudet John Central Goddard's Elaine Noyes Dike Playground Goddard-Mitchell Playground Vivan McDonnell Ruth Cummerville Gretchen Trott Mickey Park Frances Witham Frances Warner Una Witham Carol Ann Haines Bernadette Parady Phyllis Warner Joyce Lemoine Betty Babine Donna McDougall Anta Kelsey Caren McDougall Claudia Carter Charles McDonald Dicky Bean Dick McDonald Eva Wilkins Patty Bean Janice Hanna Phyllis Tardif Roger Carpenter Julia Bean Carolyn Herrin Janice Shaw Patricia Robinson Trudy Joyce

Hooker Dunn Wedding Sunday Afternoon

A large turnout witnessed the union of Eva Alice Dunn and Lloyd Lee Hooker in a four o'clock ceremony at the bride’s Union street home. Rev. Dr. Francis W. O'Brien officiated, with C. Lloyd Hooker and family as attendants. Beverly Ann and Carol Lee Hooker served as ring bearers. The couple departed for a honeymoon after the ceremony.

Union Street Eva Alice Dunn Lloyd Lee Hooker Francis W. O'Brien Portland People's Baptist Church C. Lloyd Hooker Beverly Ann Carol Lee Hooker

Air Medal Hero Sgt Day Survives 18 Air Missions

Sgt Day completed 18 missions in the ETO before being shot down and captured. He earned the Air Medal with three Oak Leaf clusters and the Presidential Citation ribbon for the shuttle raid from England to North Africa and back. After release from a camp in Austria and a U S convoy voyage, he returned to duty at Great Ashfield then Atlantic City for reassignment.

Braunau Austria Hitler Rheims France la Havre Great Ashfield England Sgt. Day London America Plymouth Day Norfolk Sgt North Africa Reggansburg Swinefurt Germany Atlantic City

All Youth Dance at USO Hall Hosts Next Event

The All Community Youth dance at the USO hall Saturday night drew youths aged 14 to 19 and local service members. Hostesses were Mr and Mrs Holmwood Haynes. committee members included Vivian White, June Fossett, Frances Lakochelle, Horace Morse, and Oprah Bridges. Joe Avery's orchestra to provide music for the July 27 event.

USO John Parker Holmwood Haynes Vivian White June Fossett Frances Lakochelle Horace Morse Oprah Bridges Joe Avery

Free Will Workers Hold All Day Session At Corliss Street Church

Two members quit during the all day Free Will Workers meeting at the Corliss Street church. Box lunches were served at noon with ten meals. After a business meeting the group voted to discontinue meetings until September. Refreshments were provided by president Mrs Harold Walker and Mrs John Hunt. Mrs Lucia Canucaris left Monday for a few days with friends in Boston.

Free Will Workers of Corliss Street Harold Walker John Hunt Lucia Canucaris Green Street Boston

Hooper Partridge Tie The Knot In Wesley Church Parsonage

Miss Augusta A Partridge and Winfield A Hooper were married at Wesley church parsonage Friday evening at seven o'clock. Rev CB Oliver officiated using the double ring service. The bride wore white and was attended by Miss Norma Lane with Frank Norman as best man. The bride's father and relatives attended.

Augusta A. Partridge Winfield A. Hooper Joth Wesley Church Parsonage

Bath case nol pros as coins theft dismissed

Bath Municipal court Thursday morning declined to prosecute Schmidt of Bath on larceny charges involving $500 in coins taken from Roger Lewis of Bath. The nol pros request was made by County Attorney Ralph O. Dale due to insufficient evidence.

Schmidt Bath Roger Lewis Ralph O. Dale

Twin B's Club Installs Officers After Banquet

The Twin B's club of Past Chiefs of Pythian Sisters installed officers for the coming year at the State hotel in Brunswick after their annual banquet and meeting. New officers include President Alta Storer Bath vice president Sarah Potter and secretary Bessie Stimpson Brunswick and treasurer Gertrude Stewart Bath. Installing officer Hattie Lord Auburn substituted for Ethelyn Gilman Lewiston who was ill. The club plans a Bailey Island picnic in September and next met at Emma Haley's Brunswick home on August 9 with 24 members present.

Twin B’s Club State Hotel Brunswick Pythian Sisters Lowell Temple Bath Alvah Young Temple Alta Storer Sarah Potter Bessie Stimpson Gertrude Stewart Hattie Lord Auburn Ethelyn Gilman Lewiston Gilman Bailey Island Emma Haley Middle Street Potter Stewart Louise Munro Susie Daley Jane Shea Arletta Yates Viola Melzard Rose Jean Mary Curtis Edith Miller Sarah Garcelon

Bath Folks Attend Reunion in Oklahoma

Bath friends gathered at the Norman home of Ensign and Mrs. Leon Pennell for a July 13 reunion. Guests included Capt. and Mrs. Arthur Sturtevant and several Bath residents now stationed at Norman Air Station. Mary Durant, visiting Norman, missed the Sturtevants by hours and planned to continue to Bath after the weekend visit.

Ensign Leon Pennell U.S. Navy Air Force Norman Oklahoma Bath Pennell Arthur Sturtevant Tuscon Arizona Pennells Leonard Smith

Charlotte Dancers Present USO Programs This Month

Charlotte's School of Dancing performers provided USO entertainment last month featuring Margaret and Katherine Pagurko Barbara Brown Alice May Jones Thelma Black Joan Osborne. This week’s program includes Jive 12th Street Rag Tapping Tunes Ballet in Blue Tap Dance plus acts by Priscilla Witham Janice Knight Chloe Deraps Dirigo Serenade Beverly Curran Leatrice Payne and more with Nevada Joan Osborne and Beverly Cur ran.

Charlotte’s School of Dancing USO Margaret Katherine Pagurko Barbara Brown Alice May Jones Thelma Black Joan Osborne Jive Dorothy Freeman Anna May Cummings Beverly Carlton Darren Willis Betty Jane Willis Priscilla Witham Evelyn Bold Pauline Colby Betty Chadbourne Chloe Deraps Dirigo Serenade Janice Knight 12Th Street Rag Leatrice Payne Ballet In Blue the Crocker Sisters Nevada Jade Beverly Curran Claire Martin

Treasure Hunt Planned By Youth Recreation Council

The Youth Recreation Council will host a treasure hunt Friday evening at Huse school starting at 7 30. Dancing and games run until 11 p m with soda pop for sale. Lucien Tardiff is organizing a boys basketball team to play a girls team Friday night. A members only beach party is planned for July 29 with transport notices to Doris Bridges Horace Morse or Dorothy Belanger.

Youth Recreation Council Huse Lucien Tardiff Doris Bridges Horace Morse Dorothy Belanger

Mrs Barbara Pitman Armstrong Visits Mother After WAVES Discharge

Mrs Barbara Pitman Armstrong former Miss Pitman arrived Tuesday to visit her mother Mrs Frank H Reinoch on Washington Street. Armstrong recently received an honorable discharge from the WAVES after two years service.

David Armstrong Barbara Pitman Frank H. Reinoch Washington Street Armstrong The WAVES

Fatal accident at Chandler Field fairgrounds

Miss Doris Fortin 15 of Brunswick died after falling from a World of Mirth ride at Chandler Field. A car behind reported the rider rose as the machine slowed and was thrown out as it accelerated. She struck a pole and died at Memorial Hospital. base skull fracture listed as cause. Survived by parents Edgar and Hazel Fortin and brother William.

Doris Fortin Edgar Fortin Dunning Street Brunswick Chandlerfield Miss Fortin Hem Frank L. Moriarty Bath Memorial Hospital Mayo Deforest S. Day of Wiscasset

Canning Center Chairmen Named for Morse High

Daily chairmen for the local canning center at Morse High School on Monday July 24 have been named by Mrs. Joseph J. Smith. Catherine Leonard will supervise the project and callers must be contacted by 7 30 p m the evening before to plan the work. Citizens are urged to donate extra hours to help on crowded days and to support school lunch by reserving one fifth of the canned produce for the school.

Morse High School Joseph J. Smith Catherine Leonard

NEXT PAPER DRIVE CHALLENGE FOR CITY KIDS

The city plans a paper drive on July 26 organized by playground children. Participants can collect paper now, earning class and playground prizes including a $5 top award. Credits go to teachers, with proceeds aiding a city picnic and playground needs such as a much needed wading pool.

Woolwich Property Sold For Residence Use

The St. Pierre property in Woolwich, bought recently by J. Horace McClure for a garage and sales room, was sold to F. D. Cressey of Woolwich. He will use it as a residence. Sale handled by F. B. Reed Real Estate Agency.

St. Pierre Woolwich J. Horace McClure F. D. Cressey F. B. Reed

Mrs Mary Williamson Returns From Rockland Visit

Mrs Mary Williamson and granddaughter Betty Lou Williamson of Rockland returned there Tuesday after visiting three weeks with Mrs Doris Dow Meadow Way, daughter of Mrs Williamson’s son.

Mary Williamson Betty Lou Williamson Rockland

Ye Olde Tyme Faire Plans Advance At City Hall

Executive Committee discussed the Ye Olde Tyme Faire at City Hall last week with Sept 28 29 set for the Armory. New games and novelties are planned along with continued 50 War Bond giveaway and a 25 War Bond for a group. Beano by Alex Burgess and a Scotch auction by Brian M Jewett are planned with many committee members named and more to be added.

City Hall Armory Brian M. Jewett Alex Burgess John Parker Celia Wold Joan Parker Charles B. Doyle Arthur King Memorial Hospital Hollis Garey Arthur Colby Herbert Cavanaugh Raymond Small George B. Wolstenholme

Fire damages Alkazin barn in early morning blaze

An early morning fire destroyed the upper part of Capt. David Alkazin’s two story barn at 1284 Washington street. Firemen kept the lower floor intact after a brisk blaze fueled by old hay. A cow was saved and 25 hens perished from smoke. Alkazin’s property is insured.

David Y. Alkazin Maine State Guard Morse High School Washington Street Robert Tabor David Tabor Trufant Street USO Hall Alkazin

Next Scrap Paper Drive Here July 26

The city hosts a scrap paper drive on Thursday July 26 under the children of the city playgrounds. After a successful last summer drive the group deposited a $100 check toward a swimming pool fund. Residents may arrange pickup by notifying playground supervisor Edward J. McMann or assistants. drop-off sites will be announced by Mr. McMann.

Edward J. McMann McMann

Maine Over-TOP Bond Sale Surpasses Quota

Final tabulation shows Maine exceeded its bond quota by 101,228 dollars or 182 percent while the national average reached 188 percent. The 7th War Loan drive ends with Maine surpassing the target and contributing strongly to the national effort.

Maine

For Sale Former Hagen House at Five Islands

For sale the former Hagen house at Five Islands with furnishings. About half an acre of land in a beautiful location. Electric service installed. No reasonable offer refused. Contact Ellis C. Ellingwood, Box 383, West Paris, Maine 194226.

Hagen Five Islands Ellis C. Ellingwood West Paris

Bowdoinham Social Notes and Obituary Touches

Bowdoinham McDonald Temple and the Pythian Sisters met in the K of P hall. News includes the sudden death of James W. Brawn in Rochester New Hampshire and funeral details. Also covered are local anniversaries, guests, and multiple residents visiting or traveling, with several short personal notices from Bowdoinham and surrounding towns.

WN. H Brawn Baptist Church Bay View Cemetery Lauris Wilson Philadelphia Carl Cold Springs N. Y George Brown Bowdoinham Ernest Curtis Erland Curtis Yeoman Lloyd Curtis Great Diamond Island Burton Curtis Delmar Curtis John Robert Bowdeinham Lottie Purington

Bath built destroyers praised by sailor in Rockland letter

A Rockland Courier Gazette reader, George Armstrong in naval service, praises Bath built destroyers as superior to West Coast ships. He calls them top performers, notes two years of service, and urges pride in local workmanship on the Bath built “can.”

Bath Rockland Courier-Gazette George Armstrong Rockland

Bath Iron Works Wins Fifth Renewal of Navy Award

Arm Navy E Award renewed for Bath Iron Works Corp. notice sent to President William Newell by Admiral C. C. Bloc USN Ret. chairman of the Navy Board for Products. Award signals five stars on the E flag and notes continued excellent production record and pride for all employees.

Navy Bath Iron Wor! Corp William ‘Newell C. C. Bloc

Mrs E Everett Pierce Hosts Tea in Honor of Guests

Mrs E Everett Pierce entertained at her Pew Street home on Wednesday from 1 to 5 p.m. with coffee in honor of her daughter Mrs J Howa Marshall of Ashland Ky and her sister Miss Alice G Lipincott of Woodbury NJ. The home was decorated with garden flowers and Mrs John Morse Miss Mary Gibbons MR Hitchcock and Mrs W Robert poured.

E. Everett Pierce T Pew Street J. Howa Marshall Ashland Alice G. Lipincott Woodbury N. J

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