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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1945

Page

5

Richmond High School Notes Memorial Observances Highlight Week

A special assembly at Richmond High recalls Memorial Day with speeches by Rev. James McKillop and Rev. David Hickland and a reading of Edgar Guest's Your Country Needs You. The glee club performed at the Methodist church with Zelma Pulcifer as trombone soloist and Leila Helen Whitney as pianist.

Miles Delano James McKillop David Hickland Hickland Edgar Guest Richmond High School Methodist Church Virginia Dunklee Phyllis Strout Zelma Pulcifer Oakland Leila Helen Whitney Richmond Enterprise Juvenile Grange Dora Marriner Norman Gomer Ann Hodgkins America John Harry Hurley Victor Gonier Marelyn Pauline Smith Elaine Smith Jeanette Gilman Hinckley Courtney Hinckley O.E.S School of Deputies Hinckley Marion Gardiner Mt. Carmel Murial Pratt Paton W. M. Clair Ames W. P. Myron Heenie Heenie Alice Gilpatrick Priscilla Chipman American Legion Post No. 132 James MacKillop Post Office Square Foresters’ Drum and Bug George Kennedy Providence R. J Lincoln Houdlette Woolwich E. W. Hall Cedar Grove William McGinn McGinn Elizabeth Towle Portland Henry Kinohin Harry Barry Somerville Mass Irving Towle Medford Franz Hutchins Hutchins Lanny BK. Rowe Newton Malcolm Parkman St. Albans Fairfield Collins Westbrook Julian Ellis Auburn Alice Given Bowdoinham

Children's Sunday at Winter Street Has Fine Program

Children observed at Winter Street church with Baptisms for William Allen III Pamela Glynn Joan Black George Wallace Keith Hodge III Stanley Morse. The program directed by Mrs Doyle featured a Welcome Who's Afraid Why Did You Come and songs including Bringing in the Sheaves and More About Jesus. Closing featured award of Bibles and benediction led by Horace Morse.

Children’s Winter Street William Henry Allen Pamela Glynn Joan Alfreda Black George Irving Wallace Keith Blair Hodge Stanley Boyden Morse Judith Peterson Edward True William E. Reed George Cabot Nancy Doyle Russell Wallace Jean Bowers Everett Adams Duane Fitzgerald June Hall Douglas Tuck Robert Haggett God Albert Rossiter Robert Stairs Jesus Evelyn Perry Dolores Trask Carol Jean Fitzgerald Patsy Atwood Marietta Garey Jacqueline Staples Chester Home Peter Lorentsen George Langbehn Wayne Akeley Cynthia Osgood God's Church Gerry Parker Camilla Lorentsen Dexter Cox John Hybers the Birds Elizabeth Jones Bruce Harrison Robin Loeschner John Parker Roger Skillings Horace Morse Charles Doyle Carlton Andrews Fred Sturtevant

Narda Fickett Celebrates Birthday With Friends

Narda Beryl Fickett, three, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A W Fickett of 50 Summer Street, had a birthday party Saturday afternoon. Gifts and games followed a peanut hunt won by Nancy Hudson and others. refreshments included two large birthday cakes and ices. twenty guests attended with many neighbors and family members listed.

Narda Beryl Fickett A. W. Fickett Summer Street Nancy Hudson Joyce Fullerton Beverly White Ruth Harriman Shirley Holmes Dottie Robinson Lucy Fullerton Mary Ann Conelly Charles Fullerton Calvert Fullerton Edna Macfee Betty Macfee Jane Green Betty Robinson Carolee Mains Patty Norton Barbara Hudson Dickie Hudson Juanita Estes Beth Estes C. W. Fickett Nettie Teeling Earl Mains Ruth Hudson Harry White

Georgetown News Roundup Highlights Local Obits and Visits

Mrs Gustana Boyington of Georgetown died in Bangor hospital after years of poor health. Funeral was in Bangor with burial in Greenville. Community notes describe social visits, church events, school honors, and road work near Robinhood bridge. Whales reported in the Sheepscot river and Memorial Day observances discuss cemetery decorations and local travel plans.

Gustana Boyington Bangor Mary Hanna Leona Tibbetts Harold Loveitt Jeanette Pinkham Clayton Stevens Adeline Heffron Faylene Rowe Christine Williams Joan Hagan

Pennant Presented to Bath School Children

Due to bad weather the War Production Board pennant for outstanding scrap paper drive work was awarded in Morse High auditorium. John Parker chaired, William Darroch praised Bath schools for leading Maine in per capita paper collection, and Keith Crockett received the pennant for North Grammar School to display there until another building tops the drive.

War Production Board Bath Morse High School John Parker William Darroch Portland Augusta Darroch John T. Kiley Boston New England Loring R. Addison

Children Collect 28 Tons of Paper in Drive

School children gathered nearly 28 tons of paper in last week’s drive. North Grammar led with 12,700 pounds, lifting yearly totals to 301,390 pounds. Contributors include Central Grammar 6,850, South Street 6,800, Huse 6,250, and others.

North Grammar School North Grammar Central Grammar South Street Mitchell Center Street Washington North

Bath High Alumni Banquet Planned For June 14

The Bath High School Alumni Association schedules its annual banquet for Thursday evening June 14 at 6 30. Tickets are on sale only at the superintendent's office. Plans include reunions for the 25th and 50th year classes. The committee meets Tuesday evening at Mrs Brenda Hill's home to finalize arrangements.

Bath High School Superintendent of Schools Brenda Hill

Marriage of Themelis Zervos and Dolly Constantinou

Mr and Mrs Savas Canacaris of Green Street received notice Monday of the marriage of their nephew Themelis Zervos to Miss Dolly Constantinou in Tarpon Springs Florida. Themelis Zervos has spent time in Bath and has served two years in the Merchant Marine. The bride is a Tarpon Springs native.

Savas Canacaris Green Street Themelis Zervos Dolly Constantinou Tarpon Springs Fla Zervos Bath Merchant Marine

Funeral Rites for Miss Martha Cutting Held at Old Ladies Home

Funeral services for Miss Martha Cutting were conducted at the Old Ladies' Home on High Street Tuesday at 2 p.m. Rev Albert R. Freeman and Rev Charles H. Berry officiated. Miss Iris Armstrong sang Beyond the Sunset. Bearers were Tucian Ames, Elmer Bowers, Frank Cutting, and William Drummond. Burial followed in Oak Grove.

Martha Cutting Old Ladies’ Home High Street Albert R. Freeman Charles H. Berry Iris Armstrong Tucian Ames Elmer Bowers Frank Cutting William Drummond Oak Grove

Mrs Marie Mayne Funeral Held at St Marys

The funeral for Mrs Marie E Mayne was held at St Marys church on Thursday at eight in the morning. The bearers were Leon Genthner James B Le mont Jr Frank Hawley and Warren Higgins, with burial in Oak Grove cemetery.

Marie E Mayne St. Mary's Church Leon Genthner James B. Lemont Frank Hawley Warren Higgins Oak Grove

Five Islands rummage sale boosts library funds

A well attended rummage sale at Library Hall last Tuesday night raised a solid sum for the library. The event, run by the library with Mrs. Versa Rowe and later Mrs. Victor Pinkham in charge, featured many useful items and drew local patrons. Memorial Day observances included cemetery decorations and school closings, with summer recess set to begin June 8 and eighth grade diplomas awarded at Library Hall Friday night.

Libary Hall Versa Rowe Victor Pinkham Library Hall Mary Hanna Arthur Tibbetts Chester McMahan, Jr Dennis Moore Hattie F. Lishness Harry Lishness Dunedin Fla. Buria Augusta Lishness Florida Earl Spencer Monticello

Soldier's May 24 Letter Describes Buzz Bomb War Across Europe

Pfc. William F. Bronson recounts missions from Camp Myles Standish to Scotland and England, then Folkestone, Belgium, and Germany. He details shooting buzz bombs, protecting bridges, heavy shelling, air battles, and capturing prisoners as part of the First Army before V E Day.

William F. Bronson USA Fareda V. Bronson Chestnut Street Pfc Bronson States Camp Myles Standish Massachusetts Firth of Clyde Scotland York England Folkstone France Liege Belgium Bullingen Air Corps Jerry Eugen Germany Remagen Sin Sig Rhine Kassell Gotha First Army

Seven Point Pins At Center Street School

Center Street School pupils earning seven point pins include Grade 3 students Emily Omar Eugene Rowhard Jean Brown Nancy Chote Frank Talbot Lawrence Hobbs William Robson William Lowley and juniors Judith Stover Hudene Grant George Cabot John Henderson Priscilla Marble. Grade 4 pupils Wayne Chomei Barton Bridges Judith Summerton William Bruce Theresa Skaling Judith Costain David Ziblaty Earlene Libbey and Ungraved-Reuben Ryder Jeanne Tardiff Jeanette Tardif Herbert Poland Roberta Blake Donald Blake.

Center Street Schoool Emily Omar Eugene Rowhard Jean Brown Nancy Chote Frank Talbot Lauwrence Hobbs William Robson William Lowley Judith Stover Hudene Grant George Cabot John Henderson Priscilla Marble Wayne Chomei Barton Bridges Judith Summerton William Bruce Theresa Skaling Judith Costain David Ziblaty Earlene Libbey Reuben Ryder Jeanne Tardiff Jeanette Tardif Herbert Poland Roberta Blake Donald Blake

Return of Her Friends Brightens An Attractive Home

A fragment notes years and her friends glad to see her return to her attractive home. A speed violation factors into about one third of all fatal U S traffic accidents.

U.S. Trafiec

Auxiliary heads report progress in hospital work

Bath Memorial Hospital Auxiliary chairmen reported steady activity across committees. Highlights include 62 hours by six for Visiting and Library, 215 books circulated, 134 hours by 15 diet volunteers, new honoree hours, and cadet nurses promoting enrollment. New administrator Miss Yellena Seevers praised the auxiliary’s cooperative spirit.

Bath Memorial Hospital Arthur W. Kins Presen Arthur W. Colby Charles B. Doyle Rupert Irvine Hugh Grant Isadore Singer Fred H. Kimball Elsie Croker Frank Reinoch Haviland Torrey Harold P. Small J. Emery Footer William Bennison Miss Bates Morse High Louis Dole Charles M. Tubbs Joeseph Purdue King J. Arthur Burgess Joseph J. Smith Edwin E. Fuller Bates Smith W. Dayton Hill Harry Carney Brown R.N Karcher Jackson Carney

Local volunteers map repairs and appoint director

Mrs. Seevers praises quick, efficient auxiliary work and thanks leaders. Mrs. King outlines dirt kitchen repairs and maintenance plans. Loren Jaffe added to volunteer directors list. Next meeting set for July 6 at 9 a.m.

Miss Seevers

Everard Martin Dies at Groton in 1930s Notice

Everard Samuel Martin 56 of 28 Deane Street Groton former Bath resident died suddenly at home from heart disease Saturday night. He worked for Electric Boat Co since 1935 and was a supervisor in the outside electricians' department. He was born June 9 1888 in Eastport Missouri and is survived by a widow Anna G Mitchell a daughter Marion Bugbee a son Robert E Martin three brothers and three sisters. Funeral was to be held this afternoon with burial at Auburn.

Everard Martin Groton Conn London Mr. Martin Bath Everard Samuel Martin Deane Street the Electric Boat Co Eastport Samuel B Sophronia Martin Electric Boat Co Anna G. Mitchell Marion Bugbee Robert E. Martin Navy Laurence B. Martin Chester G. Martin Beverly Mass Cedric A. Martin Harry Eastman Harwood Keyes Fitchburg Florence Irish Auburn

Lawrence Mahoney Dies After Accidental Fall in Bath

Lawrence Mahoney aged 71 of 813 Middle Street Bath died at Memorial hospital after an accidental fall. Born in Boston he was son of Lawrence and Mary Gallagher Mahoney and had lived in Bath since 1913. Funeral at St Marys Church Friday at eight with visitation at Mayo Funeral Residence. one brother Thomas J Mahoney of Dorchester Mass survives.

Lawrence Mahoney Middle Street Memorial Hospital Boston Lawrence and Mary Gallagher Mahoney Bath St. Mary’s Church Mayo Thomas J. Mahoney Dorchester Mass

Mrs Annie N Bowie Dies Suddenly At Bath Home

Mrs Annie N Bowie wife of Harrison L Bowie of Raymond court died suddenly at her Bath home today after a brief illness. The family had been at their Summer home at Small Point for over a month. Funeral arrangements will be announced.

Gilbert Welling Lawrence Mass Augusta Rowe Florence Woodside George Oliver Bath Roy Newman Proctor Academy Andover Annie N. Bowie Harrison L. Bowie Raymond Court Small Point

Phinney Father Dies in Hyannis

Russell L. Phinney learned Tuesday morning that his father Frank G. Phinney died at his Hyannis Massachusetts home. He left immediately for Hyannis and further details await his return.

Russell L. Phinney Oliver Street Frank G. Phinney Hyannis Mass Mr. Phinney

Agnes J Aderton of Bedford Street Dies at Memorial

Agnes Jane Aderton of Bedford Street died at Memorial Hospital early Monday. Born in Bath on April 3 1865 she was the daughter of Cyrus and Martha Stevens Aderton. Survived by daughter Isabelle C Aderton and brother Chester C Aderton with several nieces. Funeral at Curtis Funeral Home Wednesday at 2 p.m.

Agnes Jane Aderton Bedford Street Memorial Hospital Bath Cyrus and Martha Stevens Aderton Isabelle C. Aderton Chester C. Aderton Curtis’ Funeral Home

Funeral for Miss Susan N Ballou Held at Grace Church

The funeral of Miss Susan N Ballou was held at Grace Episcopal Church on Wednesday morning. Rev Charles M Tubbs led the service with many old friends in attendance and numerous floral tributes. Bearers were Fred P Shaw Harry L Day Daniel Williams and Walter Hill. Burial followed at Oak Grove. Invitations for a coffee on June 8 from 12 to 2 were issued by Mrs Clyde Bartlett Holmes at 138 Lincoln Street.

Albert R. Freeman Rev. Freeman Corliss Street Bath J. Clifton Little Houghton College N. Y Herbert Hunt West Coast Alton Reid Woolwich Peggy Gray Vernon C. Gray Hunter College Katherine Pendergast Cambridge Mass D. W. Stafford Luke J. Roy Sally Tommy Quincy William Chafe John Blasie Harmon’s Harbor Richard Potter David Deborah Brookline Edith Davis Judson Leonard Yarmouth Fred P. Carr Ida Hinckley Portland Norman Howard Gilbert Bata Elsworth Reynolds Reynolds Percy Wilkens Lewiston Bellah Miller Rose Wilkins North Jay William Marr Marr Zetta Higsins Wakefield FE. M. ‘Horten Horten Hollywood Calif Susan N. Ballou Grace Episcopal Church Charles M. Tubbs Fred P. Shaw Harry L. Day Daniel Williams Walter Hill Oak Grove Clyde Bartlett Holmes Lincoln Street

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