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28 Jun 1945

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Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1945

Page

5

Richmond Fraternal and Community Meetings Report

A Richmond page item details Amy Stradley Tent No 15 D U V reporting by Vanessa Beedle, with elected officers and upcoming meetings July 18 and August, plus a June 28 public supper. O E S School of Instructions at Lakeside No 60 drew many attendees from Mt Carmel and other chapters, with refreshments served. Personal notices include members traveling, students winning prizes, and servicemen home or overseas, among other local updates.

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Amy Stradley No. 15 Vanessa Beedle Bangor Department P. P. Vanessa Beedle P. P. Beatrice Welderguard P. O. Mildred Fosser Amy Bradley Tem Hall P. P. Viola James Jeanette Fickett Courtney Hinkley O. E. S. School of Instructions Lakeside Mt. Carmel Clare Ames Marie Pratt Priscilla Chipman Margaret Duren Venesta Beedle Lakeside No Enterprise Grange No P. of Enterprise Sazgada Nec Grange of Bowdoin Enterprise Grange Juvenue Dora Marriner Progressive Grange Richmond Corner Sagadance Grange Bowdoin Center River View Grange Lisbon Freda J. Sullivan Gardiner General Hospital
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Bath Masons Attend Church on St John’s Day

A large group of Bath Masons attends Central Church for St John’s Day services led by Dunlap Commandery Band and Escort. After the sermon by Rev Sidney E Dee, a parade retraced Washington and Front Streets before returning to the Masonic Temple. Dunlap Commandery remains host, with Maine Commandery Gardiner and Trinity Commandery Augusta joining, a clambake at Bailey’s Island to follow, and sports planned.

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Masonic Fraternity Central Church St. John's Day Solar and Polar Star Masonic Temple Dunlap Commandery Band Dunlap Commandery Washington Street Sidney E. Dee the of the Eastern Star Bailey’s Island
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Local Social Notes Highlight Summer Moves and Visits

Mrs Lee Bishop of South Pleasant street and Miss Esther Ring daughter of Mr and Mrs Russell Ring of Main street head to Camp Menotomy Meredith NH where Ring will be assistant unit leader. Jacob H Barter USMC arrived from Norfolk VA for a short leave with wife and daughter. Edward E Durand staying at Belgrade Lakes for the Summer visited Thursday. 2nd Mrs James Carr and son James Jr go to Lake Auburn for the Summer. Pvt Roger Curtis Pierce is visiting grandparents before Philadelphia orders. Ruby Fisher employed at Bath Memorial hospital spent weekend with parents on South Pleasant street.

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David Hickland David Hickland, Jr Oakland Willis Lane Wright Field Dayton Ohio South Front Street Frank Beedle Arthur Fossett Gardiner Prescott Memorial Richmond Rdhmond Gamache Frank Rice Majorie Rice Walter Yattan Marshall A. Dunn C. Usn Armed Guard Center Broooklyn N. Y Junon Dunn Harold Dunn Rodney A. Dunn South Pacific Bernard Alexander M. O USN Clarence Lang Shirley Davia Moousenead Lake Roscoe Weers Malcolm Von Hallowell Cora Coniey Robert C Wing Robert Lowell Wing Claud Wing Pleasant Pond Chester Curtis Fort Devens Mass South Pleasant Street Phillip Bishop George Presque Isle Lee Bishop Esther Ring Russell Ring Main Street Meredith N. H Jacob H. Barter USMC Norfolk Edward E. Durand Belgrade Lakes James Carr James, Jr Lake Auburn Roger Curtis Pierce S
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Service column notes boot training and local military families

The Sampson New York service column reports boot training for sailors including a farewell party at a local home with a Navy insignia cake. It notes Carroll Wing wounded on Okinawa and two Wing brothers in service. Other items include Edward F. Jones returning from furlough, Edward Footer bound for Navy Reserve training at Sampson, and Mrs. Bennett joining Winter Park summer plans with her daughters while Col Bennett serves in the Philippines.

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Sampson, N. Y Navy Joseph Bennett Margaret Minott Phippsburg Winter Park Fla Henry Minott
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Georgetown Summer Colonists and Cottage Guests

A long list of residents and visitors recounts summer plans and cottage stays around Georgetown, West Georgetown, and Robinhood. Guests include families from Bath, Waltham, Melrose, Arlington, Chicago, Philadelphia, and New York with many passing weekends at MacMahan, Robinhood, and other local cottages. The piece notes a severe Monday electrical storm and ongoing summer activity at area homes and workplaces such as Bath Iron Works.

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North Windham Gilbert Gunnell Thomas Williams Waltham Mass Williams West Georgetown H. E. Snow Melrose Mass Lawrence Lowell Bath Jones Cottage Gardner Hanson Arlington Peterson Place Gertrude Kossoff New York Robinhood Farm Billa Tarr Howard Trafton Joseph Higgins Ralph Reynolds Woolwich Allen Beane Eva Wheeler Beane Paul Akeley Campbell Aubrey Fullerton Lynn Leonard Finnemore Edwin Adams Lewiston Mae Hagan North Edgecomb Harry Carlisle Sharma Nelia Kinney Charles Kinney Robinhood Earl Dow Donald Hartill Bunganue Fred Laskey Seward Emmons James Trowell Arkansas Betty Given Topsham Albert Humphrey Benjamin I. Spock New Haven Cenn Mac Mahan Lloyd Beers Harry Heald Belle Heald Frank Heald Portland Maynard Files Earle Hagan Bath Iron Works
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Plan Improvements at Federal Building

The Federal Works Agency announces bids for alterations and repairs at the U.S. Post Office and Customs House. Work includes relaying steps, resurfacing drive, new curbs, terrazzo lobby floor, inside entrance vestibule with external doors, and a new steel smoke stack. Summer completion planned despite prior material shortages. Commander Perkins, son of Mr and Mrs James B Perkins, formerly lived on Middle street, Bath.

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Federal Works Agency The Public Building Administration Uca. Pos S.te
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Smoke Company Aids Allied Transport Across Europe

In World War II, the 167th Chem Smoke Company under Major General Ernest N. Harmans augments Allied transport in the European theater. After serving in Cherbourg, the unit ferried equipment and vehicles to Eschweiler Haulinz for a field strip project, then supported General Gerow's 135th Army, moving Airborne units and aiding the Rhine advance. The unit remains part of XX Corps transportation pool as operations shift. First Lieut. Lynn M. Bussey of Bath married Miss Jane Bridgham, daughter of Hon. and Mrs Edward W Bridgham, with the company in the Fifth Army.

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Ene United Ies 167Th Ernest N. Harmans Mmii Corps Normandy Cherbourg Alles France Germany Eschurler Rhine XX Corps Lynn M. Bussey Bath Jane 1 Bridgham Edward W Bridgham Fifth Army
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Private Andrews Decorated Again

Pf. Frederick Andrews son of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin R Andrews of High street has been decorated with the Bronze Star. He already wore the Purple Heart and is in Germany. The citation notes heroic achievement in Germany from February 23 to March 3 during military operations against the enemy as a wire section member who carried vital communications under heavy shelling and continued work without rest to complete his mission.

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Frederick Andrews Edwin R. Andrews High Street Germany
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Surprise birthday party for Lermond Davis held at Library Hall

A neighborhood surprise party for Lermond Davis gathered 28 friends at the Davis home then moved to Library Hall for games, singing, and a music program by Mrs. Elbridge Southard. Jeanie Muskat and Woodrow Gray sang, ice cream and cake were served, and local residents listed attended.

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Lermond Davis Library Hall Davis Elbridge Southard Woodrow Gray Jeanie Muscat Malden Edward MacManan Lloyd Pinkham Erland Moore Henry Moore Harold Pinkham Dennis Moore Orville Rowe Irving Hanna Thomas Watson David Cannaway USN Jeanie Musker Mass Arthur Nelson Francis Bacon Kathleen Rittall Victor Pinkham Charles Osborn Bath Phillip Pinkham Percy MacGillivary John Franz Stevens Addie Moulton William Marr McManan Island Dorothy Stewart Good Neighbor Club Library Association Charles Sims Vernon E. Gray Ledzemere Road
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Charges Goods Taken From Uncle's Estate

Alziens Watney of Yarmvi pleaded not guilty in municipal court on Saturday to charges of taking items from the estate of his uncle, George E. Waitney. The case, before Judge Girtiner R. Deer, details included alleged removal of valuables and a $500 surety bond was noted. The list of claimed stolen items referenced a large assortment including jewelry, papers, and a set of dies among other objects.

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Alziens Watney Yarmv ii Pucaded Municipal Court Saturdag cTarzes Sie Csiace Fis George EL Waitney Bain Girtiner R. Deer Secur Sagada sAvigan
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Myrtle Lodge Meeting Prep for Rummaged Sale

Myrtle Lodge plans a rummage sale at the GAR hall on Friday the thirteenth after noon. Mrs Arthur Lem heads the sale with Mrs Curtis and Mrs Gerrune Stewart as co hostesses at Middle Street home. The Past Ladies club will meet the same evening in a separate gathering.

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Daivy Myrtle Sentes Frijas Gar Arthur Lem Nephie Curtis Middle Street Gerrune Stewart W Sista
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Summer Sunday Visits Across Randolph and Pittston

Randolph residents spent a relaxed Sunday at their summer homes while Mr and Mrs Frank Lapham of Pittston shared a Sunday visit with Mr and Mrs U G Pierce.

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Dren All Randolph Frank Lapham Pittston U. G. Pierce
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Crystal Shower For Miss Rachel Bailey In Bath

Miss Rachel M. Bailey of Portland was guest of honor at a crystal shower hosted by Mrs. E. Stanley Robinson in Bath. Gifts were presented by three year old Master William A. Robinson, with prizes won by Mrs. Lawrence Sprague and Mrs. William Allard. Miss Bailey, a Portland High School graduate and Cadet Nurses Corps member, announced engagement to Richard B. Inness of South Portland. wedding planned after training at Maine General Hospital. Inness works at RCA Research Laboratories in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, where they will reside after marriage.

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Rachel M. Bailey Portland E. Stanley Robinson Park Street William A. Robinson May Haskell Portland Bridge Lawrence Sprague William Allard Helen Jillson Mechanics Falls Bailey Bath Portland High School Cadet Nurses Corps Maine General Hospital Richard B. Inness South Portland Inness R.C.A. Research Laboratories Lancaster Penn
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Miss Seevers Speaks at Rotary Luncheon on Memorial Hospital

Miss Yellena Seevers new administrator of Memorial Hospital addressed Sedgwick Rotarians at Tuesday noon's luncheon. She praised the new building and staff, noted ten student nurses, urged more training, and hoped the government and Red Cross would spare more nurses to improve hospital service amid scarce help and supplies. Judge Gardiner R. Deering and James McNamara joined as guests.

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Rotarians Yellena Seevers Memorial Hospital Sedgwick State Board of Examiners Red Cross Miss Seevers
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William B Esmond obituary from Gardiner native elder

William B Esmond 56 died at home on Willow Street Tuesday night born in Gardiner son of John L and Rosella Garnett Esmond. He graduated Gardiner High School worked for Hollingsworth Whitney Paper Co Northern Maine then General Electric Co Lynn Massachusetts before joining Bath Iron Works as an electric welder. Survived by wife Ethel J Esmond daughter Barbara and sister Mrs John Flahnerty Medway MA. He belonged to the Eagles. Funeral Friday at St Marys Church eight in the morning with visitation at Mayo Funeral Residence before.

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William B Esmond Willow Street Gardiner John L Rosella Garnett Esmond Esmond Gardiner High School Hollingsworth & Whitney Paper Co Maine General Electric Co Lynn Mass Bath Iron Works Ethel J. Esmond Barbara Esmond John Flahnerty Medway The Eagles St. Mary's Church Mayo
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Tilton couple celebrate birth of daughter

Mr and Mrs Clyde Tilton of High Street announce the birth of a daughter Wednesday morning at Memorial Hospital.

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Clyde Tilton High Street
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Brunswick Banker Thomas H. Riley Jr. Died at 65

Thomas Harrison Riley Jr. of 46 Pleasant Street Brunswick died at home Friday after a six week illness. Bowdoin graduate of 1903 and Alpha Delta Psi member, he worked as a newspaper correspondent from 1898 to 1920 and joined Brunswick Savings Institution in 1918, serving as treasurer since 1930. Survived by widow Orra D. Mitchell, a brother John W. Riley, three daughters and five grandchildren.

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Thomas Harrison Riley, Jr Pleasant Street Brunswick Riley Bowdoin Alpha Delta Psi Fraternity Mr. Riley Thomas Elizabeth Forsaith Riley Maine Massachusetts New York Brunswick Savings Institution Orra D. Mitchell Bath John W. Riley F. Burton Whitman, Jr George B. Forbes Rochester N. Y Harrison M. Davis, Jr Hingham, Mass
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Ward P. Milton Rites Held After Illness and War Service

Ward P. Milton, 44, formerly of Bath, died in Fairfield sanatorium after an operation for a yearlong illness. He was born in Bath on August 3, 1901, served in the Navy in World War I, worked at Bath Iron Works and later at Maine Central car shop in Waterville. He leaves his mother, wife Mae Bernard Milton, three children Virginia Lewis and Wardina, a brother Clarence, and two sisters Mrs. Harold F. Ham of Auburn and Mrs. Ernest Roderick of Cambridge, Mass. Funeral at Laury Brothers funeral home Fairfield Sunday at 1 p.m. interment Oak Grove.

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Ward P. Milton Bath Fairfield Mr. Milton Lewis E Agnes J. Walton Milton Bath Iron Works Maine Central Waterville Mae Bernard Milton Virginia Lewis Wardina Clarence Harold F. Ham Auburn Ernest Roderick Cambridge Mass Laury Brothers Funeral Home Oak Grove
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Death of George W. Thistle Natives and Bath ties noted

George W. Thistle 80 formerly of Bath died Friday night in Gloucester Massachusetts. Born in Pugwash Nova Scotia he lived in Bath several years as a blacksmith and city messenger. Funeral arrangements will be announced. Survived by three sons Charles H of Phippsburg Roy of Portland and George Jr of Lynn and several grandchildren.

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Bath Gloucester Mass George W. Thistle Mr. Thistle Pugwash N. S Charles H Phippsburg Roy Portland George, Jr Lynn
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Funeral services for Dr Whitney held Thursday

Funeral services for Dr Williams Whitney were conducted Thursday afternoon at Arthur F. Mayo Funeral Residence 819 High Street with Rev Charles M. Tubbs officiating Bearers included Daniel Williams Alan Spear John Keegan Dr Paul Bagdikian Harold Small and E Bernard McCausland Committal services followed at the family lot in Oak Grove

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Williams Whitney Arthur F. Mayo High Street Charles M. Tubbs Daniel Williams Alan Spear John Keegan Paul Bagdikian Harold Small E. Bernard McCausland Oak Grove
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Mrs Donnell's Funeral Held at Curtis Funeral Home

Funeral services for Mrs George Donnell were held Friday at 2 PM at Curtis Funeral Home 942 Washington Street. Bearers were Worrell Lemont Merton Lemont Fred Hayward and Hollis Leeman. The Rev Albert R Freeman officiated and burial followed in Oak Grove Cemetery.

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George Donnell Curtis Funeral Home Washington Street Worrell Lemont Merton Lemont Fred Hayward Hollis Leeman Albert R. Freeman Oak Grove
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Funeral for Mary Elizabeth Pero Held at Floral Street Home

Mary Elizabeth Pero's funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at two at her Floral street home conducted by Dr. David L. Wilson. Bearers were John Emery Chester and Ernest Freeman, with burial in the family lot at Oak Grove.

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Mary Elizabeth Pero Floral Street David L. Wilson John Emery Chester Ernest Freeman Oak Grove
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Funeral for Mrs. Georgia L Donnell Held at Curtis Home

The funeral for Mrs. Georgia L Donnell took place Friday afternoon at Curtis Funeral Home at two o'clock with Rev. Albert R Freeman to conduct the service.

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Georgia L. Donnell Curtis Funeral Home Albert R. Freeman
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Mrs Eleanor L Clifford Visits Dunbars in Wollaston

Mrs Eleanor L Clifford of Wollaston Massachusetts visiting her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs P E Dunbar at Middle Street.

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Eleanor L. Clifford Wollaston Mass PE. Dunbar Middle Street
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Funeral Services for George W Thistle in Gloucester

Funeral services for George W Thistle 79 died Friday in Gloucester Mass were held at Oak Grove cemetery with Rev Charles R Sims officiating. Bearers were his sons Charles H Roy E and grandsons Langdon N and Robert M Thistle. He was born January 1 1866 in Northumberland Straits Nova Scotia and later lived in Bath Maine before moving to Gloucester to run a blacksmith shop with his son Charles. He married Mary Ellen Lemont in 1885 who died in 1943. He leaves three sons and multiple grandchildren. four grandsons serve in the armed forces.

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George W. Thistle Gloucester Mass Oak Grove Cemetery Charles R. Sims Elm Street Baptist Church Charles H Roy E Langdon N Robert M. Thistle North Humberland Straits Nova Scotia Bath George W.and Mary (Hume) Thistle Arthur Sewall Shipbuilding Co Shenandoah Rappahanock Thistle Durin Mr. Thistle Mary Ellen Lemont Portland George W., Jr Lynn Charles H. Thistle
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Bath Widow of Bath Passes at 93 in Long Illness

Mary Elizabeth Pero 93 widow of Peter Pero died Sunday at her Bath home after a long illness. Born June 5 1852 in Bath to Francis and Harriet King she leaves three siblings two sisters Annie Hammond and Clara Coleman and brother Charles King. Survived by four daughters Carrie Record Ernestine Worrey Josephine McCabe Harriet Berg and three sons Isaiah Peter Otis. 27 grandchildren 54 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Funeral at 39 Floral Street Wednesday at two with Rev Dr David L Wilson.

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Mary Elizabeth Pero Peter Pero Bath Francis Harriet King Annie B. Hammond Brunswick Clara Coleman East Boston Charles King Carrie P. Record Buckfield Ernestine Worrey Framingham Mass Josephine McCabe Harriet Berg Isaiah F. Pero Phippsburg Peter E. Pero Woburn Otis L. Pero Grea Floral Street David L. Wilson
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Mrs Jennie B Thompson Dead at 63 in Bath

Mrs Jennie Belle Thompson died Sunday at Osteopathic Hospital aged 63 years one month and twenty four days. She lived at 944 Middle Street and was wife of Harry L Thompson. Survived by daughter Merline, sisters Mrs William Higgins and Mrs John Foley of Bath, three nephews. Funeral at Mayo Funeral Residence Wednesday at 2 30 p.m. conducted by Rev Dr David L Wilson.

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Jennie Belle Thompson Osteopathic Hospital Bath Randall B Lucretia Oliver Rogers Middle Street Harry L. Thompson Merline Thompson William Higgins John Foley Odd Ladies Mayo Funeral David L. Wilson
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Mrs Jennie Belle Thompson Rites Held at Mayo Funeral

The funeral for Mrs Jennie Belle Thompson was held at Mayo Funeral Residence Wednesday at 2 30 with Rev David L Wilson officiating. Pallbearers were John Belanger Roland Mackintosh John Summerton and Arthur Cain. Members of the Odd Ladies attended in a body and burial followed in the family plot at Oak Grove.

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Jennie Belle Thompson Mayo David L. Wilson John Belanger Roland Mackintosh John Summerton Arthur Cain Odd Ladies Oak Grove
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