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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1945
Page
2
A editorial urges careful selection of aldermen and councilmen elected March 5 for seven wards. It notes inauguration soon, expectations of Europe’s war ending, and calls for unbiased choices of subordinate officers to ensure efficient, honest city administration and fair taxpayer stewardship.
The annual Easter Seals sale for Crippled Children opens with a plea for donations. The appeal urges readers to purchase seals to brighten the lives of children who cannot do what their peers can, offering personal satisfaction as a reward for giving.
Reports from Washington indicate victory gardens are underway across the Pacific Coast and southern states. Planting is active in Texas Louisiana Alabama Mississippi Arizona and California with governors issuing proclamations urging home garden efforts and setting goals.
Several states report increased interest among gardeners as seed sales rise and inquiries to state agriculture colleges grow. Garden specialists publish regu lar columns and offer short gardening courses by radio, with Florida Victory gardeners already enjoying winter spring harvests.
Glenwood Snowdon A M 3 c U S C G and Miss Helen Phyllis Herkaler of Garfield New Jersey wed January 7 at Holy Name Catholic church Passaic New Jersey. Bride daughter of John Herkaler 481 Van Bussum Ave Garfield New Jersey. Groom son of Mr and Mrs Fred Snowdon. He graduates Morse High class of 34 and studied at University of Maine. Current Coast Guard Radio School instructor Atlantic City New Jersey. They were attended by Judith Herkaler and George Coneha of New York City.
Sagadahoc County's 4,903 families could supply enough waste kitchen fat to cover one day of medicinal needs for 1,839 battle casualties if each household saves one tablespoon. T A Connors of Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea describes fats salvaged nationwide last year totaling 9,128,000 pounds.
Charles W. Hamm, 83, longtime Lowell resident, died at home on March 7 after a long illness. He leaves wife Vivian I. Hamm, daughter Phyllis, a daughter from a previous marriage Martha Grant of Bath, two grandsons, Hurley Grant in France and J Russell Grant of Bath, three great grandchildren, and a late daughter Cynthia. Hamm ran a Cupples Square delicatessen before retiring in 1930 and later worked for J. W. Watkins Co. He was a Calvary Baptist Church member. Born Derby Line Vermont November 29, 1861, he is buried at Oak Grove Bath after funeral at Morse Funeral Home.
James Kavanagh of Bath pleaded guilty in Bath Municipal Court before Judge Gary R. Deering to operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and driving without a license. He was fined 100 dollars plus court costs and discharged after payment. Seven other intoxication cases also faced Judge Deering with penalties including a 15 day house of correction sentence for one.
Mr and Mrs James A Gillies held a 5 30 pm informal cocktail party at 509 Washington Street in honor of Miss Patricia Sewall daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Sewall of High Street as she approaches marriage.
Navy Electrician's Mate Babine, 20, from Bath, serves on an Atlantic Fleet destroyer escort with American Area Campaign Medal and European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal. Brothers Gerald Everett Clarence Gervase Harold also serve in Navy Army Merchant Marine. Davis in RAF radio operator mechanics course in Sioux Falls. Hathorne, Raymond C., Philippines arrival. Bailey, Roland Smith RAF in Recife Brazil. Cousins Richard M. in U.S. Navy submarine action. Lewis, George L., missing in action over Germany. Malcolm E. Lewis in South Pacific. Dunkleman at Sampson Naval Training Station after Bath Iron Works background.
Arthur Young of the U S Air Force left his Tennessee base on Friday after a furlough spent with his wife Mrs Young and their infant son Roger, as reported in local notices.
S/Sgt. Wilfrid J. Rousse of 49 Center street Bath, son of Mrs. Laura Rousse, recently returned from overseas duty, has reported to the Army Ground and Service Forces Redistribution Station at Lake Placid Club, New York. Rousse entered service on August 27, 1942 and served 27 months in the Asiatic Pacific theatre with a Port Battalion. He took part in the Aleutian campaign.
Pvt Allen N Whitney US Army and Mrs Whitney return to Bastrop Texas after furlough with parents Mr and Mrs Albert Whitney of Center Street. Whitney recalled to Camp Swift before leave ended. Ep Maynard McFadden US Army and Ardenne McFadden brothers in service, sons of Mrs Mercie McFadden 124 Bedford Street. Cpl McFadden at Kingman Arizona, Ardenne at San Diego California en route to undetermined base. Both Morse High graduates among the popular class.
Frank Hinds Jr and Donald Hinds return from 30 day and recruit leaves to Bath home at 8 South Street with parents Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hinds. Harold Titcomb, stationed at Sampson, N Y, visits his mother Mrs Alfred Reeks after losing his billfold. Sgt Albert Reed Jr, son of Mr and Mrs Albert Reed of Bristol, part of the 109th Medical Battalion, aided 50 000 wounded Yank infantrymen in Tunisia and Italy with the 34th Red Bull Division. Donald P Hinds completes recruit training at Seneca Lake N Y and awaits advancement toward petty officer. Pvt Eugene R Bowker home on 13 day furlough from Fort Bragg with parents Mr and Mrs J K Bowker of Phippsburg.
Ensign C D Cederstrom of Southport was among honor graduates in the first class of the U S Naval Reserve Midshipmen school at Fort Schuyler New York. The March 6 exercises at St John the Divine Cathedral featured 1428 graduates. Cederstrom served as regimental chief petty officer before graduation and the class included fleet veterans. Rear Admiral Monroe Kelly addressed the graduates as Commandant Third Naval District.
The midshipmen school at Columbia University held graduation exercises during the week with March 8 ceremonies boosting the New York area total of new officers sworn in to over 2,600 for the week. Fort Schuyler served as an indoctrination site for Reserve officers from civilian life. Warrant Officer Harry L. Jones has returned home from Baltimore with a voyage to the United Kingdom and reports his ship, built at South Portland, is superior to West Coast vessels. Jones, an oldtime seaman, will rejoin his ship after a one week leave and urges ships’ manning efforts for the Maritime Service. Pvt. Allen Whitney has been recalled to duty at Camp Swift, Texas after only part of an 18-day furlough.
Bath relatives greet news that Charles W Avery is listed among prisoners released from Japanese custody in the Philippines. He worked at the U S Naval Office after leaving the Bath Iron Works and had lived in Bath with his wife Mrs Martha Avery, a Quincy native, awaiting further word as relatives rush to learn more.
Plans for an Easter Sunrise service at Central church on Easter Sunday from eight to 8 30. The Protestant church choirs will join the event and Rev. Howard O Hough of the Radio Parish of Maine will speak. The service will be broadcast from WCSH Portland and all city churches are invited to attend.
William R. Rogers returns to Boston after a weekend visit with his parents, Mayor and Mrs. Walter C. Rogers, on Washington street. He is employed with the design department of A. S. Campbell Co.
Parker Head notes an Easter service on April 1 at 3 p.m. with Rev. Albert Freeman of Bath as guest speaker. The column lists meetings of boys and girls clubs, 4-H activities, a box supper planned for Bodwell Grange Hall, and school news including vacation, fundraisers, readings, and student activities among Parker Head residents.
Mrs B Moore Mrs Stanton Dorvois and Miss Beverley Moore attended a Parker Head school food sale Friday. Richard Percy of Summersworth NH began naval training at Sampson NY. James Hutchins is well enough to return to work in Hartford CT after a hospital stay. Mrs Stanton Dozois attended the PTA sewing circle at Mrs Turner McCarty’s Parker Head home. Mrs Stanton Dozois and Mrs Julia Dozvis were lunch guests of Mrs Lawrence Oliver Bath Thursday. Mrs Donald Preble of Bath Arthur Rines of Woolwich and Lawrence Thayer of Bath spent Wednesday at the Wyman farm. Bob Moore sells clams at Scarboro. Lennie Wallace plans to move into his camp this week. John Sonia and Eugene Burge ss have returned from a few days in Boston.
Red Cross memberships are urged in Popham as residents contribute through Mrs Moody’s outreach. The village, with many fit for service, bands behind the war effort while Rev Neal Bousfield’s Sunbeam mission team called on locals. Community notes highlight school attendance, WAC Pvt Arlene H. Davis stationed at Fort Jackson, and residents traveling or visiting neighboring towns.
Real estate transfers recorded at the Sagadahoc County Register of Deeds list buyers and sellers across Bath Bowdoinham Georgetown Phippsburg Topsham Woolwich and other towns. Transactions include land and buildings on Washington Middle Dum mer Ridge High streets and other parcels with multiple buyers and named individuals.
The Phippsburg 4-H Club announces a box social later this month not on Sunday as earlier reported. Leader Clifford Robinson speaks highly of the boys and girls efforts and a club meeting is set for Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Ken Goulden of Wits End Whitefield have spent weeks in New York City and expect to return home this week for the St Patrick's night party and dance on Saturday March 17 at Wits End.
The page features a large cryptogram and a dense crossword with across and down clues covering topics from fishing to weather to language and measurements. A famous Shakespeare quote is provided in a Cryptoquote puzzle with the solution credited to King Features Syndicate.
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