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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1943

Page

4

Ada McConnell Reports U N Nurses in England

Mrs Ada McConnell second lieutenant nurse writes from England that the unit is well cared for by Allied friends. She notes shortages of eggs and oranges, nurses learning to ride bicycles, weekly posts and small candy rations. The 67th General Hospital unit is based in a main hospital overseas under Camp Bliss origin.

Ada McConnell R. N England McConnell Ada M. McConnell 67Th General Hospital New York N. Y

Warblers Arrive at Navajo Sunday In Bath Area

A large flock of warblers arrived at the Navajo Sunday. Personal items show Lester Ross left Tuesday for Providence Rhode Island and will be at the Naval Training Station in Newport Rhode Island. Mrs. James Oliver recovering after appendectomy at Bath Memorial Hospital. Families and friends hosted a farewell for Miss Mary Lee heading to Camp Devens and Camp Ogdenthorpe GA for WAAC training, with gifts and social gatherings at the Mullaney residence.

Lester Ross Providence R. I Naval Training Station Newport James Oliver Bath Memorial Hospital Leo Purtell Merwin Gloris Portland Joseph Mullaney Norman Adams Mullaney High Street Mary Lee Camp Devens Camp Oglethorpe WAAC Miss Lee Charles Haggett Philip Trainor Louise Trainor Robert Lee Ruth Field Harry Deering Carlton Perry

Probate Notices From Bath Sagadahoc Court 1943

Court of Probate in Bath Sagadahoc orders notice for three estates Walter L Whitney Leonard M Lord and Hattie B Perkins plus licenses and guardianship matters. Publications in Bath Independent over three weeks. Hearing set for first Tuesday of April at ten in the forenoon.

Bath Sagadahoc Walter L. Whitney Williams Whitney Leonard M. Lord Nellie E. Lord Hattie B. Perkins Robert W Perkins Verena H Hornberger Robert W. Perkins Sally Hyde Eleanor B Hyde Mabel F Nellie McCutcheon Harry C Skinner Edwin A Copeland Woolwich Alian S

Probate court notices and asset summary for Sagadahoc estates

IT John J Jack Register of Probate lists estate actions for Bath residents Wilbur C Oliver Esther G Oliver and Mildred Frances Morse Jare with executrix and administrator appointments dated March 9 1943 Arthur J Dunton Judge of Probate also shown. Merchants Mutual Casualty Co details assets and liabilities as of December 31 1942 totaling 5 128 412 12 with net unpaid losses unearned premiums and surplus noted.

John J. Jack Sagadah Wilbur C Oliver Bath Esther G. Oliver Mildred Frances Morse Jare Scott Morse Arthur J. Dunton

Mabel Nash Rites Noted. Local Events Also Reported

News from Wiscasset covers Mabel Ayer Nash death on March 4 in Hollywood and local society items. D A R candidate Barbara Sullivan named Good Citizen for the senior class. Woman's club to meet with speaker William Burton. Community notices include Lenten services, a benefit play for the Red Cross, birthdays, births, and D A R and O E S activities.

Mabel Ayer Nash Walter S. Weeks Hollywood Cal Hooper Street Wiscasset Academy Woman's Club William Burton Alice Taylor Joseph Hubbard St. Philip’s Rectory George Cheria Union Cottage Harvey R. Pease W. H. Burton

Personal notes from Portland federal court session

Grand jury duty for Eugene Poster of Bath and petit jury service for Alexander Burden are listed. Bath residents with family moves include Mrs Nelson Carter nee Mari lyn Hatch visiting Portsmouth NH and Capt Ralph Hatch in Sagadahoc Ferry. Sally Wilson arrives from Roslindale for an indefinite stay with relatives in Bath. Ensign Frederick Lovell and family report Columbus Ohio assignments with Capt Stott heading Fifth Joint Induction Center. Delia Goodwin returns to Bath from Fairfield sanatorium to live with her mother. The Totmans of York Beach plan to visit Bath while attending services for Mrs Williams, who died at Memorial hospital.

Federal Court Portland Eugene Poster Bath Alexander Burden Nelson Carter Marilyn Hatch Portsmouth N. H Ralph Hatch Sagadahoc Ferry Sally Wilson Jack Wilson Roslindale Mass Frank Moses Corliss Street Ensign Frederick A. Lovell Columbus Ohio Easier Lovell Aastolhecvice Gies Saoner Stott Capt. Stott Delia Goodwin Central Maine Fairfield Lester Munsey Pine Street Goodwin Thomas Totman York Beach Adelbert F. Williams

West Bath Sewing Group Meets at Grange Hall

The West Bath sewing group met at the grange hall on March 9 working on ten year old overalls. Attendees included Mrs. Fred Larra bee Mrs. Lewellyn Rogers Mrs. Harry Peterson and others. They voted to donate $5 to the Red Cross.

West Bath Grange Hall Fred Larrabee Lewellyn Rogers Harry Peterson Lillian Rogers Charles Doyle Edward Burns John Whorf Earl Donnell Francis Deehan Red Cross

Local Briefs on Hospital Stay and Family Travel

James Comeau of Hyde Windlass Co. rests at Memorial Hospital after a surgical operation. John J. Konen returns to duty on Wednesday after furlough spent with Mrs. Konen at their Charles street home. Muriel Grace leaves with her father William for several months in St. Petersburg Florida to stay with her mother, accompanied by Mrs. J Leslie Coombs of Reading Massachusetts. The Grace family formerly lived on High street.

Grandma Red Men's Hall Red Cross War Fund Eugene McGrath Mackay Malcolm Portland Louise Baily Malcolm Marjorie Robert Heigham Harvey R. Pease Alvin W. Keirstead Bath Wiscasset Oscar D. Bailey Boston William Grant Newport R. I New York Frank Grant Birch Point Ruth Jackson Forrest Morris Forrest, Jr Morris Alvin Morris Gardiner Read Jack Winters Osteopathic Hospital Garrison Hill O.E.S Masonic Hall Forest Bond of Jefferson Robert Waterman Camp Edson Fort Wood N. J Co. E Second Signal Training Regiment Edward Jenks Leon Felker Edward Burns Edith Larson Arthur Lowery Fred Bubner Lincoln Williams Fred Rose Lewiston DeWitt Hotel Eastern States Farmers Exchange Charles Nelson Ethelle A. Garside Augusta Y. W. C. A. Women's and Girls’ Department National Y. W. C. A School Street J. B. Cooke Daytona Beach Fla Maine Florida John Larrabee F. W. Deehan Laura Whitmore Gardiner James Rodden Melvin Andrews Skowhegan Rodden Hayden Rogers Grace Messenger Rogers William Bourque John Bourque Maryland Joseph Robichaud Harry Cornish Velma Melford Perham Janice Sonja Pierce Robert Auburn J. Leslie Coombs Reading, Mass South Street Grace High Street

West Bath Grange Hosts Fine Program Monday Evening

A large crowd attended the West Bath Grange event Monday with community singing led by Edward Waters, an original skit Making Out the Income Tax, solos by Vivian White, a monologue by Mrs. Henderson, and a debate on women aiding wartime effort led by Courtney Stover. Guest speaker County Agent Charles Eastman spoke on Victory gardens. sewing clubs and jitney suppers were announced for upcoming Mondays. quilt contests continued with winners and donor contributions noted.

West Bath Grange Kathleen Edward Waters Alfred McNeil Billy Small Vivian White David Henderson Courtney Stover Ila Day Alice Johnson Charles Eastman Farm Bureau Victory Gardens Neal Pendleton Ethel MacDonald Grange Ida Rose Julia Field Home County Welfare Committee Lillian Rogers Edna Burns Red Cross Front Street Elks Club the Grange Annie Lemont Ida Oliver Marie Hamblett Marty McGlinchy Nelmarie Kelsey Mabel Tibbetts

Redemption dates for dealers 1 0 U s extended by OPA Augusta

The Office of Price Administration in Augusta relayed extended redemption dates for I O U s to the War Price and Rationing Board. Dealers and suppliers must turn in uncollectable notes by March 15 16 and 17. other dates show early March extensions with payments to suppliers by March 22 24 25 30 and 31 or April 1. Bangor police seek James E Green who escaped from Fairfield sanatorium after leaving Thomaston prison with $6 stolen. Green wore blue overcoat grey suit white shirt green tie brown shoes.

Office of Price Administration Augusta I O. Us I. O. Us Bangor James E. Green Fairfield Thomaston Green

Woolwich News Highlights Local Social and Civic Activity

Harold L Berry returns to Camp Davis after a ten day furlough with his father Alvin Berry. Obituary notice for Mrs Emmeline Lavigne of Portland. Sunday school contest at Day’s Ferry ends with Robert Reed’s side ahead and a party planned. Red Cross canvass reports strong participation and lists area volunteers across Woolwich and Sagadahoc Ferry. Local meetings include Woolwich Union for Christian Service and Day’s Ferry Community events. Community notices include births, visits, and residents moving or returning to work.

Harold L. Berry Camp Davis N. C Alvin Berry Berry Massachusetts Emmeline Lavigne Augustus Lavigne Portland Garfield Day's Ferry Robert Reed Jennie Howe No. 6 Woolwich Red Cross Edward V. Reed War Fund Leaverett Welch Mountain District Oolan Dodge Meadow Road Stuart Chapin Murphy's Corner Harold Roberts Isaphene Dolloff Center William Thornton North Woolwich William Berry Montsweag Woolwich Union For Christian Service Cherrie Club Judson Soule

Lions Club St Patrick's Party At Sedgwick

Bath Lions Club hosts its second annual St Patrick's Day dinner and dance at the Sedgwick Wednesday night starting at eight. Food shortages mean Lions and their ladies eat at home then attend the dance with Lee Man's orchestra providing music and tickets available at the door.

Bath Lions Club Sedgwick Leeman

Lively Contests At Election Of Subordinates In 1943 City Government

All major city officials were re elected at the inauguration of the 1943 City Government in a night of five lively races at City Hall. The Knox and Lincoln Railway seat and Board of Assessors drew most attention with multiple ballots before a winner emerged, including Leslie J. Wold re elected after five ballots.

City Hall Board of Assessors Nates Donald D. Young City Con Knox Lincoln Leslie J. Wold L. Eugene Thebeau Wilmer I. Voorhees Percy W. Kingsbury U. S. Army Camp Devens Harry L. Thompson Dana W. York John R. Newell Walter C. Roger Philip H. Oliver Kriegsbury John F. Bowie Thompson Thayer Newell Edmund A Rothwell Earle B. Lermond Kingsbury Philip L. Eaton Moriarty Rothwell Capt Gaudreau Mr. York Eva Fulton

Errant Names From Local Ledger Read As Fragment

A fragmented list shows several personal names including John W. Shepard, Harold Tobey, Rita Sullivan, Harold Walker, Leslie Wold, Joseph Legendre, Howard Kirkpatrick, Fred Bogzs, and others such as Arthur Brown and J. Edward Drake. No clear context or complete entries accompany the names.

Knight found frozen near home. case reopened for autopsy

Reports indicate Knight was found apparently frozen to death last November 15 in front of his residence. County attorney says circumstances justify exhumation and autopsy after investigation officials closed the case.

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John L. Tack Register John LL Jack Merchants Mutual Casualty Company Main Street Buffalo William Stern Waterville Howard Carlton Arrowsie Rol and Carlton Gertrude Greenleaf John Perkins Hallowell Dorothy Bubier Joan Boudreau Joan Bobby Boudreau Philip Boudreau Gladys Frye Warren Gray Betty Grindell George Warren J. E. Hogan Bryant Larrabee Grove Charles Grove Jean Charles, Jr Grove Rufus W. Lombard Albert White Edna Patricia William Ketchum Caroline Savage Roy Moore U.’S Charles Butler Washington, D. C Marcia Stinson Earl Stimpson Harold Gilmore Cape Neddick Katherine Ann Gordon Lake Fred Beaney Maurice Shea Forrest Baker Eben Dana Clinton Harry Muckler Bath Iron Works Beatrice McIntosh Volpe Construction Co Harthy Hathorn Wakefield Stewart McFacern South Portland McEachern Frances Wright Richard Stinson Billy Hartley Hathorn Lions Club ST. Patrick’s Party Thomspson Minehees Wold Thebeau Mr. Voorhees Mr Wold Voorhees Corforoms of Ascotslix Berongs Industries, Inc
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