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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1945

Page

2

National Boys Week Honors Roosevelt Message to Clubs

President Roosevelt congratulates the Boys' Clubs of America as National Boys Week runs April 2 to 7 marking the 39th anniversary. The nonprofit covers 250 clubs nationwide and highlights youth service, salvage drives, war-bond sales, and Pre-Service Training for future soldiers amid wartime effort. Ex-President Hoover chairs the national board and David W. Armstrong is executive director.

Roosevelt Boys’ Clubs of America William Edwin Hall Pearl Harbor Herbert Hoover National Board of Boys’ Clubs of America David W. Armstrong

Easter Seals Drive Supports Handicapped Children

The article urges purchase of Easter Seals to fund care and education for crippled children locally and nationally. It frames giving as enlightened self interest benefiting society and ending with a note on the upcoming fishing season opening April 1.

Maine warms as ice breaks on rivers and bays

The river has been filled with floating ice and Merrymeeting Bay is breaking up. Ice will move downriver soon and the Kennebec will reopen to navigation, signaling a major fishing season ahead.

Maine Merrymeeting Bay Kennebec

Iron Works Guard Injured After Midnight Vehicle Collision

Elmer Lindie a Bath Iron Works guard is hospitalized with cuts bruises and possible fractures after an auto driven by Ernest G Sarkis of Boston struck him at King and Washington streets during shift change. Lindie a World War I veteran holds the Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star and Croix de Guerre and has worked at the Iron Works since 1943 as a guard.

Elmer Lindie Bath Iron Works Corp Bath Iron Works Ernest G. Sarkis Boston Bath Lindie King and Washington Streets Iron Works Sarkis Bath Police Maurice W. Greenlaw Bath Iron Works Guards Dennys Road Sv ¥Bit Lindie

Mohiba Ball to Choose Queen at Morse High

Morse High School hosts the Mohiba Ball in the school gym Friday night April 13. A Mohiba Queen will be chosen by votes attached to tickets and the Talent Parade. Each class lists three candidates led by Senior Hope Reed and others across four classes.

Former Bath Boy Leads Fleet of 36 Vessels

Commodore Carter organizes a fleet lineup featuring 36 vessel types and cites a former Bath boy as leading the effort.

BATH Carter

Early Strawberries and Blossoms Found in Pecci Garden

Fred Pecci on High Street reports a surprise harvesting scene as his sheltered south facing strawberry bed reveals large blossoms and small green berries. Straw bedding with sprouted oats has taken root, marking an unusually early fruiting season for the longtime gardener.

Fred Pecci High Street Pecci

Tin Can Drive Scheduled as City Salvage Push

The city will hold its next tin can collection on May 2 with city trucks picking up cans from homes. The Salvage Committee also voted to donate $100 to the Red Cross War Fund, funded by prior tin can sales.

John Parker Red Cross War Fund Ormer

Edgett Street Resident Builds Cottage at Popham Beach

Omar King from South Portland visited Edgett Street with his parents and spent time at Popham Beach where he is constructing a new cottage on Rockledge Hill and demolishing his camp on the shore.

Omar King Arthur King Edgett Street South Portland Popham Beach Rockledge Hill

Promotions and homecomings of Bath area service members

The Bath Maine area reports multiple updates on soldiers and sailors. Edward Brown Jr. earns promotion to sergeant after enlisting May 10 and serving as a welder at Bath Iron Works. Robert McLellan sails for overseas duty after two years in service. Pvt Francis W. Stover and Pvt Stephen Crosby return to U S soil after injuries in Europe. Leo Couture arrives on leave from the Navy in the South Pacific. Henry Harvey and Courtland Court land officers advance in the Army Air Forces and pilot training programs. Military families share news of promotions, injuries, training, and homeward movements amid World War II.

Robert McLellan U.S.N Newport R. IL Great Lakes Calif Robert Bath Iron Works Albert McLellan Front Street Leo Couture USN Navy Southern Pacific Peter Couture Liberty Street Leo M.hs Eighth Air Force England Henry L. Harvey North Monmouth Sophie L. Harvey Edward Paul John Harvey Waterstreet Hallowell Army Air Forces Bath Cpl Harvey 55Th Elwyn G. Righetti San Luis Obispo Hitler Monmouth Augusta RAF Courtland Ala David E. Cressey Scott P. Cressey Washington Street AAF Coleen DeLong Decatur Army Air Forces Pilot School Army Air Forces Training Command

Gilbert J. Ames Receives Silver Wings at Stockton Graduation

After completing months of training Gilbert J. Ames receives the silver wings of an Army Air Forces Pilot at Stockton Field California during recent graduation exercises. He is placed on active duty immediately joining alumni who served heroically across global war fronts from the Army Air Forces Training Command Pilot School.

Army Air Forces George M. Ames Woolwich Gilbert J. Ames Stockton Field Stockton California Army Air Forces Training Command

Henderson Joins 488th Port Battalion Overseas

Technician Fifth Grade Nor quant H Henderson of Bath Maine serves with the 488th Port Battalion a stevedoring unit for the Mediterranean Theater of Operations The battalion has 18 months overseas loading and unloading thousands of ships with war material for the Armies

Norquant H. Henderson Charles H. Henderson High Street Bath Maine 488Th Peninsular

Record of 188th Company battalion overseas service

The unit endured bomb raids and shellfire at Anzio with 26 killed and 60 wounded. Eighteen men died when ships they were unloading were hit. Over 42 days they unloaded 1 160 long tons daily and earned six commendations. In December 1944 at Leghorn harbor they moved 37 275 long tons. January 1945 saw 40 914 long tons plus eight hospital ships. Cpl Henderson earned the Mediterranean Theater Ribbon with two Battle Stars and Good Conduct Medal.

Anzio Leghorn Harbor Cpl Henderson

Makes Urgent Plea For More Unity On Nation's Home Front

A letter from Sgt. Harry Farrington Jr., of Bath Iron Works background, to his parents urges unity at home as strikes continue. He describes seven months on front lines in Germany, harsh conditions, and the need for support for troops, stressing that Union and continued production are essential for victory.

Melvin B. Henderson Washington, D.C Charles T. Henderson High Street Henderson Bath Iron Works Capital Silver Springs Francis Cook Sgt. Henderson Harry Farrington, Jr USA Germany Harry Farrington Hallowell Sgt Farrington Union Sgt. Harry Farrington, Jr

Five Harkins Sons Serve in Armed Forces

Five sons of Thomas Harkins Sr of Water Street serve in the armed forces. First Sgt. Clarence A. Harkins is in France, Cpl. John H. Harkins is with USAAF in England, Pvt. James E. Harkins with the Seventh Army in France, Tillson W. Harkins in the Navy at Newport after boat training at Sampson, and Andrew J. Harkins enlisted in the Navy on his 17th birthday February 8.

Thomas Harkins Waterstreet Bath Iron Works Iron Works Clarence A. Harkins USA France John H. Harkins USAAF England James E. Harkins Seventh Army Tillson W. Harkins Navy Sampson N. Y Newport, R. I Andrew J. Harkins

Randall Theriault Bride Weds Ralph Randall in Simple City Ceremony

Miss Reta Theriault daughter of Mrs. Mary Theriault and the late Raymond Theriault became the bride of Ralph I. Randall of Houlton in a Saturday ceremony performed by Justice of the Peace Ralph O. Dale at two o'clock. Attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Henry Taylor of Houlton. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Randall of Houlton. The couple left for a honeymoon in Portland.

Reta Theriault Mary Theriault Houlton Raymond Theriault Ralph I. Randall Ralph O. Dale Two O'Cock Henry Taylor Elmer Randall Randall Portland

Bath School Collection Date Announced

Superintendent Loring R. Addison announced Bath will hold a school paper collection on Wednesday, April 11. It was moved from April 5 due to the Huse Memorial school fair. The paper will again be collected by school children.

Bath Loring R. Addison

Dr Kamber Leaves Bath to Enter Army Service

Dr William E Kamber who ran a foot specialty in Bath for four and a half years left for Camp Devens Massachusetts to enter army service. He expected a later call but received orders Friday to report Wednesday. He canceled appointments and closed his Bath office Saturday while selling furnishings and storing equipment. He hopes to return after service. Mrs Kamber will stay in Portland then travel to Petoskey Michigan.

William E. Kamber Front Street Camp Devens Mass Kamber Bath Portland Petoskey Mich

Richard L Bates Birthday Party Celebrates Third

Richard L Bates, son of Mr and Mrs Silas L Bates of 10 Valley Road, was given a birthday party for his third anniversary. The room featured red white and blue decor and patriotic place cards. He opened gifts, helped cut an elaborately decorated cake made by his grandmother and was served ice cream, cookies, and crackers. Guests included Mrs Thomas J Silke and many relatives and friends.

Richard L. Bates Silas L. Bates Valley Road Thomas J. Silke Joanne Fogg Katherine Barter Franklyn Morse Loretta Stanley Donald Lennox Patty Frank Ozzella Carl Roy Losechner Carol

Mohiba Fun Revue Opens Morse High Sale of Tickets

Tickets go on sale late this week for Morse High School Mohiba Fun Revue opening Tuesday night April 10 at 8 30. Candidates for Mohiba Queen span four classes with Hope Still Ree Grace Whittemore Elizabeth Trott Dora Bridges Marylyn Booker Muriel Puliot Frances Downing Ruth Williams Mae Nelson Ann Wilson Frances Young Annette Godfrey. Ticket vote values vary by age and class with student tickets 5 votes and adult 10 votes. ball tickets grant 10 votes for students and 15 for adults. Proceeds benefit the Athletic Field Equipment Fund.

Morse High School Catherine Leonard Hopestill Reed Grace Whittemore Elizabeth Trott Muriel Pouliot Dora Bridges Marilyn Booker Frances Downing Ruth Williams Mae Nelson Annette Godfrey Ann Wilson Frances Young Hopestill Ree Marylyn Booker Muriel Puliot

Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Haley Mourned in Portsmouth Area

Me and Mrs. Raymond Haley of Portsmouth New Hampshire formerly of Bath died Tuesday with Mrs. Haley's mother Mrs. Annie Fletcher of High Street and with Mr. and Mrs. Nat Howe in Ar rowsie. Mr. Haley worked at the Portsmouth Navy Yard.

Raymond Haley Portsmouth N. H Bath Haley Annie Fletcher High Street Nat Howe Arrowsie Portsmouth Navy Yard

Bath Names 1945 Constables For Year By Aldermen

The City of Bath appoints constables for 1945 by Mayor Walter C. Rogers and Aldermen approval. The list includes Chester C. Aderton Henry Albert David Y. Alkazin El mer L. Allard George F. Allen Jesse W. Allen Alden H. Anderson Charles H. Ansert Harold E. Armes and many others, with Dona H. Crosby Ellery M. Doy William E. McLaughlin Ward R. Weston Donald D. Young named as constables.

City of Bath Walter C. Rogers Board of Aldermen Chester C. Aderton Henry Albert David Y. Alkazin Elmer L. Allard George F. Allen Jesse W. Allen Alden H. Anderson Charles H. Ansert Harold E. Armes George H. Avery Carl Banks Harry G. Barrett Forrest J. Barry Harmon O. Barter Elmer F. Blake Howard E. Blake Ralph J. Boardman Dean R. Bonney Weston L. Bonney Philip A. Boyd Frank Bradbury Laurence J. Briggs Edward Brown Frank UH. Brown George C. Brown Maurice Brown Alexander Burgess, Jr Walter H. Butler Irald S. Barter Harold J. Carter Ezio J. Cromer Byron E. Clark Hershon B. Oliver Philip If Oliver William B. Palmer Ludger Pariseau George D. Parshie Arthur Paulin Lynwood Peabody Charles A. Pellett Clarence A. Pendleton Robe Pendleton William C. Perkin Louis A. Perreault Paul Pierce Elton L. Pinkham Erne Pinkham Horace W. Potts Francis W. Powers Howard Pratt Floyd Preble Lewis Prentiss Nathan Press George C. Quicksall Fred W Charles A. Shepard Arbrhai Shocker Hans Sievers Donald N. Small Harold P. Smal George F. Soule Reinhold J. M Steussy Currey H. Stiles Edwi R. Stiles Frank W. Stone Edmund St. Peter Alton L. Stimpson William B. Temple Allen Thayer Charles A. Thay Joseph Thibodeau Edward Thomas Edward P. Thomas Harry Thompson Cyril Thorne Chester H. Totman Arthur G. Wallace Claren A. Warner Harry Warner Kenneth R. Weeks Waldo R. Weton Melvin D. Whittan Josep Williams Wendal William Bertram E. Willis Asa A. Wison Leslie J. Wold Frankie Wright Dana W. York Donald Young Dona H. Crosby Ellery M. Doy William E. McLaughlin Ward R. Weston Donald D. Young

Fire crews respond to two small blazes in Bath area

Firefighters from Engine Four and Central Station rushed to a refuse fire at Bath Iron Works garage on Front Street with Foamite suppression causing no damage. Earlier Frank Turner and Edwin R Andrews helped contain a basement blaze at Bernice Cressey residence using chemicals and booster tanks before Engine Four returned to duty.

Bath Iron Works Bath Iron Works Fir Department Central Fire Frank Turner Hyde Windlas Co Bernice C Cressey Cressey Court Edwin R. Andrews Central Fire Station Engine Four

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Natil Editorial Association Iron Works Guard William D. Watson 66Th Fighter Wing Murray C. Woodbury Burlington United Kingdom Pfc Watson William Watson Center Street Francis W. Stover Patton 3Rd Army U. S. Army Army Air Corps Miami Beach Florida Camp Gordon Georgia Camp Meade Maryland Pvt Stover Nella Stover Old Brunswick Road Douglass Aircraft Factory Long Beach Stephen E. Crosby Winter Street Court Pvt Crosby United States First Army Europe Charles E. Crosby Western Avenue Auburn United States Pfe Maurice D. Puffer Ruth Young Camp Kearns Utah Greensboro N.C Dummer Street Court Life South Carolina Livermore T. Bailey Camp Croft S. C The Times Co L. T. Bailey Lambert Park Pvt. Bailey Hartley E. Lounsbury Jr Hartley Lounsbury Lounsbury U.S. Seventh Army Torrey Rooler Bushing Camp Crest George G. Meade Italy Edgar Fox Linwood Lounsbury Sgt. Harrington Randall—Theriault DR. Kamber Bali King of Bashan Paidaly Rousseau King Features Syndicate, Inc
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