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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1945

Page

4

Wiscasset Town Meeting Adopts Free High School Plan

Wiscasset opened its annual meeting using the Australian ballot system. Officers elected included Alton E. Ames as first selectman and Samuel J. Sewall as town treasurer. Voted to establish and maintain a Free High School to replace Wiscasset academy, with $7,500 raised for the high school and additional funds for repairs and staff. Red Cross drive exceeded quota at $2,945. Community events and society meetings noted, with plans for an all-day vestry session on April 3.

Wiscasset Alton E. Ames John F. Jackson Kenneth C. Cain Tow Samuel J. Sewall Harvey R. Pease Fred W. Blagdon Carl Boudin Fred A. Soule Frank B. Adams C. Blagdon Alton Erskine Charles S. Sewall Harvey Pease Harry Mosher Charles E. Knight Wiscasset Academy

Birthday Buffet for Mrs. Crosman Highlighted by Family

A birthday buffet at the Mason home on Bradford Street honored Mrs. Benjamin Crosman on March 18 with gifts flowers and four cakes. Attendees included Crosman family friends and relatives from Brunswick and nearby towns. Holy Week services were announced for Congregational and St Philip's churches with Easter events and attendance details.

Benjamin Crosman Charles E. Mason Wilbur Cowley Benjamin Cowley Pearl Harbor Brunswick Edward Coleman Susan Congregational Church Our Lord St. Philip’s Church George G. Chiera Robert H. Heigham Union St. Philip's Church Chiera Wiscasset Academy Clara Dow Walter Dow Elaine Monre Carlene Shea Marilyn Petrie Robert Adams Valeria Bean Eva Gorham Ronald Hodgdon Billie Ingram Helen Knight Aurolyn Rines Bertha Wakefield Ray Dalton Harold Downey Marjorie Holbrook Polly Jackson Barbara Merry Richard Nason Wilberta Nichols Geneva Sherman John Webber Lillian Eastman Christine Erskine Mary Fahey Evelyn Gorham Alberta Grover Robert Grover Ruth Jackson Shirley Potter William Rines Lincoln Lodge No. 3 Clyson Lewis Gordon Lewis Belgium Bradford - Sortwell - Wright Post American Legion First Congregational Church Janet Hughes Bangor Harold Campbell Federal Street Dorothy Fischer New York Carrie G. McKenney Union Street Harry Bailey James Cox Brockton Mass Cpl Robert Bryant Leland Bryant Helen Fragamat Columbus Cpl. Bryant Lockbourne Army Air Base Edward H. Crosman St. Andrews Hospital Boothbay Harbor John Verdone Belmont E. H. Crosman Clarence Haskell Winthrop Crosman Water Street

Law Enforcement Instruction Schools Proving Beneficial

The sixth and seventh in the series of Schools of Instruction sponsored by Sheriff Herbert L. Pinkham were exceptionally well attended by members of the department and community. Continued on page six.

Herbert L. Pinkham

Huntoon Hill Grange Meets With Lincoln County Orange Growers

The Huntoon Hill grange in Wisconsin held a Saturday meeting with over 100 members present. State officers including State Master E. Carroll Bean and State Lecturer Lottie E. Yorke attended, with representatives from Edgecomb Nobleboro Sea Willow Boothbay Meenahga Sheepscot Valley Bunker Hill. A harvest supper followed the instructional session.

School of Instruction Oranges Lincoln County Huntoon Hill Grange Wiscasset E. Carroll Bean Kenduskeag Lottie E. Yorke Winthrop Nellie E. Hascall Flora Grace E. Bean State Home Community Welfare Helen E. Harriman Readfield Edgecomb Nobleboro Sea- Willow Boothbay Meenahga Sheepscot Valley Bunker Hill Huntoon Hill Woolwich Denny's River Franklin South Bridgton

West Bath fellowship party bid farewell to Burnham

A farewell party for Lawrence Burnham was hosted at his parents’ home in West Bath with games and dancing. He departed March 27 for Fort Devens.

Lawrence Burnham Irving Burnham Fort Devens Sarah Galvin Greenleaf West Somerville Mass Greenleaf Marshall Boudreau West Bath Grange Hall Red Cross E. W. Haggett Earle Donnell Walter Marco Velma Cooke Llewellyn Rogers Howard McDonald F. W. Larrabee Sidney Pendleton Francis Deehan Elmer Hodgkins Bath E. B. Noyes Everett Mona Cole Lewiston Clarence White Peter Leroy Bath Memorial Hospital Erwin Wharff Leroy Oxton Boston Evelyn White U. of M Bert White Sanfords Crossing Mabel Morton Overlock Maynard Carleton Morton Augusta Laura Whitmore Eva Dunn Lorraine Robert Killam Pfc Walter B. Killam USA Gardiner Franks Deehan Edgar Finley Auburn George Booker Dorothy Williams Columbia University Jeanette Williams Forsythe Clinic Emer Williams Joseph Stetson Brunswick G. C. Smith Archibald McCoy W. T. Withington Greenwood Edward Mank Wiscasset Clifford Whalen Dorothy Guilford Elmer Williams Raymond Hilliard Warren Babbidge, Jr

Instruction School At West Bath Grange

Representatives from nearly every Sagadahoc County grange attended a school of instruction at West Bath grange hall with State Master Carroll Beane presiding. The event was delayed by Beane’s illness but drew five state officers and many members. West Bath hosted a clam chowder reception after the session.

Sagadahoc County West Bath Grange Hall Carroll Beane Kenduskeag Beane Pomona West Bath Woolwich Dromore Dirigo Enterprise Topsham Sagadahoc Bodwell Progressive Auburn Lottie York Winthrop Heten” Harrimar Readfield

Keith Atwood Recovering After Tuesday Surgery

Keith Atwood undergoes surgery at Maine General Hospital in Portland and is reported to be recovering nicely.

Keith Atwood Maine General Hospital Portland

West Bath Elects New Board At Annual Town Meeting

West Bath held its annual town meeting Tuesday last week at Grangehall. A new board of selectmen was chosen: Joseph W. Larrabee, first. William Ketchum, second. Elmer R. Williams, third. They will serve as assessors, overseers of the poor, forest fire wardens and road commissioners.

West Bath Grangehall Joseph W. Larrabee William Ketchum Elmer R. Williams Harry J. Rich Courtney Stover Alice R. Small Lillian H. MacDonald Ida C. Stover Frank A. French Albert J. White Dora Austin Fred A. Bubier Edward K. Thompson Loring D. Small Charles Webster

Woolwich Red Cross War Fund Committee Named

The Woolwich committee for the Red Cross War Fund drive lists chair Mrs Edward V Reed and 25 members. To date Woolwich has collected 625 dollars. last year 1027 was raised, with a goal to match or surpass it. Drive headquarters at Central Maine Power Co in Bath stay open all week.

Wiscasset Red Cross War Fund Robert H. Heigham Masonic Hall Walter Dow Red Men's Hall Aurolyn Rines Barbara Merry Valeria Bean Walter Dow, Jr Ralph Gross Riley Woolwich Edward V. Reed Fernald Bailey Leverett Welch Edward Carr James Dunton Chester Leeman Eos Sanders Edward Carter Guy Cromwell George Wright Albert Temple William Thornton Harold Roberts Ssaphene Dolloff Ossian Dodge James Thorpe Alton Munsey Merton Bearce Edward Burns Phil Staley Charles Haley Ivory Strout Freeman Oliver Fred Mullin Percy Marston Marion Cromwell Central Maine Power Co Bath

Stephen Emero Host To His Playmates Birthday Party

Master Stephen Emero son of Mr and Mrs Donald Emero of Rich's Hill Road West Bath entertained playmates Saturday afternoon for his second birthday. Guests included Nancy Ardell Emery sister of the host Mrs Stanley DeWitt and John Mrs Heywood Newcomb and Frank W Sparks Mrs Francis Bertrand Betsy and Dean Mrs Charles H Cahill Jr and Charles H III. The dining room featured pastel Easter colors and a decorated cake with center candies. Ice cream crackers and cake were served and adults joined for tea.

Stephen Emero Donald Emero Rich's Hill Road West Bath Stephen Nancy Ardell Emery Stanley DeWitt John Heywood Newcomb Frank W. Sparks Francis Bertrand Betsy Dean Charles H. Cahill, Jr Charles H., III

Mrs Caverly and daughter visit Haddonfield guests

Mrs Herbert Caverly and her daughter Lardina from Haddonfield New Jersey and formerly of Bath arrived Easter weekend as guests of Mr and Mrs Charles Bartlett on Middle Street. They will be joined Thursday by Dr Caverly who recently sold his Bath business to take up similar duties in Haddonfield as an oral surgeon.

Upper Federal Street Charles Grover South Walpole Mass Frank A. Bean Hodge Street Mayo Bath Edwin L. Holbrook Wiscasset Bath Memorial Hospital Holbrook Lester R. Holbrook Lester R., Jr Julia B. Lewis Federal Street J. Clifton Lewis Sgt Eugene Lewis Philippines Sgt. Lewis United States Pacific Merle Foy Src Carleton Foye Federal Dead River Henry Washburn Bingham Washburn Bath Iron Works John Hutchins Livermore Falls Richard Foye Celia O'Brien Portland Foye Barbara E. Sullivan U. of M Leslie Sullivan Richard Knibble Boston Bradford Street J.g Roland A. Tarbox Martha S. Tarbox Hooper Street May Sherman Sherman Charles Barnes Liberty Bernard W. McFadden Middle Street Leland Brown Leland Greenleaf Fort Devens Army Charles McEwen Andover Warren Babbidge Philip Burns John Hayward Carroll Wing Arthur Wing Edward Burns Fred Hayward Littleton N H Herbert Caverly Lardina Haddonfield N. J Charles Bartlett Caverly

Easter Sunday Services Across Woolwich and Montsweag

Woolwich First Baptist and Montsweag Baptist plan Easter Sunday services with morning and late morning sessions, Mrs. J M Gowdey delivering a Triumph sermon and appearances of Jesus after the Resurrection. Local clubs and personal notes follow in a busy Woolwich community update.

Pvt Verna Staples Home On Ten Day Furlough

Pvt Verna Staples daughter of Mr and Mrs Burleigh Staples of 401 Lark Street is home on a ten day furlough from Ft Oglethorpe Georgia after completing six weeks of basic training. She will resume duty and continue training as an X ray technician.

Verna Staples Burleigh Staples Lark Street Ft. Oglethorpe Georgia Pvt Staples

Dresden Losses and Local Happenings This Week

Mrs. Bernard Bailey broke an arm after a fall. A Sunday school was formed at Dresden Center led by Evangelist and Mrs. Henderson. Palm Sunday services featured Dr. Alexander Cairns with the sermon The Great King. junior sermon Seeing. soloist Mrs. Clayton Mayers. organist Mrs. Leda Pray. Chester Dorr’s birthday was celebrated by relatives. the Dorr family now resides at the former Frank Cate homestead. A fire destroyed the Walton Good home. Bridge Academy students saved furniture. cause unknown. Mrs. Harold Bickford recovering after surgery at Gardiner General Hospital. Local talent to present Grandpa's Twin Sister with a cast list. Town officers reelected. budgets set for repairs and services. lower bridge to remain unrepaired until after the war.

Bernard Bailey Dresden Center Henderson Gardiner Alexander Cairns Clayton Mayers Leda Pray Chester Dorr Dorr Frank Cate Wiscasset Walton Good Carroll Richmond Bridge Academy Harold Bickford Gardiner General Hospital Grandpa Wilmot Trussell Maggie Marguerite Mayers Louise Harold Houdlette William R. Houdlette

Captain Buckley Guest At A Bath Dinner Party

Mrs. Sadie Sarkis hosted a supper for her guest Captain Paul Buckley USAAF who has returned from 16 months in the Italian theater. Buckley, formerly with Bath Iron Works, spoke of Italian life and war experiences while guests included the Sarkis family and several Bath and Brunswick locals on furlough or serving overseas.

Sadie Sarkis High Street Paul Buckley Portsmouth N. H Buckley Bath Iron Works Sarkis Arthur George Ernest

Card of Thanks from Woolwich Family March 1945

The Holbrook family expresses sincere thanks to the Ladies Auxiliary of Nequasset Mothers Club of Nequasset Oakhurst Dairy and Fellow Producers friends and neighbors for kindness sympathy and floral tributes during their bereavement in Woolwich Maine. Mr and Mrs Lester Holbrook and Son March 27 1945.

Ladies Auxiliary Nequasset Mothers Club of Nequasset Oakhurst Dairy Lester Holbrook

Wrecking Crane Clears Derailed Cement Cars

Traffic resumed after a derailment as two cement cars were moved by a giant crane nicknamed the big hook from Portland. Rails were replaced and 60 workers toiled from the railroad dining car to complete repairs on the main line, with schedules routed over a temporary track.

Portland

Correction notices and Bay Point items from a winter week

Bay Point notes corrects Stanley Ward Thorne S1c and cites nephew Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fry calling on friends Friday. Mr. Thorn returned to a Florida base Saturday. Ice and snow cover the Kennebec area, three inches of new snow, cold ground delaying Arbutus buds. Families move, visits to Bath and Boston noted, George Gates buys a car to support defense work. Red Cross calls remain complex. response steady. Mrs. James Oliver affected Friday evening. slowly improving.

Stanley Ward Thorne Robert Fry Thorn Florida Kennebec G. C. Day Bath George Gates Boston James Oliver Stanley Edward Thorn Maurice Hinckley H. A. Spinney

Rebuilt Saw Mill Now In Operation At Winnegance

The rebuilt John G. Morse & Sons sawmill at Winnegance is in full operation after a October fire caused by lightning. A modern plant with individual electric motors replaces the old structure, built during fall and winter with a small crew. An ancestor of the operators came from Small Point to run tide mills in the district, and the new mill is expected to serve for many years.

John G. Morse & Sons Winegance Winneganee Small Point Presen John G. Morse & Son Bath Phippsbur Old Pond

Also Mentioned on This Page

Marco Club Albert Bailey William Cossette Wylie Munsey Leland Foster Organ Society Congregational Vestry Larrabee Society Grace M. Sewall Carolyn S. Varney Jack Winters Earl Colby Francisco Joe Marsh Bert Bert Childer E Marce U. S. Brewers Foundation Maine Frank H. Holley Main ST Waterville Lincoln County Sheriff West Bath Grange Board of Selectmen Edward Brown William Hennessey Dam Constable James B. Lemont Courtney E. Stover Edna Higgins William Bailey Percy Hiebrook Olive White Stanley Williams Foster's Point Woolwich Red Cross War Fund Committee First Baptist Church Woolwich Center J. M. Gowdey Church School B.Y.F Jesus Montsweag Wiscasset Baptist Church James Bailey Anna Soule Samuel J. E. Soule Gertrude Gowdey Florence Hathorne Marion Berry Hilton Soule Judson Soule Cora Sutter George Gavett Good Will Club Harry Fitch Armed Services Spinning Wheel Club Charles H. Hunnewell Algent Florence Carlton Samuel P. Buck Conway Richard Woolley U.S.A Harold Woolley Bath Road Albert Seigars North Woolwich Newcastle Seigars Ham Sasanoa Bluffs Tampa Fla Carlton Bridge Sagadahoc Ferry Helen Price Maxine Walker Frank J. Walker River Road Miss Walker Louise Cerica Swampscott Martha Leeman Harold Leeman Miss Leeman University of Maine Avis Mars Alton Berry Merle Jameson Marlene Dresden John G. Morse & S Winnegance Las Fall Nse the Times CO Front Street
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