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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1945

Page

6

Scouts of Troop 53 Observe Parents Night at K C Hall

Scouts of Troop 53 held Parents Night at K C hall with about 200 adults and friends in attendance. Senior Patrol Leader Romeo Biette led the meeting as badges were awarded to Richard St Pierre Edmund Perault and Julian Levois for Tenderfoot tests amid demonstrations in knotting First Aid and signaling. Carol Cyr and Romeo Biette performed musically and the troop announced camporee plans for June with 3 sabes. Local officers and volunteers assisted including Alex Burgess, Doyle, and the laments of uniforms bought via Morris Poinech.

K. C. Hall Cayouette Tenderfoot Romeo Biette Richard St. Pierre Edmund Perault Julian Levois Alex Burgess Ernest Purdy Eas Sabes

Annual Police Ball A Brilliant Affair

The Eighth Annual Earl of the Bath Police Ball filled the State Armory in a grand night of dance with hundreds packing the floor. Mayor and Mrs Valur Rogers led the intermission grand march followed by City officials, dignitaries, and guests including Mr and Mrs Doyle and Mr and Mrs Farrell.

Cooper Doyle Cliff Leeman Sus Weston and Williams John Foles Joseph Thibodeau Wendall Williams Ray Howe John Kelliher Frank Morrriy Byron Clark Edward Newell Morris S. Poinech Clothing The Bath Police Geportmeit Piicuis State Arrmory Valur Rogers Felery M. Doyle Duncan Farrell Farrell Marshall Warren F Cooper Joseph Williams Williams Waldo Weston Weston

Afternoon Tea Honors Mrs Genie Daly in Portland

Mrs Genie Daly of Portland attended a Grace church tea where the Women's Auxiliary and St Marys Guild presented a money wedding gift. Mrs Charles M Tubbs led the presentation as guests enjoyed spring flowers and pouring by Mrs Frederick E Drake and Mrs W Henry Double. Mrs Daly planned luncheon at Mrs Drakes home before returning to Portland. Her June 1 wedding to Rev Burton L Linscott will be at Emmanuel chapel, St Lukes Cathedral, with summer work in Maine and missionary plans in Hawaii.

Genie Daly Portland Grace Church Women’s Auxiliary St. Mary's Guild Charles M. Tubbs Drake Burton L. Linscott Bar Harbor Emmanuel Chapel St. Luks Cathedral Episcopal Church Maine Isl Frederick E. Drake W Dayton Hill Anna M Trott Warren Hawley

Boy Scout Fund Drive Trails Behind Goal

Local Boy Scout fund drive shows progress well short of target. Community volunteers and organizers plan further solicitations at the Thursday meeting to boost contributions and reach needed support.

Brunswick Woman Suffers Injuries at Work

Mrs Christie Washburn sustained injuries while at her position at Bath Memorial Works. She was struck by a moving object at the factory and transported to the hospital by emergency services. Conditions reported as comfortable, with officials noting the injury may not be serious.

Christie Washburn Bath Iren

Auburn family returns after stay with neighbors on Dike road

Mrs Harold FP and her ten year old son Frederick, with Constance, return to Auburn ten days after visiting Mr and Mrs Josey on Madden Dike road. Mrs Ham, formerly Elizabeth Milton of Bath, had prior work with the Times Co.

Harold FP Constance Frederick Auburn Josey Madden Dike Road Ham Elizabeth Milton Bath the Times Co

Myrtle Lodge Bath Odd Ladies Celebrate 45th Anniversary

Myrtle Lodge of Odd Ladies held a 45th anniversary banquet at G A R Hall with guests including the Lacy Governors Mrs Netta Merrow and conductor Mrs Verna Miller of Auburn. Charter members Lizzie French Mabel Shepard Gertrude Stewart Mary Curtis Lizzie B C Chaney received corsages and the cake cut by Mrs Chaney.

Gertrude Stewart Mary Curtis Lizzie B. C. Chaney Amos Perry Hazel Shottler Nellie Hunt Alfreda Holt Hunt Myrtle Lodge Beardsweere Currie Brene Addison Bath New Lodge Lodge Merrow Miller

Increase Aid To China Reported With Inflation Pressure

Mr Carey notes a rise in aid to China in the first eight months, totaling 2 013 284 dollars, about 40 percent higher than a year ago, with a 200 percent rise in efficiency over two years. Donors may contribute via the National War Fund United China Relief or China Relief direct. Mr and Mrs George E Levyn of Turners Court visited Boston Friday afternoon.

Chey Carey Organizo Orn Cink America China National War Fund United China Relief China Relief Direct George E. Levyn Turner's Court Boston

Charlotte’s Pupils Delight With An Excellent Exhibition

Charlotte's dance recital at Morse High auditorium Wednesday evening wowed Bath audiences. The show featured Madelyn Oliver and Beverly Curran in the Indian number with Priscilla Witham leading. Jo an Osborne and Betty Chadbourne in GI Joe and Tico Tico numbers. solo pieces by Fay Pye and Thelma Black. Baby numbers drew applause. Charlotte's Hungarian dance impressed, gowns worn by Charlotte and Evelyn Jean Bold stood out, marking one of the most successful seasons for Charlotte's classes.

Charlotte Morse High Auditorium Bath Paul Hart Madelyn Oliver Beverly Curran Priscilla Witham Joan Osborne Betty Chadbourne Little Fay Pye Sandra Sprinkle Thelma Black Chariotte Evelyn Jean Bold

Dike PTA closes busy season with new chairmen named

Dike PTA held its final meeting of the season in the schoolhouse. Mrs. Hogan thanked outgoing committee chairs and introduced the new ones for program publicity benevolence hospitality and room representative. The group agreed to greet suggestions for next year and noted a $240 Visual Aid setup funded by past events.

Dike Pta Hogan Program Bourque Libby Soniayv Langpenn Coombs Tardiff Leoshner Portland Austin Dike School Miss Nutting J. Mullaney

Recruiting Officers to Visit Bath for Enlistment Interviews

Sgt Emily Sremec and Lt Caroline Pirin of the Women's Army Corps will hold recruitment interviews at Bath city hall on Saturdays from 11 AM to 3:30 PM. Recruits are being enlisted for general assignments with post basic training classifications adjusted to abilities and Army needs.

Emily Sremec WAC T . Caroline Pirin Women’s Army Corps Ft. Preble Postland Bath Eagh City Hall Army Szemec Eagle River Wis Maine Maren Manchester N. H Maine Tech Pirih Burgettstown Fort Devens Mass Providence R. I Portland Eastland Fort Deate Fort Preble

M Phee Babine Wedding at St Marys Church

Dorothy R Babine daughter of E A Babine married Pvt Lawrence L McPhee U S A son of James G McPhee at St Marys Catholic church last Wednesday at nine. Fr John A Cummings performed the single ring ceremony. The couple had a breakfast with about 40 relatives and friends. The bride wore a powder blue suit with navy accessories and a corsage of rosebuds and forget me nots. Attendant was Stella M Babine and John FE Clukey U S N attended the groom. The couple will reside with the bride’s parents while Mr McPhee trains and Mrs McPhee resumes work at Metropolitan Life Insurance Co.

Dorothy R. Babine E.A. Babine West Street Lawrence L. McPhee James G. McPhee Old Town St.Mary's Catholic Church John A. Cummings Stella M. Babine John FE. Clukey U.S. N South Pacific Betty McPhee Frank White Auburn Bath Morse High Metropolitan Life Insurance Co University of Maine Navy Department Bath Iron Works Carabelle Fla McPhee

Heroic Homecoming of SGT Herbert Cook from Nazi Prison

Staff Sgt. Herbert Cook USAAF son of Mr and Mrs Arthur C Cook of 17 Valley Road returned from a German POW camp. He was shot down over Kiel May 22 1942 and spent seven months in a German hospital before Stalag 11B Fallingbostel. After 60 day furlough he joins Atlantic City recuperation. His brother Sgt Vincent Cook remains a POW captured Feb 4 1944 and rumored near liberation by Russians near Vienna.

Herbert Cook USAAF Arthur C. Cook Valley Road Germany Cook Kiel Stalag Fallingbostel Hanover Atlantic City Vincent Cook Herbert Vienna

Surprise Shower for Miss Lydia D. Smith

A surprise miscellaneous shower and dessert honored Miss Lydia D. Smith whose wedding to Ensign William S. Spann U S N R will occur Sunday June 3. Hosted by Mrs. John Parker at Summer Street, gifts presented by Gerry Parker with Cupid’s basket. Attendees included Mrs. Rupert H. Baxter Mrs. Claude Gillette Mrs. Bruce H M White Mrs. Mary Hawley and others from Topsham.

Lydia D. Smith William S. Spann U.S.N.R John Parker Summer Street Parker Virginia Gerry Louise Dole Barbara Danforth Rupert H. Baxter Claude Gillette Bruce H. M. White Mary Hawley Topsham Lucy Crouch Patricia Hawley Desmond Carole Hall Jane Trott Frances’ Callan Mary Morse Jane Stevens Ruth Small Mary Pierce

Bath manpleads guilty on license and DUI charges

George E. Davis of Bath pleaded guilty in Bath Municipal Court to operating a motor vehicle without a license and driving under the influence. Judge Gardiner R. Deering fined $100 with $5.15 costs. Davis appealed to the Sagadahoc County Superior Court June term. A Manchester man was ordered to pay $5.15 costs on intoxication charge.

George E. Davis Bath Gardiner R. Deering Mr. Davis Sagadahoc County Manchester N. H

Memorial Day Observance at West Bath Grange

West Bath Grange held a Memorial Day program with about 45 attending. The evening featured America sung by members, a talk on the meaning of Memorial Day by Persis Miller, and readings including In Flanders Field by Edwin Haggett. A tableau Memorial Day with a candlelight ceremony, a Roosevelt tribute, a penny match winner, a Memorial Day Quiz, and The Battle Hymn of the Republic closed the evening with dancing and refreshments.

West Bath Grange America Persis Miller Edwin Haggett Flanders Field Marie White Dorothy Pecci Elizabeth Young Gladys Deehan Roosevelt Ella Coombs Annie Lemont Hilda Staples Vivian White Mary Deehan Betty Weeks Frank Donnell Grange Martha Crocker

War Bonds and Stamps Rally At Huse School

A bond rally at Huse Memorial School raised 10420.60 in war bond and stamp sales for the year. Sanford Nickerson, Bath War Finance Chairman, announced the total as pupils performed patriotic songs and recitations, with grade three and six leading in contributions.

Huse Memorial School Sanford B. Nickerson Bath War Finance Nickerson Keith Crockett Gary McCormick Herbert Anderson Elvira Pecci Jean Abbott

Surprise Shower for Margaret K. Sampson

A pantry and kitchen shower was hosted for Margaret K. Sampson on Monday evening by her aunt Mrs. Edward C. Johnson. The event at the Sampson home on High Street celebrated her upcoming June 8 marriage to Edward Butterfield of Granite Street.

Margaret K. Sampson John Sampson High Street

Identity Unknown opens at Uptown theater June 12

Robert Newman wrote Identity Unknown as a film script first and then adapted it into a novel for publication. The Uptown theater will screen the picture starting June 12, reversing the usual path from book to film.

Uptown Robert Newman

Bowdoinham Social News and Memorial Day Observances

A surprise house warming for Mr and Mrs Eli Miner occurred Monday with gifts, games, and refreshments and guests listed. Memorial Day events Wednesday featured a full program at Merrymeeting Grange hall with songs recitations and an address by Rev David Hickland, followed by Legion-led cemetery services and flag placement. Obituary notes include Marshall Merryman who died in Portland May 23 after illness, with details of his life and survivors. Personal items recount visits and travels of local residents and family news across Bowdoinham and nearby towns.

Eli Miner Richard Denham Lewis Lucy Daniel Rogers Irving Prindall Hollis Temple Arnold Lamoreau Edward Haley Vernon Yates Merrymeeting Grange Hall Paul West Nancy Durgin Doris Labbe Betty Allen Arlene White Dorothy Small Barbara Koehling Janice White Lowell Lamoreau Clita Lawrence Burleigh Pratt Donald Miner Joan Humphrey David Hickland Richmond Methodist Church Emerson Lane Post American Legion Water Front Edward Baker Ernest Frye Chester Hobart Erle Browne William Maloon Frank Emma Rogers Merryman Bowdoin Portland Florence Bailey Wiscasset George Walter Medford Mass Sagadahoe Grange Freeport Burr's Cemetery Bert Merrill Barbara Ruth George Hackett Charles Hackett Bristol New Harbor Elmer Raymond Pearl Gladys Doris Raymond Ralph Purington Erland Rogers George Brawn Beverly Pearl Raymond Richmond Ada Briary

Next D A R Meeting Set at Mi nott House

The June meeting of the D A R will be held at the Mi nott House in Phippsburg on June 5. Activities include Roll Call a review of historical novels a Flag Day poem and a special guest speaker. Members should notify Miss Alice Varney before Saturday to aid preparations.

D.A. R Minott House Phippsburg Alice Varney

Pro Burial Mass for Two Bath Youths Died in Service

A Solemn Requiem Pro Burial Mass will be offered at St Marys church Decoration Day at 830 for Pfe Richard J Cummings USMC and Ralph W MacDonald C2c USN. Bath Elks sponsor the service with local Knights of Columbus and Boy Scouts in attendance.

St. Mary’s Church Pfe Richard J. Cummings USMC Ralph. W MacDonald USN Bath Lodge of Elks The Elks Sagadahoc Council of Knights of Columbus Army Navy Rockland Cummings Iwo Jime United States Mar Cummings Morse High School Morse St Mary's Biuth Lodge of Elks St. Mary's Iwo Jima

Aldermen Confirm Constable Appointment and License Hearing

The Board of Aldermen met Monday at City Hall with the Overseers of the Poor to discuss city farm matters but took definite action by confirming David McKella as a constable. A victualer's license hearing for Sam Povich of Middle Street was ordered for Monday at 7 30 p m. Memorial Day will see stores closed all day. shops and barber shops will stay open Thursday.

Board of Aldermen City Hall Poor Department David McKella Sam Povich Middle Street

Mattress Blaze Averts Major Damage At Pleasant Ave Home

An alarm from Box 213 at 7 4 Monday evening sent the fire department to Fre Cotton's Pleasant Avenue home for a mattress blaze. Fire was quickly extinguished with little damage, limited to the mattress.

Fir Department Pleasant Avenue

Public Library Closed All Day on Memorial Day

The Public Library will be closed all day tomorrow in observance of Memorial Day. Patrons are advised to plan accordingly and note library services will resume on the following business day.

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