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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1945

Page

4

Wiscasset Club Hosts Veteran Speaker and Information Center

The Maco club met at the Dodge home on Davis Island with 27 members present. Rev. Sidney Dee of Bath spoke on his army chaplaincy from 1939 to 1944 and answered questions. The event followed by refreshments. Also announced were veterans services at Local Board No. 1 in Wiscasset and the Veterans Information Center, plus details on the Victory War Loan drive and the 1945-46 Wiscasset Woman’s Club officers and programs.

Maco Club Stanley Dodge Davis Island Sidney Dee Bath Dee Africa Ige Fisher Jack ‘Winters Vincent Reed Paul White Albert Bailey Clinton Harris Richard King Richard Barker Selective Service ‘Local Board No Veterans’ Information Center United States Harold M. Hayes Selective Service Post Offce Wiscasset U.S Veterans Information Center Col. Hayes Congress Col.Hayes G. I

Local organizations note meetings and obsequies in Wiscasset area

A busy sequence of club sessions and public events is recorded. Garrison Hill OES held Past Patron and Past Matron night with a Halloween themed supper and floral gifts. funeral service for George E. Huff was conducted in North Edgecomb with several out-of-town relatives in attendance. Grange and Farm Bureau activities highlighted dressmaking and first aid talk, while Wis casset Woman's Club hosted Henry Beston on American Indian topics with tea afterward. Personal notes mention Stanley W. Dodge moving residence.

Woman's Club of Wiscasset Henry W. Webb Henry Boston Nobleboro Beston Charles E. Cowley James E. Stonier Wiscasset Academy Stanley W. Dodge

Local Notes On School, Social Visits And Military News

Various town residents attend meetings and visit relatives in Portland Boston and Bangor. Teachers leave early for the Maine Teachers association while students enjoy short school breaks. Families welcome guests from Lowell Bath Belfast North Reading and Waldoboro as service members return home or report for duty in Okinawa Saipan Iwo Jima and England.

Hood Middle Street Margareth Childs Maine Teachers Association Portland Boston Star Club Garrison Hill O.E. S Masonic Hall Grover C. Hoyt Chewowski Creek Maude Clark Gay Waldoboro Charles E. Cowley George E. Huff Lynfield Mass Lawrence Marston North Reading Roy R. Marston Main Street John H. Southard Adelais Cossette Lowell William J. Cossette Anna LaChance Esther Evans Madison Sidney G. Evans Federal Street James Hand Summit N. J Elm Lodge High Street Harriet A. Tarr Edith L. Miter Wollaston F. Burton Haggett Whitefield Albert J. Myer New York Holy Trinity Church Marlboro Robert Applin Etta Applin Belfast Raymond C. Quinnan AMM Lic U. S. Naval Air Station Memphis John B. Downey Lee - Street Fifth General Hospital North Ireland England France John D. Haggett Haggett Harold D. Haggett North Edgecomb Lee 143Rd U. S. Naval Construction Battalion Okinawa Harold D. Chism, Jr South Pacific Fourth Marine Division Marshall Islands Saipan Iwo Jima Pfe Conrad Pettis Gordon Lewis Idaho Edward Clark Union Street Furougt Edward G. Lowe South Paris Harry L. Bradford Bath Road American Legion Auxiliary

West Bath Social Happenings Highlight Birthdays Visits

West Bath residents held gatherings and celebrations at homes and churches. Albert White marked his ninth birthday with family. Judith Losier turned eight with a party. PTA hosted a Halloween costume party for schoolchildren. Local service members and relatives visited, shopped, or traveled, with updates on births, birthdays, and hospital stays.

Teachers guests at a reception Tuesday evening

The North4Center PTA association district held a reception at Morse High on Tuesday evening. A 6 30 baked bean supper was organized by Mrs Louis A Dole and volunteers, followed by remarks from Lor ing Addison and a panel on junior and senior high school interests led by Mrs Margaret Flaherty.

North4Center Pta Association Morse High Louis A. Dole Marius Page James Nostall Edward Hamblett Clinton Owen Joseph d. Smith Wilmer I. Voorhees Association Loring Addison Nancy Cash Austin Miller Martha Hutchins Helena Jensen Lucile White William Johnson Marion Clark North Grammar Abbie Harvey Harvey Voorhees Clinton D. Wilson Margaret Flaherty John Parker Keith Crockett Horace P. Herrick Bath

Bath man named flight engineer

Sgt Waldron H Troop USAAF son of Mr and Mrs Harold L Troop of Bath was stationed at Grenier Field and assigned as flight engineer to a refurbished B 17 bomber bound for Rio de Janeiro with Gen Kuter and staff. His route included Morrison Field Miami Puerto Rico Trinidad British Guiana to Rabaul San Polo and Rio de Janeiro. The return flight over New York harbor marked Navy Day. He hopes to become civilian by November 15 and visited the Yates cottage at Rosedale.

Waldron H. Troop USAAF Harold L. Troop Bath Grenier Field N. H Newfoundland Iceland Washington, D. C Kuter Rio de Janeiro WAC Sgt Troop Morrison Field Fla Miami Puerto’ Rico Trinidad British Guiana Rabaul San Polo Coba Cabana New York Harbor

Parker Head trip to Bath Friday

Mr and Mrs Martin Goodwin of Acton Massachusetts spent the weekend at their cottage. Their son Kenneth Goodwin of the USCG stationed at St Petersburg Florida has recently been promoted to Lieut Commander.

Bath Martin Goodwin Acton Mass Kenneth Goodwin USCG St. Petersburg Fla

Woolwich Church and Community Notices Briefing

Woolwich First Baptist and Day's Ferry Congregational churches publish Sunday services with sermons by Mrs. Gowdey and Rev. Lowell W. Milliken plus Sunday schools. Local clubs hold meetings, socials, and Halloween party events. Residents attend, move, or visit Brunswick, Bath, Portland, and Naples. several have illnesses, discharges, or enrollments.

First Baptist Church Woolwich Center J. M. Gowdey Robert Baker Center Parish Hall Paul Weston Freda Leon Hathorne Barbara Baker Leona MacFarlane Good Will Club T Ye Olde Bunny Cafe Lowell W. Milliken Day's Ferry Congregational Church Nequasset Woolwich Nequasset Congregational Church Lowell Milliken Day

Dresden Church Notices and Local Happenings

At the Methodist church in the village Dr. Alexander Cairns spoke on Our Guide Book and in South Dresden the sermon was Christian Comradeship. Miss Harriette and Miss Carolyn Sheldon attended the Portland Teachers' Convention and the City hall reception. Mrs. Clara Oakes, recovering from illness, is postmaster at Cedar Grove. Horace Gilpatrick has received an honorable discharge and returned home to West Dresden. Dances at Pownalboro hall Fridays under Norman Bailey draw crowds with Gordon Howe's Richmond orchestra. Mrs. Joseph Houdlette of West Dresden has returned to Somerville, Massachusetts for the winter to live with her sister.

West Bath Grange Hall Albert White Marshall Boudreau Wilbur Hagan Garrett Galvin Bath John Larrabee Lena Larrabee Geraldine Barter Alberta Brooks Harriet Cotten Elaine Mitchell Auta Munsey Margaret Crocker Blanche Locke Pauline Belanger Judith Losier West Bath Pta Clarence White USMC Herbert White Evelyn U. of M Esther Dickey Richmond F. W. Deehan Calvin Wing USA Camp Jackson Carroll Wing Frank Hardy Farmington Rey Wing Wing Raymond Crocker Virginia Whorft Lewiston Rufus Lombard Bath Memorial Hospital FC Henry Donnell USAAF Earle Donnell Eva McCullough Memorial Hospital William Bailey Seabees USN Okinawa Allan McAllister China Donald McAllister S 2E Courtney Stover Chandler Thompson Black Harbor N. B Percy Holbrook Owen Thompson Waterville George Larrabee, Jr Dromore Edward Thompson Dana Small Charles H. Bates Beachmont Mass Boston Perry Thompson Hilton Libby Newport R. I Joseph Stetson Machias Leonard Smith G. C. Smith Aviation Metalsmith’s School Norman Okla Jacksonville Fla Archibald McCoy Tennessee Florida Withering Greenwood Streeter Flushing, N. Y Billy Small Harold Cutting Raymond Small Brunswick Naval Air Station Frank Brown Thomas Brown Hamton Bays E. B. Shaw Murphy's Corner Carle E. Longfellow Day's Ferry Brunswick Edwin L. Moulton George Bradford Bath Road Wiscasset Frank J. Walker Hattie Adams Carrie Hathorne Roscoe McFadden Adams Rodney Tarbox Portland George B. Farnham Sugar Hill N. H Eben Dana Dana Burton Hodgkins Augusta Costello P. Hall Jack Quirk Evelyn Roberts Albert Cornish Day William Raynes Pamela Raynes Bowdoin College George Fisher Bar Harbor George, Jr Roland Bailey Harold Gilmore Naples Italy Horace Wade Rockland White Mountains Lennie Stilphen Alton Berry Judson Soule Hilton Soule Fred Soule Erma Bennett Thayer's Hospital Clarence Barkley Cincinnati Ohio Merrymeeting Camps Henry Swanson Josiah Walker George Willis Elwood Hathorne Thomas Howe Concord George Ames Alexander Cairns South Dresden Jesus Rose of Sharon Harriette Carolyn Sheldon City Hall Clara Oakes West Dresden Pownalboro Hall Norman Bailey Gordon Howe Joseph Houdlette Somerville Frances Gefford

Parish Meeting At Central Church Elects New Leaders

The annual parish meeting at Central Church in the parish house included a turkey supper. Alexander MacDonald presided. Duncan McInnes read last year’s report. reports were given by treasurer Mrs. George Moses and budget chair Archibald M. Main. New officers elected: moderator Karcher S. Jackson, clerk Duncan McInnes, treasurer Mrs. George Moses, prudential committee Archibald M. Main, Fred Humphreys, Marius Page, Capt. Richard Quick. Reverend Sidney E. Dee delivered a brief address and memorial prayers.

Central Church League Gardiner Deering Rudolph McRae Dana McIntire Joseph Thombs Haviland Torrey Arthur Brown Harold Brown Arthur Pratt George Mosses Amelia Mitchell Anita Bagdikian Barbara Lou Deering Dorothy Small Barbara Small Barbara Legard Josephine McIntire Evelyn McPhee Marion Small Virginia Trott Emma Hartleb Audrey King Nellie Page Eleanor McRae Church School Ethel Blake Lawrence Lord George van Wynen William Daley Edward Cummings Harold Avery Howard Steen Karcher S. Jackson Duncan McInnes George Moses Prudential Committee Archibald M. Main Fred Humphreys Marius Page Richard Quick Sidney E. Dee

Navy Club's Navy Day Ball Bright with attendance

The Navy Club of the U S A and the Third Battalion Maine State Guard held the Navy Day ball at Bath State Armory with capacity turnout. Gordon Howe's Orchestra of Brunswick played. Notables included William S. Newell and A M Main of Bath Iron Works, Capt R Hitchcock, John Cook, and Capt David Y Alkazin.

Charles F. Hughes Navy Club 1St. Reg Maine State Guard Bath State Armory Gordon Howe Orchestra of Brunswick William S. Newell A. M. Main Bath Iron Works Corp R. Hitchcock Navy Shipbuilding

Waller-Dalrymple wedding at Newton Center First Baptist

Miss Julie Priscil Dalrymple wed at 8 o clock Saturday Oct. 20 in Newton Center First Baptist Church. The bride wore her mother's wedding gown with rose point lace and a tulle veil. twin sister served as matron of honor with a turquoise gown. Several bridesmaids and numerous relatives attended. among the out of town guests were Grace Holt and Ralph Carlisle. The article notes school closures and the arrival of a son to Mr. and Mrs. George Hinson on Oct. 21, with other local social notes following.

George E. Huff Lynfield Mass North Edgecomb Congregational Church Robert ‘Hh. Heigham Edgecomb Cemetery Huff North Edgecomb Enoch Huff Robert E. Burns Frances Taylor Wakefield Lawrence Marston North Reading Elbridge Huff Malden Waller-Dalrymple Kennbec Point Julie Priscil Dalrymple Philip Dalrymp Jewett Waller Batist Newton Stewart Mr. Woodruff Woodruff Mollie Rei Eugenie Leesmans Martha Hyatt Lar Altman Waller Parker Butts Newto Mass Malden Island Philip Dalrymple Bert M. P. Leemans Sgt James Hya

Hallow Program at West Bath Grange Highlights

Worthy Master Arthur C. Lemont announced first and second degrees for many in a large Monday class. Surprise guest Mr Straube of Bowdoinham performed on accordion. A humorous skit The serious case of Jabel Jenkins featured Marie White Marilyn Booke Dorothy Boudreau Geral Weeks Fernan LeRochelle and Carroll Hatch.

Arthu C. Lemont Dre More Grange Straube Bowdoinham Jabel Jenkins Marie White Marilyn Booke Dorothy Boud

Engagement Announced for Annette Cutting of Berkeley

Mr and Mrs Harold E Cutting of Bath Street announce the engagement of their daughter Annette Cutting of Berkeley California to Lt Kenneth Scott U N R son of Mrs C E Scott of Cambridge Massachusetts The couple meet during Navy service and plan wedding when he returns from overseas.

Harold E. Citing Bath Street Annette Berkeley Calif Frank Kenneth Scott C. E. Scott Mr. Scott Cambrids Mass Cutting Graduat Morse High School Maine School Commer Bangor Sumner Lew Maine Navy Chalain San Francis Calif Scott Northeastern University Internation Business Machines Cabridge Mass

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Lillian Gowen Teresa Abbott Marion Haggett Grace McFadden Laura Carleton Wylie Munsey Josephine Foye Evelyn Bailey Jeanette Keefe Henry Beston Charles Cowley William Bradford Charman Chester Clark Herbert R. Brown Charles DiPerri H. W.webb Harry Bradford American Home Yankee m Olympus E. F. Glover Lillian Corey O. E.S Bertha LeBourdais Frances Petrie Minnie Lewis Helen Fisher Inez Burton W.M. Cora Bean Alfred Gross William H. Burton Huntoon Hill Grange Harold Ghen Alna Road Shea Farm Bureau Hattie Mosher Anna White Harriet Jackson Bertha Day Bureau Gertrude Munsey Blanche Fowle North Edgecomb Ladies Aid Harry Carlisle Olivia Adams Joan P. Chase James Cooke Charles Darrah H. E. Worrey I. B. Neiley Florence Neiley Annie Towle Conrad Larrabee Merton Wright Fred Weeks Alice Lowell C. Yates Fred Larrabee P.T.A Yates Rosedale Melford Perham Winter Haven Parker Dresden Charles Graffam Unity Anno Harding Elm Street Graffam Bedford Street Bath Iron Works H. Dorman Perkins Washington Street George Hi David Walter David Walld Arthur Maxwell Pearl Perry Maxwell T Thayer Hospital Harry Stone Lewiston West Bath Grange Annette Cuttin Cztain Russell Hitchcock U Shea Walter Rogers Naval Receiving Western Avenue Naval D
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