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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1944

Page

3

Phippsburg deer hunt dominates busy week

The town saw extensive deer hunting with many residents, including Mrs. Maurice Pye and Mrs. Charles Pye, bringing home deer and a bear. The Bowker family hosted visitors and soldiers on furlough, while Bowker, Bassett, and Wallace relatives highlighted community events and travel notices. Bowker’s son Eugene Bowker returned from Fort Bragg with stories of duty and travel.

Maurice Pye Charles Pye Lafayet Ed Wallace Everett Carl Victor Wallace Lem Prebie Woolwich Chester Wilson Sebasco Estates Win Wallace Frank Allegrin Caz McIntire Oscar Gilliam Stewart Day Amos Wallace Owen Richardson Clinton Richardson Irving Bonn Yorke West Point Waite

Mizpah Class Meets On Tuesday Evening

Mizpah class of First Baptist church met Tuesday evening at Mrs. George Carey’s home on Oak Street with Miss Eleanor Wright. They voted to fill the Christmas basket and candy boxes at the church in December. Refreshments followed a sewing session and social hour. Miss Mills cut a birthday cake as thanks for her birthday. Present: Mrs. Kenneth Thayer, Mrs. J. Russell Grant, Mrs. George Carey, Mrs. Leland Green, Miss Eleanor Mills, Miss Wright.

First Baptist Church Eleanor Wright George Carey Oak Street Kenneth Thayer J. Russell Grant Leland Green Eleanor Mills Wright

Four Molsons Bound Over In Summer Home Breaks

William Moison Velma Moison Mrs Effie Bragg and Phyllis Molson were arraigned in Bath on breaking entering and larceny from summer homes valued at hundreds. They were bound over to Sagadahoc Superior Court with $1000 each, while additional charges in Waldo County followed.

William Moison Velma Arrowsie Effie L. Brage Clifton Moison Phyllis Moison Woolwich Bath B. W. Blanchard A. J. Stearn Bangor Gardiner R. Deering Sagadahoc Heath Waldo County Belfast Northport Wich Frederick Smith Smith Penobscot Hancock Waldo Messenger Charles W. Mesenger Penascot Arrowsic Molsons Maine Bragg Bangor Municipal Penobscot County Farrar Eddington Pond Ralph Colburn Gorham Levenseller Walter Pear Clark Place Eddigton-Holden Road Atkins Farmhouse Mann Hill Clinton W. S. Oldreive Malden Mass New England The Phoenix Indemnity Co County Road Sidney C. Dalrymple Brookline Bay Point Road Georgetown

Parker Head PTA and community notes in Parker Head

Community groups meet with Miss Leona Harmon and Mrs Bert Nisbet hosting next PTA on Nov 23. Baked bean suppers raise about 25 dollars for Sunday school. 4 H club met at Clifford Robinson home. several students attended. Local families attend church, school programs, and holiday gatherings. several members on furlough or home from service.

PTA Leona Harmon Farm Bureau Bert Nisbet Stella Packard Schoor Treasury Center Small Point Scouts Small Point Parsonage Lorraine Barbara David Harrington Sally Lowell Beverly Snow Raymond Nisbet Francis Gray Edward Gray Clifford Robinson Leston Harrington Bath Leston Harrington Jr USN Oy Greene Charles True Charles Murray William Cushing U.S. Army South Carolina Iowa Earl Hamel Gulfport Miss Edith Hemmer H. D. Mank Sr Charles Harmon Richard Harmon Caribou George Woodward New Jersey Rosalie Richards Francis Richards Hebron Richards Jo Ann Nisbet Winnegance John G. Morse Jr Wallace Ham Eugene Harrington James Kerwin Lewiston J. Ashton Nickerson Webber Parker Head Bath Iron Works

Sudden death of William T. Morrison noted in Boston letters

William T. Morrison, long a cottage resident here for twenty years, is mourned by friends and neighbors. He was kind and cheerful, enjoyed aiding youth education, and his spring visits were eagerly anticipated. Other local notes mention Beverly Moore’s improving eye in Bath, Sunday visits from Frank Wyman’s guests, and a birthday luncheon for Mrs Julia Dozols.

William T. Morrison Boston Beverly Moore Bath Frank K. Wyman Laurence Thayer Stephen Lorna Ashton Nickerson Frank Wyman Dozois Nate Percy Bradford Sprague Small Point Stephen Thayer Thayer- Nicholson Stanton Dozois Laurence Carlisle Julia Dozols

Winter wind break begins on Carlton bridge

Pedestrians noted the approach of winter as workers started installing a wind break on the north side of the Carlton bridge Tuesday morning.

Carlton Bridge

Red Cross Bath Chapter Executive Meeting Report

Bath chapter of the American Red Cross met Monday afternoon in Red Cross rooms. Secretary Mrs. Carl A Albee and treasurer Miss Alice Norris reported. Public health nurse Ruth Henry detailed 149 home visits and 37 new patients, with health clinics held. School nurse Marjorie Boucher reported 72 school visits and 54 home visits caring for 328 pupils. Two disease clinics were conducted at two schools. Production chair Louis A Dole noted 111 persons completed 442 articles after 1704 knitting and sewing hours. Albee described her New York conference on executive secretaries and home service policy impacts. Home Service committee members Mrs Seth Mullin Mrs Charlotte Redlon Mrs Harry W Owen and Mrs Herman Crocker will continue under new policies. A nominating committee—Allan Spear chair, Mrs Alexander MacDonald, Miss Anna Trott—was named. Dele will attend a Council for Social Agencies meeting at USO hall tonight. Next committee meeting is December 11.

Bath American Red Cross Red Cross Carl A. Albee Alice Norris Ruth Henry Marjorie Boucher Louis A. Dole New York New England Home Service Seth Mullin Charlotte Redlon Harry W. Owen Herman Crocker Home Service For Allan Spear Alexander MacDonald Anna Trott Dele Council For Social Agencies USO Hall

Bath Built Drexler Goes Into Commission

The USS Drexler destroyer was placed in commission by Rear Admiral Felix Cygax at Boston Navy Yard. Commander Donald Lee Wilson, 34, of Marion Illinois, assumed command in the first ceremony for a ship in the First Naval District since publicity rules changed. Executive officer is Lieut. Comdr. Robert Gordon Bidwell, 28, of Newport Rhode Island. Mrs. Louis A. Drexler christened the ship at Bath Iron Works on Sept 2 in honor of her son Ensign Henry Clay Drexler posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor and Navy Cross.

Drexler Felix Cygax USN Boston Navy Yard Donald Lee Wilson Marion Navy Department U. S. Naval Academy USS Drexler Robert Gordon Bidwell Newport R. I Annapolis Louis A. Drexler Burwood Dover Del Bath Iron

Nequasset Auxiliary Meets On Thursday

Nequasset Auxiliary met Thursday at Mrs Ethel Bailey’s home with 18 present. Hostesses Mrs Ruth Grant and Mrs Eugene Beck served oyster stew and dessert at noon. A business meeting led by vice president Mrs Ruth Dubar followed, with three guests from Woolwich York Harbor and Warwick Neck.

York Harbor Ruth Murphy Warwick Neck R. I

Candy and sweets label at Beacon Street Church Fair

The Youth Fellowship of Beacon Street Methodist church plans a candy and sweets label at the church fair on Dec. 6. Committees include Decoating led by Leland Plimmer and Dean Jorcon. scanning and selling with Marilyn Wyn, Vaterps Niele von Carcvr M tin, Betty Moore, Warren Peardsley, and others. all other members cooperating.

Beacon Street

Popham Beach Pupils Collect Papers and Attendances

Popham Beach notes show pupils at Popham school collecting papers and magazines over two weeks and locals participate in the Community War Fund drive. Perfect attendance and spelling standings listed for multiple students, alongside color motion pictures shot locally by Robert Wheeler and efforts to promote Ledgewood as a recreation area.

Popham School Bertha Newcick Virgina Perkins Elizabeth Leonard Mary Newcick Ellen Newdick Merril Oliver Robert Smail Charles Leonard Walter Newdick Ernest Oliver Robert Morong Richard Smail Gerald Morong Bertha Newdick Gloria Oliver Virginia Perkins Merrill Olive Edmund Wallace Robert Small Richard Small Ledgewood Stanley W. Ryde North Yarmouth Academy Robert Wheeler Winchester Leegewood West Point Moses Leviscewootd Hodwill Ty Ta Ledgecwaot Hyde Mr Hyde Porvan Cay

Grace Church Altar Guild Holds Fall Meeting

Grace Church Altar Guild met in the parish house for the annual Fall gathering led by Rev. Charles M. Tubbs. Officers were reappointed until after the new year, with plans to purchase new altar linen and discuss liturgical matters of interest to members.

Grace Chusca Harold de- Long Roger Jake Anna Trott M.s. Frederick E. Drake da Fields Charles M Tubbs

Theta Chapter Pledge Ritual Held and Winter Fair Plans

Theta chapter to hold pledge ritual Tuesday at Mrs Lawood Hawn home on Green Street with officers Mrs John Greene Jr president and Mrs Haynes treasurer presiding. Post-ceremony Sale and supper arranged. Theta members to run a winter corsage booth at Ye Olde Time Fair November 24 25. Jean L Danforth Waves member visiting Omega and Beta Sigma Phi in Memphis shared experiences.

Beta Sigma Phil Lawood Hawn Green Street John Greene, Jr Haynes Panting Senewick Win Andrews Eleanor Danty Dea van Mo Iewic Hamon Elise Protoccs Slese Mss Cart 1 State Armory Richard Burke William Turpie Heicherd Miss Stevens Greere North Street Theta Chapter Jean L. Danforth Amm the Waves Miss Danforth Alpha Alpha Charter Beta Sigma Phi Memphis Tenn Beta Sigma Phis South Frank W. Danforth

Legion Auxiliary Plans for Christmas

The Legion Auxiliary of Amer. c2r Ro!and Smith Post met in Ro!and last week to plan Christmas gifts for service members. They discussed donations, a craft drive titled Yanks Who Give Christmas Gifts, and a ton carton program in local stores and stocks. A Christmas supper for Retard Smith Postmaster was approved and a committee was named to organize the time fair. Next meeting is Nov 22 in the hall.

Amer Legion Auxiliary Smith Pos le- Rion Usue Ears Sted Ness Mozz Osrasrtun Seth

Crack Vegetable Oils Aid Argentine Mineral Supply

Crack Vegetable Oils Argentina uses cracked vegetable oils to supplement mineral oil. Hydrocarbons from cracking include naphtha and kerosene like substances that blend with the petroleum product.

Argentina

Hawaiian Islands Formed by Ocean Lava Upward Crack

Hawaiian Islands formed as lava surged upward from a seabed crack three miles below the ocean surface, reshaping the archipelago over geological time. The process involved magma rising through a fissure, creating new land as eruptions built away from the sea floor.

Hawaiian Islands

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