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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1945
Page
2
A Thanksgiving message notes relief at the end of the war and Allied victories over Germany and Japan. It honors returning servicemen, the trial of war leaders, and hopes for a lasting peace with nations united against aggression, while remembering those who gave their lives.
The Norwegian Parliament awards the 1945 Nobel Peace Prize to Cordell Hull for persistent efforts toward a lasting peace born from war’s ruin. Henry L. Stimson is praised for directing the War Department with wisdom through World War II and his long public service.
The war’s end saw Stimson resigning to spare his health while Cordell Hull remained a pivotal figure. In Maine, veteran editor George W. Wood of Lewiston, 91, former editor of the Lewiston Sun and head of its company, dies leaving a legacy of independence and AP membership and national newspaper mourning.
Morse High announces its senior class play Girl-Shy will be staged Nov. 30 at 8 PM in the Morse High School auditorium. The feature includes Barter and a corps of seniors practicing fox trot steps and rehearsal notes.
News notes Pfc William A Hill returns from M H S and joins 1 580 high point Marines aboard the U S S Maryland as part of the Magic Carpet fleet leaving Pearl Harbor on Nov 6 and due in San Diego around Nov 12. Everett D Monroe promoted aboard U S S Southerland in Tokyo Bay. Sgt William Milliken and Charles Milliken, Guam reunion on Quam Friday after two years apart.
Arthur Freeman and the 115th Naval Construction Battalion earned commendations for emergency repairs and landing strips on Luzon under heavy shelling and air raids. The unit previously served at Milne Bay New Guinea, constructing concrete slabs and milling vast lumber. Other local sailors and their families are noted for recent discharges, arrivals in Tokyo, and Navy Day observances across Bath and St. Petersburg.
Edward Senecal aged 20 son of Mr and Mrs Henry Senecal of 47 Heath Jane suffered the loss of the end of his left index finger while repairing a car at Cummings Garage last Tuesday. He previously lost his right arm in a hunting accident a year ago December.
U S Army Pfc Frank Hank Gallagher son of Mr and Mrs Thomas A Gallagher of 75 Lincoln Street was discharged on Nov 16 at Fort Devens Mass after 27 months overseas. He and Barbara Young left for a two week motor trip visiting Canada before returning home. Puerto Rico is noted as the only U S territory Columbus set foot on.
Corp Kenneth Langdon Hill a U S A A F cadet stationed at Tyndall Field Florida has received his discharge at the air base in Manchester New Hampshire and has arrived at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Walter Hill on North Street. He enlisted in 1944 and started training.
Charles H Howe Jr 18 sea man second class USNR of Bath address 41 Elm St has been assigned to duty on the USS Princeton a new Essex class aircraft carrier soon to be commissioned. The newly assigned crew trains at the Atlantic Fleet Naval Training Station Newport R I.
T/Sgt James A Spinney 16 year Army veteran and son of Mrs Susan Spinney of Bath will reenlist for a three year hitch at Hamilton Field California under the Army's new policy. He served in Panama from 1939 to 1943 and after a 90 day furlough will return to Hamilton Army Air Base as a radio operator in his current rank.
Recently promoted to sergeant John E. Babine son of Mr and Mrs E J Babine 23 Walker Street Bath is stationed with the Section Motor Pool Headquarters Base M Central Luzon as Utilities Chief supervising wiring and plumbing He was inducted at Fort Devens Massachusetts in January 1943 and left for overseas service in September the following year.
A veteran letter reiterates respect for the American flag, noting it may be worn yet remains a symbol of citizenship. The writer argues location matters less than character, saying Bath residents should honor the flag, display it on holidays, and refrain from insults.
Raymond E. Watson MM-2/c arrives home after service in New Guinea Luzon and Philippines Liberation campaigns. He will take 30 days’ leave with parents Mr. and Mrs. Millard E. Watson on Washington Street before reporting back to the Texas at San Pedro California.
John Wilkinson of South Portland spoke at a Knights of Columbus meeting about the Squires a self supporting group for ages 14 to 18. The program includes social cultural civic athletic and religious activities with Knights serving as counselors to the junior circle.
Herman Coombs Stanley Hutchins Edward Mayo and Redford Christianson return from a week in Topsfield with success. Coombs tops the bag by taking a nine point buck weighing 180 pounds, Christianson second with another nine pointer of lighter weight, and the others claim deer around 125 to 135 pounds.
Mrs. Ethel Smith of Worcester Massachusetts is visiting her sister Mrs. Vera Talbot on Oak Street.
Bath Inner Wheel members heard Jean Danforth recount her Waves service after being honorably discharged. Danforth taught at Dike school before enlisting in 1943, trained as an aviation machinist's mate, served in Memphis and Norman, and earned ratings up to third class before leaving in 1944. The group adjourned with plans for the next meeting at Mrs. Ralph Pinkham’s on Nov 29.
The Marketmen increased their lead in the Tuesday Night Bowling League at Park Alleys with 10 points, rising to nine ahead of Redlon's Pontiac's. Hamburgers claimed second through fourth strings, while Tom Conley posted 122 high single and Arthur Plant 514 over five strings to lead scoring.
Mr and Mrs Alonzo Fisher of Park Street return from a week in Vassalboro as guests of Clowes. Fisher and Clowes hunted during the stay. Fisher resumes duties at Bath Iron Works machine shop after a two week vacation. Mrs Priscilla Jilg and daughter Cherrian go to South Carolina to join husband E F Jilg C E M.
Les Camarades Musicaux held a Thursday meeting at Mrs. Fred D. Hill’s High street home with Mrs. Sturtevant as co host. A quiz led to a varied musical program featuring solos duets and trios by members and guests. The Boy Scout Troop 53 with Troop 57 as guest held knot tying and flag signaling contests. no meeting next week due to Thanksgiving.
Mr and Mrs Napoleon Guerette of West Street arrived home from a hunting trip to Wesley reporting success with seven game shot by their party.
Miss M. Harriet Perro daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles A Perro Old Town and Linwood L Colson Jr son of Mr and Mrs Linwood L Colson Guilford wed Saturday at Grace Church High Street with Rev Charles M Tubbs officiating The bride a Old Town High School graduate wore a white gown with chrysanthemum and yellow rose corsage The groom a technical sergeant in European Theater returning from 22 months overseas duties after earning five battle stars and Bronze Medal The couple plans a Maine honeymoon and will reside in Guilford with Colson Monument Works family business involved.
Mrs Donald McRae hosted a linen shower Friday evening at her Bath Street home for Miss Viola Arsenault of Union Street. Guests enjoyed games and dancing, refreshments, and a sweetheart cake cut by the bride to be. Attending were Grace Bonney Dorothy Perry Margaret Gallant Mary Cook Mary Wallace Jeanette Therriault Louise Arsenault Mary St. Pierre Marguerite Brown Jane Feere and Almeda Genthner. Those sending gifts but absent were Gertrude Nugent Doris Lally Dorothy Cunningham and Madeline Oliver.
The First National Bank mailed 110000 in Christmas club checks Monday night, the largest distribution in the bank’s history and up 8000 from last year. Much of the funds will be invested in Victory Loan Bonds as the 1946 club opens.
A crossword grid fills with Across clues like Dutch descent, slide, cup like spoon and more, with Down clues including infant, smell, choose, escape and color terms plus a cryptogram quotation by Plato about rhetoric. The page lists across and down words, and ends with a cryptoquote: RHETORIC IS THE ART OF RULING THE MINDS OF MEN-PLATO.
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