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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1945

Page

8

Bath built boat does great work in the Pacific

The USS Sigourney built at Bath, commissioned 29 June 1943, saw action from Bougainville to Leyte. It dodged near misses, assisted in rescues after the McKean sinking, supported Green Island and Saipan bombardments, and earned Bronze Stars for Lt. Comdr. Hale and others.

Bath Built The Pacific Sigourney Bath Iron Works Bath Yard Boston West Coast Pearl Harbor New Hebrides Destroyer Division 44 Bougainville Torokina Peninsula Jao Empress Augusta Bay Treasury Island McKean Talbot Green Island Simpson Harbor Rabaul Dyer Squadron 22 Marshalls Marianas Tawara Gilberts Saipan Comdr Fletcher Hale Tinian Eniwetok Comdr. Hale South Pacific Caroline Islands Palau Manus Leyte Leyte Gulf Lieut Hale

Christmas sale planned by Camp and Auxiliary

T W Hyde Camp and Auxiliary announce a Christmas sale and supper in the G A R hall on December 1. The rummage sale opens at 1 30 led by Mrs Marion Darrah Mrs Myrtle Wilson and Mrs Annie Wilson. Followed by a supper with committees for cooked foods candy aprons plants fancy work jams and more. Beano game after supper under Maurice Warner Harry Warner and George Melzard supervision.

T. W. Hyde Camp G. A. R. Hall Marion Darrah Myrtle Wilson Annie Wilson Lucelia Blake Eleanor Cook Alice Burgess Edith Miller Marjorie Hattie Perkins Ila Day Lillian Warner Bertha Brown Hyde Auxiliary Jennie Miller Flora Glidden Emma Hall Mildred Cressey Frances Warner Maurice Warner Harry Warner George Melzard

Turkey Night at Sedgwick Raises Over 100 for Lions Club

The Sedgwick Lions Club held a Turkey Night event last Wednesday raising over 100 to fund Christmas dinners for the city’s needy. Ten large turkeys were awarded to members and guests. six Brunswick Lions attended as guests of the club, including King Lion James Walker and Past King Lion Bertram Fournier.

Lions Club Sedgwick Brunswick Lions James Walker Bertram Fournier Herbert White Henry Sandelin Philip Moreau John L. Jack al Theberge C. E. Kelsey USN Bath Harold Charron Frank Freeman Charles B. Doyle Nathaniel Mills

Approaching Wedding of Miss Dorothy Mulcahy and Geoffrey Desjardins Jr

The engagement announces Miss Dorothy Mulcahy of Tremont Street Portland and Geoffrey L. Desjardins Jr of Brunswick plan a St Mary’s Church ceremony in Portland on Saturday November 24 at 10. Mulcahy, a Morse High School graduate, works in Bath Iron Works medical department. Desjardins, recently honorably discharged after 38 months in Europe, accompanies guests from out of town.

Dorothy Mulcahy John J. Mulcahy Tremont Street Portland Pearl Street This City Geoffrey L. Desjardins, Jr Geoffrey L. Desjardins Brunswick St. Mary’s Church

Daniel Oliver Visits Parents in Damariscotta

Daniel Oliver of Damariscotta is visiting his parents. The brief note records his travel as part of a local society’s routine updates, highlighting family connections and regional ties.

Daniel Oliver Damariscotta Mr. and

King Dupont Wedding At Grace Church Rectory

Freeland H. King Jr and Miss Ethel Mae Dupont wed Friday evening with a double ring ceremony at Grace Episcopal Church rectory. Attendants included Mrs. Clarence Warner Jr and Pvt Amos King. The couple planned a brief honeymoon before King resumes three years of service.

King-Dupont Grace Church Freeland H. King, Jr Mo. M. M Freeland H. King Shaw Street Ethel Mae Dupont John Dupont Bowdoinham Charles M. Tubbs Grace Episcopal Church High Street Swansonia Clarence Warner, Jr Amos King Morse High Bath Iron Works Leslie Darling Parker Head

Thieves Take 116 Dressed Turkeys From Bowdoin Farm

Poultry thieves steal 116 dressed turkeys from Dr. Henry L. Johnson’s Bowdoin Farm near Brunswick. The loss, valued at 800 to 850 dollars, followed a broader wave of poultry thefts across Maine farms, including 500 hens from Charles Barker’s Gray farm.

Maine Bowdoinham Henry L. Johnson Bowdoin College Charles Barker Gray Ellis Moore Moore Joseph F. Young, Jr State Police

Sports Parade at Y Attracts Many Boys

The Y hosts a weekly Sports Parade for school boys drawing participants from city schools. Points are awarded: two for non basketball players, one for basketball players. Scoring gives 10 for first, 5 for second, 2 for third. ages nine to eighth grade compete together, older grades compete separately. A winning school earns a plaque or cup, with individual awards also possible. Time is seven to eight for younger, eight to nine for older boys.

Churches Ladies Aid sets committees for Christmas sale and supper

Winter Street church Ladies' Aid held a Friday meeting naming committees for the Christmas sale and supper. Tickets are sold by listed members and no tickets will be sold at the door. Hostesses and planning details were announced for dining room, candy, greens, handkerchiefs, and other stations. A letter from Lieut Percival Black noted Pacific duty and Wake Island memories.

Winter Street Church Clifford B. Wilbrand Lewis F. Gannon Fred Emmons Charles Nelson Arthur C. Lemont Joseph O. Purdue Ernest Freeman Walter H. Bowker Addison F. Pendleton Wallace Atwood Allen M. Irish Robert Colley Sarah Lermond Phyllis Bowie Charles Messenger J. Albert Redson Harry F. Morin Charles Baker Trygve Carlson Harry Huse Lucy G. Rogers Fred Kittridge Milton C. Trott Cecil Paine Archie Sarah Hitchcock Clarence W. Morse John A. Morse Alice Shorey Isabel Carter Candy Arthur K. Purington Elsie Folsom David Black Raymond Powers Greens Carl Y. Kennedy Grace Dickinson Roscoe P. McFadden Herbert Lemont Sadie Armstrong Utilities Arthur Bowker Elmer Hodgkins Fred C. Hill Edgar Hatch Samuel R. Percy Walter Wiggin Winnie Durgin Cecil E. Paine Emma Hooper Gertrude Silsby Charles Frost Alice Lorraine Purdue Fred Foote Fred Irish Sarah Adams Percival Black Pacific Black Wake Japan

School Press Project Announced for 1945 by Health Groups

The ninth annual School Press Project for 1945 is announced by the Maine Public Health Association with co-sponsors the National Tuberculosis Association and the Columbia Scholastic Press Association. Entries from elementary to senior high may use two themes and consist of news stories features editorials or cartoons.

National Tuberculosis Association Columbia Scholastic Press Association Maine Public Health Association Bangor Sedgwick National Association Water Street

Talent Show Dazzles U S O Hall Audience of 250

The audience at the U S O hall numbered 250 for a Thursday talent show. Announcer Buddy Madden emceed with radio flair while Mrs. Doris George, Winn Snell, and Arthur Cook provided piano drums and trumpet support. Highlights included Milton Bushard singing, Ellen Smith tap numbers, and roller skating acts by John Holdridge and Hall Craney with Nola Belanger. The Army and Navy Wives club danced to the studio orchestra, ending around 11 30.

U. S. O. Hall Buddy Madden Doris George Winn Snell Buddy Arthur Cook L. Pomegleau Milton Bushard Ellen Smith Jimmy ‘Bones Grider Anchors Aweigh Sylvia Campbell Mr. McNamara Dorothy Derby Bob Hart Leonard Boucher John Daddy” Holdridge Hall Craney Nola Belanger Army and Navy Wives’ Club

Parking problems will grow greater in New England

Boston reports D Grant Mickle of the Automotive Safety Foundation warned that expanding highways will bring more traffic and require off street parking. He urged curb parking restrictions and local as well as state action to finance and plan ample off street facilities as towns grow.

Boston New England D. Grant Mickle Automotive Safety Foundation Mickle New England Council Newngland Hotel Tatter

Police urged to report visiting solicitors in Bath

City residents are asked by City Marshal Percy W. Kingsbury to contact his office if an unknown solicitor calls in the coming days. Reports say Bath could see such visitors as part of a racket, and prompt police reports with descriptions are urged. Knights Templar from Dunlap Commandery visited Lewiston for an inspection led by Deputy Grand Commander William Talbot of Rockland. Mrs. Arthur Corwin of Marblehead, Mass., passed away Saturday in town.

Percy W. Kingsbury Bath Ppries Knights Templar Dunlap Commandery Lewiston Lewiston Commandery William Talbot Rockland

Past Masters Meet With Lecturers At Bowdoinham Grange

Past Masters Association and Lecturers Council of Sagadahoc County met Merrymeeting Grange in Bowdoinham for a chicken pie supper. Sixty four members and ten guests attended from ten granges, with seventeen past masters and three present masters. Plans were set for the Christmas tree party on December 20 at Progressive Grange, with supper at 6 30 and a gift exchange. A well received program featured Elea nor Ripley of Topsham with piano by Florence Farnham of West Bath and vocal solos by multiple West Bath and Woolwich performers. A double male quartet and a ladies quartet also performed with encores.

Sagadahoc Merry Meeting Grange Bowdoinham West Bath Woolwich Topsham Dromore Dirigo Bodwell Merrymeeting Progressive and Enterprise Past Masters Association G. Cleveland Marriner Eleanor Ripley Florence Farnham Julia Field Reginald Farnham David Henderson Arthur Lemont

Surprise Shower For Mrs Carlton Perry

Mrs Joseph Mullaney and two other hosts staged a stork shower for Mrs Carlton Perry at Mrs Deering s Park Street home. Guests listed include Mrs Everett Cooke Mrs Merton Troop Mrs George Perry and many others. a bouquet was given to the honoree at departure.

Mrs Carlton Perry Joseph Mullaney Norman Adams Harry L. Deering Deering Park Street Everett Cooke Merton Troop George Perry Daniel Perry Donald Perry Henry Mank Herbert Pierce William Kelley Walter MacNaughton Bertha Dunbar E. Mason Wright Lloyd Beers Elford Stover John M. Conley, Jr Edward Lee Minnie Golder Harry Ring, Jr J. Donald Flagg Otis Smith Clifton Simmons

Birthday party for Patricia Drake marks sixth birthday

Patricia Drake daughter of Mr and Mrs Clifton Drake 13 Bowman street Lambert Park celebrated her sixth birthday Friday from two to four at home. Guests listed include Jacquelin Chapin Thomas Fortier Nadene and Shirley Cropley Lindon Harris Robert James Burr Marilyn Morgan James Hansen Allan David Church Paul Nott Thomas Wright Sonja Greta Graffam. Refreshments included a large birthday cake ice cream and cold drinks with candy and peanuts for each guest.

Patricia Drake Clifton Drake Bowman Street Lambert Park Patricia Jacqueline Chapin Thomas Fortier Nadene Shirley Cropley Lyndon Harris Robert

Bowdoinham PTA plans Christmas gift exchange at December meeting

Bowdoinham PTA met at the high school for a panel discussion led by Mrs Vera Heath and planned a Christmas tree for the December gathering with a ten cent gift from members. The Baptist church Women’s Missionary Society meets Tuesdays to pack clothing for foreign relief and a Thanksgiving service is set for Thursday at 10 am conducted by Miss Jessie Ames.

Bowdoinham Pta Vera Heath Eva Messier Lara White Women's Missionary Society of the Baptist Church Baptist Church Jessie Ames Reginald Dore Hartley Douglas Waterboro Sidney Barter Nnysville Chester Hobart Wallace Carr Sinee Arthur Curtis USN Cleveland Curtis Bowdoin College Harold Smith Hallowell Christ Myra Dunn Pownal White Road John Attleboro Mass Lewiston Walter Whitney Milton Douglas Evelyn Marriner Richmond Frank Gray Monmouth Gray Clifford Gray the Baptist Church Paul West Merrymeeting Grange Hall Alton Barter Hill Ora Titcomb Brewer George Hackett Linwood Hackett

Union Thanksgiving Service at Salvation Army Tonight

The annual union Thanksgiving service meets at the Salvation Army auditorium on Water Street this evening at 7 30. Rev. Charles R. Sims of the First Baptist church will give the address. The offering will aid the Salvation Army. All are invited to attend.

Union Salvation Army Water Street Charles R. Sims First Baptist Church

Miss Shaver Plans Thanksgiving Visit to Old Orchard

Miss Mary Shaver of 148 Oak Street will spend Thanksgiving and the weekend with friends in Old Orchard, according to local notices.

Mary Shaver Oak Street Old Orchard

Prenuptial Kitchen Shower for Miss Small

A kitchen shower for Miss Bev Small hosted by Mr and Mrs Char Shaunesey at their home honored her upcoming marriage to Donald Shaunesey. Guests enjoyed decorations, a buffet, and gifts for the couple with plans for a December 1 wedding.

Bev Small Char Shaunesey Donahaunesey Miss Small Mr Small T Heme Shaunesey Julia Fiel Charles H. Smz Auburn Bath Iron Works H Flance Donald Shaunesey Rcently Ba Iron Works Charles Shaunesey Julia Fields Bidd Erskine Parick Goggin Claire Brault Daniel Fields L Davis Nelson Horrid E. Sturtevant Edga Leavitt Eva Lemont Clence Davis Oville Small S. Shaunese E. Craig Ritany Agnes Seadey Frederick Taul Charles H. Small Edith Thurston Portland

Personal Notes On Mr and Mrs Ernest Wade and Guests

Mr and Mrs Ernest Wade of Washington Street and Mrs Lotta Goodwin of North Street spent Sunday at Keezar Falls as guests of Mrs Wade's aunt Mrs Georgie Durgin. They returned with Mrs Durgin who will pass the winter with Mr and Mrs Rockwood in Moosehead overnight guests Tuesday of Mr and Mrs Granville Colby. Grover and wife owners of A Grover Camps left Wednesday for Baton Rouge Louisiana to stay until after New Year then proceed to Mexico City for the winter and return to Nockwood in spring. During the war both worked for defense with Mr Grover at Hyde Windlass Co and Mrs Grover at Bath Iron Works. They have many Bath friends who visited their camps. Tuesday evening Mr and Mrs Colby hosted a gathering for their guests.

Ernest Wade Washington Street Lotta Goodwin North Stree Keezar Falls Wade Georgie Durgin Durgin Rockwood Moosehead Granville Colby Quimby Grover Mexico City Nockwood Grove Hyde Windlass Co Bath Iron Works Bath Colby

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