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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1944

Page

6

Richmonds 6th War Loan drive hits $7000 target

Local notes report a public harvest dinner at the Methodist church dining hall drawing 175 attendees. Various clubs held charity events including a beano for families of a recent car crash, a wheelchair project, and plans for a community Christmas tree and Boy Scout sponsorship. Community service, veterans outreach, and district meetings are outlined with dates and organizers.

Richmond Methodist Church Ideal Home Corner Club Front Street Bel Call Courtney Hinkley Lakeside Sabattus Emerson Lane A. L Hazel Libby Department of Child Welfare Fern Perry Emerson Post Unit Auburn Helen Conant American Legion Auxiliary Alden M. Gayton Post Eastern Star War Chest Fund Committee Armistice Ball Committee Richmond Club Amy Bradley U. V C. W Grace Mayo Belfast Dept Kathryn Davis Geneva Perkins Ann Smalley Emma White Barker Mildred Fossent Mrs. Mayo Bangor Beatrice Manning Connecticut Maine Vanessa Beedle Armed Service Department Mildred Fossett Togus Sadie Waltz Ethel Rankins Mildred Davis Pauline Gilpatrick Augusta Jewett Annie Briery Mt. Carmel Monmouth Portland Clare Ames Myron Heenie Roy Munroe Raymond Libby Margaret Duren Ernest Brown Ralph Brown Zada Emmons Richmond High School Alberta Haynes John Pinkham Earle Cronk Chester Foster Winthrop

Twin Bees Hold Brunswick Meeting With Plans For New Year

The Brunswick chapter hosted the Twin Bees for a November meeting at Mrs. Alta Storer's home with Bath sisters assisting. They announced no December gathering due to Christmas and set January 11 for the next meeting at Mrs. Mary Curtis's home with Bath sisters as co hosts. Names of Bath attendees included Mary Curtis Gertrude Stewart Sarah Potter Viola Melzard Annie Williams Emily Williams and Nellie Dunning.

Brunswick Alta Storer Pleasant Street Mary Curtis Bath Gertrude Stewart Sarah Potter Viola Melzard Annie Williams Emily Williams Nellie Dunning

Georgetown social notes and local updates for the week

Mrs. William A. Todd hosted the Working League meeting with six members present. Thanksgiving pause. Miss Belle Heald to host next Tuesday. Spelling honors announced for grades VII through V. Deer hunters named. a summer home fire at Marrtown. Robinhood tea room sighting of a brown thrasher noted. Various visitors, travels, and family news from Georgetown, Bath, and surrounding towns.

William A. Todd Belle Heald Betty Rittall Eugene Reynolds Clayton Stevens Joan Hagan Ralph Baker Lawrence Peron Ben Boyington Ernest Heal Alonzo Thibodeau Percy Scott George Oliver Marrtown Roland E. Peterson Allen Brown William Zorach

Boston Police Seek Relatives of Wwelastow Larswick

Police urge any relatives of Wwelastow Larswick of Boston to contact the Deputy Marshal's office at once. His wife and daughter are believed to be living in this city and may provide information.

Wwelastow Larswick Boston

Dr and Mrs Earle Wade Return From Calais Visit

Dr and Mrs Earle Wade have completed their trip visiting relatives in Calais and have returned home.

Earle Wade iCalais

Blue Cross Plan Hospitalization Reaches Six Year Mark

Maine's Associated Hospital Service of Maine marked its sixth year on the 21st. About 100,000 members, 800 employer groups, 55 Maine hospitals, and 200,000 patient days reflect growing prepayment for hospital care. Executive Director Paul A. Webb notes nonprofit standards, public policy, and local rural expansion aided by banks. the plan emphasizes affordable, reliable hospital service for all residents.

Maine Associated Hospital Service of Maine Paul A. Webb Blue Cross American Hospital Association United States Canada Maine Blue Cross Phillips M. Payson Walter G. Davis Edward B. Moulton S. Arthur Paul Webb

Christmas Club Checks Exceed Past Records at Bath Bank

First National Bank mailed Christmas club checks totaling 101,141.06 on Monday, surpassing the prior bank record. Involved were 1,430 members across the bank’s various clubs, with beneficiaries including Bath families and local merchants.

First National Bank Bath

Five Islands social scene and church events noted

Chester McMahan and party from Bath hunted a big buck Friday. A large local and out of town crowd enjoyed supper at Library Hall Friday night with patriotic decorations and a scenic wall backdrop. Speakers included Rev. Beyea and Dr. Harrison, followed by a Thanksgiving sermon and musical duets. Numerous locals and relatives traveled for visits, war bond drives, and holiday gatherings through the week.

Chester McMahan Jimmie Chester Jr Bath Library Hall Milburn Stevens Lermond Davis Harrison Minneapolis Minn Charles Sims Stetson Lincoln Boothbay J. A. Beyea Norman B. Harrison Minnesota Rowe Brothers Alfred Andrew Vesta Rowe Good Neighbor Club Rudolph Pinkham Edith McMahan Five Islands Seguinland George Gray Beulah Miller

Noon Hour Recreation Program Delights Morse High Students

The Noon Hour Recreation Committee at Morse High School plans talks led by David Y Alkazin and Mrs Farley May. George Larrabee spoke on his Springfield trip as one of 14 star gardeners honored by the Inter-State Farmer's Exchange with expenses paid. Arthur Berry described British and American Boy Scouts history and Eagle Scout steps, sharing camp experiences and insignia banner.

Morse High School David Y Alkazin Farley May George Larrabee Springfield Mass Farmer's Exchange Pennsylvania Mexico Arthur Berry Boy Scouts of America Britain America

Far and Near Society Holds Regular Meeting

The Far and Near Missionary Society of Corliss Street Baptist Church met in the small vestry with 13 present. They finished work on baby gowns for the Red Cross, heard a talk on evangelism, and planned a day of prayer. Officers and committees coordinated article collections for the Colorado River Relocation Center, led by Mrs. Walker and Mrs. Preble.

Missionary Society of Corliss Street Baptist Church Red Cross Ruby Preble Mildred Walker Lina Butler Albert Freeman Walker Freeman Colorado River Relocation Center Preble

Thanksgiving Party at Beacon Street Church

Beacon Street church Sunday school held a Thanksgiving party in the vestry under Harmon Smith and Rev. Charles L. Kinney. Children enjoyed games and races with prizes for drawing, ring toss, bean contest, belt races, and shoe race. A long decorated table with a candlelit spread followed, and refreshments were served by Mrs. Edward St. Martin and her daughter as lights dimmed.

Beacon Street Harmon Smith Charles L. Kinney Frank Thomas Anita Deering William Perry Carolyn Herrin Lottie Casey Ronald Leathers Advah Reynolds, Jr Beverly van Buren Edward St. Martin Carolyn

Clarence L Moody Dies. Worcester Telegram Gazette Staffer

Allan Ramsay of 221 Oak street relays the death of his cousin Clarence L Moody of Worcester Massachusetts. Moody had many Bath friends from summers with his aunt Mrs. Robert Ramsay and cousin. he visited Bath recently. He was on the staff of the Worcester Telegram Gazette.

Allan Ramsay Oak Street Clarence L. Moody Worcester Mass Mr. Moody Bath Robert Ramsay Tom Worcester Telegram Gazette

Morse High senior Royden Haines reports for boot camp

Royden G. Haines a Morse High school senior and son of Mr and Mrs Royden D Haines of York street received orders to report at Camp Dev ens on November 30 to enter the service.

Royden G. Haines Royden D. Haines York Street Morse High School Camp Devens

Death of Albert E Thibodeau Maine CAP pilot shocks Bath area

Albert E Thibodeau 47 a Civil Air Patrol pilot was found dead by a pond road in Sidney after missing since Monday while coon hunting. He served in World War I Marines and was a longtime forester and former deputy marshal of Waterville. Survived by mother Georgiana and five sisters and one brother. Funeral was Saturday at the Catholic church in Bath.

R. Clinton McFadden North Street Waterville Albert E. Thibodeau Civil Air Patrol Pond Road Sidney Sam Thibodeau Brunswick Coast Air Patrol C.A.P Maine Bath Mr. Thibodeau Caribou Georgiana Thibodeau McFadden Clara Lessard Emily Thibodeau Boston Louise Thibodeau Santa Barbara Calif Blanche Lamb San Francisco Arthur E. Thibodeau

Myra L Richardson 68 Dies After Illness in Bath

Mrs Myra Louise Richardson widow of H Percy Richardson died Saturday night at Bath Memorial hospital after long illness. She lived with her brother Harold E Freeman in East Brunswick and later with Miss Alma Reid on Deering street before hospital admission. Survived by brother Harold E Freeman three nieces a nephew an aunt two grandnieces and a grand nephew. Funeral was Wednesday at Curtis Funeral Home and burial in Oak Grove.

Myra Louise Richardson H. Percy Richardson Bath Memorial Hospital Harold E. Freeman East Brunswick Alma Reid Deering Street Richardson William E Candace Ward Freeman Bath High Street Robert Thompson Virginia Richardson Monmouth Arthur Sprague Portland J. Bazin Lemont, Jr West Bath Fred Foote Curtis Funeral Home Washington Street Oak Grove

Charles Johannsen dies at 51 in Memorial Hospital

Charles Johannsen of Western Avenue died Tuesday morning at Memorial Hospital at age 51. Survived by wife and four daughters including Dorothy Gloria Isabel and Mrs. Warren Jewel, and three sons Charles Jr Arthur and Robert. Also sister Mrs. George Lux of Valley Stream and cousin William Luck of Brooklyn. Funeral Friday at Mayo Funeral Residence High Street at two led by Rev. Chester B. Oliver. Burial in Oak Grove.

Charles Johannsen Western Avenue Johannsen Dorothy Gloria Isabel Johannsen Warren Jewel Charles, Jr Arthur Robert Johannsen George Lux Valley Stream N. Y William Luck Brooklyn Mayo High Street Chester B. Oliver Oak Grove

Death of Mrs Charlies B Hazeltine in Washington

Mrs. Charlies B Hazeltine wife of Col. Charles B Hazeltine U S Army died in Washington D C after a brief illness Friends in the city regret her passing She leaves husband Col Hazeltine and a son Lt Col Charles B Hazeltine Jr U S Army Funeral services were held in the capital city with military family attendance

Charlies B. Hazeltine Charles B. Hazeltine U. S. Army Hazeltine Belfast U.S United States Washington, D. C Charles B. Hazeltine, Jr

Washington to Kala mazoo burial noted in obituary

The obituary mentions Washington D C and a burial at the subject's former home in Kala mazoo Michigan, indicating a death and interment location.

Pvt Robert H Gordon Dies in Denver While En Route Home

Bath friends mourn the accidental death of Pvt Robert H Gordon USAAF in downtown Denver Colorado while on a furlough to visit his family in Brewer. Born in Portland and a former Bath Iron Works welder he planned to spend Thanksgiving with his parents. He leaves parents and brother Capt Thomas Gordon US Army at Fort Bragg. A military funeral was held in Brewer with Legion Post and Dow Field guards.

Thomas Watson Georgia Quincy Mass Raymond Belanger Ronald Wiscasset Viola Hilton Irving Hanna John Huskins Lewiston J. A. Beyea Branwell Harford Harford Arletta Harford M Harford Lulu Powers Richmond Fred P. Carr Marion Betty Portland Arthur Cochrane William Chase Freeport Francis Pierce A. Army Pierce Norman Betty Jane Infantry Camp McClellan Alabama Raphael Higgins Marcia Sagadahoe Bay O. F. Rowe Ruth Pierce Paul Bath Beulah Miller Russell Pinkham Kittery Mr. Pinkham Ellsworth Pinkham Harold Rouse Carl Orville Rowe Everett Cromwell Virginia Sawyer U. S. Pierce Randolph Pvt Francis S. Pierce Mary Fossett Robert H. Gordon USAAF Just Wold Court Street Bath Iron Works Denver Colorado Gordon Congregational Church Brewer Daniel E. Reagan American Legion Dow Field Bangor Pvt. Gordon E-B. Gordon Brewer High School Bowdoin College Bowdoin Thomas Gordon Fort Bragg N.C Wold

Death of Waldo Allen at 31 in Woolwich

Waldo Allen aged 31 died at Memorial hospital after a weeklong pneumonia. Born January 20, 1913 in Woolwich, he worked at Bath Iron Works and was active in Solar lodge Masons Bathaerie of Eagles. Survived by wife Lillian Stover Allen daughter Marion Louise six, parents, sister Parker Starrett, aunt Nellie Reed. Funeral Sunday at Curtis Funeral Parlors, 942 Washington Street, two o’clock. services private.

Waldo Allen Memorial Hospital Day’s Ferry Woolwich Horace Allen Bath Allen Bath Iron Works Alex Burgess Lillian Stover Allen Marion Louise Parker Starrett Nellie Reed Solar Lodge Masons Bathaerie of Eagles Curtis Funeral Washington Street

Week of Prayer Held by Seventh-day Adventists

The Seventh-day Adventist churches observe a global week of prayer with local meetings each evening at 7 30 in homes across Woolwich East Brunswick and the church on High street. Hosts include Duncan McIntosh R W Farley O J Chase Paul Farley and church services continue Saturday with a closing meeting. Members are urged to fast pray and meditate throughout the week.

Duncan McIntosh Woolwich R. W. Farley High Street O. J. Chase Cook's Corner East Brunswick Paul Farley High

Miss Bernice Hosmer Visits Family in Attleboro for Thanksgiving

Miss Bernice Hosmer a commercial subjects teacher at the Attleboro high school arrived Wednesday to spend Thanksgiving and the weekend with her mother Mrs William W Hosmer on Middle street Attleboro Mass She will remain with her mother for several days before returning to her teaching duties.

Bernice Hosmer Attleboro Mass William W. Hosmer Middle Street

Also Mentioned on This Page

Thelma Godfrey Flora Mitchell Rebekah Evelyn Godfrey Arthur Lovejoy Rebekah Lodge Harold Ames Fuller Street Robert Sager Gardiner Leslie Roberts Augusta House Augusta Charles Day Eastland Hotel Day Ira L. Day Harry Woodbury Bowdoinham David Ames South Pleasant Street Nellie Richardson Portsmouth N. H Robert Sommer Robert, Jr Gerald Witham Gardiner Street Carlton Rand Patty Dover Clowes Guiou Laura Whitney Jamaica Plain Roy Chadbourne Harry Hanson, Jr Faustina Pashard St. Marie's Hospital Charles B. Day Rangeley Lake Hotel Company Rangeley Governor’s Council Chester Totman West Gardiner Mealy Willis Lane Goshen Sgt. Lane Wright Field Dayton Howard Lincoln Leeds Center John Parker George Gilbert County Road Ralph Wheeler North Pleasant Kimball Streets Mabel Crillen Ring House Emerson School John McKinnon George Yeaton River Road Frank Bishop Gardiner General Hospital Hubbell Junior Red Cross Eastern Area Frances White Hollis Easler Vernon Farley Warren Joy Twin Bees Georgetown Mae Hagan Harry Carlisle Carlisle North Edgecomb Louise Howard Bay Point Melvin Cunningham Ray Dunkling Walter Cummings John Calloway Us.cg Clarence Oliver Oscar Gilliam Owen Richardson West Point Robinhood George Laskey Gaston LaChaise Edward Nagle Aubrey Fullerton Everett Haines George E. Jordan Aroostook Woodrow Barbara Stacey David Y. Alkazin David France England Northern Ireland Cpl Coast Artillery Field Artillery Camp Shelby Miss Roy Moulton New York Moulton Ernest Heal Lillian Morse Waltham Louise Edward C. Clarey Newton Arrowsie Riends Thomas N. Williams West Georgetown Mrs. Williams Mrs Gilbert Gunnell Waltham, Mass Blue Cross Plan Rebecca Grover Alice Castawell Ethesa Elm Street Five Islands Church Boothbay Harbor Edward Foye Islands Foye Vivian Beals Thomas L. Hanna USN P. B. Savage Linda Marion St. Andrews Hospital Mary Louise Barbara Pinkham North Yarmouth Academy Victor Pinkham Y.M. C.A FAR and Near Society Myra L. Richardson C. B. Hazeltine Kalamazoo, Mich Fred S. Curtis & CO Funeral Services Thomas R. Huston Washington St
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