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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1945
Page
2
Stores will carry more metal toys this Christmas but prewar variety remains unavailable. About eight to ten percent of toys will be all metal with few tricycles and numbers of electric trains. Nickel, copper, and brass limits slow better train models while price ceilings press old makers. Buy early as popular pieces move quickly.
In Peoria Illinois business leaders implement the Peoria Plan, matching disabled veterans to jobs suited to their limits. Applicants are interviewed, reviewed by a medical board, and then tried for positions. One company now employs 800 disabled veterans and seeks more workers.
The state loses Herbert L. Swett, promoter and manager of Lakewood, a pioneer in Maine summer theatres. He led tourism efforts, served in the New England Council and Maine Development Commission, and twice led the Maine Publicity Bureau. He championed vacations to Maine and left a lasting impact on the state’s recreational appeal.
The 2,200 ton destroyer USS Perry will be launched at Bath Iron Works at 4 o clock Thursday afternoon. The ship, third with the Perry name, honors Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry and Commodore Matthew C. Perry, and will be christened by Mrs. George Tilton of Littleton New Hampshire. The history of prior Perrys is summarized, including the second Perry’s service from Pearl Harbor through Pacific campaigns and its sinking in September 1944.
Commander Charles C. Kirkpatrick led USS Shea after a Japanese bombing damaged the ship while at sea. The officer, a Texas native, holds three Navy Crosses and the Army Distinguished Service Medal for wartime patrols. The ship, named for Commander John J. Shea, was commissioned in 1944.
The Central church Ladies Aid met at the parish house with newly elected president Mrs. David G. Rich presiding. Committees were named by Mrs. Rich and others including Mrs. N Gratz Jackson and Mrs. Edmund Briggs. A rummage sale was voted for Oct. 25 at the parish house, with Mrs. Luther Thompson as committee chair.
Letter from Dale P. Harper USN on arrival in Tokyo describes devastated sights and planned Nagasaki visit. He notes Army engineers aboard ship, rationed meals, and Jap fleet reactions. Also mentions Earl Russell Pearson USNR at Wakayama, and George Rogers Jr. USA visiting Washington after leave and attending Thompson Kenney wedding.
Lt. William J. Kerwin is reassigned to Camp Croft after a 45 day recovery with parents in Shaw Street. Sgt. George M. Ames Jr. receives Honorable Discharge in Greensboro after 24 combat missions in Italy. William R. Lowans sees Japan’s capitulation aboard USS Knapp, with seven Pacific campaigns and rescue actions noted. USS Hambleton crew highlights North Africa invasion and torpedoing survival. Harry L. MacNeil Jr. returns from San Diego for his father’s death, awaiting West Coast duty continuation.
Word comes from Commander Cuthbert B. Wilson that his ship is ordered to the Orient from Hawaii. Others noted include Helen Moses at Camp Parks California on softball duty, Pvt. Robert Fielding back in North Weymouth after France, Lt. George Littlefield discharged in Boston, and George Parshley among occupation troops in Wakayama with Kobe and Osaka targets.
Chester Comeau of USA is on a 25 day furlough with his mother Mrs Estelle Comeau at 11 Spring Street after 33 months in the European theater. The Bath native served five years with nearly three abroad and returns unharmed, having seen much during the war.
Pvt. Edward Cogan of High street is home on furlough from Buckley Field and will report to Chandler Field Ariz after leave. Cpl. Robert D. Stevens, in Hawaii most of his service since 1941, returns on 30 day furlough awaiting discharge. Cpl. Douglas Crosby of East Brunswick is home on a 15 day furlough from Camp Gordon Florida.
Sgt Charles H Bassler of Bath Maine was released from the Army Air Forces at Drew Field Separation Station. He holds the ETO and three battle stars and returns to Bath with wife Margaret and daughter Charlinda Anne. Other notes mention Lt Percival Black of Rochester NH and several servicemen visiting family in Bath and nearby towns. A farewell party for Southard in Bath featured donations and social gathering.
The article notes Border Investment Co. employee families in Calais and Portland. It highlights Lawrence Noddin a 49 month U S service staff sergeant with Patton's forces in France and Germany. Donald Kingsbury now in Saipan after farm work before draft. Jean L Danforth returns to Dike school as AMM 2/c after naval service. Her brother Frank W Danforth Jr remains in the Navy.
M Sergeant John Skelton USA arrived home after honorable discharge from Camp Edwards. He served three years ten months including a year and a half at Rheims France and will travel to Erie Pennsylvania then Bath with his wife and daughter. Ensign Robert Gilchrist USN called from San Francisco to say he would take 30 days leave after service aboard a tanker. Seaman Owen C Richards USN arrived for 24 days leave from the Pacific aboard the Missouri after witnessing the peace declaration and earning three battle stars. Radar man 2/c Leston Harrington aboard USS Arkansas arrived Seattle for Navy Day duties and reports good scenery while hoping for an East Coast leave soon.
Mrs Edward Shaw entertained the Nequasset Auxiliary at her home for an all day meeting. A covered dish lunch was served at noon. In the afternoon Mrs Eugene Beck received a birthday surprise with gifts and a decorated cake. A Scotch auction raised funds with Mrs Beck as auctioneer. The committeeman distributed work articles. Mrs Lester Holbrook invited members to attend a serve dinner. Present were Mrs Henry Dubar Mrs Dallas Tracey Mrs Edwold Carter Mrs Lester Holbrook Mrs Wilbur Presley Master Richard Holbrook Mrs Eugene Beck Mrs Maurice Hathorne Mrs Loring Soule Mrs Albert Hall Mrs Lowell Milliken Mrs Amy Cromwell and Mrs Edward Shaw.
Woolwich church services include morning messages by Mrs. M Gowdey and an evening talk on Comrades In Corinth. Woolwich Youth Fellowship hosts a Halloween party and boys club planning. Local clubs meet for fairs, sewing, and charity events. many residents visit or relocate, with school events and teachers’ convention noted.
The column notes two joint birthday parties in Bath with guests including Lester Holbrook and Priscilla Cromwell. Guests: Vivian Presley Shirley Baker Priscilla Cromwell Luella Cromwell Fanny Creamell Grace Brown and more. Albert Richards opens a general store at Day's Ferry with Mrs Richards running daytime duties and husband at Bath Iron Works. Mrs Reevey departs for Miami and other travels to visit family and Navy Day events. Lieut. Reevy to receive discharge after 33 months in the Pacific with 15 battle stars.
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