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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1945

Page

5

Emerson school adds two teachers and a janitor

Richmond reports new staff at Emerson school with Mrs. Baker of Charleston and John J. Tower of Camden joining as teachers and Roland Hanson hired as janitor. Baker will allow full-day sessions for sub-primary and first grade pupils starting Monday. Tower will teach English in the high school, replacing Mrs. Harmon.

Baker Charleston John J. Tower Camden Roland Hanson Emerson School Tower Harmon Holy Cross University Hanson

Parker Head Update from Monday Social Visits

On Monday Libby led a Portland trip with Arthur Lear George Eltman Mrs John D Libby and Mr and Mrs Harold Barkalow and son Arthur Arthur Lear plans to open a store near the vestry later this week Mrs Bernard Wyman has closed her wharf store and stays there with her two children Paul and Patricia Mr and Mrs Ralph Mank of Bath were guests at H D Mank Sr home Abbie Hilton plans to move to Rockland to be near her husband Arthur and Mrs Arthur Brown hosted Raymond Brown and family Sunday

Libby Portland Arthur Lear George Eltman John D. ‘Libby Harold Barkalow Arthur Vestry Bernard Wyman Paul Patricia Ralph Mank Bath H. D. Mank Abbie Hilton Rockland Arthur Brown Raymond Brown

Coxs Head Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Mrs Frank Wyman spent several days this week with her daughter Mrs Lawrence Thayer in Bath. Lawrence Carlisle visited his aunt Mrs Julia Dozois and Mrs Stanton Dozois on Tuesday. Mrs Monroe Wilbur and Mrs Janton Dozois attended Farm Bureau Friday. Mr and Mrs Monroe Wilbur motored to Boothbay and visited Portland. Mr and Mrs Leon Smith and their daughter Jean of Wollaston Massachusetts spent Saturday at the Percy cottage.

Frank Wyman Lawrence Thayer Bath Lawrence Carlisle Julia Dozois Stanton Dozois Monroe Wilbur tanton‘Dozois Farm Bureau Monroe Wibur Boothbay Portland Leon Smith Jean Wollaston Mass Percy Cottage

Visit of Mrs Cooke to New York City family matron

Mrs Harry Cooke of New York visits Mr Cooke's mother Mrs Edward Cooke on Willow Street and her daughter Mrs Norman Adams on Andrews Road during a family gathering.

Adolphus Regan New York Henry Badger Auburn Harry A. Furbish Lucille Ryan Rangeley Charles B. Day Pleasant Street Paul Stilphen Harry Cooke New York City Mr. Cooke Edward Cooke Willow Street Norman Adams Andrews Road

Major Files Promoted at Camp Joseph W Robinson

Word from Bucksport confirms Maynard Files of Bucksport has been promoted to major at Camp Joseph W Robinson in Little Rock Arkansas. He is attached to an infantry unit and served in North Africa where he earned the Silver Star and was captured by Germans before prison camp residence for over two years. His wife Elizabeth Files lives with him in Little Rock.

Maynard IV. Files Bucksport Joseph W. Robinson Little Rock Ark Files North Africa Elizabeth Files Major Files Working League William Todd Davis Well Roy M. Trafton Eva Louise Trafton Donald Hall Rehor USMC Yonkers N. Y Rehor Trafton Julie Priscilla Dalrymple David Jewett Waller USAAF First Baptist Church Newton Center Mass Waller Philip Dalrymple Kennebec Point Sidney Dalrymple Helen Webster Lexington Sagadahoc Bay John R. Blackie Brunswick Boston Leon Oliver Newburyport Joseph F. Higgins Higgins Richard Knight Portland Robinhood Edward C. Clarey Bath Clara Pierce Cambridge Clarence ‘B. Hill Sherman Wiscasset Lumber Co Arthur Pratt Harold Jewett iRiggsville Riggsville Genevra Lottie Spencer Gaston la Chaise Roy Newman Warren S. Todd Melrose Highlands J. F. Higgins Norman Gay Medford Charles Carret Gay Albert Brookings Randolph Fritz ‘Rockwell Westport Read Bartlett Towle Louise Towle Gardiner Walter Cummings J. H. ‘Brown West Newton Minnie Gray Clarence Hill Auburn Lewiston

Woolwich residents push for Woolwich bus service

Woolwich citizens sign petition seeking a Bath to Murphy's Corners bus line with six daily round trips. The service would link Bath City Hall Carlton Bridge Route 127 128 Day's Ferry and Route 1, easing costly taxi trips and protecting schoolchildren in icy weather. Over 100 signatures in 24 hours prompt further talks with Bath Bus Co Maine Public Utilities Commission and local officials.

Woolwich Bath City Hall Carlton Bridge Hunnewell Store Day’s Ferry Murphy's Corners City Hall Bath the Times Box 1 Bath Bus Co Maine Public Utilities Commission

May Rebuild Overpass at Railroad Square

State Highway Commission plans rebuilding the road from New Meadows River to Carlton bridge next spring. A ramp over Maine Central tracks at Depot Square is included and a direct route past Quimby Street to High Street is proposed. A new steel and concrete bridge to replace the old wooden drawbridge at Woolwich-Arrowsic is also in the works, tied to a federal highway project. Attorney John J. Keegan and Mrs Keegan and sister Mrs William Esmond died in Portland.

State Highway Commission of Augusta New Meadows Carlton Bridge Maine Central Depot Square Brunswick Road Western Avenue Quimby Street High Street Edmund P. Briggs Middle Street

Five Islands social rounds and touring notes

The Good Neighbor club enjoyed a meeting with new president Mrs Harland Pinkham last week. Attendees later heard plans for upcoming 7 15 start times and a public Halloween party at Library hall Friday night with children’s and adults’ time slots. A stream of local residents and visitors from Washington, Derby Line, Augusta, Exeter, South Danville, Portland, and Lowell were seen in town for outings, visits, and shopping, including Madge O Brien and Charles from Washington, and the Cunningham sisters from Augusta.

Good Neighbor Club Harland Pinkham Maynard Thibodeau Edith McMahan Library Hall Madge O'Brien Charles Washington, D. C Indiageela Rosemary Ellen Cunningham Augusta James Stevens Derby Line Ellsworth Pinkham Marion Stevens Exeter N. H J. G. Stevens Lloyd Pinkham Victor Pinkham Kathleen Rittall Bryant Pond Franklin Keehtwetter Allen Huntington South Danville L. P. Moore New York City Orville Rowe Portland Louisa Moore Phillip Pinkham Robert Moore Erland Moore Virginia Mansfield Moore Lewiston Bina Marr Boston Arletta Harford Bramwell Harford Harford

Open House At Brunswick Naval Air Station On Navy Day

The U S Naval Air Station at Brunswick invites the public to an open house Saturday from 9 a m to 3 p m in honor of Navy Day. Displays include many aircraft types with access panels removed and bomb bays open, plus engine showcases and air sea rescue gear. Cmdr Joe Taylor invites all to inspect the base and exhibits.

U.S. Navy U. S. Naval Air Station Brunswick Army Navy Cmdr Joe Taylor

Bath court visit by former mayor Dubord of Waterville

F Harold Dubord a prominent Democrat and longtime Waterville mayor and attorney was in Bath Tuesday on business at Sagadahoc Superior Court.

F. Harold “Dubord Waterville Bath Sagadahoc Superior Court

Lewiston Youth Captured While Carrying Revolver

Andre Robert Duquette a 19 year old of Scribner Boulevard Lewiston pleaded guilty in Bath Municipal Court to carrying a concealed weapon and larceny of gasoline. He was sentenced to 60 days in Kennebec county jail for the weapon charge with the larceny on file. Police said a loaded 22 caliber revolver was found on him when arrested in Bath after car and plate thefts tied to a stolen vehicle.

Andre Robert Duquette Scribner Boulevard Lewiston Bath North Street Kennebec County Harold J. Rubin Gardiner R. Deering Duquette Frank L Clyton Badoin Dummer Street Pine Street Portland Raymond L. Davis Coyle Street Beacon Street Russell Street Westbrook Superior Guilly

Woolwich Grangers Plan Chicken Supper and Halloween Party

Woolwich grange met last Wednesday with music and readings led by Arline Grover and Rose Hathorne. A debate on life versus fire insurance preceded song. The annual chicken supper is set for Oct 26 at six, followed by a Halloween party Oct 31 with costume forfeit.

Woolwich Grange Arline Grover Rose Hathorne Grange Maggie

Mr and Mrs Ralph C Hilyard Return From Honeymoon

Mr Hilyard and his wife have returned to Bath after a honeymoon in Massachusetts. They reside at 3 Page Street and Mr Hilyard has begun duties as proprietor of Staples Drug Store.

Ralph C. Hilyard Congregational Ellsworth Bath Massachusetts Page Street Hilyard Staples

Navy Day program in Bath features ship visit and USO events

Mayor Walter C. Rogers urges citizens to honor Navy Day with decorations and participate in events. USS Shea will dock at M W Sewall Co wharf and public tours run Friday through Tuesday. Brunswick Naval Air Station opens to visitors. The Bath Navy League, USO, and YMCA organize free activities for service members including a talent show, dances, meals, and entertainment across Thursday to Tuesday.

Walter C. Rogers U. S.navy Marine Corps U. S. Coast Guard Shea M. W. Sewall Co Brunswick Naval Air Station Bath Council U. S. Navy League USO USS Shea Bath Iron Works Corp Perry The Iron Works Morse-Rumford Kelley Field Navy USC Joe Avery GSO Cliff Leeman

Real Estate Sales In Bath Area

The residence of the late Mrs. C. A. Peaslee on Middle Street was purchased by Carl W. Crane of the Bath Savings Institution. Lieutenant Leon Buck USNR bought the residence of Mrs. Theo Webb on Middle Street near Winter.

C. A. Peaslee Middle Street Carl W. Crane The Bath Savings Institution Leon Buck USNR Theo Webb Winter

Obituary of Clarence L Goddard of East Harpswell

Clarence L Goddard long time East Harpswell resident died Thursday at home on Dingley Island after a short illness He was born May 18 1882 in Georgetown son of Frank and Sarah Heald Goddard He owned the Goddard ice house on Dingley Island retiring two years ago He is survived by his wife Annie six daughters one son two nieces one nephew a brother and four grandchildren Funeral service was Sunday at his home and interment followed at Oak Grove cemetery Bath

Clarence L. Goddard East Harpswell Dingley Island Georgetown Frank Sarah Heald Goddard Harpswell Annie Mulcahy Goddard Annie L. Goddard Beatrice G. Anderson Auburn Hazel C. Wing Augusta Barbara G. Averill Myrtle Goddard Selma Goddard Portland Marjorie Goddard U. S. Marine Corps Reserve Washington, D. C Sgt Donald Goddard U. S. Army Belgium Howard A. Goddard Oak Grove Bath

James H Alexander 52 Newburyport WWI veteran dies

James Hammond Alexander 52 of Newburyport died Thursday at the Chelsea soldiers home after a 22 day stay. He served in World War I and is survived by brother George of Bath. The funeral was held Friday from Bradbury-Doyle post VFW with a high mass at Immaculate Conception church and military rites by Fort Foster. He worked as a cutter at Newbury Rug and Embroidery Pattern Co. for 25 years.

James Hammond Alexander Newburyport Chelsea Mr. Alexander George Bath Bath Street Bradbury-Doyle Post Requieum Immaculate Conception Church Fort Foster Wellington Old Newbury Rug and Embroidery Pattern Co

Mrs Lavina Stevens Dies After Brief Illness

Mrs Lavina Stevens widow of Albert Stevens died at her home on the old Bath road Brunswick after a brief illness. Born October 20 1870 in Prince Edward Island she moved to Bath in 1888. She was survived by one sister Mrs Ali Frazier of Lewiston Conn and nephews. Mass was held at St Charles Brunswick Tuesday morning and interment followed at Maple Grove Bath.

Nellie Lowell Anna Edward Hall Cedar Grove Russell Ring Lee Stilphen Plymouth N. H Lillian McKenney William Old Orchard Melvin Curtis Myrtle Street Robert Sommer Robert, Jr San Francisco Sommer South Front Street Lee _ Stilphen Rebecca White Mountain Power & Light Co Randall Young Winthrop Africa Italy 51St Air Depot Kermit Darrah Malcolm Lynn Mass Albert Darrah River Road Pfc Arthur Bixby New Jersey Thomas Barry Richard Strout Gardiner General Hospital Augustus Small Front Street Sarasota Fla Lavina Stevens Albert Stevens Bath Road Brunswick Prince Edward Island Peter Mary McDonald Ritchie Bath Harrye Boston Ali Frazier Lew London Conn Se’ Sy Charles Church Maple Grove

Michael Flaherty dies at 80 in Bath home

Michael Flaherty 80 a longtime Bath Iron Works blacksmith retiree died suddenly Saturday at his Water Street home. Born in Ireland he is survived by wife Margaret and three daughters Marie ONeil Lawrence Henry Brennan Andover and Bert Van Rosendall Florida along with four nephews. He was a Knights of Columbus member. Funeral held Tuesday at St Marys Church.

Michael Flaherty Water Street Ireland Peter Flaherty Margaret Flaherty Marie O’neil Lawrence Mass Henry Brennan Andover Bert van Rosendall Florida Knights of Columbus Old Bath Iron Works St. Mary’s Church

Mrs Plummer Hosts Lunch At The Lighthouse

Mrs Walter Plummer of Lisbon Falls visiting cousin Mrs Oliver Moses on Washington street entertained with a luncheon today at The Lighthouse on Washington street. Mrs Wy man of Lewiston also entertained at The Lighthouse with a luncheon Tuesday.

Walter Plummer Lisbon Falls Oliver Moses Washington Street Wyman Lewiston

Mrs Davis Guests At Red House With Miss Kimball

Mrs Edward Davis of Boston stayed overnight with Miss Anne Kimball at the Red House on Lincoln Street. Mrs Davis formerly Miss Margaret Hyde of Bath, daughter of the late Hon. and Mrs Charles E Hyde of Washington Street.

Edward Davis Boston Anne Kimball Red House Lincoln Street Davis Margaret Hyde Bath Charles EU Hyde Washington Street

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Richmond Amy Bradley Dickenson Jewett Gen. MacArthur William Wing Elaine Gilpatrick Norma McCormick Benjamin Franklin Club Charles Hinkley Carrie Johnson Elaine Sherman Firemen’s Association Grange Hall Skowhegan Herbert L. Swett Leslie Roberts Harry Curran Dana Maddock Minnie Bunker Minnie Bunker At Mr. Maddock Bar Harbor Verona Pinkham Wallace Nichols John Davis Southport Mildred Morris Mayford Morris University of Maine Parker Cox Brewers of America Foundation Maine Ee Tee United States Brewers kLood the HI Holley ATE Directo Vincent MacMahan Lillian Morse Dren Elsie Jordan Waltham Everett Haines Air Forces Fred Laskey Howard Heald Lester Goddard Frank Heald Harry Heald Belle Heald George Mercier Wiscasset Frank Goodwin Dresden Mills Charles Broomquist iCo Carroll Powers Laurette Jones Edgar Hunter New Hampshire Hunter Cottage Soldier's Point Harry Horne Chester Douglas Tuck Horne Walter Cunningham Bath Iron Works Ralph Hatstat Blanche Hatstate Albany Clement MacMahan Nat Howe L. J. Sanborn Flagstaff Memorial Hospital Vincent Marlow MacMahan Reported Highway Commission John J. Keegan Keegan William Esmond Johnson Woolwich Grangers Temorials Marius H. Page North St Kennebec Greenhouses James H. Alexander Fred S. Curtis & Co
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