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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1945

Page

3

Funeral rites for James E White held in Wiscasset

James Edward White aged 76 died after a six week illness. Funeral services were conducted by Rev Robert H Heigham at the First Congregational Church in Wiscasset with burial in Greenlawn Cemetery. He was a lifelong resident and many friends attended. Also noted were notices of Mrs Luther Hall death in North Edgecomb and various local community and war fund items, plus club meetings and local personal notes.

James Edward White Bath Memorial Hospital Robert H. Heigham First Congregational Church White Greenlawn Cemetery Wiscasset Turner White Rutland Lester Knight Bath Arthur Wellman Whitefield Henry Hill Ansel Hill Augusta Donald F. Knight Roscoe Robinson Charles Soule Leonard Munsey Herbert Munsey Howard E. White Paul Keeler West Roxbury Mass Bertha Smart Massachusetts Luther Hall North Edgecomb Raymond Sherman

Local notes honor departing service members and town events

John Washington plans to enter Colby this fall after his discharge. Sgt Allerton Hutchins, son of Mr and Mrs Bernard Hutchins, has been discharged after six years in the service, mostly in Hawaii. Richard M. Hallett of Boothbay Harbor returned from the Pacific Aug 24 and has written Maine boy articles for the Portland Press Herald and Kennebec Journal. Major John French and his wife welcomed a daughter Jane at Mercy Hospital Portland. Pvt John Chase of North Edgecomb on a 10 day furlough from Camp Wheeler before Camp Meade. Charles Barnes Jr and Theodore Dow left to enter Merchant Marine service before turning 18. Numerous visitors and local gatherings noted, including Bar Harbor retreats and dances in New York for Leatrice Payne.

John Washington Whiting Washington North Edgecomb Colby George G. Chiera Bar Harbor George W. Swain Wiscasset Charles H. Grover Walpole Mass Frank A. Bean Allerton Hutchins Bernard Hutchins Waterstreet Hawaii W. G. Payne Leatrice New York Jack Stanley Eva Merrill Boothbay Harbor H. E. Rines Fort Hillstret Charles E. Cowley Richmond L. White Manchester Augusta House George M. Howe Upper Federal Street Henry Marsh Saco Harold Hoffies Waltham Donald Marsh Marblehead Gertrude Whiting Henry Boston Woodbury D. Greenleaf Brunswick Jackson Cemetery Daniel R. Sortwell Jesse F. White Helen Dickinson Celia Rines Traverse Superior Court Turner White Bath Road French Germany John Chase George Chase Camp Wheeler Camp Meade Charles Barnes, Jr Theodore Dow Merchant Marine Valeria Bean Corpus Christi Texas Bradford C. Redennett, Jr Leigh Wing New Britain Conn Gardiner R. Deering Perry's Cove Bath E. W. Haggett Bath Iron Works Perry Thompson USN Newport R. I Edward Thompson Ernest Ward Augusta Scott Ward Arthur King S 2c Fred King Wiliamsburg Blair Wilson David Melrose Stackpole Farm Llewellyn Rogers Gloucester L. D. Rogers Oscar Jaquith Georgetown Earle Wing H. A. Owen Sabine D. O. Blaisdell O. A. Knight New Hampshire I. G. Nelson George Cameron Beachmont Lloyd Bates Albany N. Y Samuel Bates E. H. Coburn Thomas Schofield Hartford John Libby Oakland Percy Holbrook Edward Burns Philip Andrew Houston Robert Killiard Walter Ann Gilbert Eva Dunn E. Furlong Gardiner F.W. Deehan Gertrude Greenleaf Southbridge Alice Lanchester Hayden Rogers Rumford Eva McCullough Bath Memorial Hospital Pfc Calvin Wing USA Philip Burns Warren Babbidge Maine General Hospital E. A. Eastman Reading Harry McGlinchey Bangor Lawrence Burnham Irving Burnham Mary Jane Knight Albert Greenleaf John Perkins Roland Carlton

Bowling Discussed at Colonial Club

Colonial club resumed regular meetings Monday evening with a chicken salad supper served by Edward Kelley. Bowling committee named: Donald Jewett chair, Roland Robinson, John Sanborn. League aims to begin its 14th year mid October. Inter-club games with Woodfords of Portland eyed. Jephenson and Willis Hall admitted to membership.

Colonial Club Edward Kelley Donald Jewett Roland Robinson John Sanborn Woodfords Club Portland Jephenson Willis ‘Hall

LeBlancs Welcome Son Born at Memorial Hospital

A son was born early Wednesday morning to Mr and Mrs Leonce LeBlanc of 31 Newton Road at Memorial Hospital.

Leonce LeBlanc Newton Road Memorial Hospital

Bath hospital faire committee plans big two night event

Bath Memorial Hospital auxiliary committee meets at City hall to finalize plans for the Ole Tyme Faire at the State armory on Lincoln street September 28 and 29. Tickets are on sale with many residents buying in blocks to support the hospital. Prizes include ten $50 War Bonds and a grand door prize while merchants donate items and cash for prizes.

Bath Memorial Hospital City Hall State Armory Lincoln Street Bath Arthur J. Poulin Charles B. Doyle Brian M. Jewett Arthur King Celian Wold Harold M. Marsh Joe Avery Cosmopolitan Club Club 42 Nightingale Club Alice Johnson Central Maine Power Co Gerald Atkinson

Work Started on Receiving Tomb at Oak Grove Cemetery

Construction of a new 80-body receiving tomb at Oak Grove Cemetery has begun. Verrier Construction Co. of Portland forms laid for concrete foundations on a 26 by 48 foot, one story brick structure costing about 11 431 dollars, with completion in 65 days. Bunker and Savage of Augusta are the architects. the old tomb will be kept for emergencies.

Oak Grove Cemetery Verrier Construction Co Portland Bunker & Savage Augusta

Rotary Anns Meet At Sabine Summer Home

The Rotary Anns met Thursday at Mrs. William J. Craft's Sabine summer home. A lobster luncheon was served by the hostess and assistants. At the business meeting, projects for fundraising were discussed, including an October rummage sale. The next meeting will be September 20 at 12 30 noon at Mrs. Donald Emero's home.

Woman's Club of Wiscasset Elizabeth L. Webb Grace M. Sewall Grace G. Cowley Helen H. Day Carolyn S. Varney Helen Fisher Ruth L. Kierstead Collier Michael Tracy Newport News Mason Birch Point Huntoon Hill Farm Bureau Harriet Frve Sheepscot Stella Doe Doe Marjory Mabel Pinkham Selena Varney Norma O'Neal Isabelle Young Orianna Averill Ruth Young Rotary Anns William J. Craft Sabine Fred D. Hill Chester A. Plant George B. Wolstentholm Donald Emero Rich’s Hill Road West Bath

Funeral in Lynn for John Thompson Nephew of West Bath

West Bath residents Mrs. Percy Holbrook and Mr. and Mrs. Owen Thompson of Waterville attended the funeral of their nephew John Thompson in Lynn Massachusetts. Thompson, 27, died September 5 from an work accident while employed as a chemist. Burial was in Marblehead. Survivors include his widow and son Richard, his sister Eva Fraser of Lynn, and his parents.

Percy Holbrook Owen Thompson Waterville Lynn Mass John Thompson Robert Thompson West Bath Thompson Richard Marblehead Eva Fraser Bath Lions Club Rock Hill Inn Bath Naval Receiving Station Bath Eerie of Eagles Belanger

Sacred Heart Circle Daughters of Isabella Met Week Ago

Sacred Heart circle met on Tuesday of last week with committees named for October and September social work. Nomination panel included Adeline McPhee Maud Wilson Mattie Michaud Anne Perry.

Sacred Heart Circle Daughters of Isabella Margaret Long Mary Lundrigan Anne Skaling Emma Robinson Mattie Michaud Viola Davis Vivian Kronstrand Lola Stark Eva Henderson Nellie MacDonough Mary McE Muriel Tardif Ide M Skaring Adeline McPhee Maud Wilson Anne Perry

Mrs Charles Howe Visits Old Union Home

Mrs Charles Howe spent a few days at her former residence in Union, returning to her usual duties afterward.

Charles Howe Union

Break at State Armory Probed by Police

Police continue inquiry into a break at the State Armory on Lincoln street possibly Sunday night. Lt Harold Carter will inventory Co B equipment to check for theft after a sub machine gun was found on basement stairs. Entrance used window and door panels were bored from inside. other areas showed rifled desks but money remained untouched. Repairs ordered by Col Marchilden of the Maine State Guard.

State Armory Lincoln Street George Marchilden Maine State Guard Augusta Bath Harold Carter Co. B Claude Keesler David Y. Alkazin Co. E State Guard Col. Marchilden

Past Masters Picnic and Meeting in Sagadahoc County

A special Past Masters Association and Lecturers Council picnic and business meeting gathered over 50 members at Mrs. John Perkins’s Hardings home. The Lemont family of West Bath was prominent, with many guests including Senator Neil S. Bishop and state deputy Clifford Marriner. Birthdays and anniversaries were celebrated with songs, and the annual Lemont cottage clam bake tradition was noted. The next meeting date will be announced.

Past Masters Association Sagadahoc County John Perkins Hardings Lemont West Bath Grange Arthur C. Lemont Everett G. Lemont James B. Lemont Edwin W. Haggett Haggett William Armstrong City Neil S. Bishop Bowdeinham Close Massachusetts Clifford Marriner Marriner Richmond Marrine

Woolwich Community Churches News and Events

Woolwich First Baptist Church details Sunday services at 10 and 7 30 with sermons "The Shun Pike" and "Wreaths and Rocks" plus church school fellowship B Y F meeting and a Friday youth social. Rev Milliken to preach at 10 30 and 7 30 with dedications on Oct 7 and notes about the Woolwich Community Churches formation and activities.

First Baptist Church Woolwich Center J. M. Gowdey Center Parish Arthur Williams Day's Ferry Milliken Woolwich Nequasset Church Day’s Ferry Howard Whittum Daisy Elwell Boy Scouts Troop 93 Goodwill Club Costello Hall E. V. Reed

Nequasset Mothers Club Meets for Fall Plans

The Nequasset School Mothers Club met Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Cardton Squiers to discuss Fall activities. A social hour followed with refreshments served by Mrs. Squiers and her mother Mrs. Dallas Tracy. Present were Mrs. Dallas Tracy, Mrs. Anthony Dodge, Mrs. Frank Sparks, Mrs. Lester Holbrook, Mrs. Wilbur Presley, Mrs. Henry Seegar, and Mrs. Squiers.

Nequasset School Cardton Squiers Squiers Dallas Tracy Anthony Dodge Frank Sparks Lester Holbrook Wilbur Presley Henry Seegar

Bath to Offer Evening Vet Classes Under G I Bill

Bath School plans a veteran oriented program at Bailey Evening School opening in October. Veterans may enroll in correspondence courses and attend two hours per night three nights weekly under a supervisor. Tuition may be covered by the Veterans Bureau once 12 enrollments are met. credits count toward a high school diploma.

Bath School Board of Education Bath Board of Education State Department of Education Veterans Administration Bureau Veterans Bureau Horace P. Herrick Nathan Watson Clinton D. Wilson

Dresden News Roundup Highlights Local Moves and Passings

Mr and Mrs Lawrence Gahan and daughter Elaine return to South Portland from visit to Mrs Cora Gahan. Norman Bailey and Eric Brouillette visit Montreal after honorable discharges. Stanwood Gilman visits local schools. Sympathy pours for Leone Sherbourne on her husband s death in a truck accident. Virginia Robbins completes duties at shunter farm and returns home. Local students Edna and Virginia Robbins Franklin and Edward James Edward Chapman Madelyn Rittall will enter Bridge academy this Fall. Russell Bickford and wife relocate to Richmond after selling farm to Gardiner buyers. Mr and Mrs Benjamin Wentworth visit Milo for two weeks. A baby girl named Nancy arrives at the James home.

Lawrence Gahan Elaine Mr. Gahan Cora Gahan South Portland Norman Bailey Eric Brouillette Montreal Stanwood Gilman Leone Sherbourne Sherbourne Dresden Mills Virginia Robbins Bertha Stevens Shunter Farm Middle Bridge School Bridge Academy Edna Franklin Edward James Edward Chapman Madelyn Rittall Russell Bickford Richmond Gardiner Benjamin Wentworth Milo Thomas James Nancy

Hyde Camp Auxiliary Plans October Inspection

Hyde Camp Auxiliary led by Jennie Miller outlines the annual inspection likely for early October. Mrs. Jennie Miller and Mrs. Myrtle Wilson are appointed to organize the luncheon for the next meeting.

T. W. Hyde Camp Jennie Miller Myrtle Wilson

Bay Point Indian Camp Near Old School House

A Bay Point pasture by the old gray school house held the Sagadahoc Indians last camp before vanishing. A granite dome near the brook offered a view of the Kennebec, the sea, and Robinhood's Cove. A cave under the ledge sheltered the people, and J Otis Swift documented spearheads during a visit. Nearby news notes School opening and local visits.

Bay Point Sagadahoc Kennebec Swale Robinhood’s Cove J. Otis Swift Nature The World-Telegram Josian Moveme Swift Temple Ada Shirley Robert Fry William Adams Carrie Oliver Fred Taylor Dickie Hagan Auburn Walter

Nequasset Ladies Have Fine Outing

Nequasset Ladies auxiliary enjoyed a Thursday picnic at Pemaquid with lobster and clam lunches at Gilberts Lobster Pound. The group toured Gilberts area, visited New Harbor on the return trip, and invited Mrs Maurice Hathorne to host the next meeting on Sept 20. Mrs Frit Klippel was absent due to illness. her sister Mrs George Klippel stays with her.

Nequasse Frit Klippel George Klippel Winte Street Henry Dubar Amy Crowell Anna Seegar Edwold Carter Maurie Hathorne Eugene Bee Dallas Tracey Pete Bailey Woolwich Ralp Burden Bath Sar Bailey Gardiner Masters Jimmie Beck Stephen Squiers Enl New Harbo

Two Bath Girls Receive Nurses Caps at Mercy Hospital

Miss Marguerite Rines and Miss Margaret Guest of Bath received their nurses caps at Mercy hospital Portland during a capping ceremony held in the chapel on Monday evening. Rev. Francis Cox gave the address, Miss Irene Lorange led a prayer for a perfect life, Sister M. Annunciata presented the caps, and Rev. Henry E Pander gave the benediction. Rines, daughter of Mr and Mrs Chester Rines, Moris High class of 1944 president, and a DA R National Congress representative, was among the graduates.

Marguerite Rines Margaret Guest Bat Mercy Hospital Portland Francis Cox Irene Lorange M. Annunciata J Henry E Pander Miss Rines Chester Rines

Ladies Sewing Circle Elects Interim Leader At First Baptist

The Ladies Sewing Circle of the First Baptist church met Wednesday afternoon with Vice President Mrs. Laura Harrington presiding. Since no president was elected in January, a committee of Mrs. Elsie Crosby, Mrs. Ada Larrabee, and Mrs. Lizzie Haggett was named to report next Wednesday. Fourteen members were present.

Ladies Sewing Circle The First Baptist Church Laura Harrington Elsie Crosby Ada Larrabee Lizzie Haggett

Also Mentioned on This Page

Rufus E. Stetson Damariscotta Lincoln County War Chest State War Chest, Inc National War Fund Lincoln County USC United Seamen's Service War Prisoners’ Aid Philippine War Relief Maine James E. Stanier Branca High Street Donald M. Petrie Stonier Wiscasset Academy F. B. Engert Rochester Ledges Inn Main Street Engert OPA Charles Coblins Inlaw Charles A. Day Big Hospital Alan Young Pepperell Donald White St. Albans Frank Walker Fred Soule Alton Berry Judson Soule Anna May Berry Harlan Trott Son Delano Winchester Women's Baptist Missionary Society of Western Maine Mothers’ Club Dresden Hyde Camp Auxiliary Go Lobster Pound Ladies’ Sewing
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