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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1944

Page

5

New Instructor in Real Education for Women Named

Dr. Hamilton Holt announces Miss Alice Hampton Minott as head of the real education for women department at Ilins College Winter Park Florida replacing Mrs. Alice Henry Acree who led the department for four years. Minott is a Posse School graduate with a B S from Temple University and teaching experience in Maine Montpelier Vermont and has interests in dramatics and student publications.

Hamilton Holt Woodstock Conn Ilins College Winter Park Fla Alice Hampton Minott Minott Alice Henry Acree Posse School of Physical Education Massachusetts Temple University Philadelphia Maine Montpelier Miss Minott Health, Physical Education and Recreation Association National Educational Association Sigma Iota Chi Sorority A. Bennett J. A. Bennett

Hartford and surrounding area note vacation and visit recaps

Miss Bessie Bowie returns to Hartford after a family vacation with Bowies in Drumond Street and Sagadahoc Ferry. Others listed visit relatives in Rye N H Somerville Mass and Hartford Pratt Whitney workers reunite. Several residents travel for school and vacations and recoveries noted among Bath Iron Works and local families.

Rev Albert R Freeman Returns From Ministers Retreat

Reverend Albert R Freeman pastor of Corliss Street Baptist church returned from Charlestown where he attended the Ministers Retreat for the week. Discussions centered on Winter church projects and plans.

Albert R. Freeman Corliss Street Baptist Church Charlestown

West Coast and Mexico Travel Among Local Residents

Mrs. Marion Darrah and daughters toured California with San Diego as headquarters and visited scenic spots and historic sites while passing through Mexico. Eva Lemont and son Westley returned home from Dresden Mills after summer visits. Mrs Grace Malcolm Payne returned from Ag Miss to attend family illness. Mary Lew and fiancé Joseph Brady plan a Boston weekend with Brady relatives. Mrs Edward Murphy visits Mr and Mrs C Richard Farnham Jr.. Farnham recently promoted to Chief Petty Officer USN. Myron and Mrs John N. Rines travel to New York City for a week as Rines takes leave from Bath Iron Works.

Marion Darrah Norman Chase California San Diego Mexico Darrah Central Maine Power Co Chase U. S.marine Corps Mary Lew York Street Joseph Brady South Street Boston Mr. Brady Edward Murphy Warwick C. Richard Farnham, Jr Haggcett Faurnhan USN

Miss Elsie Innis Visits Sister in Portland

Miss Elsie Innis, who has been visiting in Portland for several months, is a guest of her sister Mrs Edward Hurtwell of Hirzh street, according to local society notes.

Elsie Innis Portland Edward Hurtwell Hirzh Street

Thomp son couple visit Farmingdale guests of Bishops

Mr and Mrs Albert Thomp son of upper Washington street returned from a few days visit in Farmingdale where they were guests of Mr and Mrs Arthur Bishop.

Albert Thompson Upper Washington Street Farmingdale Arthur Bishop

Boston to Bath hospital staff changes and relocations

Walter McCarty returns from vacation to Trenton after a week off with Mrs. McCarty at their Academy Street home. Donald Avery family leaves Meadow Way for Bay Point cottage. Mary Savage from Augusta General to Bath Memorial for a one month affiliation. Sears-Roebuck manager Hollis Garey back from Boston. Various residents including Mrs. High D Grant, Florence Albie, Morgan Stetson, and others noted for relocations, visits, or civic roles.

Walter McCarty Trenton N. J Donald Avery Beatrice Dawn Meadow Way Bay Point

Nurse Returns to Duty After Vacation in Maine Hospital

Miss Mary Perry R N a school nurse from Wellesley Massachusetts returned to her duties after a vacation period with her parents Mr and Mrs Edward Perry on Couter street extension. The entry mentions Fred W Oliver and a safesal postvent but the legible facts concern Perry resuming work at a Maine hospital in Portland after time with family.

Fred W. Oliver Tee Maine Portland Mary Perry R.N Welleley Mass Edward Perry Couter Street

Scripps College welcomes class of 1948 at Claremont

Miss Nancy Sewall of Bath joins Scripps College freshmen as the new academic year begins. The 17 year liberal arts college notes limited enrollment to 225 with about 80 freshmen chosen from thrice as many applicants based on scholarship leadership and abilities. Other local mentions include Miss Estes returning home from Fairfield, Mr Blair Wilson resuming teaching in Melrose and the Larrabee family bereavement in Trufant's.

Nancy Sewall Arthur Sewal Washington Street Bath Scripps College Claremont Calif St. Mary's School Peekskill Sewall Morse High School Womens Residence College

Providence Litchfield visit tied to naval officer

Mrs Leonard Litchfield and daughter Pamela of Providence returned this week after visiting Mrs William Blair on Washington street and Lieut Litchfield's parents Mr and Mrs Harry B E Litchfield of Bath street Lieut Litchfield Jr U S N R is stationed at Providence.

Leonard Litchfield Pamela Providence, R. L William Blair Washington Street Litchfield Harry BE. Litchfield Bath Street Litchfield, Jr Providence

Miss Bernice Hosmer Returns to Allston High Duties

Miss Bernice Hosmer, teacher of commercial subjects at Allston High School in Massachusetts, resumes her duties after a summer visit with her mother, Mrs. William W. Hosmer, Middle.

Bernice Hosmer Allston Mass William W. Hosmer Middle Street

Swansea residents and guests gather for summer reunions

Local Swansea and Arcadia area families return from visits and host gatherings at Camp Pond and various homes. Among those noted are Mr. and Mrs. Philip Stackpole teaching in Swansea, Mr. and Mrs. Beddoes from Arlington visiting relatives, and many others including the Wallace family, Mrs. Julia Field, Rev. and Mrs. David L. Wilson celebrating a 43rd anniversary, and several hosts organizing summer dinners.

Miss Wintney Honored Guest Of Local Family

Miss Mises Winthey of Winterport, longtime gospel preacher, is retired and visiting Rev. and Mrs. Cassius Wildden on Oliver Street. A civic minded person, she supports the Red Cross and other philanthropic groups in her community.

Mises Winthey Winterport Revo Cassius Wildden Oliver Street Miss Wintney Red Cross

Local families and service members in brief notices

Mr and Mrs Edward Fossett formerly of Pemaquid reside in the Blair apartment on Washington street now occupying the former Hollingsend bungalow. Miss Barbara Pitman WAVES Yeoman 2/c secretary to Rear Admiral Young in Washington DC. Colleen Susan eight pounds born Sunday at Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Milton Cornish of Whitefield. Mrs Arthur Gilmore patient at Memorial Hospital.

Barbara Pitman The WAVES Young Bureau of Supplies and Accounts Navy Washington, D. C Miss Pitman Frank H. Reinoehj Washington Street Mares High Hunter College N. Y Stillwater, Oklahoma Colleen Susan Memorial Hospital Milton Cornish Whitefield Cornish Middle Street Arthur Gilmore MeChanic Street Memorial Hospital, Receiving Regiment

Portland Hosts for Week of Visiting Kin

Mrs Lizzie French of Wash traveled to her mine after visiting her granddaughter Mrs Robert Sutter and family at Monviswell for several days. Master Robert Sutter Jr will be her guest for a week. Commodore J Clark Coit and Mrs Pearl Pixley of St Peters burg Fla and Mrs Alton D Blake of Waterville were guests Thursday of Mrs Harry W Tucker. Mrs Charles Doten and sister Mrs Witlman Mitchell and others from Portland were guests of Col George A Baker as they visited relatives and planned return with Baker for a week.

Lizzie French Washtrate Robert Sutter Monviswell Robert Sutter, Jr Commodore J. Clark Coit Pearl Pixley St. Petersburg Fla Alton D. Blake Waterville Harry W. Tucker Middle Street Charles Doten Witlman Mitchell Iaw Emery Jerome McNineh Robert Doten Portland Ralph Baker Ruth Upper Darby Doten Col George A. Baker Milan Street Col. Baker Mitewell

Naval officer visits Bath area during weekend stay

Lt. Crear McCarty USN from Dalton Virginia, a Bath born man, arrived for a weekend visit with old friends. He formerly worked in the Bath Iron Works drafting room. His wife, Mrs Ethel Triggs McCarty of Bath, did not accompany him but plans to visit Bath later in the season.

Gindr McCarty Ethel Triggs Bath

Webb family to close Mere Point cottage this week

Mrs Theo Elwell Webb will close her cottage at Mere Point this week and her daughter Maury plans to open the home on Middle street for a few weeks. Miss Webb will depart later this month to resume studies at Wheaton College as a junior majoring in chemistry.

Theo Elwell Webb Maury Middle Street Miss Webb Wll Wheaton College

Miss Avis Marston Returns to Vermont Teaching Posts

Miss Avis Marston returns to Highgate Center Vermont after a summer with her parents Mrs and Mrs Percy Marston at Sagadahoc Ferry. She teaches English and Home Economics at the local school. During the summer she served as diction at Memorial hospital.

Avis Marston Percy Marston Sagadahoc Ferry Highgate Center Miss Marston the Memorial Hospital

Birthday Surprise for Mrs. Duley by Her Nieces

Mrs William H Duley was surprised with a birthday party organized by her nieces Miss Ina Anderson and Mrs Helen Douglas at Middle Street. Guests included H Edwin Harjula Brunswick Fred Anderson Thomaston Linwood Groves George Hartsgrove Donald Avery Dorothy Johnson Edna Ranta Ina Anderson Helen Merrill Margaret Daniels William Johnson and Daley family others. Helen Moses of Corliss Street began clerical work at the school superintendent office filling a post left vacant by Mrs Lois Halliwill. Allen Gregware Morse High junior, son of Dr and Mrs Paul Gregware, is bound for Bridgton Academy. Dr and Mrs F A Winchenback returned from furlough and left for Framingham Mass. Capt Winchenbach reports back to Cushing Memorial hospital. Fred P Shaw travels to Portland to visit ill brother John Shin at Maine General hospital.

William H. Duley Middle St Ina Anderson Helen Douglas Duley Daley H. Edwin Harjula Brunswick Fred Anderson Thomaston Linwood Groves George Hartsgrove Donald Avery Dorothy Johnson Edna Ranta Helen Merrill Margaret Daniels William Johnson Allen Gregware Morse High Paul Gregware Washington Street Bridgton Academy F. A. Winchenback Framingham Mass Capt. Winchenbach Cushing Memorial Hospital North Africa

Miss Jennie Melcher Ill, George Field Leads Service

Miss Jennie Melcher, longtime organist at Grace church, was too ill to preside at the organ Sunday morning. George Field served at the console for the morning service, and Miss Melcher is recovering from her illness.

Jennie Melcher Grace Church George Field Miss Melcher

Friends of Lt Commander Warren move near Chicago

The Warren family now resides in Mundelein near Chicago while Dr. Warren serves in the Dental Service at Great Lakes Naval Base. The family previously lived elsewhere and now settles in the suburban area as his naval duties continue.

Ralph Warren Mundelein, Sr Chicago Dr. Warren Great Lakes Naval Base Dental Service of The Navy

Puringtons Visit Bangor Family Weekend

Dr. and Mrs. W. A. Purington with their two daughters spent the weekend with relatives in Bangor. They have returned home on Washington Street and Dr. Purington resumes duties at the Bath Tron Works Hospital.

W. A. Purington Bangor Washington Street Dr. Purington Bath Tron Works

Mayo Couple Headed To Boston For Medical Care

Mr and Mrs Arthur F Mayo of High Street will depart Tuesday for Boston where Mayo will receive medical treatment.

Arthur F. Mayo High Street Boston Mayo

Family Returns Home From West Point Summer

Mr and Mrs Archibald M Main and their daughter Mrs Julia Halterman return to Garden street home with her children Harry and Jane after a summer at the Miller cottage at West Point.

Archibald M. Main Julia Halterman Harry Jane Garden Street Miller West Point

Steen couple back home from Arrowsic cottage stay

Mr James Steen and Mrs Steen return to their Oak street home after spending the summer at their Back River cottage in Arrowsic.

James Steen Oak Street Back River Arrowsic

Maddens Return From Visit At Alliquippa House

Mr and Mrs Charles I Madden Sr return to their Mechanic Street home after visiting Small Point where they stayed a week at AlliQuippa House. Madden resumes duties as guard in Bath Iron Works main office after a two week vacation.

Charles I. Madden Mechanic Street Small Point Alliquippa House Madden Bath Iron Works

Percy family returns to Brooklyn after summer visit

Mrs. Thornton O. Percy and her son Robert and daughter Virginia have returned to their Brooklyn home after spending the summer with Mrs. Percy's parents Mr. and Mrs. Roy A. Donnell on Oak Street.

Thornton O. Percy Robert Virginia Brooklyn N. Y Percy Roy A. Donnell Oak Street

Nurse McCabe Returns to Duties at Memorial Hospital

After a month’s vacation Mrs. A. P. McCabe RN has resumed her duties at Memorial Hospital, returning to patient care and hospital responsibilities.

A. P. McCabe R.N the Memorial Hospital

Mrs Brown Leaves Woolwich for Winter in Florida

Mrs John Brown who spent part of the summer at her Woolwich home on Hockomock road has arrived in Orlando Florida to spend the winter with her daughters Mrs Lewis Orr and Doris and son Lewis Jr Before leaving for the South she stayed a few weeks in Butler New Jersey with her daughter Mrs Bleike Reed Rev Dr David L Wilson was a guest preacher at Pleasant Street Methodist church in Brunswick on Sunday morning

John Brown Hockomock Road Woolwich Orlando Fla Lewis Orr Doris Lewis, Jr South Brown Butler N. J Bleike Reed David L. Wilson Pleasant Street Methodist Church Brunswick

Miss Cunningham Heads to Boston for Dance Study

Miss Mary Cunningham and her mother Mrs Grace Cunningham of Middle Street left Monday for Boston to attend the Boston Dancing Teachers Club for a week. She will study with top instructors and plans to reopen her new dance studio September 30.

Mary Cunningham Grace Cunningham Middle Street Boston Boston Dancing Teachers Club

Lear Aikenheads Honor Lobster Cove Visit at Boothbay Harbor

Mr and Mrs Dudley S Lear Thomas S Aikenhead of Green street passed Sunday at Lobster Cove Boothbay Harbor as guests of Mr and Mrs George Moore.

Dudley S. Lear Thomas S. Aikenhead Green Street Lobster Cove Boothbay Harbor George Moore

Richard Haskell Returns to Charlestown Navy Yard

Richard Haskell USN returned to the Charlestown Navy Yard Sunday evening after spending the weekend with his family at their home in the Dr Warren house.

Richard Haskell USN Charlestown Navy Yard Dr. Warren

Janice Dianne Carr Birthday Party at Grandparents Home

Janice Dianne daughter of I M Aldian Carr and Mrs Carr celebrated her second birthday Monday afternoon with a party at her grandparents home on Center Street. Pink and white decorations featured pink asters and baby's breath as Janice and her guests enjoyed toys, gifts, two decorated cakes with ice cream, and favors. Attendants included Mrs Harold Lyden and Mrs Donald Jewett with a list of attendees such as Alabson Brewer, Mrs Arthur Prime, Mrs Kenneth Snowdon, and the Sutherlands. Paul Lemont, newly enlisted in the U S N, leaves for boot training at Sampson New York Tuesday morning.

Janice Dianne I. M Aldian Carr Carr Harold Lyden Donald Jewett Alabson Brewer Tommy Arthur Prime David Kenneth Snowdon Dorothy Advah Reynolds Stephen Donna Francis Bertha Sutherland Betty Charles Carr Sutherland Aryl Fred Carr Five Islands

Mary Carroll reports Bryant in England as tail gunner ace

Mary Carroll, former Times reporter, says S Sgt Arthur G. Bryant USAAF, son of Mr and Mrs Horace Bryant of Phippsburg, is stationed in England. He completed 35 missions as a B-24 tail gunner and earned the Distinguished Flying Cross, four Oak Leaf Clusters and the Air Medal. He enlisted January 23, 1942 after working as a welder at Bath Iron Works. He attended Morse High School. Mrs Zetta Wright Higgins of Wakefield visits Eva Lemont and E Mason Wright in Winship Street. Mr and Mrs Justus H. Miller of Garden Street returned from a business trip to St Peters burg, Florida.

Mary Carroll the Times England Arthur G. Bryant USAAF Horace Bryant Phippsburg Engsland Bath Tron Morse High School

Millikens Return From Brighams Cove Home

Mr and Mrs Robert Milliken and daughter Sharon Ann returned to their Academy Street home Saturday from Brigham s Cove where they had been occupying the Hennessey cottage Commander James F E Little USMS on a 30 day leave with Mrs Little and son Gerald are spending a week at Green Acres Meadowbrook

Robert Milliken Sharon Ann Academy Street Brigham's Cove Hennessey Cottage James FE. Little U.S. M.S

Miss Stephenson returns to Boston nursing training

Miss Jeanette Stephenson daughter of Dr and Mrs M C Stephenson of Washington Street has gone back to nursing training school in Boston to finish her senior year. Daniel Craney of Union Street who went to Boston for a consultation is now a patient at New England Deaconess hospital and would be glad to hear from friends. He has worked for years at Bath Iron Works and is active in Mason circles. William M Congdon of Bruce Street is a patient at Maine General Hospital under Dr Wellington care.

Jeanette Stephenson Washington Street Boston Daniel Craney Union Street New England Deaconess Hospital Bath Iron Works William M. Congdon Bruce Street Maine General Hospital Wellington

Miss Nancy Sewall Arrives at Scripps College in California

Miss Nancy Sewall daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur W Sewall II of 963 Washington Bath has reached Claremont California and entered Scripps College She notes hot weather beautiful scenery yet prefers Maine pines to palm trees. Mr and Mrs Everett G Lemont have returned from Sabino to their High street home. Bruce Gillies son of Mr and Mrs James A Gillies Jr of 507 Washington returns to Fessenden School in West Newton Massachusetts for its 42nd year with pupils from 24 states and five foreign countries. Mr and Mrs Howard Steen who summered in Georgetown have returned to their home at High and Corliss streets.

Nancy Sewall Arthur W. Sewall II Washington Street Bath Claremont Cal Scripp's College Maine California Everett G. Lemont Sabino High Street Bruce Gillies James A. Gillies, Jr Fessenden School West Newton Mass Howard Steen Steen Georgetown High and Corliss Streets

Frederick Merchant to travel from Meadowway to Diablo Heights

Frederick G Merchant has lived with his parents Mr and Mrs Fred Merchant of Meadowway for two months and will visit New York City for a few days before traveling to Diablo Heights Panama Mrs John Shaw of Oak street traveled to Portland Tuesday morning to visit her husband who has been ill for several weeks

Frederick G. Merchant Fred Merchant Meadowway New York City Diablo Heights Panama John Shaw Oak Street Portland Mr. Shaw

Weekend Guests of Grove Street Family

Weekend guests of Mr and Mrs John Black and Mrs Beatrice Black on Grove Street included Mrs Black s son and his wife Mr and Mrs David Black and their son David Jr of Groton Conn and her son Juient Percival Black USN

John Black Mr. Black Beatrice Black Grove Street Black David Black David, Jr Groton Conn Juient Percival Black U.S. N

Baby Pelleting Pelletier Undergoes Hospital Surgery

Wayne Joseph Pelletier son of Alphie and Louise Murray Pelletier of Bath Portland underwent surgery at General Hospital in Portland on Wednesday. He was among 16 unusual cases and had previously stayed three days at Bath Memorial Hospital before transfer to a baby specialist. The family reports he is doing nicely. Mrs. Pelletier, formerly Miss Louise Murray, and Mr. Pelletier work for Kennebec Wharf and Coal Co. Also noted are visits by Mrs Harriett Carney and Terrance, and Mrs Herman L. Stover and Robert Stover with travel details to Michigan and Boston.

Wayne Joseph Pelletier Alphie Pelletier High Street Maine General Hospital Portland Bath Memorial Hospital Pelletier Louise Murray Kennebec Wharf

Local society notes on visits and nurses tea

Mr and Mrs E Everett Pierce return from Woodbury New Jersey and York Pennsylvania to 44 Pearl street after two weeks away. Mr and Mrs David Linford Sr return to Jonesboro after attending Memorial hospital nurses graduation where their daughter Beatrice Sinford was a member of the class of 45. Prof and Mrs George N Carlton of Upper Darby Pennsylvania visit Miss Florence Carlton for a week. A nurses tea was held Monday at the Nurses Home on Winship street with over 50 relatives and friends. Cosmos Cosmopolitan Garden club decorated the rooms. Mrs Arthur Sewall and Mrs Frederick E Drake poured. Mrs Clinton McFadden chaired assisted by Mrs Joseph Smith, Mrs Gardiner Deering and Mrs Harold Avery. Dr Williams Whitney went to Boston Tuesday for a brief visit and expects to return soon.

David Linford Jonesboro Memorial Hospital Beatrice Sinford Bath Sinford Albert Whitney Center Street Noyes W. Fish Winship Street Cosmopolitan Garden Club Arthur Sewall Frederick E. Drake Clinton McFadden Joseph [. Smith Gardiner Deering Harold Avery

Stott Visitors Learn of Rockland Wedding

Mrs Ardenne A Stott of Portsmouth with Capt Stotts sister and Mr and Mrs Alfred J Somes of Reading Mass arrived for a few days visit at the Stott home on Park street Monday. They learned of the Sept 7 Rockland wedding of Miss Lucy Louise Munro and George Everett McLain of Thomaston. The reception followed at the Munro home in Rockland. Martha E Day of Rockland returned to Boston to resume studies at Boston University College of Music.

Ardenne A. Stott Portsmouth N. H Rockland Lucy Louise Munro Bath George Everett McLain Thomaston Martha E. Day Walter F. Day South Street Boston Boston University College of Music

Mrs Cuthbert MecGay Returns Home From Washington Visit

Mrs Cuthbert MecGay returns to Milford Connecticut after several weeks as guest of Miss Mollie Gibbons in Washington.

Cuthbert MecGay Milford Conn Mollie Gibbons Washington Street

Mrs Bragg and Son Return Home From Visit

Mrs Robert Bragg and her son Lance returned to Seabright New Jersey after a month with Mr Bragg's parents Mr and Mrs Ralph W Bragg of Farrin Street Mr John A Legro of Staten Island New York spent a week at Sabine as guest of Mr and Mrs Allen M Irish Mrs Legro a former Bath resident whose husband long ran a clothing store there returned home after his death.

Robert Bragg Lance Seabright N. J Mr. Bragg Ralph W. Bragg Farrin Street John A. Legro Staten Island N. Y Sabine Allen M. Irish

Lander Family Updates Travel Plans and Boston Visit

John W. Lander Sr of Harvard Street traveled to Boston to consult a medical specialist and will visit his brother and sister in law Lynn Lander at Worcester Massachusetts before returning.

John W. Lander, Sr Harvard Street Boston Mrs Lynn Lander Worcester, Mass

Mrs Wyman and Hunt in Boston for Fall markets visit

Mrs Charlotte Wyman and Clera Hunt of Mall and Hunts Jewelry Store are passing a few days in Boston to attend the Fall markets. They will tour vendors and inspect new lines ahead of the season.

Charlotte Wyman The Clera Hunt Mall & Hunt's Jewelry Boston

Beatrice Black Returns Home from Rochester Visit

Mrs Beatrice Black returns to Grove Street home after a two week visit in Rochester New Hampshire with her sister Mrs Percival Safford and Mr Safford.

Beatrice Black Grove Street Rochester N. H Percival Safford Mr. Safford

Committees Named For Annual Fair Of West Bath Grange

Worthy Master Arthur C. Lemont appoints committees for the October 20 West Bath Grange fair. Entertainment includes Sylvester Farnham and Andrews households. Dining Room and Supper teams led by Lemont and Crogher. Multiple committees cover Quilt, Plants, Vegetables, Tonic, Tickets, Dance, Finance, Aprons, Doll, Guess Cake, Baby Show, and Candy with numerous local members.

Arthur C. Lemont West Bath Grange John Sylvester Reginald Farnham Carleton Andrews Harold Miller E. W. Haggett Harry Peterson Ferdinand Coombs Everett Lemont Fletcher Waterman William Armstrong Arthur Wing Marilyn Wing George Booker Herbert Gladys Clark Fred Rose James B. Lemont Elwin Greig Lacy Simpson Frank Donnell Perry Thompson Edward Thompson William Ketchum Arthur Lemont Martha Crogher Courtney Stover Edward Burns Gladys William Coombs Joseph Oliver Bertha Davis Marie White Vivian White George Kelsey Rose Jean Mabel Tibbetts

Private Cyril E Leeman Missing In Action In France

Pvt. Cyril E Leeman Inf US Army son of Mr and Mrs Clifton W Leeman 36 Granite Bath Maine reported missing in action in France since Aug 28 1944. He was 19 born in Eastport lived in Bath most his life attended Morse High left sophomore year to work at Harmons clothing store and enlisted November last year. He trained at Camp Croft S C and was home on furlough in June while stationed in Boston overseas soon after. His brothers Paul K Leeman Merchant Marine and Clifton W Leeman Jr Army are also serving. His father leads a local orchestra.

Cyril E. Leeman Clifton W. Leeman Granite Street France War Department Pvt Leeman Eastport Bath Morse High School Harmon's Clothing Store Camp Croft S. C Boston Paul K. Leeman Merchant Marine U. S. Marine Corps Clifton W. Leeman, Jr Army South Pacific Pvt. Leeman

Personal Notes On Navy Recruit And Local Visits

Edward Stacey of Washington street left by train Tuesday afternoon on a 15 day furlough to join a new ship in the Navy. He wears multiple campaign ribbons with stars. Mrs. William E. Hill returns to Roxbury after visiting Bath for her mother Mrs. E. A. Garcelon, who is improved. Northfield School for Girls opened with 525. Maine attendees include Miss Joan Elliott Brunswick, Miss Martha L. Foss Freeport, Miss Leonebel M. Connaway Monhegan Island. Bath Iron Works purchasing department held its annual clambake at Chester A. Plant’s Birch Point summer home with swimming boating games and singing. attendees listed.

Edward Stacey Washington Street Navy William E. Hill Roxbury Mass Bath E. A. Garcelon Middle Street Northfield Maine Joan Elliott Gilbert M. Elliott, Jr Brunswick Martha L. Foss Sewall P. Foss Freeport Leonebel M. Connaway Jay H. Connaway Monhegan Island Bath Iron Works Corp Chester A. Plant Birch Point W. Dayton Hill James Jenkins Greg Walter Plant Roland Perry Karl Darby Frank MacKinnon Beatrice Duprey Jeanette Roy Marion Palmer Florence Stewart Lorraine Holmes Jessie Ross Shirley Hawksley

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Joseph I. Dauphin of Springstreet Hubert Haley Ayne Newport R. I Rangeley Agnes Perry Crescent Street Topsham Chester Moore Frank Moore U.S. Navy Sampson U.S. Naval Training Station Moore Steeves’ Market Pearl Dunbar King’s Point New Meadows Benjamin Coombs Bessie Bowie Hartford, Conn Fred A. Bowie Drummond Street Nelson Rice Harry and Everett Bowie Rye Hiram Turner Somerville Frank H. Turner William Somerville Geraldine Rice Dorothea Noble Bertha Burns Sacadahoe Ferry Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Co Hartford Martha Torrey Barbara Stodder Miss Pierce Thompson Potter Potter Biddeford Mellen B. Poiter New Harbor Homer B. Miller Gardiner Edward St. Martin Mary Curtis Gertrude Stewart Lizzie B Chaney Nellie G, Hunt Margaret Nelson Annie S. Lemot Annie Oliver Edith Nash United Order of Odd Ladies William Chapman Lynn Asa Williams Keith McLear Washington Streets Gardiner Roberts Trevett Eva Lemont Westley Lemont Dresden Mills School Street Grace Malcolm Payne Phippsbore Das Joan Malcolm Mary Savage Augusta General Hospital Bath Memourial Hospital Hollis W. Garey Sears-Roebuck High Grant Morgan Stetson Bristol Coun Charles A Halve Settipss Gertruth Loree Gayee Moodlle Roy Burton GL Peston Et Baortete Che Bathiri Bowen Torrey Preston Park Street Hive Upper Jeanette Estes Fairfield Stanley Hunter Brunswick Road Blair C. Wilson David Logan II Philip S Melrose Campbell's Pond Stackpole Farm Mr. Wilson Melrose High School Jennie Larrabee John Larrabee Trufant’s Walter Hf. Larrabee Philip Stackpole Swansea Stackpole Campbells Pond Mrs. Stackpole Guy W. Beddoes Arlington, Mass Mr. Beddees William Hynes William H. Daley Billy Vinalhaven Hannah Matson M. FE. Wallace Waltham Yorke Wallace Elwyn Wallace Thorold Simmons Wallace Julia Field Sthoaul Street Bish Wilson Campi> Pond Philip WeDole Horase Herrick Wilson Poa Bo Wilson Beford Road I. Bo Weaver sour+ Roebuck Liw Weaver Ul Lory Orne Mimit Merle Orne Pope Horne Lucey G Rovers Simiers Wich Street Harlan Raymond Delmar N Yo Raymmanils Ernest Heal Gomertown Charles Andre Ate- Raymond Olwe Rowe Elmer W Rovers Lucy G. Rogers Mica Street Monks Ishin Bayard Hoys Foye Edward Fossett Ormerly Pemaquid Blair Hollingsend Washngton Street Ernest Ward Augusta Mr. Ward Scott Ward Harding’s Pfe Robert BE. Hart Lovell General Hospital Camp Devens Andrew B. Hart Floral Street Maurice J. Warnero Des Moines Iowa Sons of Union Warner Mamie Canady Nisin Paul Moore Key Be “Nw Street Anflie Biggins Briston Heoury Bigems Chestnut Street Helen M. Moses Corliss Street Superintendent of Schools Charles M. Fillmore Lois Halliwill Fred P. Shaw John Shin Paul Lemont U. S.N Sampson, N. Y Zetta Wright Higgins Wakefield E. Mason Wright Justus H. Miller Harriett Carney Terrance Michigan Herman L. Stover Robert Tover George N. Carlton Upper Darby, Penn Carlton Florence Carlton Williams Whitney West Bath Grange Hall C. E. Leeman
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