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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1948

Page

2

Wedding plans and community events wrap up in local notices

The couple will make their home in Wiscasset after a wedding trip. Last week's meeting of the Lincoln Fish and Game branch drew over 70 attendees. Carl Crane spoke on fishways and dam impacts on the Sheepscot salmon run. Lions Club anniversary drew 90 members and guests at Mason Hall with Townsend’s music and a solo by Mrs. Hutchins. Wiscasset Academy freshmen held a March 19 social. the Woman's Club and educational committee plan Friday meetings. A sunrise service at the Congregational church was attended.

Lincoln Fish and Game Carl Crane Ind Cave Very Uheas Sheepscot Wiscasset Lions Club Portland Townsend Paul Hutchins Wiscasset Academy Bernard Bailey Om Riley Woman's Club

Easter Services and Local Happenings Highlight Spring

A busy Easter season fills churches with large congregations and decorated interiors. Local families attend Saturday events and a number of residents are noted for travel, illness, or hospital recuperation as the community shares in springtime observances and updates.

Union Easter Service at Small Point Draws 100

A union Easter service at the Small Point church Sunday afternoon drew about 100 attendees from surrounding communities. Rev. Orville O. Lozier of Portland delivered the sermon. Performances included the anthem O Joyous Easter Morning sung by Phippsburg Center girls and Brownie Scouts singing Jesus Loves Me.

Small Point Orville O. Lozier Portland Phippsburg Center Pauline Seavey Jean Adele Hunt Gladys Scott Jean Bowker Lyman Barbour Brownie Scouts of Jesus Loves Diane Ham

Bath Area Students Named to University of Maine Dean’s List

Lorna F. Kramer Rita M. Snow Kenneth F. Vennett Ivan C. Jenkins Roger S. Bath Jean L. Gowdey Herbert A. Harriman Martha E. Leeman Alden Bailey Norma J. Jumen Arrowsic Woolwich are listed among Bath area students named to the University of Maine Dean’s List.

Bath University of Maine Lorna F. Kramer Rita M. Snow Kenneth F. Vennett Ivan C. Jenkins Roger S. P Bath Jean L. Gowdey Herbert A. Harriman Ee Martha E. Leeman Alden Bailey Woolwich Norma J. Jumen Arrowsic

West Bath Grange event and social notices

A briefing of local social and club activities from West Bath covers a large meal at the Grange hall, a 4 H Club gathering, and various visits and guests. Included are details of meetings at Littlefield schoolhouse, a Chatterboats gathering at Mrs Simone Barter's home, honorary membership for Mrs Susan Jee man, and numerous family and visitor notes across Bath and surrounding towns.

Sterling Bible Class Meeting Notes

Sterling Bible class of Corliss Street Baptist church met Monday afternoon at two in the small vestry. Mrs. Grace McIntire presided in the absence of the president, Mrs. Nellie Hunt. Devotions were led by Mrs. Wilfred Chaney and Bible questions for the next meeting were distributed.

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West Bath Grange conducts harvest supper and degree ceremonies

West Bath Grange hosted a 250 attendee harvest supper at 6 30 in the banquet hall. State Deputy G Cleveland Marriner oversaw the degree conferrals and a program of tableaux led by Mrs Gladys Deehan. Guests from Sagadahoc Cumberland and Lincoln counties attended.

West Bath Grange Esther Andrews Florence McCall Virginia Rowe Gladys Deehan Kennebec Carleton Andrews Maude Haile William Armstrong Courtney Stover Carl Meister Lucy Armstrong Ceres Frances Clark Pomona Margaret Meister Flora Alice Lewis Carlena Peterson Ilay Laura White Ceres Court Marilyn Wing Ruth Beatrice Leavitt Naomi Lizzie Haggett Harvest Grace Thayer Carol Brown Old Rugged Cross Alice Deehan the Harvesters Edward Waters Beatrice Wing Orpha Gates Ajar Ruth Higo Topsham Grange Alice Grange Hall Alice Rideout

Day's Ferry Mothers Club Meets Thursday at School House

The Day's Ferry Mothers' club met Thursday evening at the school house with president Mrs Ruth Munsey presiding. One new member Mrs Gertrude Brown was welcomed. Plans for spring activities were discussed and hostesses named for the next meeting. Guests present included Mrs Ruth Usacy Mrs Patricia Hayward and others. Mr and Mrs William S Newell traveling through South America spent Easter weekend in Mexico City and planned to travel to Los Angeles and possibly Honolulu before returning mid April.

A Sa Ennocens William McPhee Boothbay McPhee William B Fort Hill Street Dorothy Holbrook Elis Holbrook New York J. Frederick A. Pe Hortense Boston Joseph Coffin Davis Island Georgianna W. Lilly Presley Bath Everett W. Jackson Lilly Old Sheepscot Road Lara Coffin Edna Pomeroy Federal Street Hooper Street James E. White Upper Federal Street Marilyn Bailey Oscar Bailey Bryant & Stratton Business College William H. Burton Hopkinton Mass Daniel R. Sortwell Henry C. Rines Bath Memorial Hospital Earl D. Rines Clarence Race Portland Perry Fowle Warren Dorr Priscilla Carla Alberta Dorr Dresden Mills Gertrude Sortwell Book Club Main Street Grover C. Hoyt Clinton R. Bailey Charles Randall Brunswick Clinton Bailey Burleigh Munsey Edgecomb W. Philip Munsey Wiscasset Kenneth Munsey Lloyd Faulkingham Arlington Fred W. Marsh Methuen Marsh Elden P. Munsey Robert Conroy Lgeance Littlefield Simone Barter Pauline Ber Blanch Locke McCrater Elaine Mitchell Geraldine Barter Alberta Brooks Ruth Harriet Cotton W! Chappell Susan Jeeman Kathleen Norberg Hyde Home Ethel Burns Nell Whitmer Hans Sorensen Denmark Sorensen Bath Iron Works Fred Rose West Bath Milton Morse Phippsburg John Deere West Bath Grange F. J. Biette Harold Davis S-2 U.S.N Newfoundland Eva Perry Jeanette Louie Blane Madison Roland Carlton Marshall Boudreau Lena Larrabee Redondo Beach Calif Woolwich Raymond Crocker Raymond Lynn Scott Maxson Donna Leah Mas Edward Mank Elmer Mank Jr Lannes Fuller Vernon Mank Gilbert Hathorn Clarence Remington Clarence Etta Gallant Joseph W. Larrabee Lynwood Miller Rose Thibault Marilyn Booker Becker Junior College Worcester George Booker Edward Thompson U. S. Navy Donald Hayward Dorothy Williams Jeanette Williams Elmer F. Williams Stanley Williams Francena Alfreda Perkins Reginald Farnham Waterville Mason Carter Ruth Munsey Ruth Usacy Patricia Hayward Evangeline Guptill Hazel Crocker Gertrude Brown Grace Smith Frances Kirkpatrick William S. Newell South America Mexico City Los Angeles Honolulu Mexico Newell

Paeitten Hill of New York Easter Weekend Mn

Paeitten Hill in New York participates in Easter weekend events. The item notes a schedule of activities during the holiday period and highlights local participation and celebrations.

Paeitten Hill New York Maladie

Murphy Young Couple Wed In Woolwich Ceremony

Nora Murphy of Woolwich wed Robert J. Young in a 10 80 mass ceremony. The groom, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Young of Woolwich, served overseas and is a Morsey High graduate. After a Massachusetts Connecticut honeymoon, they will reside in Woolwich. Church events and local social notes follow.

Migs Nora Murphy Robert J. "Young Woth Woolwich Eee Cate Richard Yo Morsey High Harding’s Florence Murphy Edward Murphy William Cady Dorchester Mass Mary Murphy Marion Roberts Francis Murphy John Henry Murphy Boston George Smith Francis Smith Pleen Jewett Clifton Duhham Freeport Richard Young Plymouth Nelson Nortorn Farmington Timothy Maney Bath Edward Pinson Eben Dana Portland Howard Kirkpatrick Howard, Jr Bangor Lowell W. Milliken Mary Clark Bangor Theological Seminary Leona Harmon Matinicus Brian M. Jewett John D. McNeish, Jr John III

Woolwich Firemen Sponsor Community Meeting

Woolwich fire department hosted a public meeting at Sebenon Hall showing colored York county fire scenes a musical and a cartoon film. Arthur Youland arranged the program with loaned films from Scott Morse former Bath fire chief and Stanley Turner Bath Iron Works chief. Morse gave an engaging talk on fire equipment and future programs are planned with Waldo Hawthorne offering hall use.

Sebenon Hall Woolwich Arthur Youland York County Scott Morse Bath Stanley Turner Bath Iron Works Corporation Waldo Hawthorne

Municipal Court judges four intoxication cases in Kennebec County

Four intoxication defendants pled guilty before Judge Deering in Municipal Court. One was placed on six months probation, another fined $5 with $5.60 costs, and two others fined $5 with costs ranging from $5.15 to $5.60 or 30 days in jail. By 1839, over 700 people had left New Zealand with about as many children.

Gardiner R. Deering Kennebec County New Zealand

Sagadahoc County Finances Show Improvement Despite 1947 Costs

The 1947 year ended with expenditures higher than receipts due to courthouse upgrades including windows, toilets, piping, heating, and entrance changes. Revenue mainly came from towns and court-related sources. prudent management reduced liabilities from 1938, eliminating debt and building a surplus without tax increases. Expenditures totaled 63,108.62 with receipts of 27,810.14. cash on hand December 31, 1947 stood at 7,000.00.

Court House Maine Register of Deeds Canvial Commission

TOG LA Plans Banquet At Sanaeae League Event

TOG LA plans a banquet and awards event for the 70 Se Seat TMA Midget Basketball League with Os nee and team liver among honorees. Mrs Leo Venus and Mrs Jes Haggett co chair the banquet with Master of Ceremonies Charles Doyle and Rev Laforest Hodg es. tickets available at the Y before April 3.

Os Nee Leo Venus Jes Haggett Bariquet Sar League Charles Doyle Mrs. Doyle Laforest Hodges

Birthday Party for Karen Back on Fourth Birthday

A pre Easter afternoon party was held for Karen Back daughter of Mr and Mrs William Back at 35 Bedford Street to celebrate her fourth birthday. Easter colors and favors decorated the table and her cake with ice cream. Guests included Jane and Susan Oater Jimmie and Michael Hogan Judith Seekins Mary Ellen Spear even Fielding Pamela Brown Andrew Laughlin Billy French Dicky Back.

Karen Back William Back Bedford Street Karen Jane Susan Oater Jimmie Michael Hogan Judith Seekins Mary Ellen Spear Even Fielding Pamela Brown Andrew A Laughlin Billy French Dicky

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