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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1948

Page

3

Local Society Notes Highlight Births and Visits

A newborn son born to Mr and Mrs Paul Berry on Park Street is to visit home next Tuesday from the hospital. Louise Mowbray RN joins Winter Street membership drive while Barbara Legard returns from East vacation at Mit. Ida School. Burleigh McKay of Lambert Park plans return from Wytopitlock and C M Tubbs preaches at Trinity Portland. Mrs Louis Smalley attends services with Thompson relatives. Anne Desmond visits from Mrs Beets. Various residents report illnesses recoveries and Easter gatherings with multiple families noted.

Paul Berry Park Street Tee Beth Bery Erma Burleigh McKay Lambert Park Wytopitlock

Migs Evans, sister of John Ev iot Minneaaoce again

Migs Evans is identified as the sister of John Ev iot Minneaaoce in an entry highlighting family ties and repeated mentions of the Evans surname. No further context or details are provided in the readable text.

Migs Evans John Eviot Minneaaoce

Unclear Tale From Street Address Report

A fragmentary note mentions a person named Leavitt and a U S address at 80 Academy Street. It references a hospital then an intention to take something home and contact others, but details are obscured by editing errors and missing context.

Ben Leavitt U.S. A Academy Street CIA Pearl Conitact

Easter vacation notices from local students and visitors

Virginia Rand a Middle Street student plans Easter vacation. Mrs Herbert Douglas and Mrs R rarestanarae peay daughters travel to Portland. Jack B Honsinger a University of Maine freshman is home ill with pneumonia at 11 Pine Street under a physician. Frances Flaherty Emerson School student arrives to spend Easter with her mother Mrs Andrew J Flaherty. Mrs Warren Jewell of New Brunswick New Jersey visits Western Avenue with Isabel ill at Memorial hospital.

Aliie Vickery Washington Street Virginia Rand Middle Street Jack B. Honsinger University of Maine Pine Street Frances Flaherty Emerson School of Oratory of Boston Andrew J. Flaherty Front Street

Easter Home Visits Highlight Peeks Kill Residents

Miss Cynthia Sewall of St Marys school Peas Kill New York rests at her parents home on Washington Street during Easter vacation. Miss Ruth Small from Gorham Teachers College and her sister Miss Betty Small from Farmington Teachers College are also home for the holiday. New surgical patient Isabel Johanson 11 daughter of Mrs Charles Johanson Western Avenue is at Memorial hospital. Myrtle Ames of Fort Fairfield visits niece Mrs Lloyd Rogers and family on High Street. Mr and Mrs Richard Parent and daughter Linda of Richmond were guests at Donald Parent on Office Drive.

Valerie Nickerson Boston Sanford B. Nickerson Park Street Sarah Matas Silverman Louis M. Feersaids Oak Street Emerson College Cynthia Sewall St. Mary’s School Peekskill New York Arthur Sewall Washington Street Ruth Small Ralph Small Pearl Street Gorham Teachers College Betty Small Farmington Teachers College Isabel Johanson Charles Johanson Western Avenue South I Memorial Hospital Myrtle Ames Fort Fairfield Lloyd Rogers High Street Richard Parent Linda Richmond Donald Parent Office Drive

Mrs Marr Leaves Washington Street for Dorchester Visit

Mrs Charles Marr of Washington street departed Thursday morning for Dorchester Massachusetts to spend a week with her mother Mrs Erie McDonough.

Charles Marr Washington Street Dorchester Mass Cena Ae McDonough

South Portland Residents Return From Visits

Mrs. John Atwood and daughter Jane return from an overnight visit to Mr. and Mrs. Kerwin B. Butcher in Washington street. Miss Carol Walker, during Easter vacation, plans to stay with relatives in Newton, Massachusetts. Mrs. Clarence W. Morse and her daughter Bre Claire Coombs passed the Eastland Hotel and returned home.

John Atwood Jane South Portland Kerwin B. Butcher Washington Street Carol Walker Senter Reubin W Middle Street Newton Mass Clarence W. Morse

Local visitors and family gatherings noted in Gardiner area

Mrs Jennie Curtis of Middle street visited her niece Mrs W Percy Hodgkins and family in Gardiner. Dr Reginald Lombard and Mrs Laura Lombard of South Portland stayed with Mr and Mrs J Edward Drake Jr of Middle Street. Reginald Lombard Jr a West Point cadet is home on Easter leave. Mrs William H Daley and son Billy returned to Middle Street after a visit in Thomaston with relatives.

W. H. MacGlinchy Winter Street Jennie Curtis Middle Street Gardiner W. Percy Hodgkins Reginald Lombard William H. Daley Billy Thomaston

Nashua Man Visiting Maine Word of Bowker Guests

John Black of Nashua New Hampshire a native of this city is traveling through Maine selling foundry supplies and stayed overnight Thursday with Mr and Mrs Walter H Bowker on High street.

John Black Nashua, N. H Maine Walter H. Bowker High Street

Oberlin couple plans summer wedding after Easter visit

Miss Linna Marie Purdue and her fiancé Robert Edward Barbiere, both Oberlin College students, left Oberlin Ohio this morning after spending Easter vacation with her parents Rev and Mrs Joseph O Purdue. She is a senior. They plan a summer wedding.

Linna Marie Purdue Robert Edward Barbiere Joseph O. Purdue Oberlin, O Oberlin College Mr. Barbiere Oberlin

Mrs Jennie TM Remains Patient at Bath Memorial Hospital

Friends are informed that Mrs Jennie TM is a patient at Bath Memorial Hospital. The notice notes her ongoing condition and current location within the facility.

Jennie Bath Memorial Hospital

Whitman couple to move to Melrose for teaching post

Mr and Mrs Philip Stackpole of Whitman Massachusetts plan to move to Melrose this week where Mr Stackpole will join the faculty at Melrose High School. They will spend the summer at the Pole home Campbell's Pond, Campbell’s pond.

Philip 8. Stackpole Whitman Mass Melrose Melrose High School Ipole Campbell's Pond

Georgetown News Briefs From Bath Weekend Gatherings

A sparse report notes residents such as Mr and Mrs Ernest Heal, Mr and Mrs Joseph Higgins, Miss Belle Heald, Howard Heald, Mr and Mrs William Todd, and Mr and Mrs Walter Vc attended events in Bath on Saturday. Mr Todd and Mr Cummings served as bearers at a gathering hosted by Harold J Brown at Beansles Point.

Eeee Russel Pinkham Iliam Rsp Lee Haganites Piteph Davia Mla Vis Aera Per Tien Mmings Bath First Baptist Harold J. Brown Beansles Point Ernest Heal Joseph F. Higgins Belle Heald Howard Harry Heald William A. Todd Walter V.c Todd Mr. Cummings

Mrs Azelda Rowe of Bath Dies After Illness

Mrs Azelda Rowe wife of Alfred J Rowe of Bath died Friday after several years of illness. A native of this area she was known for kindness to others and devotion to home and church. Funeral services were held in Bath Sunday afternoon with many friends offering sympathy to the family.

Bath

Local families gather for weekend visits and services

Five Islands spent Sunday with parents Mr and Mrs A G Pierce. Olive Williams of Wal tham Mass visited her aunt Mrs L H Rowe. Roland Peterson and daughter from Robinhood and Joan Hogan of Georgetown attended the sunrise service. Branwell Ford attended funeral services for Azelda L Rowe in Bath. Evelyn Pinkham of Bay Point visited grandmother Mrs E E Pinkham and aunt Miss Edith Pinkham. Barbara and Jeanette Pinkham from North Yarmouth Academy were home for Clayton Doyle of Yarmouth. Victor Pinkham and Miss Clark of Seguinland visited at the home of Mr and Mrs Walter Watson of Portland. Madelon Pierce and others were here Sunday. Chaney and family from Maiden, Mass arrived at the Marr cottage for a few days.

A. G. Pierce Olive Williams Waltham Mass Sime L. H Francis Bacon Peter Sudbury L. H. Rowe Roland Peterson Robinhood Joan Hagan Georgetown Branwell 2Ford Azelda L. Rowe Bath the Sun Walter Watson Portland

Court sets bail in Pushard matter and probation granted

Otis L Pushard 28 held on $5000 bail after arraignment in municipal court Judge Gar diner Ing orders continued detention to the June term of county superior court A separate warrant shows Pushard pleaded guilty through counsel and received 90 days in Kennebec county jail with sentence suspended and one year probation for the co defendant on the case.

Otis L. Pushard Knowledge Thursdapore Gardiner Ing Pushard Toe Kennebec

Henry O. Trowbridge Returns to New York Bank

Henry O. Trowbridge returns to New York after leaving his home on Middle Street.

Henry O. Trowbridge New York Middle Street

Wide Choice of G O P Candidates in Sagahadoc

Sagahadoc County voters face a crowded GOP field. E Fernald, long a gubernatorial hopeful, is hampered by illness this year. Portland steered analyst Verrill has entered late and may gain traction as time progresses.

Sagahadoc E. Fernald Blaine Mansion Epichodal Tomy Portland Verrill Mr. Verrill

Campaign in Maine Sees Fractured Vote Scene

A writer notes a split four way race in Sagadahoc and across Maine with the governor-linked candidate facing tougher odds. The column warns the election outcome remains uncertain as campaign efforts intensify statewide and voters weigh their choices.

Sagadahoc Tle Ene Grees Sagadshoe County Roy al Ere Ts Atterport Fey

Representative Native Aims for Congress Race

A fragmented passage lists several candidates in a congressional race including a native Bunton and Bath, with mentions of Frank entering the contest and others like Stetson and Gunder Radeemaen Cad Sad Ray. The text reads as a noisy OCR segment with unclear context and multiple garbled names.

United Congress Sa County Bunton Bath Frank

Governor Confronts Another Battle in Gubernatorial Race

Five candidates vie for the governorship as campaigns intensify across the state. Supporters rally, debates loom, and policy differences sharpen the contest between rivals seeking the top post.

Mt. Ow

Sagadahoc County Seeks GOP State Senate Nominee

Four candidates pursue the Sagadahoc Republican nomination for state senator. Roland Peterson of Georgetown, first selectman and civic leader, leads a slate that includes an auto dealer Bowdoin graduate and other local figures. A Bath resident weighs a run, with possible bids for either Senate or the lower house, as party considerations continue.

Sagadahoc Bath al T Grange Charles F Bowdoin Cummings Augusta Roland Peterson Georgetown Pero Waare

Bath Gains Two Seats in State Legislature Race

In Bath voters face a four candidate contest for two seats in the State Legislature. The race centers on local representation and the balance of power within the chamber as the campaign unfolds.

Frederick E Drake Jr and J Horace McClure in street dispute

Frederick E Drake Jr and J Horace McClure figure in a street dispute reported in this brief item. The notice notes their names and a public-facing incident involving the two men. No further details given in the readable text.

Frederick BE. Drake, Jr J. Horace McClure

Ralph O Dale Appears in Court Related to Offense

A legal blotter item notes Ralph O Dale appearing in court on an epee related offense. The record mentions the defendant in connection with an incident at a local venue and scheduled further proceedings.

In The Towns Report From State Election

Brief note from the towns of Rich- Bowdoinham and Woolwich documents party alignment and candidate status as to tentative berths in the state race. Morgan and others appear in early lines, with women noted in the field.

Office Rich- Bowdoinham Woolwich

Will Run for Lower House Candidate Larrabee Promises Tax Reform Education

Howard C. Larrabee of Bath outlines campaign themes including improved education, state recreation development, and a broad tax overhaul to reduce taxpayer burden. He emphasizes no promises to any group and pledges to pursue efficient state manufacturing after election.

Tate Maine Manuetealiog Howard C. Larrabee Bath Farmington Paceae School Swift and Company Temae Pacific Tome

Two Year Old Son Among Cases In Rowan Aburna Incident

A report notes Rowan Aburna involved in a case with his two year old son mentioned among the details. The text provides limited context and names, focusing on the family link and a two year old child. Further specifics are unavailable in the fragment.

Aburna

Justus Mille Announces Candidacy in Local Race

Justus Mille declares candidacy for a local board seat with intent to serve the community and state. He notes prior service and current roles as a state committeeman and in regional government, asserting readiness to contribute if elected.

Pomeete Simouir Cote Monet Tery Egisa Tess

Dirigo Court installs officers and coronation of Royal flower girls

The Dirigo Court installation featured Thomas chairs wife Harriet con shonin and new trustees Edna Munro and Anne Minott for two and three year terms. Royal flower girls were crowned and blessings given by Frederick P. Moffatty. Dining helpers included Margaret Danforth and Alva Curtis among others. The first Dirigo Court will meet at Masonic Temple on April 10 with plans and gifts exchanged.

Thomas Harriet Con Shonin Curtis Elean Tisk Ity Denclan Maret Harkins Clarence Nott Lillian Howe Edna Munro Bartora Danforth Anne Minott Royal Flower Girls Syaler Rena Ana Freducien Moffatt Cntaan Frederick P. Moffatty Dirigo Masonic Temple Shaw

City Manager Rel F. oe dorff Takes Bath Post

Rel F. oe dorff, previously with Irontown, arrived in Bath to assume city manager duties as of April 1. Roy G. Stewart heads the Chamber of Commerce and Ri clerk joins the commission in organizational talks.

Rel F. Oedorff Irontown Bath Commission Roy G. Stewart Chamber of

Flower and Fashion Show Draws Local Attention

A community event featured hats, dresses, coats, and accessories on display. Attendees admired color and style as vendors showcased a range of fabrics and designs.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Louise Mowbray R. N Veter Barbara Legard Porest C. Leaf Maple Avenue Mit. Ida School C. M. Tubbs Trinity Portland Louis Smalley Neath Wave Anne Desmond Daughoe Mrs. Beet Is Pees Blanche Haines Earl Haines North Bath City Iswick Ikian Avakian Maciee Vermont Burlington Harry Halterman The Eeetee Iparente Arthur Wing Brunswick And Wing Daerry School Tuessie Hall Constance Hitchcock Erskine's Russell S. Hitchcock Capt. Hitchcock Naval Hospital Chelsea Hitchcock William Armstrong William Eves Topsham Perkins Street Eves Herbert Douglas R. Rarestanarae Peay Daugh- Thunday Warren Jewell New Brunswick N. J Isabel U. S. Senate U. 8. Representative Leney Ralph O. Dale Justus Mille Dirigo Court
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