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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1948

Page

8

Bath Society Notes and Local Events From Past Week

Bath society pages report a varied week with dancing at Sebago and Gospel Hall events. Notables include Jennie Morse hosting, Miss Jennie Morse and Mrs H E Cole among organizers, and John Shaw as soloist at a local theater. A motor boat trip to New Meadows impressed readers, while Dummer Sewall Chapter plans April 7 programs featuring Lafayette’s Maine visit and a Monticello reading.

Dummer Sewall Leonice Morse Lafayette Maine Mar Palmer Monticello

April 1908 church conference and harbor news from Bath

April 1 1908 notes report Methodist society to Maine conference at Green Street church Augusta April 24 27. Harbor items describe ice breakup after 85 days, Camden turbine steamer readiness, cargo removal from barge Ashland, six masted schooner Edward J Lawrence launch, and local social events with figures from Concord Portland and Bath society.

Egg Recer The Methodist Society Maine Conference Methodist Episcopal ‘Ch Green Street Augusta

Snowstorm memories and local party for Edna Pushard

Seventeen years after a historic Knox and Lincoln Railroad snowstorm, Harold H. Robinson and Maurice Miller attended the launching. Edna Pushard of the local telephone exchange was surprised at home on Lower High Street by ten colleagues with a Japanese gift and festivities.

A. PH Jennie Morse Washington Teat Merly Harold H. Robinson Maurice Miller Knox & Lincoln Railroad Portland Freeport Edna Push‘ard Force of Hello Girls Lower High Street Pushard

Holiday Bazaar Draws Large Crowd and Finances Strong

April 3 1908 report details a successful holiday bazaar at the Universalist vestry with attractive booths and total receipts of 50 dollars. Also notes social events, performances, official visits, and local developments including shipyard activity and new Bath street residence plans.

Universalist Vestry

Harsh Spring Weather Sets Tone for Easter Services

On April 4 the area records four degrees above zero signaling stubborn Spring. Central church will host a special musical service Sunday afternoon featuring a 12 voice vesper choir directed by Fred Drake with Carrie Luce at the organ. Plummer returns from the Gleyn Lakes district Knights of Columbus convention.

Fred Drake Carrie Luce Central Church Edward C. Plummer Gley Lakes The Knights of Dunlap Commandery John W. Ballou Edwin M. Fuller

Portland News Briefs Include Guild Sale and Dock Work

From West Bath to Brunswick club events and city projects flow in a crowded page. Telegrams note Mrs. J J Mitchell visiting family, Dorcas Guild plans an Easter sale, and councilmen attend a Ra mona gathering. Dock work progresses as coal unloads and a diver schedules inspection.

Local Navy Guards Lease Sagadahoc Property and Fleet News

Hyde Light Guards lease the old Patten lodge room in Sagadahoc Block for a property room and new dress uniforms are being issued. The schooner William H. Clifford of the Percy and Small fleet arrived for repairs. built in 1895 as their second vessel. Maine reports 161 residents in Who's Who in America with Bath names listed. Captain James F. Murphy returns from New York where his ship William P. Frye discharges cargo and will drydock then load coal for San Francisco in Baltimore next week. Mrs. Frederick E. Drake travels to Philadelphia for her sister Grace Plummer and Palmer Cobb wedding on April 21. Howard Black leaves Percy and Sons to join Charles R Higgins. Eugene McGrath recently employed by Percy continues.

Hyde Light Guards Patten Sagadahoc Block William H. Clifford Percy & Small Fleet James F. Murphy Sewall William P. Frye New York Baltimore San Francisco Frederick E. Drake Philadelphia Miss Grace Plummer Palmer Cobb

Setardes on Ralph wheel returns to Worcester

A morning to resume studies followed an attempted explosion at the Universalist church where Miss Morse the organist spotted flames inside the organ just in time preventing a catastrophic blast. Gas from a disconnected pipe under the pulpit area could have caused the explosion and damaged the church.

Ralph Wheel Worcester Universalist Miss l Morse Pares

Honor Roll List Central Grammar Third Marking Period

Central Grammar announces honor roll readings for grades six to eight. Six - Patrick Nugent Roland Barter Marjorie Bourget Patricia Brewer Robert McRae John Trafton. Seven - Judith Costain Judith Summerton Doris Alexander Jean Gage Graeme Hanson Jean Lermond David Ziblatt. Eight divisional honors list names across five divisions including Sally True Joan Edgett William Haggett Stuart Kecha Marcia Miller Patricia Smith Sue Stover Earle Warren Lloyd Coombs John Small Clara Hanscom James Hart Sandra Johnson Ann MacLeod Joan Mallett Lydia Sprague Eleanor Marks Jerolyn Harris June Labbie Hilda Bowers Edward Newell.

Central Grammar Patrick Nugent Roland Barter Marjorie Bourget Patricia Brewer Robert McRae John Trafton Judith Costain Judith Summerton Doris Alexander Jean Gage Graeme Hanson Jean Lermond David Ziblatt Sally True Joan Edgett William Haggett Stuart Kécha Marcia Miller Patricia Smith Sue Stover Earle Warren Lloyd Coombs John Small Clara Hanscom James Hart Sandra Johnson Ann MacLeod Joan Mallett Lydia Sprague Eleanor Marks Jerolyn Harris June Labbie Hilda Bowers Edward Newell

Final Meeting of Chairmen Honors Bath Auxiliary Support

Dayton Hill and Mrs. Joseph Mullany attended the final meeting. Mrs. Mullaney the publicity chairman praises Bath Daily Timers for cooperation and prominent spacing of hospital reports. The Times is thanked for opportunities showing the Auxiliary's instrumental support to the hospital.

Dayton Hill Joseph Mullany Mullaney Bath Daily Timers the Times

Glee Club Concert At Morse High Auditorium

The Glee club concert directed by Miss Abbie Harvey will be held Friday evening in Morse High auditorium. Sponsored by the Student Council, the performance features a large mixed chorus, special numbers, solos, and the recently formed orchestra. Tickets are available at Hallett's Wilson McFadden's Hilyard's Shepard's and Excel Cleaners.

Morse High Auditorium Abbie Harvey Hallett’s Wilson’s McFadden’s Hilyard’s Shepard's Shoe Store Excel Cleaners

Probate Notice for Gerald LaRochelle Estate Bath

A court in Sagadahoc Maine on March 23 1948 ordered notice to interested parties for Yvonne LaRochelle administratrix to apply for license to sell real property in Bath. Publication for three weeks in Bath Independent is required before the April hearing to object if any. The recorder and judge listed are Arthur J Dinl and John L Jack respectively.

Bath Sagadahoc Eee Gerald LaRochelle Yvonne LaRochelle Arthur J. D Ini

Foreclosure Notice on Georgetown Property in Sagadahoc

T Edward McCormick and Celia M McCormick of Bath Maine mortgage a two parcel coastal property in Georgetown Sagadahoc with hotel road access and harbor frontage. Breach of mortgage condition prompts foreclosure action by FE Willis B treasurer dated February 18 1948 with parcels described in Sagadahoc Registry of Deeds Book 130 Page 35.

T. Edward McCormick Celia M. McCormick Bath Sagadahoc State of Maine Georgetown County of Sagadahoc Seguinland She Said Harbor William Cromwell Miller Lot Seguinland Hotel Charles . Lewis Prudence Cromwell Wey Aes Harmon's Harbor Binh Cove A. Elliott Corded Sagadaltwt Registry of Deeds FE. Willis

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