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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1947
Page
6
Mr Perry, Morse school graduate and World War II veteran aboard the USS Salamonie, will begin golf at Gillies in Northport in late April after discharge in March 1946. Mrs ab hosts pre nuptial showers. A home wedding by ro oi Brown rigg is planned for Sunday night.
Miss Marceline V. Willette becomes bride of Donald Allister in a quiet afternoon ceremony at her parents home on Park Street. The Red Cross banner spanning Front Street from the Colonial restaurant to the Sagadahoc block was removed Wednesday morning. An American Legion banner announcing a Ford automobile giveaway was installed in its place. Sumatra is noted for pepper sisal tobacco rubber and oil.
The North Center P T A met Tuesday in Oak Street parish house with Mrs. Hollis presiding. Highlights included fundraisers by Marks, discussion of this year’s program, and plans for increased parental involvement. Mrs. Louis Dole explained state officer insights and urged petitioning for a regular citywide body to address Lennox issues amid a social period.
The University of Maine Union Building Fund campaign for Sagadahoc county opened Wednesday evening with a dinner at the Harriet Beecher Stowe house in Brunswick. Arthur M. Bowker, Bath district chairman, lists local committee members and notes the new Union building, estimated at $900000, will meet a major university need. The Merrymeeting Bay Alumni Association portion, Bath district, has an $11000 quota.
Mr and Mrs Alfred Pomerleau of 21 Raymond Court announce the engagement of their daughter Muriel to Joseph Dube son of Theodule Dube and the late Nee Dube of Brunswick Miss Pomerleau is Morse High School class of 1946 Mr Dube served four years in the US Army two years in the European Theatre Since discharge he has worked for the Navy Department on Long Island and in Portland A late June wedding is planned.
Railroad workers install the steel overpass on Centennial avenue where it crosses the tracks by Oak Grove cemetery. Officials expect about ten more days to complete the project.
Mr and Mrs Percy Low and their daughter Ellen were visitors in Lewiston, stopping to see local residents and enjoy a brief stay amid community events. The article notes their cordial reception and interest in regional highlights during their visit.
Hooded satin raincoats arrived for a show and a black gown with pink trim was noted. Members, including Miss Irish, Mrs. Wal lace Ham, Mrs. Cecil, and chairmen Isadore annes and Mrs. Cecil, organized committees for April and May. A street light petition for the club rooms was approved. New member Mrs. Randall Daley joined. May meeting chairmen and program, house, and philanthropic committees were set with names linked to William Bruce, Robert Linekin, Ab bott Redion, Wallace Ham, John Robbins, Thomas Leask, Fred Quimby.
The sixth grade at Huse Memorial school showed an Easter flower display in the school auditorium arranged with three tulip shades, hyacinths, Easter lily, daffodils, iris and narcissus. The display supported Holland study with student designed cards and talks by pupils.
Anna Buffum, manager of a shirt factory, presented Morse School basketball players with twelve Guide shirts in Morse High auditorium. Coach Duncan Farrell led the team as shirts were distributed, highlighting factory ties to local sports.
The readable fragments describe a social notice involving a couple, likely a marriage or betrothal event, with unclear names and dates due to damaged text. The item presents as a small community notice typical of a local newspaper page.
Fragmented OCR text reports April figures from Warren noting 1 men and women veterans active in job options. It mentions the Bath of the Service and a late month tally of 106 handi- likely handicapped or handicap entries, with occupational choices described as desirable.
A Bath couple announces the engagement of Dennis R. Eeatie and Mrs Edward Murphy of Authe sorority. He is honorably separated from the service in August last year. She teaches at the Huse in Bath. The wedding is planned for June.
Members of Central Grammar Glee club push a campaign for a April 15 concert. Energetic efforts include 50 posters citywide. Ticket sales are brisk but still aim for the $400 goal to buy a moving picture sound projector.
Mrs Robert Gilmore hosted a social evening Thursday at her Bluff home. A buffet luncheon was attractively served by candlelight and guests enjoyed the informal gathering.
Sidney Benner and Leona Mae Teel of Rockland were married at 9 p.m. in a home ceremony officiated by Rev. Dr. Dav idson on Washington Street. The attendants were Alice and Bernard Gaounas. The couple returned to Rockland after the ceremony for a reception.
Agnes Terry Frank Moore Leonard Munsey Albert Julia Field Persis Smith Howe Carolyn Thompson Alice Smith present a program titled Just In Fun. The event features notes and clippings from Queen r notes and clips as part of a social gathering by local club members.
Mr and Mrs Loyd Book announce the birth of a daughter weighing six pounds during the month. The brief notice highlights the new arrival with a simple family announcement and accompanying ad-like wording from the era.
Monday evening events at Mrs. Jane Hall Browne's home include gatherings in Bowdoinham Maine. Mary Hardie a Mount Vernon New York teacher visited Mrs Karl Hatch and Myrtie Cutler for Wednesday dinner with Mrs. Ethel Temple in Brunswick. Ernest Frye and family plan a Boston visit and several towns are noted with church services and a family trip to Arizona.
A fragment notes young men in Bath discussed Bevereh’s meter and stressed the need for a new athletic field this summer. The brief remarks hint at local sports infrastructure plans amid community interests.
A fragment notes a surprise birthday event for an individual turning 80. The readable lines hint at celebration plans and a party setup but lack clear names, places, dates, or organizing groups.
Moe plans a simple day trip to relax and enjoy quiet time away from routine duties. Friends join for a casual outing, with no fixed schedule or agenda beyond leisure activities and scenery.
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