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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1948

Page

2

Local students prepare for One-Act contest and town events

Cast members from Lincoln Academy Waldoboro High Bristol High form music for a Lincoln Academy Lincoln Waldoboro performance. Town actions include a Wiscasset school study committee appointment and fish and game association activities. A nearby fire risk incident near Gardiner road was contained with department support. Personal notes cover community visits, job changes, and Girl Scouts fundraising.

Lincoln Schuyler Fairfield Gail Foster Marilyn Tippican Nancy Eugene E. Boucher Portland Everett Boucher Mr. Boucher Kendall Hall School Peterborough N. H Children’s Hospital School of Nursing Boston Boucher Boothbay Harbor Maritime Service General Electric Supply Corporation Wiscasset Charles J. DiPerri Margaret MacLaren Frances A. Sortwell William H. Burton Bernard A. Bailey Wiscasset Fish and Game Association Central Maine Power Company Kenai Pen Fish and Game Commission Augusta Gardiner Road Charles E. Quinnam Alna Road Organ Society Ruthlin Bradford Street Mabel Rowe Wilton Delmas Leighton Leighton Shirley Connolley Lincoln Home For the Congregational Vestry Grace Sewall Helen Day Lincoln Home

Municipal Court Hears Intoxication Plea

One intoxication case heard by Judge Gardiner R. Deering. Respondent pled guilty and was fined $5 with costs of $5.60 or 15 days in Kennebec County Jail at Au.

Gardiner R. Deering Kennebec County

Stover Endorses Private Investigation of Liquor Commission

Elford A. Stover of Bath, chair of Maine State Liquor Commission, says the commission would welcome a private investigation. He notes a private citizen underwrites the survey and that findings would be public, stressing the liquor operation is at the highest level of efficiency. The probe is led by Stanley L. Bird, with Walter E. Reid backing the inquiry as a Maine accountability measure.

Elford A. Stover Bath Maine State Liquor Commission Stover Stanley L. Bird Waterville Federal Bureau of Investigation Walter E. Reid Georgetown Portland Bird Reid Maine Department of Health and Welfare the Times

Girl Graduate Miss June Dunton Secures Secretarial Post

Miss June M Dunton daughter of Mr and Mrs James F Dunton Woolwich graduated from Fay School Boston this week. She completed the One Year Executive Secretarial course two months early and has been placed in a secretarial position with the Affiliate Theatre Corporation. She has participated actively in extra curricular activities at the school.

June M. Dunton James F. Dunton Woolwich Fay School Boston Miss Dunton Affiliate Theatre Corporation

Miss Estabrooks Returns to Resume Training at Mercy Hospital

Miss Geraldine Estabrooks, who has been staying with her parents Mr and Mrs Lorriston Estabrooks at 43 Meadowway, returned to Portland today to resume training at Mercy hospital.

Geraldine Estabrooks Lorriston Estabrooks Meadowway Portland Mercy Hospital

Highland woman gripped by pneumonia under care

Mrs. Ethel Morse of Highland street is confined to her bed with pneumonia and under the care of her physician. Her daughter in law, Mrs. Francis Bruce, is caring for her.

Ethel Morse Highland Street Francis Bruce

Leon P Shepard enters Sagadahoc county Senate race

Leon P Shepard of Richmond announced as a Republican candidate for State Senator from Sagadahoc. A 21 year Maine State Police veteran and noted ballistician and identification expert, he voiced commitment to taxpayers and rural and urban needs of Sagadahoc. He previously led Maine identification efforts and ran a private lab in Richmond.

Leon P. Shepard Richmond Sagadahoc County Maine State Police Shepard Maine Northwestern University Bath Iron Works National Park Seminary Maryland Washington, D. C State Bureau of Identification and Police Grand Chapter of Order of the Eastern Star Richmond Lodge of Masons Emeth Adoniram Council Gardiner Mt. Carmel O.E.S Progressive Orange and Sagadahoc Pomona International Association For Identification Harvard Associates In

Chatterabout Club Plans Sunshine Basket for Ill Member

The Chatterabout club met with Mrs Chappell in Hyde Park Terrace Central avenue. Members voted to send a sunshine basket to ill member Mrs Nellie White and held a swap party to inspire a repeat event at the next meeting. Attendees included Mrs Mary McCrater Ruth Hawks Harriet Dotton Blanche Locke Geraldine Barter Posepel and guests Mrs Pauline Belanger and Mrs Simone Barter of West Bath. The next gathering is set with Mrs Harriet Cotton at her Washington street home on April 20.

Chatterabout Club Chappell Central Avenue Hyde Park Terrace Nellie White Mary McCrater Ruth Hawks Harriet Dotton Blanche Locke Geraldine Barter Posepel City Pauline Belanger Simone Barter West Bath Harriet Cotton Washington Street

West Bath Sewing Club Meets and Community Notes

West Bath group met the Red Drive and contributed to Red Cross and Easter Seals with 88.60 and 37.25. Members listed include Mrs. Margaret Da Hazel White, Mrs. Dunham, Mrs. Mary Has, Laura White and grandson Peter, and others. 4-H held its first Spring meeting at Littlefield schoolhouse with leader Mrs. Leon Belanger, topics on inland game and partridge conservation, a wildlife film, and partridge nest efforts. Next meetings set for April 23 and May 1 at Littlefield schoolhouse. Edward K Thompson of West Bath honored at a welcome home party hosted by Mrs. Barbara Holderness. Numerous neighbors and relatives attended. Also notes on Farm and Home Week at University of Maine, Joanne Boudreau’s 15th birthday, residents moving or visiting, and social visits among Bath area families.

West Bath Red Drive Ems Laer Eauilleg. Ree Margaret Hazel White Zee, Dunham Mary Laura White Peter Angie Renshaw Ruth Fuller Barbara Christine Carlena Stover Gladys Deehan Hall Grange Hall Red Cross Littlefield Leon Belanger Barbara Holderness Edward K. Thompson U. S. Navy Arthur Wing Brunswick Jeanne Belanger Dorothy Bubier Loretta Boudreau Sylvia Campbell Loretta Potter Beatrice Dube Patricia Barstow Cleon Wing Kenneth Yore Arthur Powers John Guerette Richard Andrews Robert Miller Philip Dube Frank French Roy Moore Lemuel Preble J. Frank Walker James Hay University of Maine Marshall Boudreau Joanne Hilton B. Holbrook Larrabee Bath Lydia Helms Littlefield School Horace Rancourt Lewiston Joseph W. Larrabee Dirigo Grange Joseph W. Larrabee Courtney Stover Women’s Republican Club Richmond Herbert Babkirk Joyce Portsmouth N. H Ethel Burns George Golding Quincy Mass Ralph Willis Nantasket Richard Girie New York Richard Renshaw Francis Burgess

Golfers at Brunswick Open Patriot's Day Tournament

The Brunswick Patriot's Day tournament opens next Sunday and Monday, authorized by the Maine State Golf Association and conducted by Brunswick Country Club. President Jimmy Black says 200 golfers are expected for prizes, up from 161 last year, with better course conditions despite continuous rain.

Brunswick Maine State Golf Association Brunswick Country Club Jimmy Black Jim

Woolwich Grange Plans May Public Meeting For Fire Prevention Films

The Woolwich Grange voted to allow use of the hall in May for Fire Prevention movies. a public meeting will precede. The next gathering is April 21. The cps program featured Mrs. Josephine Johnson with various readings and songs. A social hour and refreshments followed, with 83 members present.

Cps Josephine Johnson Chic Bailey Johnson Alvah Bailey Sarah Bradford Norma Hunnewell Clyde Bailey Dolly Grover Charlotte Leeman Albert Reading Vera Smith Maggie the Grange Rose Hathorne

West Bath Grange Sees State Deputy At Meeting

State Deputy G Cleveland Marriner attended a West Bath Grange meeting with lectures on the ark tonight. Carl P Meister presented Notion and a night poem. Mrs Esther Andrews assisted with piano. Beane and other state officers to attend. Minstrel show planned for Friday. youth group to lead next Monday program. Social hour and refreshments followed by a dance.

West Bath G. Cleveland Marriner Carl P. Meister Stanley Esther Andrews Mt Lady Marriner School of Instruction The Grange Sagadahoc Beane

Woolwich Firemen May Buy New Truck

At a Woolwich Fire Department meeting a three member committee AR thur Youland James Hay and Bernard Tulley were chosen to inspect a fire truck for sale at York Beach The committee finished its inspection and the department will discuss the matter All members are urged to attend the meeting

Woolwich

Miss Audrey Hill Graduates from Boston School

Miss Audrey Hill, a student at the Boston School, is highlighted in this brief item noting her academic progress and community involvement this term.

Audrey Hill Boston School

Church announcements and community notices from Maine town

Sunday worship plans at Ear Woolwich and Montsweag church with children's service at 2 30. Annual business meeting set for April 17 at 7 30. Union Bridge Mothers club and Wheel club meetings announced. Local visits and gatherings include Brunswick choir event and residents’ travels to Bath Lewiston and Washington DC area.

Woolwich-W Merleen Jameson Merle Jameson Brunswick Florence Foster Lemuel Preble Edward Pinson Bath Ebenna Warren Trowbridge Framingham Augusta Amy Seigars Gardiner Ivan Brian M. Jewett Howard Trick Lewiston Horace Wade

Edna Besaw Scenery at New Haven Teachers College

Edna Besaw presented Saturday at New Haven Teachers State College auditorium. Besaw, a college senior, performed a piece inspired by Morse son’s famed novel. The excerpt reflects on a life of luxury and a union with Alessandro the Indian.

New Haven Teachers State College New Haven Conn Miss Besaw Ted Morseson Alessandro

Navy Apprentice Exams Begin After 1,259 Applications

A total of 1,259 applications were received for the Apprentice, Mechanical Trades position, with exams announced for navy apprentices.

NAVY

Orns to Fay Fo Sound Projector in Social Studies

An item notes a plan to use a sound projector in five fifth grade social studies classes. The film demonstrates how the federal government operates and encourages attendance at planned activities when feasible.

Elks Installation Held Friday Night

The annual installation ceremony took place Friday night in the auditorium with numerous state officials or members acting in key roles during the event.

Eere

Fort to Block Sales of War Housing Projects

A report indicates officials in the city discuss delaying or blocking sales of war housing projects. Mr Nowell notes recent activity and representatives Hale and Smith show support for limiting or delaying sales at this time.

Nowell Hale Smith

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Lquor Commission Senate Glenwood Ranges Norge Gas and Treworgy Pleasant St. Brunswick, Maine Woolwich Grange West Bath Grange Edna Besaw An- Hall Center Street
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