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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1948
Page
3
Joseph Melanson and Randall Nichols visited in Bath with the Nichol family and friends from Washington Street. Local residents travel to Boston New York and Lewiston for work and leisure while many attend family gatherings, church events, and Knights of Pythias conventions.
Miss Gloria Sifford of Jones returns to Whitneyville with her new estate and husband Mr and Mrs John Chaffee announce the birth of John Chafford on April 3. Mary Kneiper, a patient at 805 street, is mentioned in hospital notes. W S Newell and Rena Roberts attended a surprise party for a relative.
Miss Norma Jean Cummings resumed her studies at Syracuse University last week after spending Easter vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs Raymond Cummings of 2 Maxwell Street.
Cards announce the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Robert H Walker of Wollaston Massachusetts on April 9 The baby weighs eight pounds three ounces and is named Nancy Eunice Mrs Walker daughter of Mr and Mrs William C Perkins of Summer Street formerly Miss Eunice Perkins She is the granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Seg W Gilmore of Milan Street
Community notice reports torching for herring is legal only in the waters from Hendricks Head to Sheepscot Bay and to MacMahan Island, per Gilbert Standish. Other items include Mrs Julia Worrey’s return from Memorial hospital and Army basic training completion by Elwood Albert at Fort Dix with reassignment to Camp Stoneman.
Mr and Mrs Edward Sewall of High street returned from a several day visit with their daughter and husband Mr and Mrs Alfred Pillsbury Jr in South Weymouth Massachusetts Albert E Whitney Jr has returned to study at the University of Maine after a few days with his parents Mr and Mrs Albert E Whitney of Center street Mrs Lena Douglas Donnell of Dummer street left Bath Saturday for Waltham Massachusetts to visit her mates friends and Janice
Mrs Peal Bow entered Bath Memorial Hospital for surgery. She is now able to receive visitors at the ward as doctors monitor her recovery and arrange follow up care.
Mrs Ada Milliken entertained the Thimble club at her home with no refreshments served. The club will meet Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Chester Macken.
Barbara Deering is tapped as delegate to the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution convention in Washington DC on April 23. She will place a wreath at the Unknown Soldier site in Alexandria VA and attend events at the Mayflower hotel the White House reception with Mrs Truman, Mount Vernon pilgrimage, and other sessions as a Connecticut C A R delegate.
Dromore Grange met Tuesday with a warm welcome for the returning Worthy Master Perkins. An instructional school will be held Thursday at the Grange hall with State Master E Carroll Beane leading officials urge attendance. Sagadahoc Pomona will join Dromore on April 28 for an all day event with noon dinner. The program features readings, music, and a social hour as members prepare for upcoming duties and invitations.
Mr and Mrs Fermo Bianchi of Framingham Mass spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Frederick E Drake of Washing ton street. Mr and Mrs Charles F Cummings 838 Washington street and three daughters Sally Julie pass several days in Boston. Mrs Roscoe H Shaw 100 North street and daughter Joan expect to return home Thursday after several days in run Mass. Harold L 46 Western form shoe tos to New Cha ets coutts bush news at the Bath Iron Works Corporation.
A Bath area shoe shop changes ownership Monday morning marking the end of Mr. Fall’s 65 years in retail. His long career spans roles at Jordan Marsh West Lynn and previous positions with Burrows Spaulding White Libby Libby Conley Crosby D. T. & Sons and more. He retires to a planned rest period after decades serving local customers.
A Sagadahoc council at City Hall appointed new councilors for the Boy Scouts of America unit. The list includes community leaders stepping into official roles to guide local scouting activities.
Atlantic Reserve Fleet at Green Cove Springs Florida docks surplus Navy ships. The inactivation process proceeds as aging vessels are towed and prepared for disposal or storage.
A group of neighbors and families including the Mayos Bowie Murphys Day Williams and Barter entertain guests at Oldsmar homes. Harmon Barter works on trailer repairs for several clients as preparations begin for the fall season. Stewart Day completes a new garage project and plans a Maine visit before summer sale work resumes.
Estate cases listed with various executors and heirs including Arthur J. Denton Judige John J. Jack Mary D. Yule Samuel R. Percy Edna M. Jones and Mary Ellen Hopkins, with references to wards wards and rest for Bath. The fragmentary text indicates multiple estates and accounts presented by executors for court proceedings.
Mrs DeForest Day died Saturday after a short illness. She was a longtime resident and was known for her community work and friendliness, with many friends in the town. Funeral arrangements were pending at press time.
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