Local Hobby Clubs Display Items Amid Social Evening
Mrs Sally Champney organized china figurines displays while members showcased hobbies like horses and rugs. The American club led by Martha Smith held meetings with Ann Hodgkins as secretary. Ada Gilbert led were games as the Ideal Home Corner group met in the hall on Saturday evening. Edith, a surgical patient in Central Maine, was visiting relatives in Richmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sally Champney
Martha Smith
Ann Hodgkins
Ty Club
Semea
Ada Gilbert
Ideal
Richmond
Edith
Maine
Ager
Local Town News Tells of Residents and Meetings
The fragment notes town life in 1893 with references to local figures including a part time fisherman and town treasurer, households in West Point Portland Bath and Five Islands, and visitors from Malden and Waltham. It mentions sick lists, recoveries from a local epidemic, survey work at Reed Park, and relatives visiting the area.
Mrs Emma Plummer Visited Waterville Last Week
A brief item notes Emma Plummer as a business visitor in Waterville on the previous Wednesday. It also mentions her son being employed at the Veterans Administration Facility in To Gus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Son
Veterans’ Administration
Togus
Emma Plummer
Waterville
Weekend Visits and Funeral Notices Across Whitinsville
Mr and Mrs Harry Bedford of Whitinsville Mass spent the weekend as their Want George Bath were in town to attend the funeral of Fredion Prof and Mrs George Alder ne hese civarees to ceme at Amherst. Mr and Mrs Chester plc left the latter part of the pat the the week for Ithaca uy spending the weekend at Janaie Dyke farm. Miss Louise Peterson was a dinner guest of Miss Dorothy Stuart at Georgetown Center on Sunday. George Harvey Powers was a etd visitor last Tuesday evening. Mrs Harold J Brown Jr with her two children left last week Thursday for her home in St from the decorated the church for Sunday. Miss Maud P Thayer enjoyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Bedford
Whitinsville
Mass
George Bath
Fredion
George Alderne Hese
Harold J. Brown, Jr
Dresden Church Pulpit Moves as Seigars Lease Bickford Home
The Green Street Methodist pulpit and Mrs. Perley Seigars from Clearwater join Ray Cate and Cincinnati family in leasing the late Mrs. Horatio Bickford residence. A village meeting formed a fire committee and discussed fundraising for new fire apparatus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Street
Local residents gather for town meeting and visits
Mrs Beulah Miller hosted a Bible class at home. A special town meeting at Library Hall Saturday approved actions. Rev Charlies Moore and Malcolm Moore of Bath visited. Wilson Moore’s friends stayed at his summer home. many local families enjoyed weekend visits and youth events at Morse High School and North Yarmouth Academy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beulah Miller
Library Hall
Fird
Bath
Charlies Moore
New Jersey
Malcolm
Wilson Moore
Cerns Hasenfus
Billy Jones
Morse High School
Charlotte Gray
Jeanette Pinkham
North Yarmouth Academy
Melvin Comeau
Maria
Batheea
O. F. Rowe
Mary “Lou Pinkham
North Yarmouth
Acad
Meswend
Victor Pinkham
Thomas Watson
Georgia
Georgetown
Richard Barter
Vernon E. Gray
Carroll Powers
Robinhood
Bowdoinham Baptists Meet to Discuss Prayer Meeting
Rev. and Mrs. Charles R. Sims hosted Bowdoinham Baptist Association ministers at Elm Street church Monday evening. Rev. Robert Smith led devotions and Rev. Eugene Cram guided a session on making prayer meetings more effective. Guests included Hon. Arthur J. Dan and Cyril N. Bousfield. The next association meeting is set for the 12th at the Baptist parsonage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles R. Sims
North Street
Bowdoinham Baptist Associat
Elm Street
Robert Smith
Bowdoinham
Eugene Cram
Arthur J. Dan- Cyril N. Bousfield
Baptist Parsonage
Local Guard Officers Elected and Rehearsal Date Set
Lilian Warner elected Color Guard No 2 and Mrs Alfreda Holt elected Outside Guard. Refreshments served by Mrs Holt and Miss Phyi Lie Young. Rehearsal for officers scheduled April 29 at seven o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lilian Warner
Alfreda Holt
Phyilie Young
Hy-Tidings Debuts At Hyde Windlass Co In Bath
The Hyde Windlass Co publishes Hy-Tidings a four page monthly for employees and managers. William Turpie heads the Personnel department as editor and many workers contributed to the issue. Rodeny E. Ross Sr. notes the paper aims to connect work life and personal interests. A recreation association forms with strong employee backing expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyde Windlass Co
The
Times Co
William Turpie
Hyde Windlass
Bath
Edward Arsenault
Alfred Condon
Rodney E. Ross, Sr
Concern
Nhry
S’hyde
Recreation Association
Tuesday Night League Holds Annual Banquet at Country Club
The Tuesday Night League banquet honored the 1947 Pontiacs champions with a roast beef dinner to guests, team members, and sponsors. Harold P. Small presented gifts to Pontiacs, Abe Kramer to Steeves Market, and Herbert McCabe for Redlon’s, while Capt. Ralph Small praised the team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilene Tabor
Flowers
Frank Pepper
Park Bowlings
Ralph Small
Pontiacs
Small
Harold P. Small
Steeves’ Market
Abe Kramer
Redlon
Herbert McCabe
O. M. Redlon
Mr. Pepper
Miss Helen M Freeman Dies After Illness in Bath
Bath mourns the death of Miss Helen M Freeman born November 1902 in St Albans Vermont. She taught English at Waterville High School then Warwick Rhode Island and was first woman president of the Waterville Teachers Association. Survived by sister Marion Freeman funeral at Quaker meeting North Berwick Oak Grove family lot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Helen M. Freeman
North
St. Albans
Vermont
Frederick W. and
Ida Hn Pgwasee
Morse High School
Colby College
Freeman
Customs House
Miss Freeman
North Berwick
Waterville High School
Warwick
R. I
Maine
Waterville Teachers Association
Marion Freeman
Wells High School
Quaker Meeting House
Oak Grove
Mayans Used Cacao Beans as Coin According to History
Historical accounts indicate the Maya civilization used cacao beans as a form of currency in trade. The beans served as a medium of exchange and held value in various commercial and ceremonial contexts.
Obituary of Sarah E Hathorne from Woolwich
Sarah Elizabeth Hathorne 93 widow of Daniel J Hathorne of Woolwich died Tuesday at her daughter’s home 65 High Street Bath after six years residing with family. Born Woolwich March 1 1854 she was daughter of John and Maria Amés eight or seven siblings. Survived by three daughters Mrs Ralph Rice Bath Mrs Harriet Howard Pembroke MA Mrs Maria Savage Woolwich two sons Fred and Hartley Hathorne Woolwich one brother Charles Trott Wenham MA 13 grandchildren and many great grandchildren nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements not listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Elizabeth Hathorne
Daniel J. Hathorne
Woolwich
Ralph Rice
High Street
Bath
Mrs. Hathorne
John and
Maria (Amés) Eke
Deborah
Hathorne
North Methodist Church
Harriet Howard
Pembroke
Mass
Maria Savage
Fred Hathorne
Hartley Hathorne
Charles Trott
Wenham
Mrs. Margaret J. Dingley Dies in Seattle at 78
Death separates Mrs. Margaret J. Dingley of Bath and Seattle widow of Harvey Dingley aged 78. Born in Bath daughter of Mr and Mrs MacPhail she graduated Bath High in 1888 and belonged to Genesta chapter O E S. Survived by son Harvey Dingley Jr two daughters Lois Hough and Henrietta Rhodes. brother Donald MacPhail. sisters Mrs W Witham and Mrs Bates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
Margaret J. Dingley
Harvey Dingley
Bath
Meglcolm Mac
Bath High School
Genesta Chapter
Mr. Dingley
Harvey Dingley, Jr
Lois Hough
Portland
Oregon
Henrietta Rhodes
Donald MacPhail
Hollywood
Calif
Harry W. Witham
Ralph E. Bates
West Medford
Mass
Katherine Hennessey Dies Thursday Morning
Miss Katherine F. Hennessey died Thursday morning at the hospital. The obituary notes her long life and service to her family and community, with no further details available in the readable fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine F. Hennessey
Mrs. Small Funeral Held After Prolonged Illness
Funeral services conducted Tuesday afternoon and Sunday morning marked the passing of Mrs. Charles Small aged 69. Mr and Mrs Small had lived for years and made many friends during their long illness and time at Wesley Church where Rev Doughty of Union Church officiated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Small
Wesley Church
Doughty
Union Church
Fred Harford Funeral Held at Georgetown Church
Funeral service for Fred Harford was held Friday afternoon at the church conducted by Rev. Jon Little. Bearers were Harland Rudolph Pinkham Elmer and H Heald. Burial followed in the family lot at Oak Cemetery Georgetown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred
Jon Little
Harland
Rudolph Pinkham Elmer
H Heald
Oak Cemetery
Georgetown
Mrs Capen's Funeral Service Held at Mayo Residence
The funeral was held at two o'clock in the Mayo Funeral Residence. Rev. Chat M. Tubbs officiated the service and the interment followed in the family lot at Oak Grove Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayo
Chat M. Tubbs
Oak Grove
Junior Leaguers Plan Spring Dance
Junior Leaguers plan a April 23 spring dance at the parish house with 15 members, chaired by Mrs. Frank Givin. Members discussed the Hob Ios Works event May 10 at the Bath Iron Works recreation center and appointed committees for tickets refreshments and prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Iron Works Recreation Center
den H. Anderson
South Street
Ace
Duncan Bhereon
Street Parish House
Frank Givin
Hob Ios Works
Bath Iron Wi
Witon Street
Os Luke
Alden H. Son
Bald M. Main, Jr
Eastham Guild
Harry L. Day
Bates
Horace Herrick
George F. Nae
Leon Buck
League
Middle Street
Alden H. Anderson
Howard Bates
George Fionne
George Baer
Prank Givin
Julian Halterman
Roger M. Luke
Archibald M. Main, Jr
Duncan E. Ross, Jr
John Decerty
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Atel d
Sandler
Joseph Mary
Tge
Alvah Wallace
West Point
Prank Brown
Harry Horne
Nettie Gray
Joan
Nancy Hogan
Georgie Watson
Heald
Addie Moulton
Five Islands
Little River
Reed Park
George Manning
Waltham
Everett Haines
Haines
Elsie Jordan
J. Stearns Cushing
Carol
Middleboro
Parker Moulton
Norman Gay
Malden
Dresden
Harland Harford
Georgetown, Me
Bowdoinham Baptists
Marius H. Page
Sarah E. Hathorne
Katherine Hennessey
Mrs. Small
Fred Harford
Japan
Aes
Fred S. Curtis,& Co. Funeral Service
Washington Street
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