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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1948

Page

3

Engagement announced by Dana E Hunnewell

Dana E Hunnewell of Bingham announces the engagement of their daughter Laura to Paul Morrison of The Mothers' Club Birch area. The notice notes a Mothers' Club event at the Birch area shop, plus a birthday party for Mrs Inez with cards and bean cakes. The Woman's Club annual meeting and reports were presented at the Congregational vestry with committees named to prepare the club room.

Dana E. Hunnewell Bingham Laura Paul Morrison Mothers’ Club of the Birch Har Inez Sons Stanton Walter Gereee Sherman Tendance Woman’s Club Congregational Vestry

Local Club Meetings Highlight Spring Activities

Federation in meeting announces officers and April 27 degrees. Lions Club hears Reginald Harris speak on Capitalistic Communism. Mothers Club plans donation to Girl Scouts. Dramatic club presents one act plays at I.C.C.F. hall with music from Lincoln and Waldoboro. Grand W Grand Marshall honors list names top seniors and juniors. Grange closes its contest with a puppet program on April 10.

Fo Wrondees Priscilla Campbell Lac Ava " Parton Helen Garrison Hill O.E.S Saeed Lions Club Reginald Harris Mothers’ Club Dramatic Club Wiscasset Academy Dorothy Marsh I.C.C.F. Hall Ernest Lippman Lincoln Academy Waldoboro High Bristol High Lincoln Waldoboro Brunswick Grand W . Grand Marshall Academy Barbara Stonier Ruth Jackson Raymond Calnan Gordon Petrie Eco Pearl Ald Ar Tole Fahey Lois Nason Very Bachelder Rose Wanser Sally Nelder Lorraine Light Enencet Brown John Cost Gailancecast Grange

Peters Couple Welcomes Daughter at Miles Memorial

Mr and Mrs Conrad Peters welcomed a daughter Thursday at Miles Memorial Hospital. The event coincides with a visit by the husband to his parents for a meeting of Lincoln lodge No 3 AF and AM. Nearby, Mr and Mrs William H Burton and Mr and Mrs Frank B Adams were in Fairhaven Massachusetts over the weekend. D Taylor Hodge Street is referenced in connection with the notice.

Conrad Peters Miles Memorial Lincoln Lodge No. 3 A.F A.M William H. Burton Frank B. Adams Fairhaven Mass D. Taylor Hodge Street

Foreign War Vets on Federal Housing Bath Maine

A Bath Maine Veterans of Foreign Wars post laments federal housing cuts forcing veterans and local business owners to move. The letter urges action to keep homes and residents in Bath, signed by Post 2197 and adjutant George D. Burns. The piece ends with an unrelated odd tip about repairing a shoe-string with nail polish.

the Independent Bath Post Maine George D. Burns Adj

Local Social Roundup From Bath and Vicinity

Mrs Nellie Brown of Bath hosts visitors including Mr and Mrs Peete and sister Mrs Oyrand ve Ralph H McNary and Jack of Marble join Friday supper. Bath Memorial Hospital report notes Francis Perkins returned Sunday. Various Brunswick and Bel fast residents visited relatives and friends over the weekend.

Nellie Brown Bath Wafagio Peete Oyrand Ralph H. McNary Jack Marble Andrew Babward J. McMann Joseph Larrabee Harrassekett Roland Carlton Madison Eva Perry Francis Perkins Husner Francis John Theresa Ren Stanley Brunswick Irving Urnham Madelyn Parsons Belfast Warren Babbidge Clifton Babbid Clair Cornish New York Mary Immaculate Hospital Long Island N. Y

West Bath Farm Bureau Meeting Notes and Attendees

The West Bath Farm Bureau section at Grange Hall featured Mrs. Frank French presenting a full day on sewing finishing techniques. Attendees included Mrs. Joseph Larr Larrabee and two youths Bonnie Belanger and Harrie Larrabee, plus members Suissa mousing Shurser and others.

Suissa Tap Jureau Grange Hall Frank French University of Maine Bonnie Belanger Harrie Larrabee

Blacksnakes Climb Rough Barked Trees in Curving Paths

A brief note observes blacks nakes ascending coarse barked trees in wide sinuous curves, highlighting their climbing ability.

Getchell Birthday Gift For Bangor Man At Bath Party

Mr and Mrs Joseph Getchell of Bangor attended a Bath party with Mr and Mrs M Y Lewis at their home in Brig ham s Cove. He was presented with an outboard motor by his wife and received many personal gifts from relatives and friends.

Joseph Getchell Bangor Bath M. Y. Lewis Brigham’s Cove

Costs and Jail Time Face Off in Case Details

The fragment notes possible penalties of six dollars fifty cents or thirty days in jail. Further context on charges or defendants is missing, leaving the balance of options and case specifics unclear.

Woolwich PTA to Meet Next Week for Planning

The Woolwich PTA will meet next week chaired by Mrs. Beltram 3 with the following committee to be appointed for the coming year. Planning and arrangements will be discussed during the session.

Woolwich Pta Woolwich P. T. A Beltram Doris Follow

Bath Teachers Club To Close Its Season

The Bath Teachers Club ends its season with a final regular meeting featuring guest speaker Ben Hudelston of WBZ radio director for school listening programs. Teachers from the Lincoln Sagadahoc association and spouses are invited. Refreshments will follow Hudelston’s talk.

Bath Teachers’ Club Se Ee Ben Hudelston WBZ Lincoln- Sagadahoc Teachers’ Association Og Nelaita Se Ge Y Hudelston Econo

Congregational Ministers to Meet in Lincoln Church Council

The Association of Congregational Christian Ministers will hold an ecclesiastical council at 7.30 p.m. in the Lincoln church. Ministers not yet members will be proposed for membership, including the Reverend Cornelius SELD of the Maine Conference, and McPhee and N Lord.

Association of Congregational Christian Ministers Lincoln Association Cornelius.seld Maine McPhee N Lord

Newly Elected Directors Review Open House Plans

Newly elected directors meet to discuss hospital day arrangements and the open house. The final details will be announced after the committee completes its work.

Banquet Reschedules Installation Date To April 29

The annual banquet will hold its installation ceremony on April 29 instead of April 28. Mary Carey will serve as installing officer and Mrs. Bea Leavitt as sergeant at arms.

Arte Mary Carey Bea- Leavitt

Search in Woods for Attacker Continues

Police surrounded the woods and planned an extensive search for the attacker. The report notes the area, described as a bog, and mentions the suspect may have avoided drinking and kept a low profile.

Personal notes reference Lila and Edna Lewis

Notes identify Mrs Lila Lewis and Mrs Edna Lewis as daughters. Mentions a guest of Mr and Mrs Macintyre at their Port home and Clyde K Baker of Nequasset Road in Woolwich.

Lila Edna Lewis Holfguest Mrs. Macintyre Port Clyde K. Baker Nequasset Road Woolwich

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Reddy CMP Central West Bath Farm Bureau Earl Treworgy Pleasant Street Sumner Sewall Ada Capt. Robert Wee Preston Club Federation of Lottie E. York Maine State Grange Sewall Roland F. Petersen Selectmen Bath Teachers Club Iron Works Reim Bath Police Department The Legard Cab Co Cox
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