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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1948
Page
4
Hill hosted a Wheel at the Country Club meet with donations at the gate and a food sale. An ensuing Scotch auction raised gifts from members, with a sizable total realized. An event is set for April 29 at one club with Mrs. Carl as hostess.
Mrs Katherine G Whitney of Washington street leaves for her summer home at the lake and will be joined shortly by her granddaughter Jen.
Mr and Mrs James J Saul announce the birth of a daughter Lynn on April 13 at the hospital Mrs Saul formerly Diana Greenlaw is the elder daughter of Mr and Mrs W Greenlaw of West Virginia Paternal grandfather S L A Paulus of South Covington Va notes James J Saul is a first class boiler man in the U S Navy currently on leave on the West Coast Also mentions Sal Lou Freeman of Wollaston as a holiday guest
Ralph Crocker returns home at 1074 High while Lentepeaeree P dancie recovers after surgery. Jean Small, daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry, enrolled at a junior college, a dean’s list member of Sigma sorority. Mr and Mrs Shaw and Rob er of Dummer street traveled to Boston. Mr and Mrs Robert Sutter and sons visited with grandmother Mrs French at 468 Washington. The note mentions Mrs Sutter’s birthday and a historical reference to an April 19 birthday.
Fragmentary OCR item notes Genthner formerly of i re ne ma returning to their home in Portland with C Bell and relatives. Mentions son and Mr. and Mrs. dv and 601 Washing. City context unclear.
Mrs Florence Maass and her daughter Mrs Kenneth Wood of Wash street were recent visitors in Portland.
Mrs Lizzie MacIntire, who has spent the winter at 473 Middle Street, will return to her Seagentz cottage at Small Point on May 14. On June 1 she will reopen Three Fevers Camp and will be a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Bailey Jr for the summer.
Miss Dorothy Crocker who is employed in Boston arrived Thursday evening to spend the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Hermon Crocker of High street.
Mrs Vernard Flemming of 9 Adams Court welcomed sister Mrs Alton Carver and niece Marjorie Marie of South Portland for a ten day visit. They visited relatives in Turner Center and a farewell party with cake and tea was given in Mrs Carver’s honor. Mrs James Doucette poured.
Mrs Archibald Main of Garden street and her daughter Mrs Dun can McInnes of Pearl street visited Portland on Thursday.
Charles Rankin of Charlotte town P. E. L has arrived to visit his sister Mrs Susan Leeman and daughter Mrs Blanche Locke at their Cummings street home. Mr and Mrs Philips Jacob and children of Sebasco were recent guests of Mrs Lizzie MacIntire at 473 Middle street.
Mr and Mrs Harry Horne of Washington street spent a holiday weekend at their Georgetown summer home with guests Chester and Douglas Horne grandsons from Portland Florida?
Robert Hichborn, formerly connected with the Central Maine Powder Company local office, was a Bath visitor Friday. He is noted for his prior association with the firm and his presence drew interest from residents.
Mrs Iva Lee Cousins returns to 1 Washington Street from Memorial hospital where she was treated for pneumonia. She is convalescing satisfactorily but remains confined to her room.
Mrs Sadie McPherson goes back to Woonsocket following the death in Bath of her nephew Howard Pratt.
Mr and Mrs Miles B Hagan of Cobb Road depart Sunday for Boston to visit their daughter Natalie a student nurse at New England Baptist Hospital.
Mrs Stephen T. Carkeek formerly Betty Hagan and her infant son Stephen Thomas Jr have been discharged from Memorial Hospital and returned home to 1309 High Street. The baby was born April 6 weighing six pounds fourteen ounces.
Among those noticed in Port land on Thursday were Mrs Florence Huston of Washington Street and her granddaughter Heather Jean McClure.
John Sampson of the composing room staff of the Times Co. is confined to his home on High Street with illness and under the care of his physician. Many friends will be sorry to learn.
Mrs Norman O Morse aged 54 of Willow street has left Memorial hospital after a period of observation and has returned home.
Mrs Herbert Calderwood of Middle street spent the week at the home of her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Joseph Cyr in Winthrop.
Betty Rice, daughter of Mrs Carl Rice of Bath, gives birth to Carl Rice Shessler in Thomas ton with parents Dr. and Mrs. Lawrence Shessler. The birth occurred earlier in the month.
William D Sewall and Addison McInnes MIT students are home for spring vacation. Rev Joseph Purdue and Mrs Purdue visit daughter Alice Lorraine at the University of Maine. Purdue preaches in Bangor. Bowdoin Prof Henry G Russell fills Bath church. Colleen Purdue visits at Eastern Maine General Hospital in Bangor. Judson Niles Woolwich and Madelyn Rowe visit Boston. Virginia Rand from Katherine Gibbs in Boston is with her mother Mrs Wallace Rand. John Rand from Brown Nichols School is home in Cambridge. Gardiner Rogers and Maurice Libby enjoy a fishing trip in northern Maine.
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Wright and sons Warren and Albert of Jamestown New York arrived to visit Mrs Wrights parents Mr and Mrs Warren R Munsey of 94 Court Street Mrs Wright formerly Miss Sally Munsey of Bath. Mr and Mrs RS McLeod and son Gary were holiday visitors of relatives in Gorham.
Mr and Mrs Eugene Worrey and daughter Virginia of Framingham Mass and son Eugene Worrey Jr with family from Portland visited Mr Worrey's mother Mrs Julia Worrey in Middle Street Portland. Miss Mary Perry RN of Wellesley recess with parents Edward and Mary Perry and sister Mrs Joseph Cyr. Stewart H Day and wife arrived from Largo Florida on April 14 and will stay at a West Point cottage after stops in Worcester and Freeport. Miss Lillian Goodwin of Bath Street spent the weekend in Boston.
Wilfred Chaney and his sons Bradford and Garey of Portsmouth N H spent the weekend with their aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs John Summerton at 85 Western Avenue. Mrs Regis Davenport formerly of Bath now living at 4 Gov is visiting Mrs Barbara Washington Street.
The report lists present attendees including Mrs. Pa Stiles and Mrs. Gladys with additional people identified as Mrs. Marion Goding Mrs. Schottler Mrs. Ruth Metcalf and Miss Ann McCabe.
Mrs Rand ll Daley and ter Sandra of Andrews read recent visitors in Portland. Donald MacKinn burg and Sears managers held a two day meeting at the Ette Hotel in Portland. Joseph Melanson a business visitor in Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Everett G Le mont Mr and Mrs Ralph Card and daughter hosted relatives in Dixfield and Weld. Harold Brown and daughter Pamela visited Meadow. Mrs Lawrence R Vail arrived for two weeks with cousins in Portland. Nelson McCourt left for Boston for a Sears buyers meeting at Hotel Kenmore. Frank Martin and son Peter of Danvers, Mass returned after visits with Cedric Martin and Edward McCabe. Jane Jean McClure entered Maine General Hospital for observation.
Mr and Mrs Frank B Nichols are in New York where Nichols a charter member attends the Associated Press annual meeting. Miss Mary A Perry of Brookline Mass visits sister Mrs Cyr in Center street and Mrs Herbert Calderwood of Middle street spend Tuesday in Portland.
Weekend visits and family gatherings across Massachusetts Vermont and Maine are noted with residents of Worcester Blind Crossing Winneyeance Boston and St. Johnsbury hosting relatives. An Odd Fellows supper and meeting in Falmouth highlighted community activity with Horace Hildreth and other members involved. Patsy Betts remains ill at home in Goddard Street.
Mr and Mrs Edward Larkin of Hyannis Mass were guests of Mrs Larkins parents Mr and Mrs Herbert Haggard on Mechanic Street They were joined by their nephew Master Donald Robinson who spent the vacation week with them in Bath
Mr and Mrs William Beals of Quincy Massachusetts have returned home after a visit over the end and Patriots Day with Mrs Rose Jea and others.
The Day's Ferry Mothers Club plans a waste paper drive and asks citizens to leave paper at the schoolhouse. Hostesses appointed are Mrs. Hazel Crocker and Ruth Munsey. Mrs. Gladys Patricia Hayward and three new members attended.
The Montsweag Farm Bureau plans an afternoon gathering with Frank Walker Roy Moore and Mrs James Nelson Rice presenting a food project. Spiced apple pie cupcakes and other quick dainties are on the menu as the audience learns about the Easy meal concept.
Club Forty Two met last week with plans for a baked bean supper at Central Church parish house Saturday from seven to eight. A musical program highlighted by light operas was presented by the children with Mrs Gallant and Ralph A as featured guests.
In a tense well attended recreation meeting a motion failed amid heated discussion as Hyde Windlass faced opposition from members. Officials promised further review and a re vote date was not set.
A local event features vocal and instrumental performances along with card games. Details include venue and start time to be announced. Guests may enjoy a mix of songs, instrumentals, and social gaming in a community gathering atmosphere.
The Beacon Brotherhood held a Tuesday vestry event with members and guests delivering an excellent evening program.
Kateon Camp Auxiliary held a rummage event inviting contributions from residents and noting coordinators Melvin Whittam and Mrs. Ed.
Local notes indicate the Republican primary ballot lists many candidates. mentions Scott of Phippe and others who filed to run for State representative. The column discusses the filing window, potential closes of the candidate list, and election context with several unreadable fragments.
A blurred OCR fragment references a writer working on a four page draft. It hints at Bernes or Berne like a garbled line about et cetera, leaving the full context unclear and no definite event or outcome identifiable.
The article highlights a close finish with two cyclists or runners racing to the tape in a high speed sprint. It notes competitive effort and a photo finish vibe with emphasis on speed and rivalry.
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