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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1948

Page

4

Local residents attend meetings and elections in New England and Boston

A fragment shows residents and guests traveling to Massachusetts and Connecticut for events. Jean Low was elected to represent Massachusetts at the Future Homemakers of America National Convention in Kansas City.Oliver Moses and Rupert Baxter attend the Worumbo Manufacturing Co annual meeting in Boston. Mrs. Perkins and Mr. Davis reside in Concord and work for state offices. Philip Babine departs for duty in Japan after training at Fort Dix.

New York Ruth Thompson Earl Thompson Bath Oliver Moses Rupert H. Baxter Boston Worumbo Manufacturing 0

Local residents update on community members recovering

Mrs Eva Babine and her daughter Jeannette of 35 West Street Portland are improving after a period of illness and expect to receive mail and visitors. Mrs Anderson Bor Nery has left the city for business. Mr Arthur Sewall hosts a gathering at the House Farm near the Church New Jerusalem on a recent Sunday.

Eva Babine Jeannette West Street Portland Arthur Sewall New Jerusalem

Howell B. Smith Returns to Greenfield Home Observed

Howell B Smith returns to Greenfield home after attending installation of Arcana chapter in Lenox. The event included sister-in-law Mrs G L aa and installing officer from Quebec. Lenoxville connections noted with Bath visit. Mrs Ham and Mr Ham return to Quin n Mass after Pearl Street visit.

Howell B. Smith Greenfield G. Laa Ith Arcana Quebec Astell Lenox Eakne Lenoxville Bath

Frances MacFadden Moves To Memorial Hospital

Frances MacFadden of 14 Deering Street was admitted to Memorial Hospital after a spell of poor health and an ill turn. The report notes her condition remains unsettled as of Thursday.

Frances MacFadden Deering Street Memorial Hospital

Mrs Harold Young Visits Cushoe Kin in City

Mrs Harold Young of Cushoe visits Shawhill relatives in the city staying with sister and husband Mr and Mrs Coombs. She plans to see her nieces Mrs Morse and Mrs Linwood Ne of this city and Mrs Tardiff of North Bath.

Harold Young Cushoe E Coombs Shawhile Morse Linwood Tardiff North Bath

Milgs Ruth Small and Dorothy of Farmington State Teach

Ruth Small of State Teachers College and Dorothy of Farmington State Teachers College spend the day with their families during a joint gathering.

Milgs Ruth Small State Teachers College Dorothy Lh Farmington State Teachers College

Mrs Cardosi Delivers Baby At Local Hospital

Mrs Domenic Cardosi and her infant daughter Jean were discharged from Me hospital after delivery at Park Avenue. Baby Sepade weighed 11 ounces at birth and the family returned home to 13 Larkekipeyce Park.

Mrs Arthur King Hosts Contract Club On Edgett Street

Mrs Arthur King entertained members of her contract club at her Edgett Street home, gathering friends for an afternoon of bridge and conversation.

Arthur King Edgett Street

Anne Kimball Enters Contract Club at Lincoln Home

Anne Kimball enters a contract club at her Lincoln home. The move highlights local social arrangements and community events in the area.

Anne Kimball Lincoln

Local Family Returns After Weekend Visit

Mr and Mrs Clement Bouchard and son Alan of Berlin New Hampshire returned home after visiting Mrs Bouchard s brother Mr and Mrs William Aber of Washington Street over the weekend and holiday.

Clement Bouchard Alan Berlin

Miss Una Rich Returns From Week With Milan Sister

Miss Una Rich of Medford Massachusetts returns home after a weeklong visit with her sister Mrs John W Gilmore of Milan.

Una Rich Medford Mass John W. Gilmore Milan

Dorothy Crooker Returns to Boston After Patriot's Day Visit

Miss Dorothy Crooker returns to Boston after a several day visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Hermon Crooker of High street. Mr and Mrs F B Nichols came back Thursday from New York where he attended the annual meeting of the Associated Press at the Waldorf Astoria. He is among its few living charter members having joined Sept 27 1900. The meeting this year marked the 100th anniversary of the cooperative news gathering association now with correspondents and members worldwide.

Dorothy Crooker Boston Mrs Hermon Crooker High Street F. B. Nichols New York Associated Press Waldorf-Astoria Hotel Cooperative News Gathering Association United States

Boston Pa triot's Day outing with Brunswick friends

Leslie Stairs of Trufant Street and a group of Brunswick friends spent Pa triot's Day in Boston enjoying the holiday crowds and local sites.

Leslie Stairs Trufant Street Boston

Nurse Miss Mary Perry Returns Home after Visit

Miss Mary Perry R N school nurse from Wellesley Mass returns to Chestnut Hill Mass Sunday after a vacation week with her parents Mr and Mrs Edward Perry and sister Mrs Joseph Cyr Center street extension Miss Grace Thayer Helen Cook Dana Small and James Young attended the Ice Vogues Friday evening in Portland.

Mary Perry R. N Wellesley Mass Chestnut Hill Edward Perry Joseph Cyr Center Street Grace Thayer Helen Cook Dana Small James Young Ice Vogues Portland

Prom Guest Betty Cummings Arrives in Bath for Weekend

Miss Betty Cummings a Gorham State Teachers College student arrived in Bath on Friday to attend the senior prom and spend the weekend at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Cummings on Cummings Street Florida.

Betty Cummings Gorham State Teachers’ College Bath Mrs. and Cummings Cummings Street

Miss Jean Danforth Plans Spring Vacation With Family

Miss Jean Danforth, a senior at Farmington State Normal, will spend the spring vacation with her parents, Mr and Mrs Frank Danforth of High Street.

Jean Danforth Farmington State Normal Mrs Frank Danforth High Street

Ice Vogues Attend Show in Portland Exposition Building

The Misses Aret Kakos Bessie Kakos Peggy Brown Helen Kakos and Georgia Kakos attended the Ice Vogues show at the Exposition Building in Portland on Saturday.

Aret Kakos Bessie Kakos Peggy Brown Helen Kakos Georgia Kakos Exposition Building Portland

Mrs Clifford B Smith Returns Home After Visit

Mrs Clifford B Smith of Biddeford former Bedford street resident returns home Thursday after a brief visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Luther Thompson of Andrews road. She came to attend Past Matrons club of Genesta chapters Wednesday evening.

Clifford B. Smith Biddeford Bedford Street Luther Thompson Andrews Road Genesta

Mrs Madelyn Small Spends Holiday in Rumford

Mrs Madelyn Small of the Clerk of Courts office spent the holiday in Rumford.

Mrs. Vail Visits Bath Relatives in Topsham

Mrs Lawrence R Vail of Cliftondale Massachusetts visiting Bath relatives was Thursday guest of Mr and Mrs Harold Libby of Topsham.

Lawrence R. Vail Cliftondale Mass Bath Harold Libby Topsham

Funeral for Harry S. Lord of Searsport Attended by McNarys

Mr and Mrs John H McNary of West Bath attended the funeral of Mrs McNarys nephew Harry S Lord of Searsport Sunday afternoon. They were accompanied by Mr and Mrs Wilbert B Small and others from the vicinity including Mrs N Gratz Jackson Mr and Mrs Karcher Jackson and Robert Small.

John H. McNary West Bath

Richmonds Attend Georgetown Central School Dedication

Mr and Mrs Arah Richmond of 54 North Street attended the dedication ceremony for Georgetown Central School on Saturday.

Arah Richmond North Street Georgetown Central School

Mrs Boucher Visits From Wisconsin Before Rumford Stay

Mrs Frances A Boucher formerly of Bath now residing in Wisconsin was in town for a few hours Monday before heading to Rumford to spend a week with her son Mansfield Boucher and daughter in law, also formerly of Bath.

Frances A. Boucher Bath Sidin Wiscasset Rumford and Mansfield Boucher

Mrs Leon Belanger Leaves West Bath for Dunbar

Mrs Leon Belanger of West Bath departed for Dunbar West Virginia, formerly of Bath, with unknown escort or purpose noted in local notices.

Leon Belanger West Bath Dunbar W. See Batter Bath

YWCA Reps and Student News From Maine and New York

Miss Anne Guthrie of New York City has been named representative of the Worlds Council of the YWCA at the United Nations after a recent Atlantic City conference. Knute Holmsen, a Maine Central student, stayed with his father Paul Holmsen in Dummer Street. Mrs. Robert Hallet and her children returned home to 1301 Washington Street after visiting Bangor with Mrs. Iveka Fane’s family.

Knute Holmsen Maine Central Tostitute Pittsfield Areme Paul Holmsen Dummerstreet Anne Guthrie New York City Popham Beach Orld’s Council YWCA United Nations Young Women’s Christian Association Atlantic City Robert Hallet Washington Street Bangor Ilet Ulysses Fane

Local Social News From South Berwick and Dresden Mills

Mary Hicking of South Berwick has returned home after a three weeks visit with Mr. and Mrs. Albert Garland in Woolwich. Eleanor Garland and Bert Wing of Woolwich returned from a weekend in Plympton Massachusetts with Miss Garland’s aunt. Mrs. Wallace Rittall, with Mrs. Howard Rice and Mildred and Bessie Clark, attended Olive Branch chapter O E S in Dresden Mills Tuesday evening, where Rittall is a past matron.

Mary Hicking South Berwick Albert Garland Woolwich Eleanor Garland Bert Wing Plympton Mass Miss Garland Wallace Rittall Upper Washington Street Howard Rice Mildred Bessie Clark Olive Branch Chapter Dresden Mills Ritall

Service man to receive assignment for Pacific duty

Sgt Kenneth M Chuts USAAF of the Seventh Training Command has been on a 15 day furlough with his mother Mrs Ralph Bertrand of Floral Street Chanute Field Illinois He recently left for California for Pacific service assignment Mrs Nathan Cyishman of Portland a former Bath resident was a visitor in the city recently

Philip A. Babine George Babine Middle Street California Japan Fort Dix Kenneth M. _ Chuts USAAF Seventh Training Command Chanute Field Ill Ralph Bertrand Floral Street Pacific Nathan Cyishman Portland Bath City

Brunswick man out with scarlet fever at home

Ernest Harting of Brunswick, formerly at Bath Iron Works, is confined to his home with scarlet fever, with many friends knowing him from his former workplace.

Ernest Harting Brunswick Bath Iron Works

Birth of son for Trowbridge family in Milan

Mr and Mrs Robert G Trowbridge Milan street welcomed a son born Saturday at Memorial hospital. The infant weighed eight pounds 12 ounces and is named Howard Robert Trowbridge. Mrs Trowbridge is Elaine Rogers daughter of Mr and Mrs Howard Rogers of Milan street. John McKay son of Mr and Mrs Thomas McKay of Bedford street left recently to visit his aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs L R Griffin of White Plains New York.

Robert G. Trowbridge Milan Street Memorial Hospital Howard Robert Trowbridge Trowbridge Elaine Rogers Howard Rogers John McKay Thomas McKay Bedford Street L. R. Griffin White Plains

Local North East Telephone operators visit Po

Misses Theresa Gallant and Marilyn Oliver, operators in local N E Tel and Tel, were recent visitors in Po for the day.

Theresa Gallant Marilyn Oliver N. E. Tel Tel

Mrs May Barter Retires After Visit in Bowery Street

Mrs May Barter of Tenants Harbor retired home after a brief visit at a sister’s residence on Bowery Street.

May Barter Bowery Street

Seniors Plan Supper at Central Parish House

Graduation season brings reflection and restlessness as seniors prepare for a break before new chapters. The school hints at a special supper next Saturday at Central Parish House, featuring baked beans and a chance for classmates to share memories before leaving Alma Mater.

Central Parish

Tabulae yearbook goes on sale fast selling copies

The Morseigh high school yearbook Tabulae is now on sale officially and unofficially nicknamed the Tab. Limited copies remain and seniors are urged to contact the office or place orders promptly.

Nuff

Glee Clubs Shine In Holiday Concert Charity Night

Miss Harvey leads a grand concert by the Glee clubs presented by the Student verve. Proceeds go to the Glee clubs, inviting those who missed the event to attend next year for a worthy, hearable performance.

Maine High School Seniors Favor Military Service

A Maine English class poll reports 66.02 percent of senior boys favor military service, 29.70 percent oppose, and 2.22 percent undecided. Only 44.5 percent replied, yet the committee calls the response sufficient to gauge youth attitude nationwide.

Maine Oe the Nations U.S.A

Home Economics Club Plans Mother and Daughter Banquet

The Home Economics club plans a Mother and Daughter banquet with committees for Invitations decorations and Entertainment. Shirley Clark chairs Invitations with Ann Haggett Georgeanna McFadden active. Beverly D’Austolo chairs Decorations with Joyce McCurdy Lucille Babbidge. Jeannine Bisson chairs Entertainment with Sally Footer Sylvia Morrell. They hope to join Future Homemakers of America as well. A Brunswick group visiting Morse will explain the organization to members.

Shirley Clark Ann Haggett Georgeanna McFadden Beverly D'Austolo Joyce McCurdy Lucille Babbidge Jeannine Bisson Sally Footer Sylvia Morrill Future Homemakers of America Brunswick Girls Morse

Girls trip and sports progress noted by association

On April 13 twenty four girls joined a short excursion to Sabine under the Girls' Athletic Association. They stayed as Norma Nickerson's guests and returned with minor aches. Ruth Coombs is two time badminton champion with Rita Saindon as runner up. Softball signups underway. captains not yet chosen.

Sabine Girls’ Athletic Association Norma Nickerson Ruth Coombs Rita Saindon

Bath D.A.R. Delegate Attends National Convention

Barbara Lou Deering serves as Bath representative for the D.A.R. and leads the local chapter at the annual convention in Washington.

Washington Barbara Lou Deering Bath D.A.R

Week's Quiet Highlights Prompt Brief Farewell

This note signals a calm week with no major developments. No events or changes are recorded, and the writer ends with a casual farewell.

Lincoln Sagadahoc Teachers Plan Morse High Convention

An all day meeting of Lincoln Sagadahoc County Teachers Association officers and executive committee reviewed the recent general election and discussed a revised constitution. Plans for the convention at Morse High School were outlined for September 27 with attendees including Mrs. Granville Colby president and Mrs. Ivan Bath among others.

Lincoln-Sagadahoc County Teachers’ Association Morse High School Granville Colby Eaident Ivan , Bath Winifredman Eats

William Newell to Take Time From Bath Iron Works Duty

The article notes William Newell of Bath Iron Works will take time away from his duties. It references his leadership role and a period of unusual support during a campaign era.

William Newell Bath Seiport

Candidacy Support Fires In Seguinla Gorge Passage

Walter E wy otee State's most evange of Sewall's candidacy has returned to Rogen at Seguinla Gorge passing Winter at a Portland hotel. Reid carried the torch for the Bathman before his return from Germany and announced he would seek a seat in the Senate. In advertising a rush on the Moat Reid advocated support of Sewall as early as last Summer.

Walter E Otee Sewall Hae Rogen Seguinla Gorge Portland Reid Germany Poe Senate

Local inquiry widens as Reid signals probe into area commission

Mr Reid indicates ongoing investigation into his area commission. He notes further scrutiny by his agents of other sea area operations may follow, signaling expanded oversight and potential future actions.

Mr. Reid Petesenly

Republican Senate candidates to meet voters at Morse High

Early next month Bath residents can hear most Maine GOP hopefuls for U S Senator. Horace A Hild former Governor Sumner and Margaret Chase will attend Morse High School in the evening. Each candidate gets 15 minutes with a later Q A period anticipated.

Bath Maine U. S Caveroees Hig Wen Severne Horace A. Hild Sumner Margaret Chase Bion P. Merereee Morse Higham

Gubernatorial aspirants to speak at City Hall auditorium

May events bring Roy Verrill of Port to the fifth gubernatorial nomination race. Neil Sr. of Bowdoinham Roy L. Ferns of Winterick Payne of Aldeboro George Varney of Kittery will address attendees at City Hall auditorium at 8 a.m.

Neil Sr Bowdoinham Roy L. Ferns

May 3 Senate Candidate Meeting Report

A brief note reports a Senate candidates meeting held on May 3. Details on participants or outcomes are sparse in the readable text.

Horace McClure Seeks renomination in Bath

State Representative J. Horace McClure of Bath is reported as a candidate for renomination to further his candidacy in the near future.

J. Horace McClure Bath

Bath man joins race for Congress seat against Hale

Frank O. Dunton of Bath teams with Ray Stetson and G. Rasmusgsen to challenge U. S. Representative Robert Hale Pon land in the lower house. Dunton steps up campaigning this week signaling a more active bid and notes a focus on local issues in the Chem club context.

Frank O. Dunton Bath Ray Stetson G . Rassmusgsen Ee Ee J

Bath Lions club play Night of January 16th thrills Bath crowd

A Bath audience of nine women and three men selected by lot found Karen Andre guilty in a dramatized murder verdict during the Lions Club play Night of January 16th. The judge ordered jurors stricken from rolls for five years for an allegedly contrary verdict. The production drew praise for performances by Graham Whitefield and Adele Hoebel with strong comic turns and lively pacing.

Bath Karen Andre Bath Lions Club Jed Meolnyny Bjorn Faulkner Graham Whitefield Adele Hoebel Trice Leavitt Catherine Legard Maizie Ae Coe Mrs. Legard Elizabeth Cernyth Fitzgerald Loren J

Unclear fragment hints at donation and timing

Fragment mentions items to be donated and a pending action or event. It references waiting for a next step and a location named Bath, but details are incomplete and names or dates are not clear.

McMann Visits Maine Lodges Highlight Growth

Edward J. McMann president notes rapid lodge expansion across the United States. He cites Maine units nearing a million members in total contributions to the Golden Book of Elkdom and states special visitations set for Augusta and Bangor dates.

Edward J.mcmann United McMann Mary Bes Mi6 Maine Monel Mr.cial Augusta Bangor

Boy Scouts Aid Hyde Home Memorial Children Project

Bath Boy Scouts assisted at the Hyde Memorial Home for Children last Saturday. Twelve scouts planned to lead activities and help with the home’s needs as part of their service tradition, as noted by the local commissioner.

HYDE Boy Scouts of Bath Se Memorial Merton de Leon Phaseikis Miooney Keon Ee Hastings Aoe

Leavitts Noticeable Visitor Visit

Mr and Mrs Dodley Leavitt host a notable visit remarked upon in a short local column. The unnamed author notes the couple’s social prominence and hospitality during a recent community gathering.

Mrs. Dodley Leavitt

Sagadahoc Students Active At U of M

Kenneth Hill of Bath and Norma Drummond of Arrow are highlighted among Sagadahoc students at the University of Maine and Harvard University. Delta Week chair Miss Drummond outlines traditions and events beginning May 2, with a breakfast, initiation, and campus clean up planned for May 12.

Kenneth Hill Harvard Universi Robert Niles Bath Norma Drummond Arrow‘sic Delta Delta Delta Sorority Drummond Norman Arrowslee Lorraine Purdue Joseph OQ Purdue Washington Street Martha Leeman Ekeee Ee Leeman Maine

Shower Tendered Mrs Rog­er Thistle

A kitchen and pantry shower was tendered Mrs Ponce Thistle Friday evening at Eleanor Wrights home in Union of Donald C. The pink and white decorations framed refreshments and social time with games. Invited guests included Mrs Wallace Lillian Wier Phy Delano Velma Cromwell and Jeannice Groves of the Bays. Thistle recently moved to 972 Middle Point and was a former clerk at Senter’s One pool worth’s stores.

Ponce Thistle Eleanor Wright Donald C Misses Wallace Lillian Wier Phy Delano Velma Alice Cromwell Jeannice Groves Ted Sars Thistle Maith Whitsee Senter

Engagement Announced for Lloyd A. Lesier and Partridge

An engagement is announced between Lloyd A. Lesier and Partridge. The couple plans a June wedding after Partridge graduates from Ney Morse High School and Lloyd completes work at Hyde Windlass Co.

Lloyd A. Lesier Partridge Cony High School Morse Hyde Windlass ‘Co

Bath notice missing clear details and names

Fragmentary OCR mentions a Bath notice with unclear punctuation and several names such as Philip Oliver, but the readable facts are minimal and do not form a complete event. The record remains uncertain about purpose or deadline.

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