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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1953

Page

2

Local club gathering hosts guests with gifts and music

A chamber of the pro Ha Dozen Sewing club welcomed Mrs Erick Thom as a guest at her home. Evelyn Dodie was honored with gifts and a yellow themed table. Attendees included Mrs Genevieve Bradshaw and others. the program featured songs and piano pieces. A church and town events brief followed with notices of a service committee meeting and a university life observation.

Erick Thomas Evelyn Dodie Mabel M Werd Thomas John McMann Unable Garet Edith Jack Henderson Bey Congregational Church Bath Macy Whitehead Phippsburg Perker University of Life

Local Notes From Poin Point And Surroundings

Word fragments report Dianne Blaisdell confined at home with illness while William Alexander returns to Gorham State Teachers College after a five week vacation. Mrs Henry Gilmore hosted a dinner at William Stnapsburg. Mrs Mary Sylvester of Baal Point mourns a loss. Bodwell Grange member. Mrs Frank Fasikier traveled with daughter I W Rainey to visit another daughter in Boston.

Poin Dianne Blaisdell Harish Wiliam Alexander Gorham State Teachers’ College West Blaisdell Henry Gilmore William Stnappsburg Mary Sylvester Baan Point

Ruth Wilson Birthday Party Celebrated at Home

Vivian Wilson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hey Wilson of 48 Rath Koued, was feted Saturday with guests and prizes. The event featured a ice cream maker, a floral candy basket, and a net hat as gifts, with a shower of gifts for the honored guest.

Vivian Wilson Hey Wilson Richard Aeani Marly

Bath Municipal Court Hades Aca Do Udger

A 16 year old Washington Street boy appeared in Bath municipal court to answer delinquency and driving charges. He pleaded guilty to a reckless driving count and was found delinquent. The case was placed on file after the license was suspended.

Bath Washington Street Uae

Collie Club of Maine Meeting Announcement

Collie Club of Maine holds a gathering with members and dogs. The notice mentions registration, event dates, and related details for colli e enthusiasts in the region.

Engagment A Wallace of West Point to G Perera Jr

Mr and Mrs Pearl Wallace of West Point announce the engagement of their daughter to George Perera Jr A. A is stationed at Polk La The wedding will be during the evening Parker Head school children entertain Bath WCTU with tea and program May 11 inviting all to attend.

Parks Tana West Hoo Ussell Turner Ming Pearl Wallace West Point George Perera Jr E. A Parker Head Bath Whitehead H. ‘L. Hutchins Leroy Peter Warren Doughty Charles Wyman Robert Gray Arthur Clarence Skel‘field Harpswell Lester Oliver Alston Olive Deejay Leston Harring James Stacey A. Darling Westbrook Leslie Darling Bowdoinhham Freelan Kingly Ant A. Darling Harold Earl Bill Sewell Portland Judy Moore Robin Claudia Hutch Sharon Turner Eugene Ross Yarmouth Harvey Gray Lina Gray Jack John Gray Roslindale Mass Albert Gray Laura Lawrence

Martha Hederman Birthday Party Honor for Sgt. John Gran’s Daughter

Martha Marie Hederman daughter of Sgt and Mrs John Gran resided with her parents at 21 Wesley Street was honored at a birthday party. Games prize drawings cake punch candy and prizes were enjoyed. Guests included Madaline Id, Nancy and Jeanette, Daniel and Jackie. Michael Hart and Jacie attended.

Martha Marie Hederman Sgt John Gran Ser James Laos Wesley Street Vektit Daniel Madaline Ld Nancy Ene Ette Jackie Sna Michael Hart Jac

Incident Report of Arrest Tonight at 648 Washington Street

A man identified as Mr B 7 ahig wera lnsted on April 16 after an evening fray near 648 Washington Street. Police filed the incident report noting a disturbance and possible minor injuries.

Washington Street

Popham Beach Community Notes and Socials

Popham Beach area reports residents moving in and out and local gatherings. The Popham Circle met Wednesday to discuss bagels and sewing for trees, while Highland and Bath visitors share cottage life along South Shore.Families and visitors from Bath, Waldoboro, Wakefield, and Fairfield join beach residents for weekends and dinners.

Local Social Notes From Bath and Vicinity

Cox’s Head visitors at the Thomas home in Mass after his father’s funeral in Bath. Several stayed at Dix’s Island and at Carlson, Dix’s Island. Edward and Mrs. Wood of Wena visited Carlson’s Island. George Stacey of Bath visited Dozois home. Calls from Barbara Torrey of South Natick and B Hall of Oxford. Mrs Harold Woodward of Parker Head spoke with Mrs Edward P Thomas. Stanton Dozois visited Barrington Young at Parker Head. The Lewises of Swampscott vacationed at their Kennebec cottage. Mr and Mrs Martin Goodwin plan a Sunday visit to their home. Winter at Wolfeboro noted with Mrs Jalta and Mrs Bawara. a stork shower for Mrs Rick Thomas was hosted at the Thomas home.

Soreel Ee Sebasto Popham Circle Spinney Norman Markham South Shore Walter E. Sprague Carolyn Cleaves Falot Popham John Cassidy Bath Nancy Spinney Harry Cressey Ee ‘Balston Seguin Boothbay Harbor Warren Dunlap Hatch Frank Jackson Jos Waldoboro Ingay Idarg John B Wakefield Mass South Shore Cottage. Fee Eae Percy Snes Oliver Ie University Ernest Shepard Puffer Fairfield Priscilla Rainey Leonard Phippsburg Center Marguerite McNulty Ernest Oliver Mere Leah Bowie Sebasco Mishobo Pye Small Point Fred H. Spinney Thomas Home Dix’s Island Ernest Wood Wena Carlson George Stacey Albert V. Siciee Barbara Torrey South Natick B. Hall Oxford Dozois Harold Woodward Parker Head Edward P. Thomas Wolfebors Jalta Bawara . Thomas Rick Thomas

Birth Announced for Couple in Suffield Conn

Mr and Mrs Charles O of Suffield Connecticut announce the birth of a son on April 26 at an unidentified hospital or location. The brief note records a new family member without additional details.

Charles O Suffield, Conn

Local residents and visitors share weekend visits and updates

The article notes social calls and family visits across Bath Kittery Georgetown Center and nearby areas. It mentions Mr and Mrs Hagan, Mrs Butterfield, Carrie Carlisle, Hagan relatives, Lt Allen Carlisle and family at Georgetown Center, and Dwight Furbish family among others enjoying weekend time and upcoming summer plans.

Leoney Auburn Pinkham Son Kittery Ant Mas Hagan A. M. Butterfield Allen Carlisle U.S. A Maeeneben Point Korea Suny Thomas Hagan Lila M. Spinney Lincoln Campbell C. Bell Mina Cuntadse Dwight Furbish James Donna Tland

Sagadahoc Population Figures From Early Census Data

Francis X. Griffin of the Census Bureau reported the 1850 population of Sagadahoc County at 20,911 with land area 257 square miles. By 1940 the population rose to 19,123 and 1980 reached 16,927, showing various per cent changes between decades.

Francis X. Griffin District Penn Bureau Cenus Port Sanae County Ise Ind

Weins on Great Return for United States

A brief note discusses Wiens views on a significant return for the United States, highlighting implications for policy and public sentiment. The opinion concerns national direction and potential shifts in leadership and priorities.

Knight Captures Second in Lewiston Baton Twirling Contest

Beverly Knight a Morse High sophomore from Central Avenue earned second prize in the Lewiston armory baton twirling contest after tryouts with over 20 state schools. Knight scored 283 of 300 in initial judging and 359 of 400 after a final round, while Marlene Sedgeley of Edward Little High took first with 361.

Beverly Knight Central Avenue Morse High Lewiston Armory Miss Knight Marlene Sedgeley Edward Little High Miss Sedgeley United States Lewiston Auburn

Morse High Students Shine at State Speak Contest

Six Morse High School students competed in the State Speak contest at the University of Maine, third year Morse entered. Anne Singer reached the finals in radio newscasting and placed fourth, earning a medal. Nathan Cohen also qualified for the finals in oratory, with Morse participants Nancy Blair, Lardina Caverly, Hazel Warner, and Janet Cohen receiving participation certificates.

Morse High School University of Maine Bath High School Frances Perry Moise ‘High U. S of M Maine Anne Singer Daugh‘ter Isadore Sing‘er Linden Street Sigger Nathan Cohen Morse Poste Ing Nancy Blair Lardina Caverly Hazel Warmer Janet Cohen

Mrs Kittredge and family visiting in Pennsylvania

Mrs Fred B. Kittredge of 1232 High Street is away in Upper Darby Pennsylvania for several weeks with her younger daughter and her daughter in law Mr and Mrs Vaughn Smiley. Her husband Mr Richard Hastings travels with the family.

Fred B. Kittredge High Street Bangor Richard Hastings Upperby Vaughn Smiley

Corliss Street Church Men’s Brotherhood Meeting Recap

The Corliss Street Church Men’s Brotherhood held a monthly meeting with a prayer, business items, and a film from the State Highway Department. Harold Safford prepared a lobster stew as members formed darts and checkers games and planned future events including a clambake and a Ladies Night.

Corliss Street Men's Brotherhood Guy Nicholas State Highway Department State Highway Commission Harold Safford Carlyle Taber Albert Allen Foster Pratt Pratt Brotherhood Paul Strube Lloyd Coombs Mr. Coombs Strube Philathea The

Civil Air Patrol meets at Lambert Park Hall

The Civil Air Patrol invites boys and girls aged 15 and over to Wednesday meetings at Lambert Park Hall. The program trains volunteers in air search and rescue, first aid, and communications, with parental consent possible orientation flights. Cadets may attend international exchanges, summer encampments, or drill competitions.

Lambert Park Hall L. Sectena Riley Bernard A. Knigt O. Risteeh George Been Tas CAP Orient Caps Air Force Base Ian

Ada Pratt Birthday Party Observed at Home

Mrs Ada Pratt of 1097 Washington Street celebrated her birthday with a modest gathering at her home. Mrs Edmund of Court Street hosted the event and served refreshments as friends joined in the observance.

Ada Pratt Ington Street Edmund Court Street

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bwin Alexander Philip Jn John Green Ruth Wilson Gfeld, Gaie Senos Collie Club Meeting Collie Club of Ong Pei Snes Sao Mith Artha Hederman Popham Beach Cox Sagadahoc Wiens Everedal RY Corliss Carville Douglas Wash Mrs Adk. Prate Chevrolet Bel Air Farsacee Brooke
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