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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1948

Page

2

Community Notices From Loma Bee Demande to Shore Gatherings

Local notices recount meetings at Loma Bee Demande and vestry events, with Aug 10 and Aug 18 dates, plus parish activities at Garrison and Federal streets. Attendees include Mrs. Vincent Reed, Miss Winters, and various residents from Bath Boothbay Harbor and Groton. Visits feature guests such as Mrs. Freeman D Southard and Mrs. Harvey R Pease as social and family items conclude.

Woman's Auxiliary St. 'S Church Loma Bee Garrison A. Cowley Ralph Gross Vincent Reed Miss Winters Unemy Selectmen’s Office Eudell Whitten Mr. Whitten Dead River Lewis Gifford Brockton Mass Harry E. Bailey Federal Street Clifford Collins North Edgecomb Wiscasset F. Lennox Southard Mary Ann George Atha Groton, Conn George Lennox Kenneth Lennox Charles Lennox Douglass Carlton Lowell Bath Leslie Marr Harrison Hodgdon Boothbay Harbor F. Lennox Groton Sumner Fields Sumner, Jr Portland Forrest Johnson Highland Dairy

Local Wedding and Visiting Guests Span Coast to Coast

Numerous residents attend ceremonies and visits during July. Stanley Fairservice and Patricia Harmon wed July 24 in a ceremony led by Rev. Robert H. Heigham. Miss Amy Libby and others from Maine Central rail station in Boothbay Harbor noted for local work. Maine travelers and visitors from Cambridge, Bath, Portland, East Hartford, Canton, Medford, and Gloucester are listed among guests and summer stays.

Tie Willi Oreean Budell Whitten Higgins Jer- City George Davison Cambridge Mass Davison Alice ID. Eariee Stanley Fairservice Frank Fairservice Patricia Harmon Hollis Robert H. Heigham Amy Libby Maine Central R. R Boothbay Harbor Ollis Albert Erskine East Hartford Conn Alton Erskine Bath Road Kathryn Perkins Portland Kate Perkins Joseph Hubbard Gloucester Alice D. Taylor Hodge Street Paul Hulburt Canton Taylor John Anderson Medford

Parish Social Highlights with Rev. Fr. Maney at Garnet House

Rev Fr Timothy C Maney hosted a large parish gathering at Garnet House with St Marys church choir and ushers. He sang a duet with Mrs Kay Watson, followed by community songs and an impromptu talk praising the choir for Easter and Christmas work. The guest list included numerous local parishioners and friends.

Timothy C. Maney St. Mary's Church Garnet House Maney Kay Watson Sono Fr. Maney Belfontaine Alex Burgess Leon Fortier Henry Biggins Melvin Comeau Eugene Hart L. Michaud Dorothy Boudreau Earl Maxwell Jeanette Bennett Everett Pouliot Arthur Boulay Joseph Wilson Ruth Sonia Dorothy Smith Grace Costain Cecille Boudreau Phyllis Bisson Alice Avery Jerry Holland James Mulligan Claire Babine Regina Babine Arthur Bourque Louise Edgett Laura Allain Iona Whitlam Marjorie Carter John Dauphin Dorothy Sonia Kathleen Watson Dorothy Eseley Robert Sharkey

Oak Leaf Club Outing at Devil's Dream Cove

The Oak Leaf club held a pleasant meeting Tuesday evening at Devil's Dream Brigham's Cove the Totman summer home. A supper and weenie roast followed on the rocky shore with members present including Mrs. Nell Whitner Mrs. Roberta Snipe Mrs. Thelma Skilling Mrs. Paula Hooten Mrs. Christine Rader Mrs. Ellen King Mrs. Eleanor McKinnon Mrs. Leora Dyer Mrs. Jeannette Oliver Mrs. Frances MacDonald and hostess Mrs. Ruth Totman.

Oak Leaf Club Devil’s Dream Brigham’s Cove Arthur Totman Rocky Shore Nell Whitner Roberta Snipe Thelma Skilling Paula Hooten Christine Rader Ellen King Eleanor McKinnon Leora Dyer Jeannette

Baltimore Fertilizer Plant Marks 1849 Start

In Baltimore a small plant began manufacturing fertilizer in 1849 marking the early U.S. entry into the industry. The development reflects industrial growth and agricultural supply chain evolution in mid nineteenth century America.

United States Baltimore

Bath area families host multiple summer gatherings

Chatterboat Club met Tuesday with Elaine Mitchell and others attending. The 4-H club planned Bear Pond field day in Turner on Aug 10 and Aug 18 at Lit efield. Families including Burnhams and Renshaws hosted reunions and picnics. numerous relatives from Bath and beyond visited or stayed at cottages and traveled by boat.

Navy recruit trains at Great Lakes stated by family

Word arrives that Ralph Merry Jr. is receiving boat training for the U S Navy at the Great Lakes Training Center in Illinois. He is son of Mr and Mrs R M Merry of Saugus Mass and West Bath. Before departing for Boston he had a farewell party with his immediate family present including Mr and Mrs Charles Merry and Chloe and Merton, and other relatives.

Ralph Merry,Jr U.S. Navy Great Lakes, Ill R. M. Merry Saugus Mass West Bath Boston Charles Merry Ae Chloe Merton

Summer visitors fill Bath area cottages with guests

Mr. and Mrs. George Harts ove and daughter Claire were guests at the Adams cottage. A stream of visitors from Massachusetts New York Ohio and Maine called at the Bates and Hooker properties and at several cottages including those of Hannah Nelson and the Aikenheds. The notes mention multiple relatives and friends from West Roxbury Marblehead Portland Cape Elizabeth Albany and Brunswick among others. The gatherings include birthday celebrations for John Hart and ongoing family visits by extended kin and friends over the season.

H. Seagraves Bath Webber Ralph Merry West Chloe Deraps Satine West Bath Ralph Merrys Marilyn Mildred Barrett Saugus John Norton Melrose C. H. Baker Mabel McQueston Duke Anderton Malden Kenneth Chattley Ellsworth Arthur Fogg Frank Lowell Charles Stanwood Frank Fiske Portland N. B. Corthell George Hartsove Claire Harold Adams Calyton Nelson Roxford Mass Jack Eade Jack McNary Marblehead Chester Freeman George Bailey Cape Elizabeth Samuel Bates William Foster Donald Freeman Mary Notario Topsham Marion Dain Susan Bates Jean Shumway Dain Cottage Conrad John E. Evans High Street Jack Evans New York C. Lloyd Hooker Dudley Leavitt Meadowbrook Thomas . Aikenhead Bette Anne

Personal Notes from Lewis ton and Bay Shore Visits

Mrs Ava Robinson of Lewiston visits brother Ralph Holmer at Pinehurst West Bath this week. Mr and Mrs Edward J Raven of Bay Shore NY return home after a visit with son Richard Raven and family Middle Street. Master Harry Musk, twelfth birthday at Le Tuesday with peach roast frankfurters and hamburgers toasted on beach fire. Friends include Tate Parker and Mike Hugo.

Ava Robinson Lewiston Ralph Holmer Pinehurst West Bath Edward J. Raven Bay Shore L. I N. Y Inlaw Richard R. Raven Middle Street Harry Musk George Musk Washington Street Reham Beach

Local Social Hosts Honor Mrs Thorpe Birthday

Mr and Mrs Eben Dana entertained Mr and Mrs Frank Walker and Mr and Mrs Russell Boyd at a dinner party Tuesday evening in honor of Mrs James Thorpe's birthday. The gathering followed a previous event at the Da s Ferry Club with Mr and Mrs Thorpe present.

da 'S Ferry Ca Club Cabot Eben Dana Auck Frank J. Walker Russell Boyd James Thorpe

Social News Roundup from Bath Area This Week

Local notices detail visits and travels of residents: Mr and Mrs John Leonard and daughter Jean weekend at Sebec Lake. Harold Cornish at Small Point. Miss Blanche Corliss of Portland and friends at Hall Inn. Mrs Chester Howe visiting in Waterville. Richard Crocker of Sagadahoc leaving for Camp Edwards maneuvers. Mrs Earl Dorr Jr stationed with Coast Guard. A hospital stay for Mr Wight in Bath and other residents enjoying summer homes and camps.

Joan Strout Richard Ae Carl Montreal LeBlanc Save Har- Thomas Corre Morse Bath David Reed Georgie Walker Henry E. Carlton Bath H Henry Scott Malden Mass John Leonard Jean Sebec Lake Dawna David Burt Packard Harold Cornish Small Point Edward V. Reed Joseph C. Hecht Biscay Lake Blanche Dora Corliss Portland Wteare Velma Strout Marion Babcock Iva Snow Cora Helen Libby West Somerville Hall Inn Densmore Leach Carlton Ellen Ralph Augusta Marcia Stinson Millicent Hecht New Pagene Bae Noeetst Joveph Hecht Amy C. P. Hallvat Ferry Miss Hecht Abbie ‘Srewn Leeds Bradner Sherwood Clarence. Baker New Jersey James Parker Chester Howe Waterville Russell Boyd Jordan Wright Fina Srandeuantar Joan Thompson Charles Thompson New Boston N. H Richard Crocker Bertram Crocker Sagadahoc Camp Edwards National Guard Melvin Howe Pelham and Dale Lynn, Swampscott and Bever Earl Dorr, Jr Reis Coast Guard Doris Tracy Boston Day’s Ferry Frank Walker Capitol Island Association and Corporation Capitol Island Charles Wight Agers Wight

Annual Parade of Playgrounds Planned

The paper will feature the Annual Parade of Playgrounds with playground instructors at the event on Tuesday to escort participants to City Hall. Seven youngsters will join the parade wearing shoes provided for the occasion.

Trip Greatly Enjoyed Trip Greatly Enjoyed

The article fragment notes a trip enjoyed by individuals or groups, with mentions of Gates Sites Mig and Seiby a calege Sa Works, indicating possible organizational or institutional ties. Details are incomplete, but the OCR hints at a travel or event recount involving named entities and associated locations.

Gates Sites Mig. Co Seiby A Calege

Local Garden Notes and Vacation Muster in Town

Town column reports a mild season with large cultivated and wild flowers. Vegetable gardens flourish. one squash leaf spans nearly two and a half feet. Residents Frank Preble, Donald Craft, Edward Ash and others enjoy vacations at home or away, while guests and relatives visit from Richmond Yonkers and Highland New York.

Broden Piosaa Frank Preble Seers Donald Pie Edward Ash Pearl Richmond Donald Young Highland N. Y Arthur Maxwell Frank Young Roosevelt George Roberts Forrest Drake L.L.D Yonkers

West Bath Grange Conveys Third and Fourth Degrees

West Bath Grange conferred the third and fourth degrees on a class of 16 plus one guest candidate from Dromore at a Monday meeting. A six o'clock supper served to 150 featured cold boiled ham and potato salad, cakes, and coffee. The dining room, arranged by Miss Johnson with summerlike decor, hosted 36 guests including State Deputies G Cleveland Marriner and others. Various officers and guests were listed, with Marion Morris noted among participants and a tableaux presentation described as impressive.

West Bath Grange Dromoree Miss Johnson Florence McCall Ruth Wentworth Virginia Rowe Mattie Collings Edi Burnham Eaeber G. Cleveland Marriner Carey Burr Ket Grange Fockiss Dromore Lescing Cleveland Marriner John How John Szipenes Charles B. Doyle J. Basin Lemont, Jr Frank Nell Perry Thompson Mae Renshaw Marie Hite Sere June Crocket Deehan Geraldine Iscoll Y'An Marling Eataieian Sona

Iranian Mausoleum Tiles Reflect 700-Year-Old Craft

The article notes color and luster techniques used in ceramic tile work on a Persian mosque built seven centuries ago. It highlights artistry from that period, describing glaze, pigment choices, and surface sheen preserved in surviving tiles.

Wanderer Yacht Demonstrates Sperry Automatic Pilot On Lake

The M Y Wanderer, a 100 foot diesel electric floating laboratory, arrived with new Sperry magnetic compass pilot gear for automatic steering. Captain W R Griswold plans a public demonstration to show its navigation capability and radar range. The Wanderer, leased by Sperry and the Navy, aided in wartime eastern defense.

M/Y. Wanderer Vaibe Asaene Noes Ering Ana Tinter Rey Pagen Department of Co Yanderer Sperry Wanderer Wpeery Ram U. S.navy Eastern Board

Bath Players Enter Tri State Golf

The Tri State Golf Tourney will open in Nashua New Hampshire with four ball matches and afternoon singles. Bath team members include Ed Abbott of Auburn twice Maine Open winner and New England intercollegiate champion McNabb of Biddeford Saco Roy Moore of Waterville and others.

Maine Vermont New Ha Nashua N. H Bath Steve Koske Maine State Golf Association Ed Abbott Auburn Ray Aakeeeshema Aiba Tent McNabb Biddeford-Saco New England Intercomet Dr. Bick and Winchenbach Roy Moore Waterville Joe Winm Bill Wiles Fred Flaherty Ortland

Meats. He chacane exten J. who are e of Maine were Tuesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. D. Wetherington.

Readable text fragment shows a social visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs T D Wetherington on a Tuesday. Names and context are partially garbled with limited identifiable facts.

Maine T. D. Wetherington

Inland Fisheries and Game Wardens Meeting At Fort Edgecomb

The Inland Fisheries and Game report lists 118 wardens and notes President Loring Addison presiding at the formal session. Next Tuesday afternoon the annual meeting will be held at Fort Edgecomb with an outdoor shore dinner for invited ladies. Ralph H. chairs the sports program committee and promises surprises. A Rotary appreciation note to France is read, as Rotarian visits include John B. Do Newark John Wales A Mass Franklin Stamford Conn Harold Gore Butterfield Milton Carrigan.

Loring Addison Fort Edgecomb Ralph H Addison Ont Rotary Club Rees France John B. Do Newark N. J

Unclear OCR fragment from street note

Fragmentary OCR text mentions names and places but lacks coherent facts or events to summarize into a full news item.

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