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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1948

Page

4

Old School Friends Celebrate Happy Reunion in Home State

Former classmates gathered for a reunion filled with games and a buffet luncheon. Attendees included Sheila Dor­othy Waterman, Mr. and Mrs. James Flanders and their infant son William of Detroit, Mich, Hel ena Had Me, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Manne, Carol and son Ste Brunswick, Phyllis Say, Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Carlton and sons LeRoy and James of West Bath, Beatrice.

Sheila Dorothy Waterman James Flanders William Detroit Mich Helena Hadme Everett Manne Gonesses Carol Ste Brunswick Phyllis Say Maynard Carlton LeRoy James West Bath Beatrice

Coastal Artists Visit Wiscasset Maine Art Show

A galaxy of Maine coastal art visits Wiscasset August 11 to 15, first postwar show. Open House Day kicks off the event with free viewings of oils, watercolors, pastels, etchings and carvings by visiting artists. The display is sponsored by Frances Sortwell and the Wiscasset Art Center Committee.

Maine Wiscasset Carroll T. Berry Frances Sortwell Fort Hill Street

Early Nile Valley ceramists push back human pottery roots

The earliest ceramists, forerunners of tile and pottery makers, date from 12 000 to 18 000 years ago in the Nile Valley of Egypt, highlighting ancient craft origins.

Nile Valley Egypt

Wrigley Named In Church Honor Roll

Wrigley, serving as acting pastor at the Advent Christian church, is to be included in the list of those who through the years have contributed to the church’s work.

Wrigley Advent Christian Church

Dorothy Bride of George Smith in Bath wedding

A Bath wedding linked Dorothy Higgins Smith to George Murray Smith Jr of Kentucky. The ceremony occurred Saturday afternoon at Maes Hill, with family members Mr and Mrs G H Akeley of Lin Street and Miss Charlotte Higgins serving as attendants. Thomas Smith, brother of the groom, acted as best man.

Bath Maes Hill G. H City Oe Murray Sak. Jr Miss Higgins Fréd Smyrna Mills Bath Iron Works Aroostook State Normal School Boston Aroostook Smith G. Murray Smith G. M. Smith Richmond W Lee College Webb Soi Herbert L. Thomas

Jolly Beach Party Among Club Forty-Two Members

Saturday night at Popham Beach Club Forty-Two members and guests enjoyed a picnic with swimming and beach games. A ball game between husbands and wives ended in a tie before dancing at a popular summer resort.

Club Forty-Two Popham Beach Walter Shumen Milton Footer Arthur Sturtevant Earl Ormsby Janis Daley Will Gee Boothbayhouse John Loves Mary William Greene Paul Hart Norman Adams

John Sampson Returns to Times Composing Room

John Sampson has resumed work in the composing room of the Times following his vacation.

John Sampson Oe Times Vacaon

Bus trip yields thanks for host Mrs Welch

The group praised Mr Peterson for organizing the ride. Attendees included Rev Clifford B Wilband Mrs Lewis F Gannon Mrs Earl Kimble and Mrs Elmer Williams who offered a rising vote of thanks to Welc h for her hospitality in entertaining the ladies and their guests.

Peterson Clifford B. Wilband Lewis F. Gannon Earl Kimble Elmer Williams Welch

William N. Guild Observes Birthday

Master William Newell Guild known as Petie celebrates his fifth birthday with a party at Bath Country Club. Guests include Beatrice Main Eleanor Main Charles Cary Rodney Ross James Molly Ann Drake Berwyn PA Sandra Luke Bobby Bussey Philip Ann Bailey Linda McCole Susan Connard Gordon Gillies Jon Jimmie Day and Allison Turpie.

William Newell Guild Petie Bath Mrs. Guild Beatrice Eleanor Main Boat Charles Cary Rodney E. Ross James Molly Ann Drake Berwyn Sandra Luke Bobby Bussey Philip Ann Bailey Linda McCole Susan Connard Gordon Gillies Jon Jimmie Day Olive On Allison Turpie

City Mail Carriers Enjoy Harbor Cruise

About 15 city mail carriers joined a river cruise from City Landing at 4 30 p m aboard a Cozy Harbor boat to Boothbay Harbor. Ed Cummings piloted there and back with a shore dinner at Brown's wharf and a return via Isle of Springs. Attendees included Postmaster Edward N Hartnett and multiple named carriers.

Charles C Cozy Harbor Brown's Wharf Boothbay Harbor City Landing Ed Cummings Isle of Springs Edward N. Hartnett Ray Cummings Lloyd Hooker Dwinal Cornish Bruce Wright Hilton Libby Hershcel Libby Oscar Tanguay Guy Hines James McLaughlin Joseph McLaughlin Carville Douglas Edward McLaughlin Floyd Carter

Guests From Maryland Visit Washington Street Pair

Mr and Mrs Richard Wilson and Mr and Mrs Paul Roth of Hagerstown Maryland were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs F E Drake of Washington Street.

Richard Wilson Paul Roth Hagarstown, Md F. E. Drake Washington Street

Explains Value of Audio Visual Aid for Schools

A summary of ongoing efforts to fund and implement audio visual aids in schools. Mentions a general agreement on goals and immediate steps, with thanks to Mrs Colby for PTA and state federation efforts. References a planned merger and future discussions.

Merg P.ent Sore Werether Colby Audtions P.T.A Bradhonpen Federation of Womens Clubs

Strange Coincidence in Waldoboro Family

Mrs Roscoe Hinckley of Waldoboro breaks a leg en route to visit her husband a patient at Maine General hospital, mirroring a prior accident involving Thomas Lee a stepson of a GOP gubernatorial nominee. Both injuries occurred on Route 1 between Waldoboro and Damariscotta with visits to Knox County General in Rockland and Maine General in Port.

Roscoe Hinckley Waldoboro Maine General Hospital Hinckley Route 1 Thomas Lee G. Thalate Fa Hinckle Damariscotta Ley Knox County General Hospital Rockland Mr. Hinckley Port

Brunswick Church Opens In Renovated Christ Center

The Church of Christ in Brunswick uses a former Federal building as its base with a finished auditorium now hosting services. Renovation includes removed partitions and a baptistry. interior redecorating, permanent lighting and seating to be completed after the Pest a meeting ends. Thomas, a Texas native and graduate of Abilene Christian College, Texas Christian University and Harvard, has preached in Boston, Portland, Bangor, Unity, Lambert Lake, Ion and Danforth since arriving in New England.

Church of Christ Thomas Texas Abilene Christian College Texas Christian University Harvard University New England

Mrs Blanche Bunker Cancels Bath Visit Due to Illness

Mrs Blanche J. Bunker of Los Angeles writes from California that illness in her family causes she to cancel this Summer visit to Bath and Woolwich Summers at Sagadahoc Ferry with Mrs Charles H Hunnewell. She plans to travel next year for the entire Summer and is identified with Mrs Leah B Strout of the city.

Blanche J. Bunker Los Angeles Calif Bath and Woolwich Charles H. Hunnewell Sagadahoc Ferry Hunnewell Leah B. Strout

Navy nurse's Pacific service honored by Bath residents

Lieut. Hamilton, a Bangor General Hospital nurse who served three years in the Pacific during World War II and who later worked on overseas airways projects, plans five trips to Germany and then a West Coast tour after reporting to her ship in New York City. A Greenville native, she considers Bath her home and is celebrated for her varied experiences and museum worthy collectibles.

Sabon Hamilton Korea Nila Yokohama Sai Okinawa Guam Honolulu Ate Eer Rich Salle Gine Lee Bangor General Hospital France American Itel T. Hamilton Kama Kura Pacific Theatre Clarence Chamberlain Overseas Airways United States New York City Germany Panama Canal Greenville Bath

Reverend William Brewster Assigned to Texas Education Initiative

The Diocese of Texas announces Rev. William Brewster of Gerrish Island Kittery Point will head a new coeducational school in Austin. Former headmaster of St Marks School Southboro MA, he leads plans for a four year high school program with 300 to 400 students.

William Brewster Gerrish Island Kittery Point Ster St. Marks School Southboro Mass Austin Diocese of Texas

Local visitors plan return trip after Bath visit

Harold E. Snipe and Mrs Harold Walker of Highland leave Thursday morning by motor for home after spending the last week in Chiase and Bath. They visited other relatives during their stay.

Harold E. Snipe Chiase Harold Walker Bath

Community notices and local association report details

Meeting notes for the Will Boculeey Association record a fruitless description of work done since the last meeting including bush cutting fence repairs grass clearing and dead tree removal plans for future improvements. Personal items mention visitors births and travel with several residents noted as guests or travelers across Bowdoinham Wakefield and Saco areas.

J Alexander Cairns Pon Bay Helen Graves Weston Laura Dinsmore Spittel Lily Blanchard Brunswick Will Boculeey Association Dorothy Favour Carolyn Lang William Maloon Frank Hackett Harold Hackett Paul Dickinson New England Bowdoinham Baptist Church Ralph Cunningham Warren Lawrence Edward Wilson Bowdeinham Philadelphia Hackett-Sedgley Ridge Road Holman Petross Go General Hospital Milton Dollas Boston Orville Smith Wakefield Mass Staples Main Street Kenneth Carter Eleanor Wilson Morang Nursing Home Herbert Littlefield Wyandotte, Mich Harold Forbes Dwinal Forbes Jessie Carter Roger Iateton Miles Hilton Raymond Rendall

Travel notes from Hobart to York Mass and Vermont visit

The text records Gust a visiting her father WA J John Nestien for a few days at Hobart farm en route to York Mass. It notes Carl Lear’s home visit with Nettie and Carl, and mentions Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hackett in Lewiston after leaving Sunday for Vermont where he has employment.

Gusta John Nestien Bt’ Suai Rims Hobart Farm York Mass Nettie Lear- Carl Given Vermont Donald Hackett Lewiston

Salvation Army fund still short of drive target

The Bath Salvation Army reports a campaign still far short of the $6,000 goal to support local welfare work. An additional Tag Day will be held in late August with the total date to be announced. Contributions can be sent to Daniel Williams at First National Bank of Bath or to Major Warren at the Salvation Army Home on Water Street.

Tng Salvationists Campa Committee Salvation Army Daniel Williams First National Bank of Bath Major Warren Salvation Army Home Water Street

Stetson Keeps Occupying Same Maine Store Location

Ralphs G. Stetson, president of A D Stetson & Co. furniture dealers, stated Wednesday his firm will continue business at the Cen tre street address despite a change in property ownership. He plans a modern showroom and expects the store to become a leading furniture house in the region.

Ralphs G. Stetson A. D. Stetson & Con Fare Ture Fenee Cen Stree Maine

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