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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1947

Page

2

Old Georgetown Schoolhouse Echoes In Bath Chronicle

The article recalls a former Christian Service worker and Bath residents tied to the Georgetown schoolhouse. It notes pictures of the old building and local sea captains who began schooling there, plus memories of Pauline Wyrien and the Perry family. Continued on Page Seven.

Young Christian Service Georgetown Chaise Rock Cox’s Head Morse Fleet Bath Citizens Oon Mery Bor Mark David Seine Bachlel Anand Hiam Mies Pauline Wyrien Lakeview Bath Maples William Perry Sherlock Wil- Pierce Kittery Kerrmeth Jones

Local Residents Visit and Leisure Activities Amid Week in Bath

Me and Mita Hari Lowell attended a community meal in Venice honoring Bah Gy Low-HT. The group relaxed at the village flats awaiting results of an event while Mrs Mestart Dipset enki and Mrs Rollins visited Bath. Several residents including Samuel Sternberg Merrill Hart and families returned to Parket Head after a weekend trip.

Mita Hari Lowell Freer Repe Venice Rollins Bath Samuel Sternberg Merrill Hart Win Hart Parket Head Crowley Olive Deojay Albert Gray Isbet New Hamp Harold Forkine Island Lorraine Sheffield Harold Woodward North Bergen N. J George Usn Oodward Alston Oliver Elizabeth Oliver Popham Charles E. Miller Lynn Mass Alonzo Thibod Eau Arilyn MeElman Blueberri Wyman Basset Miss Crowley Florence Rollins Dix Island Mabel Wade Parker Head Francis Lander Lewis Lowell Irma Davis Walter Cushing Carl Peaskee Donesday Lowell Lewiston Cyrille Hamel Wells Ie HD Sues Eovoy and , Sr Alby

Local social notes from Bath area residents visit and events

East Wine Barbara Ma Miss Mank Arthur Leeds visitors Walter Mann Parker Norman Norton Five Islands guest list includes Mrs. vee Cushing and Mrs. Harold Rogers. Silver Tea and White Elephant gate at Dromore Farm attended by multiple locals. Mrs. Leach hosts Lin dens visit. Clifford one son of Ashdale called on Mrs. Harrington. Continued on Pause Seven.

Wii Mere East Wine Barbara Mank Arthur H Leeds Poe Walter Mann Parker Norman Norton Five Islands Earl Lowell Ines Burleigh Wanes Bath Vee ‘Cushing Harold Rogers Sort Stephen Gene Atrrington Gertrude Allen Onechusetts Charles Blaisdell de Thayer Steve Clarence Olfield Leston Hartington Turner McCarty Dromore Farm McCa Leach Lindens Phippsburg Center Clifford Ashdale Leston Harrington Clarence Pray

Dromore Farm Bureau Holds Summer Silver Tea and Sale

The Dromore Farm Bureau hosted its annual Summer Silver tea and sale at the Grange Hall on Wednesday noon. A well dressed display featured lace cloths and centerpieces. net proceeds neared $100 for the treasury.

Small Point Notes Highlight Summer Visits and Sea-Lover Crowds

Several residents and guests are listed as visiting Small Point Beach and neighboring Bath. Ernest Mantius and daughter Antonia of New York City are there for weeks, as is Arthur Williams returning from York Harbor. News notes mention Mrs. Welter Phelps Bliss of New York City and other travelers visiting Maine shores, with reports of pleasant weather and crowded craft-filled scenes at the coast.

Até Ernest Mantius Antonia New York City Small Point Beach Arthur Williams Small Palnt York Harbor Horatio Whittridge Welter Phelps Bliss Bath Wyllys Terry York Ball Small ‘Point Beach Club Frederick Greene Semedie Turday Harrison Radnor Joseph la Rocque Far Hill N.J Coleston K. S. Williams Balti John K. Jayne Ygon Kenneth Pamela Cynthia Sewall Northeast Maine

Popham Beach Community News Highlights and Visits

The Berwinvale carried coal to Kennebec Coal Co. Bath by river. A dredger at Kennebet relocated to Bath. Popham Beach Improvement Association held its annual meeting at the Library with Burt Jr. as president, Omar fi w vice president, Harry L. Day treasurer. An upcoming Library supper is planned. Dozens of visitors and residents are listed visiting and staying at cottages around Bath and Popham for vacations and picnics.

Berwinvale Kennebec Coal Co Bath Kennebet Popham Beach Improvement Association Burt , Jr Prt Omar Fi Burt Shapeel ‘Jr Harry L. Day William Hill Popham Pelham N. Y Buchanan Cottage Jene McInnes Nell Barton Hall Hate Economics Department Lincoln School Colt Lawrence Taylor Taylor Clarente Perkins Norman Perkins West Bath Lester Morse Winneganee Bar Harbor Cadillac William Naugat Conn Allan Rogers Sally Hallowell Carl Newcomb Elizabeth Scott South Portland Rogers Newcomb Mary Robinson Jight Kinmouth Hackensack N. J Minnie M. Buckeye Esther Etroit Hyde House Russell Dawson Frances Ann Virginia Detroit Government House Atkins Bay Howard Rice Vesta Spinney Mechanic Falls Fred Spinney Lewis McQuaid Jane McNamee Philadelphia Agnes Marguerite Hennessey Edward Henessey Elizabeth Rollins West Somerville Mass Frank Scott Lester Ray Woolwich Capt H. C. Todd Todd Dutch Lillian Scribner Belfast

Farm Bureau Summer Sale and Tea at Dromore Grange

The Farm Bureau hosted a Summer sale and silver tea at Dromore Grange hall on Wednesday with a sold out candy table home made foods and various tables. Local members from the area attended including Mrs. Sarah Wilbur and Mrs. Gladys Dozois among others. Personal items note visits and gatherings around Dix's Island Swampscott and Boothbay Harbor with several families and residents mentioned.

Dromore Farm Burest Grange Hall Bernard Plummer Annette Schofield Pat McCourt Lucy Cutti Bath Small Point Popham Beach Ray Campbell Eva Rogers Evelyn Beals Mira Metcalf Annie Hartington Priscilla Thayer Sarah Wilbur Gladys Dozois Addie Seavey Elearnior Thomas Alice Lowell Bertha Wyman Treasury Phipps Farm Bureau Woolwich Dromore Grange Hall Eleanor Thomas Julia Dozois Richard B. K. McLanathan Stone School House Lip Hofer Cambridge Rockport Anton Wyeth Chadd’s Ford Penn Cushing George C. St. John Seur St. John Small Kint Wallingford Conn Arthur Sewall Baldwin Terry Rayt H. Trott Iss Virginia William Smith Manley Im Breck K. Sewall ¥Liams Arthur Williams John Winslow Williams, Jr Sewall Williams Douglas Dearborn John K. Jayne Pamela Jay E. Brook Lee Mary Esther Edge I. Charles D. Childs Boston Mass Louis Hyde Eugéne W. Foster Bernard Carlson Dix’s Island George Stacey Boothbay Harbor Win Wyman Florence Rollins Herbert Bassett Sam Sternberg Parker Head Percy Lewis Barbara Swampscott Martin F. Goodwin Harry L. Pond Little Diamond Island Portland Western Maine Wellesley Club Harriet Beecher Stowe House Brunswick Carl Lewis A. L. Percy Port Clyde Wolfesboro N. H Paul E. Goodwin Ruth Reynolds San Augustine Texas Albion Johnson, Jr Marie Travis South Thomaston Dix

Unclear fragmentary notice from Albion area

Fragmentary OCR text references individuals and places including Albion Johns, Dick's, Woolwich, and a cottage. Details are incomplete, limiting factual reconstruction of event, date, or actions.

Moose Visits Woolwich Yard During Morning Amidst audience

A moose wandered from nearby woods into the Dana home yard in Woolwich on a forenoon visit. About 15 workers and local children watched as the animal calmly crossed the lawn before returning to the woods. Dana, recovering from recent injuries, noted the sight with surprise but no panic.

Ats Heey Dana Woolwich Bull Mouse Mr. Dana Mr. Dalla Dana Tyes Eben Dana Mid ‘al Hospital

Personal notes from Bath and New York visitors

Mr and Mrs Stephen Marshall Jr of New York City visit Mrs Stephen Marshall Sr at her High street home for two weeks. Mrs Marguerite Lewis Goodman formerly of Bath and daughter-in-law Mrs Robert W Goodman of Brooklyn pass vacation in Bath with Mrs Woodbury Merrill on Bath street. Mrs Goodman calls on friends during the stay.

Stephen Marshall, Jr New York City Mr. Marshall Stephen Marshall High Street Marguerite Lewis Goodman Bath Robert W. Goodman Brooklyn N. Y Woodbury Merrill Bath Street

Local Court Fines And Plea Deals From Bath Police Court

A Bath court session saw multiple pleas and fines. Gratton ordered to appear with sureties facing Rockland related charges. intoxication case resulted in a fine or jail stay. Sirois and Watson pleaded guilty to speeding and unregistered vehicle offenses with fines and court costs. Kelliher noted as complainant in dismissal and another case saw a respondent fined for intoxication and court costs.

I Udey Powers Grotton Rockland Moyer Laboratories Cmaeee Hit Aldoboro Gratton Carleton Philip J. Sirois Wash Cee Ell Bath Benjamin L.watson Aston Vine John Kelliher Cation

Ames Family Visit Adds Members to Cherry Street Home

The Misses Patty and Linda Ames of 12 Ry Street traveled from Wiscasset to visit their aunt and cousins, staying several days with Mrs Daniel Ames and family. They were joined by relatives and will remain at the Cherry Street residence through the week.

Patty Linda Ames Orris Amés Ry Street Wiscasset Undéle Daniel Ames Line Ames Line Wwe Will Cherry Street

Also Mentioned on This Page

Botany Daroff Philcraft Center Street N. E Markham Phippsburg Dromore Farm Bureau Silver Tea and Sale Hherhist Oak Ridge Rita Mank Miran Seymour Hunter Bonney South Beach Thurly Laurence Thayer Beverly and Ee Road Ywaltes F. Wyman Arlington Warren White Mr. White M. J. Dunn Coxx Reddy Kilowatt Centra Waine R Bers Bay Boat Albion Johns Dick’s Mr. and M Ward Thomas Ong Fis the Catalos Sears APPLE FALL Veld
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