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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1948

Page

7

Wedding Notes From Sebasco to Roseland Home

The wedding of Mr. and Mrs Ar Ar- See mM occurred at the bride's parents home with ushers Edward B. Butler and Russell B. E. Ring in Somerville, Rutherford, and more. The couple will live at 7 Green at Roseland after a week at Sebasco Lodge, with travel attire described and guests noted including Mrs Lillian Haynes and Mrs SaaSowe Shoff.

Mrz Eric Stilphen Masepenus L. N Wees A. H. Ravens Ithe Ring Russell B. E. Ring Green Roseland

Community Notes From Skowhegan and Nearby

Local residents and visitors are listed with movements and visits across towns. Names include Mr and Mrs Frank Connell Jamaica Plain, Mrs Annie Dunbar, Mrs Marilla Tarr, and Edward Sewall. Attendants attend events such as the New England grange lecturers conference in Orono and a Republican rally in Bath.

Frank Fred Connell Jamaica Plain Pleasant View George Lord Briery House Main Street Murphy New Joio Prane Fred Preble Lawrence Coughlin George Despeaux Charles Davis Harold Harford Somerville Mass Hartley Ranger Ww. E. Bradford Trenton N. J Albert Darrah Pauline John Darrah Orono Edward Rankins Don Cate Frank Preble Reid Emmons Skowhegan Dorothy McMaster River Road Helen Friend Grace Hatfield Clifford Elbridge Vernon Jones Jr Florence Wheeler Dorothea Scott Earl McFee Bath

Birds and farming notes mix with harvest events in Pine Crest

The Pine Crest community meeting at Mrs Earle Hagan's farm discussed an upcoming all day session and a picnic lunch. Attendees included Mrs Daniel Bliss Molly Rouse and Mrs Ralph Carlisle from Kennebec Point. Townspeople plan a central school fair clam and lobster bake on Saturday afternoon under James's management.

Earle Hagan Pine Crest Arrowsie Kennebec Point Daniel Bliss Molly Rouse Ralph Carlisle United States Tennessee New Jersey Ontario Maine Carolina Texas National Audubon Society

Century club meeting at the and Home in the afternoon

Annie Johnson and Douahie Lillian visited Gorham during a century club gathering held in the afternoon at the town home.

Century Club Annie Johnson Douahie Lillian Gorham

Summer visitors and locals gather at coastal cottages in Maine

Town social notes describe Melvin and Blanche Dunsting hosting at their cottage, Marion tertaining Ri inner at Duck Inn, and numerous families from Marion to Waltham enjoying visits. Readers report cottage occupancy, trips to Bar Harbor, and a minstrel show at Five Islands with Roscoe Todd and Carroll Powers among the attendees.

J Fant Higgins Pop Torn Mortis Levine Eliza William Todd Russell Pinkham Melvin Dunsting Blanche Ap Marion Duck Inn Montgomery ‘Smith Zahy Clarence B. Hill William G. Shain Charles Ain John Fitzpatrick West Newton Mass Davis Island Ralph Davis Margaret Washington College Was N College Chesterton Massey Taylor Pens Sis Wilson Winston Salem N. C Campbell Charles Gould Waltham Robinmites Raymond Delmar Ernest Heal Callas Marion Wolcott Ralph Hunter Frank Baker MacMahan Queen Mary International Council of Churches Amsterdam Netherlands Doris Phillips New York Popham Beach Belle Heald Marion Davis Strong Memorial Hospital Rochester N. Y Mary Hollis Sagadahoc Bay Shirley Hicks Ruth Dorothy W. Oliver Victor Hagen West Baldwin Joseph Conard Garth Winslow Winslow Cottage Indian Point Berkley Calif Thoreday Carroll Powers Marie Murray Thora Berggreen Gunnar Solveson Attee Selma Christensen Helen Bar Harbor Lyden Wes It Hopkinton Robert Boyer Boston

Hobo Minstrel Plays Two Evenings at Howard's Hall

The Hobo Minstrel entertained Thursday and Friday to packed houses at Howard's Hall. The program featured many named performers and specialties, with Nat Hasenfus composing and singing a piece. The Georgetown Fire Department and Community Club supported events, and upcoming PTA fair, clambake, and church activities were announced.

Hobo Minstrel Howard's Hall Liza Marion Sener Woodrow Gray Rastus Roy Grover Bunny Sates Sears Tee Ba Smiley Carr Vertes Gray Gilbert Howard Richard Emberly Freddie Ette Pinkham Rasmussen Jean Beverly Rittall Carol O’brien Frank Blake Marion Carr Hope Chaney Carol Cunningham Marie Lehane Gene Carr Eles Constance Gray Dorothy MacGillivary Addie Moutton Nat Hasenfus Lee Hanna Harry Carr Ling MacMahan Cyril Stevens Fony Nicholas Maureen Davis Lio Pink Fred Solo Sere White Pearson Twins Lettie Southard Georgetown Fire Department

Bath man among WWII dead named in nationwide rolls

The Navy list of 5 864 WWII dead includes 47 from Maine. Lt. Packard son of Mr and Mrs Arthur M Packard of 17 Beacon Street Bath was missing in Normandy August 2 1944 and officially reported dead September 21. He became a second lieutenant after training at Fort Benning Georgia.

Second St. Aye Card Bath Maine New York Department of the Army Packard Arthur M. Packard Beacon Street Normandy Army Officers Candidate School Fort Benning

Alexander M Reed Dies at 69 in Days Ferry

Alexander McFadden Reed 69 of Days Ferry died Saturday at Memorial hospital after two weeks as a patient. Born in Bath April 18 1879 he moved as a child to Woolwich and worked nearly 40 years as a moulder for Hyde Windlass Co. before retirement. Survived by wife Ella Carter Reed three daughters Mrs Edward Erskine Bath Mrs Arthur Allen Woolwich Mrs Ernest Oliver Pop ham Beach one son Robert Reed Waldoboro two brothers Alton Reed Five Islands Winship Reed Miami Fla and one sister Mrs James McKay Bath eight grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Alexander McFadden Reed Days Ferry Memorial Hospital Bath John Sarah Carol) Reed Woolwich Reed Hyde Windlass Co Ella Carter Reed Edward Erskine Arthur Allen Ernest Oliver Popham Beach Robert Reed Waldoboro Alton Reed Five Islands Winship Reed Miami Fla James McKay

Carrie E Denham of Bath Dies at 70 After Illness

Mrs Carrie E Denham 70 wife of Alden P Denham of 428 Middle Street Bath died Sunday noon at Bath Memorial hospital after illness. Born 1878 in Bath she lived here all her life. Survived by husband, a son Alden P Denham Jr, two daughters Mrs Vincent Nichols and Mrs Ernest A Veer Mrs Ethel Reed of Portland and three grandchildren Elsworth Beverly and Ernest Avery Jr. Funeral Wednesday at Curtis Funeral Home with Rev Arvid Anderson officiating.

Carrie Etta Denham Alden P. Denham Middle Street Bath Memorial Hospital Illinor Denham Bath Sais James and Annie Whitney Graham Mr. Denham

Eliza Stevens Knight 86 longtime Bath widow dies in Waterbury

Eliza Stevens Knight aged 86 died last week in Waterbury Connecticut. Former Bath woman widow of Charles Knight born Georgetown daughter of James and Sarah Heath Stevens. Survived by daughter Lenora Knight of Waterbury and cousins in Georgetown and Bath. Body returned to Bath with committal at Oak Grove Cemetery at 10.

Eliza Stevens Knight Waterbury Conn Bath Charles Knight Georgetown James Sarah Heath) Stevens Knight Hiram T. Stevens Middle Street Oak Grove Cemetery Lenora Knight Waterbury, Conn

Bath by Miss Knight Ends Random Search

Fragmentary OCR reads Bath by Miss Knight with scattered names and dates. The readable lines imply a community notice or short local feature about a literary event or reading session hosted by Miss Knight.

Sidney R Walsh Named Yardmaster at Rockland Road

Sidney R Walsh longtime Maine rail yard official, formerly of Bath and later of Walsh family connections, is named yardmaster for the Rockland road. The announcement notes Walsh’s prior service as yardmaster at Bath yards of the Maine Central Railroad and references his step sons Roberta Walsh and Arthur Walsh.

Middie Bath Arthur of Walsh Roberta Walsh

Mrs Denham's Funeral Held in Family Lot

The obituary notes Mrs Denham's funeral was held in the family lot at Osk Grove.

Osk Grove

Funeral services for Russell N. Austin Saturday

Three funeral rites were conducted for Russell N. Austin with Rev. Charles M. Tubbs presiding. The services were held at Oak Grove cemetery, marking the sole interment option as noted by family and church records.

Russell N Charles M. Tubbs Oak Grove Cemetery

Mrs Campbell's Funeral Obituary Notice

William Paisley Edward Jabee and Frederick Moffatt attended the burial in the family lot at Oak Grove cemetery following services for Mrs Campbell's funeral.

William Paisley Edward Jabee Frederick Moffatt Oak Grove Cemetery

Funeral set for Alexander Reed in Day's Ferry

Funeral services for Alexander McFadden Reed of Day's Ferry were held at the Congregational church with Rev. Joseph O. Purdue officiating. Bearers included Whittem Reed Corliss and John A. Clark. Interment followed at Riverside Cemetery Day's Ferry.

Alexander McFadden Reed Day’ Ferry Soony Wadtision Joseph O. Purdue

Municipal Court Briefs Include Guilty Pleas and Fines

Judge Gardiner R. Doerling presided Monday in Municipal Court. A defendant pleaded guilty to cooking within city limits without a permit and was fined five dollars with five dollars and fifteen cents in costs. Fire Chief Richard White reported another case. Archie E. Davis of Burg pled guilty to unlawful possession of six lobsters at West Point and paid three hundred dollars in fines with four dollars seventy cents in costs. Warden Swansea G. Burns testified as complainant.

Livestock Parasites Cost Industry 125 Million Annually

Internal parasites of livestock cause an annual loss of 125 million dollars to farmers and the agricultural sector. Researchers urge better parasite control and targeted treatments to reduce production losses and improve herd health.

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