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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1947
Page
7
A long parish bulletin details a sunbaked Sunday at Robinhood church with Rev Alfred returning from Midwest conferences in Lincoln Nebraska and Clear, plus reports of village visitors, travelers, and frequent guests. It notes road tarting near Five Islands, a nearby Washington Heat area, and various residents visiting friends, cottages and farms.
In Feareiap high school gym about 700 voters participated. They approved retaining the present town manager form and rejected a proposal to borrow 10000 dollars for anticipated tax relief. The school repair fund was referred to Earl McFee as moderator.
Miss Margaret F. Jones and Roland N. Adams wed in a double ring ceremony led by Rev J Clifton Little. The bride wore nylon over satin with a fingertip veil and carried red roses. Attendants wore colored gowns. reception followed at Harbor Crew House. After a trip to Pullman Washington the couple will reside in Washington State. Community clubs held meetings and a fair at Howard's hall featured Nautical decor and races won by Bobby Hasenfus and others.
A Community club trip to West Point in Peterson's boat is recalled along with many visiting friends and relatives. Names include Mrs. Bina Marr of Boston with her daughter and family, Miss Marion L. Stevens of Exeter, and families from Bath Nashua and New York City. A range of arrivals and departures are listed, including military leaves and local gatherings at cottages and churches.
The Seventh Day Adventist sponsored school will begin its sixth year on Tuesday morning September 2 at 8 30. Enrollment is expected to rise by four pupils from last year. Parents with potential attendees should notify Fred Pecci. The basement classroom has been refurbished with a new blackboard and updated books. Mrs Doris Thistle returns for her third year as teacher and plans focus on a beneficial, enjoyable year. Monthly parent teacher meetings will be held to discuss issues and improvements.
Parker Head Congregational Church reports a smaller annual gathering with officers chosen including John G Morse Jr moderator and Mrs Earl Lowell clerk. PTA set for Thursday at 2 pm, Mrs Charles Blaisdell in charge, record crowd expected. dam bake postponed and community events filled with local news and visits.
Arthur C Morrell was remembered at a funeral service held Thursday afternoon at two o’clock. The service occurred at the Arthur F Mayo & Son funeral residence and honored Morrell’s life and contributions to the Coast community.
The funeral observed at Mrs. Sarah Cooke’s home in Wisconsin with Rev. Dr. David L. son conducting the service. Bearers listed as H. Everett, Charles Blaisdell, Norman ams, and Randal Cooke. Burial followed in the family lot at Oak Grove.
Two funeral services were held for Raymond Grant and his son Rich ard, drowning victims, at the Mayo funeral residence with First Baptist officiating. Burial followed in the family lot at Oak Grove.
Mrs. Harold Woodward plans an extra week with her mother Mrs. George Woodward. William Williams of Bath and two sons stopped Sunday at Mr and Mrs Charles Blaisdell. Mr and Mrs William Temple of Bath spent a night at their Parker Head cottage. Turner McCarty and Walter McCarty of Bath and Fall River with Mrs John Leach and Jordan Percy of Phippsburg Center were guests Saturday. Mrs McCarty and guest visited Mrs Leech at the Lindens in Phippsburg Center. Mrs Herbert Basset of East Boston, visiting her father E M Wyman, called Sunday at Mrs John Malcolm in Phippsburg Center. Mrs Elizabeth Oliver returned to Popham Sunday after visiting with Mr and Mrs Alston Oliver. Mr and Mrs Leo’s family were Saturday at the home of his grandparents, Mr and Mrs H D Mank Sr. Mrs Minnie Cameron, Mrs John Sutay and Miss Mary Jane Sutay of Brooklyn, N Y, visited Mrs May Dannenfel at Wes of Phippsburg Center. Mr and Mrs Lewis Lowell were in Lewiston Tuesday.
A column recalls a Portland picnic attended by the Parker group with Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence, Stanton, Dozois, and Richard Dozois. Gilker and family from Beacon Hill Boston return from a weekend with relatives J Edward Pomeroy in Court Street. Gilker, a Boston commercial artist, is the son of Carrie E. Gilker of Portsmouth New Hampshire.
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