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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1948

Page

5

Morse High football team guests at Bath club lunch

The Morse High football squad and coaches attended the Bath Rotary Club weekly lunch at Central Church House. President Loring welcomed them and Hank outlined equipment costs and a $400 net from this year’s games to balance the budget. Captain Arthur Brown was praised for leadership and several Woolwich Georgetown and Topsham players are noted as teammates.

Morse High Bath Club Central Church House Loring Hank Heah Charlie Doyle Bill Johnson Woolwich Georgetown Topsham Arthur Brown Hawke Hallowell Pies Au Ener Poten Dennis R. Murphy A. Brown E.harrigan R. Raymond R. Bechard R. Sprague H. Cornish E. Reynolds D. Wilson D. Largay L. Pecci H. Staples G. Jack J. Boucher A. Freeman J. Smith H. Howe J. McPhee W. Pennell R. Atwood R. Johnson D. Champeon G. Powers T. Underwood P. Bagdikian

Atwood Family Returns Home After Holiday Visit

Mr and Mrs John Atwood of South Portland and their children Jackie and Jane returned home after visiting Mr and Mrs Clarence Atwood of upper Washington Street and Mr and Mrs Kerwin B Baten of Washington Street over the holiday weekend.

John Atwood Jackie Jane South Portland Mr. Atwood Clarence Atwood Upper Washinton Street Eet Atwood Kerwin B. Baten Washington Street

Mary Gaudette Bride Of Dennis Gaudette Kin at St Marys

Thanksgiving ceremony at St Marys Catholic Church united Mary Gaudette daughter of Mr and Mrs Dennis J Gaudette Western West Street in a 10 o’clock fore moon service. Rev Fr John Belfontaine presided as relatives and friends looked on. Mary wore a coronet veil and carried white roses bouquet. She was given in marriage by her brother John Gaudette. Matron of honor Mrs Robert Hayes sister of the groom wore light blue marquisette and carried mixed Fall flowers. Bridesmaids Barbara Legard Regina Babine Catherine Pert Grace Thayer wore yellow chambray gowns with corona head bands and carried colonial bouquets. Best man was Robert J Gaudette brother of the bride. A reception followed at the Lakin residence 10 Cottage Street with white flowers and tall tapers as centerpieces. The couple, both Morsey graduates class of 47, plan a wedding trip to the White Mountains then reside in Portsmouth New Hampshire. The bride’s travel ensemble was a gray brown coat with brown hat and shoulder corsage. Prior to the wedding Mrs Quinn received several showers.

Mary Gaudette Dennis J. Gaudette West Street St. Mary’s Catholic Church John Belfontaine John ‘Gaudette Robert Hayes Barbara Legard Regina Babine Catherine Pert Grace Thayer Robert J. Gaudette Samuel P. Lakin, Jr Cottage Street Dorothy Johanson Quinn U. S. Gypson Co Portsmouth N. H

Hallowell Greenleaf Nup At Grandparents Home

Miss Doro Greenleaf of Arrowsic and Elijah Hallowell of Washington wed Thanksgiving Eve at the bride’s grandparents home in West Bath. Rev. Purdue officiated assisted by John Perkins. The couple hosted a buffet after a cake cut by the bride and groom. Guests included extended families from Washington, Arrowsic, Madison, Edgecomb and Worcester Mass. They will reside at the couple's new home.

Dorothy Greenleaf Arrowsic Elijah Hallowell Washington John Perkins West Bath Byno Joseph O. Purdue Gertrude Greenleaf Reggie Atwood

Bath Memorial Hospital Serves New England Dinner Menu

Patients at Bath Memorial hospital enjoyed a New England dinner on Thursday featuring tomato juice roast turkey gravy dressing mashed potatoes squash peas onions bread pumpkin pie mince pie cheese and tea or milk as part of the hospital meal.

Bath Memorial Hospital New England

Wallace Family Wedding Plans Unset Amid Holiday Festival Details

The account notes Miss Wallace, daughter of Mrs Stanley Wallace, and Mr Andrews, son of Mr and Mrs Edwin R Andrews, both studying at the University of Maine in home economics and business administration respectively. Guests include Mrs Cahill and several others as their families celebrate at a holiday gathering. No wedding date has been set.

Andrews Wallace Cahill, Jr Charles Lot Forest Greén Viet Edwin R. We Charles Tredevine Gerda Langbehn Elizabeth Beard McCabe, Jr Amelia Mitchell Iss Wallace Stanley University of Maine Ee High Cahill Edwin R. Andrews Pean

Myrtle Lodge Installs Officers in Odd Fellows Ceremony

Officers were installed at Myrtle Lodge with a baked bean and ham supper. The roster includes Alice Soule as lady governess, Myrtle lodge officers like May Roberts senior ca utive and Ruth Cole as government pianist, plus a slate of committee and trustees. Gifts were presented to the installing officers and all were thanked at meeting start.

Blake Jennie Louise Rogers Alice Soule Myrtle Mgn Neilson Go May Roberts Cautive Emma Haley Lover McCrum Cody Grace Sylvester Ruth Cole Annie Carlton Lillian Goodrich Madeline Mayberry Eunice Perry Edith Miller Sarah Potter Louise Eee Mary Gee Sadie Savage Sadie Davis Hazel Schottler Theresa Hill Harriet Carter Anna Burnham Alice Lewis Priscilla Estes Lucelia Blake Zeulika Cinereasistant Pearl Campbell Lucelia Myrtle Lodge

Blaisdell and Brown Married at Home in Bath

Charles Everett Blaisdell boat builder and Bertha May Brown both of Bath were married Thursday noon at the bride’s home 1030 High street. Rev. Joseph O. Purdue of the Winter Street Congregational church officiated. Blaisdell will be at 1030 High street after the ceremony.

Bath Charles Everett Blaisdell Bertha May Brown High Street Joseph O. Purdue Winter Street Pon Blaisdell

Fraternal Council Installs Officers in Portland

A U S council meeting in Portland installs officers and elects charter members. Venona Council of Portland confers degrees as Great Nuns preside in evening dress. New officers include Pocahontas Charlene Avery and First Scout Margaret Gallant among others.

Maine Nona Actinow Portland Venona Council of Muriel Haggett Nora Ee Ralph The Great Pocahontas Annie Wilson Bath

White satin dress wedding held with chrysanthemums and Bible

A bride in a white satin dress with a finger veil carried a white Bible and streamer, attended by Pinkham. Best man Robert Campbell of Greenie and ushers Floyd Carter and Leonard Merrill supported the couple. Church decorations featured chrysanthemums and palms with Miss Jane Furber in charge of flowers.

Lias Pinkham Robert Campbell Greenie Floyd Carter Bath Leonard Merrill Orono Jane Furber Jane Furber. the Pond Beng Batt Merrill

Unclear text fragment with names and addresses

Fragmentary notice mentioning Stella L. and Rev Arvid Ander Secee Fenty. Mixed details include decorations with white chrysanthemums and references to World War I era employment at J. Newberry Co. and Mr. Marcnt Sare Comne Waits in Springfield Massachusetts.

Stella L Arvid Ander

Family ties mark Bath ceremony amid charity drive

A local ceremony connected to the Snehies and the LeMont family was noted with Mrs. Boardman and Mr. LeMont’s relatives present. Miss Labelle B. Patrick of Portland, representing the Children’s Heart Work Society, is visiting Bath to meet contributors and support two children under the society’s care.

Labelle B. Patrick Portland The Aheldren’s Heart Work Society of Land Bath

New Home Nursing Class Remedial Makeups Highlight Session

Bailey Eve charge to purchase Cross Manual noted. Those who have completed the course and have Red ping include Mrs. E. Y Natalie B Mellen Mrs. Florence Thom Mrs. Ma Mitch iel Esther Bill Mrs. Euna Robinson and Mrs. Frances St. r. The following have one make up: Mrs. Jes M Jenkins Mrs. Eleanor Below Mrs. Georgie ere Martin Miss Myrtle E Dorr. Harriet Carney has two lessons to make up.

E. Y Natalie B. Mellen Florence Thom Ma. Mitchiel Esther Bill Euna Robinson Frances St. R Jes M. Jenkins Eleanor Georgie Ere Martin Myrtle E. Dorr Harriet Carney

Pennells Host House Warming After Milan Street Move

Mr and Mrs Pennell held a house warming after moving from Milan Street to a new home on Bath Division street. The gathering featured refreshments and neighbors attended to welcome them to the community.

Mrs. Pennell Milan Street Bene Duringer Jr the New England Bath

Theta chapter meeting at Mrs Suslavich home

Theta chapter Beta Phi met Tuesday at Mrs. Carlene Suslavich's Front Street home. Dessert and coffee were served. Attendees included Miss Amerise Trott, Mrs. Wron Troop, Missyn Rocha O'Brien, Mrs. Howard Oy, Bert Thompson, Mrs. Cl Ambrose, and Mrs. Edward Be Jr.

Theta Chapter Beta Phi Carlene Suslavich Front Street Amerise Trott Wron ‘Troop Yn Rocha O’brien Howard Oy Bert Thompson Cl Ambrose Edward Be, Jr

Rete B Faces Challenges From Island Geography

A fragmented report notes that ge Rete B struggles due to its archipelago structure. Officials consider logistics and transit issues impacting emergency services and local commerce across multiple scattered isles.

Local Notices and Community Activities Highlight Week

The page summarizes farm activity and local events including milk sales to Oakhurst, Knights of Pythias meeting at Merrymeeting Grange Hall with 100 attendees, and a Firemen's Minstrels event set for December 7. Also noted are social visits, church guild meetings, deer hunting successes, and residents visiting relatives in Maine and New York.

Knights of Pythias Merrymeeting Grange the Grange Harold Rider Dex Gree Yarmouth Freeport Jamette Bowdoinham Merrymeeting Grange Betty Thompson Charles White Winthrop Emily Chase Ellen Gerald Day Intervale Ruth MacEwen Arlington Mass Charles MacEwen Women’s Guild of the Baptist Church Philip Nealey Donald Grant George Sedgley

Unclear Personal Notices From Local Paper

Fragmentary clipped notice mentions Mrs George Hamilton and Mr and Mrs Avery Plas in a town. References to Dodge Mist Snaith and Poca appear as garbled names. No coherent event or date available from the readable text.

George Hamilton Snaith Dodge Mra Avery

Local Names Emerge In Odd Fragment From Lisbon Page

Fragmentary OCR lists individuals including Sarah Betty Oliver of Bath and references Brunswick and Tope. The unreadable text hints at names and places but no clear event or context is identifiable.

Brunswick Lisbon Svat Sarah Betty Oliver Bath

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Enter’s, Inc Resoc Mioe Director Small Front ST. Cath, ME Greenleaf Montsweag Melody Makers H. Cahill, Jr Blaisdell H. M J.C. Steen Washington ST. Corner Cousins Boardman—Cady M. Cad Linsister O.oo NEW Home Nursing Class THETA Bailey’s. “Arvest Ui Siete Reese Ret Eons Ge Rete Oakhurst Id Cheney Tanai Leonard Bishop Albert Guinard Norman Florence Schenectady N. Y Corinda Blair Eastland Hotel Andrew Peter Sun Ea UN Ty Joan Leslie James Re Portoe Ae Pera House Ise Ee
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