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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1946

Page

8

Arrival of Guests Marks Club Event at Memorial Hospital

The club hosted a gathering with guests arriving in fashion for a bean supper served by the hostess. Unique announcement cards noted the arrival of a little daughter at Memorial Hospital to a club member. Mrs Ches Skillin, wife of Maurice Skillin of Phippsburg, native of Woolwich, daughter of the late Morton Baker, has Bath relatives. Her husband works as assistant foreman in Bath Iron Works paint department.

Memorial Hospital Ches Skillin Maurice Skillin Phippsburg Woolwich Morton Baker Bath Bath Iron Works

Peanut Butter French Toast Sandwiches

A simple breakfast idea using peanut butter spread on bread to form sandwiches. Cut in halves then dip in an egg milk mixture and fry until golden. Serve hot with jam or syrup for a sweet breakfast treat.

Staples Bearce Bonded in Damariscotta Union

Mrs June E Bearce and Frank S Staples were married Friday at Damariscotta by Rev Philip Henderson. The bride wore a navy suit with white navy accessories. Mrs Staples is Edward Little High School 1938 graduate and works in Bath Iron Works tabulating department. Staples Morse High School 1942 graduate and former sergeant in November 1945. now employed at Harmons men’s store and member of the Hellcats club.

June E. Bearce Damal Auburn Frank S. Staples Charles Staples Central Avenue Damariscotta Philip Henderson Staples Edward Little High School Auburn Bath Iron Works Corp Morse High School Harmon's Men’s Store Hellcats Club

Antworth Morse Tie in Waterville Home Ceremony

Pauline L. Morse and Carl J. Antworth married at the groom's Water ville home in Portland. The couple plans to reside at 243 High Street, Portland, with Mrs Antworth, daughter of Forest Fogg of Portland. Napoleon signed about 28 000 letters.

Pauline L. Morse Carl J. Antworth Portland Waterville Stanley Antworth

Maine Volume Highlights City Surplus and World War I Projects

The volume examined by Mr. Spear covers Bath’s two federal projects built during World War I that may be declared surplus and sold. The book is timely and considered valuable for understanding local wartime assets and postwar disposition.

Gifts for Togus Veterans Requested Before December 12

To receive gifts for Togus veterans, donate at J. J. Desmond's or Bob Allen's by December 12. Desired items include playing cards, handkerchiefs, combs, toothbrushes, and similar goods. Do not include candy, cake, or sharp instruments. gifts need not be wrapped.

J. J. Desmond Bob Allen

Georgetown Hosts Weekend Visitors From Nearby Towns

George Manning and family from Waltham Massachusetts visited Georgetown with Elsie Jordan. Roy Newman and William Todd hosted holiday guests. Adolf Spear and family dined with Arthur Brand. Roger Petersons from Portland joined Roland Peterson and others. A Pine Crest farm dinner included Earle Hagan and daughters Joan and Nancy Mae Hagan Nettie Gray and Harry Carlisle. Thibodeau family Wintering in Daytona Beach Florida with former Georgetown ties.

George Manning Elsie Jordan Waltham, Mass Roy Newman William A. Todd Adolf Spear Arthur Brand Roger Peterson Portland Roland E. Peterson Dorothy Stuart Georgetown Center Edward C. Clarey MacMahan Pine Crest Farm Arrowsic Earle Hagan Joan Nancy Mae Hagan Nettie Gray Harry Carlisle Bath John Thibodeau Georgetown Daytona Beach Fla Thibodeau R. E. Olds

Oatmeal Serves as Two Slices of Bread in Diet Claim

The Bureau of Human Nutrition and Home Economics states that a serving of oatmeal provides comparable food value to two slices of bread, framing oats as a equivalent staple in daily meals.

The Bureau of Human Nutrition and Home Economics

Wedding of Miss Fitzgerald and Phillips in Medfield

Saturday afternoon four o'clock ceremony featuring Miss Fitzgerald of Norwood Mass and Phillips of Medfield Mass with Rev Jo Lohengrin officiating. A reception followed. Ed ward Daley catered with white and green decor and a silver rose centerpiece. The bride, daughter of John Fitzgerald, taught in Boston prior to resigning. groom, a Harvard graduate and son of the Dennett family, will reside in Medfield after the wedding.

Fitzgerald Noi- Mass Henderson Phillips Medfield Mass Jo Lohengrin Rheba New Appinc Edward Daley John Fitzgerald Norwood Jennie Fitzversity Boston Aliceiae Harvard University

Jean McMann’s Birthday Party for Third Birthday

A prettily appointed tea for Jean Antra McMann, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward McMann of Pleasant Street, celebrated her third birthday with relatives including great-grandmother Mrs. Fred W. Larrabee and a host of family friends. Guests enjoyed games, photos, favors, and a large cake with ice cream.

Jean Antra Edward McMann Pleasant Street Fred W. Larrabee Joseph W. Larrabee West Bath Mary E. Gallant City Edward Rice Ruth McMann Bernard MacDonald Manuel Gallant C. Harding Ayer Judith Joanne Linda Greig Harold Carter Penelope Albert Douglas Albert Gregory Gordon Edward Waters Sheridith Donald Joan MacDonald Jerry Charpentier Dale Roberta Chase Doreen Morrissette Marie McMann Colin Carlisle Robert

Memorials and obituaries mark Richmond Thanksgiving weekend

Albert Meserve died at his Main street home after months of illness. Born March 27, 1871 in Richmond, he left a widow and children including the Rev Ray Meserve and Mrs Arthur La Chance. Other local deaths included Herron Berry and Charles R Hull with funeral services held in Gardiner Brewer and Richmond.

Albert Meserve Main Street Richmond John Mary Meserve Ray Meserve The Baptist Church of Shirley Mass Arthur J. la Chance Hattie Look Portsmouth N. H James William Meserve Lena Fickett Berry Brewer Clarke-Mitchell Funeral Home Mt. Hope Bangor Charles R. Hull Augusta Hospital Bremen Robert Annie Cunningham) Hull Arthur Harrington Winfield Hull Roberts Funeral Rooms James MacKillop Richmond Cemetery

Rotary Club Plans for Newen Night

Rotary club members recount an evening with photos and souvenirs from Bath England and its influence on the city. Ted E Simpson of Brunswick attended as a visiting Rotarian along with John L Jack Topsham register of probate and Richard Redlon Paul Burns and Harmon York from Central Grammar school as guests.

Bath England Back Ted E. Simpson Brunswick John L. Jack Topsham Richard Rédlon Middle Street Paul Burns Court Street Harmon York Green Street Central Grammar School

Minstrels Rally with Flora Dora Ensemble Members Named

The article lists performers and contributors including Jack end men Ed ward Chester Plant Rev. Joseph O Purdue Leavitt Leon C Trow Pride end men Steve O'Donnell Edward Waters Leslie Shumway Steen George Moses Harold S Avery Dr William Watson and other modern minstrels. It notes a Flora Dora Ensemble with Mussen and Mrs Mildred Hagan John Leonard and a stream ensemble.

Jack Edward Chester Plant Joseph O. Purdue Leavitt Leon C. Trow- Pride Steve O’donnell Edward Waters Leslie Shumway Steen George Moses Harold S. Avery William Watson Mussen Mrs Mildred Hagan John Leonard

Bath Memorial Hospital campaign extended through December

The Bath Memorial Hospital Fund drive will continue through December after a Tuesday night executive committee meeting. Goal remains $45,000 with about $32,000 raised so far from Bath and nearby towns. Campaign offices at City Hall will stay open as campaign headquarters for the month.

Bath Memorial Hospital City Hall Executive Committee W. Dayton Hill John Carey J. William Schulze Maurice Haynes Archibald M. Maine W. Pierce Mark Hennessy Frederick Drake James A. Gillies Donald Small Bath West Bath Phippsburg Woolwich Georgetown Arrowsic

Five Islands Girl Joins Stephens Independents at College

Miss Rosalie Elizabeth Preble of Five Islands joins the Independents at Stephens College Missouri after a campus membership drive ending with a tea for members and sponsors. The group hosts social events and an annual circus, with a Frozen Fantasy dance on December 6 and 7 and a tea dance on December 7 featuring Will Back's orchestra from Chicago.

Rosalie Elizabeth Preble Five Islands Independents Stephens College Columbia Lela Raney Wood Will Back Ave Trianon Chicago Miss Preble Clarence A. Preble

Bowdoinham Community Notes Include Obituaries and Visits

Bowdoinham community items list funeral services for a local resident, greetings to and from families, and frequent visits. Updates cover church members, farm bureau ties, teachers, and staff from nearby towns.

Bath to Exhibit at Sportsmen's Show

Bath builders will display on the Grand Central Palace second floor. Sonia will present a new 13.6 foot speed boat designed by Arthur Rand Jr. of Boston. The craft reaches about 45 mph with a 22 hp motor.

Eee Ae Ac Niture Grand Central Palace Sonia Arthur Rand, Jr Boston Bath Marconi Sterling Burgess Sewall Williams New York City Kelley Spear Yard

Seventh grade pupils visit Bath Canning Co plant

Seventh grade students from Dike school led by Miss Austin will tour the Bath Canning Co plant at 1 PM to observe sardine canning from raw product to finished cans. Weeks street school learners with Miss Minnie Gray visit Friday at 1 PM. Mrs Robert F Anderson hosts at 12 Huse Street. Andersons tied to a Charleston marriage on November 23.

Austin Bath Canning Co Ootoek Weeks Street School Minnie Gray Robert F. Anderson Herbert L. Anderson Huse Street Anderson Bernell Ritherford Panama City Fla Robert Anderson Usn Charleston US. C

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