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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1948
Page
6
The Rotary club in Saco received greetings from a familiar speaker who discussed the program, company leadership in the city, and details of state agency criteria. He noted state distributions by executive councillors and praised the talk as enlightening. The meeting also touched on plans for more space, a school union, and bonding for improvements.
Willaheme Barre, Vermont, and Fisco, manager of the Bakelite plant under construction at West Bath, were guests at a briefing.
Gorham State Teachers College was among more than 800 delegates at a New England churchmanship conference in Boston. The event gathered students from 61 colleges and the World Council of Churches, with official reps from YMCA YWCA SV Movement and multiple denominations.
The Cosmopolitan Club reports a profitable sale and supper held at the club rooms with Mrs George Hartsgrove heading the lease committee and Mrs Cecil Rowland among assistants. A Christmas tea is planned for December 12 to fund baskets for needy city families, with a program led by Mrs Iran Nadine and Miss Amy Irish.
Mrs Paul Strube of 20 Spring Street hosted a store shower on Saturday for a recipient, with a pastel flower centerpiece. A buffet luncheon was served, and many gifts including a baby bassinet and table decor were received. some visitors could not attend.
Mrs Edward Hawkes Jr accepts employment at Hall and Hunt's Jewelry for the Christmas period, taking a temporary position in the store. The move aligns with seasonal staffing needs as shoppers prepare for the holidays.
Mrs Vail, longtime Times Co employee in the business office, married recently and left for a brief wedding trip. After returning, the couple will reside at 26 Palmer Avenue, Cliftondale, with Mrs Vail’s work history including reporting for seven years.
A school meeting outlined plans to form a Junior Red Cross unit with Mrs Marion Amn in charge of the drive at Morse Leia High School. Helena Jensen will sponsor and coordinate staff involvement as students progress in Red Cross activities.
The Dike P. T. A. plans a two night minstrel event at Mucedey Park Community Hall on Thursday and Friday to raise funds for a 16 mm motion picture sound system for use on Crescent Street. Local performers include Dido Cutting Carlene Sucre Chloe Deraps Jim Sharkey Frank Ozella Paul Kelley Warren Raynes Jimmy Fon u Charlie Dorsey and others. Tickets are urged for early purchase from Mrs Arthur Eseley Mrs Francis Bertrand Mrs Joseph Marchetti or Reggie Cyr. Dancing follows each show with candy and festive sale items for the association's Christmas sale.
Mrs Eva Atwood recently sold her residence on Wingston Street and has arrived in Miami Florida to spend the winter with her son Kenneth Atwood.
A sister served as the bride’s only attendant in a blue faille dress with tiny self covered buttons and a bouquet of mums. Robert D. Wylie was best man and guests were seated by Ratz and Paul Ratz. The bride plans to reside in West Lafayette after a Chicago trip.
Navy Club held its annual meeting to elect officers and make appointments. Walter D. Thurs and Miss Phyllis Delano were among members noted, with chairs to be filled by De Waser.
A list of ward representatives is presented for wards 3 through 7, including Arthur W. Stanley, FQ Hunter, Thomas J. Ward, Rodney E. Ross Jr., Merritt A. Mitchell, and others. The notes indicate those men will continue in their roles under Mayor Wale Rogers and council chairman W. Ward, with dates tied to this year’s election and sweeps.
Bath residents De Pettaanae P and family along with Lt. Frank E Wil ouana, Mrs. Harold Williams and Oliver Street residents were notified they will return to the Zone of the Interior soon. The group sailed on the USAT on Dec 3 and will be stationed in Guam and nearby islands. Upon return to the United States they will join duty with the 98th Wing of the 4th Air Force at Hamilton Calif.
A Bowdoinham note set covers a family gathering near Bowdoinham with travel to Portland and back, a correction on church hours at Bowdoinham Baptist Church, and a report on the American Legion Military Ball at Bowdoinham Town Hall with dress in uniform. It also mentions Pythian Sisters meeting and officer elections.
Mrs Harold Cherney has returned home with her daughter after a weeklong trip. The article notes her move to Cardingtons Road and mentions eight friends attending a birthday on Wednesday.
The fragment mentions Thompson Olsen with a double ring ceremony. It notes Mr. and Mrs. E. Wyman as relatives, with the bride wearing a satin suit and gray attire. The Wymans reside at 32 Tower Circle, Lat.
Fragmentary notice about Raymond P Flower in a context linked to Office Drive and General Schenectady with unclear remaining details.
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